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Originally Posted by Ducks_on_the_Pond
This dynasty you came up with is a really cool idea. I've enjoyed reading through your reports. Do you think you would've won that 1 WS title if you had implemented the rule to only acquire players who actually played for Texas right from the start?
My favorite years of MLB were 1975-1986, even though my favorite team (Cleveland) was terrible during that era. I've wanted to do historical simulations, but figured I would miss the scouting element. And since the Indians were awful, I couldn't muster the enthusiasm to replay those years. But your idea is an interesting workaround.
God knows the Indians gave away so much talent in the 70's & 80's, receiving little in return. What if they would've kept guys like Chambliss, Nettles, Eckersley, Gaylord Perry, etc. And then you consider the pitchers they obtained well past their prime, like Steve Carlton, Gooden, Hershiser, and Dennis Martinez. Sort of like in your dynasty, I could build an incredible rotation if I could bring these guys in earlier in their careers.
I wonder if there was some connection between the Rangers & Indians front offices. They were trading partners so often. Think of all the guys who played for both teams - Perry, Blyleven, Harrah, Bell, Hargrove, Len Barker, Julio Franco, Jim Bibby, Jim Kern, David Clyde, Alan Bannister.
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Thanks for your comment.
Maybe I wouldn't have won that particular World Series title in 1979, as Chet Lemon had a big role in it and he didn't fit my current rules. By the way I checked out Chet Lemon and he's still dominating in my universe in 1986, surely a lock for the Hall of Fame. Even though he didn't get in there in real life.
But I think I would have been good enough to win at least 1 World Series title in a re-boot from the start. Heck, I've been unlucky not to have won something even with my new rules implemented. Making the playoffs every year but always coming up short, it's really crazy. If I did it all again I would know better which players to prioritize. But maybe that would be less fun?
I recommend giving the Indians idea a go. Gaylord Perry is a horse in re-calc. And Eck is a monster in the years when he's an SP... he just had a 10 WAR season in my 1986! I'm sure you could do some damage in the AL East.
Yeah, funny about the Rangers/Indians trades... I replicated some of them and made some other deals as well along the way.