"Name 3" - 1994 Hot Stove Edition

[Delandis]

Name 3 players who absolutely must stay healthy in order for their teams to contend (truly the 3 most "valuable" to their teams)

Jermaine Ednams (BAT): He probably belongs on the most underrated list. Batavia doesn't have much offense but you always have to worry about them because of this guy. He is the offensive engine for Batavia and I don't see them being where they are as a contender if he's not there.

Mike Murdock (WAS): Maybe not so much a couple of years ago when Washington was a real force in the IL, but now Murdock is the only real power threat on a declining Washington team. If Washington is to remain relevant they need him to work for that 17 million resign.

Finley Kinsey (DAL): I know he's a new face in Dallas, but without him I just don't see much happening in Dallas. He's a game changer and I fully expect Dallas to score quite a bit this year.

[liquidcrash]

I'll throw one out too... in case no one wants to piggy back on Brad's....

Inspired by Kep finally leaving Hyundai, name 3 Players who need a "change of scenery"...

Pedro Zamarida (DEN)- Not quite the player he used to be, but still valuable. Zamarida has been with the Bulls since 1978 and it would be good to see him get one more shot at a championship that isn't likely to come in Denver.

Denver Brode (DAL)- Perhaps the addition of Kinsey will help kickstart Brode, who seems to have lost a step from his dominant years of the late 80s. Still just 29, there's hope for a resurgence.

Robby Shannon (CAL)- In his 2nd full season in the BLB, Shannon came fractions away from becoming the only Triple Crown winner in league history. Still valuable at 32, but the Kodiaks youth movement has begun and it might be time for Shannon to move on.


Who will be the three "breakout" stars of the 1994 season?

[BradZ]

Who will be the three "breakout" stars of the 1994 season?

1 - Zak Gaston - The preview we've already seen is pretty good.
2 - Johnathan Morris - going out on a limb here because he may not even see the BLB this year (depending on how Jimmy Romance likes to promote his youngsters - Is he more Sully/Z or Linty).
3 - Amri Sau - ready to establish himself as one of the great hitters of this generation

3 most active teams at the deadline (buyers/sellers)?

[Jistic]

3 most active teams at the deadline (buyers/sellers)?

Easy
Philly
Washington
Pawtucket

What are the top 3 most feared lineups from 1-8 (or 9)in 1994?

[Delandis]

Easy

What are the top 3 most feared lineups from 1-8 (or 9)in 1994?

Colonials: As long as they keep the living legend, Mr. Doorbell, I think they keep the BLB's best lineup. They can beat you with the long ball, with patience and with just timely hitting. Also with young stars in Chavez, Daly, Maeda, and now, Colon it may be a LONG time before anyone unseats them.

Pawtucket: Losing Gonzalez hurt a little but Pawtucket still has arguably the most feared hitter in the DL with Chamissa. Helmrich looks like he has finally put it all together. Zamora and Gonzalez will hurt you badly. Now you add the DL's living legend, Keppel? I feel bad for DL pitchers.

Bulldogs: Yes, I'm picking my own team but I really think we've got the offensive touch to match nearly team in the league. With Kubota, Wallace, Castor, Escamilla, Garcia, and now Barnes, we have probably been the #2 offensive force in the IL. Some of it is our park but I really believe that all of these guys would be good no matter where they played.

Name 3 Teams that will have fewer wins than they had '93.

[Ryan]

Name 3 Teams that will have fewer wins than they had '93.

Clowns
Colonials
Dinos

Top three closers in the league.

[Pat]

Olivo VIR, Diaz DAL, Bayer BAT

Best three teams in baseball?

[Delandis]

Best three teams in baseball?

A similar question was already asked.

Name the top 3 teams at the end of the year with the most wins.

But I'll answer again:

Virginia
Pawtucket
Philly

Name 3 Teams that "won" in the offseason, but will lose in the regular season.

[Clay]

A similar question was already asked.


But I'll answer again:

Virginia
Pawtucket
Philly

Name 3 Teams that "won" in the offseason, but will lose in the regular season.

Not sure there are 3 that "won". I think Dallas is the obvious answer since they "won" the Kinsey sweepstakes.

[funclown]

Not sure there are 3 that "won". I think Dallas is the obvious answer since they "won" the Kinsey sweepstakes.

To add to this, define "lose". Brewmaster or bust?

[Delandis]

To add to this, define "lose". Brewmaster or bust?

Wins on paper after FA but loses games.

[Pat]

Pat Dimmick (LA) - The rest of the staff is good... but if Dimmick went down they'd be counting on a very young guy (McDonald) and a guy in his golden years (Gugz).

Pat Dimmick Hurt, Out of Action
Friday, March 18th, 1994: Pat Dimmick expressed his disappointment when he learned that a fractured finger would sideline him for 5 weeks. "I'll just spend a lot of time in the training room and hopefully speed up the healing process. Nobody likes to be out of the line-up," explained Dimmick. The starting pitcher got hurt in today's game with the Morgantown Mohawks. He was hurt being hit by a pitch. Team officials had no comment on his roster replacement.

[Delandis]

Pat Dimmick Hurt, Out of Action
Friday, March 18th, 1994: Pat Dimmick expressed his disappointment when he learned that a fractured finger would sideline him for 5 weeks. "I'll just spend a lot of time in the training room and hopefully speed up the healing process. Nobody likes to be out of the line-up," explained Dimmick. The starting pitcher got hurt in today's game with the Morgantown Mohawks. He was hurt being hit by a pitch. Team officials had no comment on his roster replacement.

Clay the Sim God strikes again.

Let this be a lesson to those who oppose the BLB's chosen ones.

[Clay]

Clay the Sim God strikes again.

Let this be a lesson to those who oppose the BLB's chosen ones.

I'd have gone 5 months (or years) if I was in control. 5 weeks will barely move the needle.

[spot]

Clay the Sim God strikes again.

Let this be a lesson to those who oppose the BLB's chosen ones.

But what'd I do to oppose Clay???

Oh, right... ;)