Da Astros

[grgmths1433]

Quote: Originally Posted by ILLICIT206

Just started an Astros franchise and had a great first game, winning 5-3 on a strong start by Rodriguez. The bullpen gave up the lead and gave away Rodriguez' win, but I came back in the bottom 8th on four straight hits to take the lead for good. Myers blew his first save opportunity and I gave Carpenter the opportunity to get one and he pitched well. I like Carpenter's stuff and am gonna keep my eye on him and maybe try him in a setup role and closer role if Myers struggles. Anyone else like him?

I think Cruz would a better fit in terms of a closer. Carpenter better off as a setup man. Don't use him everyday tho. Good thing you have vet in Lyon to help take that role.

Galaxy S2

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Quote: Originally Posted by ILLICIT206

Just started an Astros franchise and had a great first game, winning 5-3 on a strong start by Rodriguez. The bullpen gave up the lead and gave away Rodriguez' win, but I came back in the bottom 8th on four straight hits to take the lead for good. Myers blew his first save opportunity and I gave Carpenter the opportunity to get one and he pitched well. I like Carpenter's stuff and am gonna keep my eye on him and maybe try him in a setup role and closer role if Myers struggles. Anyone else like him?

i like him although he wuddnt be my first option to close if Myers falters...i can see him in a set-up role for sure

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Quote: Originally Posted by grgmths1433

I think Cruz would a better fit in terms of a closer. Carpenter better off as a setup man. Don't use him everyday tho. Good thing you have vet in Lyon to help take that role. Galaxy S2

i'm curious on Cruz as well....didnt give him a shot in my test franchise so def gunna take a hard look at him especially considering Lyon annoys me

[ILLICIT206]

Quote: Originally Posted by NoFatGirlz4Me37

i'm curious on Cruz as well....didnt give him a shot in my test franchise so def gunna take a hard look at him especially considering Lyon annoys me

Yeah Cruz has closer stuff too I think. I'm not putting Carpenter there yet, just a thought. I just played game two and lost in 12 innings. The Rockies scored five in the top 12th and I scored 3 right away but couldn't get the final two. I dunno what it is but I rake with Schafer. He was a single from the cycle in my second game. Altuve is playing well too. And Johnson singled in the tying run in the bottom ninth to send it to extras...

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Quote: Originally Posted by ILLICIT206

Yeah Cruz has closer stuff too I think. I'm not putting Carpenter there yet, just a thought. I just played game two and lost in 12 innings. The Rockies scored five in the top 12th and I scored 3 right away but couldn't get the final two. I dunno what it is but I rake with Schafer. He was a single from the cycle in my second game. Altuve is playing well too. And Johnson singled in the tying run in the bottom ninth to send it to extras...

Carpenter would prolly be well suited as ur 7th-inning guy to start out with....Schafer's not a bad player but i just couldnt get anything going with him....i like Altuve....spunky little hitter.....Johnson....well we all know how i feel about him

[UTAllTheWay]

Well, I went 45 games into my second season and only won 5 games. I couldn't take it anymore... so I decided to simulate the rest of the season.

At the trade deadline, I ended up moving Bud Norris, Marwin Gonzalez, and some other young pieces for LF Casper Wells and RP Scott Elbert.

In the offseason I picked up CF Carlos Gomez and I signed Matt Downs as a backup infielder. I also decided to play one game in every series (more if I like the pitcher match-ups). So, on opening day, this is what my team looked like:

1. CF - Carlos Gomez
2. 2B - Jimmy Paredes
3. 1B - Jonathan Singleton
4. RF - JD Martinez
5. 3B - Edwin Encarnacion
6. LF - Casper Wells
7. SS - Jed Lowrie
8. C - Jason Castro

Bench:
2B - Matt Downs
3B - Brett Wallace (finally decided to move him up)
C - Chris Wallace
RF - Brian Bogusevic
CF - Jordan Schafer

Rotation:
Jordan Lyles
John Lamb
J.A. Happ
Paul Clemens
Henry Sosa

In the bullpen I have Kevin Chapman and Scott Elbert as my left-handed specialists. David Carpenter (solid as a rock for me right now) and Wilton Lopez as MRP righties. Al Alburquerque is my setup man and Heath Hembree is my closer.

It's basically the complete opposite of last season for me right now. My starting pitchers are not producing the way I want them to. My relievers have been outstanding, though.

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Quote: Originally Posted by UTAllTheWay

Well, I went 45 games into my second season and only won 5 games. I couldn't take it anymore... so I decided to simulate the rest of the season. At the trade deadline, I ended up moving Bud Norris, Marwin Gonzalez, and some other young pieces for LF Casper Wells and RP Scott Elbert. In the offseason I picked up CF Carlos Gomez and I signed Matt Downs as a backup infielder. I also decided to play one game in every series (more if I like the pitcher match-ups). So, on opening day, this is what my team looked like: 1. CF - Carlos Gomez 2. 2B - Jimmy Paredes 3. 1B - Jonathan Singleton 4. RF - JD Martinez 5. 3B - Edwin Encarnacion 6. LF - Casper Wells 7. SS - Jed Lowrie 8. C - Jason Castro Bench: 2B - Matt Downs 3B - Brett Wallace (finally decided to move him up) C - Chris Wallace RF - Brian Bogusevic CF - Jordan Schafer Rotation: Jordan Lyles John Lamb J.A. Happ Paul Clemens Henry Sosa In the bullpen I have Kevin Chapman and Scott Elbert as my left-handed specialists. David Carpenter (solid as a rock for me right now) and Wilton Lopez as MRP righties. Al Alburquerque is my setup man and Heath Hembree is my closer. It's basically the complete opposite of last season for me right now. My starting pitchers are not producing the way I want them to. My relievers have been outstanding, though.

cant believe u traded Norris lol...eager to see how Singleton and Clemens perform for u...i hope Chapman, Lyles and Paredes duplicates their numbers from my test franchise....u read my mind regarding Encarnacion

[UTAllTheWay]

I just felt the need to get rid of Norris. He was really struggling and I needed extra power in my lineup. The CPU offered me Casper Wells and a minor league 3B (forgot his name honestly lol) for him.

As far as Singleton goes, I've made it about 7 games into the season so far (played 4 myself). He's hitting .354 with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs. The guy is absolutely stroking it. JD Martinez is hitting .450 with 4 HRs and 7 RBIs.

Paul Clemens got a win in his first start of the year (it was a simmed game). We'll see what he can do.

Also, Paredes actually led my team with a .301 batting average last season.