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ayaghmour2 · 10-03-2018, 02:25 PM

Real life sidenote: The real life Marlins outplayed me in 2018, going 63-98 compared to my 58-104. Next year they'll have to top 79-83 to beat me!

April 2nd, 2031: Happy Opening Day! Again...

The preseason predictions expect us to finish an extremely impressive 108-54, 20 games ahead of the 88-74 Braves, the 2nd Wild Card. The rest of the division sits out of the playoffs, with the Phillies (87-75) barley edged out and the Mets (84-78) not too far out. The Nationals (73-89) and Vultures (62-100) round out the division. Juan Simental (.292/.357/.560, 40 HR, 125, 40 SB) and Juan Ramirez (.306/.375/.552, 31 HR, 111 RBI, 19 SB) are projected as top players, but I doubt either will play the projected 157 and 156 games. Esteban Aguirre (17-6, 2.77 ERA, 233 K) is the top pitcher in the NL, and Dursun Erbakan (13-6, 3.87 ERA, 217 K) has a spot in the top 10.

The top 100 prospect list was released, with RHP Jayvon Louisjean of the Giants replacing SS Rogelio Maldonado for #1. Louisjean, 21, was selected 8th overall in 2028, and is rated a 2/5* as a starter.

Our system is ranked 21st, with both Joe Martin (21st) and Juan Toledo (59th) in the top 100. Wasnder S. Holsapple (120th) is the only other prospect in the top 200.

The Cardinals signed RHP John Curtiss to a 1-year, $9 million deal and the Cubs signed RHP Colten Panaranto to a 1-year, $35 million deal. The Rangers signed both RHP Steve Hudson (1-year, $9.2 million) and LHP Steve Purpura (1-year, $17 million).

We opened the year in Atlanta as reigning Cy Young winner Esteban Aguirre took on former Marlin prospect Ken Harty. Our lineup is as follows: RF Frye, CF Simental, LF Ramirez, 3B Kino****a, 1B Horvath, C Miller, 2B Reid, SS Maldonado, P Aguirre. As defending champs, the stakes were high, and we lived up to expectations, shutting out the hosts 6-0 to start 2031 on the right foot.

Aguirre went 6.1 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and 10 strikeouts. Juan Razo made his major league debut, tossing a perfect 8th inning with 2 strikeotus and earning a hold. We got 4 runs in the 9th, so Chad Scoles wasn't needed for the save.

Simental looked like a top player, going 4-for-5 with a double, homer, and 3 RBI's. Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with a run scored, walk, 2 RBI's, and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the bench, and was 1-for-1 with a double and run scored.

Fun fact: We were the only team to win in our division, as the other 5 teams all lost.

April 3rd, 2031: We looked to start out 2-0 as Dursun Erbakan took on Curt Schneider. The offense was off today, and we were edged 3-1 as the Braves evened the series.

Worst part: Dursun Erbakan left with a mild hamstring strain. Luckily, he should be ready to make his next stat, but he only went 1.1 innings with a hit, walk, and 2 strikeouts.

Danny Dempsey tossed 3.1 innings with 4 hits, a run, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Ken Adeniran went 2.1 innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts. Juan Razo got the loss, allowing a hit that later scored. Josh Cronin allowed a hit, run, and walk in 0.1 innings.

Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with a steal and solo homer. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4. Dempsey was 1-for-2. Jon Reid and Rogelio Maldonado were both 1-for-3.

April 4th, 2031: The Dodgers had a massive blow to their rotation, as last year's ERA crown Amari Queen will miss the rest of the year with a partially torn UCL. His one start this year was awful, 2.1 innings with 9 hits, 7 runs, a walk, and 2 strikeouts. He allowed 4 homers to the Diamondbacks.

We looked to win the opening series as Steve Paustian faced former Marlin Joe LaBrie in the finale. The season didn't start as planned, and we were crushed 8-3.

I say crushed since all three runs were pity runs in the 9th...

Paustian was roughed up, 3.2 innings with 7 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks. Shiro Hiraki went 2 innings with 2 htis, a run, walk, and 3 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever tossed an inning with 2 hits and a run scored.

Juan Ramirez was 3-for-4 with a double and run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with a double and RBI. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3 with a sac-fly. Luis Mora got his first big league hit, a pinch hit single in the 8th. Mac Horvath was 1-for-1 with a walk and double.

We're headed home for three with the Diamondbacks. We'll face Jacob Maton in the home opener, followed by Luis Aguilar and Mike Steele (0-0, 18.00 ERA).

April 5th, 2031: The Pilots signed former Marlin LF Daylen Lile to a 1-year, $8.2 million deal.

We had a beautiful ring ceremony today as we recognized our World Series victory in our first home game of the season. C.J. Jorgensen took on Jacob Maton in the 2031 Home Opener. The offense was firing on all cylinders, and we won the opener 7-3.

Jorgensen went 5 with 5 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and 4 strikeouts. Shiro Hiraki picked up the win, an inning with 2 strikeouts. Cronin and Rodolfo Esuqilin picked up holds before a nice 7th inning.

Juan Simental was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI's, a steal, and homer. Takehsi Kino****a finally got his first big league hit, and was 2-for-3 with a double, run scored, 2 RBI's, and walk. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-2 with 3 runs, a steal, and 2 walks. Mac Horvath was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-4 with a double.

April 6th, 2031: We looked to win our first series of the year as Juan Maya took on Luis Aguilar to round off both teams rotations. We scored 7 in the 4th and piled on 14 total runs to win the middle game 14-3!

Maya looked alright, 6 innings with 9 htis, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Ken Adeniran picked up a 3 inning save, finishing the game with 2 hits, a walk, and 2 strikeouts.

Juan Simental was 2-for-3 with a run scored, 3 RBI's, a sac-fly, hit by pitch, steal, and double. Ernie Frye was 1-for-4 with 2 runs, a RBI, walk, steal, and double. Takeshi Kino****a was 1-for-4 with his first big league homer, a 2 run shot off Marius Balandis in the 5th. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, 2 walks, and a homer. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with 2 walks and an RBI. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the bench, and was 1-for-1 with a run scored, 2 RBI's, and a double. Maya was 1-for-2 with a sac-bunt, double, and run scored. Adeniran was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with 2 runs, a RBI, walk, and double.

Blue Jays 1B Gretson Jenista launched his 300th career homer today. Acquired from the Phillies in July of 2023, he's spent his whole big league career with Toronto, hitting .244/.342/.514 with 782 RBI's in 1,115 games.

April 7th, 2031: The first power rankings of the year have us at 9th. At 3-2, we're tied with Atlanta for first place.

We looked to finish a sweep with Esteban Aguirre (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.63 WHIP) taking on Mike Steele (0-0, 18.00 ERA, 2.67 WHIP), the 24-year-old ace and future star of the Diamondbacks. It took 12 innings, but Jon Reid sent us a home with a sac-fly and 3-2 sweep of the visiting Diamondbacks.

Aguirre was amazing, 8 innings with 3 hits, a run, 2 walks, and 13 strikeouts. Chad Scoles let them tie it in the 9th, an inning with a hit, run, and strikeout. Juan Razo allowed a hit in the 10th, but struck out the side. Rodolfo Esquilin got the win, an inning with 2 strikeouts.

Aguirre was the only Marlin with two hits, going 2-for-3. Mac Horvath was 1-for-4 with 2 walks and a solo homer in the 8th. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-5 with a solo homer, hit by pitch, and he scored the winning run in the 12th. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with a walk and sac-fly. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the ebnch, and was 1-for-1 with a double and he was also hit by a pitch. Pat Hughes was 1-for-4 with a walk.

Rockies CF Jim Hancock launched three hoemrs in a 8-4 win over the Dodgers.

We'll head to Coors Field for a three game set with the Rockies. We'll see Eric Dawson (1-0, 3.00 ERA), Ty Madden (1-0, 3.60 ERA), and Tim Cate (0-1, 9.00 ERA).

10-03-2018, 02:25 PM	#465
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,109	April 2nd-April 7th Real life sidenote: The real life Marlins outplayed me in 2018, going 63-98 compared to my 58-104. Next year they'll have to top 79-83 to beat me! April 2nd, 2031: Happy Opening Day! Again... The preseason predictions expect us to finish an extremely impressive 108-54, 20 games ahead of the 88-74 Braves, the 2nd Wild Card. The rest of the division sits out of the playoffs, with the Phillies (87-75) barley edged out and the Mets (84-78) not too far out. The Nationals (73-89) and Vultures (62-100) round out the division. Juan Simental (.292/.357/.560, 40 HR, 125, 40 SB) and Juan Ramirez (.306/.375/.552, 31 HR, 111 RBI, 19 SB) are projected as top players, but I doubt either will play the projected 157 and 156 games. Esteban Aguirre (17-6, 2.77 ERA, 233 K) is the top pitcher in the NL, and Dursun Erbakan (13-6, 3.87 ERA, 217 K) has a spot in the top 10. The top 100 prospect list was released, with RHP Jayvon Louisjean of the Giants replacing SS Rogelio Maldonado for #1. Louisjean, 21, was selected 8th overall in 2028, and is rated a 2/5* as a starter. Our system is ranked 21st, with both Joe Martin (21st) and Juan Toledo (59th) in the top 100. Wasnder S. Holsapple (120th) is the only other prospect in the top 200. The Cardinals signed RHP John Curtiss to a 1-year, $9 million deal and the Cubs signed RHP Colten Panaranto to a 1-year, $35 million deal. The Rangers signed both RHP Steve Hudson (1-year, $9.2 million) and LHP Steve Purpura (1-year, $17 million). We opened the year in Atlanta as reigning Cy Young winner Esteban Aguirre took on former Marlin prospect Ken Harty. Our lineup is as follows: RF Frye, CF Simental, LF Ramirez, 3B Kino**a, 1B Horvath, C Miller, 2B Reid, SS Maldonado, P Aguirre. As defending champs, the stakes were high, and we lived up to expectations, shutting out the hosts 6-0 to start 2031 on the right foot. Aguirre went 6.1 innings with 2 hits, 2 walks, and 10 strikeouts. Juan Razo made his major league debut, tossing a perfect 8th inning with 2 strikeotus and earning a hold. We got 4 runs in the 9th, so Chad Scoles wasn't needed for the save. Simental looked like a top player, going 4-for-5 with a double, homer, and 3 RBI's. Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with a run scored, walk, 2 RBI's, and steal. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the bench, and was 1-for-1 with a double and run scored. Fun fact: We were the only team to win in our division, as the other 5 teams all lost. April 3rd, 2031: We looked to start out 2-0 as Dursun Erbakan took on Curt Schneider. The offense was off today, and we were edged 3-1 as the Braves evened the series. Worst part: Dursun Erbakan left with a mild hamstring strain. Luckily, he should be ready to make his next stat, but he only went 1.1 innings with a hit, walk, and 2 strikeouts. Danny Dempsey tossed 3.1 innings with 4 hits, a run, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Ken Adeniran went 2.1 innings with a hit and 2 strikeouts. Juan Razo got the loss, allowing a hit that later scored. Josh Cronin allowed a hit, run, and walk in 0.1 innings. Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with a steal and solo homer. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4. Dempsey was 1-for-2. Jon Reid and Rogelio Maldonado were both 1-for-3. April 4th, 2031: The Dodgers had a massive blow to their rotation, as last year's ERA crown Amari Queen will miss the rest of the year with a partially torn UCL. His one start this year was awful, 2.1 innings with 9 hits, 7 runs, a walk, and 2 strikeouts. He allowed 4 homers to the Diamondbacks. We looked to win the opening series as Steve Paustian faced former Marlin Joe LaBrie in the finale. The season didn't start as planned, and we were crushed 8-3. I say crushed since all three runs were pity runs in the 9th... Paustian was roughed up, 3.2 innings with 7 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks. Shiro Hiraki went 2 innings with 2 htis, a run, walk, and 3 strikeouts. C.J. LaFever tossed an inning with 2 hits and a run scored. Juan Ramirez was 3-for-4 with a double and run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with a double and RBI. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3 with a sac-fly. Luis Mora got his first big league hit, a pinch hit single in the 8th. Mac Horvath was 1-for-1 with a walk and double. We're headed home for three with the Diamondbacks. We'll face Jacob Maton in the home opener, followed by Luis Aguilar and Mike Steele (0-0, 18.00 ERA). April 5th, 2031: The Pilots signed former Marlin LF Daylen Lile to a 1-year, $8.2 million deal. We had a beautiful ring ceremony today as we recognized our World Series victory in our first home game of the season. C.J. Jorgensen took on Jacob Maton in the 2031 Home Opener. The offense was firing on all cylinders, and we won the opener 7-3. Jorgensen went 5 with 5 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and 4 strikeouts. Shiro Hiraki picked up the win, an inning with 2 strikeouts. Cronin and Rodolfo Esuqilin picked up holds before a nice 7th inning. Juan Simental was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 3 RBI's, a steal, and homer. Takehsi Kinoa finally got his first big league hit, and was 2-for-3 with a double, run scored, 2 RBI's, and walk. Gregorio Alvarenga was 1-for-2 with 3 runs, a steal, and 2 walks. Mac Horvath was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-4 with a double. April 6th, 2031: We looked to win our first series of the year as Juan Maya took on Luis Aguilar to round off both teams rotations. We scored 7 in the 4th and piled on 14 total runs to win the middle game 14-3! Maya looked alright, 6 innings with 9 htis, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Ken Adeniran picked up a 3 inning save, finishing the game with 2 hits, a walk, and 2 strikeouts. Juan Simental was 2-for-3 with a run scored, 3 RBI's, a sac-fly, hit by pitch, steal, and double. Ernie Frye was 1-for-4 with 2 runs, a RBI, walk, steal, and double. Takeshi Kino**a was 1-for-4 with his first big league homer, a 2 run shot off Marius Balandis in the 5th. Rogelio Maldonado was 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, 2 walks, and a homer. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with 2 walks and an RBI. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the bench, and was 1-for-1 with a run scored, 2 RBI's, and a double. Maya was 1-for-2 with a sac-bunt, double, and run scored. Adeniran was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with 2 runs, a RBI, walk, and double. Blue Jays 1B Gretson Jenista launched his 300th career homer today. Acquired from the Phillies in July of 2023, he's spent his whole big league career with Toronto, hitting .244/.342/.514 with 782 RBI's in 1,115 games. April 7th, 2031: The first power rankings of the year have us at 9th. At 3-2, we're tied with Atlanta for first place. We looked to finish a sweep with Esteban Aguirre (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.63 WHIP) taking on Mike Steele (0-0, 18.00 ERA, 2.67 WHIP), the 24-year-old ace and future star of the Diamondbacks. It took 12 innings, but Jon Reid sent us a home with a sac-fly and 3-2 sweep of the visiting Diamondbacks. Aguirre was amazing, 8 innings with 3 hits, a run, 2 walks, and 13 strikeouts. Chad Scoles let them tie it in the 9th, an inning with a hit, run, and strikeout. Juan Razo allowed a hit in the 10th, but struck out the side. Rodolfo Esquilin got the win, an inning with 2 strikeouts. Aguirre was the only Marlin with two hits, going 2-for-3. Mac Horvath was 1-for-4 with 2 walks and a solo homer in the 8th. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-5 with a solo homer, hit by pitch, and he scored the winning run in the 12th. Jon Reid was 1-for-4 with a walk and sac-fly. Gregorio Alvarenga came off the ebnch, and was 1-for-1 with a double and he was also hit by a pitch. Pat Hughes was 1-for-4 with a walk. Rockies CF Jim Hancock launched three hoemrs in a 8-4 win over the Dodgers. We'll head to Coors Field for a three game set with the Rockies. We'll see Eric Dawson (1-0, 3.00 ERA), Ty Madden (1-0, 3.60 ERA), and Tim Cate (0-1, 9.00 ERA).