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[Guest Evolution]

SFBL

2012

 

Charlotte's Corbin earns Fresh Fish Award

 

Charlotte's shortstop Joseph Corbin has worked hard to reach the big leagues. His work paid off today as the North-South named him the Fresh Fish Award winner! His season features a batting average of .280 (166 hits in 593 AB), 44 doubles, 12 triples and 18 taters. Corbin collected 84 RBI and 95 runs as well.

 

Suzuki (PHO) and DeSantis (ATL) win Big Stick Award

 

The Big Stick Award in the East-West was handed to Phoenix's third baseman Shiro Suzuki! Suzuki has hit for a .359 average this season. He has 79 extra base hits along with 371 total bases, resulting in a .582 slugging percentage. He's 1st in the East-West in batting and 7th in RBI! Suzuki wins the award for the 2nd time in his 9-year career. The Big Stick Award in the North-South was handed to Atlanta's first baseman Carlos DeSantis! Carlos hit .361 this year, with 218 hits in 604 at bats. He drove in 149 runs, slugging .644. He's 1st in the North-South in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! DeSantis wins the award for the 5th time in his 9-year career.

 

SFBL History

 

East Division Champions

2003: Boston Tea Baggers (85-77)

2004: New Jersey Clerks (86-76)

2005: New York Bums (97-65)

2006: New Jersey Clerks (86-76)

2007: Baltimore Crime Spree (97-64)

2008: Baltimore Crime Spree (104-58)

2009: Boston Tea Baggers (100-62)

2010: Philadelphia Freedom (88-74)

2011: New Jersey Clerks (85-77)

2012: Boston Tea Baggers (93-69)

 

West Division Champions

2003: Phoenix Ashes (91-72)

2004: Las Vegas Jokers (90-72)

2005: Las Vegas Jokers (99-63)

2006: Las Vegas Jokers (99-63)

2007: Las Vegas Jokers (86-75)

2008: Las Vegas Jokers (91-71)

2009: Denver Douchebags (90-72)

2010: Las Vegas Jokers (103-59)

2011: Denver Douchebags (96-66)

2012: Denver Douchebags (87-75)

 

North Division Champions

2003: Chicago Transit Authority (85-77)

2004: Vancouver Vasectomy (99-63)

2005: Chicago Transit Authority (92-70)

2006: Vancouver Vasectomy (88-74)

2007: Chicago Transit Authority (97-64)

2008: Chicago Transit Authority (94-68)

2009: Vancouver Vasectomy (86-76)

2010: Columbus Pride (90-72)

2011: Vancouver Vasectomy (85-77)

2012: Columbus Pride (85-77)

 

South Division Champions

2003: Charlotte Harlots (97-65)

2004: Houston Horny Toads (89-73)

2005: Houston Horny Toads (95-67)

2006: Memphis Eels (92-70)

2007: Jacksonville Jackoffs (88-74)

2008: Jacksonville Jackoffs (100-62)

2009: Jacksonville Jackoffs (101-61)

2010: Jacksonville Jackoffs (93-69)

2011: Jacksonville Jackoffs (102-60)

2012: Jacksonville Jackoffs (95-67)

 

East-West Conference Champions

2003: Boston Tea Baggers

2004: New Jersey Clerks

2005: New York Bums

2006: Las Vegas Jokers

2007: Baltimore Crime Spree

2008: Baltimore Crime Spree

2009: Boston Tea Baggers

2010: Philadelphia Freedom

2011: Denver Douchebags

2012: Boston Tea Baggers

 

North-South Conference Champions

2003: Charlotte Harlots

2004: Houston Horny Toads

2005: Houston Horny Toads

2006: Memphis Eels

2007: Chicago Transit Authority

2008: Chicago Transit Authority

2009: Jacksonville Jackoffs

2010: Jacksonville Jackoffs

2011: Jacksonville Jackoffs

2012: Jacksonville Jackoffs

 

SFBL Champions

2003: Boston Tea Baggers (East-West)

2004: Houston Horny Toads (North-South)

2005: New York Bums (East-West)

2006: Memphis Eels (North-South)

2007: Baltimore Crime Spree (East-West)

2008: Baltimore Crime Spree (East-West)

2009: Boston Tea Baggers (East-West)

2010: Jacksonville Jackoffs (North-South)

2011: Jacksonville Jackoffs (North-South)

2012: Boston Tea Baggers (East-West)

 

Total Postseason Games Played: 167

4-3 Series: 7

4-2 Series: 8

4-1 Series: 10

4-0 Series: 5

 

East-West Big Stick Award Winners

2003: SS Samuel Sainz, BAL, (614 AB, .280 AVG, 50 HR, 134 RBI, 109 R, 172 H, .920 OPS)

2004: LF Jason Orozco, DEN, (593 AB, .297 AVG, 46 HR, 130 RBI, 105 R, 176 H, .969 OPS)

2005: 1B Valentin Rivera, NY, (523 AB, .327 AVG, 41 HR, 137 RBI, 114 R, 171 H, 1.042 OPS)

2006: 3B Shiro Suzuki, PHO, (595 AB, .343 AVG, 26 HR, 113 RBI, 119 R, 204 H, .996 OPS)

2007: 1B Shimetarou Naoki, BAL, (593 AB, .334 AVG, 50 HR, 143 RBI, 113 R, 198 H, 1.022 OPS)

2008: CF Herbert Huber, NJ, (576 AB, .344 AVG, 42 HR, 120 RBI, 139 R, 198 H, 1.112 OPS)

2009: 1B Shimetarou Naoki, BAL, (620 AB, .318 AVG, 60 HR, 166 RBI, 118 R, 197 H, 1.028 OPS)

2010: 2B Neall Isaacson, BOS, (605 AB, .345 AVG, 48 HR, 122 RBI, 141 R, 209 H, 1.068 OPS)

2011: LF Abel Ortiz, DEN, (578 AB, .358 AVG, 44 HR, 129 RBI, 135 R, 207 H, 1.101 OPS)

2012: 3B Shiro Suzuki, PHO, (638 AB, .359 AVG, 27 HR, 111 RBI, 99 R, 229 H, .979 OPS)

 

East-West Rocket Wrist Award Winners

2003: Andre Rodrigues, PHO, (Record: 18-9, 2.80 ERA, 263.1IP, 140 Ks, 85 BB)

2004: Phillip Mcgee, LV, (Record: 20-9, 2.61 ERA, 266IP, 271 Ks, 57 BB)

2005: Phillip Mcgee, LV, (Record: 20-6, 2.60 ERA, 280IP, 298 Ks, 48 BB)

2006: Ben Eastin, BAL, (Record: 24-7, 2.73 ERA, 290IP, 255 Ks, 64 BB)

2007: Ben Eastin, BAL, (Record: 20-8, 2.20 ERA, 258IP, 211 Ks, 47 BB)

2008: Ben Eastin, BAL, (Record: 22-6, 2.65 ERA, 282IP, 215 Ks, 56 BB)

2009: Claudio Galaviz, SEA, (Record: 15-3, 1.53 ERA, 165IP, 142 Ks, 32 BB)

2010: Claudio Galaviz, SEA, (Record: 21-2, 2.35 ERA, 214.1IP, 212 Ks, 65 BB)

2011: Jose Paniagua, LV, (Record: 22-7, 4.52 ERA, 253IP, 148 Ks, 85 BB)

2012: Georgie Stanback, BOS, (Record: 25-6, 2.18 ERA, 273IP, 165 Ks, 48 BB)

 

East-West Fresh Fish Award Winners

2003: C John Duran, BOS, (567 AB, .295 AVG, 22 HR, 84 RBI, 97 R, 167 H, .812 OPS)

2004: Cyrus Seemann, BOS, (Record: 11-16, 5.42 ERA, 225.2 IP, 139 Ks, 123 BB)

2005: 2B Brett Smith, LV, (508 AB, .299 AVG, 11 HR, 51 RBI, 67 R, 152 H, .782 OPS)

2006: 2B Steven Boyster, PHO, (527 AB, .268 AVG, 15 HR, 63 RBI, 74 R, 141 H, .721 OPS)

2007: 3B Jose Loera, SEA, (493 AB, .280 AVG, 9 HR, 74 RBI, 62 R, 138 H, .703 OPS)

2008: Enoch Mylchreest, LV, (Record: 15-3, 3.60 ERA, 217.2 IP, 170 Ks, 35 BB)

2009: 2B Cristian Vasquez, PHI, (454 AB, .253 AVG, 27 HR, 70 RBI, 78 R, 115 H, .820 OPS)

2010: Miguel Moldonado, LV, (Record: 17-4, 3.03 ERA, 193.1 IP, 151 Ks, 31 BB)

2011: NO WINNER

2012: 1B Emanuel Alfaro, LA, (569 AB, .258 AVG, 13 HR, 76 RBI, 67 R, 147 H, .700 OPS)

 

North-South Big Stick Award Winners

2003: 1B Randall Merz, CHI, (601 AB, .364 AVG, 62 HR, 156 RBI, 121 R, 219 H, 1.175 OPS)

2004: LF Zachariah Orlowski, HOU, (569 AB, .341 AVG, 44 HR, 150 RBI, 113 R, 194 H, 1.048 OPS)

2005: CF Herbert Huber, JAC, (558 AB, .328 AVG, 47 HR, 148 RBI, 132 R, 183 H, 1.112 OPS)

2006: LF Zachariah Orlowski, HOU, (569 AB, .332 AVG, 41 HR, 134 RBI, 103 R, 189 H, 1.038 OPS)

2007: 1B RJ Frost, VAN, (596 AB, .329 AVG, 33 HR, 139 RBI, 110 R, 196 H, .986 OPS)

2008: 1B Carlos DeSantis, ATL, (603 AB, .327 AVG, 33 HR, 105 RBI, 135 R, 197 H, .976 OPS)

2009: 1B Carlos DeSantis, ATL, (593 AB, .342 AVG, 50 HR, 142 RBI, 132 R, 203 H, 1.091 OPS)

2010: 1B Carlos DeSantis, ATL, (488 AB, .381 AVG, 39 HR, 140 RBI, 99 R, 186 H, 1.131 OPS)

2011: 1B Carlos DeSantis, ATL, (611 AB, .393 AVG, 37 HR, 143 RBI, 144 R, 240 H, 1.119 OPS)

2012: 1B Carlos DeSantis, ATL, (604 AB, .361 AVG, 43 HR, 149 RBI, 140 R, 218 H, 1.087 OPS)

 

North-South Rocket Wrist Award Winners

2003: Leonard Gioia, MEM, (Record: 19-8, 2.98 ERA, 238.1IP, 139 Ks, 67 BB)

2004: David Clyne, HOU, (Record: 20-8, 3.96 ERA, 240.2IP, 142 Ks, 66 BB)

2005: Tito Aquino, VAN, (Record: 20-9, 3.07 ERA, 266.2IP, 181 Ks, 96 BB)

2006: Ralph Mitchell, MEM, (Record: 22-8, 3.35 ERA, 268.1IP, 207 Ks, 78 BB)

2007: Joseph Rector, CHA, (Record: 21-7, 2.72 ERA, 228IP, 152 Ks, 83 BB)

2008: Joey Salvador, JAC, (Record: 20-6, 2.85 ERA, 240.1IP, 187 Ks, 38 BB)

2009: George Alongi, JAC, (Record: 16-8, 2.67 ERA, 233IP, 237 Ks, 42 BB)

2010: Felix Rodas, COL, (Record: 19-9, 2.95 ERA, 225.2IP, 203 Ks, 48 BB)

2011: Eric LeBeau, ATL, (Record: 22-8, 3.05 ERA, 277.2IP, 177 Ks, 74 BB)

2012: Claudio Galaviz, MEM, (Record: 25-4, 2.10 ERA, 248.1IP, 193 Ks, 34 BB)

 

North-South Fresh Fish Award Winners

2003: 1B Merlin Mcknight, DET, (501 AB, .295 AVG, 17 HR, 74 RBI, 79 R, 148 Hits, .854 OPS)

2004: 1B RJ Frost, VAN, (576 AB, .323 AVG, 20 HR, 101 RBI, 96 R, 186 Hits, .884 OPS)

2005: 1B Shimetarou Naoki, VAN, (426 AB, .284 AVG, 22 HR, 82 RBI, 50 R, 121 Hits, .821 OPS)

2006: 2B David Hunter, IND, (610 AB, .277 AVG, 23 HR, 115 RBI, 104 R, 169 Hits, .799 OPS)

2007: 3B Edward James, MEM, (535 AB, .292 AVG, 16 HR, 81 RBI, 78 R, 156 Hits, .830 OPS)

2008: LF Robert Henderson, COL, (599 AB, .336 AVG, 20 HR, 85 RBI, 107 R, 201 Hits, .885 OPS)

2009: LF John Scherfenberg, COL, (582 AB, .275 AVG, 27 HR, 78 RBI, 124 R, 160 Hits, .845 OPS)

2010: 1B Everette Orr, CHA, (524 AB, .269 AVG, 22 HR, 93 RBI, 89 R, 141 Hits, .848 OPS)

2011: NO WINNER

2012: SS Joseph Corbin, CHA, (593 AB, .280 AVG, 18 HR, 84 RBI, 95 R, 166 Hits, .824 OPS)

 

Carlos DeSantis

Shiro Suzuki

John Duran

Ben Dover

Giant Gonzales

RJ Frost

Winston Ghandi

Markus Cirillo

Alex Zenon

Eric LeBeau

Logan Caldwell

David Hunter

Marvin Jenkins

Rolf Dreikugeln

Edward James

Peter Kostka

Robert Henderson

Charlie Matthews

Patrick Hannon

Joseph Corbin

[Angel_Grace_Blue 0]

With some improvements to the pitching point system, Tiny Gonzales could be a very successful middle reliever or closer, but going to the infield or the outfield is almost a sure bet for having a superstar, or damn close to it, anyway.

If I were to use Tiny Gonzales, he'd be, as expected, the exact opposite of Giant. Like, little velocity, just a bunch of slow-moving pitches that have more movement than a roller coaster or something.

 

Lots of interesting stuff regarding championships and stuff. Like how no North division team won a title. The South be holding down the North and stuff.

 

It seems like the Tea Baggers are almost like the Marlins. When they make the playoffs, they win the title, but the next few seasons are a slump, so this should guarantee that Boston will not become the third team to repeat as champions.

 

Uh, perhaps I'll notice more things later, that have little to no interest concerning them. Or something.

[Guest Smell the ratings!!!]

my next guy is gonna be a knuckler. MUHAHA

[Lightning Flik 0]

I'm just happy my guy finally had the good season he needed. Now hopefully, he'll end up on a good team.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

my next guy is gonna be a knuckler. MUHAHA

Marvin Jenkins is a Knuckleballer.

 

Speaking of Marvin: 23-8, 3.31 ERA and 154 K's should be enough to get him out of Las Vegas.

[Guest Evolution]

http://www.eccentrix.com/members/evo2k/tsmrecordbook.htm

 

New records:

 

RBI

K (Batters)

Wins

ERA

R/9

Quality Starts

 

Check the link above to find out who set what records this season.

[Guest Evolution]

Free Agency:

 

After the first day, Las Vegas, New York, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Charlotte had all made offers for Edward James, but the favorite offer came from none other than the Columbus Pride, already home to TSM players Peter Kostka and Robert Henderson.

 

New York upped the ante after the second day, as New Jersey threw in a bid of their own.

 

Third day: Las Vegas pulls up their offer, and the Jokers get James' ear.

 

Meanwhile, teams are debating what to do with The Berserker and Marvin Jenkins, 20-game winner, and the only 20-game winner on the free agent market.

 

Finally, on day 5 of the free agency period, Edward James agreed to join the Las Vegas Jokers, getting a three year contract deal worth 8,746,500 per year, almost double his salary with Memphis.

 

Jenkins and Rolf remain untouched, until day 11 when New York finally stepped forward, giving Jenkins an offer. Dreikugeln remained unnoticed by the teams, however.

 

The very next day, four teams stepped forward for Rolf, including Vancouver, Boston, Denver, and Indy. The Vasectomy presented the best offer for Rolf.

 

Day 14: Boston becomes Rolf's favorite offer, Jenkins still only has an offer from New York on the table and no other team.

 

And on Day 15: Rolf said let there be Tea Bagging. Signing with Boston for 4 years at 4.5+ mill per year, once again doubling his salary that he had with the Hanoi Janes, and also moving to the defending champions.

 

Day 16: P Marvin Jenkins, 8,222,200 per year, for 4 years. Jenkins is off to the New York Bums, the first TSM player to be on that team. A $4.3 million increase in per year salary is quite significant for Mr. Jenkins.

 

Now to the amateur draft...

[Guest Evolution]

Amateur Draft:

 

Round 1: Ann Onita goes as the 8th overall pick in the draft, selected by the Seattle Frasiers, where she will join R.J. Frost and David Hunter.

 

Round 2: The Vancouver Vasectomy will have their third TSM player as Mike Van Siclen was drafted as the 23rd overall pick. R.J. Frost and Charlie Matthews formerly played for Vancouver.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

Day 16:  P Marvin Jenkins, 8,222,200 per year, for 4 years.  Jenkins is off to the New York Bums, the first TSM player to be on that team.  A $4.3 million increase in per year salary is quite significant for Mr. Jenkins.

Marvin is outta Las Vegas! YES!

 

*cues up Sheryl Crow's Leaving Las Vegas*

 

 

Pic to use for Marvin's profile if thats possible..

[Lightning Flik 0]

Aw you are kidding me... I went to Las Vegas?

 

I'm highly disappointed with my player... But I did say for him to increase his cash flow, and so he did. But LVJ? They haven't won their conference since 2006. What am I supposed to do there? Give'em the muscle to do so? I doubt it, since I'm the guy who gives the support.

 

It's going to be a long four years... Unless I retire. Still, a long four years either way.

[Guest Evolution]

The Jokers need the offense that you showed off in 2012 leading up to your unfortunate injury in the final moments of the season. If you can keep up your offensive performance, you will be essential to the Jokers' team, which is going to be hurting for awhile, but can easily bounce back in the West, which has never been much of a strong division.

 

With Jenkins going to the Bums, the only teams untouched by a TSM player are now Denver, New Jersey, Baltimore, and Chicago.

 

2013 is shaping up to be quite the interesting season, especially with the addition of the first female (and openly gay) player in Ann Onita suiting up with the Frasiers.

[Lightning Flik 0]

Oh I don't doubt I'm going to be a great assest. Problem is, I think that 2012 was the "career year' and hence, it'll be back to my previous numbers (which weren't shabby, but not enough to be like "godly").

 

Hopefully, everything works out. And good luck to you Ann, in your first season with the SBFL. Here's hoping you do well.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

Whoo, Seattle looks like it could have a very solid season. Annie can give us a capable starter while Frosty the Snowman and Yours Truly can carry the offense.

[AnnieEclectic 0]

Seattle = huge lesbian community. Perfect!

 

I expect lots of sports groupies to hound me if we do well in my first year!

 

-Annie

[MrRant 0]

There are a lot of ugly lesbians out here though wearing flannel and such.

 

Some good looking bisexuals though.

[Angel_Grace_Blue 0]

Slowly but surely, Atlanta is getting rid of its dead weight. Wait, we lost Hunter last year and we finished third. So we're getting rid of precious load-bearing weight? What we need is the oldest manager ever. I say someone dig up Strom Thurmond's body and zombify him so he can lead us to a title.

 

Kind of interesting that Annie went to Seattle, where Gonzales was drafted (Oh no, she's going to be following me!). I doubt she'll put up the horrible numbers Gonzales had up there, though.

 

Finally, to add realism to the game, the Vasectomy should relocate to Havana for part of the season. That's all, for the moment.

[Lightning Flik 0]

Slowly but surely, Atlanta is getting rid of its dead weight.  Wait, we lost Hunter last year and we finished third.  So we're getting rid of precious load-bearing weight?  What we need is the oldest manager ever.  I say someone dig up Strom Thurmond's body and zombify him so he can lead us to a title.

WTF? I'm dead weight?

 

I carried your damn offense last year buddy.

 

I'm now glad I left with a comment like that.

 

The above post has been brought to you by Sarcasm and this poster.

[Guest Evolution]

Actually, that was referring to Rolf, I do believe. Who isn't dead weight. Considering Gonzales and James were on different teams, I don't think you're dead weight.

 

EDIT: And I must demand that Mr. Rant sign up since he just made a random comment in this thread.

 

Everyone loves teh fake baseball~ OMG FAUX BASEBALL 2004 LMMFAO

[AnnieEclectic 0]

Actually, that was referring to Rolf, I do believe. Who isn't dead weight. Considering Gonzales and James were on different teams, I don't think you're dead weight.

 

EDIT: And I must demand that Mr. Rant sign up since he just made a random comment in this thread.

 

Everyone loves teh fake baseball~ OMG FAUX BASEBALL 2004 LMMFAO

I'm guessing Mr. Rant randomly searches google for "Seattle" and "Lesbians" and found this thread

 

-Annie

 

p.s. Harley, how the hell are you? Ever think of coming back to the SWF?

[Lightning Flik 0]

Actually, that was referring to Rolf, I do believe. Who isn't dead weight. Considering Gonzales and James were on different teams, I don't think you're dead weight.

 

EDIT: And I must demand that Mr. Rant sign up since he just made a random comment in this thread.

 

Everyone loves teh fake baseball~ OMG FAUX BASEBALL 2004 LMMFAO

Ahem... If I remember correctly, I was on Atlanta last year. Hence my joking reply.

[the pinjockey 0]

If by Atlanta, you mean Memphis, then yes you were on Atlanta.

[Lightning Flik 0]

If by Atlanta, you mean Memphis, then yes you were on Atlanta.

Bite me...

 

I'm still not feeling well and I had to get the voting done up for my

 

 

 

[WARNING: SHAMELESS PLUG ALERT]

 

 

 

 

 

 

RPG Tourneys of Good and Evil. Round three for both of them is now underway, so I'm happy about that.

[Guest Evolution]

Opening Day

SFBL 2013

 

Phoenix Ashes vs. Las Vegas Jokers

 

Shiro Suzuki and Edward James both stepped to the plate against each other to kick off the new year. With James on a new team, it was time to see if he had adjusted.

 

The adjustment is in progress. Phoenix finished with 7 runs and Nathan Thrush and the Phoenix bullpen were barely able to stop the Jokers, giving up five runs in the bottom of the 9th before finally shutting down the Jokers for a 7-5 victory.

 

Thrush had three-hit the Jokers leading up to that ugly ninth inning, so he earned the Player of the Game Award. Edward James was left hitless, going 0-for-3 and being walked once.

 

Meanwhile, Suzuki got off to a good start, going 1-for-4 with a double and 2 RBI. George Kennedy's 2 triples in the game got him in prime position for scoring, definitely benefiting the Ashes as they win on opening day.

 

New York Bums vs. Boston Tea Baggers

 

Speaking of adjusting, Marvin Jenkins was going to be tested right out of the gate against the defending SFBL Champions, with Rolf waiting in the bullpen as the designated closer for the team.

 

Jenkins gave it his all against the Bums, but was overpowered. However, he wasn't credited with the loss. After pitching six innings and surrendering five earned runs on eight hits with six walks, reliever Juan Martinez let a run cross the plate in a tie with Boston, as Jenkins was left with a no-decision on opening day.

 

Tim Neal didn't do all that much better, lasting longer and only giving up four earned runs as Rolf Dreikugeln pitched a perfect 9th for his first save of the season.

 

Seattle Frasiers vs. Los Angeles Glory Holes

 

David Guzman shut down David Hunter and R.J. Frost in their 2013 debut with the Frasiers, the duo combining for only one hit (by Frost) in 8 at-bats. Fortunately, Frost crossed the plate and drove in a run with that hit. However, the Glory Holes beat the Frasiers down easily, 9-2.

 

Columbus Pride vs. Detroit Motor Vehicles

 

Robert Henderson's two homeruns propelled the Pride to a 7-2 opening day victory on the road against Detroit. Henderson drove in 4 runs, earning player of the game. Peter Kostka pitched 3 1/3 innings, only giving up one hit while walking one and striking out two, holding the lead established by ace Felix Rodas.

 

Logan Caldwell went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.

 

Jacksonville Jackoffs vs. Houston Horny Toads

 

Eugene Widrick hit two doubles and went 3-for-4 with one run scored and one run driven in, but Houston still scored a major upset over the North-South Conference Champions, a 7-4 victory. Patrick Hannon was walked once and went 1-for-4. Winston Ghandi went 1-for-5, scoring once.

 

Atlanta Hanoi Janes vs. Vancouver Vasectomy

 

Eric LeBeau looked strong in his Opening Day pitching performance, pitching 7 2/3 innings with 4 hits allowed and 2 earned runs allowed. The bullpen held up--barely, as Phil Hanson had to face 5 batters to get three outs in the bottom of the 9th and hang on for a 3-2 victory. Carlos DeSantis hits his first homerun of the season in his second at-bat of the season, driving in one run--himself--and collecting no other hits while being walked once. Mike Van Siclen, in the leadoff position, went 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

OOTP 6 fucking rules, I'm assuming you've transferred the league over right Evo?

[Guest Evolution]

*buzzer*

 

Wrong.

 

I'm not touching OOTP6 until I hear more about it, and until I hear more about the way league conversions from v5 to v6 are handled.

 

I don't even have the game, and don't intend to buy it for some time unless reviews are rave for it and it won't be a bitch to transfer over (there aren't enough new features to warrant starting over).

[Lightning Flik 0]

And apparently a lot of us didn't like to hit on Opening Day. Yeesh a lot of people couldn't hit and couldn't pitch.

 

Just a very unusual start for us all.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

*buzzer*

 

Wrong.

 

I'm not touching OOTP6 until I hear more about it, and until I hear more about the way league conversions from v5 to v6 are handled.

 

I don't even have the game, and don't intend to buy it for some time unless reviews are rave for it and it won't be a bitch to transfer over (there aren't enough new features to warrant starting over).

Transferring OOTP 5 files to OOTP 6 is pretty much a cinch, I've done it with two leagues(one from 1901-1945 and the other a 2004 Red Sox league) and both have gone through perfectly, no problems on my end. You basically just find the folder of your league and click OK and it transfers to OOTP 6(everything in that folder tranfers over.) You can also keep the ratings 1-10 if you transfer although I like making everything 1-100 to see how "mis-leading" the ratings are in OOTP 5 compared to OOTP 6(Ex: Johnny Damon had a B range at CF but in OOTP 6 is an 80 range at CF, etc.)

[Guest Evolution]

SFBL

April 2013

 

Awards/SFBL Players In The News:

 

Detroit's Caldwell wins Player of the Week Award

 

Logan Caldwell wins his 5th Player of the Week award. North-South pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Caldwell helped his team with an average of .448 and 8 RBI in 29 at bats. He got at least one hit in each game this week and is on a 14 game hitting streak right now.

 

DeSantis wins Player of the Week Award

 

The North-South Player of the Week Award goes to Carlos DeSantis, Atlanta's starting first baseman. In 27 at bats he hit .519 with 3 HR and 11 RBI. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 10 game hitting streak right now. Carlos is hitting .380 this year, with 35 hits in 92 at bats. He has driven in 27 runs, slugging .739. He's 1st in the North-South in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI!

 

Atlanta's DeSantis named Batter of the Month

 

Carlos DeSantis of Atlanta wins his 8th for putting up the best numbers in the North-South. Carlos was on fire, hitting .368 with 9 homeruns and 28 RBI.

 

East-West Standings

 

East

 

Team W L PCT GB

New York 16 9 .640 -

Baltimore 14 11 .560 2.0

Boston 14 11 .560 2.0

Philadelphia 13 12 .520 3.0

New Jersey 8 17 .320 8.0

 

West

 

Team W L PCT GB

Seattle 15 10 .600 -

Phoenix 14 11 .560 1.0

Las Vegas 13 12 .520 2.0

Los Angeles 10 15 .400 5.0

Denver 8 17 .320 7.0

 

North-South Standings

 

North

 

Team W L PCT GB

Columbus 17 8 .680 -

Indianapolis 13 12 .520 4.0

Chicago 12 13 .480 5.0

Vancouver 12 13 .480 5.0

Detroit 10 15 .400 7.0

 

South

 

Team W L PCT GB

Atlanta 13 12 .520 -

Houston 13 12 .520 -

Memphis 13 12 .520 -

Charlotte 11 14 .440 2.0

Jacksonville 11 14 .440 2.0

 

Injuries:

 

Friday 4/27/2013 :

 

LA: Ben Dover was injured while pitching.

Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.

He is definitely out for the season!

 

Saturday 4/28/2013 :

 

JAC: Winston Ghandi was injured while running the bases.

Diagnosis: Bruised Ankle.

He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.

 

Monday 4/30/2013 :

 

COL: Robert Henderson was injured while making a catch.

Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.

He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.

 

TSM Rankings:

 

Batters - This Month:

 

1) Carlos DeSantis (.368, 9 HR, 28 RBI)

2) Robert Henderson (.373, 8 HR, 24 RBI)

3) Edward James (.351, 6 HR, 17 RBI)

4) Logan Caldwell (.353, 7 HR, 19 RBI)

5) Shiro Suzuki (.323, 7 HR, 25 RBI)

6) Patrick Hannon (.363, 6 HR, 25 RBI)

7) R.J. Frost (.310, 7 HR, 24 RBI)

8) Mike Van Siclen (.310, 3 HR, 14 RBI)

9) Winston Ghandi (.270, 5 HR, 17 RBI)

10) Charlie Matthews (.286, 4 HR, 13 RBI)

11) David Hunter (.252, 1 HR, 11 RBI)

12) Joseph Corbin (.221, 2 HR, 12 RBI)

13) John Duran (.288, 1 HR, 6 RBI)

 

Starting Pitchers:

1) Ann Onita (3.41)

2) Eric LeBeau (3.55)

3) Marvin Jenkins (5.07)

4) Giant Gonzales (4.11)

5) Ben Dover (6.15)

 

Relievers:

1) The Berzerker (0.87)

2) Peter Kostka (0.89)

 

Notes: Ann Onita makes an immediate impression in the SFBL by pitching two solid starts in the first month of the season, shutting out the New York Bums for 8 2/3 innings and getting a solid 6 2/3 innings in her first start against the New Jersey Clerks. The real test for Annie will be against the West Division, however, where wins on the mound will be crucial to her team's current first place standing.

 

Mike Van Siclen also impressed many in the first month of action, making him a solid candidate for Rookie of the Year. Patrick Hannon seems on his way to a breakout year if the numbers from April are any clue, while David Hunter is looking more and more like a washout after all. DeSantis rules, of course.

 

Oh, and Rest In Peace, Ben Dover, as bone chips in your shoulder have taken you out of the season and it's doubtful you'll ever pitch very well again, if you ever get the chance to pitch again at all.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

*hates his slow start* Jeez, going from a solid contributor to a flameout in the span of 2 seasons

[Lightning Flik 0]

3) Edward James (.351, 6 HR, 17 RBI)

 

Son of a bitch. I'm actually doing good. Go me.