Bucklebury
June 26, 2008
Best Player Award Caps Great Week
32-year-old third baseman Mim Marblerage of the Bucklebury Fairies is the talk of the Shire Conference for putting on a torrid hitting display last week and claiming the Player of the Week Award. Marblerage rapped out a sensational .545 batting...June 18, 2008
Fairies-Dragons Swap: Iceywater for draft pick
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury Fairies have finalized a deal with the Dol Guldur Dragons for the services of a 2nd round draft pick. In exchange, the Dragons will receive 35-year old starting pitcher Lerin Iceywater. In 17 starts this season...April 16, 2008
Fyrith and Badgerbadger Traded
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury Fairies have finalized a deal with the Dol Guldur Dragons for the services of 26-year old starting pitcher Wooley Badgerbadger and a 1st round draft pick. In exchange, the Dragons will receive 32-year old designated hitter...April 13, 2008
DH Fyrith Signs on with Bucklebury
BUCKLEBURY - MESN has learned that the Bucklebury Fairies are set to announce a free agent signing of designated hitter Gollilmer Fyrith. While it has yet to be confirmed, it appears the deal is worth $33,000,000 over 3 years. His...January 17, 2008
Moss Inks 2-year Pact
BUCKLEBURY - Sources familiar with dealings between Fastolph Moss and Bucklebury report that the two sides have pushed aside their differences and worked out an extension. The 31-year-old agreed to a $3,280,000 deal that will have him playing at The...December 31, 2007
Arostegui Week's Top Player
This week's Player of the Week was Roberto Arostegui of the Bucklebury Fairies. He battered Shire Conference pitching for 12 hits in 30 at-bats, 4 home runs, and 6 RBIs while hitting .400 and scoring 8 runs. Thus far this...December 27, 2007
Unrest in Bucklebury
via Fairie Free Gazette and Swap Bulletin BUCKLEBURY - "Wednesday, April 27th, 2016: Tookes Wants Out of Bucklebury? It is unknown at this time if there is any truth to the rumor that Bucklebury's Robert Tookes has asked his team...December 13, 2007
Nadrierion Makes 300 HR Mark
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury 8-2 victory over Bywater on April 14 was highlighted by Thudor Nadrierion's 300th career home run. His teammates congratulated him at home plate after he circled the bases. "I didn't see all of them out there,"...December 05, 2007
Bucklebury Fairies Xiquena to Dol Guldur for Snowlegs
BUCKLEBURY - A trade between the Bucklebury Fairies and the Dol Guldur Dragons was made official this morning. The Bucklebury Fairies have sent 29-year old catcher Amadis Xiquena to the Dol Guldur Dragons in exchange for 33-year old starting pitcher...September 27, 2007
Scarlett *II Twirls No-Hitter Against Dagorlad
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury Fairies and their fans had a lot to celebrate on August 8 as 30-year-old hurler Scarlett *II no-hit the Dagorlad Disaster 2-0 at The Fairie Dome becoming one of the few pithcers to have tossed more...September 23, 2007
Fairies and Raiders Agree to Deal
BUCKLEBURY - Officials for the Bucklebury Fairies confirmed that they have traded 32-year old starting pitcher Matthew Reade to the Isengard Raiders. In return, the Fairies will receive 20-year old minor league starting pitcher Merin Chiselsnapper. Reade has made 19...September 20, 2007
Minas Tirith and Bucklebury Agree to Swap
BUCKLEBURY - A trade between the Minas Tirith Titans and the Bucklebury Fairies was made official this morning. The Minas Tirith Titans have sent 29-year old catcher Amadis Xiquena, 21-year old minor league left fielder Huugdish Nosejuggler, 18-year old minor...Bucklebury's Gäldor SC Star of the Week
This week's Player of the Week was Pimth Gäldor of the Bucklebury Fairies. His big bat beat up on Shire Conference pitching for 15 hits in 27 at-bats, 3 home runs, and 7 RBIs while hitting .556 and scoring 11...September 19, 2007
Fairies and Royals Agree to Swap
BUCKLEBURY - Officials for the Bucklebury Fairies confirmed that they have traded 32-year old left fielder Samwise Peatfingers to the Rivendell Royals. In return, the Fairies will receive 20-year old minor league left fielder Voirin Tunnelmaker, 22-year old minor league...Firbal the Nasty and Eärilmarion Traded
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury Fairies have finalized a deal with the Minas Morgul Slayers for the services of 20-year old minor league third baseman Gomsh Eärilmarion. In exchange, the Slayers will receive 30-year old first baseman Firbal the Nasty. So...Elivande and Worm Swapped
BUCKLEBURY - A trade between the Bucklebury Fairies and the Ravenhill Darkwings was made official this morning. The Bucklebury Fairies have sent 33-year old third baseman Girith Falathion, 31-year old starting pitcher Darkle Elivande and a 3rd round draft pick...May 31, 2007
SC Trophy Goes to Clubwalker of Bucklebury
With some great hand-eye coordination and a sweet, compact swing, Bucklebury Fairies catcher Boinar Clubwalker took the Shire Conference by storm this past week to take the latest Player of the Week honors. "The ball was looking like a beach...May 17, 2007
SC Announces Best Batter Award
August's outstanding offensive player in the Shire Conference has been picked and the honor goes to the Bucklebury hitting machine Samwise Peatfingers. He won the award by hitting .343, blasting 8 home runs, knocking in 19 runs and scoring 21...May 10, 2007
Reade Thrilled to Remain with Bucklebury
BUCKLEBURY - A throng of media gathered on August 14 as Matthew Reade announced that he had come to terms with the Fairies and that he would be sticking around town another 2 years. Reade is set to draw $21,740,000...May 07, 2007
Peatfingers Makes 300 HR Mark
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury 5-4 victory over Weathertop on August 10 was highlighted by Samwise Peatfingers's 300th career home run. His teammates congratulated him at home plate after he circled the bases. "I didn't see all of them out there,"...May 04, 2007
SC Selects Reade July's Best Starter
Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Matthew Reade still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in July. The 31-year-old starter for Bucklebury was named Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month...April 23, 2007
Firbal the Nasty's Strong Week Earns SC Trophy
Firbal the Nasty made quite a splash in the Shire Conference this past week. The Bucklebury Fairies first baseman drilled opposing pitchers for 10 hits in 30 at-bats to roll up a .333 batting average and the Shire Conference Player...March 28, 2007
Dagorlad Ace Traded to Fairies
DAGORLAD - With their season seemingly on the rocks, Disaster management has decided to retool for the future. To that end, Dagorlad traded their ace pitcher, Matthew Reade, to the Bucklebury Fairies in exchange for a rookie starter and a...March 22, 2007
Shire Conference Reveals Latest Player of the Week: Thudor Nadrierion of the Bucklebury Fairies
BUCKLEBURY - Thudor Nadrierion has enjoyed his role with the Bucklebury Fairies--perhaps never more than he did last week, when a hot 6 games at the plate made him the obvious choice for Shire Conference Player of the Week. Nadrierion...March 09, 2007
Firbal the Nasty on his way to Bucklebury
MINAS MORGUL - The Slayers and Fairies announced a deal today that sends star first baseman, Firbal the Nasty, to Bucklebury in exchange for 2 youngsters and a pair of draft picks. Firbal, 29, has been a hitting star ever...March 08, 2007
Bucklebury Fairies First Baseman Black Tears up Opposing Pitchers, Wins SC Player of the Week Title
BUCKLEBURY - Bucklebury Fairies fans are celebrating Orgulas Black's selection as SC Player of the Week. Black assembled some pretty stout credentials over the past seven days. He coaxed 12 hits out of 29 at bats and jogged down to...February 18, 2007
Nadrierion headed to Bucklebury
BUCKLEBURY - Star infielder, Thudor Nadrierion, was traded by Ravenhill to the Fairies in a deal that was surely intended to relieve the Darkwings payroll burden. Nadrierion signed a 5-year deal in 2011 that guarantees him $14 million per season...November 24, 2006
SC Player of the Week Pick--Bucklebury First Baseman Black
Orgulas Black punched, poked, and pummeled the baseball last week, and today he garnered a majority of the votes for the Shire Conference Player of the Week award. The Bucklebury Fairies first baseman ripped the ball at a .448 pace,...November 06, 2006
Boinar Clubwalker of the Fairies Takes Shire Conference Player of the Week Trophy
Catcher Boinar Clubwalker swung a blistering bat last week for the Bucklebury Fairies, rapping out 13 hits against Bucklebury opponents to propel himself to the Shire Conference Player of the Week award. It seemed that whenever Clubwalker hit the ball,...October 23, 2006
Fairies *II Delivers a No-Hitter
CARROCK - April 7 was a fantastic day for Scarlett *II of the Bucklebury Fairies and a lousy day for the Carrock Bears. Her pitching artistry completely befuddled and bewildered them all game long and when it was over she...September 08, 2006
Mirkwood defeats Bucklebury in Shire Wild Card tie-breaker
BUCKLEBURY - In an amazing race down the stretch, the Mirkwood Marauders and Bucklebury Fairies finished in a 87-75 tie for the Shire Conference Wild Card. The two teams met in a tie-breaking game at Bucklebury's Fairie Dome to...September 07, 2006
Bucklebury's Peatfingers earns Batter of the Month award
It's the 1st time that the Shire Conference Batter of the Month award goes to Bucklebury's leftfielder Samwise Peatfingers. He hit .410 with 24 RBI and slugged .700 in 100 at bats. Peatfingers has hit for a .271 average this...September 04, 2006
Bucklebury's Peatfingers wins Player of the Week award
Samwise Peatfingers from Bucklebury wins his 5th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the Shire Conference. Samwise went 13 for 26 (.500), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 9 RBI. Peatfingers has...August 28, 2006
Peatfingers and *Balrog Slayer win Player of the Week award
Samwise Peatfingers wins his 4th Player of the Week award. Shire Conference pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Peatfingers helped his team with an average of .500 and 7 RBI in 22 at bats....August 14, 2006
Buugush Badgerdicer clubs four rockets
BUCKLEBURY - Buugush Badgerdicer was in a groove on August 6, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Bucklebury to a 18-5 win over Mirkwood by homering four times. His 1st shot, a two-run homerun off Fridak Derrohater in...August 10, 2006
Bucklebury's Scarlett *II wins Player of the Week award
It's the 2nd time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Bucklebury's pitcher Scarlett *II. Scarlett went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.45, while fanning 11 in 14.2 innings of work. She hurled a shutout as...Red hot Badgerdicer and Chubb win Batter of the Month award for July
The Shire Conference's best player of the month was Bucklebury's Buugush Badgerdicer, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Buugush pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .327 with 9 and 25 RBI while slugging .615. Badgerdicer has hit...July 20, 2006
Bucklebury trade with Old Forest
OLD FOREST - The Merry Fellows announced another deal today involving the Bucklebury Fairies. The Fairies, looking to restock their minors, are getting Till Silentmallet, a 21-year-old 1B prospect from Old Forest in exchange for Gamaithor Elylith, Boriam Celebrin and...July 18, 2006
Shinsnapper Returns to Bree
BUCKLEBURY - Fairie ace, Torg Shinsnapper, is returning to the Bree organization for the first time since being traded as an injury-plagued AA reliever in 2005. Bucklebury dealt the 30-year-old right-hander to the Cheese for 17-year-old Foiron Gororon, who was...June 15, 2006
Scarlett *II quiets Bywater bats with shutout
BYWATER - Scarlett *II had her best stuff going, and Bywater hitters had nothing to cheer about. Bucklebury's right-hander pitched a 2-hitter on April 12, her 1st shutout of the season. Scarlett (1-1) struck out 5 and walked 4, throwing...June 13, 2006
Boraulf and Facedragger named to Hall of Fame
League officials announced the results of this year's Hall of Fame voting, revealing that Boreathor Boraulf and Kogar "Cap" Facedragger were the two lucky players to have received the required 75 percent to be elected. Boraulf dominated Shire Conference hitters...June 12, 2006
Bucklebury.V.12
via Bucklebury team press service "Better than .04" - Shire Times. "The best Bucklebury line up - Ever" - Buckland Times. These are the reviews being heaped onto the Fairies 2012 squad. But is all this praise worthy? I can...May 19, 2006
2011 Elrond Managers
The Elrond Manager of the Year awards were given out at a ceremony today. Winning the award in the Shire Conference is Xade of Bucklebury. He piloted his team to 1st place in the Dwarf Division and on to the...Isengard's Morales named Frodo Rookie Award
Orgulas Black was named the Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner today. Bucklebury's first baseman put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 23 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! Black has...May 08, 2006
Scarlett *II turns in great performance against Carrock
BUCKLEBURY - Great days are rare. But not for Bucklebury's right-hander Scarlett *II. Carrock found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd...April 27, 2006
Grey Havens' Eliondel named Batter of the Month
Pimth Gäldor of Bucklebury wins his 2nd Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the Shire Conference. Pimth was on fire, hitting .299 with 12 homeruns and 23 RBI. Pimth is hitting .303 this year,...April 17, 2006
Player of the Week honors go to Gäldor and Pimmelgrim
Pimth Gäldor from Bucklebury wins his 4th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the Shire Conference. Gäldor helped his team with an average of .438 and 9 RBI in 16 at bats....April 06, 2006
Lothlorien's Gauthor wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Bucklebury's Flordor Eärämbor this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in her league. Eärämbor helped her team with an average of .542 and 10...March 23, 2006
Wilderland has no chance in a 2-hitter by William Oconnor
WILDERLAND - Bucklebury's southpaw William Oconnor is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Wilderland on just 2 hits on July 1. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it...Mandicer (BUC) and the Smasher (LOT) win monthly award
The Shire Conference Batter of the Month award goes to Srukor Mandicer, Bucklebury's starting catcher. Srukor went 34 for 92 (.370), while hitting 4 HR and collecting 28 RBI. Srukor is hitting .284 this year, with 76 hits in 268...March 13, 2006
Mandicer and Sandybanks win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Bucklebury's Srukor Mandicer this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Srukor pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 2 HR and 8 RBI...February 23, 2006
Grey Havens' Eliondel wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Bucklebury's pitcher Scarlett *II. Scarlett went 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00, while fanning 17 in 16.1 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as...William Oconnor pitches 2-hit shutout against Moria
MORIA - William Oconnor had some fun on May 5. Moria hitters did not. Bucklebury's lefty gave up just 2 hits in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 42 games started. 'Well, the...February 20, 2006
William Oconnor pitches his 1st shutout of the season
GONDOLIN - Bucklebury's southpaw William Oconnor is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Gondolin found out the hard way on April 30, getting just 2 hits. Oconnor 1st shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was...February 16, 2006
Eärämbor (BUC) and the Sling (ROH) win P.O.W. award
Bucklebury's second baseman Flordor Eärämbor had some reason to celebrate, as the league named her the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Flordor went 13 for 23 (.565), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 12 RBI. She got at least...February 09, 2006
Bucklebury's Eärämbor wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Bucklebury's Flordor Eärämbor this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Eärämbor helped his team with an average of .611 and 5...January 12, 2006
Grey Havens' Brickfist wins Player of the Week award
Bucklebury's leftfielder Samwise Peatfingers had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Peatfingers helped his team with an average of .474 and 9 RBI in 19 at bats. While compiling an...January 02, 2006
Dagorlad's Ploughman named Batter of the Month
The Shire Conference's best player of the month was Bucklebury's Pimth Gäldor, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Gäldor helped his team with an average of .342 and 20 RBI in 79 at bats. While...December 29, 2005
Bucklebury's Hafur Goblincrusher goes deep three times
MORIA - Hafur Goblincrusher was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Bucklebury to a 10-3 win over Moria on August 27 by homering three times. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Tiran Beardstroker in...December 12, 2005
Player of the Week honors go to Gäldor and Shieldmover
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Bucklebury's Pimth Gäldor this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .409 with 10 RBI and slugged 1.227 in 22 at...November 24, 2005
Minas Tirith has no chance in a 2-hitter by Scarlett *II
BUCKLEBURY - It was a great day for Bucklebury's right-hander Scarlett *II. The 25-year old recorded her first career shutout on June 25, a 2-hitter, against Minas Tirith on Saturday. Scarlett (8-3) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing...November 15, 2005
Bucklebury's Peatfingers wins Player of the Week award
Bucklebury's leftfielder Samwise Peatfingers had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. He hit .556 with 10 RBI and slugged 1.222 in 18 at bats. Fruron Elvand wins his 6th Player...October 27, 2005
Numenor's Bonemangler named Pitcher of the Month
Torg Shinsnapper pitched like a legend in April, and the Shire Conference named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He struck out 44 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-1 while pitching 44...October 15, 2005
Fairies deal with Witch Kings
BUCKLEBURY - The movement of "older" talent continues, as the Fairies announced a trade with Weathertop that sends Issth "The Great Hope" Elilmalad and Ciro "The EXTREME" Landa to the Witch Kings in exchange for hot prospect, Boinar "Lucky" Clubwalker....Deneadur Traded to Moria
BUCKLEBURY - Fans of the Fairies were baffled as the team announced the trade of fireballer, Denaumir "Iceball" Deneadur, to Moria for a 2011 draft pick. Deneadur has been a key part of the Bucklebury starting rotation since his acquisition...September 20, 2005
Frodo Rookie Award winners
Scarlett II was named the Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner today. Bucklebury's pitcher put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 24 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! This season Scarlett...September 01, 2005
Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Bucklebury's pitcher Torg Shinsnapper is the Shire Conference winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in August. He went 6-0 in August and finished the month with an ERA of 1.29. He struck out 40 in 49 innings. Torg...August 29, 2005
Isengard's Stargobbler wins Player of the Week award
Torg Shinsnapper of Bucklebury wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating Shire Conference's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts! Torg...Rivendell has no chance in a 2-hitter by Torg Shinsnapper
BUCKLEBURY - Great days are rare. But not for Bucklebury's right-hander Torg Shinsnapper. Rivendell found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits on August 28. It's his 5th shutout this season,...July 28, 2005
5-hit performance by Bucklebury's Razrhot the Smasher
BUCKLEBURY - Razrhot the Smasher punished Minas Tirith's pitching on June 26, collecting five hits in 5 AB. That definitely helped Bucklebury, they won the game 20 to 0. A 365 foot drive to left field marked his 2nd hit,...July 26, 2005
Fairies and Devils make big trade
BUCKLEBURY - Fearing that the season and their Wild Card chances might be slipping away, the Bucklebury Fairies made a deal with the Devils that sends pitcher Fabur "The Apostle" Beardcutter back to Dunharrow in exchange for first baseman Razrhot...July 11, 2005
Torg Shinsnapper blanks Minas Tirith with a 2-hitter
MINAS TIRITH - Great days are rare. But not for Bucklebury's right-hander Torg Shinsnapper. Minas Tirith found out the hard way on May 18 that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout...June 27, 2005
Fabur Beardcutter fires 1-hitter against Gondolin
GONDOLIN - It was a great day for Bucklebury's right-hander Fabur Beardcutter. The 29-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Gondolin on April 21. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for...Pimth Gäldor pounds three dingers
GONDOLIN - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. Bucklebury's leftfielder Pimth Gäldor accomplished that feat in a 7-5 win over Gondolin on April 20. In the 1st inning he unloaded...June 23, 2005
Hafur Goblincrusher knocks lights out with three homeruns
BUCKLEBURY - Hafur Goblincrusher can hit'em a long way, and Wilderland pitchers couldn't smile about that on April 16. Bucklebury's first baseman unloaded three bombs, adding to his reputation of being one of the best power hitters in the game....June 17, 2005
Rockbinder Traded in 3-Way Deal
GORGOROTH - Ralin Rockbinder, the first player selected to play for the SGCBL in 2003, has been traded from Gorgoroth (formerly Bree) in a 3-team deal that involved the Balrogs, Bears and Fairies. Rockbinder, 28, was the league's first Frodo...Gorgoroth, looking to move what they see as a declining Rockbinder off their payroll, put out trade feelers earlier in the off-season. Carrock, seeing the opportunity to acquire a relatively young, speedy, power hitter who is also an excellent outfielder, approached Balrog owners about the possibility of a trade. However, in order to take on Rockbinder's $13.6 million salary, the Bears would have to get rid of someone. The likely candidate was Hafur Goblincrusher. Goblincrusher, 33, has been Carrock's slugging first baseman since coming from Mirkwood in 2005. He is currently making $10.8 million, and his contract runs out at the end of this season.
The Balrogs, however, were not interested in Hafur. They turned their sights to Carrock's young catcher, Novathiel Novathien. The proposed deal would have sent Rockbinder and minor league outfielder, Kayoti the Wiley, to the Bears for Novathien and Akhakan Dimcirion. But with Carrock owners unwilling to lose Goblincrusher's bat without anything in return, they needed a third party willing to take Hafur in trade.
Enter Bucklebury. Responding to Carrock's queries about Goblincrusher, the Fairies offered to a straight swap of their 1B, Galogorn Elvol, for Goblincrusher. Elvol, 32, doesn't have Hafur's power, but he has a better batting average, and for $8 million less than Goblincrusher, the Bears jumped at the opportunity.
Additionally, Gorgoroth agreed to a deal that would send outfielder Rabur "Rocky" Rockback to the Fairies in exchange for reliever Haleodriel Grilbo.
So, Gorgoroth gets Novathien, Dimcirion and Grilbo; Carrock gets Rockbinder, K. the Wiley and Elvol; and Bucklebury gets Goblincrusher and Rockback.
June 15, 2005
Disaster, Fairies make minor league swap
DAGORLAD - The Disaster acquired reliever Rohtog "The Cleaner" Sandstomper from Bucklebury today in exchange for outfielder Edward Buskirk. Sandstomper, 25, has been a part of the Fairies organization since 2003. While he spent some time in the Bucklebury bullpen...June 11, 2005
Bucklebury gets aging outfield star
BUCKLEBURY - 36-year-old CF Arweand "Black Bell" Belámir agreed to a minor league contract for a year to see if he could make it to the majors for one last time. Belámir started with Lonely Mountain (now Bucklebury) in 2003...June 09, 2005
Faeries get Abominable
BUCKLEBURY - The Bucklebury Fairies signed outfielder Ishukh the Abominable to a $6 million contract for the next 2 years. Ishukh, 32, has been a backup outfielder for the Isengard Raiders for most of his career, compiling a .276 batting...June 07, 2005
Rumors of Mawaan mood swings shocking Faerie fans
via Dia Elrubo, Fairie Express BUCKLEBURY - "Get the camera out of my face or I will tear your lungs out." these were the words that shook Bucklebury after the announcement of the MVP awards this past weekend. It wasn't..."I've only been here for half a year and in that time, all Scarlett has done is make me sick" Bucklebury outfielder and Goblin, Buugush Badgerdicer was heard to say. "But abusing a little fan, that's way worse than anything I would do"
"I's was at de MVP ceremonys. Scarlett was being her usually goodies self, with da *shudder* pleases and the thank yous and the hows your families, buts after da show, I couldn'ts find her anywhere. Til this morning. This morning, justs before her press conference, she walked in. Torg. she said. pullings me close. You are my favorites Goblin, she said. I wants you to do somethings for me. I's want you to ki... oh, but I won't be continuing that story, needless to say, Scarlett is a lot more fun now." Bucklebury Star pitcher Torg Shinsnapper was overheard to saying.
Something is definiely happening to this fine upstanding citizen of Bucklebury and this reporter is going to put the pieces together. Management has been awfully quiet in regards to their favorite daughter's sudden change in outlook. so, what has happened? The rumours are flying. Was it an evil wizard? Is Bran Morda up to something? Was it the Cheese? Perhaps Loopy has decided to eliminate the competition with some kind of curse? There are even rumours that Scarlett may be sporting some kind of moustache, which this reporter finds very hard to believe.
June 01, 2005
Numenor Kings crowned champs!
NUMENOR - For the first time since 2004, Numenor and Bucklebury met in the Return of the King Series. And like that series, the Kings proved victorious. Game 1 was a pitchers' duel between Gollogrin Gaum and Fabur Beardcutter. Gaum...Elrond Managers Named
MIDDLE EARTH - The Elrond Manager of the Year awards were given out at a ceremony today. Winning the award for the 2nd straight year in the Shire Conference is Xade of Bucklebury. He piloted his team to 1st place...Gwaihir Reliever Awards Announced
MIDDLE EARTH - The winners of the 2008 Gwaihir Reliever Awards, given to the best relievers in each Conference, were announced today. The Shire Conference winner is Imrohil Haleogast of Bucklebury. He had a record of 7-2 with an ERA...May 31, 2005
Two Towers Series Recap
Bucklebury wins 1st Shire Championship since 2004 MIRKWOOD - The Bucklebury Fairies became the Shire Conference champions for the first time since 2004 by defeating the reigning league champion Mirkwood Marauders in 5 games in the Two Towers Series. In...May 30, 2005
Fellowship Series Recap
Fairies take series from Archers, 4-1 LAKE TOWN - With their ace starters, Beardcutter and Shinsnapper, winning 2 games apiece, the Bucklebury Fairies defeated the Lake Town Archers in their Fellowship Series matchup. This is the first time the Archers...May 16, 2005
Fairies win Dwarf Division
BUCKLEBURY - With just 17 games left in the season, the Bucklebury Fairies have clinched a playoff spot by winning the Dwarf Division. The Fairies, led by Xade, are making the post season for the first time since 2004 when...May 03, 2005
Stonearm has stellar intro
via Dia Elrubo Fairie Express BUCKLEBURY - In just his second week of Major league Baseball, Sobur Stonearm, the dwarf from the Dominican Republic (I think that is out east somewhere) has managed to pull off a fantastic week. Firstly,...March 01, 2005
What a machine!
BUCKLEBURY - Of the 22 games that the Brithon Fey (BUC-A) have played this year, 19 of those games have been started by 43 year old Haleaman "the Nut Job" Grewyn. In just 3 weeks, this man, this aging, shall...February 07, 2005
Foxburr to Minas Morgul in Big Trade
BUCKLEBURY - Minto Foxburr, the hot young third baseman for the Fairies, has been dealt to the Minas Morgul Slayers for a pair of pitchers. It is the second time the 22-year-old has been traded in his short career. The...November 05, 2004
Bucklebury: Quest for a Manager
by Dia Elrubo BUCKLEBURY - The initial plan to find a new manager after what team owner, xade, has dubbed 'The Cheese Affair', was to produce a T.V show. Not just any TV show, but the "greatest damn show"...But backstage it wasn't anywhere near as rosy. Virgil's ego was growing rampant, the team started refering to him as Virgil Bighead. They were very original jokes. BigHead... that still makes me laugh... But it didn't just stop with Virgil, other starters wanted their lick of the 'Big Brass Ring'. In particular, Christof Worm seemed to feel he was entitled to it or something. And then came the hitters. Foxburr keep muttering that he was gunna be a star, Galdor tried the 'You pay me the most so I must be the most important' line, even Mandicer was roaring at me when we walked past each other in the office. It had to stop.
And it has. Virgil has been shipped off to Moria, and the show has been cancelled. "Much to the teams dismay, but more to mine. I had hoped to find a manager for the Fairies with that wacked out money making scheme... Perhaps I need to come up with something aa little more wacked out and money making...," said xade.
Maybe he should sleep on it.
October 29, 2004
An Interview with Christof Worm
by Dia Elrubo BUCKLEBURY - This reporter sat down to have a chat with one of the newest Fairies, starting pitcher Christof "Royal" Worm. Worm, 26, was picked up in the Rule 5 draft this spring, and immediately stepped...R: So, Christof, you were picked up by Bucklebury in the Rule 5 Draft from Gondor.
C: Well, yes, that is true, but only because the Gondor line-up was most excellent.
R: Ah yes, and how do you feel about playing for the Fairies?
C: I do have to say that I am most impressed with both the infrastructure and the players. Especially the bullpen, I believe they are most severely underrated.
R: And the starters?
C: There is a reason Bucklebury needed me.
R: I see... well, there has been a huge turn around at Bucklebury this season, you went from a pack of mediocire hitters to excellent. You're fan base has already gone up 5 points. What do you think has happen with the team to bring about this change.
C: Isn't that obvious? Why it's me.
R: You? But Bucklebury's pitching is down from last year. And you've been throwing 5.77.
C: Um... Quite. But there are other factors involved. Like our Rookies. And the free agency, we have 12 players on our list that weren't there last year.
R: 12? I'm glad I wasn't there when Xade was swinging that ax. Speaking of Xade, have you heard from him since his departure?
C: Well yes, I mean... Quite.
R: Excuse me?
C: Quite.
R: o.k... I'll take that as a maybe... OK, just one last question, Why the nickname?
C: Well I believe that should be obvious. For generations my family has been at the top of the A list. We have been wined and dined by royally. We quite literally have pomp running through our veins.
R: But, I haven't heard of any socialites nor royally by the name of Worm.
C: Quite.
R: I see. Well, thank you for your time, this has been Dia Elruborn reporting.
October 27, 2004
Fairies offer prize: Manager Job
BUCKLEBURY - Still unsure of his abilities as manager after former skipper, Xade, quit the team in fear of his life, team owner, xade, has devised a unique plan to come up with a replacement: a game show called...October 18, 2004
Fairies Shocked As Manager Quits
By Peroido Baggins Bucklebury Times BUCKLEBURY - A shocked Bucklebury team received stunning news just moments before the start of the new season. Team manager, Xade, has decided to leave the team, reportedly for his own safety. "I's quits!"...When it was suggested that xade take over managerial duties, he replied, "What's that? Me? No, you don't understand. I'm a screw-up. A fraud. I don't belong here. Well, I know that some teams have a DH. Sometimes people 'Hit for the cycle'. I know that everything is Bree's fault, and that everyone hates something called the 'Yang-keys'... Hey... is that someone at the door?"
Later, at the official news conference announcing the manager's departure, xade had this to say:
"Xade and I have come to a very agreeable agreement. He's going to break his promise to take the Fairies to victory in order to save is own skin, and I'm going to suppress the rage I'm feeling right now. I feel that this is a very positive stepping stone for the Fairies. We still got Minto. And he's gunna be a star. A star I tells ya! 2007 is gunna be a great year for the Fairies! We're gunna be hitting those... round things. And our... um... round thing throwers are gunna be throwing their round things so the guy can catch it... and... Oh my god, we're so screwed! I'm a fraud! I don't even know... Hey what's that smell, smells kinda like chloro...hmpmmpmhpmhmm..."
With that, the press conference was over, and xade was dragged away by his PR Ogres. A second Press release was put out, but all it contained were cheesy lines like:
"2007 - Got Fairie?" and "2007 - Revenge of the Fairies"
Following those slogans was a crudely drawn picture of a stick figure holding a cup with the words "2007 - year of the Fairie."
I don't think we will be getting anything more out of the Bucklebury board at the moment. But I will keep you all up to date on how this plays out. Perhaps it will be a good thing for the Fairies. Perhaps not. I'm sure time will tell.
October 08, 2004
Bucklebury Report
By Peroido Baggins BUCKLEBURY - There was much joy and dancing in the Fairie Dome tonight as Bucklebury Manager xade announced the latest arrival to the club. "Today's, the firsts of the free agent days, and we's signed Pimth..."Initially, I had reserves about playing for a club like the fairies, they're are a young team and might look to me for leadership, I hope not. Plus, they had a .414 winning average last year. But then the Bucklebury finance division drove a oliphant drawn carriage full of money up to my house and I couldn't say no. So now I'm a fairie and I couldn't be happier."
But not everyone is happy with this news , and not just the other five managers trying for him, upon hearing the news of the signing, Eond Elruborn was heard to say the following
"duh... He plays rightfield... I play rightfield... uuhhh... ummmm... but... how can we both play rightfield?... Lugnar? Do you know?... if he's playing rightfield, how will I play... oh wait..." And then proceeded to put his mace through three lockers before being security 'Calmed him down'.
A Bucklebury PR rep released this statement.
"I would just like to state that the rumours that Eond 'flipped out' are completely bogus. He didn't not smash up a locker room and he is not currently tied to a bed, obviously Eond wasn't happy with hearing the news. He has been playing at Bucklebury his entire career, but these things happen. Bucklebury management is currently doing the best they can to find him a place on a winning team (or whatever team gives the best offer)."
So, there you have it. Obviously, Bucklebury is extremely happy to add this hitting superstar to their current mix of youth. I for one have to say that I have never seen a batter with a better eye for the ball.
October 07, 2004
Fairies Snag Top Free Agent
BUCKLEBURY - The Fairies became the first team to sign a free agent this off-season, securing 2003 Frodo Rookie and 3-time All-Star, Pimth Gäldor, to a contract of $12 million per year, for 5 years. Gäldor, 27, was thought...October 05, 2004
2008 - The Year of the Faerie
By Peroido Baggins BUCKLEBURY - But for now, lets just focus on the 2007 season. I have been lucky enough to be granted a press conference with the much feared yet highly misunderstood manager of the Bucklebury Fairies, Xade....So with the 2007 season dedicated to putting together some resemblance of a pitching squad, xade looks to be doing fairly well to be delivering his promise to the people of Bucklebury that they will once again be enjoying Post Season cheer by the end of 2008.
"Well, afters I tooks over the squad backs at the ends of the '05 season, I's thoughts to myself. I'm a born and bred Buckleburian. We's deserves better. After the shambles the team was left in from its former owner, I's knew I would have to do somethings to bring this glorious club back to where's it's belongs. So I mades a promise. The playoffs by 08."
So that's where we are. Bucklebury look to be making good progress in their hitting, Xade is still as menacing as ever, and I'm not wearing concrete boots so it all looks to be looking good. Let us wish these brave fairies a little luck in their '07 season shall we?
June 10, 2004
Fairies Trade Facedragger, Fans Outraged
BUCKLEBURY - Once the team captain and the pride of Bucklebury, Kogar Facedragger has been traded to the Mirkwood Marauders in a shocking development for Fairy fans. Facedragger, whose nickname is "Cap," was the 1st player picked by the...April 23, 2004
Fairies Get New Owner
BUCKLAND - At 62-89, The Bucklebury Fairies are a shadow of their former selves. As the Lonely Mountain Losers, they took the SC Dwarf Division flag in 2003, winning 104 games. In 2004, they won 100 games, took the...January 14, 2004
Buckland Party Celebrates 2004 Fairies
by Hilda Gold BUCKLAND - Team members and management gathered at Brandy Hall Sunday in celebration of their stunning 2004 season. "We've had a very good year," remarked team manager Brandywine Bucktook over a pint of home brew. "The...December 24, 2003
Fairies New Shire Champs!
BREE - After taking a 10-1 pounding at the hands of Gogak Drowslammer and the Cheese hitters, Bucklebury came back with some fireworks of their own, scoring 7 runs in the top of the 9th inning of Game Seven to...November 08, 2003
Fairies Sign Contract Extensions
BUCKLAND - Two potential free agents for 2005 were taken off the market, as the Bucklebury Fairies signed Arweand Belámir and Borulf Celorfilad to new contracts. Belámir, an outfielder who's been the Fairies' primary DH and leadoff hitter this...October 07, 2003
In Search of Kogar
An Intimate Chat with League Record-Breaker, Kogar Facedragger by Lavender Bracegirdle Boffins relayed by Radagast the Brown SHIRE, EAST FARTHING It was a clear day, a promising day, when I set out to find Middle Earth's fastest rising star--not fair...Despite Cap's nasty reputation for violently killing Hobbits, my will was set, and only death would break it. Within a few minutes, I found myself at the Buckland home of team owner and manager, Brandywine Bucktook, (a third cousin of mine on my mother's side.) While I munched on a mid-morning snack of seed cakes and cheese with tea, Bran made arrangements for an interview on my behalf. Two hours later, I was on my way to Mordor.
BARAD-DUR
The smell caught me off-guard as I followed an Orc named "Krag" to the "apartment" (term used loosely) Kogar sublets in the tower of Barad-Dur. Bran Bucktook had warned me about the smell, and her words served as a reminder as I struggled to keep composure. "Pretend you don't smell a thing," she advised. "It's important to remember that they don't like the way we smell anymore than we like their scent. Don't go on about how they reek unless you'd like to find yourself the main course of an impromptu picnic."
As a safety precaution, Bran had arranged for me to be escorted by Radagast the Brown, a kindly wizard with a powerful staff the size of a malorn tree. Radagast remained one step behind, ever-alert, as we entered the cubicle-sized living quarters of Kogar Facedragger.
Kogar immediately welcomed us inside and offered a draught of strong mead he had imported just for the occasion. The Orc was all smiles. "I don't get many visitors here," he said, as he seated himself atop a pile of rotting carcasses. "Could I offer you some meats? A fine dwarf leg, perhaps?" Though I had missed elevensies and it looked like I'd be missing lunch, too, I politely declined and cut right to the chase.
"Tell me, Cap: Who is the real Kogar Facedragger?" I gently prodded. The Orc, still smiling, placed a hand over the spot where a heart might potentially be. "The real Kogar," he began, "is not just about guts and glory. I am an ocean, a river, a poet, a song."
Stunned by this surprising turn of tenderness, I prodded further, asking him to share with us a glimpse into his innermost thoughts. What he said next brought a tear to my eye.
"I collect fingers, dwarf fingers mostly, but I also have an extensive collection of elf and man flesh. I take long walks in the rain, and love to snuggle round a good, blazing fire." Cap wiped a tear with his sleeve. "My secret desire is to someday have a room full of little Orclings running around. I'm a real family Orc."
Cap then told me of his Orclinghood on the slopes of Mount Doom; how his father had tragically been eaten by his mother, and then his steady climb to success as a professional baseball player. When asked about the recent incident involving the dismembered Hobbit, Cap shrugged and said, "I'm just an honest Orc trying to make an honest living. That particular Hobbit had it coming."
"Was there provocation, then?" I asked. A shadow crossed Cap's face as he growled, "He looked at me funny." Almost immediately, the shadow lifted, and Cap jumped from his seat. "Do you wanna play Twister? I've got board games. Scrabble? Parcheesi?"
I declined his offer to play and thanked the Orc for a brilliant interview.
BREE
Radagast the Brown speaking. It is with a heavy heart that I write the sad end to this tale. Minutes after Lavender's fond farewell, a band of neighboring Orcs had us surrounded. I fought off some thirty Orcs, but by the time I had finished, it was too late. The only remains I found of dear Lavender were her notebook and this quill I am using to write with. Poor Lavender's last words were, "I'll wrap up this last paragraph when we get to the Prancing Pony."
I have taken the liberty of editing any general spelling errors and filling in missing details for the final copy, especially in relation to the size of my staff.
Sleep well, sweet Hobbit.
September 10, 2003
Fairies New Logo
By Tolman Smallburrow from Archet BUCKLAND - The recently moved Bucklebury Fairies unveiled its new logo today. The whimsical nature of the artwork, while pleasing to the elves and hobbits, has not made the transition to Buckland any easier...September 07, 2003
Losers Move to Buckland, Renamed 'Fairies'
By Nerin Silverfeet BUCKLAND - A harried-looking, blood-smeared Brandywine Bucktook, team owner, gave a startling announcement to League officials this morning that the Lonely Mountain Losers ball club will be relocating to Buckland, near the Brandywine River of the Shire....Permission to change the name was first obtained from League Commissioner, Solonor Rasreth. "I didn't want to call the team together for a new-name brainstorming session without getting the green light from Commissioner Rasreth first," said Bucktook. "I didn't want to get the team's hopes up. You know how Orcs can be when they've got their hearts set on something--they can get pretty riled up, and I don't need anyone eating anyone else again this year."
Initial brainstorming sessions went well, as the Dwarf-monopolized team met with their Orc, Elf, and Hobbit team mates in Smaug's Lair, Lonely Mountain, but matters soon turned ugly. "We dwarves were in favor of 'the Lonely Mountain Arkenboys,' as a nod to our most precious Arkenstone," said Hammermaker. "But with the addition of certain female Hobbits on the team, that name was instantly shot down."
Camellia Baggins, recently signed for the Minor Leagues, suggested a less sex-exclusive name. "I wanted 'the Lonely Mountain Lovegirdles,'" said Baggins. "But once I suggested it, all Mordor broke loose." The team burst into fierce and bloody brawling, which team management was unable to control. After three days of relentless fist-swinging and axe-brandishing, team owner Bran Bucktook made an executive decision. "I pretty much stood on top of a pile of Orc carcasses and let them have it," said Bucktook. "I told them that I'd had enough of this stinking cave and that we'd be moving the team entirely to Buckland, where the sun actually shines once in a while. Of course, this announcement was met by more bloodshed, but by then all the real troublemakers had fallen to their deaths, and we were able to pick up the pieces and move on."
The new team name was given a mixed reception, but none were more upset about it than team leader Kobur Hammermaker. "We've gone from being the Losers to the Fairies," said Hammermaker. "It's just gone from bad to worse."
Hammermaker has accused team owner Bran Bucktook of moving to Buckland for personal motives. "She's only interested in a good draught of 1420. We could've moved anywhere in Middle Earth, but she chose an area particularly well known for the growing of pipe-weed. I think that says something about her motivations." Bucktook denies the allegations. "The decision to move to Buckland was made purely in the interest of the team."
The team will be training as The Bucklebury Fairies this spring.
April 14, 2003
Losers Top Spenders
Salaries Stay Below Cap For Now Lonely Mtn - As the initial draft was coming to a close, Saturday, it became apparent that the Losers were not afraid to spend to win. At $80,878,028, Lonely Mountain's payroll is the largest...As expected, Arweogast Belaraviel, 32, became the highest paid player in the league when he signed with the Bag End Bombers for just over $22 million. Belaraviel, a first baseman with 11 years experience in previous leagues (mainly the United Association of Sorcerors Baseball Teams and the Bywater Baseball League), joins Gondor's third baseman, Iseolf "Nitro" Imreogorn, 35, as the SGCBL's first and only $20 million players.
A complete financial report for the league can be viewed online at http://solonor.com/baseball/stats/lfin.html