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ayaghmour2 · 12-11-2024, 06:44 PM

Taking a break until next Monday as our commish will be out of town. Might be a few more missed sims sprinkled in with the holiday. Maybe I'll have time to get some of those yearly recaps done.

Weekly Record: 5-1
Seasonal Record: 16-9 (t-1st, 1 GA)
Stars of the Week
Jim Barton : 19 AB, 8 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .421 AVG, 1.082 OPS
Gene Case : 25 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .360 AVG, .945 OPS
Mooney Vetter : 23 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .348 AVG, .739 OPS

Schedule
5-7: Win at Wolves (6-2)
5-8: Win at Wolves (4-2)
5-9: Win at Wolves (9-6): 16 innings
5-10: Win vs Kings (6-9)
5-11: Win vs Kings (2-3)
5-12: Loss vs Kings (7-1)

Recap
Well would you look at that! The Cougars are in first place!

Sure, it's just a tie for the lead, but we won eight straight before Elmer Sullivan (9 IP, 8 H, 3 RR, BBM 2 K) and the Kings finally stopped our streak in the finale of our home series. Of course it's those same Kings we are tied with, so we actually took over first place for a day. It was a strange game, from the fact that Sullivan pitched so well to Andy Logue's (5.2 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 6 ER, BB, K) first bad start of 1962, and with both teams off on Sunday we opened the week in an even split. In most cases it was the pen that got the job done, with most of the best results coming there. Pug White was a big part of four wins, picking up 3 saves and a hold. In 6.2 scoreless innings he allowed 3 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts. Arch Wilson (IP, H, BB, 2 K) wasn't needed much, but Phil Means (6.2 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, BB, 3 K) and Bob Burdick (W, 6.2, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 3 K) pitched well in what almost amounts to a start. Eight of our nine pitchers threw at least six innings, as it was really a team effort to take advantage of our opponents.

Traditional starters had success too, as both Roy Ellis and Hank Walker pitched as advertised. Ellis got the Wolves, going 6.2 innings with 8 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 6 strikeouts, leaving with exactly 100 pitches. After a rough start the day after Opening Day, he's now allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. We'll get him for two starts this week, and our ability to stay atop the standing will rely on him. Walker is in line for just one start, and it might be exactly what he needs to get back on track. Easily his best start of the season, Walker held the tough Kings lineup to just 7 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks. He struck out 6 in 6 innings, picking up the tight 3-2 win to secure the series. Despite his 5.72 ERA (76 ERA+), the 29-year-old vet is 2-1, striking out 17 with 11 walks in 28.1 innings. He's been hurt by the base hit often this season, allowing more hits then innings in all five of his starts. If it's only a few more, you can live with it, but he's lived reckless with runners on, and it's not the strategy for success.

Jim Barton gave another strong showing, including a 3-for-3 with a double and RBI in our 9-6 win over the Kings. On the week he was 8-for-19, hitting his 4th homer of the season. The recently turned 26-year-old has hit .337/.359/.517 (126 OPS+) in the first month of the season, trying to prove he's not the weak link in our stacked outfield. Another guy who had quality at bats was Gene Case, who was 9-for-25 with 2 doubles, a walk, a homer, 3 RBIs, and 5 runs. Chappy Sanders continued to hit extra base hits, as while he was just 4-for-17 he had a double and homer. I wish our potential catcher of the future wasn't hitting just .130, but he has a 12.5 BB% and six extra base hits in 88 trips to the plate. His problem is he's striking out too much, a poor 23.9 K% so far, but while the good times keep rolling there's no read to tamper with the formula. For one reason or another, we're 16-9, and until the Foresters (15-10, 1 GB) eventually catch us it will be fun to try to compete for a pennant in the return year. We were not competitive in the beginning back in 1926, so it's almost like getting a do over on the first FABL year.

Oh yeah... And Pat Davis' first homer of the season??? It came against us! Told ya!

Looking Ahead
Refreshed and relaxed, we'll make a quick trip to New York, to play the tied for last place Imperials for three. 6-19 like the Saints, The Imps have been active making acquisitions, and one of their best acquisitions has been that of Marv Rafalko. The 24-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Cannons, and and in the three starts since he's looked like a potential long-term piece. A former 2nd Round selection of the Miners, Fafalko has a 1.48 ERA (298 ERA+), 0.86 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts with just 8 walks in 24.1 innings pitched. With the off day we may miss him, but the former 97th ranked prospect could end the season towards the top of their rotation. Guys like Hank Short (0-3, 3.78, 17) and former Cougar 2nd Rounder Ernie Tisdale (1-2, 3.69, 17) could be shipped away for prospects, while Illinois native Willie Dieter (.315, 4, 9) has displayed value in the corner outfield. One guy I don't want them to trade is team home run leader Turk Ramsey (.272, 6, 12), who gave himself an early 27th birthday gift with a solo homer off the Cannons Jimmy Block (1-2, 5.23, 19). Turk has some of the best power in the league, and it would be really cool for someone from the inaugural team to hold longstanding career records for the franchise.

After the quick trip we're back in Chicago for six, four of which we'll play this week. The last one will be the start of a series with the Wranglers, while we host the Cincinnati Cannons for three games from Thursday to Saturday. One of the top offenses in the league, I'm worried about Dallas Berry (.329, 8, 23, 5), who already has a 216 WRC+ in just over 100 PAs. One of the most dangerous players in the league, he's on pace for a whopping 49 homers, 148 walks, and 31 steals, all of which should be among the league's high. The young trio ahead of him is allowing him a shot at an RBI title, as Milt Senecal (.313, 4, 8, 3), Bonnie Chpain (.281, 3, 12), and Babe Booth (.284, 9) have been on base for him. Behind him, Art McKinney (.286, 5, 18) and Charlie Ham (.294, 5, 10, 1) can really mash, so no matter who is pitching, we'll have our share of troubles. The guy who is doing the best is Chicagoan Charlie Warren (4-1, 2.29, 23), who we are looking lucky enough to miss. I do expect ace Jim York (2-2, 4.67, 19) in the finale, and he will give our lineup some fits. He's a bit wild, and if we punish his mistakes at our park, we could get some nice short homers.

We only have one with Dallas this week, but since we're taking a little break I might as well touch on them now. 13-12, they've been competitive for an expansion team, with quality outings rom their pitching. Four of their starters have an above average ERA+, including former Cougar Sid Moulton (3-2, 2.87, 16), one of the many Miner pitchers that were lost. More interesting is Butch Abrams (3-1, 3.41, 9), as the former Pioneer threw back-to-back shutouts of the Wolves and Sailors. They don't do much hitting, and as of their most recent game a 38-year-old hitting below .050 bats leadoff, so at our park expect us to keep their run totals low. One guy to look out for is catcher Tom Leisher, who has hit .304/.360/.468 (112 OPS+) in 86 trips to the plate. Playing in parts of six seasons for the Chiefs and Sailors, Leisher never did much hitting, though he never got more then 200 PAs to show what he could do. This year he has a chance to surpass the 190 from his 1960 season with the Sailor, and without sparse catching talent can be, he could be an intriguing trade candidate.

12-11-2024, 06:44 PM	#1544
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,011	Taking a break until next Monday as our commish will be out of town. Might be a few more missed sims sprinkled in with the holiday. Maybe I'll have time to get some of those yearly recaps done. Weekly Record: 5-1 Seasonal Record: 16-9 (t-1st, 1 GA) Stars of the Week Jim Barton : 19 AB, 8 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .421 AVG, 1.082 OPS Gene Case : 25 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .360 AVG, .945 OPS Mooney Vetter : 23 AB, 8 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .348 AVG, .739 OPS Schedule 5-7: Win at Wolves (6-2) 5-8: Win at Wolves (4-2) 5-9: Win at Wolves (9-6): 16 innings 5-10: Win vs Kings (6-9) 5-11: Win vs Kings (2-3) 5-12: Loss vs Kings (7-1) Recap Well would you look at that! The Cougars are in first place! Sure, it's just a tie for the lead, but we won eight straight before Elmer Sullivan (9 IP, 8 H, 3 RR, BBM 2 K) and the Kings finally stopped our streak in the finale of our home series. Of course it's those same Kings we are tied with, so we actually took over first place for a day. It was a strange game, from the fact that Sullivan pitched so well to Andy Logue's (5.2 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 6 ER, BB, K) first bad start of 1962, and with both teams off on Sunday we opened the week in an even split. In most cases it was the pen that got the job done, with most of the best results coming there. Pug White was a big part of four wins, picking up 3 saves and a hold. In 6.2 scoreless innings he allowed 3 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts. Arch Wilson (IP, H, BB, 2 K) wasn't needed much, but Phil Means (6.2 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, BB, 3 K) and Bob Burdick (W, 6.2, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 3 K) pitched well in what almost amounts to a start. Eight of our nine pitchers threw at least six innings, as it was really a team effort to take advantage of our opponents. Traditional starters had success too, as both Roy Ellis and Hank Walker pitched as advertised. Ellis got the Wolves, going 6.2 innings with 8 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 6 strikeouts, leaving with exactly 100 pitches. After a rough start the day after Opening Day, he's now allowed two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. We'll get him for two starts this week, and our ability to stay atop the standing will rely on him. Walker is in line for just one start, and it might be exactly what he needs to get back on track. Easily his best start of the season, Walker held the tough Kings lineup to just 7 hits, 2 runs, and 2 walks. He struck out 6 in 6 innings, picking up the tight 3-2 win to secure the series. Despite his 5.72 ERA (76 ERA+), the 29-year-old vet is 2-1, striking out 17 with 11 walks in 28.1 innings. He's been hurt by the base hit often this season, allowing more hits then innings in all five of his starts. If it's only a few more, you can live with it, but he's lived reckless with runners on, and it's not the strategy for success. Jim Barton gave another strong showing, including a 3-for-3 with a double and RBI in our 9-6 win over the Kings. On the week he was 8-for-19, hitting his 4th homer of the season. The recently turned 26-year-old has hit .337/.359/.517 (126 OPS+) in the first month of the season, trying to prove he's not the weak link in our stacked outfield. Another guy who had quality at bats was Gene Case, who was 9-for-25 with 2 doubles, a walk, a homer, 3 RBIs, and 5 runs. Chappy Sanders continued to hit extra base hits, as while he was just 4-for-17 he had a double and homer. I wish our potential catcher of the future wasn't hitting just .130, but he has a 12.5 BB% and six extra base hits in 88 trips to the plate. His problem is he's striking out too much, a poor 23.9 K% so far, but while the good times keep rolling there's no read to tamper with the formula. For one reason or another, we're 16-9, and until the Foresters (15-10, 1 GB) eventually catch us it will be fun to try to compete for a pennant in the return year. We were not competitive in the beginning back in 1926, so it's almost like getting a do over on the first FABL year. Oh yeah... And Pat Davis' first homer of the season??? It came against us! Told ya! Looking Ahead Refreshed and relaxed, we'll make a quick trip to New York, to play the tied for last place Imperials for three. 6-19 like the Saints, The Imps have been active making acquisitions, and one of their best acquisitions has been that of Marv Rafalko. The 24-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Cannons, and and in the three starts since he's looked like a potential long-term piece. A former 2nd Round selection of the Miners, Fafalko has a 1.48 ERA (298 ERA+), 0.86 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts with just 8 walks in 24.1 innings pitched. With the off day we may miss him, but the former 97th ranked prospect could end the season towards the top of their rotation. Guys like Hank Short (0-3, 3.78, 17) and former Cougar 2nd Rounder Ernie Tisdale (1-2, 3.69, 17) could be shipped away for prospects, while Illinois native Willie Dieter (.315, 4, 9) has displayed value in the corner outfield. One guy I don't want them to trade is team home run leader Turk Ramsey (.272, 6, 12), who gave himself an early 27th birthday gift with a solo homer off the Cannons Jimmy Block (1-2, 5.23, 19). Turk has some of the best power in the league, and it would be really cool for someone from the inaugural team to hold longstanding career records for the franchise. After the quick trip we're back in Chicago for six, four of which we'll play this week. The last one will be the start of a series with the Wranglers, while we host the Cincinnati Cannons for three games from Thursday to Saturday. One of the top offenses in the league, I'm worried about Dallas Berry (.329, 8, 23, 5), who already has a 216 WRC+ in just over 100 PAs. One of the most dangerous players in the league, he's on pace for a whopping 49 homers, 148 walks, and 31 steals, all of which should be among the league's high. The young trio ahead of him is allowing him a shot at an RBI title, as Milt Senecal (.313, 4, 8, 3), Bonnie Chpain (.281, 3, 12), and Babe Booth (.284, 9) have been on base for him. Behind him, Art McKinney (.286, 5, 18) and Charlie Ham (.294, 5, 10, 1) can really mash, so no matter who is pitching, we'll have our share of troubles. The guy who is doing the best is Chicagoan Charlie Warren (4-1, 2.29, 23), who we are looking lucky enough to miss. I do expect ace Jim York (2-2, 4.67, 19) in the finale, and he will give our lineup some fits. He's a bit wild, and if we punish his mistakes at our park, we could get some nice short homers. We only have one with Dallas this week, but since we're taking a little break I might as well touch on them now. 13-12, they've been competitive for an expansion team, with quality outings rom their pitching. Four of their starters have an above average ERA+, including former Cougar Sid Moulton (3-2, 2.87, 16), one of the many Miner pitchers that were lost. More interesting is Butch Abrams (3-1, 3.41, 9), as the former Pioneer threw back-to-back shutouts of the Wolves and Sailors. They don't do much hitting, and as of their most recent game a 38-year-old hitting below .050 bats leadoff, so at our park expect us to keep their run totals low. One guy to look out for is catcher Tom Leisher, who has hit .304/.360/.468 (112 OPS+) in 86 trips to the plate. Playing in parts of six seasons for the Chiefs and Sailors, Leisher never did much hitting, though he never got more then 200 PAs to show what he could do. This year he has a chance to surpass the 190 from his 1960 season with the Sailor, and without sparse catching talent can be, he could be an intriguing trade candidate.