D370 Season 6 - Page 4

Medici · 01-09-2019, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ajwindon

Just ended up in the best situation ever as I packed this today.

Congrats! Wow, 2 diamond Bonds pulled and 2 Perfect games thrown in this league already. Some nice luck going around ;-)

NYY #23 · 01-09-2019, 09:39 PM

The Breakers are hot this month. Just 5 losses this month, 2 of the compliments of me in our monthly series where I take 2 of 3.

I hate to do it, but Mattingly is now riding the pine. Hard to justify him and Arenado in the lineup until they start doing something, so time to see if Carew and Machado can do the job this year.

Decided to finally buy some packs in bulk and bought 12. Have to say that's a little bit more enjoyable after not getting much the first several packs. In the end not too bad though with one diamond (Scherzer) and three gold (Keuchel, Nimmo, Taillon). It's not Bonds, and not sure I'll keep them any, but can't complain about the return.

Medici · 01-10-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

The Breakers are hot this month. Just 5 losses this month, 2 of the compliments of me in our monthly series where I take 2 of 3.

I hate to do it, but Mattingly is now riding the pine. Hard to justify him and Arenado in the lineup until they start doing something, so time to see if Carew and Machado can do the job this year.

Decided to finally buy some packs in bulk and bought 12. Have to say that's a little bit more enjoyable after not getting much the first several packs. In the end not too bad though with one diamond (Scherzer) and three gold (Keuchel, Nimmo, Taillon). It's not Bonds, and not sure I'll keep them any, but can't complain about the return.

Carew and Machado seem to be off to a good start! If they can solidify the bottom half of your lineup, you'll be set! Another 3 game series against eachother early this month. You've had my number so far ;-)

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Medici

Carew and Machado seem to be off to a good start! If they can solidify the bottom half of your lineup, you'll be set! Another 3 game series against eachother early this month. You've had my number so far ;-)

Hard to figure out why I have your number, I just hope it continues, because you seem to have everyone else's number!

Hopefully they can at least fill in until they figure things out. Last year it was JD Martinez that couldn't hit his way out of a paper bag, but he played awesome in the postseason.

zrog2000 · 01-10-2019, 12:44 PM

Unlike last season, my team is the definition of consistent.

Someday, my Mike Trout might slug over .400. The best Mike Trout in the league has an OPS that is 285 points higher than mine.

Zorro · 01-10-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Medici

Carew and Machado seem to be off to a good start! If they can solidify the bottom half of your lineup, you'll be set! Another 3 game series against eachother early this month. You've had my number so far ;-)

Great month my friend. What place are you and NYY23 In?

ajwindon · 01-10-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zrog2000

Unlike last season, my team is the definition of consistent.

Someday, my Mike Trout might slug over .400. The best Mike Trout in the league has an OPS that is 285 points higher than mine.

I think I own the best Trout in the league currently. 1.041 OPS. Almost slugging .600

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 01:38 PM

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Great month my friend. What place are you and NYY23 In?

As of this morning Medici had a five game lead over me, and we are 1-2 in the division. We'll need to get our act together if we're going to have a shot at the division!

ajwindon · 01-10-2019, 02:25 PM

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As of this morning Medici had a five game lead over me, and we are 1-2 in the division. We'll need to get our act together if we're going to have a shot at the division!

While I miss the race, I am super glad I got moved away from your division and am leading my division by 6 games.

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 02:53 PM

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While I miss the race, I am super glad I got moved away from your division and am leading my division by 6 games.

I don't blame you at all. It was fun battling it out last year, and this year, but it's tough when one team has to go in as a wild card with the second best record in the league.

Having a comfortable lead would be a nice feeling!

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zrog2000

Unlike last season, my team is the definition of consistent.

Someday, my Mike Trout might slug over .400. The best Mike Trout in the league has an OPS that is 285 points higher than mine.

Consistency is nice. Those up and down months can be frustrating.

ajwindon · 01-10-2019, 03:00 PM

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I don't blame you at all. It was fun battling it out last year, and this year, but it's tough when one team has to go in as a wild card with the second best record in the league.

Having a comfortable lead would be a nice feeling!

I moved ARod to 1B this year after hearing he should grade out to 100 defense and spent some PP on a 96 ovr Ripken to slot in at SS. Should help expand my lead.

Medici · 01-10-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

As of this morning Medici had a five game lead over me, and we are 1-2 in the division. We'll need to get our act together if we're going to have a shot at the division!

The Breakers are unlikely to remain hot all season. I suspect that lead will start to shrink in the coming days. And you took yet another series from me! I'm going to need a cushion before we play 7 times in September ;-)

Medici · 01-10-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ajwindon

I moved ARod to 1B this year after hearing he should grade out to 100 defense and spent some PP on a 96 ovr Ripken to slot in at SS. Should help expand my lead.

Smart move with ARod to First! I had no idea his defense would play that high there! And it's good to see Ripken in the game (especially in another league). Truly one of the greats.

Medici · 01-10-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zrog2000

Unlike last season, my team is the definition of consistent.

Someday, my Mike Trout might slug over .400. The best Mike Trout in the league has an OPS that is 285 points higher than mine.

It seems to me that 1/3 of my team will play roughly as expected, 1/3 will improve on the year before, and then the remaining 1/3 will flat out suck. That underperforming third seems to change each season but it will inevitably touch everyone on your roster at some point.I've had Trout slug .371 only to jump to .540 and almost double his WAR the very next season. Every league will always have a mix of underperforming Trouts, Performing Trouts, and kicking-ass Trouts.

How you to tinker with your underperformers is what makes the managing part fun in my opinion (move down in lineup/platoon more/replace from reserve roster/sell for PP and replace/move into bullpen/etc). Otherwise you could acquire a team of good players and let it run on auto-pilot week after week with the same results. Variation is built in and forces you to adjust. At least that's my opinion from the short sample size thus far...

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Medici

The Breakers are unlikely to remain hot all season. I suspect that lead will start to shrink in the coming days. And you took yet another series from me! I'm going to need a cushion before we play 7 times in September ;-)

I don't know, you just don't seem to lose when I'm home!

I think I'm more worried about the Dinos catching me than me thinking I can catch you.

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Medici

It seems to me that 1/3 of my team will play roughly as expected, 1/3 will improve on the year before, and then the remaining 1/3 will flat out suck. That underperforming third seems to change each season but it will inevitably touch everyone on your roster at some point.I've had Trout slug .371 only to jump to .540 and almost double his WAR the very next season. Every league will always have a mix of underperforming Trouts, Performing Trouts, and kicking-ass Trouts.

How you to tinker with your underperformers is what makes the managing part fun in my opinion (move down in lineup/platoon more/replace from reserve roster/sell for PP and replace/move into bullpen/etc). Otherwise you could acquire a team of good players and let it run on auto-pilot week after week with the same results. Variation is built in and forces you to adjust. At least that's my opinion from the short sample size thus far...

That's pretty much in line with what I've been experiencing. That's why depth really does pay off. I guess the trick is to not get too attached, or lose faith for too long. Slumps seem like they last a lot longer in PT. I was ready to dump Pedro last year, but he pitched so well at of the bullpen I had to move him back into the rotation and he makes the All-Star team, meanwhile I send the defending Pitcher of the Year to the pen because they are terrible.

ajwindon · 01-10-2019, 09:06 PM

What's going on in the NC East Division and how can I be transferred to it midseason?

NYY #23 · 01-10-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ajwindon

What's going on in the NC East Division and how can I be transferred to it midseason?

14 teams have a better record than the NC East Division leader. I think a lot of teams would enjoy being there!

Medici · 01-11-2019, 03:19 AM

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That's pretty much in line with what I've been experiencing. That's why depth really does pay off. I guess the trick is to not get too attached, or lose faith for too long. Slumps seem like they last a lot longer in PT. I was ready to dump Pedro last year, but he pitched so well at of the bullpen I had to move him back into the rotation and he makes the All-Star team, meanwhile I send the defending Pitcher of the Year to the pen because they are terrible.

You are spot on with the depth my friend. While Sale + Kershaw won 42 games for me last season and finished top 3 in CY Young Voting, they started the first 2 months leading in losses and with a 6+ERA each. I decided each were touched to be in that bottom 1/3 of underperformers and and moved them to the Pen where they took off. When Mo Rivera started blowing saves uncontrollably, I replaced him with a closer who is 66/70 so far after 2 seasons. When his time comes to suck,I will replace him as well. When hitters like Tedd Williams are sucking this year (with a negative WAR), I adapt with a changed lineup that moves him towards the very bottom. Having the depth to handle the 1/3 of underperformers each season is key to staying competitive in the league. Just like the Titans responded with sucking Mattingly to a .330 Carew replacement thus far...

01-10-2019, 12:44 PM	#65
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01-09-2019, 09:39 PM	#62
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112	The Breakers are hot this month. Just 5 losses this month, 2 of the compliments of me in our monthly series where I take 2 of 3. I hate to do it, but Mattingly is now riding the pine. Hard to justify him and Arenado in the lineup until they start doing something, so time to see if Carew and Machado can do the job this year. Decided to finally buy some packs in bulk and bought 12. Have to say that's a little bit more enjoyable after not getting much the first several packs. In the end not too bad though with one diamond (Scherzer) and three gold (Keuchel, Nimmo, Taillon). It's not Bonds, and not sure I'll keep them any, but can't complain about the return.

01-10-2019, 09:06 PM	#78
ajwindon Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	What's going on in the NC East Division and how can I be transferred to it midseason?