RBI 2014 Project Thread - Beta version 1.1 released!

[BeefMaster]

Twins' center fielder is Alex Presley, not Ryan Pressly.  I'd like to say that Pinto will start over Suzuki, but Terry Ryan has made statements to the contrary (and, actually, there's a decent chance they start Pinto in AAA, in which case the backup catcher is probably Chris Herrmann).  I'd consider it unlikely that Parmelee makes the roster if Kubel also does, but no one seems to have any idea who would be the backup center fielder.  If you want a guy who's close to a lock to be on the roster, Eduardo Escobar is probably the best bet, although he's terrible.

Pitching-wise, replace Fien with Jared Burton or Anthony Swarzak (Burton is the setup man; Swarzak was their best righty reliever last year).  Hughes over Correia would be defensible in the rotation, but neither are all that good, so whatever.

[Turd]

Thanks. I can always rely on beef for this. Much appreciated.

[fathedX]

I think the Rockies looks pretty good but some minor changes: they've so far announced a platoon in center (so Stubbs will only play against LHP) and Cuddyer will bat second (!).  Also, it appears DJ LeMahieu has the edge over Rutledge for 2B because he hit better last year (and he's a much better fielder). I would change it to look like this:

2014COL
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1. Corey Dickerson
2. Michael Cuddyer
3. Carlos Gonzalez
4. Troy Tulowitzki
5. Justin Morneau
6. Wilin Rosario
7. Nolan Arenado
8. DJ LeMahieu
9. Josh Rutledge
10. Drew Stubbs
11. Charlie Blackmon
12. Jordan Pacheco

-=Pitchers=-
13. Jhoulys Chacin
14. Jorge de la Rosa
15. Rex Brothers
16. LaTroy Hawkins

[beastietg]

I can't wait to get this baseball season going!!

This is gonna be awesome!!

[VEGAS]

odd note, on the text file it has CC Sabbathia in BOTH SP slots for NYY but on the board it correctly lists Sabbathia and Tanaka.
Similar duplicates showing up on LAD too. I downloaded the txt file twice and the same issues emerge. Is it something in the file? Or just my dumb computer when I open the file?

[Turd]

Vegas the dupes you see are places where my database didn't have the data for tht guy so I just doubled on a mother player until I had time to put them in by hand.

[VEGAS]

Thanks for clarifying. I'm excited for this year's rom too!

[jjelmo11]

I'm a little late to the party, but I'll throw in my 2 cents on my Tigers.  LF was going to be somewhat of a platoon involving Dirks and Davis, but with Dirks now out 3 months it will be a mess.  The more sure thing may be to put Iglesias at the bottom of the lineup as a starter because he should play everyday once his shin splints calm down.  Early on it seems like Ausmus is leaning towards Kinsler leading off and having Jackson hit 5th or 6th.  Rondon could also be an option as the set up man instead of Alburquerque.  Who knows.  I guess it comes down to whether you want to put Dirks or Iglesias as a starter.  I don't know how you like to handle injuries.  Totally your call. 

I bought the cart last year and had a blast with it.  You guys do amazing work.  Thanks!

JJ


2014DET
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1. Ian Kinsler 2B
2. Torii Hunter RF
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Victor Martinez DH
5. Austin Jackson CF
6. Alex Avila C
7. Nick Castellanos 3B or Andy Dirks LF
8. Jose Iglesias SS or Nick Castellanos 3B

9. Andy Dirks or Jose Iglesias
10. Rajai Davis
11. Stephen Lombardozzi
12. Don Kelly

-=Pitchers=-
13. Justin Verlander
14. Max Scherzer
15. Al Alburquerque or Bruce Rondon
16. Joe Nathan

[TβG]

the three letter abbreviations bother me. I'm sure the three letters couldnt be trademarked or anything, so i don't see the trouble in using the first letter or the team name. I think St Louis should be StL or STL no matter what. IMHO. 


excellent work.

I have no idea on the angels lineup, but i doub aybar leads off.

[Turd]

The three letter abbreviations aren't actually used in the game. I just used them from the database to help me rate them.

[TβG]

phew!

[VEGAS]

Now if MLB teams can just finalize their rosters so Turd can move to the next step we'd all be happy.

[Turd]

Vegas, there's a good chance I just use this weekend to make the ROM official and then address any possible roster tweaks with a subsequent release.  I would rather get it done now and playable and anyone who wants it on a cart will just have to wait for the updates...

[VEGAS]

"I love it when a plan comes together"

That is great news. I know I'll fire up a few games as soon as you release it.

[Turd]

Everything is dependent upon:

How long my son's wrestling tournament lasts
How tired I am from said tournament
Other hobby stuff or obligations getting in the way

I'm not worried though...stay tuned...

[Gantry]

Your son wrestles?  Deetz plz

[Turd]

We are facebook friends, I think. I posted a video of him kicking ass from this Saturday.  What kind of details are you looking for? Like stats? There are only two kids on the Kindergarten team, he's one of them.  He's wrestled 7 matches thus far in two tourneys, and is 6-1 overall.  He took home a gold medal and a participation ribbon (this last tourney didn't give out medals to grade K).

[Gantry]

Not on FB anymore...   Just curious what age he was and how he's doing.  Sounds like a butt kicker, is he enjoying it? 

[Turd]

He just turned 6.  He freakin' loves it...he was positively dominating the first 6 kids, but his last match the kid was probably slightly better than him...a little faster and stronger and had control of him most of the match (plus he got the wind knocked out of him 10 seconds in, so that isn't good for the tone of the rest of the match).  That said, he went back out and fought really hard...he's a natural talent and will likely only get better...all his coaches are raving about how "if he sticks with it he'll be a great wrestler."

It wasn't high on my list of sports, but my wife and I have come around, considering how much fun he is having, and thus we're having fun. 

At the risk of sounding like a gloating dad, he's actually quite a good lefty power hitter in baseball, and has natural talent in basketball as well.  He sure didn't get his athletic prowess from me.

[Gantry]

Awesome - the keys to young kids wrestling are enjoyment and he doesn't freak out when he loses.   Some kids have a tough time with the second part, which affects the first one.  Keep it up, you'll have the next Ben Askren on your hands!