Season 4 (2022) Discussion: 12/24/18-12/30/18 - Page 3

Germaniac · 12-25-2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Coons came out first in April - what a strange feeling!

Okay, we're only up by a game, but it's so different to entering May trailing by 8 1/2

Same here ... it feels good to let the big boys walk one step ahead

mess · 12-25-2018, 09:27 AM

Yikes. Was 10 games under 500 before the "overnight break". Diamond 320 is really testing my nerves.

Pythag says I should only be 2 games under. My pitching is getting absolutely destroyed... even my 2 Diamond pitchers (Kershaw and Snell) and just getting absolutely shelled every game.

Ended up upgrading at 1B by buying Votto and then moved Altuve to RF (why are his OF skills better than his IF skills?!) because Rizzo hasn't even put up a single WAR over 2 whole seasons. I've got Ichiro now as my 4th outfielder who starts every 3 - 5 day in the OF slots. Still getting lots of playing time in.

Next purchase is probably going to have to be a Diamond or Historical Gold SP (Thinking Halladay). I can't keep dropping like a rock like this

sharknut · 12-25-2018, 10:00 AM

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Missed the playoffs in my Gold league by 3 games at 80-82, but still promoted to Diamond.

Have a feeling it's going to be a LONG year

ETA.....didn't even check my division before I posted, but there is only 1 team with a winning percentage of over .600 and there is a team I finished tied with in my Gold division last year. Maybe I can hang.

Well, 16-11 and tied for first after the first month. I only added Fregosi to my team between seasons, but the team is playing very well and my schedule hasn't been easy. Interested to see how May goes.

Added a 2nd team playing in a Bronze league. 19-6 and the best record in the league. I did spend $20 on points, clearly been a huge boost in how well the team is playing. But I did get 4-5 really good players in my initial 6 pack. Not going to spend anymore $$$.

Orcin · 12-25-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sharknut

Not going to spend anymore $$$.

Famous last words...

sharknut · 12-25-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

Famous last words...

Wellllllll.......not until/if I get to Gold.

I spent $20 on my team that's up in Diamond now when I first started out and haven't dipped back yet.

Maddox · 12-25-2018, 01:18 PM

Started the day off on a losing streak after ending the yesterday on a losing streak. At least, when I finally won I got points for breaking an 8 losing streak. I consider myself lucky that I am only 1 game below .500 after that stretch.

Westheim · 12-25-2018, 03:02 PM

Leading the division by three games after sweeping the Quantum Condors in a crucial 4-game set! The first three games were won by a single run, the last one the Raccoons were 3-hit, but Goldschmidt hitting a 2-piece off Marcus Stroman was the only tally in a 2-0 win.

Raccoons, Raccoons, Raccoons …!!

Izz · 12-25-2018, 03:46 PM

Got shifted sideways from S317 to S263. Started the season confident after upgrading a couple positions (Johnny Mize at 1B, shuffled my lineup around to put Davey Johnson at DH so I can have better infield defense, added a better bullpen arm). Am 15-22, with the second-worst record

On the plus side: got 3000 PP for scoring a run in every inning in one of the only games my offense has turned up for. To spend in the AH or on packs, that is the question...

DonkeyKongSr · 12-25-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Izz

Got shifted sideways from S317 to S263. Started the season confident after upgrading a couple positions (Johnny Mize at 1B, shuffled my lineup around to put Davey Johnson at DH so I can have better infield defense, added a better bullpen arm). Am 15-22, with the second-worst record

On the plus side: got 3000 PP for scoring a run in every inning in one of the only games my offense has turned up for. To spend in the AH or on packs, that is the question...

Since you are in Silver, I'm going to assume you've got few golds. You can get 2 decent golds with 3K, or one pretty good one. Fix some weaknesses.

Izz · 12-25-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DonkeyKongSr

Since you are in Silver, I'm going to assume you've got few golds. You can get 2 decent golds with 3K, or one pretty good one. Fix some weaknesses.

Good advice! But I decided to go packs, as I'm actually pretty happy with most of my lineup, and there were no pitchers I was willing to splurge on.

Pulled Ron Santo in my second pack. I'll find someplace to slot him in...

mcdog512 · 12-25-2018, 04:46 PM

Nice on the Santo pull. I am getting absolutely routed in Diamond 322. 2nd worst in the league.....but not for long. I did the only thing I could other than hoist the white flag and laid out some cold hard green to get the points to buy Randy Johnson. My staff is beyond ****ty. Not on paper, on paper they should be great but they are getting eaten alive.

DonkeyKongSr · 12-25-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Izz

Good advice! But I decided to go packs, as I'm actually pretty happy with most of my lineup, and there were no pitchers I was willing to splurge on.

Pulled Ron Santo in my second pack. I'll find someplace to slot him in...

Well damn, that is one of those cases where you definitely did better than the AH. Nice pull.

Not at my computer, but I'm guessing that's 10-20k since it's a historical diamond.

Izz · 12-25-2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DonkeyKongSr

Well damn, that is one of those cases where you definitely did better than the AH. Nice pull.

Not at my computer, but I'm guessing that's 10-20k since it's a historical diamond.

35k going on average winning bid.

However, my motto for OOTP19 is only sell duplicates, so as tempting as it is to flip him and swim in perfect points like Scrooge McDuck, I'm keeping him

mcdog512 · 12-25-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Izz

35k going on average winning bid.

However, my motto for OOTP19 is only sell duplicates, so as tempting as it is to flip him and swim in perfect points like Scrooge McDuck, I'm keeping him

I usually sell unless I have a place for him on the team but one of the cool things about the game is there are many ways to play.

Westheim · 12-25-2018, 06:36 PM

Since I gloated above, my team has not won a game.

I will now sew my own lips shut.

Zorro · 12-25-2018, 08:12 PM

I have a 12 game lead and it is still May. I have been quite lucky.....

scott1964 · 12-25-2018, 09:20 PM

Trenton is hoping to get out of the Bronze league.

scott1964 · 12-25-2018, 09:26 PM

Larry Dierker fires his 3rd shut out of the season. Bears are doing well so far.

Maddox · 12-25-2018, 10:07 PM

I keep upgrading my pitching and my pitching results never improve.

Morug · 12-25-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maddox

I keep upgrading my pitching and my pitching results never improve.

Improve your defence for your stadium settings, your pitching will improve too...both are linked.

12-25-2018, 09:27 AM	#42
mess Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 202	Yikes. Was 10 games under 500 before the "overnight break". Diamond 320 is really testing my nerves. Pythag says I should only be 2 games under. My pitching is getting absolutely destroyed... even my 2 Diamond pitchers (Kershaw and Snell) and just getting absolutely shelled every game. Ended up upgrading at 1B by buying Votto and then moved Altuve to RF (why are his OF skills better than his IF skills?!) because Rizzo hasn't even put up a single WAR over 2 whole seasons. I've got Ichiro now as my 4th outfielder who starts every 3 - 5 day in the OF slots. Still getting lots of playing time in. Next purchase is probably going to have to be a Diamond or Historical Gold SP (Thinking Halladay). I can't keep dropping like a rock like this __________________ Last edited by mess; 12-25-2018 at 09:33 AM.

12-25-2018, 03:02 PM	#47
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 11,890	Leading the division by three games after sweeping the Quantum Condors in a crucial 4-game set! The first three games were won by a single run, the last one the Raccoons were 3-hit, but Goldschmidt hitting a 2-piece off Marcus Stroman was the only tally in a 2-0 win. Raccoons, Raccoons, Raccoons …!! __________________ 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.

12-25-2018, 03:46 PM	#48
Izz Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,467	Got shifted sideways from S317 to S263. Started the season confident after upgrading a couple positions (Johnny Mize at 1B, shuffled my lineup around to put Davey Johnson at DH so I can have better infield defense, added a better bullpen arm). Am 15-22, with the second-worst record On the plus side: got 3000 PP for scoring a run in every inning in one of the only games my offense has turned up for. To spend in the AH or on packs, that is the question... __________________ Not only do I play OOTP but I also write science-fiction: My Website A brief history of the Australia-New Zealand Baseball League (AUNZBL 2019-2119)--A Dynasty Report The National Penterham Four-Bases Association--A Dynasty Report Last edited by Izz; 12-25-2018 at 03:47 PM.

12-25-2018, 06:36 PM	#55
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 11,890	Since I gloated above, my team has not won a game. I will now sew my own lips shut. __________________ 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.

12-25-2018, 09:20 PM	#57
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Trenton is hoping to get out of the Bronze league. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

12-25-2018, 01:18 PM	#46
Maddox All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 903	Started the day off on a losing streak after ending the yesterday on a losing streak. At least, when I finally won I got points for breaking an 8 losing streak. I consider myself lucky that I am only 1 game below .500 after that stretch.

12-25-2018, 04:46 PM	#51
mcdog512 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pack Robert Gibson; November 9, 1935 – October 2, 2020 Posts: 2,339	Nice on the Santo pull. I am getting absolutely routed in Diamond 322. 2nd worst in the league.....but not for long. I did the only thing I could other than hoist the white flag and laid out some cold hard green to get the points to buy Randy Johnson. My staff is beyond ****ty. Not on paper, on paper they should be great but they are getting eaten alive.

12-25-2018, 08:12 PM	#56
Zorro Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,944 Blog Entries: 3	I have a 12 game lead and it is still May. I have been quite lucky.....

12-25-2018, 09:26 PM	#58
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,561 Blog Entries: 19	Larry Dierker fires his 3rd shut out of the season. Bears are doing well so far. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

12-25-2018, 10:07 PM	#59
Maddox All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 903	I keep upgrading my pitching and my pitching results never improve.