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Forum: Talk Sports 05-26-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,436
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
As a Portlander, I would hardly describe myself...

As a Portlander, I would hardly describe myself as "begging" for a team. I can;t see anyone floating the idea of building a state-of-the-art ballpark in Portland.

For one thing, where would they...
Forum: Talk Sports 05-26-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,636
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
You seem to be describing the career of my old...

You seem to be describing the career of my old high school civics teacher, Toim Treblehorn. He had two managerial gigs. The first in Milwaukee lasted two years and was moderately successful. Then he...
Forum: Talk Sports 05-26-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,636
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I get that -- sort of. But that firing was 35...

I get that -- sort of. But that firing was 35 years ago. Almost all the roster wasn't even alive when Larussa managed the Sox. But its only been ten years since his last championship in 2011 in St....
Forum: Talk Sports 05-25-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,636
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I still can't get over the backward thinking that...

I still can't get over the backward thinking that put LaRussa in this situation (managing the Sox) at all. He clearly has no clue about the psychology of the generation he is working with. He might...
Forum: Talk Sports 05-25-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,447
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
MLS is very attractive to Central and South...

MLS is very attractive to Central and South American players due to one simple fact: their checks clear. The leagues at home have teams in their top flights that have trouble making payroll. This...
Forum: Talk Sports 04-20-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,447
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
But how in the name of Newton do they actually...

But how in the name of Newton do they actually curl? It's a similar mystery to a curveball -- the laws of physics seem to forbid it, yet anyone who's ever faced major league pitching will tell you...
Forum: Talk Sports 04-16-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,114
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I like the DH rule as it is. An SP-only rule...

I like the DH rule as it is. An SP-only rule would cost hitters valuable plate appearances, and I can't help but think of Edgar Martinez under these rules being a muss less significant asset under...
Forum: Talk Sports 04-16-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Do we have dimensions (at least) for Aaron...

Do we have dimensions (at least) for Aaron Stadium? We can always have a Mobile MiLB team in our sims.
Forum: Talk Sports 04-16-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,447
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
As you can tell, I love the Timbers with all my...

As you can tell, I love the Timbers with all my heart. RCTID, baby!

They open in Utah against the Whitecaps. I want to watch the match, but I'm not sure where it is on the dial in Portland.

Is...
Forum: Talk Sports 04-16-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,075
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
It's not a bad option, though my first choice...

It's not a bad option, though my first choice would be the Redtiails.

But then I'm in Seahawks country and don't have a say.

It's interesting how the naming conventions in MLS are no longer...
Forum: OOTP 22 - General Discussions 03-17-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 28,512
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Do any of the preorders include a Steam key??

Do any of the preorders include a Steam key??
Forum: OOTP 22 - General Discussions 03-14-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,693
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Someone will have to explain to me how PT works...

Someone will have to explain to me how PT works before I can figure out whether it would be worth it.
Forum: Talk Sports 03-14-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Not quite free. Tuition, room, and board to a...

Not quite free. Tuition, room, and board to a school like Duke or Stanford are very expensive. Most young people have to incur substantial debt in order to go to these prestigious schools. But...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-14-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
NFL: Is the QB Guard about to change?

With Drew Brees announcing his retirement today, I'm wondering whether the guard for NFL quarterbacks is finally changing.

There are some really good young quarterbacks who have been overshadowed...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-13-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Was this the disaster for the league I thought it...

Was this the disaster for the league I thought it was? The league showed their Chutzpah with this move and no fans there. Next year, when the fans come back, I can see them trying again in LA/Anaheim...
Forum: FHM 7 - General Discussion 03-13-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
2021-atyle scheduling

The shortened season of this year's NHL has been brutal for teams and players and sometimes frustrating for fans, but it has definitely been fun to watch. And one thing I've found very interesting is...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-13-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Pitching Measurements

As s[portsgamers, we are very fond of comparing modern and historical players. And Lord knows there's a lot of history in baseball. We know we have breakthrough players in modern times, and that...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-13-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I fail to see how changing fundamental rules of...

I fail to see how changing fundamental rules of baseball that may turn out not to work helps prepare a young player for the big leagues.
Forum: Talk Sports 03-12-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
Welcome to the Happiest Monopoly on Earth. I...

Welcome to the Happiest Monopoly on Earth.

I know with ESPN+ they can cram all sorts of things onto their service, although they still seem to be limited in their ability to sell ads on streaming...
Forum: OOTP 21- New to the Game? 03-04-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,053
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
How to avoid being overwhelmed

I love the concepts of OOTP, but have had this problem when I've tried to play: being so overwhelmed by options, deadlines, and events that I am allowing entirely too much control to the AI. Making...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-04-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,692
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
The Mariners had a couple of really good...

The Mariners had a couple of really good stretches during which they were very exciting. In recent years very little has gone right. They had good free agents like Cano and Cruz, but could never hold...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-03-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,075
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I personally applaud the name change. But I...

I personally applaud the name change. But I wondered what should replace the new name.

When this started I saw a lot about calling them the Washington Red Tails to honor the Tuskegee Airmen of...
Forum: OOTP 22 - General Discussions 03-03-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
How well does Stadium Design work?

The prospect of building my own stadium is quite an intriguing one, which I wished someone would offer ever since Earl Weaver Baseball..Stadium and Player Design was a large part of the fun

I'm...
Forum: Talk Sports 03-03-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 756
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
The amazing thing is that when Tiger made his...

The amazing thing is that when Tiger made his comeback, had trouble making cuts, I thought he was done. He proved me wrong muy winning one more Major to his list, I think he's done now, but this is...
Forum: Talk Sports 01-17-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By Michael Hopcroft
I'm interested to see what consideration Ichiro...

I'm interested to see what consideration Ichiro Suzuki gets when it's time for him to be eligible. Sure, he was a singles hitter -- but what a singles hitter! He got almost as many hits with his legs...
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