Looking For "Friends" to join "Our League". - Page 60

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-13-2019, 09:50 PM

When I checked on this, I realized I had already put the 2025 results in, so I figured I'd post it.

bsta93 · 05-13-2019, 10:48 PM

Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye.

revmcgator · 05-13-2019, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bsta93

Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye.

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD BE SO FOOLISH!!!

So, yeah, I used 5,000 points the Hatchets built up in their championship run and was 24-for-24 on pulling Live cards (bad ones at that).

In the meantime, the Hatchets stumbled badly out of the gate -- the race stewards would've sent them straight to the glue factory. Instead, I sent half the roster to the minors. Hoping we can at least avoid relegation, though it's not looking likely, even this early in the season.

Magus978 · 05-13-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by revmcgator

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD BE SO FOOLISH!!!

So, yeah, I used 5,000 points the Hatchets built up in their championship run and was 24-for-24 on pulling Live cards (bad ones at that).

In the meantime, the Hatchets stumbled badly out of the gate -- the race stewards would've sent them straight to the glue factory. Instead, I sent half the roster to the minors. Hoping we can at least avoid relegation, though it's not looking likely, even this early in the season.

It's a hard thing to do, but I completely stopped ripping packs on my OL team. I don't even like them to begin with, and even the most valuable ones would only pay for a mid-game upgrade at best. The odds just aren't good enough to get a historical player to justify them anymore.

New York has jumped out of the gate 13-10, but stumbled badly after starting 10-5. The move to a more contact-oriented lineup is paying off. Unfortunately, the starting pitching has been an absolute dumpster fire except for Joaquin Andujar (3-1, 2.32). Not an ERA under 4 in the bunch. If this keeps up mid-week, there will be some very tough decisions made. Hopefully the offense can generate enough points to allow me to make one of those tough decisions.

Tiger Fan · 05-13-2019, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bsta93

Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye.

I have been there too many times to want to think about. Every time I tell myself save the points up and get a guaranteed player who can help....but far too often I think "Hey, I got a Jackie Robinson once in a pack and turned it into 80,000 points so why won't happen with this pack."
3000 or 4000 points later I am selling a ton of live guys for 5 points each and cursing myself for being so foolish.

Tiger Fan · 05-13-2019, 11:51 PM

ROADRUNNERS SEND FELLER PACKING

After a disappointing start to the season that saw the CliffMarkle Roadrunners at .500 after 22 games a number of changes were made. The big move that set the tone for all of the others was the decision to sell 90 rated Bob Feller. After he struggled in 2 seasons at the Diamond level due to control issues and brutal first outing to start the season the Roadrunners put him on the block. We paid 7500 pts to get him and he was sold for 9000 so the club turned a small profit. "His strikeouts got us some decent points but his control was terrible, and all the walks were killing us," said Manager Tiger Fan.

It also opened a spot in the rotation for either Willis Hudlin or Burt Hooton. Hooton had performed well in Diamond a year ago but the higher rated Hudlin was given first chance at the spot. Mike Hampton and Chris Short both also struggled so they were dispatched to the pen with Larry Jackson and newcomer Herb Pennock taking their spots in the rotation. Jackson was 1-1 with a 2.05 era in his 3 strarts while Pennock will make his debut this week.

Defense has also been an issue particularly in the outfield and with Bobby Murcer( .195,2,8) and Mel Ott (.230,2,7) both stuggling at the dish a change was needed. A lack of speed had also been a concern as Alan Trammell (.310,3,14) is not suited for the lead-off role so the club used some of it's proceeds from the Feller sale to address the outfield situation. Enter inexpensive Rickey Henderson and Kenny Lofton. Henderson was purchased for 1149 points and Lofton for 1400 and instantly upgrade our defense and speed. That still leaves about 6500 left from the Feller deal to add another pitcher if needed - even more if Lofton proves he can get on base enough to allow us to sell Murcer.

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The newcomers contributed in their Roadrunner debut, an 8-6 win over the Forest Hills Big Cats. Pennock didn't get a decision but he pitched 6 solid innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) and 8 hits, fanning 3 and not walking any Big Cats. Lofton was 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base while Henderson went 1-for-4 with a run scored. The hero was the lone survivor of my outfielder purge as Johnny Callison had 3 hits, including a pair of homers and drove in 4 runs.

OMGPuppies · 05-14-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bsta93

Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye.

Nooooo! Don't do that. I only rip packs in 19 because the AH is dead there.

OMGPuppies · 05-14-2019, 12:18 AM

Palolo got a bunch of PP to spend due to having the league MVP in Alomar and seven 20/20 players

allenciox · 05-14-2019, 03:00 AM

Several of the traditionally most productive line drive hitters decided to pow wow in the Bunnies' clubhouse following the team's 27th game this season.

"I don't know how to explain it", began catcher Smoky Burgess, who is only batting .266 on the year. "I haven't had a batting average under .300 since I was in high school."

"I know exactly what you mean," replied right-fielder Tony Gwynn. "My batting average was close to .400 last year, this year it is hovering at .270"

"Hey, who are you all to complain", retorted third-baseman Wade Boggs from across the room. "I hit .313 last year, but this year I am only hitting at an abysmal .224 clip", he sighed.

At least the three could content themselves with the knowledge that, despite their combined prolonged slump, the team still managed to win 19 of their first 27 games. "If we can pull ourselves together," Wade added, "who knows what the rest of the season could be like?"

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-14-2019, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by allenciox

Yes, I completely agree that adding the + to the team's abbreviations helps A LOT when looking at the schedule. I added it last year, so my abbreviation is BP+. I did not have to change it again this year... it still shows BP+

To take it a step further, also adding it to the end of your team name helps when going through the team vs. team report in PT to compile the standings. Just sayin'.

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-14-2019, 06:16 AM

Here are the first Our League standings:

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-14-2019, 06:32 AM

[QUOTE=Charlatan;4487687]Hey Stanley:

In both the cut+paste list and the png you have it as 'Germaniac-Pre-90' when it's really 'Germaniac-Pre90'

Also the cut+paste list has Goliathus5 where it should be Goliathus3[/QUOTE

Re-posting both here, with the corrections and the levels. NOTE: I see the mistake, but edit mode on thread won't let me pull down the attachments, so I'll re-post further down. Sorry. Wow. Ewa Beach had its own level there for awhile.

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-14-2019, 06:42 AM

As an example, I show the + added to the abbreviation and - OL added to the nickname. I think the - OL is kind of cool - sets us apart from the madding crowd.

Stanley Kuppchaser · 05-14-2019, 07:19 AM

Don't see any mistakes, but I didn't before, either.

Charlatan · 05-14-2019, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bsta93

Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye.

If it makes you feel any better, I use Dye as a platoon OF against lefties on my HR hitting team (the Monuments) and he's done reasonably well.

Charlatan · 05-14-2019, 08:08 AM

Code:

Our League Standings - I171 - Apr 28, 2026
		
			W	L	Pct
Mudville Muffins	5	1	.833
Frankenthal Retros	2	1	.667
Fancher Creek Pirates	4	3	.571
Arkham Horrors		1	1	.500
Gotham Knights		4	7	.364
Stephensville Bears	4	7	.364
Motown Stars		0	0	.000

Charlatan · 05-14-2019, 08:16 AM

Stanley:

Thanks for that friends list. I noticed you have Luchenbach in Iron but they're really in Gold. Not a biggie though.

sabakon · 05-14-2019, 11:17 AM

Gaaaah! Salem is off to an 8-20 start....gonna be a long week...

stl jason · 05-14-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sabakon

Gaaaah! Salem is off to an 8-20 start....gonna be a long week...

might be right there with ya..... my first achievement this season:

100 points for - Out of Slump

broke a 7 game losing streak as we started out 0-7... went 0-9 in road games before finally picking up a win in an away game...

later got to watch as Ted Lyons took a 1 hitter into the last of the 9th, only to then give up 2 singles and a walk-off 3 run homer to blow it (still only threw 86 total pitches the entire game)... at least I can keep my expectations low

sabakon · 05-14-2019, 11:22 AM

Arkham and Salem have now been renamed to include an (OL) after the name and a + after the abbreviation. Gang tattoos are next!

05-13-2019, 09:50 PM	#1181
Stanley Kuppchaser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,239	All Time Standings Through 2025 Season When I checked on this, I realized I had already put the 2025 results in, so I figured I'd post it. Attached Images

05-13-2019, 10:48 PM	#1182
bsta93 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 29	Lost discipline and used 3,000 points on packs. Best thing I pulled was a 75 rated Jermaine Dye. __________________

05-13-2019, 11:51 PM	#1186
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,787	ROADRUNNERS SEND FELLER PACKING After a disappointing start to the season that saw the CliffMarkle Roadrunners at .500 after 22 games a number of changes were made. The big move that set the tone for all of the others was the decision to sell 90 rated Bob Feller. After he struggled in 2 seasons at the Diamond level due to control issues and brutal first outing to start the season the Roadrunners put him on the block. We paid 7500 pts to get him and he was sold for 9000 so the club turned a small profit. "His strikeouts got us some decent points but his control was terrible, and all the walks were killing us," said Manager Tiger Fan. It also opened a spot in the rotation for either Willis Hudlin or Burt Hooton. Hooton had performed well in Diamond a year ago but the higher rated Hudlin was given first chance at the spot. Mike Hampton and Chris Short both also struggled so they were dispatched to the pen with Larry Jackson and newcomer Herb Pennock taking their spots in the rotation. Jackson was 1-1 with a 2.05 era in his 3 strarts while Pennock will make his debut this week. Defense has also been an issue particularly in the outfield and with Bobby Murcer( .195,2,8) and Mel Ott (.230,2,7) both stuggling at the dish a change was needed. A lack of speed had also been a concern as Alan Trammell (.310,3,14) is not suited for the lead-off role so the club used some of it's proceeds from the Feller sale to address the outfield situation. Enter inexpensive Rickey Henderson and Kenny Lofton. Henderson was purchased for 1149 points and Lofton for 1400 and instantly upgrade our defense and speed. That still leaves about 6500 left from the Feller deal to add another pitcher if needed - even more if Lofton proves he can get on base enough to allow us to sell Murcer. ----- The newcomers contributed in their Roadrunner debut, an 8-6 win over the Forest Hills Big Cats. Pennock didn't get a decision but he pitched 6 solid innings, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) and 8 hits, fanning 3 and not walking any Big Cats. Lofton was 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base while Henderson went 1-for-4 with a run scored. The hero was the lone survivor of my outfielder purge as Johnny Callison had 3 hits, including a pair of homers and drove in 4 runs. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

05-14-2019, 12:18 AM	#1188
OMGPuppies All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,628	Palolo got a bunch of PP to spend due to having the league MVP in Alomar and seven 20/20 players __________________

05-14-2019, 03:00 AM	#1189
allenciox All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 735	At team meeting, several Bunnies' players lament hitting slump Several of the traditionally most productive line drive hitters decided to pow wow in the Bunnies' clubhouse following the team's 27th game this season. "I don't know how to explain it", began catcher Smoky Burgess, who is only batting .266 on the year. "I haven't had a batting average under .300 since I was in high school." "I know exactly what you mean," replied right-fielder Tony Gwynn. "My batting average was close to .400 last year, this year it is hovering at .270" "Hey, who are you all to complain", retorted third-baseman Wade Boggs from across the room. "I hit .313 last year, but this year I am only hitting at an abysmal .224 clip", he sighed. At least the three could content themselves with the knowledge that, despite their combined prolonged slump, the team still managed to win 19 of their first 27 games. "If we can pull ourselves together," Wade added, "who knows what the rest of the season could be like?" __________________

05-14-2019, 06:16 AM	#1191
Stanley Kuppchaser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,239	Ozark, Sanguine Set Early Pace in B272, S278 Here are the first Our League standings: Attached Images

05-14-2019, 06:42 AM	#1193
Stanley Kuppchaser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,239	Where to Do It; and What it Looks Like As an example, I show the + added to the abbreviation and - OL added to the nickname. I think the - OL is kind of cool - sets us apart from the madding crowd. Attached Images

05-14-2019, 08:16 AM	#1197
Charlatan All Star Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,492	Stanley: Thanks for that friends list. I noticed you have Luchenbach in Iron but they're really in Gold. Not a biggie though. Last edited by Charlatan; 05-14-2019 at 08:21 AM.

05-14-2019, 11:17 AM	#1198
sabakon Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Genoa City, WI Posts: 267	Gaaaah! Salem is off to an 8-20 start....gonna be a long week... __________________ GROVERS MILL INVADERS All your bases are belong to us! NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Ka mate, ka mate! ka ora! ka ora! Proud members of "Our League"!

05-14-2019, 11:22 AM	#1200
sabakon Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Genoa City, WI Posts: 267	Arkham and Salem have now been renamed to include an (OL) after the name and a + after the abbreviation. Gang tattoos are next! __________________ GROVERS MILL INVADERS All your bases are belong to us! NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Ka mate, ka mate! ka ora! ka ora! Proud members of "Our League"!