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1976 Playoff preview
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Injuries could play a large role in the upcoming AL and NL Championships series'
The Red Sox have won the AL East the last 3 seasons and appear in the postseason for the 4th time This is the Angels first time to appear in the playoffs The Pirates are here for the 5th time, 4th in a row and won a WS in 1971 The Dodgers are back for the 2nd time having won a WS in 1972 (these #'s are since this "league" began 1969) 3 of the 4 teams are without key members of their team http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1346503062 |
There were 13, 20 game winners
5 of which were first timers, including Dennis Leonard with 20 5 of which were second timers, including Burt Hooton (CHC) and John Candelaria (PITT) who have down it twice in a row Vida Blue (OAK) and Steve Busby (KC) have done it three times and twice in a row Lynn McGlothen (BOS) accomplished the feat for the fourth time and 3rd in a row Here are some other league leaders AVG Bill Madlock (TEX) .367 Rusty Staub (MON) .333 HR Jason Thompson (DET) 29 Greg Luzinski (PHI) 35 RBI George Brett (KC) 119 Steve Garvey (LA) 106 H Madlock (TEX) 237 Chris Chambliss (ATL) 206 2B Cecil Cooper (KC) 39 Keith Hernandez (NYN) 47 3B Tom Poquette (KC) 14 Greg Gross (HOU) 14 R Brett (KC) 110 Joe Morgan (HOU) 108 SB Ron LeFlore (DET) 45 Davey Lopes (LA) 88 ERA Frank Tanana (CAL) 2.30 Don Sutton (LA) 2.01 W Vida BLue (OAK) 26 John Candelaria (PITT) 24 K Tanana (CAL) 274 Nolan Ryan (NYN) 284 WHIP Tanana (CAL) 1.04 Jon Matlack (NYN) 1.02 S Tug McGraw (CHA) 34 Rawly Eastwick (CIN) 41 L Wayne Garland (BAL) 20 Frank LaCorte (ATL) 26 |
1976 WS recap
Each of the Championship series' went 5 games and the Fall classic went 7 games
The Red Sox held off the Angels in the AL The Dodgers held off the Pirates in the NL And, in game 7 of the fall classic the Dodgers captured their 2nd WS crown as Doug Rau out dueled Lynn McGlothin 4-1 Congrats to the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champs 1976, their first title since 1972, when they also beat Boston. Sorry so little WS info, but, with arbitration, Free Agency and the expansion draft, I am moving right along Protection lists have been submitted and the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners are about to become reality giving the AL divisions 7 teams each. Major League baseball now boasts 26 franchises. I will be posting their rosters shortly, including maybe the first 10 picks of each team. Also, later I hope to look at the financial condition of some of the teams before FA's file and the league takes on a whole new look. |
Meet the Blue Jays and the Mariners
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Well the 1977 expansion draft has come and gone
Here is a look at the first 10 picks by each club Toronto Blue Jays #1-Clint Hurdle Joe Nolan Gary Moates Steve Stone Tom Griffin Fred Kendall Joe Foy Jim Rooker Manny Trillo Geoff Zahn Seattle Mariners #1-Bill Bonham Doyle Alexander Amos Otis Manny Sanguillen George Scott Pete Broberg Bob Molinaro Dave Cash Bill Hands Joe Zdeb http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1346507561 |
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Financial situations (a closer look)
Most $$$$ available Seattle Mariners 3.1 m Least $$$$ available San Diego Padres 20 k teams with 2.5m to 3 m (8) Angels,Indians, Tigers, ROYALS, Oakland, Pirates, Giants and Blue Jays 2m to 2.49m (4) Red Sox, Reds, Dodgers, and Yankees 1.5m to 1.99m (3) Orioles, Astros, and Mets 1.49m to 1m (1) Rangers 500k to 999k (3) White Sox, Brewers and Cardinals 499k to 62k (5) Braves, Cubs, Twins, Expos and Phillies The Royals stand to lose Pat Kelly, Al Fitzmorris, Gene Alley and Sandy Alomar Sr Royals most interested in Al Oliver as a OF/1B/DH type may also have interest in MR Terry Forster and considering Luis Tiant, Fergie Jenkins or Tommy John http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1346509019 |
Free agency update
AS the calendar turns into '77 the Royals have added 3 FA's
Al Oliver, Tommy John and Ken Brett have all been added Royals GM, was elated to pick up a hitter with Oliver's skills, with the lively turf and dimensions of this ballpark we are built for speed and lots of contact. We are likely done with the free agent process for this offseason, however, we will pay attention to any "deals" that might be available. The Yankees have resigned Bobby Murcer and added Don Money, Mike Caldwell and Dock Ellis via FA They also dealt Billy Buckner to the Blue Jays for Joe Niekro Tim McCarver has landed with the Pirates, Gene Tenace will head to Baltimore. other signings Bob Watson (OAK) Gary Nolan (OAK) Rennie Stennett (CHW) Larry Hisle (CLEV) Jose Cruz (CLEV) Rick Monday (BAL) |
More FA signings as we near the time for pitchers and catchers to report
Darrel Evans and Freddie Patek (NYN) Luis Tiant and Ron Reed (PITT) Pirates also deal Andre Thornton to Cincy for ptbnl White Sox agree with Ted Simmons Chris Chambliss stays with the Braves Bud Harrelson signs with Cubs Richie Hebner signs a 6 year deal with the Dodgers Jeff Burroughs headed to the Bronx Gary Ross and Terry Forster join the pitching rich Giants Ralph Garr re-ups with the Twins Roy White (BALT) Fergie Jenkins headed to the Tigers Mariners lose Pete Broberg with career ending injuries from an automobile accident. Spring training begins |
Thurman Munson has signed with the Atlanta Braves
Tony Perez signed with the Astros, and was then injured in week 1 action, lost for 5-6 months Bruce Kison (PITT) has been lost for 5 months with a ruptured achilles Randy Lerch (PHIL) out 5 months Gene Tenace (BALT) out 6 weeks with a fractured thumb John Candelaria (PITT) out 4 weeks Preston Hanna (ATL) out 12 months George Brett (KC) lost for 5 months with torn ligaments Jamie Quirk is all of 1-18 as a starter since the injury Ron Fairly (CLEV) picks up hit #2000 AL Fitzmorris signed with Philly, Pat Kelly and Sandy Alomar Sr, remain FA's |
5/1/77 update
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Well the George Brett-less era has begun, that really hurts this lineup
Here are the award winners for April, the AL hitter and rookie are one in the same. hint-He is a current ML manager http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1346876373 |
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ahh...Ted Simmons...has to be, perhaps, the most under-rated player in history....looking at his numbers and taking into account he was a catcher...should be in the HOF.
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He was a pretty good backstop, I have never really tuned into his career numbers. He is certainly in a position to be a nemesis to me though. The White Sox are loading up at being trouble for years to come.
But for now the Angels and the A's remain my top priority. I am currently in a real mess. Not only is Brett hurt but now, UL Washington and Jamie Quirk have gone down with injuries. I am caught with no depth at SS or 3B anywhere in my organization, this could be a rough 2 weeks. THere is also no depth available via FA, just possible trades. |
Well in response to the Brett and Washington injuries, the Royals have dealt backup catcher Charlie Moore to SL in exchange for Ed Crosby. Crosby will fill a utility infield role upon the return of the injured players
Gaylord Perry (SF) to miss 3 months with an elbow strain Oscar Gamble (CHC) out 5 weeks with elbow tendinitis Bake McBride (SL) will miss 6 weeks with a knee injury Cliff Johnson (HOU) fractured ankle will be out 3-4 months Fred Lynn (BOS) strained hamstring out 4 weeks The Royals are 19-22, which considering they have been without Brett the better part of the month is not too bad. I am in hopes of the club remaining within 5 games of .500 until Brett returns. The pitching has been pretty nondescript, with no one really taking the ace role. Doug Bird does have 9 saves and Tommy John has his ERA down to 3.08, while Busby is near 4.50. |
6/1/77 update
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Not sure how many of you are actually following this and enjoying it, however, if you are following along and feel as though it would be more enjoyable with some additional info or what not, than let me know what it is that you might be looking for
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I drop by now and then royals. Honestly, I understand your reasonings but would have no problem seeing this in the Dynasties forum where more people may have seen it.
I like the graphics - especially since this your style is lighter on writing, the graphics help fill in a lot of the gaps. How has Mr. Brett done for you? Could we see some career stats to this point? |
Thanks very much for that input, I will see about including that for some of the decades greats, you know, the ones you got excited about when you got their ball card.
I have enjoyed many of your writings over the years, here and over at mogul, do you have any current threads going or any on the horizon? |
Mid June update
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Royals are hanging tough, offense is really heating up
Steve Busby has been lost for 3 months though Roy White (BAL) out 8 months Nolan Ryan (NYN) with a No Hitter vs the Phillies allowing 2 walks while striking out 12 Al Kaline (PITT) announces he will retire at seasons end Mickey Lolich (MON) wins his 200th the Braves have fired their manager Alvin Dark after 6+ seasons, he never was able to produce a winning season and has a 602-744 record after 8+ seasons with the Braves and the Indians With the acquisition of Ted Simmons (CHA), Brian Downing became expendable and is now headed to the Padres in exchange for Johnny Grubb http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1347831300 |
Not at the moment. I keep thinking about jumping back in the ring, but real life's been kinda busy.
10+ games back. Bah, I've always hated runaway races like that. Better to be the Indians (1.5 back) or even the Dodgers (4th place, 5 out). 10 games is a lot to make up. Still, it's possible. If the 78 Yanks could do it IRL, there's always hope. |
I enjoy this just as it is...the best era of baseball...in my opinion...at least during my life....lol
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I will try to take a look at some of the career stats of some of the greats that have retired
Willie Mays http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1348017969 |
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I, at the mention of Catknight, will begin posting some career #'s of some of the better players by position. You know the ones you were not willing to trade to your neighbor for a stick of gum.
btw, if you have never read any of Catknight's work than you should check it out. Really good stuff, reads like a book. |
how did Fergie Jenkins do?
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12 game road trip that will take the Royals to Oakland, California, Texas and Cleveland. We have climbed to within 9 games of the Angels after taking 3 of 4 from Seattle, are also now 2 games over .500.
This could prove to be a very vital trip for the Royals season around the league the trade winds have begun to blow The Rangers send Bump Wills over to the Mets for Jon Matlack, the Mets then sent Freddie Patek to the White Sox for Wayne Nordhagen The Mets remain in 2nd behind the Pirates at 7.5 games out |
Well the Royals split the 4 game set in Oakland and did no pick up any ground on the Angels. We did not lose any ground though either as we head to the Big A for a 3 game set.
Paul Splittorff has been inserted into the rotation for the struggling Larry Gura The NL division leaders have made a trade Dave Concepcion is headed to Pittsburgh in exchange for Luis Tiant |
7/1/77 update
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Royals claim 2 out of 3 from the halos and creep a bit closer
A look at the hitter and pitchers of the month http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1348409278 |
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The recent "surge" in the standings has given everyone in KC hope for this season, therefore, the need for some proactive roster moves will be ongoing.
Larry Gura and his 8+ ERA has been placed on waivers, allowing Willie Wilson to be promoted. Ross Grimsley was claimed off waivers from the financially strapped Mariners. Johnny Bench and the club have come to terms on a 6 yr deal Cecil Cooper and his agent were very much disappointed in the Royals desire to shorten his deal from 8 years to 7, and at this point are not listening to any other offers. As a contingency, the Royals have traded Tom Poquette to the Padres in exchange for 1B Mike Ivie. While Ivie is certainly no Cooper, he is indeed a competent ML first basemen and will get some DH at bats which is basically all that Poquette was getting, Wilson becomes the extra OFer. Manager Morton may also use Oliver some at first base as well. Perhaps these moves will open the eyes of Cooper and his agent. George Brett is back in 5 weeks and the club has climbed to within 6 games of the Angels A hot summer, 17-12 in June and 13-4 thus far in July, has propelled this climb in the standings |
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Late July trade activity
In a bizarre move, that many is linked to the drug paraphenalia recently found in Dock Ellis' locker, he has been shipped to the Cubs for Wayne Tyrone, who will be heading to the Bronx The Braves have been very active trading Steve Braun to Boston for Dwight Evans, then Dusty Baker to St Louis for closer Tom Johnson Tug McGraw to Oakland for Willie Horton The Orioles made a couple of deals also Dan Driessen to Cleveland for Larry Hisle Ollie Brown to Texas for Toby Harrah Both of these teams are well back in their divisions and obviously planning for 1978 Mike Cuellar announced he will retire at seasons end http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1348746968 |
8/1/77 update
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Well the trading deadline has come and gone there were a few more moves worth mentioning and several others not worth mentioning
Steve Renko heads to Pittsburgh as the Dodgers receive Tony Armas Ray Jarvis heads to the Dodgers in exchange for Davey Lopes, who heads to the Rangers Steve Garvey (LAN) out 5 weeks with strained oblique A look at the hottest pitcher and hitters for July http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349011555 |
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Here are a couple of "icons" of the decade and their career numbers
Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349468701 |
9/1/77 update
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There seems to be a few races remaining, should be interesting as we close the season with 8 games against the Angels in a 11 day stretch
A look at the best of the month of August http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349474477 |
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Dennis Eckersley (CLEV) has been lost for the balance of the season Lyman Bostock (KC) fractured ankle, out 4 months Ted Simmons (CHW) out 4 weeks JR Richard (HOU) out 4 weeks with elbow tendinitis Willie Stargell (PITT) re-signs for 2 years Tom Seaver (NYN) no hits the Braves |
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Cecil Cooper and his agent have reopened negotiations with the Royals, it is reported that the two are discussing a long term deal.
The staff has gotten very hot and the installation of Grimsley and Torrez in the 3,4 holes have been very good moves. John is a Cy Young candidate and Doug Bird leads the league in saves. The Royals have played at a hot +21 over .500 since the end of May http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349474963 |
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Royals drop 6 straight sit at 8 games back
Pirates have clinched the NL East a look at a couple of more greats of the '70s Carl Yastrzemski and Don Sutton http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349489027 |
Angels finally lose, after winning 11 straight to stretch their lead over the Royals. The Angels loss coupled with a Royals win allowed the Royals to crawl to within 7.5 games
Steve Stone (TOR) torn flexor tendon, is out for 13 months George Foster (SF) hamstring strain, out for 4 weeks Ron Fairly (CLEV) ruptured medial collateral ligament, out 7 months It appears as though the divisions are mostly sewn up at this point, ours is the closest race Detroit should win the AL East Cincy in the NL West Pittsburgh has already clinched the NL East and the Angels have a pretty comfy lead in the AL West |
Royals and Angels split 4 game set, Angels lead by 7 with 8 to play
Don Sutton (LAN) re-signs with the Dodgers Chet Lemon (CHW) torn knee ligament out 10 months Fergie Jenkins (DET) picks up his 200th win Tigers clinch East and the Reds have a 4.5 game lead over the Giants |
Fall Classic preview
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The Pirates and the Tigers are set to hook up in the WS, after each team won their LCS 3 games to 1
Here is a quick look at each of their seasons leaders Lou Whitaker will be unavailable for the Motor City Kitties http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349615492 |
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The Detroit Tigers are the 1977 World Champions, congratulations to all of the Tigers and their fans.
Luis Tiant (CIN) picked up his 200th win Don Drysdale and Hank Aaron were elected to the HOF Lyman Bostock (KC) wins the batting title in the AL Garry Templeton (SL) wins it in the NL Dave Kingman (CAL) is the first to reach 50+ HR with 51 Here is a snapshot of the WS history since the league began http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1349638950 |
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