My dominance start in a solo league

Broth32 · 07-09-2009, 10:26 AM

Take a look at my 2009 Indians. 50-17 (I play out every game) - & look and the AL league leaders... I have never dominated like this - not with any team in any series of OOTP. It's like I can't lose - I'll be down by a couple runs in the 6th/7th inning and I know my guys will put together or 5 run 8th to take the lead - I'm loving it!

Broth32 · 07-10-2009, 10:44 AM

Damn - I should have never posted this - I have lost 4 out of the last five games since posting

Dave1408 · 07-10-2009, 01:26 PM

I'm actually pretty curious to know how the Nationals are doing so well in your league!!

griffeyin98 · 07-10-2009, 08:25 PM

I'm curious to know how many Indians had their ratings "adjusted"

Broth32 · 07-10-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by griffeyin98

I'm curious to know how many Indians had their ratings "adjusted"

I'm a huge sim player so that would make a big ZERO! I'm playing with the default roster set after the patch. If I get time I'll some of the career year some of my players are having

hitmanwa · 07-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Read your emails much?

Broth32 · 07-10-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hitmanwa

Read your emails much?

what is that supposed to mean?

damientheomen3 · 07-10-2009, 10:22 PM

166 unread emails

Broth32 · 07-10-2009, 10:36 PM

ahhh - got it. You should see my quick sim league I played a couple years ago. I think I had over 2,000 "unread" e-mails. I hardly ever click on the stories.

Overkill · 07-10-2009, 11:59 PM

Out of curiosity, do you happen to use the "Take Pitch" function a lot? The reason I ask is that I recently had a Blue Jays career going where I played out every game, and was I think 34-6 when I stopped. I'd constantly take pitches and be done with the other team's starter by the 4th or 5th inning and then just keep doing the same with their bullpen so that in a 3 or 4 game series, I'd undoubtedly pick up the win because the computer AI can't seem to realize that they should demote a position player and bring up an additional pitcher.

Anyways, I could also rely on the 5-run 8th as you mention due to taking many walks and the other team just walking in a few guys. However, it did backfire on me sometimes such as the 161-pitch performance Dallas Braden had where my guys could walk to load the bases, but just couldn't hit.

As I recall, Vernon Wells was hitting about .240 with an OBP of around .450 and 30 SBs. I led the league in team OBP, walks and stolen bases. I probably also led the league in being caught stealing, but that wasn't a big deal.

bucketsndimes · 07-11-2009, 01:20 AM

I expected Cleveland to tear it up this eyar, at least you're doing them justice. Though I am a Yankee fan.

Broth32 · 07-11-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Overkill

Out of curiosity, do you happen to use the "Take Pitch" function a lot? The reason I ask is that I recently had a Blue Jays career going where I played out every game, and was I think 34-6 when I stopped. I'd constantly take pitches and be done with the other team's starter by the 4th or 5th inning and then just keep doing the same with their bullpen so that in a 3 or 4 game series, I'd undoubtedly pick up the win because the computer AI can't seem to realize that they should demote a position player and bring up an additional pitcher.

Anyways, I could also rely on the 5-run 8th as you mention due to taking many walks and the other team just walking in a few guys. However, it did backfire on me sometimes such as the 161-pitch performance Dallas Braden had where my guys could walk to load the bases, but just couldn't hit.

As I recall, Vernon Wells was hitting about .240 with an OBP of around .450 and 30 SBs. I led the league in team OBP, walks and stolen bases. I probably also led the league in being caught stealing, but that wasn't a big deal.

The only time I use the take pitch button is when I accidentally click it if I'm using the mouse

I play "one pitch" mode.

hitmanwa · 07-11-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overkill

Out of curiosity, do you happen to use the "Take Pitch" function a lot? The reason I ask is that I recently had a Blue Jays career going where I played out every game, and was I think 34-6 when I stopped. I'd constantly take pitches and be done with the other team's starter by the 4th or 5th inning and then just keep doing the same with their bullpen so that in a 3 or 4 game series, I'd undoubtedly pick up the win because the computer AI can't seem to realize that they should demote a position player and bring up an additional pitcher.

Anyways, I could also rely on the 5-run 8th as you mention due to taking many walks and the other team just walking in a few guys. However, it did backfire on me sometimes such as the 161-pitch performance Dallas Braden had where my guys could walk to load the bases, but just couldn't hit.

As I recall, Vernon Wells was hitting about .240 with an OBP of around .450 and 30 SBs. I led the league in team OBP, walks and stolen bases. I probably also led the league in being caught stealing, but that wasn't a big deal.

I did that and had a lot of success playing with the Astros. I'd just try to wear their staff down by making them throw a lot of pitches. Lost interest in it after a bit though.

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Broth32 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: C-Town Posts: 384 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11x in 9 posts	My dominate start in a solo league Take a look at my 2009 Indians. 50-17 (I play out every game) - & look and the AL league leaders... I have never dominated like this - not with any team in any series of OOTP. It's like I can't lose - I'll be down by a couple runs in the 6th/7th inning and I know my guys will put together or 5 run 8th to take the lead - I'm loving it! Last edited by Broth32; 07-09-2009 at 10:54 AM.

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07-10-2009, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Broth32 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: C-Town Posts: 384 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11x in 9 posts	Damn - I should have never posted this - I have lost 4 out of the last five games since posting

07-10-2009, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave1408 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 161 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	I'm actually pretty curious to know how the Nationals are doing so well in your league!!

07-10-2009, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
griffeyin98 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 298 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	I'm curious to know how many Indians had their ratings "adjusted"

07-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
hitmanwa Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Read your emails much?

07-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Broth32 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: C-Town Posts: 384 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11x in 9 posts	ahhh - got it. You should see my quick sim league I played a couple years ago. I think I had over 2,000 "unread" e-mails. I hardly ever click on the stories.

07-10-2009, 11:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Overkill Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 142 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12x in 8 posts	Out of curiosity, do you happen to use the "Take Pitch" function a lot? The reason I ask is that I recently had a Blue Jays career going where I played out every game, and was I think 34-6 when I stopped. I'd constantly take pitches and be done with the other team's starter by the 4th or 5th inning and then just keep doing the same with their bullpen so that in a 3 or 4 game series, I'd undoubtedly pick up the win because the computer AI can't seem to realize that they should demote a position player and bring up an additional pitcher. Anyways, I could also rely on the 5-run 8th as you mention due to taking many walks and the other team just walking in a few guys. However, it did backfire on me sometimes such as the 161-pitch performance Dallas Braden had where my guys could walk to load the bases, but just couldn't hit. As I recall, Vernon Wells was hitting about .240 with an OBP of around .450 and 30 SBs. I led the league in team OBP, walks and stolen bases. I probably also led the league in being caught stealing, but that wasn't a big deal.

07-11-2009, 01:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
bucketsndimes Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The States Posts: 409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1x in 1 post	I expected Cleveland to tear it up this eyar, at least you're doing them justice. Though I am a Yankee fan.