THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-21 #4

TRADES
The TRENTON TOYOTAS traded Vic Santana , Cozy Saipe and Taylor Towers to the DURHAM BULLSHIPPERS for Chad Catalanotto , Nolan O'Leary , Peter Yamamoto and 5,000,000
Big trade here. Trenton pick up 3 very nice players and give their playoff hopes a big boost. Durham gets 3 very tasty prospects for the future. Win for both teams...trouble for us in the NL.

The WASHINGTON D C WINGDINGS traded Harry Jensen , Carlos Seneca , Joaquin Pena and 700,000 to the MADISON MUSKELLUNGES for Charlie McCartney , Danny Barker and Ariel Cerda
The Wingdings begin a busy trade week with 3 good pitchers sent to Madison. They picked up 2 good pitchers and a corner infielder who will be traded later.


The WASHINGTON D C WINGDINGS traded Yuniesky Trevino and Geovany Gardel to the MINNESOTA MISFITS for Enrique Alfonseca and 900,000
Washington then ships a couple of prospects to Minnesota and get a good hitting RF'er in his prime.


The HELENA BARKING MOONBATS traded Sammy Mercedes to the MINNESOTA MISFITS for Randy Rogers and 1,000,000
The Misfits get a really nice closing prospect.The Barking Moonbats get a really nice closing prospect. Pizza! Pizza!


The WASHINGTON D C WINGDINGS traded Charlie McCartney to the DURHAM BULLSHIPPERS for Dioner Redondo
Like I said above Washington traded the corner infielder from Madison to Durham. Durham traded away a pitcher that they got in a earlier trade with Louisville. Pizza! Pizza! squared.


The WASHINTON D C WINGDINGS traded Byron Weathers and 4,000,000 to the LOUISVILLE HOWLERS for Ted Smith
The Wingdings traded away the often injured Byron "Stormy" Weathers to the Howlers. Howlers also get Stormy's Salary paid and send a nice pitching prospect to the Wingdings for the privlege.


M L INJURIES
Wilton Martin
Wilton "Lettuce" Martin will miss 60 days with a 2 week injury. Looks like the Moose will clear a spot on 40 man roster with this move.This will also let Lettuice rest and get crispy.

Emmanuel Caseres
I'm suprised we haven't seen Caseres on the DL in 4 years.This MCL strain will keep him out for 4 weeks.  

Victor Medrano
Victor "Medavic" Medrano pitched 5.1 innings last year and missed the rest of the season with Elbow surgery. This year its 37 innings and he has a shoulder impingment. He'll be back in 2 weeks to try again. Can you say MEDIC!!

Taylor Riggs
Taylor "The Game is" Riggs is back on the DL. This time he'll miss 2 months with a Knee ligament tear. Hatton wants to tear his hair out...assuming he has any??

Doc Hampton
"Call a" Doc Hampton has been traded 3 times since his last injury. Now he finds himself on the Island, a long way from Spokane and injured. He may make it back this season, tho not likely.

Shane Ryal
What d_ y_u kn_w. Shane "No O" Ryal is _n a new team and is back _n the DL. Durham is _nly _ut a milli_n, s_ he's n_t Ryaly Screwed.


Danys Mota
I still remember in season 16 when Danys "Loco" Mota broke his leg and only missed 2 weeks. And now it seems he will miss almost a year with a hamstring tear. Its kind of Bass ackwards.


INTERNATIONALS

Kendry Gonzalez Minnesota Misfits Age: 19 B/T: S/R Born: Nagua, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A good defensive minor league catcher.

Yunesky Hernandez Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Mella, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Range and speed for the minor leagues.

Rafael Pena Salt Lake City Utes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Puerto Plata, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.1 million and a S/T invite for this pitch who may get a shot at the Majors??

Gio Francisco New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Tachira, VE Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another pitch who may get a shot. Only a cool million!

Cesar Mateo Jackson Black Bears Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: San Juan De La Maguana, DO Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Black Bears landed another Whale! This one cost 22 million and he will be a SS RF'er. The Black Bears have spent 40.9 million for two big IFA's. Oh My!!

Max Pichardo Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Central Hatillo, CU Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.2 million for this pitch that may make a M L roster. Seems to be the going rate.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-21 #3

TRADES

The BOSTON KNIGHTS traded Albert Sierra and 1,000,000 to the LOUISVILLE HOWLERS for Cesar Morales , Matt Kreuter and Joakim Lecuona
Louisville gets a solid starting pitcher with a nice new contract. Boston picked up a good pitching prospect and a two other players that Avantreal picked up on the free agent scrap heap.

M L INJURIES

Felix Ramirez
Felix Ramirez suffered a catastrophic injury in season 14. He never was the same after that and now he missed 2 weeks with a elbow bruise. What might have been??

Jeff Terry
It's a sore shoulder for Jeff Terry and he will be out 2 weeks.

Royce Jennings
"Rolls" Royce Jennings Is a veteran Catcher that missed 2 weeks with a stiff hammy. He's already back on the road with style.

Petey Lieber
Petey "Pumpkin" Lieber will miss 2 weeks with sore ribs. The Knights will be happy to get the Galloping Gourd back in CF.

Hick Boucher
It wasn't so long ago when Hick "Food" Boucher was the Fireman of the Year.Now he will mis 60 days with a sprained shoulder. He could be seen at the expressway onramp holding a sign "Will work for food".

Sal Obermueller
Sal "Uber" Obermueller is so very,very,very, not happy. He will miss two very long, long weeks with a shoulder injury.

Bono Kroeger
"NoNo" Bono Kroger went limp with a herniated disk. This Pirate will miss the rest of the season and will get a imaginary girlfriend. But she will be easy to plaese.

Raul Aguilar
First time on the DL for Raul Aguilar. He will only miss 2 weeks with a strained shoulder.

Tarrik Erving
Tarrik Evans was called up last year and has been pretty solid. A forearm cramp will sideline him for 2 weeks.


INTERNATIONALS

Freddy Igarashi Salt Lake City Utes Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Inchon, KR Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.6 million and a S/T invite for this defensive prospect.

Benny Feliz Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This minor league catcher can hit. May get a callup?

Max Elcano Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Tela, HN Position(s): P (SP3) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Innings eater.

Francisco Chavez Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Obregon, MX Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Will be good against Righties.

Yunesky Cruz Tampa Bay Stars Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Potrerillos, CU Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.3 million for this closing prospect.

Vladimir Ethier Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Punto Fijo, VE Position(s): C/1B/RF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

another good hitting minor league catcher for the dogs.

Alex Baek Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Uwajima, JP Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league bullpen depth.

Livan Viciedo Minnesota Misfits Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Hatillo Palma, DO Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Rookie ball innings eater

Oswaldo Melendez Minnesota Misfits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Los Llanos, DO Position(s): LF/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Left fielder with good range and speed.

Tony Tarasco Minnesota Misfits Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Altamira, DO Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Rookie long relief.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-21 #2

TRADES
 The DURHAM BULLSHIPPERS traded Eddie Locke to the WASHINGTON D C WINGDINGS for Goose Marte
The Bullshippers asked for a decent M L catcher on the world chat. He got one from the Wingdings. Washington D C Got a bullpen guy on the last year of his contract.

M L INJURIES

Louis White
Louis "Eggshell" White will miss 60 days with a torn Groin Muscle. I almost had my groin muscle torn of by a Juraez Prostitute. I feel your pain!!

Joe Valdes
He's back! Joe "mamma" Valdes is back on the DL. This time he missed 2 weeks with a sore hip. This will not be the last time we see this DL Darling on the DL.

Mickey Harville
I'm shocked that Mickey "the monkey" Harville hasn't been on the DL since season 16. Thats good considering his sub-40 health rating. Mickey is already back flinging poo in Colorado Springs.

Jacob Clayton
Jacob "Ladder" Clayton has landed on the DL for 2 weeks with a forearm problem. Pbsilver has all the Luck!! 

Benito Franco
Benito "Fineto" Franco spent 11 of his career in the Minors. The Kickapoos signed him to a 1 year million dollar contract and now he may miss the rest of the season. Look for him to retire next year.

Alexi Rios
Alexi "Fangoso" Rios Is back on the DL. Last year this young CF'er took a big hit with a major injury. I was hoping he could comeback...But it's another setback with a pulled hammy. He will try again in 2 weeks. Here's mud in your face.


INTERNATIONALS

Geronimo Johnson Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Tijuana, MX Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Dogs need some Minor League catching.

James Martin Memphis Blues Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: Otsuki, JP Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A Innings Eater.

Alejandro Carrasquel Memphis Blues Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Palenque, DO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Nice pickup for 740k.

Luis Baerga Madison Muskellunges Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Moca, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.5 million for this decent catching prospect.

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-21 #1

Due to my players demanding outragous salaries, and my propensity to give into thier outragous demands.  Which has led to the unfortunate circumstances of my own mismanaged budget, and  WIS refusal to raise my Debt Ceiling. So unlike our elected leaders I am forced to stay under a budget. Therefore my Advanced Scouting is at it's lowest since writing this Blog. This will make it hard to see the projections of all the players under 27 .  I will do my best not to overly brag about them or lament about them.-Mad

TRADES

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Luis Quintanilla 1,900,000 to the MADISON MUSLELLUNGES for Koyie Schoeneweis
Madison gets a Gold Glove Shortstop with about half his salary paid. He should help Madison's defense and pitching staff. Austin gets a younger shortstop and dumps some salary.

The DURHAM BULLSHIPPERS traded Sal James 2,000,000 to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for Quinn Kennedy
Durham buys a young prospect for a minor leaguer and 2,000,000. Win, win, for both teams.


M L INJURIES

Eduardo Delgado
Just a little shoulder strain for this very nice relief pitcher. Eduardo "O" Delgado should be back O so soon.

Tony Pena
Tony "Hello" Pena was a hot free agent 3 years ago. This year he stayed on the shelf till San Francisco signed him to a 1 year 4.8 mil contract. He lasted long enough to wave hello to the Kickapoo fans, then left with a shoulder injury. Hello Pena will get a cold reception when he returns in 60 days.

Ernie Jenkins
Ernie "The Urn" Jenkins has been a fixture in center field for the Misfits. The ashes of many a flyball have met thier end to the Urns glove. The Urn has lost a step in the last few years and Minnesota lost him for a few weeks with a strained shoulder.


INTERNATIONALS

Melky Guardado Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Chihuahua, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Some minor league pitching help.

Julio Santayana Syracuse Moose Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Oriente, CU Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.9 million clams for this new Moose. Can you say stolen bases??

Carlos Alomar Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Valle De Guanape, VE Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

6.5 million for this very nice closer prospect.From what I can see he should be a good one.

Javier Lopez Jackson Black Bears Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Olemiss spent 18.9 million and a S/T invite for this years 1st big IFA. Max power and speed on the base paths = MVP maybe?
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