Former Royal

Richie Hebner is headed to the Giants while Derrel Thomas heads to the Dodgers

Johnny Grubb is now a Twin, while Randy Bass heads to the Mets
Rollie FIngers (BAL) picked up save #300 to finish the season

In a very unexpected turn of events Tommy John (KC) announced his retirement John finishes at 222-197 with a 3.32 era, he had won 20+ games in 3 of his last 4 seasons

George Brett has won another MVP, Frank Tanana won the 1980 Cy Young

Bob Horner and Bob Watson battled it out for the NL MVP, Horner was ultimately the winner, however, take a look at these monster seasons by each of the Bobs, Horner and then Watson



http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1360801876

Early FA returns
 

The Royals have made a few moves as the winter meetings wind down

They have sent Ruppert Jones and Rich Gale to the Yankees
in exchange the Royals have received Steve Rogers.
This is in line with the new ownership group in the Bronx, moving older higher paid vets for promising younger talent. However, the new owner has little patience and intends to win sooner than later.

The club also introduced Claudell Washington as its newest FA acquisition

Bob Watson turned his monster season into a new contract with the White Sox
Tug McGraw and Rick Rhoden have signed with the Reds
Darrell Evans, Rick Dempsey and Fergie Jenkins have signed with the Giants
Dwight Evans is now a Tiger
Jose Cruz and Jack Clark headed to Milwaukee
Oscar Gamble lands in Texas
Rusty Staub signs with the Padres
Roy Smalley signs with the Dodgers


Padres acquire Hosken Powell from Twins for Eric Show
Yankees deal Butch Hobson to the Astros for Joe Sambito

5/1/81 update
 

The NL hitter of the month was also the NL Rookie of the Month

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1361319213

Reggie Jackson (OAK) has hit HR # 400

Willie Wilson (KC) lost for 4 months with a concussion
The Tigers are having a rough time, they are without
Jason Thompson, Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammel each will be out until early June
Rich Gale (NYY) formerly of the Royals has been lost for the season
Bruce Sutter (SL) out till September
Frank Tanana (KC) out till late June
Ellis Valentine (MON) out 5 weeks

Dennis Leonard (KC) out 4 months
Jack Clark (MIL) out 5 months
Cal Ripken (BAL) out 5 weeks, like that would ever happen
Eddie Milner forced to retire becasue of injuries
Steve Howe (LAN) out 9 weeks with "injury" we all know what the real problem is here, baseball in 1981 was just not ready to admit it

Al Oliver (KC) collects 6 singles in 6 at bats in a 9 inning game, nice day Scoops
It is rumored that the Royals are considering a move with the Giants to bring in Thurman Munson to split time with Johnny Bench. You might recall that Bench has been vocal about his contract value in dollars, wishing to be the highest paid Royal. Well as one team executive said, "That is just not gonna happen on a team with Brett, Schmidt and many other budding superstars."

6/1/81 update
 

A look at the usual monthly awards

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1362241140

As you can see the injury bug has not only taken a bite out of Detroit, but also the Royals. In addition to this it is not the most cohesive clubhouse, manager Bubba Morton is spending alot of time keeping some of the superstars happy. This Royals club could be a ticking time bomb, anything short of a WS championship this season may spell doom to this teams current roster. Spending alot of money and finishing short of championships is not much fun, but, the team continues to draw well and be viewed as a desirable location for FA's, stay tuned to see how all of this will shake out.

Lou Whitaker has been lost for 3 more weeks, wow
Clint Hurdle (TOR) out 4 weeks
Keith Hernandez (SL) out 7 months, might have same injury as Steve Howe

Johnny Bench (KC) and Richie Hebner (SF) pick up hit # 2000

Steve Carlton (SL) gets win # 200

Brett, Schmidt, Rice, Cooper, Bench...that just isn't fair, man! :)

Go Royals!!!

Yeah, I know, but they have all been allowed to walk via FA, by their real team and I simply made an offer. But, that is also why I am "kind of" working on lowering my payroll, by moving the superstuds out.

I think Bench will be first, however, he has already used his 10/5 to veto 2 trades.

Still looking good, royalblue! I check in when I can, but honestly it's easy to lose track in your dynasty's current home.

I know you said at one point you didn't think this worthy, but I think your thread would be a fine addition to the dynasty forum!

How would I go about moving it??

7/1/81 update
 

The Astros have acquired the services of Jeff Burroughs in exchange for Mike Stanton

The Pirates acquire Bob Stanley from the Red Sox for Johnny Ray
Indians acquire Rollie Fingers for Chris Bando

Mike Schmidt hits HR #300
Fred Lynn (BOS) out for 7 weeks
John Fulgham (SL) out 11 months


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I'd say either 1) Ask a moderator or administrator if they will move it for you. Having moderated other forums I know it's theoretically possible, but I don't know the policy on that here.

2) If they can't or won't, at the conclusion of this season you could always start a new thread in the dynasty forum, and on page 1 put a link to this thread so people can read up on 1969-1981 if they want.

Hello to each of you, we are glad to be in our new home. From now on we will be here in the dynasty report, thanks to Andreas for the transfer. I will be posting more updates shortly

Glad to see you over here, RB5! Can't wait to see what happens next.

Glad to see you made it over, royals! Definitely, thanks Andreas!