P412 Season 12 mini-whale league - Page 9

Orcin · 02-20-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by daves

So I go to the auction to get Cap Anson for a high batting average. Only to find he was sold by someone else in the 412 and he has not been batting well in this league.

Hopefully he will like Niagara Falls better than Louisville?

Good luck with him. I hadn’t been really patient but I changed my scheme and had no room for him so might as well move on.

Abnerdoubleday · 02-20-2019, 09:41 AM

For some reason, the game seems to be hardwired to oppose changes. Switch the #1 and #2 hitters and the entire lineup suddenly can't hit for a week or two. Insert a new pitcher in the rotation and they all go flat. Maybe it is just confirmation bias, but I'm now afraid to make any changes mid-season.

Zorro · 02-20-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Abnerdoubleday

For some reason, the game seems to be hardwired to oppose changes. Switch the #1 and #2 hitters and the entire lineup suddenly can't hit for a week or two. Insert a new pitcher in the rotation and they all go flat. Maybe it is just confirmation bias, but I'm now afraid to make any changes mid-season.

I wish I would have used that logic with my D....Now Everything is off.

Abnerdoubleday · 02-20-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daves

Hopefully he will like Niagara Falls better than Louisville?

Ed Delahanty is not an option

atabakin · 02-20-2019, 07:22 PM

It really died down here today!

mcdog512 · 02-20-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Abnerdoubleday

Ed Delahanty is not an option

I've got Big Ed riding pine and pinch hitting all 1903 Niagra Falls jokes aside...

atabakin · 02-20-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by atabakin

It really died down here today!

This was in reference to there being no posts, not Delahanty and Niagara Falls. Oops.

Orcin · 02-20-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by atabakin

It really died down here today!

Sorry, I got busy this afternoon and forgot to post the standings.

Here's an early evening update. Again this week, every division is at least interesting and some are downright tight.

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mcdog512 · 02-20-2019, 07:45 PM

I got harpooned by the resident whale and then ambushed by the Greenshirts....still trying to regain my footing.

Orcin · 02-20-2019, 08:24 PM

You caught Grand Mound at the wrong time. They are hot!

Janks · 02-20-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by atabakin

It really died down here today!

I've been busy cleaning the cellar before I move on...

Medici · 02-20-2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joehart

You lucky one...the Silver Pirates lost 12 in a row while I was away. I don't even know what to say....I think that is the longest streak I have had so far (and still going...).

Going from a .680 winning percentage one month to a .214 the next month is the largest swing I've seen in PT! Incredibly frustrating luck... At least the pirates are back on the winning ways with a .640 so far in June.

Medici · 02-20-2019, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorro

Ok, My experiament worked at far as errors went but not wins. I was a much more solid team when I watched them play and field but instead of winning 9-7 with come backs I was losing 3-2 with nice fielding . Lol. So I have to tell myself , Do I want to look pretty or do I want to win. So I am going back to what I know. It might hurt watching them on the field but at least they end of winning. I really did enjoy the tight way they played. Just did not enjoy the losing part of it.😩

I tried something similar before with a defense-first team. Amazing gold gloves but my offense slumped too far. Finding that sweet spot is ever the challenge! I lean towards offense over defense these days with too many good pitchers out there.

Medici · 02-20-2019, 11:57 PM

Breakers have had a challenging first half with a strong rotation ( 2nd in conference SP ERA) and a problematic bullpen (dead last in BP ERA). I've used over a dozen different arms from the bullpen trying to stop the bleeding. Out of options now and this group will either sink or swim. Last year, the pen was my strength that carried me to the play-offs. I love that there is always a new unforeseen challenge to manage every week!

Orcin · 02-21-2019, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Medici

I love that there is always a new unforeseen challenge to manage every week!

I guess I do too. It is frustrating at times, but I think that is what keeps me coming back.

Dunzie · 02-21-2019, 12:33 AM

The Gold Gryphons have learned a valuable lesson so far this year. When you think you are the big *%#& on the block, and move into a bigger neighborhood, you learn quickly from the big boys that you aren't necessarily all that...

... four straight division titles and strong playoff runs aren't meaning much right now!

Dunzie · 02-21-2019, 12:50 AM

Atabakin... you and your Virginia BeachBums can get the heck outta town now. Good riddance to you!! Actually I guess we were technically in your town. But you aren't very gracious hosts. And who the heck is this Johnny Rigney 1-hitter jerk?

My Blue Gryphs were on a nice little 5-1 stretch and sitting on top of the league until hitting your town, and now you've messed everything up on us with that sweep.

Glad we won't be seeing you again at least until playoffs.

joehart · 02-21-2019, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Medici

Going from a .680 winning percentage one month to a .214 the next month is the largest swing I've seen in PT! Incredibly frustrating luck... At least the pirates are back on the winning ways with a .640 so far in June.

I can't agree more. The back and forth is tremendous and pitching was rock solid for the most part.

Sadly, it happened to the Base Stealers as well in the 3 month span.
Almost like some server hiccup happened and messed up both teams:
Base Stealers: 20-8 to 9-18 to 14-13
Silver Pirates: 17-8 to 6-22 to 16-12

joehart · 02-21-2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Medici

Last year, the pen was my strength that carried me to the play-offs. I love that there is always a new unforeseen challenge to manage every week!

We know how it feels. They modeled this part of the game way too well. Bullpens are so unpredictable. Just imagine we had injuries as well.
In regular play I always manage to lose my top guy to long term injuries.

That reminds me...playing OOTP20 after Perfect Team will be tough. I am so used to high stuff and 70+ movement. Or 80-90 contact guys.

atabakin · 02-21-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunzie

And who the heck is this Johnny Rigney 1-hitter jerk?

I had never even heard of the guy before PT! I can't for the life of me figure out what he did in 1942 to be a "Record Breaker"... he made 7 starts in his card year!

02-20-2019, 09:41 AM	#162
Abnerdoubleday Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 203	For some reason, the game seems to be hardwired to oppose changes. Switch the #1 and #2 hitters and the entire lineup suddenly can't hit for a week or two. Insert a new pitcher in the rotation and they all go flat. Maybe it is just confirmation bias, but I'm now afraid to make any changes mid-season. Last edited by Abnerdoubleday; 02-20-2019 at 09:45 AM.

02-20-2019, 07:22 PM	#165
atabakin All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 765	It really died down here today!

02-20-2019, 07:45 PM	#169
mcdog512 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pack Robert Gibson; November 9, 1935 – October 2, 2020 Posts: 2,339	I got harpooned by the resident whale and then ambushed by the Greenshirts....still trying to regain my footing.

02-20-2019, 08:24 PM	#170
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,884	You caught Grand Mound at the wrong time. They are hot!

02-20-2019, 11:57 PM	#174
Medici Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 238	Breakers have had a challenging first half with a strong rotation ( 2nd in conference SP ERA) and a problematic bullpen (dead last in BP ERA). I've used over a dozen different arms from the bullpen trying to stop the bleeding. Out of options now and this group will either sink or swim. Last year, the pen was my strength that carried me to the play-offs. I love that there is always a new unforeseen challenge to manage every week!

02-21-2019, 12:33 AM	#176
Dunzie All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Guelph, ON, CAN Posts: 588	The Gold Gryphons have learned a valuable lesson so far this year. When you think you are the big *%#& on the block, and move into a bigger neighborhood, you learn quickly from the big boys that you aren't necessarily all that... ... four straight division titles and strong playoff runs aren't meaning much right now!

02-21-2019, 12:50 AM	#177
Dunzie All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Guelph, ON, CAN Posts: 588	Atabakin... you and your Virginia BeachBums can get the heck outta town now. Good riddance to you!! Actually I guess we were technically in your town. But you aren't very gracious hosts. And who the heck is this Johnny Rigney 1-hitter jerk? My Blue Gryphs were on a nice little 5-1 stretch and sitting on top of the league until hitting your town, and now you've messed everything up on us with that sweep. Glad we won't be seeing you again at least until playoffs.