1908 Brooklyn Superbas (est. 1901) - Page 9

rpriske · 12-30-2018, 10:50 AM

Deron Coverdale singed minor league contract.

Jose Gonzales of Baton Rouge was named Player of the Week for his Short A league.

For the bigs it was Cy Falkenberg, Cubs & Ed Willett, Highlanders

Brooklyn slipped to #14 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

TRADE

To GIANTS

Francisco Roman
Bill Williams
Justin Cross
Dan Chappell
Bris Lord

To SUPERBAS

Red Donahue
Bruno Black
Jack Coombs
Tony Evans
Robin Rush

TRADE

To BROWNS

Bill Miller
George Mullin
Joe Dobson

To SUPERBAS

Joe Brown
Kevin Hunter
Matt Anderson
Dionigi Giorlandino
Greg Sutton

Joining Brooklyn: Donahue

Sent to AAA: Tom McCarthy

Called Up: Christian Coull

Designated for Assignment: Jeffrey Brown, Joe Brown

rpriske · 01-01-2019, 10:37 AM

July 13th, 1908

Christy Mathewson allowed only two hits has he led the Superbas to a 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

WP - Christy Mathewson (14-10)
LP - Glenn Liebhardt (10-11)

Record - 37-44

rpriske · 01-01-2019, 10:38 AM

Bob Brooks signed a minor league deal.

rpriske · 01-03-2019, 09:08 AM

July 15th, 1908

Brooklyn lost 4-1 to the Reds - the only team below them in the NL standings.

WP - George McQuillan (13-8)
LP - Bugs Raymond (2-4)

Record - 37-45

rpriske · 01-03-2019, 09:12 AM

Antonio Ramos is activated from the D.L.

Joe Cassidy is sent back to AAA.

rpriske · 01-06-2019, 12:43 AM

July 16th, 1908

Sleepy Bill Burns allowed only three hits as the Superbas beat the Reds 7-2.

WP - Bill Burns (4-5)
LP - Jack Rowan (0-1)

Record - 38-45

rpriske · 01-08-2019, 09:54 PM

July 17th, 1908

Christy Mathewson pitched a fine game but the Reds tied it up in the 9th to force extra innings.

Sam Crawford managed an RBI double in the top of the 11th to secure a 3-2 win for Brooklyn.

WP - Bugs Raymond (3-4)
LP - Joe Beach (8-13)

Record - 39-45

rpriske · 01-08-2019, 10:02 PM

Pat Locke came to us and demanded to be traded.

Ingrate.

So I went shopping and made a GREAT trade!

To CUBS

Pat Locke

To SUPERBAS

Ginger Beaumont
Gabriel Hernandez
Patrick Hayes
Paul Maurice
Jake Boultes

Beaumont joins the big club.

rpriske · 01-12-2019, 08:46 AM

July 18th, 1908

Ed Siever's first start with the Superbas was a very solid one by him, but the Reds managed to grab a 2-1 walk-off victory in 11 innings.

Twice George Gibson came up with the bases loaded and two out and couldn't get it done.

WP - Tony Wagner (2-1)
LP - Bugs Raymond (3-5)

Record - 39-46

rpriske · 01-12-2019, 08:50 AM

Tom McCarthy of Vandercook Lake was named Player of the Week for his AAA league.

For the bigs it was Eddie Plank, Pirates (sigh) and John Anderson, Tigers.

Babe Adams is sent to AAA.

Tom McCarthy is called back up.

rpriske · 01-15-2019, 06:37 AM

July 20th, 1908

Sloppy defensive play on both sides but the Pirates took better advantage and beat the Superbas 6-3.

WP - Nick Altrock (12-9)
LP - Bill Burns (4-6)

Record - 39-47

rpriske · 01-18-2019, 05:33 PM

July 21st, 1908

Christy Mathewson pitched a 10-inning shut out! Phil Dunn's homer in extras was the only run as Brooklyn beat the Pirates 1-0!

WP - Christy Mathewson (15-10)
LP - Jack Chesbro (9-8)

Record - 40-47

rpriske · 01-18-2019, 05:34 PM

Stephen Vanner signed a minor league deal.

rpriske · 01-21-2019, 10:07 AM

July 22nd, 1908

The Superbas scored three time sin the 1st but were outclassed by the Pirates the rest of the way, losing 6-4.

WP - Rube Waddell (10-10)
LP - Bugs Raymond (3-6)

Record - 40-48

rpriske · 01-21-2019, 10:17 AM

TRADE

The owner asked for a power hitter so we went a got the player leading the league in homers. This probably won't satisfy him, but hey.

To RED SOX

Jack Coombs
Mike Ashe
Joe Cassidy
Miguel Jaquez
Doc Smoot

To SUPERBAS

Johnny Bates
Eric Allen
Billy DeWitt
Red Morgan
Vicente Pena

Bates joins the Superbas.

rpriske · 01-24-2019, 09:37 PM

July 23rd, 1908

A very satisfying win as Ed Siever shut out the Pirates, winning 5-0!

Eugene Brewster hit a HUGE home run!

WP - Ed Siever (2-0)
LP - Eddie Plank (13-9)

Record - 41-48

rpriske · 01-24-2019, 09:49 PM

TRADE

To REDS

Antonio Ramos
Eric Allen
Babe Adams

To SUPERBAS

Harry Lumley
Rick Emerson
Steve Moore
Joe Chaney
Roger Conklin

Lumley joins the Superbas.

rpriske · 01-27-2019, 10:00 PM

July 24th, 1908

Not only did Sleepy Bill Burns shut out the Cubs, but he had two RBI in Brooklyn's 3-0 victory!

WP - Bill Burns (5-6)
LP - Doc White (8-15)

Record - 42-48

rpriske · 01-27-2019, 10:09 PM

TRADE

To GIANTS

Ken Davis
Gabriel Hernandez
Rick Emerson

To SUPERBAS

Billy Campbell
Art Hoelskoetter
Felipe Jimenez
Michael Adams
Paul Garcia

Campbell joins Brooklyn.

rpriske · 01-30-2019, 09:49 PM

July 25th, 1908

It was a big day for Christy Mathewson as he notched career win #200 in front of the Brooklyn faithful!

The Superbas beat the Cubs 5-2.

WP - Christy Mathewson (16-10)
Save - Billy Campbell (1)
LP - Cy Falkenberg (13-11)

Record - 43-48

12-30-2018, 10:50 AM	#161
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Deron Coverdale singed minor league contract. Jose Gonzales of Baton Rouge was named Player of the Week for his Short A league. For the bigs it was Cy Falkenberg, Cubs & Ed Willett, Highlanders Brooklyn slipped to #14 on the Weekly Power Rankings. TRADE To GIANTS Francisco Roman Bill Williams Justin Cross Dan Chappell Bris Lord To SUPERBAS Red Donahue Bruno Black Jack Coombs Tony Evans Robin Rush TRADE To BROWNS Bill Miller George Mullin Joe Dobson To SUPERBAS Joe Brown Kevin Hunter Matt Anderson Dionigi Giorlandino Greg Sutton Joining Brooklyn: Donahue Sent to AAA: Tom McCarthy Called Up: Christian Coull Designated for Assignment: Jeffrey Brown, Joe Brown __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-01-2019, 10:37 AM	#162
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 13th, 1908 Christy Mathewson allowed only two hits has he led the Superbas to a 2-0 win over the Cardinals. WP - Christy Mathewson (14-10) LP - Glenn Liebhardt (10-11) Record - 37-44 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-01-2019, 10:38 AM	#163
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Bob Brooks signed a minor league deal. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-03-2019, 09:08 AM	#164
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 15th, 1908 Brooklyn lost 4-1 to the Reds - the only team below them in the NL standings. WP - George McQuillan (13-8) LP - Bugs Raymond (2-4) Record - 37-45 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-03-2019, 09:12 AM	#165
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Antonio Ramos is activated from the D.L. Joe Cassidy is sent back to AAA. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-06-2019, 12:43 AM	#166
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 16th, 1908 Sleepy Bill Burns allowed only three hits as the Superbas beat the Reds 7-2. WP - Bill Burns (4-5) LP - Jack Rowan (0-1) Record - 38-45 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-06-2019 at 08:26 AM.

01-08-2019, 09:54 PM	#167
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 17th, 1908 Christy Mathewson pitched a fine game but the Reds tied it up in the 9th to force extra innings. Sam Crawford managed an RBI double in the top of the 11th to secure a 3-2 win for Brooklyn. WP - Bugs Raymond (3-4) LP - Joe Beach (8-13) Record - 39-45 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-08-2019, 10:02 PM	#168
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Pat Locke came to us and demanded to be traded. Ingrate. So I went shopping and made a GREAT trade! To CUBS Pat Locke To SUPERBAS Ginger Beaumont Gabriel Hernandez Patrick Hayes Paul Maurice Jake Boultes Beaumont joins the big club. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-12-2019, 08:46 AM	#169
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 18th, 1908 Ed Siever's first start with the Superbas was a very solid one by him, but the Reds managed to grab a 2-1 walk-off victory in 11 innings. Twice George Gibson came up with the bases loaded and two out and couldn't get it done. WP - Tony Wagner (2-1) LP - Bugs Raymond (3-5) Record - 39-46 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-12-2019 at 12:02 PM.

01-12-2019, 08:50 AM	#170
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Tom McCarthy of Vandercook Lake was named Player of the Week for his AAA league. For the bigs it was Eddie Plank, Pirates (sigh) and John Anderson, Tigers. Babe Adams is sent to AAA. Tom McCarthy is called back up. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-15-2019, 06:37 AM	#171
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 20th, 1908 Sloppy defensive play on both sides but the Pirates took better advantage and beat the Superbas 6-3. WP - Nick Altrock (12-9) LP - Bill Burns (4-6) Record - 39-47 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-18-2019, 05:33 PM	#172
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 21st, 1908 Christy Mathewson pitched a 10-inning shut out! Phil Dunn's homer in extras was the only run as Brooklyn beat the Pirates 1-0! WP - Christy Mathewson (15-10) LP - Jack Chesbro (9-8) Record - 40-47 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-21-2019 at 09:29 AM.

01-18-2019, 05:34 PM	#173
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Stephen Vanner signed a minor league deal. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2019, 10:07 AM	#174
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 22nd, 1908 The Superbas scored three time sin the 1st but were outclassed by the Pirates the rest of the way, losing 6-4. WP - Rube Waddell (10-10) LP - Bugs Raymond (3-6) Record - 40-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-21-2019, 10:17 AM	#175
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE The owner asked for a power hitter so we went a got the player leading the league in homers. This probably won't satisfy him, but hey. To RED SOX Jack Coombs Mike Ashe Joe Cassidy Miguel Jaquez Doc Smoot To SUPERBAS Johnny Bates Eric Allen Billy DeWitt Red Morgan Vicente Pena Bates joins the Superbas. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2019, 09:37 PM	#176
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 23rd, 1908 A very satisfying win as Ed Siever shut out the Pirates, winning 5-0! Eugene Brewster hit a HUGE home run! WP - Ed Siever (2-0) LP - Eddie Plank (13-9) Record - 41-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-24-2019, 09:49 PM	#177
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE To REDS Antonio Ramos Eric Allen Babe Adams To SUPERBAS Harry Lumley Rick Emerson Steve Moore Joe Chaney Roger Conklin Lumley joins the Superbas. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-27-2019, 10:00 PM	#178
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 24th, 1908 Not only did Sleepy Bill Burns shut out the Cubs, but he had two RBI in Brooklyn's 3-0 victory! WP - Bill Burns (5-6) LP - Doc White (8-15) Record - 42-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-27-2019, 10:09 PM	#179
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	TRADE To GIANTS Ken Davis Gabriel Hernandez Rick Emerson To SUPERBAS Billy Campbell Art Hoelskoetter Felipe Jimenez Michael Adams Paul Garcia Campbell joins Brooklyn. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-30-2019, 09:49 PM	#180
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	July 25th, 1908 It was a big day for Christy Mathewson as he notched career win #200 in front of the Brooklyn faithful! The Superbas beat the Cubs 5-2. WP - Christy Mathewson (16-10) Save - Billy Campbell (1) LP - Cy Falkenberg (13-11) Record - 43-48 __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````