Time Warp Baseball - Page 113

Vris · 09-05-2004, 11:32 AM

Or, why don't we all do that for our teams. It would give Matt less to do, especially with us going live shortly.

tward13 · 09-05-2004, 02:12 PM

Actually, if Matt has anything HE'D like to see for each team I'd be happy to do the work to gather the info for my team. No reason he should have to do all this research and work now.

Matt how about making a list of things you'd like that we could do in addition to the team histories we're working on? The team histories are more a matter of personal preference by each owner. We could also do something more uniform to suit your tastes.

Tom

Vris · 09-05-2004, 06:20 PM

Yeah. What he said.

metsgeek · 09-06-2004, 02:51 AM

Besides me, who is starting to hallucinate from the lack of TWB????

p.s. Can anyone identify my new avatar??

DamnYankees · 09-06-2004, 03:10 AM

I am too. I was considering starting my own dynasty that I could do on these OOTP forums, just so I could always have something to read, even if it's my own writing.

And that is of course Sidd Finch. Not quite as great as Zoidberg, if I may say so, but still, a very good avatar.

EDIT: Just thinking about it, Sidd Finch was amazing. The very idea of him, and the fact that he was so well crafted, even as a fictional player, with such a backstory...how I wish he was real, just to blow all of our minds. Bravo, Mr. Plimpton. It was a real thrill to read.

canadiancreed · 09-06-2004, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsgeek

Besides me, who is starting to hallucinate from the lack of TWB????

p.s. Can anyone identify my new avatar??

hallucinate, no

boredom, defiantely

cant wait for the 1946 season to start

Matt from TN · 09-06-2004, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsgeek

Besides me, who is starting to hallucinate from the lack of TWB????

lol... then you'll be happy to know that over the weekend I have finished preparing the league itself for 1946... I still have to test the league settings, but I can do that while we're doing the Ammy & Rule V drafts... Hopefully, I'll have the file up by Tues (or maybe Wed), we'll see... That way we can start the ammy draft fairly soon... If all goes well, our 1st sim might be Monday (9/13)... I probably need to review our rules one last time to see if there's anything else I wanted to cover/discuss before the season.

metsgeek · 09-06-2004, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt from TN

lol... then you'll be happy to know that over the weekend I have finished preparing the league itself for 1946... I still have to test the league settings, but I can do that while we're doing the Ammy & Rule V drafts... Hopefully, I'll have the file up by Tues (or maybe Wed), we'll see... That way we can start the ammy draft fairly soon... If all goes well, our 1st sim might be Monday (9/13)... I probably need to review our rules one last time to see if there's anything else I wanted to cover/discuss before the season.

Cool! Of course, I have the last pick....so I have to wait that much longer

jdw · 09-07-2004, 05:34 PM

Matt wrote:

> 1945 Postseason

> NL BOY: Oscar Vancini, BKN, .362, 26 HR, 96 RBI

YES~! Number 8 for Oscar.

1930, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1945

Only one in the war years, so there's no stink over him like there is a certain Red Sox first baseman.

I know The Kid would like the RBI Record, but that was such a nice season to finish the career on. The talent level in the game will probably go up fast in 1946 and Oscar will probably tank out. We could always write in his bio that he had been thinking about retiring after the 1943 World Series win as a fitting end to his career. But that the Commish and the Dodgers' Owner asked him to stay on - that with so many young stars were going off to war, that Oscar should stay on to give the fans a big star to root for, especially in for Oscar's chase of 500 HR's. You know, "the good of the game and the good of the country"... hard for Oscar to quit with that kinda pressure.

But with the war over, maybe Oscar would rather hang it up. He certainly was showing signs of sliding back in 1942. You just can't ask for a classier way of going out than his 1945 season.

John, obviously a massive Oscar Fan...

mauboy · 09-07-2004, 05:46 PM

Oh, my. What a World Series. Ervin did what he could, and this could possibly have been his last year.

It looks like the reason we lost game 7 was because Ervin got hurt early in the game...

Ervin Skjerly was injured while making a catch. This happened in the first inning with one on, and with his catch made one out with no runs scored. After he got hurt, it all went down hill! What a tragedy.

Hopefully it doesn't do him much damage to his skills.

Matt from TN · 09-08-2004, 04:04 PM

Key Retirees:

Mark Ponfick, SP
New York Yankees 1925-28
Philadelphia A's 1928-39
St. Louis Browns 1939-44
Boston Red Sox 1944-45

Ponfick was a steady pitcher for 21 years. He had some of his best seasons as the A's dynasty was coming to a close, playing one WS with them in 1932. He made his biggest impact during the final years of WWII when he won 51 games from 1944-45, mostly with the Red Sox. During that time, he captained Boston's pitching staff as they won back-to-back World Series. Ponfick also won the 1944 POY. He retired with a 334-252 record (9th Most Wins All-Time), 3.82 ERA, 1184 BB, 2505 K (5th All-Time), 463 CG (4th All-Time), 41 SHO (23rd All-Time) and a 1.22 WHIP.

Other Notable Retirees:

Howard Sheridan, CF
Red Sox 1927-45

.290, 2263 H, 340 2B, 291 HR, 1354 RBI, 1164 R, 642 BB, .804 OPS

Sheridan was a key member of the Red Sox lineup for many seasons and finally got to enjoy some success with three straight AL pennants from 1942-44, including 2 WS wins. His 36 homeruns in 1938 is still an AL record.

Mickey McWhorter, CF
Dodgers 1925-29, 1940-45
Pirates 1929-39
A's 1939-40

.306, 2743 H, 370 2B, 76 HR, 1060 RBI, 1447 R, 818 BB, .771 OPS

Mickey was an offensive sparkplug. He won the WS with Brooklyn in 1926 and returned there to win another one in 1943.

John Storback, LF
Tigers 1930-44
Giants 1944-45

.287, 2211 H, 270 2B, 250 HR, 1095 RBI, 994 R, 467 BB, .753 OPS

Back when homeruns where just coming into style, Storback exploded onto the TWB scene in 1932, hitting .312 with 35 HR and 130 RBI and becoming the only player in history to win the ROY and BOY awards in the same season. Except for a strong 1934 season, Storback's numbers never lived up to his outstanding rookie season. He also won 4 GG's.

Big Lou Zaitz, LF
Cardinals 1926-34
Browns 1934-39
Phillies 1939-40, 1945
Indians 1940-45

.302, 2747 H, 392 2B, 274 HR, 1434 RBI, 1195 R, 574 BB, .779 OPS

Big Lou was loud and outspoken, and his poor relationship with longtime Cardinals manager Leonard Walsh got him ushered off the team in 1934. Despite his attitude, he was a dependable hitter who often led his teams in homeruns and RBIs.

Honorable Mention:

Sean Carlin, SS
A's 1926-38
Indians 1938-45

.281, 2212 H, 486 2B, 101 HR, 1041 RBI, 1141 R, 881 BB, .765 OPS

Max Baxter, SP
Dodgers 1929-45

231-213, 3.94, 1270 BB, 1675 K, 287 CG, 24 SHO, 1.35 WHIP

Rob "Pretty Boy" Forrestal, SS
Cardinals 1929-45

.309, 2466 H, 455 2B, 79 HR, 1006 RBI, 1047 R, 859 BB, 663 K, .778 OPS

Retiring Ancestors:

David "Pops" McAuliffe, 3B/OF
Chicago Cubs 1923-45

David was the 1923 NL ROY, and he went on to become one of the steadiest players in Cubs history. He won 3 GG's and helped bring the Cubs a WS title in 1938. He had one of the most quietly successful careers in memory, collecting 3525 hits (3rd Most All-Time), a .300 average, 596 doubles (7th All-Time), 177 homeruns, 1570 RBI (15th All-Time), 1522 runs (24th All-Time), 846 walks, 155 steals and a .769 OPS.

Lloyd Johnson, C/1B
New York Giants 1925-45

Lloyd was a power hitting force for the Giants for many years, and he finished among the top homerun hitters in the NL almost every season. He won 1 GG and was a 4-time all-star. He retired with a .267 average, 2494 hits, 560 doubles (8th All-Time), 272 homeruns (14th All-Time), 1464 RBI (18th All-Time), 1219 runs, 1000 walks and a .754 OPS.

John "Bucky" Smith, SP
Chicago Cubs 1927-45

Bucky had a solid career, but showed the potential for even more earlier in his career. However, he was stuck in one of the best rotations of his day in the late 30's and was the odd man out until the WWII era. He was enjoying success during the war years until a torn tricep muscle ended his career. He retired with a 191-217 record, 4.33 ERA, 1178 BB, 1034 K, 217 CG, 20 SHO and a 1.44 WHIP.

ifspuds · 09-08-2004, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt from TN

Key Retirees:

Lloyd Johnson, C/1B
New York Giants 1925-45

Lloyd was a power hitting force for the Giants for many years, and he finished among the top homerun hitters in the NL almost every season. He won 1 GG and was a 4-time all-star. He retired with a .267 average, 2494 hits, 560 doubles (8th All-Time), 272 homeruns (14th All-Time), 1464 RBI (18th All-Time), 1219 runs, 1000 walks and a .754 OPS.

Quality career, G-Pop. Wish he could've managed those last 6 hits for 2500. 20-year career with one team. Too bad that season-ending injury robbed him a few good years in his prime, or he might have made a serious run at the Hall of Fame. Might have won a few more GGs had it not been for the presence of Mr. Gold Glove, Willard Schwarz, for much of his career.

tward13 · 09-08-2004, 04:35 PM

Would he be interested in continuing on as a Giants coach, or minor league manager? I need to hire some guys before the season.

ifspuds · 09-08-2004, 04:38 PM

Oh yeah. Without a doubt. I think I may have brought this up before, actually, either here or at the TWB forums. He's definitely coach-type material, wherever you'd like to put him.

DamnYankees · 09-08-2004, 07:06 PM

The AL HR record is only 36? Damn. Matt, you sure you have those league totals right?

Vris · 09-08-2004, 07:09 PM

Yeah. There wasn't quite a Ruthian type player to come by. "The Kid" has been the biggest culprit, and if you look at the Career Leaders, he has a healthy lead on #2.

Matt from TN · 09-09-2004, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamnYankees

The AL HR record is only 36? Damn. Matt, you sure you have those league totals right?

Have no worries about my league totals. I go thru them every single season & compare them to RL totals. While I look at the leaderboards to make sure there are similarities, my main concern is the combined totals of both leagues when compared to RL. I use a "per AB" rating for each to compare the amout of HR, 2B, BB, K, etc in TWB to MLB.

You have to throw out Ruth's totals & look at the #'s below him on the all-time list. Letting ootp6 generate players means there will never be a Ruth without manual editing. Plus, most of our biggest sluggers have ended up in the NL.

metsgeek · 09-09-2004, 11:31 AM

I'm not worried at all. That's why they're called League Totals

Matt from TN · 09-09-2004, 02:19 PM

Ancestors Added in 1946:

Walter Davis, LF, Chicago Cubs

Walter was the most sought after prospect this offseason and he was quickly signed by the Cubs. Under baseball's new bonus player rule, Davis, who was given a bonus of over $100,000, must be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster by opening day of next season. He has the potential to be an incredible hitter, with the ability to hit for high average, draw walks and the power to hit doubles and homeruns. He is also a solid defender. He easily becomes the club's top prospect, and the Cubs hope he can help soften the eventual loss of rightfielder Dewey Mickelsen.

Ted McMurray, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals

Ted is a great hitter who also provides a nice combination of the ability to hit for high average and for power. At age 23, he could be ready for the majors soon, allowing Genaro Nunez to concentrate on his more natural position of 3B.

Alter Sennelnekoff, SP, Chicago White Sox

The White Sox continue to grow a stable of young arms with Sennelnekoff joining the talented Whiskey Allen, Jr. in the team's minor league system. Sennelnekoff is a hard thrower who is bound to rack up his share of K's. He only has 2 pitches in his arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn his talent into results.

Bill Reed, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bill is a solid all-around player, but his strength is a superior eye at the plate. He could one day lead the league in walks, and he is difficult to strikeout. He could be a .300 hitter, and he has good power. His defense is solid too, which amouts to him being a good prospect with a future ahead of him in the majors. His biggest obstacle could be beating out Ike Walker for the starting job someday.

Doug McMurray, SP, Cincinnati Reds

Doug is one of the hardest throwers that most Reds scouts say they have seen. His overall talent is above average, but with that kind of arm, great things could be possible.

Eric Slater, SP, Washington Senators

At age 27 and after spending nearly 5 years in the military, Eric is beginning his pro career late. However, the Senators are excited with what they have seen, and they believe he could become a major part of their rotation someday soon. He will begin the season in the majors and should get some scattered starts.

Surrel Slater, C, Brooklyn Dodgers

Slater is an excellent defensive catcher with an average arm. He can also play 1B quite well. He sometimes struggles with a low average, but he has plenty of power and decent plate discipline. He could be the Dodgers' catcher of the future.

Cecil Reed, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Cecil joins his younger brother Bill in the Pirates organization. He is a decent outfielder whose biggest strength is defense and an ability to draw walks. Pittsburgh already has a solid major league outfield, but Cecil could find himself in the majors this season primarily because his defense has been so spectacular this spring.

Matt from TN · 09-10-2004, 03:11 PM

1946 Season Preview

With stars returning from war, this should be one of the most exciting seasons in years. The names we love have returned, and it's time to focus all our attention once again on the playing field.

American League

1. Red Sox (101-53, 1st) - The Sox have gone from laughing stock to near-dynasty during the war years. However, the signs were there that this team had some great potential even before the war started draining players from the major leagues. Now Boston needs to go out an prove they are the best with all the players back in uniform.

GM: metsgeek

Top Starters:
SP Vance Marx (24-10, 3.90)
SP Sloppy Mosich (22-6, 2.44)

C Chuck Rauch (.308, 18 HR, 103 RBI)
1B Jessie Holt (.333, 20 HR, 102 RBI)
2B Pokey Dorsey (.328, 83 RBI)
3B Tequila Allen (.340, 91 RBI)
SS Morris Lutske (.376, 77 RBI)
LF Al Arsenault (.319, 16 HR, 105 RBI)
CF Hackin' Jack Zenisek (.257, 13 HR, 59 RBI, 40 SB)
RF Ben Hargey (WWII)

To Prospects:
SP Cort Nagel (Majors)
C Biff Betters (Majors)
2B Maurice Goza (Majors)
SP Henry Cavaluzzo (AA)
SP Eric Williams (AA)

2. Senators (85-69, 3rd) - They got some key contributors back from the war and look to regain their dominance of the AL. It should be a tough fight in a very talented league.

GM: spiffamous

Top Starters:
SP Bill Finley (24-14, 3.01)
SP Chris Frays (5-0, 0.89 in 1 month)
SP Micky Guyton (19-14, 3.01)

1B Sugar McDonald (.329, 16 HR, 88 RBI)
2B Hewie Bartecko (.328, 53 RBI)
3B Jungle Jim Dunkel (WWII)
3B Carl Kahle (.275, 16 HR, 81 RBI)
SS Blake Crocitto (WWII)
LF John Shears (.295, 77 RBI, 25 SB)

Top Prospects:
SP Sam Cole (AA)

3. Detroit (87-67, 2nd) - The Tigers are out to prove they are for real after posting their first winning season since 1931. They have the makings of a contender and a star-in-the-making with left fielder Ray Kress.

GM: m0ng00se

Top Starters:
SP Alex Footwangler (WWII)
SP Vic Gorin (18-15, 3.20)
SP Bob Guilderson (19-16, 3.21)
SP Stan Leveck (18-13, 3.54)
SP Wes Lloyd (20-13, 3.30)

C Bud Moore (WWII)
2B Ray Dimeo (.309, 51 RBI, 28 SB)
3B Matt Perly (.309, 71 RBI)
LF Ray Kress (.347, 20 HR, 95 RBI)
CF Carlton Affee (.286, 81 RBI)
RF Carl Sandoz (.352, 81 RBI)

Top Prospects:
3B Luther Ormiston (AAA)
SP Bud Ulrich (AA)
3B John Degal (A)
LF Sherm Rorabeck (A)

4. Athletics (81-73, 4th) - The A's have a strong rotation and solid offense. Neither is quite enough to make them an honest contender, but they will be a tough foe.

GM: BPS

Top Starters:
SP Jeronimo Arsenault (21-16, 3.99)
SP Mickey Lonergan (WWII)

C Gordon Meadows (.285, 66 RBI)
1B William Suggs (.339, 76 RBI)
2B Rem Kelley (.293, 13 HR, 77 RBI)
3B Bud Ayers (.311, 80 RBI)
CF Lee Friedman (.370, 13 HR, 92 RBI)
RF Peaches Badeau (.382, 78 RBI)

Top Prospects:
SP Bob Stevens (AAA)
SS Hans Habermehl (AAA)
LF Ed Monchak (AAA)
SS Bob Mousette (AA)

5. White Sox (67-87, T-6th) - Chicago has a potentially dominant rotation, but their offense is just too shaky.

GM: DamnYankees

Top Starters:
SP Bob Bussmann (22-12, 2.92)
SP Earl Boyd (17-17, 3.52)

1B Leonard Davie (.262, 19 HR, 73 RBI)
2B Danny Lazo (.282, 65 RBI)
3B Hendrick Asher (.309, 50 RBI, 22 SB)
CF Homer Jewell (.300, 50 RBI, 27 SB)

Top Prospects:
LF Chester Munch (AAA)
SP Alter Sennelnekoff (AA)
SP Bourbon Allen, Jr. (A)

6. Browns (75-79, 5th) - Their rotation has one ace but the rest is a mess. With a lot of potentially big contributors returning from the war, their offense could be very potent. No matter how good they are, it will be tough to overcome such pitching woes.

GM: qusip

Top Starters:
SP Cotton Simson (25-8, 2.13)

C Frankie Bowers (WWII)
2B Vern Piernatzski (.332, 38 in just 73 G)
3B Steven Bussell (.327, 87 RBI, 113 BB)
LF Carmack Alford (.284, 21 HR, 98 RBI)
CF Cy Helbig (WWII)
RF Tony Monachino (.342, 57 RBI, 29 SB, 109 BB)

Top Prospects:
2B Dale Thompson (Majors)
SP Joe Wert (A)

7. Yankees (67-87, T-6th) - Ditty's and Hung's return from the war will certainly help the offense, but this team is in disrepair and hopes to merely stay out of the cellar.

GM: haggis007

Top Starters:
SP Jack Andrade (18-11, 3.48)
SP Buddy Greenberg (WWII)

LF Allen March (.338, 23 HR, 79 RBI)
CF Ping Hung (WWII)
RF Jimmy Ditty (WWII)

8. Indians (53-101, 8th) - After setting a new AL record for losses last season, Cleveland has little going for them.

GM: fhomess

Top Starters:
SP Billy Crowell (12-20, 3.62)
SP Zolly Schoeter (14-17, 3.36)

C Frank Storey (.355, 10 HR, 66 RBI)
LF Bill Berry (WWII)

Top Prospects:
SP George Kauffman (AA)
SP Nippy Schnaubert (AA)
SS Victor Estevez (A)

National League

1. Reds (81-73, 3rd) - The Reds led the NL for most of last season before fading down the stretch. They have an incredible offense and their pitching staff could be good enough to get this franchise to only its 2nd pennant in history.

GM: scprideandms

Top Starters:
SP Schoolboy Emberling (18-17, 3.17)
SP Don Homersham (13-10, 3.57)
SP Ace Shipley (19-14, 3.94)

C Benny Eremitani (.304, 72 RBI)
1B Orval Mitts (.381, 85 RBI)
2B Alan Liao (.295, 44 RBI, 22 SB)
2B Skeeter Schaldemose (WWII)
3B Foster Hempkins (.370, 11 HR, 101 RBI)
SS Pee Wee Osborne (.302, 67 RBI)
LF Mitch Leibowitz (WWII)
CF Artie Albrecht (WWII)
RF Otis Sistruck (.323, 77 RBI)

Top Prospects:
3B Buck Tomlinson (Majors)

2. Dodgers (84-70, 2nd) - The combination of Remmy Paul and returning Frank Smith must count for something right? Plus Brooklyn's offense is captained by the great Oscar Vancini, although this season could be his swan song. To capture another pennant, this team needs big contributions from returning war vets like Jon Wright and Willie Young, plus the rotation needs a solid 3rd and 4th starter to emerge.

GM: Ankhiel

Top Starters:
SP Remmy Paul (28-9, 2.75)
SP Frank Smith (WWII)
SP Robert Datoli (15-15, 3.52)

1B Willie Young (WWII)
2B Mike Fellner (.319, 10 HR, 100 RBI)
SS Jonny Perly (.303, 11 HR, 87 RBI, 65 SB)
LF Oscar Vancini (.362, 26 HR, 96 RBI)
RF Jonathan Wright (WWII)

Top Prospects:
SP Johnny Gundich (A)

3. Braves (76-78, 5th) - After finally fielding a competitive team after a recent slump, this organization could be a wildcard in the NL pennant race. They may not have enough to win it all, but they should make it exciting.

GM: Vris

Top Starters:
SP Scottie Allen (4-1, 2.21 ERA in 1 month)
SP Fred Francis (20-13, 3.69)

1B Pat Vega (.355, 83 RBI)
SS Billy Alexander (WWII)
SS Cutter Brekke (WWII)
SS Bonnard Shadle (.308, 73 RBI)
LF Fuzz Allen (.298, 54 RBI, 37 SB)
RF Myles Poppell (.272, 12 HR, 58 RBI)

Top Prospects:
SP Roy Wolfe (Majors)
1B Ken Chaucer (Majors)
SP Sonny Faulkner (AAA)
SP Charley Nagel (AAA)
SP Mark Gahan (A)

4. Phillies (89-65, 1st) - Many people think the Phillies were a one-year wonder, but with such a potentially good rotation, they could make another charge.

GM: Carlton

Top Starters:
SP Ben Fatt (20-12, 3.50)
SP Tom Mierhofer (21-13, 3.27)
SP John Nolting (13-5, 2.64)

C Em Pelto (.318, 59 RBI)
1B Lonny Arrendale (WWII)
2B Augie Cost (.293, 10 HR, 78 RBI)
3B Maurice Misisca (.310, 21 HR, 80 RBI)
SS Ted Stuart (.287, 75 RBI)
RF James Lewis (.299, 10 HR, 70 RBI)

Top Prospects:
RF George Petty (Majors)
1B Bobby Johnson (AAA)

5. Giants (77-77, 4th) - New York has some solid pitchers and strong offensive leaders. It should not be enough to really contend, but they could be a tough team to reckon with.

GM: tward13

Top Starters:
SP Randall Bray (18-14, 2.69)
SP Mike Menna (15-13, 3.67)

2B Bobby Martin (.331, 10 HR, 57 RBI)
3B Dale Lamberty (.271, 15 HR, 73 RBI, 120 BB)
SS Andy Martineau (WWII)
SS Tom Howard (WWII)

Top Prospects:
NONE

6. Pirates (74-80, 6th) - Once again, this team has talent but probably not enough to do much damage. They could be a surprise team if all goes right.

GM: ifspuds

Top Starters:
SP Stephen Dzurik (19-16, 2.68)
SP Bill Tschetter (WWII)

C Reggie Woodson (.305, 56 RBI)
1B Vic Ullom (WWII)
2B Dick Presley (.305, 79 RBI)
SS Dennis Liebl (.320, 100 RBI)
CF Bud Breckenridge (.345, 101 RBI, 49 SB)
RF Rudy Young (.326, 68 RBI)

Top Prospects:
SP Ron Fleischmann (Majors)
2B Herm Vardaman (AAA)
3B Bill Reed (AA)
CF Todd Walker (A)

7. Cardinals (71-83, 7th) - They have some good players, but not enough to make much effort. Reaching .500 is a lofty goal at this point.

GM: TexasLonghorns

Top Starters:
SP Wally Saeger (16-15, 3.13)
SP Gerald Saxton (17-15, 3.92)

C Herman Dunkel (WWII)
2B Cliff Stoller (.291, 50 RBI)
3B Genarito Nunez (.321, 86 RBI)
CF Morton Chamblee (.317, 9 HR, 36 RBI in just 75 games)
RF Ogden Wing (WWII)

Top Prospects:
SP Rock Charnley (AAA)
1B Ted McMurray (AA)

8. Cubs (64-90, 8th) - Their offense is decent, but pitching is a mess. There is a chance they could climb out of the cellar, but they will need better pitching to come from somewhere.

GM: lgkeeper

Top Starters:
SP David Wickersham (19-17, 3.68)

LF Will Groaning (.291, 20 HR, 75 RBI)
RF Dewey Mickelsen (.346, 19 HR, 73 RBI)

Top Prospects:
CF Chris Hulliberger (Majors)
SP John Caffee (A)
SP Randy Liebermann (A)
LF Walter Davis (A)

09-06-2004, 02:51 AM	#2244
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Besides me, who is starting to hallucinate from the lack of TWB???? p.s. Can anyone identify my new avatar?? __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

09-06-2004, 03:10 AM	#2245
DamnYankees All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,644	I am too. I was considering starting my own dynasty that I could do on these OOTP forums, just so I could always have something to read, even if it's my own writing. And that is of course Sidd Finch. Not quite as great as Zoidberg, if I may say so, but still, a very good avatar. EDIT: Just thinking about it, Sidd Finch was amazing. The very idea of him, and the fact that he was so well crafted, even as a fictional player, with such a backstory...how I wish he was real, just to blow all of our minds. Bravo, Mr. Plimpton. It was a real thrill to read. Last edited by DamnYankees; 09-06-2004 at 03:17 AM.

09-07-2004, 05:46 PM	#2250
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	Oh, my. What a World Series. Ervin did what he could, and this could possibly have been his last year. It looks like the reason we lost game 7 was because Ervin got hurt early in the game... Ervin Skjerly was injured while making a catch. This happened in the first inning with one on, and with his catch made one out with no runs scored. After he got hurt, it all went down hill! What a tragedy. Hopefully it doesn't do him much damage to his skills. Last edited by mauboy; 09-07-2004 at 05:50 PM.

09-08-2004, 04:38 PM	#2254
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Oh yeah. Without a doubt. I think I may have brought this up before, actually, either here or at the TWB forums. He's definitely coach-type material, wherever you'd like to put him. __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

09-09-2004, 11:31 AM	#2258
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	I'm not worried at all. That's why they're called League Totals __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

09-05-2004, 11:32 AM	#2241
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Or, why don't we all do that for our teams. It would give Matt less to do, especially with us going live shortly.

09-05-2004, 02:12 PM	#2242
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,965	Actually, if Matt has anything HE'D like to see for each team I'd be happy to do the work to gather the info for my team. No reason he should have to do all this research and work now. Matt how about making a list of things you'd like that we could do in addition to the team histories we're working on? The team histories are more a matter of personal preference by each owner. We could also do something more uniform to suit your tastes. Tom

09-05-2004, 06:20 PM	#2243
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Yeah. What he said.

09-07-2004, 05:34 PM	#2249
jdw All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,161	Matt wrote: > 1945 Postseason > NL BOY: Oscar Vancini, BKN, .362, 26 HR, 96 RBI YES~! Number 8 for Oscar. 1930, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1945 Only one in the war years, so there's no stink over him like there is a certain Red Sox first baseman. I know The Kid would like the RBI Record, but that was such a nice season to finish the career on. The talent level in the game will probably go up fast in 1946 and Oscar will probably tank out. We could always write in his bio that he had been thinking about retiring after the 1943 World Series win as a fitting end to his career. But that the Commish and the Dodgers' Owner asked him to stay on - that with so many young stars were going off to war, that Oscar should stay on to give the fans a big star to root for, especially in for Oscar's chase of 500 HR's. You know, "the good of the game and the good of the country"... hard for Oscar to quit with that kinda pressure. But with the war over, maybe Oscar would rather hang it up. He certainly was showing signs of sliding back in 1942. You just can't ask for a classier way of going out than his 1945 season. John, obviously a massive Oscar Fan...

09-08-2004, 04:04 PM	#2251
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Key Retirees: Mark Ponfick, SP New York Yankees 1925-28 Philadelphia A's 1928-39 St. Louis Browns 1939-44 Boston Red Sox 1944-45 Ponfick was a steady pitcher for 21 years. He had some of his best seasons as the A's dynasty was coming to a close, playing one WS with them in 1932. He made his biggest impact during the final years of WWII when he won 51 games from 1944-45, mostly with the Red Sox. During that time, he captained Boston's pitching staff as they won back-to-back World Series. Ponfick also won the 1944 POY. He retired with a 334-252 record (9th Most Wins All-Time), 3.82 ERA, 1184 BB, 2505 K (5th All-Time), 463 CG (4th All-Time), 41 SHO (23rd All-Time) and a 1.22 WHIP. Other Notable Retirees: Howard Sheridan, CF Red Sox 1927-45 .290, 2263 H, 340 2B, 291 HR, 1354 RBI, 1164 R, 642 BB, .804 OPS Sheridan was a key member of the Red Sox lineup for many seasons and finally got to enjoy some success with three straight AL pennants from 1942-44, including 2 WS wins. His 36 homeruns in 1938 is still an AL record. Mickey McWhorter, CF Dodgers 1925-29, 1940-45 Pirates 1929-39 A's 1939-40 .306, 2743 H, 370 2B, 76 HR, 1060 RBI, 1447 R, 818 BB, .771 OPS Mickey was an offensive sparkplug. He won the WS with Brooklyn in 1926 and returned there to win another one in 1943. John Storback, LF Tigers 1930-44 Giants 1944-45 .287, 2211 H, 270 2B, 250 HR, 1095 RBI, 994 R, 467 BB, .753 OPS Back when homeruns where just coming into style, Storback exploded onto the TWB scene in 1932, hitting .312 with 35 HR and 130 RBI and becoming the only player in history to win the ROY and BOY awards in the same season. Except for a strong 1934 season, Storback's numbers never lived up to his outstanding rookie season. He also won 4 GG's. Big Lou Zaitz, LF Cardinals 1926-34 Browns 1934-39 Phillies 1939-40, 1945 Indians 1940-45 .302, 2747 H, 392 2B, 274 HR, 1434 RBI, 1195 R, 574 BB, .779 OPS Big Lou was loud and outspoken, and his poor relationship with longtime Cardinals manager Leonard Walsh got him ushered off the team in 1934. Despite his attitude, he was a dependable hitter who often led his teams in homeruns and RBIs. Honorable Mention: Sean Carlin, SS A's 1926-38 Indians 1938-45 .281, 2212 H, 486 2B, 101 HR, 1041 RBI, 1141 R, 881 BB, .765 OPS Max Baxter, SP Dodgers 1929-45 231-213, 3.94, 1270 BB, 1675 K, 287 CG, 24 SHO, 1.35 WHIP Rob "Pretty Boy" Forrestal, SS Cardinals 1929-45 .309, 2466 H, 455 2B, 79 HR, 1006 RBI, 1047 R, 859 BB, 663 K, .778 OPS Retiring Ancestors: David "Pops" McAuliffe, 3B/OF Chicago Cubs 1923-45 David was the 1923 NL ROY, and he went on to become one of the steadiest players in Cubs history. He won 3 GG's and helped bring the Cubs a WS title in 1938. He had one of the most quietly successful careers in memory, collecting 3525 hits (3rd Most All-Time), a .300 average, 596 doubles (7th All-Time), 177 homeruns, 1570 RBI (15th All-Time), 1522 runs (24th All-Time), 846 walks, 155 steals and a .769 OPS. Lloyd Johnson, C/1B New York Giants 1925-45 Lloyd was a power hitting force for the Giants for many years, and he finished among the top homerun hitters in the NL almost every season. He won 1 GG and was a 4-time all-star. He retired with a .267 average, 2494 hits, 560 doubles (8th All-Time), 272 homeruns (14th All-Time), 1464 RBI (18th All-Time), 1219 runs, 1000 walks and a .754 OPS. John "Bucky" Smith, SP Chicago Cubs 1927-45 Bucky had a solid career, but showed the potential for even more earlier in his career. However, he was stuck in one of the best rotations of his day in the late 30's and was the odd man out until the WWII era. He was enjoying success during the war years until a torn tricep muscle ended his career. He retired with a 191-217 record, 4.33 ERA, 1178 BB, 1034 K, 217 CG, 20 SHO and a 1.44 WHIP.

09-08-2004, 04:35 PM	#2253
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,965	Would he be interested in continuing on as a Giants coach, or minor league manager? I need to hire some guys before the season.

09-08-2004, 07:06 PM	#2255
DamnYankees All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,644	The AL HR record is only 36? Damn. Matt, you sure you have those league totals right?

09-08-2004, 07:09 PM	#2256
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Yeah. There wasn't quite a Ruthian type player to come by. "The Kid" has been the biggest culprit, and if you look at the Career Leaders, he has a healthy lead on #2.

09-09-2004, 02:19 PM	#2259
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Ancestors Added in 1946: Walter Davis, LF, Chicago Cubs Walter was the most sought after prospect this offseason and he was quickly signed by the Cubs. Under baseball's new bonus player rule, Davis, who was given a bonus of over $100,000, must be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster by opening day of next season. He has the potential to be an incredible hitter, with the ability to hit for high average, draw walks and the power to hit doubles and homeruns. He is also a solid defender. He easily becomes the club's top prospect, and the Cubs hope he can help soften the eventual loss of rightfielder Dewey Mickelsen. Ted McMurray, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals Ted is a great hitter who also provides a nice combination of the ability to hit for high average and for power. At age 23, he could be ready for the majors soon, allowing Genaro Nunez to concentrate on his more natural position of 3B. Alter Sennelnekoff, SP, Chicago White Sox The White Sox continue to grow a stable of young arms with Sennelnekoff joining the talented Whiskey Allen, Jr. in the team's minor league system. Sennelnekoff is a hard thrower who is bound to rack up his share of K's. He only has 2 pitches in his arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn his talent into results. Bill Reed, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates Bill is a solid all-around player, but his strength is a superior eye at the plate. He could one day lead the league in walks, and he is difficult to strikeout. He could be a .300 hitter, and he has good power. His defense is solid too, which amouts to him being a good prospect with a future ahead of him in the majors. His biggest obstacle could be beating out Ike Walker for the starting job someday. Doug McMurray, SP, Cincinnati Reds Doug is one of the hardest throwers that most Reds scouts say they have seen. His overall talent is above average, but with that kind of arm, great things could be possible. Eric Slater, SP, Washington Senators At age 27 and after spending nearly 5 years in the military, Eric is beginning his pro career late. However, the Senators are excited with what they have seen, and they believe he could become a major part of their rotation someday soon. He will begin the season in the majors and should get some scattered starts. Surrel Slater, C, Brooklyn Dodgers Slater is an excellent defensive catcher with an average arm. He can also play 1B quite well. He sometimes struggles with a low average, but he has plenty of power and decent plate discipline. He could be the Dodgers' catcher of the future. Cecil Reed, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates Cecil joins his younger brother Bill in the Pirates organization. He is a decent outfielder whose biggest strength is defense and an ability to draw walks. Pittsburgh already has a solid major league outfield, but Cecil could find himself in the majors this season primarily because his defense has been so spectacular this spring.

09-10-2004, 03:11 PM	#2260
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	1946 Season Preview With stars returning from war, this should be one of the most exciting seasons in years. The names we love have returned, and it's time to focus all our attention once again on the playing field. American League 1. Red Sox (101-53, 1st) - The Sox have gone from laughing stock to near-dynasty during the war years. However, the signs were there that this team had some great potential even before the war started draining players from the major leagues. Now Boston needs to go out an prove they are the best with all the players back in uniform. GM: metsgeek Top Starters: SP Vance Marx (24-10, 3.90) SP Sloppy Mosich (22-6, 2.44) C Chuck Rauch (.308, 18 HR, 103 RBI) 1B Jessie Holt (.333, 20 HR, 102 RBI) 2B Pokey Dorsey (.328, 83 RBI) 3B Tequila Allen (.340, 91 RBI) SS Morris Lutske (.376, 77 RBI) LF Al Arsenault (.319, 16 HR, 105 RBI) CF Hackin' Jack Zenisek (.257, 13 HR, 59 RBI, 40 SB) RF Ben Hargey (WWII) To Prospects: SP Cort Nagel (Majors) C Biff Betters (Majors) 2B Maurice Goza (Majors) SP Henry Cavaluzzo (AA) SP Eric Williams (AA) 2. Senators (85-69, 3rd) - They got some key contributors back from the war and look to regain their dominance of the AL. It should be a tough fight in a very talented league. GM: spiffamous Top Starters: SP Bill Finley (24-14, 3.01) SP Chris Frays (5-0, 0.89 in 1 month) SP Micky Guyton (19-14, 3.01) 1B Sugar McDonald (.329, 16 HR, 88 RBI) 2B Hewie Bartecko (.328, 53 RBI) 3B Jungle Jim Dunkel (WWII) 3B Carl Kahle (.275, 16 HR, 81 RBI) SS Blake Crocitto (WWII) LF John Shears (.295, 77 RBI, 25 SB) Top Prospects: SP Sam Cole (AA) 3. Detroit (87-67, 2nd) - The Tigers are out to prove they are for real after posting their first winning season since 1931. They have the makings of a contender and a star-in-the-making with left fielder Ray Kress. GM: m0ng00se Top Starters: SP Alex Footwangler (WWII) SP Vic Gorin (18-15, 3.20) SP Bob Guilderson (19-16, 3.21) SP Stan Leveck (18-13, 3.54) SP Wes Lloyd (20-13, 3.30) C Bud Moore (WWII) 2B Ray Dimeo (.309, 51 RBI, 28 SB) 3B Matt Perly (.309, 71 RBI) LF Ray Kress (.347, 20 HR, 95 RBI) CF Carlton Affee (.286, 81 RBI) RF Carl Sandoz (.352, 81 RBI) Top Prospects: 3B Luther Ormiston (AAA) SP Bud Ulrich (AA) 3B John Degal (A) LF Sherm Rorabeck (A) 4. Athletics (81-73, 4th) - The A's have a strong rotation and solid offense. Neither is quite enough to make them an honest contender, but they will be a tough foe. GM: BPS Top Starters: SP Jeronimo Arsenault (21-16, 3.99) SP Mickey Lonergan (WWII) C Gordon Meadows (.285, 66 RBI) 1B William Suggs (.339, 76 RBI) 2B Rem Kelley (.293, 13 HR, 77 RBI) 3B Bud Ayers (.311, 80 RBI) CF Lee Friedman (.370, 13 HR, 92 RBI) RF Peaches Badeau (.382, 78 RBI) Top Prospects: SP Bob Stevens (AAA) SS Hans Habermehl (AAA) LF Ed Monchak (AAA) SS Bob Mousette (AA) 5. White Sox (67-87, T-6th) - Chicago has a potentially dominant rotation, but their offense is just too shaky. GM: DamnYankees Top Starters: SP Bob Bussmann (22-12, 2.92) SP Earl Boyd (17-17, 3.52) 1B Leonard Davie (.262, 19 HR, 73 RBI) 2B Danny Lazo (.282, 65 RBI) 3B Hendrick Asher (.309, 50 RBI, 22 SB) CF Homer Jewell (.300, 50 RBI, 27 SB) Top Prospects: LF Chester Munch (AAA) SP Alter Sennelnekoff (AA) SP Bourbon Allen, Jr. (A) 6. Browns (75-79, 5th) - Their rotation has one ace but the rest is a mess. With a lot of potentially big contributors returning from the war, their offense could be very potent. No matter how good they are, it will be tough to overcome such pitching woes. GM: qusip Top Starters: SP Cotton Simson (25-8, 2.13) C Frankie Bowers (WWII) 2B Vern Piernatzski (.332, 38 in just 73 G) 3B Steven Bussell (.327, 87 RBI, 113 BB) LF Carmack Alford (.284, 21 HR, 98 RBI) CF Cy Helbig (WWII) RF Tony Monachino (.342, 57 RBI, 29 SB, 109 BB) Top Prospects: 2B Dale Thompson (Majors) SP Joe Wert (A) 7. Yankees (67-87, T-6th) - Ditty's and Hung's return from the war will certainly help the offense, but this team is in disrepair and hopes to merely stay out of the cellar. GM: haggis007 Top Starters: SP Jack Andrade (18-11, 3.48) SP Buddy Greenberg (WWII) LF Allen March (.338, 23 HR, 79 RBI) CF Ping Hung (WWII) RF Jimmy Ditty (WWII) 8. Indians (53-101, 8th) - After setting a new AL record for losses last season, Cleveland has little going for them. GM: fhomess Top Starters: SP Billy Crowell (12-20, 3.62) SP Zolly Schoeter (14-17, 3.36) C Frank Storey (.355, 10 HR, 66 RBI) LF Bill Berry (WWII) Top Prospects: SP George Kauffman (AA) SP Nippy Schnaubert (AA) SS Victor Estevez (A) National League 1. Reds (81-73, 3rd) - The Reds led the NL for most of last season before fading down the stretch. They have an incredible offense and their pitching staff could be good enough to get this franchise to only its 2nd pennant in history. GM: scprideandms Top Starters: SP Schoolboy Emberling (18-17, 3.17) SP Don Homersham (13-10, 3.57) SP Ace Shipley (19-14, 3.94) C Benny Eremitani (.304, 72 RBI) 1B Orval Mitts (.381, 85 RBI) 2B Alan Liao (.295, 44 RBI, 22 SB) 2B Skeeter Schaldemose (WWII) 3B Foster Hempkins (.370, 11 HR, 101 RBI) SS Pee Wee Osborne (.302, 67 RBI) LF Mitch Leibowitz (WWII) CF Artie Albrecht (WWII) RF Otis Sistruck (.323, 77 RBI) Top Prospects: 3B Buck Tomlinson (Majors) 2. Dodgers (84-70, 2nd) - The combination of Remmy Paul and returning Frank Smith must count for something right? Plus Brooklyn's offense is captained by the great Oscar Vancini, although this season could be his swan song. To capture another pennant, this team needs big contributions from returning war vets like Jon Wright and Willie Young, plus the rotation needs a solid 3rd and 4th starter to emerge. GM: Ankhiel Top Starters: SP Remmy Paul (28-9, 2.75) SP Frank Smith (WWII) SP Robert Datoli (15-15, 3.52) 1B Willie Young (WWII) 2B Mike Fellner (.319, 10 HR, 100 RBI) SS Jonny Perly (.303, 11 HR, 87 RBI, 65 SB) LF Oscar Vancini (.362, 26 HR, 96 RBI) RF Jonathan Wright (WWII) Top Prospects: SP Johnny Gundich (A) 3. Braves (76-78, 5th) - After finally fielding a competitive team after a recent slump, this organization could be a wildcard in the NL pennant race. They may not have enough to win it all, but they should make it exciting. GM: Vris Top Starters: SP Scottie Allen (4-1, 2.21 ERA in 1 month) SP Fred Francis (20-13, 3.69) 1B Pat Vega (.355, 83 RBI) SS Billy Alexander (WWII) SS Cutter Brekke (WWII) SS Bonnard Shadle (.308, 73 RBI) LF Fuzz Allen (.298, 54 RBI, 37 SB) RF Myles Poppell (.272, 12 HR, 58 RBI) Top Prospects: SP Roy Wolfe (Majors) 1B Ken Chaucer (Majors) SP Sonny Faulkner (AAA) SP Charley Nagel (AAA) SP Mark Gahan (A) 4. Phillies (89-65, 1st) - Many people think the Phillies were a one-year wonder, but with such a potentially good rotation, they could make another charge. GM: Carlton Top Starters: SP Ben Fatt (20-12, 3.50) SP Tom Mierhofer (21-13, 3.27) SP John Nolting (13-5, 2.64) C Em Pelto (.318, 59 RBI) 1B Lonny Arrendale (WWII) 2B Augie Cost (.293, 10 HR, 78 RBI) 3B Maurice Misisca (.310, 21 HR, 80 RBI) SS Ted Stuart (.287, 75 RBI) RF James Lewis (.299, 10 HR, 70 RBI) Top Prospects: RF George Petty (Majors) 1B Bobby Johnson (AAA) 5. Giants (77-77, 4th) - New York has some solid pitchers and strong offensive leaders. It should not be enough to really contend, but they could be a tough team to reckon with. GM: tward13 Top Starters: SP Randall Bray (18-14, 2.69) SP Mike Menna (15-13, 3.67) 2B Bobby Martin (.331, 10 HR, 57 RBI) 3B Dale Lamberty (.271, 15 HR, 73 RBI, 120 BB) SS Andy Martineau (WWII) SS Tom Howard (WWII) Top Prospects: NONE 6. Pirates (74-80, 6th) - Once again, this team has talent but probably not enough to do much damage. They could be a surprise team if all goes right. GM: ifspuds Top Starters: SP Stephen Dzurik (19-16, 2.68) SP Bill Tschetter (WWII) C Reggie Woodson (.305, 56 RBI) 1B Vic Ullom (WWII) 2B Dick Presley (.305, 79 RBI) SS Dennis Liebl (.320, 100 RBI) CF Bud Breckenridge (.345, 101 RBI, 49 SB) RF Rudy Young (.326, 68 RBI) Top Prospects: SP Ron Fleischmann (Majors) 2B Herm Vardaman (AAA) 3B Bill Reed (AA) CF Todd Walker (A) 7. Cardinals (71-83, 7th) - They have some good players, but not enough to make much effort. Reaching .500 is a lofty goal at this point. GM: TexasLonghorns Top Starters: SP Wally Saeger (16-15, 3.13) SP Gerald Saxton (17-15, 3.92) C Herman Dunkel (WWII) 2B Cliff Stoller (.291, 50 RBI) 3B Genarito Nunez (.321, 86 RBI) CF Morton Chamblee (.317, 9 HR, 36 RBI in just 75 games) RF Ogden Wing (WWII) Top Prospects: SP Rock Charnley (AAA) 1B Ted McMurray (AA) 8. Cubs (64-90, 8th) - Their offense is decent, but pitching is a mess. There is a chance they could climb out of the cellar, but they will need better pitching to come from somewhere. GM: lgkeeper Top Starters: SP David Wickersham (19-17, 3.68) LF Will Groaning (.291, 20 HR, 75 RBI) RF Dewey Mickelsen (.346, 19 HR, 73 RBI) Top Prospects: CF Chris Hulliberger (Majors) SP John Caffee (A) SP Randy Liebermann (A) LF Walter Davis (A) Last edited by Matt from TN; 09-10-2004 at 03:15 PM.