Pirates Play Moneyball 1951 - ???? - Page 6

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

Fantastic stuff bud, congratulations.

So you're not even playing out the post-season games?

Well, first chance I've had but I didn't. I haven't played out any games in this save.

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 10:39 AM

Took 18 years to win the first. Wonder if I can win another before Barry Bonds shows up?

luckymann · 07-06-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Well, first chance I've had but I didn't. I haven't played out any games in this save.

Well you got the desired result - well done. Now for back-to-back!

luckymann · 07-06-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Took 18 years to win the first. Wonder if I can win another before Barry Bonds shows up?

For the 6 years you can afford him...

If that...

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 10:59 AM

Players will sometimes sign multi year contracts that run into what would be free agent years. I got a couple years past the first free agent year with Maz and Hubbs and, going back to the 50s more than a couple with Gus Bell and Frank Thomas. I'd have to look. Clemente and Stargell too.

Its easy to get the impression seeing free agents leaving every year that they all leave as soon as they can.

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 11:01 AM

Bell and Thomas signing long term were cool. When the team was terrible most players were looking to bail. Arb players wouldn't talk contract. They'd just say take it to arb. They must have really hated management. Amazing. Anne Bonny is such a nice lady!!!

Denville Dog · 07-06-2021, 07:24 PM

Great read Brad K!

Thank you.

luckymann · 07-06-2021, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Bell and Thomas signing long term were cool. When the team was terrible most players were looking to bail. Arb players wouldn't talk contract. They'd just say take it to arb. They must have really hated management. Amazing. Anne Bonny is such a nice lady!!!

Maybe she should put her cutlass away during negs...

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Denville Dog

Great read Brad K!

Thank you.

Thank you. And if you have any suggestions please post them. As you can see I've improved a lot since the first few posts.

Brad K · 07-06-2021, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luckymann

Maybe she should put her cutlass away during negs...

Hmmm... I suppose I should comment on the origin of Anne Bonny as GM.

Several years ago I was in a Diamond Mind league. The teams were fake and the players, well stars rated on their seven best years is pretty fake.

The team manager didn't do anything. Just a name. My team was the Treasure Island Pirates so I picked Jose Gaspar to be my manager. A real Pirate to manage the Pirates and local flavor to boot. He's probably a myth but the Gasparilla Festival is named after him.

The commissioner said no, I had to have a real manager from era we were playing. So when I got OOTP I returned to the idea of a real pirate to run the Pirates and Anne Bonny got the job.

Brad K · 07-07-2021, 11:36 PM

In my area (Tampa Bay region) for those of us not right on the coast Tropical Storm and Hurricane Elsa turned out to be like an extended summer Gulf Effect storm. I haven't seen specifically but I expect there was some storm surge flooding in coastal areas but for those of us not right on the coast it turned out not to be much. I just finished picking up the downed palm branches. Ten minutes work and broken up they all fit in the trash can.

luckymann · 07-07-2021, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

In my area (Tampa Bay region)Tropical Storm and Hurricane Elsa turned out to be like an extended summer Gulf Effect storm. I haven't seen specifically but I expect there was some storm surge flooding in coastal areas. I just finished picking up the downed palm branches. Ten minutes work and broken up they all fit in the trash can.

Good to hear you're OK. Hope there was no damage to the WS trophy...

Brad K · 07-08-2021, 01:20 AM

WS Trophy is fine in the bytes on my computer. But perhaps I should consider cloud storage for additional safety?

luckymann · 07-08-2021, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

WS Trophy is fine in the bytes on my computer. But perhaps I should consider cloud storage for additional safety?

Excellent idea. Upsize it to allow for future additions to your silverware collection...

Brad K · 07-08-2021, 08:39 AM

Here we go, its said winning is easier than repeating.

I think I overpaid Clemente on his extension. I think it was a temporary caffeine deficiency.

luckymann · 07-08-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Here we go, its said winning is easier than repeating.

I think I overpaid Clemente on his extension. I think it was a temporary caffeine deficiency.

Let's do this! My weenie of green is at your service...

Brad K · 07-08-2021, 09:36 AM

Pirates management is getting a bit weary of negative press coverage. They're going to find a way to upset the news cycle in their favor!

luckymann · 07-08-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

Pirates management is getting a bit weary of negative press coverage. They're going to find a way to upset the news cycle in their favor!

A story about their fan base extending to the Antipodes sounds like just the thing. I shall forward a picture of myself holding my weenie if that helps.

Brad K · 07-08-2021, 09:41 AM

The only effect of the Green Weenie is to jinx other teams and its power can be depleted from over use. (Actually I think the Terrible Towel is much more formidable.)

luckymann · 07-08-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

The only effect of the Green Weenie is to jinx other teams and its power can be depleted from over use. (Actually I think the Terrible Towel is much more formidable.)

Yes, that problem is universal. Overuse of my weenie has given me no end of trouble over the years...

07-06-2021, 10:39 AM	#102
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Took 18 years to win the first. Wonder if I can win another before Barry Bonds shows up? __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-06-2021, 10:59 AM	#105
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Players will sometimes sign multi year contracts that run into what would be free agent years. I got a couple years past the first free agent year with Maz and Hubbs and, going back to the 50s more than a couple with Gus Bell and Frank Thomas. I'd have to look. Clemente and Stargell too. Its easy to get the impression seeing free agents leaving every year that they all leave as soon as they can. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-06-2021, 11:01 AM	#106
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Bell and Thomas signing long term were cool. When the team was terrible most players were looking to bail. Arb players wouldn't talk contract. They'd just say take it to arb. They must have really hated management. Amazing. Anne Bonny is such a nice lady!!! __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act. Last edited by Brad K; 07-06-2021 at 11:05 AM.

07-07-2021, 11:36 PM	#111
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	In my area (Tampa Bay region) for those of us not right on the coast Tropical Storm and Hurricane Elsa turned out to be like an extended summer Gulf Effect storm. I haven't seen specifically but I expect there was some storm surge flooding in coastal areas but for those of us not right on the coast it turned out not to be much. I just finished picking up the downed palm branches. Ten minutes work and broken up they all fit in the trash can. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act. Last edited by Brad K; 07-08-2021 at 01:19 AM.

07-08-2021, 01:20 AM	#113
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	WS Trophy is fine in the bytes on my computer. But perhaps I should consider cloud storage for additional safety? __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-06-2021, 07:24 PM	#107
Denville Dog Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 26	Great read Brad K! Thank you.

07-08-2021, 08:39 AM	#115
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Here we go, its said winning is easier than repeating. I think I overpaid Clemente on his extension. I think it was a temporary caffeine deficiency. Attached Images __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act. Last edited by Brad K; 07-08-2021 at 08:44 AM.

07-08-2021, 09:36 AM	#117
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Pirates management is getting a bit weary of negative press coverage. They're going to find a way to upset the news cycle in their favor! __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-08-2021, 09:41 AM	#119
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	The only effect of the Green Weenie is to jinx other teams and its power can be depleted from over use. (Actually I think the Terrible Towel is much more formidable.) __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.