BBFTG 2006 Season Thread

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Ya, the Habs beat the Leafs. But it was in a shootout. I don't agree with using that as the determining factor in a game. We still got one point though...

PS: Should we stop talking about things not baseball-related? Any mod would freak if he read the last couple pages.
Ya i guess, anyway, good game.

I think it's time for a quick-sim Jod?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

BTW, Now in the Game #.... will prolly take over the Tigers.

Remember, the D-Rays are still open.

[rockiesfan4ever]

Internet translators sure are great, aren't they?

Now my pathetic attempt at Spanish (I didn't use a translator, and it will be painfully obvious to anyone who knows spanish):

Me llamo Dan, y me gusta besbol.

I'm some kind of linguistic genius. :laugh

Can't understand German for my life. Not at all. I had to sit in on a German class when my French teacher was sick and I was about to start laughing because it sounded like they were speaking gibberish.

That's right I think but you don;t need a comma. It'd be Me llamo Dan y me gusta besbol.

Wich is my name is Dan and I like baseball

[redlegsfan21]

Je m'appelle Dan et j'aime baseball.

[Now in the Game # ...]

BTW, Now in the Game #.... will prolly take over the Tigers.

Remember, the D-Rays are still open.

I shall compille the roster today ,do i create a new thread or do i do a nuw one ?

[Erik Bedard]

I think you have the same roster as in the last Tigers boxscore.

[TheKingofKings]

Even though this is a terrible day for Cory Lidle's Family , I was wondering if he still exists in our game ??? RIP Cory .

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

I wonder if our GAME still exists.

Note: Yankee Legend would like to advise you that he will be returning to the BBFTG as the New York Mets GM, Indianagol has resigned and that he will take on the role of simmer. He is not yet confirmed for next season though.

[Francoeurstein]

Hey guys where are we in the season?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Hey guys where are we in the season?
September. :waving

[rockiesfan4ever]

still in Sep. :o

[redlegsfan21]

Even though this is a terrible day for Cory Lidle's Family , I was wondering if he still exists in our game ??? RIP Cory .
I think he should be removed following this season.

[JordanDL3891]

how about after 10/11/06 in mogul? (that is if I can get the program to work again...)

[redlegsfan21]

how about after 10/11/06 in mogul? (that is if I can get the program to work again...)
Well, what team is he currently on?

[TheKingofKings]

Well, what team is he currently on?
He is currently on the Pittsburgh Pirates .

[Cubsfan97]

After reading the last few pages all Ic an say is "Que?"

[TheKingofKings]

After reading the last few pages all Ic an say is "Que?"
That is because you haven't been active :rolleyes:

[Erik Bedard]

Well, nobody really has... :rolleyes:

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

There has nothing to be active about these days (not a knock on anyone, because I know that school is tough).

[Erik Bedard]

Not so much for me...

[JordanDL3891]

o, well wilk didnt mention this but...

rumor has it, there will be a new simmer soon...


...and, a new GM of the NEW YORK METS :laugh

[Erik Bedard]

o, well wilk didnt mention this but...

rumor has it, there will be a new simmer soon...


...and, a new GM of the NEW YORK METS :laugh


Note: Yankee Legend would like to advise you that he will be returning to the BBFTG as the New York Mets GM, Indianagol has resigned and that he will take on the role of simmer. He is not yet confirmed for next season though.

Yes, he did!

[Yankee Legend]

Hi guys! I'm back in the game as the new Mets GM.

Can J25nadroj2042 e-mail the baseball mogul file to me please? I want to get this season moving.

[Gashouse6]

Hi guys! I'm back in the game as the new Mets GM.

Can J25nadroj2042 e-mail the baseball mogul file to me please? I want to get this season moving.
Welcome back! It's about time we get this season going again.

[Yankee Legend]

Game resumes!!!

I will sim one tonight. Then I'll do 3 a day until the postseason. I will take care of the standings and injury list. Box Scores will be posted in the box scores thread.

Good Luck and lets have a good run for the playoffs!!!

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Thank god for this. This game was going to the birds (no offense to anyone working on simming). We were all so busy. Thank you sooo much YL.

All hail to the saviour.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

I found a complete list of MLB free agents for this offseason, mind you, update with the FA signings list in the Transaction Master List Thread.

http://www.addictsports.com/baseball/showthread.php?t=61830

[TheKingofKings]

Good !!!!!

[Yankee Legend]

I forgot to mention there is roster expansion in our game. starting today those of you who put players in AAA will put them on your active roster until the end of the regular season.

[Erik Bedard]

Whoo hoo!

I might just stay next season...

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

So how about those contract extensions I offered way back when. I never heard back from the commitee.

[TheKingofKings]

So how about those contract extensions I offered way back when. I never heard back from the commitee.

Me 2 .......

[AznInvasion]

That's one of the biggest problems...organization or lack there of has driven me nuts! I don't know who I would even have on my team next year exactly.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

--removed--

[AznInvasion]

I've asked for more responsibility before...you volunteer for the work. You do get all the credit because you take all the responsibility. Oh it's kinda funny how YL comes back and now I'm gonna leave.

[TheKingofKings]

You know what guys, (Geoff and TKOK) I've had enough, sorry no offense at all, I really have, I am running this game and consumating most of my free time, which has decreased drastically due to school, I cannot do everything you ask me to!

Maybe it's time you all start being a bit more grateful to what me and YL do for this game!

I never said YOU had to do everything , Erik Bedard and somebody else where also agents and we where not necessarily asking YOU the question .

[Erik Bedard]

Yeah... hmmm... will Mogul let us force those through? If so, I'll bring them here, if not, then we'll deal with it in the off-season.

Anyway, I'm 80% sure I'm leaving. I can't do this, the CKL, and the CPFD.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Yeah... hmmm... will Mogul let us force those through? If so, I'll bring them here, if not, then we'll deal with it in the off-season.

Anyway, I'm 80% sure I'm leaving. I can't do this, the CKL, and the CPFD.

--removed--

Sorry guys, I'm just a bit ticked.

[Erik Bedard]

Look, it's not like the CPFD is just any other league. I'm RUNNING it, and I also have to manage school, football, and family obligations. And I can't exactly duck out of the CKL when they're having as much trouble as they are finding another member.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

I will gladly take something over. I just figured that when you 3 formed the contract comittee, that you really wanted to do it. I'm not complaining about what's going on here, as I know that it's tough with school now and everything. I understand that. But it's been many months since I offered those extensions and I never officially about them. I hate to ask over and over again, but I just want an answer!

I feel the same way as AZN. I don't even know who's gonna be on my team next year.

I would be glad to take over some responsibility in this league. Not simmer though. I have no idea how YL has time for that. You are a god. (bow down)

[Erik Bedard]

I know you all didn't think the Bagwell deal was good for me, but Bags has homered in two straight games for me! I guess a change of scenery was all he really needed... :D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Hey guys, I'm only 6 games behind ever since YL returned as simmer! :D

So what do you all think, can my Nationals still catch the Yankees?

[AznInvasion]

I've rattled off a string of wins to shorten the mets lead.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

I have a few questions/suggestions.

I am having a hard time figuring out where everything is now. Could we maybe delete some threads that aren't needed anymore? Also, there are too many stickies. Some should be removed.

How are we doing this now? All the scores are going into the "Box Scores" thread, correct?

[JordanDL3891]

lol, I am currently writing a post in another window about things that should be stickied and what should not be stickied :D I opened up this window so I can see what is stickied and what isnt to be able to write them down, and then I saw you read my mind and posted what I was going to say before I posted it lol thats amazing! what are you? lol j/k

[JordanDL3891]

we should change what is sticked, there is allready too much that is stickied, but heres what I think:

Currently Stickied (bold ones I say should stay stickied)

BBFTG 2006 Daily Report

BBFTG 2006 Transaction Thread - no, it always gets posts anyways, and there arent anny transactions right now. When the offseason comes, we will have a different thread that says BBFTG 06-07 offseason transaction thread.

Lineups and Rotations Thread - If this is what YL uses, then I guess it can stay stickied, if we want to cut down on stickied threads, we can just PM YL our rosters if that is ok with him. In any event YL, dont mess my roster up unless you allready did :D The one I have set on mogul is how I like it.

BBFTG Standings Thread This should stay Stickied until the end of this season along with the 06 daily report

BBFTG 2006 Features Thread - very cool, but it makes everything confusing if it is stickied. it doesnt need to be stickied though it is really cool Wilk.

BBFTG 2006 Injury List - same as others

BBFTG Website Project Thread - well there isnt much news now, it shouldnt be stickied anyways. The only things stickied should be stuff that is very important that has to do with the game being played. Once the offseason starts, the injury thread, standings, daily report, ect. should all be unstickied and offseason threads would become stickied.

BBFTG 2006 Schedules - Im not sure about this one, ppl can just write down there own sch'd as they see there game's each day in the daily report. Plus I need to do a lot of catching up here and I cant load mogul right now.

BBFTG 2006 Transaction Master List - Though trading is over, I fell this is a key resource that should stay stickied. It is pretty cool to also look back at, and it can get confusing to new ppl if they dont see where players went.

BBFTG 2006 Waiver Thread - were past aug 31st! time to unsticky it!

BBFTG 2006 Rules Thread - same as Transaction Master List

what I think should be added to our long sticky list:

2006 Box Score theread - no brainer. Next year, to save on posts and keep it eaiser to read, we should combind this with the daily report.

2007 bbftg season teams - If not now, then at least this offseason. It is important to know which teams are currently open for next year.

and thats all Folks!

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

I agree with the above selections. But, there are some things that can be deleted, no? Like the player photo challenge. That has run it's course and is no longer needed.

[JordanDL3891]

o why delete? why delete anything? they dont get in the way because no one ever posts in them.

[Yankee Legend]

I agree with J25nadroj2042 on what should and shouldn't be stickied. Although, I do feel that the Lineups and Rotations Tread is a good resource as long as people don't repost their info just edit their original posts. But if its more convenient for you guys to pm me about that then im fine with it.

While on the topic of rosters. Remember the way roster expansion works in baseball mogul is that any player in (AAA) shows up on the mlb roster until the postseason. I would suggest looking at your teams minor leaguers and setting aside 10 players to put in (AAA). You can either post those players in the Lineups and Rotations Thread or pm them to me.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

o why delete? why delete anything? they dont get in the way because no one ever posts in them.

Alright. I guess once the game gets back into the full swing of things, those threads will descend to the bottom of the sub-forum.

[JordanDL3891]

yea that is what I was thinking. We just need to bump all the team threads, (but not sticking them)

[Erik Bedard]

New blog article up! (wow, it's been a while!)

OK, I've decided to stick with this. All the time I've spent on the CPFD has made me appreciate how much work Jordan, YL, and Steve put into this, and it really wouldn't be fair to ditch them now.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

New blog article up! (wow, it's been a while!)

OK, I've decided to stick with this. All the time I've spent on the CPFD has made me appreciate how much work Jordan, YL, and Steve put into this, and it really wouldn't be fair to ditch them now.
Wow, good thing!

I was worried you'd go there.

I couldn't afford to lose a Canadian!

[Yankee Legend]

If I might make a suggestion. We should make the offseason a little like in real MLB in that teams who have players whose contracts expired get to make them an offer before any other team until a week after the end of the playoffs.

For example: The Mets' Steve Traschel's contract expires this year. I suggest that until a week after the playoffs (Nov. 5 I think) the Mets will get to give Traschel an offer before any other team can. After Nov. 5, Trachsel is available to be signed by any other team.

What do you guys think?

[AznInvasion]

I think it's almost necessary for this rule to be put in place cuz I haven't been able to resign the players I wanted to and I didn't realize some of my guys were free agents till very late.

[Yankee Legend]

Well ye. Also, I just started as the Mets manager and it won't be fair if I can't resign anybody.

[JordanDL3891]

yea, but who would decide? I say to h*** with the trade/agent councel :D (sry guys)

I think we should let mogul go, but the council should go with the deal that gets the most money.

at least lets use mogul for the price that the players want.

at the end of this season, I got a blog article im thinking about. It's about FA's. but I dono if I want to do this, cause it will give away all the players the Astros are going after :D

[JordanDL3891]

Allstar game 07, do we have to have it in SF? not that I dont like SF, but this is BBFTG not MLB, cant our Bud Selig - Wilkerson_rulz_06 decide where it goes? (DONT SAY RFK :D :crazy)

[JordanDL3891]

you know what would be cool this offseason, if we could hire and fire coaches. (where money doesnt matter in this :D)

[TheKingofKings]

you know what would be cool this offseason, if we could hire and fire coaches. (where money doesnt matter in this :D)
What would this change exactly ???

[JordanDL3891]

nothing, its not an option in mogul, but it would be somthin' cool, and make it a little more realistic

[Yankee Legend]

yea, but who would decide? I say to h*** with the trade/agent councel :D (sry guys)

I think we should let mogul go, but the council should go with the deal that gets the most money.

at least lets use mogul for the price that the players want.


No I like the agent council idea. just as long as there wont be a bunch of Scott Boras's on there. We had a similar thing in the old game and it worked.

[JordanDL3891]

well lets get an agent council that is NOT part of BBFTG :D

They wouldnt give me Lidge :D

[Erik Bedard]

But then we did! (eventually)

And I'm usually the Scott Boras over there, and I agreed to it. So it should work. And we accepted most of them.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Bud Selig would like to announce the 2007 All-Star Game will be played in New York (Mets).

[JordanDL3891]

lol, I wonder who asked that :crazy

so we have had one at PIT, not at NYM? we need American League next year! I vote Baltimore!

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

lol, I wonder who asked that :crazy

so we have had one at PIT, not at NYM? we need American League next year! I vote Baltimore!
No, no one asked that, I decided, the best team gets the All-Star Game.

[JordanDL3891]

that would be the astros :laugh

actually the Yankees.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

that would be the astros :laugh

actually the Yankees.
I'm going with the Mets since YL is with them now and he used to be with the Yankees.

[JordanDL3891]

lol, I knew it was because of YL

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

lol, I knew it was because of YL
Well, it would be kind of disrespectuful to give it to the Yankees now that he's not there anymore.

[Yankee Legend]

Just leave it in SF. Whats the difference?

If we have to make it somewhere else then do it in an AL park like tampa bay.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Just leave it in SF. Whats the difference?

If we have to make it somewhere else then do it in an AL park like tampa bay.
You know, I think it'd be interesting to have an All-Star Game Stadium Ballot.

Really, I will create a thread soon.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

The Washington Nationals made a stunning move today, benching Canadian-born outfielder Jason Bay in favour of veteran George Lombard.

Bay, acquired at the Trade Deadline by Washington, was supposed to create an impact for the Nationals but he has not done so, and his average has slipped 40 points since coming to DC and he has fallen from 2nd, to 4th, to 6th, to 7th and finally 9th in the batting order before being replaced by George Lombard.

Lombard, 32, is hitting .280 this season though has struggled since recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back which caused him to miss 2 months of play.

[rockiesfan4ever]

hey I'd be interested in Bay now

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

hey I'd be interested in Bay now
Well, not NOW, maybe in the offseason since I also have Chris Duffy.

Just remember, I deal him, and I absord half the salary and you give me a starting pitcher?

ok?

Who's on your SP block? Who are your SPs?

[rockiesfan4ever]

IDK we are keeping the same rosters right?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

IDK we are keeping the same rosters right?
Yes, we are.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

The only person I am interested in is Matt Cain, and alone for Bay is a pretty equal deal, or for Schmidt.

[rockiesfan4ever]

I'll look into it.

[Erik Bedard]

The Washington Nationals made a stunning move today, benching Canadian-born outfielder Jason Bay in favour of veteran George Lombard.

Bay, acquired at the Trade Deadline by Washington, was supposed to create an impact for the Nationals but he has not done so, and his average has slipped 40 points since coming to DC and he has fallen from 2nd, to 4th, to 6th, to 7th and finally 9th in the batting order before being replaced by George Lombard.

Lombard, 32, is hitting .280 this season though has struggled since recovering from a bulging disc in his lower back which caused him to miss 2 months of play.

Young, power-hitting, right handed... we may have a match here. Josh Beckett is very much available. ;)

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Young, power-hitting, right handed... we may have a match here. Josh Beckett is very much available. ;)
Is he really?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Looks like the best offer for Bay wins!

Didn't know he was that sought, after all, it cost me an arm and leg to get him.

[Yankee Legend]

You know, I think it'd be interesting to have an All-Star Game Stadium Ballot.

Really, I will create a thread soon.

It will be pointless but ok make more random unrelated stuff.

[Francoeurstein]

May I have my roster???

[Yankee Legend]

May I have my roster???

I'll pm it to you

[Francoeurstein]

Ok. Thanks.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

It will be pointless but ok make more random unrelated stuff.
Random unrelated stuff?

We're at the PEAK of our game here!

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

How do you guys like the forum now?

I made one thread which will be stickied (Links thread).

Comments needed!

[JordanDL3891]

there is not a lot going on right now, which makes it more the better to say thanks to YL for all the work he is doing right now. We are simming like 2 games a day, this is just alsome, I feel bad that we arent really doing very much ourselfs to keep the game running.

Good Job YL!

[Reed Johnson]

ok im sorry I haven't been here in a while but can somebody tell me what the heck is going on with the game?

[Erik Bedard]

The amazing Jeff Bagwell homered twice more! He now has 12 homers! The Red Sox are now leaning towards keeping him for 2007 with an incentive-laden contract. Hmmmm.... I wonder how Chris Reitsma's doing lately? :laugh :laugh

[JordanDL3891]

lol, I really dont know, but im happy for you, as I didnt need bags or his 20mil contract :laugh

Chris really isnt that bad, I am looking at resigning him.

[Erik Bedard]

It can't be Fenway, as he's homered four times in three straight road games. Were you benching him?

[JordanDL3891]

no, I did for some of the year. But I got him up.

I had him as PH. then I looked him up on mogul when I had the program at the time and yea, im not missing much :laugh

[Erik Bedard]

What's his rating? And I'd say nine homers in eleven games is missing much.

[JordanDL3891]

hey, thats pretty good then :laugh

He sucked for me, and I didnt have room for him. Bags could just be having a good game.


I forget his ratings, I think they were in the 60's. Chirs was in the 80's.

[Erik Bedard]

More like a good eleven games :laugh :laugh

[Erik Bedard]

Bagwell Watch: HE HOMERED AGAIN!!!

[Yankee Legend]

Well if you cant make the playoffs you'll at least give some people a hard time.

[Yankee Legend]

Speaking of which the following teams are already out of playoff contention:

Devil Rays
Red Sox
Brewers
Blue Jays
Pirates
Reds
Royals
Tigers
Astros
White Sox
Cubs
Mariners
Braves
Phillies

[AznInvasion]

Only way I make it is if i win out the last 10 games vs the NYM and even though we've been hot I don't think that's gonna happen. I'm gonna have the most wins without being in the playoffs.:ughh

[JordanDL3891]

Devil Rays
Red Sox
Brewers
Blue Jays
Pirates
Reds
Royals
Tigers

I like that I dont see Astros on that list :laugh


Bagwell Watch: HE HOMERED AGAIN!!!

YL, STOP FUDGING WITH HIS BAGWELLS STATS :laugh

[JordanDL3891]

I just looked at all the box scores, I only see 2 or 3 games with bombs. One game with 2. and a .224 avg? im not missing much, compare him to Dunn, also, I dont need him, luckly it doesnt matter, as I wont play aginst you anyways, so good luck with bags, but I didn't, and dont need him.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

I'm only 3 out!

[JordanDL3891]

We only have 9 gms for 07?

come on ppl, start joining!

http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=50683

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

How many wildcard teams are there?

[AznInvasion]

How many wildcard teams are there?
0 if there were any wildcard teams I'd be in the playoffs...You gotta win the division at least that's what I thought.

[Yankee Legend]

Only way I make it is if i win out the last 10 games vs the NYM and even though we've been hot I don't think that's gonna happen. I'm gonna have the most wins without being in the playoffs.:ughh

Hey keep the faith man! Manny and Ortiz are on fire!!! And to be honest that lineup scares me.

[AznInvasion]

I know it does...it should scare everyone. Cantu is on a power surge too.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Aw well... There's always next year...:laugh

[AznInvasion]

ugh my season is officially over...told ya it wasn't gonna be pretty.

[Yankee Legend]

ugh my season is officially over...told ya it wasn't gonna be pretty.

your not eliminated yet but 10.5 GB. Still, your team has a very good chance next year. Keep at it!

[AznInvasion]

huh? I've only 9 games left and 10.5GB how am I still alive?

[Yankee Legend]

huh? I've only 9 games left and 10.5GB how am I still alive?

cause mets have 12 games left.

[AznInvasion]

lol I need to win all 9 and then u need to lose 3 just for me to tie? What happens in case of a tie?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Well, YL, it looks like it'll go down to the wire for us.

[Erik Bedard]

Um, Steve, YL is no longer the Yankees GM.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Um, Steve, YL is no longer the Yankees GM.
Oh, Yeah :D

[Yankee Legend]

Wow I so hope Yankees and Mets go to the world series. It will be a team managed by YL vs. a team built by YL!!! I can see the cheesey sportscenter stories now... (not to mention the NY Post headlines)

[JordanDL3891]

lol, i have a feeling you wont be our simmer next year :laugh

like Steve.....

...next year = "Washington Nationals shock everyone by winning all 162 games!" :laugh

[Erik Bedard]

And should we take it as a coincidence that the Red Sox finished last? ;)

Just kidding. I expected it.

[TheKingofKings]

I officially resign as GM of the Pittsburgh Pirates , for various unrelated reasons .
Even though resigning , I am still a part of this league , soon becoming the Official GM of the Cleveland Indians .

[JordanDL3891]

lol, the season will end in a few days! NOTE: after the season (and playoffs) you lose control of your team and gain control of your 07 team. if you are not signed up for 07, go to the 2007 teams thread and sign up! PLEASE CHECK IT EVERYONE! JUST INCASE YOU ARE NOT ON IT! Wilk, YL, and I (and the trade council) will NOT allow any transactions made by GM's that are NOT set for 07 this offseason, will NOT go through (includes signing FA's, and your own)

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

So what is the procedure for re-signing our own players? I assume that since I never heard back about my contract offers we will have a chance to re-sign guys from our own team before they go to the open market.

Two other things:

1. Will the proposed increase of the minimum salary to $380,000 in the new CBA be reflected in our game?

2. What is the process for signing free-agents? Highest bidder wins?

[JordanDL3891]

1. Will the proposed increase of the minimum salary to $380,000 in the new CBA be reflected in our game?

2. What is the process for signing free-agents? Highest bidder wins?

1. I dono, we will have to ask wilk about that

2. I think so.



You will get a shot to resign your players before they go on the FA list I do belive.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Thanks. I really need to know, because more than half my guys are up for free-agency this year. I'm excited to see who I can get though.

[JordanDL3891]

yea, I think everyone is!


I am going to put Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells on the Block for the offseason.

[TheKingofKings]

yea, I think everyone is!


I am going to put Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells on the Block for the offseason.

Id be very interested in Vernon .

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

yea, I think everyone is!


I am going to put Scott Rolen and Vernon Wells on the Block for the offseason.
I'll deal you Jason Bay for Vernon and a reliever.

[JordanDL3891]

lol, not until the offseason :cool:

and I most likely wont deal him until we are in late nov.

[Gashouse6]

:-b :-b :-b :-b :-b

[JordanDL3891]

lol, congrats gashouse. I said that which ever team won, I wanted them to win at home.

[Erik Bedard]

Well, the season ended on a (very) high note for the Red Sox, with shutouts in each of their last two games, 6-0 and 8-0. Kip Wells threw 8 2/3 scoreless in the first one, and Lenny DiNardo picked up the final out. The season finale for the team from Beantown gave signs of great promise for next year: Rookie Jon Lester did not allow a run in an 8-0 shellacking of the Cubs, raising his record to 2-9. Craig Hansen picked up four saves on the season, and looks to be ready to assume the closer's role in 2007. Great season, and I'm looking forward to 2007 already!