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Orcin · 09-16-2019, 11:29 AM

The Colonels start the week with a few changes. Thanks to everyone that took time to give me some advice yesterday. I enjoy tinkering and changing things to see what happens, so it was great to get some fresh ideas. I listened to all of it and implemented all that was possible. There are more additions to come, but the timing depends upon the auction house.

First of all, we have a new middle infield with emphasis on OBP and defense as opposed to SLG and speed. SE Luke Appling will be training at second base and batting leadoff (thanks for pointing him out, old timer). Jackie Robinson will be relocated to the bench to serve as a backup for 1B/2B/3B. Phil Rizzuto will finally get his shot to earn the full-time starting job at shortstop. Honus Wagner was sold last night after weeks of speculation that his time in Louisville was coming to an end (thanks for the confirmation, pappyzan).

I enjoyed having the perfect Wagner card but it was a lot of points allocated to a player that was inconsistent and never great at anything. I also believe strongly in having a defensive shortstop and Wagner never played well enough there to satisfy me. I haven't spent the points yet, but I am sure that I can put them to good use. If Rizzuto doesn't pan out, I could be looking for another shortstop (candidates include that shiny new Boudreau, the Wizard, and Dahlen).

I swapped positions with my corner infielders again, moving Boggs to 3B and Brett to 1B. I have tried it both ways and I feel the overall defense is slightly better this way. Robinson can backup both spots but I will likely play Jackie at 3B and shift Boggs to 1B when Brett is resting. For the majority of the season, Robinson will also be a late-inning defensive replacement at 2B (until Appling is fully trained to 90 there).

I am still sitting on that pile of points (even bigger now) and I am more determined than ever to add another top starter or two, and perhaps another late-inning bullpen arm. I am convinced that strong pitching is the way to win in the post-season, and I need to give Young and Schilling some help (thanks, old timer). However, you can't buy what isn't available, and the release of more missions today will make the AH a crap shoot this week. Patience is needed. I won't pay the early adopter premium for Waddell, but maybe some of the more established pitchers will be on sale to raise points for new missions.

Finally, scoring at Eclipse Park in Louisville should be up a little this year with an upward tweak in BAVG and XBH factors (thanks for the suggestion, brrrdt1). I think my pitching staff will strong enough to convert this to an increase in run differential at home, and give me an advantage in a playoff series against weaker pitching.

I hope that I can remain patient and give these changes time to settle in, avoiding my usual mid-week panic. I also hope that everyone has a great week!

09-16-2019, 11:29 AM	#8
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,879	The Colonels start the week with a few changes. Thanks to everyone that took time to give me some advice yesterday. I enjoy tinkering and changing things to see what happens, so it was great to get some fresh ideas. I listened to all of it and implemented all that was possible. There are more additions to come, but the timing depends upon the auction house. First of all, we have a new middle infield with emphasis on OBP and defense as opposed to SLG and speed. SE Luke Appling will be training at second base and batting leadoff (thanks for pointing him out, old timer). Jackie Robinson will be relocated to the bench to serve as a backup for 1B/2B/3B. Phil Rizzuto will finally get his shot to earn the full-time starting job at shortstop. Honus Wagner was sold last night after weeks of speculation that his time in Louisville was coming to an end (thanks for the confirmation, pappyzan). I enjoyed having the perfect Wagner card but it was a lot of points allocated to a player that was inconsistent and never great at anything. I also believe strongly in having a defensive shortstop and Wagner never played well enough there to satisfy me. I haven't spent the points yet, but I am sure that I can put them to good use. If Rizzuto doesn't pan out, I could be looking for another shortstop (candidates include that shiny new Boudreau, the Wizard, and Dahlen). I swapped positions with my corner infielders again, moving Boggs to 3B and Brett to 1B. I have tried it both ways and I feel the overall defense is slightly better this way. Robinson can backup both spots but I will likely play Jackie at 3B and shift Boggs to 1B when Brett is resting. For the majority of the season, Robinson will also be a late-inning defensive replacement at 2B (until Appling is fully trained to 90 there). I am still sitting on that pile of points (even bigger now) and I am more determined than ever to add another top starter or two, and perhaps another late-inning bullpen arm. I am convinced that strong pitching is the way to win in the post-season, and I need to give Young and Schilling some help (thanks, old timer). However, you can't buy what isn't available, and the release of more missions today will make the AH a crap shoot this week. Patience is needed. I won't pay the early adopter premium for Waddell, but maybe some of the more established pitchers will be on sale to raise points for new missions. Finally, scoring at Eclipse Park in Louisville should be up a little this year with an upward tweak in BAVG and XBH factors (thanks for the suggestion, brrrdt1). I think my pitching staff will strong enough to convert this to an increase in run differential at home, and give me an advantage in a playoff series against weaker pitching. I hope that I can remain patient and give these changes time to settle in, avoiding my usual mid-week panic. I also hope that everyone has a great week!