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Elendil · 06-17-2008, 09:55 PM

Having largely fulfilled my beta testing responsibilities, I can now return to playing OOTP 2007! Until the 2019 season is complete, that is - then it's over to OOTP 9.

2019 Preview

The Bucs have improved their roster by signing Lockwood, no doubt. They look to be a decent club this year. Their hitting stars include catcher Edward Peterson (career .280/.319/.493, age 30), first baseman Arnie Heard (career .294/.412/.526, age 30), second baseman Garrett Shears (career .269/.349/.446, age 26), and center fielder Aaron Ladner (career .293/.365/.522, age 34). In the rotation they have Sam Lockwood (career 24-18, 3.47, age 27) and Cisco Pena (career 50-29, 4.17, age 27), who is coming off an injury-shortened season.

Prediction: 3rd in the Seward.

The Glacier Pilots' lineup is just downright stacked. However, they are also old, and the team could fall apart any year now. Their stars in the field are catcher Chris Normore (career .286/.350/.439, age 26), first baseman Luke York (career .271/.343/.440, age 31, one of the best-fielding first basemen in the league, converted from the two bag), second baseman Dale Robison (career .295/.381/.501, 217-71 SB-CS, age 30), third baseman Sherman Ferris (career .269/.355/.371, age 33, still an outstanding fielder), shortstop Bob Thompson (career .312/.355/.485, age 25), center fielder Wynn Dunsmore (career .292/.372/.518, age 32), and right fielder Keith Willerton (career .299/.355/.447, age 30). For pitching they will rely especially on Chip Becker (career 134-91, 3.77 ERA, age 38), Arnold Perkins (6-7, 3.68 in his rookie year last year, age 22), and elite closer Donald Wilson (career 66 saves, 2.85 ERA, age 24).

Prediction: 1st in the Denali, returning to the ACS for the first time since 2014.

They haven't finished above .400 in four years, and their small fanbase is dwindling further. How much longer before they go bankrupt? Only extreme tight-fistedness is keeping them afloat.

They have only two recognizable contributors on offense: catcher Dave Lepine (career .266/.317/.419, age 31, one of the best defensive catchers in AKL history) and left fielder Ken Talley (career .339/.392/.572, age 27). Their starting rotation is horrid, apart perhaps from youngster Ed Gallagher, who put up subpar 4-10, 6.17 ERA numbers in his rookie year last year but is only 21 and expected to be big.

Despite their shrewd offseason moves, the Jets are still a good way from contending. In the field they have catcher "Big Morrey" (Karl Morrisey) (career .303/.363/.448, age 28), shortstop Brett Small (career .293/.362/.474, age 28), center fielder Francis Ikarashi (career .293/.418/.403, age 37), and right fielder Dale Clement (career .261/.320/.426 in single-A, age 28). Their biggest pitching standout is young Ron Gunter (6-7, 4.56 with Whitehorse last year as a rookie, age 24).

Prediction: 4th in the Seward.

Can the Panners recapture the title? Despite inevitable entropy, they still have an enviable lineup, featuring catcher Eric Alcock (career .301/.367/.540, age 28), first baseman Ralph Collette (career .286/.368/.488, age 39, still a great fielder at both first and second), third baseman Mark Beach (career .321/.384/.398, age 26), shortstop Matthew Bartholomew (say that three times fast) (career .274/.343/.432, age 26), left fielder Ben Boyer (career .284/.350/.398 in single-A, age 28), and center fielder Camden Neal (career .279/.340/.401, 194-44 SB-CS, age 26, very good fielder). Their above-average rotation features Eugene Pond (career 93-51, 3.50 ERA, age 31), Monzaemon "Money" Mihashi (career 85-62, 3.66 ERA, age 43), and Mark Deacon (career 37-23, 3.62 ERA, age 29). Closer Jon Funk (career 53 saves, 2.62 ERA, age 25) is among the very best in Alaska.

Prediction: 1st in the Denali.

Juneau and Fairbanks are by now bitter antagonists, perhaps almost as bitter as Kodiak and Fairbanks. The Senators have finished in second place each of the last three years, following the 2015 season in which Fairbanks finished in second behind Juneau. There is no question that these two teams dominate the Denali and perhaps will dominate the division for years to come. Can the Senators finally break through this year?

A quick survey of their roster suggests that they cannot. Their only offensive stars are second baseman Aaron Randolph (career .327/.376/.550, age 28), third baseman George Robertson (career .301/.361/.411, age 30), shortstop Gates Matkin (career .301/.364/.422, 107-36 SB-CS, age 29), left fielder Tommy Okawa (career .318/.465/.422 - no that OBP is not a typo, age 32), and right fielder Kisei Suto (career .321/.404/.520, age 30). Top pitchers include familiar faces Bill Colwill (career 60-47, 188 saves but now a starter, 3.62 ERA, age 37), Don Taggart (career 97-77, 3.48 ERA, age 34), and closer Floyd Arrington (career 112 saves, 2.61 ERA, age 32).

Prediction: 3rd in the Denali. Yes, that's right - bold prediction that someone will pass Juneau. As for whom, that will have to wait until tomorrow.

06-17-2008, 09:55 PM	#215 (permalink)
Elendil Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the dynasty forum Posts: 2,176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Having largely fulfilled my beta testing responsibilities, I can now return to playing OOTP 2007! Until the 2019 season is complete, that is - then it's over to OOTP 9. 2019 Preview The Bucs have improved their roster by signing Lockwood, no doubt. They look to be a decent club this year. Their hitting stars include catcher Edward Peterson (career .280/.319/.493, age 30), first baseman Arnie Heard (career .294/.412/.526, age 30), second baseman Garrett Shears (career .269/.349/.446, age 26), and center fielder Aaron Ladner (career .293/.365/.522, age 34). In the rotation they have Sam Lockwood (career 24-18, 3.47, age 27) and Cisco Pena (career 50-29, 4.17, age 27), who is coming off an injury-shortened season. Prediction: 3rd in the Seward. The Glacier Pilots' lineup is just downright stacked. However, they are also old, and the team could fall apart any year now. Their stars in the field are catcher Chris Normore (career .286/.350/.439, age 26), first baseman Luke York (career .271/.343/.440, age 31, one of the best-fielding first basemen in the league, converted from the two bag), second baseman Dale Robison (career .295/.381/.501, 217-71 SB-CS, age 30), third baseman Sherman Ferris (career .269/.355/.371, age 33, still an outstanding fielder), shortstop Bob Thompson (career .312/.355/.485, age 25), center fielder Wynn Dunsmore (career .292/.372/.518, age 32), and right fielder Keith Willerton (career .299/.355/.447, age 30). For pitching they will rely especially on Chip Becker (career 134-91, 3.77 ERA, age 38), Arnold Perkins (6-7, 3.68 in his rookie year last year, age 22), and elite closer Donald Wilson (career 66 saves, 2.85 ERA, age 24). Prediction: 1st in the Denali, returning to the ACS for the first time since 2014. They haven't finished above .400 in four years, and their small fanbase is dwindling further. How much longer before they go bankrupt? Only extreme tight-fistedness is keeping them afloat. They have only two recognizable contributors on offense: catcher Dave Lepine (career .266/.317/.419, age 31, one of the best defensive catchers in AKL history) and left fielder Ken Talley (career .339/.392/.572, age 27). Their starting rotation is horrid, apart perhaps from youngster Ed Gallagher, who put up subpar 4-10, 6.17 ERA numbers in his rookie year last year but is only 21 and expected to be big. Despite their shrewd offseason moves, the Jets are still a good way from contending. In the field they have catcher "Big Morrey" (Karl Morrisey) (career .303/.363/.448, age 28), shortstop Brett Small (career .293/.362/.474, age 28), center fielder Francis Ikarashi (career .293/.418/.403, age 37), and right fielder Dale Clement (career .261/.320/.426 in single-A, age 28). Their biggest pitching standout is young Ron Gunter (6-7, 4.56 with Whitehorse last year as a rookie, age 24). Prediction: 4th in the Seward. Can the Panners recapture the title? Despite inevitable entropy, they still have an enviable lineup, featuring catcher Eric Alcock (career .301/.367/.540, age 28), first baseman Ralph Collette (career .286/.368/.488, age 39, still a great fielder at both first and second), third baseman Mark Beach (career .321/.384/.398, age 26), shortstop Matthew Bartholomew (say that three times fast) (career .274/.343/.432, age 26), left fielder Ben Boyer (career .284/.350/.398 in single-A, age 28), and center fielder Camden Neal (career .279/.340/.401, 194-44 SB-CS, age 26, very good fielder). Their above-average rotation features Eugene Pond (career 93-51, 3.50 ERA, age 31), Monzaemon "Money" Mihashi (career 85-62, 3.66 ERA, age 43), and Mark Deacon (career 37-23, 3.62 ERA, age 29). Closer Jon Funk (career 53 saves, 2.62 ERA, age 25) is among the very best in Alaska. Prediction: 1st in the Denali. Juneau and Fairbanks are by now bitter antagonists, perhaps almost as bitter as Kodiak and Fairbanks. The Senators have finished in second place each of the last three years, following the 2015 season in which Fairbanks finished in second behind Juneau. There is no question that these two teams dominate the Denali and perhaps will dominate the division for years to come. Can the Senators finally break through this year? A quick survey of their roster suggests that they cannot. Their only offensive stars are second baseman Aaron Randolph (career .327/.376/.550, age 28), third baseman George Robertson (career .301/.361/.411, age 30), shortstop Gates Matkin (career .301/.364/.422, 107-36 SB-CS, age 29), left fielder Tommy Okawa (career .318/.465/.422 - no that OBP is not a typo, age 32), and right fielder Kisei Suto (career .321/.404/.520, age 30). Top pitchers include familiar faces Bill Colwill (career 60-47, 188 saves but now a starter, 3.62 ERA, age 37), Don Taggart (career 97-77, 3.48 ERA, age 34), and closer Floyd Arrington (career 112 saves, 2.61 ERA, age 32). Prediction: 3rd in the Denali. Yes, that's right - bold prediction that someone will pass Juneau. As for whom, that will have to wait until tomorrow.