Be careful what you hope for!

redranger · 03-30-2002, 08:58 PM

After playing three seasons with OOTP3 in a fictional league (drafting) I won the championship all three seasons. Oddly enough without ever winning my division (wild card all three) I got OOTP4 and decided to start fresh. I drafted a league and proceeded to go 38-16, well on my way to what appeared to be yet another great season. This frustrated me! Not because I apparently drafted well, but because I thought maybe the challenge wasn't there.

So I decided to stop this season and start a fresh one with default rosters. I was torn between taking Tampa Bay, Montreal, or Pittsburgh. I finally took Pittsburgh after closely reviewing the rosters. Well needless to say I am thrilled to have the challenge I was looking for. I just rolled into May and currently I am 9-21 (10 GB Chicago Cubs) My pitching and fielding is awful! I am so happy!

MizzouRah · 03-31-2002, 06:01 AM

I know exactly what you mean. The Cardinals were too easy for me as well. Now, with the Expos, things are a little different.

Todd

DennisS · 03-31-2002, 07:15 AM

Using a suggestion from another poster, here is what I did.

I played my beloved Cardinals until I won a world series...took 8 years.

I then received an offer I couldn't refuse, and took control over the absolute worst team in the Major Leagues.

I sucked hard the first 2 years, and I am returning this franchise to respectability.

Guess what happens when I win the world series with this team?

Yep, another team awaits, and another challenge.

And it is fun to watch my cards do things a little different...after 3 years, it is a significantly different team from what I left.

Cheers

DennisS · 03-31-2002, 07:46 AM

Using a suggestion from another poster, here is what I did.

I played my beloved Cardinals until I won a world series...took 8 years.

I then received an offer I couldn't refuse, and took control over the absolute worst team in the Major Leagues.

I sucked hard the first 2 years, and I am returning this franchise to respectability.

Guess what happens when I win the world series with this team?

Yep, another team awaits, and another challenge.

And it is fun to watch my cards do things a little different...after 3 years, it is a significantly different team from what I left.

Cheers

Erich Ingram · 03-31-2002, 08:00 AM

I did something similar, I simmed out the first 3 seasons, then took over Tampa Bay. Now 5 seasons into running Tampa, my team is in first place and the Fan Support has gone from the low of 13 now up to 46 and climbing. I actually sold out a couple of games too, a far cry from the 18000 the team was averaging when I took it over. I am also doing this right now with a 27 million payroll. Hopefully the Market will continue to grow, it improved from Almost Nonexistent to Tiny last season.

But I agree once the team is a viable contender for a period of time and I win a Series with them it will be off to the worst team in the league and try to rebuild them, well unless it is a New York team, and the Mets were one of the worst in the league for last few years.

DennisS · 03-31-2002, 10:43 AM

If I have to run a new team, and it is the Mets, then I will just rename (and move) the franchise.

Simple fix!

jor31 · 03-31-2002, 10:49 AM

im trying to turn around the Expos...3 years in i have lowest payroll in leaue, and i am in 3rd place, 3GB Mets in dvision.

Lets Go Mets · 03-31-2002, 05:11 PM

Doing the same thing as the Pirates...Im in my second season and have the 2nd lowest payroll. I got screwed in the offseason by Matt Anderson. I was winning the bid for him till the last day and he signed with the Tigers. The happiest day of my ootp4 life.

03-30-2002, 08:58 PM	#1
redranger All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 610	Be careful what you hope for! After playing three seasons with OOTP3 in a fictional league (drafting) I won the championship all three seasons. Oddly enough without ever winning my division (wild card all three) I got OOTP4 and decided to start fresh. I drafted a league and proceeded to go 38-16, well on my way to what appeared to be yet another great season. This frustrated me! Not because I apparently drafted well, but because I thought maybe the challenge wasn't there. So I decided to stop this season and start a fresh one with default rosters. I was torn between taking Tampa Bay, Montreal, or Pittsburgh. I finally took Pittsburgh after closely reviewing the rosters. Well needless to say I am thrilled to have the challenge I was looking for. I just rolled into May and currently I am 9-21 (10 GB Chicago Cubs) My pitching and fielding is awful! I am so happy!

03-31-2002, 08:00 AM	#5
Erich Ingram Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,217	I did something similar, I simmed out the first 3 seasons, then took over Tampa Bay. Now 5 seasons into running Tampa, my team is in first place and the Fan Support has gone from the low of 13 now up to 46 and climbing. I actually sold out a couple of games too, a far cry from the 18000 the team was averaging when I took it over. I am also doing this right now with a 27 million payroll. Hopefully the Market will continue to grow, it improved from Almost Nonexistent to Tiny last season. But I agree once the team is a viable contender for a period of time and I win a Series with them it will be off to the worst team in the league and try to rebuild them, well unless it is a New York team, and the Mets were one of the worst in the league for last few years. __________________ Erich Ingram (Rolen17) IOSBL San Diego Aztecs 2010, 2012,2013, 2014 World Series Champions Maelstrom Padres 2026 World Champions eMLB Washington Nationals

03-31-2002, 10:49 AM	#7
jor31 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 204	im trying to turn around the Expos...3 years in i have lowest payroll in leaue, and i am in 3rd place, 3GB Mets in dvision. __________________ Not affiliated but these sites are good- <a href="http://www.ootpworld.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootpworld.com</a> <a href="http://www.ootplinks.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootplinks.com</a> <a href="http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/" target="_blank">http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/</a>

03-31-2002, 05:11 PM	#8
Lets Go Mets Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY NY Posts: 235	Doing the same thing as the Pirates...Im in my second season and have the 2nd lowest payroll. I got screwed in the offseason by Matt Anderson. I was winning the bid for him till the last day and he signed with the Tigers. The happiest day of my ootp4 life. __________________ “He likes the ball out over the plate. He could be dangerous. He swings hard. He dives over the plate. He’s strong. You definitely don’t want to make any mistakes out over the plate.”--Bobby Valentine on Roger Clemens -------------------------------------------------- We got determination,Bass and Highs White Castle Fries only come in one size --Beastie boys

03-31-2002, 06:01 AM	#2
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	I know exactly what you mean. The Cardinals were too easy for me as well. Now, with the Expos, things are a little different. Todd

03-31-2002, 07:15 AM	#3
DennisS Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 107	Using a suggestion from another poster, here is what I did. I played my beloved Cardinals until I won a world series...took 8 years. I then received an offer I couldn't refuse, and took control over the absolute worst team in the Major Leagues. I sucked hard the first 2 years, and I am returning this franchise to respectability. Guess what happens when I win the world series with this team? Yep, another team awaits, and another challenge. And it is fun to watch my cards do things a little different...after 3 years, it is a significantly different team from what I left. Cheers

03-31-2002, 07:46 AM	#4
DennisS Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 107	Using a suggestion from another poster, here is what I did. I played my beloved Cardinals until I won a world series...took 8 years. I then received an offer I couldn't refuse, and took control over the absolute worst team in the Major Leagues. I sucked hard the first 2 years, and I am returning this franchise to respectability. Guess what happens when I win the world series with this team? Yep, another team awaits, and another challenge. And it is fun to watch my cards do things a little different...after 3 years, it is a significantly different team from what I left. Cheers

03-31-2002, 10:43 AM	#6
DennisS Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 107	If I have to run a new team, and it is the Mets, then I will just rename (and move) the franchise. Simple fix!