My new rebuilding project: The '72 Phils - Page 3

Ty Cobb · 06-18-2019, 02:38 PM

28 games better than reality in '72. Lots of pieces in play for the future.

The Orioles take the Pirates in 7 games.

Despite the finish, I get a 444 score...which is a disappointing reward for a 2nd place finish. On to 1973...

Mariner and Giants Fan · 06-18-2019, 03:29 PM

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So it was the AS break, and I needed a blockbuster...Traded Oscar Gamble to the Reds for...Dave Concepcion, George Foster, Rawly Eastwick, and Pete Hamm. Followed it upon by sending Hamm and 2 minor leaguers to the Red Sox for Rick Miller. Ditched Belanger's salary (since I had Dave C) for Jerry DaVanon.

Who would trade that many players/prospects for a bench player like Gamble. Seems you fleeced the AI.

Ty Cobb · 06-18-2019, 03:34 PM

Mike Schmidt...Rookie of the Year!

Ty Cobb · 06-19-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mariner and Giants Fan

Who would trade that many players/prospects for a bench player like Gamble. Seems you fleeced the AI.

First time in this sim. Put the hammer to him. Was kind of astonished at the level of stupid. Reminded myself the Astors traded Morgan, the Mets traded Ryan, the Red Sox sold Ruth...any other franchises I should insult?

Mariner and Giants Fan · 06-19-2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

First time in this sim. Put the hammer to him. Was kind of astonished at the level of stupid. Reminded myself the Astors traded Morgan, the Mets traded Ryan, the Red Sox sold Ruth...any other franchises I should insult?

Yes, the Mariners and every trade they ever made besides the one for Buhner, lol.

Ty Cobb · 06-21-2019, 02:04 AM

By the way, this is a challenge mode game...which makes the stupid even stranger

Ty Cobb · 06-25-2019, 11:42 AM

1973 is about to start. Traded Tommy Hilgendorf for Tim McCarver. Bracing to make a run? Who knows...

Ty Cobb · 07-04-2019, 12:35 AM

Well, one if my cats died...and I've had pneumonia. Between the two, I've pretty much blown off posting about the Phils.

1973 was an injury decimated season...so bad that adding Fergie Jenkins couldn't bring us any farther than 77-85.

Ty Cobb · 07-04-2019, 12:38 AM

Of course, it didn't help that the Pirates won 106. Gene Clines and Richie Hebner (29 HR) hit 350+ for them, Bob Robertson hit 39 dingers, Gaylord Perry, Nelson Briles, and Dock Ellis sparkled. Giusti was great in the pen. Got crushed by a better unit. Prepping for the 74 season...

Ty Cobb · 07-30-2019, 05:20 PM

Finally back to reporting on this. 1973 was a 77 win campaign, and a relatively quiet off season.

1974...another story. After spending half a season watching Davey Lopes get caught stealing, and I seriously don't know how he can be sub 50% with that speed, and having 11 guys on the 60 day, including 3 of my planned starting 5, I find myself at roster expansion with a 1 game lead over the testy defending champ Pirates. Lee May (.332, 30HR) is carrying us on his back. Rose has also had a great season so far.

Ty Cobb · 07-30-2019, 05:28 PM

Aided by Kenny Forsch and 6 innings of 2 hit ball, the Pirates go down 3-0. The lead is 2 1/2 games on the 2nd of September...

Ty Cobb · 07-30-2019, 05:30 PM

Pirates inflict humiliating 14-4 loss on us...Charley Hough—gotta find an upgrade. Couldn't even bear to play it out.

Ty Cobb · 07-30-2019, 05:37 PM

Tommy John...8 hits, no walks, no runs. Lee May with 2 hits, including the triple that broke it open, and we smuck the Cubs 7-0 in the Friendly Confines.

Ty Cobb · 07-30-2019, 05:50 PM

Cubs 7, Phils 1. What in the ever loving &^%(* is Ray Burris doing hitting a home run off me?

sdw1000 · 08-10-2019, 05:54 PM

You can almost dupe the AI into giving you anything really..lol

06-18-2019, 02:38 PM	#41
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Season's End 28 games better than reality in '72. Lots of pieces in play for the future. The Orioles take the Pirates in 7 games. Despite the finish, I get a 444 score...which is a disappointing reward for a 2nd place finish. On to 1973... __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

06-18-2019, 03:34 PM	#43
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Mike Schmidt...Rookie of the Year! __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

06-21-2019, 02:04 AM	#46
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	By the way, this is a challenge mode game...which makes the stupid even stranger __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

06-25-2019, 11:42 AM	#47
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	1973 is about to start. Traded Tommy Hilgendorf for Tim McCarver. Bracing to make a run? Who knows... __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-04-2019, 12:35 AM	#48
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Well, one if my cats died...and I've had pneumonia. Between the two, I've pretty much blown off posting about the Phils. 1973 was an injury decimated season...so bad that adding Fergie Jenkins couldn't bring us any farther than 77-85. __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-04-2019, 12:38 AM	#49
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Of course, it didn't help that the Pirates won 106. Gene Clines and Richie Hebner (29 HR) hit 350+ for them, Bob Robertson hit 39 dingers, Gaylord Perry, Nelson Briles, and Dock Ellis sparkled. Giusti was great in the pen. Got crushed by a better unit. Prepping for the 74 season... __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-30-2019, 05:20 PM	#50
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Finally back to reporting on this. 1973 was a 77 win campaign, and a relatively quiet off season. 1974...another story. After spending half a season watching Davey Lopes get caught stealing, and I seriously don't know how he can be sub 50% with that speed, and having 11 guys on the 60 day, including 3 of my planned starting 5, I find myself at roster expansion with a 1 game lead over the testy defending champ Pirates. Lee May (.332, 30HR) is carrying us on his back. Rose has also had a great season so far. __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b*****s and left them in the ditch. Last edited by Ty Cobb; 07-30-2019 at 05:21 PM.*

07-30-2019, 05:28 PM	#51
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Aided by Kenny Forsch and 6 innings of 2 hit ball, the Pirates go down 3-0. The lead is 2 1/2 games on the 2nd of September... __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-30-2019, 05:30 PM	#52
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Pirates inflict humiliating 14-4 loss on us...Charley Hough—gotta find an upgrade. Couldn't even bear to play it out. __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-30-2019, 05:37 PM	#53
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Tommy John...8 hits, no walks, no runs. Lee May with 2 hits, including the triple that broke it open, and we smuck the Cubs 7-0 in the Friendly Confines. __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

07-30-2019, 05:50 PM	#54
Ty Cobb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 1,344 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,063x in 431 posts	Cubs 7, Phils 1. What in the ever loving &^%(* is Ray Burris doing hitting a home run off me? __________________ I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me... but I beat the b******s and left them in the ditch.

08-10-2019, 05:54 PM	#55
sdw1000 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SC USA Posts: 481 Thanks: 189 Thanked 86x in 59 posts	You can almost dupe the AI into giving you anything really..lol