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Argonaut · 12-16-2019, 06:26 PM

1982 RECAP

Record: 98-64, 1st in AL West

World Series
Baltimore Orioles defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2

MLB Awards
AL Reliever of the Year: Goose Gossage
AL Gold Glove: Buddy Bell (SS), Jon Matlack (P)
AL Silver Slugger: Bill Madlock (2B), Toby Harrah (3B), Al Oliver (DH)

Bill Madlock and Toby Harrah also finished 2-3 in MVP voting with 6+ WAR each, but were outclassed by Cal Ripken who had 10+ WAR.

The re-calc for next year gives us a bit of a problem fitting everyone in the lineup, as a lot of guys can no longer play defense -- really at all. I held my nose and played Madlock at 2B in '82, and his bat was worth it. But now 4 or 5 guys can only play 1B/DH. It's an interesting problem to solve, and I want to improve the defense anyway to give our pitchers good support next season.

12-16-2019, 06:26 PM	#55
Argonaut All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 1,085	1982 RECAP Record: 98-64, 1st in AL West World Series Baltimore Orioles defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 MLB Awards AL Reliever of the Year: Goose Gossage AL Gold Glove: Buddy Bell (SS), Jon Matlack (P) AL Silver Slugger: Bill Madlock (2B), Toby Harrah (3B), Al Oliver (DH) Bill Madlock and Toby Harrah also finished 2-3 in MVP voting with 6+ WAR each, but were outclassed by Cal Ripken who had 10+ WAR. The re-calc for next year gives us a bit of a problem fitting everyone in the lineup, as a lot of guys can no longer play defense -- really at all. I held my nose and played Madlock at 2B in '82, and his bat was worth it. But now 4 or 5 guys can only play 1B/DH. It's an interesting problem to solve, and I want to improve the defense anyway to give our pitchers good support next season. __________________ Texas Rangers Dynasty (Est. 1972) Hartford Whalers Dynasty: Brass Bonanza Last edited by Argonaut; 12-16-2019 at 06:29 PM.