Ridiculous Injury

VanillaGorilla · 08-18-2013, 08:07 PM

I've had it with these stupid OOTP injuries being completely unbelievable and having no remote basis in reality.

"PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had surgery on his right index finger after getting injured on a golf course in Ottawa.

Giroux sustained tendon damage when a golf club shattered and splintered into his finger Thursday. It's unknown what caused the club to shatter."

Maybe, if OOTP peeps spent some time looking at real news stories then the ones generated by by the game would be more realistic.

Somebody fix this.

Claude Giroux of Philadelphia Flyers hurt golfing, out 5-6 weeks - ESPN

D-BacksJosh · 08-18-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VanillaGorilla

I've had it with these stupid OOTP injuries being completely unbelievable and having no remote basis in reality.

"PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had surgery on his right index finger after getting injured on a golf course in Ottawa.

Giroux sustained tendon damage when a golf club shattered and splintered into his finger Thursday. It's unknown what caused the club to shatter."

Maybe, if OOTP peeps spent some time looking at real news stories then the ones generated by by the game would be more realistic.

Somebody fix this.

Claude Giroux of Philadelphia Flyers hurt golfing, out 5-6 weeks - ESPN

The guy plays hockey, and hurts himself on a golf course... go figure.

Mancandy · 08-19-2013, 05:15 AM

Turn off story lines!!! Everybody knows that anything out of the ordinary is stupid and unrealistic.

Nunyer · 08-19-2013, 07:29 AM

That's a good one... right up there with Joel Zumaya having elbow soreness from playing too much Guitar Hero.

Cryomaniac · 08-19-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunyer

That's a good one... right up there with Joel Zumaya having elbow soreness from playing too much Guitar Hero.

Or the soccer player who dropped a jar of mayonnaise on his foot and damaged ligaments.

Matt Arnold · 08-19-2013, 09:59 AM

I like the interesting injuries - my only issue with them is when they come at terrible times, like the playoffs. I had a starter hurt for a week or 2 in the middle of a playoff round because he hurt himself boating, I think. I mean, I know he started a day or 2 ago, and wasn't scheduled to pitch, but I doubt I would let my players go on a fishing trip the morning of a game.

Mr. Baseball · 08-19-2013, 10:08 AM

For the record, Jonathan LuCroy was injured last season for months because his wife dropped a suitcase on his hand. The Brewers also had a reliever a few years back that cut his finger open with salad tongs. It happens.

mauboy · 08-19-2013, 10:19 AM

Don't forget about Zambrano spending too much time playing on the computer..

HH20xx convert · 08-19-2013, 11:04 AM

And Brian Anderson of the DBacks burning his neck and shoulder trying to iron his shirt while he was wearing it.

Mr. Baseball · 08-19-2013, 11:14 AM

Point being, most of the off-field injuries I've seen might seem unrealistic, but they happen. I wouldn't say they have no basis in reality. Furthermore, I like them...as long as it's somebody elses guy.

D-BacksJosh · 08-19-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HH20xx convert

And Brian Anderson of the DBacks burning his neck and shoulder trying to iron his shirt while he was wearing it.

You can't fix stupid.

Cryomaniac · 08-19-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Baseball

Point being, most of the off-field injuries I've seen might seem unrealistic, but they happen. I wouldn't say they have no basis in reality. Furthermore, I like them...as long as it's somebody elses guy.

Most, if not all, of the off field injuries in OOTP are based on a real life incident.

OakDragon · 08-21-2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mauboy

Don't forget about Zambrano spending too much time playing on the computer..

Wait… wasn't that Schilling?

*oww*

Mike67 · 08-21-2013, 09:44 PM

Don't forget Glenallen Hill who injured himself during a nightmare about spiders..

Mecza · 09-03-2013, 11:59 AM

Here's a new one. Baseball related too.

https://twitter.com/PhoulBallz/statu...62829229391872

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Mitch Walding w/ broken rib, left side. Result of a stress fracture he's had for a while. Broke it fully getting off clubhouse couch on Sun.

Makes my starting SS falling off the treadmill story (twice in three years) all the more realistic...

The Wolf · 09-03-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mancandy

Turn off story lines!!! Everybody knows that anything out of the ordinary is stupid and unrealistic.

Unsurprisingly, someone can't tell an injury from a storyline.

The Wolf · 09-03-2013, 03:36 PM

And rare events should occur rarely. Common sense.

gnomez · 09-03-2013, 04:00 PM

See also, The Infamous Steve Sparks Phone Book Incident, which sounds like the name of some hipster indie band.

The Wolf · 09-03-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gnomez

See also, The Infamous Steve Sparks Phone Book Incident, which sounds like the name of some hipster indie band.

It really does.

Gil Thorp · 11-18-2013, 08:29 PM

I can sympathize with these guys now. Today, I injured myself making a left hand turn while driving. Diagnosis: wrenched elbow, DTD 3 days, 19% performance loss.

08-18-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
VanillaGorilla All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,371	Ridiculous Injury I've had it with these stupid OOTP injuries being completely unbelievable and having no remote basis in reality. "PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had surgery on his right index finger after getting injured on a golf course in Ottawa. Giroux sustained tendon damage when a golf club shattered and splintered into his finger Thursday. It's unknown what caused the club to shatter." Maybe, if OOTP peeps spent some time looking at real news stories then the ones generated by by the game would be more realistic. Somebody fix this. Claude Giroux of Philadelphia Flyers hurt golfing, out 5-6 weeks - ESPN Last edited by VanillaGorilla; 08-18-2013 at 10:44 PM.

08-19-2013, 10:08 AM	#7
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	For the record, Jonathan LuCroy was injured last season for months because his wife dropped a suitcase on his hand. The Brewers also had a reliever a few years back that cut his finger open with salad tongs. It happens. __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions!

08-19-2013, 11:14 AM	#10
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	Point being, most of the off-field injuries I've seen might seem unrealistic, but they happen. I wouldn't say they have no basis in reality. Furthermore, I like them...as long as it's somebody elses guy. __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions!

08-19-2013, 05:15 AM	#3
Mancandy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 154 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	Turn off story lines!!! Everybody knows that anything out of the ordinary is stupid and unrealistic.

08-19-2013, 07:29 AM	#4
Nunyer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baseball Ned Flanders stares into your soul... Posts: 594	That's a good one... right up there with Joel Zumaya having elbow soreness from playing too much Guitar Hero.

08-19-2013, 09:59 AM	#6
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,218	I like the interesting injuries - my only issue with them is when they come at terrible times, like the playoffs. I had a starter hurt for a week or 2 in the middle of a playoff round because he hurt himself boating, I think. I mean, I know he started a day or 2 ago, and wasn't scheduled to pitch, but I doubt I would let my players go on a fishing trip the morning of a game.

08-19-2013, 10:19 AM	#8
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	Don't forget about Zambrano spending too much time playing on the computer..

08-19-2013, 11:04 AM	#9
HH20xx convert Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 225	And Brian Anderson of the DBacks burning his neck and shoulder trying to iron his shirt while he was wearing it.

08-21-2013, 09:44 PM	#14
Mike67 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 103	Don't forget Glenallen Hill who injured himself during a nightmare about spiders..

11-18-2013, 08:29 PM	#20
Gil Thorp Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Milford Posts: 349	I can sympathize with these guys now. Today, I injured myself making a left hand turn while driving. Diagnosis: wrenched elbow, DTD 3 days, 19% performance loss.