[Ben E Lou]

APRIL 2005

THIS MONTH’S RECORD: 14-10
OVERALL RECORD AT MONTH-END: 14-10
CURRENT STANDING: Three-way tied for first with Philly and Florida.

MAJOR INJURIES:
None.

TEAM NEWS FROM THIS MONTH

Thursday 4/1/2005:
Harry Stickles refused assignment to the minors.
Brett Kent has been released.
Alberto Martos has been released.
George Matta has been released.
Lloyd Schulman has been released.
Vincent Fisher has been released.

Saturday 4/9/2005:
Ronald Feely hits a 451-foot homerun!!
John Swensen slams 2 homers against New York (N).
Ronald Feely hits 2 homers against New York (N).

Wednesday 4/13/2005:
John Swensen has 4 hits against Houston.

Friday 4/29/2005:
Harry Reid hits a 453-foot homerun!!

MAJOR LEAGUE PERFORMANCES OF NOTE/LINEUP CHANGES/ROTATION CHANGES:
Well, based on our stats, we shouldn’t be doing this well. The pitching staff hasa 4.37 ERA (23rd), but the only starter under 4.19 is Castonguay (2.43). Marmolejo has been stellar (1-0,6 saves,0.00). Once we get a lead, we don’t lose it so far.

Offensively, we’re not doing much better, hitting .235 (27th) with 101 runs (21st). Wuest (1.092OPS) and Swensen (1.002) are tearing it up, while the rest of the bats have been largely dormant. Sweeney is only hitting .211 in the leadoff spot, and Erwin is at .186 at #4.

SEASON-TO-DATE TEAM STATISTICAL LEADERS
AVG: CF Wuest--.342
HR: CF Wuest--6
RBI: CD Wuest--17
SB: LF Mangan and 2B Sweeney--7
SP ERA: Castonguay—2.43
RP ERA: Marmolejo—0.00
SAVES: Marmolejo--6
SP K’s: Adams--26

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:

Monday 4/4/2005:
Dion Martinez has lost some lower body strength, his duration drops to D ...
John Rucks has lost some lower body strength, his duration drops to D ...
Allen Murray increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
Allen Murray has gained more power!

Monday 4/11/2005:
Jaime Tyson has improved his plate disclipine!
Russell Snyder has lost a step. His speed drops to E ...

Monday 4/18/2005:
Paul Williams plate discipline seems to have faded...
Dean Linke's control seems to have taken a bump...

Monday 4/25/2005:
Billy Hague has worked out more, his duration raises to C ...
Cecil Wendling has gained more power!
Ronald Feely plate discipline seems to have faded...
Steven Smidt has lost some momentum, his range at 2B drops to B ...
Steven Smidt has lost some momentum, his range at 3B drops to B ...
Jose Camacho is getting faster, his speed increases to B ...
Steve Adams's pitches have more bite now, the movement has improved!
Steve Adams is hitting his spots better, his command improved!
Allen Murray has lost some power...

Lots of stuff, but the only major thing is SP Adams’ improvement to Brl/Good/Good at age 29.

AAA NOTES
SP Gregorio Cruz—2-1,1.33, (8/7/6),4.5 stars
SP Hikoshirou Haruhiko—4-1,2.83,(7/6/5), 5 stars
CL James Barta—1-2,5SV,(4/5/6),4 stars

AA NOTES:
SP Gregory Alkire—3-0,2.15, (2/5/4), 3.5 stars
MR Antonio Latta—0-0,1.80,(3/4/7), 4 stars

A NOTES:
SP Max Conde—3-1,4.00,(1/3/4),3.5 stars
SS Arthur Owens--.671OPS,(2/2/6),3.5 stars

PERSONAL DIARY ENTRIES:
I now have a relationship with a gal named Eva.

TRADES
None.

MONTHLY AWARDS
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Luther Windle (NYY)!
He had a record of 0-1 in 3 games started, with an ERA of 0.66.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Royal Devera (TB)!
He batted .344 in 93 AB, with 9 homers and 21 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Tito Galarza (SF)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 2.23 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Chris Rettig (CIN)!
He batted .375 in 96 AB, with 8 homers and 24 RBI.

OTHER IMPORTANT LEAGUE NEWS
Thursday 4/28/2005:
ATL: Hipolito Dominguez pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (N)!!