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Mirkwood Marauders
July 03, 2008
*Véneanár Brings Home SC Batter of Month Honor
Mirkwood's Mablung *Véneanár wowed sportswriters in July with an award-winning performance. For his standout play he was voted the Shire Conference Batter of the Month. He rang up a .394 batting average with 13 home runs, 29 RBIs and 25...June 23, 2008
SC Honors Mirkwood Shortstop
The Shire Conference today announced Mablung *Véneanár as its most recent Player of the Week. The Mirkwood shortstop was truly in a zone as he hit .538 (14-26) with 2 home runs and 11 RBIs. In 2017 *Véneanár has hit...May 22, 2008
Great Week for Mirkwood's Shortstop
Mirkwood Marauders shortstop Mablung *Véneanár walked away with the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award today after putting up some impressive numbers over the past seven days. "The Marauders fans are really behind me right now," said the 24-year-old....April 28, 2008
Career Over for Andrack Hardbottle
The Mirkwood Marauders clubhouse was subdued last night after Andrack Hardbottle was seriously injured during the game. Hardbottle was taken to a local hospital for examination. This morning, doctors confirmed the preliminary diagnosis of a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament. They...February 25, 2008
Eryn Lasgalen Beats Mittalmar in AA League Championship Series
Another page has been added to the SGCBL Double A record book. The Eryn Lasgalen Old Forests of the Mirkwood organization have won their 1st league championship with a 10-4 win against the Mittalmar Herders. They swept the League Championship...January 03, 2008
Hardbottle: Big Hit in the Shire Conference!
Andrack Hardbottle demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award. The Mirkwood third baseman wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them...December 13, 2007
Shire Conference's Best Batter Announced
At the age of 31, Tonak Nosethrower might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Mirkwood third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days...December 06, 2007
Gamwich Suffers Career-Ending Injury
MIRKWOOD - The Mirkwood Marauders were jolted by some terrible news on March 24-- Minto Gamwich's baseball career was pronounced over -- the result of a torn labrum. The club's GM told SION reporters, "We were all stunned by the...November 25, 2007
End of the road for *Catsquisher
MIRKWOOD - After 16 years of professional baseball, including 14 in the SGCBL, Mohair *Catsquisher has decided to hang up his spikes. The 36 year old infielder for the Mirkwood Marauders bid a tearful farewell to his teammates today, giving...October 18, 2007
2000 Hits for Ballscarer
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's Curt Ballscarer got the standing ovation on September 20th -- but the Rivendell Royals got the win. It was a historic day at Woodland Field. A day when Ballscarer notched hit #2000 of his career. The fans...Nurn Beats Taur e-Ndaedelos in League Championship Series
The Nurn Demons concluded the season in grand fashion -- they won the SGCBL Triple A League Championship Series. They nailed it down on September 15 at Demons Stadium by whipping the Taur e-Ndaedelos Woods 4-3 to win it all...October 11, 2007
Shire Conference Picks Top Performer
Today the Shire Conference announced its Player of the Week Award winner: Mirkwood Marauders catcher Bagwurz Bloodaxe, who batted .462 (12-26) with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 6 runs scored. Bloodaxe has collected 157 hits for the Marauders this...Gorgoroth Ghosts Win AA Championship Series
The Gorgoroth faithful were cheering in the streets on September 2nd, and the Eryn Lasgalen fans were crying in their beer -- The Ghosts won the League Championship Series. They clinched it by knocking off the Old Forests 2-0 to...September 02, 2007
Ravenhill-Mirkwood Trade: Stonemasher for of Dorthonion
RAVENHILL - The Ravenhill Darkwings have parted ways with 28-year old second baseman Legeden Nerith, 29-year old reliever Koisil Stonemasher and 31-year old reliever Elanor Bridger, sending him to the Mirkwood Marauders for 29-year old third baseman Nienna of Dorthonion,...August 16, 2007
200 Victories for Mirkwood's Goriborn
MIRKWOOD - It was a great day for Gwelf Goriborn today at Woodland Field -- He notched victory number 200 to become the first pitcher in the exclusive 200 Club. The Mirkwood ace stopped the Minas Tirith Titans 7-2 on...August 09, 2007
Ballscarer Takes This Week's Trophy
Curt Ballscarer stepped up to the plate in a big way last week and today he took home the Shire Conference Player of the Week honors. The Mirkwood catcher ripped opposing pitchers for 12 hits in 23 at-bats and no...Bunch of Base Hits for Marauders Ballscarer
MIRKWOOD - The Marauders whipped the Royals 10-2 at Woodland Field on May 6, and Curt Ballscarer had a big hand in the win. The Marauders catcher came to the plate 6 times and collected 5 hits. It was a...May 28, 2007
Week's #1 Player - Mirkwood's Gamwich
It was an exceptional week for Minto Gamwich of the Mirkwood Marauders. First he beats the devil out of the ball, hitting .476 and you would expect, he is voted the Player of the Week in the Shire Conference. Last...May 04, 2007
Mirkwood Catcher Hurt
MIRKWOOD - It took the Mirkwood team doctor a while to realize it, but catcher Curt Ballscarer won't simply play through his strained back muscle, after he got hurt running the bases in the July 30 Titans-Marauders game. At first,...April 26, 2007
Milestone! *Catsquisher collects hit number 2000!
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's Mohair *Catsquisher got the standing ovation -- but the Bucklebury Fairies got the win. It was a historic day at Woodland Field. A day when *Catsquisher notched hit #2000 of his career. The fans went wild when...March 19, 2007
Great Week for Bloodaxe: Mirkwood Star Bats .517 and Scoops up SC Award for Best Player
MIRKWOOD - Bagwurz Bloodaxe carried the Mirkwood Marauders on his shoulders over the last seven days, earning Shire Conference Player of the Week honors in the process. Showing impressive bat speed, the club's catcher logged a .517 BA, pushed home...February 07, 2007
C Curt Ballscarer Extending Stay with Marauders
MIRKWOOD - A $55,956,344 package keeping Curt Ballscarer a member of the Marauders has been accepted by the player and his agent. Ballscarer will earn $13,989,086 annually over the next 4 years. Ballscarer has put up a career batting average...February 05, 2007
Mysterious Owner Blocks Offer
via MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid MIRKWOOD by Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling - Ever since the players revolted and blocked their trades, there has been mysterious goings on around the Mirkwood camp. Quite alot of indecision and confusion has been...The rumor is that Cableman has lost control of his team and it is now being run by a mysterious owner no one has ever seen. A lot of speculation about who or what has been bandied about but no real facts had been determined.
This reporter has dug into this rumor and found out some interesting facts. From an inside source in the Marauder's front office I was able to gain access to the team's financial situation. It seems they have just over $83M tied up in payroll and personnel salaries. That should leave them roughly $17M for Free Agent Offers. I was able to get my hands on several offers and saw that Cableman had extended offers to several players totalling less than the available $17M. Strangely only about $3M of it has been allowed, while the others, adding up to still less than the available sum have been Refused by this mysterious owner.
Looking closely at one of the contracts that was refused I could clearly see Cableman's signature on the approved offer line and then below that in a very old and long forgotton language a signature that I couldn't quite make out in the Refused section.
While I was in there the room suddenly got cold and color seemed to fade so I beat feet out of there, but I am now positive that the rumor is true and the team is in fact in control by one of "The Nine", one of the RingWraiths who has before now kept himself invisible. Who know how long he will be here, but I'm sure that if one is here that means other teams have fallen under the same spell also.
Sometime during next season there is supposed to be a Middle Earth Rules Review going on regarding the game of baseball and how it is played. Hopefully this issue of the mysterious owners will be resolved and the real Owners can once again take control of their teams.
February 01, 2007
Bloodytooth blocks Lumberjack deal!
MIRKWOOD - In a last minute surprise, Rundin Bloodytooth exercised his "no trade" clause and blocked the announced deal that would have sent him to Lothlorien. The ace hurler informed both parties through his agent that there would be no...January 31, 2007
Bloodytooth headed for Lothlorien
MIRKWOOD - Ace hurler, Rundin 'Root Canal' Bloodytooth has been traded to the Lumberjacks in exchange for minor league prospects Fesil Goldkiller and Minya Salad and Lothlorien's 2nd and 4th round draft picks. Bloodytooth, 26, was Dagorlad's 1st pick in...Devils deal for Marauders stars
DUNHARROW - Devils officials announced a blockbuster trade with Mirkwood that will bring a shot in the arm to the beleaguered Dunharrow franchise. Coming over from the Marauders will be starter Hallalonn 'Bring It' Brilhirion, reliever Tiran 'Tirade' Beardstroker, infielder...Marauders Rock the SGCBL Foundation
via THE MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid by Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - In a radical and somewhat controversial move the Mirkwood Marauders have sent out trade proposals on nearly all their starting 25 players. Manager Thranduil Elvenking spoke...January 18, 2007
Mirkwood takes 9th straight trip to playoffs
MIRKWOOD - It took them until the next-to-last day of the season to clinch it, but the Mirkwood Marauders have won their 7th Elf Division pennant. It didn't come easy this year, with early challenges from Minas Tirith and Rivendell,...December 21, 2006
Faromli traded to Weathertop
MIRKWOOD - Slugger Galaigast Faromli of Mirkwood has been dealt to the Weathertop Witch Kings in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers and a 1st round draft pick. Faromli, 31, has been knocking the cover off the ball, as...December 15, 2006
Great Week for Faromli: Mirkwood Star Bats .440 and Scoops up SC Award for Best Player
Mirkwood Marauders first baseman Galaigast Faromli had a great time at the plate last week, running up some numbers that no one else could match. Few people were surprised today when the Shire Conference named him Player of the Week....November 16, 2006
Marauders Shut out Titans
MIRKWOOD - Legan Isauhir was stingy with runs in his latest outing against the Titans. He shut them out on 1 hits with 12 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Mirkwood manager said, "Legan was very aggressive tonight. He threw everything...Hops-Marauders Deal
MIRKWOOD - The Mirkwood Marauders announced a deal with Misty Mountain that would send pitcher, Tubur "Rib Cracker" Trollsnapper, to the Hops in exchange for catcher, Bagwurz "Bad Ass" Bloodaxe. Trollsnapper, 28, is an injury-plagued, fireballing right-hander who has not...November 13, 2006
Mirkwood Hammers out New Extension with CF Gamwich
MIRKWOOD - Minto Gamwich and Mirkwood officials have reached an agreement keeping the 29-year-old center fielder around another 3 years. Though terms were not confirmed, insiders tell SION that Gamwich re-signed for $22,410,000 per year. This season, Minto Gamwich is...October 15, 2006
Mirkwood: Back in the fray? Or just frayed?
via MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid By Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - The Marauders have had some unprecedented activity going on in the past few weeks. They participated in the Free Agent bidding for the first time since 2008...The Free Agents the Marauders picked up this year will bolster a faltering pitching staff. They welcomed back MR Disin "The Hatchet" Axesmith to be the inspirational leader. He was one of the original Marauders from the Great League Founding Draft of 2003 and was instrumental in their first 3 Championships in 2005, 2006, 2007. Additionally they will be adding the experience of SP Legan Isauhir and SP Faraind Farailob to the pitching staff. The expected initial starting rotation and bull pen are:
Starting Rotation
1) R Hallalonn "Bring It" Brilhirion
2) R Gwelf "Guns" Goriborn
3) R Rundin "Root Canal" Bloodytooth
4) R Tubur "Rib Cracker" Trollsnapper
5) R Legan Isauhir
Spot) L Faraind Farailob
Middle Reliever
1) R Tiran "Tirade" Beardstroker
2) L Faraind Farailob
3) L Disin "The Hatchet" Axesmith
Setup Reliever
1) R Arwailbo "Dirge" Arwaumer
2) L Fingolfin "Crazy Fin" Numenesse
Closer
1) R Phanmina "Phantom" Fil-Gar
Returing for the offensive side of the team:
C Curt "The Bat" Ballscarer
1B Galaigast "The Chef" Faromli
2B Odovacar "Pipeweed" Underhill
SS Mohair "Mo Catsquisher
3B The starting player for 3B has not been announced as of the posting of this article.
RF Drogo "Samwich" Gamwich
CF Minto "The Admiral" Gamwich
LF Elendil "The Swift" Melwasul
The Supporting Bench players are:
C Dwalin "Solid" Rockanvil
1B Lavendar Goatcloset
IF Tonak "Wild Eyes" Nosethrower
IF Nienna of Dorthonion
OF Soiber "Pelt" Holgate
OF Idril "Wind Goddess" Calafalas
With his head squarely placed under the axe, Manager Elvenking seems to be back to his old coniving self. We do know that he has announced that Catsquisher will be moving back to SS where he started his career. We will be vigilant here at the Scroll in uncovering the choice Elvenking makes for his starting 3B.
September 17, 2006
2012 Aragorn MVP
MIDDLE EARTH - The winners of the 2012 Aragorn Most Valuable Player awards for the Shire and Mordor Conferences have been determined by ballot of the owners. In the Mordor Conference, Minas Morgul's Firbal the Nasty becomes the heir apparent...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 04, 2006
Mirkwood's Brilhirion severely injured
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood is without its ace Hallalonn Brilhirion for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Loopy *Squishmasher in a game against Rivendell on September 22. His face showed signs of pain immediately after...August 31, 2006
Player of the Week honors go to Faromli and the Nasty
The Shire Conference's best player of the week was Mirkwood's Galaigast Faromli, who wins the award for the 4th time in his career. Galaigast went 12 for 25 (.480), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 11 RBI. He got at...August 10, 2006
July Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
The best month of July in the Shire Conference certainly had Mirkwood's right-hander Hallalonn Brilhirion, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. He had an ERA of just 0.95 in 56.2 innings of work in which he struck out...July 31, 2006
Mirkwood's Goriborn severely injured
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's pitcher Gwelf Goriborn was part of a scary incident that saw the right-hander being hit by a line drive in the 3rd inning of the game between Mirkwood and Weathertop on July 8. Team trainers immediately rushed...July 24, 2006
Goriborn and Grailas receive Pitcher of the Month award for June
Gwelf Goriborn pitched like a legend in June, and the Shire Conference named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He started 5 games in June, going 5-0 and compiling an ERA of 0.90 in 40 innings. Gwelf...July 13, 2006
Rohan's the Devastator wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Odovacar Underhill this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .440 with 7 RBI and slugged .800 in 25...July 03, 2006
Mirkwood's *Catsquisher wins Player of the Week award
It's the 3rd time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Mirkwood's third baseman Mohair *Catsquisher. Mohair was on fire, hitting .538 with 0 HR and 4 RBI. *Catsquisher has walked 13 times this year and...June 15, 2006
Mirkwood's Calafalas wins Player of the Week award
The Shire Conference's best player of the week was Mirkwood's Idril Calafalas, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Idril went 14 for 23 (.609), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 9 RBI. While compiling an...June 10, 2006
Mirkwood to decide on final players for 2012
via the MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid by Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - The Marauders have announced their starting lineps for the 2012 season. They have all had a good Spring Training and even though they are fielding an...The Starting Position Players:
Minto Gamwich, Age 28, CF
Curt Ballscarer, Age 29, C
Mohair Catsquisher, Age 32, 3B
Galaigast Faromli, Age 30, 1B
Drogo Gamwich, Age 28, RF
Thauthor Smeand, Age 36, SS
Odovacar Underhill, Age 32, 2B
Idril Calafalas, Age 24, DH
Elendil Melwasul, Age 27, LF
The Players making the Backup Squad this year are:
Dwalin Rockanvil, Age 30, C
Lavendar Goatcloset, Age 25, 1B
Soibur Holgate, Age 20, OF
Tonak Nosethrower, Age 27, IF
Arwauden Arwaun, Age 28, IF
To be determined OF/IF
The Pitching staff welcomes back SP Rundin Bloodytooth who was having a great 2011 season when he got a season ending injury.
Starters:
Hallalonn Brilhirion, Age 27
Gwelf Goriborn, Age 30
Rundin Bloodytooth, Age 24
Fridak Derrohater, Age 31
Tubur Trollsnapper, Age 26
Bull Pen:
Tigtai Tämir, Age 31
Tiran Beardstroker, Age 31
Arwailbo Arwaumer, Age 35
Fingolfin Numenesse, Age 24
Phanmina Fil-Gar(cl), Age 37
The Marauder Fans are behind their team 100%. Lets hope 2012 doesn't disappoint them.
June 01, 2006
2011 Aragorn MVP
MIDDLE EARTH - The winners of the 2011 Aragorn Most Valuable Player awards for the Shire and Mordor Conferences have been determined by ballot of the owners. In the Mordor Conference, it was another easy victory for Minas Morgul's Isilborn...May 19, 2006
Gamwich (MIR) and Imrilron (MIN) win Sam Gamgee Batter
Mirkwood's leftfielder Minto Gamwich will never forget this day. A great season convinced the voters that he is the worthy Shire Conference Sam Gamgee Batter winner. This year Gamwich drove in 113 and scored 110 runs while batting .273 with...Gwaihir Reliever Awards announced
The winners of the 2011 Gwaihir Reliever Awards, given to the best relievers in each Conference, were announced today. The Shire Conference winner is Phanmina Fil-Gar of Mirkwood. She had a record of 8-5 with an ERA of 2.57 and...May 18, 2006
Mirkwood wins 4th League Title
MINAS MORGUL - The Mirkwood Marauders won the Return of the King Series for the first time since their "three-peat" between 2005 and 2007, and they did it in grand style, sweeping the defending champion, Minas Morgul, in 4 games....May 11, 2006
Mirkwood's Minto Gamwich ropes five hits
MIRKWOOD - Minto Gamwich is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance on September 30 seemed to surprise even himself. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off Periago Goodbody in the 1st inning, cleared...May 08, 2006
Minas Morgul's Imrilron wins Player of the Week award
The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Minto Gamwich, Mirkwood's starting leftfielder. He hit .375 with 10 RBI and slugged .969 in 32 at bats. The Mordor Conference's best player of the week was Minas Morgul's Isilborn...May 01, 2006
Season ending injury strikes Mirkwood's Bloodytooth
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's right-hander Rundin Bloodytooth will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Moria on September 9. After being taken to a local hospital, Bloodytooth was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the...April 27, 2006
Gamwich and Gandulbo win Player of the Week award
Mirkwood's rightfielder Drogo Gamwich had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. In 23 at bats he hit .478 with 3 HR and 5 RBI. His season numbers are: .247 AVG,...February 21, 2006
Rumors of an old feud resurface
via Everard Greenthumb MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid . MIRKWOOD - Pitching for Bree, former Marauder minor leaguer Phaitai Fandil. He was signed as a free agent by Mirkwood on 6/17/2003. A very brash young 18 year old Elf who...There were always rumors that Fandil never forgave the Marauders, and I'm sure with the continuing successes of Catsquisher his anger festered even more. He spent 2 seasons as an unclaimed free agent until he was signed as a free agent by Bree on 3/1/2006. He finally worked his way up to the majors in 2010, where twice he faced Mirkwood and had an 0 - 1 record with only 9.0 innings pitched he had 19 hits against him and an ERA of 9.00.
Both games Catsquisher was instrumental in Fandil downfall, going 4 for 5 one game and getting the RBI that knocked him out of the other game.
The pressure this year must have been too much for him, after the Cheese lost 2 straight to Mirkwood, Fandil was pitching the third game. With Mirkwood once again up early on Fandil 2 - 1 they were coming to bat in the top of the 3rd...
The announcer Thorin Granitemirth had the call:
Batting: Mirkwood, top of 3rd.
Pitching: Phaitai Fandil
Now batting for Mirkwood SS Thauthor Smeand:
He DOUBLES down the right field line.
Up to the plate comes 3B Mohair *Catsquisher: There has always been bad blood between these two.
Hit by pitch. He beaned him, no 2 ways about it, he just threw it right at him.
Now up CF Minto Gamwich:
He DOUBLES to the gap in right-center.
T. Smeand scores.
M. *Catsquisher to third.
*Catsquisher tries to score...
He scores without a throw.
1B Galaigast Faromli:
Grounds out to the second baseman.
M. Gamwich to third.
DH Valin Graniteslinger:
Flies out to deep right field.
Gamwich tags up at third...
He scores without a throw.
RF Drogo Gamwich:
Reaches on INFIELD-HIT. A line drive off the face of Fandil!!!
Phaitai Fandil was injured. He has a Fractured Cheekbone. That must have been payback for the intentional bonk of Catsquisher!
New pitcher: Nank Giantprodder.
C Dwalin Rockanvil:
Strikes out swinging.
Inning over... 3 runs, 3 hits, no errors.
Score: Mirkwood 5, Bree 1
Lets only hope the feud can end here before someone loses an eye!
February 04, 2006
Last "Beardy Boy" leaves Moria
MORIA - Tiran Beardstroker, the last of the so-called "Beardy Boys", was traded to Mirkwood this week for outfielder Denaigol Denaihir and pitcher Sormina Glyrion. Beardstroker, 30, was often associated with another pitcher from Moria, Farin Beardsnapper, who retired in...January 31, 2006
Trade with Bears cause for celebration
via Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling THE MIRKWOOD SCROLL; A Wilderness Tabloid MIRKWOOD - There was a celebration today in the Marauders Clubhouse. Initially everyone had gathered to congratulate Catcher Curt 'The Bat' Ballscarer on his recent MVP award. There was...January 22, 2006
Mirkwood wins Shire Championship in 7
BYWATER - The Mirkwood Marauders were crowned the Shire Conference champions for the 4th time. This is their first title since they won their 3-straight league championships in 2007. It took them 7 games to do it against a tough...January 19, 2006
Hallalonn Brilhirion blanks Lake Town with a 2-hitter
MIRKWOOD - Hallalonn Brilhirion took the mound and never left on October 7. And Lake Town hitters couldn't touch him at all. Mirkwood's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 2...January 12, 2006
Mirkwood wins Elf Division
OLD FOREST - With their 11-4 victory over the Merry Fellows on September 25, Mirkwood won their 5th Elf Division title, their 3rd in a row. The 3-time League Champion Marauders will be heading to the Fellowship Series for the...December 26, 2005
Mirkwood's Melwasul wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Elendil Melwasul this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .636 and hit .632, while...December 22, 2005
Player of the Week honors go to Graniteslinger and Imrilron
Valin Graniteslinger wins his 9th Player of the Week award. Shire Conference pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .393 with 12 RBI and slugged .857 in 28 at bats. It's the 15th...December 19, 2005
Lothlorien's the Smasher wins Player of the Week award
It's the 2nd time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Mirkwood's second baseman Mohair *Catsquisher. Mohair was on fire, hitting .455 with 2 HR and 5 RBI. The Mordor Conference Player of the Week award...November 28, 2005
Underhill (MIR) and Rethiel (ISE) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Odovacar Underhill this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 19 at bats he hit .579 with 2 HR and...November 15, 2005
Mirkwood's Ballscarer earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Curt Ballscarer this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Curt went 46 for 100 (.460), while hitting 3 HR and collecting...November 10, 2005
Mirkwood's Calafalas wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Idril Calafalas this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Idril went 14 for 26 (.538), while hitting 1 HR and collecting...November 07, 2005
Mirkwood's Ballscarer wins Player of the Week award
Mirkwood's catcher Curt Ballscarer had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. In 27 at bats he hit .519 with 1 HR and 7 RBI. He got at least one hit...November 02, 2005
Mirkwood-Moria Trade
MIRKWOOD - The Marauders today made a deal with Moria to send outfielder, Thurlla "The Arm" Norŕ, to the Miners in exchange for minor leaguer, Lavendar Goatcloset. Norŕ, 25, was the 13th pick of the Gondor Condors (Lothlorien) in 2003....September 20, 2005
Goriborn and Stinkblossom receive Gandalf Pitcher Award
Awards may not be the most important thing for Gwelf Goriborn, but Mirkwood's right-hander smiled as he was named the Shire Conference Gandalf Pitcher Award winner. This season Goriborn compiled an ERA of 2.47, going 24-5 in 35 starts. He...September 18, 2005
Mirkwood stages amazing comeback!
MIRKWOOD - Down 3-games-to-0, the former league champions did not go down to the sweep. In fact, they won 4 straight games to defeat the Gorgoroth Balrogs in 7 games! In Game 1, Ban Arwodur pitched a gem, giving the...September 08, 2005
Mirkwood wins Elf Division
MIRKWOOD - With the Merry Fellows' loss to Wilderland on September 16, the Mirkwood Marauders clinched their 4th Elf Division title. This is the 2nd straight season that Mirkwood has won their division. The 3-time League Champs are making their...August 29, 2005
Mirkwood's Goriborn severely injured
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's ace Gwelf Goriborn suffered a severe injury on August 26 that will affect him for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 6th of the game against Moria he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to...August 18, 2005
Ballscarer in tense contract negotiations
via Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - There were some tense moments in the owners office as an All-Star player announced his intention to become a Free-Agent 1 year early. Owner Cableman and Manager Thranduil Elvenking and several others of...The tension filled office dialogue was leaked by a source involved in the meeting and this is how the drama unfolded. After the initial small talk was dispensed with, Manager Elvenking started the negotiations by putting what he considered a generous offer on the table of double the 26 year old Ballscarer's current salary of $4,028,571 which was $8,037,814 for 4 years.
Ballscarer, who is an Orc, and his agent conferred and after about an hour responded that the amount of money was not enough and he was getting impatient. The Management Team then huddled and according to the source they were starting to sweat a little because they hadn't taken Ballscarer seriously at first. It was decided that they needed to go bigger on the salary and longer in duration so Elvenking came back after more than an hour and a half and pitched this offer hoping Ballscarer would catch it...
$11,657,571 for 6 years.
With a stoic poker face giving no indication one way or the other, Ballscarer and his agent once again moved off into hushed discussion. My source indicated that at this point the Owner Cableman was extremely nervous and had begun pacing back and forth. After about 40 minutes Ballscarer returned and stated that he thought that the number of years on the offer was too many.
According to my source at that moment Cableman blanched and all the blood drained from his face, he looked like he was going to have a heart attack. The Management Team conferred again and decided that the tone of Ballscarer's reply was such that the dollar amount was ok, just the number of years was too long. The proposal to try for $11,657,571 for 5 years was put to a vote among the Management Team but Elvenking stopped it. He reminded them that if Ballscarer was good with the money that meant he was good with the total of $11,657,571 for 6 years or $69,945,426. So if he were offered $11,657,571 for 5 years it would be an insult because we were now offering him less money. So it was decided to divide the $69,945,426 by 5 and offer Ballscarer $13,989,086 for 5 years. A very visibly shaken Cableman delivered the offer to Ballscarer.
Ballscarer's Agent chuckled as they moved off to discuss the most recent and most likely 3rd and last offer. After about 15 minutes as the Mangement Team looked on just out of earshot it bacame apparent that Ballscarer and his agent were arguing. It became more and more heated until finally Ballscarer reached out and grabbed the agent by the neck and tossed him into one of the overstuffed armchairs on the other side of the office. Ballscarer then strode toward Cableman who feared he had lost his star Catcher, but was shocked and relieved when Ballscarer said "I accept your offer". The office immediately broke into applause.
Ballscarer and Cableman went out onto the skybox's balcony and announced the agreement to the hushed crowd who broke into a frenetic applause which lasted a full 2 hours.
I am a reporter but I am also a Marauder fan so I was very excited to have been covering this story.
August 15, 2005
Numenor's Orebearer named Pitcher of the Month
It's the 3rd time that the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month award goes to Mirkwood's pitcher Gwelf Goriborn. He went 5-1 in July and finished the month with an ERA of 1.28. He struck out 37 in 49.1 innings....August 11, 2005
Player of the Week honors go to Graniteslinger and Imrilron
The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Valin Graniteslinger, Mirkwood's starting first baseman. In 25 at bats he hit .560 with 3 HR and 12 RBI. While compiling an on base percentage of .323, Valin hit .281...August 01, 2005
Mirkwood's Faromli earns Batter of the Month award
The Shire Conference's best player of the month was Mirkwood's Galaigast Faromli, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .359 and hit .326, while driving in 25 runs. Faromli...July 18, 2005
Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
It's the 2nd time that the Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month award goes to Mirkwood's pitcher Gwelf Goriborn. He went 6-0 in May and finished the month with an ERA of 1.86. He struck out 37 in 48.1 innings....Red hot Graniteslinger and Badgerpoker win Batter of the Month award for May
The Batter of the Month award in the Shire Conference goes to Mirkwood's Valin Graniteslinger this time, as the first baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .383 and hit .358,...July 14, 2005
Player of the Week honors go to Faromli and Nering
The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Galaigast Faromli, Mirkwood's starting first baseman. In 23 at bats he hit .435 with 4 HR and 11 RBI. The Mordor Conference Player of the Week award goes to Theo...July 09, 2005
Rohan Trades Chiselsnapper
ROHAN - The RoughRiders, looking to improve their bullpen, made a deal with Mirkwood that sends power hitting third baseman, Genus Chiselsnapper, to the Marauders in exchange for pitcher, Gilberto "Solar" Solis. Chiselsnapper, 27, was the 11th pick of the...July 07, 2005
Dead Marshes' Elruborn wins Player of the Week award
The Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Valin Graniteslinger, Mirkwood's starting first baseman. He had an on base percentage of .419 and hit .419, while driving in 13 runs. He got at least one hit each game...Mirkwood's Valin Graniteslinger unloads three times
RIVENDELL - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Mirkwood's designated hitter Valin Graniteslinger accomplished that feat in a 17-3 win over Rivendell on May...June 14, 2005
Marauders trade Foetooth
MIRKWOOD - Future Hall-of-Famer, Gobur "Rock" Foetooth was traded by the Mirkwood Marauders to the Carrock Bears today. Foetooth, 36, is nearing the end of a storied career that began when he was the 2nd pick of the Cirith Ungol...June 13, 2005
Marauders trade Gamialf for prospect
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood sent All-Star hurler, Geadriel "Dark Light" Gamialf, to Lake Town in a player swap that gives the Archers a veteran starting pitcher and the Marauders a hot young centerfielder. Gamialf, 33, was a 23rd round pick for...June 06, 2005
Disaster Pick Up Imrialob from Mirkwood
DAGORLAD - Hoping to bring in a veteran pitcher for their staff, the Disaster traded minor league outfielder, George Ayo, to Mirkwood for Isaiwyn "Eyes" Imrialob. Imrialob, 30, was Mirkwood's 3rd pick in 2003 and was with the team through...June 03, 2005
Mirkwood, Dead Marshes make pair of trades
MIRKWOOD - The Marauders and the Uruk-hai agreed to a couple of deals that included Mirkwood obtaining yet another draft choice. In one, Dead Marshes sent infielder Arwauden Arwaun, 25, to Mirkwood for pitcher Boremir Boreagrin, 27. Arwaun was Old...Dunharrow making early deals
DUNHARROW - The Devils are wasting no time launching into 2009. Before the playoffs were even finished, the team had agreed to two trades, including a deal that gave up their first 5 draft picks to Mirkwood....The first trade of 2009 involved a swap with Rohan that sent 3B Bulbo Sandybanks to the RoughRiders in exchange for Fosco Bramble and $20 million. Sandybanks, 23, was the Devils 2nd pick in 2004. The young hobbit has shown great potential, but a string of injuries has kept him from breaking out. Bramble, 24, was Isengard's 1st pick in the 2004 draft. Traded from the Raiders to Rohan last season, Bramble has yet to show what he can do at the plate, but he is a pretty good infielder with a strong arm.
In the Mirkwood deal, Dunharrow decided to give up on this season's draft and try to obtain some young talent that could be used more immediately. For their first 5 picks, the Devils recieved $21 million and pitchers Fosco Sandybanks and Friagorn Eluldur, infielders Lolindir Ciryatan and Drogo Knotwise, and outfielders Dain Stoneteeth and Gunus Goblinbinder.
Sandybanks, 23, was Mirkwood's 3rd pick in 2004 and has bounced around the Marauder minors ever since. He has yet to blossom into a star reliever, but he has incredible stuff. Eluldur, 28, was signed by Mirkwood in 2003. He has made a couple of September trips to the big leagues, but has yet to find his niche.
Ciryatan, 25, is a hard-hitting corner man, who's played at first and third for Isengard and Mirkwood in the minors. Knotwise, 27, has a gun for an arm and can play 2B, 3B and SS. He can hit a little, too.
Stoneteeth, 22, was Moria's 2nd pick in 2006 and was traded to Mirkwood in 2007. He has great range in all outfield positions and has worked hard at getting his strikeout totals lowered. Goblinbinder, 27, is also a multi-faceted outfielder with a good bat and strong arm.
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 19, 2005
Marauders win Elf Division!
MIRKWOOD - For the third time in 4 seasons, the Mirkwood Marauders have won the Elf Division. The 3-time League Champs will get another trip to the playoffs under the steady hand of manager, Thranduil Elvenking....April 14, 2005
Galaigast Faromli slams 3 HR
BREE - Mirkwood's first baseman Galaigast Faromli flexed his muscles and displayed his tremendous power, homering three times in a 6-5 win over Bree. A 405 foot drive to right-center marked his 1st bomb, a solo homerun off Dejatok Belebrildur...November 23, 2004
Marauders Trade Deneadur
MIRKWOOD - In a surprise move, Mirkwood officials announced the trade of star pitcher, Denaumir Deneadur, to the Fairies on June 20. Even more of a shock, Deneadur, known as "Iceball" to fans, heads to Bucklebury in exchange for...November 01, 2004
Mirkwood to re-forest the East Bight
By Everard Greenthumb from Dwaling Mirkwood Scroll: A Wilderness Tabloid MIRKWOOD - The East Bight, also know as Mirkwood's Treeless Tract, is the great indentation in the eastern edge of Mirkwood. This region, which is roughly square in shape,...October 19, 2004
Marauders look for a three-peat in 2007
By Everard Greenthumb from Dwaling Mirkwood Scroll: A Wilderness Tabloid MIRKWOOD - The Marauders have embarked on their 2007 season with renewed vigor and determination. They took some time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their back-to-back victories...Manager Thranduil Elvenking refused to comment on the complaining players, but said in a brief statement; "I would like to say that the Marauders have had a very good spring training camp and the majority of the players worked hard and showed some improvement. We should have a very competitive and a very exciting team this season, the fans will be rewarded with great games this year." In true Elven fashion Elvenking steered clear of any predictions due to the jinx factor. When told of the MESN predictions Elvenking ignored the question and ended the conversation by walking into the clubhouse.
This year does promise some excitement with the return of the 5 Starting Pitchers and 4 of the 5 Relievers from the bullpen. The new addition is Reliever Tigtai Tämir, a Lefty called up from the Taur e-Ndaedelos Woods AAA Team. "He has the Stuff, but whether he can produce the Movement on the ball remains to be seen.
In the field the Infield has remained intact with one minor exception, First Baseman Galaigast 'The Chef' Faromli will replace First Baseman Valin 'Dinger' Graniteslinger at the 1B position with Graniteslinger filling the Designated Hitter role. Elvenking explained that he wanted to give Graniteslinger a chance to concentrate on his hitting which slipped a little last year. Additionally they will be joined by Utlity Infielder Uujjeen 'Great' Maker to round out the Infield.
In the Outfield Left Fielder Minto 'The Admiral' Gamwich has become the defacto hands down leader with the departure of two veteran outfielders Celaum and Gameahir. Joining Gamwich in the outfield will be Center Fielder Loinar 'Oats' Oathsmelter, Right Fielder Denaigol 'Hitman' Denaihir, Right Fielder Thurlla 'The Arm' Norŕ, with backup outfielders Center Fielder Malin 'Whalen Malin' Brandybuck and Left Fielder Gabghash 'Gash' the Crazy.
One thing is for certain, the Marauder Fans will get their money's worth the entire season.
September 26, 2004
Mirkwood Scroll: A Wilderness Tabloid
By Everard Greenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - The Marauders have done it! They won the Return of The King Series against a formidable Rohan team. Mirkwood had been counted out for several reasons during the year, one being that...He continued by talking about each of his players whom he praised for their effort and perseverance. Of note mentioned was this season's acquisition Starting Pitcher Grikak 'Treehugger' Dryadpoker who did well for the Marauders during the season but who, during the RoTK Series, took on the renowned Rohan Starting Pitcher Legeron Iseomer and in 2 games was able to come away with wins.
He also mentioned the surprising newcomer Starting Pitcher Halin 'Hail Stone' Goblinfist who went 21-9 this year with a 2.63 ERA. He is only the second Marauder to have a 20 win season, last year Starting Pitcher Gwelf 'Guns' Goriborn went 21-8. This year Goriborn had a very respectable 17-7 season with a nice ERA of 2.90. This season Starting Pitcher Denaumir 'Iceball' Deneadur struggled a little with a 12-10 record, although he performed well in the postseason and had a record 20 K's in a single game.
This Year the Marauders also had several hitters end the season hitting above .300.
Catcher Curt 'The Bat' Ballscarer .319
Second Baseman Mohair 'Mo' Catsquisher .315
First Baseman Galaigast 'The Chef' Faromli .310, used as a DH mostly this season.
Shortstop Thauthor 'Hands' Smeand .308
Right Fielder Denaigol 'Hitman' Denaihir .303
Additionally of note:
Left Fielder Minto 'The Admiral' Gamwich had 70 stolen bases on the season.
Two of the core relievers for the Marauders this year were Reliever Wulo 'Wookie' Wolfdragger and Reliever Gebur 'The Chiseler' Chiselmaker who both performed very well this season. In a surprise move Elvenking's first order of business was to trade both to clear some salary and to make room for a couple of rookie prospects currently on the Taur e-Ndaedelos Woods AAA Team, Reliever Tigtai Tämir and Reliever Lonak Fleshkiller.
The Marauders plan to take a couple of days off to let the Ale wearoff and then they are expected to show up for practice as usual again.
August 11, 2004
Elvenking Berates Players
By Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - Manager Thranduil Elvenking has been riding the high from winning the Return of the King Series last season, but seems to be having trouble getting the team to live up to their...July 30, 2004
Dryadpoker signs with Marauders
MIRKWOOD - After lengthy negotiations with team owners, Grikak "Treehugger" Dryadpoker, has signed a new contract with the Marauders. At $20 million per season, the 2-time All-Star pitcher was already the 3rd highest paid player in the league. Efforts...June 17, 2004
Mirkwood Signs Players
MIRKWOOD - The Marauders have locked up 4 key players, including the recently acquired superstar, Kogar Facedragger, to multi-year contracts. Phanmina Fil-Gar has been signed to a contract extension of $2,930,000 per year, for 3 years. Closer Disin Axesmith...May 11, 2004
Marauders Win It All!
NUMENOR - The Mirkwood Marauders have defeated the reigning League Champion, the Numenor Kings, 4-games-to-1 in the Return of the King Series. After taking the Game 1 at home, Mirkwood pitcher Denaigol Deneadur outdueled King hurler Prilak Hammershaker in...March 15, 2004
Mirkwood Welcomes Back Goraugrin
by Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - The halfway point of the season has the Marauders holding on to first place in the Elf Division. Although they have had some amazing weeks--Including a streak of 11 straight wins and...Denaigol Denaihir, a young 23 year old prospect already has the makings of a great outfielder and will initially back up against Right-Handers and start agianst Left-Handers. Veteran outfielder Gandolf Gameahir, who has started for the Marauders since the inagural season and recently has been in a slump, has graciously accepted a role on the Taur e-Ndaedelos Woods AAA Team to make room for the young prospect.
Manager Thranduil Elvenking has placed his faith in his four starting pitchers dubbed "The Four Aces". Geadriel 'Dark Light' Gamialf (10-1), Gwelf 'Guns' Goriborn (12-5) POM June, Denaumir 'Iceball' Deneadur (8-5) POM May, and Isiawyn 'Eyes' Imrialob (7-6). Additionally stepping up is veteran Closer Disin 'The Hatchet' Axesmith (4-2) with 18 Saves.
A solid infielding crew with Catcher Curt 'The Bat' Ballscarer batting .303, First Baseman Valin 'Dinger' Graniteslinger leading the Shire Conference in Homeruns with 26, Second Baseman Mohair 'Mo' Catsquisher leading the entire League batting .381, Third Baseman Gobur 'Rock' Foetooth 2nd in the Shire Conference batting .362 & BOM May, and Shortstop Thauthor 'Hands' Smeand batting .304.
The outfield has been struggling but now with a few newer additions they should be able to step up and take control. The main three are veteran Rightfielder Myrla 'The Mentor' Elvörion who after a slow start has come back in May and June batting .333 and .341 respectively, Centerfielder Loinar Oathsmelter who after an adjustment period in May after arriving has hit .290 in June, and Leftfielder Minto 'The Admiral' Gamwich who is 4th in the Shire Conference in Stolen Bases.
Manager Elvenking has assembled a fine array of individual talents, but his challenge remains to get them working together as a cohesive unit.
January 29, 2004
Cannonball Deathskull joins Marauders
By Everard Grenthumb from Dwaling MIRKWOOD - News broke recently of the signing of a young starting pitcher, Ufrat Deathskull, to the Marauder's Single-A Farm Team the Greenwood Greats. This will be the third team in three years for...Ufrat Deathskull's life wasn't easy from the beginning. As a young Orc in Mordor, he used to go down to the river and throw stones at the waterfowl, which no doubt was the genesis of his amazing control. At 7 years, he was shanghied by the Corsairs of Umbar and forced into years of servitude on the boats. But with his strong arm he was able to earn the respect of some of the other Corsairs and was soon made a full crew member in his own right. He practiced on the seagulls, and when battles raged on the water, Deathskull's ability to throw a rock through an enemy's skull became legend. His arm continued to get stronger with the rigors of sea life, and soon he was throwing cannonballs hard enough to put a foot-wide hole in an enemy ship at the waterline.
After 11 years at sea, he wanted to change his life and felt baseball was the portal to fame for him. At the Mirkwood open tryouts Manager Thranduil Elvenking was impressed with the Orc's control, but had to think for a while about how little stuff he showed. Finally, Elvenking summoned Deathskull, saying, "Ufrat, you are an outstanding strike-out pitcher, but you need to work on your stuff. You work on it and you have aplace in the Mirkwood organization." While thanking Elvenking, Deathskull whirled and beaned a raven in flight at 100 feet. Elvenking just smiled.
December 03, 2003
Elvenking Follows Up On Threat
By Thorin Mithrilfist MIRKWOOD - Last week Thranduil Elvenking, manager of the Marauders, threatened Bugar "Loogy" Axeslammer with release if he didn't bring his batting average up to .200 by the end of the week. Although Axeslammer made notable...November 25, 2003
Elvenking Fires Up Marauders
By Thorin Mithrilfist MIRKWOOD - Manager Thranduil Elvenking has done a good job coaching the Marauders to their present position of 2nd place, only 7 games back in the Elf division. He has moved pitchers around, made relievers out...Then he singled out the Isiawyn "Eyes" Imrialob and said, "The Mirkwood Management thinks you may have something since the just extended your contract. You are now in the starting rotation. Do well or you'll find yourself playing for the Greenwood Greats also."
Then he turned his attention from the pitchers to the batters. Looking each player in the eyes he circled the room and said, "You people aren't helping these pitchers out enough. WE NEED RUN PRODUCTION!! We have the 3rd best batting average in the league and we have a dismal 62-62 record. How are we so good at getting hits yet so poor in run production? Get on base and make things happen. If a runner is in scoring position - HIT HIM IN!!!"
Finally in his most controversial statement of the night, Elvenking walked over to stand directly in front of veteran Shortstop Bugar "Loogy" Axeslammer, and said, "Since we brought up Catsquisher you have been slacking. You have 1 week to bring your batting average above .200, or you are gone, contract or no contract!"
Needless to say everyone will be watching the progress of the Marauders this week.
October 23, 2003
Mirkwood Makes Deal with the Devils
DUNHARROW - Looking to put a jolt into their sagging lineup, the Devils sent 4 prospects to Mirkwood for their starting second and third basemen. In the deal, Dunharrow sends reliever Terry Authement, AAA starter Seodur Raduwyn, AAA second...September 29, 2003
Elvenking Questions League's Balls
By Thorin Mithrilfist MIRKWOOD - Manager Thranduil Elvenking held a short press conference today providing a Mauraders Team status report after the first four weeks of play. After his opening statement thanking everyone for attending, he threw out an...He went on to provide specific numbers:
Through 11 Home games...
*2003
2B - 25
3B - 4
HR - 19
*2004
2B - 40
3B - 7
HR - 26
"We expected to have more doubles and triples but we are totally baffled that the Homeruns have also increased," said Elvenking. He also indicated that the management would be forthcoming in filing an official request to the Commissioner for a thorough investigation. Elvenking went on to talk about the team, praising the pitching of Starting Pitchers, Franak Derroeater, Geadriel Gamialf, Hidush Elfbelly and the youngster Gwelf Goriborn. Derroeater, the veteran Marauder starter, has already pitched 2 complete games with one being a shutout, in only 5 outings. Gamialf, picked up this year off Free Agency has stepped up and has 4 quality starts in 6 outings, also with 2 complete games and a shutout to his name. Wiley Maurader veteren Elfbelly has gotten off to a good start with a 3-2 record, 2 quality starts and 1 complete game. The Rookie Goriborn has an amazing 3 quality starts in his first 3 games and has a 2-1 record with an ERA of 2.57.
The only weak spot so far is former Free Agent Ban Arwodur who finally got a win 2 days ago. "We expected a lot more from Ban," Elvenking was quoted as saying. "Our relievers are doing an average job with standouts being Niggek Giantslammer who's been in 5 games and has an ERA of 0.00, and our outstanding Closer Disin Axesmith has been excellent, posting 7 saves with an ERA of 0.84. Batting is better than last year but still needs work. The highlights are outfielders Celealob Celaum batting .351 and Gandolf Gameahir batting .321. Power hitter Hafur Goblincrusher is near the league leaders with 8 Homers and the Rookie upstart Shortstop Mohair Catsquisher has joined the squad and is contributing extensively."
Defensive phenom Catsquisher is batting .333. "The biggest challenge we face with Mohair is getting him to listen to the base coaches. He wants to steal every time he gets on base and is leading the team in both stolen bases and caught stealing categories." proudly boasted Elvenking.
Elvenking finished the press conference with this statement; "We hope the fans will see that we have turned ourselves around and will make a run for the penant this year."
September 05, 2003
Elvenking Takes Charge
By Thorin Mithrilfist MIRKWOOD - Rumors abound as to the status of not only the Mirkwood Marauders but also their beleaguered manager, Thranduil Elvenking. Some are blaming him completely for the post-All-Star game slide last year that took the team...Elvenking has always been a strong advocate of great pitching. Geadriel Gamialf was signed for $6.35 million for 6 years. Last year at Grey Havens, Gamialf was 14-12 with an ERA of 4.51. Elvenking expects the ERA to come down dramatically with the Marauders. Ban Arwodur was signed for $7.75 million, also for 6 years. Most recently from Gondor, Arwodur was 12-13 with an ERA of 4.19. Elvenking believes these two will be the heart of a very strong pitching staff.
Additionally, Elvenking was overheard in a tavern in Bree: "...and the additional stadium seating and new outfield walls should help..."
This reporter has uncovered plans for the modification of Woodland Field which seems to lend credence to Elvenking's penchant for pitching. Here is what was discovered:
* Addition of 5000 new seats.
* Left-field-line wall - moved back to 360ft and to a height of 10ft.
* Left-field wall - moved back to 380ft and to a height of 12ft.
* Left-center-field wall - moved back to 410ft and to a height of 14ft.
* Center-field wall - moved back to 420ft and to a height of 15ft.
* Right-center-field wall - moved back to 410ft and to a height of 14ft.
* Right-field wall - moved back to 380ft and to a height of 12ft.
* Right-field-line wall - moved back to 360ft and to a height of 10ft.
Elvenking's plan seems to be the eradication of many of the homers hit from last year. Statistics show that Mirkwood only hit 25% of the homeruns that left Woodland Field in 2002. With his future riding on these decisions, he had better make the right choice. The citizens of Mirkwood will not tolerate another dismal year.
August 21, 2003
Mirkwood Unveils New Logo
By Thorin Mithrilfist MIRKWOOD - The Mirkwood Marauders showed off its new logo at the annual winter meetings in Minas Tirith. Mirkwood manager, Thranduil Elvenking, presented the Marauders' new marketing strategy to the press. 'We want to put more...April 14, 2003
Mirkwood Names Team Leader
Mirkwood - Wasting no time, the Marauders have announced that Gandolf Gameahir has been selected as the Team Leader. Gameahir, 28, was praised by team owner, Cableman, as a natural choice. "This move is designed to quickly instill cohesion and...What is uncertain is why Gameahir, who will likely platoon with Celealob Celaum in center field, was chosen in the first place. Tim McButcher, sports analyst for MESN, explained the reasoning in an interview on Sunday's "Inside Tolkien Baseball".
"In the first place, Gameahir has a proven track record," McButcher said. "He spent the last seven years in the Bywater League as captain of the Brandybuck Ducks. While several players on the Marauders have a lot more playing time than Gameahir, none of them has that leadership quality or that level of experience."
He went on to say, "You also have to look at the contracts. Gameahir is signed through 2006. Anyone else either doesn't have the talent or is eligible for free agency in a year or two."
When interviewed, Gameahir said, "I want to do what's best for the team. We've got a lot of tension on this team with all the orcs and dwarves. My job is to see that we focus our energy on the opposition and don't bust each other's heads."