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Harry
Kronkite reporting.... Welcome to the inaugural season of the North
American Baseball League! The teams were drafted from a composite of
players from the following seasons: 1901, 1931, 1964, 1975, 2005. Each
division winner qualifies for post season play with two wild card teams
with the next best record entering in as well. In the table below, the
standings will be updated in weekly, 10-game or monthly increments throughout the season. In
addition, summary capsules will be provided for additional coverage... 
08.25.06 Weekly Re-cap
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Appalachia
With
a mediocre 15-14 run over the last month, Gettysburg has
increased its lead in the division to 6 games. Led by Rogers
Hornsby (82 for 299 - .274; 7 HRs; 46
RBIs; 29 Runs, 7 SBs), Bengie Molina (91 for 338- .269; 4 HRs;
43
RBIs; 28 Runs; 29 for 82 - .354 for the month), Bill
White (75 for 283 - .265; 4 HRs;
31 RBIs; 39 Runs). and power broker Alex Rodriguez (28
HRs), the Minutemen seemed primed to take the division
with only 30 games left! On the hill, their pitching has been
outstanding as Pete Alexander (16-6; 1.87 ERA) has been nearly
un-hittable although has settled in a bit of late losing
3 of 4 decisions. Noodles Hahn (18-11; 3.30 ERA) , has
paced the staff in wins and Derrick Turnbow
has saved 26 games with a 1.14 ERA. Gettysburg has kept
their pitching together with smoke and mirrors while
being in the bottom portion of the league standings for
ERA. At
9-15 over the last 24, Sussex has damaged their
chances at the division, but remain in contention for
the wildcard. The Senators have
been paced by Shanty Hogan (104 for 325 - .320; 6 HRs; 36 RBIs;
40
Runs;), Johnny Frederick (106
for 357 - .310;
8 HRs; 39 RBIs; 43 Runs) and Lou Gehrig (109
for 378 - .288; 26 HRs; 69 RBIs; 71 Runs - 28 for 71 -
.394; 6 HRs; 17 RBIs for the month). Jesse Barnes (15-7; 2.73 ERA)
and Mike Cuellar (13-8; 2.75 ERA)
continue to pace the staff.
The rest of the division: Albany leapt over Vermont (14-18) with a 18-13 clip and have been led by Bill Terry (.362). Maine at 19-11 (best in the division) drew closer to the pack after turning over their roster via trades...which has seemed to pay off. |
Tundra
After a wretched 9-20 month, Whitehorse
now has the rest of the pack nipping at their heals. The
Wolfpack has been led by Sam Rice (185 for 535- .346; 1 HRs;
42 RBIs; 76 Runs
43
for 113 .381 for month)
and
Freddie Lynn (128 for
469- .278; 7 HRs; 45 RBIs; 57 Runs).
Manny
Ramirez continues his struggles at the plate with a .224
average but he has still managed to provide pop with 24
homers and 64 RBIs.
Bob Bruce leads staff relievers with a
minuscule 2.04 ERA. Al McBean leads pitchers with 19
saves.
At
16-11, New Foundland leapt over 2 teams and are just 2
games out of first!
The
Hillcats boast 3 front-line pitchers with double digit
victories in Lee Meadows (11-10 3.52
ERA) D Ruether (11-13 3.55
ERA) and Ken Holtzman (12-11 3.57
ERA).
Nunavut at
13-14 has been able to play competitive over the
duration. The Condors
at 3 1/2 games out have been paced by Al Simmons (103 for
313- .329; 15 HRs;
43 RBIs; 58 Runs) and Pete Ward (117 for 429- .276; 9
HRs; 56 RBIs; 49 Runs) on offence.
Jon Matlack (11-7; 2.65) has led all pitchers.
The rest of the division: Yellowknife at 14-16 is 5 games behind in 4th but needs a run desparately. The Lumberjacks offense has been paced Ted Simmons (126 for 429- .294; 7 HRs; 45 RBIs; 30 Runs). Prince Edward Island has dropped 19 of 31 contests and stand mired last in the division. |
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Chesapeake
At
18-10, the
BayBears from Towson stand alone in first place
and increased their lead over the last 28 games to a
full 7 1/2 games! Willie
Keeler (127 for 442 - .287; 2 HRs; 41 RBIs; 48 Runs; 30
SBs) and rookie of the year candidate Aaron Campione
(132 for
469 - .281; 27 HRs; 75 RBIs; 85 Runs) have paced the
offense. Towson boasts 4
10-game winners in Roger
Clemens (13-4; 1.96 ERA), Tom Seaver (16-6; 2.71 ERA -
5-1 over the month), Aaron Heilman (10-4; 2.03 ERA) and
new addition Sandy Koufax (11-8; 2.10 ERA). At
13-20, West Virginia lost significant ground in
the standings. The Cougars have been
paced by Hippo Vaughn
(12-11; 2.77 ERA) and Carl Hubell (12-7; 3.61 ERA) on the
hill. Offensively, Marty McManus
(115 for 393 - .293; 12 HRs; 41 RBIs, 59 Runs) and Babe Ruth (114 for
393 - .293; 27 HRs; 75 RBIs; 89
Runs) continue to pace the team. John Mayberry has provided additional power
with 18 round-trippers.
The rest of the division: The Ospreys' of South Carolina have checked in at 14-15 trying to stave off their neighbors from the North for 3rd place; the Silverhawks flew in at 11-17 for the month. Rockingham broke even at 14-14 and remain in the cellar of the Chesapeake Division |
Canadian
After losing the division lead earlier this summer, Quebec
reeled off a 21 -10 month to reclaim first place! The Nordiques have been paced by Al Orth who has done a
fine job on the hill
(15-7; 2.63 ERA; 1 Save) and Mickey Lolich (8-11; 2.75
ERA; 4 Saves) who has pitched well despite his losing
record. Utilitymen Eddie Murphy (51 for 116- .440) and
Frank Cross (43 for 100- .430) have been clutch with
stalwart
J
Sheckard
(150-483 .311; 5 HRs; 48 RBIs; 76 Runs; 21 SBs) leading
the way on offense.
At
14-15 Calgary coughed up the lead but are in the thick
of things.
Led
by Randy Jones (18-8; 2.53 ERA) and Dick Radatz
(1-2; 2.06 ERA; 23 Saves) the Oil Barons intend on
reclaiming the lead with only a 1 1/2 game separation.
The rest of the division: Saskatchewan logged in at 21-14 over their last 35 games and have crept into the race just 4.5 games out. The Blizzard has been led by Chuck Klein (175-502 .349; 33 HRs; 99 RBIs; 87 Runs) Winnipeg went a disappointing 11-13 but still maintain hope. The Jets are 5 games out and are driven by Mel Ott (97 for 333 - .291; 56 Runs; 13 HRs; 47 RBIs) and Lefty O'Doul (46 for 147 - .313; 22 Runs; 8 HRs; 30 RBIs) while Hodd Eller (14-11; 3.21 ERA), Hank Thormahlen (10-5; 2.66 ERA) and Andy Pettitte (8-9; 2.61 ERA) lead the staff in wins. |
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Sunbelt
Lincoln at
19-12 this month lost a little of its divisional lead
but Cyclone starters Camilo Pascual (12-4; 2.78
ERA), Phil Niekro (12-11; 3.42 ERA) and Johan Santana (11-8;
3.50
ERA) have paced the staff. Kiki Cuyler (169 for 549 - .308;
6 HRs; 44 RBIs; 94 Runs) and Jesse Burkett (121 for 407 - .295;
9 HRs; 57 RBIs; 92
Runs; 30 SBs) lead
the club in batting and have had solid months
respectively. At 22-10, Albuquerque has been on a tear
while cutting into Lincoln's lead! Led by
Ed Figueroa (9-10; 3.60 ERA) and pitcher of the month Juan Marichal (18-11;
2.94 ERA -
7-0
0.65 ERA for month)
the Renegades have kept pace.
Offensively, Ollie Pickering (140
for 493 - .284;
30 SBs; 34 RBIs; 73 Runs)
and Al Spohrer (85
for 299 -
.284; 1 HR; 22 RBIs; 34 Runs) have provided much of the
table setting for
Albuquerque while Jim Edmonds (14
HRs) and Wally Burger 25 HRs -
9 HRs
for month)
have added the power.The rest of the division: Kansas (16-12) has been paced by Eddie Morgan (135 for 437 - .309; 21 HRs; 60 RBIs; 66 Runs) and Adam Comorosky (160 for 509- .314; 13 HRs; 46 RBIs; 94 Runs). Salt Lake City at 11-19 have watched their playoff hopes fade along with Norman (8-20). |
Mexican
At
20-11, Mexico City which has battled inconsistency after a torrid
start find themselves back on top! The Aztecs have been paced by Ed Delehanty (131
for 464; .282; 6 HRs; 51 RBIs; 73 Runs; 24 SBs), Honus Wagner (152 for
477 .319; 5 HRs; 40 RBIs; 85 Runs; 37 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (126
for 430 - .293 37 Runs; 6 SBs). On the hill, Mexico City
boasts 5 double-digit pitchers in wins: Dave Wickersham
(12-9; 2.80 ERA), Steve Rogers (14-8; 2.70 ERA)Dontrelle
Willis (11-10; 2.35 ERA), Chris Short (12-9; 2.89 ERA)
and Ted Lewis (10-9; 2.56 ERA) lead
all starters with 12 wins and a solid 2.80 and 2.64 ERA
respectively.
Cancun
at 16-13 for the month is just 2 games off the pace.
Leading the
Golden Incas are Pie Traynor (129 for 405 -
.319; 4 HRs; 44 RBIs; 56 Runs), Ty Cobb (127 for
428 -
.323; 4 HRs; 30 RBIs; 22 SBs; 61 Runs) and Albert Pujols
(124 for 379 - .327; 18 HRs; 55 RBIs; 64 Runs).
Lefty
Williams leads the staff (15-12; 2.77)The rest of the division: At 10-18 for the month, the Mountaineers hit a landslide and are now 5 games off the frontrunners. Monterrey has been paced by 1930 Babe Ruth (125 for 422 - .296; 38 HRs; 83 RBIs; 92 Runs; 11 SBs; 126 BBs). Acapulco was 14-15 for the stretch and Cabo San Lucas went on a nice run with a 17-10 clip but with only 20 games left time is running out. |
07.24.06 Weekly Re-cap
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Appalachia
Gettysburg has
has won 15 of 16 and has pulled ahead by 2 1/2 games. The Minutemen have been
led by Rogers
Hornsby (66 for 245 - .269; 6 HRs; 41
RBIs; 24 Runs), Bill White (58 for 219 - .265; 4 HRs; 26
RBIs; 30 Runs) and Jeff Kent (90 for 340 - .265; 11 HRs;
63 RBIs; 48 Runs). On the hill, their pitching has been
unstoppable with Pete Alexander (13-2; 1.70 ERA) nearly
un-hittable. with a minuscule 0.75 ERA, Derrick Turnbow
has saved 20 games while the rest of the staff has kept
the Minutemen in the ballgame on a consistent basis. At
4-2 over the last 6, Sussex has lost ground
in the division. The Senators have
been paced by Shanty Hogan (86 for 258 - .333; 5 HRs; 32 RBIs;
34
Runs; 8-15
last 6 games) and Johnny Frederick (87
for 283 - .310;
6 HRs; 34 RBIs; 36 Runs). Jesse Barnes (13-4; 2.82 ERA)
and Mike Cuellar (10-5; 2.43 ERA)
have accounted nearly half of the staff's wins. Vermont
fell further back and stand 8 games out with a 2-4 record. Albany checked in at 3-4 and are
11 games
off the pace. Maine which has been struggling at the
plate logged in at 2-5
for the week and remain buried in the division 15 1/2
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Tundra
Whitehorse
was winners of 3 of 4 this week after losing 8 of 10!
Led by Sam Rice (142 for 422- .332; 1 HRs; 33 RBIs; 62 Runs) and Freddie Lynn (107 for
368- .291; 6 HRs; 36 RBIs; 49 Runs) they lead by 8 1/2 games. Manny Ramirez has struggled
at the plate with a .233 average but has still managed to provide pop with
21 homers. Bob Bruce leads staff relievers with a
minuscule 2.20 ERA. Al McBean leads pitchers with 17 saves. Nunavut at
2-2 the Condors
must demonstrate more consistency. Al Simmons (77 for
240- .321; 15 HRs;
39 RBIs; 48 Runs) and Pete Ward (93 for 338- .275; 7 HRs;
43 RBIs; 39 Runs) have paced the team in hitting.
Jon Matlack (9-4; 2.76) has led all pitchers. Yellowknife
at 3-4 remains a 1/2 game behind 2nd. The
Lumberjacks offense has been paced Ted Simmons (99 for
332- .298;
4 HRs; 40 RBIs; 25 Runs). New Foundland checked in at
3-4 and Prince Edward Island lost 4 of 5 to fall further
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Chesapeake
The
BayBears from Towson stand at 3-2 for the week and have
been able to forge a tie in the division. Willie
Keeler (103 for 353 - .292; 2 HRs; 35 RBIs; 38 Runs; 25
SBs) and rookie of the year candidate Aaron Campione
(103 for
366 - .281; 22 HRs; 53 RBIs; 66 Runs) have paced the
offense. Towson boasts 3
10-game winners in Roger
Clemens (11-2; 1.96 ERA), Tom Seaver (11-5; 2.57 ERA)
and Aaron Heilman (10-3; 2.10 ERA) At
0-2, West Virginia
lost their share of 1st! The Cougars have been
led by Hippo Vaughn
(10-7; 2.52 ERA) and Carl Hubell (9-5; 3.94 ERA) on the
hill. Offensively, Marty McManus
(85 for 275 - .309; 9 HRs; 32 RBIs, 45 Runs) and Babe Ruth (88
for 298 - .295; 23 HRs; 59 RBIs; 71
Runs; (6-11
last 2 games) lead
the team. John Mayberry has provided additional power
with 17 round-trippers. The
Ospreys' of South Carolina's have checked in at 5-2 and
have been winners of 12 of 17 while shaving 3 games off
the division leaders!
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Winnipeg went a disappointing 2-4 but still maintains a
1 game edge over the 2nd place challenger. Mel Ott (70
for 246 - .293; 42 Runs; 9 HRs; 35 RBIs) and Lefty
O'Doul (40 for 123 - .325; 19 Runs; 6 HRs; 27 RBIs) have
provided the offense for the Jets while Hodd Eller (12-6;
3.13 ERA), Hank Thormahlen (8-3; 2.48 ERA) and Andy
Pettitte (8-6; 2.56 ERA) lead the staff in wins. Calgary
with a 4-6 record has remained stagnant after pulling
close. The Oil Barons have
been led by Randy Jones (13-6; 2.55 ERA) and Dick Radatz
(1-2; 2.83 ERA; 15 Saves). Quebec has lost 6 of 10 after losing the division lead
earlier in the month.
The Nordiques have been paced by Al Orth who has done a
fine job on the hill
(9-6; 2.74 ERA; 1 Save). Mickey Lolich (6-8; 2.51 ERA)
has pitched well despite his record. The Saskatchewan
Blizzard logged in at 4-2 and have stormed into the race
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Sunbelt
Lincoln at
4-3 this week held on to their share of the division
lead. The Cyclone starters of Camilo Pascual (9-4;
2.60
ERA), Phil Niekro (8-10; 3.96 ERA) and Johan Santana (10-5;
3.72
ERA) have led the staff. Kiki Cuyler (129 for 420 - .307;
4 HRs; 28
RBIs; 68 Runs) and Jesse Burkett (121 for 407 - .299; 7
HRs; 42 RBIs; 70
Runs; 20 SBs) lead
the club in batting while David Ortiz (61 for 227 - .269;
17 HRs; 55 RBIs) has provided the power. At 3-3
Kansas has been paced by Eddie Morgan
(106 for 339 - .313;
20 HRs; 49 RBIs; 52 Runs) and Adam Comorosky (127 for
398 - .319; 11 HRs; 41 RBIs; 73 Runs). Bob Shawkey (12-9;
2.48 ERA) and Carlos Zambrano
(10-6; 3.52) have been outstanding on the hill! Led by
Ed Figueroa (8-9; 3.43 ERA) and Juan Marichal (11-11;
3.59 ERA)
the Renegades have kept pace with the Blue Claws. Offensively, Ollie Pickering (104 for
378 - .275;
20 SBs; 25 RBIs; 51 Runs) and Al Spohrer (69 for 228 -
.303; 1 HR; 16 RBIs; 27 Runs) have provided much of the
table setting for Albuquerque while Jim Edmonds (11 HRs) and Wally Burger
16 HRs) have added the power. |
Mexican
After
a sluggish month, Cancun finds itself leading the
division! At 7-2 the
Golden Incas have been led by Pie Traynor (88 for 280 -
.314; 3 HRs; 38 RBIs; 44 Runs), Ty Cobb (92 for
295 -
.312; 2 HRs; 19 RBIs; 15 SBs; 45 Runs) and Albert Pujols
(94 for 282 - .333; 14 HRs; 38 RBIs; 51 Runs). At 6-3 the Mountaineers
are only a 1/2 game out of 1st. Monterrey has been paced by 1930 Babe
Ruth (94 for 308 - .305; 30 HRs; 65 RBIs; 75 Runs; 9 SBs;
101 BBs)
and Von Joshua (105 for 357 - .294; 2 HRs; 46 RBIs; 14
SBs). On the mound Monterrey has been led by
Sudden Sam
McDowell (7-2; 2.29) and Stan Coveleski (7-6; 3.32). At
6-4 Mexico City has battled inconsistency after a torrid
start. The Aztecs have been paced by Ed Delehanty (99
for 332; .298; 5 HRs; 40 RBIs; 50 Runs; 20 SBs), Honus Wagner (107 for
351 .305;
5 HRs; 31 RBIs; 60 Runs; 24 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (91
for 303 - .300 25 Runs; 6 SBs). Dave Wickersham and
Steve Rogers lead
all starters with 9 wins and a solid 2.45 and 2.64 ERA
respectively. At 5-5 Acapulco lost 2 games in the
standings and are mired in 4th place. |
07.17.06 Weekly Re-cap
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Appalachia
With
a 10 game winning streak Gettysburg has forged ahead
into 1st! The Minutemen have been paced by Rogers
Hornsby (63 for 236 - .283; 6 HRs; 41
RBIs; 24 Runs) and Bill White (55 for 202 - .272; 4 HRs;
23 RBIs; 29 Runs). On the hill, their pitching has been
unstoppable with Pete Alexander (13-2; 1.00 ERA) nearly
un-hittable. with a minuscule 0.82 ERA, Derrick Turnbow
has saved 20 games while the rest of the staff has kept
the Minutemen in the ballgame on a consistent basis. At
7-3 over the last 10, Sussex has lost its lead
in the division and trails Gettysburg by 1 1/2 games. The Senators have
been paced by Shanty Hogan (78 for 243 - .321; 5 HRs; 31 RBIs; 27
Runs) and Johnny Frederick (83 for 268 - .310 13-33
last 10 games;
6 HRs; 33 RBIs; 33 Runs). Jesse Barnes (13-3; 2.77 ERA)
and Mike Cuellar (10-4; 2.37 ERA)
have accounted nearly half of the staff's wins. Vermont
fell off the pace with a 3-5 record and stand 5 games
out in third. Albany checked in at 3-7 and are 8 games
off the pace. The Beacons from Maine checked in at 4-3
for the week but dropped a season high 12 games out of
first. The GM has not ruled out any trades in order to
help the team compete.
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Tundra
Whitehorse
at 2-8 over the last 10 games lost only 2 games from
their division lead as the rest of the division played
just as poorly! Once 17 games over .500, the Wolfpack
have hit the skids hard. Led by Sam Rice (131 for 402 - .326; 1 HRs;
30
RBIs; 56 Runs) and Freddie Lynn (102 for 359 - .284; 6
HRs; 36 RBIs; 23 SHs) they lead by 7 1/2 games. Manny Ramirez has struggled
at the plate with a .223 average but has still managed to provide pop with
19 homers. Bob Bruce leads staff relievers with a
minuscule 2.10 ERA while 4 other relievers have boast ERAs below 2.50. Al McBean has been un-hittable in the
closer role with 17 saves. The team staff is a tidy
2.97! Nunavut at 7-3 has begun to make some noise but
must demonstrate more consistency. This is the first
time the Condors have made the headlines after leaping
over Yellowknife. Al Simmons (72 for 225 - .320; 15 HRs;
39 RBIs; 45 Runs) has been on a tear along with Ben
Chapman (52 for 184 - .283; 3 HRs; 26 RBIs; 20 Runs).
Jon Matlack (9-4; 2.76) has led all pitchers. Losers of
7 out of 10 and At 23 out of 37, Yellowknife has
fallen into 3rd place a 1/2 game behind 2nd. The
Lumberjacks offense has been paced Ted Simmons (97 for
315 - .301;
4 HRs; 39 RBIs; 25 Runs). New Foundland at 7-4 picked up
four games in the standings and remain in 4th 8 1/2
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Chesapeake
At
3-3,
division leading West Virginia
managed to lose a game off their lead.
The Cougars have been
led by steady Hippo Vaughn
(10-7; 2.54 ERA) and Carl Hubell (9-5; 3.78 ERA) on the hill. Bob Apodaca (0-3; 2.34
ERA 14 Saves) has blown 2 saves of late and recorded
only 1 save for the month. Offensively, Marty McManus
(83 for 267 - .311; 9 HRs; 31 RBIs) and Babe Ruth (83
for 289 - .287; 21 HRs; 57 RBIs; 69
Runs) lead
the team. John Mayberry has provided additional power
with 16 round-trippers. Towson, at 6-4, has been led by
Willie Keeler (99 for 332 - .298; 2 HRs; 32 RBIs; 36
Runs; 25 SBs),
and rookie of the year candidate Aaron Campione (98 for
349 - .281; 22 HRs; 51 RBIs; 62 Runs)
on offense. Tony Lazzieri (68 for 274 - .248; 3 HRs; 31
RBIs; 34 Runs)
has been bothered by a tight hamstring. Towson boasts 3
10-game winners in: Roger
Clemens (10-2; 1.85 ERA) and
Tom Seaver (10-5; 2.60 ERA) while Aaron Heilman (10-3;
2.28
ERA) who earlier had been roughed up returned to form.
The battle of the Carolina's have heated up as the
Ospreys' have checked in at 7-3 while their northern
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Calgary with a 6-1 mark slipped into first! The Oil Barons have
been led by Randy Jones (15-6; 2.50 ERA) and Dick Radatz
(1-2; 2.58 ERA; 18 Saves -
3 saves this week).
Winnipeg, losers of 9 out of 13 dropped into 2nd and maintain a
slim 2 1/2 game edge over fast charging Quebec. Mel Ott (76
for 264 - .288; 46 Runs; 10 HRs; 38 RBIs) and Lefty
O'Doul (40 for 124 - .323; 19 Runs; 6 HRs; 27 RBIs) have
provided the offense for the Jets while Hodd Eller (12-8;
3.26 ERA), Hank Thormahlen (9-3; 2.30 ERA) and Andy Pettitte
(8-8; 2.43 ERA) lead the staff in wins. The Nordiques
checked in at 4-3 and have been led by Al Orth who has done a
fine job on the hill
(9-7; 2.80 ERA; 1 Save). Mickey Lolich (6-9; 2.64 ERA)
has pitched well despite his record. At 4-1 for the week
the Saskatchewan Blizzard has now won 8 of 11 and have stormed into the race
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Sunbelt
At 8-2
Lincoln continues to play solid baseball. Winners of 24
of 36 the Cyclone starters of Camilo Pascual (9-3;
2.60
ERA), Phil Niekro (8-9; 3.84 ERA) and Johan Santana (9-5;
3.78
ERA) have paced the staff. Kiki Cuyler (119 for 391 - .304; 3 HRs; 27
RBIs; 63 Runs) and Jesse Burkett (114 for 381 - .299; 7
HRs; 39 RBIs; 67
Runs; 17 SBs) lead
the club in hits while David Ortiz (57 for 218 - .261;
15 HRs; 51 RBIs) has provided the power. With a 4-6 clip
Kansas has overtaken Albuquerque. Led by Eddie Morgan
(102 for 317 - .322;
14 for 39
.359 for week;
19 HRs; 47 RBIs; 49 Runs) and Adam Comorosky (116 for 371 - .313;
also 14 for 39
.359 for week!
10 HRs; 40 RBIs; 69 Runs)
the Blueclaws have been bringing the lumber. Bob Shawkey (11-8;
2.39 ERA) and Carlos Zambrano
(9-6; 3.37) have been outstanding on the hill. Led by
Ed Figueroa (7-9; 3.49 ERA) and Juan Marichal (10-11;
3.60 ERA)
the Renegades have kept pace with the rest of the
division so far although slipping at 14-19 for the
month. Albuquerque has recently acquired Catfish Hunter
to provide much needed depth and experience in the
rotation. Offensively, Ollie Pickering (102 for 361 - .283;
19 SBs; 25 RBIs; 49 Runs) and Al Spohrer (64 for 215 -
.298; 1 HR; 16 RBIs; 27 Runs) have provided much of the
table setting while Jim Edmonds (9 HRs) and Wally Burger
14 HRs) have added the power. |
Mexican
After
a sluggish month, Cancun finds itself leading the
division! At 7-2 the
Golden Incas have been led by Pie Traynor (88 for 280 -
.314; 3 HRs; 48 RBIs; 44 Runs), Ty Cobb (92 for
295 -
.312; 2 HRs; 19 RBIs; 15 SBs; 45 Runs) and Albert Pujols
(94 for 282 - .333; 14 HRs; 38 RBIs; 51 Runs). At 6-3 the Mountaineers
are only a 1/2 game out of 1st. Monterrey has been paced by 1930 Babe
Ruth (94 for 308 - .305; 30 HRs; 65 RBIs; 75 Runs; 9 SBs;
101 BBs)
and Von Joshua (105 for 357 - .294; 2 HRs; 46 RBIs; 14
SBs). On the mound Monterrey has been led by
Sudden Sam
McDowell (7-2; 2.29) and Stan Coveleski (7-6; 3.32). At
6-4 Mexico City has battled inconsistency after a torrid
start. The Aztecs have been paced by Ed Delehanty (99
for 332; .298; 5 HRs; 40 RBIs; 50 Runs; 20 SBs), Honus Wagner (107 for
351 .305;
5 HRs; 31 RBIs; 60 Runs; 24 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (91
for 303 - .300 25 Runs; 6 SBs). Dave Wickersham and
Steve Rogers lead
all starters with 9 wins and a solid 2.45 and 2.64 ERA
respectively. At 5-5 Acapulco lost 2 games in the
standings and are mired in 4th place. |
07.07.06 Weekly Re-cap
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Appalachia
After
a mediocre 15-14 stretch, Sussex has maintained its lead
in the division. The Senators have
been paced by Shanty Hogan (71 for 212 - .335; 5 HRs; 29 RBIs; 22 Runs) and
Johnny Frederick (70 for 235 - .298; 4 HRs; 27 RBIs; 26
Runs).
Jesse Barnes (12-3; 2.66 ERA) and Mike Cuellar (10-3;
2.20 ERA)
have accounted nearly half of the staff's wins. Vermont
had the best month in the division logging in at 18-10
and shaving 3 1/2 games off the 1st place lead! Joel
Horlen (11-5; 1.76 ERA) has led the staff in wins while
relievers Tug McGraw and Bill Lee have recorded 9 saves
and 7 saves respectively. On offense, Jimmy Foxx (63 for
186 - .339; 17 HRs; 42 RBIs; 45 Runs) and Glenn Wright
(75 for 231 - .283; 8 HRs; 34 RBIs; 37 Runs) have paced
the offense. Adam Dunn has hit 14 homeruns although he
is hitting .160! At 13-14, Gettysburg has kept itself
within striking distance of 1st. The Minutemen have been
led by Rogers Hornsby (58 for 205 - .283; 6 HRs; 38
RBIs; 23 Runs) and Bill White (53 for 194 - .273; 4 HRs;
23 RBIs; 25 Runs). Albany at 15-13 for the month have
made it a 4-team race! Led by Bill Terry (110 for 295 -
.373; 10 HRs; 54 RBIs; 48 Runs), Paul Waner (113 for 330
- .342; 3 HRs; 36 RBIs; 55 Runs; 17 SBs) Klondike
Douglass (42 for 124 - .339; 0 HRs; 13 RBIs; 13 Runs;)
and basher Billy Williams (10 HRs) the Skychiefs have
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Tundra
Whitehorse who at 17-11 for the month padded their lead in the division to
9 games! The Wolfpack
has been led by Sam Rice (116 for 363 - .320; 1 HRs; 26
RBIs; 51 Runs) and Freddie Lynn (94 for 326 - .288; 6
HRs; 35 RBIs; 21 SHs). Manny Ramirez has struggled
at the plate but has still managed to provide pop with
18 homers. Bob Bruce leads staff relievers with a
minuscule 2.09 ERA while 4 other relievers have boasted ERAs below 2.50. Al McBean has been un-hittable in the
closer role with 16 saves. At 11-16 Yellowknife has
fallen hard in the standings but still able to hold a
sturdy lead on 2nd place. The Lumberjacks
offense has been paced by Goose Goslin (7 for 58 over
the month) who has struggled while battling a sore wrist. Ted Simmons (87
for 282 - .301;
4 HRs; 36 RBIs; 23 Runs) has been on a tear and
increased his batting average 13 points while Whitey Ford (10-5; 2.32)
has been stingy on the mound and has been victimized by
several no decisions after leaving with a lead. Of the
remaining teams in the division, only Prince Edward
Island has played consistent enough to move up the
standings despite being in the basement. Joe Torre (63
for 191 - .330;
1 HRs; 23 RBIs; 17 Runs) has paced the Seawolves "O"
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At
15-12, the
division leading West Virginia Cougars managed to
increase their lead
to 2 1/2 games
after a dry spell early in the month.
The Cougars have been
led by steady Hippo Vaughn
(10-6; 2.37 ERA) and Carl Hubell
(9-5; 3.37 ERA) on the hill. Bob Apodaca (0-3; 2.30 ERA
14 Saves) has blown 2 saves of late and recorded only 1
save for the month. Offensively, Marty McManus
(77 for 248 - .310; 9 HRs; 30 RBIs)
and Babe Ruth (77 for 272 - .283; 20 HRs; 54 RBIs; 65
Runs) lead
the team. John Mayberry has provided additional power
with 15 round-trippers. Towson, at 15-14, has been led by
torrid Willie Keeler (92 for 295 - .312; 17 RBIs; 18 Runs; 14 SBs
- 36 for 102 .358 for the month), and rookie of the year candidate Aaron Campione
(86 for 313 - .275; 17 HRs; 43 RBIs; 55 Runs)
on offense. Tony Lazzieri (58 for 238 - .244; 3 HRs; 23
RBIs; 27 Runs - 16 for 106
.151; 0 HRs; 4 RBIs for the month)
has been bothered by a tight hamstring. Towson boasts 3 8-game winners in: Roger
Clemens (10-1; 1.52 ERA) and
Tom Seaver (9-4; 2.49 ERA) while Aaron Heilman (8-3;
2.68
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At 16-13 for the month, Winnipeg has played well enough
to take over the division lead! The
Jets gradually crept up and overtook 2nd place early in
the month as they
have been tough on the opposition. Mel Ott
(67 for 229 - .293; 40 Runs; 9 HRs; 33 RBIs) and Lefty
O'Doul
(39 for 117 - .333; 18 Runs; 5 HRs; 24 RBIs) have
provided the offense while Hodd Eller (11-6;
3.28 ERA) and Hank Thormahlen (8-2; 2.59 ERA) lead the staff in wins. Calgary
has sported a 16-11 record which was the best in the
division for the month and it enabled them to draw
within 1 game of the lead! The Oil Barons have
been paced by Randy Jones (12-6; 2.69 ERA) and Dick Radatz
(1-1; 2.39 ERA; 14 Saves). Quebec has lost 22 of 36
while losing the division lead in the process.
The Nordiques have been paced by the offense of Gabby
Hartnett (72 for 226 - .319; 20 HRs; 40 RBIs) and Jimmy Sheckard
(95 for 311 - .305; 4 HRs; 29 RBIs). Al Orth has done a
fine job on the hill
(8-6; 2.80 ERA; 1 Save). Mickey Lolich (5-8; 2.39 ERA)
although stingy has not been getting any run support
which led to a tossed cooler after a loss last
weekend...
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Sunbelt
Lincoln broke away from the pack with an impressive
month at 16-10! Cyclone starters Camilo Pascual (7-3;
3.03
ERA), Phil Niekro (7-9; 4.08 ERA) and Johan Santana (7-5;
3.98
ERA) have paced the staff. Kiki Cuyler (106 for 352 - .301; 3 HRs; 25
RBIs; 58 Runs) and Jesse Burkett (107 for 342 - .313; 7
HRs; 36 RBIs; 64
Runs; 17 SBs) lead
the club in hits while David Ortiz (54 for 201 - .269;
15 HRs; 50 RBIs) has provided the power. With a 15-13
mark, Kansas has tied Albuquerque. Led by Eddie Morgan
(88 for 278 - .317; 17 HRs; 44 RBIs; 45 Runs) and Adam
Comorosky (102 for 332 - .307; 9 HRs; 35 RBIs; 64 Runs)
the Blueclaws are giving opponents a run for their
money. Bob Shawkey (11-6; 2.02 ERA) and Carlos Zambrano
(8-5; 3.38) have been outstanding on the hill. Led by
Ed Figueroa (7-8; 3.63 ERA) and J Marichal (10-9; 3.31 ERA)
the Renegades have kept pace with the rest of the
division so far although slipping at 11-12 for the month.
Albuquerque has recently acquired Catfish Hunter to
provide much needed depth and experience in the
rotation. Offensively, Ollie Pickering (96 for 321 - .299;
13 SBs; 24 RBIs; 44 Runs) and Al Spohrer (58 for 195 -
.297; 15 RBIs; 24 Runs) have provided much of the
table setting while Jim Edmonds (7 HRs) and Wally Burger
11 HRs) have added the power. Roberto Clemente was
dealt to Maine last week in exchange for depth at
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Mexican
The dogfight for 1st continues in this interesting
division contest with 4 teams now involved in pursuit of
the championship! The Mountaineers only broke even at
month's end (14-14) but it was good enough to propel
them into first. Monterrey has been paced by 1930 Babe
Ruth (85 for 273 - .311; 29 HRs; 58 RBIs; 67 Runs; 7 SBs
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12 HRs this month)
and Von Joshua (96 for 316 - .304; 2 HRs; 38 RBIs; 12
SBs). On the hill Monterrey has been led by Sam
McDowell (6-2; 2.56) and Stan Coveleski (6-5; 3.01).
After a sluggish month, Cancun finds itself only a game
down. The
Golden Incas have been led by Pie Traynor (82 for 253 -
.324; 3 HRs; 37 RBIs; 38 Runs), Ty Cobb (79 for
258 -
.306; 2 HRs; 16 RBIs; 12 SBs; 37 Runs) and Albert Pujols
(88 for 267 - .330; 14 HRs; 37 RBIs; 49 Runs -
33 for 98; .337 for the month). At
13-13,
Mexico City has battled inconsistency after a torrid
start. The Aztecs have been paced by Ed Delehanty (88
for 289; .304; 5 HRs; 39 RBIs; 44 Runs; 18 SBs), Honus Wagner (93 for
311 .299;
5 HRs; 28 RBIs; 55 Runs; 22 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (82
for 273 - .300 22 Runs; 6 SBs). Dave Wickersham leads
all starters with 9 wins and a solid 2.30 ERA. In 4th
place but still in the hunt reside the Acapulco
Hammerheads (15-11) led by Babe Herman on offense (98 for
323 .299;
21 HRs; 52 RBIs; 52 Runs; 7 SBs).
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Appalachia
After
a 9-6 stretch, Sussex lost some ground on hard-charging
Gettysburg! The Senators lead by a 1/2 game and have
been paced by Frankie
Frisch (57 for 185 - .308; 3 HRs; 20 RBIs; 21 Runs) and
Shanty Hogan (51 for 158 - .321; 2 HRs; 17 RBIs; 15
Runs).
Jesse Barnes (8-2; 2.99 ERA) has shut down the
opposition on the hill. Gettysburg has had a nice
run as of late winning 10 of 13 and leaping over the
pack into 2nd place. At 32-28 the Minutemen have been
led by Rogers Hornsby (38 for 130 - .292; 4 HRs; 25
RBIs; 16 Runs) and
Bill White (39 for 144 - .271; 4 HRs; 17 RBIs; 18
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Tundra
In the great white north of domed stadiums, is has
been Whitehorse who at
9-6 have increased their lead in the division to 3 1/2 games! The Wolfpack
has been led by Sam Rice (79 for 247 - .320; 1 HRs; 18
RBIs) and Freddie Lynn (67 for 226 - .296; 5
HRs; 24 RBIs). Yellowknife with a respectable 7-5
stretch lost some ground. The Lumberjacks
offense has been paced by Goose Goslin (49 for 171 - .287;
9
HRs; 26 RBIs; 35 Runs) and Ted Simmons (55 for 191 - .288;
2
HRs; 25 RBIs; 16 Runs) while Whitey Ford (9-5; 2.21) has been
stingy on the mound.
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Chesapeake
The
division leading West Virginia Cougars saw their lead
shrink to 1 1/2 games!
After going a paltry 4-10 over the last 14 games they now hold a
slim lead over the streaking Baybears. The Cougars have been
led by Hippo Vaughn
(6-3; 2.31 ERA), Bob Apodaca (0-1; 2.70 ERA 13 Saves) and Carl Hubell
(7-5; 3.22 ERA) on the hill. Offensively, Marty McManus
(52 for 160 - .325; 9 HRs; 26 RBIs)
and Babe Ruth (54 for 190 - .284; 12 HRs; 33 RBIs) lead
the team. Towson, at 11-4 of late has been led by
Willie Keeler (56 for 193 - .290; 17 RBIs; 18 Runs; 14 SBs),
Tony Lazzieri (42 for 132 - .318; 3 HRs; 19 RBIs; 20
Runs) and rookie of the year candidate Aaron Campione
(62 for 213 - .291; 11 HRs; 29 RBIs; 37 Runs)
on offense. Towson boasts 2 8-game winners in: Roger
Clemens (8-1; 1.70 ERA) and
Tom Seaver (8-2; 2.53 ERA) while Aaron Heilman (6-1; 0.86
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Canadian
After a 7 game winning streak Quebec has gone 6-7 of
late but still have a grip on this competitive division.
The Nordiques have been paced by the offense of Gabby
Hartnett (52 for 158 - .329; 17 HRs; 33 RBIs) and Jimmy Sheckard
(72 for 229 - .314; 3 HRs; 22 RBIs). Hartnett is tied
with Babe Ruth for the league leadership in homeruns. At
8-6 Winnipeg has put pressure on the leaders. Since the
Jets took overtook 2nd place early in the season they
have been tough on the opposition and have been led by Mel Ott
(46 for 160 - .287; 30 Runs; 8 HRs; 25 RBIs). Hodd Eller (9-3;
3.04 ERA) leads the staff in wins. Calgary at 9-6 have
also continued playing good baseball. The the Oil Barons have
been led by Randy Jones (9-3; 2.67 ERA) and Dick Radatz
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Sunbelt
After a weak 5-9 run, Albuquerque is clinging to their
once large lead! Led by Al
Downing (8-4; 3.49 ERA) and J Marichal (8-6; 3.41 ERA)
the Renegades have kept pace on the rest of the
division so far. Offensively, Ollie Pickering (78 for
240 - .325;
13 SBs; 19 RBIs; 34 Runs) has provided the punch! Lincoln at
6-5 for the 2 weeks has been the beneficiary of
Albuquerque's poor play. Cyclone starters Camilo Pascual (6-1;
5.55
ERA) and Phil Niekro (5-5; 3.22 ERA) lead the staff.
Kiki Cuyler (76 for 238 - .319; 3 HRs; 21 RBIs; 42 Runs)
and Jesse Burkett (73 for 234 - .312; 4 HRs; 24 RBIs; 42
Runs) lead
the club in hits while David Ortiz (38 for 136 - .279;
11
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Mexican
The dogfight for 1st continues with 3 teams as the
Golden Incas of Cancun (8-4) forged ahead! The
Golden Incas have been led by Ty Cobb (72 for 223 -
.323; 2 HRs; 14 RBIs; 12 SBs; 33 Runs) and Albert Pujols
(55 for 175 - .314; 9 HRs; 27 RBIs; 35 Runs). At 8-5,
Monterrey has relinquished their hold of 1st as both
Mexico City and Cancun have joined the mix. The
Mountaineers have bounced back after a tough stretch and
have been led by the 1930 Babe Ruth (57 for 183 - .311;
17 HRs; 40 RBIs; 6 SBs) and Von Joshua (75 for 227 -
.330; 2 HRs; 35 RBIs; 11 SBs). The fading Aztecs have
continued their downward trend with a 7-8 week and are
now 3 1/2 games back. Mexico
City has been paced by Honus Wagner (69 for 206 .335;
40 Runs; 15 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (60 for 185 - .324
16 Runs; 4 SBs) |
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Appalachia
Sussex at
5-3 for the week reclaimed the lead after a short
absence! The Senators lead by a 1 1/2 games. Frankie
Frisch (44 for 142 - .310; 3 HRs; 12 RBIs; 16 Runs) and
Shanty Hogan (37 for 118 - .314; 1 HRs; 15 RBIs; 11
Runs)
have been the main components in the Senator offense.
Jesse Barnes (7-1; 2.59 ERA) has shut down the
opposition on the hill.
Vermont at 4-4 has been anchored by staff aces
Herb
Pennock (4-2; 2.42 ERA) and Joel Horlen (4-4; 1.92 ERA).
The
Quarry Blasters
were able to hold off Maine and Albany. Jimmy
Foxx (28 for 80 - .350; 5 HRs; 14 RBIs; 19 Runs) has
paced a balanced offense. With a disappointing 2-6 week,
Gettysburg
dropped to the basement going from first to worst in 1
week in this tight division. |
Tundra
Whitehorse galloped in at
4-2 and increased their lead the division to 2 games! The Wolfpack
has been led by Richie Sexon (36 for 135 - .267; 8 HRs;
29 RBIs) and Freddie Lynn (55 for 171 - .327; 4
HRs; 23 RBIs). Yellowknife had a 3-3 week. The Lumberjacks
offense has been paced by Goose Goslin (38 for 129 - .295;
8
HRs; 21 RBIs) while Whitey Ford (8-3; 2.20) has been
stingy on the mound. New Foundland at 4-4 was unable to
capitalize on the Lumberjack slide but Chick Hafey (42 for
109 -
.385; 9
HRs; 25 RBIs) and George Watkins (138 for 46 -
.333; 5
HRs; 24 RBIs) have powered the offense for the Hillcats. |
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Chesapeake
The
division leading West Virginia Cougars have who won 21 of 26 games
went 5-3 for the week and now hold a 7 1/2 game division over Towson. The Cougars have been
led by Hippo Vaughn
(6-2; 1.85 ERA), Bob Apodaca (0-1; 1.14 ERA 13 Saves) and Carl Hubell (6-4;
3.55 ERA) on the hill. Offensively,
Marty McManus (47 for 142 - .331; 9 HRs; 26 RBIs)
and Babe Ruth (44 for 149 - .295; 9 HRs; 23 RBIs)
lead the team. The Baybears at 2-3 this week have gone
4-7 of late. Towson has been led by
Willie Keeler (46 for 145 - .317; 13 RBIs; 18 Runs; 10 SBs)
on offense. Towson boasts 4 4-game in winners in: Roger
Clemens (5-1; 1.45 ERA), Sandy Koufax (5-2; 1.60 ERA),
Tom Seaver (4-1; 3.38 ERA) and Aaron Heilman (4-1; 0.40
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Canadian
The Quebec Nordiques (6-0) went undefeated for the week
and opened up a 3 1/2 game lead. They have been led by the offense
of Gabby Hartnett (43 for 125 - .345; 15 HRs; 29 RBIs) and Jimmy Sheckard
(58 for 178 - .326; 3 HRs; 20 RBIs - 10 for 22 this week).
Winnipeg (5-3) took over 2nd place and have been led by Mel Ott
(32 for 120 - .267; 22 Runs; 5 HRs; 15 RBIs). Hodd Eller (7-2;
2.86 ERA) leads the staff in wins. Calgary at 2-4 have
struggled of late as the Oil Barons have
been paced by Randy Jones (7-3; 2.99 ERA) and Dick Radatz (0-0; 1.59 ERA; 8 Saves). |
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Sunbelt
After a mediocre 4-4 week Albuquerque shed part of their lead! Led by Al
Downing (8-2; 3.39 ERA) and Ed Figueroa (6-4; 3.09 ERA)
the Renegades have kept pressure on the rest of the
division. Offensively, Ollie Pickering (60 for 181 - .331;
11 SBs; 15 RBIs) has provided the punch! Lincoln at 4-2 for the week
is just 3 games behind the leader. Cyclone starters Camilo Pascual (5-1; 3.00
ERA) and Phil Niekro (4-4; 2.75 ERA) lead the staff.
Jesse Burkett (55 for 184 - .299; 4 HRs; 21 RBIs) leads
the club in hits and David Ortiz (28 for 107 - .262; 9
HRs; 30 RBIs) has provided the power. |
Mexican
After a rain soaked week of play, the Mountaineers
resumed play but were only able to win 1 out of 8!
Monterrey has relinquished their hold of 1st as both Mexico City
and Cancun have joined the mix. The Mountaineers (losers
of 7 out of 8)
have been led by the 1930 Babe Ruth (44 for 136 - .324;
13 HRs; 30 RBIs; 5 SBs) and Von Joshua (61 for 180 - .339; 2 HRs;
30 RBIs; 10 SBs). Cancun at a 5-3 clip have forged a
3-way tie. The Golden Incas have been led
by Ty Cobb (61 for 180 - .339; 2 HRs; 11 RBIs; 11 SBs;
27
Runs). After an up and down season, Mexico City has
continued the trend with a 4-4 week but remain tied for
1st. The Aztecs Mexico
City has been paced by Honus Wagner (55 for 154 - .357;
33 Runs; 12 SBs) and Pinky Whitney (46 for 139 - .357;
14 Runs; 4 SBs) |
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