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ayaghmour2 · 01-11-2025, 02:14 PM

Weekly Record: 1-5
Seasonal Record: 58-48 (4th, 6 GB)
Stars of the Week
Buddy Byrd : 19 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .421 AVG, 1.000 OPS
Earle Turner : 1 Win, 4.0 IP, 1 BB, 4 K, 2.25 ERA
Jerry McMillan : 25 AB, 6 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .240 AVG, .641 OPS

Schedule
8-6: Win vs Wolves (2-4)
8-7: Loss vs Wolves (5-3)
8-8: Loss vs Wolves (2-1)
8-10: Loss at Kings (1-7)
8-11: Loss at Kings (1-2)
8-12: Loss at Kings (5-6)

Recap
This team. This team. This team...

WHY ARE WE SO INCONSISTENT!?!?!?!?!

Ugh...

From three to six, we slid behind the first place Sailors, who unlike us, can build wins in a row without throwing in a complete stinker of a week. I mean, we won six in a row just to lose five?!?!? Right back where we started!?!?!?

You know the week is bad when Buddy Byrd is the star of the week, as the other seven starters had a lower weekly WRC+. Even better, Bob Decker, Byron Burnett, Bill Plunkett, and Milt Payne were a combined 7-for-18 with 3 doubles, a homer, 3 runs, 3 RBIs, and 2 walks. The homer came from Burnett, who's now hit .455/.533/.909 (265 OPS+) in his 15 August plate appearances. His effort has improved his season line to an exactly league average .263/.384/.388 (100 OPS+). His next PA will be his 100th, and with a 17.2 BB% that means he's got a nice 107 WRC+. After a brutal start to the season, the 25-year-old has developed into a perfect fourth outfielder, and since we have so few lefties in the lineup when he gets the occasional start it helps balance the lineup. Even after a Dode Caudill or Bobby Martinez secures a roster spot, his versatility, eye, and gap power make him a 24th man type. He gives us a unique look and the versatility allows us to get more creative on the bench. Don't forget, we've had three catchers all season, and have no issues covering the games needed. On a team with a lesser outfield, he'd have a chance to earn a starting role, but as long as he's happy we'll keep him in Chicago to help improve the team overall.

Back to Byrd, he did actually have a good offensive week, it's just everyone else was bad. Buddy went 8-for-19 with 2 runs, a double, triple, and steal. No walks or RBIs, because literally no one did anything, but the speedy second basemen has 13 steals in 14 attempts. He's lucky I couldn't get an infielder, even more so with Gibson's setback, as there was no one out there to challenge him. He can't hit, a pitiful .261/.294/.358 (68 OPS+) line, but he doesn't strike out and gets on base in some of the strangest ways possible. Bloops, infield hits, and poor defense included, and once he's on he can score. He has 47 runs to 18 RBIs, and above all his defense helps save our pen. With a 11.7 zone rating and 1.069 efficiency, he cleans house with most of the Conti, tied with Stan Kleminski for the efficiency league. Buddy has the higher zone rating, playing a few more innings, and his hard work and occasional and occasional gems make him a decent enough player.

Looking Ahead
I miss morning sims! I can't believe it! I have the weekend to recover, but we already played our next week. It's three hosting the Imperials (I keep thinking Stars), three in Cincy, and one in Dallas. At least now I have until Monday night, so I'll be able to get caught back up. Six games is a tough deficit, but leads have come and gone quickly. Semi-spoiler, the Pioneers saw their double digit lead go down to six, and with how often we get hot, who knows what could happen when the Sailors inevitably cool down!

Minor League Report
LF Sam Morrison (C La Crosse Lions): It's hard not to start liking Sam Morrison, who parlayed a 5-for-6 day with 2 homers and 4 RBIs into his second Player of the Week in the season. He had more then a couple more hits, 13-for-28 with 10 runs, 2 doubles, 5 homers, 9 RBIs, 4 walks, and 2 steals. I can't remember if I promoted him or not with my export, but he will be up by Monday, as the 1960 5th Rounder has been outstanding and I just have two find a way to get him a spot in San Jose. Promotions should give come soon for plenty of guys, but the 19-year-old Morrison is hitting an outstanding .410/.536/.691 (188 OPS+) with 9 homers, 10 doubles, 34 RBIs, 38 walks, and 10 steals. The top scoring offense will miss him, but it's clear he has nothing left to prove. He's struggled previously in two small Class B stints, but he was more above average then elite in La Crosse those years. I think he'll keep up the good work, potentially positioning himself for a promotion to Rockford for next season.

01-11-2025, 02:14 PM	#1570
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,142	Week 16: August 6th-August 12th Weekly Record: 1-5 Seasonal Record: 58-48 (4th, 6 GB) Stars of the Week Buddy Byrd : 19 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .421 AVG, 1.000 OPS Earle Turner : 1 Win, 4.0 IP, 1 BB, 4 K, 2.25 ERA Jerry McMillan : 25 AB, 6 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .240 AVG, .641 OPS Schedule 8-6: Win vs Wolves (2-4) 8-7: Loss vs Wolves (5-3) 8-8: Loss vs Wolves (2-1) 8-10: Loss at Kings (1-7) 8-11: Loss at Kings (1-2) 8-12: Loss at Kings (5-6) Recap This team. This team. This team... WHY ARE WE SO INCONSISTENT!?!?!?!?! Ugh... From three to six, we slid behind the first place Sailors, who unlike us, can build wins in a row without throwing in a complete stinker of a week. I mean, we won six in a row just to lose five?!?!? Right back where we started!?!?!? You know the week is bad when Buddy Byrd is the star of the week, as the other seven starters had a lower weekly WRC+. Even better, Bob Decker, Byron Burnett, Bill Plunkett, and Milt Payne were a combined 7-for-18 with 3 doubles, a homer, 3 runs, 3 RBIs, and 2 walks. The homer came from Burnett, who's now hit .455/.533/.909 (265 OPS+) in his 15 August plate appearances. His effort has improved his season line to an exactly league average .263/.384/.388 (100 OPS+). His next PA will be his 100th, and with a 17.2 BB% that means he's got a nice 107 WRC+. After a brutal start to the season, the 25-year-old has developed into a perfect fourth outfielder, and since we have so few lefties in the lineup when he gets the occasional start it helps balance the lineup. Even after a Dode Caudill or Bobby Martinez secures a roster spot, his versatility, eye, and gap power make him a 24th man type. He gives us a unique look and the versatility allows us to get more creative on the bench. Don't forget, we've had three catchers all season, and have no issues covering the games needed. On a team with a lesser outfield, he'd have a chance to earn a starting role, but as long as he's happy we'll keep him in Chicago to help improve the team overall. Back to Byrd, he did actually have a good offensive week, it's just everyone else was bad. Buddy went 8-for-19 with 2 runs, a double, triple, and steal. No walks or RBIs, because literally no one did anything, but the speedy second basemen has 13 steals in 14 attempts. He's lucky I couldn't get an infielder, even more so with Gibson's setback, as there was no one out there to challenge him. He can't hit, a pitiful .261/.294/.358 (68 OPS+) line, but he doesn't strike out and gets on base in some of the strangest ways possible. Bloops, infield hits, and poor defense included, and once he's on he can score. He has 47 runs to 18 RBIs, and above all his defense helps save our pen. With a 11.7 zone rating and 1.069 efficiency, he cleans house with most of the Conti, tied with Stan Kleminski for the efficiency league. Buddy has the higher zone rating, playing a few more innings, and his hard work and occasional and occasional gems make him a decent enough player. Looking Ahead I miss morning sims! I can't believe it! I have the weekend to recover, but we already played our next week. It's three hosting the Imperials (I keep thinking Stars), three in Cincy, and one in Dallas. At least now I have until Monday night, so I'll be able to get caught back up. Six games is a tough deficit, but leads have come and gone quickly. Semi-spoiler, the Pioneers saw their double digit lead go down to six, and with how often we get hot, who knows what could happen when the Sailors inevitably cool down! Minor League Report LF Sam Morrison (C La Crosse Lions): It's hard not to start liking Sam Morrison, who parlayed a 5-for-6 day with 2 homers and 4 RBIs into his second Player of the Week in the season. He had more then a couple more hits, 13-for-28 with 10 runs, 2 doubles, 5 homers, 9 RBIs, 4 walks, and 2 steals. I can't remember if I promoted him or not with my export, but he will be up by Monday, as the 1960 5th Rounder has been outstanding and I just have two find a way to get him a spot in San Jose. Promotions should give come soon for plenty of guys, but the 19-year-old Morrison is hitting an outstanding .410/.536/.691 (188 OPS+) with 9 homers, 10 doubles, 34 RBIs, 38 walks, and 10 steals. The top scoring offense will miss him, but it's clear he has nothing left to prove. He's struggled previously in two small Class B stints, but he was more above average then elite in La Crosse those years. I think he'll keep up the good work, potentially positioning himself for a promotion to Rockford for next season. Last edited by ayaghmour2; 01-11-2025 at 02:30 PM.