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Snap Wilson · 04-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Let's reflect on the month that was April, shall we?

Standings
The Cards had a good April, going 13-5. They're leading the National League East, three games up on Les Expos. Last year's champs, the Pirates, are last in the division at 5-13. The Astros are a game up on the Padres in the NL West.

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the AL East, a game and half ahead of the Orioles. Harvey's Wallbangers have been quiet so far except for Cecil Cooper (.365/.397/.622) and newly-acquired Ted Simmons (.354/.392/.583) who they inked to a three-year extension. Don't say I never did nothin' for you, Milwaukee. It's pitching that has the Brewers at the top of the league, as they're first in almost every category. Larry Sorenson is 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA and Paul Mitchell is 3-0, 2.60 to go along with a fine assortment of hair care products, and closer Bill Castro hasn't allowed a run in seven save opportunities. Who needs Rollie Fingers, anyway?

Out in the AL West, it's a dogfight as the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers are tied for the division lead with the Kansas City Royals only half a game back. Remember when the Royals were good? Fun times all around.

But you didn't come here to read about the AL. Let's talk some Redbirds baseball.

Team Rankings
Batting Average - .308 (1st)
On Base + Slugging - .814 (1st)
Runs Scored - 102 (2nd)
Home Runs - 10 (8th)
Earned Run Average - 3.89 (4th)
Starters ERA - 3.79 (2nd)
Relievers ERA - 4.19 (7th)

If we're not quite Harvey's Wallbanger's we're at least Snap's Slap-Hitters. A rundown of how our position players are doing:

Catcher: Joe Nolan (.310/.323/.362) He is what I would refer to as a "good singles hitter." Doesn't do much else, unfortunately. Only one walk and three extra base hits, all doubles. Plus, he's easier to run on than Mackey Sasser (base stealers 21/27). Aw, that was mean.

I traded backup Terry Kennedy to the Gigantes for catcher Dennis Littlejohn. Neither can hit their weight, but Littlejohn has some fielding skillz (83 abi/83 arm) so I'll use him against the more run-happy teams around the league.

First Base: Keith Hernandez (.333/.429./.542) 'Nuff said. And the best part is, computer players don't do drugs. Go Keith!

Second Base:Tommy Herr (.333/.367/.514) Showing some nice extra base pop with five doubles and a league-leading four triples. We like him.

Third Base: Paul Molitor (.324/.407/.500) Molitor's only negative is that the game keeps referring to him as "The Ignitor," which is one of the ten worst nicknames ever. I may need to do some database tweaking here.

Shortstop: Ozzie Smith (.222/.290/.238) This game is severely cheating my man Oz. His potential has fallen to 55, which is just wrong. Look how long he played! Doesn't the game recognize if you play that many games at a position, that you have to be really damned good at it? I'm getting upset here. Anyway, Ozzie is my shortstop for the long haul. And I'm not above cheating to make him a good player. Don't make me do it, OOTP!

Left Field: Rickey Henderson (.316/.402/.355) A fine leadoff hitter. I've also stolen nine bases with him, but been caught stealing six times. I've been atrocious with the base stealing, btw. I'm the master of running on pitchouts. I really need to start picking my spots better, so that Baseball Prospectus will stop sending me angry e-mails.

Center Field: The Murph (.339/.397/.482) The Murph abides, baby. He got hurt making a play in the field and is on the shelf for a couple of weeks, so Durham is filling in for him. Speaking of whom...

Right Field: Leon 'Bull' Durham (.348/.392/.652) Read those numbers again. Guess which player leads the Cards with five home runs and 19 RBIs? He's tied for the league lead in the latter category. And he's part of a platoon, for chrissakes. The Bull has been the biggest surprise this April, earning the Rookie of the Month award. His overall/potential has jumped from 41 to 58. All this with his crazy fielding ratings. Just don't wave a red cape in front of him. He doesn't like that.

The other side of the platoon, Richie Zisk, has been holding up his end of the bargain as well (.400/.455/.467). Right field has been a real strength for us in the early going.

Next post: It's Vuke's world, we're just living in it.

04-19-2007, 11:12 AM	#19
Snap Wilson Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 92	Let's reflect on the month that was April, shall we? Standings The Cards had a good April, going 13-5. They're leading the National League East, three games up on Les Expos. Last year's champs, the Pirates, are last in the division at 5-13. The Astros are a game up on the Padres in the NL West. The Milwaukee Brewers lead the AL East, a game and half ahead of the Orioles. Harvey's Wallbangers have been quiet so far except for Cecil Cooper (.365/.397/.622) and newly-acquired Ted Simmons (.354/.392/.583) who they inked to a three-year extension. Don't say I never did nothin' for you, Milwaukee. It's pitching that has the Brewers at the top of the league, as they're first in almost every category. Larry Sorenson is 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA and Paul Mitchell is 3-0, 2.60 to go along with a fine assortment of hair care products, and closer Bill Castro hasn't allowed a run in seven save opportunities. Who needs Rollie Fingers, anyway? Out in the AL West, it's a dogfight as the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers are tied for the division lead with the Kansas City Royals only half a game back. Remember when the Royals were good? Fun times all around. But you didn't come here to read about the AL. Let's talk some Redbirds baseball. Team Rankings Batting Average - .308 (1st) On Base + Slugging - .814 (1st) Runs Scored - 102 (2nd) Home Runs - 10 (8th) Earned Run Average - 3.89 (4th) Starters ERA - 3.79 (2nd) Relievers ERA - 4.19 (7th) If we're not quite Harvey's Wallbanger's we're at least Snap's Slap-Hitters. A rundown of how our position players are doing: Catcher: Joe Nolan (.310/.323/.362) He is what I would refer to as a "good singles hitter." Doesn't do much else, unfortunately. Only one walk and three extra base hits, all doubles. Plus, he's easier to run on than Mackey Sasser (base stealers 21/27). Aw, that was mean. I traded backup Terry Kennedy to the Gigantes for catcher Dennis Littlejohn. Neither can hit their weight, but Littlejohn has some fielding skillz (83 abi/83 arm) so I'll use him against the more run-happy teams around the league. First Base: Keith Hernandez (.333/.429./.542) 'Nuff said. And the best part is, computer players don't do drugs. Go Keith! Second Base:Tommy Herr (.333/.367/.514) Showing some nice extra base pop with five doubles and a league-leading four triples. We like him. Third Base: Paul Molitor (.324/.407/.500) Molitor's only negative is that the game keeps referring to him as "The Ignitor," which is one of the ten worst nicknames ever. I may need to do some database tweaking here. Shortstop: Ozzie Smith (.222/.290/.238) This game is severely cheating my man Oz. His potential has fallen to 55, which is just wrong. Look how long he played! Doesn't the game recognize if you play that many games at a position, that you have to be really damned good at it? I'm getting upset here. Anyway, Ozzie is my shortstop for the long haul. And I'm not above cheating to make him a good player. Don't make me do it, OOTP! Left Field: Rickey Henderson (.316/.402/.355) A fine leadoff hitter. I've also stolen nine bases with him, but been caught stealing six times. I've been atrocious with the base stealing, btw. I'm the master of running on pitchouts. I really need to start picking my spots better, so that Baseball Prospectus will stop sending me angry e-mails. Center Field: The Murph (.339/.397/.482) The Murph abides, baby. He got hurt making a play in the field and is on the shelf for a couple of weeks, so Durham is filling in for him. Speaking of whom... Right Field: Leon 'Bull' Durham (.348/.392/.652) Read those numbers again. Guess which player leads the Cards with five home runs and 19 RBIs? He's tied for the league lead in the latter category. And he's part of a platoon, for chrissakes. The Bull has been the biggest surprise this April, earning the Rookie of the Month award. His overall/potential has jumped from 41 to 58. All this with his crazy fielding ratings. Just don't wave a red cape in front of him. He doesn't like that. The other side of the platoon, Richie Zisk, has been holding up his end of the bargain as well (.400/.455/.467). Right field has been a real strength for us in the early going. Next post: It's Vuke's world, we're just living in it. Last edited by Snap Wilson; 04-19-2007 at 11:26 AM.