Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 1:00:00 PM (view original):
I know you are based on the players you've coveted in trade chats and the like. I know BP does, because he always has a few in his organization. In fact, the last two good ones I got were poached from him.

I just don't know how to quantify the difference as far as wins above replacement. I suspect going to the lineup I'm considering will be of help, especially with the bullpen I've developed, but it hasn't worked for the Red Sox in real life.

Posted by Fregoe on 7/8/2010 1:07:00 PM (view original):
theres about 30 people outside my office chanting to impeach Obama righ t now

Posted by Fregoe on 7/8/2010 1:07:00 PM (view original):
they have pictures of him with a Hitler Mustache

photoshopped!! fake!!

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:12:00 PM (view original):

Posted by Fregoe on 7/8/2010 1:07:00 PM (view original):
theres about 30 people outside my office chanting to impeach Obama righ t now

Bp just moved into our building here... its only a matter of time before picketers catch on.

Posted by Fregoe on 7/8/2010 1:07:00 PM (view original):
they have pictures of him with a Hitler Mustache

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:05:00 PM (view original):

Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 1:00:00 PM (view original):
I know you are based on the players you've coveted in trade chats and the like. I know BP does, because he always has a few in his organization. In fact, the last two good ones I got were poached from him.

I just don't know how to quantify the difference as far as wins above replacement. I suspect going to the lineup I'm considering will be of help, especially with the bullpen I've developed, but it hasn't worked for the Red Sox in real life.

I'm no expert like robusk or rlahann but strong Def in the Infield totally helps out the pitching staff. My pitchers have all been better since focusing there. Helps them get out of jams and keeps the pitch count down imo.

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:22:00 PM (view original):
Can I quote myself or did I just break forum code of conduct

Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 12:41:00 PM (view original):
Nice. I got Brad Terrell in HR. I probably paid slightly more than I had to, but I think that'll make my team a lot better.

Jesus Ayala in $ kind of convinced me that a Gold Glove shortstop has a huge effect on a team. Terrell has won three of the last four years, is only 28, and has the top few spots in single-season +-play records.

I can put him in at shortstop, move Fitzgerald to 3B and have a top defense on that side of the field. I just traded for Caballero, who has great range, and I'll add him to the outfield mix and cover a ton of ground out there. I'm not quite sure how it'll pay off in the long run, but it should help. I'm interested to see how run prevention helps this team.

Posted by antonsirius on 7/8/2010 1:24:00 PM (view original):

Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 12:41:00 PM (view original):
Nice. I got Brad Terrell in HR. I probably paid slightly more than I had to, but I think that'll make my team a lot better.

Jesus Ayala in $ kind of convinced me that a Gold Glove shortstop has a huge effect on a team. Terrell has won three of the last four years, is only 28, and has the top few spots in single-season +-play records.

I can put him in at shortstop, move Fitzgerald to 3B and have a top defense on that side of the field. I just traded for Caballero, who has great range, and I'll add him to the outfield mix and cover a ton of ground out there. I'm not quite sure how it'll pay off in the long run, but it should help. I'm interested to see how run prevention helps this team.

Prioritizing defense has been working for me... I like the shortstop platoon I've been running (Richard will team with Posada this season, with Posada replacing Osuna). It's cheaper than paying $5 mil for a guy like Terrell and doesn't take up an extra roster spot, since I'd have a backup glovely infielder anyway.

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:21:00 PM (view original):

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:05:00 PM (view original):

Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 1:00:00 PM (view original):
I know you are based on the players you've coveted in trade chats and the like. I know BP does, because he always has a few in his organization. In fact, the last two good ones I got were poached from him.

I just don't know how to quantify the difference as far as wins above replacement. I suspect going to the lineup I'm considering will be of help, especially with the bullpen I've developed, but it hasn't worked for the Red Sox in real life.

I'm no expert like robusk or rlahann but strong Def in the Infield totally helps out the pitching staff. My pitchers have all been better since focusing there. Helps them get out of jams and keeps the pitch count down imo.

Looks like I only had 2 pitchers end last season in hr above a 3.94 era.

Posted by moy23 on 7/8/2010 1:05:00 PM (view original):

Posted by r0b0t on 7/8/2010 1:00:00 PM (view original):
I know you are based on the players you've coveted in trade chats and the like. I know BP does, because he always has a few in his organization. In fact, the last two good ones I got were poached from him.

I just don't know how to quantify the difference as far as wins above replacement. I suspect going to the lineup I'm considering will be of help, especially with the bullpen I've developed, but it hasn't worked for the Red Sox in real life.

I'm no expert like robusk or rlahann but strong Def in the Infield totally helps out the pitching staff. My pitchers have all been better since focusing there. Helps them get out of jams and keeps the pitch count down imo.