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Argonaut · 08-26-2019, 03:39 PM

1976 ALL-STAR BREAK

It's going well for the Texas Rangers at the All-Star Break, as we sit in 1st place above the rival Athletics in the AL West. Although we have the best record in MLB, we are currently on a league-worst 4 game losing streak. We came up short in 2 consecutive doubleheaders against the Brewers, who sit in last place in all of MLB. Go figure.. that's baseball, right?

Texas is sending 6 players to the All-Star game:

Jon Matlack, SP: 12-4, 2.71 ERA, 2.7 WAR
Gaylord Perry, SP: 13-2, 2.31 ERA, 4.2 WAR
Nolan Ryan, SP: 13-3, 2.40 ERA, 3.3 WAR
Bill Madlock, DH: .303/.355/.409, 122 wRC+, 1.5 WAR
Rick Burleson, SS: .308/.360/.387, 119 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
Al Oliver, LF: .301/.358/.448, 136 wRC+, 3.8 WAR

Looking at some of the other players in the league, Rod Carew is batting .384 and has already accumulated 5.0 WAR. The guy is just a monster in my universe, probably even better than he was historically.

Speaking of the Twins, they have Bert Blyleven on the trading block. He pitched a couple of good years for the Rangers historically, and is a future Hall of Famer.. so of course I'm interested. But another ace pitcher? Is that even allowed? I'll see what they're asking, just for fun.

As far as my own ace pitchers go, as noted above 3 of them made the All-Star Game. Fergie Jenkins is missing out, as he's having a down year. I suspect part of this is because Arlington has gone from being a pitcher's park to a hitter's park this year according to OOTP. I don't like how these factors change for no real reason. It should be based on how the park is constructed and the climate and therefore be relatively steady. Anyway, given Fergie focuses on Control over Stuff and Movement, my wager is the new park effects are a net negative for him.

Hope we can hold off Oakland down the stretch.

08-26-2019, 03:39 PM	#19
Argonaut All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 1,085	1976 ALL-STAR BREAK It's going well for the Texas Rangers at the All-Star Break, as we sit in 1st place above the rival Athletics in the AL West. Although we have the best record in MLB, we are currently on a league-worst 4 game losing streak. We came up short in 2 consecutive doubleheaders against the Brewers, who sit in last place in all of MLB. Go figure.. that's baseball, right? Texas is sending 6 players to the All-Star game: Jon Matlack, SP: 12-4, 2.71 ERA, 2.7 WAR Gaylord Perry, SP: 13-2, 2.31 ERA, 4.2 WAR Nolan Ryan, SP: 13-3, 2.40 ERA, 3.3 WAR Bill Madlock, DH: .303/.355/.409, 122 wRC+, 1.5 WAR Rick Burleson, SS: .308/.360/.387, 119 wRC+, 3.0 WAR Al Oliver, LF: .301/.358/.448, 136 wRC+, 3.8 WAR Looking at some of the other players in the league, Rod Carew is batting .384 and has already accumulated 5.0 WAR. The guy is just a monster in my universe, probably even better than he was historically. Speaking of the Twins, they have Bert Blyleven on the trading block. He pitched a couple of good years for the Rangers historically, and is a future Hall of Famer.. so of course I'm interested. But another ace pitcher? Is that even allowed? I'll see what they're asking, just for fun. As far as my own ace pitchers go, as noted above 3 of them made the All-Star Game. Fergie Jenkins is missing out, as he's having a down year. I suspect part of this is because Arlington has gone from being a pitcher's park to a hitter's park this year according to OOTP. I don't like how these factors change for no real reason. It should be based on how the park is constructed and the climate and therefore be relatively steady. Anyway, given Fergie focuses on Control over Stuff and Movement, my wager is the new park effects are a net negative for him. Hope we can hold off Oakland down the stretch. Attached Images __________________ Texas Rangers Dynasty (Est. 1972) Hartford Whalers Dynasty: Brass Bonanza Last edited by Argonaut; 08-28-2019 at 01:22 AM.