The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

[doncoryell]

Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/8/08

We continue the homestand as my turn comes around again and the Springfield Cardinals are in town. I was told yesterday that I have been promoted again and am now in the number one slot of the rotation (ace SP).

If there was anyone who could probably pull it off it was me. I somehow scatter 14 hits before the setup man came on in the top of the 8th after a double to start the inning. The reliever allowed that runner to score and I end up with a no decision as the Cardinals came from behind to win the game, 4-3.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9     R  H  E
Springfield    0  1  0  0  1  0  0  2  0  -  4 16  1
San Antonio    3  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  3  8  1



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
ND       7.0  14   3   3   0   3



my 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 6  12   0  28  21 142.1 214  91  91   2  67  5.75   1.52   .351

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/9/08

I was called into the manager's office and told that my goal period ended and it was a good effort as I achieved 4 of 6 goals. I was then given 5 goals to achieve in the remaining weeks of the season.

Next Series of Goals

1.) Increase stamina
2.) Increase H/9 attribute
3.) Have at least 17.0 innings pitched
4.) Allow 27 or less hits
5.) Have an OPP batting average lower than .200

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/18/08

My turn in the rotation was taken by our #6 starter then I take the hill tonight on the road, visiting the Arkansas Travelers.

This was probably my best outing of the season as I hurl a 4-hit, complete game shutout as we won the game, 3-0, my second complete game of the season and first shutout.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9     R  H  E
San Antonio    0  0  0  3  0  0  0  0  0  -  3  8  0
Arkansas       0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  0  4  0



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
W        9.0   4   0   0   0   4



my 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 7  12   0  29  22 151.1 218  91  91   2  71  5.41   1.45   .341

[doncoryell]

Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/23/08

We continue the road trip and are in Corpus Cristi to take on the Hooks.

I only go 6 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, when I was pinched hit for in the top of the 7th. We were behind, 2-1, but tied the game in the top of the 9th. The long drawn out affair lasted 15 innings as the hooks got a 2-run walkoff home run and we lose the game, 4-2.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15     R  H  E
San Antonio    0  0  0  1  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  2 15  3
Corpus Cristi  1  0  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  2  -  4 11  3



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
ND       6.0   6   2   2   0   4



my 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 7  12   0  30  23 157.1 224  93  93   2  75  5.32   1.44   .337

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/24/08

I am called up today, without any days rest, as I enter the game in the bottom of the 14th inning with us in front, 1-0. I blew the save, allowing the tying run in the bottom of the 14, but we end up winning, 2-1, as we score a run in the top of the 16th and I get a 1-2-3 inning to close out the game.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16     R  H  E
San Antonio    0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  0  1  -  2  9  1
Corpus Cristi  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  -  1 10  3



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
W        2.1   3   1   1   0   2



my 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 8  12   0  31  23 159.2 227  94  94   2  77  5.30   1.43   .337

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/28/08

We continue our final road trip of the season and are facing the Midland RockHounds as I get 4 days rest after my relief appearance.

I scatter 6 hits, striking out 2, as our closer comes in to start the bottom of the 9th with us on top, 4-2. He blows the save as Midland ties the score in the last of the 9th, then the game ends up going 14 innings before we lose, 5-4.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14     R  H  E
San Antonio    0  0  0  0  0  1  0  3  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  4 14  2
Midland        1  0  0  1  0  0  0  0  2  0  0  0  0  1  -  5 10  1



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
ND       8.0   6   2   2   0   2



my 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 8  12   0  32  24 167.2 233  96  96   2  79  5.15   1.40   .331

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

8/30/08

We are back home to finish our season as I am called upon one last time.

The Corpus Cristi Hooks are in town and I enter the top of the 7th inning with no one out, no one on, and 2 runs in as the Hooks lead, 5-0. I get out of the inning, 1-2-3, but allow a solo home run in the 8th. That was my only hit allowed as I finish the game and we lose, 6-0, as the Hooks only allowed 2 hits.

               1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9     R  H  E
Corpus Cristi  0  0  0  0  3  0  2  1  0  -  6  6  0
San Antonio    0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  -  0  2  0



my line:

W/L       IP   H   R  ER  BB   K
ND       3.0   1   1   1   0   0



my final 2008 totals:


 W   L  SV   G  GS    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   ERA   WHIP   OAVG
 8  12   0  33  24 170.2 234  97  97   2  79  5.12   1.38   .329

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End of August, 2008

[b]Texas League Standings

North Division   W   L   PCT  GB     South Division    W   L   PCT  GB[/b]
Drillers        35  34  .507  --     XY-RockHounds    42  27  .609  --
Y-Naturals      34  35  .493   1     Hooks            37  32  .536   5
Cardinals       33  36  .478   2     Missions         36  33  .522   6
Travelers       31  38  .449   4     RoughRiders      28  41  .406  14

[b]Major League Standings

American League                       National League

East  Division   W   L   PCT   GB     East Division    W   L   PCT   GB[/b]
Red Sox         83  54  .606   --     Braves          78  59  .569   --
Blue Jays       77  60  .562    6     Phillies        74  63  .540    4
Yankees         72  65  .526   11     Mets            71  66  .518    7
Orioles         62  75  .453   21     Marlins         70  68  .507    8.5
Rays            52  84  .382   30.5   Nationals       54  83  .394   24

[B]Central Division W   L   PCT   GB     Central Division W   L   PCT   GB[/b]
Tigers          81  56  .591   --     Astros          72  65  .526   --
Indians         74  62  .544    6.5   Brewers         71  65  .522    0.5
White Sox       69  67  .507   11.5   Cardinals       70  67  .511    2
Twins           62  75  .453   19     Cubs            68  69  .496    4
Royals          54  83  .394   27     Pirates         65  71  .478    6.5
                                      Reds            64  74  .464    8.5

[b]West Division    W   L   PCT   GB     West Division    W   L   PCT   GB[/b]
Angels          76  60  .559   --     Rockies         78  60  .565   --
Athletics       72  65  .526    4.5   Dodgers         70  67  .511    7.5
Mariners        62  74  .456   14     Diamondbacks    69  67  .507    8
Rangers         58  80  .420   19     Padres          63  73  .463   14
                                      Giants          61  75  .449   16

[doncoryell]

Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

9/1/08

As I am cleaning out my locker, I was called into the manager's office and was told that I had achieved all five of my goals, while allowing 20 hits in 28.1 innings.

[doncoryell]

Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

NOTE: Due to lots of activity involving the rosters during the offseason, I will be including the starters and starting rotation w/closer for every team.

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

MLB Playoffs & World Series

American League

Red Sox 3, Indians 0
Tigers 3, Angels 0

ALCS

Red Sox 4, Tigers 3


National League

Rockies 3, Phillies 1
Braves 3, Brewers 1

NLCS

Braves 4, Rockies 1


World Series

Boston Red Sox 4
Atlanta Braves 3

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Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

MLB Awards

American League

MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (.326-50-127)
Cy Young: Nate Robertson, Tigers (16-4, 3.30 ERA, 175 K)
Silver Slugger: Mike Lowell, Red Sox (.332-24-101)
Rolaids Relief: Francisco Rodriguez, Angels (2 wins, 53 saves)
Rookie of the Year: Daric Barton, Athletics (.316-23-74)
Hank Aaron: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees (.326-50-127)
Gold Gloves
Pitcher: Daniel Cabrera, Orioles
Catcher: Kelly Shoppach, Indians
First Base: Aubrey Huff, Orioles
Second Base: Nick Punto, Twins
Third Base: Brandon Inge, Mariners
Short Stop: John McDonald, Blue Jays
Outfield: Carl Crawford, Rays
Outfield: Bobby Abreu, Yankees
Outfield: Hideki Matsui, Yankees

National League

MVP: Ken Griffey Jr, Reds (.302-50-135)
Cy Young: Cole Hamels, Phillies (14-3, 2.63 ERA, 176 K)
Silver Slugger: David Wright, Mets (.339-20-92)
Rolaids Relief: Matt Capps, Pirates (0 wins, 60 saves)
Rookie of the Year: Joey Votto, Reds (.294-21-85)
Hank Aaron: Chipper Jones, Braves (.323-40-111)
Gold Gloves:
Pitcher: Tim Hudson, Braves
Catcher: Brad Ausmus, Astros
First Base: Mark Teixera, Braves
Second Base: Kelly Johnson, Braves
Third Base: Jose Bautista, Pirates
Short Stop: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
Outfield: Corey Patterson, Reds
Outfield: Mark Kotsay, Braves
Outfield: Jeff Francoeur, Braves

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2008 Retirements

Age
Moises Alou
Rich Aurilia
Miguel Bautista
Aaron Boone
Jamie Burke
Raul Casanova
Jose Contreras
Ray Durham
Morgan Ensberg
Cliff Floyd
Julio Franco
Bob Howry
Jeff Kent
Ricky Ledee
Greg Maddox
Kevin Millar
Jamie Moyer
Mike Mussina
Kenny Rogers
Matt Stairs
Mike Stanton
Julian Tavarez
Mike Timlin
Billy Wagner
Tim Wakefield
Jamie Walker
David Wells
Jason Wood

Ability
Hiram Bocachica
Alberto Callaspo
Buck Conts
Terry Evans
Andy Gonzalez
Paul McAnulty
Josh Rabe

Poor Free Agent Market
J.J. Furmaniak
Shawn Green
Byung-Hyun Kim
Reggie Sanders
Chris Woodward

Injury
Mark Buehule
Darin Erstad
Carlos Pena
Elizardo Ramirez
Randy Winn

[doncoryell]

Re: The career of "Nolan Ryan" - RTTS

Nolan Ryan

Career Progression

Stamima: +8
Pitching Clutch: +14
H/9: +16
HR/9: +10
K/9: +12
BB/9: -3
Bunting: +9
Drag Bunting: +10
Durability: +10
Fielding: +5
Arm Strength: +6
Arm Accuracy: +11
Reaction: +10

Overall: +13


Scouting Report

Overall: C

A notch below average

Velocity: B

Velocity is decent but fastball is hittable

Stamina: B

He can start to wear down if used too often

Control: F

If you want wildness, he's your man

Fielding: F

Annual winner of the iron glove

Potential: A

Has the tools to be a superstar

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2009 Starters

American League East

Orioles
Ramon Hernandez, c
Aubrey Huff, 1b
Brian Roberts, 2b
Scott Moore, 3b
George Roberts, ss
Luke Scott, lf
Tiki Redman, cf
Nick Markakis, rf
dh could be anybody so I couldn't tell

Daniel Cabrera
Adam Loewen
Troy Patton
Jeremy Guthrie
Matt Albers

Chris Ray, closer


Red Sox
Jason Varitek, c
Kevin Youkilis, 1b
Joe Thurston, 2b
Mike Lowell, 3b
Julio Lugo, ss
Manny Ramirez, lf
Coco Crisp, cf
J.D. Drew, rf
David Ortiz, dh

Josh Beckert
Daisuke Matsuzaka
John Patterson
Curt Schilling
Bartolo Colon

Jonathan Papelbon, closer


Yankees
Jorge Posada, c
Jason Giambi, 1b
Robinson Cano, 2b
Alex Rodriguez, 3b
Derek Jeter, ss
Johnny Damon, lf
Corey Patterson, cf
Alonso Travis, rf
Hideki Matsui, dh

Joba Chamberlain
Chein-Ming Wang
Phil Hughes
Andy Pettitte
Eric Milton

Mariano Rivera, closer


Rays
Jarvis Nobles, c
Stacy Watts, 1b
Akinori Iwamura, 2b
Ben Zobrist, 3b
Jason Bartlett, ss
Carl Crawford, lf
B.J. Upton, cf
Rocco Baldelli, rf
Jonny Gomes, dh

Scott Kazmir
James Shields
Andy Sonnanstine
Matt Garza
Edwin Jackson

Troy Percival, closer


Blue Jays
Gregg Zahn, c
Frank Thomas, 1b
Aaron Hill, 2b
Scott Rolen, 3b
David Eckstein, ss
Alfonso Soriano, lf
Vernon Wells, cf
Alex Rios, rf
Barry Bonds, dh ("Reggie Stocker" in game)

Roy Halladay
A.J. Burnett
Dustin McGowan
Jesse Litsch
Gustavo Chacin

B.J. Ryan, closer