Kind of.
Ricky Bolden pitches masterfully vs Maui, then Los Angeles headed to the isles of Baffin, up in that great white north somewhere, to take on Baffin Island.
Yes, the same team that swept them out of the playoffs last year.
LA couldn't be happier than taking 2 of 3 from the Beavers, and news was going around they were looking to move their closer after he blew another game.
Baffin's made two deals since, and the Bruins must be glad they caught them where they did.
The Bruins next face Baffin on May 20th, when Genest and company head to Los Angeles.
LA enjoyed a 3-1 sim.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Another average day in the neighborhood...
Damn, Maui. The Bruins lost to Maui again, making them the thorn in the Bruins side so early in the season.
LA took a pair from Boston, and went 3-2 again -- continuing to play just slightly above average.
LA finishes with Maui next, then flys Canada to play the red-hot Beavers, who went 4-1,... and have become the teams most heated rival over the first two seasons.
Parsons, Jiminez, Rodriguez and Pickup will go for the Bruins as the teams meet for the first time since the 2011 MLCS.
A split with Baffin would be great, as the Beavers have been playing great at home and have a huge advantage their.
Good luck Bruins, roads tougher ahead.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
2012 Spring Training #4
In game one, the Bruins took the field against the defending champion Frenzy, and got revenge by winning 5-3 behind the arm of Manuel Rodriguez who got hurt later in the game)... out a week. The Bruins continued to "HIT" their strides late with a three run eight for the victory.
In game two, the Bruins beat Sacramento evening the spring series 1 to 1. Their wasn't really anything of note in this game, besides Jaramillo getting out of his slump and going deep.
In game three, the Bruins beat Baffin Island to take the spring series 2 to 0, as they shut them out 1-0 on perfect pitching by Declan Parsons.
In game four, the Bruins took on the Knights who touched up Manuel Jiminez for a run in four innings, and the Bruins blew a lead in the middle of the game to lose the spring series. They'll see them in again in June.
In game five, the Bruins tossed out Joe Brooks who'd yet to give up a run in the spring, got hammered by Hendersonville for 4 runs, (LA did the same to the Hitmen's starting pitcher) and Hendersonville took both games.
The next sim will be the last Spring Games of the year, and the Bruins hope to avoid any further injuries, and come into the season healthy for the first time in three years.
In game two, the Bruins beat Sacramento evening the spring series 1 to 1. Their wasn't really anything of note in this game, besides Jaramillo getting out of his slump and going deep.
In game three, the Bruins beat Baffin Island to take the spring series 2 to 0, as they shut them out 1-0 on perfect pitching by Declan Parsons.
In game four, the Bruins took on the Knights who touched up Manuel Jiminez for a run in four innings, and the Bruins blew a lead in the middle of the game to lose the spring series. They'll see them in again in June.
In game five, the Bruins tossed out Joe Brooks who'd yet to give up a run in the spring, got hammered by Hendersonville for 4 runs, (LA did the same to the Hitmen's starting pitcher) and Hendersonville took both games.
The next sim will be the last Spring Games of the year, and the Bruins hope to avoid any further injuries, and come into the season healthy for the first time in three years.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
2012 Spring Training Sim #3
In game one, Los Angeles beat Quebec 6-1 behind Joe Brooks perfect spring tossing another 3+ innings of shutout ball. Catcher Ernesto Colon homered and the Bruins went onto improve to 7-4 on the spring.
In game two, Manuel Jiminez continued his return from his devistating season ender from last season and Colon coupled with Newell (#4) both went deep and the Bruins improved to 8-4 on the year, and the team continues to feel good about Jiminez's rehab.
In game three, Parson's went four giving up a couple (spring era of 2.08 now) and the Bruins lost 8-7 against the visiting Carlissian. The Bruins non-assigned bullpen cost them in this one, as the team blew a two-run lead in the ninth. Spring record sits at 8-5.
In game four, the worst happened as Ethan Pickup got hurt with "dead arm" and was taken out after two, which is probally for the best as the teams' projected #2 SP has been roughed up all spring. The Bruins lost 12-9 against division mates San Fransisco bringing the record to 8-6.
The Bruins have given the kids a chance, now will begin to slowly transition them out and start some of their everyday lineups.
SP Manuel "ManRod" Rodriguez will make his first start since injuring his arm last year next sim, as the Bruins have their toughest stretch of the spring when they face the defending champion Frenzy, The Mentalist, The Beavers, The Knights, and the Hitmen.
In game two, Manuel Jiminez continued his return from his devistating season ender from last season and Colon coupled with Newell (#4) both went deep and the Bruins improved to 8-4 on the year, and the team continues to feel good about Jiminez's rehab.
In game three, Parson's went four giving up a couple (spring era of 2.08 now) and the Bruins lost 8-7 against the visiting Carlissian. The Bruins non-assigned bullpen cost them in this one, as the team blew a two-run lead in the ninth. Spring record sits at 8-5.
In game four, the worst happened as Ethan Pickup got hurt with "dead arm" and was taken out after two, which is probally for the best as the teams' projected #2 SP has been roughed up all spring. The Bruins lost 12-9 against division mates San Fransisco bringing the record to 8-6.
The Bruins have given the kids a chance, now will begin to slowly transition them out and start some of their everyday lineups.
SP Manuel "ManRod" Rodriguez will make his first start since injuring his arm last year next sim, as the Bruins have their toughest stretch of the spring when they face the defending champion Frenzy, The Mentalist, The Beavers, The Knights, and the Hitmen.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Spring Training Sim #2
The sim started off against Hendersonville, and why the Bruins lost on this evening the story was all about Ricky Bolden on Los Angeles' side. Bolden went 4 innings, giving up 2 hits and striking out two.
In game two, LA faced off against the Spartans and won 6-3 behind Joe Brooks fantastic performance. 4IP with a strikeout. Brooks kept the balls on the ground, and Kim continued his hot spring with a homer in the 4th.
In game three, Jiminez took the mound (second start since his season ender) and the stunning performance continued. Jiminez threw 51pitches, in 4 innings and struck out a pair. Declan Parsons continued his perfect spring tossing two more shut out innings.
In game four, Maui beat Los Angeles 7-2 and SP Glenn Christensen who was calling up for spring duty has more than likely seen his last start after getting roughed up again. Pickup also got hit against his former squad giving up two runs.
In game five, Los Angeles returned the favor beating El Paso 7-2 behind Ethan Pickup (who has thrown in 6 of 10 spring games, need to cut back on that...). SS Kim went deep AGAIN, and Newell hit his first home run as a member of the Bruins and his second three innings later.
We are 1/3 done with Spring Training and we will now take a look at how the newcomers are doing in Los Angeles.
Pitchers
Declan Parsons 4gms 0.00era 9ip 3h 6ks
Ethan Pickup 6gms 6.75era 10.2ip 12k
Ricky Bolden 1gm 0.00era 4ip 2k
Hitters
INF Julio Rodriguez .300 0hrs 1rbis 7bb
OF Cooper Newell, .324 3hrs 14rbis 7bb
UTL Augusto Pena .207 0hrs 2rbis 2sbs
So far, Los Angeles is 6-4 in Spring Training tied with Sacramento, one game behind El Paso.
In game two, LA faced off against the Spartans and won 6-3 behind Joe Brooks fantastic performance. 4IP with a strikeout. Brooks kept the balls on the ground, and Kim continued his hot spring with a homer in the 4th.
In game three, Jiminez took the mound (second start since his season ender) and the stunning performance continued. Jiminez threw 51pitches, in 4 innings and struck out a pair. Declan Parsons continued his perfect spring tossing two more shut out innings.
In game four, Maui beat Los Angeles 7-2 and SP Glenn Christensen who was calling up for spring duty has more than likely seen his last start after getting roughed up again. Pickup also got hit against his former squad giving up two runs.
In game five, Los Angeles returned the favor beating El Paso 7-2 behind Ethan Pickup (who has thrown in 6 of 10 spring games, need to cut back on that...). SS Kim went deep AGAIN, and Newell hit his first home run as a member of the Bruins and his second three innings later.
We are 1/3 done with Spring Training and we will now take a look at how the newcomers are doing in Los Angeles.
Pitchers
Declan Parsons 4gms 0.00era 9ip 3h 6ks
Ethan Pickup 6gms 6.75era 10.2ip 12k
Ricky Bolden 1gm 0.00era 4ip 2k
Hitters
INF Julio Rodriguez .300 0hrs 1rbis 7bb
OF Cooper Newell, .324 3hrs 14rbis 7bb
UTL Augusto Pena .207 0hrs 2rbis 2sbs
So far, Los Angeles is 6-4 in Spring Training tied with Sacramento, one game behind El Paso.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Spring Training, Sim #1.
The Bruins got off to a 3-2 start in Spring Training, with wins vs San Fransisco, Baffin Island and New York - while losing a pair of one run games to Sacramento and the defending Champions.
Fair enough.
The Bruins already have an injury, with Salvador Callazo going down and he'll be held out for a few weeks just to be sure. Things seem to be picking up right where they left off on that note.
Ethan Pickup surrendered a run in 4 innings versus Sacramento, and other new comer Declan Parsons threw seven innings within the games and only gave up two hits.
The excitement in Los Angeles comes when talking about Joe Brooks, who was tragically injured during the middle of last season only to come back and start Game 3 of the playoffs, and leave due to tigthness.
Brooks appears to be A-ok. In his first spring start, Brooks went 4IP, with no hits, no runs and struck out four.
Manuel Jiminez who had a season ending injury last year as well gave up two runs in four innings, but played well enough that the front office is feeling better about his current arm problems.
All in all, the Bruins are rather pleased with how their players are responding from injuries (even in small doses) and ticked off in regards to injuries... again. Despite it being a short term one.
Fair enough.
The Bruins already have an injury, with Salvador Callazo going down and he'll be held out for a few weeks just to be sure. Things seem to be picking up right where they left off on that note.
Ethan Pickup surrendered a run in 4 innings versus Sacramento, and other new comer Declan Parsons threw seven innings within the games and only gave up two hits.
The excitement in Los Angeles comes when talking about Joe Brooks, who was tragically injured during the middle of last season only to come back and start Game 3 of the playoffs, and leave due to tigthness.
Brooks appears to be A-ok. In his first spring start, Brooks went 4IP, with no hits, no runs and struck out four.
Manuel Jiminez who had a season ending injury last year as well gave up two runs in four innings, but played well enough that the front office is feeling better about his current arm problems.
All in all, the Bruins are rather pleased with how their players are responding from injuries (even in small doses) and ticked off in regards to injuries... again. Despite it being a short term one.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Straight out of Los Angeles, the Bruins have changed their uniforms for a second time this off-season.Under Armor, the team's main sponsor insisted if they were to invest in the team as they have, their logo be shown on the front of the team's jersey.
Mike Brouillette was quoted as saying, " No issues. Shit's tight. " when asked about wearing the logo on the jersey next to the team's name.
One does however, wonder if the sponsorship will lead to other teams taking the same approach, as the Bruins reportedly got free gear for the entire team.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Hendersonville Copied Me!!!
I did it first, I sware I did.
Proof is previous postings, but I love the layout of Hendersonville, *sigh* I suppose I'll try and keep up with this a la Twitter, but not full in depth shit like Hendersonville.
Rather, my quick thoughts on the latest sim, 500 words OR LESS (hopefully, I do get wordy).
Proof is previous postings, but I love the layout of Hendersonville, *sigh* I suppose I'll try and keep up with this a la Twitter, but not full in depth shit like Hendersonville.
Rather, my quick thoughts on the latest sim, 500 words OR LESS (hopefully, I do get wordy).
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