Random Chaos League - Page 57

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 06:43 PM

1985 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

CHICAGO WHITE SOX (94-68) - People are talking in the Windy City. The White Sox have Norm Cash (.276, 43 HR, 108 RBI) and Cal Ripken, Jr. (.283, 22 HR, 89 RBI) to provide some pop, as well as Johnny Bates (.310, 16 HR, 61 RBI, 62 SB) and Amby McConnell (.261, 58 RBI, 51 SB) to give them some speed, but the loss of All-Star 3b Barry Evans (.328, 30 RBI, 117 RBI) for the season will certainly hurt. Thankfully, they have great pitching to fall back On. Their staff has the best Team ERA in the league, and they have allowed only 54 HR all year long. 4-time Stever Rogers winner John "Buckshot" Skopec (17-5, 2.83 ERA, 210 K) leads the charge, with help from Jack Taylor (14-8, 3.15 ERA, 103 K) and Ed Whitson (11-11, 3.31 ERA, 114 K), who is better than his record indicates.

CHICAGO ORPHANS (91-71) - The Orphans are also missing a key player in Dante Bichette (.332, 22 HR, 127 RBI), but he is expected to return from a pulled groin muscle within the next three days. Their three other big guns are Chris Gwynn (.350, 22 HR, 95 RBI), Eddie Yost (.328, 24 HR, 105 RBI, .442 OBP), and Floyd Robinson (.335, 31 HR, 100 RBI). Together they make quite the fearsome foursome. Their pitching situation isn't as overwhelming, unfortunately. Les German (17-8,3.35 ERA, 120 K), their 39 year-old ace, is solid, but the rest of the staff, with the exception of closer Tom Walker (10-3, 2.17 ERA, 33 Saves), is mediocre at best.

PREDICTION - Unfortunately for the Orphans, the crosstown pitching is much better than their staff. White Sox in 6.

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 07:54 PM

1985 WORLD SERIES RESULTS

Game 1 Chicago (N) 5 - Chicago (A) 6

Roberto Kelly continues his great postseason with a 2 for 3 showing, but it took 4 late runs by the White Sox off of hits from Cal Ripken, Jr. and Johnny Bates to put the game away.

Game 2 Chicago (N) 9 - Chicago (A) 6

Six runs by the White Sox in the bottom of the first would make most folks think they have the game in hand, but not with the likes of the Orphans' lineup. They scored 9 unanswered runs while holding the White Sox scoreless for the rest of the game. 39 year-old Kerry Robinson put on a show with5 hits in 5 AB.

Game 3 Chicago (A) 6 - Chicago (N) 5

Will Clark goes 4 for 5 with a triple and 3 RBI to lead the ChiSox to another 6-5 win. They now lead the Series 2 games to 1.

Game 4 Chicago (A) 6 - Chicago (N) 2

Will Clark and Amby McConnell each smack out 3 hits off of Les German to take a commanding 3 to 1 lead in the Series. Could they put the Orphans away in game 5?

Game 5 Chicago (A) 2 - Chicago (N) 6

Dante Bichette celebrates his return to the starting lineup with a Grand Slam off of Chick Hoffer in the 6th to keep the Orphans alive.

Game 6 Chicago (N) 9 - Chicago (A) 7

"KEEP HOPE ALIVE!!" is the mantra among Orphans fans today. Down 4-1, they scored 1 in the 8th, and an amazing 7 in the top of the 9th before holding off a 3-run rally by the White Sox in the bottom half, hanging on to win, and sending the Series to a Game 7. Frank Shugart is Player of the Game, batting 3 for 5 with a homer and 5 RBI.

Game 7 Chicago (N) 7 - Chicago (A) 4

Les German keeps the White Sox befuddled as the Orphans complete the heroic comeback from a 3-1 Series deficit to take their first crown in 60 years.

1985 CHAMPIONS - CHICAGO ORPHANS
3RD CHAMPIONSHIP

SERIES MVP: Dante Bichette .333, 1 HR, 6 RBI
His return to the lineup sparked the Orphans comeback. A controversial choice, but well-deserved.

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 08:06 PM

1985 AWARDS

AMERICAN LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD
Harry Courtney, Washington Senators - 22-8, 2.01 ERA, 177 K

AMERICAN LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD
"Silent Mike" Tiernan, Baltimore Terrapins - .363, 25 HR, 105 RBI, 87 SB!

NATIONAL LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD
Ramon Garcia, Cleveland Spiders - 23-3, 1.69 ERA, 197 K

NATIONAL LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD
Roger Maris, Buffalo Bisons - .356, 59 HR, 149 RBI
2nd Tris Speaker Award
TRIPLE CROWN!!

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Fred Tenney, 1b, Louisville Colonels - .297, 64 RBI, 43 SB

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Ralph Works, Brooklyn Superbas - 21-10, 2.68 ERA, 119 K

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 08:22 PM

1985 American League Gold Glove Winners

Pitcher: Jack Fifield, IND
Catcher: Frank Roth, BAL
First Base: Scott Leius, CLB
Second Base: Billy Cox, NYY
Third Base: Mike De la hoz, NYY
Shortstop: Cal Ripken jr., CHA
Leftfield: Joe Carter, MLA
Centerfield: Ken Griffey Jr., PHA
Rightfield: J.D. Drew, LOU

1985 National League Gold Glove Winners

Pitcher: Hod Eller, CLS
Catcher: Ben Davis, NYG
First Base: Preston Ward, BUF
Second Base: Ray Boone, BUF
Third Base: Corey Koskie, PHI
Shortstop: Tom Upton, CLS
Leftfield: Carlos May, BRO
Centerfield: Bob Allison, PHI
Rightfield: Brooks Kieschnick, SDG

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 08:23 PM

1985 Combined League Leaders

TOP 5 in BATTING AVG :
.363 Mike Tiernan(AL, BAL)
.359 Esix Snead(AL, HOL)
.356 Roger Maris(NL, BUF)
.353 Larry Doyle(NL, CLS)
.350 Chris Gwynn(NL, CHN)

TOP 5 in HOMERUNS :
59 Roger Maris(NL, BUF)
51 Ralph Kiner(NL, BRO)
49 Roy Sievers(NL, SEA)
44 Darryl Strawberry(AL, DET)
43 Norm Cash(AL, CHA)

TOP 5 in RBI :
149 Roger Maris(NL, BUF)
141 Larry Doyle(NL, CLS)
133 Roy Sievers(NL, SEA)
130 Ralph Kiner(NL, BRO)
128 Carlton Fisk(NL, BRO)

TOP 5 in ERA :
1.69 Ramon Garcia(NL, CLS)
1.99 Ralph Glaze(NL, SFS)
2.01 Harry Courtney(AL, WS1)
2.03 Charlie Buffinton(AL, POR)
2.17 Red Ruffing(NL, BRO)

TOP 5 in WINS :
23 Ramon Garcia(NL, CLS)
22 Harry Courtney(AL, WS1)
22 George Kaiserling(NL, BRO)
21 Bill Doak(AL, DET)
21 Ralph Works(NL, BRO)

TOP 5 in SAVES :
42 Brady Raggio(AL, CLB)
41 Mike Venafro(AL, DET)
39 Greg Minton(NL, SLN)
38 Andy Karl(NL, SEA)
37 Woody Williams(AL, BAL)

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 11:34 PM

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ALERT

Adam Dunn
.289, 2694 Hits, 558 HR, 1603 RBI, 1778 Runs
NL All Star - '68-'73, '78-'79, '81-'82
NL Tris Speaker Award - '73

Warren Spahn
278-188, 3.07 ERA, 2229 K, 1.17 WHIP, 106 Complete Games, 23 Shutouts
NL All Star - '70, '77-'80, ''82
AL All Star - '84
NL Steve Rogers Award- '78

Harry Suter
282-196, 5 Saves, 2.99 ERA, 2333 K, 1.08 WHIP, 79 Complete Games, 33 Shutouts
NL All Star - '70, '75, '79, '82

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 11:51 PM

1986 - Notable Free Agent Signings

Cleveland (N): Free agent P Willard Mains has been signed to a contract of $7,305,500 per year, for 4 years.
Baltimore: Free agent P Frank Bork has been signed to a contract of $11,618,900 per year, for 3 years.
Detroit: Free agent LF Carlos May has been signed to a contract of $17,169,000 per year, for 3 years.
Boston (A): Free agent RF Al Oliver has been signed to a contract of $9,459,000 per year, for 4 years.
Washington: Free agent RF Bill Buckner has been signed to a contract of $4,066,800 per year, for 4 years.
New York (N): Free agent P Tom Lovett has been signed to a contract of $15,450,600 per year, for 2 years.
Louisville: Free agent P Jack Powell has been signed to a contract of $4,186,000 per year, for 2 years.
Philadelphia (A): Free agent CF Amos Otis has been signed to a contract of $8,688,500 per year, for 4 years.
Cleveland (N): Free agent P Tim Spooneybarger has been signed to a contract of $6,325,200 per year, for 4 years.
Pittsburgh: Free agent 1B Ed Morgan has been signed to a contract of $19,837,400 per year, for 4 years.
Detroit: Free agent P Lary Sorensen has been signed to a contract of $22,423,500 per year, for 6 years.
Baltimore: Free agent CF Fred Lynn has been signed to a contract of $13,240,000 per year, for 1 years.
St. Louis: Free agent 1B Roy Sievers has been signed to a contract of $19,168,100 per year, for 5 years.
Portland: Free agent P Hal Schumacher has been signed to a contract of $4,230,400 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit: Free agent SS Sadie Houck has been signed to a contract of $9,434,200 per year, for 4 years.
Kansas City: Free agent 1B Babe Dahlgren has been signed to a contract of $6,698,800 per year, for 4 years.
Cleveland (N): Free agent CF Mike Tiernan has been signed to a contract of $25,769,700 per year, for 6 years.
Philadelphia (A): Free agent P Earl Stephenson has been signed to a contract of $23,735,000 per year, for 3 years.
St. Louis: Free agent RF Roger Maris has been signed to a contract of $39,984,000 per year, for 6 years.
New York (A): Free agent P Don Sutton has been signed to a contract of $22,288,500 per year, for 7 years.

Welcome back to the insanity: $39,984,000!!

metsgeek · 06-04-2004, 11:56 PM

1986 Team Payrolls

1 Detroit $162,415,042
2 St. Louis $135,200,529
3 Cleveland (N) $125,916,515
4 Philadelphia (A) $118,917,429
5 Baltimore $90,955,329
6 New York (A) $90,813,900
7 San Diego $84,352,243
8 Chicago (A) $78,555,100
9 Cincinnati $76,086,014
10 New York (N) $74,580,100
11 Portland $70,775,198
12 Milwaukee $69,910,929
13 Chicago (N) $66,957,314
14 Washington $64,763,214
15 Cleveland (A) $64,555,686
16 Brooklyn $63,105,162
17 Buffalo $60,559,843
18 Pittsburgh $57,206,500
19 Kansas City $56,842,100
20 Louisville $56,238,571
21 San Francisco $54,283,686
22 Seattle $53,846,829
23 Boston (N) $48,721,600
24 Boston (A) $47,750,799
25 Indianapolis $46,365,842
26 Philadelphia (N) $45,154,557
27 Hollywood $30,080,813
28 Houston $27,176,887

1986 Highest Paid Players

1 RF Roger Maris SLN $39,984,000
2 P Dick Hall KAN $35,176,800
3 CF Mike Tiernan CLS $25,769,700
4 P Doc Ayers IND $24,951,800
5 P Earl Stephenson PHA $23,735,000
6 P Harry Krause CLS $22,646,400
7 P Lary Sorensen DET $22,423,500
8 P Don Sutton NYY $22,288,500
9 RF Darryl Strawberry DET $21,232,400
10 C Tom Padden SDG $20,982,200
11 1B Ed Morgan PIT $19,837,400
12 2B Billy Martin POR $19,824,500
13 P Lady Baldwin NYY $19,235,400
14 CF Rick Monday SDG $19,180,800
15 1B Roy Sievers SLN $19,168,100
16 P Ralph Glaze SFS $19,152,000
17 P Pink Hawley CIN $19,136,100
18 P Bill Doak DET $18,902,000
19 CF Ken Griffey jr. PHA $18,886,000
20 2B Eddie Collins MLA $18,225,600
21 SS Phil Lewis WS1 $18,223,900
22 LF Carlos May DET $17,169,000
23 P Tony Pierce LOU $16,569,300
24 RF Tommy Harper SLN $16,144,000
25 P Tom Lovett NYG $15,450,600

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 01:18 AM

1986 Notable Rookies

Batters (Contact/Gap/Power/Eye)

RF Billy Hamilton 8/6/3/8
LF Kip Selbach 6/7/3/7
1b Gil Hodges 6/5/7/7
LF Greg Luzinski 6/6/7/7
C Manny Sanguillen 7/5/4/3
RF Jim Northrup 6/6/6/6
2b Quilvio Veras 5/6/3/8

Pitchers (Stuff/Control/Movement)

SP Jim Merritt 4/7/6
SP Cal Eldred 5/5/6
SP George Cunningham 3/6/8
SP Van Mungo 4/5/8
SP Frank Viola 5/7/6
MR Scott Sullivan 6/6/5

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 01:26 AM

1986 DRAFT - Round 1

Kansas City pick: RF Billy Hamilton. Signing Bonus: $1,326,000
Pittsburgh pick: LF Greg Luzinski. Signing Bonus: $1,750,000
Boston (A) pick: 1B Gil Hodges. Signing Bonus: $1,067,000
Indianapolis pick: LF Kip Selbach. Signing Bonus: $900,000
San Diego pick: 2B Quilvio Veras. Signing Bonus: $748,800
San Francisco pick: 1B Randy Milligan. Signing Bonus: $990,000
Louisville pick: RF Brian Jordan. Signing Bonus: $754,800
Cincinnati pick: CF Darin Erstad. Signing Bonus: $679,000
Hollywood pick: CF Billy North. Signing Bonus: $187,200
Houston pick: RF Jim Northrup. Signing Bonus: $523,800
Washington pick: RF Monte Irvin. Signing Bonus: $149,350
New York (N) pick: P Jim Merritt. Signing Bonus: $185,250
New York (A) pick: P Frank Viola. Signing Bonus: $197,600
Philadelphia (A) pick: RF Jon Nunnally. Signing Bonus: $156,750
Cleveland (A) pick: CF Clint Conatser. Signing Bonus: $232,300
St. Louis pick: P Pat Jarvis. Signing Bonus: $161,600
Baltimore pick: C Jody Davis. Signing Bonus: $164,900
Detroit pick: P Van Mungo. Signing Bonus: $448,800
Philadelphia (N) pick: 3B Kelly Gruber. Signing Bonus: $196,950
Boston (N) pick: C Elston Howard. Signing Bonus: $158,400
Buffalo pick: 1B Chicken Hawks. Signing Bonus: $150,350
Chicago (N) pick: P Brett Tomko. Signing Bonus: $190,000
Cleveland (N) pick: C Bob Schmidt. Signing Bonus: $140,400
Milwaukee pick: C Manny Sanguillen. Signing Bonus: $130,000
Portland pick: 3B Joe Leonard. Signing Bonus: $152,000
Chicago (A) pick: P Cal Eldred. Signing Bonus: $178,200
Seattle pick: P Brent Gaff. Signing Bonus: $183,600
Brooklyn pick: CF Podge Weihe. Signing Bonus: $132,600

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 01:32 AM

1986 Brooklyn Draft Picks

Round 1 pick: CF Podge Weihe. Weak pool this year...going with a name pick in the 1st round
Round 2 pick: P Ray Herbert. 4 gold stars at RP
Round 3 pick: P Bill Quarles. one of the only 2 star players left
Round 4 pick: 1B Andy Abad. 2 players were left....closest to a name pick I could get

NYJuggalo45 · 06-05-2004, 09:44 AM

this is looking more and more like real life baseball, with Detroit/St Louis, etc playing the roles of the Yankees/Red Sox and Houston, Hollywood, etc playing the roles of the Brewers/Expos

Are those franchises broke or just not spending their $?

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NYJuggalo45
this is looking more and more like real life baseball, with Detroit/St Louis, etc playing the roles of the Yankees/Red Sox and Houston, Hollywood, etc playing the roles of the Brewers/Expos

Are those franchises broke or just not spending their $?

They just are owned by cheap bastards

Unfortunately for Detroit, their big spending hasn't gotten them a ring, and they WILL have some major budget problems soon.

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 04:14 PM

1986 FINAL STANDINGS

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American League Standings Eastern Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x Washington 90 72 .556 - 87-75 3 44-37 46-35 8-3 29-22 * W6 9-1 y Philadelphia (A) 89 73 .549 1.0 86-76 3 54-27 35-46 5-4 28-18 - W1 7-3 Baltimore 84 78 .519 6.0 94-68 -10 46-35 38-43 8-8 21-30 - L2 5-5 New York (A) 72 90 .444 18.0 75-87 -3 41-40 31-50 6-6 20-29 - L1 4-6 Boston (A) 66 96 .407 24.0 63-99 3 32-49 34-47 9-7 28-17 - L6 2-8 Midwest Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x Chicago (A) 99 63 .611 - 96-66 3 53-28 46-35 8-6 28-13 * L1 7-3 Cleveland (A) 81 81 .500 18.0 82-80 -1 36-45 45-36 7-9 18-27 - L1 3-7 Houston 81 81 .500 18.0 83-79 -2 45-36 36-45 9-15 26-24 - W1 4-6 Indianapolis 72 90 .444 27.0 72-90 0 38-43 34-47 9-18 19-25 - L2 4-6 Louisville 68 94 .420 31.0 68-94 0 34-47 34-47 8-10 23-26 - W2 3-7 Western Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x Portland 88 74 .543 - 86-76 2 42-39 46-35 13-6 27-24 * W1 5-5 Hollywood 85 77 .525 3.0 80-82 5 47-34 38-43 7-6 21-24 - L1 6-4 Detroit 80 82 .494 8.0 86-76 -6 47-34 33-48 9-10 23-30 - W1 4-6 Milwaukee 79 83 .488 9.0 76-86 3 42-39 37-44 8-6 20-22 - W6 7-3 x - division winner y - wildcard National League Standings Eastern Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x Buffalo 88 74 .543 - 90-72 -2 42-39 46-35 7-3 23-20 * W2 5-5 Philadelphia (N) 85 77 .525 3.0 86-76 -1 41-40 44-37 6-7 20-18 - L2 3-7 New York (N) 82 80 .506 6.0 77-85 5 43-38 39-42 5-6 22-19 - W3 5-5 Boston (N) 78 84 .481 10.0 78-84 0 39-42 39-42 9-10 18-26 - L1 4-6 Brooklyn 77 85 .475 11.0 74-88 3 39-42 38-43 10-8 29-28 - L1 6-4 Central Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x Cleveland (N) 85 77 .525 - 86-76 -1 46-35 39-42 8-5 21-17 * L3 7-3 Kansas City 72 90 .444 13.0 68-94 4 37-44 35-46 5-5 24-18 - L4 1-9 Cincinnati 68 94 .420 17.0 79-83 -11 37-44 31-50 3-12 16-35 - L3 4-6 Pittsburgh 60 102 .370 25.0 61-101 -1 34-47 26-55 4-6 21-24 - W2 7-3 Western Division Team W L PCT GB Pyt.Rec Diff Home Away XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 x San Diego 97 65 .599 - 90-72 7 40-41 57-24 8-4 21-18 * W1 6-4 y St. Louis 96 66 .593 1.0 97-65 -1 47-34 49-32 13-7 36-20 - W1 7-3 Chicago (N) 86 76 .531 11.0 90-72 -4 45-36 41-40 6-5 18-27 - W3 5-5 San Francisco 86 76 .531 11.0 81-81 5 45-36 41-40 6-9 24-21 - W4 7-3 Seattle 74 88 .457 23.0 75-87 -1 42-39 32-49 3-6 21-23 - L3 3-7 x - division winner y - wildcard

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 04:34 PM

1986 Divisional Series Results

American League Divisional Series

Portland (88-74) defeats Chicago (A) (99-63) in 5 games

Portland's Charlie Buffinton outduels John "Buckshot Skopec twice, and Jimmie Foxx leads the Beavers with a .364 average and 6 RBI, to knock off last year's AL Champs.

Philadelphia (A) (89-73) sweeps Washington (90-72) in 3 games

Cookie Lavagetto and Amos Otis each launch three taters in three games, sending the A's past the dumbstruck Senators.

National League Divisional Series

St. Louis (96-66) eliminates Buffalo (88-74) in 4 games

Despite anemic output from their slugger Roy Sievers, the Cardinals find a nice replacement in catcher Juan Brito as he knocks in 9 runs over the four-game series, sending the Bisons home in the first round of the playoffs yet again.

Cleveland (N) (85-77) surprises San Diego (97-65) in 5 games

The Spiders end the Padres' magic season with blowouts in Games 4 and 5, winning them by a combined score of 27-8. Mike Tiernan bats an astonishing .667 with 1 HR and 10 RBI, while Jason Giambi is "en fuego" as well, batting .500 with 2 HR, and 11 RBI.

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 04:55 PM

1986 League Championship Results

American League Championship Series

Philadelphia (A) (89-73) dismisses Portland (88-74) in 7 games

In a see-saw series, the Athletics appeared to have run out of hope in Game 7 as the Beavers scored 2 runs in the top of the 9th, leaving Philly 3 outs from elimination. However, the fat lady had yet to sing as Herman Long launched a bomb to start it off, followed by Cookie Lavagetto and Joe Ginsberg lacing doubles off of the eventual goat, Portland's closer Jack Ryan.

National League Championship Series

Cleveland (N) (85-77) triumphs over St. Louis (96-66) in 7 games

Ramon Garcia takes matters into his own hands, going 2-0 with a 1.22 ERA in Games 1, 4, and 7. The Cardinals' 39 Million Dollar Man, Roger Maris did all he could for his team, batting .444 with 5 HR and 9 RBI, including 3 taters in Game 5, but, in the end, it wasn't enough.

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 05:22 PM

1986 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS (89-73) - The Athletics boast a dominant 54-27 home record, but hold a weak 35-46 road mark, and unfortunately for them, the national league holds the homefield advantage this year. The A's have no overpowering slugger in their lineup. Former Tris Speaker winner Amos Otis (.334, 18 HR, 71 RBI) is considered the most dangerous bat, with Cookie Lavagetto (.321, 17 HR, 85 RBI, 26 SB) and Bruce Bochte (.278, 12 HR, 96 RBI) solid as well. Ted Breitenstein (19-9, 2.91, 195 K) and Buck Becannon (14-11, 3.87 ERA, 111 K) are the cornerstones of the rotation, and 39 year-old Skip Lockwood (15-9, 4.87 ERA, 161 K) still has the occasional flash of brilliance that recalls his two Steve Rogers awards from '73 and '78, his 2 no-hitters and his perfect game in '79. He knows how to step it up when it counts.

CLEVELAND SPIDERS (85-77) - The undeniable leader of the Spiders is the legendary Larry Doyle (.335, 35 HR, 132 RBI, 36 SB). Doyle is still going strong at the veberable age of 38 and he has 84 games of postseason experience. He could win the World series on willpower alone. Mike Tiernan (.358, 21 HR, 138 RBI, 66 SB) was a great off-season acquisition, and Jason Giambi (.277, 27 HR, 105 RBI) is quite dangerous as well. The rotation revolves around the blazing star that is Ramon Garcia (20-3, 1.80 ERA, 215 K). Their #2 man, Jesse Tannehill (17-13, 3.40 ERA, 98 K) was brought over in a deadline deal involving Hod Eller. The Spiders also have an aging superstar in 40 year-old Harry Krause (6-8, 5.79 ERA, 11 Saves), but his talents have faded and he will likely be limited to a relief role.

PREDICTION - Garcia is an elemental force of nature. The A's will be hard-pressed to win any of the games he pitches. Spiders in 6.

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 05:55 PM

1986 WORLD SERIES RESULTS

Game 1 Philadelphia (A) 1 - Cleveland (N) 2, 10 innings

Baby Doll Jacobson breaks open the 1-1 extra-inning affair with a walk-off RBI double, and the antediluvian Harry Krause gets the win with two masterful innings of relief.

Game 2 Philadelphia (A) 9 - Cleveland (N) 2

Jesse Tannehill gives up 16 hits in 6 1/3 innings and 3 errors by the Spider defense doesn't make it much better as the A's coast to an easy Game 2 victory.

Game 3 Cleveland (N) 10 - Philadelphia (A) 3

Baby Doll Jacobson has another great game, batting 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI. On the mound, Ramon Garcia eliminates any hope of a Cardinal rally, allowing 4 hits in 6 innings.

Game 4 Cleveland (N) 1 - Philadelphia (A) 4

The Spiders can't seem to get anything started against Buck Becannon and his posse. Bruno Betzel leads St. louis with 2 hits in the win, tying the Series at 2.

Game 5 Cleveland (N) 7 - Philadelphia (A) 4

The spiders get out to a 7-0 lead on homers from Larry Doyle, Mike Tiernan, and Jake early, before holding off a 4 run bottom-of-the-9th rally by the Cards.

Game 6 Philadelphia (A) 10 - Cleveland (N) 12

Both teams combine for 40 baserunners in this high-scoring contest which saw the lead change 5 times. In the end, Harry Krause came in to hold back the A's final rally, garnering his second win of the Series. After the game he was quoted as saying, "That was certainly a nice way to cap off my career!" This is the first crown for the Spiders since 1939.

1986 CHAMPIONS - CLEVELAND SPIDERS
2ND CHAMPIONSHIP

SERIES MVP: Baby Doll Jacobson .462, 2 2b, 5 RBI

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 06:04 PM

1986 AWARDS

AMERICAN LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD
John "Buckshot" Skopec, Chicago White Sox - 22-7, 2.27 ERA, 77 K
5th Steve Rogers Award

AMERICAN LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD
Lou Gehrig, Hollywood Stars - .369, 40 HR, 115 RBI

NATIONAL LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD
Ramon Garcia, Cleveland Spiders - 20-3, 1.80 ERA, 215 K
2nd Steve Rogers Award

NATIONAL LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD
Roger Maris, St. Louis Cardinals - .353, 54 HR, 137 RBI
3rd Consecutive Tris Speaker Award!

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Monte Irvin, RF, Washington Senators - .307, 28 HR, 107 RBI, 40 SB

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Billy Hamilton, Philadelphia Phillies - .382, 120 Runs, 70 RBI, 101 SB!

metsgeek · 06-05-2004, 06:22 PM

1986 American League Gold Glove Winners

Pitcher: Vive Lindaman, LOU
Catcher: Art Wilson, WS1
First Base: Sid Bream, IND
Second Base: Luis Rivas, BAL
Third Base: Pinky Higgins, IND
Shortstop: Dave Concepcion, HOL
Leftfield: Sid Gordon, NYY
Centerfield: Jason Michaels, MLA
Rightfield: Frank Baumholtz, BAL

1986 National League Gold Glove Winners

Pitcher: Hod Eller, BSN
Catcher: Jake Early, CLS
First Base: Babe Dahlgren, PIT
Second Base: Jim Delahanty, PHI
Third Base: Corey Koskie, PHI
Shortstop: Felipe Lopez, BUF
Leftfield: Phil Bradley, BUF
Centerfield: Wally Judnich, SEA
Rightfield: Craig Wilson, CIN

06-04-2004, 06:43 PM	#1121
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1985 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW CHICAGO WHITE SOX (94-68) - People are talking in the Windy City. The White Sox have Norm Cash (.276, 43 HR, 108 RBI) and Cal Ripken, Jr. (.283, 22 HR, 89 RBI) to provide some pop, as well as Johnny Bates (.310, 16 HR, 61 RBI, 62 SB) and Amby McConnell (.261, 58 RBI, 51 SB) to give them some speed, but the loss of All-Star 3b Barry Evans (.328, 30 RBI, 117 RBI) for the season will certainly hurt. Thankfully, they have great pitching to fall back On. Their staff has the best Team ERA in the league, and they have allowed only 54 HR all year long. 4-time Stever Rogers winner John "Buckshot" Skopec (17-5, 2.83 ERA, 210 K) leads the charge, with help from Jack Taylor (14-8, 3.15 ERA, 103 K) and Ed Whitson (11-11, 3.31 ERA, 114 K), who is better than his record indicates. CHICAGO ORPHANS (91-71) - The Orphans are also missing a key player in Dante Bichette (.332, 22 HR, 127 RBI), but he is expected to return from a pulled groin muscle within the next three days. Their three other big guns are Chris Gwynn (.350, 22 HR, 95 RBI), Eddie Yost (.328, 24 HR, 105 RBI, .442 OBP), and Floyd Robinson (.335, 31 HR, 100 RBI). Together they make quite the fearsome foursome. Their pitching situation isn't as overwhelming, unfortunately. Les German (17-8,3.35 ERA, 120 K), their 39 year-old ace, is solid, but the rest of the staff, with the exception of closer Tom Walker (10-3, 2.17 ERA, 33 Saves), is mediocre at best. PREDICTION - Unfortunately for the Orphans, the crosstown pitching is much better than their staff. White Sox in 6. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!! Last edited by metsgeek; 06-04-2004 at 07:14 PM.

06-04-2004, 07:54 PM	#1122
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1985 WORLD SERIES RESULTS Game 1 Chicago (N) 5 - Chicago (A) 6 Roberto Kelly continues his great postseason with a 2 for 3 showing, but it took 4 late runs by the White Sox off of hits from Cal Ripken, Jr. and Johnny Bates to put the game away. Game 2 Chicago (N) 9 - Chicago (A) 6 Six runs by the White Sox in the bottom of the first would make most folks think they have the game in hand, but not with the likes of the Orphans' lineup. They scored 9 unanswered runs while holding the White Sox scoreless for the rest of the game. 39 year-old Kerry Robinson put on a show with5 hits in 5 AB. Game 3 Chicago (A) 6 - Chicago (N) 5 Will Clark goes 4 for 5 with a triple and 3 RBI to lead the ChiSox to another 6-5 win. They now lead the Series 2 games to 1. Game 4 Chicago (A) 6 - Chicago (N) 2 Will Clark and Amby McConnell each smack out 3 hits off of Les German to take a commanding 3 to 1 lead in the Series. Could they put the Orphans away in game 5? Game 5 Chicago (A) 2 - Chicago (N) 6 Dante Bichette celebrates his return to the starting lineup with a Grand Slam off of Chick Hoffer in the 6th to keep the Orphans alive. Game 6 Chicago (N) 9 - Chicago (A) 7 "KEEP HOPE ALIVE!!" is the mantra among Orphans fans today. Down 4-1, they scored 1 in the 8th, and an amazing 7 in the top of the 9th before holding off a 3-run rally by the White Sox in the bottom half, hanging on to win, and sending the Series to a Game 7. Frank Shugart is Player of the Game, batting 3 for 5 with a homer and 5 RBI. Game 7 Chicago (N) 7 - Chicago (A) 4 Les German keeps the White Sox befuddled as the Orphans complete the heroic comeback from a 3-1 Series deficit to take their first crown in 60 years. 1985 CHAMPIONS - CHICAGO ORPHANS 3RD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MVP: Dante Bichette .333, 1 HR, 6 RBI His return to the lineup sparked the Orphans comeback. A controversial choice, but well-deserved. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-04-2004, 08:06 PM	#1123
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1985 AWARDS AMERICAN LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD Harry Courtney, Washington Senators - 22-8, 2.01 ERA, 177 K AMERICAN LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD "Silent Mike" Tiernan, Baltimore Terrapins - .363, 25 HR, 105 RBI, 87 SB! NATIONAL LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD Ramon Garcia, Cleveland Spiders - 23-3, 1.69 ERA, 197 K NATIONAL LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD Roger Maris, Buffalo Bisons - .356, 59 HR, 149 RBI 2nd Tris Speaker Award TRIPLE CROWN!! AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Fred Tenney, 1b, Louisville Colonels - .297, 64 RBI, 43 SB NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Ralph Works, Brooklyn Superbas - 21-10, 2.68 ERA, 119 K __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!! Last edited by metsgeek; 06-05-2004 at 05:56 PM.

06-04-2004, 08:22 PM	#1124
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1985 American League Gold Glove Winners Pitcher: Jack Fifield, IND Catcher: Frank Roth, BAL First Base: Scott Leius, CLB Second Base: Billy Cox, NYY Third Base: Mike De la hoz, NYY Shortstop: Cal Ripken jr., CHA Leftfield: Joe Carter, MLA Centerfield: Ken Griffey Jr., PHA Rightfield: J.D. Drew, LOU 1985 National League Gold Glove Winners Pitcher: Hod Eller, CLS Catcher: Ben Davis, NYG First Base: Preston Ward, BUF Second Base: Ray Boone, BUF Third Base: Corey Koskie, PHI Shortstop: Tom Upton, CLS Leftfield: Carlos May, BRO Centerfield: Bob Allison, PHI Rightfield: Brooks Kieschnick, SDG __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-04-2004, 08:23 PM	#1125
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1985 Combined League Leaders TOP 5 in BATTING AVG : .363 Mike Tiernan(AL, BAL) .359 Esix Snead(AL, HOL) .356 Roger Maris(NL, BUF) .353 Larry Doyle(NL, CLS) .350 Chris Gwynn(NL, CHN) TOP 5 in HOMERUNS : 59 Roger Maris(NL, BUF) 51 Ralph Kiner(NL, BRO) 49 Roy Sievers(NL, SEA) 44 Darryl Strawberry(AL, DET) 43 Norm Cash(AL, CHA) TOP 5 in RBI : 149 Roger Maris(NL, BUF) 141 Larry Doyle(NL, CLS) 133 Roy Sievers(NL, SEA) 130 Ralph Kiner(NL, BRO) 128 Carlton Fisk(NL, BRO) TOP 5 in ERA : 1.69 Ramon Garcia(NL, CLS) 1.99 Ralph Glaze(NL, SFS) 2.01 Harry Courtney(AL, WS1) 2.03 Charlie Buffinton(AL, POR) 2.17 Red Ruffing(NL, BRO) TOP 5 in WINS : 23 Ramon Garcia(NL, CLS) 22 Harry Courtney(AL, WS1) 22 George Kaiserling(NL, BRO) 21 Bill Doak(AL, DET) 21 Ralph Works(NL, BRO) TOP 5 in SAVES : 42 Brady Raggio(AL, CLB) 41 Mike Venafro(AL, DET) 39 Greg Minton(NL, SLN) 38 Andy Karl(NL, SEA) 37 Woody Williams(AL, BAL) __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-04-2004, 11:34 PM	#1126
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE ALERT Adam Dunn .289, 2694 Hits, 558 HR, 1603 RBI, 1778 Runs NL All Star - '68-'73, '78-'79, '81-'82 NL Tris Speaker Award - '73 Warren Spahn 278-188, 3.07 ERA, 2229 K, 1.17 WHIP, 106 Complete Games, 23 Shutouts NL All Star - '70, '77-'80, ''82 AL All Star - '84 NL Steve Rogers Award- '78 Harry Suter 282-196, 5 Saves, 2.99 ERA, 2333 K, 1.08 WHIP, 79 Complete Games, 33 Shutouts NL All Star - '70, '75, '79, '82 __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-04-2004, 11:51 PM	#1127
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 - Notable Free Agent Signings Cleveland (N): Free agent P Willard Mains has been signed to a contract of $7,305,500 per year, for 4 years. Baltimore: Free agent P Frank Bork has been signed to a contract of $11,618,900 per year, for 3 years. Detroit: Free agent LF Carlos May has been signed to a contract of $17,169,000 per year, for 3 years. Boston (A): Free agent RF Al Oliver has been signed to a contract of $9,459,000 per year, for 4 years. Washington: Free agent RF Bill Buckner has been signed to a contract of $4,066,800 per year, for 4 years. New York (N): Free agent P Tom Lovett has been signed to a contract of $15,450,600 per year, for 2 years. Louisville: Free agent P Jack Powell has been signed to a contract of $4,186,000 per year, for 2 years. Philadelphia (A): Free agent CF Amos Otis has been signed to a contract of $8,688,500 per year, for 4 years. Cleveland (N): Free agent P Tim Spooneybarger has been signed to a contract of $6,325,200 per year, for 4 years. Pittsburgh: Free agent 1B Ed Morgan has been signed to a contract of $19,837,400 per year, for 4 years. Detroit: Free agent P Lary Sorensen has been signed to a contract of $22,423,500 per year, for 6 years. Baltimore: Free agent CF Fred Lynn has been signed to a contract of $13,240,000 per year, for 1 years. St. Louis: Free agent 1B Roy Sievers has been signed to a contract of $19,168,100 per year, for 5 years. Portland: Free agent P Hal Schumacher has been signed to a contract of $4,230,400 per year, for 1 years. Detroit: Free agent SS Sadie Houck has been signed to a contract of $9,434,200 per year, for 4 years. Kansas City: Free agent 1B Babe Dahlgren has been signed to a contract of $6,698,800 per year, for 4 years. Cleveland (N): Free agent CF Mike Tiernan has been signed to a contract of $25,769,700 per year, for 6 years. Philadelphia (A): Free agent P Earl Stephenson has been signed to a contract of $23,735,000 per year, for 3 years. St. Louis: Free agent RF Roger Maris has been signed to a contract of $39,984,000 per year, for 6 years. New York (A): Free agent P Don Sutton has been signed to a contract of $22,288,500 per year, for 7 years. Welcome back to the insanity: $39,984,000!! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-04-2004, 11:56 PM	#1128
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 Team Payrolls 1 Detroit $162,415,042 2 St. Louis $135,200,529 3 Cleveland (N) $125,916,515 4 Philadelphia (A) $118,917,429 5 Baltimore $90,955,329 6 New York (A) $90,813,900 7 San Diego $84,352,243 8 Chicago (A) $78,555,100 9 Cincinnati $76,086,014 10 New York (N) $74,580,100 11 Portland $70,775,198 12 Milwaukee $69,910,929 13 Chicago (N) $66,957,314 14 Washington $64,763,214 15 Cleveland (A) $64,555,686 16 Brooklyn $63,105,162 17 Buffalo $60,559,843 18 Pittsburgh $57,206,500 19 Kansas City $56,842,100 20 Louisville $56,238,571 21 San Francisco $54,283,686 22 Seattle $53,846,829 23 Boston (N) $48,721,600 24 Boston (A) $47,750,799 25 Indianapolis $46,365,842 26 Philadelphia (N) $45,154,557 27 Hollywood $30,080,813 28 Houston $27,176,887 1986 Highest Paid Players 1 RF Roger Maris SLN $39,984,000 2 P Dick Hall KAN $35,176,800 3 CF Mike Tiernan CLS $25,769,700 4 P Doc Ayers IND $24,951,800 5 P Earl Stephenson PHA $23,735,000 6 P Harry Krause CLS $22,646,400 7 P Lary Sorensen DET $22,423,500 8 P Don Sutton NYY $22,288,500 9 RF Darryl Strawberry DET $21,232,400 10 C Tom Padden SDG $20,982,200 11 1B Ed Morgan PIT $19,837,400 12 2B Billy Martin POR $19,824,500 13 P Lady Baldwin NYY $19,235,400 14 CF Rick Monday SDG $19,180,800 15 1B Roy Sievers SLN $19,168,100 16 P Ralph Glaze SFS $19,152,000 17 P Pink Hawley CIN $19,136,100 18 P Bill Doak DET $18,902,000 19 CF Ken Griffey jr. PHA $18,886,000 20 2B Eddie Collins MLA $18,225,600 21 SS Phil Lewis WS1 $18,223,900 22 LF Carlos May DET $17,169,000 23 P Tony Pierce LOU $16,569,300 24 RF Tommy Harper SLN $16,144,000 25 P Tom Lovett NYG $15,450,600 __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 01:18 AM	#1129
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 Notable Rookies Batters (Contact/Gap/Power/Eye) RF Billy Hamilton 8/6/3/8 LF Kip Selbach 6/7/3/7 1b Gil Hodges 6/5/7/7 LF Greg Luzinski 6/6/7/7 C Manny Sanguillen 7/5/4/3 RF Jim Northrup 6/6/6/6 2b Quilvio Veras 5/6/3/8 Pitchers (Stuff/Control/Movement) SP Jim Merritt 4/7/6 SP Cal Eldred 5/5/6 SP George Cunningham 3/6/8 SP Van Mungo 4/5/8 SP Frank Viola 5/7/6 MR Scott Sullivan 6/6/5 __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 01:26 AM	#1130
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 DRAFT - Round 1 Kansas City pick: RF Billy Hamilton. Signing Bonus: $1,326,000 Pittsburgh pick: LF Greg Luzinski. Signing Bonus: $1,750,000 Boston (A) pick: 1B Gil Hodges. Signing Bonus: $1,067,000 Indianapolis pick: LF Kip Selbach. Signing Bonus: $900,000 San Diego pick: 2B Quilvio Veras. Signing Bonus: $748,800 San Francisco pick: 1B Randy Milligan. Signing Bonus: $990,000 Louisville pick: RF Brian Jordan. Signing Bonus: $754,800 Cincinnati pick: CF Darin Erstad. Signing Bonus: $679,000 Hollywood pick: CF Billy North. Signing Bonus: $187,200 Houston pick: RF Jim Northrup. Signing Bonus: $523,800 Washington pick: RF Monte Irvin. Signing Bonus: $149,350 New York (N) pick: P Jim Merritt. Signing Bonus: $185,250 New York (A) pick: P Frank Viola. Signing Bonus: $197,600 Philadelphia (A) pick: RF Jon Nunnally. Signing Bonus: $156,750 Cleveland (A) pick: CF Clint Conatser. Signing Bonus: $232,300 St. Louis pick: P Pat Jarvis. Signing Bonus: $161,600 Baltimore pick: C Jody Davis. Signing Bonus: $164,900 Detroit pick: P Van Mungo. Signing Bonus: $448,800 Philadelphia (N) pick: 3B Kelly Gruber. Signing Bonus: $196,950 Boston (N) pick: C Elston Howard. Signing Bonus: $158,400 Buffalo pick: 1B Chicken Hawks. Signing Bonus: $150,350 Chicago (N) pick: P Brett Tomko. Signing Bonus: $190,000 Cleveland (N) pick: C Bob Schmidt. Signing Bonus: $140,400 Milwaukee pick: C Manny Sanguillen. Signing Bonus: $130,000 Portland pick: 3B Joe Leonard. Signing Bonus: $152,000 Chicago (A) pick: P Cal Eldred. Signing Bonus: $178,200 Seattle pick: P Brent Gaff. Signing Bonus: $183,600 Brooklyn pick: CF Podge Weihe. Signing Bonus: $132,600 __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 01:32 AM	#1131
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 Brooklyn Draft Picks Round 1 pick: CF Podge Weihe. Weak pool this year...going with a name pick in the 1st round Round 2 pick: P Ray Herbert. 4 gold stars at RP Round 3 pick: P Bill Quarles. one of the only 2 star players left Round 4 pick: 1B Andy Abad. 2 players were left....closest to a name pick I could get __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 09:44 AM	#1132
NYJuggalo45 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,045	this is looking more and more like real life baseball, with Detroit/St Louis, etc playing the roles of the Yankees/Red Sox and Houston, Hollywood, etc playing the roles of the Brewers/Expos Are those franchises broke or just not spending their $? __________________ This space for rent

06-05-2004, 04:34 PM	#1135
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 Divisional Series Results American League Divisional Series Portland (88-74) defeats Chicago (A) (99-63) in 5 games Portland's Charlie Buffinton outduels John "Buckshot Skopec twice, and Jimmie Foxx leads the Beavers with a .364 average and 6 RBI, to knock off last year's AL Champs. Philadelphia (A) (89-73) sweeps Washington (90-72) in 3 games Cookie Lavagetto and Amos Otis each launch three taters in three games, sending the A's past the dumbstruck Senators. National League Divisional Series St. Louis (96-66) eliminates Buffalo (88-74) in 4 games Despite anemic output from their slugger Roy Sievers, the Cardinals find a nice replacement in catcher Juan Brito as he knocks in 9 runs over the four-game series, sending the Bisons home in the first round of the playoffs yet again. Cleveland (N) (85-77) surprises San Diego (97-65) in 5 games The Spiders end the Padres' magic season with blowouts in Games 4 and 5, winning them by a combined score of 27-8. Mike Tiernan bats an astonishing .667 with 1 HR and 10 RBI, while Jason Giambi is "en fuego" as well, batting .500 with 2 HR, and 11 RBI. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 04:55 PM	#1136
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 League Championship Results American League Championship Series Philadelphia (A) (89-73) dismisses Portland (88-74) in 7 games In a see-saw series, the Athletics appeared to have run out of hope in Game 7 as the Beavers scored 2 runs in the top of the 9th, leaving Philly 3 outs from elimination. However, the fat lady had yet to sing as Herman Long launched a bomb to start it off, followed by Cookie Lavagetto and Joe Ginsberg lacing doubles off of the eventual goat, Portland's closer Jack Ryan. National League Championship Series Cleveland (N) (85-77) triumphs over St. Louis (96-66) in 7 games Ramon Garcia takes matters into his own hands, going 2-0 with a 1.22 ERA in Games 1, 4, and 7. The Cardinals' 39 Million Dollar Man, Roger Maris did all he could for his team, batting .444 with 5 HR and 9 RBI, including 3 taters in Game 5, but, in the end, it wasn't enough. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 05:22 PM	#1137
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS (89-73) - The Athletics boast a dominant 54-27 home record, but hold a weak 35-46 road mark, and unfortunately for them, the national league holds the homefield advantage this year. The A's have no overpowering slugger in their lineup. Former Tris Speaker winner Amos Otis (.334, 18 HR, 71 RBI) is considered the most dangerous bat, with Cookie Lavagetto (.321, 17 HR, 85 RBI, 26 SB) and Bruce Bochte (.278, 12 HR, 96 RBI) solid as well. Ted Breitenstein (19-9, 2.91, 195 K) and Buck Becannon (14-11, 3.87 ERA, 111 K) are the cornerstones of the rotation, and 39 year-old Skip Lockwood (15-9, 4.87 ERA, 161 K) still has the occasional flash of brilliance that recalls his two Steve Rogers awards from '73 and '78, his 2 no-hitters and his perfect game in '79. He knows how to step it up when it counts. CLEVELAND SPIDERS (85-77) - The undeniable leader of the Spiders is the legendary Larry Doyle (.335, 35 HR, 132 RBI, 36 SB). Doyle is still going strong at the veberable age of 38 and he has 84 games of postseason experience. He could win the World series on willpower alone. Mike Tiernan (.358, 21 HR, 138 RBI, 66 SB) was a great off-season acquisition, and Jason Giambi (.277, 27 HR, 105 RBI) is quite dangerous as well. The rotation revolves around the blazing star that is Ramon Garcia (20-3, 1.80 ERA, 215 K). Their #2 man, Jesse Tannehill (17-13, 3.40 ERA, 98 K) was brought over in a deadline deal involving Hod Eller. The Spiders also have an aging superstar in 40 year-old Harry Krause (6-8, 5.79 ERA, 11 Saves), but his talents have faded and he will likely be limited to a relief role. PREDICTION - Garcia is an elemental force of nature. The A's will be hard-pressed to win any of the games he pitches. Spiders in 6. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 05:55 PM	#1138
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 WORLD SERIES RESULTS Game 1 Philadelphia (A) 1 - Cleveland (N) 2, 10 innings Baby Doll Jacobson breaks open the 1-1 extra-inning affair with a walk-off RBI double, and the antediluvian Harry Krause gets the win with two masterful innings of relief. Game 2 Philadelphia (A) 9 - Cleveland (N) 2 Jesse Tannehill gives up 16 hits in 6 1/3 innings and 3 errors by the Spider defense doesn't make it much better as the A's coast to an easy Game 2 victory. Game 3 Cleveland (N) 10 - Philadelphia (A) 3 Baby Doll Jacobson has another great game, batting 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI. On the mound, Ramon Garcia eliminates any hope of a Cardinal rally, allowing 4 hits in 6 innings. Game 4 Cleveland (N) 1 - Philadelphia (A) 4 The Spiders can't seem to get anything started against Buck Becannon and his posse. Bruno Betzel leads St. louis with 2 hits in the win, tying the Series at 2. Game 5 Cleveland (N) 7 - Philadelphia (A) 4 The spiders get out to a 7-0 lead on homers from Larry Doyle, Mike Tiernan, and Jake early, before holding off a 4 run bottom-of-the-9th rally by the Cards. Game 6 Philadelphia (A) 10 - Cleveland (N) 12 Both teams combine for 40 baserunners in this high-scoring contest which saw the lead change 5 times. In the end, Harry Krause came in to hold back the A's final rally, garnering his second win of the Series. After the game he was quoted as saying, "That was certainly a nice way to cap off my career!" This is the first crown for the Spiders since 1939. 1986 CHAMPIONS - CLEVELAND SPIDERS 2ND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MVP: Baby Doll Jacobson .462, 2 2b, 5 RBI __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

06-05-2004, 06:04 PM	#1139
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 AWARDS AMERICAN LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD John "Buckshot" Skopec, Chicago White Sox - 22-7, 2.27 ERA, 77 K 5th Steve Rogers Award AMERICAN LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD Lou Gehrig, Hollywood Stars - .369, 40 HR, 115 RBI NATIONAL LEAGUE STEVE ROGERS AWARD Ramon Garcia, Cleveland Spiders - 20-3, 1.80 ERA, 215 K 2nd Steve Rogers Award NATIONAL LEAGUE TRIS SPEAKER AWARD Roger Maris, St. Louis Cardinals - .353, 54 HR, 137 RBI 3rd Consecutive Tris Speaker Award! AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Monte Irvin, RF, Washington Senators - .307, 28 HR, 107 RBI, 40 SB NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Billy Hamilton, Philadelphia Phillies - .382, 120 Runs, 70 RBI, 101 SB! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!! Last edited by metsgeek; 06-20-2004 at 02:10 AM.

06-05-2004, 06:22 PM	#1140
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	1986 American League Gold Glove Winners Pitcher: Vive Lindaman, LOU Catcher: Art Wilson, WS1 First Base: Sid Bream, IND Second Base: Luis Rivas, BAL Third Base: Pinky Higgins, IND Shortstop: Dave Concepcion, HOL Leftfield: Sid Gordon, NYY Centerfield: Jason Michaels, MLA Rightfield: Frank Baumholtz, BAL 1986 National League Gold Glove Winners Pitcher: Hod Eller, BSN Catcher: Jake Early, CLS First Base: Babe Dahlgren, PIT Second Base: Jim Delahanty, PHI Third Base: Corey Koskie, PHI Shortstop: Felipe Lopez, BUF Leftfield: Phil Bradley, BUF Centerfield: Wally Judnich, SEA Rightfield: Craig Wilson, CIN __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!