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Elendil · 07-16-2007, 11:36 AM

2010-2011 Offseason

2010 Awards

Hitter of the Year

Bob Horton (NPN) - 114 hits, 26 doubles, 1 triple, 17 home runs, .364 BA, 63 runs

Pitcher of the Year

Chance Major (NPN) - 14-3 won-lost, 2.49 ERA, 23 starts, 145 innings, 164 strikeouts

Rookie of the Year

George Mullins (NPN) - .347 BA, .406 OBP, 395 AB, 63 R, 137 H, 13 HR, 64 RBI, 35 BB

Reliever of the Year

Monzaemon Mihashi (ERC) - 1.62 ERA, 19 SV, 6-1 record, 90.2 save percentage

Comeback Player of the Year

Will Blain (MSM) - 9-4 record, 2.17 ERA, 9 HR, 52 BB, 93 K in 133 IP after two injury-plagued seasons that followed a strong 2007

2010-11 Hot Stove

Key Alaskan Free Agents

Anchorage Bucs

The Bucs will lose several valuable players to free agency, mostly notably outfielder Dave Bonnar (.324/.431/.452), pitcher Jack Hatt (9-9, 3.54), outfielder John Horswill (.263/.372/.457), shortstop Bill Duval (.291/.344/.655 in 110 AB), and centerfielder Bryce Payne (.270/.329/.401).

Anchorage Glacier Pilots

Their only free agent that will arouse any significant interest is likely to be third baseman Johan House (.293/.364/.421).

Bethel Mushers

Third baseman Jim Noel (.249/.342/.439), now 34, pitcher Newt Langille (8-8, 3.82), and closer Loren Coleman (13 SV, 5.02 ERA) should get some decent offers. First baseman Matt Carlson (.304/.398/.491) is retiring, despite having his best season ever.

Eagle River-Chugiak Jets

Pitcher Eric Liger (8-8, 3.35), pitcher Martin Gagnon (8-6, 2.75), and catcher Ryan Harvey (.277/.352/.373), also this year's Glove Wizard winner, should draw substantial interest.

Fairbanks Goldpanners

Outfielder Jimmy Williams (.266/.327/.475) and shortstop Bill Rogers (.263/.315/.410) are the only losses that might hurt.

Juneau Senators

They look to be hit pretty hard again by free agency, with outfielder Doug Beard (.281/.379/.471) and pitcher Louis Mays (7-4, 1.97) both eligible.

Ketchikan King Salmon

Ketchikan will almost certainly be unable to re-sign outfielder Brad Porter (.322/.377/.485), second baseman Clay Graham (.307/.396/.423), outfielder George Henneberry (.273/.381/.385), and closer Ed Staitie (2.95 ERA, 21 SV) on the open market.

Kodiak Grizzlies

Second baseman Doug Griffin (.288/.367/.447), first baseman Don Goodyear (.274/.365/.489), and pitcher Eric Pease (5-6, 4.63 but .320 BABIP) will all file, putting a big crimp into their contending aspirations.

Mat-Su Miners

No truly significant losses, so the Denali champs will stay largely intact.

North Pole Nicks

The team may lose Chip Becker (13-5, 2.83), Ryan Dye (8-5, 4.21), and Bob Horton (.364/.462/.617), seriously damaging their prospects for '11.

Peninsula Oilers

The Oilers look set to lose Ron Quinton (10-5, 2.41) and a few other replacement-level players.

Sitka Sentinels

The Sentinels could lose catcher Dan Montgomery (.287/.321/.414) and franchise outfielder Connor Poapst (a highly disappointing .240/.358/.402 season last year).

In addition to the above, three players from the Lower 48 have flown up to Alaska recently for tryouts: third baseman Erik Boone (hit .305/.377/.458 for Sitka in '07 and has been bouncing around the Royals' organization since), reliever Jason Hilton (2.40 ERA in 15 major-league innings with the Phillies and Dodgers), and starter Al Monahan (two scoreless innings with the Mets). If signed, Hilton or Monahan would be the first MLB player to go to the Alaskan League. No former Alaskan League player has ever made it to the majors, although many have been signed by major league organizations.

League Finances

The ratings from the previous ACS had gone so well that the league was able to sign a statewide TV deal. Saturday day games would be televised throughout the season. These time slots were not big draws, as most Alaskans spent summer Saturdays out and about, enjoying the warm weather, but it was better than nothing.

The previous season, the Glacier Pilots and Jets had both made substantial amounts of money with their minimal payrolls, and the Jets looked ready to pay off all their debts after next season. The Pilots still had a way to go and would have to be frugal again this year.

Most teams had made money last year. The Goldpanners did lose money, but their rate of decline had slowed, and the league was reluctant to take them over as long as their current owners were committed to paying off the team's debts.

However, one team had unexpected and catastrophic losses: the King Salmon. After four years of mediocrity in a very small market, the Ketchikan club could no longer bring fans to the park or sell their merchandise. The owners obtained league permission to sell the franchise.

With the league's overall prospects looking up, the club did have some value and could prosper with better management. Ultimately, a Yukon businessman agreed to buy the club for $157,000, taking on the team's considerable debts, so long as he could move the team to Whitehorse. The other owners (the Board of Governors) unanimously agreed, and the second franchise move in the league's history was set to take place.

07-16-2007, 11:36 AM	#75
Elendil Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the dynasty forum Posts: 2,318	2010-11 Offseason 2010-2011 Offseason 2010 Awards Hitter of the Year Bob Horton (NPN) - 114 hits, 26 doubles, 1 triple, 17 home runs, .364 BA, 63 runs Pitcher of the Year Chance Major (NPN) - 14-3 won-lost, 2.49 ERA, 23 starts, 145 innings, 164 strikeouts Rookie of the Year George Mullins (NPN) - .347 BA, .406 OBP, 395 AB, 63 R, 137 H, 13 HR, 64 RBI, 35 BB Reliever of the Year Monzaemon Mihashi (ERC) - 1.62 ERA, 19 SV, 6-1 record, 90.2 save percentage Comeback Player of the Year Will Blain (MSM) - 9-4 record, 2.17 ERA, 9 HR, 52 BB, 93 K in 133 IP after two injury-plagued seasons that followed a strong 2007 2010-11 Hot Stove Key Alaskan Free Agents Anchorage Bucs The Bucs will lose several valuable players to free agency, mostly notably outfielder Dave Bonnar (.324/.431/.452), pitcher Jack Hatt (9-9, 3.54), outfielder John Horswill (.263/.372/.457), shortstop Bill Duval (.291/.344/.655 in 110 AB), and centerfielder Bryce Payne (.270/.329/.401). Anchorage Glacier Pilots Their only free agent that will arouse any significant interest is likely to be third baseman Johan House (.293/.364/.421). Bethel Mushers Third baseman Jim Noel (.249/.342/.439), now 34, pitcher Newt Langille (8-8, 3.82), and closer Loren Coleman (13 SV, 5.02 ERA) should get some decent offers. First baseman Matt Carlson (.304/.398/.491) is retiring, despite having his best season ever. Eagle River-Chugiak Jets Pitcher Eric Liger (8-8, 3.35), pitcher Martin Gagnon (8-6, 2.75), and catcher Ryan Harvey (.277/.352/.373), also this year's Glove Wizard winner, should draw substantial interest. Fairbanks Goldpanners Outfielder Jimmy Williams (.266/.327/.475) and shortstop Bill Rogers (.263/.315/.410) are the only losses that might hurt. Juneau Senators They look to be hit pretty hard again by free agency, with outfielder Doug Beard (.281/.379/.471) and pitcher Louis Mays (7-4, 1.97) both eligible. Ketchikan King Salmon Ketchikan will almost certainly be unable to re-sign outfielder Brad Porter (.322/.377/.485), second baseman Clay Graham (.307/.396/.423), outfielder George Henneberry (.273/.381/.385), and closer Ed Staitie (2.95 ERA, 21 SV) on the open market. Kodiak Grizzlies Second baseman Doug Griffin (.288/.367/.447), first baseman Don Goodyear (.274/.365/.489), and pitcher Eric Pease (5-6, 4.63 but .320 BABIP) will all file, putting a big crimp into their contending aspirations. Mat-Su Miners No truly significant losses, so the Denali champs will stay largely intact. North Pole Nicks The team may lose Chip Becker (13-5, 2.83), Ryan Dye (8-5, 4.21), and Bob Horton (.364/.462/.617), seriously damaging their prospects for '11. Peninsula Oilers The Oilers look set to lose Ron Quinton (10-5, 2.41) and a few other replacement-level players. Sitka Sentinels The Sentinels could lose catcher Dan Montgomery (.287/.321/.414) and franchise outfielder Connor Poapst (a highly disappointing .240/.358/.402 season last year). In addition to the above, three players from the Lower 48 have flown up to Alaska recently for tryouts: third baseman Erik Boone (hit .305/.377/.458 for Sitka in '07 and has been bouncing around the Royals' organization since), reliever Jason Hilton (2.40 ERA in 15 major-league innings with the Phillies and Dodgers), and starter Al Monahan (two scoreless innings with the Mets). If signed, Hilton or Monahan would be the first MLB player to go to the Alaskan League. No former Alaskan League player has ever made it to the majors, although many have been signed by major league organizations. League Finances The ratings from the previous ACS had gone so well that the league was able to sign a statewide TV deal. Saturday day games would be televised throughout the season. These time slots were not big draws, as most Alaskans spent summer Saturdays out and about, enjoying the warm weather, but it was better than nothing. The previous season, the Glacier Pilots and Jets had both made substantial amounts of money with their minimal payrolls, and the Jets looked ready to pay off all their debts after next season. The Pilots still had a way to go and would have to be frugal again this year. Most teams had made money last year. The Goldpanners did lose money, but their rate of decline had slowed, and the league was reluctant to take them over as long as their current owners were committed to paying off the team's debts. However, one team had unexpected and catastrophic losses: the King Salmon. After four years of mediocrity in a very small market, the Ketchikan club could no longer bring fans to the park or sell their merchandise. The owners obtained league permission to sell the franchise. With the league's overall prospects looking up, the club did have some value and could prosper with better management. Ultimately, a Yukon businessman agreed to buy the club for $157,000, taking on the team's considerable debts, so long as he could move the team to Whitehorse. The other owners (the Board of Governors) unanimously agreed, and the second franchise move in the league's history was set to take place. Last edited by Elendil; 07-20-2007 at 02:40 PM.