BMO: Where We Disrepect Veterans and Send Down Whoever the Hell we Please
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 3:17 PM CDT
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This is how baseball works, isn't it? You just get to send down whoever you want, whenever you want? Sure, Shoeless may have completely disrepected Tom Glavine by putting his old ass in long relief (2), but I'm sure he won't come back to haunt him forever. And what's a 'waiver'?
Recaps. In league 1, the wild card NY Meteorpolertwains that I left last season to the computer won the world series, and we're looking at the offseason. Great. You guys let the computer win the WS. Really? I mean, I knew I was a good GM, but come on. It looks like Lilli and Quentin were both dropped by the U-God owned CHW, and we can only assume it's because of his angst at the current real world team. Or because he finished 51 games out. Kansas City continues to completely destroy all opposition in the Central. In the East, the Toronto Cinderellas pulled out a stunning amount of wins, despite their overall players' ratings. Unfortunately they ran out of gas 1 win away from a world series win. Oakland came out of the weak West, and was destroyed in the playoffs.
In the NL, the normally dominant rhythm sExpos were quickly snuffed out in 3 games in the NLDS by the Marlins, but since the Marlins are actually the Cubs, they were unable to finally win a pennant and were once again killed by the miracle Mets. Try as you might candiru, you still manage the Cubs. The LA Ramblers, led by an ageless Cliff Lee, finished with an NL high 103 wins, but were unable to jump over the Mets in the playoffs. Is league 1 dying? Thoughts?
In the flourishing League 2, we are in June of 2008, and the trade deadline is rapidly approaching. In the NL, the young Florida team led by threerunhomer continues it's dominating dynasty, with the lowest payroll in the majors. We're all waiting for those damn kids to start demanding some money from that team. Houston's young team is ripening finally, and has taken the lead in a tight Central race. It'll be interesting to see this team in a year or two. E-gus's D-Bags continue to lead a strong West, thanks to his ridiculous team OPS of 0.791. In related news, the entire state of AZ has converted to Q!, a religion worshipping a HEALTHY baseball player and his magical Q!nicorn.
In the AL, Baltimore has jumped out with the East lead with a very impressive rotation led by Brett Meyers. But Tampa Bay is coming for you treehouse, I swear it. Also, does anyone know if there is a "Demolish Stadium & Build New One" button? I've got about $100mil in cash and nothing to do with it. Shoeless is holding the Piranhas above an unimpressive Central, but it's only a matter of time before the entire state shuts down and the team moves to Quebec. The LA Angels lead the impressive West with a killer pitching staff, which is surprising, as the game doesn't have virtual Gatorade coolers for Zambrano to take his rage out on. Or maybe that's why they're winning.
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B.J. Upton (Tampa) up for trade (2)
91, projected 100, got him for 2 more years locked up. Who needs a shortstop to help them get to the playoffs???
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
I do.
What are we looking for?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Milwaukee btw
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Haha
Who is the “bad player” the computer doesn’t deem worthy to include?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Ahh Brian Williams?
71 rated reliever.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Good enough.
Done
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
What would it take to get two years of jonny gomes?
take a look at my farm system
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Ahh SF. Ummmm...a few of your good prospects. Lemme work on a trade.
It’s gonna cost a bit tho.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha I just dealt Upton and Gomes.
Wow. Talk about a fire sale. Prospects galore!!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
In hindsight, I'm not sure how I feel about this trade.
I should’ve asked for more. Hmm.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 22, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
you might've been able to get more
But that’s not a terrible haul. Those 100 potential guys are huge. In general, every other prospect’s potential goes down each year, but I’ve never seen someone lose 100 potential until they are in the big leagues and have peaked.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Uhm, you obviously weren't familiar with my draft picks in league 1
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 22, 2011 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
in league 2
only 3 AL teams are above .500 over the last 20 games
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
So League One owners.
What are we going to do? We’re losing owners left and right. I don’t think I can undo the password function with my assistant commissioner status – so U-God, if you see this, please undo that. Revenue sharing? I can apply it this afternoon/tonight and I can put all of the computer teams in debt if that’s what the league wants as well, to prevent the Mets from buying another world title on the back of 34 one year deals. But in the meantime, how do we keep from losing more owners? And how do we get some owners into some teams?
P.s. I’ll be moving from Houston to LAD, because that’s what I wanted to do anyway.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I can add a poll on here if you give me the options.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 21, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
All Jerry Owens
All the time.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
In all seriousness though
I want to see what sort of ideas get brought up first. Then we’ll throw one up.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I would've stuck around had the markets been equalized, or at least the expenses had been capped.
Revenue sharing doesn’t work if it’s not applied before impending FA’s are released.
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 21, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I apologize for that.
Wasn’t on when Matt posted the numbers. Work’s a bitch sometimes.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I understand completely.
That’s why I’m saying it’d be easier on everyone if markets were equalized and/or expenses capped.
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 21, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be happy to do either.
I’m a fan of both and think we’ve had a lot of success with equalized markets in L2.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I'd vote for unequalized
with no revenue sharing or anything in League 1, just to make it different from league 2. But I don’t care much either way.
To fill the league, let the active owners have two teams. (If it stays an unequalized league, the large market team can financially support the small market team.)
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 22, 2011 5:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
I could probably support a garbo team
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Well that's two for equal and two for unequal
SP2.0 you have your poll question – for league 1 at least.
I for one don’t have the time to run a second team, and I’m not big on trying to figure out which teams are owned by the same owner when policing trades. I’m approaching the frame of mind where I say we just fold the thing and go with one league and try to get someone to take over the open team in L2
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
i vote unequal
and could take on a shit team as well i guess.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
if we're doing two teams i'll take the mets too (L1)
not a shit team but one that would be interesting to run
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About policing trades
Why bother? I’d try to make both my teams win, but it’d be okay with me if some owners tried to have one super-team and one farm team. Different strokes. It might be fun to see how it works out.
League 1 – the laissez-faire sim.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 22, 2011 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
meh
i would have only 300k players on one team and load up on scouting so i could have one team devoted to player salaries and one team devoted to scouting and development.
but then again it is the laissez-faire sim and it has a unique style different than that of L2.
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if you are going to open it up to multiple teams-
I’ll take the Reds.
Red Legs vs Bombers WS coming soon.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
If you're opening up the league I wouldn't mind taking a crack at one of them.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
so you want the reds?
id do SD as well.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
What teams are available?
I’d prefer an AL team since I have an NL team in league 2.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
currently:
mets
pirates
reds
dodgers(i think hazy is taking them so maybe brewers?)
padres
indians
angels
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
I'll take Cleveland if you'll have me :)
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Fine, fuck it.
I moved my Houston team to the Dodgers and created a second account for the Angels. I’m not the Baseball Mogul of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Go nuts kids. Kyle if you want a team, or two… just say the word.
Shoeless, what do I have to do to get you back in? Houston has a Prince that is looking for a new boss.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I'm not touching that league again.
I put my heart and soul into those players and went all-in last year selling my far to get Hanley, Cabrera, Upton, and Felix. Hanley played like a jackass all year and Cabrera was not his usual self. Despite this I won 93 games and missed the playoffs because the other teams in the league were completely absent and allowed 4 super teams to run rampant. That league is a damn hot mess now with multiple owners and I’m not touching it. I’ll stick with league 2.
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 23, 2011 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions
It's impossible for the other teams in the league to be completely absent
I wasn’t absent. Thus, your use of completely is incorrect.
Sorry you’re frustrated. Better luck in the other league then.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Ill take the pirates.
"His Load got Sloppy" Colintj
by DrEmilioLizardo on Jul 23, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
You know the password
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
If I can have 2, then I'll take SD and Anaheim
Just send me the password.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
This is, uhmm, awkward...
I moved my Houston team to the Dodgers and created a second account for the Angels.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Oh then I'll take SD and Cleveland or any other AL team.
If we’re doing 2 teams.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Both are yours/
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I need the password
Unless it’s the same as League 2
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
L2
ATL and myself SF have the exact same RD and are tied for the wild card.
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Glad to have you back.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
you should do a story on BMO
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
Jhonny Peralta available. (2)
Willing to swap for a cheap ss and i need legit 2b and 3b prospects.
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
add Greg Maddux and his 2.90 ERA to this list.
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Jul 22, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm suddenly a big fan of my offense in L2
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
your pythag probably says you're better
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Well I just acquired Upton and moved my lineup around a little.
Hopefully this team can put a run together.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
yeah you're -5
a bullpen would be helpful
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ah fuck i play the d-bags to start off july.... ugh
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also
Kemp is on track to be an outstanding player with a below average eye for the strike zone. Give Matt a chance to show you what he can do. I think you’ll like what you see. Kemp is lonely. He’d rather be playing for the D Backs.
lets not make this happen… thanks
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where would he play?
Andy Sisco has spent the last four years in a hospital bed with liquid fire shooting through his veins and small-town malcontent Jim Margalus has nothing to offer him but scorn. ~ big_fun
ah good point... you're stacked already
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I'm a little amazed at the production I'm getting from my over-the-hill pitchers, Johnson, Smoltz, and Glavine.
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 21, 2011 10:53 PM CDT reply actions
Stein's got a point.
Anyone looking to deal quality bullpen arms?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Cleveland
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Jul 22, 2011 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Check your offers please (L2)
The trade deadline, she rapidly approaches.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Well, I'm in last place
despite the fact that I made the playoffs last year and have exactly the same team. So…time to sell, as I’m headed to debt otherwise.
For free:
Brad Lidge
Jeff Suppan
Matt Morris
Darin Erstad
Want something in return:
Craig Wilson
Joe Crede
Willing to deal, but definitely want a return:
Cesar Izturis
Will listen to offers, but I’d rather keep him:
Jake Peavy
Hit me with some offers, gents.
ignored who you want to trade
but still sent an offer
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 22, 2011 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions
If I'm not in first at the end of this sim, I'm going to start selling
Pujols, Ankiel, Narveson and my catchers are untouchable. Everyone else must go.
If I am in first, then at the end of the season, this still stands.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
BTW I'm really starting to dislike this team...
No one comes to the games, the hitters are overpaid and underperforming, and the pitching staff just can’t keep the score low enough to win (IE: Shutouts every game)
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Come one, come all
Everyone is available except for the 5 people I posted earlier. Offer me a trade and if its for prospects, odds are I’ll accept or counter it.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
1.5 games out
Infamous “white flag” deals …
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 23, 2011 6:25 AM CDT up reply actions
As I said.
I don’t like this team, I want to start fresh and in 3 years I’ll start a “The Kids Can Play” campaign.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
I endorse this train of thought
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
my league 2 d-bags bolstered the bullpen
Paniagua
and
Linebrink
in
the
house
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
no fair pitching for your own team
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
by blackoutsox on Jul 24, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, figures Linebrink works for you.
I guess Petco just isn’t pitcher-friendly. Oh, wait.
by Thrustacular on Jul 24, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Alright so whats the new rules for League 1?
or are there any?
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We're hashing that out in here.
It seems we’re reverting to the wild west, but with revenue sharing…
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
i was thinking with rev sharing
either we combine the person’s two teams or you can’t trade money between your teams
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 23, 2011 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd go on about equalizing the markets again, but every time I do, the vocal dissenters rise up and shoot me down.
WHERE’S MY SUPPORT PEOPLE???
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
I thought 2-teams was a way of equalizing
Like I’m assuming the Yankees will bail out the Reds and my O’s bail out Florida.
If you equalize the big payroll teams will be in deep poop.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 23, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
thats what i thought too
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
cincinnati got trade raped before i took the reigns
can we dump some dudes or what?
i thought the rev sharing was a done deal too
make the rules bossman
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
I can supplant the big payrolls with cash infusions
Or I can do revenue sharing. I just want to make people happy here so as to avoid anymore migration.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
How about new owners?
Will they see a cash infusion and/or an amnesty to a contract or 2? I have some bad ones on the books, but also a lot of potential in Houston.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Not going to do amnesty
But I can float some cash.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Pretty sure my Jerry Owens idea is winning in the polls.
I’ll join league 1 if that happens.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 23, 2011 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
2- Az
I have a metric fuck-ton of pitchers, and would like to swap some of them for position players of similar value.
You can always use more pitching, but my AAA roster is as full as a computer run teams.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
1- cinci
did boston and cinci swap all their players at some point?
or was this an epic trade raping with shenanigans?
because i dont think the AI wouldve been stupid enough to accept all that otherwise.
had to be a full on player swap, right?
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
i went from cincinnati to boston remember?
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no
but i have been drinkin
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
i remember you sayin something about how
you’d be able to beat me in both leagues now
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ah yes
well the reds are in shambles since you left.
its a mess over there.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
you have an ass load of prospects
if you’re into ass loads
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L2 SanFran
Looking to trade Beckett, Willis, and Lowry after season ends
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L2, holy crap, look at the NL Central.
Besides Cincy, every single team is like 1 game out of first. And they’re all above .500
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 25, 2011 1:03 AM CDT reply actions
thread title
Where we Disrepect disrespect Veterans
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Was out of town.. so I'm behind on what we're doing in L1
But pretty sure I should be getting some rev. sharing, no?
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 8:16 AM CDT reply actions
That was the main impetus behind the pause
I had a rough patch where I wouldn’t have much time to knock out the rev sharing leading up to and over the weekend and I didn’t want any of the baby markets to miss out on the weekend FA bidding bonanza. I already lost one team owner because I was a day late on getting the rev sharing done, and I didn’t want to lose anymore.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
With that being said, I'm off today and will have it all back up and running.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Actually, no
You stand to lose 900k
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Damn.. run the franchise into the ground and I'm still out earning these bums.
Alright, who wants to give me a loan? I need some cash to fill out my roster.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
What are the terms? I need 5 mil.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
ok ny highlanders will offer 5 mil, just give me 8 mil back at the end of the season
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Done. Hazy, can you make that happen?
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Why don't you just send a nothing player for the money?
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
League One: I need ideas here.
I’m sitting here doing the revenue sharing, and I’m shocked at the condition of some of these teams. Chicago is more than 60 million in debt (probably because U-God has likely abandoned that ship, which saddens me because this league is in his name as well as the higher commissioner functions) Cincinnati is 31 million in the hole. Anaheim is 20+ million in debt, plus several others. Granted, Gus and I always ran up the debt when I was in Boston, but our revenue meant we could afford the high payrolls and just operate at a slight yearly loss. It was a pain, but we always bounced back because we played in two of the largest markets in the game.
My point, what am I supposed to do here? I could reduce the debts to zero, but it should cost these teams something. Should I release the highest paid players and let them into the still fresh Free Agent pool? And what should I do with the absentee owners? I CAN boot U-God out of Chicago, and Rhubarb hasn’t logged in to check his team in 12 days and Trooper hasn’t checked his Tampa club in 11. I seem to recall Craig saying he would be largely unavailable, but then wasn’t his interest waning as well?
What do I do here guys? These are serious issues that small band-aids like letting owners take a second team aren’t going to fix. If U-God was around, he could remove the password and let other players in to take things over, but he isn’t.
Frankly, I’m not opposed to folding it all up, but that’s just me.
Suggestions?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Turn the inactives into comp run teams?
I’m fine with erasing all the debt but also releasing the highest paid player on the teams that are in awful debt.
I just want it to run because it’s gonna be fun with all the chaos.
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Pains me to say it
Because I developed some really good young players, and they’re actually panning out, but it’s probably for the best to close it down. Would leave people to focus on just one league, as I think two leagues being open might actually hurt both.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd also mention
I’m fine with keeping both open, and will manage both teams, I’ve just had a crazy couple of weeks so I haven’t been as active as before. But it has nothing to do with a lack of interest or anything like that. My schedule should die down by the middle of August.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 25, 2011 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking I may have to send a message to each owner in order to get a response.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
if you keep it going, Id let everyone going into debt have a shot at FAs before the fine hits.
give the rev sharing to those that need it, and take it away from teams going red afterwards.
being locked out of the whole off-season really kills any enthusiasm for the league.
im ok with shutting it down too.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
It seems like league one has finally succumbed to mass indifference.
I’m kind of in the same boat as GiT. Seattle still sucks but we actually won 80(!) games last year and finished second in the putrid AL West. I’ve got a lot of young talented arms and it’s not impossible that we would get over the .500 hump in 2018. I’ve even been encouraged enough to finally re-name my team.
BUT…….
None of that is very satisfying when a third of the league’s teams are computer controlled and half of the humans have checked out. We’ve all been in those fantasy leagues where a couple of owners find themselves at the bottom of the standings in mid-June and cease making even the most basic of roster moves. It’s always more fun when everybody is really into it.
So, how do we get 30 human owners who are active participants? I don’t think it’s possible unless, as Hazy suggested, we nix the password and invite some “strangers” in. Maybe some of the higher debt totals could be slashed in half instead of complete forgiveness. I like e-gus’ ideas as well. Once the off-season ended, I would love a return to the Wild West with no revenue sharing or caps. But that’s just me and I’m not looking to re-ignite that debate again. I could certainly stomach revenue sharing and maybe some very tall spending caps (on farm, scouting, and medical).
Should the league continue, I will dutifully check in twice a day to make the appropriate adjustments. I am an addict, after all. But should the league fold up its tent, I can’t say I’ll be all that upset about it.
a computer team winning the WS says it all really
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
Awful, Oakland in league 2 just completely tanked to end the season.
Fell back 6 games in two sims and now 5 back from the wild card. Dan Haren is just atrocious.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 26, 2011 8:13 AM CDT reply actions
the pilots deserve at least some credit for going 19-6 in september
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 26, 2011 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
It didn't help.. but if I had just played at my standard winning %
I’d be within a game or two. Going 8-12 in the most important stretch of the season is pretty unacceptable. My pitching was just horseshit all season, I don’t know what the deal is. My defense wasn’t rated poorly, guys like Joe Nathan, Barry Zito and Dan Haren just fell flat on their face.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 26, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
oh yea
i just wanted to flaunt my september record, but i was surprised to be making up 3 games a sim on you.
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 26, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
L2 - NL Central is just awful
all of it
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meet the AL Central
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 26, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah kinda representative of both Central's in actual MLB this year
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??? Wrong.
You could argue that they’re actually all killing each other, look at their win %. They’re all over .500 except the Reds. That’s a killer division. Look at the NL East. Terrible besides Florida and Atlanta. And the AL East. And definitely NL Central.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 26, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
or they're just beating up on cincy inflating their record
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 26, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
L2 Baltimore has already won 104 games
and has a 95/99 rated pitcher in AAA. Yikes!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
and said player has the magic 96 movement.
perfect candidate for Starter conversion
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but his K/BB #'s are crap
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 26, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't matter
He will kick butt if given a chance.
Baltimore is so loaded their AAA team has a 84/94 2B, 82/93 CF, and a 87/93 LF.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 26, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
5 teams in the AL (L2)
have a winning record.
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anyone else unable to load the website?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
yep, looks like the site's down
happens from time to time.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
League 1
What owners have two teams? I’ll be sending messages to each owner, and I don’t want to double up.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
hmm
i think hazy has the LA teams,
I have Boston and NYM,
Gus has NYY and Cincy
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I have Baltimore and Florida
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 27, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
wtf. I demand League 2 be re-opened immediately! I must know if my Piranhas made it to the second round
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 27, 2011 11:26 AM CDT reply actions
the sim didn't happen
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Jul 27, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
its back up.
it hasnt simmed first round yet though
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Stop the Orange Horde!
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 27, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Goddammit!
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 27, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
fuck you BMO
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
A message was sent to each owner in L1.
Your timely response is appreciated.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
L2 - Milwaukee
Looking to move Brandon Inge for prospects or MLB ready bullpen help. Willing to eat part of the salary. He has a great glove, but his bat slipped last year. Could bounce back though.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Take that, Angels!
Revenge… tis a sweet, sweet thing
"You go up there, against a dog-ass line up AND pitcher, and you don’t do a fucking thing with it. They whip your silly, sorry, saggy ass AGAIN, and you look like fucking bottom-ass, bitch-ass chumps doing it." - 2HA
way to blow 2 games shields
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
L2- St. Louis
Looking to trade:
Carlos Lee
Carpenter
Mulder
Anyone in the Bullpen not named Thompson
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
So no one in the bullpen worth a crap...
Got it. Call me when you’re ready to talk Thompson.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
L1 update: Currently the vote sits at 3 to keep and 7 to disband
And no, I’m not counting votes from the same person twice (bigstein/steinbig I’m looking at you)
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
It should be said, that any owner in league 1, that is not a part of league 2 will have a team available to them should the vote to disband pass.
There is one team open as it is, and several owners that have abandoned their teams as well. Fucking people…
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Also, I'm not terribly big on approving any team swaps this time around.
That got to be a huge pain in the ass in L1.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
my Al Central counterparts need to step it up
Or you may be seeing some of them wanting to switch teams :)
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 28, 2011 8:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow, wild card goin to the Series, go get 'em Shoeless.
Oranges just had my number this year. (overall ATL 6-18 vs. FLA)
by gar ridge pride on Jul 28, 2011 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Hells yeah, man
First time any of my teams have made it to the series. Even GiT can’t even say that!
Hah! Take that!
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 28, 2011 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Shoeless you best dominate.
You don’t wanna lose to a bunch of kids do you?
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 28, 2011 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
defending champion kids
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 28, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Miguel Cabrera had a ridiculous series.
All that despite the fact I bumped up intentional walks. And you know what? My pitchers didn’t issue him a single IBB. They did, however, decide to IBB his team’s sucky, scrappy infielder several times.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 29, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have done so a long time ago.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 29, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Gurdy*
fixed
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 29, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Scot Shields is a douche nozzle
And his 32-year old ALDS-blowing ass is now available in free agency. He’s looking for $13.3M through 09 or $9.0M through 14. Good luck with that.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Speaking of Shields, where the hell is my James Shields??
Wasn’t he drafted in like the early 2000s??
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 28, 2011 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Google says 16th round of 2000
You probably cut him.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Jul 28, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
He doesn't exist in the game.
Early retirement?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Also I realized if we had started the sim a year later,
I woulda had Longoria. Sad face.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 28, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
you really kinda got shafted there.
Later BMO has Longoria as a God.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 28, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
in the same breath, however, so is Morneau.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 28, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
in this one, you get jonny gomes.
and you traded him to me
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Yeah.
Sorry he couldn’t help you make the playoffs, btw. I was rooting for you.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 29, 2011 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks
i’m not really sure what happened, i won a bunch of games but my pythag said i shouldn’t have.
gomes went off nuff said. hitting homers in that cavern of San Fran is pretty impressive.
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I do it the easy way
microsoft excel or google docs, you need 4 inputs (Runs Scored, Runs Against, Wins and Losses)
from that you need to calculate Run Scored^2(A), Run Against^2(B), Win% and Games Played.
the calc for pythag win % is as follows A/(A+B) that gives you something like “0.66847151”
multiply this by your total Games Played and you get your pythag wins and subtract your pythag wins from Games played to get pythag losses.
I usually keep some conditional formatting on my results cells to check to see if they are above or below my actual wins/losses/%
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although as i remember he did not perform as well when he became a Yankee
which is always a plus
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How long do you guys want me to keep the voting open?
Through today? Tomorrow?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Candiru's vote is conspicuously absent, though he's logged on since I sent the message.
Incidentally, if he could get his brother to check his messages, it would be great.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Also Normanje
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo.
hiss.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 28, 2011 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Looking for a SP and a RF
Looking for a 90+ SP and an offensive RF. Message me with some offers.
by ozzieismyhomeboy on Jul 28, 2011 10:18 PM CDT reply actions
Carpenter and Mulder is available.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
L2 - Ryan Garko or Dallas McPherson are available
Garko is making the minimum till ‘11, and McPherson through ’10, so they will not be cheap. Looking for prospects, but am also willing to take on payroll if you want to dump a sumperstar’s salary.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
look out for those sumperstars
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
I'd love to work out a salary dump with you for Inge, but I don't know how it would line up.
You don’t seem to have any need for him whatsoever.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
L1: It's now 6 to keep and 8 to disband with one abstaining
That’s 15 votes, that leaves 8 possible remaining votes (3 computer and four second owner) and of those 8, 4 haven’t logged on in at least 10 days. We need Candiru, Doc, boyonthedock, ironschenk to step up and get a vote in.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Pitching Sale
Willis and Beckett available! Send offers my way.
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Delwyn Young should be tested for steroids
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
L2: 2 rings without doing hardly anything
I had almost all these players when the league started, so I’m just the caretaker here in Florida. It’s not exactly exciting, I’m telling you. Most of the team is signed for 3 more seasons too. (Yawn) Wake me when 2012 gets here.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
stfu, dammit.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 29, 2011 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
L2: the stupid computer is going hog wild on free agents in KC
It’s all in.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
L2: Colorado looking to sell some big names
Todd Helton 1B 89
Brian Roberts 2B 88
Luis A Gonzalez IF 88
Jason Schmidt SP 95
Jeff Weaver SP 88
Jason Jennings SP 87
all under contract through 2010 except Schmidt who is signed through 2011. Looking for high upside prospects in all cases. Will take new draft picks
I'll trade you for Schmidt (TB).
Look over my prospects, let me know what you want, or I can put something together.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 29, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
L2 trading block (SF)
Lance Niekro 1B – 30 (76) – great backup first baseman for any team, he’s just stuck in my AAA for the time. he’s got similar contact and power stats and could develop well given regular playing time. looking for a decent minors OF with speed and good fielding
Noah Lowry SP – 28 (90) – makes for a solid 3 or amazing 4 starter on any team out there. looking for 1st or 2nd round draft picks from 2008 + Solid MLB bullpen guy with Movement rating above 90
Isidro Pineda SP – 19 (72→81) – this guy isn’t really on the block but I’m willing to listen. I’d really need to be wowed to trade him.
Paul Maholm SP – 26 (81→93) – quality pitcher who had a huge breakout this offseason, put this guy in your rotation. looking for under 26 pitcher with Movement rating above 90
Jonathan Sanchez SP – 26 (94) – Ace pitcher who could be the number 1 or number two for most teams out there. Looking for Superstar LF or CF or a handful of young pitching prospects with 80+ potential
Randy Winn OF – 34 (77) – old dude, need him off my books. take him off my hands and I will love you forever.
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updated
-Niekro
-Lowry
-Maholm
-Sanchez
-Winn
- Dontrelle Willis has been added to the block (same expectation as sanchez)
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Hazy, how did you get Tony Burr?
1st overall, Drafted by the Reds, there is no show of trade to Milwaukee?
this guy
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this is chicago, big stein.
the boss gets certain perks in these part.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
Buster Edge, David Wolf and cash for Tony Burr
The commissioner’s office approved it. That’s all I can tell you at this time.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
things i don't enjoy about BMO
drunkenly bidding on pedro for 19 million
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
sometimes it works out for the better
I did not remember acquiring Carlos Zambrano until I looked at my roster the next day.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
i think i did that, too.
i seem to remember having him up to 14M for one season.
im just glad you guys came over the top to get him.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
Yeah, damn you guys, I had a solid bid on him till you outbid it
At FOUR IN THE FUCKIN MORNING
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jul 31, 2011 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
nice egus
Joe Buck is just White Noise to me. It’s like the game is being called by a CD of whale songs. - mechanical turk
by blackoutsox on Jul 31, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
really, it was that late?
no wonder i was so tired today.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
Damn! Missed another round of free agent bidding.
I may need to trade for a SS and bullpen help if I can’t sign anyone decent.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
I'd consider trading Barmes
but it’d take a lot
I put in an offer for Renteria before I saw this.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Jul 31, 2011 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
League 2 is down again.
That’s nice.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
Lame.. I played my 3B uber-prospect at SS for too long.
Now instead of a defensive god at 3B, he’s rated as a mediocre SS.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 1, 2011 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
I would move one of Zito, Haren or Harden.
It would take a lot though. My outfield is pretty old, and expensive, so an OF could be a starting point in any discussions. I’m willing to listen about any prospects or young players though. I’m pretty set at Catcher, 1B and 3B though.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 1, 2011 11:00 AM CDT reply actions
TB doubled their salary this year.
This is the year baby. Baltimore beware!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 1, 2011 11:23 AM CDT reply actions
Can anyone use Inge?
Strong glove, decent power, not much for average. Looking for bullpen arms is all.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Oh, and I'll throw cash in too.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Rockies still looking to deal some guys in L2
Helton, Roberts, Schmidt, and Jennings are the top priorities
Sorry, finally got back to you.
Can’t afford Roberts.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 1, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
welp finally have a team I'm happy to throw out there
solid hitting for average and passable hitting for power, great defense and a staff and bullpen I can get behind. Of course I look at the schedule and I have a buzz-saw of an April. Great. I’ll be happy if I win 11 games.
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I just realized your outfield is entirely made up of Tampa guys.
Please don’t make it to the WS. Because if I do, I know they’re all going to destroy me.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 1, 2011 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, the west is still pretty brutal
kinda why I want to deal some of my guys for prospects and gear up for 2011/12
boy helton sure fell off
it seems like when a player reaches 34 in this they die
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he's not dead yet.
he’ll definitely put up pretty good numbers this year and next, just probably not MVP level like he did from 2000-2007
Nah, Jim Edmonds was a stud for me.
Look at my rotation and bullpen, too.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 1, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
(2) Largest payroll in the majors in Minny. Who would've thought?
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
L2: Off to a horrible start, so fuck it. Time for a fire sale in Colorado
everyone in the starting lineup is available. Schmidt, Weaver and Jennings are available out of the rotation. I’d like to hang onto Sheets (cuz of his long term and decently priced contract) and Francis (cuz he’s awesome), but will consider a trade if the offer is great
looking almost exclusively for prospects that have upsides in the 90s (or in the 80s with one or two tools already up in the 80s)
offer away. I’ll at least respond to everything
Gotta be bleepin me..
+20 run differential, and a 7-8 record.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 2, 2011 9:05 AM CDT reply actions
This is what happens to a player left in the minors too long
Ryan Keefer, pitcher for Baltimore, was rated 95/99 last season but he wasn’t brought to the majors. This year he’s rated 65.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
Btw, this is the year florida falls a bit.
Callin it.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 2, 2011 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably right because
the ratings of some of my in-their-prime players are “mysteriously” falling (Tripper Johnson for example).
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 3, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
to be fair tho...
he wasn’t very good at all last year in AAA. 65 is probably his true talent level.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 2, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn, if the Angels had any sort of offense they'd have a solid team.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 2, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Also, the dbacks are ridiculous this year.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 2, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
thank you.
all in.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
also, fuck chris young
thank god he’s hurt
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My scouts are Bi-Polar
Barthmaier is an average pitcher with average stuff. Barthmaier consistently has dominating stuff. He’s headed for The Hall if he doesn’t get hurt.
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Pitching? Who needs pitching?
A’s vs Rays; 20 to 10. wtf?
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 3, 2011 8:46 AM CDT reply actions
apparently jeremy reed is so good he gets the 2 out, nobody on intentional walk
Jesus Guzman grounded to the shortstop. <—→
Yuniesky Betancourt grounded to the shortstop. <—→
Jeremy Reed was intentionally walked. <—1>
Justin Duchscherer came in to pitch for the Athletics. <—1>
Jose Guillen was hit by a pitch. <-21>
Richie Sexson singled to left field, scoring a run. <-21>
Jeff Clement struck out. <-21>
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, Seattle leads 3 to 2.
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
My favorite part is where they pull the pitcher after he issues a IBB.
“Look at those pitches. You don’t have anything left.” “Umm…you told me to give him an intentional walk.” “Look kid, it’s alright. Everybody’s gonna hit a wall at some point.”
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 3, 2011 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, in real life I would agree with that.
I wouldn’t want to bring a guy in from the pen and then have him start out with an intentional walk, doesn’t seem like it sets him up for success. He’s gotta come out of the pen and find the strike zone right away, an IBB can’t help with that.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 3, 2011 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Can I fire the manager? ffs.
Intentionally walking the two hitter to get to the number 1 and number 3 home run hitters in the league, in a tie game in the 8th inning. Awesome. That’s how you end up in third place.
My intentional walk setting is -1.. it’s not like I’m at +10. Ridiculous. I’ve set it to -5 now.. hopefully that’s good enough to avoid such decisions ever being made again.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 3, 2011 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I sent out a few trades for Alex Gordon (84), Clev, St Louis, Florida, Seattle.
Amazing defensive 3B, solid hitter. If you didn’t get an offer and want him, feel free to throw one over.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 3, 2011 10:39 AM CDT reply actions
Accepted
Pretty good offer, and I think he’ll look good in a “Team For Sale” jersey
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Okay, I sent messages to each league 1 owner a week ago - these are the responses:
Disband:
Grinder, 3run, Egus, WhiteSoxMatt, Doc, Hazy, Thatoneguy, 3e8 and rhythm
Keep:
TKHawk, BigStein, KenWo, Normanje, Treehouse, ironschenk and garridgepride
Abstaining:
Kyle321n
Absent (No Vote):
Candiru, UGod, Boyonthedock, Rhubarb, Craig and Trooper
By a narrow margin the vote to disband passes. If those that voted would like to take over the league and do something with it, I will happily hand over the commissioner’s keys to them and wish them luck. I’ll even keep running a team to help out as there were several players that said something similar. I don’t like the idea of competing against players with two teams though. It seems like too much can go wrong there.
At any rate, I’ll be putting all of my focus into running L2… which is likely to now become League Only… at least until another obsessive comes along and starts another league again.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
if anyone had the time/know how to setup an OOTP online league i'd join that
and i’m sure some people from Red Reporter would join as well.
If you don’t have ootp12 i could show you how to get it. It’d also be a little bit deeper than BMO (part of the charm of BMO is how ancient it is) and has more “customizable-ness” (this isn’t a word). I mean we could have an actual draft, with fewer kinks in the sim and actual minor league systems.
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I'd start with:
What’s an OOTP league?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Yes
What is this OOTP league and why weren’t we doing this… it sounds better than BMO
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Probably because it's not free
And OOTP is so complex that you could easily spend 8 hours a day running a team.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 3, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
OOTP is a little too complex for my tastes. I enjoy being able, as the title of this thread states, do whatever the hell I want. The beauty in BMO/Baseball Mogul is in its simplicity.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
i agree, i was just throwing it out there.
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indeed
I’ve always been intrigued by OOTP, but whenever I’ve actually sat down and tried to play it, the interface was just not intuitive enough for me. I guess when you have as many options as that game does, that’s kind of unavoidable, but it’s daunting when you look at the screen and realize holy crap when am I supposed to do.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
only one of the deepest, most beautiful sims out there
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball/index.php
I could get it for free, but i could not get it online for free, I’m not sure how to do that.
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So you have to download something?
I do all my BMO action at work for the most part, so I’d have to pass. It’s one thing to get paid to manage a fake team, it’d be another to do it on my own time.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 4, 2011 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i just noticed that ol' Mark Chagnon recently jumped into the top 20 for career batting average.
Hazy-I’ll gladly take the keys, if only to ensure Chagnon’s hall bid is granted.
If the above mentioned owners would still be willing to run their respective teams, then simulations can resume as early as tomorrow. If all interest is gone, I’d gladly use the league solely for entertainment purposes. I’m in another league that’s currently in 2026. However, none of the women have actually reached “impact player” status and I’m dying for an estrogen-induced 62 tater performance.
I’m willing to turn on trades with the computer because they’re still not easy to pull off, regardless of who tells you otherwise (pending league vote obviously). Revenue sharing can easily be done before free agency starts as long as one of you numberz dudez crunches the numbers for me beforehand.
I’m also willing to allow all types of digital steroids.
Don’t do it for me, people; do it for Mark Chagnon. The same Mark Chagnon that e-gus pilfered from newbie Atlanta and the same Mark Chagnon that gus traded to me for, in hindsight, nothing. I guess the point here is to do it completely out of e-gus spite. Dude didn’t even remember what jersey Buerhle wore during the perfecto FFS.
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Aug 9, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll play if the unpauses
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 9, 2011 5:12 AM CDT up reply actions
this.
just unpause it and let it run wild
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Are you volunteering to commish?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Sure. Can you just appoint me?
How many people are planning on sticking with it?
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Aug 11, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
League Only - Looking to make a "creative" deal
Need to dump some payroll, and/or trade one of my excess corner IF’s/DH’s. Vlad, as well as everyone else making over $1M is available.
My trading block is up-to-date. This is not a fire sale, so if I’m trading away someone I don’t already have an MLB-ready replacement for, I would need his replacement to be included in the deal.
I’m looking for offense (any position works), and bullpen help.
My rotation is damn near untouchable.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
can always use more prospects as well
if you don’t have offense/bullpen help to deal
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
I feel like you and I are in the same boat.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
indeed it does
I tried looking for a deal, but I’m having trouble finding one that would help both of us, especially since it looks like neither of us can really add payroll.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
also, regarding my rotation
If it’s what it takes to get a deal done, Sabathia can be included in a package, I would need an SP back though.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Alright peeps, I need a staff ace (TB) for the eventual playoffs.
Willing to pay a lot of money, move some prospects. Anyone is touchable, except for 100 potential people (sorry).
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 4, 2011 9:13 AM CDT reply actions
how much payroll are you willing to add?
I have a potential idea here
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
sent a first offer
No Teehans in attached.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
I'm not moving anyone in the starting lineup unless I can get a solid replacement.
I’m all in this year, willing to pay cash and prospects, but not really starters. Especially my 1B.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 4, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Holy Crap Batman!
How did you generate over $93M in three years of this game?
by gar ridge pride on Aug 4, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I sent you a Teehans and an Ace.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
I just recieved a response to a trade I offered ScottyPods, and I had to share it.
I sent him Teehens and Carpenter for 3 prospects and got this response from him.
I just got Jason Schmidt from the Rockies right before this, or I would’ve accepted this trade. Sorry man. My staff is pretty much set. PS, FU MARK TEEHANS. I see you trying a 300K salary dump. WELL IT WONT WORK ON ME.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
by Kyle321N on Aug 5, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Pitching for sale in Colorado (2)
Francis will cost you 3 prospects that I like
Sheets will cost 2
Weaver or Jennings will cost 1
cash is also welcomed in any offer
Someone make another BMO post.
I’m tired of searching for this one.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 5, 2011 8:42 AM CDT reply actions
Man, I got destroyed by the NL in IL play.
That concerns me a bit.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 5, 2011 8:48 AM CDT reply actions
Informal poll:
Should I abandon the world champs and try to save the White Sox?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
I actually vacated them because another owner stepped up to take them
If he doesn’t materialize in a few days, we’ll revisit this.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
the jonny gomes extension next year is gonna kill me
he is absolutely raking.
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My sophmore 1B is riiiight behind him.
How’s about that TB farm system??? But yeah, he’s gonna want aloooot of moneys.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 5, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
D-Bags DFA Brian Bruney.
POS
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
d-bags need an elite starter so i can get home field advantage away from atlanta.
got an overpaid ace not worth it? send em my way.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
Atlanta?
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 6, 2011 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions
The NL East looks fun.
Good thing we in the NL Central aren’t that good or else I’d REALLY blow up this team.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Ok, just looked at the last 10 instead of the last 20 which is what I usually look at
Hazy just ran into a buzzsaw. It started by getting swept by the then 17 games under .500 Reds and then facing AL East powers Atlanta and Florida. Morale on the Brewcrew has to be zilch.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
ha
looking again soberer, i need bullpen help more than another starter.
So, I say this more with admiration than anything else: I love that Kenny Williams went out and acquired the two worst players in the American League so far this year. - Joe Posnanski
what did you do?!
- you angered the two-time reigning champs, that’s what you did!
by gar ridge pride on Aug 7, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Houston, Atlanta, LA(A) check your trades
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Hey i finally beat the d-bags in a series
only took me 3 years!
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Milwaukee for sale.
All offers considered for veterans considered aging. 2b prospect and young starting pitching what I’m looking for. Trading block up to date.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Also, anybody have a problem with me pausing the sim to allow a little more time for people to make some moves?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
that's fine. i still have several offers out there that haven't been responded to
and sunday is a bad day for the deadline to fall on anyway.
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Yeah, I'm very sorry.
I got called out of the house – bit of a small emergency – and I missed the time. Apologies everybody.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
understand completely
emergancy > BMO anyday of the week
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I mean, he said it was a small emergency.
Small emergency > BMO? I dunnoooooooooo.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 8, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
PS, sorry whoever offered me a trade right before the deadline,
Hectic weekend, I didn’t have a chance to check it out.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 8, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
ps i still love you for the gomes trade
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No problem
I offered a RF prospect and a RP for your extra SS. I’ll offer again after the season.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 8, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
wow if i had any sort of bullpen
i’d be ridiculous. scoring runs out of wazoo.
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Barajas
isn’t doing your pitchers any favors.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 9, 2011 5:25 AM CDT up reply actions
bad handling?
didn’t even know that mattered, so thanks
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yep
handling is key
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Its the reason i called up suzuki to replace my light hitting bums
Imight be shopping the flying molinda brother at the end of the season
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
League 2's Current HOF
Sosa, Palmeiro, Clemens. It appears the voters in BMOland may be more progressive than their real-world counterparts.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
wheee my franchise is worth a lot
joining the 400 mil + club with
the dodgers (lol)
and blue jays
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cleveland, why in the fuck did you drop your first rounder into the FA pool
hazy, why was cincy able to sign him? aren’t comp controlled teams regulated?
for the record it was this guy: Chris Edwards(66+++)
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it appears the reason CLE dropped him
is because he already has a rookie-ball C with 100 potential and 3 more years of control
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
check that
The guy he dropped had one more year of control (was looking at the CIN contract length instead of draft date). In any case, definitely the right call to get rid of edwards.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
since 89 pot young catchers
have no trade value
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in august?
where’s the waiver trading, bmo?
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Aug 10, 2011 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
GAAAAAAAAAAAH
HOW does Jason Schmidt get a SPRAINED ANKLE on the 15 day DL days before the playoffs?!?!?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 10, 2011 10:41 AM CDT reply actions
This is all barod's fault.
You sent him with a timebomb, you bastard.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 10, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
i set the timebomb to go off approximately
112.1 innings after he has been dealt 3 times
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alright. Who broke it again.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
Once more unto the breach
dear Oranges
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
Yep. I assume this is where the Oranges get squeezed
but I’ve been very lucky in the post-season so who knows? Either way it’s time for me to give up the Florida helm and move to a sucky team like Washington.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 11, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright Baltimore. Clearly I didn't crush you enough in the regular season,
So it’s time to crush you in the playoffs.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 10:45 AM CDT reply actions
Holy crap, the Orioles lost Brett Meyers for the playoffs.
That blooooows…..But I’m secretly happy.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
its the time bomb.
all former pitchers from the trolls turn into ashes.
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Your trainers are douches.
Remind me not to trade pitchers with you.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
My 1B, Spolsino, was .023 away from winning the triple crown.
That woulda been awesome.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
.005 from winning the AL triple crown.
Not sure how triple crown works. Is it all of MLB, or just the league?
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
and ftr
gomes was .016 away from nl trip crown.
what are you feeding the players in Tampa?
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Wooooo!!! World Series baby!
Against the scary Braves pitching. This is gonna be a good one. I’m gonna win in 7. Callin it.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 11, 2011 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
i would be scared of an overpaid overachieving rotation also
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Anyone interested in a sign and trade for Vlad?
Demands are 21.4, 19.5, 17.8, 16.1, 14.5, 14.3. I’m looking for prospects, major league offense, or major league bullpen. Not asking for alot. Should be up before the AM sim and will most likely accept the best offer. Send the contract you want to sign him to with your offer, if interested.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Please no Game 7, Please no Game 7
Please no Game 7
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Happy to oblige!
blew a 2-0 series lead, losing 4 straight by scoring 6 runs in 4 games. arrrrrrrgh!
by gar ridge pride on Aug 12, 2011 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Victoryyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
TB wins it’s first WS EVERRRRRR!!! Damn, that was a tight series. You held my offense underwater that whole time. Luckily my pitching was solid enough to get the job done in 4 games.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 12, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Congrats to Tampa
Cigars for everybody
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 12, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
3 out of 4 championships in Florida
SEC SPEED
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Looking to deal Lance Berkman
for MLB ready/all-star LF/1B
Delmon Young could be included, Derek Cody could be a piece. I could include cash and could include prospects i just drafted.
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Looking to do a mini-rebuild in LA
I want to deal one of my SPs (not Zambrano), Morales OR MacPherson, and Cesar Izturis.
Looking for prospects, preferably of the position player variety. Will also accept $300k replacement-level fillers for RP, 2B, OF, and C as a throw-in.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
If you have an impact bat you want to deal
for one of the SP’s, that can be discussed as well
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Superstar Rickie Weeks is available from Washington
I’d like a low-salaried 1B in return, but will listen to all offers. The Nationals need to move some salaries.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
Moved him.
The Nats are dealing. I put lots of give-away offers out there. If you need SP, RP, 3B, SS, 2B I can probably help you (if you’ll take some salary in return).
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 13, 2011 6:05 AM CDT up reply actions
IronSchenk
I can’t make you commish in L1, you’ll have to track down the absentee league owner to do it.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Can I convince anyone to take Cliff Lee?
Don’t have a home for him. Willing to send cash.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
sent
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Considering it. Want to try and get something set up for Izturis though.
Anyone have need for a slick fielding SS that had 177 hits last season?
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
everytime I go to check the league it's down.
fuck this BS. if it’s not up later today someone can have my team.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
of course, assuming you can log in and take it
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 14, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Talk about your emotional overreactions!
Relax my man.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Those wacky South Carolinians
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 14, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it's up and running now.
But I don’t have time to check it every other hour anymore. I get to check it maybe once in the morning and once in the evening. It’s been down a lot the past days and I was getting frustrated with the free agent signings.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 14, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Cesar Izturis would be available should I pull the trigger on this deal.
Also Torii Hunter.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Ok this is the year i win WC or the West
all my batters are ridiculous
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hey, it's closed again.
what else is new?
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
it is for me, still.
is it my browser? let me check
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 15, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
nope, it's closed in chrome and firefox.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 15, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
and in IE
i dunno wtf ya’ll are talkin’ about.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 15, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
try a reboot or clearing cache/cookies
i’ve been in there periodically all morning and have had no issues
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
Me too.
That would certainly explain your frustrations and our confusion.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
this worked, thx
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by Shoeless In SC on Aug 16, 2011 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you sure it's not something with you?
You keep saying it’s not loading, but I haven’t had a problem with that in weeks.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 16, 2011 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Moving some people.
Note; this is with +-2 scouting.
Prospects:
CF Eric Douglas 71 (93)
2B Keith Carlson 70 (96)
Also:
RF/1B Nick Swisher 84
Also, check trading block as it should be updated.
Looking for: Pitching prospects, starting pitchers. Can take on money but within reason.
Shopping Yadier Molina
Looking for a ++ prospect OBO
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
2010 predicshions
Tampa over Atlanta in WS.
Tampa over Angels in ALCS
Tampa over Baltimore and Angels over Twins in ALDS
Atlanta over Arizona in NLCS
Atlanta over Houston and Arizona over SanFran on NLDS
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Really hope you're right about this one.
Not jumping out to a very hot start.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 17, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
you're playing at your pythag.... never good
believe it or not but im actually below my pythag -3
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Oakland would like another relief pitcher.
And maybe a spot starter. Not really going to give you anything for him, just looking to add someone you don’t need and don’t feel like paying their salary who is better than the guys I have, (which doesn’t say much). Would have to be making 2 million or less.. otherwise I’ll just sign a free agent.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 16, 2011 7:53 AM CDT reply actions
NYM won an opening day thriller with a HR in the bottom of the 18th by Wily Mo Pena.
Did anyone notice the crazy season he had in ’09?
32 HR in 89 games.
by gar ridge pride on Aug 16, 2011 9:27 AM CDT reply actions
Ridiculous..
I can’t find a guy who can hit 30 home runs in a full season, let alone 89 games. Can I trade for a new ballpark?
by Grinder in Training on Aug 16, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought the same thing until i got myself
jonny gomes… who mashes in AT&T
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Also.. just a reminder. Houston.. I hate you.
And more so.. I hate myself, for accidentally trading you Daric Barton. Guy is a monster.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 16, 2011 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Trade block updated.
Looking for pitching prospects (even RPs!). Wouldn’t mind upgrading at RF, 1B, or C either.
offer sent
I am Brent of the Lil'Bridge, 3-time MVP of the major baseball leagues.
by TheIronSchenk on Aug 16, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Special request
can someone under budget sign al reyes and trade him to me? i’ll trade you a junk pitcher.
Also, Delmon Young is available. he’s a solid fielder and a monstrous contact guy.
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for clarification
one year contract. don’t be a dick and sign him to some ridiculous contract, cause i won’t trade for him.
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can't you just ratchet down your expenses a few million, sign him, then put them where they were?
by gar ridge pride on Aug 16, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
lol what expenses
and it’s done. thanks to la(a)
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Best OF?
Trolls, Piranhas, Braves or DBacks?
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My starting outfield combined has 7 home runs.
Trolls have 27. Disheartened I am.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 17, 2011 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Good Lord.
Mauer wants a King’s ransom.
"keep a weather eye on the horizon, dearest captain of the douche canoe" - BJ
by Shoeless In SC on Aug 16, 2011 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Considering 31 year old Marcus Giles wants 13.5 million a year through 2016
I’d say Mauer’s demands are more than reasonable.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 17, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I've now traded away every pitcher i started with/signed.
got a good haul I would say.
also, made my rotation out of popsicle sticks and glue (Beam and Munter were both RP conversions)
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How does one go from the best offense in the league,
To below average??? I’m not even sure what needes fixing!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 17, 2011 10:35 AM CDT reply actions
you're players don't have good contact ratings
check out the trolls. all 90-96 contact. power is next most important. eye is somewhat important, but I haven’t really seen it be that useful. 96 contact equates to about .300 average for entire year, with mostly singles if power is low. 92-96 power equates to about 40-60 HRs with decent contact. (although fielder can hit 30 HRs with 79 contact). In general, if a player has really good
baseline contact for mlb level is about 85, but i suggest much higher if you want a valuable mlb player. Also, the closer power/contact are to each other the more useful the player is (ex: Gomes, Anderson)
Overall player ratings can be deceptive, players can have 96/96/96 arm/rng/fld and 77/67/79 con/pow/eye and still be rated in the 90s (depending on POS, i was thinking SS here). you’re team specifically is a bunch of meh hitters with good eye and good fielding (anders is ridiculous and shane costa is a great batter however).
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RC is a good indicator of a players all around ability.
RC/27 is probably the best metric to compare two players.
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April is flukey
Nothing to worry about.
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers."
by ThreeRunHomer on Aug 17, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.. bit concerned JD Drew isn't hitting .150 for the month.
Usually he tears the cover off the ball the rest of the season and by September his stats finally look respectable. I’m not sure what’s going to happen now that he started the season out hitting .270.
by Grinder in Training on Aug 18, 2011 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions
So I officially can no longer afford this team if it continues to lose.
They have till June 15th to at least be in contention before the White Flag goes up. Start scouting your expensive Milwaukee players now for your playoff runs.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
might want some players who can play defense
for your pitch to contact rotation
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You might want to stay out of Brewer business.
Keep your logic to yourself.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
whatever happened to Brian N. Anderson
in real life? he’s a monster in this game
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he still a pitcher in the boston minor leagues?
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
He went from Boston to KC and became a pitcher in KC
He then got in invite to Yankees spring training, earned a spot in AA and after 7 outings he got hurt and then cut.
3 things in life I care about
Sox, Colts, and Hawks.
Lifetime banners: '05, '07, '10
Looking for a top-end pitcher.
Willing to take on money. Will give extra prospects for cash considerations (or if you want to take someone high-paid that I’m willing to part with).
Offers!
See my above post please.
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
sent
different pitcher than my previous offer.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
sent a couple offers
i can take lee off your hands if you can help with this year’s salary/getting me out of debt
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
my offense is pretty good
or so i’ve been told
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still looking to dump payroll
Cesar Izturis is on the block. Has won 2 straight AL gold gloves at shortstop.
"i told her i was masturbating but she walked in and caught me BMO ing." - e-gus
And that does it - the great Milwaukee White Flag sale is underway.
Obviously I’m not in the market to move anyone cheap, just the bigger money guys, but there are some lookers in there.
Come one, come all!
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
Finally got internet back after a week of moving.
Ehh….could be worse I suppose. Time to tinker with the lineup. TB’s got plenty of solid prospects, feel free to browse!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Aug 21, 2011 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
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