Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

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Promotion News From Around The League
May 28th, 2008




- Called Up (SP) Paul Byrd From (AAA) Buffalo To (MLB) Cleveland.

- Sent Down (SP) Scott Lewis From (MLB) Cleveland To (AAA) Buffalo.

- Called Up (RP) Rich Rundles From (AA) Akron To (AAA) Buffalo.

- Sent Down (RP) Edward Mujica From (AAA) Buffalo To (AA) Akron.




- Called Up (RP) Joseph Torres From (AAA) Charlotte To (MLB) Chicago.

- Sent Down (RP) Santiago Casilla From (MLB) Chicago To (AAA) Charlotte.




- Called Up (3B) Willie Aybar From (AAA) Durham To (MLB) Tampa Bay.

- Sent Down (2B) Akinori Iwamura From (MLB) Tampa Bay To (AAA) Durham.

- Called Up (CP) Eduardo Morlan From (AAA) Durham To (MLB) Tampa Bay.

- Sent Down (CP) Troy Percival From (MLB) Tampa Bay To (AAA) Durham.

- Called Up (1B) Rhyne Hughes From (AA) Montgomery To (AAA) Durham.

- Sent Down (2B) Andy Cannizaro From (AAA) Durham To (AA) Montgomery.




- Called Up (SP) Blake Beavan From (AA) Frisco To (AAA) Oklahoma.

- Sent Down (SP) Scott Feldman From (AAA) Oklahoma TO (AA) Frisco.




- Called Up (SP) Dave Williams From (AA) Binghamton to (AAA) New Orleans.

- Sent Down (SP) Nathan Vineyard From (AAA) New Orleans To (AA) Binghamton.




- Called Up (SP) Mark Redman From (AAA) Colorado Spring To (MLB) Colorado.

- Sent Down (SP) Greg Reynolds From (MLB) Colorado To (AAA) Colorado Spring.




- Called Up (RP) Neal Cotts From (AAA) Iowa To (MLB) Chicago.

- Sent Down (RP) Rocky Roquet From (MLB) Chicago To (AAA) Iowa.




- Called Up (SP) Jason Johnson From (AAA) Las Vegas To (MLB) Los Angeles.

- Sent Down (SP) D.J. Houlton From (MLB) Los Angeles To (AAA) Las Vegas.




- Called Up (RF) Chris Pettit From (AA) Arkansas To (AAA) Salt Lake.

- Sent Down (RF) Terry Evans From (AAA) Salt Lake To (AA) Arkansas.




- Called Up (3B) Mitch Hilligoss From (AAA) Scranton/WB To (MLB) New York.

- Sent Down (3B) Morgan Ensberg From (MLB) New York To (AAA) Scranton/WB.

- Called Up (RF) Greg Porter From (AA) Trenton To (AAA) Scranton/WB.

- Sent Down (CF) Brett Gardner From (AAA) Scranton/WB To (AA) Trenton.

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MLB Morning News

May 29th, 2008

Griffey Jr. Belts Out 600th!!!!!



Ken Griffey Jr. celebrates win by drilling his 600th career home run.

The Reds beat the Pirates last night, pushing across enough runs to win a 5-2 decision in front of 31,992 fans at Great American Ball Park. Ken Griffey Jr. kick started the offense, bashing a home run and driving in 2 runs in 2 at-bats. Leading the way was Edinson Volquez, who pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits, while striking out 9 to pick up his 2nd win of the season.

The two teams conclude their series this evening, with the Reds sending Bronson Arroyo (3-3, 5.55) to the mound while Paul Maholm (4-2, 2.81) gets the call for the Pirates.

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May 29th, 2008

No Game Scheduled

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Boston	36	20	-	L 1
	New York AL	33	22	2.5	W 2
	Toronto	31	25	5.0	L 4
	Tampa Bay	22	33	13.5	L 1
	Baltimore	21	33	14.0	L 2

International League (AAA)

(27-27) @ (31-23)

Durham Bulls	16	17	0
Norfolk Tides	0	6	1

Record: (31-24)
Place: 1st (1.0 game up)
Streak (Loss 2)

Eastern League (AA)

(29-25) @ (28-26)

Altoona Curve	8	10	0
Bowie Baysox	0	6	0

Record (28-27)
Place: T-3rd (2.0 games back)
Streak: (Loss 2)

Statistic Leaders through May 29th

F. Bynum LF .403 Batting Avg L. Scott LF 9 Home Runs L. Scott LF 33 RBIs B. Roberts 2B 15 Steals D. Cabrera SP 6 Wins D. Cabrera SP 3.47 ERA C. Bradford RP 1.22 ERA G. Sherrill CL 14 Saves D. Cabrera SP 48 Strike Outs D. Sarfate RP 22 Strike Outs

[orion523]

I hate to say it pal but it looks as though you're playing for pride at this point,the spoiler role should be fun as well come September

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Quote: Originally Posted by orion523

I hate to say it pal but it looks as though you're playing for pride at this point,the spoiler role should be fun as well come September

WHAT?!!!!!!!!! There's 4 months left in the season. Never count out the heart of Baltimore!!!!!!!!!! Who am I kidding? You're probably right, but I won't stop fighting every game. My goal is to at least finish .500 this season and hopefully get some good pitching in FA.

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Promotion News From Around The League
May 29th, 2008




- Called Up (SS) Brent Brewer From (AAA) Nashville To (MLB) Milwaukee.

- Sent Down (SS) Alcides Escobar From (MLB) Milwaukee To (AAA) Nashville.




- Called Up (3B) Jack Hannahan From (AAA) Sacramento To (MLB) Oakland.

- Sent Down (SS) Cliff Pennington From (MLB) Oakland To (AAA) Sacramento.




- Called Up (RF) Travis Snyder From (AAA) Syracuse To (MLB) Toronto.

- Sent Down (RF) Brad Wilkerson From (MLB) Toronto To (AAA) Syracuse.




- Called Up (RF) Callix Crabbe From (AAA) Portland To (MLB) San Diego.

- Sent Down (CF) Jody Gerut From (MLB) San Diego To (AAA) Portland.




- Called Up (3B) William Bergolia From (AA) Harrisburg To (AAA) Columbus.

- Sent Down (3B) Kory Casto From (AAA) Columbus To (AA) Harrisburg.




- Called Up (SS) Brian Friday From (AA) Altoona To (AAA) Indianapolis.

- Sent Down (2B) Shelby Ford From (AAA) Indianapolis To (AA) Altoona.




- Called Up (RP) Jay Sawatski From (AA) New Britain To (AAA) Rochester.

- Sent Down (RP) Casey Daigle From (AAA) Rochester To (AA) New Britain.




- Called Up (SP) Brad Thompson From (AAA) Memphis To (MLB) St. Louis.

- Sent Down (SP) Mike Parisi From (MLB) St. Louis To (AAA) Memphis.

- Called Up (SP) Adam Daniels From (AA) Springfield To (AAA) Memphis.

- Sent Down (SP) Mitchell Boggs From (AAA) Memphis To (AA) Springfield.




- Called Up (RF) Eli Iorg From (AAA) Round Rock To (MLB) Houston.

- Sent Down (RF) Victor Diaz From (MLB) Houston To (AAA) Round Rock.




- Called Up (1B) Brett Harper From (AAA) Fresno To (MLB) San Francisco.

- Sent Down (2B) Travis Denker From (MLB) San Francisco To (AAA) Fresno.

- Called Up (RP) Alex Hinshaw From (AA) Connecticut To (AAA) Fresno.

- Sent Down (RP) Kelvin Pichardo From (AAA) Fresno To (AA) Connecticut.

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MLB Morning News

May 30th, 2008

Cubs Take Down Tough Righty!!!!!



The Cubs get the best of Aaron Cook.

A home crowd of 34,557 fans witnessed the Cubs win a tight 3-2 decision with the Rockies last night, giving the club a tough one-run victory. Jason Marquis stretched his winning streak to 3, giving up 2 runs and 10 hits over 7 innings to collect his 4th win of the season. Tony Thomas was a catalyst for the winners, stroking a pair of hits in 3 at-bats in the victory.

The series resumes this afternoon, with Sean Marshall (0-2, 3.62) scaling the mound for the Cubs to face off with Ubaldo Jimenez (5-3, 2.85) and the Rockies.

[orion523]

Quote: Originally Posted by highheatkingsb

WHAT?!!!!!!!!! There's 4 months left in the season. Never count out the heart of Baltimore!!!!!!!!!! Who am I kidding? You're probably right, but I won't stop fighting every game. My goal is to at least finish .500 this season and hopefully get some good pitching in FA.

Believe me pal,coming from Philly I know what losing teams look like but .500 is an achievable goal.

[highheatkingsb]

Quote: Originally Posted by orion523

Believe me pal,coming from Philly I know what losing teams look like but .500 is an achievable goal.

Man, the support of my fans isn't making things easier. LOL!!!!!

[orion523]

Quote: Originally Posted by highheatkingsb

Man, the support of my fans isn't making things easier. LOL!!!!!

Dude,I busted out laughing when I read that