Power Pros Forum

(Again, sorry for the horrid title)
(Due to my previous log's save being corrupted, I started this one.)
Rules:
(Target is rich, so why would I have a budget of only 40 million, this rule has been waived.
(The no one above 35 rule has been waived.)
Can not sign any F/A at the start of the season. (This counts for 09 season, 10 season, etc.)
Cannot trade with the Orlando Wildboys
Cannot sign anyone who has previously been on the Orlando Wildboys
Nevermind with this one too, Target is rich, I can now sign and trade for people for as much as they want.

New Orleans Gazelle

February 19th, 2007

New commissioner Clyde McFloyd has announced the expansion of MLB into the cities of Orlando and New Orleans, respectively, they will be called the Wildboys and the Hornets, this announcement comes exactly 1 year after Bud Selig resigned due to health and family issues. Clyde has stated that the owners of the Wildboys are Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the owners of the Hornets are Target Corporation. Fans of baseball in the New Orleans area that we interviewed suspect that this will cause a rivalry between the two expansion teams as both companies own department stores that already rival for customers wallets.


February 27th, 2007

Orlando Planking

The new GM's of the two expansion teams, the Orlando Wildboys and the New Orleans Hornets have been announced, for the Wildboys it is former ace Sandy Koufax, who has ceased all operations with his former team, the Dodgers to pursue a career in the managing portion of the game, for the Hornets, in a total surprise and announcement that will cause rage in the MLB fanbase is current commissioner Clyde McFloyd, we reached him for an interview while he was in Orlando.

"I don't know why you think everyone will get mad, you know, it's not actually me that decides the trades, it's my race of ESPN analysts that do, don't worry. I aint gonna pull no F. Hernandez for Albert Pujols deal, plus isn't that guy like 40?"


January 22nd, 2008

New Orleans Gazelle

Just months before the start of the 2008 MLB season, the commissioner, Clyde McFloyd has announced that the Wildboys will play in the National League East division and the New Orleans Hornets will play in the National League Central so that the leagues will stay evened out. Due to this, the NL Central would have had 7 teams, but with the recent sales of the Pirates and the Brewers, both teams will move to the American League Central, and the American League West, respectively.
(From now on, it'll be the Gazelle's newspaper only.)

Brewers in the... West?? Why not Astros?

New Orleans Gazelle
March 31st, 2008

It's just about baseball time! Most of you Hornets fans have probably already seen the roster for this new team, but in case you haven't, here it is!

MLB Fielders

Junge
(EDFED

Bannister
(EDFDE)

Abraham
FCFEF

Denham
(FFEED)

Conti
(EEDED

Duran
(EBFEF)

Rolls
(FFEED)

Basner
(FEFEE)

Pote
(EFEFE)

McMillon
(EDEDD)

Wesson
(EFFEE)

Connolly
(FFFDD)

Coste
(FFFEE)

AAA Fielders

Lombard
(FEEEE)

Inglett
(FFEDD)

Cannon
(EFEEF)

Freed
(FFEDE)

Medrano
(FDFEF)

Lockwood
(EFEFE)

Pedroia
(GEGFF)

Maza
(GDFFF)

Roney
(EEFDD)

Edit: Brewers: Well I sure made a jiffity wiffity, I'd be not sure of this here Astros in the west indeed yup siree.

(I honestly forgot about the Astros.)

April 1st, 2008
From Clyde McFloyd's office

Clyde: Timmy, our team sure does suck!
Timmy: I know I know, but Mr. Target said no free agents, we can't stop it. How many wins do you think we'll get?
Clyde: 1.5.
Timmy: But sir...
Clyde: Enough!
Timmy: Fine.
Clyde: Anyways, I was thinking about making a lineup...
Timmy: You haven't made the lineup yet!?!
Clyde: No, I thought the manager would do that.
Timmy: You said you're the GM/Manager/Hitting Coach/Farm Director/Pitching Coach and the Scout!
Clyde: Oh yes, right.
......
Clyde: Okay, here's what I got.

Lineup: (NO DH)
1. Conti
2. Rolls
3. Duran
4. Abraham
5. McMillon
6. Bannister
7. Connolly
8. Coste
9. Pitcher

Lineup: (DH)
1. Conti
2. Rolls
3. Duran
4. Abraham
5. McMillon
6. Bannister
7. Connolly
8. Coste
9. Junge (DH)

Timmy: Fine, it's good.
Clyde: Thank you, I put in my best every time.
Clyde: Now when's the start of the season?

(As you can see, Clyde is a klutz, anyways, if you want a player as an agent, tell me, you guys can say their practice, when they will play, etc.)

New Orleans Gazelle
April 2nd, 2013

Hornets lose opening say in slugging-fest

The Hornets lost their first game in history to the Astros, the game was fine, pitching was perfect until the 4th when the Astros scored a mammoth 5 runs, in the next inning they scored another two, the Hornets were kept scoreless until the 6th and 8th innings where they scored a combined 4 runs, but in the end, couldn't keep up.

Hornets: 0-0-0-0-0-3-0-1-0
Astros: 0-0-0-5-2-0-0-0-X

Win: Oswalt
Save: Valverde
Loss: Sandberg
HR: Wigginton (1)

Final score:

Hornets: 4
Astros: 7

New Orleans Gazelle
April 5th, 2013

Hornets win, go above .500 in gem by Clapinski.

The New Orleans Hornets beat the opening game in their series against the cardinals because of early runs and an excellent pitching performance on the mound, Clapinski went 6 1/3 innings giving no runs and only 3 hits, while fanning 8, he earned his first major league win due to this, we reached him for an interview after the game.

"You know man, this feels great, it took me so long to get here, and I'm so happy, I left the game due to some elbow pain but an initial check showed nothing, I'm glad to be a Hornet, we might not win many games, but when we do, it hopefully will look like this.

Win: Clapinski
Save: X
Loss: Looper

HR: X

Final score:

Hornets: 3-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0
Cardinals: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

Hornets: 5
Cardinals: 0

You should start posting your record.

Other than that it's good!

Ahh yes, I should, just verifying that I'm playing the first game of a series and simulating the rest, thanks for that though.

Anyways, we're currently 4-1, just simulated the series against the cardinals and we swept them, the Astros are next!



The Minnestota Deer
April 7th, 2008

The Minnestota Twins have denied a trade that would've sent SP Boof Bonser to the New Orleans Hornets for CP Moran and OF Coste, the GM of the Twins was reached via Skype.

"I felt that I needed to decline this trade because of how important Bonser is to our team, both players the Hornets offered were very good and had the potential to be starters on a good team, but we weren't ready to make this deal happen, we will keep in contact with the Hornets, however."

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 7th, 2008

The Hornets win again!

Due to an injury to the SP that was scheduled to pitch, SP Truby was called up, that sure was smart! Truby pitched a solid 7 innings giving up 5 hits and no runs to the Houston Astros, once he was tired he was pushed through and suffered some elbow pain, initial reports show that he is a-okay, due to this performance he will be staying up as the 5th starter.

Hornets: 3-0-0-0-1-2-0-0-0
Astros: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

Final score:

Hornets: 5
Astros: 0

Win: Truby
Save: Suarez
Loss: Cassel
HR: X

Record: 5-1
1st in NL Central
Won the series 3-1

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 11th, 2008

The Hornets go on a 3 game winning streak

This new expansion team is on fire, as they have won another game against division rivals, the Cincinnati Reds as Truby pitches another gem, going 8 innings giving up 1 run and then giving the save to Suarez. Truby again pitched through his limit and suffered some elbow pain, but once again, feels okay.

Hornets: 0-0-2-0-0-1-0-0-0
Reds: 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0

Final score:

Hornets: 3
Reds: 1

Win: Truby
Save: Suarez
Loss: Bray
HR: Phillips (1)

Record: 8-4
Tied for 1st in NL Central
Lost the series 1-2.

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 11th, 2008

F. Hernandez signs with Hornets.

GM Clyde McFloyd has confirmed that the New Orleans Hornets have signed relief pitcher F. Hernandez to a one year deal for
$390,000, this comes the night of their victory against the Reds, most baseball analysts believe that he will be the set-up man to Suarez.

National League Standings as of April 11th, 2008

East:
1st: Marlins (10-2)
2nd: Mets (8-4)
2nd: Braves (8-4)
4th: Nationals (5-7)
5th: Phillies (2-10)
5th: Wildboys (2-10)

Central:
1st: Hornets (8-4)
1st: Reds (8-4)
3rd: Astros (6-6)
4th: Cubs (5-7)
5th: Cardinals (4-8)

West:
1st: Rockies (7-5)
2nd: Diamondbacks (6-6)
2nd: Dodgers (6-6)
2nd: Giants (6-6)
5th: Padres (5-7)

American League Standings as of April 11th, 2008.

East:
1st: Yankees (9-3)
2nd: Red Sox (8-4)
3rd: Rays (6-6)
4th: Orioles (5-7)
5th: Blue Jays (3-9)

Central:

1st: Tigers (8-4)
1st: Indians (8-4)
3rd: White Sox (6-6)
3rd: Pirates (6-6)
5th: Twins (4-8)
6th: Royals (3-9)

West:
1st: Angels (12-0)
2nd: Brewers (6-6)
3rd: Athletics (5-7)
4th: Mariners (4-8)
5th: Rangers (3-9)

You guys are doing well for an expansion team!

I know, and it's not like we're facing easy teams, cardinals, reds... best start I've ever had with an expansion team.

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 14th, 2013

Chan Ho Park to Hornets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded Korean pitcher Chan Ho Park to the New Orleans Hornets for starting outfielder Coste. This move will send Park to the starting rotation, and put bench player Wesson in at the RF spot. Chan Ho Park is 33 and will conflict with McFloyd's no one above 35 rule in 2 years. He will be called up to the MLB in place of Andrews, whom has a 6.23 E.R.A in a starting role.

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 15th, 2008

The Hornets win, snap 2 game losing slide.

The Hornets win again, as we're now so used to seeing, they again roughed up Looper when facing the cardinals. Newly acquired Chan Ho Park pitched a gem in 5 innings but left due to being tired, he fanned 10, an average of 2 per inning!

Hornets: 3-0-3-0-0-0-0-0-0
Cardinals: 0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-1

Final score:

Hornets: 6
Cardinals: 2

Win: Park
Save: X
Loss: Looper
HR: X

Record: 10-5
2nd in the NL Central
Won the series 2-1


Up next, the Reds!

(This game will decide the division leader, so ill play all these games and upload that in one post.)

Edit: due to me hitting the ball so much, I'll be turning the CPU pitching up to all-star, from expert.

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 18, 2008

Hornets win in tight match, take division lead.

The hornets win in a tight match against the Reds, they were up by one run going into the 6th, but then Abraham hit a go-ahead two run homerun, that was all they needed but still got an insurance run in the ninth, we reached Abraham in the locker room.

"You know, it feels good to hit that first homerun of my career, and better to know it won the game for us, I'm batting .350 right now, hopefully I can keep it up and win something like rookie of the year."

Win: Cacares
Save: Suarez
Loss: Harang
HR: Abraham (1)

Hornets: 0-0-0-0-0-2-0-1-X
Reds: 0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0

Final Score:

Hornets: 3
Reds: 1

The New Orleans Gazelle
April 19, 2008

Hornets win series in another close match

The Hornets have won the series against the Reds and have taken a 2 game lead in the division after another close game, SP Caceres was started today even though he relieved yesterday and had to leave in the 4th inning after giving up two runs to the reds, RP Jeroloman came in and pitched a beauty until he got tired in the 7th inning, on the Hornets side, they scored one run until the ninth, with a walkoff 2 RBI triple by Junge, giving Suarez another win on the year.

Win: Suarez
Save: X
Loss: Arroyo
HR: X

Hornets: 0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-2
Reds: 0-1-1-0-0-0-0-0-0

Final Score:

Hornets: 3
Reds: 2


The New Orleans Gazelle
April 20, 2008

Hornets sweep in yet another close one vs. the Reds.

The Hornets have completed their sweep against the Cincinatti Reds in a 7-6 win. Park was given the ball to start and gave up 2 runs in 4 innings before leaving because he was tired, Caceres came in for the third time in this series after rumours started swirling he was being traded. He pitched 4 innings of 1 run ball, Suarez then went in. Junge hit his second HR of the series and was almost the hero again before Suarez blew the lead in the bottom of the ninth. The Hornets were down but Abraham hit the second walkoff of this series, sealing the deal with a 7-6 victory, Suarez's second of the series.

Win: Suarez
Save: X
Loss: Weathers
HR: Junge (2)
Phillips: (2)

Hornets: 1-0-0-0-0-0-2-2-2
Reds: 2-0-0-0-0-1-0-1-2

Final Score:

Hornets: 7
Reds: 6

Record: 13-5
1st in NL Central
Won series 3-0

Next... the Mets!