Would this be the best/most sought after free agent ever? - Page 2

Habsfan18 · 04-13-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by grmagne

Indeed. I rarely get players that can consistently post a 1.000+ OPS in the modern era. And when I do they're usually injury-prone, which Bill here definitely is not. Which injury settings do you use for the league?

Also, his AAA stats were good but not great. Did his abilities go through a huge jump when he was 22?

I'll check when I get on my PC, but I believe he had a bit of a ratings bump with TCR. He was viewed as a solid prospect, but once he put it all together there was no turning back so to speak. He has been dominant his entire MLB career. No idea how long this will last, but I'm enjoying following the career of a legend.

As for injury setting, I use the default one. I believe that's set to "normal."

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Originally Posted by catcherjul

Spectator/commissioner mode is the way I play too and I think there is a lot more people that enjoy it this way than we think!

It's awesome, isn't it? Rather than focus on managing a certain team, I follow a league, and my fictional MLB feels as real as the current real-life product to me. Watching prospects become stars, reading news on blockbuster deals and big signings, following pennant races, MVP races etc.. My league has basically taken on a life of its own.

catcherjul · 04-13-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I'll check when I get on my PC, but I believe he had a bit of a ratings bump with TCR. He was viewed as a solid prospect, but once he put it all together there was no turning back so to speak. He has been dominant his entire MLB career. No idea how long this will last, but I'm enjoying following the career of a legend.

As for injury setting, I use the default one. I believe that's set to "normal."

It's awesome, isn't it? Rather than focus on managing a certain team, I follow a league, and my fictional MLB feels as real as the current real-life product to me. Watching prospects become stars, reading news on blockbuster deals and big signings, following pennant races, MVP races etc.. My league has basically taken on a life of its own.

I think I know my league as much as I know the real mlb. There is so much things to follow and I like to watch de playoffs with the new 3D pawns.

Habsfan18 · 04-13-2016, 09:44 PM

If anyone is reading and cares about his progress

here's another update. I don't usually sim this fast but I don't think I've ever been this captivated by a fictional player before.

He just won his 5th straight MVP award, in a year which was a bit of a "down year" by his standards. Didn't hit the 200 hit mark for the first time in 6 years, "only" batted .311, had an OBP of .402 and his lowest WAR in 6 seasons. He did however hit the most home runs of his career. I'm wondering if at age 31 we will now start to see his decline. Remains to be seen how long he can keep this up.

So, 6 straight seasons of an OPS over 1.000. Basically a 75 WAR player by age 31. 331 home runs, 1951 hits, 1067 RBI, career OPS of 1.004. He can still play another 8-10 years, just not sure at what level and how long he'll be dominant. But seriously, this guy has to be in the discussions for greatest of all-time. Or at least one of the greatest peaks or 10 year stretch.

catcherjul · 04-13-2016, 09:49 PM

Still no ring for him :O

Habsfan18 · 04-13-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by catcherjul

Still no ring for him :O

The Dodgers have underperformed big time. He has his player option after this coming season so if they underwhelm again I hope he opts out and signs with a contending club. It will seriously be a shame if he never wins a ring.

catcherjul · 04-13-2016, 10:14 PM

Can't believe no one will be able to win with such a great player!

GoBucsGo · 04-14-2016, 08:12 AM

I too am in the crowd that can't believe he doesn't have a ring yet. Would be a crying shame if he goes his career without one

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Habsfan18 · 04-14-2016, 02:08 PM

It definitely would be a shame. I wonder if it would hurt his legacy a bit if he doesn't win at least one. The guy can't win a WS on his own, but many of the all-time greats have won at least once in my fictional MLB.

DiMaggio5CF · 04-14-2016, 07:06 PM

I have never played in Commish mode because I don't understand how the game would be any fun at all if I'm not running a team... but please post another update ASAP! I have to know how the rest of his contract plays out!

Habsfan18 · 04-14-2016, 07:17 PM

One area where OOTP needs improvement, is contract AI for position player free agents. I get that Dick is on the "decline" compared to his previous years, but seriously..? To go until the first week of the season and then signing with the Texas Rangers on a 1 year deal at 9.5 million? Really?

He opted out of the last year with the Dodgers and was requesting 9 years at 40 million per in free agency. Predictably, teams remained uninterested and he didn't lower his demands until late into the pre-season and again in spring training. It seems teams will not give position player free agents big money, long-term deals. Only pitchers. And not even very good ones at that. I hope this is worked on. This guy should NOT have to wait until the first week of the season to sign that crap contract.

Anyways, as you can see his run of 1.000 OPS seasons are over. Still a pretty good year and was tied for the MLB lead in position player WAR with 7.1. Will be interested to see how he does this coming season. Edit: Sorry, it looked like he was at 7.1 at the end of the season but it dropped to 6.9.

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 04-15-2016, 09:54 AM

Basically he's the Bryce Harper of your league?

BigRed75 · 04-15-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by catcherjul

Spectator/commissioner mode is the way I play too and I think there is a lot more people that enjoy it this way than we think!

Yep!

grmagne · 04-15-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

One area where OOTP needs improvement, is contract AI for position player free agents. I get that Dick is on the "decline" compared to his previous years, but seriously..? To go until the first week of the season and then signing with the Texas Rangers on a 1 year deal at 9.5 million? Really?

Did any of the big-market teams have $40 million available to sign him? I wonder if there weren't any teams with enough funds to offer a contract and then some code kicked in that causes a player to accept a 1-year deal.

Habsfan18 · 04-16-2016, 11:46 AM

2 more years of Bill Dick baseball. While not at the same level of dominance anymore, he's still pretty productive. Sure-fire HOFer and potentially the greatest of all-time in my league.

Still no ring, however. The past 2 seasons, his Texas Rangers have been eliminated from a post-season spot on the final day of the regular season. That has to be crushing..

tcoots423 · 04-17-2016, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I just love the fact that players change it up every now and then. One of my favorite all-time fictional players looked like a ginger Hulk Hogan.

Does this happen automatically? The appearance change?

Habsfan18 · 04-17-2016, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tcoots423

Does this happen automatically? The appearance change?

Indeed it does!

tcoots423 · 04-17-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

Indeed it does!

Awesome. cant wait to get home and play haha..

Bub13 · 04-18-2016, 11:13 AM

Looks like he finally got paid, too.

Habsfan18 · 04-18-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bub13

Looks like he finally got paid, too.

I gave him the extension myself for what I felt was fair value in my league. Didn't want the best player in the game signing with another team for 1 year again.

GoBucsGo · 04-19-2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I gave him the extension myself for what I felt was fair value in my league. Didn't want the best player in the game signing with another team for 1 year again.

This is depressing, man. I've stopped playing the game because there doesn't seem to be a fix anytime soon.

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04-13-2016, 09:44 PM	#23
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	If anyone is reading and cares about his progress here's another update. I don't usually sim this fast but I don't think I've ever been this captivated by a fictional player before. He just won his 5th straight MVP award, in a year which was a bit of a "down year" by his standards. Didn't hit the 200 hit mark for the first time in 6 years, "only" batted .311, had an OBP of .402 and his lowest WAR in 6 seasons. He did however hit the most home runs of his career. I'm wondering if at age 31 we will now start to see his decline. Remains to be seen how long he can keep this up. So, 6 straight seasons of an OPS over 1.000. Basically a 75 WAR player by age 31. 331 home runs, 1951 hits, 1067 RBI, career OPS of 1.004. He can still play another 8-10 years, just not sure at what level and how long he'll be dominant. But seriously, this guy has to be in the discussions for greatest of all-time. Or at least one of the greatest peaks or 10 year stretch. Attached Images

04-14-2016, 07:17 PM	#30
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	One area where OOTP needs improvement, is contract AI for position player free agents. I get that Dick is on the "decline" compared to his previous years, but seriously..? To go until the first week of the season and then signing with the Texas Rangers on a 1 year deal at 9.5 million? Really? He opted out of the last year with the Dodgers and was requesting 9 years at 40 million per in free agency. Predictably, teams remained uninterested and he didn't lower his demands until late into the pre-season and again in spring training. It seems teams will not give position player free agents big money, long-term deals. Only pitchers. And not even very good ones at that. I hope this is worked on. This guy should NOT have to wait until the first week of the season to sign that crap contract. Anyways, as you can see his run of 1.000 OPS seasons are over. Still a pretty good year and was tied for the MLB lead in position player WAR with 7.1. Will be interested to see how he does this coming season. Edit: Sorry, it looked like he was at 7.1 at the end of the season but it dropped to 6.9. Attached Images Last edited by Habsfan18; 04-14-2016 at 07:35 PM.

04-15-2016, 09:54 AM	#31
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 870	Basically he's the Bryce Harper of your league? __________________ Shootin' at the walls of heartache, BANG BANG, I am THE WARRIOR! "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- Ali Wladimir Klitschko will DESTROY you.

04-16-2016, 11:46 AM	#34
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	2 more years of Bill Dick baseball. While not at the same level of dominance anymore, he's still pretty productive. Sure-fire HOFer and potentially the greatest of all-time in my league. Still no ring, however. The past 2 seasons, his Texas Rangers have been eliminated from a post-season spot on the final day of the regular season. That has to be crushing.. Attached Images

04-13-2016, 09:49 PM	#24
catcherjul Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 311	Still no ring for him :O

04-13-2016, 10:14 PM	#26
catcherjul Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 311	Can't believe no one will be able to win with such a great player!

04-14-2016, 08:12 AM	#27
GoBucsGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 278 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	I too am in the crowd that can't believe he doesn't have a ring yet. Would be a crying shame if he goes his career without one Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

04-14-2016, 02:08 PM	#28
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	It definitely would be a shame. I wonder if it would hurt his legacy a bit if he doesn't win at least one. The guy can't win a WS on his own, but many of the all-time greats have won at least once in my fictional MLB.

04-14-2016, 07:06 PM	#29
DiMaggio5CF All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 921	I have never played in Commish mode because I don't understand how the game would be any fun at all if I'm not running a team... but please post another update ASAP! I have to know how the rest of his contract plays out!

04-18-2016, 11:13 AM	#38
Bub13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 748	Looks like he finally got paid, too.