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ayaghmour2 · 06-20-2018, 05:43 PM

April 12th, 2018: We have today off, before heading to Boston for four with the Red Sox. We'd see Rick Porcello (0-1, 6.30 ERA), Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Sale (1-0, 6.91 ERA), and David Price (1-1, 1.27 ERA).

April 13th, 2018: The Rangers will be without Doug Fister for the rest of the year with a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He started the year 1-0 with a 7.53 ERA.

We opened the series with Chris Tillman (1-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP) taking on Rick Porcello (0-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.50 WHIP). If Tillman has a rough outing, I'd send him to the pen. Or even better, waive/trade him... We got crushed 11-1, and that marks the end of Tillman's rotation time...

He allowed 6 runs in 3.2 innings with 8 hits, a walk, and 4 strikeouts. Jhan Marinez made his Orioles debut, allowing a run and 4 hits in 1.2 innings. Aaron Bummer continues to struggled, 3 runs in 1.1 innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts.

Pedro Alvarez was 1-for-3 with a walk and solo homer. Jonathan Schoop was 1-for-4 with a double.

I don't know why or how, but I got decent offers for Tillman, including Victor Arano, who made an appearence in my Marlins dynasty. I ended up trading him to the White Sox for CL Ryan Burr, RP Jose Ruiz, and RP Bruce Rondon. They must see something in Tillman I don't, and even my Assistant GM doesn't like this deal that is easily in my favor...

Burr is rated a 2.5 potential, and was a former 5th Round Pick by Arizona. He's got two plus pithes and reaches high 90s with his fastball. Ruiz is also a 2.5 potential, and actually pitched an inning with the Padres back in 2017. He's got a starter's arsenal, but lacks the stamina to pitch deep into games. He also throws high 90s.

Last, is the 27-year-old flamethrower Bruce Rondon, who will replace Tillman on the active roster. Back in 2016, he looked like a future star, with a 2.97 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 36.1 innings with 45 strikeouts. He had an awful 2017, however, with a 10.91 ERA and 1.98 WHIP.

April 14th, 2018: The Dodgers signed CL Trevor Rosenthal to a 1-year, $4.8 million contract to rehab. The 27-year-old will miss all this season with a torn UCL.

We looked to even the series back up, as the Sox' Eduardo Rodrgiuez made his season debut against Kevin Gausman (3-0, 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP). We allowed late runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th, and blew our 3-1 leaed to take the 4-3 loss.

Gausman pitched fine, 5 innings with 8 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Could've been better, could also have been Chris Tillman. Rondon made his Orioles debut, going 1.1 innings with a walk, run, and strikeout. Mychal Givens got the loss, a run in 0.2 innings off a hit and walk.

Manny Machado finally had a good game, going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles and all three RBI's. Tim Bekham was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Anthony Santander was 1-for-4 with a run scored.

Steven Matz tossed a 3-hit shutout as the Mets beat Milwaukee 7-0.

April 15th, 2018: The Marlins will be without LHP Jorge De La Rosa for the year with a torn ulnar collateral ligament. It's interesting that the AI Marlins also picked up De La Rosa, although I used him out of the pen, not rotation.

We looked to avoid another loss with Mike Wright (0-0, 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP) taking on Chris Sale (1-0, 6.91 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). I think their lines might be swapped... Andrew Benintendi hit a walk off solo homer in the 9th as the Sox won again, this time 5-4.

Wright pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) with 7 hits and 5 strikeouts. Mychal Givens allowed a run, walk, and 2 hits, while getting just 1 out. Brad Brach was charged with the loss, allowing a run off 2 hits in 0.1 innings.

Manny Machado was 1-for-3 with a 2-run homer and a walk. Adrew Susac was 1-for-3 with a solo homer. Anthony Santander was 0-for-2, but walked, stole a base, and scored. Adam Jones was 1-for-4 with an RBI.

The Pirates Jameson Taillon tossed a 5-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over the Marlins.

April 16th, 2018: We're all the way down to 29th in the Power Rankings, as we've lost 5 in a rown and 8 of our last 10.

Alex Cobb made his Orioles debut agasint David Price (1-1, 1.27 ERA, 0.75 WHIP) as we looked to avoid the sweep. We scored 4 in the 8th to tie the game at 5. This time, Xander Bogaerts walked it off with a single off Richard Blieer as the Sox completed the sweep with a 6-5 win.

Trey Mancini left the game after getting hit by a pitch...

Cobb went 5 innings with 7 hits, 3 runs, and 4 strikeouts in his seaosn debut. Jhan Marinez went 0.2 innings, allowing 2 solo homers. Darren O'Day was charged with the loss, allowing a hit and recording just 1 out.

Tim Beckham was 1-for-3 with a walk, grand slam, and two total runs scored. Caleb Joseph was 2-for-4 with a double. Craig Gentry was 1-for-4 with a double.

The Rockies 1B Ryan McMahon hit for the cycle in a 6-5 win over the Pirates.

We're off to Detroit to face the 8-8 Tigers. We'd see Jordan Zimmerman (0-1, 6.75 ERA), Mike Fiers, and Matt Boyd (0-2, 2.65 ERA).

April 17th, 2018: All of Mancini's x-rays came up negative, and he's fine.

The Yankees lost Jordan Montgomery for the year with a torn rotator cuff, and I know first hand how hard it is to lose him. He was 1-0 with a 2.92 ERA to start the season.

Now 6-11, we looked to earn a win with Andrew Cashner (0-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP) taking on Jordan Zimmermann (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) in the first of three. We can't win one run games, and dropped the opener 6-5.

Cashner allowed 8 hits and 4 runs in 3 innings with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Miguel Casro allowed 2 more in 1.2 innings with 3 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Bruce Rondon pitched 1.1 innings, with a walk and 4 strikeouts.

Anthony Santander went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a run scored, and 2 RBI's. Manny Machardo was 1-for-4 with a 2 run double. Adam Jones was 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Craig Gentry was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored.

Twins 1B Joe Mauer hit his 2,000th career hit. The longtime face of the franchise is a career .308/.391/.443 hitter in 1,744 career games.

I really wanted to claim CF Aaron Hicks of waivers, but I couldn't afford his contract...

April 18th, 2018: Max Scherzer tore his UCL and will miss the rest of the year. This is the second major injury to the Nationals rotation.

We looked to stop this skid that has dropped us all the way to last place, with Dylan Bundy (0-1, 1.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) facing Matt Boyd (0-2, 2.65 ERA, 0.76 WHIP). We finally stopped the skid with a nice 3-1 victory to even the series.

Bundy went 6, allowing just 2 hits, a run, and he struck out 8. Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier earned holds while Brad Brach recorded his 3rd save. Givens struck out 2 in the 7th.

Adam Jones was 2-for-4 with a double. Tim Beckham was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Anthony Santander was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's. Chris Davis was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored, to raise his hits per game average to .333 (he's hitting .097 in 18 games).

After the game, I designated Pedro Alvarez for assignment because I noticed I only had three outfielders. I'd call someone up tomorrow.

April 19th, 2018: He didn't desere the callup, but I brought up RF Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Carl, the legendary Red Sox LF. He's having an awful year in the mionrs, but can play all three positions, and Austin Hays needs more developmental time.

Mike Fiers made his season debut against Kevin Gausman (3-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) in the final game of the series. Fiers left with injury, but we were shutout 9-0.

Gausman left with a sore thumb, but won't miss his next start. He allwoed 3 runs and 4 hits with a strikeout in the 1st. Jhan Marinez allowed 3 hits in 3.1 innings with a strikeout. Aaron Bummer allowed 4 runs in 2.1 innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts, and he'd be on his way to AAA. Darren O'Day allowed 2 more in the final 1.1 innings with 3 hits.

We had just 3 hits, including a pair of singles by Anthony Santander. Tim Beckham was 1-for-4 with a single.

We'd head home for four with the Indians. We'd see Josh Tomlin (1-1, 3.60 ERA), Mike Clevinger (1-1, 4.09 ERA), Corey Kluber (1-0, 6.10 ERA), and Carlos Carrascso (!-2, 3.00 ERA).

06-20-2018, 05:43 PM	#5
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	April 12th-April 19th April 12th, 2018: We have today off, before heading to Boston for four with the Red Sox. We'd see Rick Porcello (0-1, 6.30 ERA), Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Sale (1-0, 6.91 ERA), and David Price (1-1, 1.27 ERA). April 13th, 2018: The Rangers will be without Doug Fister for the rest of the year with a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He started the year 1-0 with a 7.53 ERA. We opened the series with Chris Tillman (1-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP) taking on Rick Porcello (0-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.50 WHIP). If Tillman has a rough outing, I'd send him to the pen. Or even better, waive/trade him... We got crushed 11-1, and that marks the end of Tillman's rotation time... He allowed 6 runs in 3.2 innings with 8 hits, a walk, and 4 strikeouts. Jhan Marinez made his Orioles debut, allowing a run and 4 hits in 1.2 innings. Aaron Bummer continues to struggled, 3 runs in 1.1 innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts. Pedro Alvarez was 1-for-3 with a walk and solo homer. Jonathan Schoop was 1-for-4 with a double. I don't know why or how, but I got decent offers for Tillman, including Victor Arano, who made an appearence in my Marlins dynasty. I ended up trading him to the White Sox for CL Ryan Burr, RP Jose Ruiz, and RP Bruce Rondon. They must see something in Tillman I don't, and even my Assistant GM doesn't like this deal that is easily in my favor... Burr is rated a 2.5 potential, and was a former 5th Round Pick by Arizona. He's got two plus pithes and reaches high 90s with his fastball. Ruiz is also a 2.5 potential, and actually pitched an inning with the Padres back in 2017. He's got a starter's arsenal, but lacks the stamina to pitch deep into games. He also throws high 90s. Last, is the 27-year-old flamethrower Bruce Rondon, who will replace Tillman on the active roster. Back in 2016, he looked like a future star, with a 2.97 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 36.1 innings with 45 strikeouts. He had an awful 2017, however, with a 10.91 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. April 14th, 2018: The Dodgers signed CL Trevor Rosenthal to a 1-year, $4.8 million contract to rehab. The 27-year-old will miss all this season with a torn UCL. We looked to even the series back up, as the Sox' Eduardo Rodrgiuez made his season debut against Kevin Gausman (3-0, 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP). We allowed late runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th, and blew our 3-1 leaed to take the 4-3 loss. Gausman pitched fine, 5 innings with 8 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Could've been better, could also have been Chris Tillman. Rondon made his Orioles debut, going 1.1 innings with a walk, run, and strikeout. Mychal Givens got the loss, a run in 0.2 innings off a hit and walk. Manny Machado finally had a good game, going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles and all three RBI's. Tim Bekham was 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Anthony Santander was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Steven Matz tossed a 3-hit shutout as the Mets beat Milwaukee 7-0. April 15th, 2018: The Marlins will be without LHP Jorge De La Rosa for the year with a torn ulnar collateral ligament. It's interesting that the AI Marlins also picked up De La Rosa, although I used him out of the pen, not rotation. We looked to avoid another loss with Mike Wright (0-0, 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP) taking on Chris Sale (1-0, 6.91 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). I think their lines might be swapped... Andrew Benintendi hit a walk off solo homer in the 9th as the Sox won again, this time 5-4. Wright pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) with 7 hits and 5 strikeouts. Mychal Givens allowed a run, walk, and 2 hits, while getting just 1 out. Brad Brach was charged with the loss, allowing a run off 2 hits in 0.1 innings. Manny Machado was 1-for-3 with a 2-run homer and a walk. Adrew Susac was 1-for-3 with a solo homer. Anthony Santander was 0-for-2, but walked, stole a base, and scored. Adam Jones was 1-for-4 with an RBI. The Pirates Jameson Taillon tossed a 5-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. April 16th, 2018: We're all the way down to 29th in the Power Rankings, as we've lost 5 in a rown and 8 of our last 10. Alex Cobb made his Orioles debut agasint David Price (1-1, 1.27 ERA, 0.75 WHIP) as we looked to avoid the sweep. We scored 4 in the 8th to tie the game at 5. This time, Xander Bogaerts walked it off with a single off Richard Blieer as the Sox completed the sweep with a 6-5 win. Trey Mancini left the game after getting hit by a pitch... Cobb went 5 innings with 7 hits, 3 runs, and 4 strikeouts in his seaosn debut. Jhan Marinez went 0.2 innings, allowing 2 solo homers. Darren O'Day was charged with the loss, allowing a hit and recording just 1 out. Tim Beckham was 1-for-3 with a walk, grand slam, and two total runs scored. Caleb Joseph was 2-for-4 with a double. Craig Gentry was 1-for-4 with a double. The Rockies 1B Ryan McMahon hit for the cycle in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. We're off to Detroit to face the 8-8 Tigers. We'd see Jordan Zimmerman (0-1, 6.75 ERA), Mike Fiers, and Matt Boyd (0-2, 2.65 ERA). April 17th, 2018: All of Mancini's x-rays came up negative, and he's fine. The Yankees lost Jordan Montgomery for the year with a torn rotator cuff, and I know first hand how hard it is to lose him. He was 1-0 with a 2.92 ERA to start the season. Now 6-11, we looked to earn a win with Andrew Cashner (0-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP) taking on Jordan Zimmermann (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) in the first of three. We can't win one run games, and dropped the opener 6-5. Cashner allowed 8 hits and 4 runs in 3 innings with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Miguel Casro allowed 2 more in 1.2 innings with 3 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Bruce Rondon pitched 1.1 innings, with a walk and 4 strikeouts. Anthony Santander went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a run scored, and 2 RBI's. Manny Machardo was 1-for-4 with a 2 run double. Adam Jones was 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Craig Gentry was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Twins 1B Joe Mauer hit his 2,000th career hit. The longtime face of the franchise is a career .308/.391/.443 hitter in 1,744 career games. I really wanted to claim CF Aaron Hicks of waivers, but I couldn't afford his contract... April 18th, 2018: Max Scherzer tore his UCL and will miss the rest of the year. This is the second major injury to the Nationals rotation. We looked to stop this skid that has dropped us all the way to last place, with Dylan Bundy (0-1, 1.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) facing Matt Boyd (0-2, 2.65 ERA, 0.76 WHIP). We finally stopped the skid with a nice 3-1 victory to even the series. Bundy went 6, allowing just 2 hits, a run, and he struck out 8. Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier earned holds while Brad Brach recorded his 3rd save. Givens struck out 2 in the 7th. Adam Jones was 2-for-4 with a double. Tim Beckham was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Anthony Santander was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's. Chris Davis was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored, to raise his hits per game average to .333 (he's hitting .097 in 18 games). After the game, I designated Pedro Alvarez for assignment because I noticed I only had three outfielders. I'd call someone up tomorrow. April 19th, 2018: He didn't desere the callup, but I brought up RF Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Carl, the legendary Red Sox LF. He's having an awful year in the mionrs, but can play all three positions, and Austin Hays needs more developmental time. Mike Fiers made his season debut against Kevin Gausman (3-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) in the final game of the series. Fiers left with injury, but we were shutout 9-0. Gausman left with a sore thumb, but won't miss his next start. He allwoed 3 runs and 4 hits with a strikeout in the 1st. Jhan Marinez allowed 3 hits in 3.1 innings with a strikeout. Aaron Bummer allowed 4 runs in 2.1 innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts, and he'd be on his way to AAA. Darren O'Day allowed 2 more in the final 1.1 innings with 3 hits. We had just 3 hits, including a pair of singles by Anthony Santander. Tim Beckham was 1-for-4 with a single. We'd head home for four with the Indians. We'd see Josh Tomlin (1-1, 3.60 ERA), Mike Clevinger (1-1, 4.09 ERA), Corey Kluber (1-0, 6.10 ERA), and Carlos Carrascso (!-2, 3.00 ERA).