Pirates Play Moneyball 1951 - ???? - Page 13

luckymann · 08-15-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Whoops. I need to remember to post context. Thanks for the reminder.

You kind of had, I see now the trade update was only 3 days after the previous one that gave a rundown of the standings...

Bring it home bud.

Brad K · 08-15-2021, 09:28 PM

Yea, lots of moves. Buddy Bell is making $186k this year vs Phil Garner's $24,320. Some of the other moves got rid of bench players making more than the minimum to replace them with call ups making the minimum. Essentially strengthen the front line a bit and weaken the backup a bit. My payroll started the season at 18th, fell to 20th as other teams brought on more expense and is now back to 18th.

luckymann · 08-15-2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Yea, lots of moves. Buddy Bell is making $186k this year vs Phil Garner's $24,320. Some of the other moves got rid of bench players making more than the minimum to replace them with call ups making the minimum. Essentially strengthen the front line a bit and weaken the backup a bit. My payroll started the season at 18th, fell to 20th as other teams brought on more expense and is now back to 18th.

Aside from the pen that's a solid-looking squad for bottom third percentile payroll...

Brad K · 08-15-2021, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

Aside from the pen that's a solid-looking squad for bottom third percentile payroll...

The Pirates farm produced a lot of talent 69 into the 70s. The Golden Years of the team. In the 70s, 6 1st place finishes, 3 seconds, 1 third. Need that young and cheap talent for moneyball!

luckymann · 08-15-2021, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

The Pirates farm produced a lot of talent 69 into the 70s. The Golden Years of the team. In the 70s, 6 1st place finishes, 3 seconds, 1 third. Need that young and cheap talent for moneyball!

I'm very much looking forward to the We Are Family part of my Bucs save - fingers crossed some of those guys qualify as Legacy Players! And then the Killer Bees not long after!

Brad K · 08-15-2021, 11:27 PM

You'll enjoy the entire 70s in your Bucs save.

Lots of the 79 Bucs were not home grown so I'm probably at a disadvantage toward the end of the decade.

luckymann · 08-16-2021, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

You'll enjoy the entire 70s in your Bucs save.

Lots of the 79 Bucs were not home grown so I'm probably at a disadvantage toward the end of the decade.

You and me both then, brother.

Brad K · 08-16-2021, 10:20 AM

The pen is stronger than Gene Garber's 24th ranking as the top Pirate reliever would indicate. Rich Gossage is there but the game rates him as a starter.

Brad K · 08-16-2021, 11:32 PM

I think the trades helped.

luckymann · 08-17-2021, 12:07 AM

Nice work! Did it easy!

Brad K · 08-18-2021, 12:11 PM

A step closer

Brad K · 08-18-2021, 10:25 PM

There's still next year

luckymann · 08-18-2021, 10:26 PM

After the '07 WS loss I just took, I feel ya, dawg...

Brad K · 08-18-2021, 10:33 PM

Playoff tree

Gary Lavelle RP of the year

Brad K · 08-18-2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

After the '07 WS loss I just took, I feel ya, dawg...

That threw me for a moment. Then I realized 1907

Brad K · 08-20-2021, 10:14 AM

The first sign of spring is near... the crack of a bat on a ball.

Brad K · 08-20-2021, 10:20 PM

Some season opening info

Brad K · 08-22-2021, 11:23 AM

Opened up a bit of a lead at the All Star break.

luckymann · 08-22-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Opened up a bit of a lead at the All Star break.

Looking good with those pesky Metropolitans nowhere to be seen!

Brad K · 08-22-2021, 12:12 PM

Yea, the Mets were quite troublesome for a while. If I can win the East this year I'll have tied the historical Pirates for East wins in the 70s

08-15-2021, 09:28 PM	#242
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Yea, lots of moves. Buddy Bell is making $186k this year vs Phil Garner's $24,320. Some of the other moves got rid of bench players making more than the minimum to replace them with call ups making the minimum. Essentially strengthen the front line a bit and weaken the backup a bit. My payroll started the season at 18th, fell to 20th as other teams brought on more expense and is now back to 18th. Attached Images

08-16-2021, 11:32 PM	#249
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	I think the trades helped. Attached Images Last edited by Brad K; 08-16-2021 at 11:35 PM.

08-17-2021, 12:07 AM	#250
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13,498	Nice work! Did it easy! __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS CUSTOM SAVES ECLIPSE LEAGUE MOON SHOT LEAGUE EVERYMAN LEAGUE GULF LEAGUE USBA

08-18-2021, 12:11 PM	#251
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	A step closer Attached Images

08-18-2021, 10:25 PM	#252
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	There's still next year Attached Images

08-15-2021, 11:27 PM	#246
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	You'll enjoy the entire 70s in your Bucs save. Lots of the 79 Bucs were not home grown so I'm probably at a disadvantage toward the end of the decade.

08-16-2021, 10:20 AM	#248
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	The pen is stronger than Gene Garber's 24th ranking as the top Pirate reliever would indicate. Rich Gossage is there but the game rates him as a starter.

08-18-2021, 10:26 PM	#253
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13,498	After the '07 WS loss I just took, I feel ya, dawg... __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS CUSTOM SAVES ECLIPSE LEAGUE MOON SHOT LEAGUE EVERYMAN LEAGUE GULF LEAGUE USBA

08-18-2021, 10:33 PM	#254
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Playoff tree Gary Lavelle RP of the year Attached Images

08-20-2021, 10:14 AM	#256
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	The first sign of spring is near... the crack of a bat on a ball. Attached Images

08-20-2021, 10:20 PM	#257
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Some season opening info Attached Images

08-22-2021, 11:23 AM	#258
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Opened up a bit of a lead at the All Star break. Attached Images

08-22-2021, 12:12 PM	#260
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	Yea, the Mets were quite troublesome for a while. If I can win the East this year I'll have tied the historical Pirates for East wins in the 70s