Week 4
Current Week: 3-3 (10-15 .400, -9.0, 4th)
Next Week: 4 vs Newark Millers, 3 vs Martinsburg Moutaineers
Power Ranking: 17 (75.0, +3)
Fan Interest: 100
Owners Mood: Very Happy
Expectation: Don't suck completely
Runs Scored: 78 (11th)
Avg: .238 (8th)
HR: 28 (t8th)
SB: 15 (t7th)
Runs Against: 103 (t5th)
Starters ERA: 4.02 (7th)
Pen ERA: 3.01 (4th)
Def Eff: .704 (9th)
Game 20: Chadds Ford 1, Milford 2
Angel Rivera (0-3): 8.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 5 K
Dave Lewis: 2-4
Tony Inman: 1-4, RBI
Miguel Ramirez: 1-4, R
H: 8, LOB: 6
Game 21: Chadds Ford 3, Milford 5
Esteban Calamacho: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 4 BB, K
He-seop So (0-1, BS 1): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K
Vance Burns: 3-4, R
Dave Lewis: 1-4, HR (3), R, 2 RBI
Jack Cavazos: 1-3, HR (4), R, RBI
H: 9, LOB: 4
Game 22: Chadds Ford 3, Milford 6
Lazzaro Tadiotto (0-4): 5.0 IP, 8 H, 5 R, BB, 3 K
Anzhel Astsatrian: 1-3, 2B, R, RBI
Vance Burns: 2-4, R
H: 7, LOB: 4
Game 23: Christiana 3, Chadds Ford 5
Alfredo Mejia (3-2): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, BB, 4 K
Dan Kessler (SV 5): 1.0 IP, K
Sixto Hernandez: 2-4, HR (2), R, RBI
Woddy Brown: 2-4, 3B, HR (7), 2 R, 2 RBI
Felix Olivas: 1-3, RBI
H: 8, LOB: 3
Game 24: Christiana 1, Chadds Ford 2
Jesus Salazar (2-1): 8.0 IP, 5 H, R, BB, 2 K
Dan Kessler (SV 6): 1.0 IP, H
Vance Burns: 2-3, 2B, HR (3), 2 R, RBI
Dave Lewis: 1-3, RBI
H: 5, LOB: 2
Game 25: Christiana 0, Chadds Ford 5
Angel Rivera (1-3): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K
Sixto Hernandez: 1-3, HR (3), R, 2 RBI
Vincent Harrison: 1-1, 2B, 3 RBI (PH)
Anzhel Astsatrian: 2-4, R
H: 9, LOB: 3
Transactions:
none
Injuries:
SP Yoshtoki Mori, Rehab Assignment to AAA
1 GS, 6 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, BB, 2 K, 6.00 ERA
Other/Roster News:
none
GM Notes:
Look at that we pulled of a series sweep. Never expected that and to do it against an average team makes it that much more impressive... at least to me. Angel Rivera got his first W and now I just need Lazzaro to get his. I feel strong about this team and the rotation and I don't want them to get so down on themselves they don't advance as they should... I will be keeping my eye on Laz and maybe move him to the pen.. maybe.
I am not sure what to do with Francisco Reyes. I thought signing him was going to be a good thing and he would give us a little veteran leadership; however, I didn't expect him to slump so much. He is 5-44 on the season and he had a huge first week. I have 2 guys in AAA I'd like to bring up, but I'd hate to DFA a future hall-of-famer... just doesn't seem fair. In hindsight, I shouldn't of signed him...
For some reason my running game is awful... I have a bunch of guys who are good baserunners, who a lot of speed, but wow we aren't having any luck on the base paths, outside of Felix Olivas.
Tony Inman: 15 speed, 20 steal, 20 basrunning: 4 for 8
Vincent Harrison: 13 speed, 20 steal, 12 baserunning: 1 for 6
Vance Burns: 16 speed, 20 steal, 20 baserunning: 3 for 7
Felix Olivas: 14 speed, 20 steal, 20 baserunning: 5 for 5
In 2027, Burns lead the Delaware Conf with 51 steals going 51 for 64. Hopefully he can get back on track. My game, our W's, depend on us taking that extra base, or a steal. We won't be doing it on power.
I would like to make a few roster moves, but these darn options years are in my way. I am worried I would lose certain players if I waive/DFA them. For instance Jamie Villarreal who has started 17 of our 25 games this season is hitting only .189. Sixto Hernandez, outside of last week, hasn't done much and in 23 starts he is hitting .197... I do think these guys will be valuable down they offer depth.
Four weeks in and I am learning more and more about these guys, and for the rest of the 22 weeks of the season they will all be playing for a chance to make the team in 2031. Yes, this is a throw away year as far as making the playoffs, but not for trying to find a gem or developing a big leaguer. They are all under watch.
Next week should be an interesting one as we play two last place teams. I just hope we don't take this week too lightly.
Standings Leaders
DE Southern: Seaford Blue Jays: 15-10 (+0.5)
DE Northern: Milford Clippers: 19-6 (+4.0)
MV Eastern: Annapolis Admirals: 19-6 (+5.5)
MV Western: Norfolk Cavaliers: 21-4 (+5)
Players of the Week:
Delaware: Tom Anderson, Wilmington Iron Pigs, 12-21, 3 HR's, 6 RBI's, 4 R's
MarVa: Halmer Stolk, Richmond Cardinals, 11-21, 2 HR's, 5 RBI's
Power Rankings:
1) Norfolk Cavaliers (161.2)
2) Milford Clippers (142.8)
3) Annapolis Admirals (139.8)
4) Ellicott City Express (118.2)
5) Georgetown Sixteens (115.0)
News:
Dover Generals: 1B Mark Hoover is going to miss 4-weeks with a sprained ankle. Hoover was off to a red-hot start hitting .381-3-15 in his first 22 games.
Georgetown Sixteens: SP Ricardo Gonzalez recorded, a Delaware Conference record, 17 strikeouts in a 3-1 win against the Beacons. The 17 K's ties Paul Browns DBL record.
Norfolk Cavaliers: CF Sergio Rodriguez is out for 9-10 with a ruptured MCL. Rodriguez one of the sparks at the top of the Cavaliers lineup was hitting .244-0-9 when he went down with the injury.
Milton Brewers: Closer Luis Delon is going to miss around 4-months with a torn rotator cuff. Delon collected 6 saves and a 1 in 11 games while posting a 0.93 ERA this season.
Salisbury Ports: Catcher Jose Villareal called a closed door meeting after his teams slow start (8-17, currently). Villareal is well respected by his teammates, but it is yet to be determined if his "pep" talk did any good.
Virginia Beach Surf Dawgs: Closer Manuel Petrelia continues to set records. Two-seasons ago he passed Dalton Whitaker as the all-time saves leader with his 344 save, then he flew by 350 and this week he hit #400.