Kevin Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 As the first game is coming up this Sunday (APR.2-be sure to get your White Sox and Indian players in if you want them to score for you that day ) , these are the scoring categories and points I've come up with so far to try to strike something of a balance between pitching and hitting . Comments ? Commissioner Tools Index  Point Modifiers Batters Runs  =1 Points Singles  =0.5 Points Doubles  =1 Points Triples  =2 Points Home Runs  =3 Points Runs Batted In  =1 Points Stolen Bases  =2 Points Walks  =0.5 Points Errors  =-1 Points Pitchers Wins  =5 Points Complete Games  =5 Points Shutouts  =10 Points Saves  =3 Points Walks  =-0.33 Points Strikeouts  =1 Points Batters Grounded Into Double Plays  =1 Points Save Chances  =0 ( this will appear just so you can easily see how many saves your closers have blown in all their chances ) Points Holds  =1 Points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Tip for new players : Although the action doesn't begin until next week , be sure to check in on your teams occasionally just to see if there is any news ( yellow boxes next to the platers names ) regarding your teams . You may have some guys with injuries , a hot streak , a slump , etc. that might affect your starting position choices . I've already had 3 guys slightly injured ( I hope ! ) in Spring Training games thus far ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Another tip for new players : Pitching : Not sure if I've mentioned this before or not , but you'll be able to tell if a SP ( starting pitcher ) is playing that day or not by the " ^ " symbol next to the listed opponent in his column . As the season starts in 2 days , you'll now be able to use the calendar feature ( April 2 /3/4th etc. ) near the top of your roster page to look ahead a few days to see who has scheduled games ( and starts ) or not . This will be convenient to set your lineups a few days in advance if you are going to be /are busy or going away . The scheduled starts are usually listed for about 3 days in advance and are , generally , 95+% accurate ( some managers may make last minute switches on you ) . As a rule of thumb , I would suggest that you try to get all your starting pitchers in play as often as they are listed , at least for the first month , just to see who is doing well/ not doing well . After that , you may want to pick and choose who plays and who doesn't . Later in the season , you may have to hold some players back as there is a limit to the total games/innings that each position can play - but you needn't worry about that at all for the first month or so . I'll let you in on this more as we get started . You will never get an indication if and when your RP ( relief pitchers ) will play , so be sure to have your best guys in place at all times ( unless they are not scheduled to play ) . Also , check out how your competitors did that day also as that is usually the best learning tool you'll get in this game . See what they are doing successfully and try to match it , if you can, or look for other ways to get those points ! However , forgetting to put players in starting positions ( meaning keeping them on the bench when other starters are not playing ) is the surest way to keep yourself from alot of potential points . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Javy Lopez is following me around with Soriano. I have the all "playing out of position team." Something for newbies - keep an eye on closers early on because they will often shuffle around in the first month or so. I remember when Paul Shuey was Cleveland's opening day closer and Jose Mesa ended up with like a jillion saves. A little less important now that saves have less value (which I totally agree with), but still worth a look. Don't know if you guys have seen This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 It won't be long until a Songfacts.com sign graces the outfield fences of every major league park.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Whoa ! Jimmy's startin' with twp pitchers on the DL ! Ronjon's crew look like a bunch of crap -- Joe , sorry , next season -maybe ... Sammy , I like how you always start --+156 over par ... Let the lip begin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Darn ! Opening day gets a rain delay and looks like it'll be cancelled ... I was just starting to rack up some nice easy points , too } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 It's a sign of the pain you'll feel often during this season..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 That's more like it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I am the nicest guy in the world...until opening day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Did Phil ever get in?? Sorry Kevy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Alright ! Game's back on ! Cee-Cee, I believe he's going to try something but I haven't heard back yet , so we'll have to wait and see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Don't underestimate the new kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I believe the standings after one game represent an accurate microcosm of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 One freakin game.... You talk a big game, that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 There are only 2429 major league games left in the season for your information... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 2,428 chances for you and kevy to go down........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I resemble that remark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hmmm . Glad we had a full day so I could see some real examples of the scoring system . Still not toally pleased with it , however , as I think I may have gone to the other extreme in trying to lower pitching points from last year : ex . Today , a fielder went 0/5 , no hits, runs, RBI's etc . , but did get a single stolen base ( not very impressive ) . A pitcher went 5 innings , gave up no earned runs nor hits , 3 Ks and 3 walks, no win though ( pretty fair ) : both ended up with 2 points - yet that pitcher won't reappear for 5 more days to have a chance to collect again , while the fielder may average , say, a total of ~ 10+ points in that same time : total final tally ~10-2 ... See what I mean ? 'Something' is missing , and although I personally hated it ( as it seemed to give points for nothing and led to a loophole last year ) , it may mean bringing back a point ( or 1/2 point ) for each complete inning pitched . It won't be as decisive , I think ,since we are limited to a total of 1450 innings . Also , since we deduct points for walks, this would help to discourage putting a total loser ( who likely won't last long anyway ) in just for the points . There may be another way, as well . Any thoughts or suggestions ? Anyway , I want to get it settled ASAP , as I don't like ' the rules ' shifting much ( or at all , preferably ) once we are comfortably underway - and I'm sure you don't either . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 You got that right, Bowie Kuhn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Nice musical tie-in there UJ.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Well , much ado about nothing . Just came back from the site and our scoring settings are locked so said option is out . Possibly increasing points for wins / saves /take away minus walk points / others ? Or leave it ? Whatever is decided , I wouldn't put it in play until Saturday , which would be the beginning of the new pitching rotation , so that all players would have to play under the same conditions , roughly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Leave it...we're all playing under the same rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Might be best . Man , the Yanks are kickin' butt : 11-1 ( 2 homers - a Grand slam ) v.s. oakland ( Zito ) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yeah, Oakland is really steppin' up their game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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