4-man rotation in '77?

GrimmyDee · 02-24-2009, 03:15 AM

Just tinkering around with a new historical league in OOTP9 after having imported my old league from OOTP2007 and something struck me a little odd.

Did rotations in 1977 generally go with a 4-man?

I could just be spoiled by today's modern game, but I am having a hard time recalling when the 5-man rotation became commonplace.

Any help would be appreciated.

PhillieFever · 02-24-2009, 04:40 PM

The Dodgers went to a 5 man rotation as early as 1971 while the Orioles stuck with the 4 man into the 80's,but overall,most teams made the transition between 74 and 75.

GrimmyDee · 02-28-2009, 06:08 AM

Much appreciated! Loving your dynasty by the way...

PhillieFever · 02-28-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrimmyDee

Much appreciated! Loving your dynasty by the way...

You're welcome,and thank you!

plannine · 02-28-2009, 10:14 AM

Article on IRL subject: Four-man pitching rotation stirs memories and debate - USATODAY.com

captaincarl · 02-28-2009, 12:53 PM

Earl Weaver always used a 4-man rotation when he was managing the Orioles. He figured why take away starts from the four better pitchers.

I think that by now the AI has all the teams in your dynasty with a 5-man rotation with the option of starting the highest rested starter. That means if the #1 starter is as rested as the #5 starter, the AI would start the #1 starter. In other words, after an off day, the AI would usually bypass the #5 starter in favor of those in the 1-4 spots. This way, the starters in the highest positions will get more starts than in a strict 5-man rotation.

In my dynasty with the Red Sox starting in 1978, I am using a 4-man rotation and spotting a 5th starter. I've been trying to follow the exact pitching rotation that they used in RL.

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GrimmyDee Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 279 Thanked 11x in 10 posts	4-man rotation in '77? Just tinkering around with a new historical league in OOTP9 after having imported my old league from OOTP2007 and something struck me a little odd. Did rotations in 1977 generally go with a 4-man? I could just be spoiled by today's modern game, but I am having a hard time recalling when the 5-man rotation became commonplace. Any help would be appreciated.

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plannine Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 486 Thanked 6x in 6 posts	Article on IRL subject: Four-man pitching rotation stirs memories and debate - USATODAY.com __________________ Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa - Casey Stengel

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02-24-2009, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Philly Posts: 5,848 Thanked 289x in 252 posts	The Dodgers went to a 5 man rotation as early as 1971 while the Orioles stuck with the 4 man into the 80's,but overall,most teams made the transition between 74 and 75.

02-28-2009, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
GrimmyDee Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 279 Thanked 11x in 10 posts	Much appreciated! Loving your dynasty by the way...

02-28-2009, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
captaincarl Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Barrington, RI Posts: 3,941 Thanked 97x in 90 posts	Earl Weaver always used a 4-man rotation when he was managing the Orioles. He figured why take away starts from the four better pitchers. I think that by now the AI has all the teams in your dynasty with a 5-man rotation with the option of starting the highest rested starter. That means if the #1 starter is as rested as the #5 starter, the AI would start the #1 starter. In other words, after an off day, the AI would usually bypass the #5 starter in favor of those in the 1-4 spots. This way, the starters in the highest positions will get more starts than in a strict 5-man rotation. In my dynasty with the Red Sox starting in 1978, I am using a 4-man rotation and spotting a 5th starter. I've been trying to follow the exact pitching rotation that they used in RL.