2016 Regular Season SIM 5 Complete - Next SIM Sunday 4/10

[bparks1987]

Im not having any problems uploading the files in game. Its a bit slower than usual, but working fine.

As for the actual sim, 2-4 for us. Tight division early in the season. Had some moving parts this off season, so hopefully were just waiting for everything to gel. Pitching isn't quite where we want it to be. But its early.

[Cory]

I'm not able to download in game either. Not a big deal, just mildly annoying. My lineup changes from my last export didn't seem to take, not a big deal at this point with where my team is at but still mildly annoying.

As for the sim itself, another 2-4 week and our hole just keeps getting deeper. I was hoping to at least do well enough to keep the fans interested this year, but we seem to be losing them. Our attendance numbers had been up a bit after some popular free agency signings, but after this sims we're down from our abysmal 2015 numbers. I changed up our lineup again, hopefully that will give our guys a jolt and we can turn this thing around.

[Matt]

I'm not able to download in game either. Not a big deal, just mildly annoying. My lineup changes from my last export didn't seem to take, not a big deal at this point with where my team is at but still mildly annoying.

This was happening to Shark as well. Manger settings or manager overriding what you do?

[Carlos]

Another .500 week that takes us another game further back of LA. Seems legit.

Davis got roughed up for once. And Manning seems to be having an early season struggles (same as last year) but overall, we are still dealing and playing fine defense.

Offense was better this week. Wood is a nice addition for us and while he isn't the best outfielder, he's serviceable enough to not let us lose a step out there.

Hoping for a breakthrough of some sort. Need Del Rio and maybe Richards to start playing better.

[Delandis]

This was happening to Shark as well. Manger settings or manager overriding what you do?

I believe this is the case.

[Hank]

No problems Matt, thanks for simming!

I haven't felt good about my staff whatsoever this whole year.
We got lucky in April, but I knew there was a very good chance the wheels would come off at some point. It certainly looked like that this week.

I don't want overreact due to one bad week, but Overreact Watch is at an all time high depending on what occurs during the next sim.

[mike]

The boys responded well to a few adjustments. By far the best sim of the season for us. 5-1, over .500 and tied for first. Ricky Rojas made his 1B debut and in the lead off spot and his defense was adequate early. O'Hearn in the two hole was good...he's really fun to watch develop, there isn't really anything he can't do so I'm just gonna enjoy the ride with him. Jamie Davis now has 11 HR and he might not hit 200 but damnit he's gonna hit a shit ton of homers. Finally, for the first time in my tenure as GM, we have an extremely formidable duo at the top of the rotation with Talley and Taylor both producing outstanding starts.

[funclown]

No problems Matt, thanks for simming!

I haven't felt good about my staff whatsoever this whole year.
We got lucky in April, but I knew there was a very good chance the wheels would come off at some point. It certainly looked like that this week.

I don't want overreact due to one bad week, but Overreact Watch is at an all time high depending on what occurs during the next sim.

You just ran into a buzz saw. Now way this pace holds.

With that, think its safe to say we put your team on notice.

[PaulC]

Starting to feel like the Year of the Kodiak.

We started the week with 5 runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 6-5 win.

Nelson back. Hopefully he's getting into game shape after a lousy week.

Getting more concerned by the day about the stunning lack of Dusty Filar production.

[umd]

Couldn't download, couldn't export, couldn't win. Panic in Vegas (copyright acknowledgement to Carlos).

I don't understand how I bring back an entire roster, same roles, same everything, and I am 13-19. I'll just never understand.

[Matt]

Teams get hot and cold. Month to month and year to year things change. I'm sure you'll be fine in the long run...or you'll have our season last year and have your closer blow 13 games and lose two play in games in a row and miss the playoffs.

[umd]

Teams get hot and cold. Month to month and year to year things change. I'm sure you'll be fine in the long run...or you'll have our season last year and have your closer blow 13 games and lose two play in games in a row and miss the playoffs.

Yeah, just frustrating all around. The server being reset is brutal too - but nobody's fault. This team should be good. There's no clear reason why it isn't.

[Delandis]

I'm just glad I still have my 2017 1st rounder. This is going to be a tough year. Our RHH are just having a brutal start against lefties.

At least Murillo is still going for that 2nd SS.

[funclown]

Teams get hot and cold. Month to month and year to year things change. I'm sure you'll be fine in the long run...or you'll have our season last year and have your closer blow 13 games and lose two play in games in a row and miss the playoffs.

This.

Always a "theory" but somehow it seems players or teams each season get a modifier. I mean this is how real life is a bit random? Why did the LA Dino's suddenly go into a shell last season is a good example? Players age or improve each season so its never really the same each season. I think the ratings are pretty delayed.

[BradZ]

Yeah, just frustrating all around. The server being reset is brutal too - but nobody's fault. This team should be good. There's no clear reason why it isn't.

See Philly 2011-2013. Largely the same cast of characters. We won 95, 69, 100 games. There was no real explanation at the time. Brendan Lindsey got off to a terrible start, got pissed off about team performance (which he played a huge part in) and the whole team tanked around him. No real explanation other than team morale went in the ditch and we never recovered.