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I've said this before, but it bears repeating now that people are starting to post their final rosters: Include the years for your players! Especially with all of the trades and picks, it can be hard for me to track down where all of your players come from, so do me that favor. I mean, look at Monicro. He's probably an okay guy, but he didn't include player years on his roster post, and now something terrible is going to happen to his team. And he's probably just sitting back in his chair, relaxing, totally unaware of the nightmare that's about to unfold. And I can't do anything but watch and wait as I plot my revenge against him. Don't be like poor, doomed Monicro. Include player years on your final rosters.
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In the absence of anything better, we will take '11 John Axford. Roster and trade bait post to follow.
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THE MIGHTY ONEIDA SPOONERS aka one of the six terrible teams from upstate NY in the Super League. Feeders: 1923 Tigers, 1979 Royals, 1908 White Sox, 1996 Rockies Home City: Oneida, New York Home Stadium: The Oneida Castle (Same specs as U.S. Cellular Field) Final 30-man roster for the Spooners: C Darrell Porter (1979) C Johnny Bassler (1923) 1B Andres Galarraga (1996) 1B Todd Helton (2008) 2B Joe Morgan (1980) 2B Frank White (1979) 3B Scott Rolen (1998) 3B Vinny Castilla (1996) SS Joe Cronin (1930) SS Topper Rigney (1923) CF Ty Cobb (1923) RF Harry Heilmann (1923) OF Willie Wilson (1979) LF Josh Hamilton (2010) SP1 Ed Walsh (1908) SP2 Pete Alexander (1922) SP3 Frank Smith (1908) SP4 Hooks Dauss (1923) SP5 Doc White (1908) LRP Earl Whitehill (1923) RP Dan Quisenberry (1979) RP Mike Gonzalez (2004) RP Bert Cole (1923) SU Syl Johnson (1923) CL Tom Henke (1985) Minors: OF Heinie Manush (1923) SP Steve Busby (1979) IF Del Pratt (1923) 1B Lu Blue (1923) RP Al Hrabosky (1979) --- Lineups: vs. LHP RF Harry Heilmann CF Ty Cobb 1B Andres Galarraga LF Josh Hamilton SS Joe Cronin 3B Scott Rolen C Darrell Porter 2B Joe Morgan P -- vs. RHP RF Harry Heilmann CF Ty Cobb LF Josh Hamilton SS Joe Cronin 1B Todd Helton 3B Scott Rolen C Darrell Porter 2B Joe Morgan P -- Whenever the final two pitchers in the rotation are doing the pitching, Johnny Bassler will do the catching instead of Porter. Pitching rotation: SP1 Ed Walsh (R) SP2 Pete Alexander (R) SP3 Frank Smith (R) SP4 Hooks Dauss (R) SP5 Doc White (L) LRP Earl Whitehill (L) MRP Dan Quisenberry (R) SRP Mike Gonzalez (L) SRP Bert Cole (L) SU Syl Johnson (R) CL Tom Henke (R) Strategy Hit and Run: 2 Sacrifice Bunt: -2 Squeeze Play: -1 Trying for extra bases: 2 Stealing Bases: 2 Aggressively Tagging Up: 2 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): 1 Giving Intentional Walks: -2 Pitching Around Good Hitters: 2 Bringing the Infield In: 2 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: 1 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: 2 Bringing in Pinch Runners: 1 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: 1 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -3 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: 2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: 2 UZworm fucked around with this message at 07:21 on Dec 13, 2012 |
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The Fukuoka Finger-Bangers draft '71 Gene Tenace. : Don't think of him as Mr. Irrelevant, instead consider him as Mr. Your Best Option When You Suffer A Backstop Injury And Have Only Your .210 Hitting Butcher Of A Backup In Reserve. Mr. Best, if you're into the whole brevity thing.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:09 |
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And now we proudly present the new and improved Super League VIII Feeders: '45 and '64 Yankees, '57 and '97 Red Sox Position Players C Gabby Hartnett '34 Cubs 1B Mo Vaughn '97RS 2B Snuffy Stirnweiss '45Y SS Nomar Garciaparra '97RS 3B John Valentin '97RS LF Ted Williams '57RS CF Mickey Mantle '64Y RF Roger Maris '64Y DH Charlie Keller '45Y Bench C Elston Howard '64Y 1B Nick Etten '45Y 3B Frank Malzone '57RS OF Jim Piersall '57RS OF Jackie Jensen '57RS Batting Order, with DH, against LHP and RHP 1. Snuffy Stirnweiss 2B 2. Gabby Hartnett C 3. Ted Williams LF * 4. Mickey Mantle CF (Switch) 5. Mo Vaughn 1B * 6. Charlie Keller DH * 7. Nomar Garciaparra SS 8. Roger Maris RF * 9. John Valentin 3B Without DH, Keller replaces Maris in RF. Howard acts as personal catcher to whoever is the current SP4. Pitching SP1 Roger Clemens '95 Red Sox SP2 Whitey Ford '64Y SP3 Roy Halladay '06 Blue Jays SP4 Bret Saberhagen '97RS SP5 Rick Sutcliffe '84 Indians/Cubs LR Tim Wakefield '97RS MR Derek Lowe '97RS MR Mel Stottlemeyer '64Y SU Tom Gordon '97RS SU Butch Henry '97RS CL Robb Nen '96 Marlins Minors C Jason Varitek '97RS UT Jeff Frye '97 RS OF Troy O'Leary '97RS P Al Downing '64Y P Spud Chandler '45Y (I went there, Smasher, I need to know!) Strategy (Rate on a scale from -5 to +5): Hit and Run: -3 Sacrifice Bunt: -5 Squeeze Play: -1 Trying for extra bases: 0 Stealing Bases: 0 Aggressively Tagging Up: 0 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): 0 Giving Intentional Walks: -1 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -1 Bringing the Infield In: 0 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: 0 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: -3 Bringing in Pinch Runners: -3 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: 0 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -4 Letting pitchers pitch through trouble: +2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +2
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The Merry Marauder posted:I don't think Aceves or Bard could count as plus anything to anyone who was awake in 2012, but I'd accept a second-rounder in lieu of the first. Second round Super-Draft picks have been used on such legends of the game as Scott Fletcher, Matt Mantei, Vicente Padilla, and 43 year old Jim Kaat. 2011 Alfredo Aceves 2011 Daniel Bard 2011 Marco Scutaro My second-round SuperDraft pick for 2004 Jimmy Rollins Given that Bard, Aceves, and Scutaro have almost literally no value to me whatsoever, I'll accept this trade. Roster for the Failures coming in like 15 minutes.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:38 |
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Another player who doesn't have any value is 2004 Jimmy Rollins.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:42 |
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You just traded a super draft pick for Jimmy Rollins. Jimmy loving Rollins.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:49 |
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Reposting a post-draft roster for Smasher's sake:code:
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:52 |
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mks5000 posted:You just traded a super draft pick for Jimmy Rollins. Young Jimmy Rollins is a very good player, though? Hell, if people think second-rounders are so drat good, I'll put mine up for sale right fuckin' now. I'll entertain any reasonable offers.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 21:59 |
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2004 Jimmy Rollins is an excellent defensive shortstop, 25 years old, and is much better offensively than Ozzie Smith. Plus, looking at the last SuperDraft, the talent pool dropped off after the first round. Here's the official Philadelphia Failures Super League VIII roster: Hitters: code:
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 23:03 |
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I've made some interesting pickups in the 2d round, but nothing to hock the farm for. If someone wants to sell their 2d pick, well you can see what my roster is a few posts up and since it's still pre-season you can peruse my feeders (2004 Cubs, 1924 Senators, 1998 Padres, 1994 Angels). I've got lots of spare parts floating around that you can use now as opposed to waiting for the draft.
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# ? Dec 11, 2012 23:11 |
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Not much change at all, but at least I have another backup infielder on the left side. C: Ernie Lombardi (1941 Reds) 1B: Frank Howard (1965 Senators) 2B: Charlie Gehringer (1931 Tigers) 3B: Jimmy Collins (1902 Americans) SS: Alan Trammell (1984 Tigers) LF: Joe Medwick (1935 Cardinals) CF: Chet Lemon (1984 Tigers) RF: Frank Robinson (1966 Orioles) 1B: Mark McGwire (1996 Athletics) C: Terry Steinbach (1996 Athletics) OF: Bobby Murcer (1973 Yankees) 2B/3B: Nellie Fox (1960 White Sox) INF: Howard Johnson (1984 Tigers) SP: Pete Alexander (1928 Cardinals) SP: Bert Blyleven (1978 Pirates) SP: Smoky Joe Wood (1921 Indians) SP: Lefty Gomez (1937 Yankees) SP: Jack Morris (1984 Tigers) CL: Kent Tekulve (1978 Pirates) SU: B.J. Ryan (2006 Blue Jays) SR: Willie Hernandez (1984 Tigers) SR: Grant Jackson (1978 Pirates) MR: Doug Bair (1984 Tigers) MR: Jim Corsi (1996 Athletics) LR: Jim Bibby (1978 Pirates) AAA: Paul Derringer (1941 Reds) AAA: Gee Walker (1931 Tigers) AAA: Ellis Burks (1993 White Sox) Lineup CF Chet Lemon 2B Charlie Gehringer RF Frank Robinson LF Joe Medwick 1B Frank Howard C Ernie Lombardi 3B Jimmie Collins SS Alan Trammell Pitcher Hit and Run: 0 Sacrifice Bunt: -3 Squeeze Play: -4 Trying for extra bases: +1 Stealing Bases: 0 Aggressively Tagging Up: 0 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): 0 Giving Intentional Walks: -1 Pitching Around Good Hitters: 0 Bringing the Infield In: +1 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: +1 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: +1 Bringing in Pinch Runners: 0 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +1 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -4 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: +1 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +2 TKBomber7285 fucked around with this message at 05:07 on Dec 12, 2012 |
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Super-League VIII Roster for your Larkin-Downing Award-holding Gumshoes: Lineup LF 1985 Rickey Henderson DH NPB Sadaharu Oh CF 1954 Willie Mays 1B 1987 Eddie Murray 2B 1978 Bobby Grich RF 1978 Don Baylor SS 1995 Barry Larkin C 1978 Brian Downing 3B 1995 Chipper Jones Bench C 1991 Don Slaught (Personal catcher of Rijo) IF 1954 Hank Thompson OF 1989 Lenny Dykstra UT 1989 John Kruk RF 1984 Harold Baines Minors AAA UT 1989 Von Hayes AAA RF 1987 Dwight Evans AAA IF 1954 Alvin Dark AAA CI 1989 Mike Schmidt AAA 2B 1995 Bret Boone Pitching SP 1978 Nolan Ryan SP 1911 Eddie Plank SP 1995 Jose Rijo SP 1942 (?) THE Thornton Lee SP 1977 Rick Reuschel CL 1954 Hoyt Wilhelm SU 1989 Steve Bedrosian SR 1995 Mike Jackson SR 1995 Jeff Brantley MR 1997 Andy Pettitte LR 1995 David Wells Minors AAA SP 2006 Jered Weaver AAA SP 1978 Frank Tanana AAA SP 1995 John Smiley AAA SP 1954 Sal "the Barber" Maglie AAA SW 1989 Terry Mulholland We've exchanged 1937 Mel Harder and his extreme hittability for 1995 John Smiley, who might conceivably be less so; and 1954 Johnny Antonelli, who Mogul hates, for 1995 Bret Boone, who might be useful to someone. e: and also 1995 Reggie Sanders, who disappeared from my roster without me noticing, for 1989 Terry Mulholland, because my plan for the back of the bullpen is "lots of disposable lefties." Dimensions of Bourbon Field: Home Stadium: Bourbon Field (Open, natural grass, Fair visibility, 327/365/415/395/363) Strategy Hit and Run: +1 Sacrifice Bunt: -4 Squeeze Play: -4 Trying for extra bases: +1 Stealing Bases: +2 Aggressively Tagging Up: +1 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): -2 Giving Intentional Walks: -4 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -3 Bringing the Infield In: +1 Guarding the Lines: +2 Making Cutoff Throws: -1 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: -1 Bringing in Pinch Runners: -1 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +1 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: +1 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: +2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +1 Archie Goodwin fucked around with this message at 00:38 on Dec 12, 2012 |
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Smasher Dynamo posted:I've said this before, but it bears repeating now that people are starting to post their final rosters: Include the years for your players! Especially with all of the trades and picks, it can be hard for me to track down where all of your players come from, so do me that favor. fixed.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 00:36 |
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Super-League VIII Opening Day Roster Keeping it very much the same as last year's roster. No need to change what ain't broke, only to find which of my many disposable middle relievers Mogul decides to find favor with this season. Team Roster: C Joe Torre (65 Brewers, acquired from Honolulu) 1B Frank Thomas (93 White Sox) 2B Frankie Frisch (28 Cardinals) 3B Kevin Youkilis (07 Red Sox, acquired from Seattle Homers) SS Joe Cronin (34 Senators) LF Tris Speaker (21 Indians) CF Oscar Charleston (Negro Leagues) RF Frank Robinson (64 Reds) C Victor Martinez (04 Indians) 3B Robin Ventura (93 White Sox) SS Miguel Tejada (00 Athletics, acquired from Atlantis) UI Pete Rose (64 Reds) LF Tim Raines (93 White Sox) OF Tony Oliva (66 Twins, acquired from Greenbrier) SP Tom Seaver (71 Mets) SP Nolan Ryan (71 Mets) SP Jerry Koosman (71 Mets) SP Don Drysdale (61 Dodgers, acquired from South Bolton) SP Satchel Paige (Negro Leagues, acquired from Brooklyn) RP John Smoltz (01 Braves, acquired from Boston) RP John Wetteland (94 Expos) RP Rafael Bentancourt (04 Indians) RP JJ Putz (04 Mariners, acquired from Greenbrier) RP Randy Myers (90 Reds, acquired from Motor City) SP/RP C.C. Sabathia (04 Indians) AAA IF Omar Vizquel (04 Indians) AAA LF Lefty O'Doul (33 Giants) AAA SP Jack McDowell (95 Yankees) AAA SP Alex Fernandez (93 White Sox) AAA SP Harry Breechen (49 Cardinals) AAA SP Jim O’Toole (64 Reds) AAA RP Roberto Hernandez (93 White Sox) AAA RP Bob Wickman (04 Indians) AAA RP Arthur Rhodes (96 Orioles, acquired from Seattle Homers) AAA RP Al Alburquerque (11 Tigers, acquired from Brooklyn) Lineups NOTE: Victor Martinez catches for Drysdale and Koosman. Joe Torre for the rest. vs RHP 2B Frisch LF Speaker 1B Thomas CF Charleston RF Robinson SS Cronin C Torre/Martinez 3B Youkilis P Pitcher vs LHP LF Speaker SS Cronin 1B Thomas RF Robinson CF Charleston C Torre/Martinez 3B Youkilis 2B Frisch P Pitcher Pitching Staff: SP Paige SP Seaver SP Drysdale SP Ryan SP Koosman CL Smoltz SU Bentancourt SR Wetteland SR Myers MR Putz LR Sabathia Strategy: Hit and Run: -2 Sacrifice Bunt: -5 Squeeze Play: 0 Trying for extra bases: +2 Stealing Bases: +1 Aggressively Tagging Up: +2 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +1 Giving Intentional Walks: 0 Pitching Around Good Hitters: +2 Bringing the Infield In: 0 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: +2 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: 0 Bringing in Pinch Runners: 0 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +3 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -3 Letting pitchers pitch through trouble: +2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +2
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 00:47 |
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Just took a count: of the 25 players on the Bloggers' MLB roster, only 12 of them played for us in the EC. We've replaced our entire starting infield save for Brooks Robinson at the hot corner, and added new pieces at 3 of the top 4 positions in both the rotation and bullpen. Time to loving roll.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:06 |
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I'll post my line-ups within the next two hours. Is that ok?
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:37 |
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BearDrivingTruck posted:I'll post my line-ups within the next two hours. Is that ok? Kidding, that's fine.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:39 |
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Whoa, the shift from draft to final rosters/lineups was a lot faster than I expected... I should be able to get mine up in a few hours though.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:53 |
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Pungry posted:yep, that sure is a roster
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:57 |
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ToiletofSadness posted:If you don't think Cal Ripken is good enough to start over Carlos Guillen, may I please have him? poo poo, I knew I forgot something. Edited.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 01:59 |
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Here goes nothing! Starting Rotation: Carl Hubbell Mike Krukow Billy Pierce Hal Schumacher Danny Neagle Lineup: Mel Ott (RF) Luis Aparicio (SS) Nellie Fox (2B) Bill Terry (1B) Ryan Braun (LF) Jason Kendall (C) Larry Doby (CF) Matt Williams (3B) Pitcher’s Spot 30 Man Roster: 1: Mel Ott (RF)(1934 Giants) 2: Luis Aparicio (SS)(1957 White Sox) 3: Nellie Fox (2B)(1957 White Sox) 4: Bill Terry (1B)(1934 Giants) 5: Ryan Braun (LF) (2011 Brewers) 6: Jason Kendall (C) (2004 Pirates) 7: Larry Doby (CF)(1957 White Sox) 8: Matt Williams (3B)(1989 Giants) 9: Will Clark (1B)(1989 Giants) 10: Bob Brenly (C)(1989 Giants) 11: George Watkins (OF)(1934 Giants) 12: Bubba Phillips (3B)(1957 White Sox) 13: Robby Thompson (2B)(1989 Giants) 14: Carl Hubbell (SP)(1934 Giants) 15: Mike Krukow (SP) (1989 Giants) 16: Billy Pierce (SP)(1957 White Sox) 17: Hal Schumacher (SP)(1934 Giants) 18: Denny Neagle (SP)(1996 Pirates) 19: Robb (CL)(1997 Marlins) 20: Dixie Howell (R)(1957 White Sox) 21: Miss Atlee Hammaker (R)(1989 Giants) 22: Terry Mulholland(R)(1989 Giants) 23: Paul LaPalme (R)(1957 White Sox) 24: Jason Schmidt (R)(1989 Giants) 25: Craig Lefferts (R) (1989 Giants) Minors: 26: Candy Maldonado (OF)(1989 Giants) 27: Jose Uribe (SS)(1989 Giants) 28: Minnie Minoso (LF)(1957 White Sox) 29: George Grantham (2B) (1932 Pirates) 30: Wally Bunker (P) (1964 Orioles) Strategy: Hit and Run: -2 Sacrifice Bunt: +3 Squeeze Play: +3 Trying for extra bases: +1 Stealing Bases: +2 Aggressively Tagging Up: 0 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +3 Giving Intentional Walks: +1 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -3 Bringing the Infield In: 0 Guarding the Lines: +2 Making Cutoff Throws: +2 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: 0 Bringing in Pinch Runners: +1 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +3 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -4 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: +2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +1
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 03:20 |
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So, here's my final 30 man with lineups and rotations and all of that junk. Rotation: SP1 1889 John Clarkson SP2 1912 Babe Adams SP3 1978 Mike Torrez SP4 1912 Howie Camnitz SP5 1912 Claude Hendrix Bullpen: Closer: 2006 K-Rod Setup: 1978 Bill Campbell Short Relief: 1978 Dennis Eckersley Short Relief: 1978 Bob Stanley Middle Relief: 1978 Dick Drago Long Relief: 1912 Lefty Leifield Minors: 1978 Andy Hassler 1912 Marty O'Toole 1912 Wilbur Cooper VSL/R, with DH SS 1912 Honus Wagner 2B 1951 Red Schoendienst CF 1978 Fred Lynn LF 1951 Stan Musial 1B 2011 Prince Fielder DH 1978 Jim Rice RF 1978 Dwight Evans C 1978 Carlton Fisk 3B 1966 Brooks Robinson VSL/R, no DH: SS 1912 Honus Wagner 2B 1951 Red Schoendienst CF 1978 Fred Lynn LF 1951 Stan Musial 1B 2011 Prince Fielder RF 1978 Dwight Evans C 1978 Carlton Fisk 3B 1966 Brooks Robinson P Pitcher Bench: C 1951 Del Rice LF 1978 Carl Yastrzemski SS 1951 Solly Hemus 3B 1977 Buddy Bell OF 1912 Mike Donlin Minors: OF 1951 Enos Slaughter OF 1912 Max Carey
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Home City: Spokane, WA Home Stadium: Olympic Stadium DH Barry Bonds (00) 1B Albert Pujols (12) 2B Jeff Kent (00) 3B Mark Trumbo (12) 3B George Brett C Miguel Montero (11) C Bobby Estalella (00) CF Mike Trout (12) LF Ellis Burks (00) LF Gerardo Parra* (11) RF Justin Upton (11) RF Torii Hunter (12) SS Rich Aurilia (00) SS Dick McAuliffe (68) SP Daniel Hudson (11) SP Vida Blue (71) SP Jered Weaver (12) SP Zack Greinke (12) SP CJ Wilson (12) SP Dan Haren (12) SP Whitey Ford (51) RP Robb Nenn (00) RP Brad Ziegler (11) RP J.J. Putz (11) RP Ernesto Frieri (12) RP Felix Rodriguez (00) RP John Rocker (01) RP Jordan Walden (12) Minors: LF Gerardo Parra* (11) RF Justin Upton (11) SP Daniel Hudson (11) Lineup for both handedness and DH: CF Mike Trout 3B George Brett RF Barry Bonds 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent DH Ellis Burks LF Justin Upton C Miguel Montero SS Dick McAuliffe Lineup for both handedness no DH: CF Mike Trout 3B George Brett RF Barry Bonds 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent LF Ellis Burks C Miguel Montero SS Dick McAuliffe Pitcher Pitchers SP Whitey Ford (51) SP Jered Weaver (12) SP Zack Greinke (12) SP Vida Blue (71) SP CJ Wilson (12) RP Dan Haren (12) RP Robb Nenn (00) RP Brad Ziegler (11) RP J.J. Putz (11) RP Ernesto Frieri (12) RP Felix Rodriguez (00) RP John Rocker (01) RP Jordan Walden (12) Robb Nenn is the closer Strategy (Rate on a scale from -5 to +5) Hit and Run: +3 Sacrifice Bunt: -5 Squeeze Play: -5 Trying for extra bases: 0 Stealing Bases: +2 Aggressively Tagging Up: -2 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +2 Giving Intentional Walks: -4 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -2 Bringing the Infield In: -2 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: 0 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: -4 Bringing in Pinch Runners: -3 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +1 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: 0 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: +2 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +4
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 04:21 |
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An Apology From Smasher Dynamo Really, this seemed like a good idea in my head. But, well, thirty pages for a joke that boils down to 'Man, wouldn't it be funny if I pretended like each of the owners wrote their own pieces to an obit that didn't fit together at all' is a bit excessive. Also, I probably could have finished this sooner if I bore down. Honestly, this may just be terrible all-around. Oh, and, again, my sincere apologies to kw0134. But that joke did seem funny in my head. Over 50% of the owners haven't abandoned the team to date! Owners: CVE, ForeverBWFC, C. Everett Koop, BrooklynBruiser, kw0134, Viscount Slim Location: St. Paul, MN Home Grounds: The Urn Teams Used 1934 Chicago White Sox 1943 Chicago Cubs 1971 San Francisco Giants 1979 St. Louis Cardinals 1986 Atlanta Braves 1991 Houston Astros Past Records Expansion Cup VI 84-78, 2nd Place, Imaginos Division Super-League VII 75-87, 3rd Place, Vae Victis Division Gauntlet VI Round 6: 19-21, 3rd Place, Relegated Smasher Dynamo posted:
ForeverBWFC posted:The skies were bright over the town of Supalea, a small settlement on the ages of the Great Wylde, into which few men dared enter, and fewer men dared enter. ForeverBWFC, a seasoned priest in the service of St. Bellhorn, was surprised the weather was so favorable. ”Viscount Slim” posted:“I’ll agree that Lord CthuhuDreams is a threat,” Viscount Slim admitted, “But I hardly think that he is our biggest obstacle to securing the throne of the Super-League. “After all, we, the Society of the Bearers, formed at the funeral of the King Dynamo’s last legitimate heir, swore that we would work together to ensure that the whole of the Super-League fell into our possession after the death of King Dynamo. That Lord CthuhluDreams has desires that run contrary to our own plans is hardly ideal, but it is nothing to be too overly concerned about.” ”C. Everett Koop” posted:Koop looked out onto the town of Vic’s Vale. It wasn’t really much of a town, to be honest. A couple of roads, a few buildings, all surrounded by sagebrush and desolation. No rails ran to Vic’s Vale, not even close. The town was a hard three day ride from Carson City, far away from anything of value. Its very existence was like some sort of cosmic joke.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 05:33 |
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”kw0134” posted:“Objection, your honor, counsel has not laid proper foundation for this line of inquiry.” ToiletofSadness said in his cold, cold voice. ”Brooklyn Bruiser” posted:“That’s right, gentlemen, we believe that the terrorist mastermind known only as “The Merry Marauder” is behind the hijacking of the President’s Train.” The man in the black suit continued, “As you know, with the advances in train technology that we’ve made over the past few years, it is now safer and more efficient for even the president to travel on high-speed trains, Super-Trains, if you will. Unfortunately, while a plane is relatively secure while in flight, these terrorists were able to board the train using high-speed helicopters, and have taken the president and several key members of his staff hostage. It’s up to you six agents, drawn from the best of the best, to save the President of the United States.” ”Smasher Dynamo” posted:For the sake of all that is good and true, I’ve taken out the next section of this part of the obit. Let’s just move on. ”Brooklyn Bruiser” posted:“Stealth train junction in three…two…one! We’re hooked up to the President’s Train!” Agent Koop yelled as he wrenched the stealth train into position. ”Brooklyn Bruiser” posted:“Everyone just stand back, or, I swear, the president is going to get it!” Whoever was on the other side of that door clearly meant business. “I’ll do it, I swear to God, I’ll do it!” ”CVE” posted:“Yes, IceMole appears to be the man responsible. Have you heard of him before, Mr. CVE?” ”Smasher Dynamo” posted:Well, this was a terrible idea.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 05:42 |
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welp that sure is an obit
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:02 |
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Come on, that was ideal! It pulled it six different directions, while still somehow being somewhat well-managed, before exploding into a literal fiery wreck and ending in tears. The Bearers in microcosm. also I enjoy genre fiction
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:04 |
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Heh, that was pretty great. My compliments. Not least because it preserves the Bagwell trade for posterity. Convenient I'm in the same division as Toilet of Sadness this season; we'll see who's qualified to speak as an owner before it's over.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:11 |
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The Bearers obit lacked in the "Ohhhhhhhhh yessssssssssssssss" department. I am doing this without the knowledge or consent of Smasher: Best Paul Bearer Oh Yes as decided upon by me wins a forums upgrade of the "Oh Yes"er's choice.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:19 |
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The inaugural (unless the Expansion Cup counts as a season) Cleveland Commies roster! 25-man 2011 Alexei Ramirez 2004 BJ Ryan 1964 Bob Veale 2004 Brian Roberts 2011 Carlos Quentin 2011 Chris Sale 1937 Earl Averill 2012 Gio Gonzalez 1995 Greg Maddux 2011 Jake Peavy 2012 Jayson Werth 2004 Javy Lopez 1964 Jim Pagliaroni 1969 Joe Morgan 1996 Kevin Brown 2004 Melvin Mora 2012 Mike Morse 2011 Paul Konerko 1964 Roberto Clemente 2012 Ryan Zimmerman 2012 Sean Burnett 2011 Sergio Santos 2012 Stephen Strasburg 2012 Tyler Clippard 1964 Willie Stargell Vs. LHP 2B 1969 Joe Morgan CF 2012 Jayson Werth RF 1964 Roberto Clemente 1B 2011 Paul Konerko 3B 2012 Ryan Zimmerman DH 1964 Willie Stargell LF 2011 Mike Morse C 1964 Jim Pagliaroni SS 2004 Melvin Mora Vs. RHP 2B 1969 Joe Morgan CF 1937 Earl Averill RF 1964 Roberto Clemente DH 1964 Willie Stargell 1B 2011 Paul Konerko LF 2011 Carlos Quentin 3B 2012 Ryan Zimmerman C 2004 Javy Lopez SS 2004 Melvin Mora Rotation 1995 Greg Maddux 1996 Kevin Brown 1964 Bob Veale 2012 Stephen Strasburg 2012 Gio Gonzalez Bullpen CL 2011 Chris Sale SU 2011 Sergio Santos SR 2004 BJ Ryan SR 2012 Tyler Clippard MR 2012 Sean Burnett LR 2011 Jake Peavy Minors C 1964 Smoky Burgess 1B 2004 Rafael Palmeiro OF 2012 Bryce Harper SP 2012 Jordan Zimmermann RP 2012 Drew Storen Strategy (Rate on a scale from -5 to +5) Hit and Run: -3 Sacrifice Bunt: -5 Squeeze Play: -5 Trying for extra bases: 0 Stealing Bases: 0 Aggressively Tagging Up: -2 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +2 Giving Intentional Walks: -3 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -2 Bringing the Infield In: -3 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: +1 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: +3 Bringing in Pinch Runners: +2 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +2 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -2 Letting pitchers pitch throw trouble: -1 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: -1
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:21 |
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If the apology is for the editorial lacuna in the middle of Bruzer's story, it says much more about what you think of Bruzer than it does of me. I think. Erm. ...so, how about that draft. That was a thrill ride wasn't it.
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Hahahaha, OK, that was a fun read. : I have decided that what this team requires to be competitive is not one, but three offensive strategies. Rather than attempting to acquire talent, we shall render our lineup totally schizophrenic. Speed, Power, and, for the pièce de résistance...summon Jack Cust. Roster: C Bill Dickey (1938 NYY) C Mike Piazza (2006 SDP) C Ernie Lombardi (1936 CIN) 1B Lou Gehrig (1938 NYY) 1B Adrian Gonzalez (2006 SDP) 1B David Ortiz (2004 BOS) 2B Joe Gordon (1938 NYY) 2B Roberto Alomar (1996 BAL) SS Barry Larkin (1990 CIN) IF Frankie Crosetti (1938 NYY) UT Richie Allen (1964 PHI) IF Red Rolfe (1938 NYY) IF Marco Scutaro (2011 BOS) OF Rickey Henderson (1989 NYY) OF Tommy Henrich (1938 NYY) OF Brian Giles (2006 SDP) OF Max Carey (1921 PIT) OF Carlos Beltrán (2004 HOU) OF Chet Lemon (1978 CHW) DH Jack Cust (2006 SDP) SP Jim Bunning (1964 PHI) SP Chris Short (1964 PHI) SP Lefty Gomez (1938 NYY) SP Red Ruffing (1938 NYY) SP Jake Peavy (2006 SDP) SP Chris Young (2006 SDP) SP Curt Schilling (1998 PHI) SP Don Sutton (1971 LAD) SP Carl Mays (1921 NYY) RP Rollie Fingers (1970 OAK) RP Trevor Hoffman (2006 SDP) RP Scott Linebrink (2006 SDP) RP Alan Embree (2006 SDP) RP Bobby Schantz (1964 PHI) RP Ed Roebuck (1964 PHI) RP Daniel Bard (2011 BOS) RP Alfredo Aceves (2011 BOS) ST Mark Bellhorn (2006 SDP) Lineup: LF Rickey Henderson CF Carlos Beltrán SS Barry Larkin 1B Lou Gehrig RF Brian Giles 2B Roberto Alomar C Bill Dickey DH Jack Cust/Mike Piazza (Also catches for Sutton) 3B Mark Bellhorn Bench: 1B Adrian Gonzalez IF Marco Scutaro IF Red Rolfe OF Chet Lemon Pitching Staff: SP Jim Bunning SP Don Sutton SP Curt Schilling SP Carl Mays SP Jake Peavy CL Rollie Fingers SU Trevor Hoffman SR Daniel Bard SR Bobby Schantz MR Alfredo Aceves LR Lefty Gomez Minors: C Ernie Lombardi 1B David Ortiz 2B Joe Gordon IF Frankie Crosetti OF Tommy Henrich OF Max Carey UT Dick Allen SP Red Ruffing SP Chris Short SW Chris Young RP Ed Roebuck RP Alan Embree RP Scott Linebrink Strategy Hit and Run: +1 Sacrifice Bunt: -4 Squeeze Play: -4 Trying for extra bases: +1 Stealing Bases: +2 Aggressively Tagging Up: +1 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): -3 Giving Intentional Walks: -5 Pitching Around Good Hitters: -2 Bringing the Infield In: -2 Guarding the Lines: -1 Making Cutoff Throws: -2 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: -2 Bringing in Pinch Runners: -2 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: -1 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: +2 Letting pitchers pitch throw through trouble: +1 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: +2 Home Stadium: Ithaqua Field (325/370/405/370/325) Trade History:
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 06:32 |
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The Bloggers want to mention that we're still entertaining offers for infield upgrades, especially at 2B. Probably in the form of Robinson Cano + ??? for your better-than-Cano 2B. I don't really have the depth to deal a lot of starters, so it's understood that a smaller upgrade is more likely. Also interested in a similar structure for an SS or 3B deal. Defense, of course, is important. e: Oh, and we select 1964 Al McBean as the PTBNL from the Communists. Pleasure doing business with you, Faustoan. e2: I should start including my roster spreadsheet in every post. (link) Mornacale fucked around with this message at 09:26 on Dec 12, 2012 |
# ? Dec 12, 2012 09:10 |
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Hey Pungry, when you get a chance, pop into the irc, I'd like to talk about a trade.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 09:22 |
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BBM Super-League VIII: It is true that Agent Bruzer does spend a lot of his off time in a rock trio with Bernie Williams and Bruce Springsteen
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 12:51 |
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I still need final rosters from the following teams: Antarctica Unspecifieds Cancun Tornados Web 2.0 Bloggers Dubai Dervishes Florida Oranges Coburns Cleveland Unicorns Fukuoka Finger-Bangers Luna Landers Oxbridge Mathematicians Ryleh Cultists South Bolton Eazy W's And, until I get them I can't really start next season.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 19:22 |
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# ? May 25, 2024 14:03 |
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It's going to take me some digging but I'll see what I can scrounge up when I get home.
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# ? Dec 12, 2012 19:49 |