1985 Regular Season Thread (PLAYOFFS will be run Monday night 10pm ET) - Page 2

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

Aw, man! I'm not even winning the race for the bottom!

You'll always be last to me, kaos!

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

May 1st stats leaders:

S. Patterson (RG) .382
A. Morales (ANN) 8 HR
B.Barrett (SD) 25 RBI

R. Fritz (RG) 6 wins
D. Spencer (BAL) / K. O'Quinn (BOS) / F. Rodriguez (COL) 10 saves
J. Trinidad (WYO) 1.15 ERA

Anyone else notice something distinctly missing from this list? Hartford players?

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:08 PM

June 1st, 1985:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams	37	24	.607	-	
Rio Grande Roadrunners	36	25	.590	1.0	
Brooklyn Brownstones	31	30	.508	6.0	
Atlanta Firecrackers	30	31	.492	7.0	
New York Panthers	30	31	.492	7.0	
Wyoming Buffalo Solider	28	33	.459	9.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers	26	35	.426	11.0	
Toronto Osprey		26	35	.426	11.0	

Republic League Standings

Hartford Harpooners	38	23	.623	-	
Colorado Rancheros	36	25	.590	2.0	
San Diego Fathers	35	26	.574	3.0	
Boston Bombers		33	28	.541	5.0	
Chicago Black Sox	27	34	.443	11.0	
Ann Arbor Wolverines	26	35	.426	12.0	
Long Island Violators	25	36	.410	13.0	
Columbus Crusaders	24	37	.393	14.0

kaosfere · 11-23-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

You'll always be last to me, kaos!

ekcut · 11-23-2008, 10:09 PM

Go Rio Grande!!!

brittdad · 11-23-2008, 10:10 PM

And back to reality.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:11 PM

June 1st stats leaders:

S. Patterson (RG) .348
J.Poe (NVY) / M. Daniels (SD) / S. Dawson (COL) / A. Morales (ANN) 11 HR
C. Argo (COL) / B. Barrett (SD) 39 RBI

B. Smith (HAR) 10 wins
D. Spencer (BAL) 20 saves
K. Gates (SD) 1.35 ERA

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:11 PM

I would also root for Rio Grande if I were in 1st. I am not, though, so I cannot. Go Crackers!

And P.S. What a crummy month ATL had.

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:12 PM

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Rancheros Rancheros Rancheros!

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaosfere

You got there Kaos!

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:15 PM

ooo half the league is here tonight. I wish muns could still make these, he's usually entertaining.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:15 PM

July 1st, 1985 standings:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams	53	33	.616	-	
Rio Grande Roadrunners	51	35	.593	2.0	
Brooklyn Brownstones	46	40	.535	7.0	
New York Panthers	46	40	.535	7.0	
Atlanta Firecrackers	41	45	.477	12.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers	37	49	.430	16.0	
Toronto Osprey		35	51	.407	18.0	
Wyoming Buffalo Solider	35	51	.407	18.0	

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros	56	30	.651	-	
Hartford Harpooners	51	35	.593	5.0	
Boston Bombers		45	41	.523	11.0	
San Diego Fathers	45	41	.523	11.0	
Ann Arbor Wolverines	39	47	.453	17.0	
Chicago Black Sox	38	48	.442	18.0	
Long Island Violators	38	48	.442	18.0	
Columbus Crusaders	32	54	.372	24.0

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

July 1st, 1985 standings:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams    53    33    .616    -    
Rio Grande Roadrunners    51    35    .593    2.0    
Brooklyn Brownstones    46    40    .535    7.0    
New York Panthers    46    40    .535    7.0    
Atlanta Firecrackers    41    45    .477    12.0    
Napa Valley Winemakers    37    49    .430    16.0    
Toronto Osprey        35    51    .407    18.0    
Wyoming Buffalo Solider    35    51    .407    18.0    

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros    56    30    .651    -    
Hartford Harpooners    51    35    .593    5.0    
Boston Bombers        45    41    .523    11.0    
San Diego Fathers    45    41    .523    11.0    
Ann Arbor Wolverines    39    47    .453    17.0    
Chicago Black Sox    38    48    .442    18.0    
Long Island Violators    38    48    .442    18.0    
Columbus Crusaders    32    54    .372    24.0

Apparently, the Revolution is upon us.

Come on boys, no late summer swoon!

dacubz · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

All that money spent for......nothing!

brittdad · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

Wow, what happened. So much false expectations for Wyoming fans and then.....nothing. Hope the prospects improved .

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

Dang, that was 20-5 month to boot!

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:17 PM

July 1st stats leaders:

S. Patterson (RG) .380
K. Nishida (NVY) / J. Poe (NVY) / S. Dawson (COL) 16 HR
S. Dawson (COL) 59 RBI

B. Smith (HAR) 14 wins
M. Willerton (BKN) 27 saves
R. Fritz (RG) 1.49 ERA

ekcut · 11-23-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

July 1st, 1985 standings:

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Republic League Standings
 
Colorado Rancheros    56    30    .651    -    
Hartford Harpooners    51    35    .593    5.0

*blink blink* * rubs eyes*

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacubz

All that money spent for......nothing!

I see you're learning the lessons quick here!

Best to get that out of the way early. I drug on for several seasons before I learned anything.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ekcut

*blink blink* * rubs eyes*

Its the Revolution, baby!

I had been saying '85 the whole time, right? Right?!?

*runs and hides from the eventual collapse

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Way to go, Colorado!

Wish I knew what was going on with the ATL. We aren't as solid as we were, but under .500? Plus, I filled my last true major hole on Opening Day. So this is very disappointing. Several players must be completely sucking.

TimGuru · 11-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Looks like 77 million (not really) wasn't enough.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Mid season updates, or no tonight?

brittdad · 11-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Sitting here wrapping christmas presents watching my team implode. But on a more pleasant note I am off from work tomorrow.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:20 PM

I really don't know where this is coming from guys. I didn't think we had the starting pitching yet to do this. The lineup did look promissing though as I was filling it out. Maybe the hitters are carrying us.

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:21 PM

I knew we'd have a hard climb, but I didn't account for 1) Colorado's talent catching it this year and so..we'll see. I was banking on a 3-team race, but knew it'd be a REALLY hard climb to get out of that 3rd position. Still sometime left, but...I dunno. We'll need help and not to shoot ourselves in the foot. Both relying on some major...luck.

Which I hate.

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

I really don't know where this is coming from guys. I didn't think we had the starting pitching yet to do this. The lineup did look promissing though as I was filling it out. Maybe the hitters are carrying us.

I looked at your team a few days ago and was pretty worried. You did good work putting that team together for this particular moment.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:22 PM

August 1st, 1985:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams	71	44	.617	-	
Rio Grande Roadrunners	64	51	.557	7.0	
New York Panthers	62	53	.539	9.0	
Brooklyn Brownstones	61	54	.530	10.0	
Atlanta Firecrackers	59	56	.513	12.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers	50	65	.435	21.0	
Toronto Osprey		49	66	.426	22.0	
Wyoming Buffalo Solider	44	71	.383	27.0	

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros	75	40	.652	-	
Hartford Harpooners	69	46	.600	6.0	
San Diego Fathers	64	51	.557	11.0	
Boston Bombers		62	53	.539	13.0	
Ann Arbor Wolverines	56	59	.487	19.0	
Long Island Violators	52	63	.452	23.0	
Chicago Black Sox	46	69	.400	29.0	
Columbus Crusaders	36	79	.313	39.0

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:22 PM

I still have 2 stud pitchers and my stud but underdeveloped SS in AAA right now, so I feel real good about next season, even if I am real nervous about the rest of this one.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Mid season updates, or no tonight?

Sorry, I'm at an internet cafe, so kind of stretched for time tonight.

brittdad · 11-23-2008, 10:23 PM

Already mored than doubled my win total from last year. Its a slow climb to the top...or even the middle

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Well, got back above .500 and halved the lead Rio had on us in second place. But we're still in 5th and behind three teams for that playoff spot. I really hope my team decides to show up now.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

August 1st, 1985:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams    71    44    .617    -    
Rio Grande Roadrunners    64    51    .557    7.0    
New York Panthers    62    53    .539    9.0    
Brooklyn Brownstones    61    54    .530    10.0    
Atlanta Firecrackers    59    56    .513    12.0    
Napa Valley Winemakers    50    65    .435    21.0    
Toronto Osprey        49    66    .426    22.0    
Wyoming Buffalo Solider    44    71    .383    27.0    

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros    75    40    .652    -    
Hartford Harpooners    69    46    .600    6.0    
San Diego Fathers    64    51    .557    11.0    
Boston Bombers        62    53    .539    13.0    
Ann Arbor Wolverines    56    59    .487    19.0    
Long Island Violators    52    63    .452    23.0    
Chicago Black Sox    46    69    .400    29.0    
Columbus Crusaders    36    79    .313    39.0

Wow. 19-10, not shabby. Now if we can avoid my old August flop, we should be sitting pretty good for the rest.

dacubz · 11-23-2008, 10:24 PM

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Columbus Crusaders 36 79 .313 39.0

Yikes! My wife coulda put together a better club!

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I looked at your team a few days ago and was pretty worried. You did good work putting that team together for this particular moment.

I was trying to line up similar age guys for this, but I wasn't sure it was coming along. I'll be more impressed when August is done.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:26 PM

August 1st stats leaders:

S. Patterson (RG) .366
D. Gonzalez (BOS) 23 HR
S. Dawson (COL) 81 RBI

D. Robinson (HAR) / B. Smith (HAR) 18 wins
M. Willerton (BKN) 37 Saves
R. Fritz (RG) 1.79 ERA

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:26 PM

I knew Hartford was overrated. Okay, no, that was ten years ago.

TimGuru · 11-23-2008, 10:26 PM

Isn't that Roger Clemens' plan? (Or is it Rick Pitino, I know he has 4 or 5 boys too)

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:27 PM

Meanwhile, the question of whether Rio Grande's playoff drought will be over soon, is a big mystery over here. 1968 seems like FOREVER ago.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:27 PM

I'm very interested in how SP Enrique Guerrero is doing. He's only got a 30 stuff, but his movement is 95 and control 80. I'm guessing I picked right, because without success from that last spot in the rotation, I don't think we'd be doing this hot.

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:28 PM

I went with a 4-man rotation. Calculated risk, but I didn't want to go with a weak #5 and regret it. But maybe I overworked those front 4.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Meanwhile, the question of whether Rio Grande's playoff drought will be over soon, is a big mystery over here. 1968 seems like FOREVER ago.

I'm pulling for Cringer. I'm just getting to wrapped up in my own success to get around to typing it!

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

I went with a 4-man rotation. Calculated risk, but I didn't want to go with a weak #5 and regret it. But maybe I overworked those front 4.

Thats going to be a serious consideration for me next season. I'm just not sure I'm sold on that method yet.

Young Drachma · 11-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Thats going to be a serious consideration for me next season. I'm just not sure I'm sold on that method yet.

I've won doing it in the past. I think I did it successfully in '74 with the T-Storms, but I only do it when I'm too weak to do anything else. It's not something I think it's particularly fun to do, because the high risk/high reward factor usually makes it such that I'd rather just throw someone moderately competent in the #5 and hope for the best.

Chief Rum · 11-23-2008, 10:32 PM

I have done it for three years now to pretty good success, and muns has been doing it for most, if not all, of his run. It can be done if you have the right starters, and you don't ignore your pen.

Alan T · 11-23-2008, 10:32 PM

September 1st, 1985:

Code:

Continental League Standings

Baltimore Gothams	88	56	.611	-	
Atlanta Firecrackers	79	65	.549	9.0	
Brooklyn Brownstones	77	67	.535	11.0	
Rio Grande Roadrunners	77	67	.535	11.0	
New York Panthers	76	68	.528	12.0	
Napa Valley Winemakers	64	80	.444	24.0	
Toronto Osprey		60	84	.417	28.0	
Wyoming Buffalo Solider	55	89	.382	33.0	

Republic League Standings

Colorado Rancheros	90	54	.625	-	
Hartford Harpooners	87	57	.604	3.0	
San Diego Fathers	84	60	.583	6.0	
Boston Bombers		82	62	.569	8.0	
Ann Arbor Wolverines	66	78	.458	24.0	
Long Island Violators	66	78	.458	24.0	
Chicago Black Sox	56	88	.389	34.0	
Columbus Crusaders	45	99	.313	45.0

For the first time since before I can remember that none of the races have been decided by September 1st.

At one point or another, 4 different teams held the lead for the Continental Cup during the month of August.

Baltimore's magic number: 2
Colorado's magic number: 8
Hartford's magic number: 8
Atlanta's magic number: 9

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:32 PM

You know what will probably happen? I'll win the dang RL outright, but Hartford will kick my tail in the playoffs. Just watch.

Tasan · 11-23-2008, 10:33 PM

Yikes! Thats a lot closer than I had hoped. August wasn't a complete loss, but 15-14 hurts in a tight race like this. Lets hope that stops.

Commo_Soldier · 11-23-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

You know what will probably happen? I'll win the dang RL outright, but Hartford will kick my tail in the playoffs. Just watch.

If Hartford makes it, San Diego is charging.

11-23-2008, 10:09 PM	#55
ekcut College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Go Rio Grande!!! __________________ FOOLX- Alberta Renegades FOOL- Leduc Bullets

11-23-2008, 10:11 PM	#57
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	June 1st stats leaders: S. Patterson (RG) .348 J.Poe (NVY) / M. Daniels (SD) / S. Dawson (COL) / A. Morales (ANN) 11 HR C. Argo (COL) / B. Barrett (SD) 39 RBI B. Smith (HAR) 10 wins D. Spencer (BAL) 20 saves K. Gates (SD) 1.35 ERA __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-23-2008, 10:11 PM	#58
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I would also root for Rio Grande if I were in 1st. I am not, though, so I cannot. Go Crackers! And P.S. What a crummy month ATL had. __________________ . . 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.

11-23-2008, 10:12 PM	#59
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	sigh

11-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#60
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Rancheros Rancheros Rancheros! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:10 PM	#56
brittdad n00b Join Date: Nov 2008	And back to reality.

11-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#62
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	ooo half the league is here tonight. I wish muns could still make these, he's usually entertaining. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#65
dacubz n00b Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago	All that money spent for......nothing! __________________ FOOL Columbus Crusaders Baseball Maelstrom Houston Astros WBH Bayamon Bulldogs Hardball Heroes Springfield Cubs

11-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#67
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Dang, that was 20-5 month to boot! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:17 PM	#68
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	July 1st stats leaders: S. Patterson (RG) .380 K. Nishida (NVY) / J. Poe (NVY) / S. Dawson (COL) 16 HR S. Dawson (COL) 59 RBI B. Smith (HAR) 14 wins M. Willerton (BKN) 27 saves R. Fritz (RG) 1.49 ERA __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#72
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Way to go, Colorado! Wish I knew what was going on with the ATL. We aren't as solid as we were, but under .500? Plus, I filled my last true major hole on Opening Day. So this is very disappointing. Several players must be completely sucking. __________________ . . 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.

11-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#73
TimGuru High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA	Looks like 77 million (not really) wasn't enough. __________________ FOOL: NY Panthers1974-88 ; Hyannis Patriots 2037-2055 hiatus FOOL-H: NY YANKEES 1903- FOOL-X: Cumberland Defenders 1985-

11-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#74
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Mid season updates, or no tonight? __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:20 PM	#76
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I really don't know where this is coming from guys. I didn't think we had the starting pitching yet to do this. The lineup did look promissing though as I was filling it out. Maybe the hitters are carrying us. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#77
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I knew we'd have a hard climb, but I didn't account for 1) Colorado's talent catching it this year and so..we'll see. I was banking on a 3-team race, but knew it'd be a REALLY hard climb to get out of that 3rd position. Still sometime left, but...I dunno. We'll need help and not to shoot ourselves in the foot. Both relying on some major...luck. Which I hate. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

11-23-2008, 10:22 PM	#80
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I still have 2 stud pitchers and my stud but underdeveloped SS in AAA right now, so I feel real good about next season, even if I am real nervous about the rest of this one. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#82
brittdad n00b Join Date: Nov 2008	Already mored than doubled my win total from last year. Its a slow climb to the top...or even the middle

11-23-2008, 10:24 PM	#83
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Well, got back above .500 and halved the lead Rio had on us in second place. But we're still in 5th and behind three teams for that playoff spot. I really hope my team decides to show up 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.

11-23-2008, 10:26 PM	#87
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	August 1st stats leaders: S. Patterson (RG) .366 D. Gonzalez (BOS) 23 HR S. Dawson (COL) 81 RBI D. Robinson (HAR) / B. Smith (HAR) 18 wins M. Willerton (BKN) 37 Saves R. Fritz (RG) 1.79 ERA __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-23-2008, 10:27 PM	#90
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Meanwhile, the question of whether Rio Grande's playoff drought will be over soon, is a big mystery over here. 1968 seems like FOREVER ago. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

11-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#92
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I went with a 4-man rotation. Calculated risk, but I didn't want to go with a weak #5 and regret it. But maybe I overworked those front 4.

11-23-2008, 10:32 PM	#96
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I have done it for three years now to pretty good success, and muns has been doing it for most, if not all, of his run. It can be done if you have the right starters, and you don't ignore your pen. __________________ . . 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.

11-23-2008, 10:33 PM	#99
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Yikes! Thats a lot closer than I had hoped. August wasn't a complete loss, but 15-14 hurts in a tight race like this. Lets hope that stops. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

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