THIS YEARS DUROCHER NOMINEES

This will be the 5th year that we award one of our own with thw Durocher Award. All 4 are worthy of mention and I hope all owners will participate in the voting process. Thankyou all.


MARK3313 - Mark is a worthy nominee just for his tireless work keeping this world filled. Add his juggenaut of a team and he has to be considered one of the favorites.Marks Kickapoos won their 4th Wrigleyville World Series last season and will have the top seed in this years N L playoff bracket.Here is what one owner had to say while nominating Mark: "I nominate mark3313 for The Durocher Award this season because he once again put an amazing team on the field and for his continued excellence in this world."



SWISHNEV23 - Looks like Swish will win the tough A L West and grab the top seed in this years AL playoff bracket. Swish's Cobras are among the best Hitting,Pitching and Fielding teams in Wrigleyville.They are a sound team and are a favorite to make it back to the World Series.Here is a comment from one nomination: " I nominate swishnev23 (Arizona). He has created a monster of a team in the AL West."



RBEDWELL - Not only is Ralph one of the most successful owners in Wrigleyville, he is also the one I go to for answers. His knowledge of this "game of ours" is extensive and can be a great resource when you have a head scratching problem. While his Crabbers will make you scratch in other places, they usually are a top seed in the playoffs.And this year is no different, with a 100+ win team and the #2 seed in the NL bracket.Ralph is a worthy nominee.Here is what one owner had to say: " My nomination is rbedwell. He gets the most out of his players and teams. In one word: Winner."



SORDIE- For the first time EVER, Sordies Moonbats missed the playoffs last year. That was 14 consecutive years and BABY they are BACK!They sport the 2nd best record in the A L and will be a force in the playoffs. Sordie is a worthy nominee just for the ability to get back off the canvas and the Moonbats are a wild card in name only.  This comment sums it up best. "I nominate sordie. He's a funny guy. Give that man a pony."

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #8

TRADES

The SYRACUSE MOOSE traded Vicente Prieto to the MEMPHIS BLUES for David McDonald

The Blues get a solid starting pitcher for the stretch run. The Moose get a Pitching Prospect that we may see in the Bigs next year.


M L INJURIES

Joe Valdes
What can you say about Joe "Momma" Valdes? He hits the D L for the 3rd time this year and is ready to come back off the DL. Momma don't let your babies grow up to be Bandits.

Art Stewart
This is just a continuation of the previous 15 day DL. Swish is using the 15 day DL hoping Art "Smoke" Stewart heals faster.He could use this Smolder in his Shoulder guy in the playoffs.

Andres Ferrer
The Bleacher Bums get more sand kicked in their faces. Andres "Fault" Ferrer will miss 2 weeks with a strained shoulder. Its been a tough year for Hshack and Chicago.

Rheal Scott
Rheal "E" Scott has a bum arm and it will sideline him for 2 weeks. Pbsilver is Rhealy bummed out.

Ramiro Pena
Daddio is hoping to get Madison back in the post-season. Ramiro "Ball" Pena will make that harder by going on the 15 day DL .


INTERNATIONALS

Matty Tavarez Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Chacao, VE Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just another Dog in the minor leagur yard.

Julio Bonilla Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 23 B/T: S/R Born: Villa Altagracia, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Some speed and range for the minors.

David Villalona Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Bonao, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Sordie paid 12 million and a big league contract for this talented pitching prospect with health issues.

Al Benitez Cincinnati Red Light District Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Cristobal, DO Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This kid will take his 10.5 million and throw a party in the Red Light District. Condoms anyone??

Brian Cheng Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Osaka, JP Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I wanted this prospect ,but was out bid by Sordie. It took 9.9 million for this future All-Star Set-up/Closer.

Jose Lugo Jackson Black Bears Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Bethania, PA Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

10.2 million for this  #3 or #4 pitching prospect. Nice pickup for Olemiss33.

Domingo Seanez Salem Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Santiago, MX Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Needs a DITR bump on the splits to make the Bigs.

Orlando Hernandez Salem Salmonbellies Age: 24 B/T: R/R Born: San Cristobal, DO Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

900k and a S/T invite for this DH. He could play in the bigs right now if needed.

Jesus Montanez Salem Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Solito, AW Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

For 7 million and a S/T invite this kid could be a  future GoldGlove 2nd baseman.He has great speed and contact but his low RH split may doom him to platoon duty.

Al Espinosa Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Barahona, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just spending........

Gerardo Campos Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Elias Pina, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

That leftover......

Al Teheran Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Prospect budget..........

Alex Chen Vancouver Totems Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Tokyo, JP Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

So My minors..........

Ezequiel Barcelo Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Yamasa, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Will be stocked next year.........

Tino Martin Salem Salmonbellies Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Osaka, JP Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I was outbid for this nice minor league prospect.Wasn't willing to give him a S/T invite.

Carlos Bonilla Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Higuey, DO Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

With 400k left ............

Andres Martinez Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Haina, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Alls I got were these two.

Eduardo Valdes Louisville Howlers Age: 20 B/T: S/R Born: Tacubaya, MX Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A Minor league slugger who will be at the Howlers spring training.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #7

TRADES
The MADISON MUSKELLUNGES traded Wil Arnold and Fausto Johnson to the CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES for Yorvit Delgado and 1,500,000
Madison grabs one of the Best Closers in Wrigleyville for the playoffs.And 1,500,000 to pay his salary for this year.Charlotte gets a pitching prospect with health issues and a speedy LF prospect with great range.

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Gill Laffey to the SALEM SALMONBELLIES for Michael Marshall and Hector Posada
Salem is looking to make the playoffs and picked up a Solid Starter. Wylie and his City Limits recieved 2 nice pitching prospects for the future. Pitching ain't cheap!!

M L INJURIES

Cory LaRocca
The Bruins lost their Catcher for the rest of the year with a torn hammy. Some injuries are tough to Bear!! 


INTERNATIONALS

Guillermo Domingo Arizona Cobras Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Campina Del Seibo, DO Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Stocking the minors for next year. This guys a gamble?

Phil Saitou Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Seoul, KR Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.8 million for this minor league player with potential.

P.T. Guerrero Arizona Cobras Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Villa Mella, DO Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Spending that left over prospect budget. If this kid gets a DITR bump on his splits......look out!

Alex Sakamoto Wichita Wind Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Yokosuka, JP Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

10.7 million and a S/T invite on yet another great IFA. In this year of the IFA , this kid should make a Silver Slugging Catcher when he gets called up. Even tho his defensive skills are below average he will make up for it on the offensive side.

Angel Cruz Arizona Cobras Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Bajos De Haina, DO Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor leaguer with power.

Dennis Wang Salem Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Sendai City, JP Position(s): P (SP6) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2 million and a S/T invite for this M L Mop-up guy. He may suprise us??

Juan Perez Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Time to spend that left over prospect money. I picked up a average hitting left fielder with good range.With good speed he may be a decent bench player??

Sammy Mercedes Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Mexico City, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3.4 million for this future M L setup guy. His low RH split may hurt a tad , but I still would take him.

Ichiro Iwamura Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Otsuki, JP Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A good hitting minor league DH.

Gorkys Rondon Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Altamira, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This guy will be at Spring training next year. If he's not on the DL that is.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #6

TRADES

The SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD traded Darrell Huff to the LOUISVILLE HOWLERS for Delanor Meacham and 1,300,000
The Howlers get a good hitting prospect. The Shock Squad get some defensive help with his salary paid.


M L INJURIES
Hector Benitez
Hector "The Defector" Benitez will miss 2 months with a torn groin. He is a Misfit ..afterall.

Yannick Earley
The Howlers are taking a chance on this future DL Darling. Yannick " Panic" Earley will miss 3 weeks with a broken toe. When this guy is healthy he will hit the cover off the ball. But can he stay off the DL?

Ricardo Amaral
The Burlington Coat Factory will be sending Ricardo " Mothball" Amaral to the cleaners for 200 days. He was a great Left Hitter specialist. It will be interesting to see if he will get back some of  his MoJo after he's clean.

INTERNATIONALS

Tino Nakamura Madison Muskellunges Age: 23 B/T: R/R Born: Naha, JP Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

17.5 million for this good hitting, major league ready IFA. His health is low and may visit the DL from time to time. Very seldom do you find a player thats fully cooked.

Edgard Martin Charlotte Sometimes Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Central Tinguaro, CU Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.7 million for this speedy prospect who will hit lefty's well.

Al Guillen Cincinnati Red Light District Age: 24 B/T: R/R Born: Central Hatillo, CU Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This is a great signing for only 370K.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #5

TRADES
The CINCINATTI RED LIGHT DISTRICT traded Yamid Pujols to the CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES for Vin Serra
Charlotte gets a nice LF/1stB prospect. Cincy gets a nice young bullpen guy for the future.

The CINCINATTI RED LIGHT DISTRICT traded Miguel Santiago and Edgardo Rivera to the CHICAGO BLEACHER BUMS for Russ Johns
The Red Light Distrct's pick up a young utility player. Chicago gets a couple  promising pitchers .

The CINCINATTI RED LIGHT DISTRICT traded Taylor Towers , Charlie Wyatt and Vic Santana to the TRENTON TOYOTAS for Ron Clayton
Cincy gets a nice young starting pitcher with a shiny new long term contract. The Toyotas get 3 very nice prospects.

The CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES traded Orber Dotel and 2,000,000 to the NEW BRTAIN BRUINS for Jackson Harris , Ren Chang and Shayne Janish
The Bruins pick up a Mark DeRosa type player that can play any position ,anytime ,anyplace.Charlotte continues to add players to his rebuild. This time he gets a great catching prospect and 2 other youngsters.

The MILWAUKEE STURGEONS traded Jimmie Guerrero and 500,000 to the TRENTON TOYOTAS for Javier Manzanillo
A pitching for hitting trade.

The HARTFORD CRUSHERS traded Wilton Martin to the CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES for Tony Pena
Charlotte gets a young injury prone prospect.Hartford gets a much needed M L starting pitcher.


M L INJURIES
Nick Byrne
Nick "Rug" Byrne went on the 60 day DL with a shoulder impingement.This is the first of 3 Posse players on the DL this week.Thats gonna leave a mark. 

Diego Acosta
The Howlers called up this youngster for the second time. And Diego "Pacific" Acosta went out for 2 weeks with back spasms. This kid is having a breakout year and to be more Pacific....he is hitting .349.

Shaggy Castillo
Shaggy "Carpet" Castillo was rolled up and stored on the 60 day DL.This kid was always a injury risk with 20 something health. Ralph will probably bring him back next year. Then hang him up, beat the dust off , and roll him out again. Probably? 

Chip Wilson
Chip "and Cracked" Wilson will miss 2 weeks with a strained hammy. This is part of a double whammy for the Wind. Perhaps they should protect this catcher with bubble wrap??

Lonny Black
Poor Wichita...... Lonny "fade to" Black will miss 3 months with shoulder tendinitis. This R-5 player has promise but its an Ill Wind that Blows in Witch-ita.

Eddie Locke
Eddie "Dread" Locke is back on the 60 day DL and will miss the rest of the season.This is the 3rd time in 2 years and Wishlist could be heard yelling "This is #%#*^&% Bullship!!!"

Miguel Baez
Speaking of Bullship!! Here is the Posse's  second of this weeks Triad to go on the DL.Miguel "Groan" Baez will miss 2 weeks with a sore man boob.Oh the Huge Mammary!! 

Jesse Buhner
The third shirker of the Posse is Jesse "Shames" Buhner. He will miss 2 months with elbow tendinitis. At 5.2 million a year this is Highway Robbery, plain and simple.

Ivan Cortez
Ivan "the mediocre" Cortez will miss 2 months with a torn groin.The Howlers are still on the hook for his 5 million salary. Just another ho-hum day in Wrigleyville and the beat goes on..and on.

Erubiel Espinosa
The Crabbers lose another player to the 60 day DL. Erubiel "The Crucible" Espinosa will test the patience of Ralph and his Crabbers. Think ..Puppies....Beautiful Flowers....Ohhhmmm.....Shhh.


Art Stewart
Art "Smoke" Stewart will miss just over 2 months with tendinitis in the shoulder. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Should Swish be concerned???


INTERNATIONALS

Alex Dali Vancouver Totems Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Oculare Del Tuy, VE Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Picked up a minor leaguer for 170K.

Alving Franco Pittsburgh Pirates Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Nagua, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

16.4 million and a S/T invite for this possible Gold Glover. He will hit for a high average but his health projection is a concern. Careful Ardthomp...Careful.

Michael Suzuki Jackson Black Bears Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Saigon, VN Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

28 million and a S/T invite for this Future Cy-Young contender. This kid is a player you can build around. Kind of makes you yell.... Holy Cow!!!...... or in Vietmanese.. Ho Chi Minh!!

Vic Mercado Trenton Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: San Francisco De Macoris, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a S/T invite for this AAA pitcher who could get a shot at the bigs.

Midre Duran Syracuse Moose Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Guayubin, DO Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

28 million and a major league contract for this future MVP contender. He will be the future Golden Moose!

Pascual Sierra Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Los Llanos, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A S/T invite for this one hitter per inning pitcher.

Rafael Uribe Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

12.7 million for this nice rotation pitching prospect. If he stays healthy he could be the steal of the IFA's.

Andres Espinosa Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: LaGuaira, VE Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4.6 million for this great long relief prospect. Great addition to the rebuild.

David Pizzaro Trenton Toyotas Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Valle De Guanape, VE Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league pitching help.

Ivan Olivares Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Valverde, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.4 million for this M L mop-up pitcher. If he gets a DITR bump on his splits he may be a good rotation guy.

Wilfredo Alvarez Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Distrito Nacional, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.2 million and a S/T invite for this nice set-up prospect. If he had a better RH split he would be great.

Hipolito Maduro New Britain Bruins Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

26.8 million for this great Catching prospect. He will be a future Silver Slugger at the Catching position. But he is below average as a Catcher. But still a nice trade off.

Pablo Aparicio Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Ramon Santana, DO Position(s): 1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A little power in rookie league