2019 Regular Season Thread (Playoffs Wednesday morning 7am ET)

[Alan T]

Castel wins a second hitter of the month award...

Thursday, August 1st, 2019: Napa Valley's Castel Collects July Batting Honor
The Continental League has selected its Hitter of the Month for July and the honor went to Guonçalo Castel, Napa Valley's fine first baseman.

Castel was selected after batting .333, hitting 14 home runs, scoring 23 runs and driving in 35.

So far this season Castel has 40 home runs and a .310 batting average.

[Montreal_GM]

Damn! 2000 hits and he's only 27.

[Alan T]

The Republic League Rookie of the month:

Thursday, August 1st, 2019: Top Rookie of the Month Named by RL
The Republic League made the official announcement today. The Rookie of the Month trophy went to Carson Brunt of Chico. He was singled out as the premier rookie in July.

Last month the 25-year-old Rebels left fielder played in 29 games and hit .280 with 4 doubles, no triples and 2 home runs. Brunt also scored 14 times and drove in 17 runs.

In 2019 Brunt is hitting .293, batted in 53 runs with 8 home runs and 44 runs scored.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

By the way, pretty good turnout for the return to the PM. I've seen as many as 8 here down in the active box.

Honestly im glad that you and a few others have shown up in the league. We used to have a full boat that contributed here before some bull shit went on. Glad you guys are around to pick it back up to where it used to be. I agree hands down fool 2 PM a sucess, and from the messages before we would have more if not fore some odd occurances.....pretty good guys.

[Alan T]

You can likely already write in the Continental Benny Myers award for 2019..

Thursday, August 1st, 2019: Gill Named Newcomer of the Month
Marc Gill of the Edmonton Edge has been voted the top Rookie in the Continental League.

In July he collected 34 hits, 7 home runs, 24 RBIs and 16 runs scored. He batted .358 with a .442 OBP.

Thus far in 2019 Gill has hit .360 with 17 home runs, 78 RBIs and scored 73 runs.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by muns

Honestly im glad that you and a few others have shown up in the league. We used to have a full boat that contributed here before some bull shit went on. Glad you guys are around to pick it back up to where it used to be. I agree hands down fool 2 PM a sucess, and from the messages before we would have more if not fore some odd occurances.....pretty good guys.

Agreed. This has been great. I'm really glad everyone has gotten on here tonight.

[Alan T]

August 1st, 2019:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		92	19	.829	-
Napa Valley Winemakers		61	50	.550	31.0	
Baltimore Charm			52	59	.468	40.0	
Edmonton Edge			46	65	.414	46.0	
Apex Assassins			43	68	.387	49.0	
Boston Settlers			39	72	.351	53.0	

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros		63	48	.568	-	
Hammersmith Hooligans		63	48	.568	-	
Chico Rebels			55	56	.495	8.0	
Hartford Harpooners		54	57	.486	9.0	
New York Heroes			50	61	.450	13.0	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	48	63	.432	15.0	

[Alan T]

I think the secret is that Colorado plays better at night then in the mornings.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by Alan T

The Republic League Rookie of the month

In 2019 Brunt is hitting .293, batted in 53 runs with 8 home runs and 44 runs scored.

Glad to see him working for you buck. Hopefully the guy I got will develop a bit this year.

[muns]

.360 is nuts. Congrats to ED!!!

[Tasan]

Someone get the smelling salts. The guy using this computer just passed out!

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

I think the secret is that Colorado plays better at night then in the mornings.

[Alan T]

August 1st, 2019 Stats Leaders:

Batting Avg: J. Colon (HAR) .376
Home Runs: G. Castel (NVY) - 40
RBI: B. Keyte (MON) - 105

Wins - A. Blanco (MON), E. Quero (MON) - 19
Strikeouts: C. Valdez (BAL) - 214
ERA: E. Quero (MON) - 2.02

[Alan T]

Montreal has a magic number of 21 to clinch the Continental League Regular Season Championship. To make it to the playoffs, their magic number is uhh... 12 (doing the math in my head)

[muns]

Teach congrats on being back up where you belong!!!!

[Montreal_GM]

92-19 is silly.

[Alan T]

Sunday, August 4th, 2019: Reyes Touches All Bases, Hits for Cycle
"It's too bad I can't do that every day," Orlando Reyes said with a smile to reporters after today's game. "It would do wonders for my batting average." Reyes had every right to be in a good mood after hitting for the cycle today against New York at Rebels Ballpark. The Rebels won the ballgame 12-11, he hit for the cycle, had a 5-for-5 game and boosted his batting average up a few points. The 25-year-old Chico shortstop chalked up 4 runs batted in and 4 runs scored for the game, too.

Who says you can't have it all?

He told the press that a triple is the tough hit to get in a cycle. "As soon as it left the bat, guys jumped off the bench and were rooting hard for me to have enough gas to get there," Reyes said. "It was hard to enjoy it... I was breathing too hard... you got to really be in shape to run out a triple."

O. Reyes doubled in the 2nd, hit a two-run single in the 4th, singled in the 6th, hit an RBI triple in the 7th, was hit by a pitch in the 9th and hit a solo-shot off J. Rosales in the 11th.

This season Reyes has hit at a .265 clip with 62 RBIs, 9 home runs and 53 runs scored. He has played in 114 games.

[Tasan]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

92-19 is silly.

That's Valdosta territory there.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

92-19 is silly.

I am trying to think off the top of my head, I've been in OOTP online leagues for close to 9 years now. I think this might be the biggest margin that I have ever seen a team win a division by.

That said, knowing OOTP, expect a first round sweep loss to whoever Montreal faces in the playoffs.

[Alan T]

He's not 27 years old or anything, but a very impressive career mark for Yi:

Saturday, August 10th, 2019: Yi Reaches 2000 Milestone
Hyeong-ro Yi was bubbling over with joy, celebrating his 2000th hit in the New York 18-5 victory over the Harpooners at New York Grounds.

"I learned what hard work, focus, dedication and opportunity can do. This is how it pays off."

The 35-year-old right fielder achieved that milestone with 3 hits in 6 at-bats to join the exclusive 2000-hit club.

His manager said, "Hyeong-ro plays the same every day and every inning - with all his heart - that's why he's such a special player."

In his career Yi has played in 1416 games, totaling 2001 hits, 222 doubles, 12 triples and 328 homers. He has hit .350 with 1104 RBIs and scored 999 times.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

Teach congrats on being back up where you belong!!!!

Thanks! I can't imagine that we'll stay there with the pitching the way I left it this year but I'll take all the props I can get nowadays.

To the rest of you: It is nice to see so many people back and watching the action. I think that Alan made a great choice with this one (as long as it's not messing with his life schedule too bad).

Speaking of life schedules, I know that the rest of you have done an amazing job writing previews and tracking down stats and it has been awesome to read. I hope to be back to my usual level of participation soon but events in my life have dictated that I be everywhere but here (mostly because of a new and rather unpleasant job search). I miss this though!

[Alan T]

Sorry, evidently we have a mouse in the kitchen and my wife is freaking out. I'm back now to continue.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by Alan T

I am trying to think off the top of my head, I've been in OOTP online leagues for close to 9 years now. I think this might be the biggest margin that I have ever seen a team win a division by.

That said, knowing OOTP, expect a first round sweep loss to whoever Montreal faces in the playoffs.

No doubt. Wednesday morning heartbreak is surely on the horizon.

[Alan T]

Two members of Ann Arbor's great teams earlier this decade both reach important career marks this month as well:

Sunday, August 11th, 2019: 300 Home Runs for Souza
The crowd roared -- they knew they were seeing history -- and Jesús Souza was delighted, too -- the 30-year-old Winged Lingerines left fielder was making history with his 300th career homer. The crowd buzzed and roared again when Souza stuck his head out of the dugout for a curtain call.

"Never, as a kid, did I ever think I'd hit even one," he told BNN after hitting No. 300 in a 9-3 victory over Hartford. Souza went 1-4 in the game, had 1 run batted in and scored 1 run.

His career numbers show Souza has batted .269 and collected 1526 hits, 300 home runs and 989 RBIs.

Monday, August 26th, 2019: 2000 Hits for McCain
The Ann Arbor 5-2 loss to Chico wasn't all bad. Something good came out it, at least for Nick McCain. As a consolation prize he got the 2000th hit of his career. The veteran Winged Lingerines first baseman went 2-for-3 in the game and added his name to the coveted 2000-hit club. He was given a five-minute ovation by the crowd, which included his wife and family and quite a few former Winged Lingerines teammates.

"I could have scripted it better," McCain commented to the press after the game, "a win would have made it a lot more enjoyable. But what the hey... hit #2000 ain't so bad."

Over his 1431-game career McCain has compiled a .354 batting average and collected 2000 hits, 171 home runs and 917 RBIs.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

92-19 is silly.

And yet...GREAT!

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Thanks! I can't imagine that we'll stay there with the pitching the way I left it this year but I'll take all the props I can get nowadays.

To the rest of you: It is nice to see so many people back and watching the action. I think that Alan made a great choice with this one (as long as it's not messing with his life schedule too bad).

Speaking of life schedules, I know that the rest of you have done an amazing job writing previews and tracking down stats and it has been awesome to read. I hope to be back to my usual level of participation soon but events in my life have dictated that I be everywhere but here (mostly because of a new and rather unpleasant job search). I miss this though!

Take all the props you can get. Good luck with the job search.

[Alan T]

It was only a matter of time till this guy found his control... the August RL pitcher of the month:

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: Best Starter Chosen by Republic League
Juan Sierra hasn't been around the big leagues long enough to know that youngsters shouldn't be winning Republic League Pitcher of the Month. But when you put up numbers like his, you're going to get some notice.

In August the New York starter earned a 6-0 mark in 7 starts. He threw 49 innings, struck out 63 and compiled a solid 1.84 ERA.

In the 2019 season Sierra has recorded a 20-6 mark. In 35 starts he has fanned 251 batters in 244.2 innings with a 2.61 ERA.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Sorry, evidently we have a mouse in the kitchen and my wife is freaking out. I'm back now to continue.

ahhhhhhh the good old days lol

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Thanks! I can't imagine that we'll stay there with the pitching the way I left it this year but I'll take all the props I can get nowadays.

To the rest of you: It is nice to see so many people back and watching the action. I think that Alan made a great choice with this one (as long as it's not messing with his life schedule too bad).

Speaking of life schedules, I know that the rest of you have done an amazing job writing previews and tracking down stats and it has been awesome to read. I hope to be back to my usual level of participation soon but events in my life have dictated that I be everywhere but here (mostly because of a new and rather unpleasant job search). I miss this though!

I had noticed you had been more quiet lately. Sorry to hear about the job search, good luck with it!

[Montreal_GM]

One of those RL teams is sure to make a run.

[Alan T]

The Continental League Pitcher of the month...

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: Quero CL's #1 Pitcher in August
In August when the Montreal manager wrote the name "Quero" on the lineup card, he knew he had a good shot at winning. Start after start in the month, Emmett Quero took the hill, took charge and usually got the win.

He dominated with a 5-0 mark and 2.02 ERA in 7 starts. The gifted Majestics star pitched 49 innings, fanned 45 and held opposing teams to a .216 average.

For his outstanding mound performance Quero was named the CL Pitcher of the Month by the baseball writers.

Quero has posted a 24-3 record in 2019 with a 2.02 ERA. Teams are hitting .216 against him and he has rung up 257 strikeouts in 245.1 innings.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by muns

ahhhhhhh the good old days lol

See, it's all that real life human emotion/action that made us what we once were.

[Alan T]

The Republic League hitter of the month:

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: Hartford Right Fielder RL's Best Batter in August
In August, José Colón let his bat do the talking for him. The Hartford right fielder smacked the ball at a .362 average as he laid claim to the Republic League Batter of the Month award.

He rapped 8 home runs, drove in 23 and scored 20 runs.

This year Colón is batting .373 with 39 home runs and 109 RBIs.

[Tasan]

Too many non-Rancheros are winning awards for this to have been a good sim for me. I'm scared, someone hold me!

[Alan T]

We have a new Home Run King. The August Hitter of the month also breaks the FOOL Single season Home Run mark during this month...

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: Castel Gets CL Batter of the Month Trophy
August was an outstanding month for Napa Valley first baseman Guonçalo Castel and it was capped off today with the announcement that he was named the winner of the Continental League Batter of the Month award.

Castel compiled a .408 batting average and .512 on-base percentage for the month. In 28 games he piled up 40 hits, 13 home runs, 36 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

Castel is currently batting .329 with 53 home runs and 137 RBIs.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

I had noticed you had been more quiet lately. Sorry to hear about the job search, good luck with it!

Lol, even people online know I like to talk too much. Maybe I should start listening to the people in my life who've had to endure it for so long.

Thanks for the luck! The good news is that I'm getting lots of interviews. The bad news is the circumstances behind the fact that I had to start looking for a job...mainly the face that adults exist who haven't learned how to stop gossiping and being catty and grow the (f) up.

[Alan T]

Just a follow up on Castel's 53 Home RUns so far through August, he didn't actually break it yet.. but he tied it and should soon break it unless he turns into David Ortiz..

The next 5 most HR in a season are:

1) G. Castel (2019) , D. Gil (2011), K. Bates (2011) - 53
4) C. Tapian (2014) - 49
5) F. Aguilera (1997) - 48

[Alan T]

The August CL Rookie of the month:

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: Edmonton Rookie Biggest Vote-Getter in CL
Marc Gill will be on his way to great things, if he keeps up August's production. The 25-year-old first-year player for Edmonton put up excellent numbers last month to claim the Continental League Rookie of the Month Award.

Last month the left fielder posted up a solid .291 average, 7 home runs, 12 RBIs, 25 hits, 18 walks, .435 OBP and scored 20 runs.

In the 2019 campaign Gill has hit at a .347 clip with 90 RBIs, 24 home runs and 93 runs scored.

[Alan T]

Brunt wins another Republic League Rookie of the month:

Sunday, September 1st, 2019: RL Best Rookie Award Announced
First-year man Carson Brunt really swung a mean bat for the last thirty days in the Republic League and has been picked as the Rookie of the Month.

During the month he hit .314 with 7 doubles, no triples and 3 home runs. Brunt also scored 15 times and drove in 17 runs.

Currently Brunt has 11 home runs and a .297 batting average.

[Tasan]

Wow I never realized Tapian's 49 HRs were that historical.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

adults exist who haven't learned how to stop gossiping and being catty and grow the (f) up.

They don't get better, they get worse. When they grow up the things to gossip about are so much more traumatic, life shattering, embarrassing, etc... why stop?

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Yamasaki (Napa Valley) throws a one hitter!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019: Yamasaki Fashions Shutout Against Apex
Yoritomo Yamasaki of the Napa Valley Winemakers worked his mound magic on the Apex Assassins. He blanked them 2-0 on 1 hit, registering 8 strikeouts and 1 walk.

"Making good pitches is the name of the game and I made some good ones in this one," said Yamasaki after the game.

His record this season is 4-2 in 8 starts and Yamasaki has a 2.28 ERA.

Thrilled to see that my ONE good starter is doing his job.

[Alan T]

September 1st, 2019 League Standings:

Continental League Standings

Montreal Majestics		109	30	.784	-	
Napa Valley Winemakers		80	59	.576	29.0	
Baltimore Charm			67	72	.482	42.0	
Apex Assassins			58	81	.417	51.0	
Edmonton Edge			57	82	.410	52.0	
Boston Settlers			46	93	.331	63.0	

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros		79	60	.568	-	
Hammersmith Hooligans		77	62	.554	2.0	
Hartford Harpooners		69	70	.496	10.0	
Chico Rebels			67	72	.482	12.0	
New York Heroes			67	72	.482	12.0	
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	58	81	.417	21.0	

Montreal is the 2019 Continental League Regular Season Champions!

Napa Valley's magic number to reach the playoffs is 11

Hammersmith has a magic number of 16 to reach the playoffs
Colorado's magic number to reach the playoffs is 14 (22 to win the RL)

[Tasan]

Ugh....me and Chief battling for the crown and possibly our playoff lives. I wish he was on tonight.

[Alan T]

September 1st, 2019 stats leaders:

Avg - J. Colon (HAR) - .373
HR - G. Castel (NVY) - 53
RBI - G. Castel (NVY) - 137

Wins - E. Quero (MON) - 24
Strikeouts - C. Valdez (BAL) - 259
ERA - E. Quero (MON) - 2.02

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

They don't get better, they get worse. When they grow up the things to gossip about are so much more traumatic, life shattering, embarrassing, etc... why stop?

Wow, you didn't give the rest of us much of a chance this season, sir. And you provided fine insight as well. As good hearted as I try to be, I think it can get me in trouble being naive to the "life shattering" effects of trusting people.

(This is like therapy! It is a wonder I didn't come back sooner.)

[allpro10050]

really did not expect my team to suck this bad, oh well on to next season.

[Tasan]

11 people watching now, this is some kind of fool2 record I believe.

[muns]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Wow, you didn't give the rest of us much of a chance this season, sir. And you provided fine insight as well. As good hearted as I try to be, I think it can get me in trouble being naive to the "life shattering" effects of trusting people.

(This is like therapy! It is a wonder I didn't come back sooner.)

well you should know better

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by allpro10050

really did not expect my team to suck this bad, oh well on to next season.

Exactly! Get a sweet prospect in the deal too.