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Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:25 am
by DrewV
Was also keen on Edwards...but in the end Hartford had commitment I couldn't muster.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:59 pm
by Lions
Edwards wanted ridiculous amounts of money from me so I stopped checking in with him.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:47 pm
by Zephyrs
I certainly hope Jeff Pratt doesn't forget how to hit when he comes to town. He will be our everyday 1B. If he can post a 100 OPS+ I would be happy. Based on the guy Pratt is replacing he just needs to be better than 60 OPS+.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:26 pm
by Lions
Zephyrs wrote:I certainly hope Jeff Pratt doesn't forget how to hit when he comes to town. He will be our everyday 1B. If he can post a 100 OPS+ I would be happy. Based on the guy Pratt is replacing he just needs to be better than 60 OPS+.
I think the contract you have Pratt is extremely reasonable. He's got speed and can play the outfield if needed.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:11 pm
by Fishermen
I have learnt two valuable lessons in my brief online league GM stint:

(1) Money is king(no shit)
(2) Being frugal will get you nowhere

The weekly sim format means I can't really lowball without the possibility of the player signing with another team right away and not just chill out at home waiting for my next offer. I have lost on Hung Bao and recently, Paul Norris because I decided to be a cheap ass. The lost of Hung Bao is sad, not only for his talent but I already have some articles in my mind about him. His name is how you say "Red Packet"(given out on Chinese New Year) in Chinese and I wanted to write article about that, like maybe the whole troll him by giving him red packets with $1 inside it per strikeout or something like that.

Also, I have a boatload of SS now that Edwards is back. I did not expect him to be back(his initial price on the market is $17M I believe, and I was like "F that") but he is cheap enough now that I have to grab it. Now I might have to offload a SS I just traded for and looks like a complete idiot.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:39 pm
by Borealis
Andy, it's a tricky business, offers not too high to bust a budget, yet high enough to get business done! You'll find the right touch for Hartford in no time!!

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:19 am
by Lions
Harpoon wrote:His name is how you say "Red Packet"(given out on Chinese New Year) in Chinese and I wanted to write article about that, like maybe the whole troll him by giving him red packets with $1 inside it per strikeout or something like that.
You can still write articles about him... no need to just stick to your own team!

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:50 pm
by Denny
Harpoon wrote:I have learnt two valuable lessons in my brief online league GM stint:

(1) Money is king(no shit)
(2) Being frugal will get you nowhere
Yep, the problem is that third lesson:
(3) Regular overspending will get you broke in a hurry

So unless you have one of PEBA's monster budgets (and even those teams have their troubles--witness Aurora being tapped out and needing to pinch pennies after their owner took back some $, for example) it is as noted above quite a balancing act for when to overpay, when to bargain hunt, how much to invest in developing players, etc. It's the OOTP circle of life :grin:

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:13 pm
by DrewV
Great point, Dennny. The FA can be a sand trap, especially if you're a team riding one good season's extra cash.

See: Duluth

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:05 pm
by Borealis
In the category of Absolutely Not Neat: please, please, please people!! Please post your trades with level AND position for each player. All of a sudden folks have gotten very sloppy with their posting!! It's a little thing, so please, oh, please, oh, please... the cruel, evil side of me is concocting evil plans...

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:53 pm
by Alleghenies
While I will miss Jo kichida next season, I figured it was time to try and save a few dollars. I think Dylan will be happy with him.

Also the longer this preseason is the more I keep wanting to put Javier drake in my every day lineup.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:15 am
by Zephyrs
I was planning on making a bid on Choe. He was a fine 2B for us the last couple seasons but his asking price was way too high. I was ready to give him 8-10 mill but Yuma came in high. I did not see that coming.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:53 am
by DrewV
Yeah Scott same, I had an offer in around 9.

Yuma with that $$$

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:14 am
by Wind Dancers
Kichida marks the final free agent signing of the offseason. Considering Toyama is not a big money-making machine these days, I'm happy with the various players we brought in after losing a lot of dead weight from last season.

C Hirotsugu Suzuki - A solid lefty-hitting catcher with some pop that will share time with the righty-hitting Reynaldo Garcia.

2B Gabriel McIntyre - Decent contact hitter and defensive specialist. Defensive improvement was a major offseason goal especially in my park where the gaps run deep and can benefit from groundball pitchers.

RP David Lopez - Traded a 5th rounder for a solid reliever despite his recent issues in the playoffs. Leans on his fastball but he can bring the heat and force groundballs.

SP Juan Cervantez - Likely the biggest move this offseason and a solid groundball pitcher. Cervantez, or as I call him Clayton Lewis lite, has similarities to Lewis but didn't cost me as much as Lewis was.

1B Ernesto Villalobos - Signed from the WIL after, ironically, not re-signing with Manchester before their move. Could be very hit or miss but I needed someone with some pop that could drive in some runs. 20+ HR's in each of his last 3 seasons gives me some hope.

SP Kazuhiko 'Dusty' Nishiyama - Back-end rotation pitcher who split time as a reliever in Scotland last season. Not spectacular, but he consistently sits around a 3.70 FIP and could benefit from my upgraded infield.

RP Jo Kichida - Coming in as the favorite for the closer role, Kichida has been a monster for West Virginia and filled in nicely as a closer last season. Flyball pitchers may have issues in my park, but I needed someone who could dial it up to close out games and 'Cracker' has the talent I was looking for.

Re: Neat Stuff, Post-Sim Thread: 2029, Season 23

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:55 pm
by Sandgnats
Wind Dancers wrote:Kichida marks the final free agent signing of the offseason. Considering Toyama is not a big money-making machine these days, I'm happy with the various players we brought in after losing a lot of dead weight from last season.

C Hirotsugu Suzuki - A solid lefty-hitting catcher with some pop that will share time with the righty-hitting Reynaldo Garcia.

2B Gabriel McIntyre - Decent contact hitter and defensive specialist. Defensive improvement was a major offseason goal especially in my park where the gaps run deep and can benefit from groundball pitchers.

RP David Lopez - Traded a 5th rounder for a solid reliever despite his recent issues in the playoffs. Leans on his fastball but he can bring the heat and force groundballs.

SP Juan Cervantez - Likely the biggest move this offseason and a solid groundball pitcher. Cervantez, or as I call him Clayton Lewis lite, has similarities to Lewis but didn't cost me as much as Lewis was.

1B Ernesto Villalobos - Signed from the WIL after, ironically, not re-signing with Manchester before their move. Could be very hit or miss but I needed someone with some pop that could drive in some runs. 20+ HR's in each of his last 3 seasons gives me some hope.

SP Kazuhiko 'Dusty' Nishiyama - Back-end rotation pitcher who split time as a reliever in Scotland last season. Not spectacular, but he consistently sits around a 3.70 FIP and could benefit from my upgraded infield.

RP Jo Kichida - Coming in as the favorite for the closer role, Kichida has been a monster for West Virginia and filled in nicely as a closer last season. Flyball pitchers may have issues in my park, but I needed someone who could dial it up to close out games and 'Cracker' has the talent I was looking for.
Good job Dylan! I've noticed you quietly building over there :)