SIM COMPLETE - 1988 - Regular Season 7

[Andrew]

Next sim: Wednesday

[liquidcrash]

About time to start selling in Carolina. We can't hit. I don't know why, but we can't hit.

[Spear]

3-3

Swept Wilmington then Philly sweeps us!

Lousy karma.

[Jistic]

Any reason why the Taylor trade didn't go through?

[Carlos]

Wow. 5-1 and "The Revenant" Romano Gonzalez pitched a no-hitter against Maine, striking out four and walking one. He faced one over the minimum.

[spot]

We have managed to score only 23 runs in our last 12 games. Take a guess at what our record in those 12 games is?

I don't think that the Bandits are all that good right now.

[Gyrodork]

4 - 2 sim. Getting a little extra offense from my younger players. Have to do my damage this season, because it's looking like I'm going to lose LF Cahill and CL Kraft to Free Agency.

[Clay]

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This Week: 5-1<o:p></o:p>
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3-0 @ <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Philadelphia</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
2-1 @ <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Batavia</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
5-1 SIMs are a requirement if we want to get back in the picture.
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
6-0 SIMs from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:place> still leave us looking a LONG way up!
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
Back-up Catcher Rod Phillips got his playing time increased and went 5 for 11 with 5 2Bs. We do so love the double in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
Alberto Hernando continues to struggle and is in danger of losing his job.
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
George McSwain now 2-0 as a Starter while Jayson McQueen has been absolutely nasty since sliding into the vacated S/U role.
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
McSwain seems to have a 5.1 inning limit regardless of pitch count and McQueen still wants to be a Starter despite an obscene string of appearances.
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
Three game sweep at Philly
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
Mel Woodbury goes a disappointing 1 for 11 in his return.
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
Our Bullpen gives up ZERO (0) earned runs in 24.2 innings this SIM
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
Starters are pedestrian at best including Pancho Herrera’s worst start as a Pro.
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Good News:<o:p></o:p>
Dale O’Hegarty comes back from injury against <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Batavia</st1:City></st1:place> to give us our core lineup back at 100%.
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Bad News:<o:p></o:p>
Lineup was unimpressive in all 6 games and really had to scrap for everything they got.
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COMING UP!<o:p></o:p>
Big stretch over the next two weeks including some must have Division games. Every game is important, but Stout wins are always key. Three with <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Davenport</st1:place></st1:City> also huge as I feel they are one of a small group that I need to really focus on to get in the WC hunt.

[Jistic]

Looks like McSwain was right afterall!

[Delandis]

He's probably like Fritsch for me. Fritsch asked as soon as we converted. He did admirable in ST so I gave him a chance. If he's rested, he's dangerous. I only have a problem if he doesn't get rest. Plus the dude throws 5 pitches well.

[Delandis]

Los Alamos,

did you guys have an injury or something? The wheels have fallen off, losing 12-straight.

From 17-15 to 17-27 in 2 weeks.

[Jistic]

Shhhhhhh don't wake him up. There's nothing more to see here. Move along.

[Clay]

Looks like McSwain was right afterall!

His mood changed. He wants to stay in town now. Wants an extension. It's amazing what a little success will do. The funny part is I think McQueen is actually a better candidate. I think he's just been too good and cupboard is too bare to move him. He may get to start next season though, since we'll likely not resign McSwain. Sammy Scott at AAA should be ready to S/U next season (hopefully).

[Carlos]

Their offense is not helping. 23 runs over those 12 games.

[Clay]

Los Alamos,

did you guys have an injury or something? The wheels have fallen off, losing 12-straight.

From 17-15 to 17-27 in 2 weeks.

When Mike Hinchey is leading your team in Wins... you have to ask yourself where your Franchise is going.