Friday, October 30, 2009

Trade Offer Etiquette

When making trade offers I feel it is best to not offer a deal you would never accept yourself. It shows the proposed trade partner you think he/she is an idiot, and for me ends any further negotiations. If you are going to make a bid on a stud, you should genuinely feel like you are offering a lot and you should have doubts, it shouldn't be easy for you giving up players.

Don't offer based on overall rating. I'd rather have me a 76 ovr guy with monster splits/power/control/eye, than some high 80 guy with mediocre talents but high health and durability.

Everyone has a price. "Untouchable" only means a player with a very high price tag.

An solicited trade proposal does not automatically require a response if rejected. I'm sometimes guilty of this, but it's good form to respond to trade inquiries via TC. If someone inquires to me, I'll have a look through their system, and let them know whether there's a deal to be had. If I don't see anything I say I can't find a deal I'd be comfortable with. If I find something I like I'll send an offer.

Anyhoo, that's my time on the soapbox now a hottie:

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Your Team's Best Draft Pick

Albuquerque 66ers
Season 2, 6th pick

AL Rookie of The Year season 5

Austin Argonauts
Season 1, 21st Pick

AL Fireman Of the Year season 6

Buffalo Wooden Nickle
Season6, 5th Pick


Burlington Northerns
Season1, 13th pick


Chicago Black Holes
Season 6 1st Overall


Cincinnati Red Thumpers
Season 3, 2nd Pick


Colorado Swingers
Season 3, 3rd pick


Detroit Drive
Season 7, 9th pick


Durham Bulls
Season 5, 7th pick


His best pick may have been last draft, but hasn't signed yet.

Hartford Insurance Men
Season 4, 21st pick


Honolulu Harpoon
Season 5, 8th pick


Iowa City Corn-nish Hens
Season 5. 22nd pick


How did he fall to 22nd?

Jackson Generals
Season 2, 19th pick


Jacksonville Jimmies
Season 4, 4th pick


Kansas City Faggots
Season 2, 31st... 31st! How the f...?


Ok, try and get this done...

LAS VEGAS BANDITS
Season3, 1st pick


LOUISVILLE MADNESS
Season2, pick 25


Most would probably have picked someone else, but this guy has the best chance to win an award. Dynamite closer.

MEMPHIS MAD DOGS
Season2, 32nd pick


MILWAUKEE UECKERS
Season 7, 1st pick


MINNESOTA SALVATION
Season 6, 3rd pick


MONTREAL MAROONS
Season 5, 1st pick


NEW ORLEANS POSSE
Season 4, 5th pick


NEW YORK YANKEES
Season 1, 9th pick


OAKLAND OWNAGE
Season 1, 2nd pick


Rookie of the Year season5

RICHMOND INFORMERS
Season 7, 3rd pick


SAN DIEGO TOREROS
Season 5, 16th pick.


SAN FRANCISCO SEA BASS
Sason 3, 23 rd pick

ST LOUIS BUSCH WHACKERS
Season6, 4th pick


SYRACUSE SPEDIE SANDWICHES
Season 5. 17th pick


TRENTON ENFORCERS
2nd season, 14th pick


TUCSON TERRORS
season 2, pick 1


Season 6 Rookie of the Year

WICHITA THUNDER
Season 1, 18th (?!) pick


Season 6 AL MVP



WICHITA

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

All "Franks" Team

Here now I, the Beloved Commish, present a list of the best of the best by position in our crazy, nutty, perhaps even, dare I say, madcap world. Starting at the pivotal role of catcher for the SMBPF All Franks Team is
Julius Neal
Jacksonville
Jimmies
Age: 24B/T: R/R
Born: Brooklyn, NY
Position(s): C/1B
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A second pick overall in season 1 by the missed sagacious (respect), was ridiculously traded to the Jimmies in season 5, and helped Jacksonville win the WS. Tremendous hitter and very capable behind the plate and handling pitchers. Perhaps the single most valuable player in our world.

Covering first base:
Albert Cairo
Austin
Argonauts
Age: 28B/T: R/R
Born: Bani, DO
Position(s): 1B/OF/DH
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The World's all time leader in HRs, RBIs, SBs, slugging percentage, runs, and others. Close with Dizzy Allen, but I put him as DH.

At second base another close call, but if I pick:
Alejandro Lee
Hartford
Insurance Men
Age: 22B/T: S/R
Born: LaConcepcion, VE
Position(s): 2B/CIF/OF/DH
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An IFA in season3. Signed for 22.6 million buckaroos. I'd say rushed to the show, but is rounding into a potential, perennial
MVP candidate.

At shortstop, I'd want to send out:
Pedro Aguilera
Trenton
Enforcers
Age: 25B/T: S/R
Born: Central Tinguaro, CU
Position(s): SS/3B/2B/OF/DH
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A little Jeterish on defense, but 'roid aided Tejada-like offense, especially power.

At third I'd send out "Sarge" as he's now known to his teammates according to me:
Aaron Spahn
Colorado
Swingers
Age: 26B/T: R/R
Born: Florence, CO
Position(s): SS/IF/OF/DH
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A great combination of defense and batting prowess, a rocket arm and very capable bat. Could win Gold Gloves and Silver sluggers for seasons to come.

manning the fence in left would be:
Rick Halama
Jacksonville
Jimmies
Age: 33B/T: R/R
Born: San Bernardino, CA
Position(s): LF/CIF/2B/OF
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He's getting up there one of the world's all-time hit leaders is still producing.

Patrolling centerfield would be Flash "The cash, Mr. smallmouth" Bass:
Flash Bass
Cincinnati
Red Thumpers
Age: 25B/T: L/L
Born: Newland, NC
Position(s): CF/1B/OF/DH
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2nd pick in season 3, having a monster season currently. Decent in the field with huge power, and good speed.

Rightfield may be this World's most inglorious position. Rob Dickerson, a three time MVP, would have been a shoe in a couple seasons ago but his position has been handed over to:
Carlos Diaz
New York
Yankees
Age: 25B/T: R/R
Born: Jarabacoa, DO
Position(s): RF/1B/2B/LF/DH
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Could win an MVP if everything fell into place but as is, Diaz will win many silver slugger and all star accolades.

My DH: would have to be:
Dizzy Allen
Tucson
Terrors
Age: 25B/T: L/L
Born: Danbury, TX
Position(s): 1B/RF/DH
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First overall pick in season 2. Power, eye, speed. Will win an MVP at some point.

There are a great deal of upper echelon candidates at every position, I made my picks based on defense and offense ratings, total career stats and current stats, as well as whatever potential there may be.

My starting pitcher would be:
Chris Matthews
Buffalo
Wooden Nickle
Age: 34B/T: R/R
Born: Edmond, OK
Position(s): P (SP1)
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I think I picked another pitcher over Matthews last season in my pitcher rankings, but he continues to dominate.

There were many great pitchers to choose from, a lot on Oakland's staff. KC's Jumbo Long was my second pick and Oakland's Morgan Brow third.

That's it. Feel free to comment and/or critique on the chat. When i get a chance I'll do each franchise's best draft pick next.