2008 Random Rumblings

[Porter]

Pssst, Porter.

I have the same record as you do, with a payroll of 20 mill and I have no desire to win.

Im also in a division where everyone is over .500 and my last sim played the top 3 from the AL East. At this point last season I would have the 2nd worst record in the league. Another words, Im pretty happy with the team I have. I mean I have more wins than 3 of the teams of the top 5 in team salary and they have a bigger difference in payroll than the 30 Mil difference with us.

1 Chicago (A) $113,428,571 (22-22, 2nd AL Central)
2 St. Louis $110,996,000 (21-23, 4th NL Central)
3 Boston $106,291,428 (28-16, 2nd AL East)
4 New York (N) $100,188,143 (19-25, Last NL East)
5 New York (A) $94,651,429 (10-34, Last AL East)
6 Baltimore $89,626,071 (29-15, 1st AL East)
7 San Diego $87,928,572 (18-26, T-Last NL West)
8 Oakland $87,694,000 (27-17, 1st AL West)
9 Los Angeles (N) $87,470,000 (24-20, 2nd NL West)
10 Chicago (N) $86,096,500 (28-16, 1st NL Central)
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20 Anaheim $53,390,714 (26-18, 2nd AL West)
21 Texas $52,744,143 (22-22, Last AL West)
22 Seattle $50,747,000 (25-19, 3rd AL West)
23 Houston $50,609,428 (15-29, Last NL Central)
24 Minnesota $46,848,571 (15-29, Last NL Central)
25 Arizona $41,446,429 (19-25, 3rd NL West)
26 Kansas City $33,513,927 (25-19, 1st AL Central)
27 Tampa Bay $32,971,429 (16-28, 4th AL East)
28 Cincinnati $32,446,000 (18-26, 5th NL Central)
29 Philadelphia $23,740,000 (21-23, 4th NL East)
30 Pittsburgh $20,263,572 (25-19, 3rd NL Central)

I really don't see too much difference from the top 10 in salary to the bottom 10. I didnt say I was going to win a divison, I just orginally said I would win more than 74 on my team thread. I was also told, lets us know when you win more than 70, Im more than on my way to surpass that. So I will remain happy with a 50 million dollar payroll and be in the thick of a tougher AL West.

[Hammer]

still first place, but lost 2 games on chicago at the end of the sim... couldve had a 5 game advantage, oh well must live and go on. vasquez gets added to the rotation for next sim, and then ill go strict 5 man when i know redsfan put the trade in the game so i can export.

[redsrbetter]

Danget! For reference to my madness refer to SD and see who is out for the season. Brad Penny!

This sucks. I can't believe this team is sitting in last place in the West. I built a nice team this offseason. Granted, the offense still could use an upgrade, but with the pitching injuries (Colon and Penny) and Giles plummeting after a stellar couple of seasons this team is in the cellar. I will need some retooling very soon or else this team is a disaster in the making.

With nothing left in the minor leagues other than Chet Reason, this team was created to win now. And we are in last place. UGH! Here is to another big FA signing this next offseason.

[Providence A's]

porter, the season isn't even 2 months old yet...why don't you look at it when the season is over

[Shadow29]

I am starting to win but......

The recoil from the great development 2 years ago has hit. EVERYONE is losing talent. Its rediculous. I don't know If I can keep up with it....

[Kingdom]

Man, what the hey. John Sanchez did not have to go and lose talent. C'mon, how evil. Evil!

And what's with the damn winning record.

[Witlon]

porter, the season isn't even 2 months old yet...why don't you look at it when the season is over

It's still intresting to look at it. I'd hope that I'm in 4th or 5th by the end of the season, personally, because my team isn't ready yet.

[Kingdom]

Oakland now has the top salary in the division. Hahaha!

[Halladay_is_God]

7-5 sim, Holding the wild card in the AL with a 28-16 record, 1.0 game behind Baltimore in the division.

1-1 @ SEA
3-1 @ CLE
2-0 vs OAK
1-2 @ ANA
0-1 vs TEX

Batting AVG: .280 (1st)
Homeruns: 44 (15th)
Walks: 148 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 23 (T-28th)
Runs Scored: 243 (1st)

Pitching ERA: 3.49 (2nd)
Opponents AVG: .238 (1st)
HRs Allowed: 29 (4th)
Walks Allowed: 119 (5th)
Runs Allowed: 173 (2nd)

still impressive stats

Cody Johnson has learned to better avoid strikeouts!
Cody Johnson increased his bat control, resulting in more contact!
Cody Johnson has gained more power!
19 years old, 6-8-8-7-6 in talent, 4.0 star prospect, sounds like a keeper

[BrianDawkins]

my team is still underperforming like *****es and I'm contemplating renting TMNT 2: secret of the ooze and making them all watch it as a motivational procedure.

Jason Denham has gained more power!
Jason Denham has improved his plate disclipine!

i like getting new 5 star prospects.

[Dam8610]

i like getting new 5 star prospects.

I hate when you get new 5 star prospects. It seems to happen every other sim too.

[Fishercat]

Born in: Spring

lol that josh beckett is such a jokester

[Fishercat]

And holy shit at Danys Baez

[DMBZeppelin]

I'm excited about what could be a new addition to my offense soon. I drafted Teo Peña with the 6th overall pick last year. He has 9-8-8-7-9 talent. He's 8-8-4-4-8 against LHP and 7-7-4-3-8 against RHP. Even with the addition of Matt Morris I maintained my title of youngest team in the league. No one besides Dempster is over 27 in the pen. Morris is the only one over 28 in the rotation.

[Kingdom]

You don't need Pena.