Thanks very much, Jamee. I've discovered that the dynasties I enjoy the most are the ones in which I can develop the people behind the stats, so to speak. I realize that kind of dynasty is not for everyone, because some people want the OOTP results to come a lot more quickly than I usually move. Pat O'Farrell played for the Red Sox for over 20 years, but it took me three years or so to play out that many seasons in OOTP because I wrote so much "other stuff."
One of the best things about this dynasty forum is the fact that the writers here use so many different styles. Some of us try more than one thing; I also enjoy league-based stories like the Keystone League report. A story like this one, however, will always be my "signature" format, I suppose.
To be mentioned along with Tib, who in my opinion is a legend, is really a compliment. Thanks again. I hope Charlie, Kate, and the rest of the Buckeye League cast will one day be as memorable and enduring as the O'Farrell clan seems to be.
P.S. I've actually had to remind myself that Pat O'Farrell really didn't lead the Red Sox to a kazillion pennants once upon a time, and that Roy Hitt didn't win 300 games in real life.
P.P.S. There will actually be TWO updates tonight, and both will actually deal mostly with on-the-field action!
