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Post by TribeGM on Mar 6, 2010 17:37:00 GMT -5
1982 Final Standings
American League Rank Club Wins Losses Win % GB East Division 1st Milwaukee Brewers 95 67 .586 -- 2nd Baltimore Orioles 94 68 .580 1.0 3rd Boston Red Sox 89 73 .549 6.0 4th Detroit Tigers 83 79 .512 12.0 5th New York Yankees 79 83 .488 16.0 6th Cleveland Indians 78 84 .481 17.0 6th Toronto Blue Jays 78 84 .481 17.0
West Division 1st California Angels 93 69 .574 -- 2nd Kansas City Royals 90 72 .556 3.0 3rd Chicago White Sox 87 75 .537 6.0 4th Seattle Mariners 76 86 .469 17.0 5th Oakland Athletics 68 94 .420 25,0 6th Texas Rangers 64 98 .395 29.0 7th Minnesota Twins 60 102 .370 33.0
National League Rank Club Wins Losses Win % GB East Division 1st St. Louis Cardinals 92 70 .568 -- 2nd Philadelphia Phillies 89 73 .549 3.0 3rd Montreal Expos 86 76 .531 6.0 4th Pittsburgh Pirates 84 78 .519 8.0 5th Chicago Cubs 73 89 .451 19.0 6th New York Mets 65 97 .401 27.0
West Division 1st Atlanta Braves 89 73 .549 -- 2nd Los A Dodgers 88 74 .543 1.0 3rd San Fran Giants 87 75 .537 2.0 4th San Diego Padres 81 81 .500 8.0 5th Houston Astros 77 85 .475 12.0 6th Cincinnati Reds 61 101 .377 28.0
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Post by TribeGM on Mar 6, 2010 17:41:48 GMT -5
1982 Recap
The Atlanta Braves were the talk of the early 1982 baseball season, when they won their first 13 games. A mediocre team 1980-1981, few thought Atlanta would make a pennant run in 1982. The manager Joe Torre's record was no winner, either. The Mets, from whom he was fired in the off-season, had never finished higher than fifth under Torre.
But Torre's 1982 Braves led the league in runs and homers, hung tough in the pennant race, and made the playoffs for the first time since 1969. Atlanta center fielder Dale Murphy won the MVP, with 36 homers and 109 RBI.
Another exciting club was Harvey Kuenn's Milwaukee Brewers, a.k.a. "Harvey's Wallbangers." The Brewers were loaded with menacing hitters, including Robin Yount (.331 average, 29 homers, 114 RBI), Paul Molitor (.302, 19 homers, 136 runs), Cecil Cooper (.313, 32 homers, 121 RBI), Ted Simmons (23 homers, 97 RBI), Ben Oglivie (34 homers, 102 RBI), and Gorman Thomas (39 homers, 112 RBI).
The Brewers also featured Cy Young winner Pete Vuckovich, who went 18-6, and Rollie Fingers, who saved 29.
Milwaukee didn't coast to the American League East title -- the regular season went down to the final series. The Orioles, four games out of first, beat the Brewers three straight times at Memorial Stadium.
If the Orioles had won again, a one-game playoff would have decided the division-winner. It never came to that, though, as Don Sutton beat Jim Palmer in game 162 and Milwaukee took the American League East.
Prior to 1982, free agent Reggie Jackson left the Yankees to join the Angels. With four former MVPs now on its squad (Jackson, Don Baylor, Fred Lynn, and Rod Carew), California won the West Division by 3 games over Kansas City.
Whitey Herzog's speedy Cardinals edged out the Phillies to win the National League East, thanks in part to Ozzie Smith (obtained from San Diego), Lonnie Smith (picked up from Philadelphia), and rookie Willie McGee. Steve Carlton won another Cy Young Award, going 23-11.
Dave Kingman of the Mets led the league with 37 homers, though he hit .204 and was a butcher in the field. Al Oliver of Montreal took the batting title with a .331 average and also led the league in RBI, hits, doubles, and total bases.
With the Reds' dismissal of Ken Griffey, Ray Knight, George Foster, and Dave Collins in the off-season, its dynasty collapsed and the team fell into the cellar.
A couple of infielders, Baltimore's Cal Ripken and Los Angeles' Steve Sax, were named Rookies of the Year. Sax represented the fourth straight year a Dodger won the award.
In the National League Championship Series, St. Louis flattened Atlanta in three games. Atlanta mustered only one extrabase hit -- a double -- in the Series. In the junior circuit playoffs, the Brewers beat the Angels in five, coming back from a two-game deficit. California, though, featured the best hitter in Lynn, who batted .611 (11-for-18).
The 1982 World Series had its share of exceptional performances. In game one, Molitor became the first player to get five hits in a Series game, as Milwaukee won 10-0. Yount had four hits in that same game, then repeated the feat four games later. Game three was a showcase for McGee, who not only cracked two homers, but made a circus catch at the center-field wall.
The 1982 World Series went to game seven. Milwaukee built a 3-1 lead, but the Cardinals scored three in the sixth and two in the eighth to win it 6-3.
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Post by TribeGM on Mar 10, 2010 17:41:49 GMT -5
1982 Baseball Season Headlines
In 1982, Rickey Henderson set a new record for base-stealing, Harold Baines had a great rookie year, and Reggie Jackson moved to California. Here are some of the headlines from the 1982 baseball season:
Robin Yount Named 1982 American League MVP
Robin Yount won the 1982 American League MVP Award -- and his premier Gold Glove -- tallying a .331 average, 29 homers, 46 doubles, and 114 RBI (all career-bests). To cap his All-Star season, Yount batted .414 in the 1982 World Series, collecting 12 hits in 29 at-bats.
Dan Quisenberry Saves 35
In 1982, Dan Quisenberry was American League Fireman of the Year for the second time and an All-Star for the first time. With a quirky underhanded delivery that aggravated hitters while preserving his arm from strain, Quisenberry saved a circuit-high 35 games while compiling a 9-7 record.
Carl Yastrzemski Knows No Bounds
Carl Yastrzemski entered the homestretch of his career in 1982. Batting .275, he tallied 72 RBI and 16 homers. A left fielder for 12 seasons, Yaz was shifted to center on July 21, where he went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI. It is likely that, as he was approaching 43, he is the oldest major leaguer to play the position. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989, his first year of eligibility.
Reggie Jackson: 39 HRs, 101 RBI
Upon being stripped of his power in 1990 as Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner said that his chief regret over his 17-year proprietorship was letting Reggie Jackson defect to the Angels once his option was unclaimed. Jackson batted .275, nailed 39 homers (tied for the American League lead), and had 101 RBI to spearhead the Angels to the West Division title.
Harold Baines: 25 HRs, 105 RBI
White Sox owner Bill Veeck scouted Harold Baines when he was just a 12-year-old sandlot star on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Baines played his first full season with the Sox in 1982, batting .271 with 25 dingers and 105 RBI. Baines went on to set the all-time White Sox record for round-trippers with 173.
Brewers Win 1982 American League Pennant
Until 1982, Milwaukee hadn't seen a championship game since the 1958 Braves pennant. Nearly two million fans flocked to County Stadium over the season to watch the team they nicknamed "Harvey's Wallbangers" for manager Harvey Kuenn and the club's 216 homers. The Brewers finished 1 game ahead of the Orioles in the American League East.
Rickey Henderson Sets Mark with 130 Swipes
In 1982, Rickey Henderson demolished the single-season major league stolen base record set by Lou Brock by swiping 130 bases. Under the guidance of A's manager Billy Martin, who appreciated the speedster's gifts, Henderson hit .267 in 1982. He tallied 119 runs scored (fourth in the American League), 116 walks (best in the majors), and a .399 on-base percentage (third in the circuit).
Gary Carter Stars in 1982 All-Star Game
Gold Glove-winning Expo catcher Gary Carter displayed his usual form in 1982, batting .293, with 29 four-baggers, and 97 RBI. His single knocked in a run in the 1982 All-Star Game, played in his home park of Olympic Stadium. An avid baseball card collector, Carter is unlike many professional ballplayers in his unabashed love for the game.
Fernando Valenzuela: No Fluke
Fernando Mania grew in stature in 1982, as did the man himself. Avoiding the sophomore jinx, the lefty sported a 19-13 record with a 2.87 ERA in 1982.
Joaquin Andujar Carries the 1982 St. Louis Cardinals
Joaquin Andujar blossomed under the Cardinal pitching coach Hub Kittle, as he went 15-10 for a 2.47 ERA during the regular 1982 season.
In postseason play, Andujar became the stopper for the Cardinals, winning both the National League pennant-clinching game against the Braves and capturing the seventh game of the World Series against the Brewers. When asked to describe life in the majors, Andujar once remarked that everything could be summed up in one word: "youneverknow."
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Post by TribeGM on Mar 23, 2010 13:51:22 GMT -5
More 1982 Baseball Season Headlines
Dale Murphy Named 1982 National League MVP
Dale Murphy enjoyed a great 1982 season, batting .281 with 36 homers and 109 RBI to lead the Braves to the National League West Division title. He was named the circuit's MVP for his efforts. Murphy spent most of his off-season deciding which products not to endorse. The one product he did agree to promote? Milk.
Tim Raines Leads National League in Steals
Tim Raines led the National League in stolen bases for the second consecutive season, swiping 78. Raines also played in his second consecutive All-Star Game. Although Raines lacked Rickey Henderson's power, the two were often described as the most talented players in their respective leagues.
Dave Kingman Is National League HR King
Dave Kingman led the National League in homers with 37 while driving in 99 runs and batting an anemic .204. Kong set a major league record for lowest batting average by a home run champion. His .204 mark was also the lowest ever for a first baseman with 400 or more at-bats.
1982 Milwaukee Brewers Win Game Five
After forcing out Cardinal Lonnie Smith at second base, Brewers shortstop Robin Yount tried in vain to get Keith Hernandez out at first in game five of the 1982 World Series. The Brewers defeated the Cardinals 6-4 take a one-game edge; it was their last victory in the tournament.
Al Oliver Posts .331 Average
Traded to Montreal for third baseman Larry Parrish of Texas, Al Oliver gained a lot of popularity. He responded by winning the National League batting title with a career-high .331 average. Topping the circuit in hits (204) and doubles (43), he tied Dale Murphy for the RBI title with 109.
Steve Sax Named 1982 National League Rookie of the Year
In 1982, Steve Sax became the fourth consecutive Dodger to capture National League Rookie of the Year honors. Sax hit .282 and set a Dodger rookie record with 49 stolen bases.
Ozzie Smith Wields Some Magic
In 1982, the Padres and Cardinals swapped shortstops, as Garry Templeton was shipped to San Diego and Ozzie Smith headed for St. Louis. Smith was considered an offensive liability despite his amazing glovework. Smith proved his critics only partly right, however, as he batted .248 for the season and then hit an impressive .556 in the three-game playoff sweep of the Braves.
Cecil Cooper's Fiery Bat
Cecil Cooper amassed a .313 batting average, .528 slugging average, 32 homers, and 121 RBI in 1982. Finishing out the year in style, the Brewers first baseman led his team to a come-from-behind victory in the fifth game of the 1982 American League Championship Series. In the seventh inning, he singled home the tying and winning runs as the Brewers defeated the Angels after having been down in the Series two games to none.
1982 St. Louis Cardinals Bomb 1982 Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers catcher Ted Simmons almost needed a calculator to count the Cardinals crossing his threshold in game six of the 1982 World Series. Before the night was over, 13 Redbirds -- and one Brewer -- had scored.
Paul Molitor Heats Up to .302
Nicknamed the "Ignitor," Paul Molitor batted .302 in 1982, spearheading the American League and setting a Brewers record by scoring 136 runs. Capping his season with a spectacular World Series, Molitor set a record with five hits in game one, sparking the Brewers to a 10-0 pasting of the Cardinals.
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Post by Scott on Mar 24, 2010 17:38:40 GMT -5
4 article bonuses credited
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