OMG Whats gonna happen on the 30th!
Printable View
OMG Whats gonna happen on the 30th!
EVEN11323: Hopefully it's just a fluke month, and everything begins to normalize soon. And congrats on the 5 minutes of extra lunch: I hope it's everything you dreamt it would be! :D
5DiMaggio: You'll find out (sort of)...
RIGHT NOW!
*
11. “I Left My Heart in San Francisco…”
Paul Stanley jumped off the cable car, and made his way back to his hotel lobby. Had anyone followed him? No, it didn’t look that way. He made his way towards the staircase.
“Mr. Stanley?”
Paul jumped startled, then spun around to face his caller.
It was the receptionist. Sheepishly, he walked to the desk.
“Someone left a message for you. Here.” The desk jockey handed him a folded piece of paper.
“Thank you. Can I get a menu for room service while I’m here?”
*
Stanley made his way through the hallway to his room. He slid the key into the latch and turned the knob. The lights were off. He closed the door behind him, checking 3 times to make sure it was locked. He flicked on the lights, half expecting to see a dead body lying on the bed.
There was nothing.
He checked the behind the shower curtain, in the closet, and out on the balcony. Nothing, nil, nada.
He hadn’t been this apprehensive an hour ago. That all changed when he met his source. What he had been told during his meeting had shaken him to the core. Cover-ups, grand schemes, conspiracies. None of it seemed to make much sense as individuals, but put together, he was now in charge of a great truth: he only hoped that no one else would catch on.
He’d been told everything his source (henceforth called ‘Tiger’) knew about: steroids, gambling, fixes, shams, scams, set-ups, and sabotage: perhaps the most dastardly of them all was perpetrated by ‘Tiger’ himself…
He had scheduled another meeting with ‘Tiger’ a month from now in New York City. God only knows what he’ll be told then…
Sorry for the delay everyone, I've been a little preoccupied with some family in town for the holiday. Now that they've left, I'll be able to get back to a semi-regular updating of this story! Thanks for your patience!
*
12. May, Part I
Well, the ERA came down. Not by much (from 6.62 to 6.31, but at least it’s moving in the right direction. I’ll put my concerns on the back burner for now, because we clearly can’t pitch much worse. On the hitting side of things, one number stands out above the rest: 25. As in, team home runs for the month of April, 2nd worst in the American League. That’s something that needs to change as well. The Mariners have been historically late starters, recording a winning record in April only twice in team history. Despite the lackadaisical effort from our pitchers, and the power outage from our bats, we still sit only 3.5 games back of the division leaders. Go figure.
Texas (14-12) at Seattle (12-14)
1 – With a 4-1 lead entering the top of the 8th inning, and Randy Johnson still pitching, everything was under control, right? Wrong, as the Mariners find another way to lose. This time Mike Schooler is the culprit (again), blowing his 4th save of the season. He’s already 4/8 in save opportunities, one of the worst performances of any closer in the league. Rangers 6-5
2 – ‘The Ryan Express’ was going full steam tonight, allowing only 2 hits over 6 innings. However, Jay Buhner’s home run capped a 4-run 4th inning, giving the Mariners and Brian Holman more than enough to work with. Mariners 4-1
Seattle (13-15) at Oakland (16-11)
We pay our first visit to the Bay Area, and the home of the World Champs. After they so graciously took 2 of 3 to start the season, we hope to reciprocate.
3 – Knock knock! Who’s there? Not the Mariners offense! Only 6 hits against Scott Sanderson, and a 2-run error by Bill Swift dooms the visitors tonight. A’s 7-2
4 – Scott Bankhead records only his 2nd start with fewer than 4 runs allowed, and it couldn’t have been timed better. The offense can only muster 3 runs, but Buhner’s 2-run single in the 5th provides the difference. Mariners 3-1
Jeffrey Leonard will get a day off tomorrow. He’ll be replaced by Greg Briley.
5 – Junior breaks a 2-2 tie with a clutch solo shot to lead off the 9th. Despite getting only 4 hits, the Mariners get the win before the off day. Mariners 3-2
6 – DAY OFF
‘Hackman’ will be back in left field tomorrow night.
*
How’s this for good publicity?
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9781/si50790yn6.jpg
Junior on the cover of Sports Illustrated, hitting newsstands tomorrow. Can’t get much better than that…
*
Kansas City (16-14) at Seattle (15-16)
7 - ‘The Big Unit’ was dealing, and the Royals bore the brunt of his aggression. Randy struck out 10 Kansas City batters, winning his 3rd game of the year thanks to a 5-run rally by the bottom of the order in the 6th inning. Mariners 6-2
8 – Can you say ‘slumpbuster’? Alvin Davis hopes so. Trailing by 2 runs entering the bottom of the 9th, the Mariners stage a frantic comeback, scoring twice with two outs, setting the stage for Mr. Mariner’s 3-run walk-off home run. Mariners 7-4
9 – This team is starting to develop a habit of winning ballgames in their last at-bats. So long as we’re winning. Again trailing by 2 runs, the Mariners use 3 doubles and an intentional walk to take the lead in the bottom of the 8th. Mariners 4-3
Seattle (18-16) at California (17-16)
The Mariners and their 5-game winning streak hit the road again, making a short pit stop at Disneyland before heading to Anaheim Stadium.
10 – Both teams manage only 6 hits, but the Mariners are able to string 4 together in the 3rd inning, scoring 3 times. That’s more than enough for Scott Bankhead, who goes 8 innings, allowing only 1 run and striking out 5. Mariners 3-1
11 – A real heartbreaker, especially after tying the game up in the top of the 9th. Jackson can’t quite extend the game, allowing the winning run in walk-off fashion, ending the Mariners’ 6-game winning streak. Angels 7-6
Jeffrey Leonard will sit out tomorrow with a bout of migraine headaches. Briley will be subbed into the starting lineup, and the batting order will be juggled.
12 – Randy Johnson was phenomenal, striking out 13 Angels batters over 8 innings of work, allowing only 1 run on 5 hits in the process. Omar and Junior’s back-to-back doubles in the 3rd inning are enough offense for the day. Mariners 2-1
‘Hackman’ is back.
13 – DAY OFF
Seattle (20-17) at Chicago (20-17)
While Oakland is looking over their shoulder, they’ll see the 2 teams immediately chasing them squaring off in the South Side today. If all goes well for the defending champs, they’ll see us destroy each other. Worst case scenario for the Bash Brothers and company? A Mariner (or White Sox) sweep.
14 – Ron Kittle grand slams his way into White Sox lore, as the Mariners can only manage a single run on Coles’ solo shot. White Sox 10-1
15 – Melido Perez records his AL-best 7th win of the year, holding the Mariners offense to 1 run over 7.2 innings. Alvin Davis continues to climb away from the Mendoza line, hitting his 5th homer of the year. White Sox 4-2
16 – A 5-0 lead couldn’t hold, as the White Sox scored 8 of the last 9 runs, using back-to-back home runs by Kittle and Fisk to come from behind and sweep the Mariners at Comiskey. White Sox 8-6
...continued
MID-MAY REPORT
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8194/19900515ny2.jpg
MILESTONES
5/2 – Royals CF Willie Wilson: 600th steal
5/2 – Blue Jays CF Mookie Wilson: 300th steal
5/9 – Rangers RF Harold Baines: Hit for cycle
EXTENSIONS
5/10 – SP Tim Belcher (LA)
MAJOR INJURIES
5/1 – Yankees LF Luis Polonia out for the season (broken wrist)
5/3 – Cubs 1B Mark Grace out 3 weeks (stretched knee ligaments)
5/3 – Indians 1B Jim Thome out 2 weeks (dislocated shoulder)
5/7 – Royals SP Mark Gubicza out 2 weeks (broken hand)
5/8 – Braves 3B Ron Gant out 3 weeks (broken ankle)
5/13 – Cubs SS Shawon Dunston out 2 weeks (broken finger)
5/14 – Brewers CF Robin Yount out 5 weeks (dislocated hip)
5/14 – Rangers CF Juan Gonzalez out for the season (Tommy John surgery)
5/15 – Phillies RF Von Hayes out 6 weeks (broken collarbone)
5/16 – Tigers CF Lloyd Moseby out 2 weeks (sprained thumb)
TRADES
5/6 – Red Sox trade RP Lee Smith to Pirates for RF R.J. Reynolds, RP Ted Power, C Mike LaValliere, and 2B Wally Backman
A trade of need for 2 first place teams. The Red Sox needed a right fielder with the season-ending injury to Dwight Evans. They get that, as well as a 4th starter, a backup catcher and a utility player. The Pirates, get rid of some excess salary while acquiring a true closer.
5/7 – Red Sox trade RP Josias Manzanillo to Rangers for RP Steve Fireovid and SP Dan Smith
No idea, but if the Sox want to fritter their prospects away for a washed-up reliever, it's their prerogative...
RETIREMENTS
5/7 – RP Paul Mirabelli (36)
5/7 – 1B Rick Lancellotti (33)
5/14 – CF Nick Capra (32)
13. How to Recognize Different Types of Trees from Quite a Long Way Away…
Fay Vincent leaned on the door of his BMW, checking his watch repeatedly. ‘What the h*** am I, the Commissioner of Baseball, doing in this parking garage anyways?’, he thought to himself. He was told by one of his aides that the Commissioner of the Nippon Pro Baseball league was to meet him in this deserted parking garage. ‘Those crazy Japanese, always meeting in clandestine’.
He began to walk around, moving away from his car and towards the elevator. ‘Well, maybe I have the wrong floor. It wouldn’t be the first time.’
*CRASH*
Vincent spun around: “Hello? Anyone there?”
No answer.
‘What a peculiar sound. Almost like a rock through the window of…my car!”
He raced back to his BMW, finding the windshield shattered all over the hood and front seat. Sure enough, there was a rock, and attached was a note.
(tick tick tick tick tick tick tick)Code:Fay -
I’m sorry it had to end like this all good things come to an end.
(tick tick tick tick)Code:You and I go way back, and you know me better than anyone.
I would never have done this to you out of my own free will.
(tick tick)Code:Goodbye Fay.
BOOMCode:Your friend,
The parking garage shook with the explosion. Fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene as soon as they could, but they could find no evidence of any one inside the building when the ‘electrical fire/gas leak’ combination incinerated the 3rd floor of the garage.
*
Ed’s. Note: Fortunately, my friends, you and I know that there was someone on the 3rd floor: a very important person in the life of Will Kane. I’ll provide more insight later, but first, we turn back to the season…
A short update to whet your appetite (and keep this on the front page :D)
14. May, Part II
California (20-19) at Seattle (20-20)
The Angels make their second trip to the Kingdome this season. We took 2 of 3 from our foes from down the coast, hopefully we can do that (or better) this time around.
17 – Bert Blyleven recaptures some of the magic of his glory days, tossing a 2-hit shutout. Big thanks to Omar Vizquel and Jeffrey Leonard for keeping the no-hitter away from Blyleven. Angels 4-0
18 – At least we’re moving in the right direction: we score 1 run and notch 3 hits in another loss, as Mark Langston tosses 8 shutout innings. Angels 2-1
Jay Buhner will miss the next few games with a mild concussion after getting hit by a pitch. Greg Briley takes over in right.
19 – Every starter (on both teams) recorded a hit in this veritable cornucopia of hitting. Unfortunately, the Angels rallied from a 3-0 deficit, then managed to hold off 3 successive Mariner rallies for the sweep. Angels 9-7
Jeffrey Leonard will miss the next few days with a sore rib. Henry Cotto will step in for him.
An apology:
I'm sorry I haven't really been around these parts lately. I've rediscovered my love of console gaming, having played nearly a decade with an NCAA Football 08 dynasty. That is when I've had power. The recent icestorm that hit Massachusetts has left me without power for the last week.
The good thing: it gave me a renewed appreciation for our pioneers.
The bad thing: I started going into computer withdrawal.
Thankfully, the juice is back on. Which means that this dynasty is too!
Oh, by the way:
Anyone want a prospect in this year's draft? I've already added RSR's player (remember Dick Head? :D), and was wondering if you readers wanted to get your fingerprints all over this thing.
Just let me know here or shoot me a PM.
BASEBALL PLAYERS WANTED!!!
Have you ever dreamed of playing in the Major Leagues, but weren't good enough? Do you spend waaaay too much time on a computer? Can you think of any more questions? Then this is the opportunity for you!
This universe is currently looking for prospects to add to the 1990 Amateur Draft, and you could be one of them! Just complete the following form and send it to me - PotatoOfCouch13 - right here on this thread or via PM. Act now, because this offer stands for only a limited time!
Name:
Position:
Birthdate:
Place of Birth:
Height:
Weight:
Age (as of 1990): please try to keep the number below 21, as these are draft picks
Bats/Throws:
List both peak and draft-day ratings please
Health:
Best skill:
Worst skill:
Additional info:
Can I have two players? :D:)
Name:Menthol Ethanol
Position: C
Birthdate: 1970
Place of Birth:Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Height: 6'7"
Weight:145
Age (as of 1990):20
Bats/Throws: R/L
Overall:65
Peak: 96
Health:95
Best skill: Awesome Glove, Amazing arm, and a bat that will hit .280 with 15 or more HR. Only an average eye
Worst skill: An averagish eye, VERY slow, can only play catcher, bad personality
Additional info: VERY aggressive... Keep that in mind
It is ok if you don't want me to have 2 players
Ok here's mine
Name: Andy Popeck
Position: 2B, IF
Birthdate: 1972
Place of Birth: Abington, PA, USA
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 198
Age: 18 (as of '90)
Bats/Throws: R/R
Overall: 68
Peak: 93
Health: 90
Best skill: Awesome power, at least 30 homeruns a year with about 20 stolen bases, good eye. Good fielder
Worst Skill: Bad contact, strikes out a lot, has a criminal record
Additonal info: Parties too much
Name: Brian Nichols
Position:SP
Birthdate: May 7th, 1972
Place of Birth: Somewhere in NE US (Im Canadian so pick a spot)
Height: 6'3
Weight: 205
Age (as of 1990): 19
Bats/Throws: L/L
Draft-Day Rating: 57
Peak: 92
Health: 87
Best skill: Great control, high endurance. Easy to get along with.
Worst skill: Not a strikeout pitcher, tends to lose confidence in high pressure situations, lessening his effectiveness.
Additional info: Refers to himself in the 3rd person.
RSR: I don't mind. Just something more to occupy my time!
phillies: Sweet, thanks!
BravesFan: Thanks! And welcome! Let the record show that you were contributing to a dynasty on your first post in this section. That's better than some of the regulars! :D By the way, I made your CP from Cooperstown, hope that's NE enough for you!
Here are the CPs that you guys wanted. Let me know if you want anything changed about them. I tried as best I could to get them to your specs, so let me know if anything is amiss.
If its not too late:
Name: Marcus "Bacon" Xavier
Position: P
Birthdate: 1/11/74
Place of Birth: Baltimore, MD
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160
Age (as of 1990): 16
Bats/Throws: S/R
Overall: 55
Peak: 89
Health: Injured often, but only minor stuff, never major problems. (79)
Best skill: Control pitcher with excellent movement. Decent hitter.
Worst skill: Power pitching.
Additional info: TOO competitive- will get blown out if one or two runs is scored against him early.
Oriole: Not too late! How's this?
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9...sxavierwt0.jpg
*
Thanks to the 5 of you that got in players! That's all I'll be doing this year, but please, there will be future drafts, so keep those prospects ready!