"Our League" Season 4--Who Wants To Play Our Way? - Page 35

IanIachimoe · 04-22-2021, 02:20 PM

Frustrated by the legends' inability to train, Nowhere courted & signed Richie Hebner to a FA contract as a multi-position backup. The "grave digger" will be putting down his shovel for a bat this summer to help the Nowhere Men stay fresh. A much-needed lefty bat & (somewhat) capable in the field, anything he adds as a potential platoon mate with Alou will be gravy.

The move also allows for the recall of Otis Nixon as a late inning thief, defensive replacement & sparkplug. The locker room hasn't been the same since his demotion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnmAiH6BLo

IanIachimoe · 04-22-2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stl jason

I'm sticking with my usual pessimistic outlook and expect the bottom to fall out at any minute, as there seems to always be a cold streak to balance out the hot ones at some point (hopefully it doesn't wait until the playoffs

)

it's similar to that happy feeling you get when you log into the game and see 10 fresh packs waiting for you (32 team silver tourney win), only to find the best card you get from them all is an 81 rated Live gold

LOLOL. well said.

Quinta · 04-22-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanley Kuppchaser

Have you tried going into preferences, then trouble shooting, then upload team graphics, then submit yet? Often, after you've put in your new logo, that will help them to stick. Sometimes you have to do it a couple of times. but my logo has been in place for weeks (He said a half-hour before his graphics disappeared).

I have tried several things. This "troubleshooting" route was the first I tried but I only did it once so maybe that was it. Today when I did this route I chased my black cat from the room and did it 3 times.

stl jason · 04-22-2021, 05:32 PM

aaaaand here comes the collapse.... 6 game losing streak and counting (including 5 to OL competition)

time for a drink

Bottom Of The Sixth · 04-22-2021, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stl jason

aaaaand here comes the collapse.... 6 game losing streak and counting (including 5 to OL competition)

time for a drink

You called it......

Time for some of Waffletown's finest Maple Whiskey or something harder?

allenciox · 04-22-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stl jason

aaaaand here comes the collapse.... 6 game losing streak and counting (including 5 to OL competition)

time for a drink

That's fine.... just make sure you sweep Nowhere Men in the series after the all-star break, ok?

Stanley Kuppchaser · 04-22-2021, 08:15 PM

[QUOTE=IanIachimoe;4775743]Frustrated by the legends' inability to train, Nowhere courted & signed Richie Hebner to a FA contract as a multi-position backup. /QUOTE]

Don't mean to be too contrary, but I thought the demise of "training" was one of the big improvements this year. It just seemed so gimmicky and unreal to me to have so many players moved out of their historical positions and bumping guys who played their careers to the side. They might as well have been fictional players. The fact that it gets Richie Hebner onto your team is a terrific unintended consequence. He might not have gotten a run otherwise.

vyshka · 04-22-2021, 08:24 PM

Since BFF relaxed their needing to declare prior to opening packs requirement I'm going to move Chandler over there next week, so I can try out that league as well. They are off on their own at the moment in silver so shouldn't impact anything.

Looks like Cedar Rapids is about even in OL competition thanks to a good run against Sugar Hill to make up for the dismal record against Cary. We're on a 10 game win streak now with no OL games in sight for the rest of the month.

Hopefully there will be some new acquisitions to announce from the front offices tonight as we have some tournament packs waiting for the new content drop.

IanIachimoe · 04-22-2021, 08:26 PM

[QUOTE=Stanley Kuppchaser;4775948]

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanIachimoe

Frustrated by the legends' inability to train, Nowhere courted & signed Richie Hebner to a FA contract as a multi-position backup. /QUOTE]

Don't mean to be too contrary, but I thought the demise of "training" was one of the big improvements this year. It just seemed so gimmicky and unreal to me to have so many players moved out of their historical positions and bumping guys who played their careers to the side. They might as well have been fictional players. The fact that it gets Richie Hebner onto your team is a terrific unintended consequence. He might not have gotten a run otherwise.

I agree 100%. I love it. I have a couple guys that wouldn't be around if not for their versatility.

huge change from last year & much more realistic.

IanIachimoe · 04-22-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vyshka

Since BFF relaxed their needing to declare prior to opening packs requirement I'm going to move Chandler over there next week, so I can try out that league as well. They are off on their own at the moment in silver so shouldn't impact anything.

Looks like Cedar Rapids is about even in OL competition thanks to a good run against Sugar Hill to make up for the dismal record against Cary. We're on a 10 game win streak now with no OL games in sight for the rest of the month.

Hopefully there will be some new acquisitions to announce from the front offices tonight as we have some tournament packs waiting for the new content drop.

same. IN for a night of disappointment.

vyshka · 04-22-2021, 08:44 PM

I eagerly await another 100 being wasted on Giolito.

allenciox · 04-23-2021, 01:23 AM

Well, Nowhere Men I guess have really decided to go "Where" "No" "Men" have gone before. With a record of 23-2 against all opponents in July (6-0 against OL opponents), they are sending a solid "No Where but me" message about "Where" to look for the best OL team (an overall record of 79-25 on the season doesn't hurt either!)

vyshka · 04-23-2021, 03:46 AM

Texarkana welcomes Steve Rogers, Jim Vrain, and Jose Mendez to their stable of pitchers. The front office appears to be entertaining moving Mendez on the auction house, but his value is quickly falling so they might just keep him on the staff.

Another recent addition to the Tornadoes, Brooks Robinson, has begun to finally settle in at 3B and get above the Mendoza line to .265 after a rough start in June.

Stanley Kuppchaser · 04-23-2021, 06:33 AM

Cary turned in a 4-3 month to hold back the Nowhere Men, who logged a 6-4 record. Waffletown slipped to 5-8, while Port Ruppert was the hottest OL club, humming at a 7-2 clip to climb above .500 and into fourth. No OL teams face relegation at this time.

Edster007 · 04-23-2021, 08:18 AM

Would love to see Coney Island play .500 ball today. They have been punching above their weight. Starting the day with two vs. The Syrups in Waffletown will be tough, first because of the juiced ballpark and second because of all the good bars around the Spile.

Sugar Hill is Sugar Hill, as theme team early on in PT play there isn't a lot I can do with them right now. They had a decent start but seem to be playing at level I would expect.

Hoping they both have a little luck this weekend with cards and coffee-last weekend was pretty much a bust for both teams. Coney Island management may loosen the purse strings a bit this weekend and dip its toe in the auction house. we have set some priorities but will go with best available at the right price

stl jason · 04-23-2021, 08:50 AM

Waffletown management is keeping an eye on the waiver wire market for any potential affordable upgrades to the squad, as they have amassed a decent little war chest (but would trade it all for a little more

). They are hoping their dismal month of July (12-13) will just be a brief blip on the radar, and they can get back to the winning ways to get primed for the post season.

The hard part is finding that nugget for the right upgrade. The team is still highly ranked across the board (1st ranked in runs scored, batting average, on base percentage, OPS... which isn't really surprising considering the offensive-friendly confines of their home park). What is a bit surprising is the pitching and defensive rankings (2nd in runs against, 1st in starters ERA, FIP, pitching WAR, and zone rating; 3rd in errors, 5th in bullpen ERA).

Charlatan · 04-23-2021, 08:53 AM

It's a three-way race in Stone, barring any last minute surges. OL teams still hold 6 of the 8 playoff spots. Right now it appears that 5 or 6 OL teams will promote. Nobody is terribly close to relegation.

Apologies for not providing an update yesterday. I forgot, then I remembered, then I forgot again. That's the way it goes sometimes.

Charlatan · 04-23-2021, 09:00 AM

In their continuing quest to corner the market on middle infielders, Annandale has acquired Marty Marion to go alongside our earlier acquisitions of Ray Dandridge and Joe Cronin. Not sure how I can play all three of these guys... maybe move Cronin to 3b, play Marion at ss, and Dandridge either a super utility or a mediocre 2b? Though it makes more sense to play Dandridge at 3B and make Cronin the backup if I care at all about defense.

HRBaker · 04-23-2021, 10:24 AM

Quick update on R69...
(~Promotion) = projected

Shoebox_____________20-5 .800 (~Promotion)
Left Coast____________15-9 .625 (~Promotion)
Keystone (tied)________15-11 .576 (~Promotion)
Shinbone (tied)________15-11 .576 (~Promotion)
Daytona Beach _______11-12 .478
Gettysburg___________16-20 .444 (~Promotion)
Gear Terrace_________11-14 .440
New York____________14-20 .411 (~Promotion)
Sunday______________13-20 .393
Burnside______________9-24 .375

HRBaker · 04-23-2021, 10:47 AM

Gettysburg Breaks Plan and signs Nomar Garciaparra (99-SS) To Replace Solly Hemus (87-SS)

I don't know if it was itchy fingers or what, but sitting on 18,764 PPs - Nomar sitting in the Auction House for 1200 PPs less than average - and not being sure i could find anything better on Saturday, I bit the Bullet (pun intended) and put him on the team in hopes of squeezing out a wildcard spot (2.5 games). Another factor was Solly was playing exhausted since there was no backup...

04-22-2021, 02:20 PM	#681
IanIachimoe All Star Starter Join Date: May 2014 Location: paper st. Posts: 1,055	Frustrated by the legends' inability to train, Nowhere courted & signed Richie Hebner to a FA contract as a multi-position backup. The "grave digger" will be putting down his shovel for a bat this summer to help the Nowhere Men stay fresh. A much-needed lefty bat & (somewhat) capable in the field, anything he adds as a potential platoon mate with Alou will be gravy. The move also allows for the recall of Otis Nixon as a late inning thief, defensive replacement & sparkplug. The locker room hasn't been the same since his demotion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnmAiH6BLo __________________ Last edited by IanIachimoe; 04-22-2021 at 02:53 PM.

04-22-2021, 05:32 PM	#684
stl jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,112	aaaaand here comes the collapse.... 6 game losing streak and counting (including 5 to OL competition) time for a drink __________________ Beer League dynasty thread - knock 'em back!

04-22-2021, 08:24 PM	#688
vyshka Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 393	Since BFF relaxed their needing to declare prior to opening packs requirement I'm going to move Chandler over there next week, so I can try out that league as well. They are off on their own at the moment in silver so shouldn't impact anything. Looks like Cedar Rapids is about even in OL competition thanks to a good run against Sugar Hill to make up for the dismal record against Cary. We're on a 10 game win streak now with no OL games in sight for the rest of the month. Hopefully there will be some new acquisitions to announce from the front offices tonight as we have some tournament packs waiting for the new content drop. __________________ Last edited by vyshka; 04-22-2021 at 08:26 PM.

04-22-2021, 08:44 PM	#691
vyshka Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 393	I eagerly await another 100 being wasted on Giolito. __________________

04-23-2021, 01:23 AM	#692
allenciox All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 735	Well, Nowhere Men I guess have really decided to go "Where" "No" "Men" have gone before. With a record of 23-2 against all opponents in July (6-0 against OL opponents), they are sending a solid "No Where but me" message about "Where" to look for the best OL team (an overall record of 79-25 on the season doesn't hurt either!) __________________ Last edited by allenciox; 04-23-2021 at 01:24 AM.

04-22-2021, 08:15 PM	#687
Stanley Kuppchaser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,239	[QUOTE=IanIachimoe;4775743]Frustrated by the legends' inability to train, Nowhere courted & signed Richie Hebner to a FA contract as a multi-position backup. /QUOTE] Don't mean to be too contrary, but I thought the demise of "training" was one of the big improvements this year. It just seemed so gimmicky and unreal to me to have so many players moved out of their historical positions and bumping guys who played their careers to the side. They might as well have been fictional players. The fact that it gets Richie Hebner onto your team is a terrific unintended consequence. He might not have gotten a run otherwise.

04-23-2021, 03:46 AM	#693
vyshka Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 393	Texarkana welcomes Steve Rogers, Jim Vrain, and Jose Mendez to their stable of pitchers. The front office appears to be entertaining moving Mendez on the auction house, but his value is quickly falling so they might just keep him on the staff. Another recent addition to the Tornadoes, Brooks Robinson, has begun to finally settle in at 3B and get above the Mendoza line to .265 after a rough start in June. Attached Images __________________

04-23-2021, 06:33 AM	#694
Stanley Kuppchaser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,239	Southpaws Hold Onto Lead in OL I222 Cary turned in a 4-3 month to hold back the Nowhere Men, who logged a 6-4 record. Waffletown slipped to 5-8, while Port Ruppert was the hottest OL club, humming at a 7-2 clip to climb above .500 and into fourth. No OL teams face relegation at this time. Attached Images

04-23-2021, 08:18 AM	#695
Edster007 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,765	Would love to see Coney Island play .500 ball today. They have been punching above their weight. Starting the day with two vs. The Syrups in Waffletown will be tough, first because of the juiced ballpark and second because of all the good bars around the Spile. Sugar Hill is Sugar Hill, as theme team early on in PT play there isn't a lot I can do with them right now. They had a decent start but seem to be playing at level I would expect. Hoping they both have a little luck this weekend with cards and coffee-last weekend was pretty much a bust for both teams. Coney Island management may loosen the purse strings a bit this weekend and dip its toe in the auction house. we have set some priorities but will go with best available at the right price

04-23-2021, 08:50 AM	#696
stl jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,112	Waffletown management is keeping an eye on the waiver wire market for any potential affordable upgrades to the squad, as they have amassed a decent little war chest (but would trade it all for a little more ). They are hoping their dismal month of July (12-13) will just be a brief blip on the radar, and they can get back to the winning ways to get primed for the post season. The hard part is finding that nugget for the right upgrade. The team is still highly ranked across the board (1st ranked in runs scored, batting average, on base percentage, OPS... which isn't really surprising considering the offensive-friendly confines of their home park). What is a bit surprising is the pitching and defensive rankings (2nd in runs against, 1st in starters ERA, FIP, pitching WAR, and zone rating; 3rd in errors, 5th in bullpen ERA). __________________ Beer League dynasty thread - knock 'em back!

04-23-2021, 08:53 AM	#697
Charlatan All Star Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,492	Stone 132 Update It's a three-way race in Stone, barring any last minute surges. OL teams still hold 6 of the 8 playoff spots. Right now it appears that 5 or 6 OL teams will promote. Nobody is terribly close to relegation. Apologies for not providing an update yesterday. I forgot, then I remembered, then I forgot again. That's the way it goes sometimes. Attached Images Last edited by Charlatan; 04-23-2021 at 08:55 AM.

04-23-2021, 09:00 AM	#698
Charlatan All Star Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,492	In their continuing quest to corner the market on middle infielders, Annandale has acquired Marty Marion to go alongside our earlier acquisitions of Ray Dandridge and Joe Cronin. Not sure how I can play all three of these guys... maybe move Cronin to 3b, play Marion at ss, and Dandridge either a super utility or a mediocre 2b? Though it makes more sense to play Dandridge at 3B and make Cronin the backup if I care at all about defense. Attached Images

04-23-2021, 10:24 AM	#699
HRBaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,369	Quick update on R69... (~Promotion) = projected Shoebox_____________20-5 .800 (~Promotion) Left Coast____________15-9 .625 (~Promotion) Keystone (tied)________15-11 .576 (~Promotion) Shinbone (tied)________15-11 .576 (~Promotion) Daytona Beach _______11-12 .478 Gettysburg___________16-20 .444 (~Promotion) Gear Terrace_________11-14 .440 New York____________14-20 .411 (~Promotion) Sunday______________13-20 .393 Burnside______________9-24 .375 __________________ *HRB*

04-23-2021, 10:47 AM	#700
HRBaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,369	Gettysburg Breaks Plan and signs Nomar Garciaparra (99-SS) To Replace Solly Hemus (87-SS) I don't know if it was itchy fingers or what, but sitting on 18,764 PPs - Nomar sitting in the Auction House for 1200 PPs less than average - and not being sure i could find anything better on Saturday, I bit the Bullet (pun intended) and put him on the team in hopes of squeezing out a wildcard spot (2.5 games). Another factor was Solly was playing exhausted since there was no backup... Attached Images __________________ *HRB*