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Orcin · 10-04-2019, 10:44 AM

The P446 NC has turned out to be very competitive at the top, with my .731 winning pct. (79-29) as the lowest of the three division leaders. We have a fourth NC team at .623 with no team above .613 in the other conference.

The Colonels started off like a rocket (24-3 in April) and fizzled like one in June as it took a late streak to bring us back to 18-10 for the month. July was slightly better (16-8) but it is time to start playing like a champion again. Anytime now, guys. We will need to be at our best in October to survive the conference playoffs and home field advantage could be crucial.

A couple of players are having career years. Cy Young (20-3, 2,41 ERA, 2.49 FIP, 1.00 WHIP, 6.0 K/BB) was Pitcher of the Month in July and Mickey Mantle (.332/.420/.523, 4.5 WAR in 102 games) stayed hot to earn Player of the Month.

I have decided that I don't have position battles in the middle infield and outfield; instead, I have depth. Playing the hot hand between 100 Robinson, Appling, Trammell, and new addition Bill Dahlen has been productive in the middle of the infield. All are good defenders and Dahlen gives me a much-needed element of speed. The outfield this season has settled into Mantle, DiMaggio, and Aaron with Charleston playing some against RHP and Mays riding the pines.

I often think that I have too many points invested in "depth" but I can take advantage of it as long as I am around to shuffle the hot players in and out of the lineup. I thought that Mays would be valuable this season because the league is packed with LHP but he started poorly and has been the worst hitter on the team. Since I was watching closely, I was able to adjust by playing Aaron more and moving JoeD to CF.

10-04-2019, 10:44 AM	#67
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,850	The P446 NC has turned out to be very competitive at the top, with my .731 winning pct. (79-29) as the lowest of the three division leaders. We have a fourth NC team at .623 with no team above .613 in the other conference. The Colonels started off like a rocket (24-3 in April) and fizzled like one in June as it took a late streak to bring us back to 18-10 for the month. July was slightly better (16-8) but it is time to start playing like a champion again. Anytime now, guys. We will need to be at our best in October to survive the conference playoffs and home field advantage could be crucial. A couple of players are having career years. Cy Young (20-3, 2,41 ERA, 2.49 FIP, 1.00 WHIP, 6.0 K/BB) was Pitcher of the Month in July and Mickey Mantle (.332/.420/.523, 4.5 WAR in 102 games) stayed hot to earn Player of the Month. I have decided that I don't have position battles in the middle infield and outfield; instead, I have depth. Playing the hot hand between 100 Robinson, Appling, Trammell, and new addition Bill Dahlen has been productive in the middle of the infield. All are good defenders and Dahlen gives me a much-needed element of speed. The outfield this season has settled into Mantle, DiMaggio, and Aaron with Charleston playing some against RHP and Mays riding the pines. I often think that I have too many points invested in "depth" but I can take advantage of it as long as I am around to shuffle the hot players in and out of the lineup. I thought that Mays would be valuable this season because the league is packed with LHP but he started poorly and has been the worst hitter on the team. Since I was watching closely, I was able to adjust by playing Aaron more and moving JoeD to CF.