Draft Recap - Round 1 - Picks 1 to 16

Buster Gunns - Cobb Times Herald

It was a draft year considered by many to be lacking in talent and star quality. But upon closer inspection there were some good players available that should be a big help to teams in the future. Here is a look at the first round of picks.

Tony Arnold Tacoma Jerry Gang Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Panama, OK Position(s): 1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1. Tony Arnold, 1B- Tacoma Jerry Gang
Pros: Fantastic hitter with incredible contact and batting eye. Should be good for .350 avg. with 30 HR's a year. Eats right too, and is quite healthy.
Cons: Weak splits vs. left handed pitching, not as durable as you would like, only projecting to possibly 100-120 games played.
Grade: B+ ~ Great hitter who fills a need in the Tacoma organization, but there were more dominant players available with the first pick.

2. Bill Palmer, SP - Kansas City KILL
Pros: Five great to above average pitches, excellent splits vs. all hitting, good control, and is a workhorse pitcher.
Cons: Weak velocity and average stamina are all that is holding this pitcher back.
Grade: A ~ If he signs, Palmer will be a dominant force when he hits the bigs.

Bosco Simon Burlington Big Dogs Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Cordell, OK Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

3. Bosco Simon, 2B - Burlington Big Dogs
Pros: Excellent hitter who excels in all disciplines at the plate, is a good base runner, and has a good glove.
Cons: Not many.
Grade: A+ ~ Simon is a player that could make the bigs on any team in the league, and is pretty close to contributing at the major league level. Excellent pick.

4. Dick Wolf, 2b - Richmond Cohibas
Pros: Super healthy and durable, an everyday player with a potential gold glove, and excellent hitting splits.
Cons: Average contact, power, and batting eye.
Grade: A ~ Great 2B who will not only hit .300, but should win some gold gloves as well, if he signs.

Rod Ross Santa Fe Heat Wave Age: 18 B/T: S/L Born: Chesapeake, VA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

5. Rod Ross, SP - Santa Fe Heat Wave
Pros: Has stamina to throw deep into games, excellent control, 4 quality pitches.
Cons: Slightly above average splits, weak velocity.
Grade: A- ~ Good SP who should have a spot in the rotation, with his control and pitch selection overcoming his average splits.

Frank Hartgraves Toledo Tsunamis Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Peoria Heights, IL Position(s): 2B/1B/LF/CF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

6. Frank Hartgraves, CF - Toledo Tsunamis
Pros: Everyday player with great hitting skills, good batting eye, and above average glove.
Cons: Average splits vs. right handed pitching.
Grade: A ~ Quality pick who adds some much needed hitting depth to the Toledo organization.

William Coleman San Francisco Blur Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Tulsa, OK Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

7. William Coleman, SP - San Francisco Blur
Pros: Good control, great stamina and durability, excellent pitch selection.
Cons: Average splits, average GB/FB ratio.
Grade: B+ ~ There wasn't much pitching to be had in this draft, but the Blur came away with a quality pick who should produce in the bigs.

Omar Valenzuela Durham Pitbulls Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Santa Clarita, CA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

8. Omar Valenzuela, SP - Durham Pitbulls
Pros: Great control, splits, 5 good pitches, and good stamina/durability.
Cons: Weak velocity.
Grade: A+ ~ Valenzeuela is possibly the best pitcher selected in the draft this year, great value for the pick for Durham.

Larry Sabel Seattle Seacows Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Phoenix, AZ Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

9. Larry Sabel, SS - Seattle Seacows
Pros: Excellent fielding skills, good contact, splits, and batting eye, very healthy and durable.
Cons: Range and glove are good but not great.
Grade: A ~ Sabel might be the most well rounded player in the draft, and is capable in the field and at the plate.

Mike Boudreau San Diego Small Ballers Age: 21 B/T: S/L Born: Leland, IL Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

10. Mike Boudreau, SP - San Diego Small Ballers
Pros: Great splits, durability, and 3 good pitches.
Cons: Suspect control, weak 4th pitch.
Grade: B ~ Boudreau is intriguing, if he can overcome his control problems he could be very good, if not then there could be trouble ahead.

11. Candy Robinson, SP - Philadelphia Floppin' Phils
Pros: Good control, velocity, pitch selection, and Chris Sabo glasses.
Cons: Average splits are nothing to write home about.
Grade: B ~ Good but not great pitcher isn't the value for the pick that could have been had.

Shawon Lee Huntington Hillbillies Age: 21 B/T: R/R Born: Dracut, MA Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

12. Shawon Lee, C - Huntington Hillbillies
Pros: Great hitter in all areas at the plate, durability to play every game.
Cons: Pitch calling is barely average, and his health is a concern.
Grade: A- ~ Lee is a catcher in the Vernon Jones mold, he should hit the lights out, but whether or not his defense can keep him behind the plate is the question.

Mitch Watkins Wichita Wankers Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Chicago, IL Position(s): CF/2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

13. Mitch Watkins, CF - Wichita Wankers
Pros: Potential gold glove, hits for high power and average, health and durability.
Cons: Average contact, weak vs. lefties.
Grade: A ~ Excellent fielding player should play every day, and hit .300 with 40+ HRs.

Tom Gibson Nashville Rebel Riders Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Evansville, IN Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

14. Tom Gibson, SP - Nashville Rebel Riders
Pros: Good control, splits, GB/FB ratio, and three good pitches.
Cons: Average vs. left handed hitting, low stamina, weak fourth pitch.
Grade: A- ~ Very good starting pitcher who should do well in the bigs, but perhaps in the pen instead of as a starter.

Ira Black Charlotte Dogs Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Lake Wales, FL Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

15. Ira Black, 2B - Charlotte Dogs
Pros: Good range and glove, good batting eye, good base runner.
Cons: Average contact and splits, average durability.
Grade: B+ ~ Good player who will contribute in the bigs but probably won't be an all star. Solid and safe pick however.

Brad Mann New York Pick Pockets Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Beverly, KY Position(s): 2B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

16. Brad Mann, 2B - New York Pick Pockets
Pros: Devastating contact and power, above average fielder, speedy base runner.
Cons: Average splits and batting eye, average durability.
Grade: A ~ If Mann doesn't hit 50+ HR's a year, it will be a disappointment with his skills at the plate.

Tsunami Spring Blowout Sale!

Buster Gunns - Cobb Times Herald

The annual Spring Blowout Sale in Toledo has started once again, and the Tsunamis are making dumpster divers across the states proud with their budget busting tactics. Tsunami PR Director Zeke Blauveldt kicked off the annual event with a bang by holding a press conference only 45 games into the season announcing that players could be had for pennies on the dollar. "Everything must go," exclaimed Blauveldt, "Lirianos for pesos, Marins for pennies, and Liras for lira, we aren't holding anything back!" Indeed the list of items and players for sale or trade included everybody from star off season acquisition Andres Liriano to Tom Emanski and his fielding videos.

"No credit, no problem!" read a sign outside the Toledo GM's office, as the Tsunami front office was trying every tactic to make a successful spring sale. Several potential buyers were lined up outside the Toledo offices before dawn waiting to talk to Tsunami GM elderboy02, including division rival GM Cleatus Ploppie. "I'm hoping to get my Christmas shopping done early," said Ploppie, "and there are always bargains to be had at the dollar store here in Toledo. You can't beat a good blowout sale, maybe I'll also find some discount diapers on the cheap!"

The only thing off limits in the sale is star pitching prospect Ron Reilly, who has been labeled untouchable by the Toledo management. "That's ok," said Helena Hellraiser GM cosmicblob, "I'll pick him up after bankruptcy court liquidates Toledo's assets."

In an attempt to keep fan morale up after throwing in the towel early again, the Tsunamis are offering a special discount for season ticket holders during the sale. If any ticket holder makes a purchase, he gets 4 free seats at the game of his choice, and gets to become a member of the Tsunami "Hurricane Club," located in the south concourse of Fifth Third Field. This incredible offer still hasn't made all of the fans happy, as was evidenced by the negative reactions of many Toledo supporters. "I wouldn't spend two bits on any of the items in this trash heap," said Toledo fan and veteran garage saler Velma Wiggins, "I've found better baseball players at the I-80 Flea Market!" Toledo had better hope for a better reaction from league GM's if their sale is to be a success.

Foul Play Suspected in Jim Green Injury

Chuck Biscuits - Cobb Times Herald

Jim Green Fargo Fug Nuts Age: 28 B/T: R/R Born: Las Cruces, NM Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

There was much confusion today in Fargo as the Fug Nuts announced that their star 2B Jim Green was out for the season with a shoulder injury. The injury, which will require season ending surgery, occurred after a game with the Durham Pitbulls. Fug Nut officials couldn't identify a reason why Green, known for his extreme health regimen and workout schedule, would succumb to such a horrific injury.

A source close to the Fug Nuts suspected something out of the ordinary, saying, "It is odd how a player with his health acumen would mysteriously get injured overnight, when nothing seemed wrong with him during the game. I don't know what happened, but I think the Corn Cleats are behind it." Following up on this tip, a source close to the Corn Cleats organization mentioned voodoo rituals and the contracting of a certain Miss Cleo to perform the rites. Miss Cleo wouldn't mention any voodoo specifically, but said, "For 99 cents a minute, you too can get some voodoo baby!" Phone records obtained by the Cobb Times Herald show that a call was placed from Miss Cleo's office to Corn Cleats HQ at 7:55pm, precisely two minutes after Jim Green reported first feeling the odd pain in his shoulder.

Receipts from the Sioux Falls finance office obtained by the Cobb Times Herald show the purchase of several known poisonous toxins such as aconite, deadly nightshade, arsenic, and bloodroot. Corn Cleat PR director Cleatus Cornly denied that the purchases had anything to do with a voodoo hex. "Those purchases were made to attempt to change the colors of the corn decorating the entrance to the Corn Palace at Razavi Field. We have been having real trouble breeding green corn, and thought that the addition of these materials would help us in our quest. There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that the Corn Cleats organization would stoop to arcane means to injure a star player from our archrivals in an attempt to knock them out of first place for the first time in seven seasons. Although I must say it is rather fortuitous."

For now though the Fug Nuts are going to have to weather Green's injury and curious loss of health, durability, and power by playing a rotation of Apollo Houston and Luis Escuela at 2B. Escuela took note of the strange injury and has taken precautions. "I have hired a witch to cast protective rites on my locker, my glove, my bat, and my house. I will also employ my own voodoo specialist to prevent the same type of injury that happened to Jim," said Escuela. There is no word yet as to whether this is covered under the unions health care contract.

DL Diary With Wiki Vazquez

Buster Gunns - Cobb Times Herald

Wiki Vazquez Durham Pitbulls Age: 32 B/T: L/R Born: Nizao de Bani, DO Position(s): LF/1B/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

With yet another trip to the Disabled List, Durham Pitbull Wiki Vazquez further cemented his status as the king of the hospital recovery room in Cobb World. We found him enjoying a 12 day layoff nursing a ribcage ligament strain at the Duke University Hospital in Durham, and he was nice enough to answer some questions for the media and his legions of fans.

Q. Which of your many trips to the DL was the worst?
A. I would have to say that it was one of my three hamstring tears. Perhaps season 4 with the Sluggers of Omaha, that team was very good and I just wish I could have played in the playoffs. But really, the groin injury I had a few seasons back was pretty bad too, my wife didn't like that one bit!

Q. Which hospital that you have been in was the best, and which was the worst?
A. Without a doubt the best hospital is the Duke University Hospital here in Durham, the quality of the doctors is very high, and I have been here long enough in Durham to have built up quite a rapport with nearly every specialist on the staff! The worst is tougher, I had some nasty experiences in the Dominican, notably El Hospital de Loreto, that was a scary place. Good thing I was only a kid then and had only minor injuries, or I might not be in this fine hospital today.

Q. What was the best drug you have ever been prescribed?
A. Other than the steroids? Ha ha! Seriously though I am a big fan of Oxycontin, I have been given those painkillers so many times I could be a dealer if I wanted to. Good thing I am making the big bucks playing baseball.

Q. What is the most rewarding thing about spending so much time on the DL?
A. I have been able to make legions of new fans up in the children's cancer wards around the country. I have a foundation, "Wiki's Strain for the Cure," which for every time I land on the DL, donations are made to find a cure for cancer. So far it's been very good for the kids.

Q. What is the worst thing about spending so much time on the DL?
A. I would have to say that I am kind of tired of all the people saying that I have a glass jaw. Really, I don't. I just have bad luck.

Q. Is there any part of Wiki Vazquez that hasn't been injured?
A. I think perhaps my pharyngeal tonsil has made it through unscathed, but I'm not sure.

Q. What's next for Wiki Vazquez after you get off the DL?
A. I am thinking 150 hits and a .330 average on the field, lots of R & R on my boat off the field on off days. When you come off an injury, you need to ease your way back into life, and I find that a nice pina colada on the waves does the trick.

HoF or Not? - Third Base

Arnold McGee - Cobb Times Herald

In the continuing series, Hof or Not?, The Times Herald is examining which players have the potential to make the Hall of Fame. Today we are looking at third base, where the pickings are slim. True manners of the hot corner are in short supply, as third base in Cobb World has historically been dominated by players who have another natural position.

Diego Nieto Fargo Fug Nuts Age: 31 B/T: R/R Born: La Romana, DO Position(s): CF/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Diego Nieto - Fargo Fug Nuts
Qualifications: 1 All Star appearance, 1 Gold Glove, 204 HR's, 696 RBI's
Detriments: .949 fielding % at 3rd base, 690 K's, good but not elite offensive numbers
HoF or Not: NOT - Nieto has been a solid performer for many years, but ultimately he doesn't have the credentials to book a spot in Cooperstown.

Donte Wright St. Louis HoundDogs Age: 32 B/T: R/R Born: Cadott, WI Position(s): 3B/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Donte Wright - St. Louis HoundDogs
Qualifications: 3 All Star appearances, 4 Silver Sluggers, 1 ROY, 244 HR's, .302 BA, 839 RBI's
Detriments: .949 Fielding %
HoF or Not: HOF - Wright is a natural Hall of Famer at the 3B position, and has been an offensive rock on every team he has played for. Not the most talented with the glove, he still gets the job done.

Tommy Henley Pittsburgh SSP Age: 32 B/T: R/R Born: Rock Rapids, IA Position(s): 3B/1B/COF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Tommy Henley - Pittsburgh SSP
Qualifications: 2 All Star appearances, 1,475 assists at 3B, 274 HR's. 908 RBI's
Detriments: .939 Fielding %, .277 BA, 144 Errors
HoF or Not: NOT - Henley is a slugger who has been able to club his way into the lineup, but his glove has been a hindrance in his career. Ultimately Henly is a one dimensional player who can't match up to players like Donte Wright.

O.T. Jarvis Pawtucket G-Maniacs Age: 31 B/T: R/R Born: Batesville, MS Position(s): 3B/1B/2B/COF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

O.T. Jarvis - Pawtucket G-Maniacs
Qualifications: 2 All Star appearances, 1 Silver Slugger, .323 BA, 9 to Zero positive to negative play ratio
Detriments: .949 Fielding %, only half his career played at 3B
HoF or Not - HOF - If Jarvis continues his career at 3B, he will accrue some of the best offensive numbers for the position. He will also have better career defensive numbers if his current pace at 3B continues.

Sammy Maduro Omaha Sluggers Age: 30 B/T: R/R Born: Cambiaso, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Sammy Maduro - Omaha Sluggers
Qualifications: 201 HR's, 524 Runs, 1,380 Assists at 3B, 153 DP's
Detriments: .928 Fielding %, 153 Errors, average offensive numbers
HoF or Not: NOT - Maduro has been playing 3B for a long time, and as a result has put up some numbers. Unfortunately those numbers are consistently average, not consistently great. You need to be great to make the Hall, and Maduro has merely been dependable.

Wayne Wilson Fargo Fug Nuts Age: 24 B/T: R/R Born: Annandale, MN Position(s): 3B/IF/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Wayne Wilson - Fargo Fug Nuts
Qualifications: 2 All Star appearances, 2 Silver Sluggers, 111 HR's in 3 seasons, .305 BA, .958 Fielding %
Detriments: Not enough years played at the position
HoF or Not: HOF - Wilson has only played 3B for three full seasons, but it has become apparent that he is the dominant player at that position for the time being. And being only 24 years of age, he has a very bright future ahead of him. Only a career ending injury could prevent him from getting into the Hall.

Thomas Hill Helena Hellraisers Age: 27 B/T: R/R Born: Loudonville, NY Position(s): 3B/2B/OF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Thomas Hill - Helena Hellraisers
Qualifications: 2 All Star appearances, 3 Silver Sluggers, 1 MVP, .979 Fielding % at 3B
Detriments: Not many
HoF or Not: HOF - Hill arrived in a big way last season when he won the AL MVP. He has a bright future and should be a 30 HR, 100 RBI man every season. His defense is stellar as well, and he should win a Gold Glove or two before his career is over.

Vasco Chantres Wichita Wankers Age: 30 B/T: R/R Born: Hato Mayor, DO Position(s): SS/3B/2B/RF/CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Vasco Chantres - Wichita Wankers
Qualifications: 2 All Star appearances, 1 Silver Slugger, 263 HR's, 875 RBI's, .967 Fielding % at 3B
Detriments: Horrible coaching killed the prime of his career, not enough games played at 3B
HoF or Not: NOT - Chantres is perhaps the saddest story in Cobb World. Projected to be one of the best hitters in the history of the game, horrible coaching and indifferent management killed his career. He has rebounded, but is a shadow of what he could have been, which is frightening considering how well he has played of late. If he can continue his turnaround, then his Hall of Fame chances should turn around as well. We're just not ready to call him a Hall of Famer yet though.

Ryan Saberhagen St. Louis HoundDogs Age: 29 B/T: R/R Born: Phenix City, AL Position(s): SS/3B/RF/CF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Ryan Saberhagen - St. Louis HoundDogs
Qualifications: 3 All Star appearances, 3 Gold Gloves, 193 HR's, .977 Fielding %
Detriments: Average offensive numbers
HoF or Not: HOF - Saberhagen has proven that he is one of the best defensive players at 3B in the history of Cobb World. At the age of 29, he still has several more seasons to continue proving it. His solid but not spectacular offensive numbers are a given in any lineup.

On the radar but not yet ready for the discussion: Edgar Mercado - San Diego Small Ballers.

Breakout Report - Season 8

Perry Fleming - Cobb Times Herald

Every year teams look to young talent to replace the veterans that get to old to play. Some can cut it, others fail in the face of the pressure. Here is a look at a few of the players that teams are looking at to produce in a big way this season.

Santos Diaz Chicago Sabercats Age: 25 B/T: R/R Born: Greybull, WY Position(s): P (SP2) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Santos Diaz - Chicago Sabercats
Last Season: 10-13, 200 IP, 4.82 ERA
Analysis: Diaz is the ace of the future for the Sabercats, a team that is desperate for a #1 starter to step up in their rotation. Diaz has the potential to be that #1, and a 15 win season with a sub 4.00 ERA isn't out of the question for this talented pitcher. For the Sabercats to contend, the future needs to be now for Diaz.

Patrick Lamb Helena Hellraisers Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Darlington, SC Position(s): DH/C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Patrick Lamb - Helena Hellraisers
Last Season: .329 BA, 45 HR's, 128 RBI's in AA
Analysis: Lamb has what it takes to break out in a big way this season, his rookie year in the bigs. Lamb will be batting 5th behind Olivo, and in front of Hee Martin and Freddie Feller, so there is no excuse for not having a protected spot in the lineup, and the opportunity to produce will be there. Should be able to hit 40+ HRs in about 400 ABs. Will DH and backup C and 1B.

Lew Mullin New York Pick Pockets Age: 24 B/T: L/L Born: Ashland, VA Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Lew Mullin - New York Pick Pockets
Last Season: .303 BA, Gold Glove CF in AA
Analysis: Rule 5 pickup Mullin has won the starting 2B job in New York, and if he can keep his average up he should be a candidate for a gold glove in his first full season in the majors. He is gifted defensively, but his batting eye and contact skills at the plate aren't the best. If he can overcome those deficiencies, he should break out this season.

Matty Prieto San Diego Small Ballers Age: 30 B/T: R/R Born: Maturin, VE Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Matty Prieto - San Diego Small Ballers
Last Season: 4-1, 2.10 ERA in 25.2 IP
Analysis: Prieto is looking to break out from the talent logjam in Anaheim by seizing the closers role in San Diego. 25-30 saves aren't out of the question, and the Small Ballers will be relying on this veterans new found freedom to anchor their bullpen.

Victor Johnson Scranton Dragons Age: 22 B/T: S/R Born: Hatillo Palma, DO Position(s): CF/CIF/2B/OF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Victor Johnson - Scranton Dragons
Last Season: .329 BA, 74 RBI's in 301 AB's
Analysis: Acquired in the Dean Hernandez megadeal last season, Johnson is expected to produce in a big way for Scranton this season. If last years numbers are any indication, 30+ Hr's, 100+ RBI's, and an OPS above 1.000 aren't out of the question. Anything less would be considered a disappointment for this talented international.

Gregory Hanson Nashville Rebel Riders Age: 26 B/T: R/R Born: Coraopolis, PA Position(s): P (SP1) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Gregory Hanson - Nashville Rebel Riders
Last Season: 4-12, 8.40 ERA
Analysis: No one knows what the heck happened to Hanson last season, when he endured a brutal campaign. Still, Hanson is young and developing, and there is no reason to think that with his control and pitch selection he shouldn't be able to turn his record around. Going into arbitration next season should provide him with the impetus to sharpen his game and produce a winning record and respectable ERA.

Yamid Mairena Sioux Falls Corn Cleats Age: 22 B/T: R/R Born: Moncion, DO Position(s): RF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Yamid Mairena - Sioux Falls Corn Cleats
Last Season: .310 BA, 24 HR's, 115 RBI's in AAA
Analysis: Called up from AAA to replace departed MVP candidate Hades Booker, Mairena has big shoes to fill. The Cleats are expecting him to hold down the 5th or 6th spot in the batting order, and with his hitting skills 30+ HR's, 100+ RBI's, and a .300+ BA aren't out of the question. But with his batting eye, 100+ strikeouts are a possibility as well. Sioux Falls is hoping for the former.

Season Preview - Season 8 - Playoffs

Lars the Greek - Cobb Times Herald

Lars has predicted the winners of the divisions, and now he throws the bones and looks for signs of who will win the World Series in his scattering of chicken legs and wishbones. Here is how they scattered, and what Lars has interpreted.

AL Playoffs
Bye - #1 Anaheim & #2 Pawtucket
#3 Pittsburgh vs. #6 New York - Pittsburgh in 5
#4 Charlotte vs. #5 Helena - Helena in 4

#1 Anaheim vs. #5 Helena - Anaheim in 5
#2 Pawtucket vs. #3 Pittsburgh - Pawtucket in 5

#1 Anaheim vs. #2 Pawtucket - Anaheim in 6

NL Playoffs
Bye - #1 Omaha, #2 Louisville
#3 Fargo vs. #6 Wichita - Fargo in 4
#4 Syracuse vs. #5 Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls in 5

#1 Omaha vs. # 5 Sioux Falls - Omaha in 4
#2 Louisville vs. #3 Fargo - Louisville in 5

#1 Omaha vs. #2 Louisville - Louisville in 7

World Series
Anaheim over Louisville in 7