What to do when real life counterparts die (RIP Jose Fernandez) - Page 2

PSUColonel · 09-26-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

Yeah, his death has really gotten to me. Thanks to MLB Network and social media you kinda get to know these guys. I watch Intentional Talk just about every day just to see who they interview. I couldn't even watch the whole thing when I tried to rewatch his interview yesterday. Seems like a really good dude and just a joy to watch. I'm honestly considering not playing my MLB league anymore because of this. I don't even want to see his name in the game, but I also don't want to take him out.

I understand it is a terrible thing which happened, and I feel for his family and friends...but please get a grip on yourself...I think you might be a asking things a bit far when you (and others) can't seem to distinguish reality from a simulation.

Andy · 09-26-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

I understand it is a terrible thing which happened, and I feel for his family and friends...but please get a grip on yourself...I think you might be a asking things a bit far when you (and others) can't seem to distinguish reality from a simulation.

You're the second person on here today to basically tell me that my opinion is wrong. You know nothing about me or the losses I've had in my life. Yes, I got teary eyed when I found out about Jose. I even got teary eyed watching the Dodger game yesterday and I'm not even a Dodger fan. I can distinguish reality from fiction in that I don't need someone on the internet telling me how I should feel.

PSUColonel · 09-26-2016, 10:04 PM

Not saying you can't have an opinion or strong feelings about Jose's death...I just think maybe you're taking things a bit far when you can't/won't enjoy a OOTP MLB inspired league.

Honorable_Pawn · 09-26-2016, 10:54 PM

*withholds insensitive comment*

bly08 · 09-26-2016, 11:02 PM

He was my favorite pitcher not on the Red Sox. I'm starting a new game for the first time in months with the Marlins in remembrance of him.

Honorable_Pawn · 09-26-2016, 11:05 PM

Excellent idea.

BBGiovanni · 09-27-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy

You're the second person on here today to basically tell me that my opinion is wrong.

This is the best place on the internet to get that kind of feedback, trust me!

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Originally Posted by Andy

Yes, I got teary eyed when I found out about Jose.

I turned on the Mets' radio call tonight while I made dinner, not even thinking about who they were playing. Howie Rose and Josh Lewin did a really fantastic job describing what was going on, all the player tributes, and even random other stories, like the home plate umpire who had lost two children to disease, one at the age of 24 just like Jose F. I got choked up a couple of times, and I say this as someone who really dislikes Jeff Loria and the Marlins' perpetual fire sales. The Marlins' players, staff, and especially their fans really acquitted themselves well tonight, and it made me proud to be a baseball fan.

As to the OP, I have always left people like Nick Adenhart, Darryl Kile, etc. etc. in my games as I enjoy seeing them live on. But I sympathize with folks that feel the opposite way. Just don't delete your saved game, you may eventually feel differently.

Andy · 09-27-2016, 06:14 AM

Yeah, I've backtracked on my initial idea of scrapping MLB leagues, but I may end up starting over anyway because of the traded players being released bug. It's not because of anyone's comments on here, just an emotional weekend.

BIG17EASY · 09-27-2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Not saying you can't have an opinion or strong feelings about Jose's death...I just think maybe you're taking things a bit far when you can't/won't enjoy a OOTP MLB inspired league.

It's not your place to tell anyone how they should feel.

PSUColonel · 09-27-2016, 09:29 AM

I am not telling anyone how they should feel at all.... I am saying I think not using an MLB league in a simulation which is not real life is not really necessary, and may be blurring the lines between reality and something which isn't.

Number4 · 09-27-2016, 11:03 AM

Well, I think you are right, yet however I can understand that someone wants to temporary not be reminded of this sad death. In a longterm situation, I'd agree that being too concerned is a bit unreasonable, but there are fans, maybe even friends and family possibly playing OOTP, and for them, the pain may be real.
If someone wants to respect him by not having them part of their game, that is their choice after all, as valid as letting him pitch his career or implementing his death along with retirement of his number.

Andy · 09-27-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Number4

Well, I think you are right, yet however I can understand that someone wants to temporary not be reminded of this sad death. In a longterm situation, I'd agree that being too concerned is a bit unreasonable, but there are fans, maybe even friends and family possibly playing OOTP, and for them, the pain may be real.
If someone wants to respect him by not having them part of their game, that is their choice after all, as valid as letting him pitch his career or implementing his death along with retirement of his number.

Yeah, like I said I've already backtracked from my statement about no more MLB leagues. I probably shouldn't have stated it on here in the first place. I have a 4 month old daughter and I hate that Jose will never get to meet his child.

BIG17EASY · 09-27-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

Yeah, like I said I've already backtracked from my statement about no more MLB leagues. I probably shouldn't have stated it on here in the first place. I have a 4 month old daughter and I hate that Jose will never get to meet his child.

Don't feel bad for letting your emotions speak. You did nothing wrong.

Bunktown Ballers · 09-27-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobfather

Sad news this morning. I have Jose on my team. Do I get to keep him? If so would you keep him or give him a career ending injury?

Very good question & no problem asking it same day. I'm speaking as though you didn't personally know him, so what's the big deal asking. In my case I'm going to let him continue in my league as a show of HONOR to him. Very tragic news, but after losing nearly all my family members & knowing 1st hand that life does continue for all the second a person passes. Do as you wish, but leaving him in game and SHORTLISTING him so you can follow his career would be a way in your world to HONOR Jose Fernandez. Enjoy this marvelous game and keep on keeping on...life's to short to be trivial about life....

NCBeachBum · 09-27-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

You are talking about this thread.

Markus agreed to add death to the game and locked the thread.

Nah, it's after death was in. He was angry when he saw John Henry died.

BigRed75 · 09-30-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy

I have a 4 month old daughter and I hate that Jose will never get to meet his child.

This is exactly why his death hit me just as hard as it did you. Eight-month-old daughter here. The thought that Jose's daughter will never get to see her dad's smile and he'll never get to see her smile at him tears me up.

rjl518 · 09-30-2016, 09:18 AM

As soon as his death was reported, I retired him from my real-time season immediately.
I really couldn't believe that I clicked "retire player" for Jose Fernandez last Sunday!
As a Marlins fan as well as Mets fan, I was very hurt that I had to do that!
I also deleted the game between the Marlins and Braves as well.

darkcloud4579 · 10-07-2016, 04:21 PM

I don't play with real players much ever but last night was simming for giggles and saw Jose in my league too and wondered what to do with him. Considered CEI-ing him, but decided not to.

09-26-2016, 10:54 PM	#24
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09-26-2016, 11:02 PM	#25
bly08 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 105	He was my favorite pitcher not on the Red Sox. I'm starting a new game for the first time in months with the Marlins in remembrance of him. Last edited by bly08; 09-26-2016 at 11:20 PM.

09-26-2016, 11:05 PM	#26
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Excellent idea. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

09-27-2016, 06:14 AM	#28
Andy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 2,263	Yeah, I've backtracked on my initial idea of scrapping MLB leagues, but I may end up starting over anyway because of the traded players being released bug. It's not because of anyone's comments on here, just an emotional weekend. Last edited by Andy; 09-27-2016 at 06:16 AM.

09-27-2016, 09:29 AM	#30
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,092	I am not telling anyone how they should feel at all.... I am saying I think not using an MLB league in a simulation which is not real life is not really necessary, and may be blurring the lines between reality and something which isn't. Last edited by PSUColonel; 09-27-2016 at 11:19 AM.

09-26-2016, 10:04 PM	#23
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,092	Not saying you can't have an opinion or strong feelings about Jose's death...I just think maybe you're taking things a bit far when you can't/won't enjoy a OOTP MLB inspired league.

09-27-2016, 11:03 AM	#31
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	Well, I think you are right, yet however I can understand that someone wants to temporary not be reminded of this sad death. In a longterm situation, I'd agree that being too concerned is a bit unreasonable, but there are fans, maybe even friends and family possibly playing OOTP, and for them, the pain may be real. If someone wants to respect him by not having them part of their game, that is their choice after all, as valid as letting him pitch his career or implementing his death along with retirement of his number. __________________ "Odor is now 2 for 5 today" (Commentator, after Rougned Odor, up to then 1 for 4, punched Jose Bautista square in the face.)

09-30-2016, 09:18 AM	#37
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,242	As soon as his death was reported, I retired him from my real-time season immediately. I really couldn't believe that I clicked "retire player" for Jose Fernandez last Sunday! As a Marlins fan as well as Mets fan, I was very hurt that I had to do that! I also deleted the game between the Marlins and Braves as well. __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

10-07-2016, 04:21 PM	#38
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,654	I don't play with real players much ever but last night was simming for giggles and saw Jose in my league too and wondered what to do with him. Considered CEI-ing him, but decided not to. __________________ ------ My Mods Managerial Strategy Pack Competitive Balance Tax Calculator Major League Women's Baseball (OOTP24) quickstart Indian Premier League \| 300+ years of baseball quickstart \| Expatriate League quickstart \| Off-Field Injuries Update \| Women's Name File for OOTP \| ---- Dynasty classics: Centurion comes to OOTP5 \| DC Moneyball Dynasty (2004)