SIM COMPLETE - 1995 - SIM 19

[Delandis]

Why does it have to be a Bandit pitcher? Why couldn't you just say Kubota went down or something? Trying to stir the pot or something?

I need a new rival.

We've never been good enough to really compete with VA.
Matt's gotten all stuck-up with his new huge market and winning ways.
California hasn't been any good since the Baltimore Bailout.
Brad's too freakin' nice to be a rival.


So, I had to aim my sights pretty low. I looked at the Bock and...there you guys were.

[Clay]

I need a new rival.

We've never been good enough to really compete with VA.
Matt's gotten all stuck-up with his new huge market and winning ways.
California hasn't been any good since the Baltimore Bailout.
Brad's too freakin' nice to be a rival.


So, I had to aim my sights pretty low. I looked at the Bock and...there you guys were.

Never thought I'd post this, but sound logic by DelPrez.

[spot]

I need a new rival.

We've never been good enough to really compete with VA.
Matt's gotten all stuck-up with his new huge market and winning ways.
California hasn't been any good since the Baltimore Bailout.
Brad's too freakin' nice to be a rival.


So, I had to aim my sights pretty low. I looked at the Bock and...there you guys were.

Yes, that was pretty low...

I guess I have to agree with Delandis.

[Pat]

I agree that it's a good matchup.... but totally disagree in taking the Muckdogs. The only shot they really have (on paper) is passing me and getting home-field. They're a .500 team on the road and GREAT at home. I'm even better at home and have been a better road team. Plus, with Carillo out, when you drop to 3 or 4 man rotations, I'll take us 100 times out of 100 over anyone.

I guess we will have to wait and see.

[Clay]

I guess we will have to wait and see.

Are you already conceding your Round 1 series with Batavia?

[Pat]

Are you already conceding your Round 1 series with Batavia?

Of course not. But I'll be the underdog. Matt's got a squad this year, while I'm just a .500 club in an IL down year.

[Clay]

Of course not. But I'll be the underdog. Matt's got a squad this year, while I'm just a .500 club in an IL down year.

I don't see it as a down year for the IL. I just think the DL is top heavy in the Ale. The top half of the IL is still very good and, IMO, better than the DL. I mean, as competitive as the ALE has been with one another...are any of those teams really scary???

[umd]

I don't see it as a down year for the IL. I just think the DL is top heavy in the Ale. The top half of the IL is still very good and, IMO, better than the DL. I mean, as competitive as the ALE has been with one another...are any of those teams really scary???

What is scary is 2 (or more) high 80 win teams could be sitting at home for the playoffs.

[mwetts]

I mean, as competitive as the ALE has been with one another...are any of those teams really scary???

we know from multiple posts that you dont think so...

[Clay]

What is scary is 2 (or more) high 80 win teams could be sitting at home for the playoffs.

Wouldn't be shocked to have a 90 win team on the outside. I'm hoping for a 4-way tie.

[Clay]

we know from multiple posts that you dont think so...

Meh... You guys mostly just swapped talent between one another. Hartford added the most talent on paper, but I'm not convinced they can stay healthy enough. I like Hartford and Dallas in the DL from a talent standpoint. But, I'd take at least 3 IL teams over either of them.

[Jake]

Dallas?

[Pat]

I think Batavia and Virginia are clearly the top, but I like the four Ale teams over Davenport....and if D.C. cake walks to a WC, the IL isn't to deep.

I fear Maine. The IL has a poor history against the Guides.

[Clay]

Dallas?

Yep. I love their talent. I think their an unfortunate victim of an Owners whose real life is very busy right now. I think if Jim isn't swamped and work, this team is the one to beat in the DL.

[Clay]

I think Batavia and Virginia are clearly the top, but I like the four Ale teams over Davenport....and if D.C. cake walks to a WC, the IL isn't to deep.

I fear Maine. The IL has a poor history against the Guides.

Maine has never beat me.

I think it's:
Virginia
Batavia
DC/Philly - whoever wins the WC
Hartford
D'Port

Pile of Gremades

Everyone else