Help me with my Team

Malova · 12-21-2018, 05:43 PM

What am i doing wrong?

NYY #23 · 12-21-2018, 06:00 PM

You have a winning record in Gold, so maybe nothing? Hard to tell without knowing what the other teams in your division are like. Just my thoughts, but the first thing that stands out to me is you seem to be sacrificing defense for offense. Improving your defense should make your pitching better, but it's a trade-off too.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

You have a winning record in Gold, so maybe nothing? Hard to tell without knowing what the other teams in your division are like. Just my thoughts, but the first thing that stands out to me is you seem to be sacrificing defense for offense. Improving your defense should make your pitching better, but it's a trade-off too.

I guess I am used to leading my division and the pitching has been atrocious this year. I looked at compareable team's and teams with better win records have horrid defense efficeny as well, I suppose it is a trade off not sure what to do to fix the pitching.

Asov · 12-21-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Malova

What am i doing wrong?

Pitchers with low movement/control tend to suffer a lot in leagues packed with elite offensive players, plus your deffense doesn't help.

Thats what i see on this screen, maybe with more stats, lineups, etc. we can help you a bit more.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Asov

Pitchers with low movement/control tend to suffer a lot in leagues packed with elite offensive players, plus your deffense doesn't help.

Thats what i see on this screen, maybe with more stats, lineups, etc. we can help you a bit more.

Well that sucks, on the pitching guess I need to look into that, lineup is in the screenshot what other items did you wanna see?

Asov · 12-21-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Malova

I guess I am used to leading my division and the pitching has been atrocious this year. I looked at compareable team's and teams with better win records have horrid defense efficeny as well, I suppose it is a trade off not sure what to do to fix the pitching.

Show your team stats, is on the info section. And your pitching stats.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:17 PM

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show your team stats, is on the info section. And your pitching stats.

Weaseltail · 12-21-2018, 06:24 PM

I'm not sure you're doing anything wrong. You've got a .521 winning percentage, which is pretty good in a competitive league.

Your offense looks fine to me. The problem is your pitching and defense (which work together). A few thoughts:

Carew and Altuve are a bad SS/2B combo defensively. I'd suggest moving Altuve back to 2B (he's lousy defensively there too, but at least playable), and look for an upgrade at SS. There are some good silver options with decent hitting + defense like Pesky and Vizquel. You could also look at some less expensive gold options like Boudreu, Cronin, or Bell. Ideally you'd platoon a couple of these guys to improve the offense.

I'm not sure how good Betts is defensively at CF, but you may want to consider moving him to RF, dropping Ichiro to a backup/platoon role, and getting someone with 80+ def in CF. There are some good silver options if points are an issue, or try a gold like Agee or Blair. Agee was great for me -- 5+ WAR two consecutive seasons -- and he's usually available for around 1,500 points.

Snell and Strasburg aren't great SP options. I'd sell both and use the proceeds to buy some combo of a good gold like Bonham, Corbin, Dierker, or Perry (89), a cheap live diamond like Severino or Kluber, an underrated silver like Barker or Soroka, or a better historical diamond like Beckett, Carpenter, or Syndergaard.

I think your most effective improvements will come from upgrading your defense and improving your SP, both of which should be pretty easy to do.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Weaseltail

I'm not sure you're doing anything wrong. You've got a .521 winning percentage, which is pretty good in a competitive league.

Your offense looks fine to me. The problem is your pitching and defense (which work together). A few thoughts:

Carew and Altuve are a bad SS/2B combo defensively. I'd suggest moving Altuve back to 2B (he's lousy defensively there too, but at least playable), and look for an upgrade at SS. There are some good silver options with decent hitting + defense like Pesky and Vizquel. You could also look at some less expensive gold options like Boudreu, Cronin, or Bell. Ideally you'd platoon a couple of these guys to improve the offense.

I'm not sure how good Betts is defensively at CF, but you may want to consider moving him to RF, dropping Ichiro to a backup/platoon role, and getting someone with 80+ def in CF. There are some good silver options if points are an issue, or try a gold like Agee or Blair. Agee was great for me -- 5+ WAR two consecutive seasons -- and he's usually available for around 1,500 points.

Snell and Strasburg aren't great SP options. I'd sell both and use the proceeds to buy some combo of a good gold like Bonham, Corbin, Dierker, or Perry (89), a cheap live diamond like Severino or Kluber, an underrated silver like Barker or Soroka, or a better historical diamond like Beckett, Carpenter, or Syndergaard.

I think your most effective improvements will come from upgrading your defense and improving your SP, both of which should be pretty easy to do.

Great Ideas see attached picture of updated lineups and I had andrelton simmons at SS who has like elite D at SS so that should help.

Asov · 12-21-2018, 06:38 PM

In your position I would try to improve my rotation/bullpen with more balanced pitchers, try to find underrated silvers/golds. Barker is better than Snell for example. Everyone has Dierker for a reason, hes awesome and balanced. I dont like to give free bases so the bases on balls category would be a top priority to me.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:40 PM

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In your position I would try to improve my rotation/bullpen with more balanced pitchers, try to find underrated silvers/golds. Barker is better than Snell for example. Everyone has Dierker for a reason, hes awesome and balanced. I dont like to give free bases so the bases on balls category would be a top priority to me.

Crazy to bad one is not for sale but I will keep an eye out.

Thalion · 12-21-2018, 06:44 PM

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I guess I am used to leading my division and the pitching has been atrocious this year. I looked at compareable team's and teams with better win records have horrid defense efficeny as well, I suppose it is a trade off not sure what to do to fix the pitching.

Heh, a lot of us in gold are used to leading our divisions. It just gets getting used to that sometimes other teams might have better players than we do.

Or we can curse the random number gods, like I do.

Malova · 12-21-2018, 06:47 PM

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Heh, a lot of us in gold are used to leading our divisions. It just gets getting used to that sometimes other teams might have better players than we do.

Or we can curse the random number gods, like I do.

RNG GOD's WOW and D3 gotta hate them lol cept all I can do is buy more PP which I will not haha spent my $100 all rdy.

Dogberry99 · 12-21-2018, 07:56 PM

The discussion regarding defensive improvement focused on Carew and Altuve (and rightfully so), but what was Eddie Collins doing over at 3rd in the first screenshot? Is he fully trained there? Even if he is, is he good enough at the hot corner with an arm as weak as his? Hopefully switching to Baker helps both offensively and defensively.

Thalion · 12-21-2018, 08:08 PM

Given his players, I'd play Collins over Altuve, if only due to the fact he's a superior defensive player.

Malova · 12-22-2018, 06:33 PM

After the changes I am on the Cusp of making the wildcard! These games are so crucial!!! HYYPPPEEEE!!

Malova · 12-22-2018, 06:37 PM

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Malova Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 140	Help me with my Team What am i doing wrong? Attached Images

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Weaseltail Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 127	I'm not sure you're doing anything wrong. You've got a .521 winning percentage, which is pretty good in a competitive league. Your offense looks fine to me. The problem is your pitching and defense (which work together). A few thoughts: Carew and Altuve are a bad SS/2B combo defensively. I'd suggest moving Altuve back to 2B (he's lousy defensively there too, but at least playable), and look for an upgrade at SS. There are some good silver options with decent hitting + defense like Pesky and Vizquel. You could also look at some less expensive gold options like Boudreu, Cronin, or Bell. Ideally you'd platoon a couple of these guys to improve the offense. I'm not sure how good Betts is defensively at CF, but you may want to consider moving him to RF, dropping Ichiro to a backup/platoon role, and getting someone with 80+ def in CF. There are some good silver options if points are an issue, or try a gold like Agee or Blair. Agee was great for me -- 5+ WAR two consecutive seasons -- and he's usually available for around 1,500 points. Snell and Strasburg aren't great SP options. I'd sell both and use the proceeds to buy some combo of a good gold like Bonham, Corbin, Dierker, or Perry (89), a cheap live diamond like Severino or Kluber, an underrated silver like Barker or Soroka, or a better historical diamond like Beckett, Carpenter, or Syndergaard. I think your most effective improvements will come from upgrading your defense and improving your SP, both of which should be pretty easy to do. Last edited by Weaseltail; 12-21-2018 at 06:28 PM.

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Asov Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 85	In your position I would try to improve my rotation/bullpen with more balanced pitchers, try to find underrated silvers/golds. Barker is better than Snell for example. Everyone has Dierker for a reason, hes awesome and balanced. I dont like to give free bases so the bases on balls category would be a top priority to me. Attached Images

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NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	You have a winning record in Gold, so maybe nothing? Hard to tell without knowing what the other teams in your division are like. Just my thoughts, but the first thing that stands out to me is you seem to be sacrificing defense for offense. Improving your defense should make your pitching better, but it's a trade-off too.

12-21-2018, 07:56 PM	#14
Dogberry99 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 1,328	The discussion regarding defensive improvement focused on Carew and Altuve (and rightfully so), but what was Eddie Collins doing over at 3rd in the first screenshot? Is he fully trained there? Even if he is, is he good enough at the hot corner with an arm as weak as his? Hopefully switching to Baker helps both offensively and defensively.

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Thalion Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 413	Given his players, I'd play Collins over Altuve, if only due to the fact he's a superior defensive player.

12-22-2018, 06:33 PM	#16
Malova Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 140	After the changes I am on the Cusp of making the wildcard! These games are so crucial!!! HYYPPPEEEE!!