Update / RBI Dream Team Draft

[t]

Hello all,

Some of you may remember me from '02, when I was most active on this forum (with my counterpart Bban), or from the few posts I made in late '04. I apologize for taking such a long time off from this forum, but, you know, life gets in the way. Anyway, a quick update:

I'm living in Boston (haven't left Massachusetts, or "Chowdah Mecca" as Gwynn3K once put it). Bban lives in California, and is about to get married. We see each other once or twice a year, and generally make time for a series or two in RBI (we don't play online, for whatever reason - we really have no excuse for it). Though we are apart, our love for (some might say obsession for) this game has never wavered. It is still a frequent topic of our discussions. For Christmas '06, Bban gave me his NES system and only copy of RBI (the one we used to play when we shared an apartment). It was perhaps the greatest gift I've ever received. Most people would wonder how that could be, but you know.

This morning we began the great undertaking, via email, of drafting our RBI 'dream teams' from the RBI 1 rosters (All Star teams included). The rules: 20 picks per side, 13 hitters (9 starters, including a DH) and 7 pitchers (4 starters). We're 1/4 done. Bban had the first pick, since he has the (much) better won/lost record in our matchups over the years. Here are our first five picks (B=Bban, T=me):

1 B - Alan Trammel, SS
2 T - Will Clark, 1B
3 B - Darell Evans, 1B
4 T - Andre Dawson, OF
5 B - Eric Davis, OF
6 T - Darryl Strawberry, OF
7 B - Michael Jack Schmidt, 3B
8 T - George Bell, OF
9 B - Matt Nokes, C
10 T - Reggie Jackson, OF/DH

I will post the full draft results as soon as we're done. Now, if only we could put these teams on that two-colored field.

Anyway, it's great to see that this forum is still active. I will never forget the day I first stumbled upon this site back in '02 - I called Bban immediately. We could not believe there were others out there, our age, who loved the game of RBI as much as we did/do. Thanks to Gantry and the rest of you for all of the effort you have put into this.

Take care,
Todd (t)

[Brookensrules!]

Will Clark 2nd overall? 

I concur, the first time I saw this site I couldn't believe it, not just for the site but the abundance of info about the game.  My buddy up the street from me growing up and I played for years and we even kept stats while we played.  I wish I still had them.  We played the arcade version once in awhile at the local bowling alley it was the cocktail version.  Much different from the NES version in my opinion. 

[t]

Will Clark was a nostalgic pick more than anything. He was my favorite player back in the day. But it's not like he doesn't hit - he's always a monster when I play with San Fran. Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting The Thrill is a better hitter than Darrell Evans is (Evans is probably the best hitter in RBI) - I just like him more.

[BeefMaster]

Now, if only we could put these teams on that two-colored field.

You can (although only on a computer, not on an NES).  Since you're using existing players, it should be pretty easy to put together your teams using the "Switch" function on the editor.

[Stock]

Rack = Bban?

[t]

Rack = Bban?

Don't think so - he's only ever been known as Bban on this forum.

[Big Hath]

Rack = Bban?

Don't think so - he's only ever been known as Bban on this forum.

it's an inside joke about Nokes being picked so early

[t]

Now, if only we could put these teams on that two-colored field.

You can (although only on a computer, not on an NES).  Since you're using existing players, it should be pretty easy to put together your teams using the "Switch" function on the editor.

Nice. I'm going to look into this. Anyone have any suggestions for playing RBI on a Mac?

[t]

Rack = Bban?

Don't think so - he's only ever been known as Bban on this forum.

it's an inside joke about Nokes being picked so early

Oh, got ya. Bban loves Nokes. I'm surprised he didn't take him at #1.

[B]

Hey There all,

It has been far too long...I felt out of the loop...but like a good friend....you can just pick up and get right back into it...

Yes....Matty Nokes....He was picked a bit high...but with the format we are doing...C's are slim...and he's the best around...

I love Brookens...and he will be mine soon...

its good to be back...

Bban

[t]

Great to see you posting again, B. Hell, great to see myself posting. It's like riding a bike, this forum, is it not?

By the way, Kirk Gibson just went 23rd in our draft. Altzheimers kicking in early?

[B]

FINAL RESULTS

BBAN

C   Nokes
1B   Evans
2B   Ryno
3B    Schmidt
SS   Trammell
OF   Davis
OF    Gibson
OF    Raines
DH   Mcgwire
UTIL   Mattingly
UTIL   Murphy
UTIL   Puckett
UTIL   Brookens
   
SP   Gooden
SP   Venezula
SP    Blyleven
SP   Clemens
RP   Henke
RP   Berenger
RP   Franco

t


C  Pena
1B Clark
2B Whitaker
3B Boggs
SS Ripken
OF Bell
OF Dawson
OF Straw
DH Jackson
UTIL Armas
UTIL Canseco
UTIL Burks
UTIL Rice

SP Alexander
SP Ryan
SP Witt
SP Tudor
RP Worrell
RP Hernandez
RP Garelts

[B]

Who do you think got the best of the draft?

t, a few names I'm surprised that weren't picked....especially by us

Candyman
Chili
Donny Baylor
Gaetti
Brunsky
Madlock
Heath
Davidson
Hurst
Vince Coleman

[BeefMaster]

That Nokes pick doesn't look so bad next to taking Pena when Carter and Laudner are available.  I also question the pick of Boggs over Gaetti.

bban over t in five games.

Those would both be some fun teams to play with.

[B]

Thanks for your support Beef...

You picked up the two flaws I had with t's squad... Otherwise it would be a rough go for any pitcher.... But hopefully with the wonders of the internet... We can play it out soon...

[t]

Don't underestimate Pena, or as we like to call him "The Heartbeat". He's good for a few long balls and has surprising gap power. I passed on "Nel" Carter intentionally, and would do it again. He's never done anything for me.

By the way, my first baseman is Will Clark, not Jack. Just wanted to make that distinction.

[ryno]

bban is good people

[B]

I thank you Ryno...and I hope you find happiness on your new team...I'm happy to see you have the stache rocking....if you have any liphair related questions...go see the dali llama....tom brookens

[Gantry]

Holy shit bban & t, welcome back buddies!!! 

[B]

Gantry.....as always...a pleasure....I've decided to drop the "ban" and just go as the singular "B"....its what t usually calls me anyways...but we are humbled to still be a part of the community...and we are going to commit ourselves to staying more involved...if only we could get messabiscuts back in here....however...he may be a little more busy than we are....

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