CIE Player update thread - Page 2

seth70liz76 · 05-13-2006, 02:59 AM

Halfway through spring training--at least in playing. In the storyline, I've got one more "beginning of ST storyline" I'm working on, then we've got some of the ST stuff. So much to do.

All teams have played 16 games.

Baltimore Athletics
P Winston Lafayette 4 G, 8.1 IP, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
The short outings have not helped him. Has given up 14 hits and 12 runs; left handed hitters are killing him. Right now he's still in the mix for the 10th pitching slot. Unless we get a little bit more, it's either mop up in the majors or start at AAA.

Buffalo Bison
P Achilles Brown 3 GS, 9 IP, 15 H, 8 ER, 5 K
Too many other lefties in camp are pitching much better. Needs a couple shut down starts, 6 or so innings; he can still work back onto the staff, but not in a large role. Similar situation as Winston Lafayette.

OF Graham Walker 5-12, 4 R, RBI, 3 BB, 3 K
If only there was some power in those numbers. Right now the only rookie OF looking to head north is Gus Zernial, because, Gus hits the ball a long way. Now, if the Bison decide to play Roy Cullenbine at first more or less regularly; then I can see Graham making the team. Right now, he's first in line from AAA.

Columbus Clippers
P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K
Bad news, did not make an appearance over the last 8 games. Will be starting a AAA.

Hollywood Stars
2B Maximus Meridius 18-39, 13 R, 3 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 4 BB, 5 K
They guy I thought would be Meridius' no. 1 back up (Jack Merson) is lost for the season with a torn hamstring. The pressure on our created players to perform is increasing.

3B Harley Gathers 7-24, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K
Picked up the performace a bit the last set of games. Strike outs are a little worrisome.

SS Vince Cressio 12-37, 2B, HR, 9 RBI, 6 BB, 6 K
Red Barkley had to sit out a couple games with a minor injury, and the kid takes advantage. It will take a serious collapse by Cressio and similar surge by Barkley for him not to start.

Minneapolis Millers
SS Wally Klukas 3-15, 2 R, RBI, BB, 4 K
Is now sitting 3rd for the shortstop job. It will be interesting to see where in the minors he ends up. The Millers also have 19 year old Willy Miranda in camp, also struggling. I wouldn't think they would put them both at the same level--both need to play.

Phoenix Cowboys
SS Rabbit Donovan 9-43, 3 R, 2B, 2 RBI, 5 BB, 7 K
3-16 string would be bad enough, but Rabbit also had a bad week with the glove. This is a winnable job for Rabbit, but only if he raises his game. 3 or 4 guys are ahead of him for the last infield spot.

Portland Beavers
OF Charlie Denton 23-51, 8 R, 5 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 5 BB, 9 K
Showing all the signs of have a phemoninal season.

1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 9-31, 7 R, 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K
Good numbers, but again, Trosky is hanging close. For the good of your team, you must bury Hal Trosky.

Sacramento Salons
2B Anton Gogolak 15-43, 8 R, 7 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K
The big news for the Solons was Jungle Jim Rivera breaking his hand and being out 6 weeks. Instead of a kid who can hit and run and field all over the place, 36 year old Jo-Jo White will be asked to hold down the fort a few weeks.

Salt Lake City Saints
SS Dashiell Spivey 11-24, 8 R, 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 6 BB, 2 K
I think the Saints can put together a passible line up around Spivey, but this is going to be a deadball team. Lots of little ball, because there is almost no home run power here. Better have good pitching, because this is not a club that can come back.

San Diego Padres
P Rod Lockheart 21.1 IP, 23 H, 10 ER, 6 BB, 22 K
Had a dominating outing followed by another average one. I still think he ends up in the top part of the rotation. A couple guys are having really good springs, so right now I'd have Rod slotted for the 4 spot.

seth70liz76 · 05-13-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies

what's the difference between blue and red ?

Players in blue are on the opening day roster as of this moment
Players in red have some work to do to make the roster, as of this moment.

seth70liz76 · 05-13-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Great to see Lockheart and Cressio getting it done. I hadn't caught up with this dynasty in a while, good to see it still going strong. Keep up the good work!

In some ways, both players are not performing to expectation. That is good for Cressio and bad for Lockheart.

Shortstop is not a deep position for the Stars. Vince and Red Barkley are the only "true" shortstops on the major league ST roster. Neither guy was doing too good out of the gate, but when Barkley developed blisters on his fingers and sat for a week--the kid took off.

I don't know if he has to hit this well during the season for the Stars to win; but if he can't do the job, the Stars have really no other option. That is a problem all of the PCL/CL expansion clubs have--after a couple of starters, there is no bench strength. A big injury to one player could kill a season.

Cressio has not been very good early with the glove. But the rest of the club should be able to pick up thier play. I like him as a No. 2 or 7/8 slot with the Stars.

Lockheart I really expected to be a big time starter--and he did show me something in his 3rd start. Otherwise, he's been very ordinary.

If you figure there are 15 pitchers in camp (I've played with Era, league and team settings for max. pinch hitting and relief pitching) and 10 are going to make the roster; here is where Lockheart sits.

Right now 3 players won't make the team because of underuse. If the manager won't use them now, he won't use them later. 1 guy has already pitched himself out of a job, so in reality we have 11 pitchers for 10 spots. So, as long as he isn't the worst pitcher on the roster for the last half of ST, he's going to make the club. While I see him ending the season as the No. 1, we have to wait to see where he starts the season. Bud Byerly, Bill Klinger, Al Brazle, Luis Tiant, Eddie Lopat and Ed Wright are all ahead of Rod in the pitching charts right now. 7th place on a 10 man staff. Still, better than No. 1 at AAA.

I still think by the time ST ends, Lockheart will be at worst No. 3 in the rotation, if not higher. He has given up a high number of EXBH to right handed hitters which has hurt him this spring.

If there is a created player or "real" player you'd like a semi-coherant ramble about, go ahead and ask. I'll do my best to accomidate.

seth70liz76 · 05-13-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

I'd ask for one about Donovan, but god, it's depressing.. he looked to be a starter, and now may not even make the roster?

Rabbit Donovan is letting a great opprotunity pass him by. I really think he is good enough to be the everyday shortstop; but the performance hasn't been there.

Each team will have 5, maybe 6 infielders. Right now, Donovan is behind Clem Koshorek, who is probably the starting shortstop now. Mark Christman has the 3rd base job and Sammy Hughes will man second. Of the remaining 6 infielders, Harry Malmberg hasn't played enough to win a spot; and Stu Martin hasn't hit a lick. Of the remaining 4 infielders, Rabbit is the fourth best.

All is not lost. Randy Jackson and Gil Torres are both passable in the depth chart, so a strong finish could get him a back up job. Got to make the squad first, right.

Whoever ends up on the team, this looks to be a real punch and judy club. A firstbaseman or outfielder who can leave the park would help the club. But I don't know if the projected firstbaseman can leave the infield, let alone the ballpark.

seth70liz76 · 05-13-2006, 07:54 PM

All teams have played 24 games; we are 3/4 of the way through spring training. At this point it is going to take something special to make a roster if you haven't locked a spot up yet.

Baltimore Athletics
P Winston Lafayette 5 G, 15.1 IP, 8 ER, 2 BB, 15 K

Needed a great outing and got it. 12 K with no walks, spot on team is assured. On the fringe of the rotation, next performance is all about what his role will be with the A's.

Buffalo Bison
P Achilles Brown 5 GS, 16 IP, 24 H, 11 ER, BB, 9 K

He is just on the the wrong side, the 11th man on a 10 man staff. He can't have a bad outing and he needs better than average. Gut check time.

OF Graham Walker 6-21, 5 R, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K

A 1-9 slump has taken him out of consideration for the opening day roster. He made an impression, and is on the the top of the list for OF call-ups.

Columbus Clippers
P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K

Another appearanceless set of games. Did you make manager Harold Anderson mad?

Hollywood Stars
2B Maximus Meridius 25-60, 17 R, 4 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 6 BB, 9 K

Save some for the regular season.

3B Harley Gathers 11-33, 8 R, 2 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 10 K

Is rounding into form nicely. This could be the best hitting infield in baseball.

SS Vince Cressio 13-41, 2B, HR, 9 RBI, 7 BB, 10 K

1-14 slide, while Barkley goes 6-12. Still, I think he makes the club, maybe getting 2 starts a week at first.

Minneapolis Millers
SS Wally Klukas
I'll do a bit more detailed look at Wally in a future post.

Phoenix Cowboys
SS Rabbit Donovan 12-59, 4 R, 3 2B, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 11 K

Didn't do much to help his cause, but a couple other guys went into free falls. He's right there for the 5th infielder spot. Not on the club at the moment.

Portland Beavers
OF Charlie Denton 28-79, 12 R, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 7 BB, 13 K

In a bit of a slump . . . for him. All-round great numbers.

1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 18-45, 9 R, 3 2B, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 5 BB, 5 K

Finally put Trosky away. Love the power/average combo.

Sacramento Salons
2B Anton Gogolak 16-63, 10 R, 7 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 8 BB, 9 K

1-20 slump and he is still has no competition for the second base job. The Solons will have a good starter at all four infield positions, but the back ups will give nothing in terms of offense. If they can stay healthy (and Rivera combes back ok), a run at the PCL title is a possiblity.

Salt Lake City Saints
SS Dashiell Spivey 16-42, 8 R, 2 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 8 BB, 3 K

Roy Hughes is putting on a late charge for the starting job, but Spivey's power and discipline should keep the job safely in hand.

San Diego Padres
P Rod Lockheart 32.2 IP, 37 H, 17 ER, 12 BB, 39 K

Another "Bad Start/Good Start" set of games. Hasn't really improved his position from the last set. Still a shot to get in the rotation IF he has a couple good appearance.

seth70liz76 · 05-14-2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

How does Wally stack up against Willy in terms of potential in the eyes of the scouts, etc? It sounds like barring a move, they'll be competing against each other over the next couple seasons to determine who is the future shortstop for the franchise.

Minneapolis Millers
Wally Klukas Age 19 6-25, 3 R, 2B, 3 RBI, BB, 6 K, SB

Leaving Mike Milosevich out of the picture, there are two other players Wally is battling for the long time job with.

Tod Davis Age 21 8-30, R, 2B, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 6 K
Willy Miranda Age 19 2-20, BB, 3 K

Code:

Defensively 	Range	  Pct
Miranda 	 6.75	 .879
Klukas 		 3.93 	1.000
Davis 		 7.60 	 .983

At the moment, none of these three player will make the opening day roster.

Tod Davis as the oldest, is probably the one closest to being "ready". This guy could be a decent backup infielder if things break right. But I can't see him being a long term starter for the Millers. He's a contact guy who might, in a good year, hit .270. Combine the absence of power and speed, Davis has a dead end career. Looks to be a fabulous defensive shortstop, but there isn't enough potential for the Millers to make him the No. 1 guy.

Now the player Klukas has to worry about is Willy Miranda. The Cuban switch hitter has struggled this spring, both in the field and at the bat, but scouts aren't down on him. The skill set is perfect for a Lead Off/No. 2 hitter for some team. Enough power to keep the outfielders honest, and decent enough legs to not kill rallies. Miranda is a safe choice to bet on; his offensive skill set fits with the ideal shortstop.

But neither of the above have impressed the scouts like Wally Klukas. Now, he is probably doing the Millers a favor by not having a great spring. The celing is so high for Wally; the power/average combo could make him one of the most lethal hitters in any league. But as close as his performance has shadowed Davis, it is too early for Wally. There is a "swing first" mentality that causes the scouts to pause. Miranda makes contact, Klukas can have trouble doing the same.

Both Klukas or Miranda could be moved for a veteran "difference maker" if the Millers can get into the race. I would think Miranda would be more likely to be traded. Miranda is closer to his peaks than Klukas: Willy isn't going to get much better than he his today. Wally will get a lot better, and even if he fails to reach his peak--he'll still be a better hitter than Miranda.

I think we break this season with Davis and Klukas at AAA, and Miranda at AA. By end of next season I think someone will be moved, and the other will have the job waiting for them. Along with Ray Jablonski and Roy Hartsfield, the Millers have foundation for a solid infield crew for the next decade.

seth70liz76 · 05-15-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies

I'm glad to see my friend Winston came through!

I'm glad so many of the created players are doing so well. At the moment (with 1/4 of ST to go) I'd say we have 9 players who should make their team. 2 Players are on the borderline of making the club and only 3 are definately in the minors.
My current plan is to finish out ST play this week. Then spend the next couple weeks getting the opening day rosters/depth charts/pitching staffs set up; while still keeping the ST storylines going. I'd like to think the actual regular season could start by the end of May, but early June is probably more likely.

seth70liz76 · 05-15-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seth70liz76

Minneapolis Millers
Wally Klukas Age 19 6-25, 3 R, 2B, 3 RBI, BB, 6 K, SB

Leaving Mike Milosevich out of the picture, there are two other players Wally is battling for the long time job with.

Tod Davis Age 21 8-30, R, 2B, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 6 K
Willy Miranda Age 19 2-20, BB, 3 K

Code:

Defensively     Range      Pct
Miranda      6.75     .879
Klukas          3.93     1.000
Davis          7.60      .983

At the moment, none of these three player will make the opening day roster.

Tod Davis as the oldest, is probably the one closest to being "ready". This guy could be a decent backup infielder if things break right. But I can't see him being a long term starter for the Millers. He's a contact guy who might, in a good year, hit .270. Combine the absence of power and speed, Davis has a dead end career. Looks to be a fabulous defensive shortstop, but there isn't enough potential for the Millers to make him the No. 1 guy.

Now the player Klukas has to worry about is Willy Miranda. The Cuban switch hitter has struggled this spring, both in the field and at the bat, but scouts aren't down on him. The skill set is perfect for a Lead Off/No. 2 hitter for some team. Enough power to keep the outfielders honest, and decent enough legs to not kill rallies. Miranda is a safe choice to bet on; his offensive skill set fits with the ideal shortstop.

But neither of the above have impressed the scouts like Wally Klukas. Now, he is probably doing the Millers a favor by not having a great spring. The celing is so high for Wally; the power/average combo could make him one of the most lethal hitters in any league. But as close as his performance has shadowed Davis, it is too early for Wally. There is a "swing first" mentality that causes the scouts to pause. Miranda makes contact, Klukas can have trouble doing the same.

Both Klukas or Miranda could be moved for a veteran "difference maker" if the Millers can get into the race. I would think Miranda would be more likely to be traded. Miranda is closer to his peaks than Klukas: Willy isn't going to get much better than he his today. Wally will get a lot better, and even if he fails to reach his peak--he'll still be a better hitter than Miranda.

I think we break this season with Davis and Klukas at AAA, and Miranda at AA. By end of next season I think someone will be moved, and the other will have the job waiting for them. Along with Ray Jablonski and Roy Hartsfield, the Millers have foundation for a solid infield crew for the next decade.

I forgot to note that it is also likely that if the Millers keep both Miranda and Klukas, one could be moved to 2B--probably Klukas, since his range isn't quite as good as Miranda's.

seth70liz76 · 05-15-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Wow Meridius is crushing the ball in spring-ball. Sucks that Owen Hunter isn't seeing the innings but IIRC he was the young guy i made, so maybe he can pick it up.
edit: I just caught up on this today, looking great!

Hunter is the kid pitcher; if he had gotten some innings, I think he could have made a run at a spot on the pitching staff. The Clippers have a fairly veteran staff:

Code:

Pitchers	Age      W-  L	  ERA      SO
Marv Breuer	 31     17- 16   4.35     148
George Caster	 38     48- 80   4.97     421
Jess Dobernic	 28      0-  1  13.50       1
Tom Ferrick	 31      8- 10	 3.77      30
Art Herring	 40     16- 25	 4.78     150
Al Hollingsworth 38     34- 67	 4.28     374
Les McCrabb	 31     10- 15	 5.32      55
Archie McKain	 34     25- 20	 4.27     182
Bobo Newsom	 38    133-122	 4.25    1308
Jack Salveson	 32      4-  6	 4.48      50

So breaking the club was a tall order to begin with. Getting regular starts at AAA will probably be better for him, long-term, than hit or miss time with the Clips. Scouts think he'll be a very good starter, but we just haven't seen enough from him.

Meridius has been everything the Stars could hope for and more. And with Merson's torn hammy and Weintraub's retirement, Max will be expected to provide 150-160 games of such production (remember, we have a 168 game sked). I still think the Stars are the best team in the PCL, but the gap between them and the Seattle/Portland/Sacramento trio has shrunk considerably since the beginning of ST.

seth70liz76 · 05-16-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Fantastic writeup on Wally, thanks

I do agree he'd be a better fit for second, given how critical range is at shortstop.

Anytime any of you want some words on your player (or any player for that matter) just ask.
Regular updates will come after each week of gameplay.
Spring Training will end tonight.

seth70liz76 · 05-16-2006, 10:43 PM

Spring training is over; however spring training storyline post will still be made for a little while. The next project is setting the 24/25 man rosters, depth charts, and pitching staffs. This could take a couple weeks. The next player update will be on opening day. Each player's debut, either at the major league or minor league level, will be noted. Thereafter, at the end of each week of play, a report will be done. I'll answer a direct question about any player as you'd like as well.

The roster designations are NOT final at this point. A player has not "made the team" until I post their team's roster in the roster thread. It is conceviable a player I think has made the team really hasn't.

Baltimore Athletics
P Winston Lafayette 7 G, 27.1 IP, 14 ER, 2 BB, 22 K

Had a big hiccup in his second to last start (3.1 IP, 5 ER), and then came right back with a big time start (8.2 IP, 1 ER). Didn't walk a batter over his last 20 IP. Pretty sure he starts the season on the major league roster, but I think he's going to start in long relief. The big question is will he ever get left handed hitters out (they hit .447 off him in the spring)? Unless he conquers that part of his game, I don't see him getting out of the bullpen very often. Control makes him very valuable; possible innings eater.

Buffalo Bison
P Achilles Brown 6 GS, 21.1 IP, 28 H, 14 ER, 2 BB, 12 K

He was better, but I don't think it was good enough. There is a group of 4 that's right on the edge of that 10th spot. I like the control; but he needs at least 1/2 year at AAA. Scouts liked him more and more as camp went along.

OF Graham Walker 8-32, 8 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 9 K

Ends camp 3-20, but made an impression. Look, Lloyd Waner will probably retire after this season; and Felix Mackiewicz might put up superficially good numbers, but what kind of future do you have if you can't win the job outright from a 40-year old? Buffalo was the surprise team of camp (21-11, best record of the CL/PCL teams)--they may not be in a rush to call Graham up this year. I think I'm getting another possible thread for next season with these two. Basically this year, Gus Zernial will hit home runs. If there are enough men on base, they'll win.

Columbus Clippers
P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K

Forget about this, just throw like you can at AAA. The staff is older, that means injuries and retirements. Mid-season could be your time.

Hollywood Stars
2B Maximus Meridius 31-79, 21 R, 5 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 9 BB, 14 K

Big numbers, early PCL MVP canidate?

3B Harley Gathers 15-46, 8 R, 3 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 3 BB, 10 K

Started slow, but after that: Professional Hitter. Really nice 1-2 punch for the Stars.

SS Vince Cressio 16-65, 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 8 BB, 14 K

4-38 slide, and Red Barkley was white hot. He isn't a lock to make the club now, he is part of a "3-guys, 2 roster spots" combo. I don't think he'll be in the minors long, but that's where this slump has put him. I said this was the only way Cressio couldn't make the team--slump with Barkley getting hot. Turned heads early, and that gets the name out there.

Minneapolis Millers
Wally Klukas 8-34, 4 R, 2B, 4 RBI, BB, 7 K, SB

Very consistent throughout camp, but not enough power yet to bring put him on the major league roster. The Millers were also a camp surprise (20-12) on the arm of the pitching staff. I suspect Miranda could be moved for a firstbaseman--the combo of Dahlgren and Limmer hit a combined .116 this spring.

Phoenix Cowboys
SS Rabbit Donovan 18-78, 7 R, 5 2B, 8 RBI, 9 BB, 13 K

Finally started hitting, but is it too little too late? I think it was just enough.

Portland Beavers
OF Charlie Denton 39-107, 18 R, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 9 BB, 16 K

Expect these kind of numbers all year.

1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 21-57, 11 R, 4 2B, 7 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 9 K

Slowed down a bit, but still showed good power.

The pitching just isn't there guys. Be content to put up really nice numbers for this season, and hope for a better tomorrow.

Sacramento Salons
2B Anton Gogolak 19-76, 14 R, 8 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 13 BB, 13 K

He's slumping out of camp, but the Solons did have the best PCL record (18-12) in spring training. This club can absorb a slump, but with both Jorgensen and Rivera out to start the season, the margin of error shrinks.

Salt Lake City Saints
SS Dashiell Spivey 19-51, 11 R, 3 2B, HR, 11 RBI, 11 BB, 4 K

Another very good player on a not so good team. Harry Brecheen and Spivey will be the most frustrated players in baseball by the end of the season.

San Diego Padres
P Rod Lockheart 46.2 IP, 44 H, 17 ER, 15 BB, 53 K

Ends spring with 14 shutout innings. Only question left is did he make the rotation? Bud Byerly has a hurt arm. They may want him to pitch himself healthy in the minors, giving Lockheart a better chance to start. It will be close.

For what it's worth, these are the final standings from spring training:

Code:

National American League Eastern 
Team 		 W  L  PCT  GB
Pittsburgh 	17 15 .531 ---
New York 	16 16 .500 1.0 
Philadelphia 	16 16 .500 1.0 
Boston 		15 17 .469 2.0
Cleveland 	15 17 .469 2.0
Washington 	13 19 .406 4.0

Code:

National American League Western 
Team 		 W  L  PCT  GB
Saint Louis 	19 13 .594 ---
Chicago 	18 14 .563 1.0 
Los Angeles 	17 15 .531 2.0 
Milwaukee 	16 16 .500 3.0 
San Francisco 	16 16 .500 3.0
Detroit 	14 18 .438 5.0

Code:

Contential League
Team 		 W  L  PCT  GB 
Buffalo 	21 11 .656 ---
Kansas City 	20 12 .625 1.0 
Minneapolis 	20 12 .625 1.0 
Brooklyn 	18 14 .563 3.0 
Baltimore 	17 15 .531 4.0
Columbus 	16 16 .500 5.0 
New York 	16 16 .500 5.0 
Cincinnati 	14 18 .438 7.0

Code:

Pacific Coast League
Team 		 W  L  PCT  GB 
Sacramento 	18 14 .563 --- 
San Diego 	16 16 .500 2.0  
Hollywood 	15 17 .469 3.0 
Seattle 	15 17 .469 3.0 
Phoenix 	14 18 .438 4.0 
Portland 	13 19 .406 5.0 
Oakland 	12 20 .375 6.0 
Salt Lake City 	11 21 .344 7.0

batted balls · 05-17-2006, 12:39 PM

I'm enjoying following the action. This league is a great idea. Keep up the good work!

seth70liz76 · 05-19-2006, 11:57 AM

I’ve heard back from most of our player creators the feeling among them is to wait to post rosters when I can also do depth charts/pitching staff at the same time.

Since we do have a few players “on the edge” of making the team, I will notify the creators when I know the roster status of their player(s).

Depending on what I can get done this weekend, the opening day rosters are around 2 weeks from being set up. In the meantime, I do have some storyline post that I need to get on the board, so there will be some CIE action going on between then and now

seth70liz76 · 05-19-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by batted balls

I'm enjoying following the action. This league is a great idea. Keep up the good work!

Thanks batted balls--your White Sox dynasty was one of my all-time top 20.

Be sure to check out all the CIE threads as they are bumped; each one gives a little different look into this universe.

seth70liz76 · 05-23-2006, 12:35 AM

A bit of a surprise here; I thought neither created player would make the squad and they both did!

Graham Walker is Lloyd Waner's backup in CF; which I take to mean he will be the everyday man about halfway through, unless the Bison are as good as thier spring indicates. Walker was the last OF/1B to make the team, so his spot isn't safe.

Achilles Brown also made the team by the skin of his teeth. Tenth man on a 10 man staff. Don't expect alot of innings or quality innings; and if there are struggles, the kid will be on a train out of town.

seth70liz76 · 05-23-2006, 12:51 AM

Winston Lafayette as expected, has made the A's. There is a chance he could be starting, but we won't know that for awhile. At worst could be a Fred Marberry type, getting important relief innings.

seth70liz76 · 05-24-2006, 11:02 PM

Owen Hunter as expected is sent to the minors. What was not expected was that he was sent to AA. The Clips did sign an abundace of veteran pitchers (albeit not good ones) so, AA is were the innings will be. Right now the goal should be work into a AAA pitcher.

seth70liz76 · 05-25-2006, 10:46 AM

Wally Klukas, who I thought would start the season in the high minors, will actually start the year in A ball. But this is not a bad thing, as we get a picture of the Millers' long range plans. Both Miranda and Klukas are at A, which makes sense if the Millers are going to keep both players. One will move to second, with the other at short. This way the two of them will develop together and be comfortable moving through the system. Both players will at least end the season in AA, maybe even AAA if they show enough. The Millers have committed themselves to developing talent; so even a late peak in the show is possible, but 1947 is more realistic an arrival time.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 03:26 AM

All three of our created Stars make the club.

Maximus Meridius and Harley Gathers had locked up a roster spot early in camp. The only question is do they have enough help on offense to win the PCL.

Vince Cressio does just enough to keep a back up job with the Stars. If the Stars need to add another OF/1B, I think he could be the one farmed out.

seth70liz76 · 05-27-2006, 01:53 PM

Rabbit Donovan makes the club by the slimest of margins. He is the last infielder to make the squad--which has been true of every "on the edge" player we have had. His hot streak at the end of camp was just enough.

05-13-2006, 02:59 AM	#21
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Spring Training, Part 2 of 4 Halfway through spring training--at least in playing. In the storyline, I've got one more "beginning of ST storyline" I'm working on, then we've got some of the ST stuff. So much to do. All teams have played 16 games. Baltimore Athletics P Winston Lafayette 4 G, 8.1 IP, 7 ER, 2 BB, 3 K The short outings have not helped him. Has given up 14 hits and 12 runs; left handed hitters are killing him. Right now he's still in the mix for the 10th pitching slot. Unless we get a little bit more, it's either mop up in the majors or start at AAA. Buffalo Bison P Achilles Brown 3 GS, 9 IP, 15 H, 8 ER, 5 K Too many other lefties in camp are pitching much better. Needs a couple shut down starts, 6 or so innings; he can still work back onto the staff, but not in a large role. Similar situation as Winston Lafayette. OF Graham Walker 5-12, 4 R, RBI, 3 BB, 3 K If only there was some power in those numbers. Right now the only rookie OF looking to head north is Gus Zernial, because, Gus hits the ball a long way. Now, if the Bison decide to play Roy Cullenbine at first more or less regularly; then I can see Graham making the team. Right now, he's first in line from AAA. Columbus Clippers P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K Bad news, did not make an appearance over the last 8 games. Will be starting a AAA. Hollywood Stars 2B Maximus Meridius 18-39, 13 R, 3 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 4 BB, 5 K They guy I thought would be Meridius' no. 1 back up (Jack Merson) is lost for the season with a torn hamstring. The pressure on our created players to perform is increasing. 3B Harley Gathers 7-24, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K Picked up the performace a bit the last set of games. Strike outs are a little worrisome. SS Vince Cressio 12-37, 2B, HR, 9 RBI, 6 BB, 6 K Red Barkley had to sit out a couple games with a minor injury, and the kid takes advantage. It will take a serious collapse by Cressio and similar surge by Barkley for him not to start. Minneapolis Millers SS Wally Klukas 3-15, 2 R, RBI, BB, 4 K Is now sitting 3rd for the shortstop job. It will be interesting to see where in the minors he ends up. The Millers also have 19 year old Willy Miranda in camp, also struggling. I wouldn't think they would put them both at the same level--both need to play. Phoenix Cowboys SS Rabbit Donovan 9-43, 3 R, 2B, 2 RBI, 5 BB, 7 K 3-16 string would be bad enough, but Rabbit also had a bad week with the glove. This is a winnable job for Rabbit, but only if he raises his game. 3 or 4 guys are ahead of him for the last infield spot. Portland Beavers OF Charlie Denton 23-51, 8 R, 5 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 5 BB, 9 K Showing all the signs of have a phemoninal season. 1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 9-31, 7 R, 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K Good numbers, but again, Trosky is hanging close. For the good of your team, you must bury Hal Trosky. Sacramento Salons 2B Anton Gogolak 15-43, 8 R, 7 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K The big news for the Solons was Jungle Jim Rivera breaking his hand and being out 6 weeks. Instead of a kid who can hit and run and field all over the place, 36 year old Jo-Jo White will be asked to hold down the fort a few weeks. Salt Lake City Saints SS Dashiell Spivey 11-24, 8 R, 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 6 BB, 2 K I think the Saints can put together a passible line up around Spivey, but this is going to be a deadball team. Lots of little ball, because there is almost no home run power here. Better have good pitching, because this is not a club that can come back. San Diego Padres P Rod Lockheart 21.1 IP, 23 H, 10 ER, 6 BB, 22 K Had a dominating outing followed by another average one. I still think he ends up in the top part of the rotation. A couple guys are having really good springs, so right now I'd have Rod slotted for the 4 spot. __________________ It was a mistake to come back. Last edited by seth70liz76; 05-13-2006 at 03:01 AM.

05-13-2006, 07:54 PM	#25
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Spring Training, Part 3 of 4 All teams have played 24 games; we are 3/4 of the way through spring training. At this point it is going to take something special to make a roster if you haven't locked a spot up yet. Baltimore Athletics P Winston Lafayette 5 G, 15.1 IP, 8 ER, 2 BB, 15 K Needed a great outing and got it. 12 K with no walks, spot on team is assured. On the fringe of the rotation, next performance is all about what his role will be with the A's. Buffalo Bison P Achilles Brown 5 GS, 16 IP, 24 H, 11 ER, BB, 9 K He is just on the the wrong side, the 11th man on a 10 man staff. He can't have a bad outing and he needs better than average. Gut check time. OF Graham Walker 6-21, 5 R, HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K A 1-9 slump has taken him out of consideration for the opening day roster. He made an impression, and is on the the top of the list for OF call-ups. Columbus Clippers P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K Another appearanceless set of games. Did you make manager Harold Anderson mad? Hollywood Stars 2B Maximus Meridius 25-60, 17 R, 4 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 6 BB, 9 K Save some for the regular season. 3B Harley Gathers 11-33, 8 R, 2 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 10 K Is rounding into form nicely. This could be the best hitting infield in baseball. SS Vince Cressio 13-41, 2B, HR, 9 RBI, 7 BB, 10 K 1-14 slide, while Barkley goes 6-12. Still, I think he makes the club, maybe getting 2 starts a week at first. Minneapolis Millers SS Wally Klukas I'll do a bit more detailed look at Wally in a future post. Phoenix Cowboys SS Rabbit Donovan 12-59, 4 R, 3 2B, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 11 K Didn't do much to help his cause, but a couple other guys went into free falls. He's right there for the 5th infielder spot. Not on the club at the moment. Portland Beavers OF Charlie Denton 28-79, 12 R, 7 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 7 BB, 13 K In a bit of a slump . . . for him. All-round great numbers. 1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 18-45, 9 R, 3 2B, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 5 BB, 5 K Finally put Trosky away. Love the power/average combo. Sacramento Salons 2B Anton Gogolak 16-63, 10 R, 7 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 8 BB, 9 K 1-20 slump and he is still has no competition for the second base job. The Solons will have a good starter at all four infield positions, but the back ups will give nothing in terms of offense. If they can stay healthy (and Rivera combes back ok), a run at the PCL title is a possiblity. Salt Lake City Saints SS Dashiell Spivey 16-42, 8 R, 2 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 8 BB, 3 K Roy Hughes is putting on a late charge for the starting job, but Spivey's power and discipline should keep the job safely in hand. San Diego Padres P Rod Lockheart 32.2 IP, 37 H, 17 ER, 12 BB, 39 K Another "Bad Start/Good Start" set of games. Hasn't really improved his position from the last set. Still a shot to get in the rotation IF he has a couple good appearance. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#31
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Spring training is over; however spring training storyline post will still be made for a little while. The next project is setting the 24/25 man rosters, depth charts, and pitching staffs. This could take a couple weeks. The next player update will be on opening day. Each player's debut, either at the major league or minor league level, will be noted. Thereafter, at the end of each week of play, a report will be done. I'll answer a direct question about any player as you'd like as well. The roster designations are NOT final at this point. A player has not "made the team" until I post their team's roster in the roster thread. It is conceviable a player I think has made the team really hasn't. Baltimore Athletics P Winston Lafayette 7 G, 27.1 IP, 14 ER, 2 BB, 22 K Had a big hiccup in his second to last start (3.1 IP, 5 ER), and then came right back with a big time start (8.2 IP, 1 ER). Didn't walk a batter over his last 20 IP. Pretty sure he starts the season on the major league roster, but I think he's going to start in long relief. The big question is will he ever get left handed hitters out (they hit .447 off him in the spring)? Unless he conquers that part of his game, I don't see him getting out of the bullpen very often. Control makes him very valuable; possible innings eater. Buffalo Bison P Achilles Brown 6 GS, 21.1 IP, 28 H, 14 ER, 2 BB, 12 K He was better, but I don't think it was good enough. There is a group of 4 that's right on the edge of that 10th spot. I like the control; but he needs at least 1/2 year at AAA. Scouts liked him more and more as camp went along. OF Graham Walker 8-32, 8 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 9 K Ends camp 3-20, but made an impression. Look, Lloyd Waner will probably retire after this season; and Felix Mackiewicz might put up superficially good numbers, but what kind of future do you have if you can't win the job outright from a 40-year old? Buffalo was the surprise team of camp (21-11, best record of the CL/PCL teams)--they may not be in a rush to call Graham up this year. I think I'm getting another possible thread for next season with these two. Basically this year, Gus Zernial will hit home runs. If there are enough men on base, they'll win. Columbus Clippers P Owen Hunter 1 IP, 2 K Forget about this, just throw like you can at AAA. The staff is older, that means injuries and retirements. Mid-season could be your time. Hollywood Stars 2B Maximus Meridius 31-79, 21 R, 5 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 9 BB, 14 K Big numbers, early PCL MVP canidate? 3B Harley Gathers 15-46, 8 R, 3 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 3 BB, 10 K Started slow, but after that: Professional Hitter. Really nice 1-2 punch for the Stars. SS Vince Cressio 16-65, 2B, HR, 10 RBI, 8 BB, 14 K 4-38 slide, and Red Barkley was white hot. He isn't a lock to make the club now, he is part of a "3-guys, 2 roster spots" combo. I don't think he'll be in the minors long, but that's where this slump has put him. I said this was the only way Cressio couldn't make the team--slump with Barkley getting hot. Turned heads early, and that gets the name out there. Minneapolis Millers Wally Klukas 8-34, 4 R, 2B, 4 RBI, BB, 7 K, SB Very consistent throughout camp, but not enough power yet to bring put him on the major league roster. The Millers were also a camp surprise (20-12) on the arm of the pitching staff. I suspect Miranda could be moved for a firstbaseman--the combo of Dahlgren and Limmer hit a combined .116 this spring. Phoenix Cowboys SS Rabbit Donovan 18-78, 7 R, 5 2B, 8 RBI, 9 BB, 13 K Finally started hitting, but is it too little too late? I think it was just enough. Portland Beavers OF Charlie Denton 39-107, 18 R, 8 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 9 BB, 16 K Expect these kind of numbers all year. 1B Jimmy Fitzpatrick 21-57, 11 R, 4 2B, 7 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 9 K Slowed down a bit, but still showed good power. The pitching just isn't there guys. Be content to put up really nice numbers for this season, and hope for a better tomorrow. Sacramento Salons 2B Anton Gogolak 19-76, 14 R, 8 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 13 BB, 13 K He's slumping out of camp, but the Solons did have the best PCL record (18-12) in spring training. This club can absorb a slump, but with both Jorgensen and Rivera out to start the season, the margin of error shrinks. Salt Lake City Saints SS Dashiell Spivey 19-51, 11 R, 3 2B, HR, 11 RBI, 11 BB, 4 K Another very good player on a not so good team. Harry Brecheen and Spivey will be the most frustrated players in baseball by the end of the season. San Diego Padres P Rod Lockheart 46.2 IP, 44 H, 17 ER, 15 BB, 53 K Ends spring with 14 shutout innings. Only question left is did he make the rotation? Bud Byerly has a hurt arm. They may want him to pitch himself healthy in the minors, giving Lockheart a better chance to start. It will be close. For what it's worth, these are the final standings from spring training: Code: National American League Eastern Team W L PCT GB Pittsburgh 17 15 .531 --- New York 16 16 .500 1.0 Philadelphia 16 16 .500 1.0 Boston 15 17 .469 2.0 Cleveland 15 17 .469 2.0 Washington 13 19 .406 4.0 Code: National American League Western Team W L PCT GB Saint Louis 19 13 .594 --- Chicago 18 14 .563 1.0 Los Angeles 17 15 .531 2.0 Milwaukee 16 16 .500 3.0 San Francisco 16 16 .500 3.0 Detroit 14 18 .438 5.0 Code: Contential League Team W L PCT GB Buffalo 21 11 .656 --- Kansas City 20 12 .625 1.0 Minneapolis 20 12 .625 1.0 Brooklyn 18 14 .563 3.0 Baltimore 17 15 .531 4.0 Columbus 16 16 .500 5.0 New York 16 16 .500 5.0 Cincinnati 14 18 .438 7.0 Code: Pacific Coast League Team W L PCT GB Sacramento 18 14 .563 --- San Diego 16 16 .500 2.0 Hollywood 15 17 .469 3.0 Seattle 15 17 .469 3.0 Phoenix 14 18 .438 4.0 Portland 13 19 .406 5.0 Oakland 12 20 .375 6.0 Salt Lake City 11 21 .344 7.0 __________________ It was a mistake to come back. 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05-17-2006, 12:39 PM	#32
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,323	I'm enjoying following the action. This league is a great idea. Keep up the good work! __________________ White Sox fan since 1972

05-19-2006, 11:57 AM	#33
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	I’ve heard back from most of our player creators the feeling among them is to wait to post rosters when I can also do depth charts/pitching staff at the same time. Since we do have a few players “on the edge” of making the team, I will notify the creators when I know the roster status of their player(s). Depending on what I can get done this weekend, the opening day rosters are around 2 weeks from being set up. In the meantime, I do have some storyline post that I need to get on the board, so there will be some CIE action going on between then and now __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-23-2006, 12:35 AM	#35
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Buffalo Bison A bit of a surprise here; I thought neither created player would make the squad and they both did! Graham Walker is Lloyd Waner's backup in CF; which I take to mean he will be the everyday man about halfway through, unless the Bison are as good as thier spring indicates. Walker was the last OF/1B to make the team, so his spot isn't safe. Achilles Brown also made the team by the skin of his teeth. Tenth man on a 10 man staff. Don't expect alot of innings or quality innings; and if there are struggles, the kid will be on a train out of town. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-23-2006, 12:51 AM	#36
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Baltimore Athletics Winston Lafayette as expected, has made the A's. There is a chance he could be starting, but we won't know that for awhile. At worst could be a Fred Marberry type, getting important relief innings. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-24-2006, 11:02 PM	#37
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Columbus Clippers Owen Hunter as expected is sent to the minors. What was not expected was that he was sent to AA. The Clips did sign an abundace of veteran pitchers (albeit not good ones) so, AA is were the innings will be. Right now the goal should be work into a AAA pitcher. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-25-2006, 10:46 AM	#38
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Minneapolis Millers Wally Klukas, who I thought would start the season in the high minors, will actually start the year in A ball. But this is not a bad thing, as we get a picture of the Millers' long range plans. Both Miranda and Klukas are at A, which makes sense if the Millers are going to keep both players. One will move to second, with the other at short. This way the two of them will develop together and be comfortable moving through the system. Both players will at least end the season in AA, maybe even AAA if they show enough. The Millers have committed themselves to developing talent; so even a late peak in the show is possible, but 1947 is more realistic an arrival time. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-27-2006, 03:26 AM	#39
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Hollywood Stars All three of our created Stars make the club. Maximus Meridius and Harley Gathers had locked up a roster spot early in camp. The only question is do they have enough help on offense to win the PCL. Vince Cressio does just enough to keep a back up job with the Stars. If the Stars need to add another OF/1B, I think he could be the one farmed out. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

05-27-2006, 01:53 PM	#40
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	Phoenix Cowboys Rabbit Donovan makes the club by the slimest of margins. He is the last infielder to make the squad--which has been true of every "on the edge" player we have had. His hot streak at the end of camp was just enough. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.