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12-01-2018, 11:01 PM | #21 |
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SEASON 3
1. 1975 Boston Red Sox Rank: #160 Record: 95-65 Finish: Won AL Pennant; Lost in WS Manager: Darrell Johnson Ball Park: Fenway Park WAR Leader: Fred Lynn (7.4) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1975.shtml 2. 1932 Chicago Cubs Rank: #487 Record: 90-64 Manager: Rogers Hornsby Ball Park: Wrigley Field WAR Leader: Lon Warneke (7.0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1932.shtml 3. 1983 Philadelphia Phillies Rank: #435 Record: 90-72 Finish: Won NL Pennant; Lost in WS Manager: Pat Corrales Ball Park: Veterans Stadium WAR Leader: John Denny (7.6) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1983.shtml 4. 2001 Seattle Mariners Rank: #108 Record: 116-46 Finish: Lost in ALCS Manager: Lou Piniella Ball Park: Safeco Field WAR Leader: Bret Boone (8.8) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/2001.shtml 5. 2017 Chicago Cubs Rank: #475 Record: 92-70 Finish: Lost in NLCS Manager: Joe Maddon Ball Park: Wrigley Field WAR Leader: Kris Bryant (6.2) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/2017.shtml 6. 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Rank: #470 Record: 91-63 Finish: Won NL Pennant; Lost in WS Manager: Eddie Sawyer Ball Park: Shibe Park WAR Leader: Robin Roberts (6.9) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1950.shtml 7. 1987 Minnesota Twins Rank: #173 Record: 85-77 Finish: World Champions Manager: Tom Kelly Ball Park: Metrodome WAR Leader: Frank Viola (8.1) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/1987.shtml 8. 1980 Kansas City Royals Rank: #167 Record: 97-65 Finish: Won AL Pennant; Lost World Series Manager: Jim Frey Ball Park: Royals Stadium WAR Leader: George Brett (9.4) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1980.shtml |
12-03-2018, 11:35 PM | #22 |
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Season 3
CARLTON THROWS AGELESS NO HITTER Steve Carlton at 38 years of age can claim to be ageless in baseball terms as the hard throwing right hander had a day to remember at Shibe Park. Carlton was poised in a tight pitchers duel where the score remained scoreless heading into the 10th inning. The remarkable part, was the the lefty had not allowed at hit. The 1983 Phillies scored six times in the top of the extra frame and there was no doubt that Carlton would finish the deal. He walked only one man and faced the near minimum of 31 hitters in his 10 inning masterpiece. Carlton struck out 8 and walked only one, so close to a perfect game. Sarge Gary Matthews made a memorable catch in left field to preserve the great game. That proved just how unique the effort was. "I told them get me one" said the hero, "they got me six instead." Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-03-2018 at 11:46 PM. |
12-04-2018, 02:36 PM | #23 |
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Season 3
April Batter of the Month Anthony Rizzo - 2017 Chicago Cubs (.365, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 15 R) Pitcher of the Month Charles Hudson - 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (4-0, 2.20 ERA, 32.2 IP, 18 K) Major Injuries None Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-04-2018 at 08:15 PM. |
12-08-2018, 03:16 AM | #24 |
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Season 3
May Batter of the Month Anthony Rizzo - 2016 Chicago Cubs (.363, 11 HR, 41 RBI, 15 2B) Pitcher of the Month Joel Piniero - 2001 Seattle Mariners (6-3, 2.21 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 53 K) Major Injuries Willie Aikens - 1980 Royals (groin) 3 weeks Aaron Sele - 2001 Mariners (Hip) 3 months |
12-11-2018, 11:26 AM | #26 | |
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I chose 1986 as my default season settings. It seems to work well as dead ball teams, like the 1915 White Sox, can take advantage of speed while the traditional powers can still win games with power. For example the White Sox stole over 500 bases in my second season and finished in the top four. I also have neutralized stats for all players. I am looking for some randomness in what happens in a season. Player ratings other then that have not been altered. I am also keeping injuries on very low as I have seen that losing a frequent amount of star players reaks havoc on a season. I have also implemented four man rotations for all teams. This assures that the best pitchers from days of old can still get close to 300 innings. So far I am happy with everything and am enjoying it. Thanks a million for following and Im glad you are enjoying it. |
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12-11-2018, 11:32 AM | #27 |
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Season 3
June Batter of the Month Cecil Cooper - 1975 Boston Red Sox (.314, 9 HR, 50 RBI, 40 R) Pitcher of the Month Freddy Garcia - 2001 Seattle Mariners (13-3, 2.18 ERA, 87 K, 136 IP) Major Injuries Charlie Root - 1932 Cubs (elbow) 8 weeks Les Straker - 1987 Twins (hamstring) 3 weeks |
12-14-2018, 01:45 AM | #28 |
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Season 3
July Batter of the Month Mike Schmidt - 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (.313, 31 HR, 89 RBI, 30 R, .647 SLG) Pitcher of the Month Kyle Hendricks - 2017 Chicago Cubs (11-5, 3.29 ERA, 129 K, 50 BB, 3.5 WAR) Major Injuries Lou Warneke - 1932 Cubs (Elbow) Out for season Charles Hudson - 1983 Phillies (Elbow) 4 months Larry Christenson - 1983 Phillies (Shoulder) 6 weeks |
12-16-2018, 11:08 AM | #29 |
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Season 3
August Batter of the Month Mike Schmidt - 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (.327, 40 HR, 123 RBI, 140 H) Pitcher of the Month Steve Carlton - 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (16-11, 3.58 ERA, 239 IP, 188 K) Major Injuries Brett Anderson - 2017 Cubs (Shoulder) Season Lynn Nelson - 1932 Cubs (Shoulder) Season |
12-19-2018, 12:06 PM | #30 |
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Season 3
September Batter of the Month Mike Schmidt - 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (.319, 52 HR, 150 RBI, 140 R, 121 BB) Pitcher of the Month Freddy Garcia - 2001 Seattle Mariners (26-5, 2.35 ERA, 214 K, 294 IP) Major Injuries Steve Dillard - 1975 Red Sox (Concussion) 8 weeks Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-19-2018 at 04:20 PM. |
12-19-2018, 03:11 PM | #31 |
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What a huge project! I look forward to keeping up with the goings on.
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"When I got out of the cab, I had the best moment of my baseball career, because right in front of the stadium was a statue of me! It was a big surprise. It wasn't like I was an All-Star. There were a couple of mistakes: The statue was me batting left-handed, and I hit right-handed, and they got the number wrong. The statue was #7, and of course I wore #9 when I played with the Cards. No big deal, I think they got a deal on the statue. It was by some guy named "Stan the Man"---Bob Uecker |
12-21-2018, 02:14 AM | #32 |
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Season 3
Final Cubs and Mariners Become Rivals In Dominant Season The third season of our project saw two dominant teams run away from the field and finish tied for the pennant. The 2001 Mariners know something about regular season wins and lead by Lou Piniella did it on a bigger stage. Freddy Garcia won 27 games while Arthur Rhodes saved 37 but it was the offense that was best in this league. Mike Cameron and Ichiro Suzuki scored almost a run a game each while the super Japanese rookie stole 96 bases. Brett Boone drove in 144 runs and made a case for league MVP when all is said and done. The 2017 Cubs came to dislike their rivals from Seattle and their showboat ways. The Cubs and Joe Maddon kept things loose and John Lester proved to be among the elite leading with 305 strikeouts and a 2.19 ERA. The Cubs hit 235 home runs with four players over 30, the surprise being Ian Happ who hit 37. Jake Arrieta won 20 games and his battery mate Wilson Contreras drove in 114 runs while hitting .314, quite a season for a catcher. Mike Schmidt was a one man wrecking machine hitting 53 home runs and driving in 155 runs. Thirty eight year old Steve Carlton won 19 games and no one will forget his no hitter that was only a walk away from being perfect. Al Holland lead the league with 40 saves and John Denny was quietly good with 18 wins. The Phillies really did it without Pete Rose and Joe Morgan, the likes of Von Hayes and Gray Matthews playing well. An impressive third place finish for this club. George Brett did his best to outshine Schmidt at third base. Brett was absolutely rampid in the second half of the season and flirted with .400. Brett ended with 237 hits and a .392 clip. Clint Hurdle drove in over 100 runs and Willie Wilson hit .326 from the top. Larry Gura won 25 games for Jim Frey and a 17 win September held off the opposition for a top four finish for the Royals. Pitching was the wound that the 1975 Red Sox couldn't get free of. Carlton Fisk had a hard time getting the most of anyone on the mound with a team ERA around 5. Fisk did hit .340 while Fred Lynn 32 home runs with 116 RBI. Jim Rice and Darrell Evans only combined for 24 home runs, not enough to offset bad pitching. No miracles for this Red Sox team as they win only 73 wins. The 1950 Phillies known as the Wiz Kids didnt finish with a passing grade. Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons were good but the pen was the worse in the league and leads evaporated in late innings. The offense scared no one as no player drove in 100 runs or hit over 30 home runs. Del Ennis and Riche Ashburn had their moments but 51 losses away from home shows their failure to adapt. No called shot for the 1932 Cubs but they ran out of gas by the end of the campaign. Losing ace Lou Warneke in August who was having a great season (1.89 ERA) really took the pitching staff off its rails and a weak finish followed. Pat Malone was the only pitcher to throw over 200 innings showing you how many arms the Cubs used to try and stay in it. Billy Herman proved to be a fine leadoff man but Gabby Hartnett hit only .246 in the middle of the order and the Cubs lacked any run producer playing small ball against better teams just didnt work. The biggest fail for sure was the performance of the 1987 Twins who were once world champions. The Twins lost 115 games and looked anything but a team that knows how to win or even compete. Bert Blyleven had a season for the ages losing 27 games and walking 130 men; he also surrendered 38 home runs. Tom Brunansky and Kent Hrbeck hit about a combined 60 home runs but the team average was only .221. To make things worse, the Twins only won 25 games at the Metrodome which was close to empty by the end of the season. A pathetic effort by the Twins. |
12-21-2018, 10:54 PM | #34 |
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Season 4
1. 1905 Chicago Cubs Rank: #210 Record: 92-61 Finish: 3rd in NL Manager: Frank Chance Ball Park: West Side Grounds WAR Leader: Ed Ruelbach (7.3) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1905.shtml 2. 1984 New York Mets Rank: #494 Record: 90-72 Finish: 2nd in NL East Manager: Davey Johnson Ball Park: Shea Stadium WAR Leader: Keith Hernandez (6.3) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/1984.shtml 3. 1999 New York Yankees Rank: #5 Record: 96-66 Finish: World Champions Manager: Joe Torre Ball Park: Yankee Stadium WAR Leader: Derek Jeter (8.0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/1999.shtml 4. 1963 St. Louis Cardinals Rank: #393 Record: 93-69 Finish: 2nd in NL Manager: Johnny Keane Ball Park: Busch Stadium WAR Leader: Dick Groat (7.1) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1963.shtml 5. 1902 Philadelphia Athletics Rank: #218 Record: 83-53 Finish: Won AL Pennant Manager: Connie Mack Ball Park: Colombia Park WAR Leader: Rube Waddell (10-2) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHA/1902.shtml 6. 1991 Atlanta Braves Rank: #360 Record: 94-68 Finish: Won NL Pennant; Lost in World Series Manager: Bobby Cox Ball Park: Fulton County Stadium WAR Leader: Tom Glavine (9.3) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1991.shtml 7. 1948 Boston Braves Rank: #295 Record: 91-62 Finish: Won NL Pennant; Lost in World Series Manager: Billy Southworth Ball Park: Braves Field WAR Leader: Johnny Sain (8.6) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BSN/1948.shtml 8. 2008 Boston Red Sox Rank: #239 Record: 95-67 Finish: 2nd in AL East Manager: Terry Francona Ball Park: Fenway Park WAR Leader: Dustin Pedroia (6.9) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/2008.shtml |
12-24-2018, 03:45 PM | #35 |
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Season 4
April Batter of the Month Nap Lajoie - 1902 Philadelphia A's (.470, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 12 R, 11 2B) Pitcher of the Month Vern Bickford - 1948 Boston Braves (3-0, 1.44 ERA, 10 K, 31.1 IP) Major Injuries None |
12-27-2018, 03:18 PM | #36 |
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Season 4
May Batter of the month Bill White - 1962 St. Louis Cardinals (.369, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 40 R) Pitcher of the Month Curt Simmons - 1962 St. Louis Cardinals (7-3, 1.59 ERA, 79 IP, 48 K, .209 OPBA) Injuries Bernie Williams - 1999 Yankees (undisclosed) 1 week |
12-30-2018, 10:53 PM | #37 |
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Season 4
June Batter of the Month Jeff Heath - 1948 Boston Braves (.339, 23 HR, 57 RBI, .419 OBP) Pitcher of the Month Jon Lester - 2008 Boston Red Sox (13-1, 1.76 ERA, 116 K, .195 OPA) Injuries Herm Winningham - 1984 Mets (Shoulder) 8 weeks |
01-03-2019, 06:10 AM | #38 |
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Season 4
July Batter of the Month Bernie Williams - 1999 New York Yankees (.316, 17 HR, 57 RBI, 49 R, 11 SB) Pitcher of the Month Jake Weimer - 1905 Chicago Cubs (13-6, 3.47 ERA, 184 IP, 97 K) |
01-06-2019, 08:55 AM | #39 |
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Season 4
August Batter of the Month Kevin Mitchell - 1984 New York Mets (.278, 29 HR, 78 RBI, 65 R) Pitcher of the Month Steve Avery - 1991 Atlanta Braves (11-11, 3.94 ERA, 196 IP, 146 K) Injuries Charlie Zink - 2008 Red Sox (Elbow) 6 weeks |
01-07-2019, 03:04 PM | #40 |
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No offense to Twins fans, but seeing that '87 team go down in huge flames warmed my heart.
When they beat the '87 Redbirds in the World Series, it was a nail in the coffin of the White Rat Cardinals, and baseball was lesser because of it.
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"When I got out of the cab, I had the best moment of my baseball career, because right in front of the stadium was a statue of me! It was a big surprise. It wasn't like I was an All-Star. There were a couple of mistakes: The statue was me batting left-handed, and I hit right-handed, and they got the number wrong. The statue was #7, and of course I wore #9 when I played with the Cards. No big deal, I think they got a deal on the statue. It was by some guy named "Stan the Man"---Bob Uecker |
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