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Mattymo · 09-27-2007, 07:44 AM

News from October, 2010

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10/12- Honolulu Islanders CL Todd Jones (35 saves, 2.39) announces retirement

10/12- Minnesota Twins LF Pablo Lopez (.313, 22, 85) out 1 week with strained abdominal muscle

10/17- San Diego Padres RF Juan Garcia (.240, 25, 72) out 3 months with torn back muscle

10/24- Pittsburgh Pirates recieve LF Jeffery Taylor (.308, 21, 106 w/Sacramento (ABL)) from Sacramento Lightning (ABL) for 2B Jorge Cantu (.257, 0, 2) and a minor leaguer

Mattymo · 09-27-2007, 08:36 PM

Presidents Cup Finals
Best of 7

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Sacramento Lightning vs. Atlantic City Aces
Game 1: Sacramento 2, Atlantic City 1 (13) (C Mauro Espinosa, SAC: 1-5, GW Solo HR in top of 13th)
Game 2: Atlantic City 8, Sacramento 4 (CF Michael Turner, AC: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R)
Game 3: Atlantic City 7, Sacramento 6 (2B Gerard Young, AC: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R)
Game 4: Atlantic City 4, Sacramento 2 (3B Scott Pierson, AC: 2-3, 2 HR, GW HR in top 9th, 3 RBI, 2 R
Game 5: Sacramento 8, Atlantic City 5 (C Mauro Espinosa, SAC: 2-5, 2 RBI, R, 2B)
Game 6: Atlantic City 5, Sacramento 0 (SP Cris Oropesa, AC: W, 7 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 5 BB, 10 K)

Atlantic City- Cris Oropesa tossed seven innings of one hit ball and Nick Mulder hit a two-run homer, as Atlantic City became the Presidents Cup Champions for the third straight year.
Carlos Velez had three hits and two RBI for the Aces, while Scott Pierson had two hits and Sean McAllister added a home run.  
Matthieu LaFlamme took the loss for Sacramento, going all eight innings, allowing five runs on nine hits.  Jeffery Taylor and Brad Wilkerson had the only hits for the Lightning

World Baseball League Finals
Best of 7

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Ottawa Oddysey vs. Caracas Cannibals
Game 1: Caracas 3, Ottawa 1 (SP Mauro Hernandez, CAR: W, 7.1 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K)
Game 2: Ottawa 7, Caracas 0 (SP John Denton, OTT: W, CG, 0 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K)
Game 3: Ottawa 6, Caracas 5 (14) (1B Michael Fleming, CAR: 1-5, Grand Slam)
Game 4: Caracas 6, Ottawa 0 (SP Zhao-hui Zing, CAR: W, 8 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 K)
Game 5: Caracas 5, Ottawa 2 (SP Mauro Hernandez, CAR: W, 7.1 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K)
Game 6: Ottawa 8, Caracas 7 (RF Manuel Ocasio, OTT: 3-5, 2 RBI, 1 R, 2 2B)
Game 7: Caracas 3, Ottawa 0 (SP Juan Vasquez, CAR: Win, 8 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K)

Caracas- Juan Vasquez pitched eight shutout innings, scattering six hits, as Caracas became the 2010 WBL Champions.
Jaime Silva, Michael Fleming and Travis Lee all had RBI for Caracas, who avenged their loss to Ottawa in last years semifinals.  Silva also scored twice.
Vicente Cabrera had two hits for Ottawa, who failed in its attempt to become back-to-back champions. Sixto Nunez took the loss, allowing two runs in six innings

Mattymo · 09-30-2007, 09:01 AM

Major League Championship Series

American League
Best of 7

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Minnesota Twins
Game 1: Twins 3, Angels 2
W: Johan Santana (1-0) L: Dontrelle Willis (0-1) S: Matt Thornton (1)
HR: MIN: 1B Justin Morneau (1), LAA: C Mike Napoli (1)
POG: C Mike Napoli, LAA: 3-4, HR, 2 R, 1 RBI

Game 2: Twins 8, Angels 7
W: Jesse Crain (1-0)  L: Damaso Marte (0-1) S: Joe Nathan (1)
HR: MIN: CF Chone Figgins (1), LAA: 3B Hector Aviles (1), DH Casey Kotchman (1)
POG: LF Kelly Hayes, LAA: 4-5, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B

Game 3: Angels 10, Twins 7
W: Okura Kato (1-0) L: Fred Hughes (0-1) S: Brian Sikorski (1)
HR: LAA: C Mike Napoli (2), RF Steve Jackson 2 (2), LF Kelly Hayes (1), DH Casey Kotchman (2) MIN: 1B Justin Morneau 2 (3), 2B Aurelio Leon (1), RF Brian Giles (1)
POG: 1B Justin Morneau, MIN: 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

Game 4: Twins 5, Angels 4 (11)
W: Joe Nathan (1-0) L: Scot Shields (0-1) S: Matt Thornton (2)
HR: LAA: 1B Donnelly Ellis (1), 3B Mike Cuddyer (1)
POG: 3B Mike Cuddyer, LAA: 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R

Game 5: Twins 9, Angels 2
W: Johan Santana (2-0) L: Augusto Soto (0-1)
HR: MIN: CF Chone Figgins (1), 2B Aurelio Leon (2)
POG: 2B Aurelio Leon, MIN: 2-5, 5 RBI, R

Twins win series 4-1

National League

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres
Game 1: Phillies 4, Padres 1
W: Cole Hamels (1-0) L: P.J. Nance (0-1)  S: Tim Patterson (1)
HR: none
POG: SP Cole Hamels, PHI: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K

Game 2: Phillies 4, Padres 2
W: Brett Myers (1-0) L: Clay Hensley (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (2)
HR: PHI: Ryan Howard (1)
POG: SP Brett Myers, PHI: Win, 7 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K

Game 3: Padres 6, Phillies 4
W: Chris Young (1-0) L: Matt Morris (0-1) S: Roosevelt O'Toole (1)
HR: SD: 2B Jose Valentin (1) PHI: SS Manuel Sandoval (1)
POG: 2B Jose Valentin, SD: 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R

Game 4: Phillies 7, Padres 6 (10)- GW HR by C John Hendricks in Bot 10th
W: Tim Patterson (1-0) L: Roosevelt O'Toole (0-1)
HR: PHI: C John Hendricks (1), 1B Ryan Howard 2 (3), SS Manuel Sandoval (2) SD: 2B Jose Valentin (2)
POG: 2B Jose Valentin, SD: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

Game 5: Phillies 8, Padres 5
W: Geoff Geary (1-0) L: Brian Sweeney (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (3)
HR: PHI: C John Hendricks (2), 1B Ryan Howard (4), SS Manuel Sandoval (3) SD: C Adam Barnett (1), RF Miguel Cabrera 2 (2), LF Will Nelson 2 (2)
POG: RF Miguel Cabrera, SD: 3-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Phillies win series 4-1

Mattymo · 10-02-2007, 07:49 AM

World Series Preview
10/22/2010

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Team: Minnesota Twins
2010: 97-65, AL Central Champs, Defeated Baltimore 3-2 in ALDS, Defeated Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4-1 in ALCS
2009: 90-72, AL Wild Card, lost to Angels in ALCS
City/Stadium: Minneapolis, MN/Humphrey Metrodome
History: Washington Senators (1901-1960), Minnesota Twins (1961-current)
3 WS titles, 6 Pennants
Last WS appearance: 2006, Defeated Florida Marlins
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (2002-current)
Major Injuries: SP Matt Garza (2 days), MR Chad Paronto (7 weeks), CF Torii Hunter (2 months)
Pitching Lineup: Game 1- Matt Garza (18-8, 3.45) Game 2- Francisco Liriano (20-9, 3.22) Game 3- Johan Santana (14-9, 4.69) Game 4- Boof Bonser (12-9, 4.05)
Game 1 Lineup: 
3B Chone Figgins (32) .267, 6, 53
SS Nick Punto (32) .276, 1, 60
1B Justin Morneau (29) .326, 40, 148
LF Pablo Lopez (26) .313, 22, 85
C Joe Mauer (27) .361, 13, 64
RF Brian Giles (39) .267, 6, 39
2B Dave Mitchell (24) .248, 3, 36
CF David DeJesus (30) .204, 3, 36


Team: Philadelphia Phillies
2010: 100-62, NL East Champs, Defeated Houston Astros 3-1 in NLDS, Defeated San Diego Padres 4-1 in NLCS
2009: 87-75, lost to St. Louis in NLDS
City/Stadium: Philadelphia, PA/ Citizens Bank Bark
History: Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889), Philadelphia Phillies (1890-1942, 1945-current) Philadelphia Blue Jays (1843-1844)
1 WS title, 5 Pennants
Last WS Appearance: 2008, lost to New York Yankees
Last WS Title: 1980, Defeated Kansas City Royals
Manager: Charlie Manuel (2005-current)
Major Injuries: CF Antonio Garcia (3 days), CF Steve White (5 months)
Pitching Lineup: Game 1- Brett Myers (20-8, 4.00) Game 2- Matt Morris (13-8, 4.66) Game 3- Cole Hamels (20-8, 3.01) Game 4- Francisco Acosta (5-5, 4.33)
Game 1 Lineup:
CF Victor Moore (25) .269, 1, 12
RF Alberto Gutierrez (31) .294, 23, 61
1B Ryan Howard (30) .311, 67, 166
C John Hendricks (30) .267, 37, 115
LF Jason Bay (32) .265, 26, 78
SS Manuel Sandoval (32) .281, 23, 97
3B Troy Glaus (34) .239, 31, 88
2B Juan Uribe (31) .245, 32, 86

Mattymo · 10-02-2007, 08:20 PM

Major League World Series
Best of 7

Minnesota Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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Game 1- Phillies 4, Twins 3
W: Geoff Geary (1-0) L: Matt Garza (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (1)
HR: MIN: Justin Morneau (1), Ramon Vazquez (1)

Philadelphia- Ryan Howard had two hits and two RBI while Tim Patterson got Justin Morneau to ground into a game ending double play as Philadelphia took Game 1 of the World Series 4-3 over the Twins.
John Hendricks added two doubles for the Phillies. Geoff Geary, who came on in relief of Brett Myers in the 5th, got 5 outs to pick up the win, allowing only one hit.
Matt Garza, who just came off the Disabled List, took the loss, allowing four runs in just three innings for the Twins. Chone Figgins, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer and David DeJesus each had two hits for Minnesota, while Ramon Vazquez homered.

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Game 2- Twins 6, Phillies 2
W: Boof Bonser (1-0) L: Matt Morris (0-1)
HR: PHI: Juan Uribe (1), Troy Glaus (1)

Philadelphia- Rookie Pablo Lopez had four hits and four RBI and Boof Bonser allowed one run over seven innings as Minnesota evened the series at 1 against the Phillies.
Nick Punto added three hits, while Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer each had two hits.
Troy Glaus had two hits, including a homer, for Philadelphia. Matt Morris took the loss, allowing four runs over five innings. Juan Uribe added a homer.

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Game 3- Phillies 6, Twins 1
W: Cole Hamels (1-0) L: Francisco Liriano (0-1)
HR: PHI: John Hendricks (1), Ryan Howard (1)

Minnesota- John Hendricks hit a 3-run homer in the first inning and Cole Hamels did the rest, allowing only one run over six innings, as Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
Ryan Howard added a two-run homer for the Phillies and Victor Moore had two hits and scored twice.
Probable AL Cy Young Award Winner Francisco Liriano couldn't get out of the third inning for the Twins, allowing five runs. Joe Mauer had two hits and Justin Morneau had an RBI single.

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Game 4- Phillies 6, Twins 5
W: Akinori Otsuka (1-0) L: Dennys Reyes (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (2)
HR: PHI: Manuel Sandoval (1), Troy Glaus (2) MIN: Justin Morneau (2)

Minnesota- Manuel Sandoval's two run shot in the top of the eighth powered Philadelphia to a 6-5 victory over Minnesota in Game 4, giving them a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
Akinori Otsuka pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win, while John Hendricks and Troy Glaus, who homered, each had two RBI. Starter Brett Myers gave up five runs in five innings.
Nick Punto had four hits to lead the twins, who got four runs in seven innings by starter Johan Santana. Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer for Minnesota.

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Game 5- Twins 4, Phillies 3
W: Matt Garza (1-1) L: Matt Morris (0-2) S: Joe Nathan (1)
HR: MIN: Pablo Lopez (1), David DeJesus (1)

Minnesota- Pablo Lopez had two hits, including a two-run homer, as Minnesota beat Philadelphia 4-3, forcing a Game 6 in Philly.
Matt Garza rebounded from a rough first inning to go seven strong, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out seven. David DeJesus hit a go ahead homer in the 7th while had two hits and an RBI.
Matt Morris, who has lost both games for Philadelphia, allowed four runs in 6.1 innings. Jason Bay had two hits and John Hendricks added two RBI.
Philadelphia, who leads the series 3-2, will look to close out the series in Philadelphia.

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Game 6- Twins 11, Phillies 6
W: Boof Bonser (2-0) L: Francisco Acosta (0-1) 
HR: MIN: Pablo Lopez (2), Kenny O'Garvey (1) PHI: Troy Glaus (3), Ryan Howard (2), Juan Uribe (2)

Philadelphia- Pablo Lopez homered for the second straight game, this time a three-run shot, as Minnesota pounded Philadelphia starter Fransisco Acosta and forced a Game 7.
Kenny O'Garvey hit a two-run shot for Minnesota, and Justin Morneau added two RBI. Boof Bonser went five, allowing only two runs. Nick Punto and Brian Giles scored twice.
Acosta only lasted two innings, getting battered for six runs. Ryan Howard and Manuel Sandoval each had three hits for Philadelphia, and Antonio Garcia and Troy Glaus had two apiece.
Game 7 will feature Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels up against Twins ace Francisco Liriano. It should be a battle for the ages, the winner hoisting up the World Series trophy.

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Game 7- Twins 3, Phillies 0
W: Francisco Liriano (1-1) L: Cole Hamels (1-1) S: Joe Nathan (2)
HR: none

Philadelphia- Francisco Liriano dominated the Phillies over eight innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 11, as Minnesota came back from a 3-1 deficit to become World Champions.
Minnesota took a 2-0 lead in the second on RBI singles by Travis Warren and Liriano off Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels. Brian Giles added an RBI single in the eighth for the Twins, who won their 4th World Series title, and their second in five seasons.
Hamels did his part for Philadelphia, allowing just two runs in seven innings, striking out ten. However, the Phillies couldn't get any offense going, with Hamels and Jason Bay getting their only two hits off Liriano. They did threaten in the ninth after back-to-back two-out singles by Ryan Howard and John Hendricks, but closer Joe Nathan struck out Bay to end the game.

Mattymo · 10-05-2007, 07:46 AM

ABL Awards

Player of the Year

Name: Ricardo "Nuke" Villa
Team: Honolulu Islanders
2010 stats: .342, 44, 99
Position: Left Field
Age: 28
From: Phoenix, Arizona
How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 3rd overall, by Honolulu in 2007 ABL Inaugural Draft
What he's done: 2-time Batter of the Year (2008, 2010)...4-time ABL All-star...won President's Cup with Honolulu in 2007...Played for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 6 for 14 with 6 RBI...Has hit at least 30 HR in 4 straight seasons...

Hurler of the Year

Name: Jose Rodriguez
Team: Atlantic City Aces
2010 stats: 19-6, 2.40
Position: Starting Pitcher
Age: 30
From: Manchester, Tennessee
How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 6th overall, in 2007 ABL Inaugural draft by Atlantic City
What he's done: 3-time ABL Hurler of the Year Award (2007, 2008, 2010)...4-time ABL All-star...3 President's Cup Titles with Atlantic City...

Rookie of the Year

Name: Floyd White
Team: Virginia Beach Velocity
2010 stats: .322, 2, 53
Position: Catcher
Age: 23
From: Providence, Rhode Island
How he got here: Drafted in 2nd round of 2008 ABL draft by Virginia Beach
What he's done: Made debut in 2009, hit .306 in 124 ABs...8 walks/112 strikeouts

WBL Awards

Outstanding Hitter Award

Name: Adrian Gonzalez
Team: Mexico City Matadors
2010 stats: .324, 24, 90
Position: First Base
Age: 23
From: Panama, Panama
How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 9th overall, in 2009 WBL Inaugural draft
What he's done: back-to-back Outstanding Hitter Award winner...two-time WBL all-star...2009 WBL Rookie of the Year...Won WBL triple-crown in 2010

Hurler of the Year

Name: Hector Cuellar
Team: Mexico City Matadors
2010 stats: 18-4, 2.28
Position: Starting Pitcher
Age: 26
From: Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico
How he got here: drafted in the 3rd round of 2009 inaugural WBL draft by Mexico City
What he's done: WBL all-star in 2009-2010...2010 Hurler of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Name: Jose Perez
Team: Caracas Cannibals
2010 stats: .282, 16, 58
Position: Right Field
Age: 27
From: Memphis, Tennessee
How he got here: signed as Minor League Free Agent by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2006...become minor league FA after 2009 season...signed minor league contract with Caracas in June, 2010
What he's done: Made ML debut with Angels in 2008, appearing in one game but did not get an AB...Won WBL Title with Caracas in 2010

Mattymo · 10-08-2007, 05:32 PM

Major League Gold Glove Award Winners

American League

P- Jake Westbrook, Baltimore Orioles
C- Mike Napoli, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
1B- Kevin Youkilis, Baltimore Orioles
2B- Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers
3B- Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
SS- Hector Salas, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
LF- Jorge Valera, Texas Rangers
CF- Clarence Williams, Kansas City Royals
RF- Austin Kearns, Kansas City Royals

National League

P- Daryl Brown, Chicago Cubs
C- Ed Kennedy, Florida Marlins
1B- Vicente Rodriguez, San Diego Padres
2B- Miguel Reyes, Milwaukee Brewers
3B- Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals
SS- Barry Rhodes, Milwaukee Brewers
LF- Dan Coleman, Chicago Cubs
CF- Jessie Butler, Florida Marlins
RF- Jeff Francoeur, Atlanta Braves

Mattymo · 10-08-2007, 05:45 PM

Major League Rookie of the Year Award Winners

American League

Name: Pablo Lopez
Team: Minnesota Twins
2010 stats: .313, 22, 85
Position: Left Field
Age: 26
From: Inkster, Michigan
How he got here: Drafted in the 5th Round of 2006 Amateur Draft by Minnesota...Made ML debut in 2009
What he's done: Won Rookie of the Month twice in 2010...hit .272 in 103 ABs in 2009...118 K's vs. 44 BBs...won World Series title with Minnesota in 2010, hitting .333 with 3 HRs and 10 RBI in playoffs

National League

Name: Will Nelson
Team: San Diego Padres
2010 stats: .307, 15, 60
Position: Center Field
Age: 21
From: Alton, Illinois
How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 7th overall, in 2007 Amateur Draft by San Diego...made ML debut in 2009
What he's done: Won Rookie of the Month for July, 2010...stole 54 bases in 2010...made debut in 2009, hitting .354 in 96 ABs
What he's done:

Mattymo · 10-09-2007, 07:50 AM

Major League Cy Young Award Winners

American League

Name: Francisco Liriano
Team: Minnesota Twins
2010 stats: 20-9, 3.22
Position: Starting Pitcher
Age: 27
From: San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
How he got here: signed by San Francisco Giants as amateur Free Agent in 2000...Traded to Minnesota Twins after 2003 season...made ML debut in 2005
What he's done: 3-time ML All-Star (2006, 2008, 2010)...won AL pitching triple crown, leading league in Wins, ERA and K's...pitched for Dominican Republic in 2009 World Cup, going 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA...missed entire 2007 season with torn rotator cuff

National League

Name: Ben Sheets
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
2010 stats: 19-8, 2.13
Position: Starting Pitcher
Age: 32
From: St. Amant, Louisiana
How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 10th overall, of 1999 Amateur Draft by Milwaukee Brewers
What he's done: 7-time ML All-star...4-time Cy Young Award Winner...pitched for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 1-0 with a CG shutout...Led NL in K's with 272

Mattymo · 10-09-2007, 10:06 PM

Major League MVP Awards

American League

Name: Albert Pujols
Team: Chicago White Sox
2010 stats: .321, 48, 128
Position: First Base
Age: 30
From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
How he got here: Drafted in 13th Round of 1999 Amateur Draft by St. Louis Cardinals...Traded to Chicago White Sox after 2007 season
What he's done: 3-Time MVP...8-time All-star...2-time Gold Glove winner...429 career HR already...played for Dominican Republic in 2009 World Cup, going 3 for 10 with a HR.... .326 career average...2004 Rookie of the Year

National League

Name: Ryan Howard
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
2010 stats: .311, 67, 166
Position: First Base
Age: 30
From: St. Louis, Missouri
How he got here: Drafted in 5th round of 2001 Amateur Draft by Philadelphia Phillies
What he's done: 2-time MVP...5-time ML All-Star...2005 Rookie of the Year...307 career HR...played for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 3 for 12 with 2 RBI...67 HR in 2010 is the 3rd highest single season HR total in ML history, 4 behind Barry Bonds' 71 in 2001...166 RBI is the most since Jimmie Foxx drove in 175 in 1938

Mattymo · 10-09-2007, 10:33 PM

WBO All-America Team

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C- Brian McCann (26) Atlanta Braves- Athens, Ohio- .335, 33, 98
1B- Ryan Howard (30) Philadelphia Phillies- St. Louis, Missouri- .311, 67, 166
2B- Chase Utley (31) Washington Nationals- Pasadena, Texas- .304, 35, 109
3B- David Wright (27) New York Mets- Norfolk, Virginia- .330, 26, 97
SS- Edward Hahn (31) San Francisco Giants- Somersworth, New Hampshire- .318, 12, 61
LF- Ricardo Villa (28) Honolulu Islanders (ABL)- Phoenix, Arizona- .342, 44, 99
CF- Gabe Gross (31) Milwaukee Brewers- Baltimore, Maryland- .277, 29, 108
RF- Walt Younger (29) Tampa Bay Devil Rays- Cut Off, Louisiana- .349, 24, 101
SP- Ben Sheets (32) Milwaukee Brewers- St. Amant, Louisiana- 19-8, 2.13
CL- Walter Hayden (32) San Francisco Giants- Olympia, Washington- 32 saves, 1.13

WBO All-World Team

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C- Dioner Navarro (26) Boston Red Sox- Caracas, Venezuela- .295, 21, 83
1B- Albert Pujols (30) Chicago White Sox- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic- .321, 48, 128
2B- Robinson Cano (28) New York Yankees- San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic- .307, 18, 77
3B- Miguel Cabrera (27) San Diego Padres- Maracay, Venezuela- .340, 22, 96
SS- Carlos Guillen (35) New York Mets- Maracay, Venezuela- .309, 28, 80
LF- Masafumi Jouda (26) Seoul Sharks (WBL)- Mibu, Japan- .306, 17, 77
CF- Carlos Beltran (33) New York Mets- Manati- Puerto Rico- .245, 39, 101
RF- Wily Mo Pena (28) New York Yankees- Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic- .269, 25, 101
SP- Javier Vazquez (34) Atlanta Braves- Ponce, Puerto Rico- 20-9, 2.91
CL- Jose Valverde (31) Arizona Diamondbacks- San Pedro de Macoris- 35 saves, 2.75

Mattymo · 10-10-2007, 07:07 PM

Top Free Agents
11/25/2010

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Hitters
1. Bob Turner, 1B- .313, 22, 81 with Toronto Blue Jays
2. Carlos Guillen, SS- .309, 29, 80 with Detroit Tigers/New York Mets
3. Jermaine Dye, RF- .273, 34, 111 with Chicago White Sox
4. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B- .315, 27, 98 with Washington Nationals
5. Prince Fielder, 1B- .288, 35, 96 with Milwaukee Brewers
6. Luke Scott, LF- .301, 17, 75 with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
7. Mark Teahan, 3B- .257, 21, 110 with Kansas City Royals
8. Marlon Anderson, LF- .312, 23, 81 with Washington Nationals
9. Jeff Devanon, LF- .281, 11, 42 with Arizona Diamondbacks
10. Paul Konerko, 1B- .313, 38, 122 with Los Angeles Dodgers

Pitchers
1. Roy Oswalt, SP- 12-9, 3.87 with Toronto Blue Jays
2. Javier Vazquez, SP- 20-9, 2.91 with Atlanta Braves
3. Juan Cruz, SP- 12-9, 4.34 with Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Boston Red Sox
4. Tomas Cruz, SP- 11-8, 2.58 with Ottawa Oddysey (WBL)
5. Clay Hensley, SP- 11-12, 4.12 with San Diego Padres

1. Matt Mitchell, CL- 25 Svs, 1.94 with Tucson Tornadoes (ABL)
2. Walter Hayden, CL- 32 Svs, 1.13 with San Francisco Giants
3. Roosevelt O'Toole, CL- 31 Svs, 3.52 with San Diego Padres
4. Bobby Jenks, MR- 6-2, 3 svs, 2.57 with Chicago White Sox
5. Rafael Soriano, MR- 6-1, 4 svs, 2.03 with Seattle Mariners

Mattymo · 10-11-2007, 07:49 AM

Notable news from November and December 2010

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11/28- New York Yankees sign CL Jason Davis (36 Svs, 2.82) to 2-year extension

12/1- Washington Nationals recieve LF Carl Crawford (.304, 18, 73) from Chicago White Sox for RF Alexis Rios (.264, 27, 90)

12/13- Arizona Diamond backs sign CL Jose Valverde (35 Svs, 2.75) to a 2-year extension

12/16- San Diego Paders sign RF Jermaine Dye (.273, 34, 111 w/Chicago White Sox) to 3-year deal

12/16- Kansas City Royals recieve SS Rafael Furcal (.280, 9, 47) and a minor leaguer from St. Louis Cardinals for MR Scott Feldman (5-1, 7 Svs, 2.37) and a minor leaguer

12/17- Tampa Bay Devil Rays sign SP Juan Cruz (12-9, 4.34 w/Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Boston Red Sox) to 4-year deal

12/17- San Diego Padres sign MR Rafael Soriano (6-1, 4 svs, 2.03 w/Seattle Mariners) to 2-year deal

12/19- Chicago White Sox re-sign MR Bobby Jenks (6-2, 3 svs, 2.57) to 1-year deal

12/22- Arizona Diamondbacks sign RF Luke Scott (.301, 17, 75 w/LA Angels of Anaheim) to 4-year deal

12/23- Mexico City Matadors (WBL) sign 1B Adam Dunn (.214, 19, 63 w/Cincinnati Reds) to 4-year deal

12/24- Los Angeles Dodgers sign CL Matt Mitchell (25 svs, 1.94 w/Tucson Tornadoes (ABL)) to 3-year deal

12/25- Cincinnati Reds sign C Victor Martinez (.282, 11, 41 w/Houston Astros) to 6-year deal

12/25- Chicago White Sox sign 1B Prince Fielder (.288, 35, 96 w/Milwaukee Brewers) to 3-year deal

12/26- Baltimore Orioles sign SP Jake Westbrook (18-8, 3.47) to 3-year extension

12/26- Kansas City Royals sign 3B Ryan Zimmerman (.315, 27, 98 w/Washington Nationals) to 3-year deal

12/28- Toronto Blue Jays re-sign SP Roy Oswalt (12-9, 3.87) to 4-year deal

12/30- Philadelphia Phillies sign CL Walter Hayden (32 svs, 1.13 w/San Francisco Giants) to 4-year deal

12/31- New York Yankees sign SS Carlos Guillen (.309, 28, 80 w/Detroit Tigers/New York Mets) to 2-year deal

Mattymo · 10-13-2007, 09:18 AM

2010: WBO Season in Review
12/31/2010

Uncasville, CT- As we look forward to the start of another fantastic baseball season across the globe, it's necessary to take a look at what happened in 2010, as well as fast forward to what awaits us in 2011.
An amazing Major League season capped by the Minnesota Twins coming back from a 3 games to 1 deficit to win the World Series. Francisco Liriano, Twins pitcher, won the pitching triple crown, leading the American League in strikeous, wins and ERA. The Philadelphia Phillies, who lost to Minnesota in the World Series, had their own star make history. Ryan Howard hit 67 homers, the most in a single season since Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001.

However, 2010 might be best remembered as the first year being affiliated with the World Baseball Organization. Little changes occurred on the Major League level, except that ticket sales were at an all-time high, and TV deals were inked with ESPN, FOX and NBC. There's also been talk of a Baseball Channel, similar to the NFL Network.

The ABL and WBL, Commissioner Mauro's "babies", had fantastic seasons in their own right. Record attendance for the 4th season in a row for the ABL, while the WBL has really grown on a global scale.

As the 2011 season awaits in ernst, there will be a variety of changes which could impact the baseball world. Commissioner Mauro will begin his goal of "ridding the world of Minor League baseball" by eliminating the Rookie and Short-A league levels. According to Mauro, he'd rather see these teams be replaced with "their own organizations".

Mauro also hopes to see an increase in "in-game entertainment" by Major League clubs. A few teams benefitted from "pep teams", as well as a few in-game concerts, and it's expected that more franchises will follow suit.

2011 will also mark the first season of the "Second League", which will combine the ABL and WBL into one league. The two subleagues, the American League and the World League, will crown one champion at the end of the season. The World League will be six teams bigger in 2011, adding franchises in London, Rome, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong and Panama City. Most WL teams, and some AL teams, will operate under new nicknames.

While Mauro is being quiet about his future plans, rumors are swirling that his goal of having a "true" World Series are quickly coming to fruition. He's promised that there are a lot of changes in store, and the majority of Major League owners are behind him.

Mattymo · 10-19-2007, 07:37 AM

Notable News for January, 2011

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1/1- Arizona Diamondbacks re-sign CF Jeff DeVanon (.281, 11, 42) to 3-year deal

1/2- Los Angeles Angels recieve SS Derek Jeter (.319, 14, 74) and a minor leaguer from the New York Yankees for MR Damaso Marte (2-5, 2 svs, 2.45)

1/3- Toronto Blue Jays re-sign 1B Bob Turner (.313, 22, 81) to 3-year deal

1/4- San Francisco Giants sign 3B Mark Teahan (.257, 21, 110 w/Kansas City Royals) to 4-year deal

1/5- Atlanta Braves re-sign SP Javier Vazquez (20-9, 2.91) to 2-year deal

1/7- Chicago Cubs sign 2B Marlon Anderson (.312, 23, 81 w/Washington Nationals) to 2-year deal

1/15- Rome Warriors (2L) sign CL Mike Gonzalez (30 svs, 3.43 w/Pittsburgh Pirates) to 4-year deal

1/18- San Francisco Giants re-sign CL Jeremy Accardo (7-4, 4 svs, 3.05) to 2-year deal

1/18- Philadelphia Phillies re-sign CF Antonio Garcia (.243, 22, 78) to 5-year deal

1/18- Seattle Mariners sign 2B Manuel Sandoval (.281, 23, 97 w/Philadelphia Phillies) to 3-year deal

1/22- New York Yankees sign 1B Paul Konerko (.313, 38, 122 w/Los Angeles Dodgers) to 2-year deal

1/23- Chicago Cubs sign CL Logan Kensing (3-3, 5 svs, 3.28 w/Baltimore Orioles) to 1-year deal

1/27- Chicago White Sox re-sign SS Wilson Betemit (.241, 28, 85) to 3-year deal

Mattymo · 10-20-2007, 08:27 AM

2010 Hall of Fame Inductee

Name: Tom Glavine
Position: Starting Pitcher
Teams: Atlanta Braves (1987-2002), New York Mets (2003-2006), Philadelphia Phillies (2007-2010)
Career Stats: 327-234, 3.78
From: Concord, California
How he got here: Drafted by Atlanta Braves in 2nd round of 1984 Amateur Draft...signed with New York Mets after 2002 season...traded to Philadelphia Phillies after 2006 season
What he's done: 2-time Cy Young Award winner...10-time all-star...career-high 22 wins in 1993...2856 career K's

Mattymo · 10-20-2007, 09:30 AM

Notable news from February, 2011

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2/1- Los Angeles Dodgers sign 2B Jose Lopez (.277, 9, 73 w/Seattle Mariners) to 4-year deal

2/2- Boston Red Sox sign CL Roosevelt O'Toole (41 svs, 3.52 w/San Diego Padres) to 3-year deal

2/13- New York Yankees re-sign 2B Robinson Cano (.307, 18, 77) to 5-year deal

2/16- Buenos Aires Portenos (2L) sign CL Jimmy Gobble (31 svs, 3.60 w/Chicago Cubs) to 2-year deal

2/21- Portland Beavers (2L) sign CL Ron Flores (3-3, 5 svs, 5.57 w/Chicago White Sox) to 1-year deal

Mattymo · 10-20-2007, 11:42 AM

Notable news from March, 2011

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3/4- Spring Training begins for ML

3/6- Los Angeles Angels sign SS Derek Jeter (.319, 14, 74 w/New York Yankees) to a 3-year contract extension

3/21- Pittsburgh Pirates LF Jeffery Taylor (.308, 21, 106 w/Sacramento Lightning (2L)) career is over with torn back muscle

3/23- Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano (20-9, 3.22) out 3 months with herniated disk

Mattymo · 10-21-2007, 04:27 PM

2011 Season Preview

Top Players Position-by-Position

Catcher
1. John Hendricks (30), Philadelphia Phillies; .265, 37, 115
2. Josh Bard (33), Chicago White Sox; .346, 18, 98
3. Brian McCann (27), Atlanta Braves; .335, 33, 98

First Base
1. Albert Pujols (31), Chicago White Sox; .321, 48, 121
2. Travis Hafner (33), Kansas City Royals; .256, 38, 114
3. Ramon Sanchez (25), St. Louis Cardinals; .252, 44, 101

Second Base
1. Juan Bernal (28), Daytona Beach Diamond (2L); .349, 3, 58
2. Chase Utley (32), Washington Nationals; .304, 35, 109
3. Mike Cuddyer (32), Los Angeles Angels; .279, 27, 81

Third Base
1. Miguel Cabrera (27), San Diego Padres; .340, 22, 96
2. Tommy Norman (35), Virginia Beach Velocity (2L); .327, 26, 100
3. David Wright (28), New York Mets; .330, 26, 97

Shortstop
1. Carlos Guillen (35), New York Yankees; .309, 28, 80
2. Hanley Ramirez (27), Florida Marlins; .284, 12, 72
3. Sherman Clark (26), Los Angeles Dodgers; .274, 17, 74

Left Field
1. Stephen Anthony (33), Cincinnati Reds; .287, 16, 54
2. Ernesto Rivera (36), New York Yankees; .334, 11, 38
3. Mark Ritchie (28), Memphis Blues (2L); .281, 43, 114

Center Field
1. Ricardo Villa (28), Honolulu Islanders (2L); .342, 44, 99
2. Grady Sizemore (28), Atlanta Braves; .296, 21, 80
3. Carlos Beltran (33), New York Mets; .245, 39, 101

Right Field
1. Lance Berkman (35), Houston Astros; .302, 47, 113
2. Walt Younger (30), Tampa Bay Devil Rays; .349, 24, 101
3. J.D. Drew (35), Los Angeles Dodgers; .296, 29, 96

Starting Pitcher
1. Francisco Liriano (27), Minnesota Twins; 20-9, 3.22
2. Ben Sheets (32), Milwaukee Brewers; 19-8, 2.13
3. Josh Rupe (28), Chicago White Sox; 10-12, 3.28

Closer
1. Scott Olson (25), Chicago White Sox; 33 svs, 2.73
2. J.J. Putz (34), Seattle Mariners; 28 svs, 2.89
3. Walter Hayden (32), Philadelphia Phillies; 32 svs, 1.13 w/San Francisco

Top Prospects Position-by-Position

C- Samuel Jones (18), Atlanta Braves; .201, 1, 20 (Rookie League)
1B- Warren Stinson (21), New York Mets; .309, 4, 35 (Rookie League)
2B- Bartolo Hernandez (21), Atlanta Braves; .260, 10, 39
3B- Phil Phillips (23), Florida Marlins; .256, 6, 9
SS- Chris Meeks (21), Pittsburgh Pirates; .361, 1, 28 (Short A League)
LF- Spike Thornton (21), Florida Marlins; .400, 0, 5
CF- Will Nelson (22), San Diego Padres; .307, 15, 60
RF- David Brown (22), Detroit Tigers; .297, 6, 64 (AA)
SP- Brian Thomas (23), Cincinnati Reds; 8-11, 4.96
CL- Vince Palmer (18), Cincinnati Reds; 2-2, 8 svs, 0.93 (Rookie League)

Highest Paid Players
1. 32.92m, Albert Pujols, 1B, Chicago White Sox
2. 25.98m, Nick Johnson, 1B, Seattle Mariners
3. 22.41m, C.C. Sabathia, SP, Cleveland Indians
4. 21.15m, Carlos Zambrano, SP, Chicago Cubs
5. 21.13m, Stephen Anthony, LF, Cincinnati Reds
6. 20.91m, Lyle Overbay, 1B, Detroit Tigers
7. 20.81m, Carlos Beltran, CF, New York Mets
8. 20.03m, Lance Berkman, RF, Houston Astros
9. 19.65m, Josh Bard, C, Chicago White Sox
10. 18.58m, David Ortiz, 1B, Boston Red Sox

Highest Payrolls
1. 122,524m, New York Yankees
2. 107,615m, New York Mets
3. 107,366m, Los Angeles Angels
4. 106,831m, Chicago White Sox
5. 103,130m, Minnesota Twins
6. 100,296m, Philadelphia Phillies
7. 100,223m, Toronto Blue Jays
8. 99,991m, San Diego Padres
9. 99,337m, Los Angeles Dodgers
10. 94,609m, San Francisco Giants

Mattymo · 10-21-2007, 04:47 PM

Notable news from April, 2011

10-02-2007, 08:20 PM	#65 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Major League World Series Best of 7 Minnesota Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies Code: Game 1- Phillies 4, Twins 3 W: Geoff Geary (1-0) L: Matt Garza (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (1) HR: MIN: Justin Morneau (1), Ramon Vazquez (1) Philadelphia- Ryan Howard had two hits and two RBI while Tim Patterson got Justin Morneau to ground into a game ending double play as Philadelphia took Game 1 of the World Series 4-3 over the Twins. John Hendricks added two doubles for the Phillies. Geoff Geary, who came on in relief of Brett Myers in the 5th, got 5 outs to pick up the win, allowing only one hit. Matt Garza, who just came off the Disabled List, took the loss, allowing four runs in just three innings for the Twins. Chone Figgins, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer and David DeJesus each had two hits for Minnesota, while Ramon Vazquez homered. Code: Game 2- Twins 6, Phillies 2 W: Boof Bonser (1-0) L: Matt Morris (0-1) HR: PHI: Juan Uribe (1), Troy Glaus (1) Philadelphia- Rookie Pablo Lopez had four hits and four RBI and Boof Bonser allowed one run over seven innings as Minnesota evened the series at 1 against the Phillies. Nick Punto added three hits, while Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer each had two hits. Troy Glaus had two hits, including a homer, for Philadelphia. Matt Morris took the loss, allowing four runs over five innings. Juan Uribe added a homer. Code: Game 3- Phillies 6, Twins 1 W: Cole Hamels (1-0) L: Francisco Liriano (0-1) HR: PHI: John Hendricks (1), Ryan Howard (1) Minnesota- John Hendricks hit a 3-run homer in the first inning and Cole Hamels did the rest, allowing only one run over six innings, as Philadelphia took a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Ryan Howard added a two-run homer for the Phillies and Victor Moore had two hits and scored twice. Probable AL Cy Young Award Winner Francisco Liriano couldn't get out of the third inning for the Twins, allowing five runs. Joe Mauer had two hits and Justin Morneau had an RBI single. Code: Game 4- Phillies 6, Twins 5 W: Akinori Otsuka (1-0) L: Dennys Reyes (0-1) S: Tim Patterson (2) HR: PHI: Manuel Sandoval (1), Troy Glaus (2) MIN: Justin Morneau (2) Minnesota- Manuel Sandoval's two run shot in the top of the eighth powered Philadelphia to a 6-5 victory over Minnesota in Game 4, giving them a 3-1 lead in the World Series. Akinori Otsuka pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win, while John Hendricks and Troy Glaus, who homered, each had two RBI. Starter Brett Myers gave up five runs in five innings. Nick Punto had four hits to lead the twins, who got four runs in seven innings by starter Johan Santana. Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer for Minnesota. Code: Game 5- Twins 4, Phillies 3 W: Matt Garza (1-1) L: Matt Morris (0-2) S: Joe Nathan (1) HR: MIN: Pablo Lopez (1), David DeJesus (1) Minnesota- Pablo Lopez had two hits, including a two-run homer, as Minnesota beat Philadelphia 4-3, forcing a Game 6 in Philly. Matt Garza rebounded from a rough first inning to go seven strong, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out seven. David DeJesus hit a go ahead homer in the 7th while had two hits and an RBI. Matt Morris, who has lost both games for Philadelphia, allowed four runs in 6.1 innings. Jason Bay had two hits and John Hendricks added two RBI. Philadelphia, who leads the series 3-2, will look to close out the series in Philadelphia. Code: Game 6- Twins 11, Phillies 6 W: Boof Bonser (2-0) L: Francisco Acosta (0-1) HR: MIN: Pablo Lopez (2), Kenny O'Garvey (1) PHI: Troy Glaus (3), Ryan Howard (2), Juan Uribe (2) Philadelphia- Pablo Lopez homered for the second straight game, this time a three-run shot, as Minnesota pounded Philadelphia starter Fransisco Acosta and forced a Game 7. Kenny O'Garvey hit a two-run shot for Minnesota, and Justin Morneau added two RBI. Boof Bonser went five, allowing only two runs. Nick Punto and Brian Giles scored twice. Acosta only lasted two innings, getting battered for six runs. Ryan Howard and Manuel Sandoval each had three hits for Philadelphia, and Antonio Garcia and Troy Glaus had two apiece. Game 7 will feature Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels up against Twins ace Francisco Liriano. It should be a battle for the ages, the winner hoisting up the World Series trophy. Code: Game 7- Twins 3, Phillies 0 W: Francisco Liriano (1-1) L: Cole Hamels (1-1) S: Joe Nathan (2) HR: none Philadelphia- Francisco Liriano dominated the Phillies over eight innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 11, as Minnesota came back from a 3-1 deficit to become World Champions. Minnesota took a 2-0 lead in the second on RBI singles by Travis Warren and Liriano off Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels. Brian Giles added an RBI single in the eighth for the Twins, who won their 4th World Series title, and their second in five seasons. Hamels did his part for Philadelphia, allowing just two runs in seven innings, striking out ten. However, the Phillies couldn't get any offense going, with Hamels and Jason Bay getting their only two hits off Liriano. They did threaten in the ninth after back-to-back two-out singles by Ryan Howard and John Hendricks, but closer Joe Nathan struck out Bay to end the game. __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html Last edited by Mattymo : 10-06-2007 at 07:45 PM.

10-05-2007, 07:46 AM	#66 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	ABL Awards Player of the Year Name: Ricardo "Nuke" Villa Team: Honolulu Islanders 2010 stats: .342, 44, 99 Position: Left Field Age: 28 From: Phoenix, Arizona How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 3rd overall, by Honolulu in 2007 ABL Inaugural Draft What he's done: 2-time Batter of the Year (2008, 2010)...4-time ABL All-star...won President's Cup with Honolulu in 2007...Played for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 6 for 14 with 6 RBI...Has hit at least 30 HR in 4 straight seasons... Hurler of the Year Name: Jose Rodriguez Team: Atlantic City Aces 2010 stats: 19-6, 2.40 Position: Starting Pitcher Age: 30 From: Manchester, Tennessee How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 6th overall, in 2007 ABL Inaugural draft by Atlantic City What he's done: 3-time ABL Hurler of the Year Award (2007, 2008, 2010)...4-time ABL All-star...3 President's Cup Titles with Atlantic City... Rookie of the Year Name: Floyd White Team: Virginia Beach Velocity 2010 stats: .322, 2, 53 Position: Catcher Age: 23 From: Providence, Rhode Island How he got here: Drafted in 2nd round of 2008 ABL draft by Virginia Beach What he's done: Made debut in 2009, hit .306 in 124 ABs...8 walks/112 strikeouts WBL Awards Outstanding Hitter Award Name: Adrian Gonzalez Team: Mexico City Matadors 2010 stats: .324, 24, 90 Position: First Base Age: 23 From: Panama, Panama How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 9th overall, in 2009 WBL Inaugural draft What he's done: back-to-back Outstanding Hitter Award winner...two-time WBL all-star...2009 WBL Rookie of the Year...Won WBL triple-crown in 2010 Hurler of the Year Name: Hector Cuellar Team: Mexico City Matadors 2010 stats: 18-4, 2.28 Position: Starting Pitcher Age: 26 From: Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico How he got here: drafted in the 3rd round of 2009 inaugural WBL draft by Mexico City What he's done: WBL all-star in 2009-2010...2010 Hurler of the Year Rookie of the Year Name: Jose Perez Team: Caracas Cannibals 2010 stats: .282, 16, 58 Position: Right Field Age: 27 From: Memphis, Tennessee How he got here: signed as Minor League Free Agent by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2006...become minor league FA after 2009 season...signed minor league contract with Caracas in June, 2010 What he's done: Made ML debut with Angels in 2008, appearing in one game but did not get an AB...Won WBL Title with Caracas in 2010 __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html Last edited by Mattymo : 10-07-2007 at 02:56 PM.

10-08-2007, 05:32 PM	#67 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Major League Gold Glove Award Winners American League P- Jake Westbrook, Baltimore Orioles C- Mike Napoli, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B- Kevin Youkilis, Baltimore Orioles 2B- Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers 3B- Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees SS- Hector Salas, Tampa Bay Devil Rays LF- Jorge Valera, Texas Rangers CF- Clarence Williams, Kansas City Royals RF- Austin Kearns, Kansas City Royals National League P- Daryl Brown, Chicago Cubs C- Ed Kennedy, Florida Marlins 1B- Vicente Rodriguez, San Diego Padres 2B- Miguel Reyes, Milwaukee Brewers 3B- Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals SS- Barry Rhodes, Milwaukee Brewers LF- Dan Coleman, Chicago Cubs CF- Jessie Butler, Florida Marlins RF- Jeff Francoeur, Atlanta Braves __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html

10-08-2007, 05:45 PM	#68 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Major League Rookie of the Year Award Winners American League Name: Pablo Lopez Team: Minnesota Twins 2010 stats: .313, 22, 85 Position: Left Field Age: 26 From: Inkster, Michigan How he got here: Drafted in the 5th Round of 2006 Amateur Draft by Minnesota...Made ML debut in 2009 What he's done: Won Rookie of the Month twice in 2010...hit .272 in 103 ABs in 2009...118 K's vs. 44 BBs...won World Series title with Minnesota in 2010, hitting .333 with 3 HRs and 10 RBI in playoffs National League Name: Will Nelson Team: San Diego Padres 2010 stats: .307, 15, 60 Position: Center Field Age: 21 From: Alton, Illinois How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 7th overall, in 2007 Amateur Draft by San Diego...made ML debut in 2009 What he's done: Won Rookie of the Month for July, 2010...stole 54 bases in 2010...made debut in 2009, hitting .354 in 96 ABs What he's done: __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html Last edited by Mattymo : 10-09-2007 at 09:52 PM.

10-09-2007, 07:50 AM	#69 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Major League Cy Young Award Winners American League Name: Francisco Liriano Team: Minnesota Twins 2010 stats: 20-9, 3.22 Position: Starting Pitcher Age: 27 From: San Cristobal, Dominican Republic How he got here: signed by San Francisco Giants as amateur Free Agent in 2000...Traded to Minnesota Twins after 2003 season...made ML debut in 2005 What he's done: 3-time ML All-Star (2006, 2008, 2010)...won AL pitching triple crown, leading league in Wins, ERA and K's...pitched for Dominican Republic in 2009 World Cup, going 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA...missed entire 2007 season with torn rotator cuff National League Name: Ben Sheets Team: Milwaukee Brewers 2010 stats: 19-8, 2.13 Position: Starting Pitcher Age: 32 From: St. Amant, Louisiana How he got here: Drafted in 1st round, 10th overall, of 1999 Amateur Draft by Milwaukee Brewers What he's done: 7-time ML All-star...4-time Cy Young Award Winner...pitched for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 1-0 with a CG shutout...Led NL in K's with 272 __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html Last edited by Mattymo : 10-09-2007 at 09:52 PM.

10-09-2007, 10:06 PM	#70 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Major League MVP Awards American League Name: Albert Pujols Team: Chicago White Sox 2010 stats: .321, 48, 128 Position: First Base Age: 30 From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic How he got here: Drafted in 13th Round of 1999 Amateur Draft by St. Louis Cardinals...Traded to Chicago White Sox after 2007 season What he's done: 3-Time MVP...8-time All-star...2-time Gold Glove winner...429 career HR already...played for Dominican Republic in 2009 World Cup, going 3 for 10 with a HR.... .326 career average...2004 Rookie of the Year National League Name: Ryan Howard Team: Philadelphia Phillies 2010 stats: .311, 67, 166 Position: First Base Age: 30 From: St. Louis, Missouri How he got here: Drafted in 5th round of 2001 Amateur Draft by Philadelphia Phillies What he's done: 2-time MVP...5-time ML All-Star...2005 Rookie of the Year...307 career HR...played for U.S. in 2009 World Cup, going 3 for 12 with 2 RBI...67 HR in 2010 is the 3rd highest single season HR total in ML history, 4 behind Barry Bonds' 71 in 2001...166 RBI is the most since Jimmie Foxx drove in 175 in 1938 __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html

10-13-2007, 09:18 AM	#74 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	2010: WBO Season in Review 12/31/2010 Uncasville, CT- As we look forward to the start of another fantastic baseball season across the globe, it's necessary to take a look at what happened in 2010, as well as fast forward to what awaits us in 2011. An amazing Major League season capped by the Minnesota Twins coming back from a 3 games to 1 deficit to win the World Series. Francisco Liriano, Twins pitcher, won the pitching triple crown, leading the American League in strikeous, wins and ERA. The Philadelphia Phillies, who lost to Minnesota in the World Series, had their own star make history. Ryan Howard hit 67 homers, the most in a single season since Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001. However, 2010 might be best remembered as the first year being affiliated with the World Baseball Organization. Little changes occurred on the Major League level, except that ticket sales were at an all-time high, and TV deals were inked with ESPN, FOX and NBC. There's also been talk of a Baseball Channel, similar to the NFL Network. The ABL and WBL, Commissioner Mauro's "babies", had fantastic seasons in their own right. Record attendance for the 4th season in a row for the ABL, while the WBL has really grown on a global scale. As the 2011 season awaits in ernst, there will be a variety of changes which could impact the baseball world. Commissioner Mauro will begin his goal of "ridding the world of Minor League baseball" by eliminating the Rookie and Short-A league levels. According to Mauro, he'd rather see these teams be replaced with "their own organizations". Mauro also hopes to see an increase in "in-game entertainment" by Major League clubs. A few teams benefitted from "pep teams", as well as a few in-game concerts, and it's expected that more franchises will follow suit. 2011 will also mark the first season of the "Second League", which will combine the ABL and WBL into one league. The two subleagues, the American League and the World League, will crown one champion at the end of the season. The World League will be six teams bigger in 2011, adding franchises in London, Rome, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong and Panama City. Most WL teams, and some AL teams, will operate under new nicknames. While Mauro is being quiet about his future plans, rumors are swirling that his goal of having a "true" World Series are quickly coming to fruition. He's promised that there are a lot of changes in store, and the majority of Major League owners are behind him. __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html

10-20-2007, 08:27 AM	#76 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	2010 Hall of Fame Inductee Name: Tom Glavine Position: Starting Pitcher Teams: Atlanta Braves (1987-2002), New York Mets (2003-2006), Philadelphia Phillies (2007-2010) Career Stats: 327-234, 3.78 From: Concord, California How he got here: Drafted by Atlanta Braves in 2nd round of 1984 Amateur Draft...signed with New York Mets after 2002 season...traded to Philadelphia Phillies after 2006 season What he's done: 2-time Cy Young Award winner...10-time all-star...career-high 22 wins in 1993...2856 career K's __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html

10-21-2007, 04:27 PM	#79 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	2011 Season Preview Top Players Position-by-Position Catcher 1. John Hendricks (30), Philadelphia Phillies; .265, 37, 115 2. Josh Bard (33), Chicago White Sox; .346, 18, 98 3. Brian McCann (27), Atlanta Braves; .335, 33, 98 First Base 1. Albert Pujols (31), Chicago White Sox; .321, 48, 121 2. Travis Hafner (33), Kansas City Royals; .256, 38, 114 3. Ramon Sanchez (25), St. Louis Cardinals; .252, 44, 101 Second Base 1. Juan Bernal (28), Daytona Beach Diamond (2L); .349, 3, 58 2. Chase Utley (32), Washington Nationals; .304, 35, 109 3. Mike Cuddyer (32), Los Angeles Angels; .279, 27, 81 Third Base 1. Miguel Cabrera (27), San Diego Padres; .340, 22, 96 2. Tommy Norman (35), Virginia Beach Velocity (2L); .327, 26, 100 3. David Wright (28), New York Mets; .330, 26, 97 Shortstop 1. Carlos Guillen (35), New York Yankees; .309, 28, 80 2. Hanley Ramirez (27), Florida Marlins; .284, 12, 72 3. Sherman Clark (26), Los Angeles Dodgers; .274, 17, 74 Left Field 1. Stephen Anthony (33), Cincinnati Reds; .287, 16, 54 2. Ernesto Rivera (36), New York Yankees; .334, 11, 38 3. Mark Ritchie (28), Memphis Blues (2L); .281, 43, 114 Center Field 1. Ricardo Villa (28), Honolulu Islanders (2L); .342, 44, 99 2. Grady Sizemore (28), Atlanta Braves; .296, 21, 80 3. Carlos Beltran (33), New York Mets; .245, 39, 101 Right Field 1. Lance Berkman (35), Houston Astros; .302, 47, 113 2. Walt Younger (30), Tampa Bay Devil Rays; .349, 24, 101 3. J.D. Drew (35), Los Angeles Dodgers; .296, 29, 96 Starting Pitcher 1. Francisco Liriano (27), Minnesota Twins; 20-9, 3.22 2. Ben Sheets (32), Milwaukee Brewers; 19-8, 2.13 3. Josh Rupe (28), Chicago White Sox; 10-12, 3.28 Closer 1. Scott Olson (25), Chicago White Sox; 33 svs, 2.73 2. J.J. Putz (34), Seattle Mariners; 28 svs, 2.89 3. Walter Hayden (32), Philadelphia Phillies; 32 svs, 1.13 w/San Francisco Top Prospects Position-by-Position C- Samuel Jones (18), Atlanta Braves; .201, 1, 20 (Rookie League) 1B- Warren Stinson (21), New York Mets; .309, 4, 35 (Rookie League) 2B- Bartolo Hernandez (21), Atlanta Braves; .260, 10, 39 3B- Phil Phillips (23), Florida Marlins; .256, 6, 9 SS- Chris Meeks (21), Pittsburgh Pirates; .361, 1, 28 (Short A League) LF- Spike Thornton (21), Florida Marlins; .400, 0, 5 CF- Will Nelson (22), San Diego Padres; .307, 15, 60 RF- David Brown (22), Detroit Tigers; .297, 6, 64 (AA) SP- Brian Thomas (23), Cincinnati Reds; 8-11, 4.96 CL- Vince Palmer (18), Cincinnati Reds; 2-2, 8 svs, 0.93 (Rookie League) Highest Paid Players 1. 32.92m, Albert Pujols, 1B, Chicago White Sox 2. 25.98m, Nick Johnson, 1B, Seattle Mariners 3. 22.41m, C.C. Sabathia, SP, Cleveland Indians 4. 21.15m, Carlos Zambrano, SP, Chicago Cubs 5. 21.13m, Stephen Anthony, LF, Cincinnati Reds 6. 20.91m, Lyle Overbay, 1B, Detroit Tigers 7. 20.81m, Carlos Beltran, CF, New York Mets 8. 20.03m, Lance Berkman, RF, Houston Astros 9. 19.65m, Josh Bard, C, Chicago White Sox 10. 18.58m, David Ortiz, 1B, Boston Red Sox Highest Payrolls 1. 122,524m, New York Yankees 2. 107,615m, New York Mets 3. 107,366m, Los Angeles Angels 4. 106,831m, Chicago White Sox 5. 103,130m, Minnesota Twins 6. 100,296m, Philadelphia Phillies 7. 100,223m, Toronto Blue Jays 8. 99,991m, San Diego Padres 9. 99,337m, Los Angeles Dodgers 10. 94,609m, San Francisco Giants __________________ Check out my World Cup Dynasty thread! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...p-history.html Last edited by Mattymo : 10-23-2007 at 07:46 AM.

10-21-2007, 04:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
Mattymo All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colchester, CT Posts: 1,377	Notable news from April, 2011