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so49as · 05-04-2019, 02:32 PM

Failure!

Glancing at a few players it seems that most didn't play up to what they did in real life. But it's why you play the game!

The team finished with the 2nd best starters ERA at 3.52; the 5th best bullpen ERA at 4.01; the best FIP at 4.01; and the best pitching WAR at 25.2. Saberhagen led the AL with an 8.1 WAR.

But we were down in most of the offensive categories. 11th, 12th, or 13th in Runs, OBP, WAR, wOBA, and Home Runs. 4th in stolen bases thanks to Wilson and Collins who accounted for 70 of our 143.

George Brett finished with career highs in games (161) and doubles (46). He collected 201 hits, his most since '79. And he led the team with 24 home runs and 90 RBIs. Also, after not stealing a base in '83 or '84, he stole 11.

The offense probably sunk us. My lack of determining a definitive starting right fielder, and deploying a constant shuffle between 3 players didn't help. Pat Sheridan finished the season hitting .282 with a .737 OPS. Cowens and Motley fell into a similar area.

All together, the three shortstops I employed made 43 errors. And we made the fewest double plays in the American League. Only Royster could hit over 200 and he made the most errors.

Aside from the offense, the bullpen was a bit of a let down. The record of relief pitchers was 12-30. It will receive much needed attention this offseason. Although, Bankhead (if not starting) and Cone could fill much needed innings competently.

05-04-2019, 02:32 PM	#109
so49as Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 325	Failure! Glancing at a few players it seems that most didn't play up to what they did in real life. But it's why you play the game! The team finished with the 2nd best starters ERA at 3.52; the 5th best bullpen ERA at 4.01; the best FIP at 4.01; and the best pitching WAR at 25.2. Saberhagen led the AL with an 8.1 WAR. But we were down in most of the offensive categories. 11th, 12th, or 13th in Runs, OBP, WAR, wOBA, and Home Runs. 4th in stolen bases thanks to Wilson and Collins who accounted for 70 of our 143. George Brett finished with career highs in games (161) and doubles (46). He collected 201 hits, his most since '79. And he led the team with 24 home runs and 90 RBIs. Also, after not stealing a base in '83 or '84, he stole 11. The offense probably sunk us. My lack of determining a definitive starting right fielder, and deploying a constant shuffle between 3 players didn't help. Pat Sheridan finished the season hitting .282 with a .737 OPS. Cowens and Motley fell into a similar area. All together, the three shortstops I employed made 43 errors. And we made the fewest double plays in the American League. Only Royster could hit over 200 and he made the most errors. Aside from the offense, the bullpen was a bit of a let down. The record of relief pitchers was 12-30. It will receive much needed attention this offseason. Although, Bankhead (if not starting) and Cone could fill much needed innings competently.