FOOL Question/Discussion: Do we need to do something about offense in the RL?

Chief Rum · 04-27-2010, 09:25 AM

Just throwing this out there.

2065 was another banner year offensively for the DH league. League ERA dropped a shade from 6.21 to 6.10, but that's still just a drop from the highest league ERA ever to the second highest.

Prior to this season, the most runs scored by a team in a season was 1176, 1165 and 1159 (IIRC). My Hooligans scored 1161--and they finished 2nd in the RL in scoring. Hyannis set a new record with 1180. The top three were all relatively recent, too (I think the oldest one was 2052). The league batting average hasn't fallen below .300 since 2046, and in fact, hasn't even been below .310 since 2048.

Just wondered what everyone's thoughts were (including CL) about this and whether we as owners should consider making any adjustments to try to bring the offensive numbers back under control.

Also, because frankly I don't know what's even causing it, it would be interesting to see if anyone has any theories for why we're seeing this uptick. It can't all be OOTPX--this offensive swing actually started much earlier than the switch over, although we certainly are seeing a peak right now.

Thoughts, anyone?

TeachEnEspanol · 04-27-2010, 09:56 AM

We also gave our talent pool a shot of steroids if you'll recall and I'm thinking that could be responsible for us being at the peak of anything right now.

Tasan · 04-27-2010, 10:04 AM

I say give it a few years. There's been a low point in pitching quality that's on the fringe of being overcome. Lets see where the next 5 seasons take us.

Alan T · 04-27-2010, 10:11 AM

I think we are in an offensive up-swing.
I think the RL has some fairly offensive ballparks in it
The RL has had a steady stream of more AI owners which has led to some teams (not all) having weaker pitching
We have added in more talent which possibly has come in heavier on the hitter side

TeachEnEspanol · 04-27-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

I think we are in an offensive up-swing.
I think the RL has some fairly offensive ballparks in it
The RL has had a steady stream of more AI owners which has led to some teams (not all) having weaker pitching
We have added in more talent which possibly has come in heavier on the hitter side

Huh, I find their ballparks offensive too!

Johnny93g · 04-27-2010, 01:21 PM

I'm kind of in the it is what it is camp. I don't think it offers a competitive inbalance, or anything like that.

04-27-2010, 10:04 AM	#3
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I say give it a few years. There's been a low point in pitching quality that's on the fringe of being overcome. Lets see where the next 5 seasons take us. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

04-27-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I think we are in an offensive up-swing. I think the RL has some fairly offensive ballparks in it The RL has had a steady stream of more AI owners which has led to some teams (not all) having weaker pitching We have added in more talent which possibly has come in heavier on the hitter side __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

04-27-2010, 01:21 PM	#6
Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	I'm kind of in the it is what it is camp. I don't think it offers a competitive inbalance, or anything like that. __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML

04-27-2010, 09:56 AM	#2
TeachEnEspanol College Starter Join Date: Aug 2008	We also gave our talent pool a shot of steroids if you'll recall and I'm thinking that could be responsible for us being at the peak of anything right now.

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