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ayaghmour2 · 09-08-2018, 07:21 PM

September 4th, 2029: San Diego superstar 3B Bobby Witt Jr. will miss the rest of the year with a fractured ankle. He was hitting .310 with 9 homers and 31 RBI's in 69 games. At just 29, his injury list is a few pages long...

We opened the series at Great American Ballpark with C.J. Jorgensen (10-9, 3.91 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) facing Caleb Gilbert (6-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.43 WHIP). Chad Scoles' rough streak continues, as the Reds got three in the 9th to walk-off 8-7 winners.

Jorgensen went 5 innigns with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Jake Yaerick allowed a hit, 2 walks, and 2 runs with a strikeout. Scoles didn't get an out, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs.

Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-4 with a run scored, 3 RBI's, a walk, and steal. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a hit by pitch, double, 2 runs, and an RBI.Noah Smith was 1-for-2 with a run scored and walk. Juan Simental was 1-for-5 with a solo homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3.

September 5th, 2029: Doug Parsons won't pitch again until possibly 2031 as he tore his UCL. He will head to the 60-Day DL, giving us 2 open spots.

The Cleveland Indians will not compete in the postseason this season. At 59-83, they are 26 games behind the Twins. They haven't made the postseason since 2022.

We looked to even the series with Dursun Erbakan (6-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) taking on Patrick Raby (9-6, 3.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP). It was a complete and utter anihilation, and we destroyed the Reds 11-0.

Erbakan was solid, 6.2 innings with 4 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Joe Kramer went 2.1 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. The pitching wasn't as great as the score indicated, but it really wasn't close.

Chris Reid was 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Jarred Kelenic was 3-for-5 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jon Reid was 3-for-5 with 2 RBI's. Jackson Miller was 2-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and 2 walks. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-3 with 3 runs, 4 RBI's, 2 walks, and a home run. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, RBI, and walk.

September 6th, 2029: The Baltimore Orioles have become the first team to clinch a postseason spot. At 87-56, they have a comftorable 20 game lead over the Rays. Baltimore missed the postseason last year, but won 106 games in 2027.

The Chicago Cubs also clinched a playoff spot. At 96-47, they have a 11 game lead over the Brewers, who would only be one game behind me. The Cubs haven't made the playoffs since 2025.

Devon Peterson (11-8, 3.52 ERA, 1.47 WHIP) took on Mike Kuhns (2-6, 4.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) in the rubber match. The pitching wasn't effective, and they took the finale 8-3 to win the series.

Peterson went 4.1 innings with 9 hits, 5 runs, 5 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra allowed a run off 3 hits in 2 innings with 2 strikeouts. Jake Yearick pitched the 9th, but allowed 3 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and got a strikeout.

Juan Ramirez was 1-for-3 with 2 walks and a solo homer. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-4 with a walk and 2 steals. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a walk.

Giants 1B Juan Salgado was 5-for-6 in a 9-7 loss to the Diamonbacks.

Arizona will be our next opponent, and they'd meet us in Miami. We'd face Tyrese Comier (5-4, 3.08 ERA), Jeff Slezak (11-7, 4.07 ERA), and Davon Amoako (6-1, 6.29 ERA) before taking a day off.

September 7th, 2029: I just realized Jacksonville got screwed by the split-season format, so even though they had the best record in the Southern League ay 77-63, the 67-73 Pensacola Blue Wahoos (2nd Half Leader) and the 76-64 Mississippi Braves (1st Half Leaders) get to play in the postseaon. With that, I made all my callups.

First, C.J. LaFever was activated from the DL. I then recalled RHP Juan Maya, RHP Chris Bigsby, RHP Sam Minniefield, 3B Eric Kisela, and LF Omari Tetteh.

Bigsby, 23, is the most notable, my former 1st Round Pick from 2024. This is what I wrote on him:

The first of two picks, he'd be almost perfect, but his third pitch, a change up, is barely a option. Granted, if he can improve his change, "Wimpy" will be a steal. The 18-year-old from Gloucester, MA has insane stamina, one of the best curveball's you'll ever see, and averages 93-95 with his fastball. He's working on his control, but worst case, he ends up like Ben Popkin.

The sad thing is, his change up became a great pitch, and then he got hurt and it dropped again. He does look like a reliever now, but his pitches have changed a little. His fastball, now 96-98, is his best pitch and the curve is just a plus-plus offering. He now has plus control, so he's really changed as a prospect.

The only guy left on the 40 not active is Isaac Nunez, who should return in 7 days from the DL. I will callup two players later, likely relievers Andy Neidig and Esteban Miranda.

The Yankees will miss 2B Bo Bichette for the rest of the year with a torn menisucs. He's hit much better with the Yankees then he did with Cleveland, batting .281 with 4 homers and 15 RBI's compared to .216 with 8 homers and 31 RBI's in twice as many at bats.

The Washington Senators have been eliminated from postseason contention. At 61-83, they are 26 games behind the recently clinched Orioles. For an expansion team, they aren't too terrible, but again, aren't special. Jorge Abreu blossomed into a star, and has hit .301/.360/.584 with 33 homers and 81 RBI's after being claimed off waivers from the Cubs.

Arizona was in town for three games, and we opened the series with Pat Saitta (12-7, 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) facing Tyrese Comier (5-4, 3.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). Saitta was so dominate that he didn't allow a hit through 7 innings, but he was pulled with 105 pitches. We had a no-hitter through 9, before Chad Scoles allowed 2 hits in the 9th, and we finished the shutout 4-0.

Saitta went 7 hitless innings with 4 walks and 12 strikeouts. It I was managing, I'd have let him keep pitching, but Boone loves using the pen. Gene Hall got a hold, an inning with a strikeout. Scoles allowed 2 hits and 2 strikeouts.

Chris Reid was 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Jarred Kelenic was 2-for-4 with a walk and steal. Juan Simental was 1-for-3 with a double and run scored. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3. Sergio Tello had a pinch-hit 2 run single in the 8th.

I looked through Saitta's game logs this year, and the only time he topped 100 pitches before today was on the 18th against San Francisco. 90-96 seems to be the target each game, as he's only been below that twice with 76 and 88.

September 8th, 2029: Game two saw Steve Paustian (10-7, 4.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) battle with Jeff Slezak (11-7, 4.07 ERA, 1.20 WHIP). We only had 2 hits, but it was shockingly enough for a 3-1 win.

Paustian went 8 innings with 4 hits, a run, and 6 strikeouts. Chad Scoles got the save with a hit and strikeout in the 9th.

Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a run scored and steal. Eric Kisela was the offense, 1-for-3 with a walk and a three run homer in the 3rd inning. Jarred Kelenic was 0-for-3, but walked and scored.

Vlad Jr. had as many homers as he had hits, launching three longballs in an 8-7 Expos win over the Brewers.

September 9th, 2029: We looked to complete the sweep with C.J. Jorgensen (10-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) facing Davon Amoako (2-1, 6.29 ERA, 1.64 WHIP). The offense came back today, and we toppled the D'Backs 10-5 to finish the sweep.

Jorgensen went 5.1 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts. Jake Yearick earned the hold, 1.2 innings with a hit, run, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Juan Coira allowed 3 hits and 2 runs with a strikeout. Sam Minniefield tossed 1.2 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and a strikeout.

Eric Kisela was 3-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a triple. Noah Smith was 3-for-4 with 2 RBI's and 2 doubles. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a two run homer and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with a double, sac-bunt, walk, steal, and 2 runs scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and 2 walks.

Caleb Gilbert tossed a 2-hit shutout in a 6-0 Reds win over the Dodgers.

Now just a win from 89, we'd be able to take tomorrow off before starting a home series with the Braves.

09-08-2018, 07:21 PM	#416
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	September 4th-September 9th September 4th, 2029: San Diego superstar 3B Bobby Witt Jr. will miss the rest of the year with a fractured ankle. He was hitting .310 with 9 homers and 31 RBI's in 69 games. At just 29, his injury list is a few pages long... We opened the series at Great American Ballpark with C.J. Jorgensen (10-9, 3.91 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) facing Caleb Gilbert (6-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.43 WHIP). Chad Scoles' rough streak continues, as the Reds got three in the 9th to walk-off 8-7 winners. Jorgensen went 5 innigns with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Jake Yaerick allowed a hit, 2 walks, and 2 runs with a strikeout. Scoles didn't get an out, allowing 3 hits and 3 runs. Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-4 with a run scored, 3 RBI's, a walk, and steal. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI's. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a hit by pitch, double, 2 runs, and an RBI.Noah Smith was 1-for-2 with a run scored and walk. Juan Simental was 1-for-5 with a solo homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3. September 5th, 2029: Doug Parsons won't pitch again until possibly 2031 as he tore his UCL. He will head to the 60-Day DL, giving us 2 open spots. The Cleveland Indians will not compete in the postseason this season. At 59-83, they are 26 games behind the Twins. They haven't made the postseason since 2022. We looked to even the series with Dursun Erbakan (6-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) taking on Patrick Raby (9-6, 3.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP). It was a complete and utter anihilation, and we destroyed the Reds 11-0. Erbakan was solid, 6.2 innings with 4 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Joe Kramer went 2.1 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. The pitching wasn't as great as the score indicated, but it really wasn't close. Chris Reid was 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Jarred Kelenic was 3-for-5 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jon Reid was 3-for-5 with 2 RBI's. Jackson Miller was 2-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and 2 walks. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-3 with 3 runs, 4 RBI's, 2 walks, and a home run. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, RBI, and walk. September 6th, 2029: The Baltimore Orioles have become the first team to clinch a postseason spot. At 87-56, they have a comftorable 20 game lead over the Rays. Baltimore missed the postseason last year, but won 106 games in 2027. The Chicago Cubs also clinched a playoff spot. At 96-47, they have a 11 game lead over the Brewers, who would only be one game behind me. The Cubs haven't made the playoffs since 2025. Devon Peterson (11-8, 3.52 ERA, 1.47 WHIP) took on Mike Kuhns (2-6, 4.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) in the rubber match. The pitching wasn't effective, and they took the finale 8-3 to win the series. Peterson went 4.1 innings with 9 hits, 5 runs, 5 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra allowed a run off 3 hits in 2 innings with 2 strikeouts. Jake Yearick pitched the 9th, but allowed 3 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and got a strikeout. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-3 with 2 walks and a solo homer. Jorge Tapia was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-4 with a walk and 2 steals. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a walk. Giants 1B Juan Salgado was 5-for-6 in a 9-7 loss to the Diamonbacks. Arizona will be our next opponent, and they'd meet us in Miami. We'd face Tyrese Comier (5-4, 3.08 ERA), Jeff Slezak (11-7, 4.07 ERA), and Davon Amoako (6-1, 6.29 ERA) before taking a day off. September 7th, 2029: I just realized Jacksonville got screwed by the split-season format, so even though they had the best record in the Southern League ay 77-63, the 67-73 Pensacola Blue Wahoos (2nd Half Leader) and the 76-64 Mississippi Braves (1st Half Leaders) get to play in the postseaon. With that, I made all my callups. First, C.J. LaFever was activated from the DL. I then recalled RHP Juan Maya, RHP Chris Bigsby, RHP Sam Minniefield, 3B Eric Kisela, and LF Omari Tetteh. Bigsby, 23, is the most notable, my former 1st Round Pick from 2024. This is what I wrote on him: The first of two picks, he'd be almost perfect, but his third pitch, a change up, is barely a option. Granted, if he can improve his change, "Wimpy" will be a steal. The 18-year-old from Gloucester, MA has insane stamina, one of the best curveball's you'll ever see, and averages 93-95 with his fastball. He's working on his control, but worst case, he ends up like Ben Popkin. The sad thing is, his change up became a great pitch, and then he got hurt and it dropped again. He does look like a reliever now, but his pitches have changed a little. His fastball, now 96-98, is his best pitch and the curve is just a plus-plus offering. He now has plus control, so he's really changed as a prospect. The only guy left on the 40 not active is Isaac Nunez, who should return in 7 days from the DL. I will callup two players later, likely relievers Andy Neidig and Esteban Miranda. The Yankees will miss 2B Bo Bichette for the rest of the year with a torn menisucs. He's hit much better with the Yankees then he did with Cleveland, batting .281 with 4 homers and 15 RBI's compared to .216 with 8 homers and 31 RBI's in twice as many at bats. The Washington Senators have been eliminated from postseason contention. At 61-83, they are 26 games behind the recently clinched Orioles. For an expansion team, they aren't too terrible, but again, aren't special. Jorge Abreu blossomed into a star, and has hit .301/.360/.584 with 33 homers and 81 RBI's after being claimed off waivers from the Cubs. Arizona was in town for three games, and we opened the series with Pat Saitta (12-7, 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) facing Tyrese Comier (5-4, 3.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). Saitta was so dominate that he didn't allow a hit through 7 innings, but he was pulled with 105 pitches. We had a no-hitter through 9, before Chad Scoles allowed 2 hits in the 9th, and we finished the shutout 4-0. Saitta went 7 hitless innings with 4 walks and 12 strikeouts. It I was managing, I'd have let him keep pitching, but Boone loves using the pen. Gene Hall got a hold, an inning with a strikeout. Scoles allowed 2 hits and 2 strikeouts. Chris Reid was 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Jarred Kelenic was 2-for-4 with a walk and steal. Juan Simental was 1-for-3 with a double and run scored. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3. Sergio Tello had a pinch-hit 2 run single in the 8th. I looked through Saitta's game logs this year, and the only time he topped 100 pitches before today was on the 18th against San Francisco. 90-96 seems to be the target each game, as he's only been below that twice with 76 and 88. September 8th, 2029: Game two saw Steve Paustian (10-7, 4.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) battle with Jeff Slezak (11-7, 4.07 ERA, 1.20 WHIP). We only had 2 hits, but it was shockingly enough for a 3-1 win. Paustian went 8 innings with 4 hits, a run, and 6 strikeouts. Chad Scoles got the save with a hit and strikeout in the 9th. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a run scored and steal. Eric Kisela was the offense, 1-for-3 with a walk and a three run homer in the 3rd inning. Jarred Kelenic was 0-for-3, but walked and scored. Vlad Jr. had as many homers as he had hits, launching three longballs in an 8-7 Expos win over the Brewers. September 9th, 2029: We looked to complete the sweep with C.J. Jorgensen (10-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) facing Davon Amoako (2-1, 6.29 ERA, 1.64 WHIP). The offense came back today, and we toppled the D'Backs 10-5 to finish the sweep. Jorgensen went 5.1 innings with 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts. Jake Yearick earned the hold, 1.2 innings with a hit, run, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Juan Coira allowed 3 hits and 2 runs with a strikeout. Sam Minniefield tossed 1.2 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and a strikeout. Eric Kisela was 3-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a triple. Noah Smith was 3-for-4 with 2 RBI's and 2 doubles. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a two run homer and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-3 with a double, sac-bunt, walk, steal, and 2 runs scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and 2 walks. Caleb Gilbert tossed a 2-hit shutout in a 6-0 Reds win over the Dodgers. Now just a win from 89, we'd be able to take tomorrow off before starting a home series with the Braves.