BNN Weekly Report
This Week in the CBO, BMU, and GBRL
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
4 April 2304 - 4/4/04
2304 CBO Preview: Cats Prowl
The Commonwealth Baseball Organization is poised for its 2304 season, and the air is thick with anticipation. P.A.M., our trusted predictor, is back with her preseason forecasts. Last year, she incorrectly picked the Jamaica Plain Red Rockets to win it all. Let's see where her third eye takes us this season.
As the league braces for another round of exhilarating matches, predictions from the North Charles Association and the South Charles Association have surfaced, offering a glimpse into the upcoming haves and have nots. Let's dive into projected standings and key players to watch.
Brotherhood League: North's Clash
The North Charles Association's forecasts present an engaging outlook for the Brotherhood League. The County Crossing Bloodbugs lead the pack with a projected 78-42 record. The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys follow closely with 77 projected wins, promising fierce competition.
Additionally, the Easy Town Assaultrons, Salem Witch Hats, and Finch Farm Four Leafs are expected to be in the wildcard race. For The Slog, they may be looking at the potential 1st overall draft pick.
Institute League: The Battle for Good Enough
In the Institute League, predictions are equally intriguing. The Concord Radstags and Sunshine Tidings Chemists are set for an enthralling rivalry, both eyeing a 70-50 record. Based on these predictions, PAM has the Chemists as the team to take the tiebreaker.
The Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, defending NCA champs, are also seen as contenders with the Shroud expected to earn the 5th spot. Starlight and Lexington could battle for a playoff spot, while the Abernathy Adamantium are expected to dwell in the cellar. Packed with talent and determination, the Institute League promises captivating showdowns throughout the season.
South Charles Association: Competing to Excel
Shifting to the South Charles Association, the Atom Cats emerge as favorites in the Minutemen League, expected to secure 82 wins against 38 losses. Not far behind, the University Point Deathclaws are projected to pose a strong challenge with 76 anticipated wins, while PAM likes the Rockets to return to the playoffs in 2303 at the 5th spot.The bottom of the league is far away in talent from the top, with Goodneighbor, Spectacle Island, and Quincy all expected to finish 35 games or more behind the Cats.
In the Railroad League, the Roxbury Rad Sox are pegged to dominate with 80 wins. The FHE Yao Guai are anticipated to contend with their projected 71 victories. While no team is as bad as the Minutemen League expectations, the final four teams--including Diamond City--are expected to hover around .500
The Atom Cats and Roxbury Rad Sox are gearing up for an epic showdown in the South Charles Association with the winner likely to take the Sole Survivor Series over the Bloodbugs. In PAM's predictions, the 2304 Sole Survivor Series will go to the Cats.
Standout Performers: Hitters and Pitchers
The predictions also spotlight some of the league's top hitters and pitchers poised to leave an imprint in the upcoming season. Notable names in the NCA include Jonathan Angelou of Nordhagen Beach, Babs Rooth of the Bugs, and Lannie Tykeson of the Easy Town Assaultrons, all expected to shine at the plate. In the SCA, the top three predicted top hitters are Barker Cocoa of University Point, Harry Byrd of the Dwellers, and Tomas Jones of the Deathclaws.
On the pitching front, watch for Beachboy Nut of the Boys, Derek Green of the Fort Hagen Silver Shroud, and Ugio Church of Nordhagen Beach in the NCA. In the SCA, the best pitchers are Scruffy Taguchi of the Atom Cats, Sheng Kawolski of the Swatters, and Digger Vadim of Jamaica Plain.
As the countdown to the 2304 CBO season accelerates, both fans and players are immersed in anticipation. With teams ready to take the field and star talents geared up to deliver awe-inspiring performances, the stage is set for a season that promises unforgettable moments and fierce rivalries. Stay tuned for the opening pitch – we're in for another exciting journey in Commonwealth baseball!
Playoff Seedings
NCA
1. County Crossing
2. Sunshine Tidings
3. Nordhagen Beach
4. Concord
5. Fort Hagen
SCA
1. Atom
2. Roxbury
3. University Point
4. FHE
5. Jamaica Plain
Pictured Below: PAM's Predictions, Top Prospects, Top Players
Transactions
Monday, April 4th , 2304
Abernathy Adamantium: Placed RP Neil Watson on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 04/03/2304.
Diamond City Swatters: Signed free agent LF Raul Allstar to a minor league contract.
Sunday, April 3rd , 2304
FHE Yao Guai: Placed C Poppt Person on the 7-day injured list.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Muckbrain Jones.
The Oberland T-51s traded 24-year old RHP Chad Adamczyk to the Finch Farm Four Leafs, getting 23-year old CF Lewis Siwel in return.
Saturday, April 2nd , 2304
Lexington Synths: Placed RP Jason Pingleton on the 60-day injured list.
Diamond City Swatters: Signed free agent C W.W.W. Watson to a minor league contract.
Friday, April 1st , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Charlie Wells.
Abernathy Adamantium: Signed free agent C Alien Blaster to a minor league contract.
The Slog Ghouls: Signed free agent 2B Raul Chamgerlain to a minor league contract.
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Signed free agent C Michael Saintpierre to a minor league contract.
Thursday, March 31st , 2304
Starlight Lady Killers: Placed 3B Jeff Nickels on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 03/29/2304.
Diamond City Swatters: Placed RP Mike Safeman on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 03/30/2304.
The Easy Town Assaultrons traded 20-year old minor league 1B Matt Stickhouse to the Abernathy Adamantium, getting 23-year old SS Rick Rolled, 19-year old minor league RHP R.J. Shepherd, 21-year old 2B Tom Hopsman, and 19-year old minor league CF Elvispress Lee in return.
Wednesday, March 30th , 2304
Lexington Synths: Placed RP Charlie Maloney on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 03/29/2304.
Tuesday, March 29th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 3B Bootleg Heredia.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Moby Dick Costopoulos.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Lou Stilts.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 3B David Yellowsky.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Starlips Maldonado.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Matt Haftel.
FHE Yao Guai: Signed free agent 1B Met White to a minor league contract.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Charlie Wells.
Monday, March 28th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Com Slurp.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Nick Tofu.
Friday, March 25th , 2304
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed SP Quincy Eloquent on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 03/24/2304.
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Placed 3B Danny Vertibird on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to 03/24/2304.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Chris Harriman.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Bootleg Heredia.
The Nordhagen Beach Party Boys traded 25-year old 2B Brian Masterson, 33-year old RHP Chet Arthur, and 18-year old minor league LHP Kap Kooke to the Goodneighbor Hancocks, getting 24-year old 2B Jumper Hayes in return.
Thursday, March 24th , 2304
Spectacle Island Reapers: RP Jim Hipp becomes a free-agent.
Wednesday, March 23rd , 2304
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Activated C Melvin Bleeder from the injured list.
Tuesday, March 22nd , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Mike Pretty.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Moby Dick Costopoulos.
Sunday, March 20th , 2304
Nordhagen Beach Party Boys: Released RF Keith Battlezone.
Saturday, March 19th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Eric Winner.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Starlips Maldonado.
Thursday, March 17th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Travis Katz.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Matt Haftel.
Tuesday, March 15th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Chris Fortunato.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Eric Streetwalker.
Sunday, March 13th , 2304
Easy Town Assaultrons: Signed free agent RP L'il Bro Chambers to a minor league contract.
Saturday, March 12th , 2304
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Released 2B Alan Setter.
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Released RP Twilek DeHart.
Roxbury Rad Sox: Released SS Fulton House.
Oberland T-51s: Released 2B Phil Harmon.
Atom Cats: Released 1B Bloop Barnes.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Chris Harriman.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released SS Brad D'Amato.
Diamond City Swatters: Released 3B Americ Boston.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Lou Stilts.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B David Yellowsky.
Wednesday, March 9th , 2304
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Nate Grund.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Justin Starcore.
The Atom Cats traded 25-year old 1B Justin Vertz and 23-year old minor league LHP Nate Dorrit to the Starlight Lady Killers, getting 24-year old LF Jesus Church in return.
Tuesday, March 8th , 2304
Diamond City Swatters: Signed free agent LF Mop Lopez to a minor league contract.
The Eden Meadows Anglers traded 22-year old RHP Cameron Biehler to the Quincy Gunners, getting 26-year old 2B Biggie Biggs in return.
Monday, March 7th , 2304
Atom Cats: Signed free agent 1B Bloop Barnes to a minor league contract.
Goodneighbor Hancocks: Signed free agent RF Ghost Casper to a minor league contract.
Jamaica Plain Red Rockets: Signed free agent 2B Sauce Almeida to a minor league contract.
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed RF Ken Click.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Brad D'Amato.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Chris Harriman.
Sunday, March 6th , 2304
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Released SS Jason Hurt.
Spectacle Island Reapers: Signed free agent RP Danny Callan to a minor league contract with a major league option.
Roxbury Rad Sox: Signed free agent SS Fulton House to a minor league contract.
Saturday, March 5th , 2304
Concord Radstags: Released SS Fulton House.
Starlight Lady Killers: Released 2B Sauce Almeida.
Starlight Lady Killers: Released LF Mop Lopez.
Starlight Lady Killers: Released RF Lou Stilts.
University Point Deathclaws: Released SP Nickleneck Tabletop.
Roxbury Rad Sox: Released 1B Jesse Wise.
Quincy Gunners: Released RP Quick Mick Vvanderfall.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released RF Alex Casas.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 3B Com Slurp.
FHE Yao Guai: Released CF Ghost Casper.
Diamond City Swatters: Released LF Canner Korn.
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Signed free agent CF Tom Starcontrol to a minor league contract.
Fort Hagen Silver Shroud: Signed free agent SS Elijah Maxx-Dickerson to a minor league contract.
Friday, March 4th , 2304
University Point Deathclaws: Signed free agent RP Yule Felttip to a minor league contract.
Diamond City Swatters: Signed free agent LF Canner Korn to a minor league contract.
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed RF Matt Planterman.
Concord Radstags: Signed free agent SS Fulton House to a minor league contract.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Com Slurp.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Alex Casas.
Wednesday, March 2nd , 2304
The Slog Ghouls: Released RP Right Overby.
Concord Radstags: Released SS Fulton House.
Starlight Lady Killers: Released LF Canner Korn.
County Crossing Bloodbugs: Released 2B David Osowski.
Egret Ninjas: Released 3B Tully Tucker.
Atom Cats: Released RP Yule Felttip.
Roxbury Rad Sox: Released CF Tom Starcontrol.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Released 3B Jeremy Renner.
Diamond City Swatters: Released RP Lazy Lasecki.
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed RF Lou Stilts.
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed free agent LF Hilly Erickson to a minor league contract.
Tuesday, March 1st , 2304
Starlight Lady Killers: Signed free agent LF Canner Korn to a minor league contract.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed RF Scott Wrench.
Vault 81 Dwellers: Signed 3B Jeremy Renner.
The Spectacle Island Reapers traded 24-year old 3B Ryan Hurst to the Echo Lake Harbormen, getting 20-year old minor league 1B Jack Turcotte and 20-year old minor league C Youngboy Taylor in return.