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Completed Trades / Rio / Santo Domingo
« on: June 04, 2020, 07:22:16 PM »
Sifiye for $1
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2123-24 Offseason Thread
« on: April 29, 2020, 09:09:06 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2123-2124 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 25th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/4/2124 is complete. Next sim is Saturday 5/16. Tomorrow night is opening day, pendejos. Get your shit right or get auto-organized.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Sat 05/16 - 4/10/2124 - First sim of regular season, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR YOU WILL BE AUTO-ORGANIZED
Sim to 4/4/2124 is complete. Next sim is Saturday 5/16. Tomorrow night is opening day, pendejos. Get your shit right or get auto-organized.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Sat 05/16 - 4/10/2124 - First sim of regular season, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR YOU WILL BE AUTO-ORGANIZED
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General FSSL Discussion / 1925 Season Thread
« on: March 30, 2020, 10:11:27 AM »
Probably no more H3000™ predictions as we're moving too fast. We'll see if I get time from season to season.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Monday, March 30, 2020 12pm - 1/1/1925 - Sim to new year, offseason time for trades, organizing systems, etc.
Monday, March 30, 2020 8pm - 3/7/1925 - Sim to first day of spring training
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12pm - 4/6/1925 - Sim spring training and to opening day
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8pm - 5/1/1925 - Sim April
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12pm - 4/6/1925 - Sim May
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8pm - 7/1/1925 - Sim June
Thursday, April 2, 2020 12pm - 8/1/1925 - Sim July
Thursday, April 2, 2020 8pm - 9/1/1925 - Sim August
Friday, April 3, 2020 12pm - 10/1/1925 - Sim September (season concludes)
Friday, April 3, 2020 8pm - 11/1/1925 - Sim October (includes FSSL Cup), import draft classes
5 day seasons.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Monday, March 30, 2020 12pm - 1/1/1925 - Sim to new year, offseason time for trades, organizing systems, etc.
Monday, March 30, 2020 8pm - 3/7/1925 - Sim to first day of spring training
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12pm - 4/6/1925 - Sim spring training and to opening day
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 8pm - 5/1/1925 - Sim April
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12pm - 4/6/1925 - Sim May
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8pm - 7/1/1925 - Sim June
Thursday, April 2, 2020 12pm - 8/1/1925 - Sim July
Thursday, April 2, 2020 8pm - 9/1/1925 - Sim August
Friday, April 3, 2020 12pm - 10/1/1925 - Sim September (season concludes)
Friday, April 3, 2020 8pm - 11/1/1925 - Sim October (includes FSSL Cup), import draft classes
5 day seasons.
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General FSSL Discussion / 1924 Season Thread
« on: March 24, 2020, 07:14:20 PM »
First season. Let's do this.
Huckleberry 3000™ Preseason Predictions*
Huckleberry 3000™ Preseason Predictions*
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General FSSL Discussion / League Location/Player Origin Basis
« on: March 21, 2020, 11:32:12 AM »
Pick
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General FSSL Discussion / Vote on amateur and minor league players setup
« on: March 20, 2020, 04:22:12 PM »
Pick your rule combo. FYI, because it's fast sim and stuff gets crazy, there will be ghost players if we have minors.
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General FSSL Discussion / Vote on Financials and Draft
« on: March 20, 2020, 04:19:23 PM »
Pick your rule combination.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2122-23 Offseason Thread
« on: March 10, 2020, 12:45:27 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2122-2123 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 24th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/6/2123 is complete. Next sim is Friday 3/27. It is now opening day. GET YOUR ORGANIZATIONS SET UP OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4/12/2123 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED
Sim to 4/6/2123 is complete. Next sim is Friday 3/27. It is now opening day. GET YOUR ORGANIZATIONS SET UP OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4/12/2123 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2121-22 Offseason Thread
« on: December 26, 2019, 09:38:03 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2121-2122 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 23rd season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/7/2121 is complete. Next sim is Tuesday 1/21. TOMORROW'S SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON. GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 04/13/2122 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, if your rosters aren't right then they will be auto-organized
Sim to 4/7/2121 is complete. Next sim is Tuesday 1/21. TOMORROW'S SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON. GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 04/13/2122 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, if your rosters aren't right then they will be auto-organized
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2120-21 Offseason Thread
« on: October 16, 2019, 08:31:45 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2120-2121 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 22nd season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/1/2121 is complete. Next sim is Monday 11/4. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. GET YOUR SYSTEMS SET UP RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Monday, November 4, 2019 - 04/07/2121 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO BUTTON WILL BE USED
Sim to 4/1/2121 is complete. Next sim is Monday 11/4. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. GET YOUR SYSTEMS SET UP RIGHT OR AUTO-ORGANIZE WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Monday, November 4, 2019 - 04/07/2121 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, GET YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR AUTO BUTTON WILL BE USED
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2119-20 Offseason Thread
« on: August 16, 2019, 08:27:13 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2119-2120 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 21st season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/2/2120 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 8/29. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. GET YOUR SYSTEMS ORGANIZED AND YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR THE AI AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Offseason sim schedule will be posted soon
Sim to 4/2/2120 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 8/29. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. GET YOUR SYSTEMS ORGANIZED AND YOUR ROSTERS RIGHT OR THE AI AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON WILL BE USED.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
Offseason sim schedule will be posted soon
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General WBA Discussion / What to do about the crash?
« on: July 23, 2019, 08:13:42 PM »
Game crashed during tonight's sim. We had gotten through 3-1/2 days. I got it to load up again but it is from the backup before the sim. What do people want to do?
1. Sim again like tonight never happened. This would have to be a league decision. I lost 4 games in a row before the crash, I'm not going to vote for this because it feels wrong as hell.
2. Take the long and tedious approach of making sure the right team wins each game. Positives - the standings aren't affected by the crash. Negatives - It's dangerous, to make it as safe as possible takes a long time (simming each game then intentionally crashing OOTP then reloading until each game is right), injuries and player performance will not be the same anyway.
Discuss
1. Sim again like tonight never happened. This would have to be a league decision. I lost 4 games in a row before the crash, I'm not going to vote for this because it feels wrong as hell.
2. Take the long and tedious approach of making sure the right team wins each game. Positives - the standings aren't affected by the crash. Negatives - It's dangerous, to make it as safe as possible takes a long time (simming each game then intentionally crashing OOTP then reloading until each game is right), injuries and player performance will not be the same anyway.
Discuss
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2118-19 Offseason Thread
« on: May 24, 2019, 06:50:37 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2118-2119 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 20th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 6/5/2119 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 6/30.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
We are now in the regular season.
Sim to 6/5/2119 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 6/30.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
We are now in the regular season.
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General WBA Discussion / OOTP 20
« on: May 01, 2019, 07:45:04 AM »
Just a reminder, we will be transitioning to OOTP 20 when the offseason starts.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2118 Season Thread
« on: April 07, 2019, 08:14:18 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2118 season, our league's nineteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 11/7/2118 is complete. Next sim is Friday 5/24. NEXT SIM WILL BE RUN IN OOTP 20.
Sim to 11/7/2118 is complete. Next sim is Friday 5/24. NEXT SIM WILL BE RUN IN OOTP 20.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2117-18 Offseason Thread
« on: March 20, 2019, 04:26:12 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2117-2118 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 19th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/5/2118 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 4/7.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
4/7/2019 - 4/11/2118 - OPENING DAY SIM, system rosters must be organized or AI auto-organize will be used
Sim to 4/5/2118 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 4/7.
Tentative Sim Schedule:
Sim Date - Sim to date in-game - Description/comments
4/7/2019 - 4/11/2118 - OPENING DAY SIM, system rosters must be organized or AI auto-organize will be used
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General WBA Discussion / All-Star Game or Series
« on: March 01, 2019, 09:20:30 AM »
Get your vote in. Fair warning is that I would have to manually schedule this because I don't think OOTP can handle all-star games or series between leagues in an association.
That's going to mean issues on when to have it because I hate to manually edit schedules any more than absolutely necessary. I also want to note that even if we vote to have one we might not because I think that right now I would have to manually create all-star teams or even an all-star tournament and manually populate the teams with the players voted onto the all-star teams. I'd be willing to do it if most of the league wants to have one, but it would definitely be some work.
With all that in mind, my idea for when to have the game or series would be actually after the WBA Championship Series but before free agents declare, arbitration is decided, etc. Basically that 2-3 week dead period between the end of the season and the start of the real offseason activities.
Oh yeah, just like our other exhibition (the WBA Cup) injuries would be turned off so everyone would have no reason to wish their players weren't all-stars.
That's going to mean issues on when to have it because I hate to manually edit schedules any more than absolutely necessary. I also want to note that even if we vote to have one we might not because I think that right now I would have to manually create all-star teams or even an all-star tournament and manually populate the teams with the players voted onto the all-star teams. I'd be willing to do it if most of the league wants to have one, but it would definitely be some work.
With all that in mind, my idea for when to have the game or series would be actually after the WBA Championship Series but before free agents declare, arbitration is decided, etc. Basically that 2-3 week dead period between the end of the season and the start of the real offseason activities.
Oh yeah, just like our other exhibition (the WBA Cup) injuries would be turned off so everyone would have no reason to wish their players weren't all-stars.
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WBA Times / Early Look at 2117-18 Free Agency Budgets
« on: February 28, 2019, 11:12:06 AM »
SANTO DOMINGO - We here at the WBA Times like to look ahead to the next offseason once the trading deadline has passed and put together a list of free agency budget forecasts. These are based on player salaries on each team's books and predicted team budgets for the following season along with predicted cash-on-hand at the end of the season. Keep in mind that these figures therefore represent the amount of money that each team could possibly spend on free agents as of now, not necessarily how much would be wise to spend. If each team hit these figures then the result would be running out of cash at the end of 2118. Also note that for 2118 team payrolls it is assumed that all options are executed, no opt-outs are executed, and all vesting options will vest.
Shanghai Sharks: $73,184,881
Buenos Aires Dolphins: $68,217,073
Rio de Janeiro Jaguars: $56,991,050
Mumbai Cobras: $48,402,765
Puerto Rico Coqui: $39,436,419
Santo Domingo Palmchats: $36,487,170
Karachi Falcons: $35,301,715
Mexico City Aztecs: $30,123,067
Rome Generals: $24,723,883
Northwest Emeralds: $15,881,529
Barcelona Bulls: $14,857,284
Los Angeles Stars: $11,838,579
Black Forest Foxes: $9,377,706
Paris Fleur-de-Lis: $4,840,229
Sao Paulo Toucans: $86,398
Ottawa Whiskey Jacks: -$1,341,537
Manila Folders: -$3,928,854
Carolina Flight: -$6,722,148
London Monarchs: -$18,415,790
Melbourne Meteors: -$36,245,082
Calculation is Projected Budget plus Projected Cash minus current 2118 Team Payroll on the books
Shanghai Sharks: $73,184,881
Buenos Aires Dolphins: $68,217,073
Rio de Janeiro Jaguars: $56,991,050
Mumbai Cobras: $48,402,765
Puerto Rico Coqui: $39,436,419
Santo Domingo Palmchats: $36,487,170
Karachi Falcons: $35,301,715
Mexico City Aztecs: $30,123,067
Rome Generals: $24,723,883
Northwest Emeralds: $15,881,529
Barcelona Bulls: $14,857,284
Los Angeles Stars: $11,838,579
Black Forest Foxes: $9,377,706
Paris Fleur-de-Lis: $4,840,229
Sao Paulo Toucans: $86,398
Ottawa Whiskey Jacks: -$1,341,537
Manila Folders: -$3,928,854
Carolina Flight: -$6,722,148
London Monarchs: -$18,415,790
Melbourne Meteors: -$36,245,082
Calculation is Projected Budget plus Projected Cash minus current 2118 Team Payroll on the books
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2117 Cash Maximum Thread
« on: February 21, 2019, 01:46:42 PM »
This thread will keep track of teams on pace to lose cash to the league cash maximum rule each season and the amount they are currently forecast to lose. Owners who would like to make offers for the cash should do so whenever they want. This thread's purpose is to make sure that every league owner is aware of the teams who are in this situation so that the trades will better reflect actual market value for the cash.
Here are the numbers:
As of 7/12/2117:
Rio de Janeiro Jaguars - $9,409,517
Here are the numbers:
As of 7/12/2117:
Rio de Janeiro Jaguars - $9,409,517
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2117 Season Thread
« on: February 03, 2019, 08:12:10 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2117 season, our league's eighteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 11/6/2117 is complete. Next sim is Wednesday 3/20. NEXT SIM IS FIRST OF THE OFFSEASON.
Sim to 11/6/2117 is complete. Next sim is Wednesday 3/20. NEXT SIM IS FIRST OF THE OFFSEASON.
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Completed Trades / Karachi/Santo Domingo
« on: January 28, 2019, 12:38:59 PM »
SD sends
Danilo Jacinto
Costodio Berard
Karachi sends
Edward Davis
Hwi-gon Kim
Danilo Jacinto
Costodio Berard
Karachi sends
Edward Davis
Hwi-gon Kim
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Completed Trades / Mumbai/Santo Domingo
« on: January 25, 2019, 06:43:21 PM »
Palmchats send
2118 #3 pick
SP Beiro
MR Poole
for
$9.5M
2118 #3 pick
SP Beiro
MR Poole
for
$9.5M
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2116-17 Offseason Thread
« on: January 16, 2019, 09:20:28 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2116-2117 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 18th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/6/2117 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 2/3. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON SO ROSTER REQUIREMENTS ARE IN EFFECT. If you don't organize your rosters I will use the AI auto-organize button.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Sunday, February 03, 2019 - Monday, April 12, 2117 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, ROSTERS AND SYSTEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED OR THE AI WILL BE USED. Su-Th regular season sim schedule starts again.
Sim to 4/6/2117 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 2/3. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON SO ROSTER REQUIREMENTS ARE IN EFFECT. If you don't organize your rosters I will use the AI auto-organize button.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Sunday, February 03, 2019 - Monday, April 12, 2117 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, ROSTERS AND SYSTEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED OR THE AI WILL BE USED. Su-Th regular season sim schedule starts again.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2116-17 Santo Domingo Hot Stove Block
« on: January 10, 2019, 09:53:58 AM »
We can't trade anyone until after the WBACS ends, but here are the guys I'd like to move before next season. Were you close and just missed out this year? Are you taking your shot in 2117? These guys can help. Don't miss out on the tradition of players I trade away being awesome for their new team*. I am, of course, looking for picks and prospects. Time for another lightning fast Palmchat turnaround!
* - Cheslav Zamorov being the exception that proves the rule. TAKE THAT CASEY!
Ming Song, SP - Great pitcher, signed for 2117 at $8.75M. That's actually a decent salary for this guy. Went 14-4 with a 3.43 ERA for me last year and my park is a slight hitters park. Great K/BB ratio that should stay the same, the only downside with this guy is he'll give up some bombs but don't be scared of that 5 movement. 24 HR is the most he's given up in a season. His ERAs for three years in Santo Domingo were 3.46, 3.21, 3.43. Over 200 IP each season. You need this man. I'll be looking for a high pick, a good prospect, or a package deal for Song.
Cheslav Zamorov, OF - Still rated to rake righties. Had a bit of a down year this season but looking to bounce back in 2117 with a contender. Now that he doesn't play next to Parrina he'll probably do fine. I will trade him to anyone except São Paulo because he says "screw that place." $5M price tag for 2117, Cheslav is a Palmchat legend but won't be nearly as expensive as Song. He is still a valuable piece as a platoon option in LF.
Haywood Ward, 1B - Gonna be honest here, I will be tempted to overcharge for Mr. Ward. His weird reverse splits mean that he never has to sit against LHP and he is going to knock out 200+ hits every season. At this point it's more likely than not that he will one day be the all time WBA hit king. He is rated with Iron Man durability so even if I get around to changing the injury file this offseason he should still give you 156 games at first base. He was suspended for 5 games his rookie year but since then has played something like 1,500 consecutive games. That's the WBA record if only because I don't know of anyone who has played in more. Anyway, I signed him when Buenos Aires let him walk because I knew he'd be amazing once out of that pitchers paradise. He has done everything I expected. If you need a first baseman and a great stick at the top of the lineup it does not get better than Haywood. No relation to Clu Haywood but he'd also be willing to throw at his own kid in a father-son game if it meant he'd win.
António Rivera, 2B/SS - Solid glove in the middle infield, 4 WAR type of player, signed for only $4M for 2117. Versatile, good bat, good player. Can find a spot on every roster in the WBA and can be a starter on a championship team in the right spot.
Guastão Sardinheiro, RP - Closed for me this year, had 41 saves. $4M price tag in 2117.
Bob Poole, RP - Used to close for me. Starting to age but could still help in somebody's bullpen. $3.5M salary in 2117.
Imazighen Kitur, RP - Had a real good season for me, helped solidify my bullpen. $3.125M in 2117 and was a closer in Karachi.
* - Cheslav Zamorov being the exception that proves the rule. TAKE THAT CASEY!
Ming Song, SP - Great pitcher, signed for 2117 at $8.75M. That's actually a decent salary for this guy. Went 14-4 with a 3.43 ERA for me last year and my park is a slight hitters park. Great K/BB ratio that should stay the same, the only downside with this guy is he'll give up some bombs but don't be scared of that 5 movement. 24 HR is the most he's given up in a season. His ERAs for three years in Santo Domingo were 3.46, 3.21, 3.43. Over 200 IP each season. You need this man. I'll be looking for a high pick, a good prospect, or a package deal for Song.
Cheslav Zamorov, OF - Still rated to rake righties. Had a bit of a down year this season but looking to bounce back in 2117 with a contender. Now that he doesn't play next to Parrina he'll probably do fine. I will trade him to anyone except São Paulo because he says "screw that place." $5M price tag for 2117, Cheslav is a Palmchat legend but won't be nearly as expensive as Song. He is still a valuable piece as a platoon option in LF.
Haywood Ward, 1B - Gonna be honest here, I will be tempted to overcharge for Mr. Ward. His weird reverse splits mean that he never has to sit against LHP and he is going to knock out 200+ hits every season. At this point it's more likely than not that he will one day be the all time WBA hit king. He is rated with Iron Man durability so even if I get around to changing the injury file this offseason he should still give you 156 games at first base. He was suspended for 5 games his rookie year but since then has played something like 1,500 consecutive games. That's the WBA record if only because I don't know of anyone who has played in more. Anyway, I signed him when Buenos Aires let him walk because I knew he'd be amazing once out of that pitchers paradise. He has done everything I expected. If you need a first baseman and a great stick at the top of the lineup it does not get better than Haywood. No relation to Clu Haywood but he'd also be willing to throw at his own kid in a father-son game if it meant he'd win.
António Rivera, 2B/SS - Solid glove in the middle infield, 4 WAR type of player, signed for only $4M for 2117. Versatile, good bat, good player. Can find a spot on every roster in the WBA and can be a starter on a championship team in the right spot.
Guastão Sardinheiro, RP - Closed for me this year, had 41 saves. $4M price tag in 2117.
Bob Poole, RP - Used to close for me. Starting to age but could still help in somebody's bullpen. $3.5M salary in 2117.
Imazighen Kitur, RP - Had a real good season for me, helped solidify my bullpen. $3.125M in 2117 and was a closer in Karachi.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2116 Cash Maximum Thread
« on: January 02, 2019, 02:07:40 PM »
By request here is this year's cash maximum thread. Every year I create this thread to keep track of the teams who will have excess cash to burn (above the $50M limit) at the end of the season. This way everyone is aware so the trade market reflects as much information as possible. Without further ado, here is the list of teams slated to have excess cash after the 2116 season:
Nobody
You're welcome.
Nobody
You're welcome.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2116 Santo Domingo Fire Sale
« on: December 18, 2018, 09:26:10 AM »
I looked at the situation and I think it's time. Everyone on my roster is available except Deleón. That's a lot of help for a contender. The team isn't getting it done probably because of clubhouse drama or something, but OOTP also considered it the best team in the league in the preseason predictions. The roster is loaded, here are some samples:
Roberto Parrina, RF - Absolutely great hitter. .342/.398/.620 so far this year. 22 homers and 73 RBI. Competent in the field. Signed through 2117 at a sane price of $8.5M per year in salary.
Ricardo Peralta, 3B - Hasn't performed to expectations with the Palmchats but is supremely talented. Free agent after this season so get the extension discount. You know you want it.
Karnamukha Jayantilal, 2B - Only contact me if you're one of those GMs who likes a .350 hitter who plays a good middle infield. Get that extension discount.
Gadiel bin Salman, RP/SP - Swing man. Can start or relieve and has turned it around this season to perform like I expected. Signed through 2117 at the bargain of $2.5M per year.
Ming Song, SP - Is a career 5/1 K/BB ratio good? I don't know, but I hear that's okay. $8.75M per year through 2117.
There's more where that came from. I'm burning it down and starting over. Come pick through the remains.
Roberto Parrina, RF - Absolutely great hitter. .342/.398/.620 so far this year. 22 homers and 73 RBI. Competent in the field. Signed through 2117 at a sane price of $8.5M per year in salary.
Ricardo Peralta, 3B - Hasn't performed to expectations with the Palmchats but is supremely talented. Free agent after this season so get the extension discount. You know you want it.
Karnamukha Jayantilal, 2B - Only contact me if you're one of those GMs who likes a .350 hitter who plays a good middle infield. Get that extension discount.
Gadiel bin Salman, RP/SP - Swing man. Can start or relieve and has turned it around this season to perform like I expected. Signed through 2117 at the bargain of $2.5M per year.
Ming Song, SP - Is a career 5/1 K/BB ratio good? I don't know, but I hear that's okay. $8.75M per year through 2117.
There's more where that came from. I'm burning it down and starting over. Come pick through the remains.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2116 Season Thread
« on: November 29, 2018, 07:16:43 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2116 season, our league's seventeenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 11/8/2116 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 1/17. It is now the first day of the offseason.
Sim to 11/8/2116 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 1/17. It is now the first day of the offseason.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2115-16 Offseason Thread
« on: November 05, 2018, 11:44:39 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2115-2116 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 17th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/7/2116 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 11/29. TOMORROW'S SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON; ORGANIZE YOUR TEAMS OR THE AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON WILL BE USED.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - Monday, April 13, 2116 - FIRST REGULAR SEASON SIM, SYSTEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED BEFORE THIS SIM OR AUTO-ORGANIZE MAY BE USED
Sim to 4/7/2116 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 11/29. TOMORROW'S SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON; ORGANIZE YOUR TEAMS OR THE AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON WILL BE USED.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Thursday, November 29, 2018 - Monday, April 13, 2116 - FIRST REGULAR SEASON SIM, SYSTEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED BEFORE THIS SIM OR AUTO-ORGANIZE MAY BE USED
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Rules Violation Notices / 2115 Postseason Contract Check
« on: October 25, 2018, 07:39:55 AM »
Sheesh, guys.
Will fix as I'm able.
Will fix as I'm able.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2115 Season Thread
« on: September 16, 2018, 08:10:24 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2115 season, our league's sixteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 10/31/2115 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 11/1. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE OFFSEASON.
Sim to 10/31/2115 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 11/1. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE OFFSEASON.
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WBA Times / 2114-15 Free Agency Outlook
« on: August 23, 2018, 09:16:31 AM »
Tuesday, October 30, 2114
Santo Domingo
The offseason is officially here and the free agency forecast is as exciting as it's ever been. Front offices and player agents have been exchanging barbs in the press for weeks in anticipation of an unprecedented free agency player market. And then, just when we thought it couldn't get any crazier, a handful of star talents declined their player options for the 2115 season and added even more talent to the pool. While a few front offices scramble to try and sign their guys to extensions, money is tight around the league and the players seem to be demanding high salaries in a show of solidarity, so expect nearly all of them to hit the open market. Below are the WBA Times Dandy Dozen Potential Free agents this year in alphabetical order. Keep in mind, though, that as of press time there may be, without exaggeration, 20 free agents this offseason better than the best free agent in some previous years.
2B Piero Folena, Rio de Janeiro - The veteran Folena is 8 hits away from 2,000 in his WBA career and went over the 1,000 RBI mark this past season. He is starting to decline but still plays a serviceable second base to go with his well above average bat.
SP Tony Gutiérrez, Mumbai - A former first round pick, Gutiérrez really came into his own this year at age 30 with a sub-3 ERA playing at the Mumbai Launching Pad. The first of four Cobras on this list we have already heard the rumors of the Mumbai front office looking around the league and under their couch cushions for cash in an effort to extend at least one of these players.
SP Han-wu Han, Shanghai - Han took a different path to stardom than Gutiérrez as he was a 17th round pick in 2103 but quickly blossomed in the pro ranks and made his major league debut in 2104. He recently declined his player option for 2115 and Shanghai is already in extension talks with the talented pitcher.
SP Dan Harmon, Barcelona - Another late round pick (15th in 2107), Harmon blossomed in the Los Angeles organization before being traded a couple of times. After an injury he never realized his peak predicted potential but he is still an excellent guy to have in your rotation.
2B Jason Himes, Northwest - Himes is an excellent second baseman who, like many of his teammates, has underperformed in the playoffs. The Emeralds recently extended teammate Wagih Lacchelo but have been mum on potentially extending Himes.
3B Jesús Huerta, Mumbai - The second Cobra on the list and one of the top third baseman in the game, Huerta was traded away from his hometown Aztecs to Mumbai and is now past his team control years. He suffered in the field this year but his range at third and excellent bat still make him very valuable.
SP Serhat Karpat, Mumbai - The legendary Karpat is 7 wins away from 200 in his WBA career and is still cranking out 4-5 WAR seasons even at the age of 40. His peripherals appear to finally be in decline, however, so many are unsure how much money he can demand in this market.
SP Roberto Morales, Buenos Aires - 36-year-old Morales has three 20 win season in his career and is the only 200 game winner in WBA history and is coming off his best season in a decade. The Dolphins have moved into rebuild mode, though, so he will test the free agent waters.
RF Roberto Parrina, Santo Domingo - Parrina recently executed his opt-out, forfeiting an $11.9M salary in 2115, in order to join the free agent bonanza, a move which surprised the Santo Domingo front office. Combine that with his rumored demands of $24M/yr to extend with the Palmchats and the relationship between player and club is rather tense at this time.
C Akrura Puli, Barcelona - Given the relative lack of talent at the catcher position throughout the WBA, many view Puli as the top potential free agent of the year, so his decision to decline his 2115 option year with Barcelona shifted the market and has several front offices buzzing. It's still a risk given the financial situation of several teams but if anyone can command a high price this year it's this guy.
CL Balya Virendra, Mumbai - While not the only good closer who could be available this year, Virendra is the best of the bunch and figures to command the highest salary and set the market for relievers. Still Mumbai is looking to re-sign him as he's been their closer for the past 6 seasons.
1B Haywood Ward, Buenos Aires - Being a below average fielder at first base isn't nearly enough to keep Ward from being a superstar as he is one of the top bats in the game. The numbers he's put up are even more impressive when you consider that he's done it in one of the toughest parks for hitters in the entire WBA. We will see where he ends up but sources close to Ward have confirmed that he does wonder what he could do in a better hitters park as he passed the 1,500 hit mark shortly after turning 28 years old.
Santo Domingo
The offseason is officially here and the free agency forecast is as exciting as it's ever been. Front offices and player agents have been exchanging barbs in the press for weeks in anticipation of an unprecedented free agency player market. And then, just when we thought it couldn't get any crazier, a handful of star talents declined their player options for the 2115 season and added even more talent to the pool. While a few front offices scramble to try and sign their guys to extensions, money is tight around the league and the players seem to be demanding high salaries in a show of solidarity, so expect nearly all of them to hit the open market. Below are the WBA Times Dandy Dozen Potential Free agents this year in alphabetical order. Keep in mind, though, that as of press time there may be, without exaggeration, 20 free agents this offseason better than the best free agent in some previous years.
2B Piero Folena, Rio de Janeiro - The veteran Folena is 8 hits away from 2,000 in his WBA career and went over the 1,000 RBI mark this past season. He is starting to decline but still plays a serviceable second base to go with his well above average bat.
SP Tony Gutiérrez, Mumbai - A former first round pick, Gutiérrez really came into his own this year at age 30 with a sub-3 ERA playing at the Mumbai Launching Pad. The first of four Cobras on this list we have already heard the rumors of the Mumbai front office looking around the league and under their couch cushions for cash in an effort to extend at least one of these players.
SP Han-wu Han, Shanghai - Han took a different path to stardom than Gutiérrez as he was a 17th round pick in 2103 but quickly blossomed in the pro ranks and made his major league debut in 2104. He recently declined his player option for 2115 and Shanghai is already in extension talks with the talented pitcher.
SP Dan Harmon, Barcelona - Another late round pick (15th in 2107), Harmon blossomed in the Los Angeles organization before being traded a couple of times. After an injury he never realized his peak predicted potential but he is still an excellent guy to have in your rotation.
2B Jason Himes, Northwest - Himes is an excellent second baseman who, like many of his teammates, has underperformed in the playoffs. The Emeralds recently extended teammate Wagih Lacchelo but have been mum on potentially extending Himes.
3B Jesús Huerta, Mumbai - The second Cobra on the list and one of the top third baseman in the game, Huerta was traded away from his hometown Aztecs to Mumbai and is now past his team control years. He suffered in the field this year but his range at third and excellent bat still make him very valuable.
SP Serhat Karpat, Mumbai - The legendary Karpat is 7 wins away from 200 in his WBA career and is still cranking out 4-5 WAR seasons even at the age of 40. His peripherals appear to finally be in decline, however, so many are unsure how much money he can demand in this market.
SP Roberto Morales, Buenos Aires - 36-year-old Morales has three 20 win season in his career and is the only 200 game winner in WBA history and is coming off his best season in a decade. The Dolphins have moved into rebuild mode, though, so he will test the free agent waters.
RF Roberto Parrina, Santo Domingo - Parrina recently executed his opt-out, forfeiting an $11.9M salary in 2115, in order to join the free agent bonanza, a move which surprised the Santo Domingo front office. Combine that with his rumored demands of $24M/yr to extend with the Palmchats and the relationship between player and club is rather tense at this time.
C Akrura Puli, Barcelona - Given the relative lack of talent at the catcher position throughout the WBA, many view Puli as the top potential free agent of the year, so his decision to decline his 2115 option year with Barcelona shifted the market and has several front offices buzzing. It's still a risk given the financial situation of several teams but if anyone can command a high price this year it's this guy.
CL Balya Virendra, Mumbai - While not the only good closer who could be available this year, Virendra is the best of the bunch and figures to command the highest salary and set the market for relievers. Still Mumbai is looking to re-sign him as he's been their closer for the past 6 seasons.
1B Haywood Ward, Buenos Aires - Being a below average fielder at first base isn't nearly enough to keep Ward from being a superstar as he is one of the top bats in the game. The numbers he's put up are even more impressive when you consider that he's done it in one of the toughest parks for hitters in the entire WBA. We will see where he ends up but sources close to Ward have confirmed that he does wonder what he could do in a better hitters park as he passed the 1,500 hit mark shortly after turning 28 years old.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2114-15 Offseason Thread
« on: August 23, 2018, 07:19:55 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2114-2115 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 16th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/2/2115 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 9/16. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON, ORGANIZE YOUR ORGANIZATIONS OR THEY WILL BE AUTO-ORGANIZED BY THE AI. ALSO REMEMBER TO PLACE ALL ACTIVE PLAYERS ON THE 40-MAN ROSTER.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Sunday, September 16, 2018 - Monday April 9, 2115 - First regular season sim, if rosters aren't set up before this sim then the dreaded AI auto-organize button may be used
Sim to 4/2/2115 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 9/16. NEXT SIM IS THE FIRST OF THE REGULAR SEASON, ORGANIZE YOUR ORGANIZATIONS OR THEY WILL BE AUTO-ORGANIZED BY THE AI. ALSO REMEMBER TO PLACE ALL ACTIVE PLAYERS ON THE 40-MAN ROSTER.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - Sim to In Game - Sim Notes
Sunday, September 16, 2018 - Monday April 9, 2115 - First regular season sim, if rosters aren't set up before this sim then the dreaded AI auto-organize button may be used
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WBA Times / Trade Rumor: Santo Domingo Clearing Room
« on: August 22, 2018, 11:23:04 AM »
Monday, October 22, 2114
Santo Domingo
After their heartbreaking elimination in Game 7 of the ABL Championship Series, rumors leaking out today paint a picture of a front office quickly looking to move forward and focus on future seasons. While our inside source would not confirm the trade partner, he did reveal that a trade has been agreed to in principle regarding two current roster members being traded away for cash in a move that should leave the club with roughly $20M in potential money for free agents in the upcoming offseason. Given WBA rules regarding trades involving players, expect this move to be announced publicly as soon as the WBA Championship Series concludes.
The 2114-15 hot stove season figures to be an interesting and possibly exciting one as the ratio of available players to available money is higher than it has ever been in WBA history. Not even talking heads and podcast pundits are willing to guess the salary figures that free agent targets may receive this year. Sources from multiple front offices around the association have been flummoxed by players with expiring contracts and their agents, claiming that they are wildly misunderstanding the coming free agent landscape. In response many agents have accused owners and GMs of attempting to artificially depress free agent salaries by leaking these comments and "indirectly colluding to drive down salaries" according to one particular agent. Most observers believe this agent to be Cheslav Zamorov's representative Scott Boras V based on past comments and the famous Andy Stone Saga of 2109-10.
Santo Domingo
After their heartbreaking elimination in Game 7 of the ABL Championship Series, rumors leaking out today paint a picture of a front office quickly looking to move forward and focus on future seasons. While our inside source would not confirm the trade partner, he did reveal that a trade has been agreed to in principle regarding two current roster members being traded away for cash in a move that should leave the club with roughly $20M in potential money for free agents in the upcoming offseason. Given WBA rules regarding trades involving players, expect this move to be announced publicly as soon as the WBA Championship Series concludes.
The 2114-15 hot stove season figures to be an interesting and possibly exciting one as the ratio of available players to available money is higher than it has ever been in WBA history. Not even talking heads and podcast pundits are willing to guess the salary figures that free agent targets may receive this year. Sources from multiple front offices around the association have been flummoxed by players with expiring contracts and their agents, claiming that they are wildly misunderstanding the coming free agent landscape. In response many agents have accused owners and GMs of attempting to artificially depress free agent salaries by leaking these comments and "indirectly colluding to drive down salaries" according to one particular agent. Most observers believe this agent to be Cheslav Zamorov's representative Scott Boras V based on past comments and the famous Andy Stone Saga of 2109-10.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2114 Cash Maximum Thread
« on: July 30, 2018, 03:00:48 PM »
We're at the halfway point and there's not much to report here. Only one team is on pace to light cash on fire and it's not much.
Manila Folders - $620,201
Manila Folders - $620,201
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2114 Season Thread
« on: July 11, 2018, 08:39:26 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2114 season, our league's fifteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 10/30/2114 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 8/26 It is now the first day of the offseason. Check your arbitration screens and also your messages for any team option decisions.
Sim to 10/30/2114 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 8/26 It is now the first day of the offseason. Check your arbitration screens and also your messages for any team option decisions.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / Santo Domingo Trade Block 2114
« on: July 04, 2018, 10:32:49 AM »
Bill Jacobs, SP - Have a good defense and need a back end starter? This guy won't give up too many home runs and won't walk too many, but he's not going to strike out many either. Full 5 years of team control.
Silvano Faio, RP - Filthy stuff, not so great control. But he performed very well last season for me. Average out the extreme BABIP numbers from the last two seasons and you have his real value, which is probably an ERA in the 3.75 range with peripherals to match. $350K salary, 3 years of team control left.
Abdul-Aziz Arif, RP - Got him on a minor league contract, he was a poor starting pitcher who I signed to convert to a reliever as his cutter looks like it won't develop into a major league pitch. He is 8/4/6 with 8/5/6 potential. Definitely deserves a shot at a big league bullpen. Take a look at his 2112 season at AAA compared to his 2113 season. As a reliever he had a 120/30 K/BB ratio. As a starter it was 37/40.
Dhrtatman Nageshwar, RP - Another starter to reliever conversion. He was a good SP prospect at one point but never developed more than the fastball/splitter combo. Definite long relief candidate at the major league level, though. He's on a minor league contract so will be minimum salary if you promote him.
Tomás Arnada, RP - Guy whose performance hasn't lined up with his ratings. Might be worth a shot if you need bullpen help, though. Minimum salary, 4 seasons of team control left.
Clifford "Fudd" Mitchell, RP - The great Fudd Mitchell. He was left as a starter too long in Ottawa but I signed him to a minor league contract as another conversion possibility when I saw his individual pitch ratings. Still has a good fastball and slider, definitely a major league bullpen guy still in my opinion.
Shi-ping Lao, RP - Didn't expect to sign him and all these others. Barcelona closer who hit free agency. On a 2-year contract at $2.75M each season.
Gadiel bin Salman, RP - One year left at $3.75M. Once a starting pitcher I converted him to the pen and he has shown that's where he thrives. Last two seasons he's gone 100/22 and 100/21 in K/BB. He's also obviously a candidate to step into the rotation if an injury hits.
Silvano Faio, RP - Filthy stuff, not so great control. But he performed very well last season for me. Average out the extreme BABIP numbers from the last two seasons and you have his real value, which is probably an ERA in the 3.75 range with peripherals to match. $350K salary, 3 years of team control left.
Abdul-Aziz Arif, RP - Got him on a minor league contract, he was a poor starting pitcher who I signed to convert to a reliever as his cutter looks like it won't develop into a major league pitch. He is 8/4/6 with 8/5/6 potential. Definitely deserves a shot at a big league bullpen. Take a look at his 2112 season at AAA compared to his 2113 season. As a reliever he had a 120/30 K/BB ratio. As a starter it was 37/40.
Dhrtatman Nageshwar, RP - Another starter to reliever conversion. He was a good SP prospect at one point but never developed more than the fastball/splitter combo. Definite long relief candidate at the major league level, though. He's on a minor league contract so will be minimum salary if you promote him.
Tomás Arnada, RP - Guy whose performance hasn't lined up with his ratings. Might be worth a shot if you need bullpen help, though. Minimum salary, 4 seasons of team control left.
Clifford "Fudd" Mitchell, RP - The great Fudd Mitchell. He was left as a starter too long in Ottawa but I signed him to a minor league contract as another conversion possibility when I saw his individual pitch ratings. Still has a good fastball and slider, definitely a major league bullpen guy still in my opinion.
Shi-ping Lao, RP - Didn't expect to sign him and all these others. Barcelona closer who hit free agency. On a 2-year contract at $2.75M each season.
Gadiel bin Salman, RP - One year left at $3.75M. Once a starting pitcher I converted him to the pen and he has shown that's where he thrives. Last two seasons he's gone 100/22 and 100/21 in K/BB. He's also obviously a candidate to step into the rotation if an injury hits.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2113-14 Offseason Thread
« on: June 21, 2018, 09:43:01 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2113-2114 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 15th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/3/2114 is complete. Next sim is Wednesday 7/11. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. ORGANIZE YOUR ROSTERS.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - WBA date simmed to - Activities before/during
Wed 7/11 - 4/9/2114 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, 6-DAY SIM, Su-Th regular season sim schedule begins
Sim to 4/3/2114 is complete. Next sim is Wednesday 7/11. NEXT SIM IS OPENING DAY. ORGANIZE YOUR ROSTERS.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - WBA date simmed to - Activities before/during
Wed 7/11 - 4/9/2114 - FIRST SIM OF REGULAR SEASON, 6-DAY SIM, Su-Th regular season sim schedule begins
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Constitutional Amendments / Proposed 2114 Changes
« on: May 16, 2018, 08:16:23 AM »
Okay, here is the list of changes I think we have a bunch of agreement on so may be implemented before next season, along with my thoughts and comments on each:
- Injuries - I don't want to lower the frequency of injuries but I would like to shift them so there are fewer long term injuries with players OUT and more short term and day-to-day injuries. I believe this will require a modified injury.txt file but I know nothing about that. Need someone to research or point me to already completed research (or a file) on this one.
- Talent change randomness - Ours has always been set at 100. The allowed range is from 1 to 200. My suggestion would be a moderate change at first from 100 to 75 to see what happens for a few seasons. Does anyone have experience tweaking this setting?
- Storylines - Seems like most people want them off. I don't have a problem with that.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2113 Season Thread
« on: May 03, 2018, 07:50:54 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2113 season, our league's fourteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 11/3/2113 is complete. Next sim is hopefully Wednesday 6/20, will depend on how soon I have time to figure out the injury file situation.
Sim to 11/3/2113 is complete. Next sim is hopefully Wednesday 6/20, will depend on how soon I have time to figure out the injury file situation.
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2112-13 Offseason Thread
« on: April 15, 2018, 03:24:30 PM »
This is the thread for all discussion of offseason activities during the 2112-2113 offseason. This first post will be updated throughout the offseason and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time. We are preparing for the WBA's 14th season. The offseason will follow the usual DAILY sims.
Sim to 4/4/2113 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 5/3. TOMORROW IS THE FIRST SIM OF THE REGULAR SEASON. ORGANIZE YOUR COMPLETE SYSTEMS OR THE DREADED AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON MAY BE EMPLOYED. Next sim takes us back to the standard Su-Th 5 sim per week schedule.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - WBA date simmed to - Activities before/during
Thu 5/3 - FIRST REGULAR SEASON SIM
Sim to 4/4/2113 is complete. Next sim is Thursday 5/3. TOMORROW IS THE FIRST SIM OF THE REGULAR SEASON. ORGANIZE YOUR COMPLETE SYSTEMS OR THE DREADED AUTO-ORGANIZE BUTTON MAY BE EMPLOYED. Next sim takes us back to the standard Su-Th 5 sim per week schedule.
Tentative offseason sim schedule:
Date - WBA date simmed to - Activities before/during
Thu 5/3 - FIRST REGULAR SEASON SIM
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General WBA Discussion / Introducing hWAR
« on: April 09, 2018, 07:32:28 PM »
Disclaimer - it's still a work in progress, if you have suggestions or questions this thread is the place to share them.
As discussed in the Slack channel, OOTP does not produce advanced analytical stats very well. I'll go over a brief list of some of its perceived (by me) weaknesses in this area that led me to want to calculate WAR for the WBA.
So with all that in mind and some encouragement from the Stats+ author I went about automating the adjustments for the WBA. What do I mean by adjustments? Here's the basic process:
Last list for now. Features of and comments on the results:
I will release the stats pages as I write them on this thread for a while. Without further ado, here are the pages I have so far:
Single season h.bfWAR (batting & fielding WAR)
Single season h.pWAR (pitching WAR)
Single season hWAR (total WAR)
As discussed in the Slack channel, OOTP does not produce advanced analytical stats very well. I'll go over a brief list of some of its perceived (by me) weaknesses in this area that led me to want to calculate WAR for the WBA.
- Inconsistent WAR totals - The total WAR in the league each year is not a consistent number. For each WBA league (ABL and IBL individually), the standard 1,000 MLB WAR should be scaled to just about 321. The annual totals for WAR in the ABL and IBL have bounced around from about 340 to 365 during our existence.
- Defensive runs saved - the defensive runs saved, reported by OOTP as ZR or zone runs, in each league do not add up to zero during the year for each position as they should. Pitchers in particular are way off. In 2112 the ABL's pitchers totaled -64.2 ZR.
- Inaccurate and insufficient park adjustments - OOTP uses internal park factors based off the input park factors on the edit ballpark screen (these values are visible on your team settings screen in-game). However, we know that weather does have an effect on outcomes in OOTP based on developer statements.
- Position player/pitcher WAR balance - Throughout the history of the WBA I've felt that position players were overvalued in OOTP WAR compared to pitchers. In actuality I found that the balance has been between 57-60% for batting/fielding WAR compared to pitching WAR in every season with a couple of random 56% and 61% seasons. This is actually close to the standard Baseball-Reference and Fangraphs calculations which surprised me. As we'll find out later, there was something else in the OOTP calculations that I haven't specifically identified that was causing the top position players to have too large of values compared to others.
- Handedness park factors - Handedness park factors are not utilized in OOTP value stats and are underutilized in real life as well.
- General baseball WAR theory - As discussed in Slack, I have automated a standard adjustment algorithm and applied it to many sports, primarily college football, over the years. I had also run the numbers for MLB for about 15 historical seasons at one point so I knew it could be done to baseball stats. Once the Stats+ author pointed out the players_at_bats_batting_stats table to me, I knew I could do this for OOTP.
So with all that in mind and some encouragement from the Stats+ author I went about automating the adjustments for the WBA. What do I mean by adjustments? Here's the basic process:
- A list of every right-handed plate appearance in the league for the season is made. A connection test is run to make sure that all players are connected, if any are unconnected then their baseline statistics are added to the adjusted stats table. These players will have very few plate appearances or batters faced in any given season or else they would be connected. The same thing is then done for left-handed plate appearances.
- After the connection test is completed, every single plate appearance is analyzed based on batter, pitcher, batting side, and park. Each player's overall rates for each event are logged as their actual results and the same is done for each park. Then the "opponent strength" for each event is tabulated by looking at each plate appearance (with the exception of some discarded events such as catcher's interference) and summing the strength of the opponent as well as the park environment.
- After one iteration each player's rate in each statistic is modified by their opponent strength. The iterations are continued until the values stabilize to a predetermined degree. If you have questions about this aspect, this link is a good introduction to the concept.
- Once the iterations are complete we have the following values - adjusted batting stats, adjusted pitching stats, and single year park factors. My next step in the future will be to calculate weighted multi-year park factors for each statistic based on up to three seasons. For this first season, of course, we only have the single year numbers.
- After determining multi-year park factors we then go back through the statistical adjustment iterations until the differences between each iteration stabilize. This essentially means that there are multiple solutions at this point because we have artificially introduced outside information. At this point I average the value in each stat from the last iteration and the second-to-last iteration.
- I now have my final statistics and park factors and we then proceed to create advanced stats that we have all heard about. However, because of the adjustment basis for these stats we do not have to re-enter the park factors as they are already built in.
- As a separate step I calculate overall runs park factors for each team solely for the calculation of ERA-.
Last list for now. Features of and comments on the results:
- Pitcher batting stats are included during all calculations. Pitchers hit and field, their entire body of work is included in total WAR numbers.
- Positional adjustments are calculated for each season based on how many offensive runs each position actually produced that season.
- Batting runs include stolen bases and caught stealing, so they're really more offensive runs. Fielding runs are corrected to where they sum to zero at each position.
- There are some issues with the OOTP data. E.g., retired players are immediately removed from the players_at_bat_batting_stats table so that sucks.
I will release the stats pages as I write them on this thread for a while. Without further ado, here are the pages I have so far:
Single season h.bfWAR (batting & fielding WAR)
Single season h.pWAR (pitching WAR)
Single season hWAR (total WAR)
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Constitutional Amendments / Minor League Parks
« on: March 29, 2018, 07:28:16 PM »
I am unilaterally instituting a change where all minor league parks are domes with 1.0 park factors across the board.
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WBA Times / Playoff Race Predictions
« on: March 16, 2018, 08:40:35 AM »
Monday, July 18, 2112
As we approach the trade deadline and with 90 games in the books, the WBA Times staff has reviewed the current rosters and is releasing their predicted final standings. Please note that these standings may be updated following any late activity before the trading deadline.
Americas Baseball League
As we approach the trade deadline and with 90 games in the books, the WBA Times staff has reviewed the current rosters and is releasing their predicted final standings. Please note that these standings may be updated following any late activity before the trading deadline.
Americas Baseball League
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Completed Trades / Santo Domingo/Rio de Janeiro
« on: March 15, 2018, 02:42:24 PM »
Rio de Janeiro sends Justin White
Santo Domingo sends their 2113 5th round draft pick
and also their 2113 2nd round draft pick and also Kamasrama Venugopalan
Santo Domingo sends their 2113 5th round draft pick
and also their 2113 2nd round draft pick and also Kamasrama Venugopalan
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Completed Trades / Santo Domingo/Carolina Part 2
« on: March 13, 2018, 03:41:42 PM »
Santo Domingo sends Walton Gyll and Felix Mirskoi
Carolina sends Antonio Rivera and their 2113 5th round pick
Carolina sends Antonio Rivera and their 2113 5th round pick
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Completed Trades / Santo Domingo/Ottawa
« on: March 08, 2018, 06:03:28 PM »
Santo Domingo sends Esteban Feliz, Timoteo Ramirez, and Jack Joyce
Ottawa sends Ricardo Peralta, Bart Wilmetz, and their 5th round pick.
Ottawa sends Ricardo Peralta, Bart Wilmetz, and their 5th round pick.
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Trade Blocks and Discussions / 2112 Cash Maximum Thread
« on: March 08, 2018, 11:18:34 AM »
This thread will keep track of teams on pace to lose cash to the league cash maximum rule each season and the amount they are currently forecast to lose. Owners who would like to make offers for the cash should do so whenever they want. This thread's purpose is to make sure that every league owner is aware of the teams who are in this situation so that the trades will better reflect actual market value for the cash.
Here are the numbers:
As of 6/6/2112:
Black Forest Foxes - $13,430,523
Shanghai Sharks - $18,847,977
Here are the numbers:
As of 6/6/2112:
Black Forest Foxes - $13,430,523
Shanghai Sharks - $18,847,977
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Season and Off-Season Threads / 2112 Season Thread
« on: February 25, 2018, 07:55:36 AM »
This is the thread for all discussion for the 2112 season, our league's thirteenth. This first post will be updated throughout the season and will also include links to other threads or amendment votes that come up during this time.
Sim to 11/1/2112 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 4/15. IT IS NOW THE OFFSEASON AND WE ARE USING OOTP 19.
Sim to 11/1/2112 is complete. Next sim is Sunday 4/15. IT IS NOW THE OFFSEASON AND WE ARE USING OOTP 19.