Official RBI Fantasy Draft VI - Comment Thread

[Attezz]

No one actually believes that these are watch games, right?

[Re-Peat]

After staying up until 6am and sleeping until 3pm, the Alliance had a groggy start this morning getting slaughtered and shut out by the badasses in 3 terrible innings. 

The offense completely stalled and Morris seems to be suffering from fatigue after the quadruple header last night. 

The Badasses were putting the ball in play, which seems to be enough against the Alliance as really, really, really bad fielding choices were once again the order of the day.  Trammel at short is doing too much to carry the team, and his attempt at out-of-reach ground balls is consistently putting the OF out of position to back him up.  While the alliance trusts his abilities they're looking to see a little more maturity from this rising star.

[Re-Peat]

Cox shit the bed against the OC, giving up 11 runs in his 4 innings on the mound, ruining Morris' quality start.

The OC showed serious swat at the top of the lineup with McGwire starting his game with back-to-back homers. 

The management is still distressed about poor fielding, although today it was on the right hand side of the field.  2B Tommy Herr was unable to snag far too many grounders, and this coupled with his lack of production at the plate lately may spell disaster for him.  Marty Barrett has been looking better and better in practice and is anxiously awaiting a call-up.

[Darky]

Awesome updates and recaps RePeat, keep them coming if you can.

I ran some games while watching hockey and was not able to view them really--- since I have my eyes glued to the game...here are some results with the number 2 SP's.

[Re-Peat]

The Rebels redeemed a slow morning by chugging the Blue Ribbons to close out their preseason action.  They had the Ribbons on the ropes the entire game, although the boys in Blue (ribbons) refused to go quietly and many times avoided getting slaughtered, only to end up losing by 10 after a full game anyways.

The Rebels got solid production from all areas of the lineup and the pitching staff shook off their earlier troubles to show good mental fortitude today.  The management now has a lot to consider what changes they may wish to make before the start of the regular season.

[Re-Peat]

Rebels Wrap Up Preseason Action
AP - Mayville, KY Alliance Spring Training Facilities

The Rebels end their preseason 5-4.  The Alliance isn't looking dominant but with a couple solid pitchers to hold up their perennial contact and speed based offense they will certainly be a pushover to no one and a real contender for the playoffs this year.

Management is going to convene later today to discuss the state of the team and possible shakeups in the batting order.  Mediocre production from Herr will most likely see him moved to the back of the bus or sent to the bench in favor of Barrett, this will be left to the coaches and the performances of both players in practice sessions.

The Rebels were hoping for big things from Kirby Puckett and so far the outfielder has met and exceeded all expectations.  Management is considering giving Puckett a boost in the batting order to maximize his production although the solid efforts of the rest of the squad make it difficult to decide who might be moved back to make room for this rising star.

Steve Lombardozzi also showed a significant amount of flash in the preseason with great OBP and flashes of big league power.  He hit as many HRs as highly valued stars Alan Trammel and Matt Nokes, although the inability of Herr to get on base really crippled his RBI production.  Look for Lombardozzi to be moved up at least one spot in the lineup, and possibly more before the season opener.

Top picks Eric Davis and Tony Armas performed as expected from top picks.  Davis was able to send many shots into the stands as well as producing a lot of extra base hits with his legs.  Getting this burner in scoring position with less than 2 outs is almost a guaranteed run and Davis has made his case as a 1st rounder, in spite of early off-season criticism from the alterna-douche liberal media. 

Armas has been what everyone knew this ancient veteran would be, power as good as anyone is the league and speed that makes one wonder if he's running on 18th century prosthetic legs.  Critical as a base clearer, Armas suffered from the aggressive base running style of the Rebels and found himself forced into many rundowns by the over aggressive third base coach.  Armas did not win many of these rundowns...

As the only returning player to the Rebel roster, Wade Boggs has showed the plate abilities that consistently make him one of the best values in the league.  With a few home runs and leading the team in triples, Boggs has recently been made team captain and will undoubtedly continue to drive in speedsters Trammel and Davis as well as getting himself in scoring position for sluggers Armas and Nokes.

In spite of a couple off days the Alliance pitching staff continues to be one of the most feared in the league.  Purchased wholesale from last year's championship Empire team, this stable is full of attitude and is ready to Re-Peat last year's glory. 

[Darky]

Games ran and partly watched during the hockey game.

The Empire is starting to gel. We fully intend to take our third straight Dove RBI division title and repeat as FRBI champions. The Force is harnessing with us.

In spite of a couple off days the Alliance pitching staff continues to be one of the most feared in the league.  Purchased wholesale from last year's championship Empire team, this stable is full of attitude and is ready to Re-Peat last year's glory. 

It'll be interesting how that championship staff does in a new environment. Word around campfire is that they miss the the first class Imperial training facilities and our quality organization. You guys will be tough for sure, but this division belongs to the Galactic Empire. Championships are only expected here and we plan on finding a way to win, we are after all, the Empire! Our dynasty is only beginning young one.

It is funny and awesome irony though RePeat, the Galactic Empire's pitching staff from last year is now part of the Rebel Alliance hahahah. I love it.

Our team balance and mix of speed and power on offense, and our good pitching SP should keep things manageable until our RP's take over. I'm excited about our bullpen---they've been the difference so far in these preseason games.

[Turd]

Hammocks Wins! I see why everyone wanted Garner, he had a leadoff HR!

[Re-Peat]

Hammocks Wins! I see why everyone wanted Garner, he had a leadoff HR!

Damn...  looks like Cox shit the bed again here.

[Darky]

Damn...  looks like Cox shit the bed again here.

Giving up 6 runs in a start is not bad at all. You guys only gave up 16 runs and that is moderate. 10-12 runs given up in a game is the golden standard.

Kruk hit a grand salami in the eight inning. Stanly may blow a lot of leads this year. Smith looked great in relief.

Also, Vince Coleman is a weapon. Wow! If he gets on first, he's either scoring or going from first to third in a hurry on any ground ball through the infield. He even hit a bomb in a game that I saw.

[Re-Peat]

Damn...  looks like Cox shit the bed again here.

Giving up 6 runs in a start is not bad at all. You guys only gave up 16 runs and that is moderate. 10-12 runs given up in a game is the golden standard.

That would have been Morris starting, and Cox giving up that bunch of runs in the middle innings.

[Darky]

Gotch'ya Repeat.

Spillman terrorized us with 5 hits, and Nolan Ryan went a complete game. We were thrown out at home a couple of times and had a critical double play kill a rally. We were right there from taking the momentum in the game. Sutclf had a rough start.

[Darky]

Management is going to convene later today to discuss the state of the team and possible shakeups in the batting order.  Mediocre production from Herr will most likely see him moved to the back of the bus or sent to the bench in favor of Barrett, this will be left to the coaches and the performances of both players in practice sessions. 

This will be an interesting story. Barrett is well trained in the ways of the Force and he can both be clutch and break your heart, but he helped us win a few ballgames last year. He's the type that looks like shit on paper, but gets it done. That damn Lmbdrzi is the same way.

My 8 hole hitter Doran, we like what we are seeing. He's pure hustle and a sparkplug. What he lacks in pop, he makes up for with his speed. I'm seeing maybe 8-12 triples out of him this year. He has officially won a starting spot on our lineup. Buckner will be an asset coming off the bench to pinch hit.
I'm really pleased with my top five, and the 6-7-8 holes are productive enough to compensate for the lack of power. Sheridan uses the whole field really well and can get some big hits, and his speed is good enough to avoid putouts, and he has some pop. Heath will be steady with some hits and doubles and hr's here and there. He has a good contact-power ratio which will help keep rallies going. Also, Sutclf and Vlnza are good hitters for pitchers. With Doran on base, this could generate some runs.

[ryno]

i'm pleased that the law of averages says  I won't suck as much as last year.

[Mike D.]

Cunts beat the Awesome Badasses, 13-9.  Badasses mounted a big rally after being down 10-0 going into the bottom of the 3rd inning.

[Darky]

Cunts beat the Awesome Badasses, 13-9.  Badasses mounted a big rally after being down 10-0 going into the bottom of the 3rd inning.

How do you like your team Mike? I've been watching a ton of games and I have seen everybody play. I gotta say, there is no clear favorite right now.

Also, the errors were set on 4 last season, and after watching all these scrimmage games, there are just too many BOPs---outfielders dropping routine flyballs is just unacceptable.
I think this needs to be cleaned up. I'll see how the game plays by adjusting Nightwulfs editor and the ROM to a 2 rating and 3. I'll let you guys know later how this looks.

[Mike D.]

I like the Cunts mix of power, speed, and contact.  Raines, Murphy, Dewey, Mitchell and Carter all have a lot of pop.  We have some weakness at the 6-7-8 spots, but  they still seem to produce when needed, especially Kruk.  Molitor is an enigma.  Pitching staff is solid if unspectacular.  I think we'll be a top team.  Our outfield is the tits.  Raines-Murphy-Dewey can't be beat.  Seems like a lot of teams have a  ton of power up top, and then a significant drop off in hitting with the last three.  I think our emphasis on contact for our late round picks will pay off.

[Mike D.]

Galactic Empire sneak past Cunts, 14-11.  GE capitalizes on Cunt miscues and bullpen implosion to rally from behind in the 7th innning to win the game.

[AlecTrevylan006]

I have no idea what to think of my lineup. Should be solid. Pitching is meh at best. I expect a bunch of high scoring games (or quick ending ones)

[Darky]

I like the Cunts mix of power, speed, and contact.  Raines, Murphy, Dewey, Mitchell and Carter all have a lot of pop.  We have some weakness at the 6-7-8 spots, but  they still seem to produce when needed, especially Kruk.  Molitor is an enigma.  Pitching staff is solid if unspectacular.  I think we'll be a top team.  Our outfield is the tits.  Raines-Murphy-Dewey can't be beat.  Seems like a lot of teams have a  ton of power up top, and then a significant drop off in hitting with the last three.  I think our emphasis on contact for our late round picks will pay off.

Yeah, you guys are alright. I've seen your 6-7-8 holes avoid a lot of double plays, take extra bases and also get inf singles with their speed, and produce. Not much pop though, so if 2/3 of those guys have an off day, it can be hard unless your top of the order has a huge day. I'd say your biggest liability right now is King. I like the Cunts chances to make the playoffs from what I have seen----though you guys just got mercy ruled by the Blue Ribbons in a scrimmage game. But that is just one game, I've seen you guys win your share with all these games I have been watching.

Right now, I'd say the OC are the slight favorites to win your division---Gantry division. They can score runs in a hurry with all their power and have the ability to come back. However, they've hit into the most double plays with their lack of team speed and have been thrown out at a lot of bases. Benito has been doing well though from the 8 spot for them. Also their SP is not the best. They've been pretty even in their games and they are by no means dominant. But they will have some games where they will put away teams quickly, and also let teams back in the game quickly.

The Badasses don't look as good as last year so far. Their SP is okay, but will give up runs. They have Bruno, Gedman, Jones, Ripken, and Bell---so there will be plenty of bombs there. Though I still think Ripken is a jinx. The bottom of the lineup is okay and has pop, but lacks speed there.  It's hard to say if they'll be in the hunt late in the season. They have lost more than they have won with the scrimmages I have seen.

The Blue Ribbons aren't as bad as last year, but they are not great----but their SP staff is really solid. They have a good chance to be in the playoff hunt late in the year.

The Fighting Ulrachers look solid since they have good pop and Gooden, their bullpen is nothing spectacular though and their team speed is not the best. But I'd expect them to make the playoffs.

Over in my division, the Poopydicks look okay. They have good pop and can hit a bit, and their SP staff is okay. I expect them to be in the hunt all year.

The Bananahammocks have Dawson and their lineup is pretty good. Stinky Sullivan has done okay from the 8 spot. They'll need a big lead going into the late innings because Stanly seems to always give up a lot of runs out of the pen.

The Fighting Artichokes will be tough, but they won't be the best come from behind team since they only have 4 legit HR hitters---but they do have great team speed. If Nolan Ryan (he has the worst career ERA)  can have his best year, then they should fight for a playoff spot for sure.

The Rebel Alliance should battle for a playoff spot with their starting pitching and bullpen---championship winning pitching staff from last year. If they fall behind in games early, it'll be hard for them to stage comebacks since they don't have the best pop, but there are some guys like Puckett and Boggs with good contact rating to get some hits. They'll be in a lot of games, so they don't have to be the best hitting team, but they have good enough hitting to win some ball games.

My team appears to be solid. Our SP pitching staff is not superior like last years, but they are second tier pitchers and will have their share of good days and bad days. Our bullpen is the strength of our pitching staff. Rags and Robinson will be the difference for us in tight ballgames late in the game. I like our team speed and we have enough pop from 1-7. Doran in the 8 hole appears to be working out. He can get some hits, hit an occasional HR, and his speed is certainly an asset. I like him better than Barrett/OSmith---my 8 hole last year. Our weakness appears to be having big innings and coming from behind we are down by more than 5 runs. I like our chances to 3-peat for a Dove League title...but it's not going to be easy like last year.


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