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royalblue5 · 07-25-2012, 11:22 PM

The Astros have beaten the Pirates as JR Richard out duels John Candelaria in an all rookie matchup

In the AL the KC Royals are on their way to their first ever World Series

Carl Morton was strong and Johnny Bench made it clear who the ALCS MVP would be delivering 2 homers including a grand slam.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343272923

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 04:06 PM

The Royals will have home field advantage in this years Fall Classic.
This will also be the first WS to be played entirely on artificial turf.

Game 1
Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker

Bottom of 2
Bench, Pat Kelly and Frank White all double
Royals lead 2-0

Top of 3rd
Bostock error leads to 2 Astros runs, sparked by Lou Piniella
Tied 2-2

End of 7
Busby has been in and out of trouble, pitch count getting high
Dierker has settled in
Tied 2-2

Busby goes the distance as does Dierker
Cecil Cooper hit a walk off home run to decide game 1

Royals lead series 1-0

Game 2
Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham

Bottom of 1st
The Royals pound out 4 hits and run allover catcher Carl Taylor on their way to a 4 run inning
Royals lead 4-0

Bottom of 2nd
Bench adds a 3-r homer
Royals lead 7-0

Bottom of 3rd
Bostock single scores White after a stolen base
Royals lead 8-0

Top of 4th
Quirk error allows Bob Watson to score
Royals lead 8-1

Bottom of 5th
Al Cowens solo homerun
Royals lead 9-1

Top of 8th
Joe Morgan triple scores Derrel Thomas, Greg Gross thrown out at the plate by Bostock
Royals lead 9-2

Bottom of 8th
Cecil Cooper single plates Bostock
Royals lead 10-2, Niekro relieving Splittorff

Top of 9th
Cesar Geronimo homers, Astros load bases Lerrin LaGrow gets final out

Royals lead WS 2-0
heading to the Astrodome

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343334715
Game 3
Carl Morton vs JR Richard

Game 4 and beyond
tbd

Let the games begin

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 05:20 PM

OOPs lost my play by play account

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343336382

Game 4
Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker

Top 1st
George Brett solo homerun
Royals lead 1-0

Top of 6th
Poquette triple scores 2, Quirk single plates Poquette
Royals lead 4-0

Bottom of 7th
Mayberry single scores Derrel Thomas, but Busby escapes a bases loaded jam
Royals lead 4-1

Top of 8th
Busby help his cause with a 2 out single scoring Bench
Royals lead 5-1

Top of 9th
Cooper double scores an insurance run
Royals lead 6-1

Busby complete game
Royals lead WS 3-1

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343337625

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 05:45 PM

Game 5
Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham

Bottom of 1st
3 hits and 1 walk lead to a big inning
Astros lead 3-0

Bottom of 3rd
Astros score 5 times on 3 hits, including 2 run double by Billingham
Astros lead 8-0

Top 4th
Bench 2r homerun, highlights 3 run inning
Astros lead 8-3

Top 5th
Bostock homerun and Poquette sac fly
Astros lead 8-5

Bottom 7th
Greg Gross single drives in an insurance run
Astros lead 9-5

Bottom 8th
Norm Miller collects 2 rbi's as Astros complete their victory

Royals lead WS 3-2, headed back to KC

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343338354

Game 6
Carl Morton vs JR Richard

Bottom 2nd
Jamie Quirk single scores Bench
Royals lead 1-0

Top 3rd
Morgan and Rader sac flies, along with a Mayberry single, as Astros score 3
Astros lead 3-1

Bottom 4th
Pat Kelly double scores Cooper
Astros lead 3-2

Top 5th
2r single by Bob Watson stretches Astros lead
Astros lead 5-2

Bottom 5th
Bostock steals home as part of double steal, Poquette drives in Brett
Astros lead 5-4, Gura warming in pen

Top 6th
Doug Rader doubles in a run
Astros lead 6-4, Gura into game

Richard stays strong and Giusti picks up the save

Series tied at 3 all

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343339148

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 06:39 PM

Game 7

Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker

top 1st
Bostock throws Thomas out at the plate
0-0
bottom 1st
Bostock double, followed by Brett walk and Bench single
Royals lead 1-0

top 2nd
Steve Busby works around a Watson single
Royals lead 1-0
bottom 2nd
3 up 3 down
Royals lead 1-0

Top 3rd
3 up 3 down
bottom 3rd
Bench drives in Bostock, followed by a Poquette double scoring 2
Royals lead 4-0

4th
both teams 3 up 3 down

Top 5th
Carl Taylor 2 out double, nothing more
bottom 5th
3 up 3 down

Top 6th
Derrel Thomas stranded at third
Bottom 6th
3 up 3 down

7th
3 up 3 down both teams

top 8th
Busby works out of trouble no runs scored
bottom 8th
Kelly drives in insurance run
Royals lead 5-0

top 9th
Doug Rader 2 out single, Busby finishes what he started

Royals Win
Royals Win
Steve Busby wins MVP going 3-0 allowing 1 run over 27 innings, that is an ACE

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343342363

Rasmuth · 07-26-2012, 08:06 PM

nice job Busby!

And you gotta love a guy like Carl Morton...bigtime contributor in the playoffs...love that!

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 10:10 PM

That is so true, I was just thinking about the role he might play on the 76 team, should fit right in. Hopefully, Leonard will play a larger role as well.

Free agency will play a very big role as well, kind of excited to see how it works out. But, could stink if I am unable to keep the team together.

royalblue5 · 07-26-2012, 10:48 PM

Just days after the WS championship parade back in Kansas City, a new day of baseball is upon us.

The reserve clause era is over and free agency has begun. The Royals have 7 eligible players and have extended offers to 4 of them.
Amos Otis, Mike Torrez, Joe Niekro and Dick Drago

however, Pat Kelly believes he is worth superstar money, management does not agree
Carl Morton a late season stud in the rotation and factor in the ALCS indicated that he would prefer to test the open market
Gene Alley who was a big pickup in the middle infield will be allowed to move on, if for no other reason than the fact that he is 35 yrs old and the Royals believe they can improve upon him via free agency.

I will keep you posted as to any major moves and also give some updates as to teams budget room in advance of their moves.

The Reds have fired Joe Schultz, despite having been NL manager of the year the last two seasons
The Angels fell short once again and it caught Ted Williams his job.
The Phillies have let go of Earl Weaver as well

The Mets, who traded Bud Harrelson to the Angels for Bruce Bochte, reacquire him in exchange for John Milner

On the North side of Chicago, the Cubs welcome Gary Mathews to the club.

royalblue5 · 07-27-2012, 08:28 AM

The acquisition of John Milner has allowed the Angels to make a move

Angels send Lee May to the Yankees, while the Yankees part ways with veteran reliever Chris Short

Davey Johnson has a new address in Cleveland as the Padres receive Duane Kuiper

Not sure when the "upcoming Free agents" will file, maybe it will be after the 76 season, just don'e know what to expect from the game having never done a sim during this period before.

Does anyone else know, there are certainly ALOT of talented players listed in "upcoming FA" and not many people resigning them.

royalblue5 · 07-28-2012, 11:56 AM

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343490982

royalblue5 · 07-29-2012, 04:57 PM

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343595426

royalblue5 · 07-29-2012, 05:07 PM

Bobby Murcer (NYA) broken ankle to miss 4-5 months
Mickey Lolich (Det) torn rotator cuff out 13 months, has won 61 games over last 3 years
George Scott (TEX) ruptured achilles out 4 months

Yankees ship Dave Kingman and his 42 HR to Houston for Bob Watson, look for Watson to take over at 1B for the Bombers

A few big name players have begun to resign with their clubs, thus avoiding free agency

royalblue5 · 07-31-2012, 07:22 AM

Although the Royals seem to be physically healthy, there is definitely something wrong. Defending the AL crown will be very difficult for the boys in blue, especially after their 0-5 start averaging barely more that 2 runs per game.

The A's have resigned Sal Bando

Top 10 prospects for 1976

Mark Fidrych SP (DET)
Mike Krukow SP (CHC)
Andre Dawson OF (MON)
Len Barker SP (TEX)
Dale Murphy C (ATL)
Willie Randolph 2b (PITT)
Moose Haas SP (MIL)
Bob Knepper SP (SF)
Gary Roenicke OF (MON)
Jason Thompson 1B (DET)

royalblue5 · 07-31-2012, 08:29 AM

Well the Royals are playing a bit better, after winning 5 in a row, they have begun to struggle again. Manager Morton is preaching to the club, "this is a marathon not a sprint, steady the course and we will be fine."

Reggie Jackson has accepted a new contract in Oakland as Charlie Finley continues to try to secure many of his stars.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343737729

royalblue5 · 07-31-2012, 08:30 AM

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343737791

royalblue5 · 08-01-2012, 05:30 PM

Resignings

Oscar Gamble (CHC)
Steve Carlton (SL)

No-hitters

Steve Carlton (SL)-the day before he re-signed, interesting, huh
Jim Palmer (Balt)

Milestones
Boog Powell (Balt) 2000 hits
Carl Yastrzemski (Bos) 300 HR

Injuries

Mark Fidrych (DET) 8 months, the Bird was winless at the time

Trades
Richie Zisk heads to Texas in exchange for Jeff Burroughs, who heads to Pittsburgh. Wow, Burroughs in LF and Parker in RF, that is some beef

Royals are playing much better, as all cylinders are currently firing, now a respectable 15-16 record

royalblue5 · 08-05-2012, 09:20 AM

Well the Royals are definitely back to hitting the baseball, much like they were the end of last season

The Pirates acquire yet another OF, trading Gene Garber to the Tigers in exchange for Ben Ogilvie.

Andy Messersmith avoids playing a season with no contract by resigning with the Angels

Bill Russell (LAN) will miss 4 months with a strained hip

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778

royalblue5 · 08-05-2012, 09:24 AM

Just how many at bats can Enos Cabell go without reaching via a walk?

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344173042

royalblue5 · 08-05-2012, 06:22 PM

Dodgers might need to check out their training staff, in the last week

Roy White and Rick Rhoden have been lost for at least 2 months
Mickey Rivers (LAA) lost for 6-7 weeks with a bad hammy
Alan Bannister (PHI) lost for 9 months
Dan Ford (MINN) out 7 months with broken bone

Tigers trade Willie Horton to Oakland for Archie Reynolds, it is Hortons 4th team in 3 years.
Jack Billingham headed to Pittsburgh for Ken McMullen, who is headed to Houston

The Royals move awful OBP guy Enos Cabell and last years ALCS hero, Carl Morton to the Yankees, in exchange the Royals get lefty reliever Tippy Martinez.

The club has decided for now, to continue to work with Jamie Quirk at SS, Frank White just went to the DL, which will allow Gene Alley more at bats. It is rumored that the GM is in negotiations with the Dodgers for SS Ivan DeJesus, however, it would cost the Royals their top prospect Ruppert Jones.

stay tuned.....

royalblue5 · 08-14-2012, 08:44 AM

been out of town, will resume shortly

07-25-2012, 11:22 PM	#161
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	The Astros have beaten the Pirates as JR Richard out duels John Candelaria in an all rookie matchup In the AL the KC Royals are on their way to their first ever World Series Carl Morton was strong and Johnny Bench made it clear who the ALCS MVP would be delivering 2 homers including a grand slam. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343272923 Attached Images

07-26-2012, 04:06 PM	#162
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	World Series 1975 style The Royals will have home field advantage in this years Fall Classic. This will also be the first WS to be played entirely on artificial turf. Game 1 Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker Bottom of 2 Bench, Pat Kelly and Frank White all double Royals lead 2-0 Top of 3rd Bostock error leads to 2 Astros runs, sparked by Lou Piniella Tied 2-2 End of 7 Busby has been in and out of trouble, pitch count getting high Dierker has settled in Tied 2-2 Busby goes the distance as does Dierker Cecil Cooper hit a walk off home run to decide game 1 Royals lead series 1-0 Game 2 Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham Bottom of 1st The Royals pound out 4 hits and run allover catcher Carl Taylor on their way to a 4 run inning Royals lead 4-0 Bottom of 2nd Bench adds a 3-r homer Royals lead 7-0 Bottom of 3rd Bostock single scores White after a stolen base Royals lead 8-0 Top of 4th Quirk error allows Bob Watson to score Royals lead 8-1 Bottom of 5th Al Cowens solo homerun Royals lead 9-1 Top of 8th Joe Morgan triple scores Derrel Thomas, Greg Gross thrown out at the plate by Bostock Royals lead 9-2 Bottom of 8th Cecil Cooper single plates Bostock Royals lead 10-2, Niekro relieving Splittorff Top of 9th Cesar Geronimo homers, Astros load bases Lerrin LaGrow gets final out Royals lead WS 2-0 heading to the Astrodome http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343334715 Game 3 Carl Morton vs JR Richard Game 4 and beyond tbd Let the games begin Attached Images Last edited by royalblue5; 07-26-2012 at 04:32 PM.

07-26-2012, 05:20 PM	#163
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	OOPs lost my play by play account http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343336382 Game 4 Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker Top 1st George Brett solo homerun Royals lead 1-0 Top of 6th Poquette triple scores 2, Quirk single plates Poquette Royals lead 4-0 Bottom of 7th Mayberry single scores Derrel Thomas, but Busby escapes a bases loaded jam Royals lead 4-1 Top of 8th Busby help his cause with a 2 out single scoring Bench Royals lead 5-1 Top of 9th Cooper double scores an insurance run Royals lead 6-1 Busby complete game Royals lead WS 3-1 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343337625 Attached Images

07-26-2012, 05:45 PM	#164
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Game 5 Paul Splittorff vs Jack Billingham Bottom of 1st 3 hits and 1 walk lead to a big inning Astros lead 3-0 Bottom of 3rd Astros score 5 times on 3 hits, including 2 run double by Billingham Astros lead 8-0 Top 4th Bench 2r homerun, highlights 3 run inning Astros lead 8-3 Top 5th Bostock homerun and Poquette sac fly Astros lead 8-5 Bottom 7th Greg Gross single drives in an insurance run Astros lead 9-5 Bottom 8th Norm Miller collects 2 rbi's as Astros complete their victory Royals lead WS 3-2, headed back to KC http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343338354 Game 6 Carl Morton vs JR Richard Bottom 2nd Jamie Quirk single scores Bench Royals lead 1-0 Top 3rd Morgan and Rader sac flies, along with a Mayberry single, as Astros score 3 Astros lead 3-1 Bottom 4th Pat Kelly double scores Cooper Astros lead 3-2 Top 5th 2r single by Bob Watson stretches Astros lead Astros lead 5-2 Bottom 5th Bostock steals home as part of double steal, Poquette drives in Brett Astros lead 5-4, Gura warming in pen Top 6th Doug Rader doubles in a run Astros lead 6-4, Gura into game Richard stays strong and Giusti picks up the save Series tied at 3 all http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343339148 Attached Images

07-26-2012, 06:39 PM	#165
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Game 7 Steve Busby vs Larry Dierker top 1st Bostock throws Thomas out at the plate 0-0 bottom 1st Bostock double, followed by Brett walk and Bench single Royals lead 1-0 top 2nd Steve Busby works around a Watson single Royals lead 1-0 bottom 2nd 3 up 3 down Royals lead 1-0 Top 3rd 3 up 3 down bottom 3rd Bench drives in Bostock, followed by a Poquette double scoring 2 Royals lead 4-0 4th both teams 3 up 3 down Top 5th Carl Taylor 2 out double, nothing more bottom 5th 3 up 3 down Top 6th Derrel Thomas stranded at third Bottom 6th 3 up 3 down 7th 3 up 3 down both teams top 8th Busby works out of trouble no runs scored bottom 8th Kelly drives in insurance run Royals lead 5-0 top 9th Doug Rader 2 out single, Busby finishes what he started Royals Win Royals Win Steve Busby wins MVP going 3-0 allowing 1 run over 27 innings, that is an ACE http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343342363 Attached Images Last edited by royalblue5; 07-26-2012 at 06:42 PM.

07-26-2012, 08:06 PM	#166
Rasmuth All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Upstate Western NY Posts: 1,760	nice job Busby! And you gotta love a guy like Carl Morton...bigtime contributor in the playoffs...love that! __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=250426

07-26-2012, 10:10 PM	#167
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	That is so true, I was just thinking about the role he might play on the 76 team, should fit right in. Hopefully, Leonard will play a larger role as well. Free agency will play a very big role as well, kind of excited to see how it works out. But, could stink if I am unable to keep the team together.

07-26-2012, 10:48 PM	#168
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Just days after the WS championship parade back in Kansas City, a new day of baseball is upon us. The reserve clause era is over and free agency has begun. The Royals have 7 eligible players and have extended offers to 4 of them. Amos Otis, Mike Torrez, Joe Niekro and Dick Drago however, Pat Kelly believes he is worth superstar money, management does not agree Carl Morton a late season stud in the rotation and factor in the ALCS indicated that he would prefer to test the open market Gene Alley who was a big pickup in the middle infield will be allowed to move on, if for no other reason than the fact that he is 35 yrs old and the Royals believe they can improve upon him via free agency. I will keep you posted as to any major moves and also give some updates as to teams budget room in advance of their moves. The Reds have fired Joe Schultz, despite having been NL manager of the year the last two seasons The Angels fell short once again and it caught Ted Williams his job. The Phillies have let go of Earl Weaver as well The Mets, who traded Bud Harrelson to the Angels for Bruce Bochte, reacquire him in exchange for John Milner On the North side of Chicago, the Cubs welcome Gary Mathews to the club.

07-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#169
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	The acquisition of John Milner has allowed the Angels to make a move Angels send Lee May to the Yankees, while the Yankees part ways with veteran reliever Chris Short Davey Johnson has a new address in Cleveland as the Padres receive Duane Kuiper Not sure when the "upcoming Free agents" will file, maybe it will be after the 76 season, just don'e know what to expect from the game having never done a sim during this period before. Does anyone else know, there are certainly ALOT of talented players listed in "upcoming FA" and not many people resigning them.

07-28-2012, 11:56 AM	#170
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	1975 a look back http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343490982 Attached Images

07-29-2012, 04:57 PM	#171
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	1976 a Look ahead (predictions) http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343595426 Attached Images

07-29-2012, 05:07 PM	#172
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Bobby Murcer (NYA) broken ankle to miss 4-5 months Mickey Lolich (Det) torn rotator cuff out 13 months, has won 61 games over last 3 years George Scott (TEX) ruptured achilles out 4 months Yankees ship Dave Kingman and his 42 HR to Houston for Bob Watson, look for Watson to take over at 1B for the Bombers A few big name players have begun to resign with their clubs, thus avoiding free agency

07-31-2012, 07:22 AM	#173
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Although the Royals seem to be physically healthy, there is definitely something wrong. Defending the AL crown will be very difficult for the boys in blue, especially after their 0-5 start averaging barely more that 2 runs per game. The A's have resigned Sal Bando Top 10 prospects for 1976 Mark Fidrych SP (DET) Mike Krukow SP (CHC) Andre Dawson OF (MON) Len Barker SP (TEX) Dale Murphy C (ATL) Willie Randolph 2b (PITT) Moose Haas SP (MIL) Bob Knepper SP (SF) Gary Roenicke OF (MON) Jason Thompson 1B (DET)

07-31-2012, 08:29 AM	#174
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	5/1/76 update Well the Royals are playing a bit better, after winning 5 in a row, they have begun to struggle again. Manager Morton is preaching to the club, "this is a marathon not a sprint, steady the course and we will be fine." Reggie Jackson has accepted a new contract in Oakland as Charlie Finley continues to try to secure many of his stars. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343737729 Attached Images

07-31-2012, 08:30 AM	#175
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1343737791 Attached Images

08-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#176
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	5/16/76 musings from the weekend Resignings Oscar Gamble (CHC) Steve Carlton (SL) No-hitters Steve Carlton (SL)-the day before he re-signed, interesting, huh Jim Palmer (Balt) Milestones Boog Powell (Balt) 2000 hits Carl Yastrzemski (Bos) 300 HR Injuries Mark Fidrych (DET) 8 months, the Bird was winless at the time Trades Richie Zisk heads to Texas in exchange for Jeff Burroughs, who heads to Pittsburgh. Wow, Burroughs in LF and Parker in RF, that is some beef Royals are playing much better, as all cylinders are currently firing, now a respectable 15-16 record

08-05-2012, 09:20 AM	#177
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	6/1/76 update Well the Royals are definitely back to hitting the baseball, much like they were the end of last season The Pirates acquire yet another OF, trading Gene Garber to the Tigers in exchange for Ben Ogilvie. Andy Messersmith avoids playing a season with no contract by resigning with the Angels Bill Russell (LAN) will miss 4 months with a strained hip http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344172778 Attached Images

08-05-2012, 09:24 AM	#178
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Just how many at bats can Enos Cabell go without reaching via a walk? http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1344173042 Attached Images

08-05-2012, 06:22 PM	#179
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	Dodgers might need to check out their training staff, in the last week Roy White and Rick Rhoden have been lost for at least 2 months Mickey Rivers (LAA) lost for 6-7 weeks with a bad hammy Alan Bannister (PHI) lost for 9 months Dan Ford (MINN) out 7 months with broken bone Tigers trade Willie Horton to Oakland for Archie Reynolds, it is Hortons 4th team in 3 years. Jack Billingham headed to Pittsburgh for Ken McMullen, who is headed to Houston The Royals move awful OBP guy Enos Cabell and last years ALCS hero, Carl Morton to the Yankees, in exchange the Royals get lefty reliever Tippy Martinez. The club has decided for now, to continue to work with Jamie Quirk at SS, Frank White just went to the DL, which will allow Gene Alley more at bats. It is rumored that the GM is in negotiations with the Dodgers for SS Ivan DeJesus, however, it would cost the Royals their top prospect Ruppert Jones. stay tuned.....

08-14-2012, 08:44 AM	#180
royalblue5 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 604	been out of town, will resume shortly