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FuzzyRussianHat · 06-24-2024, 04:48 AM

Last year’s National Association Championship Series runner-up Quebec City had the top seed in 2006 at 102-60. This was a franchise record for the Nordiques, who won the Northeast Division. The #2 seed went to Winnipeg at 99-63 atop the Upper Midwest Division. It was the second division title in three years for the Wolves, who won the pennant in 2004. They fended off tough competition from Cleveland (95-67), Detroit (93-69), and Minneapolis (90-72).

The Cobras ended up getting the first wild card for their third playoff berth in four years. The Tigers tied with Boston for the second wild card at 93-69, while the Moose fell three games short. The one-game tiebreaker went to the Red Sox, giving them their second berth in three years. In the Lower Midwest Division, Indianapolis ended a three-year playoff drought by taking it at 91-71. It was their first division title since 2000. Columbus was second, four back at 87-75.

In the East Division, Pittsburgh prevailed at 91-71, edging Brooklyn by three games. While the Pirates were a wild card in 2003, this was their first division title since 1967. Reigning National Association champ Philadelphia fell off hard, dropping to 74-88. The Phillies had won the division four of the last five years and hadn’t posted a losing season since 1998.

Boston 1B Joran Mallery won his second National Association MVP in three years. The 24-year old from New Hampshire led in doubles (41), and WAR (9.4) in only his fourth season. Mallery added 35 home runs, 93 RBI, a .334/.402/.585 slash, and 206 wRC+. The Red Sox wanted him as the face of the franchise long term and signed him after the 2007 campaign to an eight-year, $98,700,000 deal.

Louisville’s Joshua Williams won his second Pitcher of the Year in only his third season. The 23-year old righty from Raleigh, North Carolina led in ERA (1.87), innings (270), strikeouts (327), walks (98), quality starts (30), FIP- (48), and WAR (11.4). His WAR total was the 15^th highest single-season by a MLB pitcher.

The first round of the playoffs had Cleveland sweep Pittsburgh and Indianapolis sweep Boston. The Cobras rolled on, upsetting top seed Quebec City 3-0. This gave Cleveland its first National Association Championship Series since winning it all in 2000. Winnipeg stopped the Racers 3-1 to set up a shot at their second pennant in three years. The Wolves took the series 4-1 over the Cobras to earn their second pennant.

The fight for the top seed was intense in the American Association with the top three teams all within one game of each other. Nashville ended up taking it at 101-61, bouncing back after only 76 wins in 2005. The Knights earned their fourth Southeast Division title in six years. For the other bye, Northwest Division champ Salt Lake City and South Central Division champ Austin both finished 100-62. The tiebreaker gave the Loons the bye.

For SLC, this was a third straight playoff berth. They were 10 games ahead of Portland in the division. Defending World Series champion Seattle was a distant third at 82-80, missing the playoffs for only the second time in nine years. For the Amigos, it was their second berth in three years. They had to fend off a fierce challenge from 98-64 Houston. The Hornets earned the first wild card and extended their playoff streak to five seasons.

Albuquerque and San Diego tied for the Southwest Division title at 95-67. The tiebreaker game went to the Isotopes for back-to-back division titles. Albuquerque’s playoff streak grew to six seasons, the longest active streak in MLB. The Seals were the second wild card, five games better than their closest foe Portland. San Diego ended a two-year playoff drought.

Salt Lake City CF Morgan Short won his third consecutive American Association MVP. He won his second Gold Glove as well, leading in WAR (11.9), doubles (48), average (.378), OBP (.449), and OPS (1.061). This was Short’s fourth straight batting title and third straight year with 11.9 WAR, giving him the fourth, fifth, and sixth best single-seasons by an MLB position player. Short also added 20 home runs and 102 RBI. The Loons had given Short an eight-year, $76,800,000 extension the prior winter.

Austin’s Archer Calloway won Pitcher of the Year in his fifth season. The lefty from San Antonio led in wins (23-7), quality starts (25), and shutouts (5). Calloway added 2.52 ERA, 288 strikeouts, and 7.2 WAR over 268 innings. He would sign a five-year, $41,280,000 extension with the Amigos in the offseason.

Houston edged Albuquerque 2-1 and San Diego upset Austin 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The Hornets went onto shock Salt Lake City 3-1 in round two. Despite their playoff streak, Houston hadn’t gotten to the American Association Championship Series since 1995. On the other side, Nashville survived 3-2 against the Seals. The Knights last played in the AACS in 2002 and won the pennant in 2001. Nashville cruised to a sweep of Houston to become five-time AA champs (1944, 1947, 1954, 2001, 2006).

The 106^th World Series saw Nashville defeat Winnipeg 4-1, giving the Knights their second MLB title of the 2000s. It was their third overall, as they also won back in 1954. World Series MVP was SS Mohammed Mohamed. The 32-year old Saudi was a five-time Arab League MVP with Mosul who signed with Nashville in 2005 at six years and $67,000,000. Mohamed missed almost all of 2005 with a torn PCL, but had a Silver Slugger 2006 season. In 14 playoff starts, he had 17 hits, 10 runs, 3 home runs, and 7 RBI.

Other notes: MLB’s 20^th Perfect Game came on May 20 from San Diego’s Johnny Aschenbrenner, who struck out 10 against Oakland. Cincinnati’s Ivor Schneider had a 30-game hit streak. Bryson Wightman became the 55^th member of the 3000 hit club.

06-24-2024, 04:48 AM	#1365
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,893	2006 in MLB Last year’s National Association Championship Series runner-up Quebec City had the top seed in 2006 at 102-60. This was a franchise record for the Nordiques, who won the Northeast Division. The #2 seed went to Winnipeg at 99-63 atop the Upper Midwest Division. It was the second division title in three years for the Wolves, who won the pennant in 2004. They fended off tough competition from Cleveland (95-67), Detroit (93-69), and Minneapolis (90-72). The Cobras ended up getting the first wild card for their third playoff berth in four years. The Tigers tied with Boston for the second wild card at 93-69, while the Moose fell three games short. The one-game tiebreaker went to the Red Sox, giving them their second berth in three years. In the Lower Midwest Division, Indianapolis ended a three-year playoff drought by taking it at 91-71. It was their first division title since 2000. Columbus was second, four back at 87-75. In the East Division, Pittsburgh prevailed at 91-71, edging Brooklyn by three games. While the Pirates were a wild card in 2003, this was their first division title since 1967. Reigning National Association champ Philadelphia fell off hard, dropping to 74-88. The Phillies had won the division four of the last five years and hadn’t posted a losing season since 1998. Boston 1B Joran Mallery won his second National Association MVP in three years. The 24-year old from New Hampshire led in doubles (41), and WAR (9.4) in only his fourth season. Mallery added 35 home runs, 93 RBI, a .334/.402/.585 slash, and 206 wRC+. The Red Sox wanted him as the face of the franchise long term and signed him after the 2007 campaign to an eight-year, $98,700,000 deal. Louisville’s Joshua Williams won his second Pitcher of the Year in only his third season. The 23-year old righty from Raleigh, North Carolina led in ERA (1.87), innings (270), strikeouts (327), walks (98), quality starts (30), FIP- (48), and WAR (11.4). His WAR total was the 15^th highest single-season by a MLB pitcher. The first round of the playoffs had Cleveland sweep Pittsburgh and Indianapolis sweep Boston. The Cobras rolled on, upsetting top seed Quebec City 3-0. This gave Cleveland its first National Association Championship Series since winning it all in 2000. Winnipeg stopped the Racers 3-1 to set up a shot at their second pennant in three years. The Wolves took the series 4-1 over the Cobras to earn their second pennant. The fight for the top seed was intense in the American Association with the top three teams all within one game of each other. Nashville ended up taking it at 101-61, bouncing back after only 76 wins in 2005. The Knights earned their fourth Southeast Division title in six years. For the other bye, Northwest Division champ Salt Lake City and South Central Division champ Austin both finished 100-62. The tiebreaker gave the Loons the bye. For SLC, this was a third straight playoff berth. They were 10 games ahead of Portland in the division. Defending World Series champion Seattle was a distant third at 82-80, missing the playoffs for only the second time in nine years. For the Amigos, it was their second berth in three years. They had to fend off a fierce challenge from 98-64 Houston. The Hornets earned the first wild card and extended their playoff streak to five seasons. Albuquerque and San Diego tied for the Southwest Division title at 95-67. The tiebreaker game went to the Isotopes for back-to-back division titles. Albuquerque’s playoff streak grew to six seasons, the longest active streak in MLB. The Seals were the second wild card, five games better than their closest foe Portland. San Diego ended a two-year playoff drought. Salt Lake City CF Morgan Short won his third consecutive American Association MVP. He won his second Gold Glove as well, leading in WAR (11.9), doubles (48), average (.378), OBP (.449), and OPS (1.061). This was Short’s fourth straight batting title and third straight year with 11.9 WAR, giving him the fourth, fifth, and sixth best single-seasons by an MLB position player. Short also added 20 home runs and 102 RBI. The Loons had given Short an eight-year, $76,800,000 extension the prior winter. Austin’s Archer Calloway won Pitcher of the Year in his fifth season. The lefty from San Antonio led in wins (23-7), quality starts (25), and shutouts (5). Calloway added 2.52 ERA, 288 strikeouts, and 7.2 WAR over 268 innings. He would sign a five-year, $41,280,000 extension with the Amigos in the offseason. Houston edged Albuquerque 2-1 and San Diego upset Austin 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The Hornets went onto shock Salt Lake City 3-1 in round two. Despite their playoff streak, Houston hadn’t gotten to the American Association Championship Series since 1995. On the other side, Nashville survived 3-2 against the Seals. The Knights last played in the AACS in 2002 and won the pennant in 2001. Nashville cruised to a sweep of Houston to become five-time AA champs (1944, 1947, 1954, 2001, 2006). The 106^th World Series saw Nashville defeat Winnipeg 4-1, giving the Knights their second MLB title of the 2000s. It was their third overall, as they also won back in 1954. World Series MVP was SS Mohammed Mohamed. The 32-year old Saudi was a five-time Arab League MVP with Mosul who signed with Nashville in 2005 at six years and $67,000,000. Mohamed missed almost all of 2005 with a torn PCL, but had a Silver Slugger 2006 season. In 14 playoff starts, he had 17 hits, 10 runs, 3 home runs, and 7 RBI. Other notes: MLB’s 20^th Perfect Game came on May 20 from San Diego’s Johnny Aschenbrenner, who struck out 10 against Oakland. Cincinnati’s Ivor Schneider had a 30-game hit streak. Bryson Wightman became the 55^th member of the 3000 hit club. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)