The Durocher Award Nominees Season 16

This year we have another Great Batch of Nominees. Voting Will take place on the Blog sidebar. And will be completed in 7 days. Good luck To all the nominees and thankyou for all those that participated in the nomination process.

MARK3313  This nomination is a No brainer. Mark has not only been a force in Wrigleyville . He also is our Grand Puba and Commish. Mark has been effective in bringing in good owners year after year, while maintaining the best record in the league (most years).And if that isn't enough, he won the World Series last year. We are very lucky to have him lead our World.


RBEDWELL  This is another no brainer. Rbedwell is always near the top in overall wins. And he is the one most of us go to, when we have a  question in HBD. His knowledge of the game is paramount and thats why I've nicknamed him "The Proffesor". Well that and he's an English teacher. Anyways, Ralph is a great HBD player and active on the chats with advice and insight.A worthy nominee.


COACH34 This is a great nomination. And Sordie said it best :My nomination for the Durocher is coach34. He's revived a team set adrift in a sea of mediocrity and goosed it into contention with more gusto than Herman Cain at a 'Woman of Food Management' convention. LOL Thats a hell of a Goose!! Anyways... Coach has brought this team back from the Abyss, that a former Owner about drove over. Now in his 4th season .Coach is in a dogfight for the division pennant and should make the post season.Good job Coach.


SORDIE The only thing more impressive than Sordies record is his Wit and Sense of Humor. He is always quick with a great comment. I've learned throughout the years, not have a mouthfull of bourbon when reading Sordies comments. OK now back to the serious stats. Sordie has won his division 9 consecutive years and 3 World Series.And in his 12 seasons. Sordie has been to the Post season every time. Thats some serious Moonbat Fever!


OTHER OWNERS THAT RECIEVED NOMINATIONS: Mdymond, Madmuldoon, Aaronwayne and Tchagnon.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-16 #8

TRADES

NO TRADES


M L INJURIES
Del Estalella
"I coulda had a Del Esralella" is on the DL for the second time this year.Guess I shouldn't have called him a Bum in The WIW #6 post. He will stay on the DL until post season starts. IF!! I make the playoffs. I hope the Bum-tay is ready-say.

Jeff Fisher
One of Chicago's R-5 pickups will miss the rest of the year . This will keep him from reaching his projections. And may boot him out of the Bigs.

Bump Tyson
Bump "in the Road" Tyson strained his man tittie. This Moonbat is already back off the DL. Just a Bump in the road afterall!!

Aurelio Rosa
The Misfits will have to do without their Rookie Pitcher for the rest of the season.With that health rating it won't be the last Siesta for Rosa.

Emmanuel Soto
Say it aint Soto!!! Emmanuel "De" Soto is back on the DL for the second time this year.This time its a big one! He will be out 6 months with a Torn Hammy.This will hurt him in Arbitration next year.


Carlos Santos
The Bleacher Bums will have this Big bat back in a couple of days.His Stiff Groin is loosening up!

Emmanuel Caseres
A bulging disk will sideline this Santa fe Middle-Infielder for 4 weeks.All this talk of Torn Hammies, Stiff Groins and Bulging stuff. Reminds me of my Vegas Trip!

Diego Crespo
This longtime Wind prospect finally got the callup this year. Now he sprained his shoulder trying to do to much. With Splits in th 30's he was overmatched by big league pitchers.

Danys Mota
The long nightmare in Hartford continues. Last years A L MVP will miss 4 weeks with a fractured Leg.Wow....Thats quick recovery.  Must have a Star Trek Medical Tricorder???


INTERNATIONALS

Edgardo Sosa Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Tovar Merida, VE Position(s): P (T3A) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.2 million for this AAA or M L Mopup pitcher.

Kevin Jang Louisville Howlers Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Seoul, KR Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A Spring Training invite for this 10 pitch count reliever.

Louie Bang Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Tokyo, JP Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

He can hit some but a weak arm will doom him to the Minors.

Delino Lima Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Caibarien, CU Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.1 million for this hit or miss prospect. He will either strike you out or bean you!

David Bocachica Santa Fe Sergeis Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Huatabampo, MX Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.6 million for this SS who can platoon against lefties. Or pinch run and stay in for defense.

Harry Torres Boise Brown Sox Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Yamasa, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

AAA ,could get a spot callup.

Felipe Owen Boise Brown Sox Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Mao, DO Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

High A Slugger

Livan Franco Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Havana, CU Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.2 million for this 3rd baseman. He may get to bigs?

Marv Lloyd Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Bern, CH Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

May get to AA.

Cesar Santiago San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Oaxaca, MX Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4.6 million and a S/T invite for this low level Major leaguer. Could be used as trade filler??

Willie Mateo Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Laguna Verde, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Helena has a buttload of prospect cash left . Might as well start a spending.This guy needs a DITR bump for the Majors

Melky Gonzalez Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Laguna Verde, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Has some power but he's sickly!

Felipe Johnson Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: San Juan De La Maguana, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

AA

Cesar Sierra Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Mexicali, MX Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A good AA catcher

Sammy Ramirez Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Bajos De Haina, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Not much here

Emilio Bautista Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Don Gregorio, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Big Innings Eater

Benji Romano Charlotte Sometimes Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Manoguayabo, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

AA Relief?

Bartolo Sanchez Jackson Black Bears Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Don Gregorio, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.3 million for this AAA player may get a spot shot at the bigs.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-16 #7

TRADES
The LOUISVILLE HOWLERS traded Kendry Bocachica to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Jose Garces
The P Dogs get a  nice Catching Prospect. Louisville gets a LF'er with great range and speed who can hit for average.

M L INJURIES
Chad Frazier
The Peachfuzz will be without Chad "Down Goes" Frazier for 2 weeks.Rest in peace Smokin Joe!

Devaris Gibbs
Devaris " DGee" Gibbs was having a good Rookie season. He will miss 2 weeks with a tight groin.

Billy Ray Bryant
Billy's Finger got Fractured. Looks Like Daddios tough contract negotiaters are on the job.Abitration?.....Fugetaboutit!!

Vicente Rodriguez
This DL Darling is back on the Dole. Pbsilver was kind enough to extend his contract last year. So this wuss gets a bruised ankle and goes on the DL for 2 months. PB needs to hire some Negotiaters of his own!


INTERNATIONALS

Joakim Manuel Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Cambiaso, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

They signed this Wild Thing for 2 million. With a low control rating he will walk/hit alot of batters.

Benito Sierra Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): P (LRB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

AA maybe AAA. A visit from the DITR ferry is needed.

York Milone Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Sheffield, UK Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This 3.4 million English import could make a good M L Closer. It will take some luck and a big health budget tho.

Pascual Cabrera San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Union, MX Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This Hombre was signed for 5 million. He will hit with great splits. But his defensive numbers may put him in RF/LF.

Eduardo Benavente Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Chepo, PA Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Needs a small DITR Bump to make the bigs.

Richard Chong Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): LF/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

May make it to High A

Vasco Silva Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Los Llanos, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.5 million and a S/T invite signed this AAA pitcher. Needs a bump on his splits .

Brian Martin Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Yokosuka, JP Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

It took 6 million and a M L Contract to sign this Youngster. While he will hit and steal bases in the Majors. His poor glove work will hurt him. No GG for this Japanese Import.

Hipolito Tavarez Syracuse Moose Age: 20 B/T: S/R Born: Cotui, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A defensive stud no doubt, But his hitting will keep him from the majors.

Victor Ozuna San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 21 B/T: L/R Born: San Cristobal, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Victor " Save The" Ozuna signed for 20.4 million and 327k a year. This Silver Slugger can do it all. Look for him in the Home Run Derby.

Kenshin Yoshii Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Saigon, VN Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I signed this Vietmanese player for 12.9 million and 327k a year. He should be my future Closer/Setup man.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-16 #6

TRADES
The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Wayne Zerbe to the SAN DIEGO SALMONBELLIES for Bruce Peterson
The #1 overall pick in season five's draft was traded from Tampa to San Diego.And Tampa gets San Diegos rookie phenom in return. Bruce "salt" Peterson was the 17th overall pick in the season 13 draft.


M L INJURIES
Del Estalella
After 2 great seasons on my bench. "I coulda had a" Del Estralella was finally starting in Left field. With a 2 week stint on the DL I swore. "I coulda had a contender except for the Bum".

Pablo Samuel
This future Hall of Famer is on the 15 day DL with a Dislocated Shoulder. Maybe Pablo "Escobar" Samuel got his arm twisted. By that brute Prof. rbedwell in contentious contract negotiations. If he does'nt sign a extension soon.Pablo will be a prize free agent with a max contract.Twist harder Ralph!!

Lonny Carpenter
Lonny "don't call me karen" Carpenter was a veteran who believed he had one more good year left in him. And the Moose were willing to give Carpenter a chance after hearing him sing "Weve only just begun". After he pulled his hamstring there was a Hush all over wrigleyville world. Only yesterday Carpenter thought he would finally get that World Series ring . For all we know he still could.

Benny Wainhouse
Benny "dont call me Amy" Wainhouse was a R-5 pickup by the Sometimes. When he went on the 60 day DL Benny was heard saying "You know I'm no Good".

R.A. Ward
R.A. "dont call me Dicky" Ward was pretty hard on the Beaver. And it resulted in a brief spout of back spasms. The Howlers will let this Prick go to free agency next year. Not to worry someone will throw him a Bone!

Shane Ryal
Shane "no O" Ryal will be on the DL for 4 weeks with a Bone spur. The Posse got Ryaly Screwed!!

Tino Gong
Tino "long" Gong has given up 140 runs in 47 innings pitched. The Long Nightmare continues in Hartford.

Javier Manzanillo
D L darling Javier "little Apple" Manzanillo is on the 15 day DL with a tight Quad. They are gonna miss this Prairie Apple in Fargo. 

Ryuu Choi
Ryuu "Walk" Choi will miss the rest of the season and then some. Chicago may give him his walking papers when he comes off the DL. 

INTERNATIONALS

Enrique Tarraga Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Sonora, MX Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Trying to get his house in order

Carlos Sierra Madison Muskellunges Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Santo Domingo, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I Lost out on this Tasty Prospect.RATS!! With 21 million the Muskellunges signed this future stud. Carlos "High" Sierra will be a Ace in the Bigs . Look for him in 2-3 years.

Jung-Lee Lin none none Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Sendai City, JP Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

After the Muskys signed Sierra .they signed this dud. Then released him.

Asdrubal Martin Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Nigua, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

At 530K this kid could make the BigS???

Asdrubal Amaral Boise Brown Sox Age: 21 B/T: S/L Born: Santo Domingo, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another Asdrubal??? Like above this low budget signing could get a callup.Asdrubal Squared!!

Rigo Duran Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Calabozo, VE Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

at 1.3 million this closer could be a steal?

Omar Seguignol Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Cariaco, VE Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A minor league Power Bat

Ivan Chavez Louisville Howlers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Moca, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another low budget reliever. This guy has control issues.

Hong-Jin Miyakazi Tampa Bay Stars Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Osaka, JP Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This guy needs help from the DITR Ferry on his Stamina issues.

Manny Woo Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Osaka, JP Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Dullaghan picks up a kid that could play 2nd base in the Bigs. Needs help on his hitting though.Not bad for 930k

Vladimir Cruz Chicago Black Sox Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Higuera De Zaragoza, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Chicago picks up another solid minor league player