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ayaghmour2 · 01-23-2025, 04:21 PM

Weekly Record: 2-1
Seasonal Record: 86-68 (t-4th, 12 GB)
Stars of the Week
Henry Watson : 8 AB, 4 H, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .500 AVG, 2.125 OPS
Andy Logue : 1 Win, 8.0 IP, 3 BB, 8 K, 1.12 ERA
Jim Barton : 8 AB, 4 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .500 AVG, 1.125 OPS

Schedule
10-1: Win vs Saints (5-7)
10-2: Loss vs Saints (7-2)
10-3: Win vs Saints (1-9)

Recap
86.

That's how many games we won this year!

I was hoping for 80 and we surpassed that, and if you told me that we'd finish the season with the same record as the Foresters I'd have been thrilled. In this case, that 4th place and 12 games out of first. Sweeping them on the road allowed us to even our season record with them as well, and since our other 136 games are against the same eight teams, there's absolutely nothing to determined the difference between us.

Except I guess, alphabetically, and since we get the advantage over everyone there, we're listed as the 4th place team. And that's all that matters!

It was nice seeing Andy Logue get a little revenge on his old team too, picking up a win with 8 strong innings. Logue allowed just 4 hits, 3 walks, and a run, striking out 8 to improve to finish his 32 starts 11-17. The record doesn't match his 4.11 ERA (110 ERA+), working to a 1.40 WHIP in 210.1 innings with 80 walks and 126 strikeouts. He's no Ham Flanders (.361, 26, 105, 13), but he started and finished the season well, and he's been really good since coming over in the trade himself. Since being acquired, he's got a 3.70 ERA (122 ERA+) with 308 strikeouts, impressive innings from the almost 30-year-old. We don't need to upgrade the rotation, but Ken Stone is waiting in AAA, and I may want to add an outside arm as insurance. I can rely on Logue to give us innings when his number is called.

I gave former 1st Rounder Bob Allen a chance to make his 17th start, and the 34-year-old rewarded me with his 7th win. He went 7.2 innings, and while he did allow 5 runs, just 2 were earned. He walked 2 and struck out 4, finishing the year with a 5.22 ERA (87 ERA+) and 1.58 WHIP. I wanted a bit more from my former top prospect, but it looks like there will be no late career resurgence as a starter. He's still an option for the pen, with a slightly above average 102 ERA+ in 24.1 innings. I expect us to roll with five pen members all season, and for now he's going to have one of those spots.

Henry Watson almost ruined Hank Williams' (.376, 43, 128), driving in seven runs in his two starts. Just two away from Williams, the Kings slugger is lucky I gave Watson a day off, as he could have easily tied or surpassed Williams win another good game. One of our more productive players, the 24-year-old Watson hit .305/.337/.538 (122 OPS+) in year three, hitting 28 doubles, 7 triples, and 32 homers with 126 RBIs. That helped him finish 2nd in the CA in RBIs, and his 32 homers were 7th most in a season for a Cougar. He joined Gene Case as the fifth and sixth Cougars to homer at least 30 times in a season. They both homered on the final day of the season, so Case ended tied for 3rd in team history with Jack Gibson. His 38 were third in the Conti, and he finished with 26 doubles, 7 triples, 120 runs, 117 RBIs, 96 walks, and 15 strikeouts. Case hit .302/.399/.578 (149 OPS+) worth just shy of 6 WAR (5.9) in 151 games. Emerging as one of the top young players in the league, he ranks as FABL's 17th best player, and I'll give him the third spot on the Whitney ballot to reward his tremendous performance.

Looking Ahead
The St. Louis Pioneers (97-57) and San Francisco Sailors (98-56) are currently tied at one game a piece, as the Sailors are looking to beat the team that's beat them in each of their last three postseason appearances. Most recently in 1951, all the series were in Philadelphia, so perhaps the change in venue can serve them well. Frenchy Mack (25-5, 2.06, 288) and Billy Hasson (20-9, 3.11, 185) will welcome the Sailors to St. Louis, while game five is uncertain. Charlie Lawson (16-10, 4.02, 169) won game one and is expected to pitch game five, with Walt Zecher making the bold choice of pitching stopper Eddie Chapman (8-12, 23, 3.50, 66) in game three. This pushed Hank Lacey (15-8, 4.10, 143) back to game four, but I have to imagine Zane Kelley (14-7, 4.49, 114) comes in during Chapman's start.

Meanwhile, I have stuff I can work on at my own pace, including a Minor League Report. Despite not starting as a highly ranked farm, we're up to 6th, in large part to Dode Caudill (3rd) and my first pick back Bill Grimm (24th). We won a lot of games has an organization, with all five teams winning more games then they lost. Just one ended up with a title, but this year allowed me to get more acquainted with our system and uncover a few hidden gems. Not all of these guys will have a standing in our prospect lists, but now that we can see currents, it's a little easier to see some of the guys they might be missing. Unlike most seasons, a lot of older guys took a lot of opportunities, but with one more draft class we should have enough young talent to move most of them to AAA or a reserve role.

01-23-2025, 04:21 PM	#1580
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 24: October 1st-October 3rd Weekly Record: 2-1 Seasonal Record: 86-68 (t-4th, 12 GB) Stars of the Week Henry Watson : 8 AB, 4 H, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .500 AVG, 2.125 OPS Andy Logue : 1 Win, 8.0 IP, 3 BB, 8 K, 1.12 ERA Jim Barton : 8 AB, 4 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .500 AVG, 1.125 OPS Schedule 10-1: Win vs Saints (5-7) 10-2: Loss vs Saints (7-2) 10-3: Win vs Saints (1-9) Recap 86. That's how many games we won this year! I was hoping for 80 and we surpassed that, and if you told me that we'd finish the season with the same record as the Foresters I'd have been thrilled. In this case, that 4th place and 12 games out of first. Sweeping them on the road allowed us to even our season record with them as well, and since our other 136 games are against the same eight teams, there's absolutely nothing to determined the difference between us. Except I guess, alphabetically, and since we get the advantage over everyone there, we're listed as the 4th place team. And that's all that matters! It was nice seeing Andy Logue get a little revenge on his old team too, picking up a win with 8 strong innings. Logue allowed just 4 hits, 3 walks, and a run, striking out 8 to improve to finish his 32 starts 11-17. The record doesn't match his 4.11 ERA (110 ERA+), working to a 1.40 WHIP in 210.1 innings with 80 walks and 126 strikeouts. He's no Ham Flanders (.361, 26, 105, 13), but he started and finished the season well, and he's been really good since coming over in the trade himself. Since being acquired, he's got a 3.70 ERA (122 ERA+) with 308 strikeouts, impressive innings from the almost 30-year-old. We don't need to upgrade the rotation, but Ken Stone is waiting in AAA, and I may want to add an outside arm as insurance. I can rely on Logue to give us innings when his number is called. I gave former 1st Rounder Bob Allen a chance to make his 17th start, and the 34-year-old rewarded me with his 7th win. He went 7.2 innings, and while he did allow 5 runs, just 2 were earned. He walked 2 and struck out 4, finishing the year with a 5.22 ERA (87 ERA+) and 1.58 WHIP. I wanted a bit more from my former top prospect, but it looks like there will be no late career resurgence as a starter. He's still an option for the pen, with a slightly above average 102 ERA+ in 24.1 innings. I expect us to roll with five pen members all season, and for now he's going to have one of those spots. Henry Watson almost ruined Hank Williams' (.376, 43, 128), driving in seven runs in his two starts. Just two away from Williams, the Kings slugger is lucky I gave Watson a day off, as he could have easily tied or surpassed Williams win another good game. One of our more productive players, the 24-year-old Watson hit .305/.337/.538 (122 OPS+) in year three, hitting 28 doubles, 7 triples, and 32 homers with 126 RBIs. That helped him finish 2nd in the CA in RBIs, and his 32 homers were 7th most in a season for a Cougar. He joined Gene Case as the fifth and sixth Cougars to homer at least 30 times in a season. They both homered on the final day of the season, so Case ended tied for 3rd in team history with Jack Gibson. His 38 were third in the Conti, and he finished with 26 doubles, 7 triples, 120 runs, 117 RBIs, 96 walks, and 15 strikeouts. Case hit .302/.399/.578 (149 OPS+) worth just shy of 6 WAR (5.9) in 151 games. Emerging as one of the top young players in the league, he ranks as FABL's 17th best player, and I'll give him the third spot on the Whitney ballot to reward his tremendous performance. Looking Ahead The St. Louis Pioneers (97-57) and San Francisco Sailors (98-56) are currently tied at one game a piece, as the Sailors are looking to beat the team that's beat them in each of their last three postseason appearances. Most recently in 1951, all the series were in Philadelphia, so perhaps the change in venue can serve them well. Frenchy Mack (25-5, 2.06, 288) and Billy Hasson (20-9, 3.11, 185) will welcome the Sailors to St. Louis, while game five is uncertain. Charlie Lawson (16-10, 4.02, 169) won game one and is expected to pitch game five, with Walt Zecher making the bold choice of pitching stopper Eddie Chapman (8-12, 23, 3.50, 66) in game three. This pushed Hank Lacey (15-8, 4.10, 143) back to game four, but I have to imagine Zane Kelley (14-7, 4.49, 114) comes in during Chapman's start. Meanwhile, I have stuff I can work on at my own pace, including a Minor League Report. Despite not starting as a highly ranked farm, we're up to 6th, in large part to Dode Caudill (3rd) and my first pick back Bill Grimm (24th). We won a lot of games has an organization, with all five teams winning more games then they lost. Just one ended up with a title, but this year allowed me to get more acquainted with our system and uncover a few hidden gems. Not all of these guys will have a standing in our prospect lists, but now that we can see currents, it's a little easier to see some of the guys they might be missing. Unlike most seasons, a lot of older guys took a lot of opportunities, but with one more draft class we should have enough young talent to move most of them to AAA or a reserve role.