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Old 03-27-2017, 03:27 AM   #1
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Does anyone GM A's in OOTP 18?

I think A's is one of the most difficult team to rebuild in OOTP 18. But I often see guys like to rebuild Reds, Padres, or White Sox..etc.

Does anyone try to rebuild the A's? Tips?
Their budget is less than OOTP 17...a lot of challenges and fun to manage.

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Old 03-27-2017, 05:10 AM   #2
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Some nice looking pitchers as featured recently in The Ringer
https://theringer.com/oakland-athlet...a-e7e330c7eb10
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Old 03-27-2017, 06:41 AM   #3
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So I thought I would take up the challenge and manage the A's. I'm a Mets' fan but this season they're pretty stacked so the challenge is not what it has been in recent years.

So um.. the A's. Wow! Where to begin? Decent rotation and bullpen. That lineup and the financial situation are pretty dire. There's not a lot of bat help in the minors either. You have 3 bats in the minors that could yield something in at least a year (Schrock, Barreto, and Chapman). Matt Olson could be added to that list (could be a good replacement of Alonso in 2018). But um.. yeah.

I think I'll keep the team as is until at least June so that I know what type of team I have (probably not a winning side).
Guys to move at the deadline:
Sonny Grey if you want to get existential. He's amazing and has 2 more years of arb which is worth a lot. But what's the point of living after you trade him? I would say the same about Manea and Gravemen. Moving them would get you something but keeping them would probably be worth more to the club (unless the rest of your rotation is doing better than expected and you could get a great position player to build your lineup around).

As pitching seems to be the team's strongest asset, I would make one move early and that would be to upgrade the Catching position. Phegley and Vogt are supposedly plus hitters (supposed to be I guess). But neither are really that good at the plate and neither seem to have a high 'Catcher Ability' rating. Move one or both and get a Catcher who can improve/amplify your pitching.

I'll let you know how I get on.
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Old 03-27-2017, 07:22 AM   #4
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So I thought I would take up the challenge and manage the A's. I'm a Mets' fan but this season they're pretty stacked so the challenge is not what it has been in recent years.

So um.. the A's. Wow! Where to begin? Decent rotation and bullpen. That lineup and the financial situation are pretty dire. There's not a lot of bat help in the minors either. You have 3 bats in the minors that could yield something in at least a year (Schrock, Barreto, and Chapman). Matt Olson could be added to that list (could be a good replacement of Alonso in 2018). But um.. yeah.

I think I'll keep the team as is until at least June so that I know what type of team I have (probably not a winning side).
Guys to move at the deadline:
Sonny Grey if you want to get existential. He's amazing and has 2 more years of arb which is worth a lot. But what's the point of living after you trade him? I would say the same about Manea and Gravemen. Moving them would get you something but keeping them would probably be worth more to the club (unless the rest of your rotation is doing better than expected and you could get a great position player to build your lineup around).

As pitching seems to be the team's strongest asset, I would make one move early and that would be to upgrade the Catching position. Phegley and Vogt are supposedly plus hitters (supposed to be I guess). But neither are really that good at the plate and neither seem to have a high 'Catcher Ability' rating. Move one or both and get a Catcher who can improve/amplify your pitching.

I'll let you know how I get on.
I am so glad and exciting there are other people GM the A's.
Can't' wait to know the next step you manage.
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Old 03-27-2017, 07:44 AM   #5
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March 8, 2017:

Transaction -
Oakland receives C Christian Vazquez
Boston receives SS Chad Pinder

With the acquisition of Vazquez, I move Vogt over as a DH, send Phegley down to AAA and promote Bruce Maxwell as the backup catcher. Thus I have upgraded my 'Catching ability' in my 2 Catchers. I like Vogt's hitting profile so I'm keeping him in the lineup but Phegley isn't much of a hitter and isn't good enough behind the plate to amplify my decent pitching. I couldn't get any good offers for him on the trading market so I'll burn an option and use him as my 3rd/4th catcher. In losing Pinder I have allowed the young Franklin Barreto to take over the AAA SS position. Pinder looked too much like a strikeout machine to make the jump into the Bigs.
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Old 03-27-2017, 08:16 AM   #6
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I'm going to. I do pretty much every year. They're so much fun. I'm just waiting for the GM sliders to be changed around, since that kind of change probably wont effect existing saves.
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Old 03-27-2017, 08:44 AM   #7
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DFyvie, I hope you continue to post on the things you do with the A's.
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Old 03-27-2017, 09:09 AM   #8
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In the interest in Team Chemistry, I decided to keep Phegley in the Bigs. He's a good leader and is more than adequate to platoon Vogt at DH and serve as a backup to Vazquez vs Righties.

The Primary Lineup as of March 9th 2017: (Moderate Sabremetric)
L De Aza CF
L Joyce RF
R Plouffe 3B
R Davis LF
L Voigt DH
R Semien SS
L Alonso 1B
S Lowrie 2B
R Vazquez C

I brought up De Aza to platoon with Rajai Davis at CF (we'll see how that pans out). Hopefully his OBP is good enough to stay in the lineup/leadoff. The Rotation and BP are still a work in progress as Sonny Grey is still injured but scheduled to be back by Opening Day. I lost Raul Alcantara to the Twins on waivers when I tried to sneak him into the minors to make room for Vazquez. He posted decent numbers in AAA last season so I'm a bit peeved to have lost him despite his mediocre ratings.

Potential Rotation:
RHP Sonny Gray
RHP Kendall Graveman
LHP Sean Manaea
RHP Cesar Valdez
RHP Jesse Hahn

Basically this teams needs Leadership. It needs at least a couple of good hitters. It needs maybe one more quality arm for the pen (maybe). I'll know more once I start playing out the games.

Wish me luck.
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I'm thinking about making them my first challenge, once I actually get some time to play the game!
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Old 03-27-2017, 09:38 AM   #10
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Old 03-27-2017, 10:10 AM   #11
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I know it's a typical rebuild team...but the Marlins. They start over budget. That's a challenge in its own.
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This is the first year where I really don't think anyone is a horrendous rebuilding project. I mean there are definitely good and bad teams and rebuilding and contending, but there aren't any really truly horrible teams anymore. Or any gigantic projects. The MLB is definitely more even than it used to be.

That said I'm trying the Brewers, tough division, still not fully rebuilt and I don't think their farm system's as good as it's rated in the game. That's my rebuild team.
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Old 03-27-2017, 11:03 AM   #13
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The Brewers would be a fun team.. I've done it in the past (I always move Garza and his contract on Day 1).
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So it's opening Day, 2017. The A's are predicted to go 72-90. I picked up Matt Szczur off of waivers from the Cubs and I sent Super-Utility-Man Mark Canha down to AAA. I've always been a fan of Szczur. We need the added leadership, speed off the bench(not really), and pranks. Gotta have the pranks. Sonny Gray is back from injury and slated to be our Opening Day starter against the dreaded Angels.
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The Brewers would be a fun team.. I've done it in the past (I always move Garza and his contract on Day 1).
I moved Braun to the Dodgers almost instantly got back Calhoun and Bellinger on very hard trading. Pretty happy with the return, though wish Calhoun had a position.

Also really wanted Yadier Alvarez but he's apparently untouchable.
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I moved Braun to the Dodgers almost instantly got back Calhoun and Bellinger on very hard trading. Pretty happy with the return, though wish Calhoun had a position.

Also really wanted Yadier Alvarez but he's apparently untouchable.
That is a decent return. Looks like Calhoun has alright OF range. You could force the minor league managers to play him in LF/RF.
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Old 03-27-2017, 01:51 PM   #17
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I think A's is one of the most difficult team to rebuild in OOTP 18. But I often see guys like to rebuild Reds, Padres, or White Sox..etc.

Does anyone try to rebuild the A's? Tips?
Their budget is less than OOTP 17...a lot of challenges and fun to manage.
I'm currently at Spring Training in the 4th season of my A's save. Year 1 lost 102 games, year two went 78-84, and year 3 went 87-75. Some tips, check the waiver wire. Don;t expect to win in year 1. Sell off all that you can. In free agency look for bargains. I was able to sign Michael Brantley for 2 years/6 million. At the start anyway, platoon, platoon, platoon. Try to shrewd in your trades. Know what you want to give up and what you want to hold onto. The A's have a surplus of pitching right now, if you decide that you don't want to compete until 2019 (like I did in my save) I would flip some SP's to try and load up on assets. I didn't move Gray and instead lost him to free agency because in year 3 we were 1 game out of the wildcard at the deadline, but if you are in 2019 and still not in a winning position, definitely flip him. I've been having a blast using the A's so far, it's a great challenge, definitely a different change of pace from using the Yankees that I used last game. Here are my lineups and pitching staff, but keep in mind that I'm in Spring Training, but the lineups and rotation are set to what they will be at Opening Day, assuming no injuries.

I do think my team last year was better, I am bit hesitant about how this team will do this season, my goal is to win the division this year. Also my rotation isn't in the correct order and I won't be using a 6 man rotation, that's just for Spring Training. As you can see the roster has definitely overturned in 4 years. Only 4 people in the lineup were there when I took over and only one pitcher I believe is still there from the start. A lot of moves, and all of these players except some bench players and relievers were acquired via trade or waiver wire pickups. The only big money I have given out is to my DH, an international guy but he's signed to a very team friendly contract. I am not paying Gurriel anything this season btw, as he got traded by the Astros and they retained 30% of his salary and when I picked him up from the White Sox they retained the rest of it, so I'm not paying him anything, definitely use the retain salary feature to your advantage as a small market/low budget team.

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That is a decent return. Looks like Calhoun has alright OF range. You could force the minor league managers to play him in LF/RF.
I just want that bat man, that plays anywhere. I'll play in as a better Odor if I have to.
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Update:

As of Friday April 17th/2017 I am a respectable 7-2. (yes, I play out every game because as a stay-at-home Dad I need all the mayhem I can get).

There have been a few rain-outs, a few bullpen blowups (Ryan Madsen is no longer a set-up man), and a few come-from-behind wins. Obviously 9 games is a very small sample size. I've not really played a good team yet (The Royals aren't nearly as good as they used to be) but I will be starting a series against Houston today.

Thoughts thus far:

It's fun. It is a lot like managing the Padres: keep the expectations low and hope for some luck. I feel I am a serious injury or two away from my season being completely lost, however. I am hoping the young bats in AAA will be good enough next year for me to cast-off some of these place-holders in my lineup (I'm looking at you Trevor Plouffe/Yonder Alonso/ Jed Lowrie).
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Update:

As of Friday April 17th/2017 I am a respectable 7-2. (yes, I play out every game because as a stay-at-home Dad I need all the mayhem I can get).

There have been a few rain-outs, a few bullpen blowups (Ryan Madsen is no longer a set-up man), and a few come-from-behind wins. Obviously 9 games is a very small sample size. I've not really played a good team yet (The Royals aren't nearly as good as they used to be) but I will be starting a series against Houston today.

Thoughts thus far:

It's fun. It is a lot like managing the Padres: keep the expectations low and hope for some luck. I feel I am a serious injury or two away from my season being completely lost, however. I am hoping the young bats in AAA will be good enough next year for me to cast-off some of these place-holders in my lineup (I'm looking at you Trevor Plouffe/Yonder Alonso/ Jed Lowrie).
Keep going! I enjoy following your post.
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