DeuceBlades Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 :cray: JR, its just so.......so........so beautiful :drinks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 By the way, how is everyone in the West under .500? Good to see you hanging in there. It seems like it is quite common because everyone in my AL West is under .500 as well. Then again i only have 5 AL teams with a .500+ record. 4 from the AL Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 JR and CC, do you think it's more realistic than what a lot of people might use? Those heaters look like 200 mph! If so, I'd love to play with that. By the way, how is everyone in the West under .500? Good to see you hanging in there. Personally, I've tried a lot of different slider sets posted on this site. From what I've experienced, this seems to be the closest, at least IMO, to replicating the actual speed(s) of real life pitches. Of course, all pitchers are different and can change up speeds at anytime they want, but if there had to be a "middle" ground, this is what works for me. I tried to go back to some old slider sets, and to be honest, it looked like something you'd see at a softball diamond. I can't stand pitches that looking like they're "floating" to home plate. You know something though, not every pitcher you're going to face throws 95 mph heat, or 100+ like Farnsworth. When I say "middle ground", I think it's safe to say that on average you're facing 89-92 mph fastballs, and of course slightly less for breaking pitches. Greinke was extremely tough, and struck out 9 batters. I average anywhere from 3-6 per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkmanAnt Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Personally, I've tried a lot of different slider sets posted on this site. From what I've experienced, this seems to be the closest, at least IMO, to replicating the actual speed(s) of real life pitches. Of course, all pitchers are different and can change up speeds at anytime they want, but if there had to be a "middle" ground, this is what works for me. I tried to go back to some old slider sets, and to be honest, it looked like something you'd see at a softball diamond. I can't stand pitches that looking like they're "floating" to home plate. You know something though, not every pitcher you're going to face throws 95 mph heat, or 100+ like Farnsworth. When I say "middle ground", I think it's safe to say that on average you're facing 89-92 mph fastballs, and of course slightly less for breaking pitches. Greinke was extremely tough, and struck out 9 batters. I average anywhere from 3-6 per game. Man that sounds pretty real to me. I was playing on MVP with a datafile and a couple of tweaks to benefit the CPU mainly. I was 32-43 at one point and now I'm 61-49 with the Pirates. May I please get a copy of w/e files you use for this JR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 May I please get a copy of w/e files you use for this JR? Sure thing, Milk. I"m pretty sure my datafile and sliders are posted in this thread somewhere. I'll look, but if not I have them somewhere on the PC. I'll check it out real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Here you go, man, don't let the Pro Level Sliders fool you. :DJR_Pro_Sliders___Datafile.ZIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleChange11 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 JR and CC, do you think it's more realistic than what a lot of people might use? Those heaters look like 200 mph! If so, I'd love to play with that. By the way, how is everyone in the West under .500? Good to see you hanging in there. I would play the first 10 games with "Hitters Eye" ON ... otherwise you're going to endure some 15K games. After that it doesn;t take a whole lot to get "used to it". Low sinkers, high fastballs, low and in/away 2-seamers, and changeups are hard to hit ... as they should be. If you're going to hit something over the wall or in the gaps, it's going to have to be up ... also pulling outside pitches is certain death. It's pitch/location recognition and timing. I think it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 JR, i read this a bit earlier and wasn't sure if you had heard/seen it. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/athl...jon-meloan.html This is the PTBNL in the Belliard trade as well. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/nati...iard-trade.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 It's pitch/location recognition and timing. I think it's awesome. Absolutely. And believe it or not, it is possible in MVP to pick up a breaking ball (curveball, slider, knucklecurve, slurve, etc) as the pitcher releases it. It takes practice and playing this way for awhile, but I can gaurentee it's a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 JR, i read this a bit earlier and wasn't sure if you had heard/seen it. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/athl...jon-meloan.html This is the PTBNL in the Belliard trade as well. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/nati...iard-trade.html Thank you sir, and no I had not seen it. Very much appreciated, rick! (just wish it was a "Thome Like" aquisition. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 A's SCRAP 'TILL DYING END, BEAT ROYALS IN 12 *TEXAS WINS 5 IN A ROW, MAINTAIN 1 GAME LEAD IN WEST* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Way to grind it out, Jay. Man, you won't see Texas till the 14th. Hope you can keep pace with them, or they stumble before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Way to grind it out, Jay. Bad part is, I made a stupid mistake on the basepaths in the bottom of the third, and should have scored a run: 2 outs - Chavez on first, Patterson on second Buck hits a single to left field, Patterson rounds third and goes in to score I accidently sent Chavez to third, and he was thrown out before Patterson scored Obviously, I didn't get the run. This game could have been over in 9. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 A.L. WEST DIVISION WATCH 29 Games Left On Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------- vs Seattle (7-5 Record ) 7 Games Left 4 @ Oakland 3 @ Seattle -------------------------------------------------------------- vs Los Angeles (5-8 Record) 6 Games Left 3 @ Oakland 3 @ Los Angeles -------------------------------------------------------------- vs Texas (5-7 Record) 7 Games Left 4 @ Oakland 3 @ Texas -------------------------------------------------------------- Remaining Games 2 @ Chicago (2-2 Record) 3 @ Minnesota (3-4 Record) 4 vs Cleveland (1-2 Record) -------------------------------------------------------------- *23-28 Record vs Remaining Teams On Schedule* *15 Home Games/14 Road Games* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 A.L. EAST A.L. CENTRAL A.L.WEST A.L. WILDCARD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N.L. EAST N.L. CENTRAL N.L. WEST N.L. WILDCARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 A's TRYING FOR 3 STRAIGHT, LOOKING FOR TEXAS COOL DOWN *LANDOND POWELL BACK FROM INJURY *ERIC CHAVEZ WILL SIT DUE TO FATIGUE *KURT SUZUKI WILL SIT DUE TO FATIGUE *BOBBY CROSBY MOVED TO 3rd BASE *GREGARIO PETIT WILL START AT SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 That looks like quite a dangerous line up. You may need to pitch wisely to Griffey. Ichiro seems to be having a poor year compared to the rest of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 That looks like quite a dangerous line up. You may need to pitch wisely to Griffey. Ichiro seems to be having a poor year compared to the rest of his career. I'm going to take some of the advice you had mentioned in your dynasty thread. I'm going to go back through the boxscores and see who has consistently done the damage. If I have to pitch around and/or walk them in certain situations, I'll do it. I can't let the same guys beat me every time, at least not even give them a chance at this point in the season. It's the only chance I'm going to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I'm going to take some of the advice you had mentioned in your dynasty thread. I'm going to go back through the boxscores and see who has consistently done the damage. If I have to pitch around and/or walk them in certain situations, I'll do it. I can't let the same guys beat me every time, at least not even give them a chance at this point in the season. It's the only chance I'm going to have. The first game i played since i mentioned that to you. I got torn apart from the players i pinpointed as the main threats in the Angels. I didn't take my own advice ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 The first game i played since i mentioned that to you. I got torn apart from the players i pinpointed as the main threats in the Angels. I didn't take my own advice I was looking over your boxscore, and what stood out to me the most was the intentional walk to Vlad Guerrero, who led off the inning. I thought maybe you were taking your own advice. I saw that you lost the game, but I wasn't sure what players had done the damage to you in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I was looking over your boxscore, and what stood out to me the most was the intentional walk to Vlad Guerrero, who led off the inning. I thought maybe you were taking your own advice. I saw that you lost the game, but I wasn't sure what players had done the damage to you in the past. I regretted walking Vlad because that was what kicked off the big inning where as in the 9th Papelbon got Vlad easily. I sort of did take my advice when walking Vlad but i pitched to both Hunter and Rivera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 I regretted walking Vlad because that was what kicked off the big inning where as in the 9th Papelbon got Vlad easily. I sort of did take my advice when walking Vlad but i pitched to both Hunter and Rivera. All in all, I know you're right. With the position that I'm currently in (and you too, in your dynasty), extra caution is just going to have to be taken. I went through the Seattle boxscores to see who has hurt me the most. No surprise that it's been Griffey. In the 12 games that I've played against them, he's played in 11. Here's what he's done: 11 Games 17-41 (.414 BA) 4 HR's 6 RBI's I know he's hit a few extra bases too, I didn't even count them. Believe it or not, Michael Saunders has been pretty solid too, and it goes without saying that Ichiro is dangerous anytime he gets on base. I may take my chances putting Griffey on, but I'd rather take my chances pitching to Ichiro as opposed to letting him anywhere near the bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie_rick Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I would treat Griffey like he was Albert Pujols at this point of the season with those numbers. I would never want to walk Ichiro, i always make sure it down to him whether he gets on base or not. He is just too dangerous on the bases to ever contemplate walking him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleChange11 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's also not a plus that you've got a RHP going against a team whose most dangerous threats are LHBs. I know Doug Davis does well against teams with a Lefty stocked lineup (SDP, ATL), but not so much against "mostly righties". It's "kinda good" that you got to face Farnsworth for multiple innings, because in a single inning he's hard to handle. He throws serious heat and is effectively wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I was looking over your boxscore, and what stood out to me the most was the intentional walk to Vlad Guerrero, who led off the inning. I thought maybe you were taking your own advice. I saw that you lost the game, but I wasn't sure what players had done the damage to you in the past. Jay, do as RR says, not as he does. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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