WIS XV: Alphabet Soup with a side of Salary- Draft & Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[jfranco77]

Is there still a place over on the WIS website that we can download the ENTIRE batter/pitcher dataset? There used to be, but I lost the link a while ago.

Here you go. It says 2009 but it really is up to date through 2011http://whatifsports.com/knowledgebase/KB_Article_Details.aspx?kbid=588

 

[Doug B]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I've got my hitter lists set up but still need to do pitchers after work today, I'll probably post a pick around 7 or 8 MST tonight.

 

[Koya]

:deadbanana:

Where's Nipsey when you need him?

 

[Koya]

:nipsey:

WTF? NO DANCY NIPSEY CLOUD?

PROTEST

SHOWDOWN

MELTDOWN

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

:nipsey:WTF? NO DANCY NIPSEY CLOUD? PROTESTSHOWDOWNMELTDOWN

Don't waste all of your A material on day 1, gb.

 

[Eephus]

:nipsey:WTF? NO DANCY NIPSEY CLOUD? PROTESTSHOWDOWNMELTDOWN

Don't waste all of your A material on day 1, gb.

Simlive?

 

[Koya]

:nipsey:WTF? NO DANCY NIPSEY CLOUD? PROTESTSHOWDOWNMELTDOWN

Don't waste all of your A material on day 1, gb.

I'm flattered you think I have A material.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Anyone want to trade up to the first pick?

 

[Hoos First]

Anyone want to trade up to the first pick?

I'll trade draft positions with ya. Im in the 14th spot

 

[Brady Marino]

I'll trade up to #1. I have #4 in the 1st.

 

[Pumpnick]

Rules stated no trading of picks until the 5th round

 

[larry_boy_44]

Yeah, but I don't think trading positions entirely violates that...

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...

1.01 Mike Piazza C

 

[oso diablo]

suggestion: consider combining two other letters into one, and adding another wildcard round. going to essentially run out of a letter

 

[Sammy3469]

suggestion: consider combining two other letters into one, and adding another wildcard round. going to essentially run out of a letter

going to come close to running out of a couple of letters, but that's part of the fun

 

[Sammy3469]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

 

[larry_boy_44]

suggestion: consider combining two other letters into one, and adding another wildcard round. going to essentially run out of a letter

Why not combine q, I, and z and say we have to pick 2 out of the 3?That should solve all the problems...

 

[larry_boy_44]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

One of a few guys I'm considering at the top of my list...

 

[Sammy3469]

suggestion: consider combining two other letters into one, and adding another wildcard round. going to essentially run out of a letter

Why not combine q, I, and z and say we have to pick 2 out of the 3?That should solve all the problems...

that doesn't solve anything...the whole purpose of this draft is managing a roster with a scarity of resources. Even with the current construct, no one will have a problem constructing a competitive team.

 

[larry_boy_44]

suggestion: consider combining two other letters into one, and adding another wildcard round. going to essentially run out of a letter

Why not combine q, I, and z and say we have to pick 2 out of the 3?That should solve all the problems...

that doesn't solve anything...the whole purpose of this draft is managing a roster with a scarity of resources. Even with the current construct, no one will have a problem constructing a competitive team.

I agree... I'm just not sure how we can justify combining some and not others...I'd have been fine with no wildcard round... There are almost enough at every letter that are usable...

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy. Also one of the more well rounded offensive seasons available for a RH, middle order bat.

 

[jfranco77]

I didn't have Piazza in my top 10. This draft will have some interesting valuations, that's for sure.

I think we should leave the letters as they are. Yes, we'll come close to running out, but we won't run out of anything this way, and the wild card gives people a second chance to fill a hole if they screw things up too badly.

 

[jfranco77]

The member the moops cannot receive any new messages

---hopefully someone already PM'd him and that's why his box is full

Also, trading of draft slots is allowed.

 

[Brady Marino]

Piazza is who I would have taken at #1. Gotta love a catcher that not only can cover just about every single game behind the plate, but also mash and not play completely crappy defense. I had Piazza in an earlier sim and he freaking dominated.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy. Also one of the more well rounded offensive seasons available for a RH, middle order bat.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

The member the moops cannot receive any new messages---hopefully someone already PM'd him and that's why his box is fullAlso, trading of draft slots is allowed.

I'll email him.

 

[Kubes]

Even with the current construct, no one will have a problem constructing a competitive team.

Pretty sure I will.

 

[Kraft...]

Can we start drafting stadiums?

 

[Sammy3469]

Even with the current construct, no one will have a problem constructing a competitive team.

Pretty sure I will.

you're correct, I was assuming you could use the search function on WIS...and you know what happens when you assume....

 

[Chemical X]

is it piazza or is it a specific piazza year?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

The member the moops cannot receive any new messages---hopefully someone already PM'd him and that's why his box is fullAlso, trading of draft slots is allowed.

I'll email him.

Sounds like moops won't pick until tonight. Smoke em if you got em.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

is it piazza or is it a specific piazza year?

Eventually...doesn't have to be announced though. It's pretty obvious which one he's using.

 

[jfranco77]

Can we start drafting stadiums?

Yes, go ahead. RNR picks first. I just posted the order so everyone is clear.

 

[RnR]

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

WHITE ceilings! Ahhhhh!

 

[RnR]

Best "H" stadium available.

 

[Greco]

Letter Pool TM

Best P available.

 

[jfranco77]

It might have been fun if you were required to pick a stadium that matched the letter of your 1st round pick, or your WC pick had to match your stadium letter, but I think that's getting a little crazy.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

It might have been fun if you were required to pick a stadium that matched the letter of your 1st round pick, or your WC pick had to match your stadium letter, but I think that's getting a little crazy.

No thread on this league for you at the forums yet?

 

[Brady Marino]

I know I'm a couple picks away, but is it ok that I pick now? I'm sure that the next two guys won't take the guy I want...

#oldWISschtickineffect

 

[Eephus]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

 

[Brady Marino]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

As does Tony Pena Jr.

 

[Sammy3469]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

As does Tony Pena Jr.

No spotlighting

 

[RnR]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

Why don't you stop picking on Cardinal heroes of the past and start picking stadium, Gramps...

 

[Eephus]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

Why don't you stop picking on Cardinal heroes of the past and start picking stadium, Gramps...

Relax nerd

 

[RnR]

I'll just get things started. I've changed my mind about 50 times but I'm just going roll with it...1.01 Mike Piazza C

Interesting...that's who I thought was #1 also

I'm not sure there was anything resembling a clear #1, but he's in both a position and letter pool that are pretty top heavy.

Tom Pagnozzi disagrees

Why don't you stop picking on Cardinal heroes of the past and start picking stadium, Gramps...

Relax nerd

Don't go trying to pull a Koya here, I've seen this trick before.PM'ing TU to let him know he's on the clock for the stadium draft.

 

[jfranco77]

It might have been fun if you were required to pick a stadium that matched the letter of your 1st round pick, or your WC pick had to match your stadium letter, but I think that's getting a little crazy.

No thread on this league for you at the forums yet?

Have to let you guys dig yourselves a bigger hole first, then I'll go for the kill

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Larry Plateau

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Larry Plateau

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

MOOPS OTC