JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 For those of you who followed my 2007 Cubs Dynasty, I have finally decided to stay with Chicago into the 2008 Season. I will play the games exactly the way I did last year, real schedule, accurate (as possible) rosters, and so on.. Unlike last year, the games will be posted more sporadically, more in the area of 3 or 4 times a month, while still playing along with the real schedule but posting enough to keep the reader informed. This format won't be so time demanding, but I will still be able to post the season in a comprehensive manner. Any breaking news or stories will be posted: ie, trades, key wins or losses, personell situations, press conferences, etc. The updates will include all new Photoshop layouts, and possibly a couple of surprises that I have been tinkering with during the last couple of months. I've played my first exhibition game (not spring training, just checking out rosters) against the San Diego Padres which turned out to be an exciting extra inning game. The rosters looks great so far (good job, kg), but I'm sure things will change before Opening Day. Just for fun, I'm posting a small portion of the game against the Padres. [align=center][/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]CUBS vs PADRES - *EXHIBITION*[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superciuc Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Pre dynasty exhibitio games? Man, this is gonna be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFLR Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Awesome JR, how many exibition games are you going to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Not sure, guys. I'll be tweaking settings and things for awhile, at least up until Spring Training. Probably just a few games here and there, and then I'll post some Spring Training games, and news that goes along with it. Something I didn't do last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYM Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Can't wait to follow this one. OT: Who's stadium is that? The lighting is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Can't wait to follow this one. OT: Who's stadium is that? The lighting is great. That's San Diego's stadium. The lighting in that pic was done in PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFLR Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Wonder if you will play some of the games in Mexico or in the caribbean ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Wonder if you will play some of the games in Mexico or in the caribbean Not only is it warm down there this time of year, Mexican food is the best food on the planet. I'm sure Sweet Lou would love to go down and get a couple of games in. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYM Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I meant the lighting for the crowd. Did you do that or did it come with the Petco you downloaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoCubs720 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I meant the lighting for the crowd. Did you do that or did it come with the Petco you downloaded. The lighting in that pic was done in PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 CC's right, NYM. That's the lighting I was talking about. There's a filter on the pic, but the lighting and shadows are actually on the crowd. Here's the original, you can pretty much see the places where I added shadows. In the stands and the Metal Supply Building. [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYM Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well it looks really good. Can't wait for the dynasty to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred13 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 cool as always. Just one thing if this is the template you plan on using. The linescore on the first image is a little tough to see. Might need something to make it pop a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks fred. Nah, this isn't the template I'll be using, I was just messing around in PS again for the fun of it. As a matter of fact, I think I've come up with something totally different and original. I'll be working out the kinks for the next month or so, but I can promise this year's dynasty will be something no one has ever seen before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm looking foreward to this JR! I always love reading your dynasties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigleyville33 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 wow this looks good... its gonna be hard to top your dynasty last year though. it was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 This is a great concept hopefully the extra games won't tire you players out for the start of the year Anyway i can't wait till the start of your defense of the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 [align=center]SANTANA, METS ROLL CUBS IN EXHIBITION[/align] [align=center]*Mets 7, Cubs 1*[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]The Mets newly acquired superstar Johan Santana proved his worth in an exhibition game held in Des Moines, Iowa Thursday against Lou Piniella's Chicago Cubs. Santana pitched 8 complete innings, struck out 7 and walked 2. The only run came off a rare mistake to Alfonso Soriano in the bottom of the 3rd inning, with Soriano clearing the silos in deep left field. Carlos Zambrano was blistered by the New York lineup, giving up 5 runs in 7 innings. David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran all homered for the Mets. Chicago managed only 3 hits all day, with Mark DeRosa and Kosuke Fukudome rounding out the Cubs afternoon with a single apiece.[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportnut1486 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Good Stuff! Santana mowing down hitters..... is it a sign of what is to come in 08? Hehe By the way, nice addition to the signature;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks man. I broke out the 'ole Photoshop today, decided to see what Santana was made of since I'd be facing him in the NL this year. I couldn't get a handle on PS OR Santana. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujols Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Really liking the presentation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zneal89 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Ru-di, Ru-di, Ru-di! (Gotta love that movie) Great stuff, as always! I enjoyed reading last years stuff, and look forward for the new stuff as well. I smell a repeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks, z. It's going to be fun this year, lotsa new faces moved around, some of the younger players up in the bigs now. The Mets were one 'Santana' away from advancing deep into the playoffs last year. It's going to be interesting to see how these transactions effect my dynasty this year. Prior won 18 games for me last year, and losing him to San Diego could be a disaster to my rotation even early on in the season. I can't wait to get the season started, it should be fun! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigleyville33 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 prior winning 18 in real life lmao. im very excited for you to begin the real deal. this is going to be awesome baby! really looking forward to how fuku is going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 prior winning 18 in real life lmao. im very excited for you to begin the real deal. this is going to be awesome baby! really looking forward to how fuku is going to do. Hey man, who knows what would have happened if Prior would have ever stayed healthy. It's a shame Cub's fans never got to see it. But anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how he fairs over in San Diego this year, in my dynasty and in real life. I don't know much about Fuku, but I'm curious to see him develop as well. But!! I might actually get to play with Theriot this year instead of losing him for the season after only a handful of games. G*D I can't wait for baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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