The Week in WRIGLEYVILLE, S-11, #1

TRADES

The TACOMA TOYOTAS traded Everth Fernandez to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Albert Runyan
Looks like Sandberg lost one of his Starting Pitchers to Fargo on the Waiver Wire. Aaron was happy to trade him back for a AAA LF'er. Should have held out for more Aaron.LOL


The PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM traded Geronimo Cruz and Dale Barker to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Vicente Rodriguez
Portland ships 2 nice Prospects to Fargo for a good M L Shortstop. Fargo is stocking up and Portland gets some defensive help.

M L INJURIES

Rob Smith
This Chimp Catcher is already back behind the plate. He had back spasms


Ernie Jenkins
Now I know why Sand hit the Bottle. He just lost his Star Cf'er for two months.He took a big hit in his arm strength. He may have to play 2nd base.


David Satou
This San Juan Bench player will be back in a week after Pulling a Hammy.Push David,Don't Pull!!


Craig Savage
A Back Strain will keep this Aztec player out another week. Savage must have hurt it during the weekly Virgin Sacrifice. Where did they find a Virgin in Chicago???

Esteban Nieves
This Tripod Pitcher is ready to return to the Bullpen. Perhaps this longtime Starting Pitcher is pissed now that he is no longer starting. Hello Zambrano!!!

Charles Yamamoto
This Boston All-Star RF'er will miss his another week , Poor baby Strained hi Finger!

Willie Sampson
Another Chimp misses a Week. Someone needs to pick up them Banana Peels.

Rick Reagan
This Boston player will miss 2 weeks due to a strained Hammy. He hails from the 4th largest city in Idaho. It's called Firth ,Idaho.


INTERNATIONAL F/A

Tony Silva Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Las Matas Cotui, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4 Million bought this Masher for Toledo. His low health rating scared most bidders away.

Saul Santos New Orleans Hip Waders Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Potrerillos, CU Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a Shin Wader!!

Magglio Alomar Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Ciego De Avila, CU Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Seattle signed this nice prospect fo 3.2 million. He has great range but his glove is suspect. If he wasn't a Lefty you could play him at 2nd base. But he could be a GG --RF/LF.

James Lee New Orleans Hip Waders Age: 20 B/T: L/R Born: Okinawa, JP Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.9 million signed this great defensive Prospect. But he will need the DITR ferry to play everyday in the Bigs. Right now he,s a Knee Wader.

Javy Torcato Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Guadalajara, MX Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The first Big time IFA was snagged by Fargo. Aaron outbid me and others for this Tasty Pitcher. This Kid has Stamina,Control,Splits,Velocity and health in the upper 80's and 90's. If you had to nitpick you would pick on his 4 pitches in the 50's and 60's. But hey I was willing to take a chance with 17 million. not enough he cost 20 million and a major league contract.

Fernando Rijo Wichita Wind Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Rio San Juan, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a Breeze right now!!

Esmerling Samuel Wichita Wind Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Banes, CU Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Wind you will feel comes from this kids powerful bat.But in the field ??? My grandma is faster in her Hover Round. His Speed Rating is 7. thats right SEVEN.

Juan Flores Seattle Supersonics Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another Defensive player who will need hitting lessons from the DITR ferry to make the Bigs.

Ricardo Amaral Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Manoguayabo, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5 Million bought this Closer for Toledo. I bid on this cat even with his low Stamina. Just wasn't willing to pay more than 4 million. Still ,he could be a good 15 pitch Closer.

James Yamada Boston Knights Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: Kasugai, JP Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This AAA pitcher may get a shot at the Bigs. worth 760k

N L EAST PREVIEW Season-11

Syracuse Moose (NL) rugby1 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 91-71 (1st Div) ( 3rd seed in Playoffs)


OUT: David Martin F/A (Portland), Nicholas Meluskey F/A (New Orleans)

IN: NONE??


SUMMARY: The Moose won this division and bounced back from a disappointing season 9. so rugby decided that he had some team chemistry and kept this bunch of Moosers together. The only Moose that got Loose were Martin and Meluskey. The Moose did recieve the 28th and 37th pick in the draft as Compensationfor Martin.


PREDICTION: 95-67 (2nd in the Division) (Wild Card)

San Juan Santurce Crabbers (NL) rbedwell View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 88-74 (2nd Div) (6th seed in Playoffs)


OUT:  Brandon Farley Released, Harry Pena Traded (Turkeys), Johnny Stone Traded (Turkeys), Vince Christenson Waived (Turkeys), Harry Nieves Waived ( Rattlers)


IN: Joseph Maeda Claimed (Kickapoos)


SUMMARY: The Santurce Crabbers slugged it out with the moose last season and settled for a wild card berth. Ralphs bunch are a tough little crustaceans who don't make the big bucks. But they play like King Crabs. So in keeping with Ralphs Philosophy of keeping salaries low and winning.Ralph Waived two players which freed up 7 million in cap space. He then traded two killer players to the Turkeys for a Killer Shortstop in Ryan Vaughn .Who should make his M L Debut soon. Finally he surfed the Wire and picked up a Kickapoo castoff.


PREDICTION: 96-66 (1st in the Division)

Toledo Christian Beavers (NL) bkevin View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 71-91 (3rd Div)


OUT: Cody Sherman F/A, Albert Cox F/A (Rattlers), Albert Renteria F/A (Manatees), Alex Torres F/A, George Brock Released, Lawrence Simon Released


IN: Alfredo Stull F/A (Ectoplasm), Jose Martin F/A (Ectoplasm), Wilt Riggs R-5, Quinn Hatteberg Trade (Blues), Enrique Cordero Trade (Blues)


SUMMARY: Last year was year 2 of the Christian Beavers rebuild plan. Now for year 3 . Bkevin let a bunch of  low level players go and replaced some with Tucson Free Agents. He then picked up a nice CF'er in the R-5 draft and trimmed his roster with some Memphis players that he picked up in a trade.Now that he has added some good players to his lineup alls bkevin can do is sit back and Pray.


PREDICTION: 81-81 (3rd in the division)

Trenton Tripods (NL) boehnerm View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 64-98 (4th Div)


OUT: Moises Rodriguez F/A, Milton Oliver F/A, Deivi Moreno F/A, J.R. Burnett F/A, Bill McCracken F/A (Justice), Daryl Lee Released


IN: Leon Helton F/A (Blues), Pete Torres F/A (Tampa Bay), Fausto Ramirez F/A (Fargo), Derrick Sosa F/A (Fargo), Bruce Coggin F/A (Posse), Billy Connor Promoted


SUMMARY: The Tripods are also in a rebuild mode. Boehnerm was still pissed at the way his guys played. So he sent several players packing replaced them from the dicount bin in the back of the Market. This left Boehnerm 20 million under the Cap so he can go after some juicy IFA's. Perhaps he will be back in the playoffs soon.


PREDICTION: 70-92 (4th in the Division)

N L NORTH PREVIEW Season-11

Kansas City Spittoons (NL) zmoty9 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 82-80 (1st Div) ( 4th seed in Playoffs)


OUT: Junior Machado F/A, Eric Stark F/A, Napoleon Stokes F/A


IN: Vic Sellers F/A (Crushers), Hugh Wells F/A (Howlers), Scot Kirwan F/A (Rattlers), Les Guerrero F/A (Tucson), Kris Karros Promoted


SUMMARY: Hide the Women and Children. The Spittoons are division winners and in the playoffs. Yes, I know it's a weak Division . But Zee is in the playoffs none the less. He raised his Cap to 100 million let some players leave. Then he went to the Market and spent 19 million on players. then he promoted the #1 overall pick in the Season 8 Draft. So Close the Shutters and lock your Daughters in there rooms .Here come the New and improved Spittoons!!


PREDICTION: 91-71 (1st in the Division)

Milwaukee Sturgeon (NL) pat007ohmss View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 78-84 (2nd Div)


OUT: John Merrick F/A (Fargo), Al Gomez F/A (Turkey), Rip Meares F/A (Fargo), Mitch Wilson F/A, Mitch Wilson F/A, Hades Meacham Released, Fred Lowe Released, Dennis Cressend Released (Justice)



IN: Archie Romero F/A (Silverhawks), Mo Swann F/A (Silverhawks), Macbeth Lofton F/A (Silverhawks), Jacob Kwon R-5, Rick Cashman R-5



SUMMARY: The Sturgeons were floating belly up in season 9. So last season Pat decided to clean house and restocked his team hoping they would swim up stream. Last year they did improve but still have a long way to swim to make the playoffs. Pat007 doesn't believe in scouting draft or internationals.He has 4 first round picks with no scouting. His mantra is" I'll  draft unknowns and buy the known". He let 8 players go by either Free agency or by releasing them. He then targeted St Louis free agents.Spending 16 million for them. To save some cash Pat filled the gaps with a couple of R-5 players .


PREDICTION: 81-81 (2nd in the Division)

Tacoma Toyotas (NL) Sandberg10 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 71-91 (3rd Div)


OUT: Willie Valdez Released (Porland), Albert Runyan Waived (Fargo)


IN: Mark Liniak F/A (Charleston), Tommie Parrish F/A (San Diego), Jung Li F/A (Hartford), John Abe F/A (Hartford), Dennis Damon R-5



SUMMARY: After winning the division 4 straight years the Tacomas had a Fire sale and began rebuilding. So its not suprising that they finished under 500 last season. Sandberg Contiued his ways in the offseason by releasing Valdez and Runyan. Then brought in a quartet of free agents and a R-5 pickup. Most of his moves were made late last season when he traded for several prospects and as soon as they hit the bigs look for this team to contend.


PREDICTION: 71-91 (3rd in the division)

Seattle Supersonics (NL) kevingrt13 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 66-96 (4th Div)


OUT: Jerry Prince F/A, Victor Cedeno F/A


IN: Walt Park Claimed (Rattlers), Vinny Nomo F/A (Tacoma), Turner Sheridan F/A (Charleston), Duane Thompson F/A (Fargo), Joel Crane R-5, Cam Sanders R-5



SUMMARY: As I predicted last season the Supersonics were not going to wow us. They were rebuilding with all them 1st round picks. This season he lowered his cap from 95 million to 80 million. Kevin put more money into scouting and training and medical. he then went out a spent more Money on coaching. He let a couple of ageing players go . Kevin then went and spent 8 million on a trio of free agents and claimed an old SS on the wire. Finally he picked up a couple of R-5's to trim out his roster.


PREDICTION: 70-92 (4th in the division)

N L SOUTH PREVIEW Season-11

Tampa Bay Stars (NL) jmas410 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 99-63 (1st Div) (2nd seed in Playoffs)


OUT: Geraldo Unamuno F/A (Silverhawks), Sean Pellow F/A (Wind), Marty Evans F/A, Al Lieber F/A, Harry Mercado F/A (turkeys), Pete Torres F/A (Tripods), Juan Alvarado F/A (Prairie Dogs), Bryan James F/A (Hipwaders), Napoleon Ledee Traded (Howlers), Tony Pena Traded (Prairie Dogs)



IN: Charlie Christensen F/A (Aztecs), Wiki Arias F/A (Silverhawks), Gill Kline Promoted, Jake Womack Trade (Pandemonium), Hugh Lloyd Trade (Manatee), Joaquin Morlan Trade (Howlers), Patrick Monroe Trade (Howlers)



SUMMARY: Again the Stars won the Division and hoped to repeat in the World Series. But they were upended in the NLCS. So Jmas decided to rebuild this team via Free agency. He let 8 players leave to the land of free agency. Then shipped a couple of players to Cincy and Fargo via the trade routes. Jmas then had money to Arb some players and bring in a couple of Free agents. He then Promoted a veteren Slugger and filled out his roster with trades.


PREDICTION: 87-75 (1st in the division)

Jacksonville Manatees (NL) Sandleaguer View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 77-85 (2nd Div)


OUT: Javier Sojo F/A, Jude Cunningham Released, Hugh Lloyd Traded (Stars), Aramis Crespo Traded (Injuns)

IN: Albert Renteria F/A (Toledo), Paxton Leach F/A (Portland), Al Harding F/A (Kickapoos), Ernest Maxwell F/A (Boston), Chuck Sosa Promoted, Lariel Hernandez Promoted, John Hubbard R-5


SUMMARY:  After the Manatees made the playoffs two years ago. They faltered last season missing the playoffs and finished below .500. So Sand put down the Bottle and sobered up enough to let 3rdbaseman Sojo go to free agency.Sand Then traded away a couple of players to free up 10 million in cap space.Now with some extra Cash, he broke out his wallet and bought Al "58 Million" Harding. After blowing his wad on Harding he he signed a couple more low level free agents . Sand then promoted some veteran players to fill out the Roster. Now Sand uncork a fresh one and watch em play!!


PREDICTION: 85-77 (2nd in the Division) (Wild Card)

New Orleans Hip Waders (NL) lagzilla View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 77-85 (3rd Div)


OUT: Carl Wright F/A, Rick Rose F/A, Alexander Duckworth F/A (Portland), Aramis Flores Traded (Jackson), Adrian Webster Traded (Turkeys)


IN: Bryan James F/A (Stars), Dennis Burke F/A (Vancouver), Nicholas Meluskey F/A (Moose), Donn Harris F/A (Salmonbellies), Preston Thompson Promoted, Ivan James Trade (Blues), Jimmie Gonzalez Trade (Turkeys)


SUMMARY: Will this be the year that the Hip Waders quit taking on water? After another sub 500 season ,lagzilla hopes to win the division and hit the playoffs. He first let some old geriatric players go to free agency. Lags traded a couple of players and in return he brought back Jimmie"Top" Gonzalez to solidify the Rotation. He then went to the Market and bought several veteran players for about 10 Million. And finally he traded for a DH in the twilight of his career.


PREDICTION: 82-80 (3rd in the Division)

Charlotte Chimps (NL) wylie715 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 66-96


OUT: Gene Eaton F/A (Salmonbellies), Rico Duran F/A, Bernie Ortiz F/A, Pablo Vega Traded (Injuns)


IN: Stuart Hausmann Claimed


SUMMARY: It seems that Wylie is in the 11th year of a rebuild. All kidding aside Wylie kept the same crew together for another year . he did let several aging players go and traded Vega to the Indians. He also grabbed a player off the wire to help out this year.


PREDICTION: 70-92 (4th in the Division)

N L WEST PREVIEW Season-11

San Francisco Kickapoos (NL) mark3313 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 119-43 (1st  Div) (#1 Seed in playoffs)


OUT: Al Harding F/A (Manatees),  Pablo Duran F/A (Aztecs), Jerome Stevenson F/A , Fernando Park Traded (Tobacco Farmers), Stretch Daly Traded (Tobacco Farmers), Joseph Maeda Waived


IN: Rich Rando F/A (Moonbats), Diego Mercedes Promoted, Justin Cust R-5, Oscar Li R-5


SUMMARY: Good News: Kickapoos made it back to the World Series .Bad News: They lost to the  Moonbats. Good News: But thats alot better than 30 other teams in Wrigleyville. Bad News: His players got a year older and want to get paid. So Mark Increased his cap to 105 Million and let A trio of players go to Free agency because of outragous salary demands. He then traded 12 million in salaries by trading Daly and Madea.He then picked up ageing Rando for next to nothing.  Promoted a nice young prospect and picked up some bargins in the R-5 draft. Now Mark has a 12 million cushion to wheel and deal for a juisy SS prospect.


PREDICTION:110-52 (1st in division)

Tucson Ectoplasm (NL) snowedin View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 99-63 (2nd Div) (5th seed in playoffs)

OUT: Les Guerrero F/A (Spittoons), Jose Martin F/A (Christian Beavers), Alfredo Stull F/A (Christian Beavers), Jim Schwartz F/A, Karl Speier F/A (Turkeys)


IN: Rick Bradford F/A (Turkeys), Ben Davis Promoted, Vincenzo Piper Promoted, Shea Powell Promoted, Theodore Pittinger Promoted


SUMMARY: Its not an apperation its the Ectoplasm with the 5th seed in the playoffs. I know i sound like a broken record but i'll say it again. This team would have a half dozen Division tropheys if they played in another division. So Snowedin continues to field one of the best teams in Wrigleyville and hopes for a little luck in the playoffs. He raised his cap to 110 million and let several players go to the Market . Some wanted to much money others were getting long in the tooth. But its allright ,Snowedin has a bunch of youngsters to replace them . He did sign 1 free agent to a 1 year 4.4 million contract.I'm sure Snowedin is hoping that his 107 million in salaries wins him the Big one.


PREDICTION:95-67 (2nd in division) (Wild Card)

Wichita Wind (NL) hoopcoach07 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 84-78 (3rd Div)


OUT: David Nunez F/A (Aztecs), Brandon Martin F/A, Larry Montgomery Released (Silverhawks), Dixie Darr Released


IN: Sean Pellow F/A (Stars), Vin Brooks Promoted


SUMMARY: Here come the Wind. The previous owner sonneboy always fielded a competative team. So HoopCoach decided to roll with what he's got and see where this team is . Hoopcoach Let pitchers Nunez and Martin leave to test the free agent market. Then he released a couple more Bullpen arms in Montgomery and Darr. So to replace them that left. He signed big time free agent pitcher Sean "Feather"Pellow and promoted pitcher Vin"number"Brooks. Its also been reported that to pay the higher salaries .Hoopscoach has been promoting "Breaking Wind Wednesdays" at Lawrence-Dumont stadium. Its all the Beanie Weanie and Sourkraught you can eat with paid addmission.


PREDICTION: 81-81 (3rd in Division)

Vancouver Totems (NL) madmuldoon View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON RECORD: 73-89 (4th div)


OUT: Dennis Burke F/A (Hipwaders), Amos Loiselle F/A (Injuns), Kenny Hart F/A, Norberto Telemaco Released, Tiny Anderson Released


IN: Willie Martinez Promoted, P.T. Peron Promoted, Dennis Lee Promoted, Kelly Grabowski R-5


SUMMARY: I figured i would finish about .500 last season . So it was a disappointing year to say the least. I have decided to spend a couple of seasons rebuilding . I went about it by allowing some Free agents go and i picked up some Comp picks for my trouble. I promoted super IFA signing Martinez and brought up a couple average prospects. I then grabbed a R-5 SS with fine defensive ratings and will hit Lefties nicely. I will have to sit him against Righties.


PREDICTION: 62-100(Last in NL)

A L EAST PREVIEW Season-11

Hartford Crushers (AL) ARomano View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASONS RECORD:97-65 (1st Div) (3rd seed playoffs)

OUT: John Abe F/A(Tacoma), Jung Li F/A(Tacoma), Vic Sellers F/A(Spittoons)


IN: Walt Hill F/A(Justice), Eric Durham Promoted


SUMMARY: Last year was the 4th straight year that Hartford finished atop the A L East. And again ARomanos guys faltered in the playoffs. ARomano first allowed Type A Vic "tim" Sellars go to Free agency and picked up the 27th and 45th pick as compensation. he also got a comp pick for John "Lemon" Abe. The Crushers then brought in a veteren closer in Walt "Over the" Hill and promoted a young Set-up/Closer.


PREDICTION: 95-67 (1st in the division)

Boston Knights (AL) avantrael View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASONS RECORD:78-84 (2nd Div)

OUT: Eric Ryan F/A (Moonbats), Ernest Maxwell F/A (Manatees)



IN: Tony Matos Trade (Aztecs), Henry Wells Trade (Moonbats), David Fuentes Trade (Moonbats)



SUMMARY: Last season Jamaicanheat bailed on this Club after spending 30 million in free Agency. Avantrael was gracious in taking over this team . Even with the turmoil this team had there best finish in 4 years. So with some ownership stability this club could start winning. That said, Avantrael let a couple of Old farts go to Free agency. Then brought in some good players in trades with Chicago and Helena.


PREDICTION: 78-84 (4th in the Division)

Cincinnati Howlers (AL) jmuhtoff View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASONS RECORD:69-94 (3rd Div)

OUT: J.P. Cunningham F/A, George White F/A, Alex Chavez Released , Victor Rodriguez Released (Silverhawks), Patrick Monroe Traded (Stars), Joaquin Morlan Traded(Stars), Kennie Riley Traded(Indians)


IN: Rene Jensen F/A(Moonbats), B.C. McMillan F/A(Justice), Eddie Locke R-5, Dean Fitzgerald R-5, Napoleon Ledee Trade (Stars)


SUMMARY: Remember in Season 8 when the Howlers played in the Series. Yea, after the last two years of sub .500 baseball, I forgot about it also . I'm sure Jmuhtoff would give his left testical just to make the playoffs  .LOL !! But thankfully no one in Wrigleyville is willing to trade for Testicals. So he increased his payroll 8 million and let several old players go thru free agency and released a couple of others. Then he traded some Youngsters to the Stars for a slugging CF'er that wants 6 million. He then went a shopping and picked up two Bullpen arms for 6 million apiece.Jmuhtoff then plugged the holes with a couple of R-5 pitchers.


PREDICTION: 81-81 (3rd in the Division)

Indianapolis Indians (AL) ardthomp View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASONS RECORD:66-96 (4th Div)


OUT: Virgil Pulido F/A (Aztecs), Odalis Fernandez Released, Iago Tracy Released, Chili Peterson Released


IN: Amos Loiselle F/A (Vancouver), Sammy Campos Promoted, Artie Forrester Promoted, Oswaldo Silva Promoted, Scott Glass R-5, Aramis Crespo Trade (Manatees), Pablo Vega Trade (Chimps), Kennie Riley Trade (Howlers), Julio Colon Trade (Justice)


SUMMARY: The Injuns took a step back last season which was a suprise. After last seasons signing of "The Donut" ardthomp and myself both thought this club could win 81 games . Boy was we wrong! With the taint finally washed out of Ardthomps shorts he released several underpreformers and allowed Pulido to go to F/Agency . He then signed one of my pitching castoofs to a resonable contract and brought up Campos and Forrester to the Bigs. Then in flurry of trades he brought in some decent talent and finished with a nice R-5 pick-up.


PREDICTION: 85-77 2nd in the Division (May get lucky with a Wild Card)