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DG18 · 08-30-2019, 10:58 PM

Mid-April 2024 Update:
Record: 4-9 (2nd place, 4 GB)

Overview: Well, a pretty awful start to the season. I guess the only silver lining is that we're still in second place because Indy and St. Louis have found a way to be even worse. It took a while for the bats to get going, as we only scored 3 runs combined in the first series of the year. Since then, things have gotten better, but our pitching hasn't been good enough to win many low-scoring games.

Myles Fenty has been as good as advertised, as he is currently leading the USBL with 7 home runs. Outside of him, nobody is hitting for much power, which has made it tough to score runs. Overall, only two of our starters have an OPS above .800, which isn't going to cut it. So far Jesus Arrellano has been getting most of his at bats from the lead off spot, and while he has been drawing a fair number of walks, he strikes out too much and doesn't have enough speed to be great at the top of the order. Tony Palacios and Jordan Limas haven't been much better, so for now we don't really have any better options.

Starting pitching has been inconsistent so far, as everyone outside of Jared Hooper and Min-ho Lee have gotten rocked at least once. Lee was removed from his second start with a mild shoulder strain, but is expected to return within a week, when we will have to make a decision on who will be removed from the rotation. For the most part, the bullpen has been very good, but we may need to find another lefty if Jim Potvin doesn't get it together soon.

Injury Report:
Min-ho Lee should return to the rotation soon after a brief stint on the IL. His shoulder injury was minor, and shutting him down was more of a precautionary move if anything.
Unfortunately, we don't have the same good news about LF Alex Roberts, who is still recovering from a concussion. We thought he would be back by the end of the month, but at this point his estimated return is unclear. Head injuries are nothing to mess with, so we'll make sure he is 100% before bringing him back.

Transactions:
31-year old Mario Soto was called up to take over for the injured Lee in the rotation. His first start went well, but he was rocked his last time out against New Orleans, giving up 9 runs (6 earned). He will make at least one more start, and could stay in the rotation depending on how he and everyone else does this next week.

Around the League:
-Omaha has gotten off to the hottest start in baseball, and they have been led by SS Scott Kessler who is off to a torrid .441/.500/.610 slash line on the season. They have three other hitters well over .300 in Tim Barth (.382), Javon Watson (.355), and Harold DeYoung (.377).
-New Orleans and Rhode Island have each gotten off to a 10-4 start in the Eastern League, as they lead their respective divisions. Salukis LF Ramon Mendez leads the EL with 17 RBI, and Explorers 2B Jason Colford has led New Orleans with a .404 average this year.
-The Heroes aren't leading the division as expected, but that could change soon as they return RF Nick Kitzler to the lineup after he missed 2 weeks with a knee injury. Kitzler looks to be one of the best young stars in baseball, and will certainly be in impact batter in New York's lineup.
-Richomnd will be without 21-year old SP Carlos Guerrero this year, as he suffered a torn rotator cuff in his first start of the year. The next week, they also lost SP Carlos Miranda for the year, who posted a 3.24 ERA in his first 3 starts.
-Comets LF Rafael Cervantes had a 5-hit game in a wild 15-11 victory over Las Vegas, and he has continued to swing a hot bat, as he leads the Western League with 6 home runs to go with a .385 batting average.
-Spartans CF Hector Sanchez went 6-6 against Orlando, but the Waves still defeated the Spartans in a 4-3 contest.
-Vandals C Josh Shulman went 6-7 against Omaha, as he has been one of the best-hitting catchers in the league with a .365 average.

08-30-2019, 10:58 PM	#4
DG18 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 204	Mid-April 2024 Update: Record: 4-9 (2nd place, 4 GB) Overview: Well, a pretty awful start to the season. I guess the only silver lining is that we're still in second place because Indy and St. Louis have found a way to be even worse. It took a while for the bats to get going, as we only scored 3 runs combined in the first series of the year. Since then, things have gotten better, but our pitching hasn't been good enough to win many low-scoring games. Myles Fenty has been as good as advertised, as he is currently leading the USBL with 7 home runs. Outside of him, nobody is hitting for much power, which has made it tough to score runs. Overall, only two of our starters have an OPS above .800, which isn't going to cut it. So far Jesus Arrellano has been getting most of his at bats from the lead off spot, and while he has been drawing a fair number of walks, he strikes out too much and doesn't have enough speed to be great at the top of the order. Tony Palacios and Jordan Limas haven't been much better, so for now we don't really have any better options. Starting pitching has been inconsistent so far, as everyone outside of Jared Hooper and Min-ho Lee have gotten rocked at least once. Lee was removed from his second start with a mild shoulder strain, but is expected to return within a week, when we will have to make a decision on who will be removed from the rotation. For the most part, the bullpen has been very good, but we may need to find another lefty if Jim Potvin doesn't get it together soon. Injury Report: Min-ho Lee should return to the rotation soon after a brief stint on the IL. His shoulder injury was minor, and shutting him down was more of a precautionary move if anything. Unfortunately, we don't have the same good news about LF Alex Roberts, who is still recovering from a concussion. We thought he would be back by the end of the month, but at this point his estimated return is unclear. Head injuries are nothing to mess with, so we'll make sure he is 100% before bringing him back. Transactions: 31-year old Mario Soto was called up to take over for the injured Lee in the rotation. His first start went well, but he was rocked his last time out against New Orleans, giving up 9 runs (6 earned). He will make at least one more start, and could stay in the rotation depending on how he and everyone else does this next week. Around the League: -Omaha has gotten off to the hottest start in baseball, and they have been led by SS Scott Kessler who is off to a torrid .441/.500/.610 slash line on the season. They have three other hitters well over .300 in Tim Barth (.382), Javon Watson (.355), and Harold DeYoung (.377). -New Orleans and Rhode Island have each gotten off to a 10-4 start in the Eastern League, as they lead their respective divisions. Salukis LF Ramon Mendez leads the EL with 17 RBI, and Explorers 2B Jason Colford has led New Orleans with a .404 average this year. -The Heroes aren't leading the division as expected, but that could change soon as they return RF Nick Kitzler to the lineup after he missed 2 weeks with a knee injury. Kitzler looks to be one of the best young stars in baseball, and will certainly be in impact batter in New York's lineup. -Richomnd will be without 21-year old SP Carlos Guerrero this year, as he suffered a torn rotator cuff in his first start of the year. The next week, they also lost SP Carlos Miranda for the year, who posted a 3.24 ERA in his first 3 starts. -Comets LF Rafael Cervantes had a 5-hit game in a wild 15-11 victory over Las Vegas, and he has continued to swing a hot bat, as he leads the Western League with 6 home runs to go with a .385 batting average. -Spartans CF Hector Sanchez went 6-6 against Orlando, but the Waves still defeated the Spartans in a 4-3 contest. -Vandals C Josh Shulman went 6-7 against Omaha, as he has been one of the best-hitting catchers in the league with a .365 average. Last edited by DG18; 08-30-2019 at 11:02 PM.