Hope in Beantown - Page 10

OmahaBaseball · 04-13-2025, 09:18 PM

Not understanding the game AI on this transaction. To set the sequence, Aledmys Diaz was, at the start of the 2024 season, the Oakland A's starting 2B. Diaz played in (and started) 44 games. When he struggled (.218/.244/.300 / -0.9 WAR), the A's placed him on irrevocable waivers and then released him on May 30, 2024 while still on the hook for the remaining portion of his 2024 salary of $8M. I took a look at him (contemplated signing to a minor-league deal with the intention of flipping him in a trade but did not want to game the system) but ended up passing. Well just 3 days later, the A's not only reached a minor-league contract with him with a majors option, they called him up and he is back on the 26-man roster now at a salary of $900K. Maybe there is some strategy that was employed here, but I am left to ask -- HUH?

OmahaBaseball · 04-14-2025, 09:07 PM

While his team was thumped by a score of 14 to 4, Washington Nationals SS CJ Abrams was dialed in. On the day, Abrams went 3 for 4 with 3 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 4 RBIs, and a Sacrifice Fly from the leadoff position. For his efforts, Abrams was named the Player of the Game.

OmahaBaseball · 04-14-2025, 09:34 PM

Fun to see that I unlocked two (2) achievements on the same day. The first with Jarren Duran's 4-game Homerun streak. The second with Rafael Devers streak of 8 consecutive AB's reaching on-base.

OmahaBaseball · 04-15-2025, 10:44 PM

Despite jumping out to a 4 to 1 lead after the 1st inning, the Red Sox could not hang on and ended up with a loss. On the day, the visiting Detroit Tigers (32-27) topped the Boston Red Sox (32-28) by a 5 to 4 score.

Detroit starter Casey Mize (5-5) picked up the win while allowing 4 earned runs on 8 hits and 4 walks in 6 innings of play; Game Score 40. Relievers Ty Adcock (H 2) and Tyler Holton (H 1) kept things in check over the next 2 innings before turning the ball over to closer Jose Alvarez (SV 9) who wrapped up the game with his 1 inning of scoreless play. The Tigers were powered on offense by Wilyer Abreu (2 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI, Stolen Base), Riley Greene (3 for 5, Double, 2 Runs), Kerry Carpenter (2 for 4, 2 Doubles), and Colt Keith (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs).

Taking the loss was Jack Flaherty (5-4) who was tagged for 5 earned runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, 2 wild pitches, and 2 hit batsmen in 6 innings of play; Game Score 43. Joely Rodriguez pitched the final 3 innings without permitting a run and lowered his ERA to 0.49 on the season. Leading the way at the plate for Boston was Rafael Devers (2 for 3, Run, RBI, 2 Walks), Masataka Yoshida (3 for 4, Double, Run, Walk), and Jarren Duran (1 for 5, Run, 2 RBIs).

Player of the Game: Rafael Devers (Season: #7)

AL East Standings: 2 GB, 2nd Place

OmahaBaseball · Yesterday, 03:13 PM

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was named the American League Player of the Week. In picking up the award, Duran had a .323 batting average (10 for 31) with 2 Doubles, Triple, 5 Homeruns, 9 Runs, 13 RBIs, Walk, and Stolen Base for a slashline of .323/.344/.935 that led to 0.8 WAR.

OmahaBaseball · Yesterday, 03:20 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a tremendous week at the plate, as he smashed the ball to the tune of a .579 batting average (11 for 19) with 4 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 9 Runs, and 9 RBIs for a slashline of .579/.636/1.105 that generated 0.9 WAR. For his efforts, Reynolds was named the National League Player of the Week.

OmahaBaseball · Yesterday, 09:04 PM

Week 10 Power Rankings are out and the Philadelphia Phillies (120.9 points) have the top spot. The Minnesota Twins (117.9 points) and Los Angeles Dodgers (116.1 points) are close behind. The Boston Red Sox (96.9 points) moved up 5 spots to occupy the 10th spot. The Los Angeles Angels (48.0 points) retained its hold on last place. The biggest jump of the week went to the Seattle Mariners from #24 to #15 spot, while the St. Louis Cardinals had the largest fall from #10 to #18 spot.

Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=153

04-13-2025, 09:18 PM	#181
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Diaz Back to Oakland??? Not understanding the game AI on this transaction. To set the sequence, *Aledmys Diaz* was, at the start of the 2024 season, the Oakland A's starting 2B. *Diaz* played in (and started) 44 games. When he struggled (.218/.244/.300 / -0.9 WAR), the A's placed him on irrevocable waivers and then released him on May 30, 2024 while still on the hook for the remaining portion of his 2024 salary of $8M. I took a look at him (contemplated signing to a minor-league deal with the intention of flipping him in a trade but did not want to game the system) but ended up passing. Well just 3 days later, the A's not only reached a minor-league contract with him with a majors option, they called him up and he is back on the 26-man roster now at a salary of $900K. Maybe there is some strategy that was employed here, but I am left to ask -- HUH? Attached Images __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 04-14-2025 at 09:03 PM.

04-14-2025, 09:07 PM	#182
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Abrams Blasts 3 Homeruns! While his team was thumped by a score of 14 to 4, Washington Nationals SS *CJ Abrams* was dialed in. On the day, *Abrams* went 3 for 4 with 3 Homeruns, 3 Runs, 4 RBIs, and a Sacrifice Fly from the leadoff position. For his efforts, *Abrams* was named the Player of the Game. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

04-14-2025, 09:34 PM	#183
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Achievements Unlocked Fun to see that I unlocked two (2) achievements on the same day. The first with *Jarren Duran's* 4-game Homerun streak. The second with *Rafael Devers* streak of 8 consecutive AB's reaching on-base. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

04-15-2025, 10:44 PM	#184
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Game 60: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox Despite jumping out to a 4 to 1 lead after the 1st inning, the Red Sox could not hang on and ended up with a loss. On the day, the visiting Detroit Tigers (32-27) topped the Boston Red Sox (32-28) by a 5 to 4 score. Detroit starter *Casey Mize* (5-5) picked up the win while allowing 4 earned runs on 8 hits and 4 walks in 6 innings of play; Game Score 40. Relievers *Ty Adcock* (H 2) and *Tyler Holton* (H 1) kept things in check over the next 2 innings before turning the ball over to closer *Jose Alvarez* (SV 9) who wrapped up the game with his 1 inning of scoreless play. The Tigers were powered on offense by *Wilyer Abreu* (2 for 5, Homerun, 2 Runs, RBI, Stolen Base), *Riley Greene* (3 for 5, Double, 2 Runs), *Kerry Carpenter* (2 for 4, 2 Doubles), and *Colt Keith* (1 for 4, Homerun, Run, 3 RBIs). Taking the loss was *Jack Flaherty* (5-4) who was tagged for 5 earned runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, 2 wild pitches, and 2 hit batsmen in 6 innings of play; Game Score 43. *Joely Rodriguez* pitched the final 3 innings without permitting a run and lowered his ERA to 0.49 on the season. Leading the way at the plate for Boston was *Rafael Devers* (2 for 3, Run, RBI, 2 Walks), *Masataka Yoshida* (3 for 4, Double, Run, Walk), and *Jarren Duran* (1 for 5, Run, 2 RBIs). Player of the Game: *Rafael Devers* (Season: #7) AL East Standings: 2 GB, 2nd Place Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

Yesterday, 03:13 PM	#185
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Duran Named AL's Best Boston Red Sox outfielder *Jarren Duran* was named the American League Player of the Week. In picking up the award, *Duran* had a .323 batting average (10 for 31) with 2 Doubles, Triple, 5 Homeruns, 9 Runs, 13 RBIs, Walk, and Stolen Base for a slashline of .323/.344/.935 that led to 0.8 WAR. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

Yesterday, 03:20 PM	#186
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Reynolds Captures NL Award Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder *Bryan Reynolds* had a tremendous week at the plate, as he smashed the ball to the tune of a .579 batting average (11 for 19) with 4 Doubles, 2 Homeruns, 9 Runs, and 9 RBIs for a slashline of .579/.636/1.105 that generated 0.9 WAR. For his efforts, Reynolds was named the National League Player of the Week. Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!

Yesterday, 09:04 PM	#187
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,476	Power Rankings - Week 10 Week 10 Power Rankings are out and the Philadelphia Phillies (120.9 points) have the top spot. The Minnesota Twins (117.9 points) and Los Angeles Dodgers (116.1 points) are close behind. The Boston Red Sox (96.9 points) moved up 5 spots to occupy the 10th spot. The Los Angeles Angels (48.0 points) retained its hold on last place. The biggest jump of the week went to the Seattle Mariners from #24 to #15 spot, while the St. Louis Cardinals had the largest fall from #10 to #18 spot. Previous week's rankings: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...&postcount=153 Attached Images __________________ Life is Good!