The DARK SIDE OF FREE AGENCY

Free Agency is always about the Money! But this season owners were stingy .Quite a few Free Agents took  hefty paycuts.Some teams may have hit the jackpot.

Timo Mahoney Madison Muskellunges Age: 31 B/T: S/L Born: Hoopa, CA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Moose is Loose in Madison. Timo wanted to return to Syracuse but madison broke out a big check . When asked if it was about the Money Timo replied." Money, get away.Get a good job with good pay and you're okay!!" This Pike took a 5 year 50 million dollar contract to Madison. Thats alot of Clams!

Dallas Carlyle Madison Muskellunges Age: 30 B/T: R/R Born: Marysville, WA Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Madison is a spending like Congress. But unlike Congress, this is daddios cash. Dallas singed a 5 year 39 million contract.Dallas released this statement through his attorney. "Money, get back.I'm all right Jack keep your hands off of my stack" Its gonna take alot of fried Muskellunges to pay the tab for these 2 players.

Tarrik Francis Vancouver Totems Age: 35 B/T: S/R Born: Aurora, CO Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

I spent 32.4 million on a wrigleyville legend on the way out . He did take a pay cut from previous contracts. Tarrick insisted "Money, it's a hit.Don't give me that do goody good bullshit". Thats what Clemens said!

Tony Duncan Memphis Blues Age: 33 B/T: L/L Born: Cairns, AU Position(s): 3B/1B/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Tony "the Doughnut" Duncan came in to the league with a MVP Trophy in his future. But things just haven't worked out for the Doughnut. Tony packed up his Jelly Belly and accepted a pay cut to join the Blues. When reached at his estate .Tony said."Money, it's a crime.Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie ."

Ramon Lo Syracuse Moose Age: 33 B/T: R/R Born: Manila, PH Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Five years ago Ramon Lo signed a 90 million dollar contract . He took the money not caring if he won or lost.He already had 2 rings and 3 Cy-Youngs. Now as he finishes his career its about winning . So he was signed by the Powerhouse Moose for a piddly 2 years 9.4 million. When asked how he will adjust to the pay cut.Lo had this to say. "Money its a Gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash." Hmm .. Dark side of the Moose indeed!

The CHARLESTON TABAKY FARMERS are WRIGLEYVILLE WORLD CHAMPS(no Kidding)

Charleston Tobacco Farmers (AL) nwsheehy007 View Hardball Dynasty Profile

"It's Gotta be the TABAKY..........It's Gotta be the TABAKY." Can you hear the chant? Because Nwsheehy007 and his Charleston team won the World Series (Really ....I'm not kidding:). They came from nowhere as a #6 seed and cruised through the playoffs with a record of 14-3. Before this season the Tabaky Farmers never even made the playoffs. Heck they only had two .500 seasons. So The World was shocked when they swept the Tough Syracuse Moose in the Series. They even suprised this reporter .I picked them to win the division ......kinda . Here was my preview: 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.

I need to get me some of that TABAKY before the Commish outlaws it. "It's Gotta be the TABAKY........Right"

The Week In WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #8

TRADES
No trades!!

M L INJURIES

Derrin Price
This Trenton Pitcher had a little shoulder tendinitis

Karl Speier
two stays on the DL and a 3-10 record!! This guy can't wait for the season to end.

Tony Matos
Let the injun massacre begin!! This brave will miss 6+ months . He will return next year to finish out his contract

Sandy Hiatt
This Injun just has some shoulder tendinitis. not a big deal

Albert Coleridge
Finally the massacre in Indy is complete with this knuckleballer's injury. He will miss a month. that sound you here is Ardthomps monitor flying thru the window!!!


INTERNATIONALS

Jimmie Miranda Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Maracaibo, VE Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

a nice defensive minor dog!

Fernando Castillo Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Fantino, DO Position(s): CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Killer range with speed. not much else here

Cristobal Beltran Burlington Coat Factory Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Potrerillos, CU Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

if he just had a pitch in the 80'S!!..............

Donald Suzuki Cincinnati Howlers Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Kyoto, JP Position(s): C/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Needed a S/T invite for this good defensive Catcher.

The Week in WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #7

TRADES
The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Walter Kerr to FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Dean Hayes , Destin Baldelli and Mike Melfi
Austin begins his fire sale by trading away their new CF'er and his giant contract to Fargo. Fargo gives up a couple pitching prospects and a AAA Catcher

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Louis Rekar to the SALEM MIRACLE for Luis Quintanilla and Kirk Tomko
Austin then trades away a young #4 or #5 starting pitcher. Salem gives up a Good defensive SS, who can't hit. And a newly aquired Closer

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded David Vazquez to the INDIANAPOLIS INJUNS for Eswalin Benitez
Finally Austin traded away an Old DH and his contract for a Young DH who will never be a big time hitter.Just a salary cap move here!!

M L INJURIES

Clyde Ratliff
This Tampa Set-up guy only missed 2 weeks with a sore elbow

Mickey Harville
A Rotator Cuff Parked this Trenton player for 2 weeks.

Aramis Flores
Just a sore shoulder for this Justice mop-up guy

Vic Meadows
This Fargo pitcher was aquired in a trade then signed a big contract extension. Now hes gonna miss 6 months with a labrum tear.Egads !! Could Meadows be put out to Pasture??

Neil Averill
This Wind player will miss another Week

Miguel Ayala
A stiff groin will sideline this boston pitcher for 2 weeks

Geronimo Bournigal
The Howler fans Moaned when this guy sprained his shoulder. Say it aint so Geronimo!!


INTERNATIONALS

Matty Guerrero San Diego Salmonbellies Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Hato Mayor, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.9 million for this "Brief Relief Pitcher"

Gorkys Lopez Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Fundacion, DO Position(s): RF/LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

4.5 million for this Super Seattle Signing!

Geovany Wilfredo Tacoma Toyotas Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Luis Rio Colorado, MX Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2 million and S/T invite for this nice relief prospect

Jesus Rodriguez Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Barahona, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another Farm hand

Louie Iglesias Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Santiago, DO Position(s): SS/3B/2B/CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.7 million and a S/T invite for this defensive gem

Pablo Vega Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Santo Domingo, DO Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Could make it to AAA

Benito Mercado Houston Colt 45's Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Guacara, VE Position(s): P (LRB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

 Innings eater

Odalis Suarez Hartford Crushers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Edo Lara, DO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

6.9 million for this good pitching prospect

Victor Guerrero Chicago Aztecs Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Bluefields, NI Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.1 million for this sickly pitching prospect

Fernando Santiago Burlington Coat Factory Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Curiepe, VE Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3.4 million for this defensive gem with great eyesight!

Diego Acosta Salem Miracle Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Pueblo Nuevo, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

6.8 million for this 3rd baseman with health issues

J.P. Villafuerte Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: El Seibo, DO Position(s): 1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

S/T invite for this minor leaguer

Yorman Javier Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.4 million for this prospect with great pitches . But borderline control. DUCK!!!

The Week In WRIGLEYVILLE S-13 #6

TRADES
The TUSCON ECTOPLASMS traded Rafael Valdez to the BOSTON KNIGHTS for Taylor Riggs


The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Brent Reuschel to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Ruben Rosario and Russell Byrne


The FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS traded Glenn Hull to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Desi Bonilla and Frank Takada


The SALEM MIRACLE traded Ricky Mann to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Matt Kreuter , Donn Payton and Kirk Tomko


The PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM traded Pablo Mairena to the SAN DIEGO SALMONBELLIES for Brett Stein


M L INJURIES
Raul Castillo


David Furcal


Junior Maeda


Gill Laffey


Felix Guerrero


Fred Scanlan


Norberto Ramirez

INTERNATIONALS

John Suzuki Hartford Crushers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Naha, JP Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Shin-Soo Wan Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Fukuoka, JP Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Willie Park Houston Colt 45's Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Hato Mayor, DO Position(s): P (LRB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Michel Diaz Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Elias Pina, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Magglio Ugueto Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Loma de Cabrera, DO Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Felipe Gomez Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Altagracia, DO Position(s): P (LRB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Andres Guerrero Atlanta Peachfuzz Age: 20 B/T: S/L Born: Pueblo Viejo, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Albie Bonifacio Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Santa Lucia, VE Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Davey Solano Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Mao Valverde, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Albert Baez Portland Pandemonium Age: 19 B/T: L/R Born: Edo Lara, DO Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

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