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ayaghmour2 · 01-17-2025, 12:33 AM

Weekly Record: 5-2
Seasonal Record: 72-61 (5th, 11 GB)
Stars of the Week
Bobby Martinez : 27 AB, 14 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .519 AVG, 1.165 OPS
Pug White : 2 Wins, 7.2 IP, 2 BB, 6 K, 2.35 ERA
Arch Wilson : 1 Win, 2 Saves, 4.0 IP, 1 BB, 6 K, 2.25 ERA

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

Recap
See!?!? Time for the wins!

I swear we're only allowed to have large win/loss gaps, as the 1-6 is almost countered by the 5-1!

The two wins against the Kings may have sunk their season, as the two losses against us pushed them back to five out. Three weeks is not a lot of time, as it looks like the Kings are running out of chances to take the Continental this season.

Second week rookie Bobby Martinez can be directly attributed to the success, as it looks like the Jerry McMillan at home is just as good as advertised. Our fourth ranked prospect had the week of his life, 14-for-27 with 2 steals, 5 RBIs, and 6 runs scored. Martinez also hit his first career homer, a solo shot off Bob Nelson (11-5, 1, 4.25, 112) in the 6th of our 3-2 win, as the rookie helped us avoid the sweep in Montreal. That was one of three, three-hit games this week, and he already had one in a 14-5 loss to the Foresters last week. Off to an excellent start to his pro career, he's hit .431/.463/.490 (147 OPS+) with 3 walks, 3 steals, 8 RBIs, and 9 runs scored. It's going to be tough to move him to the bench when McMillan returns, but he earned himself a third week in the lineup with top level production. If he was struggling, I'd bring regular back today, but despite a single day left to recover I'm keeping McMillan on the IL just one sim longer. When he's back, I'll have to find away to work the 5th overall pick into the outfield mix, but none of the guys in the lineup deserve to lose their playing time at his expense.

Case in point, Jim Barton, who was 8-for-25 with a double, 2 triples, 3 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. That actually lowered his batting average slightly, as he's hit .322/.352/.459 (108 OPS+) with 15 doubles, 8 triples, 11 homers, 42 runs, and 67 RBIs. One day I hope I can get the .338/.393/.569 (151 OPS+) hitter from 1960, but with guys like Martinez and Dode Caudill, he may need to find a home somewhere else. Working in his favor is his consistency, as while guys like Chappy Sanders (6-17, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB) and Buddy Byrd (6-18, 3 2B, RBI, 3 R, 2 BB) did better then him this week, in most others he gives us better value.

Pug White and Arch Wilson both won their 11th game of the season, which is absolutely baffling considering how our staffs were constructed before the fast-forward. Gone are the days of an elite staff and pen that loves blowing games, as now we have two elite high leverage arms who get the results we need. Pug needed two wins, and it came in a starter-like effort. His 7.2 innings were third most on the team, and along with the wins he had 6 strikeouts with 5 hits, 2 walks, and 2 runs. With 120 innings, he's going to fall short of ERA qualifiers, but among pitchers with more then 100 innings on the season he has a chance to lead the CA, or at least the team. His 3.15 (143 ERA+) is a bit higher then Arch Wilson's 2.91 (155 ERA+), though his has come in 58.2 innings. That's what makes his win total so impressive, as if there was a win per inning stat I'm sure he'd rank towards the top. Used in different ways, they'll both end up with double digit wins and saves, and if we want to compete next year we'll need these two to do this one more time.

Some starters deserve praise too, with Dick Champ, Andy Logue, and Roy Ellis all allowed just two runs in their start. Funny enough, Champ's the only one to win, as he went 8 with 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Just 3-3 in his 10 starts with us, his 3.86 ERA (117 ERA+) and 3.94 FIP (87 FIP-)are far more impressive. Even better, he's been unleashed into games, going 110 or more in each of the last three starts. Roy Ellis got an undeserved loss, as our starter with the most wins (9) allowed 4 hits and a walk with 6 strikeouts. His 2.6 K/BB now matches his association high total last year, but it won't come close to the lead in '62. Lastly, Logue got a no-decision in our 4-2 extra inning win, going 7 with 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. It's nice to see him back on track, even if he hasn't won in his last three starts, and the 4 earned runs he allowed last week were the most in his last six. The rotation is going to start getting crowded, so Logue is doing himself a favor by righting the ship late.

Looking Ahead
So I'm changing the callup strategy, as the Milwaukee Blues are about to take home a Century League title, and I want all the guys to get credit for it on their page. With the season ending Sunday, that means I can't call them up next sim (which has happened) if I want them to get it. That would leave just one week, and for guys like Henry Henderson, Ken Stone, and George McKee, I don't really want to give them just one or two games after a nice long season in Milwaukee. With 28 players, we have plenty of open spots, and we have 30 accounted for with McMillan and the recently recalled Jack Drake. On the Little Rock roster, they're almost better off without him, as the borderline bench bat will hang out on ours for the next few days. He's playing everyday for the Governors, but his .250/.341/.399 (93 OPS+) line is not good enough for a first basemen. Recently 24, he's not a lost cause, but with one option left his time in the organization may be running low. This cup of coffee will give him a chance to prove his case before the offseason, as we may make plenty of changes to our 40-man roster.

A hardworking former 3rd Rounder, he came over from the Pioneers for Foster Smith two years after being drafted. 1959 was his first season in our system, and he got things off in Class B. He worked his way all the way up to AA, and then last season got a callup like this. It got him two appearances, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter. Never playing too much at a level, the 478 PAs were his most at one stop in a season. Quick enough that you'd think he'd be good at defense, he's a third basemen who should never see that base, and at 6'2'' he's at least useful at first. The home run power isn't there, but he'll get a lot of extra base hits if he can make contact. That's been a struggle, and so far it's capping his effectiveness. Next season he might get a chance in AAA, but even if we didn't have Gene Case entrenched at first, Drake wouldn't be getting meaningful at bats in Chicago.

The schedule will be manageable, as we face the Kings once more before a quick three game road trip in New York. Games against the Imperials are must wins, and anything less then a sweep is a missed opportunity, but I like our chances over the weekend too. It'll be the first of two against the Cannons, and in Chicago we could pile up some runs on their rotation. I'm pretty sure we're missing Chicagoan Charlie Warren (15-9, 2.98, 159), who is leaps and bounds better then everyone else in the rotation. They can look forward to improvements from the recently 22-year-old Jack Meeks (14-9, 4.32, 125), who has put together a nice two-season career. Warren's stuff is much more impressive, but Meeks commands the zone well and doesn't let up as the game goes on.

Like us, they're looking forward to next season, with the hopes that Jim York's (11-11, 5.51, 95) nightmare season ends. Not only was his ERA over a full run higher then his FIP (4.36), he recently underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow. Another Chicagoan, he was a 20-win All-Star in 1960, but his luck has gone from bad to worse. 26 in February, he's an interesting guy to watch, but he's missed significant time in each of the last two seasons. With a Whitney candidate like Dallas Berry (.321, 37, 113, 14), runs are going to be scored, so having someone like York provide vintage starts can really make a difference in next year's pennant race.

Minor League Report
1B Ed Duncan (AAA Milwaukee Blues): I don't usually highlight veterans in the minors, but when you hit your 1,500th Century League hit, you deserve a shoutout.

Almost all of them came with the independent Denver Bears, but his third of four hits against the St. Paul Disciples on the 6th gave him the large milestone. Now with 1,506 in his Century League career, he's alone at 4th overall, and with a week to go he has a chance for Clyde Peter's 1,512. With no signs of retiring, he should easily pass that, but George Hoosier's 1,604 will be much more difficult. He does have 102 hits this year, but the soon-to-be 37-year-old isn't a long-term piece in the organization. There's no guarantee he keeps the effectiveness either, as a .301/.386/.466 (136 OPS+) line is tough to maintain. Fueled by 20 doubles, 10 homers, 58 RBIs, 50 walks, and 55 runs, he's impressed in his return to a FABL organization, and part of me wants to give the former 15th overall pick a deserved promotion.

01-17-2025, 12:33 AM	#1574
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 20: September 3rd-September 9th Weekly Record: 5-2 Seasonal Record: 72-61 (5th, 11 GB) Stars of the Week Bobby Martinez : 27 AB, 14 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .519 AVG, 1.165 OPS Pug White : 2 Wins, 7.2 IP, 2 BB, 6 K, 2.35 ERA Arch Wilson : 1 Win, 2 Saves, 4.0 IP, 1 BB, 6 K, 2.25 ERA Schedule 9-3: Win at Saints (3-2) 9-5: Loss at Wolves (2-4) 9-6: Win at Wolves (4-2): 11 innings 9-7: Win at Wolves (5-2) 9-8: Win vs Kings (7-8): 10 innings 9-9: Win vs Kings (3-9) Recap See!?!? Time for the wins! I swear we're only allowed to have large win/loss gaps, as the 1-6 is almost countered by the 5-1! The two wins against the Kings may have sunk their season, as the two losses against us pushed them back to five out. Three weeks is not a lot of time, as it looks like the Kings are running out of chances to take the Continental this season. Second week rookie Bobby Martinez can be directly attributed to the success, as it looks like the Jerry McMillan at home is just as good as advertised. Our fourth ranked prospect had the week of his life, 14-for-27 with 2 steals, 5 RBIs, and 6 runs scored. Martinez also hit his first career homer, a solo shot off Bob Nelson (11-5, 1, 4.25, 112) in the 6th of our 3-2 win, as the rookie helped us avoid the sweep in Montreal. That was one of three, three-hit games this week, and he already had one in a 14-5 loss to the Foresters last week. Off to an excellent start to his pro career, he's hit .431/.463/.490 (147 OPS+) with 3 walks, 3 steals, 8 RBIs, and 9 runs scored. It's going to be tough to move him to the bench when McMillan returns, but he earned himself a third week in the lineup with top level production. If he was struggling, I'd bring regular back today, but despite a single day left to recover I'm keeping McMillan on the IL just one sim longer. When he's back, I'll have to find away to work the 5th overall pick into the outfield mix, but none of the guys in the lineup deserve to lose their playing time at his expense. Case in point, Jim Barton, who was 8-for-25 with a double, 2 triples, 3 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. That actually lowered his batting average slightly, as he's hit .322/.352/.459 (108 OPS+) with 15 doubles, 8 triples, 11 homers, 42 runs, and 67 RBIs. One day I hope I can get the .338/.393/.569 (151 OPS+) hitter from 1960, but with guys like Martinez and Dode Caudill, he may need to find a home somewhere else. Working in his favor is his consistency, as while guys like Chappy Sanders (6-17, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB) and Buddy Byrd (6-18, 3 2B, RBI, 3 R, 2 BB) did better then him this week, in most others he gives us better value. Pug White and Arch Wilson both won their 11th game of the season, which is absolutely baffling considering how our staffs were constructed before the fast-forward. Gone are the days of an elite staff and pen that loves blowing games, as now we have two elite high leverage arms who get the results we need. Pug needed two wins, and it came in a starter-like effort. His 7.2 innings were third most on the team, and along with the wins he had 6 strikeouts with 5 hits, 2 walks, and 2 runs. With 120 innings, he's going to fall short of ERA qualifiers, but among pitchers with more then 100 innings on the season he has a chance to lead the CA, or at least the team. His 3.15 (143 ERA+) is a bit higher then Arch Wilson's 2.91 (155 ERA+), though his has come in 58.2 innings. That's what makes his win total so impressive, as if there was a win per inning stat I'm sure he'd rank towards the top. Used in different ways, they'll both end up with double digit wins and saves, and if we want to compete next year we'll need these two to do this one more time. Some starters deserve praise too, with Dick Champ, Andy Logue, and Roy Ellis all allowed just two runs in their start. Funny enough, Champ's the only one to win, as he went 8 with 8 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Just 3-3 in his 10 starts with us, his 3.86 ERA (117 ERA+) and 3.94 FIP (87 FIP-)are far more impressive. Even better, he's been unleashed into games, going 110 or more in each of the last three starts. Roy Ellis got an undeserved loss, as our starter with the most wins (9) allowed 4 hits and a walk with 6 strikeouts. His 2.6 K/BB now matches his association high total last year, but it won't come close to the lead in '62. Lastly, Logue got a no-decision in our 4-2 extra inning win, going 7 with 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts. It's nice to see him back on track, even if he hasn't won in his last three starts, and the 4 earned runs he allowed last week were the most in his last six. The rotation is going to start getting crowded, so Logue is doing himself a favor by righting the ship late. Looking Ahead So I'm changing the callup strategy, as the Milwaukee Blues are about to take home a Century League title, and I want all the guys to get credit for it on their page. With the season ending Sunday, that means I can't call them up next sim (which has happened) if I want them to get it. That would leave just one week, and for guys like Henry Henderson, Ken Stone, and George McKee, I don't really want to give them just one or two games after a nice long season in Milwaukee. With 28 players, we have plenty of open spots, and we have 30 accounted for with McMillan and the recently recalled Jack Drake. On the Little Rock roster, they're almost better off without him, as the borderline bench bat will hang out on ours for the next few days. He's playing everyday for the Governors, but his .250/.341/.399 (93 OPS+) line is not good enough for a first basemen. Recently 24, he's not a lost cause, but with one option left his time in the organization may be running low. This cup of coffee will give him a chance to prove his case before the offseason, as we may make plenty of changes to our 40-man roster. A hardworking former 3rd Rounder, he came over from the Pioneers for Foster Smith two years after being drafted. 1959 was his first season in our system, and he got things off in Class B. He worked his way all the way up to AA, and then last season got a callup like this. It got him two appearances, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter. Never playing too much at a level, the 478 PAs were his most at one stop in a season. Quick enough that you'd think he'd be good at defense, he's a third basemen who should never see that base, and at 6'2'' he's at least useful at first. The home run power isn't there, but he'll get a lot of extra base hits if he can make contact. That's been a struggle, and so far it's capping his effectiveness. Next season he might get a chance in AAA, but even if we didn't have Gene Case entrenched at first, Drake wouldn't be getting meaningful at bats in Chicago. The schedule will be manageable, as we face the Kings once more before a quick three game road trip in New York. Games against the Imperials are must wins, and anything less then a sweep is a missed opportunity, but I like our chances over the weekend too. It'll be the first of two against the Cannons, and in Chicago we could pile up some runs on their rotation. I'm pretty sure we're missing Chicagoan Charlie Warren (15-9, 2.98, 159), who is leaps and bounds better then everyone else in the rotation. They can look forward to improvements from the recently 22-year-old Jack Meeks (14-9, 4.32, 125), who has put together a nice two-season career. Warren's stuff is much more impressive, but Meeks commands the zone well and doesn't let up as the game goes on. Like us, they're looking forward to next season, with the hopes that Jim York's (11-11, 5.51, 95) nightmare season ends. Not only was his ERA over a full run higher then his FIP (4.36), he recently underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow. Another Chicagoan, he was a 20-win All-Star in 1960, but his luck has gone from bad to worse. 26 in February, he's an interesting guy to watch, but he's missed significant time in each of the last two seasons. With a Whitney candidate like Dallas Berry (.321, 37, 113, 14), runs are going to be scored, so having someone like York provide vintage starts can really make a difference in next year's pennant race. Minor League Report 1B Ed Duncan (AAA Milwaukee Blues): I don't usually highlight veterans in the minors, but when you hit your 1,500th Century League hit, you deserve a shoutout. Almost all of them came with the independent Denver Bears, but his third of four hits against the St. Paul Disciples on the 6th gave him the large milestone. Now with 1,506 in his Century League career, he's alone at 4th overall, and with a week to go he has a chance for Clyde Peter's 1,512. With no signs of retiring, he should easily pass that, but George Hoosier's 1,604 will be much more difficult. He does have 102 hits this year, but the soon-to-be 37-year-old isn't a long-term piece in the organization. There's no guarantee he keeps the effectiveness either, as a .301/.386/.466 (136 OPS+) line is tough to maintain. Fueled by 20 doubles, 10 homers, 58 RBIs, 50 walks, and 55 runs, he's impressed in his return to a FABL organization, and part of me wants to give the former 15th overall pick a deserved promotion.