The Season 1 Discussion Thread - Page 6

stl jason · 12-05-2018, 06:50 AM

after losing 13 in a row and 16 of 17 (3 more losses after the win to break the streak), my boys retracted their craniums from their collective posteriors and managed to go 7-1 over the last 8 games of May....

*crosses fingers*

here's hoping they remember how to win when June starts

sharknut · 12-05-2018, 08:09 AM

Had over 5000 points and was weighing buying a gold pack but decided to just get a regular pack and ended up getting 96 rated Kluber. My hitting was 2nd in the league, but pitching was middle of the pack, so this will help. 2 1/2 back in my division and 1st in the WC.

mcdog512 · 12-05-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jda

I started with a bunch of PP from spending in Beta, put together a ridiculous team (thematically named the Oxford Blues), and promptly got bored. Decided to start fresh with a new account and no PP purchases. It has been a BLAST. I'm sure I'll check back on my whale-of-a-team from time to time, but the vast majority of my time is now spent on the no-money roster of my LOLCats. Lesson learned.

Bought a pack with my extra 1000 PP, got a Gold reliever. Sold that guy, sold the other gold reliever I got from the starter packs, sold other guys I didn't like, bought three packs and pulled a Mookie Betts. That certainly helps the interest level.

At this point I'm putting all earned PP into the auction house; the packs just don't make any sense to me at this point unless (1) you enjoy the experience, or (2) you're hunting for one of the "good" historical 100s or high-90s cards. Since I won't be doing either of those with this team for years, it's auctions all the way. I got really excited when I won a nice Bronze.

Hopefully some of the other whales gives this a try. So much fun!

Edit: Because I didn't make this second team until the night before the start of the season, I ended up in a 22-team league!!! AC has three four-team divisions, my NC has two five-team divisions. Pretty wild.

I have my main team, then signed up for a second team my friend could run when he stops over every couple of weeks for a few beers and play OOTP and FM19. He hasn't been by since the beta ended so that one hasn't restarted yet.

Anyway, the game's been really fun so I used my last account to try the same thing, basically spend no money and just build a team. I got a bunch of bronze guys, pulled Halladay as my initial gold card.

Just now I got two packs from points earned in game rather than hunt for more bronze guys (Thanks Turley for the no hitter) and pulled a perfect for the first time ever. Chris Sale.....given the crappy sell market I guess he'll be my ace....I'm not completely doing only historical players this time since I'm doing it as free to play.

Kushiel · 12-05-2018, 09:11 AM

The Happy Plankton are still holding to .500 ball at 27-26.Though we be small we be mighty.

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kushiel

The Happy Plankton are still holding to .500 ball at 27-26.Though we be small we be mighty.

Great job my friend.....

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maddox

I got as high as 10 games over 500 earlier in the night and then went 4 and 6 in my last 10. I feel like the team is under performing. I am going to be patient. My pitching is really bad now. My offense is holding their own but could also be performing better.

I am 30-24. 2nd in my division but 6 games back but I am still in the lead in the wildcard race.

Stay with it my friend. It is a new season if you make the playoffs. Doesn’t matter how you get there.

Kushiel · 12-05-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zorro

Stay with it my friend. It is a new season if you make the playoffs. Doesn’t matter how you get there.

And anything can happen in a short series

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kushiel

And anything can happen in a short series

You got that right my friend.

vyshka · 12-05-2018, 10:21 AM

We went 19-10 in May after 13-13 in April. Still 3rd in division, but sitting in 2nd wild card spot at the moment.

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Germaniac · 12-05-2018, 11:59 AM

WE went on a historic 3-game win streak before losing our last game, again.

Still we climbed back within two games of the division lead, even though we may have no chance for the wild-card spot

Maybe it pays off it you have a true powerhouse in the league

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 12:16 PM

Me and my Bigggg mouth. We are 43-17. But are now only 1 game ahead of a very good Lake Monroe team. I get to excited about my team that I tend to forget there are other teams out there also. Lol. Me bad....

Orcin · 12-05-2018, 01:01 PM

The whale in my division was not satisfied with his rotation of all perfects/diamonds. So he moved John Montefusco to the reserve roster and replaced him with Verlander. He still has Pedro on the reserve roster and can't figure out where to put him. He has a gold Wheeler in the bullpen (rest are diamonds) but Zach has a 0.00 ERA and I guess he won't take him out until he gives up a run.

He still has four gold position players (rest are diamonds or perfects) so that is pretty weak. I would expect him to shore that up soon. He has added four diamond position players since the season started, so it's good to see he is paying some attention.

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

The whale in my division was not satisfied with his rotation of all perfects/diamonds. So he moved John Montefusco to the reserve roster and replaced him with Verlander. He still has Pedro on the reserve roster and can't figure out where to put him. He has a gold Wheeler in the bullpen (rest are diamonds) but Zach has a 0.00 ERA and I guess he won't take him out until he gives up a run.

He still has four gold position players (rest are diamonds or perfects) so that is pretty weak. I would expect him to shore that up soon. He has added four diamond position players since the season started, so it's good to see he is paying some attention.

is he leading his Division? I only say this because I have seen some loaded teams not do as well as expected. I do love seeing that only because it proves you do have to think some no matter what players you can get.

Orcin · 12-05-2018, 01:25 PM

Yes, he is 44-16. I am 38-22, 6 games back. The third place team is 33-28. I am first in the wildcard standings (+5.5).

Orcin · 12-05-2018, 01:35 PM

Ok, now I see why he is spending so much time and money on the pitching staff. He is #2 in every category. I am #1. Obviously, that can't stand.

In case you wondering, I am not mad about this situation... I am amused and determined to see if I can drive him to spend even more money by making it a race.

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

Yes, he is 44-16. I am 38-22, 6 games back. The third place team is 33-28. I am first in the wildcard standings (+5.5).

Wow he is strong. Great job Orcin, Once playoffs start anything can happen.

Zorro · 12-05-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

Ok, now I see why he is spending so much time and money on the pitching staff. He is #2 in every category. I am #1. Obviously, that can't stand.

In case you wondering, I am not mad about this situation... I am amused and determined to see if I can drive him to spend even more money by making it a race.

No I did not think you were mad. Just determined to get to the playoffs. After that anything can happen. I saw that in the beta.....

Orcin · 12-05-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorro

No I did not think you were mad. Just determined to get to the playoffs. After that anything can happen. I saw that in the beta.....

Yeah, if your pitchers get hot, then you can beat anybody.

Germaniac · 12-05-2018, 02:03 PM

This is the most loaded team I have seen so far ... and I'm surprised he's "only" 49-13 ...

The starters he has in his bullpen would make up a nice rotation for me

But of course he has every right to collect a team like that

Janks · 12-05-2018, 02:19 PM

My main team is winning at a 44.4 rate. Here is a bright spot that at least one person other than myself would like. It's my first Gold achievement.

I have five starters hitting over .300 and Brock is my second lowest at .233 (He was .221 when he did this).

12-05-2018, 06:50 AM	#101
stl jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,112	after losing 13 in a row and 16 of 17 (3 more losses after the win to break the streak), my boys retracted their craniums from their collective posteriors and managed to go 7-1 over the last 8 games of May.... crosses fingers here's hoping they remember how to win when June starts __________________ Beer League dynasty thread - knock 'em back!

12-05-2018, 09:11 AM	#104
Kushiel All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas Posts: 1,810	The *Happy Plankton* are still holding to .500 ball at 27-26.Though we be small we be mighty. __________________ *Favente Deo supero*

12-05-2018, 10:21 AM	#109
vyshka Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 393	We went 19-10 in May after 13-13 in April. Still 3rd in division, but sitting in 2nd wild card spot at the moment. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk __________________

12-05-2018, 11:59 AM	#110
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,118	WE went on a historic 3-game win streak before losing our last game, again. Still we climbed back within two games of the division lead, even though we may have no chance for the wild-card spot Maybe it pays off it you have a true powerhouse in the league Attached Images __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

12-05-2018, 02:03 PM	#119
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,118	This is the most loaded team I have seen so far ... and I'm surprised he's "only" 49-13 ... The starters he has in his bullpen would make up a nice rotation for me But of course he has every right to collect a team like that Attached Images __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

12-05-2018, 08:09 AM	#102
sharknut All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 1,124	Had over 5000 points and was weighing buying a gold pack but decided to just get a regular pack and ended up getting 96 rated Kluber. My hitting was 2nd in the league, but pitching was middle of the pack, so this will help. 2 1/2 back in my division and 1st in the WC.

12-05-2018, 12:16 PM	#111
Zorro Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,944	Me and my Bigggg mouth. We are 43-17. But are now only 1 game ahead of a very good Lake Monroe team. I get to excited about my team that I tend to forget there are other teams out there also. Lol. Me bad....

12-05-2018, 01:01 PM	#112
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,891	The whale in my division was not satisfied with his rotation of all perfects/diamonds. So he moved John Montefusco to the reserve roster and replaced him with Verlander. He still has Pedro on the reserve roster and can't figure out where to put him. He has a gold Wheeler in the bullpen (rest are diamonds) but Zach has a 0.00 ERA and I guess he won't take him out until he gives up a run. He still has four gold position players (rest are diamonds or perfects) so that is pretty weak. I would expect him to shore that up soon. He has added four diamond position players since the season started, so it's good to see he is paying some attention.

12-05-2018, 01:25 PM	#114
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,891	Yes, he is 44-16. I am 38-22, 6 games back. The third place team is 33-28. I am first in the wildcard standings (+5.5).

12-05-2018, 01:35 PM	#115
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,891	Ok, now I see why he is spending so much time and money on the pitching staff. He is #2 in every category. I am #1. Obviously, that can't stand. In case you wondering, I am not mad about this situation... I am amused and determined to see if I can drive him to spend even more money by making it a race.

12-05-2018, 02:19 PM	#120
Janks Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 313	My main team is winning at a 44.4 rate. Here is a bright spot that at least one person other than myself would like. It's my first Gold achievement. I have five starters hitting over .300 and Brock is my second lowest at .233 (He was .221 when he did this). Attached Images