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ayaghmour2 · 03-21-2020, 03:24 PM

August 5th, 1930
Chicago Cougars (54-51): 16
Toronto Wolves (37-69): 0

W: Jim Crawford (4-2)
L: Frank Howk (6-13)

Fresh off an off day, we absolutely crushed the poor Wolves including an unnecessary 8 run 9th in a 16-0 domination. Jim Crawford was excellent, tossing a 6-hit, 3 strikeout shutout with just 1 walk. He was also 1-for-4 with a sac-bunt and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 3-for-4 with a double, homer, walk, 2 runs, and 4 RBI's. Vince York was 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer, walk, and 3 runs scored. George Jordan was 2-for-4 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. John Kincaid was 2-for-6 with a triple, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with a double and run scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-5 with a RBI and two runs scored.

August 6th, 1930
Chicago Cougars (55-51): 12
Toronto Wolves (37-70): 7

W: Dick Lyons (10-9)
L: Bert Flores (1-4)

The pitching wasn't as effective, but the offense didn't miss a step in a 12-7 victory to set up a sweep. John Dibblee went 3-for-5 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 3-for-5 with a double, sac-fly, run scored, and two driven in. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and an RBI. Harry Simmons was 3-for-5 with a walk, run scored, and two driven in. Bob McCarty was 2-for-6 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Vince York was 1-for-5 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Dick Lyons was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt, 2 runs, and an RBI. He also went 7 with 12 hits, 6 runs (4 earned), and a walk. Chick Meehan allowed a run and three hits in 2 innings pitched.

August 7th, 1930
Chicago Cougars (56-51): 5
Toronto Wolves (37-71): 0

W: Tommy Russel (8-9)
L: Birdie Smith (5-17)

SSSSSSWWWWWWEEEEEEPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!

Another shutout as Tommy Russel walked 2 in a 5-hit shutout as we completed the road sweep of the Wolves. Vince York was 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, a walk, and RBI. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. John Dibblee was 2-for-3 with a sac-bunt, steal, and run scored. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a run scored and RBI.

August 8th, 1930
Baltimore Cannons (61-51): 1
Chicago Cougars (57-51): 8

W: Max Wilder (9-5)
L: Buzz Ham (9-6)

Fresh off the sweep we returned home to host the second place Cannons who started to make the CA pennant race interesting. We played an excellent all-around game and topped our visitors 8-1. George Jordan was 2-for-4 with a stolen base and three run homer. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a walk, 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. John Dibblee was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored, and RBI. Max Wilder made the start, allowing just 6 hits, a run, and a walk with 4 strikeouts in the complete game victory.

August 9th, 1930
Baltimore Cannons (61-52): 7
Chicago Cougars (58-51): 8

W: Dick Leudtke (4-1)
L: Rabbit Day (13-10)

After a 4 run 2nd by the Cannons, we answered with 5 in the bottom half and eventually took a back-and-forth game with a 8-7 victory. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI, and 2 runs scored. Russ Combs was 2-for-4 with a steal and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 1-for-2 with a sac bunt, walk, run scored, and RBI. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. Starter Dick Leudtke was 1-for-3 with a double, run scored, and two RBI's. He also pitched all nine innings, allowing 10 hits, 7 runs (5 earned), and a walk with 2 strikeouts.

August 10th, 1930
Baltimore Cannons (61-53): 5
Chicago Cougars (59-51): 7

W: Jim Crawford (5-2)
L: Ken Carpenter (12-12)

Despite an 8th inning scare when the Cannons scored three, it was a pretty calm game as we set up a four game sweep after concluding a perfect week. Fred Barrell was a perfect 4-for-4 with a double, homer, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, RBI, and walk. Vince York was 1-for-5 with a double, run scored, and RBI. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Starter Jim Crawford was 1-for-3 with a walk and RBI. He pitched all 9 innings, allowing 9 hits, 5 runs, and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts.

Stars of the Week
Vince York: 28 AB, 12 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG, 1.270 OPS
Fred Barrell: 34 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 8 RBI, .458 AVG, 1.111 OPS
Jim Crawford: 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 3 BB, 8 K, 2.50 ERA

Awards
Player of the Week: RF Vince York (.429, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R)

Weekly Summary
I have to say, I never imagined we'd have a perfect week this season when we started 1930. But, to sweep a team we should beat on the road and then take the first three from the second place team (who we are now tied with) is wonderful. We've won seven straight now and sit six behind the Sailors who really benefited from our performance against Baltimore.

The best part of this week was the pitching, as Dick Lyons was the only starter who didn't toss a complete game. Crawford and Russel tossed shutouts and Max Wilder allowed just 1 run in his complete game effort. Crawford's second start and Leudtke's start weren't perfect, but our record was and that's all that matters. Our starter's ERA is now 4.40 which is third best in the league and our 4.63 team ERA is fourth best.

With Vince York's hot week that earned him Player of the Week, he brought his batting average back up to .378 where he sits just four points behind Brooklyn's Doug Lightbody. Former Cougar (who I never should have traded in hindsight, but he blossomed after being moved) John Lawson is just four points behind York as the Stars have been even hotter then us, winning nine of ten. York also sits one RBI behind Lawson for 2nd in the CA with 92.

We're in Chicago all week (ironically as I will be), and after the finale with the Cannons we will welcome the Kings (52-60) and the Stars (59-54) to town for four game set before an off day. Obviously, we can't improve on this week (unless we go 7-0), but I'd love to see us finish off the sweep and then take at least three of four from the Kings.

Injury Report
RP Joe Foley (AA Mobile Commodores): Strained abdominal muscle (7 weeks)
SS John Barnard (AA Mobile Commodores): Returned from the DL
RF Howard Moss (AA Mobile Commodores): Returned from the DL
2B Slim Welsh (AA Mobile Commodores): Torn labrum (5-6 weeks)
SP Tom Barrell (AA Mobile Commodores): Back stiffness (2 days)
RP John Peterson (A Lincoln Legislators): Shoulder inflammation (7 months)
SP George DeForest (A Lincoln Legislators): Mild shoulder inflammation (unknown)
3B Dave Wasson (B San Jose Cougars): Mild shoulder strain (one week)

Minor League Report

SP Pete Carey (B San Jose Cougars): It's really easy to overlook a former 17th Round Pick. It's a little harder when he adds 5 MPH to his fastball in the offseason. Just 5'6'', the 20-year-old Pete Carey can hit 97 with his fastball, which is a really good pitch. The only downside, however, is that Carey only has one other pitch, a slider. It hasn't hurt him yet in the COW, where he was 5-3 with a 3.66 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, and 102 strikeouts in 86 innings. His strong performance was enough to earn him the callup, and Carey will be pitching with Lincoln for likely the rest of the season. He reminds be a lot of Art Black, a two pitch guy who can still start because those pitches are just that good. I'm hoping he works on adding a third pitch in the offseason, but as long as he throws in the high 90s, I'm going to keep Carey in the organization.

RF Ed Rhoden (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Few players have done more to raise their draft stock then Ed Rhoden. Unfortunately for the former 13th Round Pick, we have a future superstar in Vince York at his position. Rhoden is a much different player then York, as Ed's an excellent fielder who can handle all three outfield spots and he focuses contact over power. He started the season in Mobile, where he hit .373/.432/.567 (158 OPS+) with 5 homers, 4 steals, and 37 RBI's across 281 trips to the plate. He was recently promoted to Milwaukee, and in his first taste of AAA he's hitting .340/.411/.500 (144 OPS+) with a homer, 3 steals, and 8 RBI's. It may be a small sample size of 50 at bats, but Rhoden looks more then up for the challenge that the majors will bring. He's 23 and eligible for the Rule-5 draft in the offseason, so he has a chance to spend his September in Chicago.

Amateur Report

CF Chris Thompson (Liberty College Bells): One of the most prestigious college teams in our universe, it looks like Liberty College will be without a first round pick this year. The best draft eligible prospect, Chris Thompson, had a rough junior year and will finish is college career with a .314/.349/.392 (98 OPS+) batting line in 510 at bats with 5 steals and 53 RBI's. He's a fast runner with a good bat, but he hasn't quite shown enough at the collegiate level to warrant a high selection. I think Thompson would be wise returning for his senior season as he could easily boost his draft stock with a strong showing. I can't see him taken early, but he could be a decent middle round investment..

C James Demastus (Nashville HS Hawks): I'm not sure there is a player who has had a bigger bounce back season then James Demastus. The senior hit a pitiful .121/.174/.150 (*-2* OPS+) with 4 RBI's and more strikeouts (15) then hits (13) in 118 plate appearances. In 165 this year, he hit an impressive .361/.414/.558 (164 OPS+) with 5 homers and 32 RBI's. He has a lot of power, especially for a catcher, but does subscribe to the all or nothing approach. He'll strikeout a ton and might not hit for a high average, but he can absolutely mash the ball if he gets a hang of it. He will be susceptible to slumps, as demonstrated last season, but he has a lot of the qualities teams look for in catchers.

03-21-2020, 03:24 PM	#82
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 17: August 4th-August 10th August 5th, 1930 Chicago Cougars (54-51): 16 Toronto Wolves (37-69): 0 W: Jim Crawford (4-2) L: Frank Howk (6-13) Fresh off an off day, we absolutely crushed the poor Wolves including an unnecessary 8 run 9th in a 16-0 domination. Jim Crawford was excellent, tossing a 6-hit, 3 strikeout shutout with just 1 walk. He was also 1-for-4 with a sac-bunt and RBI. Bill Ashbaugh was 3-for-4 with a double, homer, walk, 2 runs, and 4 RBI's. Vince York was 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer, walk, and 3 runs scored. George Jordan was 2-for-4 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. John Kincaid was 2-for-6 with a triple, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Mack Deal was 2-for-3 with a double and run scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-5 with a RBI and two runs scored. August 6th, 1930 Chicago Cougars (55-51): 12 Toronto Wolves (37-70): 7 W: Dick Lyons (10-9) L: Bert Flores (1-4) The pitching wasn't as effective, but the offense didn't miss a step in a 12-7 victory to set up a sweep. John Dibblee went 3-for-5 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 3-for-5 with a double, sac-fly, run scored, and two driven in. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a double, walk, 2 runs, and an RBI. Harry Simmons was 3-for-5 with a walk, run scored, and two driven in. Bob McCarty was 2-for-6 with a double, run scored, and driven in. Vince York was 1-for-5 with a triple, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Dick Lyons was 1-for-3 with a sac-bunt, 2 runs, and an RBI. He also went 7 with 12 hits, 6 runs (4 earned), and a walk. Chick Meehan allowed a run and three hits in 2 innings pitched. August 7th, 1930 Chicago Cougars (56-51): 5 Toronto Wolves (37-71): 0 W: Tommy Russel (8-9) L: Birdie Smith (5-17) SSSSSSWWWWWWEEEEEEPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!! Another shutout as Tommy Russel walked 2 in a 5-hit shutout as we completed the road sweep of the Wolves. Vince York was 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, a walk, and RBI. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and RBI. John Dibblee was 2-for-3 with a sac-bunt, steal, and run scored. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. August 8th, 1930 Baltimore Cannons (61-51): 1 Chicago Cougars (57-51): 8 W: Max Wilder (9-5) L: Buzz Ham (9-6) Fresh off the sweep we returned home to host the second place Cannons who started to make the CA pennant race interesting. We played an excellent all-around game and topped our visitors 8-1. George Jordan was 2-for-4 with a stolen base and three run homer. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a walk, 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. John Dibblee was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Bill Ashbaugh was 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored, and RBI. Max Wilder made the start, allowing just 6 hits, a run, and a walk with 4 strikeouts in the complete game victory. August 9th, 1930 Baltimore Cannons (61-52): 7 Chicago Cougars (58-51): 8 W: Dick Leudtke (4-1) L: Rabbit Day (13-10) After a 4 run 2nd by the Cannons, we answered with 5 in the bottom half and eventually took a back-and-forth game with a 8-7 victory. Bob McCarty was 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI, and 2 runs scored. Russ Combs was 2-for-4 with a steal and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 1-for-2 with a sac bunt, walk, run scored, and RBI. Fred Barrell was 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. Starter Dick Leudtke was 1-for-3 with a double, run scored, and two RBI's. He also pitched all nine innings, allowing 10 hits, 7 runs (5 earned), and a walk with 2 strikeouts. August 10th, 1930 Baltimore Cannons (61-53): 5 Chicago Cougars (59-51): 7 W: Jim Crawford (5-2) L: Ken Carpenter (12-12) Despite an 8th inning scare when the Cannons scored three, it was a pretty calm game as we set up a four game sweep after concluding a perfect week. Fred Barrell was a perfect 4-for-4 with a double, homer, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Harry Simmons was 1-for-4 with a double, run scored, RBI, and walk. Vince York was 1-for-5 with a double, run scored, and RBI. John Kincaid was 1-for-4 with a run scored and RBI. Starter Jim Crawford was 1-for-3 with a walk and RBI. He pitched all 9 innings, allowing 9 hits, 5 runs, and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts. Stars of the Week Vince York: 28 AB, 12 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG, 1.270 OPS Fred Barrell: 34 AB, 11 H, 1 HR, 8 RBI, .458 AVG, 1.111 OPS Jim Crawford: 2 Wins, 18.0 IP, 3 BB, 8 K, 2.50 ERA Awards Player of the Week: RF Vince York (.429, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R) Weekly Summary I have to say, I never imagined we'd have a perfect week this season when we started 1930. But, to sweep a team we should beat on the road and then take the first three from the second place team (who we are now tied with) is wonderful. We've won seven straight now and sit six behind the Sailors who really benefited from our performance against Baltimore. The best part of this week was the pitching, as Dick Lyons was the only starter who didn't toss a complete game. Crawford and Russel tossed shutouts and Max Wilder allowed just 1 run in his complete game effort. Crawford's second start and Leudtke's start weren't perfect, but our record was and that's all that matters. Our starter's ERA is now 4.40 which is third best in the league and our 4.63 team ERA is fourth best. With Vince York's hot week that earned him Player of the Week, he brought his batting average back up to .378 where he sits just four points behind Brooklyn's Doug Lightbody. Former Cougar (who I never should have traded in hindsight, but he blossomed after being moved) John Lawson is just four points behind York as the Stars have been even hotter then us, winning nine of ten. York also sits one RBI behind Lawson for 2nd in the CA with 92. We're in Chicago all week (ironically as I will be), and after the finale with the Cannons we will welcome the Kings (52-60) and the Stars (59-54) to town for four game set before an off day. Obviously, we can't improve on this week (unless we go 7-0), but I'd love to see us finish off the sweep and then take at least three of four from the Kings. Injury Report RP Joe Foley (AA Mobile Commodores): Strained abdominal muscle (7 weeks) SS John Barnard (AA Mobile Commodores): Returned from the DL RF Howard Moss (AA Mobile Commodores): Returned from the DL 2B Slim Welsh (AA Mobile Commodores): Torn labrum (5-6 weeks) SP Tom Barrell (AA Mobile Commodores): Back stiffness (2 days) RP John Peterson (A Lincoln Legislators): Shoulder inflammation (7 months) SP George DeForest (A Lincoln Legislators): Mild shoulder inflammation (unknown) 3B Dave Wasson (B San Jose Cougars): Mild shoulder strain (one week) Minor League Report SP Pete Carey (B San Jose Cougars): It's really easy to overlook a former 17th Round Pick. It's a little harder when he adds 5 MPH to his fastball in the offseason. Just 5'6'', the 20-year-old Pete Carey can hit 97 with his fastball, which is a really good pitch. The only downside, however, is that Carey only has one other pitch, a slider. It hasn't hurt him yet in the COW, where he was 5-3 with a 3.66 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.34 WHIP, and 102 strikeouts in 86 innings. His strong performance was enough to earn him the callup, and Carey will be pitching with Lincoln for likely the rest of the season. He reminds be a lot of Art Black, a two pitch guy who can still start because those pitches are just that good. I'm hoping he works on adding a third pitch in the offseason, but as long as he throws in the high 90s, I'm going to keep Carey in the organization. RF Ed Rhoden (AAA Milwaukee Blues): Few players have done more to raise their draft stock then Ed Rhoden. Unfortunately for the former 13th Round Pick, we have a future superstar in Vince York at his position. Rhoden is a much different player then York, as Ed's an excellent fielder who can handle all three outfield spots and he focuses contact over power. He started the season in Mobile, where he hit .373/.432/.567 (158 OPS+) with 5 homers, 4 steals, and 37 RBI's across 281 trips to the plate. He was recently promoted to Milwaukee, and in his first taste of AAA he's hitting .340/.411/.500 (144 OPS+) with a homer, 3 steals, and 8 RBI's. It may be a small sample size of 50 at bats, but Rhoden looks more then up for the challenge that the majors will bring. He's 23 and eligible for the Rule-5 draft in the offseason, so he has a chance to spend his September in Chicago. Amateur Report CF Chris Thompson (Liberty College Bells): One of the most prestigious college teams in our universe, it looks like Liberty College will be without a first round pick this year. The best draft eligible prospect, Chris Thompson, had a rough junior year and will finish is college career with a .314/.349/.392 (98 OPS+) batting line in 510 at bats with 5 steals and 53 RBI's. He's a fast runner with a good bat, but he hasn't quite shown enough at the collegiate level to warrant a high selection. I think Thompson would be wise returning for his senior season as he could easily boost his draft stock with a strong showing. I can't see him taken early, but he could be a decent middle round investment.. C James Demastus (Nashville HS Hawks): I'm not sure there is a player who has had a bigger bounce back season then James Demastus. The senior hit a pitiful .121/.174/.150 (-2 OPS+) with 4 RBI's and more strikeouts (15) then hits (13) in 118 plate appearances. In 165 this year, he hit an impressive .361/.414/.558 (164 OPS+) with 5 homers and 32 RBI's. He has a lot of power, especially for a catcher, but does subscribe to the all or nothing approach. He'll strikeout a ton and might not hit for a high average, but he can absolutely mash the ball if he gets a hang of it. He will be susceptible to slumps, as demonstrated last season, but he has a lot of the qualities teams look for in catchers.