Who are ya?

Bobble · 04-09-2013, 03:22 PM

So while we're waiting for OOTP14 to drop, I was checking out ESPN's rankings to see who they think the worst teams are -- in order to maybe do a worst-to-first type league in OOTP14. That Astros roster doesn't really have any high-priced contracts. The Cubbies, Padres, and even the Marlins have a few financial anchors there. The old 'Stro's might be my team of choice. I'll have to see if I can find/make a cool Astros jersey to celebrate the change in management...

Anyone else? Who ya gonna be?

rpriske · 04-09-2013, 03:45 PM

I will port over my expansion Jays and start a 2013 version (hopefully I can start out better than they are...)

When I decide to go for a third game, I am going to try a GM career and see how (badly) I do.

Doc_Brown · 04-09-2013, 03:47 PM

Yeah I might give the Astros a shot, but not 100% certain yet.

A little late for 14, unless it's sneaked it's way in. But the Astros are paying Wandy Rodriguez, 5 million this and next year to play for the Pirates. I'd love it if you could do that in OOTP.

Déjà Bru · 04-09-2013, 03:58 PM

I'd have to bet on the Astros being the biggest challenge in OOTP 14.

For support of this assertion see: Alex Rodriguez will make more than Houston Astros combined salary - ESPN

GrantDawg · 04-09-2013, 03:59 PM

I'm still not settled. I'll probably just play around with simming out different set-ups, and waiting for the first couple of patches before I get serious with anything.

ps. Yeah, the Astros will be a fun challenge.

olivertheorem · 04-09-2013, 07:31 PM

I plan on starting with the Astros.

Austsaint · 04-09-2013, 08:12 PM

I always play with the team I support, the Rays.

Halara · 04-09-2013, 08:38 PM

Twinkies for me. Hometown club.

yougo1000 · 04-09-2013, 08:50 PM

Probably Cubs and Astros.

Bobble · 04-09-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yougo1000

Probably Cubs and Astros.

Meaning putting them both together to make one decent team?

oman19 · 04-09-2013, 09:43 PM

I play fictional players but real teams. I always take over my hometown Tigers.

The Game · 04-09-2013, 10:50 PM

I'll play the 2013 White Sox and see if we don't choke in September this time. Other teams I might play as would be Pirates & Kansas City. KC's future looks bright.

SodoMojo · 04-10-2013, 12:41 AM

Mariners...even after the crazy spanking the Astros are giving them today. (think it's 14 - 2 right now) My loyalty rating would be in the 190 - 200 range.

Lot of great prospects...plus they are carrying a shortstop who batted .194 last year in over 400 at bats. I feel there is a challenge there somewhere.

KentCol · 04-10-2013, 01:19 AM

Always my Texas Rangers.

Cras · 04-10-2013, 01:52 AM

I am always the White Sox. Always. No way in heck am I gonna lend my well earned expertise to help some other god-forsaken club win the World Series.

DDover · 04-10-2013, 07:57 AM

Die hard Astros fan here - so always the Astros. I'll attempt to do it Jeff Luhow's way - true rebuilding. But, with a few tweeks of how I'd have like to seen the year start.

Brandon Laird on the active roster.
Justin Maxwell leading off (and yes, I know this isn't conventional), Altuve batting second.
Edgar Gonzalez getting the nod for opening day roster and keeping him there to allow the youth time to develop in AAA (he' already been waivered and claimed by Toronto).

Bobble · 04-10-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SodoMojo

Mariners...even after the crazy spanking the Astros are giving them today. (think it's 14 - 2 right now) My loyalty rating would be in the 190 - 200 range.

Lot of great prospects...plus they are carrying a shortstop who batted .194 last year in over 400 at bats. I feel there is a challenge there somewhere.

I just took a quick look at the mlb.com top 100. Not too many Astro prospects on there. I did notice a fair few Mariners prospects (Minor Mariners?). I wonder how hard it will be to steal ... er, obtain those Mariner dudes.

Neolithic · 04-10-2013, 10:45 AM

I will take my Cubs to the promised land!

TinyC · 04-10-2013, 11:05 AM

I'm going to play with the Yankees. This provides its own challenges going forward.

The Game · 04-10-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neolithic

I will take my Cubs to the promised land!

Last place?

Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy-covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League

04-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
Bobble Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: High and outside Posts: 3,815	Who are ya? So while we're waiting for OOTP14 to drop, I was checking out ESPN's rankings to see who they think the worst teams are -- in order to maybe do a worst-to-first type league in OOTP14. That Astros roster doesn't really have any high-priced contracts. The Cubbies, Padres, and even the Marlins have a few financial anchors there. The old 'Stro's might be my team of choice. I'll have to see if I can find/make a cool Astros jersey to celebrate the change in management... Anyone else? Who ya gonna be? __________________

04-09-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	I'd have to bet on the Astros being the biggest challenge in OOTP 14. For support of this assertion see: Alex Rodriguez will make more than Houston Astros combined salary - ESPN __________________ - Bru

04-09-2013, 03:59 PM	#5
GrantDawg All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Covington, Ga. Posts: 519	I'm still not settled. I'll probably just play around with simming out different set-ups, and waiting for the first couple of patches before I get serious with anything. ps. Yeah, the Astros will be a fun challenge. Last edited by GrantDawg; 04-09-2013 at 04:00 PM. Reason: added ps

04-09-2013, 08:38 PM	#8
Halara Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 64	Re: Who are ya? Twinkies for me. Hometown club.

04-09-2013, 08:50 PM	#9
yougo1000 All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 652	Probably Cubs and Astros. __________________ Teams I like: Cubs Bears Bulls Hawks and Kansas JayHawks

04-09-2013, 03:45 PM	#2
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	I will port over my expansion Jays and start a 2013 version (hopefully I can start out better than they are...) When I decide to go for a third game, I am going to try a GM career and see how (badly) I do.

04-09-2013, 03:47 PM	#3
Doc_Brown All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,326	Yeah I might give the Astros a shot, but not 100% certain yet. A little late for 14, unless it's sneaked it's way in. But the Astros are paying Wandy Rodriguez, 5 million this and next year to play for the Pirates. I'd love it if you could do that in OOTP.

04-09-2013, 07:31 PM	#6
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	I plan on starting with the Astros.

04-09-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
Austsaint Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jeju Do, South Korea Posts: 192	I always play with the team I support, the Rays.

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oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,305	I play fictional players but real teams. I always take over my hometown Tigers. __________________ GENERATION 10: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. My OOTP wishlist: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-wishlist.html

04-09-2013, 10:50 PM	#12
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,807	I'll play the 2013 White Sox and see if we don't choke in September this time. Other teams I might play as would be Pirates & Kansas City. KC's future looks bright.

04-10-2013, 12:41 AM	#13
SodoMojo Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 136	Mariners...even after the crazy spanking the Astros are giving them today. (think it's 14 - 2 right now) My loyalty rating would be in the 190 - 200 range. Lot of great prospects...plus they are carrying a shortstop who batted .194 last year in over 400 at bats. I feel there is a challenge there somewhere.

04-10-2013, 01:19 AM	#14
KentCol Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 216	Always my Texas Rangers.

04-10-2013, 01:52 AM	#15
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I am always the White Sox. Always. No way in heck am I gonna lend my well earned expertise to help some other god-forsaken club win the World Series. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

04-10-2013, 07:57 AM	#16
DDover Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, TX, USA Posts: 42	Die hard Astros fan here - so always the Astros. I'll attempt to do it Jeff Luhow's way - true rebuilding. But, with a few tweeks of how I'd have like to seen the year start. Brandon Laird on the active roster. Justin Maxwell leading off (and yes, I know this isn't conventional), Altuve batting second. Edgar Gonzalez getting the nod for opening day roster and keeping him there to allow the youth time to develop in AAA (he' already been waivered and claimed by Toronto).

04-10-2013, 10:45 AM	#18
Neolithic Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 110	I will take my Cubs to the promised land!

04-10-2013, 11:05 AM	#19
TinyC Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 72	I'm going to play with the Yankees. This provides its own challenges going forward.