1973 Season Thread (FOOL Classic is Sunday!) - Page 3

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 10:46 PM

Crap. Fading in South Texas. I want 4th place at least.

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:46 PM

Best season in ages, hands down.

muns · 08-29-2008, 10:47 PM

Baltimore making that push...... this season is pretty neat to see right now...

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 10:47 PM

My balloon just deflated!

kaosfere · 08-29-2008, 10:47 PM

Code:

Atlanta Firecrackers    69    43    .616    -
Baltimore Terrapins    70    44    .614    -

Dang.

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:47 PM

I want second, just because it'd be a part of our continual rise in the standings. But you gotta love the storylines of this year.

ekcut · 08-29-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

Code:

Atlanta Firecrackers    69    43    .616    -
Baltimore Terrapins    70    44    .614    -

Dang.

Pretty intense!

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:48 PM

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1973

Code:

Continental League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Atlanta Firecrackers	87	53	.621	-
Baltimore Terrapins	85	55	.607	2.0
Valdosta Peanuts	81	59	.579	6.0
Brooklyn Brownstones	77	63	.550	10.0
Rio Grande Roadrunners	66	74	.471	21.0
Toronto Atlantics	58	82	.414	29.0
New York Highlanders	54	86	.386	33.0
Texas Copperheads	52	88	.371	35.0

Republic League Standings
			W	L	PCT	GB
Boston Settlers		80	60	.571	-
Quad City Thunderstorms	78	62	.557	2.0
Colorado Rancheros	76	64	.543	4.0
Columbus Crusaders	71	69	.507	9.0
Ann Arbor Wolverines	66	74	.471	14.0
Hartford Harpooners	66	74	.471	14.0
El Paso Alligators	64	76	.457	16.0
Compton Brothers	59	81	.421	21.0

ekcut · 08-29-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1973

Code:

STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1973
 

	Code:
	Continental League Standings
            W    L    PCT    GB
Atlanta Firecrackers    87    53    .621    -
Baltimore Terrapins    85    55    .607    2.0

uggg..breaking my heart!

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:49 PM

Wow, Quad City!

I wonder what Jimmy would be saying right now?

graygoose12 · 08-29-2008, 10:49 PM

nice...DC are you going to go game by game at any point?

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Atlanta has a tough September schedule and I face New York 7 times.. cross my fingers time!

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Well crap. Pretty much locked into 5th place. Kind of expected, but not what was hoped for.

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:51 PM

I find it suddenly funny to be "disappointed" to be in third right now. Success even builds up its owner to unrealistic expectations. I hope I can make this a three-team race, though.

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Atlanta has a tough September schedule and I face New York 7 times.. cross my fingers time!

Baltimore's schedule is probably as easy as mine though.. so not looking good here for me

muns · 08-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Wow, Quad City!

I wonder what Jimmy would be saying right now?

allow me

ITS RIGGEDD ITS RIGGED

not here my friend

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I find it suddenly funny to be "disappointed" to be in third right now. Success even builds up its owner to unrealistic expectations. I hope I can make this a three-team race, though.

Hehe, I'm not too terribly upset. Right now I have the third best record in baseball.. unfortunately the top 2 are in my division as well. I've had a pretty good run, so I'm not going to be greedy

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:52 PM

I finish off the season hosting Quad City. I don't play Boston anymore.

kaosfere · 08-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Well crap. Pretty much locked into 5th place. Kind of expected, but not what was hoped for.

Hey, I need some company down here!

Want a beer?

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Baltimore is 13-6 against Atlanta this year and 12-10 against Valdosta

Boston is 9-6 against Quad City and 10-12 against Colorado.

Pennant race breakdowns upcoming.

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Hehe, I'm not too terribly upset. Right now I have the third best record in baseball.. unfortunately the top 2 are in my division as well. I've had a pretty good run, so I'm not going to be greedy

Well, duh! You actually won the titles!

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graygoose12

nice...DC are you going to go game by game at any point?

I'm preparing to do that right now, actually. Been a while since we had a reason to do that!

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muns

allow me

ITS RIGGEDD ITS RIGGED

not here my friend

Oh God, seriously. He'd be throwing a shit fit right now. No way I thought my team would get back into the race after the end of July. No way. I'm just enjoying the ride right now, I tell you what.

Ok...lemme hurry up, lest his ghost return.

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Wow, 13-6 against Atlanta. You can build the whole season on that. Atlanta plays good against BAL and this one isn't close.

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

Hey, I need some company down here!

Want a beer?

If it wasn't for you I would be the worst human team in the CL this year. Then again you are still a newb so I can't take much joy in that since you haven't had much time to mold your team.

muns · 08-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Baltimore is 13-6 against Atlanta this year and 12-10 against Valdosta

Boston is 9-6 against Quad City and 10-12 against Colorado.

Pennant race breakdowns upcoming.

I know I say this all the time but im sorry this league is great!!!!

muns · 08-29-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

Hey, I need some company down here!

Want a beer?

im with ya on that one!!!!

graygoose12 · 08-29-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Baltimore is 13-6 against Atlanta this year and 12-10 against Valdosta

Makes things all the more interesting....

I am curious to see how Baltimore has played as good as they have. Looking at their roster too, it looks like they should be competitive for a while, a lot longer than I will be at least.

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:56 PM

PENNANT RACE STANDINGS
As of September 3, 1973

CL
Atlanta 88-53
Baltimore 2 GB
Valdosta 6 GB
Brooklyn 11.5 GB

RL
Boston 81-60
Quad City 2 GB
Colorado 3.5 GB
Columbus 10 GB

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 10:56 PM

I guess I can be happy to know that 3B Warren Lewis, he of the 12 mil contract this year, doesn't want to re-sign and I will actually have cap to spend this offseason.

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 10:56 PM

No prize for third, and not much of one for second. Even though Alan and I are higher than most, we get the same reward if we don't finish in the money: nothing, nada, zip.

muns · 08-29-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graygoose12

Makes things all the more interesting....

I am curious to see how Baltimore has played as good as they have. Looking at their roster too, it looks like they should be competitive for a while, a lot longer than I will be at least.

ahhh I think Baltimores win window is built for now 1-3 seasons max. His pitchers are pretty old and thats not good.... Makes a hell of a story for this season though

kaosfere · 08-29-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

Then again you are still a newb so I can't take much joy in that since you haven't had much time to mold your team.

Right now, I'm looking at giving Toronto their worst record in 7 years in my first year as manager. That's a bit of a confidence-killer.

I guess you gotta tear down to build up? .... Or maybe I suck!

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 10:58 PM

I have to cheer on Boston and Atlanta. Boston has never made the FOOL Classic and Atlanta has not since they were in Charleston.

ekcut · 08-29-2008, 10:58 PM

Baltimores win window is 1

Higman wont talk contract...

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 10:59 PM

BALTIMORE is 4th in the CL in batting and ERA

ATLANTA is 5th in the CL in batting and 1st in the CL in most major pitching categories

VALDOSTA is 2nd in the CL in batting and 2nd in ERA and most major pitching categories except bullpen ERA (6th)

BOSTON is 1st in the RL in batting and 3rd in ERA

QUAD CITY is 2nd in the RL in batting and 6th in ERA

COLORADO is 3rd in the RL in batting and 2nd in ERA

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

I have to cheer on Boston and Atlanta. Boston has never made the FOOL Classic and Atlanta has not since they were in Charleston.

I'm hurt!

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 11:00 PM

I just realized Boston must play Quad City a whole heck of a lot. I am rooting for a .500 record in those games, while I am trying to beat up on AI run El Paso (7 games) and Hartford (sorry, muns).

muns · 08-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

Right now, I'm looking at giving Toronto their worst record in 7 years in my first year as manager. That's a bit of a confidence-killer.

I guess you gotta tear down to build up? .... Or maybe I suck!

Na to be fair, you took over a junker.... Youll be beaming in 2-3 weeks after a few drafts and some offeasons under your belt. You cant go anywhere but up and around here, that can be fast..... Ask DC, took him 3 seasons with a brand new team.

Alan T · 08-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

BALTIMORE is 4th in the CL in batting and ERA

ATLANTA is 5th in the CL in batting and 1st in the CL in most major pitching categories

VALDOSTA is 2nd in the CL in batting and 2nd in ERA and most major pitching categories except bullpen ERA (6th)

BOSTON is 1st in the RL in batting and 3rd in ERA

QUAD CITY is 2nd in the RL in batting and 6th in ERA

COLORADO is 3rd in the RL in batting and 2nd in ERA

Well that is exactly NOT what I expected to hear. I figured my bullpen would be ok and pitching ok and hitting my problem. Guess I can't wait to see what exactly did happen.

Chief Rum · 08-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekcut

Baltimores win window is 1

Higman wont talk contract...

Wow, really? That sucks.

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 11:01 PM

BALTIMORE schedule down the stretch:

Sept 3-5 @ Texas
Sept 6-8 @ Atlanta
Sept 9-12 vs. Texas
Sept 13-15 vs. Valdosta

ATLANTA schedule down the stretch:

Sept 3-5 @ Rio Grande
Sept 6-8 vs. Baltimore
Sept 9-12 vs. Rio Grande
Sept 13-15 @ Brooklyn

VALDOSTA schedule down the stretch

Sept 3-5 vs. New York
Sept 6-8 vs. Brooklyn
Sept 9-12 @ New York
Sept 13-15 @ Baltimore

muns · 08-29-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I just realized Boston must play Quad City a whole heck of a lot. I am rooting for a .500 record in those games, while I am trying to beat up on AI run El Paso (7 games) and Hartford (sorry, muns).

Hey no issues over here, I thought id get a chance to play spoiler this year, and I get the opportunity to do it

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muns

Na to be fair, you took over a junker.... Youll be beaming in 2-3 weeks after a few drafts and some offeasons under your belt. You cant go anywhere but up and around here, that can be fast..... Ask DC, took him 3 seasons with a brand new team.

I have only gone down since I won it all in '68, shove it Mr.

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 11:03 PM

COLORADO schedule:

Sept 2-4 @ El Paso
Sept 6-8 @ Hartford
Sept 9-12 vs. El Paso
Sept 13-15 vs. Quad City

QUAD CITY schedule:

Sept 3-5 vs. Boston
Sept 6-8 vs. Ann Arbor
Sept 9-12 @ Boston
Sept 13-15 @ Colorado

BOSTON schedule:

Sept 3-5 @ Quad City
Sept 6-8 @ Columbus
Sept 9-12 vs. Quad City
Sept 13-15 vs. El Paso

muns · 08-29-2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Wow, really? That sucks.

ahh after your season, I wouldnt be surprised if he changed his mind when you get your hands on the next file....

magic_number · 08-29-2008, 11:03 PM

Can't be up too late b/c of work tomorrow but this is pretty cool. Doesn't look good for Compton in August but in their defense I made some changes to the pitching and batting and totally forgot to adjust team strategy, which is kind of funny. No excuses, I doubt it would have made much of a difference anyway. My wife thinks I'm going to love this game.

I'll lurk around for a bit later before checking out for good. I just wanted to say thanks for having me in your league.

Peace.

Cringer · 08-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

BALTIMORE schedule down the stretch:

Sept 3-5 @ Texas
Sept 6-8 @ Atlanta
Sept 9-12 vs. Texas
Sept 13-15 vs. Valdosta

ATLANTA schedule down the stretch:

Sept 3-5 @ Rio Grande
Sept 6-8 vs. Baltimore
Sept 9-12 vs. Rio Grande
Sept 13-15 @ Brooklyn

VALDOSTA schedule down the stretch

Sept 3-5 vs. New York
Sept 6-8 vs. Brooklyn
Sept 9-12 @ New York
Sept 13-15 @ Baltimore

So after saying I want Atlanta to win, I guess I need to order my boys to get swept.

muns · 08-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cringer

I have only gone down since I won it all in '68, shove it Mr.

See but you my friend have a title....... What do I have.....I got my hands in my pants...... and ohhhhhhh thanks to alans reseach, I am tenured with someone else as the longest team to stay in one place......

YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!

Young Drachma · 08-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Sept 3.

El Paso 4, Colorado 2
Atlanta 7, Rio Grande 0
Valdosta 5, New York 1
Quad City 4, Boston 2
Texas 5, Baltimore 2

STANDINGS
---
CL

Atlanta 89-53
Baltimore 3 GB
Valdosta 6 GB

RL
Boston 81-61
Quad City 1 GB
Colorado 3.5 GB

08-29-2008, 10:46 PM	#101
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Crap. Fading in South Texas. I want 4th place at least. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#104
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	My balloon just deflated! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

08-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#105
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Code: Atlanta Firecrackers 69 43 .616 - Baltimore Terrapins 70 44 .614 - Dang.

08-29-2008, 10:49 PM	#110
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Wow, Quad City! I wonder what Jimmy would be saying right now? __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 10:50 PM	#112
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Atlanta has a tough September schedule and I face New York 7 times.. cross my fingers time! __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

08-29-2008, 10:46 PM	#102
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Best season in ages, hands down.

08-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#103
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	Baltimore making that push...... this season is pretty neat to see right now...

08-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#106
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I want second, just because it'd be a part of our continual rise in the standings. But you gotta love the storylines of this year.

08-29-2008, 10:49 PM	#111
graygoose12 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2004	nice...DC are you going to go game by game at any point?

08-29-2008, 10:50 PM	#113
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Well crap. Pretty much locked into 5th place. Kind of expected, but not what was hoped for. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-29-2008, 10:51 PM	#114
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I find it suddenly funny to be "disappointed" to be in third right now. Success even builds up its owner to unrealistic expectations. I hope I can make this a three-team race, though. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 10:52 PM	#118
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I finish off the season hosting Quad City. I don't play Boston anymore. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 10:52 PM	#120
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Baltimore is 13-6 against Atlanta this year and 12-10 against Valdosta Boston is 9-6 against Quad City and 10-12 against Colorado. Pennant race breakdowns upcoming.

08-29-2008, 10:54 PM	#124
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Wow, 13-6 against Atlanta. You can build the whole season on that. Atlanta plays good against BAL and this one isn't close. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#129
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	PENNANT RACE STANDINGS As of September 3, 1973 CL Atlanta 88-53 Baltimore 2 GB Valdosta 6 GB Brooklyn 11.5 GB RL Boston 81-60 Quad City 2 GB Colorado 3.5 GB Columbus 10 GB

08-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#130
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I guess I can be happy to know that 3B Warren Lewis, he of the 12 mil contract this year, doesn't want to re-sign and I will actually have cap to spend this offseason. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#131
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	No prize for third, and not much of one for second. Even though Alan and I are higher than most, we get the same reward if we don't finish in the money: nothing, nada, zip. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 10:58 PM	#134
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I have to cheer on Boston and Atlanta. Boston has never made the FOOL Classic and Atlanta has not since they were in Charleston. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

08-29-2008, 10:58 PM	#135
ekcut College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Baltimores win window is 1 Higman wont talk contract... __________________ FOOLX- Alberta Renegades FOOL- Leduc Bullets

08-29-2008, 10:59 PM	#136
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	BALTIMORE is 4th in the CL in batting and ERA ATLANTA is 5th in the CL in batting and 1st in the CL in most major pitching categories VALDOSTA is 2nd in the CL in batting and 2nd in ERA and most major pitching categories except bullpen ERA (6th) BOSTON is 1st in the RL in batting and 3rd in ERA QUAD CITY is 2nd in the RL in batting and 6th in ERA COLORADO is 3rd in the RL in batting and 2nd in ERA

08-29-2008, 11:00 PM	#138
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I just realized Boston must play Quad City a whole heck of a lot. I am rooting for a .500 record in those games, while I am trying to beat up on AI run El Paso (7 games) and Hartford (sorry, muns). __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2008, 11:01 PM	#142
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	BALTIMORE schedule down the stretch: Sept 3-5 @ Texas Sept 6-8 @ Atlanta Sept 9-12 vs. Texas Sept 13-15 vs. Valdosta ATLANTA schedule down the stretch: Sept 3-5 @ Rio Grande Sept 6-8 vs. Baltimore Sept 9-12 vs. Rio Grande Sept 13-15 @ Brooklyn VALDOSTA schedule down the stretch Sept 3-5 vs. New York Sept 6-8 vs. Brooklyn Sept 9-12 @ New York Sept 13-15 @ Baltimore

08-29-2008, 11:03 PM	#145
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	COLORADO schedule: Sept 2-4 @ El Paso Sept 6-8 @ Hartford Sept 9-12 vs. El Paso Sept 13-15 vs. Quad City QUAD CITY schedule: Sept 3-5 vs. Boston Sept 6-8 vs. Ann Arbor Sept 9-12 @ Boston Sept 13-15 @ Colorado BOSTON schedule: Sept 3-5 @ Quad City Sept 6-8 @ Columbus Sept 9-12 vs. Quad City Sept 13-15 vs. El Paso

08-29-2008, 11:03 PM	#147
magic_number Mascot Join Date: Aug 2008	Can't be up too late b/c of work tomorrow but this is pretty cool. Doesn't look good for Compton in August but in their defense I made some changes to the pitching and batting and totally forgot to adjust team strategy, which is kind of funny. No excuses, I doubt it would have made much of a difference anyway. My wife thinks I'm going to love this game. I'll lurk around for a bit later before checking out for good. I just wanted to say thanks for having me in your league. Peace. __________________ "Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973)

08-29-2008, 11:05 PM	#150
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Sept 3. El Paso 4, Colorado 2 Atlanta 7, Rio Grande 0 Valdosta 5, New York 1 Quad City 4, Boston 2 Texas 5, Baltimore 2 STANDINGS --- CL Atlanta 89-53 Baltimore 3 GB Valdosta 6 GB RL Boston 81-61 Quad City 1 GB Colorado 3.5 GB

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