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#91017	03/06/2023 3:01:14 am	Oct 22nd, 2058	Ignore
jezzat Joined: 01/27/2019 Posts: 118 Rockford Rhinos V.9	Congratulations on the win, Divac. Look forward to clashing swords with you in the playoffs.
#91034	03/07/2023 11:37:44 pm	Oct 30th, 2058	Ignore
Divac Joined: 06/14/2020 Posts: 137 Florence Violets IV.8	Unexpected result. We get really lucky there. See you jezzat next season and rest of you hopefully only after promotion too.
#91035	03/08/2023 3:08:24 am	Oct 30th, 2058	Ignore
jezzat Joined: 01/27/2019 Posts: 118 Rockford Rhinos V.9	Congratulations Divac on a well-deserved win. If you'd told me our pitchers would have a team ERA of 2.89 over 5 games, I wouldn't have guessed we'd lose 4-1 but yours were even better. Well done again and see you next year.
#91046	03/09/2023 6:18:05 pm	Nov 2nd, 2058	Ignore
Gambler75 Joined: 02/23/2017 Posts: 83 Brockton Bombers II.2	Was a crazy end to the season, especially where we were facing demotion for a good part of pre-ASB. See ya all shortly, and congrats to Florence.
#91049	03/10/2023 8:47:03 am	Nov 2nd, 2058	Ignore
Alyksandur Joined: 07/19/2017 Posts: 233 Boca Raton Gryphons III.4	See y’all next season!
#91069	03/13/2023 8:46:18 am	Jan 13th, 2059	Ignore
Jobywan Joined: 04/08/2020 Posts: 55 Makakilo Eruption III.2	Season 59 Preview--- WEST One of or more active posters from last season (Jezrat) is climbing to LL2, so I hope to pitch-in and help keep our forum active for this coming year. The flip has occurred, new teams have hit the league, and I’m excited! Now that the dust has settled a bit, let's do a preview of the West (this is not a projection of placement, but in descending order of starting Power Index) Venture Aces Welcome ascending bot team! This is not your regular bot team. More like the Terminator than C3PO, weighing in at a heavy PI of 105.2, this guy is ready to steal my promotion dreams. Great looking squad, the only potential weakness I see is Range in the OF and at 2B. Otherwise, he’s got solid fielding, elite bats and elite pitching. I begin the season very afraid. Simi Valley Pirates 3-peat return club Simi Valley ties the Aces with a starting PI of 105.2 and is just as scary. Strong hitting and pitching with the speed to get extra bases, the only short coming from last year was his fielding error rate. Makakilo Eruption After 3 straight 2 place finishes in III.4, the Eruption are here for another go. Starting PI of 103.9 and a young roster, they hope to not get too far behind coming out of the gates. Strong fielding and hitting, they could use a couple of their young arms to step up this year and improve on the club's average pitching from last season. Littleton Genesiz This ascending Colorado club joins us from IV.8 with a PI of 102.6. They are starting to show a little age, but nothing too concerning for this season. Their bats were elite, pitching strong, with elite fielding infielders. The only question mark was the error rate at CF. Lahaina Mules This will be Lahaina’s third straight season in LL3, with a starting PI of 102. They are starting to show a bit of age, which could affect their performance down the stretch if not addressed. An otherwise complete team that is a problem on any given day Burbank Entertainers Burbank descends from II.2 with a PI of 101.5. They are the only club this season I would say that is really starting with an age problem. With ten starters over the age of 34, they will begin the season as a dangerous opponent, but have some work to do before the year gets away from them. Updated Monday, March 13 2023 @ 8:46:51 am PDT Updated Monday, March 13 2023 @ 8:48:12 am PDT
#91196	03/28/2023 12:38:23 pm	Mar 25th, 2059	Ignore
Alyksandur Joined: 07/19/2017 Posts: 233 Boca Raton Gryphons III.4	I’ll be putting up my usual preseason stuff a day late. I’ve got all the numbers I need for it, I just don’t have the time (or the spoons, admittedly) to get the write-ups done before Game #1 after having gone through VI.13’s. x.x
#91202	03/29/2023 2:30:57 pm	Mar 30th, 2059	Ignore
Alyksandur Joined: 07/19/2017 Posts: 233 Boca Raton Gryphons III.4	It’s that time again! (Well, slightly past that time, but let’s not quibble.) The usual disclaimers apply: This is strictly by-the-numbers, very quick-n’-dirty, good/bad is only in comparison to the divisional average, and in no way should any of this be taken as gospel. ——————————————— W E S T   D I V I S I O N Makakilo Eruption  The Eruption are generally above average from on offensive standpoint, though they’re a bit impatient at the plate. They’re one of III.4’s fastest teams, which will make it difficult to contain them. Their fielding and range are both good, but the weakest arms in the league will make them susceptible to their own brand of offense. Most of their pitching is a bit below average, with only stamina and West best control being above average. Prediction: t-3rd — Their bats and gloves will keep them competitive, but their pitching will doom them. Lahaina Mules  The Mules have the lowest bat control in III.4 and are tied for the lowest power in the West. Their other offensive tools, including speed, are almost right at the division’s average. Their range, conversely, is one of the West’s worst despite that, and their arms are similarly poor. Their pitching, however, is excellent, with exceptional velocity, division best movement and being tied for league best change of speed, though their control could use some work. Prediction: 6th — Sluggish fielding and inadequate bats will prove too much for the pitching to overcome. Littleton Genesiz  The Genesiz are the league’s supreme contact team by a wide margin, with league best discipline ensuring that they will have plenty of baserunners. Their power and speed are lacking, however, which will lead to a station to station running game — or lots of hit-and-run plays. Their fielding is the worst in III.4, and their range is decidedly subpar. Their pitching features excellent change of speed and the West’s highest stamina, but are otherwise below average at best. Prediction: t-3rd — Parades of baserunners won’t score enough for the pitching and defense. Burbank Entertainers  The Entertainers are far and away the worst offensive team in the West, with the lowest contact and plate discipline in the division. Their speed leads the league, but won’t contribute much with as few baserunners as they’ll have. That speed translates to a tie for III.4’s best range, but the poor gloves will lead to frustrating defense. The very slightly above average movement is the highlight of their pitching; it all goes downhill from there. Prediction: 6th — A young, rebuilding team could benefit from a season or two in IV to… well… season the kids a bit. Simi Valley Pirates  The Pirates are a bit low on contact, but the rest of their offensive tools are among the West’s best — including league leading bat control. Their speed is well above average as well; this team could as easily opt for “three true outcome” as smallball. League best range and excellent arms in the field make this a good defensive team. Poor control and division worst movement may test that defense, however, despite the excellent velocity and change of speed. Prediction: 1st — Versatile offense and solid defense will be up to the task given by erratic pitching. Ventura Aces  The Aces will rely on their division best power for a lot of their offense. Their bat control is good, but the lowest speed in III.4 lends itself poorly to smallball or aggressive running. Their range is at the bottom of the division, as you might expect, but their fielding leads the West and their arms lead III.4. They lack stamina and change of speed on the mound, but their control and movement are superb and their league best velocity will blow opposing hitters away. Prediction: 2nd — Offense, defense, and pitching are all just a tick short of claiming the pennant. ———————————————————— E A S T   D I V I S I O N Ann Arbor Wolverines  The Wolverines have good power at the plate, but are otherwise mediocre at the top end with not even their speed being worth writing home about. This is an offense that will prove maddeningly inconsistent. Their fielding is every bit as inconsistent, and their East leading range and arms will only help to highlight that. Their velocity on the mound is impressive, but no other pitching tool is up to snuff. Prediction: 4th — They won’t be consistently good enough to contend or consistently bad enough to demote. Old Bridge Trolls  The Trolls excel at contact and bat control while packing more power than anyone in the league — bombs away! Their speed is lacking, but how much speed do you need in a trot, anyway? They have the best fielding in the league, but also the worst range and mediocre arms, and will be vulnerable to high-contact-high-speed offenses. Their change of speed is tied for the league’s best and both control and movement are good, though velocity and stamina are a touch low. Prediction: t-2nd — The offense won’t always keep up with what the defense allows, but they’ll do it enough for a race. Brockton Bombers  The Bombers are III.4’s least patient team with the East’s worst bat control, but are also the division’s best contact team with a lot of power — they’ll swing at everything and make it go a long way. Being the East’s slowest team will make them reliant on those plentiful longballs. Their fielding is good, though range is a touch short. They have the best movement in the East with comfortably above average pitching tools elsewhere, though they lack stamina. Prediction: t-2nd — If the pitching and defense can shut down the opposition on bad offensive days, they’ll contend. Miami Gardens Broncos  The Broncos are the lightest hitting team in III.4 by far, with the worst contact by far and anemic power. Good bat control and division best discipline and speed points toward a walk-before-you-run brand of smallball mentality. Their range is good in the field, but poor fielding and unimpressive arms will lead to big innings by their opponents. They have the lowest velocity and control in III.4, meaning they’ll need the excellent movement and stamina to stay in games. Prediction: 6th — They’ll allow far too many runners while not having nearly enough of their own. Sunrise Octopuses  The Octopuses are an excellent offensive ballclub in everything but power, where they rank at the bottom of the league. Lackluster speed on top of that will make for a lot of station to station baserunning with the good potential for the hit-and-run. Their defensive tools are all well above average. They have the East’s highest stamina and III.4’s highest velocity — heat for days — but control is low and change of speed and movement are the worst in the division and league, respectively. Prediction: 1st — …At least on paper. Strikeouts and homers by the pitching require no defensive input, but the offense will be consistent. Boca Raton Gryphons  The Gryphons are a good contact team, but lack both patience and power. This is another team that will play station to station or hit-and-run a lot, given their somewhat subpar speed. Their range almost average, but their arms are inadequate and fielding is abysmal. They have the worst stamina in the East and below average velocity, but they have good movement, lead the division in change of speed, and have the best control in III.4 by an impressive margin. Prediction: 5th — A pitch to contact staff paired with that defense is the stuff of nightmares, and the offense won’t help enough. ———————————————————— Playoff prediction: Simi Valley Pirates in five — Octopus pitching plays too much to the Pirates’ strength.
#91212	03/30/2023 9:12:20 pm	Apr 7th, 2059	Ignore
sadman Joined: 07/13/2015 Posts: 61 New Britain Hitchhikers V.13	Awesome summary Aleksandur. Hope it turns out to be right! The trolls have a number of rookies this year, off to a good start. Good luck all!
#91319	04/19/2023 7:07:43 pm	Jun 20th, 2059	Ignore
Jobywan Joined: 04/08/2020 Posts: 55 Makakilo Eruption III.2	Ten games into interleague play and the West is putting up a pretty good stomping with a record of 35-25. Can the East answer?

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