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Elendil · 07-22-2007, 08:59 PM

2011 Pennant Races

August Owners' Meeting

The Board of Governors met in early August to discuss some items on the league agenda. Fortunately, the league wasn't (yet) facing another fiscal crisis, but there were a few issues to clear up.

First, the Board decided to put the Jets up for sale. They were now on a firm financial footing, and looked set to be a winning team in the near future. The Glacier Pilots were another story. Their decline had been deeper, and while their situation was improving, they were not yet ready for sale. They would undergo another year in league hands.

Second, the league decided to extend the period of amateur rights to three years again, and the same with automatic renewal of rookie contracts. The changes would take effect after the next season.

Finally, the owners decided to create a new award: Manager of the Year. The excitement over the new teams winning games and contending in both divisions was an impetus for this decision.

August 30, 2011

After the All-Star break, the Miners collapsed and allowed the Senators to overtake them. The Nicks came on strong, while the Sentinels and Yukoners fell back, as most observers had expected. However, the Nicks' charge was too little, too late, as the Senators were on a mission. By August 30, they had clinched the Denali Division. They had done it with pitching (what did you expect?), lowering their team ERA to 3.59, easily the best in the league. Defense doesn't just win championships; apparently, it wins pennants.

In the Seward Division, the final two days of the season would be exciting. Four teams could come out with the pennant. Here were the standings:

Anchorage Bucs.............58-49
Kodiak Grizzlies...........57-48
Bethel Mushers.............57-49
Eagle River-Chugiak Jets...56-49

The Bucs had one game left, Bethel two, and the Grizzlies and Jets three each. Kodiak controlled their own destiny: three straight wins and they were in. The Jets would almost certainly have to win all three of their games to have a shot at the title.

Here's the schedule for August 30:

Kodiak at Jets, 1:05 PM
Kodiak at Jets, 7:05 PM
Bethel at Glacier Pilots, 7:05 PM

August 31:

Bethel at Glacier Pilots, 7:05 PM
Kodiak at Jets, 7:05 PM
Peninsula at Bucs, 7:05 PM

Obviously, all eyes were on the Kodiak-Chugiak series. This series would probably determine who won the division. If the Jets took all three, they could win or, more likely, tie. If the Jets took two, then Kodiak would probably be eliminated, but could still force a three- or even four-way tie. If the Jets took just one, there would still be hope for both the Bucs and Mushers to tie the Grizzlies.

Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, they will have to do it without Tom Robbins, who went down with a seven-month injury on August 25. Robbins had been on fire since the All-Star Break, raising his average to .316 and home runs to 21, in 358 AB.

07-22-2007, 08:59 PM	#79
Elendil Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the dynasty forum Posts: 2,318	2011 Pennant Races 2011 Pennant Races August Owners' Meeting The Board of Governors met in early August to discuss some items on the league agenda. Fortunately, the league wasn't (yet) facing another fiscal crisis, but there were a few issues to clear up. First, the Board decided to put the Jets up for sale. They were now on a firm financial footing, and looked set to be a winning team in the near future. The Glacier Pilots were another story. Their decline had been deeper, and while their situation was improving, they were not yet ready for sale. They would undergo another year in league hands. Second, the league decided to extend the period of amateur rights to three years again, and the same with automatic renewal of rookie contracts. The changes would take effect after the next season. Finally, the owners decided to create a new award: Manager of the Year. The excitement over the new teams winning games and contending in both divisions was an impetus for this decision. August 30, 2011 After the All-Star break, the Miners collapsed and allowed the Senators to overtake them. The Nicks came on strong, while the Sentinels and Yukoners fell back, as most observers had expected. However, the Nicks' charge was too little, too late, as the Senators were on a mission. By August 30, they had clinched the Denali Division. They had done it with pitching (what did you expect?), lowering their team ERA to 3.59, easily the best in the league. Defense doesn't just win championships; apparently, it wins pennants. In the Seward Division, the final two days of the season would be exciting. Four teams could come out with the pennant. Here were the standings: Anchorage Bucs.............58-49 Kodiak Grizzlies...........57-48 Bethel Mushers.............57-49 Eagle River-Chugiak Jets...56-49 The Bucs had one game left, Bethel two, and the Grizzlies and Jets three each. Kodiak controlled their own destiny: three straight wins and they were in. The Jets would almost certainly have to win all three of their games to have a shot at the title. Here's the schedule for August 30: Kodiak at Jets, 1:05 PM Kodiak at Jets, 7:05 PM Bethel at Glacier Pilots, 7:05 PM August 31: Bethel at Glacier Pilots, 7:05 PM Kodiak at Jets, 7:05 PM Peninsula at Bucs, 7:05 PM Obviously, all eyes were on the Kodiak-Chugiak series. This series would probably determine who won the division. If the Jets took all three, they could win or, more likely, tie. If the Jets took two, then Kodiak would probably be eliminated, but could still force a three- or even four-way tie. If the Jets took just one, there would still be hope for both the Bucs and Mushers to tie the Grizzlies. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, they will have to do it without Tom Robbins, who went down with a seven-month injury on August 25. Robbins had been on fire since the All-Star Break, raising his average to .316 and home runs to 21, in 358 AB. __________________ Heaven is kicking back with a double Talisker and a churchwarden stuffed with latakia. Last edited by Elendil; 07-23-2007 at 12:14 PM.