1976 Off-season Thread (Opening Day File is up!) - Page 7

Cringer · 09-18-2008, 10:07 PM

I hate the draft 90% of the time. I had no desire to sit and make up a list today. Usually I do the first 3-4 rounds and then have a clickfest to let the computer do the rest. Today I just let the computer do it all and I end up with my top 3 picks being guys who I am sure will suck.

Young Drachma · 09-18-2008, 10:09 PM

File is up!

Young Drachma · 09-18-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

I hate the draft 90% of the time. I had no desire to sit and make up a list today. Usually I do the first 3-4 rounds and then have a clickfest to let the computer do the rest. Today I just let the computer do it all and I end up with my top 3 picks being guys who I am sure will suck.

I always let the AI pick my draft lists.

ekcut · 09-18-2008, 10:14 PM

I make a list long enough to make sure I can pick my first rounder, and then let the AI do the rest....only needed 3 names this season

Alan T · 09-18-2008, 10:15 PM

My draft list is usually 15-20 people long, just long enough to make it through one round as well. I sometimes choose to draft people though that most people don't care much for (which is why most of my minor league players are no good).. so I sometimes get 2 players out of my 20 to draft like this year.

kaosfere · 09-18-2008, 10:21 PM

Hey, 14-10 in spring training. Just like last year!

Now, if only everything else goes like last year.

Except, you know, the Classic.

muns · 09-18-2008, 10:25 PM

My list is usually about 10-20 guys long. This year I think I had about 15 guys on it. I think I got 3 of em......

Alan T · 09-18-2008, 10:25 PM

Pretty happy with the spring training results. I used 6 1st or 2nd year pitchers and used 5 starters in the batting lineup that were 1st or 2nd year to give them a try. For the most part good results all around. A few tough decisions now though on which 10 guys will not be making the major leagues this season.

Chief Rum · 09-18-2008, 10:29 PM

Is the file up then?

Alan T · 09-18-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Is the file up then?

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

File is up!

Chief Rum · 09-18-2008, 10:34 PM

DC's sneaky like that.

kaosfere · 09-18-2008, 10:43 PM

Why oh does my 55/71/44 SP scrub I brought up on a lark have to throw a knock-out spring, and make me wonder if I should chose him over Mr 72/70/75 or Mr 68/67/69 for my #5 spot.

Stupid freakish performances

Cringer · 09-18-2008, 10:49 PM

Ok, this year should suck. My file is already exported/uploaded.

Two very questionable rookies in the field everyday, two questionable rookies in the starting rotation.

kaosfere · 09-18-2008, 11:48 PM

Phew!

Sorry, Dirk Fritz. We used you up and spit you out, but you never did much for us anyway...

Alan T · 09-19-2008, 10:37 AM

DC,

Chief mentioned this before, but i never saw any answer to it....

Service time for players is messed up. It is adding 3 years to some players, but not others. This means many Draft picks for teams end up as a free agent that next year, or the following year, while other draft picks last the few years that are allowed..

What are the league settings for number of service years for free agency set at currently? Any idea why service times for players are screwed up? Are some of these players hitting the draft from another HS or College league that is applying service time when it shouldn't?

muns · 09-19-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

DC,

Chief mentioned this before, but i never saw any answer to it....

Service time for players is messed up. It is adding 3 years to some players, but not others. This means many Draft picks for teams end up as a free agent that next year, or the following year, while other draft picks last the few years that are allowed..

What are the league settings for number of service years for free agency set at currently? Any idea why service times for players are screwed up? Are some of these players hitting the draft from another HS or College league that is applying service time when it shouldn't?

Glad you mentioned that cause I couldnt figure out what was going on. I have some guys that I have to resign this sim but couldnt figure out why I had to. I was like I just traded for or drafted them, and they havent been in anything very many years so I was confused.

This makes some sense now.

Young Drachma · 09-19-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

DC,

Chief mentioned this before, but i never saw any answer to it....

Service time for players is messed up. It is adding 3 years to some players, but not others. This means many Draft picks for teams end up as a free agent that next year, or the following year, while other draft picks last the few years that are allowed..

What are the league settings for number of service years for free agency set at currently? Any idea why service times for players are screwed up? Are some of these players hitting the draft from another HS or College league that is applying service time when it shouldn't?

Some of the players who are created with more talent are players in one of the five creation categories that must be giving them service time before they start, which is absurd, of course. I have no idea why the game thinks it ought to do this. But it does and the issue is simply those players who are young with some experience are a bit better than the straight draft pool players the game generates.

But I'll cut out that laziness.

If people post said players when they're up for FA, I'll reset their service time back to where it ought to be, based on when they were drafted.

muns · 09-19-2008, 10:55 AM

just for my own clairfication cause I dont have the game at work. Is it 3 years in the minors before being able to go into the FA peroid?

Young Drachma · 09-19-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by muns

just for my own clairfication cause I dont have the game at work. Is it 3 years in the minors before being able to go into the FA peroid?

I need to load my game. I believe it's 3 years to arbitration and 5 years to free agency. But it might be 4. Lemme look.

Anthony · 09-19-2008, 12:38 PM

ok, i got the succesful upload message, if someone could check to see if they have it that'd be great. i'm home today so if it didn't take i'm around to resend/resolve any issues. thanks!

2 rookie SPs making their debut today. no sense in having them toil in the minors, waaaay too promising to not give them a shot. i got SP Tom Tyler, winner of 16 games last year, on a short leash. his ratings aren't as sexy as rookie Manny Lopez, who i have as a spot starter/middle reliever at the moment. i really want Tyler to fail so i have a reason to switch roles with Lopez, but realistically no way a 16 game winner would be demoted to the bullpen. i can't complain about the AI doing stupid things if i'm not gonna act reasonably myself. its just Lopez has a much much higher ceiling and is obviously gonna be in the majors in 10 years...Tyler...not so much. but 16 games gets you a chance to prove me wrong. no one can ever say Hell Atlantic isn't fair.

Tasan · 09-19-2008, 02:19 PM

Hi guys. I'm up fully again on generator power for the time being. I have full internet access and will be uploading an export for the season tonight. Hopefully I haven't damaged my team too much, we'll see. Thanks for patience from everyone.

kaosfere · 09-19-2008, 02:25 PM

Welcome back, Tasan! Glad to see you coming out the other side OK.

muns · 09-19-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kaosfere

Welcome back, Tasan! Glad to see you coming out the other side OK.

muns · 09-19-2008, 03:34 PM

BTW, loved the talk around here all day today. Made work enjoyable!!!

kaosfere · 09-19-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by muns

BTW, loved the chatter around here all day today. Made work enjoyable!!!

Indeed. Perhaps too much so.

I should have spent the afternoon writing some code instead of reading the FOOL forum, and now I'm in a rush to catch up so I'm not here late.

"So why are you still posting?"
"..."

Young Drachma · 09-19-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by muns

BTW, loved the talk around here all day today. Made work enjoyable!!!

No one in my other day haunts really talk FOOL, so it was nice to come here and have people chatting about it, especially on the heels of the season.

muns · 09-19-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I need to load my game. I believe it's 3 years to arbitration and 5 years to free agency. But it might be 4. Lemme look.

DC can you let me know what this is later on so that I can look through my guys? my cap is gonna become an issue for me real quick, and a few million that i might not have to spend is gonna be key here for me.

Young Drachma · 09-19-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by muns

DC can you let me know what this is later on so that I can look through my guys? my cap is gonna become an issue for me real quick, and a few million that i might not have to spend is gonna be key here for me.

4 years for minor league free agents.

Arbitration is after 3 years.

Alan T · 09-19-2008, 04:39 PM

I already renewed a bunch of players that probably qualified.. but here are two that shouldn't be free agents yet:

Pedro Silva
Aguostinho Lagario

TurnerONU22 · 09-19-2008, 04:59 PM

Hey guys, I'm going to try and be back by before 10, but I haven't been home all day and I was hoping I could request an extra 15-30 minutes or so when I get home. If not, I understand. Thanks!

Cringer · 09-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Just to point it out because I love the guy and I think he ends up in the Hall of Fame in large part based on this (he BETTER!!

)....

OF Andres Aguilera is about to play in his 16th season for the franchise that is Rio Grande (El Paso the first 3 years before the move southeast). It will be his 15th as our every day RF, one was in LF. He is 34, about the be 35 in June. So he was a rookie as an 18/19 year old. 1970 was his last real impact season, but he still helps out. He is also going to be in the most impactful spot of the lineup that he has been in for years, batting 2nd since he still brings a decent OBP to the table.

kaosfere · 09-19-2008, 07:24 PM

Man, I am amazingly nervous tonight. I feel like I need to do well this year to prove that last year wasn't a fluke, and I'm honestly not sure if I will. Texas has me fricken scared.

TurnerONU22 · 09-19-2008, 09:03 PM

Hey guys, I just made it back home. Can I request an extra 15 mins or so?

muns · 09-19-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

Hey guys, I just made it back home. Can I request an extra 15 mins or so?

Your good. DC isnt even home yet. He said he thinks maybe around 11 tonight.....

Tasan · 09-19-2008, 09:06 PM

has this thing run? I had no idea I was over cap. Can I get under real quick?

Tasan · 09-19-2008, 09:11 PM

And I overreacted to an old post. DC aparently already got me under.

Chief Rum · 09-19-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Hi guys. I'm up fully again on generator power for the time being. I have full internet access and will be uploading an export for the season tonight. Hopefully I haven't damaged my team too much, we'll see. Thanks for patience from everyone.

Welcome back, Tasan. While you were dealing with Hurricane Hell, you lost the ability to ask me for help. Sorry about that.

But I am still rooting for ya.

09-18-2008, 10:07 PM	#301
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I hate the draft 90% of the time. I had no desire to sit and make up a list today. Usually I do the first 3-4 rounds and then have a clickfest to let the computer do the rest. Today I just let the computer do it all and I end up with my top 3 picks being guys who I am sure will suck. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-18-2008, 10:14 PM	#304
ekcut College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	I make a list long enough to make sure I can pick my first rounder, and then let the AI do the rest....only needed 3 names this season __________________ FOOLX- Alberta Renegades FOOL- Leduc Bullets

09-18-2008, 10:15 PM	#305
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	My draft list is usually 15-20 people long, just long enough to make it through one round as well. I sometimes choose to draft people though that most people don't care much for (which is why most of my minor league players are no good).. so I sometimes get 2 players out of my 20 to draft like this year. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-18-2008, 10:21 PM	#306
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Hey, 14-10 in spring training. Just like last year! Now, if only everything else goes like last year. Except, you know, the Classic. __________________ FOOL: Toronto Osprey (1973-1988) 1161 - 1149 -- 1981 FOOL Champions, 1975 CL Champions Toronto Osprey (2001) 89-73 -- 2001 CL Champions SBL: Charlotte Monarchs (1992-1994) 237 - 186

09-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#308
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Pretty happy with the spring training results. I used 6 1st or 2nd year pitchers and used 5 starters in the batting lineup that were 1st or 2nd year to give them a try. For the most part good results all around. A few tough decisions now though on which 10 guys will not be making the major leagues this season. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-18-2008, 10:09 PM	#302
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	File is up!

09-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#307
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	My list is usually about 10-20 guys long. This year I think I had about 15 guys on it. I think I got 3 of em......

09-18-2008, 10:29 PM	#309
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Is the file up then? __________________ . . 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.

09-18-2008, 10:34 PM	#311
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	DC's sneaky like that. __________________ . . 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.

09-18-2008, 10:43 PM	#312
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Why oh does my 55/71/44 SP scrub I brought up on a lark have to throw a knock-out spring, and make me wonder if I should chose him over Mr 72/70/75 or Mr 68/67/69 for my #5 spot. Stupid freakish performances __________________ FOOL: Toronto Osprey (1973-1988) 1161 - 1149 -- 1981 FOOL Champions, 1975 CL Champions Toronto Osprey (2001) 89-73 -- 2001 CL Champions SBL: Charlotte Monarchs (1992-1994) 237 - 186 Last edited by kaosfere : 09-18-2008 at 10:43 PM.

09-18-2008, 10:49 PM	#313
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Ok, this year should suck. My file is already exported/uploaded. Two very questionable rookies in the field everyday, two questionable rookies in the starting rotation. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-18-2008, 11:48 PM	#314
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Phew! Sorry, Dirk Fritz. We used you up and spit you out, but you never did much for us anyway... __________________ FOOL: Toronto Osprey (1973-1988) 1161 - 1149 -- 1981 FOOL Champions, 1975 CL Champions Toronto Osprey (2001) 89-73 -- 2001 CL Champions SBL: Charlotte Monarchs (1992-1994) 237 - 186 Last edited by kaosfere : 09-18-2008 at 11:49 PM.

09-19-2008, 10:37 AM	#315
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	DC, Chief mentioned this before, but i never saw any answer to it.... Service time for players is messed up. It is adding 3 years to some players, but not others. This means many Draft picks for teams end up as a free agent that next year, or the following year, while other draft picks last the few years that are allowed.. What are the league settings for number of service years for free agency set at currently? Any idea why service times for players are screwed up? Are some of these players hitting the draft from another HS or College league that is applying service time when it shouldn't? __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-19-2008, 10:55 AM	#318
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	just for my own clairfication cause I dont have the game at work. Is it 3 years in the minors before being able to go into the FA peroid?

09-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#320
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	ok, i got the succesful upload message, if someone could check to see if they have it that'd be great. i'm home today so if it didn't take i'm around to resend/resolve any issues. thanks! 2 rookie SPs making their debut today. no sense in having them toil in the minors, waaaay too promising to not give them a shot. i got SP Tom Tyler, winner of 16 games last year, on a short leash. his ratings aren't as sexy as rookie Manny Lopez, who i have as a spot starter/middle reliever at the moment. i really want Tyler to fail so i have a reason to switch roles with Lopez, but realistically no way a 16 game winner would be demoted to the bullpen. i can't complain about the AI doing stupid things if i'm not gonna act reasonably myself. its just Lopez has a much much higher ceiling and is obviously gonna be in the majors in 10 years...Tyler...not so much. but 16 games gets you a chance to prove me wrong. no one can ever say Hell Atlantic isn't fair.

09-19-2008, 02:19 PM	#321
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Hi guys. I'm up fully again on generator power for the time being. I have full internet access and will be uploading an export for the season tonight. Hopefully I haven't damaged my team too much, we'll see. Thanks for patience from everyone. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

09-19-2008, 02:25 PM	#322
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Welcome back, Tasan! Glad to see you coming out the other side OK. __________________ FOOL: Toronto Osprey (1973-1988) 1161 - 1149 -- 1981 FOOL Champions, 1975 CL Champions Toronto Osprey (2001) 89-73 -- 2001 CL Champions SBL: Charlotte Monarchs (1992-1994) 237 - 186

09-19-2008, 03:34 PM	#324
muns Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baltimore MD	BTW, loved the talk around here all day today. Made work enjoyable!!! Last edited by muns : 09-19-2008 at 03:35 PM.

09-19-2008, 04:39 PM	#329
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I already renewed a bunch of players that probably qualified.. but here are two that shouldn't be free agents yet: Pedro Silva Aguostinho Lagario __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#330
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Hey guys, I'm going to try and be back by before 10, but I haven't been home all day and I was hoping I could request an extra 15-30 minutes or so when I get home. If not, I understand. Thanks!

09-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#331
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Just to point it out because I love the guy and I think he ends up in the Hall of Fame in large part based on this (he BETTER!! ).... OF Andres Aguilera is about to play in his 16th season for the franchise that is Rio Grande (El Paso the first 3 years before the move southeast). It will be his 15th as our every day RF, one was in LF. He is 34, about the be 35 in June. So he was a rookie as an 18/19 year old. 1970 was his last real impact season, but he still helps out. He is also going to be in the most impactful spot of the lineup that he has been in for years, batting 2nd since he still brings a decent OBP to the table. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

09-19-2008, 07:24 PM	#332
kaosfere College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland	Man, I am amazingly nervous tonight. I feel like I need to do well this year to prove that last year wasn't a fluke, and I'm honestly not sure if I will. Texas has me fricken scared. __________________ FOOL: Toronto Osprey (1973-1988) 1161 - 1149 -- 1981 FOOL Champions, 1975 CL Champions Toronto Osprey (2001) 89-73 -- 2001 CL Champions SBL: Charlotte Monarchs (1992-1994) 237 - 186

09-19-2008, 09:03 PM	#333
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Hey guys, I just made it back home. Can I request an extra 15 mins or so?

09-19-2008, 09:06 PM	#335
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	has this thing run? I had no idea I was over cap. Can I get under real quick? __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

09-19-2008, 09:11 PM	#336
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	And I overreacted to an old post. DC aparently already got me under. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

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