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Joy in Mudville · 11-16-2008, 12:49 PM

The Joy in Mudville League trade deadline came and went with just one deal being consumated.

The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed hitting Mike Easler from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a second-round pick in next summer's amateur draft.

Easler is likely to see action as the Rangers' designated hitter.

Expansion '77
It's official: the two expansion teams will be added to the American League next season.

The Toronto Blue Jays will play in the AL East while the Seattle Mariners will reside in the AL West.

Both franchises will stockpile their rosters through an expansion draft of unprotected players off the existing teams' rosters.

In addition, it's rumored that Toronto and Seattle will hold the first two picks in the amateur draft with a coin flip determining which club chooses No. 1 overall.

The league is still seeking to finalized ownership for these two cities.

Home Run Watch
Cleveland All-Star third baseman Mike Schmidt has fallen off his record-setting pace in the home run chase.

The 26-year-old Schmidt has hit 26 homers thus far in '76. Current projections have Schmidt for 43 home runs, which would leave him one short of the single-season record.

Atlanta's Hank Aaron (1970) and Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell (1972) each swatted 44 longballs in one year.

Detroit Tiger Dave Kingman holds the AL record with 43 home runs set in 1974.

Powerful Powell
New York Met first baseman Boog Powell is enjoying a banner season.

The 34-year-old has 17 home runs to date and has passed Dick Allen of Kansas City as the JIM career leader in homers.

Powell, the 1970 AL Most Valuable Player with Baltimore, has 188 round-trippers. That's three more than Allen, who has just six this season.

Willie Stargell of Pittsburgh is third on the all-time list with 183 homers.

Pattin Victorious
Though his name is spelled differently, Kansas City pitcher Marty Pattin would make General George S. Patton proud.

The pitching Pattin has posted a 14-5 record with a 2.82 ERA for the first-place Royals this season. No bad for a player who entered the 1976 season with a career 60-96 record.

The Charleston, Illinois native is playing for his fourth organization, yet seems to have found a home in Kansas City. Pattin came to the Royals along with Dick Allen in a 1973 trade that sent Amos Otis and a draft pick to Baltimore.

Since joining the KC staff, Pattin has notched 55 wins, thrown a no-hitter and made the All-Star team.

Not bad for a guy no one seemed to want just a few short seasons ago.

11-16-2008, 12:49 PM	#2087
Joy in Mudville Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,591	JIM Notebook: Rangers Land Easler The Joy in Mudville League trade deadline came and went with just one deal being consumated. The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed hitting Mike Easler from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a second-round pick in next summer's amateur draft. Easler is likely to see action as the Rangers' designated hitter. Expansion '77 It's official: the two expansion teams will be added to the American League next season. The Toronto Blue Jays will play in the AL East while the Seattle Mariners will reside in the AL West. Both franchises will stockpile their rosters through an expansion draft of unprotected players off the existing teams' rosters. In addition, it's rumored that Toronto and Seattle will hold the first two picks in the amateur draft with a coin flip determining which club chooses No. 1 overall. The league is still seeking to finalized ownership for these two cities. Home Run Watch Cleveland All-Star third baseman Mike Schmidt has fallen off his record-setting pace in the home run chase. The 26-year-old Schmidt has hit 26 homers thus far in '76. Current projections have Schmidt for 43 home runs, which would leave him one short of the single-season record. Atlanta's Hank Aaron (1970) and Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell (1972) each swatted 44 longballs in one year. Detroit Tiger Dave Kingman holds the AL record with 43 home runs set in 1974. Powerful Powell New York Met first baseman Boog Powell is enjoying a banner season. The 34-year-old has 17 home runs to date and has passed Dick Allen of Kansas City as the JIM career leader in homers. Powell, the 1970 AL Most Valuable Player with Baltimore, has 188 round-trippers. That's three more than Allen, who has just six this season. Willie Stargell of Pittsburgh is third on the all-time list with 183 homers. Pattin Victorious Though his name is spelled differently, Kansas City pitcher Marty Pattin would make General George S. Patton proud. The pitching Pattin has posted a 14-5 record with a 2.82 ERA for the first-place Royals this season. No bad for a player who entered the 1976 season with a career 60-96 record. The Charleston, Illinois native is playing for his fourth organization, yet seems to have found a home in Kansas City. Pattin came to the Royals along with Dick Allen in a 1973 trade that sent Amos Otis and a draft pick to Baltimore. Since joining the KC staff, Pattin has notched 55 wins, thrown a no-hitter and made the All-Star team. Not bad for a guy no one seemed to want just a few short seasons ago. Attached Images Last edited by Joy in Mudville; 11-17-2008 at 08:38 AM.