there have been a few trades of note and I have an update on the FA status of Steve Rogers and Cecil Cooper

Rogers was looking for a 5 year deal and Cooper was hoping for a 7 year agreement

I have offered Rogers a 3 year deal at near 1m per and Cooper a 4 year deal also in the 1m range, they have each also been offered arbitration

Darrel Evans and Marty Barrett are changing coasts, with Barrett headed to SF, and Evans in Beantown

Charlie Hough was acquired by the Tigers, as the Padres receive Billy Conigliaro

KC Royals notable filing for Free Agency

Steve Rogers
Cecil Cooper
UL Washington

The Royals are reportedly eyeing a veteran starter that will pack the stadium, it may also be time to claim to Robin Yount, he was hard enough to resist a few years back as a FA.

here is a look at the tope FA eligible players according to the game

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1369394904

Early dealings
 

Richie Hebner stays in Cincy
Gaylord Perry stays in SL
Jose Cruz stays in MIL

Tug McGraw heads to TOR
Steve Rogers heads to the White Sox for 815,000 per year deal is only for 2 years (KC offer was better than this)

Brett Butler (LA) swapped for Rick Sutcliffe (ATL)

Well I have returned from vacation and will resume this thread ASAP, however, I am unsure how detailed it will be, I may begin simming seasons and turn over the reigns of the Royals to the AI

If anyone is following that has any interests other than this, than let me know, I will continue to post HOF, milestones and retirements or record seasons

Thanks to those of you still following

The AI will now be running the Royals, here are some of the notable FA signings

Robin Yount was signed by the Royals as were Jim Clancy and Al Oliver

Cecil Cooper heads to the Astros as do Dennis Martinez and Joauqin Andujar
Tom Seaver headed to the BoSox
Cubs add Dick Ruthven, Doug Bird and Jeff Leonard
Tigers add Bruce Bochte, Charlie Hough and Rick Monday
Dodgers add Nolan Ryan
Mariners add Ron Guidry
Blue Jays land Dave Kingman

Jon Matlack (TEX) wins #200

A bit of a look back
 

Cardinals trade former MVP Winfield to the Giants for Jerry Koosman

Koosman then tosses the first No-No of 1983

Cardinals lose Gaylord Perry for 4 months and Leon Durham for 6

Steve Garvey gets hit # 2000

All of this occurs in SL as the club goes 20-3

Britt Burns (CHW) tosses second no hitter of season

Jerry Koosman (SL) wins # 200
Dave Winfield (SF) out for 2 months with a fractured wrist

Tony Gwynn is batting .421 after 2 months

Tigers, Royals and Cardinals, Dodgers lead their divisions

7/1/83 update
 

Carney Lansford (HOU) out 3 months
Steve Garvey (CAL) out 7 months
Wade Boggs (BOS) out 4 weeks

2000 hit club for Ted Simmons (BAL)

Tigers trade Munson to the Pirates for Bruce Bochte
Cardinals send Willie McGee to Twins for Tim Teufel

Royals, Tigers, Cardinals and Dodgers continue to lead their divisions

Tony Gwynn hitting .415

Dave Kingman (TOR) continues to put up huge numbers

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372109024

Let me know if you are curious as to the stats of any players of the era

8/1/83 update
 

Claudell Washington (KC) out 4 weeks
Don Slaught (KC) out 4 weeks
Jerry Koosman (SL) out 10 months
Dave Dravecky (SD) out 14 months

Tom Seaver (BOS) picks up win # 250
Dave Kingman (TOR) hits HR #400 during 3 HR, 9 RBI game against KC
George Bell (TOR) picks up 6 hits in same game

Phillies send Greg Luzinski to Angels for John Wockenfuss
Giants send Dan Gladden to Mets for Len Barker

races remain the same, however, Houston and the White Sox are gaining some ground

Gwynn down to .385

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372111620
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372111620

9/1/83 update
 

NL West only race to follow as Dodgers lead down to 1 game

Gwynn is well off the pace needed to hit .400

Mike Flanagan (TOR) out 7 months
Tim Stoddard (SF) out 9 months
Dennis Rasmussen (SD) out 5 months
Howard Johnson (DET) out 4 weeks
Paul Molitor (MIL) out 4 weeks
Willie Wilson (KC) out 9 weeks
Greg Walker (CHA) out 4 weeks
Tom Brunansky (CAL) out 6 months

Al Oliver picks up hit #2000
Jerry Reuss wins # 200
John Denny (SD) no hits the Reds

Checkout this rookie campaign from Strawberry

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372113575

Playoffs set for 1983
 

Tigers v Royals
Cardinals v Dodgers

for 3rd straight season

milestones
Carl Yastrzemski (CIN) picks up hit #3500
Cecil Cooper (HOU) and Chris Chambliss (ATL) get hit #2000
Don Wilson (BAL) gets win #200

signings
Bob Welch staying in LA for 7 more years
Billy Sample (DET) resigns

injuries
Len Barker (SF) out 8 months
Mike Schmidt (KC) out 4 months
Terry Puhl (CAL) out 6 months
Dickie Thon (CAL) out 5 months

Frank Tanana (KC) no hits the Mariners while striking out 8
Tony Gwynn and Don Mattingly take home batting titles

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372114879

For the 3rd straight season the Tigers and the Dodgers will meet in the Fall classic

This time, once again, the Dodgers were victorious. Winning their 2 WS crown in 3 seasons and their 4th since 1969.

Now lets take a look at some of the individual accolades that were handed out this season

Rookies of the Year, also an MVP in here, guess which one

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372216273

Cy Young award winners


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372216482

MVP of each league
Dave Kingman, sorry no picture

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372216680

after an 18-8 season, Storm Davis (BAL) suffers a career ending injury

George Brett (KC) stays put for 4 more years
Don Sutton (LA) signs 1 year deal to stay put

Dodgers ship Amos Otis to the Tigers for Rick Monday

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372217156

Key offseason acquisitions

Royals continue to age and make only 1 signing, picking up Enos Cabell to man 1st base. Attempts to move Jim Rice and Mike Schmidt have failed. ownership expects a championship

Cincinnati Reds
Bobby Grich
Jack Clark
Thurman Munson

Boston Red Sox
Carlton Fisk -resigns
Dale Murphy

Detroit Tigers
Jack Morris -resigns
Paul Molitor
Eddie Murray

Baltimore Orioles
Steve Rogers
Floyd Bannister
Carney Lansford

Atlanta Braves
Rick Sutcliffe
Keith Moreland

New York Yankees
Tom Seaver
Tom Burgmeier

Los Angeles Dodgers
Ozzie Smith

Here is a look at the top prospects

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1372219721

Carl Yastrzemski
Pete Rose
Gaylord Perry

all have retired, a look at their career #'shttp://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=292092&stc=1&d=1372220 046http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=292093&stc=1&d=1372220 046http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=292094&stc=1&d=1372220 046

Hall of Famers
 

The look back at these greats has me wanting more, I will post some career numbers of the players that were elected into the HOF during the late 70's and 80's as this dynasty plays out

Ernie Banks and Willie Mays

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1373032975