I'm gonna Miss ya "OLD FART"

  My friend from Clutch Racing Dynasty (itsamiracle) has left the world. After WIS shut down our racing league several months ago . Several of my gearhead brothers inquired about using their points towards HBD. Only itsamiracle had the guts to try it.  I also warned him that this simulation is many times more complex and time consuming than old CRD.  I spent many, many hours on the sitemail instructing him on the basics. All the while he kept trying to get it right. He made some boner moves ,yes. But I remember how I screwed up them first years .And i told him so. This season I let him try it on his own and I think he didn't care for it. When he ran into trouble I offered my help several times but he was determined to play it on his own. Then for some reason he just up and quit on us. I am disapointed that he left the way he did . But I still consider him a Cyber-friend .
  So when Coach(a.k.a "the Sommelier") took over , and said "the guy was a dumb*ss" Then he said "  just saying this is a rare occurance that some idiot just blindly releases one of the franchises best players" . Then several other Owners piled on and berated itsamiracle. I don't mind saying that I was pissed off.  It has taken several days before I wrote this article. And cooler heads have prevailed . I understand the frustration of taking over a team that was mismanaged, so when Coach uncorked a few bottles of his favorite Whine. So be it . What i don't understand is the meaness and the pack mentality of some long time Owners. For some reason I thought our make believe World was above Poo Flinging. Well....since the Chimps changed their name.
For what its worth department. Itsamiracle had nothing but good things to say about everyone here. And this is his departing note that he sent me after Mark the commish asked if he was O.K:

Actually, not O.K.



But first I really need to thank Doon for all his help in assisting me understanding and "working" this game. After 1 1/2 seasons I've come to the conclusion that even after 5, 6, or 8 seasons I could never compete with Sordie (in my division). He is WIS version of the N.Y. Yankees and I'm sure it took him a long time to get where he is. I don't have that kind of time, therefore I'm (sadly) done with wrigleyville.


Y'all seem like a great bunch of guys and I wish you well.


Gene


Naples, Fl.

Is Itsamiracle a quitter? YES ........ Is he a  Whiner? Aren't We all........... Is he an Dumbass or Idiot? Not in my Book.

Amatuer Draft Review Season 13 Picks1-16

#1

Vernon Nickle Salem Miracle Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Mojave, CA Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 4,000,000

Although his overall numbers are low for a #1 pick. Vernon "Got a" Nickle will make a good #4 or #5 Starting pitcher.
#2

Lawrence Taylor Tacoma Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Lockport, NY Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,910,000

Lawrence "Tractor" Taylor will make a #1 or #2 starting pitcher. But his low health rating may make that difficult.
#3

Billy Ensberg Seattle Supersonics Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Irvine, KY Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,820,000

Billy "Club" Ensberg will crush the Ball. Add blazing speed and you have a pitchers nightmare.
#4

Mike Karnuth Burlington Coat Factory Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: London, ON Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,720,000

Mike "the Lisp" Karnuth is another Basher with speed. But this cat has better health and makeup.
#5

Alex Gonzales Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Whitewater, WI Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,630,000

Can you say Future Super Star?? Reminds me of the real Alex Gonzales
#6

Matt Fedroff Nashville Posse Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Springfield, IL Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,540,000

Matt "Take Your" Fedroff doesn't have a fastball. But a rare Knuckler and Screw pitcher may be fun to watch.
#7

Craig Dodd Trenton Truckstops Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Orting, WA Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,440,000

A future GG at any position . He will murder lefties. But at 22 he may not reach projections.
#8

Albert Santos Durham Natty Knights Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Wellington, FL Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,350,000

A Center Fielder who can hit is always nice. But again his age may hold him back
#9

Hector Ruth Austin City Limits Age: 21 B/T: S/R Born: Oroville, CA Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 4,485,000   S/T invite

Hector "La Nino`" Ruth will be a Silver Slugger. But probably at LF
#10

Harry Padilla Albuquerque Wrong Turns Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Wethersfield, CT Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 3,160,000

The year of the Basher continues with this Monster. Harry "Mutha Flocker" Padilla will absolutly knock the cover off the ball.
#11
Not Signed


#12

Johnny Shunick Wichita Wind Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Verona, NJ Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 4,218,000  S/T invite

Johnny "Warm Wind" Shunick will have many MVP trophys. IF he stays off the DL.
#13

Javier Sanches Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Geneva, NY Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 2,880,000

Another Big Bat who may be best as a DH
#14

Ben Hudson Jackson Justice Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: West Plains, MO Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 2,790,000

Probably a #5 or long relief pitcher. Ben "River" Hudson will be a Dam Good one.
#15

Olmedo Franco Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Washingtoin, NJ Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 2,690,000

Olmedo " Jersey Dog" Franco will fit nicley in NODak. Not only can he hit with speed. But he will have above average Range in RF.
#16

Jamie Miyakazi Houston Colt 45's Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Rome, GA Position(s): CF/CIF/2B/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

BONUS: 2,600,000

This perenial GG CF'er Is a great pick-up at #16. This guy will be a godsend for any weak pitching staff

The Week in WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #4

TRADES
The BURLINGTON COAT FACTORIES traded Jose Gonzalez to the TAMPA BAY STARS for Orlando Escobar and Todd Simmons
Tampa gets some M L bullpen help. Burlington picks up pitching prospect and a DH/Outfielder.Both of which have yet to be assigned .

The ATLANTA PEACHFUZZ traded Jerrod Lomasney , Albert Mateo and Mario Hunter to the SALEM MIRACLE for Reed James and Daryl Lee
Salem picks up a Veteren starting pitcher and 2 bats. Atlanta gets a juicy prospect and a starting pitcher ,who's a tad wild.

The HOUSTON COLT 45's traded Vic Meadows and Robb Holder to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Ewell Morris and Tommy Nixon
Fargo gets 2 very nice Pitchers. Houston gets a slugger and a waver special. Hmm.......Pitching is Cheap???

The HOUSTON COLT 45's traded Peter Hodges to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for Willie Buckley
Helena gets a Very Nice Pitcher. Houston picks up a GG 3rd baseman. Not sure why Houston hates Good pitching??


M L INJURIES

Che Cho
One of the best overall pitchers goes down for 5 months with arm surgery. His arm,bat and glove will be missed in San Juan.

Hi Shea
This San juan Mop-up pitcher is healed and back on the mound. Just a strained arm.

P.T. Armas
this Wrong Turn will miss 2 weeks

Santiago Torres
the Howlers Slugger will be out 3 months.

Leo Charles
a month or so for this Tacoma Pitcher.

Sam Winston
This Boston Catcher will miss 2 weeks. may hurt his chances for a contract extension.

INTERNATIONALS

Jorge Nunez Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Altamira, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

You can never have enough good minor league defensive players. it's good for the pitching staff

Victor Torrealba Albuquerque Wrong Turns Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Campina Del Seibo, DO Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Will hit for average in the minors

Chien-Ming Shinjo Albuquerque Wrong Turns Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Otsuki, JP Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A rookie slugger

Odalis Martinez Albuquerque Wrong Turns Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Agua Negra, VE Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Should steal a bunch of Rookie bases

Julio Mendoza Jackson Justice Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: San Pedro de Macoris, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.4 million for this pitching gamble. If the DITR ferry visits and bumps up his splits. This guy could be good

Rico Suarez Salem Miracle Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Cariaco, VE Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1 mil for this AAA player

Chien-Ming Chang Salem Miracle Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Kyoto, JP Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could get called up at roster expansions

Jesus James Seattle Supersonics Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Tlalnepantla, MX Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

11.5 million for this futre big league pitcher. He's the brother of Damn James and Shit James. A lot of cussing in that household.

Alberto James Portland Pandemonium Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Palenque, DO Position(s): 2B/CIF/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A cousin of the Profanity James Clan. He changed his name from Asshole. Who wouldn't??

Alexi Perez Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): P (Mop) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Needed a rookie innings eater

Mariano Rivera Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: San Isidro, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

oh great !!! the moonbats get another good pitcher. 8.8 million is a steal!!

Paul Hiro Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Inchon, KR Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This future M L Catcher was signed for 4.3 million

Albert Javier Syracuse Moose Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Altamira, DO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could play in the Bigs. not bad for 620K

Guillermo Mateo Seattle Supersonics Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4.9 million for this future M L pitcher

Domingo Pujols Syracuse Moose Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Jicome Esperanza, DO Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This cat will make a great 3rd baseman . and a bargain at 6.3 million.

Aurelio Rosa Portland Pandemonium Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Tachira, VE Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5 mil and a big league contract for another gamble. If he stays off the DL he will be a good Long relief guy!

The Week In WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #3

TRADES

The SAN FRANCISCO KICKAPOOS traded Kirk Tomko , Victor Medrano and Benito Ozuna to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Don Nelson
Blockbuster Week!!  The Kickapoos picked up former Cy Young winner Nelson and his 9 mil salary. The Pandemonium are happy to announce the aquisition of Pitchers Tomko and Medrano. Portland also picks up SS Ozuna and his 9 mil salary


The SAN JUAN SANTURCE CRABBERS traded R.J. Roque , Russell Baez and Glen Hughes to the TACOMA TOYOTAS for Juan Parra
San Juan gets one of Wrigleyvilles biggest sluggers in Parra. Tacoma gets 2 nice prospects and a Slugger to replace Parra.

M L INJURIES

Charles Yamamoto
Yet another Supersonic crashes on the DL. This Former All-Star will miss 5 months. The D L Hanger is filling up in Seattle

Bill Wynn
This Trucstop had a Blow Out after 7 innngs in the Bigs .Once he was towed out of the Ditch the Truckstops were informed he will be out a Year!!! Thats right ...A   YEAR!! This Truck needs to RE-TIRE

Edgar Ordonez
The Carnage continues in Wrigleyville. This time its Tampa Bays turn. They lost 5 time Cy-Young winner Ordonez for 5 months. Thats what 9,500,000 a year and a 5,000,000 signing bonus buys ya!

Frank Coleman
This Salem LF'er will be back in a week due to a miraculous recovery!

J.B. Battle
Tampa Bays pitchers are falling outa the Sky. This long relief stud will miss a month with the Misterious Shoulder Impingment.

Trever Goodwin
This Howler will be back in 2 weeks after pulling a Hammy!

Len Carver
Portland picked up a Dud from Fargo. Len "Meat" Carver is on the DL again !! This time its a week with a bruised Knee.

Herm Harris
This GG All-Star injun will miss 3 months with Shoulder Surgery. The Indianapolis Coaching staff has banned all Tomahawk throwng, for the rest of the season!


INTERNATIONALS

Eduardo Villa Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

It took 21 Big Ones to sign this future Ace!

Esteban Guzman San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Valverde, DO Position(s): C/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3.5 million and a Big League contract for this nice catching prospect. Could be the steal of the IFA's!!

Alex Moreno Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.4 million for this future D L Darling!!

Peter Okajima Vancouver Totems Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Kabul, AF Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I spent 13.1 million for this Taliban Slugger. Trade bait for a A L Team??

Juan Gonzalez Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Don Gregorio, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I sure hope Memphis has Obama Care!!

Kevin Dong San Juan Santurce Crabbers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ralph just likes his Name. You can never have enough Dongs,Wangs,Peters and Johnsons . Right??

Tony Cho Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Sendai City, JP Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just needed some defensive help for my rookie team

Alcides Miro Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): RF/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Hey this Cat is from ARomanos home town!!