1965-66 Offseason thread

[leecemark]

--Welcome to what I hope is another exciting offseason for the Classic Keeper league. With 5 seasons in the books everybody should know what to expect by now. Here is your opportunity to fine tune for a run at the 1966 pennant or build toward your contender of the future.
--The first deadline is for non-tendering players you do not wish to keep under contract for 1966 or buying out deals (at half the remaining value) for players you have signed to multi-year deals. That must be done by midnight EST on June 29. The rookie draft will be (tenatively) scheduled one week later for 8PM EST on July 6. The Premium Free Agent Auction (PFA) on June 13 at the same time, with the secondary auction commencing immediately after and concluding at 9PM EST on Monday the 16th. The first deadline is a hard one. The rest can be shifted if several owners have problems with them. I know we are moving into the summer vacation season.
--Please review the roster attachment and let me know who is missing from your roster or assigned there who shouldn't be (I'm sure I missed some expiring contracts of lesser players). The batting and pitching register register attachments are all players not assigned to a roster. That includes both free agents and rookies.

[leecemark]

1) Redbirds - traded to Knights
2) Gamblers
3) Legends
4) Stingers
5) Gold Sox
6) Shoeless Joes
7) Pirates - traded to Legends
8) Diablos - traded to Legends
9) Cannons - traded to Legends
10) Skipjacks - traded to Gold Sox
11) Knights - traded to Redbirds
12) Hard Cider - traded to Red Birds via Legends

2nd round picks traded
Gamblers to Legends
Legends to Redbirds
Gold Sox to Redbirds
Cannons to Knights
Skipjacks to Gold Sox

3rd round picks traded
Gold Sox to Skipjacks

--Again please point out any errors or omissions on this list ASAP.

[leecemark]

--Here is a tenative list of Premium Free Agents. Please review your salary list and point out any errors. Your Franchise Player and any player whose contract expires after this season do not count toward salary slotting.
--Robert, you don't have the years down for your FA signings. If Willie Davis was a multi-year deal he would be one of your PFA options. You need to make that decision before the June 29 non-tender date.


1) Hard Cider: Rocky Colavito* (bought out)
2) Knights: Gene Oliver* (bought out)
3) Skipjacks: Bob Allison
4) Cannons: Jim Perry
5) Diablos: Lou Johnson*
6/7) Pirates: Frank Bolling
6/7) Shoeless Joes: Ed Baily
8) Gold Sox: John Buzhardt
9) Stingers: Pedro Ramos
10) Legends: Jerry Buchek*
11) Gamblers: Ken Boyer*
12) Redbirds: Jay Ritchie

* = players on multi-ytear deals subject to trade/waive/keep provisions. These players are still assinged to their current rosters until a move has been made.

--At this point the only players I intend to individually auction off are Rocky Colavito, Jim Perry, Bob Allison from the PFA class, expiring contract free agents Frank Howard and Milt Pappas and non-tendered Johnny Callison. Please bring any other worthy players to my attention. The PFA isn't shaping up to be a very exciting event this year.

[J W]

--Please review the roster attachment and let me know who is missing from your roster or assigned there who shouldn't be (I'm sure I missed some expiring contracts of lesser players).

The only guy besides Allison I don't see is C John Sullivan, whose contract is expiring and doesn't play in 1966 anyway.

Thanks

[Erik Bedard]

Pizarro, Ridzik, and Stephenson were all signed to one-year deals, which expired after 1965.

[mac195]

On the block:

Joe Morgan & Ron Hunt

I will trade one of these two outstanding 2nd basemen (both signed through 1968) for a shortstop, pitching, draft picks, or some combination of the above. Morgan has huge seasons coming up in '66 and '67. Hunt is good '66-'68. Both are very cheap.

Norm Cash

He's expensive, but this 1st baseman, and original '61 draftee, is still one of the better hitters in the league. If you need a bat and have the cap room, make me an offer.

Sitemail operators are standing by...

[538280]

I'll be taking offers for Bert Campaneris and Denis Menke if anyone's interested. Campaneris can be a good solution at SS for anyone who's looking for one, he's an awesome baserunner as well. Menke can be a good offensive option at SS or 3B this upcoming year. I'll be looking for draft picks, pitching, or a 1Bman primarily, but if you have anything else I'll still listen as well.

[Erik Bedard]

The Gold Sox are listening to all offers for Johnny Callison and Leon Wagner. Callison has a whole bunch of good seasons left, and if you're looking for a guy who can give you a big bat right away, but you don't like Callison's price tag, Wagner is a little cheaper.

[baseballPAP]

Expiring Redbird contracts:
Ron Brand
Pat Corrales
Billy Hoeft
Bob Duliba

All are free agents.

Also, the Redbirds have the intention of dealing the #1 overall pick, and would like to officially open the bidding.

[leecemark]

--The Knights will be parting with several players who have played a big part in the team's success over the past five years.
Jim Gentile - the former MVP and 3 time All Star lost his starting job in 1965 and is too expensive to hang around as a backup. Thanks for everything and good luck, Jim.
Junior Gilliam - our starting secondbaseman and leadoff man since the team was founded. Jim has been breaking down some in the past couple seasons and we are going to go with some of our youngsters this year. There is always a job for Junior in the the organization when he is ready to hang them up.
Lee Thomas - Lee has been a starter a various times in RF/LF and 1B. Injuries are an issue with him too and again some young talent has made him expendable. Best wishes.
Barney Schultz - Barney is not only the Knights career leader in saves, he is tied for the CKL record. Time appears to have caught up to him though and he spent most of 1965 in the minors. Its been a pleasure having you on the ballclub Barney!
Don Larsen, Bill Henry and Arnie Early - a wave of young arms and injuries to their own sends this group of relievers to the FA market. All have mmade some nice contributions to the Knights and we wish them well in finding a new club to play for.
Bob Bruce - Bob had a great rookie campaign in 1964 and was our Opening Day starter in 1965. The second time around didn't go so well though and he has been passed by younger pitchers on our depth chart.

We are buying out the contracts of the following players;
Camilio Pascaul was the ace of the first 3 Knights teams, winning a CYA and going to the All Star game each year. He was traded away in 1964, but returned in 65 to make the All Star game a 4th time. Pascaul is both the Knights and CKL all time leader in wins. Sadly he will be undergoing elbow surgery this offseason and it doesn't look like he will be able to pitch this season.
Gene Oliver was our big free agent signing in 1964, but didn't quite live up to expectations and then demanded a trade after being relegated to platoon duty. We'll take the cap hit and let him try free agency over again.

Our current roster and payroll;
25 man active squad
Starting Lineup
C: Tim McCarver (1.75m, 61 draft)
1B: Wes Parker (250K, 64 draft) -AAA
2B: Dick Green (1M, 63 draft, trade with Skipjacks)
3B: Don Wert (1M, 63 draft/trade with Shoeless Joes)
SS: Leo Cardenas (3.25m, 61 draft)
LF: Tommy Agee (500K, 1963 draft/trade with Redbirds)
CF: Willie Mays (12m, franchise player)
RF: Billy Williams (12.50M, 61 draft, trade with Redbirds)

-bench
IF: Dick McAuliffe (4.25m, 61 draft)
IF: Horace Clarke (250K, 1965 draft/trade with Redbirds)
OF: Lee Maye (1.25M, 61 draft)
C: Don Pavletich (500K, 61 draft/trade with Hard Cider)
OF: Adolpho Phillips (250K, 64 draft)
Utl: Cesar Tovar (500K, 65 draft)


Rotation
SP: Gary Peters (4.50m, 61 draft)
SP: Sonny Seibert (1.25M, 64 draft)
SP: Bobby Bolin (2.25, 61 draft)
SP: Larry Dierker (500K, 64 draft) - AAA
RP: Dave Boswell (500K, 64 draft)



- Bullpen
LHSU: Hank Aguirre (2.25M, 61 draft/trade with Redbirds)
LM: John Wyatt (1M, 61 draft/trade with Pirates)
RHSU: Jack Aker (500K, 64 draft)
CL: Lindy McDaniel (2.25M, 61 draft/trade with Skipjacks)
RP: Don Nottebart (1M, 61 draft )
RP: Gerry Arrigo (250K, 65-67)



Farm hands
Kalamazoo Squires AAA, Hamtramack Dragons AA, Cheyboygan Wizards
RP: Tug McGraw (250K, 65 draft) - AA
RP: John Purdin (250K, 64 draft) - AA
SS: Vern Law (750K, 61 draft) - AAA
SP: Jim McGlothlin (250K, 65 draft) - AA
SP: Mel Queen (250K, 64 draft) - A
1B: Rich Reese (250K, 64 draft) - A
IF: Jose Pagan (250K, FA65-67) - AAA
C: Del Crandell (250K, FA65-6) - AAA

Bought out contracts
Gene Oliver (12.25M, FA65-67) - 12.25M cap penalty
Camilio Pascaul (7.75M, FA65-6) - 4M cap penalty





72.50M for 33 players (plus 2 contract buyouts)

[leecemark]

--Please remember that all 1963 draftees get their salary doubled this offseason, rather than the standard 250K bump. This is true even if they did not appear in a game last year and would not normally be scheduled for a raise.

[J W]

The following players have expiring contracts:

LF Bob Allison (8.0) PFA - gonna miss Bob quite a bit. He was a cornerstone of the franchise to this point. But, management will likely not pursue the aging veteran.

LHP Bo Belinsky (.25) $65
RHP Jim Dickson (.25) $65
OF Len Gabrielson (.25) $64-65
RHP Howie Koplitz (.25) $65
SS Ray Oyler (.25) $65
C John Sullivan (.25) $64-65
2B Jake Wood (.25) $64-65

The Skipjacks are also releasing the following players:

RHP Bob Friend (7.0) - big pickup in trade last year didn't live up to his billing as his age quickly caught up to him.

C Johnny Edwards (1.5) - did great for the team last year; no one knows for sure why he was let go. Some wonder if he suffered an injury...

RHP Ed Roebuck (.75) - couldn't get out of the minors last season. Looks like he's washed up. Thanks for helping in '64 Ed.

RHP Joe Sparma (.5) #64 - filler material. Thanks again for '64 Joe.
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Total Salary (28 players) = 78.00 mil

[J W]

In the first major trade of the offseason, the Skipjacks acquire 3B Brooks Robinson from the EB Gold Sox in a continuation of the contraversial Sandy Koufax deal at this past season's trade deadline.

GM Beanie Bill: "We're very excited to get Brooks back. He is one of the premier defensive infielders in the league, and probably carries the best bat of all of them... Brooks was one player we didn't want to let go, but we were simply outbid for his services under the cap. This time we anticipate having just enough to keep him around for the duration of his current contract... I just hope he doesn't ask for more money next time around!"

In return, the Skipjacks are sending their replacement 3B Pete Ward to the Gold Sox, along with the 2nd round pick they acquired from them in the Koufax deal... the Gold Sox will also officially send their '66 3rd round pick to the Skipjacks, which was promised to them by word after the Koufax deal was finalized.

How does Brooks feel about the situation? "Well, I enjoyed my stay with the Gold Sox quite a bit and they're building a solid team there. But it'll be nice to get back with my old teammates." He then asked if Boog Powell was still on the team after a subpar '65 season, and was relieved to find out he made the cut.

Brooks Robinson (18.0)
Rd 3 pick - '66
--------------------------
Pete Ward (1.25)
Rd 2 pick - '68 (original Gold Sox pick)

Dan, please confirm.

[leecemark]

--The Knights don't expect to do a whole lot of wheeling and dealing this offseason. We're pretty solid for 1966 and looking more to pick up so future value. We can spare an outfielder; Willie Horton, Billy Williams or young Adolpho Phillips (CFer with OPS+ of 119, 136 and 109 the next three years). We also have some pitching depth. Young arms Dave Boswell, Jim McGlothlin and Tug McGraw are available. Also Mike McCormick, who provides 216 IP of solid work this year for minimum wage (but will be in free agent in 67).
--We could use a first and thirdbaseman of the future. An ace quality pitcher would be nice if somebody has one to spare. Draft choices are always welcome too.

[The Dude]

Gamblers 25 Man Roster
RHP Don Drysdale (14.5m, 65-68)
OF Mickey Mantle (13m, 65-68)
LF/3B/1B Harmon Killebrew (12m, Franchise Player)
CF Curt Flood (7m, 61 Draft)
RHP Larry Jackson (6m, 61 Draft Trade with Knights)
RHP Gaylord Perry (2.5m, 62 Draft)
2B Jerry Adair (2m, 61 Draft Trade with Legends)
1B Moose Skowron (1.75m, 61 Draft)
RHP Al Worthington (1.50m, 61 Draft)
RHP Mel Stottlemyre (1.50m, 64 Draft)
C Buck Rodgers (1.25m, 61 Draft)
OF Rico Carty (2m, 63 Draft)
RHP Bob Lee (1m, 64 Draft)
SS Rico Petrocelli (1m, 63 Draft)
RHP Ron Herbel (1m, 63 Draft)
SS Roy McMillan (.25m, 64-66)
LF/1B Tommy McCraw (.25m, 65-67)
OF Jose Cardenal (.50m, 63 Draft)





Farm Hands
RHP Mike Cuellar (4m, 61 Draft)
LHP Jim Kaat (8m, 61 Draft Trade with Defunct Nails)
OF Wes Covington (3.50m, 64 E Draft Trade with Hard Cider)
RHP Moe Drabowsky (1m, 61 Draft)
OF Gates Brown (1m, 63 Draft)
RHP Gary Wagner (.75, 65 Draft)
OF Bob Oliver (.50, 65 Draft)
2B Cookie Rojas (.75m, 62 Draft)
1B Ed Kranepool (.25m 64-66)
3B John Kennedy (.25m, 64-66)
RHP Phil Ortega (.25m, 65-67)
C Paul Casanova (.50m, 65 Draft)
Total Salary = 90.25 Million
30 Players

PFA:
3B Ken Boyer (1.25m, 65-67 Trade with Hard Cider)

NON-TENDERED:
LHP Gordie Richardson (.75m, 64 Draft)
3B Frank Malzone (1m, 61 Draft)

CONTRACTS EXPIRED:
RHP Bill Faul (.25m, 64-65 Trade with Hard Cider)
C Doug Camilli (.25m, 64-65)
LHP Warren Spahn (.25m, 64-65)
LHP Wade Blasingame (.25m, 64-65)
SS Bob Lillis (.25m 64-65)

RETIRED:
LHP Don Mossi (2m, 61 Draft Trade with Hard Cider)
RHP Jim Duffalo (.50m, 65)

[The Dude]

-Gamblers part with former 1961 pick, Frank Malzone. Warren Spahn retires and will continue his career with the gamblers as their pitching coach.

[Erik Bedard]

The Gold Sox confirm the Robinson deal.

[leecemark]

--Robinson provides a huge upgrade at thirdbase for the Skipjacks. Don't know that he is worth that huge contract, but the addition probably moves the Skipjacks from leading contender to clear favorite in the Hulbert - at least for the moment! It would appear that the Gold Sox have shifted to full on rebuilding mode and clearing that salary sure jump starts the process.

[leecemark]

--A reminder for all who have a player under a multi-year deal as their PFA this season. Those players are not free agents and remain on your roster for now (for example, Boyer is player 31 on the Gamblers and his salary counts against their cap). They are considered to have demanded a trade. You have until 24 hours for the PFA draft to make a deal. If you haven't made one by then they go on waivers for that 24 hour period. If no one claims them they stick with you. If you really want to get rid of them you need to buy out their contract, as I did with Gene Oliver.

[baseballPAP]

More Redbirds set free......
Willie Smith
Bob Chance
Ralph Terry
Terry Fox

Also, Rudy May is under contract, but uncarded...he'll stay :)

That leaves the Redbirds at 30 players and 50.75 M in salary. And all those great free agents out there....<SIGH>.

[538280]

The Hard Cider and Cannons have announced a trade. The Cannons will get Fred Valentine from the HC, and HC will pick up Denis Menke. Mac, please confirm.

[mac195]

HC are pleased to confirm. We give up a very good CF season from Valentine, but have Russ Snyder in reserve. Denis Menke should be a huge hitting upgrade for us over Larry Brown at short. With Denis on board, there will be no weak links in the lineup.

[leecemark]

--That looks like a good deal for the Hard Cider. I'd sure hate to see them head into the season with any weak links:eek: .

[mac195]

Well, compared with Frank and Richie, everybody else in the lineup will be a weak link.

[catcher24]

I knew that vacation would end up hurting me. I was going to make an offer for Menke, but got back too late.:( Mac already had him. Too bad, Chris - I was ready to give up Gene Alley and Jim Northrup for him!:shrug:

[leecemark]

--I think your vacation worked out pretty good for you. 2 years of Menke of 3 years of Alley and 4 of Northrup (plus HTD rights) doesn't look like a very good deal from your side of things. I bet Chris is kicking himself for jumping the gun though.

[catcher24]

Menke had the big years when I needed them, but I guess Alley will serve me OK for a couple of years at least. And the way things stand at this point, Northrup is my fourth OFer.

[The Dude]

I'm between living situations right now, and there's no internet access where I'm currently staying. Just giving you the heads up incase you don't hear from me for a while. I've already posted my non-tenders, but I'll try and get everything else to the library before the next deadline.

[mac195]

Little Joe was a terriffic player for us this past season. But with two other very good 2nd basemen on board in Ron Hunt and and Bill Mazeroski, we can't resist the chance to trade him for future talent. In exchange for Morgan, the HC receive their own '66 1st round pick back, along with the 'Birds 2nd round pick.

[baseballPAP]

The Redbirds confirm, and promptly announce the availablilty of former starting 2Bman Bobby Knoop, due for a fairly good season in his own right.

[mac195]

The Hard Cider have 33 players and a payroll of $77.00M, which includes $6.75M to buy out OF Rocky Colavito's $13.25M contract.

Expired contracts:
SS: Andre Rodgers
OF: Lenny Green
SP: Bill Stafford

Non-tendered:
RP: Dick Radatz (Unfortunately, the Monster's arm troubles look pretty serious.)
SP: Sammy Ellis

Going back to Japan:
RP: Masanori Murakami

[538280]

Contracts expiring:
Charlie Lau, C
Al Weis, 2B
Jimmy Stewart, UT
Ty Cline, OF
Jim Hickman, OF
Frank Carpin, P

Non-Tenders:
Aubrey Gatewood, P

This brings the Cannons to 32 players and 69.5 million payroll.

[catcher24]

The following players will be leaving the Legends and becoming free agents in 1966:
Contracts Expiring:
Billy Bryan, C
Mike Brumley, C
Vic Roxnovsky, C
Dick Nen, 1B
Jackie Brandt, OF
Bob Skinner, OF
Bill Monbouquette, P
Rollie Sheldon, P

Additionally, Jerry Buchek may be leaving the team, as he has expressed displeasure over his playing time. The Legends are offering him in trade. If no trade can be arranged, he will be exposed to waivers. If no trade can be arranged and he clears waivers, he will remain with the team.

Including Buchek, the Legends are at 32 players with a salary of 74.25M.

[catcher24]

The Legends and Redbirds have agreed to a trade. The Redbirds will be sending the recently acquired Joe Morgan to the Legends. In exchange, the Legends will be sending Matty Alou and Andy Etchebarren to the Redbirds. Legends manager Gene Mauch commented: "We liked the potential that Matty had, but we feel that Morgan will fit into our club's leadoff position better than Alou. The Redbirds insisted on us including a catcher in the deal, and since Bill Freehan is an untouchable for us, we sent young Etchebarren, since he was the only other catcher we had left who was anywhere near ready for the major league level. We feel that obtaining Morgan will help to jump start our offense. We really haven't ever had a reliable leadoff man and hope this trade addresses that issue."

Scott, please confirm when you can.

[catcher24]

The above trade makes Jim Lefebvre expendable. If anyone is interested, send me a PM.

[baseballPAP]

Redbirds confirm, and wish Little Joe well.

The Redbirds team tailor is swearing, trying to fit all those letters on the back of Andy's new jersey, and in having to add his third different letter as a prefix to Alou (brother Jesus is a current Redbird, and Felipe was with the team for several seasons also!)

[leecemark]

--The Knights announce a major trade with the Redbirds. Leecemark sends outfielder Willie Horton, pitcher Mike McCormick and their first round pick in the 1966 rookie draft to PAP for outfielder Tommy Agee, infielder Horace Clarke, pitcher Hank Aguirre and the Redbirds first (and first overall) pick in the 1966 rookie draft.

[baseballPAP]

Again the Redbirds confirm. Feeling like I might be treading water here, but this year wasn't the year to de-throne the Knights, or make the WC. The #1 overall wasn't much help either...most of the guys in the draft are too far down the road to be worth a top pick IMO. Of course...someone has to be #1 :)

[leecemark]

--Knights GM Smokey Braithwaite had this to say about the trade "we hated to part with Willie. He had a great rookie season and was an instant fan favorite. We hope not to earn picks near the top of the draft though and the chance to pick up the first pick in this one was an opportunity too good to pass up. We are confident we have enough outfield depth to cover the loss of Horton. Adolpo Phillips had a great season at AAA and we needed to find a spot for him. Young Tommy Agee is a nice adddition too. He isn't likely to match Horton's bat, but he is a tremendous defender and very good baserunner."
--"Mike McCormick had a nice season for us last year as well, but he was looking to be squeezed out of the rotation and Aguirre may be better suited for the bullpen than McCormick. Hank has lost some zip since his CYA season several years ago, but is still very effective against LH batters. "
--Horace Clarke may also make a contribution for us this season. He will compete with Jose Pagan for a utility IF spot and may even give Dick Green a run for the startign 2B job."

[Erik Bedard]

I'm going to hold off on posting my non-tenders until I see if I get any bites for Callison and Wagner... both of whom can provide decent bats for this season, and, in the case of Callison, a few more years down the road.

[catcher24]

Uh oh! Now I have to wonder who Mark is looking at in the draft.:confused: No doubt the same player I am, and so I'll lose out this year!:( :eek:

[leecemark]

--Probably not. I'm looking at Sal Bando (a weak #1 overall choice, but he fills a need). With Santo as your franchise player I'd be surprised if he was your target.

[catcher24]

Bando was high on my list, but he wasn't my primary target. I probably would've taken him as a first rounder further down, to replace Santo in the late 60s. But with you taking Bando first, the chances improve of my man making it to me!

Incidentally, Mark, you might want to remind everyone that any players drafted as rookies in 1963 will get their bump (salary doubling) this off season (end of third year).

[leecemark]

--I mentioned that earlier in the thread, but it won't hurt to remind people. 1963 draftees will see their 1965 salary doubled for this season. They get the doubling regardless of whether they played in the majors last year or not.

[Edgartohof]

Just letting you know I'm still here. The last 2 weeks have been a bit hectic.

I plan on having everything updated by tomorrow (I have the day off).

[leecemark]

--Kalamazoo Squires manager Walter Alston has been promoted to the big leagues to helm the Knights, replacing the retired Pop Oldfarte. GM Joe Braithwaite said "Walt has done a great job with our Triple A team the past 5 years and has earned the opportunity to have ashot at the big leagues. We are confident the Knights won't miss a beat with him assuming the managerial duties."
--Which coaches will be retained was not announced, although rumor has it that candidates for the manager's job were told that pitching coach Johnny Sain came with the job. Sources within the organization say there were some strong differences on who the best candidate was. Both AA manager Dick Williams and A ball manager Earl Weaver had their supporters, but in the end the Knights decided to go with the more experienced Alston. Alston did receive only a one year contract.

[jkc32]

Shoeless is looking to move 3B Clete Boyer and SS Maury Wills. Looking for RP, OF, and/or draft pick help.

[jkc32]

FINAL CUTS
Ed Bailey, C - PFA
Frank Howard, OF - Contract Expired
Johnny Lewis, OF - Contract Expired
Bobby Tiefenauer, P - Contract Expired
Darrell Sutherland, P - Released
Wally Bunker, P - Released
Larry Sherry, P - Released
Billy O'Dell, P - Released
Dick Stuart 1B - Released
Felix Mantilla 2B - Released
Maury Wills SS - Released
Tito Francona OF - Released
Marshall Bridges, P - Retired

[Edgartohof]

Here's a start - will revise as needed

PFA: Frank Bolling - 2B

Retirees:
Frank Lary (RP)
Joe Nuxhall (SP)
Gus Triandos (C)
Don Zimmer (3B)

Contracts Expire
Jerry Lynch (LF)
Don Schwall (RP)
Jim Coker (C)

Players Released:
Dick Schofield (SS)
Robin Roberts (SP) - contract buyout
Bob Buhl (SP)
Julio Navarro (RP)
Ray Culp (SP)
Earl Battey (C)
Mike Shannon (RF)

[catcher24]

The Legends will also be releasing Rob Gardner, relief pitcher, to free agency.

[catcher24]

BTW, I updated the Encyclopedia files, so everything is now updated through the 1965 season in the encyclopedia.

[leecemark]

Here's a start - will revise as needed

PFA: Frank Bolling - 2B

Retirees:
Frank Lary (RP)
Joe Nuxhall (SP)
Gus Triandos (C)
Don Zimmer (3B)

Contracts Ending
Jerry Lynch (LF)
Don Schwall (RP)

Players Released:
Dick Schofield (SS)
Robin Roberts (SP
Bob Buhl (SP)
Julio Navarro (RP)
Ray Culp (SP)

--Roberts was on a multi-year deal. You'll need to buy out that contract and count it against your salary cap for this year.
--Battey and Shannon both have their contracts expire and are free agents.
--That has you down to 22 players, including the buy out of Roberts. Looks like some serious rebuilding is in order.

[catcher24]

With all that rebuilding Robert has ahead of him, maybe I'll actually get out of the Hulbert Division cellar!:p :think:

[leecemark]

--If anyone is interested in a quanity for quality swap I'd be interested in dealing my 2nd (23rd overall) and 3rd (35th overall) pick for a higher second rounder. A late first rounder would work too :).

[Wasp]

Are we still doing that thing where we double salaries for players that were drafted in 63'?

[leecemark]

--Yes, every player gets their salary doubled following the 3rd season after they are drafted. 1963 draftees are due this year.

[538280]

The Cannons and Legends have announced a trade. The Cannons will get 2B Jim Lefebvre and the Legends the Cannons' 2nd round pick in 1969. Lew, please confirm.

[catcher24]

The Legends confirm that Lefebvre will be going to the Cannons, but I think Chris made a typing error. The deal was either his 1967 or 1968 second rounder (his choice), NOT 1969. So Chris, I confirm you get Lefebvre, but please correct and confirm which second rounder I get - 1967 or 1968. Thanks!:waving

[leecemark]

--Chris if you want to get rid of that 1969 2nd rounder I'll give you mine this year for it.

[538280]

The Legends confirm that Lefebvre will be going to the Cannons, but I think Chris made a typing error. The deal was either his 1967 or 1968 second rounder (his choice), NOT 1969. So Chris, I confirm you get Lefebvre, but please correct and confirm which second rounder I get - 1967 or 1968. Thanks!:waving

Sorry, you get a 1967 2nd rounder.

[catcher24]

Ok, thanks Chris. You get Jim Lefebvre and I get your 1967 2nd round draft pick.

[leecemark]

--Chris if you want to get rid of that 1969 2nd rounder I'll give you mine this year for it.


--That goes for anybody else too. If you're looking to get that youth movement started, my 2nd rounder this year for yours in 1969. First come, first served.

[catcher24]

Leave it to you Mark to already be planning ahead for expansion! Early draft picks now will be exposed to the 1969 expansion draft (likely, anyways) depending on how we do it. Not so those rookies drafted in 1969!

BTW, other than Mark and myself, I haven't as yet seen any comments in the expansion thread regarding how the expansion and, more particularly the protected lists, should work in 1969. Please think about this issue and post your thoughts and preferences about it. At the rate we're playing seasons, this is only about a year off in real time and will be here before you know it. This will directly affect your team, so take the time to add your input.

[leecemark]

--The expansion questions will be resolved before the rookie draft this offseason, as how many protected players we keep should be part of team's draft strategy for this year. That means we will decide one way or the other in the next 10 days or so. If you want your opinion to be heard speak up now.
--The non-tender deadline is this Friday, June 29 at midnight EST. The rookie draft is the following Friday, July 6. Please be prepared. Although no one has said anything about not being available for the draft I know summer weekends get busy. If you think you might not make it, be working on a draft list to submit to me or someone else you know will be here. Not present and no proxy list will get you skipped over and have to choose from the leftovers when you check in.

[catcher24]

I'll be here and ready to go. If anyone needs a proxy, let me know.

[leecemark]

--That goes for anybody else too. If you're looking to get that youth movement started, my 2nd rounder this year for yours in 1969. First come, first served.


--Changed my mind on this. I was looking at 1968 as the year to tear the Knights apart and start rebuilding, but on second thought I'll try and patch together a contender as long as possible.

[Wasp]

PFA:
P Pedro Ramos

Expired Contracts:
2B Ken Hamlin
OF Jim Landis
P Roger Craig
P Curt Simmons

Released:
C Doc Edwards
C Rene Lachman
1B Gordy Coleman
2B/SS Dick Howser
OF Albie Pearson
OF Bill Virdon
P Jack Cullen
P John Tsitouris

[ElHalo]

Diablos' cuts:

Ray Barker: Meh.
Bob Klaus: Have a happy retirement!
Eddie Kasko, Jeff Torborg: Can't recall why I signed these guys in the first place, let alone gave them roster spots.
Milt Pappas: Yeah, his contract is expiring anyway; I just want to revel in my not having to pay him $13 mill any more.
Tracy Stallard: See Pappas.
Fred Newman: Meh.
Bill Pleis: This is painful; he does have a 187 ERA+ in 1966, but the Diablos need the cap space.
Russ Nixon, Pedro Gonzalez, Bobby Wine: The Carl Pavano All Stars.
Tony Kubek: Retiring, but not in the hearts of real world Yankee fans.
Hank Fischer: Something tells me I'm going to regret this. Not sure why, as I can probably find 117 innings of 83 ERA+ ball cheaper than $1.5 mill, but I'm still leary.

That should leave me with 27 players about a buck and a half of cap space.

Oh, just asking idly: When Wilbur Wood makes his major league debut pitching in middle relief in 1967, will he officially be the last of the 1961 original draft picks to hit the big show? I'm loving those seasons he puts up from '67 to '73 (his '71 season, when he'll be paid $3 mill, might go down as the greatest steal in the history of Classic Keeper League), but it does somewhat irk me that he'll be earning $2 mill for the sixth straight season to not play.

[mac195]

Bill Pleis: This is painful; he does have a 187 ERA+ in 1966, but the Diablos need the cap space.
....got me all excited for a second there.

[catcher24]

Jim, it depends on when Wil decides to finally use Mike Cuellar. I think Wood and Cuellar are the only two original draftees who haven't played yet. Or maybe Cuellar played a bit and I missed it!:lookitup

[leecemark]

....got me all excited for a second there.

--I rushed to check him out too.....only to find he had only 9 IP for 1966. You're such a tease Jim:D .

[leecemark]

Jim, it depends on when Wil decides to finally use Mike Cuellar. I think Wood and Cuellar are the only two original draftees who haven't played yet. Or maybe Cuellar played a bit and I missed it!:lookitup
--Cuellar pitched 227 innings with a 155 ERA+ in 1966. If Wil doesn't have a slot for him, I might just be able to fit him into my rotation:gt .

[538280]

Oh, just asking idly: When Wilbur Wood makes his major league debut pitching in middle relief in 1967, will he officially be the last of the 1961 original draft picks to hit the big show? I'm loving those seasons he puts up from '67 to '73 (his '71 season, when he'll be paid $3 mill, might go down as the greatest steal in the history of Classic Keeper League), but it does somewhat irk me that he'll be earning $2 mill for the sixth straight season to not play.

Wood's 1971 could be one of the least commonly known great seasons of all time. Vida Blue won MVP but Wood was probably better actually. Really, how often is that mentioned as one of the best pitching seasons ever, yet based on the numbers it probably is.

[Erik Bedard]

I guess nobody wants Callison in a trade, so I'll just make the FA auction a little more interesting.

Gold Sox cut:

Johnny Callison - Sorry Johnny, you've been our biggest star for the past two years, and we'll never forget what you did for the team in '64, but we just can't afford to keep you around any more.
John Orsino - With Randy Hundley taking over, I have no need for three catchers any more. Plus, Orsino's useless for the rest of his career.
John Stephenson - Why did I sign this guy?
Walt Bond - Sorry, but your leukemia will limit your play to the point where we have to let you go. We promise to give your wife a package once you pass away.
Steve Ridzik - Was great in '64, not so much in '65. Enjoy retirement.
Zoilo Versalles - Contract expires, now we need a SS.
John Buzhardt - Losing him to PFA would hurt if he put up anything close to the production of his last two years in '66.
Bennie Daniels - Enjoy retirement.
Juan Pizarro - His best days are clearly behind him.
Jack Baldschun - Had his best years taken away by playing for the Phils in 1961.
Jim Owens - Was my best reliever last year. Of course, that isn't saying much.
Dick Stigman - Go be useless someplace else.

Just looking at Ken Sanders and John Hiller's pages on BR made me realize that I'll finally have a legit closer for four out of five years starting in 1970. That is, if I can hang on to both of them.

[leecemark]

--Callison will join the slim PFA auction class adn I wouldn't be surprised if somebody pays him close to the 10.5M he was going to get from the Gold Sox. Not exactly a superstar, but he is a very solid player in a very weak market. I probably would have kept him and let Daddy Wags go if I'd had to choose between them.

[J W]

I agree with Mark. Callison will still patrol the OF for several years, while Wagner will shortly have the range of a phone booth.

This is a good year for us to be near the cap. We have very little room left on the 25-man roster as it is, and our farm team isn't looking too promising anymore with all our big prospects playing by now.

One more bullet to go and we will have dodged 5/6. And gotten our one loss back albeit at an exorbitant price. :crossfingers:

[catcher24]

--Cuellar pitched 227 innings with a 155 ERA+ in 1966. If Wil doesn't have a slot for him, I might just be able to fit him into my rotation .

I could too. I tried to pry him away from Wil last year, but no luck.

[leecemark]

--Deadline for non-tenders is midnight EST tonight. If you want to add (or withdraw) anyone from your non-tender list today is your last opportunity. Anyone still on your roster at midnight you are responsible for their salary even if you later release them. Everyone has submitted a list now and these are the rosters I have programed thru today. Please let me know ASAP about any errors or ommissions. The reduction in roster sizes allowed me to add some additonal information to the original roster file (the batter ratings drove the file above BBF's max size before).

[catcher24]

Mark - Any possibility you could send the game owners an updated league file? I know I'd appreciate it, and I imagine the others would too. Thanks!:waving

[leecemark]

--The non-tender period is closed. A new file will be sent out to owners with DMB this morning. The Rookie Draft thread will also go up this morning.

[mac195]

Veteran catcher Johnny Romano will join the Pirates for 1966. HC get the Pirates' 1967 2nd round pick as compensation. Good luck, Johnny. We'll miss you.

[leecemark]

--The free agent auction thread is up for you to preview the players available for bidding. Please make sure your rosters and total salaries are updated before the auction on Friday. That info is required to be posted in the auction thread for you to be eligible to bid. These are the rosters I have programed thru the Gold Sox pick of Gene Micheal (4th round).

[leecemark]

Veteran catcher Johnny Romano will join the Pirates for 1966. HC get the Pirates' 1967 2nd round pick as compensation. Good luck, Johnny. We'll miss you.


--Robert I made this trade for the rosters in the above post. You need to confirm to make it official though.

[Edgartohof]

--Robert I made this trade for the rosters in the above post. You need to confirm to make it official though.

Sorry for the delay. The Pirates are Confirming this trade.

[mac195]

HC trade pitcher Pete Richert to the Diablos for their 2nd round pick in 1968.

[ElHalo]

HC trade pitcher Pete Richert to the Diablos for their 2nd round pick in 1968.

Confirm.........

[leecemark]

--Please get your rosters together and managerial profiles submitted by Friday. I'd like them copied and pasted to this thread in something similar to this format. The closer you come to following this the more likely you are to getting your team to perform in the manner (if not quality:p ) you'd like.

25 man active squad
Starting Lineup
C: Tim McCarver (1.75m, 61 draft)
1B: Wes Parker (250K, 64 draft) -AAA
2B: Dick Green (1M, 63 draft, trade with Skipjacks)
3B: Don Wert (1M, 63 draft/trade with Shoeless Joes)
SS: Leo Cardenas (3.25m, 61 draft)
LF: Tommy Agee (500K, 1963 draft/trade with Redbirds)
CF: Willie Mays (12m, franchise player)
RF: Billy Williams (12.50M, 61 draft, trade with Redbirds)

-bench
IF: Dick McAuliffe (4.25m, 61 draft)
IF: Horace Clarke (250K, 1965 draft/trade with Redbirds)
OF: Lee Maye (1.25M, 61 draft)
C: Don Pavletich (500K, 61 draft/trade with Hard Cider)
OF: Adolpho Phillips (250K, 64 draft)
Utl: Cesar Tovar (500K, 65 draft)


Rotation
SP: Gary Peters (4.50m, 61 draft)
SP: Sonny Seibert (1.25M, 64 draft)
SP: Bobby Bolin (2.25, 61 draft)
SP: Larry Dierker (500K, 64 draft) - AAA
RP: Dave Boswell (500K, 64 draft)



- Bullpen
LHSU: Hank Aguirre (2.25M, 61 draft/trade with Redbirds)
LM: John Wyatt (1M, 61 draft/trade with Pirates)
RHSU: Jack Aker (500K, 64 draft)
CL: Lindy McDaniel (2.25M, 61 draft/trade with Skipjacks)
RP: Don Nottebart (1M, 61 draft )
RP: Gerry Arrigo (250K, 65-67)



Farm hands
Kalamazoo Squires AAA, Hamtramack Dragons AA, Cheyboygan Wizards
RP: Tug McGraw (250K, 65 draft) - AA
RP: John Purdin (250K, 64 draft) - AA
SS: Vern Law (750K, 61 draft) - AAA
SP: Jim McGlothlin (250K, 65 draft) - AA
SP: Mel Queen (250K, 64 draft) - A
SP: Woody Fryman (250K, 66 draft) - A
SP: Camilio Pascaul (4m, FA66-68) - extended spring training
RP: Casey Cox (250K, 66 draft) - AA
1B: Rich Reese (250K, 64 draft) - A
3B: Sal Bando (1M, 66 draft) - A
OF: Bob Allison (12.5M, FA66-68) - extended spring training
1B: Mike Epstein (250K, 66 draft)
IF: Jose Pagan (250K, FA65-67) - AAA
C: Del Crandell (250K, FA65-6) - AAA
C: Ken Suarez (250K, 66 draft) - A

Bought out contracts
Gene Oliver (12.25M, FA65-67) - 12.25M cap penalty
Camilio Pascaul (7.75M, FA65-6) - 4M cap penalty





91M for 40 players (plus 2 contract buyouts)

Draft picks traded
--1968 second round pick acquired from Cannons
--1968 second round pick traded to Shoeless Joes

Managerial Profile
Lineup vs RHP
1B: Parker
RF Williams (Phillips)
CF Mays (Phillips)
3B: McAuliffe (Wert, Wert DR)
LF: Agee (Maye)
2B: Green (Tovar)
C McCarver (Paveltich)
SS Cardenas (Tovar)
PH vs RHP: Maye
PH vs LHP: Phillips, Tovar

Lineup vs LHP
1B: Parker
RF Williams (Phillips)
CF Mays (Phillips)
C Paveltich (McCarver)
LF: Agee (Tovar)
3B Wert
2B Green (Tovar)
SS Cardenas (McAullife)

PH vs RHP: Maye, McAuliffe
PH vs LHP: Phillips, Tovar


Pitching
SP1 Petersl
SP2 Bolin
SP3 Seibert
SP4 Dierker
SP5 Boswell
Spot Starter: Nottebart
Mop up: Wyatt, Nottebart
Long man: Nottebart, Wyatt
LH set up: Aguire, Arrigo
RH set up: Aker, McDaniel
RH Closer: McDaniel
LH Closer: McDaniel

Profile
Batting
Bunt for hit: least
Sac bunt: Least
Squeeze: Least
Steal: Least
Take extra bases: Standard
Take pitches: Standard
Pinch hitting
for pitchers: Less
for non-pitchers: Less
for platoon partners: More
in blowouts: Standard
Pitching
pitch around - Standard
IBB - Standard
use relievers - Less
use closers - Less
Defense
hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard

[leecemark]

--Here is what I have for rosters as of the end of this auction. 5 teams are at 40 and 4 others within 1-2 either way. The Pirates need 14 players (contrary to my previous comment they did land 1 free agent). The Gamblers need 6 and the Diablos need to cut a dozen players after their FA blitz last night.
--There is one correction made after I downloaded the attachment. The Stingers signed Curt Simmons only to later see he had been signed by the Diablos. Since Jim was already 11 players over the cap I originally went ahead and let Max have Simmons. When I came back to the thread I see Max had edited from Simmons to Pizzaro. So Pizzaro is a Stinger and Simmons the 52nd Diablo.
--Please point out any errors on your roster ASAP and make needed cuts/signings ASAP. Profiles due by Friday. Anyone under 40 at midnight Friday will have a cap penalty of 250K per spot charged. Anyone over I'll release a minimum wage free agent(s) if you have one. Otherwise I'll select someone else. I'll also be building profiles saturday for any team which doesn't get one submitted by Friday.

[J W]

25 Man Roster
3B Brooks Robinson (18.0) $64-68 T
LF Carl Yazstremski (12.0)*
C Joe Torre (10.25)
SS Jim Fregosi (6.0)
1B Boog Powell (4.75)
RF Tony Oliva (2.25) #62
CF Don Lock (2.0) #62 ^
2B Davey Johnson (.75) #65 ^
- - -
OF Gary Geiger (1.5) ^
OF Mack Jones (.75)
IF Chico Salmon (.5) #64 ^
2B Chuck Hiller (.25) $64-66 ^
C Orlando McFarlane (.25) $64-66 ^
---------------
LHP Sandy Koufax (11.25)
RHP Dean Chance (6.0)
RHP Joe Horlen (4.75)
LHP Sam McDowell (2.5)
LHP Dave McNally (1.75) #62
RHP Jim Bouton (2.0) #62 ^
- - -
RHP Bob Miller (2.0)
LHP Hal Woodeshick (1.75)
RHP Claude Raymond (1.5)
RHP Jack Lamabe (.5) $66-67
RHP Minnie Rojas (.25) #66
RHP Dooley Womack (.25) #66
----------------------------------------
Running Salary (24 players) = 93.75 million

Farm Team
2B Glenn Beckert (.5) #65 v
C Ron Brand (.5) $66-67
RHP Frank Linzy (.5) #63 v
SS Ruben Amaro (.25) $66-67
UT Ossie Chavarria (.25) $66
OF Tito Francona (.25) $66-68
IF Phil Gagliano (.25) $64-66 v
1B Jim Gentile (.25) $66
C Larry Haney (.25) #66
C Bill Heath (.25) $66
LHP Paul Lindblad (.25) #65
C George Mitterwald (.25) #66
OF Floyd Robinson (.25) $65-66 v
OF Bobby Tolan (.25) #65
P Joe Verbanic (.25) #66

Retired

Free Agents
LF Bob Allison (--) PFA
LHP Bo Belinsky (--) $65
RHP Jim Dickson (--) $65
OF Len Gabrielson (--) $64-65
RHP Howie Koplitz (--) $65
SS Ray Oyler (--) $65
C John Sullivan (--) $64-65
2B Jake Wood (--) $64-65

Traded/Released
RHP Bob Friend (--)
C Johnny Edwards (--)
RHP Ed Roebuck (--)
RHP Joe Sparma (--) #64
3B Pete Ward (--) #62 - EBG (1.25)
C/1B John Boccabella (.25) $66
C Billy Bryan (.25) $66

--------------------------------------
Total Salary (42 players) = 98.75 milliion

Lineup vs. RHP
1) LF Yastrzemski* (Gieger*)
2) SS Fregosi (Salmon)
3) RF Oliva* (Geiger*)
4) C Torre (McFarlane 15%)
5) 1B Powell* (Salmon)
6) 3B Robinson (Salmon)
7) CF Lock (Geiger*)
8) 2B Johnson (Hiller 5%)

PH vR - Jones*, Geiger*
PH vL - Hiller, Salmon

Lineup vs. LHP
1) SS Fregosi (Salmon)
2) 2B Hiller (Johnson 10%)
3) RF Oliva* (Geiger*)
4) C Torre (McFarlane)
5) 3B Robinson (Salmon)
6) 1B Powell* (Salmon 50%)
7) CF Lock (Geiger*)
8) LF Yastrzemski* (Geiger*)

PH vR - Jones*, Powell*
PH vL - Johnson, Salmon

Pitching - skip
SP1 - Koufax*
SP2 - Chance
SP3 - McDowell*
SP4 - Horlen
SP5 - McNally*

Spot starter: Bouton
Mop up: Lamabe, Rojas, Bouton
Long man: Rojas, Lamabe, Bouton
LH set up: Woodeshick*, Raymond
RH set up: Womack, Miller
LH closer: Raymond, Woodeshick*
RH closer: Miller, Womack

Profile - standard unless shown

Stealing Bases (SB% rating) - EX=more, VG=average, AV-PR=less
Extra Base (run rating) - EX-VG=more, AV-FR=average, PR=less
*Sac Bunt (w/rating) - EX-AV=average, FR-PR=less
Bunt FH (w/rating) - EX-AV=average, FR-PR=less
Use Relievers (SP rating) - PR-FR=more, AV-VG=average**, EX=less

(* excludes pitchers, set those at average)

*********************************

[J W]

Some of the substitutions aren't set yet, but I've run out of time until Saturday. I'll tweak the lineups this weekend.

PLAY BALL!

[The Dude]

Gamblers 25 Man Roster
RHP Don Drysdale (14.5m, 65-68)
OF Mickey Mantle (13m, 65-68)
LF/3B/1B Harmon Killebrew (12m, Franchise Player)
LHP Jim Kaat (8m, 61 Draft Trade with Defunct Nails)
CF Curt Flood (7m, 61 Draft)
RHP Larry Jackson (6m, 61 Draft Trade with Knights)
RHP Mike Cuellar (4m, 61 Draft)
RHP Gaylord Perry (2.5m, 62 Draft)
2B Jerry Adair (2m, 61 Draft Trade with Legends)
OF Rico Carty (2m, 63 Draft)
1B Moose Skowron (1.75m, 61 Draft)
3B Ken Boyer (1.25m, 65-67 Trade with Hard Cider)
RHP Al Worthington (1.50m, 61 Draft)
RHP Mel Stottlemyre (1.50m, 64 Draft)
C Buck Rodgers (1.25m, 61 Draft)
RHP Moe Drabowsky (1m, 61 Draft)
RHP Bob Lee (1m, 64 Draft)
1B George Scott (1m, 66 Draft)
SS Rico Petrocelli (1m, 63 Draft)
RHP Ron Herbel (1m, 63 Draft)
C Paul Casanova (.50m, 65 Draft)
SS Roy McMillan (.25m, 64-66)
LF/1B Tommy McCraw (.25m, 65-67)
OF Jose Cardenal (.50m, 63 Draft)
P Gene Brabender (.25m, 66 Draft)





Farm Hands
OF Wes Covington (3.50m, 64 E Draft Trade with Hard Cider)
OF Gates Brown (1m, 63 Draft)
RHP Gary Wagner (.75, 65 Draft)
OF Bob Oliver (.50, 65 Draft)
2B Cookie Rojas (.75m, 62 Draft)
2B John Donaldson (.25m, 66 Draft)
1B Ed Kranepool (.25m 64-66)
3B John Kennedy (.25m, 64-66)
RHP Phil Ortega (.25m, 65-67)
Dave Adlesh -.25 Million (3 years) C
Tito Francona - .25 Million (3 Years) 1B
Roberto Pena - .25 Million (3 Years ) SS
Marv Staehle - .25 Million (3 Years ) 2B
Bob Allen - .25 Million (2 Years ) LHP
Dennis Aust - .25 Million (1 Year) RHP
Total Salary = 90.25 Million
34 Players


Lineup Vs RHP:
1.RF-Rico Carty
2.CF-Mickey Mantle (Jose Cardenal 35%)
3.LF-Jose Cardenal
4.3B-Harmon Killebrew
5.1B-George Scott
6.2B-Jerry Adair
7.SS-Rico Petrocelli (Jerry Adair-45%)
8.C-Paul Casanova (Buck Rodgers - 40%)
9.Pitcher
Pinch Hitter: Default

Lineup VS LHP:
1.RF-Rico Carty
2.CF-Mickey Mantle (Jose Cardenal 35%)
3.LF-Jose Cardenal
4.3B-Harmon Killebrew
5.1B-George Scott
6.2B-Jerry Adair
7.SS-Rico Petrocelli (Jerry Adair-45%)
8.C-Paul Casanova (Buck Rodgers - 40%)
9.Pitcher
Pinch Hitter: Default

Pitching Rotation:
SP1: Don Drysdale
SP2: Mike Cuellar
SP3: Gaylord Perry
SP4: Jim Kaat
SP5: Larry Jackson
Spot: Gaylord Perry
Mop: Mel Stottlemyre
Long: Mel Stottlemyre
RH Setup: Bob Lee, Moe Drabowsky
LH Setup: Moe Drabowsky, Bob Lee
Closer: Al Worthington, Moe Drabowsky

15 Day DL


Profile
Batting
Bunt for hit: Normal
Sac bunt: More
Squeeze: Normal
Steal: Less
Take extra bases: More
Take pitches: More

Pinch hitting
for pitchers: Standard
for non-pitchers: Less
for platoon partners: Standard
in blowouts: Standard

Pitching
pitch around - Normal
IBB - Standard
use relievers - standard
use closers - More

Defense
hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard


Missing Picks:
-1966 Second Round PIck Traded To Legends
-1967 First Round Pick Traded to Legends.

Acquired Picks:

C: Paul Casanova (75%) Buck Rodgers
2B: Jerry Adair
SS: Rico Petrocelli
LF: Jose Cardenal

[catcher24]

25 MAN ACTIVE ROSTER

STARTERS
C: Bill Freehan 4.25M Contract: 1961 Rookie, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
1B:*Willie McCovey 10.25M Contract:1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
2B:*Joe Morgan 1M Contract: 1963 Rookie, Bump 1966 Exp: 1968
3B: Ron Santo 12M Contract:1961 Draft, Franchise Player Exp: N/A
SS: Gene Alley 500K Contract: 1963 Rookie, Bump 1966 Exp: 1968
LF: Felipe Alou 4.25M Contract: 1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
CF: *Jim Northrup 1.25M Contract: 1964 Rookie, Bump 1967 Exp: 1969
RF: *Rusty Staub 1M Contract: 1963 Rookie, Bump 1966 Exp: 1968

BENCH
C: *Jake Gibbs 4.25M Contract: 1966 FA, 2 Years Exp: 1967
C:
IF: #Bob Saverine 4.25M Contract: 1966 FA, 2 Years Exp: 1967
IF: Jim Davenport 2M Contract: 1965 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1967
OF: Ollie Brown 250K Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
OF:*Art Shamsky 500K Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
OF: Mike Shannon 10.25M Contract: 1966 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1968

STARTING PITCHERS
Luis Tiant 1.5M Contract: 1964 Rookie, Bump 1967 Exp: 1969
*Tommy John 2M Contract: 1963 Rookie, Bump 1966 Exp: 1968
Fergie Jenkins 1M Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
Jack Fisher 1.25M Contract: 1965 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1967
Jim Nash 250K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971

BULLPEN
Phil Regan 1.75M Contract:1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
Ron Kline 2.25M Contract:1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
Bob Locker 500K Contract: 1965 Rookie Draft, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
Dan Osinski 1.25 Contract:1962 Rookie, Bump 1965 Exp: 1967
Joe Moeller 250K Contract: 1964 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1966
*Chris Zachary 250K Contract: 1965 FA, 2 Years Exp: 1966


MINOR LEAGUES
C: Dick Dietz 500K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
C: Gene Oliver 2.25M Contract: 1966 FA, 2 Years Exp: 1967
1B:
2B:
3B:
SS: Ron Hansen 250K Contract: 1965 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1967
OF:#Reggie Smith 1M Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
OF:*Rick Monday 750K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
OF:*Ted Uhlaender 250K Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
OF:
SP: Bill Hands 1M Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
SP:*Al Downing 1.75M Contract:1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
RP:Ted Abernathy 1.25M Contract: 1961 Draft, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
RP: Eddie Watt 750K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
P: Blue Moon Odom 250K Contract: 1964 Rookie, Bump 1967 Exp: 1969
P: *Grant Jackson 250K Contract: 1965 Rookie, Bump 1968 Exp: 1970
P: Dave Baldwin 250K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
P: Cecil Upshaw 250K Contract: 1966 Rookie, Bump 1969 Exp: 1971
P: Bill Monbouquette 4.25M Contract: 1966 FA, 2 Years Exp: 1967

Contract Buyouts: Mike Ryan, 1.75M


TOTAL SALARY = $85M for 40 players

DRAFT PICKS TRADED AWAY:
1967 - (My 2nd round goes to Cannons) NOTE: Returned to me in another trade.

DRAFT PICKS OBTAINED VIA TRADES:

1967: Dude's Gamblers 1st round pick
Cannon's 1st round pick
Mac's 1st round pick
Stingers 1st round pick.
Cannons 2nd round pick.
Mac's 3rd round pick.
1968: Redbirds 1st round pick.

LINEUPS AND STRATEGIES FOR 1966

Lineup vs RHP
*Morgan, 2B (#Saverine; DR, Saverine)
*Staub, RF (*Shamsky, 5%; DR, Shannon)
Alou, LF (*Shamsky, 10%; DR, Brown)
*McCovey, 1B (Alou; DR, Alou)
Santo, 3B (Davenport)
*Northrup, CF (Brown)
Alley, SS (Davenport)
Freehan, C (Gibbs, 45%)
Pitcher
PH vs LHP: Shannon; Alou; Davenport; Brown
PH vs RHP: Shamsky; Northrup; Staub; Gibbs


Lineup vs LHP
*Morgan, 2B (#Saverine, 20%; DR, Saverine)
Shannon, RF (Staub)
Santo, 3B (Davenport)
*McCovey, 1B (Alou; DR, Alou)
Alou, LF (Brown)
*Northrup, CF (#Saverine)
Alley, SS (Davenport)
Freehan, C (Gibbs)
Pitcher
PH vs LHP: Shannon; Davenport; Brown; Saverine
PH vs RHP: Northrup; Shamsky; Gibbs; Saverine

Pitching Assignments
5 Man Rotation (Skip)
SP1 *Tommy John
SP2 Luis Tiant
SP3 Fergie Jenkins
SP4 Jack Fisher
SP5 Jim Nash
Spot Starter: Chris Zachary; Dan Osinski
Mopup Relief: Dan Osinski; Chris Zachary
Longman: Bob Locker; Ron Kline; Joe Moeller
LH Setup:
RH Setup:
Closer: Phil Regan

Managerial Profile
Hitting
Bunt for hit: Normal
Sac Bunt: Normal
Squeeze: Normal
Steal: Standard
Take Extra Bases: Standard
Take Pitches: Standard
Pinch hit for pitchers: Standard
Pinch hit for non-pitchers: Standard
Pinch hit for Platoon Partner: Standard
Pinch hit in blowouts: Standard

Pitching
Pitch Around: Standard
IBB: Standard
Use Relievers: More
Use Closers: Most

Defense
Hold Runners: Standard
IF In: Standard
Guard Lines: Standard

[mac195]

Major League
C: Tom Haller (2M) '61
C: Jerry Zimmerman (250K) '66 FA
1B: Norm Cash (10.25M) '61
2B: Bill Mazeroski (250K) '65-'67 FA
2B: Ron Hunt (1M) '63
SS: Denis Menke (750K) '62
SS: Larry Brown (1M) '63
3B: Dick Allen (2.5M) '63
OF: Frank Robinson (12M) franchise
OF-1B: Ron Fairly (2.25M) '61
CF: Russ Synder (1M) '61 (from Pirates)
OF: Dave Nicholson (250K) '64-'66 FA
OF: Rick Reichardt (250K) '64
OF: Rocky Colavito (3M) '66 FA
SP: Jim Bunning (9M) '61
SP: Lee Stange (1.25M) '61
SP: Steve Hargan (250K) '65
SP: Dennis Bennett (1M) '62 (from Gold Sox)
SP: Larry Jaster (500K) '65 (from Pirates)
SP: Bruce Howard (750K) '63
RP: Steve Hamilton (1.75M) '61 (from Legends)
RP: Stu Miller (7.25M) '61
RP: Bob Humphreys (750K) '62
RP: Pat Jarvis (250K) '66
RP: Billy McCool (750K) '64
Minors
C: Jack Hiatt (250K) '64
C: Jerry May (250K) '65-'67 FA
2B: Dick Howser (250K) '66-'67 FA
2B: Mike Andrews (500K) '66
OF: Roy White (500K) '65
OF: Roger Maris (1.00M) '65-'67 FA
OF: Steve Whitaker (250K) '66
OF: Johnny Callison (5M) '66-'69 FA
OF: Len Gabrielson (750K) '66-'68 FA
SP: Mickey Lolich (3M) '63 traded to Redbirds
SP: Dick Selma (250K) '65
SP: Luke Walker (250K) '65
SP: Ken Holtzman (250K) '65
SP: Pete Richert (750K) '62 traded to Diablos
RP: Ron Taylor (1M) '62
RP: Dick Hughes (250K) '66
RP: Pete Cimino (250K) '65

OF: Rocky Colavito (13.25M) '66 FA (bought out for $6.75M)
C: Smokey Burgess (250K) '65-'66 FA dead contract

40 players/$78.25 M

Retired:
RP: Masanori Murakami (500K) '64

Expired contract:
SS: Andre Rodgers (2M) '64-'65 FA (from Legends)
OF: Lenny Green (250K) '64-'65 FA
SP: Bill Stafford (2.0M) '65 FA

Non-tendered:
RP: Dick Radatz (2.75M) '62
SP: Sammy Ellis (750K) '62

Additional picks:
2nd- '67 Gold Sox
2nd- '67 Pirates
2nd- '68 Diabos (for Pete Richart)
3rd- '68 Gold Sox
1st- '69 Gold Sox
Picks traded away:
1st- '67 (Legends)
3rd- '69 (Skipjacks)

Lineup vs. RHP
1 Snyder CF (Reichardt)
2 Fairly RF (Whitaker)
3 Robinson LF (Reichardt)
4 Allen 3B (Menke) Menke DR
5 Cash 1B (Fairly)
6 Menke SS (Brown) Brown DR
7 Haller C (Zimmerman)
8 Mazeroski 2B (Hunt)
PH vs RHP: Reichardt, Whitaker, Nicholson
PH vs LHP: Reichardt, Nicholson, Colavito
Lineup vs. LHP
1 Menke SS (Brown) Brown DR
2 Reichardt CF (Snyder) Snyder DR
3 Robinson LF (Snyder)
4 Allen 3B (Menke) Menke DR
5 Cash 1B (Fairly)
6 Nicholson RF (Colavito)
7 Haller C (Zimmerman 50%)
8 Mazeroski 2B (Hunt)
PH vs RHP: Fairly, Snyder
PH vs LHP: Colavito, Hunt

Pitching
SP1: Bunning
SP2: Hargan
SP3: Jaster
SP4: Stange
SP5: Howard (skip)
Spot: Jarvis, Humphreys
Mop up: Bennet, Humphreys
Long man: Humphreys, Bennett, Hamilton
LH set up: McCool, Hamilton
RH set up: Miller, Humphreys
LH closer: McCool, Hamilton
RH closer: Miller, McCool, Jarvis

Profile
Batting
bunt for hit: less
sac bunt: less
squeeze: less
steal: less
take extra bases: standard
take pitches: standard

pinch hitting
for pitchers: more
for non-pitchers: standard
for platoon partners: standard
in blowouts: standard

Pitching
pitch around: standard
IBB: standard
use relievers: more (Bunning less)
use closers: more

Defense
hold runners: standard
IF in: standard
guard lines: standard

[ElHalo]

The Diablos cut:

Brinkman, Bruce, Buhl, Buzhardt, Hank Fischer, Friend, Gardner, Hannan, Jay, Lanier, Fred Newman, Roberts, Simmons



The Diablos sign to one year contracts:

Ellis, Hamilton, Hendley, Maxvill, Nen, O'Dell, O'Toole, Roof, Sheldon, George Smith, Lee Thomas

Total of 40 players, $95.25 mill including the cut players.

Roster is uipdated on the roster thread; managerial profile will be up tomorrow.

[Erik Bedard]

EB Gold Sox

Full Roster:

Clay Dalrymple (1M, 61 draft)
Deron Johnson (4.5M, 61 draft)
Dick Groat (4M .61 draft)
Tony Conigliaro (1.5M, 64 draft)
Harvey Kuenn (2M, 61 draft)
Leon Wagner (9.25M, 61 draft)
Tony Cloninger (1M, 61 draft)
Lew Burdette (1M, 61 draft)
Barry Latman (1M, 61 draft)
Roy Face (2.25M, 61 draft)
Ken Berry (500K, 62 draft)
Steve Blass (500K, 64 draft)
Ken Sanders (250K, 64 draft)
Lou Piniella (250K, 64 draft)
Randy Hundley (250K, 64 draft)
Tom Kelley (250K, 64 draft)
Lew Krausse (500K, 61 draft)
Tommie Sisk (1M, 62 draft)
Jose Santiago (250K, 63 draft)
Tommy Harper (750K, 63 draft)
Whitey Ford (8M thru 67)
Mark Belanger (250K, 65 draft)
Ron Swoboda (500K, 65 draft)
Jim Lonborg (500K, 65 draft)
Mike Hedlund (250K, 65 draft)
John Hiller (250K, 65 draft)
Nolan Ryan (750K, 66 draft)
Stan Bahnsen (500K, 66 draft)
Bob Watson (250K, 66 draft)
Gene Michael (250K, 66 draft)
Pete Ward (1.25M, 61 draft/trade from SJ)
Jerry Buchek (1.5M thru 67)
Jim Perry (20.75M thru 70)
Wally Bunker (1.75M thru 68)
Don Schwall (1M thru 66)
Jack Sanford (500K thru 66)
Maury Wills (7.75M thru 69)

Depth Chart:

C: Hundley (Dalrymple vs. LHP)
1B: Johnson (Kuenn 15%)
2B: Buchek (Groat 45%)
3B: Schaal (Groat 20%)
SS: Wills (Groat)
LF: Wagner (Harper 10%)
CF: Berry (Harper)
RF: Conigliaro (Harper 15%, Kuenn 10%)

Lineup:

SS M. Wills
3B P. Schaal
LF L. Wagner
RF T. Conigliaro
1B D. Johnson
CF K. Berry
C R. Hundley
2B J. Buchek
Pitcher

Lineup vs. RHP:

SS M. Wills
3B P. Schaal
LF L. Wagner
RF T. Conigliaro
1B D. Johnson
CF K. Berry
C C. Dalrymple
2B J. Buchek
Pitcher

PH vs. RHP: Harper, Hundley/Dalrymple
PH vs. LHP: Kuenn, Groat

Rotation:

SP1 Perry
SP2 Krausse
SP3 Santiago
SP4 Lonborg
SP5 Cloninger

Bullpen:

Spot Starter 1: Ford
Spot Starter 2: Blass
Long man: Blass
Mopup 1: Schwall
Mopup 2: Sanders
Setup 1: Latman
Setup 2: Burdette
Setup 3: Sanford
Closer 1: Face
Closer 2: Ford

Profile:

Batting

Bunt for hit: Least (Harper, Wills: Standard)
Sac bunt: Standard
Squeeze: Less
Steal: Less (Harper, Wills: Most)
Take extra bases: Standard (Harper, Wills: Most)
Take pitches: More

Pinch hitting

for pitchers: More
for non-pitchers: Least
for platoon partners: Standard
in blowouts: Most

Pitching

pitch around - More
IBB - Standard
use relievers - Most
use closers - More

Defense

hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard


Traded picks:

1968 - 2nd round to Skipjacks (Koufax/Schaal)
1967 - 2nd round to Hard Cider (Koufax)
1968 - 1st round to Redbirds (Versalles)
1969 - 1st round to Hard Cider (Koufax)
1967 - 3rd round to Hard Cider (Koufax)
1970 - 2nd round to Shoeless Joes (1965 draft)

Acquired picks:

NONE :dismay:

[Wasp]

Stingers


Roster:
Earl Battey (4.75M/1 year)
Sam Bowens (250k/1 year)
Johnny Briggs (750k, 64' draft)
Lou Brock (7.5M, 61' draft)
Byron Browne (250k/1 year)
Tito Fuentes (2.25M/1 year)
Chuck Harrison (750k/1 year)
Mike Hershberger (500k/1 year)
Chuck Hinton (4.5M, 61' draft)
Elston Howard (3.75M/1 year)
Don Kessinger (250k, 64' draft)
Jerry Lumpe (1M, 61' draft)
Eddie Mathews (8.5M/2 years)
Felix Millan (250K, 66' draft)
Manny Mota (750k, 62' draft)
Bobby Murcer (250k, 65' draft)
Norm Siebern (3.5M, 61' draft)
Charley Smith (1M, 61' draft)
Bob Tillman (1.75M, 62' draft)
Zoilo Versalles (750k/2 years)

Pitchers:
Don Dennis (500k, 65' draft)
Turk Farrell (2M, 61' draft)
Joe Gibbon (2.75M/1 year)
Bill Hepler (250k/1 year)
Dennis Higgins (250K, 66' draft)
Catfish Hunter (250K, 65' draft)
Johnny Klippstein (1M, 61' draft)
Cal Koonce (1.5M, 63' draft) Doubled
Denny Lemaster (1.75M, 62' draft)
Phil Niekro (1.25M, 64' draft)
John O'Donoghue (2M/2 years)
Claude Osteen (10.5M, 61' draft)
Jim Palmer (12M, 65' draft) Franchise Player
Milt Pappas (5.5M/2 years)
Juan Pizzaro (250k/1 year)
Bob Sadowski (1.5M, 63' draft) Doubled
Bob Shaw (2.5M, 61' draft)
Don Sutton (1M, 66' draft)
Ron Willis (250K, 66' draft)
Rick Wise (500k, 64' draft)

Buyout:
Jack Cullen - 2.5M

Total Salary 40 Players; 93.25 Million

Lineup:

CF Lou Brock
RF Manny Mota (Johnny Briggs 40%)
3B Eddie Mathews (Charley Smith 10%)
1B Norm Siebern (Chuck Harrison 30%)
C Earl Battey (Elston Howard 20%)
LF Mike Hershberger
SS Don Kessinger
2B Jerry Lumpe (Tito Fuentes 30%)
Pitcher

Pitchers:

Rotation:

Claude Osteen
Don Sutton
Jim Palmer
Milt Pappas
Denny Lemaster (skip)

Bullpen:

Spot Starter: Cal Koonce
Long man: Catfish Hunter
Mopup: Bob Shaw
RHSU: John O'Donoghue
LHSU: Joe Gibbon
CL: Rick Wise (Bill Hepler 40%)

Profile:

Batting

Bunt for hit: Least
Sac bunt: Less
Squeeze: Less
Steal: Least
Take extra bases: Standard
Take pitches: More

Pinch hitting

for pitchers: Standard
for non-pitchers: Least
for platoon partners: Standard
in blowouts: More

Pitching

pitch around - More
IBB - Standard
use relievers - Standard
use closers - Standard

Defense

hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard

[ElHalo]

Starting Lineup
C- Johnny Roseboro ($9.25)
1B- Bill White ($6.5 through 1966)
2B- Pete Rose ($3)
3B- Jim Ray Hart ($1.5)
SS- Luis Aparicio ($8.25 through 1969)
LF- Willie Stargell ($4)
CF- Al Kaline ($10.25)
RF-Roberto Clemente ($12)
Bench
C- J.C. Martin ($1)
IF- Dick Nen ($0.25)
IF- Ken McMullen ($0.75)
OF- Jim Gosger ($0.25 through 1967)
OF- Lou Johnson ($4.75 through 1967)
Utl/PH- Dal Maxvill ($0.25)
Utl/PH- George Smith ($0.25)
Rotation
SP1- Earl Wilson ($1.75)
SP2- George Brunet ($0.5)
SP3- Pete Richert ($0.75)
SP4- Jim Merritt ($1)
SP5- Jim O'Toole ($3.75)
Bullpen
CL- Eddie Fisher ($1.75)
RH Setup- Fred Gladding ($1.25)
LH Setup- Joe Hoerner ($0.25)
Longman- Clyde Wright ($0.25)
SpotSP- Billy O'Dell ($4.75)

Farm hands

C- Phil Roof ($1.5)
C-
2B-
2B-
3B-
SS-
LF-
CF- Greg Goossen ($0.25)
RF- Lee Thomas ($0.25)
SP- Wilbur Wood ($2)
SP- Bill Singer ($0.25)
RP- Stan Williams ($1.5)
RP- Jack Hamilton ($3)
P - Sammy Ellis ($0.25)
P - Joe Coleman ($0.25)
P - Chuck Hartenstein ($0.25)
P - Frank Bertaina ($0.25)
P - Jim Brewer ($1.5)
P - Don Cardwell ($2)
P - Bob Hendley ($0.25)
P - Rollie Sheldon ($0.25)

1968 second round pick traded to Hard Cider

Managerial Profile
Lineup vs Both

SS: Aparicio (Maxvill 10%)
3B: Hart (McMullen 10%)
LF: Stargell (Johnson 20%)
CF: Kaline (Gosger 20%)
RF: Clemente (Johnson 10%)
1B: White (Nen 5%)
C: Roseboro (Martin 15%)
2B: Pete Rose (Smith 10%)

Pinch hitting: Johnson, Gosger, Martin, McMullen, Maxvill, Nen, Smith

Rotation
SP1- Earl Wilson
SP2- George Brunet
SP3- Pete Richert
SP4- Jim Merritt
SP5- Jim O'Toole

Spot Starter: O'Dell, Wright
Mopup: Gladding, Wright
Long man: O'Dell, Gladding
LH set up: O'Dell, Hoerner
RH set up: Fisher, Gladding
LH closer: Hoerner, Fisher
RH closer: Hoerner, Fisher


Profile

Bunt for hit: Least
Sac bunt: Least
Squeeze: Least
Steal: Least
Take extra bases: Standard
Take pitches: Standard
Pinch hitting
for pitchers: Standard
for non-pitchers: Standard
for platoon partners: Standard
in blowouts: More
Pitching
pitch around - less
IBB - less
use relievers - most
use closers - more

Defense
hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard

[Edgartohof]

The Pirates would like to announce a trade with the Stingers. The Pirates are sending relief pitcher Dick Lines to the Stingers in exchange for SS Zoilo Versalles.

The Pirates are sad to see Lines leave, as they feel he could be a solid addition to their bullpen, but they had a need to fill a hole in their lineup, and they saw that as more important at the moment.

[Wasp]

The Stingers confirm the trade.

[leecemark]

--The offseason is officially closed. I'll leave the thread open through the weekend for any corrections/additions that need to be made. If I've missed something along the way please let me know as soon as possible. I show 5 teams not at 40 players now. The Cannons (38), Gold Sox (-3), Hard Cider (+1) and Gamblers (-1) are minor issues. The Pirates still have some serious work to do with only 26 players under contract.
--Robert, you need to add a few pitchers (only 10) and at least 1 more catcher (less than 500 AB total and Talton is not even eligible except in case of injury) as part of your 14. Unless you can show me a post I missed the missing players reduce your cap figure for this season to 96.50M (250K for each player short). The same would apply to the other 3 teams under, although its less than 1M of a cap hit in each of their cases. Mac, you need to either point out who shouldn't be on your roster or cut someone today.
--If you haven't submitted a 25 man roster and profile I've set one up for your team. Please submit as soon as possible so to get it to where you want it. Max, Lines is in the minors until you make an adjustment to your profile. I won't be posting the temporary ones. You'll know who is where in your rotation from the games reports, but you'll have to check the boxscores at Lew's website once he gets games posted there.
--Here are the rosters I have for Opeing Day and the list of current free agents. Teams may sign one player in excess of 40 after each series, assuming they have cap space, after each series.

[mac195]

Mark, Smokey Burgess is cut from the HC 40-man roster.

[Edgartohof]

The Pirates sign Pitchers John Buzhardt and Jack Kralick. They also sign Catcher Russ Nixon.

Starters:
C: Johnny Romano (RH) - 1M, 61Draft
1B: Don Mincher (LH) - 1.75M, 61 Draft
2B: Tony Taylor (RH) - 750K, 61 Draft
3B: Ed Charles (RH) - 1.5M, 62 Draft
SS: Zoillo Versalles (??) - 750K - 66 FA draft - 2 year deal
LF: Don Demeter (RH) - 750K, '61 Draft
CF: Vada Pinson (LH) - 10M, 61 Draft
RF: Jim King (LH) - 2.25M, 61 Draft

Bench:
C: C: Jim Coker (RH) - 500K
1B: Joe Adcock (RH) - 250K, '65 PFA
3B: (3B/1B/LF) Danny Cater (RH) - 500K
SS: Wayne Causey (LH) - 1.25M, '61 Draft
OF: Willie Davis (LH) - 1.5M, '65 PFA - 2 year deal
OF: Cleon Jones (RH) - 250K, '63 Draft

Rotation:
SP1: Juan Marichal (RH) - 11M, '61 Draft
SP2: Chris Short (LH) - 10.25M, '61 Draft
SP3: Al Jackson (LH) - 750K, '61 Draft
SP4: Marcelino Lopez (LH) - ???M, '64 Draft
SP5: Bucky Brandon (RH) - 250K, '66 Draft

Bullpen:
CL: Hoyt Wilhelm (RH) - 11M, '61 Draft
RHSU: Dave Wickersham (RH) - 750K, '61 Draft
LHSU: Ted Davidson (LH) - 250K, '65 Draft
Longman: Pete MIkkelsen (RH) - 500K, '64 Draft
Mopup: Jack Kralick (LH) - 250K - '66 FA Draft
Spot Starter: John Buzhardt (RH) - 250K - '66 FA draft

Minors:
C: Russ Nixon (LH) - 250K
OF: Roger Repoz (LH) - 500K


Lineup Vs. RHP
1. Vada Pinson - CF - (LH) [Willie Davis - (LH) - 10%]
2. Zoillo Versalles - SS - (RH)
3. Don Mincher - 1B - (LH)
4. Don Demeter - LF - (RH)
5. Johnny Romano - C - (RH) [Jim Coker - (RH) - 10%]
6. Jim King - RF (LH) [Willie Davis - (LH) - 20%]
7. Ed Charles - 3B - (RH) [Danny Cater - (RH) - 5%]
8. Tony Taylor - 2B - (RH)

Lineup Vs. LHP
1. Vada Pinson - CF - (LH)
2. Zoillo Versalles - SS - (RH)
3.Joe Adcock - 1B - (RH)
4. Cleon Jones - LF - (RH)
5. Johnny Romano - C - (RH) [Jim Coker - (RH) - 10%]
6. Jim King - RF - (RH) [Willie Davis - (LH) - 10%]
7. Ed Charles - 3B - (RH) [Danny Cater (RH) - 15%]
8. Tony Taylor - 2B - (RH)

[538280]

Sorry not to get this up earlier

Cannons Major League 25-Man Roster

Starting Lineup
C-John Bateman (.5) (drafted 1963, leaves after 1968)
1B-Fred Valentine (.25) (contract expires after 1966)
2B-Jim Lefebvre (.5) (drafted 1965, leaves after 1970)
3B-Don Buford (.75) (drafted 1963, leaves after 1968)
SS-Bert Campaneris (1) (drafted 1964, leaves after 1969)
LF-Tom Tresh (2)
CF-Jimmy Wynn (1) (drafted 1963, leaves after 1968)
RF-Hank Aaron (12)

Bench
C-Jim Pagliaroni (5.25)
1B-Fred Whitfield (1.25) (drafted 1962, leaves after 1967)
IF-Dalton Jones (.25) (drafted 1964, leaves after 1969)
SS-Eddie Bressoud (.5) (contract expires after 1966)
OF-Jay Johnstone (.25) (drafted 1966, leaves after 1971)
OF-Al Ferrara (.25) (drafted 1963, leaves after 1968)

Rotation
SP1-Steve Barber (2)
SP2-Mudcat Grant (2)
SP3-Dick Ellsworth (4)
SP4-Ray Washburn (1.5)

Bullpen
CL-Ron Perranoski (7.25)
RH Setup-Don McMahon (10.5) (contract expires after 1969)
LH Setup-Wes Stock (1.25)
Relief-Caroll Sembera (.25) (contract expires after 1966)
Longman-Orlando Pena (.75)
Mopup-Hal Reniff (.25) (contract expires after 1966)
SpotSP-Ray Sadecki (9.25) (contract expires after 1968)

Managerial Profile
Lineup vs. RHP
1. Tresh, LF (Ferrara)
2. Lefebvre, 2B (Jones)
3. Aaron, RF (Johnstone)
4. Valentine, 1B (Whitfield 10%)
5. Bateman, C (Pagliaroni 15%)
6. Wynn, CF (Johnstone 35%)
7. Buford, 3B (Jones 5%)
8. Campaneris, SS (Bressoud)
PH: Ferrara, Whitfield, Pagliaroni

Lineup vs. LHP
1. Wynn, CF (Johnstone 10%)
2. Lefebvre, 2B (Jones)
3. Aaron, RF (Johnstone)
4. Valentine, 1B (Whitfield)
5. Bateman, C (Pagliaroni 10%)
6. Tresh, LF (Ferrara 10%
7. Campaneris, SS (Bressoud)
8. Buford, 3B (Jones 15%)
PH: Ferrara, Pagliaroni, Johnstone

Pitching
SP1 Barber
SP2 Grant
SP3 Ellsworth
SP4 Washburn
SP5 Sadecki (skip)
Spot starter: Sadecki, Pena
Mop up: Pena, Reniff
Long man: Reniff, Stock
LH set up: Stock, Sembera
RH set up: Perranoski, Sembera
LH closer: McMahon, Perranoski
RH closer: McMahon, Perranoski

Profile
Batting
Bunt for hit: Less
Sac bunt: Less (Aaron-never)
Squeeze: Less
Steal: Standard (Aaron, Campaneris-more)
Take extra bases: Standard
Take pitches: Standard
Pinch hitting
for pitchers: Standard
for non-pitchers: Standard
for platoon partners: More
in blowouts: More
Pitching
pitch around - Standard
IBB - Standard
use relievers - Standard
use closers - Standard

Defense
hold runners - Standard
IF in - Standard
guard lines - Standard