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August 07, 2008
A Change at the Top as Bears Announce Signing of Dennis Higbee as GM
CARROCK - For the Carrock Bears, it's time for a change. And that change came today, when the team announced that Dennis Higbee has just inked a deal to become their new general manager. Only time will tell what impact...June 09, 2008
Carrock-Dead Marshes Trade: Nerith for Cavernmasher
Officials for the Carrock Bears confirmed that they have traded 30-year old second baseman Legeden Nerith to the Dead Marshes Uruk-hai. In return, the Bears will receive 27-year old reliever Begrin Cavernmasher. In 2017, Nerith is hitting .257 with 7...June 02, 2008
Trik *Rider Gets Hit Number 2000
Carrock's Trik *Rider got the standing ovation -- but the Rivendell Royals got the win. It was a historic day at Old League Park. A day when *Rider notched hit #2000 of his career. The fans went wild when he...May 08, 2008
Shire Conference Winner is Brickfoot
Carrock fans had a lot to cheer about this week as left fielder Durin Brickfoot brought home the Shire Conference Player of the Week trophy. During his week-long batting binge he reeled off a .500 batting average, 14 hits and...May 02, 2008
Carrock's Faromli Snaps Up Player of the Week
The 35-year-old Carrock Bears first baseman might not have the spring he had in his step years ago, but the "old man" can still play the game. Galaigast Faromli has been a reliable ballplayer, one who has worked hard to...February 21, 2008
Githrarith Booms 300-th Homer
CARROCK - "I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact." That's what Shatai Githrarith told reporters after he made baseball history on August 27 at Old League Park. The prolific slugger belted home run #300...January 21, 2008
Carrock's Faromli Gets SC Player of the Week
Galaigast Faromli of Carrock was a smashing success this week, winning the Player of the Week Award in the Shire Conference. He hit everything the pitchers threw at him, hammering them for a .440 batting average, going 11 for 25...Gamaiborn Reaches 400 Mark
CARROCK - Carrock Bears slugging first baseman Gandaugrin Gamaiborn swatted his way to the 400 home run mark June 27 as the Bears fell to the Erebor 3-2. For his part, Gamaiborn chipped in 1 run batted in, scored 1...November 14, 2007
Carrock Selects Fresh Face in GM Search
CARROCK - Can Carrock win with Big Nap at the helm? Several respected baseball commentators urged team ownership to show patience with the new man. "New general managers are always in a rough spot," wrote one. "The organization needs to...August 27, 2007
Bears Trade Hammertwister to Stars for Branchwielder
CARROCK - Officials for the Carrock Bears confirmed that they have traded 30-year old right fielder Kolin Hammertwister and 18-year old minor league reliever Burznakh Hammerlover to the Grey Havens Stars. In return, the Bears will receive 32-year old left...August 23, 2007
Carrock Trades Eowur to Wilderland for Eiaron
CARROCK - The rumor has been going on for a while now, but today it was made official. The Carrock Bears sent 34-year old second baseman Phaija Eowur and 23-year old minor league reliever Bruce Tinalind to the Wilderland Wargs...Big Day for Faromli! Belts 3 Over the Wall!
CARROCK - Carrock bombardier Galaigast Faromli set his sights on the stands and blasted three balls over the fence in a 15-6 win over the Lake Town Archers on June 1. It was a powerful performance that should keep the...July 23, 2007
SC Premier Player Picked
His solid numbers speak for themselves. That's why Rosil Shieldmover of the Carrock Bears was named the Shire Conference Player of the Week. Here's what his stats sheet looked like this week: 15 AB, 4 R, 6 H, .400 BA,...May 14, 2007
Faromli Launches Number 300
CARROCK - "I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact." That's what Galaigast Faromli told reporters after he made baseball history today at Old League Park. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the...May 07, 2007
Potent Bat Pays Off, Kidneyslammer Player of the Week
This week's top performer in the Shire Conference was shortstop Rognash Kidneyslammer of the Carrock Bears. He pounded out a .423 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week Kidneyslammer connected for 11 hits in...April 06, 2007
Shire Conference Winner is Gamaiborn
Gandaugrin Gamaiborn went on a hitting rampage last week against Shire Conference pitchers and collected the Player of the Week Award. The Carrock first baseman connected for 10 hits in 19 at-bats and 2 home runs. For the week he...April 02, 2007
Week's #1 Player - Carrock's Faromli
CARROCK - There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Galaigast Faromli, the Carrock first baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but...April 01, 2007
Lothlorien-Carrock Swap: for Walczak
LOTHLORIEN - Officials for the Lothlorien Lumberjacks confirmed that they have traded a 2nd round draft pick to the Carrock Bears. In return, the Lumberjacks will receive 29-year old starting pitcher Stanley Walczak. To date this season Walczak is 2-7...March 28, 2007
Bears have a new owner
CARROCK - After being left rudderless by Lord Satan, the Carrock Bears have found a new master in Jules Winnfield. Winnfield, the son of the late tryaveling healer, Syrus Winnfield, hopes to cleanse the team of their poor kharma. Word...February 13, 2007
Shieldmover Signs with Carrock
CARROCK - The Carrock Bears have called a press conference later today to announce the signing of center fielder Rosil Shieldmover to a 2-year, $28,400,000 contract. Both Shieldmover and the Bears are said to be very pleased to come to...February 11, 2007
3B Kidneyslammer Signs $50,000,000 Deal with Carrock
CARROCK - The Bears and Rognash Kidneyslammer appeared before the Carrock media today as the two sides emerged from marathon contract talks. Kidneyslammer, a third baseman, is poised to make $50,000,000 over 4 years. Kidneyslammer has smacked 1009 hits lifetime...February 09, 2007
Carrock Negotiates 5-Year Pact with First Baseman Faromli
CARROCK - There's an excitement around Carrock today because it appears the team has finally reached an agreement with a key free agent acquisition. An afternoon press conference has been called where the Bears are likely to announce the signing...February 05, 2007
Bears Sign First Baseman Gandaugrin Gamaiborn
CARROCK - Ending much speculation, Gandaugrin Gamaiborn and Carrock have agreed to a deal worth an estimated $106,560,000 over 6 years. Gamaiborn was pleased with the negotiations and is looking forward to playing ball with the Carrock Bears. For his...January 11, 2007
Carrock's Mandragger Cruises to SC Player of Week Win
Srunk Mandragger would not be denied the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 12 hits, 6 RBI and 5 extra-base hits, made him--at least in the minds of the Carrock...January 08, 2007
Red-Hot Brickfoot of Carrock Snags Shire Conference Player of the Week Award
No single hit brought Durin Brickfoot Player of the Week honors--the Carrock Bears left fielder corralled the award with a consistent approach in every at bat. "Hitting is all about discipline," said Brickfoot. "When you lose focus, start to lunge...January 04, 2007
Brickfoot of Bears Hammers SC Hurlers for .563 Average--Wins Player of the Week Honors
One of the league's most exciting young players, Durin Brickfoot earned himself SC Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in the week's games ending Sunday. The 24-year-old Carrock Bears left fielder contributed a .563 average to his...Second Baseman Rider Launches Assault on SC Pitchers, Cops Batter of the Month Honors
Trik Rider has been bludgeoning the baseball with frightening regularity over the past month, claiming the Shire Conference Batter of the Month trophy for August. The Carrock second baseman hit .377, blasted 3 home runs and 7 doubles, drove in...Carrock defeats Devils in 30-1 romp!
CARROCK - The Carrock Bears put on a fireworks display at Old League Park on August 27, pounding out 36 hits and scoring 30 runs, including 13 in the 5th inning. Every Bear starter had at least one hit, and...December 25, 2006
Bears Blank Kings on 1-hitter by Glebrilad
CARROCK - After his shutout win against the Kings on August 7, Sillla Glebrilad said, "My location was very good, my slider was good, the speed of my fastball was up, and that made my slider work better." The Bears...December 18, 2006
SC Names Bears Second Baseman *Rider Player of the Week
Trik *Rider would not be denied the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award for this past week. His consistent stroke, which produced 11 hits, 9 RBI and 4 extra-base hits, made him--at least in the minds of the Carrock...November 27, 2006
Big Slayers-Bears Trade
MINAS MORGUL - The Minas Morgul Slayers traded 29-year old starting pitcher E. Bladeslinger, 32-year old starting pitcher H. Eartrembler, 31-year old minor league third baseman G. Chiselsnapper, 28-year old minor league first baseman P. Elfhand, a 1st round draft...August 17, 2006
Jerrolde Rector dominates Bucklebury, gives up just 2 hits
BUCKLEBURY - Carrock's right-hander Jerrolde Rector is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff on August 16, blanking Bucklebury on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 5th time he has done it...July 24, 2006
Batter of the Month award winners for June announced
The Batter of the Month award in the Shire Conference goes to Carrock's Durin Brickfoot this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .449 with 17 RBI and slugged .562 in 89 at...July 10, 2006
Carrock's *Rider earns Batter of the Month award for May
Carrock's second baseman Trik *Rider had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Batter of the Month. In 88 at bats he hit .409 with 3 HR and 16 RBI. *Rider has walked 23 times...June 12, 2006
Bima (CAR) and Goldfist (GH) win P.O.W. award
Borauman Bima from Carrock wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the Shire Conference. He hit .407 with 16 RBI and slugged .926 in 27 at bats. He hit in...April 03, 2006
Jerrolde Rector quiets Rohan bats with shutout
CARROCK - Jerrolde Rector had some fun again on July 19. Rohan hitters did not. Carrock's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 95 games started. Rector...January 30, 2006
First Free Agent Signings of 2011
The first two players to sign off-season contracts were named today by their respective teams. Outfielder Eoden Elrilmer, 29, was signed by the Carrock Bears to a 2-year deal for $3 million a year. Elrilmer was picked up off waivers...December 29, 2005
Goragol (CAR) and Novathien (MM) win P.O.W. award
The Shire Conference's best player of the week was Carrock's Greogrin Goragol, who wins the award for the 5th time in his career. He hit .409 with 5 RBI and slugged .955 in 22 at bats. He has hit 16...October 06, 2005
Rockbinder traded to Lake Town
CARROCK - With team finances in a shambles, the Bears were looking for a white knight to give them a chance at rebuilding the team. The knight came in the form of the Lake Town Archers, who agreed to a...August 25, 2005
Zuthor Toviel quiets Old Forest bats with shutout
OLD FOREST - Old Forest's bats were sleeping, and Carrock's Zuthor Toviel gave them no chance to wake up. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 2nd shutout of the season. Toviel (8-9) fanned 5 and walked 3,...July 28, 2005
Carrock's Nilcarion severely injured
CARROCK - Carrock's ace Nilcair Nilcarion suffered a severe injury on June 26 and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Lake Town he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had...July 25, 2005
Carrock's Rockbinder wins Player of the Week award
It's the 7th time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Carrock's centerfielder Ralin Rockbinder. Ralin pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .455 with 4 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.045. His season features a batting average...Ralin Rockbinder homers three times against Wilderland
WILDERLAND - Ralin Rockbinder was in a groove on June 19, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Carrock to a 21-2 win over Wilderland by homering three times. A pitch from Wuulak Wolfshaker in the 2nd inning left...July 18, 2005
Rider and Kendrick win Player of the Week award
It's the 2nd time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Carrock's second baseman Trik Rider. Trik was on fire, hitting .545 with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Randy Kendrick of Weathertop wins his 1st Player...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.