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

[larry_boy_44]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

 

[Eephus]

Franco > Where do you have my team as of now. PM me if you dont want to ruin the suspense

With the caveat that it's been a few picks since I updated... 23rd.

Do me do me!

Me too! Me too!

Just post the whole franckings list so everyone can see how bad my team is...

Will do shortly. Kraft just took a guy who is a top 60 pitcher so he should do well.

I used that McQuillan low IP year in the dice rolling sim. He was a very effective closer for me. I would have drafted him a couple of rounds ago but needed the 1900s slot for a SP.

 

[Eephus]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Even Larry's low PA freaks don't hit for power.

 

[RnR]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Text messages can be magical for those that have an infinite amount of things going on.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Who is up, what's the clock situation and why is today going so slooooooow?

 

[jfranco77]

Sorry, pump didn't mention he was up for 2. Here's the other guy he listed

For Pump Bill (i think) Sweeney 2b 1920s

 

[Doug B]

Babe Ruth

Haven't owned him since Clone Wars, where I tink I had his fifth-best season or something like that. Ruth had better be the freak his stats suggest he'll be to make up for all the runs I missed on.

 

[RnR]

Who is up, what's the clock situation and why is today going so slooooooow?

16 . 2 - Kraft

16. 3 - Larryboy

16 . 4 - Bogart

16 . 5 - Frosty

16 . 6 - Bradymarino

 

[Kraft...]

16.2 Larry Doby, OF 50s

 

[Koya]

Lets get some momo people.

 

[Koya]

16 . 2 - Kraft - Picked Doby

16. 3 - Larryboy - Not in thread, Skip (really? are you kidding me?)

16 . 4 - Bogart - OTC

16 . 5 - Frosty

16 . 6 - Bradymarino

 

[Doug B]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

You shoulda seen when they knocked out 40+ picks over a weekend. I was gobsmacked. Left work Friday, having just picked, thinking I was good until Monday afternoon. Came up "on the clock" mid-afternoon Sunday Clock was off, but still.

Pace has been impressive.

 

[RnR]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

You shoulda seen when they knocked out 40+ picks over a weekend. I was gobsmacked. Left work Friday, having just picked, thinking I was good until Monday afternoon. Came up "on the clock" mid-afternoon Sunday Clock was off, but still.

Pace has been impressive.

That's good commissioneering right there.

 

[Doug B]

I used that McQuillan low IP year in the dice rolling sim. He was a very effective closer for me. I would have drafted him a couple of rounds ago but needed the 1900s slot for a SP.

I was weighing that "how many sim appearances can he go?" that I always seem to forget about going into each rendition. Keep thinking that real-life starters with low real-life GP get dinged at some point past that if their sim GP gets to a certain point, even if thy've been making short appearances (PC 15-20) and have plenty of IP left.

I remember we discussed that in a recent sim draft, and the understanding is that if you draft 40 IP of a short-term SP, you can get 40 or so one-inning appearances without any hit.

 

[Bogart]

Don McMahon - RP - 1960s

If Larry wanted him, he can have him.

 

[larry_boy_44]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Text messages can be magical for those that have an infinite amount of things going on.

I don't trust enough of you to give my phone number out...

 

[rodg12]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Text messages can be magical for those that have an infinite amount of things going on.

I don't trust enough of you to give my phone number out...

Could just PM it to me.

 

[Kraft...]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Text messages can be magical for those that have an infinite amount of things going on.

I don't trust enough of you to give my phone number out...

you can trust me

 

[Brady Marino]

Ray Blades, PH, 1930s

sorry about getting on so late, I didn't think it would get so far this early.

Text messages can be magical for those that have an infinite amount of things going on.

I don't trust enough of you to give my phone number out...

Well #### you too.

 

[Frostillicus]

rp Grant Jackson, 1970s

 

[larry_boy_44]

George Stone, OF, 1900s

 

[Brady Marino]

16.6- C/PH Don Padgett, 1930s

Free pass to 2nd base for basestealers, but man can he hit. Will give Fisk the occasional breather and serve as my top lefty bat off the bench.

 

[rodg12]

16.7 - Francisco Rodriguez, RP, 2000

 

[rodg12]

For SNC...

16.9 - Rick Wilkins, C, 1990s

 

[Koya]

Sparty in thread, so he's otc then Tre, correct? Just texted (not pmed) Tre.

 

[Spartans Rule]

16.10 Dean Palmer, 3B, 1990s

I probably could've waited on this pick but didn't want to take a chance as he's by far my best option to fill in for McGraw.

 

[Brady Marino]

16.10 Dean Palmer, 3B, 1990s

I probably could've waited on this pick but didn't want to take a chance as he's by far my best option to fill in for McGraw.

He's also the anti-McGraw in just about every way.

 

[Koya]

16.11 Tre takes Freddy Lindstrom, 1930

 

[Chemical X]

i dont need to be on skip anymore.....i have teh list.

 

[Koya]

16.12 Koya takes:Barney Pelty, SP

Been waiting on He or McQuillan (as a starter) for rounds and rounds as there was depth there, but now it's Pelty or a guy one tier below so time to pull the trigger. Probably my #3 ahead of Hershiser not that it really matters.

 

[Koya]

i dont need to be on skip anymore.....i have teh list.

yeah, about that list...

Pitching line:

82-40-12 1,227 1.63 .204 0.91 4.43 1.63 0.18 578-21

 

[Chemical X]

16.xx Lindy McDaniel, P 1960s

 

[Spartans Rule]

16.10 Dean Palmer, 3B, 1990s

I probably could've waited on this pick but didn't want to take a chance as he's by far my best option to fill in for McGraw.

He's also the anti-McGraw in just about every way.

Yep. The only thing they have in common is mediocre defense, so maybe they'll be able to bond over that.

 

[SoCalBroncoFan]

16.10 Dean Palmer, 3B, 1990s

I probably could've waited on this pick but didn't want to take a chance as he's by far my best option to fill in for McGraw.

He was in my earlier plans to pair with Matt Williams, but using the 90's for a reliever proved to mire viable.

 

[Kraft...]

Hoos Skip X2

RnR - OTC XX:58

Avoiding Injuries

Greco

Franco

Eephus

Dr. Detroit

SCBF

Acer

Arsenal

moops

Doug B

 

[rodg12]

So far looking like...

1. Robinson, 2B 342/429/524, 16 HR

2. Jeter, SS 342/427/522, 24 HR

3. Herman, LF 368/437/647, 35 HR

4. Giambi, 1B 340/474/638, 38 HR

5. Mays, CF 344/408/656, 41 HR

6. Kaline, RF 332/413/529, 27 HR

7. Killebrew, 3B 284/432/590, 49 HR

8. Howard, C 352/387/543, 21 HR

1. Carlton 360 IP, 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .214 OAV, .42 HR/9, 3.01 K/BB

2. Wood 367 IP, 2.07 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .216 OAV, 0 HR/9, 3.33 K/BB

3. Waddell 360 IP, 1.81 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, .217 OAV, .24 HR/9, 3.12 K/BB

CL - Hoffman 73 IP, 1.38 ERA, .84 WHIP, .165 OAV, .19 HR/9, 2.87 K/BB

SU - Rodriguez 84 IP, 1.61 ERA, .98 WHIP, .167 OAV, .15 HR/9, 2.5 K/BB

SU - Montgomery 92 IP, 1.36 ERA, .99 WHIP, .198 OAV, .27 HR/9, 3.21 K/BB

SU/LNG - Bonham 105 IP, 1.75 ERA, .92 WHIP, .219 OAV, .34 HR/9, 3.28 K/BB

SWING - Righetti, 160 IP, 2.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, .199 OAV, 0 HR/9, 2.35 K/BB

All rate stats normalized...

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

16.11 Tre takes Freddy Lindstrom, 1930

Thanks. This is the 3B I wanted 6 rounds ago when I realized I should take a bunch of relievers before (or along with) everyone else.

355/407/541 normalized, hit 379/425/575 IRL. Bunch of xbhs and good D. Seems fine for a #7/8 hitter.

 

[Greco]

yahoo finance down?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

So far looking like...

1. Robinson, 2B 342/429/524, 16 HR

2. Jeter, SS 342/427/522, 24 HR

3. Herman, LF 368/437/647, 35 HR

4. Giambi, 1B 340/474/638, 38 HR

5. Mays, CF 344/408/656, 41 HR

6. Kaline, RF 332/413/529, 27 HR

7. Killebrew, 3B 284/432/590, 49 HR

8. Howard, C 352/387/543, 21 HR

1. Carlton 360 IP, 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .214 OAV, .42 HR/9, 3.01 K/BB

2. Wood 367 IP, 2.07 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, .216 OAV, 0 HR/9, 3.33 K/BB

3. Waddell 360 IP, 1.81 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, .217 OAV, .24 HR/9, 3.12 K/BB

CL - Hoffman 73 IP, 1.38 ERA, .84 WHIP, .165 OAV, .19 HR/9, 2.87 K/BB

SU - Rodriguez 84 IP, 1.61 ERA, .98 WHIP, .167 OAV, .15 HR/9, 2.5 K/BB

SU - Montgomery 92 IP, 1.36 ERA, .99 WHIP, .198 OAV, .27 HR/9, 3.21 K/BB

SU/LNG - Bonham 105 IP, 1.75 ERA, .92 WHIP, .219 OAV, .34 HR/9, 3.28 K/BB

SWING - Righetti, 160 IP, 2.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, .199 OAV, 0 HR/9, 2.35 K/BB

All rate stats normalized...

Kills me that a roider like Giambi is #4 in a lineup of legends. lol

 

[Chemical X]

8 Hitters:

Batting Totals 5369 4535 241 923 70-51 526-699 17.8 .349 .443 .604 B-/B $65,339,543 4 SP & 4 RP

Pitching Totals 119-49-66 1,501 2.08 .203 0.96 6.11 2.07 0.46 999-338 $52,888,308

 

[larry_boy_44]

9 batters

5662 4891 88 700 279-163 425-564 50.3 .347 .426 .516 C+/B 7 pitchers (4 for sure SP, 1 for sure RP)

109-36-7 1,399 2.26 .200 1.01 7.09 2.68 0.45 1051-397 $50,615,900

 

[RnR]

Dizzy Dean (P)

 

[Doctor Detroit]

16.12 Koya takes:Barney Pelty, SP

Been waiting on He or McQuillan (as a starter) for rounds and rounds as there was depth there, but now it's Pelty or a guy one tier below so time to pull the trigger. Probably my #3 ahead of Hershiser not that it really matters.

Barny! Love Barney in these.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Roger Connor, 1B 1890's

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Greco takes:

RP Tom Henke

 

[jfranco77]

This guy isn't a great hitter but he is versatile as hell and I need something to do with the 50s.

16.17 Alvin Dark, swiss army knife (1950s)

EDIT - decade

 

[Doug B]

Greco takes:

RP Tom Henke

If he had had a better HR rate, would've taken him at my last turn. Greco's got him in the Astrodome, which will make Henke a stud.

 

[Eephus]

Hooks Wiltse RP Federal League

Marginally useful LHP. Seven of my last eight picks have been pitchers. I've become a victim of my own strategy.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

2B/OF George Grantham/1920's

Probably use this guy in a platoon with Kenworthy now that I look at it.

 

[Doug B]

This guy isn't a great hitter but he is versatile as hell and I need something to do with the 50s.

16.17 Alvin Dark, swiss army knife (1950s)

I wonder if there is film of this?

Dark had a role in one of baseball history's weirdest plays. It took place during a game played on June 30, 1959, between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.Stan Musial was at the plate, with a count of 3-1. [The Cubs' pitcher's] next pitch was errant, evading [the Cubs' catcher] and rolling all the way to the backstop. Umpire Vic Delmore called ball four, but [the Cubs' pitcher and catcher] contended that Musial foul tipped the ball. Because the ball was still in play, and because Delmore was embroiled in an argument with the catcher and pitcher, Musial took it upon himself to try for second base.

Seeing that Musial was trying for second, Dark ran to the backstop to retrieve the ball. The ball wound up in the hands of field announcer Pat Pieper, but Dark ended up getting it back anyway. Absentmindedly, however, Delmore pulled out a new ball and gave it to [the Cubs' catcher].

[The Cubs' pitcher] finally noticed that Musial was trying for second, took the new ball, and threw it to [the Cubs' second baseman]. [The Cubs' pitcher's] throw flew over [the second baseman's] head into the outfield. Dark, at the same time that [the pitcher] threw the new ball, threw the original ball to shortstop Ernie Banks. Musial, though, did not see Dark's throw and only noticed [the pitcher's] ball fly over the second baseman's head, so he tried to go to third base. On his way there, he was tagged by Banks, and after a delay he was ruled out.