One unretires, one vaporizes

wireman · 03-14-2002, 09:03 PM

This may have been discussed before, but I don't remember if it was resolved:

I'm playing 1958 right now, Lahman's rosters. I just noticed that Minnie Minoso disappeared several days ago. No trace of him anywhere. Interestingly, Andy Pafko, who had retired at the end of the '57 season, has stepped into his old job with the White Sox. He's doing quite well, too.

I'd love to see Minoso back in the league; is he gone forever? Does anybody know?

-- Louie

wireman · 03-15-2002, 05:01 AM

On closer inspection, I find that three other players have unretired.

One of them, who is over 40, went straight to the DL without playing an inning!

Well, I did say I loved how unpredictable this game is.

--Louie

Scott Vibert · 03-15-2002, 05:45 AM

What version of the Lahman database are you using?

I'm wondering if this might be occurring because now player numbers are recycled in Historical leagues... but I'd definitely need more information first.

wireman · 03-15-2002, 06:08 AM

I'm using the resorted database from Boys-of-Summer.com.

-- Louie

wireman · 03-16-2002, 06:17 AM

Player numbers are recycled? That's strictly over my head.

Anything else that might serve to enlighten me? Is this a known problem? Mostly, it's just curiosity on my part, since it's not killing my league. Just like to have some hint as to what's going on.

Much obliged.

-- Louie

03-14-2002, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in extremis Posts: 696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24x in 5 posts	One unretires, one vaporizes This may have been discussed before, but I don't remember if it was resolved: I'm playing 1958 right now, Lahman's rosters. I just noticed that Minnie Minoso disappeared several days ago. No trace of him anywhere. Interestingly, Andy Pafko, who had retired at the end of the '57 season, has stepped into his old job with the White Sox. He's doing quite well, too. I'd love to see Minoso back in the league; is he gone forever? Does anybody know? -- Louie __________________ Louie ----- "I will fight no more forever." --Chief Joseph

03-15-2002, 05:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in extremis Posts: 696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24x in 5 posts	On closer inspection, I find that three other players have unretired. One of them, who is over 40, went straight to the DL without playing an inning! Well, I did say I loved how unpredictable this game is. --Louie __________________ Louie ----- "I will fight no more forever." --Chief Joseph

03-15-2002, 06:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in extremis Posts: 696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24x in 5 posts	I'm using the resorted database from Boys-of-Summer.com. -- Louie __________________ Louie ----- "I will fight no more forever." --Chief Joseph

03-16-2002, 06:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in extremis Posts: 696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24x in 5 posts	Player numbers are recycled? That's strictly over my head. Anything else that might serve to enlighten me? Is this a known problem? Mostly, it's just curiosity on my part, since it's not killing my league. Just like to have some hint as to what's going on. Much obliged. -- Louie __________________ Louie ----- "I will fight no more forever." --Chief Joseph

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-15-2002, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 7,551 Thanks: 72 Thanked 48x in 30 posts	What version of the Lahman database are you using? I'm wondering if this might be occurring because now player numbers are recycled in Historical leagues... but I'd definitely need more information first.