Baltimore Oreos 2006 and beyond

[Sanji Watsuki]

Updates

9-24-06: Dynasty finished. My team has become more dominating than any baseball team in history and all of my stars are locked up for like 10 years at ridiculously low prices.

9-23-06: Part of my system is dropped. Goals are purely something that'll keep me in check.

9-03-06: It is time! '08 season has arrived!

8-24-06: I've decided that in '08 humor will be reformed and placed back into this dynasty. What I build my dynasties on will return! <Naruto> Believe it! </Naruto>

8-19-06: Update #2. I think you all deserve to know a lil' bit more about what I'm doing.
Team Owner
1) The Owners mood determines what he will do.
2) If I fail a 1-year goal he'll be ticked but not uber PO'd. He might take some of the team's income for himself. (Drop Fan Loyalty by a grade)
3) If I fail a 5-year goal he'll be PO'd and might "forcefully ask" to have one of our stars traded immediately.
4) If I fail a 10-year goal then I better be on his good side and if I'm not... then I'm probably fired.
Fired?!
1) If I get fired then I am no longer the manager of that team and I will be signed by another team, chosen by a random number generator.
2) I am trade-blacklisted by all of my former teams.

8-19-06: Merged post 1 with post 2. Added updates column. This is a preemptive strike for a massive change that will come along in the 2008 season.

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10-year Goal: *None*
- Completed
Bonus Conditions: *None*
- Completed

5-year Goal: Build a New Stadium with more Seats
- In Progress 3 years left
Bonus Conditions: Improve stadium (Convience, Comfort, ect ect)
- In Progress
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[B]TEAM HISTORY
Updated Every Season
Sanji Record: 502-196
Pennants: 3
Series Wins: 2
All Stars: 22
Cy Youngs: 4
MVPs: 2
RotY: 2
Golden Gloves: 6
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All-Time Baltimore Oreo/Orioles Single Season Records
Batting average: George Sisler, .420 (1922)
Home runs: Brady Anderson, 50 (1996)
RBI: Ken Williams/Joe Mauer, 155 (1922/2009)
Runs: Harlond Clift, 145 (1936)
Hits: George Sisler, 257 (1920)
Singles: Jack Tobin, 179 (1921)
Doubles: Beau Bell, 51 (1937)
Triples: Heinie Manush and George Stone, 20 (in 1928 and 1906)
Stolen bases: Andrew McCutchen, 76 (2008)
Walks: Lu Blue, 126 (1929)
Strikeouts: Mike Napoli, 173 (2008)
Pitching wins: Chien-Ming Wang, 28 (2009)
Pitching strikeouts: Donald Veal, 294 (2008)
Pitching ERA: Barney Pelty, 1.59 (1906)
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Post-Sanji Results

'10 - 125-37 World Champions
'11 - 131-31 World Champions (Chien had a 1.67 ERA and a 27-1 record this year)
'12 - 137-25 World Champions (1245 runs scored, 542 allowed)
'13 - 134-28 World Champions (Melky Cabrera finds his power swing, hitting over 40)
'14 - 143-19 World Champions (Melky Cabrera breaks the Orioles HR record, hitting 60, Chien splits time as a reliever and starter having a 1.90 ERA at the end.)
'15 - 141-21 World Champions (Win streak ends at 24 games, Chien picks up a third sub 2 ERA season)
'16 - 145-17 World Champions (1408 runs scored, 406 runs allowed, McCutchen has a total of 183 walks breaking a Baltimore record)
'17 - 148-14 WC (Win streak breaks 34, Todd Vaden 1.44 ERA 29-0 record, only 372 runs allowed)
'18 - 150-12 WC (Best record yet. Chien-Ming Wang joined the 300 wins club)
'19 - 144-18 WC (Jamie Pedroso joins the group of elite Oreo pitchers. 1st member? Chien, of course. Chris Ray picks up his 500th save as an Oreo.)
'20 - 147-15 WC (Wang's skills continue to falter as he chases Roger Clemens in the win list. Toby Wells joins the 500 HR list at age 30. Melky Cabrera joins the 500 HR list at age 36. We had 15 all stars.)
'21 - 151-11 WC (Albert Pujols is the new all-time HR champion. We get an even better record.)
'22 - 146-16 WC (Todd Vaden 1.50 ERA 28-2)
'23 - 150-12 WC (Toby Wells joins the 3000 hit club, C.J. Henry leads the team in HRs for the first time in his career. Jamie Pedroso has 150+ wins at age 26.)
'24 - 151-11 WC (Melky Cabrera breaks his own Baltimore record and joins the top 3 in season homers. Melky smashed 71 homers in 1 year.)
'25 - 142-20 WC (Toby Wells and Melky Cabrera chase Pujols for HR record. Todd Vaden and Phillip Hughes join the 300 win club. Chien, now 46, joins the New York Yankees as their 4th starter. In his return to New York he was welcomed with open arms, despite his 80 rating.)
'26 - 146-16 WC (Toby Wells is your new all-time HR leader. Chien-Ming Wang retires with a 455-73 record. 2.54 ERA. 4378.1 IP)
'27 - 118-44 WC (Joe Mauer retires as the Baltimore dynasty begins to crack. Mauer ends with 3560 hits 643 HRs and a .304 avg)
'28 - 121-41 WC (Melky Cabrera loses his starting LF job. Donald Calient, a Baltimore homebrew new comer, hit 60 homers tying Melky for the 2nd most)
'29 - 117-45 WC (The walls have crumbled and our primary defense is down. The Oreos ultimate destruction is over. Troy Tulowitski has a career ending wrist break. Toby Wells' production is down the drain. Todd Vaden has lost his touch. Chien and Melky are retired. C.J. Henry and McCutchen are falling. Tabata is in the minors. Mauer is retired. Matt Holliday left us for the Yankees and retired. Nick Johnson retired. Hughes and Lincecum are retired. Chris Ray is retired. The dynasty is nearling a close. )
'30 - 106-56 WC (McCutchen, Henry, and Wells are the only people left of the original conquests. Pedroso wins his 9th Cy Young, passing Roger Clemens for most Cy's. At the end of the year Andrew McCutchen leaves, asking for several million dollars when his overall is in the low 70's. The New York Yankees sign him. C.J. Henry retires.)
'31 - 88-74 (McCutchen retired. Wells isn't healthy enough or good enough to play anymore. Oreos finish in 4th place. Wells retired after this year. My homebrewed talent is all gone.)


And Now Presenting... Your 22-time World Champions...

C) Joe Mauer
- Mauer will definitely go down in history as one of the, if not the, best offensive catcher to ever play the game.

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1B) Nick Johnson
- Always known as Albert Pujols minus. After years with Baltimore he ended his career into Cooperstown.
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2B) Toby Wells
- Known as the biggest young talent possibly ever to spring out. His longevity and power would be known as he ends his career over 100 HRs above his closest competitor, Melky Cabrera.
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3B) C.J. Henry
- Gotten in a trade from Cincinatti and quickly was known for his 30 HR's a year and his many stolen bases. If he had lasted a bit long then Rickey Henderson may not have had his stolen base record.
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SS) Troy Tulowitski
- As amazing as Tulowitski's career was we expected more. He was supposed to be a super godly player but turned out only super.
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LF) Melky Cabrera
- Always my favorite positional player. Melky Cabrera learned to hit for contact, to hit for power, and keep a great eye. The 2nd all time HR leader. Tied with Donald Calient for most Baltimore single season HRs and for single season HRs all time.
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CF) Andrew McCutchen
- Drafted for his eye, speed, and contact. One of the most feared men on the baselines.
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RF) Jose Tabata
- No one can deny that Tabata was an Oreo great. He started his career at age 20 but he may not have made it as long as everyone else but he will be remembered.
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DH) Matt Holliday
- Mr. Holliday may not have been homebrewed but he sure was a fan favorite and he ended up with over 500 homers.
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[Sanji Watsuki]

Pitchers
P) Chien-Ming Wang
- One of the best starters ever to grace the game. Longevity along the lines of Nolan Ryan and was the most efficient pitcher the game has ever seen.
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P) Todd Vaden
- He lasted for quite some time. From the time I first saw him I knew he would turn into something.
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P) Philip Hughes
- Gotten from the Yankees and brewed to perfection. Most known for his '22 season where he had a 1.81 ERA.
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P) Tim Lincecum
- While we didn't know if he would stay with the Oreos he did and became a 300 game winner.
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P) Francisco Liriano
- He came to us a starter and left a reliever. Even though he never closed many games he still remained an essential part of the Oreos.
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P) Chris Ray
- Your all-time save leader. He ended his career with 712 saves, above Mariano, Hoffman, and Chad Cordero.
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That Evil Newspaper -April 1, 2006



Sanji Watsuki takes over the Baltimore Orioles, Team Name Magically Changes

Sanji Watsuki recently inheritted a massive amount of moolah which unfortunately has no monetary value. Luckily, he also inheritted lots of cash which he used to buy the Baltimore Orioles. When asked to inquire about the name he replied, "A wizard did it."



Oreos and Yankees switch Players
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Shacon put with a 2.85 ERA with New York.

Yankees pitchers Shawn Chacon, Chien-Ming Wang, and Phillip Hughes will be traded to the Oreos for SP Rodrigo Lopez, SP Kris Benson, RF Val Majewski, 2B Eddy Garabito, and RP Tim Byrdak. Oreo GM Sanji Watsuki says, "I don't know what help they'll be for the Yankees and I don't know what help these pitchers will do for me. I just thought that a news article would be nice."

[Sanji Watsuki]

Detroit Trades SP to Oreos
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Nate Robinson will be packing his bags as he was part of a 5 player trade. Raul Chavez, John Parrish, Aaron Rakers, and Eddie Rogers will go to Detroit for Nate Robinson. "You see these kids today," says Oreo GM Sanji Watsuki. "They are always listening to the rap which gives them the brain damage so they don't know... what the jazz... is all about!"



Psychologist Bill Cosby Speaks About Jazz
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You see, these kids today are always listen to the rap music which gives them the brain damage so they don't know what the jazz is all about! Jazz is like a bicycle, NO! Jazz is like... Jeff Weaver. NO! Jazz is like... Microsoft. It'll be around forever. Heheheh.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Aaaaaaaand here are your deepfried oreos, sir.


Lineup
2B Brian Roberts
CF Corey Patterson
C Ramon Hernandez
SS Miguel Tejada
DH Javy Lopez
3B Melvin Mora
1B Jeff Conine
LF Kevin Millar
RF Keith Reed


Bench
IF Branden Fahey
RF Jay Gibbons (out for 27 more days)
OF Midre Cummings
OF Luis Matos
1B Howie Clark


Starting Pitching
Erik Bedard
Nate Robertson
Shawn Chacon
Chien-Ming Wang
Bruce Chen

Chris Ray (Closer)
Sendy Rheal (Setup)
Hawkings LaTroy (Short)
Todd Williams (Short)
John Halama (Middle)
Russ Ortiz (Long)


AAA
3B Fernando Tatis
CF Luis Terrero
LF Napolean Calzado
LF Nick Markakis
SP Daniel Cabrera
RP Jason Pearson
RP Franklyn Gracesqui
RP Brian Bowles


AA
3B Andy Trace
3B Tripper Johnson
RF Tony Alvarez
1B Mark Fleisher
CF Carlos Duran
C Ali Whiteside
3B Andy LaRoche (traded from LA, gave cash considerations)
SP Adam Loewen
SP Johnson J.J.
RP Chris Britton
RP Eddy Rodriguez
RP Marino Salas
SP Brian Finch
RP Ryan Keefer


A
3B Billy Rowell
CF John Fiorentino
RF Nolan Reimond
C Branden Snyder
LF Kieron Pope
SP Radhames Liz
SP Garrett Olson
SP Phillip Hughes
RP Dave Haelnel


Rookie A
SP Brandon Erbe


DL
CF David Newhan
CF Chris Gomez
SP Hayden Penn

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 4-5
Tampa Devil Rays (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)


Game 1
Scott Kazmir (0-0) @ Erik Debard (0-0)

Erik pitches 8 innings with only 2 earned runs while our bats light up Tampa's bullpen.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: E. Bedard (1-0)
LP: S. Kazmir (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (1)


Game 2
Casey Fossum (0-0) @ Nate Robertson (0-0)

No one in Tampa's pitching can stop the mighty might Oreos! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

OREOS WIN: 15-3
WP: N. Robertson (1-0)
LP: C. Fossum (0-1)


Game 3
Tim Corcoran (0-0) @ Shawn Chacon (0-0)

Chacon pitched well. 7 innings, no earned. Our closer... gave up the runs they needed to win. Blah. Stupid bullpen always blowing our games. I'll learn them someday...

DEVIL RAYS WIN: 6-5
WP: S. Camp (1-0)
LP: C. Ray (0-1)
SV: T. Harper (1)


Notable Injured People

Jonny Gomes of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays sprains his knee and will be our for 2 weeks.

Chone Figgins breaks his finger and will be gone for 3 weeks.


Updates

Detroit gets Mike Edwards (3B), John Grabow (RP), Rosario Rodrigo (SP)
Pittsburg gets Chris Spurling (RP), Ramon Santiago (2B)

It really was a trade of mediocre players. Hard to tell who got the best deal.

Many contracts are extended and signed. Most notably Roger Clemens, Tom Glavine, Gary Sheffield, Jason Schmidt, and Mark Prior.


League Leaders
Avg: Adam Dunn with .857
HR: Adam Dunn with 5
Hits: Khalili Greene with 7
ERA: 10+ way tie with 0.00
Wins: 10+ way tie with 1
OPS: Adam Dunn with 4.032
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 3
RBIs: Adam Dunn with 10

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 8-10

Seattle Mariners (1-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (2-1)


Game 1
Jarrod Washburn (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (0-0)

Wang pitches a 9 inning 1 run game and our offense kills Washburn as he is taken out after 3 innings.

OREOS WIN: 10-1
WP: C. Wang (1-0)
LP: J. Washburn (0-1)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (1-0) @ Eric Dedard (1-0)

Erik had this on in the bad with 8.1 shutout IP until Rleal comes in and bam. Game over. He gave up 3 runs. Jamie Moyer pitched 10, count'em, 10 shutout innings.

MARINERS WIN: 3-0
WP: J. Moyer (2-0)
LP: S. Rleal (0-1)


Game 3
Felix Hernandez (0-0) @ Nate Robinson (1-0)

Both pitchers got lit up and twas a fight of the bullpens. Mateo gives up the winning run to a leadoff Jeff Conine HR.

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: L. Hawkins (1-0)
LP: J. Mateo (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Reggie Sanders, KSR, goes down for a inflamed rotator cuff. 4 weeks.
Andy Phillips, NYY, goes down for 4 weeks with a fracture eye bone.
Juan Encarnacion, STL, goes out for 2 weeks with mild shoulder separation.
J.D. Drew, LAD, goes out for 7 weeks with a dislocated hip.
Victor Martinez, CLE, goes out for 2 weeks with a sprained finger.
Jaret Wright, NYY, goes out for 2 weeks with a stretched ankle ligament.


Updates
Shawn Chacon signs a 5 year 3.65 mil extension.


League Leaders
Avg: Jason Giambi with .652
HR: Adam Dunn with 6
Hits: Jason Giambi with 15
ERA: 10+ way tie with 0.00
Wins: 8 way tie with 2
OPS: Adam Dunn with 2.358
Steals: Hanley Ramirez with 5
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 15

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 12-14

Baltimore Oreos (4-2)


Game 1
Roy Halladay (1-0) @ Shawn Chacon (0-0)

Every pitcher in the game got lit up. Too bad we scored more :D

OREOS WIN: 11-6
WP: S. Chacon (1-0)
LP: R. Halladay (1-1)


Game 2
Ted Lilly (1-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (1-0)

Wang and Lilly both pitch well but when their bullpen falters we win.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: C. Wang (2-0)
LP: J. Frasor (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (2)


Game 3
Casey Janssen (0-0) @ Bruce Chen (0-0)

In a stunning conclusion that ended in the 9th we sweep the Blue Jays. Jeff Conine's clutch hitting has been good this year.

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: S. Rleal (1-1)
LP: P. Walker (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Nothing notable.


Updates
We are tied with NYY for first place in the division.


League Leaders
Avg: Jason Giambi with .622
HR: Jason Giambi with 9
Hits: Jason Giambi with 23
ERA: Tom Glavine with 0.00
Wins: Kevin Milwood with 3
OPS: Jason Giambi with 2.133
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 8
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 28

[PLA]

My company makes Oreos, haha.

I like the infusion of humor in your articles, certainly a different style from most dynasties here.

Lastly, how much were the "cash considerations" given for Andy LaRoche? He's **** good in the game.

[Sanji Watsuki]

3 mil were the cash considerations (and a weak relief pitcher). I figured out he was good after trying to replace A-Rod in a Yankee lineup I was cutting payroll on XD. In a year or two I hope to have him in the lineup.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 15-17

Baltimore Oreos (7-2) @ Boston Rex Sox (4-5)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (1-0) @ Josh Beckett (2-0)

Once again a combination of our starter shutting'em down and their starter failing to our bats comes up again! Nate Robertson shut'em out for 8 innings and the bullpen did the rest.

OREOS WIN: 10-0
WP: N. Robertson (2-0)
LP: J. Beckett (2-1)


Game 2
Shawn Chacon (1-0) @ Tim Wakefield (0-2)

... so of course they have to do the same thing to us. Wakefield pitched well while Chacon pitched poorly. We had no extra base hits this game x_x;

RED SOX WIN: 6-3
WP: T. Wakefield (1-2)
LP: S. Chacon (1-1)
SV: J. Papelbon (3)



Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (2-0) @ Curt Schilling (1-1)

Despite Hernandez's and Conine's home runs their offense still overpowered us.

RED SOX WIN: 8-5
WP: C. Schilling (2-1)
LP: C. Wang (2-1)
SV: J. Papelbon (4)


Notable Injured People

Pirate's starting pitcher Zach Duke goes on the DL for 2 weeks with a finger stress fracture.


Updates

Still tied at first. Woo.


League Leaders
Avg: Jason Giambi with .521
HR: Jason Giambi with 9 HR
Hits: Jason Giambi with 25
ERA: Jason Giam-... Er. Sorry. Mark Prior with 0.00
Wins: 7 way tie with 3
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.756
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 10
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 29
Saves: 3 way tie with 5

[Sanji Watsuki]

2006 First Round Draft Pick Picked Up By The Oreos

"Is it just me or is there a number one draft in here?" comments Oreo GM Sanji Watsuki, only to be booed off the stage.

Drew Stubbs, a power hitting prospect, was traded from Cincinatti to Baltimore for Napolean Calzado and Fernando Tatis. "I felt like that old guy who looked in his basement," says Sanji Watsuki. "I found some trash lying around and I sold it at an auction for mundo CHACHING CHACHING!" Appearantly Mr. Watsuki also carries around a change machine at all times for who knows why.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 18-19

Baltimore Oreos (8-4) @ New York Yankees (8-4)


Game 1
Bruce Chen (0-0) @ Kris Benson (1-0)

Both pitchers were relieved early by the bullpens, which might I add shut batters down, but Benson gave up 4 runs and Chen only 3.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: B. Chen (1-0)
LP: K. Benson (1-1)
SV: C. Ray (3)


Game 2
Erik Bedard (1-0) @ Randy Johnson (1-2)

Randy Johnson is feeling the pains of age as this game balloons his ERA to 6.98. Bedard on the other hand pithced 8 innings with only 1 run given up, excellent compared to Johnson's 5 runs in 4 innings. Proctor's ERA also ballooned as he gievs up 4 runs in 2 innings.

OREOS WIN: 10-2
WP: E. Bedard (2-0)
LP: R. Johnson (1-3)


Notable Injuries

Randy Winn tears his hamstring and will be out for a month.
Chan Ho Park goes on the DL for 2 weeks with mild shoulder separation.


Updates

With our 2 victories over the Yankees we extend our lead.
Tripper Johnson, Tony Alvarez, and Eli Whiteside are promoted to AAA.


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .463 (GASP! NO JASON GIAMBI!)
HR: Jason Giambi with 9
Hits: 2 way tie with 25
ERA: Mark Prior with 0.00
Wins: 8 way tie with 3
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.569
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 11
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 29

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 20-21

Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim (10-5) @ Baltimore Oreos (10-4)


Game 1
Bartolo Colon (1-0) @ Nate Robertson (2-0)

In a pitcher's duel both Nate Robertson and Bartolo Colon pitch beautifully but Colon allows 2 runs and Robertson allows 1.

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: N. Robertson (3-0)
LP: B. Colon (1-1)
SV: C. Ray (4)


Game 2
Kelvim Escobar (3-0) @ Shawn Chacon (1-1)

Chacon and Escobar both get destroyed by the bats of the lineups but our bullpen pulled it together. Theirs didn't.

OREOS WIN: 7-5
WP: L. Hawkins (2-0)
LP: K. Gregg (0-2)
SV: C. Ray (5)


Notable Injuries

Johnny Estrada goes on the DL for a month with a broken collar bone.


Updates

The Yankees are set on a losing streak with 4 losses while we are on a winning streak with 4 wins. It works out.


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .443
HR: 3 way tie with 9
Hits: 2 way tie with 27
ERA: Mark Prior with 0.00
Wins: 10+ way tie with 3
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.485
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 12
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 30

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 22-24

Boston Red Sox (8-8) @ Baltimore Oreos (12-4)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (2-1) @ Chien-Ming Wang (2-1)

With a BIG 4th inning we scored 10. Patterson hit 2 HR. Schilling's ERA blossoms at 6.86.

OREOS WIN: 11-4
WP: C. Wang (3-1)
LP: C. Schilling (2-2)


Game 2
Tim Wakefield (2-2) @ Bruce Chen (1-0)

In a brilliant tie in the 9th inning Brian Roberts scores in the run by tagging up.

OREOS WIN: 7-6
WP: S. Rleal (2-1)
LP: J. Lopez (1-1)


Game 3
Jon Lester (0-2) @ Erik Bedard (2-0)

Once again it is a battle of the bullpens as the starters are hittable. Patterson, the 2nd hitter, hit his 5th HR on the year. Miguel Tejada hit his 3rd.

OREOS WIN: 8-7
WP: T. Williams (1-0)
LP: M. Timlin (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (6)


Notable Injured People

Ronny Cedeno of the Chicago Cubs goes out on a hairline fracture on his hand for 2 weeks.

Greg Maddux has an inflamed rotator cuff and will be out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Wee. Seven game winning streak.


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .429
HR: 4 way tie with 10
Hits: 4 way tie with 30
ERA: Mark Prior with 0.00
Wins: Dave Bush with 4
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.469
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 13
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 32
Saves: Todd Jones with 7

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 26-28

Baltimore Oreos (15-4) @ Tampa D-Rays (9-11)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (3-0) @ Scott Kazmir (0-2)

Conine, Tejada, and Lopez's HRs sealed the D-Ray's fate as they lose.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: N. Robertson (4-0)
LP: S. Kazmir (0-3)


Game 2
Shawn Chacon (1-1) @ Casey Fossum (1-2)

Chacon's consistancy has been poor this year as he gievs up 5 runs in 5 innings. Depsite our effective bullpen we lose.

DEVIL RAYS WIN: 5-3
WP: C. Fossum (2-2)
LP: S. Chacon (1-2)
SV: T. Harper (5)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (3-1) @ Tim Corcoran (1-2)

Wang puts up another amazing performance as he pitches 8 innings with 1 earned. Corcoran gives up 7 runs in 3 innings. Conine's power this year has been surprising as he puts 6 HRs up for the year.

OREOS WIN: 9-1
WP: C. Wang (4-1)
LP: T. Corcoran (1-3)


Notable Injured People

Tim Salmon breaks his elbow and will miss 2 months.


Updates
Woot! We're ahead of the Yankees! *singingly*


League Leaders
Avg: Jose Castillo with .398
HR: 4 way tie with 11
Hits: 2 way tie with 35 (one of which is Brian Roberts, our 2B)
ERA: Jeremy Bonderman with 1.35
Wins: 8 way tie with 4 (2 of which are Baltimore starters)
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.345
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 14
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 35

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 29-May 1

Baltimore Oreos (17-5) @ Toronto Blue Jays (8-14)


Game 1
Bruce Chen (1-0) @ Cassey Janssen (1-1)

Chen does well as he pitches 8 innings with 1 earned. Toronto's bullpen was easy to hit against as we ride out an easy win.

OREOS WIN: 8-1
WP: B. Chen (2-0)
LP: C. Janssen (1-2)


Game 2
Erik Bedard (2-0) @ A.J. Burnett (2-2)

... so of course they have to do it to us. Erik lasted 2 innings giving up 6 runs and Ortiz does 5 innings with 5 earned.

BLUE JAYS WIN: 11-2
WP: A. Burnett (3-2)
LP: E. Bedard (2-1)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (4-0) @ Roy Halladay (2-3)

Robertson just shuts them down as Halladay gets eaten up. Halladay gave up 5 runs in 2 innings. Millar hits 2 HRs.

OREOS WIN: 8-0
WP: N. Robertson (5-0)
LP: R. Halladay (2-4)


Notable Injured People

Mark Loretta has a wrist stress fracture and is out for a month.
Mitch Maier of the Royals streched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Brad Hawpe is out for a month with shoulder separation.
Roberto Hernandez goes out for 2 weeks with a finger stress fracture.


Updates

We sign Aaron Guiel at 3 years 700k per year. A cheap and useful all purpose outfielder. He replaces Midre Cummings.

Also Jason Giambi is swinging the bat madly well.


League Leaders
Avg: Brian Giles with .408
HR: Jason Giambi with 14
Hits: Brian Roberts with 39
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.26
Wins: 3 way tie with 5 (one of which is Nate Robertson)
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.400
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 14
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 42
Saves: Todd Jones with 9

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -April 29, 2006



Aaron Guiel signs a 3 year contract with the Oreos
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After being released by the Yankees Aaron Guiel flew into free agency. His stay with the Yanks didn't last long but luckily Baltimore snatched him up. "We hope he is as Hitler was to comedic acts to Baltimore," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "Springtime for Hitler and Germany..." he sung while skipping around like a little girl.



Guile signs with the Oreos
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After being released by the Street Fighter franchise Guile flew into unemployment. His stay with the fighting game series lasted quite a while and Nabisco snatched him up. "As a national fighting game figure we hope he will bring some publicity to the Oreos franchise," says Irene Rosenfeld, owner of Kraft and Nabisco. "Spring time for Hitler and Germany..." he sang as he skipped around like a grown man.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 2-5

New York Yankees (13-12) @ Baltimore Oreos (19-6)

Mike Mussina and Kris Benson are the 2 parts I worry about. Benson has had what I call the "Yankee Effect." Some pitchers flourish in New York, even if for only one year. Chacon and Small are good examples of this.


Game 1
Jaret Wright (1-1) @ Shawn Chacon (1-2)

Shawn Chacon pitches a 2 hit shutout! He nailed his former teammates lineup!

OREOS WIN: 8-0
WP: S. Chacon (2-2)
LP: J. Wright (1-2)


Game 2
Mike Mussina (3-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (4-1)

Wang lasts 3 innings and Mussina keeps our hitters quiet. Well, it isn't a sweep but Mussina is their staff ace...

YANKEES WIN: 7-2
WP: M. Mussina (4-0)
LP: C. Wang (4-2)


Game 3
Kris Benson (2-1) @ Erik Bedard (2-1)

Out hitters remain quiet as their destroy Bedard.

YANKEES WIN: 6-3
WP: K. Benson (3-1)
LP: E. Bedard (2-2)
SV: M. Rivera (5)


Game 4
Randy Johnson (1-4) @ Nate Robertson (5-0)

Robertson pitched well. 7 innings giving up 2 runs but Rleal got destroyed and lasted less than an inning.

YANKEES WIN: 7-3
WP: K. Wilson (2-0)
LP: S. Rleal (2-2)


Notable Injured People

Jason Marquis goes on the DL with shoulder separation. Severe one too. Out for 6 weeks.

Jason Varitek sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

... at least we're still 4 games ahead, right?


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .388
HR: Jason Giambi with 16
Hits: Brian Roberts with 43
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.26
Wins: 4 way tie with 5
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.348
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 14
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 46
Saves: Todd Jones with 11

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 6-8

Cleveland Indians (15-13) @ Baltimore Oreos (20-9)


Game 1
Paul Byrd (3-1) @ Shawn Chacon (2-2)

No pitcher on our side did that well but Chacon did reasonably.

INDIANS WIN: 11-6
WP: G. Mota (3-0)
LP: S. Rleal (2-3)
SV: R. Betancourt (1)


Game 2
Brian Slocum (1-2) @ Chien-Ming Wang (4-1)

Our batters destroy Slocum as we ride out an easy win. Brian Roberts went 4 for 4.

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: C. Wang (5-2)
LP: B. Slocum (1-3)
SV: C. Ray (7)


Game 3
C.C. Sabathia (2-3) @ Bruce Chen (2-0)

Sabathia pulled out a complete game, Chen pulled out 8 innings with 2 runs.

INDIANS WIN: 2-1
WP: C. Sabathia (3-3)
LP: B. Chen (2-1)


Notable Injured People

Josh Beckett spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Jason Giambi might try and make a run at the triple crown this year. His RBIs and homeruns have a reasonable lead over the rest of the world and he has a .333 avg right now.


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .398
HR: Jason Giambi with 16
Hits: Brian Roberts with 47
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.03
Wins: Kelvim Escobar with 6
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.306
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 14
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 47
Saves: 2 way tie with 11

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 9-11

Chicago White Sox (16-14) @ Baltimore Oreos (21-11)


Game 1
Mark Buehrle (4-1) @ Erik Bedard (2-2)

Both pitchers were evenly matched but an error in the 6th inning cost the game for the White Sox.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: E. Bedard (3-2)
LP: M. Buehrle (4-2)
SV: C. Ray (8)


Game 2
Jose Contreras (2-3) @ Nate Robertson (5-0)

The White Sox's bullpen gives up 2 runs in the 7th to cost the game. Robertson picks up his 6th win!

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: N. Robertson (6-0)
LP: J. Contreras (2-4)
SV: C. Ray (9)


Game 3
Javier Vazquez (1-4) @ Shawn Chacon (2-2)

Chacon's bad 6th inning cost us the game in the long run as the ChiSox nearly avoid a sweep.

WHITE SOX WIN: 5-3
WP: J. Vazquez (2-4)
LP: S. Chacon (2-3)
SV: B. Jenks (10)


Notable Injured People

Corey Patterson of the Baltimore Oreos has an inflamed rotator cuff and is out for 3 weeks. Aaron Guiel will take his place during his injury.


Updates

League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .408
HR: Jason Giambi with 18
Hits: Manny Ramirez with 51
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.48
Wins: 2 way tie with 6
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.351
Steals: 2 way tie with 15
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 51
Saves: Todd Jones with 12

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -Apr 29, 2006



Chicago and Baltimore trade prospects, Oreos GM eats meat
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Relief prospect Adam Loewen packs his bags and heads out to Chicago in exchange for Donald Veal, a power pitching starting prospect and cash considerations. "They had excellent Veal but they had a high price," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "The meat was a litte dry but very tender, want a piece?" The reporters refused.

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 12-15

Baltimore Oreos (23-12) @ Detroit Tigers (20-14)

Blog Stylio What I'm Listening To: Queen - Don't Stop Me Now


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (5-2) @ Andrew Miller (0-0)

Chien-Ming Wang goes 8 innings while Miller went 4 with 10 EARNED. Everyone got a hit on our team! Don't stop me now!

Oreos Win: 12-3
WP: C. Wang (6-2)
LP: A. Miller (0-1)


Game 2
Bruce Chen (2-1) @ Kenny Rogers (4-2)

Both pitchers go 6 innings with 3 earned but Rleal gives up a run in the 9th for our loss.

Tigers Win: 4-3
WP: J. Grabow (2-1)
LP: S. Rleal (2-4)


Game 3
Erik Bedard (3-2) @ Zack Miner (2-3)

Both starters did poorly but Miner did far worse than Bedard.

OREOS WIN: 9-5
WP: E. Bedard (4-2)
LP: Z. Miner (2-4)


Game 4
Nate Robertson (6-0) @ Justin Verlander (2-3)

We have Rleal to blame... again.

TIGERS WIN: 4-3
WP: T. Jones (1-0)
LP: S. Rleal (2-5)


Notable Injured People

Todd Walker of the Chicago Cubs chips his knee cap, out for 3 weeks.
Kenn Griffey of the Cincinatti Reds sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Mike Mussina has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Woo! 4.5 games ahead. Don't stop me now!


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .397
HR: Jason Giambi with 19
Hits: Brian Roberts with 58
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.48
Wins: 3 way tie with 6 (2 of which are on Baltimore)
OPS: Manny Ramirez with 1.320
Steals: Felipe Lopez with 14
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 54
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 13

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 17-19

Baltimore Oreos (25-14) @ Minnesota Twins (20-18)


Game 1
Shawn Chacon (2-3) @ Francisco Liriano (3-2)

Chacon and Liriano pitched the same, 4 innings 5 earned but our bullpens were sure different...

TWINS WIN: 9-7
WP: D. Reyes (1-3)
LP: C. Ray (0-2)


Game 2
Chien-Ming Wang (6-2) @ Boof Bonser (2-1)

Boofer lasts 5 innings, Chien lasts 8. Game over :D

OREOS WIN: 5-1
WP: C. Wang (7-2)
LP: B. Bonser (2-2)


Game 3
Erik Bedard (4-2) @ Brad Radke (3-3)

The simple fact that Bedard gave up 5 runs and Radke gave up 6 decided this game.

OREOS WIN: 8-7
WP: E. Bedard (5-2)
LP: B. Radke (3-4)
SV: C. Ray (10)


Notable Injured People

Jonny Gomes of the Devil Rays chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Miguel Barrett of the Chicago Cubs dislocates his should and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Nate Robertson is "Mr. Fahrenheit" because he is playing at 200 degrees. (I'm listening to this song too much.)


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .388
HR: Jason Giambi with 20
Hits: Brian Roberts with 63
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.27
Wins: 2 way tie with 7
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.291
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 19
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 58
Saves: Todd Jones with 14

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 20-22

Baltimore Oreos (27-15) @ Washington Nationals (24-15)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (6-0) @ John Patterson (5-1)

Halama gives up a run in th last inning to blow this game.

Nationals Win 3-2
WP: J. Patterson (6-1)
LP: J. Halama (0-1)
SV: C. Cordero (3)


Game 2
Shawn Chacon (2-3) @ Tony Armas (1-1)

Just look at the score as I say, "OH SNAP!" 24 hits, 3 walks, and game over.

Oreos Win 16-5
WP: S. Chacon (3-3)
LP: T. Armas (1-2)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (7-2) @ Ramon Ortiz (1-3)

... soooooo they "OH SNAP!" back at us.

Nationals Win 10-1
WP: R. Ortiz (2-3)
LP: C. Wang (7-3)


Notable Injured People

Jack Wilson of the Pittsburg Pirates breaks his collar bone and is out for 5 weeks.


Updates

C. Wang is a name to fear and that little children make fun of.


League Leaders
Avg: Manny Ramirez with .368
HR: Jason Giambi with 21
Hits: Brian Roberts with 67
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.44
Wins: 2 way tie with 7
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.247
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 23
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 62
Saves: 2 way tie with 14

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 24-26

Seattle Mariners (26-16) @ Baltimore Oreos (28-18)


Game 1
Gil Meche (5-1) @ Erik Bedard (5-2)

Meche lasted 6 innings and Bedard lasted 8 in this 11 inning conquest. Ramon Hernandez ended it with a double.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: S. Rleal (3-5)
LP: G. Sherrill (2-3)


Game 2
Joel Pineiro (3-3) @ Nate Robertson (6-0)

Robertson pitched an 8 inning shutout and Pineiro pitched an 8 inning 1 run game. A true battle of pitchers.

OREOS WIN: 1-0
WP: N. Robertson (7-0)
LP: J. Pineiro (3-4)
SV: C. Ray (11)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (5-1) @ Shawn Chacon (3-3)

How dare they avoid the sweep by taking advantage of poor Chacon's pitching?! Eh. Getting him was a gamble anyway.

MARINERS WIN: 9-2
WP: J. Moyer (6-1)
LP: S. Chacon (3-4)


Notable Injured People

Richie Sexson goes on the DL with a stretched ankle ligament for 2 weeks.
Roy Halladay has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

After an amazing start where our team batting avg was around .330 and ERA was 3.07 we're falling more into a normal groove. Now we're at .297 and 4.08.


League Leaders
Avg: Kenny Lofton with .358
HR: Jason Giambi with 23
Hits: Brian Roberts with 69
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.44
Wins: Kelvim Escobar 8
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.260
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 25
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 64
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 16

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 27-29

Texas Rangers (15-31) @ Baltimore Oreos (30-18)


Game 1
Loe Kameron (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (7-3)

Kameron goes the full game giving up 2 runs... but Wang went 8 innings giving up ze-ear-oh.

OREOS WIN: 2-0
WP: C. Wang (8-3)
LP: K. Loe (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (12)


Game 2
Edison Volquez (0-1) @ Bruce Chen (2-1)

Volquez goes for a complete game while Chen chokes and gives up 8 runs in 3 innings. Ortiz didn't help as he gave up 4 more. Tejada did hit his 12th HR.

RANGERS WIN: 12-2
WP: E. Volquez (1-1)
LP: B. Chen (2-2)


Game 3
Vincente Padilla (2-4) @ Erik Bedard (5-2)

... Holy... my Lord! What the freak?! All 3 of Texas' pitcher go for COMPLETE GAMES?! What is WITH that?! Padilla pitches a shutout...

RANGERS WIN: 5-0
WP: V. Padilla (2-5)
LP: E. Bedard (5-3)

Notable Injured People

John Thompson of the Atlanta Braves gets mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.

Jose Reyes of the Chicago Cubs goes on the DL for breaking his tibia. Don't expect to see him for 3 months.

Jeff Francis of the Colorado Rockies goes on the DL for a broken fibula. Goodbye, come back again in 3 months!

Zack Jackson of the Milwalkee Brewers gets a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.

Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks. My god, they are more injured plauged in this game than in real life o_O;;

Baltimore pitching prospect Phillip Hughes goes on the DL for a sprained finger, out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Come on now, that has to be a freak accident. All 3 of their pitchers go for complete games... We gave up 17 runs they gave up 4. Man, that is just crazy...

Let me go over the Yankees injuries... Mike Mussina, Tanyon Sturtze, Carl Pavano, Octavio Dotel, Tim Byrdak, Jorge Posada, Gary Sheffield, and Hideki Matsui are the ones currently on the DL. Andy Phillips, Jaret Wright, Rodrigo Lopez, and Aaron Small all have recently come off. AND THOSE ARE JUST THE ONES ON THE MAJOR LEAGUE LINEUP... There are around 5 more just for their minor leagues. Cursed, or not, you decide...


League Leaders
Avg: Kenny Lofton with .366
HR: Jason Giambi with 24
Hits: Brian Roberts with 70
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.46
Wins: 3 way tie with 8
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.247
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 25
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 69
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 16

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 30-June 1

Baltimore Oreos (31-20) @ Seattle Mariners (28-21)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (7-0) @ Joel Pineiro (3-4)

And like that Robertson wins his 8th decision. Miguel Tejada was excellent this game as he bats 4 runs in with a triple and HR.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: N. Robertson (8-0)
LP: J. Pineiro (3-5)


Game 2
Shawn Chacon (3-4) @ Jamie Moyer (6-1)

After going less than 6 innings in his last 3 starts Chacon bounces back and goes 8 innings with 2 earned. Moyer gets destroyed.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: S. Chacon (4-4)
LP: J. Moyer (6-2)
SV: C. Ray (13)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (8-3) @ Felix Hernandez (3-5)

Chien pitches for 8 innings to sweep the Mariners. BAM! 9 wins. I don't know about you, but Felix Hernandez looks a little green this year.

OREOS WIN: 7-1
WP: C. Wang (9-3)
LP: F. Hernandez (3-6)


Notable Injured People

*slaps forehead* ANOTHER YANKEE INJURY... Melky Cabrera gets a finger stress fracture, out for 2 weeks.

Steve Trachsel of the New York Mets stretches his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.

Jason Jennings of the Colorado Rockies streches his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

With our sweep Boston is 4.5 games behind us. Our pitching is showing glimmers of how devastating it was early in the year.

Oliver Perez pitches a no-hitter! He allows one walk!


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .367
HR: Jason Giambi with 14
Hits: 2 way tie with 76
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.46
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 9
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.208
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 25
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 69
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 17

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -Jun 2, 2006



Washington 3B Prospect goes to Baltimore, Oreos GM goes on experimental diet
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Chris Marrero, a Washington 3B prospect, packs his bags for Baltimore who is sending Jason Pearson, a relief pitcher, and Carlos Duran, a CF. Chris Marrero has huge upside and a high ceiling while Pearson and Duran can be used in a big league roster. "After trying the Veal I decided to trade away my Pear...son," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "An all-protein diet seems the way to go." He then threw up and asked for a tissue. The reporters had no comment.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Too Lazy For An Article Newspaper

Bruce Chen and Javy Lopez are traded to New York for 3mil and Brian Bannister. Jacob Cruz is signed as a free agent for 2 year 900k and is our new DH.

[PLA]

After being released by the Street Fighter franchise Guile flew into unemployment. His stay with the fighting game series lasted quite a while and Nabisco snatched him up. "As a national fighting game figure we hope he will bring some publicity to the Oreos franchise," says Irene Rosenfeld, owner of Kraft and Nabisco. "Spring time for Hitler and Germany..." he sang as he skipped around like a grown man.

ROFL. I have actually met Irene. :p

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 3-5

Baltimore Oreos (34-20) @ Texas Rangers (19-33)


Game 1
Shawn Chacon (4-4) @ John Koronka (3-2)

Despite Chacon's trademark poor pitching we destroyed Koronka in 1 inning. They went through 5 relievers :D

OREOS WIN: 11-9
WP: L. Hawkins (3-0)
LP: A. Otsuka (0-2)
SV: C. Ray (14)


Game 2
Chien-Ming Wang (9-3) @ Kevin Milwood (5-4)

Chien-Ming Wang picks up his 10th win by pitching for 7 innings and 2 earned, Milwood lasted 8 innings with 3 earned.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: C. Wang (10-3)
LP: K. Millwood (5-5)
SV: C. Ray (15)


Game 3
Erik Bedard (5-3) @ John Koronka (3-2)

Does anyone have a broom cause you just got SWEPT! Despite the excessively stupid line Bedard went for 8 innings with 1 earned.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: E. Bedard (6-3)
LP: J. Koronka (3-3)


Notable Injured People

Jason Jennings of the Colorado Rockies stretched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.

Vinny Castillo of the San Diego Padres streched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.

Joe Blanton of the Oakland Athletics gets a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Brian Roberts, LaTroy Hawkins, Erik Bedard, and Nate Robertson all signed extensions.


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .368
HR: Jason Giambi with 26
Hits: Chad Tracy with 82
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.76
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 10
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.211
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 26
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 72
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 19

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 7-9

Baltimore Oreos (37-20) @ Houston Astros (32-24)

We traded Luis Matos for a relief pitcher from LAD, Jonathan Broxton. He moves into a short relief position.


Game 1
Brian Bannister (0-0) @ Roy Oswald (6-4)

Bannister pitches well in his first outing this year as he pitches 8 innings with 1 earned. Our upgraded bullpen takes it from there.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: B. Bannister (1-0)
LP: R. Oswalt (6-5)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (8-0) @ Andy Pettitte (3-4)

Nate pitches 8 shutout innings for his 9th winning decision. Pettitte gets nailed and lasts 3 innings.

OREOS WIN: 8-1
WP: N. Robertson (9-0)
LP: A. Pettitte (3-5)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (10-3) @ Roger Clemens (7-3)

A true pitchers duel as Clemens shuts us out and Wang gives up 1. That shattered our 8 game winning streak.

ASTROS WIN: 1-0
WP: R. Clemens (8-3)
LP: C. Wang (10-4)
SV: B. Lidge (13)


Notable Injured People

Rob Bell tears his rotator cuff and is out for the year. He was a pretty poor relief pitcher anyway.

Brian Anderson of the Texas Rangers tears his rotator cuff and say goodbye to this season as he says farewell for 13 months.

Jose Cruz of the Los Angeles Dodgers spikes his achilles heel and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

We're 6.5 games ahead of Boston after our 8 game winning streak.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .370
HR: Jason Giambi with 27
Hits: Brian Roberts with 86
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.85
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 10
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.198
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 29
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 75
Saves: Bobby Jenks with 19

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 10-13

Baltimore Oreos (39-21) @ Milwalkee Brewers (25-35)


Game 1
Erik Bedard (6-3) @ Rick Helling (2-1)

Bedard pitches excellently as he gives up 1 run through 8 innings but Chris Ray blows it as he gives up 3 runs in the 9th.

BREWERS WIN: 4-3
WP: D. Turnbow (1-3)
LP: C. Ray (0-3)


Game 2
Brian Bannister (1-0) @ Manny Parra (1-3)

Bannister's success as an Oreo is amazing. He pitches 8 shutout innings and Ray finishes this game off.

OREOS WIN: 2-0
WP: B. Bannister (2-0)
LP: M. Parra (1-4)
SV: C. Ray (16)


Game 3
Shawn Chacon (4-4) @ Ben Sheets (0-2)

This game was ridiculous. Tejada hits 2 HRs and all pitchers get destroyed :D

BREWERS WIN: 12-10
WP: B. Hendrickson (1-2)
LP: L. Hawkins (3-1)
SV: M. Wise (1)


Notable Injured People

Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox gets a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.

Jarrod Washburn of the Seattle Mariners has a hairline wrist break and is gone for 2 weeks.


Updates

With Boston in a losing streak the injury ridden Yankees may be able to overtake them. For this season that is a scary thought.

The Mets have had godly pitching this year. Even their poor starters are putting up great numbers.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .380
HR: Jason Giambi with 27
Hits: Brian Roberts with 88
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.82
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 10
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.182
Steals: Scott Podsednuk with 31
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 76
Saves: 2 way tie with 19

[michaelg123789]

Seems like everytime I play the CD version Oliver Perez throws a no-hitter.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -June 13, 2006



The Rocket goes to Baltimore
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Houston is more desparate than a house wife as they trade away Roger Clemens. Clemens AND 3mil go to Baltimore for Shawn Chacon, a more affordable pitcher. Houston's payroll dug themselves a hole they couldn't escape and with Clemen's signing it really put them under.

"They gave us the Rocket," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "... This is the best trade evar!!!" he shouted as he made a peace symbol at the camera.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Team Assessment
40-23
Payroll 71.5mil
Budget 80.3mil


Expenses
Farm System: 14 mil, 1st
Scouting: 9mil, 8th
Medical Staff: 7mil, 8th


Pitching Staff

Roger Clemens, 9.55 mil through 2007
85.2 IP, 2.42 ERA, 8-3

This was an excellent aquisition. Our payroll was quite a bit lower before we got him but he should help our team quite a bit. Good ole Clemens should have a field day in Baltimore.

Nate Robertson, 2.9mil through 2010
100.1 IP, 2.69 ERA, 9-0

What can I say? Another great pickup who hasn't failed to be awesome.

Chien-Ming Wang, $327k until Arbitration '08
94.2 IP, 3.52 ERA, 10-4

Once again, what can I say? He leads the majors in wins and has potential to continue to grow.

Brian Bannister, $327k until Arbitration '09
15.0 IP, 0.60 ERA, 2-0

If he continues this he'll be in Baltimore for a LONG time. Excellent stuff out of him every start.

Erik Bedard, $2.65 mil until 2010
95.1 IP, 3.68 ERA, 6-3

To think that this guy used to be our staff ace... Anyway he definitely is a solid pitcher by any means. Our pitching staff is stacked without weaknesses.


Bullpen

Chris Ray, $327k until Arbitration '08
16 IP, 5.68 ERA, 0-2 16 SV 2 BS

A few bad outings skyrocketed his ERA. Overall a fairly reliable piece of bullpen and he has room to improve.

Sendy Rleal, $327k until Arbitration '09
40.1 IP, 4.91 ERA, 3-5 0 SV 3 BS

Another solid piece of bullpen that has a few bad outings. Also has room to grow.

Jonathan Broxton, $327k until Arbitration '08
20 IP, 7.20 ERA, 0-2 7 SV 1 BS

He had trouble in LA but definitely has the room to improve.

LaTroy Hawkins, 2.4mil through 2007
14.2 IP, 7.36 ERA, 3-1 0 SV 3 BS

If he has any reliability I haven't seen it. He isn't even like Samuel Negre in my other dynasty where at least Sam had times where he was untouchable.

John Halama, $327k through 2006
23.1 IP, 1.93 ERA, 0-1

He has been a solid piece of bullpen for us. Keep it up!

Russ Ortiz, $327k through 2006
23.2 IP, 5.32 ERA, 0-0

Our long reliever hasn't been reliable whatsoever.


Lineup

Brian Roberts, 5.45mil through 2010, 2B
.328 avg, .396 OBA, .448 SLG

This guy is putting up a fight for the hit record this year. A great leadoff hitter.

Corey Patterson, 2.5mil through 2009, CF
.296 avg, .323 OBA, .500 SLG

Despite missing 20 games this year he puts up the numbers and had a shot at the stealing record this year.

Miguel Tejada, 12.5mil through 2009, SS
.313 avg, .339 OBA, .600 SLG

He already is hitting 17 HRs this year and is on track for over 35 HRs this year. Definitely worth his pay.

Jacob Cruz, 900k through 2007, DH
.400 avg, .571 OBA, .600 SLG

He only has played in 4 games but he has some power in his bat. Not an improvement over Javy Lopez but fairly close.

Jay Gibbons, 5.27mil through 2009, RF
.267 avg, .340 OBA, .521 SLG

He definitely is a good bat in this lineup. He has missed most of the season, unfortunately.

Ramon Hernandez, 6.87mil through 2009, C
.298 avg, .348 OBA, .452 SLG

With his swinging for avg and decent power he is another great bat in the lineup.

Melvin Mora, 7.25mil through 2009, 3B
.305 avg, .372 OBA, .502 SLG

I really like the look of those offensive numbers.

Jeff Conine, 1.7mil through 2006, 1B
.261 avg, .319 OBA, .450 SLG

After being our primary HR hitter with 10 HRs he went into a HR drought. If he had kept pace then a 50 HR season could have been a reality.

Aaron Guiel, earning $700k through 2008, LF
.203 avg, .268 OBA, .338 SLG

An offensive liability. Earlier this year he was an excellent occasional HR hitter but now he just seems weak.

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June 13-15

Baltimore Oreos (40-23) @ Chicago Cubs (29-33)


Game 1
Greg Maddux (1-4) @ Roger Clemens (8-2)

In his first game as an Oreo the Rocket pitches 8 shutout innings. Our new staff ace should be around until the end of his career :D

OREOS WIN: 5-1
WP: R. Clemens (9-3)
LP: G. Maddux (1-5)


Game 2
Kerry Wood (1-2) @ Nate Robertson (9-0)

Nate Robertson picks up his first loss of the year. He was so close to have won his first 10 decisions but the Cub's bats sent him packing.

CUBS WIN: 7-3
WP: K. Wood (2-2)
LP: N. Robertson (9-1)


Game 3
Carlos Marmol (3-5) @ Chien-Ming Wang (10-4)

In a truely close battle Wang's superior start led us to the win as Wang gets his 11th win of the year.

OREOS WIN: 10-9
WP: C. Wang (11-4)
LP: C. Marmol (3-6)
SV: J. Halama (1)


Notable Injured People

Mario Ramos on the San Diego Padres tears his hamstring and is gone for 3 weeks.

Gary Matthews of the Texas Rangers sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Despite the 22nd highest payroll in baseball we Baltimorians Cream-'n-the-Middlins are destroying the competition.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Philips with .372
HR: Adam Dunn with 28
Hits: Brian Roberts with 91
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.82
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 11
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.208
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 31
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 81
Saves: 3 way tie with 19

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June 17-19

Cincinatti Reds (29-36) Baltimore Oreos (42-24)


Game 1
Bronson Arroyo (6-3) @ Brian Bannister (2-0)

Bannister is becoming like Robertson as he wins his 3rd decision. This game was a high single rampage.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: B. Bannister (3-0)
LP: B. Arroyo (6-4)


Game 2
Aaron Harang (5-4) @ Roger Clemens (9-3)

Clemens pulls out Clemens-type stuff for the win. With Guiel's offense picking up I think we have a definite chance at the world series this year.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: R. Clemens (10-3)
LP: A. Harang (5-5)
SV: C. Ray (17)


Game 3
Brandon Clausson (1-0) @ Nate Robertson (9-1)

This was a high hitting game down to the wire as we were down by a run but Ramon Hernandez's RBI single and Brandon Fahey's sacrifice bunt we won the game.

OREOS WIN: 10-9
WP: J. Halama (1-1)
LP: D. Weathers (4-5)


Notable Injured People

Say goodbye to Dontrelle Willis as he breaks his tibia. Goodbye! See you in 3 months!

Torii Hunter gets a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.

Felix Hernandez dislocates his shoulder and is gone for 3 weeks.


Updates

Jonathan Broxton is definitely not major league ready. With his 31.50 ERA with us and an ERA over 9 if you include LA he is being demoted to AAA.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .372
HR: 2 way tie with 29
Hits: Brian Roberts with 98
ERA: Mark Prior with 1.87
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 11
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.212
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 33
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 86
Saves: 4 way tie with 20

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June 20-23

Baltimore Oreos (45-24) @ New York Yankees (35-33)

Might as well rename the team to the New York Injuries. Either way many of their players are starting to come off the DL and when that happens it won't be pretty. We need to take as many victories against them as possible before then.


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (11-4) @ Kris Benson (6-4)

Both starters get destroyed but the Yankee's bullpen doesn't come through.

OREOS WIN: 9-7
WP: C. Wang (12-4)
LP: K. Benson (6-5)
SV: C. Ray (18)


Game 2
Brian Bannister (3-0) @ Mike Mussina (6-1)

Bannister's reign of dominance ends as the Yankee bats destroy him.

YANKEES WIN: 11-3
WP: M. Mussina (7-1)
LP: B. Bannister (3-1)


Game 3
Erik Bedard (6-3) @ Randy Johnson (3-7)

Our former staff ace snuffs out a win against the Big Unit. Miguel Tejada got 4 RBIs.

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: E. Bedard (7-3)
LP: R. Johnson (3-8)
SV: C. Ray (19)


Game 4
Roger Clemens (10-3) @ Rodrigo Lopez (4-5)

Clemens holds them to a run as our former teammate Rodrigo Lopez gets a greeting from his former team in form of 8 hits.

OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: R. Clemens (11-3)
LP: R. Lopez (4-6)
SV: C. Ray (20)


Notable Injured People

Tampa Bay's Jamie Shields fractures his eye bone and is gone for 3 weeks.
Kansas City's Esteban German fractures his skull. Good night for 2 months.
Texas loses John Koronka for a month as he fractures his collar bone.


Updates

Clemens has only a 1.52 ERA in Baltimore. He was definitely worth the trade.

Corey Patterson is on pace for a 20-20 season.

Jacob Cruz, our new DH, has hit a homerun in every game during the series against the Yankees that he played in.

Guiel's offensive numbers have turned poor again. Luis Terrero is going to take his shot at our starting LF.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Philips with .355
HR: 2 way tie with 30
Hits: Brian Roberts with 103
ERA: Boof Bonser with 1.77
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 12
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.185
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 33
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 88
Saves: 4 way tie with 21

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June 24-26

Washington Nationals (43-28) @ Baltimore Oreos (48-25)


Game 1
Tony Armas (3-4) @ Nate Robertson (9-1)

... Wow. Nate Robertson bounces back and pitches a 9 inning shutout! Robertson has been seriously effective this year! Do I have to mention that Tejada hit 3 doubles?

OREOS WIN: 11-0
WP: N. Robertson (10-1)
LP: T. Armas (3-5)


Game 2
Ramon Ortiz (5-5) @ Chien-Ming Wang (12-4)

Ramon Ortiz came this close | | to getting a shutout against us in revenge. Either way the outcome wasn't pretty.

NATIONALS WIN: 8-1
WP: R. Ortiz (6-5)
LP: C. Wang (12-5)


Game 3
Pedro Astacio (7-6) @ Brian Bannister (3-1)

Bannister continues to lower his ERA as he pitches 7 innings with 1 earned run. Cruz hits 2 more HRs.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: B. Bannister (4-1)
LP: P. Astacio (7-7)


Notable Injured People

Chad Tracy of the Arizona Diamondbacks goes on the DL for severe elbow tendenitis. See you in 2 weeks.


Updates

Jacob Cruz is hitting .417 this week with 5 HRs. That, my friends, is a well needed offensive boost. Cruz is actually batting way better than we expected.

I'm not ready to switch Terrero into a fulltime LF position but it is tempting. He may only be batting .250 but he has a .455 OBA and when he does get a hit it is a clutch hit.

Chien's effectiveness has wavered as he gave up 6 runs in each of his 3 last starts. Amazingly, he won 2 of those 3 last starts.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Philips with .349
HR: Jason Giambi with 32
Hits: Brian Roberts with 107
ERA: Francisco Liriano with 1.86
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 12
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.217
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 93
Saves: 2 way tie with 23

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June 27-29

Tampa Bay Devil Rays (33-42) @ Baltimore Oreos (50-26)


Game 1
Jae Seo (0-1) @ Erik Bedard (7-3)

In a bloop by our relief pitching we lost this one. Stupid Rleal...

D-RAYS WIN: 4-3
WP: T. Harper (3-3)
LP: S. Rleal (3-6)


Game 2
Scott Kazmir (4-5) @ Roger Clemens (11-3)

Against Clemens this just ain't fair. He pitched 8 shutout innings before Ray came in for the save.

OREOS WIN: 2-0
WP: R. Clemens (12-3)
LP: S. Kazmir (4-6)
SV: C. Ray (21)


Game 3
Cassey Fossum (6-4) @ Nate Robertson (10-1)

Nate Robertson with a 9 inning shutout, shutdown, and a great end to the month.

OREOS WIN: 7-0
WP: N. Robertson (11-1)
LP: C. Fossum (6-5)


Notable Injured People

Kyle Davies with Atlanta ruptured his knee ligament and is out for a month.

Dave Bush on the Milwalkee Brewers has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Robertson has 2 complete game shutouts in a row. Erik Bedard has suddenly shown signs of consistancy since becoming the 5th starter.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .350
HR: Jason Giambi with 32
Hits: Brian Roberts with 112
ERA: Boof Bonser with 1.86
Wins: Roger Clemens AND Chien-Ming Wang with 12
OPS: Jason Giambi with 1.189
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 93
Saves: 2 way tie with 24

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July 1-3

Baltimore Oreos (52-27) @ Cleveland Indians (40-37)


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (12-5) @ Jake Westbrook (7-5)

Chien's increases his win count with his 13th win. 8 innings with 2 runs given up is something I like to see!

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: C. Wang (13-5)
LP: J. Westbrook (7-6)


Game 2
Brian Bannister (4-1) @ Paul Byrd (6-6)

Bannister wasn't putting up spectactular numbers today but it definitely was enough to the win.

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: B. Bannister (5-1)
LP: P. Byrd (6-7)
SV: C. Ray (22)


Game 3
Roger Clemens (12-3) @ Jeremy Sowers (2-1)

Ouch. Clemens is STILL amazing. He goes through 8.1 innings and comes out without any runs given up against him. In Baltimore alone his is 5-0 with a 0.90 ERA. Tejada, Patterson, Cruz, and Terrero hit HRs.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: R. Clemens (13-3)
LP: J. Sowers (2-2)


Notable Injured People

Toronto loses Frank Catalanatto as he gets an inflamed rotator cuff. Goodbye for a month.

Adam Dunn breaks his collar bone and is out for a month.


Updates

Terrero takes over as our starting LF. He has an OBA over .500 right now and a OPS as 1.418. Unless he has a very significant number drop to below the Guiel level he is staying there.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .348
HR: Jason Giambi with 32
Hits: Brian Roberts with 115
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.93
Wins: Roger Clemens AND Chien-Ming Wang with 13
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 93
Saves: 4 way tie with 24

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 4-6

Baltimore Oreos (55-27) @ Chicago White Sox (44-37)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (11-1) @ Jon Garland (5-2)

Robertson put up excellent stuff as he lasts 8 innings. Garland lasted 1.2 innings with 6 earned.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: N. Robertson (12-1)
LP: J. Garland (5-3)
SV: C. Ray (23)


Game 2
Chien-Ming Wang (13-5) @ Mark Buehrle (12-2)

Chien-Ming Wang and his 8 inning shutout. In a pitcher's duel the win leader overtakes Buehrle.

OREOS WIN: 1-0
WP: C. Wang (14-5)
LP: M. Buehrle (12-3)
SV: C. Ray (24)


Game 3
Brian Bannister (5-1) @ Jose Contreras (6-6)

Contreras pitches a 1 hit shutout.

WHITE SOX WIN: 7-0
WP: J. Contreras (7-6)
LP: B. Bannister (5-2)


Notable Injured People

No important injuries.


Updates

Cruz's streak of power has ended.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .347
HR: Jason Giambi with 33
Hits: Brian Roberts with 118
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.93
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 14
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 96
Saves: 2 way tie with 25

[Sanji Watsuki]

My dynasty is going in massive overhaul. I lost the internet for a week and continued to update it. Expect a season from here to Game 7 of the World Series.

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 7-10

Minnesota Twins (44-39) @ Baltimore Oreos (57-28)


Game 1
Francisco Liriano (9-3) @ Erik Bedard (7-3)

Francisco Liriano, a possible Cy Young AND Rookie of the Year, gets beaten by our bats. A homerun from Jeff Conine and Miguel Tejada does that to you. Erik Bedard continues to put up good numbers since moving to the 5th starter spot. I feel that he is becoming more consistant.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: E. Bedard (8-3)
LP: F. Liriano (9-4)
SV: C. Ray (25)


Game 2
Boof Bonser (6-5) @ Roger Clemens (13-3)

Aaaaaand Roger Clemens gives up no earned runs over 7.2 innings. The fact that Cruz, Patterson, and Mora all hit HRs also helped us to our win.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: R. Clemens (14-3)
LP: B. Bonser (6-6)
SV: C. Ray (26)


Game 3
Kyle Lohse (6-4) @ Nate Robertson (12-1)

Nate's performance wasn't great... but Kyle's 1 inning performance was worse. Mora and Cruz both hit HRs again. Roberts, Guiel, Tejada, Cruz, and Terrero all hit doubles. Roberts hits a triple. That enough extra base hits for you?

OREOS WIN: 8-4
WP: N. Robertson (13-1)
LP: K. Lohse (6-5)


Game 4
Johan Santana (12-3) @ Chien-Ming Wang (14-5)

Santana got 11 Ks in 7.2 innings. Chien gave up 3 runs in 7. Mora and Hernandez did manage HRs against the Twin's relief pitching but it was all for naught as Rleal gives up 3 runs.

TWINS WIN: 6-3
WP: J. Santana (13-3)
LP: C. Wang (14-6)
SV: J. Nathan (17)


Notable Injured People

The Phillys lose Bobby Abreu for a month as he ruptures his knee ligaments.


Updates

Melvin Mora has been great lately. He hit a HR in each of his last 3 games.

Luis Terrero has found his spot on the starting lineup. His .286 avg and .397 OBA has blown away our previous LF.

John Halama is having a great year. He has been a great piece of bullpen all year and we hope he keeps it up.

... Roger Clemens has a 0.76 ERA with Baltimore. We like what we see.

Daniel Cabrera has made significant improvements. He replaces Russ Ortiz as our Long Relief. Sorry Daniel, but our pitching staff is too consistant to let you in yet.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .355
HR: Jason Giambi with 36
Hits: Brian Roberts with 121
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.86
Wins: 2 way tie with 14
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 46
Saves: 3 way tie with 26

[Sanji Watsuki]

ALLSTAR BREAK


2006 Home Run Showdown

FIRST ROUND (10 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
Albert Pujols (STL) 9
David Ortiz (BOS) 8
Jason Bay (PIT) 7
Jim Thome (CHW) 6
Alex Rodriguez (NYY) 5
Andruw Jones (ATL) 4
Adam Dunn (CIN) 4
Lance Berkman (HOU) 3
Jason Giambi (NYY) 3
Miguel Tejada (BAL) 1

SECOND ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
Albert Pujols (STL) 4
Jim Thome (CHW) 4
Jason Bay (PIT) 3
David Ortiz (BOS) 2

FINAL ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
ALBERT PUJOLS (STL) 3
Jim Thome (CHW) 2

WINNER: Albert Pujols

Pujols led that competition all the way to the end. Good job to all the competitors.


American League All Stars at National League All Stars
July 12, 2006

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + R H E
All Stars (AL) 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 6 10 0
All Stars (NL) 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 9 0

AMERICAN LEAGUE ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
A. Rodriguez (3B) 5 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 .314
V. Wells (CF) 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .323
G. Sizemore (RF) 5 3 0 3 2 4 0 0 .327
M. Ramirez (LF) 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 .318
J. Giambi (1B) 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 .309
M. Grudzielanek (1B) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .282
M. Tejada (SS) 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .318
J. Lopez (2B) 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .294
R. Hernandez (C) 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .274
J. Bonderman (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
J. Thome (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
N. Robertson (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
D. Ortiz (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
J. Santana (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
R. Clemens (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241
M. Young (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304
F. Rodriguez (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
M. Ellis (PH) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
J. Papelbon (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
TOTALS 36 10 3 6 2 6 5 0

HR: G. Sizemore 2

ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
J. Bonderman 2.0 2 1 0 0 0 2 49 2.78
N. Robertson 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 35 2.66
J. Santana 1.1 6 1 0 4 4 0 50 2.22
R. Clemens 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 1.82
F. Rodriguez 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 26 2.03
J. Papelbon 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2.92
TOTALS 9.0 9 3 0 4 4 9 177

NATIONAL LEAGUE ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
E. Renteria (SS) 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .299
B. Hall (SS) 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 .278
B. Phillips (2B) 5 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .355
D. Wright (3B) 4 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 .316
A. Pujols (1B) 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .309
A. Jones (CF) 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 .258
M. Cabrera (LF) 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 .300
S. Green (RF) 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325
M. Piazza (C) 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .214
M. Prior (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
L. Berkman (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
T. Glavine (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .122
B. Webb (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167
T. Helton (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
M. Hendrickson (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .163
N. Garciaparra (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
T. Gordon (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
P. Martinez (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .067
J. Rollins (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .274
J. Isringhausen (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
TOTALS 36 9 3 4 0 4 9 0

2B: D. Wright, A. Jones

ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
M. Prior 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 27 2.02
T. Glavine 2.0 2 1 1 2 2 2 48 2.52
B. Webb 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 2.21
M. Hendrickson 1.0 2 1 1 2 2 1 26 1.93
T. Gordon 1.2 4 1 0 2 2 0 46 1.90
P. Martinez 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4.19
J. Isringhausen 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 27 3.27
TOTALS 9.0 10 3 2 6 6 5 193

WP: F. Rodriguez
LP: T. Gordon
SV: J. Papelbon

Temperature: 73F
Wind: Calm
Attendance: 38,365
Time: 4:00

Well... Clemens and Robertson got in there as pitchers and neither made a fool of themself. Tejada got an RBI in the game so it's all good.

[Sanji Watsuki]

All-Star Break Checkup

As you can see we're leading the major leagues in runs scored and with our pitching staff it equals a fairly amazing team.

Lets go top to bottom!


AL EAST
BALTIMORE OREOS

I'm not sure I have much to say about my team. Just look at the dynasty >_>;;

Either way... Jacob Cruz's OPS is over 1.000. Miguel Tejada is having a great year and one of the best of his career. Corey Patterson (.288/.314/.483) is on the verge of one of his best. If Luis Terrero (.286/.397/.531) retains his stuff we'll have an excellent lineup.

Our pitching staff is just... wow. Roger Clemens (14-3, 1.82 ERA, 133.1 IP) has been ridiculously amazing this year. Nate Robertson (13-1, 2.66 ERA, 142 IP) has succeeded all expectations. The question has arised if Chien-Ming Wang (14-6, 3.90 ERA, 134 IP) isn't as good a pitcher as his record says and has just been riding off the amazing offense. Recently it has seemed like that as Wang has been fairly inconsistant in the last 7 or so games but that has just inflated his ERA. Brian Bannister (5-2, 2.68 ERA, 44.1 IP) has also been solid all year. Erik Bedard (8-3, 3.54 ERA, 119.1 IP) hasn't exactly been the most reliable pitcher earlier in the year but with his move to the 5th spot he has flourished.


BOSTON RED SOX

Boston's offense has been top notch. They have absolutely no problems there. Jason Varitek is having a poor year but he still is producing the numbers to help the team out. Then comes the almighty problem of their pitching.

Josh Beckett is producing the numbers that he did last year which isn't so bad (11-3, 3.41 ERA, 92.1 IP) but then you look at everyone else. Curt Schilling (9-6, 4.33 ERA, 95.2 IP) is definitely having a year better than the one he had last year but it isn't the quality the Red Sox are looking for in someone they pay $12.87 mil. Matt Clement (3-4, 4.94 ERA, 74.2 IP) is getting worse and worse as the time goes on. In 1/2 of Clement's last starts he has lasted less than 6 innings and given up 4 runs or more. Jason Johnson (1-5, 5.96 ERA, 93.2 IP) is pitching even more poor than Matt Clement. He shouldn't be in a starting rotation with those numbers. And finally the king turd of Boston pitching this year. Tim Wakefield (9-8, 6.20 ERA, 98.2 IP). Wakefield is inconsistant but when he is good then he is great. Like flipping a coin. Papelbon isn't having the year that he has IRL so don't expect help there.


TORONTO BLUE JAYS

While their offensive numbers look pretty they haven't been scoring the runs. Greg Zaun is having the best year of his career offensively as is Vernon Wells and Alex Rios and Shea Hillenbrand. On the flipside though Troy Glaus is putting up the worst numbers of his career. Reed Johnson's .212 OBA is another sickening sight.

Pitching-wise they look fairly decent. A.J. Burnett (7-3, 3.58 ERA, 108 IP) has been a solid staff ace for them. Roy Halladay (8-7, 3.28 ERA, 104.1 IP) also seems to be doing pretty well in Toronto. Gustavo Chacin (3-4, 4.33 ERA, 62.1 IP) could be a solid 4th or 5th starter but in the 3-spot it doesn't look as good. Ted Lilly (7-5, 3.72 ERA, 101.2 IP) is having one of the best years of his career. Their 5th starter, Ismael Ramirez (2-3, 5.79 ERA, 28 IP) could turn this year around for himself but with a sinker that doesn't sink and a slider that doesn't slide it looks doubtful. B.J. Ryan (20 SV, 2.89 ERA, 37.1 IP) is having a very consistant streak right now.


NEW YORK YANKEES

Now some of you might be looking at the New York Yankees, whom is playing sub .500, and wondering... WTF? As many of you know in 2006 the Yankees were injury prone and lost a good bit of thier team but in my sim they turned out worse. MORE of their players were injured than normal. Mike Mussina AND Randy Johnson both got old during '06. Derek Jeter is not having his .350 avg. HOWEVER Jason Giambi does lead HRs. In my sim Shawn Chacon, whose performance in real life was quite poor, is doing better than Mike Mussina. Here is the good. Kris Benson, who I traded to the Yanks, has stepped up to the challenge and has put up a 3.06 ERA this year. The closest they have in their rotation is Randy Johnson's 5.11 ERA.

Now onto their bullpen. Mariano Rivera is putting up a 3.86 ERA. Not good considering he normally is a sub 2 ERA guy. Kyle Farnsworth is doing alright with a 3.00 ERA and 68 Ks in 57 innings. Mike Myers is being used a lot more but he has weakened since his time in Boston and has a 3.76 ERA. Anyone else in their bullpen has an ERA over 4. So... the Yankees are having a ridiculously poor year for the Yankees.


TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS

Tampa has dealt good offensive stats. Other than the fact that Julio Lugo and Jonny Gomes are playing below their normal level I'd have to say it is a solid lineup.

I don't really feel about retyping this again so I'll just put it this way. Look at Boston's pitching. Replace Beckett with Fossum, Schilling with Kazmir, Matt Clement with a higher ERA with Corcoran, Johnson with Howell, and Wakefield with McClung and then you have how good their pitchers are playing.

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AL CENTRAL
CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Homerun-wise this is a stellar lineup. Paul Konerko, Jermaine Dye, Jim Thome, and Joe Crede have all been deadly HR hitters this year... but other than that it is a total tossup. Scott Podsednik is a demon on the baselines if he can GET ON BASE. A .292 OBA won't gain you royalty. A.J. Pierzynski's .260 OBA isn't going to help either. Juan Uribe's .256 isn't going to either. The team does have a nasty lineup of hitters but it really skimps out in the rest of the lineup.

Mark Buehrle (12-4, 3.21 ERA, 140 IP) has done a good job as the ChiSox's staff ace. Jose Contreras (7-6, 3.44 ERA, 123 IP) has also done well. Javier Vazquez (4-9, 4.68 ERA, 119 IP) and Jon Garland (5-3, 4.42 ERA, 59 IP) have done reasonably for the team but Freddy Garcia (8-7, 5.27 ERA, 109.1 IP) isn't having the best year of his career. With a little work this rotation can do well but other than that it is all hanging in the air.


MINNESOTA TWINS

Johan Santana, Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser is a ridiculous 1-2-3 punch to most teams. Santana has a 2.22 ERA, Liriano has a 2.39 ERA, Bonser has a 2.29 ERA. If they replaced Kyle Lohse and Brad Radke they have one of the most ridiculous pitching rotations I've ever seen. On the flipside though their bats have been quiet. Joe Mauer is the only one on their team with a .300 avg. Justin Morneau and Mike Cuddyer are the only ones with more than 5 HRs. Even with their amazing pitchers if you score the 2nd least runs in the American League it'll be hard to get into the playoffs.


CLEVELAND INDIANS

Cleveland has been fielding a great team. Ben Broussard, Grady Sizemore, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, and Jason Michaels have all hit over 10 HRs this year and with the exception of Andy Marte and Casey Blake they all have over a .300 OBA.

Cliff Lee (10-3, 3.36 ERA, 115.1 IP), C.C. Sabathia (8-8, 3.67 ERA, 132.1 IP), and Jake Westbrook (7-6, 3.90 ERA, 115.1 IP) have all been playing quite well in Cleveland. Paul Byrd (6-8, 4.25 ERA, 106 IP) has done well as far as 4th starters go but right now he is in a 7 game losing streak which means before this streak started he probably was a very reliable starter. Jeremy Sowers (3-2, 5.71 ERA, 34.2 IP) should be playing at a better level than this but it may just be a bloop in his playing and will eventually fix itself.


DETROIT TIGERS

To one who looks only at HRs this is one of the most solid lineups in the game. 7/9 of their starting lineup players are hitting 10 HRs. Too bad 4/9 of their starters also have an OBA under .300. A majority of this team has a high power rating but a 70ish contact and a sub-75 eye.

Jeremy Bonderman (9-5, 2.78 ERA, 126.1 IP) looks to be a great staff ace for Detroit. Mike Maroth
(3-2, 3.58 ERA, 32.1 IP) also looks to be a consistant starter, had it not been for a 2 inning stint where he gave up 6 runs. Kenny Rogers (6-6, 4.07 ERA, 110.2 IP) has generally been good for 5.2IP+ and 1-4 ER during that time. Their 4th starter, Zach Miner (4-10, 5.40 ERA, 108.1 IP) has shown no consistancy whatsoever during his time with the Tigers. It is rare that he'll go more than 7 inning for the Tigers and a 1.65 WHIP isn't helping either. Justin Verlander (3-9, 4.76 ERA, 115.1 IP) has only 1 problem, the long ball. He gives up more homeruns than anyone else on the Tigers. Other than that though he is solid.


KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Ugh. This is the least scoring team in the American League. Utter **** is the only thing that comes to mind with this team's offense. Brown Emil is the only guy worth mentioning with his .304 avg 12 HRs and .351 OBA.

... Did I say ugh about the offense? This team also has the worst pitching in the league! No starter has less than a 5 ERA and two of their starters have an ERA closer to 7 (6.55 and 6.95 respectively.)

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AL WEST
LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANEHEIM

The Angels don't have the most respectable lineup but with their pitching it definitely gets the job done. Only two things really shouted out to me in the Angel's lineup. Vlad's 18 HRs and Mike Napoli's .389 OBA.

Now the Angels do have one of the best pitching staffs. While Lackey, Colon, Escobar doesn't sound like the ridiculous combination of Santana, Liriano, Bonser it still packs a punch. Lackey was... *cough* accidently rated 68 at the beginning of the year by the bug where loading the file gives them a different rating but he still managed to put up a reasonable 6-6 3.85 ERA 114.2 IP record. Bartolo Colon (10-5, 2.68 ERA, 131 IP) has been solid all year. If a few other pitchers hit a wall and get destroyed then he might have a chance at another Cy Young. Kelvim Escobar (10-3, 2.57 ERA, 122.2 IP) is the third punch in the sequence and, boy, does he deliver. Jered Weaver (3-5, 5.59 ERA, 96.2 IP) isn't nearly the phenomenon that he was IRL but still manages to do decently for the last spot in the rotation. Steven Shell (0-0, 0 ERA, 0 IP) hasn't gotten a start as the 5th starter.


Seattle Mariners

Nothing really to speak about the Mariners offense. Ichiro is being Ichiro. Jose Lopez has put up quality contact numbers but his eye isn't much to speak of. Kenji Johjima has been a pretty big flop. His .246 avg isn't very good for a 3rd batter. Neither is Richie Sexson's .239 avg or Raul Ibanez's .238 but they can at least hit 15 and 19 HRs respectively.

Jamie Moyer (10-4, 3.73 ERA, 111 IP) continues to be a quality pitcher in his 40's. Felix Hernandez (3-7, 4.78 ERA, 86.2 IP) looked shaky this year as their 2nd starter and really has been hit or miss in his games. Jarrod Washburn (8-3, 4.07 ERA, 84 IP) has been consistant lately and has won his last 5 games. Joel Pineiro (3-7, 4.55 ERA, 89 IP) has been playing around his normal level. Gil Meche (8-4, 2.86 ERA, 89 IP) has been the real surprise here. A constant every game he pitches is that he is almost always going 7 innings and giving up less than 4. On a team with a good offense he could have an excellent record.


OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Oakland has been an offensive giant this year. HR-wise they are led by Frank Thomas who has hit 24 HRs this year. Milton Bradley is on track for a 20-20 season with a .300 avg. Overall they have just been slamming that ball.

With their bullpen being poor this year there is one big name in the Oakland pitching staff. Rich . Harden. 1.72 ERA. He has been a pitching monster this year. Barry Zito (6-7, 3.62 ERA, 119.1 IP) has been solid for the Athletics but don't expect too much. Joe Blanton and Dan Haren both have an over 5 ERA and a losing record. Esteban Loaiza is having a decent year with a 8-8 record with 4.25 ERA 106 IP. The Harden+Zito+Loaiza punch isn't nearly as impressive as the other 3 hit wonders.


TEXAS RANGERS

Texas has had poor bats this year. The fact that their leadoff hitter hit has many homeruns as their 3rd and 4th put together is a little bit scary. Teixeira has been hitting very poorly this year with a .245 average and 12 HRs.

... and Texas has had poor pitching this year. All of their starters have been utter **** except for Matt Riley and Kameron Loe. Riley had a 3.18 ERA and Loe with a 3.60.

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NL EAST
NEW YORK METS

Believe me, the combo of Cliff Floyd, Carlos Beltran, David Wright, Carlos Delgado, and Javy Lopez is one combo no one wants to face. With the exception of Jose Reyes though... the rest of the lineup sucks and by rest I mean 3 people.

Pedro Martinez (9-2, 4.19 ERA, 103 IP) isn't exactly what the Mets were looking for in a staff ace but he still is pitching well. In Pedro's lapse Tom Glavine (8-4, 2.52 ERA, 128 IP) has stepped up and pitched at staff ace quality. Bruce Chen (6-4, 3.51 ERA, 82 IP) has found home in New York as his numbers with the Mets have stepped up to 4-2, 2.82 ERA, 44.2 IP. Alay Soler (9-3, 5.42 ERA, 102 IP) has really been saved by the Met's offense. Without it he'd be in a pretty bad spot. El Duque (6-5, 3.79 ERA, 102 IP) has gotten back into his old form rather than his 5 ERA stuff.


WASHINGTON NATIONALS

I'd like to say that the Nationals have the worst starting player bat I've ever seen. Tyrell Godwin has a .105 avg, .190 OBA, .158 SLG and is also their DH. Alfonso Soriano isn't having the year like he is IRL with a .245 avg and 17 HRs but he still is an integral part of the Nationals. Nick Johnson is just a stellar 1B though. His power combined with a good contact swing and a great eye makes him my choice for 1B I want most.

Livan Hernandez (10-4, 4.08 ERA, 125.2 IP) isn't going to be the best staff ace ever but he gets the job done. John Patterson (8-4, 3.28 ERA, 129 IP) could do the job though. Tony Armas (4-7, 4.92 ERA, 82.1 IP) shouldn't be their 3rd starter but considering what they have it is the best that they can get. Ramon Ortiz (6-5, 3.47 ERA, 111.2 IP) has done pretty well this year and is having the best year of his career. Pedro Astacio (8-8, 4.08 ERA, 118 IP) is definitely a quality 5th starter.


ATLANTA BRAVES

This is a painful lineup to pitch to. Edgar Renteria is having one of the best OPS years of his career with career high OBA and SLG. Andrew Jones may be on the way to ANOTHER 50 HR season if he can get his pace up a bit. This is simply a high scoring and dangerous lineup.

Tim Hudson (9-6, 3.42 ERA, 132.1 IP) is having a pretty good year this season and currently is in a 17 scoreless inning streak. John Smoltz (7-5, 4.06 ERA, 115.1 IP) has beaten the test of time and remained a quality pitcher at 38. Unfortunately, from the 3rd pitcher to the long relief it is all downhill. Horacio Ramirez (1-9, 6.46 ERA, 86.1 IP) is having a horrible time. A good estimate of how he'll do is 3-5 IP with 4-5 ERA. John Thomson (5-3, 4.43 ERA, 91.1 IP) is retaining his skills from last year and Chuck James (6-2, 4.35 ERA, 82.1 IP) is having a good rookie year with room to improve.


FLORIDA MARLINS

... I'll sum them up like this. A staff ace with an ERA over 7. Both closer and setup man have an ERA higher than 5. The one relief pitcher that had consistency (2.86 ERA, 28.6 IP, 20 K) is in the AAA. Well, at least they have Miguel Cabrera.

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NL CENTRAL
HOUSTON ASTROS

The team just hasn't seemed to be the team it once was. Their offense has been floundering with the exception of Lance Berkman. Their third hitter, Preston Wilson, has just been poor. A .284 OBA isn't going to get you anywhere. Morgan Ensberg has been a constant run producer all year with a .416 OBA and 19 HRs.

Andy Pettitte (5-9, 5.13 ERA, 105.1 IP) is in the middle of the worst year of his career. Luckily, Roy Oswalt (9-6, 3.57 ERA, 131 IP) has been a solid consistant starter. Despite Andy's troubles the team has actually improved since the loss of Clemens. Brandon Backe (2-0, 2.95 ERA, 21.1 IP) and Shawn Chacon (2-1, 3.34 ERA, 32.1 IP since joining Houston) have made up for the hole that Clemens left. Wandy Rodriguez (2-7, 4.99 ERA, 95.2 IP) has been consistantly in the five spot all year.


ST LOUIS CARDINALS

The Cards have been a below-average scoring team this year. Even with their 3-4-5 punch of Rolen, Pujols, and Encarncion (to an extent even Jim Edmonds) they haven't broken the 400 RS mark at the All Star Break.

The Cardinals haven't exactly had the absolute best pitching this year. Their ace, Chris Carpenter (7-6, 4.07 ERA, 130.1 IP) has eaten up innings but hasn't delivered ace numbers. Mark Mulder (5-3, 3.08 ERA, 79 IP) has appearantly tried to fill in the spot of ace and has done fairly well. Jeff Suppan (6-4, 4.41 ERA, 104 IP) has eaten up innings fairly well as has Jeff Weaver (6-4, 4.59 ERA, 100 IP). Sidney Ponson (6-8, 4.94 ERA, 98.1 IP) has struggled and really is hit or miss.


CHICAGO CUBS

Chicago is another low scoring team whose main run production comes from their 3-4-5 punch. Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, and Jacque Jones have all hit 20+ HRs this year. Other than that the lineup is pretty weak.

Their pitching staff isn't one that is good to underestimate. Carlos Zambrano (10-4, 3.04 ERA, 116 IP) has been an excellent staff ace but isn't as amazing as Mark Prior (10-5, 2.02 ERA, 120.1 IP.) Greg Maddux (2-7, 3.84 ERA, 79 IP) and Kerry Wood (3-2, 3.54 ERA, 56 IP) both could do well on higher scoring teams but with the Chicago Cub's offense you gotta be extremely good to have a winning record. Carlos Marmol (4-8, 5.09 ERA, 97.1 IP) has been a disappointment all year.


PITTSUBURG PIRATES

You're up against a pretty decent lineup here. Jose Castillo, Freddy Sanchez, Jason Bay, and Craig Wilson are all big scorers in this lineup. Sean Casey also has been having a high scoring year.

Pittsburg had this coming. Zach Duke (3-7, 5.34 ERA, 92.2 IP) is their staff ace but I definitely don't see any good ace numbers there. Kip Wells (7-3, 4.64 ERA, 110.2 IP) has been their most effective pitcher which isn't saying much. Oliver Perez (4-5, 4.77 ERA, 66 IP), who was known most for his no hitter that he pitched earlier this year, hasn't been his '04 self but still is an "effective pitcher" for the Pirates. Ian Snell (6-8, 5.72 ERA, 100.2 IP) has definitely eaten up innings but also has a BIG HR problem. Paul Maholm (3-5, 7.67 ERA, 63.1 IP) hasn't eaten up many innings at all and has had massive problems all year.


CINCINATTI REDS

Unfortunately, Cincinatti isn't the best team in the biz. They got Ken Griffey Jr. who might be able to hit 40 HRs this year. They have Brandon Phillips who leads the major leagues in average. They got Edwin Encarnacion who has an OPS over .900... and they got Bronson Arroyo who has a 3.08 ERA, 125.1 IP, and a 7-4 record. They got Aaron Harang who has a 3.63 ERA, 121.1 IP, and a 7-5 record... and that is about it. Everything else isn't worthy of note.


MILWALKEE BREWERS

Their offense isn't bad. With their scoring led by Rickie Weeks, Carlos Lee, Bill Hall, and Geoff Jenkins. Geoff is actually on pace to hit 45 HRs. Unfortunately, the rest of their lineup is from average to bad.

And when Ben Sheets (1-5, 5.96 ERA, 48.1 IP) is doing horribly you can't just expect Milwalkee to put up as good a record. I don't think Milwalkee could afford to lose Sheet's amazing stuff. With the exception of Doug Davis (8-6, 3.73 ERA, 115.2 IP) there is nothing that good to report out of Milwalkee.

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NL WEST
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

I'd say that with Arizona's lineup and the quality of their pitching they have a serious chance at the World Series this year. Counsell (.305/.403/.574) and Byrnes (.281/.344/.476) are having one of the best years of their careers. Shawn Green (.325/.394/.561) is having one of his best years since '01. Chad Tracy (.341/.403/.574) is having a ridiculously good year with his bat. Luis Gonzales (.271/.354/.515) is having a good year as well. Everyone in the team has at least a .700 OPS and a .300 OBA. Their offense is ridiculously good this year and I would say almost reminiscient of their world series win.

Brandon Webb (12-1, 2.21 ERA, 138.2 IP) is having an amazing year on the mound. Miguel Batista (6-3, 4.79 ERA, 109 IP) has been eating up innings and with their stellar offense has a winning record. Claudio Vargas (10-3, 3.82 ERA, 101.1 IP) has improved over his previous years. Victor Santos (6-3, 3.73 ERA, 79.2 IP) has been having a great year. Enrique Gonzales (3-8, 6.03 ERA, 100 IP) is their only weak spot in the rotation and to be fair he should have a better record than that. He had a few great outings where he lost.


LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Rafael Furcal (.288/.362/.438) is having a good year. Cesar Izturis with his .582 OPS isn't having a very good year though. J.D. Drew, whom dislocated his hip earlier this year, has only played in 40 games but had he played in more he might be on the path to 35 HRs this year. Nomar Garciaparra (.324/.407/.526) is putting up his best numbers since 2000. Russell Martin (.296/.380/.431) is having a good rookie year. Justin Ruggiano, rookie RF, and Izturis are the only 2 people with less than a .800 OPS.

Derek Lowe (9-4, 4.86 ERA, 107 IP) is having a poor year as their staff ace. Brad Penny (8-7, 3.50 ERA, 121 IP) isn't having the allstar year he did IRL but still is an effective starter. Mark Hendrickson is the real story here. 11-2 record. 1.93 ERA. 125.2 IP. 1.03 WHIP. Ridiculous. Brett Tomko (4-4, 3.88 ERA, 95 IP) is a really effective 4th starter. Aaron Sele (4-5, 4.17 ERA, 77.2 IP) is in a losing streak but is still an effective 5th starter as well.


SAN DIEGO PADRES

Dave Roberts and Brian Giles are the best hitters on the team currently. Everyone else is having a poor year. Somehow they still score a fair amount of runs.

Jake Peavy (7-4, 3.79 ERA, 123.1 IP) isn't having nearly the year he had last year and the rest of their pitching turned into utter bull. Horrible rotation. Sorry.


SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Omar Vizquel (.300/.374/.380) is having a better year in San Francisco than he did last year. Moises Alou (.282/.355/.502) is having a good year for power but not one as spectacular as the one he put up in '04. Barry Bonds (.240/.502/.505) is still having a ridiculous OBA. He isn't the hitter he once was but he'll put up the numbers. I actually considered trading something for Mr. Bonds but his 18mil contract this year scared me off. Pedro Feliz (.281/.309/.525) is hitting very powerfully this year but his .309 OBA doesn't give him too much breathing room.

Jason Schmidt (5-4, 3.78 ERA, 119 IP) has improved over his 4.40 ERA that he put up last year. Matt Morris (3-6, 4.76 ERA, 87 IP) is a solid pitcher but definitely not 2nd starter material. Jamey Wright (6-9, 5.56 ERA, 111 IP) has eaten up innings like no tomorrow but he gives up a lot of runs. At 327k a year he is a bargain though. Noah Lowry (5-8, 5.12, 95 IP) is having a worse year than he did last year. Matt Cain (5-5, 3.86 ERA, 86.1 IP) is the only real decent starter other than Schmidt on this rotation.


COLORADO ROCKIES

I'm not going to lie to you. Colorado's stats haven't been pretty at all. Let us look at the good. Ryan Shealy has an OPS over 1.000. Todd Helton has a .434 OBA and an .871 OPS. I ran out of good. Byung-Hyun Kim has an ERA over 7. Their staff ace has a 0-9 record. Their closer and setup man have ERAs over 5. I'm sorry but it was just a little pitiful this year. Colorado currently is trying to work out a deal with Ismael Valdez, a washed up veteran. I think he'll never even make it to their washed up rotation.

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 14-17

Baltimore Oreos (60-29) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (38-50)

OAKLAND GETS: Johnson Tripper (3B), Midre Cummings (LF)
BALTIMORE GET: Jay Witasick (RP)

Our bullpen has been poor this year and we hoped that Witasick could help it out. With Andy LaRoche in our farm system we had no need for Tripper and Cummings would probably be a career minor leaguer in our team.


Game 1
Brian Bannister (5-2) @ Scott Kazmir (4-7)

Bannister got destroyed and gives up 5 runs in 3 innings. Luckily, Daniel Cabrera, whom was just brought up from AAA, finished the game with 5 shutout innings. Unfortunately, Ramon Hernandez's HR was the only runs we scored all game.

DEVIL RAYS WIN: 5-2
WP: S. Kazmir (5-7)
LP: B. Bannister (5-3)


Game 2
Roger Clemens (14-3) @ Casey Fossum (6-5)

For Mr. Clemens this is another feather in his hat as he goes 8 innings with 1 run given up. Jacob Cruz picked up 4 hits and Ramon Hernandez picked up 3 with a double.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: R. Clemens (15-3)
LP: C. Fossum (6-6)
SV: C. Ray (27)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (13-1) @ Tim Corcoran (2-6)

Another great performance by Robertson as he goes 8 IP with 2 ER. Corcoran goes 7.1 IP... but gives up 5. Four of which were scored by Aaron Guiel, who was filling in for Corey Patterson, who game in with a twisted knee. Guiel went 3-4 with a walk and a grand slam homerun! Aaron Guiel hit his first career grand slam home run!

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: N. Robertson (14-1)
LP: J. Switzer (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (28)


Game 4
Chien-Ming Wang (14-6) @ Jamie Shields (5-8)

Chien finally breaks his poor pitching streak and turns it around with a 7 inning 2 earned performance. Jamie Shields gave up 6 runs in 2 innings. Jay Witasick makes his debut for Baltimore and goes 1 shutout inning in the 8th and Ray finishes the game off.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: C. Wang (15-6)
LP: J. Shields (5-9)
SV: C. Ray (29)


Notable Injured People

Javier Vazquez of the Chicago White Sox gets a wrist stress fracuture and is out for 5 weeks.
Byung-Hung Kim of the Colorado Rockies gets a stretched ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Nothing to say here...


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .358
HR: Jason Giambi with 37
Hits: Brian Roberts with 123
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.76
Wins: 2 way tie with 15 (Chien-Ming Wang and Roger Clemens)
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.195
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 108
Saves: Chris Ray with 29

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 18-20

Baltimore Oreos (63-30) @ Boston Red Sox (47-44)


Game 1
Brian Bannister (5-3) @ Tim Wakefield (9-8)

As I've stated in my summary of Boston Tim Wakefield is the turd of their pitching. The **** of the ****. And he proves it again. He did last 4.2 innings but he gave up 4 runs. None of the Boston bullpen can do anything to stop our reigning power. Brian Roberts goes 5-6 with 3 doubles. Tejada goes 4 for 5 with a double. Jacob Cruz picks up his 10th homer. Corey Patterson goes 3-6 with a double. Jay Gibbons gets a double. All for a total of 14 runs.

OREOS WIN: 14-2
WP: B. Bannister (6-3)
LP: T. Wakefield (9-9)


Game 2
Erik Bedard (8-3) @ Josh Beckett (11-8)

In an utter scoring bonanza we came up short as Ortiz, Crisp, and Nixon all hit homeruns against our pitchers. Gibbons does pick up 2 HRs this game but it wasn't enough.

RED SOX WIN: 13-10
WP: J. Beckett (12-4)
LP: E. Bedard (8-4)
SV: J. Papelbon (25)


Game 3
Roger Clemens (15-3) @ Curt Schilling (9-7)

Our formerly unstoppable Rocket was stopped and only lasts 5 innings. LaTroy Hawkins eventually picked up the loss on a homer from Loretta. On a good note Schilling didn't do as well but our bullpen screwed up another game. With a better bullpen we'd be unstoppable...

RED SOX WIN: 6-4
WP: L. DiNardo (1-0)
LP: L. Hawkins (3-2)
SV: J. Papelbon (26)


Notable Injured People

Roy Oswalt of the Houston Astros gets a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Tomo Ohka of the Milwalkee Brewers gets a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

That was a pretty amazing high scoring series we had with Boston there. The two losses don't mean much, luckily, due to our immense lead over Toronto.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .350
HR: Jason Giambi with 40
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 131
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.86
Wins: Clemens and Wang with 15
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 115
Saves: J.J. Puts with 30

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 22-24

Toronto Blue Jays (49-46) Baltimore Oreos (64-32)

Toronto is probably either A) coming into this game desparate to make up the 14.5 games behind hole they are in or B) going to do whatever they can to take the wild card. Either way they need wins NOW.


Game 1
Gustavo Chacin (4-4) @ Nate Robertson (14-1)

Daniel Cabrera messes up Robertson's chances at a 15th win as he blows the game in extra innings. He gave up 3 runs on 3 hits.

BLUE JAYS WIN: 4-1
WP: S. Schoeneweis (3-2)
LP: D. Cabrera (0-1)
SV: R. Houston (2)


Game 2
Ted Lilly (8-5) @ Chien-Ming Wang (15-6)

Chien is able to edge it out after a shaky 3rd inning and a homer from Miguel Tejada sends Lilly packing. Chien goes 8 innings with 2 earned.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Wang (16-6)
LP: T. Lilly (8-6)
SV: C. Ray (30)


Game 3
A.J. Burnett (7-4) @ Brian Bannister (6-3)

Bannister had definite control problems this game but still only gave up one run and it was in the 6th. Long story short, that was the only run scored all game. Bannister gave up 6 hits and 9 walks.

BLUE JAYS WIN: 1-0
WP: A. Burnett (8-4)
LP: B. Bannister (6-4)
SV: B. Ryan (22)


Notable Injured People

Jason Bay of the Pittsburg Pirates pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays sprains his neck and is out for 2 weeks.
Mark Grudzielanek of the Kansas City Royals have a severed knee ligament and is out for 8 months.
Shea Hillenbrand of the Toronto Blue Jays pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Aaron Fultz of the Philidelphia Phillies ruptured a cervical disk and is out for 3 months.
Jarrod Washburn of the Seattle Mariners gets a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Just a fun fact. Minnesota is currently 3 runs away from being the lowest scoring team in the Major Leagues.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .347
HR: Jason Giambi with 40
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 135
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.86
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang with 16
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: 2 way tie with 34
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 119
Saves: J.J. Puts with 31

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 25-27

Boston Red Sox (50-48) @ Baltimore Oreos (65-34)


Game 1
Matt Clement (3-5) @ Erik Bedard (8-5)

Bedard has a good game as he goes 7.2 inning with 12 Ks. Clement is sent out after 5.2 innings mostly due to homeruns from Corey Patterson (14, 15), Jay Gibbons (16), Brandon Fahey (2). Miguel Tejada picks up his 35th double of the year. David Ortiz picks up his 32nd HR.

OREOS WIN: 7-2
WP: E. Bedard (9-4)
LP: M. Clement (3-6)


Game 2
Jason Johnson (2-6) @ Roger Clemens (15-3)

Clemens, 7 IP, 8 Ks, 1 ER. Even though Lowell and Varitek were able to get a run off of Witasick and Williams the game ended in victory. Jay Gibbons (17) and Cruz (11) both hit HRs.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: R. Clemens (16-3)
LP: J. Johnson (2-7)


Game 3
Tim Wakefield (9-9) @ Nate Robertson (14-1)

Both Wakefield and Robertson didn't do well... but Wakefield gave up 1 more run than Robertson did. Ramon Hernandez (23) and Corey Patterson (18) pick up doubles.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: N. Robertson (15-1)
LP: T. Wakefield (9-10)
SV: C. Ray (31)


Notable Injured People

Mark Prior of the Chicago Cubs sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Brett Myers of the Philidelphia Phillies chips his kneecap and is out for 3 weeks.
Jake Peavy of the San Diego Padres gets a wrist stress fracture and is out for 5 weeks.


Updates

Yankees for the Wild Card? Mike Mussina, Randy Johnson, AND Rodrigo Lopez are turning their years around. Mussina has already dropped a full ERA point off his record and Johnson has dropped about a half a point. Octavio Dotel is back in their bullpen. Carl Pavano is off the DL next month. Gary Sheffield has made a full recovery. Jason Giambi with 40 HRs at the 100 game mark? I doubt they can catch the almighty fried Oreos but a wild card might be in order.
New York has a 52-48 record and is slowly coming up stronger and stronger. They are chasing the Seattle Mariners who have a 58-43 record.

Gil Meche is STILL ridiculous. He has a 100% QS percent and he has 17 starts this season. ... Crazy.

OAKLAND GETS: $5mil
BALTIMORE GETS: Frank Thomas (1B)

We get a top 10 HR hitter and they get 5 mil. Despite the Big Hurt's horrid defense he'll take over at 1st base. Jacob Cruz is hitting too good in the DH spot. The Big Hurt is our new cleanup hitter.


Trade Catchup

ARIZONA GETS: Donaldo Mendez (SS), Victor Santos (P)
PITTSBURG GETS: Jeff Bajenaru (P), Jeff Davanon (CF)

This trade was fairly even actually. All of the players strugged once they were traded.

ST. LOUIS GETS: Mark DeRosa (2B)
TEXAS GETS: Scott Spiezio (3B)

Both players played at their expected levels. Equal trade.

ARIZONA GETS: Aaron Myette (P), Carlos Carrasco (P), Arthur Rhodes (P)
PHILIDEPHIA GETS: Randy Choate (P)

Arizona drops payroll but is forced to give away a big prospect. Philidephia wins here.

SEATTLE GETS: Tommy Murphy (RF), Greg Jones (P), David Danielson (P)
ANEHEIM GETS: Jorge Campillo (P)

Seattle gets a possible starting RF and a possible bullpen arm while Aneheim gets a quality bullpen arm.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .351
HR: Jason Giambi with 40
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 140
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.83
Wins: Chien-Ming Wang and Roger Clemens with 16
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 38
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 120
Saves: J.J. Puts with 33

[Sanji Watsuki]

TRADE DEADLINE COVERAGE


BALTIMORE OREOS

With the recent trade to get Frank Thomas for the last part of the year they generally appear to be ready for the last part of the year. Rumor is that they are in the market for a good relief pitcher and if a good enough deal comes around they will deal a good prospect.

Wanting in Return: Relief pitching


NEW YORK YANKEES

The Yankees seem very well set to finish this year but their starting pitching still leaves a lot to be desired. Anything to ease the gap until Pavano can get on the rotation would be helpful.

Wanting in Return: Starting Pitching


TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Two of their main players will be off the DL in 10 days but those 10 days could put them out of contention for the playoffs. Utility infielders or outfielders would be good for this team or a starting shortstop.

Wanting in Return: Utility, Shortstop


BOSTON RED SOX

Boston's offense is generally squared away but their pitching has kept them out of contention for the division or wild card. Any starting pitching or possibly a starting shortstop may be in order.

Wanting in Return: Starting pitching, shortstop


TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS

They realize they are practically out of time to get to the World Series but preparing for the future could always be good.

Wanting in Return: Positional playing prospects


CHICAGO WHITE SOX

A.J. Pierzynski has been playing poorly at catcher this year.

Wanting in Return: Catcher, relief pitching


CLEVELAND INDIANS

Cleveland's offense has gotten the job done but their relief pitching has been poor. While their rotational ERA is below the league average their relief is over it.

Wanting in Return: Relief pitching


MINNESOTA TWINS

Minnesota is really out of options here. They have a depleted farm system and they need bats badly. A major deal could turn this team around. Minnesota is only 6 games out of the wild card.

Wanting in Return: Strong positional players


DETROIT TIGERS

Detroit has had below average offense and a rotation that has been floundering all year. They bullpen looks really good though.

Wanting in Return: Starting pitching


KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Arguably the worst pitching and batting. Prospects are about all you can get and is probably better than trying to prepare for the next year where you'll magically win the world series.

Wanting in Return: Prospects


LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANEHEIM

Aneheim's pitching has been solid but their below average scoring may keep them from winning another World Series.

Wanting: A big bat


SEATTLE MARINERS

Seattle has a good chance at either the division or the Wild Card. They, like Aneheim, need a big bat to their lineup.

Wanting: Big hitter


OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Their relief pitching has been horrible lately but they are loaded with good starters that have had trouble proving themselves. A good deal can be made here.

Wanting: Relief pitching


TEXAS RANGERS

Texas has good players that are struggling this year. I think they will wait until next year to make any big trades and hope that their player values go back up.

Wanting: Relief pitching, catcher



NEW YORK METS

The Mets have a ridiculous team this year. No faults other than Xavier Nady, Jose Valentin, and Paul LoDuca in the lineup. They probably won't make many big moves.

Wanting: 2B


WASHINGTON NATIONALS

I'll be frank. They are worse than Minnesota and Kansas City in runs scored. If they want any chance at getting anywhere in the playoffs or even get to the wild card they'll need to have a another big bat in their lineup. Nick Johnson and Alfonso Soriano arn't enough..

Wanting: Big Bat


ATLANTA BRAVES

This is a high scoring team that is having trouble with its starting pitching. A solid starter or two could clinch the wild card for them.

Wanting: Starting pitching


PHILIDELPHIA PHILLIES

With the return of Bobby Abreu their offense will take a boost but they still need another good starter. Two of their starters have an ERA over 6.

Wanting: Starting pitching


FLORIDA MARLINS

Everything about them is poor. They might be able to grab some prospects by putting a big bat up for sale cause their year is done.

Wanting: Prospects


HOUSTON ASTROS

With Backe and Chacon doing very well and Pettitte getting his year back on track their starting pitching looks set. A quality bat in the outfield would help their average offense out.

Wanting: Outfield


ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

The Cards have had a weak rotational with Ponson and Weaver all year. Chris Carpenter and Mulder have been pulling this train all year. Another starter could really aid their chances but it looks grim.

Wanting: Starter


PITTSBURG PIRATES

None of their starters have really done anything good for the team. The fact that they've made it this far with this record is amazing enough.

Wanting: Starter


CHICAGO CUBS

Chicago has been sporting an excellent rotation with a poor bullpen and lineup. A starting SS or RP could really shake things up but I think they are done for the year. A comeback isn't very likely.

Wanting: SS, RP


CINCINATTI REDS

Bronson Arroyo and Aaron Harang have been pulling the starting pitching train that was meant for 5 people. A comeback isn't very likely but a good starter could really help them out.

Wanting: Starting pitching


MILWALKEE BREWERS

Sporting a below average everything I would say just try to pick up a decent starter by the end of the year and hope for a better next year.

Wanting: Starting pitching


ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

This team has had a great offense all year and with a proven reliever or starter they could pull this train all the way to world series.

Wanting: Pitching


LOS ANGELES DODGERS

This is a solid team. No faults anywhere. Any deal that can improve this team should be made but I doubt one will come along.

Wanting: Nothing


SAN DIEGO PADRES

This is another team that is done. Their best bet is to grab a decent bat or a starter in the off season and hope for a better year next year.

Wanting: Bat, starting pitching


SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Pitching has been this team's downfall. A solid reliever could really aid them for next year but I also suggest picking up a good starter from the free agency at the end of the season.

Wanting: Relief pitching


COLORADO ROCKIES

Sub-par everything unfortunately. The need good starting pitching the most though.

Wanting: Starting pitching

[Sanji Watsuki]

TRADES MADE

(I will be instituting many trades to improve both teams. I will do my best to make equal trades that'll improve every team.)

BALTIMORE GETS: Jorge Julio (RP), Brandon Medders (RP)
ARIZONA GETS: Erik Bedard (SP)

The need for 2nd/3rd starter level starters brought Erik Bedard into a lot of trade talk. We were able to come to an agreement with Arizona where they gave up some of their better relief pitchers in exchange for what is now their 2nd starter. Daniel Cabrera takes over as 3rd starter.

OAKLAND GETS: Adam Wainwright (RP), Brad Thompson (RP), Orber Moreno (RP), $3mil
ST LOUIS GETS: Joe Blanton (SP)

Oakland gets some cash and a solid set of relief pitching. St. Louis gets a possible staff ace quality starter. Blanton struggled in Oakland and hopefully he can turn his year around in the National League.

ATLANTA GETS: Vincente Padilla (SP)
TEXAS GETS: Matt Diaz (LF)

Texas gets a quality bat while Atlanta gets a good starter who has strugged all year and hopes to have a good time in Atlanta.

PITTSBURG GETS: Ramiro Mendoza (RP), Aaron Taylor (RP)
NEW YORK YANKEES GET: Kip Wells (SP), 1 mil

Wells has had a few poor years in a row and quite possibly may have been helping in pulling Pittsburg down. Pittsburg had another spare starting pitcher and they dropped payroll. The Yankees got a quality starter to add to their arsenal to take over the 3rd starter instead of the Big Unit.

NEW YORK YANKEES GET: Adam Eaton (SP)
TEXAS GETS: Sean Henn (SP), Josh Pearce (RP), Jason Karnuth (RP), Nick Regilio (RP), Bud Smith (SP)

With a flurry of weak pitchers and an expendable prospect the New York Yankees claw away Adam Eaton from Texas. This knocks Rodrigo Lopez out of the rotation and into the bullpen. Perhaps a change into a relief pitcher will suit him.

ARIZONA GETS: Jamey Wright (SP), 1mil
SAN FRANCISCO GETS: Greg Aquino (RP), Arthur Rhodes (RP), Casey Daigle (RP)

Arizona gave up some of its more expendable prospects and a payroll drop to get Jamey Wright and 1 mil. San Francisco gets a few relief pitchers they may make a difference next year while Arizona has a chance to continue to dominate.

WASHINGTON GETS: Josh Willingham (LF)
FLORIDA GETS: Bill Bray (RP), Andrew Good (SP), Luis Ayala (RP)

Washington gets their much needed bat in left field and Florida picks up some quality pitching and pitching prospects. If everyone on Florida plays at the level they should then it'll be a fairly strong team next year, granted they can keep their players.

SAN DIEGO GETS: Mike Sweeney (1B)
KANSAS CITY GETS: Chan Ho Park (SP), Jered Wells (SP)

San Diego gives up one of their better prospects and also drops payroll in exchange for Mike Sweeney to become their 1B/DH. With his bat and the chance that the team's players will start playing at their full ability again things are looking up for the Padres.

CLEVELAND GETS: Rafael Soriano (RP)
SEATTLE GETS: Ronald Bay (SP), Jensen Lewis (SP), Cody Bunkleman (SP)

Cleveland gets a very good reliever in exchange for one of their best pitching prospects and 2 other good prospects. Soriano will take over as Cleveland's closer.

SEATTLE GETS: Randy Flores (RP)
ST LOUIS GETS: Guillermo Quiroz (C), Chris Snelling (LF), Jeremy Reed (CF)

Seattle gets an affordable RP while St. Louis gets future affordable positional players.

BOSTON GETS: Jeff Weaver (SP)
ST LOUIS GETS: Wily Mo Pena (RF), Tim Wakefield (SP), Enrique Wilson (2B), Hee Seop Choi (1B),

While this is an erratic trade it does have its merits. St. Louis definitely has improved their bench and hope that Wakefield can have a better year than the horrible one he is having in Boston. Jeff Weaver definitely has the chance to be an effective starter and should be more effective than Wakefield was this year. Weaver moves to 4th starter and Wakefield to short relief. (Sorry to Red Sox fans for trading Wakefield but his 6.28 ERA, which has been there all year, has been shouting out in my face) Will Weaver get it done in Boston? Will Wakefield flourish in the 'pen? Find out when the season ends.

SAN DIEGO GETS: Travis Chick (SP), Bobby Livingston (SP), Dan Wright (SP), Greg Jones (RP), Daniel Davidson (SP), 1mil
SEATTLE GETS: Mike Cameron (CF)

Shin-Soo Choo's poor performance as their starting center fielder has prompted Seattle to get Mike Cameron. Cameron is 33 years old and when his career is wrapping up Shin-Soo Choo's should be ready to kick it into high gear. San Diego does get a pair of good pitching prospects though.

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 28-31

Detriot Tigers (48-54) @ Baltimore Oreos (68-34)

The trade deadline hasn't come just yet but the moves are flying like crazy (mostly by me).


Game 1
Justin Verlander (4-9) @ Daniel Cabrera (0-1)

Daniel did real well on his first start. He lasted 7 innings and only gave up one run in the 2nd. It did become obvious, however, that he had a control issue. He gave up 8 walks in the 7 innings he pitched but it was a great embarkment for him.

OREOS WIN: 3-1
WP: D. Cabrera (1-1)
LP: J. Verlander (4-10)
SV: C. Ray (32)


Game 2
Jeremy Bonderman (11-6) @ Chien-Ming Wang (16-6)

Chien's pitching was also stellar as he outduels Mr. Bond-erman. Chien goes 8 innings with 1 earned while Bonderman went 7 IP with 2 ER thanks to a Jacob Cruz HR.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: C. Wang (17-6)
LP: J. Bonderman (11-7)
SV: C. Ray (33)


Game 3
Mike Maroth (5-3) @ Brian Bannister (6-4)

I applaud Mike Maroth as he shut down the Oreos through 9 whole innings. Bannister put up a solid 8 IP 2 ER but Maroth out dueled him.

TIGERS WIN: 2-0
WP: M. Maroth (6-3)
LP: B. Bannister (6-5)


Game 4
Kenny Rogers (6-7) @ Roger Clemens (16-3)

I'll say it again. Roger Clemens, for Baltimore, just hasn't been fair. 7.2 IP with 1 ER. Clemens is arguably the best pickup for any team all year.

OREOS WIN: 5-1
WP: R. Clemens (17-3)
LP: K. Rogers (6-8)
SV: J. Julio (2)


Notable Injured People

Eric Byrnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Jennings of the Colorado Rockies fractures his eye bone and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

Gil Meche STILL has a 100% QS percent.

Four more trades were carried out before the trade deadline.

DETROIT GETS: Jeff Clement (C)
SEATTLE GETS: Ryan Ludwick (LF), Mark Woodyard (RP)

Detroit traded 2 lesser prospects for a major prospect.

TORONTO GETS: Todd Linden (RF), Matt Anderson (RP)
SAN FRANCISCO GETS: Reed Johnson (LF), Scott Schoeneweis (RP)

This was a trade of low quality players. Toronto wins out because Todd Linden could actually make it at the big league level.

KANSAS CITY GETS: Alfredo Amezaga (SS), Eduardo Alfonso (3B)
FLORIDA GETS: Jeff Bianchi (SS), Luis Cota (SP), Chan Ho Park (SP)

Kansas City will eat payroll to get 2 excellent prospects.

NEW YORK METS GET: Omar Infante (2B), Alexis Gomez (LF)
CLEVELAND GETS: Victor Diaz (RF), Ramon Castro (C), John Maine (P), Jose Offerman (1B), Darren Oliver (RP)

The Mets get a bench player and a AAA player. Cleveland gets several useful players.


Trade Deadline Trade Checkups

Frank Thomas was traded to Baltimore and only has put up a .167 avg however has also put up a .333 OBA.

Adam Weinwright was traded to Oakland and has put up 1.2 shutout innings.

Joe Blanton was traded to St. Louis and has won his first start with 6 IP 3 ER.

Kip Wells was traded to the New York Yankees and has strugged in his debut with 2 IP 5 ER.

Jamey Wright was traded to Arizona and has a great debut start with 8 IP 2 ER but the bullpen loses the game.

Josh Willingham was traded to Washington and has a .100 average after 4 games.

Chan Ho Park was eventually traded to Florida and has put up 0.1 innings.

Mike Sweeney was traded to San Diego and has been an instant hit. He has a .421 avg with 3 HRs in 4 games.

Adam Eaton got his first start as a Yankee and was pitching great. 8 IP with 1 ER for the win.

Jorge Julio was traded to Baltimore and has put up 3.1 shutout innings.

Erik Bedard was traded to Arizona and had a solid 7 IP 2 ER outing but they eventually lost the game due to the bullpen.

Mike Cameron was traded to Seattle and in 3 games he has a .357 avg.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .351
HR: Jason Giambi with 41
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 143
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.80
Wins: Clemens and Wang with 17
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Carl Crawford with 39
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 122
Saves: 2 way tie with 33

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 2-4

Baltimore Oreos (71-35) @ Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim (59-46)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (15-1) @ Kelvim Escobar (12-3)

Robertson puts up one sweet performance as he puts out 7 shutout innings. Halama and Ray do the rest. Kelvim Escobar technically had no earned runs but an error in the 8th cost them the game.

OREOS WIN: 3-0
WP: N. Robertson (16-1)
LP: K. Escobar (12-4)


Game 2
Daniel Cabrera (1-1) @ Jered Weaver (4-6)

Cabrera and Weaver both did ridiculously poorly but the Oreo's bullpen cracked and the Angels stood tall.

ANGELS WIN: 8-6
WP: B. Donnelly (5-2)
LP: J. Halama (1-2)
SV: F. Rodriguez (26)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (17-6) @ Steven Shell (0-1)

Chien put up a good outing, it was just that Shell did better. Shell shut us down while Chien gave up 3.

ANGELS WIN: 3-1
WP: S. Shell (1-1)
LP: C. Wang (17-7)
SV: F. Rodriguez (27)


Notable Injured People

Randy Wolf of the Phillies sprains his thumb and is out for 2 weeks.

Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.

Scott Williamson of the Chicago Cubs spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 2 weeks.

Alay Solers of the New York Mets stretched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.

Randy Winn gets a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

I'll be surprised if Roger Clemens doesn't win the Cy Young this year. He has been simply amazing for Baltimore since he got here.

Frank Thomas has been hitless for us many times but somehow manages an amazing .481 OBA.

Jacob Cruz is finally cooling down after being an amazing hitter for us.

Corey Patterson is 3 HRs from another 20-20 season.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .355
HR: Jason Giambi with 41
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 145
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.80
Wins: Clemens and Wang with 17
OPS: Adam Dunn with 1.180
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 41
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 124
Saves: 3 way tie with 33

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 5-7

Oakland Athletics (48-60) @ Baltimore Oreos (72-37)


Game 1
Brian Bannister (6-5) @ Kirk Saarloos (4-5)

Our bats simply destroy Oakland. Everyone got a hit, Frank Thomas picked up his 29th HR this year and Miguel Tejada picked up his 26th. Bannister gave up 0 ER in 6.2 IP.

OREOS WIN: 11-4
WP: B. Bannister (7-5)
LP: K. Saarloos (4-6)


Game 2
Roger Clemens (17-3) @ Barry Zito (6-8)

Roger Clemens. Just. Ain't. Fair. 7.1 IP, 1 ER. His ERA for the year is 1.77. I don't know about you but that is flipping ridiculous. Also no, I have not editted Mr. Clemens here. He is just purely either A) Skilled or B) Lucky or a combination of the two.

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: R. Clemens (18-3)
LP: B. Zito (6-9)
SV: C. Ray (34)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (16-1) @ Daniel Haren (6-9)

The Athletics avoid the sweep as Haren goes 8 IP with 2 ER. Robertson lasted 6 innings with 3 ER. Also Jay Witasick continues to be an excellent pickup this year as he has a 1.59 ERA in Baltimore.

ATHLETICS WIN: 3-2
WP: D. Haren (7-9)
LP: N. Robertson (16-2)
SV: H. Street (22)


Notable Injured People

Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Randy Johnson of the New York Yankees spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 3 weeks.
Aaron Rowand of the Phillies sprains his thumb and is out for 2 weeks.
Jeff Suppan of the St. Louis Cardinals chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Brad Wilkinson of the Texas Rangers chips his kneecap and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

The Oreos have scored 600 runs this year! Yay. Party.
Corey Patterson has taken the stolen base record from Jose Reyes and Podsednik among others. Woo.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .351
HR: Jason Giambi with 44
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 152
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.77
Wins: Roger Clemens with 18
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.172
Steals: Corey Patterson with 44
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 131
Saves: 3 way tie with 34

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 9-11

Baltimore Oreos (74-38) @ Toronto Blue Jays (53-59)


Game 1
Daniel Cabrera (1-1) @ Roy Halladay (9-8)

Cabrera puts up an okay performance with 6.1 IP and 4 ER. Halladay with 5 IP with 3 ER. Frank Thomas was able to hit another HR making it 30 this year.

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: D. Cabrera (2-1)
LP: V. Chulk (1-5)
SV: C. Ray (35)


Game 2
Chien-Ming Wang (17-7) @ Gustavo Chacin (4-5)

... This is a game that if I really was a manager I'd look back at and say, "Wow." Doubles by Tejada and Patterson. Triple by Mora. Homeruns by Hernandez, Patterson, and 2 by Gibbons. Gibbons picks up 7 RBIs. Chien-Ming Wang goes 9 IP with 0 ER. Amazing.

OREOS WIN: 15-0
WP: C. Wang (18-7)
LP: G. Chacin (4-6)


Game 3
Brian Bannister (7-5) @ Ted Lilly (9-8)

Does anyone have a broom cause you just got swept! Okay, seriously, this was another great game. Bannister may only have lasted 6.2 innings but the bullpen got it done. Bannister gave up only 1 run on a solo homer by Shea Hillenbrand. Frank Thomas is looking like a better and better trade every game as he goes long twice. Tejada picks up homerun #27.

OREOS WIN: 7-1
WP: B. Bannister (8-5)
LP: T. Lilly (9-9)


Notable Injured People

Chad Cordero of the Washington Nationals gets a wrist stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Aaron Heilman of the New York Mets has an inflamed rotator cuff and is out for 4 weeks.
Jim Edmonds of the St. Louis Cardinals has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Frank Thomas is hitting like crazy right now. .455 OBA and .667 SLG for Baltimore. I've liked it so much I've made him a 2 year extention at 2.75mil/year.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .352
HR: Jason Giambi with 44
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 156
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.77
Wins: Clemens and Wang with 18
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.190
Steals: Corey Patterson with 47
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 133
Saves: J.J. Puts with 36

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 12-14

Baltimore Oreos (77-38) @ Kansas City Royals (39-76)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (18-3) @ Eduardo Villacis (0-1)

... Can you say 20 runs scored?! I'm not even going into details with this. Check out the boxscore.


Baltimore Oreos at Kansas City Royals
August 12, 2006

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + R H E
Oreos (BAL) 0 3 0 0 0 5 1 110 20 18 0
Royals (KCR) 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 8 1

BALTIMORE ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
B. Roberts (2B) 5 2 2 3 0 3 0 0 .311
C. Patterson (CF) 7 4 0 2 1 8 1 0 .320
M. Tejada (SS) 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
F. Thomas (1B) 4 2 2 2 2 4 0 0 .226
J. Cruz (DH) 4 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 .298
J. Gibbons (RF) 3 2 3 4 0 0 0 1 .256
M. Mora (3B) 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 .303
R. Hernandez (C) 4 3 1 4 1 5 0 0 .300
L. Terrero (LF) 6 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 .283
TOTALS 44 18 12 20 4 20 5 1

2B: M. Tejada (38), J. Gibbons (16), L. Terrero (10)
HR: R. Hernandez (16), F. Thomas 2 (34), C. Patterson (19)

BALTIMORE ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
R. Clemens 6.0 7 2 0 3 3 7 100 1.87
J. Halama 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 22 2.66
T. Williams 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 3.00
TOTALS 9.0 8 2 0 3 3 10 131

KANSAS CITY ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
J. Gathright (CF) 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 .268
S. Costa (LF) 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .417
R. Sanders (DH) 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 .236
J. Huber (1B) 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 .314
E. Brown (RF) 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen (3B) 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .230
R. Gotay (2B) 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 .228
A. Berroa (SS) 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 .254
M. Tonis (C) 4 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 .242
TOTALS 34 8 2 3 0 3 10 0

2B: R. Gotay (6)

KANSAS CITY ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
E. Villacis 5.2 9 4 2 8 8 2 121 13.50
J. Gobble 1.1 2 2 0 1 1 1 30 3.81
T. Wellemeyer 1.1 4 2 1 5 5 1 32 6.02
A. Burgos 0.1 2 3 1 5 5 1 30 4.91
J. Affeldt 0.1 1 1 0 1 1 0 10 10.13
TOTALS 9.0 18 12 4 20 20 5 223

WP: R. Clemens (19-3)
LP: E. Villacis (0-2)

Temperature: 62F
Wind: 3 MPH (right to left)
Attendance: 24,120
Time: 3:42

OREOS WIN: 20-3
WP: R. Clemens (19-3)
LP: E. Villacis (0-2)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (16-2) @ Brian Bass (0-0)

.. AND WE DO IT AGAIN! 19 RUNS SCORED?! Highest scoring series all year I bet. Four baggers by Hernandez (17), Patterson (20), Gibbons (21), Cruz (13), and Terrero (5). Patterson picks up his 20th double of the year. Robertson went 7.2 IP with 3 ER but considering the offense we didn't even need a quality start to win.

On another note their starter, Brian Bass, gave up 9 runs in 1 inning.

OREOS WIN: 19-4
WP: N. Robertson (17-2)
LP: B. Bass (0-1)


Game 3
Daniel Cabrera (2-1) @ Zack Greinke (4-8)

... AND WE DO IT YET AGAIN... 14 runs scored. Does anyone have the record for most runs scored by a single team in a series? Homeruns by Mora (15) and Gibbons (22). Two doubles by Patterson (22) and another 2 by Terrero (12). Daniel Cabrera went 8 innings with 0 ER. That was one crazy game.

OREOS WIN: 14-0
WP: D. Cabrera (3-1)
LP: Z. Greinke (4-9)


Notable Injured People

Brad Penny of the Los Angeles Dodgers has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

We scored 53 runs and gave up 7 in 3 games. We hit 18 hits in all 3 games making it 54 hits in those 3 games. We picked up 20 walks. We hit 11 homers and 8 doubles. Craziest series I've seen this entire year.

The second highest scoring series I've found all year is again with the Royals again the Yankees. There were double digit scores in all 4 games. The Phillies came close where they scored 39 runs against Colorado in a 3 game series.

Looking back at a few of the trades made a few that have really paid off are the Frank Thomas deal for us and the Wakefield deal for St. Louis. Wakefield has been a very effective piece of bullpen while he was a horrible starter this year.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .360
HR: Jason Giambi with 45
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 160
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.87
Wins: Roger Clemens with 19
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.192
Steals: Corey Patterson with 49
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 136
Saves: 2 way tie with 36

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 15-17

New York Yankees (63-54) @ Baltimore Oreos (80-38)

The Yankees have been playing great since the trade deadline despite their moves not working out.


Game 1
Kris Benson (11-6) @ Chien-Ming Wang (18-7)

Chien's streak of excellence is broken as the Yankee bats score 6 runs on him in 3 innings. Our bats never recovered.

YANKEES WIN: 6-4
WP: K. Benson (12-6)
LP: C. Wang (18-8)
SV: M. Rivera (25)


Game 2
Mike Mussina (9-8) @ Donald Veal (0-0)

We send out youngster 21 year old strikeout pitching prospect Donald Veal out to the mound against veteran Mike Mussina. We only let Veal go 5.2 innings but he had quite a bit of success as he only gives up 1 ER in that time. Roberts (5), Tejada (28), and Terrero (6) all hit homers. It'll only be a matter of time before Veal makes his debut in our starting rotation.

OREOS WIN: 8-2
WP: D. Veal (1-0)
LP: M. Mussina (9-9)


Game 3
Kip Wells (9-6) @ Roger Clemens (19-3)

Kip Wells has his first quality start for the Bronx Bombers but Clemens went 8 IP with 0 ER. Nic job Kip, too bad you went against the Rocket. Frank Thomas picks up his 35th homer.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: R. Clemens (20-3)
LP: K. Wells (9-7)
SV: C. Ray (36)


Notable Injured People

Nothing notable


Updates

Frank Thomas moves up to be our 3rd hitter simply due to his success in Baltimore.
Frank Thomas also is now 5th on the seasonal HR board.
Roger Clemens is the first pitcher all year to get 20 wins.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .353
HR: Jason Giambi with 45
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 163
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.79
Wins: Roger Clemens with 20
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.207
Steals: Corey Patterson with 50
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 137
Saves: 3 way tie with 36

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 19-21

Baltimore Oreos (82-39) @ Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim (66-54)

This series means a lot to the Angels. With the Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, and Twins all within 4 games of the wild card they need all the wins they can get.


Game 1
Jered Weaver (4-7) @ Nate Robertson (17-2)

In the 7th a fatal error by Miguel Cabrera gives the Angels the win.

ANGELS WIN: 4-3
WP: J. Weaver (5-7)
LP: N. Robertson (17-3)
SV: F. Rodriguez (30)


Game 2
Steven Shell (1-2) @ Daniel Cabrera (3-1)

This game was all Frank Thomas as he got a 2 run homer in the first inning then an RBI single in the 4th. Daniel Cabrera puts up another great performance as he goes 8 innings with 2 ER.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: D. Cabrera (4-1)
LP: S. Shell (1-3)
SV: C. Ray (37)


Game 3
John Lackey (8-9) @ Chien-Ming Wang (18-7)

Chien comes back strong as he goes 8 IP with 0 ER. Patterson picks up his 21st homerun of the year.

OREOS WIN: 5-0
WP: C. Wang (19-8)
LP: J. Lackey (8-10)


Notable Injured People

More bad news for the Yankees as Rodrigo Lopez has shoulder separation and is out for 3 weeks. They currently have Randy Johnson, Rodrigo Lopez, Carl Pavano, and Kip Wells on the DL.

John Smoltz of the Atlanta Braves chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Despite the Angels losses to us they move into first place in their division. After the Yankee's stint with us they have gone on to win 3 in a row.

The Yankees should have a pretty nasty rotation with Kris Benson, Mike Mussina, Adam Eaton, Carl Pavano, and Kip Wells in a week.

I finally think I've found my bullpen that will be post season ready.
Closer: Chris Ray
Setup: Jorge Julio
Short: Jay Witasick
Short: Todd Williams
Middle: John Halama
Long: Russ Ortiz

Currently we have the 3rd best bullpen ERA wise and the best rotation ERA wise and the most runs scored. I better bring a world series to Nabisco. Er, Baltimore.


League Leaders
Avg: Scott Rolen with .356
HR: Jason Giambi with 46
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 166
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.79
Wins: Roger Clemens with 20
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.207
Steals: Corey Patterson with 52
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 139
Saves: 2 way tie with 37

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 22-25

Kansas City Royals (39-85) @ Baltimore Oreos (84-40)


Game 1
Denny Bautista (4-9) @ Brian Bannister (8-5)

Shutdown! Bannister goes 8 IP without giving up a run and Williams finishes the game. The Big Hurt (37), Patterson (22), and Cruz (15) all get homers.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: B. Bannister (9-5)
LP: D. Bautista (7-10)


Game 2
Runelvys Hernandez (5-15) @ Roger Clemens (20-3)

Shutdown!... except it was the Oreos who got shutdown. Clemens, who went 8 innings with 2 ER, put out a solid outing bu-... Clemens lost?! That is the first time that has ever happened for us! Either way I applaud Hernandez.

ROYALS WIN: 2-0
WP: R. Hernandez (6-15)
LP: R. Clemens (20-4)
SV: M. MacDougal (9)


Game 3
Brandon Duckworth (7-11) @ Nate Robertson (17-3)

The Royals shut us down?! There ain't no way we're taking that! Robertson shuts them down through 8 while Williams closes the game out. Roberts (30), Patterson (25), Cruz (13), Terrero (13) all pick up doubles. The Big Hurt (38) gets another homerun. GO FRANK THOMAS! GO FOR THE HR TITLE!

OREOS WIN: 8-0
WP: N. Robertson (18-3)
LP: B. Duckworth (7-12)


Game 4
Jeremy Affeldt (0-3) @ Daniel Cabrera (4-1)

Cabrera put out a solid outing that went into extra innings where Emil Brown got an RBI single to end the game.

ROYALS WIN: 4-2
WP: J. Peralta (4-4)
LP: J. Halama (1-3)


Notable Injured People

Mike Sweeney of the San Diego Padres dislocates his shoulder and is out for 2 weeks.
Nomar Garciaparra of the Los Angeles Dodgers sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The Big Hurt did overtake Thome for the 4th HR leader spot but then he had a game where he got 3 homers and sent Thomas back to the #5.


League Leaders
Avg: Scott Rolen with .354
HR: Jason Giambi with 48
Hits: Miguel Tejada with 169
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.82
Wins: Roger Clemens with 20
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.206
Steals: Corey Patterson with 54
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 144
Saves: 2 way tie with 38

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 26-28

Oakland Athletics (57-70) @ Baltimore Oreos (86-42)


Game 1
Esteban Loaiza (10-11) @ Chien-Ming Wang (19-8)

Esteban put up a great performance while Chien got sent out early. Homeruns from Johnson, Swisher, and Crosby were what did Chien in.

ATHLETICS WIN: 7-3
WP: E. Loaiza (11-11)
LP: C. Wang (19-9)


Game 2
Kirk Saarloos (5-6) @ Brian Bannister (9-5)

Bannister and Saarloos both put up solid performances but Bannister gave up less runs. Hernandez and Cruz both put up homeruns for their 18th and 17th respectively.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: B. Bannister (10-5)
LP: K. Saarloos (5-7)
SV: C. Ray (38)


Game 3
Barry Zito (7-9) @ Roger Clemens (20-4)

Clemens goes 8 IP with no earned. G'night Oakland. Clemens has left his almighty pitching mark on this game. Cruz picks up his 18th homer.

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: R. Clemens (21-4)
LP: B. Zito (7-10)
SV: C. Ray (39)


Notable Injured People

Brad Lidge of the Houston Astros has shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Brandon Webb appears to be the best cantidate for Cy Young in the National League while Clemens looks strong in the American League. If Clemens falters then Liriano looks for a possible RotY+Cy Young combo. Yay.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips with .356
HR: Jason Giambi with 52
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 175
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.74
Wins: Roger Clemens with 21
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.217
Steals: Corey Patterson with 55
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 158
Saves: J.J. Putz with 40

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 29 - September 1

Baltimore Oreos (88-43) @ Boston Red Sox (71-58)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (18-3) @ Curt Schilling (14-8)

Nate puts up another amazing performance where he went 8 innings with 0 earned. Frank Thomas (39, 40) and Cruz (19) hit a few homers for the team. Miguel Tejada (41) and Cruz (15) pick up doubles as well.

OREOS WIN: 12-0
WP: N. Robertson (19-3)
LP: C. Schilling (14-9)


Game 2
Daniel Cabrera (4-1) @ Jeff Weaver (7-6)

Daniel Cabrera continues to be a great starter as he also goes 8 IP with 0 ER to pick up his 5th win of the year. Miguel Tejada was a homerun away from hitting for the cycle. Frank Thomas (41), Jay Gibbons (23), and Luis Terrero (8, 9) all pick up homers.

OREOS WIN: 15-2
WP: D. Cabrera (5-1)
LP: J. Weaver (7-7)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (19-9) @ Matt Clement (4-7)

Both Wang and Clement put out solid outings (8 IP, 1 run given up) our bullpen was more reliable than beantown's as Chien picks up his 20th win. Chris Ray picks up his 40th save.

OREOS WIN: 3-1
WP: C. Wang (20-9)
LP: J. Lopez (5-3)
SV: C. Ray (40)


Game 4
Brian Bannister (10-5) @ Josh Beckett (16-5)

Bannister had a solid outing that went 7.2 IP with 3 ER but Beckett just was stronger in this pitcher's duel and outdueled Bannister.

RED SOX WIN: 4-2
WP: J. Beckett (17-5)
LP: B. Bannister (10-6)
SV: J. Papelbon (35)


Notable Injured People

Miguel Cabrera of the Florida Marlins breaks his collar bone and is out for 5 weeks.
Zach Miner of the Detroit Tigers has a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The Angels and the Yankees are tied for the AL Wild Card and Boston is only 3.5 games out.

Atlanta is the NL Wild Card leader but Washington, Los Angeles, and St. Louis are 1 game out or less.


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .358
HR: Jason Giambi with 55
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 185
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.74
Wins: Roger Clemens with 21
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.200
Steals: Corey Patterson with 56
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 166
Saves: J.J. Putz with 42

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 2-4

Baltimore Oreos (91-44) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (62-71)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (21-4) @ J.P. Howell (6-6)

Clemens goes 9 innings and allowed only 1 hit in this pitcher's duel. Thanks to Cruz's (16) and Tejada's (43) doubles we were able to edge out a win.

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: R. Clemens (22-4)
LP: J. Howell (6-7)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (19-3) @ Chris Seddon (0-1)

Nate goes 8 innings with 1 earned as Seddon goes 7 innings with 4 earned all thanks to two longballs by Frank Thomas (42, 43).

OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: N. Robertson (20-3)
LP: C. Seddon (0-4)
SV: C. Ray (41)


Game 3
Russ Ortiz (0-0) @ Scott Kazmir (7-8)

With Cabrera out with a minor hip stress fracture Ortiz got the start only to give up 6 runs in 5 innings. Frank Thomas (44, 45) and Mora (16) went long but it wasn't enough to make up for Ortiz.

D-RAYS WIN: 7-5
WP: S. Kazmir (8-8)
LP: R. Ortiz (0-1)
SV: T. Harper (36)


Notable Injured People

Coco Crisp of the Boston Red Sox has severe elbow tendonitis and is out for 2 weeks.
Pedro Astacio of the Washington Nationals chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The Big Hurt has already gone long 4 times in the month of September. This is a career high HR record for him as he passes David Ortiz on the homerun board!

Gil Meche had his first non-quality start. He gave up 4 runs in 5 innings and got the win.


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .358
HR: Jason Giambi with 55
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 188
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.71
Wins: Roger Clemens with 22
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.201
Steals: Corey Patterson with 57
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 167
Saves: J.J. Putz with 43

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 6-8

Baltimore Oreos (91-43) @ New York Yankees (77-60)


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (20-9) @ Kris Benson (13-7)

Chien-Ming Wang (8 IP, 2 ER, 5 Ks) does well against his former team but Benson (5IP, 3 ER, 3 K) does more poorly. Tejada (29) and Patterson (23) hit homers off Benson and Farnsworth respectively.

OREOS WIN: 7-2
WP: C. Wang (21-9)
LP: K. Benson (13-8)


Game 2
Roger Clemens (22-4) @ Mike Mussina (11-10)

Clemens (5.2 IP, 4 ER, 5 Ks) doesn't do as well as we had hoped and Mussina (7.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 Ks) did exceptionally well considering how his record has been. Luis Terrero picks up his 10th homer.

YANKEES WIN: 4-3
WP: M. Mussina (12-10)
LP: R. Clemens (22-5)
SV: M. Rivera (31)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (20-3) @ Kip Wells (11-7)

A flurry of doubles takes Robertson (4 IP, 7 ER, 5 Ks) down quickly while Kip Wells (7.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 Ks) struts his stuff. Tejada (44) and Cruz (17) pick up doubles.

YANKEES WIN: 8-1
WP: K. Wells (12-7)
LP: N. Robertson (20-4)


Notable Injured People

Aubrey Huff of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Victor Martinez of the Cleveland Indians breaks his finger and is out for 5 weeks.
Scott Kazmir of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 5 weeks.
Claudio Vargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

We've walked into this month with a losing record :(


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .357
HR: Jason Giambi with 55
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 192
ERA: Brandon Webb with 1.74
Wins: Roger Clemens with 22
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.186
Steals: Corey Patterson with 57
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 168
Saves: J.J. Putz with 44

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 9-11

Tampa Ray Devil Rays (64-75) @ Baltimore Oreos (94-47)


Game 1
Chris Seddon (0-4) @ Donald Veal (1-0)

Veal's performance (7.1 IP, 3 ER, 12 Ks) was practically awe inspiring. He is an excellent starting pitcher. Backed with 2 doubles by Roberts and Mora's 17th homer he rode out an easy win.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: D. Veal (2-0)
LP: C. Seddon (0-5)
SV: C. Ray (42)


Game 2
Andy Sonnanstine (0-0) @ Hayden Penn (0-0)

Penn (7.2 IP, 4 ER, 6 Ks) wasn't as amazing as Veal but he ate up the innings as he filled in for Chien. Backed by 2 Thomas doubles and a Thomas (46) homerun we kept the game tied and won it in extra innings.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: J. Witasick (1-0)
LP: T. Harper (4-5)


Game 3
Jamie Shields (7-13) @ Roger Clemens (22-5)

Clemens makes up for his last loss by going 8.1 IP with 0 ER and 8 strikeouts. Jamie Shields (7 IP, 2 ER, 2 Ks) made a valiant performance but ended up empty.

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: R. Clemens (23-5)
LP: J. Shields (7-14)
SV: C. Ray (43)


Notable Injured People

Gavin Floyd of the Phillies has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Todd Coffey of the Cincinatti Reds has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

With both Daniel Cabrera and Chien-Ming Wang having these minor injuries it let me see how good our prospects could do in a spot start here. Donald Veal has done excellent and Penn did fine for filling in. Those decisions made me feel much better than starting Clemens on short rest or having Russ Ortiz start again.


League Leaders
Avg: Chad Tracy with .357
HR: Jason Giambi with 56
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 197
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.76
Wins: Roger Clemens with 23
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.182
Steals: Corey Patterson with 58
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 173
Saves: J.J. Putz with 47

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 13-15

New York Yankees (81-62) @ Baltimore Oreos (97-47)


Game 1
Mike Mussina (12-10) @ Daniel Cabrera (5-1)

Cabrera (6 IP, 2 ER, 4 Ks) puts up a good performance but Mussina (4.2 IP, 4 ER, 2 Ks) had a poorer one. Roberts (5) and Cabrera (30) put up homers. Tejada also puts up 2 doubles.

OREOS WIN: 7-2
WP: D. Cabrera (6-1)
LP: M. Mussina (12-11)


Game 2
Kip Wells (12-7) @ Chien-Ming Wang (21-9)

Chien-Ming Wang (8 IP, 0 ER, 2 Ks) puts up a strong performance as Kip Wells (3.2 IP, 6 ER, 1 K) doesn't deliver. Homeruns by Hernandez (17) and Thomas (47) aid our offense to an easy win.

OREOS WIN: 11-2
WP: C. Wang (22-9)
LP: K. Wells (12-8)


Game 3
Adam Eaton (6-3) @ Brian Bannister (10-6)

Thanks to Jeff Conine, whom came in as a defensive replacement, we won on an RBI single in extra innings.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: T. Williams (2-0)
LP: R. Lopez (8-8)


Notable Injured People

Randy Wolf of the Phillies has a stretched ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Miguel Astacio of the Colorado Rockies breaks his finger and is out for 4 weeks.
Ray King of the Colorado Rockies chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Luis Castillo of the Minnesota Twins has an inflamed rottaor cuff and is out for 4 weeks.
John Rheinecker of the Texas Rangers has a stretched ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

As of the 14th we have clinched the AL East!

Most people would look at the Big Hurt's .236 average and say, "Egh", but his .355 OBA is very nice and his .568 SLG makes him a very effective hitter in our lineup.

With Jacob Cruz slumping he'll have the next series off. Jeff Conine'll be our DH until then.


League Leaders
Avg: Scott Rolen with .356
HR: Jason Giambi with 56
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 203
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.76
Wins: Roger Clemens with 23
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.173
Steals: Corey Patterson with 58
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 174
Saves: J.J. Putz with 48

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 16-18

Baltimore Oreos (100-47) @ Toronto Blue Jays (66-77)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (23-5) @ Gustavo Chacin (7-9)

In comparison to all his other starts this was a poor one for Clemens (7 IP, 5 ER, 6 Ks) but a win is a win. Frank Thomas (48), Miguel Tejada (31), Corey Patterson (24, 25), and Luis Terrero (11) all picked up homeruns to aid Clemens to victory. Frank Thomas actually went 4-5 which, considering his contact, is amazing.

OREOS WIN: 9-7
WP: R. Clemens (24-5)
LP: G. Chacin (7-10)
SV: C. Ray (44)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (20-3) @ Josh Towers (3-8)

In another massive win Nate Robertson (8 IP, 2 ER, 4 Ks) decimated the competition. Hernandez (20), the Big Hurt (49, 50), Jeff Conine (12) all hit homeruns.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: N. Robertson (21-4)
LP: J. Towers (3-9)


Game 3
Penn Hayden (0-0) @ Ismael Ramirez (4-3)

Hayden puts up a complete game (8 IP, 3 ER, 10 Ks) but the Blue Jays shut our hitting down for the win.

BLUE JAYS WIN: 3-0
WP: I. Ramirez (4-4)
LP: H. Penn (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Elizardo Ramirez of the Cincinatti Reds sprains his lower back and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Jeff Conine did exceptionally well filling in for Jacob Cruz. Cruz now has 2 series to end this slump and if he fails to do so then Frank Thomas moves to DH and Conine to 1st.

Daniel Cabrera's occasional bruises and such have allowed us to further test our prospects ability at the big league level. Hayden's performance was spectacular even if it was a loss.


League Leaders
Avg: Freddy Sanchez with .358
HR: Jason Giambi with 58
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 208
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.91
Wins: Roger Clemens with 24
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.171
Steals: Corey Patterson with 59
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 176
Saves: J.J. Putz with 48

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 19-21

Boston Red Sox (79-70) @ Baltimore Oreos (102-48)


Game 1
Jason Johnson (4-7) @ Chien-Ming Wang (22-9)

Wang (8 IP, 1 ER, 1 K) puts up a great performance but is bolstered by doubles by Roberts (37), Mora (31), Tejada (49), Patterson (29), and Terrero (19).

Cruz Checkup: 1-3

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: C. Wang (23-9)
LP: J. Johnson (4-8)


Game 2
Josh Beckett (18-7) @ Brian Bannister (10-6)

Bannister goes 6 innings with 4 earned for the loss. Patterson picks up homerun #26.

Cruz Checkup: 1-7

RED SOX WIN: 6-4
WP: J. Lester (4-4)
LP: C. Ray (0-4)


Game 3
Curt Schilling (14-12) @ Roger Clemens (24-5)

We send Schilling packing after 5 innings. Clemens lasts 6 innings with 3 earned with 5 Ks. Jacob Cruz picks up his 20th homerun this year.

2B: R. Hernandez (33), F. Thomas (17), B. Roberts (40), J. Gibbons (21)
3B: R. Hernandez (2), M. Tejada (7)

Plenty of extra base hits too.

Cruz Checkup: 3-12, 1 HR

OREOS WIN: 10-2
WP: R. Clemens (25-5)
LP: C. Schilling (14-13)


Notable Injured People

Kris Benson of the New York Yankees has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Kendall of the Oakland Athletics has a sprained neck and is out for 2 weeks.
Ryan Howard of the Phillies has a pulled groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Dioner Navarro of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has a severed knee ligament and is out for 9 months. That is 36 weeks, people. Goodbye Dioner!


Updates

With Cruz hitting 3 for 12 he'll need a few more hits for me to think that he is worth over Conine this year but he still can change my opinion.


League Leaders
Avg: Freddy Sanchez with .359
HR: Jason Giambi with 59
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 211
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.97
Wins: Roger Clemens with 25
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.166
Steals: Corey Patterson with 60
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 177
Saves: J.J. Putz with 49

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 23-25

Baltimore Oreos (104-49) @ Oakland Athletics (67-84)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (21-4) @ Barry Zito (8-12)

Robertson (8 IP, 1 ER, 8 Ks) had an excellent outing. Cruz hits another homerun for his 21nd this year. Zito had a solid 5 IP 3 ER but it wasn't enough.

Cruz Checkup: 5 for 17 with 2 HRs

OREOS WIN: 5-1
WP: N. Robertson (22-4)
LP: B. Zito (8-13)


Game 2
Daniel Cabrera (6-1) @ Dan Haren (9-12)

Daniel Cabrera (7.1 IP, 1 ER, 5 Ks) puts up another solid performance after getting over his bruised kidney. With a double from Patterson (31) and Conine (18) plus a homerun by Mora (18) we got another win.

Cruz Checkup: 5 for 20 with 2 HRs

OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: D. Cabrera (7-1)
LP: D. Haren (9-13)
SV: C. Ray (45)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (23-9) @ Esteban Loaiza (11-14)

Loaiza (7 IP, 3 ER, 8 Ks) outdoes Wang (5 IP, 6 ER, 1 K) as Oakland avoids the sweep. Our offense did all it could with doubles from Hernandez (34), Tejada (50), Cruz (19), and Terrero (20) and a two homers from Patterson (27, 28).

Cruz Checkup: 6 for 24 with 2 HRs and a double

ATHLETICS WIN: 6-5
WP: E. Loaiza (12-14)
LP: C. Wang (23-10)
SV: H. Street (32)


Notable Injured People

Paul Byrd of the Cleveland Indians has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Dallas McPherson of the Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Tim Corcoran of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays stretches his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Eric Byrnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks has a hairline wrist break and is out for 2 weeks.
Tony Armas of the Washington Nationals has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Jeff Kent of the Los Angeles Dodgers ruptured his knee ligament and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The Angels and the Yankees are down to the wire as they are tied in the Wild Card! The Yanks have 4 games against the Blue Jays and 2 against the Red Sox. The Angels have 3 against the Rangers and 3 against the Athletics. The Angels have it easiest here.


League Leaders
Avg: Freddy Sanchez with .368
HR: Jason Giambi with 59
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 216
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.97
Wins: Roger Clemens with 25
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.161
Steals: Corey Patterson with 64
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 179
Saves: J.J. Putz with 51

[Sanji Watsuki]

PLAYOFF PREP
We're aiming to have Clemens, Robertson, Cabrera, and Wang all rested for the playoffs. Clemens will get 1 more start to try and hit 26 wins and then it will be a 4 man rotation of Russ Ortiz, Donald Veal, Hayden Penn, and Liz Radhames.


September 27-29

Baltimore Oreos (106-50) @ Kansas City Royals (51-105)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (25-5) @ Eduardo Villacis (0-6)

Clemens may not have gotten his 26th win but Frank Thomas goes long three times for his 51st, 52nd, and 53rd homeruns this year. He is now in 2nd place for homeruns next to Jason Giambi who has 60!

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: C. Ray (1-4)
LP: J. Peralta (7-7)
SV: J. Julio (3)


Game 2
Russ Ortiz (0-1) @ Brian Bass (1-4)

We didn't pull a win out but the Big Hurt gets #54 as he smashes a long fly ball over the right field fence.

ROYALS WIN: 6-5
WP: A. Burgos (4-0)
LP: J. Halama (1-4)


Game 3
Donald Veal (2-0) @ Chris Nicoll (0-1)

Veal strikes out 9 in 5.2 innings. He lets 2 runs get by but the bullpen finishes this up. Mora (19) and Gibbons (24) hit homers.

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: D. Veal (3-0)
LP: C. Nicoll (0-2)


Notable Injured People

Kyle Farnsworth of the New York Yankees has severe elbow tendonitis and is out for 2 weeks. This could mean they have lost the playoffs.


Updates

The Yankees are one game behind the Angels! Washington and the Dodgers are tied for the Wild Card! Atlanta is only 1 game out!


League Leaders
Avg: Freddy Sanchez with .366
HR: Jason Giambi with 61
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 217
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.98
Wins: Roger Clemens with 25
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.180
Steals: Corey Patterson with 64
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 182
Saves: J.J. Putz with 52

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 30 - October 2

Toronto Blue Jays (76-83) @ Baltimore Oreos (108-51)

END OF YEAR SPECIAL!
Everything is down to the wire in the wild card. Who will take it?!


Game 1
Roy Halladay (14-10) @ Hayden Penn (0-1)

Penn goes 7.1 IP with 2 ER and 5 Ks to beat Halladay! Mora (20) and Patterson (29) hit homeruns. If Patterson can hit 1 more in the next 2 games he'll have a 30-30 season.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: H. Penn (1-1)
LP: R. Halladay (14-11)


Game 2
Gustavo Chacin (7-11) @ Liz Radhames (0-0)

Radhames in his major league debut goes 5.2 innings with 3 earned runs. Brian Roberts belts 2 more doubles, Terrero hits a triple and a homerun, Frank Thomas hits his 55th homerun this year.

OREOS WIN: 7-6
WP: R. Liz (1-0)
LP: G. Chacin (7-12)
SV: C. Ray (46)


Game 3
Ted Lilly (13-14) @ Garrett Olson (0-0)

They may have wiped the floor with Olson but Patterson gets his 30th homerun this year! He has a 30 homerun 30 steals season!

BLUE JAYS WIN: 7-3
WP: T. Lilly (14-14)
LP: G. Olson (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Russell Martin of the Los Angeles Dodgers pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Alex Escobar of the Washington Nationals sprains his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Chris Young of the Arizona Diamondbacks has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Melvin Mora of the Baltimore Oreos has a sprained ankle and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

We've just lost Melvin Mora, our star 3B. We have two choices. A) Play Brandon Fahey in Mora's place or B) Bring up Andy LaRoche and play him in Mora's place.

The Dodgers and the Nats were tied for the Wild Card but the Nats go home empty handed as Hendrickson outpitches them.


League Leaders
Avg: Freddy Sanchez .364
HR: Jason Giambi with 61
Hits: Ichiro Suzuki with 221
ERA: Roger Clemens with 1.98
Wins: Roger Clemens with 25
OPS: Albert Pujols with 1.183
Steals: Scott Podsednik with 57
RBIs: Jason Giambi with 182
Saves: J.J. Putz with 52

[Sanji Watsuki]

PLAYOFF SPECIAL!

Welcome to the Playoff Special! Sanji Watsuki, Baltimore Oreo GM, here ready to run you down the teams of the playoffs!


NATIONAL LEAGUE!
NEW YORK METS
95-67

The Mets have had a solid pitching rotation and bullpen all year. Armed with a high scoring offense they are a force to be reckoned with. Expectations for this team have been high since the beginning and I think they've lived up to them.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Glavine, Tom NYM 218.1 2.93 33 33 13 6 0 204 53 9.65
Martinez, Pedro NYM 194.1 3.75 32 32 14 7 0 243 63 10.10
Hernandez, Orlando NYM 179.1 3.61 28 28 10 11 0 148 68 10.69
Soler, Alay NYM 170.0 4.50 26 26 16 5 0 107 71 12.23
Chen, Bruce NYM 160.0 4.05 27 27 11 9 0 123 65 12.94
Trachsel, Steve NYM 134.1 3.08 32 13 8 5 1 85 38 10.05
Bradford, Chad NYM 88.2 3.05 64 0 5 5 2 56 30 11.17
Sanchez, Duaner NYM 75.0 3.24 77 0 4 8 3 56 35 12.12
Wagner, Billy NYM 72.0 1.75 75 0 3 5 45 77 31 9.38
Heilman, Aaron NYM 58.1 5.40 49 0 5 3 0 59 28 13.58
Ring, Royce NYM 20.0 8.10 20 0 1 1 0 14 13 19.35
Bell, Heath NYM 11.2 6.94 7 0 2 0 0 10 6 13.89
Urdaneta, Lino NYM 11.2 6.17 3 1 0 1 0 11 6 15.43
Feliciano, Pedro NYM 7.1 1.23 4 1 2 0 0 6 4 9.82
Humber, Philip NYM 6.0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 6 1 10.50
Pelfrey, Mike NYM 5.0 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 5 1 18.00
Schmoll, Steve NYM 2.0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 3 3 22.50

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Reyes, Jose NYM 154 .288 645 186 42 15 19 54 91 55 17 130 46 .488 .342
Beltran, Carlos NYM 162 .282 599 169 45 6 37 101 140 23 5 132 113 .563 .386
Lopez, Javy NYM 151 .265 581 154 30 3 19 39 133 0 1 72 87 .425 .313
Wright, David NYM 151 .326 567 185 27 6 32 71 108 15 2 102 129 .564 .405
Delgado, Carlos NYM 155 .254 535 136 28 2 29 65 120 0 1 69 110 .477 .336
Valentin, Jose NYM 155 .202 534 108 31 6 17 31 90 7 1 62 66 .378 .247
Floyd, Cliff NYM 153 .261 525 137 26 2 18 72 117 5 4 72 65 .421 .352
Nady, Xavier NYM 135 .232 509 118 26 6 16 29 98 1 1 51 70 .401 .275
Lo Duca, Paul NYM 97 .270 252 68 12 2 4 11 19 0 3 22 31 .381 .300
Infante, Omar NYM 70 .289 197 57 9 3 8 14 32 8 1 33 26 .487 .347
Chavez, Endy NYM 84 .271 133 36 11 1 1 11 17 6 2 22 17 .391 .324
Tucker, Michael NYM 45 .223 112 25 6 0 2 12 35 0 0 9 4 .330 .298
Glavine, Tom NYM 32 .125 72 9 0 0 0 2 25 0 0 3 3 .125 .147
Martinez, Pedro NYM 30 .063 63 4 0 0 0 1 34 0 0 3 1 .063 .078
Soler, Alay NYM 24 .109 55 6 0 0 0 4 24 0 0 3 0 .109 .169
Hernandez, Orlando NYM 26 .127 55 7 1 0 0 5 19 0 0 2 1 .145 .200
Woodward, Chris NYM 14 .125 40 5 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 2 .125 .186
Trachsel, Steve NYM 13 .135 37 5 0 0 0 2 14 0 1 1 1 .135 .179
Chen, Bruce NYM 19 .121 33 4 1 0 0 1 12 0 0 5 0 .152 .147
Gomez, Alexis NYM 28 .333 27 9 4 0 0 3 6 2 0 5 1 .481 .400
Bowman, Shawn NYM 5 .200 20 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 1 .200 .273
Marrero, Eli NYM 28 .250 16 4 0 0 3 2 4 0 0


LOS ANGELES DODGERS
92-71

Mark Hendrickson and Brad Penny came out of nowhere to lead this team to the World Series. Derek Lowe hasn't been up to expectation but the rest of their staff rounds it out. They have a solid bullpen and a great lineup but they have holes to fill with both Russell Martin and Jeff Kent out.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Hendrickson, Mark LAD 235.2 2.71 32 32 18 9 0 157 77 10.58
Lowe, Derek LAD 215.2 4.17 33 33 14 9 0 154 82 12.77
Penny, Brad LAD 204.1 2.95 29 29 15 8 0 154 44 10.22
Tomko, Brett LAD 185.2 4.61 29 29 11 7 0 99 54 12.46
Sele, Aaron LAD 163.2 3.74 27 27 7 7 0 83 71 13.53
Billingsley, Chad LAD 93.0 4.16 28 10 4 4 3 96 45 12.29
Beimel, Joe LAD 68.0 3.71 65 0 8 4 0 20 12 12.31
Baez, Danys LAD 66.0 2.32 70 0 6 3 26 47 16 12.41
Perez, Odalis LAD 61.1 7.48 49 0 2 5 0 68 36 17.32
Osoria, Franquelis LAD 55.1 3.42 42 0 6 4 2 30 14 11.55
DuBose, Eric LAD 28.2 3.77 6 2 1 1 0 18 11 8.79
Hamulack, Tim LAD 28.0 3.86 21 0 0 5 0 26 14 15.75
Houlton, D.J. LAD 26.0 3.81 20 0 0 2 0 16 10 13.15
Carter, Lance LAD 5.1 0.00 5 0 0 0 1 2 1 11.81
Megrew, Mike LAD 5.0 9.00 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 21.60

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Furcal, Rafael LAD 163 .289 686 198 31 10 14 76 106 52 33 118 71 .424 .360
Martin, Russell LAD 144 .305 555 169 38 14 6 48 66 15 3 83 86 .456 .362
Garciaparra, Nomar LAD 143 .309 518 160 21 3 23 68 42 9 3 91 91 .494 .393
Kent, Jeff LAD 154 .269 494 133 29 4 19 69 91 2 3 70 81 .460 .366
Drew, J.D. LAD 112 .284 440 125 22 5 26 60 90 3 6 80 86 .534 .370
Izturis, Cesar LAD 116 .267 435 116 24 4 7 30 50 14 8 51 57 .389 .318
Repko, Jason LAD 103 .253 396 100 24 3 18 21 98 21 6 54 58 .465 .293
Cruz, Jose LAD 94 .247 312 77 12 1 8 33 80 0 2 35 48 .369 .323
Werth, Jayson LAD 57 .237 215 51 10 2 8 24 56 7 3 29 35 .414 .314
Mueller, Bill LAD 77 .284 204 58 8 1 6 28 33 0 2 23 32 .422 .370
Ruggiano, Justin LAD 55 .212 146 31 11 0 0 15 56 3 2 11 9 .288 .299
Ethier, Andre LAD 29 .216 116 25 6 0 1 8 24 0 1 8 8 .293 .266
Hall, Toby LAD 37 .261 115 30 4 0 5 4 9 0 1 15 17 .426 .286
Saenz, Olmedo LAD 52 .297 111 33 8 0 2 16 27 0 0 12 23 .423 .380
Hendrickson, Mark LAD 31 .155 84 13 1 0 0 7 39 0 0 5 3 .167 .220
Martinez, Ramon LAD 54 .225 80 18 2 0 0 3 11 0 0 11 7 .250 .253
Lowe, Derek LAD 31 .116 69 8 2 0 0 1 27 0 0 3 2 .145 .129
Penny, Brad LAD 28 .185 65 12 2 0 0 1 21 0 0 8 1 .215 .197
Sele, Aaron LAD 25 .000 51 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 0 1 1 .000 .019
Chen, Chin-Feng LAD 22 .200 50 10 3 0 0 4 14 1 0 5 1 .260 .259
Tomko, Brett LAD 26 .042 48 2 0 0 0 1 22 0 0 1 2 .042 .061
Robles, Oscar LAD 58 .341 44 15 1 1 1 10 4 0 0 11 4 .477 .473
Abreu, Etanislao LAD 19 .270 37 10 1 0 0 4 9 1 1 7 5 .297 .341
Aybar, Willy LAD 33 .167 30 5 1 0 0 4 4 0 0 3 2 .200 .265
Billingsley, Chad LAD 10 .167 24 4 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 .208 .167
Matos, Luis LAD 7 .000 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Greenberg, Adam LAD 6 .111 9 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .333 .200

[Sanji Watsuki]

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
100-62

Arizona looked toward the playoffs all year and now they have the chance to knab their second World Series. Brandon Webb is most likely the NL Cy Young Winner and with their aquisitions of Jamey Wright and Erik Bedard they have a very solid rotation. Their bullpen hasn't exactly been reliable, but hasn't been unreliable either. Arizona sported a strong lineup all year but with the loss of Eric Byrnes they also have a hole to fill.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Webb, Brandon ARI 240.1 2.17 34 33 21 5 0 225 63 8.91
Bedard, Erik ARI 204.2 3.56 31 31 15 6 0 181 59 11.35
Wright, Jamey ARI 203.2 5.35 33 33 13 15 0 106 74 14.41
Vargas, Claudio ARI 177.0 3.51 27 26 18 4 1 143 66 11.69
Batista, Miguel ARI 172.2 5.32 30 30 9 8 0 101 80 14.54
Santos, Victor ARI 129.2 4.03 29 20 9 8 0 71 51 12.91
Gonzalez, Enrique ARI 129.2 5.28 25 21 4 9 0 103 51 13.26
Cruz, Juan ARI 96.2 4.10 19 13 6 1 0 76 29 11.73
Vizcaino, Luis ARI 95.0 4.55 74 0 9 9 2 75 38 11.27
Valverde, Jose ARI 68.1 2.11 73 0 2 3 51 77 32 10.93
Bruney, Brian ARI 55.0 6.05 44 0 2 2 1 59 26 13.09
Lyon, Brandon ARI 53.1 3.54 43 0 5 1 0 35 18 11.31
Owings, Micah ARI 15.0 3.00 2 2 1 0 0 14 3 7.20
Gonzalez, Edgar ARI 6.2 9.45 2 1 0 0 0 5 2 16.20
Shappi, A.J. ARI 5.2 7.94 1 1 0 1 0 8 2 19.06
Slaten, Doug ARI 4.2 7.71 4 0 0 0 0 8 2 15.43
Koplove, Mike ARI 2.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 13.50

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Green, Shawn ARI 160 .304 631 192 42 7 25 73 96 7 6 100 116 .512 .380
Counsell, Craig ARI 149 .287 600 172 37 3 11 62 75 24 18 98 53 .413 .361
Jackson, Conor ARI 156 .285 582 166 45 1 7 78 73 4 0 91 84 .402 .372
Hudson, Orlando ARI 158 .256 566 145 31 5 12 61 104 11 2 75 63 .392 .336
Tracy, Chad ARI 143 .343 551 189 37 1 34 51 70 3 2 96 114 .599 .403
Gonzalez, Luis ARI 155 .273 543 148 38 4 25 72 76 2 2 85 107 .495 .362
Byrnes, Eric ARI 133 .276 515 142 31 14 11 49 94 13 3 99 62 .454 .344
Estrada, Johnny ARI 120 .295 396 117 22 0 8 31 43 2 0 38 46 .412 .343
Snyder, Chris ARI 116 .248 282 70 12 0 8 28 60 1 0 35 39 .376 .325
Young, Chris ARI 42 .242 153 37 13 1 5 18 45 7 4 28 14 .438 .326
Hairston, Scott ARI 101 .270 122 33 7 1 6 17 29 0 1 20 30 .492 .364
Webb, Brandon ARI 32 .151 86 13 0 0 0 0 34 1 0 7 7 .151 .149
Barden, Brian ARI 33 .229 83 19 6 1 0 4 18 0 0 5 9 .325 .270
Wright, Jamey ARI 32 .182 66 12 1 0 0 1 24 0 0 4 5 .197 .194
Clark, Tony ARI 41 .306 62 19 3 1 4 10 10 0 0 9 17 .581 .419
Vargas, Claudio ARI 26 .053 57 3 0 0 0 1 19 0 0 2 2 .053 .069
Easley, Damion ARI 24 .115 52 6 1 0 1 5 15 0 0 3 5 .192 .220
Batista, Miguel ARI 28 .154 52 8 0 0 0 1 25 0 0 3 6 .154 .170
Gonzalez, Enrique ARI 20 .128 39 5 0 0 0 3 14 0 0 1 2 .128 .190
Santos, Victor ARI 19 .171 35 6 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 .171 .194
Cruz, Juan ARI 12 .125 32 4 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 1 1 .125 .152
Perez, Kenny ARI 14 .194 31 6 3 0 0 3 3 1 1 3 2 .290 .306
Bedard, Erik ARI 13 .032 31 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 .032 .032
Gil, Jerry ARI 7 .185 27 5 2 2 0 2 9 1 0 2 4 .407 .241
Cota, Jesus ARI 9 .412 17 7 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 .824 .412



ST LOUIS CARDINALS
92-70

The Cards really turned the season around for themselves at the trade deadline. At the deadline they were a sub-.500 team but now their made it to the World Series. Chris Carpenter has been a solid staff ace all year and with Ponson turning his year around as with Blanton they have a chance this year. Their lineup has also been solid. Don't lower your guard against them or you'll be sorry.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Carpenter, Chris STL 227.2 3.36 33 33 18 7 0 198 48 10.00
Ponson, Sidney STL 177.2 4.56 29 29 13 9 0 102 59 12.36
Suppan, Jeff STL 171.1 4.10 28 28 9 6 0 108 58 12.45
Blanton, Joe STL 162.1 4.99 29 29 11 8 0 120 49 12.75
Mulder, Mark STL 161.2 4.40 25 25 7 10 0 97 45 11.86
Wakefield, Tim STL 144.2 5.97 44 22 10 11 1 104 56 14.81
Tankersley, Dennis STL 79.0 5.35 48 0 4 6 2 67 29 13.33
Isringhausen, Jason STL 74.0 2.55 71 0 2 2 42 60 35 10.58
Marquis, Jason STL 64.0 4.22 13 10 4 3 0 41 20 12.52
Looper, Braden STL 63.0 3.29 53 0 7 4 3 35 19 12.14
Hancock, Josh STL 55.1 4.39 41 0 4 0 0 22 17 11.71
Reyes, Anthony STL 10.2 5.91 2 2 0 2 0 10 2 12.66
Riedling, John STL 7.2 8.22 5 1 0 0 0 3 4 16.43
Cali, Carmen STL 7.0 10.29 6 1 0 2 0 6 3 15.43
Webb, John STL 5.1 3.38 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 8.44
Narveson, Chris STL 5.0 9.00 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 16.20
Falkenborg, Brian STL 3.0 3.00 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 18.00

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Luna, Hector STL 154 .266 691 184 39 6 10 43 136 28 25 100 45 .384 .317
Eckstein, David STL 157 .295 672 198 31 3 2 40 52 12 6 116 56 .359 .342
Encarnacion, Juan STL 150 .303 638 193 29 14 31 23 96 3 5 93 137 .538 .331
Rolen, Scott STL 161 .352 600 211 48 0 33 60 73 12 9 107 142 .597 .418
Pujols, Albert STL 157 .330 539 178 30 1 55 163 67 6 3 136 131 .696 .487
Edmonds, Jim STL 140 .271 483 131 22 0 32 71 114 2 1 62 106 .516 .363
Bigbie, Larry STL 120 .247 433 107 21 2 14 45 109 5 2 53 51 .402 .319
Molina, Yadier STL 97 .232 340 79 12 0 2 15 25 0 1 23 29 .285 .276
Hernandez, Michel STL 71 .243 210 51 8 0 0 23 35 1 0 24 15 .281 .319
Rodriguez, John STL 108 .299 157 47 3 4 0 20 47 0 0 20 7 .369 .385
DeRosa, Mark STL 71 .298 141 42 13 1 0 13 35 2 0 15 15 .404 .359
Snelling, Chris STL 26 .306 85 26 5 1 1 8 15 1 1 11 11 .424 .372
Carpenter, Chris STL 30 .137 73 10 0 0 0 2 25 0 0 5 0 .137 .160
Reed, Jeremy STL 21 .300 60 18 2 1 1 3 7 2 2 7 5 .417 .338
Mulder, Mark STL 23 .132 53 7 0 0 0 1 22 0 0 2 0 .132 .148
Suppan, Jeff STL 28 .094 53 5 0 0 0 3 21 0 0 1 3 .094 .143
Ponson, Sidney STL 27 .113 53 6 1 0 0 4 21 0 0 4 0 .132 .175
Duncan, Chris STL 46 .306 49 15 4 0 2 4 10 1 0 7 13 .510 .352
Miles, Aaron STL 22 .204 49 10 2 0 0 5 4 3 0 3 3 .245 .278
Choi, Hee Seop STL 35 .159 44 7 0 0 0 2 14 0 0 4 3 .159 .196
Blanton, Joe STL 13 .160 25 4 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 .160 .222
Marquis, Jason STL 10 .364 22 8 1 0 2 0 5 0 0 3 5 .682 .364
Hanson, Travis STL 12 .250 20 5 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 2 .350 .286

When it all comes down to who will win the NL my money is on Arizona and has been since the allstar break.

[Sanji Watsuki]

AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE OREOS
110-52

My team, the Baltimore Oreos, have the highest winning record of the Major Leagues. Roger Clemens is the best cantidate for the AL Cy Young but if he wasn't there then Nate Robertson and Chien-Ming Wang'd have a chance. Our bullpen hasn't been very solid all year but with a few trades I've turned it into a fairly reliable one. Our offense has practically been godly with Corey Patterson hitting 30 HRs with 30 steals, Frank Thomas with 55 HRs, Miguel Tejada with 31 HRs, and really just being an all around great team.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Clemens, Roger BAL 240.2 1.98 34 34 25 5 0 225 70 8.75
Robertson, Nate BAL 234.1 2.57 33 33 22 4 0 189 79 10.60
Wang, Chien-Ming BAL 226.2 3.45 33 33 23 10 0 110 57 11.55
Bannister, Brian BAL 116.2 2.93 19 18 10 6 0 104 58 12.73
Halama, John BAL 83.2 2.58 53 0 1 4 1 60 23 10.97
Cabrera, Daniel BAL 73.1 3.19 12 9 7 1 0 56 38 11.05
Julio, Jorge BAL 66.1 2.98 62 0 5 4 3 70 34 11.67
Ortiz, Russ BAL 63.0 5.00 15 2 0 1 0 31 31 13.86
Ray, Chris BAL 54.0 3.00 59 0 1 4 46 54 21 10.33
Rleal, Sendy BAL 52.0 5.88 43 0 3 6 0 32 20 14.02
Williams, Todd BAL 45.2 2.56 41 0 2 0 0 25 15 12.02
Medders, Brandon BAL 40.2 5.31 31 0 2 0 0 36 15 11.29
Witasick, Jay BAL 29.2 1.52 20 0 1 0 0 30 13 10.62
Hawkins, LaTroy BAL 23.1 5.40 17 0 3 2 0 18 6 13.50
Penn, Hayden BAL 23.0 3.52 3 3 1 1 0 21 5 9.39
Broxton, Jonathan BAL 22.0 9.41 23 0 0 2 7 39 16 19.64
Veal, Donald BAL 18.2 2.89 3 3 3 0 0 27 7 10.61
Olson, Garrett BAL 6.2 9.45 1 1 0 1 0 7 3 17.55
Liz, Radhames BAL 5.2 4.76 1 1 1 0 0 4 3 17.47

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Tejada, Miguel BAL 162 .313 686 215 50 7 31 39 74 5 0 112 132 .542 .355
Roberts, Brian BAL 157 .323 671 217 42 7 5 72 90 20 12 121 50 .429 .390
Mora, Melvin BAL 157 .279 605 169 31 7 20 56 122 3 5 96 80 .453 .350
Hernandez, Ramon BAL 153 .278 598 166 35 2 20 43 92 4 2 82 97 .443 .330
Patterson, Corey BAL 137 .308 584 180 32 3 30 34 96 64 7 108 118 .527 .344
Gibbons, Jay BAL 137 .250 535 134 21 0 24 49 87 2 0 80 64 .424 .319
Thomas, Frank BAL 146 .247 526 130 17 0 55 86 86 0 0 103 147 .593 .363
Cruz, Jacob BAL 91 .280 350 98 19 0 21 40 92 0 0 53 67 .514 .352
Conine, Jeff BAL 99 .252 337 85 19 0 12 26 56 3 3 44 43 .415 .312
Terrero, Luis BAL 91 .311 318 99 21 5 12 34 86 10 8 56 51 .522 .388
Millar, Kevin BAL 96 .266 256 68 12 1 5 39 46 0 0 38 37 .379 .368
Reed, Keith BAL 43 .264 148 39 12 2 1 10 29 6 0 18 21 .392 .311
Guiel, Aaron BAL 53 .254 130 33 4 0 6 8 36 1 1 11 21 .423 .310
Fahey, Brandon BAL 19 .195 41 8 1 0 2 1 5 1 0 6 5 .366 .214
Whiteside, Eli BAL 8 .167 30 5 1 0 0 4 6 0 0 3 0 .200 .265
Clemens, Roger BAL 13 .241 29 7 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 3 2 .241 .290
Clark, Howie BAL 5 .143 14 2 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 0 .143 .333
Robertson, Nate BAL 2 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 .167 .167
Bannister, Brian BAL 2 .000 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 .000 .000
Wang, Chien-Ming BAL 2 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Julio, Jorge BAL 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 .000 .000
Medders, Brandon BAL 0 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500


LOS ANGELES ANGELS
91-71

Coming in from the Wild Card are the Los Angeles Angels. I honestly thought that they would take the division but Seattle came back to surprise me. Bartolo Colon and Kelvim Escobar have been extremely amazing this year. Don't count John Lackey out either as he has also been a solid pitcher all year. They've had trouble scoring runs this year but their pitching should hold you to a halt. Unless Jered Weaver or Ervin Santana is on the mound.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Colon, Bartolo LAA 227.0 3.01 33 33 18 10 0 174 62 10.19
Escobar, Kelvim LAA 214.2 2.73 32 32 15 6 0 195 79 10.57
Lackey, John LAA 207.2 4.03 33 33 13 12 0 166 76 12.00
Weaver, Jered LAA 190.1 5.25 33 33 9 10 0 158 68 12.53
Santana, Ervin LAA 121.1 5.71 22 22 8 9 0 88 48 13.50
Shields, Scot LAA 102.2 1.84 80 0 8 1 5 82 45 9.64
Donnelly, Brendan LAA 96.0 3.38 67 0 8 3 0 92 35 9.66
Rodriguez, Francisco LAA 60.0 1.65 60 0 6 3 40 76 39 10.50
Carrasco, Hector LAA 53.2 2.52 31 0 2 2 0 40 17 10.57
Campillo, Jorge LAA 53.1 2.70 33 0 2 3 0 25 23 12.32
Gregg, Kevin LAA 41.2 6.48 24 0 0 5 1 35 19 14.04
Shell, Steven LAA 38.1 3.76 7 7 1 3 0 39 23 14.32
Bootcheck, Chris LAA 21.1 4.22 8 0 1 0 0 12 7 11.39
Romero, J.C. LAA 20.1 7.08 16 0 1 3 2 10 10 18.15
Hensley, Matt LAA 11.0 1.64 4 0 0 0 0 7 2 9.82
Bulger, Jason LAA 9.1 1.93 4 0 0 0 0 5 5 7.71
Journell, Jimmy LAA 2.2 3.38 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.75

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Cabrera, Orlando LAA 151 .281 620 174 43 5 11 47 50 23 3 80 81 .419 .330
Figgins, Chone LAA 140 .261 598 156 30 7 9 52 114 54 17 91 46 .380 .319
Guerrero, Vladimir LAA 152 .289 596 172 21 0 29 30 80 7 2 70 101 .470 .328
Anderson, Garret LAA 153 .299 592 177 29 2 22 33 91 1 3 70 83 .466 .335
Kennedy, Adam LAA 158 .240 541 130 19 4 12 46 91 14 3 80 54 .357 .304
McPherson, Dallas LAA 123 .272 493 134 23 0 25 39 142 5 0 62 82 .471 .325
Napoli, Mike LAA 146 .258 458 118 26 0 9 86 179 4 8 60 51 .373 .378
Kotchman, Casey LAA 112 .218 399 87 13 0 14 25 61 0 1 41 40 .356 .267
Kendrick, Howie LAA 101 .271 350 95 19 3 2 13 60 11 6 41 35 .360 .306
Quinlan, Robb LAA 56 .262 141 37 10 1 2 12 28 1 0 21 11 .390 .325
Aybar, Erick LAA 48 .271 129 35 12 3 1 4 12 5 2 17 15 .434 .301
Wooten, Shawn LAA 30 .165 103 17 4 0 4 7 27 0 1 9 17 .320 .218
Willits, Reggie LAA 22 .269 93 25 5 0 0 8 10 6 6 9 8 .323 .352
Rivera, Juan LAA 60 .259 81 21 2 0 4 6 9 1 0 10 12 .432 .322
Mathis, Jeff LAA 48 .200 75 15 5 0 2 4 20 0 0 6 8 .347 .241
Molina, Jose LAA 35 .200 60 12 3 0 1 3 17 2 1 5 6 .300 .238
Morales, Kendry LAA 17 .320 50 16 4 1 0 4 5 0 0 6 4 .440 .393
Izturis, Maicer LAA 21 .200 35 7 2 0 0 2 5 5 0 5 2 .257 .243
Berger, Brandon LAA 6 .316 19 6 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 2 .421 .350
Erstad, Darin LAA 17 .308 13 4 1 0 1 2 2 1 0 3 5 .615 .375
Trumbo, Mark LAA 2 .000 6 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 .000 .143
Lackey, John LAA 2 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Escobar, Kelvim LAA 2 .000 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .167
Santana, Ervin LAA 2 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Weaver, Jered LAA 2 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Colon, Bartolo LAA 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .333
Gregg, Kevin LAA 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Campillo, Jorge LAA 0 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500

[Sanji Watsuki]

SEATTLE MARINERS
93-69

Seattle fans have to give their thanks to Gil Meche. Without him none of this would be possible. All of their starters are solid pitchers but only Gil Meche has been outstanding this year. They share the run scoring problem with the Angels though. Their entire lineup isn't very scary and you can hopefully pitch to any of them.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Moyer, Jamie SEA 203.0 3.95 31 31 16 11 0 129 37 11.13
Meche, Gil SEA 194.2 2.68 28 28 16 7 0 117 69 10.17
Hernandez, Felix SEA 182.0 4.05 29 29 12 9 0 201 45 10.68
Pineiro, Joel SEA 174.1 4.49 29 29 11 11 0 112 71 12.91
Washburn, Jarrod SEA 162.2 3.93 26 26 13 7 0 89 40 10.46
Sherrill, George SEA 82.2 5.01 68 0 5 6 0 87 33 13.28
Mateo, Julio SEA 81.1 4.32 60 0 2 6 1 51 14 11.18
Putz, J.J. SEA 61.0 1.77 67 0 2 1 52 80 27 10.62
Flores, Randy SEA 59.1 2.73 60 0 6 3 4 46 23 11.22
Baek, Cha Seung SEA 50.1 5.72 9 9 5 4 0 41 21 15.56
Woodyard, Mark SEA 44.1 5.08 29 0 0 3 1 33 21 14.01
Foppert, Jesse SEA 41.2 4.32 8 7 2 3 0 35 23 14.04
Woods, Jake SEA 36.1 2.97 22 0 0 0 1 25 13 9.17
Huisman, Justin SEA 20.0 9.00 12 1 0 0 0 15 9 17.55
Voyles, Brad SEA 12.0 5.25 4 1 1 1 0 4 3 10.50
Bay, Ronald SEA 4.0 2.25 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 13.50
Blackley, Travis SEA 1.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 9.00

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Suzuki, Ichiro SEA 160 .330 670 221 25 9 6 36 66 46 6 95 84 .421 .365
Lopez, Jose SEA 156 .285 646 184 45 14 16 31 98 5 0 91 92 .472 .326
Betancourt, Yuniesky SEA 157 .287 609 175 38 6 7 21 71 19 8 72 68 .404 .313
Beltre, Adrian SEA 162 .253 578 146 38 2 19 35 124 18 0 82 71 .424 .305
Cameron, Mike SEA 159 .240 576 138 21 4 19 76 161 24 3 98 74 .389 .339
Ibanez, Raul SEA 151 .243 568 138 28 9 31 54 97 1 4 86 84 .488 .309
Johjima, Kenji SEA 135 .264 518 137 34 0 8 31 57 0 1 52 70 .376 .319
Sexson, Richie SEA 138 .210 495 104 16 0 22 83 153 0 1 69 74 .376 .340
Choo, Shin-Soo SEA 99 .231 359 83 20 1 3 38 75 17 4 38 26 .318 .314
Morse, Mike SEA 67 .299 244 73 17 2 6 17 56 3 0 34 31 .459 .346
Perez, Eduardo SEA 63 .290 221 64 11 0 9 30 45 1 1 30 32 .462 .378
Rivera, Rene SEA 36 .218 124 27 4 2 2 2 33 0 0 8 22 .331 .238
Crozier, Eric SEA 33 .191 110 21 3 2 1 11 36 1 1 10 11 .282 .274
Everett, Carl SEA 28 .140 57 8 1 0 1 8 10 0 0 7 2 .211 .269
Bloomquist, Willie SEA 40 .146 41 6 2 0 0 1 9 0 1 1 3 .195 .186
Ludwick, Ryan SEA 5 .143 14 2 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 0 .214 .294
Bohn, T.J. SEA 4 .214 14 3 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 .286 .267
Dobbs, Greg SEA 13 .000 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000
Washburn, Jarrod SEA 2 .143 7 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 .143 .143
Moyer, Jamie SEA 2 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Hernandez, Felix SEA 3 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Pineiro, Joel SEA 2 .333 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333 .333
Woodyard, Mark SEA 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


CHICAGO WHITE SOX
91-71

Here come the ChiSox ready for another championship. Buehrle and Contreras have been solid all year but the rest of their staff looks shaky. They've gotten here on their offense where Dye, Kornerko, and Crede is a deadly combo.

Pitching

2006 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Buehrle, Mark CHW 233.2 3.54 35 35 18 9 0 133 50 11.40
Contreras, Jose CHW 221.0 3.26 34 34 14 10 0 184 83 10.59
Garcia, Freddy CHW 203.0 5.05 35 35 15 11 0 141 68 12.72
Vazquez, Javier CHW 173.1 5.04 28 28 9 11 0 138 45 11.99
Garland, Jon CHW 127.1 4.52 22 22 9 5 0 65 32 12.44
McCarthy, Brandon CHW 102.0 5.21 39 1 4 1 1 97 30 11.82
Riske, David CHW 80.0 3.94 68 0 6 7 1 57 36 10.91
Cotts, Neal CHW 65.0 4.98 60 0 4 6 1 58 26 11.91
Jenks, Bobby CHW 62.1 2.89 65 0 5 4 45 67 41 13.14
Randolph, Stephen CHW 58.0 6.05 45 0 2 3 1 56 43 17.07
Tracey, Sean CHW 50.0 2.88 10 6 2 2 0 35 20 11.16
Politte, Cliff CHW 29.1 3.99 19 1 1 0 0 19 12 14.11
Thornton, Matt CHW 14.2 2.45 10 0 1 1 0 16 2 7.98
Reynoso, Paulino CHW 10.0 1.80 6 0 1 1 0 3 2 9.00
Liotta, Ray CHW 8.0 7.88 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 13.50
Sierra, Edwardo CHW 1.2 16.20 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 32.40
Hermanson, Dustin CHW 1.0 9.00 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 27.00
Redding, Tim CHW 1.0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 18.00

Batting

2006 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Podsednik, Scott CHW 162 .253 659 167 26 2 14 53 106 67 29 104 54 .363 .312
Iguchi, Tadahito CHW 152 .299 619 185 33 0 21 61 115 14 8 105 84 .454 .364
Crede, Joe CHW 158 .273 615 168 38 3 31 24 93 0 2 71 87 .496 .302
Uribe, Juan CHW 154 .237 570 135 23 4 26 31 107 6 1 69 70 .428 .279
Thome, Jim CHW 157 .268 567 152 20 2 50 111 175 0 1 111 132 .575 .395
Dye, Jermaine CHW 156 .268 548 147 11 1 35 109 127 8 1 82 93 .484 .390
Konerko, Paul CHW 153 .332 542 180 26 0 42 68 90 0 0 92 114 .613 .408
Pierzynski, A.J. CHW 132 .245 502 123 30 2 14 23 57 0 1 64 59 .396 .278
Mackowiak, Rob CHW 127 .227 418 95 17 1 15 29 86 6 0 56 41 .380 .282
Anderson, Brian CHW 78 .261 207 54 15 4 2 18 43 0 0 30 23 .401 .322
Stewart, Chris CHW 32 .194 98 19 1 0 1 8 25 1 0 10 8 .235 .252
Cintron, Alex CHW 30 .301 73 22 5 1 1 5 3 0 0 1 12 .438 .346
Ozuna, Pablo CHW 36 .390 41 16 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 2 .488 .390
Velandia, Jorge CHW 12 .194 36 7 0 0 0 3 10 0 0 3 2 .194 .256
Torcato, Tony CHW 9 .300 30 9 3 1 0 6 6 0 0 5 2 .467 .432
Gload, Ross CHW 9 .214 14 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 2 .214 .267
Widger, Chris CHW 7 .286 14 4 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 1 2 .500 .375
Garcia, Freddy CHW 2 .000 7 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Buehrle, Mark CHW 2 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 .167 .167
Contreras, Jose CHW 2 .167 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 .333 .167
Getz, Chris CHW 11 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 .000 .000
Vazquez, Javier CHW 2 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Hernandez, Francisco CHW 2 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
McCarthy, Brandon CHW 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000

[Sanji Watsuki]

PLAYOFFS

Los Angeles Angels (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)


Your Deep Fried Oreos
Lineup
2B Brian Roberts (.323/.390/.429)
- Solid leadoff hitter with good contact, speed, and a good eye.

CF Corey Patterson (.308/.344/.527)
- He is a speed threat (64 stolen bases) and a power threat (30 HRs)

DH Frank Thomas (.247/.363/.593)
- Huge power threat. Hit 2nd most homeruns this year with 55. Picks up walks like crazy.

SS Miguel Tejada (.313/.355/.542)
- Another power threat in the lineup. A very well rounded hitter.

LF Luis Terrero (.311/.388/.522)
- Came in late in the year. A threat from all angles. Contact, power, speed, and eye.

C Ramon Hernandez (.278/.330/.443)
- Not nearly the threat that the first 5 hitters in the lineup were but don't underestimate him. He still is a solid bat.

1B Jeff Conine (.252/.312/.415)
- One of the weaker bats in the lineup but still not a bad hitter.

RF Jay Gibbons (.250/.319/.425)
- Also another weaker hitter. Still, a strong bat in the lineup none the less.

3B Brandon Fahey (.195/.214/.366)
- In his rookie year and has less than 50 AB. Filling in for Melvin Mora


Bench

RF Jacob Cruz (.280/.352/.514)
- Was a solid bat all year but was slumping. Played as the DH.

C Eli Whiteside (.167/.265/.200)
- Backup catcher. Only has 34 plate appearances.

1B Kevin Millar (.266/.368/.379)
- Solid 1B but most likely will not be played. May share appearances with Conine.

OF Aaron Guiel (.254/.310/.434)
- Backup outfielder. Can play all outfield positions. Has a little pop in his bat.

OF David Newhan (Did not play)
- Average player with average power. Iffy defesively.


Rotation

Roger Clemens (25-5, 1.98 ERA, 240.2 IP)
- Traded from Houston to Baltimore. AL Cy Young Cantidate, arguably best pitching in the MLB.

Nate Robertson (22-4, 2.57 ERA, 234.1 IP)
- Has played above everyone's expectations. Strong slider. Solid staff ace quality pitcher.

Daniel Cabrera (7-1, 3.19 ERA, 73.1 IP)
- In his few appearances that he has made he has been a solid starter. Good fastball with a solid curve and a change.

Chien-Ming Wang (23-10, 3.45 ERA, 226.2 IP)
- A groundball pitcher, picks up very few strikeouts. Fairly consistant but his inconsistant streaks.

Brian Bannister (10-6, 2.96 ERA, 116.2 IP)
- Solid 4 seamer and solid cutter. Pitching mopup.


Bullpen
Closer, Chris Ray (46 SV, 3.00 ERA, 54 IP)
- Solid closer all year. Great fastball, splitter, and hard slider.

Setup, Jorge Julio (3 SV, 2.98 ERA, 66.1 IP)
- Hasn't given up a run since he has been traded. Strong fastball and a great slider.

Jay Witasick (3 SV, 1.52 ERA, 29.2 IP)
- Extremely solid reliever all year. Good fastball with a solid change and knuckle curve.

Todd Williams (1-0, 2.56 ERA, 45.2 IP)
- Solid reliever, great hard slider.

John Halama (1 SV, 2.58 ERA, 83.2 IP)
- Solid reliever, mixes pitches well.

Russ Ortiz (0-1, 5.00 ERA, 63 IP)
- Inconsistant in his infrequent appearances


Your Los Angeles Angels
Lineup

CF Chone Figgins (.261/.319/.380)
- Excellent fielder, tears up the baselines

SS Orlando Cabrera (.281/.330/.419)
- Good contact, fast on baselines, good eye, struggles against 12-6 curves

C Mike Napoli (.258/.379/.373)
- Has picked up a good amount of walks, good amount of pop in his bat

RF Vladimir Guerrero (.289/.328/.470)
- His offensive numbers have dropped since last year but he still is an immediate threat.

LF Garrett Anderson (.299/.335/.466)
- His offensive numbers have improved since his last few years. Still a strong hitter

1B Casey Kotchman (.218/.267/.356)
- Had a good contact swing but hasn't shown it. Good fielder.

DH Howie Kendrick (.271/.306/.360)
- Solid swing for contact and speed. Poor eye.

3B Robb Quinlan (.262/.325/.390)
- Could be a decent utility infielder but even that is questionable

2B Adam Kennedy (.240/.304/.357)
- Solid defensive 2B. Not the strongest bat.


Bench
SS Maicer Izturis (.200/.243/.257)
- Solid defense and a solid bat but is a poor player overall

OF Juan Rivera (.259/.322/.432)
- Solid fielder with some pop in his bat.

C Jeff Mathis (.200/.241/.347)
- Great defensively but questionable offense

OF Darin Erstad (.308/.375/.615)
- Has performed well in limited appearances. Not even close to how good he was a few years ago.

1B Shawn Wooten (.165/.218/.320)
- Poor bat, poor fielding. Not worth being on the roster.


Rotation

John Lackey (13-12, 4.03 ERA, 207.2 IP)
- Eats up innings. Has a solid fastball and curve.

Bartolo Colon (18-10, 3.01 ERA, 227 IP)
- Great curve and fastball, has put up ace numbers all year

Kelvim Escobar (15-6, 2.73 ERA, 214.2 IP)
- Playing above expectations, also has put up ace numbers all year

Jered Weaver (9-10, 5.25 ERA, 190.1 IP)
- Good prospect but shouldn't have been given this much time in the big leagues yet.

Ervin Santana (8-9, 5.71 ERA, 121.1 IP)
- Another good prospect that pitched too much. Mopup.


Bullpen
Closer, Francisco Rodriguez (40 SV, 1.65 ERA, 60 IP)
- One of the best closers all year. Great slider and fastball.

Setup, Scot Shields (5 SV, 1.84 ERA, 102.2 IP)
- One of the best setup men. Mixes pitches well.

Brenden Donnelly (8-3, 3.38 ERA, 96 IP)
- Solid fastball and splitter. Great piece of bullpen.

Kevin Gregg (0-5, 6.48 ERA, 41.2 IP)
- Has been on a deproving streak from year to year.

Jorge Campillo (2-3, 2.70 ERA, 53.1 IP)
- Good changeup and great cutter. Been a strong piece of bullpen all year.

Chris Bootcheck (1-0, 4.22 ERA, 21.1 IP)
- Good slider and a developing fastball. Effective in his limited appearances.


And now presenting the featured presentation

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 1
1st Inning


Hello! I'm Mike Kotts!

And I'm Rodney Bohannon. Welcome to Baltimore Oreo baseball! Remember this is a copywritten telecast and may not be redistributed or deciminated in anyway without the written consent of the aforementioned Nabisco Oreos.

That is Baltimore Oreos.

Really, Mike? I thought Nabisco distributed oreos in Baltimore.

No, the team. The BALTIMORE Oreos.

I believe you are mistaken. This it the Trenton Thunder.

Never mind. Welcome to the first game of the playoff match between the Baltimore Oreos and the Los Angeles Angels. We'll be watching John Lackey and Roger Clemens play at Camden Yards.

Camden Yards is the official ballpark of the Baltimore Oreos and may not be redistributed or put on the internet as a .avi file without the written consent of the aforementioned Baltimore Oreos.

... What are you talking about, Rodney?

The ballpark. You know.

... Whatever. Anyway, the Oreos took a pretty big hit when Melvin Mora sprained his ankle.

You know, Mike, I've always thought of Melvin Mora as evil. Everytime he comes to the plate it is like he is building his occult energy to summon his undead master.

I'd have to agree with you, Rod,... I think. Melvin Mora was a demon at the plate this year. I'm not sure if any pitcher would dare to throw him something good to hit.

But beyond that! Melvin Mora is the source of all z0mb13s ever to roam the earth!

Moving on, how about Baltimore this year? It has been just stellar! The trade for Frank Thomas, getting Roger Clemens, Nate Robertson, and Chien-Ming Wang. Sanji Watsuki really has almost built this team from the ground up.

Sanji Watsuki has mind control. He FORCED those managers to do it. *THUMP* I DEMAND FREEDOM FOR MY MANAGERS!

*chair sliding against the floor* RODNEY, GET OFF THAT TABLE!

GIVE ME FREEDOM OR GIVE M-GEH! *THUMP* Now, was throwing me on the floor really required?

Yes, now Corey Patterson was amazing this year as he belted 30 longballs and stole 64 bases.

After stealing so many you'd think the cops are after him.

He does make out like a bandit, doesn't he? Heh.

How would you know that?

I meant make out as in get away...

Sure you did.

Now to end this senseless humor for a word from our sponsors.

Baltimore Oreos baseball is sponsored by Nabisco. Please don't sue us!
and Mountain Dew. "We swear it ain't urine."

And now the Oreos are taking the field. Roger Clemens has only lost two games with the Oreos. Is that some sort of foretelling for the Angels to lose?

I'm not sure, Mike, but what I do know is that Mountain Dew may possibly be urine. Sweetened urine.

Chone Figgins is coming to the plate. You know, if he hadn't broken his finger earlier this year he could have been the stolen base leader.

And let me guess. Then you'd make out with him.

... Never mind. Count 2 and 2... and Chone Figgins takes a swing at that nasty slider. Figgins down on strikes to bring Orlando Cabrera up.

Mike, stop hiding it. I know your secret.

Believe me, Rod, you have no idea what my secrets are. *laughter* Cabrera grounds that ball to the hot corner and Brandon Fahey gives the ball a toss to first to get the out.

Orlando Cabrera is evil, but not as evil as Melvin Mora...n.

Melvin *****. You might have stayed up all night for that one, Rob.

I work hard.

And that changeup gets past the hitter! Napoli down on strikes. Clemens looks like his has all his stuff in line today.

And here comes the Halos. You know, Mike, John Lackey has definitely "lacked" something all year. *laughter*

Your attempts at humor are poor, but I agree. He hasn't been at the top of his game this year. Here comes Brian Roberts. He actually was just a few hits away from being past Ichiro Suzuki as the hits leader this year.

And he led it for a good part of the year.

Brian Roberts hits a lined shot to the hot corner and Quinlan puts it away and up comes Corey Patterson.

Corey Patterson is a good guy. He signed a baseball for my kids once.

... Rod you don't have kids.

... I think I've made a grave GRAVE mistake.

Focus back on the ball game. Patterson sends a little blooper into left and Anderson isn't able to get it to.

And here comes the Big Hurt. Have you seen this guy's numbers this year?! I think they only say one thing.

I know. Those homers he has hit has definitely helped Baltimore to many victories.

I meant steroids! I mean seriously! Look at him and Giambi! Both old, both never hit over 50 HRs, and BOTH MUST HAVE TAKEN STEROIDS!

Now, now, Rob. I think you forgot your medication this morning; you've been acting weird all day. *laughter*

I don't take meds. YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME! STOP ACCUSING ME OF HOARDING PERSCRIPTION DRUGS!

... Patterson is stealing second! The throw by Napoli... not in time! Patterson picks up a stolen base.

Technically one cannot pick up the base in the game.

And he is taking off again! No throw by Napoli, he had no chance on that one. Patterson now on 3rd with Thomas at the plate.

Patterson is a demon on the baselines. As good of a guy he is the 3vi1 is still inside him.

I'm sure catchers all around the league agree with you, Rodney.

And he fooled Frank Thomas with that curveball. Score 1 K for Lackey.

Up comes Miguel Tejada. He has assumed the role of captain on this team, it appears.

Miguel Tejada, gets along with everyone, SHOWERS WITH THEM, FEEDS THEM FOOD, HE IS FATTENING THEM UP AND CLEANING THEM AT THE SAME TIME!

Rodney. Tejada isn't a cannibal.

How do you know that? Has he eaten your brain too?!

Tejada hits a grounder to the third baseman, the throw, way off! It goes flying into right field, Patterson going home! Tejada will stop at second! And the first run of the game is scored!

Now that I think about it Tejada isn't a cannibal. He is a canni-ball, because he just eats up that ball at shortstop.

Rod.

Yes?

You're scaring away the viewers. Here comes Luis Terrero. He came in midseason to fill the left field position actually and has been a quality bat for the Oreos all year.

Quality bat? Pssh. Terrero enchants the ball. It is just that he sucks at batting so much that even with the enchantment he isn't the best.

Stop reading out of the D&D book, Rod. And Terrero grounds to short, the throw, the tag. The inning is over.

[Sanji Watsuki]

2nd Inning

And Clemens takes the mound again after a dominant 1st inning.

I found out how Clemens does it, Mike.

How?

He stabs their girl with a baseball bat, but wears a white haired wig.

Stop reading the Final Fantasy 7 strategy guide.

Fine, fine. Vladimir Guerrero is coming to the plate. His name has always bugged me. I mean, Vladimir is a Russian name.

Just stop thinking about things, Rod, for the love of the fans, stop thinking about things.

Vladimir grounds to Tejada and he eats that ball up... and it is gone!

You mean he threw it to 1st for the out...

Gone, threw to first, same difference.

Here comes Garret Anderson. You know the years have taken their toll on him but he still plays good ball.

I absolutely despise Garret Anderson. Once he hit a homerun in batting practice and it hit me. IT HURT.

You should feel lucky to have him hit a homerun at you.

I almost took out my sniper rifle and aimed it at his he-

And Anderson flies out to center. Here comes Casey Kotchman. Good defensive first baseman.

Ever since I was bullied in 1st grade I don't trust anyone named Casey.

Is EVERYONE evil to you, Rod?!

I'm not evil. I'm the only good person around, you flame spewing flower.

First pitch to Kotchman, he gets a good piece of it... back... back... back... GONE! A solo homerun for Casey Kotchman! And the Angels tie this ball game back up!

I got the rope!

Kendrick coming to the plate.

I've always hated Kendrick. Real big idiot.

Rodney... and Kendrick takes that... uh-oh! That one is going back... back... and Patterson catches that at the warning track!

Now that we're in the middle of the 2nd watch Kendrick closely... he'll summon the dark side to the ball park... be very quiet...

Dark side or not, the Angels tie it up at 1-1 in the middle of the second. Lackey'll face Ramon Hernandez, Jeff Conine, and Brandon Fahey.

Jeff Conine, my ARCH NEMESIS!

Why is he your archnemesis?

If you write Conine 3 times and flip it upside down it becomes 666. Co-co-co-666.

... (sarcasm) Oh no, let me guess. This means Coco Crisp is the devil. (/sarcasm)

I never thought of that! Amazing! Thanks for the tip there, Mike.

... and Ramon Hernandez hits a grounder back up the middle,, Kennedy diving... He gets it! He takes away a base hit from Ramon Hernandez! The throw to first... and Hernandez is out!

You can really tell this is postseason play.

Everyone seems to be kicking it up, eh, Rod?

I meant the demonic forces. Kennedy forced that ball to fly into his glove. This is a battle between dark and evil masters...

I'm not sure what you're reading anymore... and here comes Conine. First pitch, fastball for a strike. 0-1 the count and here comes the pitch... Conine smashes that down the left field line! It bounces, hits the ball, Conine rounding first, Anderson picks up the ball... the throw to third... not in time! A triple for Jeff Conine!

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... You said that a few minutes ago.

I forgot about reheated. It is like popcorn. Reheating it does nothing.

Jay Gibbons comes to the plate. Takes the first pitch he sees and pops it up to right field... Conine tagging up and heading for home! The throw by Vladimir Guerrero a laser but not in time! Conine reaches home to take the lead! 2-1!

EVIL I SAY!

Coming to the plate is Brandon Fahey.

Anyone who is filling in for Melvin Mora is as evil as Melvin Mora.

... and he pops one up into center to end this inning. Coming up in the next inning Quinlan, Kennedy, Figgins.

[Sanji Watsuki]

3rd Inning

Despite the homerun Clemens gave up he still looks strong.

It is the youth potion. Clemens has a youth potion.

It almost seems like it, doesn't it?

I mean it. I invented the youth potion and I think Clemens was my kid.

*laughter* Oh Rodney, you never cease to amuse. Here comes the Aflak trivia question.

AFLAK

This year both the Red Sox and the Yankees didn't make it to the playoffs. When was the last time this happened?

... The Yankees didn't make it to the playoffs?! Don't they like... automatically make it to the playoffs?!

It sure seems like that sometimes. And Rob Quinlan skies that to left... Terrero is under it and puts it away. Batting ninth is Adam Kennedy. Kennedy a long time Angel.

I actually don't have anything against Kennedy. Other than the fact he sucks.

Rodney, don't complain. You didn't even play in the MLB.

It is just because the scout was an idiot! I could have been a starting pitching for the Kansas City Royals...

Can't we all? *laughter* Adam Kennedy grounds that to first, the throw to first, and Kennedy is out. Here comes Chone Figgins, who struck out in his last at bat.

Give it up. You have the hots for Chone Figgins.

... Believe me Rod, I don't, and if I did I wouldn't tell you anyway.

Sure.

Figgins is behind in the count 0-2. There goes the breaking ball and... it just hits the corner of the zone. Figgins strikes out again! In the middle of the 3rd Baltimore leads 2 to 1.

Lackey actually has seemed to lack something this game and I'm not trying to be funny here.

His stuff hasn't been at his best. Here comes Brian Roberts for the Oreos. Roberts grounded out in his first at bat. 1-1 the count... Roberts hits the ball, hit well, going back... over Guerrero's head! Roberts rounds first, Vlad throws the ball and Roberts will had a standup double.

Nicely done. Roberts swung the bat and got a good piece of that ball. Guerrero has a rocket arm and was able to hold him at 2nd.

Rod!

What?

You actually made an actual observation related to the game!

I did and found out it is boring.

... Frank Thomas comes to plate, struck out in his late at bat. And he smashes that down the left field line! Roberts rounds 3rd and he will score! Thomas is held up at 1st.

Man. The Big Hurt can't run for his life. I've seen old people walk faster than that!

Here comes Miguel Tejada who reached second on an error last time up. Swings at the 1st pitch and sends a flyball down the right field line and is safe at first. Runners at 1st and 2nd for Luis Terrero.

The more I listen to you the more boring you sound.

The more I ignore you the better I feel. Terrero grounds the ball to short and Kennedy will take it there himself. There is a chance for a double play but... Terrero beats out the throw!

Ramon Hernandez is coming to the plate. Another good guy but I think he divorced my wife.

... What?

Long story.

Runners on the corners... Ramon Hernandez takes the first pitch for a ball. 1-0 the count. The next pitch way in the inside for the 2-0. Here comes the pitch... Hernandez sends that one through the hole! Frank Thomas will score and Baltimore will lead 4 to 1!

Frank Thomas turns triples into singles. Frank Thomas is so slow that time it takes to legally immigrate into the United States is how long it takes him to reach home plate. I should make Frank Thomas jokes. They'd outsell the dumb blonde jokes and your momma jokes.

... Real mature, Rod. Jeff Conine to the plate, he tripled in his last at bat. And he gets that one and it may be gone... Garret Anderson gets the catch to end the inning but not before damage is done. Baltimore now leads 4 to 1.

[Sanji Watsuki]

4th Inning

Clemens really is pitching at the top of his game today.

I know what you mean. I mean he just shouts steroids AND youth potion.

Rod...

Orlando Cabrera is at the plate... count 1-2... and Cabrera grounds it to the shortstop and is swiftly put away.

IN YOUR FACE ORLANDO CABRERA!

Napoli takes a fastball for strike one. Swung on at the change and fouls it back. Clemens delivers... fastball a little outside.

... Clemens IS overpowered.

Clemens winds up and delivers... swung on... strike 3! Another strikeout for Roger Clemens! Vladimir Guerrero comes to the plate...

Vlad is an excellent hitter and has been all his life. He was born in the Dominican Republic... but has a Russianish name. HOW DOES HE DO IT?!

Full count to Guerrero... and he fouls one off to stay alive. Clemens really has been doing well to-and there is ANOTHER strikeout to end the inning!

With Clemens pitching like that the Angels should just go home -_-;;... and I have to go to the bathroom.

At the middle of the fourth Baltimore is leading 4 to 1.

Jay Gibbons is coming to the plate and takes a brutal curve ball for a strike. Lackey gives him a fastball... on the corner for a strike! It looks like Gibbons didn't like the call on that one. Here comes another breaking ball and Gibbons goes down on strikes.

I have with me here Sanji Watsuki, the Oreos GM.

Sup.

Now Sanji, you've really built this team from the ground up with Clemens, Robertson, Wang, and Bannister. The only person in the rotation from the Orioles is Daniel Cabrera.

Yeah well... The Orioles didn't really have the best staff of players and I needed to do whatever I could to improve it without going over my payroll. I traded away a few main players on the team to lower payroll and a few of the moves I may not have done looking back at them. *laughter*

What plans do you have coming into the playoffs?

I don't really have a plan but look at that!

Oh! Brian Roberts hits an RBI triple to score another run in this ball game and the Angels GM doesn't look happy about this. Jorge Campillo will come in to pitch.

Well as far as a plan goes I really want to just split playtime between Conine and Millar. Conine has more pop in his bat but Millar is a little better at getting on base. Another thing I might do is send up Donald Veal for a spot start.

With your rotation who will he replace in your rotation?

Most likely Chien-Ming Wang. It isn't that I don't trust him, it is just that his last start looked iffy. If he can pull his stuff together then it'll be no problem.

Thank you for your time Mr. Watsuki.

No prob, Bob.

It's Mike.

Whatever. *door opening*

Jorge Campillo has worked himself into a jam with the 3-0 count on Patterson. Patterson... picks up the walk.

*door opening* I'm back. The bathroom ran out of toilet paper and it wasn't pretty.

I will not be going in the men's bathroom today.

Actually, I was in the woman's.

... Frank Thomas is coming to the plate. 0-1 the count. Thomas lines that shot into left field and gets out. The runners will not advance.

I'm running out of funny material.

Miguel Tejada is coming to the plate. He is 2 for 2 with a double due to error and a single.

Evil I say.

Is evil all the material you have left?

... Pretty much.

Tejada hits that one into the left field gap, Roberts will score. Runners still on the corners for Luis Terrero.

Terrero is a cool name.

And Rod's randominity isn't funny as Terrero grounds out to short. More damage is done as Baltimore now leads 6-1.

[petrel]

Hilarious stuff! (And do they serve Nachos with Oreos?)

--Pet

[Sanji Watsuki]

Thanks Pet. I have more stuff to post but I stopped to watch TV XD

And yes they sell Nachos with Oreos. It is called the Ochos.

[Sanji Watsuki]

5th Inning

Half of the game is done and now Baltimore leads 6-1.

You know I found out a nasty side effect of the youth potion.

Which is?

Well you shouldn't take it if you have high blood pressure and common side effectives is dull pains in your bones and nose bleed. If you feel pain in your stomach and are throwing up blood then you may have a serious allergic reaction and should stop all use of the product and consult your doctor.

You sound like a commercial.

I read it off a bottle of pills.

... Garret Anderson flies out into left and Terrero puts him away.

Here comes the Scotsman Kotchman.

He homered in his last at bat against Clemens and this time he'll only pop the ball up to second.

Haha. Wimpy hit.

Kendrick grounds the ball to 3rd, Fahey bobbles the ball! The throw to first is... not in time! They'll score Fahey with an error there.

Filling in for Mora isn't easy. You need ALL of your dark energy, not just some of it like what Fahey is putting out.

Robb Quinlan smashes that ball! Back... back... Jay Gibbons catches the ball at the warning track.

Warning Forever is a good freeware game.

It sure is, Reb.

Reb?!

Er. Rod. Anyway at the middle of the 5th it still is 6-1, Baltimore.

Jorge Campillo stays in the game to pitch to Ramon Hernandez. I heard Hernandez said that Campill-

You're on a family safe station!

Sorry. Sorry.

Hernandez works the count to a full count...the pitch... is a walk. Hernandez is walked and Jeff Conine comes to the plate.

This guy sucks, may I have a WHIP?

I believe it is 2.50 right now.

Jeff Conine has a 3-1 count. Takes a low ball for another walk. The Angels manager is coming out to talk with the pitcher.

*Different voice* Good job by the manager he really needs to go out there and calm his pitcher down.

... Stop playing NCAA Baseball.

Sorry.

Brandon Fahey comes out, he is hitless today. Takes a strike. 0-1 the count. The pitch, the swing, and it is flied to center and no one will get to it. The bases are loaded for Brian Roberts.

I wanna see a grand slam! I wanna see a grand grand slam! When you get out with the bases loaded you automatically get like 50 points to the Dark Side.

Stop playing KOTOR.

Sorry, jeez.

Brian Roberts flies out to center field and Hernandez is tagging and he will score!

*different voice* Good job by the manager he really needs to go out there and calm his pitcher down.

... Corey Patterson comes to the plate and he singles through the gap in the middle! Conine will score! And the runners will be on first and second for Frank Thomas!

Come on the Big Hurt we wanna see a HOMERUN! DO IT FOR THE FANS! *THUMP* NOW WATCH ME SET MY PANTS ON FIRE!

RODNEY GET THE **** DOWN FROM THERE!

TOO LATE! ... AAAAGH! IT BURNS LIKE ****! *THUMP*

STOP DROP AND ROLL!... and Frank Thomas grounds out. It is only the fifth inning and Baltimore is leading 8-1.


6th Inning

I think... I think I have second degree burns on my butt...

No time for that, Adam Kennedy is coming to the plate.

... I can't sit down.

Kennedy lines out into left field and there is one away.

I cannot feel anything.

Good call, Rod. That is Chone Figgins grounding out to second.

... I think I require medical attention.

The Angels sure will need some medical attention and they keep getting burned by Clemens as Orlando Cabrera grounds out to short.

There is a pitching change as Chris Bootcheck comes in to pitch for the Angels.

... I just sat down and I suddenly feel it all again!

I think that as well as Miguel Tejada picks up another hit, this one a double!

Does anyone have a fire hydrant or some morphine?

Luis Terrero grounds out to 1st base and the throw to 3rd... not in time as Ramon Hernandez comes up to the plate with a runner on 3rd.

Morphine... I could really use morphine.

I think the Angels bullpen could use morphine too as they walk Ramon Hernandez on 4 straight pitches.

... *thump* I have fallen and cannot get up!

Which describes the Angels as they finish off the 6th inning losing 8 to 1.

[Sanji Watsuki]

7th Inning

Clemens delivers to Napoli as he strikes out! Another K for Klemens!

I found an ice pack!

First pitch to Guerrero is a ball. Here comes a fastball... skied to center as Patterson puts that one away.

I can finally sit down again.

Clemens continues to dominate as Garret Anderson grounds to 1st.

And I can finally add my un-witty commentary!

Here comes the first pitch of the bottom of the 7th. Jay Gibbons hits that! Hit well... flying into right field but doesn't have enough to get out of the park. Gibbons has a standup double.

HAH! BOOTCHECK THROWS A WILD PIT- *sound of glass shattering*

... Bootcheck throws a wild pitch through our window as Gibbons advances!

... I tink I brodge my nose.

Brandon Fahey pops out and Gibbons will stay at 3rd.

... I really require edical ammention now.

Brian Roberts... hit well... going deep... going... going... no chance on that one cause that one is gone! A two run homerun for Brian Roberts!

Ashingly trood... my nose is bleeding a lot!

Corey Patterson sends a single into the gap in left field as Frank Thomas is coming to the plate.

Tissues! I meed tissues!

Frank Thomas grounds out to sh-... ew... I got blood on my arm. 6-4-3 double play to end the inning. At the end of the 7th inning Baltimore leads 10-1.


8th Inning

The Angels really need a rally to make up for this 9 run lead that Baltimore has but with Clemens being Clemens it is doubtful that they will.

*door opening* *muffled* WHERE ARE THE TISSUES?!

Casey Kotchman singles into right field with Kendrick coming to the plate.

I THINK I'M SUFFERING FROM MASS BLOOD LOSS!

And Kendrick grounds to second and they get the force and the throw to first... not in time! Adam Kennedy comes to the plate... ball is grounded to first to end the inning! Baltimore leads 10-1 in the middle of the 8th!
Tejada is at the place... that ball is lined to the right fielder and he can't get a glove on it! Tejada'll reach first on an error.

Little help?!...

Luis Terrero grounds to first and gets out. Ramon Hernandez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.


9th Inning

*THUMP* ...

This is the Angel's last chance to win against the Rocket. Chone Figgins is coming to the plate. He'll take strike 1. Here is the pitch and Figgins checks his swing. Clemens gives Figgins his devastating slider for a strike. Here comes the change and Figgins strikes out swinging!

Orlando Cabrera comes to the plate. He swings at the first pitch he sees and it is belted over the right fielder and he'll go to 2nd base with ease.

Mike Napoli with a chance to continue the rally... Swing and a miss and he'll go down on strikes.

Vladimir Guerrero has a chance here... called strike three and Clemens pitches a complete game! This was Mike Kotts! Good night baseball fans.

OREOS WIN: 10-1
WP: R. Clemens
9.0 IP, 1 ER, 10Ks
LP: J. Lackey
3.1 IP, 6 ER, 3Ks

I hope you enjoyed my play by play cause you ain't seeing another. That took me forever... The only chance you'll see another is if we get to game 7 of the World Series but don't count on it :D

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 ALDS
Los Angeles Angels (0-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (1-0)
Bartolo Colon (18-10) @ Nate Robertson (22-4)

The Oreos sent Colon packing quickly as our bats annhiliate him. It all started with a double by Patterson in the first inning and then he had to steal 3rd. They got the Big Hurt out but walked Tejada resulting in a 2 RBI double by Terrero. The offense came back against in the 4th as Ramon Hernandez hit a solo shot. In the 5th they walked Roberts only to find themselves face to face with a 2 RBI homer by Patterson which sent Colon out of the game. In the sixth with Jeff Conine at 1st Jay Gibbons smashes a 2 RBI homer over the right field wall. The offense was quiet until the eighth when Miguel Tejada grounded out and Patterson scored at home.

Todd Williams and Nate Robertson shut down the Angels.

Note: Corey Patterson (.778/.800/1.444) in the postseason so far.
Note: Ramon Hernandez is out for 5 days with strained elbow ligament.

OREOS WIN: 8-0
WP: N. Robertson
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 4Ks
2B: C. Patterson 3, L. Terrero
HR: R. Hernandez, C. Patterson, J. Gibbons

LP: B. Colon
4.0 IP, 5 ER, 3Ks
2B: A. Kennedy, G. Anderson


Postseason Standings

Angels vs. Oreos
Game 1: Oreos win: 10-1
Game 2: Oreos win: 8-0

Mariners Vs. White Sox
Game 1: Mariners win 11-4
Game 2: White Sox with 5-3

Mets Vs. Dodgers
Game 1: Mets win 7-1
Game 2: Dodgers win 7-6

Diamondbacks Vs. Cardinals
Game 1: Diamondbacks win: 9-2
Game 2: Diamondbacks win: 3-1

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 3 ALDS
Baltimore Oreos (2-0) @ Los Angeles Angels (0-2)
Daniel Cabrera (7-1) @ Kelvim Escobar (15-6)

Baltimore took the early lead as Frank Thomas had an RBI single in the first inning but it went down from there. Thanks to an error in the first inning the Angels scored 3 runs in the first as well. Brian Roberts was able to get an RBI in the 2nd making it 3-2 but 4 runs scored in 3 at bats for the Angels screwed us over 8-2. Mike Napoli made a solo shot in the 8th to end the game 9-2.

ANGELS WIN: 9-2
WP: K. Escobar
6.2 IP, 1 ER (2 runs), 6Ks
2B: A. Kennedy, D. McPherson, G. Anderson 2
HR: M. Napoli

LP: D. Cabrera
3.0 IP, 3 ER (7 runs), 1K
2B: E. Whiteside, B. Fahey
3B: L. Terrero


Postseason Standings

Angels vs. Oreos
Game 1: Oreos win 10-1
Game 2: Oreos win 8-0
Game 3: Angels win 9-2

Mariners Vs. White Sox
Game 1: Mariners win 11-4
Game 2: White Sox with 5-3
Game 3: Mariners win 15-6

Mets Vs. Dodgers
Game 1: Mets win 7-1
Game 2: Dodgers win 7-6
Game 3: Dodgers win 3-1
Game 4: Mets win 9-2

Diamondbacks Vs. Cardinals
Game 1: Diamondbacks win 9-2
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 3-1
Game 3: Diamondbacks win 3-2

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 ALCS
Baltimore Oreos (2-1) @ Los Angeles Angels (1-2)
Donald Veal (3-0) @ Jered Weaver (9-10)

Notes: Jacob Cruz is reinserted into the lineup as the DH, Frank Thomas moves to 1st.
We're expecting a win as Jered Weaver has pitched poorly this year. Donald Veal gets the start.

The decision to start Donald Veal was a good one as he goes 6 IP with 2 ER. In the first inning we ran into a little trouble as Dallas McPherson got an RBI single against Veal then Kotchman got an RBI double in the 2nd. Veal recovered from this early and pitched well from then on. We were scoreless until the 5th where Corey Patterson got an RBI single with the bases loaded then Tejada doubled for 3 more RBIs. Brian Roberts got a 2 RBI double in the 6th. Gibbons had a 2 RBI double in the 8th. With a little help from te bullpen Veal picks up a solid postseason win.

Notes: The Oreos have clinched their ALDS.
We have breaking news that Roger Clemens have broken his forearm and will NOT be able to start again this postseason. I guess Donald Veal has a spot in our post season rotation now.

OREOS WIN: 10-2
WP: D. Veal
6.0 IP, 2 ER, 8Ks
2B: B. Roberts, M. Tejada, J. Gibbons

LP: J. Weaver
4.0 IP, 5 ER, 3Ks
2B: C. Kotchman


Postseason Standings

Angels vs. Oreos
Game 1: Oreos win 10-1
Game 2: Oreos win 8-0
Game 3: Angels win 9-2
Game 4: Oreos win 10-2

Mariners Vs. White Sox
Game 1: Mariners win 11-4
Game 2: White Sox with 5-3
Game 3: Mariners win 15-6
Game 4: Mariners win 4-2

Mets Vs. Dodgers
Game 1: Mets win 7-1
Game 2: Dodgers win 7-6
Game 3: Dodgers win 3-1
Game 4: Mets win 9-2
Game 5: Mets win 7-6

Diamondbacks Vs. Cardinals
Game 1: Diamondbacks win 9-2
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 3-1
Game 3: Diamondbacks win 3-2

[Sanji Watsuki]

Your Seattle Mariners
Lineup

RF Ichiro Suzuki (.330/.365/.421)
- Amazing contact, great speed, excellent defender.

SS Yuniesky Betancourt (.287/.313/.404)
- Plenty of contact and speed.

2B Jose Lopez (.285/.326/.472)
- Solid rounded player. Can hit for contact, power, and has good speed on the baselines.

C Kenji Johjima (.264/.310/.379)
- Another solid bat in the lineup. Very slow.

1B Richie Sexson (.210/.340/.376)
- Normally has a good power swing but hasn't had it this year.

LF Raul Ibanez (.243/.309/.488)
- Came out of nowhere to lead the Mariners in power

3B Adrian Beltran (.253/.305/.424)
- Practically duplicated his numbers last year

CF Mike Cameron (.240/.339/.389)
- Great defensively and decent offensively. Speedy on the baselines.

DH Mike Morse (.299/.346/.459)
- Not a regular starter. Split DH time with Eduardo Perez.


Bench

IF Willie Bloomquist (.146/.186/.195)
- Decent defensively but hasn't delievered any batting this year

OF Carl Everett (.140/.269/.211)
- Good bench warmer. Decent bat but has no defense.

C Rene Rivera (.218/.238/.331)
- Solid backup catcher

1B Eduardo Perez (.290/.378/.462)
- Solid batting 1B. Split DH time with Morse.

3B Ramon A. Castro (No appearances)
- Decent defesive backup but not much more


Rotation
Jamie Moyer (16-11, 3.95 ERA, 203.0 IP)
- 43 and still pulling out good numbers. Has slow, slower, and slowest pitches.

Felix Hernandez (12-9, 4.05 ERA, 182.0 IP)
- Solid pitcher with a good fastball, curve, change, and slider.

Jarrod Washburn (13-7, 3.93 ERA, 162.2 IP)
- Good fastball.

Joel Pineiro (11-11, 4.49 ERA, 174.1 IP)
- Mixes pitches well

Gil Meche (16-7, 2.68 ERA, 194.2 IP)
- Good staff ace quality stuff this year. Mopup.


Bullpen
Closer, J.J. Putz (52 SV, 1.77 ERA, 61.0 IP)
- The best closer in the league.

Setup, Randy Flores (4 SV, 2.73 ERA, 59.1 IP)
- Put up closer numbers since coming to Seattle

Julio Mateo (1 SV, 4.32 ERA, 81.1 IP)
- Good fastball and slider. Good control.

George Sherrill (5-6, 5.01 ERA, 82.2 IP)
- Great slider

Mark Woodyard (1 SV, 5.08 ERA, 44.1 IP)
- Solid fastball and splitter

Jake Woods (1 SV, 2.97 ERA, 36.1 IP)
- Good fastball. Passable curve and change.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 1 ALCS
Seattle Mariners (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)
Jamie Moyer (16-11) @ Chien-Ming Wang (23-10)

The first run was scoring in the 2nd when Brandon Fahey hit an RBI single. Chien-Ming Wang first ran into trouble in the 3rd where there were runners on 2nd and 3rd but he got out of the jam beautifully. Thanks to an error by Tejada 3 runs were scored in the 4th where Beltran, Cameron, and Suzuki all have RBI singles. Brian Roberts got us back in the game to 3-2 when he had an RBI single in the 5th. We were able to take the lead 2 inning later when Cruz and Terrero hit RBI singles so we have a 4-3 lead. Betancourt got a sac bunt in the 9th to tie it at 4 and turn the game into extra innings. We were scoreless until the 13th where Miguel Tejada had a walkoff homerun!

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: J. Julio
0.1 IP, 0 ER, 2Ks
2B: F. Thomas, B. Fahey
HR: M. Tejada

LP: M. Woodyard
0.1 IP, 1 ER, 0Ks
2B: I. Suzuki, M. Morse


Postseason Standings
Oreos vs. Seattle Mariners
Game 1: Oreos win 5-4

Diamondbacks vs. Mets
Game 1: Mets win: 4-3

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 ALCS
Seattle Mariners (0-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (1-0)
Felix Hernandez (12-9) @ Nate Robertson (22-4)

Notes: Jacob Cruz bruised his rib and is out for 2 days.

Robertson ran into trouble in the 1st where he gave up a triple to Ichiro then a single to Betancourt and then again in the 3rd where he had runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out. Our comeback started in the 5th where Terrero hit a 2 RBI single then Aaron Guiel and Brandon Fahey hit back to back homeruns to score 5 runs. I am now happy that I picked up Aaron Guiel. In the 7th Frank Thomas hit a 2 RBI double to extend our lead and lead us to victory.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: N. Robertson
7.0 IP, 3 ER, 6Ks
2B: R. Hernandez, F. Thomas
HR: B. Fahey, A. Guiel

LP: F. Hernandez
4.0 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks
2B: A. Beltre
3B: I. Suzuki


Postseason Standings
Oreos vs. Seattle Mariners
Game 1: Oreos win 5-4
Game 2: Oreos win 7-3

Diamondbacks vs. Mets
Game 1: Mets win: 4-3
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 15-4

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 3 ALCS
Baltimore Oreos (2-0) @ Seattle Mariners (0-2)
Daniel Cabrera (7-1) @ Jarrod Washburn (13-7)

Note: Keith Reed is our DH for 1 day.

In the first inning our offense exploded. Brian Roberts get a single. Patterson gets a single. Thomas gets a walk. Tejada gets a walk. Terrero grounds out but scores a run. Keith Reed hits a triple for 2 RBIs. Gibbons hits a fly ball and Reed tags up to score. Brandon Fahey hits a single. Cabrera doesn't give up a run until the fifth where Ichiro has an RBI double. In the 7th Tejada hits a 3 RBI homer. In the 7th Cabrera gives up another run where Betancourt grounds out with the bases loaded and a run scores. In the 9th it looked like Seattle could come back from the 8-2 score. The first 5 batters got on base but Chris Ray got the last 3 batters to get out to end the game.

OREOS WIN: 8-6
WP: D. Cabrera
7.0 IP, 2 ER, 7Ks
3B: K. Reed
HR: M. Tejada

LP: J. Washburn
2 IP, 3 ER (5 runs), 1 K
2B: R. Sexson, I. Suzuki 2

SV: C. Ray
1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks


Postseason Standings
Oreos vs. Seattle Mariners
Game 1: Oreos win 5-4
Game 2: Oreos win 7-3
Game 3: Oreos win 8-6

Diamondbacks vs. Mets
Game 1: Mets win: 4-3
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 15-4
Game 3: Diamondbacks win 5-1

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 ALCS
Baltimore Oreos (3-0) @ Seattle Mariners (0-3)
Chien-Ming Wang (23-10) @ Joel Pineiro (11-11)

We looked good early on with Patterson's 2 RBI homer in the first inning which stood until Raul Ibanez and Mike Cameron scored 3 RBIs in the 4th. The game continued to be scoreless until the 8th where Seattle's Kenji Johjima had an RBI double. We were shutdown the rest of the game.

MARINERS WIN: 4-2
WP: J. Pineiro
8.0 IP, 2 ER, 4Ks
2B: K. Johjima, J. Lopez, M. Cameron
3B: R. Sexson

LP: C. Wang
7.2 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks
HR: C. Patterson

SV: J. Putz
1 IP, 0 ER, 1K


Postseason Standings
Oreos vs. Seattle Mariners
Game 1: Oreos win 5-4
Game 2: Oreos win 7-3
Game 3: Oreos win 8-6
Game 4: Mariners win 4-2

Diamondbacks vs. Mets
Game 1: Mets win: 4-3
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 15-4
Game 3: Diamondbacks win 5-1
Game 4: Mets win 6-3

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 5 ALCS
Baltimore Oreos (3-1) @ Seattle Mariners (1-3)
Brian Bannister (10-6) @ Jamie Moyer (16-11)

Bannister gave up the first run of the ball game in the first by walking Ichiro and giving up a single to Betancourt. The next run scored was in the fifth when Fahey got a double and stole 3rd. Hernandez grounded out but Fahey scored. Brian Patterson hit a solo homerun right after that to score another. Jay Gibbons picked up a 2 run homer in the 6th and Thomas a solo shot in the 7th. Hernandez hit another homer in the 9th for our 6-1 win.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: B. Bannister
8.0 IP, 1 ER, 5Ks
2B: K. Reed, B. Fahey
HR: R. Hernandez, F. Thomas, B. Roberts, J. Gibbons

LP: J. Moyer
5.2 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks


Postseason Standings
Oreos vs. Seattle Mariners
Game 1: Oreos win 5-4
Game 2: Oreos win 7-3
Game 3: Oreos win 8-6
Game 4: Mariners win 4-2
Game 5: Oreos win 6-1

Diamondbacks vs. Mets
Game 1: Mets win: 4-3
Game 2: Diamondbacks win 15-4
Game 3: Diamondbacks win 5-1
Game 4: Mets win 6-3
Game 5: Mets win 5-1
Game 6: Diamondbacks win: 4-1
Game 7: Diamondbacks win: 7-4

I've done it! I've taken the Baltimore Orioles to the World Series! Without my trading skills they wouldn't have made it this far. Now a trade deadline checkup reprise.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Trade Deadline Checkup Reprise

Frank Thomas: Traded to Baltimore. Hit .297/.422/.722 in Baltimore with 28 homeruns

Adam Weinwright: Traded to Oakland. Had 27 appearances with a 4.94 ERA. Had 2 bad outings which inflated the ERA.

Brad Thompson: Traded to Oakland. Had 20 appearance with a 3.55 ERA. Had 1 bad appearance that inflated the ERA. Did great work out of the bullpen.

Joe Blanton: Traded to the Cards. Had a 6-3 record with a 4.73 ERA in 12 starts.

Vincinte Padilla: Traded to Atlanta. Did great work as a starter. 3-5, 3.49 ERA, 69.2 IP

Matt Diaz: Traded to Texas. Improved offensive numbers but wasn't great (.252/.311/.421)

Kip Wells: Traded to the Yankees. 6-5 record with a 4.52 ERA in 12 starts.

Jamey Wright: Traded to Diamondbacks. Improved his ERA in Arizona and did good work in the rotation (6-5, 4.72 ERA, 76.1 IP)

Josh Willingham: Traded to Washington. Didn't put up the offensive numbers they wanted (.281/.388/.368)

Chan Ho Park: Traded to Kansas City then Florida. Did quality stuff out of the bullpen but had 2 poor outings which inflated ERA (1 SV, 5.79 ERA, 14 IP)

Mike Sweeney: Traded to the Padres. Improved his offensive numbers and became a useful power hitter for the Padres. (.294/.373/.550)

Rafael Soriano: Traded to Cleveland. Did work as a closer (13 SV 1 BS, 4.80 ERA, 15 IP)

Randy Flores: Traded to Seattle. Did great work out of the bullpen. (1 SV, 1.45 ERA, 18.2 IP)

Wily Mo Pena: Traded to St Louis. Made no appearances but is their backup outfielder

Tim Wakefield: Traded to St Louis. Did good work out of the bullpen but had an inflated outing (1 SV 1 BS, 5.05 ERA, 35.2 IP)

Hee Seop Choi: Traded to St Louis. Did great work filling in as a 1B (.417/.500/.417)

Adam Eaton: Traded to Yankees. Had a decent year. (7-4, 4.23 ERA, 89.1 IP)

Jorge Julio: Traded to Baltimore. Gave up no runs in 14 innings of setup man work.

Erik Bedard: Traded To Arizona. Put up staff ace numbers. (6-2, 3.09 ERA, 75.2 IP)

Mike Cameron: Traded to Seattle. Put up similar offensive numbers to his regular year. (.241/.331/.384)

And now back to your regularly scheduled World Series.

[Sanji Watsuki]

And now your NL Champion Arizona Diamondbacks!
Lineup

SS Craig Counsell (.287/.361/.413)
- He is pretty speedy on the baselines and his .361 OBA isn't bad either.

CF Eric Byrnes (.279/.344/.454)
- Solid bat from all angles

RF Shawn Green (.304/.380/.512)
- While he didn't turn as good as I predicted it still is a good power bat.

1B Conor Jackson (.285/.372/.402)
- Solid contact hitter with a good OBA

3B Chad Tracy (.343/.403/.599)
- One of the best sluggers in the league

LF Luis Gonzales (.273/.362/.495)
- Solid bat in the lineup

2B Orlando Hudson (.256/.336/.392)
- Great defensively, with a little pop in his bat.

C Johnny Estrada (.295/.343/.412)
- Great arm for a catcher and great contact swing.


Bench

C Chris Snyder (.248/.325/.379)
- Good backup

IF Kenny Perez (.194/.306/.290)
- Didn't make many appearances. Decent bat.

LF Scott Hairston (.270/.364/.492)
- Solid hitter.

1B Jesus Cota (.412/.412/.824)
- He is a decent hitter but the stats are misleading.

IF Damion Easley (.115/.220/.192)
- Poor defense.

1B Tony Clark (.306/.419/.581)
- A power hitter in his limited at bats.


Rotation

Brandon Webb (21-5, 2.17 ERA, 240.1 IP)
- He gets my vote as most likely NL Cy Young cantidate.

Erik Bedard (15-6, 3.56 ERA, 204.2 IP)
- Erik kicked his game up a notch since being traded from Baltimore and is an excellent pitcher.

Jamey Wright (13-15, 5.35 ERA, 203.2 IP)
- Lots of endurance and since being traded to Arizona has kicked it up a notch as well.

Claudio Vargas (18-4, 3.51 ERA, 177.0 IP)
- Good fastball and sinker. Been a good pitcher all year.

Miguel Batista (9-8, 5.32 ERA, 172.2 IP)
- Lots of pitches to choose from. Mopup.


Bullpen

Closer, Jose Valverde (51 SV, 2.11 ERA, 68.1 IP)
- Meet the NL version of J. J. Putz.

Setup, Luis Vizcaino (2 SV, 4.55 ERA, 95.0 IP)
- Has a solid fastball, slider, and splitter.

Brandon Lyon (5-1, 3.54 ERA, 54.1 IP)
- Solid reliever with a great curve.

Brian Bruney (1 SV, 6.05 ERA, 55 IP)
- Bruney dominates hitters on occasion but on most occasions hitters dominate him.

Victor Santos (9-8, 4.03 ERA, 129.2 IP)
- Solid pitcher with a wide variety of pitches. Can work out of the bullpen or start.

Juan Cruz (6-1, 4.10 ERA, 96.2 IP)
- I wouldn't put him in a rotation but he can do some good work out of the 'pen.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 World Series
Arizona Diamondbacks (0-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (1-0)
Claudio Vargas (18-4, 3.51 ERA, 177.0 IP)
- Good fastball and sinker. Been a good pitcher all year.

@

Chien-Ming Wang (23-10, 3.45 ERA, 226.2 IP)
- A groundball pitcher, picks up very few strikeouts. Fairly consistant but his inconsistant streaks.

1st Inning

Chien starts out shakily as he gives up 2 runs in the first inning to a double by Green and a groundball by Hairston.

Vargas has a 1-2-3 inning.

2nd Inning

Luis Gonzales picks up a single but never gets to advance.

Tejada and Gibbons get walked but both never get to make it past 2nd base.

3rd Inning

Errors by Frank Thomas and Fahey allow a run to score and Arizona led 3-0.

Vargas had a 1-2-3 inning.

4th Inning

Estrada and Green hit singles but nothing happened.

Vargas had a 1-2-3 inning.

5th Inning

Chad Tracy picked up an RBI single but Luis Gonzales got into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.

Vargas had 1-2-3 inning.

6th Inning

Both pitchers have 1-2-3 innings.

7th Inning

Jackson and Hairston hit back to back doubles. Luis Gonzales picks up a homer.

Luis Terrero picks up a hit but doesn't score.

8th Inning

Russ Ortiz comes in.

Both pitchers have 1-2-3 innings

9th Inning

Both pitchers get 1-2-3 innings.

DIAMONDBACKS WIN: 7-0
WP: C. Vargas
9.0 IP, 0 ER, 3Ks
2B: C. Jackson, S. Green, S. Hairston 2
HR: L. Gonzalez

LP: C. Wang
6.0 IP, 4 ER, 1K

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 3 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (1-1) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (1-1)

Donald Veal (3-0, 2.89 ERA, 18.2 IP)
Picks up a ridiculous amount of strikeouts.

@

Brandon Webb (21-5, 2.17 ERA, 240.1 IP)
- He gets my vote as most likely NL Cy Young cantidate.

1st Inning

Tejada gets a single but does not score.

Veal walks the bases loaded but gets them to ground into a 5-6-4 double play to end the inning.

2nd Inning

Luis Terrero gets a single but does not pass 2nd base.

Veal strikes out Gonzales and Snyder but gives up a single to Hudson. Webb grounds out to end the inning.

3rd Inning

Veal, Roberts, Patterson, and Tejada all pick up singles to score 1 run.

Veal strikes out Counsell and Brynes and Green ground out.

4th Inning

Mora strikes out and Hernandez is hit by a pitch but no one scores.

Veal strikes out the side.

5th Inning

Roberts hits a double and steals 3rd. Patterson picks up an RBI single. Tejada grounds out and Patterson advances to 2nd. Patterson steals 3rd but will not score.

Veal strikes out Snyder again but Hudson reaches base on an error. Webb lays the sac bunt and Counsell grounds out.

6th Inning

Both pitchers had 1-2-3 innings.

7th Inning

1-2-3 inning for Webb.

Jorge Julio comes in to pitch for Veal. Snyder gets a single and will not score.

8th Inning

Tejada doubles and Terrero picks up an RBI single.
Luis Vizcaino comes in to pitch for Arizona.
Gibbons singles but will not score.

Estrada pinch hits for Vizcaino. He strikes out. Counsell singles. Byrnes strikes out and Green strikes out.

9th Inning

Patterson doubles and scores on a groundball by Tejada.

Jay Witasick comes in to pitch and strikes out Jackson and Tracy. Gonzales flies out.

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: D. Veal
6.2 IP, 0 ER, 7Ks
2B: B. Roberts, M. Tejada, C. Patterson

LP: B. Webb
7.2 IP, 3 ER, 4Ks

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (2-1) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (1-2)

Nate Robertson (22-4, 2.57 ERA, 234.1 IP)
- Has played above everyone's expectations. Strong slider. Solid staff ace quality pitcher.

@

Erik Bedard (15-6, 3.56 ERA, 204.2 IP)
- Erik kicked his game up a notch since being traded from Baltimore and is an excellent pitcher.


1st Inning

Bedard has a 1-2-3 inning with 1 strikeout.

Eric Byrnes and Jackson get on base but will not score.


2nd Inning

Bedard gives up a 2 run homer to Jay Gibbons.

Robertson strikes out Gonzales and Snyder and gets Hudson to ground out.


3rd Inning

Brian Roberts hits a double and reaches 3rd but does not score.

Shawn Green hits a single and Byrnes was hit by a pitch but neither score.


4th Inning

Terrero singles but will not advance.

Jackson singles and will not advance.


5th Inning

Bedard has a 1-2-3 inning.

Erik Bedard picks up a walk but will not advance.


6th Inning

Corey Patterson hits a solo homer into the left field bleachers.

The D-backs tie it up with a 2-RBI double by Gonzales and an RBI single for Hudson.


7th Inning

1-2-3 inning for Bedard.

Witasick comes in to pitch. Green is walked and Jackson hits an RBI double.


8th Inning

Roberts hits a triple and scores on a single by Tejada

The bases get loaded by Halama but no one will score.


9th Inning

Melvin Mora hits a single but Gibbons ends the inning by grounding into a double play.

Green is walked. Jackson is walked. Tracy grounds out. Runners at the corners... Halama throws a wild pitch! Shawn Green will come home to win the ball game!

DIAMONDBACKS WIN: 5-4
WP: L. Vizcaino
1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks
2B: C. Snyder, C. Jackson, L. Gonzalez

LP: J. Halama
1.1 IP, 1 ER, 0Ks
2B: B. Roberts
3B: B. Roberts
HR: C. Patterson, J. Gibbons

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 5 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (2-2) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (2-2)

Daniel Cabrera (7-1, 3.19 ERA, 73.1 IP)
- In his few appearances that he has made he has been a solid starter. Good fastball with a solid curve and a change.

@

Jamey Wright (13-15, 5.35 ERA, 203.2 IP)
- Lots of endurance and since being traded to Arizona has kicked it up a notch as well.


1st Inning

Tejada doubles but will not score.

Daniel Cabrera strikes out the side.


2nd Inning

Terrero is walked and Mora hits a single to advance Terrero to third. Runners at the corners for Jay Gibbons who singles into left for an RBI single. Now Mora on 3rd and Gibbons on first for Ramon Hernandez. He grounds into a double play but Mora will score. Daniel Cabrera singles, Roberts singles, Patterson is hit by pitch. Tejada will strike out with the bases loaded.

Luis Gonzales singles but will not advance.


3rd Inning

1-2-3 inning with 1 strikeout for both sides.


4th Inning

Runners for Baltimore get to 3rd and 2nd but Patterson strikes out.

Runners for Arizona get to the corners but neither score.


5th Inning

Tejada and Terrero pick up walks but none will score.

1-2-3 inning for Cabrera.


6th Inning

Hernandez doubles and scores on a single by Roberts.

Cabrera picks up a 1-2-3 inning.


7th Inning

Thomas and Terrero pick up walks. Brandon Lyon comes in to pitch only to give up a 2 RBI double to Gibbons.

Jackson is walked. Tracy singles. Gonzales reaches first on an error. Even with the bases loaded none will score.


8th Inning

1-2-3 inning for Lyon.

Byrnes will single and will not advance.


9th Inning

Brian Bruney comes in to pitch for the D-backs.
Thomas doubles. Mora doubles, Thomas will score. Gibbons walks but Mora and Gibbons will stay where they are.

Todd Williams came in to pitch for the Oreos.
He gives up a single to Gonzales and walks the bases loaded with 2 outs in the 9th. Scott Hairston comes in as a pinch hitter and... grounds out.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: D. Cabrera
8 IP, 0 ER, 5Ks
2B: R. Hernandez, F. Thomas, M. Tejada, J. Gibbons, M. Mora

LP: J. Wright
6.2 IP, 5 ER, 6Ks

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 6 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (3-2) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (2-3)

Claudio Vargas (18-4, 3.51 ERA, 177.0 IP)
- Good fastball and sinker. Been a good pitcher all year.

@

Chien-Ming Wang (23-10, 3.45 ERA, 226.2 IP)
- A groundball pitcher, picks up very few strikeouts. Fairly consistant but his inconsistant streaks.

Okay, okay, okay. I'm halting the semi-play by play. It just isn't as fun. I'm going back to my ALCS format.

Chien-Ming Wang gives up the first run of the game in the 2nd. Scott Hairston gets a single and steals second. Luis Gonzales picks up a walk. Orlando Hudson forces the runner at 2nd so now there are runners at the corners. Johnny Estrada hits a single to score Hairston to make this a one nothing ball game. We also kick things up a notch as Tejada and Gibbons hit singles in the 2nd as well. Followed by a Brandon Fahey double we tie this game up. In the 4th we extend the lead with a 2 run shot by Gibbons. It all fell apart in the 5th for the Oreos. Counsell doubles and steals 3rd. Byrnes singles and steals 2nd. Green is walked. Jackson singles up the middle to score a run. Chad Tracy has a 2 RBI double followed by Gonzalez hitting a 2 RBI double! Arizona leads 6-3. We start mounting a comeback in the 7th as Hernandez and Patterson hit RBI hits to make it a 6-5 and we are 1 run away from tying it up. In the bottom of the 9th Fahey singles, Roberts singles, Patterson walks, Thomas walks to score a run, and Tejada grounds into the double play as we tie the ballgame. It was all tied up until the 13th inning. Shawn Green picks up a 2 RBI double. Even though Roberts was able to get a 1 RBI single in the 13th as well the game ends 8-7.

DIAMONDBACKS WIN: 8-7
WP: B. Lyon
3 IP, 0 ER, 1K
2B: C. Counsell, L. Gonzalez, S. Green

LP: J. Witasick
1 IP, 0 ER (2 runs), 0Ks
2B: R. Hernandez, K. Reed, M. Tejada, B. Fahey
HR: J. Gibbons

SV: B. Bruney
1 IP, 1 ER, 2Ks

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 7 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (3-3) @ Arizona Diamondbacks (3-3)

Brandon Webb (21-5, 2.17 ERA, 240.1 IP)
- He gets my vote as most likely NL Cy Young cantidate.

@

Daniel Cabrera (7-1, 3.19 ERA, 73.1 IP)
- In his few appearances that he has made he has been a solid starter. Good fastball with a solid curve and a change.

I've decided to put our fate in Cabrera's hands. I like his stuff and I don't quite trust Veal with Game 7 of the World Series.

Arizona scored the first run in the third when the bases were loaded and Green grounded out. We retaliated in the third as well as Patterson picks up a 2 RBI single. Arizona counter attacks with a 2 RBI double and a RBI single by Gonzales and Estrada. Jay Gibbons decides to lessen their lead with a 2 RBI homerun but an RBI single by Byrnes in the 9th assured victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

DIAMONDBACKS WIN: 6-5
WP: B. Webb
5 IP, 4 ER, 3Ks

LP: D. Cabrera
5 IP, 5 ER, 5 Ks

SV: J. Valverde
1 IP, 1 ER, 1 K


Your 2006 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks!

I'm not pointing my finger at anyone but it was the loss of Clemens that cost us the World Series. The loss of Mora wasn't very pressing as Fahey did a great job in the postseason. My job right now is just to keep or improve the level of quality team I've put together without going over my fairly small payroll.

That is all of my prewritten posts for now :D

[Sanji Watsuki]

Your Oreos Team Leaders
ERA: Roger Clemens (1.98)
Wins: Roger Clemens (25)
Saves: Chris Ray (46)
AVG: Brian Roberts (.323)
HR: Frank Thomas (55)
SB: Corey Patterson (64)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Free Agency Period

Jeff Conine: Released

Luis Terrero: Resigned in Arbitration at 2.55 mil

David Newhan: Released

Tony Alvarez: Released

Kevin Millar: Released

Howie Clark: Released

Todd Williams: Released

John Halama: Released

Russ Ortiz: Released

Brian Bowles: Resigned at 800k for 1 year

[Sanji Watsuki]

Free Agents

Brandon Phillips: Seeking 10.2 mil for 3 years
- Strong contact hitter.

Matt Holliday: Seeking 8.4 mil for 3 years
- Good for power and contact

Morgan Ensburg: Seeking 6.7 mil for 4 years
- Good power hitter with a good eye

Carlos Lee: Seeking 6.5mil for 4 years
- Strong HR hitter. Hit 44 last year

Jermaine Dye: Seeking 5.4mil for 3 years
- Well rounded hitter

Shea Hillenbrand: Seeking 5.3mil for 3 years
- Strong contact hitter

Barry Bonds: Seeking 5.2mil for 2 years
- Age diminished power hitter with an excellent eye but extremely poor health

Joe Crede: Seeking 5.1mil for 3 years
- Excellent defensively with a decent bat.

Luis Gonzales: Seeking 5.1mil for 2 years
- 39 years old but still capable of playing everyday

Craig Counsell: Seeking 5.0mil for 2 years
- Also putting on the years but still a solid player

Jim Edmonds: Seeking 4.9 mil for 2 years
- Still a strong hitter, just not nearly what he used to be

Emil Brown: Seeking 4.8 mil for 3 years
- A solid hitter but below average defensively

Torii Hunter: Seeking 4.5mil for 4 years
- Torii is a solid offensive player but great defensively

Moise Alou: Seeking 4.2mil for 2 years
- Putting on the years but still a good player.

Jason Lane: Seeking 4.1mil for 3 years
- Solid rounded player

Dave Ross: Seeking 4.0 mil for 3 years
- Solid catcher with a good arm

Ryan Freel: Seeking 4.0 mil for 3 years
- Speedy on the baselines, decent fielder

That ends all 80 rated people or people asking for more than 4 mil.


Pitchers

Jose Contreras: Seeking 7.3mil for 2 years
- Putting on the years but still an excellent pitcher

Jamie Moyer: Signed by Baltimore at 2.9mil for 2 years
- Even at 44 still an effective pitcher.

Andy Pettitte: Seeking 4.9mil for 2 years
- Also putting on the years but still a solid starter

Tom Glavine: Seeking 6.1mil for 2 years
- Still a great pitcher even at 41. He'll continue to pitch for at least his contract length.

Noah Lowry: Seeking 4.2mil for 2 years
- A solid young pitcher that'll boost most arsenals.

Tim Wakefield: Seeking 2.2mil for 2 years
- He still can do some good stuff out of the bullpen but I wouldn't count on him starting again.

Cory Lidle: Seeking 4.0mil for 2 years
- He is getting older but still will be an effective pitcher

Tomo Ohka: Seeking 3.0 mil for 2 years
- A solid pitcher

That ends the main free agents.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -November 10, 2006



Hee Seop Choi Moves to Baltimore
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In a recent trade with St. Louis Hee Seop Choi is going to Baltimore to play as their 1B. Jacob Cruz (RF) and $7,000,000 are going to St. Louis in exchange. "I don't know what to say," says the $7 million. "In Baltimore I felt like just another few million bucks. In St. Louis I feel unique. Like I am ALL of their 7 million bucks."

"Now that I have Seop," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "I now have VEAL and SOUP! FEAR MY DINNER TEAM!"

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -November 10, 2006



Melky Cabrera Packs his Bags to Move to Baltimore
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Melky Cabrera, whom was in the Yankees minor league afflicate, found out today that he had been traded to the Oreos. LaTroy Hawkins and Brian Finch, a pitching prospect, both move to the Bronx. "You see I added Melky to my dinner combo," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "Now I have Milk and Oreos! The ultimate combo!"

[Sanji Watsuki]

Notable Retirements
(Must have a retirement overall >80)

Kenny Lofton
Mike Timlin
Rafael Palmeiro
Troy Percival
Matt Stairs
Jeff Cirillo
Mike Stanton
David Wells
Sammy Sosa
Julio Franco
Juan Gonzales
Roberto Hernandez
Tim Salmon
Hideo Nomo


Signings

Jamie Moyer is signed by Baltimore for 2 years at 2.95mil.
Tim Wakefield is signed by Baltimore for 1 year at 2.65mil.
Matt Holliday is signed by Baltimore for 7 years at 8.20mil.
Craig Counsell is signed by Baltimore for 1 year at 5.10mil.
Morgan Ensburg is signed by the Dodgers for 4 years at 6.70mil.
Carlos Lee is signed by the Diamondbacks for 4 years at 6.50mil.
Shea Hillenbrand is signed by the Angels for 3 years at 5.30mil.
Jim Edmonds is signed by the Twins for 2 years at 4.90mil.
Mike Piazza is signed by the Indians for 2 years at 2.15mil.
Damian Millar is signed by the Indians for 2 years at 1.60mil.
Mark L. Johnson is signed by the Indians for 2 years at 420k.
Jose Contreras is signed by the Diamondbacks for 2 years at 7.30mil.
Andy Pettitte is signed by the Diamondbacks for 2 years at 4.90mil.
Gil Meche is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 7.3mil. (Suckers!)
Noah Lowry is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 4.30mil.
Cory Lidle is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 4.10mil.
Russ Ortiz is signed by the White Sox for 2 years at 1.15mil.
Tony Alvarez is signed by the Rockies for 2 years at 760k.
Mike Lieberthal is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 3.10mil.
Miguel Olivo is signed by the Mets for 3 years at 2.55mil.
David Newhan is signed by the Twins for 2 years at 1.30mil.
Brandon Phillips is signed by the Rockies for 3 years at 10.00mil.
Dave Ross is signed by the Rockies for 3 years at 3.90mil.
Tomo Ohka is signed by the Rockies for 2 years at 3.25mil.
John Halama is signed by the Twins for 2 years at 1.1mil.
Joe Crede is signed by the Dodgers for 4 years at 4.9mil.
Todd Williams is signed by the Brewers for 2 years at 910k.
Javier Valentin is signed by the Brewers for 2 years at 2.10mil.
Luis Gonzales is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 5.00mil.
Ron Belliard is signed by the Mets for 3 years at 3.80mil.
Torii Hunter is signed by the Oreos for 3 years at 3.90mil.
Preston Wilson is signed by the Mets for 2 years at 3.25mil.
Ryan Freel is signed by the Reds for 2 years at 3.35mil.
Sean Casey is signed by the Reds for 2 years at 3.15mil.
Gregg Zaun is signed by the Reds for 1 year at 2.60mil.
Craig Monroe is signed by the Brewers for 2 years at 3.05mil.
Brady Clark is signed by the Reds for 1 year at 2.20mil.
Travis Lee is signed by the Pirates for 2 years at 1.90mil.
Rich Aurellia is signed by the Brewers for 1 year at 2.25mil.

[Sanji Watsuki]

End of Year Awards
American League
Cy Young
Roger Clemens (25-5, 1.98 ERA, 225 Ks)

MVP
Jason Giambi (.299 avg, 61 HRs, 182 RBIs)

Rookie of the Year
Francisco Liriano (16-5, 2.26 ERA, 203.1 IP)

National League
Cy Young
Brandon Webb (21-5, 2.18 ERA, 240.1 IP)

MVP
Albert Pujols (.330 avg, 55 HRs, 131 RBIs)

Rookie of the Year
Russell Martin (.305 avg, 6 HRs, 86 RBIs)


Golden Gloves
3B Melvin Mora
SS Julio Lugo
CF Torii Hunter
SS Omar Vizquel
2B Hector Luna
P Mark Hendrickson

[Sanji Watsuki]

Amateur Draft

First Round Picks

KCR: Ryan Rogers (SP)
Closer quality pitcher at age 20. Remarkable.

FLA: Dale Kahodayari (C)
Good enough to play backup now, will be a good starting catcher later.

COL: Adam Foultz (SP)
Should have an All Star career when he peaks. Excellent endurance.

TEX: Brant Goodall (SP)
While not much endurance should have an excellent career.

SFG: Phil Pouliot (SP)
Solid endurance and health. Should have a long career.

TBD: Don Riddick (RP)
Good enough to be a reliever at the big league level, closer level when he peaks.

PIT: Steve Weldon (RP)
He is fairly injury prone but should have a good career as a setup man/closer.

DET: Allen Peterson (C)
He might turn beyond the backup catcher point but it is a tossup.

OAK: Josh Meeligan (SP)
Excellent endurance and in great health.

CIN: Allen Ward (SP)
This is the guy I actually wanted to pick. Excellent health and endurance. Should have a long career as a starter.

MIL: Rafael Elguezabal (C)
He could turn out into a guy with above average power but getting in a big league lineup is questionable.

SDP: Sly Grainger (CF)
This guy will practically never make an error but his arm and range arn't the best.

TOR: Santos Zugia (RP)
Should turn into a good setup man.

CLE: Eric Kettley (RP)
Should also turn into a good setup man.

MIN: Jamie Douthwaite (C)
Big league prospects ares shaky

CHC: Rob Roberts (RP)
Should turn into a closer at the big league level.

PHI: Jorge Yera (RP)
Power pitching closer is in his future.

BOS: Adam Hamel (C)
His big league prospects are shaky.

HOU: Tony Franklin (RP)
He deserves a place in a big league bullpen.

ATL: Armando Parte (RP)
He really is a good power pitching prospect.

NYY: Kagemusha Sakurai (C)
His big league prospects are REALLY shaky.

CHW: Alan Cholmondoley (RP)
He has a very poor health but could turn into a great piece of bullpen.

LAA: Justin Haugh (RP)
I see a closer future in him as a more Maddux type pitcher.

WSN: Enrico Arcililiares (CF)
Decent on the baselines but isn't much more than that.

LAD: Shane Brannan (2B)
Should get good patience at the place and speed.

STL: Luis Bouza (C)
Backup catching prospect is shaky as well.

SEA: Warner MacNeil (C)
Backup catching is shaky.

NYM: Juan Rico (CF)
He should become a great outfielder with lots of speed.

ARI: Dirk Winson (RP)
When he peaks he'll be on a major league bullpen.

BAL: Todd Vaden (SP)
Solid health and health.

BALTIMORE GETS: Aaron Ward (SP)
CINCINATTI GETS: Pope Kieron (CF) and 3mil

With a solid prospect and 3mil we get a great pitching prospect.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -December 5, 2006



Aaron Guiel Leaves Baltimore, Colten comes in
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The backup outfielder for the Oreos, Aaron Guiel, is traded to the Nationals for pitching prospect Colten Williems. The Oreos pick up 1mil in this deal as well. "Now that I have my dinner I think people want to take it," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "But with my Colt they'll think twice."

[Sanji Watsuki]

Spring Training

Mark Embry learned the Hard Slider from Chris Ray.
Hayden Penn learned the Slow Ball from Jamie Moyer.
Brandon Erbe learned the Knuckleball from Jay Witasick.
Zach Levesque learned the Change from J.J. Johnson.


Signings Reprise

Luis Castillo is signed by the Cubs at 2.6mil for 1 year.
Kazuo Matsui is signed by the Royals at 1.7mil for 1 year.
Roger Cedeno is signed by the Royals at 720k for 1 year.
Blake Casey is signed by the Royals at 1.25mil for 1 year.
Jason Lane is signed by the Royals at 2.6mil for 1 year.
Alex Gonzales is resigned by Boston at 1.25mil for 1 year.
Adam Everett is signed by Boston at 2.1mil for 1 year.
Tom Glavine is signed by Texas at 4.4mil for 1 year.
Dave Roberts is signed by the Padres at 1.25mil for 1 year.
Moises Alou is signed by the Mariners at 2.3mil for 1 year.
Nick Punto is signed by the Giants at 1.4mil for 1 year.
Ricky Ledee is signed by Milwalkee at 650k for 1 year.
Tony Graffanino is signed by Seattle at 720k for 1 year.
Juan Castro is signed by the Royals at 1.5mil for 1 year.
Dave Weathers is signed by the Braves at 1.3mil for 1 year.
Mark Grudzielanek is signed by the Twins at 1.5mil for 1 year.
Joe Randa is signed by the Mariners at 720k for 1 year.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -April 1, 2007


Daniel Cabrera Shipped off to Boston
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Oreos GM reports that Daniel Cabrera, pitcher for the Oreos, is being traded to Boston in exchange for the veteran Curt Schilling. Cabrera was an aspiring young pitcher with a good future. Curt Schilling will pitch for like 2 more years at best. Critics have critisized the move of being too violent, too gory, and having too much sex.



Red Sox Baseball Player Diagnosed with Van Poppel Disease
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It is with a heavy heart that we report that recently Daniel Cabrera, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, recently discovered that he has Todd Van Poppel disease. This aspiring pitcher was projected to become staff ace quality and he delivered quality performance during his last year. Van Poppel disease affects 1 in 100 pitchers where a good pitcher suddenly declines in performance and potencial. "Y'see I knew it before I traded," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "But I can see their overall and peak ratings. Boston can't." He cackled as he went into maniacal laughter.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Presenting your Shallow Fried Oreos
Lineup

2B Brian Roberts (.323/.390/.429)
- Solid leadoff hitter with good contact, speed, and a good eye.

CF Corey Patterson (.308/.344/.527)
- He is a speed threat (64 stolen bases) and a power threat (30 HRs)

SS Miguel Tejada (.313/.355/.542)
- Another power threat in the lineup. A very well rounded hitter.

LF Matt Holliday (.309/.360/.540)
- Holliday swings for contact and power. Strong hitter.

DH Frank Thomas (.247/.363/.593)
- Huge power threat. Hit 2nd most homeruns last year with 55. Picks up walks like crazy.

RF Jay Gibbons (.250/.319/.425)
- Also another weaker hitter. Still, a strong bat in the lineup none the less.

C Ramon Hernandez (.278/.330/.443)
- Not nearly the threat that the first hitters in the lineup were but don't underestimate him. He still is a solid bat.

3B Melvin Mora (.279/.350/.453)
- He is putting on the years but still is a power threat in any lineup.

1B Hee Seop Choi (.159/.196/.159)
- Didn't get much play time. Decent contact with occasional pop and a good eye.


Bench

OF Luis Terrero (.311/.388/.522)
- He definitely knew how to swing a bat last year. He is good in any bench.

OF Torii Hunter (.267/.349/.413)
- The guy is a master on the field and a solid competitor at the plate.

IF Brandon Fahey (.195/.214/.366)
- He did good work off the bench and filling in for Mora in the postseason.

IF Craig Counsell (.287/.361/.413)
- He can play practically anywhere in the infield and has a good bat too. He'll continue to be a solid player.

C Eli Whiteside (.167/.265/.200)
- He is a good defensive catcher that'll probably never make it past the bench.


Rotation

Roger Clemens (25-5, 1.98 ERA, 240.2 IP)
- Clemens remains a star at 44. His contact will not be picked up at the end of the year regardless of his performance because most likely he'll want some 18mil+ contact for his 20 game win performance.

Curt Schilling (15-14, 4.30 ERA, 192.2 IP)
- Schilling is still an effective pitcher in his age. Don't give up on him yet.

Jamie Moyer (16-11, 3.95 ERA, 203.0 IP)
- Moyer also remains a star at 44. This seasoned veteran knows how to go slow, slower, even slower, and ridiculously slow.

Chien-Ming Wang (23-10, 3.45 ERA, 226.2 IP)
- Chien can eat up innings and get through games on low pitch counts. This groundball pitcher is rarely gets any strikeouts whatsoever.

Nate Robertson (22-4, 2.57 ERA, 234.1 IP)
- Robertson had a flipping ridiculous year last year. No one expected he'd put out the numbers he did.


Bullpen

Closer, Chris Ray (46 SV, 3.00 ERA, 54 IP)
- Solid closer all year. Great fastball, splitter, and hard slider.

Setup, Jorge Julio (3 SV, 2.98 ERA, 66.1 IP)
- Hasn't given up a run since he has been traded. Strong fastball and a great slider.

Sendy Rleal (3-6, 5.88 ERA, 52 IP)
- He was very unreliable last year but we hoped the year in the minors got him ready for a better second season.

Jay Witasick (1-0, 1.52 ERA, 29.2 IP)
- We made a trade for Witasick and he has been an effective reliever since.

Tim Wakefield (10-11, 5.97 ERA, 144.2 IP)
- While excessively weak last year we hope he can put together a solid year in the bullpen for Baltimore.

Brian Bannister (10-6, 2.96 ERA, 116.2 IP)
- Solid 4 seamer and solid cutter.
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SAN FRANCISCO GETS: 11mil
BALTIMORE GETS: Tim Lincecum (SP)

90 endurance? 93 health? 99 peak? Sounds like a sweet deal!

[Sanji Watsuki]

Minor Leagues
Top 5 pitchers

Tim Lincecum (SP)
- Good speed on his fastball. Gets lots of strikeouts. Healthy, lots of endurance.

Aaron Ward (SP)
- Great endurance. He paints the corners with east but the stuff on his pitches isn't the best.

Phillip Hughes (SP)
- Good fastball and slider. Projects to be a staff ace on any team.

Hayden Penn (SP)
- He has a good fastball and change with a developing curve and slow ball.

Donald Veal (SP)
- Very good strikeout pitcher. With a fastball that good who needs movement?


Top 5 Batters

Andy LaRoche (3B)
- He looks solid as a fielder and could be big league ready right now. When he peaks he'll be a third basemen to rival Alex Rodriguez.

Billy Rowell (3B)
- Billy could become one of the best power hitters of all time. He may change positions as we have a good 3B already.

Brandon Snyder (C)
- Projects to a good catcher, defensively and offensively. He'll swing for contact and will have good speed on the bases and a good eye. Possibly leadoff hitter.

Chris Marrero (3B)
- Another power hitter. May also make a position change.

Melky Cabrera (LF)
- Great fielder with a good eye and swing for contact. He'll turn into a good 1st or 2nd hitter.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 4, April 6-7, 2007

Toronto Blue Jays (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)


Game 1
A.J. Burnett (0-0) @ Roger Clemens (0-0)

Clemens gets a good start to the year as he goes 7.2 IP with only 1 run given up. Burnett gives a good effort with 6.2 IP with 3 ER but it wasn't enough to stop us.

OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: R. Clemens (1-0)
7.2 IP, 1 ER, 9Ks
3B: C. Patterson (1)
HR: B. Roberts (1), C. Patterson (1)

LP: A. Burnett (0-1)
6.2 IP, 3 ER, 6Ks
2B: S. Santos (1)

SV: C. Ray (1)
0.1 IP, 0 ER, 1K


Game 2
Roy Halladay (0-0) @ Curt Schilling (0-0)

Schilling puts out a solid effort as our offense propells the way into a victory.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: C. Schilling (1-0)
7 IP, 3 ER, 3Ks
2B: C. Patterson (1), J. Gibbons 2 (2), T. Hunter (1), C. Counsell (1)
3B: B. Roberts (1)

LP: R. Halladay (0-1)
5 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks
2B: L. Overbay (1), A. Rios (1), C. Cannon (1)
HR: L. Overbay (1)

SV: J. Julio (1)
2 IP, 0 ER, 2Ks


Game 3
Gustavo Chacin (0-0) @ Jamie Moyer (0-0)

Moyer is perfect today as he pitches a gem. Moyer pitches a complete game shutout!

OREOS WIN: 3-0
WP: J. Moyer (1-0)
9 IP, 0 ER, 3Ks
2B: M. Tejada (1)
HR: C. Patterson (2), J. Gibbons (1)

LP: G. Chacin (0-1)
5 IP, 3 ER, 1K



Notable Injured People

Ivan Rodriguez of the Tigers is out for 4 weeks with an inflamed rotator cuff.
Marcus Thames of the Tigers is out for 2 weeks with a chipped knee cap.
Jason Lane of the Royals is out for 2 weeks for a sprained neck.


Updates

Yay. We swept them. Our power hitters have been QUIET. Jeez. Tejada, Holliday, Thomas, Hernandez, and Mora have 6 hits between all of them in 3 games.


League Leaders
Avg: Todd Helton (.800)
HR: Albert Pujols (3)
Hits: Alex Rodriguez (8)
ERA: 10+ way tie (0.00)
Wins: 10+ way tie (1)
OPS: Todd Helton (2.475)
Steals: 8 way tie (2)
RBIs: Kevin Youkilis (7)
Saves: 3 way tie (2)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 8-10, 2007

Boston Red Sox (2-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (3-0)


Game 1
Jason Johnson (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (0-0)

Chien's resilience shows again as he goes 8.2 IP with 3 ER. Ortiz's 2 homers didn't even phase us.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: C. Wang (1-0)
8.2 IP, 3 ER, 2Ks

HR: F. Thomas (1), M. Mora (1)

LP: J. Johnson (0-1)
6.0 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks

2B: B. Moss (1)
HR: D. Ortiz 2 (2)

SV: C. Ray (2)
0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks


Game 2
Jon Lester (0-0) @ Nate Robertson (0-0)

Robertson didn't have to pitch well as we lit up Beantown's pitching. I expect more victories as our offense heats up.

WP: N. Robertson (1-0)
5.0 IP, 4 ER, 6Ks

2B: R. Hernandez 2 (2), J. Gibbons 2 (4)
3B: C. Patterson (2)
HR: M. Holliday (1), H. Choi 2 (2)

LP: J. Lester (0-1)
3.2 IP, 8 ER, 2Ks

2B: J. Varitek (1), D. Ortiz 2 (2)
HR: M. Ramirez (1)


Game 3
Josh Beckett (1-0) @ Roger Clemens (1-0)

Even in old age Clemens continues to impress as he continues our winning streak. I still won't be happy until my hitters get into their power grooves.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: R. Clemens (2-0)
6.2 IP, 2 ER, 6Ks

2B: M. Holliday (1), M. Tejada (2), M. Mora (1)

LP: J. Beckett (1-1)
6 IP, 4 ER, 3Ks

2B: M. Lowell (2), B. Moss (2)

SV: C. Ray (3)
1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks


Notable Injured People

Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Logan Kensing of the Florida Marlins has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.
Tom Glavine of the Texas Rangers has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Scott Spiezio of the Texas Rangers sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.


Trades

NYY GETS: Julio Mateo (RP), Ryan Ludwick (RF)
SEA GETS: Octavio Dotel (RP), Rodrigo Lopez (SP), Aaron Small (SP)

I think Seattle won out here. Octavio Dotel is a very useful piece of bullpen.

SEA GETS: Brian Shackleford (RP), Pope Kieron (LF)
CIN GETS: Octavio Dotel (RP)

... so they send Dotel over to get Kieron, a good prospect.


Updates

I still won't be happy until our power hitters get it together. On a good note Hee Seop Choi has an OBA of .500.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.500)
HR: Albert Pujols (4)
Hits: Johnny Damon (12)
ERA: 10+ way tie (0.00)
Wins: 4 way tie (2)
OPS: Julio Lugo (1.532)
Steals: Ichiro Suzuki (5)
RBIs: 2 way tie (10)
Saves: Chris Ray (3)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 11-14, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (6-0) @ Toronto Blue Jays (2-4)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (1-0) @ Gustavo Chacin (0-1)

Schilling performs as Holliday gets back on my good side. Holliday picks up 3 hits, all for extra bases. Ramon Hernandez continues to be ineffective as he goes 1-5. He'll get a day off as Eli Whiteside takes over for a day.

OREOS WIN: 8-3
WP: C. Schilling (2-0)
7 IP, 3 ER, 6Ks

2B: R. Hernandez (3), B. Roberts (1), M. Holliday (2)
3B: J. Gibbons (1)
HR: M. Holliday 2 (3)


LP: G. Chacin (0-2)
1.2 IP, 3 ER (7 runs), 3Ks

2B: F. Catalanotto (2)
HR: S. Santos (1), F. Catalanotto (2)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (1-0) @ Ted Lilly (0-1)

In a close match we continue our immense winning streak to 8. We are undefeated this year. Miguel Tejada is getting his average and power back up there.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: J. Moyer (2-0)
8.0 IP, 2 ER, 3Ks

2B: E. Whiteside (1), C. Patterson (2)
HR: M. Tejada (1), J. Gibbons 2 (3)

LP: T. Lilly (0-2)
5.1 IP, 4 ER, 10Ks

2B: C. Cannon (4)
HR: V. Wells 2 (4), C. Cannon (1)

SV: J. Julio (2)
0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (1-0) @ Ismael Ramirez (0-0)

Chien pitched beautifully through 8.1 inning then Chris Ray came in and blew the save.

BLUE JAYS WIN: 4-3
WP: B. Ryan (1-0)
1 IP, 0 ER, 0Ks

2B: C. Cannon (5)
3B: A. Rios (1)
HR: S. Santos (2), C. Cannon (2)

LP: C. Ray (0-1)
0.2 IP, 1 ER, 1K

2B: M. Holliday (3)


Notable Injured People

Sean Casey of the Reds has a broken collar bone and is out for 4 weeks.
Rickie Weeks of the Milwalkee Brewers has a foot stress fracture and is out for 10 days.
Jaret Wright of the New York Yankees chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Mark Loretta of the Boston Red Sox has shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Zach Duke of the Pirates has a sprained finger and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Right now we're 3.0 games ahead of the New York Yankees.
I'm also kicking up the difficulty to Manager.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.500)
HR: 4 way tie (5)
Hits: Michael Young (18)
ERA: 4 way tie (0.00)
Wins: 10+ way tie (2)
OPS: Brandon Phillips (1.512)
Steals: 4 way tie (5)
RBIs: 5 way tie (12)
Saves: Jason Isringhausen (4)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 15-17, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (8-1) @ Boston Red Sox (3-6)

BALTIMORE GETS: Jose Tabata (CF)
NEW YORK GETS: Jeff Fiorentino (CF), 3mil


Game 1
Roger Clemens (2-0) @ Jason Johnson (0-2)

Clemens puts out another strong outing. Everyone was contributing hits and runs for this 5-3 win.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: R. Clemens (3-0)
5.1 IP, 1 ER, 4Ks

2B: R. Hernandez (4), M. Holliday (4)
HR: F. Thomas (2)

LP: J. Johnson (0-3)
4.2 IP, 4 ER, 0Ks

2B: C. Crisp (2)
HR: J. Varitek (2), D. Ortiz (6)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (2-0) @ John Lester (0-1)

Our offense is slowly climbing back into its niche.

OREOS WIN: 9-4
WP: C. Schilling (3-0)
6.1 IP, 3 ER, 7Ks

2B: M. Holliday 2 (6), J. Gibbons (5)
HR: M. Holliday (4), M. Tejada (2)

LP: J. Lester (0-2)
3.0 IP, 6 ER, 4Ks

2B: M. Lowell (3)
HR: D. Ortiz (7), M. Ramirez (2)

Sidenote: Wakefield has done some good work out of the 'pen already. In his 8.2 innings of work he has only given up 1 run.


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (2-0) @ Josh Beckett (1-1)

Moyer goes 8 shutout innings before Witasick came in to finish the game.

OREOS WIN: 11-0
WP: J. Moyer (3-0)
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 4Ks

3B: M. Tejada (1)
HR: R. Hernandez (1), F. Thomas (3), M. Holliday 2 (6), M. Mora (2)

LP: J. Beckett (1-2)
2.0 IP, 7 ER, 1K

2B: D. Mirabelli (1)


Notable Injured People

Jim Thome of the Chicago White Sox has a broken finger and is out for 4 weeks.
Jeremy Accardo of the San Francisco Giants has a broken foot and is out for 7 weeks.


Updates

Our 11-1 record is stellar! ^^;;


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.511)
HR: 2 way tie (7)
Hits: Kenji Johjima (24)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (0.38)
Wins: 5 way tie (3)
OPS: Brandon Phillips (1.484)
Steals: 3 way tie (6)
RBIs: Kenji Johjima (20)
Saves: Jason Isringhausen (5)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 18-19, 2007

New York Yankees (5-7) @ Baltimore Oreos (11-1)


Game 1
Carl Pavano (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (1-0)

Chien puts up a solid, not good, but solid performance of 5 IP and 4 ER but Pavano just did better.

YANKEES WIN: 5-3
WP: C. Pavano (1-0)
2B: D. Jeter 2 (3)
HR: J. Posada (2)

LP: C. Wang (1-1)
2B: M. Tejada (3)
HR: M. Holliday (7)

SV: M. Rivera (4)


Game 2
Kris Benson (2-0) @ Nate Robertson (1-0)

Powered by three Hee Seop Choi homers this game ends in a with Oreos in milk on top.

WP: J. Julio (1-0)
2B: R. Hernandez (5), M. Holliday (7)
HR: H. Choi 3 (5)

LP: K. Farnsworth (1-1)
2B: J. Posada (3), A. Rodriguez (4), A. Phillips (3)
3B: A. Phillips (1)
HR: H. Matsui (2), J. Damon (3)


Notable Injured People

Eric DeBose of the Los Angeles Dodgers has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Matt Holliday is 2nd in HRs and avg.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.500)
HR: David Ortiz (9)
Hits: Michael Young (27)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (0.38)
Wins: 8 way tie (3)
OPS: Matt Holliday (1.509)
Steals: Jose Reyes (8)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (21)
Saves: Jason Isringhausen (6)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 20-21, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (12-2)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (3-0) @ Tim Corcoran (0-3)

Clemens delivered a solid 7.0 IP and Wakefield did the rest.

OREOS WIN: 7-2
WP: R. Clemens (4-0)
2B: C. Patterson (3), H. Choi (1)
HR: R. Hernandez (2), F. Thomas (4), C. Patterson (3), J. Gibbons (4), H. Choi (6)

LP: T. Corcoran (0-4)
2B: A. Huff (5)



Game 2
Curt Schilling (3-0) @ Jamie Shields (1-0)

Shields gave it his best but veteran, Schilling, outpitched him.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: C. Schilling (4-0)
2B: B. Roberts (2), M. Holliday (8)
HR: C. Patterson (4)

LP: J. Shields (1-1)

SV: C. Ray (4)


Notable Injured People

Kyle Lohse of the Minnesota Twins stretched his knee ligament and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Frank Thomas and Tejada's weakness this year isn't making me happy.

The Future...
Tim Lincecum
Philip Hughes
Aaron Ward
Donald Veal
Chien-Ming Wang

With a staff like that I'll need to turn my start on short rest alllllllll the way to the left.



League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.426)
HR: 2 way tie (9)
Hits: Michael Young (28)
ERA: John Smoltz (0.39)
Wins: 2 way tie (4)
OPS: Matt Holliday with (1.340)
Steals: 3 way tie (8)
RBIs: Dan Johnson (23)
Saves: 2 way tie (6)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April -, 2007

Los Angeles Angels (12-5) @ Baltimore Oreos (14-2)

I don't see the need for my commentaries during regular season anymore >_>;;


Game 1
Kelvim Escobar (1-0) @ Jamie Moyer (3-0)

ANGELS WIN: 4-2
WP: K. Escobar (2-1)
7.0 IP, 1 ER, 5Ks
2B: C. Kotchman (4)

LP: J. Moyer (3-1)
6.2 IP, 4 ER, 4Ks
2B: M. Holliday (9), M. Mora (2)

SV: S. Shields (3)


Game 2
Jered Weaver (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (1-1)

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: C. Wang (2-1)
9 IP, 1 ER, 3Ks
2B: H. Choi (2)
3B: M. Mora (1)

LP: J. Weaver (0-1)
8 IP, 2 ER, 5Ks
2B: O. Cabrera (4), C. Figgins (4)


Game 3
Ervin Santana (2-0) @ Nate Robertson (1-0)

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: N. Robertson (2-0)
7.1 IP, 4 ER, 2Ks
2B: B. Roberts (3)
HR: H. Choi (7)

LP: E. Santana (2-1)
5.0 IP, 4 ER, 4Ks
HR: D. McPherson (6)


Notable Injured People

Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Daniel Cabrera of the Boston Red Sox has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Nate Robertson of the Baltimore Oreos has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Javy Lopez of the New York Mets has a spiked achilles tendon and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

It appears we are a luckier form of Oakland. We've scored the same amount of runs and they have given up 3 less runs.


League Leaders
Avg: Michael Young (.430)
HR: David Ortiz (10)
Hits: Michael Young (34)
ERA: John Maine (0.48)
Wins: 4 way tie (4)
OPS: Matt Holliday (1.286)
Steals: Jose Reyes (11)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (23)
Saves: Todd Jones (8)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 26-28, 2007

Seattle Mariners (12-7) @ Baltimore Oreos (16-3)

And now I feel I should return to my original format >_>;


Game 1
Rodrigo Lopez (0-2) @ Roger Clemens (4-0)

Clemens still is a solid force on the mound as he goes 7.2 IP with 3 ER and 7Ks. Backed up by a double from Patterson (4) and homers from Holliday (8), Gibbons (5), and Choi (8, 9) the Oreos destroy Seattle, who used 5 pitchers. Wakefield closed this game with 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 1K.

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: R. Clemens (5-0)
LP: R. Lopez (2-1)


Game 2
Jarrod Washburn (1-1) @ Curt Schilling (4-0)

Schilling, like Clemens, is also still a force to be reckoned with. Schilling's 8 IP, 2 ER, and 9Ks destroys Washburn's 3.1 IP with 3 ER. Holliday (9) and Patterson (5) both hit homeruns.

OREOS WIN: 8-2
WP: C. Schilling (5-0)
LP: J. Washburn (1-2)


Game 3
Felix Hernandez (2-0) @ Jamie Moyer (3-1)

... And Moyer, like Schilling and Clemens, is still a great pitcher over 40. He went a solid 8 IP, 2 ER, 3Ks. Hee Seop Choi picks up his 10th homer... Crazy! He is swinging the bat at an MVP level so far this year o_O;;. Holliday (10), Gibbons (7), and Mora (3, 4) smash out doubles as we ride out a sweep

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: J. Moyer (4-1)
LP: F. Hernandez (2-1)
SV: C. Ray (5)


Notable Injured People

Jason Giambi of the New York Yankees fractures his eye bone and is out for 3 weeks.
Orlando Hudson of the Arizona Diamondbacks has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Casey Kotchman of the Los Angeles Angels breaks his collar bone and is out for 5 weeks.
Jim Edmonds of the Minnesota Twins has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Adam Fautz of the Rockies (1st round pick, 3rd overall) ruptures his knee ligament and is out for 5 weeks.


Updates

... Okay, the fact that Choi is putting up MVP numbers is fine with me but just a bit scary. He is batting .301/.378/.740


League Leaders
Avg: Michael Young (.407)
HR: David Ortiz (13)
Hits: Michael Young (37)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.17)
Wins: 2 way tie (5)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.379)
Steals: Jose Reyes (11)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (29)
Saves: Todd Jones (9)

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 29-30, 2007

Tampa Bay Devil Rays (8-15) @ Baltimore Oreos (19-3)


Game 1
Casey Fossum (1-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (2-1)

Chien pulls a solid 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 4K performance out of his hat. Fossum pulled a 3 IP 5 ER one. Nuff' said. Patterson and Gibbons both hit their 6th homer.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: C. Wang (3-1)
LP: C. Fossum (1-1)
SV: C. Ray (6)


Game 2
J.P. Howell (0-0) @ Tim Wakefield (0-0)

With Robertson out I needed a spot starter. Wakefield was my choice mostly due to his amazing stuff out of the bullpen this year and I made a wise decision as Wakefield puts up a solid 7 IP, 2 ER, 5 Ks. Holliday (10), Patterson (7), Gibbons (7), and Choi (11) all hit homers. Roberts (4, 5), Tejada (4, 5), and Mora (5) all hit doubles.

OREOS WIN: 11-2
WP: T. Wakefield (1-0)
LP: W. Townsend (1-2)


Game 3
Scott Kazmir (0-4) @ Roger Clemens (5-0)

Clemens puts up a reasonable 5 IP, 4 ER experience. Julio Lugo hits for the cycle! Hernandez (3) and Patterson (8) pick up homers. Hernandez (6) and Holliday (11) pick up doubles.

OREOS WIN: 9-5
WP: R. Clemens (6-0)
LP: S. Kazmir (0-5)


Notable Injured People

Scott Spiezio of the Texas Rangers sprains his neck and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

We are on an 8 game winning streak.

Corey Patterson is on track for a 40 HR 40 steal year.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.415)
HR: David Ortiz (13)
Hits: Brandon Phillips (39)
ERA: Derek Lowe (1.18)
Wins: Roger Clemens (6)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.447)
Steals: Jose Reyes and Scott Podsednik (12)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (32)
Saves: Todd Jones (9)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 2-5, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (22-3) @ New York Yankees (13-12)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (5-0) @ Kip Wells (1-1)

Curt Schilling has an excellent day and goes 7.2 IP with 2 ER and 7Ks but Kip Wells had 8 IP and 0 ER. The Yankees shut us down.

YANKEES WIN: 2-0
WP: K. Wells (1-2)
LP: C. Schilling (5-1)
SV: M. Rivera (8)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (4-1) @ Adam Eaton (1-2)

Both Eaton and Moyer go 6 innings with 3 earned but for the Yanks, Kyle Farnsworth gave up a run during his relief stint. Thanks to Thomas (5) and Patterson (9)'s homeruns we stop a second loss.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: J. Moyer (5-1)
LP: K. Farnsworth (2-4)
SV: C. Ray (7)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (3-1) @ Carl Pavano (2-0)

Even backed with homeruns from Patterson (10) and Choi (12) we can't overpower the Yankees. Carl Pavano went 8 innings and only gave up 2 while Wang went 5 innings and gave up 3. I applaud Pavano.

YANKEES WIN: 3-2
WP: C. Pavano (3-0)
LP: C. Wang (3-2)
SV: M. Rivera (9)


Game 4
Tim Wakefield (1-0) @ Kris Benson (3-1)

Choosing for Wakefield to sport start again was a good idea as he put up a solid 8 IP with 2 ER. He outduels Benson and the Yanks as we ride out another victory.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: T. Wakefield (2-0)
LP: K. Benson (3-2)
SV: C. Ray (8)


Notable Injured People

Cesar Izturis of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks his foot and is out for 7 weeks.


Updates

Tim Wakefield has been an excellent pickup. I didn't expect him to be so powerful on the mound.

Hee Seop Choi is leading our team in HRs. What is WITH that?


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.417)
HR: David Ortiz (14)
Hits: Brian McCann (44)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.34)
Wins: Roger Clemens (6)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.360)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (14)
RBIs: David Ortiz (33)
Saves: Todd Jones (9)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 6-8, 2007

Texas Rangers (11-17) @ Baltimore Oreos (24-5)


Game 1
Kameron Low (2-1) @ Curt Schilling (5-0)

Schilling puts out the stuff we need to take the World Series. He goes 8 innings with 2 ER. Hee Seop Choi picks up... homer #13.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: C. Schilling (6-1)
LP: C. Wilson (2-2)
SV: C. Ray (9)


Game 2
Kevin Millwood (2-3) @ Roger Clemens (6-0)

Clemens looked strong out there with 5 IP with 3 ER but Millwood looked better. Holliday was a HR away from hitting for the cycle.

RANGERS WIN: 5-3
WP: K. Millwood (3-3)
LP: B. Medders (0-1)
SV: A. Otsuka (6)


Game 3
Kevin Milwood (2-3) @ Jamie Moyer (5-1)

Moyer puts out a strong 8 innings with 3 ER and when backed by Choi's 14th homer and Hernandez's 4th we have an easy win.

OREOS WIN: 8-3
WP: J. Moyer (6-1)
LP: T. Glavine (1-4)


Notable Injured People

Brian Anderson of the Chicago WhiteSox sprians his neck and is out for 2 weeks.
John Koronka of the Texas Rangers has shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Nick Johnson of the Washington Nationals as a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

Hee Seop Choi tied for most HRs this season. Who woulda thunk it? The guy isn't even that great of a batter and he is swinging a lot better than expected. I had this guy batting 8th/9th for a reason and he is forcing me to make him bat cleanup practically XD.



League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.417)
HR: 3 way tie (14)
Hits: Brandon Phillips (48)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.32)
Wins: 5 way tie (6)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.371)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (16)
RBIs: David Ortiz (37)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 9-11, 2007

Oakland Athletics (17-14) @ Baltimore Oreos (26-6)

BALTIMORE GETS: Andrew McClutchen (CF)
PITTSBURG GETS: Liz Radhames (SP)

Liz will find a good spot as a staff ace or a 2nd starter but Andrew McClutchen will become a prototypical leadoff hitter. 50+ stolen bases, .300+ avg, .400+ OBA is my estimate. Great contact, speed, and eye with a little bit of pop. I'm saying Corey Patterson plus here except with a little less power.


Game 1
Barry Zito (4-1) @ Brian Bannister (0-0)

With Wakefield needing another day of rest we sent Bannister in to do his worst. He went 7 innings with 2 ER and with help from a Frank Thomas homer we were able to win this one.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: B. Bannister (1-0)
LP: B. Zito (4-2)
SV: C. Ray (10)


Game 2
Dan Haren (2-4) @ Nate Robertson (2-0)

Robertson gave up 10 hits in 5 innings to lose this game.

ATHLETICS WIN: 4-2
WP: D. Haren (3-4)
LP: N. Robertson (2-1)
SV: H. Street (8)


Game 3
Rich Harden (3-1) @ Curt Schilling (6-1)

Schilling crafted a solid 6IP with 2 ER and with help from Thomas (7) and Patterson (11)'s homeruns we were able to win this one in extra innings.

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: T. Wakefield (3-0)
LP: H. Street (1-1)


Notable Injured People

Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox has shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Bannister out, Veal in. Veal takes over as 5th starter.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.402)
HR: 3 way tie (14)
Hits: Michael Young (54)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.32)
Wins: 5 way tie (6)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.368)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (18)
RBIs: David Ortiz (37)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 13-15, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (28-7) @ Texas Rangers (14-20)

Roberts is slumping. Counsell will play 2nd this series.


Game 1
Roger Clemens (6-0) @ Tom Glavine (1-4)

We top Texas in this high scoring explosion. Hernandez (5), Thomas (8), and Choi (15) hit homers. Holliday and Mora pick up triples. Gibbons, Mora, and Choi pick up doubles.

OREOS WIN: 15-10
WP: S. Rleal (1-0)
LP: J. Leicester (0-1)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (6-1) @ Kameron Loe (3-1)

Our offense explodes but theirs didn't. Choi picks up 2 MORE HOMERS... (16, 17). Moyer puts out 8 shutout innings.

OREOS WIN: 16-2
WP: J. Moyer (7-1)
LP: K. Loe (3-2)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (3-2) @ Kameron Loe (3-2)

Starting Loe one day after another was a poor decision. Patterson hits homers 12 and 13. Choi picks up #18. Hernandez, Thomas, Tejada, and Mora hit doubles.

OREOS WIN: 10-2
WP: C. Wang (4-2)
LP: K. Loe (3-3)


Notable Injured People

Greg Maddux of the Chicago Cubs sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Justin Speier of the Toronto Blue Jays stretches his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Scott Podsednik of the Chicago White Sox sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

... Hee Seop Choi, 3 games, 4 homers. Thank god I signed him for 3 years and not 1.


League Leaders
Avg: Brandon Phillips (.397)
HR: Hee Seop Choi (18)
Hits: Michael Young (58)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.48)
Wins: 2 way tie (7)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.328)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (20)
RBIs: 3 way tie (40)

[Sanji Watsuki]

The Future

C: Brandon Snyder
1B: Mark Fleisher
2B: Chris Marrero
3B: Billy Rowell
SS: Andy LaRoche (his SS defensive is passable)
LF: Melky Cabrera
CF: Andrew McClutchen
RF: Jose Tabata
DH: Matt Holliday

Starting Pitchers...

Tim Lincecum
Philip Hughes
Aaron Ward
Donald Veal
Chien-Ming Wang

Relief Pitchers...
Chris Ray
Johnathon Broxton
Chris Britton
Franklyn Gracesqui
Dave Haehnel

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 16-18, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (31-7) @ Oakland Athletics (20-17)


Game 1
Donald Veal (0-0) @ Rich Harden (3-1)

Veal pieces together a solid 5 innings with 2 ER and 8 Ks. His control is still questionable though as he walks 9. Torii Hunter picks up his 1st homerun.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: D. Veal (1-0)
LP: R. Harden (3-2)
SV: C. Ray (12)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (6-1) @ Esteban Loaiza (1-2)

Schilling works a good 8 innings without giving up a run and struck out 6. Frank Thomas picks up HR #9 and Tejada picks up his 3rd.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: C. Schilling (7-1)
LP: E. Loaiza (1-3)


Game 3
Roger Clemens (6-0) @ Jason Windsor (2-0)

The sad thing is after Clemens won that Cy Young he has looked worse and worse everyday. Clemens works 5 innings but gave up 4 runs. Corey Patterson hits his 14th homerun. Our bullpen is far more reliable this year :D

OREOS WIN: 6-4
WP: R. Clemens (7-0)
LP: J. Windsor (2-1)
SV: C. Ray (13)


Notable Injured People

Chien-Ming Wang of the Baltimore Oreos stretched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Juan Rincon of the Minnesota Twins has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Octavio Dotel of the Cincinatti Reds dislocated his shoulder and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Our sweepage factor is pretty scary. Chien is out for 2 weeks. Tim Wakefield and Brian Bannister should be able to cover the two weeks.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday! (.387)
HR: Hee Seop Choi (18)
Hits: Michael Young (61)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.43)
Wins: 7 way tie (7)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.373)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (20)
RBIs: David Ortiz (45)
Saves: Chris Ray (13)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 20-22, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (34-7) @ Atlanta Braves (23-18)

Roger Clemens has taken a severe hit to his stats. If he continues to fall then J.J. Johnson will be called up from the minors or Bannister/Wakefield will be reinstated into the rotation.


Game 1
Nate Robertson (2-1) @ Vincente Padilla (3-1)

Nate gets the start and does 6.2 innings with 4 earned. Tejada (3) and Counsell (1) hit homers.

OREOS WIN: 9-4
WP: N. Robertson (3-1)
LP: V. Padilla (3-2)


Game 2
Donald Veal (1-0) @ Hanley Ramirez (2-3)

The thing about Veal is that he is amazing through 5 innings. He just throws too many pitches. Veal threw 139 pitches to get through 5 innings and gave up 1 earned. Doubles by Thomas (5, 6), Holliday (17), Tejada (10), and Mora (12) and a homerun by Thomsa (10) led us to a win.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: D. Veal (2-0)
LP: H. Ramirez (2-4)
SV: C. Ray (14)


Game 3
Curt Schilling (7-1) @ Tim Hudson (4-3)

Despite Schilling's solid pitching through 6.2 innings Hudson was just better. Hudon went 8 innings with 1 earned. Even Thomas hitting his 11th homer couldn't save us.

BRAVES WIN: 5-2
WP: T. Hudson (4-3)
LP: B. Medders (0-2)
SV: J. Foster (7)


Notable Injured People

Wilson Betemit of the Atlanta Braves pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Brandon Phillips of the Colorado Rockies stretches his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Bobby Crosby of the Oakland Athletics has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Freddy Garcia of the Chicago White Sox chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox ruptured his knee ligaments and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

All of our dominance this year has mostly been through pitching. When our pitching hits a more normal level our record'll even out.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday! (.387)
HR: David Ortiz (19)
Hits: Michael Young (65)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.43)
Wins: 7 way tie (7)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.375)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (20)
RBIs: David Ortiz (48)
Saves: Chris Ray (14)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 24-26, 2007

Cleveland Indians (23-21) @ Baltimore Oreos (36-8)


Game 1
C.C. Sabathia (4-3) @ Jamie Moyer (7-1)

In a match that went into extra innings the Indians edge out the Oreos because Nate Robertson gave up the winning run. Miguel Tejada was a homerun away from hitting for the cycle.

INDIANS WIN: 6-5
WP: R. Stone (4-1)
LP: N. Robertson (3-2)
SV: J. Davis (1)


Game 2
Jake Westbrook (3-3) @ Tim Wakefield (3-0)

Wakefield puts up a reasonable performance with 5 IP with 4 ER but it isn't what I've come to expect out of him considering what he did earlier this year.

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: T. Wakefield (4-0)
LP: A. Brown (0-3)
SV: C. Ray (15)


Game 3
Paul Byrd (4-3) @ Donald Veal (2-0)

Thanks to a screw up by Medders in the 6th inning where he gave up 4 runs we lost this game. Thomas went long twice for his 12th and 13th homeruns. Tejada picked up his 5th homerun too.

INDIANS WIN: 7-4
WP: P. Byrd (5-3)
LP: B. Medders (0-3)
SV: R. Soriano (6)


Notable Injured People

Ryan Freel of the Cincinatti Reds chipped his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Bay of the Pittsburg Pirates sprained his neck and is out for 2 weeks.
Tim Glavine has a career ending injury. He has serious elbow tendenitis and his rating has dropped to 45/54. He was 11 wins from the coveted 300 win mark.
Vincent Padilla of the Atlanta Braves has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.
Carlos Guillen of the Detroit Tigers pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
J.D. Drew of the Los Angeles Dodgets pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Hard break for Glavine. He probably could have reached 300 wins.


League Leaders
Avg: Nomar Garciaparra (.386)
HR: David Ortiz (20)
Hits: 3 way tie (68)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.53)
Wins: Pedro Martinez (8)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.422)
Steals: Scott Podsednik (20)
RBIs: David Ortiz (51)
Saves: Chris Ray (15)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 27-29, 2007

Toronto Blue Jays (21-26) @ Baltimore Oreos (37-10)


Game 1
Roy Halladay (5-3) @ Roger Clemens (7-0)

Clemens still shows glimpses of dominance as he goes 7 innings with 2 ERs. Hee Seop Choi picks up HR #19 and Jay Gibbons with his 8th.

OREOS WIN: 8-5
WP: R. Clemens (8-0)
LP: R. Halladay (5-4)


Game 2
Gustavo Chacin (2-6) @ Curt Schilling (7-1)

Schilling goes 6 IP with 4 ER for the win but Corey Patterson hits for the cycle! He has already hit 15 homeruns this year. Scarier yet he only has a 78 power rating.

OREOS WIN: 6-4
WP: C. Schilling (8-1)
LP: G. Chacin (2-7)
SV: C. Ray (16)


Game 3
Ted Lilly (2-5) @ Jamie Moyer (7-1)

Jamie Moyer remains a star at 44 as he goes 8 innings with only 2 ER. Hee Seop Choi hits ANOTHER homerun. Choi is plain scary.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: J. Moyer (8-1)
LP: T. Lilly (2-6)
SV: C. Ray (17)


Notable Injured People

Trot Nixon of the Boston Red Sox has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Scoobie of the Florida Marlins has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.
Mario Ramos of the San Diego Padres has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Rocko Baldelli of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Chuck James of the Atlanta Braves sprains his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Shannon Stewart of the Minnesota Twins breaks his collar bone and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Hee Seop Choi for MVP? >_>;;


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.378)
HR: Andrew Jones (21)
Hits: Corey Patterso (72)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.53)
Wins: 5 way tie (8)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.426)
Steals: Corey Patterson (21)
RBIs: Alex Rodriguez (54)
Saves: Chris Ray (17)

[Sanji Watsuki]

May 31-June 2, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (40-10) @ Detroit Tigers (30-20)


Game 1
Donald Veal (2-0) @ Mike Maroth (5-1)

Veal went 6 innings! Give the man a hand. He struck out 13 people! Jesus, man! Frank Thomas smashes out his 14th longball of the year.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: D. Veal (3-0)
LP: M. Maroth (5-2)
SV: C. Ray (18)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (8-1) @ Justin Verlander (4-4)

Schilling is an excellent pitcher still and goes 7.1 innings with 1 ER and 10Ks. Hernandez (6), Thomas (15), Tejada (6), Patterson (16), and Mora (3) all hit four baggers.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: C. Schilling (9-1)
LP: J. Verlander (4-5)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (8-1) @ Zach Miner (2-5)

Homeruns bonanza. Just check out this.

HR: R. Hernandez (7), M. Holliday (11), M. Tejada (7), C. Patterson (17), J. Gibbons (9), M. Mora (4), H. Choi (21)

Jamie Moyer also had 8 shutout innings.

OREOS WIN: 14-1
WP: J. Moyer (9-1)
LP: Z. Miner (2-6)


Notable Injured People

Magglio Ordonez of the Detroit Tigers has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Homerun bonanza.


League Leaders
Avg: Nomar Garciaparra (.380)
HR: Andrew Jones (22)
Hits: Michael Young (77)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.61)
Wins: 3 way tie (9)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.363)
Steals: Corey Patterson (22)
RBIs: Alex Rodriguez (59)
Saves: Chris Ray (18)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 3-5, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (43-10) @ Chicago White Sox (22-31)


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (4-2) @ Mark Buehrle (2-5)

Chien-Ming Wang puts together a decent start as he goes 5 IP and 3 ER but gave up 6 total runs due to an error to get runners on the bases to set up a 3 RBI Thome homer. Our bats responded with a Thomas (16) and Tejada (8) homer.

OREOS WIN: 8-6
WP: C. Wang (5-2)
LP: M. Buehrle (2-6)
SV: C. Ray (19)


Game 2
Donald Veal (3-0) @ Javier Vazquez (6-3)

Donald Veal didn't have the best start but due to 3 Corey Patterson homeruns (18, 19, 20) we could have stayed in the game, but the bullpen blew it. Hee Seop Choi also hits another homer making it 22 on the year.

WHITE SOX WIN: 8-6
WP: C. Politte (1-1)
LP: J. Julio (1-1)
SV: B. Jenks (8)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (3-2) @ Sean Tracy (4-6)

In a smashing battle Thomas (17, 18), Holliday (12, 13), Gibbons (10), and Choi (23) all hit homeruns. Robertson whips together a 6.2 IP and 2 ER performance as we easily ride out this win.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: N. Robertson (4-2)
LP: S. Tracey (4-7)


Notable Injured People

Mike Cameron of the Seattle Mariners has an inflamed rotator cuff and is out for 4 weeks.
Vernon Wells of the Toronto Blue Jays pulled his groin and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The Mets would be doing as well as us if their offense was thriving as well.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.377)
HR: Andrew Jones/Hee Seop Choi (23)
Hits: Corey Patterson (82)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.67)
Wins: Pedro Martinez (10)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.332)
Steals: Corey Patterson (24)
RBIs: Alex Rodriguez/Vladimir Guerrero (59)
Saves: Chris Ray (18)

[Sanji Watsuki]

The Already a Season in Catchup Show

... The team ran me over with a steam roller. I am in awe.

Hee Seop Choi, homerun machine? I got him so we could have ANYONE cover 1st Base!

Corey Patterson, power hitting, contact hitting, base stealer? The guy has a 78 power rating and 30 HRs last year and a chance at 40 this year?!

Matt Holliday, contact hitter? I got this guy add power into my lineup >_>;;

Tim Wakefield going from a 6.00 ERA season to a 3.00 one?

I expected Choi to put up decent power numbers but this is a tad excessive. I expected Patterson to be good at contact and speed but power hitting? I expected little to nothing out of Wakefield, I just needed a cheap spot starter.

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 6-8, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (45-11) @ Milkwalkee Brewers (30-26)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (9-1) @ Chris Saenz (1-3)

Curt Schilling seems to have thrived in his move to the staff ace spot over Clemens as he goes 8 IP, 2 ER, and 10Ks. Miguel Tejada (15) and Hee Seop Choi (6, 7) pick up doubles. Hernandez (8) picks up a homer as we ride out another easy win.

OREOS WIN: 8-2
WP: C. Schilling (10-1)
LP: C. Saenz (1-4)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (9-1) @ Vince Perkins (3-0)

Jamie Moyer, on the other hand, didn't do as well. He went 4 IP with 5 ER. Luckily, our offense is plain ridiculous. Look at these numbers.

2B: R. Hernandez (13), M. Tejada (16), C. Patterson (15), J. Gibbons (14), H. Choi (8)
HR: C. Patterson 2 (22), M. Mora (5)

OREOS WIN: 7-6
WP: J. Julio (2-1)
LP: J. Halama (2-2)
SV: C. Ray (20)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (5-2) @ Doug Davis (4-2)

Chien is solid as we sweep the Brewers. Chien goes a good 7 IP with 1 ER. Patterson (23) and Choi (24, 25) hit homeruns. Choi has 25 HRs already. This is a career year for both Patterson and Choi.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: C. Wang (6-2)
LP: D. Bush (4-4)


Notable Injured People

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees sprains his thumb and is out for 3 weeks. This time off could do him some good, he has slumped all year long.

Jason Schmidt of the San Francisco Giants has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.

Aubrey Huff of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays dislocated his shoulder and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

FLORIDA GETS: Eulogio De La Cruz (P)
DETROIT GETS: Juan Padilla (P), Tim Spooneybarger (P), Chan Ho Park (P)

Not only does Florida drop Park's payroll they also pick up a solid relief pitching prospect.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.370)
HR: Hee Seop Choi (25)
Hits: Corey Patterson (90)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.67)
Wins: Pedro Martinez/Curt Schilling (10)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.306)
Steals: Corey Patterson (26) (Accidently labeled as Podsednik)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (60)
Saves: Chris Ray (20)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 10-12, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (48-11) @ Chicago Cubs


Game 1
Donald Veal (3-0) @ Kerry Wood (1-4)

Donald Veal has struggled in his last starts but has gotten a no decision in both of them. Holliday (14, 15) and Mora (6) smash out homers.

CUBS WIN: 5-4
WP: B. Howry (3-2)
LP: J. Julio (2-2)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (10-1) @ Carlos Zambrano (4-4)

Schilling only lasted 4 innings but they were strong innings. The problem laid in our relief pitcher Rleal. In 1 inning he gave up 4 runs. That cost us the ball game.

CUBS WIN: 7-5
WP: C. Zambrano (5-4)
LP: S. Rleal (1-1)
SV: R. Dempster (12)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (9-1) @ Mark Prior (2-3)

For the first time in my entire career working with the Oreos we are swept. Even Holliday's 16th homerun couldn't save us.

CUBS WIN: 4-2
WP: R. Hill (2-2)
LP: J. Moyer (9-2)
SV: S. Marshall (1)


Notable Injured People

Brandon Webb of the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched his ankle ligament and is out for 2 weeks.
Austin Kearns of the Cincinatti Reds stretched his knee ligament and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

Wow. We were swept. My hat is off to the Chicago Cubs. But I don't call them my daddy.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.372)
HR: Andrew Jones (26)
Hits: Corey Patterson (93)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.63)
Wins: Pedro Martinez (11)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.266)
Steals: Corey Patterson (28)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (63)
Saves: Chris Ray (20)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 14-16, 2007

Houston Astros (27-37) @ Baltimore Oreos (49-14)


Game 1
Shawn Chacon (6-4) @ Chien-Ming Wang (6-2)

This game was all about Wang and Holliday. Holliday goes long 3 times for homers 17, 18, and 19. Tejada and Hernandez both pick up their 9th as well. Chien pitches 8 innings and gave up only 1 run.

OREOS WIN: 9-1
WP: C. Wang (7-2)
LP: S. Chacon (6-5)


Game 2
Brandon Backe (4-5) @ Donald Veal (3-0)

Unless Veal can break his horridity streak I'll have to demote him to the minors. He picks up a 3rd straight no decision. Corey Patterson (24) and Gibbons (11) both pick up homers though.

ASTROS WIN: 5-4
WP: T. Miller (1-2)
LP: C. Ray (0-2)
SV: B. Lidge (16)


Game 3
Taylor Buchholtz (2-10) @ Curt Schilling (10-1)

Even though Schilling put out a good outing he didn't have to Buchholtz really sucked today. He gave up homers to Thomas (19), Holliday (20), Gibbons (12), and Choi (26, 27).

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: C. Schilling (11-1)
LP: T. Buchholz (2-11)


Notable Injured People

Chad Qualls of the Houston Astros ruptured his knee ligament and is out for a month.


Updates

We pick up win 50. Yay.

Matt Holliday for Triple Crown? It is more likely than you think.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.382)
HR: Andrew Jones/Hee Seop Choi (27)
Hits: Corey Patterson/Matt Holliday (96)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.62)
Wins: Pedro Martinez/Curt Schilling (11)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.288)
Steals: Corey Patterson (28)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (68)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (21)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 17-19, 2007

St. Louis Cardinals (35-30) @ Baltimore Oreos (50-15)


Game 1
Joe Blanton (5-4) @ Jamie Moyer (9-2)

Moyer gets lit up as he only pitches 3 innings. Even homeruns from Thomas (20), Tejada (10), and Patterson (25) couldn't save up from this destruction.

CARDINALS WIN: 14-3
WP: J. Blanton (6-4)
LP: J. Moyer (9-3)


Game 2
Jeff Suppan (2-7) @ Chien-Ming Wang (7-2)

Chien laces a very nice shoe. Er. Ballgame. He goes 8 innings with 1 ER. Thanks to 2 RBI singles by Choi we take the win!

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: C. Wang (8-2)
LP: J. Suppan (3-10)
SV: C. Ray (21)


Game 3
Chris Carpenters (7-2) @ Donald Veal (3-0)

Veal earns the right to stay in the rotation. He goes 6 innings with 14Ks and 1 ER. Backed by homeruns from Thomas (21), Holliday (21, 22), and Patterson (26, 27) it was an easy win.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: D. Veal (4-0)
LP: C. Carpenter (7-3)


Notable Injured People

Scott Rolen of the Cardinals sprained his lower back and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Nothing to see here.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.382)
HR: David Ortiz (28)
Hits: Corey Patterson (104)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.62)
Wins: Pedro Martinez/Curt Schilling (11)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.26)
Steals: Corey Patterson (29)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (69
Saves: Mike Gonzales (22)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 20-23, 2007

New York Yankees (38-31) @ Baltimore Oreos (52-16)

BOSTON GETS: Greg Maddux (SP), 1mil
CHICAGO CUBS GETS: Phil Seibul (RP)

BOSTON GETS: Boof Bonser (SP)
MINNESOTA GETS: Jeff Weaver (SP), Clay Buchholtz (SP)

These are both good moves on Boston's behalf. They really need to get their starting pitching in the game. Jeff Weaver isn't a bad pitcher, he has just been struggling. He thinks too much about the game and lets big hits get to him. With this revamped pitching staff Boston will try to pull themselves out of the 24-44 hole they have dug.


Game 1
Carl Pavano (5-2) @ Nate Robertson (4-2)

Pavano pitched great, Robertson pitched well, Medders pitched like a horrible piece of ****. 0.1 innings he pitched and gave up 4 runs. Patterson picked up his 28th homer though.

YANKEES WIN: 9-3
WP: C. Pavano (6-2)
LP: B. Medders (0-4)


Game 2
Kris Benson (6-4) @ Curt Schilling (11-1)

Schilling pitched iffily but our offense did the talking. Homeruns by Thomas (22), Holliday (23, 24), and Patterson (29) brought us to a victory.

OREOS WIN: 7-5
WP: B. Medders (1-4)
LP: K. Wilson (1-4)
SV: C. Ray (22)


Game 3
Mike Mussina (5-4) @ Jamie Moyer (9-3)

Moyer goes a solid 8 IP but the game still goes into extra innings. Thomas picked up homer #23. In extra innings Hee Seop Choi had an RBI single to end the game.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: S. Rleal (2-1)
LP: M. DeSalvo (0-2)


Game 4
Darrell Rasner (1-2) @ Chien-Ming Wang (8-2)

Chien continues his winning streak by going 7.2 innings with 3 ER. Backed up by Patterson's 30th homer and Gibbons 13th we win the series.

OREOS WIN: 8-3
WP: C. Wang (9-2)
LP: D. Rasner (1-3)


Notable Injured People

Rich Harden of the Oakland Athletics sprained his neck and is out for 2 weeks.
Richie Gardner of the Cincinatti Reds sprains his lower back and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Corey Patterson is en route for the unheard of. A 60 steals 60 homerun season?!


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.384)
HR: Corey Patterson (30)
Hits: Corey Patterson (112)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.59)
Wins: Pedro Martinez/Curt Schilling (11)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.303)
Steals: Corey Patterson (30)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (75)
Saves: Chris Ray (22)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 24-26, 2007

Atlanta Braves (39-33) @ Baltimore Oreos (55-17)


Game 1
Tim Hudson (7-5) @ Donald Veal (4-0)

Veal continues to give me reasons of why not to stick him in the minors again as he puts up 6 IP, 1 ER, and 11Ks.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: D. Veal (5-0)
LP: T. Hudson (7-6)
SV: B. Medders (1)


Game 2
John Smoltz (6-4) @ Nate Robertson (4-2)

Robertson crafts another bad outing but we stil get the win thanks to homers by Patterson (31) and Choi (28).

OREOS WIN: 7-5
WP: S. Rleal (3-1)
LP: B. Baker (3-1)


Game 3
Horacio Ramirez (4-7) @ Curt Schilling (11-1)

Ramirez lets 4 of our homers get by him. Holliday (25), Patterson (32, 33), and Choi (29). Schilling crafts an 8 inning gem.

OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: C. Schilling (12-1)
LP: H. Ramirez (4-8)
SV: C. Ray (23)


Notable Injured People

Jered Weaver of the Aneheim Angels breaks his collar bone and is out for 5 weeks.
Nick Swisher of the Oakland Athletics sprains his ankle and is out for 2 weeks.
Brad Lidge of the Houston Astros chips his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Patterson has hit 9 HRs in 10 games.
Holliday has hit 5 HRs in 10 games.
Thomas has hit 4 HRs in 10 games.
Choi has hit 2 HRs in 10 games.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.376)
HR: Corey Patterson (33)
Hits: Corey Patterson (118)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.73)
Wins: Curt Schilling (12)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.279)
Steals: Corey Patterson (33)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (79)
Saves: Chris Ray (23)

[Sanji Watsuki]

June 27-29, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (58-17) @ Boston Red Sox (26-49)


Game 1
Jamie Moyer (9-3) @ Boof Bonser (7-4)

In a high scoring bonanza Boof Bonser comes out on top.
HR: R. Hernandez 2 (11), M. Tejada (11), M. Mora (7), H. Choi (30)

RED SOX WIN: 12-8
WP: J. Lester (4-6)
LP: J. Julio (2-3)


Game 2
Chien-Ming Wang (8-2) @ Jason Johnson (4-8)

Chien pulls a solid game out of his hat as we take game 2 of this series. Holliday picked up his 26th homerun and Gibbons with his 14th.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Wang (10-2)
LP: J. Johnson (4-9)


Game 3
Donald Veal (5-0) @ Matt Clement (4-4)

Veal continues to be a solid 4th starter as he goes 6 innings with 0 ER and 9Ks. Thomas (24) and Holliday (27) hit homers.

OREOS WIN: 8-2
WP: D. Veal (6-0)
LP: M. Clement (4-5)


Notable Injured People

Nick Johnson of the Washington Nationals has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Our power really is incredible o_O;;


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.373)
HR: Corey Patterson (33)
Hits: Corey Patterson (121)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.73)
Wins: Curt Schilling (12)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.265)
Steals: Corey Patterson (34)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (81)
Saves: Chris Ray (23)

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 1-3, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (60-18) @ Cleveland Indians (41-35)

WHITE SOX GETS: $1mil
BALTIMORE GETS: Mark Williamson (SS)

This move isn't because I don't trust Adam LaRoche at SS (where he has passable defense), it is just that this was a guy I couldn't pass up. He smashed lefties and has a future. I'd put him against lefties almost exclusively but he might be able to develop into a decent righty hitter too.


Game 1
Curt Schilling (12-1) @ Cliff Lee (5-5)

Schilling throws an absolute gem today. Cleveland stood no chance. Curt has 9 IP, 0 ER, 9Ks. G'night Cleveland. Torii Hunter (2) hits a homer.

OREOS WIN: 3-0
WP: C. Schilling (13-1)
LP: C. Lee (6-5)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (9-3) @ Jake Westbrook (7-5)

Moyer definitely hasn't looked his strongest recently. This time he only lasted 5.2 innings and gave up 5 runs on 3 homers. Holliday (28) and Mora (8) pick up longballs.

INDIANS WIN: 8-5
WP: J. Davis (2-0)
LP: J. Moyer (9-4)
SV: R. Soriano (14)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (10-2) @ Paul Byrd (7-4)

Chien responds to Schilling with a followup, 8 IP, 0 ER, 5Ks. Rleal came in to close this game as we shut'em down and out. Holliday smashes out 2 more homers so now he has 30 this year. Gibbons went 4-4.

OREOS WIN: 7-0
WP: C. Wang (11-2)
LP: P. Byrd (7-5)


Notable Injured People

Sean Marshall of the Chicago Cubs pulled his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Prince Fielder of the Milwalkee Brewers sprained his neck and is out for 2 weeks.
Mark Hendrickson has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers sprains his lower back and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

What is up with so many people pulling their groin in baseball?! I quoth thy Cheers.
"Time to rap about a controversy
Gonna take a stand, won't show no mercy
Lotta folks says jocks shouldn't be
Doing the sports new on TV
I don't wanna hear the latest scores
From a bunch broadcast school boys
So get your scores from a guy like me
Who knows what it's like to have a groin injury.
G-g-groin, g-g-groin injury. "


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.372)
HR: Corey Patterson (33)
Hits: Corey Patterson (126)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.61)
Wins: Curt Schilling (13)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.252)
Steals: Corey Patterson (36)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (83)
Saves: Chris Ray/Mike Gonzales (23)

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 4-5, 2007

Boston Red Sox (29-53) @ Baltimore Oreos (62-19)


Game 1
Matt Clement (4-5) @ Donald Veal (4-0)

Clement is sent packing early while Veal puts up a great outing. 7.1 IP, 1 ER, 13Ks for Mr. Veal. Melvin Mora hit his 9th homer.

OREOS WIN: 8-1
WP: D. Veal (7-0)
LP: M. Clement (4-6)


Game 2
Greg Maddux (4-5) @ Nate Robertson (4-2)

Our offense propells us to another win as Holliday (31) and Mora (10) go long. Robertson goes 7 innings with 2 ER and 6Ks. Maddux lasts 3 innings.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: N. Robertson (5-2)
LP: G. Maddux (4-6)


Notable Injured People

Chien-Ming Wang of the Baltimore Oreos spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

SEATTLE GETS: Jarred Bell (CF), Scott Hairston (LF)
ARIZONA GETS: Jose Morban (SS), Randy Flores (RP)

Seattle wins out here. Both of the players traded to them could help.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.366)
HR: Corey Patterson (33)
Hits: Corey Patterson (131)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.61)
Wins: Curt Schilling (13)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.224)
Steals: Corey Patterson (38)
RBIs: Vladimir Guerrero (83)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (24)

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 7-10, 2007

Kansas City Royals (24-60) @ Baltimore Oreos (64-19)


Game 1
Luke Hochevar (0-2) @ Curt Schilling (13-1)

Thanks to a solid 8 inning outing by Schilling and homeruns from Thomas (25) and Patterson (34) we take a win over the Royals. Matt Holliday picked up 2 doubles (26, 27).

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: C. Schilling (14-1)
LP: L. Hochevar (0-3)
SV: C. Ray (24)


Game 2
Zack Greinke (3-9) @ Jamie Moyer (9-4)

Thanks to solid pitching by Moyer we can pick up a big win here. Holliday (32), Gibbons (16), and Choi (31) go long. Moyer has 8 IP and 1 ER!

OREOS WIN: 11-1
WP: J. Moyer (10-4)
LP: Z. Greinke (3-10)


Game 3
Denny Bautista (3-5) @ Donald Veal (7-0)

With Wang out on injury we have Veal start this game. Veal puts up a decent 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 14Ks. I'm glad to see Brian Roberts finally putting back some decent batting numbers as he smashes 3 doubles.

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: D. Veal (8-0)
LP: D. Bautista (3-6)


Game 4
Eduardo Villacis (4-11) @ Nate Robertson (5-2)

Our offense pummels the Royals again as Hernandez (12), Holliday (33), Patterson (35), and Mora (11) smash the longball. Robertson's start (5IP, 4 ER, 4 Ks) was pretty bad but our offense made up for it.

OREOS WIN: 8-5
WP: N. Robertson (6-2)
LP: E. Villacis (4-12)


Notable Injured People

Jason Giambi's career may be over. He has severe elbow tendenitis and is out for 2 weeks. His status to return as a DH is uncertain.

Adam Eaton of the New York Yankees dislocated his shoulder and is out for 3 weeks.

Javier Vazquez of the Chicago White Sox has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.

Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants has a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

The injury bug has bitten the Yankees yet again. Fortunately for them this year they have come prepared. Gary Sheffield moves to the DH spot. Val Majewski is called in from AAA. Carl Pavano moves into the rotation. Jorge DePaula is called up from AAA.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.379)
HR: Corey Patterson (35)
Hits: Corey Patterson (134)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.76)
Wins: Curt Schilling (14)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.249)
Steals: Corey Patterson (38)
RBIs: Mayy Holliday (88)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (28)

[Sanji Watsuki]

All Star Breakage!


Look at the first post to see a few changes that will be instated in the '08 season.

I've decided to make some All-Star Break moves.

BALTIMORE GETS: Dave Roberts (LF)
SAN DIEGO GETS: Marino Salas (RP)

Roberts was really just put there to give me 1) A reason to put Patterson in the 3rd batting spot and 2) Get Holliday off the field. Holliday's defense is pretty icky and Roberts is a definite improvement. He adds good veteran contact and eye to our lineup.

BALTIMORE GETS: Neil Kudlick (SS)
ST LOUIS GETS: Frank Thomas (1B), Jay Witasick (RP)

This was done to lower payroll. Ludlick is another potencial prototypical leadoff guy. In the case that LaRoche fails at SS then he can move back to 3rd and Kudlick will be our shortstop.


Team Checkup

2B Brian Roberts (.246/.319/.304)
- He has taken a hit to all offensive numbers. We need him to get his head back in the game.

LF Dave Roberts (.229/.293/.330)
- Roberts has the chance to do a lot better than what he has put up. If he can deliver for the rest of the season the trade'll be worth it.

CF Corey Patterson (.344/.375/.689)
- This contact hitter gone power hitter is having one of the greatest years anyone has had.

DH Matt Holliday (.379/.424/.782)
- To be frank his defense was horrible! Luckily, his bat was good.

1B Hee Seop Choi (.288/.397/.637)
- Choi has smashed righties this year but has struggled to put up power against lefties. His OBA between both are about the same though.

RF Jay Gibbons (.290/.343/.487)
- Gibbons has had an offensive boost from last year and has put up solid offensive numbers.

SS Miguel Tejada (.274/.321/.444)
- Tejada has lost a considerable amount of power and contact from both sides of the plate. He needs to get his year back on track as well.

3B Melvin Mora (.270/.337/.439)
- Mora is a solid veteran who is getting on the years. He can play 3B, LF, CF, and SS.

C Ramon Hernandez (.285/.325/.465)
- Hernandez is hitting righties better this year.

[Sanji Watsuki]

ALLSTAR BREAK CONT


2007 Home Run Showdown

FIRST ROUND (10 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
Albert Pujols (STL) 13
David Ortiz (BOS) 8
Ryan Howard (PHI) 7
Andruw Jones (ATL) 6
Matt Holliday (BAL) 5
Hee Seop Choi (BAL) 5
Paul Konerko (CHW) 4
Brad Hawpe (COL) 3
Lance Berkman (HOU) 2
Corey Patterson (BAL) 1

SECOND ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
Albert Pujols (STL) 5
David Ortiz (BOS) 4
Andruw Jones (ATL) 3
Ryan Howard (PHI) 2

FINAL ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
Albert Pujols (STL) 2
David Ortiz (BOS) 2

EXTRA INNINGS (3 outs)

PLAYER HOMERS
ALBERT PUJOLS 4
David Ortiz 3

WINNER: Albert Pujols


Even though all of the Baltimore hitters got eliminated in the first round I'm happy that they were able to participate.


American League All Stars at National League All Stars
July 12, 2007

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + R H E
All Stars (AL) 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 8 14 0
All Stars (NL) 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 7 14 0

AMERICAN LEAGUE ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
C. Patterson (CF) 6 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 .344
A. Rodriguez (3B) 6 2 0 2 2 6 1 0 .312
P. Konerko (1B) 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .329
B. Crosby (1B) 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .272
M. Holliday (LF) 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 .379
V. Guerrero (RF) 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .298
V. Martinez (C) 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
C. Guillen (SS) 4 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .359
P. Polanco (2B) 5 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 .331
C. Schilling (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
D. Ortiz (PH) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .273
C. Wang (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
J. Bonderman (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
H. Choi (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .288
K. Escobar (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
J. Morneau (PH) 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .290
M. Rivera (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
T. Wakefield (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Y. Betancourt (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
V. Chulk (P) 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000
J. Moyer (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
TOTALS 45 14 1 8 2 8 7 1

2B: V. Martinez, P. Polanco, C. Guillen, B. Crosby
HR: A. Rodriguez 2

ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
C. Schilling 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17 2.71
C. Wang 2.2 4 0 1 2 2 3 42 2.57
J. Bonderman 0.1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 3.35
K. Escobar 2.0 4 0 0 2 2 4 41 3.31
M. Rivera 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0.48
T. Wakefield 1.0 2 0 1 1 1 0 15 2.56
V. Chulk 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 20 2.41
J. Moyer 1.0 2 0 1 2 2 1 16 3.23
TOTALS 11.0 14 2 3 7 7 9 171

NATIONAL LEAGUE ab h bb r hr bi k sb avg
C. Beltran (RF) 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 .276
B. Phillips (2B) 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .328
B. Hawpe (LF) 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 .310
A. Pujols (1B) 6 3 0 3 2 3 0 0 .325
A. Jones (CF) 6 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 .275
B. McCann (C) 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 .349
C. Tracy (3B) 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .309
F. Lopez (3B) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
E. Renteria (SS) 5 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 .282
D. Lowe (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .119
T. Helton (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .337
C. Young (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .059
L. Berkman (PH) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .278
P. Martinez (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133
D. Lee (PH) 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .298
E. Gagne (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
T. Gordon (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
D. Uggla (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
T. Hoffman (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
B. Hall (PH) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .305
M. Wise (P) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
TOTALS 48 14 2 7 3 7 9 1

2B: A. Pujols, C. Tracy, C. Beltran
HR: A. Pujols 2, E. Renteria

ip h bb hr r er k pit ERA
D. Lowe 3.0 3 0 0 2 2 1 51 2.07
C. Young 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 2.96
P. Martinez 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 25 1.76
E. Gagne 1.0 3 0 1 3 3 1 29 2.16
T. Gordon 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 1 21 3.12
T. Hoffman 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 0.37
M. Wise 1.0 3 0 1 3 3 1 23 2.89
TOTALS 11.0 14 1 2 8 8 7 186

WP: V. Chulk
LP: M. Wise
SV: J. Moyer

Temperature: 77F
Wind: Calm
Attendance: 41,503
Time: 3:52


This All-Star Break wasn't as good as the last one for Baltimore players but Jamie Moyer still picked up the save.

[Sanji Watsuki]

July 14-17, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (68-19) @ Toronto Blue Jays (43-44)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (14-1) @ A.J. Burnett (6-9)

Schilling pitches a gem, Burnett lasts 3.1 IP, Holliday hits a homer, Dave Roberts goes 2-5 in his debut.

OREOS WIN: 8-1
WP: C. Schilling (15-1)
LP: A. Burnett (6-10)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (10-4) @ Roy Halladay (9-7)

I don't need to describe this game other than Jamie Moyer. 9 IP. 0 ER. 10Ks.
2B: B. Roberts (15), M. Holliday (29), M. Tejada (21), J. Gibbons (19), D. Roberts (16), H. Choi 2 (12)
HR: M. Holliday (35), J. Gibbons (17), M. Mora (12)

It is nice to see so much power from the back of the lineup.

OREOS WIN: 14-0
WP: J. Moyer (11-4)
LP: R. Halladay (9-8)


Game 3
Donald Veal (8-0) @ Gustavo Chacin (4-8)

Veal puts up a Veal-like performance. 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 13Ks. Torii Hunter (3) picked up a HR in a defensive replacement place.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: D. Veal (9-0)
LP: G. Chacin (4-9)


Game 4
Nate Robertson (6-2) @ Ted Lilly (5-7)

Robertson reminds us of when he had a sub-3.00 ERA. He goes 9 IP with 1ER. Melvin Mora (13) hits a homer. We hit doubles with Roberts (16), Holliday (30), Gibbons (21), Mora (18), Choi (13).

OREOS WIN: 7-1
WP: N. Robertson (7-2)
LP: T. Lilly (5-8)


Notable Injured People

Mike Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins dislocates his hip and is out for 4 weeks.
Edwin Encarnacion of the Cincinatti Reds has a hairline wrist break and is out for 2 weeks.
Josh Johnson of the Boston Red Sox has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 5 weeks.


Updates

One of the more interesting trades that went on was Jeff Weaver + Minor Leaguer for Boof Bonser. (I instated it.)
Jeff Weaver. 3-8 with a 7.47 ERA in '07 with Boston. 3-1 with a 2.65 ERA in Minnesota.

Boof Bonser. 6-4 with a 4.04 ERA in '07 with Minnesota. 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA in Boston.

One of the most beneficial trades I've seen all dynasty.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.382)
HR: 3 way tie (Corey Patterson + Matt Holliday + Andruw Jones) (35)
Hits: Corey Patterson (140)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.97)
Wins: Curt Schilling (15)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.249)
Steals: Corey Patterson (40)
RBIs: Mayy Holliday (94)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (30)

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July 18-20, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (72-19) @ Los Angeles Angels (51-38)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (8-0) @ Ervin Santana (6-6)

The Rocket against an aspiring pitching prospect. Even though Clemens isn't nearly the pitcher he once was he continues to impress us in his spot starts as he goes 6 innings with 3 ER.

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: R. Clemens (9-0)
LP: E. Santana (6-7)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (15-1) @ Steven Shell (0-2)

Schilling makes sure our winning streak continues. Gibbons (18) and Mora (14) smash the longball while Holliday (31), Gibbons (22), Mora (19), and Choi (14) hit doubles. Roberts picks up 3 hits and 2 SB. Schilling had another gem with 8 IP, 1 ER, 10Ks.

OREOS WIN: 11-3
WP: C. Schilling (16-1)
LP: S. Shell (0-3)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (11-4) @ John Lackey (10-5)

Moyer shows how effective pitchers still can be when they turn 44 as he goes 8 innings with only 2 ER. Thanks to doubles by Tejada (22), Patterson (24), Gibbons 2 (24), and Mora (20) and a homer by Hee Seop Choi (32) we sweep the Angels.

OREOS WIN: 12-2
WP: J. Moyer (12-4)
LP: J. Lackey (10-6)


Notable Injured People

Eric Byrnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks has shoulder separation and is out for a month.
Juan Morillo of the Colorado Rockies sprained his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Taylor Buchholtz of the Houston Astros has a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Chip Ambres of the Kansas City Royals breaks his finger and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

We're on a 14 win streak.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.378)
HR: Andrew Jones (38)
Hits: Corey Patterson (145)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.12)
Wins: Curt Schilling (16)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.256)
Steals: Corey Patterson (41)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (98)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (30)

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July 21-24, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (75-19) @ Seattle Mariners (45-50)


Game 1
Donald Veal (9-0) @ Jesse Forpert (3-5)

Veal picks up win #10 as he looks crisper than ever. 7.2 IP, 2 ER, 14Ks.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: D. Veal (10-0)
LP: M. Woodyard (2-2)
SV: C. Ray (25)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (7-2) @ Rodrigo Lopez (10-6)

Lopez has been the Mariners most consistant pitcher. They need good things to come out of him which he puts up. 8.1 IP, 3 ER, 10Ks. Solid stuff out of our former pitcher. Tejada's 15th homer couldn't save us here.

MARINERS WIN: 7-5
WP: R. Lopez (11-6)
LP: N. Robertson (7-3)


Game 3
Curt Schilling (16-1) @ Felix Hernandez (6-6)

The young pitching phenom, Felix Hernandez, shuts us down for 8 innings. Patterson picks off a homer (36) off of the relief pitching but he did us in.

MARINERS WIN: 6-2
WP: F. Hernandez (7-6)
LP: C. Schilling (16-2)


Game 4
Jamie Moyer (12-4) @ Joel Pineiro (5-8)

Moyer was solid. Our bullpen wasn't.

MARINERS WIN: 3-2
WP: J. Adkins (2-0)
LP: J. Julio (2-4)


Notable Injured People

Derrek Lee of the Chicago Cubs pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Milton Bradley of the Oakland Athletics breaks his finger and is out for 5 weeks.
Shawn Chacon of the Houston Astros pulls his groin and is out for 2 weeks.
Scott Shields of the Aneheim Angels has a hairline wrist break and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

After our whole team looked like lightning in a bottle we're starting to come back to Earth... Sad.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.370)
HR: Andruw Jones (40)
Hits: Corey Patterson (148)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.12)
Wins: Curt Schilling (16)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.249)
Steals: Corey Patterson (42)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (100)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (31)

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Trade Deadline Coverage


Teams in Contention for Playoffs in the AL

Baltimore Oreos

For the most part this team has been perfect but they have had trouble getting consistancy in the leadoff spot. Both Roberts (Brian and Dave) need to be consistant at the top of the lineup for Matt Holliday and Corey Patterson to send'em home.

Wanting: Nothing


New York Yankees

With Jason Giambi's career as a DH practically over the Yankees have used Val Majewski, a RF from the Oreos, as their RF and Sheffield as their DH. Scoring runs hasn't been the problem. They need to get consistancy from the bottom of the rotation to clinch the Wild Card.

Wanting: Mid-class Starting


Minnesota Twins

All year they've needed consistancy from the 3rd starter, Boof Bonser, which they haven't gotten and in the recent trade for Jeff Weaver they have found it. When Santana and Monreau get back they could easily take this division but there lies the nagging problem of their relief pitching. Their closer, setup man, and primary short relief are all perfect relievers but they need solid middle and long relief pitchers.

Wanting: Relief pitching


Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have been a solid team that has lacked good pitching from both the bottom of the rotation and the entire bullpen!

Wanting: Pitching, of any kind.


Cleveland Indians

The Indians have had the solid pitching all year long but have had the trouble of actually scoring the runs. A solid bat for their 2B spot could aid them in taking the Wild Card.

Wanting: Bat at 2B


Los Angeles Angels

Overall a solid team. They could use more consistancy out of Jered Weaver and Ervin Santana but not much than that.

Wanting: Nothing


Oakland Athletics

If they can pull out some decent power out of the corner outfield then they might be able to grab a wild card.

Wanting: Bat in the corner outfield

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Teams in Contention for the Playoffs in the NL

New York Mets

Good rotation, good bullpen, great runs scored. Nothing much you can do here.

Wanting: Nothing


Atlanta Braves

Rotation, rotation, rotation, rotation. They need to get someone good in that rotation.

Wanting: SP


Florida Marlins

They just need a solid bat anywhere in the lineup.

Wanting: Bat


Chicago Cubs

With Mark "Lightning in a Bottle" Prior with his 2.05 ERA last year hasn't been able to deliver. Neither has Kerry Wood. A solid starter other than Carlos Zambrano would help.

Wanting: Starting Pitching


St. Louis Cardinals

Sidney Ponson has been a major problem here and needs to get out of that rotation. He probably could fetch a more reliable starter for the Cards.

Wanting: 5th Starter


Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona's starting pitching has starting to climb out of the hole in the ground. ... Where an old man of Aran goes around and around. Okay, seriously, they have a solid lineup with an emerging rotation.

Wanting: Better bat at SS and 1B


Los Angeles Dodgers

They need Brad Penny to come back to Earth instead of digging himself into a hole. Brett Tomko hasn't been very good for them either.

Wanting: Reliable starter


San Diego Padres

Their below average lineup has been saved by their pitching. They need a good 3B to replace Bellhorn.

Wanting: 3B

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Trade Deadline Transaction Log

St.Louis Cardinals sign Pedro Astacio (SP) at 1.6mil for 1 year. He replaces Sidney Ponson in the rotation.

St. Louis Gets: Koyie Hill (C), Kagemusha Sakurai (C), Colter Beam (RP)
Yankees Get: Sidney Ponson (SP)

Chicago Cubs Get: Jon Lester (SP)
Boston Red Sox Get: Chad Larson (SP), Rob Roberts (SP), Jeff West (RP), 5 mil
Chad Larson and Rob Roberts have high ceilings but are very raw. Jeff West could play a good part of any bullpen in the future.

Los Angeles Dodgers Get: Shawn Chacon (SP)
Houston Astros Get: Mario Contrreras (RP), Josh Wall (SP)
Mario will turn into a great closer, Josh Wall will make a great 2nd or 3rd starter. Chacon's consistancy makes him worth a good amount this year.

Arizona Gets: Frank Thomas (1B), 1mil
St. Louis Gets: Juan Cruz (SP)

San Diego Padres Get: Rich Aurilia (3B), 1Mil
Milwalkee Gets: Mark Bellhorn (3B), Sly Grainger (CF)
Sly Grainger is a solid CF prospect. Peak of 90.

Oakland Gets: Craig Wilson (RF)
Pittsburg Gets: Travis Buck (RF), Adam Johnson (SP)

Florida Gets: Jason Johnson (SP)
Boston Gets: Chris George (SP), Yusmeiro Petit (SP), Pete Sasaki (SP)

Washington Gets: Armando Paede (RP), Jose Ascanio (RP), Jorge Sosa (SP)
Atlanta Gets: Livan Hernandez (SP), 1mil

Florida Gets: Javy Lopez (C), Brian Cattlemole (IF), 1mil
New York Mets Get: Charles Labbe (SP), Vince Waters (SP)
Labbe and Waters are good starters and Cattlemole will be a great starter/amazing bench player

Detroit Gets: Keith Foulke (RP)
Boston Gets: Kent Margolin (RP)
Kent Margolin will be a prototypical relief pitcher.

Minnesota Gets: Todd Wellemeyer (RP), Mike MacDougal (RP)
Kansas City Gets: Carlos Silva (SP), Anthony Swarzak (SP), Eduardo Morlan (SP), Tim Elliot (RP)
Kansas City picks up 3 good prospects, Minnesota greatly improves their bullpen.

Detroit Gets: Bronson Arroyo (SP)
Cincinatti Gets: Andrew Miller (SP), Kevin Whelan (RP)
Cincinatti gets 2 great prospects and Detroit gets a new staff ace.

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Trade Catchup
JULY 7, 2007
Diamondbacks receive Anthony Webster (LF) and Drew Meyer (SS)
Rangers receive Alberto Gonzalez (SS), Alberto Callaspo (2B) and Bob Kopp (SP)

JULY 8, 2007
Pirates receive Mark McCormick (SP) and Anthony Reyes (SP)
Cardinals receive Ray Sadler (LF)

JULY 8, 2007
Mariners receive Jeremy Guthrie (SP) and Damian Miller (C)
Indians receive Adam Jones (CF)

JULY 10, 2007
White Sox receive Michael Restovich (RF) and Cliff Bartosh (RP)
Cubs receive Neal Cotts (RP)

JULY 11, 2007
Padres receive Marino Salas (RP)
Oreos receive Dave Roberts (LF)

JULY 11, 2007
Cardinals receive Frank Thomas (1B) and Jay Witasick (RP)
Oreos receive Neil Kudlick (SS)

JULY 18, 2007
Mets receive Carlos Hernandez (SP) and Dave Borkowski (SP)
Phillies receive Orlando Hernandez (SP), Lastings Milledge (RF) and Paul Lo Duca (C)

JULY 19, 2007
Mariners receive Kameron Loe (SP)
Rangers receive Jake Woods (RP), Kieron Pope (LF), Aaron Small (SP), Mike Morse (SS) and Eric Crozier (1B)

JULY 21, 2007
Padres receive Emiliano Fruto (RP)
Mariners receive Jon Adkins (RP), Pete LaForest (C) and Paul McAnulty (LF)

JULY 23, 2007
Nationals receive Jerome Williams (SP), Phil Norton (SP), Roberto Novoa (RP), Cliff Bartosh (RP) and Rob Roberts (CL)
Cubs receive Jose Vidro (2B) and Josh Willingham (LF)

JULY 23, 2007
Marlins receive John Webb (SP)
Cardinals receive Ryan Snare (RP), Damian Rolls (3B) and Angel Santos (2B)

JULY 23, 2007
Astros receive Travis Snider (RF), Scott Downs (SP) and Ismael Ramirez (SP)
Blue Jays receive Danny Sandoval (SS)

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More Deadline Moves

JULY 25, 2007
Royals receive Jody Gerut (RF), Felix Sanchez (RP) and Josh Sharpless (SP)
Pirates receive Jason Lane (RF)

JULY 25, 2007
Giants receive Joel Clyde (SP), Adam Eaton (SP) and Matt Childers (RP)
Yankees receive Jason Schmidt (SP)
Giants receive $2

JULY 25, 2007
Nationals receive Jeff Frazier (LF) and Wilkin Ramirez (3B)
Tigers receive Alfonso Soriano (LF)
Tigers receive $2

JULY 25, 2007
Nationals receive Steve Weldon (RP)
Nationals receive Andy Pratt (RP)
Pirates receive Brian Lawrence (SP)
Pirates receive $1

JULY 25, 2007
Nationals receive Jorge DePaula (SP)
Yankees receive Andy Pratt (RP)
Nationals receive $1

JULY 25, 2007
Yankees receive Ricardo Cusi (RP)
Devil Rays receive Kip Wells (SP)
Devil Rays receive $4

JULY 25, 2007
Marlins receive Pedro Lopez (SS)
White Sox receive Joe Borchard (RF)

JULY 25, 2007
Devil Rays receive Greg Maddux (SP)
Red Sox receive Casey Fossum (SP) and Edwin Jackson (SP)
Red Sox receive $2

JULY 25, 2007
Cardinals receive Brian Barton (CF)
Indians receive Jason Marquis (SP)
Cardinals receive $1

JULY 25, 2007
Red Sox receive Peter McWaters (2B), Elvis Andrus (SS), Brad Baker (SP), Ryan Basner (SP) and Matt Harrison (SP)
Braves receive Manny Ramirez (LF)

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Results

The New York Yankees have totally redone their pitching rotation in attempt to assure the victory of the Wild Card.
New York Yankees Rotation:
1) Jason Schmidt
2) Kris Benson
3) Carl Pavano
4) Sidney Ponson
5) Mike Mussina

Tampa Bay has made FA signings and trades with the most bang for their buck. Their new staff looks like...
1) Scott Kazmir
2) Greg Maddux
3) Jaret Wright
4) Kip Wells
5) Tim Corcoran

Minnesota has greatly improved their ailing bullpen.

Detroit has made improves everywhere with the pickups of Alfonso Soriano, Bronson Arroyo, and Keith Foulke.

Cleveland landed Jason Marquis to improve their rotation.

The Cubs signed recently released Randy Johnson to a 1 year/2.1mil contract.

Oakland improves their power in the corner outfield with Craig Wilson.

Atlanta improves their rotation with Livan Hernandez and greatly improves their offense with Manny Ramirez (but paid through the roof for him) [but Boston is paying a good part of his contract].

Florida improves their offense with Joe Borchard and Javy Lopez and their rotation with Jason Johnson.

The Cubs make a huge deal with Boston to get Jon Lester, who they hope will help their starters out.

St. Louis signed Pedro Astacio and traded for Juan Cruz to help out their pitching staff.

Pittsburg replaced Craig Wilson with Jason Lane and their rotation with Brian Lawrence.

The Dodgers get Shawn Chacon, who has been a consistant starter all year long.

San Diego improves their offense with Rich Aurilia.

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July 26-28, 2007

Chicago White Sox (46-52) @ Baltimore Oreos (76-22)


Game 1
Randy Johnson (1-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (11-2)

After the Yanks released Johnson the ChiSox were quick to pick him up and with good reason. Johnson pitches 7 shutout innings while Wang didn't look very good in his first start after coming off the DL.

WHITE SOX WIN: 6-0
WP: R. Johnson (2-0)
LP: C. Wang (11-3)


Game 2
Mark Buehrle (6-8) @ Donald Veal (10-0)

And we ain't gonna take that! Veal shuts them down for 5.2 innings and gets 12Ks. Patterson (37), H. Choi (33, 34) go long. Patterson (26), Roberts (19)
hit doubles.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: D. Veal (11-0)
LP: M. Buehrle (6-9)


Game 3
Javier Vazquez (9-5) @ Nate Robertson (7-3)

Robertson was plain amazing. 8.2IP, 1ER, 14Ks.

OREOS WIN: 3-1
WP: N. Robertson (8-3)
LP: J. Vazquez (9-6)
SV: C. Ray (26)


Notable Injured People

No one notable.


Updates

JULY 25, 2007
Mets receive Frank Thomas (1B)
Diamondbacks receive Preston Wilson (LF)
Diamondbacks receive $1

JULY 26, 2007
Reds receive John Wilson (SP), Ricardo Cusi (RP), Jeffrey Karstens (SP), C.J. Henry (SS), Mark McMullon (LF) and Mike Mussina (SP)
Yankees receive Aaron Harang (SP)
Reds receive $3

The Yankees have really depleted their farm system but still have their most precious prospects. A World Series ring is going to be very important to them.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.363)
HR: Andruw Jones (44)
Hits: Corey Patterson (153)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.01)
Wins: Curt Schilling (16)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.227)
Steals: Corey Patterson (43)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (103)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (31)

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July 29-31, 2007

Seattle Mariners (49-53) @ Baltimore Oreos (78-23)

Dave Roberts is replaced by Torii Hunter in the lineup. I've seen enough of him.


Game 1
Joel Pineiro (5-8) @ Curt Schilling (16-2)

Hunter has responded to the move well going 2-3 with a HR (4) and a walk. Schilling goes 8 innings with 1 ER and 11Ks.

OREOS WIN: 6-1
WP: C. Schilling (17-2)
LP: J. Pineiro (5-9)


Game 2
Jarrod Washburn (8-9) @ Jamie Moyer (12-4)

Moyer pitches against his former team well with 7.0 IP and 3 ER but the main show was the hitters. Holliday (37), Patterson (38, 39), Gibbons (19), Hunter (5), and Choi (35) smash that ball yard.

OREOS WIN: 8-4
WP: J. Moyer (13-4)
LP: J. Washburn (8-10)


Game 3
Kameron Loe (6-4) @ Chien-Ming Wang (11-3)

Chien continues to struggle as he gives up 7 runs in 5 innings. He will be sent down to AAA for a rehab start before returning to the majors.

MARINERS WIN: 8-2
WP: K. Loe (7-4)
LP: C. Wang (11-4)


Notable Injured People

Aaron Hill of the Toronto Blue Jays stretched his ankle ligament and is out for 3 weeks.
Pedro Astacio's short lived 2007 season and his career is over. He has severe elbow tendonitis and will most likely retire.


Updates

St. Louis lost Astacio right after the trade deadline. Harsh break.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.366)
HR: Andruw Jones (44)
Hits: Corey Patterson (156)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.97)
Wins: Curt Schilling (17)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.228)
Steals: Corey Patterson (46)
RBIs: Andruw Jones(105)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (32)

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August 2-4, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (80-24) @ Kansas City Royals (29-77)


Game 1
Donald Veal (11-0) @ Carlos Silva (0-1)

Veal makes it 12 wins! 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 10Ks. Everyone on the team got a hit. Gibbons got his 20th homer.

OREOS WIN: 9-2
WP: D. Veal (12-0)
LP: C. Silva (0-2)


Game 2
J.J. Johnson (0-0) @ Eduardo Villacis (5-14)

Johnson makes his ML debut with a splash, 8 IP, 1ER, 5Ks. Everyone in the team gets a hit again. Patterson gets his 40th homer. Holliday goes 3-5.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: J. Johnson (1-0)
LP: E. Villacis (5-15)
SV: C. Ray (27)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (8-3) @ Zack Greinke (4-12)

Robertson. 0 ER. 9 IP. 7Ks. G'night!
2B: M. Tejada (27), J. Gibbons (28)
HR: C. Patterson (41), M. Mora (15)

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: N. Robertson (9-3)
LP: Z. Greinke (4-13)


Notable Injured People

Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins breaks his fibula and is out for 3 months.
Mark Prior of the Chicago Cubs has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 3 weeks.
Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.
Brad Hawpe of the Colorado Rockies has severe shoulder separation and is out for 7 weeks.
Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

Chien-Ming Wang throws a shutout in AAA. ... Back to the rotation he goes...

JULY 26, 2007
Tigers receive Dan Kolb (RP), Derrick Turnbow (CL), Zach Jackson (SP) and Travis Phelps (RP)
Brewers receive John Grabow (RP), Nook Logan (CF), Buddy Carlyle (SP), Humberto Sanchez (SP), Adam Peterson (RP), Josh Phelps (1B), Jack Hannahan (3B), Tony Giarratano (SS) and Matthew Doughty (RF)

JULY 26, 2007
Athletics receive Billy Buckner (SP) and Joey Gathright (CF)
Royals receive Bobby Kielty (RF), Joe Kennedy (SP) and Antonio Perez (2B)

JULY 27, 2007
Angels receive Travis Phelps (RP)
Brewers receive Hainley Statia (SS)

JULY 27, 2007
Indians receive Brandon Puffer (RP)
Astros receive Aaron Boone (3B) and Damian Miller (C)

JULY 28, 2007
Giants receive Mike Morse (SS)
Rangers receive Billy Sadler (SP) and Nate Schierholtz (RF)

JULY 28, 2007
Mets receive Adam Kennedy (2B) and Hector Carrasco (SP)
Angels receive Jose Coronado (SS) and Matt Lindstrom (SP)

JULY 29, 2007
Athletics receive Wandy Rodriguez (SP) and Willy Taveras (CF)
Astros receive Kirk Saarloos (SP), Justin Duchscherer (RP), Milton Bradley (RF) and Jason Kendall (C)

JULY 29, 2007
Athletics receive Edgar Garcia (SP)
Phillies receive Kirk Saarloos (SP)

JULY 29, 2007
Marlins receive Rob Bowen (C), Bobby Basham (SP) and Matt Antonelli (3B)
Padres receive Logan Kensing (CL)

JULY 29, 2007
Twins receive Braden Looper (RP)
Cardinals receive Tony Batista (3B), Kyle Lohse (SP) and Mark Grudzielanek (2B)

JULY 29, 2007
Yankees receive Marino Salas (RP) and Rob Bowen (C)
Padres receive Tim Battle (CF)

JULY 30, 2007
Devil Rays receive Vince Sinisi (LF) and John Hudgins (SP)
Padres receive Jason Romano (LF) and Russell Branyan (RF)

JULY 30, 2007
Reds receive Wes Helms (3B)
Astros receive Joe Mays (SP)

JULY 30, 2007
Red Sox receive Jose Arredondo (SP), Drew Toussaint (LF), Orlando Cabrera (SS) and Darin Erstad (1B)
Angels receive Erik Dehastings (CL), Brad Baker (SP), Chris Smith (SP) and Frank Brooks (RP)

JULY 30, 2007
Devil Rays receive Jorge Campillo (SP)
Angels receive Shawn Camp (RP)

JULY 30, 2007
Red Sox receive Antonio Perez (2B) and Kiko Calero (RP)
Athletics receive Brad Baker (SP) and Chad Spann (3B)

JULY 30, 2007
Padres receive Gabe Gross (RF)
Brewers receive Daniel Davidson (SP) and Justin Leone (3B)

JULY 30, 2007
Royals receive Grant Balfour (RP)
Reds receive Nate Field (RP) and Calvin Pickering (1B)

JULY 30, 2007
Reds receive Marshall McDougall (3B)
Indians receive Joe Mays (SP) and Grant Balfour (RP)

JULY 30, 2007
Indians receive Matt Thornton (RP)
White Sox receive Jason Stanford (SP) and Mike Piazza (C)

JULY 30, 2007
Red Sox receive Royce Ring (RP), Endy Chavez (LF) and Heath Bell (RP)
Mets receive Willie Harris (2B), Kyle Snyder (SP) and Chris George (SP)

JULY 31, 2007
Pirates receive Mike Gosling (SP)
Reds receive Jeff Davanon (CF) and Yurendell DeCaster (3B)


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.367)
HR: Andruw Jones (45)
Hits: Corey Patterson (161)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.97)
Wins: Curt Schilling (17)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.227)
Steals: Jose Reyes (49)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (107)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (33)

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August 5-7, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (83-24) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (52-55)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (17-2) @ Jaret Wright (0-1)

Wright imploded and gave up 6 runs to us. Schilling gave up 1. Holliday hits homer #38.

OREOS WIN: 7-2
WP: C. Schilling (18-2)
LP: J. Wright (0-2)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (13-4) @ Kip Wells (5-6)

This time Moyer imploded. Gibbons hits his 21st homer.

D-RAYS WIN: 9-3
WP: K. Wells (6-6)
LP: J. Moyer (13-5)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (11-4) @ Tim Corcoran (0-6)

Chien finally has gotten back in groove and goes 8 innings. Roberts (20), Holliday (34), Tejada (30), Patterson (27), Mora (23), Choi (17, 18) all hit doubles. Torii Hunter (6) hits a homer.

OREOS WIN: 14-2
WP: C. Wang (12-4)
LP: T. Corcoran (0-7)


Notable Injured People

Ramon Ramirez of the Colorado Rockies has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Jeremy Bonderman of the Detroit Tigers chips his kneecap and is out for 3 weeks.
Zach Duke of the Pittsburg Pirates sprains his lower back and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Torii Hunter has been a HUGE improvement over Dave Roberts.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.371)
HR: Andruw Jones (45)
Hits: Corey Patterson (165)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.97)
Wins: Curt Schilling (18)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.229)
Steals: Corey Patterson/Jose Reyes (49)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (108)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (33)

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August 8-10, 2007

Minnesota Twins (59-52) @ Baltimore Oreos (85-25)

We're going up against the nastiest 1-2-3 pitching punches in baseball. Liriano. Santana. Weaver.


Game 1
Francisco Liriano (8-6) @ Donald Veal (12-0)

Veal picks up his first loss. Liriano holds us to 2 runs. Veal gave up 6. At least he had 9Ks.

TWINS WIN: 8-2
WP: F. Liriano (9-6)
LP: D. Veal (12-1)


Game 2
Johan Santana (9-4) @ Nate Robertson (9-3)

Santana also holds us, the best offense in baseball, to 2 runs. Robertson may only have given up 3 runs but we couldn't back him up. Brian Roberts was a HR away from hitting for the cycle.

TWINS WIN: 4-2
WP: J. Santana (10-4)
LP: N. Robertson (9-4)
SV: J. Rincon (3)


Game 3
Jeff Weaver (6-10) @ Curt Schilling (18-2)

I commend Jeff Weaver, a pitcher I would have wanted. He shuts us down and out in 9 inning fashion. My hat is off to you. We are swept.

TWINS WIN: 3-0
WP: J. Weaver (7-10)
LP: C. Schilling (18-3)


Notable Injured People

No major injuries this series.


Updates

If you read the 1st post for updates then you know that I will refuse humor back into this dynasty in '08. Thank god for Evil Newspaper.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.364)
HR: Andruw Jones (46)
Hits: Corey Patterson (167)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.98)
Wins: Curt Schilling (18)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.225)
Steals: Jose Reyes (51)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (110)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (34)

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August 11-14, 2007

Los Angeles Angels (63-51) @ Baltimore Oreos (85-28)


Game 1
Kelvim Escobar (11-4) @ Jamie Moyer (13-5)

Jamie's sheer ability to put up quality innings is still amazing as he goes 8 innings with 3 ER. Backed by 2 doubles by Hernandez (21, 22) and Matt Holliday's 6th triple and Patterson's AL leading 42 homers Moyer picks up his 14th win.

OREOS WIN: 9-3
WP: J. Moyer (14-5)
LP: S. Shields (10-1)


Game 2
Ervin Santana (8-7) @ Chien-Ming Wang (12-4)

Chien-Ming Wang continues to put up solid numbers with his 8IP 2 ER performance. Thanks to Tejada going 3-3 with a homer we can take the 2nd win in this series.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Wang (13-4)
LP: E. Santana (8-8)
SV: C. Ray (28)


Game 3
John Lackey (11-9) @ Donald Veal (12-1)

Donald Veal picks up his 2nd loss in a row as he gives up 4 runs in 5.2 innings. Hee Seop Choi hits his 36th homer.

ANGELS WIN: 7-5
WP: J. Lackey (12-9)
LP: D. Veal (12-2)
SV: F. Rodriguez (30)


Game 4
Bartolo Colon (7-7) @ Nate Robertson (9-4)

Nate may not be the amazing sub-3 ERA lightning in a bottle he was last year but we still rely on him for spot starts like these. Because Gibbons (22) and Mora (16) smashes the long ball we can take this series with a happy face.

OREOS WIN: 8-4
WP: N. Robertson (10-4)
LP: B. Colon (7-8)


Notable Injured People

Recently traded Jason Lane of the Pittsburg Pirates dislocates his shoulder and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

The Yanks are on a tear with Schmidt and Harang.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.361)
HR: Andruw Jones (47)
Hits: Corey Patterson (172)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (1.99)
Wins: Curt Schilling (18)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.243)
Steals: Jose Reyes (56)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (114)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (36)

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 15-17, 2007

New York Yankees (70-48) @ Baltimore Oreos (88-29)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (18-4) @ Carl Pavano (8-4)

Both Schilling and Pavano get knocked out early but Pavano got knocked out earlier. Jay Gibbons hits his 23rd homer.

OREOS WIN: 8-6
WP: J. Julio (3-4)
LP: M. Rivera (5-2)
SV: C. Ray (29)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (14-5) @ Aaron Harang (10-8)

Harang will remain undefeated since coming to the Yanks thanks to a 3-run homer by Andy Phillips.

YANKEES WIN: 5-4
WP: A. Harang (11-8)
LP: J. Moyer (14-6)
SV: K. Farnsworth (2)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (13-4) @ Jason Schmidt (4-9)

Chien is on the wrong side of a 1-0 game. Chien pitches a complete game but gives up 1 run to a Johnny Damon double.

YANKEES WIN: 1-0
WP: J. Schmidt (5-9)
LP: C. Wang (13-5)
SV: M. Rivera (28)


Notable Injured People

Melvin Mora of the Baltimore Oreos ruptured his knee ligament and is out for 3 weeks.


Updates

Melvin Mora'll be replaced by Craig Counsell for a while.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.359)
HR: Andruw Jones (47)
Hits: Corey Patterson (175)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.21)
Wins: Curt Schilling (18)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.238)
Steals: Corey Patterson (57)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (116)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (37)

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 19-21, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (89-31) @ Minnesota Twins (65-55)


Game 1
Donald Veal (12-2) @ Johan Santana (10-4)

Veal pitches a gem. 7 IP, 0 ER, 13Ks. We are on the winning side of the 1-0 score this time.

OREOS WIN: 1-0
WP: D. Veal (13-2)
LP: J. Santana (10-5)
SV: C. Ray (30)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (18-3) @ Jeff Weaver (7-10)

Schilling isn't going to get his 19th win yet as he gives up 4 runs in 4 innings.

TWINS WIN: 5-3
WP: J. Weaver (8-10)
LP: C. Schilling (18-4)
SV: J. Nathan (28)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (14-6) @ Scott Baker (8-9)

Corey Patterson may have hit his 43rd homer this year but that isn't enough to celebrate as we lose. Moyer gave up 4 runs.

TWINS WIN: 5-4
WP: J. Nathan (2-3)
LP: T. Wakefield (4-1)


Notable Injured People

Miguel Tejada spikes his achilles tendon and is out for 3 weeks.
Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Now we'll have to have Brandon Fahey (who did do well in the playoffs last year) play for Miguel Tejada.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.354)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (178)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.12)
Wins: Curt Schilling (18)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.254)
Steals: Corey Patterson (58)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (120)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (38)

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 22-25, 2007

Tampa Bay Devil Rays (60-63) @ Baltimore Oreos (90-33)


Game 1
Tim Corcoran (1-7) @ Chien-Ming Wang (13-5)

We had this game in the bag but Chris Ray gave up 3 runs in the last inning for Tampa Bay to win. Corey Patterson hit his 44th homer.

D-RAYS WIN: 6-5
WP: D. Riddick (4-7)
LP: C. Ray (0-3)
SV: T. Harper (27)


Game 2
Greg Maddux (6-10) @ Donald Veal (13-2)

Veal continues his rush at Rookie of the Year as he puts up another 7 scoreless innings. Everyone in the lineup gets a hit and Gibbons smashes out homer 24.

OREOS WIN: 9-1
WP: D. Veal (14-2)
LP: G. Maddux (6-11)


Game 3
Jamie Shields (11-5) @ Nate Robertson (10-4)

Robertson is going deep in the ballgame as he puts up 8 scoreless innings. Thanks to Julio closing this game out we shut'em down.

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: N. Robertson (11-4)
LP: J. Shields (11-6)


Game 4
Jamie Shields (11-6) @ Curt Schilling (18-4)

Schilling picks up his 19th win of the year as he goes 8 innings with 2 ER. Gibbons hits his 25th homer.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: C. Schilling (19-4)
LP: J. Shields (11-7)


Notable Injured People

Jason Bay of the Pittsburg Pirates has an inflamed rotator cuff and is out for 4 weeks.
Dallas McPherson of the Los Angeles Angels has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

This is currently the worst month we've had all year, but considering our success it ain't bad.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.357)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (182)
ERA: Derek Lowe (2.06)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.237)
Steals: Corey Patterson (60)
RBIs: Andruw Jones (120)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (38)

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 26-28, 2007

Detroit Tigers (70-58) @ Baltimore Oreos (95-34)


Game 1
Preston Larrison (0-3) @ Jamie Moyer (14-6)

Uhh... like... Matt Holliday hit a four bagger. HEHEH. He said bagger. Huh huh huh, like... he scored at home. Heheheheh. We're gonna score!

Like... OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: J. Moyer (15-6)
LP: P. Larrison (0-4)
SV: C. Ray (31)


Game 2
Jordon Tata (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (13-5)

Huh huh huh. Uh... like... he said, "Tata". HEHEHEH... he said, "Wang". Huh huh huh... Wang went 8 innings and like... gave up 1 run. Alfonso Soriano hit like... a four bagger so he's like... a bunghole.. He said bagger! Shut up Beavis.

Huh huh huh... OREOS WIN: 4-1
WP: C. Wang (14-5)
HR: R. Hernandez 2 (16), M. Holliday (40), T. Hunter (7)
LP: J. Tata (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (32)

By this time I was really pulling any humor out of my-
Huh huh huh... bunghole.
Okay seriously. The matchup of Tata vs. Wang was funny enough by itself but I'm cutting this ****.
Huh huh huh... he said Tata.

Craig Counsell has been injured for 3 weeks with a spiked achilles tendon. Now I have 3 players out on injury...

Jared Sandburg is signed at 400k for 1 year. He takes over at 3B.
Alex Prieto is signed at 350k for 1 year. He is our current all-purpose IF.


Game 3
Bronson Arroyo (5-8) @ Donald Veal (14-2)

Donald Veal lasts 7 innings with 1 ER. Patterson goes long twice for his 45th and 46th homers this year (and he only has 78 power!). Jay Gibbons hits his 26th homer. Jared Sandburg goes 2-4 with a double.

OREOS WIN: 9-1
WP: D. Veal (15-2)
LP: B. Arroyo (5-9)


Notable Injured People

Jason Schmidt of the NYY sprained his knee and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Johnson of the FLA spiked his achilles tendon and is out for 3 weeks.
Adam Wainwright of the OAK has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Craig Counsell has been injured for 3 weeks with a spiked achilles tendon.


Updates

Agh. Counsell, Tejada, AND Mora all out. At least we have a few stopgaps from Free Agency.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.358)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (188)
ERA: Derek Lowe (2.06)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.234)
Steals: Corey Patterson (61)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (122)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (39)

[Sanji Watsuki]

August 28-31, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (96-34) @ Oakland Athletics (71-58)


Game 1
Nate Robertson (11-4) @ Rich Harden (12-5)

Nate shut'em down for 8.2 innings and Ray closes it up. Game over.

OREOS WIN: 1-0
WP: N. Robertson (12-4)
LP: R. Harden (12-6)
SV: C. Ray (32)


Game 2
Curt Schilling (19-4) @ Barry Zito (9-5)

Schilling may only have lasted 5 innings but Choi hits 2 homers (37, 38).

OREOS WIN: 5-4
WP: S. Rleal (4-1)
LP: J. Kennedy (6-6)
SV: C. Ray (33)


Game 3
Jamie Moyer (15-6) @ Jason Windsor (3-5)

Jamie Moyer shut'em down and out as Torii Hunter picks up homer 8.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: J. Moyer (16-6)
LP: J. Windsor (3-6)


Notable Injured People

Brian Lawrence of the Pittsburg Pirates has shoulder separation and is out for 4 weeks.
Bengie Molina of the Toronto Blue Jays sprained his thumb and is out for 2 weeks.
Garrett Atkins of the Colorado Rockies sprained his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins ruptured his knee ligaments and is out for 4 weeks.
Jose Vidro of the Washington Nationals pulled his groin and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Now Brian Roberts has a wrist bone spur and is out for 4 days. Oh great...


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.354)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (191)
ERA: Derek Lowe (2.03)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.224)
Steals: Corey Patterson (62)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (124)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (39)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 1, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (99-34) @ Oakland Athletics (71-61)

Sorry, left out a game.


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (14-5) @ Dan Meyer (1-1)

Thanks to a few homers Chien can leave with his 15th win under his belt. Patterson (47), Choi (39), and recent free agent pickup Prieto (1) smash homers.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: C. Wang (15-5)
LP: D. Meyer (1-2)
SV: C. Ray (34)


Notable Injured People

Aaron Hill of the Toronto Blue Jays has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Our AAA manager recently told us that Keith Reed has had an amazing amount of progress. He was driving the ball farther than he ever had before, he was fielding better, he was running faster, he was getting on base better. He just went from backup RF to possible starting RF. Jay Gibbons may be traded because of how high this guy could be.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.353)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (193)
ERA: Derek Lowe (2.03)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.224)
Steals: Corey Patterson (62)
RBIs: Matt Holliday (124)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (39)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 2-4, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (100-34) @ Texas Rangers (58-78)


Game 1
Donald Veal (15-2) @ John Koronka (10-8)

Veal gets eaten up (It's a pun. Get it?!) as Texas smashes 9 runs against him. Our bullpen didn't do much better (Except for Clemens [5IP, 1ER, 6Ks])

RANGERS WIN: 14-4
WP: J. Koronka (11-8)
LP: D. Veal (15-3)


Game 2
Nate Robertson (12-4) @ Michael Schlact (0-0)

Robertson lasts a mere 5 innings and only got run support from Gibbon's 27th homer. Schlact, however, crafted a gem.

RANGERS WIN: 4-2
WP: M. Schlact (1-0)
LP: N. Robertson (12-5)
SV: A. Otsuka (27)


Game 3
Curt Schilling (19-4) @ Jose Rupe (3-2)

The Rangers sweep us and we WOULD have had a win today. Schilling went 8 innings with no runs given up. Our bullpen did us in.

RANGERS WIN: 2-0
WP: C. Wilson (5-6)
LP: J. Julio (3-5)


Notable Injured People

Carl Pavano of the NYY chips his kneecap and is out for 3 weeks.
John Koronka of the TEX fractured his eyebone and is out for 5 weeks.


Updates

... Jay Gibbons dislocated his collar bone. My GOD! How many people are going to get injured! Keith Reed is pulled up from AAA...


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.356)
HR: Andruw Jones (48)
Hits: Corey Patterson (195)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.09)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.220)
Steals: Corey Patterson (62)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (126)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (40)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 6-8, 2007

New York Yankees (83-58) @ Baltimore Oreos (100-37)


Game 1
Darrell Rasner (6-4) @ Jamie Moyer (16-6)

Rasner's performance wasn't bad... it was just that Moyer was awesome. Moyer can still pitch excellently at 44 and he puts up 8 innings today. Matt Holliday hits his 42nd homer.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: J. Moyer (17-6)
LP: D. Rasner (6-5)
SV: C. Ray (35)


Game 2
Aaron Harang (13-9) @ Chien-Ming Wang (15-5)

Chien is back in his old form as he goes 8 innings as well with only 2 ER. Since we sent Harang packing in 2.2IP we easily take this game.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Wang (16-5)
LP: A. Harang (13-10)
SV: C. Ray (36)


Game 3
Kris Benson (12-7) @ Donald Veal (15-3)

Benson may be effective but he is nowhere near as effective as our fireball throwing Donald Veal. Veal goes 7 innings with 0 ER and 15Ks. Veal didn't go a single inning without a strikeout.

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: D. Veal (16-3)
LP: K. Benson (12-8)


Notable Injured People

Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.
Jon Lester of the Chicago Cubs has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Jamie Shields of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

My stopgaps at 3B and SS have been decent.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.359)
HR: Andruw Jones (50)
Hits: Corey Patterson (198)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.05)
Wins: Curt Schilling (19)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.231)
Steals: Corey Patterson (63)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (132)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (41)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Keith Reed Comparisons
June 20, 2007

Keith Reed (76/79)
82 contact
71 power
82 speed
77 eye

80 fielding at RF


September 9, 2007

Keith Reed (87/93)
95 contact
80 power
82 speed
88 eye

86 fielding at RF

Reed improved a helluva lot. He deserves that spot in the lineup now.

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 9-11, 2007

Toronto Blue Jays (65-75) @ Baltimore Oreos (103-37)


Game 1
A.J. Burnett (10-14) @ Nate Robertson (12-5)

Keith Reed goes 3-4 with 2 runs today as we send Burnett packing! Robertson lasts a total of 8 innings with 2 ER and 5Ks. His ERA has dropped from being in the 4's to 3.68.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: N. Robertson (13-5)
LP: A. Burnett (10-15)

Thank God! Miguel Cabrera is over his injury and is back as our SS.


Game 2
Gustavo Chacin (6-15) @ Curt Schilling (19-4)

Curt Schilling goes for win #20 and he gets win #20! 8 IP, 1 ER, 6Ks. Keith Reed went 2-3 with a walk. Matt Holliday continues his average rampage with 2 hits.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: C. Schilling (20-4)
LP: G. Chacin (6-16)
SV: C. Ray (37)


Game 3
Josh Towers (7-8) @ Jamie Moyer (17-6)

In his first game since coming back Miguel Tejada picks up his 17th homer of the year. Keith Reed picks up 2 walks. Moyer pitches a great 8 innings but the game went into extra innings where it was ended in the 11th by an RBI single by Hernandez.

OREOS WIN: 3-2
WP: F. Gracesqui (1-0)
LP: J. Speier (5-3)


Notable Injured People

Ryan Rogers of the Kansas City Royals sprained his ankle and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Melvin Mora makes his return! Jared Sandburg is released.
Hee Seop Choi's days are numbered when Gibbons returns.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.361)
HR: Albert Pujols (51)
Hits: Corey Patterson (203)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.04)
Wins: Curt Schilling (20)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.231)
Steals: Corey Patterson (65)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (132)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (42)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 13-15, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (106-37) @ New York Yankees (86-58)


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (16-5) @ Aaron Harang (13-10)

Chien puts up another performance worthy of praise. He goes 8 innings and gave up only 2 runs. Harang may have only given up 1 ER but due to a fielding error he gave up 3 runs.

OREOS WIN: 5-3
WP: C. Wang (17-5)
LP: A. Harang (13-11)
SV: C. Ray (38)

Gibbons off the DL, and is our new 1B. This is to give Reed more playtime. Alex Prieto is released.


Game 2
Donald Veal (16-3) @ Jason Schmidt (6-9)

Schmidt made a single mistake that would cost the ballgame. He let Torii Hunter get too much of that ball and it went flying. Veal put up a solid 1 ER 7 IP 11K performance.

OREOS WIN: 2-1
WP: D. Veal (17-3)
LP: J. Schmidt (6-10)
SV: C. Ray (39)


Game 3
Nate Robertson (13-5) @ Kris Benson (13-8)

Our win streak is broken. Benson pitched a complete game and gave up only 1 run.

YANKEES WIN: 4-1
WP: K. Benson (14-8)
LP: N. Robertson (13-6)


Notable Injured People

Fernando Nieve of the Houston Astros has a hairline wrist break and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

This is as strong as a lineup as we've ever had.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.358)
HR: Albert Pujols (51)
Hits: Corey Patterson (204)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.03)
Wins: Curt Schilling/Derek Lowe (20)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.223)
Steals: Corey Patterson (69)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (133)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (44)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 1-, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (108-38) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (69-76)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (20-6) @ Scott Kazmir (9-9)

In a battle of the bullpens the D-Rays lost. R. Hernandez (18), M. Holliday (43), M. Tejada (18) all hit homers. Tejada goes 4-5.

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: B. Medders (2-4)
LP: C. Orvella (4-6)
SV: C. Ray (40)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (17-6) @ Jaret Wright (3-3)

Moyer and Wright both go 8 innings with 2 ER but Jorge Julio gives up the game to a walkoff Aubrey Huff homer.

D-RAYS WIN: 3-2
WP: C. Orvella (5-6)
LP: J. Julio (3-6)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (17-5) @ Greg Maddux (7-11)

Chien gets a shutout. Miguel Tejada hits his 19th homer of the year.

OREOS WIN: 6-0
WP: C. Wang (18-5)
LP: G. Maddux (7-12)


Notable Injured People

The Diamondback's super prospect Stephen Drew has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Morgan Ensburg of the LAD pulled his groin and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Craig Counsell gets off the DL tomorrow sending Hee Seop Choi down. Choi will be traded in the offseason after his amazing 39 HR performance this year. There is no way he can do it again.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.357)
HR: Andruw Jones (52)
Hits: Corey Patterson (207)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.03)
Wins: Curt Schilling (20)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.210)
Steals: Corey Patterson (69)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (137)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (45)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 19-22, 2007

Boston Red Sox (61-88) @ Baltimore Oreos (110-39)


Game 1
David Pauley (0-1) @ Donald Veal (17-3)

Veal for RotY! Veal strikes out 10 for his 18th win. Matt Holliday (44) and Jay Gibbons (28) hit homers in a good old Oreo smackdown.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: D. Veal (18-3)
LP: D. Pauley (0-2)
SV: J. Julio (3)


Game 2
Boof Bonser (12-8) @ Nate Robertson (13-6)

In dramatic fashion Miguel Tejada smashes a walkoff double to finish the ball game. Both Bonser and Robertson pitched decently but it was the bullpen who decided the game.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: C. Ray (1-3)
LP: C. Zink (0-4)


Game 3
Matt Clement (5-12) @ Curt Schilling (20-4)

Schilling pulls 7 innings out of his hat to get his 21st win and is backed by Holliday's 46th homer and Tejada's 20th.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: C. Schilling (21-4)
LP: M. Clement (5-13)


Game 4
Matt Clement (5-13) @ Jamie Moyer (17-6)

Moyer puts up 8 innings and 2 ER for the 4th time in a row. Not that I'm complaining as it is a great outing. Thanks to a Torii Hunter homer (10) we can sweep the BoSox.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: J. Moyer (18-6)
LP: M. Clement (5-14)
SV: C. Ray (41)


Notable Injured People

George Kottaras of the San Diego Padres broke his collar bone and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

I'm almost 100% sure that the NL Champ is going to be the Mets or the D-Backs... again.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.359)
HR: Albert Pujols (53)
Hits: Corey Patterson (212)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.14)
Wins: Curt Schilling (21)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.211)
Steals: Corey Patterson (71)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (142)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (45)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 23-25, 2007

Tampa Bay Devil Rays (73-79) @ Baltimore Oreos (114-39)

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 7 year extension at 5mil and a 2 year player option at 6.49mil.


Game 1
Jaret Wright (3-3) @ Chien-Ming Wang (18-5)

Both Wright and Wang lasted 8 innings but Wright only gave up 1 run. Chien gave up 2. Corey Patterson smashes homer 48.

D-RAYS WIN: 3-1
WP: J. Wright (4-3)
LP: C. Wang (18-6)
SV: T. Harper (31)


Game 2
Greg Maddux (7-12) @ Donald Veal (18-3)

They sent Veal packing in 3.2 innings. He threw 106 pitches in 3.2 innings. Ouch.

D-RAYS WIN: 5-3
WP: G. Maddux (8-12)
LP: D. Veal (18-4)
SV: T. Harper (32)


Game 3
Doug Waechter (2-2) @ Nate Robertson (13-6)

Robertson gave it his all and lasted a solid 7.1 innings but we are swept by Tampa Bay. This is a dishonor to the Oreos and a great accomplishment for the D-Rays. All of their pitchers were in order and they shut us down. I do suspect a very nasty D-Ray team next year though...

D-RAYS WIN: 4-2
WP: D. Waechter (3-2)
LP: N. Robertson (13-7)
SV: T. Harper (33)


Notable Injured People

Octavio Dotel of the Cincinatti Reds has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Ouch. We were swept by Tampa Bay. I admit, Tampa's team wasn't bad this year.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.358)
HR: Andruw Jones (53)
Hits: Corey Patterson (214)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.14)
Wins: Curt Schilling/Derek Lowe (21)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.208)
Steals: Corey Patterson (71)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (144)
Saves: Mike Gonzales (45)

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -September 26, 2007



Tampa Bay Devil Rays Announces Move to San Jose

Disappointed by the lack of revenue the D-Rays requested to move to San Jose. The Baseball Senators, made up of the living members of the Washington Senators, thought about it for a while, read an article in the Evil Newspaper, saw Donald Veal's name, laughed uncontrollably. The Devil Rays took this as a yes. This makes the Marlins the only team in Florida now. "YEAH! YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH!" shouted Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "And the man in the back said everyone attack and it turned into a ballroom blitz."

(Changes to be made in '08: D-Rays Move to San Jose, name changes to San Jose Serpents. Miami's per capita changed to $27853, changed to Fanatic (20%) since they are the only Florida team.)

[Sanji Watsuki]

September 27-30, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (114-42) @ Boston Red Sox (61-95)


Game 1
Curt Schilling (21-4) @ Boof Bonser (12-8)

We start off this series on a good foot as we take down Boston's ace. M. Holliday (47), M. Tejada (21), T. Hunter (12) all smash the longball for the longball. Schilling lasts a good 7.2 innings to pick up win 22.

OREOS WIN: 4-2
WP: C. Schilling (22-4)
LP: B. Bonser (12-9)
SV: C. Ray (42)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (18-6) @ Matt Clement (5-14)

o_O;; this is getting a little freaky. Jamie Moyer for his 5th straight start goes 8 innings with 2 ER. Unfortunately, he lost. Matt Clement pressed the power switch and we were shut down.

RED SOX WIN: 2-0
WP: M. Clement (6-14)
LP: J. Moyer (18-7)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (18-6) @ Daniel Cabrera (4-9)

Daniel Cabrera faces the team that traded him. Traded him for an old guy. An old guy who currently has 22 wins. He couldn't extract his revenge as in this high scoring match we hit the winning spot. Thanks to homers by M. Holliday (48), M. Tejada (22) we take down the BoSox in Game 3.

OREOS WIN: 7-4
WP: C. Wang (19-6)
LP: D. Cabrera (4-10)
SV: C. Ray (43)


Game 4
Donald Veal (18-4) @ Josh Towers (8-10)

Matt Holliday just keeps that natural homer hitting talent take over as he hits the 49th of the year. Donald Veal holds them to 1 run in 7.2 innings as he strikes out 9. Ramon Hernandez hits the long ball twice for his 19th and 20th shots. All of Boston's pitchers today had a first name starting with J.

OREOS WIN: 5-1
WP: D. Veal (19-4)
LP: J. Towers (8-11)
SV: J. Julio (4)


Notable Injured People

Jose Contreras of the Arizona Diamondbacks sprained his ankle and is out for 2 weeks.
... Melvin Mora has a knack for getting injured RIGHT AT THE PLAYOFFS! Melvin Mora is out for 2 weeks on a sprained neck.


Updates

Matt Holliday has obviously been aiming at the longball lately. 5 of his last 10 games have had him getting one hit. A homer.

... Melvin Mora out AGAIN! Craig Counsell put in at 3B. Debating on if I should put Andy LaRoche in the playoffs at 3B.


League Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.355)
HR: Andruw Jones (55)
Hits: Corey Patterson (217)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.10)
Wins: Curt Schilling (22)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.201)
Steals: Corey Patterson (71)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (148)
Saves: Huston Street (46)

[Sanji Watsuki]

October 1-2, 2007

Baltimore Oreos (117-43) @ Toronto Blue Jays (79-81)


Game 1
Roger Clemens (9-0) @ Ricky Romero (1-0)

It was only fair to let the Rocket have one last start in a regular season and he rewards us with 8 shutout innings. A fine end salute to a great career. I doubt anyone will sign the aging Clemens in the offseason. Gibbons hits the 29th homer.

OREOS WIN: 4-0
WP: R. Clemens (10-0)
LP: R. Romero (1-1)


Game 2
Tim Wakefield (4-1) @ Roy Halladay (14-14)

Tim Wakefield has done so well for us it would be a shame not to see him get a final start in this season for us. Wakefield pitches a complete game and gave up 3 runs. A perfect happening for us. Our starters and bullpen are all fully rested. It's postseason time, baby.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: T. Wakefield (5-1)
LP: R. Halladay (14-15)


Notable Injured People

None. Perfect for Postseason Play.


Updates

Your AL East Champions: Baltimore Oreos (119-43)
Your AL Central Champtions: Detroit Tigers (89-73)
Your AL West Champions: Oakland Athletics (90-72)
Your AL Wild Card Champions: New York Yankees (97-65)

Your NL East Champions: New York Mets (103-59)
Your NL Central Champions: Chicago Cubs (92-70)
Your NL West Champions: Arizona Diamondbacks (95-67)
Your NL Wild Card Champions: Los Angeles Dodgers (94-68)


End of Season Leaders
Avg: Matt Holliday (.352)
HR: Andruw Jones/Albert Pujols (56)
Hits: Corey Patterson (222)
ERA: Pedro Martinez (2.10)
Wins: Curt Schilling/Derek Lowe (22)
OPS: Albert Pujols (1.217)
Steals: Corey Patterson (72)
RBIs: Justin Monreau (148)
Saves: Mike Gonzales/Huston Street (46)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Sidenote: Next year ingame I will build the foundation of the San Jose Serpents (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) to become a playoff worthy team in the AL East. With the Oreos, Yankees, Serpents, and the rebuilding BoSox we can expect a very interesting AL East.

[Sanji Watsuki]

The Baltimore Oreos
The Oreos have become a playoff contending team after being taken over by psychotic manager Sanji Watsuki. While critisized about their massive amounts of their rotation being made of people in their 40s (Wakefield, Clemens, Schilling, Moyer) it seems to be no threat as they have many starters lined up to take their places.

With M(VP)att Holliday emerging as a 49 HR hitter and winning the AL batting title as well as coming in 2nd in RBIs he should be a shoein for MVP. Corey Patterson was a formidable force all year as he too hits 49 homers, 1 short of having a near unheard of 50-50 season. Still, he joins the ranks of some of the best sluggers of all time in his 40-40 year.

Brian Roberts was heavily critisized by fans and eventually booed at his at bats. His offensive numbers took a HUGE hit, which the fans thought gave them justice to boo him.

Miguel Tejada also took an offensive hit, but as Baltimore's captain he was not booed. In recent games he has been swining the bat better and if this continues into the postseason you might see the old Tejada.

Torii Hunter was signed as a 4th outfielder but quickly turned into a constant contributor and eventually took over fulltime duty. According to the fans too little too late. Torii could have been a huge contributor to the team.

Jay Gibbons was moved to 1st to allow aspiring RF Keith Reed to get more playtime. Gibbons has had a pretty nice power increase this year as he slugged out 29 homers, 5 more than last year.

Keith Reed only played in 25 of the teams games but made a good impression as he got on base almost every game.

Melvin Mora, their 3B, is currently injured and will miss most of the playoffs. This situation happened last year where Brandon Fahey had a great postseason. Mora's stats took a relativity minor hit but a few injuries kept him down for 40 games of this year.

Craig Counsell, filling in at 3B, was an expensive free agent for a backup IF coming in at 5.1mil. His offensive numbers seemed to have taken a huge hit in his limited appearances but his glove has looked good.

Ramon Hernandez was batting below the Mendoza line earlier this year but finally got his numbers up. Still batting below his career line Ramon has done his best to continue to contribute to the team.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Patterson, Corey BAL 162 .319 697 222 35 5 49 40 131 72 16 141 135 .594 .357
Roberts, Brian BAL 150 .252 628 158 33 5 2 66 97 25 14 96 40 .330 .330
Holliday, Matt BAL 159 .352 602 212 45 6 49 51 122 14 0 126 141 .691 .411
Gibbons, Jay BAL 155 .269 602 162 33 1 29 49 78 2 2 80 83 .472 .327
Hernandez, Ramon BAL 158 .257 588 151 31 2 20 29 97 1 2 67 88 .418 .299
Tejada, Miguel BAL 140 .281 562 158 37 2 22 35 67 3 0 92 94 .472 .324
Mora, Melvin BAL 137 .274 507 139 27 2 16 39 84 5 1 63 68 .430 .332
Choi, Hee Seop BAL 143 .254 500 127 22 1 39 83 118 0 1 92 95 .536 .365
Roberts, Dave BAL 107 .239 401 96 19 5 4 36 55 32 4 69 29 .342 .308
Hunter, Torii BAL 100 .283 247 70 11 0 13 30 42 12 4 38 36 .486 .361
Counsell, Craig BAL 56 .238 101 24 6 0 1 5 15 4 1 15 5 .327 .274
Reed, Keith BAL 25 .239 88 21 3 0 0 11 13 2 0 12 5 .273 .330
Fahey, Brandon BAL 23 .203 69 14 4 1 0 2 12 1 0 5 7 .290 .225
Cabrera, Melky BAL 16 .176 17 3 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 2 .176 .333
Whiteside, Eli BAL 4 .250 16 4 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 .313 .250
Terrero, Luis BAL 10 .100 10 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 3 .100 .250
Schilling, Curt BAL 3 .000 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
LaRoche, Andy BAL 6 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .167 .167
Moyer, Jamie BAL 2 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Veal, Donald BAL 2 .250 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 .250 .250
Wang, Chien-Ming BAL 1 .333 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .333 .333
Robertson, Nate BAL 1 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Medders, Brandon BAL 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


The Oreos sported once of the best pitching staffs all year. Curt Schilling put up one of his best years of his career with a 22-4 record. Jamie Moyer has averaged a bit over 7 innings a game with a career best ERA. Chien-Ming Wang missed 6 of his starts due to a stretched ankle ligament and spiked achilles tendon but still managed a 19-6 record with a 2.85 ERA. Had he not been injured he would have made a good shot at Cy Young. Donald Veal, the fireball throwing starter, didn't deliver many innings but struck out nearly everyone he saw and didn't give up many runs. While the bullpen didn't thank him the team does. Nate Robertson, who was lightning in a bottle last year, has fallen back to his regular level which is very good for a 5th starter. Sanji Watsuki comments that he'll be around for a long time in this team because of his miniscule contract (2.9mil through 2010).


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Schilling, Curt BAL 239.2 2.89 34 34 22 4 0 225 49 9.46
Moyer, Jamie BAL 235.0 3.06 33 33 18 7 0 145 38 9.96
Wang, Chien-Ming BAL 196.0 2.85 27 27 19 6 0 93 41 10.06
Robertson, Nate BAL 158.1 3.75 27 23 13 7 0 127 49 11.71
Veal, Donald BAL 157.0 3.44 27 27 19 4 0 264 65 10.89
Clemens, Roger BAL 95.1 3.78 17 12 10 0 0 90 36 11.52
Wakefield, Tim BAL 90.1 2.89 34 4 5 1 2 57 24 11.26
Medders, Brandon BAL 70.1 3.58 49 0 2 4 1 71 25 11.52
Julio, Jorge BAL 67.2 2.13 63 0 3 6 4 70 25 9.98
Rleal, Sendy BAL 66.1 3.39 48 0 4 1 0 46 9 7.73
Ray, Chris BAL 57.0 2.53 61 0 1 3 43 45 21 9.79
Bannister, Brian BAL 9.0 2.00 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 7.00
Johnson, J.J. BAL 8.0 1.13 1 1 1 0 0 5 5 7.88
Gracesqui, Franklyn BAL 1.1 0.00 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0.00

[Sanji Watsuki]

New York Yankees

The Yanks have rebounded from a non-postseason appearance last year to having the 2nd highest AL record. Last year's MVP Jason Giambi may have had an injury that has had him riding the pine for most of the year but the addition of Val Majewski into the lineup has been great for the Yankees. Majewski, who was projected to be an average player, has turned into their starting RF. Armed with a bat for contact, an eye for walks, and a bat for power he is a deadly weapon.

Yankees Captain Derek Jeter has had a poor year putting up career low batting numbers. Jeter blames it on a recurring injury to his thumb that sidelined him for 3 weeks this year.

Johnny Damon has been great for the Yankees this year. All of his offensive numbers were up from last year.

With Giambi sidelined they needed more production out of their other players. Andy Phillips spoke up. With his .307 avg and 22 homers he had been a good part of the Yankees offense.

The booing is beginning to turn the sharp blade of A-Rod into a blunt dagger. He still continues to stab pitchers with his powerful bat but it isn't nearly as powerful as it has been in years before. The fans need to lay off before he can put up MVP numbers.

Hideki Matsui put up the worst numbers he has had in the Major Leagues. It is thought that the wrist injury he sustained has had some permenent damage but it is unclear so far.

Robinson Cano continues to be his contact hitting bad eye hitter he is. At 24 he still has room to improve and his swing could become very powerful amongst 2B.

Gary Sheffield is either feeling the pains of age or feeling the pain of permenent damage from an injury. His power, eye, and contact are all down.

Jorge Posada's offense has slowed over the years but it still remains a threat.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Damon, Johnny NYY 151 .285 632 180 43 4 17 64 102 37 7 96 78 .446 .355
Cano, Robinson NYY 156 .292 606 177 31 4 14 16 71 4 1 81 84 .426 .314
Matsui, Hideki NYY 159 .252 600 151 33 2 23 65 87 3 0 80 99 .428 .330
Phillips, Andy NYY 154 .302 599 181 33 7 22 32 141 3 3 90 101 .491 .337
Rodriguez, Alex NYY 154 .267 585 156 25 6 32 79 133 13 3 91 117 .494 .360
Jeter, Derek NYY 129 .260 554 144 27 3 13 55 97 15 3 88 54 .390 .331
Sheffield, Gary NYY 139 .276 500 138 18 3 25 54 71 4 1 85 78 .474 .355
Posada, Jorge NYY 141 .283 474 134 24 0 19 59 109 1 1 77 63 .454 .374
Ausmus, Brad NYY 112 .236 364 86 14 1 2 32 47 2 0 34 29 .297 .299
Majewski, Val NYY 79 .307 280 86 29 3 4 27 41 2 1 35 29 .475 .373
Giambi, Jason NYY 68 .207 241 50 18 0 9 53 77 0 1 41 34 .394 .359
Brown, Emil NYY 82 .212 165 35 8 2 5 18 44 1 2 24 22 .376 .292
Escalona, Felix NYY 33 .193 114 22 4 0 1 4 37 0 0 12 10 .254 .227
Johnson, Russ NYY 54 .170 88 15 1 0 0 9 20 0 1 11 3 .182 .263
Crosby, Bubba NYY 12 .159 44 7 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 1 .182 .178
Schmidt, Jason NYY 17 .189 37 7 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 1 .189 .189
Harang, Aaron NYY 18 .167 36 6 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 2 3 .167 .189
Klesko, Ryan NYY 13 .206 34 7 2 0 0 5 6 0 0 4 4 .265 .325
Gload, Ross NYY 12 .226 31 7 1 0 1 2 7 1 0 2 5 .355 .265
Ludwick, Ryan NYY 8 .207 29 6 1 0 2 1 9 0 0 4 7 .448 .233
Fick, Robert NYY 34 .458 24 11 2 0 1 4 2 0 0 5 4 .667 .536
Ponson, Sidney NYY 13 .182 22 4 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 2 1 .182 .182
Green, Nick NYY 16 .238 21 5 2 0 0 4 6 0 0 4 2 .333 .360
Howard, Kevin NYY 6 .286 7 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 1 .286 .375
Bowen, Rob NYY 4 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 .167 .143
Benson, Kris NYY 3 .000 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Pena, Carlos NYY 1 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .500
Pavano, Carl NYY 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Rasner, Darrell NYY 1 .500 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 .667
Ginter, Keith NYY 1 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Pratt, Andy NYY 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


Earlier this year the Yankees had a good staff. Now they have a GREAT one. Led by Aaron Harang and Jason Schmidt they are winning more games than ever. Sidney Ponson is pitching at the best that he ever has and Kris Benson remains a strong part of their pitching. Mariano Rivera put up a career best ERA. The Yankees are prepared for injuries as well with expert relievers Andy Pratt and Ron Villone in the minors ready to be picked up when needed.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Harang, Aaron NYY 215.2 3.59 33 33 14 12 0 164 62 11.18
Benson, Kris NYY 208.1 3.59 33 33 15 9 0 133 51 10.89
Schmidt, Jason NYY 174.0 2.74 26 26 7 10 0 157 53 9.83
Rasner, Darrell NYY 145.2 3.09 31 14 7 5 4 102 32 10.50
Ponson, Sidney NYY 139.2 5.16 24 24 7 11 0 88 39 12.37
Pavano, Carl NYY 125.0 4.25 21 21 8 6 0 63 26 12.53
Farnsworth, Kyle NYY 91.0 2.77 69 0 12 6 3 113 41 11.77
Myers, Mike NYY 65.1 2.07 71 0 4 2 2 71 28 11.30
Rivera, Mariano NYY 61.2 1.02 62 0 6 2 36 49 16 8.03
Wilson, Kris NYY 61.2 3.21 40 0 2 7 0 35 12 10.51
DeSalvo, Matt NYY 54.2 4.61 12 7 3 5 0 56 21 11.52
Oliver, Darren NYY 43.0 6.28 35 0 1 1 0 31 18 14.65
Pratt, Andy NYY 41.0 2.63 23 0 1 1 2 21 19 10.76
Walker, Jamie NYY 28.1 3.49 29 0 5 3 0 20 8 13.34
Beam, T.J. NYY 22.1 3.22 15 0 0 0 0 28 5 10.88
Finch, Brian NYY 10.2 2.53 2 1 1 0 0 12 2 11.81
Proctor, Scott NYY 8.0 1.13 3 1 0 0 0 5 2 7.88
White, Steven NYY 5.0 9.00 1 1 1 0 0 3 5 23.40
Hawkins, LaTroy NYY 4.1 2.08 2 0 0 0 0 5 3 12.46

[Sanji Watsuki]

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have dominated the competition with their stellar offense.

Leading off is Curtis Granderson. While this leadoff hitter strikes out more often than not he puts up solid OBA and power numbers.

Placido Polanco has brought one thing to the table all year. Contact, contact, contact. He gets the bat on the ball and doesn't strike out often, but doesn't walk often either.

Magglio Ordonez brings the power element to the table. He smashed out 24 homers in 137 games.

Chris Shelton has been the main power attraction here. With a .352 OBA and his 45 homers this is a batting you'll want to think twice about before facing.

Alfonso Soriano continues to have problems simply getting on base. He struck out a record amount of times with 162 last year and this year still can't stop the Ks. Luckily, Alfonso brings solid power to the table.

Carlos Guillen has been the perfect form of getting on base and power for the Tigers. He can swing for power or get try and pick up a base hit.

Victor Diaz has always been swinging for the fences but... isn't the best at it. He still has room to grow into that DH spot.

Brandon Inge is a monster vacuum cleaning fielder at 3B AND at catcher and 1B. While an interesting utility player Inge has given the Tigers power in the back of the lineup. Unfortunately, he has a poor OBA.

Ivan Rodriguez is still one of the better catchers in the league. He definitely is starting to be dulled by age but he still is a strong player.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Polanco, Placido DET 160 .315 657 207 37 4 9 23 50 6 3 90 74 .425 .340
Inge, Brandon DET 158 .258 605 156 32 1 27 33 141 4 6 78 98 .448 .296
Shelton, Chris DET 154 .293 601 176 22 7 45 54 161 0 0 92 121 .577 .352
Soriano, Alfonso DET 161 .235 582 137 22 1 32 58 149 21 10 83 82 .442 .307
Diaz, Victor DET 162 .241 582 140 31 2 17 58 145 7 3 87 71 .388 .308
Ordonez, Magglio DET 137 .275 553 152 26 0 24 43 95 0 4 72 85 .452 .327
Granderson, Curtis DET 135 .255 545 139 37 5 23 85 151 8 9 92 87 .468 .357
Guillen, Carlos DET 142 .305 528 161 32 2 15 66 83 16 8 81 64 .458 .382
Rodriguez, Ivan DET 127 .294 472 139 22 4 14 17 74 10 2 67 71 .447 .321
Young, Dmitri DET 68 .241 241 58 13 0 6 13 53 0 0 24 26 .369 .287
Blue, Vincent DET 28 .208 101 21 4 0 0 5 26 2 3 9 4 .248 .259
Thames, Marcus DET 22 .455 88 40 6 0 7 8 14 0 0 22 24 .761 .500
Clement, Jeff DET 28 .250 80 20 1 1 3 8 19 2 0 12 16 .400 .330
Raburn, Ryan DET 21 .207 58 12 2 0 1 7 16 0 0 9 6 .293 .313
Castro, Ramon DET 22 .158 57 9 2 0 0 3 19 0 0 4 2 .193 .200
Mohr, Dustan DET 37 .409 44 18 2 0 1 4 13 0 0 8 5 .523 .469
Arroyo, Bronson DET 18 .171 41 7 2 0 0 3 15 0 1 1 3 .220 .227
Dlugach, Brent DET 11 .308 39 12 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 2 1 .308 .308
Francia, Juan DET 7 .167 30 5 0 0 0 2 7 3 0 4 3 .167 .242
Giarratano, Tony DET 7 .143 28 4 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 .179 .172
Phelps, Josh DET 7 .042 24 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 .042 .077
Logan, Nook DET 20 .136 22 3 1 0 0 2 6 1 2 7 0 .182 .208
Kirkland, Kody DET 5 .300 10 3 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 .500 .364
Bonderman, Jeremy DET 2 .143 7 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 .143 .143
Verlander, Justin DET 2 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 .167 .167
Maine, John DET 2 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Miner, Zach DET 2 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Taylor, Reggie DET 3 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Maroth, Mike DET 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Lewis, Colby DET 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


The Tigers have a great rotation spearheaded by Bronson Arroyo, who unfortunately, has struggled in Detroit. Mike Maroth and Jeremy Bonderman have been excellent pitchers for Detroit and have pitched better than what their stats suggest. Bonderman's DICE is a mere 2.55. Detroit's main pitching problem is their relief. They closer, Todd Jones, has been hit by age very hard and simply put isn't a good closer anymore. In a poor bullpen he can contribute but this is a little too much. Keith Foulke has helped the problem a bit but it isn't enough to save this ailing bullpen.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Maroth, Mike DET 226.0 3.46 32 32 19 6 0 98 46 11.07
Verlander, Justin DET 220.0 3.89 33 33 12 13 0 157 49 10.39
Bonderman, Jeremy DET 203.1 3.59 32 31 16 8 0 210 69 11.24
Arroyo, Bronson DET 197.1 4.33 33 32 9 11 0 126 55 11.90
Miner, Zach DET 177.2 5.57 30 30 9 12 0 122 64 13.83
Maine, John DET 110.0 3.85 27 13 6 4 0 88 45 13.01
Foulke, Keith DET 69.1 4.41 59 0 5 7 3 52 25 11.16
Rodney, Fernando DET 66.1 4.88 52 0 4 5 0 68 41 13.30
Jones, Todd DET 58.1 2.93 65 0 3 4 41 17 12 10.95
Lewis, Colby DET 53.1 3.04 16 0 1 1 0 43 25 12.32
Larrison, Preston DET 48.2 6.47 9 7 0 4 0 27 22 16.64
Ledezma, Wilfredo DET 32.0 3.94 25 0 2 3 0 17 11 10.97
Colon, Roman DET 22.0 6.95 14 0 2 0 0 13 12 14.73
Rogers, Kenny DET 21.2 3.74 4 3 2 1 0 8 3 11.22
Grabow, John DET 21.2 8.31 18 0 1 0 0 12 9 19.52
Seay, Bobby DET 15.1 8.80 10 0 0 0 0 12 7 13.50
Spooneybarger, Tim DET 15.0 1.80 11 0 3 0 0 20 5 11.40
Tata, Jordan DET 5.2 7.94 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 14.29
Padilla, Juan DET 1.2 10.80 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16.20

[Sanji Watsuki]

Sorry for the break in the action but I would like your take on what my international FA, Daisuke Matsuzaka, will be like. Tell me any changes you think should be instated etc, etc...

[Sanji Watsuki]

Please comment on the '09 International FA, Jesus Montero, the power hitting catcher. Montero will go to whoever will put up the most money in Balance Cash (which would be his signing bonus).

[Sanji Watsuki]

Oakland Athletics

Oakland is a far better team than their record suggests. They have a miniscule 606 runs given up all year.

The Athletics have a very rounded offense. You could stick it in any order and still get a high producing team. A majority of the lineup is young and next year they will be even better at what they do. Expect a 100-win team next year, unless they screw something up.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Ellis, Mark OAK 155 .294 623 183 29 1 14 46 80 5 1 90 77 .411 .347
Johnson, Dan OAK 159 .284 599 170 32 0 31 93 91 0 0 93 105 .492 .384
Wilson, Craig OAK 161 .269 566 152 38 3 23 46 172 4 2 75 83 .468 .333
Chavez, Eric OAK 159 .242 565 137 20 5 32 93 119 1 0 93 108 .465 .352
Kendall, Jason OAK 142 .257 540 139 31 0 4 40 44 10 4 63 44 .337 .313
Crosby, Bobby OAK 132 .263 517 136 22 3 29 63 96 8 4 77 78 .485 .344
Swisher, Nick OAK 143 .251 487 122 22 4 19 84 125 0 0 75 72 .429 .368
Kotsay, Mark OAK 127 .267 453 121 22 1 8 36 56 7 6 48 49 .373 .321
Colamarino, Brant OAK 117 .254 418 106 22 1 12 43 86 0 1 49 59 .397 .330
Bradley, Milton OAK 95 .233 365 85 17 0 9 42 76 14 6 50 37 .353 .320
Herrera, Javier OAK 33 .280 132 37 15 0 0 5 28 4 3 19 10 .394 .307
Payton, Jay OAK 71 .221 122 27 7 0 2 10 16 0 0 11 16 .328 .280
Robnett, Richie OAK 32 .197 122 24 4 1 0 10 48 2 0 7 10 .246 .263
Thomas, Charles OAK 36 .250 100 25 5 0 2 11 16 4 0 12 15 .360 .333
Rouse, Mike OAK 28 .216 97 21 6 1 0 7 35 0 1 7 9 .299 .276
Perez, Antonio OAK 25 .326 89 29 6 0 1 5 22 8 1 17 10 .427 .362
Brown, Jeremy OAK 29 .147 75 11 3 0 0 7 16 0 0 4 2 .187 .217
Scutaro, Marco OAK 5 .167 12 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 .250 .231
Kielty, Bobby OAK 25 .300 10 3 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 .400 .417
Loaiza, Esteban OAK 3 .429 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 .429 .429
Zito, Barry OAK 2 .167 6 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 .167 .167
Harden, Rich OAK 2 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Haren, Dan OAK 2 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Kennedy, Joe OAK 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Johnson, Tripper OAK 1 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.000


Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and Barry Zito make for a good case at 3rd best 1-2-3 pitching combo next to the Oreos and the Twins. Once again, a lot of their rotation is young, and next year Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and Jason Windsor will improve. Esteban Loaiza has been faltering over the years. Oakland also boasts the best bullpen in the game.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Haren, Dan OAK 221.2 3.65 35 35 17 10 0 157 55 10.35
Zito, Barry OAK 218.1 3.83 35 35 12 6 0 157 69 11.83
Harden, Rich OAK 209.0 3.19 32 32 15 7 0 199 60 9.30
Loaiza, Esteban OAK 183.2 5.39 35 35 8 13 0 128 65 14.21
Windsor, Jason OAK 102.1 4.22 18 18 7 6 0 101 27 11.87
Wainwright, Adam OAK 89.1 2.42 64 0 8 4 2 68 23 8.46
Kennedy, Joe OAK 86.1 3.34 48 0 6 6 1 43 27 11.57
Thompson, Brad OAK 79.0 2.39 57 0 10 7 0 50 30 10.59
Halsey, Brad OAK 59.0 2.14 21 0 0 4 1 32 18 10.37
Street, Huston OAK 58.2 1.69 63 0 3 4 46 50 17 9.05
Duchscherer, Justin OAK 52.0 2.42 28 0 2 1 0 43 15 10.21
Meyer, Dan OAK 33.1 2.43 5 5 1 2 0 24 4 7.29
Casilla, Santiago OAK 28.2 3.77 21 0 0 0 1 32 6 8.79
Calero, Kiko OAK 23.2 2.66 15 0 0 1 0 17 7 8.37
Saarloos, Kirk OAK 13.2 1.98 2 2 1 1 0 7 2 8.56


Random Fact: Philidephia ended the year with a 76-86 record. They had 3 players that were everyday players that batted below the Mendoza Line.

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New York Mets

The Mets were disappointed about them not even making it to the World Series last year and have made some great improvements to try and take the WS this year.

Leading off the Mets is their speedy contact hitting shortstop, Jose Reyes. His offensive numbers are down but steals are up as he has 71 of those bad boys.

Omar Infante has shared time at 2B with Jose Valentin. Neither hit very well but Infante was en route for a 22 HR season.

After a somewhat poor 2005 Carlos Beltran has become a premiere power hitter for the Mets. He smashed out 35 HRs and still had enogh speed for get 22 SBs.

David Wright mashes the ball better than one of the best 3B in the game, Alex Rodriguez. Wright still has room to improve but if these numbers say anything about the future then he'll be one of the best sluggers at 3B in a long time.

Frank Thomas was picked up by the Mets solely to be their pinch hitter or DH if they make it to the World Series. With the Mets he has put up 5 HRs in 52 ABs. Plain amazing.

Carlos Delgado hasn't been able to reproduce the numbers that he put up in Toronto or Florida but remains a power threat in the lineup.

Xavier Nady smashes the ball in this breakout season. His 34 HRs is a career high, shattering his previous record at 16 HRs. He still can improve too.

Luis Gonzales may be 39 but he still gets it done at the plate and on the field. While his numbers have taken a hit from last year he still remains a solid batter in the lineup.

Mike Liberthal was signed to fill the hole that Javy Lopez left when he was traded. Liberthal has been a solid bat in the lineup all year.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Reyes, Jose NYM 154 .269 662 178 36 10 19 60 98 71 14 142 65 .440 .332
Wright, David NYM 161 .274 598 164 37 4 35 88 151 8 1 96 121 .525 .373
Nady, Xavier NYM 156 .243 596 145 21 3 34 50 112 3 1 86 92 .460 .305
Beltran, Carlos NYM 161 .261 587 153 37 3 35 116 145 22 4 106 116 .513 .382
Gonzalez, Luis NYM 152 .239 553 132 33 2 17 69 90 4 1 77 70 .398 .333
Delgado, Carlos NYM 154 .255 538 137 23 1 32 83 111 0 1 87 94 .480 .358
Lieberthal, Mike NYM 143 .260 488 127 31 3 14 38 68 0 1 53 69 .422 .315
Valentin, Jose NYM 128 .255 392 100 30 1 16 22 69 1 2 49 63 .459 .295
Thomas, Frank NYM 149 .217 351 76 11 0 30 64 70 0 0 58 69 .504 .338
Infante, Omar NYM 82 .229 275 63 16 2 11 19 50 1 4 37 38 .422 .280
Kennedy, Adam NYM 71 .291 196 57 8 2 6 16 30 11 1 29 19 .444 .347
Gomez, Alexis NYM 79 .306 111 34 10 2 0 17 28 1 1 17 10 .432 .414
Lowry, Noah NYM 32 .139 79 11 2 0 0 2 35 0 0 6 2 .165 .160
Martinez, Pedro NYM 32 .122 74 9 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 1 5 .122 .128
Soler, Alay NYM 31 .068 74 5 1 0 0 6 33 0 0 6 1 .081 .138
Harris, Willie NYM 24 .197 66 13 3 0 0 4 18 2 1 6 3 .242 .243
Tucker, Michael NYM 22 .222 63 14 5 0 1 6 15 0 0 9 4 .349 .290
Lidle, Cory NYM 30 .107 56 6 1 0 0 5 25 0 0 3 0 .125 .180
Chen, Bruce NYM 25 .021 47 1 0 0 0 3 14 0 0 1 0 .021 .080
Olivo, Miguel NYM 21 .316 38 12 2 0 6 3 11 0 0 9 16 .842 .400
Floyd, Cliff NYM 16 .111 27 3 0 0 1 3 6 1 0 6 1 .222 .200
Belliard, Ron NYM 15 .125 24 3 1 0 1 6 1 0 0 3 2 .292 .300
Harper, Brett NYM 10 .250 24 6 1 0 0 2 5 0 0 3 6 .292 .333
Ragsdale, Corey NYM 7 .250 20 5 2 0 0 2 5 0 0 4 3 .350 .304
Reed, Eric NYM 5 .286 7 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 .286 .375
Meche, Gil NYM 0 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Pelfrey, Mike NYM 2 .400 5 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 .400 .500
Heilman, Aaron NYM 0 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Trachsel, Steve NYM 0 .250 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .250 .250
Borkowski, Dave NYM 0 .250 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 .250 .400
Wagner, Billy NYM 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Sanchez, Duaner NYM 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Urdaneta, Lino NYM 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Garcia, Anderson NYM 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Durkin, Matt NYM 1 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


The Mets boasted the best pitching staff of the NL. With probably NL Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez, Alan Soler, and Noah Lowry as a 1-2-3 punch they are lights out. Fans have complained about their reliance on their 4th and 5th starters, Cory Lidle and Bruce Chen. Both have been overperforming which has probably why they had such a good record.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Martinez, Pedro NYM 226.2 2.10 33 33 20 5 0 301 66 8.14
Soler, Alay NYM 220.1 2.74 32 32 15 9 0 134 73 9.52
Lowry, Noah NYM 217.2 3.68 33 33 16 8 0 123 42 9.63
Lidle, Cory NYM 184.1 3.52 31 31 11 8 0 140 53 11.62
Chen, Bruce NYM 155.0 3.89 26 26 13 5 0 115 57 12.19
Sanchez, Duaner NYM 98.1 2.47 83 0 5 6 2 68 41 9.88
Bradford, Chad NYM 84.1 3.09 69 0 4 7 1 53 30 10.78
Heilman, Aaron NYM 83.0 2.28 66 0 3 5 1 80 31 10.95
Wagner, Billy NYM 70.2 3.95 76 0 7 5 31 76 38 12.61
Borkowski, Dave NYM 50.0 4.86 30 0 2 0 2 31 23 13.68
Meche, Gil NYM 20.2 4.79 14 0 2 0 1 13 21 13.94
Trachsel, Steve NYM 16.2 6.48 11 0 1 0 0 17 9 14.58
Pelfrey, Mike NYM 13.2 1.32 2 2 2 0 0 17 4 11.20
Schmoll, Steve NYM 6.1 7.11 5 0 0 0 0 7 3 22.74
Durkin, Matt NYM 5.0 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 9 5 18.00
Hernandez, Carlos NYM 5.0 7.20 1 1 1 0 0 4 2 16.20
Urdaneta, Lino NYM 3.0 3.00 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 12.00
Garcia, Anderson NYM 2.2 3.38 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 10.13
George, Chris NYM 1.1 0.00 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00

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Chicago Cubs

This team really was just a well rounded team. I'm not going into specifics like I did for other teams but this really was an unusual team. They had a rotation ERA above the league average and a bullpen one barely below the league average but somehow the RA was below the league average. While a very powerful offense powerhouse in the first few spots of the lineup it quickly depreciates into people with an OBA under .300


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Ramirez, Aramis CHC 162 .270 653 176 41 1 35 57 102 2 0 96 122 .496 .332
Pagan, Angel CHC 143 .301 614 185 44 7 13 53 106 28 15 100 61 .459 .360
Murton, Matt CHC 158 .266 610 162 28 1 22 48 100 12 6 94 79 .423 .321
Lee, Derrek CHC 147 .279 548 153 32 0 28 77 100 12 3 99 87 .491 .373
Barrett, Michael CHC 144 .275 531 146 31 1 22 51 71 0 1 72 77 .461 .338
Jones, Jacque CHC 152 .293 498 146 26 0 32 26 107 2 1 66 88 .538 .330
Castillo, Luis CHC 136 .265 452 120 19 0 4 26 31 11 4 47 41 .334 .306
Perez, Neifi CHC 113 .236 386 91 18 0 6 13 36 3 3 31 41 .329 .262
Restovich, Michael CHC 130 .249 289 72 18 2 9 32 81 3 1 41 37 .419 .329
Cedeno, Ronny CHC 75 .244 221 54 7 5 3 15 42 6 1 26 29 .362 .294
Soto, Geovany CHC 83 .331 121 40 9 2 3 11 28 0 0 18 19 .512 .386
Pierre, Juan CHC 75 .277 112 31 5 1 0 5 8 16 3 28 7 .339 .317
Sing, Brandon CHC 37 .247 77 19 6 0 0 6 20 0 0 2 2 .325 .301
Zambrano, Carlos CHC 32 .237 76 18 2 0 0 2 20 0 0 4 4 .263 .256
Marmol, Carlos CHC 25 .172 64 11 0 0 0 1 27 0 0 5 4 .172 .185
Walker, Todd CHC 26 .264 53 14 1 1 1 4 7 0 0 7 4 .377 .305
Prior, Mark CHC 29 .151 53 8 1 0 0 0 22 0 0 2 3 .170 .151
Ojeda, Augie CHC 28 .204 49 10 3 0 0 4 11 0 0 4 3 .265 .259
Wood, Kerry CHC 28 .064 47 3 1 0 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 .085 .064
Reyes, Jose CHC 14 .222 45 10 3 0 0 2 8 0 0 4 4 .289 .255
Mabry, John CHC 39 .190 42 8 3 0 2 2 11 0 0 3 11 .405 .227
Marshall, Sean CHC 19 .167 42 7 1 0 0 0 13 0 0 3 2 .190 .163
Fontenot, Mike CHC 11 .343 35 12 3 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 4 .429 .378
Lester, Jon CHC 10 .148 27 4 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 .148 .148
Theriot, Ryan CHC 9 .421 19 8 1 0 0 2 2 1 3 2 1 .474 .476
Colvin, Tyler CHC 4 .313 16 5 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 2 3 .438 .313
Guzman, Angel CHC 2 .000 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Hill, Rich CHC 0 .200 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .200 .200
Howry, Bobby CHC 0 .400 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400
Dempster, Ryan CHC 0 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Lewis, Richard CHC 2 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Eyre, Scott CHC 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Williams, Jerome CHC 1 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 .500 .500
Miller, Wade CHC 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Williamson, Scott CHC 0 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500
Seibel, Phil CHC 1 .000 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .667
Pignatiello, Carmen CHC 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000



2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Zambrano, Carlos CHC 232.2 2.67 34 34 16 7 0 251 70 8.74
Marmol, Carlos CHC 185.0 4.62 39 27 14 7 0 143 59 11.09
Prior, Mark CHC 171.2 4.56 30 30 5 8 0 196 72 11.74
Lester, Jon CHC 159.1 5.08 36 21 11 8 0 126 69 12.82
Wood, Kerry CHC 149.2 5.65 30 30 7 10 0 178 75 13.53
Marshall, Sean CHC 145.0 3.85 30 20 6 5 1 99 65 12.54
Howry, Bobby CHC 96.0 3.47 71 0 9 4 7 67 39 11.63
Dempster, Ryan CHC 88.0 3.78 81 0 5 7 29 77 55 14.11
Hill, Rich CHC 81.2 3.64 60 0 5 3 2 89 44 12.01
Eyre, Scott CHC 76.2 3.17 74 0 8 6 2 65 36 11.74
Ohman, Will CHC 69.1 2.86 78 0 8 5 1 65 46 11.68
Guzman, Angel CHC 23.0 6.26 9 2 0 1 1 26 8 17.61
Seibel, Phil CHC 17.1 2.60 8 1 0 1 1 16 8 8.83
Williams, Jerome CHC 6.1 4.26 2 1 0 0 0 4 3 12.79
Williamson, Scott CHC 5.1 16.88 6 0 0 1 1 5 4 30.38
Miller, Wade CHC 4.2 1.93 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 11.57
Pignatiello, Carmen CHC 3.1 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0.00

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona can attribute their power house hitting to their ability to look at the OBA. Sporting 2 .400+ OBA hitters they don't require the massive amount of HRs and extra base hits that teams such as the Oreos have to use.

Leading off the Eric Byrnes and his crafty .375 OBA. Speed isn't his forte but he still put up a solid 17 SBs. Byrnes also crafts the 2nd highest SLG on the team next to Chad Tracy.

Batting 2nd is their former best hitter, Shawn Green. Green also has a very nice OBA with .373 and still has a lil' pop in his bat with his .467 SLG.

The young Chad Tracy is the D-Backs best slugger with his .554 SLG. Tracy has managed the team leading .554 SLG and smashed 39 homers. Interestingly, Tracy has put together 666 ABs.

Conor Jackson never ceases to impress. He has a team leading .415 OBA and has looked amazing on the field at 1B. He can be seen as the OBA version of Byrnes as they both have the same OPS.

Despite his 25 homers Carlos Lee is the most underwhelming batter here. His .231 avg is nearly below the Mendoza line and his .291 OBA is simply horrible. His 25 homers is all he has going for him.

Jesus Cota has been their DH for 46 games this year and has impressed. His .402 OBA and .429 SLG have been great for this team.

Chris Snyder has been great powerwise at the plate putting together 14 homers in 325 ABs. Better than Carlos Lee who has 25 in 570. His OBA has been fairly poor but since it is better than Lee, we'll let it pass.

Orlando Hudson's offensive numbers continue to climb. All of his numbers are up from last year. He hit a career high 146 hits but played in 19 games less.

Shortstop Super Prospect Drew Stephen did his best to make an impression in his rookie season. He hit 12 HRs and picked up 50 walks in his time playing. While the most underwhelming batter on the team he has a very bright power hitting future. A huge commodity at SS.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Tracy, Chad ARI 162 .306 666 204 32 8 39 40 79 2 3 113 126 .554 .348
Lee, Carlos ARI 148 .232 570 132 20 0 25 47 61 16 1 70 89 .398 .291
Green, Shawn ARI 156 .292 542 158 42 4 15 60 95 5 4 94 84 .467 .373
Jackson, Conor ARI 155 .305 538 164 43 4 12 102 72 0 1 80 78 .467 .415
Hudson, Orlando ARI 139 .284 514 146 27 3 18 43 79 11 5 74 73 .453 .344
Byrnes, Eric ARI 118 .301 495 149 40 4 18 53 94 17 9 82 61 .507 .375
Drew, Stephen ARI 128 .227 453 103 25 3 12 50 99 2 1 62 53 .375 .310
Snyder, Chris ARI 109 .237 325 77 11 1 14 35 66 0 1 37 36 .406 .314
Estrada, Johnny ARI 88 .275 306 84 22 0 10 23 36 0 0 39 38 .444 .323
Dye, Jermaine ARI 131 .226 257 58 11 0 15 45 71 2 1 47 49 .444 .351
Young, Chris ARI 41 .236 174 41 15 0 4 20 50 11 1 34 17 .391 .313
Perez, Kenny ARI 64 .325 126 41 12 2 2 9 20 3 0 16 17 .500 .375
Cota, Jesus ARI 54 .314 70 22 2 0 2 11 14 1 1 10 13 .429 .402
Webb, Brandon ARI 30 .185 65 12 0 0 0 1 18 0 0 3 5 .185 .197
Bedard, Erik ARI 28 .138 65 9 1 0 0 2 27 0 0 5 1 .154 .164
Meyer, Drew ARI 24 .286 63 18 4 0 0 5 13 2 0 7 10 .349 .348
Contreras, Jose ARI 31 .111 63 7 0 0 0 1 28 0 0 2 2 .111 .125
Pettitte, Andy ARI 30 .111 63 7 1 0 0 0 17 0 0 3 1 .127 .111
Clark, Tony ARI 16 .222 45 10 3 1 1 3 13 0 0 4 6 .400 .271
Wright, Jamey ARI 19 .136 44 6 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 4 1 .159 .136
Wilson, Preston ARI 31 .231 39 9 1 0 2 4 15 0 0 4 9 .410 .302
Morban, Jose ARI 15 .371 35 13 0 0 0 3 6 2 1 3 1 .371 .436
Nippert, Dustin ARI 8 .000 19 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 .000 .000
Quentin, Carlos ARI 26 .444 18 8 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 4 3 .556 .545
Barden, Brian ARI 22 .077 13 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 .154 .133
Gonzalez, Enrique ARI 4 .200 10 2 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 .300 .200
Vizcaino, Luis ARI 1 .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 .000 .000
Nicolas, Cesar ARI 4 .333 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .333 .500
Green, Andy ARI 3 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Batista, Miguel ARI 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Owings, Micah ARI 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Pena, Tony ARI 1 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500
Gil, Jerry ARI 1 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Lyon, Brandon ARI 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Gonzalez, Edgar ARI 0 1.000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 1.000
Valverde, Jose ARI 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Santos, Victor ARI 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Bruney, Brian ARI 0 .000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.000



Last year's NL Cy Young, Brandon Webb, may not have put up a Cy Young season but it still was a great season. Webb has been a dominant force with only a 88 mph fastball.

Jose Contreras was the first in a line of signings to try and clinch back-to-back World Series wins. Contreras was very underwhelming for most of the season but turned it around later. His 9-14 record says it all though.

Erik Bedard was traded from Baltimore to Arizona which would later be part of their undoing. Bedard was undefeated in postseason play but his 4.18 ERA wasn't nearly as amazing. He should be in Arizona for a while.

Jamey Wright was traded for last year and came back for 21 starts midseason. Wright has shown improvement, putting up a 4.34 ERA, and a career best .232 BAA.

Andy Pettitte was seen as a risk from the start. He seemed to be losing his stuff and had lost quite a bit of movement on his curve. No one expected that Pettitte would have a season this good.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Contreras, Jose ARI 209.0 3.49 33 33 9 14 0 176 87 12.19
Webb, Brandon ARI 208.2 2.85 31 31 16 9 0 199 52 10.05
Pettitte, Andy ARI 203.1 3.94 32 32 15 11 0 174 64 12.17
Bedard, Erik ARI 189.1 4.18 30 30 14 6 0 155 48 10.93
Wright, Jamey ARI 149.1 4.34 21 21 7 6 0 77 53 11.27
Vizcaino, Luis ARI 98.2 4.74 74 1 6 2 3 72 36 12.50
Vargas, Claudio ARI 76.1 4.72 60 0 3 1 0 57 29 13.56
Gonzalez, Enrique ARI 68.1 5.80 31 4 3 3 3 52 34 14.49
Valverde, Jose ARI 66.1 3.39 63 0 5 3 37 56 25 9.36
Nippert, Dustin ARI 63.1 4.26 17 8 4 5 0 44 37 12.93
Flores, Randy ARI 58.2 2.91 60 0 6 2 2 47 23 10.74
Lyon, Brandon ARI 51.0 5.12 41 0 5 4 0 38 14 12.88
Batista, Miguel ARI 19.1 1.40 12 0 0 0 0 16 9 11.64
Bruney, Brian ARI 13.0 4.85 9 0 1 0 0 13 10 20.08
Santos, Victor ARI 8.1 2.16 7 0 1 0 1 7 2 9.72
Owings, Micah ARI 6.0 7.50 1 1 0 0 0 6 1 15.00
Pena, Tony ARI 6.0 1.50 1 1 1 0 0 3 2 10.50
Gonzalez, Edgar ARI 4.0 4.50 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 6.75
Slaten, Doug ARI 2.1 15.43 2 0 0 2 0 2 1 23.14

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Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have been a team dominating by pitching. With Derek Lowe having a high chance at the NL Cy Young and Mark "Lightning in a Bottle" Hendrickson putting up staff ace numbers. The way I see it is you have 2 aces, a 2nd/3rd starter (Chacon), and 2 4th/5th starters.

Rafael Furcal just barely made the 200 hit plateau this year and his offensive numbers have just been plain special. .300/.380/.405 with 45 SBs plus an amazing defensive shortstop. Prototypical leadoff hitter, much?

Justin Ruggiano hasn't been the best RF but he has room to improve. Ruggiano has been mostly a defensive RF but he may find his bat in the futuer.

Jayson Werth has been the power slinging LF. He boasts strong defensive stats to both corner outfields. Unfortunately, power and defense is as far as it goes.

Nomar Garciaparra has been stellar this year. Absolutely stellar. He picked up a batting title with his amazing contact, he's been a monster on base, he's been a power demon at the plate. A stellar overall player.

J.D. Drew's power numbers have taken a significant hit. This guy went from 30 HRs in 162 games to maybe 20. His OBA has suffered as well.

Joe Crede and Morgan Ensburg have shared playing time at 3B. Ensburg has felt shockwaves of a huge decline on walks, hits, and homers and Crede even moreso.

Jason Repko added 56 more hits and 30 more walks to his seasonal arsenal but has suffered powerwise. Repko's arm is simply amazing.

Last year's Rookie of the Year has taken a huge offensive hit. Martin has just been playing bad ball.

Etanislao Abreu isn't Bobby Abreu. He is the opposite eye-wise. Absolutely no eye but strong contact and speed.


2007 Batting Team G AVG AB H 2B 3B HR BB K SB CS R RBI SLG OBP
Furcal, Rafael LAD 162 .300 667 200 28 6 10 85 120 45 19 109 49 .405 .380
Repko, Jason LAD 159 .257 607 156 34 5 17 51 134 25 12 95 69 .414 .321
Werth, Jayson LAD 146 .224 566 127 31 4 20 59 157 15 7 87 77 .399 .312
Garciaparra, Nomar LAD 153 .336 563 189 44 2 20 71 37 9 1 86 116 .528 .412
Abreu, Etanislao LAD 153 .281 552 155 35 9 7 24 91 15 12 60 84 .415 .323
Martin, Russell LAD 152 .240 542 130 25 4 5 56 85 6 2 56 62 .328 .315
Ensberg, Morgan LAD 144 .226 504 114 22 1 16 93 138 1 3 64 62 .369 .348
Drew, J.D. LAD 138 .243 478 116 15 7 16 84 109 1 5 70 58 .404 .358
Ruggiano, Justin LAD 70 .257 167 43 12 0 3 18 54 7 2 22 26 .383 .328
Crede, Joe LAD 67 .235 153 36 6 0 6 7 20 0 0 16 22 .392 .269
Cruz, Jose LAD 44 .175 114 20 5 0 6 14 33 0 0 11 16 .377 .266
Kent, Jeff LAD 70 .118 93 11 2 0 0 10 24 0 0 5 5 .140 .219
Lowe, Derek LAD 32 .149 87 13 1 0 0 4 29 0 0 2 8 .161 .187
Hall, Toby LAD 24 .280 82 23 11 0 1 3 10 0 0 12 15 .451 .314
Hendrickson, Mark LAD 29 .069 72 5 0 0 0 2 29 0 0 2 1 .069 .095
Chacon, Shawn LAD 30 .159 63 10 1 0 0 1 26 0 1 2 4 .175 .172
Penny, Brad LAD 31 .115 61 7 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 5 3 .131 .115
Tomko, Brett LAD 21 .233 43 10 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 1 3 .233 .233
Billingsley, Chad LAD 14 .182 33 6 1 0 0 3 10 0 0 1 4 .212 .243
Loney, James LAD 9 .138 29 4 2 0 0 3 2 0 1 2 2 .207 .212
Ethier, Andre LAD 11 .241 29 7 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 4 .276 .241
Sele, Aaron LAD 12 .208 24 5 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 2 .208 .240
Mueller, Bill LAD 13 .348 23 8 0 1 2 1 4 0 0 4 5 .696 .375
Aybar, Willy LAD 10 .385 13 5 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 2 .462 .467
Martinez, Ramon LAD 10 .091 11 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .167
Greenberg, Adam LAD 9 .250 8 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 .500 .333
DuBose, Eric LAD 0 .167 6 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 .167 .286
Houlton, D.J. LAD 0 .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Kuo, Hong-Chih LAD 0 .250 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 .250 .250
Matos, Luis LAD 1 .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .000
Robles, Oscar LAD 2 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Gagne, Eric LAD 0 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Thompson, Derek LAD 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Osoria, Franquelis LAD 0 .500 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500 .500
Megrew, Mike LAD 1 .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Beimel, Joe LAD 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 .000 .000
Brazoban, Yhency LAD 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Baez, Danys LAD 0 .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000


Derek Lowe for Cy Young? 22-8 record, 2.22 ERA, 160 Ks.

Brad Penny didn't repeat his staff ace numbers though. Penny has still been a workhouse and has been going deep in games but he lacked his dominance over hitters.

Mark "Lightning in a Bottle" Hendrickson may be a big FA this year. Everyone liked his amazing 2006 season. He did it again in 2007. Can he do it once again in '08 with a new team?

Shawn Chacon was traded to the Dodgers who wanted someone to count on in the rotation. Even though their rotation improved Chacon's 3.30 ERA in LA wasn't shabby either.

Chad Billingsley has been more than effective 5th starter. He's been a poor reliever. His relief outings were horrible to watch.


2007 Pitching Team IP ERA G GS W L SV K BB R/9
Lowe, Derek LAD 247.1 2.22 34 34 22 8 0 160 66 9.57
Hendrickson, Mark LAD 214.2 2.81 30 30 11 12 0 130 75 10.19
Penny, Brad LAD 201.2 4.24 33 33 10 11 0 160 54 12.45
Chacon, Shawn LAD 198.0 3.55 32 31 14 9 0 103 62 10.27
Tomko, Brett LAD 152.1 4.37 34 23 9 8 1 99 53 11.46
Billingsley, Chad LAD 102.2 4.03 24 14 6 2 0 104 35 11.75
Sele, Aaron LAD 87.0 3.93 16 14 6 5 0 46 44 12.93
Gagne, Eric LAD 70.1 2.82 68 0 7 4 41 97 31 11.77
Beimel, Joe LAD 63.1 3.84 59 0 4 5 1 26 15 10.66
Kuo, Hong-Chih LAD 59.2 3.62 41 0 1 4 1 79 26 12.52
Houlton, D.J. LAD 47.2 1.89 30 0 5 0 0 32 14 9.63
DuBose, Eric LAD 41.0 3.29 19 0 3 0 0 24 21 11.20
Baez, Danys LAD 35.1 3.06 29 0 2 2 1 28 8 13.25
Osoria, Franquelis LAD 29.1 7.06 27 0 1 3 0 21 13 14.42
Brazoban, Yhency LAD 23.2 2.66 19 0 1 0 0 21 13 12.17
Megrew, Mike LAD 7.1 1.23 1 1 1 0 0 11 1 11.05
Thompson, Derek LAD 6.0 4.50 1 1 0 1 0 3 1 9.00

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Game 1 ALDS
Detroit Tigers (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)
Mike Maroth (19-6) @ Curt Schilling (22-4)

From the start this was all Oreos. Schilling cut'em down to 1 run in 8 innings while we took the lead early on an RBI single by Patterson. In the 3rd inning we strike again this time with an RBI single by Holliday and Tejada grounding out to score another run. Both teams would be scoreless until the 7th where Schilling gave up an RBI triple to Victor Diaz to make it 3-1 Oreos. Thankfully, Schilling got out of the inning and Chris Ray came in for the save to end the ballgame.

OREOS WIN: 3-1
WP: Curt Schilling
2B: Corey Patterson, Jay Gibbons

LP: Mike Maroth
2B: Carlos Guillen
3B: Victor Diaz

SV: Chris Ray

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 ALDS
Detroit Tigers (0-1) @ Baltimore Oreos (1-0)
Justin Verlander (12-13) @ Jamie Moyer (18-7)

Yesterday...
Athletics beat the Yankees 2-1
Oreos beat the Tigers 3-1
Mets beat the Dodgers 4-1
Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 6-3

Moyer gave this one a good effort giving up a single run to an RBI double by Victor Diaz in the 5th but Verlander and Jones shut us down. Victor Diaz might win a ALDS MVP. He had scored nearly all of the Tigers runs and currently has 4 doubles.

TIGERS WIN: 2-0
WP: Justin Verlander
2B: Victor Diaz 3

LP: Jamie Moyer
2B: Ramon Hernandez, Keith Reed

SV: Todd Jones

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 3 ALDS
Baltimore Oreos (1-1) @ Detroit Tigers (1-1)
Bronson Arroyo @ Chien-Ming Wang

Yesterday...
Athletics beat the Yankees 5-3
- They lead the series 2-0
Tigers Beat the Oreos 2-0
- The series is tied 1-1
Mets beat the Dodgers 6-1
- The Mets lead the series 2-0
Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 6-0
-The Cubs lead the D-Backs 2-0

Luckily for the Oreos Bronson Arroyo has been very inconsistant for the Tigers and continues his trend. He gave up a solo shot to Corey Patterson in the 1st then a homer to Gibbons and Hernandez in the 2nd then a RBI double in the 5th then a RBI double in the 6th. Chien didn't give up a run until the 8th and it was due to an error. Of course, Victor Diaz scored. Keith Foulke couldn't keep the Oreos down as Matt Holliday smashed a 2-run shot against him. Even though Julio gave up 2 runs in the 9th we won this game easily.

OREOS WIN: 7-3
WP: Chien-Ming Wang
2B: Brian Roberts, Miguel Tejada, Torii Hunter, Craig Counsell
HR: Ramon Hernandez, Matt Holliday, Corey Patterson, Jay Gibbons

LP: Bronson Arroyo
2B: Brandon Inge, Curtis Granderson

SV: Chris Ray

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 ALDS
Baltimore Oreos (2-1) @ Detroit Tigers (1-2)
Donald Veal (19-4) @ Jeremy Bonderman (16-8)

Yesterday...
The Athletics win the series with a 7-1 victory.
The Oreos beat the Tigers 7-3
The Mets win the series with a 3-1 victory.
The D-Backs beat the Mets 6-2

Donald Veal shows WHY he should win Rookie of the Year. He shuts them down for 7 innings and strikes them out 11 times. Patterson got an RBI single in the 1st. Hernandez with the RBI single in the 2nd. Gibbons scored in the 3rd. Reed had a 3-RBI homer in the 5th. Torii Hunter had a 2-RBI homer in the 8th. Game over.

OREOS WIN: 8-0
WP: Donald Veal
2B: Brian Roberts 2
HR: Keith Reed, Torii Hunter

LP: Jeremy Bonderman
3B: Placido Polanco

D-Back Catchup
The D-Backs won game 4 7-3 and game 5 2-1.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 1 ALCS
Oakland Athletics (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)
Dan Haren (17-10) @ Curt Schilling (22-4)

This game was quiet for 1 reason. No one scored till the 13th where Milton Bradley smashed a walkoff solo shot. Ouch.

ATHLETICS WIN: 1-0
WP: Brad Thompson
HR: Milton Bradley

LP: Sendy Rleal
SV: Huston Street

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 1 ALCS
Oakland Athletics (1-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-1)
Rich Harden (15-7) @ Jamie Moyer (18-6)

Yesterday...
Athletics beat Oreos 1-0
Mets beat D-Backs 8-1

Moyer shuts them down and out going a solid 8 inning of shutdown work. We scored our first runs in the 2nd where Holliday smashed a homer and Counsell put up an RBI single off of Harden. In the 5th Brian Roberts have a 2-RBI double and followed by an RBI single. In the 7th Patterson flaunts his power and gets a 2-run homer.

OREOS WIN: 7-0
WP: Jamie Moyer
2B: Brian Roberts, Torii Hunter, Craig Counsell
HR: Matt Holliday, Corey Patterson

LP: Rich Harden

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 ALCS
Oreos (1-1) @ Athletics (1-1)
Chien-Ming Wang (19-6) @ Barry Zito (12-6)

Chien gave it his all and had not given up a run until the 8th inning where a Bobba Crosby 3-run homer ended his night. Barry Zito pitched very well, better than Chien, going 7 innings and giving up only 2 runs.

ATHLETICS WIN: 3-2
WP: B. Thompson
HR: B. Crosby, N. Swisher

LP: C. Wang
3B: C. Patterson

SV: H. Street

Standings
Mets (2) vs. D-Backs (1)
Mets win: 8-1
Mets win: 8-1
D-Backs Win: 8-7 (11 innings)

Athletics (2) vs. Oreos (1)
Athletics win: 1-0 (11 innings)
Oreos win: 7-0
Athletics win: 3-2

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 ALCS
Oreos (1-2) @ Athletics (2-1)
Donald Veal (19-4) @ Esteban Loaiza (8-13)

We thought that with the Athletics brining in a fairly poor pitcher, Loaiza, that we could send this to a 2-2 matchup. Craig Wilson and Crosby changed that. Wilson smashed a 2-RBI single in the 4th and Crosby with an RBI single in the 5th. Loaiza held us to one run.

ATHLETICS WIN: 3-1
WP: E. Loaiza
2B: B. Crosby, M. Kotsay
LP: D. Veal
2B: C. Patterson, J. Gibbons
SV: H. Street

Standings
Mets (3) vs. D-Backs (1)
Mets win: 8-1
Mets win: 8-1
D-Backs Win: 8-7 (11 innings)
Mets win: 8-7

Athletics (3) vs. Oreos (1)
Athletics win: 1-0 (11 innings)
Oreos win: 7-0
Athletics win: 3-2
Athletics win: 3-1

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 5 ALCS
Oreos (1-3) @ Athletics (3-1)
Roger Clemens (10-0) @ Dan Meyer (1-2)

This was a do-or-die situation and I don't know if I was in my right head but I started Roger Clemens over Curt Schilling. Craig Wilson tried his best to stop the Oreos from taking this to game 6 with an RBI double but failed. In the 4th Matt Holliday and Miguel Tejada hit back-to-back homers. In a major 6th inning we scored 3 more runs. Even though Clemens wasn't the best pitcher the team rallied behind him.

OREOS WIN: 8-5
WP: R. Clemens
2B: R. Hernandez, B. Roberts, T. Hunter
HR: M. Holliday, M. Tejada, M. Mora
LP: D. Meyer
2B: N. Swisher, C. Wilson
3B: M. Ellis
HR: D. Johnson
SV: C. Ray

Standings
Mets (3) vs. D-Backs (1)
Mets win: 8-1
Mets win: 8-1
D-Backs Win: 8-7 (11 innings)
Mets win: 8-7
Mets win: 7-5 (11 innings)

Athletics (3) vs. Oreos (1)
Athletics win: 1-0 (11 innings)
Oreos win: 7-0
Athletics win: 3-2
Athletics win: 3-1
Oreos win: 8-5

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 6 ALCS
Oakland Athletics (3-2) @ Baltimore Oreos (2-3)
Dan Haren (22-4) @ Curt Schilling (22-4)

It may be another do-or-die situation but I have no one I want to start more than Curt Schilling. After the game my trust was probably misplaced. In the 2nd inning Craig Wilson broke the silence and smashed a 2-run homer over the left field fence. In the 3rd Bobby Crosby smashed a 2-RBI double. Thus, our offense began. Third inning, Patterson reaches 2nd on an error, a run scores. Fourth, Ramon Hernandez smashed a solo shot to the upper deck. 5th, Corey Patterson hits an RBI double. 6th, Jay Gibbons smashes a ball over the fense, barely fair. 7th, 2-RBI double by Hernandez, RBI single by Reed. 8th, Craig Wilson smashes a 3-RBI shot to tie the game at 7. Bottom of the 8th, Brian Roberts hits an RBI double, steals third, tags up and reaches home. Jay Gibbons smashes an RBI double. Score 10-7. Chris Ray. He walks Herrera. Dan Johnson hits a single, runners on the corners. Nick Swisher grounds out for the final out!

OREOS WIN: 10-7
WP: S. Rleal

2B: R. Hernandez, C. Patterson, M. Mora, J. Gibbons
HR: R. Hernandez, J. Gibbons

LP: B. Thompson
2B: D. Johnson
HR: C. Wilson 2

SV: C. Ray

Standings
Mets (0) vs. to be decided

Athletics (3) vs. Oreos (3)
Athletics win: 1-0 (11 innings)
Oreos win: 7-0
Athletics win: 3-2
Athletics win: 3-1
Oreos win: 8-5
Oreos win: 10-7

Bad News. Curt Schilling dislocated his collar bone and is out for a week. Roger Clemens, you've just been promoted from mopup to 4th starter.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 7 ALCS
Oakland Athletcs (3-3) @ Baltimore Oreos (3-3)
For the World Series Spot
Barry Zito (12-6) @ Jamie Moyer (18-6)

Barry Zito, undefeated in the post season thus far vs. Jamie Moyer, hasn't gone less than 8 innings in the postseason. The first runs were scored in the 2nd. He walked Tejada and Gibbons doubled to score the first run. Ramon Hernandez cleared the bases with a 2-RBI shot to the center field bleachers.

Moyer, now with a nice lead, could feel more comfortable on the mound. After the 3 run inning he struck out Craig Wilson (arguably the most dangerous hitter for the A's in the Postseason this year). Despite walking the next batter he sent them down without giving up a hit.

Zito, however, continued to struggle. In the 4th he gave up a leadoff homer to Gibbons. By the 5th the A's had seen enough and Zito came out for Casilla, who prompted gave up a single to Mora and a double to Roberts, scoring a run. Matt Holliday smashed out an RBI single followed by a Tejada double. Gibbons flied out but Holliday tagged up and reached home.

Come 6th inning Duchscherer came in for the A's. No help there as Reed hits a single and Mora smashes out a triple to score another run. Roberts comes to the plate and brings a double to the table, scoring Mora. Duchscherer regained his composure and struck out Patterson and Holliday. Despite Oakland's problems Moyer struck out the side.

In comes Adam Wainwright. Tejada hits a single off him the first pitch he saw but that was the only hit he gave up that inning. Moyer seemed to be tiring. He gave up a walk then he let the runners get to 2nd and 3rd. Broxton came in to pitch and struck out the batter to end the inning.

Wainwright stayed in. Not a bad move considering he was the only reliever we didn't destroy. It seemed like a good move too. He kept us scoreless. For us in the 9th it was Broxton out Ray in. Ray sends them down 1-2-3.

THE OREOS ARE AL CHAMPIONS!

OREOS WIN: 9-0
WP: J. Moyer
2B: B. Roberts 2, M. Tejada, J. Gibbons
3B: M. Mora
HR: R. Hernandez, J. Gibbons

LP: B. Zito
2B: J. Kendall, M. Ellis

Standings
Mets (0) vs. Oreos (0)

Athletics (3) vs. Oreos (3)
Athletics win: 1-0 (11 innings)
Oreos win: 7-0
Athletics win: 3-2
Athletics win: 3-1
Oreos win: 8-5
Oreos win: 10-7
Oreos win: 9-0
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Whew. We won the AL! And for your information I DIDN'T save+reload to win those last 4. I did do the last game in one-pitch mode so I could manage the bullpen use. Curt Schilling won the ALCS MVP. I guess it was for his 8 inning shutout. Moyer deserves it. He pitched 15.2 scoreless innings against Oakland.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -October 22, 2007



Baltimore Oreos Show Athletics What For
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The Oreos show the Athletics exactly why America is so obese with their 9-0 victory in Game 7 against Oakland. People have shown their support, not for the Athletics, but for the Oreos! In America, Oreos are more important than being in shape. To another year of winning, pitching, batting, and being obese! Hear, hear!
Houston, TX was found celebrating after the Evil Newspaper announced that Oreos > being Athletic.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -October 23, 2007



Oreos Launch New Food for World Series
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In a test launch for the World Series the Oreos are now going to be serving "Corey Patties". Each one has 49 different cheese, one for each home run. It also contains 49 different meats. Rumor has it that to fulfill the meat requirement they will be using ground hotdog instead of ground beef. When asked to comment Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki shouted, "Oh, come on! You talk about the Deep Fried Oreos and the Corey Patties but what about my birthday! October 22!"

[Sanji Watsuki]

Statistical Comparisons

BAL 1B Jay Gibbons (.269/.327/.472)
NYM 1B Carlos Delgado (.255/.358/.480)

Most definitely this round goes to the Mets. Delgado is a great offensive 1B, not that Gibbons isn't, it is just that Delgado is better.

BAL 2B Brian Roberts (.252/.330/.330)
NYM 2B Omar Infante (.229/.280/.422)

This seems like a push to me. Brian Roberts has a better OBA, is a better fielder, and is speedy on the baselines but Omar Infante has some pop in his swing.

BAL 3B Melvin Mora (.274/.332/.420)
NYM 3B David Wright (.274/.373/.525)

Mets. Moving on.

BAL SS Miguel Tejada (.281/.324/.474)
NYM SS Jose Reyes (.268/.332/.440)

Push. Tejada is better at defense but Reyes is faster.

BAL LF Matt Holliday (.352/.411/.691)
NYM LF Luis Gonzales (.239/.333/.398)

Matt Holliday all the way here. Holliday most likely'll win the AL MVP.

BAL CF Torii Hunter (.283/.361/.486)
NYM CF Carlos Beltran (.261/.382/.513)

Torii isn't bad, he just isn't Carlos Beltran.

BAL RF Keith Reed (.239/.330/.273)
NYM RF Xavier Nady (.245/.303/.460)

Mets because of Nady's power.

BAL DH Corey Patterson (.319/.357/.594)
NYM DH Frank Thomas (.217/.338/.504)

Patterson outdoes Thomas in all fields.


Lineup Score
Mets: 4
Oreos: 2

[Sanji Watsuki]

Bench

Primary IF
NYM IF Jose Valentin (.255/.295/.459)
BAL IF Craig Counsell (.238/.274/.327)

Push. Counsell schools Valentin in defense, Valentin schools Counsell offensively.

Primary OF
NYM OF Michael Tucker (.222/.290/.349)
BAL OF Dave Roberts (.239/.308/.342)

Baltimore all the way. Roberts is better than Tucker in practically every field.

Backup C
NYM C Miguel Olivo (.316/.400/.842)
BAL C Eli Whiteside (.250/.250/.313)

Edge Baltimore. Eli is a better defender and check out his playoff stat line (.429/.556/.571).

Rest of Bench
NYM LF Cliff Floyd
NYM 2B Ryan Belliard

BAL OF Luis Terrero
BAL IF Brandon Fahey

Edge Baltimore for the versitility


Bench Score
Mets: 0
Oreos: 3

[Sanji Watsuki]

Pitching

Oreos
Curt Schilling (92) [5]
Jamie Moyer (89)
Chien-Ming Wang (91/94)
Donald Veal (91/94)
Roger Clemens (84)

Chris Ray (93/97)
Sendy Rleal (86/90)
Jonathan Broxton (89/93)
Jorge Julio (86)
Brandon Medders (87/92)
Franklyn Gracesqui (85/92)

Mets
Pedro Martinez (91)
Alan Soler (88/89)
Noah Lawry (81/84)
Cory Lidle (76)
Bruce Chen (79)

Billy Wagner (91)
Duaner Sanchez (84)
Chad Brad Ford (79)
Aaron Heilman (85)
Gil Meche (75)
Steve Schmoll (85/93)


Pitching Score
Mets: 0
Oreos: 10
Push: 1

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 1 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (119-43) @ New York Mets (103-49)
Chien-Ming Wang (19-6) @ Alay Soler (16-8)

And the World Series began and it started with a bang. Brian Roberts doubled down the right, Patterson lined out but advanced the runner, Tejada hit an RBI single. Wang got into trouble early since an error got runners on the corners but he calmly struck out Delgado to finish the inning.

Wang gets into trouble again in the 2nd has he gives up an infield single to Reyes which scores Nady, who was walked. Still, Chien got out of the jam. Then it was all donuts until the 8th when Chien gave up a RBI double. Chien got out of the jam again but not without damage. In comes Billy Wagner, their closer and gets a 1-2-3 inning to end the game.

METS WIN: 2-1
WP: A. Soler
2B: C. Delgado

LP: C. Wang
2B: B. Roberts

SV: B. Wagner

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 2 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (119-43) @ New York Mets (103-49)
Donald Veal (19-4) @ Noah Lowry (16-8)

Time to settle the score. Lowry walked Roberts, gave up a single to Patterson, gave up an RBI single to Tejada, a 3-RBI homer to Holliday, but got his stuff together and got out of that jam. Veal strikes out 2 in the first inning.

Veal started off the 2nd shaky. He walked Wright, but Wright got caught stealing. Veal proceded to strikeout/fly out the batters.

And we strike again. Tejada with a 2-RBI homer sent Lowry out and Schmoll in who prompted struck out the side. By the 7th though Schmoll was feeling the burn and walked Roberts and Patterson then hit Tejada. Holliday grounded out but it scored a run. Keith Reed sent Schmoll packing with a 2 RBI triple. Gil Meche in. He gives up an RBI hit from Hernandez but gets the job done by getting Veal out.

Gil Meche walks both Roberts and Patterson who steal 2nd and 3rd. Tejada hits a 3-RBI homer, his 2nd homer of the day.

In the 8th inning Xavier Nady breaks Veal's no hitter. With Delgado who was walked and Nady on base Frank Thomas pinch hits for Meche. Veal gets him out.
Aaron Heilman comes in to pitch and gets a 1-2-3 inning. We send Franklyn Gracesqui in to pitch in this 13-0 game. He strikes out 2 and gets the 3rd to ground out. The Oreos have won game 2.

OREOS WIN: 13-0
WP: D. Veal
2B: J. Gibbons
3B: K. Reed
HR: M. Holliday, M. Tejada 2

LP: N. Lowry
No Extra Base Hits

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 3 World Series
New York Mets (104-59) @ Baltimore Oreos (119-43)
Cory Lidle (11-8) @ Roger Clemens (10-0)

Clemens comes in to pitch game 3 and I think he knows after seeing Veal's 1 hit 8 inning performance he needs to step it up. Clemens strikes out 2 in the first for a 1-2-3 inning.

Lidle came in and struck out Roberts quickly. He warned the rest of the lineup it seems Lidle has all of his pitches together as he crafts a 1-2-3 inning.

Clemens runs into trouble early as Wright doubles and Nady scores him with a single. He walks Gonzales and before we know it bases loaded. Clemens gets Reyes to fly out before more damage is done.

It was all donuts until the 5th. Lidle's control was fading and he walked 3 straight batters, the last with the bases loaded. Matt Holliday took advantage and hit a 2-RBI Single.

It was the 6th. Clemens has 125 pitches and runners on 1st and 2nd. I'd seen enough. Jonathan Broxton in. Reyes prompted hit an RBI single. Then he walked the bases loaded. Then he walked again. Then Frank Thomas grand slammed. His night was over. Nate Robertson in. He finished the inning quickly.

By the 7th inning Lidle's day was over and our chance of winning went down the drain. In the 8th we put Julio in who promptly shut them down. In the next inning Tejada got a single, Gibbons got a single, but Hernandez grounded into a DP.

Ray comes in for the 9th, even though we're losing by 4. He takes them down. And just like that the Mets win.

METS WIN: 7-3
WP: C. Lidle
2B: D. Wright
HR: F. Thomas

LP: J. Broxton
No Extra Base Hits

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 4 World Series
New York Mets (104-59) @ Baltimore Oreos (119-43)
Pedro Martinez (20-5) @ Curt Schilling (22-4)

Today is good old ace on ace action. The first guy on base was Gibbons in the 2nd with a walk. Reed smashed him home with a double off of old Pedro. It was all donuts for the longest time when Nady broke up the no-no in the 8th. By this time Pedro had gotten tired and walked 2 batters before Patterson drove Reed home. They send Duaner Sanchez to the table to end that inning and I sent in Ray. Ray walked a batter but sent them packing to tie the series 2-2.

OREOS WIN: 2-0
WP: C. Schilling
2B: K. Reed

LP: P. Martinez
SV: C. Ray

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 5 World Series
New York Mets (104-59) @ Baltimore Oreos (119-43)
Alan Soler (15-9) @ Jamie Moyer (18-7)

Moyer was in trouble early. He gave up a triple to Infante and walked Beltran but he got out of hot water by striking out Wright and getting Thomas to fly out but then it was all donuts till the 5th.

Alan Soler had been dominating till the 5th where he gave up a double to Reed and an RBI single to Hunter but he got out of trouble quickly as well with a double play but then the Mets did it to Moyer but Moyer gave up an extra double to give the Mets the lead of 2-1.

Just to be safe I took Moyer out in the 7th and put Julio in. Julio shut them down and I would bring Broxton for the 8th and Ray for the 9th.

In the 7th Mora managed a 2-RBI double to put us back in the lead. Broxton lost it, again. He gave up a 2-RBI homer. Brandon Medders came in to close out the 8th.

Now the game was a 4-3 game in the bottom of the 8th. We couldn't score, but they did. Chris Ray gave up 2-RBIs on a David Wright single. Billy Wagner shut us down and the Mets win again.

METS WIN: 6-3
WP: C. Bradford
2B: O. Infante, F. Thomas
3B: O. Infante
HR: C. Beltran

LP: J. Broxton
2B: K. Reed, M. Mora, J. Gibbons

SV: B. Wagner

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 6 World Series
New York Mets (104-59) @ Baltimore Oreos (119-43)
Chien-Ming Wang (19-6) @ Noah Lowry (16-8)

Chien-Ming Wang had been a solid pitcher all postseason and we hoped it would end here. He got into hot water early as Jose Reyes got to third and scored but it was meaningless as Matt Holliday hit a 2-RBI homer and we would keep the lead the rest of the game. Mora hit a solo shot in the 8th then a 3-RBI triple by Reed in the 9th. Game over.

OREOS WIN: 6-2
WP: C. Wang
3B: K. Reed
HR: M. Holliday, M. Mora

LP: N. Lowry
2B: J. Reyes, L. Gonzalez
HR: X. Nady

[Sanji Watsuki]

Game 7 World Series
Baltimore Oreos (119-43) @ New York Mets (103-49)
Donald Veal (19-4) @ Cory Lidle (11-8)

I place all of my hope, my dreams, and my team on the shoulder of Donald Veal. He was denied the chance to start game 7 last year. This year I won't make that mistake.

Our boys were pumped from inning one. Roberts hit a single, Patterson a single, Tejada hit a RBI single, Holliday was walked, Reed hit a 2-RBI single,

So were the Mets. In the second Gonzales hit a double the Liberthal hit an RBI single.

But so were our boys. Tejada walked then Holliday hit a 2-run homer. Followed by a Gibbons single and a Mora walk but neither would score.

So were the Mets. In the 4th Carlos Delgado hit a 2-RBI homer.

Not to be outdone, Gibbons hit a solo shot in the 5th. Reed doubled. Hernandez hit a 2-RBI homer. Gil Meche comes in. He strikes out Mora but walks Veal. Dave Roberts pinch runs for Veal. Meche hits Roberts. Roberts and Roberts (Heh...) steal 2nd and 3rd but Patterson flies out.

Medders comes in to pitch and gives up an inside the park homer to Reyes. That was the only hit he gave up.

In the next inning Tejada led off the inning with a double. Matt Holliday hits a second 2-run homer and the pitcher walked Gibbons. Meche starts pulling it together and strikes out Reed. Ramon Hernandez singles. Mora strikes out but Medders reaches 1st in his AB. Counsell pinch runs for him. Roberts strikes out.

Julio on the mound and he gets Wright to ground out. He follows up by striking out the next 2 batters. We are shutdown by Meche.

Broxton comes in. He struck out Gonzales but Liberthal hit a single. Frank Thomas pinch hits for the pitcher and grounds into a double play. We are shutdown by Heilman.

Sendy Rleal in. Despite him giving up a single to Infante we get out unscathed.

They leave Heilman in. He gives up a single to Tejada but gets the rest down.

Chris Ray comes in. 9th inning. Game 7 of the World Series. Carlos Delgado grounds to short. Nady strikes out. Luis Gonzales... STRIKES OUT!


The Baltimore Oreos are 2007 World Champs!

OREOS WIN: 10-4
WP: J. Julio
2B: K. Reed, M. Tejada 2
HR: R. Hernandez, M. Holliday 2, J. Gibbons

LP: C. Lidle
2B: D. Wright, L. Gonzalez
HR: C. Delgado, J. Reyes

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Congrats!! you did the impossible get the o's to the ws and win

[Sanji Watsuki]

Congrats!! you did the impossible get the o's to the ws and win

Haha. It was mostly a short term strategy. I've done my preparing to ease the pain when Clemens, Moyer, Schilling, and Wakefield suddenly retire due to age or something. If a player is practically 40 you can get them for almost free from other teams. That is how I got Clemens, Schilling, and Thomas.

[Red Sox Fan 734]

Sanji I am starting a dynasty and i cannot think of a newspaper name what namr should i use???(i am using the nationals for the dynasty)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Sanji I am starting a dynasty and i cannot think of a newspaper name what namr should i use???(i am using the nationals for the dynasty)


The National Newspaper
Making Idiots Look Smart Across the Globe

[Sanji Watsuki]

Free Agents

SS Carlos Guillen 7.6mil through 4 years
- Well rounded hitter, good fielder.

3B Edwin Encarnacion 7.6mil through 2 years
- Solid 3B with upside. Destroys lefties

LF Adam Dunm 7.9 mil through 4 years
- No contact, all eye and power. Think Frank Thomas, except younger.

3B Mike Lowell 6.0 mil through 3 years
- An old contact hitter with a good glove

SS Juan Uribe 5.1mil through 4 years
- Expensive SS with a bit of pop. Can't get on base for life.

SS Neifi Perez 3.7mil through 2 years
- Uribe without the power.

SS David Eckstein 3.7mil through 2 years
- Great contact swing with a decent eye

C Michael Barrett 5.2mil through 4 years
- Well rounded catcher with a decent bat. Will hit 20 homers with a .330 OBA clip.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Pitching FAs
This market was so low I almost puked.

Dave Bush 5.7mil through 2 years
- Young, but had a single good year.

Roger Clemens 3.6mil through 2 years
- Old, but still can produce good numbers.

Trevor Hoffman 5.1mil through 2 years
- Old, but still can be a closer

Mike Myers 2.0mil through 2 years
- Old, and more than just a left specialist.

Javier Vazquez 5.2mil through 2 years
- Youngish and will provide some stability

Mike Mussina 3.7mil through 2 years
- Old, but still decent.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Moves Made for the SJS (San Jose Serpents/Tampa Bay D-Rays)

Signed... Roger Clemens, Trevor Hoffman, Mike Myers, David Eckstein, Adam Dunn.

Adam Dunn converted to 1B.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Oreo Resignings

Chris Ray signed a 7 year extension at 5.45mil.
Jorge Julio signed a 3 year extension at 3.7mil.
Dean Vandulen signed a 7 year extension at 2.2mil.
Craig Counsell signed a 2 year extension at 2.6mil.


Trades
NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Diamondbacks receive Curt Schilling (SP) and Craig Counsell (SS)
Oreos receive Carlo Garcia (CF) and Tomomasa Saito (RF)
Diamondbacks receive $4

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Rockies receive Jorge Julio (RP)
Oreos receive Byung-Hyun Kim (RP)
Rockies receive $3

Byung-Hyun Kim was converted back into a closer at his old skill level.
Byung-Hyun Kim signed 5 year extension at 4.15mil.

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Rangers receive Cliff Mowat (SP), Steve Weldon (RP) and Theo Cronin (RP)
Nationals receive Brant Goodell (SP)
Rangers receive $5
Rangers receive Gary Riddlebarger (RP)

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Yankees receive Jose Ascanio (RP) and Ryan Drese (SP)
Nationals receive Carl Pavano (SP) and Andy Pratt (RP)
Yankees receive $2

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Yankees receive Hee Seop Choi (1B) and Brandon Fahey (2B)
Oreos receive Ron Villone (RP) and Efrain Samanipa (RP)
Oreos receive $1

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Royals receive Brian Bannister (SP) and Dennis Davis (SP)
Oreos receive Carlos Silva (SP)

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Nationals receive Jay Gibbons (1B), Eddy Rodriguez (RP) and Sendy Rleal (SP)
Oreos receive Nick Johnson (1B)
Oreos receive $2

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Padres receive Torii Hunter (CF)
Oreos receive Kyle Blanks (1B), Andrew Sizer (RP) and Emiliano Fruto (RP)
Padres receive $2

[Sanji Watsuki]

End of Year Awards

AL Cy Young
Curt Schilling (22-4, 2.89 ERA, 225Ks)

AL MVP
Matt Holliday (.352/.411/.691)

AL RotY
Donald Veal (19-4, 3.44 ERA, 264Ks [led the AL in Ks])

NL Cy Young
Pedro Martinez (20-5, 2.10 ERA, 301Ks)

NL MVP
Albert Pujols (.319/.507/.710)

NL RotY
Etanislao Abreu (.281/.323/.415)

AL Gold Gloves
Roy Halladay (P)
Victor Martinez (C)
Dan Johnson (1B)
Mark Ellis (2B)
Andy Marte (3B)
Carlos Guillen (SS)
Shannon Stewart (LF)
Mike Cameron (CF)
Franklin Gutierrez (RF)

NL Gold Gloves
Dontrelle Willis (P)
Patrick Arlis (C)
Todd Helton (1B)
Dan Uggla (2B)
Freddy Sanchez (3B)
Ben Zorbrist (SS)
Carlos Lee (LF)
Willy Tavarez (CF)
Dan Ortmeier (RF)

[Sanji Watsuki]

Notable Retirements

Rondell White, LF
Vinny Castilla, 3B
Steve Finley, CF
Matt Lawton, RF
Eric Junge, RP
Barry Bonds, LF [HOF]
Craig Biggio, 2B
Jeff Bagwell, 1B
Jeremy Burnitz, RF
Al Reyes, RP
Tim Glavine, SP [HOF]

[Sanji Watsuki]

Could it be? More Trades!

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Mets receive Andy Green (2B)
Diamondbacks receive Luis Gonzalez (LF)

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Nationals receive Jose Castillo (2B)
Pirates receive Tyrell Godwin (LF) and Cristian Guzman (SS)
Nationals receive $2

JANUARY 8, 2008
White Sox receive Jose Morban (SS)
Diamondbacks receive Randy Johnson (SP)
Diamondbacks receive $2

JANUARY 8, 2008
Yankees receive Ryan Breakspear (SP) and George Cloke (RP)
Tigers receive LaTroy Hawkins (RP)
Yankees receive $3



All Signings
Without SJS signings

Washington signs Ivan Rodriguez at 4mil for 2 years.
Houston signs Edwin Encarnacion at 7.5mil for 2 years.
SPD signs Mike Lowell (5.8mil 3 years)
NYM signs Michael Barrett (5.1mil 4 years)
NYM signs Dave Bush (5.9mil 2 years)
NYM signs Javier Vazquez (5.2mil 3 years)
KCR signs Juan Uribe (5.1mil 4 years)
KCR signs Juan Castro (1.65mil 2 years)
KCR signs Geoff Jenkins (4.1mil 3 years)
KCR signs Edgardo Alfonso (1.85mil 2 years)
SFG signs Jeff Kent (850k 2 years)
BOS signs Khalil Greene (3.6mil 3 years)
BOS signs Kazuo Matsui (2.5mil 2 years)
MIL signs Corey Koskie (2.25mil 1 year)
CIN signs Marcus Thames (2.25mil 2 years)
MIL signs Luis Terrero (3.45mil 2 years)
CIN signs Dave Roberts (2.2mil 1 year)

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -Nov 10, 2007



Torii Hunter Leaves Baltimore

Torii Hunter had been a contributor in bringing the Oreos to a World Series win and is being traded to the Padres. In exchange the Oreos have gotten power hitting 1B Kyle Blanks, and RPs Andrew Sizer and Emiliano Fruto. "With Veal I didn't need any hunters," says Oreos GM Sanji Watsuki. "I just needed me some good fruit. Now I have Veal and Fruit. Too bad I gave soup away."

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -Nov 10, 2007



Oreos GM Mistakenly Reveals He Traded 39 HR Hitting Soup
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In a recent interview Sanji Watsuki, Oreos GM, was revealed saying he gave away Hee Seop Choi, their power hitting 1B. This breaks his food harmonic and it is uncertain if the team will return to its former brilliance. "I'm sorry I had to trade soup," says Oreos GM. "I just happened to get something better! LOL."


Oreos GM Strikes Silver
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Oreos GM recently traded away Brian Bannister and Dennis Davis for SP Carlos Silva. Silva is a control freak (literally, 100+ control) with a little bit of movement. "I knew I had struck it rich," says Oreos GM. "I can finally retire now that I've struck silver." Unfortunately, Silva's value has dropped considerably since recently Dave Gold has been found in this year's draft.


Byung-Hyun Kim Moves to Baltimore, Chien-Ming Wang Complains about Name
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Kim, a starter as recently as 2007, was traded to the Oreos to be their setup man. Kim has had setup and closer stints in the past. He is known for a high amount of strikeouts and has good movement on his pitches but lacks command. When asked to comment on the trade Sanji Watsuki said, "Chien-Ming Wang has always complained about being the only guy with a dash in his name. Now he can't complain anymore. Whiny [explicit]."

[Sanji Watsuki]

Sidenote: I gave Washington some human player help. They could be the fastest a team has rebuilt to possible playoff potencial (sub 1-season).

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Desert Newspaper -Jan 7, 2008



Arizona D-Backs '08, a mix of 2 Champions

In a few shocking moves the D-backs return 4 players from their '01 WS Champ team. Luis Gonzales, Curt Schilling, Randy Johnson, and Craig Counsell all found their way back to Arizona. Their new slogan is, "A Fusion of Champions." When asked to comment the Diamondbacks GM said, "The last time I heard a deal that dumb George Bush owned a baseball team." When he was asked to comment about how this could affect the team he said, "Did you forget your brain at home today? The board will be impressed with this deal."

[Sanji Watsuki]

Amateur Draft
Top 5 Picks

KCR: Chris Beebe (RP)
- Has a funny name, ready to be placed in majors

SFG: Aaron Zehtser (SP)
- Also big league ready, could become a superstar

BOS: Jamie Kuykendall (SP)
- Big league ready, lacks movement, knuckleballer

CWS: Jorge Condarco (RP)
- Possibly closer/setup man in the future

COL: Joe Baguskas (RP)
- Possible closer

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Baltimore Picks

1st: Carlos Herrera (RF)
- Well rounded hitter and fielder.

2nd: Ken Tokuda (SP)
- Could turn into a staff ace

3rd: Steve Carroyo (RP)
- I'm thinking groundball pitcher

4th: Preston Navin (C)
- Mauer without an eye or any power whatsoever.

5th: Ian Moore (SP)
- Trade bait

6th: Larry Pumphrey (2B)
- Could swing for contact. Robinson Cano with a slightly better eye.

I put the wrong team's picks. Believe me, my picks from the draft sucked more than this XD, not even worth mentioning.

[Sanji Watsuki]

Spring Training (For Hitler and Germany)

Donald Veal has learned the Hard Slider from Chris Ray.
Aaron Ward has learned the Curve from Emiliano Fruto.

[Sanji Watsuki]

APRIL 1, 2008
Cubs receive Aaron Weathers (RP), Carlos Silva (SP), Kyle Faircloth (SP) and Keith Plunket (C)
Oreos receive Mark Prior (SP)
Cubs receive $7

APRIL 1, 2008
Athletics receive Jose Bautista (CF)
Pirates receive Joe Kennedy (SP)

APRIL 1, 2008
Serpents receive Tyler Johnson (RP)
Cardinals receive Jaret Wright (SP)

APRIL 1, 2008
Braves receive Travis Hughes (RP)
Nationals receive Dave Witten (RP)

APRIL 1, 2008
Rockies receive Corey Patterson (CF), Brian Lexner (2B) and Chuck Beecroft (RF)
Oreos receive Troy Tulowitzki (SS) and Adam Fautz (SP)
Oreos receive $1

APRIL 1, 2008
Angels receive Hideharu Tsuji (3B), Ramon Hernandez (C), and Colten Williems (SP)
Oreos receive Mike Napoli (C)
Angels receive $5

LF Melky Cabrera (Rookie)
- Very good fielder, can play any OF, decent speed on the baselines, great contact swing, good eye.

CF Andrew McClutchen (Rookie)
- Melky Cabrera with less contact and more speed. Speediest guy I know.

1B Nick Johnson (.278/.443/.447)
- Albert Pujols minus. All around hitter that can occasionally hit .300 avg and flirt with 30 homers a year.

DH Matt Holliday (.352/.411/.691)
- Holliday swings for contact and power. Last year's MVP. Bad eye but still picks up an unusually high amount of walks for him (51 with a 68 eye).

RF Keith Reed (Not Enough Data)
- Nick Johnson with less eye and more speed and contact.

C Mike Napoli (.242/.358/.393)
- Power hitting catcher with good eye.

SS Miguel Tejada (.281/.324/.472)
- Another power threat in the lineup. A very well rounded hitter.

3B Andy LaRoche (Rookie)
- Good fielder, has learned to play SS, swings for power.

2B Brian Roberts (.252/.330/.330)
- Solid leadoff hitter with good contact, speed, and a good eye. Slumped last year.

CF Corey Patterson (.318/.357/.594)
- He is a speed threat (72 stolen bases) and a power threat (49 HRs). How he does it with only 78 power is beyond me, however I doubt he'll hit 40+ homers again in his career. Traded.

Bench

C Dean Vanduzen (Rookie)
- Good eye, defensive catcher

C Eli Whiteside (.250/.250/.313)
- He is a good defensive catcher that'll probably never make it past the bench.

OF/IF Tomomasa Saito (Rookie)
- Amazing defensive SS converted to play all positions.

OF/IF Carlo Garcia (Rookie)
- Another good SS converted to play all positions. Solid eye.

OF/IF Melvin Mora (.277/.322/.430)
- Mora is a great utility guy, not Chone Figgins good, but still good.

Rotation

Mark Prior (5-8, 4.56 ERA, 171.2 IP)
- Great pitcher that had a bad year. Signed a 4 year extension at 5mil

Chien-Ming Wang (19-6, 2.85 ERA, 196.0 IP)
- Chien can eat up innings and get through games on low pitch counts. This groundball pitcher is rarely gets any strikeouts whatsoever.

Donald Veal (19-4, 3.44 ERA, 156.0 IP)
- Lead AL strikeouts with only 27 games. Throws fireballs down the plate. All he used was a change and a fastball during these years and finally learned a slider in spring training. After his conditioning this year he can reach a total of 99 mph on his 4-seamer.

Tim Lincecum (Rookie)
- Former amazing prospect. Amazing health and endurance. Put up a 2.89 ERA in Spring Training.

Jamie Moyer (18-7, 3.06 ERA, 235.0 IP)
- Moyer also remains a star at 45. This seasoned veteran knows how to go slow, slower, even slower, and ridiculously slow. He racked up the innings last year but the years are taking their toll.




Bullpen

Closer, Chris Ray (43 SV, 2.53 ERA, 57 IP)
- Solid closer all year. Great fastball, splitter, and hard slider.

Setup, Byung-Hyun Kim (16 SV, 3.18 ERA, 79.1 IP in last relief year)
- I altered him back to his closer form when he was with Colorado because they put him in AAA. I spent my former setup man and some cash to get this guy here. Great fastball, sinker, and slider but lacks control.

Jonathan Broxton, (No full season)
- If Donald Veal was a relief pitcher then this is what he would be.

Brandon Medders, (1 SV, 3.58 ERA, 70.1 IP)
- He was former inconsistant but now is a solid piece of bullpen. Great cutter.

Ron Villone, (1-1, 5.60 ERA, 62.2 IP)
- IRL this guy is effective and overused. Mogul-y he is fairly underused.

Nate Robertson (13-7, 3.75 ERA, 158.1 IP)
- Robertson had a flipping ridiculous season when he first joined us. No one expected he'd put out the numbers he did. Now he is a long relief.

[Sanji Watsuki]

I traded for an SS, Troy Tulowitzki. I swear, this guy looks like a young Derek Jeter >_>;;

[Sanji Watsuki]

Sanji's Preseason Predictions

AL East: Baltimore
Baltimore has improved their lineup a good bit and depending on Lincecum's performance their rotation too.

AL Central: Detroit/Minnesota
This is a real close match. Detroit'll score more runs, Minnesota'll prevent more runs, Detroit has a better bullpen, Minnesota has a better rotation.

AL West: Oakland
Oakland wins hands down. Best bullpen? Check. Best rotation in the West? Check. Best lineup? Check.

AL Wild Card: Yankees
No contest. The Yankees have switched their main focus into their pitching and have a staff that is arguably better than Oakland's or Baltimore's. They have one of the top 3 bullpens and a very powerful lineup of aging superstars.

NL East: Atlanta
They have a ridiculously powerful lineup with their addition of Manny Ramirez. Smoltz is now their closer again and they have improved their rotation and bullpen.

NL Central: St. Louis
St. Louis has the best 1-2-3 pitching combo (Mulder, Carpenter, Blanton) in the National League, arguably. Their lineup is unbalanced and they have a poor bullpen but it should take them to the playoffs.

NL West: Arizona
Hands down Arizona. I've given them a combination of their 2 championship teams which fills a few gaps in their team. They were in dire need of a SS and Craig Counsell fills the spot. They needed consistant pitching. Webb, Schilling, Johnson fills that niche. Brian Bruney has found his command and is their closer with Armando Benitez as his setup man.

NL Wild Card: Washington/New York
Washington has the pitching advantage, New York the batting advantage.

[Sanji Watsuki]

San Jose Serpents sign Daisuke Matsuzaka and pay a monster signing bonus.

Matsuzaka (96/96) is a strikeout pitcher with a good amount of endurance. He has a wide variety of pitches, most interestingly a Gyroball. Matsuzaka is a staff ace on any team but people have only one thing to fear, his health. Matsuzaka has been overworked in the past and it is uncertain if he will be able to pitch too long without his arm giving out on him.

[Sanji Watsuki]

That Evil Newspaper -APR 1, 2008



Corey Patties Destined to Fail

Corey Patterson's locker was empty on opening day. This 49-HR hitter was nowhere in sight. Except in Colorado where they welcomed the home run hitter. After 100million dollars were spent on the Corey Patties secret recipe Patterson left the team. The Oreos GM was asked to comment. "The Corey Patties may have failed," said Sanji Watsuki. "But the LaRoach (LaRoche) Tequilas will succeed!"

[Sanji Watsuki]

The Weather is Fine up Here, How is it Down There?

Minor League Scouting (Positional Players)

AAA

Nick Markakis (LF)
- Well rounded player. Could peak at well rounded fielder, .280 hitter, 20 HRs/year.

Nolan Reimold (RF)
- Matt Holliday minus. I'm guessing he'll have less contact than Holliday but a better glove.

Mark Fleitsher (1B)
- He'll be a big league 1B, just not with our team.

Troy Tulowitzki (SS)
- Great glove, good eye. Could peak at Nomar Garciaparra +, great contact and eye, except more power than Nomar


AA

Chris Snyder (C)
- Great defense and a part of our future. My guess is he'll hit like Miguel Tejada when he peaks.

Drew Stubbs (CF)
- Good speed, great power, good glove. I'm still leaning toward McCutchen on our future but he could make an impact.

Kyle Blanks (1B)
- 91 power at age 21. This guy could become a HUGE home run hitter. Nick Johnson better look out, Blanks could be coming to town sooner than he expects.


A

Jose Tabata (RF)
- This could could become something really special. His contact won't be the greatest but it'll get the job done. His power could be the bigger than all of the biggest homerun hitters of '08.

Neil Kudlick (SS)
- Solid glove, great speed, decent eye. A high .300 OBA power hitter with speed is my guess.


R

Billy Rowell (3B)
- Arguably the biggest power potencial I've ever seen. This guy might come in when LaRoche begins to waver.

Chris Marrero (2B)
- Luckily we converted this guy early in his career. Great power potencial, but not to the level of Tabata or Rowell.

Doug Haynes (1B)
- He should develop good power but with Blanks I doubt he'll make it to the big leagues with Baltimore.

Mark Williamson (SS)
- Formerly to become our leftie specialist. No, not a LOOGY or one out specialist, but leftie specialist. Since I loaded him up in 9.44 he lost his amazing destruction to lefties. Trait bait in future.

[Sanji Watsuki]

The Weather is Fine up Here, How is it Down There?

Minor League Scouting (Pitchers)

AAA

Hayden Penn (SP)
- He doesn't have the endurance we want but his little stints in the majors have been successful.

Franklyn Gracesqui (RP)
- While a good RP prospect he won't be pitching for the Oreos.

Chris Britton (RP)
- Unlike Franklyn I like this guy. He may make the team yet.

Ryan Keefer (RP)
- Rated 73 but is 26 years old. Most likely will be traded.

J.J. Johnson (SP)
- Great starter that could make it in the majors right now. 1 more year Johnson, then you'll pitch with the Big Boys.

Aaron Ward (SP)
- Amazing endurance (94), in great health, amazing command. His spring training stint says he isn't ready yet but he'll be something to watch.

Mark Embry (RP)
- He peaked and it isn't high enough to warrant keeping him. Trade bait.


AA

Emiliano Fruto (RP)
- Possibly closer.

Philip Hughes (SP)
- High ceiling, low head. He can touch the ceiling if he continues developing.

Garrett Olson (SP)
- Considering how the Oreos are going this amazing pitcher is trade bait.

Todd Vaden (SP)
- Our first round pick is one of our untouchable prospects. He'll be a pitcher to watch along Ward.


A

Adam Fautz (SP)
- Another blue chip prospect. Higher ceiling than Vaden or Ward but isn't in the greatest health. He should find a spot as a staff ace on ANY team (Except maybe to the 99 rated Carlos Zambrano).


R

Brandon Erbe (SP)
- High endurance, good health, lots of strikeouts. Possibly Donald Veal 2.0

Luis Doniaz (RP)
- In our bullpen? HAH! He'll be good, but trade bait.

Dave Haehnel (RP)
- His chance of making our bullpen? 2%. His chance of making someone else's? 90%.

Mark Fincher (RP)
- His chance of making our bullpen? 2%. His chance of making someone else's? 90%.

Efrain Samanipa (RP)
- His chance of making our bullpen? 2%. His chance of making someone else's? 90%.

Andrew Sizer (RP)
- His chance of making our bullpen? 2%. His chance of making someone else's? 90%.

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 4-7, 2008

Los Angeles Angels (0-0) @ Baltimore Oreos (0-0)


Game 1
Bartolo Colon (0-0) @ Mark Prior (0-0)

In the first game of the year we go into extra innings but we won thanks to a Keith Reed single. Prior looked pretty good today but he made a few mistakes to Kotchman, McPherson, and Morales but overall he looked solid. Byung-Hyun Kim almost lost the game for us as he gave up 2 runs but Medders solid pitching kept us in it. Melky Cabrera looked awesome out there as he hit 3 doubles going 4-5. Miguel Tejada hit our only homer of the game.

OREOS WIN: 6-5
WP: B. Medders (1-0)
LP: S. Shields (0-1)


Game 2
Jered Weaver (0-0) @ Chien-Ming Wang (0-0)

Jered Weaver simply had all of his pitches in order, Chien did not. Chien put up a solid effort but the performance of the younger Weaver out did him. A pinch hit single by Shea Hillenbrand put them over the mark.

ANGELS WIN: 3-2
WP: J. Weaver (1-0)
LP: C. Wang (0-1)
SV: F. Rodriguez (1)


Game 3
John Lackey (0-0) @ Donald Veal (0-0)

Revenge, much? Veal pitched excellently with 13Ks in 6innings. Check out all the doubles.

2B: M. Holliday (1), M. Napoli (1), M. Tejada (1), M. Cabrera 2 (5), N. Johnson (2)

That being said it was a slaughter.

OREOS WIN: 12-2
WP: D. Veal (1-0)
LP: J. Lackey (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox sprained his ankle and is out for 2 weeks.
Garrett Atkins of the Colorado Rockies tweaked his groin and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Boston has a 2-1 record with 16 runs allowed and 5 runs scored. XD


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 8-10, 2008

Baltimore Oreos (2-1) @ New York Yankees (2-1)


Game 1
Tim Lincecum (0-0) @ Kris Benson (0-0)

Lincecum does great in his debut. He throws 6.1 shutout innings and Ks 7. Kim and Ray finish out the game. McClutchen hits a double and Johnson gets an SB. Game over, Evil Empire.

OREOS WIN: 3-0
WP: T. Lincecum (1-0)
LP: K. Benson (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (1)


Game 2
Jamie Moyer (0-0) @ Matt DeSalvo (0-0)

Moyer does well going 7IP and giving up only 2 runs. Nick Johnson hits his 1st homer of the year. Ray gets save #2.

OREOS WIN: 5-2
WP: J. Moyer (1-0)
LP: M. DeSalvo (0-1)
SV: C. Ray (2)


Game 3
Mark Prior (0-0) @ Aaron Harang (0-1)

Prior deserved this win. 8IP 1 ER 11Ks. Chris Ray, the closer, blows it by giving up a 3-run homer. In the 12 inning Villone gave up the winning run. Johnson hit his 2nd homer this year.

YANKEES WIN: 5-4
WP: S. Ponson (1-0)
LP: R. Villone (0-1)


Notable Injured People

Corey Hart of the Milwalkee Brewers has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 25 days.
Jamie Shields of the San Jose Serpents has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 5 weeks.
Carlos Guillen of the Washington Nationals broke his finger and is out for 5 weeks.
Jason Schmidt of the New York Yankees sprained his ankle and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

... Boston is only getting this far due to dumb luck. 5-1 record and they statistically are doing the worst in the division.


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 12-14, 2008

Baltimore Oreos (4-2) @ Boston Red Sox (5-1)


Game 1
Chien-Ming Wang (0-1) @ Matt Clement (0-1)

We utterly destroy the rebuilding Sox. Holliday, LaRoche, and Johnson hit doubles and Tejada with a triple. Tejada seems to have regained his old form. Good to see.

OREOS WIN: 10-2
WP: C. Wang (1-1)
LP: M. Clement (0-2)


Game 2
Donald Veal (1-0) @ Daniel Cabrera (1-0)

Both starters were sent out early in this high scoring match. M. Holliday (1), M. Napoli (1), M. Tejada (2) all hit homers. Roberts (2), K. Reed (2), N. Johnson (4), A. McCutchen (2) all hit doubles. In Veal's stead Robertson put together 6.2 innings and gave up 2 runs. I may be fielding the best Oreo team yet.

OREOS WIN: 13-4
WP: N. Robertson (1-0)
LP: D. Cabrera (1-1)


Game 3
Tim Lincecum (1-0) @ Nick Neugebauer (1-0)

Lincecum could make a good shot at Rookie of the Year. He went 6 inning with only 1 run given up. M. Napoli 2 (3), A. LaRoche (1) all homered. Tejada got a 2nd triple. Reed got 2 more doubles. W00t.

OREOS WIN: 12-4
WP: T. Lincecum (2-0)
LP: N. Neugebauer (1-1)


Notable Injured People

Dave Williams of the Florida Marlins has a finger stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Ray Olmedo of the Cincinatti Reds sprained his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Kameron Loe of the Seattle Mariners broke his collar bone and is out for 4 weeks.


Updates

Right now we're in 1st place and on fire. We have 6 people with an OBA over .400.


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 15-17, 2008

Baltimore Oreos (7-2) @ New York Yankees (6-3)


Game 1
Mark Prior (0-0) @ Brian Finch (0-0)

Mark Prior only pitched 5 inning before having to be relieved but it was all we needed thanks to homers by Holliday (2) and Johnson (3). Melky Cabrera picked up a phenomenal 4 walks. Johnson hit 6 RBIs behind him.

OREOS WIN: 8-4
WP: M. Prior (1-0)
LP: B. Finch (0-1)


Game 2
Aaron Harang (0-1) @ Chien-Ming Wang (1-1)

Harang shut us down and out. The only hits we managed were 2 doubles by LaRoche.

YANKEES WIN: 6-0
WP: A. Harang (1-1)
LP: C. Wang (1-2)


Game 3
Darrell Rasner (2-0) @ Donald Veal (1-0)

Veal picks up 9Ks, gievs up 1 run, Tejada hits a homer, we hit lots of doubles, all in a win.

OREOS WIN: 6-3
WP: D. Veal (2-0)
LP: D. Rasner (2-1)
SV: C. Ray (3)


Notable Injured People

Jason Barlett of the Minnesota Twins sprained his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Jeremy Accardo of the San Francisco Giants sprained his finger and is out for 2 weeks.
Jason Michaels has a foot stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

This isn't going to be an easy division.
The entire San Jose lineup is slumping, after I worked so hard to get it together.


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 18-19, 2008

Kansas City Royals (4-8) @ Baltimore Oreos (9-3)


Game 1
Eduardo Villacis (1-1) @ Tim Lincecum (2-0)

This is why we love Kansas City. Ridiculous scoring. M. Holliday (3), N. Johnson 2 (5) homered. B. Roberts (4), A. McCutchen (4) doubled. We had 15 hits and 11 walks. Johnson gets 7 RBIs. Lincecum picks up the win.

OREOS WIN: 17-3
WP: T. Lincecum (3-0)
LP: E. Villacis (1-2)


Game 2
Brian Bass (1-0) @ Mark Prior (1-0)

Prior picks up a much deserved win #2 as he gave up only 1 run. M. Holliday 2 (5), K. Reed (1), M. Napoli (4) homered. B. Roberts (5), M. Tejada (4), A. LaRoche (5), N. Johnson (7) doubled. 15 hits, 3 walks, 10 runs.

OREOS WIN: 10-1
WP: M. Prior (2-0)
LP: D. Bautista (0-2)



Notable Injured People

Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays dislocated his hip and is out for 5 weeks.
Javier Vazquez has an ankle stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

... Arizona has a better record than us this year. I think Schilling and Johnson is a huge advantage to their pitching troubled team.


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*

[Sanji Watsuki]

April 20-21, 2008

Toronto Blue Jays (5-9) @ Baltimore Oreos (11-3)


Game 1
A.J. Burnett (1-2) @ Chien-Ming Wang (1-2)

In this close match we went into extra innings. We only got there thanks to A. LaRoche (1)'s homer. In the 10th inning their SS made an error and Melky Cabrera scored after stealing a base.

OREOS WIN: 4-3
WP: B. Kim (1-0)
LP: J. Speier (0-1)


Game 2
Gustavo Chacin (1-1) @ Donald Veal (2-0)

Veal lowers his ERA again with this 6 inning 1 run 10K game. Tejada (4) and Johnson (6) went long plus K. Reed (6), M. Tejada (5) hit doubles. Easy win.

OREOS WIN: 9-1
WP: D. Veal (3-0)
LP: G. Chacin (0-2)


Notable Injured People

Brant Goodell of the Washington Nationals stretched an ankle ligament and is out for 4 weeks.
Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians ruptured his knee ligaments and is out for 5 weeks.
Brandon Phillips of the Colorado Rockies has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 4 weeks.
Luis Terrero of the Milwalkee Brewers chipped his kneecap and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

Arizona STILL has won more games than us. Scary.


League Leaders
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[Sanji Watsuki]

April 22-24, 2008

Baltimore Oreos (13-3) @ San Jose Serpents (9-8)


Game 1
Tim Lincecum (3-0) @ Bruce Schaw (0-1)

Lincecum's performance wasn't pretty did it did the job. Tim gave up 5 runs but our offense outclassed the Serpents. Reed went 3-4 with a homer (2) and a double. Tejada hit his 5th homer of the year.

OREOS WIN: 7-6
WP: T. Lincecum (4-0)
LP: B. Schaw (0-2)
SV: C. Ray (4)

Mike Napoli is out for 3 days with a bruised hand.


Game 2
Mark Prior (2-0) @ Seth McClung (2-0)

Mark Prior finally gets a 3rd victory. Shutdown, shutout, good night. 9IP, 0ER, 7Ks. Matt Holliday hit his 6th homer.

OREOS WIN: 5-0
WP: M. Prior (3-0)
LP: S. McClung (2-1)


Game 3
Chien-Ming Wang (1-2) @ Scott Kazmir (1-3)

Chien got sent out early because of some fielding errors on our side. Miguel Tejada hits his 6th homer. Maddux and Hoffman did a great job in relief for the Serpents.

SERPENTS WIN: 8-7
WP: S. Kazmir (2-3)
LP: C. Wang (1-3)
SV: T. Hoffman (5)


Notable Injured People

Adam Dunn of the San Jose Serpents broke his collar bone and is out for 5 weeks.
Juan Cruz of the St. Louis Cardinals has a hand stress fracture and is out for 2 weeks.
Brian Anderson of the Chicago White Sox has a wrist stress fracture and is out for 5 weeks.
Chris Shelton of the Detroit Tigers has mild shoulder separation and is out for 2 weeks.


Updates

We've tied Arizona record-wise but are now exceeded by Chicago who has FOUR PITCHES WITH AN ERA UNDER 2.


League Leaders
*Empty for the 1st month*