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ayaghmour2 · 09-06-2018, 05:02 PM

August 15th, 2029: No baseball today for Miami, as we'll head to Los Angeles for three games with the Dodgers. We'll face Nate Ransom (15-4, 2.21 ERA), Wesley Scott (4-10, 4.76 ERA), and Amari Queen (4-8, 4.47 ERA).

August 16th, 2029: Chris Reid asked for an extension, but he wants $235 million for 7 years, which is about 200 million more then I'd want to spend on a 33-year-old with very limited defensive ability. I don't doubt that someone will give him what he wants, but it's more then I'm willing to dish out.

Maybe his old team and our opponent today, the Dodgers, will give him that money. We'd send Dursun Erbakan (3-7, 3.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP) to the mound against Nate Ransom (15-4, 2.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP) who has been excellent this season. I tried trading for him in the offseason (before acquiring Saitta), but the Dodgers wouldn't budge. This is after a 13-8 year with a 4.05 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, so it's not like he was pitching like he is this year, but maybe they could see the future better then I can... The off day may have served us well, and we took the opener 4-2!

Erbakan went 5+ innings with 3 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts. Juan Coira allowed a run in 2 innings with 2 htis, a walk, and 2 strikeouts. Gene Hall got the hold, an inning with a hit, walk, and 2 strikeouts. Chad Scoles recorded the save with 2 strikeouts and a hit.

Erbakan did make a difference with the bat, 1-for-1 with two sac bunts and a three run homer, the first homer of his career. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-5 with a double and RBI. Isaac Nunez was 1-for-2 with 2 runs and 2 walks. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a walk. Jackson Miller and Gregorio Alvarenga were both 1-for-4.

August 17th, 2029: Game two of the series saw the red-hot Pat Saitta (11-6, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) take on Wesley Scott (4-10, 4.76 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) who's struggled in his three starts with LA since being acquired from the Red Sox. It took 11 innings to declare a winner, and we edged the hosts 4-3.

Saitta went 6 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. The pen was great, with 5 pitchers (Brown, Hall, LaFever, Scoles, and Coira) tossing scorless innings, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 7 as a unit. Scoles got the win and Coira the save.

Jon Reid was 2-for-5 with a triple, RBI, and hit by pitch. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-5 with 2 runs and a walk. Juan Simental was 2-for-6 with a double, RBI, and steal. Chris Reid was 1-for-5 with a walk. Isaac Nunez tripled in his only at bat.

Rays starter Chris Villaman really hit his groove today, tossing a no-hitter in a 4-0 shutout of the Blue Jays. He struck out just one, but also walked just 1, catcher Arturo Alatorre.

August 18th, 2029: Montreal will be without RF Jon Hubbard for the rest of the year with a torn posterior cruciate ligament. The 26-year-old was hitting .260/.365/.433 with 7 homers and 25 RBI's as a Rule-5 Pick. He was a 34th Round Pick by the Red Sox back in 2022 and grinded to get to the bigs.

We looked to complete the sweep wtih Steve Paustian (10-4, 4.60 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) taking on B.J. Russow (10-6, 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP). The brooms had to stay on standby, and the Dodgers got 4 in the 8th to take the finale 4-2.

Paustian went 7.1 innings with 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Josh Brown blew the save, 0.2 innings with a hit, run, and 2 strikeouts.

Chris Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk and two run homer. Paustian was 1-for-2 for a sac-bunt. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with a walk.

We're headed home to host the Pirates for a three game set. We'll face Chris Androff (6-13, 5.83 ERA), Brad Rauter (10-9, 4.14 ERA), and Caleb Barnsley (5-9, 4.16 ERA).

August 19th, 2029: Isaac Nunez also wants an extension, $229 million for 9 years. If only he wasn't fragile, I'd likely give him a deal, but then again, I don't have the money to spend. Good thing I have Rogelio Maldonado waiting in AAA, who's a better overall player (way better hitter, little worse fielder, slower), 23, and durable.

Brad Rauter (10-9, 4.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) and the Pirates were welcomed into town by the red-hot C.J. Jorgensen (8-8, 3.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) in a packed Marlins Park. It was a solid way to regain momentum, and we took this one 5-1.

C.J. went 5.2 innings with 4 hits, a run, and 9 strikeouts. Jarred Kelenic went 2.1 innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever struck out 2 in the 9th.

Juan Simental was 2-for-4 with a two run homer. Noah Smith was 2-for-4 with a triple and RBI. Isaac Nunez was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Daylen Lile was 1-for-3 with a run scored and 2 walks. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with a wlak and RBI.

August 20th, 2029: We went up a spot to 5th in the Power Rankings. At 76-51, we are cruising towards another winning season and likely another division championship.

Prospect Watch: RF Wilfredo Vinchez (AA Jacksonville):

Half Venezuelan and Half Columbian, Wilfredo Vichez was born in Venezuela, attended grade school in Columbia, and then moved back to Venezuela in High School to play baseball. He joined our International Complex in 2022, and has shown solid tools even when the results haven't been there. This year in Jacksonville, he's really played well, hitting .280/.367/.380 with 7 homers, 53 RBI's, and 19 steals in 117 games. He's also shown positive zone ratings in both corners (still inexperienced in center) and profiles as an elite defender in either. He has plus range with an elite arm and he makes all the routine plays and more. He's got great speed and is even a better base runner. His bat is still developing, but he has a plus eye and contact tool. He's not ranked in the top 30 prospects currently, but my scout is fond of him and sees him as a future 4th/5th outfielder. He's very similar to current Marlin Parker Meadows.

The middle game saw Devon Peterson (9-8, 3.80 ERA, 1.49 WHIP) match up with Caleb Barnsely (5-9, 4.16 ERA, 1.29 WHIP). Another solid game for the homeside, and we won 6-1 to get the brooms warmed up for tomorrow.

Peterson went 7 with 7 hits, a run, walk, and 8 strikeouts. Hinojos and Hudson got innings out of the pen, striking out 2 and 1 a piece.

Isaac Nunez was 3-for-4 with a run scored, RBI, and steal. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-3 with a run scored, walk, double, and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with 2 runs, a walk, a double, and his 30th steal of the year. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Jarred Kelenic was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's, a double, and walk. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-3 with a run scored and walk.

August 21st, 2029: 24-year-old Dan Droge will miss the rest of the year with shoulder inflammation. Another Rule-5 Pick of the Expos, he was 0-5 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 38 strikeouts and 18 walks in 54 innings. A former 2nd Rounder of the Angels, he found a new home with one of the fledgling squads.

The finale saw Dursun Erbakan (4-7, 3.46 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) take on Jonathan Kearns (7-7, 3.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) as we looked for our first sweep in forever. Erbakan was brilliant, and we shut them out 1-0 in an offensive explosion!

Well, can't complain about a sweep!

Erbakan finally looked like the pitcher I gave up way too much for, tossing 6.1 innings with a hit, 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra and Josh Brown earned holds before Chad Scoles got the ave.

Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-3 with a double, run scored, and walk. Noah Smith was 2-for-4. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and steal. Jackson Miller was 1-for-3 with a RBI and walk.

The legend himself Giancarlo Stanton launched three homers in a 10-6 Twins win over the Yankees. The All-Time Home Run leader now has 781 in his ledger. The 39-year-old announced his retirement, but would've had a legit chance for 800.

Red Sox RF Brett Phillips hit his 400th career homer. He has a .252/.325/.507 line with 1,066 RBI's with Milwaukee, Cincy, the Dodgers, and the Red Sox.

We're off to St. Louis to face Juan Sevilla (5-8, 3.60 ERA), Lenny Torres (9-11, 2.84 ERA), and Nate Schneider (6-4, 4.44 ERA).

09-06-2018, 05:02 PM	#413
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	August 15th-August 21st August 15th, 2029: No baseball today for Miami, as we'll head to Los Angeles for three games with the Dodgers. We'll face Nate Ransom (15-4, 2.21 ERA), Wesley Scott (4-10, 4.76 ERA), and Amari Queen (4-8, 4.47 ERA). August 16th, 2029: Chris Reid asked for an extension, but he wants $235 million for 7 years, which is about 200 million more then I'd want to spend on a 33-year-old with very limited defensive ability. I don't doubt that someone will give him what he wants, but it's more then I'm willing to dish out. Maybe his old team and our opponent today, the Dodgers, will give him that money. We'd send Dursun Erbakan (3-7, 3.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP) to the mound against Nate Ransom (15-4, 2.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP) who has been excellent this season. I tried trading for him in the offseason (before acquiring Saitta), but the Dodgers wouldn't budge. This is after a 13-8 year with a 4.05 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, so it's not like he was pitching like he is this year, but maybe they could see the future better then I can... The off day may have served us well, and we took the opener 4-2! Erbakan went 5+ innings with 3 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts. Juan Coira allowed a run in 2 innings with 2 htis, a walk, and 2 strikeouts. Gene Hall got the hold, an inning with a hit, walk, and 2 strikeouts. Chad Scoles recorded the save with 2 strikeouts and a hit. Erbakan did make a difference with the bat, 1-for-1 with two sac bunts and a three run homer, the first homer of his career. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-5 with a double and RBI. Isaac Nunez was 1-for-2 with 2 runs and 2 walks. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a walk. Jackson Miller and Gregorio Alvarenga were both 1-for-4. August 17th, 2029: Game two of the series saw the red-hot Pat Saitta (11-6, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) take on Wesley Scott (4-10, 4.76 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) who's struggled in his three starts with LA since being acquired from the Red Sox. It took 11 innings to declare a winner, and we edged the hosts 4-3. Saitta went 6 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. The pen was great, with 5 pitchers (Brown, Hall, LaFever, Scoles, and Coira) tossing scorless innings, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 7 as a unit. Scoles got the win and Coira the save. Jon Reid was 2-for-5 with a triple, RBI, and hit by pitch. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-5 with 2 runs and a walk. Juan Simental was 2-for-6 with a double, RBI, and steal. Chris Reid was 1-for-5 with a walk. Isaac Nunez tripled in his only at bat. Rays starter Chris Villaman really hit his groove today, tossing a no-hitter in a 4-0 shutout of the Blue Jays. He struck out just one, but also walked just 1, catcher Arturo Alatorre. August 18th, 2029: Montreal will be without RF Jon Hubbard for the rest of the year with a torn posterior cruciate ligament. The 26-year-old was hitting .260/.365/.433 with 7 homers and 25 RBI's as a Rule-5 Pick. He was a 34th Round Pick by the Red Sox back in 2022 and grinded to get to the bigs. We looked to complete the sweep wtih Steve Paustian (10-4, 4.60 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) taking on B.J. Russow (10-6, 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP). The brooms had to stay on standby, and the Dodgers got 4 in the 8th to take the finale 4-2. Paustian went 7.1 innings with 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Josh Brown blew the save, 0.2 innings with a hit, run, and 2 strikeouts. Chris Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk and two run homer. Paustian was 1-for-2 for a sac-bunt. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with a walk. We're headed home to host the Pirates for a three game set. We'll face Chris Androff (6-13, 5.83 ERA), Brad Rauter (10-9, 4.14 ERA), and Caleb Barnsley (5-9, 4.16 ERA). August 19th, 2029: Isaac Nunez also wants an extension, $229 million for 9 years. If only he wasn't fragile, I'd likely give him a deal, but then again, I don't have the money to spend. Good thing I have Rogelio Maldonado waiting in AAA, who's a better overall player (way better hitter, little worse fielder, slower), 23, and durable. Brad Rauter (10-9, 4.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) and the Pirates were welcomed into town by the red-hot C.J. Jorgensen (8-8, 3.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) in a packed Marlins Park. It was a solid way to regain momentum, and we took this one 5-1. C.J. went 5.2 innings with 4 hits, a run, and 9 strikeouts. Jarred Kelenic went 2.1 innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever struck out 2 in the 9th. Juan Simental was 2-for-4 with a two run homer. Noah Smith was 2-for-4 with a triple and RBI. Isaac Nunez was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Daylen Lile was 1-for-3 with a run scored and 2 walks. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with a wlak and RBI. August 20th, 2029: We went up a spot to 5th in the Power Rankings. At 76-51, we are cruising towards another winning season and likely another division championship. Prospect Watch: RF Wilfredo Vinchez (AA Jacksonville): Half Venezuelan and Half Columbian, Wilfredo Vichez was born in Venezuela, attended grade school in Columbia, and then moved back to Venezuela in High School to play baseball. He joined our International Complex in 2022, and has shown solid tools even when the results haven't been there. This year in Jacksonville, he's really played well, hitting .280/.367/.380 with 7 homers, 53 RBI's, and 19 steals in 117 games. He's also shown positive zone ratings in both corners (still inexperienced in center) and profiles as an elite defender in either. He has plus range with an elite arm and he makes all the routine plays and more. He's got great speed and is even a better base runner. His bat is still developing, but he has a plus eye and contact tool. He's not ranked in the top 30 prospects currently, but my scout is fond of him and sees him as a future 4th/5th outfielder. He's very similar to current Marlin Parker Meadows. The middle game saw Devon Peterson (9-8, 3.80 ERA, 1.49 WHIP) match up with Caleb Barnsely (5-9, 4.16 ERA, 1.29 WHIP). Another solid game for the homeside, and we won 6-1 to get the brooms warmed up for tomorrow. Peterson went 7 with 7 hits, a run, walk, and 8 strikeouts. Hinojos and Hudson got innings out of the pen, striking out 2 and 1 a piece. Isaac Nunez was 3-for-4 with a run scored, RBI, and steal. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-3 with a run scored, walk, double, and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with 2 runs, a walk, a double, and his 30th steal of the year. Juan Simental was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Jarred Kelenic was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's, a double, and walk. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-3 with a run scored and walk. August 21st, 2029: 24-year-old Dan Droge will miss the rest of the year with shoulder inflammation. Another Rule-5 Pick of the Expos, he was 0-5 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 38 strikeouts and 18 walks in 54 innings. A former 2nd Rounder of the Angels, he found a new home with one of the fledgling squads. The finale saw Dursun Erbakan (4-7, 3.46 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) take on Jonathan Kearns (7-7, 3.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) as we looked for our first sweep in forever. Erbakan was brilliant, and we shut them out 1-0 in an offensive explosion! Well, can't complain about a sweep! Erbakan finally looked like the pitcher I gave up way too much for, tossing 6.1 innings with a hit, 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra and Josh Brown earned holds before Chad Scoles got the ave. Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-3 with a double, run scored, and walk. Noah Smith was 2-for-4. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and steal. Jackson Miller was 1-for-3 with a RBI and walk. The legend himself Giancarlo Stanton launched three homers in a 10-6 Twins win over the Yankees. The All-Time Home Run leader now has 781 in his ledger. The 39-year-old announced his retirement, but would've had a legit chance for 800. Red Sox RF Brett Phillips hit his 400th career homer. He has a .252/.325/.507 line with 1,066 RBI's with Milwaukee, Cincy, the Dodgers, and the Red Sox. We're off to St. Louis to face Juan Sevilla (5-8, 3.60 ERA), Lenny Torres (9-11, 2.84 ERA), and Nate Schneider (6-4, 4.44 ERA).