Gahanna Baseball Confederacy

GBC future

2009-08-06T19:55:00.003-04:00

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

2009-08-06T13:39:00.000-04:00

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

2009-08-06T12:37:00.001-04:00

We are now at 18 managers.

2009-08-06T10:43:00.002-04:00

Midwest Sliders claim Francisco Cervelli C and release Paul Bako C

SeaWolves are available - manager has resigned

2009-08-04T18:48:00.002-04:00

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

2009-08-04T18:47:00.002-04:00

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

FA move

2009-08-04T16:05:00.001-04:00

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

FA

2009-08-04T10:10:00.001-04:00

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

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

2009-08-03T23:19:00.001-04:00

off its 40 man roster.

Bloomington Brawlers acquire Clint Sammons C and release Luis Vizcaino P

2009-08-03T23:10:00.001-04:00

2009-07-31T00:23:00.002-04:00

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

2009-07-30T19:44:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-30T18:47:00.001-04:00

They need innings.

Buffalo Bisons are Available

2009-07-30T16:49:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-29T14:01:00.002-04:00

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

FIREBALLS ADD DUSTIN NIPPERT AND BRENT TOMKO DROP CORDERO AND QUINLIN

2009-07-25T11:51:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-20T12:43:00.000-04:00

Stretch Run to Decide GBC Division Championships

2009-07-18T09:36:00.003-04:00

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

2009-07-17T23:52:00.003-04:00

to fill out our 40 man roster.

Trade Deadline has come and gone - Many overused players farmed

2009-07-17T08:56:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-17T08:34:00.002-04:00

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

2009-07-16T12:50:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-16T10:54:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-16T09:44:00.000-04:00

Trade Deadline - Tonight Midnight - Eastern Time

2009-07-16T08:28:00.001-04:00

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

More Info on Playoffs

2009-07-15T11:48:00.002-04:00

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.

2009-07-15T10:25:00.001-04:00

Playoff Rosters

2009-07-14T22:04:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-14T13:35:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-14T09:30:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-14T09:02:00.002-04:00

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

2009-07-14T08:27:00.003-04:00

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

2009-07-13T19:09:00.000-04:00

Gahanna Naturals sign Dennys Reyes and release Kevin De La Cruz

2009-07-13T12:10:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-13T00:23:00.002-04:00

San Carlos Outlaws sign Travis Ishikawa and release Joel Hanrahan

2009-07-12T15:46:00.000-04:00

Races in Gahanna Baseball Confederacy are Incredible

2009-07-11T09:53:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-10T15:27:00.000-04:00

Cobras release Chris Duncan and pickup Franklyn German

2009-07-10T14:03:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-10T01:12:00.001-04:00

Thanks

PCL Top 10 from 2005

2009-07-09T10:45:00.000-04:00

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

2009-07-08T20:30:00.001-04:00

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

2009-07-08T17:14:00.003-04:00

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

2009-07-07T15:10:00.003-04:00

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

2009-07-04T11:47:00.002-04:00

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

2009-07-01T17:30:00.002-04:00

Outlaws put Vlad Guerrero ON THE BLOCK

2009-06-30T16:14:00.001-04:00

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

2009-06-30T14:57:00.002-04:00

First move of new GM Bob Mayhew.

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

2009-06-28T10:18:00.001-04:00

Gahanna Naturals sign Randy Wells release Cutter Dykstra

2009-06-28T10:09:00.000-04:00

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

2009-06-25T09:32:00.003-04:00

Gahanna Naturals sign Scott Eyre and release Angel Pagan

2009-06-25T09:32:00.001-04:00

Misfits Just Don't Fit?

2009-06-24T19:21:00.001-04:00

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

2009-06-24T14:27:00.001-04:00

2 claims for Sherbrooke: Podsednik and Crosby

2009-06-23T23:04:00.002-04:00

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

Shortest MVP - Bobby Shantz 5' 6"

2009-06-22T21:32:00.003-04:00

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.

2009-06-22T14:43:00.001-04:00

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

SeaWolves sign Barrett and release A Lopez

2009-06-21T10:56:00.001-04:00

Posted to disk

Locomotives Free Agent Moves

2009-06-20T08:24:00.004-04:00

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

2009-06-16T00:48:00.001-04:00

GBC Trade

2009-06-13T13:36:00.002-04:00

Ridgewood confirms trade with Cobras.

Cobras and Dodgers make a trade

2009-06-13T09:24:00.002-04:00

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

2009-06-11T23:26:00.001-04:00

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

Scottsdale Cobras Looking For

2009-06-11T10:35:00.002-04:00

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

2009-06-10T08:55:00.002-04:00

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

2009-06-08T12:39:00.001-04:00

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

2009-06-03T14:00:00.002-04:00

Seventeen Teams Still In the Hunt

2009-05-30T06:54:00.001-04:00

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

2009-05-29T18:40:00.001-04:00

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

2009-05-29T08:40:00.002-04:00

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

2009-05-26T02:07:00.002-04:00

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

2009-05-26T01:12:00.001-04:00

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

2009-05-25T23:12:00.001-04:00

Gahanna Naturals sign Angel Pagan OF - release Daniel Cortes P

2009-05-22T09:50:00.001-04:00

Due to injury to DeJesus.

2009-05-19T17:15:00.002-04:00

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

2009-05-15T13:10:00.002-04:00

Where is the ball going?

2009-05-14T08:58:00.002-04:00

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)

2009-05-14T07:58:00.001-04:00


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

2009-05-08T13:37:00.001-04:00

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

2009-05-08T08:37:00.001-04:00

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

2009-05-06T21:23:00.000-04:00

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

2009-05-04T01:54:00.002-04:00

Naturals sign Ramon Troncoso - release Michael Brandtley

2009-05-03T22:11:00.001-04:00

Today’s game and my Rivera Rant

2009-05-01T07:50:00.000-04:00

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

2009-04-30T19:57:00.001-04:00

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

2009-04-30T07:52:00.002-04:00

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

2009-04-22T13:20:00.001-04:00

Outlaws owner has resigned so we have an opening again.

Congrats Bill Dod

2009-04-20T12:49:00.001-04:00

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

New Manager

2009-04-19T21:05:00.002-04:00

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

2009-04-17T21:02:00.001-04:00

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.

2009-04-17T10:58:00.002-04:00

midwest sliders claim FA inf Brendan Ryan and release Dallas McPherson

Marvels cut Holm...Marvels Pick up LoDuca C

2009-04-15T19:37:00.000-04:00

POSTED

San Carlos releases Nick Adenhart (RIP) adds Josh Outman

2009-04-09T13:24:00.000-04:00

What Do You Do?

2009-04-08T10:10:00.002-04:00

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

2009-04-01T18:50:00.002-04:00

Locomotives cut Wilin Rosario

2009-04-01T14:12:00.001-04:00

Sorry for being late on this.

Camelot Knights release Lou Marson C

2009-03-31T23:47:00.001-04:00

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

2009-03-31T21:57:00.001-04:00

Bay Bad Men release four players to reach 40 man roster

2009-03-31T08:33:00.002-04:00

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

2009-03-31T08:03:00.001-04:00