Top Five Players for a Franchise?

Kelric · 03-24-2002, 11:31 AM

I'm in an OOTP 4 league, 30 teams, and we're about to draft with Rolen's rosters this week. I've got the 5th pick in the draft, and am trying to come up with the ten or so best guys to build a franchise in career mode around.

So far I've come up with (in no particular order)
Pedro Martinez
Alex Rodriguez
Vladimir Guerrero
Albert Pujols

Any more names to the list and/or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Khaos · 03-24-2002, 11:38 AM

Pedro's health is a little questionable now. Maybe a younger guy like Garcia or Mulder?

Pointer · 03-24-2002, 11:39 AM

Kelric what are YOU doing here!!!!! HEHE I posted a very similar post in the OOTP4 forum! Albert Pujols????? I KNEW you were going to be interested in Vlad though!

Pointer

OOTPrulez · 03-24-2002, 12:12 PM

i dunno about top 5 stars, but top prospects are:
Josh Beckett
Hank Blaclock
Alex Escobar
Bud Smith

Kelric · 03-24-2002, 12:59 PM

From what I remember Pedro is listed as normal health with Rolen's rosters (I think...), so that doesn't matter that much.

I just hope any of those four are there for my #5 pick.

And I hope someone takes Randy Johnson in the top 5 as well

Oh, and hi Pointer.

MizzouRah · 03-24-2002, 01:31 PM

Josh Beckett
Albert Puljos
Adam Dunn <- he's done well in my solo league
Russ Ortiz - not sure his age, but he wins more games than Pedro does -

Jim Thome is old, but he hits the poop out of the ball with Rolens rosters. Actually, Thome had one heck of a year last year.

C.C. Sabathia
Joe Mayes? I think..
Randy Wolf
Matt Morris

Todd

Goody · 03-24-2002, 03:10 PM

Pineiro?

In my solo league he won Cy Young at 24.

JML · 03-24-2002, 03:24 PM

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For some reason, Ross Gload of the Cubs farm system always kicked a$$ in my OOTP3 leagues (I haven't played any v4 MLB leagues). I would pick him first round, definitely. You can take that to the bank. Uh huh. No doubt. Forget about all those LOSERS that have been mentioned. Pedro who? Vladimir who? What's a Pujols? The future of baseball is Ross Gload.

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Kelric · 03-24-2002, 05:29 PM

Thanks for the advice JML! I'm writing it down as I type... (ambidextrous don't ya know!)

ScottFalk · 03-25-2002, 07:14 AM

Manny Ramirez has done as well as Vladamir for me.

jjmac69 · 03-25-2002, 07:40 AM

1. K Wood
2. R Ankel
3. Arod (or Jeter)
4. V. Guerraro
5. F Garcia

bbo4 · 03-25-2002, 08:15 AM

H.Blaylock hit .366 his rookie year in my league.
P.Martinez has dominated each year so far.
J.Uribe (I know, surprise)hit 30 triples in back to back seasons while batting .280.

wertzy · 03-25-2002, 08:39 AM

Note: I am using Rolen's rosters... V.Guerrero has done good for me so far in my career league (three games played, first season). If you're looking for young catching, Toby Hall has done good for me so far with the bat. Not a top 5 player, but just a suggestion for a catcher. Juan Cruz is a good young pitcher for a spot in a rotation. He also has team leader ability on Rolen's rosters. He isn't a top 5 player either, but good for some spot in your rotation.

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: wertzy ]

saml00 · 03-26-2002, 12:01 PM

i am in 2009 or so with the phils and would have to say that picking randy wolf might not be the best of ideas . . go with beckett

JML · 03-26-2002, 01:21 PM

[quote]Originally posted by saml00:
i am in 2009 or so with the phils and would have to say that picking randy wolf might not be the best of ideas . . go with beckett<hr></blockquote>

I would definitely get Beckett if possible (serious this time

). He went in the first round of the Baseball Maelstrom draft. Not that we are experts or anything, but look at his RL stats. Sick.

Edit- granted only 24 IP so far, but his minor league stats are nuts as well. Definitely not challenged by the minors. Seriously. Search for him at the top-right and look at his BB/K ratio---> <a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com" target="_blank">http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com</a>

[ March 26, 2002: Message edited by: JML ]

General Mike · 03-26-2002, 01:51 PM

Like all great teams do, build up the middle.

Centerfielder
Shortstop
Starting Pitcher
Catcher

Mike Piazza has to be a top 5 pick. There is so little depth at Catcher that it increases his value exponentially.

Kelric · 03-28-2002, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the tips so far.

I now have the privilege of ranking 1200 players for myself for the impending draft. Gonna try and get 300 or so done tonight. Ugh. So damned hard.

rallymonkey1982 · 03-28-2002, 08:17 PM

I'd put Pudge Rodriguez above Piazza... both for age and defense

JML · 03-29-2002, 05:53 AM

[quote]Originally posted by rallymonkey1982:
I'd put Pudge Rodriguez above Piazza... both for age and defense<hr></blockquote>

I whole-heartedly agree. If you're building up the middle, Pudge is a no-brainer. Arguably the best D you can get, and an awesome bat.

CMH · 03-29-2002, 12:07 PM

I would say Josh Beckett...also Kevin Millar of Florida has some good seasons.

[ March 29, 2002: Message edited by: YankeePride ]

03-24-2002, 11:31 AM	#1
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	Top Five Players for a Franchise? I'm in an OOTP 4 league, 30 teams, and we're about to draft with Rolen's rosters this week. I've got the 5th pick in the draft, and am trying to come up with the ten or so best guys to build a franchise in career mode around. So far I've come up with (in no particular order) Pedro Martinez Alex Rodriguez Vladimir Guerrero Albert Pujols Any more names to the list and/or comments would be greatly appreciated.

03-24-2002, 11:38 AM	#2
Khaos Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canfield, OH Posts: 473	Pedro's health is a little questionable now. Maybe a younger guy like Garcia or Mulder? __________________ squish

03-24-2002, 03:10 PM	#7
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	Pineiro? In my solo league he won Cy Young at 24. __________________ In the past: Laseron Baseball Association creator. Present: I am Rezulm on PT and OOTP Discord. Future: I wish it was the past.

03-25-2002, 07:14 AM	#10
ScottFalk Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 73	Manny Ramirez has done as well as Vladamir for me. __________________ Scott MLB1966-Philadelphia Phillies MBBL-Salt Lake City Missions PWBL-St Louis Cardinals

03-25-2002, 07:40 AM	#11
jjmac69 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 150	1. K Wood 2. R Ankel 3. Arod (or Jeter) 4. V. Guerraro 5. F Garcia __________________ <a href="/http%7C//www.sportplanet.com/sbb/iba/">CDIL</a>

03-24-2002, 11:39 AM	#3
Pointer Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Posts: 8	Kelric what are YOU doing here!!!!! HEHE I posted a very similar post in the OOTP4 forum! Albert Pujols????? I KNEW you were going to be interested in Vlad though! Pointer

03-24-2002, 12:12 PM	#4
OOTPrulez Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pennyslvania Posts: 15	i dunno about top 5 stars, but top prospects are: Josh Beckett Hank Blaclock Alex Escobar Bud Smith

03-24-2002, 12:59 PM	#5
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	From what I remember Pedro is listed as normal health with Rolen's rosters (I think...), so that doesn't matter that much. I just hope any of those four are there for my #5 pick. And I hope someone takes Randy Johnson in the top 5 as well Oh, and hi Pointer.

03-24-2002, 01:31 PM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,252	Josh Beckett Albert Puljos Adam Dunn <- he's done well in my solo league Russ Ortiz - not sure his age, but he wins more games than Pedro does - Jim Thome is old, but he hits the poop out of the ball with Rolens rosters. Actually, Thome had one heck of a year last year. C.C. Sabathia Joe Mayes? I think.. Randy Wolf Matt Morris Todd

03-24-2002, 03:24 PM	#8
JML Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The act or process of locating. Posts: 2,154	*DO NOT TAKE THIS ADVICE* For some reason, Ross Gload of the Cubs farm system always kicked a$$ in my OOTP3 leagues (I haven't played any v4 MLB leagues). I would pick him first round, definitely. You can take that to the bank. Uh huh. No doubt. Forget about all those LOSERS that have been mentioned. Pedro who? Vladimir who? What's a Pujols? The future of baseball is Ross Gload. *DO NOT TAKE THIS ADVICE*

03-24-2002, 05:29 PM	#9
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	Thanks for the advice JML! I'm writing it down as I type... (ambidextrous don't ya know!)

03-25-2002, 08:15 AM	#12
bbo4 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South of Boston, Ma Posts: 214	H.Blaylock hit .366 his rookie year in my league. P.Martinez has dominated each year so far. J.Uribe (I know, surprise)hit 30 triples in back to back seasons while batting .280. __________________ "In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the Bigs."

03-25-2002, 08:39 AM	#13
wertzy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 23	Note: I am using Rolen's rosters... V.Guerrero has done good for me so far in my career league (three games played, first season). If you're looking for young catching, Toby Hall has done good for me so far with the bat. Not a top 5 player, but just a suggestion for a catcher. Juan Cruz is a good young pitcher for a spot in a rotation. He also has team leader ability on Rolen's rosters. He isn't a top 5 player either, but good for some spot in your rotation. [ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: wertzy ]</p> __________________ <a href="http://asbl.simleagues.com">ASBL</a> - ASBL Commissioner and Arizona Diamondbacks

03-26-2002, 12:01 PM	#14
saml00 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 19	i am in 2009 or so with the phils and would have to say that picking randy wolf might not be the best of ideas . . go with beckett

03-26-2002, 01:21 PM	#15
JML Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The act or process of locating. Posts: 2,154	[quote]Originally posted by saml00: <strong>i am in 2009 or so with the phils and would have to say that picking randy wolf might not be the best of ideas . . go with beckett</strong><hr></blockquote> I would definitely get Beckett if possible (serious this time ). He went in the first round of the Baseball Maelstrom draft. Not that we are experts or anything, but look at his RL stats. Sick. Edit- granted only 24 IP so far, but his minor league stats are nuts as well. Definitely not challenged by the minors. Seriously. Search for him at the top-right and look at his BB/K ratio---> <a href="http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com" target="_blank">http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com</a> [ March 26, 2002: Message edited by: JML ]</p>

03-26-2002, 01:51 PM	#16
General Mike Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 255	Like all great teams do, build up the middle. Centerfielder Shortstop Starting Pitcher Catcher Mike Piazza has to be a top 5 pick. There is so little depth at Catcher that it increases his value exponentially. __________________ ACL - Houston Astros SHIBA - Los Angeles Dodgers [url=http://baseball.slammedia.net]BL2[/url - New York Mets BTTF - Florida Marlins

03-28-2002, 02:55 PM	#17
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	Thanks for the tips so far. I now have the privilege of ranking 1200 players for myself for the impending draft. Gonna try and get 300 or so done tonight. Ugh. So damned hard.

03-28-2002, 08:17 PM	#18
rallymonkey1982 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County Posts: 436	I'd put Pudge Rodriguez above Piazza... both for age and defense __________________ "This is sort of like living the American dream. You get to come the ballpark and get a free beer." - Arte Moreno My Life

03-29-2002, 05:53 AM	#19
JML Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The act or process of locating. Posts: 2,154	[quote]Originally posted by rallymonkey1982: <strong>I'd put Pudge Rodriguez above Piazza... both for age and defense</strong><hr></blockquote> I whole-heartedly agree. If you're building up the middle, Pudge is a no-brainer. Arguably the best D you can get, and an awesome bat.

03-29-2002, 12:07 PM	#20
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	I would say Josh Beckett...also Kevin Millar of Florida has some good seasons. [ March 29, 2002: Message edited by: YankeePride ]</p>