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1967-68 Offseason Thread (Preseason 1968 file is up!)
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07-20-2008, 10:33 PM | #2 |
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I find it really interesting that, as of this post, perhaps the most dominant offensive force on the planet is still unsigned to an extension for next year.
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07-21-2008, 09:28 AM | #3 |
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I wonder how a guy would do jumping up from A ball to the majors as a starting pitcher? I may find out this year, at least in spring training. SP Pepe Santana seems to have improved a little.
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07-21-2008, 09:58 AM | #4 | |
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If his ratings and abilities are good enough, he should be fine. Check out Carlos Gonzales on my team, he is a starting pitcher that went from HS to AAA. I debated about throwing him into the majors though at the time. His AAA season was a bit rocky, but this year he was an all star at age 20. I had another guy Sam Harmon (catcher now plays for Compton) that I did something similar with. Went directly from college to the pros, never played in the minors. His first two years were passable but nothing great, but this year for Compton was his break out year and he played well.. So if your guy has good enough ratings, it might be worth a shot for you at least. |
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07-21-2008, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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Congrats Allpro! On a side note do certain boxscore links not appear for you? Every boxscore I click on is a 1966 box score not 1967. In addition I noticed a player was signed by Compton in my news but it said he was happy to go to St. Louis? Just some oddities I thought I would see if I am alone in experiencing them or if others see the same things.
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07-21-2008, 11:37 AM | #6 | |
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I might give it a shot, spring training is locked in for the guy for sure at the least. My #5 starter was a rookie who isn't living up to expectations since I signed him a few years back now. I was thinking of dropping him down to AAA and bringing up another rookie for the 5 slot. This guy night as well get a shot. Pepe Santana dominated at A in '67, with an 18-2 record, 1.42 ERA, 24 walks to 202 Ks and an OAVG of .169, so the guy is at the least starting in AAA. Three 'green' ratings have me wanting him in the majors though.
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07-21-2008, 09:10 PM | #7 |
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Catching exports and processing the start of free agency file. It's time for another off-season of FOOL action!
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07-21-2008, 09:16 PM | #8 |
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Goodbye Hideaka Tanaka. New York will miss you.
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07-21-2008, 09:35 PM | #9 |
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It's awards time!
1967 FOOL AWARD WINNERS ---- CONTINENTAL LEAGUE MVP: Rick Inman, Valdosta 2nd place: Tyler Reilly, Rio Grande 3rd place: Edgardo Reyes, Valdosta REPUBLIC LEAGUE MVP: Andy Nolan, Hartford 2nd place: Juan Rodriguez, Ann Arbor 3rd place: Riley Hollis, El Paso REPUBLIC LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Pancho Duran, Ann Arbor 2nd place: Alberto Vargo, Ann Arbor 3rd place: Walt Withcombe, Colorado CONTINENTAL LEAGUE PITCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Tom Williams, Baltimore 2nd place: Joe Morris, Texas 3rd place: Bryan Hughes, Valdosta CONTINENTAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: SP Carlos Gonzales, Valdosta 2nd place: Connor Daniels, Rio Grande 3rd place: Luke Parker, Rio Grande REPUBLIC LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Henry McKinney, Compton 2nd place: Jorge Lopez, Boston 3rd place: Pat Maddox, Boston Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-21-2008 at 09:40 PM. |
07-21-2008, 09:39 PM | #10 |
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Uploading the file now. Sorry that I again forgot to include the entire seasons' worth of box scores. I turn off All during the off-season to reduce file size and forgot to turn it on in a mad dash to get you all the file. But all the box scores and such alike are all there now.
In any case, file is going up now and you should get all of your messages and whatever else coming to you for major league type things, for the offseason that is upon us. Happy Free Agent Day! Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-21-2008 at 10:29 PM. |
07-21-2008, 10:09 PM | #11 |
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File is 43.45MB and it's online. Dated October 21, 1967. Tomorrow, we sim to December 1st.
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07-21-2008, 10:18 PM | #12 |
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There are some pretty big names on the market this year. Probably the "biggest" free agent market we've seen ever. Should be interesting where the chips fall and who gets where and how it helps them, I'd say.
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07-21-2008, 11:19 PM | #13 |
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Just another rant that screams I have no idea what the hell im doing. 3 out of the 4 top free agents are or were from hartford this year........
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07-22-2008, 12:36 AM | #14 |
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07-22-2008, 12:38 AM | #15 | |
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DC you do these, or did the AI do them? Pretty solid choices IMO...... Nolan gets his second straight MVP for Hartford |
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07-22-2008, 07:03 AM | #16 |
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I did everything except the rookie of the year, since it was my guy that got picked for the RL, even though he was probably the top choice, I let the AI decide on that one and they picked him, so I let it stand. But I picked the rest, because the AI values VORP much too highly and doesn't pick using "real" eyes, etc.
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07-22-2008, 08:04 AM | #17 |
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Glad to see Lopez and Maddox in the running for rookie of the year. The young guys really stepped up last season, and now they've got a year under their belt. My SS Osario in particular, who hit .205 for the season last year, was hitting .250 in August and September...
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07-22-2008, 08:16 AM | #18 | |
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I love what you have done with the young guys, you have shaped yourself up and are looking quite nice this offseason IMO |
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07-22-2008, 12:48 PM | #19 |
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He asked for a three year deal worth 15.51 million per. I wouldn't give it to him. Of course he's only asking for 10 mil over 6 years now. Just find it interesting that the best rated hitter on the market is only valueing himself at 10 mil a season, given that he was making 15.48 the season before. Tell |
07-22-2008, 01:07 PM | #20 |
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My take is that he's the best player in the game and that he's still got some years left in him, but you have to wonder about the later years of that deal and how he'll hold up.
Strange too, is how many young catchers we have floating around the league. I remember when there were none and now it seems everybody seems to have one. But he's a difference maker and with the DH finally showing up in RL land, he could surely make someone a contender with his bat. |
07-22-2008, 01:44 PM | #21 | |
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That does seem cheap, but I doubt its gonna be in the 10-12 range that gets him. Gonna be real interested to see who takes the plunge on him and for how many years |
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07-22-2008, 08:40 PM | #22 |
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With less than 30 minutes to go before we kick off the free agency period (I'm eager!), I gotta say that this got to be the Golden Age in FOOL. Never before have we had so many teams who are 1) thinking they're in the race or 2) positioning themselves to be competitive. It's really a fun and exciting situation for the league.
Next year will be great as we finally get our scheduling situation intact, too, because I'm intrigued to see how the new leagues shape up and how the league is affected by the DH, etc. Should be awesome. |
07-22-2008, 09:00 PM | #23 |
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Can I get a couple minutes? I have been running the WW game nonstop, so I haven't been able to finish my bids. Will only take a few minutes at most.
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07-22-2008, 09:13 PM | #24 |
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::looks at clock::
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07-22-2008, 09:14 PM | #25 |
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07-22-2008, 09:15 PM | #26 |
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Alright kids..it's gametime. Time to check the dust from the most exciting offseason yet!
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07-22-2008, 09:18 PM | #27 |
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Here are some of the deals I've seen so far:
Will Thompson, 2B, (LBI) signed a 2-year deal worth $3.14 million with Compton. Raleigh Wildridge, RF (Compton) signed a 2 year deal worth $3.28 million with Ann Arbor |
07-22-2008, 09:19 PM | #28 |
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Had to stay out of FA this year because of the trade I made, but I'm very happy with my starting pitching now.
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07-22-2008, 09:20 PM | #29 |
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I'll consummate that Hartford/Seattle trade too, since I'm here.
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07-22-2008, 09:24 PM | #30 |
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So anyone willing to admit who their #1 target was? Mine was Joe Morris, I have a feeling many are looking for SP's unfortunately
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Same here, I was pretty much near cap space.. so put out some small offers, but no big splashes. I guess for the most part I'll be returning roughly the same team next year. As not many people seem to need starting pitching to trade for either. |
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07-22-2008, 09:25 PM | #32 |
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Seattle trade processed. Now at $64.1 million in payroll
John Donovan, LF (CPT) signed a 4 year deal worth $31.74 million with El Paso Joe Morris, SP (TEX) signed a 7 year deal worth $96.41 million with Compton Todd King, MR (CPT) signed a 3 year deal worth $3.255 million with Baltimore |
07-22-2008, 09:27 PM | #33 |
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Juan Nunez (HAR) signed a 5 year deal worth $42.5 million with Colorado
Mike McBridge (CTN) signed a 2 year deal worth $7.55 million with Baltimore Alonso Margo (CGO) signed a 4 year deal worth $16.67 million with Baltimore |
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I am in desparate need of SP my top guy is 2 1/2 stars. |
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07-22-2008, 09:28 PM | #35 |
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Here's the biggun:
Teruo Miyahara, 3B (International) signed a 6 year deal worth $86 million with Colorado |
07-22-2008, 09:29 PM | #36 | |
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Dang you Compton |
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07-22-2008, 09:29 PM | #37 | |
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Good sign for Colorado, Nunez is a beast, i had to let him go cause I couldnt afford 5 mil per season with my payroll...... real sad to see him leave Hartford |
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07-22-2008, 09:30 PM | #38 |
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Hideaki Tanaka, C (NYH) signed a 6 year deal worth $57.87 million with Rio Grande
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07-22-2008, 09:31 PM | #39 |
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07-22-2008, 09:32 PM | #40 |
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Uploading the file now. Looks like Colorado is serious, Baltimore is making a run for it and well....the rest we can see for ourselves. What a start!
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07-22-2008, 09:34 PM | #41 |
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Gotta say (file is packing...) that Colorado made some shrewd moves to burnish what they're hoping is a run at the RL title this year. Really smart to give a kid that young a deal like that, get the good years out of 'em and then get rid of 'em. Really shrewd. I think paying a middle reliever as much as they did was strange, but..short of that, smart stuff.
Rio Grande gets the coup getting Tanaka to go south, let's hope that's the only thing that goes south for him. Gotta say I'm thrilled to have Joe Morris back. I hope that he rewards my faith in him with some strong seasons in LA. Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-22-2008 at 09:34 PM. |
07-22-2008, 09:38 PM | #42 |
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I don't really know who else got signed and the file is packing, so I can't look, but...I wonder if there are other guys out there like Jake Brewer and others. Seems like the teams who have holes should be hitting the trade market as we approach draft day later this week.
The file is 44 MB and is uploading now. (2%) Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-22-2008 at 09:39 PM. |
07-22-2008, 09:40 PM | #43 |
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I have a question about the draft. Would it be possible to do our own draft lists in game using the builtin utility for those of us that choose to do so since the list can be auto-complied by scouts or not filled in at all for those not wishing to select their first few rounds.
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07-22-2008, 09:47 PM | #44 | |
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Yes, you can do your own draft lists in-game. But not until the draft appears and it won't appear until after the pre-season starts. No matter what, you all will have 24 hours to complete your draft lists before we start the draft, so don't worry about it happening again without at least getting a chance to make sure you get some say in who your team picks. File is at 38% |
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07-22-2008, 09:50 PM | #45 | |
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Ok, I was unsure. I thought it would both appear and be simmed tomorrow evening. |
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07-22-2008, 09:52 PM | #46 | |
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Tomorrow evening is when it ought to be revealed. It'd be simmed the night after. I know I think it lists Wednesday night on the schedule, but that's not right, because you all need a night to see the draft pool. So that should say Thursday night. Sorry. 67% Last edited by Young Drachma : 07-22-2008 at 09:54 PM. |
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07-22-2008, 10:03 PM | #47 |
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File is up. Marked December 1, 1967.
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07-22-2008, 10:05 PM | #48 |
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Rio Grande got a bargain on tanaka
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07-22-2008, 10:34 PM | #49 |
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Downloading the file still, but YES!!! I got Tanaka? I love that, he was really the only big name I was going after that I remember, with some of the other stars being at spots where I wanted some youngsters to come up and play.
C though has been a slight pain for me. My starter over several years now has actually played better the last couple of seasons and I have been happy with him but Tanaka is a major upgrade. I started right away trying to bring young guys into the system and so far none have worked out really. Tanaka is a great guy to see sign with the Roadrunners.
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07-22-2008, 10:45 PM | #50 |
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Ugh...ONE signing after all the offers I made. We're screwed...
Edit: OK, make that two signings.
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