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!!

The Week in WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #2

TRADES

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Freddy Stahoviak to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Fausto Santayana , Eduardo Duran and Brad Cogan
Portland gets some defense and Speed. Austin picks up 3 Good Prospects.

The JACKSON JUSTICE traded Harry Mercado to the MEMPHIS BLUES for David Ono and Harpo Westbrook
Memphis gets an Old Starting Pitcher. Jackson gets a couple of AAA/low ML Pitchers

The INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS traded Darrell Fryman , Bob Brooks and Dean Hayes to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Pedro Mercedes
Indy needed a Starting Pitcher and got one from Fargo. Fargo picked up 3 prospects , Some better than others.

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Brad Cogan and Rob Smith to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Rodrigo Merced
Fargo moved another starting pitcher to Austin. They picked up a nice prospect and a AAA player

The SYRACUSE MOOSE traded Corey Rodgers to the TAMPA BAY STARS for Francis Belitz
Tampa needed some Big league catching and traded away a nice defensive shortstop. He was expendable after jmas stole IFA Jorge Fernandez from me!! (See Below)


M L INJURIES

Jason Ransom
Burlingtons RF'er is back after a strained Hammy

Vince Tipton
oh NO!! the dreaded ACL TEAR. Sorry Snowedin. With the ratings hit he will be a LF/1stB player from now on.

Karl Speier
Back Pain ???? Really??? WUSS

Jorge Blanco
This Salmonbellies has healed nicly from his bruised Knee

Russ Dietz
This Peachfuzz so called rookie is already back on the mound.

Len Carver
I'm extremely happy to report that this Pandemonium player has returned form his injury.

Tony Siqueiros
This Supersonic player will be grounded for 3 weeks.


INTERNATIONALS

Ivan Gimenez Memphis Blues Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Cruces, CU Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5.3 million for this nice pitching prospect. May need to limit his innings due to low health.

Damaso Segui Memphis Blues Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Palenque, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Has the wheels for the Bigs. But no bat!!

Jung Woo Portland Pandemonium Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Manila, PH Position(s): C/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Picking up a Rookie League Catcher

Victor Aramboles Portland Pandemonium Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: El Seibo, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could make AAA?

Eduardo Mercado Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Las Matas Cotui, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another nice pitching prospect with health problems. 5 mill for this Sodbuster

David Rincon Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Laguna Verde, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Get dem rookie catchers now!

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

MAN!! I wanted this dude and I was the top bidder fer 4 days. Then i had to much Blantons to drink and when i finally sobered up. BAM!! jmas swooped in and out bid me. My gravestone will Read..... "Madmuldoon spent most of his money on Whiskey ,Women and WIS . The rest he just Pissed Away"

The Week In WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #1

TRADES
The PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM traded Ben Garko and David Martin to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Desi Bonilla
Portland adds a Bat that can also fied for the stretch run. Fargo gets some tasty prospects in return


M L INJURIES
Alberto Fuentes
This Spittoons set-up guy will miss one more week with a sore Elbow.

Junior Maeda
This Season 12 AAA callup is ready to try again after a Shoulder Impingment Injury. The Justice will probably demote him back to AAA.

Hiram Sweeney
This Young Seattle Catcher is ready to Fly!!

Ricardo Hernandez
This Natty Knight will miss the rest of the year with Elbow surgery. Ah 6 mil down the DL Drain. But at least he didn't take a big hit on his numbers.

Rafael Ordaz
This Wrong Turn Free agent signing will miss 2 months with Elbow Problems.He was only a 1 year rental!

Raul Veras
This Peachfuzz suffered a Labrum Tear. He will miss the rest of this year ,but will be back for the 2 remaining years on his contract.

Welington Vizquel
Another year .Another stint on the DL.

Glen Marte
Bostons 4 year 20 million dollar signing will miss 2 weeks with a broken Toe.

Al Rodriguez
This Austin Pitcher is back on the DL. Sore Rotator Cuff this time.

Jumbo MacFarlane
This Rookie Howler will miss 2 weeks with a strained Groin. That will make ya Howl!!

INTERNATIONALS

Al Toca Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: San Isidro, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

12.9 million for this future Superstar??

David Merced Jackson Justice Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Eldorado Culican, MX Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4 million for MR Wildthing!

Alejandro Perez Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Sabana Grande De Boya, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could face LH hitters in the Bigs

Rolando Valenzuela Vancouver Totems Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Ceiba Del Agua, CU Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I paid 5.1 million for this 2nd baseman with Super Range and Speed. May need to visit an Eye Doctor.

Al James San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Moca, DO Position(s): DH/C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Salmonbellies start their IFA spending spree by picking up this Slugger for 2.6 million

Horacio Saenz Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Altamira, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A spring training invite for this decent hitting Catcher/DH

Julio Johnson San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Rio San Juan, DO Position(s): P (SP5) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Big Wallet Salmonbellies grabbed this nice pitching prospect. 15.2 million and a S/T invite

A L WEST SEASON 13 PREVIEW

Helena Barking Moonbats (AL) sordie View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:112-50

OUT: Odalis Oropesa , Luke Malloy , Cam Jones

IN: Willie Sanchez , Jake Womack

PREVIEW: Sordie and his 2 time champion Barking Moonbats won this division for the 6th year in a row. They were also my pick to play in the Series, but they were ousted in the ALCS by the Champion Crushers. With a core of great players the Barkers don't need alot of changes. So Sordie took time away from his filming of "Littlest Women 2"( a Midget Porn Sequel) to attend to his team..  He let Oropesa and Malloy go to free agency and waived Jones. Next he signed free agents Sanchez and Womack. While the loss Of Oropesa will be felt .Sordie did bring in veteran Womack to fill the hole. The Barking Moonbats will be in the playoffs again as div champs.With a little luck they will win their 3rd Wrigleyville title. Prediction: 105-57

San Diego Salmonbellies (AL) mdymond View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:80-82

OUT: B.C. Palacios , Glen Trujillo , Karl Speier , Paul Dong , David Otanez , J.R. Burnett , Ivan Bautista , Pep Tamura , Diego Cedeno , Yorvit Nunez , Lawrence Kerr , Dan Scutaro , Vic Bellhorn

IN: Cam Jones , Mo Huff , Julio Fernandez , Kelvim Yamamoto , P.T. James , Mac Wagner , David Furcal , Calvin Zhang , Victor Quixote , Harold Erstad , B.J. Mathewson , Mac Wagner

PREVIEW: mdymond and his Salmonbellies were in a rebuild mode last year. So it was suprising that they finished close to .500.  After last years Fire Sale Mdymond brought in a Bulldozer and cleared the charred remnants of this team away. He let Palacios, Trujillo ,Speier ,Dong ,Otanez ,Burnett Bautista and Tamura go to free agency. Mdymond then released Cedeno ,Nunez, Kerr and traded away Scutaro and Bellhorn.  . Mdymond needed to construct a new team. He started by claiming Jones and signing free agents Huff and Fernandez. Then he promoted Yamamoto ,James ,Wagner , Furcal ,Zhang and picked up Quixote ,Erstad and Mathewson in the R-5. FINALLY!! they traded for Wagner. Man I hate doing complete rebuilds. They take alot of time . This team is built on the cheap and will compete for the worst record and the #1 pick. Mdymond does have alot of cash to spend in the IFA market. so look for some big signings! Prediction: 60-102

Albuquerque Wrong Turns (AL) shynent View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:73-89

OUT: J.P. Cunningham , Dennis Burke , Harry Mercado , Jack Twitchell , Nicholas Meluskey , Jamey Richardson , J.J. Melhuse , Jesus Mendoza , Eric Brooks , Harry Maduro

IN: Jung Li , Dick Collins , Ignacio Herrera , Rafael Ordaz , Jaret Hoffman , Ruben Soriano , P.T. Armas , John Daniels , Nigel Hasegawa , Ralph Sadler , Stu Elder

PREVIEW: Shynet,( a.k.a Bashful)  has returned after his theatrical career ended abruptly. Shy is not a big talker but he did have this to say about his role in Snow White and the Seven Naughty Dwarfs. "They wanted someone smaller". Well I'm not sure if he was talking about Height or Length? But that said, Shynet is a good and capable owner and were lucky to have him back. He sent Cunningham ,Burke ,Mercado ,Twitchell ,Meluskey ,Richardson ,Melhuse and Mendoza to free agency. Then he released Brooks and Maduro. Shynet broke out the checkbook and signed Li ,Collins ,Herrera ,Ordaz ,Hoffman ,Soriano , Armas ,Daniels and Haswgawa to free agent contracts. Finally he promoted Sadler and Elder. Synet gutted this team and spent a fortune in free agency. The Wrong Turns are looking for the right mix of players. We will soon see! Prediction:85-77

Salem Miracle (AL) itsamiracle View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:50-112

OUT: Nigel Hasegawa

IN: Warren Glover , Wade Heath , Geraldo Mercado , Orber Salinas

PREVIEW: Itsamiracle is My friend from old CRD . And last season was tough for him. Theres alot to learn in this game of ours. So this year the training wheels are off and hes going to make a go of it. First he let Haswgawa go to free agency and signed free agent Glover and Heath. Then he promoted Mercado and Salinas. Itsamiracle is lowering his overall payroll to aquire IFA's and top draft picks. If I believed in beginners luck this team could make the playoffs.With some regular luck, they could get to .500 ? Hang in there Oldfart!!Prediction:72-90

A L SOUTH SEASON 13 PREVIEW

Memphis Blues (AL) tchagnon View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:86-76

OUT: Pedro Mercedes , Vinny Goldman , Paul Ryan , Keith Simas , Bill Rivers

IN: Joaquin Morales , Vic Bellhorn

PREVIEW: Tchagnon won the World Series in season 11 and looked to repeat last year. Even though they won this division. They lost in the DCS to this years Champion, Hartford. So the Blues were....uh....Sad ! But they picked themselves up with a Xanex or 2 and went into the offseason with optomism. TC first let Mercedes ,Goldman ,Ryan ,Simas and Rivers go to free agency. He then Signed free agent Morales and traded for Bellhorn.Now that TC has his band together. They will be singing all the way to the division title. And may be in another world series. Prediction:90-72

Jackson Justice (AL) atprasad View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:78-84

OUT: Ruben Soriano , Pete Potvin , Pete Sewell , Greg Lanier

IN: Gail Phillips , Duane Thompson , Harry Mercado , Karl Speier , Ryan Weaver

PREVIEW: Atprasad and his Justice finished under .500 for the first time. With The Jackson Fans calling for Coach Browns head. Atprasad will look to the offseason to quell the unruly fanatics. He let Soriano ,Potvin ,Sewell and Lanier go to free agency.The justice signed free agents Phillips ,Thompson ,Mercado ,Speier and Weaver. The Justice live or die by the Free agent market. But they also are active bringing in IFA's.Look for Atprasad to add a IFA or two but this team may be average right now. Prediction:81-81

Charleston Tobacco Farmers (AL) nwsheehy007 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:78-84

OUT: Sean Cambridge , Lonny Beltran , Rafael Benitez , Joaquin Morales , Douglas Saunders , Fernando Park , Allan Slusarski

IN: Benjamin Hunter , Vinny Goldman , Fausto Almanza , Mo Coleman , Jeremy George , Virgil Siqueiros , Jarrod Barclay , Theo Hartgraves

PREVIEW: The Tabaky Farmers are Close to breaking the .500 mark. Nwsheehy wants a winner ,needs a winner. Last year it was the lack of Runs scored that doomed him. Nwsheehy sent the smoking carcasses of Cambridge ,Beltran ,Benitez and Morales to free agency.Then he released Saunders ,Park and Slusarski. Once the Smoke cleared, the Tabaky farmers signed Hunter and Goldman. Nwsheehy then brought up Almanza ,Coleman ,George and Sisquernos from the Root Cellar.Finally he picked up Barclay and Hartgraves in the R-5 draft. Maybe its the free sample I'm smokin. But I think this team may fight for the division title. If they do win it, you will hear the cry of "It's got to be the Tabaky" across the league. Prediction:90-72

Nashville Posse (AL) illicit View Hardball Dynasty Profile

LAST SEASON:69-93

OUT: Davey Solano , Chuck Cummings , Jorge Valdez , Milt Penny , Brendan Bonilla

IN: Albert Renteria , Ronald Ramirez , Craig Savage , Denny Donatello , Yeico Ramirez

PREVIEW: With one of the Highest payrolls in the league. You would think that Illicits Posse would be hanging em high. But the cotten pickin varmits are leaning up against a post sucking on a sarsaparilla. Illicit needs to strap on his spurs and kick this bunch of mossyhorns in the caboose. He first let Solano and Cummings go down the Free agent trail. Illicit then released Valdez ,Penny and Bonilla. He then went to the free agent stockyards and signed Renteria(Twice) ,R Ramirez ,Savage. The Posse promoted Donotello and roped Y Ramirez in the R-5 Rodeo. Not sure if this Posse will hunt. But if the Tabaky farmers and Blues see dust bihind them. It will be the Posse riding hard. Prediction:85-77