Definitely, not lobbying for it, just remarking how much I've come to enjoy loading up the new file when I come to work in the morning.
Good grief, injuries are just getting brutal. 5 starting players currently on the DL - could get downright ugly in New Orleans.
Signed the two catchers and a SP I drafted. So that's good. Don't care all that much about the others; will probably get one more. The rest of them are going on to wonderful careers in SL1. Sorry, Mr. Donnie Bolden, pick 548 doesn't get to ask for $2MM.
My primary closer is out for 3 weeks. Luckily I have two other closers on my staff. They both are getting pissy ("I came here to be a closer" BS), now they can show what they can do.
It sucks to be playing 9 games above .500 but 7 1/2 games out.
One of my ML catchers is actually hitting over .200! It's a miracle!
On a similar note: the season's not half over and one of my guys has hit double digit homeruns! (10) Fear the bat!
LA's division is brutal, I am 3rd in the division and 3rd in the power rankings.
New update.
* The historical player import dialog (league transactions screen) can now import multiple historical players via a text file.
* Any non-affiliated league can now optionally feed into the amateur draft pool of another league (based on age-restriction settings).
* Added a scout task list for scouting players, which can be found and edited in the scout's profile screen. This allows you to mark several players to be scouted and the scout will work through the task list, filing reports automatically.
Seems like something we shouldn't worry about.
Bill Bonney wrote:I would love to get back into OOTP. I mainly play historical seasons, but would love to try an online league, if there is an opening.
I recommend taking over one of the teams in the Southern League since the Northern League is filled with a bunch of juggernaut teams like Baltimore and Vancouver.
I have no idea what I'm talking about.
Neeeewww file!
Congrats to Boston's Francis Riley, who tied the all-time record for strikeouts with a 16K performance against Portland.
First off, you're welcome.
Second, I don't want to look at the new file
I see that ootp13 is half-price at the moment. Two questions for you fine folks: do I need a good knowledge of the sport to play? Are new players able to join the league?
I don't have an extremely in-depth knowledge of baseball either, but I'm giving the demo a shot at Pred's recommendation. I'll likley buy it tomorrow as sports management sims are good stuff.
I see that ootp13 is half-price at the moment. Two questions for you fine folks: do I need a good knowledge of the sport to play? Are new players able to join the league?
I think some knowledge about the business end of baseball is needed, but not much. The game does a decent job of calling attention to the things you need to be looking at. And, if you want to go deeper, you can go as deep as you would like. I think we are pretty good here about answering questions, too.
We add new players whenever they indicate they are interested, we are far from having all human managers. Although generally we add them between seasons so a new player is not having to deal with the decisions made by an AI. Exceptions have been made of course.
Come on in, it's fun!
Downloading the game now. I really hope this game re-kindles my love of the game, and hopefully I learn a thing or two. I plan to get some experience at the single-player game before my chance at the GWJ Big Leagues comes up.
Ok, finally picked up OOTP13. I'm interested in joining your league when you guys are ready to add another player. I've played a ton of solo OOTP11 but never tried any online leagues.
I picked up the game as well. I've only bumbled around in it for a couple of hours, but I'll give it more time this week. I'll jump into the league whenever there's a spot and it's easy for Pred. No rush, so I don't mind waiting for an offseason.
Good and bad in New Orleans - we score a ton of runs . . . but we also give up a ton of runs. I just don't know what to do with this pitching staff . . . Also, I think we need a new Strength and Conditioning coach - injuries keep piling up. Overall not a bad season so far, but I have a sinking feeling that we might be about to fade a bit.
I'm excited for all the potential new human GMs.
My Craig Peterson is totally awesome. His strikeout number is a bit high and have always played 2nd fiddle to Tony Wagner and Allen Osborne on the team, but he had a really fantastic spring and I'm looking forward to seeing him becoming a bona fide star even before he can legally buy a beer in the store.
My SP AntoOio Palhas is quietly putting up some All-Star numbers too.
Now only if I could these pikers to win as a team...
Edit: Just checked the newest update. 7 game winning streak. 'Atta boys. Back in the wild card hunt.
Denver has a winning record. In July. Been a long time since that has happened, maybe the first time ever.
The team's pitching has been extremely effective, at the top or close to the top in all positive categories.
The team's hitting has been, maybe not disappointing (you don't expect a dead dog to dance, right?), but certainly underwhelming. However, the team has great team speed so it can make the most of what hits there are. Small ball, indeed.
The big thing is that the team has been mostly healthy (*knock wood*). If we can stay healthy, we might have a shot at wildcard #2. But the main thing this season is to play winning ball.
Coming up on the halfway point of the season, I can say that Portland still needs a little work. Picking up some decent players in the draft this year means that the team may see some improvement this year, but I think we've already cashed it in and we're looking to rebuild a little bit in the offseason. I just need to figure out what to rebuild first
Just putting this out here, if we can stay in contention, Pittsburgh will most likely be looking for immediate pitching upgrade. Both SP and RP. Trading deadline always sneaks up on me so I want to start thinking about it earlier. Let me know if you are in rebuilding mode, or have a star or two in their contract year, etc.
Let me know if you are in rebuilding mode, or have a star or two in their contract year, etc.
Yeah, I've been eying my own team to try to see what I could give up in a trade. Unfortunately I think I'd be looking for SP/RP as well. What I really need to do is just sit and stare at stats for a good day and figure out exactly where my weaknesses are.
I'll keep Pittsburgh in mind though
Internet troubles, but new file ya'll!
WOOOO! Portland gets up to 19th in the Power Rankings!
Things are looking up this season, people!
LA is looking for some middle relief, a closer and a 3rd-5th SP. I will take on salary as well.
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