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HackDNize · 05-29-2003, 12:09 PM

Hi. New player here. What's the best strategy for winning in the game?

ctorg · 05-29-2003, 12:11 PM

Ummm...

Well, the best strategy would be to get the best players on your team for the least money. Or did you want something more specific?

Gastric ReFlux · 05-29-2003, 12:19 PM

Intangibles are the secret.

Ben Music · 05-29-2003, 12:24 PM

Favor Lefty/Lefty matchups. Ignore the Righty/Righty matchups, they have no use!

Kelric · 05-29-2003, 12:42 PM

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Originally posted by ctorg
Ummm...

Well, the best strategy would be to get the best players on your team for the least money. Or did you want something more specific?

That's the one I tend to follow.

Gastric ReFlux · 05-29-2003, 12:47 PM

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Well, the best strategy would be to get the best players on your team for the least money. Or did you want something more specific?

It didn't work for me.

Eric · 05-29-2003, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by HackDNize
Hi. New player here. What's the best strategy for winning in the game?

Score more runs than your opponent.

Gastric ReFlux · 05-29-2003, 01:31 PM

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Score more runs than your opponent.

That one didn't work for me either, cuz I got outscored on intangibles.

Eric · 05-29-2003, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
That one didn't work for me either, cuz I got outscored on intangibles.

Go to the 'Advanced League Setup' screen and click on 'Disable Intangibles". That'll do the trick.

Gastric ReFlux · 05-29-2003, 01:49 PM

Thanks. I had missed that.

Goodsox · 05-29-2003, 01:51 PM

Here is my general strategy:

1) Assemble a good lineup and pitching staff
2) Assemble a good minor league system
3) Win division
4) Win League Divisional Series
5) Win League Championship Series
6) Win World Series
6) Sign free agents in off-season to fill holes
7) Draft good players

Cycle repeats every year.
*If needed trades should be made during the year to continue cycle.

spleen1015 · 05-29-2003, 01:57 PM

Draft anyone with the last name of Heinsohn. These guys are always the best players in the league.

Modern Relic · 05-29-2003, 03:09 PM

Draft clutch hitters. Oh yeah, and make sure you always take the Braves.

twins15 · 05-29-2003, 03:58 PM

You need veteran leadership. And if that does not work, just edit all your players to make them better. It always works for me. But, veteran leadership and itangibles are definitely the key.

Woodchuck · 05-29-2003, 04:50 PM

I build my team around 2 or 3 hitters with very high RBI ratings.

messenjah · 05-29-2003, 06:41 PM

I tend to trade for young prospects who are almost ready for the big show and trade away my veteran guys. For example, I took over the Cubs and traded Moises Alou, Sammy Sosa, Corey Patterson, Mark Grudzielanik, Eric Karros and others for Mark Teixeira, C.C. Sabbathia, Victor Martinez, Hank Blalock, Matt Ginter, and Alex Cintron, Kevin Mench and a couple others. I also traded Heep Sop Choi for Travis Hafner because even though Choi hit for power better, Hafner had better AVG talent. So basically my lineup went.

C- Victor Martinez
1B- Travis Hafner
2B- Hank Blalock
3B- Mark Teixeira
SS- Alex Cintron
LF- Kevin Mench
CF- I forgot
RF- I also forgot

SP- Kerry Wood
SP- Mark Prior
SP- C.C. Sabbathia
SP- Carlos Zambrano
SP- I forgot again.

CL- Matt Ginter

So basically my roster had a whole bunch of guys who may not dominate right now, but will end up at .500 and in the next few years will be awesome. Especially Prior, Teixeira and Hafner.

LivnLegend · 05-29-2003, 07:27 PM

This is a damn funny thread for those in the know.

For those who aren't, just know it's funny!

Billy11 · 05-29-2003, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by LivnLegend
This is a damn funny thread for those in the know.

For those who aren't, just know it's funny!

Where do we go to be in the know?

LivnLegend · 05-29-2003, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by Billy11
Where do we go to be in the know?

I think you know

Eckstein 4 Prez · 05-29-2003, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by LivnLegend
This is a damn funny thread for those in the know.

For those who aren't, just know it's funny!

Oh oh. I didn't laugh. Does that mean I'm not in the know?

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05-29-2003, 01:51 PM	#11
Goodsox Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,866	Here is my general strategy: 1) Assemble a good lineup and pitching staff 2) Assemble a good minor league system 3) Win division 4) Win League Divisional Series 5) Win League Championship Series 6) Win World Series 6) Sign free agents in off-season to fill holes 7) Draft good players Cycle repeats every year. *If needed trades should be made during the year to continue cycle. __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

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Modern Relic All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,266	Draft clutch hitters. Oh yeah, and make sure you always take the Braves. __________________ American Folklore Baseball League (closed): Commissioner/GM - Mudville Nine (ruled!) Former member of Boys of Summer: GM - St. Louis Browns (doormats!) Former member of the OTBL: GM - Gashouse Gorillas (also ruled!) "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby

05-29-2003, 12:19 PM	#3
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Intangibles are the secret.

05-29-2003, 01:49 PM	#10
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Thanks. I had missed that.

05-29-2003, 01:57 PM	#12
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,000	Draft anyone with the last name of Heinsohn. These guys are always the best players in the league.

05-29-2003, 03:58 PM	#14
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	You need veteran leadership. And if that does not work, just edit all your players to make them better. It always works for me. But, veteran leadership and itangibles are definitely the key. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

05-29-2003, 04:50 PM	#15
Woodchuck Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 39	I build my team around 2 or 3 hitters with very high RBI ratings.

05-29-2003, 06:41 PM	#16
messenjah All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 565	I tend to trade for young prospects who are almost ready for the big show and trade away my veteran guys. For example, I took over the Cubs and traded Moises Alou, Sammy Sosa, Corey Patterson, Mark Grudzielanik, Eric Karros and others for Mark Teixeira, C.C. Sabbathia, Victor Martinez, Hank Blalock, Matt Ginter, and Alex Cintron, Kevin Mench and a couple others. I also traded Heep Sop Choi for Travis Hafner because even though Choi hit for power better, Hafner had better AVG talent. So basically my lineup went. C- Victor Martinez 1B- Travis Hafner 2B- Hank Blalock 3B- Mark Teixeira SS- Alex Cintron LF- Kevin Mench CF- I forgot RF- I also forgot SP- Kerry Wood SP- Mark Prior SP- C.C. Sabbathia SP- Carlos Zambrano SP- I forgot again. CL- Matt Ginter So basically my roster had a whole bunch of guys who may not dominate right now, but will end up at .500 and in the next few years will be awesome. Especially Prior, Teixeira and Hafner.

05-29-2003, 07:27 PM	#17
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	This is a damn funny thread for those in the know. For those who aren't, just know it's funny!