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illeracula · 03-11-2014, 08:00 PM

Current Week: 5-1 (49-13 - GB (+16))
Next Week: 3 @ Baltimore Barons, 3 vs Salisbury Ports
Power Ranking: 1
Fan Interest: 86
Owners Mood: Ecstatic

Runs Scored: 388 (1st)
Avg: .296 (1st)
Runs Against: 186 (1st)
Starters ERA: 2.90 (1st)
Pen ERA: 2.37 (1st)
Def Eff: .730 (1st)

Lineup Change: I moved Jeff Lewis from #4 to #3, moving Derek Campbell from #4 to #3 and Mauro Candelaria from #3 to #5.

Game 57:
Norfolk 14, Virginia Beach 3
Jose Matos (8-2) threw 90 pitches in 5 innings, before handing the ball over to the pen. Derek Carter and Ron Harris each went 2 perfect innings. Jeff Lewis lead the offense with a 4-5 day, including a HR (11). Derek Campbell added 2 hits, 3 runs and 2 RBI, including a HR (9), Jesus Rivera went deep (7) and drove in 3 and King Brock hit a solo-HR (9).

Game 58:
Norfolk 7, Virginia Beach 2
Arturo Ramirez (ND) went 5.1 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, but the offense couldn't get the lead till after he left. Ron Harris (1-0) went 2 more perfect innings for the win. The offense was lead by Kent Davis and Mauro Candelaria who each had 3 hits. Mauro added 3 RBI's and Jose Escamilla hit a grand-slam (3).

Draft Pick News:
R2, Pick 17 (Overall 42): Vernon Tilly (RF) has signed for $420,000 and
R3, Pick 23 (Overall 69): Ronnie Ludwick (SS) has signed for $250,000 and both will be sent to San Jose to begin their careers.

Game 59:
Norfolk 4, Washington 3
Shawn Brock (9-1) won his team leading 9th game going 7 innings allowing 8 hits an 3 runs, while striking out 6. The bullpen of 5 combined to close the door with Dalton Whitaker pitching the 9th for the save (14). Kent Davis, Derek Cambpell and Ed Duke all had 2 hits. Derek Campbell (10) and King Brock (10) each hit solo-HR's.

Draft Pick News:
R3, Pick 18 (Overall 64): Sergio Beltran (SS) isn't happy with our $270,000 offer, he demands $310,000. I will bump our offer to $290,000 but won't go much higher than that. I will have to determine if he is worth it or not.

Game 60:
Norfolk 6, Washington 3
Ron Reilly (5-2) went 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 8. Dalton Whitaker went the 9th for the save (15). Kent Davis, Roberto Perez and King Brock all had 2 hits. Brock had 2 doubles. Bryan O'Neil hit his first big-league HR (1) going 1-3 with 2-RBI's in the start.

Draft Pick News:
R2, Pick 21 (Overall 46): Tim Rodriquez (SP) isn't happy with our offer of $370,000 and wants $380,000. Ok, my guess is we will give to his demand of $380,000 and he still won't be happy. He seems like he is ready to back away from playing this year and reentering next year. We will see.

Game 61:
Norfolk 4, Washington 1
Miguel Contreras (7-1) went 8.1 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits, while striking out 5. Jamie King gave up a solo-HR and Will Rose retired the last 2 for the save (1). The offense only had 4 hits, the big blow was a 2nd inning 3-run HR (1) by Augusto Rodriquez.

Game 62:
Norfolk 2, Washington 3 (13 Innings)
Jose Matos (ND) went 7.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits. Elmer Hawkins (2-1) took the loss going 3.2 innings allowing 2 hits, including a HR. The offense had 11 hits and left 15 runners on. Kent Davis lead the way with a 3-7 day, Mauro Candelaria and Jose Renteria each had 2 hits.

Draft News:
R1, Pick 18 (Overall 18): Michael Heathcote (SP) has signed for $500,000 and will head to Jackonsville to start pitching for the Cav's orginization. The signing of Heathcote leaves only 2 picks unsigned, both "extremely hard" and doubtful.

Around the League:

Jarred Perry of the Lewes Braves went down with a sprained ankle an dis expect o miss up to 3 weeks. The ace of the Braves staff will be missed as they try to keep pace with the Dover Generals: 8-1 2.55
Howard Johns is the latest injury to hit the Chesapeake Blue Crabs, the starting 2B will miss 3 weeks or more with a torn ligament in his thumb: .261-4-18
Annaoplis Admirals reliever Garip Ertegun will miss 2-3 months with a forearm sprain: 10 Games, 3-0 1.50.
Pedor Delon of the Richmond Cardinals has now hit in 20 straight games.
Cristo Canseco's hit streak has reached 25 games, the season long is 27, he is closing in.

Players of the Week:
Delaware: John Bean, Milton Brewers, 11-26, 2 HR's, 9 RBI's
MarVa: Roberto Villalobos, Chesapeake Blue Crabs, 12-23, 1 HR's 3 RBI's

Power Rankings:
1) Norfolk Cavaliers (147.3)
2) Dover Generals (114.2)
3) Lewes Braves (109.5)
4) Annapolis Admirals (106.3)
5) Ocean City Tourists (102.7)

GM Notes: We are playing better than I would of expected, but I am not going to complain. Bill Parker, our owner is happy, as we seem to heading to our 3rd straight playoff appearance and 4th in 5 years. Our budget keeps growing, and our profit keeps shrinking. He is lenient, but there has to be a time when he gets fed up with us, not making as much as we could. I guess thats the trade off wins versus income... Jesus Rivera seems to be fielding the ball better than he was earlier in the season, which is good, but he still isn't hitting like I'd like him too. Jesus was an innagural pick in 2013 and been with us ever since. I am just not sure about his future here. Can I maintain a viable offense with him AND Augusto Rodriquez? Augusto is a possible Gold Glove winner, so if they both are going to hit the same, the edge will go to Rodriquez. Then again we have time to make decisions, not sure why I am focusing on this now.

... I was thinking Roberto Perez was having an off-season, but he is pretty much on par with his MVP seasons of the past 2 years. He just gets the done quietly. That being said he isn't stealing as many bases as he has. Only project for 39 this year (62 and 54 the last 2)... When I traded for Shawn Brock I was expecting a decent #4 pitcher, what he has done this year has been awesome for me. I can only hope that he keeps it up for the rest of the year. He as 7-17 last season and is 9-1 this year, with a WHIP of 1.05 (0.49 better than last year). The acquisition of Brock does make the loss of Cooper Managhaya easier to take... After a "rough" May Miguel Contreras seems to be back to top form. May: 2-0 in 6 starts with a 3.67 ERA. In June he is 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA. I guess I have to take a deep breath and realize he isn't going to be perfect every game. I am glad I have him on my side for 4 more years that is for sure.

Grad school is starting back up, so updates might be as frequent. We will see, its always a nice break to get some baseball in.

03-11-2014, 08:00 PM	#450
illeracula Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,931	Week 10 Current Week: 5-1 (49-13 - GB (+16)) Next Week: 3 @ Baltimore Barons, 3 vs Salisbury Ports Power Ranking: 1 Fan Interest: 86 Owners Mood: Ecstatic Runs Scored: 388 (1st) Avg: .296 (1st) Runs Against: 186 (1st) Starters ERA: 2.90 (1st) Pen ERA: 2.37 (1st) Def Eff: .730 (1st) Lineup Change: I moved Jeff Lewis from #4 to #3, moving Derek Campbell from #4 to #3 and Mauro Candelaria from #3 to #5. Game 57: Norfolk 14, Virginia Beach 3 Jose Matos (8-2) threw 90 pitches in 5 innings, before handing the ball over to the pen. Derek Carter and Ron Harris each went 2 perfect innings. Jeff Lewis lead the offense with a 4-5 day, including a HR (11). Derek Campbell added 2 hits, 3 runs and 2 RBI, including a HR (9), Jesus Rivera went deep (7) and drove in 3 and King Brock hit a solo-HR (9). Game 58: Norfolk 7, Virginia Beach 2 Arturo Ramirez (ND) went 5.1 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, but the offense couldn't get the lead till after he left. Ron Harris (1-0) went 2 more perfect innings for the win. The offense was lead by Kent Davis and Mauro Candelaria who each had 3 hits. Mauro added 3 RBI's and Jose Escamilla hit a grand-slam (3). Draft Pick News: R2, Pick 17 (Overall 42): Vernon Tilly (RF) has signed for $420,000 and R3, Pick 23 (Overall 69): Ronnie Ludwick (SS) has signed for $250,000 and both will be sent to San Jose to begin their careers. Game 59: Norfolk 4, Washington 3 Shawn Brock (9-1) won his team leading 9th game going 7 innings allowing 8 hits an 3 runs, while striking out 6. The bullpen of 5 combined to close the door with Dalton Whitaker pitching the 9th for the save (14). Kent Davis, Derek Cambpell and Ed Duke all had 2 hits. Derek Campbell (10) and King Brock (10) each hit solo-HR's. Draft Pick News: R3, Pick 18 (Overall 64): Sergio Beltran (SS) isn't happy with our $270,000 offer, he demands $310,000. I will bump our offer to $290,000 but won't go much higher than that. I will have to determine if he is worth it or not. Game 60: Norfolk 6, Washington 3 Ron Reilly (5-2) went 8 innings, allowing 4 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 8. Dalton Whitaker went the 9th for the save (15). Kent Davis, Roberto Perez and King Brock all had 2 hits. Brock had 2 doubles. Bryan O'Neil hit his first big-league HR (1) going 1-3 with 2-RBI's in the start. Draft Pick News: R2, Pick 21 (Overall 46): Tim Rodriquez (SP) isn't happy with our offer of $370,000 and wants $380,000. Ok, my guess is we will give to his demand of $380,000 and he still won't be happy. He seems like he is ready to back away from playing this year and reentering next year. We will see. Game 61: Norfolk 4, Washington 1 Miguel Contreras (7-1) went 8.1 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits, while striking out 5. Jamie King gave up a solo-HR and Will Rose retired the last 2 for the save (1). The offense only had 4 hits, the big blow was a 2nd inning 3-run HR (1) by Augusto Rodriquez. Game 62: Norfolk 2, Washington 3 (13 Innings) Jose Matos (ND) went 7.2 innings, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits. Elmer Hawkins (2-1) took the loss going 3.2 innings allowing 2 hits, including a HR. The offense had 11 hits and left 15 runners on. Kent Davis lead the way with a 3-7 day, Mauro Candelaria and Jose Renteria each had 2 hits. Draft News: R1, Pick 18 (Overall 18): Michael Heathcote (SP) has signed for $500,000 and will head to Jackonsville to start pitching for the Cav's orginization. The signing of Heathcote leaves only 2 picks unsigned, both "extremely hard" and doubtful. Around the League: Jarred Perry of the Lewes Braves went down with a sprained ankle an dis expect o miss up to 3 weeks. The ace of the Braves staff will be missed as they try to keep pace with the Dover Generals: 8-1 2.55 Howard Johns is the latest injury to hit the Chesapeake Blue Crabs, the starting 2B will miss 3 weeks or more with a torn ligament in his thumb: .261-4-18 Annaoplis Admirals reliever Garip Ertegun will miss 2-3 months with a forearm sprain: 10 Games, 3-0 1.50. Pedor Delon of the Richmond Cardinals has now hit in 20 straight games. Cristo Canseco's hit streak has reached 25 games, the season long is 27, he is closing in. Players of the Week: Delaware: John Bean, Milton Brewers, 11-26, 2 HR's, 9 RBI's MarVa: Roberto Villalobos, Chesapeake Blue Crabs, 12-23, 1 HR's 3 RBI's Power Rankings: 1) Norfolk Cavaliers (147.3) 2) Dover Generals (114.2) 3) Lewes Braves (109.5) 4) Annapolis Admirals (106.3) 5) Ocean City Tourists (102.7) GM Notes: We are playing better than I would of expected, but I am not going to complain. Bill Parker, our owner is happy, as we seem to heading to our 3rd straight playoff appearance and 4th in 5 years. Our budget keeps growing, and our profit keeps shrinking. He is lenient, but there has to be a time when he gets fed up with us, not making as much as we could. I guess thats the trade off wins versus income... Jesus Rivera seems to be fielding the ball better than he was earlier in the season, which is good, but he still isn't hitting like I'd like him too. Jesus was an innagural pick in 2013 and been with us ever since. I am just not sure about his future here. Can I maintain a viable offense with him AND Augusto Rodriquez? Augusto is a possible Gold Glove winner, so if they both are going to hit the same, the edge will go to Rodriquez. Then again we have time to make decisions, not sure why I am focusing on this now. ... I was thinking Roberto Perez was having an off-season, but he is pretty much on par with his MVP seasons of the past 2 years. He just gets the done quietly. That being said he isn't stealing as many bases as he has. Only project for 39 this year (62 and 54 the last 2)... When I traded for Shawn Brock I was expecting a decent #4 pitcher, what he has done this year has been awesome for me. I can only hope that he keeps it up for the rest of the year. He as 7-17 last season and is 9-1 this year, with a WHIP of 1.05 (0.49 better than last year). The acquisition of Brock does make the loss of Cooper Managhaya easier to take... After a "rough" May Miguel Contreras seems to be back to top form. May: 2-0 in 6 starts with a 3.67 ERA. In June he is 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA. I guess I have to take a deep breath and realize he isn't going to be perfect every game. I am glad I have him on my side for 4 more years that is for sure. Grad school is starting back up, so updates might be as frequent. We will see, its always a nice break to get some baseball in. __________________ --- Check out my OOTP dynasty, the DelMarVa Baseball League: DelMarVa Baseball League. and the spin off: DelMarVa Baseball League - 2037 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England. DelMarVa Baseball League - 2039 WBC Tournament - Won by Team USA - New England..