MLB '08: The Show - Online League League Part 2 - [Temp. PPD]

[nyprimus4]

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Hello and welcome to the second coming of Cheap Ass Gamer League Baseball where the players that missed out on the first league get an opportunity to play some organized baseball.

I'm going to try and recruit 12 players for this league which I plan on starting early next week.

This post will be keeping track of standings, teams, and pitching rotations that will be used in-game.

I recommend that you read everything included in this original post so there are no complaints about missing any rules.

Signed Up Teams
CAG Name | PSN ID | Team (If there is only name that is their CAG name and PSN ID)
1. nyprimus4 - JermaineClement - Chicago Cubs
2. BasketCase1080 - Killsbury - Milwaukee Brewers
3. Supreme - CaptainBackslap - Boston Red Sox
4. PapiChullo - Philadelphia Phillies
5. DestroVega - New York Yankees
6. V4oLDbOY - MrOldboy - New York Mets
7. Fuzi0n - FuzionMC - Detroit Tigers
8. ivanctorres - ICT_EsqGamer - Tampa Bay Rays
9. n8rockerasu - n8rocker82 - Arizona Diamondbacks
10. Wpark83 - Cincinnati Reds
11. talonthrawn - talon7 - Los Angeles Angels
12. Ultimate Matt X - TheUMX - Cleveland Indians

Latest Standings
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Week 1 Schedule
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Current Pitching Rotations
Arizona Diamondbacks - n8rockerasu/n8rocker 82

1. Brandon Webb
2. Dan Haren
3. Randy Johnson
4. Micah Owings
5. Doug Davis
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Boston Red Sox - Supreme/CaptainBackslap

1. Josh Beckett
2. Daisuke Matsuzaka
3. Jon Lester
4. Tim Wakefield
5. Justin Masterson
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Chicago Cubs - nyprimus4/JermaineClement

1. Ryan Dempster
2. Ted Lilly
3. Jason Marquis
4. Sean Gallagher
5. Sean Marshall
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Cincinnati Reds - Wpark83

1. Aaron Harang
2. Edinson Volquez
3. Bronson Arroyo
4. Johnny Cueto
5. Daryl Thompson
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Cleveland Indians - Ultimate Matt X/TheUMX

1. C.C. Sabathia
2. Cliff Lee
3. Aaron Laffey
4. Paul Byrd
5. Jeremy Sowers
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Detroit Tigers - Fuzi0n/FuzionMC

1. Justin Verlander
2. Kenny Rogers
3. Nate Robertson
4. Armando Galarraga
5. Eddie Bonine
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Los Angeles Angels - talonthrawn/talon7

1. John Lackey
2. Jon Garland
3. Joe Saunders
4. Ervin Santana
5. Jered Weaver
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Milwaukee Brewers - BasketCase1080/Killsbury

1. Ben Sheets
2. Jeff Suppan
3. Dave Bush
4. Manny Parra
5. Seth McClung
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New York Mets - V4oLDbOY/MrOldboy

1. Johan Santana
2. John Maine
3. Pedro Martinez
4. Mike Pelfrey
5. Oliver Perez
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New York Yankees - DestroVega

1. Andy Pettitte
2. Mike Mussina
3. Joba Chamberlain
4. Darrell Rasner
5. Dan Diese
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Philadelphia Phillies - PapiChullo

1. Cole Hamels
2. Brett Myers
3. Jamie Moyer
4. Adam Eaton
5. Kyle Kendrick
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Tampa Bay Rays - ivanctorres/ICT_EsqGamer

1. Scott Kazmir
2. James Shields
3. Matt Garza
4. Edwin Jackson
5. Andy Sonnanstine
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Pitching rotations will be used, so you will have to use your ace for your first game, #2 starter for your second game, etc and so on until you start over again for your sixth and eleventh games. You'll go through your rotations three times through the season. Playoffs won't have this restriction, so you can use your best pitcher at your own discretion. If you'd like to change up your rotation, please post in this thread and I'll update that, but if you've want to put a reliever in at starter, make sure you've got the latest roster and check to make sure you really want to do that. Lineups are free to be changed at your discretion at any time, so take care of those before and during league games.

Don't forget that rosters will change as they do in real life, so you'll have to worry about injuries each week taking out important players like the professionals do.

Each week you and your opponent will need to schedule a time to play and I believe the home team gets the honor of picking, so you can send PMs or messages to each other to see what time's best, but the league system also has its own set-up for that task, as well. If you do not play your game for the week, I get to decide who wins or not, so I'll probably just toss a coin and make it as fair as possible if it's not down to one person just flaking out on the league.

Good luck everyone. Play with respect, play fair, and most importantly have fun. The best eight teams over the next 15 weeks will move on to the playoffs to determine the world champion.

[Exodus.Lang]

How long will the season be?

and you guys took my two teams :(

[nyprimus4]

15 weeks.

[PapiChullo]

I would like in this time around. Do I need to pick my team now?

[Supreme]

I wouldn't mind joining another league. I got dibbs on the Red Sox.

[nyprimus4]

Yeah pick your team now.

[PapiChullo]

Ok, guess I'll go with the Phillies.

[DestroVega]

I'll play... I will take the Yanks.

[Exodus.Lang]

Well, how many games a week do you play?

[V4oLDbOY]

I'm in as well, but no team yet since Cubs taken... I'll edit when I figure it out, but save me a spot.

edit: I guess I'll go with the Mets

[nyprimus4]

Well, how many games a week do you play?
One game a week for 15 weeks. Then playoffs.

edit: Pitching rotations are up. PM me any mishaps or requests, or just post them in here.

[V4oLDbOY]

One game a week for 15 weeks. Then playoffs.

edit: Pitching rotations are up. PM me any mishaps or requests, or just post them in here.

that cubs rotation is looking mighty crackerish without Z...

[nyprimus4]

that cubs rotation is looking mighty crackerish without Z...
Zambrano will be back soon enough... along with Soriano. :bouncy:

[V4oLDbOY]

Zambrano will be back soon enough... along with Soriano. :bouncy:

Not soon enough. I had to turn off WGN yesterday when Marshal gave up that 2 run triple to Luke Scott... #-o

[Supreme]

Can I switch Lester and Wake in the rotation? Thanks.

[Fuzi0n]

I'd like in, I'd like the Tigers if possible.

[V4oLDbOY]

are we going to try and get some more people or what?

[nyprimus4]

Help me out. :)

[ivanctorres]

Im in on this. I just want the Mets if someone wants to give them up...if not I think I will take the Rays.

[nyprimus4]

Four more.

Disclaimer: Please, please post in here or PM me if there is anything wrong with your pitching staff. I'm not familiar with many of your rotations and guys might be coming off injuries and suspensions and things of this nature. Let me know what you want your rotation to be and I will fix it. Otherwise every pitcher will be used 3 times maximum during the regular season.

[ivanctorres]

I just picked up my copy of the Show this evening so I'm all ready to go.
Please add me to your Ps3 buddy list and I will do the same. Happy Gaming!

[nyprimus4]

I put you down as the Rays.

[beyondsane]

I'm in if I can get the injury destroyed Braves pitching rotation.

[n8rockerasu]

Ah man, please tell me there's still time to join! I missed out on the first league. If I miss out on this one, I'm going to lose my mind!

[nyprimus4]

Pick a team n8rockerasu.

[n8rockerasu]

Pick a team n8rockerasu.

Hell yes! I'm going to go with the Dbacks. Normally, I use the Yanks, so a little small ball will be a nice change.

[nyprimus4]

I'm in if I can get the injury destroyed Braves pitching rotation.
I'm not sure I can let you in. PM me why I can rely on you playing your games every week. I also need your PSN ID.

[ivanctorres]

I sent everyone that signed up as of 5pm EST a friend invite.

[V4oLDbOY]

I sent everyone that signed up as of 5pm EST a friend invite.

k, i'll accept and add the other people in the league also. Since the friends list has been extended to 100 I think I can fit them no problem.

[Wpark83]

Hey hopefully it's not too late to get in...can I grab the Cincy Reds?

[n8rockerasu]

I sent everyone that signed up as of 5pm EST a friend invite.

I didn't get a friend invite. Not sure if it has to do with the fact that primus has my PSN name misspelled. There's no space in it. It's just n8rocker82. Looking forward to playing with you guys.

[nyprimus4]

Lets wait for one more and make it an even 10 and then I'll figure out how many weeks it will be.

[DestroVega]

wpark83 is in for the tenth team... that's my brother, he is legit

[nyprimus4]

Oh whoops didn't even see that. He's in, I'll set it up right now.

Here's to praying Zambrano is put back into the rotation for tomorrow's roster update.

[ivanctorres]

N8rocker I didn't send u a friend invite bc when I did the invites you hadn't joined yet. Feel free to send me an invite tho.

[talonthrawn]

Any chance I can still get in? Let me know, I'd really like to play in this, if I'm in I'll take the Braves.

*Edit* I see an above user requested the Braves, if he is taking the Braves I'll take the Angels.

[Fuzi0n]

I also sent an invite to everyone who is signed up on the list.

[nyprimus4]

It looks like I'm going to have to play 10 games online before I'm allowed to commission a league. We'll delay this league until I've played 10 games.

Any chance I can still get in? Let me know, I'd really like to play in this, if I'm in I'll take the Braves.

*Edit* I see an above user requested the Braves, if he is taking the Braves I'll take the Angels.
I'll let you in if by the time the league starts a 12th player joins.

[Ultimate Matt X]

I'd like in as the Indians and nyprimus4 send me an invite on the PS3 and we'll get some games in.

[nyprimus4]

I'd like in as the Indians and nyprimus4 send me an invite on the PS3 and we'll get some games in.
Alright but I don't want to hear any smack talking when we get CC though. ;)

What's your PSN ID?

[n8rockerasu]

primus, if you need help getting your 10 games in, I can get on PSN now to play some 1 inning games with you. Let me know.

Also, since I see we've got 12 guys now (and 6 AL teams and 6 NL teams), might I suggest that we put the teams in their accurate leagues to give us a little more realism. Normally, I wouldn't care, but since we're divided equally, why not?

[nyprimus4]

Wow nice observation. Yeah I will be splitting the league up into the American League and National League.

[talonthrawn]

This is going to be awesome, I'm excited. I need some practice game with the Angels tho

[DestroVega]

i am pretty sure those 1 inning games don't count if you wanna be a commish

[nyprimus4]

Yeah we figured that out after the first one. We played a ranked one after that. We will probably be starting the league up next Monday. Just enough time for Zambrano to get off the DL. :D

[Ultimate Matt X]

It's TheUMX and I can play some games tonight if anyone is on.

[ivanctorres]

Yeah we figured that out after the first one. We played a ranked one after that. We will probably be starting the league up next Monday. Just enough time for Zambrano to get off the DL. :D

Great that gives me some time to finish up MGS 4 and start getting familiar with those upstart Rays. Too bad my Metropolitans are taken but they suck so hard right now I guess I don't mind playing with a good team for a change.

[n8rockerasu]

bump...just to see if we're still shooting for this Monday as our Opening Day. You guys ready to go?

[ivanctorres]

I'm good to go.

[Fuzi0n]

I'll be ready.

[nyprimus4]

Monday is go time boys.

[cartman58]

I'm not in this league, but in the other CAG MLB league. If any of you guys would like to get a few practice games in with your squad and check out their rotation, I'd be willing to give you a go. I'm 12-1(got defaulted 1 game) in the league. So it should help keep me in form and give a lot of you guys a good gauge of your own abilities.

Just PM me if interested.

[DestroVega]

I gave Cartman his one loss... w00t!

[cartman58]

I gave Cartman his one loss... w00t!

I still want a rematch. :hot:

[DestroVega]

I still want a rematch. :hot:

We can play for fun soon... I was just kidding around with that post anyway, I don't gloat, and you are good.

[melokeith]

I don't know where I have been, but just noticed this thread. I missed out on the first go round. Is there any chance of me getting in? I notice the numbers are already even and balanced, so if not, I'll wait for the next time.

Thanks,
Keith

Also, anyone want to play, let me know, I'm not great - generally spazz out running the bases, etc, but give it a good try. :)

my id is cusemanKeith

[nyprimus4]

Sorry we have 6 teams in the AL and 6 teams in the NL. No room left, sorry again.

[DestroVega]

Make sure when you set up the league you set Quick Play or Fast Play to YES... the game is slowed down big time when you have to watch all the cut scenes online... it also adds to the lag.

[talonthrawn]

I'm ready to rock and roll. I'll be on tomorrow. See you out there. Here's hoping my rotation is as good as it should be.

[n8rockerasu]

Ready to play some ball! Danny Haren as a number two makes me all warm and fuzzy inside :)

[Wpark83]

What's the deal? I haven't received a league invite yet...are we waiting a bit more?

Also, I sent buddy invites on both PSN and MLB buddy lists to all.

[nyprimus4]

It will start this week.

[DestroVega]

It will start this week.

did u see my post about Fast Play... please set it to yes, the cut scenes are infinitely annoying online

[n8rockerasu]

did u see my post about Fast Play... please set it to yes, the cut scenes are infinitely annoying online

true that...anything that can possibly reduce lag is a necessity with this game!

[nyprimus4]

Definitely will. I started doing it in my franchise and it makes the game a lot smoother.

[Ultimate Matt X]

I'll need to have Carmona in my starting rotation, but I'm not sure what else I'll need to change. Sabathia may be gone if a new roster update comes out soon, heh. If anyone wants to play anytime just hit me up on the PS3 at TheUMX.

[nyprimus4]

I realized the guy who is the Brewers I never actually talked to. He probably doesn't even know about this. In the other league's thread he said he would be up for a new league so I PM'ed him but he never responded. We need another NL team.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Hmm I guess the online roster puts my other pictures on the DL and there is no way to access them so I guess my rotation is fine.

[ivanctorres]

There has to be at least one person tha wanted to join whom we told the league was full.

[talonthrawn]

Uh I'll take the Brew Crew and drop the Angels if that is OK with everyone?

[DestroVega]

Uh I'll take the Brew Crew and drop the Angels if that is OK with everyone?

sabathia has tempted you

fine by me, although it upsets our NL, AL applecart... well, brewers WERE in the AL, 8 years ago or whenever

everyone shouldnt be too concerned with trades and stuff though, the rosters update every week and are the current team's staffs.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Even online leagues are updated once their season's start?

[nyprimus4]

Uh I'll take the Brew Crew and drop the Angels if that is OK with everyone?
You are still the Angels unless a new CAG requests an AL team.

[DestroVega]

Even online leagues are updated once their season's start?

yup, the roster is current, even in leagues.

[V4oLDbOY]

I nearly shit my pants when I heard Harden got traded to the Cubs about a hour ago, but am disappointed in the players it took to get him. I just hope they can resign him long term at season's end...

[Supreme]

Man, A's fans can't catch a break. First Zito, then Haren, and now Harden. Oakland would probably be a WS contender if they kept guys like Byrnes, Swisher, Bradley, Tejada, Dye and Giambi.

[V4oLDbOY]

Man, A's fans can't catch a break. First Zito, then Haren, and now Harden. Oakland would probably be a WS contender if they kept guys like Byrnes, Swisher, Bradley, Tejada, Dye and Giambi.

I dont know, I think Bean has done a really good job, they're not a huge market team so I cant fault him for losing free agents, but Zito's well a financial liability at this point. Haren's trade, well we'll see, they got 6 prospects if I remember right so who knows, the next Harden could be somewhere in there. I think the Swisher trade was a great move as well. A few young pitchers and Ryan Sweeney (hitting nearly .300 last time I checked). I cant argue that letting Tejada and Dye go were good ideas, but they couldn't afford them.

and dont forget what they got in this trade.

Gallahger, a fairly reliable spot-starter for the Cubs this year, Murton, ~.300 hitter with a bit of pop, but trumped in Chicago by 3 better outfielders. Patterson, who i am sad to see leave since he seems like a great bench player to have, and maybe fill in for Ellis if he departs. And a supposedly great Catching prospect (but very young atm). I think they did fine, except losing Gaudin, seemed like a cherry on the top for Chicago.

[DestroVega]

Man, A's fans can't catch a break. First Zito, then Haren, and now Harden. Oakland would probably be a WS contender if they kept guys like Byrnes, Swisher, Bradley, Tejada, Dye and Giambi.

Bro, their payroll would be 180+ and they wouldn't be all that much better off than they are now... the only guys you could argue keeping are Haren, Byrnes and maybe Dye.

Harden is always injured and the other guys aren't amazing. And Zito was a blessing, he sucks.

[Supreme]

Whoa, ever heard about imagining? Obviously they couldn't afford all of them. I was just observing the talent that has gone through Oakland, without keeping one of them. You can't always hope your prospects blossom into stars. You're gonna need some vets in the mix. Yeah, they do a pretty good job with the team they've got, but if you wanna be a serious contender, you can't just stock up on guys with potential. Wouldn't you be even slightly upset that your team let go three top notch pitchers?

[nyprimus4]

Calm down.

[n8rockerasu]

Whoa, ever heard about imagining? Obviously they couldn't afford all of them. I was just observing the talent that has gone through Oakland, without keeping one of them. You can't always hope your prospects blossom into stars. You're gonna need some vets in the mix. Yeah, they do a pretty good job with the team they've got, but if you wanna be a serious contender, you can't just stock up on guys with potential. Wouldn't you be even slightly upset that your team let go three top notch pitchers?

I understand your point. The A's have basically turned into the Pirates (or the Expos of old) in the NL. They groom talent and then have to just turn it loose. They're essentially no better than a minor league club. What I can't defend, however, is the "small market" argument. With revenue sharing and smart management, it's possible for small payrolls to keep a few of their stars and be competitive. Look at the Rockies last year.

The A's just seem content with being an 80 win ball club. When's the last time they actually made a real push at the All-Star break? Most of the time, they're cashing in their chips and setting up their October golf dates at that point. I respect Beane's model, but at some point, you have to field a team with a chance to win. Otherwise, why bother?

[n8rockerasu]

I guess we're waiting for Zambrano to come off the DL? haha

[nyprimus4]

I guess we're waiting for Zambrano to come off the DL? haha
And Harden. :lol:

We need a 12th. RECRUIT SOMEONE!!

[n8rockerasu]

And Harden. :lol:

We need a 12th. RECRUIT SOMEONE!!

Haha, that's right. The new gun for hire. How could I forget?

About a new 12th guy, wasn't there a guy a couple pages back that we had to turn away? I can shoot him a PM and see if he's still interested.

[nyprimus4]

I'm so tired and lazy if someone wants to figure out a 12th (and by figure I mean PM him and give him the details) lets get this thing going.

[n8rockerasu]

I'm so tired and lazy if someone wants to figure out a 12th (and by figure I mean PM him and give him the details) lets get this thing going.

Already taken care of. I went back to page 3 to confirm my recollection, and shot him a PM. Hopefully he'll actually see it (PM's seem easier to overlook since the CAG redesign). Maybe we'll know something by tomorrow, and we can get this party started.

[DestroVega]

Whoa, ever heard about imagining? Obviously they couldn't afford all of them. I was just observing the talent that has gone through Oakland, without keeping one of them. You can't always hope your prospects blossom into stars. You're gonna need some vets in the mix. Yeah, they do a pretty good job with the team they've got, but if you wanna be a serious contender, you can't just stock up on guys with potential. Wouldn't you be even slightly upset that your team let go three top notch pitchers?

I couldn't be upset by any pitcher Beane has let go of other than Haren.

Harden is always hurt, Zito is awful, and Mulder and Hudson were never as good as they were again.

He made the right moves on all accounts, and one year, they will just be so loaded with good young players they will get to a World Series.

[PapiChullo]

So has the league actually been setup yet? Just want to make sure I didn't miss the invite or anything.

[n8rockerasu]

So has the league actually been setup yet? Just want to make sure I didn't miss the invite or anything.

No, we need a new 12th guy. I've been trying to get in touch with the guy who asked if he could be in the league a couple pages back, but he hasn't responded to my PM (not that PM's are easy to spot with the new CAG anyway). I'm about to hit up the original CAG league and see if anybody in there wants another go round.

Other than that, if anybody knows someone who wants to play, feel free to send them an invite. I'm scared we're going to stall so long that the original 11 will have lost interest by the time this damn thing gets going. nyprimus, YOU'RE still interested right? You talk about being lazy, haha. I just hope you're not growing bored of this idea since you're going to be the commish and all.

[cdrw123]

so yall need a 12th which team can i pick from watever league yall need the extra spot from

[melokeith]

Finally noticed the pm!

Sure I'm in if you still need me - tell me what to do, and I really don't care which team.

Keith

[nyprimus4]

Um... that's 13.

cdrw123 pick any team not in the OP except the Brew Crew, you can have them if you so choose.

[melokeith]

my own fault, i guess

Oh well.

[nyprimus4]

You missed the cut by 3 minutes... sorry.

[melokeith]

no worries - what sucks is that in that 3 minutes, I was actually replying to the pm, not the group.

If anyone else drops out, let me know.

Keith

[cdrw123]

will take this out west, ill take the dodgers, psn name is humanoidtyph0on. just got this game on tuesday so dont beat me too bad.

[n8rockerasu]

LOL...sorry keith. I tried to give you a couple days before I even posted about needing a new guy anywhere else. We just need to get this thing started.

[Supreme]

Now hopefully no one disappears mid-season...


I couldn't be upset by any pitcher Beane has let go of other than Haren.

Harden is always hurt, Zito is awful, and Mulder and Hudson were never as good as they were again.

He made the right moves on all accounts, and one year, they will just be so loaded with good young players they will get to a World Series.

No love for Hudson? He's been pretty consistent in Atlanta (minus one season). When Harden is healthy, he's a solid pitcher. He'll be good for the Cubs since they wanna win now (and they can). Zito and Mulder are just ugly trainwrecks. I mean, who knew Zito would suck this bad? I'm not too upset though. Harden (and Hudson and Harden before him) leaving the AL is just good news for me.

I really don't see the A's being a WS team if they keep trading away players. It's nice to have tons of prospects, but if they all come up at the same time and are all top notch, they're gonna want fat contracts. Then they'll be forced to trade players or let em go. Regardless, you can't win with a young team, just ask the D'backs.

[n8rockerasu]

uh...are we waiting on anything else?

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys, at nyprimus4's request, I'll be commissionating...commissioning...uh, yeah..the league, haha. I'm going to get it set up in a minute, and send out the invites. Once I get OP privileges with this thread, I'll keep the first post updated with schedules, rotations, etc. But for now, getting it up and running will at least move us in the right direction.

We've still got 6 AL and 6 NL teams. Our 12th man (cdrw123) picked the Dodgers, so talon, you've still got the Angels...meaning none of us will have to face Sabathia (YAY!!!) If anybody has any questions or concerns, just let me know...and if not, PLAY BALL!!!

EDIT - Ok, a few things about how I set the league up. It's going to be a 16 game/16 week season. The way the math works is you'll play each team in your division twice, and then each team from the other division once. Thus: 6 teams - 1 team (yourself) = 5 teams x 2 games each = 10 games + 6 non-divisional teams/games = 16 games, with one week to get each game played.

Also, I left most options on EXCEPT hot zones. I figure if you don't know baseball well enough to know how to get guys out, then maybe Mario Super Sluggers is more your speed. I left guess pitch on because I think it makes the game both easier and harder. And I left strike zone on as to not completely intimidate people new to the game. Fast play is also on (of course). I hope this is agreeable to everyone.

[PapiChullo]

Sounds good. Can't wait to get things going.

[Wpark83]

Perfect settings...let's start it up!

[Ultimate Matt X]

n8rocker, sorry about leaving the game, but the lag was unbearable so I didn't see the point of prolonging our agony. I thought it would be bad, but that was a mess. Anyway, maybe its good cause it gives me a couple of ideas.

First, maybe we need to do some connection testing or something before we really get going. If my connection is like it was tonight with everyone then I don't think anyone is gonna wanna play me or anyone with a connection like that. Also, it might be good to make sure we have mics when we know we're gonna have lag so we can tell the person we need to try again another time. Who knows, but they're just things to think about about to make sure everything runs smoothly.

[n8rockerasu]

n8rocker, sorry about leaving the game, but the lag was unbearable so I didn't see the point of prolonging our agony. I thought it would be bad, but that was a mess. Anyway, maybe its good cause it gives me a couple of ideas.

First, maybe we need to do some connection testing or something before we really get going. If my connection is like it was tonight with everyone then I don't think anyone is gonna wanna play me or anyone with a connection like that. Also, it might be good to make sure we have mics when we know we're gonna have lag so we can tell the person we need to try again another time. Who knows, but they're just things to think about about to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Hey, glad you decided to come on here...the PS3 "keyboard" was driving me nuts. But yeah, see, this is where this game perplexes me. With many sports games, there's a signal strength bar...or ping meter, or whatever, and it at least gives you an idea of how strong the person's connection is. I KNOW my internet has been acting funky lately, but I completely reset my home network last night, and actually got through a game without much lag at all (this was also at like 2 am eastern time though).

Since I was the one hosting our game today...I would think the lag would be more on my end. Honestly, I've seen worse than what we had though, and judging by the posts in the first CAG League thread, they had plenty of lag and troubles connecting there as well. Also, it's a known fact that The Show has been laggy online for like the last 3 years or so. So who's to blame?

I'm strongly considering calling my ISP tomorrow and bitch about it just to see if they'll do anything (especially considering I'm paying for their "internet plus" option). But the odd thing is, sometimes I get disconnected from "Sportsconnect" but my PS3 stays connected and I can still message people. This makes me want to blame it on SCEA. The problem is, I don't know if any of the stuff I experience is "normal" or if it's just me.

I'm going to try to play some other online games (Madden, NBA 2K8, Halo 3, etc.) and see if they're all running slow. This game is driving me nuts. I don't know where to draw the line between a crappy connection and having unrealistic expectations. Also, wouldn't a voice chat just strain the connection even more? I don't know. A million questions, a million answers. I do want to get this figured out though.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Yeah chat might hurt the connection. I guess we can just IM within the game if we need to quickly let each other know what is going on.

I played another game with a random person and it was laggy too, but tolerable. The game we had, I'm not sure what it looked like on your end, but for me I couldn't even respond to anything.

The random game I just had made me think it should be a league policy not to rush pitches. What I mean is I think fastplay on is good, but when I was playing this random guy I didn't even have time to get my batter ready and the next pitch was coming. I mean it doesn't seem unreasonable that we could expect a few seconds between pitches right?

[n8rockerasu]

Yeah chat might hurt the connection. I guess we can just IM within the game if we need to quickly let each other know what is going on.

I played another game with a random person and it was laggy too, but tolerable. The game we had, I'm not sure what it looked like on your end, but for me I couldn't even respond to anything.

The random game I just had made me think it should be a league policy not to rush pitches. What I mean is I think fastplay on is good, but when I was playing this random guy I didn't even have time to get my batter ready and the next pitch was coming. I mean it doesn't seem unreasonable that we could expect a few seconds between pitches right?

Yeah, I get the feeling that you don't play The Show online much. There are A LOT of people who rush pitches...especially if you start beating them. You can somewhat combat it by holding R2 even before you step into the box...but if a guy wants to be a jerk, he'll find a way.

I think it should be general human decency not to rush pitches, but some people are just assholes. I purposely take my time pitching..even let guys get their leads (you shouldn't have to be a total dick to win games. Anything people do is defensible if you know the sport well enough).

As far as the less lag thing goes...who knows. He may have had a better connection, or it could have been less people on "Sportsconnect", or just dumb luck. That's what sucks about not being able to pinpoint the cause.

[nyprimus4]

Jesus, I went from commissioning this thing to dropping out. Sorry fellas but if that other guy who was going to be #13 wants in, let him in. n8rocker if you need help with anything PM me but I won't be able to complete the games and don't want to bring down this league.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Yeah I know what you mean about connections. I got Mario Kart Wii to play online for the first time tonight because I changed the channel of my access point from 11 to 1, heh. I'm definitely not saying I'm the authority and I'll go with the flow but I'd hate to have to forfeit games cause they're unplayable due to connections.

[V4oLDbOY]

hey, since this league has been in hiatus for so long I've sort of forgotten about it. I'd like to drop out, but I dont want to hold up the league at all, but if someone else wants in I'll be happy to stem down. but if not I'll stick around. And since NYprimus dropped, could I take the cubs? I'll try and participate in the league, but I dont want to bring it down.

[melokeith]

Well, I learned to keep lurking here, and I see that maybe you need a replacement person. pm me if I can join.

Keith

[Fuzi0n]

Invites were sent out, so log on and accept them so we can get this thing moving. :D

[ivanctorres]

N8rocker, got ur PM. I will send you a friend invite when I log on tonite. I'm not sure why the trouble with the friend invites.

[DestroVega]

people have to just basically deal with the lag issues... some games are going to be good, some won't... it's just part of it all...

if you aren't willing to accept you might have a game that is terrible to play once in a while and that you need to fight through, you should drop out.

I have played 11 games in the other league and 2 were pretty bad, but the rest have been smooth.

[n8rockerasu]

hey, since this league has been in hiatus for so long I've sort of forgotten about it. I'd like to drop out, but I dont want to hold up the league at all, but if someone else wants in I'll be happy to stem down. but if not I'll stick around. And since NYprimus dropped, could I take the cubs? I'll try and participate in the league, but I dont want to bring it down.

Sorry man, but several people have already accepted the league invite and chosen their teams. If I let people start switching now, it will be pure chaos. I would just abandon the league and start over (since we'll be missing the Cubs and the Brewers), but I don't think it will let me start another one if I do that. I'M not even my first choice of team...but I wanted to play because I love baseball.

Participating in this league commits you to one game a week over a span of four months. I don't think one game per week is too demanding, but if you don't see yourself playing this game in four months...uh, in OCTOBER...at the height of baseball season, then there's really nothing I can do for you. primus has dropped...but keith will replace him, but we still need you to have 12. It's one game a week man. I'm running this league now, and I promise you that once we get it (FINALLY) started, it will be a lot of fun. That I can guarantee. It's your call man.

[cdrw123]

wat a game n8rockerasu i dont think i have another like that again. walkoff bloop hit for the win in extra innings 2-1. crazy game

[n8rockerasu]

well, cdrw123 (humanoidtyph0on) and I just had a game and the lag wasn't too bad. Definitely not "unplayable". He was the Braves (although I wish he had been the Dodgers since that's his team..and I woulda liked to get some scouting done on him, haha) and I was the Dbacks.

GAME SUMMARY: After four scoreless innings from Charlie Morton and Danny Haren, I took a 1-0 lead in the 5th on an rbi single by Orlando Hudson, only to be erased with one swing in the 6th on a changeup I tried backing up on Chipper Jones (stupid, stupid, stupid! haha)

We were dead even from that point 1-1 / 4-4 / 0-0, until the bottom of the 11th, when Yuniel Escobar hit a swinging bunt down the 3rd base line, and beat out the throw. He then stole 2nd on a called strike 3, for the 2nd out of the inning. Ruben Gotay pinch hit, and hit a 96 mph fastball in on his hands for a broken bat blooper over a leaping Mark Reynolds at 3rd. Game over. 2-1 Braves.

I can't really think of a much tighter game than that. I'd be happy if the league games were of this nature...even with the minor lag. I thought it was pretty damn fun overall. Good game typh0on!

[cdrw123]

yeah i forgot that default is the braves since that my favorite team so i just hurry up and get the game started. Yeah the lag wasnt too bad, really didnt mess up the pitching that much unless there where guys on base. I noticed you where strugglin with harden early when i a couple guys on base and ur meter was going crazy.

You got a few strikeouts when i was trying to swing but the action never was initiated. Luckily it still worked in the end . Hopefully we can get more games with little to no lag in.

[n8rockerasu]

You got a few strikeouts when i was trying to swing but the action never was initiated. Luckily it still worked in the end . Hopefully we can get more games with little to no lag in.

Haha, yeah...some guys have such a funky delivery out of the stretch, it's just hard to time it especially if there is any lag. Haren's got like a really quick snap delivery, but I eventually got used to it.

I think in like the 9th or 10th when I brought Pena in, I'm not sure if you had Teixeira or Kotsay up, but I got like 3 straight low and outside strike calls. That was pure luck because I don't even know if one of them was on the black. But then again, a broken bat blooper is pretty lucky too, haha. I guess that's just the way the game is.

[Fuzi0n]

I've been checking the league everyday and we now have 11/12 people signed up, do we have a 12th? If so, who hasn't accepted the invite?

[n8rockerasu]

I've been checking the league everyday and we now have 11/12 people signed up, do we have a 12th? If so, who hasn't accepted the invite?

check the new thread man. I never got ownership of this one, so I made a new one like 2 days ago, haha