A New Kind of Brew

[jaykno14]

Thank you again for the response. When is this Giants version going to be up? I'd be interested in following it.

[cochrane]

Right here.

-- ZC

[jaykno14]

I just realized that I forgot to give the "What's On Tap?" portion of the report last post. I'm sorry, but I'm sure you'll get over it.

9/04: vs Dodgers (72-64/35-30 Rd), loss 6-11 - LP: Blanton (11-7)
This game just went down the drain from the fifth inning on. They scored 2, 1, 2, and 3 runs from the 5th-8th innings. We had 16 hits, but 8 guys were left on base. Tony Gwynn, Nelson Cruz, Bill Hall, and Jeff Mathis all had two hit days. Nelson Cruz hit a double and a home run in his first start of the year. Erick Aybar had a big day also going 3-4 with a runa nd RBI. Rickie Weeks did NOT get on base today. Blanton didn't have his best stuff, giving up five runs in 4.2 innings pitched.

9/05: vs Dodgers, loss 3-18 - LP: Sheets (6-14)
Some games just aren't worth commenting on. It's like a losing press conference in which the manager doesn't really want to be there. I just don't want to write this.

9/06: vs Dodgers, loss 4-10 - LP: Jackson (4-4)
Our season continues in its downward trend as we took a 2-0 lead into the sixth and then went into the seventh 4-8. Rickie Weeks, Chone Figgins, and Prince Fielder all were 2-4 and all had runs. Fielder also had a RBI. Juan Rivera was also 2-4 with two RBIs. The worst part is that Cincinnati has lost three straight, so we could be gaining ground in the division. Oh well that was a long shot anyways.

9/07: OFF

9/08: vs Houston (66-74/30-39 Rd), loss 1-2 - LP: Villanueva (4-4)
We were down 2-0 the whole game, and in the ninth we were able to load up the bases and score a run. We were only down one with the bases loaded, but we choked. It's becoming quite often that we do that. I decided to try batting Aybar second in this game and he went 2-4 with a run scored. I'll teake that. Villanueva pitched very well, but not as good as Phillip Barzilla.

9/09: vs Houston, loss 2-7 - LP: Bush (8-13)
Bush was dealing up until the sixth inning and then allowed five runs for them to open up the lead 5-2. We can't seem to find a way to hit lately, and that isn't good considering our pitching hasn't been very special so far this season. Fielder was 2-4 today with a two-run home run, which was nice to see as he's been really struggling since like June. Erick Aybar was also 3-3, and Chone Figgins was 1-3 with a run and walk.

9/10: vs Houston, win 4-2 - WP: Kolb (5-3)
If not for a game-winning home run off the bat of Geoff Jenkins in the bottom of the ninth, we would have had our first winless week, but I am happy to report that is not the case. We only managed to get three hits in the game (all three coming in the seventh on) and had two walks other than that. Weeks, Figgins, and Jenkins each had a hit. Weeks doubled in the seventh to break up the no-no, then stole third base, and was driven in on a Chone Figgins grounder out. In the ninth Weeks led off with a ground out. Chone Figgins then bunted his way on, and moved to third on a Prince Fielder two base error. Jenkins then decided to take the game in his hands, and delivered a 425 foot shot to right field, that was a no doubter.

Jay's Thoughts: A very disappointing week overall, the final game was very exciting for us. I am hoping it carries into next week. We fell to nine games back of Cincinnati, which basically puts our season in the books after the next few weeks. I am considering calling up some more relief pitching to help fill in for our currently overworked bullpen. Who knows, maybe we could find some new arms. Those call-ups will be given at the end of this report. I am getting some ideas on what I should do this offseason, and cannot wait to arrive at that point.

Team Stats
Record: 68-75 (1-5)
L10: 4-6
Batting Average: .251 - 13th in NL
ERA: 4.75 - 15th in NL
Team Power Rank: 20th, 85 pts

Down on the Farm
Instead of doing the usual top ten report, I am going to pick out a person from each team that stands out and report on him, both pitchers, and hitters.

AAA Nashville
Hitting: 1B Brad Nelson - .302/.407/.466, 15 HR, 77 RBI, 41 2B
Pitching: MR Mike Adams - 35 G, 2-1, 3 S, 2.18 ERA, .234 AVE

If it weren't for Cruz being with the big league club, he would have gotten the recognition that Nelson got, however that wasn't the case. I am not sure how much of a future he has with us at this point, as he isn't really the type of guy I'm looking for at the moment. We also have Fielder ahead of him. Adams will probably be one of the guys to get the promotion to the big leagues, and I think he could be one of the guys to be with us next year.

AA Huntsville
Hitting: CF Drew Anderson - .305/.369/.404, 37 2B, 74 RBI, 25 SB
Pitching: CL Steve Bray - 45 G, 2-4, 27 S, 3.19 ERA, .219 AVE

We were kind of thin here in 2006, but next year I am looking forward to what this team is going to have to offer, as a lot of the guys on that team will get the promotion. Anderson could be a leadoff hitter someday, but other than that he has basically no power at all. Bray will be the closer at Nashville next season, and could someday be a reliever in the Milwaukee bullpen.

A+ Bravard County
Hitting: CF Charlie Fermaint - .322/.389/.430, 10 HR, 19 2B, 5 3B, 84 R
Pitching: SP Steve Hammond - 31 GS, 9-11, 3.34 ERA, 181 K, 156.1 IP, .226 AVE

Hammond could find himself in the majors at some point next season, but will start off at AAA Nasvhille. If there is an injury of any sort he will get the promotion. Fermaint will start off at AA Hunstville, and I don't really see a spot on the big league club unless he can dwindle the current K rate he has. He could be a very good player someday.

A West Virginia
Hitting: CF Darren Ford - .291/.358/.367, 33 2B, 5 3B, 88 R, 36 SB
Pitching: SP Will Inman - 10-1, 2.02 ERA, 190 K, 160.2 IP

I really like what these two prospects bring to the table, although Inman is not expected to be much better (ratings wise) than he is right now. He will start out at AA Huntsville next season, but very well could end up in Nashville at some point. Ford doesn't have any power at all, but has the potential to be a stud leadoff hitter some day and will start out at Huntsville.

For the hitting and pitching I am going to give the weekly stats instead of the unchanging season stats. I will give those at the end of the month.

Hitting
1B Prince Fielder: .357/.471/.571, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R
SS Erick Aybar: .435/.435/.478, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R
RF Nelson Cruz: .417/.462/.750, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Pitching
SP Dave Bush: 12.2 IP, 1-1, 12 HA, 3.55 ERA, .250 AVE
SP Carlos Villanueva: 0-1, 8.0 IP, 6 K, 2.25 ERA
MR Robert Hinton: 4 G, 6.2 IP, 4 HA, 7 K, 2.70 ERA, .182 AVE

Around the League

 
American League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Boston Red Sox          79 65 .549 -    78-66   1    47-26 32-39 5-4  19-11 15 W7     8-2 
Baltimore Orioles       74 69 .517 4.5  76-67   -2   40-34 34-35 5-3  19-20    L2     5-5 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays    68 75 .476 10.5 69-74   -1   38-36 30-39 6-8  18-23    W1     6-4 
New York (A) Yankees    64 78 .451 14.0 68-74   -4   31-38 33-40 5-8  13-24    W2     6-4 
Toronto Blue Jays       62 81 .434 16.5 61-82   1    34-37 28-44 6-7  16-27    L2     6-4 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn  1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Minnesota Twins         88 54 .620 -    83-59   5    42-29 46-25 12-4  24-18 8  L1     7-3 
Chicago (A) White Sox   76 67 .531 12.5 76-67   0    37-37 39-30 7-6   20-15    W1     4-6 
Detroit Tigers          76 69 .524 13.5 77-68   -1   37-33 39-36 12-11 22-24    W1     4-6 
Cleveland Indians       65 77 .458 23.0 66-76   -1   40-28 25-49 5-8   24-23    L1     4-6 
Kansas City Royals      61 83 .424 28.0 58-86   3    33-39 28-44 7-10  22-21    L8     1-9 
 
Western Division   
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Oakland Athletics       86 56 .606 -    83-59   3    44-27 42-29 5-4  21-10 18 L1     6-4 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  84 59 .587 2.5  79-64   5    42-29 42-30 5-11 26-19    W2     6-4 
Seattle Mariners        62 80 .437 24.0 64-78   -2   35-37 27-43 8-8  22-25    L1     4-6 
Texas Rangers           59 85 .410 28.0 63-81   -4   29-42 30-43 4-4  10-20    W1     3-7 
 
AL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  84 59 .587 -   79-64   5    42-29 42-30 5-11 26-19 12 W2     6-4 
Chicago (A) White Sox   76 67 .531 8.0 76-67   0    37-37 39-30 7-6  20-15    W1     4-6 

National League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Philadelphia Phillies   89 55 .618 -    86-58   3    44-31 45-24 4-1  18-13 6  L2     6-4 
New York (N) Mets       74 68 .521 14.0 77-65   -3   36-37 38-31 7-10 19-20    W1     5-5 
Florida Marlins         74 69 .517 14.5 76-67   -2   37-35 37-34 9-3  21-21    W2     3-7 
Atlanta Braves          71 72 .497 17.5 77-66   -6   31-37 40-35 3-8  18-25    L4     2-8 
Washington Nationals    68 76 .472 21.0 62-82   6    33-37 35-39 11-8 26-13    W1     6-4 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Chicago (N) Cubs        77 66 .538 -    78-65   -1   36-34 41-32 3-9  16-16 18 W6     7-3 
Cincinnati Reds         75 68 .524 2.0  71-72   4    42-32 33-36 6-9  20-18    W2     3-7 
St. Louis Cardinals     71 71 .500 5.5  71-71   0    34-34 37-37 13-6 24-17    L2     4-6 
Houston Astros          68 75 .476 9.0  70-73   -2   36-35 32-40 5-6  18-18    L1     5-5 
Milwaukee Brewers       68 75 .476 9.0  64-79   4    37-37 31-38 8-2  15-14    W1     4-6 
Pittsburgh Pirates      67 77 .465 10.5 72-72   -5   30-39 37-38 5-8  20-24    L2     4-6 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers 78 65 .545 -    78-65   0    37-34 41-31 7-6  21-24 15 L1     9-1 
San Diego Padres        72 70 .507 5.5  71-71   1    37-38 35-32 9-3  23-21    W2     6-4 
Colorado Rockies        66 77 .462 12.0 66-77   0    38-33 28-44 4-8  19-26    L1     4-6 
Arizona Diamondbacks    62 81 .434 16.0 60-83   2    34-37 28-44 4-6  22-16    W2     4-6 
San Francisco Giants    61 82 .427 17.0 65-78   -4   32-40 29-42 8-9  14-24    L2     7-3 
 
NL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Cincinnati Reds         75 68 .524 -   71-72   4    42-32 33-36 6-9  20-18 20 W2     3-7 
New York (N) Mets       74 68 .521 .5  77-65   -3   36-37 38-31 7-10 19-20    W1     5-5 
Florida Marlins         74 69 .517 1.0 76-67   -2   37-35 37-34 9-3  21-21    W2     3-7 
San Diego Padres        72 70 .507 2.5 71-71   1    37-38 35-32 9-3  23-21    W2     6-4 
St. Louis Cardinals     71 71 .500 3.5 71-71   0    34-34 37-37 13-6 24-17    L2     4-6 
Atlanta Braves          71 72 .497 4.0 77-66   -6   31-37 40-35 3-8  18-25    L4     2-8

That National League Wild Card race will most likely come down to the wire, but other than the NL Central it appears that we know who will win each division and advance to the playoffs.

September call-ups Pt. II
MR Mike Adams
MR Justin Kershner (LHP)

What's On Tap?
9/11: @ Pirates (67-77/30-39 Hm)
9/12: @ Pirates
9/13: @ Pirates
9/14: OFF
9/15: @ Nationals (68-76/33-37 Hm)
9/16: @ Nationals
9/17: @ Nationals

[jaykno14]

9/11: @ Pirates (67-77/30-39 Hm), win 7-1 - WP: Gallardo (2-0)
I decided to give Yovani Gallardo the start today, instead of Ben Sheets, who has been struggling as of late. He pitched well, lasting seven innings (89 pitches) giving up four hits and striking out eight. He gave up the lone run. Rickie Weeks and Chone Figgins combined to go 5-9 with five runs and four RBIs. Weeks was 2-4 with three runs and two stolen bases, and Figgins was 3-5 with four RBIs and two runs. Fielder hit a solo shot in the ninth, which was nice to see again.

9/12: @ Pirates, loss 3-7 - LP: Jackson (4-5)
Jackson struggled in this game, especially with his command. That happened in the last game he pitched too. He only lasted two innings and gave up five earned runs. Ben Sheets came in for a relief appearance and gave us five very good innings that kept us in the game and allowed us to get within three. He then gave up two earned runs in the final inning he pitched. Prince Fielder had another big day and really seems to be heating up. He went 2-4 with a home runs and two RBIs. Rickie Weeks had another pretty good day going 1-3 with a run and a walk. Corey Hart was 1-4 with a run.

9/13: @ Pirates, win 4-3 - WP: Hendrickson (1-1), S: Turnbow (26)
For some reason the computer manager continues to pull Carlos Villanueva after only 3.1 innings of pitching. I don't really understand this, but the only thing I can think of is that it is because he has a mediocre 73 endurance. I am going to probably try to fix his endurance ratings so that it matches a more realistic number.

9/14: OFF

9/15: @ Nationals (69-78/33-37 Hm), loss 1-3 - LP: Bush (8-14)
Bush went a complete game, pitching eight innings and allowing three earned runs on six hits and one home run. Rickie Weeks had another hit from the lead off spot, although he did get caught stealing third. Jeff Mathis was 1-3 with a run scored, and Bill Hall was 2-4 and appears to be heating up somewhat.

9/16: @ Nationals, loss 2-3 - LP: Kolb (5-4)
We lost this game in a sucky way. Dan Kolb give up a walk to begin the inning. The next guy then grounded to the catcher, but it was basically a swinging bunt so the runner got to second. The next guy grounded to second base, and the runner advanced to third. The next pitch went off the catchers glove and the runner scored on a passed ball. We were only able to scavenge up six hits, and are really struggling to hit the ball at the moment.

9/17: @ Nationals, win 12-1 - WP: Sheets (7-14)
They took Sheets out after five innings, and Gallardo pitched three innings of two hit ball. We hit pretty well today, obviously. Bill Hall and Rickie Weeks had home runs. Geoff Jenkins had two. Jenks was 2-3 with three runs, two RBIs and two walks. Hall was also 2-3 with three runs, two RBIs and two walks. Erick Aybar continued to hit well and was 3-4 with a run, RBI, and walk. It should be noted that Jack Kershner pitched two really impressive innings coming from the bullpen.

Jay's Thoughts: Well, as I said last week this season could not end sooner. Yeah, I know 3-3 isn't bad. I am just ready to make the few changes necessary that are keeping us from being a winning team. Our pitching continues to do well, but the hitting can sure use a lift. I'm getting an idea of where I want to be next season and who I want to be on the team. It definitely will be interesting. We could gain some useless ground on the Cardinals next week, and maybe finish higher the fifth in the Central. We will see though. I think for these final two weeks I am going to go to a six man rotation and start Gallardo as well as the rest of the guys on the staff, and we can see what happens.

Team Stats
Record: 71-78 (3-3)
L10: 4-6
Hitting: .250 - 13 in NL
ERA: 4.68 ERA - 13th in NL

Hitting
Who's Hot: UT Chone Figgins: 7-17, .412/.412/.765, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R
Who's Not: LF Juan Rivera: 5-21, .238/.217/.286, 1 2B, 3 RBI

Pitching
Who's Hot: SP Joe Blanton: 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 8 HA, 4 BB, 8 K, 2.77 ERA, .182 AVE
Who's Not: SP Zach Jackson: 1 GS, 2.0 IP, 5 HA, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 22.50 ERA, .455 AVE

Around the League

 
American League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Boston Red Sox          80 70 .533 -    80-70   0    47-26 33-44 5-5  19-13 12 L2     5-5 
Baltimore Orioles       79 71 .527 1.0  80-70   -1   43-35 36-36 5-3  20-20    W2     6-4 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays    72 77 .483 7.5  72-77   0    38-36 34-41 7-8  19-23    W3     6-4 
New York (A) Yankees    69 80 .463 10.5 73-76   -4   35-40 34-40 6-8  14-24    W2     7-3 
Toronto Blue Jays       65 84 .436 14.5 64-85   1    34-40 31-44 6-8  16-28    L3     5-5 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn  1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Minnesota Twins         90 59 .604 -    87-62   3    43-31 47-28 12-5  24-19 2  W1     3-7 
Chicago (A) White Sox   78 71 .523 12.0 79-70   -1   37-37 41-34 8-6   21-19    L4     4-6 
Detroit Tigers          78 72 .520 12.5 78-72   0    39-36 39-36 12-11 22-24    L2     5-5 
Cleveland Indians       70 78 .473 19.5 69-79   1    45-29 25-49 6-8   26-23    L1     7-3 
Kansas City Royals      64 86 .427 26.5 62-88   2    36-40 28-46 7-10  23-22    W2     3-7 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Oakland Athletics       91 57 .615 -    86-62   5    47-27 44-30 5-4  24-10 9  W5     7-3 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  87 63 .580 5.0  83-67   4    43-31 44-32 5-12 27-21    L2     5-5 
Seattle Mariners        63 86 .423 28.5 66-83   -3   35-40 28-46 8-8  22-26    L2     3-7 
Texas Rangers           62 88 .413 30.0 66-84   -4   31-44 31-44 4-4  11-20    W2     4-6 
 
AL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  87 63 .580 -   83-67   4    43-31 44-32 5-12 27-21 5  L2     5-5 
Baltimore Orioles       79 71 .527 8.0 80-70   -1   43-35 36-36 5-3  20-20    W2     6-4 

 
National League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Philadelphia Phillies   91 59 .607 -    88-62   3    44-31 47-28 4-2  19-15 2  L2     4-6 
New York (N) Mets       78 70 .527 12.0 81-67   -3   36-37 42-33 8-10 21-21    W1     5-5 
Florida Marlins         77 72 .517 13.5 79-70   -2   38-37 39-35 9-3  22-22    W2     5-5 
Atlanta Braves          74 76 .493 17.0 80-70   -6   34-41 40-35 4-8  19-26    L2     3-7 
Washington Nationals    71 79 .473 20.0 64-86   7    35-38 36-41 11-9 27-14    L1     4-6 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Chicago (N) Cubs        79 71 .527 -    80-70   -1   37-39 42-32 3-9  16-16 12 L2     5-5 
Cincinnati Reds         77 72 .517 1.5  73-76   4    42-35 35-37 6-9  20-18    W2     4-6 
St. Louis Cardinals     74 74 .500 4.0  74-74   0    37-37 37-37 13-6 25-19    L1     5-5 
Houston Astros          72 77 .483 6.5  73-76   -1   38-36 34-41 5-6  21-19    W2     6-4 
Milwaukee Brewers       71 78 .477 7.5  68-81   3    37-37 34-41 8-2  16-15    W1     4-6 
Pittsburgh Pirates      69 81 .460 10.0 75-75   -6   32-43 37-38 5-9  21-26    L1     3-7 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers 83 66 .557 -    83-66   0    39-35 44-31 7-6 22-24 8  W1     8-2 
San Diego Padres        76 72 .514 6.5  76-72   0    37-38 39-34 9-3 23-22    L1     6-4 
Arizona Diamondbacks    67 82 .450 16.0 64-85   3    39-38 28-44 5-6 24-16    W4     7-3 
Colorado Rockies        67 82 .450 16.0 68-81   -1   38-33 29-49 4-8 19-28    L5     4-6 
San Francisco Giants    64 85 .430 19.0 69-80   -5   34-41 30-44 8-9 15-25    W1     5-5 
 
NL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
New York (N) Mets       78 70 .527 -   81-67   -3   36-37 42-33 8-10 21-21 13 W1     5-5 
Cincinnati Reds         77 72 .517 1.5 73-76   4    42-35 35-37 6-9  20-18    W2     4-6 
Florida Marlins         77 72 .517 1.5 79-70   -2   38-37 39-35 9-3  22-22    W2     5-5 
San Diego Padres        76 72 .514 2.0 76-72   0    37-38 39-34 9-3  23-22    L1     6-4 
St. Louis Cardinals     74 74 .500 4.0 74-74   0    37-37 37-37 13-6 25-19    L1     5-5 
Atlanta Braves          74 76 .493 5.0 80-70   -6   34-41 40-35 4-8  19-26    L2     3-7

We have two very close races that are going to be interesting, and that is the AL East and the NL Wild Card. I am really hoping that Florida can pull it off, I must say I am a bit biased towards those small market teams. The Reds wouldn't be bad either, but I'd prefer the Marlins. The Braves have raelly underachieved this season, and it will be interesting to see what happens this offseason there.

What's On Tap?
9/18: @ Cardinals (74-74/37-37 Rd)
9/19: @ Cardinals
9/20: @ Cardinals
9/21: vs Giants (64-85/30-44 Rd)
9/22: vs Giants
9/23: vs Giants
9/24: vs Giants

[jaykno14]

I was wrong the first series was also at home.

9/18: vs Cardinals (74-74/37-37 Rd), win 7-2 - WP: Jackson (5-5)
Zach Jackson pitched well, going 5.2 innings and allowing only five hits and two runs that were unearned. He did walk three though. He struck out ieght. Not only did he pitch well, he helped himself out on offense and hit the first home run of his career. Figgins was 2-5 with a RBI, and Geoff Jenkins was 2-4 with a run scored. Juan Rivera had three RBIs, but was only 1-4 with a run. Erick Aybar continues to hit well going 2-4 with a run and RBI. We did have three errors as a team, which is something I don't like to see.

9/19: vs Cardinals, loss 3-5 - LP: Villanueva
Villanueva did not pitch well today, He lasted only 3.2 innings and gave up five runs with seven hits allowed. The bullpen pitched very well, particularly Ben Hendrickson who lasted three innings and allowed only one hit. Jeff Mathis was 2-3 with a run scored and Vinny Rottino also had a good day going 2-4 with a run scored. Prince Fielder was 2-3 with a RBI.

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) beat Philadelphia 1-0.
Atlanta beat Washington 7-6.
New York (N) beat Florida 3-2.
Cincinnati beat Houston 6-5.
San Diego lost to Arizona 1-8.
Boston lost to Minnesota 0-3.
Baltimore lost to Tampa Bay 4-9.

9/20: vs Cardinals, win 9-4 - WP: Bush (9-14)
We had 13 hits total as a team, and particularly the 2-4 guys had big days. Gwynn was 3-5 with a run and two RBI, Rivera was 2-5 with two runs and two RBI, and Hall was 3-4 with a triple, double, two RBIs, a run, and a walk. Fielder and Hart also had a double and triple respectively. Dave Bush lasted 6.1 innings, gave up five hits and a run. He struck out five.

Playoff Watch:
Cincinnati beat Houston 3-2, .5 GA Chicago (N) in Central.
Atlanta beat Washington 4-3, 4.5 GB of New York (N).
Philadelphia beat Chicago (N) 10-5, Chicago (N) .5 GB Cincinnati.
New York (N) beat Florida 4-3, Florida 2.5 GB New York (N) in wild card.
San Diego beat Arizona 10-1, San Diego 2.0 GB New York (N) in wild card.

9/21: vs Giants (65-87/31-46 Rd), loss 0-12 - LP: Blanton (11-8)
Well let's just say we didn't pitch very well in this game. Didn't help that we only had three hits also. Blanton and Kershner combined to give up 10 runs through the first four innings. Fielder had a double, but that is about it.

9/22: vs Giants, win 5-4 - WP: Turnbow (4-3), BS: (4)
Well, everything seemed to be alright after Rickie Weeks plowed into Gilder Rodriguez for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh. However Ray Durham, who had been 0-4 on the day, took Derrick Turnbow to a strike away from the win, and hit a two run home run to put the Giants up 4-3. The next half inning we pinch hit Gabe Gross, but he struck out so it was one out. Rickie Weeks, who was 3-4 on the day, bunted and was able to beat out the play, and he then stole second on the very next pitch. Chone Figgins then took a 1-0 pitch to right-center field for a game-winning two run home run. Weeks ended up 4-5 with two doubles, three runs, and a RBI. Fielder was 1-2 with a RBI and a walk. Juan Rivera had a RBI in three at bats, and Jeff Mathis was 2-4 with a run scored.

Playoff Watch:
Florida beat Philadelphia 3-1, .5 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card
Cincinnati beat Chicago (N) 5-4, 1.5 GA Chicago (N), Cubs .5 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card
New York (N) lost to Washington 4-7, .5 GA New York (N) in Wild Card
Atlanta beat Colorado 10-0, 2.5 GB New York (N) in Wild Card
San Diego beat Pittsburgh 6-2, 1 GB New York (N) in Wild Card

9/23: vs Giants, win 4-3 (10) - WP: Adams (1-0)
Well we trailed this whole game 3-0, until the bottom of the ninth when we worked out six straight hits to tie it up. We did have the bases loaded in that inning, but could not pull it off and went into the top of the tenth. The tenth started with Kiko Calero throwing a pitch and getting injured, so that isn't good. The Giants were then able to load up the bases with just one out, before Mike Adams got a guy to pop out and fly out to end the inning. In the bottom of the tenth Erick Aybar drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single. Jeff Mathis and Geoff Jenkins both homered today. Bill Hall was 2-5 with a run scored, Jeff Mathis was 2-4 with a run and RBI and a double, and Erick Aybar was 3-5 with a RBI. Vinny Rottino also came off the bench with a big pinch-hit RBI in the ninth.

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) beat Cincinnati 8-1, .5 GB Cincinnati in division, tied for first in Wild Card
Florida beat Philadelphia 7-1, tied for first in Wild Card
New York (N) lost to Washington 1-2, .5 GB of Florida and Chicago (N) in Wild Card
Atlanta lost to Colorado 1-5, 3 GB of Florida and Chicago (N) in Wild Card
San Diego beat Pittsburgh 2-1, .5 GB of Florida and Chicago (N) in Wild Card

9/24: vs Giants, loss 1-4 - LP: Jackson (5-6)
We could not hit this game, and we only had four hits all game. Jackson was able to go 7.2 innings and allowed only two earned runs with 11 strikeouts. He also only walked one which was nice to see. He did give up one unearned run. Other than that, there's really not much to say.

Jay's Thoughts: Going 4-3 in the week isn't bad, but it sure would have been nice to get a couple more wins against these struggling teams we played this week. It's hard to believe that there is only one more full week before I have finished the first season. I never thought I'd be able to play out a whole season like I have this year, and it goes surprisingly quick when you only play a game or two per series. I debated whether or not I wanted to go with a six-man rotation, but I thought it'd be a good way to get all six pitchers that will be on the team next year (or fighting for a spot at least) some time this September.

Team Stats
Record: 75-81 (4-3)
L10: 5-5
Batting Average: .252 - 13th in NL
ERA: 4.65 - 13th in NL
Team Power Rank: 21st, 86 pts

Hitting
C Jeff Mathis: 10-25, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 4 R, .400/.464/.560
3B Bill Hall: 9-26, 1 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, .346/.414/.654
SS Erick Aybar: 10-23, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 3 R, .435/.462/.565
OF Corey Hart: 2-13, 1 3B, .154/.214/.308

Pitching
SP Ben Sheets: 11.1 IP, 11 HA, 13 K, 2.38 ERA
MR Ben Hendrickson: 5.0 IP, 2 HA, 4 K, 0.00 ERA, .091 AVE
SP Carlos Villanueva: 3.2 IP, 7 HA, 2 HRA, 5 ER, 12.27 ERA
MR Jason Kershner: 3.2 IP, 8 HA, 6 ER, 14.73 ERA

Around the League
Gary Sheffield had a good week hitting for the cycle one day, and then getting his 2,500th hit of his career. He ended the week by injuring himself, and will be out for the rest of the season.

 
American League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Boston Red Sox          83 73 .532 -    83-73   0    49-27 34-46 6-5  20-13 6  L1     4-6 
Baltimore Orioles       82 74 .526 1.0  83-73   -1   44-37 38-37 5-3  22-22    L2     6-4 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays    75 80 .484 7.5  75-80   0    41-39 34-41 7-9  19-24    W1     6-4 
New York (A) Yankees    73 82 .471 9.5  77-78   -4   35-40 38-42 7-8  14-24    L1     7-3 
Toronto Blue Jays       67 88 .432 15.5 65-90   2    36-44 31-44 6-8  16-28    W1     3-7 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Minnesota Twins         93 62 .600 -    90-65   3    43-31 50-31 12-6 26-21 *  W2     4-6 
Detroit Tigers          83 73 .532 10.5 82-74   1    39-36 44-37 14-12 25-25   W1     7-3 
Chicago (A) White Sox   80 76 .513 13.5 82-74   -2   39-42 41-34 9-7  22-21    W1     2-8 
Cleveland Indians       75 80 .484 18.0 74-81   1    45-29 30-51 6-8  28-24    L1     7-3 
Kansas City Royals      65 90 .419 28.0 64-91   1    37-44 28-46 8-13 24-25    L1     4-6 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Oakland Athletics       93 62 .600 -    89-66   4    49-32 44-30 5-4  26-12 6  L2     5-5 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  91 64 .587 2.0  86-69   5    43-31 48-33 7-12 29-22    W2     7-3 
Texas Rangers           66 90 .423 27.5 69-87   -3   35-46 31-44 5-4  13-21    W1     6-4 
Seattle Mariners        65 91 .417 28.5 69-87   -4   35-40 30-51 8-10 23-29    L1     3-7 
 
AL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  91 64 .587 -   86-69   5    43-31 48-33 7-12 29-22 *  W2     7-3 
Detroit Tigers          83 73 .532 8.5 82-74   1    39-36 44-37 14-12 25-25   W1     7-3 
 

National League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Philadelphia Phillies   93 63 .596 -    91-65   2    46-35 47-28 4-2  19-16 *  L3     3-7 
Florida Marlins         82 74 .526 11.0 83-73   -1   38-37 44-37 9-3  23-24    W4     7-3 
New York (N) Mets       81 74 .523 11.5 85-70   -4   39-41 42-33 8-10 23-23    W1     5-5 
Atlanta Braves          79 77 .506 14.0 85-71   -6   34-41 45-36 5-8  22-26    W1     7-3 
Washington Nationals    73 82 .471 19.5 67-88   6    35-40 38-42 11-9 28-16    L1     5-5 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Chicago (N) Cubs        82 74 .526 -    82-74   0    37-39 45-35 3-9  18-17 7  W2     4-6 
Cincinnati Reds         81 74 .523 .5   76-79   5    43-37 38-37 6-9  23-19    L2     6-4 
Houston Astros          76 80 .487 6.0  77-79   -1   42-39 34-41 5-6  23-21    W4     6-4 
St. Louis Cardinals     75 80 .484 6.5  75-80   0    37-37 38-43 13-6 25-21    L5     3-7 
Milwaukee Brewers       75 81 .481 7.0  71-85   4    41-40 34-41 9-2  18-15    L1     5-5 
Pittsburgh Pirates      72 84 .462 10.0 78-78   -6   32-43 40-41 6-10 21-28    W1     4-6 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers 86 70 .551 -    85-71   1    42-39 44-31 7-7  25-24 2  L1     5-5 
San Diego Padres        80 75 .516 5.5  80-75   0    40-41 40-34 10-4 24-22    L1     5-5 
Arizona Diamondbacks    70 85 .452 15.5 67-88   3    39-38 31-47 6-6  24-18    W1     7-3 
Colorado Rockies        70 86 .449 16.0 70-86   0    41-37 29-49 4-9  20-29    L1     3-7 
San Francisco Giants    67 89 .429 19.0 73-83   -6   34-41 33-48 8-10 15-28    W1     4-6 
 
NL Wild Card  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Florida Marlins         82 74 .526 -   83-73   -1   38-37 44-37 9-3  23-24 7  W4     7-3 
Cincinnati Reds         81 74 .523 .5  76-79   5    43-37 38-37 6-9  23-19    L2     6-4 
New York (N) Mets       81 74 .523 .5  85-70   -4   39-41 42-33 8-10 23-23    W1     5-5 
San Diego Padres        80 75 .516 1.5 80-75   0    40-41 40-34 10-4 24-22    L1     5-5 
Atlanta Braves          79 77 .506 3.0 85-71   -6   34-41 45-36 5-8  22-26    W1     7-3

That NL Wild Card is definitely going to go into the playoffs hot, that's for sure. I realized that I have been not updating the AL East race. That is my fault, and I will do so this coming week. The Dodgers have basically clinched, and it will be interesting to see if the Padres can sneak in. If the Mets got in then they may make some noise.

[jaykno14]

Well it's been a long twenty six weeks and we have had some peaks and valleys this season. Like I said in the previous post, it's amazing that I have been able to keep this thing going with playing the amount of games out that I do. It has really worked well for me. I am kind of hoping that this last report can be the best report yet, but I guess we will have to wait and see now won't we?

9/25: OFF

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) beats Cincinnati 6-4, now 1.5 GA Cincinnati in Central, Cincinnati now 1 GB of NYN and FLO in Wild Card
New York (N) beats Washington 3-2, now tied with Florida for Wild Card
San Diego beats St. Louis 9-8, now 1.0 GB of Florida and New York (N) for Wild Card
Boston lost to Toronto 5-3, now .5 GA of Baltimore in East
Baltimore did not play, now .5 GB of Boston in East

9/26: @ Chicago (N) (83-74/37-39 Hm), win 9-7 - WP: Hendrickson (2-1), S: Turnbow (27)
Carlos Villanueva had another tough outing and lasted only 2.2 innings while giving up five runs. The bullpen pitched very well today, going 6.1 innings and allowing only two runs and three hits. They struck out six. Rickie Weeks hit a home run and was 2-5 with a run and two RBI. He also had a stolen base. Prince Fielder was 1-4 with two runs scored. Bill Hall continues to hit well and was 2-3 with two runs, a RBI, and two walks. Juan Rivera had a big day going 3-3 with three RBIs, a walk, and two runs scored. Erick Aybar was 2-5 with three RBIs also. We had 13 total hits as a team.

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) lost to Milwaukee 7-9, now 1.5 GA Cincinnati in Central
Florida beat Cincinnati 15-5, now tied with New York (N) for Wild Card, Cincinnati now 2.0 GB of Wild Card
New York (N) beat Atlanta 3-1, now tied with Florida for Wild Card
San Diego beat St. Louis 3-1, now 1.0 GB of Florida and New York (N) in Wild Card
Baltimore lost to New York (A) 3-4, now 1.5 GB of Boston in East
Boston beat Tampa Bay 11-2, now 1.5 GA of Baltimore in East

9/27: @ Chicago, win 6-1 - WP: Bush (10-14)
Bush pitched very well, and Scot Shields and Jason Kershner came out of the bullpen to pitch well also, as we hit our way to another win. Erick Aybar stayed hot today, going 3-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Prince Fielder was 4-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Rickie Weeks was 2-3 with two walks and a run scored. He also stole two bases.

Playoff Watch:
Cincinnati beat Florida 7-4, Cin 2.0 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card, .5 GB of Chicago (N) in Central, Florida 1.0 GB of New York (N)
New York (N) beat Atlanta 5-2, 1.0 GA of Florida and San Diego in Wild Card
Chicago (N) lost to Milwaukee 1-6, .5 GA of Cincinnati in Central
San Diego beat St. Louis 7-6, 1.0 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card
Baltimore beat New York (A) 15-3, 1.5 GB of Boston in East
Boston beat Tampa Bay 8-5, 1.5 GA of Baltimore in East

9/28: @ St. Louis (75-83/37-40 Hm), win 8-4 (10) - WP: Turnbow (5-3), BS: (5)
Well, Joe Blanton definitely deserved a win in this game, going eight innings and allowing only two runs. Derrick Turnbow then came in in the bottom of the ninth to give up to runs and allowed them to tie it back up at 4. We scored four runs in the tenth to pull it off. Bill Hall hit a solo home run, but that was the only round-tripper for us this game. Rickie Week was 2-5 with a run, stolen base, and a walk. Geoff Jenkins went 2-4 with a run, Corey Hart was 2-5 with a run scored and RBI, he also stole a base. Jeff Mathis drove in a run and scored also while going 1-3.

Playoff Watch:
Florida beat Cincinnati 5-4, Florida now tied with New York (N) in Wild Card, Cincinnati 1 GB of of Chicago (N) in Central
New York (N) lost to Atlanta 2-5, tied with Florida for Wild Card
San Diego lost to Arizona 1-4, 1.0 GB of Florida and New York (N) in Wild Card
Baltimore lost to New York (A) 3-16, 2.0 GB of Boston in East
Boston Did Not Play, 2.0 GA of Baltimore in East

9/29: @ St. Louis, win 4-0 - WP: Gallardo (3-0)
Gallardo pitched very well in his final start of the year, and I cannot wait until he can come out of the rotation for us for a full season. He is going to be one exciting pitcher. He pitched eight innigns and gave up eight hits, but had nine K's with no walks. I like the second stat the most! Rickie Weeks was 1-3 with a run and two walks, and Prince Fielder was 2-5 with a RBI. Gabe Gross got a start today and went 1-3 with a big RBI single and also scored a run. Jeff Mathis hit his 19th home run of the year and was 2-4 with two RBIs.

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) beat Colorado 5-4, 1.0 GA of Cincinnati in Central
New York (N) beat Washington 4-0, 1.0 GA of Florida in Wild Card
Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 12-6, 1.0 GB of Chicago (N) in Central
Florida lost to Philadelphia 1-6, 1.0 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card
San Diego lost to Arizona 0-4, 2.0 GB of New York (N) in Wild Card
Baltimore beat Boston 5-1, 1.0 GB of Boston in East

9/30: @ St. Louis, loss 1-3 - LP: Sheets (7-15)
Ben Sheets pitched seven innings and gave up only two earned runs. We only had three hits as a team, and one of them came from Nelson Cruz, but that was about it.

Playoff Watch:
Chicago (N) lost to Colorado 1-3, 1 GA of Cincinnati.
San Diego lost to Arizona 2-5, Eliminated
Florida lost to Philadelphia 1-5, 1 GB New York (N)
Washington lost to New York (N) 0-4, 1 GA of Florida
Baltimore lost to Boston 0-2, Boston clinches the AL East

10/01: @ St. Louis, loss 1-5 - LP: Jackson (5-7)
Well Jackson didn't pitch half bad in this one, going seven innings and allowing only three runs, but our team again did not hit the ball, and we only managed five hits as a team. Rickie Weeks hit his 19th home run on the year, and Prince Fielder had a double, but other than that we didn't do much else.

Jay's Thoughts: Well, I am going to say that I don't like losing. However, I feel that we have a strong nucleaus of players that can be winners in Milwaukee for years to come. I am excited to get to the offseason and put a bit of my mark on this team, other than just mid season trades. I am going to debate how I want to play out the playoffs, but I must warn it might not be as in-depth as some people are hoping. I think I am going to post each series outline (of the games played) and then in the World Series I might limit myself to a one sentence recap on the game, or something like that. Then we can get to the offseason, the part I'm looking forward to most.

In the final race of the season (the NL Wild Card) the Mets lost and FLorida won, so it came down to a one-game playoff. I actually watched the whole game to see what would happen (it was so nice to not be under pressure to make all the decisions ), and it was a good one. In the second the Mets jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a Carlos Delgado home run. They then scored two more in the third and jumped out to a 4-0 lead, and this one looks like a blowout. The Marlins got one back in the bottom of the fifth on a Miguel Cabrera single. The Mets got that run back in the seventh on a Carlos Beltran double, and now led the game 5-1. The Marlins scored got something going in the bottom of the eighth, but were only able to manage one run out of it, and from there it looked like New York had control of the game, and that was the case as both teams scored in the ninth to make it a 6-3 win for the Mets, and they are the NL Wild Card champs.

Playoff Matchups
Los Angeles Angels vs Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox vs Oakland Athletics
Chicago Cubs vs Philadelphia Phillies
New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Final Standings

 
American League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Boston Red Sox          86 76 .531 -    87-75   -1   52-29 34-47 6-5  20-13 *  L1     5-5 
Baltimore Orioles       85 77 .525 1.0  86-76   -1   44-37 41-40 5-4  22-23    W1     5-5 
New York (A) Yankees    77 85 .475 9.0  82-80   -5   38-43 39-42 9-8  15-24    L2     5-5 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays    77 85 .475 9.0  77-85   0    41-40 36-45 7-10 20-24    W1     4-6 
Toronto Blue Jays       72 90 .444 14.0 68-94   4    37-44 35-46 6-8  18-28    W2     7-3 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn  1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Minnesota Twins         98 64 .605 -    95-67   3    48-33 50-31 12-6  30-23 *  L1     7-3 
Detroit Tigers          86 76 .531 12.0 86-76   0    42-39 44-37 14-12 25-28    L1     6-4 
Chicago (A) White Sox   83 79 .512 15.0 86-76   -3   39-42 44-37 10-8  23-23    W1     5-5 
Cleveland Indians       78 84 .481 20.0 77-85   1    48-33 30-51 7-9   29-25    L1     5-5 
Kansas City Royals      67 95 .414 31.0 67-95   0    37-44 30-51 8-13  26-28    W1     3-7 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Oakland Athletics       96 66 .593 -    92-70   4    49-32 47-34 5-4  26-13 *  W1     4-6 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  94 68 .580 2.0  89-73   5    46-35 48-33 8-13 31-23 +  L1     5-5 
Seattle Mariners        69 93 .426 27.0 73-89   -4   39-42 30-51 8-10 24-30    L1     6-4 
Texas Rangers           69 93 .426 27.0 72-90   -3   35-46 34-47 6-5  15-23    W1     5-5 

National League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Philadelphia Phillies   98 64 .605 -    96-66   2    46-35 52-29 4-2  19-16 *  L1     6-4 
New York (N) Mets       86 77 .528 12.5 89-74   -3   40-41 46-36 8-10 24-23 +  W1     6-4 
Florida Marlins         85 78 .521 13.5 87-76   -2   41-41 44-37 9-3  24-24    L1     6-4 
Atlanta Braves          82 80 .506 16.0 87-75   -5   37-44 45-36 6-8  23-26    W2     6-4 
Washington Nationals    75 87 .463 23.0 69-93   6    37-44 38-43 11-9 28-17    W2     4-6 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Chicago (N) Cubs        84 78 .519 -   85-77   -1   38-43 46-35 4-9  19-18 *  L2     4-6 
Cincinnati Reds         83 79 .512 1.0 78-84   5    43-38 40-41 6-11 23-21    L2     3-7 
Milwaukee Brewers       79 83 .488 5.0 75-87   4    41-40 38-43 10-2 18-15    L2     6-4 
Houston Astros          78 84 .481 6.0 81-81   -3   42-39 36-45 5-8  24-24    L2     6-4 
St. Louis Cardinals     77 85 .475 7.0 78-84   -1   39-42 38-43 13-7 25-23    W2     2-8 
Pittsburgh Pirates      76 86 .469 8.0 81-81   -5   36-45 40-41 8-10 24-29    W2     6-4 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers 87 75 .537 -    87-75   0    42-39 45-36 7-7  25-25 *  L3     3-7 
San Diego Padres        83 79 .512 4.0  83-79   0    40-41 43-38 10-4 26-22    L4     5-5 
Arizona Diamondbacks    75 87 .463 12.0 71-91   4    43-38 32-49 6-6  24-18    W5     6-4 
Colorado Rockies        74 88 .457 13.0 74-88   0    43-38 31-50 4-9  21-30    W2     5-5 
San Francisco Giants    72 90 .444 15.0 79-83   -7   39-42 33-48 8-10 16-28    W3     7-3

In other news around the league, it was announced that Albert Pujols and Ichiro Suzuki have won the batting titles for their respective leagues. Pujols hit .324 with 31 homers and 93 RBIs, and Suzuki hit .342 with 13 HR, 92 RBIs, and 38 SB.

Hank Blalock and Torrii Hunter both signed contract extensions with Texas and Minnesota also.

Next Up
I am not sure what I'm going to do with the playoffs yet, (as I said before), but I do have some overviews for you, including the team and league.

[majormet]

Got to love the Mets in those one game playoffs.

Interesting how Ben Sheets was 7-15 for you. In my dynasty he has 3 straight 20 win seasons from 2006-2008 for the Brewers with 3 trophies to go along with it.

[jaykno14]

Originally Posted by majormet

Got to love the Mets in those one game playoffs.

Interesting how Ben Sheets was 7-15 for you. In my dynasty he has 3 straight 20 win seasons from 2006-2008 for the Brewers with 3 trophies to go along with it.

Yeah I don't really understand it either. I am hoping it might have just been an off season because his ratings don't point to that kind of performance from him. He definitely struggled though this year for us, and was probably most inconsistent of any of my pitchers this season. I am going to give him another shot though I can tell you that .

Right now I am pretty far ahead along. I just began the playoffs, but I want to post the league review for 2006 before the playoffs begin, and the MVP, Cy Youngs, ROY, etc. don't get announced until later on so I may have to just do those seperate. I did want to include those though.

[jaykno14]

2006

Final Standings

 
American League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Boston Red Sox          86 76 .531 -    87-75   -1   52-29 34-47 6-5  20-13 *  L1     5-5 
Baltimore Orioles       85 77 .525 1.0  86-76   -1   44-37 41-40 5-4  22-23    W1     5-5 
New York (A) Yankees    77 85 .475 9.0  82-80   -5   38-43 39-42 9-8  15-24    L2     5-5 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays    77 85 .475 9.0  77-85   0    41-40 36-45 7-10 20-24    W1     4-6 
Toronto Blue Jays       72 90 .444 14.0 68-94   4    37-44 35-46 6-8  18-28    W2     7-3 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn  1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Minnesota Twins         98 64 .605 -    95-67   3    48-33 50-31 12-6  30-23 *  L1     7-3 
Detroit Tigers          86 76 .531 12.0 86-76   0    42-39 44-37 14-12 25-28    L1     6-4 
Chicago (A) White Sox   83 79 .512 15.0 86-76   -3   39-42 44-37 10-8  23-23    W1     5-5 
Cleveland Indians       78 84 .481 20.0 77-85   1    48-33 30-51 7-9   29-25    L1     5-5 
Kansas City Royals      67 95 .414 31.0 67-95   0    37-44 30-51 8-13  26-28    W1     3-7 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Oakland Athletics       96 66 .593 -    92-70   4    49-32 47-34 5-4  26-13 *  W1     4-6 
Los Angeles (A) Angels  94 68 .580 2.0  89-73   5    46-35 48-33 8-13 31-23 +  L1     5-5 
Seattle Mariners        69 93 .426 27.0 73-89   -4   39-42 30-51 8-10 24-30    L1     6-4 
Texas Rangers           69 93 .426 27.0 72-90   -3   35-46 34-47 6-5  15-23    W1     5-5 
 
 
National League Standings  
Eastern Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Philadelphia Phillies   98 64 .605 -    96-66   2    46-35 52-29 4-2  19-16 *  L1     6-4 
New York (N) Mets       86 77 .528 12.5 89-74   -3   40-41 46-36 8-10 24-23 +  W1     6-4 
Florida Marlins         85 78 .521 13.5 87-76   -2   41-41 44-37 9-3  24-24    L1     6-4 
Atlanta Braves          82 80 .506 16.0 87-75   -5   37-44 45-36 6-8  23-26    W2     6-4 
Washington Nationals    75 87 .463 23.0 69-93   6    37-44 38-43 11-9 28-17    W2     4-6 
 
Central Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB  Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Chicago (N) Cubs        84 78 .519 -   85-77   -1   38-43 46-35 4-9  19-18 *  L2     4-6 
Cincinnati Reds         83 79 .512 1.0 78-84   5    43-38 40-41 6-11 23-21    L2     3-7 
Milwaukee Brewers       79 83 .488 5.0 75-87   4    41-40 38-43 10-2 18-15    L2     6-4 
Houston Astros          78 84 .481 6.0 81-81   -3   42-39 36-45 5-8  24-24    L2     6-4 
St. Louis Cardinals     77 85 .475 7.0 78-84   -1   39-42 38-43 13-7 25-23    W2     2-8 
Pittsburgh Pirates      76 86 .469 8.0 81-81   -5   36-45 40-41 8-10 24-29    W2     6-4 
 
Western Division  
Team                    W  L  PCT  GB   Pyt.Rec Diff Home  Away  XInn 1Run  M# Streak Last10 
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers 87 75 .537 -    87-75   0    42-39 45-36 7-7  25-25 *  L3     3-7 
San Diego Padres        83 79 .512 4.0  83-79   0    40-41 43-38 10-4 26-22    L4     5-5 
Arizona Diamondbacks    75 87 .463 12.0 71-91   4    43-38 32-49 6-6  24-18    W5     6-4 
Colorado Rockies        74 88 .457 13.0 74-88   0    43-38 31-50 4-9  21-30    W2     5-5 
San Francisco Giants    72 90 .444 15.0 79-83   -7   39-42 33-48 8-10 16-28    W3     7-3

American League Hitting Leaders

 
Batting AVG 
I. Suzuki SEA .342
L. Castillo MIN .328
V. Guerrero LAA .322
H. Blalock TEX .319
M. Ramirez BOS .313
 
OPS
M. Ramirez BOS 1.017
H. Blalock TEX 1.017
V. Guerrero LAA  .988
M. Teixeira TEX  .951
P. Konerko CHA  .915
 
Runs 
V. Guerrero LAA 128
M. Ramirez BOS 126
M. Teixeira TEX 121
D. Jeter NYA 120
A. Rodriguez NYA 117
 
Hits 
I. Suzuki SEA 236 
V. Guerrero ANA 207
P. Polanco DET 199
M. Loretta BOS 198
C. Patterson BAL 195
 
Home Runs 
P. Konerko CHA 46
H. Blalock TEX 45
M. Ramirez BOS 44
M. Teixeira TEX 42
V. Guerrero LAA 39
 
Runs Batted In 
P. Konerko CHA 136
M. Teixeira TEX 131
M. Ramirez BOS 129
H. Blalock TEX 125
T. Hunter MIN 120
 
Stolen Bases 
C. Crawford TBA 40
I. Suzuki SEA 38
V. Guerrero LAA 29
C. Patterson BAL 29
A. Rodriguez NYA 28

American League Pitching Leaders

 
ERA 
J. Santana MIN 2.47
C. Wang NYA 2.84
J. Lackey LAA 3.06
S. Kazmir SEA 3.40
K. Escobar LAA 3.48
 
Wins 
C. Wang NYA 17
J. Santana MIN 15
K. Escobar LAA 14
R. Halladay TOR 13
D. Haren OAK 13
 
Saves 
H. Street OAK 32
J. Nathan MIN 29
B. Ryan TOR 23
M. Rivera NYA 22
B. Jenks CHA 21
 
Complete Games 
B. Colon LAA 5
D. Haren OAK 5
C. Wang NYA 4
R. Dickey TEX 4
R. Halladay TOR 4
 
Shutouts 
B. Colon ANA 2
Alot tied with 1
 
Strikeouts 
J. Santana MIN 224
F. Hernandez SEA 181
J. Lackey LAA 169
J. Beckett BOS 168
S. Kazmir SEA 164
 
WHIP 
J. Santana MIN 1.06
J. Lackey LAA 1.11
N. Robertson DET 1.12
C. Wang NYA 1.15
B. Radke MIN 1.15

I just realized I messed up with the league leaders section as I had it nice and lined up in the notepad, but I just realized that I did it with tab instead of individual spaces. Oh well, my mistake.

American League Team Hitting

 
Team            R/G R   G   AB   H    2B  3B HR  BB  SO   SB  AVG  OBP  SLG  OPS 
Boston          5.4 882 162 5621 1530 362 20 206 662 980  43  .272 .351 .454 .805 
Texas           5.4 875 162 5623 1442 282 51 228 588 1086 74  .256 .331 .446 .777 
New York (A)    5.4 870 162 5696 1487 250 40 216 666 1089 88  .261 .344 .433 .777 
Chicago (A)     5.4 869 162 5765 1551 234 34 274 500 1123 53  .269 .333 .464 .797 
Oakland         5.3 856 162 5627 1485 290 34 183 620 967  78  .264 .339 .425 .764 
Minnesota       5.2 846 162 5727 1564 318 45 145 554 888  113 .273 .338 .420 .759 
Baltimore       5.1 829 162 5694 1517 251 26 213 494 968  83  .266 .328 .432 .760 
Los Angeles (A) 4.9 786 162 5725 1526 285 46 143 522 962  114 .267 .329 .407 .736 
Cleveland       4.7 767 162 5592 1429 313 30 157 544 1169 82  .256 .326 .406 .732 
Seattle         4.7 756 162 5808 1544 267 34 135 485 939  113 .266 .324 .393 .717 
Detroit         4.6 746 162 5739 1524 238 48 171 468 1085 51  .266 .325 .413 .738 
Tampa Bay       4.5 733 162 5711 1501 294 50 128 395 1011 139 .263 .314 .399 .713 
Toronto         4.4 720 162 5620 1422 301 30 177 430 1038 74  .253 .313 .412 .725 
Kansas City     4.1 666 162 5728 1483 281 47 109 408 1087 75  .259 .314 .381 .695 
Average             800 162 5691 1500 283 38 178 524 1028 84

American League Team Pitching

Team            R/G R   G   CG SHO SV ERA  IP     HA   HRA BB  K    WHIP OAVG BABIP 
Detroit         4.3 700 162 7  10  47 3.89 1474.2 1391 142 478 1088 1.27 .248 .285 
Minnesota       4.3 702 162 9  15  47 3.85 1466.1 1441 182 409 1207 1.26 .253 .293 
Los Angeles (A) 4.3 703 162 10 14  51 3.89 1473.1 1339 156 518 1098 1.26 .239 .272 
Oakland         4.6 740 162 11  8  46 4.25 1449.0 1453 184 496 935  1.35 .260 .284 
Baltimore       4.8 771 162 10  8  35 4.50 1445.0 1442 171 530 1174 1.36 .258 .299 
Tampa Bay       4.8 774 162 3   9  43 4.31 1461.1 1503 152 511 1005 1.38 .262 .295 
Kansas City     5.0 809 162 4   9  30 4.41 1455.0 1532 141 629 884  1.49 .267 .296 
Cleveland       5.0 812 162 6   5  43 4.65 1446.2 1520 155 545 951  1.43 .268 .298 
Boston          5.0 816 162 7   5  35 4.75 1431.2 1453 216 496 1096 1.36 .259 .288 
Chicago (A)     5.0 816 162 13  2  40 4.61 1464.2 1530 237 518 1091 1.40 .266 .293 
Seattle         5.2 847 162 11  4  27 4.77 1460.0 1581 189 548 1034 1.46 .273 .305 
Toronto         5.3 860 162 10  7  45 4.97 1446.1 1628 189 519 1007 1.48 .282 .314 
New York (A)    5.3 861 162 13 10  37 4.90 1457.2 1576 182 519 1049 1.44 .273 .306 
Texas           6.1 986 162 11  6  32 5.59 1430.1 1614 183 661 943  1.59 .283 .312 
Average             800 162 9   8  40      1454.0 1500 177 527 1040

National League Hitting Leaders

 
Batting AVG 
A. Pujols SLN .324 
D. Roberts SDN .323 
M. Cabrera FLO .311 
J. Vidro WSH .305 
B. Hawpe COL .303 
 
OPS
R. Howard PHI .987 
B. Bonds SFN .963 
A. Pujols SLN .946 
L. Berkman HOU .936 
M. Cabrera FLO .928 
 
Runs 
R. Howard PHI 124 
A. Pujols SLN 123 
C. Utley PHI 123 
J. Rollins PHI 122 
L. Berkman HOU 110 
 
Hits 
A. Pujols SLN 208 
J. Rollins PHI 196 
J. Vidro WSH 189 
D. Lee CHN 186 
C. Utley PHI 185 
 
Home Runs 
R. Howard PHI 55 
D. Lee CHN 37 
A. Ramirez CHN 36 
K. Griffey CIN 35 
J. Lane HOU 34 
 
Runs Batted In 
R. Howard PHI 134 
D. Lee CHN 124 
A. Ramirez CHN 121 
S. Rolen SLN 117 
A. Jones ATL 109 
 
Stolen Bases 
J. Rollins PHI 41 
R. Freel CIN 33 
D. Roberts SDN 32 
A. Boeve PIT 30 
R. Furcal LAN 28

National League Pitching Leaders

 
ERA 
C. Carpenter SLN 2.92 
P. Martinez NYN 3.03 
M. Cain SFN 3.22 
J. Jennings COL 3.43 
C. Zambrano CHN 3.52 
 
Wins 
B. Penny LAN 15 
J. Jennings COL 14 
D. Willis FLO 14 
C. Zambrano CHN 14 
T. Buchholz HOU 13 
 
Saves 
B. Lidge HOU 34 
D. Turnbow MIL 27
B. Wagner NYN 25 
E. Gagne LAN 24 
J. Borowski FLO 21 
 
Complete Games 
J. Francis COL 5 
J. Patterson WSH 5 
R. Ortiz WSH 4 
B. Myers PHI 3 
B. Webb ARI 3 
 
Shutouts 
Alot tied with 1
 
Strikeouts 
C. Carpenter SLN 200 
M. Cain SFN 177 
B. Webb ARI 176 
A. Harang CIN 169 
C. Zambrano CHN 169 
 
WHIP 
A. Harang CIN 1.07 
R. Oswalt HOU 1.13 
J. Jennings COL 1.15 
C. Carpenter SLN 1.18 
Z. Duke PIT 1.18

National League Team Hitting

Team            R/G R   G   AB   H    2B  3B HR  BB  SO   SB  AVG  OBP  SLG  OPS 
Philadelphia    5.3 861 162 5578 1497 286 42 221 595 1053 112 .268 .344 .454 .798 
Chicago (N)     4.9 797 162 5647 1493 267 34 156 443 945  108 .264 .321 .407 .728 
Los Angeles (N) 4.7 767 162 5601 1443 284 31 141 594 1041  60 .258 .331 .395 .726 
Milwaukee       4.7 760 162 5505 1387 240 40 168 558 1068  92 .252 .325 .402 .727
Houston         4.6 746 162 5554 1402 238 44 184 496 1024  81 .252 .318 .411 .729 
New York (N)    4.6 743 163 5584 1416 257 34 161 577 1110  96 .254 .328 .398 .727 
Cincinnati      4.6 741 162 5583 1371 279 25 200 569 1297  74 .246 .319 .412 .731 
Atlanta         4.6 741 162 5552 1388 279 32 177 561 1105  47 .250 .323 .407 .730 
Colorado        4.5 732 162 5548 1457 305 40 166 501 1006  44 .263 .325 .422 .747 
San Diego       4.5 727 162 5545 1395 261 40 125 620 1120  73 .252 .327 .381 .708 
Arizona         4.5 724 162 5513 1420 339 37 129 548 984   57 .258 .330 .403 .733 
St. Louis       4.5 723 162 5702 1498 272 30 141 567 1099  62 .263 .332 .395 .727 
Pittsburgh      4.4 713 162 5666 1441 285 27 117 496 1157 102 .254 .317 .376 .693 
Washington      4.3 703 162 5652 1402 252 36 141 485 1132  69 .248 .313 .380 .693 
San Francisco   4.3 701 162 5548 1400 281 42 121 605 1014  62 .252 .329 .384 .712 
Florida         4.2 684 163 5612 1429 251 32 155 481 1319  95 .255 .317 .394 .710 
Average             741 162 5587 1427 274 35 156 544 1092  77

National League Team Pitching

Team            R/G R   G   CG SHO SV ERA  IP     HA   HRA BB  K    WHIP OAVG BABIP 
Florida         3.9 637 163 4  13  47 3.51 1461.2 1351 123 491 1192 1.26 .243 .290 
New York (N)    4.1 672 163 5  9   42 3.70 1482.2 1348 129 555 1066 1.28 .241 .278 
Atlanta         4.2 681 162 5  8   43 3.91 1454.2 1397 139 523 978  1.32 .253 .285 
Philadelphia    4.3 697 162 6  9   49 3.86 1447.0 1299 210 481 1087 1.23 .238 .261 
San Diego       4.4 710 162 7  11  42 3.94 1454.0 1386 127 501 1040 1.30 .249 .286 
Los Angeles (N) 4.4 711 162 4  11  52 3.94 1462.1 1464 144 531 1138 1.36 .259 .302 
Pittsburgh      4.4 716 162 6  9   40 3.99 1472.0 1363 150 573 1076 1.32 .246 .281 
San Francisco   4.5 725 162 5  7   30 4.03 1453.1 1397 134 525 1075 1.32 .252 .292 
Houston         4.6 751 162 4  15  47 4.29 1452.2 1459 171 550 1166 1.38 .261 .302 
St. Louis       4.6 753 162 5  12  34 4.16 1467.1 1441 140 537 1071 1.35 .256 .294 
Chicago (N)     4.7 757 162 9  10  40 4.10 1461.0 1426 170 567 1197 1.36 .254 .295 
Cincinnati      4.7 768 162 4  6   44 4.30 1472.2 1459 172 495 989  1.33 .260 .289 
Colorado        5.0 810 162 14 9   39 4.71 1432.0 1479 154 600 1054 1.45 .267 .306 
Milwaukee       5.1 822 162 5  9   35 4.62 1450.2 1480 192 550 1141 1.40 .263 .299
Arizona         5.1 827 162 3  4   43 4.80 1434.2 1501 158 591 1093 1.46 .269 .310 
Washington      5.1 830 162 12 6   37 4.65 1468.1 1591 196 585 941  1.48 .276 .302 
Average             742 162 6  9   42      1458.0 1428 157 541 1082

Season Awards...soon to come.

[jaykno14]

2006

Team Information
Overall Record: 79-89, .488 PCT
GB: 5.0 of Chicago (N)
Division: 3rd Place
Wild Card: 6th Place
Home Record: 41-40, .506 PCT
Road Record: 38-43, .469 PCT
Xtras: 10-2, .833 PCT
1-run: 18-15, .545 PCT
LH SP: 22-20, .524 PCT
RH SP: 57-63, .475 PCT
L10: 6-4

I am going to give you some things to chew on for a little bit, and then the anticipated playoffs.

Team Batting Stats
BA: .252 - 12th in NL
OBP: .325 - 8th in NL
SLG: .402 - 8th in NL
OPS: .727 - 8th in NL
RS: 760 - 4th in NL
Hits: 1387 - 15th in NL
XBH: 448 - 10th in NL
HR: 168 - 5th in NL
BB: 558 - 9th in NL
K: 1068 - 8th in NL
SB: 92 - 6th in NL

Name               G  AB  R    H   2B 3B HR RBI TB  BB K   SB CS AVG  OBP  SLG  OPS 
Rickie Weeks 2B   157 612 104  149 33  6 19 65  251 96 139 23 14 .243 .358 .410 .768 
Prince Fielder 1B 159 602 104  157 25  1 25 92  259 83 109 10  2 .261 .355 .430 .786 
Bill Hall 3B      158 599  90  148 30 10 16 67  246 43 120 13  5 .247 .298 .411 .709 
Geoff Jenkins RF  145 475  71  127 21  3 24 88  226 64 101  4  6 .267 .367 .476 .842 
Carlos Lee LF      89 352  58  103 22  3 23 67  200 41  49  5  6 .293 .368 .568 .937 
Chone Figgins SS   67 265  40   78 16  2  6 34  116 14  38 21  9 .294 .329 .438 .766 
Erick Aybar SS     71 242  32   73  7  2  4 28   96 19  35  2  1 .302 .354 .397 .750 
Brady Clark CF     86 238  29   70 10  3  5 26  101 20  20  0  5 .294 .365 .424 .789 
Juan Rivera LF     65 237  30   59 11  2  7 47   95 18  34  1  2 .249 .296 .401 .697 
Jeff Mathis C      67 227  27   55  5  0  8 24   84 24  52  1  1 .242 .317 .370 .688 
Corey Koskie 3B    66 202  21   42  6  0  6 25   66 22  47  2  0 .208 .292 .327 .619 
Mike Rivera C      76 202  18   46  6  2  3 23   65 10  49  0  2 .228 .264 .322 .586 
Corey Hart CF     102 181  20   45 12  1  3 19   68 14  39  4  4 .249 .305 .376 .680 
Vinny Rottino 3B   85 145  16   38  8  0  4 23   58 20  32  0  1 .262 .355 .400 .755 
J.J. Hardy SS      40 143  18   25  4  0  4 17   41 18  19  1  0 .175 .265 .287 .552 
Damian Miller C    36 125  11   30  2  0  2 12   38 10  24  0  0 .240 .297 .304 .601 
Tony Gwynn LF      60 113  13   30  7  2  0 12   41 10  24  5  2 .265 .325 .363 .688 
Jeff Cirillo 3B    45 106  10   27  1  0  4 13   40  8  14  0  0 .255 .310 .377 .688 
Gabe Gross RF      39  54   8   14  3  1  1  9   22  3  15  0  0 .259 .293 .407 .701 
Chad Moeller C     17  52   4   13  2  1  0  4   17  3   5  0  0 .250 .291 .327 .618

I would say that we hit the ball pretty well this year. We had some big power numbers, but also struck out at a good rate. I am pretty happy with the Lee trade, and I expect Rivera and Mathis to pick up their production rate next season for us. I am hoping to maybe make a few changes in this area of the team, for a defensive benefit and maybe a batting average/stolen base benefit. One thing I am always going to be sure to have in a play is a guy who is going to get on base at a good rate. I am not a full fledged money baller, like Billy Beane of the A's is (i.e. no stolen bases allowed, can K a lot, etc.), but I do like to have some power hitters on the team, and I think we definitely have plenty of that in our nucleus of players. I see Weeks serving as a capable lead-off hitter for a while, Aybar will probably move into the two hole, Fielder will bat third, and from there we will have to see where we put guys. I may also put Gwynn Jr. in the two-hole to see how he does there against righties or something like that. I am looking forward to seeing what Juan Rivera can do for us in a full season, but we do have quite a few outfielders that could start, in Hart, Jenkins, Gwynn, Rivera, and Figgins (if he is out there again next season).

Team Pitching
ERA: 4.62 - 13th in NL
SP ERA: 4.58 - 13th in NL
Bullpen ERA: 4.70 - 14th in NL
RA: 822 - 14th in NL
HA: 1480 - 14th in NL
AVG: .263 - 13th in NL
BABIP: .299 - 11th in NL
HRA: 192 - 14th in NL
BBs: 550 - tied for 9th in NL
Ks: 1141 - 4th in NL

Name                W  L  SV ERA  G  GS IP    HA  R  ER HR BB K   WHIP OAVG BABIP 
Yovani Gallardo SP   3  0  1 1.97 16  3  45.2  44 14 10  4  8  60 1.14 .251 .360 
Mike Adams MR        1  0  0 2.79  8  0   9.2   7  3  3  1  5   7 1.24 .200 .222 
Scot Shields MR      1  1  0 2.93 25  0  27.2  19 10  9  3 12  27 1.12 .188 .225 
Zach Jackson SP      5  7  0 3.11 18 14  89.2  74 39 31  2 27  97 1.13 .220 .304 
Kiko Calero MR       6  0  1 3.33 44  0  48.2  41 19 18  3 24  47 1.34 .220 .279 
Robert Hinton MR     1  0  0 3.42 19  0  23.2  18  9  9  1 18  31 1.52 .212 .321 
David Bush SP       10 14  0 3.68 32 32 198.1 191 94 81 20 52 119 1.23 .253 .278 
Derrick Turnbow CL   5  3 27 3.79 46  0  54.2  43 24 23  5 38  49 1.48 .218 .266 
Joe Blanton SP       7  6  0 4.10 21 21 120.2 113 57 55 12 48  98 1.33 .248 .292 
Ben Hendrickson MR   2  1  0 4.25 30  0  53.0  49 26 25  5 19  52 1.28 .250 .317 
Danny Kolb MR        5  4  2 4.33 57  0  62.1  60 31 30 10 28  44 1.41 .255 .276 
Carlos Villanueva SP 3  4  0 4.65 12 12  62.0  72 34 32  9 16  64 1.42 .288 .356 
Ben Sheets SP        7  15 0 4.73 27 26 156.0 171 95 82 23 44 127 1.38 .271 .308 
Chris Capuano MR     4  5  0 4.77 20 20 115.0 116 65 61 21 35  82 1.31 .262 .279 
Tomokazu Ohka SP     6  9  0 5.35 19 19 112.2 114 70 67 25 35  66 1.32 .260 .256 
Chris Demaria MR     1  1  0 5.40 14  0