THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #3

TRADES

The MADISON MUSKELLUNGES traded Phillip Pryce to the ARIZONA COBRAS for Christian Shin , Art Desmond and Rudy West
Arizona gets a great CF/2nd base prospect ready for the Bigs.He may be a injury risk so Swish may limit his innings.Madison builds for the future with 2 prospects and a major league ready #5 or long relief guy.

The SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD traded Kordell Madson to the BOSTON KNIGHTS for Tomas Alvarez and 3,600,000
Scottsdale gets a Starting Pitcher that has put together 1 good season in 8 years. Perhaps this will change with a great Scottsdale defense behind him.? Boston gets a nice prospect with potential.


The BURLINGTON COAT FACTORIES traded Les Crawford and Stump Lawson to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS for Don Nunnally and 4,600,000
Burlington upgraded their defense with the addition of Nunnally. Now can they can keep him off the DL? Austin get 2 good prospects. 

The WITCHITA WIND traded Kyle Romero and Milton Kinkade to the BURLINGTON COAT FACTORIES for Phil Koh , Tony Romero and Eduardo Villa
Burlington gets a stud SS that the Wind found in the R-5 several years ago, and a DH. Witchita gets 3 very tasty pitching prospects. Good trade for both teams


The Hartford Crushers traded Wandy Durazo to the MADISON MUSKELLUNGES for Bernie James
Hartford needs some minor league pitching help to replace the exhausted ones.Madison is the first to step up with a helping hand. Nice

The ARIZONA COBRAS traded Bernie James and Wally Clark to the PITTSBURGH PIRATES for Robb Holder and 2,750,000
Arizona gets a nice long relief guy and some of this years salary paid. Pittsburgh gets 2 very nice pitching prospects.

The LOUISVILLE HOWLERS traded Tino Wood , Rich Gosling and Harold Pierzynski to the HARTFORD CRUSHERS for Stu Riske
Louisville chips in 3 pitchers yo help out Taz21.

The CHARLESTON TOBACCO FARMERS traded Del Gallardo to the HARTFORD CRUSHERS for Les Plesac
Charleston gives a pitcher also!!

M L INJURIES

Raul Lima
Raul Lima will miss several months with Elbow Surgery. Anything goes in the Red Light District.

Joe Valdes
Joe "Momma" Valdez is back on the DL Again. He never recovered from the Swine Flu epidemic last year in Colorado Springs.


Byron Weathers
Just a broken finger for Byron "Stormy" Weathers. He does have a temper and tends to flip the bird. Now he will have to use his other hand.


Ernest Truman
Ernest "Would I Lie" Truman is a DL Darling. This time its a sore back. Maybe he's crying wolf??

INTERNATIONALS

Jose Armas New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Santo Domingo, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A S/T invite for this very nice defensive catcher.Should help out his minor league pitching.

Rigo Barcelo Tampa Bay Stars Age: 23 B/T: R/R Born: Las Matas Cotui, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This cat is almost ready for the bigs. He should get a shot .Nice pick up for 540K

Alex Cortez Charlotte Sometimes Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Los Abreus, CU Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.1 million for this innings eater. If he gets a DITR bump on his splits he may be very good.

Ivan Sosa Tampa Bay Stars Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Hato Mayor Del Rey, DO Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.3 million for this wild child. Still......... he may get a shot.

Tatsuya Kim Trenton Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Kobe, JP Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

851K and a S/T invite for this Closer prospect.

Rico Iglesias New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Curiepe, VE Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another wild child.

Quilvio Ontiveros Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Francisco De Macoris, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.2 million for this defensive minor league player.

Luis Wilfredo Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 18 B/T: L/R Born: Santo Domingo, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Bandits are stocking up on good minor leaguers. Hoping for some good DITR's me thinks!!

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #2

TRADES

The MADISON MUSKELLUNGES traded Harry Pena to the SCOTTSDALE SHOCK SQUAD for Jeff Dupler and 2,000,000

Scottsdale gets a great hitter that if put in RF, may win another GG. Madison gets one of the best defensive players in Wrigleyville who can hit lefties well. 


M L INJURIES

Zach Goodwin
Zach "Any Win is a" Goodwin was signed injured off the free agent list. Then promptly put on the DL. Goodwin will be injury free in 2 weeks. Then the Dodgers may use him as a replacement when another player goes down.


Victor Ramirez
Is it just me or do the Salmonbellies have some of the worst luck?? This time its Victor "Victoria" Ramirez who has a terrible injury. This 2nd year 9 million arb player will miss most of the season with nerve irritation. Too bad, he is a very promising young player who may not get a big contract in arb next year.

Juan Ruiz
Just a little back strain for this Muskie. Juan Ruiz is having a down year after being taken to Arbitration. Temper .......Temper!

Felix Guerrero
It's been over a year since Felix Guerrero landed on the DL. This time he will miss 3 months with the pesky nerve irritation bug. It's an Ill wind a blowing in Wichita.

Miguel Maradona
The Toyotas lost a front quarter panel and the passenger side door when Miguel Maradona injured his neck. He will miss the rest of the season.

Rick Reagan
Rick "He's Sick" Reagan is Baaaaacckkk, on the DL for the 11th time in his infamous career. He's Sick, will be taking a year off.....ouch!!

Max Cubillan
Max "Mum" Cubillan is out for the season with a torn hammy. Dullaghan may want to curl up in a ball and cry......."Why Mum Why!!

Ivan Troncoso
The Toyotas lost their SS Ivan Troncoso for a couple weeks with a fractured leg. There went the shiny new bumper and the grill!!

Jamie Flaherty
The Toyotas went out and signed a damaged player then put him on the DL.Jamie "I've got a " Flaherty may be used as a spare after he gets patched up.

Felipe Jose
Felipe "Flippen Hosed" Jose will miss 2 months with bulging disk. This guy is a very good player when healthy and until now, has been so.Tchagnon is a gambling man indeed!

Harry Paz
Poor Tchagnon...........Another player goes down for the season. Harry "Big" Paz may retire after 15 good years.He was a solid pitcher!


INTERNATIONALS

Denny Kojima Trenton Toyotas Age: 19 B/T: S/L Born: Yokosuka, JP Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Needs a DITR bump on the RH split and Stamina. Worth a shot

Kaito Liang Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Kabul, AF Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.2 million and a S/T invite for this future Mop-up/Long relief guy.

Santo Ugueto Salem Salmonbellies Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Marianao, CU Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

If this S/T invite gets a DITR bump on his stamina. Look out!

Alex Paredes Louisville Howlers Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Higuera De Zaragoza, MX Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A S/T invite landed this Minor League DH.

Jorge Guerrero Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Pedro de Macoris, DO Position(s): C/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A nice Minor League Catcher with M L aspirations. Only took a S/T invite to land him.

Felipe Marichal Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Ceiba Del Agua, CU Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Howlers are handing out the S/T invites like it's goverment stimulus money.

Alfredo Tejera New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Caripito, VE Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Just a Rookie filler

Kazuhiro Kobayashi Chicago Black Sox Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Fukuoka, JP Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Like the Kobyashi Maru Simulation. No winner here.

Louie Pinzon Colorado Springs Bandits Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Edo Lara, DO Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.6 million for this prospect who could get a shot at the Bigs.

Julio Espinosa Trenton Toyotas Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Nigua, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This new Toyota may need some upgrades .

Victor Osuna New Britain Bruins Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Quivican, CU Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A S/T invite for this AA/AAA pitcher

BEST OF THE SEASON 1 DRAFT

As promised, here is a list of several players who for various reasons, made great contributions to their teams.They are not neccisarily in order of greatness or number picked. But all have some worthy Attributes.



POSITION PLAYERS

Vic Chavez Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 36 B/T: R/R Born: Benton, MS Position(s): LF/1B/RF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

With 629 stolen bases and counting ,Vic "Sick" Chavez is currently 3rd in Wriglleyville. With a career .287 batting average, Vic has been one of the best leadoff hitters to date.He has also picked up a Ring and several awards along the way. Zmoty drafted this Thief at #2 overall and he didn't disappoint all the fans  who payed to see him play.

J.T. Nichols Milwaukee Sturgeon Age: 36 B/T: R/R Born: Forsyth, MT Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Probably one of the best power hitter in Wrigleyville. J.T. "Double" Nichols is currently 2nd in career homers with 696. Up until several years ago he was a career .300 hitter but has fallen down to .292. Oh and lest I forget.  Double Nichols has a Ring ,HRD championship, 4 Siver Slugger Trophys and 6 All-Star appearances.The Man from Forsyth Montana was drafted #6 overall by Sandberg. Nice job!!

Doug Tewksbury none none Age: 36 B/T: L/L Born: Carson, CA Position(s): LF/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Normally I would pass over a LF'er/1st baseman with a .288 batting average and only 380 home runs. But this #23 pick made up for it with his glove, playing in 10,211 innings and only commited 30 Errors!! This is why Doug "Out" Tewsbury won 3 World Series with the Moonbats. It's a crime this cat only won 1 GG award. After retiring, Doug Out has been digging a fallout/survival shelter in his back yard. They are Coming!!

Sammy Gandarillas San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 36 B/T: L/R Born: Lecompte, LA Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Here is a great defensive Catcher and a nice pickup at #70. He can't hit a lick but has been solid behind the plate with 267 base stealers caught out of 821 attempts. While thats not Eye-popping numbers you can't deny his 4 World Series Rings. How many Big League Catchers are there with 4 Rings?? This is the reason I included him in this list.

 PITCHERS

Hub Taguchi Helena Barking Moonbats Age: 38 B/T: R/R Born: Madison, ME Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

With 447 saves and counting Hub "hubba hubba" Taguchi is one of the best closers in the game. His lifetime 3.65 ERA is hall of fame worthy and was a steal at #17.With an overall 69 rating, offhand he looked average at best but when you look more closely at his splits and control. It was easy to see why he's one of the best. Also he has never been on the DL so his durability is something to be commended. Hubba Hubba has 3 Rings and 3 All-Star appearances but no FOY's. Curious???

Vinny Goldman Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 37 B/T: S/R Born: Paterson, NJ Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Vinny "Barbarino" Goldman is a relief guy who has an occasional stint as a closer.While he only has 120 wins and 154 saves, if you look closer you will see the big picture. This guys lifetime 3.52 ERA and 1.20 WHIP is spectacular for a guy who averages 143 innings a season in the pen. If you have a guy like Vinny in your Bullpen,you are fortunate. He can throw in 90-100 games a year and this allows you to shorten your pitching roster and add another position player. Thats Nice! With 2 Rings and a FOY trophy he was a steal at #20.

Ken Andrews San Francisco Kickapoos Age: 36 B/T: S/R Born: Hurricane, WV Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

If you like Vinny you're gonna like Ken "Doll" Andrews. Ken Doll has a lifetime 2.67 ERA and 1.07 ERA with an average of 118 inngs per season out of the pen. It's nice to have a long relief guy you can put in every other game and know he will keep your lead or give your guys a chance to come back. And his teams did  come back, 101 times with 197 saves. With 4 Rings and 3 All-Star appearances he was a great find at #22 in the draft.

B.C. Olivares none none Age: 38 B/T: R/R Born: Washington, MO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

B.C "Caveman" Olivares completes the Trilogy of bullpen gems.His lifetime 4.32 ERA and 1.34 WHIP is of note at pick #39. He was used as a closer more than Vinny and Ken with 258 saves and 72 wins. Along the way he picked up a Ring and a FOY award with 5 All-Star appearances. It has been reported that Caveman has embarked on a new career in personal Massage therapy. After attending the prestigous Slap and Tickle School of Massage.  Caveman has been hired as John Travoltas personel masseur.

BEST LATE ROUNDER

Glen Trujillo none none Age: 36 B/T: R/R Born: Springfield, MO Position(s): DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

At pick #136 in the draft Glen "Be" Trujillo has a career .292 Batting average. Add 298 Homers and over 1,000 RBI's and anyone would love to have "Be Trujillo" on their team.


CRASH DAVIS PLAYER

Bey Leslie Charleston Tobacco Farmers Age: 37 B/T: R/R Born: Yorkville, IL Position(s): RF/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Come on Nwsheehy!! After 18 years in the minors............Give this guy his shot!

THE WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-19 #1

TRADES

The AUSTIN CITY LIMITS traded Jumbo MacFarlane to the HELENA BARKING MOONBATS for B.C. Alomar , Dante Swindell and Clayton Bragg
Helena Picks up a much needed starting pitcher. Austin gets 2 nice pitching prospects and a M L fill in.


M L INJURIES

Neifi Nunez
Nefi "The Flying" Nunez will miss a month with a sore .....er..Wing. He lasted 1 game for the Crushers. Couldn't fly very far ..it seems. 

Bryan Greisinger
Bryan "I'm Dyin" Greisinger was found dead in his hotel by Cicinnati team officals. Bryan was so excited about the discovery of the "god particle" .He went to Mamasitas house of Pinoche in the Red Light District and purchased the Big Bang package. He was fine until Fat Florence rolled over him reaching for a box of Twinkies.Fat Florence Flattens another poor soul! 

Don Hyzdu
Don "Raw" Hyzdu  is back on the DL after last years brief stay.This time he will miss over 2 months. Looks like the Howlers got the Raw deal in that trade.


INTERNATIONALS

Kaito Liang Fargo Prairie Dogs Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Kabul, AF Position(s): P (LRA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

2.2 million and a Spring Training invite for this good pitching prospect.

Santo Ugueto Salem Salmonbellies Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Marianao, CU Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A spring Training invite for this pitching specialist. Probably be brought in to face 1 lefty.

Alex Paredes Louisville Howlers Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Higuera De Zaragoza, MX Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Another S/T invite for this already injured minor league catcher.

Jorge Guerrero Louisville Howlers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: San Pedro de Macoris, DO Position(s): C/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Minor league catcher

Yorvit Diaz Scottsdale Shock Squad Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Mao, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5.2 million for this nice defensive player. If he gets a DITR bump on his hitting..........could be very good.

Tony Hukata Vancouver Totems Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Hyogo, JP Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.4 million for this average player. He looked better before he signed.....sigh!