OFFICIAL WIS XVIII THREAD: An Ode to Claude Hendrix (1 Viewer)

[Brady Marino]

Bob Hazle (PH)

Better than Gates Brown

PH are a wasted pick anyways

I JUST TOOK A PH! YOU HURT MY FEELINGS!

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

Larry, do you have autism or a form of Aspergers? Serious question.

Help us understand why you're so damn inconsiderate. If it's a mental problem, then mea culpa. But help us understand why you are, well, you.

And how would you feel if he did have an issue? Would that make it ok? Should he have to tell us all of that for us to treat him nice?

Asking if someone has mental health issues really is over the line.

Ok, let's all step back from the ledge. I agree that the mental issue line of questioning is a bit over the line, but a WIS without some sort of MELTDOWN is not a WIS at all. And I don't think most of us think Larry is a bad guy, just really, really inconsiderate. Repeatedly, like years worth. Doesn't mean he's the worst guy ever, but goodness, it can be a bit frustrating.

I mean, we like to get on each other for picking Luis Tiant. A repeated ignorance that you are inconveniencing others, while you are actually, inconveniencing them (or just don't care that you do)? Expect to get called out for it.

If I laugh, 'tis that I may not weep.

I guess I did overstep my boundaries a little bit with questioning larry's mental health. I get it, it's a taboo issue.

But what if I were in a softball league and I was late for every single game. Once in a while would probably be understandable, and if there were substantial issues that kept me from being at our team's games on time, then I guess it'd be understandable. But if I were late just for the hell of it, I'd get kicked out off the team in a heartbeat.

But larry himself has admitted that he's late because he thinks this thing is barely worth his time/energy. So if he's late and causes the whole thing to stop for an hour every time he's up, then he doesn't care because we're not worth his time apparently.

Maybe I read him wrong. Maybe he's just arrogant.

I get it. I wasnt trying to call any one person out or even just single out this instance. I just got the feeling that Larry was starting to not enjoy the poking. If we dont like him holding up the drafts, then we dont let him in the league. If we let him in, we are acknowledging that its ok for him to do what he does, plain and simple.

Sorry if I went off on a rant earlier, was not my intention.

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

Bob Hazle (PH)

Better than Gates Brown

PH are a wasted pick anyways

I JUST TOOK A PH! YOU HURT MY FEELINGS!

Its Koya, what does he know?

 

[Brady Marino]

Bob Hazle (PH)

Better than Gates Brown

PH are a wasted pick anyways

I JUST TOOK A PH! YOU HURT MY FEELINGS!

Its Koya, what does he know?

HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW I FEEL!

 

[Eephus]

Less feeling, more drafting

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

IMO he's out for the next one. Unless he can find someone he trusts to give his number to.

 

[Eephus]

IMO he's out for the next one. Unless he can find someone he trusts to give his number to.

BTTFIV is coming up soon.

 

[Koya]

Tre, should pick in next 10 or so, if not I'll just let it be skipped to not hold this up.

 

[the moops]

I'm fine with keeping him, but after his first missed pick, he goes on a 15 min clock for the rest of draft

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Tre, should pick in next 10 or so, if not I'll just let it be skipped to not hold this up.

Huh? I'm at the bar, so I'm skip town if I come up tonight

 

[Koya]

Fred Holdsworth, CL 1970's

 

[Koya]

Tre, should pick in next 10 or so, if not I'll just let it be skipped to not hold this up.

Huh? I'm at the bar, so I'm skip town if I come up tonight

Cool. Drink one for me.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I think Larry should have two teams next time, and a three hour clock.

 

[Eephus]

17 . 14 - TRE - Drinkin & skippin

17 . 15 - Sparty - Up no clock

17 . 16 - SNC

17 . 17 - Hoos

17 . 18 - Rodg

17 . 19 - Bradymarino

17 . 20 - Frosty

17 . 21 - Bogart

17 . 22 - Larryboy

17 . 23 - Kraft

17 . 24 - Pumpnick

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Whooooooooooooo

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

I think Larry should have two teams next time, and a three hour clock.

And they should draft at #6 and #18 so there is maximum space between each pick.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Sparty 17.15 Andy Rincon RP 1980s

SNC (per list) 17.16 Todd Burns RP 1980s

 

[larry_boy_44]

Larry, do you have autism or a form of Aspergers? Serious question.

Help us understand why you're so damn inconsiderate. If it's a mental problem, then mea culpa. But help us understand why you are, well, you.

And how would you feel if he did have an issue? Would that make it ok? Should he have to tell us all of that for us to treat him nice?

Asking if someone has mental health issues really is over the line.

Ok, let's all step back from the ledge. I agree that the mental issue line of questioning is a bit over the line, but a WIS without some sort of MELTDOWN is not a WIS at all. And I don't think most of us think Larry is a bad guy, just really, really inconsiderate. Repeatedly, like years worth. Doesn't mean he's the worst guy ever, but goodness, it can be a bit frustrating.

I mean, we like to get on each other for picking Luis Tiant. A repeated ignorance that you are inconveniencing others, while you are actually, inconveniencing them (or just don't care that you do)? Expect to get called out for it.

If I laugh, 'tis that I may not weep.

I guess I did overstep my boundaries a little bit with questioning larry's mental health. I get it, it's a taboo issue.

But what if I were in a softball league and I was late for every single game. Once in a while would probably be understandable, and if there were substantial issues that kept me from being at our team's games on time, then I guess it'd be understandable. But if I were late just for the hell of it, I'd get kicked out off the team in a heartbeat.

But larry himself has admitted that he's late because he thinks this thing is barely worth his time/energy. So if he's late and causes the whole thing to stop for an hour every time he's up, then he doesn't care because we're not worth his time apparently.

Maybe I read him wrong. Maybe he's just arrogant.

I'm late because stuff happens. In case you haven't noticed (as i tried to point out to Doctor D), I haven't been on in the morning a lot. Its not an inconsiderate thing, its just what happens.

I'm late normally because when I'm working (I'm not at the moment, I'm just busy away from the computer), I have a job that suddenly takes me away without notice (I'm basically an operator, just with computers). So I might have a pick ready to go and then suddenly get a ridiculous, obnoxious, angry person on the phone whining about how their computer won't work, and I have to spend 30 minutes explaining to them how to turn the stupid thing on (it happens).

Its not inconsiderate, its just life. I can't email lists every time I go away because its not something scheduled, I don't have meetings, I don't have schedules, I just have when a phone rings and I'm stuck on it until the call is over, no web access. And now, I just have a wife that needs me to get stuff done for her and so I'm not always able to check as much as I like (and the last few days have figured I'd be here around 11, but it ended up being noon).

I just don't say anything because I've had peope on me since before the first draft. any excuse I make or explanation I give would do nothing but give people more ammunition, so I shut up and ignore it because I enjoy the drafting and the sim game.

 

[RnR]

Larry, we miss you. Please stay and chat.

 

[rodg12]

17.18 - Pie Traynor, 3B, 1920s

Fills 2 needs for me. Great defensive replacement/occasional starter at 3B for Killebrew and a 20s guy.

 

[Brady Marino]

17.19- SP Lefty Gomez, 1930s

His stats normalize a lot better than they actually were in the year I'm taking him.

 

[Frostillicus]

17.20 C Spud Davis, 1930s

Was hoping to get Bubbles Hargrave here. Thanks a lot, Obama.

 

[larry_boy_44]

sent two man list to RnR and Brady Marino for the morning... if one of the guys are picked when my second pick comes up, skip me.

 

[Greco]

 

[Super Nintendo Chalmers]

Rodg/Sparty thanks for making picks for me. After the next name on the list go ahead and disregard. If it gets back to me after that pick please skip and I will catchup either Friday/Saturday. Thanks.

 

[AcerFC]

OK, Finally have a complete lineup. Will probably look something like this. Didnt expect to have the best team but surprised it is second worst

1. Pete Rose 355, 434, 519 B+/B-
2. F Fritsch 326, 382, 470 B/A+
3. Mattingly 353, 394, 560 A/C+
4. Griff jr 318, 393, 650 B/C+
5. C Ripken 324, 374, 560 A/B
6. Cedeno 328, 392, 546 B-/A-
7. Dickey. 322, 403, 553 B+/B+
8. Yost 291, 426, 395 C/B-

Pitching

Pedro, 217 1.47 era,.160 oav, .69 whip, 1.22 Bb/9, 8.37 k/9
Seaver, 287, 1.87, .211, .98, 1.96, 7.85
Schilling 260, 3.11, .226, .97, 1.10, 7.48

Grove 307, 1.89, .221, 1.02, 1.88, 7

5th starter/Long Relief

D McLain 336 2.24, .216, .99, 1.76, 6.23

Closer

Quisenberry, 139, 1.87, .228, .93, .72, 3.08

Bullpen

Tom L Hughes ®

Hugh Bedient ®

Gorge Mogridge (L)

 

[AcerFC]

Bogart- OTC til :00 (not sure what time zone he is)
Larryboy- On Deck and sent a list (Thank you)
Kraft- In the Hole

Pumpnick- Looking to trade an OF for a P
Pumpnick
Kraft
Larryboy
Bogart
Frosty
Bradymarino
Rodg

 

[the moops]

What does Larry expect us to do with his phone number that he won't give it out?

 

[jfranco77]

Harry Krause P 1900s

Blame the guy who took McQuillan. I only have 3 starters and I wanted a guy who could give me a spot start here and there.

Hopefully I'll remember to start Krause in Tiger Stadium or Sicks or maybe Camden.

 

[Kraft...]

Bogy is central, i'll text him around 9:30 if he doesn't show up before then

 

[Kraft...]

Bogy says Skip

 

[Kraft...]

how long is LB clock? He's central IIRC

 

[AcerFC]

how long is LB clock? He's central IIRC

He sent lists to brady and RnR

 

[rodg12]

sent two man list to RnR and Brady Marino for the morning... if one of the guys are picked when my second pick comes up, skip me.

Just texted Brady about the LB list...

 

[jfranco77]

OK, sorry I got swamped and didn't post these yesterday. Still have some data entry to do but getting closer.

Owner Total
DrD 1,212
RNR 1,170
Sparty 1,128
avoid 1,123
dougb 1,119
SNC 1,107
jfranco 1,105
moops 1,086
Brady 1,068
ChemX 1,049
Kraft 1,026
TRE 1,021
eephus 1,009
Pump 979
Rodg 929
Hoos 898
Frosti 891
Socal 852
Bogart 830
Larry 825
arsenal 823
Koya 822
Greco 818
acer 697

 

[rodg12]

Rodg/Sparty thanks for making picks for me. After the next name on the list go ahead and disregard. If it gets back to me after that pick please skip and I will catchup either Friday/Saturday. Thanks.

Will do.

 

[AcerFC]

sent two man list to RnR and Brady Marino for the morning... if one of the guys are picked when my second pick comes up, skip me.

Just texted Brady about the LB list...

lol, so did I

 

[RnR]

Larry pick coming

 

[Kraft...]

how long is LB clock? He's central IIRC

He sent lists to brady and RnR

Way to go Lawrence!

 

[RnR]

Larry: William Fischer (CA) - Federal League

 

[AcerFC]

oof, not even 100 points closer to the next guy

Looks like I am the stepping stone

 

[Koya]

OK, sorry I got swamped and didn't post these yesterday. Still have some data entry to do but getting closer.

Owner Total
DrD 1,212
RNR 1,170
Sparty 1,128
avoid 1,123
dougb 1,119
SNC 1,107
jfranco 1,105
moops 1,086
Brady 1,068
ChemX 1,049
Kraft 1,026
TRE 1,021
eephus 1,009
Pump 979
Rodg 929
Hoos 898
Frosti 891
Socal 852
Bogart 830
Larry 825
arsenal 823
Koya 822
Greco 818
acer 697

Wow, worst ive ever done in one of these (not that I usually do all that well). Then again, not feeling it this go around in any case.

 

[Kraft...]

Doug Rau, RP 70s

 

[Doug B]

oof, not even 100 points closer to the next guy

Looks like I am the stepping stone

You're in Safeco with solid pitching and better than average defense ... your squad will compete. Offense-suppressing fields are a great equalizer in these things.

What brings your J-Ranking down so much, basically, is low team OBP and SLG. With your home stadium, it's good to be able to rely on walks because Safeco suppress base hits so much. See the way SoCal built his squad for Target Field with several OBP freaks.

 

[Pumpnick]

Billy Herman 30s

John hiller 70s

 

[Doug B]

Doug Rau, RP 70s

Keep thinking that something around 3 BB/9 is going to be the magic number in this thing. I have one reliever (Shantz) at 3.05 BB/9, just like Rau. Curious to see how they do.

 

[AcerFC]

oof, not even 100 points closer to the next guy

Looks like I am the stepping stone

You're in Safeco with solid pitching and better than average defense ... your squad will compete. Offense-suppressing fields are a great equalizer in these things.

What brings your J-Ranking down so much, basically, is low team OBP and SLG. With your home stadium, it's good to be able to rely on walks because Safeco suppress base hits so much. See the way SoCal built his squad for Target Field with several OBP freaks.

Good info to know for next time. Although an on base % of 41% for the team doesnt seem that bad to me. Guess I need to check other teams

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Mornin'

 

[Doug B]

John hiller 70s

If his HR/9 would've been about 50% better (my park is +2 HRs to both fields), I'd have taken him last turn.

 

[Koya]

oof, not even 100 points closer to the next guy

Looks like I am the stepping stone

You're in Safeco with solid pitching and better than average defense ... your squad will compete. Offense-suppressing fields are a great equalizer in these things.

What brings your J-Ranking down so much, basically, is low team OBP and SLG. With your home stadium, it's good to be able to rely on walks because Safeco suppress base hits so much. See the way SoCal built his squad for Target Field with several OBP freaks.

Good info to know for next time. Although an on base % of 41% for the team doesnt seem that bad to me. Guess I need to check other teams

Also, while obviously jfranco is the most accomplished WIS player here it's not the only successful approach. SCBF seems to outperform rankings and he builds from pitching. I've outperformed and usually build for a lineup ( ie I have a leadoff guy with no pop but lots of on base which has worked in the past).

That said I have a feeling I'll be worse than usual here though (hopefully) not bottom of the barrel).