Season 32 (2050) Discussion Thread - Page 3

JasonC23 · 10-29-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by waittilnextyear

Maybe. I'm not a friend list expert by any means. My setting has been on random for the whole game cycle. My thought was if Markus isn't "randomly" placing Huntley and Singapore together anymore, then steps might have to be taken.

Hmm...

Step 1: Figure out how to finally beat Singapore.
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit! (Or Perfect League championship, at least!)

I've always enjoyed the Random (not the "Random") setting because it's fun having a different challenge every week. But I have been thinking lately that it might be even more fun to round up some of the "Season XX" discussion thread regulars, friend each other so we all end up in the same league, and, well, battle to the bloody death because that league would be hard as hell but (hopefully) a blast!

And yes, even Singapore would be invited. I guess.

Anybody else find this idea intriguing? waittilnextyear? old timer? Nero? Nero's wife? daves? bailey? Westheim? Argonaut? BigRed75? Magus978? mcdog512? Maxfire5? CrazyWR? CrazyWR's dad? RunninYakAngler? Maybe even...Orcin?

Did I name-drop enough people?

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Originally Posted by waittilnextyear

Also 26-1??!?!?

I know. The Red Raiders totally got shut out--at home! It was a travesty. Three guesses as to which LIVE card shut us out. And the first two guesses can't be Max Scherzer because that's the right answer.

Catchthedamnball · 10-29-2019, 01:29 PM

As expected, I'm getting clobbered in the early goings (the Mashers are 14-21). This week, I'll have to derive enjoyment from opening packs.

So, I break one open, and I pull a couple historical Pirates bronzes and David Freese. Not bad. I quicksell Freese, which gives me the funds to buy another pack, and it produces another Pirates historical bronze-- and five live irons.

At least I'm another ten pulls from RNGing my way into Bill Madlock.

Westheim · 10-29-2019, 01:47 PM

All my teams are in last place, which is not even the worst -

I mean… just that box score. That box score below. Guys. Guys. What the **** is WRONG WITH YOU LOT??

Magus978 · 10-29-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonC23

Hmm...

Step 1: Figure out how to finally beat Singapore.
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit! (Or Perfect League championship, at least!)

I've always enjoyed the Random (not the "Random") setting because it's fun having a different challenge every week. But I have been thinking lately that it might be even more fun to round up some of the "Season XX" discussion thread regulars, friend each other so we all end up in the same league, and, well, battle to the bloody death because that league would be hard as hell but (hopefully) a blast!

And yes, even Singapore would be invited. I guess.

Anybody else find this idea intriguing? waittilnextyear? old timer? Nero? Nero's wife? daves? bailey? Westheim? Argonaut? BigRed75? Magus978? mcdog512? Maxfire5? CrazyWR? CrazyWR's dad? RunninYakAngler? Maybe even...Orcin?

Did I name-drop enough people?

I know. The Red Raiders totally got shut out--at home! It was a travesty. Three guesses as to which LIVE card shut us out. And the first two guesses can't be Max Scherzer because that's the right answer.

I'd be more interested in grouping with folks here if I already had a PL title to my name. Alas, I do not. I gotta win one before I let you guys destroy me and send me packing back to diamond

When I get one, I'm game.

CrazyWR · 10-29-2019, 02:23 PM

When we did this in 19 my team's win total dropped by like 20 and we got whacked by the LOLCats over and over again. Somehow despite not being friends with anyone but my dad (Florida Phoenix), we have ended up in the same league with the Lolcats, Walnut Creek and USC amongst others for like 8 seasons in a row at this point with various whales shuffling in and out (this week includes the Susquehanna squad and the Seattle squad)

EDIT: So in conclusion, I gotta agree with Magus, let me get a PL title first...

RunninYakAngler · 10-29-2019, 04:56 PM

Oh no! We suck again!

That pretty much sums up all of my teams. Nothing is going right.

I did FINALLY pull a PERFECT CARD!!! Unfortunately it was Lindor. He's on the AH now. So we still suck.

Nero · 10-29-2019, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonC23

Hmm...

Step 1: Figure out how to finally beat Singapore.
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit! (Or Perfect League championship, at least!)

I've always enjoyed the Random (not the "Random") setting because it's fun having a different challenge every week. But I have been thinking lately that it might be even more fun to round up some of the "Season XX" discussion thread regulars, friend each other so we all end up in the same league, and, well, battle to the bloody death because that league would be hard as hell but (hopefully) a blast!

And yes, even Singapore would be invited. I guess.

Anybody else find this idea intriguing? waittilnextyear? old timer? Nero? Nero's wife? daves? bailey? Westheim? Argonaut? BigRed75? Magus978? mcdog512? Maxfire5? CrazyWR? CrazyWR's dad? RunninYakAngler? Maybe even...Orcin?

Did I name-drop enough people?

I know. The Red Raiders totally got shut out--at home! It was a travesty. Three guesses as to which LIVE card shut us out. And the first two guesses can't be Max Scherzer because that's the right answer.

I'd be in, it sounds like fun!

In some ways it's about who you are playing the game with, and honestly, win, lose or...well...win or lose, I'd have fun playing a few seasons with everyone here, and especially reading the updates. It would be nice to see updates from everyone, and every side of the equation. (So I think all of us need to do at least a couple of updates during the week!)

BigRed75 · 10-29-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Magus978

I'd be more interested in grouping with folks here if I already had a PL title to my name. Alas, I do not. I gotta win one before I let you guys destroy me and send me packing back to diamond

When I get one, I'm game.

Same here. The pip is nice, but the badge would be nicer.

BigRed75 · 10-29-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyWR

When we did this in 19 my team's win total dropped by like 20 and we got whacked by the LOLCats over and over again. Somehow despite not being friends with anyone but my dad (Florida Phoenix), we have ended up in the same league with the Lolcats, Walnut Creek and USC amongst others for like 8 seasons in a row at this point with various whales shuffling in and out (this week includes the Susquehanna squad and the Seattle squad)

EDIT: So in conclusion, I gotta agree with Magus, let me get a PL title first...

Speaking of friends, is there still room in the BFF league or is that full? If there's still room, I might have to hit up the Halloween sale for a few more licenses...

BigRed75 · 10-29-2019, 07:49 PM

After having my big whinge, the DMV Beltways are now back up to playing .500 ball and are out of the cellar, still just four games out of first. My pitching seems to corrected itself, and Randy Myers, my new closer, already as more saves in two weeks than Zach Britton did in a month and a half.

So next time I start to complain like that, just remind me - small sample size.

P.S. The Quendas are still in first place, and we picked up Luis Urias to play 2B in place of the underperforming Garrett Hampson. That said, two days before I benched Hampson, he got a Hit Machine acheivement. Probably the only hits he's got all year.

Still refusing to play Keston Hiura at 2B. I think we're both happier with him at DH.

waittilnextyear · 10-29-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dancariaz

I'm 6-21, I win

Welcome to Perfect!

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Originally Posted by JasonC23

Hmm...

I've always enjoyed the Random (not the "Random") setting because it's fun having a different challenge every week. But I have been thinking lately that it might be even more fun to round up some of the "Season XX" discussion thread regulars, friend each other so we all end up in the same league, and, well, battle to the bloody death because that league would be hard as hell but (hopefully) a blast!

And yes, even Singapore would be invited. I guess.

Anybody else find this idea intriguing? waittilnextyear? old timer? Nero? Nero's wife? daves? bailey? Westheim? Argonaut? BigRed75? Magus978? mcdog512? Maxfire5? CrazyWR? CrazyWR's dad? RunninYakAngler? Maybe even...Orcin?

Did I name-drop enough people?

I think that's a pretty comprehensive name droppage, yes. It would be a spirited competition and I think my team could hold up at this point (likely would be an also ran but not in a relegatory type of way). Others don't seem to want to take that type of plunge until they win some medallions first, which I think is a very prudent stance to take based on how strong of a league that would be.

JasonC23 · 10-29-2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by waittilnextyear

I think that's a pretty comprehensive name droppage, yes. It would be a spirited competition and I think my team could hold up at this point (likely would be an also ran but not in a relegatory type of way). Others don't seem to want to take that type of plunge until they win some medallions first, which I think is a very prudent stance to take based on how strong of a league that would be.

I'll keep the thought on the back burner for now--something fun to contemplate as PT2.0 enters its first offseason. As more and more medallions are won, we'll circle back to it!

In the meantime, as Huntley continues to cruise in P432 (45-5!), I'm wondering what kind of success everyone is having with shiny new SE Harry Brecheen. SE Norm Cash is settling in just fine in Red Raider garb (.342/.448/.544), but as you'll see below, Brecheen is very up-and-down in his first full year in the Huntley bullpen; either he's lights-out, or he gets shelled. How's he doing in the Fighting Frogs' rotation, or on others' pitching staffs?

Magus978 · 10-29-2019, 10:33 PM

Like I said boys, I'm in with whichever of my teams gets the first PL pip for me. Don't think it's happening this week though. Metuchen and Blitzkrieg are my best performers, but that's not saying much. Steelport are firmly mid-pack, and Brooklyn got a rubbish draw and could potentially be relegated.

In short, this week is probably a waste.

waittilnextyear · 10-29-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonC23

In the meantime, as Huntley continues to cruise in P432 (45-5!), I'm wondering what kind of success everyone is having with shiny new SE Harry Brecheen. SE Norm Cash is settling in just fine in Red Raider garb (.342/.448/.544), but as you'll see below, Brecheen is very up-and-down in his first full year in the Huntley bullpen; either he's lights-out, or he gets shelled. How's he doing in the Fighting Frogs' rotation, or on others' pitching staffs?

My SE Harry Brecheen be aight. 6.6-WAR pace in the rotation for me.

He's kind of doing the opposite with my team, rather than oscillating good and bad outings like with your team. Basically, he had a 5 IP 5 ER start (his worst) and a 3-hit shutout (his best) and the rest are mostly nondescript, solid QS.

scott1964 · 10-29-2019, 10:52 PM

Denver Bears are 20-29 in Diamond. But a bright spot as Cy Young fires a no hitter.

bailey · 10-29-2019, 11:27 PM

Worst month ever for the Magpies who lost 12 games including a stretch of 5 in a row earning the "out of slump" award for the first time. 4 of those 5 were in the bottom of the 9th. Still lead the division by 8 games, but 5 teams in the league have better records.

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waittilnextyear · 10-30-2019, 12:53 AM

The Frogs followed up an unremarkable 17-10 start to the week with a scorching 24-4 day of sims today. We're still behind the 45-10 pythag pace.

I continue to perch on the AH waiting for the final card I need for 100 Ozzie to come into reasonable expenditure range, so I decided to do another run of packs while I wait. The highlight of this latest run is my best pull ever...a 99 Stan Coveleski. This card hasn't been transacted on the AH in the previous 7 days, but has a lifetime avg of about 300K. Not too shabby for a run of about 150 packs. Coveleski has joined the bullpen as a co-stopper and he's yet to allow a run in his first 22 IP with the team. Very decent.

In addition to the good pack luck, the Frogs notched franchise win #3000 and then Christy Mathewson went out and celebrated with a no-hitter the next day. And then the Frogs ended the night on an active 8-game winning streak punctuated with a one-run road victory over the vaunted Singapore Sluggers.

Battery Park (44-10) is running away with the AC East. Slumberton (42-13) is doing the same in the AC Central. As is Westvleteren XII (40-14) in the AC West. The Frogs have opened up a 10.5 game lead in the NC Central. The only 2 competitive divisions right now are the NC East, Coffeyville (35-18) and Santa Barbara (33-21), and the NC West, Singapore (43-10) and Exeter (43-12).

BigRed75 · 10-30-2019, 08:01 AM

The Quendas continue to follow last season's script almost to a T. They are now 13 games above .500 and have a 5 game lead.

The pitching continues to lead the way, although the bats have started to catch up. We're top-6 in every batting category except for baserunning and batting, where we're an abysmal 14th. Luis Urias has managed to be even worse than Garrett Hampson, slashing .171/.194/.200 - but it's only 8 games, 35 AB so...small sample size.

Also had to make a tough choice with the rotation. Nate Pearson was not getting it done, so he moves to the bullpen and Triston McKenzie, who has been lights out in relief, gets the starting nod.

No surprise that Pete Alonso and Juan Soto are tied for the lead in home runs, huh?

If you were going to do a Washington-themed team, you'd need to have Walter Johnson on your team, right? There's certain players that need to be on teams. A Reds team would be incomplete without Pete Rose, a Dodgers team without Sandy Koufax, and you wouldn't have an Orioles team without Ripken, Palmer or the Robinsons. Same with Walter Johnson and Washington.

Dear reader, the Beltways now have Walter Johnson.

It's not a Big Walt, like half of the people on this board seem to have pulled out of packs. But since I started doing the Washington missions, there's been a 97 Big Train. It started at 75K, and I've been watching it not sell and move down ever since. Last night, when it came up at 50K, I pounced.

This took up a lot of my capital, of course. And unlike the Quendas, this isn't a retooling, just an expansion. There aren't a lot of cards I can sell, so progress on the missions will slow right down (although all four of them are now at least 60% complete). And I'm taking the lesson of a certain board member with eleventy-billion PL titles, and not locking 97 Walter to get 91 Goose Goslin.

The acquisition of Big Train puts an end to the Babe Ruth experiment. He'll be going on the AH now to raise much-needed funds.

Oh, the team? Basically the same, 26-28, 5 games back, 4th place.

Here's the Big Train in a Beltways uniform. He's wearing #24 in honor of...1924, of course.

HelpDodgers · 10-30-2019, 08:42 AM

Well. Not a great month of May for Belfast. I decided to bring up Lyman Bostock as a pinch hitter (putting Cody Bellinger PotM in AH).

He pinch hit in 6 games. Batting .800 plus he was hit by a pitch twice. And 2 stolen bases. Not bad for a pinch hitter. He already earned his value. Cody in AH, when he sells, will bring in more pitching to our top heavy team.

(note: if you get the chance, and you don't know of Bostock, check wikipedia. Died too young. One of the first big $ free agents)

mcdog512 · 10-30-2019, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HelpDodgers

Well. Not a great month of May for Belfast. I decided to bring up Lyman Bostock as a pinch hitter (putting Cody Bellinger PotM in AH).

He pinch hit in 6 games. Batting .800 plus he was hit by a pitch twice. And 2 stolen bases. Not bad for a pinch hitter. He already earned his value. Cody in AH, when he sells, will bring in more pitching to our top heavy team.

(note: if you get the chance, and you don't know of Bostock, check wikipedia. Died too young. One of the first big $ free agents)

Yea I saw alot of his games in Minnesota....Wrong place, wrong time.

10-29-2019, 01:29 PM	#42
Catchthedamnball Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 170	As expected, I'm getting clobbered in the early goings (the Mashers are 14-21). This week, I'll have to derive enjoyment from opening packs. So, I break one open, and I pull a couple historical Pirates bronzes and David Freese. Not bad. I quicksell Freese, which gives me the funds to buy another pack, and it produces another Pirates historical bronze-- and five live irons. At least I'm another ten pulls from RNGing my way into Bill Madlock. __________________

10-29-2019, 01:47 PM	#43
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 11,905	All my teams are in last place, which is not even the worst - I mean… just that box score. That box score below. Guys. Guys. What the **** is WRONG WITH YOU LOT?? Attached Images __________________ Portland Raccoons, 83 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

10-29-2019, 02:23 PM	#45
CrazyWR All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 549	When we did this in 19 my team's win total dropped by like 20 and we got whacked by the LOLCats over and over again. Somehow despite not being friends with anyone but my dad (Florida Phoenix), we have ended up in the same league with the Lolcats, Walnut Creek and USC amongst others for like 8 seasons in a row at this point with various whales shuffling in and out (this week includes the Susquehanna squad and the Seattle squad) EDIT: So in conclusion, I gotta agree with Magus, let me get a PL title first... Last edited by CrazyWR; 10-29-2019 at 02:24 PM.

10-29-2019, 04:56 PM	#46
RunninYakAngler Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 206	Oh no! We suck again! That pretty much sums up all of my teams. Nothing is going right. I did FINALLY pull a PERFECT CARD!!! Unfortunately it was Lindor. He's on the AH now. So we still suck. __________________

10-29-2019, 07:49 PM	#50
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	After having my big whinge, the DMV Beltways are now back up to playing .500 ball and are out of the cellar, still just four games out of first. My pitching seems to corrected itself, and Randy Myers, my new closer, already as more saves in two weeks than Zach Britton did in a month and a half. So next time I start to complain like that, just remind me - small sample size. P.S. The Quendas are still in first place, and we picked up Luis Urias to play 2B in place of the underperforming Garrett Hampson. That said, two days before I benched Hampson, he got a Hit Machine acheivement. Probably the only hits he's got all year. Still refusing to play Keston Hiura at 2B. I think we're both happier with him at DH. __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb

10-29-2019, 10:33 PM	#53
Magus978 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Behind you. BOO! Posts: 1,856	Like I said boys, I'm in with whichever of my teams gets the first PL pip for me. Don't think it's happening this week though. Metuchen and Blitzkrieg are my best performers, but that's not saying much. Steelport are firmly mid-pack, and Brooklyn got a rubbish draw and could potentially be relegated. In short, this week is probably a waste. __________________ OOTP Streamer Affiliate who is also your FINAL BOSS. http://twitch.tv/GanbaMagus

10-29-2019, 10:52 PM	#55
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Denver Bears are 20-29 in Diamond. But a bright spot as Cy Young fires a no hitter. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

10-29-2019, 11:27 PM	#56
bailey Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,130	Worst month ever for the Magpies who lost 12 games including a stretch of 5 in a row earning the "out of slump" award for the first time. 4 of those 5 were in the bottom of the 9th. Still lead the division by 8 games, but 5 teams in the league have better records.

10-30-2019, 12:53 AM	#57
waittilnextyear All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,272	The Frogs followed up an unremarkable 17-10 start to the week with a scorching 24-4 day of sims today. We're still behind the 45-10 pythag pace. I continue to perch on the AH waiting for the final card I need for 100 Ozzie to come into reasonable expenditure range, so I decided to do another run of packs while I wait. The highlight of this latest run is my best pull ever...a 99 Stan Coveleski. This card hasn't been transacted on the AH in the previous 7 days, but has a lifetime avg of about 300K. Not too shabby for a run of about 150 packs. Coveleski has joined the bullpen as a co-stopper and he's yet to allow a run in his first 22 IP with the team. Very decent. In addition to the good pack luck, the Frogs notched franchise win #3000 and then Christy Mathewson went out and celebrated with a no-hitter the next day. And then the Frogs ended the night on an active 8-game winning streak punctuated with a one-run road victory over the vaunted Singapore Sluggers. Battery Park (44-10) is running away with the AC East. Slumberton (42-13) is doing the same in the AC Central. As is Westvleteren XII (40-14) in the AC West. The Frogs have opened up a 10.5 game lead in the NC Central. The only 2 competitive divisions right now are the NC East, Coffeyville (35-18) and Santa Barbara (33-21), and the NC West, Singapore (43-10) and Exeter (43-12). Attached Images __________________

10-30-2019, 08:01 AM	#58
BigRed75 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,430	The Quendas continue to follow last season's script almost to a T. They are now 13 games above .500 and have a 5 game lead. The pitching continues to lead the way, although the bats have started to catch up. We're top-6 in every batting category except for baserunning and batting, where we're an abysmal 14th. Luis Urias has managed to be even worse than Garrett Hampson, slashing .171/.194/.200 - but it's only 8 games, 35 AB so...small sample size. Also had to make a tough choice with the rotation. Nate Pearson was not getting it done, so he moves to the bullpen and Triston McKenzie, who has been lights out in relief, gets the starting nod. No surprise that Pete Alonso and Juan Soto are tied for the lead in home runs, huh? If you were going to do a Washington-themed team, you'd need to have Walter Johnson on your team, right? There's certain players that need to be on teams. A Reds team would be incomplete without Pete Rose, a Dodgers team without Sandy Koufax, and you wouldn't have an Orioles team without Ripken, Palmer or the Robinsons. Same with Walter Johnson and Washington. Dear reader, the Beltways now have Walter Johnson. It's not a Big Walt, like half of the people on this board seem to have pulled out of packs. But since I started doing the Washington missions, there's been a 97 Big Train. It started at 75K, and I've been watching it not sell and move down ever since. Last night, when it came up at 50K, I pounced. This took up a lot of my capital, of course. And unlike the Quendas, this isn't a retooling, just an expansion. There aren't a lot of cards I can sell, so progress on the missions will slow right down (although all four of them are now at least 60% complete). And I'm taking the lesson of a certain board member with eleventy-billion PL titles, and not locking 97 Walter to get 91 Goose Goslin. The acquisition of Big Train puts an end to the Babe Ruth experiment. He'll be going on the AH now to raise much-needed funds. Oh, the team? Basically the same, 26-28, 5 games back, 4th place. Here's the Big Train in a Beltways uniform. He's wearing #24 in honor of...1924, of course. Attached Images __________________ Mainline team SPTT team Was not a Snag fan...until I saw the fallout once he was gone and realized what a good job he was actually doing. - Ty Cobb Last edited by BigRed75; 10-30-2019 at 08:11 AM.

10-30-2019, 08:42 AM	#59
HelpDodgers Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 307	Well. Not a great month of May for Belfast. I decided to bring up Lyman Bostock as a pinch hitter (putting Cody Bellinger PotM in AH). He pinch hit in 6 games. Batting .800 plus he was hit by a pitch twice. And 2 stolen bases. Not bad for a pinch hitter. He already earned his value. Cody in AH, when he sells, will bring in more pitching to our top heavy team. (note: if you get the chance, and you don't know of Bostock, check wikipedia. Died too young. One of the first big $ free agents) Attached Images Last edited by HelpDodgers; 10-30-2019 at 08:46 AM.