The Start Of Baseball - Page 46

ayaghmour2 · 02-25-2020, 08:35 PM

Nice to see the Sens finish back over .500!

scott1964 · 02-25-2020, 08:55 PM

1947 World Series
Yankees capture their 5th Championship

scott1964 · 02-25-2020, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayaghmour2

Nice to see the Sens finish back over .500!

Thanks. Finally a somewhat healthy pitching staff.

scott1964 · 03-10-2020, 08:05 PM

Off Season

Retirements

Draft

Awards

Hall of Fame Results

scott1964 · 03-28-2020, 10:55 AM

1948 Season
A preview of the teams in each league.
Starting with the National League, part one

Defending NL Champs Brooklyn Dodgers
Triple Crown winner Ewell Blackwell and former
Senator Nels Potter lead the staff. Jackie Robinson
will once again tear up the league.

Boston Braves
Preacher Roe is trying to get back into form after
torn UCL surgery in 1946. Pee Wee Reese and
Bob Elliot lead the offense.

Chicago Cubs
The ballclub is looking to improve over last year's
last place showing. Veteran pitcher Ken Raffensberger
is the ace and looking for support from Joe DiMaggio
and Stan Hack.

Cincinnati Reds
The Reds are hoping to stay in the hunt this season.
John Maher will be called upon to lead the pitching
staff. Bobby brown and George Kell lead the offense.

scott1964 · 03-28-2020, 03:01 PM

National League preview part 2

New York Giants
14 time Champions are led by Yogi Berra and Joe
Gordon, with Al Brazel anchoring the pitching staff.

Philadelphia Phillies
Fighting Phillies are hoping to turn around an average
1947 season. Ken Keltner, Connie Ryan and Charlie
Keller leading their attack.

Pittsburgh Pirates
An aged Luke Appling is looking for another season
before retiring. Josh Gibson and a young Paul Minner
will lead also.

St Louis Cardinals
St Louis has the most talent on their roster with Earl
Togerson, Early Wynn, Enos Slaughter, and Johnny Pesky.

scott1964 · 03-28-2020, 06:46 PM

America League Preview (Part 1)

Boston Red Sox
Red Sox hope to get support from Bobby Thompson
and Billy Cox and well as Steve Gromeck having a
very productive season.

Chicago White Sox
The worst team in the AL last season, they are hoping
and praying that is not the case this season.

Cleveland Indians
Indians are looking for Hank Sauer to hit his 30 HR as
he did last season. Red Embree looks to a good season.

Detroit Tigers
Hal Newhouser is on a roll, Triple Crown winner in '45,
is pumped for another exciting season. But he alone
cant hold off the Yankees. Vern Stephens and Nick
Etten will help the cause.

scott1964 · 03-28-2020, 07:03 PM

American League Preview (Part 2)

New York Yankees
Yankees won their Championship win #5 and are
looking to repeat. Howie Pollet and Joe Dobson,
both 20 game winners in '46, lead a tough rotation.
Stan Musial and Gil Hodge are the potent offense.

Philadelphia Athletics
Middle of the road team, Johnny Mize, Hank
Thompson, Ralph Kiner, and Hoot Evers all
hold a pop of their bat. Bobo Newsom and
Roger Wolff are over their prime and could
be a factor.

St Louis Browns
Browns finished on second to the Yankees.
Eddie Robinson provides the offense while
Mickey Harris leads a challenging pitching staff.

Washington Senators
After 6 straight losing seasons, the Senators
turned it around. The pitching staff was healthy
and offense recovered. Hank Greenberg and
Schoolboy Row maybe will be retiring at the
end of the season

scott1964 · 03-28-2020, 07:27 PM

Preseason Predicted Standings

The Top Prospects
Pitchers

Batters

scott1964 · 03-29-2020, 12:04 PM

May 1st 1948
Two players hit for the cycle during April. Hank Edwards (Giants) and Joe Garagiola (Senators). Edwards will drive in 10 in his game.

scott1964 · 03-29-2020, 08:33 PM

June 1st 1948 Update
The first full month is in the bag. The Boston Braves shot to the top of the National League thanks in part of a 14-1 run. Over in the American League, Detroit, New York, Boston,
and Philly are all mixing it up, all within 1.5 games of each other. Ralph Kiner blasts 12 HR in May for Athletics. Dodgers' Ewell Blackwell is off to a possibility another Triple Crown.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 22-21: 5th Place 3.5 GB
Warren Spahn is on his way of having a career season, 7-1, 3.92. Bob Feller was off to a slow start but is 2-0, 0.50 in his last two starts. Hank Greenberg belted HR #400. Tommy
Glavaino is hitting .341.

scott1964 · 03-30-2020, 09:55 PM

July 1st 1948 Update
The American League looks like three teams in a rat race for the chance to appear in the World Series. New York, Detroit, and Philadelphia are all separated by a single game.
Over in the National League the Braves are on a roll with their 8 game winning streak, and are outpacing the rest of the league.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators
The month of June was a disaster. A 9-20 record as the offense and defense broke down. Feller and Ferguson are over 9.30 era. Called up Carl Erskine and he pitches a shut out.

scott1964 · 03-31-2020, 10:21 PM

July 11th 1948
Future Prospect All Star Game
Rosters

The Game

scott1964 · 03-31-2020, 10:26 PM

July 12th 1948
All Star Break
The Homerun Derby Challenge

Rosters

scott1964 · 03-31-2020, 10:38 PM

July 13th 1948
All Star Game

scott1964 · 04-01-2020, 06:35 PM

August 1st 1948 Update
In the American League, the Detroit Tiger are trying to pull away. They lead the Yankees by 1.5 games. Over in the National League, Boston has a comfortable lead over the Dodgers.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 45-56: 6th Place 19.5 GB
The season is getting long for the Senators. Traded Russ Christopher (3-6, 7.20 era) to the Athletics for Peter Kolash (2-2, 4.82 era since joining). Released Jim Tobin (1-7, 7.33 era)

scott1964 · 04-01-2020, 08:41 PM

August 25th 1948 Update
Hal Newhouser No Hits Athletics 1-0.

scott1964 · 04-02-2020, 08:37 PM

September 1st 1948 Update
Hal Newhouser throws the first No Hitter since Ewell Blackwell did it in 1946. The Race is heating up the American League between Detroit and New York. Another race is getting
tighter in the National League as the Boston Braves are seeing their lead over The Dodger shrink to a mere 5 games.

Standings

Batting Stats

Pitching Stats

Washington Senators Report
Record 57-71: 6th Place 23 GB.
Cass Michaels is having a career year, batting .326

scott1964 · 04-02-2020, 09:23 PM

September 8th 1948 Pennant Update
Around 20 games to go.

scott1964 · 04-02-2020, 09:37 PM

September 9th Special Update
Hal Newhouser fires his 2nd No Hitter of the season and within 16 days.

02-25-2020, 08:55 PM	#902
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	1947 World Series Yankees capture their 5th Championship __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-10-2020, 08:05 PM	#904
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	Off Season Retirements Draft Awards Hall of Fame Results __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-28-2020, 10:55 AM	#905
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	1948 Season A preview of the teams in each league. Starting with the National League, part one Defending NL Champs Brooklyn Dodgers Triple Crown winner Ewell Blackwell and former Senator Nels Potter lead the staff. Jackie Robinson will once again tear up the league. Boston Braves Preacher Roe is trying to get back into form after torn UCL surgery in 1946. Pee Wee Reese and Bob Elliot lead the offense. Chicago Cubs The ballclub is looking to improve over last year's last place showing. Veteran pitcher Ken Raffensberger is the ace and looking for support from Joe DiMaggio and Stan Hack. Cincinnati Reds The Reds are hoping to stay in the hunt this season. John Maher will be called upon to lead the pitching staff. Bobby brown and George Kell lead the offense. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-28-2020, 03:01 PM	#906
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	National League preview part 2 New York Giants 14 time Champions are led by Yogi Berra and Joe Gordon, with Al Brazel anchoring the pitching staff. Philadelphia Phillies Fighting Phillies are hoping to turn around an average 1947 season. Ken Keltner, Connie Ryan and Charlie Keller leading their attack. Pittsburgh Pirates An aged Luke Appling is looking for another season before retiring. Josh Gibson and a young Paul Minner will lead also. St Louis Cardinals St Louis has the most talent on their roster with Earl Togerson, Early Wynn, Enos Slaughter, and Johnny Pesky. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-28-2020, 06:46 PM	#907
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	America League Preview (Part 1) Boston Red Sox Red Sox hope to get support from Bobby Thompson and Billy Cox and well as Steve Gromeck having a very productive season. Chicago White Sox The worst team in the AL last season, they are hoping and praying that is not the case this season. Cleveland Indians Indians are looking for Hank Sauer to hit his 30 HR as he did last season. Red Embree looks to a good season. Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouser is on a roll, Triple Crown winner in '45, is pumped for another exciting season. But he alone cant hold off the Yankees. Vern Stephens and Nick Etten will help the cause. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

02-25-2020, 08:35 PM	#901
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,000	Nice to see the Sens finish back over .500!

03-28-2020, 07:03 PM	#908
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	American League Preview (Part 2) New York Yankees Yankees won their Championship win #5 and are looking to repeat. Howie Pollet and Joe Dobson, both 20 game winners in '46, lead a tough rotation. Stan Musial and Gil Hodge are the potent offense. Philadelphia Athletics Middle of the road team, Johnny Mize, Hank Thompson, Ralph Kiner, and Hoot Evers all hold a pop of their bat. Bobo Newsom and Roger Wolff are over their prime and could be a factor. St Louis Browns Browns finished on second to the Yankees. Eddie Robinson provides the offense while Mickey Harris leads a challenging pitching staff. Washington Senators After 6 straight losing seasons, the Senators turned it around. The pitching staff was healthy and offense recovered. Hank Greenberg and Schoolboy Row maybe will be retiring at the end of the season __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-28-2020, 07:27 PM	#909
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	Preseason Predicted Standings The Top Prospects Pitchers Batters __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-29-2020, 12:04 PM	#910
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	May 1st 1948 Two players hit for the cycle during April. Hank Edwards (Giants) and Joe Garagiola (Senators). Edwards will drive in 10 in his game. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-29-2020, 08:33 PM	#911
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	June 1st 1948 Update The first full month is in the bag. The Boston Braves shot to the top of the National League thanks in part of a 14-1 run. Over in the American League, Detroit, New York, Boston, and Philly are all mixing it up, all within 1.5 games of each other. Ralph Kiner blasts 12 HR in May for Athletics. Dodgers' Ewell Blackwell is off to a possibility another Triple Crown. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 22-21: 5th Place 3.5 GB Warren Spahn is on his way of having a career season, 7-1, 3.92. Bob Feller was off to a slow start but is 2-0, 0.50 in his last two starts. Hank Greenberg belted HR #400. Tommy Glavaino is hitting .341. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 03-29-2020 at 08:34 PM.

03-30-2020, 09:55 PM	#912
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	July 1st 1948 Update The American League looks like three teams in a rat race for the chance to appear in the World Series. New York, Detroit, and Philadelphia are all separated by a single game. Over in the National League the Braves are on a roll with their 8 game winning streak, and are outpacing the rest of the league. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators The month of June was a disaster. A 9-20 record as the offense and defense broke down. Feller and Ferguson are over 9.30 era. Called up Carl Erskine and he pitches a shut out. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals. Last edited by scott1964; 03-30-2020 at 10:01 PM.

03-31-2020, 10:21 PM	#913
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	July 11th 1948 Future Prospect All Star Game Rosters The Game __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-31-2020, 10:26 PM	#914
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	July 12th 1948 All Star Break The Homerun Derby Challenge Rosters __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

03-31-2020, 10:38 PM	#915
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	July 13th 1948 All Star Game __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

04-01-2020, 06:35 PM	#916
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	August 1st 1948 Update In the American League, the Detroit Tiger are trying to pull away. They lead the Yankees by 1.5 games. Over in the National League, Boston has a comfortable lead over the Dodgers. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 45-56: 6th Place 19.5 GB The season is getting long for the Senators. Traded Russ Christopher (3-6, 7.20 era) to the Athletics for Peter Kolash (2-2, 4.82 era since joining). Released Jim Tobin (1-7, 7.33 era) __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

04-01-2020, 08:41 PM	#917
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	August 25th 1948 Update Hal Newhouser No Hits Athletics 1-0. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

04-02-2020, 08:37 PM	#918
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	September 1st 1948 Update Hal Newhouser throws the first No Hitter since Ewell Blackwell did it in 1946. The Race is heating up the American League between Detroit and New York. Another race is getting tighter in the National League as the Boston Braves are seeing their lead over The Dodger shrink to a mere 5 games. Standings Batting Stats Pitching Stats Washington Senators Report Record 57-71: 6th Place 23 GB. Cass Michaels is having a career year, batting .326 __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

04-02-2020, 09:23 PM	#919
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	September 8th 1948 Pennant Update Around 20 games to go. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

04-02-2020, 09:37 PM	#920
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	September 9th Special Update Hal Newhouser fires his 2nd No Hitter of the season and within 16 days. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.