Capra Hardball Dynasty League

Here’s my take on this season’s HOF nominees. Some tough choices this year, with no “inner circle” HOFers retiring this year. No Doubt Pablo Vincente – I don’t get the reluctance to put Vincente in. He’s clearly superior in almost every way to Colome, and is certainly one of the top 10 offensive players in the history of the league. He hit .305/.393/.603 (.996). 667 HR (7 th all-time), 1927 RBI (5 th all-time) 1591 R (11 th all-time).   Won an MVP, went to 6 all-star games, and won 2 silver sluggers.   Combines the great peak with excellent longevity, and gets my nod. Kelly Grace – The best pitcher on the list this season, Grace went 213-143 (.598). He won a CYA, went to 6 AS games, and finished with a 1.22 WHIP and a 3.52 ERA, half in the NL, half in the AL. Great longevity with 3294 IP. Kevin Myers – The sort of pitcher who only exists in HBD, and the first of this type to truly deserve the HOF. Averaged 140 relief IP per season during his peak, and ...

A Capra World Buzz report Staff writer/Tom Bradley CINCINNATI — He sat in front of his locker in the storied Cincinnati locker room. Hands tugging at his hair and a dejected look on his face. As reporters were swarming the locker room to talk to the players and management of the Roses, moods were low and morale was poor. It’s not easy to lose a World Series. It’s not easy to put in a 162-game effort and come up short. Cincinnati Rose left fielder Catfish Sheets seemed to be taking it worse than anyone else. “I just don’t know what’s real anymore,” Sheets said in front of his locker. Catfish Sheets His mitt thrown to the side, eye black and Advil spilled across the top shelf, towels on the floor and his bat propped up against the wall, Sheets’ demeanor matched much of the mood in the locker room. A reporter from the Cincinnati Enquirer prefaced his question with a gesture of encouragement, “It’ll be alright, Catfish, no shame in winning an AL championship, talk about the...

*Prospects qualified for the list if they're no older than 26 and have not spent 50 games in the majors as a position player or 15 games as a pitcher 1. Fritz Doumit- C New Britain, 21 - The top pick in the season 25 draft, Fritz was a pretty easy choice for the top spot on this list. A catcher with his complete skill set has not entered this league in a long time. A well rounded hitter who likely end up with 95+ rated contact once he is finished developing, to go along with his power that is already rated 96. That kind of bat would be very valuable at the catching position even if Fritz were a below average defender. But what sets Fritz apart is his excellent defensive ability. He has the arm strength, pitch calling ability, and durability to contend for gold gloves in the future should his owner decide to keep him at the position. He hasn't disappointed in his time in the minors thus far with 60 home runs in a season and a half and a .430 OBP. It is safe to say tha...

A Capra World Buzz Report Staff Writer/Tom Bradley SANTA FE — Perhaps it's the mentality that comes with being the first overall pick. Perhaps it's fallout from his miserable upbringing from the streets of Grand Island, Nebraska. But one thing is for sure: Pete Price is out of control. Price was the first-overall pick in the amateur draft in season 26 of Capra, and while he may well be the best shortstop prospect in the world, you have to wonder if his talent is worth the headache. Early reports from Santa Fe is Price showed up to the first day of preseason workouts in an altered state-of-mind. A source that asked to remain anonymous reported that Price walked into the clubhouse and yelled, "Time to get turnt up, b*tches." According to Urbandictionary.com, "turnt up" is defined as, "thee act of getting drunk and high to thee highest degree." These aren't the first problems Price has had in his short professional career. The...

  Here’s my take on this season’s HOF nominees. Lots of 500 HR hitters on this list!   Amazing. Some good controversy this year as well. No Doubt Pablo Vincente – A 1B who stands out of the crowd! He hit .305/.393/.603 (.996). 667 HR (7 th all-time), 1927 RBI (5 th all-time) 1591 R (11 th all-time) – certainly one of the top 10 offensive players in the league.   Won an MVP, went to 6 all-star games, and won 2 silver sluggers.   Combines the great peak with excellent longevity, and gets my nod. Trenidad Espinosa – Finally some of the excellent pitchers Capra has to offer are retiring. Espinoza went 212-126 (.627) with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. He pitched over 3100 innings and won a CYA, almost exclusively in the AL. Kelly Grace – Maybe one tiny notch behind Espinoza, Grace went 213-143 (.598). He won a CYA, went to 6 AS games, and finished with a 1.22 WHIP and a 3.52 ERA, half in the NL, half in the AL.   Now look around this list and see...