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Subject: ~~~~~L2 Season 8~~~~~
Posted by: skinneej
- [54838249] Mon, Dec 25, 19:34
Welcome to Season 8. The Dodgers, fresh off their first championship, will find the going tough after losing the heart of their lineup. The Royals will look to extend their string of AL West division titles to 6 consecutive while trying to fend off the resurgent Whitesox. The Cubs look to bounce back from their first missed postseason, and retake the NL East from the Mets. The Yankees were spared the loss of several retirement age players, but should be in a dogfight for the AL East crown with the Orioles.
The Free Agent signing period is heating up, and AROD's deal doesn't look so big now. It's a good thing I don't wait for FA to fill a hole as the salaries are through the roof even for players that are borderling scrubs. Either someone has some very deep pockets, or is trying to bankrupt a team. I even recieved a very interesting offer from the Mets: 50 Million dollars for Scott Downs. Maybe 80 Million, and I would start to consider it! ;) |
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| 80 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Fri, Jan 12, 22:19
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looking at the cart avove can anyone explain my team with my salary?
Totals $40,013,000 $2,500,812
I have an answer... luck and overachieving. And paying off the umpires!
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| 81 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Sat, Jan 13, 05:35
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My whole starting lineup(hitters) cost me under 10mil. That is why i dont have faith getting past the Cubs/Mets. Thus, a "mini-firesale".
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| 82 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Sun, Jan 14, 22:24
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It looks like CARMODY mad his CY YOUNG bid official. He beat BARNSBY 7-0 and now leads the league in wins and era. The CUBS are dominating the awards this year.
If anyone had any trade offers for me, I'm sorry I didnt reply because I was sick and unable to get online to check.
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| 83 | sginter
ID: 6052157
Mon, Jan 15, 08:18
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Hey, Im the new owner of the Cardinals. This is my first year. How long does the off season go for. So, how long until its Season 9 after this season ends?
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| 84 | Coglin
ID: 14038158
Mon, Jan 15, 09:00
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Coach: Yeah, after an off year last year, Cubs are back at it with full force.
It certainly does appear that we have a player being the favorite in each of the 3 award categories. Carmody have been phenomenal, and with Bohanon traded to the AL, he has all but secured his second Cy Young title. Although I think he might still face some competition even within his own team, Mike Bell and Richard Negrette(potential Reliever of the year, although we have no such award:P) might still give him a run at his money.
Synocco and I have pulled off a few trades last season that had made us look like a couple of geniuses. Keith Mitchell and David Newhan are front runners for many offensive categories, and are good candidates for the MVP honour, and Ethan Fagget, a formal Royal is probably one of the best bet for ROTY! Could this be the second time in L2 history that the Cubs sweep the awards?(last time it was Carmody winning the Cy Young and Robinson Cancel taking both MVP and ROTY):)
sginter: The regular season ends after week 16, and then there will be 1 week for tie breaker and 4 weeks of post season. After the WS Champion have be determined, I believe there will be a 3 weeks of off season where some wheel'n and deal'n can be done, along with the ever popular FA signing of course. Its always good to see an active GM, and even sweeter if he actively posts in this message board!!
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| 85 | skinneej
ID: 159241222
Mon, Jan 15, 11:40
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Well, with the addition of Bohannon, I now feel I can match the Cubs and set up a potential dynamic WS rematch. Of course, it's not a given that I'll make it to the WS and I can't expect the Whitesox and Yanks to go quietly. Thank goodness I don't have to play those Indians again! Go figure, the Indians team which is now batting .199 was able to score 21 runs on the AL's best pitching staff and take 3 of 4. My usually sound bullpen lost two games, and Scott has been in a slump of late with his ERA ballooning to over 4.00 now. Brad Guy continues to struggle with his new team and has been demoted to long relief as Jeremy Callier gets another chance at the 4th spot. This spot may be "by committee" until the end of the season as Dixon and Burnside are also capable starters...the beauty (and curse it seems) of having 7 starters.
Welcome to the league, sginter. Good luck with the Cards as they need a lot of work to return to the top. The previous managers left the team for dead and did a poor job of replenishing the minors.
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| 86 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Mon, Jan 15, 15:14
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I laughed my head off when I saw the scores in the Royals-Indians series. :)
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| 87 | Coglin
ID: 50121612
Tue, Jan 16, 12:53
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For the purpose of making this board more interesting than it already is, I figure it would be neat if we keep track of some player milestones. Of course, the past retired players are not included, so everything will be counted starting now.
The 1000 Hit Club
Matt Lawton Astros 1038
Wally Joyner Cubs 1030
DaRond Stovall Cubs 1005
All Time Hits Leader
Matt Lawton Astros 1038
The 100 Home Run Club
Todd Hundley Cardinals 111
Rico Brogna Yankees 119
Matt Williams Mets 100
All Time Home Run Leader
Rico Brogna Yankees 119
All Time Steals Leaders
Matt Lawton Astros 157
Nick Johnson Royals 155
Steve Huls Braves 137
100 Win Club
No One Yet
All Time Wins Leader
Pedro Martinez Cubs 97
1000K's Club
Brian Bohanon Royals 1130
Roger Clemens Yankees 1004
All Time Strike Out Leader
Brian Bohanon Royals 1130
100 Saves Club
No One Yet
All Time Saves Leader
Blake Mayo Astros 97
All Time ERA Leader
Roger Clemens Yankees 3.04
All this, of course are subject to change as the season progresses. If any of you think that some of those clubs are not prestige enough, or if there are some things we need to add to it, please post. This is for everyone to check, play, and edit:) Who knows, maybe we can even set up a hall of fame!!
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| 88 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Tue, Jan 16, 14:43
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Maybe, RBIs and Runs Scored
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| 89 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Tue, Jan 16, 22:01
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Ack, where did Astros get those SPs, Cubs were completely shut down for the first time this season.
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| 90 | Dave
ID: 31001623
Tue, Jan 16, 23:00
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It was a long time coming but finally my team put in a decent performance. The Astros are 14-6 in their last 5 series', if we had started like that we'd be in contention right now. Oh well, theres always next year!.
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| 91 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Tue, Jan 16, 23:05
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I know, I just looked at my pitching matchups with the 'stros and I think each game is a toss up. Looking foward to battle with you over the next few years. You probably haven't heard but my Dodgers have problems beating teams from texas.
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| 92 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Wed, Jan 17, 17:11
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The best (Worst) pennant race might be in the NL West. My dodgers have only a 3 game lead over the Giants and the Astros after getting swept by the 'stors and having the Giants next. Boy, what a late season slump.
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| 93 | sginter
ID: 6052157
Wed, Jan 17, 19:12
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Im the owner of the Cards and Im still kinda new at this. But, how long does a player last before he retires (age)? Like around low/mid 30's or is it closer to 40. Im trying to figure out whose gonna be retiring on my team and I was just curious if anyone new.
Also, after my first 1/2 of season, my team needs ALOT of work. Does anyone know, by chance, what the Cards record was last year? I kinda want to know if I improved or not.
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| 94 | MR MET
ID: 540321719
Wed, Jan 17, 19:32
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Retirement age is supposedly random. When a player hits 34 they are eligible for retirement. To me, it seems my players retire around 34-36 rather than 37-40. Sorry, I don't know the Cardinals record for last year. Anyone else?
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| 95 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Wed, Jan 17, 19:39
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sginter: Any players who is 34 or older at the end of the World Series may choose to retire. The decision to retire is completely random.
Also, I've tracked your roster movements, and I've been puzzled by some of your decisions. For example, why did you sign Jason Grabowski to a long term deal? A player with his ratings should be in AA. Heck, with his "stars" he should be cut altogether. Yet, you've cut some of your better players. Don't forget that player names have no bearing on their skill. The best pitcher in the league is Brian Bohanon and one of the best hitters in the league is Wally Joyner. Most of the superstars are no-name players. You should not be making any roster decisions based on a player's name or real-life reputation. This is a mistake that many new managers make.
You should check out the rosters of the best teams: Cubs, Yanks, Royals, etc, and see the winning teams do.
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| 96 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Wed, Jan 17, 19:41
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The Cardinals were 17-47 last season. I have a lot of this data saved for the sake of posterity. :)
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| 97 | MR MET
ID: 160151720
Wed, Jan 17, 20:15
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I see you've left me off the list of best teams Synocco...bitter about last year??
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| 98 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Wed, Jan 17, 20:55
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lol, that was hardly meant to be an exhaustive list of "good teams" in L2! I simply listed the 3 teams with the best winning percentage... how's that?
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| 99 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Thu, Jan 18, 04:34
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Maybe, does someone want to keep track of franchise records? If you have some of the past season(s) records we can use they as well.
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| 100 | MR MET
ID: 20019186
Thu, Jan 18, 06:19
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I know you weren't making a full list...but my players don't. They are a bit angry, watch out next year...you're gonna lose.
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| 101 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Fri, Jan 19, 19:46
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This might be interesting, we should compose an allstar team including both leagues that will name the best C, 1b, 2b, ss, 3b, 3-of, 4-SP 2-RP. What do you guys think?
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| 102 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Fri, Jan 19, 20:11
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I think you need to throw in DH as well. You can put the best hitter not selected at a position at that spot.
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| 103 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Fri, Jan 19, 20:15
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hmm I nominate Carmody, Bell, Negrette, Keith Mitchell, and David Newhan from the Cubs:P
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| 104 | skinneej
ID: 159241222
Fri, Jan 19, 21:39
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Royals Notes: The team finished the season on a strong note winning their last 12 and head into the post season brimming with confidence. Scott Downs completed his perfect season going 13-0 and topped newcomer Bohanon for the AL ERA title. Bohanon went 4-0 with his new team and gives the Royals a seasoned vet heading into the playoffs. The Royals are working hard to convince Brian to return next season, and have promised him that they will pick up his option for the next season if he does.
All-star and post-season nominations: In addition to having the best two pitchers in the league, several other Royals deserve mention for their great seasons: John Hernandez (C), Nick Johnson (1B), Trace Coquillette (2B), Vinny Castilla (3B), Virgil Chevalier, and Antonio Osuna (RP).
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| 105 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Sat, Jan 20, 05:13
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Yankee nominations
C Jim Horner
1B Rico Brogna
2B Bob MaCrory
Of Wonderful Monds
OF Rich Amaral
RP Romulo Martinez
ROY Anthony Iapoce
Cy Tom Evans
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| 106 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Sat, Jan 20, 14:02
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What do you guys think of the commish's message? Synocco and I are all for it and going to stay. Anyone else?
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| 107 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Sat, Jan 20, 14:41
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I tend to doubt I will stick around. If I decide to play, I probably will keep my other team. Its been fun.
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| 108 | skinneej
ID: 159241222
Sat, Jan 20, 15:03
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With the work I've put into this team and my team in W2, I don't want to walk away. It will be interesting to see how many leagues survive and what the restructuring will be like. With the new leagues going to 30 teams, I expect that L2 will fold and we will need to join an established league. I'd like for all of us that are going to stay end up in the same league. If I understand the commish's message correctly, we can take our current team with us. Our team name may change and some player's names will have to change, but that the ratings and prospect improvements will stay the same.
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| 109 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Sat, Jan 20, 15:06
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I think that a benefit of the change would be the elimination of those managers who aren't serious about their teams. If paying a nominal fee meant an improvement in the number of dedicated owners, then it'd be worth it.
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| 110 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Sat, Jan 20, 16:01
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skineej: yeah, it would be awsome if all of us L2 Alumni can be together in the new 30 team league:)
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| 111 | skinneej
ID: 159241222
Sat, Jan 20, 16:22
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Taking a cue from you guys, I am seriously considering adding a co-manager to my teams. With 30 teams, league scouting will become much more difficult and I'm still getting a handle on the new growth rate formula. I have a few vets in mind, but I've got to find out if they are staying and if they are keeping their teams. I look forward to the changes to come.
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| 112 | MR MET
ID: 420412020
Sat, Jan 20, 20:41
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I hope to stick around. Unfortunately, I have a few teams and as a high school senior saving up for college I can not afford to keep them all. Providing we can keep our old teams, the L2 Mets will not be a thing of the past.
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| 113 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Sat, Jan 20, 21:08
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Synocco and I only have one team, so I think we can manage $3/month(or $1.50 each:D)
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| 114 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Sun, Jan 21, 10:54
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$1.50 each? I thought you were paying for it all.
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| 115 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Sun, Jan 21, 15:02
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Just in case you didn't get the email, all the Mariners players are up for trade. Please make some offers. Don't be discourage just because it is middle of the playoffs. Make him some offers!
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| 116 | skinneej
ID: 07162116
Sun, Jan 21, 20:33
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If the Mariners are scrapping their team because they are not staying, then I hope that the ones that are staying will not take advantage of managers like this. I have worked to maintain my teams competitive edge, and I would not want to improve it by taking freebies. If others of you are thinking of doing this, I would hope you would reconsider. If some teams do, then I don't want to play in the same league with you.
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| 117 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Mon, Jan 22, 05:40
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I don't know if they are staying or not, but I play in two different leagues with Ty and he sends the same type of email about everyday and sometimes two or three times a day. I was just making fun of it because there isn't even any trading allowed during the playoffs and he still sent it.
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| 118 | Put me in, Coach....
ID: 39416321
Mon, Jan 22, 06:19
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Personally, I am now considering starting a new. I dont think I can compete with stacked teams.
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| 119 | Coglin
ID: 32034226
Mon, Jan 22, 06:39
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Start a new team probably won't be that easy either since you'll probably get assigned with a random team. I do agree with you that there will be a lot of stacked teams in the new league though.
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| 120 | MR MET
ID: 10049226
Mon, Jan 22, 06:49
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I am thinking starting new too. I think there will be an option of a draft league, to level out the teams though.
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| 121 | Dave
ID: 70252212
Mon, Jan 22, 12:25
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If i stay it will be with a new team, as i haven't been playing GSB that long i have not been able to build up any stacked teams and so would be at a disadvantage if i moved to an established league. The new leagues will have a draft option (commish posted on board).
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| 122 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Mon, Jan 22, 16:29
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To be honest If I stay I would like to keep my Royals from league P and move them into this league. I enjoy this league much more than my other leagues, but I have been in league P for 12 seasons now and I feel more of a connection to that team. I wonder if that will be possible. I do forsee some real problems with keeping active owners in any of these new leagues and getting everyone to play by one set of rules. Particularly if you now have 30 teams. More competition often leads to more people trying to bend the rules.
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| 123 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Mon, Jan 22, 16:43
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we just need to set up a union:)
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| 124 | skinneej
ID: 07162116
Mon, Jan 22, 19:39
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There are other gurupie leagues trying to merge into one, and I think we should find one or two leagues and do the same. Now that the Commish has instituted a "No dumping" policy, we should feel better about not competing against intentionally stacked teams. Also, with the new trades feature, we can monitor teams that propose to join our new league and see if they make questionable trades. I'm also for some form of self-governing body that can enforce a set of agreed upon rules, and levy fines or sanctions against any renegade managers.
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| 125 | Coglin
ID: 28592321
Tue, Jan 23, 05:58
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Wow, what a close series in the ALCS, Yankees came just short of another amazing come back(last time yanks did it to the cubs back in season 6 WS).
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| 126 | skinneej
ID: 159241222
Tue, Jan 23, 06:37
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You aren't kidding. My heart is still pounding. First to beat Bohanon and then Downs, but to have the lead going into the 9th of game 7...Nick Johnson deserves a pay raise! My hitters are going to have to come alive if we are to beat the Cubbies. This may be the last WS in L2 as we know it, so here's hoping it's a good one (meaning a Royals win!)
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| 127 | Damn Yankees
ID: 240121917
Tue, Jan 23, 15:35
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Good job Royals!
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| 128 | Synocco
ID: 351152257
Tue, Jan 23, 16:14
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That series is one you'll be telling to your grandchildren. ;) Great series for both teams.
I figure we'll have at least another season left in L2, but the clock certainly is ticking.
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| 129 | Lisa
ID: 2973530
Wed, Aug 03, 2011, 01:35
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Slam dnuikn like Shaquille O'Neal, if he wrote informative articles.
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