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The Astros have beaten the Pirates as JR Richard out duels John Candelaria in an all rookie matchup
In the AL the KC Royals are on their way to their first ever World Series Carl Morton was strong and Johnny Bench made it clear who the ALCS MVP would be delivering 2 homers including a grand slam. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343272923 |
World Series 1975 style
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The Royals will have home field advantage in this years Fall Classic.
This will also be the first WS to be played entirely on artificial turf. Game 1 Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker Bottom of 2 Bench, Pat Kelly and Frank White all double Royals lead 2-0 Top of 3rd Bostock error leads to 2 Astros runs, sparked by Lou Piniella Tied 2-2 End of 7 Busby has been in and out of trouble, pitch count getting high Dierker has settled in Tied 2-2 Busby goes the distance as does Dierker Cecil Cooper hit a walk off home run to decide game 1 Royals lead series 1-0 Game 2 Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham Bottom of 1st The Royals pound out 4 hits and run allover catcher Carl Taylor on their way to a 4 run inning Royals lead 4-0 Bottom of 2nd Bench adds a 3-r homer Royals lead 7-0 Bottom of 3rd Bostock single scores White after a stolen base Royals lead 8-0 Top of 4th Quirk error allows Bob Watson to score Royals lead 8-1 Bottom of 5th Al Cowens solo homerun Royals lead 9-1 Top of 8th Joe Morgan triple scores Derrel Thomas, Greg Gross thrown out at the plate by Bostock Royals lead 9-2 Bottom of 8th Cecil Cooper single plates Bostock Royals lead 10-2, Niekro relieving Splittorff Top of 9th Cesar Geronimo homers, Astros load bases Lerrin LaGrow gets final out Royals lead WS 2-0 heading to the Astrodome http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343334715 Game 3 Carl Morton vs JR Richard Game 4 and beyond tbd Let the games begin |
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OOPs lost my play by play account
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343336382 Game 4 Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker Top 1st George Brett solo homerun Royals lead 1-0 Top of 6th Poquette triple scores 2, Quirk single plates Poquette Royals lead 4-0 Bottom of 7th Mayberry single scores Derrel Thomas, but Busby escapes a bases loaded jam Royals lead 4-1 Top of 8th Busby help his cause with a 2 out single scoring Bench Royals lead 5-1 Top of 9th Cooper double scores an insurance run Royals lead 6-1 Busby complete game Royals lead WS 3-1 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343337625 |
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Game 5
Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham Bottom of 1st 3 hits and 1 walk lead to a big inning Astros lead 3-0 Bottom of 3rd Astros score 5 times on 3 hits, including 2 run double by Billingham Astros lead 8-0 Top 4th Bench 2r homerun, highlights 3 run inning Astros lead 8-3 Top 5th Bostock homerun and Poquette sac fly Astros lead 8-5 Bottom 7th Greg Gross single drives in an insurance run Astros lead 9-5 Bottom 8th Norm Miller collects 2 rbi's as Astros complete their victory Royals lead WS 3-2, headed back to KC http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343338354 Game 6 Carl Morton vs JR Richard Bottom 2nd Jamie Quirk single scores Bench Royals lead 1-0 Top 3rd Morgan and Rader sac flies, along with a Mayberry single, as Astros score 3 Astros lead 3-1 Bottom 4th Pat Kelly double scores Cooper Astros lead 3-2 Top 5th 2r single by Bob Watson stretches Astros lead Astros lead 5-2 Bottom 5th Bostock steals home as part of double steal, Poquette drives in Brett Astros lead 5-4, Gura warming in pen Top 6th Doug Rader doubles in a run Astros lead 6-4, Gura into game Richard stays strong and Giusti picks up the save Series tied at 3 all http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343339148 |
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Game 7
Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker top 1st Bostock throws Thomas out at the plate 0-0 bottom 1st Bostock double, followed by Brett walk and Bench single Royals lead 1-0 top 2nd Steve Busby works around a Watson single Royals lead 1-0 bottom 2nd 3 up 3 down Royals lead 1-0 Top 3rd 3 up 3 down bottom 3rd Bench drives in Bostock, followed by a Poquette double scoring 2 Royals lead 4-0 4th both teams 3 up 3 down Top 5th Carl Taylor 2 out double, nothing more bottom 5th 3 up 3 down Top 6th Derrel Thomas stranded at third Bottom 6th 3 up 3 down 7th 3 up 3 down both teams top 8th Busby works out of trouble no runs scored bottom 8th Kelly drives in insurance run Royals lead 5-0 top 9th Doug Rader 2 out single, Busby finishes what he started Royals Win Royals Win Steve Busby wins MVP going 3-0 allowing 1 run over 27 innings, that is an ACE http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343342363 |
nice job Busby!
And you gotta love a guy like Carl Morton...bigtime contributor in the playoffs...love that! |
That is so true, I was just thinking about the role he might play on the 76 team, should fit right in. Hopefully, Leonard will play a larger role as well.
Free agency will play a very big role as well, kind of excited to see how it works out. But, could stink if I am unable to keep the team together. |
Just days after the WS championship parade back in Kansas City, a new day of baseball is upon us.
The reserve clause era is over and free agency has begun. The Royals have 7 eligible players and have extended offers to 4 of them. Amos Otis, Mike Torrez, Joe Niekro and Dick Drago however, Pat Kelly believes he is worth superstar money, management does not agree Carl Morton a late season stud in the rotation and factor in the ALCS indicated that he would prefer to test the open market Gene Alley who was a big pickup in the middle infield will be allowed to move on, if for no other reason than the fact that he is 35 yrs old and the Royals believe they can improve upon him via free agency. I will keep you posted as to any major moves and also give some updates as to teams budget room in advance of their moves. The Reds have fired Joe Schultz, despite having been NL manager of the year the last two seasons The Angels fell short once again and it caught Ted Williams his job. The Phillies have let go of Earl Weaver as well The Mets, who traded Bud Harrelson to the Angels for Bruce Bochte, reacquire him in exchange for John Milner On the North side of Chicago, the Cubs welcome Gary Mathews to the club. |
The acquisition of John Milner has allowed the Angels to make a move
Angels send Lee May to the Yankees, while the Yankees part ways with veteran reliever Chris Short Davey Johnson has a new address in Cleveland as the Padres receive Duane Kuiper Not sure when the "upcoming Free agents" will file, maybe it will be after the 76 season, just don'e know what to expect from the game having never done a sim during this period before. Does anyone else know, there are certainly ALOT of talented players listed in "upcoming FA" and not many people resigning them. |
1975 a look back
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1976 a Look ahead (predictions)
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Bobby Murcer (NYA) broken ankle to miss 4-5 months
Mickey Lolich (Det) torn rotator cuff out 13 months, has won 61 games over last 3 years George Scott (TEX) ruptured achilles out 4 months Yankees ship Dave Kingman and his 42 HR to Houston for Bob Watson, look for Watson to take over at 1B for the Bombers A few big name players have begun to resign with their clubs, thus avoiding free agency |
Although the Royals seem to be physically healthy, there is definitely something wrong. Defending the AL crown will be very difficult for the boys in blue, especially after their 0-5 start averaging barely more that 2 runs per game.
The A's have resigned Sal Bando Top 10 prospects for 1976 Mark Fidrych SP (DET) Mike Krukow SP (CHC) Andre Dawson OF (MON) Len Barker SP (TEX) Dale Murphy C (ATL) Willie Randolph 2b (PITT) Moose Haas SP (MIL) Bob Knepper SP (SF) Gary Roenicke OF (MON) Jason Thompson 1B (DET) |
5/1/76 update
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Well the Royals are playing a bit better, after winning 5 in a row, they have begun to struggle again. Manager Morton is preaching to the club, "this is a marathon not a sprint, steady the course and we will be fine."
Reggie Jackson has accepted a new contract in Oakland as Charlie Finley continues to try to secure many of his stars. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343737729 |
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5/16/76 musings from the weekend
Resignings
Oscar Gamble (CHC) Steve Carlton (SL) No-hitters Steve Carlton (SL)-the day before he re-signed, interesting, huh Jim Palmer (Balt) Milestones Boog Powell (Balt) 2000 hits Carl Yastrzemski (Bos) 300 HR Injuries Mark Fidrych (DET) 8 months, the Bird was winless at the time Trades Richie Zisk heads to Texas in exchange for Jeff Burroughs, who heads to Pittsburgh. Wow, Burroughs in LF and Parker in RF, that is some beef Royals are playing much better, as all cylinders are currently firing, now a respectable 15-16 record |
6/1/76 update
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Well the Royals are definitely back to hitting the baseball, much like they were the end of last season
The Pirates acquire yet another OF, trading Gene Garber to the Tigers in exchange for Ben Ogilvie. Andy Messersmith avoids playing a season with no contract by resigning with the Angels Bill Russell (LAN) will miss 4 months with a strained hip http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 |
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Just how many at bats can Enos Cabell go without reaching via a walk?
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Dodgers might need to check out their training staff, in the last week
Roy White and Rick Rhoden have been lost for at least 2 months Mickey Rivers (LAA) lost for 6-7 weeks with a bad hammy Alan Bannister (PHI) lost for 9 months Dan Ford (MINN) out 7 months with broken bone Tigers trade Willie Horton to Oakland for Archie Reynolds, it is Hortons 4th team in 3 years. Jack Billingham headed to Pittsburgh for Ken McMullen, who is headed to Houston The Royals move awful OBP guy Enos Cabell and last years ALCS hero, Carl Morton to the Yankees, in exchange the Royals get lefty reliever Tippy Martinez. The club has decided for now, to continue to work with Jamie Quirk at SS, Frank White just went to the DL, which will allow Gene Alley more at bats. It is rumored that the GM is in negotiations with the Dodgers for SS Ivan DeJesus, however, it would cost the Royals their top prospect Ruppert Jones. stay tuned..... |
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