09-03-2008, 09:13 PM | #201 | |
College Starter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Houston, or there about
|
Quote:
Wait wait wait....drama? On FOFC???? Okay now thats out of the way, I'll just and enjoy the show while running my team. ;- )
__________________
2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty |
|
09-03-2008, 09:13 PM | #202 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Boston and Brooklyn didn't export for tonight. Everyone else did.
Here we go to the start of the pre-season. It's a bit of an adjustment seeing all of these teams with human owners. It's a nice sight to see again! Last edited by Young Drachma : 09-03-2008 at 09:14 PM. |
09-03-2008, 09:16 PM | #203 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
I am against the moving of a team to New Orleans. Valdosta dominates the South Eastern US TV market, and begrudgingly gave up a small section of the Atlanta metropolitan area. I will not stand for this!!
(just kidding) |
09-03-2008, 09:20 PM | #204 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
|
09-03-2008, 09:20 PM | #205 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
New Orleans signed RF Edgar Hoskins to a 1-year deal worth $290k.
New York signed CF Ambrosi Cocciarella signed a 1-year deal worth $1.59 million |
09-03-2008, 09:21 PM | #206 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
LF Dale Osborne signed a 3-year deal worth $3.94 million with New Orleans
|
09-03-2008, 09:22 PM | #207 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
LF Antonio Aguirre signed a 4-year deal worth $10.34 million with New Orleans.
SS Yoshi Abe signed a 3-year deal worth $16.2 million with New Orleans 1B Bob Arnold signed a 3-year deal worth $13.4 million with Valdosta |
09-03-2008, 09:22 PM | #208 | |
H.S. Freshman Team
Join Date: Nov 2004
|
Quote:
If by dominate you mean the occasional 2 am tape delayed Peanuts game after hours of Firecrackers coverage, then your statement may be correct. |
|
09-03-2008, 09:23 PM | #209 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
2B Bob Bath signed a 2-year deal worth $11.3 million with New Orleans
RF Jeff Anderson signed a 3-year deal worth $7.25 million with Toronto Just to note, these NOLA signings are all AI moves. Dizzy won't be added until this file that I sent up tonight. |
09-03-2008, 09:24 PM | #210 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
C Billy Jenkins signed a 4-year deal worth $15.87 million with Baltimore.
SS Gerald Numbers signed a 4-year deal worth $18.3 million with New Orleans |
09-03-2008, 09:25 PM | #211 | |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
Quote:
See, this is why I'm happy to be in Toronto. We get a whole country to ourselves. ... and every now and then, 3 or 4 of them stop watching hockey and shake off their Molson hangover enough to see some baseball... Last edited by kaosfere : 09-03-2008 at 09:27 PM. |
|
09-03-2008, 09:25 PM | #212 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
I guess he did get his money, or part of it at least. Crazy guy in a platoon role did ok but wanted 8 mil a year to resign. sheesh. |
|
09-03-2008, 09:27 PM | #213 |
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Edinburg,TX
|
I haven't checked, but with all the players leaving El Paso over the years, the now New Orleans should have a ton of money. In fact it is probably the closest to an empty cupboard team you could get right now.
__________________
You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose! |
09-03-2008, 09:29 PM | #214 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Lots of guys retired. When are we doing the Hall of Fame business?
|
09-03-2008, 09:30 PM | #215 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
I thought about that the other day. I think we said 10 or 20 years from 1966 or 1967 or so. I'll have to go back and look. I can find that while you run the sim. |
|
09-03-2008, 09:33 PM | #216 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
CF Gustavo Sanchez signed a 3-year deal worth $11.2 million with New Orleans
MR Jose Vargas signed a 3-year deal worth $9.4 million with Quad City. |
09-03-2008, 09:34 PM | #217 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
Based on this thread: 1969 FOOL Hall of Fame Ballot - Front Office Football Central First year of HoF will be the 20th anniversary of FOOL. so 1981? |
|
09-03-2008, 09:35 PM | #218 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
|
09-03-2008, 09:38 PM | #219 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
You all are gonna hate this draft class.
|
09-03-2008, 09:39 PM | #220 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Correction. Alan will love it. It's normal and boring. 26 players rangings from 2-5 stars. And that's after I tried to boost it, because it was originally a whopping...3
Last edited by Young Drachma : 09-03-2008 at 09:39 PM. |
09-03-2008, 09:39 PM | #221 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Packing and uploading now.
|
09-03-2008, 09:40 PM | #222 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
|
|
09-03-2008, 09:42 PM | #223 | |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
Quote:
Sounds good to me. I think we've had enough excitement this year with the Free Agent Controversy. |
|
09-03-2008, 09:52 PM | #224 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
File is up!
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods |
09-03-2008, 10:01 PM | #225 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
This might actually be the first halfway decent looking draft class we've seen. People might freak at the stars, but just look beyond those. When you see 1 star prospects with 89 power and 85 contact potential, that tells you alot about whats going on with those star ratings. First 2 rounds for most teams should have solid major leaguers in it, 3rd and 4th rounds should have guys that could be major leaguers and beyond that it is more of a stretch. Of course it won't look that good compared to all of the supermen that are out there but finally a normal looking draft class. |
|
09-03-2008, 10:12 PM | #226 | |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
My boy is sick this week so my lady & I are not getting the kind of sleep we need, he's a bad sleeper as is, so our normal sleep the last year & a half is about 4 hrs...but he's worth every zombie-like state in the mornings. At least I got FOOL for the long nights & coffee for the AM.
Just wanted to welcome to the FNG's...I hope they have very understanding significant others, b/c they're gonna need it.
Nice sign, DC. No it's not! It's highway robbery...that fascist bastard left the Brotherhood for $$, how dare he. I'm thinking about putting a hit out on him...at least a good beaning!!
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
|
09-03-2008, 10:20 PM | #227 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
hahaha...We needed to shore up our bullpen and seeing him out in FA made me figure that it was worth considering him and so, we're delighted to have him in the QCA. He said that he wanted to live in a safe place where he can keep his doors open at night and where his kids could go to good schools.
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods Last edited by Young Drachma : 09-03-2008 at 10:20 PM. |
|
09-03-2008, 10:29 PM | #228 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Where Hip Hop lives
|
Wow, how about that? A full league, and judging from HA's interest, a waiting list, even! Way to go, FOOL!
Welcome, Tasan, to the league and to Colorado. That's a heavy burden on your shoulders, but I'm sure you're up to it. And welcome back, Dizzy. Hope you like N'Awlins better than you liked O Canada.
__________________
. . 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. |
09-03-2008, 10:33 PM | #229 |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
DC
He said that he wanted to live in a safe place where he can keep his doors open at night and where his kids could go to good schools. Yes, yes...we're working on this...still...we offered him & his, a free 1 year supply of military grade pepper spray, as a bonus!! Wimp!! The other players all have to pay for theirs. See you guys on the flip side.
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
09-03-2008, 11:17 PM | #230 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
|
09-03-2008, 11:18 PM | #231 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
|
09-03-2008, 11:30 PM | #232 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicagoland
|
|
09-04-2008, 12:57 AM | #233 |
Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Edinburg,TX
|
So when doing a draft list, what the heck is the difference between the and/or selection? I don't get it at all.
__________________
You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose! |
09-04-2008, 07:38 AM | #234 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
I let the AI do it for me, so I don't know. But my guess was that if you used just one list for the entire draft, that you would use that as I'd like to pick EITHER Joe Schome or Bob Jackson with my first pick, then they go in preference order of who you'd like. AND implies to me that it's "I'd like as many of these guys in succession if they are available as possible" OR implies that the two between it are interchangable based on availability. But that's German engineering.
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods |
|
09-04-2008, 07:47 AM | #235 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
I -think- how it works is:
The list goes down in order the "AND" choices... Say you want: Player 1 (if available) AND Player 2 (if available) AND Player 3 (if available) The AI would then say, is player 1 available? if yes, then you get him. Next round is player 2 available? if yes, you get him if not then is player 3 available? If yes, you get him, if not next on your list etc. The way "OR" works is: YOu say you want Player 1 AND Player 2 OR Player 3 AND Player 4 It first looks is player 1 available, if yes you get him, if not then on to player 2. THen on player 2, is he available? Lets say yes. Ok you get player 2. Next round it completely skips player 3 and goes to player 4 instead since you only wanted player 2 "OR" Player 3, but not both. Practical applications of this? Well say you don't want the AI drafting 3 catchers or 3 MR guys in early rounds or something, you can say you only want to draft one of these then move on to other players I guess. |
09-04-2008, 08:14 AM | #236 | |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Cary, NC
|
Quote:
Hmm, must have forgot to hit the button. Not that I've got all that much I can do right now...
__________________
-- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities |
|
09-04-2008, 02:33 PM | #237 | |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
I think we can still sign FA as well as doing our draft, right? which got me thinking some more:
Quote:
It allows you to spend up to your cap. We had issues before where a teams budget was 57 million so your team could only spend 57 million instead of 65. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If I cut a guy loose to free up cap, it (his pay) won't still be part of my Sal. cap... just taken off my budget surplus (right)?? If so I wish I asked this Q. sooner & I'll like to give it a try. So I should 1st try & sign a FA to replace a guy, then my sal. will be over the cap, but as long as I get my sal. under the cap by the start of the season, all is well?? Am I correct in this?? Thanks M#
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
|
09-04-2008, 03:30 PM | #238 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
If you release a guy, the cash you have as surplus pays the entirety of that deal and yes, he's removed from your cap. The whole point of releasing a big contract to get under the cap, is usually to free up space to go after guys who are out in the market. Or to get out from under a bad contract. But you can't say, sign a guy to put you over the cap. Game won't allow you to do it.
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods |
|
09-04-2008, 04:39 PM | #239 |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
Got it, thx. I don't see a draft order, how do we do it? Flip flop, random, etc. Also Will Rd. #1 be in reverse order of the winning % of last year's standings?
I'm just starting to get the big pic of how things flow in fool, which means the age of FOOL dynasties will soon be (say late 70's) coming to an end...I hope. Just a bit of trash talk to start off the new year
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
09-04-2008, 04:53 PM | #240 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
No order because the draft isn't up yet. All we have is the list. The order is in reverse of last year's standings. No more pick trading (thank goodness, for me in a clerical sense) and so, no traded picks or anything to worry about. Not serpentine, just straight worst to first in each round.
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods |
|
09-04-2008, 06:14 PM | #241 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Just for reference, I've also moved the Vulture League season to start in July and so, it'll end in the middle of October now. That means their FAs will be in the pool at the same time when we start free agency for our league.
|
09-04-2008, 06:16 PM | #242 |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
The All-Star game is scheduled for October 4, 1974
|
09-04-2008, 06:23 PM | #243 | |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: JBLM, WA
|
Quote:
I could not remember if I exported before I left or not. Unfortunatly on other news my ROTC program has problems getting things decided when they want to do things and now I am afraid I will no longer have the time needed to participate in this league. So it would probably be for the best if my team was set to AI unless I know for certain I will be able to be active. Thanks for the memories, hopefully I will be able to join again soon. |
|
09-04-2008, 06:27 PM | #244 |
High School Varsity
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Ashville, OH
|
I figured I'd put this in here, since it might get a little more attention. I know it is short notice, but I'd like to trade SP Doug Pitts. He's a 3.5 star overall, 30, good arm, but he's probably going to be at least my #6, so I don't have much use for him. Please PM me with an offer by 9 PM, as I won't be back until then. He will go for the best offer. Thanks
|
09-04-2008, 06:37 PM | #245 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
Sent you a PM. I designed this league to be one that if a person missed a month, they wouldn't have to quit, they'd just miss a few seasons, but wouldn't lose their team unless they'd just stopped communicating. Life gets busy and in a league like this, life could EASILY get in the way. But no one should feel like they need to quit solely because they're gonna miss a week (or more) of exports. I'd much rather hang on to good owners, than simply have someone exporting every night, but who doesn't participate and be truly part of the league. Just an FYI for the rest of the gang, for those of you who are new and haven't been here since '64. Last edited by Young Drachma : 09-04-2008 at 06:49 PM. |
|
09-04-2008, 08:51 PM | #246 |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
DC
Hey DC I saw under front office/adv. info. that my player payroll is 64,898,520, but under payroll by roster it's 64,708,520...why? It's only 190k but still I'd like to know. Maybe it's the bat boy or could it have anything to do w/that CF you fixed for me?
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
09-04-2008, 08:53 PM | #247 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Mass.
|
Quote:
You have someone that has a major league salary of 190k most likely in the minor leagues. |
|
09-04-2008, 08:56 PM | #248 | |
Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
|
Quote:
It's a strange game quirk. I dunno what causes it.
__________________
FBCB / FPB3 Mods |
|
09-04-2008, 08:59 PM | #249 |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
Cool, no biggie...Just wondering, thx.
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
09-04-2008, 08:59 PM | #250 |
Mascot
Join Date: Aug 2008
|
File up & to all a good night (I hope).
__________________
"Far better it is To dare mighty things Then to take rank with Those poor, timid spirits Who know neither Victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt - 1899 ------------------------------ Compton Brothers (Since 1973) |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
|
|