2019 Spring Training 1 SIM Complete - Next SIM Wed 11/16

[BradZ]

Next SIM: Wednesday 11/16

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[Hank]

Thanks Brad!
Love ST! So many decisions.

My scout reported that JJ Moore's power rating increased to 6.
His defense, speed and bat are all fully matured at this point.
He was never a good hitter in college, but he's hit well in the minors, including hitting .275 with 14HR's in his first season at AAA last season.
He could very well make the big club out of ST as our main OF backup.
When Ledbetter is gone after this year, I'm probably going to move Ontiveras to LF so Moore can be our fulltime CFer.

Waigand is making a case to make the big club too as our main utility player.
Brock isn't as good, but every season my scout reports that he is beloved in the clubhouse for his humour and pranks.
I think I have to keep him around to keep the team loose.
Plus he can cover multiple positions so he's a good option to have available.

[liquidcrash]

It doesn't look like we did much winning this sim, but I'll still take it since no one got hurt. It feels like my pitchers get rocked every Spring Training, so I'm not too worried about any performances. I'm paying most attention to how the young guys do:

In LF, Dave Schneider is up against Tom Roseboom for the open starting spot. I feel like Schneider is probably more ready, but it's close. FA acquisition Jamie Roberts will factor in here as well.

At SS, Zack Davenport is going to be the guy. He was awful in ST1, but he's going to be out Opening Day starter unless he gets hurt.

Besides that, top pitching prospects Koehler and Thompson got their first taste of BLB competition, but won't be on the Opening Day roster. Ed Carroll continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery and should be back sometime in early May.

[Guest]

Nothing like a 16 inning spring training game with Pittsburgh.

[Pat]

Seattle goes 7-7 with no injuries. That's all we could ask for.

Performances of note:

-SP Edwin Guerrero gave up just one ER in 12 IP. Converting to SP, so far so good.
-RP Ted Self struck out 12 in 8 IP, despite a continued decrease in velocity.
-CL RJ "Basher" Manning lead all non-SP in innings with 10.2, giving up just 1 ER.
-C J.D. Burrell lead the team in OPS (amongst starters) at 1.052.

Probably give even more rest to this aging club and just hope to be 100% healthy for Opening Day.

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[BradZ]

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You're welcome?

[Pat]

You're welcome?

Not complaining.

Impressed, rather.

[Guest]

5-9 so far, but I've been trying to give my starters as much of a rest as possible. Cook, Walker, and Knasel have done pretty well so far, but Stroble has gotten completely waxed. Stroud got hurt in his 2nd start but will only miss a few days, and Joey Maurer is reaffirming my decision to keep him in AAA.

Encouraged by Ji-an Zhao, as well.

[Carlos]

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Bold prediction. Stu Stark wins IL Stout Slugger.

[Sharkn20]

Bold prediction, KC wins the Lager. Amazing ST1 Andrew! Congratulations!

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[Andrew]

Bold prediction, KC wins the Lager. Amazing ST1 Andrew! Congratulations!

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Does this mean I can't tank now?

[Z]

Does this mean I can't tank now?

No, it just means you can't have any of Shark's money.

[Sharkn20]

No, it just means you can't have any of Shark's money.

That would be good. KC gets more attendance than Dallas, then they can pay back as they are not tanking anymore. The loan is over.

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[Carlos]

Impressive performance from Martin and Thomas. They have futures in Denver soon enough.

I sure do hope Pelloni can keep playing like this.

Now we send the kid kids down and the regulars get their at bats.

[Spectre]

TJ Dunn off to a nice start in New York. Rookie Victor Romero off to a blazing fast start in ST, hitting .500 to start the year. My scout is enamored with him and think he's gonna be a stud.

Have some minor injuries in ST1- hopefully they stay minor!