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mikev · 11-12-2008, 03:50 PM

September Arrives....

So it's been awhile since we've had a recap of the Crusaders franchise. Matter of fact, our last TN was just before the all star break. Ouch.

Well, here we are on September first, with a record of 79-51. One game behind Los Angeles in the MBBA-P, and two ahead of Vegas in both the MBBA-P and the Wild Card race. (I should point out that the top 3 teams in the division have 80, 79, and 77 wins. Much better than the FIBB Euro's 78, 78, and 74. Hah!)

Jorge Enriquez was given the pitcher of the month award in August. He went 5-0 with a 3.04 ERA, and currently sports a 20-8, 2.64 mark on the season with a 1.13 WHIP in 249 innings pitched. Along with Robbie Ware and MacCabe, Enriquez is probably on the short list of nominees for the Golden Arm Award this season.

On the offensive front, we still kinda suck. Everybody is kinda having a down year, even Forest who is only hitting .282/.393/.424. His lack of power this season has been a little disturbing, and it's mostly due to his uncharacteristic struggles against RHP (.772 OPS).

Francisco Mendez was signed to a two year extension paying him just over $16 million for the next two seasons. His numbers aren't as crazy as what they were the last couple seasons, but he's still got a good chance at 100 steals again this year and is a more than adequate leadoff hitter. He's also a plus-plus defender in left field. We're hoping he'll play out his last two seasons and then retire a Crusader after turning 35.

OH, we made a deadline trade, too! Third baseman Jason Pope was acquired from the Sydney Roos in exchange for minor leaguer Alfonso Encarnacion and a draft pick. Pope is 26, cost controlled, and has hit .330/.370/.521 since being traded for. Oh hell yeah! The move resulted in Antonio Alvarado moving to second base and Robinson Leyva getting benched. He'll see a lesser role on the team until his hitting comes back to where it was in previous seasons.

Aside from those couple points, there isn't really a whole lot to add. The team is just kinda crusing along, great pitching and crappy hitting is apparently the MO for the season. Who am I to argue?

11-12-2008, 03:50 PM	#138 (permalink)
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24x in 19 posts	California Dreamin' vol. 8.11 *September Arrives....* So it's been awhile since we've had a recap of the Crusaders franchise. Matter of fact, our last TN was just before the all star break. Ouch. Well, here we are on September first, with a record of 79-51. One game behind Los Angeles in the MBBA-P, and two ahead of Vegas in both the MBBA-P and the Wild Card race. (I should point out that the top 3 teams in the division have 80, 79, and 77 wins. Much better than the FIBB Euro's 78, 78, and 74. Hah!) Jorge Enriquez was given the pitcher of the month award in August. He went 5-0 with a 3.04 ERA, and currently sports a 20-8, 2.64 mark on the season with a 1.13 WHIP in 249 innings pitched. Along with Robbie Ware and MacCabe, Enriquez is probably on the short list of nominees for the Golden Arm Award this season. On the offensive front, we still kinda suck. Everybody is kinda having a down year, even Forest who is only hitting .282/.393/.424. His lack of power this season has been a little disturbing, and it's mostly due to his uncharacteristic struggles against RHP (.772 OPS). Francisco Mendez was signed to a two year extension paying him just over $16 million for the next two seasons. His numbers aren't as crazy as what they were the last couple seasons, but he's still got a good chance at 100 steals again this year and is a more than adequate leadoff hitter. He's also a plus-plus defender in left field. We're hoping he'll play out his last two seasons and then retire a Crusader after turning 35. OH, we made a deadline trade, too! Third baseman Jason Pope was acquired from the Sydney Roos in exchange for minor leaguer Alfonso Encarnacion and a draft pick. Pope is 26, cost controlled, and has hit .330/.370/.521 since being traded for. Oh hell yeah! The move resulted in Antonio Alvarado moving to second base and Robinson Leyva getting benched. He'll see a lesser role on the team until his hitting comes back to where it was in previous seasons. Aside from those couple points, there isn't really a whole lot to add. The team is just kinda crusing along, great pitching and crappy hitting is apparently the MO for the season. Who am I to argue? __________________ 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. The other 30% is taken care of by Patrick Willis. Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and San Francisco Seals GM