International Baseball Slam III! (EVERYTHING THREAD)

by **Super-Llamaland** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:30 pm

Welcome to the third International Baseball Slam, co-hosted by Super-Llamaland and New Wolfopolis!

This edition of the IBS features twelve nations of all sorts of experience! From "top-30 in the WBC and semifinalist" to "hasn't RP'ed on NS Sports ever", we accept anybody!

Groups A and B will be hosted by Super-Llamaland. Group C will be hosted by New Wolfopolis.

Stadia: Moon Stadium (twenty minutes from New Llama) will host Group A, Tyler A. Rocke Stadium (downtown New Llama and New Llama Cyclones stadium) will host Group B, and Group C will be hosted by New Wolfopolis, along with any playoff games Super-Llamaland is in or is not available for.

Llamaland Tigers (Super-Llamaland, SLT): Manager Christopher Evans, StyleMod +1.5
Sangti Indios (Sangti, SGT): Manager Monico Deligero, StyleMod +1.5
Smoya Fireballs (Smoya, SMF): Manager Brad Livingston, StyleMod -0.5
Levivania Dohickeys (Levivania, LEV): Manager Dennis Green, StyleMod +1
New Wolfopolis Wolfpack (New Wolfopolis, NWW): Manager Javier Best, StyleMod -1
Nova Anglicana Lions (Nova Anglicana, NOV): Manager Graig Lowman, StyleMod +1
Gregoryisgodistan Bat Slaves (Gregoryisgodistan, GGS): Manager Sports Chief Rufus Markel, StyleMod -2.5
Lancaster Lions (Norvine, LAL): Manager Sean Diak, StyleMod -0.5
Girafistan Mighty Chickadees (Girafistan, SRG): Manager Tim Taylor, StyleMod -5
Sova Empire Emoticons (The Sova Empire, TSE): Manager Father Smiley, StyleMod +5
Red Star Union Red Demons (The Red Star Union, TRD): Manager Ulkan Ranas, StyleMod +3
The Eduardastan Narwhals (Eduardastan, EDU): Manager Wendell Rohrer, StyleMod +0.5

And the most recent IBS Rankings, as of IBS 2:

Costa Luna 7 Pts
Sova Empire 5 Pts
Gregoryisgodistan 5 Pts
Shadowbourne 3 Pts
OrigamiMaster 2.9 Pts
Super-Llamaland 2.9 Pts
Levivania 2.3 Pts
Unolian National Team 1.4 Pts
Sangti Indios 1.1 Pts
Mauretania Tingitana 1.1 Pts
Shilston 1 Pt

Take time to post a roster. Include the RP Permissions:

Choose my Lineup Y/N
Choose my Runscorers Y/N
RP Injuries Y/N
Godmod Injuries Y/N
Follow my Rotation Y/N
Follow other events Y/N

Post a roster! A roster should show every player and their positions. IBS Rosters require at least eleven position players and at least seven pitchers, but no more than twenty-nine players. You'll get a bonus for posting a roster, so it's recommended you do so.

Good luck at the slam!

OOC Thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=261946

UPDATE: The Groups!

GROUP A (Hosted OOC and IC-ly by Super-Llamaland)

The Sova Empire Emoticons (2)
Smoya Fireballs (UR)
Lancaster Lions (UR)
Girafistan Mighty Chickadees (UR)

GROUP B (Hosted by Super-Llamaland)

Gregoryisgodistan Bat Slaves (3)
Levivania Dohickeys (7)
New Wolfopolis Wolfpack (UR)
Eduardastan Narwhals (UR)

GROUP C (Hosted by New Wolfopolis)

Super-Llamaland Tigers (6)
Sangti Indios (9)
Nova Anglicana Lions (UR)
Red Star Union Red Demons (UR)

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:58 pm

Roster:

Note: This is the same roster as for the WBC, except for new players marked with an asterisk. However, some names have changed. This is due to the Gregoryisgodistan name format, which consists of title and government ID, except for elites who get titles and real names. Use the full name at all times. If the ID number is the same as someone from the WBC (and IBS II) they are the same person.

2B Shirtmaker 9DHUAS (Bats Right/Throws Right)
C Construction Worker XUAHAUAH (R/R)
1B Chauffeur JJIASDES (L/R)
LF Soldier JSIAISKS (L/R)
DH Barber LIEUIUSH (S/R)
RF Lumberjack JSUUSI99387 (R/R)
3B Military General Rupert McGee (L/R)
SS Military General Rufus McGee (S/R)
CF Executioner 9D8AH (L/L)

If there is no DH, move Barber LIEUIUSH to Right Field and Lumberjack JSUUSI99387 to center. Bench Executioner 9D8AH and bat the pitcher ninth.

Pitching Rotation (all pitchers bat the same way they throw except if noted)

SP: Soldier USUALSO (R)
SP: Pervert Chaser NAUSJW (L)
SP: Slavecatcher 948313 (L)
SP: Executioner HUD8S (R)

Bullpen:

Long Relief: Military General Jake Robertson (R)
Middle Relief: Lampmaker 82477GSS (L)
Middle Relief: Carpenter DHHAUS (R)
Set-up Man: Toiletmaker LAO9183 (R)
Set-up Man/Closer: Chef SHSUUAISSADF (L/Switch hitter) (Set-up man for games 1 and 2, closer starting game 3)
Closer: Plumber FAH182 (R) (EXECUTED AFTER GAME 2)

Bench:

C: Wrecking Ball Operator NSNSH (R/R) (Will be ritually sacrificed after tournament)
1B: Doctor WAITOKALE (R/R)
2B/SS: Police Officer EWSAUSU (R/R)
3B/OF/1B: Military SuperGeneral Ulysses Martin (L/R)
OF: Military Supergeneral Dominick Brockston (R/R)

Coaching Staff:

Manager: Sports Chief Rufus Markel
Pitching Coach: Assistant Sports Chief John Markel
Hitting Coach: Retiree 913H012S
Third Base Coach: Assistant Sports Minister Charlie Jordan
First Base Coach: Schoolteacher 19DHAHE
Bench Coach: Assistant Sports Chief Carlos Markel

RP:

Choose my Lineup No - follow what was posted.
Choose my Runscorers Yes
RP Injuries Yes, one per game.
Godmod Injuries Yes, but note the above rotation.
Follow my Rotation: Yes
Eject my players (OOC: You forgot this): Yes, one per game unless you eject a commensurate number of yours. For instance, you can eject three of my players if you eject two of yours. This includes coaches, who can be ejected but count towards the limit. An exception is that you can eject both my manager and my pitcher for throwing at a batter after a warning (as the rules say should happen) and this counts as one ejection.
Godmod other events ( (OOC: I'm assuming that's what this is supposed to say): Yes, do anything except kill Lord Almighty Gregory, our head of state and official deity. Failed and fake assassinations are fine.
Use DH at home (OOC: You forgot this too): Yes. But we're using official MLB rules, meaning if you have a starting pitcher who is a good hitter, you may bat him instead of a DH, but then you lose your right to a DH for the remainder of the game even if you go to the bullpen.

by **New Wolfopolis** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:31 pm

OOC Note: This is the same roster as WBC. No real reason to change anybody.

New Wolfopolis Wolfpack - National Baseball Team
Acronym: NWW
Style Modifier: -1
Captain: Katsunori Matsuoka

The Wolfpack of New Wolfopolis is proud to participate in and co-host this third edition of International Baseball Slam. They are coming off of a surprisingly successful WBC in which they went 5-3 during group play, good enough for second in group 3 and a trip to the playoffs. They went 1-2 against Nova Anglicana in the first round of the playoffs and were eliminated. But that was just the beginning of the Wolfpack baseball journey. Since then, the Wolfpack has participated in six friendlies, going 2-4 against a Vaugania team ranked 9th in WBC rankings. Also, playing in the WBC and friendlies has shown some emerging stars on the Wolfpack. Maurice Martinez, the big lefty first baseman, has played well, hitting .301 in the WBC with 5 home runs. Katsunori Matsuoka batted .335 in the WBC and stole 8 bases. Other big hitters emerging in the Wolfpack lineup include Andre Harding, John Parrish, and Reed Cabrera. On the pitching side, Allen Marsh had a less-than-stellar WBC, but has bounced back, going 1-0 in two friendly starts, with a 2.83 ERA. Leo Jacobson played well in the WBC, and Leonard Lindsay, Ramon Atkins, and Casey Marshall were the starters in all 5 of the Wolfpack's WBC wins. Closer Gabriel Hansen was average in the WBC, but he has looked good in bullpen sessions and friendlies since then. All-in-all, the Wolfpack have a good chance of advancing past group play, but none of these opponents should be taken too lightly. New Wolfopolis will also be the host of the games of the four teams in group C. These games will be played at Louviere Telecommunications Ballpark @ Lupinia Pavilion, right in the capital of New Wolfopolis, Lupinia. If I must say so myself, LTC Ballpark is a great place to watch a game and bringing in an international crowd will be great for our nation. This tournament may pave the way for New Wolfopolis to host other, larger tournaments in other sports as well. I know I am speaking for every citizen of New Wolfopolis when I say we are proud to be a co-host of this great tournament. Written by Rebecca Lillard, Baseball Correspondent, NWSN

by **Sangti** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:16 pm

SANGTI INDIOS
Sangti National Baseball Team Roster

TEAM INFO
Colors: Sangtian Red, Blue, Gray and Yellow
Stadium: Estadio Beisbol de Sangti, Ciudad Sangti
Capacity: 32000
Manager: Monico Deligero (49)
Style: +1.5

Starting Lineup

BATTING ORDER W/ DH

Order	No	Pos	Name
#1	61	2B	Ramil Magtalas
#2	87	1B	Romie Datu
#3	94	RF	Levin Dabu
#4	92	DH	Dale Decolongon
#5	39	LF	Lorenzo Aboganda
#6	97	SS	Antonio Luyaben
#7	41	CF	Erick Navarette
#8	20	3B	Benjamin Dimacuha
#9	21	C       Micah Sacpa

BATTING ORDER W/O DH

Order	No	Pos	Name
#1	61	2B	Ramil Magtalas
#2	87	1B	Romie Datu
#3	94	RF	Levin Dabu
#4	21	C	Micah Sacpa
#5	39	LF	Lorenzo Aboganda
#6	97	SS	Antonio Luyaben
#7	41	CF	Erick Navarette
#8	20	3B	Benjamin Dimacuha
#9	--	P       Starting Pitcher (depending on Pitching Rotation)

STARTERS

No	Pos	Name
--	P	Starting Pitcher (depending on Pitching Rotation)
21	C	Micah Sacpa
87	1B	Romie Datu
61	2B	Ramil Magtalas
20	3B	Benjamin Dimacuha
39	LF	Lorenzo Aboganda
41	CF	Erick Navarette
94	RF	Levin Dabu
97	SS	Antonio Luyaben

PITCHING ROTATION (In order)

No	Pos	Name
67	P	Leevhan Mumar
74	P	Cyril Sumaoang
3	P	Teodoro Lalamunan
59	P	Franco Lumahan
83	P	Russel Lauchengco

BACKUPS

No	Pos	Name
23	C	Wilson Bitagon
43	1B	Joseph Mang-usans
88	2B	Emanuel Mungcal
13	3B	Jonathan Hawkins
4	LF	Boy Salonga
1	CF	Mar Tagay
61	RF	Mariano Lalu
65	SS	Nino Silan

RELIEVERS (two per game)

No	Pos	Name
16	P	Gregor Balaga (LR)
24	P	Benigno Macadangdang (LR)
45	P	Mac Maraan (LR)
11	P	Winnie Deles (LR)
63	P	Roochie Gosiengfiao (LR)
7	P	Norvin Espiritu (SR)
31	P	Dex Sespene (SR)
68	P	Joesal Sagaysay (SR)
44	P	Ludwin Robel (SR)
71	P	Samson Lumaban (SR)

DESIGNATED HITTERS (available every home match)

No	Pos	Name
92	DH	Dale Decolongon
84	DH	Peter Bagong-gahasa
32	DH	Joaquin Luyun

Coaching Staff

No	Pos			Name
99	Manager			Monico Deligero
53	Pitching Coach		Christopher Lancoan
95	Hitting Coach		Aldren Cacalda
25	Conditioning Coach	Samson Emuslan

Jerseys

RP Permissions
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers: Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes; no long term injuries though.
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Yes; but not more than three
Godmod other events: Yes
Use DH at home: Yes

by **Girafistan** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:14 am

As baseball is not a professional sport in Girafistan our roster is entirely composed of amateur players. This is the country's first foray into international sports competition of any kind.

Team Information
Team: Most Serene Republic of Girafistan Mighty Chickadees
Stadium: Morningside Cricket Ground, Morningside (the country's national stadium for several sports)
Capacity: 117,000
Manager: Tim TAYLOR (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Style: -5

Batting Order (with DH)
RF 63. Damon ROBINSON - Bats R/Throws R (Club: Morningside CAC)
CF 55. Bubba MARSHALL - R/R (Club: Morningside CAC)
3B 4. Rolf DOLMAN - L/L (Club: East Port Slugs)
C 1. Estaban Carlos ALVARADO - R/L (Club: Saria Grapesmashers)
1B 38. Chi LONGHU - R/R (Club: Southport Mission)
DH 6. Peter DARLINGTON, IV - Switch/R (Club: West Giraf Redhawks)
2B 70. Rutherford Pierre BRAITHWAITE - R/R (Club: Morningside Regulars)
LF 5. Hugo ARANTES - L/L (Club: East Port Slugs)
SS 98. Todd LEAF - R/L (Club: Sunhaven Swans)

Batting Order (without DH)
RF 63. Damon ROBINSON - Bats R/Throws R (Club: Morningside CAC)
3B 4. Rolf DOLMAN - L/L (Club: East Port Slugs)
C 1. Estaban Carlos ALVARADO - R/L (Club: Saria Grapesmashers)
1B 38. Chi LONGHU - R/R (Club: Southport Mission)
CF 55. Bubba MARSHALL - R/R (Club: Morningside CAC)
2B 70. Rutherford Pierre BRAITHWAITE - R/R (Club: Morningside Regulars)
LF 5. Hugo ARANTES - L/L (Club: East Port Slugs)
SS 98. Todd LEAF - R/L (Club: Sunhaven Swans)
Pitcher

Starting Rotation
30. Zebulon MONCK-HAMILTON-DEVONSHIRE - R/R (Club: Morningside Regulars)
94. Raul GRANADOS - L/L (Club: Little Giraf Gamblers)
2. Cartwright PATTERSON R/R (Club: Saria Athletic)
44. Tom GRANTHAM - L/L (Club: Star Island Novas)

Bullpen
Closer 74. Elvis LOKOTUI - R/R (Club: Morningside CAC)
Setup 60. Star DIXON - L/L (Club: Sunhaven Mariners)
Setup 9. Elwood JOHNSON-LONGMIRE - R/R (Club: Townsville Mechanics)
Middle Relief 8. Dick WAGENMUIR - L/L (Club: Saria Grapesmashers)
Middle Relief 91. Adam MORGAN - R/R (Club: East Port Slugs)
Long Relief 22. Kai SAMPSON-WADSWORTH - R/R (Club: Morningside Regulars)

Bench
OF 62. Brian MARKHAM-ROSS-TOLLHIEM - L/R (Club: Morningside Regulars)
SS/2B 92. Jake REDEN - R/R (Club: Saria Athletic)
C 0. Otto THOMPSON - L/R (Club: Christian Business College)
Utility 14. Allan Jordan SCHUMACHER - L/L (Club: Little Giraf Gamblers)
1B/3B 39. James DOCKERY - R/R (Club: Sunhaven Mariners)

Notes
If a starting pitcher is injured Sampson-Wadsworth will join the rotation in his place.

RP Permissions
Choose my Lineup Y
Choose my Runscorers Y
RP Injuries Y
Godmod Injuries Y
Follow my Rotation Y
Follow other events Y

by **Nova Anglicana** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:09 am

OOC: This is the same roster as the WBC.

Nickname: Lions
Acronym: NA
Style Modifier (if necessary): Not sure, lean towards aggressive, though, some real power in the lineup, but fairly balanced

Home Stadium: Archbishop Stadium in the Capital of Londinium (30,000)

Starting Rotation (order as given)
LHP #38 Elmer Sutton, 35 - veteran headlines rotation, fastball/changeup/screwball mostly
RHP #17 Felix Murphy, 24 - young up-and-comer, nearly unhittable slurve
LHP #44 Noah Hawkins, 28 - fastball tops out at 88, but makes up for it with tough cutter, slider, change, and curve
RHP #56 Kip Fischer, 30 - Fischer a power sinkerballer who pounds the zone, average secondary pitches
RHP #27 Justin Garcia, 25 - electric fastball comes in 4 and 2-seam varieties, along with developing slider, but struggles with command

Bullpen
LHP #26 Clark Boone, 33 - sixth starter/long man, throws consistent strikes and keeps his composure
RHP #21 Al Fowler, 40 - epitome of steadiness, has recorded at least 25 S in each of past 8 seasons
LHP #14 Kyle Pauley, 24 - potential setup man, can get lefties and righties with fastball/curve/changeup
RHP #32 André Leclerc, 26 - Quebecois throws a tough frisbee slider from a sidearm slot, death to righties
RHP #37 Bill McCaffrey, 34 - big 12-6 curve is his main weapon, impeccable control
RHP #43 Royal Barbour, 28 - touches 95 with the fastball, great stuff but can lose it if he doesn't get the calls
LHP #50 Ellis Rhodes, 29 - LOOGY (Left-handed One Out Guy) has tricky 2-seam, circle change, bad platoon splits
RHP #41 Eduardo “Eddy” Cavazos, 35 - jovial closer features a tough splitter, slider, comp with Jose Valverde (in his prime)
RHP #23 Trent Burkhardt, 23 - wild card of the staff, has been known to hit triple digits, but the next one could be at your head (by accident)

C #2 Josh Heckman (R/R), 24 - Heckman has great instincts behind the plate and is a tough man to strike out, still working on calling the game/handling the staff
C #18 Raleigh Hightower (L/R), 31 - Hightower, while not a great hitter, has a little pop, but his main value comes from his blocking skills and strong arm
C #29 Shad Burdette (R/R), 39 - veteran catcher knows everything there is to know about the game, dangerous in a pinch-hit spot, but unlikely to get the start

1B #22 Kareem Al-Aniz (L/R), 27 - this Sunni Muslim takes Fridays off to attend prayers, (OOC: My Friday opponent, please RP this so that the time of the game does not conflict with noon prayers) big black man with a big black beard and big black bat, mashes HRs, including a league-record 501-ft bomb
CI #34 Philip “Phil” Carter (R/R), 28 - this converted 1B now plays 3B, features defensive versatility with a strong arm and good glove, gap-to-gap power rather than long-ball power
3B #3 Brice Napier (R/R), 29 - Napier has a serious strikeout problem, but if he gets a hold of one, look out
2B #5 Chris Fletcher (S/R), 25 - Fletcher is a 15/15 guy with great range at 2B, not very patient though
SS #6 Jarrod Novak (R/R), 24 - a great honor for this young man after just two seasons at the major league level, 20/20 guy with good arm and great range, future MVP?
MI #7 Reid McClendon (L/R), 33 - veteran here more for lefty bat and defensive skills than for being a star, solid all-around player, but nothing special

OF #16 Martín Torres (S/R), 29 - Torres is a speed merchant and a defensive whiz, .300 hitter but no power, aggressive on basepaths
OF #45 Guy Bélanger (L/R), 35 - Bélanger contributes a little bit of everything, decent power, good arm, corner outfield defender, good pinch-hitter/defensive replacement
OF #13 Teddy Cunningham (R/L), 22 - Cunningham can play any OF position and play it well, below-average arm, hit tool still in development, good speed
OF #19 Roman Jennings (R/R), 30 - most recent MVP of NABL, Jennings had .906 OPS, 30/15 guy with .320 average, if he has a weakness, it's the high fastball, but he just might get on top of it
OF #24 Austin Reeves (R/R), 32 - Reeves has an absolute cannon in RF, mitigates poor speed with good routes, average power, but has a good K/BB ration

Graig Lowman #60 (Manager)

Dante Woodward #1 (Hitting Coach)

Charley Battaglia #47 (Pitching Coach)

Claude Corbett #9 (1st Base Coach)

Freddy Snider #8 (3rd Base Coach)

Marcellus Maloney #15 (Bench Coach)

Rhett Upshaw #52 (Bullpen Coach)

Starting Lineup w/o DH
CF Martín Torres
C Josh Heckman
LF Roman Jennings
1B Kareem Al-Aniz
RF Austin Reeves
SS Jarrod Novak
3B Brice Napier
2B Chris Fletcher
P Pitcher's Spot

Starting Lineup w/DH
CF Martín Torres
C Josh Heckman
LF Roman Jennings
DH Kareem Al-Aniz
RF Austin Reeves
SS Jarrod Novak
1B Phil Carter
3B Brice Napier
2B Chris Fletcher

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my runscorers:Yes/No
Choose my lineup: Yes/No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes/No
Godmod scoring events: Yes/No, but just follow the descriptions of the players to know who's an offensive threat or not.
RP injuries to my players: Yes/No, but not serious ones. Back stiffness, jammed fingers, bruises, etc. Nothing that would keep them out of the lineup for more than 1 game. Reciprocity is expected.
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes/No
Eject my players: Yes/No, maybe the manager, though.
Godmod other events: Yes/No, but TG me first with what you plan to do and I'll give you the yea or nay.
Use DH at home: Yes/No

by **Super-Llamaland** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:52 pm

POT A

The Sova Empire Emoticons(2)
Gregoryisgodistan Bat Slaves(3)
Super-Llamaland Tigers(6)

POT B

Levivania Dohickeys (7)
Sangti Indios (9)
Smoya Fireballs (UR)

POT C

New Wolfopolis Wolfpack (UR)
Nova Anglicana Lions (UR)
Lancaster Lions (UR)

POT D

Girafistan Mighty Chickadees (UR)
Red Star Union Red Demons (UR)
Eduardastan Narwhals (UR)

Be prepared...for the group draw, coming up in roughly forty-eight hours.

by **Super-Llamaland** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:55 pm

Starting Lineup (Danks, Mills, Moreno, and Roberts are lefty; Bradley is a switch hitter)

1. SS Darren Bradley- Age 29, #15 (Can also play: None): Best contact hitter in the Llamaland Baseball League. Good speed/defense and veteran presence. Good power for his relatively small size.

2. 2B Max Danks- Age 24, #2 (3B, SS) A scrappy player who can steal often and plays amazing defense. Good hitter, but could improve.

3. 3B Alex Cameron- Age 29, #7 (None) A former benchwarmer, Cameron underwent a Jose Bautista- like transformation. Now is a fantastic 30-30 type hitter with good contact. Defense needs work. Now with knee issues!

4. 1B Danny Mills- Age 30, #13 (None) Mills, a power hitter, loves pulling it to right field. Average contact hitter but when he hits it, he hits it FAR. Also a sterling defender at first.

5. RF Chris Harder- Age 28, #30 (LF) Chris Harder may be just a slightly-above-average hitter, but his throwing arm is one of the best his team has ever seen. Below average speed.

6. CF Brett Rochester- Age 23, #0 (OF) Rochester is the kind of player who bunts himself onto first, steals second and third, and then tags up for home on a pop fly just out of the infield to the opposing shortstop. Without bunt singles, he's hitting .279, but with them, he's .305. He can also slap it over defenders when they pull in. Without these kind of hits, he's hitting .265. Average everything else.

7. LF Jake Addams- Age 25, #1 (OF) Almost as fast as Rochester.

8. Bryant Moreno, Age 28, #3: A pretty-good-at-everything catcher with a large personality. (Throws righty, bats lefty)

9. DH (If needed) Keith Dawson- Age 22, #24(C/1B) Young and raw but with fantastic power.

BENCH

Jim Atkins, OF, #18, 33: A veteran who beats lefties to death: .381 against them compared to .235 versus righties. A good option for pinch-hitting, with a great arm in right, left or center.

Drew Stephenson, IF, #11, 28: He can play third, short, second, and left. Good contact, speed, and defense, everything else is below-average. Will get more time with Cameron's health problems.

Trevor Matthews, OF, #18, 18: A young outfielder with world class talent and a switch hitting bat. Matthews' swing is the purest in the Llamaland Minor League at any level, but his baseball IQ could use work.

Manager- Joe McKenzie, 54
Hitting Coach- Steve Mays, 57
1B Coach- Nick Horry, 44
3B Coach- Stan Evans, 66
PITCHING COACH- Thomas Yaft, 42
BULLPEN COACH- Chris Evans, 41
BULLPEN CATCHERS- Don George, 36, and Jack Aaron, 45.

The Llamas are just off their first playoff appearance in the WBC.
Thomas Yaft, the old manager, was disappointed after his ouster as coach. Yaft, a former New Llama Cyclones starter who won 219 games in his career, will become pitching coach. Pitching coach Chris Evans will become bullpen coach to adjust to the retirement of Vinny Marrero. Bullpen catcher Ray Nelson was signed by the Cyclones and decided to chase his old major-league dream after a successful minor league career. In his place is the recently retired Don George. The new manager is former New Llama Cyclones manager Joe McKenzie (who complied a 1867-1211 over nineteen years) who agreed to be international team manager.

PITCHING

Starters

R Evan Masorka- 27, #43- Low-to-mid nineties fastball, nasty high-80s sinker and splitter, looping low-70s curveball. He's so good with his other pitches and command that he doesn't even need a changeup. His career changed after the development of the final pitch.

L Ryan Lucas- 30, #44- He's made a career of his amazing curveball. A quote from catcher Chris Romatini: "It completely skips the strike zone. It starts on one edge and ends on another." He also has a nice fastball in the low nineties. But he can't seem to stay healthy for more than two starts.

L Leo Davis- #51, 26- He's been almost always injured, but has a golden arm. He throws triple-digit fastballs and mid-nineties Mariano Rivera cutters. Who needs offspeed?

R Allan Roswell- #36, 38- He has seven different pitches- fastball, 2-seamer, sinker, slider, cutter, changeup, and eephus. The latter is rarely used but generates punchouts.

R Rick Jackson, #50, 31- Once a Long Reliever who got spot starts, Jackson has a high-80s 2-seamer as his out pitch and usually throws that, a low-70s curve, and a knuckle curve in the high 60s. Nobody knows why he bothered learning two curveballs.

RELIEF
L David Mendello, #31, 30- Mendello has the worst control on the team. But with a nose-diving slurve in the high-80s and a cut fastball in the low-90s, when it goes where he wants it to, it is unhittable.

L Nick Carter, Lefty Specialist- 24, #73- Lefties can't hit his low-80s sinker. Most people can hit his mid-80s fastball (besides lefties who are thinking sinker)

L Aaron Raymond/R Alex Carson- Seventh Inning- Raymond- #53, 23: Aaron Raymond features a low-90s 2-seamer and great control. Has gone through four breaking balls looking for the right one and can throw all four to keep you off balance- curveball, slider, cutter, and splitter. Carson- 23, #53: Alex Carson has the same 2-seamer and same control. However, he has a good mid-80s slider and that's it.

L Darren Mueller/L Evan Daye/R Robby Irving- Setup: Mueller- #-3, 24: A slightly cuckoo pitcher (See: Jersey Number) who is one of two pitchers with an eephus on the team. mid-80s 2-seamer, low-60s eephus. Daye- #55, 27: A lefty killer, Daye has an amazing low-90s cutter. That's it. He has no injury troubles or stamina issues, but only one pitch means being whacked in the fourth inning.
Irving: 28/#82- Robby Irving used to be a starter with a low-90s fastball, mid-80s sinker, low-80s slider, and low-70s curveball. Then he got injured and moved to the bullpen.

Nick Bowden- Closer: High 90s-fastball, low 90s- splitter. #43

Choose my runscorers:Yes/No
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes with my permission
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes with my permission
Eject my players: Not this time.
Godmod other events: Yes with my permission
Use DH at home: No

by **Levivania** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:36 pm

Roster

Batting Order
1. 1B Eric Goorman
2. SS Levi Goldman
3. C Ben Ballmer
4. RF Babe Robinson
5. CF Chip Bukcton
6. 2B Mike Olinsky
7. LF James Wajoroswki
8. 3B. Fabio Zletz
9. DH: Johhny Swinger

Pitching Staff
Starters
1. Elvish Hernandez
2. Kaerry Jerks
3. Mike Tulis
4. Perry Jones

Relief
Archie Chapman
Derrick Murray
Emanuel Lopez

Closer
Mike Newtek
Chris Critoner

Fielding (Starters in Bold)

1B
Eric Goorman
Eric Lord
Berry Macklan

2B
Mike Olinsky
Robert Gardner

3B
Fabio Zletz
Nero Shankoff

SS
Levi Goldman
Theodore Dove
Rick Grimes

LF
James Wajoroswki
Benjamin Stanz
Harry Skeeks

CF
Chip Buckton
Hans Peroso

RF
Babe Robinson
Ben Benson

DH
Johhny Swinger

Uniform

Permissions
Choose my runscorers:Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: no
RP injuries to my players: Yes but limited
Godmod injuries to my players: no
Eject my players: No
Godmod other events: no
Use DH at home: yes

by **The Sova Empire** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:50 pm

The Sova Empire Emoticons

On a recent expedition in Umbra Ignis (IC, region mate of mine that was in the Quidditch World Cup. OOC, a good friend of mine that gave me permission), a group of explorers were magically turned into yellow balls (somewhat reminiscent of Pac-Man 3D) by a native tribe. Somehow, they actually are good at baseball, so the Minister of Sports gave them a shot for the 3rd IBS. That team comes in tied for first rank after Costa Luna was wiped from the face of the planet for unknown reasons. The roster:

1B: :) (Mr. Smiley, son of manager Father Smiley)
2B: :( (Frowny)
3B: ;) (Winky)
SS: >:( (The Pessimist)
C: :blush: (Lucky)
LF: :p (Silly)
CF: 8) (Shades)
RF: :meh: (Bob (we don't really know his name))
DH: :geek: (Mr. Knowitall)

SP: :blink: (Blinky)
SP: :o (Shocks)
SP: :shock: (Big Eyes)
RP: :ugeek: (Big Bro)
RP: :D (Mr. Green)
CL: :evil: (Cranky)

Choose my runscorers:Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: Yes
Godmod scoring events: TG first
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: TG first
Godmod other events: TG first
Use DH at home: Yes

(OOC: Stupid 10-smilies rule. (pouts in a corner) Oh well, at least you guys know what they would look like should you need to put them in your RP)

by **Norvine** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:59 pm

Lancaster Lions Team Roster:

Batting Lineup:
LF John Franco (L/L)
1B Bob Quest (L/L)
RF Greg Thatch (L/R)
DH Charlie Gonh (R/R)
SS George Jackson (R/R)
CF James Hayth (R/R)
3B Damian Kallar (R/R)
C Ryan Hoola (R/R)
2B Ron Joga (R/L)

Pitching Staff:

SP Frank Thien (R)
SP Jack Wells (L)
SP Sebastian Householder (L)
SP Peter Stevens (R)
SP Dallas Earning (L)
RP Barry Uriadles (L)
RP George Ham (L)
RP Quintin Casillas (R)
RP Lance Deel (L)
RP Hector Yuma (R)
CP Verian Fallew (L)
CP Jade Mansoon (R)
CP Joshua Redden (R)

Choose my runscorers:Yes
Choose my lineup: No
Follow my pitching rotation: No
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Eject my players: Sure
Godmod other events: No
Use DH at home: Yes

by **Super-Llamaland** » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:16 pm

GROUP A (Hosted OOC and IC-ly by Super-Llamaland)

The Sova Empire Emoticons (2)
Smoya Fireballs (UR)
Lancaster Lions (UR)
Girafistan Mighty Chickadees (UR)

GROUP B (Hosted by Super-Llamaland)

Gregoryisgodistan Bat Slaves (3)
Levivania Dohickeys (7)
New Wolfopolis Wolfpack (UR)
Eduardastan Narwhals (UR)

GROUP C (Hosted by New Wolfopolis)

Super-Llamaland Tigers (6)
Sangti Indios (9)
Nova Anglicana Lions (UR)
Red Star Union Red Demons (UR)

by **Super-Llamaland** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:17 am

HOST ANNOUNCEMENT

The First RP Cutoff will be around 03:00 GMT on September 27.

by **The Red Star Union** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:11 pm

As baseball is not a main sport in The Red Star Union, our roster is young and athletic players.

Team Information
Team: The Red Demons
Stadium: Ruon Stadium
Capacity: 231,000
Manager: Ruad Damon
Style: +1

Batting Order (with DH)
RF 63. Dram ROBINSON - Bats R/Throws R
CF 55. Dillan MARSHAWN - R/R
3B 4. Ron DOLNAN - L/L
C 1. Escana Rud - R/L
1B 38. Chito Rudan - R/R
DH 6. Peter DARLINGTON, IV - L/R
2B 70. Ruthernan Danan - R/R
LF 5. Ran Derbon- L/L
SS 98. Todd Lead - R/L

DH: Same as Above

Starting Rotation
30. Denon DEVONSHIRE -R/R
94. Rauldan NUNO - L/L
2. Cartam PETERSON R/R
44. Tomas GRANTHORN - L/L

Bullpen
Closer 74. Elvis LONTUI - R/R
Setup 60. Starlin DIXNAU - L/L
Setup 9. Elwoon JOHNSOD - R/R
Middle Relief 8. Dicke Van - L/L
Middle Relief 91. Adama Murano - R/R
Long Relief 22. Karl SAMPSON - R/R

Bench
OF 62. Brian ROLL - L/L
SS/2B 92. Jakey RED - R/R
C 0. Ottn Von - L/R
Utility 14. Allan Jordan Rud - L/L
1B/3B 39. James Dansom - R/R

RP Permissions
Choose my Lineup Y
Choose my Runscorers Y
RP Injuries Y
Godmod Injuries Y
Follow my Rotation Y
Follow other events Y

by **New Wolfopolis** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:26 pm

HOST ANNOUNCEMENT

Pre-match RP Cutoff for Group C will be at 3:00 GMT on September 29th. RP cutoffs from here on out will be announced in the previous day's scorination.

by **Super-Llamaland** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:35 pm

New Wolfopolis wrote:HOST ANNOUNCEMENT

Pre-match RP Cutoff for Group C will be at 3:00 GMT on September 29th. RP cutoffs from here on out will be announced in the previous day's scorination.

And for groups A and B as well.

by **Super-Llamaland** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:19 pm

The Crack of the Bats...the smell of the grass...the chants of the crowd...the chatting of the players...the singing of the national anthems...the third International Baseball Slam is ready to begin!

Winning teams in italics, final score in bold.

GROUP A

Lancaster Lions    0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
The Sova Empire 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 X 4

Girafistan  1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 5
   Smoya 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 6

GROUP B

      Eduardastan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Gregoryisgodistan 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 2 X 8

New Wolfopolis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
[i]Levivania   0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 X 4

Reason for edit: Couldn't get scores to line up right.

by **Levivania** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:01 am

It was a great night For Levivania. The team scored 4 runs including 2 home runs. 1 by star player and captain Levi Goldman and the other by up and coming catcher Ben Ballmer. After the game the team went to a local bar and partied the night away. Levi Goldman was a great player, but he was brash and reckless. He had a bit to much to drink that night, and so in the morning he had an awful headache and was throwing up. Pitcher Elvis Hernandez started the entire game and threw a no hitter. Elvis Hernandez, Ben Ballmer and Levi Goldman had went to school together from kindergarten to the last year of college. Hernandez was no doubt the best pitcher in Levivania. But, his record in the international baseball slam has been 3-6. After Goldman recvored from his hang over the team practiced and got ready for the night's game!

by **New Wolfopolis** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:14 am

Whoops. My time zone conversion was off. At any rate, this is Group C's RP cutoff for MD1.

MATCHDAY 1
Red Star Union 1, Super-Llamaland 3
Nova Anglicana 3, Sangti 7

The next RP cutoff will occur at 3:00 GMT on September 30th. If you need as much help as I do with time conversions, http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html is very helpful.

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:34 am

Eduardastan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Gregoryisgodistan 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 2 X 8

"Good afternoon, ladies and gentelemen, I'm Sportscaster NS832HD, and we've got an exciting game for you today here in Super-Llamaland. Our beloved Bat Slaves face off against Eduardastan. And we're just about ready for the first pitch. Soldier USUALSO is on the hill today, and he deals, and it is lined down the right field line for a base hit, all the way to the wall, and it's a leadoff double for Eduardastan."

The next batter up would ground out to second, but the runner would move over to third base. This would be followed by a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0, and a strikeout to end the inning. Let's fast-forward to the bottom of the third now.

"Executioner 9D8AH is at the plate with nobody out, here's the pitch, looped into centerfield, that is a base hit. The Bat Slaves have a leadoff single. And the Gregoryisgodistan fans are cheering loudly."

It was, however, obvious to anyone watching who had not been propagandized by the government that the sound was being artificially edited in. Gregoryisgodistan commoners were not allowed to travel out of the country, so actors from Gregory Llama Land, no relation to Super-Llamaland, had been hired to make the trip. But they were clueless as to how to cheer.

"Here's the 2-0 to Shirtmaker 9DHUAS, and it's looped into right, another base hit, runner holds at second and it's first and second with nobody out. Now here's Construction Worker XUAHAUAH and he lays a beautiful bunt down the third base line, runners will move up but the throw to first is in time, one away. Two runners in scoring position, however, for Chauffeur JJIASDES.

"And here's the 2-1, it is hit deep to right, going back and making the catch is the right fielder, but Executioner 9D8AH will tag from third and we are tied at 1. Here comes Soldier JSIAISKS, the MVP of the last tournament. He swings and hits a long fly ball to left, DROP THAT BALL ON COSTA LUNA BECAUSE IT IS A BOMB! HOME RUN GREGORYISGODISTAN! 3-1 BAT SLAVES! WHAT A BLAST!"

We now fast forward to the bottom of the fifth, and Shirtmaker 9DHUAS is batting. Military General Rufus McGee is on third with two outs.

"That ball is looped into center field, coming on is the outfielder but he can't make the catch, and it will drop in for a base hit. Runner on third scores, it's 4-1."

We now move along to the bottom of the 6th, with Chauffeur JJIASDES leading it off.

"The pitch is grounded to first, muffed by the first baseman and Chauffeur JJIASDES is going to be safe at first. Leadoff runner is aboard for Soldier JSIAISKS who is 1-2 with a 2-run home run. Here's the 1-2, drilled to straight away centerfield, it is off the wall and bouncing back into play, Chauffeur JJIASDES rounds third and they're waving him home, the throw is cut off as Soldier JSIAISKS goes for third, the throw to third is not in time, it's an RBI triple to put the Bat Slaves up 5-1.

"Here comes Barber LIEUIUSH. Infield is playing back, they'll concede the run for the out. It's grounded to short, throw onto first is in time, one away but a run comes home to make is 6-1."

We now move along to the top of the 8th.

"Nobody on, nobody out, Soldier USUALSO still in there, he's allowed 1 run on 4 hits today, here's the pitch and it's ripped to center, Executioner 9D8AH can't play it and it's off the wall on a bounce for a double. Looks like Sports Chief Rufus Markel is going to the bullpen here, and in comes Toiletmaker LAO9183. Call to the Bullpen sponsored by Government Mandated Communication and Tracking Devices."

Toiletmaker LAO9183 would then retire the next three batters in order, strikeout, strikeout, popout. Inning was over. We go to the bottom of the 8th, with Construction Worker XUAHAUAH batting with one out and nobody on.

"Here's the pitch, grounded in between first and second, it's a base hit into right field. It looks like Military Supergeneral Dominick Brockston is going to pinch run now. Yes, that's happening. Here comes Chauffeur JJIASDES, and it's lined to right, a base hit and it's getting into the corner and going all the way to the wall. Military Supergeneral Dominick Brockston will stop at 3rd, Chauffeur JJIASDES is into second, and it's a double. Here comes Soldier JSIAISKS, who is 2-3 with a triple, a home run, and 3 RBI's. The pitch is looped into centerfield for a base hit, one run will score, here comes the second, the throw is cut off and Soldier JSIAISKS is a dead duck at second but the run will score. Soldier JSIAISKS in a rundown now, the throw back to first gets him, but the Bat Slaves lead 8-1. Two out now."

Barber LIEUIUSH would strike out, but Toiletmaker LAO9183 would get three straight outs in the ninth to end it.

Time for the Player of the Game Presented by Prune Farmers of Gregoryisgodistan, who receives 100 greggygodbucks as a prize, courtesy of the sponsoring organization.

Player of the Game Presented by Prune Farmers of Gregoryisgodistan: Soldier JSIAISKS

by **Super-Llamaland** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:28 am

Red Star Union 1, Super-Llamaland 3

RED 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
SLL 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 X 3

Masorka (W, 1-0): 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 6 K/0 BB, 89 Pitches
Mendello (H, 1): 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 4 K/0 BB, 22 Pitches
Bowden (SV, 1): 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K/1 BB, 16 Pitches

Devonshire (L, 0-1): 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 3 K/2 BB, 95 Pitches
Van: 1.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 2 K/1 BB, 20 Pitches
Johnsod: 0.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K/0 BB, 3 Pitches

How they Scored:
RED STAR UNION FOURTH: Dolnan walks, Rud strikes out, Rudan singles (Dolnan to third), Danan flies out, Derbon doubles (Dolnan scores, Rudan out at home): Red Star Union 1, Tigers 0
TIGERS SIXTH: Mills flies out, Harder strikes out, Rochester singles, Rochester steals second, Addams walks, Rochester steals third, Moreno doubles (Rochester scores, Addams scores), Masorka singles (Moreno to third), Bradley strikes out: Tigers 2, Red Star Union 1
TIGERS EIGHTH: PH Stephenson for P Mendello, Stephenson strikes out, Bradley walks, Danks triples (Bradley scores), Cameron pops out, Mills grounds out: Tigers 3, Red Star Union 1

Day 1: Uh oh

Yay! Victory over the Red Star Union! Clutchness from Moreno (again), Mendello actually pitches well, and Masorka goes six and two-thirds in under ninety pitches! They were pretty good innings, too: one run allowed, and Evan gets the victory.

Will Cameron be an issue? Today: 0-4 with 2 strikeouts and 2 popouts. How's that knee, Alex Cameron?
Danks has recovered. 2-fer-4 with an RBI triple.

Umm...back to Masorka. He threw a 3-2 pitch to a Red Star Union batter. It was a decent slider that was tapped foul behind the plate.

Then, according to the pitching coach Thomas Yaft:

"Maz [Evan Masorka] threw the 3-2 slider and winced as the batter fouled it off. He gestured to me and my heart fell into my stomach. When I got out there, Bryant [Moreno, the catcher] told me that something in Maz's arm was real tight, and it hurt. Maz threw a practice pitch and we pulled 'em out."

So, our ace is injured on the first day. What else is new?

At least we win, though. That's always a plus.

by **New Wolfopolis** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:35 am

"Well."

"Wait, we're seriously doing one of these?"

"Almost everyone in WBC did one!"

"Yeah, but this isn't WBC!"

"True, but it is international baseball."

"It's still different!"

"And we're still doing one of these."

"*sigh* Fine."

"We lost."

"Gee, really? I couldn't tell."

"We didn't even put up a single run."

"Thanks again, Captain Obvious."

"If we want to make the playoffs, we're going to have to start winning."

"I'm not even going to come up with a sarcastic comment for that one."

"Let's see. Who pitched today? Was it Marsh?"

"Yeah. Allen was on the hill today."

"He always pitches so well, and then I give it to the bullpen, and they blow it!"

"Well, Marsh did give up three of the four runs we gave up."

"Wow. Thanks for taking a great talking point away from me."

"Sorry."

"I was trying to blame myself for this loss! Come on, what's your problem?"

"I don't know."

"Me neither. All I know is the bats better pick up, along with the defense. You know, everything's gotta pick up. We need a win tomorrow."

"No kidding."

"How do you think the games are going back home?"

"I read online that they went pretty smoothly. LTC Ballpark's a great place to play, if I must say so myself."

"You're not kidding. But man, this Rocky or Rock or whatever stadium is pretty nice too."

"That's true."

"Well, this promises to be a good IBS. Looking forward to the rest of it."

"Me too."

"So, Come on you Wolfpack!"

"Wait, we're seriously ending it like this?"

"Well, how else would we end it?"

"Without a giant cliche at the end?"

"But that's the fun part! This entire thing is just a big cliche anyway."

"I guess you're right."

"Come on you Wolfpack!"

"Let's go New Wolfopolis!"

by **The Sova Empire** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:41 am

Predictions for the tournament:

GROUP A

Lancaster Lions    0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
The Sova Empire    1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 X 4

1st: Mr. Smiley solo HR
4th: Lucky solo HR
7th: 2-run triple by Shades

by **Super-Llamaland** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:00 pm

Unfortunately, today's RP Cutoff is CANCELLED due to NSFS acting up. I'll try to do MD2 and MD3 in one sitting tomorrow at around Midnight GMT.

by **New Wolfopolis** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:03 pm

Super-Llamaland wrote:Unfortunately, today's RP Cutoff is CANCELLED due to NSFS acting up. I'll try to do MD2 and MD3 in one sitting tomorrow at around Midnight GMT.

However, group C, this is your cutoff.

MATCHDAY 2
Super-Llamaland 6, Nova Anglicana 2
Red Star Union 6, Sangti 5


Group C Standings

   Team                 P  W D  L For  Ag +/- Pts
 1 Super-Llamaland      2  2 0  0   9   3  +6  6
 2 Red Star Union       2  1 0  1   7   8  -1  3
 3 Sangti               2  1 0  1  12   9  +3  3
 4 Nova Anglicana       2  0 0  2   5  13  -8  0

Tomorrow's cutoff will be around 2:00 GMT.

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