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2034 THE YEAR OF THE FAN |
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Ever since the greats like: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams graced the diamond with their diving catches or the smashing of the ball over the outfield wall for a walk off homer, fans have been there. The fans that cheered with Carlton Fisk as he wished the ball back over the left field wall giving the Red Sox a great playoff victory. Perhaps the fans cried as Bill Buckner watched the ball roll through his legs in 1986, giving the Mets a World Series championship. Fans have had many ups and many downs; most fans will live and die with their teams. So what can the average fan expect from their teams in 2034?
For the first time since I’ve been part of this league, the teams will remain pretty much the same as i ...
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by NYN |
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GIANTS OUT TO PROVE THEY BELONG |
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The San Francisco Giants are 30-16 in their last two and a half months of baseball, which was enough to extend a 13 game lead in the NL West. Impressive, until you realize that all the other NL West teams are 58-69 and two are 56-71.
However, looking at the Giants, you can't help but think that a team led by reliable veterans and young unknowns are the best team San Francisco has fielded in years and they are trying to show they belong in a post-season and aren't products of a weak division.
You can't look at the Giants without looking at Wallace Weaver who is having another ho-hum season. Weaver is 16-7 with a 2.43 ERA. The rest of the rotation is around average, but they are getting a breakout season from 26-year-old rookie ...
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by SFN |
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FUTURES REPORT, CLEVELAND |
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Cleveland, OH
The Indians have started the season the way they ended the last season. Here is a breakdown of what they hope and expect to take the field in a few seasons.
The Indians have made a continueing effort to getting pitching help by drafting Torres this season and Griffin last season.
Future ACE - Carlos Torres, this guy is a 21 year old leftie. He has massive control and a great ability to hit the strikezone.
Future Closer - John Rowe, he has had a rough go if it adjusting from high school, but he still knows where his ability is going to take him. He gets the ball on the ground more then 70% of the time. And with the other players that the Indians are drafting, John will be successful.
Future ...
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by CLE |
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DEMOLSHIED, TOP 5 SPECS |
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This season, the draft takes new heights. The draft comes along with a stud left fielder that is said to be able to eclipse the great George Guzman in obp & take it out of the yard. The 5-5-5-5-5 right hander comes with extensive intelligence & a good work ethic. Here's the top 5;
1. SP Carlos Torres - He gets the nod over Rob Charles because a good hitter only wins 30% of the time. That and how many pitchers have a cutter as good as his. Curve and sliders make him whiff. This guy lead his teams to wins.
2. LF Rob 'Chief' Charles - This guy might get the call to be an indian based purly only his name. The fact that he is 5-5-5-5-5 & smart would have little to do with it. He could very well be a great DH in this league for a lo ...
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by CLE |
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INFLUX OF FOREIGN PLAYERS HIT HBL FREE AGENCY |
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Since the dissolution of the Nippon and Cuban leagues, the HBL brass have decided to let a handful of foreign players into the league. Owners can find these players by going to HBL --> Free Agency in the game.
Some notables:
Ken Rin, Japan -
Ken Rin is one of the most popular and decorated players in Nippon history. A career .309 hitter with a .964 OSP, the lefthanded outfielder has won almost every award available to Japanese hitters. Rin is a 2 time MVP, 2 time Gold Glover and 9 time allstar. The catch? He'll be 42 years old when the 2033 season begins. He's still rated 8-8-9-10-5 and asking approximately $14m per season.
Takejeiro Murayama, Japan -
Murayama was a budding star after his 2031 season when h ...
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by CGY |
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SCHMITZ TO HIT OPEN MARKET |
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada (AP) - Contract talks between Glenn Schmitz and the Calgary Storm have reportedly broken off without resolution, according to ESPN's offseason analyst Paul Powell.
"I've heard Schmitz's camp is asking upwards of $50m over 3 years", Powell said. He continues, "With the team going towards a youth movement, I don't think they see him in their starting lineup and are not willing to pay him starter money."
Schmitz was injured for the first time in his career last season and finished with only 490 at bats. The 2032 season marked the first time since 2020 that he did not drive in 100 runs and hit 40 homers. His batting average has also dipped down below .250 for the past two seasons. Scouts now rate him ...
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by CGY |
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CLEVELAND - NEW SEASON, NEW RULES |
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The Cleveland Indians go into the new season with low expectations in the league, but high of themselves.
Neall Brodock said it the best, 'It's like playin after being drafted, you don't know anyone but you see yourself advancing to the next level with those guys.'
Nuke Holman 'I was very offended when I was told by numerous sources that I wasn't worth 52 million. I think I am worth more & I will prove it' Words said by Holman hours after signing the 4 year 13 mil deal. He showed why Cleveland signed him by showing up to ST in shape & ready to go. In ST he went 3-0 in 5 games, 20IP 22K & 13BB.
Former & Current Indian George 'The Guz' Guzman said that if the pen can hold up this team is getting into hte playoffs. Pairing up Ed ...
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by CLE |
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ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION? GIANTS HOPE SO AFTER OFFSEASON OF CHANGE |
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The records will show that the San Francisco Giants won the NL West and advanced to the NLCS. However, the Giants aren't resting on their laurels.
"We were (expletive) under .500 last year," said Giants GM Jared Book. "We needed to make changes, and that's why we said goodbye to most of our free agents."
In fact, the only free agent that was resigned by the Giants was shortstop Jack Shain. Shain hit .274 with 33 HR last year and was resigned to a 4-year, 36 million dollar deal.
Other than that, the Giants are looking to replace established players like catcher Cedrick Perez, outfielder Robert Williams and pitcher Keith Holman with home-grown replacements who come cheaper, and hopefully more consistent play.
Jason ...
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by SFN |
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HALVORSON GETS HIS HALO ON |
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Brent Halvorson has never backed down from a challenge, but at 38 years old the most decorated player in the history of the Hickory Baseball league is facing his biggest one yet. "I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life," said Halvorson while building homes in his hometown of Hannibal, Missouri for underprivledged kids. "It's always exciting to get to prove yourself in a new environment, something I know a lot about."
Halvorson's career has certainly been one of many travels, playing with the Giants, Marines (3 times), Cardinals and Yankees (2 times). In that time he's managed to attend 13 All-Star games, win 8 Cy Young awards and 3 HBL titles (two with Seattle, one with New York). He's also the only 300 game winner in HBL histo ...
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by ANA |
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16 SIGNED! CLEVELAND BLOW THE BANK |
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The Cleveland Indians started the FA season with a ton of cash & a lot of fans rooting for the once great tribe to get back in it. Riddle told everyone we folded once, see the top of the division & you will see the Indians next season. They started off by retaining a few of Former Indians
1. DH/1B John Adkins - he was plagued by injury when the Indians signed him mid season. He was awful, he admitted he was not in shape to play ball. This is a statement season.
2. IF Pedro Alvarado - Not what he once was, but his work ethic is unseen. With the ALC being the throwup division, he comes to show out.
3. SP Philip Cale - Signed as a Minor League SP, he bring the ability to start at hte ML Level.
4. Bill James - Has ...
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by CLE |
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