How to Win???

mysicviper · 04-01-2005, 01:20 AM

OK, Im sure this been discussed before but im cursious and answers from peopel that win leagues on a regular basis or constant playoffs in multiple leagues, what is formula for sucess? I mean break it down do i need 2 power hitters? All Pitching mostly defense, can someone just gimme an education here cause ive tried alot.

benchwarmer · 04-01-2005, 04:44 AM

in most league, Pitching will win you alot of games. But in one league i am in DSB.. Offense is what is winning games and is what won me the world series in 2004. It all depends on the file i would say. Just make sure you have good players

mysicviper · 04-01-2005, 06:05 AM

Well that dont help to much...lol

winwinwin · 06-17-2005, 04:42 AM

I find that winning in OOTP can be done fairly easily.............

FIRST OFF----You have to realize your maximum payroll and work around that........

2ND. Get 8-9 hitters(Pending DH or not) who have solid discipline(relative to other straters throughout the league----GOAL==LEAD THE LEAGUE IN TEAM WALKS).................Also, scope your team to have guys who make descent contacT(Think in a 30 team league, u want to be in the top 12 in avg)...............AND have around 3 guys who u can count on for 25+ hr.................This productino is surpsisingly relatively easy to come by if u plan out your team right.

3RD.Get 5 SOLID pitchers who u can count on.........Look throughout the league and spot the average of ratings amongst aces & #2 pitchers...........After relating the productivity of pitchers relative to their rating you then must construct your 5 man staff to be able to project a final ERA that owuld put you as one of the top 5 pitching staffs in the league........

4TH. Get 2 solid setup men and a closer.........Be able to project these guys to be purely dominant but DO NOT OVERPAID FOR ANY ESPECIALLY FOR CLOSER IN A TRADE..........This is very important to fill these roles as your team could be ruined without them but at the same time it's better to be patienet than overpay.........

THESE BASICALLY "RULES" HAVE BEEN CLEAR TO ME THAT WHEN EXERCISED EFFECTIVELY, YOUR TEAM WILL BE DOMINANT.

rudel.dietrich · 06-19-2005, 01:35 AM

I find scoring more runs that the opposistion to be the best method I have found so far.

sebastian0622 · 06-20-2005, 02:56 AM

Don't overlook your bullpen. Bullpen arms are a key in OOTP.

Anyway, my general "want list," in order, is as follows:

-An ace starting pitcher and a second good starter. As a rule of thumb, depending on your league depth, that means a 4-5 star for the ace and a 3.5-4 star for the 2nd starter.

-2 good all-around hitters. 70 contact/95 power/95 eye in the modern era for instance.

-Quality leadoff man and #2 hitter.

-Average or above-average #3 starting pitcher

-Closer and two quality bullpen arms

-4 solid role-players to round out the lineup (or 5 if you use DH)

-Prospects

-4th and 5th starters

-Infield utility man

-Backup catcher

-4th OF

-The rest of the bullpen

-Pinch hitter/Pinch runner

Astros33Resurrected · 06-21-2005, 08:43 PM

pitching is key!

Johnny Slick · 06-22-2005, 06:04 PM

In an online league, the key is to find the person in it who isn't very bright and take all his good players.

Astros33Resurrected · 06-23-2005, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Slick

In an online league, the key is to find the person in it who isn't very bright and take all his good players.

Good point.

04-01-2005, 01:20 AM	#1
mysicviper Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tualatin,Oregon Posts: 76	How to Win??? OK, Im sure this been discussed before but im cursious and answers from peopel that win leagues on a regular basis or constant playoffs in multiple leagues, what is formula for sucess? I mean break it down do i need 2 power hitters? All Pitching mostly defense, can someone just gimme an education here cause ive tried alot.

04-01-2005, 04:44 AM	#2
benchwarmer Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 1,461	in most league, Pitching will win you alot of games. But in one league i am in DSB.. Offense is what is winning games and is what won me the world series in 2004. It all depends on the file i would say. Just make sure you have good players

04-01-2005, 06:05 AM	#3
mysicviper Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tualatin,Oregon Posts: 76	Well umm yeah Well that dont help to much...lol

06-17-2005, 04:42 AM	#4
winwinwin Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9	I find that winning in OOTP can be done fairly easily............. FIRST OFF----You have to realize your maximum payroll and work around that........ 2ND. Get 8-9 hitters(Pending DH or not) who have solid discipline(relative to other straters throughout the league----GOAL==LEAD THE LEAGUE IN TEAM WALKS).................Also, scope your team to have guys who make descent contacT(Think in a 30 team league, u want to be in the top 12 in avg)...............AND have around 3 guys who u can count on for 25+ hr.................This productino is surpsisingly relatively easy to come by if u plan out your team right. 3RD.Get 5 SOLID pitchers who u can count on.........Look throughout the league and spot the average of ratings amongst aces & #2 pitchers...........After relating the productivity of pitchers relative to their rating you then must construct your 5 man staff to be able to project a final ERA that owuld put you as one of the top 5 pitching staffs in the league........ 4TH. Get 2 solid setup men and a closer.........Be able to project these guys to be purely dominant but DO NOT OVERPAID FOR ANY ESPECIALLY FOR CLOSER IN A TRADE..........This is very important to fill these roles as your team could be ruined without them but at the same time it's better to be patienet than overpay......... THESE BASICALLY "RULES" HAVE BEEN CLEAR TO ME THAT WHEN EXERCISED EFFECTIVELY, YOUR TEAM WILL BE DOMINANT.

06-19-2005, 01:35 AM	#5
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	I find scoring more runs that the opposistion to be the best method I have found so far.

06-20-2005, 02:56 AM	#6
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	Don't overlook your bullpen. Bullpen arms are a key in OOTP. Anyway, my general "want list," in order, is as follows: -An ace starting pitcher and a second good starter. As a rule of thumb, depending on your league depth, that means a 4-5 star for the ace and a 3.5-4 star for the 2nd starter. -2 good all-around hitters. 70 contact/95 power/95 eye in the modern era for instance. -Quality leadoff man and #2 hitter. -Average or above-average #3 starting pitcher -Closer and two quality bullpen arms -4 solid role-players to round out the lineup (or 5 if you use DH) -Prospects -4th and 5th starters -Infield utility man -Backup catcher -4th OF -The rest of the bullpen -Pinch hitter/Pinch runner

06-21-2005, 08:43 PM	#7
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	pitching is key!

06-22-2005, 06:04 PM	#8
Johnny Slick Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,012	In an online league, the key is to find the person in it who isn't very bright and take all his good players.