GBC future

Bob has officially turned running the league over to me and has cut ties to the league.
He has added me as administrator of blog so we can continue using it for the time being.

Unlike Bob I am not retired and I work a rotating shift so I can't play games on Bob's early morning schedule. I have to work the weekend but Monday I hope to have a simple page added to my league site to post results and database

Let's finish the season and then we can see where we go from there.

Thanks to the guys who have written me with their support and to Bob for his help in this transition

Terry

GBC Operations Have Ceased

GBC Operations Have Ceased

OK guys the writing is on the wall and I’m finally catching on. With 25% of the teams open and only 50% of the remaining managers voting in the poll on reorganization, I see no reason to put more of my time into running the GBC. This is not a decision I have made in haste or with bad feelings toward anyone. Folks should do what they feel is best and there is no reason to beat this dead horse for another month to get a champion in a defunct league.

If anyone wants to complete the season on their own, the updated disk will remain available on the blog for the next couple days. After that the blog will be deleted.

I will be moving on to other interests and wish everyone well. It certainly appears to me that these types of simulation leagues/games are on their last legs.

Thanks to those of you that participated fully and good luck to everyone.

Bob Mayhew

Marvels are available - manager has resigned

We are now at 18 managers.

Midwest Sliders claim Francisco Cervelli C and release Paul Bako C

SeaWolves are available - manager has resigned

Anyone interested in taking over the team, please let me know. This includes managers who do not have a team in the Cartwright League. In the meantime I will run the team.

SeaWolves release J Donald and sign Luke Carlin

Couldn't release Cabreara as they need him to play infield.

FA move

Dodgers drop J. Banks (P ) and pick up C. Miller (C)

FA

Dodgers place R. Doumit C on DL and pick up Corky Miller.

South Park add Pitcher B. Carlyle and release OF Ben Revere

off its 40 man roster.

Bloomington Brawlers acquire Clint Sammons C and release Luis Vizcaino P

The Bison release Felix Pie and pick up Joel Hanrahan. Bison also release Ledezma and claim Jason Isringhausen.

Dean Toso takes over as GM for the Bisons

Thanks Dean

I think this team has a good shot at making the playoffs and doing ok if Pujols stays healthy.

Bisons sign Masa Kobayashi and release Daryl Jones

They need innings.

Buffalo Bisons are Available

As some of you may have noticed the Bisons’ MP has not been changed for some time with the exception of when I stepped in and made a couple moves due to usage issues. The manager has failed to reply to repeated emails and therefore, I have decided to make them a league run team.

The Bisons are in the Musial Division of the Cartwright League and as all the teams in the Musial Division are still in the race, I wanted to give all the managers in the Cooperstown League an opportunity to take the team over (except myself and Bryan who already have a team in each league).

If you have interest please email me.

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent P Ian Kennedy,NYY, release P Mark Hendrickson BALT

Bob's favorite injured prospect!
7th and final free agent pick.

FIREBALLS ADD DUSTIN NIPPERT AND BRENT TOMKO DROP CORDERO AND QUINLIN

Mill Street Blues drop Lou Montanez OF and add Julian Tavarez P

Stretch Run to Decide GBC Division Championships

GBC is down to the last 30 games, all of which are against division opponents, and both leagues have many races to be decided.

Both divisions of the Cooperstown League have ties for first place. The Mantle Division has the Aesir, Cobras, and Indians at the top while the Aaron Division has the Naturals and Brawlers in a dead heat at the top with the Cows 3-games back. The races for the 4th place finishes in the Cooperstown League include the Blue Sox and Knights in the Aaron Division and the Marvels and Bad Men in the Mantle Division.

The Cartwright League has no drama for the regular season Division Championships as the Misfits hold a 22 game lead in the Musial Division and the Royals are riding high with a 6-game lead over the Mallers in the Clemente Division. The Musial Division race for the two remaining playoff berths and the important 4th place position includes all of the remaining teams in the Division. Only 4-games separate the 5 teams. In the Clemente Division the race for the final playoff spot and the 4th place bye in the Draft Pick Tournament includes the SeaWolves, Sliders, and Dodgers.

Only 3-teams appear to have nothing to play for in the remaining regular season games except the chance to be a spoiler for the other teams. The Athletics, Fireballs, and Outlaws are just too far back to get in on any kind of race. However, in a short playoff series anything can happen so they could make a surprise run in the Draft Pick Tournament.

It appears likely that injuries and usage limitations will play an important part in all of the regular season races. I know my Naturals have limited bullpen innings remaining for their top bullpen pitchers and I’m sure other teams are having similar issues.

Please keep a close watch on your MPs as I will be farming overused players on a daily basis. Remember the 150% limitation for hitters vs LHP or RHP.
Also keep in mind that while usage violations do not make a player ineligible for the playoffs, INJURIES DO CARRY OVER into the playoffs. So if you have wrapped up a position, it may be advantageous to rest your regulars.

cows add C Steve Holm

to fill out our 40 man roster.

Trade Deadline has come and gone - Many overused players farmed

I just posted an updated disk with numerous overused players farmed. Please check your MP for proper coverage.

Bisons sign Zack Jackson and Aquino Lopez - release Matt Tolbert and Kullen Kulbacki

Owner of Bisons has not responded to emails asking for MP update, so I made these moves to maintain reasonable coverage.

Naturals sign M Cairo and release Anthony Reyes

Marvels Cut League and Sadler...pick up Al Reyes and Rusch

Cobras release Ike Davis, Chris Nelson, and J.P. Arencibia and pickup Dan Meyer, Alberto Castillo, and Jorge Julio.

Trade Deadline - Tonight Midnight - Eastern Time

All trades or free agent moves (playoff eligible) must be POSTED on this blog by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (EASTERN TIME).

More Info on Playoffs

There will be one day off after the end of the regular season and one day off between each round of the playoffs. Of course as a playoff series can end in as few as 4 games or last as long as 7 games, the longest series of the round will determine the timeframe.

Misfits pick up Mike Adams in time for the playoffs. Glendon Rusch is released.

Playoff Rosters

I wanted to make sure that the following info was out to all managers before the trade deadline. (Remember for a free agent to be eligible to play in a playoff series he must be picked up by the trade deadline.)

As in MLB, GBC playoff rosters are 25 players and cannot be altered during the course of each individual series EXCEPT if player(s) are injured. If a player is injured, for more than the game being played, he can be placed on the DL and replaced by an eligible player on the team’s 40 man roster. Of course the player must serve his 15 days on the DL before being eligible to return to the playoffs.

This allows a team to keep only 2 active catchers and 4 starting pitchers active on their playoff rosters. I believe this is necessary to avoid situations where a team has no eligible players to fill certain positions when injuries occur.

So you should take the time now to develop your playoff roster strategy and pick up players who are needed for the playoff series to come.

All playoff series will be 7 games in the format HHOAAAOHH with starting pitchers needing a minimum of 3 days rest, so it will be possible to use a 4 man starting rotation. The highest seeded team will get the home field advantage.

Thanks
Bob

the erie sea wolves

the erie sea wolves ... in need of at bats to complete the season ... will drop mike adams and mike antonelli ... and ... the sea wolves will pick up jolbert cabrera and luis gonzalez ... both very need to give some bats support to erie ...

Please Note

To be eligible for post-season play a players actual PA/BF must exceed 99. In the post-season a SP must have 5 actual MLB starts to start a GBC playoff game. Batters with less than 30 actual split PAs (versus either left handed or right handed pitchers) are not eligible to start a game versus that style pitcher in the playoffs.

Please Note

DMB software will not allow an injured player (or player on the DL) to be released. This is not a GBC rule, as it was not neccesary to make a rule that the game already enforces.

Time is running out - Outlaws Looking to deal Vlad Guerrero

Vlad just hit 2 more bombs and he could add a lot to a decent team's offense for the stretch run and playoffs. His numbers are good (.291 - .340 - .551) with 31 homers and 89 RBIs.

The Outlaws are looking for players that can help them be competitive next season. This could include players on your minor league roster who have stats for 2009. The positions we need to fill are closer, 2B, or 3B. Always looking for starting pitching also. I don't care if the player(s) have stats for the current GBC season.

Mill Street Blues drop Lou Montanez OF and add Julian Tavarez P

Gahanna Naturals sign Dennys Reyes and release Kevin De La Cruz

Mill Street Blues release Dennys Reyes P and Kevin Jepsen P and acquire Carl Pavano P and Edgar Gonzalez P

San Carlos Outlaws sign Travis Ishikawa and release Joel Hanrahan

Races in Gahanna Baseball Confederacy are Incredible

With seven teams still in the discussion for a division championship in the Cooperstown League, and only 36 games remaining, which teams will prevail? A three-way tie at the top in the Mantle Division is the highlight and any league commissioner’s dream. The Aaron Division has two teams tied at the top and two more teams within five games of the lead.

The Misfits and Royals have made the race for first in the Clemente and Musial Divisions of the Cartwright League boring and facists (Crash Davis: Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.). They need to take Crash’s advice and lose some games. However, the race for the final playoff slots and fourth place finish in the Musial Division includes at least four and maybe all five of the remaining teams in the Division. The Sliders and Dodgers are still battling it out for that all important fourth place position in the Clemente Division.

Next week’s six games wrap up inter-divisional play. After that it’s thirty games all against divisional opponents. All this and the GBC trade deadline is fast approaching. Please note that free agents claimed after the trade deadline are ineligible for post-season play. So it would be prudent to add that 3rd catcher prior to the deadline. Again I want to remind everyone to check the usage of free agent pickups as many are used up for the regular season.

Please keep in mind that trading draft picks is not allowed during this time of the season. Violators will be removed from the league as we do not need cheaters any more than MLB needs the steroid/HGH cheats.

Remember that all moves which change the makeup of your 40-man roster must be posted to the league blog. Claims are first come, first serve. Please do NOT add or subtract players to your 40-man roster when submitting updated MPs. They will not load.

Bloomington Brawlers release Travis Ishikawa and add Chris Duncan OF

Cobras release Chris Duncan and pickup Franklyn German

Sherbrooke release Brian Bass (RP) and Matt Treanor (C) and sign David Robertson (RP) and Johnny Gomes (OF)

Thanks

PCL Top 10 from 2005

In their October 23, 2005 issue BBA gives the Top 10 Prospects in each minor league. I wondered just how accurate the BBA “experts” were and so here we go.

AAA – Pacific Coast League

1. Felix Hernandez – Now this is a true number 1 guy. The REAL DEAL.
2. Rickie Weeks – I have my doubts. He can’t seem to hit for a decent average.
3. Prince Fielder – I really like this guy. He’s a fat man who can move a little.
4. Conor Jackson – Not a lot of offense for a first baseman or left fielder. But I did enjoy his father in JAG.
5. Matt Cain – Good pitcher and good choice by BBA.
6. Casey Kotchman – A decent bench player I guess but not enough offense.
7. Carlos Quentin – Is he as good as his 2008 season? If so great but I wonder if he’s one of those “head-cases”.
8. Dan Johnson – Flop – Flop – Flop
9. Ezequiel Astacio – WHO???
10. Jeff Mathis – Mendoza-line catcher so far.

The Second Ten here has #17 Joe Saunders and #18 Josh Willingham.

Bloomington Brawlers release Horacio Ramirez P and add Mitch Stetter P from free agency

Baseball America’s Top 10 Lists - 3 ½ Seasons Later

In their October 23, 2005 issue BBA gives the Top 10 Prospects in each minor league. I wondered just how accurate the BBA “experts” were and so here we go.
AAA - International League
1 Delmon Young – Well I would have expected more from the #1 guy. While he has been a full time player, he certainly hasn’t put up impressive numbers. And I don’t see him getting any better.
2. Francisco Liriano – I guess he’s still young for a pitcher but he seems to be best at “arm trouble”. Obviously the verdict is still out and probably depends on his health as much as anything.
3. Zach Duke – He’s off to a solid start this season. However, up to this point he’s at best a 4th or 5th guy in the rotation.
4. Ryan Howard – Enough said.
5. Andy Marte – As an Indian fan I think “Enough said” pretty much says it all.
6. Edwin Encarnacion – Good season last year but injured most of this season. Right now he appears to be a solid player for the future.
7. Kyle Davis – A marginal pitcher for any team. Don’t see him getting any better.
8. Brandon McCarthy – He’s tall. Can’t stay healthy and doesn’t put up good numbers when he is healthy.
9. Brian Anderson – Not even a good 5th outfielder.
10. Aaron Hill – Good middle infielder. This guy can hit and I would love to have him on my team.
Maybe 3 of the 10 would be worth keeping on a roster for GBC.
Actually BBA’s Second Ten MAY have worked out a little better as #17 Dustin Pedroia and #19 Curtis Grandeson seem to be pretty fair players.
Next I’ll do the PCL.

erie would like to drop and add

the erie seawolves would like to drop relievers hinshaw and loe and add justin hampson and brian stokes

The Aesir make their last FA move and hope to survive the rest of the year!! Aesir pick up free agent Trever Miller and cut Richie Sexson.

Bloomington Brawlers are taking offers for Travis Ishikawa 1B. The Brawlers needs are SS and OF. Also, will be looking to deal Michael Young 3B after

Outlaws put Vlad Guerrero ON THE BLOCK

My analysis of the Outlaws indicates that Vlad can't help me in the future. So he is available for trade and we are only 15 days away from the deadline. He could sure make a difference this season for a team that's on the edge.

I'm looking for NEXT SEASON and our needs are as follows: 2B, 3B, OF, or closer. If interested make an offer.

Outlaws sign Dmitri Young and release Carlin

First move of new GM Bob Mayhew.

Mill Street Blues sign Kiko Calero and Angel Guzman release G Gonzalez and I Kennedy

Gahanna Naturals sign Randy Wells release Cutter Dykstra

Mill Street Blues sign Todd Coffey and Merkin Valdez - release Chad Bradford and Buddy Carlyle

Gahanna Naturals sign Scott Eyre and release Angel Pagan

Misfits Just Don't Fit?

The Misfits are well named as do not seem to belong in the Musial Division of the Cartwright League. There lead over the Blues and Bluebirds currently stands at 18 games. As a team their GBC OPS (.873) and HR/PA (.043) far exceed their MLB OPS (.808) and HR/PA (.037). The biggest surprise is Jack Cust who is hitting 91 points above his MLB average and with 68% usage he has already exceeded his MLB doubles, triples, and is approaching his actual homer number. Hell he even has a stolen base in the GBC, something he didn’t manage (or even attempt) in MLB last season.

However, only 6 games separate the other five teams in the Division and therefore all of the teams are still in the hunt for the playoffs and fit nicely in the Division.

Bloomington Brawlers release Phil Dumatrait P and add Matt Palmer P from free agency

2 claims for Sherbrooke: Podsednik and Crosby

The As claim Scott Podsednik and Bobby Crosby. The 2 players released are Mike Lamb and John McDonald.

Shortest MVP - Bobby Shantz 5' 6"

Per "Baseball Gold - Mining Nuggets From Our National Pastime", Bobby Shantz the MVP in 1952 with 24 wins for the Athletics was the shortest MVP ever at 5' 6". Yogi is listed at 5' 8", Suziki at 5' 9", and O'Farrell played so long ago that his height isn't listed on Baseball Reference.

MIDWEST SLIDERS CLAIM INF CASEY MCGEHEE MILW AND RELEASE P MASA KOBAYASHI

SeaWolves sign Barrett and release A Lopez

Posted to disk

Locomotives Free Agent Moves

The new owner of the Locomotives has made some moves due to usage limits. Players released are Byrdak, Larue, and Walker. Signed are Valentine, L Hernandez, and Batista.

Sherbrooke acquire the outfielder Laynce Nix and release the infielder Miguel Cairo

GBC Trade

Ridgewood confirms trade with Cobras.

Cobras and Dodgers make a trade

The Scottsdale Cobras trade catching prospect, Kyle Skipworth to the Ridgewood Dodgers for RP, Jesse Carlson.

The Asgard Aesir pick up free agent Gary Sheffield and cut Nick Evans.

Scottsdale Cobras Looking For

The Scottsdale Cobras are looking for;

At BAts from the Right Handed Side of the Plate for C, 2B, 3B, and also bullpen help.

We have to offer Andruw Jones, Chris Duncan, Brad Penny, and/or Prospect Kyle Skipworth.

If interested, let me know.

Players getting close to max usage

I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of usage limits vs LHP or RHP. Of course this will not be a surprise to anyone who has read the rules.

Ryan Langerhans (Royals) has exceeded the 150% limit vs LHP and must be farmed for the remainder of the regular season.

The following players are getting close to usage limits vs a specific type of pitcher:

vsLHP:
Lowrie - SeaWolves
Torrealba - Bisons
Martinez - Fireballs
Stewart - Aesir
Gerut - Locomotives
Cruz - Locomotives
Lowell - Locomotives
Evans - Aesir

vsRHP:
Zobrist - Marvels
Hanigan - Marvels
Blanco - Cobras
Rodriguez - Marvels

The usage rules and reports are available on the league blog and I suggest everyone check the reports often.

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent P Burke Badenhop,FL, release P Jake Odorizzi, MIL

Bloomington Brawlers release Chad Moeller C and add from free agency Ryan Hanigan

Seventeen Teams Still In the Hunt

90 games into the GBC season we still have 10 teams within 5 games of a Division Title and 17 within the same margin for a trip to the playoffs.

The Misfits in the Musial Division of the Cartwright League are the only team that has a substantial lead for a divisional title. It seems unlikely that they will be caught with a 9 game bulge over the Bluebirds at this point in the season.

The Aaron Division of the Cooperstown League has the most contested race with 4 teams within 3 games of each other.

All teams should be checking for usage as I have farmed a few players who have reached their limit.

Asgard Claim

Asgard picks up Jeff Farnsworth as a free agent to fill the roster spot opened by trading Guerrier and Zumaya for Delcarmen.

Bay Bad Men trade P Manny Delcarmen Bos to the Asgard Aesir for P Matt Guerrier MN and P Joel Zumaya DET. Bad Men also release OF Travis Buck OAK

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent P Mark Difelice, Milw, release SS Bobby Crosby OAK

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent OF Michael Cuddyer, MN, release C Michael Barrett Tor

Sherbrooke release Michael Cuddyer (OF) and sign Edward Mujica (RP)

Gahanna Naturals sign Angel Pagan OF - release Daniel Cortes P

Due to injury to DeJesus.

The Asgard Aesir release Wily Mo Pena pick up Danny Ardoin as a free agent due to an injury to our starting catcher. Release Dmitri Young and pick up Matt Guerrier as a free agent. Release Eric Chavez and pick up Matt Herges as a free agent. Wow! This team did not plan very well for a whole season!!!

MIDWEST SLIDERS CLAIM FA P JAKE WESTBROOK AND RELEASE P ADAM MILLER CLEV

Where is the ball going?

On this report you can find how often Individual Batters hit balls to each Position. You can see how often Individual Batters hit balls to the Infield and Outfield, or Left and Right side of the field, as well as the percentage of time they did so

Hitting Charts Allowed by All Teams Pitchers Against All Opponents Batters 
All Leagues, Team - All Teams, Opponent - All Opponents, 
All Batters, All Pitchers, All Dates, All Parks
Any Position, Any Score, Any Inning, Any Outs, Any Base, Any Count
All Hitting Types

Pitcher  LF   CF   RF   3B   SS   2B   1B   P    C   In    Out   In % Out % Left  Right  L %   R %    
Totals  3974 4967 3590 4396 6484 5641 2919 1989 591 22020 12531 63.73 36.27 14854 12150 42.99 35.17  
RHPs    2871 3600 2586 3249 4742 4126 2123 1516 423 16179  9057 64.11 35.89 10862  8835 43.04 35.01  
LHPs    1103 1367 1004 1147 1741 1515  796  473 168  5840  3474 62.70 37.30  3991  3315 42.85 35.59  

GBC Active Hit Streaks (10 or more games)

Batter               #    Starting and Ending Dates
Reyes,Jo ( Cows )    15   June 4 -- Still Active
Aviles ( Blue Sox )  13   May 30 -- Still Active
Scott ( Marvels )    12   June 5 -- Still Active
Hardy ( Paints )     10   May 15 -- Still Active

seawolves MP updated

i would like to update the seawolves MP ... i would like to have KYLE DAVIES activated and then farm SHAUN MARCUM ... bill dod

The Asgard Aesir release Mike Rivera and pick up Rob Bowen from free agency.

Bloomington Brawlers release Justin Hampson P and add David Aardsma from free agency

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent P Scott Richmond, TOR, release SS Brent Lillibridge CSox

Naturals sign Ramon Troncoso - release Michael Brandtley

Today’s game and my Rivera Rant

Naturals trailing 3 to 1 in the top of the 9th, NONE of the SIX available relief pitchers are tired, and the CM brings in Rivera??? In fact Rivera was used the game before for 23 pitches and 4 of the other relievers had 2 days rest???? DMB CM SUCKS!!!!!

DMB MP and CM Closer Usage – I’m not satisfied

M Rivera is the closer for my Naturals. He has appeared in 27 games to date and was misused by the CM on at least 7 to 9 occasions (26% to 33% of the time). So that means that he has less usage remaining for the rest of the season. This is a weakness that repeats time after time with the DMB CM.

At all times my bullpen is made up of 6 active relief pitchers and in none of the occasions were all of them tired when the CM brought Rivera into the game as other than a closer. Rivera has never appeared anyplace but closer in my MP.

Five times Rivera was brought in while the Naturals were trailing and in the second game of the season he was put in while we were 5 runs behind??? What the Hell good is a closer when you are 5 runs down????

On two occasions he was brought in when we were leading by 4 or more runs and in one of those games he was brought in to pitch 2 innings??? Why use innings when any bum can close games like this out?

On two occasions he was brought in to pitch the 8th and 9th innings with the game tied. I probably would not use him in this way and most MLB managers don’t use a top closer in this way either unless it’s a playoff game.

I note that Strat-O-Matic and now Action PC allow more detailed instructions on bullpen usage. In fact even SBS (which is free) allows for strict closer usage. I will be interested to see if Version 10 deals with this issue.

Only 4 Teams are Out of Contention 64 Games into the Season

With just over a third of the schedule completed only four teams are more than 4 games out of a playoff position. As anything can happen in a short series, that means that 20 of 24 teams are still alive for the overall championship.

The GBC has had numerous winning and losing streaks so far. Eleven losing streaks, by 10 different teams (the Bisons have had 2 streaks), of 7 or more games has occurred. The longest streak has been 11 by the Dodgers. Six teams have had winning streaks of 7 or more games with the longest streak of 11 games being owned by the Locomotives.

We have one manager opening at this time. The San Carlos Outlaws, one of the teams seemingly out of the race, are available.

Outlaws release Scott Elbert and sign Luke Carlin CA

Outlaws owner has resigned so we have an opening again.

Congrats Bill Dod

Congratulations to Bill Dod who coached his HS baseball team to his 450 career win this weekend!
http://www.souheganbaseball.org/

New Manager

Hi Guys,

My name is Dean Toso and I am taking over the Chillicothe Paints and remaning them the Asgard Aesir. I have been in DMB/PTP leagues for 20+ years and look forward to joining the GBC. I see a few names in the manager list I know. Thanks. Dean

State of Play

My wife and I caught the opening of the movie and it was very good. Not too many decent movies these days but I would recommend this one.

midwest sliders claim FA inf Brendan Ryan and release Dallas McPherson

Marvels cut Holm...Marvels Pick up LoDuca C

POSTED

San Carlos releases Nick Adenhart (RIP) adds Josh Outman

What Do You Do?

When your top 5 draft picks all stink. How about;

1. Ryan Braun - .232 BA
2. Miguel Cabrera - .199 BA
3. Scott Kazmir - 7.55 ERA
4. Alfonso Soriano - .205 BA
5. Ichiro Suzuki - .247 BA

Bay Bad Men acquire free agent P Luis Ayala, MN, release P Radames Liz Bal

Locomotives cut Wilin Rosario

Sorry for being late on this.

Camelot Knights release Lou Marson C

Bloomington Brawlers release Tyler Greene and Josh Donaldson to get to 40 man roster

Bay Bad Men release four players to reach 40 man roster

The Bay Bad Men release Juan Ramirez P, Jonathan Lucroy C, Tim Dillard P, and Adam Loewen P

Misfits release Anthony Swarzak and Andrew Cashner

Cobras release Julio Borbon to get down to 40 players,

Montreal Royal cuts

The Montreal Royals cut the following players to get down to 40 players.
Engel Beltre, Hank Conger and Javier Valentin.

Froggy JB's

Jellybellies release infielder Chris Burke

the midwest sliders claim ron mahay p kc off the free agent list and sends him he the farm team. bryan anderson a c prospect from stl is released

Mill Street Blues release 5 players

Ron Mahay, Trevor Miller, Jolbert Cabrera, Cladio Vargas, and Jake Westbrook have been released to get the Blues roster down to 40 players.

Gahanna Naturals Release 5 Players

Kurt Birkins, Ramon Troncoso, Brandon Duckworth, John Parrish, and Brendan Ryan have all been released to get the Naturals' roster down to 40 players.

Cobras release Dontrelle Willis, 1 More To Go.

Or Hitting

Try to find a prolonged period of time when Ichiro hit .205.

Mike Vieau takes the reigns of the Midwest Sliders

I will send out an email soon.

Problems with Francisco??? Check this out !!!

Dodger 'Real life Team Pitching' Dodger 'Real life Team Hitting'

WHIP 6th Ave. 4th SB 6th
ERA 5th Runs 1st BB 10th
K's 4th Hits 1st Ave./LHP 7th
QS 2nd Dbls 1st Ave./RHP 4th
CG 1st Tpls 4th RBI/LHP 2nd
RC/27 7th RBI 2nd RBI/RHP 2nd
K/BB 7th RC 1st
BB/9 8th TB 1st

These are for entire GBC. If you look at just my own Cartwright League......They are substancially better. You would think that a team with these numbers would have a
pretty good shot at 55% or even better within a weaker division. The Dodgers have
struggled to win 1/3 and have the worst record in the GBC.
I don't think Bob likes me.................!! :( :(

Cobras release Fernando Perez, 2 more to go.

Cobras release Mitchell Boggs. 3 more to go.

kameron loe placed on the farm and

kameron loe placed on the farm and aquilino lopez activated for the erie sea wolves

Paints release Pablo Ozuna

the sea wolves, at 41 players ...

the sea wolves, at 41 players ... will drop Kae-Yun Kim to reach the 40 player limit

SEA WOLVES WILL FINALIZE ROSTER TO 40 .. BY

SEA WOLVES WILL FINALIZE ROSTER TO 40 .. BY DROPPINGBOONE LOGAN AND GREG REYNOLDS WHICH SHOULD PUT OUR ROSTER AT 40

Competitive Races in all four Divisions of GBC

We are 30 games into the season and the division races are all close. In the Cooperstown League both divisions have a tie for the lead and only four teams trailing by more than 3 games. The Cartwright League is not as tightly packed as six teams are more than 3 games back. However, the largest lead is the 2 game lead the Misfits hold over the Locomotives. All games to this point have been intra-divisional.

The hottest teams are the Brawlers, Royals, and the Jellybellies who have won 8 of their last 10 games. The SeaWolves have won 6 of their last 10 but hold the longest active winning streak with 4 in a row. The streak has moved them 1 game up on the Mallers.

Jermaine Dye (.398/31/13) of the Bisons dominates the Triple Crown Hitting board in the Cartwright League as does Rick Ankeil (.372/22/13) of the Paints in the Cooperstown League. Cliff Lee of the Indians is the only 5 game winner to this point with numerous pitchers having won 4 games. The surprise saves leader is Craig Breslow of the SeaWolves with 10 saves.

Paints release Accardo (used up) and signs Jamey Wright

Cobras release Mike Hinckley

Bay Bad Men pick up Free Agent Sharion Martis RHP, WA

And release Kason Gabbard. Cuts to 40 will be at a future date.

Grand Canyon cuts Mitch Stetter and Ryan Hanigan to get to 40 players

I will send in new MP shortly.

GCM will retain all 7 rookies that they selected in rookie draft.

Bob, At some point, are you going to add the players from Rookie draft to the database?

Bisons Release Jamey Wright

San Carlos Releases 4 Players

DeWayne Wise
Joaquin Arias
Bryan LaHair
Kyle Farnsworth

Cobras select Julio Borbon, OF, Texas Rangers, 2/20/86

Blues select Neftali Soto 3B, CIN - 02/28/1989

Blues select Yorman Rodriguez OF, CIN - 08/15/1992

Naturals select Michael Brantley OF, CLE - 05/15/1987

Naturals select Kevin De La Cruz P, CLE - 08/01/1988

Erie SeaWolves will list players to fill their minoir league draft ...

Kae-Yun Kim Arizona C 1992
Jose Pena St Louis CF 05/17/1992
Roberto de la Cruz St Louis 3B 1992
Julian Yan Colorado OF 1992
Manuel Montilla Colorado P 1992
Ramon Hurtado Colorado P 1992
Alving Megias Colorado P 1992
Jose Belen Colorado P 1992
Garis Pena Toronto SS 03/17/92

Bay Bad Men select Jonathan Lucroy,C, Milwaukee Brewers 6/13/86

Montreal Royals: Josh Lindblom LAD RHP June 6,89

San Carlos selects Nolan Reimold or Jordan Danks and we're done with draft

Cobras select Chris Nelson, SS, Colorado Rockies, 9/3/85

Cobras select Ike Davis, 1B, New York Mets, 3/22/87

Indians select Ross Seaton P, HOU -09/18/1989

Naturals select Cutter Dykstra, OF, MLK - 06/19/1989

Blues select Shooter Hunt, P, MIN - 08/16/1986

Marvels select Blake Wood P KC8/8/1985 (7th)

Marvels will pass the rest of draft

Camelot Knights pass on the rest of the minor league draft

even tho my major league team is stinking it up!!

San Carlos Rd 8 Sunday 4:30 slot select Ryan Perry P DET 2/13/87

Bisons select Kellen Kulbacki OF SD 11/21/85

Bisons select Brandon Erbe RHP BAL 12/25/87

Tri-State Buckeyes select Devin, Mesoraco, C, 6/19/1988, CIN, (8th Round)

Tri-State Buckeyes select Juan Duran, OF, 9/2/1991,CIN (7th Round)

Bay Bad Men select Jake Odorizzi P, Milwaukee Brewers (National league Wild Card 2008) 3/27/90

Bloomington Brawlers pass rest of draft

The Dodgers will pass the remainder of the Prospect draft.

Montreal Royals: Engel Beltre OF, 01/11/1989, TEX

Misfits select Anthony Swarzak P Twins 9/10/1985

Bloomington Brawlers select Josh Donaldson C 12-8-85 OAK

Locomotives will pass

the erie seawolves will select Jeffrey Locke. Braves, P, 11/20/1987

the erie seawolves will select new hampshire's own Jeffrey Locke. Braves, P, 11/20/1987

Outlaws select Michael Burgess OF, WAS - 10/20/1988

Mill Street Blues select Taylor Green, 3B, MIL - 11/02/1986

Gahanna Naturals select Brandon Allen 1B, CWS - 01/12/1986

Bay Bad Men select Juan Ramirez P, Sea, 8/16/88

Cobras select Michael Taylor, OF, Philadelphia Phillies, 12/19/85

Marvels select Trevor Reckling Angels P 5/22/1989

Rd. 6 minor draft Camelot Knights select Casey Kelly SS BOS 10/4/89

MVS selects LHP Nick Hagadone (BOS) 1/1/1986

Cobras select Christian Friedrich, P, Colorado Rockies, 7/8/87

Bluebirds select Casey Crosby P, DET - 09/17/1988

Bluebirds select Lorenzo Cain OF, MIL - 04/13/1986

Gahanna Naturals select Austin Romine CA, NYY - 11/22/1988

Blues select Danny valencia 3B, MIN - 09/19/1984

Outlaws select Beau Mills 3B, CLE - 08/15/1986

Dodgers need 1 more for 40: Steve J. King Wash. INF. 10-2-1987

Montreal Royals: Hank Conger C, LAA 1/29/88

Hank Conger Born 1/29/1988 (21 years old) C, LAA

Tri-State Buckeyes select Blake Beavan, RP, Texas, Born: Jan 17, 1989

Montreal Royals: Sean West LHP Marlins June 15,86

Bloomington Brawlers select Cedric Hunter OF 3-10-88 San Diego

Bisons select Daryl Jones OF STL 6/25/87

Jellybellies select SS Justin Jackson 12/11/1988

Locomotives select Jacob McGee - P - TB - 8/6/86

Bad Men Select Kyle Drabek, P, Phillies, 12/8/87

Locomotives select Wilin Rosario - C - COL - 2/23/89

Misfits select Andrew Cashner, Pitcher Cubs 9/11/1986

child care calls ... a list attached

BRAD HOLT RHP, METS 10/13/1986

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH LHP, ROCKIES 07/08/1987

SEAN WEST LHP, MARLINS 06/15/1986

Rd. 5 minor draft Camelot Knights select Jemile Weeks 2B OAK 1/26/87

Rd. 4 minor draft Camelot Knights select Koji Uehara SP 4/3/75 BAL

cows pass on draft

management will like to have a few open roster spots.

cows select Dellin Betances P NYY 3/28/88

Bisons select Ross Detwiler LHP WAS 3/6/86

Athletics select for their last pick David Cooper, 1B, Toronto, 2/12/1987

New Market Mallers done in the prospect draft

Bloomington Brawlers select Rd. 5 Daniel Bard RHP 6-25-85 BOS

Blue Sox slect Mitch Atkins, P, 10/1/85, Cubs

Fulton is finished drafting

Tri-State Buckeyes select Chris Valaika, SS, Reds, 08-14-85

MVS Round 5 - 3B Wes Hodges (CLE) 9/14/1984

Mallers select Chris Marrero 1B Nationals 7/2/1988 (Flowers taken in 3rd round)

Misfits select Brad Lincoln, SP PITTS May 25, 1985

Bay Bad Men select JEREMY JEFFRESS RHP, BREWERS 09/21/1987 (effective @4:30PM)

Dodgers take Ivan Dejesus SS LAD 5-1-1987

Jellybellies select P Cole Rohrbough 5/23/1987

San Carlos select Jess Todd Sp STL 4/20/86

Mill Street Blues select David Huff P, CLE - 08/22/1984

Marvels select Mike Main P Texas 12/14/1988

Gahanna Naturals select Lonnie Chisenhall SS, CLE - 10/04/1988

FIREBALLS SELECT HENRY SOSA P GIANTS 07/28/1985

erie seawolves will select ... have a list for this afternoon's selection

here is a list
i will check this afternoon
after child care activities

MARTIN PEREZ LHP, RANGERS 04/04/1991

FREDDIE FREEMAN 1B, BRAVES 09/12/1989

BRAD HOLT RHP, METS 10/13/1986

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH LHP, ROCKIES 07/08/1987

SEAN WEST LHP, MARLINS 06/15/1986

DANIEL BARD RHP, RED SOX 06/25/1985

JEREMY JEFFRESS RHP, BREWERS 09/21/1987

RD 5 Indians- Bud Norris, P, 3-2-85, Astros

Cobras select Freddie Freeman, 1B, Atlanta Braves, 9/12/89

Indians RD4-Everth Cabrera IF, 11/17/86. Padres

In Rockies system last season

Cobras select Kyle Skipworth, C, Florida Marlins, 3/1/90

Bloomington Brawlers RD 4 select Tyler Greene SS STL 8-17-83

MVS selects C Bryan Anderson (STL) 12/16/1986

Fireballs Adrian Cardenas 2B Born 10/10/1987

Cows Select Andrew Brackman NYY P 12/4/85

Gahanna Naturals select Daniel Cortes P, KCR - 03/04/1987

Jellybellies take OF Josh Reddick 2/19/1987

Blues select Gerardo Parra OF, ARZ - 05/06/1987

Bisons select Wilson Ramos C Min 8/10/87

the erie seawolves will select JASON DONALD SS, PHILLIES 09/04/1984

Dodgers select Jairo Heredia RHP NYY 10-08-1989

Blue Sox select Bradley S. Bergesen, P, Orioles. 9/25/85

Montreal Royals: Jason Castro C, Houston June 18,87

San Carlos select Gorkys Hernandez OF ATL 9/7/87

Marvels will take Dan Duffy, KC, SP, 12-21-88

Tri-State Buckeyes select Drew Stubbs, OF, Reds, 10-04-84

Bay Bad Men select Phillippe Aumont P, SEA 1/7/89

Locomotives select Jose Tabata - OF - PIT - 8/12/88

Mallers select Michael Saunders, OF SEA 11/19/1986

Misfits select Kenshin Kawakami, SP, ATL, 6/22/1975

Round 4 - Pick 1: Athletics select NICK WEGLARZ OF, INDIANS 12/16/1987

Locomotives select Chris Carter - 1B - OAK - 12/18/86

Bisons select Carlos Triunfel SS SEA 2/27/90

Athletics select Desmond Jennings, OF, Devil Rays, 10/30/1986

Bloomington Brawlers select Jeremy Hellickson RHP Tampa Bay 4-8-87

Bluebirds RD3 Greg Halman OF, SEA - 08/26/1987

Bluebirds RD2 Jason Castro CA, HOU - 06/18/1987

Bluebirds RD 1 - Dominic Brown OF, PHL - 09/03/1987

Camelot Knights select Aaron Hicks OF MIN 10/2/89

Cows Select BEN REVERE OF Twins 5/3/88

Tri-State Buckeyes select Joshua D. Fields, SP, Seattle, Born: Aug. 19, 1985

Jellybellies select C Tyler Flowers 1/24/1986

the erie seawolves will select Junichi Tazawa P 06/06/86 red sox

i am off to a high school boys tournament game and will need to leave my selection before i do
i will check when i get home
and if he is gone
will make another selection

Misfits select Jhouyls Chacin, RSP, COL, dob Jan 7, 1988

Mallers select Todd Frazier, SS, Cinc, DOB 2-12-86

Bad Men Select Matt Dominquez 3B, Marlins 8/28/89

MVS selects P Adam Miller (CLE) 11/26/1984

Blue Sox select Edgar Ramos Martinez, P. 10/23/1981, Red Sox

San Carlos Angel Villalona 1b SF Giants 8/13/1990

Montreal Royals : Wilmer Flores SS NY Mets Aug 6, 91

Marvels select Mat Latos P San Diego 12/09/87

Dodger 3rd Rd. pick is Ethan Martin RHP LAD 6/06/1989

Mill Street Blues select Brett Lawrie C, MIL - 01/18/1990

Gahanna Naturals select Austin Jackson Of, NYY - 02/01/1987

FIREBALLS SELECT JORDAN SCHAFER OF ATLANTA 09/04/1986

Dodgers select Andrew Lambo OF LAD 8-11-1988

Cobras select Kyle Blanks, 1B, San Diego Padres, 9/11/86

Carlisle starts rd 3 with Xavier Brooks Paul, OF, 02/25/1985, Phillies

Carlisle selects Wilkin Chal Ruan, OF, 09/18/1978, Phillies

Cobras select J.P. Arencibia, C, TOR, 1/5/86

MVS takes P Carlos Carrasco (PHI) 11/25/03

Fireballs select Brett Cecil P BLUE JAYS 7/2/1986

Bisons select Elvis Andrus SS Texas 8/26/88

Gahanna Naturals select Aaron Poreda P, CWS - 10/01/1986

Grand canyon Marvels select Jordan Walden Angels P 11/16/87

Cows Select C Jesus Montero NY Yankees 11/28/89

sorry for the delay but finally got a connection again after being snowed in

Blues select Wade Davis P, TPA - 09//07/1985

Montreal Royals : Brett Wallace 3B, STL Aug 26, 1986

San Carlos selects Justin Smoak 1b TEX 12/5/1986

Fulton Blue Sox select David Hernandez, P, 05/13/1985, Orioles

Bisons select Derek Holland LHP Texas 10/9/86

FJBellies select P Tim Alderson 11/03/88 Giants

Jellybelliies - Jake Arrieta, BAL - 03/06/1986

Bad Men Select Jarrod Parker, P Diamondbacks, 11/24/88

NM Mallers select Michel Inoa, P, Oakland, Sept. 24, 1991

Misfits select Eric Hosmer, 1b, Kansas City, Oct 24, 1989

Locomotives select Andrew McCutchen - OF - PIT - 10/10/1986

Camelot Knights select Dayan Viciedo CHW 3/10/89

Seawolves select logan morrison, 1B, FLA - 08/25/1987

Bloomington Brawlers select Yonder Alonso 1B CIN 4-8-87

Tri State selects Josh Vitters 3B Cubs 8/27/1989 (Valid at 1:30 pm Eastern)

SeaWolves select Mike Stanton OF, SEA - 11/08/1989

The Athletics select Mike Moustakas, 3B, Royals, 09/11/1988

Cows select OF Fernando Martinez NY Mets 10/10/88

Athletics select Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles, 02/11/1987

Dodgers select Carlos Santana C Cleveland B. 4-8-1986

Camelot Knights select Matt Laporta OF 1/8/85

Bloomington Brawlers select Chris Tillman RHP Orioles 4-15-88

The Tri-State Buckeyes will select Jason Heyward, RF, Atlanta Braves, 8-9-89

Misfits select Tim Beckham, SS, Tampa Bay, Jan 27, 1990

New Market Mallers select Brett Anderson, P, Oakland, Feb. 1,1988

Bad Men Select Pedro Alvarez 3B, PIT - 2/6/87

Blue Sox select Buster Posey C, SFG - 03/27/1987

San Carlos- Trevor Cahill Sp OAK 3/1/1988

MVS Selects RHP Rick Porcello - DET - 12/27/1988

Montreal Royals Colby Rasmus OF, STL Aug 11, 86

Dodgers Select Neftali Feliz RHP Tex. 5-2-1988

Proper Name: Neftali Feliz (Antonio)Born: May 2, 1988 in Azua, Dominican RepublicHigh School:Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 180Bats: R Throws: R

Mill Street Blues select Lars Anderson 1B, BOS - 09/25/1987

Marvels selects Jordan Zimmerman P, WAS - 5/23/1986

Gahanna Naturals select Tommy Hanson P, ATL - 08/28/1986

Fireballs select Gordon Beckham SS, CWS - 09/16/1986

Cobras select Madison Bumgarner P, San Francisco Giants, 8/1/89

Scrappers select Matt Wieters C - Baltimore Orioles - May 21, 1986

Naturals select Don Mattingly 1B - NYY - 04/20/1961

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