philliesphan18 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Talk about major roster overhaul! AND you still kept Miggy! I would've traded him away for a least a little sense of reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Talk about major roster overhaul! AND you still kept Miggy! I would've traded him away for a least a little sense of reality. I am going to trade him away don't worry. I just traded Miggy for Ceaser Izturis (a minor downgrade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sweet. - And in my previous post I wasn't trying to grumble or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES DOWN YANKEES 7-2 BEHIND NEW AQUISITIONS[/align] NEW YORK - The major roster overhaul seemed to work for the Orioles (4-1) in their first game with the new players. Manny Ramirez and Frank Thomas each hit home runs as the Orioles defeated New York 7-2. Pat Jacobsen (1-0), in his first start for Baltimore went seven innings, scattering five hits while striking out five. "It's nice to get that kind of run support," Jacobsen said. "Getting that first win helps me find my groove. Near the end of the game I was getting a little tired, but nothing a few starts won't fix." Darrell Rasner (0-1) was on the losing end for the Yankees (2-3), giving up five earned runs on 10 hits. [align=center] Manny being Manny hitting a Manny sized home run[/align] [align=center] Proctor can only watch as Thomas rounds the bases[/align] Box Score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]POWER COMES ON AS O'S DOWN YANKS 8-1[/align] NEW YORK - Baltimore connected for three home runs against the Yankees last night. Chris Gomez hit his first of the year, and the usual suspects of Manny Ramirez and Frank Thomas added one each. "A change of scenery is nice," Thomas said. "I feel fresh and I am hitting the ball well. Only 11 to go for 500 so we can see how soon I can get it." Erik Bedard atoned for his loss on opening day, going 6 1/3 innings, giving up one run while striking out six. Barry Bonds went homerless for the sixth straight game, but collected two singles and two runs. Lance Reid extended his hitting streak to six games. [align=center] Abreu can only try for Thomas' long ball[/align] [align=center] Wang watches Ramirez's home run leave the yard[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] THE QUESTS FOR GREATNESS RIED - 1 for 4 (118 To Go) THOMAS - HR (489/11 To Go) RAMIREZ - HR (472/28 To Go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 some might not like it, but i love the new lineup. fans better bring their gloves to the yard in baltimore this season :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 some might not like it, but i love the new lineup. fans better bring their gloves to the yard in baltimore this season They should, all I am saying is bombs away if I get into a groove. I still haven't hit one with Bonds so I am kinda angry, but it will come. I am still working on balancing the right sliders to make a realistic game. I have the old pitch cursor cause I hated the new one, so I need to make that a lot smaller and I have. My pitcher fatigue is set way up and so it CPU contact and power. We'll see how it turns out. I need to learn GIMP or Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro290190 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i was only joking about the 500 hr but now that you did it it has made me want to watch even more . Nice job so far :wtg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Isn't Craig Biggio approaching a milestone too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Isn't Craig Biggio approaching a milestone too? 3,000 hits. I don't know where to put him once Roberts comes back or I could deal Roberts for Biggio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES TAME TIGERS IN EXTRA INNINGS[/align] BALTIMORE - In the home opener for the Orioles, the Tigers took them to the limit. Late inning heroics propelled Baltimore to the win in the 11th inning. Detroit went up early in the third off of a Curtis Granderson RBI single. The Orioles responded in the next frame, as Manny Ramirez hit his fourth home run of the year. "It seems to be clicking," Ramirez said after the game. "I am just locking in and sending them into the seats." Gary Sheffield homered in the top of the sixth inning, putting the Tigers up 3-1. After the home run, Kris Benson was relieved for Sendy Rleal, who continued his marvelous mop-up duties. Baltimore tied it in the seventh when Ramon Hernandez stroked an RBI single, and Lance Reid made up for his three strikeouts in the game with an RBI single of his own. The game went into the bottom of the eleventh, when Chris Gomez roped an RBI single off of Joel Zumaya to plate Jim Thome for the 4-3 win. [align=center] Ramirez's fourth home run[/align] [align=center] Sheffield's near dagger[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH[/align] [align=center]Reid - 1 for 5, 1B, 3 Ks (117 To Go) Ramirez - 3 for 5, HR (473, 27 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]TIGERS DOWN ORIOLES 8-5 BEHIND THREE HOME RUNS [/align] BALTIMORE - It was just one of those days for Daniel Cabrera. The Detroit Tigers had their way with the young fireballer, smacking 13 hits and 4 runs. In the top of the first, Carlos Guillen crushed one to dead center over the head of Corey Patterson for the 1-0 lead. Magglio Ordonez homered in the next frame, putting the Tigers up 2-0. Down 4-0 going into the sixth, the Orioles showed life. Ceaser Izturis ripped a two RBI triple and later scored on a Manny Ramirez sacrafice fly. But the Tigers put the game away in the eigth, when Brandon Inge hit his third home run of the year. Lance Reid's hit streak ended at six games. [align=center] Patterson can't reach Guillen's home run[/align] [align=center] Izturis slides into third with his triple[/align] [align=center] Box Score[/align] ***THE LAST GAME AGAINST THE TIGERS WAS RAINED OUT*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES TAKE FRUSTRATIONS OUT ON ROYALS 8-2[/align] BALTIMORE - The Orioles pounded Kansas City last night 8-2 behind Jaret Wright's no-hit bid and timely hitting. Baltimore (7-2) was propelled by Wright (2-0), who took a perfect game into the sixth inning, when John Buck homered with two outs. "I thought I made a great pitch," Wright said. "I guess a high and away change-up gets demolished every so often." Wright pitched a great game for the Orioles, going 8 1/3 innings, scattering 4 hits, while giving up 2 runs. Lance Reid got back on the hit parade, collecting a hit to bring him within 116 of 3,000. Jim Thome hit his third home run of the year in the eigth. [align=center] Thome launches his 475th career home run[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE TRACKER[/align] [align=center]REID - 1 for 5, (116 To Go) THOME - HR (475, 25 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES WITHSTAND LATE ROYALS RALLY, WIN 6-4[/align] BALTIMORE - Up by six runs going into the ninth inning, the Orioles look poised to garner another shut-out. Four runs later, the Orioles were clinging to a 6-4 lead with Chris Ray struggling to hold more runs from crossing the plate. But Ray got both Shealy and Emil Brown to fly out. Baltimore took the lead primarily in part to four home runs. Barry Bonds connected on his first of the year, sending one 448 feet away, nearly hitting the warehouse. "It's nice to finally get one on the board," Bonds said. "Hopefully I can get a couple more to catch up to Hank." Manny Ramirez launched his fifth of the year, and Frank Thomas put two out of his own. Pat Jacobsen picked up his second win of the year by going 6 1/3 innings, scattering four hits, and striking out four. [align=center] John Buck turns while Bonds trots around the bases[/align] [align=center] Thomas watches his second home run leave the yard[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH[/align] [align=center]REID - 1 for 4, (115 To Go) BONDS - 2 for 4, HR (21 To Go) RAMIREZ - 1 for 4, HR (26 To Go) THOMAS - 2 for 4, 2 HR (9 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Are you planning on trading the players away after they have reached the milestone and maybe acquire new players that are pretty close to a milestone themselves. That would be pretty neat thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Are you planning on trading the players away after they have reached the milestone and maybe acquire new players that are pretty close to a milestone themselves. That would be pretty neat thing. I think that is a good idea, and I might use it. All I know of milestone wise is Craig Biggio and Tom Glavine. Biggio might have the record by the time I get him, so I am not sure. I could trade Brian Roberts for Biggio. But I will not have Glavine on my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Here are some milestones that are attainable. - Biggio - 70 hits required for 3000 - Sosa - 12 HR away from 600 - Ken GriffeyJr. - 37 HR away from 600 - Manny - needs 3 GS to tie Lou Gehrig for all-time - Pedro needs 2 SO for 3000 (which should have already been over) - Glavine 10 wins away from 300 (but you said you won't trade for him) - Roger Clemens - 16 wins needed for most career wins post 1920s. - Hoffman - 18 saves needed for 500 - Randy Johnson - 20 wins for 300 (which maybe attainable considering the lineup you are boasting right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Mariano is closing in on the save record, though he won't get it until Hoffman retires. Plus he could get to 450 this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Here are some milestones that are attainable. - Biggio - 70 hits required for 3000 - Sosa - 12 HR away from 600 - Ken GriffeyJr. - 37 HR away from 600 - Manny - needs 3 GS to tie Lou Gehrig for all-time - Pedro needs 2 SO for 3000 (which should have already been over) - Glavine 10 wins away from 300 (but you said you won't trade for him) - Roger Clemens - 16 wins needed for most career wins post 1920s. - Hoffman - 18 saves needed for 500 - Randy Johnson - 20 wins for 300 (which maybe attainable considering the lineup you are boasting right now) My team would just be stacked if I made all these trades, and I do not think I can hit all these home runs while trying to keep the game as realistic as possible. But maybe after I reach milestones and trade players away, these players you talk about will be closer to those spots so it is easier for me to get. Very interesting idea Red Sox. Thanks for following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Mariano is closing in on the save record, though he won't get it until Hoffman retires. Plus he could get to 450 this year. 37 or so saves, it could happen, I don't know...I want my pitching to not be that great while my hitting is what I am going for the records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]MOM, GET THE UMBRELLAS, THE ORIOLES ARE HITTING AGAIN[/align] BALTIMORE - The potency of the Orioles line-up is a scary thought. Odalis Perez and Brandon Duckworth got to see exactly why. Baltimore hit 8 home runs on the night, as they pounded the Royals 13-2. Jim Thome, Barry Bonds, and Lance Reid each had two. "It's nice to get those home runs," Reid said. "I was getting tired of those singles." Perez shared different thoughts after the game. "They bent me over and violated me today," Perez said. "They hit everything. I am surprised I didn't see the kitchen sink come flying at me." Manny Ramirez and Melvin Mora also had home runs. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Bonds, Ramirez, and Thome went back-to-back-to-back. Fans should be warned when they come to see the Orioles. Bring your shields. Craig Biggio brought his when he was traded before the game to the Orioles for Brian Roberts. [align=center] Lance Reid circles the bases for the first time[/align] [align=center] I'm Not Cocky, I'm Confident. Bonds watches his home run[/align] [align=center] The Royals kept looking up today[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH[/align] [align=center]REID - 3 for 4, 2 HRs, (112 To Go) BONDS - 3 for 5, 2 HRs, (19 To Go) THOME - 2 for 2, 2 HRs, (23 To Go) RAMIREZ - 1 for 5, HR, (25 To Go) BIGGIO - 2 for 5, (59 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES EEK OUT WIN VERSUS ROYALS[/align] BALTIMORE - The Orioles just can't seem to put the Royals away when it is needed most. Up 6-3 going into the seventh, the Royals showed some life. Emil Brown hit a home run and John Buck doubled and later scored on a David DeJesus single. The Orioles went up early on a Manny Ramirez double and a Jim Thome single. Craig Biggio homered in the next inning to score himself and Lance Reid who reached on an error. Reid and Melvin Mora went back-to-back in the sixth, but then the Royals went on their run. Frank Thomas slugged a long ball in the eigth to put the Orioles ahead by the final score of 7-6. [align=center] Biggio goes deep[/align] [align=center] Lance Reid hits his third of the year[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH[/align] [align=center]REID - 1 for 4, HR, (111 To Go) BIGGIO - 3 for 4, HR, (56 To Go) THOMAS - 2 for 4, HR. (8 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]DEVIL RAYS OVER-POWER ORIOLES[/align] TAMPA BAY - For the second straight start, Daniel Cabrera struggled, giving up five runs. "We were horrible today," Barry Bonds said after the game. "We need to get it back on track." [align=center]Box Score [/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH[/align] [align=center]THOME - 2 for 5, HR, (22 To Go) REID - 1 for 4, (110 To Go) BIGGIO - 2 for 4, (54 To Go) RAMIREZ - 3 for 5, HR, (24 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]ORIOLES TAKE SECOND GAME VERSUS DEVIL RAYS[/align] TAMPA BAY - Baltimore used long balls from Melvin Mora and Jim Thome to pace the team to a 2-1 win. Thome batted second in the second inning and lifted James Shields' (0-1) fastball to dead center for his seventh home run of the season. Jaret Wright was spectacular throughout the game, only allowing one run to score on a Delmon Young sacrafice fly. "Things are feeling good," Wright said. "I just needed to get some rust out of the way and you'll see how well I can pitch." Once again the second batter of an inning came up big for the Orioles when Mora stepped to the plate in the eigth, and crushed a fastball over the left field wall. [align=center][/align] [align=center]Mora leaves the box on his home run trot[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Patterson saves the game by gunning out Ty Wiggington[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE WATCH REID - 1 for 3, (104 To Go) THOME - 1 for 4, HR, (21 To Go) BIGGIO - 1 for 3, (53 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrunner4623 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 [align=center][/align] [align=center]RESILIENT RAYS DOWN O'S 4-3[/align] TAMPA BAY - The Orioles tried all they could against the Devil Rays. Manny Ramirez tried to power the Orioles to a victory, but Baltimore fell short 4-3. The Orioles (11-4) got to Kazmir early, when in the second, Ramirez and Ramon Hernandez went back to back for the early 2-0 lead. Pat Jacobsen, who did not earn a decision, pitched a good game for Baltimore, going seven innings, allowing three runs, two earned, while striking out two. The Rays tied it in the sixth, and then Sandy Rleal came in on the eigth. After a scoreless eigth, Rleal left a pitch out in the strike zone as Dioner Navarro crushed it for the walk-off home run. [align=center][/align] [align=center]Manny goes deep[/align] [align=center]Box Score[/align] [align=center]MILESTONE TRACKER REID - 0 for 4 RAMIREZ - 1 for 4, HR, (22 To Go) JACOBSEN - 0 W, 2 K (139 To Go)[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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