2026 Regular Season SIM 6 Complete - Next SIM Wed 4/4

[Delandis]

Which is why I always balk at moving the injury settings to normal...

Whether it is injuries, trades, or finances, I’m always for a more realistic game. It brings balance to the universe. . We SHOULD make the injury rating, trainer rating and having a deep team actually mean something.

Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the increased injuries that 18 has introduced with DtD injuries.

[Pat]

Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the increased injuries that 18 has introduced with DtD injuries.

Same.

[Delandis]

4-2 for the week in a 6 game home stand versus WC and Davenport. This Stout race looks to be even more competitive with the emergence of a young Knights squad. There seems to be a lot of parity early on and I could easily see any of the four current contenders for the Stout title ending up on top.

For us, our outfield looks tough early on, headlined by the reigning IL Stout Slugger, CJ Stripling, who is busy doing his normal Stout Slugger contender things. The difference is that he is now supported by former Maine star Dave Sliney in right field and young standout center fielder, Alistair Whaley. The latter two have injected a much needed speed element to our offense, combining for 15 of 16 successful stolen bases. Furthermore, all three guys get it done defensively and I can't remember the last time I had an outfield with three starters that I didn't feel like I HAD to platoon. It is still very early in the season, but it is nice to see these guys perform at this level out of the gate.

Our pitching has seemed to settle down a bit, particularly our bullpen who had a pretty tough go of it in April. Our most surprising pitcher so far happens to also be another former Guide, RP Tyshawn Murphy. Murphy had a strong rookie campaign in Maine in 2021 but struggled to find the same success as a Guide in 2022 and 2023. He was traded to Baltimore in 2024 and still struggled to find his role. He seemed to flourish last year with us in a somewhat limited role, but this year he has been our best reliever posting a sizzling 0.43 ERA and 0.86 through 21 innings of work, giving up only 1 ER so far this season.

We've gone 12-4 to start the month but there will be a very good test going forward as we face DVS or Seattle in 12 of our next 15 games.

[PaulC]

Whether it is injuries, trades, or finances, I’m always for a more realistic game. It brings balance to the universe. . We SHOULD make the injury rating, trainer rating and having a deep team actually mean something.

Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the increased injuries that 18 has introduced with DtD injuries.

Isn't this from the same two owners that each played their goalies 80 straight games in the BLH... Or, do we just want realism in the BLB?!

[Delandis]

Isn't this from the same two owners that each played their goalies 80 straight games in the BLH... Or, do we just want realism in the BLB?!

Yes sir. I absolutely mean guys who routinely introduce and vote for measures that may negatively affect their teams, but are in the best interests of the league.

I certainly am not talking about anyone that cried about financial fair play or realism, but simultaneously rejects a realistic implementation of the biggest barrier tto success in sports.

[funclown]

Whether it is injuries, trades, or finances, I’m always for a more realistic game. It brings balance to the universe. . We SHOULD make the injury rating, trainer rating and having a deep team actually mean something.

Obviously, I’m a BIG fan of the increased injuries that 18 has introduced with DtD injuries.

The new DD feature is sort of cool. I think that where everyone feels "injuries" have increased. Right now I'm dealing with a hitter with "blurred vision" and a unknown time frame.

[PaulC]

Yes sir. I absolutely mean guys who routinely introduce and vote for measures that may negatively affect their teams, but are in the best interests of the league.

I certainly am not talking about anyone that cried about financial fair play or realism, but simultaneously rejects a realistic implementation of the biggest barrier tto success in sports.

Why so personal?? I just enjoy watching the best players play... No one is asking for nine guys to play 162... I just think it’s more fine when the BLB’s best players are heathy!

[PaulC]

The new DD feature is sort of cool. I think that where everyone feels "injuries" have increased. Right now I'm dealing with a hitter with "blurred vision" and a unknown time frame.

Agreed!

[BradZ]

The new DD feature is sort of cool. I think that where everyone feels "injuries" have increased. Right now I'm dealing with a hitter with "blurred vision" and a unknown time frame.

Blurred vision and an unknown time frame? #JoshHamiltonSpecial #OccularKeratitis

[funclown]

Right now I'm happy where the setting is. We just don't have the depth of a typical MLB farm system to handle much more. The Day to day increase will be enough to manage and enjoy. Plus, we want to enjoy the game right ? Who wants to GM over a team when 1/3 are on the DL?

[Pat]

Right now I'm happy where the setting is. We just don't have the depth of a typical MLB farm system to handle much more. The Day to day increase will be enough to manage and enjoy. Plus, we want to enjoy the game right ? Who wants to GM over a team when 1/3 are on the DL?

Probably not the depth of an MLB team, no, but I feel our available free-agents is far deeper because of it.

I like the new level of injuries.

[funclown]

Probably not the depth of an MLB team, no, but I feel our available free-agents is far deeper because of it.

I like the new level of injuries.

Agree to both. Though a good amount of our free agents are morons who should fire they're agents when they have to sit out a year.

[Delandis]

Right now I'm happy where the setting is. We just don't have the depth of a typical MLB farm system to handle much more. The Day to day increase will be enough to manage and enjoy. Plus, we want to enjoy the game right ? Who wants to GM over a team when 1/3 are on the DL?

The BLB minor leagues and FA are littered with guys who could and/or should be playing at the BLB level. We literally had to make a rule to stop GM’s from placing these guys on Single A squads. Now they make up the majority of many minor league squads because the opportunities are not there in the BLB.

Its just a philosophical difference. I personally would much rather see players injury rating have more of an impact. There should be a significant difference between a team full of durables vs a team full of fragile players. Before 18, I’m not sure that was the case.

Another thing we could do is just turn off the injury tell.

[Andrew]

Right now I'm happy where the setting is. We just don't have the depth of a typical MLB farm system to handle much more. The Day to day increase will be enough to manage and enjoy. Plus, we want to enjoy the game right ? Who wants to GM over a team when 1/3 are on the DL?

We also can't make daily changes so can't react like an MLB team would. I'm happy with where the setting is now as well.

Is there a secret to preventing your manager from using a DtD injured player? In the case of Lofink I took him out of the rotation and made him my emergency SP and my manager still pitched him twice in relief and he got hurt again and will miss 5 weeks. I didn't want to put him on the DL for a 5 day injury but will plan on taking a more cautious approach going forward.

[funclown]

The BLB minor leagues and FA are littered with guys who could and/or should be playing at the BLB level. We literally had to make a rule to stop GM’s from placing these guys on Single A squads. Now they make up the majority of many minor league squads because the opportunities are not there in the BLB.

Or...you can field a 25 man DFA roster.