Modern Day SF Giants

Sparrow · 08-22-2012, 08:41 PM

I suspect this dynasty will be poorly written, sporadic, and move very slowly. My real goal is to force myself to dive deeper into the minutia, within the Giants, and possibly a bit around the league. I'm using the default MLB Quickstart with only a few personalizations.

Injury frequency is high (Realistic Modern Day).
Scouting is very high, but player actual ratings aren't displayed.
Trading difficulty is on hard.
League evolution is on but only team relocation (which will be turned off after the Astros move), more/less offense, and more/less pitching remain checked.

I'm playing as GM leaving both minor league and major league lineups/pitching/and depth charts up to the managers. I will handle all promotions and demotions, signings, and trades.

Sparrow · 08-22-2012, 09:31 PM

March 27th
Minor league managers were instructed to play prospects over veterans, without exceptions.

International scouting team is deployed to Canada, Japan, Venezuela, Cuba. Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, Germany, Bulgaria, and Thailand.
National budget remains unchanged at $4.56M, with all the money being put into the amateur draft (it makes it a bit like stats only, where I can still have a strong amateur draft).
Player development increased by 50% to $12M.

March 28th
Brandon Belt is promoted to MLB.
Charlie Culburson is sent to Fresno (AAA)

Larry Baer, the owner, expects the team to play winning baseball.
ESPN predicts the Giants will go 83-79 and miss the playoffs.
Gary Brown is the only Giant to rank in Baseball America's top 100 at 35.

Joaquin Arias, Boof Bonser, Juan Ciriaco, Eric Hacker, George Kontos, Todd Linden, Mitchell Lively, Shane Loux, Jean Machi, Scott Munter, Nick Noonan, Andy Reichard, Jason Stevenson, Tom Vessella, Angel Villalona, Craig Whitaker, and Matt Yourkin were all offered minor league extensions.

Michael Wuertz, Yhency Brazoban, Jeff Bailey, Mark DiFilice, Reggie Willits, and Michael Gonzalez were offered a minor league contract.

On opening day, the Mariners beat the A's 4-3, with Yoenis Cespedes going 0-4 with the hat trick in his debut.

March 29th
Mariners win again, 6-1. Jesus Montero hits 2 HR's in the win. Cespedes left in the second inning with an injury. The severity is currently unkown.

March 30th
Michael Wuertz (AAA), Yhency Brazoban (AA), Jeff Bailey (AA), Mark DiFilice (A: San Jose), Reggie Willits (A: San Jose), and Michael Gonzalez (A: Augusta) all signed and sent to the minors.

April 1st
All minor league extensions signed.

Cespedes was placed on the DL, and is expected to miss 7 weeks with an oblique strain.

April 4th
In the only game of the day, the Marlins beat the Cardinals 6-3. Stanton starts his power stroke early hitting a HR in the win.

Sparrow · 08-23-2012, 08:50 PM

April 5th
MLB
Tommy Hanson and Johan Santana each dueled for 8 scoreless innings, neither giving up a run. The game ended in the bottom of the 11th as Vinny Rottino hit a walk off single for the Mets.

Delmon Young got his season off to a good start hitting 2 HR's as the Tigers crushed the Red Sox.

The Nationals beat the Cubs as Strasburg got off to a good start, striking out 6 in the win,

Giancarlo Stanton hit 2 more HR's for the Marlins as they lose to the Reds.

Fresno Grizzlies (AAA)
The Grizzlies drop their opener by a score of 17-5. Chris Gloor couldn't get through the third inning giving up 7 runs. Juan Perez was 2-4 with a HR and 4-RBI's in the loss.

Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA)
The Squirrels lost 502 with only 3 players getting base hits in the game.

San Jose Giants (High A)
The Giants won 2-0 as Taylor Rogers through 7 strong innings and the coaches son, Brett Bochy, pitched a scoreless 9th for the save.

Augusta Greenjackets (Low A)
The Greenjackets only mustered up 3 hits in a 6-1 loss.

Giants roster going into their opening game tomorrow night
SP: Lincecum, Bumgarner, Cain, Zito, Petit
MR: Lopez, Affeldt, Mota, Hensley, Casilla, Romo
CL: Wilson

C: Posey, Sanchez
1B: Belt, Huff
2B: Burriss, Theriot
3B: Sandoval
SS: Crawford
OF: Cabrera, Pagan, Schierholtz, Blanco, Graham

DL: Vogelsong, Sanchez, Runzler, Surkamp

08-22-2012, 08:41 PM	#1
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 803	Modern Day SF Giants I suspect this dynasty will be poorly written, sporadic, and move very slowly. My real goal is to force myself to dive deeper into the minutia, within the Giants, and possibly a bit around the league. I'm using the default MLB Quickstart with only a few personalizations. Injury frequency is high (Realistic Modern Day). Scouting is very high, but player actual ratings aren't displayed. Trading difficulty is on hard. League evolution is on but only team relocation (which will be turned off after the Astros move), more/less offense, and more/less pitching remain checked. I'm playing as GM leaving both minor league and major league lineups/pitching/and depth charts up to the managers. I will handle all promotions and demotions, signings, and trades.

08-22-2012, 09:31 PM	#2
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 803	Initial week March 27th Minor league managers were instructed to play prospects over veterans, without exceptions. International scouting team is deployed to Canada, Japan, Venezuela, Cuba. Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, Germany, Bulgaria, and Thailand. National budget remains unchanged at $4.56M, with all the money being put into the amateur draft (it makes it a bit like stats only, where I can still have a strong amateur draft). Player development increased by 50% to $12M. March 28th Brandon Belt is promoted to MLB. Charlie Culburson is sent to Fresno (AAA) Larry Baer, the owner, expects the team to play winning baseball. ESPN predicts the Giants will go 83-79 and miss the playoffs. Gary Brown is the only Giant to rank in Baseball America's top 100 at 35. Joaquin Arias, Boof Bonser, Juan Ciriaco, Eric Hacker, George Kontos, Todd Linden, Mitchell Lively, Shane Loux, Jean Machi, Scott Munter, Nick Noonan, Andy Reichard, Jason Stevenson, Tom Vessella, Angel Villalona, Craig Whitaker, and Matt Yourkin were all offered minor league extensions. Michael Wuertz, Yhency Brazoban, Jeff Bailey, Mark DiFilice, Reggie Willits, and Michael Gonzalez were offered a minor league contract. On opening day, the Mariners beat the A's 4-3, with Yoenis Cespedes going 0-4 with the hat trick in his debut. March 29th Mariners win again, 6-1. Jesus Montero hits 2 HR's in the win. Cespedes left in the second inning with an injury. The severity is currently unkown. March 30th Michael Wuertz (AAA), Yhency Brazoban (AA), Jeff Bailey (AA), Mark DiFilice (A: San Jose), Reggie Willits (A: San Jose), and Michael Gonzalez (A: Augusta) all signed and sent to the minors. April 1st All minor league extensions signed. Cespedes was placed on the DL, and is expected to miss 7 weeks with an oblique strain. April 4th In the only game of the day, the Marlins beat the Cardinals 6-3. Stanton starts his power stroke early hitting a HR in the win.

08-23-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
Sparrow All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 803	Opening day for the organization April 5th MLB Tommy Hanson and Johan Santana each dueled for 8 scoreless innings, neither giving up a run. The game ended in the bottom of the 11th as Vinny Rottino hit a walk off single for the Mets. Delmon Young got his season off to a good start hitting 2 HR's as the Tigers crushed the Red Sox. The Nationals beat the Cubs as Strasburg got off to a good start, striking out 6 in the win, Giancarlo Stanton hit 2 more HR's for the Marlins as they lose to the Reds. Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) The Grizzlies drop their opener by a score of 17-5. Chris Gloor couldn't get through the third inning giving up 7 runs. Juan Perez was 2-4 with a HR and 4-RBI's in the loss. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA) The Squirrels lost 502 with only 3 players getting base hits in the game. San Jose Giants (High A) The Giants won 2-0 as Taylor Rogers through 7 strong innings and the coaches son, Brett Bochy, pitched a scoreless 9th for the save. Augusta Greenjackets (Low A) The Greenjackets only mustered up 3 hits in a 6-1 loss. Giants roster going into their opening game tomorrow night SP: Lincecum, Bumgarner, Cain, Zito, Petit MR: Lopez, Affeldt, Mota, Hensley, Casilla, Romo CL: Wilson C: Posey, Sanchez 1B: Belt, Huff 2B: Burriss, Theriot 3B: Sandoval SS: Crawford OF: Cabrera, Pagan, Schierholtz, Blanco, Graham DL: Vogelsong, Sanchez, Runzler, Surkamp