Should Wilbur Duggleby Retire?

The Game · 05-20-2017, 03:35 PM

In my original play of the EBL league I retired Wilbur Duggleby after the 2026 season primarily because I had no PC and I matched my players up with real MLB players (using stats from baseball weekly) and there was no one on the team that I had them matched up with ( Can not find that info right now)
He has done it all. He has won awards on 2 planets. Won World Series games with the Mets. He is considered to be the G.O.A.T.. His son Charles will appear with Sony next season. So should I let him play one more season with his son or let him retire. Sony failed in the NLDS. Originally I did not have the DH in 2026 and beyond.

Big T · 05-20-2017, 07:51 PM

He had 56 HRs and a zillion RBIs last season, in the infamous words of the Band "Doucette"........... "momma let em play, let em play"

Fitting his hometown is "Cooperstown"

gbwitheyes · 05-20-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big T

He had 56 HRs and a zillion RBIs last season, in the infamous words of the Band "Doucette"........... "momma let em play, let em play"

Fitting his hometown is "Cooperstown"

I agree. How can you retire after a 56 HR / 161 RBI season? I understand going out on top but that would be crazy to leave so much on the field. Plus he can play with his son? They should not allow such an incredible opportunity for both father and son slip away.

I had the good fortune to see Gordie Howe play with his sons. It was magical.

The Game · 05-21-2017, 01:05 PM

So far i am the only one who voted for him to retire. Threads open for 2 weeks but would like to see around 10-15 total votes.

finn · 05-22-2017, 12:56 AM

I don't see any reason he couldn't play even longer than 1 season. He probably should be moved off of center field, but if he keeps producing offensively, you can take the hit on D (esp. if it comes in a corner) for sure

The Game · 05-25-2017, 12:07 AM

a look at Charles Duggleby before my rookie draft.

The Game · 07-25-2017, 12:22 PM

He was released once when he was batting under .100. If he struggles i will retire him at the end of June or if he gets released again. His son is doing decent.

View Poll Results: Should Wilbur Duggleby Retire?
Retire	1	7.14%
Play 1 More Season	13	92.86%
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05-20-2017, 03:35 PM	#1
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Should Wilbur Duggleby Retire? In my original play of the EBL league I retired Wilbur Duggleby after the 2026 season primarily because I had no PC and I matched my players up with real MLB players (using stats from baseball weekly) and there was no one on the team that I had them matched up with ( Can not find that info right now) He has done it all. He has won awards on 2 planets. Won World Series games with the Mets. He is considered to be the G.O.A.T.. His son Charles will appear with Sony next season. So should I let him play one more season with his son or let him retire. Sony failed in the NLDS. Originally I did not have the DH in 2026 and beyond. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong" Last edited by The Game; 05-20-2017 at 03:37 PM.

05-20-2017, 07:51 PM	#2
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	He had 56 HRs and a zillion RBIs last season, in the infamous words of the Band "Doucette"........... "momma let em play, let em play" Fitting his hometown is "Cooperstown" Last edited by Big T; 05-20-2017 at 07:53 PM.

05-21-2017, 01:05 PM	#4
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	So far i am the only one who voted for him to retire. Threads open for 2 weeks but would like to see around 10-15 total votes. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

05-22-2017, 12:56 AM	#5
finn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 26	I don't see any reason he couldn't play even longer than 1 season. He probably should be moved off of center field, but if he keeps producing offensively, you can take the hit on D (esp. if it comes in a corner) for sure __________________ Olive \|\| She/Her/They/Them Instagram \|\| Tumblr \|\| Bandcamp \|\| Twitter

05-25-2017, 12:07 AM	#6
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	a look at Charles Duggleby before my rookie draft. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

07-25-2017, 12:22 PM	#7
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	He was released once when he was batting under .100. If he struggles i will retire him at the end of June or if he gets released again. His son is doing decent. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"