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snowdogjrr · 01-24-2005, 07:46 PM

11/1/04

World Series: New York Yankees over Houston Astros, 4-3.

MVP
AL: Magglio Ordonez .350-37-119
NL: Albert Pujols .338-38-129

Cy Young
AL: Pedro Martinez 27-4, 2.97, 263 K, 242.2 IP
NL: Josh Beckett 23-6, 2.41, 211 K, 213 IP

ROY
AL: Bobby Crosby .308-15-72
NL: Kaz Matsui .300-10-76

Fireman
AL: Keith Foulke 2-3, 2.30, 41 SV
NL: Armando Benitez 6-7, 2.30, 43 SV

Montreal Capsule:

Vidro named team MVP
Based on a vote by the players, Jose Vidro has been named Expos MVP this year. Despite teammate Ryan Klesko having better numbers, the players thought that Vidro's play over the season and his veteran leadership made him deserve the award. Ryan Klesko said "I voted for him-I mean, he was with the team the whole year, and his whole career. But I look forward to challenging him next year."

Jose Vidro was all smiles to be team MVP

Team Analysis
IF: The infield was led by team MVP Vidro, hitting .322 and scoring 94 runs. 3B Tony Batista went .284-15-51, but was beset with injuries, and lost playing time to Sean Burroughs after the trade. Ryan Klesko split time between first and left field, but put up good numbers, .278-26-103 with a .409 OBP. SS Khalil Greene played great defense, and could turn into a good hitter.

Cheer up, Khalil, you were traded to a winner!

OF: Carl Everett was not playing well, so he was traded to the Dads. Terrmel Sledge swiped 30 bases and actually knocked in 87 runs. Brad Wilkerson walked over 100 times, but also struck out over 140.

Thief!

C: The team was pleasantly surprised by the play of Brian Schneider, who hit .286 (2nd among NL catchers), drove in 75 (also 2nd), and crossed home 61 times. He also hit 40 doubles, tops in the league for catchers. He also assisted on 75 defensive outs, third best for catchers.

Breakout catcher Brian Schneider

SP: Of the five main starters this year, only two pitchers: Zach Day and Livan Hernandez had and ERA above four. And the highest, Hernandez's, was 4.66. That was actually tops on the team, including relievers. All told, the starters were responsible for 58 wins, 53 losses. Tomo Ohka went 15-13 with a 3.92 ERA, the staff's best pitcher.

Staff Anchor Ohka

RP: Only one pitcher had an ERA above 4, Chad Bentz at 4.48. Rocky Biddle pitched well in the setup role, with 84.2 IP, a 2.66 ERA, an 87 K's. Closer Luis Ayala was Mr. Inconsistent, playing well on the road (2-0, 2.14, 18 SV, 1.01 WHIP) but horrible at home (2-4, 6.05, 15 SV, 1.27 WHIP). The first half of the season was also dramatically different from the second. First: 29 Games, 20 SV, 10 R allowed. Second: 36 Games, 14 SV, 25 R allowed. He may be better suited elsewhere in the bullpen.

He looks happy, this must be pre All-Star Ayala.

Off-Season Plan
Here's what I'll try to do, in random order:
1. Find a closer. Look in the free agent market, if nothing else, try out Biddle.
2. Find some right handed hitting. Of the eight starters, one was right handed, one switch, six lefties. I will probably look to deal for some right handed bats.
3. Get some talent in the minors.
4. Homerun power.
5. I'll also be looking really close at the free agents that can get on base.

01-24-2005, 07:46 PM	#12
snowdogjrr Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Antonio Posts: 53	2004 season in review 11/1/04 World Series: New York Yankees over Houston Astros, 4-3. MVP AL: Magglio Ordonez .350-37-119 NL: Albert Pujols .338-38-129 Cy Young AL: Pedro Martinez 27-4, 2.97, 263 K, 242.2 IP NL: Josh Beckett 23-6, 2.41, 211 K, 213 IP ROY AL: Bobby Crosby .308-15-72 NL: Kaz Matsui .300-10-76 Fireman AL: Keith Foulke 2-3, 2.30, 41 SV NL: Armando Benitez 6-7, 2.30, 43 SV Montreal Capsule: Vidro named team MVP Based on a vote by the players, Jose Vidro has been named Expos MVP this year. Despite teammate Ryan Klesko having better numbers, the players thought that Vidro's play over the season and his veteran leadership made him deserve the award. Ryan Klesko said "I voted for him-I mean, he was with the team the whole year, and his whole career. But I look forward to challenging him next year." Jose Vidro was all smiles to be team MVP Team Analysis IF: The infield was led by team MVP Vidro, hitting .322 and scoring 94 runs. 3B Tony Batista went .284-15-51, but was beset with injuries, and lost playing time to Sean Burroughs after the trade. Ryan Klesko split time between first and left field, but put up good numbers, .278-26-103 with a .409 OBP. SS Khalil Greene played great defense, and could turn into a good hitter. Cheer up, Khalil, you were traded to a winner! OF: Carl Everett was not playing well, so he was traded to the Dads. Terrmel Sledge swiped 30 bases and actually knocked in 87 runs. Brad Wilkerson walked over 100 times, but also struck out over 140. Thief! C: The team was pleasantly surprised by the play of Brian Schneider, who hit .286 (2nd among NL catchers), drove in 75 (also 2nd), and crossed home 61 times. He also hit 40 doubles, tops in the league for catchers. He also assisted on 75 defensive outs, third best for catchers. Breakout catcher Brian Schneider SP: Of the five main starters this year, only two pitchers: Zach Day and Livan Hernandez had and ERA above four. And the highest, Hernandez's, was 4.66. That was actually tops on the team, including relievers. All told, the starters were responsible for 58 wins, 53 losses. Tomo Ohka went 15-13 with a 3.92 ERA, the staff's best pitcher. Staff Anchor Ohka RP: Only one pitcher had an ERA above 4, Chad Bentz at 4.48. Rocky Biddle pitched well in the setup role, with 84.2 IP, a 2.66 ERA, an 87 K's. Closer Luis Ayala was Mr. Inconsistent, playing well on the road (2-0, 2.14, 18 SV, 1.01 WHIP) but horrible at home (2-4, 6.05, 15 SV, 1.27 WHIP). The first half of the season was also dramatically different from the second. First: 29 Games, 20 SV, 10 R allowed. Second: 36 Games, 14 SV, 25 R allowed. He may be better suited elsewhere in the bullpen. He looks happy, this must be pre All-Star Ayala. Off-Season Plan Here's what I'll try to do, in random order: 1. Find a closer. Look in the free agent market, if nothing else, try out Biddle. 2. Find some right handed hitting. Of the eight starters, one was right handed, one switch, six lefties. I will probably look to deal for some right handed bats. 3. Get some talent in the minors. 4. Homerun power. 5. I'll also be looking really close at the free agents that can get on base. __________________ Put Joe Jackson in the Hall.