BMO 2021: When Buehrle closes in on 300/3000
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 14, 2012 6:00 PM CST
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Buehrle is 42 years old and entering his 22nd season. He is 2-0 and sports a 17 IP, 12 H, 2 BB, 12 K, 3 ER line at the moment. He is 14 wins and 164 K's away from becoming only the 12th pitcher to enter the 300/3000 club (Pedro entered the club while last pitching in 2015). Buehrle is currently the spot starter on the Brewers and is not likely to reach either summit in that position. Man up and put him in the rotation, Hazy! He's a proven winner!
In other news, the NL East is a tight 5 team race 2 months into the season, while the NL Central and West are becoming inaccessible to Houston, San Francisco (last year's NL Champion), Los Angeles, and Robo-Rado. St. Louis and San Diego are a little bit of a surprise here, as the Cards finished with 86 wins last season, missing the playoffs, and San Diego finished 4th in the West with a mere 66 wins. One-third of the way through the season, the Fathers are on pace to win 105 games. That'd nearly be a 40 win improvement over last year's squad. Can they keep it up?
(By the way, if someone can tell me how to resize the above photos so they are readable here, that'd be great.)
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The CHW cut Jairo Garcia.
I didn’t realize that the CPU would release players, let alone players who made $14M.
spare 90 rated shortstop for anyone interested.
signed for $3.8M through ’24.
i like him, but juedes finally figured it out and wentz finally made a jump from potential to reality, so i have a good DH ready to go.
prospects will work. or a really good reliever.
you're right, St. Lou needs to shore some things up to keep up with the Mysteries.
Offer was accepted!
I love this job!
The St. Louis IX offer
Darren Pantelides 3B-22 (70++)
Shawn Tarleton 1B-21 (61++++)
Ron Phillips IF-21 (53+++++)
Jeff Fuller RP-21 (70++)
to the Chicago Sox Machine for
Jose Martinez CF-29 (94)
Tony Giarratano SS-38 (83)
July 31
Have you no shame?
Raiding your own super-team creation is deplorable.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 15, 2012 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
did you see what I gave up?
they will stick around for awhile.
and ventura led them to a ring last season anyway!
The Sox Machine is forced to start a 65-rated CF!
The death of pennant hopes for millions of Chicago fans is on your head.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 15, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
I have the most frustrating team in the history of bmo
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Needed a backup CF
The San Diego Fathers offer
Jason Montanye LF-23 (63++)
Carlos Alkorta SP-24 (71+)
Kam Takahashi RP-20 (67+)
to the New York Highlanders for
Juan Herrera CF-25 (81+)
i don't see the value for New York
before you have a fit and start bitching, Im mobile and its a pain reviewing these on my phone that’s why i ask Gus or rhub
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 10:45 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I'll help ya out.
Herrera is 25 years old and is 81 (82). He has 66 power and 72 eye. He’s got good defense and speed, so he’ll be a decent bench bat. He’s a bench player.
Montanye is 63++ (79) and he doesn’t have any flaws. He looks like he’ll actually be starting material for some team.
Alkorta is roster filler
Takahashi is 67+ (72) and actually has a good chance to make an impact in the bullpen. He’s only 20 years old, with 78/80/81 in the pitching cats. In A ball he had a 3.30 ERA last year with a .212 OBA and a 3.38 ERA with a .200 OBA this year.
For what it’s worth, I offered that trade as a starting point and the Yanks accepted it. I’m thinking the CPU saw value there.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 15, 2012 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
two things
1) boe- check your in game messages
2) i have outfield prospects to sell.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 10:42 AM CST via Android app reply actions
my team has been doing a 8-2 then 4-5 cycle it seems and my division is pretty tight
if i drop like crazy upton might be available nearer the dealine. hes to important to trade right now
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yikes...
you just had to go broadcast that to the whole league…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
sorry, i saw your messege the other night
and am at work so i cant really check in to bmo all that well. was there another messege you sent?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
No just the one
Just didn’t necessarily want the interest broadcast to the rest of the league.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I think that it'd be fair to cut the fat off the CPU rosters
70 and below players without potential and those others with sub-70 potential.
Look at any CPU position roster and you’ll see minor leaguers sharing playing time across several positions. We all know what that does to prospects.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 15, 2012 11:01 AM CST reply actions
I almost voted for the Robo-rado Rockies over my own team...
But I just couldn’t.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 15, 2012 11:03 AM CST reply actions
Anyone else notice that Buehrle's stats
are way disproportional to his overall rating?? It’s wayyy lower.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 15, 2012 11:10 AM CST reply actions
I would happily trade him to a team that knows it isn't going to contend this year
If they wanted to start him to get him there.
We’re really a silly, sentimental lot, aren’t we?
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I'll take Buehrle
he needs to come home, he needs to come home
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I'll do this if you assure me you'll give him every opportunity to get there,
I’m only giving him to a good home.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I'm retooling, He'll have two seasons to get to 300
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
so there's still like 6 of you sticking it out?
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
We are all in the National League
every team has an active owner except Philadelphia I think. All AL teams are computer run. This was the second league that started in 2005. 16 years in.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
We started in 06
But otherwise, yeah
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
And it's philly and another team
Colorado I think
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Technically Philly has an owner.
Who’s been inactive for 60ish days.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
that's pretty solid
but the NL?!
So fast he could hit a ball up the middle and it would hit him in the ass sliding into second.
I think at the time of the switch we had 16 owners so it made sense. Hazy, moved all the rosters from AL into NL, it took quite a long time IIRC
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
indeed it did.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
yeah??
You all are more than welcome to do it next time if it took too long for ya.
Bunch of ingrates in this league, I tell you what…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
haha no! i was just confirming!
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yeah, you did yeomans work on that
I wasn’t complaining at all, just tellng colin the work that got put into it (he should take on Philly)
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I gave it up when I was taking classes.
Out of school now and unemployed, waiting for my internship to start, I’ve got nothing but time, time, time…
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 15, 2012 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
florida
morning sims = 2009 sox.
night sims = 2008 sox
one overwhelmingly underwhelming
one just good enough.
one thing is for sure, this season in all 3 divisions will be a great show
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Are you gonna be alright man?
I’m starting to get worried. I really think you should talk to blackout sox and find out how he was able to turn the corner
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
im shocked he hasnt been back for the rock
ies
by e-gus on Feb 15, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think about coming back every day
but then I’d fail my classes. It’s hard, trust me.
NAOPOS
by blackoutsox on Feb 15, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
philly is on the verge
competing…. and needs an owner
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Can I interest contenders in Arambel, Kaminski or McMahon?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Im at work
have a look and see if any of my of prospects look interesting.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 9:30 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
i'd appreciate it if you didn't make any moves.
pythag says you should fall away, so just let it happen.
my pythag seems about right
you’re underperforming though
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 11:11 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
where are you seeing this pythag?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
with my math brain
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 11:18 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
ah
how do you come up with the figures?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Very well done sir
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Mannn can't you just put a picture up of your spreadsheet?
I’m too lazy to make one.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 16, 2012 11:45 AM CST up reply actions
i meant fall away from me.
dunno if we are gonna get the wildcard this time. unless shoeless collapses.
it's possible
injuries are rearing their ugly heads though.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 16, 2012 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
biggest sim of the season coming up.
also, i mean the biggest two sims in a row. luckily it will be before the deadline.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
hopefully we can work something out
but i won’t overpay for a half season rental that i probably won’t be resigning
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 15, 2012 10:30 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I wish joecool could still be on this board
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I told him he should just make a rando name and stick to this board, but he said he tried that,
And some mod noticed him in here and rebanned him.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 16, 2012 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
that's so stupid
Im sorry but it is.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 16, 2012 6:08 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
its stupid that your ip keeps track of different aliases that you use?
its to prevent professional trolling.
or are you saying its stupid he was banned?
booted by both regimes speaks volumes to me, I was looking the other way but rules is rules.
Well I'm glad it wasn't you at least then.
Cuz he doesn’t deserve to be banned if he’s just sticking to this thread and being completely non-confrontational.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 16, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
dude.
he got banned by the cheat and then allowed back in.
then banned again by jim.
do you remember how hard it was to get banned by the cheat?
it was damn near impossible.
he sort of made his won bed on this one.
I don't remember Jim letting him back in
Not saying it didn’t happen, just saying I don’t recall. I remember his ban after everyone flipped out about the “My Obama is white sig” or whatever reason it was, but what was he banned for the second time?
I suppose if it’s going to be like this, we should probably all start paying at least a modicum of attention to the site’s forum.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I think it what te cheat that unbanned him
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
That's what I told him too.
He’s apparently in love with that name.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Hazy
I made you an offer, it looks like you could use a perennial all-star at 3B. If you want McMahon or Miles instead or also, just counter it. I am mostly interested in SP, RP, C and MI prospects.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
also, this is just a starting point...I am flexible
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
frankly I'm just proud I got Rhubarb to make the opening offer
someone write down the date
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
You guys think I am a dick about trades but I just drive a hard bargain
I have to negotiate shit everyday in my job. You guys just give up too easily or take it too personally.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Also, the Buehrle-O-Meter is now at 13 and 132
I just hope he doesn’t retire on me.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
if you haven't already, you should make him #1
and set your rotation to mixed 4/5 or whatever makes your #1 start if he’s rested.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 16, 2012 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
His rating is at 46! that's rough.
if you log in before this sim id set it at strict 5 man and make him first, skipping me and craig and setting him up for his next start vs the robo-rockies.
Oh not that sir
I understand that negotiation is a process, I just don’t think I’ve ever received an opening offer from you. In my experience you wait for people to bring the offer to you.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Ok, so that being said, what do you think of my offer?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
If you want me to take on Sullivan I can do that
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I think Kaminski is a good player, but that contract would be too much for me to bear.
I plan on bringing up Kosaka in the next season or two, hence Sullivan’s one year deal. If he, Kaminski, had a season and a half left on the deal I’d be more apt to take it. I’m really high on Ramadi, especially with his potential, at just 17. So, to be perfectly honest, for Kaminski, I’m leaning towards no. If you don’t mind, I’d like to sit on the offer for a bit.
Obviously, if you find another taker for him, don’t wait on me.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
This Anders Spolsino in Baltimore
Is 34 years old and has a career OPS of 1.039 placing him at #4 just ahead of Jimmie Foxx and a bit behind Lou Gehrig on the All-Time list. Also creeping up that list is San Fran’s Nomar Tavares, who at 33 comes in at #7 all time w/ a 1.016 OPS. These kids…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Just remember whose farm system he came from.
My TB baby! Unfortunately he wanted like 20M, soooo I let him go.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 16, 2012 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
My pitching staff is freaking lights out.
Really hope it finally carries over to the playoffs.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 16, 2012 11:47 AM CST reply actions
tonight's sim has
me facing pittsburg and arizona, 2 of the best teams in baseball
washington facing philly and colorado, crap teams
atlanta facing new york mets and san fan, easy teams.
its high time for florida to make a statement.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Check it
Feb-16 joecoolman24: Would you be able to do me a favor and broadcast to the masses on SSS that San Fran is selling, and looking to trade Ambrose, Alvarez, and Boneta. Thanks.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
would someone please take his players?
that 4 game sweep at his hands has really made things interesting for me
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 16, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Oh I've had 4 position starters and 1 of my starting pitchers go on the DL this year.
I’d have the WC wrapped up if not for these injuries.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 16, 2012 9:39 PM CST up reply actions
sweet.
i was starting to worry about well you’re doing despite your (relatively) poor starting rotation.
look at my team.
i should not be this bad
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
you've rushed faustino (something about a bargain) and your bullpen sucks.
you’d probably be better served having your rotation pitch through more jams with higher pitch counts, but that runs the risk of injury.
that said, your corner outfielders are screwing you. though now that i look at it, i see that one of them is a 19 year-old first baseman yet to play at AAA.
faustino wasnt rushed
have you seen his attributes? dude just had to adjust after 2 or 3 games. however, i will admit it was a little bit of a risk. educated, but a risk nonetheless
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Buehrle is really shitting the bed, I'd be surprised if he doesn't retire
still stuck on 13 wins to go, 121 K’s and his WHIP is 2.20 with a OBA of .390
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
He wasn't doing too poorly out of the sixth starter spot,
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
He's been absolutely horrible
take a look at his stats with me. I’m not really concerned though, he’s my ace for the next couple years. I AM concerned over whether he might retire after this year out of embarrassment. It is funny that he is a 46+, potential for 50 at age 43!
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Anyone care if I just tweak his stats, just to get him over the hump?
I mean… it Buehrle!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Do it!
No wonder gus always has winning teams. i didn’t know you could do that. Its not like I’m in the race for anything anytime soon. You can “tweak” his stats again once he gets over the humps.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I've only fiddled with it, and it's a royal pain in the ass
but it’s functional
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
and I don't completely understand it
FWIW, I don’t think vice-commissioners have access to the tool, not that I think you were seriously accusing gus of cheating
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
if you're not cheating, you're not trying
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Arambel, Kaminski, Van Kyle, McMahon, all available for contenders at the deadline and all are difference makers
my demands are lowered.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
two seasons ago was a shit show
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
BJ if we're going to do this
We have to do it today.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I'm sitting here today, thinking about it.
I don’t know if it’s feasible. Suher went down for 3 weeks and my back up 3B for 2 and a half, and HE was starting for the injured #1 3B who won’t be back for another sim. On top of that, my starting catcher went down last sim and has another 16 days.
I don’t see the point of selling off assets to try and prop up what is most likely a lost cause.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
ive been thinking it over too
the problem is that my guy is going to be good for 3-5 more years, and each person in the proposed trade has their contract expiring either this or next year. the problem being, the boejoumas are in debt and couldnt retain any of them.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Good God Sowden and Ormiston's contracts are killer.
It’s almost a positive that Upton is walking, except that with those contracts, your throwing it all into win now mode. Basically, I don’t know what to tell you
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i know hahaha
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Any contenders looking for anything?
I may as well try to sell off some pieces.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
BJ...
Send me an offer re: Upton. I’m curious what you’re thinking.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i might in a while.
gotta run a few errands. its improbable we get a deal, but plausible still.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
meh, we dont match up very well
at least from my standpoint.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i like some of your relief pitching, but again, the problem is they all are expiring in a season or two
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Anybody I can resign for you?
Maybe? I dunno.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
improbable/plausible = not likely to happen/probable
You should have just said, “Perhaps”. I find that is a polite way of saying, “no”.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
please teach me how to use the reply button
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Buehrle rockin it
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I won 14 straight at one point.
Ballin
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
fuck the fans in pittsburgh.
i increase the prices by 10% after years of having it at ‘normal’ or lower, and attendance drops by 4,000.
they don’t deserve a winning team.
attendance is a fickle beast
seems like whether you’re playing a division rival has a lot to do with it. I sold out recently during a home stand with arizona after having games of 35-39k all year
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 17, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
piss off ya toshpot. fla sturggles to get 27k even with 2-4 of the best players in the game
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
That last sim was a success, in that nobody else got hurt and I actually get somebody back!
Gus, Craig… we’re comin for ya!!!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
yeah, but you sold your buehrle soul to do it.
whatever victories you have from here on out are empty.
I did it for the greater good.
We all need to come to terms with the fact there’s a 50/50 shot he goes in to the hall as a Brewer.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 18, 2012 12:24 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
if theres anything you might change on buerhle's stats its either the movement or the health
shit, maybe both. even though he stuck out 10 in the last game in the last sim, he sitll walked 6 and gave up 8 hits., dude could use a boost
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
it doesn't work like that
you adjust his projected stats and the computer determines what his ratings are based on that.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 18, 2012 12:38 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
oh weird
did you adjust his then yet? becuase i still see his prjoectedness as 50
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
hes a great fielder (obviously) so i wonder if thats where the comp allocated hi sskills
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
washington looks to have a slightly easier reamaining schedule for the rest fof the year
in the east division. the its baout a tie between the boe’s and the gar’s.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
My wins
are grittier.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 18, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
a six game losing streak in which i never lost by more than two runs.
and my third-baseman is out for the rest of the regular season.
that sucked.
Shoulda traded for Kaminski
I revel in your sadness, sir
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
!@(#$*@%&$(@*!
Ruptured Cervical Disc? WTF?
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 18, 2012 11:09 AM CST reply actions
Ugh this is tricky
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Okay, besides the health and endurance
I believe I’ve created Buehrle Version2.005. You get this version till 300/3000 then age will kick back in again. The things we overlook so that our favorite players will make the hall of fame…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
you just made him one of the very best in the game
he only needs 11 more wins, which even if he wins every start for the rest of the year he wont get there. heres hoping for a good 2022
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
It isn't hurting anything.
I need everyone to just look the other way on this one.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Agreed. I WANT to look the other way
But seeing how close everything is, it’s way harder to justify it.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Jesus Christ
you are a fickle bunch
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Nobody was complaining when he was trotting him out there as a 46 and cheering for him to get it
If you want it put back just say so. Fuck.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
no one is complaining now.
chillax hombre. its merely a discussion
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yeah, you guys are feeling the wrath of a man stuck at home with a 19 month old girl that won't nap.
Tremble with terror.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
thats the worst
if she never went down the true misery sets in in about an hour all the way until she passes out.
the timing(pennant races) is bad for the buehrle thing but he probably wasnt going to hit you target numbers this season so I think it will help in keeping him from retirement.
goddamit.
wtf man?
M. Buehrle 9.0 9 0 1 2 2 8 127
I doubt I would’ve won given it was a 10-2 blowout, but still. I might’ve had a chance.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2012 12:43 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You know what team stands to get hurt the most by this?
Milwaukee with 10 games left against Chicago.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I didn't edit him until this afternoon
So you were shut out by the pre-edit version
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i will say that what's done is done now though.
don’t change him back. make sure everyone faces lazarus pit-buehrle.
I would've left him be, honestly.
But it’s possible he may retire after this year or next. So, yeah.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 18, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
New poll: who will win the NL east?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
JCMan had the best idea
If there’s no consternation I’m just going to move Buehrle to an average AL team, compensate Rhubarb with a middling SP prospect and put this whole thing behind us.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
WHY are we capitalizing the first word?
BILLS OF LADING???
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Sox are contenders
If they make the series people might complain that they have to face him.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
That being said, that's what I wanted to do.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
his awesome season in his age 42 season reeks of performance enhancing drugs
some of the writers wont put him in.
Penn?
Nathan?
Which of Sox Machine’s pitchers looks like the fairest return? I’d happily ship Munsky back to you if you prefer,
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Wouldn't bother me.
Burr is going to go in in a Brewer’s hat.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Although, if he retired right now, he would be in the hall
look at the modern pitchers in the hall, he has better numbers than all but Pedro pretty much – makes me wonder why Glavine, Johnson and Clemens didn’t make it in though… hmm
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
As well as Rivera, Hoffman and Maddux
maybe it’s not a sure thing…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
He's only 21.
I was thinking older, like the two pitchers that were swapped originally
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Arizona
is doing something I haven’t seen before. Crappy defense but low runs allowed anyway. Playing some guys out of position may be faking out the game.
Whatever the reason, that’s one heck of a team.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
it's bullshit
my team should be better
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2012 12:44 AM CST up reply actions
you don't mean than arizona, right?
20 games over .500 seems about right for you, given you are lacking an ace. shoulda got in on the duque davilo auction before scottypods snapped him up.
hilariously, wily mo is eight offa 700 homers.
he’d be there already, if he hadn’t missed half a season back in 2010 when he was on pace for 70.
frenchy has fizzled out at 648. might make 650 if he’s lucky.
Gomes is slowing, but what do you expect from a bench player
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Buehrle-O-Meter - 8 & 80
Hazy if you want to trade buehrle off my team just give me whoever you want in return. Munsky is fine, i think he was a 75
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
down to the wire
I really want the central.
on the road at Az does NOT appeal to me, despite their post-season history of suck.
hm.
i have a knack for cheating*
fixed.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
false
again, i probably would if I could, but i dont have the means to do it.
if i was cheating, i would have more than first round playoff losses.
bah
they just lost 3 in a row at home to the lowly reds, including a 11 inning 1 run defeat leaving teh entire pitching staff unavailable save for tomorrow’s starter.
that's the risk of trying to convert a reliever.
your spot-starter is good to go though. wonder why it didn’t have him throw a buncha innings.
egus your team actually scares me.
That pitching staff is hitting it’s stride at the right time. Offense is solid too. I hope you get knocked out before I play you.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 19, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
This team of mine has no heart. No grit.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 19, 2012 10:42 AM CST reply actions
its almost a guarantee 3run makes the playoffs again
13 remaining vs philly and nym.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I see what you're doing there
but you can’t jinx me that easily.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 19, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
it looks as though my only hope is to continue playing the way i have been
then sweep you to end the season
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
all my batters are on p0ace for more than 20 hrs a piece on the season
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
ever since i made this lineup
theyve been winning. i figured why mess with the flow
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Boe I noticed your pitchers have substantially less CGs than the league leaders average.
Maybe you should tinker with letting them pitch through jams? Might help? Dunno if that would work for your team, but I’d give it a shot.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 19, 2012 9:00 PM CST reply actions
I have my methods
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Shoeless, if you can patch up a few holes,
Better SS, better bench, and a better #3 starter, you’re gonna be ridiculous either next year or the year after.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 20, 2012 9:32 AM CST reply actions
upton is coming off the books really soon
hopefully not for another month though…
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
we'll see.
as long my team stays healthy
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 20, 2012 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
oh boy
4 games to go, 3 of which vs 3run. mellet is injured for 5 days, which is all thats remaining for the season.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i am on pins and needles
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
by Rhubarb on Feb 20, 2012 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
GAH~!!!!!
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
the only way thats better for the IX
is if you guys had to use your aces instead of your #3 starters against each other.
anyone know who has the home game between me and 3run?
what are the tie breakers?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I had a 1 game playoff last year.
It’s completely random.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 20, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
...Although it might be head-to-head record.
I’d check that too.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 20, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
if its h2h i get the home game.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
threerun, you're crazy if you don't start Hopkins.
Cuenca is the wrong decision.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 20, 2012 9:48 PM CST reply actions
Cuenca will get the ball
Penance for a bad Nats year. We didn’t even win 100 games! What a disgrace.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 21, 2012 7:12 AM CST up reply actions
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 21, 2012 7:21 AM CST up reply actions
that sweep had everything
a one run affair with a walk off bomb
a complete game shut out
and an offensive explosion
now i get the Az juggernaut, my former franchise, instead of my nemesis the nasty nats.
good luck D.b ver 2.0
this should be for all the marbles with a couple cupcakes waiting for us in the AL.
Effffff I did not want to face your team.
This is gonna be a tight one.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
Just neede to make the playoffs
Need a strong fan base
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
dont get me wrong, i wanted the ring
but i need money. making the playoffs pleases the fans!
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
kind of like in 2008 with the White Sox
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
vaulted my fan loyalty from a C
to a B-
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
craig that was a really tight series.
Your team just didn’t get it done in the bottom of the last innings.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 11:31 AM CST reply actions
Also Izturis got the NLDS MVP.
What a ridiculous 41 year old.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
yeah, rudicel screwed me. he won't be back next year. bullpen rebuild time.
i would have thought i’d be in a good position to win, having taken game 1 against duque.
I'm interested in finding out how you plan on rebuilding your bullpen
they really fucked you on those 100+ wins
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
You can have Sid Ray but i have a feeling he is not Pittsburgh caliber
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
You guys know that you can pretty much put your playoff prices to 100%?
I think I’ve sold out every game doing that.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 11:45 AM CST reply actions
i ramped it up to 50% fearing the not-everyone-loves-baseball side of the fanmind
good to know though
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
can I borrow some fake money from you?
I just don’t know if my club will ever be profitable to pay you back
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
surely there just be someone you'd be able to sell him
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 21, 2012 1:02 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I figured since the money was fake he would have it in his heart to give me some for free, since it isn't worth anything
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I'm hesitant, as I'm STILL waiting on the money from DrE's team.
8 million.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
I'm going to be right upfront with you
I probably will never pay you back unless my team becomes profitable but my team can’t become profitable without money…so to me that sounds like a great investment scenario
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
well...
he does have his trade czar stipend coming after the series. he could borrow against that probably… just a thought
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 21, 2012 2:45 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
IIf SPV2 give me 10 million now I will give him 5 million of the 10 million trade czar stipend this year and the next
Sounds fair?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
5 million???
Did I miss a memo??
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 21, 2012 3:54 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I said 10 million
I was just trying to put words into your mouth for laughs…knowing that you would spit them out right away.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
how desperate for cash are you rhub?
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 21, 2012 4:44 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
That remains to be seen
It all depends on who you want
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
draft picks
I’ll do ten mil
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 22, 2012 1:39 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
how do you mean
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Just giving everyone a heads up now
I’m going to move Buehrle back to my minor league system, just for the offseason – just in case his stats plummet, they release him, and he retires and disappears. I don’t really know what to expect post-tinkering. I’ll put him back on Sox Machine when the season starts back up again.
Also, in regards to the AL. Should I keep them in debt and completely keep them out of the Free Agent bidding process this off season? I’m all for allowing them to bid on players – I feel it keeps the competitive balance a little more even.
Thoughts?
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
They don't retire unless they're free agents I don't think
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
It's okay with me if computer teams bid on free agents
but it’d be nice if the 27-years and older guys were freed from their minor leagues. AL teams are hoarding too much talent.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 21, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
You should have to publish your target list
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
thus the discussion on changing the roster limit.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Also, this is a potentially hazardous question
But what do you all think are fair stipends for Commish, Vice-Commish and Trade Czar?
I reserve the right to give myself whatever I want of course, but I’m still curious what you all think.
I’m a caring and benevolent overlord.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i didnt expect anything
but whatever you gave me last season saved me from ending in the red I think(it was going to be really close). The $5M cushion or whatever it was helped get me to the NLDS this year.
I dont think we deserve much if anything, its a huge competitive advantage.
Then it is decided
It is on a merit based system only. Which is fine by me too.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I think I should be paid a million per trade overturned
Sounds fair?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Respond to my post above
About your financial situation ya fool!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i will let my bitterness go
and say that a million each seems fair. doesn’t skew things, but it helps you lot a little.
duly noted
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 21, 2012 6:39 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
not for it
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I propose boe gets a million dollar stipend for being a dick
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
if not everyone gets it
no one gets it. hazy, gus, you have my appreciation, no doubt. rhubarb, you dont really do anything haha but i still appreciate you too. i DO however have an idea that i think all of us would like
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
changing the attendances to what the actual parks can hold.
ive been thinking about it over the least 2 or 3 seasons and wonder what would happen if the parks were adjusted capacity-wise.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
was just curious
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I think the idea is fine.
Gives ya’ll some incentive to stick with it and be active. I’d say $5M as a starting point.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 21, 2012 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Seconded
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 21, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
You just need some ass to kick
That is all
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Biggest regret of changing jobs.. no BMO.
How I miss the glory days of losing in the first round of the playoffs every year.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 21, 2012 7:18 PM CST reply actions
yeah, I never knew what that was like
because I was in your GD division.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 21, 2012 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
i see no reason as to why you cant still play
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
We forgot to discuss that part of it
Has the change been positive?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Yeah, a lot more to do.
Although one of the main reasons I went there was because the manager had a similar background and she took a new job w/ the company in a different state two months in, so we’ll see how it works out.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 22, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
Unbelievable. I lost 3 games in a row to lose it.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
twice shutout at home in game 6 and 7
wowoweewah
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN???
Postseason suck, every year. EVERY. YEAR.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 21, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
also, take note of boston.
they are on a mission
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
also, also
looks like the computer also ramps up ticket prices during the playoffs
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
they suck
they scored 30 more runs than my IX and surrendered 200 more.
so yeah, I probably lose in 5.
you swept me
and i scored 50 more than you and gave up 80 more
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Boston signed Kubel Oct 9
and he’s in the starting lineup. Weird.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 21, 2012 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
not legal.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i saw he hadn't had an AB and their RF was out 4 days
didn’t realize he had just signed.
i predict he is series MVP.
You must not have figured out bobpuller was the scrumaster on this bitch of "sim"
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Hahaha oh rhubarb and bobpuller.
A saga for the ages.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 22, 2012 9:04 AM CST up reply actions
.171/.227/.317
What Kubel hit in the postseason for Boston.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 22, 2012 8:27 AM CST up reply actions
my Ace got the MVP
and my other ace won NLCS MVP
rings do funny things to a guy.
after bitching for years, neither guy wants to leave.
good pick up
I’ll look into it
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 22, 2012 1:42 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Worst free agent crop ever
All because the computer teams don’t let anyone become a free agent — they just re-sign them for 6 years at $300k. We need to do something about those cyber-punks.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
Suggestion
Pause the game. Release everyone age 25 or older in the minors of the computer teams. It will make the off-season more fun. Let the computer teams bid on them if you want; at least this way the free agency bidding will set market value for the talent.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 22, 2012 8:39 AM CST up reply actions
even with their huge rosters, the NL is still significantly better than the AI's AL.
I dont think its that bad, our 95 overall team ratings are closer to 90 now.
big deal.
its an endless cycle, if we free up all the mediocre guys- many of us will grab several, then trade the bunch to the AI for one of their studs.
they get bigger rosters, we take the cream of the crop. as it is, we cant get those trading chips as readily and the AL will retain their better players as an indirect result.
I don't care about fair
I care about fun. This off-season will be a zero for us all.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 22, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
good point
i can go in and cut everyone 27 and older making league minimum for several years on cpu teams later this evening, adding them to the FA pool for tomorrows sim if thats the way we want to go. i should have some time tonight.
there are so many guys, the 27 year olds is significantly less work than 25 year olds, plus a 25 year old could feasibly still be under contract for that amount.
If I hadn't let my two 2B and SS go this year's crop would be significantly more bad.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 22, 2012 9:15 AM CST up reply actions
this is when gus' interest begins to wane
I give him one more season before its gone altogether
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
world domination
duh
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
i really didnt want my two big time free agents go.
sadly, i had no choice but to bid cepeda and upton goodbye
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Upton wants the GDP of a small country.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 22, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
wanted 7.5 for 4 years before he was cut.
i would have signed him so hard. cepeda wanted 8 or 9 for 6 years too
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
sheesh.
I’d probably have forked that over for at least one.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 22, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
i would have too.
both of them. id glady have paid 5 more mil each. but im under water
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Attention everyone,
The ENTIRE infield for Arizona is looking to be traded. If you’re interested in any of the players, including a nice looking 41 y.o. Izturis with 1 low cost year on his contract left, send me a trade or a message!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 22, 2012 12:47 PM CST reply actions
if he hadn't sat 4 seasons out he could have close to 3,000 hits
I’m surprised no one played him. Same with Jose Lopez who I signed last season.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 22, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
Need an okay SP.
That’d be a good deal 1 for 1.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 23, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
sims are paused
let’s try to come to some consensus on whether or not we want the cpu bidding on free agents.
ftr i vote that we allow them to bid by taking them out of debt, but we’ll go with the majority. I’ll give it to midnight for everyone to speak up and sims can resume in the morning.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 22, 2012 2:41 PM CST via Android app reply actions
If there's a way to limit roster size to like 25 batters and 25 pitchers total,
Or 30/30, that’d be a perfect fix I think. I’d be fine with computers bidding on FA then, because eventually they’d max out the number of players. I mean they’ve got like 60 batters and pitchers, that’s the biggest problem.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 22, 2012 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
let them bid
we have a trade czar now, so the billiion for one trades with the4 comp would more than likely be shot down
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
ya let em have at it. It wont effect us signing the ones we want.
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
by usualsuspect on Feb 22, 2012 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
disagree.
i wanted ormiston at the start, but the comp signed him for what he wanted instead of straight up bidding. i had to trade for him and take on a monster contract
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
which is why i say dont let them bid
they will all have one or two 16-24M guys and a bunch of scrubs.
if they cant bid on any top caliber players
the league will be entirely unbalanced
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I vote that i give not one fuck, whatever you guys decide but we should unpause before 8pm
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I am for this, too.
didn’t happen tho.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 22, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
this is better than just one team in the al
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
same thing
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 23, 2012 6:34 AM CST up reply actions
Okay, we'll try it this way:
I’ll keep the computer in debt until Jan 1. You have till then to get your big names. Unpausing shortly.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Anybody interested in Caniglia?
You know, the MVP…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Jagoffs didn't draft me a SP again this year so I traded last year's first round pick, this year's 2nd round pick and a decent pitching prospect for the fourth pick of this year's draft
Jesus Martinez C-21 (70++)
Mark Brewer LF-19 (69+++)
Carlos Hernandez SP-24 (73+)
to the Minnesota Twins for
Corey Cummins SP-21 (76+++)
gave up alot but was dealing from a position of strength
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
IX trade for Wright
What good is your veto power if you never use it, right? Go for it. Veto that sucker.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 23, 2012 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
AL teams have more batters in their systems than I do in my entire system
Am I the only one who thinks this is bad for them and the development of their players?
I offered
young star starting pitchers Goldsworthy and Deborah to compu-teams for hitters and got shot down every time. So now I’m feeling bitter and reckless. Send offers if you want them. You’ll have to offer comparable young good hitters …
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
don't feel like paying 7 million next year eh?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
oh I will if they aren't traded
but I’d rather find some better hitters to rev up the offense.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 23, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
4 trades to shore up some things, leaving me paper thin on the pitching side of things
Offer was accepted!
No problem, I’ll see you in the post-season.
The St. Louis IX offer
Dustin Whipple IF-20 (49+++++)to the Detroit Tigers for
Ric DeToro RP-27 (77)Offer was accepted!
That trade seems fair.
The St. Louis IX offer
Brian Bascom OF-23 (65+++)
Brian Shamber RP-23 (75++)to the Minnesota Twins for
Raul Sala 3B-28 (82)Offer was accepted!
I’ll take it. It’s a pleasure doing business with you.
The St. Louis IX offer
Dylan Longenecker 1B-32 (83)
Jeff Collins C-27 (75)
Edgar Fernandez RP-24 (77+)to the Chicago Sox Machine for
Matthew Wright 1B-23 (81)Offer was accepted!
A “win-win” situation. I love this job!
The St. Louis IX offer
Jacob Appleby OF-25 (78++)to the Boston Red Stockings for
Brandon McCarthy SP-38 (80)
February 12
these are all good
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
by Rhubarb on Feb 23, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't have given up Fernandez.
He’s the true value in that trade.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I did NOT think I would get Cepeda.
4/39 isn’t bad for a 26 year old with nearly 1000 k in his first five seasons.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I just accidentally oversigned Robinson
Not by a lot, by more than I meant to, and more than I had to. Meant to hit 7, not 8. Blah.
Heeheee....I drove up the price.
I guessed you put 8. So I bid it to that. Bwahahaha
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 24, 2012 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
And damn...
several of my hitters lost a + and their potential this off-season. None of them improved
I think most player ratings go down a little in the offseason
and climb during the season. Makes no sense.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 24, 2012 7:16 AM CST up reply actions
Nobody wants Izturis??
Or any of my infield? Come onnn people, I don’t want much.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 24, 2012 9:40 AM CST reply actions
Everyone on your trade block is yellow
Makes it hard to tell who’s available and who isn’t.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 24, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
Washington shake up begins
The Washington Nationals offer
Tony Burghard RP-32 (90)
to the Philadelphia Phillies for
Nick Helland IF-26 (82+)
The Washington Nationals offer
Russell Perkoff OF-30 (84)
Raul Pitillas RP-30 (79)
to the Los Angeles Angels for
Alexander Kogan SS-27 (83+)
The Washington Nationals offer
Joel Lavarn 3B-30 (86)
to the Cleveland Warriors for
Doug Filler RF-24 (78+)
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
these are all good
surprised you were able to get the 2nd one done though, its iffy.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Here's another one
The Washington Nationals offer
Joey Deborah SP-23 (93)
to the New York Highlanders for
Joel Shadoian SP-26 (90)
Traded younger and maybe better pitcher for one that is signed cheaper long-term. I’m a Shadoian fan.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 24, 2012 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
dang, was going after him tonight
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yeah, thats fine
I know you think he is the best pitcher in the game so I am pissed you have him now.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i kept an eye on him to see if he would take the leap.
he didn’t. though he did throw a no-hitter.
pretty good contract they signed him to.
I hope that with a good team behind him he'll take that leap
His low health may be holding him back though. We’ll see.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 24, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
Have you noticed
the 1B Houston got in the draft? Imaz … the league’s next dominant hitter.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
made a trade offer
that offer is good but im looking for x.
well i offered x.
so i add a couple million to sweeten the pot.
you’re so dense you have less dense planets orbiting you.
wtf cpu.
dont tell me my offer is good, or close then.
story of my life
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Retract Offer
Message
Expires
Offer was accepted!
Great, I’ll fax the paperwork right away.
The Florida boejouma offer
Ron Crawford C-26 (78)
David Stewart 2B-21 (73+)
Damian Valdes OF-19 (73+++)
Soichiro Watanabe RP-29 (78)
Brett Richardson RP-21 (49+++)
to the Seattle Pilots for
Andy Kaye SP-31 (90)
Evan Potter RP-22 (69++)
April 3
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
why's that?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
traded depth for needed pitching
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
….?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i was going to say!
what a mighty quick veto that would have been
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
but it is borderline shady because we all know that the last thing the AI teams need are more meh people in their minors
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
true, but none of them are below a 70 rating, now or future
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
that is a horrible defense
the more I look at it the more it is garbage
richardson, horrible
crawford, they don’t need him with duffy coming into his own
stewart, will be a low-end starter at 2B in future
valdez, no power
watanabe, last year of contract, meh
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Kaye's contract is relatively affordable for a top flight starter too
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
im not the czar, its up to you homie
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
though i would like it to stand
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I veto it but Hazy has the last call on it
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
for the record, valdez will have about a 78-85 power when grown up
dude is a 99 porspect at a premium position
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i just don't see the value for them
and how it makes them better
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 24, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
really????
hes already the best center fielder they have.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
they aren't going to be winning anytime soon (63-99 last season),
so the loss of kaye won’t really harm ’em.
seems relatively fair in that context.
so they shouldn't try to compete for the next 4 years?
selling off a top line starter and a good reliever prospect with excellent potential?
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 24, 2012 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
that's pretty much how long it took me to rebuild from a similar position.
sell of the assets and go from there. though yeah, i wouldn’t have traded the reliever if i was the comp though.
change him to a slightly lesser player and it could be acceptable to rhub.
Yeah i mean not only does boe get a top line starter but a quality relief prospect for nothing helpful.
I personally wouldn’t want valdez either, im going to watch his career closely now though
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
yeesh, you guys act like every single batter in bmo should hit 30+ homeruns
the kid is 19, a projected 99, great contact and eye, great defender, fantastic arm and amazing speed. not to mention health that is damn near unheard of.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I'd like Valdez in my minors
Although he’d be better if his speed was 95+.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 24, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
itll get there. hes only 19
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
glad they're still the pilots
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Feb 24, 2012 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
This is rapidly sliding into suck
No free agents and the computer won’t trade unless the offers are larded down with several dubious prospects. What fun is that?
Looks like I’ll have to leave my rebuild in limbo. Not a good place to be.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
yep
that were i was immediately after winning the series. cant really compete, but rebuilding takes 6 seasons. only option to keep it entertaining is to spend and deplete the system. thats how you get the florida boejouma. even worse, fan loyalty was so low that i couldnt resign 2 of 3 key players for the next few season.
i feel ya 3run
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i can't trade with 'em at all.
the worst was a fair one wherein the other team kept asking for a starting second baseman. murray was the centrepiece of the trade. very frustrating. if someone has traded with a team prior to you, you’re screwed as that team will be (even more) overloaded.
sounding like a broken record now.
the AL teams need to be trimmed down. It should be put it to a vote.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 24, 2012 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
no it shouldnt
we all agree
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
then is it just a question of how to do it? or who is to do it?
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 24, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
hazy said its not possible above somewhere
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Not possible to cut guys from AL rosters?
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 24, 2012 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
you can do it, but you have to take all their cash to stop 'em just signing a bunch of free agents to make up for it.
then if you do that, they can’t get in on the current free agent bidding.
IF they can bid on FA's, will they cut the fat off their roster?
If so, then I say let them bid
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 25, 2012 8:26 AM CST up reply actions
i said its not possible to limit roster sizes without physically cutting players
Im in the midst of a 65 hours in 6 days run at work. If Gus wants to go through and trim the 27 and overs in the cpu minor leagues Im for it. i did just pay the guy…
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 25, 2012 8:56 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
we're already into march
and many of us have made trades to make up for the lack of FAs depleting our rosters.
When we get into the next postseason I will cut all the older vets on cpu teams for the minimum.
bunch of lazy bums.
I could’ve had the AL teams lookin’ trim and fit for the club by yesterday.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 25, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
295, 2937
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
reply fail
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
damn you gus!!!!!!!!!!!1
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
hahaha!
1st move:
The St. Louis IX offer
Brad Chiste SP-23 (75+)
$1,000,000
to the Tampa Bay Sharks for
Don Ducharme SS-20 (49+++++)
because LAA wanted a starting RF and a young SS.
They almost bit on Cash straight up.
2nd deal:
That seem’s mutually beneficial. Let’s do it!
The St. Louis IX offer
Josh Cash RF-30 (88)
Don Ducharme SS-20 (49+++++)
to the Los Angeles Angels for
Reggie Godin RP-19 (88+)
that is some nasty raping and pillaging
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 26, 2012 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
one more
after signing big time FAs Jeff Dostal and Melky Cabrera I had to shed a little payroll.
added a young defensive ss. they said they wanted a starting ss. then came back wanting a 2B, then wanted a prospect in the final negotiation. bastards.
Offer was accepted!
Done deal!
The St. Louis IX offer
Mitch Marchant 2B-31 (90)
James Green SS-31 (84)
Alan Avery C-21 (69++)
to the Colorado Rockies for
Milton Cole SS-20 (72++)
Effin a,
I did not mean to win the bid on Derrick Cody after I made that trade with Washington. I have a ridiculously expensive payroll this year. Blahhh
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 26, 2012 4:18 PM CST reply actions
championship hangover is St lou. 1-4 to start the year
at least we werent outscored 52 to 25 through 6 games like Houston.
well this took an age. after trying for ages with the wires and the pilots,
i finally dealt with the highlanders (which is appropriate, i guess).
murray, minevich, assis, pebbles and five million
for
graziadei, waszak, andreski and mulrooney
reality for potential. besides waszak, who is already there. this allows them to compete now.
i admit to some shenanigans with pebbles. they kept saying they wanted a starting second baseman even though i was offering murray, so i got irritated and signed pebbles from the free agent pile to deal. that is why there is five million attached though. covers his contract. has anyone else had a similar difficulty with a cpu team not recognising an ‘IF’ player for his position?
mulrooney i am none too fussy about, i just clicked him at the end as a throw-in cos i saw he was on their trade block. surprised it went through.
If you go to the retract offer page you can copy and paste the trade here
it’d be more helpful, and easier for you to boot.
probably because it dislikes your shenanigans
signing someone off the free agency list just to make a trade work with the AI is cause for veto in my book. If they really wanted Pebbles they could have signed him themselves. Now he is a 90 rated 2B in AAA behind the other 2B you traded him. I call shenanigans as this could set a precedent. I give you points for creativity though
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Nope
If they really wanted Pebbles they could have signed him themselves
They couldn’t. Can’t sign free agents while they’re in debt.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 27, 2012 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
thats true
it is bizarre that they wanted both Murphy and Pebbles though. The 5 million craig spent doesn’t impress me much since he still has 20 million and will likely get millions more in the playoffs.
I guess if Pebbles was on the major league roster, it might not be the worst trade in the world but the whole thing seems shady as fuck.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
agreed
vetoed.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 27, 2012 4:21 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
how about if you kick pebbles back into the free agent pool, gimme back my five million
and send them ellsworth? they were going on about wanting a starter too.
oh god damn it
overturning this is going to be a major pain on my phone. damn you Craig!!!!!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 27, 2012 4:35 PM CST via Android app reply actions
like I said, I give craig tall props for figuring this loophole out it would just set a shitty precedent I think
it just demonstrates how Skynet is mentally challenged
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i concur
just trying to find a second to do this. Gus you around?
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 27, 2012 5:51 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
yup.
on it.
i’ve signed guys and traded them to cpu teams before ftr. its a trick i learned from the master 3run.
i suppose that was before the czar days.
I had just signed James Green (SS-31 (84)) and then traded him. In that instance though I had an offer out for him, came home after a night of cards and drinking and decided to spend like crazy on Melky and Dostal putting my clubs finances in peril in the process.
yeah, i just undid it, so adjust your line up accordingly.
but Im all for signing guys that have value and trying to move them to the AL.
Especially because I’ve done just that and couldnt find any takers!
I was stuck with my perceived value on the roster.
yeah, i've done it in the past and got stuck with the player too.
i’ll see if the cpu accepts the trade with someone else instead of pebbles.
This czar job is taking a toll
I’m expecting some taint punches at the methup
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
blurgh.
That’s a fair trade. It was good working with you.
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
Dann Petty LF-25 (81)
Stephen Pebbles 2B-31 (90) 2
$1,000,000
to the Los Angeles Angels for
Craig Beadles RP-24 (80+)
I don't see the problem
You essentially traded a 5th Outfielder and $1M for a really good reliever (premium in this league) who is signed to $300K for 6 years. If anything, this trade is tilted heavily in your favor.
by Chilihead90 on Feb 27, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You still trade Pebbles, ha!
That was my whole issue!
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
yeah, pretty fucked up
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
if i hadn't mentioned that i'd just signed him,
would you have known?
gus admitted to having done so before, are you going to retrospectively veto that too?
Its not my fault you told me about it
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
And I'm just saying
that scenario might be even worse. At least in the other one you were losing $5M, and weren’t getting a stud reliever signed at league min for max years.
What a shitty second sim.
My stud catcher has turned to shite after being ROTY. His stats are way down across the board.
just realized i still had a strict 4 man rotation going.
no wonder the suck.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Soooo Izturis is hitting the piss out of the ball already.
And he is expendable. Come on. I know someone wants him…
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 27, 2012 9:34 PM CST reply actions
MB watch, 2022
298, 2959
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I haven't drafted a talented pitcher in like 3 years.
My team insists on drafting only positional players until like the 4th round.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 27, 2012 10:19 PM CST reply actions
i bumped up the league projected income
because its sucks not being able to sign anyone until really late in the year.
I signed a guy in the previous sim but wouldnt have been able to without the fresh off a series title fan support.
dont bank on that current estimated total.
its the league at +100% instead of the +20-30% range you should expect.
I think I will do this a month into the season every year so no one is completely ruined in April by injuries.
I’ll tell everyone on here when I do it each time so you know the window of opportunity is open.
pending hazy’s approval of course.
sounds fine to me
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 28, 2012 8:32 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
how long will this be running?
naturally it takes place when i only play a weeks worth of home games this month.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i guess im confused as to what is/was supposed to happen
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
if you hadnt noticed
when the season starts your expected revenue is way off the mark and the game thinks you will make much less than you actually do when its all said and done. this effects your budget and doesnt allow you to add any FAs until its basically the all-star break. By doing this, we trick the game a month in to letting us address injuries or fill holes created by trades.
Did that affect attendance in any way?
Because I sold out every single home game during the last sim, and my tickets were at +30%
it didnt really do anything for me.
other than seeing my budget much higher than normal. i suppose that would been nice if i were not in debt
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
sp2.0
sent you a message
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 28, 2012 8:52 AM CST via Android app reply actions
I have a feeling it's gonna be tough to meet on him.
Maybe let’s wait until you know you have a solid chance that you’re probably playoff bound. I don’t want to screw you over by trading him to you if you’re not gonna make the playoffs. We’ll talk in July.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 9:31 AM CST up reply actions
Also, that'll give my rising SS a bit more time to develop a bat.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
No, no offer was made. After looking over his lineup I realized it'd be very difficult to meet on something.
I figured it’d be easier to relook at it closer to the trade deadline. I’m still open for all offers however.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
see your messages again
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 28, 2012 5:45 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Texas won't be starting a 69 rated LF anymore
The San Diego Friars offer
Rich Fine LF-27 (85+)
to the Texas Rangers for
Daniel Cooper SP-21 (75++)
probably should've asked for more considering how readily the CPU accepted it
Excellent. Call me if you have any other deals in mind.
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 28, 2012 9:27 AM CST up reply actions
Looks good to me,
A bit lopsided in the CPU’s favor even.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 9:28 AM CST up reply actions
It helps when you preface the trade with how it helps the other team
nice trade
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Holy crap.
I just realized that I’m terrified of San Fran.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 9:35 AM CST reply actions
Anyone interested in my AAA CF?
http://www.baseball-manager-online.com/bg.pl?page=scouting&id=1409429332
Phillips (68++) ?
Just looking for equivalent value
hey gus, your injury bug just bit me, 2 starters out for a month!
by gar ridge pride on Feb 28, 2012 12:01 PM CST reply actions
my 3b just went down a month
hurts. hurts real bad
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
looking for a front line starter
I will give 2 high 80’s potential pitching prospects. and $$$.
"There's too many (bleeping) guys on the computer. It's simple. I say that. Pete Rose never watched a computer. Rod Carew never did. All those hitters, they go out and see the ball, hit it and move on." - Ozzie
MB's got 300!!!
Only needs 35 more K’s!
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 28, 2012 2:25 PM CST reply actions
and then i bring him back down to earth.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 28, 2012 11:11 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
was always my intent
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 29, 2012 12:16 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
thanks, scouting team
He’ll either make the majors or spend his life in A-ball.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
by BoeJouma on Feb 28, 2012 10:23 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Hazy, I got another offer for Izturis, need some feedback on the one I sent you.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Feb 29, 2012 9:23 AM CST reply actions
Anyone who needs a shortstop ...
Easland (90) is available. I’ll let him go cheap.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Feb 29, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Im at work. don't hold on me if you have another offer.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Feb 29, 2012 1:53 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Minor trades
The Washington Nationals offer
Colin Petrie RP-22 (72+)
Kyle Robinson RP-20 (75+)
to the Baltimore Wires for
Daniel Bergeron RP-25 (75)
Troy Page RP-26 (71+)
The Washington Nationals offer
Brent Perez RP-33 (75)
to the Texas Rangers for
Manon Sirota RP-26 (69)
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
Offer was accepted!
No problem, I’ll see you in the post-season.
The Florida boejouma offer
Dennis Monnat OF-21 (74+)
Michael Kelley RP-28 (75)
Freddie Durazo SP-21 (80++)
Cletus Howard RP-20 (62)
Garret Ellis RP-18 (57+)
to the Colorado Rockies for
Bruno Zuidema CF-22 (74++)
Patrick Lee IF-19 (69+++)
July 31
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
need a cf and a 3b.
depth at pitching
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i wonder how long my team can hold on?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
C'mon contenders
Caniglia is totally available! Just looking for a stud CF prospect
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i would LOVE to
however i cannot
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Wait, he was in my system?
It says I didn’t re-sign him. Why would I have not re-signed him?
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 29, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
K Hazy, I agree Izturis isn't worth Caniglia, I thought you were asking for a 1-1 trade.
I was very confused, but excited.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 7:29 AM CST up reply actions
Actually the more I look at it, the more I think Izturis is almost as valuable.
Certianly not worth a 100 potential prospect. Izturis is actually better than him right now. On the offensive side, and especially at defense. The only value Caniglia has over Izturis is that I could resign him. But I don’t wanna resign him at 13 mil.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
and the whole being almost 15 years younger thing
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 10:01 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Doesn't make a difference this season, Izturis is better.
Only additional value Caniglia has is resignability, but not at 13 mil, at least not for me.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Baltimore needs a CF
My guy is in AAA and can play now. Plus Baltimore was broke.
For me, I needed to clear space in AA for my CF in AA who’s raking.
The San Diego Friars offer
David Phillips CF-23 (68++)
$2,000,000
to the Baltimore Wires for
Ian Chaudhry RP-22 (67+)
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 29, 2012 11:06 PM CST reply actions
Uhmm yeah
All the AL teams are broke, we keep them that way.
This brings up a good point, I’m going to suggest we disallow the movement of cash to the computer in trades, because it isn’t a fair commodity since it is just taken away from them anyway.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
It's only half of the equation.
Fair value and competitive balance have to continue to exist, in my opinion anyway
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i agree. which is why teams that manage their budgets to have cash
ought to get the benefit of being able to throw in some to complete a trade.
it probably means they haven’t spent big on free agency.
I agree with Hazy on this one.
Sweetening the deal with cash only takes care of your half of the equation. I don’t think it’s fair that it can’t come back to hurt you by not giving them cash. I vote either we disallow it, or any cash you trade with the computer has to be doubly taken away by the commish after the trade is made.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
i've read your post three times and I have no idea what you mean
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 1, 2012 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
lost me too
im trying to deal with the computer right now.
they said i was close straight up.
i added 2M to sweeten the pot and they told me Im so dense I have small planets in orbit around me.
Hard to explain.
I mean if you make a trade with a CPU for 4 mil, the trade is good. Then Hazy comes in and takes 4 more mil from you, so it costs you 8 mil. I dunno, maybe that’s extreme, I just don’t think it’s fair that you can trade currency that they don’t actually get to use.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
Let's be real here.
I’m still giving it up.
If you have an issue with them not being able to use it, then you have a problem with it being taken away. Not with the fact that I’m giving it up.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 1, 2012 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
we're talking about moving assets that are then immediately taken away
nobody has made an argument yet defending that.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 11:02 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
taken away from you when you trade them to the cpu
seems to me cash only helps the deals that are right on the cusp with the cpu. its not the end all be all for the computer.
agreed.
i dont see the porblem dealing cash to the cpu
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Im still not convinced
something something integrity of the game
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 11:40 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
cash is immediately replacable though
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 11:24 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Here's an argument.
Let the CPU sign FA’s after the FA bidding process.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 1, 2012 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
thats when they sign fa's a week in to the post season
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
In any event, this would be a fair trade even without the 2mil.
At least I can agree on that one.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
Shifting Arnold to left field, really fucked up his development.
I ruined him, and overpaid to keep him long term.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
O'Reilly is likely to become available too
I know most of you will be/are looking for relievers. You can start offering whenever.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
SOB 2.0, you were an hour late and I took the deal anyway.
I wanted to upgrade my back up SS since Giarratano is ancient and Miller is fading fast.
So first I did this.
The St. Louis IX offer
Raul Sala 3B-28 (82)
Jeffery Monson RP-29 (81)
to the Detroit Tigers for
Doug Kaufer SS-30 (85)
Then I tried to deal Miller with Baltimore and Cleveland since they both wanted SS.
Not for that price they didnt, with comparable talent on board already. They both strung me along nicely though. An hour later and nothing.
Then that jackass scottypods comes back with a counter after like 4 days IRL for Izturis, so I take that. Because he can start for me.
The Arizona Giorgios offer
Cesar Izturis SS-42 (89)
to the St. Louis IX for
Gene Hamilton SP-18 (71++)
Now I have entirely too many SS in the system, pushing Milton Cole to A ball. I decide I want him to develop for his maximum AAAA career for some reason.
I finally find a taker for Miller. How KC was in contention with this guy starting at SS is beyond me.
The St. Louis IX offer
Darek Miller SS-32 (84)
to the Kansas City Monarchs for
Peter Meinhart RP-20 (79+)
Cole still is in A though, with Kaufer in AA for some stupid reason.
Fuck it, I’ll go with the senior brigade at SS. Combined age of 81 years.
I flip Kaufer for bullpen help to make up for the loss of Monson in the first deal.
The St. Louis IX offer
Doug Kaufer SS-30 (85)
to the Cleveland Warriors for
Clark Picard RP-32 (75)
If I got the offer for Izturis an hour earlier I’d still have Sala and Monson and be better overall.
wow, the narrative is entertaining
the picture in my head is of you drinking out of a coffee pot with your eft hand grasping your forehead as you mouse through hours of trade proposals. So you got Jean-Luc Picard, Meinhart and Izturis for Sala, Kaufer, Hamilton and Miller. Do you want me to veto these for you?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
thats captain picard to you.
nah, i made my bed.
i just made a move with hazy, too.
The St. Louis IX offer
Melky Cabrera CF-37 (89)
Jairo Gagnon CF-19 (74+++)
to the Milwaukee Brewers for
Brett Caniglia OF-29 (95)
Ben O’Reilly RP-26 (85+)
all in baby.
and now i flipped O'Reilly for my catcher of the future,
make it stop.
That’s a fair trade. It was good working with you.
The St. Louis IX offer
Ben O’Reilly RP-26 (85+)
Jeff Graham RP-18 (69++)
to the Los Angeles Angels for
Graham Engleking C-23 (75+++)
Hahahaha this diatribe is amazing.
My bad about the late offer, I was trying to figure out what exactly Hazy was looking for at the same time. Ahh well, seems to have worked out for the best for you. …I think. I lost track after the third trade.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
rhub, offer sent
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
It better be a good one...or prepare for the wrath of Rhubarb.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
well they were brutal offers
his light hitting shortstop prospect (73++) straight up for Van Kyle (90) or 24 yearold OF Schott (90+). I don’t really see that SS as an asset boe…I need pitching prospects but SCHOTT IS UNTOUCHABLE.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i tried to retract the one for schott
but i knew you were looking to get rid of vankyle and tapani would have been your best ss prospect.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
tapani is 300k through 2027
is fast, already has a better eye, power will develop to at least equal to lacey if not more, and is has a much higher health rating.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
and is already way faster
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
My team doesn't steal bases
I am just not interested in that guy
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
doesnt mean it was brutal
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Van Kyle is one of my best hitters and relatively cheap
and that SS is not very good. I get where you are coming from but I can veraciously say it is kind of brutal. I am not necessarily wanting to to get rid of Van Kyle, he is just one of my more attractive pieces.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
your strategies are funky
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
that could be why my team sucks on the teat of cock
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Goddammit.
egus is gonna win the WS again with that team. ARGH I should’ve won last year when I had the chance.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 1, 2012 12:01 PM CST reply actions
Dynamite finally go boom
The Washington Nationals offer
Brian McLaskey 2B-19 (77+++)
Mike Goldsworthy SP-29 (93)
to the Houston Boomtown Rats for
Jorge Imaz 1B-20 (84+)
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
And out of a misplace sense of solidarity with you lunkheads
I attempted this trade to improve the Sox Machine’s sorry starting rotation:
The Washington Nationals offer
Brian Deck SP-32 (86)
to the Chicago Sox Machine for
Darren Pantelides 3B-23 (71++)
They, of course, rejected it and called me a moron. Gotta love this game.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 1, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
i resemble that remark!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 5:24 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I have a talented bullpen
people need talented bullpenz?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
my record shows not.
//shudders
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
With very little fanfare
Buehrle is at 305 wins and 3009 K’s. Time for the fountain of youth to wear off, sniff.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
by Rhubarb on Mar 1, 2012 3:36 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Anyone have a good catching prospect that is stuck behind and needs to be moved?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Baltimore has Offerman stuck behind Mauer. I tried to rescue him but the computer rejects everything. Their Maynard is good too. Seattle has Duffy and Crawford.
Too much talent stuck in the AL minors.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 1, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions
it was all i could do to get furton from them.
ended up giving them offerman in that trade
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
How about the season
that Albie Carlile is putting together?
An early season injury opened the door, and he has arguably been the best pitcher in the league ever since. Makes up for last years ERA leader, World Series MVP All-Star Ace throwing up a +5 ERA.
Your whole pitching staff is pretty ridiculous
I’m surprised you haven’t been accused of shenanigans when you’ve got Miller and his crappy ratings doing that kind of work in the set-up spot.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 1, 2012 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
he's new to the role as of this sim
i have better options but I want to get them experience down on the farm and mature a bit.
Nats fans are happy that
the infamous Shadoian finally got his act together.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 1, 2012 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
his ratings are too good to be that bad for long
the game just generally dislikes young pitchers players.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 1, 2012 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
Nintendo*
That misspelling really, really hurts.
first sim where my bullpen showed its face
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Ahh....I see Mark Buehrle hasn't been adjusted yet
He just tore through the lineup.
boo fucking hoo
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 11:26 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
build a better team then
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 1, 2012 11:26 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Lol, I'm just saying
I thought the goal was to get him to 300, not to let Buehrleborg buzzsaw through teams until he is 60
He's already buzzsawed a number of teams, wouldn't be fair to them.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Shoeless i sent you a message about the relievers you asked about
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i didn't ask about any relievers...
but I appear to be good on bullpen. thanks tho.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 1, 2012 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
Lets see what dome drunk trades
i can make tonight are. comone CPU tem, let’s give me a bullpen
also, your bullpen is complete shit
I’ll hook you up with some dudes, I also have McMahon and Miles that I am willing to move
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
good offers, and if i had any depth i probably would have accepted one fo those.
however, at the moment, i dont see a fit with those trades. thanks for the interest though rhub!
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
dont look
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
At your record.
But do look at the trade offer I’ve sent you.
by 3E8 on Mar 2, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
you didnt offer me anything
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Oh I was continuing the conversation to Shoeless.
by 3E8 on Mar 2, 2012 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
I did.
It’s intriguing. I’ll look again in the morning.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 2, 2012 11:50 PM CST up reply actions
Did you end up against it?
If not, could we work out a sign-and-trade?
by 3E8 on Mar 4, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
wasn't feelin' it.
I think he’ll be a great, impact bat next year
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 4, 2012 11:06 PM CST up reply actions
2022 boejouma
“whats a pythag??”
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
finally put together an 8-2, and how does gus respond? 10-0. the bastard.
my hitting is picking up finally, as long as my pitchers keep it together i ought to be fine.
RP Carlo Gutierrez is available
For those of you rich kids with with money to spend. Player Page
oof. thats a hefty contract
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
It wouldn't be a problem
If he could get that ERA down. He has had a stellar career, his ERA is just so bloated this year. His peripherals are solid, he is just letting everyone score I guess.
its a problem for me, thats for sure
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
offer sent. though not for gutierrez
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Send that again
The second player is listed as “Bad Player”, which already isn’t a good sign. Ha.
weird. its a one for one
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Oh well in that case
I wholeheartedly reject that deal. Fuller is better and cheaper. I’ll be back from class in about an hour of less if you want to send anther one.
Also, any trade for Fuller
I’d want a 3B back so I can move Estes to LF where he should be. He is a butcher at 3B.
anyone want some jugo assis action?
he is at 86(95), but isn’t getting the playing time to make the jump. wouldn’t want much. reliever or an outfield prospect would do.
Too expensive for my blood
Unless you wanted to take Gutierrez from me.
Right, but Assis is also a rental player
that is about to get expensive.
thats what he wants with you
more often than not that number jumps 3 or 4 mil on another team
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I must have been thinking of someone else
Who was asking for $9M next year. My bad.
Yeah, I'd be interested in him
If Gutierrez is part of the deal. I can’t absorb that much new money on my club.
Craig you have far too much talent coming out of your minors
youminors you are what we call in the trade a player editor
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 2, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
a what now?
are you suggesting that i have been slipping hazy and gus twenty dollars to look the other way whilst i mess with the ratings?
boejouma demands robobuerhle be brought back to life
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Close. More like 74
Is Bonds still the record holder in this game w/ 73?
Mr. 3Run
id like to hear what your thoughts are on faustino.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
You are
fishing for compliments. Weak.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 2, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
i did no such thing, simply asked your opinion
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
He's good
and really young.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 3, 2012 7:07 AM CST up reply actions
Oh ok, Boneta
Just had a 4 HR game. Having a career season right now at SS.
Check out the career arc
of Jason Meade, failed 1B. The man who programmed this mess of a game was either an idiot or had a nasty sense of humor. I’m betting on idiot.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
According to Joe Pos
Players actually peak around age 24-26, and then start a big decline around 29 or 30. http://joeposnanski.si.com/2012/02/10/aging-with-chart/
Meade certainly peaked at age 25, but he just saw his decline happen a little sooner, or more drastically. Or maybe, his age 25 season he took steroids, and should have really peaked at around a 40 HR guy
I overdid the steroids
now he’s a physical wreck.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 3, 2012 7:08 AM CST up reply actions
my pytahg is starting to even out.
im still a lucky mother fucker, but tis gettin gcloser to my record
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
CPU Trade
I knew we could work this out.
The Milwaukee Brewers offer
Gerald Long OF-23 (85+)
Joe Woodford C-20 (72++)
Nicholas Dudley LF-18 (67++++)
to the Baltimore Wires for
Kasey Maynard C-21 (71+++)
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
wow.
wow wow wow. this better get vetoed
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
also, hazy, youve got to take buerhlebot down
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
just out of curiosity
why would it get vetoed? cpu accepted on first bid. the young kid is 100 potential and Baltimore is set at catcher plus i sent my current starting lf over who is having a very nice year. if it gets overturned I’ll abide by the ruling but I think i over paid a little to ge honest.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 3, 2012 11:55 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I should have opened lower
But, that’s life.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
This definitely not getting vetoed
This is what real trades look like
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
thats the most lopsided trade ive seen
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
long for maynard would have been a good deal.
maybe long/woodford for maynard. this is grossly overpaying for a prospect that is going to be blocked in hazy’s system anyway.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
yes
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
anticipating a stingy computer i opened big and it was accepted.
and i don’t know who you see in my system that is going to block him … he’s automatically the best catcher i have now
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 4, 2012 12:45 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
their names are bill duke and jack hammond
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i reiterate my prior statement
he’s better than both of them at an age appropriate level
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 4, 2012 10:44 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
So the guy with league worst scouting is attempting to rate the decisions of the guy with the highest scouting?
Does not compute.
Duke: 71(78)
Hammond: 71(81)
Maynard: 71(96)
Clearly, my logic was questionable.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
he may have the best potential
but you cant argue that the kid is blocked
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I can, because if it becomes an issue when I feel the kid should be promoted, I will simply cut the other two that have no value to me outside of being future back ups.
For now, he’s 21 and has bounced between A and AA with my system and Baltimore. As far as I’m concerned, he’s right where he needs to be.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
i still think you way over payed.
but, such is life
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
if a real person wants to overpay for a computer player
I fail to see the problem with it
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Agreed.
The point of vetoing is to protect the stupid computer, not the stupid players. …No offense Hazy.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 5, 2012 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
For the record, I didn't think they would value a couple of left fielders that much
For a potential stud player at a premium position like catcher.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
Ray Cruz is on waivers.
If anyone wants him, you can have him, for free.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 3, 2012 3:58 PM CST reply actions
I am giving away players tonight
Hit me up before 8 with your needs
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I make a big move for a 3B
He dominates, but then my bullpen shits down their leg, and now I’m 5.5 GB. Son of a bitch.
Yeah, despite the contract
I’m glad I was able to add a slugger and drastically improve my defense by moving Estes from 3B to LF, where he should be. My offense is so good I had to send my 88++ (100) OF to the minors. I wanted to try and trade Fuller, just to clear another $4M, but he is doing so damn well this year I didn’t want to send him down. My team is friggin stacked, so we better make it a tighter race that it is right now.
Well, before the last sim
He was batting about .320ish. Chillda is going to be my leadoff man of the future, but he is not living up to his 96 contact, 92 speed, 94 eye ratings yet.
I shouldn't be in the race
but Atlanta and Florida spit the bit and I beat up on the NL West. 1 game out. Weird.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
your run prevention is pretty much the bee's knees.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 4, 2012 9:25 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
yep, that sim sucked.
should have been the one that made sure i have a goo cushion going in to the final month or so
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Your pitching is horrible
I wouldn’t expect to make the playoffs
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i dont expect to.
however, its hard to ignore a team thats been in first since june
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
seriously
wtf are they even doing in the hunt?
FLA is my choice for first round opponent out of the contenders.
You guys just like pulling boejou's chain
Florida’s top 3 starters are good, and Faustino could go off at any time. Bullpen is a shambles, but Granby and Allen are in reserve in the minors (why? It’s a trap!). They could be tough in the playoffs.
Atlanta has the best pythag in the east, but his starting pitchers are showing their age.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 4, 2012 11:44 AM CST up reply actions
why the shit does everyone miss chuck drew?
i wanna know why this guy is so great
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Cuz he's hitting a league leading .326 with a .959 OPS,
And because he’s hilarious. You should hear the jokes he tells in the clubhouse. Comedy gold. And he’s basically the nicest guy you’ll ever meet.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 4, 2012 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
Poor Carlos Quentin.
I’ll let him retire in Arizona though. He deserves it.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 4, 2012 10:41 AM CST reply actions
Sooo San Fran and San Diego both started strong, but have just tailed off.
Thank youuuu fellas.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 4, 2012 10:47 AM CST reply actions
You're now certain
to go 1-9 in the next sim.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 4, 2012 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
Series against CHC and COL?
Not too worried about the next sim.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 4, 2012 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
HA. Suck it, I went 2-8, NOT 9-1.
Yay….
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 4, 2012 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
It's uncanny
how fast Skynet detects hubris and punishes it.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 4, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
.5 games back 30 games ago
Then 2.5 back 20 games ago, then 5.5 back 10 games ago, and now 9.5 back. And all my injuries took place before that skid. Unbelievable. My hitters are all dominating, but I think each pitcher added at least 1.00 to his ERA. Coooooool.
sweeping the crawfords in the burgh was surprising
especially considering my rotation has been maintaining 2 of the 5 on the DL. One comes back healthy, another pulls up lame.
good thing I signed Grienke.
The worst team in the AL East
would be leading the AL West.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
and the worst team in the central would give the best in the west a run for their (negative) money
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
This season may be over for San Fran
But the young players have progressed mightily. Estes went from an 85 (91) to a 94 (97). Chillida went from an 85 (100) to a 92 (100). Chamberlain from an 84 (100) to 88 (100), Bolcar from 68 (96) to 76 (100). Deering from 92 (95) to 95 (97), O’Rourke from 73 to 77, Daniak from 75 (88) to 80 (88). And a few other increases here and there. Only Fuller and Wyrick saw a decline. No idea how Wyrick goes from 94 to an 87, during a career season at age 28. Kind of interesting.
Oh, just noticed former MVP and current MVP candidate
Nomar Tavares is out for the season. Greeeeeeeeaaaaat.
that last sim, mark buehrle went from a 90 to a 95.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
nope
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
its been 0 all year though
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
huh
harrington hit a 2 run walk off triple in that last sim
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i was swept by the robo-phils
c’mon man.
by gar ridge pride on Mar 5, 2012 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh
My potential superstar left fielder is out for 374 days.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
whats the prognosis?
Thats the longest I’ve ever seen, could it be career threatening?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
torn rotator cuff
I’ve seen equally long, but I’m not sure how well they recover afterwards. Should make for an interesting study.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
could you please tell me why gus' team has the lowest runs allowed
considering how poorly rated his pitching staff is? If it is because St. Louis will always and forever be in 1st place then I might stop even trying. Craig’s team should be mopping gus’ team. If its luck why doesn’t my team ever get that lucky?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Highest rated defense in the league
I’d start there. And I’d say his pitching is league average, which combined with a very good offense, makes for a very good team.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
overall pitcher ratings are worthless
its the power, accuracy and movement.
but if i am currently rated low its probably because my highest rated guy is on the DL and I replaced him with a mid-60s Grienke.
by e-gus on Mar 5, 2012 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I am just jealous
I would like to revel in some meaningless glory but of course I reside in graigusmania division with 3e8 and the fine doctor waiting in the weeds
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Hey Cubbies
Starting a RF in LF and a LF in RF has your entire team disoriented. No wonder they’re struggling. That and general Cub-ness is killing you.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 5, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Also, I am not the cubbies
A replica of old comiskey was built on the ashes of wrigley field (but also unfortunately an Indian burial ground, dot not feather)
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
9-1
I cured your team’s dyslexia. The fee is your next 1st round pick.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 5, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
Holy shit, it's like Skynet is watching our boards.
And punishing us accordingly.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 5, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure 3RH IS Skynet.
Like a bastardized combination of HAL, the War Games computer, Christine and the Bill James of a similar multiverse as the one we live in.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
by Rhubarb on Mar 5, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Does that actually make a difference?
Because my whole OF is full of CFers, and I wasn’t sure if that mattered.
of course it matters
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
You would think an outfield full of CFs would be great
But the game doesn’t seem to be smart enough to translate position shifts.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 5, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, that was my point
I figured I was helping more than hurting by stacking my team with optimal positioned players. I was also planning on acquiring shortstops to fill 2B needs as well, but apparently that makes too much sense to work.
yeah
basically you have to think in retard to be good at this game. Haha.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
You should've seen my wonky defense two years ago.
And they were ridiculous.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
Deering should reach about 650 Ks
by the end of his 3rd pro season. At 20 years old, if he keeps up this pace, he could pass Nolan Ryan by age 42. lol.
check out cepeda on hazys team
dude had over 1k in his 1st 5 seasons
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Actually, about 950, but yeah
Cepeda was 20 when he made his MLB debut though. Deering has been in the league since he was 17. Either way, I’m stoked to see how his career turns out.
So I'll be in Ft. Myers tomorrow interviewing Red Sox players
And I am thinking Pete Ruiz has to be someone I talk to. This impression is amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA4KvbeM_vI&feature=BFa&list=LLaZ7wSXCrij9waf4abuDezA&lf=mh_lolz
Who do you work for?
You should hit up sanibel island, used to go there as a kid
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I work for Chili's, lol
But I’m a student at Ball State, and I am in a baseball spring training class. I shit you not. So we are down in Florida all this week going to different camps and interviewing players. Kolbrin Vitek is my #1 source (BSU alum, and 1st RD pick by Red Sox)
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYY
baybackbabybackbaybackbabybackbaybackbabybackbaybackbabyback
SAWIIIING BABY BACK
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Cool
I’m making my first spring training trip this year. Seeing games in Sarasota and Orlando next week.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 5, 2012 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
I'll be down there too.
Sarasota all week.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
I'm in Sarasota right now
Got here Sunday night, and staying until Wednesday. Then moving to the Atlantic side for the rest of the week I think.
oh baby
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
look at the year lashan currie is having
definite roy candidate
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
also, sowden has 61 assists
61!
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Here's an interesting question.
Aristia, the left fielder that’s out for a year, will be up for a new contract next season, if I sign him to a long term deal, I won’t have to pay for it till he comes back, right?
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
it will go towards your cap
but you dont have to pay him while on the DL, i believe
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yes
And I believe you can even wait until the end of next year to sign him, because he will be asking for significantly less I’d assume.
i'm delighted that none of the other wildcard contenders have taken advantage of my recent wilt.
only 1 game over .500 since the end of july.
Well mine has too. Ugh, I'l be lucky if I make it into the playoffs.
Then I get to run into the IX buzzsaw again. That was fun last time.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 5, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
ive been paying close attention
ive been right with you, no more than 2 or 3 games behind you. none of that matters though so long as wash and atl stay below me
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Ah damn, San Fran
Crawled from 9.5 back to 4 in 20 games, but it looks like that dream comeback is about over now. 6 GB with about 14 left, I’ve lost faith.
Yayyy and I keep your head underwater for one more season!
But the clock is ticking…
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
im so excited to have mellet and schulz of my books.
mellet will be missed though.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
im sure
im glad about my decision of standing firm on faustino though
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Hah, I had to work you over for a while
To get Feinberg 88 (96) and Bolcar 76 (100), so I wasn’t even going to push it and demand Faustino. I’ll definitely be interested to see how their careers progress and assess the choices we made.
deering is so nasty good.
cant wait to see what 3run throws at you for him
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Haha, we can start with a King's Ransom
If he can get his HR problem solved, he is going to fill his shelf with Cy Youngs.
sadly only if you have an offense.
cuz you know, wins are not important
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
I think my offense is very good
It’s my bullpen and probably defense that are hurting me.
Should have upgraded the bullpen eh?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I did upgrade my bullpen.
I added Douglass 82+ (90) who will make $300K through 2025. And Dainiak and O’Rourke both gained about 3 pts in their rating too. I’m glad I didn’t trade for more payroll, especially since it allowed me to add Kaminski
Streaks into the playoffs!
I do not wanna be the 4 seed though. Would greatly appreciate if Florida or Pittsburgh lost a couple games plz?
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 9:59 AM CST reply actions
Pfft. boe, what are you doing in the playoffs? With that offense and pitching staff?
PFFFFT.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
I bet if we play, I beat you
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
You hear that egus???
You’re totally gonna sweep EVERYONE and WIN EVERYTHING.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
the sim stops before beginning post season play, right?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
You have to wait until 8am to see if you won the first series
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
right, just wanted to make sure the sim stopped before the playoffs
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
its time to dance, craig
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
question,
if i were to win, and scottypods2 were to win, who would have home field in the next series?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
FUCK. I lost Hinojales for 18 days????
That’s not good.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
October 2nd. I lost him October 2nd.
THE LAST GAME. Sonofabitch.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
so in translation, is that "boejouma?"
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Its 'IX' because I don't think i'll be making it to the next round...
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 6, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
well my starting 2B is out 7 days
thats probably my weakest position on the bench, too.
do i go with the guy who can hit a little bit but sucks at D or the aged ss out of position who can pick it but cant hit a lick as the replacement? It doesnt matter, in my experience, injuries on the last sim mean skynet has deemed its just not your year. we both have the injury though, so thats weird.
i wonder what determined i get you instead of fla since you are even steven.
To answer your question
please research maxims pertaining to counting poultry in a pre-hatched state.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 6, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
In this case he can safely ignore
the sub-sections of chicken wisdom related to which came first, crossing roads, and skies (falling).
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 7, 2012 5:47 AM CST up reply actions
Haha, that was a good joke.
So who gets home field advantage in the ‘consolation round?’
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 7, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions
outdid my pythag by .030
awesome
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
well im going to bed.
hopefully i wake to find some good news.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
it certainly was good news, yes.
hopefully the crawfords make their way back to their rightful place as the best in baseball.
watch out for the monarchs
or robobuerhle
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
that is, after steamroll gus
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
the monarchs are gone, which is a shame.
coulda reignited the old negro league rivalry.
i’d obviously prefer to play boston. buehrle, the alds mvp, scares me. he threw a one-hitter in his game.
couldn't hold onto 3 late-inning leads.
disheartening.
by craigws on Mar 7, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Hilarious string here in a reverse crystal ball
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Damn, lost the first two by a narrow margin.
Sigh. Good pitching. Hinojales would’ve helped.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 7, 2012 8:43 AM CST reply actions
Wtf. In game 1 my pitcher issued an IBB to Canigula with 2 outs, leading by 1.
NO ONE ON. Next AB Dostal hits a 2 run homer. It would’ve been tied if Canigula got out instead of intentionally walked. What kind of bullshit managing is that??
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 7, 2012 8:46 AM CST up reply actions
the dude is kind of a monster...
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 7, 2012 6:06 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Wow, my offense overall just got destroyed in that series.
Nice pitching egus. Killed me again with it.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 7, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions
sad to see mellet and karacigan go
mellet is still the best FA i ever picked up (followed by bj upton). dude gave me so many innings with a very low OBA despite his crap health rating. karacigan is the only pitcher to have such a suck rating and pitch beautifully over my tenure as a manager. hes also the only one to throw a no hitter for me.
schulz? fuck you man
and im fairly certain johnny gomes is going to retire once this season is over. dude sits at # 7 all time for HRs
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
by BoeJouma on Mar 7, 2012 7:38 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This is so fucking funny
Cheer up boe, next season is 4 or 5 days away as the world turns!
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
OH THE HUBRIS.
The STEAMROLLERS??? Ohhh egus. You will surely be punished by Skynet, destroyed by your own creation.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 7, 2012 8:52 PM CST reply actions
Oh, the humanity!
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 8:45 AM CST up reply actions
a drubbing it was!!!
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 8, 2012 9:42 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
and robobuerhle goes out on top
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
2nd day of ST games in the books
Got to hang out on the field with all the Jays/Pirates players. Got to stand around and talk to Adam Lind and Rajai Davis in between taking swings in BP. It was incredible.
by Chilihead90 on Mar 7, 2012 9:37 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
grats
sounds super sweet
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
The grind continues....
Waking up early again tomorrow morning and heading off to Mets camp and seeing a Mets/Marlins game. If I get to meet Mark Buehrle, I just may shed a tear.
I am itching to head south; we leave Saturday
We’re going to:
Monday 3/12 – Phillies/Pittsburgh in Bradenton
Tuesday 3/13 – Rays/O’s in Sarasota
Wednesday 3/14 – Nats/Braves in Orlando
Want that 80+ weather.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 5:50 AM CST up reply actions
I am going to the Bahamas on the 18th
no basedballs
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
if i track you down I'll buy you a cold beverage
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 8, 2012 9:16 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Its time for Dr. Frankenstein to eliminate his creation
Godspeed egus, godspeed. Robobuehrle is on the DL..hOW CONVENIENT! Can haz boolee 3rd ring?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
In the end, it was Gus' pitching that let him down.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
So the Skynet teams signed dozens more players to
$300K 6-year contracts. Finally ready flush their older players out into free agency?
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
Their older minor leaguers I mean
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 8:47 AM CST up reply actions
Yup. T'will happen before the next sim.
Gus and i will get after it.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 8, 2012 9:17 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
the AL is on its way
Im currently working my way down the list, and am cutting guys from Detroit if you want to start on the bottom and work your way up, Hazy. I can probably knock it out in the next hour though as long as I don’t get interrupted too much.
I paused to show this one:
Julio Perez retired upon release to Free Agency
Everyone else so far has just been added to the FA pool.
27 and older for 300K in the AL are getting set loose.
With a few exceptions- Jason Kubel, terrible and in his 40s, gets to keep living the dream for example.
ok the AL is considerably younger
there must be a cap on how many players the game allows in the FA pool or Oakland just has a knack for acquiring has-beens. A dirty dozen of them retired upon their release.
Three from Seattle have quit so far too, and Im only into the outfielders.
and now I broke something.
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just happened to me too
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Damn boe,
Andy Kaye at 88 rating wins the Cy Young. Badass.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 8, 2012 9:52 AM CST reply actions
awesome huh?
he started with a 92 rating this season. he definitely wore down
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
how in the world did Pancho win ROY over Currie!??
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
didnt exceed the ABs though
this was his real roookie season
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Excellent
That will liven up the offseason.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
BMO dudes, maybe you guys can help me out
I joined an auction keeper fantasy league, four owners from the previous year bitched out because it cost too much and I am one of the 4 new owners. The 8 incumbant teams got to keep 5-8 players. Their remaining players along with the players from all four teams are put into an expansion draft pool which happens tonight. The way it works is a player can only be under contract for 3 years then their contract expires and they go into the auction draft. I have the first pick and we have….
Miguel Cabrera $34/final year
Adrian Gonzalez $25/final year
Kershaw $14/final year
Prince $31/second year
I am thinking Adrian for the cheap price, save 9 bucks off Cabrera…My hope is Jay Bruce 11/2 and Starlin Castro 11/2 makes it back to me on the snake….or Jered Weaver 17/2. I know it is tough to assess because you don’t have all the information but is this a sound strategy for the first pick? Or should I go cheap with Kershaw?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
kershaw.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
maybe egus or you can tell me differently but I kind of feel like I can get pitchers later in this expansion round
top 5 pitchers available for me to draft
Kershaw 14/final
Hamels 21/2
Weaver 17/2
Lincecum 33/2
Gallardo 25/2
I pretty much have to get one of those guys though. I’d very much like to get Weaver…I just don’t know what those other guys are thinking.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
id still go with kershaw
especially if you can keep him
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
You think?
You’re not buying into Comerica limiting his HRs?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
plus going to a new league...I am seriously considering it though...please give me an argument
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i'm with Gus. 2 years of Fielder at 31.
then id hope you get weaver or hamels
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
Do you think Fielder's stats will spike hitting in front of or behind Cabrera?
That should be a high powered lineup. Alright, you guys talked me into it.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I likely lose 3o to 40 points off the batting average too
its a standard 5×5 Rotisserie.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i've owned gonzalez a couple of times and end up being disappointed.
fielder should knock in a whole lot of runs, he plays everyday… his homers might dip a little bit. At the end of the day its obviously your call. Id just go with Prince.
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
Castro at 11/2 is also pretty nice.
may i ask what the salary limit is?
Kenwo4life=ratings. Just call me Mr. USA Today.
$260. Castro is a bargain, I'm hoping tat a Cub fan doesn't gobble im up in the first & 2nd rounds, Jay Bruce is a hell of a deal too
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
i'm not sure how it works and what you get points for,
but i’d be inclined to take the other three before prince, even with the second year. they are all better than him.
do you get points for wins & rbis? does it equate to WAR at all?
prince had that cheating bastard for some protection in the lineup last year, so i don’t imagine there’s gonna be a noticeable difference with that.
But he'd get Fielder for more years
If a salary cap isn’t a problem, why not lock up longer term talent?
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
When I play fantasy
I always fill all my hitting slots before taking any pitchers, but that’s just me. There always seem to be pitchers with good peripherals available late, if they didn’t put up good ERAs the year before.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions
Plus if I can save some money on positional, Halladay's contract expired and is up for auction, I could go at him heavy
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
its nothing fancy, 5x5
AVG, R, RBI, HR, SB and W, K, SV, ERA, WHIP
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
damn it
didnt get to the computer in time and washington(of course) signed the ss gallardo i wanted.
I'm kind of embarrassed
that I scooped up a bunch of guys cheap. I thought there would be a bidding war and I’d only get one or two. I got everyone I bid on with no opposition.
So I can trade you a SS if you want Easland (did well this year) or Kogan (good ratings, cheap contract).
I also have a very good young C (Poggi) if someone needs one.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
This is what happened
Fielder 31/2
Hamels 21/2
Castro 11/2
Choo 16/2
Weiters 15/2
Pineda 12/2
Joyce 6/1
Sandoval 17/2
Bruce and weaver went in the second round before it got back to me. I should have selected Avila instead of wieters but oh well. Avila was 6/1.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
I spent 129 of 260
Figured should spend it up since i know what im getting here. Only 2 other teams have more money tied up in keepers.
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Really? So most of my remaining budget to fill out the lineup and get three closers?
Any ideas on cheap starters?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
you'll be surprised how cheap you can get pitching
you might even regret some of your investments.
just constantly throw out SPs that you dont want to fill up everyone else’s rosters.
Let other people run out of money first or get down to $1 for each position remaining. It will happen.
I got Danks for $2 last season in a 12 team $260 auction league.
I think I paid $4 for Brett Anderson last season as well.
This is very useful insight and i appreciate you sharing it with me
That is a good strategy, throw the top pitchers out there as early as possible and see what the market is…you think I overpaid on Pineda and Hamels? Obviously last night’s draft wasn’t an auction. On the closer front, what is the limit of what you would pay for a closer?
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
those guys should probably be worth the money
but similar to what 3run said, bats first, then pitching.
My budget is usually about 66% for offense.
well although they were cheap, neither of them really worked out.
Anderson got hurt 2 months in, and Danks couldnt buy a W.
Wieters is the
Switch-Hitting Jesus®
There is no better choice.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 8, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
time to start the farm again. too many players reaching the end of their contracts without graduating AAA.
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
Kevin Norris SS-28 (92)
Rob Krajewski RF-24 (76++)
to the Seattle Pilots for
Fred Weber SS-20 (75+++)
February 12
Offer was accepted!
A “win-win” situation. I love this job!
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
Kevin Norris SS-28 (92)
Rob Krajewski RF-24 (76++)
$1,000,000
to the Seattle Pilots for
Fred Weber SS-20 (75+++)
San Fran is offering up Fuller
92+ ratings or higher on CONTACT, SPEED, EYE, & FIELDING. Led the league in steals in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
another deal.
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
Jugo Assis OF-27 (85+)
Ryan Kaur LF-23 (75+)
Bruce Waltz 3B-26 (71+)
Kurtis Thomas IF-23 (64++)
$2,000,000
to the Toronto Maple Leafs for
George Levin SS-30 (93)
which -finally- led to this. replenished my farm and gave them a chance to win now. also took stewart to give them some salary relief. they couldn't offer him the way cheaper contract.
A “win-win” situation. I love this job!
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
David Murray IF-30 (95)
Darryl Minevich C-28 (86)
George Levin SS-30 (93)
Allen Elsworth SP-30 (88)
$2,000,000
to the Los Angeles Angels for
Ian Stewart 3B-37 (69)
Scott Mulford C-18 (74+++)
Brian Sullivan OF-19 (73++)
Baron D’Auteuil SP-21 (71+++)
Enrico Rivera RP-24 (79+)
ironically, now stewart is here,
he doesn’t want $400k to see the year through, he wants $2.75M. the cunt.
always happens
players will renew on the cheap, so long as they stay with the team theyre on
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
and last of all:
Great, I’ll fax the paperwork right away.
The Pittsburgh Crawfords offer
Kevin Golish C-21 (70++)
Jeff Berringer OF-21 (68++)
to the Toronto Maple Leafs for
Scott Sloboda 2B-21 (71+++)
oh yeah. noah douglas is available for trade.
Noah Douglas SP-23 (79++)
looking for an infielder prospect of similar value.
quite some time after. still trying to decide what to do with him, am considering your offer though.
will make a decision by the first sim of the season.
Traded my surplus SS to Baltimore
They needed one. The CF I got back is a “meh” prospect but he might become useful.
The Washington Nationals offer
Alexander Kogan SS-28 (83+)
to the Baltimore Wires for
David Phillips CF-24 (69++)
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
All these trades are beyond fair
Very surprised to see craig rebuilding but you had so much depth, I guess it really is retooling the minors
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
pretty much. i had enough youngsters coming through to replace all those players.
though i now see that my second baseman has dropped about 7 points or so, which is extremely galling.
my pitching depth is even more ridiculous now.
players always drop in the offseason
they are no longer in mid-season form
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
huh?
dude is still a stud
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
he was rated 91+ for a brief period before reverting.
same thing happened with schaeffer, who went to 93+, but is now 84+. frustrating is all. hopefully they keep improving, else i’ve just made some missteps.
Yeah, Mario Chillida
Has dropped from a 92 to an 82 this offseason. That shit better not stick.
Gus,
Offer’d
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
REJECTED
no one in this game is worth the 21+ you are paying that catcher.
I wouldn’t take him for free, asking for 4 awesome pitchers is retarded.
in closing, yeah no.
Lol, I see it wasn't just me
That he was offering Sowden to. And he even asked for Deering as part of his package in return.
I'm starting two rookies and one sophomore in my lineup.
They’re all rated above 85, but I’m still worried.
ROBO-BUEHRLE
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i don't have access to my pc and editing stats is a pain from my phone. I'll put him on the free agent list. if any of the skynets try and sign him, we'll take him off and if any of you sign him you'll lose him and 20 mil. so hands off
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 11, 2012 12:24 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Anyone need CF Fuller?
92+ ratings or higher on CONTACT, SPEED, EYE, & FIELDING. Led the league in steals in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
http://www.baseball-manager-online.com/bg.pl?page=scouting&id=1351352944
oh really?
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
you guys
after the budget drop that happens at the start of the season, my payroll is STILL lower!!
un. common.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Saw the Pirates vs Phillies in Bradenton today
The Phillies started Juan Pierre in LF and Scotty Pods in RF.
I thought you guys would appreciate that.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
i can appreciate that neither of them are on the White Sox any longer
It came from afar and traveled sedately on, a shrug of eternity
Yep
The Phillies’ lineup without Howard, Utley, and Pence is real ugly.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 12, 2012 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That stadium
is in such a weird location.
Yeah, kind of squeezed into a low-end neighborhood
We go to Ed Smith stadium in Sarasota tomorrow. I get the feeling it’s a similar location.
Hey, anyone have tips on fun stuff to do around Sarasota? Daytime stuff. The game isn’t until 1:00, so we have time in the morning. Other than the beach we haven’t come up with any good ideas.
We Americans are a peculiar people. We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is. - Happy Chandler
by ThreeRunHomer on Mar 12, 2012 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I stayed in Sarasota 3 nights last week
We went to the Siesta Key beach, which was fun. We ate lunch at a place called Gilligans or something. It was decent. And then a couple of the nights we hung out at a place called World of Beers, which is next to the Comfort Suites we stayed in. Unfortunately though, we were busy every day we were there, so we didn’t get to do many “fun stuff”, outside of meeting MLB players of course, heh.
by Chilihead90 on Mar 12, 2012 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
trade
Bill Duke C and Jason Malone CF for Sox Machine’s Greg Theodore SP.
Moving Duke out of the system.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 12, 2012 3:03 PM CDT via Android app reply actions
My cousin Pete, who was the Astros a long time ago, when we started the league,
Just rejoined as the Phillies. You mind zeroing out his cash Hazy?
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 12, 2012 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
Also, can you release the ridiculous albatross contract of Yusimero Petit?
9.1 mil for this year and next year and he’s rated 68. Dunno wtf the computer was thinking.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 12, 2012 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
i gave him that
because (had i kept him) it would have paid him 10.8mil more than that for that year. plus, it optimized his trade value to the comp
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Not related to this conversation,
but what the Hell am I supposed to do with that extra $17.5M in proposed salary for the next 3 seasons? Do you not see that I am just under $100M already?
That’s not even mentioning the ridiculousness of sending three top SP prospects for him.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 13, 2012 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
craig's right.
your opening offers need some work. they just offend.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 13, 2012 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
sue me for opening the bid higher than may be necessary
trying to get the absolute most i can.
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
done and done
welcome (to him)! be sure to remind him this is the primary forum for the league
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 12, 2012 9:54 PM CDT via Android app up reply actions
also gave him a mil to play around with a bit
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 12, 2012 9:54 PM CDT via Android app up reply actions
Psssshhhh
I didn’t get the $3-4M in debt I inherited cleared out for me, nor did I get $1M of playing money. I demand retributions!!!!!
by Chilihead90 on Mar 12, 2012 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
its because i don't like you
remember? you got yours in free advice.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 13, 2012 9:20 AM CDT via Android app up reply actions
You sir
Have just made a very powerful enemy today.
Unloading a 90+ pitcher at league minimum salary
Rico Martinez SP-23 (92) is on the trading block. Looking for long term SP prospects. Send me an offer.
by ozzieismyhomeboy on Mar 13, 2012 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
You actually may want to just resign him
That $4.9M is he asking for over the next 5 years or whatever is pretty damn affordable. That being said, if you have any other players you want to trade, hit me up. I am flush with pitching prospects.
Well, that was fast
Who did you get in return?
Younger guy, signed through 2027 at minimum with better stats.
Kerry Bertola SP-22 (85+)
by ozzieismyhomeboy on Mar 13, 2012 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh yeah
You definitely won that deal. Kudos.
trade Philly-Seattle
Rico Martinez (SP) for Seattle’s Kerry Bertola (SP)
by ozzieismyhomeboy on Mar 13, 2012 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
blowing it up
The Florida Depth offer
Steve Holcombe 1B-29 (92)
to the Cleveland Warriors for
Angelo Maldonado SP-18 (68+++)
Tony Nordbye RP-18 (63++++)
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
he does look good yeah,
but it is a waste of resources trading for a reliever when you are resigned to sucking for a few seasons. you’ll likely draft a few good ones. better off trading for starters exclusively, then putting them in the pen if they don’t stick.
you're gonna have to, if you want any chance of resigning these guys when they eventually make it.
that, and if you want to fund your farm so that they actually improve.
this im aware
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Ughhhh my offense is stellar again this season,
But my pitching is just not getting it done. Especially my bullpen.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 14, 2012 12:27 AM CDT reply actions
updated trading block
take a look, its in a book
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
//
The Florida Depth offer
Randy Samuels 3B-26 (92)
to the Detroit Lords for
Dustin Whipple IF-21 (50+++++)
Brian Downey RP-20 (66+++)
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
//
The Florida Depth offer
Matthew Harrington OF-37 (80) 8
to the Boston Bean Eaters for
Jason Kubel RF-40 (68)
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
tried every single team for a bit a value
but every one turned trades down. finally i said to my self fuck it, and traded for whatever. sadly i got kubel. dudes gonna be cut as soon as possible
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
i know
but i want to keep guys down in the minors so they can develop properly
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
gotcha.
looks like it won’t take you that long to get back into the black. benefits of having been a good team recently.
yep
though i cant decide if i should be nice enough to drop ticket prices by 10 percent for not. i dont want to, but it may drive more people to the park to buy food and other shit
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
also, dropped all other expenses to $0
so i get out of debt faster and raise that shit even higher than it was.i i really need to get out of the red by season’s end. mr furton is the cather of the depth future so i have to re sign him
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
trades trades trades
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
Yup
brewers for sale. all offers considered.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 15, 2012 8:36 AM CDT via Android app reply actions
NL West is uncharacteristically brutal this year.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 15, 2012 11:23 AM CDT reply actions
it's about the same as usual for the top 3
only difference is LAD aren’t sucking.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 15, 2012 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
just like the 2010's of the nl east
shit was crazy
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
screw you pythag. my hitting has never performed this well
and my pitching is solid.
however, the pitching is nothing compared to gus’. lilmoes continues to beat his ratings, he’s almost buehrle-esque.
then there is brandon fucking mccarthy.
disheartening in the extreme.
San Fran
On something like a 18 or 19 game winning streak. Yet only 5 games ahead. I fear this could be the 3rd straight year where I am leading in to the summer, and then slip back.
you've got one helluva lucky rabbit's foot
as you’ve got four 35 year olds with less than average health that have yet to be injured.
by Shoeless In SC on Mar 15, 2012 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Nomar Tavares and Abe Alvarez
just simply do not age. Vessels and Boneta has declined this year though. I have a great prospect to fill every single one of my aging starters, but I’m worried I may need to bridge a few of them in because I don’t want to have to throw 70-75 rating prospects in to a starting spot. My general rule has been only 80+ prospects can make the team.
by Chilihead90 on Mar 15, 2012 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Alvarez
I just signed him to a long term deal through his age 46 season. Hah.
by Chilihead90 on Mar 15, 2012 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
check out Izturis
The ageless shortstop has filled in as the starting CF 5 times this season for some reason. His defense is just that good I guess.
Me and shoeless will not give up!
You best keep your foot on the gas.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Mar 16, 2012 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
offers.
accepting them.
"I'm holding out hope Reinsdorf can somehow use his amnesty clause on Rios"
-Duck99
by Hazymania on Mar 15, 2012 10:45 PM CDT via Android app reply actions
taking offers on sowden who has 30 bombs already.
dudes expensive though
"Rhubarb, if you wouldn’t mind, ram your taint into your monitor as hard as you can." - joewho112
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