The Washington D.C. Rattlers for Great Justice

[Sanji Watsuki]

Once upon a time.... in a galaxy far far away... ...
or rather, not so far away.

In a new league, the Washington D.C. Rattlers set up shop and get ready for action and a battle to the death, and by death I mean paying $30 watching a bunch of guys hit and toss balls around.

Sanji Watsuki takes the manager position and gets ready for battle. His goal? World domination. It starts with a baseball team, then a baseball stadium, then the suburbs, THEN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE SUBURBS! One step at a time the world would grow to learn and fear his name, but for now they would just ridicule him for his poor coaching skills and possibly ground breaking moves, and by ground breaking I mean literally destroying the ground they walk on and make them all fall into a large pit.

If you understood anything of what I say you need to get out more.


LINEUP (Crowd gasps)
2B Joaquin Alsarin
Notes: Rookie
LF Eric McUre
SS Gordon Procter
Notes: Hit .324 last year
1B Gary Shearer
RF Enrico Fernandez
CF Jamie Fennone
C Tarabino Rick
3B Steve Coldiron


Bench (GASP AGAIN)
C Darron Schneider
Notes: Defensive liability
IF Rudolph Bloye
Notes: Defensive liability
OF Jason Nickels
RF Bruce Waterston
SS Dean Lewis
CF Oscar Norello


AAA (Crowd is catching its breath)
RF Phillip Crase
Notes: Poor player, not worth keeping around.
CF Glenn Peterson
Notes: Already has outstanding speed on the bases but has the potencial to put up big offensive numbers in the future.
3B Ramon Sibrian
Notes: Currently a superior 3B than our current lineup player, however we want to keep him in AAA until his skills develop a bit more. Expect to see him playing everyday by next year.
1B Karl Samuel
Notes: Decent all around player but far inferior to our current 1B.


AA
1B Stephen Shaffer
Notes: Projected to be a very powerful run producer in the future.
LF Jason Cook
Notes: Excellent defensively and will turn out to be an excellent hitter that can hit for power and contact.
C Kyle Britt
Notes: Has the potencial to be our starting catcher in a few years.
RF Joaquin Linda
Notes: Has an excellent eye for the ball. Should turn out to be a decent power hitter in the future.
1B Zach Stevens
Notes: Not even a serviceable bench player. Possible spy for the F.B.I., will look into it later.
1B Rodney Theriault
Notes: No problems defensively but he has a poor eye and is slow on the baselines. Should become a fair power hitter.
CF Roger Dawson
Notes: He is still quite green but when he hits his peak should tear up the baselines and smash the ball out of the park often.


A
OF Tom Limond
Notes: Most likely will become an average player all around. I project him to be a bench player for us in the future.
1B Ted Chappell
Notes: Excellent defensively. Only time will tell for his offense though.
SS Felipe Feria
Notes: Almost as average as they can get. 70 all around. Should turn into an excellent well rounded player.
RF John Pickering
Notes: He will mostly likely be trade bait in the future.


DL
SS Arto Halais
DL: 215 days
Notes: Should become a serviceable infielder once he gets off the DL.

OF Phil Wilcock
Notes: Excellent outfielder, excellent contact hitter, excellent base stealer, and he is on the DL. Those people at the United Nations are up to this...


In the next episode of D.C. Rattlers!...

Sanji's favorite socks go missing and he blames the president!
NEXT TIME!

[Sanji Watsuki]

PITCHING OVERVIEW
And the crowd goes wild.

Staff Ace
Ever Migoya
An excellent pitcher that will hold my foes to a few runs every game. Ever has much room to improve and will become even more dominating.


The Rest

Nat Mandlin
An excellent control pitcher. We are hoping for the best after his 7-14 record last year with 4.82 ERA.


Eric Gaines
Definitely on the downturn of his career. Put up a near 7 ERA last year. We will be looking on the free agent market for someone to help replace him in this sad pitching rotation.


David West
A power pitcher that needs far more movement on his breaking ball. He DOES have a good future ahead so we will look for a serviceable pitcher to replace him in the rotation and will let him build up his skills in the AAA.


Max Moon
A far more rounded pitcher than David but still needs more farm time.


The Bullpen
(Thunder roars)

Closer
Tim McCammond
Armed with a 92-94 MPH fastball and a slider with simply NASTY movement on it he has done extremely well for us and has put up a sub 2 ERA every year we've had him.


Setup
Samuel Negre
While he has a 97 MPH fastball and has put up a sub 3 ERA last year he definitely needs a breaking pitch.

Short Relief

Craig Arnold
Excellent control pitcher but hitters have eaten up his breaking balls that just don't break.

Brian Shrum
He is a 28 year old rookie that also has extremely nasty stuff on his slider. Combined with a 93-95 MPH fastball he will hopefully be lights out for us.

Middle Relief

Albie Kramer
Albie has a great future as a closer but it definitely isn't here yet. We will try and find someone to replace him until he matures.

Long Relief

Wil Smith
Great control on his on pitchers and he has a devastating Knuckle Curve but batters have been seeing it and hitting it well.


The Minors
AAA
SP Anton Wales
Notes: Career minor leaguer at best

RP Nat Kosey
Notes: Has been tried multiple times at the big leagues and has failed miserably every time.

RP Jim Scotts
Notes: By next year he should be a reliable relief pitcher.

SP Brian Smyth
RP Despard Greg
RP Craig Willetts
RP Greg McLaughlin
Notes: Career minor leaguer at best

SP Scragg Kyle
Notes: Has been in the big leagues for two seasons and has put up a 5.82 career ERA.

RP Mike Soule
Notes: Has a chance at seeing the majors by the end of the year but his 6.59 ERA through 70IP isn't going to help him.


AA
SP Paul Peiper
Notes: He has the potencial to be a staff ace in the future. Currently has a nice developing 12-6 curve and hard slider.

SP Rafael Estillo
Notes: Also has the potencial to be a staff ace. Currently he has had trouble getting his breaking balls to actually break so hitters have been eating up his slider and splitter.

RP Zach Drowning
Notes: Expected to be a pretty nice piece of bullpen in the future.


A
SP Cesar Vizcarondo
Notes: GREAT stuff on his 100-102 MPH fastball but he has had control problems. Once he gets his problems patched up he will blow his fastball past most hitters.

RP Ken Adams
RP Carlos Tommes
Notes: Fastball touches 100mph but he also has had control problems and needs a pitch other than his fastball.


DL

RP Lyle Gayle
215 days
Notes: He has everything he needs to be a good relief pitcher but he just can't get it together.

RP Ryan Tolbert
25 days
Notes: He is on the old side (age 38) but has given us many shutout innings over the years and will continue to be a great relief pitcher.

SP Jim Tolerton
90 days
Notes: Excellent prospect but he needs more endurance to be an effective SP.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 1, 2006

A little red dot hopped on my shoulder today. It was a mean little red dot and it meant business which quickly became appearant because it shouted into my ear, "YOU NEED BETTER STARTING PITCHING." The little dot's name was "Problem" and I had the feeling that A LOT of them would cop up over the next few weeks.

I hauled my butt over to the free agency and see what was in stock and on sale. As I browsed through the player I saw GASP! MILK ON SALE! As tempting as the offer was I decided not to stock up on milk and that I needed to find a starting pitcher or two. I picked up three pitchers, stuffed them in my grocery bag, and headed over to the checkout counter.

The first item they scanned was "Kiyomori Toyama," a starting pitcher from Tokyo and for only 4 million! This well rounded pitcher that averaged 6 and a half innings last year was a bargain and I quickly accepted a 5 year contract.

The second item they rang up was a "Thad Justice," a starting pitcher. Oh how I loathe justice... anyway he had a poor record but definitely had the tools needed to have a wonderful time. His fastball was brutal and his palmball as well. 2.2 million was a steal.

The last item was a prospect named "Hans Atkinson". He had the room to improve into a pitcher that no team would refuse. I signed him up for a 1 year contract.

I walked next door to the non-pitching free agency and I saw an adorable "Brett Simonsen", an extremely quick contact hitter going for a half a million dollars for 1 year! I couldn't resist.


Current Pitching Rotation
1) Kiyomori Toyama
15-10 3.79 ERA
2) Thad Justice
7-14 5.57 ERA
3) Ever Migoya
Rookie
4) Nat Mandlin
7-14 4.82 ERA
5) Eric Gaines
8-16 6.40 ERA

Hans Atkinson to single-A.

Now after signing these 4 free agents I decided that a payroll drop was in order and went to see who was in the market for our best slugger, Enrico Fernandez. Last year he put up a .274 avg with 27 home runs. The Bronx Black Roses had a fairly poor batting lineup and needed Enrico's extra oomph in their lineup and gave us one of their top pitching prospects, Cesar Lejzala.


Black Roses get...
Enrico Fernandez

Rattlers get...
Cesar Lejzala
Cash considerations

Extensions
Nat Mandlin
3 year extension at 2.5mil

Gordon Procter
4 year extension at 3.65mil

Brett Simonsen
3 year extension at 500k

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 4-7

Miami Mustangs (0-0) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (0-0)


Game 1
Kiyomori Toyama (0-0) vs. Mike Miracle (0-0)

Kiyomori gives up a homerun to Vince Kunkle after walking a batter in the 3rd inning to score the first runs of the ball game but the Rattlers strike back as Eric McUre gets an RBI double to make the score 2-1. Miami scores another run with the bases loaded in the 4th and score 2 more runs in the 6th. And like a foul taste the Rattlers strike back again tying the game at 5 in the 6th thanks to Jamie Fennone. Craig Arnold came in the 7th and gives up yet another run but it means naught as in the same inning Washington's batters come through and score 3 runs! The Rattler's bullpen holds then to no runs for the rest of the game as Washington scores 2 more to end the game.

Final Scores: 10-6, Rattlers

WP: C. Arnold (1-0)
LP: P. Hunt (0-1)
SV: S. Negre (1)


Game 2
Thad Justice (0-0) vs. Nick Cudmore (0-0)

Thad Justice gave up no earned runs through 6 innings but his defense gave up 2 runs in the scoreless game in the 6th. Oscar Norello's RBI single and Bruce Waterston's RBI single tied up the ballgame in the 7th inning but that wasn't the big news. Gordon Procter starts a rally in the 8th with an RBI single that was followed by a walk and then Bruce Waterston's grand slam homerun!

Final Score: 8-2, Rattlers
WP: S. Negre (1-0)
LP: J. Punentac (0-1)


Game 3
Ever Migoya (0-0) vs. Sam Voigt (0-0)

Scoreless for 4 innings until Migoya gave up 2 singles then back to back homeruns to make it 4-0 then in the 7th inning gives up yet another homerun, this time scoring 3. The Mustangs keep the Rattlers scoreless.

MUSTANGS WIN: 9-0

WP: S. Voigt (1-0)
LP: E. Migoya (0-1)


Notable Injuried People
Prescott Torrey of the Toronto Terriers sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks. He is an integral part of their relief pitching staff and they hope he makes a quick recovery.

Gustavo Rodriguez (1B) of the Oakland Firemen is out on a stretched ankle ligament.

Brad Brown (CF) of the Washington Tide is out on a pulled groin.

Greg Henry (RP) of the Bronx Black Roses is out with some mild shoulder separation.


Unconditional Releases
The Los Angeles Launchers release four of their backup players, all of which have been taken up by greedy teams already.


Updates
Bruce Waterston has gone 7 for 12 this year with 2 homeruns, one being a grand slam. His overall is a bit lower than Enrico Fernandez, whom I traded and Waterston was simply filling the gap, but this year Enrico is going 1 for 11. I hope the trend continues.

Ramon Siberian will replace Steve Coldiron in the lineup as he has improved to the point where it would be a stupid decision to keep Coldiron there.

We also signed Tom Nagel (C) from free agency for 3.65mil. He will take over as our main catcher and is a defensive and offensive improvement.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 8-10

Atlanta Avalanche (1-2) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (2-1)


Game 1
Nat Mandlin (0-0) vs. Gary Remmel (0-0)

Nat Mandlin pitched beautifully giving up only 2 runs through 8 innings. Gary Remmel I can't say the same as he gives up 8 runs in the 6th inning including a 3 run homerun from Eric McUre.

RATTLERS WIN: 11-3
WP: N. Mandlin (1-0)
LP: G. Rummel (0-1)


Game 2
Eric Gaines (0-0) vs. Leon Maceira (0-0)

Despite new catcher Tom Negel's homerun in the second Eric Gaines eventually gave up 4 runs in 7 innings and Washington's offense couldn't come back to win it.

AVALANCHE WIN: 4-3
WP: L. Maceira (1-0)
LP: E. Gaines (0-1)
SV: L. Goad (2)


Game 3
Kiyomori Toyama (0-0) vs. Mark Cant (0-1)

Toyama's pitching failed us again as he gives up 6 runs in 5 innings but if that wasn't bad enough our bullpen didn't come forth and Kramer gave up 3 runs on 9 pitches.

AVALANCHE WIN: 9-8
WP: M. Cant (1-1)
LP: K. Toyama (0-1)
SV: L. Goad (3)


Notable Injured People
Adrian Burton of the New York Victory is out for 2 weeks. He has pitched very well this year.

Brett Steiger (LF) of the San Francisco Silver Stars is out with a broken finger.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 11-13

New York (2-4) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (3-3)


Game 1
Luis Valencia (1-0) @ Thad Justice (0-0)

Thad Justice makes another excellent pitching performance as he gives up 2 runs in 7 IP. The bats definitely came through this game with Alsarin, McUre, and Procter all hitting extra base hits one after the other in the 2nd inning. Ramon Siberian hits a solo homer in the 6th to give us the lead after being tied. Eric McUre also makes another scoring point in the game hitting an RBI single in the 8th to help them to another victory, and may there be 161 more (even if it isn't likely.)

RATTLERS WIN: 5-2
WP: T. Justice (1-0)
LP: L. Valencia (1-1)
SV: T. McCammond (1)


Game 2
Benji Wilson (0-1) @ Ever Migoya (0-1)

Migoya puts up another excellent pitching performance as he gives up 1 run through 8 whole innings! Jamie Fennone scored the first run of the ballgame in the 4th inning with an RBI single and was quickly followed by Greg Shearer's 2 run homer in the 5th.

RATTLERS WIN: 4-1
WP: E. Migoya (1-1)
LP: B. Willson (0-2)
SV: T. McCammond (2)


Game 3
Wayne Molloy (0-1) @ Nat Mandlin (1-0)

Mandlin puts up a solid performance giving up 3 runs during 8 IP but I applaud Wayne Molloy. 8 shutout innings before he is taking out of the game for Dudley who gives up 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th for Washington to win. He gave up 4 straight singles, then a walk, then a 2 RBI double by Jamie Fennone to win the ball game. I bet Dudley walked off the field in a huff.

RATTLERS WIN: 4-3
WP: S. Negre (2-0)
LP: P. Stockheath (0-1)


Notable Injured People
Atlanta's starting shortstop Sean Verran is out for 2 weeks. Thus far this year he was having a hard time at the plate going 3 for 30 with a .158 OBA.

The Bronx just lost one of their rotational pitchers, Dale Richardson, who in his 2 starts this season went 7 innings or more. He will be out for 2 weeks.

Houston's staff ace Matt Kolbert who won his last 2 starts is out with a sprained finger. They won't see their major pitcher for 2 weeks.

The Boston Battalion lost their star shortstop Brian Gilbert for 5 weeks on a broken jaw. He supposedly got in a fight off field and broke his jaw but we can't be sure. Either way it will be a harsh blow to their offense.


Updates

Enrico Fernandez continues to struggle but seems to be getting out of his slump, now with a .222 avg.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 15-17

Washington D.C. Rattlers (6-3) @ Philidelphia Express (5-4)


Game 1
Kiyomori Toyama (0-1) @ Britt McDermid (0-1)

Thanks to Britt McDermid's poor pitching in the 6th inning we started off on this road trip on a good note. After being neck and neck Washington's offensive exploded to score 7 runs in the 6th inning. 2 walks, 3 doubles, and 4 singles sealed their fate. From then on Washington's offense stayed hot to scorch the Express.

RATTLERS WIN: 12-5
WP: K. Toyama (1-1)
LP: B. McDermid (0-2)

Sidenote
Despite our major win Toyama has consistantly had trouble keeping the runs down. While it is true he has given up 16 hits in 18 innings 5 of those hits were homeruns. We will continue to monitor his progress.
On the flipside of Thad Justice has been hot with a 1.35 ERA.


Game 2
Thad Justice (1-0) @ Todd Baer (0-0)

Thad struggled early on and gave up 6 runs in 4 innings. Luckily, our bullpen pulled through and made sure no more damage was done but Todd Baer pitched a complete game and gave up only one run.

EXPRESS WIN: 6-1
WP: T. Baer (1-0)
LP: T. Justice (1-1)


Game 3
Ever Migoya (1-1) @ Orlando Mojica (0-0)

The game was scoreless until the fifth when the Express hit the accelerator to go ahead by 2 runs. Eric McUre replied with his solo homer and Tom Nagel's RBI double. The game is tied and goes into extra innings, but not for long as Ramon Siberian and Jamie Fennone both hit doubles and score a total of 3 runs together.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-2
WP: S. Negre (3-0)
LP: T. Sosa (1-1)
SV: T. McCammond (3)



Notable Injured People
Joe Peterson (SS) of the Atlanta Avalanche is out for 3 weeks.


Updates
Ramon Sibrian, our 3B, is extremely hot right now hitting .486 with 2 HRs. We are hoping he ends the season with a .300 avg.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 18-19

Washington D.C. Rattlers (8-4) @ Atlanta Avalanche (6-6)


Game 1
Nat Mandlin (1-0) @ Julio Guerra (1-0)

Both Guerra and Mandlin gave up many runs early on but the Washington's offense came through with Sibrian's double and Eric McUre's 4th home run of the season.

RATTLERS WIN: 8-4
WP: N. Mandlin (2-0)
LP: J. Guerra (0-1)


Game 2
Eric Gaines (0-1) @ John Otoole (0-0)

Eric Gaines shuts them out for 8 innings before being relieved by Shrum for this nasty shutout! The Washington offense came forward once again for a slaughter.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-0
WP: E. Gaines (1-1)
LP: J. Otoole (0-1)


Notable Injured People
Marc Rogers of the Bronx Black Roses is out for 2 weeks. He was their lead off hitter.

Mike Miracle of the Miami Mustangs goes on the DL for 2 weeks. He has had a great year as their staff ace.


Updates
We are currently tied with Houston for the best record in baseball this year. Another thing to note is that our offense was going to be considered a liability but this year it has delivered.

Moon Max, who was slated to be in our rotation, has put up a 5.53 ERA in AA. Good thing we replaced him in the rotation :)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 20-21

Philadelphia Express (8-6) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (10-4)


Game 1
Britt McDermid (0-2) @ Kiyomori Toyama (1-1)

(Sidenote: Our hitters tore up Britt McDermid last time around, and we shall do it again!)

Toyama has an excellent start giving up only 1 run in 8 innings while Britt McDermid faces the same challenge that he faced last time... our hitting. He gave up 4 runs in 7 innings before he left the game. Garcia, whom replaced McDermid in the game put up a stunning performance as he struck out the side in the single inning he pitched.

WP: K. Toyama (2-1)
LP: B. McDermid (0-3)
SV: T. McCammond (4)

(Sidenote: McCammond is yet to give up an earned run this year.)


Game 2
Charlie McLain (1-1) @ Thad Justice (1-1)

Thad Justice put up a great effort but still gave up 3 runs in the 6 IP. McLain wasn't in the game for very long but their bullpen kept us scoreless.

EXPRESS WIN: 4-1
WP: C. McLain (2-1)
LP: T. Justice (1-2)
SV: L. Aguilera (1)


Notable Injured People
The Bronx are being plauged with injuries as another starting player, Doug Smither, is out for 3 weeks.

Baltimore loses a solid pitcher in their rotation as Eric Pendley goes out for three weeks.

The Michigan Monks lose their starting shortstop as well. Mark Roesch goes down with a sprained finger for 2 weeks.


Updates

The New York Victory has put up a stunning streak this year. A 14 losing streak. They've had the worst run support of ANY team this year as they "slug" 2.43 runs per game.

The Houston Beasts are talking to Sean Davis who currently wants a 6.6 mil contract. Davis is a solid fielder who will hit .300 avg with 20 homeruns a year on average.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 22-24

Chicago Carpenters (7-8) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (11-5)


Game 1
Marty Tuttle (1-0) @ Ever Migoya (1-1)

Tuttle pitched fine and gave up only 2 earned runs... unfortunately he gave up 5 runs. Migoya went through 7 innings giving up only 3 runs as Samuel Negre drops his ERA even lower during relief. Tuttle also hit his first career homerun. Procter hits his 2nd homerun this year.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-3
WP: E. Migoya (2-1)
LP: M. Tuttle (1-1)
SV: T. McCammond (5)


Game 2
Keith Black (1-1) @ Nat Mandlin (2-0)

You can't blame Nat Mandlin here. He gave up only 5 of the runs during this game and our bullpen failed miserably for this 10-9 loss. Had our bullpen been solid this game would have been in the bag.

CARPENTERS WIN: 10-9
WP: S. Valenzuela (3-2)
LP: C. Arnold (1-1)
SV: J. Tagliaferri (1)


Game 3
Jose Hernande (0-2) @ Eric Gaines (1-1)

Every game this series the Carpenters gave up 5 runs with their starting pitcher. Eric Gaines wasn't able to recreate his 8 inning shutout in his last start but his 7 inning 4 runs was enough for the win. McCammond still has an ERA of 0.00.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-4
WP: E. Gaines (2-1)
LP: J. Hernande (2-1)
SV: T. McCammond (6)


Notable Injured People
C.C. Perry of the Houston Beasts goes out for two weeks after a few horrendous pitching outings. After 4 starts his ERA sits over 11.

Phil Thomas also of the Houston Beasts goes out for two weeks as well. He goes out after some amazing pitching outings with 4 wins and a 1.35 ERA.

The Winsconsin Hounds lose their RF Manon Colon for 2 weeks. He was slated to hit 30 HR this year with a .300 avg.


Updates
While Sibrian has cooled off Jamie Fennone is still hot as he is 3rd in avg this year.

The sad sad New York Victory haven't seen victory in 17 games.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Since I am in a completely fictional league I though I'd run down the teams! W00t!
All stats are last years if not stated otherwise.


American League

East
Baltimore Blue Sox
Power Ranking: 12
All I can say about this team is, "Ouch, man. Ouch."
Everyone on the lineup is a run producing threat but their pitching fails. They have no excellent starting pitchers and only 3 decent ones. The other 2 really suck and will most likely put up a 3-11 record on the year even with their massive offense.

Pros
+ Everything is a run producing threat.
+ One of the top closers of the league is on their team.
+ They have many top batting prospects
++ Most of their prospects are better sluggers than 90% of my team

Cons
- They have a poor rotation
- Can't rely on that bullpen
- Some of their every day players are defensive liabilities.
- None of their prospects have a real chance at staff ace, but a 2nd or 3rd spot could work out.
- They have TOO MANY sluggers on their team! It must really eat up the payroll to put a top homerun hitter in AAA because there is no more room left.

Team Batting Average Leader: Mike Murray, hit .300 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Dwayne Tutschulte, hit 45 HR last year
Staff Ace: Eddie Addis, 11-6 with a 3.96 ERA last year
Closer: Alan Inkster, 2.67 ERA with 21 saves last year
Setup: Alex Futrell, 6.07 ERA with 15 saves last year


Bronx Black Rose
Power Ranking: 18
This team is the New York Yankees of this league! Their budget dwarfs most of the teams in the league but it appears that all of that cash was spent on poor players. I expect a massive payroll drop in the following years.

Pros
+ High Budget
+ They do have a few good batting and pitching prospects
+ I traded Enrico Fernandez to them :D
+ The team gets along well together
+ Rotation has room to grow into a powerful one

Cons
- Poor spending of budget
- Weak offense
- Fairly weak rotation
- 40-50+ mil a year in payroll to people playing in the minor leagues
- No run producing threats
- Very weak setup man
- Barely servicable closer

Team Batting Average Leader: Orlando Vigil, hit .280 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Enrico Fernandez, hit 27 home runs last year
Staff Ace: Tommy Petty, 5.51 ERA with 5-11 record
Closer: Gabe Chilcott, 3.75 ERA and 6 saves last year
Setup: Chris Stein, with 8.10 ERA last year


Toronto Terriers
Power Ranking: 15
This team has a low payroll and has a very distinct style to try and manage it. Get a few big names, get really cheap players to cover the rest of the lineup and rotation.

Pros
+ No one wants to pitch to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th hitters
+ Well stocked farm system that will probably bring this team either a good player or a chunk of change
+ Three excellent starters in the rotation
+ Definitely will make a good profit from this year

Cons
- 1/2 of their lineup is very poor
- 1/2 of their bullpen and rotation is very poor

Team Batting Average Leader: Kyle Tosh, hit .313 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Dennis Carleton hit 25 HR last year
Staff Ace: Ben Williams, 3.24 ERA last year with a 11-16 record last year
Closer: Henry Harvat, 2.34 ERA with 15 saves last year
Setup: Prescott Terry, 2.28 ERA with 12 saves last year


Tampa Tycoons
Power Ranking: 14
They took Toronto's style to the max!

Pros
+ You don't wanna pitch to some people even more.
+ Three very strong pitchers
+ Lots of affordable and good players in the farm

Cons
- Laughable 4th and 5th starters
- Horrid bullpen
- Over their budget by 10mil

Team Batting Average Leader: Paul Williams, .341 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Paul Williams, 38 HR last year
Staff Ace: Glenn Bradford, 4.13 ERA with 13-8 last year
Closer: Jason Saunders, 4.06 ERA with no saves last year
Setup: Steve Britt, 2.36 ERA with no saves last year


Boston Battalion
Power Ranking: 28
Their budget is practically the same as the Red Sox of today. Very well rounded team that is strong in most aspects, but isn't doing so well this year.

Pros
+ No weak points in the rotation or lineup
+ No defensive liabilities
+ They have a few potencial superstars in their farm system
+ Big budget that is used far better than the Bronx
+ 20 mil under budget

Cons
- They overpay a few players
- Plauged with injuries
- Despite having a well rounded lineup without any weak points it doesn't have any strong points either. They have no real strong hitters in there, only servicable ones.
- I wouldn't rely on this bullpen

Team Batting Average Leader: Scott Boccaletti, .284 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Pat Bowling, 20 HR last year
Staff Ace: Kenneth Anderson, 3.41 ERA with 13-8 last year
Closer: Miguel Incillo, 3.88 ERA last year with 31 saves
Setup: Derek Heath, 3.71 ERA


Central

Chicago Calvary
Power Ranking: 3
This is a powerful team that has an emphesis on batting strength.

Pros
+ Very powerful lineup
+ Extremely useful bench
+ Makes good use of a small budget
+ Reliable bullpen

Cons
- Poor rotation
- Weak farm system

Team Batting Average Leader: Seth Achuck, .303 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Ricky Baker, 41 HR last year
Staff Ace: Agustin Trizalla, 4.19 ERA with 8-12 last year
Closer: Joey Shorts, 1.94 ERA with 32 saves last year
Setup: Hunter Kirby, 3.74 ERA last year


Minneapolis Broken Bats
Power Ranking: 13
The polar opposite of the Chicago Calvary. Rather than focusing on run production they focus on their pitching.

Pros
+ Best rotation in the league
+ Well stocked farm system
+ Uses their budget extremely well

Cons
+ One of the weakest offensively
+ No real threats in the lineup anywhere
+ Weak bullpen

Team Batting Average Leader: Jason Hawley, .324 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Steve Trusdale, 20 HR last year
Staff Ace: Tom Slade, 2.79 ERA last year with 15-6 last year
Closer: Jason Lozier, 3.56 ERA with 4 saves last year
Setup: Matt Coney, 2.79 ERA last year


Kansas City Bulldogs
Power Ranking: 10
For a team with one of the lowest budgets they do very well.

Pros
+ Powerful hitting lineup
+ One of the most efficient budget users
+ Excellent bullpen and rotation
+ No weaknesses
+ Good chance at the Wild Card

Cons
- No real cons, but they arn't the best at anything

Team Batting Average Leader: Bo Maeker, .329 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Kevin Blaser, 36 HR last year
Staff Ace: Jose Torregrosa, 3.54 ERA with 12-11 last year
Closer: Soichiro Nishimura, 2.47 ERA with 36 saves
Setup: John Grustorm, 1.79 ERA


Michigan Monks
Power Ranking: 19
I have nothing to say.

Pros
+ Well stocked farm system
+ Decent bullpen

Cons
- Low scoring team
- Poor rotation

Team Batting Average Leader: Dave Trudeau, .300 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Alex Braceros, 23 HR last year
Staff Ace: Walter Brown, 2.47 ERA with 10-5 last year
Closer: Zack Munroe, 3.94 ERA with 13 saves
Setup: Peter Inman, 3.71 ERA with 5 saves


Cleveland Crawlers
Power Ranking: 27
This team is actually pretty good but strangely they haven't been performing well all year.

Pros
+ Strong lineup
+ Their weak rotation and bullpen have been doing extremely well despite their extreme horridity

Cons
- Weak pitching
- Even though the lineup is strong they don't score often

Team Batting Avg Leader: Guy White, .290 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Guy White, 33 HR last year
Staff Ace: Damon Meyers, 4.44 ERA with 4-6 last year
Closer: Len Norris, 3.60 ERA with no saves
Setup: John Wright, rookie


West

Arlington Bones
Power Ranking: 11
Another excellent team that failed to deliver so far this year.

Pros
+ Very powerful lineup
+ Very strong rotation

Cons
- Their players are performing below par
- Weak farm
- Weak bullpen

Team Batting Average Leader: Dusty Cameron, .291 last year
Team Homerun Leader: Yoshi Moriguchi, 41 HR last year
Staff Ace: Paul Beall, 3.46 ERA with 12-8 last year
Closer: Nat Harms, 2.84 ERA with 41 saves last year
Setup: Nathan Slobata, 4.86 career ERA (did not play last year)


Washington Tide
Power Ranking: 16
Not much to say.

Pros
+ Strong bullpen
+ Strong pitching prospects

Cons
- Weak lineup
- Weak rotation
- Weak position prospects

Team Batting Average Leader: Austin Lively, .274
Team Homerun Leader: Marc Sheffield, 13
Staff Ace: Kenn Hinata, 4.47 ERA 7-12
Closer: Vince Willard, 3.74 ERA with 3 saves
Setup: Daryl McGriff, 2.11 ERA with 4 saves


Los Angeles Launchers
Power Ranking: 20
A weaker Chicago. These guys don't have the major bats in their lineup for it to work.

Pros
+ Strong lineup

Cons
- Weak bullpen and rotation
- Weak farm

Team Batting Average Leader: Tomas Sifontes, .319
Team Homerun Leader: Tomas Sifontes, 38 HR
Staff Ace: Manuel Agricola, 3.87 ERA 13-10
Closer: Rob Mussaffi, Rookie
Setup: Travis Moon, 3.73 ERA


Oakland Firemen
Power Ranking: 26
Bad. Team.

Pros
+ Servicable offense
+ Servicable bullpen

Cons
- Horrid rotation, one of the worst there is
- Weak farm
- Despite a decent lineup they haven't been swinging, and because of that they are also one of the worst offensively

Team Batting Average Leader: Jeff Green, .305
Team Homerun Leader: Troy Curtis, 31 HR
Staff Ace: Eric Heckman, Rookie
Closer: Alejandro Camarena, 4.02 ERA with 1 save
Setup: Mike Cavall, Rookie

[Sanji Watsuki]

National League

East
Washington D.C. Rattlers
Power Ranking: 2
Ah yes, my team! We've been putting up numbers offensively better than what we expected!

Pros
+ Solid lineup
+ Strong rotation
+ Strong bullpen
+ Well stocked farm

Cons
- No big power hitters in the lineup
- Weak 5th starter (Eric Gaines, who has been overperforming)

Team Batting Average Leader: Gordon Procter, .324
Team Homerun Leader: Tom Nagel, 16 HR
Staff Ace: Kiyomori Toyoma, 3.79 ERA 15-10
Closer: Tim McCammond, 1.76 ERA 37 saves
Setup: Samuel Negre, 2.71 ERA


Miami Mustangs
Power Ranking: 5
The way I see the Mustangs is a weaker version of my team. They have a weaker bat but overall practically the same.

Pros
+ Strong rotation
+ Strong bullpen

Cons
- No big power hitters in the lineup
- Weak 5th starter

Team Batting Average Leader: Adam Brown, .336
Team Homerun Leader: Denn Ciuffreda, 19 HR
Staff Ace: Nick Cudmore, 4.36 ERA 13-14
Closer: Greg McCluskey, 3.98 ERA with 14 saves
Setup: Paul Hunt, 3.38 ERA with 38 ERA


Philadelphia Express
Power Ranking: 8
This is another underachieving team. They have all the tools they need to succeed but statistically they have been weak.

Pros
+ Solid rotation
+ Strong bullpen
+ Solid lineup

Cons
- Weak farm system
- Playing poorly despite the good players

Team Batting Average Leader: Speedy Yepiz, .301
Team Homerun Leader: Alirio Orozco, 28 HR
Staff Ace: Todd Baer, 4.18 ERA 11-11
Closer: Tony Sosa, 3.77 ERA 6 saves
Setup: Chris Flynn, 3.96 ERA


Atlanta Avalanche
Power Ranking: 21
This team holds what is probably the single best hitter in the league, Brett Ansell. Best comparison is a slightly better A-Rod.

Pros
+ slightly better than solid offense
+ solid rotation and bullpen

Cons
- Weak farm
- Playing under people's expectations

Team Batting Average Leader: Brett Ansell, .323
Team Homerun Leader: Brett Ansell, 45 HR
Staff Ace: Mark Cant, 2.76 ERA 20-5
Closer: Leif Goad, 4.31 ERA 19 saves
Setup: Mike Bandelli, 4.75 ERA


New York Victory
Power Ranking: 30
UGH! This team has the 2nd largest budget AND payroll in the major leagues and THIS is what they field?!

Pros
+ Solid lineup

Cons
- Horrid budget use
- Weak rotation
- HORRID bullpen
- Under plays to the point of being the lowest scoring team by a long shot (2.35 runs scored/game compared to 4 runs scored/game)

Team Batting Average Leader: Randy O'Donnell, .352
Team Homerun Leader: G.T. Tollison, 28
Staff Ace: Luis Valencia, 3.45 ERA 11-11
Closer: Colby Dudley, 6.23 ERA
Setup: Paul Stockheath, 5.49 ERA


Central
Cincinatti Invaders
Power Ranking: 1
Their bats are just plain scary. You got to deal with 5 excellent bats in a row here.

Pros
+ Powerful bats
+ Solid rotation
+ Strong pitching prospects

Cons
- Weak position playing prospects
- Weak bullpen

Team Batting Average Leader: Hank Hendrickson, .296
Team Homerun Leader: Travis Weaver, 47 HR
Staff Ace: Arturo Utzios, 3.15 ERA 8-7
Closer: Rich Kato, 2.55 ERA 37 saves
Setup: Matthieu White, Rookie


Houston Beasts
Power Ranking: 7
Excellent pitching with one of the best bullpens in the game.

Pros
+ Amazing bullpen
+ Great rotation

Cons
- Weak farm
- Weak lineup

Team Batting Average Leader: Tim Messina, .312
Team Homerun Leader: Cory Barnard, 30 HR
Staff Ace: Clay Hughes, 2.97 ERA 15-10
Closer: Armando Vialpando, 2.75 ERA 6 saves
Setup: Hollis Matson, 3.34 ERA


St. Louis Spirit
Power Ranking: 9
Despite being overbudget this team has used what little revenue they get (least in the majors) to put together a possible playoff worthy team.

Pros
+ Strong bats
+ Strong rotation
+ Strong bullpen

Cons
- Little revenue
- Weak farm

Team Batting Average Leader: Mel Cuevas, .301
Team Homerun Leader: Wyatt Bendall, 41 HR
Staff Ace: Kenny Corcoran, 4.44 ERA 12-7
Closer: Salvador Vazquez, 4.40 ERA 1 save
Setup: Ricky Gray, 3.23 ERA


Pittsburg Impact
Power Ranking: 17
A pretty good team overall that lacks a powerful offense.

Pros
+ Arguably the best bullpen
+ Great starting pitching

Cons
- Lacks power in the lineup

Team Batting Average Leader: Rich Gooderston, .294
Team Homerun Leader: Craig Wieczorek, 22 HR
Staff Ace: Ben Tiner, 3.52 ERA 14-7
Closer: Fredrik Southon, 2.68 ERA
Setup: Tim Clark, 2.11 ERA


Chicago Carpenters
Power Ranking: 22
This team's low ranking surprised me. They lineup is better than most, they also have arguably the best bullpen, they have an excellent rotation and all within a low budget.
Pros
+ Good lineup
+ Great bullpen
+ Great rotation

Cons
- Under performing

Team Batting Average Leader: Jeff Seaward, .321
Team Homerun Leader: Dominic Uttley, 29 HR
Staff Ace: Kyle Miller, 3.87 ERA 13-12
Closer: Stefano Venezuela, 3.02 ERA 38 saves
Setup: Rich Tyerman, 2.60 ERA


Wisconsin
Power Ranking: 28
No comment.

Pros
+ Solid lineup

Cons
- Horrid pitching
- Weak farm

Team Batting Average Leader: Oliver Loeffer, .314
Team Homerun Leader: Oliver Loeffer, 27 HR
Staff Ace: Regis Scannell, hasn't pitched enough
Closer: Shane Warren, 2.22 ERA
Setup: Manny Accosta, 3.89 ERA


West


Phoenix Wallbangers
Power Ranking: 4

Pros
+ Solid bats
+ Great bullpen
+ Lots of pitching prospects

Cons
- Weak rotation

Team Batting Average Leader: Haruhisa Watanabe, .315
Team Homerun Leader: Cam Kirby, 34 HR
Staff Ace: Troy Meer, 4.79 ERA 4-10
Closer: Will Torry, 1.35 ERA 38 saves
Setup: Ryan Ferguson, 2.56 ERA


Los Angeles Strike Force
Power Ranking: 6

Pros
+ Great batting lineup for contact
+ Solid rotation and bullpen

Cons
- Weak farm

Team Batting Average Leader: Peter Mounsey, .301
Team Homerun Leader: Jose Sardeneta, 20 HR
Staff Ace: Jose Figueson, 2.81 ERA 14-7
Closer: Junior Henniger, 2.44 ERA 2 saves
Setup: Jim Goh, Rookie


San Diego Scatter Guns
Power Ranking: 23

Pros
+ Crazy powerful bats
+ Solid rotation and bullpen

Cons
- Weak farm system

Team Batting Average Leader: Cesar Icamen, .313
Team Homerun Leader: Brian Convrey, 41 HR
Staff Ace: Leon Abarrasin, 3.08 ERA 11-5
Closer: Sam Yarr, 3.52 ERA 1 save
Setup: Chris Bachman, 2.73 ERA


San Francisco Silver Stars
Power Ranking: 25

Pros
+ Solid bullpen

Cons
- Bad rotation
- Lack of a good farm system

Team Batting Average Leader: Terry Sterner, .303
Team Homerun Leader: Evan Nicholas, 20 HR
Staff Ace: Britton Maiore, 3.87 ERA 14-10
Closer: Brett Colbert, 8.06 ERA 1 save
Setup: Jim Wilson, 2.63 ERA, 6 saves


Denver Danger
Power Ranking: 29

Pros
+ Solid lineup

Cons
- Bad rotation and bullpen
- Weak farm system

Team Batting Average Leader: Ben Webb, .306
Team Homerun Leader: Trey Siano, 21 HR
Staff Ace: Kerry Traylor, 3.96 ERA 11-10
Closer: Geoff Sandler, Rookie
Setup: Andy Albert, Rookie

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 26-28

Washington D.C. Rattlers (13-6) @ Los Angeles Strike Force (11-7


Game 1
Kiyomori Toyama (2-1) @ Jose Figueron (2-2)

Kiyomori goes 8.2 innings giving up only 2 runs while Figueron went 7.0 innings giving up 3. The bullpens were perfect from there.

RATTLERS WIN: 3 to 2
WP: K. Toyama (3-1)
LP: J. Figueron (2-3)
SV: T. McCammond (7)


Game 2
Thad Justice (1-2) @ Jeff Kaufman (1-1)

Sibrian hits 2 doubles to make this an easy game for the Rattlers. Thad Justice puts up another outstanding performance with 8 innings giving up only 1 run. Jeff Kaufman was relieved early and the bullpen kept out hitters quiet.

RATTLERS WIN: 5 to 1
WP: T. Justice (2-2)
LP: J. Kaufman (1-2)


Game 3
Ever Migoya (2-1) @ Chris Thomas (2-1)

Ever goes with 7 shut out innings before Kramer goes in and once again makes a fool of himself. Luckily, Thomas gave up many runs early so this series was a sweep.

RATTLERS WIN: 6 to 2
WP: E. Migoya (3-1)
LP: C. Thomas (2-2)


Notable Injured People
Atlanta's closer Leif Goad will be out for 2 weeks.

Boston will lose their starting power pitcher Jospeh Thackwhay for 2 weeks.

Philidelphia loses Britt Dermid, a premiere starting pitcher, for 2 weeks.

Kyle Tosh of the Toronto Terriers breaks his hip and will be out for 3 months. He is an aspiring first baseman who has a very good bat that will only improve in the future.




Updates
With out sweep of the Los Angeles Strike Force we have the top record through the Major Leagues! We are 3.0 games ahead of the Philadephia Express.

New York Victory gets their 20th straight loss.

Minneapolis sweeps Arlington for their 5th straight win as they close in on the Chicago Calvary.

Houston sweeps Chicago to place them in front of Cincinatti. Their superior pitching has given them this chance.

Steve Coldiron, Nat Kosoy, Anton Wales, and Greg McLaughlin are traded to Phoenix for Hiro Mata, the injured prospect.
Mata is a power pitcher who touches 100mph. He has had movement troubles in the past but looks to be an excellent pitcher in the future.
Ryan Tolbert is off the DL and will take over short relief. Albie Kramer will be demoted to AAA.
Brian Shrum will be demoted and replace by Brian Smyth.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 29-May 1

Washington D.C. Rattlers (16-6) @ New York Victory (2-20


Game 1
Nat Mandlin (2-0) @ Adrian Burton (1-1)

Mandlin gives up 1 run in 8 innings, Burton gives up 5 in 3 innings and his bullpen fails. Do the math :)

RATTLERS WIN: 12-1
WP: N. Mandlin (3-0)
LP: A. Burton (1-1)


Game 2
Eric Gaines (3-1) @ Wayne Molloy (0-3)

Gaines continues to be an excellent starter and gives up 2 runs in 8 innings. Wayne Molloy continues the Victory's losing streak by giving up 5 runs in 4 innings. Greg Shearer homers for his 2nd game in a row, scoring 4 rbis this game.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-2
WP: E. Gaines (3-1)
LP: W. Molloy (0-4)
SV: T. McCammond (8)


Game 3
Kiyomori Toyama (3-1) @ Peter Godin (0-3)

Toyama's complete game gives our bullpen a rest and the offense does the rest. Victory really is a poor team anyway.

RATTLERS WIN: 9-1
WP: K. Toyama (4-1)
LP: P. Godin (0-4)


Notable Injured People
Marcellus Peillere of the Cincinatti Invaders goes down for 3 weeks. He has been an instrumental part of their offense.

Mark Cant of the Atlanta Avalanche, whom he was staff ace of, is out for 3 months.

Oakland's Eric Heckman has had a great year winning his first 5 decisions with a 1.87 ERA but he goes down for 5 weeks as he dislocated his hip.


Updates
Now that we've swept 2 teams in a row I think we have a good chance at the pennant this year. The free agent signings turned out well as now all of our starters are putting up sub-4 ERAs.
Tim McCammond still retains his 0.00 ERA. He is the only closer in the league to do this so far.

David West, Max Moon, and Albie Kramer are promoted to AAA.

Oscar Norello takes over as the everyday Center Fielder. Jamie Fennone is our all purpose outfielder now.

Phillip Crase, Karl Samuel, Zach Stevens, Arto Halais, and Lyle Gayle go to Oakland for their pitching prospect Eduardo Barrientes.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 3-4

Washington D.C. Rattlers (13-6) @ Miami Mustangs (13-12)

After being overjoyed with our previous sweepings I could tell that this one wasn't going to be so easy. Mike Miracle had just come off the DL which hopefully was going to aid us for a victory and if Migoya can go for 7 or 8 shutout innings again then this should bode well for us.


Game 1
Thad Justice (2-2) @ Mike Miracle (2-0)

My wishful thinking didn't work as planned. Thad Justice gave up 5 runs in 5 innings and Tolbert gave up another run in his 1st debut this season. Miracle on the other hand... pitched beautifully until he was relieved in the 9th inning and their bullpen shut us down.

MUSTANGS WIN: 6-1
WP: M. Miracle (3-0)
LP: T. Justice (2-3)


Game 2
Ever Migoya (3-1) @ Nick Cudmore (2-2)

Ever and Nick were neck and neck both going 8 innings and giving up 2 runs but it was our bullpen that gave us the failure as Negre gives up the winning run in the 9th.

MUSTANGS WIN: 3-2
WP: P. Hunt (1-1)
LP: S. Negre (3-1)


Notable Injured People
Paul Whiteway of the Tampa Tycoon goes on the DL for a dislocated hip. He is their best slugger and Tampa's offense will have to step up in his absense.

Hugh Clay of the Houston Beasts goes on the DL for 2 weeks.


Updates

We still have the best record in baseball and are 2.5 games ahead of Houston. I hope that our losing trend doesn't continue.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 6-8

Los Angeles Strike Force (12-15) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (19-8)


Game 1
Jose Figeuron (2-3) @ Nat Mandlin (3-0)

Figeuron pitched through 8 shutout innings but Mandlin had to be relieved early in the game only to watch the bullpen blow yet another game.

STRIKE FORCE WINS: 11 to 1
WP: J. Figueron (3-3)
LP: N. Mandlin (3-1)


Game 2
Kiyomori Toyama (4-1) @ Eric Gaines (3-1)

Kiyomori pitched perfectly as the bullpen blows yet another game...

STRIKE FORCE WINS: 4 to 2
WP: A. Lee (2-1)
LP: S. Negre (3-2)
SV: J. Henniger (5)



Game 3
Matthew Hilliard (2-2) @ Thad Justice (2-3)

Thad Justice pitched awesomely through 8 innings for the win but Hilliard had a near shut out if our bats hadn't gotten through.

RATTLERS WIN: 3-2
WP: Thad Justice (3-3)
LP: J. Henniger (2-3)



Notable Injured People
Zack Hipp, a Houston starter, goes down for 3 weeks on a dislocated shoulder.

Sam Voigt, a Miami starter, goes down for 4 months with severe elbow tendenitis. He is a cruicial Miami prospect and it will be a terrible loss for them if this hinders his development. Voigt had a 3.00 ERA when he was put on the DL.

Bryan Zaffarese, a St. Louis starter, goes down for 2 weaks with a finger stress fracture. He had a sub 3 ERA when he was injured, but only a 1-3 record.


Updates
Atlanta is on a 6-game winning streak and has closed the gap to 1.5 games in our division. We need to avoid getting swept at all costs.

Samuel Negre signed a 4 year extension at 1.05 mil. He had been a great piece of bullpen for us this year and we hope this trend will continue.

Shrum, Tolbert, Despard, Scragg, and Soule will go to Boston in return for Miguel Incillo, a power relief pitching prospect. He should be an immediate contributor at a short reliever.

Zach Downing is promoted to AAA.
Cesar Rizcarondo is promoted to AA.
Hiro Mata is promoted to A.
Cesar Lejzala is promoted to A.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 9-11

St. Louis Spirit (15-16) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (20-10)


Game 1
Don Bushnell (4-3) @ Ever Migoya (3-1)

Migoya goes for 7 innings giving up 3 runs but Bushnell outdoes him giving up only 2 runs. Negre gives up another run.

SPIRIT WINS: 4 to 2
WP: D. Bushnell (5-3)
LP: E. Migoya (3-2)
SV: S. Vasquez (9)


Game 2
Bryan Thomas (2-1) @ Nat Mandlin (3-1)

As much as I hate to say it our normally reliable bullpen blows another game. Negre and Smith have been extremely unreliable as of late.

SPIRIT WIN: 8-1
WP: B. Thomas (3-1)
LP: N. Mandlin (3-2)



Game 3
Edmund Lopez (2-1) @ Eric Gaines (3-1)

Amazingly, Eric Gaines, whom was thought of as an unreliable starter has been our best starter this year as he gives up 3 runs in 8 innings and to sweeten the deal he batted in 2 runs this game.

RATTLERS WIN: 4-3
WP: E. Gaines (4-1)
LP: K. Long (3-2)
SV: T. McCammond (9)


Notable Injured People
Cincinatti's Brandon Bennett goes on the DL after an amazing 1.74 ERA with 5 wins. He will be out for a month.

Scott Boccaletti of the Boston Battalion goes on the DL for 5 weeks with an inflamed rotator cuff.


Updates
Negre continues to be unreliable as we narrowly avoid a sweep. On a good note our rotation has performed miles above where they stood last year.

Atlanta stands 0.5 games behind us.
Bruce Waterston is traded for a relief pitcher, Travis Brown, from the San Francisco Silver Stars.
Sean Davis is signed at 5.05 mil 4 year contract. He fills in for Waterston. Sean Davis is a 29 year old RF that seems to be a solid hitter and not a defensive liability. He was unable to come to an agreement with Baltimore so we came in and knabbed him.

Elvis Colarada is signed at 1.2mil for 1 year. He will replace Gary Shearer in the lineup and Gary Shearer will become a bench player.
Even at 37 Elvis Colarada is a 20 HR hitter but he has had contact trouble.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 13-15

Washington D.C. Rattlers (21-12) @ San Francisco Scatter Guns (16-19)

I am going in with the intention of winning 2 of the 3 games. If we fail... then I know that our initial offense burst at the beginning of the year was just a little burst and that my moves to grab a few better hitters works out.


Game 1
Kiyomori Toyama (4-1) @ Leon Albarracin (3-0)

Toyama pitches excellently, as always, with 8 innings with 1 earned. Sean Davis hits his first homerun as a Rattler and the offense rides out an easy win. Negre CONTINUES to be unreliable as he gives up 2 runs.

RATTLERS WIN: 5 to 3
WP: K. Toyama (5-1)
LP: L. Albarracin (3-1)
SV: T. McCammond (10)


Game 2
Thad Justice (3-3) @ Richard Canning (2-2)

Both Thad Justice and our new reliever Incillo get DESTROYED! We gave up 11 runs between the two... Justice, despite pitching very well this year, is 3-4 on the year.

SCATTER GUNS WIN: 14 to 5
WP: R. Canning (3-2)
LP: T. Justice (3-4)


Game 3
Ever Migoya (3-2) @ Jim Roberts (2-4)

I can point the finger at the always easy to blame bullpen. We had this game in the bag. McCammond, who had a sub 1 ERA on the year, was coming in to close this game and he... gives up 3 runs?! Two walks, two hits, three runs. Game over.

SCATTERGUNS WIN: 6-4
WP: S. Yarr (1-1)
LP: T. McCammond (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Phil Thomas, an excellent Houston pitcher, goes on the DL yet again this time for a sprained knee. He will return in 2 weeks.

Tom Nagel, our starting catcher, chips his kneecap and will be out for 23 days. Tom has been an excellent run contributor.

Carlos Navarro, an aspiring CF prospect, goes on the DL for 2 weeks for a pulled groin.


Updates
Our bullpen has failed us yet again and even with us trying to find useful stopgaps we haven't found a keeper. Incillo, however, has an excellent future ahead of him. I expect great things in the future from him.

Travis Brown replaces Wil Smith as a short reliever.

It appears the days where we could call Negre in and watch him pitch a shutout inning or two are over. Now he just comes in with a clean base slate, scribbles all over it, then watches the other team take the valuable chalk dust off the board and into their bucket of hate for two runs. Er. What was I talking about again? Either way he still could be useful as a piece of bullpen, but we arn't pitched 6 or 7 inning games anymore.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 16-18

Washington D.C. Rattlers (22-14) @ Phoenix Wallbangers (22-15)

Phoenix has some heavy bats in their lineup. I hope our pitching staff... and especially the bullpen... can get the job done. If they don't... HEADS WILL ROLL!


Game 1
Nat Mandlin (3-2) @ Roger Cadle (3-1)

Phoenix may have an amazing bullpen but their starting pitching is what killed'em this game! Roger Cadle gives up 3 runs in the first inning to two doubles and single by Lewis, Norello, and Davis. Their bullpen... *cough* shut us down with relative ease, BUT their starting pitching isn't that tough so we're hoping for a sweep!

RATTLERS WIN: 3 to 2
WP: N. Mandlin (4-2)
LP: R. Cadle (3-2)
SV: T. McCammond (11)


Game 2
Eric Gaines (4-1) @ Tim Thompson (0-0)

(Pregame Note: I did a little research on this Tim Thompson guy. Right now I would say he would do decently in the AAA but when he hits his prime... he'll be a pitcher to watch. He is a lil' green right now and I'm hoping for an easy victory...)

And amazingly Gaines pulls out ANOTHER win from something in his nether region, MIRIGHT?! No, you're not right. Gaines gave up 6 runs in 4 innings... but so did Thompson! Our offense dwarfed theirs as Colorando finally gets his first hits. Since he scored 4 runs this game I can dismiss the fact that he had been hitless during his whole stay on the lineup (yet he somehow got an OBA over .300 during that time...). The relief pitching finally gets back into groove and we shut'em down for the last half of the game.

RATTLERS WIN: 11 to 6
WP: T. Brown (1-0)
LP: R. Ferguson (3-3)


Game 3
Kiyomori Toyama (5-1) @ Andrew Fisk (2-3)

We asked for a sweep... and we got it! Toyama has been by far the best pitcher on our rotation. He goes 8 shutout innings before being relieved by Brown as we shut them out this game. Davis hits 2 home runs, Colorada hits 1, Ornello hits 1.

RATTLERS WIN: 8-1
WP: K. Toyama (6-1)
LP: A. Fisk (2-4)


Notable Injured People

People've been healthy. The good people at least. Some weak players got injured but they ain't notable.

Updates

We sign Shearer to a 6 year extension at 3mil. We have no idea how long Coranado will last, he is 37 already.

Now I've been having near random signings from the free agency as of yet and I haven't given you an explanation. If you haven't noticed the Rattlers were the only team without someone that hit 20 HR last year. We definitely could use some power hitting in our lineup but there wasn't much to be offered in the free agency and we didn't want to put much more up for trade so we came down to these two hitters.

Sean Davis has been our 2nd best pickup from free agency all year. He is hitting .474 with 3 HR in 6 games. His OPS is 1.138. He averaged 15 home runs a season for the Launchers and put together a .309 avg over his 3 year career. We definitely came in with expectations for him to put up the power numbers we needed to succeed.

Colorada is a different story... He has never been good at getting a high average but his onbase was always at a good level. In his hayday he was a fast runner on the baselines, stealing 15-20 bases a season. Also in his hayday he was a 15-30 homerun hitter for Oakland. Time hasn't hit him as badly as we thought as two years ago he put up a career high homerun mark with 32. This year he is hitting a measly .158 avg but a .385 OBA. All 3 of his hits were for extra bases. Elvis will be a cheap and useful bat to add to our lineup.

Brett Simonsen replaces Brian McUre in LF. Brett moves into the lead off spot. Brett lacks power but he makes up for it in contact and speed.

Shearer replaces Dean Lewis. Shearer's bat was consider more needy at this time than Lewis' glove.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Releases

Sorry bout' this. I've been slacking in terms of keeping up with DFAs.

Name, Team released from, position, (Where I am now)

Sean Hollick, Los Angeles Launchers, C (Cincinatti, Bench)
- Decent backup catcher
Tim Muir, Los Angeles Launchers, 3B (Minneapolis, AAA)
- Servicable backup
Jim McHenry, Los Angeles Launchers, RF (San Diego, AA)
- Poor player
Len Doebler, Los Angeles Launchers, SP (Free Agent)
- Never should have made it to the big leagues
Elvis Colorada, Baltimore Blue Sox, 2B (Washington D.C.)
- Power hitter with contact trouble
Chris Courtlandt, Baltimore Blue Sox, 1B (Retired)
- Contact hitter in the end of his career
Don Fitzpatrick, Cleveland Crawlers, C (resigned)
- Poor offensive backup catcher
Ben McKinstry, Phoenix Wallbangers, C (Cleveland, AA)
- Decent backup catcher
Brian Scott, Phoenix Wallbangers, C (Baltimore, AA)
- Poor catcher, shouldn't be in the major leagues
Dan Mure, Michigan Monks, C (Free Agent)
- Old but still useful backup catcher
Zane Duffus, Oakland Firemen, RF (Pittsburg, AAA)
- Bench outfielder
Darrell Dinesen, Oakland Firemen, 2B (Minneapolis)
- Could play everyday on some teams
Phillip Donlon, Oakland Firemen, 2B (Free Agent)
- Had it not been for his poor fielding he would be a good backup.
Darrel Salmon, Oakland Firemen, SP (Free Agent)
- Never should have made it this far.
Joe Troup, Boston Battalion, 1B (Phoenix Wallbangers, Bench)
- Decent batter, but below average for a starting 1B
Leon MacMinn, Los Angeles Strike Force, 3B (Free Agent)
- Decent backup
Elvis Somerville, Los Angeles Strike Force, 2B (Michigan, AA)
- Poor fielder. Not enough bat to make up for it.
Jake Wheeler, Los Angeles Strike Force, CF (Free Agent)
- If only he had better fielding... then he would be a decent backup
Stward Normand, Pittsburg Impact, C (Free Agent)
- Slowest player I've ever seen, but a decent backup
Ed Palliagua, Pittsburg Impact, C (Free Agent)
- May I be the first to say "Goodbye, your career is over."
Yakamochi Mata, Pittsburg Impact, LF (Michigan Monks, AAA)
- This guy can't field for his life and his hitting doesn't make up for it.
Raul Bouchald, Arlington Bones, C (Phoenix, AA)
- Worst bat I've ever seen.
Ryan Theodore, Arlington Bones, C (Free Agent)
- Would be a good backup if he could field
Fred Switzler, Arlington Bones, RF (Minneapolis)
- Rounded backup
John Brant, Chicago Carpenters, C (Cleveland, Bench)
- Good backup. If I didn't already have one I'd pick him up.
Stu Tupor, St. Louis Spirit, C (Free Agent)
- Poor catcher
Scott Molander, Cleveland Crawlers, C (Resigned)
- Fair bench catcher
Jarrell Wilkerson, New York Victory, 3B (Free Agent)
- Cheap, and weak teams could play him everyday
Derek Lakin, New Your Victory, 2B (Michigan, AA)
- Poor 2B
Balby Steward, New York Victory, 3B (Phoenix, AAA)
- Backup
Hector Eljurdi, Wisconsin Hounds, LF (Retired)
- Poor fielder but a servicable DH, fast runner
Brian Weaver, New York Victory, 1B (Retired)
- Bad bat, bad fielding.
James Whitesides, New York Victory, SP (Free Agent)
- He has control but no one should use this guy unless you REALLY need that bullpen help.
Noah Vanhoose, Washington Tide, 1B (Retired)
- Eh. A weak DH for a weak team.
Jason Robert, Washington Tide, RP (Free Agent)
- He never should have made it this far
Derek McGee, Washington Tide, RP (Retired)
- In his hayday a useful piece of bullpen, now an old guy.
Nat Johnson, St. Louis Spirit, 2B (Phoenix)
- This guy SHOULD play everyday. Fast with good contact.
Mark Oldham, Oakland Firemen, LF (Free Agent)
- Emphesis on OLDham. Retire this guy.
Phillip Crase, Oakland Firemen, RF (Retired)
- A guy I actually recognize. In his hayday an everyday player.
Zach Stevens, Oakland Firemen, 1B (Atlanta)
- Decent backup
Glenn Johnson, Los Angeles Strike Force, 2B (Michigan)
- Could play everyday on some teams
Luke Savin, Toronto Terriers, C (Retired)
- This guy didn't have it then, and he won't have it now.
Miguel Villa, Toronto Terriers, RP (Free Agent)
- Ew. Cut him.
Jon Pruitt, Bronx Black Roses, C (Michigan)
- Fair backup catcher and nothing more.
Luis Rivera, Bronx Black Roses, 2B (Free Agent)
- Defensive liability.
Jamie Hvertas, Miami Mustangs, 1B (Retired)
- ... why did he get ANY playtime?
Steward Normand, Miami Mustangs, C (Free Agent)
- Eh. Decent for what you pay. Back up. DING!

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 20-22

Toronto Terriers (23-18) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (25-14)

After our recent sweep of Phoenix we have to go up against the weaker part of Toronto's pitching force, followed by their staff ace, who has been struggling. Onward for another sweep!


Game 1
Martin Trevor (0-0) @ Thad Justice (3-4)

We annihilate Trevor with 5 runs in 3 innings and their bullpen can't keep up with our now hot bats. Coloranda goes hitless... AGAIN but gets a walk. Gordon Procter batted in 5 runs this game with 4 hits, one being a homerun. Brett Simonsen gets 2 hits and scores twice as well. Ramon Sibrian hits his 16th double of the year.

RATTLERS WIN: 10 to 4
WP: C. Arnold (2-1)
LP: M. Trevor (0-1)


Game 2
Ephraim Umanzor (0-0) @ Ever Migoya (3-2)

Ever Migoya pitches a 9 inning shutout for the win! I admit, Umanzor, despite being arguably the worst pitcher in their rotation, did hold us to 2 runs the entire game. Gordon Procter hits another HR.

RATTLERS WIN: 2 to 0
WP: E. Migoya (4-2)
LP: E. Umanzor (0-1)


Game 3
Ben Williams (1-1) @ Nat Mandlin (4-2)

Ben Williams finally gets his head in the game and pitches a shutout. Revenge, I suppose, but either way Nat Mandlin pitched beautifully for 8 innings giving up only 1 run.

TERRIERS WIN: 1 to 0
WP: B. Williams (2-1)
LP: N. Mandlin (4-3)
SV: H. Harvat (13)


Notable Injured People
Chris Thomas of the Los Angeles Strikeforce goes on the DL for 2 weeks. He is an excellent pitcher with a devastating 12-6 curve.

Cincinatti's power hitting catcher, Travis Weaver, goes on the DL. He hit 17 homeruns this year tying him at 3rd.

Jeff Haygate, Oakland's starting catcher, goes out for 2 weeks with a sprained neck. He is an excellent contact hitter with speed.


Updates

Well twas no sweep but we came extremely close.
With our recent winnings we've got a 2 game lead on Atlanta.
Atlanta's offense may outrank ours but our pitching has been superb.
Our next series is against New York Victory. We expect a sweep.


League Leaders
Avg: Ricky Baker with .398 (Chicago Calvary)
HR: Craig Guest with 20 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.38 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Paul Buall and Ben Delworth with 7 (Arlington Bones and Baltimore Blue Sox)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.332 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 22 (Denver Danger)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 23-25

New York Victory (11-34) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (27-15)

We're up against the worst team in the league and we need a sweep. We have to be the broom of life and sweep ourselves to VICTORY!... er... Sweep Victory to us so we can sweep them... or something.


Game 1
Mark Taylor (0-0) @ Kiyomori Toyama (6-1)

9 innings. 0 runs. 108 pitches. Shutout, baby! Davis hits his 4th HR of the year as we ride out an easy victory.

RATTLERS WIN: 8 to 0
WP: K. Toyama (7-1)
LP: M. Traylor (0-1)


Game 2
Luis Valencia (2-5) @ Thad Justice (3-4)

Despite Thad Justice's poor early pitching, giving up 4 runs in 5 innings, we came out to an outstanding win. Our bullpen has been coming through again.

RATTLERS WIN: 14 to 4
WP: T. Justice (4-4)
LP: L. Valencia (2-6)


Game 3
Wayne Molloy (2-6) @ Ever Migoya (4-2)

Ever Migoya going 8 innings with 1 earned run? Greg Shearer hitting 2 HRs? Ramon Sibrian getting 6 RBIs? I'll take it!

RATTLERS WIN: 10 to 2
WP: E. Migoya (5-2)
LP: A. Burton (2-3)


Notable Injured People

Phil Spence (2B) for the Cincinatti Invaders goes out for 2 weeks on a chipped knee cap.

Marcellus Peillere (RF) has been plauged with injuries this year. He goes down for 3 weeks with an ankle stress fracture, making him out for 6 total weeks this year.

The Terrier's right fielder Jeff Metternich goes on the DL for a sprained knee. He has been playing off the bench with a .105 avg.


Updates
With this sweep we'll go 5 games ahead of Atlanta.

Travis Brown has turned into one of my most reliable relievers, we hope it stays this way.

Samuel Negre has also returned to his old form.


League Leaders
Avg: Ricky Baker with .394 (Chicago Calvary)
HR: Craig Guest with 21 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Five way tie with 7
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.308 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 23 (Denver Danger)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 26-29

Philidephia Express (25-22) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (30-15)

This is a crucial series that could cost us the lead if our pitching or bats weaken. Philidelphia has been a low scoring team that has very effective pitching.


Pregame

In general Philidelphia dominates by pitching. Their starting pitching has been extremely effective this year as they give up 3.96 runs per game but on the flipside they only score 3.68 runs per game. They are pitching from the top of their their pitching down while we are starting near the bottom. A sweep would be nice but unlikely.

In our first match we go up against their staff ace, Orlando Mojica. Orlando has a 2.21 ERA this year which is a considerable improvement over his last year's vintage. Nat Mandlin has a 3.52 ERA this year but has pitched very well in his last 2 outings, where as Orlando got his only loss in his last outing.

Our second game against Jorgé Agulio probably won't come easy. Agulio has never given up more than 3 runs in any game and averages almost 8 innings a game. Eric Gaines is our 5th starter whose performance has been above expectations. My estimate for Gaines is 7 innings with 3 earned runs.

Britt McDermid will be pitching the next game and luckily, our bats have always smashed him back to the dugout. He has given up 12 runs to us in the 2 games and if this trend continues we'll expect an easy win. Thad Justice has been an excellent pitcher... at times. Most of his outings are like flipping a coin. He can be effective, he can look like a minor leaguer.

The last game will be against Sam Geier, a pitcher that normally is below Gaine's level. Like Gaines he has been an exceeding his normal pitching and even delivered a shutout in his last outing. To tackle this we're sending out Kiyomori Toyama, our staff ace with 7-1 on the year and a 2.44 ERA. He has 2 complete games and has a problem with giving up homeruns, which with this team shouldn't be a problem.


Game 1
Orlando Mojica (2-1) @ Nat Mandlin (4-3)

Everyone but the pitcher scored an RBI this game to destroy their staff ace! Colorada hits 2 doubles.

RATTLERS WIN: 9-4
WP: N. Mandlin (5-3)
LP: O. Mojica (2-2)


Game 2
Jorgé Agulio (4-2) @ Eric Gaines (4-2)

Eric Gaines looked strong. He definitely had been an effective pitcher in the past, but when the 6th inning rolled around he got annihilated. Shearer hits his 11th HR of the year and Colorada hits his 2nd.

EXPRESS WINS: 8-4
WP: J. Agulio (5-2)
LP: E. Gaines (4-2)
SV: T. Sosa (11)


Game 3
Britt McDermid (1-5) @ Thad Justice (4-4)

Thad put up a brilliant pitching performance that sent the game into extra innings! This 14 inning game ended when Sean Davis laid the sacrifice bunt to win the game!

RATTLERS WIN: 3-2
WP: T. Brown (2-0)
LP: L. Aguilera (0-2)


Game 4
Sam Geier (2-1) @ Kiyomori Toyama (7-1)

When Toyama comes in the game is over already. Toyama pitches 8 scoreless innings as McCammond comes in for the save. Norello hits his first homerun this year.

Toyama has gone 8 or more innings in his last 8 starts. He hasn't given up more than 2 runs in those last 8 starts.

RATTLERS WIN: 3-0
WP: K. Toyama (8-1)
LP: B. McDermid (1-6)
SV: T. McCammond (12)


Notable Injured People

The St. Louis Spirit's first baseman, Justin Lynch, goes on the DL for 2 weeks for mild shoulder separation. He hit 20 HR this year.

One of our relieving prospects, Albie Kramer, goes on the DL for 2 weeks with mild shoulder separation.

Tom Slade of the Minneapolis Broken Bats goes on the DL. He led the leagues in ERA and had 7 wins.

Ben Tiner, a Pittsburg starting pitcher, goes on the DL for 2 weeks. He went 4-2 this year with a 3.44 ERA.


Updates

Samuel Negre has returned to his old form fully as he has been flawless in his last 5 appearances.

Kiyomori Toyama is tied on the leaderboard for wins and leads the National League. He is second in ERA in the National League as well.


League Leaders
Avg: Ricky Baker with .373 (Chicago Calvary)
HR: Craig Guest with 21 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Two way tie with 8
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.228 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 23 (Denver Danger)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 30-June 2

Washington D.C. Rattlers (33-16) @ Pittsburg Impact (27-23)

Phil Wilcock and Eric Gaines will go to Michigan in exchange for Cory Tripp, a starting pitcher that is 29 with a good cutter and fastball.

Cory is a far better pitcher than Gaines, and even though Gaines is having an excellent year I believe Tripp can have an amazing year. He has a 2.70 ERA this year.

I'm making a bold prediction of a sweep.


Game 1
Ever Migoya (5-2) @ Manuel Levya (5-3)

Migoya pitched poorly, giving up 4 runs in 5 innings, but in the end our offense overpowered Levya for the win.

RATTLERS WIN: 9-4
WP: E. Migoya (6-2)
LP: M. Levya (5-4)


Game 2
Cory Tripp (4-2) @ Tommy Haynes (3-7)

The trade for Cory is already looking up as he pitches for 7 innings and gives up only 1 earned run. Haynes pitches for 7 innings but gives up 5.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Tripp (5-2)
LP: T. Hayes (3-8)
SV: T. McCammond (13)


Game 3
Nat Mandlin (5-3) @ Jeff Lewis (1-0)

... Well, there goes my prediction. Nat Mandlin gives up 8 runs in 3 innings and our bullpen wasn't perfect. Shearer did hit his 12th HR today though. (Norello with his 4th as well.)

IMPACT WIN: 11-3
WP: J. Lewis (2-0)
LP: N. Mandlin (5-4)


Game 4
Kiyomori Toyama (8-1) @ James Hudgens (2-4)

Kiyomori beats then down going 8 innings with 2 earned runs. Shearer's 13th and Terobino's 5th HR make this game a cinch. What can I say? Kiyomori was pitching.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-2
WP: K. Toyama (9-1)
LP: J. Hudgens (2-5)
SV: T. McCammond (14)


Notable Injured People

Kevin Long of the St. Louis Spirit goes on the DL. He had a 4.63 ERA with a 4-2 record.

Julio Aglio goes on the DL for 33 days. He has been a solid piece of bullpen.

Updates

Ric Tarabino, our backup catcher, has been a worthy bat in our lineup. In Nagel's absense he has slugged .500 with 5 HR.

John Grundstrom, Jon Pruitt go to Arlington
Dusty Joseph, and Dusty Cameron go to Kansas City

Hard to tell who got the better deal here. The Dustys are a decent 1st baseman and a good RF. John is a good relief pitcher while Pruitt is a decent catcher. Pretty even deal.


League Leaders

Avg: Ricky Baker with .372 (Chicago Calvary)
HR: Craig Guest with 23 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 9 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.218 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 23 (Denver Danger)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 3-5

Washington D.C. Rattlers (36-17) @ Atlanta Avalanche (30-24)

Our closest rival in the Division, Atlanta, comes up ready for a fight. We'll be playing their 4th, 5th, and 1st starters.

Game 1
Thad Justice (4-4) @ Leon Maceira (1-2)

I compliment Leon Maceira. He went 7.0 IP with 1 ER. If his bullpen came up then we would have easily lost but... an inconsistant bullpen can ruin a team's record. Look at me a few games back >_>; Sean Davis hits his 5 HR.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-4
WP: S. Negre (4-2)
LP: L. Goad (1-2)
SV: T. McCammond (15)


Game 2
Ever Migoya (6-2) @ Gregg Johnson (2-0)

This was a battle of the bullpens as both starters give up massive runage. Both bullpens did the same, both bullpens gave up the same runs, but Migoya gave up one more run that Johnson. Colorada hits his 3rd HR and Procter with his 7th.

AVALANCHE WIN: 6-5
WP: R. MacNeill (3-0)
LP: S. Negre (4-3)


Game 3
Cory Tripp (5-2) @ Jay Schwinger (7-2)

Cory Tripp shuts them down for 7 inning with 14 Ks. K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-K-Kory Tripp has been an excellent aquisition. Jay did poorly for their staff ace as he gives up 4 runs. Shearer hits his 14th HR, Colaranda with his 4th, Sibrian with his 5th.

RATTLERS WIN: 4-0
WP: C. Tripp (6-2)
LP: J. Schwinger (7-5)


Notable Injured People

Braden Grinnell of the Miami Mustangs goes on the DL for 2 weeks. This CF was .296 on the year with 7 HR.

Daryl Woodham of the New York Victory (snicker) goes on the DL for 2 weeks with a chipped kneecap. He was scoreless through 8 innings of relief.

Tom George of the Tampa Tycoons goes on the DL for 2 weeks for a sprained knee. He hit .306 with 8 HR.


Updates
I realized that Ramon Sibrian lead the majors in doubles with 21. He has been a solid player for us and will continue to play for years to come.

Cory Tripp moves up to the 2nd starter spot as he has been truely great pitching for us.

New York Victory obtains Eric McUre (LF)
Washington D.C. Rattlers obtain Ronald Stohlburg (3B)

Eric McUre can definitely help out the Rattlers offense, Ronald can help us cut our payroll and get a nasty hitting prospect into the mix. When he peaks he'll be a very strong bat at third base. A good trade for both sides but a little leaning toward us.


League Leaders
Avg: Adam Brown with .370 (Miami Mustangs)
HR: Craig Guest with 23 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
Hits: Haruhisa Watanabe with 72 (Phoenix Wallbangers)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 9 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.202 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 24 (Denver Danger)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 7-9

Washington Tide (27-28) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (38-18)

Even though we're not the same city we have our city rivalries. We, the Rattlers, HATE the Tide! I'm not stating the fact that snakes can't swim or that the Tide is a lamer name that Rattlers but I'm saying even though we're not the same Washington we hate them!

And do I have a reason to hate them? YES! (Network.) I was just finishing work on a new Deathray to terrorize the nation when I hear that some of MY fans have put Austin Lively on the DL. I STILL haven't finished that Deathray... We will sweep them or HEADS WILL ROLL!


Game 1
Kenn Hinata (5-2) @ Kiyomori Toyama (9-1)

I really don't feel the need to go over Kiyomori's pitching again but this time he goes for 8IP and gives up 1 hit and no earned runs. Colorada hits his 5th HR. Kenn Hinata gives up 5 runs in the first 5 innings for the loss. IN YOUR FACE WASHINGTON... NOT D.C.!

RATTLERS WIN: 4-1
WP: K. Toyama (10-1)
LP: K. Hinata (5-5)
SV: T. McCammond (16)


Game 2
Reggie Carter (4-5) @ Cory Tripp (6-2)

We were THIS CLOSE | | to having me blame the bullpen again for a loss. Luckily, only Negre failed us today as Cory goes 7 innings giving up only 2 runs. Negre goes 1 inning with 2 earned runs. Yay... NOT! Ornello hits his 5th roundtripper of the year.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-4
WP: T. McCammond (1-1)
LP: D. McGriff (3-3)


Game 3
Tim Steward (2-2) @ Thad Justice (4-4)

After Thad's initial amazing performance he seems to have fallen back into his 4-5 ERA groove. He gives up 5 runs in 5 innings but I point "Point the Magic Finger" at SAMUEL NEGRE! He is the Thad Justice of relief pitching. Amazing when he is good, the biggest piece o-... *is getting carried away by the FDA* HEY! T_T;;

TIDE WINS: 8-5
WP: D. McGriff (4-3)
LP: S. Negre (4-4)
SV: V. Willard (17)


Notable Injured People

Cleveland's John Wright, a relief pitcher, goes out for three weeks on an Ankle Stress Fracture. He has a 3.82 ERA on the year.

St. Louis Spirit will be missing Don Bushnell for 2 weeks with a hand stress fracture. He has gone 8-4 this year with a 2.69 ERA.


Updates

We didn't sweep so NEGRE'S HEAD SHALL ROLL DOWN FROM SETUP MAN TO SHORT RELIEF! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (More maniac laughter)

Samuel Negre has been converted from setup man to short relief. He has been one of our most unreliable relievers, wavering from amazingly to horrible. He is replaced by Travis Brown.

Tampa Tycoons get Dean Lewis (IF)
Washington D.C. Rattlers get Ken Somerset (RP) and 1mil

Dean Lewis is an excellent infielder. Somerset has a definite career as a closer. In the future I win out but for now they'll reap the benefits immediately.

We sign Jerrell Wilkinson (1.65mil 2 years) to replace Dean Lewis as a utility IF. Jerrell has decent offensive and defensive qualities. He hits decently for contact and is pretty fast on the baselines. Solid .275 hitter.

Washington D.C. Rattlers get Dusty Ginter (RF)
Baltimore Blue Sox get Craig Arnold (RP)

This one is easy. Dusty Ginter has the potencial to be a HoF eventually, Craig Arnold is a fair relief pitcher. I win.





League Leaders
Avg: Adam Brown with .360 (Miami Mustangs)
HR: Craig Guest with 24 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
Hits: Haruhisa Watanabe with 77 (Phoenix Wallbangers)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 10 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.190 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 27 (Denver Danger)
RBIs: Craig Guest with 61 (Cincinatti Invaders)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 10-12

Oakland Firemen (22-37) @ Washington D.C. Rattlers (40-19)

We've made a few trades recently and gotten some sweet prospects. Our already well stocked farm system is now even stronger! Our best team may be home brewed yet.


Game 1
Pete Springer (2-6) @ Thad Justice (4-4)

Another game, another game blown by the bullpen. Thad just has had no luck with the bullpen this year.

FIREMEN WIN: 5-3
WP: A. Camarena (1-1)
LP: S. Negre (4-5)
SV: S. Kaufer (1)


Game 2
Eric Heckman (5-1) @ Nat Mandlin (5-4)

Nat Mandlin gets back on my good side with a 9 inning shutout. Sibrian hits his 6th HR of the year.

RATTLERS WIN: 4-0
WP: N. Mandlin (6-4)
LP: E. Heckman (5-2)


Game 3
Emmanuel Vincenty (1-0) @ Kiyomori Toyama (10-1)

This has been the first time Toyama has given up more than 2 runs in a long time. 4 ER in 6IP is better than most slipups though so he is off the hook. Procter hits 2 HR in this game to barely edge out Toyama's 11th win.

RATTLERS WIN: 7-6
WP: K. Toyama (11-1)
LP: E. Vicenty (1-1)
SV: T. McCammond (17)


Notable Injured People

Soichiro Nishimura, a highly respected closer for Kansas City, is out for 1 month with a ruptured knee ligament.


Updates

Nothing to note.


League Leaders
Avg: Ricky Baker with .355 (Miami Mustangs)
HR: Craig Guest with 25 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
Hits: Haruhisa Watanabe with 80 (Phoenix Wallbangers)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.53 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 11 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.183 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 28 (Denver Danger)
RBIs: Craig Guest with 64 (Cincinatti Invaders)

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -June 13, 2006



The Firemen and the Rattlers Switch Prospects

The Washington D.C. Rattlers and the Oakland Firemen switch players that may determine their teams outcome in a few years. Shortstop Felipe Feria and starting pitcher Jim Tolerson are shipped off in a box all the way to Oakland where they put Chris Longworth in a box and shipped him off to Washington. Both teams claim they have gotten their packages unharmed.

Felipe Feria was projected to become an excellent and well rounded hitter that could hit for power, contact, steal bases, field, the works. He was hitting .313 in the A league. Tolerson has been on the DL and was expected to become a very useful reliever.

Chris Longworth is one of the biggest pitching prospects to go through Oakland in years. His fastball routinely hit 100 but his change needs some work. He had a 2-1 record in the rookie A league.


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Sidney Ponson, seen here eating unedible objects
Ponson Eats Unedible Objects, Requires Surgury

Ponson has been notorious for eating things back in St. Louis but this takes it a big too far. It was recently discovered that some of the things he had eaten have lodged themselves into his gut and he is having digestive troubles. A surgury will be performed to remove these foreign objects. Ponson did not comment.

Yankees team captain, Derek Jeter, was asked on his thoughts on the subject. "The guy is a living eating machine," he commented. "Does anyone have a marker? I need to mark my lunch so Ponson knows not to stuff it down his mouth."
No, I don't hate Sir Sidney. I just felt this picture was too hilarious not to use.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Here are the batting and pitching checkups.


2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Sibrian, Ramon WSB 59 .309 233 72 23 0 6 17 41 4 3 36 32 .485 .361
Shearer, Gary WSB 61 .307 231 71 9 2 14 12 37 0 2 38 50 .545 .343
Procter, Gordon WSB 57 .303 228 69 14 4 9 29 42 0 0 39 35 .518 .384
Norello, Oscar WSB 41 .275 149 41 8 1 5 23 32 5 3 28 20 .443 .379
Alsarin, Joaquin WSB 33 .281 146 41 7 2 0 8 24 4 0 25 8 .356 .321
Nagel, Tom WSB 36 .269 145 39 7 0 3 5 15 0 0 11 11 .379 .293
Fennone, Jamie WSB 45 .330 112 37 11 2 2 9 11 0 0 13 26 .518 .387
Simonsen, Brett WSB 42 .248 105 26 7 1 1 14 17 3 3 20 6 .362 .339
Colorada, Elvis WSB 29 .260 104 27 7 2 5 25 25 7 1 15 23 .510 .408
Davis, Sean WSB 29 .324 102 33 7 0 5 20 12 0 1 19 20 .539 .435
Tarabino, Ric WSB 33 .263 99 26 5 1 5 7 28 1 0 15 23 .485 .311
Toyama, Kiyomori WSB 14 .214 42 9 3 0 0 3 17 0 0 4 7 .286 .267
Migoya, Ever WSB 12 .129 31 4 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 .129 .129
Justice, Thad WSB 14 .207 29 6 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 5 3 .207 .258
Mandlin, Nat WSB 12 .172 29 5 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 1 0 .172 .172
Nickels, Jason WSB 24 .227 22 5 1 0 0 1 6 1 0 1 1 .273 .261
Bloye, Rudolph WSB 6 .333 18 6 1 1 0 2 3 2 0 4 0 .500 .400
Schneider, Darron WSB 4 .417 12 5 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 .667 .462
Tripp, Cory WSB 4 .083 12 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 .083 .083
Longsworth, Chris WSB 1 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Wilkinson, Jarrell WSB 2 1.000 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1.000 1.000
Brown, Travis WSB 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Negre, Samuel WSB 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Smith, Wil WSB 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Smyth, Brian WSB 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Toyama, Kiyomori WSB 107.1 2.26 14 14 11 1 0 77 28 7.88
Tripp, Cory WSB 91.0 2.37 13 13 6 2 0 70 32 11.18
Justice, Thad WSB 88.1 4.08 14 14 4 4 0 64 35 13.04
Migoya, Ever WSB 84.1 3.20 12 12 6 2 0 55 28 10.35
Mandlin, Nat WSB 82.1 3.83 12 12 6 4 0 57 23 10.17
Negre, Samuel WSB 33.0 4.91 31 0 4 5 1 39 12 13.91
McCammond, Tim WSB 20.2 2.18 23 0 1 1 17 13 11 9.15
Brown, Travis WSB 15.1 1.17 11 0 2 0 0 8 6 7.63
Longsworth, Chris WSB 15.1 7.04 3 3 2 1 0 20 9 15.26
Incillo, Miguel WSB 13.2 6.59 17 0 1 0 5 15 6 16.46
Smyth, Brian WSB 11.2 1.54 6 0 0 0 0 16 0 6.94
Smith, Wil WSB 7.2 4.70 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 17.61
Kramer, Albie WSB 6.2 10.80 5 0 0 0 0 4 2 20.25

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 13-15

Washington D.C. Rattlers (42-20) @ Houston Beasts (33-29)


Pregame
I bet Game 1 will be a pitchers duel. Tripp has been an excellent starter for us this year as he has averaged 7 innings a game with a 1.29 ERA for us (not the other teams). Phil Thomas, on the other hand, has a 3.15 ERA, the lowest on his team, and has been pitching poorly in his last 2 starts.

Game 2'll be a little easier. Zack Hipp has been consistant. Consistantly bad. He has a 4.65 ERA on the year and a 4.39 career. Migoya has been a constant game winner for us but his pitching in the last 2 games worries us as he has only gone 5 innings and each and gave up 4 and 5 runs respectively. If Migoya can get his head in the game it'll be a cinch.

Game 3 is a toss up. Thad's hit or miss pitching has been helpful but it also has cost us a few games. Hugh Clay is their staff ace with a 3.38 ERA on the year and won't be too easy to get our bats by. This one can go either way.


Game 1
Cory Tripp (6-2) @ Phil Thomas (5-2)

As I guessed this turned out into a pitcher's duel. Both Cory and Phil went 8 innings with only 1 run (Cory got 10 Ks!) but Houston's bullpen gave up a run on a sac fly to end this game.

RATTLERS WIN: 2-1
WP: M. Incillo (2-0)
LP: A. Vialpando (3-2)
SV: T. McCammond (18)


Game 2
Ever Migoya (6-2) @ Phil Thomas (5-2)

Giving Thomas the start one day after the other worked out well for Houston. He pitched 1 run 8 inning outings in both games! Luckily, Migoya was able to do the same thing as Wilkinson and Nagel score 2 runs in the 12th to win this.

RATTLERS WIN: 3-1
WP: T. McCammond (2-1)
LP: A. Garza (0-3)
SV: M. Incillo (6)


Game 3
Thad Justice (4-4) @ Hugh Clay (4-2)

Thad puts up a hit, not a miss, in pitching today but it is all for naught as McCammond gives up a run in extra innings.

BEASTS WIN: 3-2
WP: A. Vialpando (4-2)
LP: T. McCammond (2-2)


Notable Injured People

Shawn Wilhelm (C) of Kansas City goes on the DL for 2 weeks with shoulder inflamation. He was hitting .286 and 7 HR.

Elvis Magano, also of the Kansas City Bulldogs, goes on the DL for a chipped kneecap. He has been an excellent starter this year with an 8-2 record and a 2.48 ERA.

Oakland's 3B Trevor Dunne goes on the DL with an ankle stress fracture for 3 weeks. He is most known for his break out year where he hit .327 with 37 HR in only 120 games.


Updates

This entire series went into extra innings! Our bullpen might need a break after this...

Cory Tripp has kicked up his performance after the trade. He has gone 29 innings with 5 earned runs and 40 strikeouts. In his 70 innings with Michigan he got 40 strikeouts.


League Leaders
Avg: Baker Ricky with .361 (Miami Mustangs)
HR: Craig Guest with 25 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
Hits: Haruhisa Watanabe with 83 (Phoenix Wallbangers)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.37 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 11 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.206 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 30 (Denver Danger)
RBIs: Craig Guest with 64 (Cincinatti Invaders)

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -June 14, 2006



Wisconsin Hounds and Chicago Calvary Work Out Trade

Wisconsin and Chicago have been trying to get a trade done but haven't been able to come to an agreement until now. Stu MacNeil, Wisconsin's starting third baseman, will be hauled over to Chicago in exchange for Shawn Grover, a solid relief pitcher.

Baseball experts feel this is a good trade for both sides. "Chicago has needed a third baseman all year," says Baseball Analyst Paul Phoenix. (Who has nothing to do with the Tekken fighter of the same name.) "Wisconsin has needed relief pitching. It works out."

Nationals pick up pitching prospect Phillip Hughes
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The Nationals traded away infielders Damian Johnson and Cristian Guzman for Yankee pitching prospect Phillip Hughes. Hughes is widely considered one of the best pitching prospects to go through the Yankee's farm system in a long time. Cashman, whom just returned from his vacation, has constanted stated that they would not trade Hughes away for anything was asked to comment on the matter. "What? Did something happen?" was all he said.

Not trying to take a shot at ChrisJNelson, just wanted to show what I think happened in that trade :D

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 17-19

Washington D.C. Rattlers (44-21) @ Los Angeles Launchers (32-33)


Game 1
Kiyomori Toyama (11-1) @ Dale Moorhouse (1-3)

Greg Shearer smashes out 2 homeruns and clearly shows that he is the homerun hitter of the Rattlers. He has 17 on the year. Toyama pitches for 6.1 innings with 2 earned. Moorhouse gets owned.

RATTLERS WIN: 9-2
WP: K. Toyama (12-1)
LP: D. Moorhouse (1-4)


Game 2
Cory Tripp (6-2) @ Nat Coughlin (5-3)

Tripp, like Toyama, didn't last long but the bats did the talking. Everyone in the game got a hit and Davis picks up 3 more hits to aid his .320 avg on the year.

RATTLERS WIN: 13-6
WP: C. Tripp (7-2)
LP: N. Coughlin (5-4)


Game 3
Ever Migoya (6-2) @ John Martinson (5-2)

Migoya pitches 8 flawless innings before being relieved by Incillo. No one in the Launchers pitching was safe from our bats this series as we sweep'em up and toss'em in the trash.

RATTLERS WIN: 9-1
WP: E. Migoya (7-2)
LP: M. Agricola (4-8)


Notable Injured People

Baltimore's contact hitting catcher Mike Murray goes on the DL for dislocating his hip. You won't see him for 8 more weeks.

Los Angeles Strike Force will lose one of their best sluggers for the year. Frances Casarabias goes on the DL for 5 months with a broken neck vertebrae.

Minneapolis loses their ace Jeff Davis to a foot strain fracture. His fastball and sinker have been devastating to hitters and his injury will be devastating to Minneapolis.

New York Victory's ace Luis Valencia does down with a broken tibia. He isn't expected to play for 2 months.


Updates
Unless Tom Nagel can kick up his batting we will be looking for a new catcher in the offseason.



League Leaders
Avg: Ricky Baker with .369 (Miami Mustangs)
HR: Two way tie with 26
Hits: Ricky Baker with 87 (Chicago Calvary)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.37 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 12 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.218 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 33 (Denver Danger)
RBIs: Craig Guest with 66 (Cincinatti Invaders)

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -June 20, 2006



38 year old Steve Good signs a 3-year contract to Washington D.C. Rattlers

Power pitching relief pitcher Steve Good signed a contract worth 3.9mil to pitch for 3 years with the Washington D.C. Rattlers. While an overall unreliable pitcher in relief his entire career he put up numbers last year to show that he still had potencial as a relief pitcher.

"We'll be extremely happy if he can duplicate the numbers he put up last year," says Rattler GM Sanji Watsuki. "Negre's hit and miss relief has given us grief this year and we'll be replacing him with for Good." None of the reporters found his play on words funny.



Samuel Negre leaves Washington and packs up for Arlington

Negre's hit and miss relief has caused the Washington D.C. Rattlers to lose more than a few games. He goes on streaks of flawlessness then he goes on streaks of horridity which has ballooned his ERA this year to 4.76. Filling for his absense is Steve Good, a veteran reliever.

Arlinton puts up one of their best relief pitching prospects Bruce Zoren. Bruce was known for his devastating slider in AA where he put up a 1.80 ERA. In a few years he'll be a hot commodity in the relief market.

"Even if Negre puts up amazing numbers in Arlington it'll be worth it," says Rattler GM Sanji Watsuki. "But as they say ... does anyone have a good pun for Bruce or Zoren?" The reporters had no comment.

[Sanji Watsuki]

I was doing this dynasty simply as a way to try to get a feel for it. I'mma gonna start a 2006 one now but I'll try and keep both updated. The Ponson article still makes me crack a smile.

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 21-23

Washington D.C. Rattlers (47-21) @ Miami Mustangs (36-33)


Game 1
Thad Justice (4-4) @ Robi Tunchez (6-2)

I flipped the Thad Justice coin and it came up heads! Thad Justice pitched excellently giving up only 1 run in 8 innings. Despite a little hiccup by Incillo in the 9th it was a great game. Colorada and Procter hit HRs.

RATTLERS WIN: 8-3
WP: T. Justice (5-4)
LP: R. Tunchez (6-3)


Game 2
Kiyomori Tomyama (12-1) @ Tony Null (1-3)

Kiyomori continues the winning streak with an 8 inning shutout. Colorada and Procter hit MORE homeruns.

RATTLERS WIN: 5-0
WP: K. Toyama (13-1)
LP: T. Null (1-4)


Game 3
Cory Tripp (7-2) @ Ray Torris (4-5)

Mustangs are swept! Tripp pitched 6 innings with 2 ER but our bullpen was flawless. Shearer hits 2 HRs for 19 on the year.

RATTLERS WIN: 6-2
WP: S. Good (1-0)
LP: G. McCluskey (2-5)
SV: T. McCammond (19)


Notable Injured People

Many injuries but not one of importance.


Updates

We've had the Yankee effect as I call on it our pitchers. They suddenly burst out for an excellent season after pitching for the Yankees and we're having the same thing. Cory Tripp, Kiyomori, Thad Justice, and Nat Mandlin are all above my projectedness.

Sean Davis has been slumped so I will be giving him a day off. Jamie Fennone will fill in.


League Leaders
Avg: Baker Ricky with .368 (Chicago Calvary)
HR: Craig Guest with 28 HRs (Cincinatti Invaders)
Hits: Haruhisa Watanabe with 90 (Phoenix Wallbangers)
ERA: Tom Slade with 1.73 (Minneapolis Broken Bats)
Wins: Kiyomori Toyama with 13 (Washington D.C. Rattlers)
OPS: Ricky Baker with 1.218 (Chicago Calvary)
Steals: Ernesto Arellamo with 35 (Denver Danger)
RBIs: Craig Guest with 70 (Cincinatti Invaders)

[michaelg123789]

Good luck with the dynasty, and I love these writeups. Very well laid out.

I Look forward to hearing some more. :)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Thanks for the support, I'll start splitting time between my two dynasties once I can hit 40 posts in my Baltimore one.