FOOL 2086 Regular Season Thread

Chief Rum · 09-20-2010, 06:14 PM

It's almost time. Just two hours away.

Of course, I'll be at work, but still...

It's tough to say what I expect from the Hooligans this season. It was nice to get to the playoffs and the Classic last season after so long of an absence, and the core strength of that team, the pitching, is still here (and in fact I added a couple more nice looking starting pitching prospects to the staff).

My offense has me concerned, though. I sent a LOT of hitting talent to free agency last season. Catcher Giles and LF Blanco were terrific all around hitters. 1B Santos was a bomber. And SS Hudson was a terrific defensive SS with .300-plus type CON ability. Regular all of nothing candidate Estrada retired. Also, my 2B Merritt last year (who I also let go to free agency, but I brought back) had a massively overachieving season, and I have to guess he is not going to have a season like that again.

Dani Alvarez is probably a wash with Blanco. Brooks and Sato should be good enough to replace Santos's production (if not his power), and Francisco Alvarez is a likely upgrade at 3B. I have a new rookie potential star in Nelson Rodriguez, but he's not as good defensively as Hudson, nor does he hit for as much CON. I didn't replace Giles at all; just picked up a key backup behind the plate to play behind last year's backup Olinger. And I added Atcheson as somewhat of a replacement for Estrada (better CON, less POW).

Overall, I think I am fairly even in the POW department, but I have taken a step back in CON, and that could be an issue--it wasn't an area of strength to begin with.

I also think that, while my pitching is good, it also overachieved a bit last year. I think with less top end talent on offense and a regression to the mean for the pitching, not to mention another tough group of contenders in the RL, it is unlikely the Hooligans will return to the playoffs this season.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 06:16 PM

2006? What year are you in?

Chief Rum · 09-20-2010, 06:19 PM

Whoops! Fixed it.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 06:19 PM

Some of the things we're watching tonight!

Does the league commissioner's office really hate Colorado as much as everyone else??

Can Luke 'Legend' Abbot become the 66th pitcher with 3000 strikeouts in his career?

Can the Continental League win their 4th straight title for the first time since 2029?

Can another team with a 'D' pre-season rating win it all? Boston or Chico this might just be your season!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 06:20 PM

Reposting of this pre-season's review!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Preseason Player of the Year Pick

Mitsuo Sakaguchi
Outfield	Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines

Preseason Pitcher of the Year Pick

Evaristo Bedeschi
Pitcher	Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines

Preseason Rookie of the Year Pick

Richard Hampton
Outfield	Boston Settlers

Preseason Team Ratings

Continental League
Apex Assassins:		B
Baltimore Charm:		A
Boston Settlers:		D
Georgia Devils:		B
Halifax Winter Wolves:		C
Napa Valley Winemakers:		A+
Tokyo Cyclones:		A

Republic League
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines:		A
Brunswick Barons:		C
Chico Rebels:		D
Colorado Rancheros:		B
Hammersmith Hooligans:		A
Hartford Harpooners:		C
Toronto Marlboros:		A

All eyes will be on Shiu! Will he step up big time for Colorado, or just end up smelling like an old shoe?

Chief Rum · 09-20-2010, 06:23 PM

So is it possible for Colorado to be forced to sign Palmer White to a $10 M contract to throw out the first pitch before every game, and have him take up cap space and a roster spot? Thanks.

CrimsonFox · 09-20-2010, 07:28 PM

Thank you for giving me a C. I look forward to proving you wrong again.

Seriously, dude! Why do you hate me?

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Wow, I'm only gonna make predictions on the RL like I did last week. It's a hard play to call!

1.Colorado
2. Hartford

The surprise: Brunswick

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Thank you for giving me a C. I look forward to proving you wrong again.

Seriously, dude! Why do you hate me?

Oh my gosh! I just looked at your team and they certainly scare the crap out of me. I guess we're not even close to as good as I thought.

I'm the teacher around here and I say A- (the minus is for the infielders) easily. You guys are my pick for #1 in the CL.

Montreal_GM · 09-20-2010, 07:47 PM

I certainly don't think Tokyo will live up to the A rating. My pitching is sufficient, but my offense lacks the lethal hitters you need to take advantage.

Good luck!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:00 PM

That is the best thing about preseason ratings!

Teams you rate low think they deserve higher. Teams that you rate high are modest and try to talk down expectations.

No one is happy!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:01 PM

Sim time, getting exports now by the way!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:01 PM

While I work on exports, here is the stat of the day!

Career Franchise Records for Runs

Team	Player	R
Tokyo Cyclones	Joe Hughes	1911
Apex Assassins	Terry Thompson	1869
Toronto Marlboros	Héctor Guardado	1832
Hammersmith Hooligans	Eiichi Watanabe	1830
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	Pepillo Garza	1760
Colorado Rancheros	Jorge Villarreal	1664
Boston Settlers	Daniel Gil	1657
	Miguel Villalobos	1651
Chico Rebels	Héctor Romero	1618
Hartford Harpooners	José Colón	1615
Brunswick Barons	Matt Taylor	1523
Halifax Winter Wolves	Raúl Núñez	1443
	Jemke Ekkel	1385
Napa Valley Winemakers	Bo Chai	1337
Baltimore Charm	Nobuo Azuma	1315
	Richard Williams	1305
Georgia Devils	Kazutoshi Okawa	1257
	Thierry Fournier	1256
	Fernando Spindola	1251
	Ramón López	438
	Mike Wallace	435

Jemke Ekkel sux!

EddieK · 09-20-2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

That is the best thing about preseason ratings!

Teams you rate low think they deserve higher. Teams that you rate high are modest and try to talk down expectations.

No one is happy!

Oh no we completely agree that we stink! We did improve on our F from last year though

And our time is coming soon that's all I can say!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:12 PM

Monday, April 1st, 2086

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent RF A. Bremini to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,652,500.

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent 2B J. Doering to a 1-year contract worth a total of $710,000.

Hartford Harpooners: Signed 1B A. Chaisson to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $3,000,000.

Brunswick Barons: Signed CL Q. Wang to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,330,000.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent CF R. Vélez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $12,075,000.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent RF C. Vanstone to a minor league contract.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:12 PM

Ok, here we go. Good luck everyone!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:14 PM

Alvarado Mystifies Toronto
Saturday, April 6th, 2086: Ricardo Alvarado of the Colorado Rancheros really strutted his stuff on the mound today with a 8-0 victory. He was almost untouchable, bewildering the Toronto Marlboros with a 1-hit shutout in which he struck out 6 and gave up 2 walks.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:15 PM

León Cruises to Shutout
Saturday, April 13th, 2086: Today at Patriots Place Juan León of the Toronto Marlboros permitted 2 hits, walked 0 and fanned 2 during the 7-0 shutout win over the Brunswick Barons.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:15 PM

Mesh Gets 300th Save, Shuts Down Marlboros 6-5
Saturday, April 20th, 2086: Success in close games is what separates good teams from great teams. A great bullpen specialist is a big part of that success. Today, Roger Mesh of Ann Arbor solidified his position as one of the great relievers in the game by recording the 300th save of his career against the Toronto Marlboros. Mesh reached the milestone in the Winged Lingerines 6-5 win at Ballpark of Toronto. The 32-year-old hurler worked 1 innings and gave up no runs and 2 hits in his historic save.

Mesh has made 643 relief appearances and has 300 lifetime saves.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:18 PM

Number 2500 for Tsuchiya
Sunday, April 28th, 2086: Georgia right fielder Takiji Tsuchiya finished the day with 2 hits in 6 at-bats and 2500 career hits. The Devils also finished off the Settlers, 12-10. The 39-year-old Tsuchiya added his name to the list of players in the 2500-hit club.

In his 2129-game career Tsuchiya has tagged 2501 hits with 475 doubles, 87 triples and 281 home runs. His lifetime batting average is .294 with 1168 RBIs and 1496 runs scored.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:20 PM

Teodoro Earns RL's Best Pitcher Honor
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Carlitos Teodoro 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 April the Hammersmith starter earned a 4-0 mark in 5 starts. He threw 35.1 innings, struck out 33 and compiled a solid 2.29 ERA.

CL Top Pitcher for April Picked
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Matthew Caesar was the anchor in the Halifax bullpen last month and snatched up the Continental League Pitcher of the Month honors for April. The 29-year-old is in the prime of his career and pitching like he intends to stay around baseball for quite some time to come.

He threw 14.1 innings over 12 relief appearances and collected a 2-0 record with 17 strikeouts and 6 saves while etching his 0.00 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:20 PM

Dubé Cops RL Batter of the Month Honors
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Théo Dubé picked up the top batter prize in the Republic League for April.

The Chico center fielder hit .340 with 5 home runs, 25 RBIs and 19 runs scored. He also drew 8 walks to post an OBP of .414.

CL Choice for Batter of the Month is Cashmann
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: When Matt Cashmann stepped up to the plate in April, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Continental League Batter of the Month award.

The young Boston left fielder posted a .412 batting average with 5 home runs, 17 RBIs and scored 22 runs. Cashmann also worked pitchers for 5 walks to post a .478 on-base percentage.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:21 PM

RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Jesús García is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Republic League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.

In April the Hartford hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .252 average with 28 hits, 4 home runs and 18 RBIs.

Continental League Names Rookie of Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Youngster Richard Hampton emerged as the latest Continental League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Boston deserved the honor, batting .278 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI. Is the month of April a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Hampton enjoy the limelight.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:22 PM

May 1st, 2086:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Halifax Winter Wolves	14	9	.609	-	13-10	1	11-3	3-6	3-2	6-2	138	W2	6-4
Napa Valley Winemakers	15	11	.577	.5	15-11	0	10-5	5-6	3-3	5-6		W2	7-3
Baltimore Charm	11	12	.478	3.0	11-12	0	5-1	6-11	0-0	2-5		L6	3-7
Boston Settlers	13	14	.481	3.0	13-14	0	8-8	5-6	2-0	4-3		W2	6-4
Georgia Devils	13	14	.481	3.0	14-13	-1	9-6	4-8	1-2	4-5		L2	5-5
Apex Assassins	10	13	.435	4.0	9-14	1	4-7	6-6	1-1	6-5		L1	4-6
Tokyo Cyclones	11	14	.440	4.0	12-13	-1	3-7	8-7	0-2	2-3		L1	5-5

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Brunswick Barons	14	9	.609	-	13-10	1	9-5	5-4	1-2	1-2	139	W1	6-4
Hammersmith Hooligans	13	10	.565	1.0	13-10	0	7-4	6-6	3-1	5-2		W2	4-6
Colorado Rancheros	14	13	.519	2.0	16-11	-2	9-6	5-7	1-2	7-7		L1	4-6
Hartford Harpooners	12	11	.522	2.0	10-13	2	4-2	8-9	2-1	7-4		L1	5-5
Toronto Marlboros	13	14	.481	3.0	14-13	-1	9-7	4-7	2-2	1-5		W1	6-4
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	11	15	.423	4.5	12-14	-1	8-7	3-8	0-2	7-3		W3	6-4
Chico Rebels	10	15	.400	5.0	10-15	0	5-5	5-10	1-0	0-5		L3	1-9

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:23 PM

League Leaders AVG

M. Cashmann - BOS

.412

2

P. Forest

BRU

.362

3

F. Álvarez

BRU

.358

4

J. Merritt

HAM

.349

5

B. Ogbourne

ANN

.341

League Leaders HR

2 tied with

9

1

J. Gil

GEO

9

1

X. Yang

CHI

9

3

D. Gonzáles

NVY

7

3

3 more tied with

7

League Leaders RBI

2 tied with

25

1

T. Dubé

CHI

25

1

J. Gil

GEO

25

3

I. Álvarez

TOR

24

4

3 tied with

23

League Leaders W

3 tied with

4

1

A. Galilei

BRU

4

1

J. Little

TOK

4

1

C. Teodoro

HAM

4

17 tied with

3

League Leaders ERA

M. Torres - GEO

1.00

2

J. Castillo

HAL

1.29

3

J. Béltre

HAL

1.38

4

W. Silver

NVY

2.20

5

C. Teodoro

HAM

2.29

League Leaders K

W. Grant - COL

36

2

Y. Nakano

NVY

35

3

C. Teodoro

HAM

33

4

E. Bedeschi

ANN

32

5

2 tied with

30

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:24 PM

Ann Arbor Helpless Against Cardenas
Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: The Winged Lingerines tried, but could not solve Chico's Miguel Cardenas, falling to the Rebels 10-0. Ann Arbor managed only 2 hits off Cardenas, who kept opposing hitters guessing all day. In a strong route-going performance he had 8 strikeouts and walked 4.

In 6 starts this season Cardenas has rung up a 3-2 record and a 4.46 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:28 PM

Giles Slams Milestone Homer
Monday, May 6th, 2086: Apex Assassins slugging catcher John Giles swatted his way to the 300 home run mark today as the Assassins fell to the Napa Valley 6-4.

For his part, Giles chipped in 2 RBI, scored 1 run and collected 1 hit in 4 at-bats, but it was not enough to turn the tide.

"It was a special day for John," the team publicist said afterward, "He was disappointed at the result, but everyone was all smiles as he crossed home plate. We're proud of him."

In his career Giles has compiled a .289 batting average and collected 1613 hits, 300 home runs and 1062 RBIs.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:30 PM

Moya Sensational, 6-6
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2086: Georgia second baseman José Moya really sparkled with the bat today against the Assassins. He led the Devils to a 5-4 win over Apex by going 6-for-6.

J. Moya singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th, singled in the 10th, walked in the 12th and singled in the 14th.

This year Moya is hitting .297 with 47 hits, 5 home runs, 17 RBIs and has scored 18 runs.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:32 PM

Bedeschi Best RL Starter in May
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Evaristo Bedeschi still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 29-year-old starter for Ann Arbor was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 4 wins and 1 loss with 44 strikeouts in his 7 starts, putting up a fine 1.62 ERA in 50 innings of work.

This season Bedeschi has crafted a 7-2 mark with a 2.04 ERA in 88.1 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .200 against him and he has 76 strikeouts.

Ramos Top CL Starter in May
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: May's top-rated pitcher was Francisco Ramos of Apex Assassins. He demoralized Continental League hitters in posting a 3-2 record and captured the Pitcher of the Month award.

In 6 starts, Ramos limited opposing batters to a .182 average. He rang up 34 strikeouts in 42.2 innings of work, issued 14 walks, and crafted a 1.69 ERA.

Looking at his season stats, Ramos has won 4 and lost 6, collecting 63 strikeouts and 27 walks in 76 innings with a 2.61 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:32 PM

May's Best Batter Announced
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: Chico Rebels 31-year-old right fielder Xie-li Yang hit his way to a .355 batting average and the Republic League Batter of the Month award in May.

He had 12 home runs, 42 RBIs and 17 runs scored for the month.

Presently Yang is hitting .299 with 21 home runs and 62 RBIs. He has played in 51 games and scored 26 times.

CL Honors Bailey, Best Hitter in May
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: Scott Bailey was declared the Continental League Batter of the Month today. Halifax's center fielder stroked 35 hits in 90 at-bats for a .389 average in May.

He also hit no home runs, drove in 12 and scored 16 runs.

Thus far this season in 50 games Bailey is batting .347 with 2 home runs, 26 RBIs and 30 runs scored. He has 60 hits in 173 at-bats.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:33 PM

May's Top Newcomer Picked by RL
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Jesús García just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 25-year-old right fielder for Hartford hit .293 with 34 hits, 3 home runs and 16 runs batted in. He also logged 6 walks and compiled a .344 on-base percentage.

This season García has 7 home runs and a .273 batting average.

Turner Selected CL's #1 Rookie
Saturday, June 1st, 2086: It might be just his first year in the league, but Steve Turner is playing like he's been here before. The Apex center fielder rang up some lofty numbers in the last 30 days and snagged the Continental League Rookie of the Month Award.

In May he hit .341 with 1 home run and 28 hits. He walked 8 times and compiled a .426 on-base percentage, scored 14 times and drove in 4.

For the season, Turner is hitting at a .326 clip with 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and has scored 23 runs. He has 42 hits, 11 walks and a .404 on-base percentage.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:34 PM

June 1st, 2086:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Napa Valley Winemakers	33	19	.635	-	31-21	2	20-7	13-12	4-3	12-10	111	W2	8-2
Halifax Winter Wolves	31	19	.620	1.0	29-21	2	18-8	13-11	5-3	13-4		W4	6-4
Baltimore Charm	25	25	.500	7.0	26-24	-1	15-8	10-17	0-0	7-10		L2	5-5
Boston Settlers	24	28	.462	9.0	24-28	0	12-14	12-14	3-1	10-10		L6	3-7
Tokyo Cyclones	24	30	.444	10.0	26-28	-2	13-13	11-17	2-3	6-8		L2	2-8
Georgia Devils	22	29	.431	10.5	23-28	-1	16-11	6-18	3-4	8-12		W2	7-3
Apex Assassins	21	30	.412	11.5	21-30	0	10-15	11-15	1-4	9-11		W2	5-5

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Colorado Rancheros	28	23	.549	-	32-19	-4	15-12	13-11	2-2	8-9	112	W1	4-6
Hammersmith Hooligans	28	23	.549	-	26-25	2	14-11	14-12	6-2	9-4	112	W1	6-4
Brunswick Barons	25	25	.500	2.5	25-25	0	12-14	13-11	1-5	4-10		W1	3-7
Chico Rebels	27	27	.500	2.5	26-28	1	14-12	13-15	2-1	6-10		L1	7-3
Hartford Harpooners	25	25	.500	2.5	23-27	2	11-12	14-13	4-3	12-8		L1	4-6
Toronto Marlboros	25	27	.481	3.5	26-26	-1	13-13	12-14	4-2	5-10		L2	4-6
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	22	30	.423	6.5	23-29	-1	12-15	10-15	1-5	13-6		W3	6-4

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:35 PM

League Leaders AVG

M. Cashmann - BOS

.355

2

S. Bailey

HAL

.347

3

T. Dubé

CHI

.340

4

D. Joyner

HAR

.330

4

J. Gonzáles

TOR

.330

League Leaders HR

X. Yang - CHI

21

2

M. Cashmann

BOS

14

2

J. Gil

GEO

14

2

D. Jackson

CHI

14

2

2 more tied with

14

League Leaders RBI

X. Yang - CHI

62

2

I. Álvarez

TOR

44

3

P. DeRosier

CHI

40

3

B. Miller

TOR

40

3

R. Terry

NVY

40

League Leaders W

2 tied with

7

1

E. Bedeschi

ANN

7

1

S. Trujillo

TOK

7

3

J. Béltre

HAL

6

3

6 more tied with

6

League Leaders ERA

E. Bedeschi - ANN

2.04

2

J. León

TOR

2.38

3

R. Merritt

NVY

2.41

4

F. Ramos

APX

2.61

5

C. López

APX

2.73

League Leaders K

E. Bedeschi - ANN

76

2

W. Grant

COL

68

3

Y. Nakano

NVY

65

4

F. Ramos

APX

63

5

2 tied with

59

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 08:38 PM

Yay! I'm feeling pretty solid about my predictions so far.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:41 PM

Assassins Whitewashed by Hagiwara
Thursday, June 6th, 2086: In a sharp 3-hit performance, Hayato Hagiwara tossed the Georgia Devils to a 6-0 shutout victory over the Apex Assassins, fanning 9 and walking 4.

"That's as good a stuff as I've seen in a long time," the Apex manager said in his postgame interview.

In 12 starts this season, Hagiwara has recorded 3 wins and absorbed 7 losses. He has pitched 85 innings, allowed 69 hits, struck out 64 and has a 3.18 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Yay! I'm feeling pretty solid about my predictions so far.

Which one? The one where you say you will do lousy or the one where you say you will say you do lousy so you do good?

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:43 PM

Hart Razor-Sharp, Shuts out Colorado
Saturday, June 8th, 2086: Ann Arbor hurler Aaron Hart was at his best as he whitewashed the Colorado Rancheros 2-0 today.

"He just kept the ball down, did a good job, made his pitches," said the Colorado manager. "We didn't do a good job making adjustments, so we helped him out a little bit."

Hart fired a 2-hitter and totaled 4 strikeouts and no walks in the shutout performance.

This year Hart has compiled a 2-8 record with a 7.11 ERA.

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Which one? The one where you say you will do lousy or the one where you say you will say you do lousy so you do good?

I already admitted that I don't EXPECT us to suck...which is usually the worst choice ever.

But no, my predictions for the other teams are going well!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:44 PM

200 Victories for José Álvarez
Tuesday, June 11th, 2086: What would you do after you had just won your 200th game? Run around Ann Arbor Grounds doing cartwheels, jumping for joy and waving to the crowd? Well, maybe you and I would do that, but not José Álvarez -- that's not his way.

After he notched number 200, the 34-year-old Ann Arbor hurler spoke to the press like he always has -- in a soft, quiet voice. He wasn't doing any cartwheels or even anything resembling a jump for joy. "Obviously it feels very good," Álvarez commented. "To win this many games, you've got to have a lot of help."

Álvarez got his milestone victory by beating the Hartford Harpooners 10-4. He held them to 12 hits in 7.1 innings and rung up 3 strikeouts with 1 walk.

After sharing his thoughts with the press, he went to the clubhouse. There he was greeted by the guys who had helped him get #200. His teammates showered him with champagne and then gave him a rousing round of applause. That got to him -- for the first time today, Álvarez's face broke into a big smile.

Lifetime Álvarez has registered a 200-121 record with a 4.28 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

I already admitted that I don't EXPECT us to suck...which is usually the worst choice ever.

But no, my predictions for the other teams are going well!

I think your players misunderstood you! They are playing too well.

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

I think your players misunderstood you! They are playing too well.

Hey, whatever works!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:46 PM

RL Starter of the Month Goes to Bedeschi
Monday, July 1st, 2086: Veteran Evaristo Bedeschi put together quite a successful stretch in June for the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines, earning himself the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award.

Bedeschi racked up a 3-0 record in 6 starts, posting a 1.59 ERA over 39.2 innings and striking out 33.

For the season Bedeschi has logged 10 wins and 2 losses and struck out 109 batters in 128 innings while compiling a 1.90 ERA.

Winemakers Hurler Named June's Top Starter
Monday, July 1st, 2086: The Continental League named the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award.
It went to Rodrigo Rivera of Napa Valley Winemakers, who impressed the voters with a glittering 5-1 record in June.

The Napa Valley star hurler made 7 starts, allowed 37 hits in 42 innings, struck out 26 and had a 1.93 ERA.

In 18 starts this season Rivera has recorded a 11-5 record and a 2.74 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:47 PM

Álvarez Brings Home RL Batter of Month Honor
Monday, July 1st, 2086: Iván Álvarez battered Republic League pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around Front Office Offseason League long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 29-year-old Álvarez told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 25 games, Álvarez hit .289 with 8 home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 21 runs.

So far this year Álvarez has 19 home runs and a .280 batting average.

Continental League Selects June's Best Batter
Monday, July 1st, 2086: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 29-year-old Ron Roberge put together a solid offensive month for Halifax and was crowned June's top batter in the Continental League.

He batted .400 with 9 home runs, 18 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

So far this season Roberge is batting .336 with 19 home runs, 50 RBIs and 57 runs scored. He has 103 hits in 307 at-bats, 27 walks and a .406 OBP. Roberge has played in 78 games.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:47 PM

Red-Hot Rookie Rewarded in June
Monday, July 1st, 2086: Jesús García earned June's Rookie of the Month honors in the Republic League for last month's performance. The boyish Hartford right fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

García hit .303 with 2 home runs, 12 RBIs and 19 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

García is hitting .283 in 2086 with 46 RBIs and 9 home runs.

Center Fielder Nabs CL Rookie Award
Monday, July 1st, 2086: Richard Hampton was toddling around on his tricycle when some of the guys he's playing against were in their prime, but the 23-year-old center fielder definitely knows how to get to first, second or beyond. Today he was chosen June's Continental League Rookie of the Month for his remarkable month of hitting.

In 23 games Hampton batted .369 for Boston, slapping 24 hits in 65 at-bats with 4 home runs, drove in 13 runs and scored 12 times.

For the year Hampton is batting .288 with 9 home runs.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:48 PM

July 1st, 2086:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Napa Valley Winemakers	49	30	.620	-	46-33	3	29-11	20-19	6-3	19-13	80	W3	8-2
Halifax Winter Wolves	44	34	.564	4.5	42-36	2	23-16	21-18	5-5	14-10		L2	3-7
Baltimore Charm	39	37	.513	8.5	42-34	-3	25-14	14-23	0-0	10-11		L1	8-2
Tokyo Cyclones	37	41	.474	11.5	40-38	-3	19-20	18-21	4-3	11-12		L3	3-7
Boston Settlers	35	43	.449	13.5	34-44	1	16-20	19-23	3-2	14-13		W3	4-6
Apex Assassins	33	42	.440	14.0	33-42	0	17-22	16-20	1-5	11-15		W2	5-5
Georgia Devils	33	43	.434	14.5	34-42	-1	22-16	11-27	3-4	10-15		L6	3-7

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Toronto Marlboros	43	35	.551	-	44-34	-1	20-16	23-19	7-3	10-13	85	W5	6-4
Hammersmith Hooligans	40	35	.533	1.5	39-36	1	22-17	18-18	7-3	12-9		L2	7-3
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	41	38	.519	2.5	41-38	0	22-18	19-20	2-7	15-9		W3	8-2
Colorado Rancheros	39	37	.513	3.0	43-33	-4	21-17	18-20	4-2	12-14		W2	4-6
Chico Rebels	38	40	.487	5.0	36-42	2	20-19	18-21	2-3	8-12		L6	4-6
Brunswick Barons	37	41	.474	6.0	39-39	-2	16-23	21-18	2-6	7-11		W1	5-5
Hartford Harpooners	32	44	.421	10.0	30-46	2	16-23	16-21	4-4	14-10		L2	2-8

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:49 PM

League Leaders AVG

M. Rivera - ANN

.358

2

R. Sánchez

BAL

.344

3

R. Roberge

HAL

.336

4

J. Gonzáles

TOR

.335

5

T. Dubé

CHI

.333

League Leaders HR

X. Yang - CHI

28

2

M. Cashmann

BOS

20

3

I. Álvarez

TOR

19

3

R. Roberge

HAL

19

3

B. Thirkettle

BOS

19

League Leaders RBI

X. Yang - CHI

76

2

I. Álvarez

TOR

67

2

B. Miller

TOR

67

4

K. Wood

BRU

61

5

P. DeRosier

CHI

57

League Leaders W

2 tied with

11

1

R. Rivera

NVY

11

1

S. Trujillo

TOK

11

3

E. Bedeschi

ANN

10

3

2 more tied with

10

League Leaders ERA

E. Bedeschi - ANN

1.90

2

F. Ramos

APX

2.37

3

W. Grant

COL

2.40

4

J. Manuel

BAL

2.42

5

J. León

TOR

2.58

League Leaders K

E. Bedeschi - ANN

109

2

W. Grant

COL

106

3

Y. Nakano

NVY

102

4

F. Ramos

APX

97

5

T. Graves

ANN

90

TeachEnEspanol · 09-20-2010, 08:53 PM

OK RL, now you're starting to make me look bad!

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:54 PM

FOOL News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced
Wednesday, July 10th, 2086: The Continental League All-Stars versus the Republic League All-Stars. It happens every year halfway through the season. It's a baseball spectacle for the fans and the players alike. It's the 2086 Front Office Offseason League All-Star Game. The fans get to see all of their favorite stars perform in the same game and the outstanding players get to play against each other. The players are out to prove that their league is the best. Players are chosen by a vote of the fans.

Representing the Continental League All-Stars this year will be:

SP T. Pérez (BOS)
SP J. Manuel (BAL)
SP R. Rivera (NVY)
SP F. Ramos (APX)
SP J. Béltre (HAL)
SP Y. Nakano (NVY)
CL M. Caesar (HAL)
SP W. Silver (NVY)
CL C. Márquez (APX)
MR K. Inoue (BOS)
MR T. Ine (NVY)
MR J. Salinas (TOK)
2B R. Sánchez (BAL)
LF R. Roberge (HAL)
C P. Trottier (NVY)
C B. Thirkettle (BOS)
1B R. Larson (TOK)
CF S. Bailey (HAL)
RF P. Mendoza (BOS)
3B J. Gonzáles (HAL)
SS S. Brock (NVY)
LF M. Cashmann (BOS)
2B J. Moya (GEO)
2B S. Visser (APX)
RF A. Romero (NVY)
2B S. Audet (TOK)
LF K. Tarn (NVY)
RF T. Tsuchiya (GEO)

The Republic League roster includes the following players:

SP E. Bedeschi (ANN)
SP W. Grant (COL)
SP J. León (TOR)
SP C. Teodoro (HAM)
SP L. Abbott (COL)
SP C. Atkins (CHI)
MR P. Farías (HAM)
SP M. Yoshida (TOR)
MR M. Baker (HAR)
CL R. Mesh (ANN)
MR M. Colón (HAM)
CL Q. Wang (BRU)
CF T. Dubé (CHI)
RF X. Yang (CHI)
C I. Álvarez (TOR)
1B R. van Alpen (HAR)
C C. Haworth (COL)
2B M. Taylor (BRU)
SS P. Mulholland (HAR)
3B J. Gonzáles (TOR)
LF E. Miller (HAR)
CF M. Sakaguchi (ANN)
1B L. Boyd (COL)
RF B. Miller (TOR)
2B C. Zapata (BRU)
2B T. Fitzpatrick (COL)
LF P. Hanson (TOR)
CF J. Gil (BRU)

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 08:56 PM

Connolly Holds Colorado Scoreless
Sunday, July 28th, 2086: The Barons whipped the Rancheros in a 4-0 whitewash today at Ballpark of Colorado. It was a masterful outing for Henry Connolly, who shut out Colorado on 2 hits.

This year Connolly has a 7-7 record with a 3.79 ERA.

Alan T · 09-20-2010, 09:00 PM

Republic League Announces July's Top Pitcher
Thursday, August 1st, 2086: Ricardo Crespo has been around the league long enough to know that relievers are often overlooked. That has never stopped him from doing what he does best -- and he did it extremely well in July and stole away with the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award.

The Rancheros bullpen ace collected 10 saves and 6 strikeouts in 14 innings, holding the opposition to a .250 average and posting a 0.64 ERA and a 1-0 record.

For the year Crespo has 24 saves. In 44 relief appearances he has hurled 49.2 innings, fanned 39 and issued 24 walks with a 4-5 record. The Colorado reliever has recorded a 3.62 ERA and allowed the opposition to hit .261 when he is on the hill.

Ramos Wins CL Top Pitcher Award
Thursday, August 1st, 2086: The Continental League announced today that Francisco Ramos has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Apex starter had everything working for him last month as he glided to a 4-1 record.

In July Ramos chalked up a 1.64 ERA in 38.1 innings with 34 strikeouts and 6 walks.

This season Ramos has a 11-7 mark in 20 starts with a 2.18 ERA. He has given up 105 hits in 144.2 innings, struck out 131 and issued 41 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .204 batting average against him.

09-20-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Whoops! Fixed it. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

09-20-2010, 06:19 PM	#4
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Some of the things we're watching tonight! Does the league commissioner's office really hate Colorado as much as everyone else?? Can Luke 'Legend' Abbot become the 66th pitcher with 3000 strikeouts in his career? Can the Continental League win their 4th straight title for the first time since 2029? Can another team with a 'D' pre-season rating win it all? Boston or Chico this might just be your season! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 06:23 PM	#6
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	So is it possible for Colorado to be forced to sign Palmer White to a $10 M contract to throw out the first pitch before every game, and have him take up cap space and a roster spot? Thanks. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. Last edited by Chief Rum : 09-20-2010 at 06:24 PM.

09-20-2010, 07:47 PM	#10
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	I certainly don't think Tokyo will live up to the A rating. My pitching is sufficient, but my offense lacks the lethal hitters you need to take advantage. Good luck! __________________ Kevin

09-20-2010, 08:00 PM	#11
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	That is the best thing about preseason ratings! Teams you rate low think they deserve higher. Teams that you rate high are modest and try to talk down expectations. No one is happy! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#2
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	2006? What year are you in? __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 07:28 PM	#7
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Thank you for giving me a C. I look forward to proving you wrong again. Seriously, dude! Why do you hate me?

09-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#8
TeachEnEspanol College Starter Join Date: Aug 2008	Wow, I'm only gonna make predictions on the RL like I did last week. It's a hard play to call! 1.Colorado 2. Hartford The surprise: Brunswick

09-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#12
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sim time, getting exports now by the way! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#16
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ok, here we go. Good luck everyone! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:14 PM	#17
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Alvarado Mystifies Toronto Saturday, April 6th, 2086: Ricardo Alvarado of the Colorado Rancheros really strutted his stuff on the mound today with a 8-0 victory. He was almost untouchable, bewildering the Toronto Marlboros with a 1-hit shutout in which he struck out 6 and gave up 2 walks. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:15 PM	#18
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	León Cruises to Shutout Saturday, April 13th, 2086: Today at Patriots Place Juan León of the Toronto Marlboros permitted 2 hits, walked 0 and fanned 2 during the 7-0 shutout win over the Brunswick Barons. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:18 PM	#20
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Number 2500 for Tsuchiya Sunday, April 28th, 2086: Georgia right fielder Takiji Tsuchiya finished the day with 2 hits in 6 at-bats and 2500 career hits. The Devils also finished off the Settlers, 12-10. The 39-year-old Tsuchiya added his name to the list of players in the 2500-hit club. In his 2129-game career Tsuchiya has tagged 2501 hits with 475 doubles, 87 triples and 281 home runs. His lifetime batting average is .294 with 1168 RBIs and 1496 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:20 PM	#21
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Teodoro Earns RL's Best Pitcher Honor Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Carlitos Teodoro 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 April the Hammersmith starter earned a 4-0 mark in 5 starts. He threw 35.1 innings, struck out 33 and compiled a solid 2.29 ERA. CL Top Pitcher for April Picked Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Matthew Caesar was the anchor in the Halifax bullpen last month and snatched up the Continental League Pitcher of the Month honors for April. The 29-year-old is in the prime of his career and pitching like he intends to stay around baseball for quite some time to come. He threw 14.1 innings over 12 relief appearances and collected a 2-0 record with 17 strikeouts and 6 saves while etching his 0.00 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:21 PM	#23
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Jesús García is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Republic League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers. In April the Hartford hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .252 average with 28 hits, 4 home runs and 18 RBIs. Continental League Names Rookie of Month Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: Youngster Richard Hampton emerged as the latest Continental League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Boston deserved the honor, batting .278 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI. Is the month of April a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let Hampton enjoy the limelight. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:24 PM	#26
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ann Arbor Helpless Against Cardenas Wednesday, May 1st, 2086: The Winged Lingerines tried, but could not solve Chico's Miguel Cardenas, falling to the Rebels 10-0. Ann Arbor managed only 2 hits off Cardenas, who kept opposing hitters guessing all day. In a strong route-going performance he had 8 strikeouts and walked 4. In 6 starts this season Cardenas has rung up a 3-2 record and a 4.46 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#27
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Giles Slams Milestone Homer Monday, May 6th, 2086: Apex Assassins slugging catcher John Giles swatted his way to the 300 home run mark today as the Assassins fell to the Napa Valley 6-4. For his part, Giles chipped in 2 RBI, scored 1 run and collected 1 hit in 4 at-bats, but it was not enough to turn the tide. "It was a special day for John," the team publicist said afterward, "He was disappointed at the result, but everyone was all smiles as he crossed home plate. We're proud of him." In his career Giles has compiled a .289 batting average and collected 1613 hits, 300 home runs and 1062 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:30 PM	#28
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Moya Sensational, 6-6 Wednesday, May 22nd, 2086: Georgia second baseman José Moya really sparkled with the bat today against the Assassins. He led the Devils to a 5-4 win over Apex by going 6-for-6. J. Moya singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th, singled in the 10th, walked in the 12th and singled in the 14th. This year Moya is hitting .297 with 47 hits, 5 home runs, 17 RBIs and has scored 18 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:32 PM	#29
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Bedeschi Best RL Starter in May Saturday, June 1st, 2086: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Evaristo Bedeschi still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 29-year-old starter for Ann Arbor was named Republic League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 4 wins and 1 loss with 44 strikeouts in his 7 starts, putting up a fine 1.62 ERA in 50 innings of work. This season Bedeschi has crafted a 7-2 mark with a 2.04 ERA in 88.1 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .200 against him and he has 76 strikeouts. Ramos Top CL Starter in May Saturday, June 1st, 2086: May's top-rated pitcher was Francisco Ramos of Apex Assassins. He demoralized Continental League hitters in posting a 3-2 record and captured the Pitcher of the Month award. In 6 starts, Ramos limited opposing batters to a .182 average. He rang up 34 strikeouts in 42.2 innings of work, issued 14 walks, and crafted a 1.69 ERA. Looking at his season stats, Ramos has won 4 and lost 6, collecting 63 strikeouts and 27 walks in 76 innings with a 2.61 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:33 PM	#31
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	May's Top Newcomer Picked by RL Saturday, June 1st, 2086: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Jesús García just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May. Over the past month the 25-year-old right fielder for Hartford hit .293 with 34 hits, 3 home runs and 16 runs batted in. He also logged 6 walks and compiled a .344 on-base percentage. This season García has 7 home runs and a .273 batting average. Turner Selected CL's #1 Rookie Saturday, June 1st, 2086: It might be just his first year in the league, but Steve Turner is playing like he's been here before. The Apex center fielder rang up some lofty numbers in the last 30 days and snagged the Continental League Rookie of the Month Award. In May he hit .341 with 1 home run and 28 hits. He walked 8 times and compiled a .426 on-base percentage, scored 14 times and drove in 4. For the season, Turner is hitting at a .326 clip with 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and has scored 23 runs. He has 42 hits, 11 walks and a .404 on-base percentage. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:38 PM	#34
TeachEnEspanol College Starter Join Date: Aug 2008	Yay! I'm feeling pretty solid about my predictions so far.

09-20-2010, 08:41 PM	#35
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Assassins Whitewashed by Hagiwara Thursday, June 6th, 2086: In a sharp 3-hit performance, Hayato Hagiwara tossed the Georgia Devils to a 6-0 shutout victory over the Apex Assassins, fanning 9 and walking 4. "That's as good a stuff as I've seen in a long time," the Apex manager said in his postgame interview. In 12 starts this season, Hagiwara has recorded 3 wins and absorbed 7 losses. He has pitched 85 innings, allowed 69 hits, struck out 64 and has a 3.18 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:43 PM	#37
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Hart Razor-Sharp, Shuts out Colorado Saturday, June 8th, 2086: Ann Arbor hurler Aaron Hart was at his best as he whitewashed the Colorado Rancheros 2-0 today. "He just kept the ball down, did a good job, made his pitches," said the Colorado manager. "We didn't do a good job making adjustments, so we helped him out a little bit." Hart fired a 2-hitter and totaled 4 strikeouts and no walks in the shutout performance. This year Hart has compiled a 2-8 record with a 7.11 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:44 PM	#39
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	200 Victories for José Álvarez Tuesday, June 11th, 2086: What would you do after you had just won your 200th game? Run around Ann Arbor Grounds doing cartwheels, jumping for joy and waving to the crowd? Well, maybe you and I would do that, but not José Álvarez -- that's not his way. After he notched number 200, the 34-year-old Ann Arbor hurler spoke to the press like he always has -- in a soft, quiet voice. He wasn't doing any cartwheels or even anything resembling a jump for joy. "Obviously it feels very good," Álvarez commented. "To win this many games, you've got to have a lot of help." Álvarez got his milestone victory by beating the Hartford Harpooners 10-4. He held them to 12 hits in 7.1 innings and rung up 3 strikeouts with 1 walk. After sharing his thoughts with the press, he went to the clubhouse. There he was greeted by the guys who had helped him get #200. His teammates showered him with champagne and then gave him a rousing round of applause. That got to him -- for the first time today, Álvarez's face broke into a big smile. Lifetime Álvarez has registered a 200-121 record with a 4.28 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:46 PM	#42
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	RL Starter of the Month Goes to Bedeschi Monday, July 1st, 2086: Veteran Evaristo Bedeschi put together quite a successful stretch in June for the Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines, earning himself the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award. Bedeschi racked up a 3-0 record in 6 starts, posting a 1.59 ERA over 39.2 innings and striking out 33. For the season Bedeschi has logged 10 wins and 2 losses and struck out 109 batters in 128 innings while compiling a 1.90 ERA. Winemakers Hurler Named June's Top Starter Monday, July 1st, 2086: The Continental League named the winner of the Pitcher of the Month Award. It went to Rodrigo Rivera of Napa Valley Winemakers, who impressed the voters with a glittering 5-1 record in June. The Napa Valley star hurler made 7 starts, allowed 37 hits in 42 innings, struck out 26 and had a 1.93 ERA. In 18 starts this season Rivera has recorded a 11-5 record and a 2.74 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:47 PM	#43
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Álvarez Brings Home RL Batter of Month Honor Monday, July 1st, 2086: Iván Álvarez battered Republic League pitchers all June and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around Front Office Offseason League long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 29-year-old Álvarez told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month." In 25 games, Álvarez hit .289 with 8 home runs, 23 RBIs and scored 21 runs. So far this year Álvarez has 19 home runs and a .280 batting average. Continental League Selects June's Best Batter Monday, July 1st, 2086: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 29-year-old Ron Roberge put together a solid offensive month for Halifax and was crowned June's top batter in the Continental League. He batted .400 with 9 home runs, 18 RBIs and 20 runs scored. So far this season Roberge is batting .336 with 19 home runs, 50 RBIs and 57 runs scored. He has 103 hits in 307 at-bats, 27 walks and a .406 OBP. Roberge has played in 78 games. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:53 PM	#47
TeachEnEspanol College Starter Join Date: Aug 2008	OK RL, now you're starting to make me look bad!

09-20-2010, 08:54 PM	#48
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	FOOL News: The All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Announced Wednesday, July 10th, 2086: The Continental League All-Stars versus the Republic League All-Stars. It happens every year halfway through the season. It's a baseball spectacle for the fans and the players alike. It's the 2086 Front Office Offseason League All-Star Game. The fans get to see all of their favorite stars perform in the same game and the outstanding players get to play against each other. The players are out to prove that their league is the best. Players are chosen by a vote of the fans. Representing the Continental League All-Stars this year will be: SP T. Pérez (BOS) SP J. Manuel (BAL) SP R. Rivera (NVY) SP F. Ramos (APX) SP J. Béltre (HAL) SP Y. Nakano (NVY) CL M. Caesar (HAL) SP W. Silver (NVY) CL C. Márquez (APX) MR K. Inoue (BOS) MR T. Ine (NVY) MR J. Salinas (TOK) 2B R. Sánchez (BAL) LF R. Roberge (HAL) C P. Trottier (NVY) C B. Thirkettle (BOS) 1B R. Larson (TOK) CF S. Bailey (HAL) RF P. Mendoza (BOS) 3B J. Gonzáles (HAL) SS S. Brock (NVY) LF M. Cashmann (BOS) 2B J. Moya (GEO) 2B S. Visser (APX) RF A. Romero (NVY) 2B S. Audet (TOK) LF K. Tarn (NVY) RF T. Tsuchiya (GEO) The Republic League roster includes the following players: SP E. Bedeschi (ANN) SP W. Grant (COL) SP J. León (TOR) SP C. Teodoro (HAM) SP L. Abbott (COL) SP C. Atkins (CHI) MR P. Farías (HAM) SP M. Yoshida (TOR) MR M. Baker (HAR) CL R. Mesh (ANN) MR M. Colón (HAM) CL Q. Wang (BRU) CF T. Dubé (CHI) RF X. Yang (CHI) C I. Álvarez (TOR) 1B R. van Alpen (HAR) C C. Haworth (COL) 2B M. Taylor (BRU) SS P. Mulholland (HAR) 3B J. Gonzáles (TOR) LF E. Miller (HAR) CF M. Sakaguchi (ANN) 1B L. Boyd (COL) RF B. Miller (TOR) 2B C. Zapata (BRU) 2B T. Fitzpatrick (COL) LF P. Hanson (TOR) CF J. Gil (BRU) __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 08:56 PM	#49
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Connolly Holds Colorado Scoreless Sunday, July 28th, 2086: The Barons whipped the Rancheros in a 4-0 whitewash today at Ballpark of Colorado. It was a masterful outing for Henry Connolly, who shut out Colorado on 2 hits. This year Connolly has a 7-7 record with a 3.79 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-20-2010, 09:00 PM	#50
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Republic League Announces July's Top Pitcher Thursday, August 1st, 2086: Ricardo Crespo has been around the league long enough to know that relievers are often overlooked. That has never stopped him from doing what he does best -- and he did it extremely well in July and stole away with the Republic League Pitcher of the Month award. The Rancheros bullpen ace collected 10 saves and 6 strikeouts in 14 innings, holding the opposition to a .250 average and posting a 0.64 ERA and a 1-0 record. For the year Crespo has 24 saves. In 44 relief appearances he has hurled 49.2 innings, fanned 39 and issued 24 walks with a 4-5 record. The Colorado reliever has recorded a 3.62 ERA and allowed the opposition to hit .261 when he is on the hill. Ramos Wins CL Top Pitcher Award Thursday, August 1st, 2086: The Continental League announced today that Francisco Ramos has been chosen the league's Pitcher of the Month. The Apex starter had everything working for him last month as he glided to a 4-1 record. In July Ramos chalked up a 1.64 ERA in 38.1 innings with 34 strikeouts and 6 walks. This season Ramos has a 11-7 mark in 20 starts with a 2.18 ERA. He has given up 105 hits in 144.2 innings, struck out 131 and issued 41 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .204 batting average against him. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

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