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statman · 05-26-2018, 03:12 PM

1970's

As we start the 70's the game is starting to change. New stars emerge, some great pitchers and some new sluggers will make their mark during the 70's. Also we will say goodbye to some of the all time greats of the game. Ok back to the game itself.

Boston wins the AL East and Oakland win the West as the A's get their first division title in just their 3rd season in Oakland. In the NL The Phillies win 20 of their final 28 games to get past the Cubs and Mets to win the East. The West was even more interesting as the Braves and Dodgers tie and the Braves win the one game playoff to capture the division title.

The Red Sox win the AL title in a series dominated by pitching as there were 4 shutouts in the 5 game series. In the NL the Phillies stayed hot and swept the Braves.

The Red Sox take their 4 World Series title in 5 seasons as the beat the Phillies in 6 games. The Phillies won games one and two by scores of 10-1 and 1-0, but Boston wins 4 straight as Tony Conigliaro is the Series MVP.

AL MVP and Cy Young Awards
Oakland's left-handed 21 year old Vida Blue has an outstanding season as he goes 25-4 with a 1.65 ERA and 286 strikeouts.
AL ROY Washington Senators SS Bill Madlock .279/14/80

NL MVP and Cy Young Awards
Mets pitcher Tom Seaver becomes the first player to win the MVP and CY Young Award twice in the same season. Tom Terrific almost duplicates his last season going 19-6 ERA 2.07.
NL ROY Astros CF Cesar Cedeno .314/25/113 with 54 SB's

Cleveland's Sam McDowell equals Sandy Koufax record of 18 strikeouts in a game. He also throws 1970's only no-hitter against the White Sox, the 2nd of his career.

On May 16th Willie Mays becomes the 3rd member of the 600 Home Run club joining Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. Mays ends the season with 622 career dingers.

Hoyt Wilhelm moves into 2nd place All Time behind Cy Young in games pitched with 804 and retires after 20 big league seasons at the age of 47.

Mickey Mantle ends the 1970 season tied with Ty Cobb in games played at 3,035.

No players inducted into the HOF.

Let's take a look at the financial side as we head into the 70's

Top 5 Team Payrolls
Oakland $4,074,035
Pittsburgh $3,970,549
Minnesota $3,883,610
Boston $3,540,115
Atlanta $3,437,078

Top 5 Highest Paid Players
Darrell Evans (OAK) $330,379
Richie Hebner (PIT) $310,285
Billy Williams (Cubs) $309,202
Johnny Bench (CIN) $308,361
Willie McCovey (SF) $303,266

In real life, 1970's highest paid player was Willie Mays at $135,000

05-26-2018, 03:12 PM	#36
statman Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 357	1970's As we start the 70's the game is starting to change. New stars emerge, some great pitchers and some new sluggers will make their mark during the 70's. Also we will say goodbye to some of the all time greats of the game. Ok back to the game itself. Boston wins the AL East and Oakland win the West as the A's get their first division title in just their 3rd season in Oakland. In the NL The Phillies win 20 of their final 28 games to get past the Cubs and Mets to win the East. The West was even more interesting as the Braves and Dodgers tie and the Braves win the one game playoff to capture the division title. The Red Sox win the AL title in a series dominated by pitching as there were 4 shutouts in the 5 game series. In the NL the Phillies stayed hot and swept the Braves. The Red Sox take their 4 World Series title in 5 seasons as the beat the Phillies in 6 games. The Phillies won games one and two by scores of 10-1 and 1-0, but Boston wins 4 straight as Tony Conigliaro is the Series MVP. AL MVP and Cy Young Awards Oakland's left-handed 21 year old Vida Blue has an outstanding season as he goes 25-4 with a 1.65 ERA and 286 strikeouts. AL ROY Washington Senators SS Bill Madlock .279/14/80 NL MVP and Cy Young Awards Mets pitcher Tom Seaver becomes the first player to win the MVP and CY Young Award twice in the same season. Tom Terrific almost duplicates his last season going 19-6 ERA 2.07. NL ROY Astros CF Cesar Cedeno .314/25/113 with 54 SB's Cleveland's Sam McDowell equals Sandy Koufax record of 18 strikeouts in a game. He also throws 1970's only no-hitter against the White Sox, the 2nd of his career. On May 16th Willie Mays becomes the 3rd member of the 600 Home Run club joining Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. Mays ends the season with 622 career dingers. Hoyt Wilhelm moves into 2nd place All Time behind Cy Young in games pitched with 804 and retires after 20 big league seasons at the age of 47. Mickey Mantle ends the 1970 season tied with Ty Cobb in games played at 3,035. No players inducted into the HOF. Let's take a look at the financial side as we head into the 70's Top 5 Team Payrolls Oakland $4,074,035 Pittsburgh $3,970,549 Minnesota $3,883,610 Boston $3,540,115 Atlanta $3,437,078 Top 5 Highest Paid Players Darrell Evans (OAK) $330,379 Richie Hebner (PIT) $310,285 Billy Williams (Cubs) $309,202 Johnny Bench (CIN) $308,361 Willie McCovey (SF) $303,266 In real life, 1970's highest paid player was Willie Mays at $135,000 __________________ 10 World Series Championships NGBL Washington Senators (2021) OBL Chicago White Sox (1934, 1938) OTM Chicago Grizzlies (2010, 2013) USBLM New York Yankees (2009) RTBL Baltimore Orioles (2012) CDL Colorado Rockies (2055) FOBL Normal Cornbelters (2061-62) Last edited by statman; 05-26-2018 at 03:32 PM.