Oakland A's Franchise-WSB 2K3

[mnhert]

Playing at the House that Ruth Built

Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankess

Game 1

Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii
New York-SP Jose Contreras

Oakland-5
New York-1

WP-Ishii (2-1)
LP-Contreras (4-2)
S-Silva (2)
HR-Hertlein (13)

Game 2

Oakland-SP Barry Zito
New York-SP David Wells

Oakland-3
New York-5

WP-Wells (3-2)
LP-Rincon (4-1)
S-Rivera (12)
HR-Tejada (3)

Game 3

Oakland-SP Mark Mulder
New York-SP Roger Clemens

Oakland-11
New York-3

WP-Mulder (3-1)
LP-Clemens (4-2)
HR-T.Long (6) Durazo (6)

Series Log
The A's once again take 2 of 3 from an opponent and this time it was the leagues winningest Team in the New York Yankees. The A's now hold firmly to the number one spot in the west by 8.5 games.

[mnhert]

Playing at the House that Ruth Built

Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankess

Game 1

Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii
New York-SP Jose Contreras

Oakland-5
New York-1

WP-Ishii (2-1)
LP-Contreras (4-2)
S-Silva (2)
HR-Hertlein (13)

Game 2

Oakland-SP Barry Zito
New York-SP David Wells

Oakland-3
New York-5

WP-Wells (3-2)
LP-Rincon (4-1)
S-Rivera (12)
HR-Tejada (3)

Game 3

Oakland-SP Mark Mulder
New York-SP Roger Clemens

Oakland-11
New York-3

WP-Mulder (3-1)
LP-Clemens (4-2)
HR-T.Long (6) Durazo (6)

Series Log
The A's once again take 2 of 3 from an opponent and this time it was the leagues winningest Team in the New York Yankees. The A's now hold firmly to the number one spot in the west by 8.5 games.

[mnhert]

At Home against the White Sox

Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics

Game 1

Chicago-SP Bartolo Colon
Oakland-SP Tim Hudson

Chicago-13
Oakland-1

WP-Colon (4-2)
LP-Hudson (1-3)
HR-Durazo (7)

Game 2

Chicago-SP Mark Buerhle
Oakland-SP Matt Clement

Chicago-5
Oakland-4

WP-Buerhle (5-1)
LP-Clement (4-1)
S-Koch (10)
HR-Ellis (1)

Game 3

Chicago-SP Jon Garland
Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii

Chicago-17
Oakland-2

WP-Garland (2-4)
LP-Ishii (2-2)

Series Log
WOW! The White Sox came to play as they out score the Athletics 35-8 in the series sweep. The A's just looked flat and tired. The Angels and Rangers both sweep their series' and have gained those games back.

[mnhert]

At Home against the White Sox

Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics

Game 1

Chicago-SP Bartolo Colon
Oakland-SP Tim Hudson

Chicago-13
Oakland-1

WP-Colon (4-2)
LP-Hudson (1-3)
HR-Durazo (7)

Game 2

Chicago-SP Mark Buerhle
Oakland-SP Matt Clement

Chicago-5
Oakland-4

WP-Buerhle (5-1)
LP-Clement (4-1)
S-Koch (10)
HR-Ellis (1)

Game 3

Chicago-SP Jon Garland
Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii

Chicago-17
Oakland-2

WP-Garland (2-4)
LP-Ishii (2-2)

Series Log
WOW! The White Sox came to play as they out score the Athletics 35-8 in the series sweep. The A's just looked flat and tired. The Angels and Rangers both sweep their series' and have gained those games back.

[mnhert]

New York Yankees at home

New York Yankess vs Oakland Athletics

Game 1

New York-SP David Wells
Oakland-SP Barry Zito

New York-2
Oakland-3

WP-Zito (3-0)
LP-Wells (3-3)
S-Foulke (11)
HR-Hertlein (14)

Game 2

New York-SP Roger Clemens
Oakland-SP Mark Mulder

New York-3
Oakland-9

WP-Mulder (4-1)
LP-Clements (4-3)
HR-Tejada (4) J.Dye (8)

Game 3

New York-SP Andy Petitte
Oakland-SP Tim Hudson

New York-4
Oakland-3

WP-Petitte (5-2)
LP-Hudson (1-4)
S-Rivera (13)

Series Log
The A's continue to show they can beat their non division rival as they take another series away form the Yankees 2-1. The Athletics have obvioulsy bounced back from that 3 game skid to keep their first place lead at 8 games. On another note SP Tim Hudson has struggled big time in his last 3 starts losing all 3 with an ERA of 5.29.

[mnhert]

New York Yankees at home

New York Yankess vs Oakland Athletics

Game 1

New York-SP David Wells
Oakland-SP Barry Zito

New York-2
Oakland-3

WP-Zito (3-0)
LP-Wells (3-3)
S-Foulke (11)
HR-Hertlein (14)

Game 2

New York-SP Roger Clemens
Oakland-SP Mark Mulder

New York-3
Oakland-9

WP-Mulder (4-1)
LP-Clements (4-3)
HR-Tejada (4) J.Dye (8)

Game 3

New York-SP Andy Petitte
Oakland-SP Tim Hudson

New York-4
Oakland-3

WP-Petitte (5-2)
LP-Hudson (1-4)
S-Rivera (13)

Series Log
The A's continue to show they can beat their non division rival as they take another series away form the Yankees 2-1. The Athletics have obvioulsy bounced back from that 3 game skid to keep their first place lead at 8 games. On another note SP Tim Hudson has struggled big time in his last 3 starts losing all 3 with an ERA of 5.29.

[mnhert]

@ Detroit for a 3 game Series

Oakland Athletics @ Detroit Tigers

Game 1

Oakland-SP Matt Clement
Detroit-SP Andy Van Heken

Oakland-9
Detroit-3

WP-Clement (5-1)
LP-Santana (0-1)
HR-Hertlein 2(16) Chavez (13)

Game 2

Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii
Detroit-SP Mike Maroth

Oakland-0
Detroit-3

WP-Maroth (1-5)
LP-Ishii (2-3)
S-Anderson (9)

Game 3

Oakland-SP Barry Zito
Detroit-SP Steve W. Sparks

Oakland-1
Detroit-2 F/10

WP-Anderson (1-1)
LP-Foulke (2-2)

Series Log
The A's drop the last 2 games of the series and fall to 26-15 for the season. they have a 3.5 game lead on first and need to pick up the intesity. Oakland's manager Yvi Mendoza has considered signing a veteran SP to give the regular rotation a day off.

[mnhert]

@ Detroit for a 3 game Series

Oakland Athletics @ Detroit Tigers

Game 1

Oakland-SP Matt Clement
Detroit-SP Andy Van Heken

Oakland-9
Detroit-3

WP-Clement (5-1)
LP-Santana (0-1)
HR-Hertlein 2(16) Chavez (13)

Game 2

Oakland-SP Kaz Ishii
Detroit-SP Mike Maroth

Oakland-0
Detroit-3

WP-Maroth (1-5)
LP-Ishii (2-3)
S-Anderson (9)

Game 3

Oakland-SP Barry Zito
Detroit-SP Steve W. Sparks

Oakland-1
Detroit-2 F/10

WP-Anderson (1-1)
LP-Foulke (2-2)

Series Log
The A's drop the last 2 games of the series and fall to 26-15 for the season. they have a 3.5 game lead on first and need to pick up the intesity. Oakland's manager Yvi Mendoza has considered signing a veteran SP to give the regular rotation a day off.

[mnhert]

Veteran Free Agent Signed-5/15

The Oakland Athletics have announced today that they have signed Veteran SP Todd Stottlemyre to a 2 year deal paying him 5 BP's. Stottlemyre will be used as a reliever and may see a couple of starting gigs. The A's pitching has been sluggesh and hopefully Stottlemyre will be able to give the A's rotation the neccessary rest.

[mnhert]

Veteran Free Agent Signed-5/15

The Oakland Athletics have announced today that they have signed Veteran SP Todd Stottlemyre to a 2 year deal paying him 5 BP's. Stottlemyre will be used as a reliever and may see a couple of starting gigs. The A's pitching has been sluggesh and hopefully Stottlemyre will be able to give the A's rotation the neccessary rest.

[EChavez]

Re: Transaction-3/23

Quote:

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ESPN has reported that the Oakland A's have struck 2 deals with two NL teams.

The Cubs sent P Matt Clement and OF Corey Patterson to Oakland in exchange for 1B Scott Hatteberg, P Erik Hiljus and OF Chris Singleton as well as 1 BP

And the L.A. Dodgers have sent P Kaz Ishii, OF Daryle Ward and SS Cesar Izturis to the A's for C Mitch Meluskey, SS Ben Bishop, P Ted Lilly and OF Mike Colangelo.

Both deals have been confirmed by all 3 team officials

Also....

The A's have announced today that they have reached a 4 year contract extension with SS Miguel Tejada paying him 28 BP's

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I like your deals so far - I am in the midst of determining what the A's need and then make some deals for them. As you know, Oakland's budget isn't the highest so whatever deals I make will be sure to keep costs low. I will re-sign Tejada too - if it only were so easy for the A's in real life - good luck with your franchise

[EChavez]

Re: Transaction-3/23

Quote:

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ESPN has reported that the Oakland A's have struck 2 deals with two NL teams.

The Cubs sent P Matt Clement and OF Corey Patterson to Oakland in exchange for 1B Scott Hatteberg, P Erik Hiljus and OF Chris Singleton as well as 1 BP

And the L.A. Dodgers have sent P Kaz Ishii, OF Daryle Ward and SS Cesar Izturis to the A's for C Mitch Meluskey, SS Ben Bishop, P Ted Lilly and OF Mike Colangelo.

Both deals have been confirmed by all 3 team officials

Also....

The A's have announced today that they have reached a 4 year contract extension with SS Miguel Tejada paying him 28 BP's

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I like your deals so far - I am in the midst of determining what the A's need and then make some deals for them. As you know, Oakland's budget isn't the highest so whatever deals I make will be sure to keep costs low. I will re-sign Tejada too - if it only were so easy for the A's in real life - good luck with your franchise

[mnhert]

Re: Transaction-3/23

Yeah I know. I really want the A's to hang on to him. Also, Thanks for the support yo. Ill be watchjing your season progress as well.

[mnhert]

Re: Transaction-3/23

Yeah I know. I really want the A's to hang on to him. Also, Thanks for the support yo. Ill be watchjing your season progress as well.

[mnhert]

MLB Trades

ESPN has announed today that 2 trades involving 4 teams has been completed today.

First, The Florida Marlins and the Texas Rangers have confirmed a deal that will send RP Braden Looper and 2B Luis Castillo to the Rangers in exchange for CF Ryan Ludwick and Closer Jeff Zimmerman

The second deal, which has been confirmed by both teams officials(Kansas City and Atlanta), will have 2B Marcus Giles, 1B Julio Franco and SP Jung Bong sent to Kansas City in exchange for OF Carlos Beltran and RF Alexis Gomez.

The Players involved have already been passed to play and will suit up with their new teams in tomm. games