The Mile High Club........Colorado Rockies Dynasty

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Saito And Seanez Throw Away Victory For LA

Box Score Game 9

After a shaky start for LA and losing Jason Schmidt to injury in the 2nd inning they struck back with a 5 run 5th inning. Entering the 7th LA held a healthy 8-5 lead, both teams scored a run in the 7th and the game looked certain after Brad Hawpe tripled, LA record 2 consecative outs and thats when Saito issued a double and 4 walks plus throwing the ball away on a failed pickoff attempt. At this point the game was tied at 9. Rudy Seanez entered the game and attempted a pickoff at third which was missed by 3rd baseman Ramon Martinez and allowed the go ahead run to score. Fuentes entered the bottom of the 9th and got the side 1-2-3

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Will Friday The 13th Prove To Be Unlucky For Arizona Or Colorado

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Team Stats entering the 3 Game Series

Colorado - .286 BA, 86 Hits, 46 Runs, 15 2B, 4 3B, 11 HR, 42 RBI, 29 BB, 67 SO, .353 OBP

Arizona - .269 BA, 92 Hits, 42 Runs, 23 2B, 1 3B, 11 HR, 38 RBI, 32 BB, 73 SO, .334 OBP

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Change In Arizona Line Up

Micah Owings is replaced by ace Brandon Webb

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I'm having an issue with MVP because when i restore the game after extracting the box score it closes down and comes up with an error message.

So the next game will be played and posted as soon as i fix this little problem :)

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I'm going to have to manage a couple of games instead of playing them because i've fixed the initial issue but another problem came about. It rather annoying but i just gotta deal with it and get through it.

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It looks like i've got those issues completely sorted :D

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For the people who participate in my poll, it would be greatly aprieciated if you could explain why you chose the option you did and maybe a possible player or two as well. Thanks in advance for everyone who does :)

[JoeRudi26]

I voted for 'Look To Strengthen The Bench'. As you probably know, I'm an advocate for trying to keep things realistic, so it's predictable that I would vote for this option.

IMO, it's a long season, and building your team from within (or at least giving it a shot) is much more interesting and challenging than dumping your troubles for a quick fix. I realize that some teams do that in real life, but more often than not, real teams at least try to develop what they have in terms of a long season.

But with that said, it's your season rick, and you're certainly entitled to play it exactly the way you want to, and with all due respect.

Just my vote, and my opinion.

Good luck with it all, and great job on keeping it going. :)

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I voted for 'Look To Strengthen The Bench'. As you probably know, I'm an advocate for trying to keep things realistic, so it's predictable that I would vote for this option.

IMO, it's a long season, and building your team from within (or at least giving it a shot) is much more interesting and challenging than dumping your troubles for a quick fix. I realize that some teams do that in real life, but more often than not, real teams at least try to develop what they have in terms of a long season.

But with that said, it's your season rick, and you're certainly entitled to play it exactly the way you want to, and with all due respect.

Just my vote, and my opinion.

Good luck with it all, and great job on keeping it going.

Thanks JR Im still relativly new to the world of MLB becuase ive only been following since early 2004 and so im still learning details about how things are run and everything so your answer has helped me a LOT. Although i am running this poll its not set in stone that im going to make a trade but so early in the season i'm getting fustrated with losing 3 of my key players. To be honest (no offence to Rockie fans) the Rockies farm system isn't exactly brimming with quality players that can perform at the ML level. So it's tempting to go searching for trades.

I know you said i should do it my way and that it my choice but because i don't 100% know what im doing in terms of keeping it realistic i need people like you to show me the way from time to time

Thanks for all your help ever since my first attempt at a dynasty. :)

[JoeRudi26]

No problem, rick. Even with only a few years experience, you're doing a great job with the dynasty.

The thing you might want to keep in mind with injuries is this:

As you know, baseball is a long season. Unless you lose a player for the season, it's most likely the injury isn't too severe, and the player will be back on the field for you. Probably with plenty of time left on the schedule.

Since it is a long season, instead of viewing the injury as a tragedy to the team, view it as an opportunity to see what kind of talent you have lurking on the bench or in your Minor League system. What can be more interesting (and fun) to give a 'no name' a chance, and watch him contribute to the team in a way you would have never expected? And to top it off, you didn't bail at the first sign of trouble.

But as I said before, this is the way I justify 162 games, and am able to handle playing each game manually. Situations like this (injuries, call ups) take a reasonable time to develop. Months even.

Still, play it how you see it, rick. Play it the way you want to, and enjoy it. I'll still be following. :)

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Thanks JR.

Tonight im going to manage the three game Arizona series. (not decided yet but likely) to make an in road on the schedule and carry on playing every other game.

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D'Backs Blow Lead And Let Webb Down

Box Score Game 10

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The Snakes Aim To Strike Back At Hot Rockies

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Box Score Game 11

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Ian Stewart Set To Make Long Awaited ML Start

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Rockies Sweep D'Backs

Box Score Game 12

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Welcome To Colorado Barry

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Rockies Slip As Giants Hit Their Way To Victory

Box Score Game 13

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**Roster Moves**

Todd Helton Activated From DL

Ian Stewart Sent Down To AAA To Make Room For Helton

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Blow Out As Rockies Win

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Boston Powered thier way to a 12-2 record behind a an exceptional start to the season with the bat. Posting a team batting average of .333 and they have scored 115 runs which is a massive 37 more than the closest team. If Boston can keep up the superb form on the offensive side it lifts the pressure on the pitching.

Boston's team leaders....

AVG... Pedroia .510

HR... Ortiz 5

RBI... Ortiz 21

SB... Lugo 3

W... Matsuzaka 3

Save... Papelbon 2

ERA... Matsuzaka 1.71

SO... Matsuzaka 22

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St Louis have started their championship defence in the worst possible way. With the leagues worst record of 3-11 the Cardinals could have an uphill struggle to reach the playoffs this year. The Cardinals have struggled on both offense and with their pitching.

As a team the Cardinals have hit for a poor average of .241 with a collective 116 strikeouts..the worst in the NL

Cardinals pitching have posted a 4.34 ERA as a team with 121 K's and 41 walks.

Cardinal team leaders...

AVG... Eckstein .302

HR... Pujols 4

RBI... Rolen 13

SB... Eckstein 2

W... Looper 2

Save... Wellemeyer 2

ERA... Narveson 2.10

SO... Carpenter 19