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ayaghmour2 · 09-23-2018, 07:09 PM

July 7th, 2030: The San Diego Padres acquired RHP Michael Baumann and LF Jared Brandon from the Boston Doves for RHP Chris Helms, RHP Josh Carter, and SS Jonathan Gerdes. It's an even enough deal, but I like the package for San Diego (well, Baumann) better.

Another trade was between Oakland and Texas. The Athletics sent RHP Yadiel Flores and RHP Jorge Flores to the Rangers for 2B Gabe Pennella and RHP Alfredo Aldana. I really like this deal for the Rangers.

We had an off day today, and we'll head to San Francisco for three with the Giants. We'll face Eric Warren (4-4, 5.16 ERA), Dan Poinsette (6-1, 2.44 ERA), and John Swanda (5-9, 5.00 ERA).

July 9th, 2030: I made my big International Signing, gifting C Kieron Freeth a $6 million bonus. The 16-year-old from Aruba is a 5* prospect who's a way better hitter then he is defender. "Porky" has 100 rated power with elite plate discipline, plus-plus gap power, and he doesn't strike out too much. He's just an average contact hitter, but he's oozing with big league talent. With work on his defense, he could be one of the best catchers to every play the game.

Pretty big words for a 16-year-old though...

RF Ernie Frye was named NL Player of the Week! Frye hit .545 with a homer and 7 RBI's in 5 games.

Former Marlin minor leaguer Heath Hawkins will miss the rest of the year with a torn flexor tendon. The Rockies reliever was having a breakout season as a 34-year-old rookie (11.2 innings back in 2027 with the Royals the rest of his big league stats), going 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 44.1 innings out of the pen. The extreme groundballer was a 26th Round Pick from the Brewers in 2019, but he was released draft day. He pitched for 8 total organizations in his long professional career.

We jumped up to 2nd in the Power Rankings! Just 1 game back of the Mets, we're 53-37!

Prospect Watch: SS Josh Norrod (GCL Marlins):

With the GCL seasons still towards the beginning, 2028 1st Rounder Josh Norrod has started out hot. He's hitting .395/.500/.419 in 12 games with 4 RBI's and 2 steals. As you can tell by his slugging, Norrod isn't known for his power, but he's a smart fielder with a little speed. He's a great defender at short who's extremely surehanded and smooth turning double plays. Norrod doesn't rank in our Top 30 Prospect list, but that doesn't mean he's not a quality prospect. He's got 2.5* potential still (4* when drafted) and his current ratings have increased steadily the past two seasons. He had a really rough professional debut in 2028, but he's really started to turn the corner this year. He's extremely raw, but he's got big league potential for sure.

We opened the series in San Francisco with Dursun Erbakan (4-3, 4.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) facing Eric Warren (4-4, 5.16 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). Erbakan has really turned the corner, with four of his last five starts he's allowed 2 or less runs, the fifth just 3. He kept that streak up, but the pen blew the game for him and it went into extras. In the 11th, Miguel Urena, a reliever, hit a walk-off single and the Giants won 5-4.

Erbakan went 6 with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 5 strikeouts. Juan Toribio went 0.2 innings with 2 hits and 2 runs. Chad Scoles got the loss, 1.1 innings with 2 hits, a run, walk, and 3 strikeouts.

Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a double and solo homer. Noah Smith was 1-for-2 with an RBI. Sergio Tello came off the bench and was 1-for-3 with a run scored and RBI. Ernie Frye had a pinch hit RBI double in the 7th. Rodolfo Solorzano was 1-for-5 with a double.

July 9th, 2030: The Mets acquired RHP Dovydas Neverauskas from the Reds for 1B Eddie Jumpp and CF Doug Smiley. I don't know what the Reds were thinking...

I thought maybe they'd give me Aguirre for almost nothing, but I was dead wrong...

I was able to get a decent enough deal for me, but I'd wait until the All-Star Break before really getting into it.

We looked to even the series up with C.J. Jorgensen (8-5, 3.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) facing Dan Poinsette (6-1, 2.44 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) who's been excellent recently. Tied at 3 in the 9th, Ernie Frye hit a pinch-hit RBI triple and we took the middle game 4-3.

Not sure why Frye isn't starting...

Jorgensen went 5.1 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 8 strikeouts. Juan Toribio was charged with a run and hit with 2 strikeouts. Jamie Priest got the win, 1.1 innings with a hit. Scoles tossed a perfect 9th for his 21st save.

Mac Horvath was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and walk. Sergio Tello was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and run scored.

July 9th, 2030: We looked to take the series with Pat Saitta (7-4, 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) facing John Swanda (5-9, 5.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). Despite a rough three run first, Saitta settled down and we won the finale 9-3.

Saitta managed to finish 7 innings with 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Steve Hudson tossed an inning with 2 strikeouts.

Juan Ramirez was 2-for-5 with a grand slam and 5 RBI's. Noah Smith was 3-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a homer. Juan Simental was 2-for-2 with 2 runs, 2 walks, 2 steals, and a sac-fly. Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, an RBI, and walk. Fernando Tatis Jr. was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Saitta was 1-for-2 with a run and sac-bunt.

Former minor league Marlin 1B Sean Taylor was 5-for-5 in a 7-2 Twins win over the Rays.

We'll finish the first half with a home series against the Pilots. We'll face Chase Cohen (2-1, 3.86 ERA), Juan Quintana (3-7, 5.40 ERA), and Joe Holden (7-4, 3.76 ERA).

July 11th, 2030: I grabbed another International Amateur, SS Silvestro Nuti, a switch hitter from Venezuela. The powerful youngster signed a $700,000 bonus. He has experience at first, second, third, short and right. He's got a plus arm and plus range in the infield and a plus-plus arm in the outfield. As a hitter, he's got plus-plus power with good footspeed, although he will struggle with strikeouts.

The Reds lost "closer" Juan Guerrero for the year with a torn labrum. He had 10 saves, but a 7.16 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 16.1 innings.

The Pilots were in town as Devon Peterson (3-6, 5.67 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) took on Chase Cohen (2-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). We just outplayed them today, and won the opener 8-4.

Peterson had a great outing, 6 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Maybe he hear I considered using him in a package for Esteban Aguirre... Ken Adeniran and Jamie Priest earned holds before C.J. LaFever picked up the save. Between Adenrian and Priest, Luis Alcantra allowed 2 hits that both scored. LaFever tossed 2 innings with a hit, walk, and 4 strikeotus.

Jackson Miller was 2-for-3 with 2 runs, a walk, hit by pitch, double, and steal. Mac Horvath was 1-for-2 with a run scored, RBI, 3 walks, and a double. Juan Ramirez and Juan Simental were both 1-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a walk, and a homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk, 2 RBI's, and a double. Peterson was 1-for-2.

July 12th, 2030: The Mariners will be without SP Nate Hume for the year with a torn rotator cuff. The 25-year-old was 8-2 with a 3.80 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 111.1 innings (19 starts).

The Nationals put 5* CF Treyjn Fletcher on the Trade Block. If I didn't have such a good outfield...

The series continued with Steve Paustian (7-7, 3.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP) battling Juan Quintana (3-7, 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP). The Pilots evened the series with a 8-3 win.

Jon Reid left with a sore elbow, and he'll head to the DL for 2-3 weeks.

Paustian went 5 innings with 7 hits, 4 runs, and 3 strikeouts. Jamie Priest went 0.2 innings with 2 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and strikeout. Steve Hudson went 2 innings with 3 hits, a run, and 4 strikeouts.

Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-4 with a run scored, RBI, and steal. Joey Bart was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a walk.

July 13th, 2030: I didn't feel a need to callup a player for just 1 day, so I'll roll with a 25 man roster today.

The All-Star Rosters were announced today! CL Chad Scoles (6th), RP C.J. LaFever (2nd), and LF Juan Ramirez (2nd) will represent us, with Ramirez starting.

Ernie Frye was mega snubbed! He's hitting .373/.423/.525 with 5 homers, 48 RBI's, and 16 steals (alebit, he's been caught 15 times). How he is not an All-Star is beyond me... C.J. Jorgensen (8-5, 3.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 105 K's) and Juan Simental (.288/.339/.586, 23 HR, 53 RBI) also deserved it, but neither was as big of a snub as Frye.

Minnesota sent CF Jorge Flores to the White Sox to acquire RHP Bo Takahasi. I like this deal for the Sox, although Flores has been terrible the past two seasons.

With a win here we could take first place heading into the break! Dursun Erbakan (4-3, 4.36 ERA, 1.33 WHIP) will face Joe Holden (7-4, 3.76 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) as we look to take the series. The pitching was brilliant, and we finished the 1st half with a 2-0 shutout!

Erbakan went 6 with 6 hits, a walk, and 9 strikeouts. Juan Toribio and C.J. LaFever both struck out 2 in an inning to get holds (LaFever allowed a hit). Chad Scoles walked 1 and struck out 2 to earn his 22nd save in a hitless 9th.

Rodolfo Solorzano was 2-for-3. Fernando Tatis Jr. was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-2 with a walk. Gregorio Alvarenga and Juan Simental were both 1-for-4.

We resume baseball activities on July 17th!

09-23-2018, 07:09 PM	#444
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,077	July 7th-July 13th July 7th, 2030: The San Diego Padres acquired RHP Michael Baumann and LF Jared Brandon from the Boston Doves for RHP Chris Helms, RHP Josh Carter, and SS Jonathan Gerdes. It's an even enough deal, but I like the package for San Diego (well, Baumann) better. Another trade was between Oakland and Texas. The Athletics sent RHP Yadiel Flores and RHP Jorge Flores to the Rangers for 2B Gabe Pennella and RHP Alfredo Aldana. I really like this deal for the Rangers. We had an off day today, and we'll head to San Francisco for three with the Giants. We'll face Eric Warren (4-4, 5.16 ERA), Dan Poinsette (6-1, 2.44 ERA), and John Swanda (5-9, 5.00 ERA). July 9th, 2030: I made my big International Signing, gifting C Kieron Freeth a $6 million bonus. The 16-year-old from Aruba is a 5* prospect who's a way better hitter then he is defender. "Porky" has 100 rated power with elite plate discipline, plus-plus gap power, and he doesn't strike out too much. He's just an average contact hitter, but he's oozing with big league talent. With work on his defense, he could be one of the best catchers to every play the game. Pretty big words for a 16-year-old though... RF Ernie Frye was named NL Player of the Week! Frye hit .545 with a homer and 7 RBI's in 5 games. Former Marlin minor leaguer Heath Hawkins will miss the rest of the year with a torn flexor tendon. The Rockies reliever was having a breakout season as a 34-year-old rookie (11.2 innings back in 2027 with the Royals the rest of his big league stats), going 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 44.1 innings out of the pen. The extreme groundballer was a 26th Round Pick from the Brewers in 2019, but he was released draft day. He pitched for 8 total organizations in his long professional career. We jumped up to 2nd in the Power Rankings! Just 1 game back of the Mets, we're 53-37! Prospect Watch: SS Josh Norrod (GCL Marlins): With the GCL seasons still towards the beginning, 2028 1st Rounder Josh Norrod has started out hot. He's hitting .395/.500/.419 in 12 games with 4 RBI's and 2 steals. As you can tell by his slugging, Norrod isn't known for his power, but he's a smart fielder with a little speed. He's a great defender at short who's extremely surehanded and smooth turning double plays. Norrod doesn't rank in our Top 30 Prospect list, but that doesn't mean he's not a quality prospect. He's got 2.5* potential still (4* when drafted) and his current ratings have increased steadily the past two seasons. He had a really rough professional debut in 2028, but he's really started to turn the corner this year. He's extremely raw, but he's got big league potential for sure. We opened the series in San Francisco with Dursun Erbakan (4-3, 4.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) facing Eric Warren (4-4, 5.16 ERA, 1.40 WHIP). Erbakan has really turned the corner, with four of his last five starts he's allowed 2 or less runs, the fifth just 3. He kept that streak up, but the pen blew the game for him and it went into extras. In the 11th, Miguel Urena, a reliever, hit a walk-off single and the Giants won 5-4. Erbakan went 6 with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 5 strikeouts. Juan Toribio went 0.2 innings with 2 hits and 2 runs. Chad Scoles got the loss, 1.1 innings with 2 hits, a run, walk, and 3 strikeouts. Juan Simental was 2-for-5 with a double and solo homer. Noah Smith was 1-for-2 with an RBI. Sergio Tello came off the bench and was 1-for-3 with a run scored and RBI. Ernie Frye had a pinch hit RBI double in the 7th. Rodolfo Solorzano was 1-for-5 with a double. July 9th, 2030: The Mets acquired RHP Dovydas Neverauskas from the Reds for 1B Eddie Jumpp and CF Doug Smiley. I don't know what the Reds were thinking... I thought maybe they'd give me Aguirre for almost nothing, but I was dead wrong... I was able to get a decent enough deal for me, but I'd wait until the All-Star Break before really getting into it. We looked to even the series up with C.J. Jorgensen (8-5, 3.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) facing Dan Poinsette (6-1, 2.44 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) who's been excellent recently. Tied at 3 in the 9th, Ernie Frye hit a pinch-hit RBI triple and we took the middle game 4-3. Not sure why Frye isn't starting... Jorgensen went 5.1 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 8 strikeouts. Juan Toribio was charged with a run and hit with 2 strikeouts. Jamie Priest got the win, 1.1 innings with a hit. Scoles tossed a perfect 9th for his 21st save. Mac Horvath was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a double and run scored. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, and walk. Sergio Tello was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt and run scored. July 9th, 2030: We looked to take the series with Pat Saitta (7-4, 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) facing John Swanda (5-9, 5.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). Despite a rough three run first, Saitta settled down and we won the finale 9-3. Saitta managed to finish 7 innings with 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Steve Hudson tossed an inning with 2 strikeouts. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-5 with a grand slam and 5 RBI's. Noah Smith was 3-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a homer. Juan Simental was 2-for-2 with 2 runs, 2 walks, 2 steals, and a sac-fly. Ernie Frye was 2-for-4 with 2 runs, an RBI, and walk. Fernando Tatis Jr. was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Saitta was 1-for-2 with a run and sac-bunt. Former minor league Marlin 1B Sean Taylor was 5-for-5 in a 7-2 Twins win over the Rays. We'll finish the first half with a home series against the Pilots. We'll face Chase Cohen (2-1, 3.86 ERA), Juan Quintana (3-7, 5.40 ERA), and Joe Holden (7-4, 3.76 ERA). July 11th, 2030: I grabbed another International Amateur, SS Silvestro Nuti, a switch hitter from Venezuela. The powerful youngster signed a $700,000 bonus. He has experience at first, second, third, short and right. He's got a plus arm and plus range in the infield and a plus-plus arm in the outfield. As a hitter, he's got plus-plus power with good footspeed, although he will struggle with strikeouts. The Reds lost "closer" Juan Guerrero for the year with a torn labrum. He had 10 saves, but a 7.16 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. The Pilots were in town as Devon Peterson (3-6, 5.67 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) took on Chase Cohen (2-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). We just outplayed them today, and won the opener 8-4. Peterson had a great outing, 6 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Maybe he hear I considered using him in a package for Esteban Aguirre... Ken Adeniran and Jamie Priest earned holds before C.J. LaFever picked up the save. Between Adenrian and Priest, Luis Alcantra allowed 2 hits that both scored. LaFever tossed 2 innings with a hit, walk, and 4 strikeotus. Jackson Miller was 2-for-3 with 2 runs, a walk, hit by pitch, double, and steal. Mac Horvath was 1-for-2 with a run scored, RBI, 3 walks, and a double. Juan Ramirez and Juan Simental were both 1-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a walk, and a homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-3 with a walk, 2 RBI's, and a double. Peterson was 1-for-2. July 12th, 2030: The Mariners will be without SP Nate Hume for the year with a torn rotator cuff. The 25-year-old was 8-2 with a 3.80 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 111.1 innings (19 starts). The Nationals put 5* CF Treyjn Fletcher on the Trade Block. If I didn't have such a good outfield... The series continued with Steve Paustian (7-7, 3.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP) battling Juan Quintana (3-7, 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP). The Pilots evened the series with a 8-3 win. Jon Reid left with a sore elbow, and he'll head to the DL for 2-3 weeks. Paustian went 5 innings with 7 hits, 4 runs, and 3 strikeouts. Jamie Priest went 0.2 innings with 2 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and strikeout. Steve Hudson went 2 innings with 3 hits, a run, and 4 strikeouts. Gregorio Alvarenga was 2-for-4 with a run scored, RBI, and steal. Joey Bart was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Jon Reid was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Noah Smith was 1-for-3 with a walk. July 13th, 2030: I didn't feel a need to callup a player for just 1 day, so I'll roll with a 25 man roster today. The All-Star Rosters were announced today! CL Chad Scoles (6th), RP C.J. LaFever (2nd), and LF Juan Ramirez (2nd) will represent us, with Ramirez starting. Ernie Frye was mega snubbed! He's hitting .373/.423/.525 with 5 homers, 48 RBI's, and 16 steals (alebit, he's been caught 15 times). How he is not an All-Star is beyond me... C.J. Jorgensen (8-5, 3.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 105 K's) and Juan Simental (.288/.339/.586, 23 HR, 53 RBI) also deserved it, but neither was as big of a snub as Frye. Minnesota sent CF Jorge Flores to the White Sox to acquire RHP Bo Takahasi. I like this deal for the Sox, although Flores has been terrible the past two seasons. With a win here we could take first place heading into the break! Dursun Erbakan (4-3, 4.36 ERA, 1.33 WHIP) will face Joe Holden (7-4, 3.76 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) as we look to take the series. The pitching was brilliant, and we finished the 1st half with a 2-0 shutout! Erbakan went 6 with 6 hits, a walk, and 9 strikeouts. Juan Toribio and C.J. LaFever both struck out 2 in an inning to get holds (LaFever allowed a hit). Chad Scoles walked 1 and struck out 2 to earn his 22nd save in a hitless 9th. Rodolfo Solorzano was 2-for-3. Fernando Tatis Jr. was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a double and run scored. Mac Horvath was 1-for-2 with a walk. Gregorio Alvarenga and Juan Simental were both 1-for-4. We resume baseball activities on July 17th!