Best Bronze and Silver cards in PT2.0 thread - Page 3

neugey · 03-30-2019, 05:56 PM

Solid fielder at CF who's good at hitting the line drive singles and gap doubles and triples. I had him in a platoon this season but I'm considering giving him the job full-time so I can platoon instead at LF. Not going to set the world on fire but you could worse at the bottom third of your lineup.

DMan77 · 03-30-2019, 07:00 PM

I guess this is probably more of a general OTTP question... But what makes one of these players 'good'? Or what makes it a better option than a card that might have a higher total?

Are you guys looking at anything in particular as far as stats and such goes? Or just sort of the "the higher the better"?

mcdog512 · 03-30-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DMan77

I guess this is probably more of a general OTTP question... But what makes one of these players 'good'? Or what makes it a better option than a card that might have a higher total?

Are you guys looking at anything in particular as far as stats and such goes? Or just sort of the "the higher the better"?

For hitters I look at contact/gap first - look at left/right splits in case I might want to platoon the guy with someone else. I also look closely at defense. An elite defense guy at SS/2B/CF/C might outweigh good offense.

DMan77 · 03-30-2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdog512

For hitters I look at contact/gap first - look at left/right splits in case I might want to platoon the guy with someone else. I also look closely at defense. An elite defense guy at SS/2B/CF/C might outweigh good offense.

Interesting! Thank you.

Another sort of broad question, but how often do you find yourself overriding the AI?

Do you find yourself sending guys in the high 60's.low 70's to the reserve in place of lower scored cards for the reasons you mentioned?

FancySkunk · 03-30-2019, 07:23 PM

Absolute monster vs. lefties, still good vs. righties, no glove:

mcdog512 · 03-30-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DMan77

Interesting! Thank you.

Another sort of broad question, but how often do you find yourself overriding the AI?

Do you find yourself sending guys in the high 60's.low 70's to the reserve in place of lower scored cards for the reasons you mentioned?

I make all the decisions on the 25 man roster and never ever look strictly at ovr rating. That said, they are highly rated for a reason but I've got gold cards on the reserve team and silver cards on my active roster.

matingly23 · 03-30-2019, 08:39 PM

As a backup and/or platoon guy vs LHP, Paul LoDuca is pretty decent. Great defense and he's been available on the cheap on the AH.

Canadaleaf · 03-31-2019, 08:08 AM

WOO just snagged Mike Lavalliere off the auction house for BIN for 400 PP. Lucky day for me!

Warhawk · 03-31-2019, 09:14 PM

I have 2 bronze players remaining on my roster, one is my backup first baseman, but the other is Justin Anderson, relief pitcher for the Angels, who has a 68 rating. He's a 128 stuff guy with two pitches, a fastball and a slider, both of which are nasty.

Here's his season stats for me in bronze:

27 1/3 innings, 13 H, 10 BB, 3 ER, 45 K, 0.99 ERA, 0.83 WHIP

Janks · 04-01-2019, 12:04 PM

Here are some from my teams.

Adam Kennedy won great bat, MVP and batting crown in Bronze

chazzycat · 04-01-2019, 01:18 PM

Honestly my main takeaway in filling out 3 completely different teams the past week is that there are really great silver & bronze cards to fit pretty much any strategy.

I would hesitate though, to offer general advice like "prioritize contact/gap power". Yes those can be great players, if that's your strategy that fits your ballpark. But players with different skills can be just as good with the right park setup/strategy too.

Thornbreaker · 04-01-2019, 03:44 PM

I can second Luis Aparicio - Hit .270 and swiped 75+ bags at a 75% clip. He'll be an excellent back up still down the road.

The silver Paul Waner hit .300+ for me, and I got a silver Terry Moore that dropped a .320+ avg 20+ hr and 90+ rbi...while batting 7th...

Silver hector Neris dropped 35 saves and a sub 2.5 era. He'll fit nicely into a set up role now that I've added a diamond closer.

Warhawk · 04-03-2019, 12:47 PM

Here's another doing well for me. My Las Vegas Black Panthers are 42-17 in Iron .181, and while my #1 pitcher Harvey Haddix (gold 85) is having a fine enough season, the real star of my starting rotation has been 77 rated Collin McHugh. He's 10-1 with a 1.71 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP (granted, pretty low BABIP), allowing only 3 home runs in 89 1/3 innings. He's leading in the all star voting, ahead of a perfect Chris Sale and a 98 rated 2003 Roy Halladay.

OMGPuppies · 04-03-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chazzycat

Honestly my main takeaway in filling out 3 completely different teams the past week is that there are really great silver & bronze cards to fit pretty much any strategy.

I would hesitate though, to offer general advice like "prioritize contact/gap power". Yes those can be great players, if that's your strategy that fits your ballpark. But players with different skills can be just as good with the right park setup/strategy too.

Agreed. I have had some success with contact/gap power and am on the lookout on the AH for certain players that fit that mold. Great that you can succeed in this game with multiple strategies. Although a low contact power team seems to struggle.

chazzycat · 04-03-2019, 01:01 PM

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Although a low contact power team seems to struggle.

My homer & walks team is performing quite well so far too. The eye rating is key IMO...homers with no one on base don't help much.

OMGPuppies · 04-03-2019, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chazzycat

My homer & walks team is performing quite well so far too. The eye rating is key IMO...homers with no one on base don't help much.

how important is avoiding K's to those guys?

chazzycat · 04-03-2019, 01:46 PM

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how important is avoiding K's to those guys?

Not at all. I don't care much about moving runners over for that team, or hit & runs. It's very much an all-or-nothing approach. It's inevitable to end up with really bad avoid K ratings anyway...almost all the good sluggers have low ratings.

Morug · 04-03-2019, 11:39 PM

Devon Travis, fine second base for a bronze.
Hernan Perez, good bronze multi position player...running hot for a bench player in my club, .350 3hr 14 rbi in 60 AB.

ElementalKnight · 04-05-2019, 12:19 AM

How is Mike LaValliere only a bronze? His catching stats are through the roof, and he still has good contact. And he's a lefty catcher!

Charlatan · 04-05-2019, 09:28 AM

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How is Mike LaValliere only a bronze? His catching stats are through the roof, and he still has good contact. And he's a lefty catcher!

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone or word will get out!

Just kidding... he's definitely a popular card on the AH. His average sale price is creeping higher and higher.

03-30-2019, 05:56 PM	#41
neugey All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 805 Blog Entries: 39	Solid fielder at CF who's good at hitting the line drive singles and gap doubles and triples. I had him in a platoon this season but I'm considering giving him the job full-time so I can platoon instead at LF. Not going to set the world on fire but you could worse at the bottom third of your lineup. __________________ Online OOTP League Play: PBA - Cincinnati Reds MLM - Baltimore Orioles

04-01-2019, 12:04 PM	#50
Janks Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 284	Here are some from my teams. Adam Kennedy won great bat, MVP and batting crown in Bronze Attached Images

03-30-2019, 07:00 PM	#42
DMan77 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	I guess this is probably more of a general OTTP question... But what makes one of these players 'good'? Or what makes it a better option than a card that might have a higher total? Are you guys looking at anything in particular as far as stats and such goes? Or just sort of the "the higher the better"?

03-30-2019, 07:23 PM	#45
FancySkunk All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 514	Absolute monster vs. lefties, still good vs. righties, no glove:

03-30-2019, 08:39 PM	#47
matingly23 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 135	As a backup and/or platoon guy vs LHP, Paul LoDuca is pretty decent. Great defense and he's been available on the cheap on the AH.

03-31-2019, 08:08 AM	#48
Canadaleaf Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 111	WOO just snagged Mike Lavalliere off the auction house for BIN for 400 PP. Lucky day for me!

03-31-2019, 09:14 PM	#49
Warhawk Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 437	I have 2 bronze players remaining on my roster, one is my backup first baseman, but the other is Justin Anderson, relief pitcher for the Angels, who has a 68 rating. He's a 128 stuff guy with two pitches, a fastball and a slider, both of which are nasty. Here's his season stats for me in bronze: 27 1/3 innings, 13 H, 10 BB, 3 ER, 45 K, 0.99 ERA, 0.83 WHIP

04-01-2019, 01:18 PM	#51
chazzycat All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1,685	Honestly my main takeaway in filling out 3 completely different teams the past week is that there are really great silver & bronze cards to fit pretty much any strategy. I would hesitate though, to offer general advice like "prioritize contact/gap power". Yes those can be great players, if that's your strategy that fits your ballpark. But players with different skills can be just as good with the right park setup/strategy too.

04-01-2019, 03:44 PM	#52
Thornbreaker Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 155	I can second Luis Aparicio - Hit .270 and swiped 75+ bags at a 75% clip. He'll be an excellent back up still down the road. The silver Paul Waner hit .300+ for me, and I got a silver Terry Moore that dropped a .320+ avg 20+ hr and 90+ rbi...while batting 7th... Silver hector Neris dropped 35 saves and a sub 2.5 era. He'll fit nicely into a set up role now that I've added a diamond closer.

04-03-2019, 12:47 PM	#53
Warhawk Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 437	Here's another doing well for me. My Las Vegas Black Panthers are 42-17 in Iron .181, and while my #1 pitcher Harvey Haddix (gold 85) is having a fine enough season, the real star of my starting rotation has been 77 rated Collin McHugh. He's 10-1 with a 1.71 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP (granted, pretty low BABIP), allowing only 3 home runs in 89 1/3 innings. He's leading in the all star voting, ahead of a perfect Chris Sale and a 98 rated 2003 Roy Halladay.

04-03-2019, 11:39 PM	#58
Morug Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 308	Devon Travis, fine second base for a bronze. Hernan Perez, good bronze multi position player...running hot for a bench player in my club, .350 3hr 14 rbi in 60 AB.

04-05-2019, 12:19 AM	#59
ElementalKnight Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 95	How is Mike LaValliere only a bronze? His catching stats are through the roof, and he still has good contact. And he's a lefty catcher!