Agee claimed off of waivers by KC, and Piniella claimed by the Astros from the Royals organization.

Also here is a look at some of the months best performers


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1340768822


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1340768853

and the rookies

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1340768922

man...reading this....bringing back memories.

Steve Busby was one of my favorites, no-hitters in consecutive years....it looked like he could be an all-time great....then injury ruined his career...
In fact...Fran Healy has stated more than once...Busby was the best pitcher he ever caught.

Fun stuff here!

That is exactly why I am doing it, I appreciate your feedback

Hope to keep you interested for some time

just an update of newsworthy info

Dave Parker (PITT) has been lost for 3 months
Del Unser (TEX) goes 6-6 against the Royals, a week later was claimed by the Athletics off of waivers
Lou Brock (SL) collects hit # 2000
Frank Tanana (CAL) lost for 2-3 months

Richie Hebner (CIN) off to a .253 6HR 35rbi start, a bit cooler than the last few years

Royals entering a major stretch of games, they will be playing 35 games over the next 34 games leading up to the all Star game
They now set at 30-33 11 games back from the A's

7/1/74
 

Wow, did I play that month quick, little too much time on my hands

Bochte and Johnson, earned Rookie of the month, and hitters of the month
Royals update coming soon

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1340847615

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1340847632

Vida Blue (OAK) lost for 8-9 weeks with a triceps strain
Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) lost for 4 weeks with back spasms
Willie Davis (LAN) has been dealt to Cleveland for Ron Law

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341069102

Catfish Hunter (OAK) now lost for 8 months with a torn labrum
Bruce Bochte (CAL) out for 6 weeks with torn groin

Will oakland be able to hold off the others without Blue and Hunter, they currently have a 3.5 game lead

Trading deadline update 1974
 

Dick Drago (KC) lost for 3-4 months with partially torn labrum
Davey Johnson (KC) claimed off of waivers by the Orioles

In several moves dealing '74 All Stars
Bill Lee (BOS) indicated he no longer would pitch North of the Mason Dixon Line and was subsequently dealt to the Rangers for Lenny Randle.
Ray Corbin (MINN) heads to Pittsburgh for Chris Chambliss
Darrell Evans (ATL) headed to big Apple as the Braves receive Jerry Koosman
Fergie Jenkins (CHC) heads to Texas in exchange for Mike Cubbage

8/1/74 update
 

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341091464

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341091483

Royals update and Rookies of the month
 

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341091590

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341091593

milestone update
 

Joe Torre (BALT) picked up #2000
Al Kaline (PITT) got hit #3000
Dave McNally (BALT) picks up his 200th win, will he win 20 for the 7th year in a row? It looks like he will with 3 more to go

Fergie Jenkins (TEX) throws a no hitter against Cleveland

The Royals are awful. Brett, Bench and Cowens continue to hit the ball fairly well, but the pitching is brutal. Dennis Leonard seems to be on a roll, while all other starters toil. Steve Busby has been very hittable as his ERA nears 5. The bullpen has been pretty solid, however, they are rarely given leads to protect.

With the rotation now being in a full fledged "youth" movement, the team is clearly looking to next year.

Busby, Gura, Splittorff, Fitzmorris and Leonard along with Mike Torrez need to determine who wants to step up and help lead this team into the 2nd half of the decade. Leonard appears to be the frontrunner.

9/1/74
 

It appears as though there is only a couple of races remaining, and they appear to be only 2 team races


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341151086http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341151198

Top hitters for August along with a snapshot of the Royals '74 team

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341151489

man....that team has a serious power shortage

That is for certain, but, until FA kicks in I am not sure what else to do. I do not really have a strength from which to attempt to trade. The White Sox actually have 25 fewer HR than we do. I wonder if '74 was a particularly bad year for HR, that perhaps brought on a juiced ball.

Not that MLB has ever done that.

Playoff preview
 

The Oakland A's sweep the Boston Red Sox 3-0
The Pittsburgh Pirates sweep the Cincinnati Reds 3-0


Classic World Series
here is a look at each game
Game 1 Oak 3-Pitt 2 in 10
Game 2 Pitt 2-Oak 0
Game 3 Pitt 10-Oak 9 in 14
Game 4 Oak 2-Pitt 1 in 11
Game 5 Pitt 3-Oak 2
Game 6 Oak 4-Pitt 3
Game 7 Wilbur Wood vs Dock Ellis
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341269839

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341269858

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1341269858

HELP on NL MVP vote
 

I would choose Ryan because Morgan, Stargell, and Johnson didn't have any seasons that were SUPER special. Ryan was most valuable because he won 25 games.

I'll vote Cliff Johnson...that's a "Johnny Bench" season....great production from a catcher. Ryan can win the Cy Young...