1972-3 Offseason Thread

[buppers]

Manager Profile for 1973 Buppers Bedraggled Badgers

Pitching Chart

Usage mode: Skip
Rotation size: 4
Next starter: 1

Starting Rotation Ryan P.Niekro Renko Wright
Spot Starters Blue
Spot Pct 50

Mopup situations Nagy
Long relievers Bell
Setup vs LHB Knowles Grimsley
Setup vs RHB Bell Nagy
Closers vs LHB Scarce
Closers vs RHB Scarce

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Manager Profile for 1973 Buppers Bedraggled Badgers

Depth Chart for 1973 Buppers Bedraggled Badgers -- vs RHP (DH)


Usage: Game by game Versus: Right DH: Yes

Starting Lineup

1: Braun lf
2: Hunt 2b
3: Tenace c
4: Perez 1b
5: Singleton rf
6: Davis cf
7: Melton 3b
8: Luzinski dh
9: Meoli ss


Depth Chart for 1973 Buppers Bedraggled Badgers -- vs LHP (DH)


Usage: Game by game Versus: Left DH: Yes

Starting Lineup

1: Braun dh
2: Singleton rf
3: Tenace c
4: Perez 1b
5: Hunt 2b
6: Melton 3b
7: Luzinski lf
8: Davis cf
9: Bowa ss



Manager Profile for 1973 Buppers Bedraggled Badgers

Manager Tendencies

Bunting for a hit: More frequent
Sacrifice bunting: Neutral
Squeeze bunting: Neutral
Hit and run: More frequent
Stealing: More frequent
Running: More frequent
Taking pitches: More frequent

PH for a pitcher: Neutral
PH for a non-pitcher: Neutral
PH for platoon player: Neutral
PH in a blowout: Neutral

Pitching around: Neutral
Intentional walk: Neutral
Pickoff throws: Neutral
Pitching out: Neutral
Using relievers: Neutral
Using closers: Neutral

Holding runners: Neutral
Infield in: Neutral
Guard lines: Neutral


Player-specific tendencies
(++ most, + more, = neutral, - less, -- least, N never)

Player BHt BSc BSq H&R Stl Run Tak PHL PHR PHP Blw Ard IBB Pck Out Rel Cls
Ryan -- -- -- N N N

[Windy City Fan]

To the folks I've been in trade talks with, I'm going to be away from the house and the internet till tomorrow evening. Spending the night downtown with the wife in a belated anniversery celebration. I'll get back to any responses you send me then.

[catcher24]

Trying to maximixe Nolan Ryans' usage to break DMB SO record. Can't even get him to 100% usage!!! Even went to 3 man rotation. Any ideas?

Ed, try setting his individual player tendencies for "Use Reliever" and "Use Closer" to Never, if you haven't already done that. Then, stay on top of the schedule, and anytime there's a couple of off days in a row, make sure to update your rotation when Mark sends out a new DB so Ryan will go as soon as possible again.

[buppers]

Thanks Lew and Eric. I have tried most of your suggestions. Even with Ryan as #1, a 3 man rotation and Skip he STILL didn't pass 95% usage
Yes, I had reliever at never and pinch hit for at never.
In some sims the #2 starter got more starts than Ryan h

Will just have to stay on top of Marks updates.

Ed

[catcher24]

STARTERS
C: Bill Freehan 6M Contract: 1961 Rookie, 1 Year club option Exp: N/A
1B:*John Mayberry 750K Contract: 1968 Rookie, Bump 1971 Exp: 1973
2B:*Wayne Garrett 1.25M Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
3B: Ron Santo 4.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
SS:#Bud Harrelson 2M Contract: 1972 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1974
LF:*John Milner 500K Contract: 1971 Rookie, Bump 1974 Exp: 1976
CF: Cesar Cedeno 3M Contract: 1970 Rookie, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975
RF: Don Baylor 1.5 Contract: 1970 Rookie, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975

BENCH
C: John Ellis 750K Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
IF: Gene Alley 1M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
IF:#Larry Lintz 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
IF:*Ken Boswell 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
OF:*Gary Thomasson 250K Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
OF: Jerry Morales 750K Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
OF: Dwight Evans 1M Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977

STARTING PITCHERS
SP: Tom Seaver 28M Contract: 1973 FA (HTD), 3 Years Exp: 1975
SP: Fergie Jenkins 20.25M Contract: 1971 Free Agent (HTD), 4 years Exp: 1974
SP:*Claude Osteen 4.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
SP: Burt Hooton 750K Contract: 1971 Rookie Draft, Bump 1974 Exp: 1976

BULLPEN
P: Bob Moose 1M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
P:*Al Hrabosky 500K Contract: 1970 Rookie Draft, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975
P: Elias Sosa 250K Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
P: Bob Reynolds 500K Contract: 1969 Rookie Draft, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
P:*Tom Hilgendorf 750K Contract: 1969 Rookie Draft, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
P: Gary Gentry 4.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973

MINOR LEAGUES
C:#Alan Ashby 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
C: Adrian Garrett 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
C: Bill Plummer 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
C: Ken Rudolph 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 2 Year Exp: 1974
2B: Larvell Blanks 250K Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
3B: Enzo Hernandez 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
SS: Pepe Frias 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
OF:*Rowland Office 250K Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
OF:*Joe Lahoud 250K Contract: 1972 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1974
OF: Tommie Agee 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
OF:*Ken Griffey 500K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
OF: Alex Johnson 250K Contract: 1972 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1974

SP:*Larry Gura 500K Contract: 1970 Rookie Draft, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975
P: Clay Carroll 3.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1975
P: Eddie Fisher 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973

TOTAL SALARY = 93.25M for 40 Players
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LINEUPS AND STRATEGIES FOR 1973

Lineup vs RHP
*Wayne Garrett, 2B (Ken Boswell)
*Gary Thomasson, RF (Morales 40%)
Cesar Cedeno, CF (Thomasson)
*John Mayberry, DH (Ellis)
Don Baylor, 1B (Mayberry)
*John Milner, LF (Jose Morales)
Ron Santo, 3B (W. Garrett)
#Bud Harrelson, SS (Alley DR: Alley)
Bill Freehan, C (Ellis 40%)

PH vs RHP: Lintz, Boswell, Ellis
PH vs LHP: Ellis, Morales, Evans

Lineup vs LHP
#Bud Harrelson, SS (Alley 45% DR: Alley)
Don Baylor, 1B (Mayberry)
Cesar Cedeno, CF (Thomasson)
*John Mayberry, DH (Milner)
Ron Santo, 3B (Garrett)
John Ellis, C (Freehan)
*Wayne Garrett, 2B (Lintz)
Jose Morales, LF (Thomasson)
Dwight Evans, RF (Thomasson)
PH vs RHP: Thomasson, Milner, Lintz
PH vs LHP: Lintz, Freehan, Thomasson

Pitching Assignments
5 Man Rotation (Skip)
SP1 Tom Seaver
SP2 Fergie Jenkins
SP3 Burt Hooten
SP4 *Claude Osteen
SP5 *Tom Hilgendorf
Spot Starter: Bob Moose
Mopup Relief: Gary Gentry
Longman: Bob Reynolds, Bob Moose, Gary Gentry, Elias Sosa
LH Setup:
RH Setup:
LH Closer: Al Hrabosky*
RH Closer: Elias Sosa

Managerial Profile
Hitting
Bunt for hit: Standard
Sac Bunt: Standard
Squeeze: Standard
Hit and Run: Standard
Steal: More
Take Extra Bases: More
Take Pitches: Standard
Pinch hit for pitchers: Standard
Pinch hit for non-pitchers: Standard
Pinch hit for Platoon Partner: Standard
Pinch hit in blowouts: Standard

Pitching
Pitch Around: Standard
IBB: Standard
Pickoff: Standard
Pitching Out: Standard
Use Relievers: Standard
Use Closers: Standard

Defense
Hold Runners: Standard
IF In: Standard
Guard Lines: Standard

[catcher24]

Starters:
C: Carlton Fisk 12M Contract: Franchise Player
1B: Bob Oliver 4.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
2B: Bobby Grich 2M Contract: 1970 Rookie, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975
3B: Sal Bando 13.25M Contract: 1972 FA, 3 Years Exp: 1974
SS:Mario Guerrero 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
LF:#Pete Rose 19.5M Contract: 1969 FA, 5 Years Exp: 1973
CF:*Mike Lum 4M Contract: 1973 FA (HTD) Exp: 1973
RF:*Rick Miller 250K Contract: 1971 Rookie, Bump 1974 Exp: 1976

Bench
C: John Boccabella 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
1B:*Tom Hutton 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
1B: Harmon Killebrew 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
3B:
SS:*Sonny Jackson 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
OF: Ollie Brown 250K Contract: Contract: 1972 FA, 2 Year Exp: 1973
OF:*Pat Kelly 2.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
OF:*Jim Lyttle 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973

Pitchers
SP: Rick Wise 8.25M Contract: 1970 FA, 4 Years Exp: 1973
SP:*Mike Cuellar 5.5M Contract: 1961 Draftee, YTY Exp: N/A
SP: Rick Reuschel 1.25M Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
SP:*Ken Brett 6.5M Contract: 1973 FA (HTD) Exp: 1974
SP: Bill Hands 4.75M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
RP: Bob Miller 1M Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
RP: Skip Lockwood 3M Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
RP:*Terry Forster 750K Contract: 1971 Rookie, Bump 1974 Exp: 1976
RP: Vicente Romo 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
P: Ken Forsch 500K Contract: 1970 Rookie, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975

MINOR LEAGUES
C: Buck Martinez 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
1B:*Bill Buckner 750K Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
2B: Jerry Royster 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
3B: Dave Chalk 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
SS:
SS:
OF:*Steve Hovley 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
OF:
OF:*Cesar Geronimo 750K Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
OF: Leroy Stanton 1M Contract: 1970 Rookie, Bump 1973 Exp: 1975
OF:*Bobby Tolan 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
OF: Pepe Mangual 250K Contract: 1972 Rookie, Bump 1975 Exp: 1977
OF: George Foster 500K Contract: 1969 Rookie, Bump 1972 Exp: 1974
P: John D'Acquisto 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
P: Steve Foucault 250K Contract: 1973 Rookie, Bump 1976 Exp: 1978
P:*Woodie Fryman 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 3 Year Exp: 1975
P:*Bill Gogolewski 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
P: Frank Snook 250K Contract: 1973 FA, 1 Year Exp: 1973
P:

TOTAL = 97.25M for 40 Players

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LINEUPS, PITCHING ASSIGNMENTS AND MANAGERIAL PROFILE

Lineup vs RHP
*Pat Kelly, DH (Lyttle)
#Pete Rose, LF (Lyttle)
*Mike Lum, CF (Lyttle DR: Lyttle)
Sal Bando, 3B (Oliver)
Bobby Grich, 2B (Guerrero)
Carlton Fisk, C (Boccabella)
Bob Oliver, 1B (Hutton)
*Rick Miller, RF (Lum)
*Sonny Jackson, SS (Guerrero)
PH vs RHP: Hutton, Lyttle, Brown
PH vs LHP: Brown, Killebrew, Boccabella

Lineup vs LHP
Bobby Grich, 2B (Guerrero)
Ollie Brown, DH (Killebrew)
#Pete Rose, LF (Lyttle)
Sal Bando, 3B (Oliver)
Carlton Fisk, C (Boccabella, 10%)
Bob Oliver, 1B (Hutton)
*Mike Lum, CF (Lyttle DR: Lyttle)
*Rick Miller, RF (Kelly)
Mario Guerrero, SS (Jackson)
PH vs RHP: Hutton, Kelly, Lyttle
PH vs LHP: Killebrew, Boccabella, Hutton

Pitching Assignments
Starters
5 Man Rotation, Skip
SP1: Rick Wise
SP2:*Mike Cuellar
SP3: Rick Reuschel
SP4:*Ken Brett
SP5: Ken Forsch

Spot Starter: Skip Lockwood
Mopup: Skip Lockwood
Long Relief: Bill Hands, Bob Miller, Vicente Romo, Skip Lockwood
LH Setup:
RH Setup:
LH Closer: Terry Forster
RH Closer: Terry Forster, Vicente Romo


Managerial Profile
Hitting
Bunt For Hit: Normal
Sacrifice Bunt: Normal
Squeeze Bunt: Normal
Hit and Run: Normal
Stealing: Normal
Running: More
Taking Pitches: Normal
Pinch Hit for Pitchers: Normal
Pinch Hit for Non-pitchers: Normal
Pinch Hit for Platoon Partner: Normal
Pinch Hit in Blowouts: Normal

Pitching
Pitch Around: Normal
Intentional Walk: Normal
Pickoff Throws: Normal
Pitching Out: Normal
Using Relievers: Normal
Using Closers: Normal

Defense
Holding Runners: Normal
Infield In: Normal
Guard Lines: Normal

[buppers]

Strange! I've been running sims, lots of sims. Just finished one. I won 94 and lost 74. The strange thing is I scored 790 runs AND allowed 790 runs.

Ed

[Erik Bedard]

Gold Sox roster

25-man roster

C Johnny Bench
C Phil Roof
1B Pat Bourque
1B Tommy Davis
1B Frank Howard
2B Pedro Garcia
2B Vic Harris
SS Ed Brinkman
3B Doug Rader
LF Johnny Briggs
CF Dave May
RF Bob Coluccio
RF Gene Locklear
SP Marty Pattin
SP Steve Carlton
SP Mickey Lolich
SP Fred Norman
SP Balor Moore
RP Gene Garber
RP Pat Jarvis
RP Bucky Brandon
RP Jim Ray
RP Jim Crawford
RP Mike Strahler
RP Jim York

Lineup:

2B Garcia (Harris 20%)
1B Davis (Bourque 20%)
CF May (Harris)
C Bench (Roof 5%)
LF Briggs (Harris 10%, Locklear 5%)
DH Howard (May 50%)
RF Coluccio (Harris 10%, Locklear 10%)
3B Rader (Harris 15%)
SS Brinkman

Rotation

SP1 Lolich
SP2 Carlton
SP3 Norman
SP4 Pattin
SP5 Moore (SKIP)

Mop up: Strahler, York
Long relief: Crawford, Ray
RHSU: Brandon, Garber
LHSU: Crawford, Brandon, Garber
RHCL: Jarvis
LHCL: Jarvis, Crawford

Farm hands:

IF Dal Maxvill
RP Chuck Taylor
RP Gary Ross
RP Jim McAndrew
RP Jim McGlothlin
RP Steve Dunning
RP Joe Niekro
RP Scipio Spinks
RP Chuck Taylor

Managerial Profile

Hitting
Bunt For Hit: Normal
Sacrifice Bunt: Less
Squeeze Bunt: Least
Hit and Run: Normal
Stealing: Normal
Running: More
Taking Pitches: More
Pinch Hit for Pitchers: Least
Pinch Hit for Non-pitchers: Least
Pinch Hit for Platoon Partner: Least
Pinch Hit in Blowouts: Less

Pitching
Pitch Around: Normal
Intentional Walk: Normal
Pickoff Throws: Normal
Pitching Out: Normal
Using Relievers: Least (Moore: Normal)
Using Closers: Least

Defense
Holding Runners: Normal
Infield In: Normal
Guard Lines: Normal

[Erik Bedard]

So... that is probably THE WORST pitching staff in Gold Sox history. One reliever with a WHIP under 1.400. Hopefully the solid lineup will keep us out of the absolute basement.

[buppers]

Transaction problem (again)

A) 1972 season #237 Gamblers trade 1974 2nd to Dust Bunnies
B) 1973 Rookie Draft #107 Gamblers trade 1974 2nd to Iron.

Correct me if I'm wrong (turn away so everybody can raise their hand) but Gamblers owe Iron compensation for B.

Ed

[buppers]

So... that is probably THE WORST pitching staff in Gold Sox history. One reliever with a WHIP under 1.400. Hopefully the solid lineup will keep us out of the absolute basement.

I could improve your pitching staff. Seven starters with ERA under 4.00 and ALL seven with WHIP under 1.40

[Erik Bedard]

Send me a PM with asking prices.

[jaybird_1981]

Transaction problem (again)

A) 1972 season #237 Gamblers trade 1974 2nd to Dust Bunnies
B) 1973 Rookie Draft #107 Gamblers trade 1974 2nd to Iron.

Correct me if I'm wrong (turn away so everybody can raise their hand) but Gamblers owe Iron compensation for B.

Ed

Uh oh.......

[Erik Bedard]

Mark, in case you missed it, I added my managerial profile to my roster post.

[catcher24]

I could improve your pitching staff. Seven starters with ERA under 4.00 and ALL seven with WHIP under 1.40

I think we should just hold a Badgers pitching staff auction.....

[buppers]

I think we should just hold a Badgers pitching staff auction.....

Yes, but there WILL be a reserve price

[J W]

The Thunder trade Jay Johnstone to the Skipjacks for pitcher Ron Bryant. Skipjacks, please confirm.

Skipjacks confirm. Will post profile changes shortly.