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Bub13 · 05-28-2017, 04:57 PM

PSYCH! MLB released the wrong data to teams regarding their season predictions. I'm informed that the responsible parties have been sacked. This time, we're predicted to tie with Oakland for our division title, with 95 wins. Toronto wins the East, and KC in the tough Central by one game over Milwaukee and Chicago, and Cleveland one more back. We'll be top five in hitting and pitching in the AL, and Groff, Dunklee, and Drayton will be top ten hitters. Clark and Miller will have great seasons on the mound. That's more like it.

In the Senior Circuit, Pittsburgh will be the class of baseball with 106 wins, the Mets will win the East, and the Giants and Dodgers will tie out West. Pittsburgh has five batters in the top ten list, and two pitchers.

Washington, Houston, and the Yankees will vie for the #1 overall pick.

Btw, remember Bill Salazar? He's the free agent SP we wanted, but got outbid for by Milwaukee, forcing us to settle for the now-armless Dunne. A true ace, #1 starter. His elbow blew out in the spring, and he's done for 13 months. Sound familiar? The curse is on.

Now, on to the season...

Opening Day and Nine-Game Homestand
MLB 2037 kicks off on Monday, April 6 with eleven games. Our season opens with three series against the Tigers, White Sox, and Twins. We are still playing in the cavernous and HR-friendly Aloha Stadium, which seats 50.5K. Our opening day starter will be our ace, Ken Clark.

April 6-8 vs. DETROIT
The Tigers are predicted to finish last in the Central with 76 wins. They're managed by Francesco Miani, the only Italian manager in MLB. He went 2-0 at the end of 2036, so he's undefeated in MLB! Since 2014, they have 11 division titles, 11 playoff appearances, and 0 World Series.

#1: LOSS 8-10...a five-run eighth (all unearned) dooms us...teams combine for 7 HR
#2: LOSS 0-4...held to three hits...Tom DiFranco gives up 11 hits in 6 innings
#3: LOSS 7-17...wow, we gave up 8 HR...best ERA of today's pitchers is 10.80...Tigers manager Miani is still undefeated

Starting the season 0-3 against a (predicted-to-be) bad team. Not the best way to begin. We gave up 12 HR and 31 runs. Move along, nothing to see here.

April 10-12 vs. CHICAGO
The Sox have won less than 70 games three of the last four seasons. They're predicted to vie for the Central crown this year, with 86 wins. Since 2014, they have 3 division titles, 8 playoff appearances, and a World Series in 2021. They're led by former MLB OF Jose Ortiz, starting his third full season with the team.

#4: WIN 6-3...finally...Bobby Little strikes out 7 in 7 IP for the win...Dunklee gets three hits and two RBI
#5: LOSS 6-7...gave up 2 in the ninth to drop the game...Wunderlich gives up 5 in 7 IP...Groff with 2 HR
#6: WIN 14-6...Clark gets battered but we pound 5 HR to take the game anyway...positions 3-6 in the order are hitting over .300

We're 2-4, not getting hits (.250), but getting on base (.378 OBP) and have hit 14 HR. Unfortunately, we've given up 18 HR and have the worst pitching in the league. 41 runs for, 47 runs against. It's only six games; no time for panic.

April 13-15 vs. MINNESOTA
The Twins are coming off four straight 90+ win seasons, but are predicted to wind up with only 81 this year. They have 5 division titles and 9 playoff appearances. Jose Mateo is their manager, entering his 13th year with the club.

#7: WIN 6-0...DiFranco tosses a one-hitter...attendance below 30K for first time in over a year
#8: LOSS 1-2...Dunklee and Groff two hits apiece...Brock gives up 2 runs in 5 IP, ERA still over 10...first game of double header
#9: WIN 2-1...Little gives up 1 run in 7 IP, now 2-0...Drayton hit HR in both games of twinbill

Finally a winning series. And some good pitching. Attendance has dropped off the table, though, so we've got to start winning games to get the fans in the seats. I need the cash.

Next up: Road Trip!

05-28-2017, 04:57 PM	#33
Bub13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 748	2037 Opening Homestand PSYCH! MLB released the wrong data to teams regarding their season predictions. I'm informed that the responsible parties have been sacked. This time, we're predicted to tie with Oakland for our division title, with 95 wins. Toronto wins the East, and KC in the tough Central by one game over Milwaukee and Chicago, and Cleveland one more back. We'll be top five in hitting and pitching in the AL, and Groff, Dunklee, and Drayton will be top ten hitters. Clark and Miller will have great seasons on the mound. That's more like it. In the Senior Circuit, Pittsburgh will be the class of baseball with 106 wins, the Mets will win the East, and the Giants and Dodgers will tie out West. Pittsburgh has five batters in the top ten list, and two pitchers. Washington, Houston, and the Yankees will vie for the #1 overall pick. Btw, remember Bill Salazar? He's the free agent SP we wanted, but got outbid for by Milwaukee, forcing us to settle for the now-armless Dunne. A true ace, #1 starter. His elbow blew out in the spring, and he's done for 13 months. Sound familiar? The curse is on. Now, on to the season... Opening Day and Nine-Game Homestand MLB 2037 kicks off on Monday, April 6 with eleven games. Our season opens with three series against the Tigers, White Sox, and Twins. We are still playing in the cavernous and HR-friendly Aloha Stadium, which seats 50.5K. Our opening day starter will be our ace, Ken Clark. April 6-8 vs. DETROIT The Tigers are predicted to finish last in the Central with 76 wins. They're managed by Francesco Miani, the only Italian manager in MLB. He went 2-0 at the end of 2036, so he's undefeated in MLB! Since 2014, they have 11 division titles, 11 playoff appearances, and 0 World Series. #1: LOSS 8-10...a five-run eighth (all unearned) dooms us...teams combine for 7 HR #2: LOSS 0-4...held to three hits...Tom DiFranco gives up 11 hits in 6 innings #3: LOSS 7-17...wow, we gave up 8 HR...best ERA of today's pitchers is 10.80...Tigers manager Miani is still undefeated Starting the season 0-3 against a (predicted-to-be) bad team. Not the best way to begin. We gave up 12 HR and 31 runs. Move along, nothing to see here. April 10-12 vs. CHICAGO The Sox have won less than 70 games three of the last four seasons. They're predicted to vie for the Central crown this year, with 86 wins. Since 2014, they have 3 division titles, 8 playoff appearances, and a World Series in 2021. They're led by former MLB OF Jose Ortiz, starting his third full season with the team. #4: WIN 6-3...finally...Bobby Little strikes out 7 in 7 IP for the win...Dunklee gets three hits and two RBI #5: LOSS 6-7...gave up 2 in the ninth to drop the game...Wunderlich gives up 5 in 7 IP...Groff with 2 HR #6: WIN 14-6...Clark gets battered but we pound 5 HR to take the game anyway...positions 3-6 in the order are hitting over .300 We're 2-4, not getting hits (.250), but getting on base (.378 OBP) and have hit 14 HR. Unfortunately, we've given up 18 HR and have the worst pitching in the league. 41 runs for, 47 runs against. It's only six games; no time for panic. April 13-15 vs. MINNESOTA The Twins are coming off four straight 90+ win seasons, but are predicted to wind up with only 81 this year. They have 5 division titles and 9 playoff appearances. Jose Mateo is their manager, entering his 13th year with the club. #7: WIN 6-0...DiFranco tosses a one-hitter...attendance below 30K for first time in over a year #8: LOSS 1-2...Dunklee and Groff two hits apiece...Brock gives up 2 runs in 5 IP, ERA still over 10...first game of double header #9: WIN 2-1...Little gives up 1 run in 7 IP, now 2-0...Drayton hit HR in both games of twinbill Finally a winning series. And some good pitching. Attendance has dropped off the table, though, so we've got to start winning games to get the fans in the seats. I need the cash. Next up: Road Trip!