I cant stand owners that

Plutoro · 05-25-2003, 09:35 AM

fill in pet peeves of other owners here.

Some of mine off the top of my head:

Dont rebuidl a crappy team like detroit, instead send there farm and draft picks to get a Randy Johnson because he "makes my rotation legit".

Dont understand the difference between playoff caliber and a .500 teams starters. A team is making a run, only has an ace and a mediocre guy for his #3 but lacks a #2. You go to trade him you veteran ace and he says his 12 win 4.39ERA #2 is good enough, a guy thats poor in the clutch and only pitch's 5 innings an outing....

Teams that rebuild good teams because "there getting old", not everyteam can be rebuilding at once and all your starters are 32, make your run now, you never know how long the league will last.

YankeeHaterz · 05-25-2003, 11:50 AM

Which league are you tlaking about, are you talking about SMLB(the one on your Signature) if so let me know because i'm in that league(STL). I agree with what you said though, that irriates me also, they "over Manage" there team

Plutoro · 05-25-2003, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by YankeeHaterz
Which league are you tlaking about, are you talking about SMLB(the one on your Signature) if so let me know because i'm in that league(STL). I agree with what you said though, that irriates me also, they "over Manage" there team

not so much in SMLB...a few instances (SF, DET) but not wide spread...

a perfect example was in a league called TBL, a brilliant tiger manager went and traded a bunch of picks and spes for Bernie Williams and rick reed...

LedgerSko · 05-25-2003, 11:07 PM

I really like that all teams seem to be in rebuild mode all the time. Does anyone actually go out and try to win a world series? If they do they dont make it and quite the league.

I also like guys that hold teams for years and never do anything to improve the team.

I also like the new guy in the league who made 6 trades and leaves

I like the crappy teams that dish out 20 million dollar contracts for one superstar and manage to win 55 games.

I like it when new guys take over established teams with years of success and tear the team apart in 3 days.

sbasseyn · 05-26-2003, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by LedgerSko
I really like that all teams seem to be in rebuild mode all the time. Does anyone actually go out and try to win a world series? If they do they dont make it and quite the league.

I also like guys that hold teams for years and never do anything to improve the team.

I also like the new guy in the league who made 6 trades and leaves

I like the crappy teams that dish out 20 million dollar contracts for one superstar and manage to win 55 games.

I like it when new guys take over established teams with years of success and tear the team apart in 3 days.

harsh words

Dwolfson20 · 05-26-2003, 01:02 AM

... think OOTP should have an RBI rating.

Plutoro · 05-26-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by Dwolfson20
... think OOTP should have an RBI rating.

really what a coincidence

satchel · 05-26-2003, 05:20 PM

Some of these complaints condemn managing styles, not bad ownership.

SanDiegoPadres19 · 05-26-2003, 06:27 PM

On that note, i hate it when guys tell you for months and months they are "rebuilding" then turn the team into the laughing stock of a team, then quit the league because "I just dont have enough time"

Then they leave you with a ****ty team and no chance of ever finding a quality GM for it.

Xpander17 · 05-26-2003, 06:44 PM

All of this talk has lead me to thinking of an invite only league..... Invite a bunch of Commishs and OOTP message board leaders in a league for the ages.....

Xpander17 · 05-26-2003, 06:46 PM

Guys i see on the boards everyday, Satchel, Dwolfson. Plutoro, Potatoman, Cuss and the like...

SanDiegoPadres19 · 05-26-2003, 10:58 PM

You would think, but Commishes are too busy...well..commishing to join other leagues. At least i know i am.

DHS23 · 05-26-2003, 11:25 PM

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Originally posted by Xpander17
Guys i see on the boards everyday, Satchel, Dwolfson. Plutoro, Potatoman, Cuss and the like...

The problem there is the fact that you're going to be missing a huge amount of quality owners too. Not everybody posts on the board.

bigphesta · 05-27-2003, 12:45 AM

I run a league, am starting another, and am in a few more. Commish's have time.

treedom · 05-27-2003, 06:23 AM

i can't stand owners *who* have a grammar impediment...

Antonin · 05-27-2003, 08:18 AM

Amazing....

I always thought that in online leagues, each owner is free to manage his/her team the way he/she wants to. I'm sure as heck glad I'm not in a league with any of you folks. The idea that MY way of running MY team would be picked apart by you guys here on this board really irritates me. It's a game, for Pete's sake. The idea is to have fun. At least, that's what I thought.

Manage YOUR team YOUR way and let the other owners do likewise. You should be happy that people are participating.

Every single day I see commishes and owners on this board, asking for people to join this or that league. Every day. "Active owners!" "Committed owners!" "We just want participation!" Blah blah blah. But I guess participating owners are not enough for you guys. You (not you, satchel) only want owners who manage THEIR teams YOUR way. With this kind of arrogance, no wonder so many leagues have trouble getting and keeping owners. Not only do you have to not have a life to play OOTP online, but you also have to look over your shoulder to make sure all of your decisions about YOUR team meet with the approval of some "expert" like some of the ones posting in this thread.

Someone suggested an invitation-only league for you ultra elite guys who know it all and can't stand to be in a league with morons who are not grognards and who are still learning the ropes. I think that's a good idea.

SanDiegoPadres19 · 05-27-2003, 12:32 PM

I think you might be reading into this a bit too much. At least with my answer. I just simply said AFTER they quit. I have no problem with a GM rebuilding, my only problem is when they quit before the process is done leaving me high and dry.

Plutoro · 05-27-2003, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Antonin
Amazing....

I always thought that in online leagues, each owner is free to manage his/her team the way he/she wants to. I'm sure as heck glad I'm not in a league with any of you folks. The idea that MY way of running MY team would be picked apart by you guys here on this board really irritates me. It's a game, for Pete's sake. The idea is to have fun. At least, that's what I thought.

Manage YOUR team YOUR way and let the other owners do likewise. You should be happy that people are participating.

Every single day I see commishes and owners on this board, asking for people to join this or that league. Every day. "Active owners!" "Committed owners!" "We just want participation!" Blah blah blah. But I guess participating owners are not enough for you guys. You (not you, satchel) only want owners who manage THEIR teams YOUR way. With this kind of arrogance, no wonder so many leagues have trouble getting and keeping owners. Not only do you have to not have a life to play OOTP online, but you also have to look over your shoulder to make sure all of your decisions about YOUR team meet with the approval of some "expert" like some of the ones posting in this thread.

Someone suggested an invitation-only league for you ultra elite guys who know it all and can't stand to be in a league with morons who are not grognards and who are still learning the ropes. I think that's a good idea.

I can live with new owners.
I can live with guys who just arn't all that good.

But when people ruin the realism I start to get annoyed. I mean doing what you want is fine,go out and sign anyone u want but dont come in and quickly dismantle a WS winner and start to "rebuild" and get annoyed a year into that when your not winning and trade for a bunch of crapy vets thus ruining a team.

Xpander17 · 05-27-2003, 05:43 PM

My first move in every league is to trade Pedro for Prince Fielder straight up to get younger and better at first base.... I am also interest in a league to play in... Willing to trade...

Plutoro · 05-27-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Xpander17
My first move in every league is to trade Pedro for Prince Fielder straight up to get younger and better at first base.... I am also interest in a league to play in... Willing to trade...

if only there were more owners like u

05-25-2003, 09:35 AM	#1
Plutoro Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 276	I cant stand owners that fill in pet peeves of other owners here. Some of mine off the top of my head: Dont rebuidl a crappy team like detroit, instead send there farm and draft picks to get a Randy Johnson because he "makes my rotation legit". Dont understand the difference between playoff caliber and a .500 teams starters. A team is making a run, only has an ace and a mediocre guy for his #3 but lacks a #2. You go to trade him you veteran ace and he says his 12 win 4.39ERA #2 is good enough, a guy thats poor in the clutch and only pitch's 5 innings an outing.... Teams that rebuild good teams because "there getting old", not everyteam can be rebuilding at once and all your starters are 32, make your run now, you never know how long the league will last. __________________ SMLB-San Diego Padres: Pre-season 2003, currently rebuilding (year 1 of 5). 15-22 now, Klesko and Burroughs are hot each hitting .325 plus, Bartosh and Keisler both making strong cases for RoY in the early season.

05-26-2003, 01:02 AM	#6
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	... think OOTP should have an RBI rating. __________________

05-26-2003, 05:20 PM	#8
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	pauva Some of these complaints condemn managing styles, not bad ownership. __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59

05-26-2003, 06:27 PM	#9
SanDiegoPadres19 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	On that note, i hate it when guys tell you for months and months they are "rebuilding" then turn the team into the laughing stock of a team, then quit the league because "I just dont have enough time" Then they leave you with a **ty team and no chance of ever finding a quality GM for it. __________________ Classic Jerry Colmanisms "Montreal leads Atlanta by three, 5-1." "They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe." (As Matt Williams took a curtain call after hitting a home run) "Barry Bonds gets a standing ovation as he digs in." (Following the second out) ".. and the Padres win the National League Wes... oh, just got a little exicted." ************ Internet Sim Baseball League, Lo$ Angele$ Dodger$ ISBL Fictional Blog

05-26-2003, 10:58 PM	#12
SanDiegoPadres19 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	You would think, but Commishes are too busy...well..commishing to join other leagues. At least i know i am. __________________ Classic Jerry Colmanisms "Montreal leads Atlanta by three, 5-1." "They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe." (As Matt Williams took a curtain call after hitting a home run) "Barry Bonds gets a standing ovation as he digs in." (Following the second out) ".. and the Padres win the National League Wes... oh, just got a little exicted." ************** Internet Sim Baseball League, Lo$ Angele$ Dodger$ ISBL Fictional Blog

05-25-2003, 11:50 AM	#2
YankeeHaterz Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 42	Which league are you tlaking about, are you talking about SMLB(the one on your Signature) if so let me know because i'm in that league(STL). I agree with what you said though, that irriates me also, they "over Manage" there team

05-25-2003, 11:07 PM	#4
LedgerSko All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,085	I really like that all teams seem to be in rebuild mode all the time. Does anyone actually go out and try to win a world series? If they do they dont make it and quite the league. I also like guys that hold teams for years and never do anything to improve the team. I also like the new guy in the league who made 6 trades and leaves I like the crappy teams that dish out 20 million dollar contracts for one superstar and manage to win 55 games. I like it when new guys take over established teams with years of success and tear the team apart in 3 days.

05-26-2003, 06:44 PM	#10
Xpander17 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, Buckhead Posts: 29	All of this talk has lead me to thinking of an invite only league..... Invite a bunch of Commishs and OOTP message board leaders in a league for the ages.....

05-26-2003, 06:46 PM	#11
Xpander17 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, Buckhead Posts: 29	Guys i see on the boards everyday, Satchel, Dwolfson. Plutoro, Potatoman, Cuss and the like...

05-27-2003, 12:45 AM	#14
bigphesta Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,366	I run a league, am starting another, and am in a few more. Commish's have time.

05-27-2003, 06:23 AM	#15
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,900	i can't stand owners who have a grammar impediment... __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

05-27-2003, 08:18 AM	#16
Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,553	Amazing.... I always thought that in online leagues, each owner is free to manage his/her team the way he/she wants to. I'm sure as heck glad I'm not in a league with any of you folks. The idea that MY way of running MY team would be picked apart by you guys here on this board really irritates me. It's a game, for Pete's sake. The idea is to have fun. At least, that's what I thought. Manage YOUR team YOUR way and let the other owners do likewise. You should be happy that people are participating. Every single day I see commishes and owners on this board, asking for people to join this or that league. Every day. "Active owners!" "Committed owners!" "We just want participation!" Blah blah blah. But I guess participating owners are not enough for you guys. You (not you, satchel) only want owners who manage THEIR teams YOUR way. With this kind of arrogance, no wonder so many leagues have trouble getting and keeping owners. Not only do you have to not have a life to play OOTP online, but you also have to look over your shoulder to make sure all of your decisions about YOUR team meet with the approval of some "expert" like some of the ones posting in this thread. Someone suggested an invitation-only league for you ultra elite guys who know it all and can't stand to be in a league with morons who are not grognards and who are still learning the ropes. I think that's a good idea. Last edited by Antonin; 05-27-2003 at 08:57 AM.

05-27-2003, 12:32 PM	#17
SanDiegoPadres19 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	I think you might be reading into this a bit too much. At least with my answer. I just simply said AFTER they quit. I have no problem with a GM rebuilding, my only problem is when they quit before the process is done leaving me high and dry. __________________ Classic Jerry Colmanisms "Montreal leads Atlanta by three, 5-1." "They throw Winfield out at second, but he's safe." (As Matt Williams took a curtain call after hitting a home run) "Barry Bonds gets a standing ovation as he digs in." (Following the second out) ".. and the Padres win the National League Wes... oh, just got a little exicted." ************** Internet Sim Baseball League, Lo$ Angele$ Dodger$ ISBL Fictional Blog

05-27-2003, 05:43 PM	#19
Xpander17 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, Buckhead Posts: 29	My first move in every league is to trade Pedro for Prince Fielder straight up to get younger and better at first base.... I am also interest in a league to play in... Willing to trade...