MLB Alternative History (est. 2004)

cxs018 · 03-19-2016, 01:42 PM

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cxs018 · 03-19-2016, 03:34 PM

2004 Preseason

Standings Predictions

AL East:

BOS - 106-56
NYY - 98-64*
BAL - 78-84
TBR - 70-92
TOR - 64-98

AL Central:

CLE - 90-72
MIN - 89-73
DET - 79-83
KCR - 74-88
CHW - 67-95

AL West:

OAK - 89-73
ANA - 82-80
TEX - 78-84
SEA - 65-97

NL East:

PHI - 91-71
FLA - 91-71*
ATL - 79-83
NYM - 72-90
MON - 68-94

NL Central:

CHC - 90-72
HOU - 89-73
STL - 86-76
MIL - 79-83
CIN - 78-84
PIT - 74-88

NL West:

ARI - 89-73
SFG - 88-74
SDP - 82-80
LAD - 80-82
COL - 73-89

Spring Training

Injuries:

Adrian Beltre (LAD) out until early April
Omar Infante (DET) out until early April
Steve Finley (ARI) out until mid-April
Jim Edmonds (STL) out until late April
Craig Biggio (HOU) out until May
Frank Francisco (TEX) out until June
David Wells (SDP) out until June
Lenny DiNardo (BOS) out until July
Tom Gordon (NYY) out until July
JJ Putz (SEA) out until August
Rick Ankiel (STL) out for season
Carlos Baerga (ARI) out for season

Notable transactions

Extensions:

AJ Pierzynski (SFG) extended through 2010, for 16.45M per year
Mike Lieberthal (PHI) extended through 2007, for 15.4M per year, with optout after 2006 and player option for 2008
Cory Koskie (MIN) extended through 2009, for 12.7M per year
Troy Glaus (ANA) extended through 2008, for 9.25M per year
Todd Walker (CHC) extended through 2010, for 7.233M per year
Jon Lieber (NYY) extended through 2006, for 6.4M per year
Kyle Farnsworth (CHC) extended through 2007, for 1.26M per year

Trades:

TBR send Travis Harper and minor leaguer Scott Kazmir to MIL, MIL sends Junior Spivey to TBR
TEX send Doug Brocail and minor leaguer Adrian Gonzalez to SDP, SDP sends Miguel Ojeda to TEX
PIT send Jason Kendall and minor leaguers Ray Sadler and John van Benschoten to HOU, HOU sends Lance Berkman to PIT

Waiver claims:

Brooks Kieschnick (SDP)
Jorge Sosa (CLE)

cxs018 · 03-19-2016, 04:24 PM

Tuesday (Opening Day)

In the first game of the two-game Yankees-Devil Rays series in Tokyo, Mike Mussina managed to give a stellar eight-inning start to get his 200th career win and beat the Devil Rays, 8-3. Mussina outdueled Mark Hendrickson, who left the game after just 5 innings after giving up 3 runs to the Yankees, and the Yanks took a golden opportunity and scored three runs off of Danys Baez, as well as two runs off of other bullpen arms. Multiple RBIs came from Kenny Lofton, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez, while Tampa Bay got two of its three runs from Aubrey Huff. Mussina is now tied with Chuck Finley for 100th in all-time wins. His next win will tie Rube Marquard and Charlie Root.

Wednesday, March 31

On this day, many, many players were claimed off waivers (but more on that later). In Tokyo, the Bronx Bombers again took down the Rays, this time with an 8-6 win. In a six-inning effort, Jon Lieber pitched 6 innings and gave up just as many runs, four earned. However, Tampa Bay starter Todd Ritchie was shelled, giving up 6 runs in a fifth inning rally capped by a three run homer by Alex Rodriguez. Other multi-RBI games came from Jason Giambi and Aubrey Huff.

Notable waiver claims:

Hector Carrasco (SDP)
Jesus Colome (OAK)
Mike DeJean (TBR)
Scott Downs (PIT)
Scott Elarton (PIT)
Daniel Garcia (ANA)
Matt Ginter (HOU)
Steve Kline (CIN)
Xavier Nady (MIN)
Wes Obermueller (CWS)
Cliff Politte (SDP)
Bill Pulsipher (ATL)
Emmanuel Ramirez (ATL)
JC Romero (NYY)
Justin Speier (HOU)
Salomon Torres (MIL)

Sunday, April 4

Despite an excellent start by Pedro Martinez, the Red Sox lost in a pitcher's duel to the Orioles, 4-2. Martinez turned out seven innings of three-run ball, but Sidney Ponson bested him by giving up only two runs in seven innings. Baltimore was aided most by a two-run homer by Melvin Mora in the bottom of the third. Boston almost came back in the sixth when Nomar Garciaparra, David Ortiz, and Manny Ramirez loaded the bases with no outs, but Jason Varitek attempted a sacrifice fly, and Nomar Garciaparra was doubled off by left fielder Larry Bigbie.

Players of the week:

American League - Alex Rodriguez (NYY)
National League - no games played

03-19-2016, 01:42 PM	#1
cxs018 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 22	MLB Alternative History (est. 2004) Hello. I will be starting a dynasty revolving around the MLB, starting in 2004.

03-19-2016, 04:24 PM	#3
cxs018 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 22	Week 1 (March 30-April 4) Tuesday (Opening Day) In the first game of the two-game Yankees-Devil Rays series in Tokyo, Mike Mussina managed to give a stellar eight-inning start to get his 200th career win and beat the Devil Rays, 8-3. Mussina outdueled Mark Hendrickson, who left the game after just 5 innings after giving up 3 runs to the Yankees, and the Yanks took a golden opportunity and scored three runs off of Danys Baez, as well as two runs off of other bullpen arms. Multiple RBIs came from Kenny Lofton, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez, while Tampa Bay got two of its three runs from Aubrey Huff. Mussina is now tied with Chuck Finley for 100th in all-time wins. His next win will tie Rube Marquard and Charlie Root. Wednesday, March 31 On this day, many, many players were claimed off waivers (but more on that later). In Tokyo, the Bronx Bombers again took down the Rays, this time with an 8-6 win. In a six-inning effort, Jon Lieber pitched 6 innings and gave up just as many runs, four earned. However, Tampa Bay starter Todd Ritchie was shelled, giving up 6 runs in a fifth inning rally capped by a three run homer by Alex Rodriguez. Other multi-RBI games came from Jason Giambi and Aubrey Huff. Notable waiver claims: Hector Carrasco (SDP) Jesus Colome (OAK) Mike DeJean (TBR) Scott Downs (PIT) Scott Elarton (PIT) Daniel Garcia (ANA) Matt Ginter (HOU) Steve Kline (CIN) Xavier Nady (MIN) Wes Obermueller (CWS) Cliff Politte (SDP) Bill Pulsipher (ATL) Emmanuel Ramirez (ATL) JC Romero (NYY) Justin Speier (HOU) Salomon Torres (MIL) Sunday, April 4 Despite an excellent start by Pedro Martinez, the Red Sox lost in a pitcher's duel to the Orioles, 4-2. Martinez turned out seven innings of three-run ball, but Sidney Ponson bested him by giving up only two runs in seven innings. Baltimore was aided most by a two-run homer by Melvin Mora in the bottom of the third. Boston almost came back in the sixth when Nomar Garciaparra, David Ortiz, and Manny Ramirez loaded the bases with no outs, but Jason Varitek attempted a sacrifice fly, and Nomar Garciaparra was doubled off by left fielder Larry Bigbie. Players of the week: American League - Alex Rodriguez (NYY) National League - no games played

03-19-2016, 03:34 PM	#2
cxs018 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 22	2004 Preseason Standings Predictions AL East: BOS - 106-56 NYY - 98-64* BAL - 78-84 TBR - 70-92 TOR - 64-98 AL Central: CLE - 90-72 MIN - 89-73 DET - 79-83 KCR - 74-88 CHW - 67-95 AL West: OAK - 89-73 ANA - 82-80 TEX - 78-84 SEA - 65-97 NL East: PHI - 91-71 FLA - 91-71* ATL - 79-83 NYM - 72-90 MON - 68-94 NL Central: CHC - 90-72 HOU - 89-73 STL - 86-76 MIL - 79-83 CIN - 78-84 PIT - 74-88 NL West: ARI - 89-73 SFG - 88-74 SDP - 82-80 LAD - 80-82 COL - 73-89 Spring Training Injuries: Adrian Beltre (LAD) out until early April Omar Infante (DET) out until early April Steve Finley (ARI) out until mid-April Jim Edmonds (STL) out until late April Craig Biggio (HOU) out until May Frank Francisco (TEX) out until June David Wells (SDP) out until June Lenny DiNardo (BOS) out until July Tom Gordon (NYY) out until July JJ Putz (SEA) out until August Rick Ankiel (STL) out for season Carlos Baerga (ARI) out for season Notable transactions Extensions: AJ Pierzynski (SFG) extended through 2010, for 16.45M per year Mike Lieberthal (PHI) extended through 2007, for 15.4M per year, with optout after 2006 and player option for 2008 Cory Koskie (MIN) extended through 2009, for 12.7M per year Troy Glaus (ANA) extended through 2008, for 9.25M per year Todd Walker (CHC) extended through 2010, for 7.233M per year Jon Lieber (NYY) extended through 2006, for 6.4M per year Kyle Farnsworth (CHC) extended through 2007, for 1.26M per year Trades: TBR send Travis Harper and minor leaguer Scott Kazmir to MIL, MIL sends Junior Spivey to TBR TEX send Doug Brocail and minor leaguer Adrian Gonzalez to SDP, SDP sends Miguel Ojeda to TEX PIT send Jason Kendall and minor leaguers Ray Sadler and John van Benschoten to HOU, HOU sends Lance Berkman to PIT Waiver claims: Brooks Kieschnick (SDP) Jorge Sosa (CLE)