2014 Random Ramblings!!!

[missionhockey21]

Yeah... I need a third baseman, a decent starting pitcher, a reliever, and either one big outfielder, or two lesser outfielders... I like what this guy Clayton Hall did for me, but as only a 1 star player, I don't know if I can expect similar production.

I have some ideas, and depending on the money I have to spend, I will do my best to improve the Reds, and get them back to being the Big Red Machine.

I wouldn't count on Hall for a repeat performance, you would be better off getting another option bjd.

[Fishercat]

My needs are in my early trade block topic, and I'm willing to let Rent get to his lead within reason.

And I agree with mission, stats do have some legitimacy, but depending on a one-star guy to do anything great is a scary promise. I depend on a one-star catcher, but I don't expect much out of him.

(Note: Mission, I know it's not likely possible, but if you think Rent will retire, then throw him on my team temporarily (at least til free agency) in hopes that he stays, then force me to release him. You don't have to of course).

[bjd2933]

I wouldn't count on Hall for a repeat performance, you would be better off getting another option bjd.

I look at him more as a bench guy if he even remains on my MLB squad.

I need to see what Money permits. I don't even know if I can rely on William Walk to give me anything close to what he gave me this past season... but I can't go overboard. The Willard trade should give me some flexibility, as I filled other positions at a cheaper cost. Hendren produced well enough for me.

[Kingdom]

Bryan Bass redefined the one star utility player.

[bjd2933]

Hey, I got decent production out of one star guys, so I won't knock em! I want to make some improvements though. Just not by going overboard. Third base would be a nice position to fill with a semi-young power guy

[HuskerFan2002]

Batting AVG: .252 (23rd)
Homeruns: 152 (19th)
Walks: 485 (19th)
Stolen Bases: 105 (23rd)
Runs Scored: 777 (17th)

Pitching ERA: 5.11 (27th)
Opponents AVG: .280 (27th)
HRs Allowed: 223 (30th)
Walks Allowed: 521 (20th)
Runs Allowed: 911 (27th)

This will be the third year I cannot break the 70 win plateau. Most of my players are breaking down so that's why I didn't resign a good group of guys especially Adam Wainwright and Nick Markakis. Wainwright has been injury prone for the last 3 years and Markakis has the average that makes baby Jesus cry.

I've got guys in the minors that I'm almost tempting to bring up next year, but its just too early. If I bring them right away, then their star rankings will go down and I will go down with them.

Next year and perhaps several more years will be a rebuilding stage and I really wouldn't be surprised if 2006's record of 58 wins and 104 losses be broken.

[Porter]

Here goes another offseason where, nothing in Arizona will happen.

Trade Offers will be bare cause NO ONE has wanted Ennis for 3 seasons.

FA will be overpay city.

Yay i love this a lot.

Batting AVG: .253 (21st)
Homeruns: 151 (20th)
Walks: 475 (22nd)
Stolen Bases: 140 (13th)
Runs Scored: 729 (22nd)

Pitching ERA: 4.14 (12th)
Opponents AVG: .252 (11th)
HRs Allowed: 148 (12th)
Walks Allowed: 500 (17th)
Runs Allowed: 738 (T-13th)

I couldnt ask anything more out of my pitching this season. Ill still need RP help but i doubt ill have the bargain bin RPs like i had last season in this FA Class. CA is a black hole with Glass. and LF could be open cause Xiques decided to suck and Kelly is too inconsistent for me. Maybe ill fix these problems in the offseason but the 76-79 win seasons are starting to take a damn frustrating toll.

[redsfan28]

Texas had a lot to be proud of. I just need to, somehow, get my pitching staff younger.

[Slyder]

Collum's played 3b before :-D.

[Halladay_is_God]

development news from Toronto

Wayne Hage increases his Control vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Wayne Hage increases his Control vs Lefties from 8 to 9 .
superstar just waiting to happen

Denard Span decreases his Eye Talent from 6 to 4 .
Brad Nelson decreases his Overall Strikeouts from 7 to 6 .
Wes Bankston decreases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 7 to 6 .
Scott White increases his Overall Contact from 7 to 8 .
Francisco Rosario increases his Movement vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Kevin Cortez increases his Contact vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Kevin Cortez increases his Gap vs Righties from 5 to 6 .



Michael Davidson increases his Control vs Lefties from 6 to 7 .
Michael Davidson increases his Movement vs Righties from 6 to 7 .
Michael Davidson increases his Overall Movement from 6 to 7 .
just needs his stuff rating to go up, hopefully he'll be ready soon

Thomas Taylor decreases his Control Talent from 9 to 7 .
Thomas Taylor increases his Overall Movement from 6 to 7 .
Thomas Taylor decreases his Movement Talent from 8 to 7 .
disappointing, I have no luck with 2nd round picks

[Slyder]

Development in Minnesota for the playoffs. The Good news Morabito hasnt suffered due to his injury yet.

The Bad news for the league...
Joey Chavarria increases his Stuff Talent from 6 to 8 .
Joey Chavarria increases his Control Talent from 6 to 8 .
Joey Chavarria increases his Movement Talent from 7 to 9 .
Valentin Depaz increases his Power Talent from 6 to 7 .

Most of my decreases came from guys who are Free Agents anyway after this year. Couple disturbing ones though.
P.J. Bevis decreases his Stuff vs Righties from 10 to 9 .
P.J. Bevis decreases his Control Talent from 10 to 9 .
P.J. Bevis decreases his Movement Talent from 8 to 7 .
Joseph Akridge decreases his Control Talent from 6 to 5 .
Erubiel Mirlo decreases his Control Talent from 8 to 6 .

Some of the Development...
Manuel Arnau increases his Movement vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Maels Beltran increases his Eye vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Nicholas Buettner increases his Contact vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Nicholas Buettner increases his Gap vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .
Elder Fons increases his Movement vs Righties from 7 to 8 . (was great since coming to Minnesota)
Greg Green increases his Gap vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Greg Green increases his Gap vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Greg Green increases his Overall Gap Power from 7 to 8 .
John Harris increases his Stuff vs Righties from 6 to 7 .
Wilbur Housel increases his Eye Talent from 3 to 4 .
Monty Jackson increases his Overall Contact from 4 to 5 .
Monty Jackson increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Milo Kotter increases his Gap vs Righties from 9 to 10 .
Milo Kotter increases his Gap vs Lefties from 9 to 10 .
Milo Kotter increases his Overall Gap Power from 9 to 10 . I'm expecting a breakout season...
Efren Lopez increases his Contact vs Righties from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Contact vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Contact from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Power vs Righties from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Power vs Lefties from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Power from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Gap vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Gap vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Gap Power from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Eye vs Righties from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Eye vs Lefties from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Eye from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 4 to 5 .
Efren Lopez increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 4 to 5 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Strikeouts from 4 to 5 .
Teodoro Martinez increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 4 to 5 .
Teodoro Martinez increases his Overall Strikeouts from 3 to 4 .
Roman Mendez increases his Overall Contact from 2 to 3 .
Mark Tobar increases his Gap vs Righties from 6 to 7 . (The next Bryan Bass!!!)

Cant wait for Free Agency .
Little unfortunate that thru the playoffs my Fan Interest didnt change .

[bjd2933]

Eh, I was thinking of dealing some prospects to bring a couple of big players to Cincy, but my next step is .500... I'm not going to mortgage my future to contend for a year. I'll fill my gaps via free agency and my farm system.

[mntwinsfan]

Development in Minnesota for the playoffs. The Good news Morabito hasnt suffered due to his injury yet.

The Bad news for the league...
Joey Chavarria increases his Stuff Talent from 6 to 8 .
Joey Chavarria increases his Control Talent from 6 to 8 .
Joey Chavarria increases his Movement Talent from 7 to 9 .
Valentin Depaz increases his Power Talent from 6 to 7 .

Most of my decreases came from guys who are Free Agents anyway after this year. Couple disturbing ones though.
P.J. Bevis decreases his Stuff vs Righties from 10 to 9 .
P.J. Bevis decreases his Control Talent from 10 to 9 .
P.J. Bevis decreases his Movement Talent from 8 to 7 .
Joseph Akridge decreases his Control Talent from 6 to 5 .
Erubiel Mirlo decreases his Control Talent from 8 to 6 .

Some of the Development...
Manuel Arnau increases his Movement vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Maels Beltran increases his Eye vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Nicholas Buettner increases his Contact vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Nicholas Buettner increases his Gap vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .
Elder Fons increases his Movement vs Righties from 7 to 8 . (was great since coming to Minnesota)
Greg Green increases his Gap vs Righties from 7 to 8 .
Greg Green increases his Gap vs Lefties from 7 to 8 .
Greg Green increases his Overall Gap Power from 7 to 8 .
John Harris increases his Stuff vs Righties from 6 to 7 .
Wilbur Housel increases his Eye Talent from 3 to 4 .
Monty Jackson increases his Overall Contact from 4 to 5 .
Monty Jackson increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Milo Kotter increases his Gap vs Righties from 9 to 10 .
Milo Kotter increases his Gap vs Lefties from 9 to 10 .
Milo Kotter increases his Overall Gap Power from 9 to 10 . I'm expecting a breakout season...
Efren Lopez increases his Contact vs Righties from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Contact vs Lefties from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Contact from 3 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Power vs Righties from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Power vs Lefties from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Power from 2 to 4 .
Efren Lopez increases his Gap vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Gap vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Gap Power from 5 to 6 .
Efren Lopez increases his Eye vs Righties from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Eye vs Lefties from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Eye from 2 to 3 .
Efren Lopez increases his Strikeouts vs Righties from 4 to 5 .
Efren Lopez increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 4 to 5 .
Efren Lopez increases his Overall Strikeouts from 4 to 5 .
Teodoro Martinez increases his Strikeouts vs Lefties from 4 to 5 .
Teodoro Martinez increases his Overall Strikeouts from 3 to 4 .
Roman Mendez increases his Overall Contact from 2 to 3 .
Mark Tobar increases his Gap vs Righties from 6 to 7 . (The next Bryan Bass!!!)

Cant wait for Free Agency .
Little unfortunate that thru the playoffs my Fan Interest didnt change .

do we really care about all of this?

[HafDawg2003]

Yes.

[Slyder]

do we really care about all of this?

Yes, it shows that indeed miracles can happen :-D. I had to completely torch this thing and dig up the old foundation because it had rotted. So after all that work you better believe im going to do SOMETHING!!!