Arghh

kackle85 · 07-18-2014, 03:52 PM

Within a few weeks of each other I have lost 2 of my top 3 starting pitchers. Sebastian Fritsch
my ace has decided that after the season he will join the military and will be gone indefinately. Then about 3 weeks later Jeff Nisbet by #3 starter is arrested for an embezzlement scheme and will be forced to retire due to jail time! Moments like these make me love and hate this game at the same time. Does anyone know if I will still have to pay the salary of the players in question?

kingtut313 · 07-18-2014, 03:54 PM

Fritsch was in on the scam but he ran to the military to avoid jail time.

I blame the manager.

kackle85 · 07-18-2014, 03:56 PM

The best part is that both of these guys personality say something about clubhouse leader.

RchW · 07-18-2014, 04:03 PM

Not if they retire.

wuttang · 07-18-2014, 04:56 PM

I just lost my Ace to TJ and my #1 pitching prospect with a torn rotator cuff.
I thought I had it rough, but man, you win

The Wolf · 07-18-2014, 05:10 PM

I lost my entire starting rotation to injuries one season. It was ugly.

Déjà Bru · 07-18-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kackle85

Within a few weeks of each other I have lost 2 of my top 3 starting pitchers. Sebastian Fritsch
my ace has decided that after the season he will join the military and will be gone indefinately. Then about 3 weeks later Jeff Nisbet by #3 starter is arrested for an embezzlement scheme and will be forced to retire due to jail time! Moments like these make me love and hate this game at the same time. Does anyone know if I will still have to pay the salary of the players in question?

I think the embezzlement guy does actually "retire" so he comes off the payroll. The military leave is interesting - I've never seen that one before. I think the proper thing for the game to do is to put him on "suspension" and not have him paid (although it sounds unpatriotic, I checked my company's employee manual just now and "Military Leave" comes under the heading of "Unpaid Leave"). I'd like to hear from you as to whether he is still on your payroll - can you check periodically and advise?

kackle85 · 08-07-2014, 02:52 PM

The military guy ended up coming back in 12 months exactly. It was listed as an unknown injury. I was happy that he ended up coming back as he was my best pitcher but he did stay on the payroll the entire year he was gone.

jpeters1734 · 08-07-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kingtut313

Fritsch was in on the scam but he ran to the military to avoid jail time.

I blame the manager.

FYI, The military is not for people running from jail. there is no such thing as "go to war or go to jail". at least not since Vietnam.

The Wolf · 08-07-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

FYI, The military is not for people running from jail. there is no such thing as "go to war or go to jail". at least not since Vietnam.

That's actually not totally correct. I knew an exception, who had stolen a truck at 18 and who got that choice, but he was an exception because he had a powerful politician for a family friend and he was never formerly arrested or charged but was allowed to go enlist instead. He was wounded in Kuwait.

kingtut313 · 08-07-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

FYI, The military is not for people running from jail. there is no such thing as "go to war or go to jail". at least not since Vietnam.

i bet you are a riot at parties

jpeters1734 · 08-07-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

That's actually not totally correct. I knew an exception, who had stolen a truck at 18 and who got that choice, but he was an exception because he had a powerful politician for a family friend and he was never formerly arrested or charged but was allowed to go enlist instead. He was wounded in Kuwait.

What you are referring to may happen under the table. But it's very much illegal.

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Originally Posted by kingtut313

i bet you are a riot at parties

No need to get rude. I know you were making a joke but there are a lot of misconceptions about the military.

Déjà Bru · 08-07-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

No need to get rude. I know you were making a joke but there are a lot of misconceptions about the military.

Without meaning to pile on kingtut at all, I agree with your response.

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Originally Posted by kackle85

The military guy ended up coming back in 12 months exactly. It was listed as an unknown injury. I was happy that he ended up coming back as he was my best pitcher but he did stay on the payroll the entire year he was gone.

Thanks for coming back and posting this. I had forgotten that I asked the question and was pleasantly surprised to see the answer. Well, that's an interesting storyline. I welcome these anecdotes even though it may have an effect on my team. But that's (simulated) real life and it should be in the game (as an option).

rj58 · 08-07-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

. I know you were making a joke but there are a lot of misconceptions about the military.

No kidding.. and operating on the presumption you are current/ex-military.. thank you for your service!

07-18-2014, 03:54 PM	#2
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07-18-2014, 03:52 PM	#1
kackle85 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	Arghh Within a few weeks of each other I have lost 2 of my top 3 starting pitchers. Sebastian Fritsch my ace has decided that after the season he will join the military and will be gone indefinately. Then about 3 weeks later Jeff Nisbet by #3 starter is arrested for an embezzlement scheme and will be forced to retire due to jail time! Moments like these make me love and hate this game at the same time. Does anyone know if I will still have to pay the salary of the players in question?

07-18-2014, 03:56 PM	#3
kackle85 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	The best part is that both of these guys personality say something about clubhouse leader.

08-07-2014, 02:52 PM	#8
kackle85 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	The military guy ended up coming back in 12 months exactly. It was listed as an unknown injury. I was happy that he ended up coming back as he was my best pitcher but he did stay on the payroll the entire year he was gone.