2000s Week is Next Week (Aug. 18-24)!

[dishnet34]

Hello, everyone! Exciting news coming up - there will be a theme week in Perfect Team 26 leagues the week of Aug. 18-24!

2000s Week is coming next week!

League play next week will be in 2004, a year where a lot of exciting things happened! (List via Paul Sporer)

• Vlad Sr. & Bonds were MVPs... we'll work around Bonds, can't just avoid his years altogether, though, or else half of the 2000s would be off limits
• Johan & Rocket won the CYs
• Bobby Crosby & Jason Bay won the ROYs
• Adrian Beltre led baseball w/48 HRs, highlighting an amazing walk yr
• Ichiro hit an incredible .372 this yr, but of course that card is already out w/his Immortal Seasons offering
• Scotty Pods swiped an MLB-high 70 bases w/Carl Crawford close behind at 59... no one else topped 45
• The Cards had 3 of the top 6 FanGraphs WAR totals (Rolen 3rd, Edmonds 5th, and Pujols 6th)
• Randy Johnson had a 10 WAR season but lost what probably should've been his 6th CY to Clemens (6 WAR)
• 42 pitchers reached 200 IP; 4 reached that mark last yr
• Jake Peavy had a sparkling 2.27 ERA but his season was cut short to injury w/just 166 IP
• Livan Hernandez led the lg w/9 Complete Games; he & the next 4 guys (5 each) totaled 29 CGs that year... there were 28 IN BASEBALL last yr
• Mariano Rivera had 53 SVs and 9 others eclipsed 40 (2 hit 40 last yr)

Not all of these players mentioned are guaranteed next week, but the 2000s take center stage for T4, Clubhouse, and TWIPT with a special focus on '04! Stay tuned next week!

Run environment info for 2004 compared to regular league play environment (2010) is here as well:

[LeeD]

Originally Posted by dishnet34

Livan Hernandez led the lg w/9 Complete Games; he & the next 4 guys (5 each) totaled 29 CGs that year... there were 28 IN BASEBALL last yr

Pretty soon the Players' Association will be lobbying to give starting pitchers a win for lasting 3 innings. "C'mon, he pitched more than any of the six relievers you used tonight. He deserves a W!"

[ojoe]

Originally Posted by dishnet34

we'll work around Bonds, can't just avoid his years altogether, though, or else half of the 2000s would be off limits

What does it mean to "work around" Bonds? It kinda sounds like there's not going to be a Bonds card. I'm hoping there is. I mean, you've already got Clemens, A-Rod, Sosa, McGwire, Ramirez, two Cansecos, two Caminitis, two Palmeiros. I don't get why there's any kind of disclaimer for Bonds.

[LeeD]

Barry is persona non carta due to his non-membership in the union.

[ricktheruler]

What time do new releases usually arrive in the game?

[dishnet34]

Originally Posted by ricktheruler

What time do new releases usually arrive in the game?

Well, I'm glad you ask, because this week has a bit of an addition to what our normal release schedule is (major content on Thursdays of every week):

Today – PTMS Rewards Unveiling – Find out where the other names behind Brown & Kemp slot in the prize package that now includes 3 prizes just for making it!

Tuesday – Tuesday Tournament Treasure Trove (T4) – A collection of Gold and lower cards from 2004.

Wednesday – Clubhouse Update – Cards-only update featuring 2000s players with special focus on 2004.

Thursday – TWIPT – Cards from Perfect through Iron celebrating the 2004 season with a few others from the 2000s mixed in.

Additionally look for LEs, Historical Future Legends, and other assorted hot drops during the week!