JG's IPA 2.0

[jg2977]

1891 TU West Champions: Denton City Redbirds (7th)
1872 1873 1874 1876 1882 1890 1891

Denton City better win the Pro Cup this year. They finished with the best mark in IPA history at 136-26.

[jg2977]

1885 Union Division Series

RU
Volusia Vigilantes (93-70) vs. Sugar Valley Rattlers (126-36)
Valka Blackhawks (96-66) vs. Glasco Celtics (114-48)

TU
Turon Typhoons (111-51) vs. Denton City Redbirds (136-26)
Blue Lake Blue Caps (111-51) vs. Hillsboro Blazers (112-50)

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Also many RBI totals seem to be quite high for many players in your IPA, meaning at least 200 RBI a season, when more normal totals probably wouldn't get them to at least 150, even for the best players, I think. That's probably due to all the home runs hit and all, of course. And the SBs are perhaps rather high too, for many, seeing as many RL players have never had over 80 to 100 stolen bases in a season, as well. Your seasonal record is something along the lines of 160 or so in a season, I believe, if memory serves me correctly, while the top base stealer in your IPA is probably close to what Rickey Henderson managed to have for steals in real life, if not past it, come to think of it.

I don't know if that's by your design or just how you created certain players in your dynasty to be in it, or if it's because of how the game has handled certain things here, but quite a lot of offensive numbers are no doubt much higher than those of most real historical players in our world, for your IPA's best offensive players to date. And the pitching has probably been not as good on average as in real-world history for many pitchers in it, as a result.

Let's just try and see exactly what happens when you run the IPA with 1955 modifiers for a while, and then go from there, then, of course. We can always pick a different year to perhaps base statistics and finances and all on, you know, anytime we so choose, jg2977. CD out.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Volusia in seven against Sugar Valley, if they're fortunate enough to be able to keep the scores down, but that might be rather difficult for them. But seeing as Turon basically stormed through to a title last season, an upset isn't out of the realm of possibility, you know. Glasco in six over Valka, then Glasco in seven over Volusia-Sugar Valley winner.

Denton City in five versus Turon, while seeking payback from last season's defeat. Blue Caps in seven versus Hillsboro. Then Denton City in six versus Blue Caps.

Tossup between Denton City and Glasco, perhaps, if both teams advance to Pro Cup, with Denton City having the slight edge, I think. Though Glasco could make it a real battle in that series, if both teams advance to it.

These are my current thoughts here about the playoffs, as of today, at least. Will re-evaluate after Division Series matchups are concluded, perhaps. CD out.

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TU Division Series - Game 1

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TU Division Series - Game 1

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09/28/1891

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RU Division Series - Game 1

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RU Division Series - Game 1

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TU Division Series - Game 2

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TU Division Series - Game 2

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09/29/1891

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RU Division Series - Game 2

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RU Division Series - Game 2

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09/30/1891

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All series are 2-0 after two games.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Before you start 1892, including revealing the Hall of Famers, I'd like to see the most recent cards for my players, please, if I can. If you haven't already posted all the relevant teams' reports by then as well, I'd like to see them too, by then, if it's not too much of a hassle for you here.

I see Walton is signed through 1892, so that means that after next season, he'll probably either be moving somewhere else or retiring, I think. I expect that by 1895, though, at least Freeman, Walton, and perhaps even Zebulon Morse will be retired as players. That then means that probably in or around 1901, they'll become Hall of Famers. If Jethro only plays through the end of the 1896 season, that means he'd potentially be inducted circa 1905, give or take a few years either way, at most.

Jedediah will probably finish his career circa 1897 or so, I think. Which would perhaps put him in the Hall around the same time as Jethro, if both go in. Tanner would probably go in a few years later, and the other two several years after that, I think, if their statistics and all hold up well enough to scrutiny, even in the especially high-powered offensive environment you've basically run for over twenty seasons in this version of your IPA.

I'll talk more later, as time permits and all, I'm sure. Lord willing and all, of course, you know, as always. Thank you for your time and attention and all here, then. CD out.

[jg2977]

Originally Posted by Clovidequano Dovatha

Before you start 1892, including revealing the Hall of Famers, I'd like to see the most recent cards for my players, please, if I can. If you haven't already posted all the relevant teams' reports by then as well, I'd like to see them too, by then, if it's not too much of a hassle for you here.

I see Walton is signed through 1892, so that means that after next season, he'll probably either be moving somewhere else or retiring, I think. I expect that by 1895, though, at least Freeman, Walton, and perhaps even Zebulon Morse will be retired as players. That then means that probably in or around 1901, they'll become Hall of Famers. If Jethro only plays through the end of the 1896 season, that means he'd potentially be inducted circa 1905, give or take a few years either way, at most.

Jedediah will probably finish his career circa 1897 or so, I think. Which would perhaps put him in the Hall around the same time as Jethro, if both go in. Tanner would probably go in a few years later, and the other two several years after that, I think, if their statistics and all hold up well enough to scrutiny, even in the especially high-powered offensive environment you've basically run for over twenty seasons in this version of your IPA.

I'll talk more later, as time permits and all, I'm sure. Lord willing and all, of course, you know, as always. Thank you for your time and attention and all here, then. CD out.

I will post your player cards in your thread, not here.

[Clovidequano Dovatha]

Very good, then, thank you, jg2977. I can't wait to see them, and all the relevant team reports, prior to the announcement of the Hall of Fame Class of 1892, for sure. CD out.

[jg2977]

TU Division Series - Game 3