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Old 02-23-2013, 09:49 PM   #1
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Spring Training file is up. HTML will be up in a while.
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Old 02-24-2013, 12:23 PM   #2
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Eusebio Salavisa is less than 150 hits away from 4500 hits for his career. He's about to start his 24th SLOP season and was Top 10 in WAR last year, despite his age and played in all 162 games for the Aces once again.

OOTP loves to retire guys at 45 automatically whether they're still good or not, but this dude shows no signs of slowing down. He's like SLOP's Julio Franco.
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Old 02-25-2013, 06:46 AM   #3
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Since Salavisa was unretired does he get his old contract back?
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:38 AM   #4
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Since Salavisa was unretired does he get his old contract back?

I put him back on his FRANCHISE contract since the only reason he was retired is because the game does it at 45 no matter how well a guy is doing.
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Old 02-25-2013, 12:57 PM   #5
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1st sim of the season tonight.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:27 PM   #6
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Looking forward to smacking around some division rivals tonight.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:34 PM   #7
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It's going to be another wide-open year ESPECIALLY in the AL. There's no definitive favorite in the AL East. Memphis and Cleveland probably have the best chances, but New York could sneak in depending on how the ping-pong balls drop.

Not sure how bad PUNX will be this first year out. Frankly, for an implosion job, I managed to get back a decent haul of talent and so we won't be horrible. But I think we'd be short of contending. Still, the East is wide open enough that it's not implausible.

In the AL West, anything could happen. You have to figure that Chicago and Winnemucca start off as the early favorites, but Grand Rapids will be right in there. Rio Grande has gotten off to decent starts the past few years but can't seem to finish.

In the NL East, the two-time defending champs will be fighting off the return of Columbus and a resurgent Washington Grays team en route to their 3rd straight title. Brooklyn got better, too.

In the NL West, Lake Tahoe might finally be back for the first time since switching leagues. Los Angeles will be lurking again and Wyoming probably had one of the best off-seasons of anyone. Portland will be in the mix, but will likely fall short.

So yeah, that's just me eyeballing it all. Should be an interesting start to the year for sure.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:50 PM   #8
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Also, MoenPDC will be taking over the Denver Crows.

JaxPowers told me that with his job getting busier, he had to bow out but sends his best and will come back when things calm down. Which we welcome. MoenPDC literally sent me a note last Thursday over at OOTP saying he wanted in the next time we had an opening and I didn't read my email until Saturday, realized we had an opening and so, lucky for us another opening goes by and doesn't last for more than an hour.

Welcome him aboard. Dunno if he's moving them or not yet, but it's within his rights to do so.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:18 PM   #9
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For whatever reason, the preseason predictions only seem to show the NL, not the AL, unless I am missing it

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Old 02-25-2013, 08:34 PM   #10
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Thanks. Trying to get the league setup now. Might take me a little bit to get used to how things run but looks like a fun league.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:38 PM   #11
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For whatever reason, the preseason predictions only seem to show the NL, not the AL, unless I am missing it

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I see both.
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Old 02-25-2013, 08:42 PM   #12
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Thanks. Trying to get the league setup now. Might take me a little bit to get used to how things run but looks like a fun league.

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:21 PM   #13
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Its all or nothing for wyoming this year. We are set to prove we are here to compete and send everyone runnin for high ground as we blast into the playoffs and our first championship

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:43 PM   #14
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For whatever reason, the preseason predictions only seem to show the NL, not the AL, unless I am missing it

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Old 02-25-2013, 09:45 PM   #15
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Denver Crows are moving to Worcester, Mass. and will be the Worcester Crows starting this year.

Here's the longest tenured Crow Mat Flicek showing up their new duds.

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Old 02-25-2013, 10:42 PM   #16
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Worcester would prefer to move to the AL next year and I intend to accommodate. If any team in the AL is interested in playing no-DH beisbol starting next season, let me know. I'll give you a $5m cap exception next year if you agree to the move. (First owner to say yes, gets it.)

Worst case, I'll move my team. But I figure I'd give someone else a shot at it first.
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Old 02-25-2013, 10:52 PM   #17
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:01 PM   #18
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Weird. Shows on my phone, not my laptop
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:11 PM   #19
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:15 PM   #20
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NATIONWIDE LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Washington Grays 7 4 .636 - Gettysburg Gomers 6 4 .600 .5 Brooklyn Titans 7 5 .583 .5 Carolina Kings 6 5 .545 1.0 Columbus Crusaders 5 6 .455 2.0 Western Division W L PCT GB Lake Tahoe Syndicate 6 5 .545 - Wyoming Plowboys 5 6 .455 1.0 Worcester Crows 5 6 .455 1.0 Portland Thorns 4 7 .364 2.0 Los Angeles Villains 4 7 .364 2.0 ASSOCIATED LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Punxsutawney Phils 6 5 .545 - Cleveland Laborers 6 6 .500 .5 Memphis Smokers 5 6 .455 1.0 Cuyahoga Spiders 5 6 .455 1.0 New York Skyliners 3 7 .300 2.5 Western Division W L PCT GB Winnemucca Lake Monsters7 4 .636 - Grand Rapids Robins 7 4 .636 - Chicago Hornets 6 5 .545 1.0 Rio Grande Rough Riders 5 6 .455 2.0 Las Vegas Aces 5 6 .455 2.0
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:17 PM   #21
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NATIONWIDE LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Gettysburg Gomers 23 14 .622 - Carolina Kings 21 17 .553 2.5 Washington Grays 20 19 .513 4.0 Brooklyn Titans 20 20 .500 4.5 Columbus Crusaders 17 22 .436 7.0 Western Division W L PCT GB Lake Tahoe Syndicate 20 17 .541 - Los Angeles Villains 20 18 .526 .5 Portland Thorns 19 19 .500 1.5 Wyoming Plowboys 18 20 .474 2.5 Worcester Crows 13 25 .342 7.5 ASSOCIATED LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Cleveland Laborers 22 18 .550 - Punxsutawney Phils 21 18 .538 .5 New York Skyliners 19 18 .514 1.5 Memphis Smokers 19 20 .487 2.5 Cuyahoga Spiders 13 25 .342 8.0 Western Division W L PCT GB Winnemucca Lake Monsters21 17 .553 - Chicago Hornets 20 18 .526 1.0 Grand Rapids Robins 19 18 .514 1.5 Rio Grande Rough Riders 19 19 .500 2.0 Las Vegas Aces 18 20 .474 3.0
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:18 PM   #22
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Well hello Lake Tahoe. Fancy seeing you up there.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:22 PM   #23
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NATIONWIDE LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Gettysburg Gomers 40 24 .625 - Carolina Kings 33 32 .508 7.5 Columbus Crusaders 33 34 .493 8.5 Brooklyn Titans 32 35 .478 9.5 Washington Grays 30 37 .448 11.5 Western Division W L PCT GB Wyoming Plowboys 36 29 .554 - Lake Tahoe Syndicate 32 31 .508 3.0 Worcester Crows 32 33 .492 4.0 Portland Thorns 30 35 .462 6.0 Los Angeles Villains 29 37 .439 7.5 ASSOCIATED LEAGUE STANDINGS Eastern Division W L PCT GB Cleveland Laborers 37 30 .552 - New York Skyliners 34 30 .531 1.5 Memphis Smokers 33 34 .493 4.0 Punxsutawney Phils 31 36 .463 6.0 Cuyahoga Spiders 27 38 .415 9.0 Western Division W L PCT GB Grand Rapids Robins 33 30 .524 - Winnemucca Lake Monsters34 31 .523 - Las Vegas Aces 34 32 .515 .5 Rio Grande Rough Riders 32 33 .492 2.0 Chicago Hornets 32 33 .492 2.0

So far the Gomers are running away with it in the NL East, Wyoming of all teams manages to get out of that NL West scrum leading after the 1st set, Cleveland readies the ship in the AL East, with Memphis and New York on their heels and in the AL West sees Grand Rapids and Winnemucca duking it out with Las Vegas (?!?!?) not far behind, but then, every team in that division has a shot.

Like I said, it's going to be a craaaazy year.

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Old 02-25-2013, 11:22 PM   #24
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On my laptop still no second set
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:25 PM   #25
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A.J. Hoogland of Columbus is hitting .421 so far on the year, because apparently having the 1st .400 season in SLOP's history wasn't enough for him.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:26 PM   #26
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Pretty good start for the Robins. Looking forward to checking out the numbers.

Thanks, DC.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:27 PM   #27
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On my laptop still no second set

Hit refresh. I noticed the same thing when I went to that page from the main link, as well for some odd reason just now. I hit refresh and then it showed both.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:30 PM   #28
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I'm preparing the league file. Will note when it's uploaded (hello slowsie internet.) We'll sim the 2nd part of the season tomorrow (through July)
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:35 PM   #29
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Hit refresh. I noticed the same thing when I went to that page from the main link, as well for some odd reason just now. I hit refresh and then it showed both.

Weird. There now
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:40 PM   #30
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19-8 in may after a horrible start, wonder who got hot
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:52 PM   #31
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File is up. See you all tomorrow night.
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Old 02-25-2013, 11:54 PM   #32
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Surprising to see us in the race, but I can't complain!
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:43 AM   #33
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Salavisa is finally slowing down, and may now be just motivation on the bench. .242/.284/.373, -10.2 VORP.
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Old 02-26-2013, 08:10 AM   #34
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A guy with 7 in mvmt has already allowed 32 HR. That is fucking stupid.

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Old 02-26-2013, 08:20 AM   #35
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They account for half his ER, which isn't too bad
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Old 02-26-2013, 08:36 AM   #37
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Ok now i feel better!


Your outfielders are too good. Hitters have to hit 'em out of the park.
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Old 02-26-2013, 08:37 AM   #38
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:12 AM   #39
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league totals still seem out of whack. Walks are WAY down, about a 1/3 to 1/2 of where they used to be. Players who used to average about 80 a year are doing 25-40, which sucks if you build around OBP (like I do). Any chance this can get corrected next season, if not sooner?
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:35 AM   #40
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league totals still seem out of whack. Walks are WAY down, about a 1/3 to 1/2 of where they used to be. Players who used to average about 80 a year are doing 25-40, which sucks if you build around OBP (like I do). Any chance this can get corrected next season, if not sooner?

I'll take a look.

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Old 02-26-2013, 11:47 AM   #41
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SLOP Guide To Winning

Obviously don't give away the secret sauce, but...what do you think makes a winning team in SLOP? What's the formula? We were having this conversation elsewhere today and I was trying to take a stab at it, but I'm curious to hear what other think about this.

My answer is that it seems to be variable every year, that there's no real consistency to it. That with "ratings inflation" that it seems you need to have a nice mix of elite starter veterans and young pitchers, that great defense is highly prized and the right mix of hitters.

But we've seen some teams do all sorts of interesting things. We're not talking as much about the post-season where it can be a crapshoot, but just getting there and what you think makes a successful SLOP squad?
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:11 PM   #42
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Obviously don't give away the secret sauce, but...what do you think makes a winning team in SLOP?



I use the same formula no matter what league I'm in.

Winning = [(2 x Pitching) + (1.75 x Balanced lineup) + (1.65 x Defense)] x 1/[(1 x bad luck quotient) + (1.5 x bullshit German engineering quotient)]

Plus I don't tinker with strategy settings in this league, which seems to be working so far.
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Old 02-26-2013, 12:42 PM   #43
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I use the same formula no matter what league I'm in.

Winning = [(2 x Pitching) + (1.75 x Balanced lineup) + (1.65 x Defense)] x 1/[(1 x bad luck quotient) + (1.5 x bullshit German engineering quotient)]

Plus I don't tinker with strategy settings in this league, which seems to be working so far.


I have written this formula down for future reference. Bring on the championships!
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Old 02-26-2013, 01:08 PM   #44
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Oh yeah, and walks are definitely way down this season compared to the norm.
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Old 02-26-2013, 02:15 PM   #45
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I took a look at those numbers and I think I found modifiers that should work better for the rest of the year.
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Old 02-26-2013, 02:15 PM   #46
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I agree with Gomer. I haven't had a lot of success with the team strategy modifiers in SLOP. I find they just screw my team up a lot. I know others have success with them tho. Probably good for methodical builders of teams.

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Old 02-26-2013, 02:38 PM   #47
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I agree with Gomer. I haven't had a lot of success with the team strategy modifiers in SLOP. I find they just screw my team up a lot. I know others have success with them tho. Probably good for methodical builders of teams.

I just turn stealing way way down. Everywhere. Everytime.
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:33 PM   #48
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I just turn stealing way way down. Everywhere. Everytime.

We noticed.
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:59 PM   #49
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Ok, about to get this party on the road.
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Old 02-26-2013, 11:23 PM   #50
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Nah, you should just leave it where it is, I don't want to see the Aces come back down to Earth.
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