Season 8 (2026) Discussion: 1/21/19-1/27/19

[old timer]

I see some familiar faces in D369, so that's nice. I also see that the teams this season look better than the ones in the league I was in last season. If this is a trend and not a fluke, then we might not be improving in diamond for quite some time. It will be interesting to see how things go. I have only 1 diamond and 10 golds on my roster, and even if OVR isn't that important, it does reveal the lack of upgrades on my part compared to most other teams in this league.

[Maddox]

Offense is starting out slow in my first 5 games

Ichiro - .150
Keith Hernandez - .211
Brooks Robinson - .105
Jose Oquendo - .211
Molina - 143

Luckily I have good pitching and defense and these guys

Albert Belle - .353
Kevin McRyenolds .524
Harrison Bader - .375
Luis Aparicio - .353

So it has been feat or famine for my offensive players so far

EDIT: Off to a 6-1 start and three of those six wins have been complete game shutouts.

[Kushiel]

Originally Posted by nickwatic

I'd rather be in a group with whales+friends rather than randoms. The fun of PT was being able to talk about your league with others and now its just a bunch of people in the discord posting about all the different leagues they're in that don't overlap

Why can you not talk about your league now? All the same opportunities are there. Take the initiative and try to build new relationships and rivalries. Then when you are in a league with old friends/rivals there will be much to sit around the dugout and reminisce about. Your friends surprisingly, or not, may grow.

[Zorro]

Originally Posted by Maddox

But based on the number of complaints we have seen about being stuck in leagues with whales I am not sure the results would have been any different.

Ohhh no, Not this whale thing again.😢😱😜

[Zorro]

Originally Posted by Kushiel

Why can you not talk about your league now? All the same opportunities are there. Take the initiative and try to build new relationships and rivalries. Then when you are in a league with old friends/rivals there will be much to sit around the dugout and reminisce about. Your friends surprisingly, or not, may grow.

I agree with you my friend. I even jump around and horn in on other leagues post to say hi and good luck or........I hope you die. 😁

[Izz]

I'm in Gold 333 this season. 1 of the teams in my division looks to be someone I did battle with for a few seasons when I was in silver.

Couple changes to the roster this season. Added Kevin McReynolds at CF to replace Kenny Lofton. Quick sold Machado (I could've got more for him at auction but the marketplace seemed glutted with Machado's at the time, and I wanted to set my roster up before the season began) and replaced him with Andrelton Simmons, who will be a much better utility. Considered having Simmons as my regular SS and training Aparicio as utility but Simmons can play the outfield too.

Also moved Doolittle from setup/stopper role to middle relief/lefty specialist. Joakim Soria and Will Harris will be my setup guys, supporting Osuna at closer.

Off to a 7-1 start.

After spending most of last season near the bottom of the pack in terms of hitting homers, it's surprising to see we currently lead our conference in that stat. And would you believe it, Yogi Berra's started off the season hot, slashing .318/.400/.591, with 2 dingers, through 6 games. Of course, that's likely to change, seeing as his OPS+ the last 3 seasons has been 86, 100, 81, but here's hoping he'll stay hot for a while.

[Westheim]

Barely two weeks in, and the Raccoons already have a 6-game winning streak in Diamond League. We also have four batters absolutely on fire, and the rest in the 50-60 OPS+ range. My man Cespedes really isn't made for Diamond League.

Also, I propose just attaching this picture whenever someone complains about the whales:

[Maddox]

I'm going to say this while I can because I know it won't last.....

All three of my teams are currently leading their divisions.

[FancySkunk]

The Toms River Little League Champs are rebounding nicely after their loss in the DS last year. Full seasons from late additions Sad Sam Jones and Dennis Martinez, as well as new offseason pick up Garry Maddox should hopefully mean another crack at the playoffs this year.

[Will_L]

Originally Posted by old timer

I see some familiar faces in D369, so that's nice. I also see that the teams this season look better than the ones in the league I was in last season. If this is a trend and not a fluke, then we might not be improving in diamond for quite some time. It will be interesting to see how things go. I have only 1 diamond and 10 golds on my roster, and even if OVR isn't that important, it does reveal the lack of upgrades on my part compared to most other teams in this league.

Good luck against everyone but the Laurelton Corsairs

[NYY #23]

I'm also making my debut this year in P411 coming off my first World Series win. I'm not sure what expectations to have, so hopefully can at least avoid relegation. So far so good with an 8-4 start.

Looks like I'm in the same league as the Apple Dumplin' Gang, and the perfect Babe Ruth. Unfortunately, my time will be limited until Friday, but looking forward to a fun week.

[JasonC23]

I got swept in my first series. But then I swept my second series! But then I got swept in my third series. But then I swept my fourth series!

So, basically, my team is determined to give me a heart attack.

[Will_L]

Originally Posted by NYY #23

I'm also making my debut this year in P411 coming off my first World Series win. I'm not sure what expectations to have, so hopefully can at least avoid relegation. So far so good with an 8-4 start.

Looks like I'm in the same league as the Apple Dumplin' Gang, and the perfect Babe Ruth. Unfortunately, my time will be limited until Friday, but looking forward to a fun week.

The Apple Dumplin' Gang is a tough nut, shared a couple of leagues with them, they've always been better but I love the name (and love it even more when they're in the other conference LOL)

[scott1964]

Trenton on the heals of two 5 game losing streak. Demoted 4 relief pitchers.

[scott1964]

Bears are not fairing much better.

[stl jason]

Diamond 385 league here with my pre-ww2 team....


while I'm expecting them to be thoroughly shellacked this season (they finished 81-81 last season in Gold league); they are off to a good start (10-3 and in first place in the NC Central)... so I'll take the short term success

[NYY #23]

Originally Posted by Will_L

The Apple Dumplin' Gang is a tough nut, shared a couple of leagues with them, they've always been better but I love the name (and love it even more when they're in the other conference LOL)

Well, they are in the same conference, but at least another division!

[Orcin]

Originally Posted by NYY #23

I'm also making my debut this year in P411 coming off my first World Series win. I'm not sure what expectations to have, so hopefully can at least avoid relegation. So far so good with an 8-4 start.

Looks like I'm in the same league as the Apple Dumplin' Gang, and the perfect Babe Ruth. Unfortunately, my time will be limited until Friday, but looking forward to a fun week.

Awesome, you made it to Perfect. Welcome to the land 'o plenty!

[Kushiel]

Originally Posted by NYY #23

I'm also making my debut this year in P411 coming off my first World Series win. I'm not sure what expectations to have, so hopefully can at least avoid relegation. So far so good with an 8-4 start.

Looks like I'm in the same league as the Apple Dumplin' Gang, and the perfect Babe Ruth. Unfortunately, my time will be limited until Friday, but looking forward to a fun week.

"Made it, Ma. Top o' the world!"

Glad to see you made it. Good luck! It is hard, but it is fun competing against the best.

[NYY #23]

Originally Posted by Orcin

Awesome, you made it to Perfect. Welcome to the land 'o plenty!

Thanks! Looking forward to it