FOOL 2048 Offseason

[Alan T]

The big discussion needed for this offseason is probably one about retraction.

Holidays always seem rough for FOOL. I get slammed with work and projects due before the year end, leaving me less time for stuff, meaning I rush through it and enjoy it less. It seems that I'm not alone in that as we always end up with people needing to drop because of time committment and such.

Right now we have 4 empty teams in FOOL and I was unable to even replace one team, much less four. I think my plan right now is to try to manage through the holidays and once we get through January re-evaluate everything. If we still have 4 empty teams, I think we need to consider retracting some teams.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Alan T

The big discussion needed for this offseason is probably one about retraction.

Holidays always seem rough for FOOL. I get slammed with work and projects due before the year end, leaving me less time for stuff, meaning I rush through it and enjoy it less. It seems that I'm not alone in that as we always end up with people needing to drop because of time committment and such.

Right now we have 4 empty teams in FOOL and I was unable to even replace one team, much less four. I think my plan right now is to try to manage through the holidays and once we get through January re-evaluate everything. If we still have 4 empty teams, I think we need to consider retracting some teams.

This has been on my mind, too.

We have another option, but I don't know how popular it will be. I know it wasn't entirely popular before, but...

...we might need to consider making the jump to OOTP10 to increase our pool of potential owners. There just aren't that many players around still using OOTP9.

[Chief Rum]

BTW, who are we missing right now anyway?

I know the guy who was to take over for DC never really showed up, so New York is open. And ekcut has his personal issues you mentioned, so Edmonton's open. Am I forgetting who else is no longer around?

Did muns take off time for the college basketball season again?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

BTW, who are we missing right now anyway?

I know the guy who was to take over for DC never really showed up, so New York is open. And ekcut has his personal issues you mentioned, so Edmonton's open. Am I forgetting who else is no longer around?

Did muns take off time for the college basketball season again?

Newark, New York, Edmonton and Chico all are available currently.

[Chief Rum]

bz left? I knew I hadn't seen him in a bit, but he rarely posted, so it was hard to tell. Buckinbronco, that kinda seems familiar. When did he leave?

Any reason why or did I just miss that? That sucks they left. Good owners (if quiet, on bz's part).

[Montreal_GM]

Surprised to hear bz left. Wonder if the grind of having too many teams got to him. I guess people do get burnt out on OOTP.

I'm down for moving to X.

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

Surprised to hear bz left. Wonder if the grind of having too many teams got to him. I guess people do get burnt out on OOTP.

I'm down for moving to X.

I think it is the holidays honestly. This happens every year, and we nearly shut down for good after last year's holidays. I don't want to overreact here which is why I wanted to let stuff slide until next year.

As for upgrading to OOTPX, I'll leave that up to you all, but since nearly half of the current members don't own ootpx, I'm wondering if that would do more harm than good.

[TimGuru]

FOOL 9 will be my primary league until it closes its doors. I like the pitching model in 9 much more than X.

I could probably babysit a team if that would help.

[Montreal_GM]

Originally Posted by TimGuru

FOOL 9 will be my primary league until it closes its doors. I like the pitching model in 9 much more than X.

I could probably babysit a team if that would help.

I can babysit too.

[muns]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

BTW, who are we missing right now anyway?

I know the guy who was to take over for DC never really showed up, so New York is open. And ekcut has his personal issues you mentioned, so Edmonton's open. Am I forgetting who else is no longer around?

Did muns take off time for the college basketball season again?

Im going to be very sporadic. I exported for the season but didnt have the time to re do my free agents over the holiday sims, and thus let my big pitching stars go to other teams.

so i highly doubt ill be much of a factor for the next 6 months due to my time factor.

Id understand if people wanted to close up shop, especially if alans doing so much work for 2 people. So dont keep it around on the account of me if im one of those 2.

Hope all had a nice holiday

[Tasan]

I don't want to lose Tim or Teach by moving to X, even though I like it more. I can babysit a team if need be as well.

[TeachEnEspanol]

I won't go anywhere no matter what happens. I'm hard to get rid of that way. I'll just adapt.

[Alan T]

Sim time, getting exports now.

[Alan T]

Tanaka Award:

CL - Joe Cannon (Apex)
RL - Pepillo Garza (Ann Arbor)


Prado Award:

CL - Arnie Caulfield (Apex)
RL - Jason Holmes (Hammersmith)


Myers Award:

CL - Luis Gomez (Boston)
RL - Mario Martinez (Ann Arbor)

[Alan T]

Round 5

Round 5, Pick 1 - Edmonton Edge: SP I. Herrera

Round 5, Pick 2 - New York Heroes: 2B J. Madrid

Round 5, Pick 3 - Chico Rebels: SP J. Pérez

Round 5, Pick 4 - Baltimore Charm: SP E. Patterson

Round 5, Pick 5 - Colorado Rancheros: SP L. Sánchez

Round 5, Pick 6 - Newark Terriers: MR D. Bott

Round 5, Pick 7 - Hyannis Patriots: LF A. Carpenter

Round 5, Pick 8 - Boston Settlers: C D. Sasaki

Round 5, Pick 9 - Hartford Harpooners: SP J. Keats

Round 5, Pick 10 - Apex Assassins: SP M. García

Round 5, Pick 11 - Hammersmith Hooligans: MR S. Yamada

Round 5, Pick 12 - Napa Valley Winemakers: SP M. Santos

Round 5, Pick 13 - Tokyo Cyclones: MR M. Okada

Round 5, Pick 14 - Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: MR T. Miners

Round 4

Round 4, Pick 1 - Edmonton Edge: SS F. Romero

Round 4, Pick 2 - New York Heroes: 1B A. Herrera

Round 4, Pick 3 - Chico Rebels: 2B A. Alomar

Round 4, Pick 4 - Baltimore Charm: 2B E. Young

Round 4, Pick 5 - Colorado Rancheros: C M. Phillips

Round 4, Pick 6 - Newark Terriers: MR A. Díaz

Round 4, Pick 7 - Hyannis Patriots: SP T. Rheaume

Round 4, Pick 8 - Boston Settlers: MR M. Gómez

Round 4, Pick 9 - Hartford Harpooners: 1B T. Yamasaki

Round 4, Pick 10 - Apex Assassins: MR L. Winchester

Round 4, Pick 11 - Hammersmith Hooligans: MR P. Salinas

Round 4, Pick 12 - Napa Valley Winemakers: 2B R. Gallegos

Round 4, Pick 13 - Tokyo Cyclones: SP W. Martínez

Round 4, Pick 14 - Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: SP R. Saito

Round 3

Round 3, Pick 1 - Edmonton Edge: SP A. Youldon

Round 3, Pick 2 - New York Heroes: 1B R. Michaud

Round 3, Pick 3 - Chico Rebels: RF J. Martínez

Round 3, Pick 4 - Baltimore Charm: RF S. Parra

Round 3, Pick 5 - Colorado Rancheros: 3B T. Hudson

Round 3, Pick 6 - Newark Terriers: 2B R. Wagner

Round 3, Pick 7 - Hyannis Patriots: RF T. Sato

Round 3, Pick 8 - Boston Settlers: 2B E. Martínez

Round 3, Pick 9 - Hartford Harpooners: RF K. Matte

Round 3, Pick 10 - Apex Assassins: MR D. Daubney

Round 3, Pick 11 - Hammersmith Hooligans: MR S. Shimatani

Round 3, Pick 12 - Napa Valley Winemakers: CF S. Queij

Round 3, Pick 13 - Tokyo Cyclones: LF E. Bernal

Round 3, Pick 14 - Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: 3B V. Núñez

Round 2

Round 2, Pick 1 - Edmonton Edge: SP O. Arévalo

Round 2, Pick 2 - New York Heroes: C Á. Zapata

Round 2, Pick 3 - Chico Rebels: CF F. Sánchez

Round 2, Pick 4 - Baltimore Charm: SP A. Gutiérrez

Round 2, Pick 5 - Colorado Rancheros: SS J. Sánchez

Round 2, Pick 6 - Newark Terriers: LF M. Cervantes

Round 2, Pick 7 - Hyannis Patriots: LF A. Alisjahbana

Round 2, Pick 8 - Boston Settlers: LF J. Sosa

Round 2, Pick 9 - Hartford Harpooners: SS J. Reyes

Round 2, Pick 10 - Apex Assassins: MR C. Trujillo

Round 2, Pick 11 - Hammersmith Hooligans: MR C. Clarke

Round 2, Pick 12 - Napa Valley Winemakers: 3B A. Lucero

Round 2, Pick 13 - Tokyo Cyclones: SP S. Morán

Round 2, Pick 14 - Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: SP A. Aguilera

Round 1

Round 1, Pick 1 - Edmonton Edge: CF F. Hidalgo

Round 1, Pick 2 - New York Heroes: SP C. Ward

Round 1, Pick 3 - Chico Rebels: CF L. Marés

Round 1, Pick 4 - Baltimore Charm: C D. Griffin

Round 1, Pick 5 - Colorado Rancheros: RF V. Sandoval

Round 1, Pick 6 - Newark Terriers: SP C. Crowder

Round 1, Pick 7 - Hyannis Patriots: C K. Yao

Round 1, Pick 8 - Boston Settlers: 3B S. Bravo

Round 1, Pick 9 - Hartford Harpooners: CF C. Rippin

Round 1, Pick 10 - Apex Assassins: CF A. Valverde

Round 1, Pick 11 - Hammersmith Hooligans: 1B J. Serrano

Round 1, Pick 12 - Napa Valley Winemakers: 3B C. Culaham

Round 1, Pick 13 - Tokyo Cyclones: SP K. Burkett

Round 1, Pick 14 - Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: RF J. McGregor

[Alan T]

Wednesday, November 6th, 2047

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed SP A. Hobbs to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $5,425,000.

Colorado Rancheros: Signed SP T. Corcoran to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $14,587,500.

Apex Assassins: Signed C R. Flores to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $13,300,000.

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed CF S. Perkins to a minor league contract extension.

Tuesday, November 5th, 2047

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed 1B L. Gonzáles to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $2,410,000.

Napa Valley Winemakers: Signed CF B. Bennerman to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $12,682,500.

Monday, November 4th, 2047

Colorado Rancheros: Signed CL Y. Sato to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $7,910,000.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed LF L. Beltrán to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $62,337,500.

Sunday, November 3rd, 2047

Colorado Rancheros: Signed SS T. Sanu to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $1,760,000.

Colorado Rancheros: Signed 3B K. Gallagher to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $54,255,000.

Saturday, November 2nd, 2047

Colorado Rancheros: Signed CL I. Gil to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $23,300,000.

Apex Assassins: Signed C Y. Hori to a minor league contract extension.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Good enough for 12th pick.

[Alan T]

New file is up. Free Agency starts tomorrow morning!

[TimGuru]

Hey Tas, I have X and would stick with the group if we migrated to X for this league, I'd just miss 9. I told Alan I'd be around long haul when he expanded 2 leagues to include me, so I am. Is all. Plus if enough teams go to AI control maybe I can make the playoffs. Once.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Back to the above discussion I think we should always have space available for people who are committed to playing but I don't know if we ever really needed to expand to those two extra teams. I love having Tim around but I think there probably would have been a space for him on an existing team soon enough based on our current predicament. And the lag, as you guys know, always happens around now. People like Muns will come back after basketball season because we're irresistible! I say that if Alan (especially) needs a break and family time, we take a real and prolonged holiday break, downsize two teams, and come back refreshed after the new year. What say you?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

Back to the above discussion I think we should always have space available for people who are committed to playing but I don't know if we ever really needed to expand to those two extra teams. I love having Tim around but I think there probably would have been a space for him on an existing team soon enough based on our current predicament. And the lag, as you guys know, always happens around now. People like Muns will come back after basketball season because we're irresistible! I say that if Alan (especially) needs a break and family time, we take a real and prolonged holiday break, downsize two teams, and come back refreshed after the new year. What say you?

With the holiday I usually cut the sims in half over Christmas / New Years just due to all of the traveling and such anyways. I don't personally need any more of a break than that myself. As for the downsizing, I actually have come to find that i despise this 14 team schedule that I created as it makes all kinds of things rough. My thinking would be if we did downsize in January, it would be back to 12 teams and just leave things at a very managable number with two AI teams that could be replaced if people come back after the holidays or we get new people.

[TimGuru]

I'd be fine with a break in this league also. I'm good with whatever.

[Tasan]

Well I know I'm going to have very limited access for about a week and a half around Christmas due to my laptop dieing. I'm gonna hijack a computer or two where ever I go, but its just gonna be a little difficult to keep up I'd imagine. I'd be totally fine with a little break and reorg for the holidays.

[Chief Rum]

I'm selfish. I can keep playing through the holidays.

That said, of course, if it works best for us to take time off, then I can deal with that. I do agree we should look to retact at least two teams, to get us back to the level we were at before the last expansion.

I am fine with using OOTP9 or OOTP10, but I threw it out there as something we may need to consider for the long term good of the league. Given a choice in a vacuum, I would continue on with OOTP9.

[Chief Rum]

dola,

As for actual in game happenings, darn, I sorta figured Chavez would continue to turn me down. I have to think he will be the best free agent available; probably the best one in a long while. Well, I'll throw out there that I'm not going to lose him without a fight.

Although the biggest concern is probably from the AI teams. They don't care that he's asking for too much money, they'll just wheel the money carriage right up to him.

[Alan T]

Out of the blue I did get someone interested in a team email me through the webpage this morning, and think I can fill one team with someone, so we might only be down to two vacancies.

I still would like to play through and not take a full break though. Just slow down to every other day sims through the holidays, starting the week of the 21st for two weeks if that is ok with everyone.

[TimGuru]

The 2 weeks around Christmas are actually the best for me, until Monday the 21st I have youth basketball and school concerts and shiz almost every night. So I'll follow whatever schedule gets posted.

Good news about the prospective new owner. Make DC un-screw the Terriers.

[TimGuru]

dola

Lets contract New York if we contract any. I hate the NYH...HYN dynamic when the stat indiv leaders are posted.

[hyde4us11]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Out of the blue I did get someone interested in a team email me through the webpage this morning, and think I can fill one team with someone, so we might only be down to two vacancies.

I still would like to play through and not take a full break though. Just slow down to every other day sims through the holidays, starting the week of the 21st for two weeks if that is ok with everyone.

no problem on my end

[Tasan]

I'm cool with that. Alan, I may miss exports here and there, just so you know.

[Alan T]

Sim time, getting exports now

[Alan T]

Saturday, December 28th, 2047

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed free agent RF R. Chávez to a 4-year contract worth a total of $47,350,000.

Thursday, December 26th, 2047

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent 3B J. Moreno to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,115,000.

Wednesday, December 25th, 2047

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent MR O. Sánchez to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,700,000.

Saturday, December 21st, 2047

Newark Terriers: Signed free agent SP O. Hernández to a 2-year contract worth a total of $10,260,000.

Friday, December 20th, 2047

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent C E. Ramsey to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,892,500.

Monday, December 16th, 2047

Newark Terriers: Signed free agent CF R. Hankins to a 5-year contract worth a total of $39,837,500.

Colorado Rancheros: Signed free agent SP R. de Jager to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,100,000.

Sunday, December 15th, 2047

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent SS E. Negrete to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,872,500.

Newark Terriers: Signed free agent MR V. Morín to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,502,500.

Saturday, December 14th, 2047

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent SP C. Edwards to a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,440,000.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent CF X. Huo to a 2-year contract worth a total of $23,315,000.

Hyannis Patriots: Signed free agent MR J. Watson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,000,000.

Hyannis Patriots: Signed free agent MR E. Hunter to a 2-year contract worth a total of $6,800,000.

Wednesday, December 11th, 2047

Colorado Rancheros: Signed free agent MR J. Alain to a 1-year contract worth a total of $407,500.

Tuesday, December 10th, 2047

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent C J. Gonzáles to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,090,000.

Saturday, December 7th, 2047

Hyannis Patriots: Signed free agent SP M. Larson to a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,467,500.

Apex Assassins: Signed free agent RF M. Keith to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,412,500.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2047

Hyannis Patriots: Signed free agent 3B R. Didkowsky to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,312,500.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2047

Colorado Rancheros: Signed free agent 1B P. Aguilar to a 1-year contract worth a total of $800,000.

Friday, November 29th, 2047

Apex Assassins: Signed SP A. Caulfield to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $34,600,000.

Thursday, November 28th, 2047

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed SP J. Holmes to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $33,162,500.

Tuesday, November 26th, 2047

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed LF R. Pérez to a minor league contract extension.

[Alan T]

Retirements:

Wednesday, January 1st, 2048

3B C. Murphy retires.

MR H. Schroeder retires.

2B D. Lara retires.

2B M. Horsforth retires.

3B C. Cantú retires.

C E. Vélez retires.

SP T. Chelanga retires.

CF J. Jiménez retires.

MR T. Murphy retires.

SP C. Ayers retires.

MR R. Polanco retires.

2B J. Rivera retires.

2B H. Ueno retires.

CL J. Herrera retires.

LF R. O'Hagerty retires.

C J. Camacho retires.

3B J. Ledezma retires.

1B J. Rivera retires.

SS A. Yamamoto retires.

MR B. Horning retires.

C J. Rodríguez retires.

SP G. Parsons retires.

LF T. Ishibashi retires.

SP G. Jacobs retires.

CF M. Darrington retires.

CF M. Ford retires.

SP C. Ryan retires.

SP J. Marte retires.

SP A. Koumura retires.

CF J. Hunter retires.

2B J. Johnson retires.

SP G. Cervantes retires.

SP C. Torres retires.

SP A. Barrett retires.

SP J. Nickem retires.

SP R. Aguilera retires.

2B M. de Haan retires.

MR J. Ibarra retires.

SP R. Escobedo retires.

SP C. Jordan retires.

SP Y. Amaya retires.

SP J. Shaw retires.

SP J. Fernández retires.

MR M. Mata retires.

SP M. Good retires.

SP H. Ke retires.

3B L. Valenzuela retires.

SP R. Reed retires.

SP B. Prince retires.

[Alan T]

The new file is up. Spring Training and Free Agency Stage 2 runs tomorrow morning!

[Tasan]

Well that was a successful FA run. Got the bottom feeding crap I targeted. Now to work some voodoo to get them to perform for me this season.

[TimGuru]

Originally Posted by Tasan

Well that was a successful FA run. Got the bottom feeding crap I targeted. Now to work some voodoo to get them to perform for me this season.

+1

[Alan T]

Sim time, getting exports now.

[Alan T]

Teach, your export was from the wrong date file it said.

[hyde4us11]

i forgot i think

[Alan T]

Monday, March 9th, 2048

Chico Rebels: Signed LF G. Sicco to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,357,500.

Saturday, March 7th, 2048

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed SP A. Quinn to a minor league contract extension.

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed 1B A. Tozzi to a minor league contract extension.

Thursday, March 5th, 2048

Chico Rebels: Signed free agent MR J. Savage to a 2-year contract worth a total of $1,545,000.

Wednesday, March 4th, 2048

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent MR A. Colón to a 3-year contract worth a total of $2,317,500.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent 2B P. Blowey to a 1-year contract worth a total of $627,500.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent CF K. Yamada to a 3-year contract worth a total of $7,402,500.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent 2B J. Hernández to a 1-year contract worth a total of $642,500.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent SP E. Gallegos to a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,637,500.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent C R. Clark to a 1-year contract worth a total of $665,000.

Hammersmith Hooligans: Signed CF S. Perkins to a minor league contract extension.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent 3B T. Alexander to a minor league contract.

New York Heroes: Signed free agent C Á. Zapata to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent SP J. Evans to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent SP K. Johnson to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent SP M. Tucker to a minor league contract.

Edmonton Edge: Signed free agent SP N. Nichol to a minor league contract.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2048

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent RF J. Cruden to a 1-year contract worth a total of $10,152,500.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent C J. Williams to a 2-year contract worth a total of $3,345,000.

Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines: Signed free agent 3B J. Parent to a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,782,500.

Tokyo Cyclones: Signed free agent RF M. Viherva to a 2-year contract worth a total of $2,680,000.

[Alan T]

Front Office Offseason League Mar 30, 2048
Spring Training Standings

Continental League

Team W L Pct GB RF RA PRec PPct Diff Newark Terriers 14 6 .700 - 122 75 14-6 .708 0 Napa Valley Winemakers 11 9 .550 3.0 78 78 10-10 .500 1 Baltimore Charm 11 10 .524 3.5 103 107 10-11 .483 1 Boston Settlers 11 10 .524 3.5 137 129 11-10 .527 0 Apex Assassins 10 11 .476 4.5 108 99 11-10 .540 -1 Edmonton Edge 9 12 .429 5.5 93 118 8-13 .393 1 Tokyo Cyclones 6 14 .300 8.0 88 123 7-13 .352 -1

Republic League
New York Heroes	16	5	.762	-	144	97	14-7	.672	2
Hyannis Patriots	13	7	.650	2.5	144	109	12-8	.624	1
Colorado Rancheros	10	10	.500	5.5	104	117	9-11	.447	1
Hammersmith Hooligans	10	11	.476	6.0	130	126	11-10	.514	-1
Chico Rebels	9	12	.429	7.0	96	135	7-14	.350	2
Ann Arbor Winged Lingerines	8	13	.381	8.0	127	134	10-11	.476	-2
Hartford Harpooners	6	14	.300	9.5	98	125	8-12	.391	-2

[Alan T]

New file is up!

Regular season runs monday night. Have a good weekend everyone.

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

Teach, your export was from the wrong date file it said.

Well that doesn't thrill me.

[TeachEnEspanol]

What should the new date say?

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by TeachEnEspanol

What should the new date say?

It should now be 3/30, 2048

[TeachEnEspanol]

Originally Posted by Alan T

It should now be 3/30, 2048

OK, I should be good to go. *crosses fingers*

Thanks Alan!