Dol Guldur
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
LF Samwise Peatfingers Landing in Dol Guldur
DOL GULDUR - Dol Guldur fans were justifiably excited on December 16 as the team unveiled their latest acquisition in Samwise Peatfingers. The 33-year-old is a big money player, and will certainly have an immediate impact on the organization. Some...March 24, 2008
2016 Elrond Managers of the Year
MIDDLE EARTH - Today the league announced its selections for the 2016 Elrond Manager of the Year trophy in both the Shire and Mordor Conferences. In the Shire, Moria's GM, Sir Jools, took home the award after having improved his...March 03, 2008
Big Bat Bags MC Best Player Award
A red-hot bat made Vorzava Tinond the obvious choice for this week's Mordor Conference Player of the Week. The Dol Guldur center fielder laid down some numbers that no one else could match, including a .600 average, 12 hits in...Giants Triumph in 2016 AAA League Championship Series
GREENLEAVES - How does it feel to win the League Championship Series? "It's strange. Weird," is the way the Greenleaves manager put it. "Like it was supposed to happen. Whenever something did happen, it didn't surprise us. We truly believed...February 25, 2008
MC Best Hitter Award to Dol Guldur's Palin Oakenslayer
Palin Oakenslayer is on a tear! After posting a .376 average in August, the Dol Guldur shortstop took home the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month award handed out earlier today. He cracked 38 hits with 4 home runs and...February 11, 2008
Husband Extends Stay with Dragons
DOL GULDUR - Fans hailed the signing of Ronald Husband on August 4th as the Dol Guldur Dragons closer came to terms with the club. Set to make $14,800,000 over the upcoming 2 years, Husband signed primarily out of loyalty...January 31, 2008
Funderburg on the Attack, Player of the Week
This week Mordor Conference pitching was a feast fit for a king and Richard Funderburg really made the most of it -- ripping them royally. The talented Dol Guldur hitting machine produced a sizzling .476 batting average, 2 home runs,...January 28, 2008
Branchwielder Agrees to 3-Year Extension
Sources familiar with dealings between Waldur Branchwielder and Dol Guldur report that the two sides have pushed aside their differences and worked out an extension. The 33-year-old agreed to a $8,100,000 deal that will have him playing at Dol Guldur...December 20, 2007
Dol Guldur's Rogers MC Top Pitcher
No doubt about it! Dol Guldur starter Vincent Rogers earned his Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award. He made that very clear as he mowed his way through league hitters in April. During the month Rogers chalked up a...December 17, 2007
Xiquena on a Tear, Hits for the Cycle
DOL GULDUR - The Dragons Amadis Xiquena had one of the best days of his career on April 21, when he hit for the cycle and paved the way for the Dol Guldur 11-4 win over the Weathertop Witch Kings....December 06, 2007
Big changes for Dragons
via Dragons Press Release DOL GULDUR - When new Dol Guldur owner/GM Sir Joe took over the struggling franchise, following yet another disastrous season for the perennial Troll Division dungeon dwellers, he made it quite clear that changes were in...While new flexing dragons and sleek uniform are nice, they aren't likely to affect the dismal on-field performance that the Dragon's have shown.
On that front, Sir Joe started with a complete reshuffling of the organizational staff. The new manager was found in the organzation in the form of Sir Kenneth Zimmerman. Sir Kenneth was the manager of the single-A affiliate in Ettenmores. He replaced Darwin Trollbreaker, who is now the Dragon's hitting coach. Former pitching coach Tusur Claybrace is now the team's Bench Coach. "We had quality people in the organization, but they all seemed to be miscast in thier roles. So we shuffled things a bit and brought in some outside help as well." Those new people include Pitching Coach Sufur Armorslayer and Team Physician Isszava Lawsku.
While the changes to the organizational staff were drastic, they pale in comparison to the on-field personnel changes for the Dragon. The 2016 Dragons will feature 7 to 8 regular starters that did not take the field for the home team in Dol Guldur in 2015.
Right fielder Vorzava Tinond was acquired via free agency. Left fielder Wladur Branchwielder and platooning first basemen Troy Patton and Vinar Silverbiter were acquired via trade by the previous ownership early in the offseason. Catcher Amadis Xiquena was the latest new position player added, as he was acquired in a trade with Buckleberry last night.
Perhaps the most significant addition, however, appears to be second baseman Herman Slobberknocker. "We needed a second baseman and had not used our ability to manufacture a player, so I put a call into the Isengard Orc Factory and had one made. We think Herman is going to be a great addition to this ballclub."
The Dragon's also added utlity man Resur Tussle via free agency this offseason. The only two returning starting position players were CF Richard Funderburg and third baseman David Solomon.
There are many new faces on the Dragon's pitching staff as well. New starters Dejetok Belebrildur and Royce Ravensword were added via a trade and free agency. Two-time Allstar closer Ronald Husband was claimed off waivers from Weathertop. Relievers Orangeblossom Grubb and Jossa Greenholm were taken by the Dragon's in the Rule 5 draft.
The result of a long offseason with many roster changes has propelled Dol Guldur to the highest payroll in the Troll Division and 3rd highest overall. In most places, the spending would equate to higher ticket prices but while prices have changed in Dol Guldur, they have not gone the way most would expect.
Ticket prices for the 2016 season have been cut to $7 in an attempt to win back the fans. "Our fans have put up with losing for a long time. We want to give something back to them for their support. We want to win first and reward our fans with lower ticket prices. We hope that the low prices will bring out more fans than ever before to see what this new brand of baseball in Dol Guldur is all about."
On paper, the Dragon's look to be much improved over the past several seasons. The proof, however, will be on the field. Only time will tell whether Sir Joe's plan is successful, but there is no doubt that baseball in Dol Guldur will be a lot more interesting in 2016.
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...November 30, 2007
Belebrildur swapped to Dragons
DOL GULDUR - News today that long-time Cheese hurler, Dejatok 'Deja K' Belebrildur, has been sent to the Dragons in exchange for draft picks. Belebrildur, 34, has been with the Bree organization since 2003 when he signed a minor league...November 20, 2007
Center Fielder Vorzava Tinond Lands in Dol Guldur
DOL GULDUR - The Dragons pulled out all the stops today to announce the signing of center fielder Vorzava Tinond. The 34-year-old is one of the game's preeminent playmakers, and has definitely proven why he was such an attractive signing....November 13, 2007
Sir Joe Hired to Shake Things up as the New General Manager of the Dol Guldur Dragons
DOL GULDUR - Even as the media debated the merits of those rumored to be in contention for Dol Guldur's GM post, team officials were furiously wrapping up negotiations with Sir Joe. In a mid-afternoon press conference, Joe was trotted...August 23, 2007
Dol Guldur Swaps Gnollgobber to Wilderland for Vardamir
DOL GULDUR - A trade between the Dol Guldur Dragons and the Wilderland Wargs was made official this morning. The Dol Guldur Dragons have sent 33-year old second baseman Nodush Gnollgobber and 22-year old minor league starting pitcher Rebo Boffin...August 20, 2007
Stars Trade Gamwich to Dragons for the Cruel
GREY HAVENS - The rumor has been going on for a while now, but on May 30 it was made official. The Grey Havens Stars sent 31-year old catcher Marroc Gamwich to the Dol Guldur Dragons for 31-year old starting...July 30, 2007
MC Star of the Week Announced
Losur Musicfist sent shock waves through Tolkien Baseball last week with an eye-popping performance that brought him the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award. A newcomer to the league, Musicfist made the establishment sit up and take notice, punishing...March 29, 2007
Mordor Conference Names Richard Funderburg Player of the Week
Dol Guldur Dragons center fielder Richard Funderburg, at the top of his game all last week, was a consensus choice today for Mordor Conference Player of the Week. He victimized MC pitchers for a .370 batting average on 10 hits...March 28, 2007
New GM in Dol Guldur
DOL GULDUR - Dragons owner, Linkmeister, announced the hiring of a new GM for the Dol Guldur team this week. Sir PeeKay has taken the job running one of the worst teams in league history...and he seems to be doing...February 13, 2007
Reliever Snowlegs, Dol Guldur Complete $4,850,000 Deal
DOL GULDUR - Dol Guldur and Bifur Snowlegs have reached an agreement bringing the 31-year-old to the Dragons at a price of $4,850,000 over 1 year. Snowlegs has appeared in 250 games in his career, tossed 1225 IP, and recorded...December 11, 2006
Red-Hot Hearteater Scorches Devils for 5 Hits in 5 Tries!
DUNHARROW - Pruugor Hearteater really sizzled at the plate in the July 10th game. The Dol Guldur third baseman blistered the Dunharrow Devils for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. P. Hearteater singled in the 1st, walked in the 2nd, singled...December 04, 2006
Dol Guldur Starter Vincent Rogers MC Selection for Pitcher of the Month
Vincent Rogers will be bringing June's Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month trophy home to Dol Guldur. Rogers displayed impeccable pitch selection all month, keeping the ball away from enemy hitters. Rogers started 6 games, hurling a total of 44.1...November 20, 2006
Dragons Eläril King of the Month, Gets Treated Royally by Sion, Crowned MC #1 Rookie
Meli Eläril's eyes light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Dol Guldur catcher has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month. He's 18 and ready to take the Mordor Conference by storm. And...November 02, 2006
Gollailob goes to Dragons
WEATHERTOP - The Weathertop Witch Kings traded 33-year old right fielder Gorema Gollailob and 29-year old reliever Eric Smith to the Dol Guldur Dragons, getting 30-year old catcher Minya Hisiel and 20-year old minor league catcher Valerio of Waw in...September 07, 2006
Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Sjors Cheeseslicer couldn't have pitched much better than he did in September, and the Shire Conference thought so as well, naming the right-hander Pitcher of the Month. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month....August 24, 2006
Anvilworker (MT) and Oakenslayer (DG) win P.O.W. award
Minas Tirith's first baseman Binus Anvilworker had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .542 and hit .542, while driving in 7 runs. His...June 12, 2006
Dragons get new GM
DOL GULDUR - At 581 wins and 877 losses, the Dol Guldur Dragons have the worst record of any team in league history. Desperate for help, team owner Linkmeister has turned to an experienced GM to try to turn...May 11, 2006
Lake Town's Fadrier earns Pitcher of the Month award
Lake Town's pitcher Gandogast Fadrier is the Shire Conference winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in September. His record of 4-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 48 innings of work he allowed just...May 08, 2006
Vincent Rogers pitches his 1st shutout of the season
DOL GULDUR - Vincent Rogers had some fun again. Isengard hitters did not. Dol Guldur's right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 3 career shutouts in 89 games started. Rogers (13-15)...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 05, 2006
Rohan-Dol Guldur Trade
ROHAN - The RoughRiders looked to improve their pitching staff with the acquisition of Drogo "Smokey" Loamsdown in a trade with the Dragons. Dol Guldur agreed to send Loamsdown to Rohan in exchange for infielder Olli "Bolli" Pimmelgrim. Loamsdown, 25,...January 30, 2006
New Dragons Logo
DOL GULDUR - The Dragons announced that they, too, have contracted with T. Bombadil & Sons to get a new look for 2011. The fiery logo will emblazon all Dol Guldur merchandise....January 17, 2006
Shadowfax and Gwaihir Awards handed out
The winners of the two league awards that are based purely upon stats were acknowledged in a press briefing by SGCBL officials today. The Shadowfax Award for stolen bases was presented to Bree's Kobur Hammermaker and to Anson Banks of...January 09, 2006
Player of the Week honors go to Gàril and Hearteater
The Shire Conference's best player of the week was Bywater's Savia Gàril, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Savia pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .632 with 1 HR and 4 RBI while slugging 1.053. Pruugor Hearteater...January 02, 2006
Player of the Week honors go to the Nasty and Thunderarrow
Firbal the Nasty from Wilderland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the Shire Conference. He hit .462 with 11 RBI and slugged 1.077 in 26 at bats. the Nasty...October 31, 2005
Drogo Loamsdown dominates Numenor, throws NO-HITTER
DOL GULDUR - With his best stuff going on May 3, Dol Guldur's Drogo Loamsdown overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Numenor had no chance, getting NO hits against the left-hander. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking...July 30, 2005
Old Forest and Dol Guldur in big trade
OLD FOREST - Riding into the All-Star break with a lead in the Shire Conference Wild Card race, the Merry Fellows have been shopping around several players, including staff ace Faraborn Elrum recently. Today they struck a deal with Dol..."Cougar" Elrum, 30, is a 2-time All-Star and won the Gwaihir Reliever Award 2 years in a row (2006-2007). He is 4th in career saves with 194. He was Dol Guldur's 2nd pick in 2003 and was traded to Old Forest in 2005 in another deal that involved Gandihil. The Merry Fellows converted him into a starter this season, and in 17 games he is 5-6 with a 3.42 ERA.
Eowil-Galad, 31, is a superstar slugger and the holder of the record for most HR in a season (61 in 2008). He was traded from Dagorlad to Old Forest just a couple of weeks ago and has been struggling at the plate. Currently, he is hitting .204 with 12 HR and 44 RBI.
"Smokey" Loamsdown, 23, was Old Forest's 1st pick in 2004. The young lefthander has yet to show off the potential of his blazing fastball, going 8-21 in 45 starts over 4 seasons before being sent to the bullpen this year.
Silverbiter, 20, was this year's 1st round draft choice for the Merry Fellows. A strong pull hitter, he was hitting .308 with 17 HR and 48 RBI for the AA Mount Doom Merrymen.
Gandihil, 26, was Old Forest's 3rd pick in 2004 and was traded to Dol Guldur in April of 2005. After a couple of solid if unspectacular seasons, he has burst forth as one of the league's premiere hitters with a .346 batting average.
Cheeseslicer, 27, knocked around the Dragons' farm system for 5 seasons before getting a chance to start for the big club in 2008. He went 12-19 with a 3.70 ERA in 36 starts. This year, he is 5-8 with a 3.17 ERA.
Snowlegs, 27, was Dol Guldur's 1st pick in 2005. He entered the starting rotation in 2006, meeting with little success. His record after 3 years was 16-42. This year, however, he has blossomed, going 7-6 with a 2.70 ERA.
July 21, 2005
Nosegobbler and Gandilhil win P.O.W. award
The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Neegar Nosegobbler, Bywater's starting shortstop. Neegar pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .600 with 2 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.040. He hit in every game this week and extended his...May 12, 2005
Buuurk Badgerhater sets new Dol Guldur record for Doubles with 31!
DOL GULDUR - With little to cheer about, the Dragons got a lift from Buuurk "Snake" Badgerhater on September 11 when he tied the club record for doubles in a season. Badgerhater, 27, is a second year player for Dol...March 14, 2005
5-hit performance by Dol Guldur's Betsie Bats
DOL GULDUR - Betsie Bats led Dol Guldur to a 10-6 win over Rohan by squeezing five hits out of her bat. A pitch from Libur Irontearer in the 1st inning left her bat for a double. In the 3rd...February 04, 2005
Dragons and Cheese Make First Deal of 2008
DOL GULDUR - The first trade of the 2008 season was made today, as the Dragons sent their All-Star left fielder, Gollilmer Fyrith, to the Bree Cheese in exchange for a pair of multi-talented fielders. While somewhat lacking in glove...November 30, 2004
Wargs-Dragons Trade Players
WILDERLAND - News from Wilderland today of a deal that will send closer Tavzava Legithraviel to Dol Guldur for outfielder Holfast Cotton. Legithraviel (1-3, 8 SV, 3.86 ERA) will immediately fill the spot left vacant by the injured Mogdush Ghoulslobberer....November 23, 2004
Foul Play Suspected In Player Injury
DOL GULDUR – The most brutal and seemingly incongruous injury in Dol Guldur’s history has team management suspicious. Young right fielder Elrugorn Elrilgast fractured a hip after colliding with a wall during a close match against Gondor. Appalled team...“First of all, the injury of young Elrilgast is a tragedy for himself, but also a sore blow to both the team and the public,” said Jools. “Although not rated very high the amiable all-rounder played an important role in the team. He's always in for a good laugh and the spectators enjoyed his swift, daring rally's. Needless to say that Dol Guldur morale has been struggling since his demise.”
Though the investigation is now in full swing, Jools refuses to divulge information as to who is behind the mysterious ‘accident’. When asked if the Gondor organization is to blame for the incident, Jools only referred reporters to a previous statement in which he said, “Surely Dol Guldur will keep an eye on suspicious transfers and transactions between Mordor League leading teams and Gondor, since it is clear that Gondor's power is too puny to devise such treacherous works itself.”
Elrilgast had little to say on the subject. “My testimony has been given to the mages,” Elrilgast told reporters from his healing ward bed. “At the moment, I’m unable to say much else regarding the incident, until the investigation is over. My only hope is that I can heal from this, and come back strong by next season. It is heartbreaking, not being able to play baseball.”
Along with the investigation, rumors of a new training regimen for the Dragons have circulated the league, a regimen in which players will learn new defenses against wall collisions. According to Jools, the new regimen is “highly secret, though highly effective, because none of the players have collided with walls since the Elrilgast incident.”
News on the investigation is expected to be released in a press conference next week.