Getting Fired...

kcork51 · 05-19-2004, 04:16 PM

I just got fired after 3 years of coaching the same team to pitiful records. I agree I should have been fired, but the next year I was offered a contract by two of the best teams in the league (my manager rating is"bad manager"), seems kind of odd.

Has this happened to anyone else?

KC

KurtBevacqua · 05-19-2004, 04:52 PM

The Yankees made this work with Casey Stengel and Joe Torre.

BrentBlades · 05-19-2004, 05:01 PM

Great point

Arlie Latham · 05-20-2004, 12:11 PM

I have a fictional Japanese league currently in 1896. I am the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines. Now, the only directive from the owner was that I don't come in last. The problem was that I had drafted for the future and did come in last. I was fired at the end of the season.

This is my first try at the manager mode and was surprised when Chiba Lotte was on the list of four teams offering me a job. I took it, because I want to see how those players I drafted play out.

Karros270 · 05-20-2004, 12:35 PM

I bet you got a raise too. When that happened to me I got a raise.

sguthrie · 05-20-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by Arlie Latham
I have a fictional Japanese league currently in 1896. I am the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines. Now, the only directive from the owner was that I don't come in last. The problem was that I had drafted for the future and did come in last. I was fired at the end of the season.

This is my first try at the manager mode and was surprised when Chiba Lotte was on the list of four teams offering me a job. I took it, because I want to see how those players I drafted play out.

Maybe they went through the interview process and couldn't find anyone they liked who was willing to work for them.

Dagrims · 05-20-2004, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arlie Latham
I have a fictional Japanese league currently in 1896. I am the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines. Now, the only directive from the owner was that I don't come in last. The problem was that I had drafted for the future and did come in last. I was fired at the end of the season.

This is my first try at the manager mode and was surprised when Chiba Lotte was on the list of four teams offering me a job. I took it, because I want to see how those players I drafted play out.

I like when that happens. Again and again and again...

Sincerely,

Billy Martin

William4192 · 05-21-2004, 09:52 AM

Billy Martin is a rare case and he also played with the Yankees for many many seasons. He had a history with the team and a friendship with the owner. He also was a proven championship manager.

sguthrie · 05-21-2004, 10:08 AM

Billy Martin also was never fired and re-hired again in the SAME off season.

Henry · 05-21-2004, 10:26 AM

It's been 2 years since Manager Mode was added to the game, and will possibly be enhanced as part of V7:SI.

Tekneek · 05-21-2004, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by sguthrie
Billy Martin also was never fired and re-hired again in the SAME off season.

Steinbrenner is also not a computer program. Go figure.

Vezna31 · 06-06-2004, 05:21 PM

I finished my first season in 3rd 79-83, after contending until the all-star break. The owner gave me the same line of not finishing last. I doubled my payroll and I started out the season 1-6. Looks like I'm heading to the unemployment line in fantasy land too.

05-19-2004, 04:16 PM	#1
kcork51 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 49	Getting Fired... I just got fired after 3 years of coaching the same team to pitiful records. I agree I should have been fired, but the next year I was offered a contract by two of the best teams in the league (my manager rating is"bad manager"), seems kind of odd. Has this happened to anyone else? KC __________________ Kevin Corkery 852BL-KC ROYALS GM 852NCAA-SFA Lumberjacks "GO 'STROS" "Conan, What is best in life?", "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamatations of the women."

05-19-2004, 04:52 PM	#2
KurtBevacqua Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,968	The Yankees made this work with Casey Stengel and Joe Torre. __________________ "The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man" - William Graham Sumner

05-20-2004, 12:11 PM	#4
Arlie Latham Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Cornfields Posts: 472	Getting Fired I have a fictional Japanese league currently in 1896. I am the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines. Now, the only directive from the owner was that I don't come in last. The problem was that I had drafted for the future and did come in last. I was fired at the end of the season. This is my first try at the manager mode and was surprised when Chiba Lotte was on the list of four teams offering me a job. I took it, because I want to see how those players I drafted play out.

05-20-2004, 12:35 PM	#5
Karros270 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,392	I bet you got a raise too. When that happened to me I got a raise. __________________ now everybody's praying...don't prey on me

05-21-2004, 09:52 AM	#8
William4192 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,625	Billy Martin is a rare case and he also played with the Yankees for many many seasons. He had a history with the team and a friendship with the owner. He also was a proven championship manager. __________________ What is this about Rhode Island? It is neither Road or Island. Come check out the PBA. http://www.pioneerbaseballassociation.com Or email at pbacommish@pioneerbaseballassociation.com

05-19-2004, 05:01 PM	#3
BrentBlades Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 134	Great point

05-21-2004, 10:08 AM	#9
sguthrie Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 74	Billy Martin also was never fired and re-hired again in the SAME off season.

05-21-2004, 10:26 AM	#10
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	It's been 2 years since Manager Mode was added to the game, and will possibly be enhanced as part of V7:SI.

06-06-2004, 05:21 PM	#12
Vezna31 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wherever My VPN says Posts: 1,989	I finished my first season in 3rd 79-83, after contending until the all-star break. The owner gave me the same line of not finishing last. I doubled my payroll and I started out the season 1-6. Looks like I'm heading to the unemployment line in fantasy land too. __________________ Owner/Operator - Vezna Financial Services - Accounting and taxes.