tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12246564170750274442024-03-05T21:42:38.046-05:00SPITTERS/ SLIDERS/ SLURVES/ & JIMThe ONLY true voice of the Rice Not Lynn hardball League. We may drop in, we may be off base, but we WILL report the news.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-17379584951865902062011-05-09T15:16:00.000-04:002011-05-09T15:16:26.442-04:00SEASON 18 AL SOUTH PREDICTIONSCharlotte Lawmen (96-66 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS)<br />
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Charlotte won the series for the second year in the row last season. Led by powerful Valerio Abreau (.321 28 102) and Derrick Fonville (.257 42 112), the offense was firing on all cylinders. The big question this year is do they have what it takes to make it a three-peat. Juan Benitez (14-4 2.29) and Dickie Pierce (14-10 4.71) have to again lead a pitching staff that needs consistency in order to make another run. Jermaine Oliver (.298 22 87 with VC) signed a three year 7.8MIL contract to bring his bat to a potent lineup. Herman Belinda comes aboard with a three year 15.2MIL contract. The thing to note is both Free Agents are in their 30's and on the downside of brilliant careers.<br />
<strong>SEE YOU AT THE WORLD SERIES IF...... </strong>The offense once again goes with the belief that outfield fences are just hinderences, and the pitching staff stays healthy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-44272013091256714462009-12-23T14:13:00.000-05:002009-12-23T14:13:40.640-05:00Team Outlooks for Season 13BALTIMORE ORIOLES<br />
90-72 .556 2nd in AL EAST<br />
5 YR Trend 410-400 .506<br />
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Baltimore has never been higher than 2nd in the last five years. Their teams have been solid and always seem to falter mid season before trying to make monster comebacks. Looking at the average age on the roster, you'd think that the local social security office was getting all relavant paperwork ready for most of the Orioles. Matty Davis (13-11 4.41), Eddie Mayne (12-12 4.51), and Matt Thomson (13-13 4.49) are going to be the workhorses of this pitching staff. A combined 97 starts from these three show that if one or two go down with injury the team could actually be crippled.<br />
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On the batting side of this team ne FA signee Craig O'Brien (.318 23 85) comes aboard to try and not only play magician in terms of pitch calling, but add his bat to a lineup that rivals the fabled New York Yankees. Eddie Adkinson, Jose Barcelo, Farmer Durham all hit over 45 HR and 120 RBI. When asked to comment on the team's hopes pawelczyk was opptomistic. " We have a solid core on the field, and if our pitching can come around, and our team can somehow play through June, July and August, we might have something for our fans to happy about come playoff time."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-32369412867842202002009-12-23T13:52:00.000-05:002009-12-23T13:52:16.509-05:00Team Outlooks for Season 13ARIZONA RAMBLERS<br />
81-81 .500 1st in NL WEST<br />
5YR. Trend 442-368 .545<br />
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Arizona has been at the top of the NL West three out of the last five years. A poor .500 record was enough last season to take the division and GM bretrogers looks to improve on that mark. The pitching staff took a big hit when FA Trenidad Bennet (17-9 3.79) was allowed to leave. Dick Pierce (8-8 4.62) must now step up to lead a pitching staff that includes Edgar Lugo (10-11 4.90) and Bobby Marshall (9-8 5.26). With a team ERA of 5.26 last season new PC Ryan Belhorn must squeeze juice from an almost dry lemon.<br />
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On the offensive side Rigo Figureoa ( .266 48 112) and Frank Cornelius (.280 37 90) have got to carry the burden of run producing once again this season. If Candy Paronto can get on base consistently (39 SB) then maybe the plan of long ball run producing can work.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-51662119732051808552009-02-26T21:48:00.004-05:002009-02-26T21:54:24.489-05:00If you build it..... they WILL come.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLLOTVm1R9cP1OqGJ60zuE0p6JOQDHkVZ-ot-0pMn0KzYEdlPz5EJcAEoYWpRAHqAIVJpqCGsKbkO9dbe_e3Kzwqt_S_p1zq-TipFSvHcoQsKdqGD8bTuVmoc5I9IFvhDInWPZzVsQMuI/s1600-h/monterrey+bleachers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307304865748169810" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLLOTVm1R9cP1OqGJ60zuE0p6JOQDHkVZ-ot-0pMn0KzYEdlPz5EJcAEoYWpRAHqAIVJpqCGsKbkO9dbe_e3Kzwqt_S_p1zq-TipFSvHcoQsKdqGD8bTuVmoc5I9IFvhDInWPZzVsQMuI/s200/monterrey+bleachers.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The New York Kabooms led by GM Madmuldoon today invited the RNL press corps to the historic unveiling of their new 56.9 million dollar luxury skybox renovation. Citing the need to bring in more fans (at a premium price, of course) the team asked for and was given tax free municipal bonds to omplete the work. Said Muldoon when asked, "With these seats we can lower the price of a beer from $29.00 to $22.00 a cup and we can scrap the "Free Brie and Spinach quiche with every white wine spritzer " idea we were developing with Wolfgang Puck. See the attached picture f the new seating.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-63156607773270723952009-02-23T21:51:00.001-05:002009-02-23T21:58:42.847-05:00Who needs the Oscar when you can win this?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrP1XF3tpdIKag6qS6TszB3ITU1FgbVdKe7tLCRuKZlthx4CL3DKx4nvNCVi4rJeYJ5cvIme2dA12wu07EMRn62mBycID4_FvDfXXcPzMMMQ_KsFtFVQKmB81N1poNYQSzAyoTwRWCaBmk/s1600-h/1041833830_ndthatssad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306192880825780610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrP1XF3tpdIKag6qS6TszB3ITU1FgbVdKe7tLCRuKZlthx4CL3DKx4nvNCVi4rJeYJ5cvIme2dA12wu07EMRn62mBycID4_FvDfXXcPzMMMQ_KsFtFVQKmB81N1poNYQSzAyoTwRWCaBmk/s200/1041833830_ndthatssad.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>While Hollywood was celebrating the best of the motion picture industry with the Oscars, we here at the Gazette decided to award the First Ever FUZZY BUNNY BASTARD AWARD FOR INCOMPETENCE.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The criteria is secret, the voting participants not known, but after careful consideration..... the winner is .....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Reigny... GM of the Monterrey Desert Dawgs.</div><br /><div>(since joining the world in season three... the Dawgs have failed to impress, brining a career record of 386-748 .304 with 5 consecutive 100 loss seasons) and so we give you the award.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-35864640205913199992009-02-23T21:36:00.005-05:002009-02-23T21:50:41.406-05:00Season TEN.... The Winds of Revolution<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN06-3LB3dvVosvjNhYcBvnxPExnq8R1JWmdxzqtCFyuqe1d0gcY-mqAgncPTBW-pbRRLggiQZg73E2uDs7ba5Eko6BnqfyyPFnPDmJXV5HOPSzTpNO1MHNhL2UJ9xTwSXKLre3Ov_T50/s1600-h/three-stooges.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306190411607522290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 161px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN06-3LB3dvVosvjNhYcBvnxPExnq8R1JWmdxzqtCFyuqe1d0gcY-mqAgncPTBW-pbRRLggiQZg73E2uDs7ba5Eko6BnqfyyPFnPDmJXV5HOPSzTpNO1MHNhL2UJ9xTwSXKLre3Ov_T50/s200/three-stooges.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPXfLNTmo4KV7r6NK9ySnvb3U_cjAVMeV1j0TtqyzOamcMBnE6mvcHDqLxVFbxMVenzRQBrU0FaaWzpCjV1LR8kNJnTIw8VqQ8Imh1BU1jznr3hxCtMyxV0DJtH6Sp4aV_KL_ald5A-Fy/s1600-h/lenin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306187745612102994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPXfLNTmo4KV7r6NK9ySnvb3U_cjAVMeV1j0TtqyzOamcMBnE6mvcHDqLxVFbxMVenzRQBrU0FaaWzpCjV1LR8kNJnTIw8VqQ8Imh1BU1jznr3hxCtMyxV0DJtH6Sp4aV_KL_ald5A-Fy/s200/lenin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Season ten has come upon us. Revolution has occured. The governing regime has been toppled. The new leadership has begun. All Hail our new commisioner......Douglasdao (pictured here). But how did this happen?... the Ducksnort Gazette has the scoop.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As season nine ended tiskingmoon decided that after a great and highly succesful season, she was going to get some rest and relaxation. After hopping on her private jet and jaunting off to Switzerland, she was seen entering Herr Kipling's Spa and Cosmetic Enhancement Camp. It was then that douglas made his move. Calling in his "new recruits", he shamelessly campaigned for the commish job saying that all teams in his league would have the chance to compete for the crown, not just the rich. At the winter GM meetings (held in beautful Burbank CA at Cliff's Wonderland Hotel, home of the rubber sheets and four hour nap 555-Cal-lCliff), without the slightest whimper, the change was complete.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>You may ask who he enlisted to help him in his coup, and although the CIA, NSA, and the National Zoo refused to release their service records, we were able to sneak a quick picture of his companions. They are identified as Madison Lager GM btonn, Cleveland Rocks honcho jimdecrew, and Sacramento Solons boss, greekhero46. (Seen above from left to right ). We welcome our new administration and look forward to many years of solid leadership andultra right wing razzing.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-87269704542262916872008-12-08T21:45:00.002-05:002008-12-08T21:53:22.249-05:00(With Apologies to Mr. Obama).... A Season of Change<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VJT4hr27qkozViGxIukxRmyd3TTECUAiU-oVEP_fEFVMWCjQkhumhrXsjgNiCwRc2MPqpytTjRNeakTrsyJBWyUj8ef4LQSNFUyd0nTYhs9hAUXDWZuztQkegoxxUvxdEnjrllybvj0R/s1600-h/phyllis_diller.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277617756137321874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VJT4hr27qkozViGxIukxRmyd3TTECUAiU-oVEP_fEFVMWCjQkhumhrXsjgNiCwRc2MPqpytTjRNeakTrsyJBWyUj8ef4LQSNFUyd0nTYhs9hAUXDWZuztQkegoxxUvxdEnjrllybvj0R/s200/phyllis_diller.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-LOlHHtDAAHIedsjObZMuSAE2XuE2-9iQv_AFxP057LhH6m9VlGxeyE9DH8NF3QO8mj4xOJaLIb4gKTQII3YUAryiZqg7jF6NAIv1p4S1QkVL4n8SNbbPuQagMuffjnzj26UmYo5srIJ/s1600-h/al.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277617754151113938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 110px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-LOlHHtDAAHIedsjObZMuSAE2XuE2-9iQv_AFxP057LhH6m9VlGxeyE9DH8NF3QO8mj4xOJaLIb4gKTQII3YUAryiZqg7jF6NAIv1p4S1QkVL4n8SNbbPuQagMuffjnzj26UmYo5srIJ/s200/al.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>After eight seasons, EWD has stepped aside as commisioner of the Rice Not Lynn Hardball Dynasty world. As we enter season nine, Tiskingmoon has taken the reigns of leadership. </div><br /><br /><div>Ewd was forced to step aside after a "slight" company trip and an exhaustive 36 hour poker game left him the deed and ownership of the World Famous Bunny Ranch brothel (Ewd wanted me to remind you all, mention this post and receive 20% off any service ,excluding anything using whips, chains, or three foot midgets) where the conflict of interest could have reared its ugly head.</div><br /><br /><div>Tiskingmoon took it upon herself to declare that season nine "would be a season of hope.... a season of change... no longer would the big payroll teams be looked after..... this is a season for the underdogs.....</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Congrats to Ewd for the change of jobs, and welcome Madam Commisioner.</div><div> </div><div>(photos of Tiskingmoon above and Ewd below)</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-16122185626653682842008-08-28T21:10:00.003-04:002008-09-05T20:36:11.673-04:00NL EAST PreviewWASHINGTON D.C. CAPITAL CITY CAPITALS (103-59 1st)<br /><br />Darrel Kelly (.291 51 123 64SB) is a talented 25 yr old who makes people think of a young Willie Mays. The kid has it all, power, speed, and the talent to make a mark in the RNL Hall of Fame when he retires. Cookie Redondo (.313 46 133) makes a lethal 1-2 combo in any batting order. Bring aboard two talented experienced pitchers in Mateo Diaz and Miguel Borbon, and D.C. might be able to continue dominance in this division.<br /><br />CHICAGO UNTOUCHABLES (71-91 3rd)<br /><br />Chicago starts this year's campaign again having to see the same sights as last season. The pain of losing seven players to free agency was softened by the signing of four ( the average age of the signees was 36.9 yrs old). One has to wonder if Chicago management is just trying to stop gap fill until the youngsters are ready for the move up to the bigs. Milton May is a talented hitter who came over last year from D.C. and has provided the needed clubhouse leadership that was sorely lacking. Winning the division? Not this year. Final division standing? Second.<br /><br />NEW YORK CHOP SHOPS (84-78 2nd)<br /><br />When looking at hard luck franchises in a league, New York is the prime example. The Shops have averaged at least 80 wins over the last 5 seasons but can't break into the spotlight of division champs. GM orangeboy summed up his team at the press luncheon as this " I think we can win as long as the injury bug avoids us. We always get out to a fast start then our lack of training kills us and we drop like rocks." Damaso Nunez has been asked to step in as the team ace and hopefully he can lead the squad to the coveted ring.<br /><br />DURHAM DOGZ (70-92 4th)<br /><br />With a five game slide in the win column from the previous season, Durham looks to try and stay competitive in this division. Fausto Serra (157 career saves) returns to a squad that looks to finish in the bottom of the division pool once again. Ebenezar Cyr is a strong young gun that has become the face of the franchise. Right smack dab in the middle of his contract, Cyr needs to show he's ready to shoulder this team on. Quinton Jenkins, another youngster should provide backup in the lineup to force pitchers to throw strikes at Cyr. Vin Turner looks to rebound from a disappointing season 7 (5-10 4.14) to help keep the young staff in line. <br /><br />Projected Finish<br /><br />1) Washington D.C. Capital City Capitals<br />2) Chicago Untouchables<br />3) New York Chop Shops<br />4) Durham DogzUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-81431439980293913742008-08-27T20:55:00.002-04:002008-08-27T21:41:10.059-04:00NL NORTH PreviewSCRANTON BEETFARMERS (76-86 3rd )<br />Scranton consistantly finds themselves fighting for the lead in the second half of this division. Stevie Juden (.284 45 128) and Roy Barclay (.274 32 74) lead the team at the plate and show no signs of slowing down. Amp Anderson (18-5 3.59) hopes to duplicate last year's success and try to break into the upper half of the division. If the injury bug keeps away, Scranton will make a steady run for first.<br /><br />TORONTO ARGONAUTS (95-67 2nd)<br />Toronto has been the class act of this division since its inception. The Toronto GM has always had a knack of finding the players needed every year to keep this team atop the division as well as the league. Todd Curtis ( 396 career HR) is on pace for another monster year at the plate. Steve Garcia (.344 avg / 14 game hitting streak) is always a concern for the opposing pitchers. As much as this team boasts a "Murderer's Row" the achillies heel seems to be the pitching staff. No one on this team looks to be the odds on favorite for a clear No. 1 starter and instead of a "bullpen by commitee" the whole staff must work together to keep the team going.<br /><br />DETROIT NUMBNUTS (98-64 1st)<br />Bryan Ball (14-7 3.58) and Pablo Cortes (6-6 38 SV) lead a pitching staff that brought Detroit the first taste of champagne in a long time. The Motor City Mashers look to defend their division championship this season and with the teachings of Pitching Coach Steven Black, the Numbnuts look to have 1 or 2 20 game winners. The top two HR guys of last years team left in contract disputes and now the Nuts look for some of the youngsters to step up.<br /><br /> TRENTON TERRIBLES (70-92 4th)<br />The Montreal franchise moves south into the shadow of New York and the fans in New Jersey are welcoming them with open arms. Steven Whiten (.328 54 140 / 52 HR average over the last five years) is the face of the franchise. Lenny Lunsford (12-13 3.73) becomes the ace of the staff and unless the reast of the crew steps up this may be a long season in Jersey.<br /><br /><br />Projected Finish<br />1) Toronto<br />2) Scranton<br />3) Detroit<br />4) TrentonUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-7337915334456608782008-08-27T20:43:00.002-04:002008-08-27T20:51:43.483-04:00Rice Not Lynn Season EIGHTIt's that time of year again. Spring has come, the grass in our stadiums is mowed, and the freshly painted baselines beckon us to another season of triumph, heartbreak, and general silliness.<br /><br />RNL is eight years old. I've been a member since season three. Many owners start to jump ship after season five as they feel that the league has pretty much run its course. The difference in our league is that each season brings new challenges, new owners, new friends. Every year we all spend the time building, or updating, or even ripping apart and trying new things on our teams. Every season we live and die with our players. We bring an identity to our franchises. WE LIVE OUR TEAMS.<br /><br />And that is why we have the best league in this game. We care about it, we take pride in it, and we strive to help each other be the BEST in this game.<br /><br />Gentlemen, I lift a pint of ale and wish us all a great season..... great fun..... and hopefully the playoff picture doesn't get setled until game 162.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-30222065304265745032008-06-17T12:06:00.002-04:002008-12-09T23:31:37.412-05:00Hot Bats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsibFTrrwiQ34qENvEG_uPU2qBzoc2hOb3U3yDUgY61OnKnnw06xoopPgk7pi4E-BUtXNAgj42uVQjOwl7PcR6FxVmylzo2YgwMYANwy6BE8ND4AZXdAO87SznSK89z9A6FBevmJXEW0z/s1600-h/hot+bat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212887589363077346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsibFTrrwiQ34qENvEG_uPU2qBzoc2hOb3U3yDUgY61OnKnnw06xoopPgk7pi4E-BUtXNAgj42uVQjOwl7PcR6FxVmylzo2YgwMYANwy6BE8ND4AZXdAO87SznSK89z9A6FBevmJXEW0z/s200/hot+bat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>National League -American League</div><br /><div>HOME RUNS</div><br /><div>1. Gary Jeffries (CH1) 40- Ramon Lee (Phi) 45</div><br /><div>2. Cookie Redondo (Was) 29- Martin Perkins (Sal) 42</div><br /><div>3. James Kennedy (MC) 28- Paxton Roberts (Phi) 36</div><br /><div>4. Darrel Kelly (Was) 27 -Jose Barcelo (Bal) 31</div><br /><div>5. Damon Moreno (MC) 26 -Tony Benson (Jac) 31</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>RUNS BATTED IN</div><br /><div>1. Nate Mullin (Tor) 90 -Martin Perkins (Sal) 97</div><br /><div>2. Gary Jeffries (Ch1) 86- Ramon Lee (Phi) 96</div><br /><div>3. Harry Ramirez (Wic) 85 -Bey Roosevelt (Bos) 92</div><br /><div>4. James Kennedy (MC) 81 -Anthony Hodges (SD) 90</div><br /><div>5. Shooter Munro (NY2) 79 -Ruben Saenz (Bos) 87</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>BATTING AVERAGE</div><br /><div>1. Todd Curtis (Tor) .381 -Damaso Posada (Bos) .353</div><br /><div>2. Dewey Prince (Mon) .381 -Apollo Henry (Syr) .352</div><br /><div>3. Xavier Davis (Wic) .360 -David Amaro (SD) ..352</div><br /><div>4. Steve Garcia (Tor) .360 -Khoury Shaw (Mnt) .348</div><br /><div>5. Nate Mullin (Tor) .356 -Bey Roosevelt (Bos) .341</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-75609015478152827962008-06-17T11:31:00.003-04:002008-12-09T23:31:37.641-05:00Injury Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c8NE2Pbnw9xc6K8KnUKi4O0w7aZfEx9yy8dosaEB3jdJmqIwcOcVTOAzKUnDIzs_BSHdgba4JsDNb50-MK4yWqi40dNxwYxq7iDCzf04-H8FhicYR8vKbjey-MBi-PHRaHrAaW3xo2gp/s1600-h/injury+report.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212878510161394386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c8NE2Pbnw9xc6K8KnUKi4O0w7aZfEx9yy8dosaEB3jdJmqIwcOcVTOAzKUnDIzs_BSHdgba4JsDNb50-MK4yWqi40dNxwYxq7iDCzf04-H8FhicYR8vKbjey-MBi-PHRaHrAaW3xo2gp/s200/injury+report.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here's the walking wounded for the week....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>15 Day DL - name -team -eligible return date</div><br /><div>Apollo Henry Syracuse ( 6/17)</div><br /><div>Dave Krause Oklahoma City (6/18)</div><br /><div>Joe Truman New York 1 (eligible now)</div><br /><div>Diego Diaz Nashville (eligible now)</div><br /><div>Tony Conti Montreal (6/25)</div><br /><div>Cesar Fernandez Montreal ( 7/10)</div><br /><div>Victor Sparks Mexico City (6/18)</div><br /><div>Jose Lima Jacksonville (6/19)</div><br /><div>Greg Erickson Jacksonville (eligible now)</div><br /><div>Ryan Smith Iowa City (eligible now)</div><br /><div>Dutch Morgan Detroit (6/24)</div><br /><div>Ken Houston Columbus (eligible now)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>60 Day DL </div><br /><div>Jorel Benes Washington DC (6/21)</div><br /><div>Lariel Flores Nashville (6/24)</div><br /><div>Pablo Machado Monterrey OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Dave Truman Monterrey OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Alejandro Redondo Kansas City OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Darryl Brown Houston OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Charles Kelly Helena (7/7)</div><br /><div>Casey Romero Fargo OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Alberto Aparicio Detroit OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div>Don Gang Baltimore OUT FOR SEASON</div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-37480809602496101952008-06-12T15:32:00.002-04:002008-12-09T23:31:37.947-05:00Wanna score?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-OkVBdJpsnAo5sUqElNKiEJ7a453Kc8FAKuGr7bGOvY2OcQ9wFwrEXAf4QtpwiE4W8bz5BNfXwn2OJXW1JxPNCNDyVOt1mBkx3EMf1Ztzp7tAbDinytZHgZONQeHmlzjbm8JEVzqJLI2/s1600-h/baseball+manager.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211081518873220802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-OkVBdJpsnAo5sUqElNKiEJ7a453Kc8FAKuGr7bGOvY2OcQ9wFwrEXAf4QtpwiE4W8bz5BNfXwn2OJXW1JxPNCNDyVOt1mBkx3EMf1Ztzp7tAbDinytZHgZONQeHmlzjbm8JEVzqJLI2/s200/baseball+manager.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Wichita Jay Hawks have been on a tear recently, winning six in a row and taking the division lead. Questions arose about how this could happen and we here at the DSG asked the tough questions until we found out. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>According to Hawks GM afeigenb..." We were strugling and just couldn't the team to focus. As much as we didn't want to blame the bench coach, it was a change we HAD to make. It seems that it was the right one."</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>And we'd have to agree. We found a picture of the Jay Hawks new bench coach... </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>(I'd try to score everytime I'm up to bat)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-85422496884133658862008-06-12T14:28:00.002-04:002008-12-09T23:31:38.336-05:00CONCRETE PROOF!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FxgoDhJcIqFn1gUTha34K_j3Xw3pLorkUxUkkCksuwONVjqupDROH5BabXh4NO5AhjwvjMjMFDgMIJd30cXJT0ti8uZa99Zj7Abso1XPVP1kG1j6HQ2ih5wAA7-cg6uCOKVswvcu5XuB/s1600-h/homer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211065266714103074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FxgoDhJcIqFn1gUTha34K_j3Xw3pLorkUxUkkCksuwONVjqupDROH5BabXh4NO5AhjwvjMjMFDgMIJd30cXJT0ti8uZa99Zj7Abso1XPVP1kG1j6HQ2ih5wAA7-cg6uCOKVswvcu5XuB/s200/homer.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Last year Syracuse ran away with the division on the way to it's second straight World Chamionship. Everyone had to give credit to EWD and his hours and hours of research on player development and his masterful roster moves. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That was last season.....</div><br /><div>This season, Syracuse finds themselves tied for second and 1 game behind. Although that would be acceptable for most of the GMs, EWD can't live with it. Why is this happening?..... The picture supplied by the famous sports papparazi Ernesto J. Gallo might be an expalnation.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hey... we give you the info.... you make the decisions.....</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-49395416985035344182008-06-12T14:19:00.002-04:002008-06-12T14:25:18.592-04:00Leave no pick behind....For the second year in a row, the SYRACUSE franchise had the final pick in this year's draft. Without further adieu, we introduce this year's MR. IRRELEVANT:<br /><br />Santiago Mendoza.<br /><br />Santiago was chosen with the 811th and final pick of this year's draft. Mendoza is 21 years old and plays LF for the SUNY Potsdam Bears. For his JR season he hit .201 with 5 HR and 12 RBI. His biggest contribution to his college team is that he knows the quickest route to 7-11 for Bubble Yum.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-42796072679095097862008-06-12T13:13:00.002-04:002008-06-12T14:15:22.653-04:00Draft Update.....The seventh draft day has come and gone and here is the update from BASEBALL AMERICA on the top ten picks this year.<br /><br />1. NEW YORK KABOOMS -Damaso Seguignol age:20 P<br /> Chosen with the first pick, Damaso comes with pinpoint accuracy bu has issues with velocity. His 4 seam fastball is hittable, but when he tosses in the changeup or the slider he can be downright nasty. Baseball America scribes have him listed as a potential ML pitcher within two to three years.<br /><br />2. MONTERREY DESERT DAWGS - Chris Everett age: 18 P<br />Chris is a long term project with almost no chance of seeing the ML until at least four years from now. His velocity is a problem and left handers have been banging him all over the yard this year in HS. Monterrey's hope is that he can settle down and find himself. <br /><br />3. HOUSTON COLT 45's - Ken Burns age:21 P<br />Ken was 7-3 with a 1.29 ERA at the Citadel this year and the scouts have all agreed that there is no reason why he can't translate his performance into professional ball. A talented three pitch hurler, Ken's only weakness seems to be his injury bug (almost 60 days missed during college) and his ability to adapt to the schedule of the pro world. As one scout remarked on draft day "Great potential, sky's the limit with dis kid."<br /><br />4. TEXAS RATTLERS - Otis Tartabull age:21 SS<br />Picture the defense of Ozzie Smith with the power of A-Rod and you come up with Otis. His performance on defense is only enhanced by his bat. He'll put you in the lead with a mammouth HR and then make a great diving stop to save the game. Led Cal. State Poly with HR and RBI(12 45).<br /><br />5. MONTREAL TRAIN WRECK - Louis Diaz age:22 RF<br />The University of Arkansas Fayettville was sad to see him graduate. In his four year career Louis hit .392 and dropped 90 bombs with over 220 RBI on his opponents. Leading his team to four consecutive conference championships, we here at Baseball America consider him to be the steal of the draft. This young man is ready for the big leagues now and any time spent in the minors will just be a waste of talent.<br /><br />6. CHICAGO UNTOUCHABLES - Winston Spurgeon age:20 C<br />This pick puzzeled us as we couldn't figure out why this was the first catcher taken in the draft. Spurgeon has an excellent bat, and his batting eye will remind fans of Rod Carew. He won't strike out a lot, and he's the batter we'd love in the bottom of the ninth down by one with runners on the corners. However, he's a defensive liability. His calling is designated hitter and might as well leave the glove at home.<br /><br />7. OKLAHOMA CITY LAWMEN - Valerio Abreu age:18 SS<br />The second SS taken in this year and with good reason. He's only a High Schooler, but he shows the makeup of a seasoned veteran. He won't impress anybody with his power but he's a student of the game and as his HS coach told us " Val spends just as much time as we do in the clubhouse studying. He believes he needs to know eveything about his next opponent." Defense and mature attitude make this pick great.<br /><br />8. HELENA BULL RIDERS - Cliff Sasser age:18 P<br />Sasser led the Washingtoin Avengers to the Class 6A Kansas high school championship with a 6-0 0.92 record. We project Cliff to be a mid level reliever, only because he doesn't have a fastball. Cliff reminds us of a Hoyt Wilhelm who survived 20+ seasons with junk. His attitude shows greatness, but he'll need plenty of seasoning in the minors to make the jump up to the bigs.<br /><br />9. DURHAM DOGSZ - Morrie Gailard age:20 2B<br />Morrie impressed the writing staff here at Baseball America with his unique bating style. As he stands in waiting for the pitch, the bat is all over the place like he's swatting at flies. But let him see a pitch he likes, and he'll put it into play. He'll play a decent defense but with suspect arm strength, the defense set up will have to shade the second base side. Perhaps being too rough on himself, his makeup and patience will need help. He's definatlely a project and we project him as a potential AAA starter or capable ML backup.<br /><br />10. IOWA CITY INDIANS - Sparky Paul age:18 2B<br />Every year a pick is made that totally stumps us. I mean, like we have to sit here and wonder what the GM was smoking to make this pick. Sparky is it. Ignored by all the scouts we tried to piece together what was available. He graduated Northern HS where he was actually a sub at second. For the two years he played varsity he hit .268 with 1 HR and 35 RBI. The only plus we could find about him was the 18 SB in 19 ATT. Iowa must have some super secret scouting staff or they didn't realize that a first pick should actually make the team.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-74388261196514949392008-05-20T16:12:00.003-04:002008-05-20T16:18:19.877-04:00PITCHING LEADERS NLWINS<br />1. 13 tied with 2<br />2. 12 tied with 1<br /><br />EARNED RUN AVERAGE<br />1.Barry Uribe (NY2) 0.00<br />2. Bryan Ball (DET) 0.75<br />3. Livian Manuel (HOU) 0.93<br />4. Benito Gonzales (CHY) 1.00<br />5. Quilvio Pineda (NAS) 1.38<br /><br />SAVES<br />Miguel Borbon (MC) 5/5Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-19717993900201816222008-05-20T16:01:00.001-04:002008-05-20T16:11:52.648-04:00Batting Leaders NLHOME RUNS<br />1. 9 tied with 4<br />2. 12 tied with 3<br />3. 3 tied with 2<br /><br />RUNS BATTED IN<br />1. Tony Merced (NY2) 15<br />2. 3 tied with 12<br />3. 6 tied with 11<br />4. 8 tied with 10<br />5. 3 tied with 9<br /><br />BATTING AVERAGE<br />1. Shooter Munro (NY2) .528<br />2. Xavier Davis (WIC) .520<br />3. Steve Garcia (TOR) .500<br />4. Lou Cooper (MON) .486<br />5. Robert Faulkner (IA) .485Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-30655256412693925052008-05-20T15:32:00.002-04:002008-05-20T16:01:06.020-04:00NL North PreviewDETROIT NUMBNUTS (109-53)<br />Last years NL North division winner still looks to be the class of the division. While hampered by some key losses over the off season, Detroit managed to bring in some quality players to hopefully keep this storied franchise in winning mode.<br />KEY LOSSES: Joe Decker (1-1 2.84 4 SVS)<br /> Mateo Diaz (5.40 ERA)<br />KEY ADDITIONS: Wally Kent (8-9 3.04)<br /><br />TORONTO ARGONAUTS (100-62)<br />Toronto finished second last year, and GM sportsboy is not happy about it. "We had a couple of bad streaks including the dropping of our final 4 games, that killed us. We aren't going to let that happen again this year." <br />KEY LOSSES: Dan Justice (.279 26 87)<br /> Onan Ming<br />KEY ADDITIONS : Robert Ulrich ( left via FA but resigned)<br /><br />SCRANTON BEETFARMERS (78-84)<br />Scranton all but had third place sewn up in this top division last year. With Toronto and Detroit looking to fight it out again this year, Scranton must pretty much settle for third again. Their only hope is that major injuries occur to the top two and that many of their players have career years at once.<br />KEY LOSSES: Tom Allen<br /> Ryan Charles<br />KEY ADDITIONS: Angel Lugo (acq in trade with BOS)<br /> Danys Barrios (FA signing)<br /><br />MONTREAL TRAIN WRECK (64-98 as Helena Nobodies)<br />Somebody has to ride in the caboose and new GM dabears2334 will have to bring loads of magic dust to even think about touching third in the division. The good news is that there is no pressure on the franchise which means low expectations bring greater surprises. The bad news is that being buried behind Detroit and Toronto seems to be the norm.<br />KEY LOSSES : Aaron Blair (.307 18 101 in AAA)<br />KEY ADDITIONS : No new players but all arbitration eligible resigned.<br /><br />SEASON 7 PROJECTED FINISH:<br /><br />Toronto 98-64<br />Detroit 97-65<br />Scranton 75-87<br />Montreal 53-109Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-25363693439336746442008-05-13T14:27:00.003-04:002008-12-09T23:31:38.678-05:00With the greatest thanks.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikL4OOd60YMgDS_SSsm_-exZ7-HM_w64JGSbrK1nEbpnNved7WWXPDynFlgr3d8x6dk_1tado6a6iRLeiqBrSKyZQnXAKnExuSsj_G1-ofq5tR0OFOoj15IhXvZYTGrcpvkMF1Sy9OeEch/s1600-h/flag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199931252130624866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikL4OOd60YMgDS_SSsm_-exZ7-HM_w64JGSbrK1nEbpnNved7WWXPDynFlgr3d8x6dk_1tado6a6iRLeiqBrSKyZQnXAKnExuSsj_G1-ofq5tR0OFOoj15IhXvZYTGrcpvkMF1Sy9OeEch/s200/flag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>"..... And as we mourn those who gave all, we must give thanks to those who took their place. Those who came to help, offer support, and those who braved the dangers to keep the torch of freedon alive......."</div><div>Rudy Guliani , Sept. 13, 2001</div><div> </div><div>I will take this time to thank all of you who passed on your love and regrets about my mother-in-law passing on April 20. My wife, who only knows you all as those &*^%$$#^ who keep beating me passes on her thanks also.</div><div> </div><div>MADMULDOON who is a friend from the Wailing Onions world, is the closest thing to the type of owner we always look for in this world. He sitemailed me almost immediatly and offered to babysit my teams while I had to get through this difficult situation. I can never thank him enough, and I will always be indebted to him for his kindness and patience. I ask all of you to drop him a line and thank him for his generosity.</div><div> </div><div>Jeff</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-38740820772940795252008-05-04T22:57:00.002-04:002008-05-04T23:00:42.005-04:00New Changes!!Yes, we are back. After successfully fighting off a takeover bid by the unscrupulous Rupert Murdoch, we here at the Ducksnort Gazzette are back.<br /><br />This season our goals are simple.<br />1) Provide important news to our league.<br />2) Provide some inside thoughts on what happens in the league.<br />3) Keep the league news fun yet informative.<br />4) Keep the quality high while trying to keep our team out of the cellar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-83519430762925682582008-03-17T15:10:00.000-04:002008-03-17T15:46:34.522-04:00You take evens, I'll take ODDS......We recently chatted with Tony (Da Nose) Ciglaterri, a (ahem) noted Las Vegas odds maker about what he sees in the RnL League for the series. As you can see, he was more than happy to tell us what the bookies....er.... odds makers in Vegas are dropping cash at......<br /><br />Syracuse Orange Sherbets 5-3<br />Detroit Numbnuts 3-2<br />Toronto Argonauts 2-1<br />Salem HammerJacks 4-1<br />Huntington Mountaineers 6-1<br />Vancouver Canadians 8-1<br />Washington D.C. Capital City Caps 10-1<br />Columbus Corrupt Congressmen 15-1<br />Jackson Jakkers 18-1<br />Fresno Faith 18-1<br />Durham DOGZ 20-1<br />Toledo Turtles 20-1<br />Wichita Jay Hawks 25-1<br />Cheyenne Vice Presidents 25-1<br />New York Chop Shops 40-1<br />Louisville loosers 50-1<br />Kansas City Masterpiece 50-1<br />San Diego Baby Seals 50-1<br />Baltimore Orioles 50-1<br />Mexico City Gigante Sombreros 55-1<br />Pittsburgh Panthers 60-1<br />Boston Red Sox 75-1<br />Scranton Beetfarmers 80-1<br />Honolulu Five O's 80-1<br />Fargo Takedown Kings 80-1<br />Chicago Banana Slugs 100-1<br />Charleston Chews 100-1<br />Oklahoma City Lawmen 150-1<br />Houston Colt 45's 175-1<br />Helena Nobodies 200-1<br />Cincinnati Chili 225-1<br />Monterrey Desert Dawgs 525-1Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-51394418104488107062008-03-11T22:44:00.000-04:002008-03-11T22:52:05.374-04:00You know your team sucks.....PT. 2<a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/ProspectProfile.aspx?pid=1661892"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px" height="229" alt="" src="http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/ProspectProfile.aspx?pid=1661892" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Monterrey - Today Hideo Kim, Monterrey's 3rd round (80th pick overall) after weeks of dancing during negotiations has stated that ice hockey is in his future and not baseball. Monterrey GM Reigny, was quoted coming out of closed door 7 hour last ditch negotiations as saying " We are disappointed. Hideo was asking 1.6 MIL and we came back with 4.5 with immediate assignment to AAA. He unfortunatly thinks that he stands a better chance of higher endorsements through pro hockey. We wish him the best and we must now move on."</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Monterrey must have known this outcome was coming as they signed international prospect Ignacio Seguiginol before negotiations broke down.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-20536499366413388212008-03-10T14:05:00.000-04:002008-03-10T14:12:57.589-04:00You know your team sucks......(Confessions of an owner stuck in limbo)<br /><br />Recently, in the chat forum, an owner declared that players were available. Looking over the list he provided, and taking a look at his roster, I proposed a trade (or at least some players I felt I could part with). He answered back rather quickly, and of course for about the 30th time this season I heard it again. The franchise is a little bare. The franchis is a little bare..... i.e. your team sucks..... nobody on your team merits looking..... where did you find those guys...... That one response pretty much sums up the season. I can't make any impact trades because I don't have "impact players". Realization struck, and it seems that as the owner of the team I have to say that the draft and escalating salary games with Free Agents will be my only answer. Am I leaving?.... No..... Am I finally realizing that I'm the Kansas City Royals or the Pittsburgh Pirates of the RNL world?.... yes.....<br /><br />The truth hurts.... but hey.... now the real job of being a GM starts.......Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224656417075027444.post-85613880514526606022008-03-06T16:31:00.001-05:002008-03-06T16:40:58.317-05:00Rookie Impact on the league.......Some of the exploits of the draftees at their new teams........<br /><br />Donatello Waner has played in three games with the Oklahoma City Hi-A franchise where he's batting .231 with 0 HR and 4 RBI.<br /><br />Jaime Roberts gave the Monterrey fans something to hope for when he pitched 5.0 innings and gave up 1 ER with 3 SO. Desert Dawgs GM Reigny was quoted as saying "If he can continue his learning and give us a few more quality starts we might even call him up to the big show for our Sept. drive"<br /><br />Jerome Sikorski brings a 1-0 4.50 ERA record to this report after tossing an 8.0 inning 4 ER performance. Mr. Sikorski was warmly greeted in his win by 3 dingers given up.<br /><br />Candy Paronto has appeared in three games for the Lo-A Honolulu team and he's discovering that wooden bats are way different than the aluminum. Without saying he's struggling (he's already dialed 9 once with 3 RBI) he's hitting .167Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0