2008 Random Ramblings

[brak60]

I would just like to take this quotation out of context:

(Wang in the rotation was my brainstorm).

huh huh huh...wang.

[Porter]

2-8 sim, better than the 0-10 sim before that but still sorry

but the development was killer.
Brandon Macon increases his Contact vs Righties from 5 to 7 .
Brandon Macon increases his Contact vs Lefties from 5 to 7 .
Brandon Macon increases his Overall Contact from 5 to 7 .
Brandon Macon increases his Contact Talent from 5 to 7 .
Brandon Macon increases his Power Talent from 5 to 7 .
Brandon Macon increases his Eye vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Brandon Macon increases his Eye vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Brandon Macon increases his Overall Eye from 7 to 8 .
Brandon Macon increases his Eye Talent from 7 to 9 .
Pascual Moreno increases his Stuff vs Righties from 8 to 9 .
Pascual Moreno increases his Stuff vs Lefties from 7 to 9 .
Pascual Moreno increases his Overall Stuff from 7 to 9 .
Pascual Moreno increases his Control vs Lefties from 8 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Contact vs Righties from 5 to 7 .
Jayson Nix increases his Contact vs Lefties from 5 to 7 .
Jayson Nix increases his Overall Contact from 5 to 7 .
Jayson Nix increases his Contact Talent from 6 to 7 .
Jayson Nix increases his Gap vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Jayson Nix increases his Gap vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Jayson Nix increases his Overall Gap Power from 7 to 8 .
Jayson Nix increases his Eye vs Righties from 7 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Eye vs Lefties from 7 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Overall Eye from 7 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Eye Talent from 7 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 8 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 8 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Overall Strikeouts from 8 to 9 .
Jayson Nix increases his Strikeouts Talent from 8 to 9 .
Mike Stillman increases his Contact vs Righties from 4 to 6 .
Mike Stillman increases his Contact vs Lefties from 4 to 6 .
Mike Stillman increases his Overall Contact from 4 to 6 .
Mike Stillman increases his Power vs Righties from 3 to 5 .
Mike Stillman increases his Power vs Lefties from 3 to 5 .
Mike Stillman increases his Overall Power from 3 to 5 .
Mike Stillman increases his Eye vs Righties from 3 to 4 .
Mike Stillman increases his Overall Eye from 3 to 4 .
Mike Stillman increases his Eye Talent from 5 to 7 .
Mike Stillman increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 2 to 5 .
Mike Stillman increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 3 to 5 .
Mike Stillman increases his Overall Strikeouts from 2 to 5 .

Jayson Nix might actually become useful. Maybe i should rag on hitters more often.

[DiamondDave]

The only things I had on the ML side for progression were minor...

Bobby Crosby increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Bobby Crosby increases his Overall Strikeouts from 5 to 6 .
Hector Luna increases his Gap vs Righties from 6 to 7 .

I need some more, especially on the pitching side

[Slyder]

5-5 sim for me after a 6-4 sim, maybe Im righting the ship a little late... The immediate future isnt all that bright but I hope that I am on the right path.

Batting AVG: .262 (14th)
Homeruns: 80 (21st)
Walks: 315 (16th)
Stolen Bases: 122 (T-7th)
Runs Scored: 449 (19th)

Pitching ERA: 4.32 (15th)
Opponents AVG: .250 (13th)
HRs Allowed: 117 (26th)
Walks Allowed: 278 (8th)
Runs Allowed: 455 (16th)

*Sigh* I wish I had the offseason to do over.


Development Shocker:
Jose Rijo increases his Duration from 9 to 10 . Hey crazy can I send everyone to rehab with Rijo?

Glad to see I finally get a draft pick that doesnt take forever to get to work:
Adam Smith increases his Control vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Adam Smith increases his Control vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Adam Smith increases his Overall Control from 7 to 8 .
Hes already upto 9,8,8 and will probably be in the majors soon.

Yuniesky Betancourt increases his 2nd Base Fielding PCT from 0.960 to 0.963 .
Yuniesky Betancourt increases his 2nd Base Range from 7.000 to 9.000 .
Yuniesky Betancourt increases his Short Stop Fielding PCT from 0.962 to 0.963 .
Yuniesky Betancourt increases his Short Stop Range from 7.000 to 8.000 .
Betancourt's trying my patience as a hitter but if he improves his d that should be enough to keep him in the lineup.

Few others but htey are way far off and minimal interest. Also few decreases but none important enough or major enough to mention.

[RockSports17]

Nuff said

[Dam8610]

Nuff said

Please Rock, don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel.

[redsfan28]

Not the most stellar of starts for my tenure as Florida's GM. But at least I have something to build from.

[Slyder]

I would like to take a quick moment and thank the TC for vetoing one deal right after the draft....

Joe Oliver increases his Contact Talent from 7 to 9 .

And yes he is on the block for trade, since I have my future on Mauer.

John Phillip Sousa's great great great great great grandson had another strong developmental sim.

Ryan Wagner increases his Stuff Talent from 9 to 10 .

Hes now perfect 10s. Now if my rotation could keep getting leads to him.

Terry Wyble increases his Stuff vs Righties from 7 to 9 .
Terry Wyble increases his Stuff vs Lefties from 6 to 8 .
Terry Wyble increases his Overall Stuff from 7 to 9 .
Terry Wyble increases his Movement vs Righties from 8 to 9 .
Terry Wyble increases his Movement vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Terry Wyble increases his Overall Movement from 7 to 9 .
Hes also on the block but if you like Tsao Im willing to trade him too.

Byron Gettis increases his Contact vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .

One of the great cornerstones of my team prestrike still trying to find someway to become useful.

Carlos Gonzales increases his Power vs Righties from 8 to 9 .
Carlos Gonzales increases his Power vs Lefties from 8 to 9 .
Carlos Gonzales increases his Overall Power from 8 to 9 .

Hopefully Young will get it going soon.

On the Bad:
Oswaldo Cortes decreases his Control Talent from 7 to 5 .
Oswaldo Cortes decreases his Movement Talent from 7 to 5 .
Hes hurt so this was to be expected with a broken freaking hip.

Danny Caro increases his Power vs Righties from 3 to 4 .
Danny Caro increases his Overall Power from 3 to 4 .
Danny Caro increases his Eye vs Righties from 4 to 5 .
Danny Caro increases his Eye vs Lefties from 4 to 5 .
Danny Caro increases his Overall Eye from 4 to 5 .

Also on the block or maybe Rocco could be pryed from me. Either way great glove shouldnt be totally lost with the bat.

Some other inconsequential development besides Aaron Thompson none that merit attention.

Ill take a 7-4 sim when I face superior opponents.
1-2 @Seattle (including 1 game from last sim)
1-1 vs Detroit
2-1 vs Brooklyn (Edgar Gonzalez continues his strong July)
2-1 @Savannah

This sim at least gives me some shread of hope that I can make it back to the playoffs this year. 10 games out starting August is a lot to ask but with the pending moves it COULD be done. I dont know whether I will but theres at least hope now.

[brak60]

Cripes! I go from leading the wildcard to being 9 games back in two sims. Things have to change.

[Dry1313]

8-2 sim! They came through! Now, it will not last. But if it does, with my young team, next year is promising.

[Dry1313]

I need a real top of the line starter. I mean real...but I don't know what to give up.

[Dam8610]

I need a real top of the line starter. I mean real...but I don't know what to give up.

Your 1st round pick and two stud prospects could net you Chaz Roe.

[General]

El-oh-el.

Jim Thome retired midway through the season.

Beltran and Butler are finally over .200!

Michael Barrett is a beast. Thanks Mission.

[RockSports17]

i'm a lot happier with 7-3. injury bug has really hit me. I'm going to have to work on my roster with that. Moved into 3rd place.

Something real dissappointing was Beltran basically died on me. argh.

[CrazyEights]

Something real dissappointing was Beltran basically died on me. argh.

I looked over a few teams, and it seems like there was a lot of action this sim... both increases and decreases. My Mariners wasn't hit that hard except Jason Montgomery lost some talent.