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


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1362923655
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1362923655

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1362923655

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!

8/1/81 update
 

A look at the monthly leaders at pitching, hitting and the rookies

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1364591351

News and notes from around the league
 

injuries
Ryne Sandberg (PHIL) out 8 weeks
Mike Schmidt (KC) out 2 weeks
George Foster (SF) out 4 weeks
Rick Reuschel (KC) out 5 months
Al Oliver (KC) out 6 months
Jesse Orosco (NYN) out 11 months
Joe Morgan (HOU) out 6 weeks
Ben Ogilvie (PITT) out 6 months

milestones
Rusty Staub (SD) hits HR #300 and gets hit # 2500, he also resigned for 2 years
Don Sutton (LAN) picks up win # 250

9/1/81 updates and news and notes
 

Nolan Ryan (NYM) wins # 200
Gaylord Perry (SL) wins # 200
Rod Carew (SF) gets hit # 2500

injuries
George Brett (KC) out thru regular season
Chet Lemon (CHW) out 6 weeks
Chili Davis (SF) out 5 months
Terry Kennedy (SL) out 10 months
Tom Brunansky (CAL) out 6 weeks
Tony Pena (PITT) out 4 months
Steve Howe (LAD) out 4 months
Leon Durham (SL) out 5 weeks


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1365167423

news/notes and pennant race update
 

Carl Yastrzemski (BOS) hits #400
Reggie Smith (BOS) with #300

David Palmer (MON) no hits the Cardinals

Rudy May (DET) out 3-4 months
Don Sutton (LA) out 5-6 months
Dan Schatzeder (MON) out 7 months
JR Richard (HOU) out 4 months

Royals lead AL West by 11
Tigers lead AL East by 5.5 over Cleveland

Dodgers lead NL West by 8.5 over Padres
Expos lead by NL East by 3 over Pirates and 4 over Cardinals

Royals will take on the Tigers in the ALCS

Expos lose 5 straight, as Cardinals win 5 straight to win the NL East

Cardinals will take on the Dodgers in the NLCS

Paul Molitor wins AL batting crown .334
Rod Carew wins NL batting crown .333

Should be a good series. Good luck!

Game 1 KC at Detroit

Frank Tanana (7-10 3.88) v Dan Petry (17-11 2.87)

The ball was certainly carrying as the teams combined for 5 homers, including Cecil Cooper's 2 run shot in the top of the 8th that gave the Royals a 5-3 lead. A lead that was held by Dan Quisenberry as the Royals take game 1 at Tiger Stadium.

Royals lead the Tigers 1-0



In the NL the Cardinals allow 5 in the top of the 9th, as Bruce Sutter allows 5 hits and a wild pitch, while retiring only 1 hitter.

Dodgers lead the Cardinals 1-0

Game 2 KC at Detroit

Steve Rogers (23-11 3.27) v Jack Morris (20-9 3.54)

Lary Sorensen was a late start substitution for Rogers, flu like symptoms. He was not sharp and the 2 errors allowed 3 unearned runs. Trammell and Whitaker combined to go 5-7 as the Tigers slugged their way past the Royals, 7-3.

Royals and Tigers are all even at 1 game apiece

Game 3 Detroit at KC

Gil Patterson (10-7 3.03) v Steve Rogers (23-11 3.27)

Rogers scattered 9 hits over 7 2/3, meanwhile Jim Rice had 2 doubles including the one in the 5th that drove in Claudell Washington. That gave the Royals a 2-1 lead, Dan Quisenberry got the last 4 outs as the Royals hold on for the 2-1 victory.

Royals lead the Tigers 2 games to 1

Game 2 Dodgers at St Louis

Bob Welch (15-12 2.73) v Jerry Reuss (12-17 3.17)

Both pitchers are brilliant as the game goes to the bottom of the ninth scoreless, when Tom Neidenfeur walks the leadoff hitter, then allows a double to Leon Durham before intentionally walking Dave Winfield. Jim Gantner hits a SF to win the game.

Dodgers and Cardinals are all square at 1

Game 3 St Louis at Dodgers

Gaylord Perry (18-12 2.94) v Rick Sutcliffe (7-12 3.51)

Rick Monday drove in 4, Tony Armas drove in 2 more as Perry was chased after only 3 2/3, the Dodgers cruised 9-2

Dodger take a 2 games to 1 lead over the Cardinals

Game 4 Tigers at Royals

Dan Petry v Dennis Leonard (7-2 4.42)

Tigers take game 6-4, sparked by a 4 run 6th, that included a 3 run bomb from Dwight Evans.

Royals and Tigers all even at 2

Game 5 Royals at Tigers

Frank Tanana v Jack Morris

Leadoff Wilson single, followed by a stolen base, no further advancement; no runs 1 hit no errors 1 LOB
Tanana walks 3, leaves the bases loaded; no runs, no hits, no errors 3 LOB

2 out German Barranca triple; no runs, 1 hit, no errors 1 LOB
Lance Parrish single followed by Tanana's 4th walk, nothing else; no run, 1 hit, no errors 2 LOB

Royals go in order
Gibson singles, steals second, followed by a 2R homer from Dwight Evans, Remy adds a triple, Whitaker doubles, Tigers score 4; 4 runs, 5 hits, 1 error 1 LOB

Royals down in order again, as Morris has retired 7 straight
Tigers go in order for first time today

TOP 5th
2 out walk to UL Washington, nothing else; no runs, no hits, no errors 1 LOB
Tanana chased after 2 singles, Langford allows a hit to Cliff Johnson scoring 1; 1 run, 3 hits, no errors 2 LOB

Luis Silverio homer, followed by a double by Schmidt; 1 run, 2 hits, no errors 1 LOB
Jason Thompson with a 2 out single, nothing more; no runs, 1 hit, no errors 1 LOB

single by Rice, erased with a DP; no runs, 1 hit, no errors 0 LOB
Tigers waste a single by Steve Kemp; no runs, 1 hit, no errors 1 LOB

Royals punchless in the 8th, time is running out on the 81 season
Hammaker relieves Langford, 2 singles; no runs, 2 hits, no errors 2 LOB

Morris finishes off Royals striking out, Bench, Schmidt and Cooper

Tigers win 5-1, advance to the World Series


Game 4 Cardinals at Dodgers

Steve Carlton (19-10 2.21) v Fernando Valenzuela (18-7 2.21)

Fernandomania was alive and well as Valenzuela did not allow an earned run while striking out 8, Dodgers cruise 4-2

Dodgers win NLCS

Dodgers beat the Tigers in 7 games to claim the '81 World Championship

This was the Dodgers 3 Championship since '69

Dennis Leonard has opted out of his contract, testing FA
Al Oliver has exercised his option and will return in '82
Royals do not offer arbitration to Tippy Martinez
Dick Drago and Ken Brett also refuse arbitration

Dwight Evans and the Tigers were unable to see eye to eye on a new contract, is traded to the Expos for Tony Bernazard.

John Candelaria, winner of 20 games 3 of the last 4 seasons
Andre Dawson, Rod Carew and Rollie Fingers top list of free agents

Free Agency update
 

Len Barker signs with the Mets
Gaylord Perry stays put in SL
John Denny stays in SD
Rod Carew takes hit 2562 hits down the coast to the Dodgers
Chet Lemon becomes a Cardinal
White Sox reach agreement with Doug DeCinces and Willie Randolph
Pirates land Andre Dawson

Royals place Johnny Bench on waivers, Bench has repeatedly vetoed trades and now has refused to catch next season. "My knees cannot take it any longer, I will need to play third or DH to continue my career". This appears to be personal, it will be interesting to see how much interest there will be.

Expos send promising slugger Tim Wallach to Boston for reliever Chuck Rainey

Wait...players can refuse to play a position? I never knew that!

The waiver wire produced a suitor for Johnny Bench

The Orioles have dealt John Shelby and Mike Stanton to the Royals for Bench.
Not much for a future HOFer, but better than just letting him walk.

Royals add John Stearns to help anchor the C position

Rollie Fingers and Graig Nettles head to St Louis
Reggie Smith to the A's
Garry Templeton and Jerry Koosman to the Giants
Larry Herndon to the Mets
Lee Mazzilli to the White Sox
Joe Niekro to the Angels
Davey Lopes heads to the Indians, Buddy Bell resigns with club
Lee Lacy resigns and Dave Parker signs with the Phillies
Dennis Leonard becomes a Houston Astro
John Candelaria is now a member of the Padres

JR Richard's career is over with bone chips in his elbow

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1365875189

bump

Too bad about Richard of course. He had such promise.

Yeah, it was really too bad to see so many of the promising young starters of the 70's/80's fizzle out. Or break down from overuse

Tough luck losing to Detroit in the ALCS. At least the Dodgers took'em down in the series.

Sucks about JR but the Astros are getting a capable replacement in Leo. Really stinks that you couldn't re-sign him though.

Not much of a return for Bench, but like you said, it beats getting nothing.

Love this, royalblue5. KUTGW!

5/1/82 update
 

Time for another look at the monthly leaders, including a rookie slap hitter in the NL, I bet he turns out to be pretty good.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1366549302

Alan Trammell (DET) out 3-4 months with hamstring strain
Burt Hooton (CHC) out 5 months with shoulder inflammation

John Tudor (BOS) tosses seasons first No-No walking 2 and striking out 7 to beat the Orioles

Nolan Ryan (NYN) fans 17 in a 1 hitter over the Cubs

6/1/82 update
 

David Clyde (MIL) out 13 months
Pat Putnam (MIL) out 3 months
Pedro Guerrero (LA) out 4 weeks
Nolan Ryan (NYN) out 7 weeks

Reggie Smith (OAK) gets hit #2000

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1366675786

Pat Sheridan (KC) out 4 weeks
Mike Schmidt (KC) out 4 weeks
Don Mattingly (NYA) out 4 weeks
Terry Crowley (CLE) out 8 months
Ken Landreaux (CAL) out 5 weeks
Howard Johnson (DET) out 4 weeks

Reggie Jackson (OAK) gets hit # 2000

Seattle sends Dick Tidrow to Boston for Bo Diaz
Seattle sends Denny Walling to Montreal for Dave Hostetler
Seattle sends Dave Bergman to the Cubs for Jim Sundberg
lots of moves for the 25-52 Mariners, only the Twins are nearly as bad

Padres fire their manager, as they find themselves 8 games back

The Royals have befun to actually string together some wins and get back into contention.

7/1/82 update
 

Things are rather tight atop the AL West


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1367624018

injuries
Wade Boggs (BOS) out 4 weeks
Reggie Jackson (OAK) out 4 weeks
Robin Yount (CLE) out 6 weeks

Luis Tiant (CIN) gets win #250

after exhausting their efforts to re-sign Carney Lansford, the Angels have dealt him to the Astros for Gary Thomasson. This comes on the day following Lansford announcement to the AL all star team.

Steve Rogers and Claudell Washington are the Royals representatives for the mid summer classic

Rick Honeycutt (SEA) lost for 13 months, that will prevent him from losing 25+ games.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1367625171

trade deadline update

There were quite a few moves

KC sends German Barranca to Baltimore for Scott McGregor (McGregor was quite unhappy in their AAA, I will give him a chance at the rotation)

Mike Schmidt (KC) out another 4 weeks

White Sox send D DeCinces to Cleveland for Greg Minton

Angels send Gary Pettis to Cincy for Frank Pastore

White Sox send Pete Vuckovich to Baltimore for W Krenchiki

Dodgers ship Mickey Hatcher to Oakland for Bob Apodaca

Toronto sends Ivan DeJesus to Cincy for Bill Scherrer

Cleveland sends Sarge Matthews to Cleveland for Bruce Bochte

Yankees send Larry Christensen to Houston for Terry Puhl

Lou Whitaker (DET) sees hit streak end at 33
John Mayberry (TEX) hits HR #300

If you have been with this thread awhile, than here is a name from the past

Giants send Richie Hebner to Cincy for Cliff Johnson

Each of these guys have either won or been considered for an MVP in this dynasties history

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1367840839

8/1/82 update
 

9/1/82 update
 

AL batter of the month was also the AL Rookie of the month

injury news
Fred Lynn (BOS) out 6-7 weeks
Oscar Gamble (TEX) out 5 weeks
Dave Righetti (NYY) out 3 weeks
Buddy Bell (CLEV) out 4 weeks
LaMarr Hoyt (CLEV) out 7 months

those last two might dampen the Indians pennant hopes


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1368563694
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1368563694

Some nice races shaping up in the AL. Can you make it 5 division titles in a row?

I hope so, I just got Wilson and Schmidt back off of the DL

So here goes, it might be my last in a while, I am going to scale back the spending a bit to maintain a bit mor ecompetitive balance.

Unless I change my mind, that is kind of why I let Bench go, maybe I can shop Schmidt or something. I just don't know, any ideas

Well this years playoffs are now set and they are the same matchups as last season

Royals v Tigers
Dodgers v Cardinals

Kansas City has won the AL West 5 years in a row and the Cardinals have won the NL East 3 straight seasons

Lets see if the AL can end the 4 year winning streak that the NL has on the World Series

Lou Whitaker and Larry Herndon won their respective leagues batting titles

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1368667161

Just got a BNN stats notice that included Joe Morgan

I missed the fact that he retired last season, his career deserves some notoriety

Joe Morgan
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1368668025

sorry for the lack of fanfare

But the Tigers beat KC again as Schmidt and Cooper were injured and unavailable for games 4 and 5

In the NL the Dodgers also require 5 to defeat the Card's

The World Series was swift as the Tigers won it all in 5 games

Congratulations to the Tigers for capturing the 1982 World Championship

Jon Matlack (TEX) picked up his 200th W on the final day

Steve Rogers and Cecil Cooper (KC) have both opted for Free Agency by voiding the last year of their contract

Al Kaline and Milt Pappas have each been elected to the HOF, here is a look at their career numbers

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1369221788