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07-17-2009, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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All-Time Random Debut Baseball League (OOTPX Dynasty)
Prelude: Ever wonder what it would be like for Babe Ruth to face Sandy Koufax? Or have Barry Bonds and his godfather, Willie Mays in the same outfield? How would Dead-ball Era Great Christy Mathewson fare against modern-day hitters? All these What-ifs can be answered here.
I will be using vesuvius's All-Time Random Debut Database from this thread for this dynasty: All-Time Random Debut Database & Setup instructions for OOTP10 - OOTP Developments Forums From his description, here is what it does: Quote:
Intro: It's the year 2000, and scientists unveiled the results of a century-long secret, government sponsored operation called the "Brooklyn Project." In cooperation with the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, scientists have created a time machine with a DNA input that brings a previously living ballplayer, back to life form. By using DNA samples from Cooperstown's "DNA bank" one can take a strand of hair from Babe Ruth, a fingernail from Nolan Ryan, or an apple core bitten from the mouth of Christy Mathewson, place it in the machine and within seconds, that player will step out of that machine as a young player, ready to play ball. In response, the MLB has immediately renounced it rights to all current players, who will now be placed in the database for future harvesting. The "Pro Legends Baseball League" has been formed, and all 30 MLB teams have signed on to play. They will preserve their team names, logos, stadiums, etc. Every player who has ever played a Major League game is in the Cooperstown DNA Database. Unfortunately, a negligent intern failed to properly label each DNA sample with their respective owner, and thus each incoming crop of players (draft classes) will be totally random and unknown. PLBL officials have tossed 999 DNA samples consisting of sunflower seed shells, chewing tobacco spit, jock strap pubes, and other bodily fluids from all sorts of different orifices into a bucket. These random unknown samples will be used to reproduce their respective owners and populate the league in an inaugural draft. The draft order will be set randomly, in a serpentine style. For each amateur draft, the PLBL will choose unidentified samples from the random lot (Laymans terms: The draft pool is completely random every year and picked from a database of every player who has ever played an inning. So, like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get). Modern-day (Year 2000) baseball rules and finances apply. Let's play ball! Note: I will be taking control of the Baltimore Orioles for this dynasty, but will include interesting notes and story lines throughout the league. This is my first run at this, so pardon the simple formatting and such, I'll get it all figured out soon. Last edited by JohnnyBGood : 07-17-2009 at 06:56 PM. |
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07-17-2009, 06:44 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
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Inaugural Draft
Jan. 1st, 2000 - The Inaugurual draft takes place today. Part of the excitement of the PLBL will be to see what sort of random conglomerate of players get pulled out of the time machine and gets entered into each draft class (including the inaugural draft). In the first pool of players was fun, and eclectic selection from all eras. Man am I excited for this! Here are the results of the first 2 rounds. Quote:
Commentary: - Oakland got the luck of the draw, and gets the rights to a 23 year old Babe Ruth, by far the most talented hitter in the draft pool. They also picked up John Smoltz in the second round who should combine with Ruth for a dynamic duo. - Chicago Cubs got a nice haul in the first few rounds: Rod Carew, Don Newcombe, Brian McCann, and Billy Wagner. - Brad Wilkerson in the second round? Yuck. Hopefully they genetically engineered his DNA in Cooperstown because no way should he go ahead of Frank Robinson. And now... the 2000 PLBL, Double-Helix Reincarnated Baltimore Orioles  Inaugural Draft Commentary I landed smack in the middle of the first round, with Pick 14. Round 1, Pick 14 - 3B Honus Wagner  This was a tough one. I really wanted Joe Morgan and was hoping somehow he'd last until the 2nd round, but alas I decided on the 20 year old "Flying Dutchmen," Honus Wagner as my teams cornerstone. A great contact, speed, and defensive player. Round 2, Pick 16 - LF Carl "Yaz" Yasztrezemski  How many points would "Yasztrezemski" be in Scrabble? A lot. An 18x All-Star and First Ballot HOFer in the 2nd round? Yes sir. Oh wait, I forgot I erased all career stats and history! Anyways, I'll take Yaz as my LF anyday. Unfortunately, his contract is only for 1 year, so we'll see how it works out. Round 3 - C Gary "The Kid" Carter  It killed me to pass on 1B Rod Carew, and C Thurmon Munson but I have a special place in my heart for Gary Carter. That makes 3 HOFers in 3 rounds. Round 4 - RF Bobby Bonilla  Will I get the powerhitting force Bobby Bonilla? Or the fat, out of shape, twinkie monger Bobby Bonilla? We shall see. Round 5 - SP Al Spalding  Look down at your balls. They probably say "Spalding." Al Spalding is the reason. Al Spalding was a prolific pitcher before he created Spalding Sporting Goods. Hopefully he can help out the front office with some of those posthumous royalty-checks he's receiving, now that he's back alive. Maybe he can help us resign Carl Yasz... I give up trying to spell it. Round 6 - Livan Hernandez  Here is where I get pissed because I was banking on David "Boomer" Wells to be here, but he gets picked a few selections before mine. I settle for Livan, and hope he can bring his postseason magic. The Rest: Round 7 - 2B Bobby Valentine Round 8 - RP Jose Mesa Round 9 - SP Pete Harnisch Round 10 - RF Andre Dawson - What a steal! Round 11 - MR Turk Wendell Round 12 - SS Mark Belanger Round 13 - LF Don Baylor Round 14 - SP Ismael Valdez Round 15 - CF Willie McGee Round 16 - RP Scott Downs Round 17 - SP Fred Toney Round 18 - SP Bobby Witt Round 19 - SS Buddy Harrelson That'll do for now. February 20th Next is the first amateur draft (March 1st, 2000) which is run early in order to fully populate the league. Here is a preview of the top prospects. 2000 Amateur Draft Top 10 Hitters LF Zack "Buck" Wheat CF Tim Raines LF Lance Berkman 2B Robbie Alomar SS BJ Upton 1B Frank Thomas 1B Cecil Fielder C Hank Severeid RF Roy Johnson (circa 1930's Roy Johnson) 2B Fernando Vina Top 5 Pitchers SP Tom Glavine SP Bob Ewing SP Ryan Dempster RP Charley "Chinsky" Root SP Hank Borowy Of note: I find it necessary to go in and edit some of the players in the draft pool for accuracy. Tim Raines came in badly underrated, so I adjusted him. Same with Frank Thomas. It's usually the defense that is off because the historical database isn't able to transpose the fielding percentages into how good a player actually was in the field. So I tweak things here and there when I see them. Coming Soon... - 2000 Amateur Draft Results and Baltimore Orioles Starting Lineup Last edited by JohnnyBGood : 07-17-2009 at 06:58 PM. |
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07-18-2009, 01:26 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
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March 1st, 2000
Amateur Draft So I was looking through some players, and when I mentioned Tim Raines was vastly underrated and I had to edit him I didn't realize I was looking at Tim Raines Jr., who had a far less illustrious career than his father. Also of note: Part of the fun I am realizing in doing this is that has become a sort of history lesson in baseball. I find a player in the game and then research his career and what not. Thus, I've decided to add some links to information about players you may not be familiar with, many HOFers, so that you too can share the experience. Anyways, Here are the first 2 rounds of the amateur draft. I didn't know how to do the draft order since there is no barometer of which teams are good and which aren't. So what I did was give the first pick to the team with last pick in the inaugural draft, and set the order in that order, which left the Baltimore Orioles with Pick 17. Quote:
Commentary: - Tommy Glavine and the Big Hurt go 1-2. Robbie Alomar, Berkman, and Zack Wheat also go in the top 10. - Tons of depth at SP in this draft,as they accounted for 15/30 first round picks. Baltimore Orioles Picks Round 1 - RHP Ryan Dempster  I was looking at Fernando Vina, but went with Dempster on my scouts recommendation. I totally overlooked Cecil Fielder who I love, and was kicking myself when I saw him get picked later because I need badly a 1B with pop. At just age 20, Dempster will spend the season in AAA, most likely. Round 2 - LHP Eppa Rixey  I again pass of Fernando Vina and go with Hall-of-Fame LHP Eppa Rixey. Rixey was the all-time leading game winner for LHP before Warren Spahn came around. What a steal in round 2! He is ready to step into the rotation right away! Read about the real Eppa Rixey here: Eppa Rixey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Round 3 - 1B Howie Kendrick  I am desperate for help at 1B, and the 20 year old Kendrick may be forced to play right away. He also plays 2B, but has a higher rating at 1B. Spring Training Notes: I forgot to turn off Spring Training, and had to play it out for this season. It will be turned off for next season. - Don Baylor hits 8 HRs, leading the league. - Short-term injuries to Bobby Valentine and Bobby Bonilla Opening Day Lineup (Age in Parenthesis for Reference) 1. SS Honus Wagner (23) 2. 1B Howie Kendrick (21) 3. LF Carl Yastrzemski (27) 4. CF Andre Dawson (30) 5. RF Bobby Bonilla (28) 6. DH Don Baylor (28) 7. C Gary Carter (24) 8. 2B Bobby Valentine (28) 9. SS Mark Belanger (26) Pitching Rotation SPs 1. LHP Eppa Rixey (19) 2. RHP Livan Hernandez (27) 3. RHP Al Spalding (21) 4. RHP Pete Harnisch (31) 5. RHP Bobby Witt (29) Setup - RHP Turk Wendell (28) and LHP Scott Downs (30) Closer - RHP Jose Mesa (28) Coming up...: Simming April/May |
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07-28-2009, 09:22 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: In the thick of it.
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*still waiting for this to continue*
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07-28-2009, 11:44 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: The scorched Desert
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07-29-2009, 10:04 AM
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College Starter
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Roseville, CA
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Can you set the players to come in between 18-23 instead of 28-30, like some of your players did?
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07-29-2009, 10:08 AM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Massachusetts
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oh this is awesome. i so want to do this!
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07-29-2009, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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I would venture to guess that players only come in at that age in the very first year. From there on out I would *think* that they come in as 18-21 rookies.
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08-07-2009, 12:56 AM
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n00b
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans
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Sorry for disappearing on you all. Was sick as a dog for the past 3 weeks, but am finally feeling better after a camera down my nose and throat and quite a cocktail of 'scripts. Then my MacBook charger dies, but I am eagerly awaiting a new one in the mail from Amazon ($42 on Amazon vs. $79 from Apple). Anyways, I am still very much into this dynasty and after a busy weekend, will be continuing Monday August 10th pending MacBook charger delivery! Stay tuned and thanks for reading.
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Correct. I edited a few of the ages in the inaugural draft to see longer careers from some of the greats. If i remember correctly the highest age for the rookie draft was 22 or 23, with most around 18-21. Monday Update: Still waiting for the damn charger. In the meantime, my battery has apparently also gone kaput. Genius Bar appointment on Thursday to replace battery. Dynasty will continue then. Urgh... can't wait much longer. Last edited by JohnnyBGood : 08-11-2009 at 01:42 AM. |
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08-16-2009, 02:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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This should be good. Looking forward to more!
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08-16-2009, 01:46 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Massachusetts
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no worries - computer difficulties happen to everyone
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