Re: MLB 15 Franchise Progress Thread
<table><td bgcolor=#000F30>All Star Break - 2016</td></table>
The team played better in June and first half of July. But it didnt make a difference as we went 17-18 and now sit at 43-45. In May the team gave up 4.5 runs per game while scoring 3.8 runs per game. June/July we gave up 3.9 per game and scored 4.1 per game. I dont know if the pitching can get much better than that. So we have to figure out how to score more runs.
MLB Standings
Some info on that not so good pitching. The starters arent the issue. Mike Fiers dropped his ERA from 3.19 to 2.83. Josh Johnson dropped his form 3.77 to 3.34. Jimmy Nelson's went up from 3.34 to 3.87. Matt Garza dropped his a full run from 5.53 to 4.40. The Marco Estrada signing is working out amazingly. in 9 games he is 6-1 with a 1.16 ERA, 58 strikeouts to 10 walks and a 0.98 WHIP. Wily Peralta came back from his injury on July 4th. And it was not a good start. 6 runs allowed in 4 innings. He started the last game before the break as well. Looked much better going 7 innings and giving up 2 runs. Working with a 6 man rotation right now. If Peralta cant keep pitching well though he will be moved to the pen full time or sent to AAA to figure his **** out.
As for the bullpen. Its horse ****. We called up Michael Kirkman and sent down Will Smith on June 5th. Kirkman is doing no better than Smith was. He has a 15.75 ERA in 8 innings. Johnathan Broxton came of the DL on the 28th. He is one of the better relievers right now with a 2.63 ERA. We sent Hiram Burgos to AAA. He wasnt really doing anything as the long reliever and had an ERA of ----------. We also sent Rob Wooten back to AAA he had a 5.59 ERA. We called up Jed Bradley to replace him. So far its looking pretty good. 2.25 ERA in 8 innings. When Peralta came off the DL we sent Jeremy Jeffress down to make room. He was terrible with an 8.64 ERA. So right now out pen is K-Rod (0.83 ERA, 23 saves), Neal Cotts (1.54 ERA), Corey Knebel (3.55 ERA), Broxton, Jim Henderson (4.66 ERA), Bradley and Kirkman with one of the 6 starters filling in as a long reliever if needed.
Offense is doing well but getting hurt. Scooter Gennett broke his wrist on June 11th. We recalled Jason Rodgers to replace him. And then on the July 1st Rodgers went down with a calf injury. Scooter should be back by mid August. Hopefully closer to the 1st week. Rodgers should be back in a week or two. Ryan Braun has been hot recently. He is now hitting .324 with 17 HR and 45 RBI. Khris Davis has continued his hot streak that started with the last 5 games of May. Since May 28th (27 starts) Davis is hitting .304 with 13 HR and 36 RBI. In that time he has had a 3 HR game and a different game where he had 7 RBIs. He had a 10 game stretch where he hit .414 with 6 HR and 17 RBI. Much improved from the .206 AVG, 13 RH and 37 RBI he had total in 2015.
In AAA, the bullpen is great. of the 6 reliever the highest ERA is Brandon Kintzler with a 2.04 He will be the next call up if needed. Moved Tyler Cravy from AA to AAA and in 6 games he is 3-1 with a 2.11 ERA. Not Not to many hitter playing well. Shane Peterson has the highest AVG at .283. Matt Clark leads the team in HR (16) and RBI (40) but is only hitting .228.
In AA, 1st round pick from last year Austin Beyer is hitting .281 with 10 HR and 31 RBI. If an outfielder was to get hurt. He could get a call up to make him playoff eligible if we were in a position to make the playoffs. Tom Beckham (5th round pick) has fell off a bit. Only hitting .257 now with a HR and 27 RBI. 16 of 18 on stolen base attempts as well. Victor Roache has 19 home runs and 58 RBI but all he can do is hit home runs with his .208 avg. Johnny Crum (2nd round pick last year) has a 3.13 ERA in 83.1 IP.
Really need some BP help. Might look to move one of the starters if they arent doing to well. Maybe a prospect or 2 if we dont completely fall apart at before deadline.
AL won the All Star game 5-4
<table><td bgcolor=#000F30>All Star Break - 2016</td></table>
The team played better in June and first half of July. But it didnt make a difference as we went 17-18 and now sit at 43-45. In May the team gave up 4.5 runs per game while scoring 3.8 runs per game. June/July we gave up 3.9 per game and scored 4.1 per game. I dont know if the pitching can get much better than that. So we have to figure out how to score more runs.
MLB Standings
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Some info on that not so good pitching. The starters arent the issue. Mike Fiers dropped his ERA from 3.19 to 2.83. Josh Johnson dropped his form 3.77 to 3.34. Jimmy Nelson's went up from 3.34 to 3.87. Matt Garza dropped his a full run from 5.53 to 4.40. The Marco Estrada signing is working out amazingly. in 9 games he is 6-1 with a 1.16 ERA, 58 strikeouts to 10 walks and a 0.98 WHIP. Wily Peralta came back from his injury on July 4th. And it was not a good start. 6 runs allowed in 4 innings. He started the last game before the break as well. Looked much better going 7 innings and giving up 2 runs. Working with a 6 man rotation right now. If Peralta cant keep pitching well though he will be moved to the pen full time or sent to AAA to figure his **** out.
As for the bullpen. Its horse ****. We called up Michael Kirkman and sent down Will Smith on June 5th. Kirkman is doing no better than Smith was. He has a 15.75 ERA in 8 innings. Johnathan Broxton came of the DL on the 28th. He is one of the better relievers right now with a 2.63 ERA. We sent Hiram Burgos to AAA. He wasnt really doing anything as the long reliever and had an ERA of ----------. We also sent Rob Wooten back to AAA he had a 5.59 ERA. We called up Jed Bradley to replace him. So far its looking pretty good. 2.25 ERA in 8 innings. When Peralta came off the DL we sent Jeremy Jeffress down to make room. He was terrible with an 8.64 ERA. So right now out pen is K-Rod (0.83 ERA, 23 saves), Neal Cotts (1.54 ERA), Corey Knebel (3.55 ERA), Broxton, Jim Henderson (4.66 ERA), Bradley and Kirkman with one of the 6 starters filling in as a long reliever if needed.
Offense is doing well but getting hurt. Scooter Gennett broke his wrist on June 11th. We recalled Jason Rodgers to replace him. And then on the July 1st Rodgers went down with a calf injury. Scooter should be back by mid August. Hopefully closer to the 1st week. Rodgers should be back in a week or two. Ryan Braun has been hot recently. He is now hitting .324 with 17 HR and 45 RBI. Khris Davis has continued his hot streak that started with the last 5 games of May. Since May 28th (27 starts) Davis is hitting .304 with 13 HR and 36 RBI. In that time he has had a 3 HR game and a different game where he had 7 RBIs. He had a 10 game stretch where he hit .414 with 6 HR and 17 RBI. Much improved from the .206 AVG, 13 RH and 37 RBI he had total in 2015.
In AAA, the bullpen is great. of the 6 reliever the highest ERA is Brandon Kintzler with a 2.04 He will be the next call up if needed. Moved Tyler Cravy from AA to AAA and in 6 games he is 3-1 with a 2.11 ERA. Not Not to many hitter playing well. Shane Peterson has the highest AVG at .283. Matt Clark leads the team in HR (16) and RBI (40) but is only hitting .228.
In AA, 1st round pick from last year Austin Beyer is hitting .281 with 10 HR and 31 RBI. If an outfielder was to get hurt. He could get a call up to make him playoff eligible if we were in a position to make the playoffs. Tom Beckham (5th round pick) has fell off a bit. Only hitting .257 now with a HR and 27 RBI. 16 of 18 on stolen base attempts as well. Victor Roache has 19 home runs and 58 RBI but all he can do is hit home runs with his .208 avg. Johnny Crum (2nd round pick last year) has a 3.13 ERA in 83.1 IP.
Really need some BP help. Might look to move one of the starters if they arent doing to well. Maybe a prospect or 2 if we dont completely fall apart at before deadline.
AL won the All Star game 5-4
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