World Rules Announcement
1. We are going to keep the prospect payroll for now. There was enough pushback from owners who really like the cap that it didn’t make sense to change right now. We’re going to continue monitoring the situation and see what happens in the future.
2. I’m changing the language of the FA rule from this: “If a team signs a "Type A" or "Type B" player than that player can NOT be traded until after the amateur draft.” to this, “If a team signs a free agent from another team during free agency, that player can NOT be traded until after the amateur draft.” I’ve noticed in another world that some players that are short on prospects have tried getting around this rule by signing decent players that are not Type A’s, B’s and immediately shopping them around. This never happens in real life so we’re going to make that small change.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Award Winners
AL MVP
Douglas Hobbes (17) - 1st MVP
NL MVP
Philip Chase (23) - 1st MVP
AL Cy Young
Willie Oliva (24) - 2nd Cy Young
NL Cy Young
Sid Richard (10) - 1st Cy Young
AL Rookie of the Year
Vinny Kendrick (17)
NL Rookie of the Year
Alex Estalella (24)
AL Fireman of the Year
Jim Phillips - 2nd Fireman of the Year
NL Fireman of the Year
Randy Murray - 1st Fireman of the Year
Douglas Hobbes (17) - 1st MVP
NL MVP
Philip Chase (23) - 1st MVP
AL Cy Young
Willie Oliva (24) - 2nd Cy Young
NL Cy Young
Sid Richard (10) - 1st Cy Young
AL Rookie of the Year
Vinny Kendrick (17)
NL Rookie of the Year
Alex Estalella (24)
AL Fireman of the Year
Jim Phillips - 2nd Fireman of the Year
NL Fireman of the Year
Randy Murray - 1st Fireman of the Year
World Series Recap
Game 1
New Orleans 7
Philadelphia 5
New Orleans fought off a late rally by the Freedom with 2-runs in the 10th to take home this game. Player of the Game 2B Matt McKnight (3-5, 2B, HR, 2R, 2RBI) knocked in the winning runs on a homer to left in the 10th. Mark Bang blew the save in the 9th, and retired the first 2 batters in the 10th before giving up a single and being relieved by Doyle Gipson who picked up the save.
Game 2
New Orleans 5
Philadelphia 0
Philadelphia was held to 4 hits byJesus Diaz as he went 8.0 innings to get the win. 3B Clark Davis went deep and knocked in 2 and 2B Matt McKnight knocked in 2 runs, while CF Aurelio Lorenzo knocked in 1. Philadelphia didn't threaten until the 8th when they put men at the corners with 2 outs and left them stranded.
Game 3
Philadelphia 8
New Orleans 3
With neither team able to hold serve so far at home, Philadelphia comes out on top here. 3B Otto Sorrento (2-4, HR, 2R, 3RBI) was the player of the game. 1B William Randall homered and knocked in 2, while C Rafael Guerrero knocked in 2 as well. New Orleans' 2B Matt Mcknight knocked in all 3 runs for the Zydeco.
Game 4
Philadelphia 3
New Orleans 4
The home team finally came through with a win in this nail-biter. Philadelphia's Kenshin Ogawa (7.0IP, 10H, 2ER, BB, 4K) pitched masterfully while his counterpart Wayne Roosevelt (5.0IP, 5H, 2ER, 3BB, 3K) pitched admirably. New Orleans' bullpen was the difference (4IP, 4H, 1ER, 5K) as they held the Freedom in check after a short outing by Roosevelt. Zydeco 2B Matt McKnight knocked in 2 again, while 1B Albert Lucano (3-5, RBI) was the player of the game, knocking in the game-winning run. 3B Otto Sorrento (2-5, HR, 2R, RBI), C Rafael Guerrero (1-3, RBI, BB), and 1B William Randall (2-4, RBI) provided the offense for the Freedom who saw Luis Bennett and D.J. Quinn combine to give this game away.
Game 5
Philadelphia 7
New Orleans 1
With a chance to put the WS Ring on their hand and celebrate at home, the Zydeco buckled under pressure. LF Paulie Williams homered in the 4th for the only New Orleans' run as Philadelphia's Howard Lyon (7.0IP, 2H, ER, 3BB, 4K) pitched exceptionally. LF Livan Bocachica (4-5, 2B, 2HR, 3R, 3RBI) was dominant while Randall, Guerrero, Taylor and Mendoza all contributed as well.
Game 6
New Orleans 6
Philadelphia 7
A slugfest that still saw 13 runs, 31 hits, 9 walks, and 10 innings, this was a classic. The starters pitched well, with New Orleans' Boots Coleman (4.0IP, 3H, 0ER, BB, 2K) and Philadelphia's Danys Miranda (6.0IP, 8H, 3ER, BB, 5K) doing their parts...the bullpens let them down though. Freedom 1B William Randall (2-5, R, RBI, BB) knocked in the winning run in the 10th, while CF Francisco Wilfredo (3-6, 2B, 2RBI) and LF Livan Bocachica (2-5, HR, 2R, 2RBI) knocked in 2 each, and 2B Louis Taylor and C Rafael Guerrero knocked in one each. 2B Matt McKnight (4-5, 3 2B, R, RBI) excelled in the loss, while RF Jorge Marichal and 1B Albert Lucano both homered and knocked in 2.
Game 7
New Orleans 2
Philadelphia 5
The Freedom had won 2 straight coming into this game, and were determined to take home the ring. The Zydeco had other ideas as 3B Clark Davis (2-4, 2HR, 2R, 2RBI) homered in the 2nd. Unfortunately, New Orleans' Ray Sisk (5.0IP, 5H, 5R, 4ER, 5BB, 4K) had other ideas and couldn't hold the lead. 3B Otto Sorrento tripled and knocked in 2, while 1B Victor Vargas homered and knocked in 2. Philadelphia's Kenshin Ogawa (7.0IP, 6H, ER, 4BB, 4K) was masterful in victory. CONGRATULATIONS PHILADELPHIA!!
New Orleans 7
Philadelphia 5
New Orleans fought off a late rally by the Freedom with 2-runs in the 10th to take home this game. Player of the Game 2B Matt McKnight (3-5, 2B, HR, 2R, 2RBI) knocked in the winning runs on a homer to left in the 10th. Mark Bang blew the save in the 9th, and retired the first 2 batters in the 10th before giving up a single and being relieved by Doyle Gipson who picked up the save.
Game 2
New Orleans 5
Philadelphia 0
Philadelphia was held to 4 hits byJesus Diaz as he went 8.0 innings to get the win. 3B Clark Davis went deep and knocked in 2 and 2B Matt McKnight knocked in 2 runs, while CF Aurelio Lorenzo knocked in 1. Philadelphia didn't threaten until the 8th when they put men at the corners with 2 outs and left them stranded.
Game 3
Philadelphia 8
New Orleans 3
With neither team able to hold serve so far at home, Philadelphia comes out on top here. 3B Otto Sorrento (2-4, HR, 2R, 3RBI) was the player of the game. 1B William Randall homered and knocked in 2, while C Rafael Guerrero knocked in 2 as well. New Orleans' 2B Matt Mcknight knocked in all 3 runs for the Zydeco.
Game 4
Philadelphia 3
New Orleans 4
The home team finally came through with a win in this nail-biter. Philadelphia's Kenshin Ogawa (7.0IP, 10H, 2ER, BB, 4K) pitched masterfully while his counterpart Wayne Roosevelt (5.0IP, 5H, 2ER, 3BB, 3K) pitched admirably. New Orleans' bullpen was the difference (4IP, 4H, 1ER, 5K) as they held the Freedom in check after a short outing by Roosevelt. Zydeco 2B Matt McKnight knocked in 2 again, while 1B Albert Lucano (3-5, RBI) was the player of the game, knocking in the game-winning run. 3B Otto Sorrento (2-5, HR, 2R, RBI), C Rafael Guerrero (1-3, RBI, BB), and 1B William Randall (2-4, RBI) provided the offense for the Freedom who saw Luis Bennett and D.J. Quinn combine to give this game away.
Game 5
Philadelphia 7
New Orleans 1
With a chance to put the WS Ring on their hand and celebrate at home, the Zydeco buckled under pressure. LF Paulie Williams homered in the 4th for the only New Orleans' run as Philadelphia's Howard Lyon (7.0IP, 2H, ER, 3BB, 4K) pitched exceptionally. LF Livan Bocachica (4-5, 2B, 2HR, 3R, 3RBI) was dominant while Randall, Guerrero, Taylor and Mendoza all contributed as well.
Game 6
New Orleans 6
Philadelphia 7
A slugfest that still saw 13 runs, 31 hits, 9 walks, and 10 innings, this was a classic. The starters pitched well, with New Orleans' Boots Coleman (4.0IP, 3H, 0ER, BB, 2K) and Philadelphia's Danys Miranda (6.0IP, 8H, 3ER, BB, 5K) doing their parts...the bullpens let them down though. Freedom 1B William Randall (2-5, R, RBI, BB) knocked in the winning run in the 10th, while CF Francisco Wilfredo (3-6, 2B, 2RBI) and LF Livan Bocachica (2-5, HR, 2R, 2RBI) knocked in 2 each, and 2B Louis Taylor and C Rafael Guerrero knocked in one each. 2B Matt McKnight (4-5, 3 2B, R, RBI) excelled in the loss, while RF Jorge Marichal and 1B Albert Lucano both homered and knocked in 2.
Game 7
New Orleans 2
Philadelphia 5
The Freedom had won 2 straight coming into this game, and were determined to take home the ring. The Zydeco had other ideas as 3B Clark Davis (2-4, 2HR, 2R, 2RBI) homered in the 2nd. Unfortunately, New Orleans' Ray Sisk (5.0IP, 5H, 5R, 4ER, 5BB, 4K) had other ideas and couldn't hold the lead. 3B Otto Sorrento tripled and knocked in 2, while 1B Victor Vargas homered and knocked in 2. Philadelphia's Kenshin Ogawa (7.0IP, 6H, ER, 4BB, 4K) was masterful in victory. CONGRATULATIONS PHILADELPHIA!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
World Series Preview
AL#1 Philadelphia Freedom (103-59)
vs.
NL#3 New Orleans Zydeco (91-71)
This match-up of the NL South Champion Zydeco and AL East Champion Freedom is sure to excite many. While not the Philadelphia-Columbus that the chalk would've generated, there is still plenty to like about this matchup.
PHILADELPHIA
Offense
The Freedom are a force to be reckoned with having hit 283 HRs this season. 11 players hit 10+ home runs, while 4 starters boasted better than a .318 batting average. 9 players scored 50+ runs while 6 knocked in 60+. In a statistical anomaly, they didn't steal a base all season, getting caught on both attempts.
Pitching
The Freedom had 5 pitchers account for every start this past season and not a single one threw in fewer than 160 innings. There was not a single pitcher on this staff that finished with an ERA higher than 4.57, while no pitcher even walked 100. All 5 starters recorded 124+ strikeouts. Gave up 97 fewer home runs than they hit this season. The highest WHIP for the team was 1.56.
Defense
No player had more than 20 errors, and that was the SS, who recorded 20 plus plays. Overall the team made 86 total errors, while turning 473 double plays, and making 71 good plays. Their catchers threw out 25% of would-be base-stealers on the season.
NEW ORLEANS
Offense
The Zydeco had 4 players steal 10+ bases this season, while having 8 hitters knock 10+ HRs out of the park. 5 players accounted for 20+ doubles, while 7 players scored 50+ runs and knocked in 50+. They stole 94 bases while getting caught 32 times.
Pitching
A 3.83 team ERA sets this up to be a potential pitcher's duel. 5 pitchers made all of New Orleans' starts this season, and no one pitched less than 157.1 innings. There were a couple pitchers with 5.00+ ERAs, but no one else had over a 4.50. WHIPs ranged from 0.80 to 1.57. No starter struck out fewer than 115 batters, while nobody walked more than 70 batters throughout the season.
Defense
Solid defensively, no player made more than 10 errors this season. This team was solid, but not spectacular, recording only 42 good plays. They did turn 427 double plays. They were horrendous at throwing out baserunners, catching only 15% of would-be base-stealers.
WHAT DO I THINK?
If Philadelphia stole bases, I think they would be able to win easily by using New Orleans' weakness against them. That being said, Philly does not steal bases, they rely on their awesome power to carry the day, while New Orleans ekes out wins using pitching. Common sense says that Philadelphia is better pitching, hitting, and fielding team than New Orleans, so they should win. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that New Orleans will win. Their scrappy ways have paid off all season and got them into the World Series. It'll serve them well here where they will have to scratch and claw for every run they can.
NEW ORLEANS in 7.
vs.
NL#3 New Orleans Zydeco (91-71)
This match-up of the NL South Champion Zydeco and AL East Champion Freedom is sure to excite many. While not the Philadelphia-Columbus that the chalk would've generated, there is still plenty to like about this matchup.
PHILADELPHIA
Offense
The Freedom are a force to be reckoned with having hit 283 HRs this season. 11 players hit 10+ home runs, while 4 starters boasted better than a .318 batting average. 9 players scored 50+ runs while 6 knocked in 60+. In a statistical anomaly, they didn't steal a base all season, getting caught on both attempts.
Pitching
The Freedom had 5 pitchers account for every start this past season and not a single one threw in fewer than 160 innings. There was not a single pitcher on this staff that finished with an ERA higher than 4.57, while no pitcher even walked 100. All 5 starters recorded 124+ strikeouts. Gave up 97 fewer home runs than they hit this season. The highest WHIP for the team was 1.56.
Defense
No player had more than 20 errors, and that was the SS, who recorded 20 plus plays. Overall the team made 86 total errors, while turning 473 double plays, and making 71 good plays. Their catchers threw out 25% of would-be base-stealers on the season.
NEW ORLEANS
Offense
The Zydeco had 4 players steal 10+ bases this season, while having 8 hitters knock 10+ HRs out of the park. 5 players accounted for 20+ doubles, while 7 players scored 50+ runs and knocked in 50+. They stole 94 bases while getting caught 32 times.
Pitching
A 3.83 team ERA sets this up to be a potential pitcher's duel. 5 pitchers made all of New Orleans' starts this season, and no one pitched less than 157.1 innings. There were a couple pitchers with 5.00+ ERAs, but no one else had over a 4.50. WHIPs ranged from 0.80 to 1.57. No starter struck out fewer than 115 batters, while nobody walked more than 70 batters throughout the season.
Defense
Solid defensively, no player made more than 10 errors this season. This team was solid, but not spectacular, recording only 42 good plays. They did turn 427 double plays. They were horrendous at throwing out baserunners, catching only 15% of would-be base-stealers.
WHAT DO I THINK?
If Philadelphia stole bases, I think they would be able to win easily by using New Orleans' weakness against them. That being said, Philly does not steal bases, they rely on their awesome power to carry the day, while New Orleans ekes out wins using pitching. Common sense says that Philadelphia is better pitching, hitting, and fielding team than New Orleans, so they should win. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that New Orleans will win. Their scrappy ways have paid off all season and got them into the World Series. It'll serve them well here where they will have to scratch and claw for every run they can.
NEW ORLEANS in 7.
World Series Preview - New Orleans
New Orleans Zydeco (91-71)
Playoff Route
WC - Def. #6 Los Angeles, 3-1
DCS - Def. #2 Anaheim, 3-1
NLCS - Def. #5 Ottawa, 4-2
TEAM LEADERS
Batting
HR: Clark Davis - 37
RBI: Clark Davis - 101
Avg.: Matt McKnight - .313
Runs: Matt McKnight - 104
Pitching
Wins: Ray Sisk - 21-6
Saves: Mark Bang - 45/51
K's: Wayne Roosevelt - 173
ERA (SP): Ray Sisk - 3.09
ERA (RP): Clinton Hebert - 1.31
NL RANKINGS
Batting
AVG: T-2nd - .268
OBP: 2nd - .339
SLG: 3rd - .410
Runs: 4th - 758
HR: 8th - 171
Pitching
ERA: 8th- 3.83
WHIP: 8th - 1.34
CG: T-8th - 3
K's: 1st - 1,178
OBP: 10th - .323
Fielding
Fldg%: T-6th - .985
DP: T-2nd - 427
+ plays: 11th - 42
CS%: 16th - .153
Playoff Route
WC - Def. #6 Los Angeles, 3-1
DCS - Def. #2 Anaheim, 3-1
NLCS - Def. #5 Ottawa, 4-2
TEAM LEADERS
Batting
HR: Clark Davis - 37
RBI: Clark Davis - 101
Avg.: Matt McKnight - .313
Runs: Matt McKnight - 104
Pitching
Wins: Ray Sisk - 21-6
Saves: Mark Bang - 45/51
K's: Wayne Roosevelt - 173
ERA (SP): Ray Sisk - 3.09
ERA (RP): Clinton Hebert - 1.31
NL RANKINGS
Batting
AVG: T-2nd - .268
OBP: 2nd - .339
SLG: 3rd - .410
Runs: 4th - 758
HR: 8th - 171
Pitching
ERA: 8th- 3.83
WHIP: 8th - 1.34
CG: T-8th - 3
K's: 1st - 1,178
OBP: 10th - .323
Fielding
Fldg%: T-6th - .985
DP: T-2nd - 427
+ plays: 11th - 42
CS%: 16th - .153
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
World Series Preview - Philadelphia
#1 Philadelphia Freedom (103-59)
Playoff Route
DCS - Def. #5 Chicago Black Sox, 3-1
ALCS - Def. #3 Texas Wildcats, 4-0
TEAM LEADERS
Batting
HR: William Randall - 54
RBI: William Randall - 129
Avg.: Rafael Guerrero - .340
Runs: William Randall - 107
Pitching
Wins: Kenshin Ogawa - 19-5
Saves: Chris Moeller - 20/23
K's: Danys Miranda - 205
ERA (SP): Kenshin Ogawa - 2.23
ERA (RP): Luis Bennett - 3.45
AL RANKINGS
Batting
AVG: 2nd - .276
OBP: 6th - .341
SLG: 1st - .472
Runs: 4th - 827
HR: 1st - 283
Pitching
ERA: 2nd - 3.56
WHIP: 2nd - 1.28
CG: T-3rd - 6
K's: 2nd - 1,156
OBP: 3rd - .315
Fielding
Fldg%: T-3rd - .986
DP: 3rd - 473
+ plays: 4th - 71
CS%: 4th - .247
Playoff Route
DCS - Def. #5 Chicago Black Sox, 3-1
ALCS - Def. #3 Texas Wildcats, 4-0
TEAM LEADERS
Batting
HR: William Randall - 54
RBI: William Randall - 129
Avg.: Rafael Guerrero - .340
Runs: William Randall - 107
Pitching
Wins: Kenshin Ogawa - 19-5
Saves: Chris Moeller - 20/23
K's: Danys Miranda - 205
ERA (SP): Kenshin Ogawa - 2.23
ERA (RP): Luis Bennett - 3.45
AL RANKINGS
Batting
AVG: 2nd - .276
OBP: 6th - .341
SLG: 1st - .472
Runs: 4th - 827
HR: 1st - 283
Pitching
ERA: 2nd - 3.56
WHIP: 2nd - 1.28
CG: T-3rd - 6
K's: 2nd - 1,156
OBP: 3rd - .315
Fielding
Fldg%: T-3rd - .986
DP: 3rd - 473
+ plays: 4th - 71
CS%: 4th - .247
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Pitching Analysis
ERA (down 5.38%)
S1: 4.43
S2: 4.24
S3: 4.19
WHIP (down 2.39%)
S1: 1.41
S2: 1.39
S3: 1.38
Strikeouts (down 2.68%)
S1: 36,088
S2: 35,836
S3: 35,120
BB (down 5.79%)
S1: 17,429
S2: 16,844
S3: 16,419
Save/SVO/Save %
S1: 1,458/1,994/73.12%
S2: 1,452/1,960/74.08%
S3: 1,46/1,954/74.72%
CG (up 13.04%)
S1: 115
S2: 117
S3: 130
S1: 4.43
S2: 4.24
S3: 4.19
WHIP (down 2.39%)
S1: 1.41
S2: 1.39
S3: 1.38
Strikeouts (down 2.68%)
S1: 36,088
S2: 35,836
S3: 35,120
BB (down 5.79%)
S1: 17,429
S2: 16,844
S3: 16,419
Save/SVO/Save %
S1: 1,458/1,994/73.12%
S2: 1,452/1,960/74.08%
S3: 1,46/1,954/74.72%
CG (up 13.04%)
S1: 115
S2: 117
S3: 130
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