OFFICIAL WIS XVIII THREAD: An Ode to Claude Hendrix (3 Viewers)

[Brady Marino]

1.17 Cy Young, SP

"ouch"

 

[rodg12]

1.18 - Steve Carlton, SP, PHI

Brady texted

 

[jfranco77]

I kind of assumed it was 1890. So the first decade is 1890-99 and the last is 2000-09.

 

[Kraft...]

The Nipsey drafting Cy Young shtick back in the day was pretty funny though

How many Cy Young's has your guy won?

 

[Brady Marino]

This may be a reach. This may be a good pick. I honestly don't know, but I'm confident enough in his + stats to roll the dice.

Sing it with me now. You know you want to.

BENNY!

BENNY!

BENNY!

BENNY AND THE FEDS!

1.19- OF Benny Kauff, Indiana Hoosier-Feds

 

[Doug B]

Sparty just texted that he's stuck in a blizzard without internet. Gonna try to get the pick via text...

Oof.

If that has to happen, best that it happens in the first round.

...

Cold Weather Guys -- does having satellite Internet service (HughesNet or similar) allow for blizzard-resistant web surfing, assuming no power outage? Or does the snow affect those dishes the way thunderstorms do ?

 

[Brady Marino]

Sparty just texted that he's stuck in a blizzard without internet. Gonna try to get the pick via text...

Oof.

If that has to happen, best that it happens in the first round.

...

Cold Weather Guys -- does having satellite Internet service (HughesNet or similar) allow for blizzard-resistant web surfing, assuming no power outage? Or does the snow affect those dishes the way thunderstorms do ?

Had it for a while and, while I hated it, I don't remember it being flaky in storms. But it's been almost 9 years and I had it for a short time, so

 

[Frostillicus]

1.20 SP Christy Mathewson

 

[Eephus]

Just started watching the Burns Baseball. Thanks

No spoilers

 

[Doug B]

I kind of assumed it was 1890. So the first decade is 1890-99 and the last is 2000-09.

Ditto.

FWIW, I eventually did that simple statistical analysis about the 1890-1892 guys that I mentioned two weeks or so ago. No outliers or special cookies in those years, neither for batters or pitchers. Just a few extra guys, really.

 

[Koya]

Sparty just texted that he's stuck in a blizzard without internet. Gonna try to get the pick via text...

Oof.

If that has to happen, best that it happens in the first round.

...

Cold Weather Guys -- does having satellite Internet service (HughesNet or similar) allow for blizzard-resistant web surfing, assuming no power outage? Or does the snow affect those dishes the way thunderstorms do ?

Heavy snow will indeed affect it

 

[Brady Marino]

I kind of assumed it was 1890. So the first decade is 1890-99 and the last is 2000-09.

Ditto.

FWIW, I eventually did that simple statistical analysis about the 1890-1892 guys that I mentioned two weeks or so ago. No outliers or special cookies in those years, neither for batters or pitchers. Just a few extra guys, really.

I really don't get the need to cut off years of a decade. Why don't we shave off the last half of the 90s if we're so worried about outliers?

The games happened, people.

 

[Doug B]

This may be a reach. This may be a good pick. I honestly don't know, but I'm confident enough in his + stats to roll the dice.

1.19- OF Benny Kauff, Indiana Hoosier-Feds

One thing I find interesting is that the Federal batters don't take much of a normalization hit at all.

 

[AcerFC]

Just started watching the Burns Baseball. Thanks

No spoilers

I learned something in the first 5 minutes, trolley dodgers.

Makes sense now

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Just started watching the Burns Baseball. Thanks

No spoilers

Someone named Ruth had a few pretty good seasons.

 

[Doug B]

I really don't get the need to cut off years of a decade. Why don't we shave off the last half of the 90s if we're so worried about outliers?
The games happened, people.

I thought we sorta kinda determined to allow 1890-1892? No one seemed opposed

For anyone not around during the holidays, past discussion on the matter upthread.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Just started watching the Burns Baseball. Thanks

No spoilers

I learned something in the first 5 minutes, trolley dodgers.

Makes sense now

Aside from the fact that there are no trolleys in Los Angeles. Not many lakes either for that matter, you'd think for a town that's one of the world's creative centers they could do better than stealing the names of teams they have co-opted.

ETA - everything would have really worked out just fine if the Dodgers had gone to San Francisco and the Giants to LA.

 

[Pumpnick]

bogart and larry around?

 

[Koya]

Just started watching the Burns Baseball. Thanks

No spoilers

I learned something in the first 5 minutes, trolley dodgers.Makes sense now

Aside from the fact that there are no trolleys in Los Angeles. Not many lakes either for that matter, you'd think for a town that's one of the world's creative centers they could do better than stealing the names of teams they have co-opted.

ETA - everything would have really worked out just fine if the Dodgers had gone to San Francisco and the Giants to LA.

LA was a streetcar (trolley) town until the second half of last century.

 

[Bogart]

1.21 - Bob Gibson - SP - 1968

 

[Bogart]

Sorry, missed Frosty's post. Can someone text the next.

 

[Kraft...]

bogart and larry around?

PM your # for texting

 

[Kraft...]

Larry lull

 

[Koya]

Larry lull

Isn't he on permaskip?

 

[Eephus]

This may be a reach. This may be a good pick. I honestly don't know, but I'm confident enough in his + stats to roll the dice.

1.19- OF Benny Kauff, Indiana Hoosier-Feds

One thing I find interesting is that the Federal batters don't take much of a normalization hit at all.

1914 Federal League runs per game was about 6% higher than the two major leagues. In 1915, there was no significant difference.

 

[Doug B]

Larry lull loll

FIFY

 

[Brady Marino]

1.21 - Bob Gibson - SP - 1968

If I didn't gamble on Kauff, this is who I would have taken at 1.19.

 

[rodg12]

Was a real toss-up for me between Gibson and Carlton. Opted for the more innings and the fact that I thought the 70s weren't as deep in this format.

 

[Kraft...]

1968 SP's on my NEVER DRAFT AGAIN list(I've had 68 Gibson twice)

 

[Pumpnick]

any sign of larry?

 

[Kraft...]

any sign of larry?

 

[Koya]

Seriously, LB been around at all since his roll?

 

[RnR]

we have his email... start bombing it. (Username at yahoo)

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

1968 SP's on my NEVER DRAFT AGAIN list(I've had 68 Gibson twice)

I have seen normalization problems for them, but I have also seen them perform well. I am on the fence.

 

[Koya]

Lolly's in the thread.

:nipsey:

Should only be an hour more.

 

[Kraft...]

Lolly's in the thread.

:nipsey:

Should only be an hour more.

Don't make eye contact or any sudden movements, might scare him away

 

[Koya]

FYI , for those on the turn please be cognizant of your rebound pick. Tia

 

[Kraft...]

Stadium also, that goes for you too Koya

 

[Koya]

Stadium also, that goes for you too Koya

 

[Koya]

Any day LB.

 

[Frostillicus]

1968 SP's on my NEVER DRAFT AGAIN list(I've had 68 Gibson twice)

Yep

 

[Koya]

1968 SP's on my NEVER DRAFT AGAIN list(I've had 68 Gibson twice)

Yep

LB should be on our do not draft with, list

 

[Pumpnick]

hes gone now?

 

[Brady Marino]

New leeg, same larry.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Maybe just a few more PMs and texts?

any body here interested in forming some type of dynasty/keeper/contract type of baseball league? Mine long time one broke up last year.

I may have something for you. Stay tuned!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

lol at lolarryol

 

[Pumpnick]

i guess we are done for a few days?

 

[RnR]

If anyone has a replacement lined up for Larry boy, I'm taking suggestions.

 

[Koya]

All kidding aside, it's a bit rude and hardly the first time.

Larry, if you are going to hold things up at least let us know. It's terribly inconsiderate to have us all waiting, see you active on the site and then not post.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Jesus would pick right away.