JP_Frost Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 this looks very nice. I like the history tidbit. I was thinking about making a Scott Elbert cyberface, would you be interested in one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro290190 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 sweet dynasty man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 this looks very nice. I like the history tidbit. I was thinking about making a Scott Elbert cyberface, would you be interested in one? Thanks JP. I like the historical aspect of baseball and wanted to incorporate that into my dynasty. When I post my games on here I probably spend more time reading the history on particular days than I do posting the game recaps. As for the Elbert face, I would love to see what you could come up with (Maybe even Kershaw, though I don't want to push it ) sweet dynasty man Thanks ro. Glad you're enjoying it. But I gotta say, this lack of power is frustrating the hell out of me. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDudleyDoWright Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 This is a very well presented dynasty, i like it. Good job bronx_bum. Keep it up. Lets hope the Dodgers can start hitting, But when it comes to playing the Mets, Let them sweep you! jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 [align=center]DODGERS WIN; LOWE OUT 3-4 WEEKS April 14, 2007 San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers SIGHTS AND SOUNDS San Diego's starting pitcher Jake Peavy drops to 1-2 with a 5.89 ERA after giving up three earned runs today. He struck out nine Dodgers to increase his strikeout total to twenty on the season. In the bottom of the third, second baseman Jeff Kent doubles to right-center scoring both Derek Lowe and Rafael Furcal to give the Dodgers an early 2-0 lead. Jake Peavy watches a Russell Martin homerun in the fourth inning. The struggling catcher went 1-for-3 on the day, hitting his first homerun of the season. In the fifth inning, Marcus Giles hits a line drive back up the middle that struck Derek Lowe in foot and fractured his toe. Dodgers first baseman James Loney prevents a foul ball from going out of play to record the first out of the ninth inning. INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE After recently losing Brad Penny to injury, the Dodgers have been stung again. This time the Dodgers lost starting pitcher Derek Lowe. X-rays revealed that when Lowe was hit in the foot in the fifth inning today, he actually broke a toe on his landing foot. Lowe is expected to miss three-to-four weeks if everything heals correctly. No word yet as to who will be called up from Las Vegas. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 14 1954 - Don Newcombe‚ back from the army and starting his 1st game since his playoff with the Giants in 1951‚ stops the Polo Grounders on 6 hits. The Dodgers win‚ 6-4. 1959 - The Dodgers set a new night-game attendance record when 61,552 fans watch their home opener against the Cards. Lindy McDaniel spoils the party with a 6-hitter and beats Johnny Podres, 6–2. 1964 - Sandy Koufax throws his 9th complete game without allowing a walk as he beats St. Louis 4–0 in his only start as an Opening Day pitcher.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDudleyDoWright Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 How come the bleachers are empty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 This is a very well presented dynasty, i like it. Good job bronx_bum. Keep it up. Lets hope the Dodgers can start hitting, But when it comes to playing the Mets, Let them sweep you! jk Thank you for the compliments, JS. Glad you like it. As for the Mets, I always have a tough time hitting Pedro so I'm hoping to avoid him when the time comes. How come the bleachers are empty? I'm running MVP on my laptop and my game runs smoother with the crowds off so I just elect to leave them off all the time. Also, I feel I'm not missing anything with having them there either if that makes any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hey guys, I've got the last game against SD in the books and I am about half way through with updating the rosters from waiver trades so far (particularly Sweeney, Hillenbrand, Wells, and Loaiza for LA). I thought I should see if any of you opposed the idea before I completed as many of the transactions as possible. If anyone has an opinion, please let me know... Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 [align=center]PADS CHASE HENDRICKSON IN FIFTH EN ROUTE TO VICTORY April 15, 2007 San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers SIGHTS AND SOUNDS In the top of the fifth, catcher Michael Barrett continued swinging his hot bat when he launched this towering two-run homerun off of Hendrickson. In the bottom of the fifth, Nomar Garciaparra ignored third base coach Rich Donnelly and was thrown out at home. Padres manager Bud Black argued for nearly five minutes with second base umpire Bill Miller. In the seventh inning, Morgan Ensberg was called out for running outside the baseline on his way to second base. In the bottom of the ninth, closer Trevor Hoffman jams Russell Martin with a fastball to record the final out of the game and his fourth save of the season. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 15 1909 - On Opening Day, the Dodgers are no-hit by Giants' Leon Ames for 9 1/3 innings. It takes 13 innings for Brooklyn to defeat the right-hander at the Polo Grounds, 3-0. 1958 - On Opening Day, the transplanted New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers play the first major league game on the west coast. The California contest sees Ruben Gomez blanking Los Angeles and Don Drysdale at San Francisco's Seals Stadium, 8-0. 1961 - The Dodgers and Pirates tie a ML record by turning 9 DPs (Los Angeles 5‚ Pittsburgh 4) in a 9-inning 4-1 Buc home win. It is the only the 2nd time (July 3‚ 1929) that 9 DPs have been turned in a NL game. NL WEST STANDINGS COL 9-3 LAD 7-5 S.D. 6-6 S.F. 5-7 ARI 5-8[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 [align=center]WOLF STRONG IN WIN AGAINST D-BACKS April 16, 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Eric Byrnes starts the game off by taking away a basehit from Rafael Furcal. Juan Pierre struggled to make contact today going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Here, Pierre has a single taken away from a hard-hit ball back up the middle.. When today was all said and done, the Dodgers struck out eleven times, including James Loney who watched strike three cross the plate to end the ninth inning. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 16 1958 - In the first Giants night game at Seals Stadium‚ the Dodgers spoil the evening with a 13-1 pasting. Johnny Podres is the winner and Duke Snider adds a 425 foot shot over the RF wall.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 [align=center]DODGERS SWEEP TWO-GAME SET BEHIND DOMINANT PITCHING April 17, 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers Arizona Diamondbacks SIGHTS AND SOUNDS In the bottom of the second, and after stealing third base, Eric Byrnes scores on a sac fly to center by Chris Young. In the top of the fifth, Arizona pitcher Enrique Gonzalez had a fastball get away from him and hits Luis Gonzalez. After Luis Gonzalez gets hit by a pitch, Russell Martin takes the very next pitch deep to left center for a two-run homerun. Relief pitcher Jonathon Broxton covers first on a ground ball hit by Miguel Montero to record the final out of the game. TEAM TRANSACTIONS Acquired INF Mark Sweeney from the San Francisco Giants for a PTBN or cash. Signed IF Shea Hillenbrand to a Minor League contract. Signed LHP David Wells to a contract for the remainder of 2007; Designated RHP Brett Tomko for assignment. Signed RHP Esteban Loaiza to a contract for the remainder of 2007 Transferred both Brad Penny and Derek Lowe to the 15-day disabled list. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 17 1904 - Not charging admission but requiring fans to buy a scorecard, the Brooklyn Superbas are able to play their first Sunday game in spite of the Blue Laws. 1923 - In the longest NL opener to date, Brooklyn and Philadelphia battle to a 14-inning 5-5 tie. 1947 - The Dodgers win 12–6 over the Braves at home, as Jackie Robinson gets his first ML hit—a bunt single, off Glenn Elliot. Robinson will bunt 42 times, collecting 19 hits, during the year.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRedSox34 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 In love with this dynasty man, keep it going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 In love with this dynasty man, keep it going Thank you my good man. I'm glad to have you on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I agree, great job on the dynasty, Bronx. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 I agree, great job on the dynasty, Bronx. Thanks JR. I feel as though I may be close to done in terms of tweaking the game to my level of play on MVP and feel as though the results are getting closer. Also, I'm nowhere near as good as you (and redsox) but I'm working on improving my techniques in photoshop. Thanks for stopping by, glad to have you on board as well! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks JR. I feel as though I may be close to done in terms of tweaking the game to my level of play on MVP and feel as though the results are getting closer. Also, I'm nowhere near as good as you (and redsox) but I'm working on improving my techniques in photoshop. Thanks for stopping by, glad to have you on board as well! Seriously Bronx, you have a great eye for the pics, and you're write ups are very well done. It's not all about Photoshop, you still have a great thing going. Keep it up man, you have a good thing going here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 [align=center]HOMERUNS SUPPORT BILLINGSLEY IN WIN April 18, 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers Colorado Rockies SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday raised his average to .200 today by going 2-for-4 at the plate. Above, Holliday strikes out in the second inning, giving him a total of 17 so far on the season. Cory Sullivan gave the Rockies an early lead in the second inning with an RBI double down the right field line. Here, Brad Hawpe beats the throw home and scores from second on Sullivan's double. The Dodgers secured the win in the sixth inning as both Jeff Kent (2-run HR) and Mike Lieberthal (3-run HR) go deep off of Ubaldo Jimenez. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 18 1925 - Charles Ebbets, Dodgers president, dies on the morning of the opener at Ebbets Field, won by New York 7-1. No NL games will be played on the 21st, the day of his funeral. Ed McKeever, the new club president, will catch a cold that turns into pneumonia and die on May 27th 1946 - Jackie Robinson debuts as 2B for the Montreal Royals (International League) and is the first recognized black in organized ball in this century. A HR and 3 singles versus Jersey City start off the season in which he will win the IL batting championship at .349. 1958 - Following a downtown parade in the morning, the Giants-Dodgers game in Los Angeles sets a NL single-game record with 78,682 fans in attendance, as the Dodgers prevail 6-5.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 [align=center]STRONG PITCHING SENDS DODGERS INTO FIRST PLACE IN THE WEST April 19, 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers Colorado Rockies SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Rockies starter Aaron Cook picks off Juan Pierre after catching him leaning toward second base in the first inning. Dodgers left fielder Juan Gonzalez robs Todd Helton of a homerun. After the game, Andre Ethier was overheard telling his teammates he was impressed "that the old grandpa could still get up that high." Aaron Cook surrendered only four hits and struck out six over eight strong innings, lowering his impressive ERA to 2.70. Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal picked the perfect time to hit his first homerun. On the first pitch he saw in the ninth inning, Brian Fuentes attempted to squeeze an inside fastball past Furcal. Instead, Fuentes was left hanging his head as Furcal rounded the bases giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead and ultimately the win. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 19 1890 - The Brooklyn Bridegrooms, who will later be known as the Dodgers, play their first National League game. 1956 - Despite the cold weather‚ a crowd of 12‚214 watches the Dodgers nip the Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings at Jersey City in the first of the 7 NL games the Dodgers will play here in 1956. The Phils take the lead in the top of the 10th‚ 4-3‚ but Brooklyn scores twice to win. Roy Campanella sparks the rally with a double‚ his 1‚000th hit. 2000 - Veteran hurler Orel Hershiser ties a major league mark, equaled by 19 others, hitting 4 batters in one game.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar_key Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Great dynasty, GL in another games;] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks for checking in, ar. I appreciate the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 [align=center]LOAIZA IN TOP FORM FOR FIRST WIN IN BLUE April 20, 2007 Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Jason Bay, 1-for-4 on the day, steals second base to record his first stolen base of the season. Esteban Loaiza, who gave up 13 hits and eight runs in two starts in Oakland, gave the Dodgers six shutout innings today against the Pirates. After the game, Loaiza was asked about his return to the National League. "To be honest, I'm excited about the return. I had a couple rough starts in Oakland but my arm feels great and I feel like I'm in the best shape I've ever been in." Dodgers third baseman Nomar Garciaparra provided all the run support that would be needed to beat the Pirates. In the fifth inning, Garciappara drove in James Loney with a two-run homerun to straight away center field. Pirates starting pitcher Ian Snell rests his hands on his knees and shows his frustration when home plate umpire Mark Wegner seemed to miss two strikes on the outside corner in the sixth inning. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 20 1941 - At the Polo Grounds‚ the Giants draw 56‚314 to date the biggest crowd ever to view a single game. They get their money's worth as the Dodgers shade the Giants‚ 10-9. Mel Ott has 2 of the 5 homers hit in the game. The Dodgers score the winning run in the 9th when Dolph Camilli scores from 2B after Babe Young's throw hits Kampouris‚ running from 1B‚ in the head. Reiser has 4 hits for Brooklyn and Hugh Casey wins in relief. 1973 - Four months after his death, Pirate great Roberto Clemente in a special election is inducted into the Hall of Fame. 1995 - Dodgers president Peter O'Malley donates the Brooklyn Dodgers' 1955 World Championship banner to the borough in which it was won‚ saying‚ "The flag belongs in Brooklyn." 2001 - Dodgers' GM Kevin Malone resigns. The final straw that did in the controversial GM was a verbal altercation with a fan during a Dodger game. The team was 178-176 in his 2+ years as GM. Assistant GM Dave Wallace will serve on an interim basis.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx_Bum Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 [align=center]PIRATES EVEN SERIES BEHIND DOUMIT'S 2 HOMERUNS April 21, 2007 Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers SIGHTS AND SOUNDS Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit sparked too advantage of Randy Wolf's off-speed pitches today. Doumit lead off the second inning with a solo homerun and a 2-run homerun in the third. Jeff Kent tried to keep the Dodgers within striking distance by hitting a solo homerun in the second inning. Here, Kent's homerun is nearly caught by left fielder Jason Bay. Dodgers center fielder Juan Pierre beaks up a double play with a hard slide into second base. Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez immediately got into Pierre's face about the slide. Both benches ended up clearing, however no one was ejected. Manager Jim Tracy calls for relief pitcher Masumi Kuwata as he walks to the mound in the eighth inning. Starting pitcher Tom Gorzelanny won his fourth game of the season after allowing four earned runs and increasing his ERA to 2.86. THIS DATE IN HISTORY: APRIL 21 1954 - Roy Campanella‚ in attempting to break up a DP in an exhibition game against the Yankees‚ catches his spikes and chips the bone in his left hand. Though he hits 2 homers on Opening Day‚ he will have surgery in early May for the bone chips‚ returning May 30. It will later be suggested that the injury started earlier than the sliding mishap‚ occurring when Campanella was hit on the hand in the 1953 World Series. 1986 - Pittsburgh Associates‚ a coalition of 13 public and private investors‚ purchases the Pirates from the Galbreath family for $21.8 million.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRedSox34 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 That pic of the Doumit home run was awsome man. Tough Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMExelor Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Bet ya didn't plan to lose two of your starting pitchers within the first 20 games. Or did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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