MLB 08: The Show CAG League 2.0 - Dodgers World Series Champs! Congrats to cdrw123!!

[n8rockerasu]

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CAG League 2.0 World Series Champion

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Los Angeles Dodgers - cdrw123/humanoidtyph0on




Hello and welcome to the second coming of Cheap Ass Gamer League Baseball!

Opening Day is finally upon us! This league will last 16 weeks, with participants playing one game each week. This post will be keeping track of standings, weekly schedules, and pitching rotations that will be used in-game.

It is each player's responsibility to contact their opponent for the week to arrange a time to play. Games not played before the week is up will be decided by an arbitrary coin flip. Schedules are randomly generated by the game and no favoritism will be shown in any manner.

To see the "official page" for the CAG League 2.0, check it out on "MLB 08: The Show"'s main site, here (http://mlb08ps3html-prod.sc.online.scea.com/MLB08/leagues/details_mlb_web.php?LeagueID=36055)

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

Signed Up Teams *click name to send private message
CAG Name | PSN ID | Team | Time Zone
1. n8rockerasu (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=67886) - n8rocker82 - Arizona Diamondbacks - EST
2. Supreme (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=57379) - CaptainBackslap - Boston Red Sox - EST
3. PapiChullo (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=2824) - PapiChullo - Philadelphia Phillies - EST
4. DestroVega (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=101869) - DestroVega - New York Yankees - EST
5. V4oLDbOY - MrOldboy - New York Mets - PST *victim of the week 3 glitch
6. Fuzi0n (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=104243) - FuzionMC - Detroit Tigers - PST
7. ivanctorres (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=47708) - ICT_EsqGamer - Tampa Bay Rays - EST
8. Wpark83 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=157390) - Wpark83 - Cincinnati Reds - PST
9. talonthrawn (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=126847) - talon7 - Los Angeles Angels - EST
10. Ultimate Matt X (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=14213) - TheUMX - Cleveland Indians
11. cdrw123 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=31416) - humanoidtyph0on - Los Angeles Dodgers
12. melokeith (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=33348) - cusemanKeith - Chicago Cubs - EST

Final Standings
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Current Pitching Rotations

NATIONAL LEAGUE

East
Philadelphia Phillies - PapiChullo/PapiChullo
1. Cole Hamels - LHP
2. Jamie Moyer - LHP
3. Joe Blanton - RHP
4. Brett Myers - RHP
5. J.A. Happ - LHP
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Central
Chicago Cubs - melokeith/cusemanKeith
1. Carlos Zambrano - RHP
2. Rich Harden - RHP
3. Ryan Dempster - RHP
4. Ted Lilly - LHP
5. Jason Marquis - RHP
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Cincinnati Reds - Wpark83/Wpark83
1. Aaron Harang - RHP
2. Johnny Cueto - RHP
3. Matt Belisle - RHP
4. Bronson Arroyo - RHP
5. Edinson Volquez - RHP
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West
Arizona Diamondbacks - n8rockerasu/n8rocker82
1. Brandon Webb - RHP
2. Danny Haren - RHP
3. Randy Johnson - LHP
4. Doug Davis - LHP
5. Max Scherzer - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/390856.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/400617.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/7762.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/21532.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1225651.jpg
Los Angeles Dodgers - cdrw123/humanoidtyph0on
1. Derek Lowe - RHP
2. Chad Billingsley - RHP
3. Brad Penny - RHP
4. Hiroki Kuroda - RHP
5. Jason Schmidt - RHP
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

East
Boston Red Sox - Supreme/CaptainBackslap
1. Josh Beckett - RHP
2. Daisuke Matsuzaka - RHP
3. Jon Lester - LHP
4. Curt Schilling - RHP
5. Paul Byrd - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/174887.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1145060.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/580589.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/8052.jpghttp://images2.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/10693.jpg
New York Yankees - DestroVega/DestroVega
1. Chien Ming Wang - RHP
2. Ian Kennedy - RHP
3. Mike Mussina - RHP
4. Andy Pettitte - LHP
5. Phil Hughes - RHP
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Tampa Bay Rays - ivanctorres/ICT_EsqGamer
1. Scott Kazmir - LHP
2. James Shields - RHP
3. Matt Garza - RHP
4. Andy Sonnanstine - RHP
5. Edwin Jackson - RHP
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Central
Cleveland Indians - Ultimate Matt X/TheUMX
1. Cliff Lee - LHP
2. Fausto Carmona - RHP
3. Jake Westbrook - RHP
4. Jeremy Sowers - LHP
5. Scott Lewis - LHP
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Detroit Tigers - Fuzi0n/FuzionMC
1. Jeremy Bonderman - RHP
2. Kenny Rogers - LHP
3. Justin Verlander - RHP
4. Armando Galarraga - RHP
5. Dontrelle Willis - LHP
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West
Los Angeles Angels - talonthrawn/talon7
1. John Lackey - RHP
2. Jered Weaver - RHP
3. Jon Garland - RHP
4. Joe Saunders - LHP
5. Ervin Santana - RHP
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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 your rotation, please post in this thread and I'll update accordingly. But if you 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. So, you can post here or send PMs to each other to see what time is best. If you do not play your game for the week, a winner has to be chosen, so I'll toss a coin and let luck decide the outcome.

Good luck everyone. Play with respect, play fair, and most importantly have fun. The best four teams over the next 16 weeks will move on to the playoffs to determine the world champion.

[melokeith]

Thanks for the invite. Good luck to all.
Keith

[DestroVega]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3141/caggo3.jpg


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
1. n8rockerasu - n8rocker82 - Arizona Diamondbacks
2. Supreme - CaptainBackslap - Boston Red Sox
3. PapiChullo - PapiChullo - Philadelphia Phillies
4. DestroVega - DestroVega - New York Yankees
5. V4oLDbOY - MrOldboy - New York Mets
6. Fuzi0n - FuzionMC - Detroit Tigers
7. ivanctorres - ICT_EsqGamer - Tampa Bay Rays
8. Wpark83 - Wpark83 - Cincinnati Reds
9. talonthrawn - talon7 - Los Angeles Angels
10. Ultimate Matt X - TheUMX - Cleveland Indians
11. cdrw123 - humanoidtyph0on - Los Angeles Dodgers
12. melokeith - cusemanKeith - Chicago Cubs

Latest Standings
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Week 1 Schedule
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Current Pitching Rotations

NATIONAL LEAGUE

East
New York Mets - V4oLDbOY/MrOldboy
1. Johan Santana - LHP
2. John Maine - RHP
3. Pedro Martinez - RHP
4. Mike Pelfrey - RHP
5. Oliver Perez - LHP
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Philadelphia Phillies - PapiChullo/PapiChullo
1. Cole Hamels - LHP
2. Jamie Moyer - LHP
3. Adam Eaton - RHP
4. Kyle Kendrick - RHP
5. Freddy Garcia - RHP
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Central
Chicago Cubs - melokeith/cusemanKeith
1. Carlos Zambrano - RHP
2. Rich Harden - RHP
3. Ryan Dempster - RHP
4. Ted Lilly - LHP
5. Jason Marquis - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/223692.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/390807.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/11032.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/21612.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/127096.jpg
Cincinnati Reds - Wpark83/Wpark83
1. Aaron Harang - RHP
2. Edinson Volquez - RHP
3. Bronson Arroyo - RHP
4. Johnny Cueto - RHP
5. Josh Fogg - RHP
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West
Arizona Diamondbacks - n8rockerasu/n8rocker82
1. Brandon Webb - RHP
2. Dan Haren - RHP
3. Randy Johnson - LHP
4. Micah Owings - RHP
5. Doug Davis - LHP
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Los Angeles Dodgers - cdrw123/humanoidtyph0on
1. Derek Lowe - RHP
2. Chad Billingsley - RHP
3. Hiroki Kuroda - RHP
4. Eric Stults - LHP
5. Chan Ho Park- RHP
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

East
Boston Red Sox - Supreme/CaptainBackslap
1. Josh Beckett - RHP
2. Daisuke Matsuzaka - RHP
3. Jon Lester - LHP
4. Tim Wakefield - RHP
5. Clay Buchholz - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/174887.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1145060.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/8164.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/580589.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1184594.jpg
New York Yankees - DestroVega/DestroVega
1. Andy Pettitte - LHP
2. Mike Mussina - LHP
3. Joba Chamberlain - RHP
4. Sidney Ponson - RHP
5. Darrell Rasner - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/7976.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/7913.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1232125.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/10709.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/533013.jpg
Tampa Bay Rays - ivanctorres/ICT_EsqGamer
1. Scott Kazmir - LHP
2. James Shields - RHP
3. Matt Garza - RHP
4. Edwin Jackson - RHP
5. Andy Sonnanstine - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/483346.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/580602.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1098892.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/433026.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1102982.jpg

Central
Cleveland Indians - Ultimate Matt X/TheUMX
1. Cliff Lee - LHP
2. Paul Byrd - RHP
3. Aaron Laffey - LHP
4. Jeremy Sowers - LHP
5. Matt Ginter - RHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/370395.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/10693.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/1200054.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/583495.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/174784.jpg
Detroit Tigers - Fuzi0n/FuzionMC
1. Justin Verlander - RHP
2. Kenny Rogers - LHP
3. Nate Robertson - LHP
4. Armando Galarraga - RHP
5. Eddie Bonine - RHP
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West
Los Angeles Angels - talonthrawn/talon7
1. John Lackey - RHP
2. Ervin Santana - RHP
3. Jon Garland - RHP
4. Jered Weaver - RHP
5. Joe Saunders - LHP
http://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/223559.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/479168.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/174783.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/584809.jpghttp://images.sportsline.com/images/baseball/mlb/players/60x80/533017.jpg

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.

*** ADDITIONAL NOTES*** I just figured it would be easier to repost this than try to acquire ownership of the other thread (nyprimus4 seems to have dropped off the face of the planet). Hopefully this will give us a fresh start. 7 of our 12 people have accepted the league invite. We're waiting on DestroVega, V4oLDbOY, ivanctorres, Ultimate Matt X, and melokeith. Once these guys join the league, I can activate it, and get the schedule set up. Come on guys. I'm in this league because I love baseball. Why are you here?

oh... my bad... I'll accept the league invite now..

[dg7md]

I'm interested in the Rangers, I'll have to get back to you in a few days though, but put me down as a reserve if possible please.

[DestroVega]

I'm in,, might wanna PM those other guys

[n8rockerasu]

I'm in,, might wanna PM those other guys

good call, I'll do that now

[V4oLDbOY]

wow its really stating? Papichullo, just pm me when you wana play, on cag or psn. I'm rpetty much free the rest of the week.

[n8rockerasu]

Thank you to the guys who accepted the invite today. 3 guys left and we can get started! dg7md, I've got you as an alternate in case someone drops before we get going.

Come on guys! Who wants a piece of my Dbacks?!? Brandon "Spud" Webb, Daniel "Boone" Haren, and Randy "I'll pitch till my arm falls off because I have no other life skills" Johnson = WIN! Also, you'll cry when the biggest power hitter on my team (Micah Owings) goes deep on you! Bwahahaha

[n8rockerasu]

Hey Keith, sorry about not being able to play a game tonight. I don't know what the hell was going on with my connection, but I'll have it figured out tomorrow. It would just randomly disconnect me. And sometimes, when trying to get back to one of the menu screens, it would just freeze on the background, and then it would reboot my PS3 (I hope that's not anything serious, but I'm assuming it's from sensing the dead connection and not knowing what to do). Anyway, I will have it sorted out in time for week 1.

Speaking of which, V4oLDbOY and ivanctorres...come on guys. We're waiting on you. I know I've spoken with both of you privately, but if you actually give a damn about playing, let's get this thing moving.

[melokeith]

no problem. Looks like just waiting for one more person now.
Keith

[n8rockerasu]

UPDATE: State of the League (and my crappy connection) Address

Ok, well, I went by my ISP today, and told them about my connection. They gave me a tech number to call, and after an hour on the phone with tech guy, running speed test after speed test, disabling firewalls, and running in safe mode, he was finally willing to admit that their modem is a piece of shit. They're supposed to bring me a new one tomorrow, which gives me the hope that we can get the league going by Saturday!

On that note, ivanctorres...you are the ONLY one we're waiting on. You're finally on my PSN friends list, but every time I try to add you to my buddy list in The Show, it tells me "User does not exist". If I can't get you added by 11:59 pm on 7/18, I'll have to look for a replacement.

If anybody else wants to try adding him to see if I just don't know how to type an underscore, his PSN name is ICT_EsqGamer I hate to just veto anybody out of the league, but the process of adding someone to a buddy list and sending out a league invite should be nowhere near this complex. I want to play some ball, and I'm sure everybody else does too. Can't wait to see who my first opponent will be!

[DestroVega]

UPDATE: State of the League (and my crappy connection) Address

Ok, well, I went by my ISP today, and told them about my connection. They gave me a tech number to call, and after an hour on the phone with tech guy, running speed test after speed test, disabling firewalls, and running in safe mode, he was finally willing to admit that their modem is a piece of shit. They're supposed to bring me a new one tomorrow, which gives me the hope that we can get the league going by Saturday!

On that note, ivanctorres...you are the ONLY one we're waiting on. You're finally on my PSN friends list, but every time I try to add you to my buddy list in The Show, it tells me "User does not exist". If I can't get you added by 11:59 pm on 7/18, I'll have to look for a replacement.

If anybody else wants to try adding him to see if I just don't know how to type an underscore, his PSN name is ICT_EsqGamer I hate to just veto anybody out of the league, but the process of adding someone to a buddy list and sending out a league invite should be nowhere near this complex. I want to play some ball, and I'm sure everybody else does too. Can't wait to see who my first opponent will be!

i think he is on my list... i'll message him

[V4oLDbOY]

man, I tried to play a few games last night and people just quit after the 5th inning or so, even when ahead. Just annoying

[cdrw123]

yeah n8rockerasu i was wondering wats going on with you been signin on and offline like crazy. i live in a dorm so i guess it must been your connection slowing us down lol. Hopefully you can get a net taken care off so we enjoy less lag free games.

[ivanctorres]

N8rocker82- I sent u a buddy invite on the Show hopefully that changes things. Check ur inbox on the show. If not try to send me an invite and see if that works.

[n8rockerasu]

N8rocker82- I sent u a buddy invite on the Show hopefully that changes things. Check ur inbox on the show. If not try to send me an invite and see if that works.

Great! Glad we're finally buddies, haha. I sent you the invite, so once you accept it, we can get this thing started. I still have no clue why it told me your user name didn't exist because after I accepted your buddy invite...your user name looks the exact same as I typed it every single time, haha.

And good game to cdrw123. Glad we got a rematch in before the season starts. I don't know what happened with that first game, but I guess if you add the games together, the score was 6-2, haha. Amazingly enough, there was no lag. The guy isn't even coming out to fix my connection for another couple hours, but of course now it seems to be fine. I'm still going to make him give me a new modem though because that crap is unreliable.

Anyway, as soon as ivanctorres joins the league, I'll get the schedule set up and post it on here. Remember, we're using rotations, so if anybody wants to alter theirs (the ones I have posted are current based on The Show's roster), just post your desired rotation here, and I'll adjust it accordingly (Obviously, PapiChullo...you'll have Joe Blanton in the next update). But your ace can only pitch in weeks 1, 6, 11, and 16. Your #2 in weeks 2, 7, and 12. You get the idea... If anyone has any questions or problems, just let me know!

[ivanctorres]

N8-Im in the office now but I will join when I get home from work and the league should be fully functional and ready to go!

[n8rockerasu]

N8-Im in the office now but I will join when I get home from work and the league should be fully functional and ready to go!

awesome man, sounds good!

[Wpark83]

None of you have ever heard my voice, but it'll be singing TMOTTBG during every 7th inning stretch.

[n8rockerasu]

None of you have ever heard my voice, but it'll be singing TMOTTBG during every 7th inning stretch.

I guess it's a good thing we're using fastplay then! *zing!* haha, j/k!

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys..the league is now active and the schedule for week 1 is up! No one has messaged me with any rotation changes, so I'm assuming you're going to use your rotation as it is in the game. For example, I'm swapping Brandon Webb and Danny Haren in my rotation. Since the aces will go four times during the regular season, and I'm more comfortable pitching with Haren, he's my guy at the front of the rotation.

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES, MAKE SURE YOU POST YOUR REVISED ROTATION BEFORE YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST GAME.

Here is the schedule and pitching matchups for week 1.

Tampa Bay Rays (ICT_EsqGamer) at Arizona Diamondbacks (n8rocker82)
Pitching Matchup: Scott Kazmir vs. Danny Haren

New York Yankees (DestroVega) at Boston Red Sox (CaptainBackslap)
Pitching Matchup: Mike Mussina vs. Josh Beckett

Cincinatti Reds (Wpark83) at Chicago Cubs (cusemanKeith)
Pitching Matchup: Aaron Harang vs. Carlos Zambrano

Detroit Tigers (FuzionMC) at Los Angeles Angels (talon7)
Pitching Matchup: Justin Verlander vs. John Lackey

Cleveland Indians (TheUMX) at New York Mets (MrOldboy)
Pitching Matchup: Cliff Lee vs. Johan Santana

Los Angeles Dodgers (humanoidtyph0on) at Philadelphia Phillies (PapiChullo)
Pitching Matchup: Derek Lowe vs. Cole Hamels

It's up to you to message your opponent and arrange a time to play. I activated the league around midnight, so I'm assuming you have until around 11:59pm on 7/25 to get your game played. Good luck to all you guys!

[DestroVega]

captain... when's a good time?

[Wpark83]

Cuseman, let me know when is a good time...I'm usually free weeknights after 9 PM eastern time.

[ivanctorres]

Id like to make the bold prediction that I will finish in last place :)

[Fuzi0n]

Lately the most annoying things have been happening to me while playing online. I've had major frame rate issues and pitching lag when I'm up to bat. The pitch looks like its coming then it moves back and comes slowly, usually change-ups and curve balls. It makes it impossible to hit anything off-speed even when I try to swing late.

p.s. Johann Santana is cheap.

Edit 2: Some guy just throws a 2 hitter on me then rates me a 1 star Pulls/disconnects...WTF people are fucking retarded, I played a whole game while getting shutout and 2 hits. I swear I have the worst luck at this game. Also ivan you have no chance a last place, that will go to me.

[n8rockerasu]

Lately the most annoying things have been happening to me while playing online. I've had major frame rate issues and pitching lag when I'm up to bat. The pitch looks like its coming then it moves back and comes slowly, usually change-ups and curve balls. It makes it impossible to hit anything off-speed even when I try to swing late.

p.s. Johann Santana is cheap.

Yeah, after having a technician come out to fix my connection yesterday, he played around with the modem a bit, and got it to test at the 10 meg I pay for. I played a couple games online later in the day, and it was lagging just the same. It's SPORTSCONNECT man. This is why I'd gladly pay $50 (more like $35 for CAGs) a year if the PS3 could give me reliable online gaming. Basically, the only thing you can do with this game is try at odd hours, hope less people are playing, and you can get a decent connection.

Edit 2: Some guy just throws a 2 hitter on me then rates me a 1 star Pulls/disconnects...WTF people are fucking retarded, I played a whole game while getting shutout and 2 hits. I swear I have the worst luck at this game. Also ivan you have no chance a last place, that will go to me.

Haha, I'll do you one better. I played a guy yesterday (Beerman07), I was my Dbacks and he was the Cardinals. No lag whatsoever, very evenly matched game. He was a good pitcher, I only managed a couple of 2 out singles, until the 5th inning when I finally strung a few hits together and took a 1-0 lead.

On the flip side, I was also throwing a no-hitter with Danny Haren. The game continues, and I've still got the no-no going in the 7th. He tries bunting on me! Luckily, it rolled foul, so then I throw him some crap, and he strikes out. I think he finally got a hit in the 8th, and ended up tying the game (Haren was at like 112 pitches by this point).

I take out Haren and bring in Qualls. He's got men on 1st and 2nd, with no outs. I then pick off his lead runner by stepping off the mound. He gets pissed, loses all discipline, and I get out of the inning tied. The game goes to extras, I hit a go ahead homerun on a 1-2 pitch, and now have a 2-1 lead.

He makes 2 quick outs in the bottom of the 10th, and then pinch hits for his pitcher. On the first pitch, he hits a grounder to first base. I field it, go to step on the bag, and he pauses the game and quits! Who does that??? That game was a battle if I ever saw one, but seriously, I outhit him like 8 to 3! I deserved to win that game, and he can't even be a man about it. Freakin lame man.

[cdrw123]

Lately the most annoying things have been happening to me while playing online. I've had major frame rate issues and pitching lag when I'm up to bat. The pitch looks like its coming then it moves back and comes slowly, usually change-ups and curve balls. It makes it impossible to hit anything off-speed even when I try to swing late.

p.s. Johann Santana is cheap.

Edit 2: Some guy just throws a 2 hitter on me then rates me a 1 star Pulls/disconnects...WTF people are fucking retarded, I played a whole game while getting shutout and 2 hits. I swear I have the worst luck at this game. Also ivan you have no chance a last place, that will go to me.


How you know he rated you a 1 star?

[V4oLDbOY]

Yeah, after having a technician come out to fix my connection yesterday, he played around with the modem a bit, and got it to test at the 10 meg I pay for. I played a couple games online later in the day, and it was lagging just the same. It's SPORTSCONNECT man. This is why I'd gladly pay $50 (more like $35 for CAGs) a year if the PS3 could give me reliable online gaming. Basically, the only thing you can do with this game is try at odd hours, hope less people are playing, and you can get a decent connection.


Yeah, but I haven't had any other problems on psn, mlb 07 was terrible and so was 06 on the ps2. The game just cant handle online play for some reason. having a better PSN would't do anything if the devs at SCEA cant get the game to run ok online.

[Fuzi0n]

How you know he rated you a 1 star?

You can check everything here (http://mlb08ps3html-prod.sc.online.scea.com/MLB08/main.php).

[melokeith]

How about Tuesday at 10pm EST?
Keith

Cuseman, let me know when is a good time...I'm usually free weeknights after 9 PM eastern time.

[Supreme]

captain... when's a good time?

I'm good whenever. Can you play during the week, or should we play our game today?

[DestroVega]

I'm good whenever. Can you play during the week, or should we play our game today?

whatever is better for you... I'm around today and during the week anytime after 9 PM EST

[cdrw123]

How do u change the rotations or the lineups?

[n8rockerasu]

How do u change the rotations or the lineups?

Well, the lineup you can change at your own discretion...at the start of each game. That doesn't really matter (since many MLB lineups change daily it seems). The big thing is your rotation since the game doesn't keep track of fatigue in online play.

Posting your rotation allows your opponent to know who he should be facing (If it's your third game, he should be facing your #3 starter). This also prevents people from using their ace for every game...and me from using Danny Haren every game and no-hitting everybody, haha j/k.

The current in-game rotations are posted in the original post. You "change" your rotation by telling me what you want your 1-5 to be. There's no way of keeping it set in the game, but at least your opponent still knows who you should be throwing that day. Make sense?

[Wpark83]

How about Tuesday at 10pm EST?
Keith

Perfect. See you then.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Old Boy, wanna try to play tomorrow?

As far as are pitching rotation does it pretty much default to the best pitchers? I don't think I want to change anything unless the game will let me use some guys on the real life DL.

[n8rockerasu]

Old Boy, wanna try to play tomorrow?

As far as are pitching rotation does it pretty much default to the best pitchers? I don't think I want to change anything unless the game will let me use some guys on the real life DL.

No, Carmona is not available. The rotation in the game is exactly as listed in the first post of this thread (at least until tomorrow's roster update). If you're fine with your rotation as it's listed, then you have to use the #1 guy for your first game, #2 for your second, and so on...

[Fuzi0n]

alright, som im posting from my cell phone since my router has kicked the bucket. sometimes it works but not for long. im going to be calling my provider tomorrow to get this fixed. could someone let talon7 know about my problems incase he does not see this here. i hope to get my first game in, but if i cant ill just have to forfit it.

[PapiChullo]

cdrw123, just sent you a PM to try and schedule our game.

But I'll give fair warning, I haven't played many games online, but the ones I have, have been in and out laggy. So I apologize in advance for any crappy pitching that goes on.

[Fuzi0n]

HEY! my internet worked all day and I wasn't even home to use it.

Also may I add...can everyone post their time zone so we don't get confused, maybe n8 can update the OP with all of our timezones in it. I'm West Coast PST.

[n8rockerasu]

HEY! my internet worked all day and I wasn't even home to use it.

Also may I add...can everyone post their time zone so we don't get confused, maybe n8 can update the OP with all of our timezones in it. I'm West Coast PST.

Not a bad idea. It gives people one more thing to try to keep track of, haha, but it definitely could prove useful.

[V4oLDbOY]

Hey ultimate matt I'm free tomorrow night.

Im, PST.

[n8rockerasu]

ivanctorres, I hope you're about ready to play man. I'm not really someone who needs to be feared in this game. I'm ok, but I've lost plenty of times. Plus, I have the "warning track Dbacks" Runs are a commodity with this team, haha.

[Wpark83]

So, I'm in the middle of playing my first game..and don't get me wrong, cuseman is a good player...but I don't thin I can play in this league. The lag is unbearable. I mean I don't understand why he can hit every corner with every pitch, because I sure can't. Everytime the pitch meter makes it's way back down to the yellow stripe I hit the button and it's anyone's guess where the pitch will end up. And then he actually hits a ball, I don't see him swing. I just see a ball take flight. I'm trying to finish the game as honorable as I can, but I don't think I can play any more games like this.

EDIT: Yeah...I had to forfeit against cuse. Again, no disrespect meant to anyone, he's a great player, I just honestly cannot play the game. For 5 innings against him I played "Press a button whenever and see what happens 2008". Sorry guys.

[melokeith]

No offense taken. I had minimal lag on my end, so assumed it was about the same for both of us. I was pretty psyched to hit my spots and get 6 runs on the board by the 5th inning (i think) I hate playing with random people online, as they more often than not are cheap w/their playing - so I had high hopes for the CAG league. Hopefully the lag improves, or is at least more consistent.

[n8rockerasu]

So, I'm in the middle of playing my first game..and don't get me wrong, cuseman is a good player...but I don't thin I can play in this league. The lag is unbearable. I mean I don't understand why he can hit every corner with every pitch, because I sure can't. Everytime the pitch meter makes it's way back down to the yellow stripe I hit the button and it's anyone's guess where the pitch will end up. And then he actually hits a ball, I don't see him swing. I just see a ball take flight. I'm trying to finish the game as honorable as I can, but I don't think I can play any more games like this.

EDIT: Yeah...I had to forfeit against cuse. Again, no disrespect meant to anyone, he's a great player, I just honestly cannot play the game. For 5 innings against him I played "Press a button whenever and see what happens 2008". Sorry guys.

Park, I'd like to play you in an exhibition game before you decide to drop. Just to see how the game runs. As I've said before, the lag in this game is totally hit or miss. A lot of it depends on when you play. I would assume the prime time slots are between 7-11pm. I know this is when a lot of people are home from work/relaxing/etc. but in my experience, that's when SPORTSCONNECT grinds to a near halt.

I don't what else to say except don't let one game get you down. It's unfortunate that it happens, but as I've said many times, we have MLB 2K8 with it's crappy gameplay, but good online system...or The Show with it's amazing gameplay, but crappy online system. Which is better?

[Ultimate Matt X]

I was worried about people wanting to bail because of the lag and mentioned that in a previous post. Personally, I'm going to hope most games aren't terrible and will ride it out the best I can but I can understand why for some people it isn't worth the aggravation.

Worst case, maybe if we lose people because of lag we need to organize something smaller and possibly shorter with a bigger time frame between games so the lag is easier to deal with.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Well Oldboy and I just had a game and there was some comedy gold because of the lag. I couldn't baserun for crap. Though a lot of that is me too. Are the settings for running the same for everyone in the league? I couldn't figure out how to get that one guy to stay on 3rd and the 1st guy to run until your wild pitch helped me not have to worry Oldboy.

I don't have any clue what my catcher was doing during that one play, heh.

You were saying the lag wasn't too bad, but I think that's pretty terrible when I saw balls flying in the air, but never saw the hit. :) Hopefully, I'll win a game some point during the season. It was a good game and entertaining though.

[n8rockerasu]

I was worried about people wanting to bail because of the lag and mentioned that in a previous post. Personally, I'm going to hope most games aren't terrible and will ride it out the best I can but I can understand why for some people it isn't worth the aggravation.

Worst case, maybe if we lose people because of lag we need to organize something smaller and possibly shorter with a bigger time frame between games so the lag is easier to deal with.

A week between games is the longest The Show will let you have. I know the lag is annoying, but really, unless you feel like going out and buying MLB 2K8 (and then you'll have a new list of things to bitch about), I don't know what to tell you. It just is what it is. I completely understand how frustrating it can be...especially if you're losing bad. But I think as long as the game is close, and both parties are having to deal with it, it's a fair game.

As for Park's complaints...ehh...it was Cubs vs. Reds. You were facing Zambrano. I don't know how that game would even go WITHOUT lag. I do think calling it quits after one game though is a bit hasty. I'd try playing a random game IMMEDIATELY after your league game, just to see if it's any different playing somebody else. Unfortunately, all this crap is trial & error and troubleshooting 101. There are no right answers here.

[n8rockerasu]

Well Oldboy and I just had a game and there was some comedy gold because of the lag. I couldn't baserun for crap. Though a lot of that is me too. Are the settings for running the same for everyone in the league? I couldn't figure out how to get that one guy to stay on 3rd and the 1st guy to run until your wild pitch helped me not have to worry Oldboy.

I don't have any clue what my catcher was doing during that one play, heh.

You were saying the lag wasn't too bad, but I think that's pretty terrible when I saw balls flying in the air, but never saw the hit. :) Hopefully, I'll win a game some point during the season. It was a good game and entertaining though.

Wanted to answer your question. Yes, baserunning is the same for everybody. It seems that baserunning controls are different every year, so I know it's hard to keep up. It screws me up every once in awhile too. But to control an individual runner, you hold the left analog stick in his direction (ie. runner on 1st lead off = LS right + L1. runner on first steal = LS right + L2).

When the ball is in play, if you want to control one runner, press the left stick in his direction, and press the button of the base you want him to run to (ie. go from first to third = LS right + square). It's confusing as all hell, but what are you gonna do? haha...hope this helps.

[V4oLDbOY]

Well Oldboy and I just had a game and there was some comedy gold because of the lag. I couldn't baserun for crap. Though a lot of that is me too. Are the settings for running the same for everyone in the league? I couldn't figure out how to get that one guy to stay on 3rd and the 1st guy to run until your wild pitch helped me not have to worry Oldboy.

I don't have any clue what my catcher was doing during that one play, heh.

You were saying the lag wasn't too bad, but I think that's pretty terrible when I saw balls flying in the air, but never saw the hit. :) Hopefully, I'll win a game some point during the season. It was a good game and entertaining though.

No, the lag was pretty bad especially in the middle innings, but I've played much worse games where it was unbearable. At least in the game with you I could sort of time the pitches if I did the guess pitch right. If not then I was way out in front since the lag is terrible on offspeed pitches. I dont understand the hitting but not seeing the swing, it happened a few times.

For the baserunning, you gotta select the specific runner with the left analog stick. Like for example, on one play I had 1st and third and I pushed right on the stick to select the 1st base runner, and hit steal, so that the third base runner also didn't steal home. So if you have 2 baserunners, you gotta select the one you want by hitting the base they are at, or just crossed. Its sort of complicated, but after playing a lot of franchise games, i got the hang of it. Same thing n8 said, gotta do both at the same time, stick + base button.

[Wpark83]

n8 ill play exhibition at some point with you for sure...I'm not gonna drop out yet though, I'll play a few more games and see how it is...if the lag is bad at any point I'll message the player and let them know I have to drop, hopefully though it gets better

[n8rockerasu]

n8 ill play exhibition at some point with you for sure...I'm not gonna drop out yet though, I'll play a few more games and see how it is...if the lag is bad at any point I'll message the player and let them know I have to drop, hopefully though it gets better

On a related note, I just finished a random game at 1:30 am (probably started at 12:30 am) EST...no lag. See, they do exist guys! I got freakin shut out 3-0. I swear to God I've never seen so many warning track outs. Oh, if only the Dbacks had a power hitter...

[DestroVega]

On a related note, I just finished a random game at 1:30 am (probably started at 12:30 am) EST...no lag. See, they do exist guys! I got freakin shut out 3-0. I swear to God I've never seen so many warning track outs. Oh, if only the Dbacks had a power hitter...

Young isn't a power-hitter?

[Ultimate Matt X]

Oldboy, so you have no idea what my catcher and the ball were doing on that one play either?

[n8rockerasu]

Young isn't a power-hitter?

Sometimes. I guess if I juggled my lineup and moved him out of the lead off spot, he'd qualify. I mean, you could make an argument for Mark Reynolds as well, but it's nothing like the Yankees, haha.

[n8rockerasu]

Good game ivan. Me being half-retarded (not really, but might as well be, haha), I've been practicing with Webb the past few days, and forgot that I wanted to switch him and Haren in my rotation. So therefore, I just screwed myself out of having Haren pitch 3 times in the season. Oh well. I hate sinkerball pitchers (too many chances for errors), but after a shaky start, I finally got used to pitching with Webb. I'll readjust my rotation accordingly.

How was the connection on your end? It was basically lag free for me. I thought it was a well-played game. I think you'll do fine in the league man. Thanks for the game! Good luck next week!

[ivanctorres]

No Lag on my end. The game ran well. I just need to tighten up my fielding by not hitting R2 and sharpen my baserunning which I had no clue how to do. If u wanna play before our next game just let me know.

[DestroVega]

Supreme, that was the most frustrating, yet most exciting game I've played online... great game.

[Supreme]

Unbe-fucking-lievable. I'm speechless right now.

[DestroVega]

Unbe-fucking-lievable. I'm speechless right now.

hey man, you played a great game, what can you do?

[Supreme]

That was so embarrassing. I can't believe a had a no hitter going into the 7th only to end up losing the game. I feel like I just got raped. It was a fun game though. Gotta give you props for coming through.

[V4oLDbOY]

Oldboy, so you have no idea what my catcher and the ball were doing on that one play either?

As it was happening I realized what was going on. It was a foul ball and the ball landed on the "net" or whatever they call what they put in the game. And the game cant go on until its a foul ball, for all the game thinks, the ball was still in the air and therefor in play. But it rolled off eventually and it was called a foul ball. I thought you were just running around trying to make the game go, you weren't controlling the catcher? Well sometimes after a diving play, or attempted wall climb, my players will sometimes continue to do that animation, but never run around like that.

[ivanctorres]

Can someone please give me a class on running the bases! I just lost a game online bc I cant run the bases!

[cdrw123]

Can someone please give me a class on running the bases! I just lost a game online bc I cant run the bases!

read the manual or the manual in the game itself

[ivanctorres]

I read the manual but I can't get it to work.

[n8rockerasu]

Can someone please give me a class on running the bases! I just lost a game online bc I cant run the bases!

The most important concept to grasp is to select the runner you want to control using the left analog stick. I don't think I use the controls EXACTLY right because I'm still not used to using the face buttons when the ball is in play. Normally, I select my lead runner, and just jam on L1 until he's started going toward the last base I want him to go to. Usually, this keeps my trail runner (or batter) from continuing too far...but not always. I'm not sure if this is the control scheme from MVP 2005...or MLB 2K7...but it's one that's stuck with me, and it does work in this game.

Technically, I think the way the manual tells you is to select your runner and then press the face button of the base you want them to run to. For example, if you want a runner to go first to third, you press right on the left analog stick and square.

If you have runners on first and second, and your batter hits a single, and you want your guy on second to score, but the man on first to stop at second, you'd press up on the left analog stick and X. But I don't even think you'd have to control the man on first, because he'd move automatically on contact.

See, there are so many instances where guys will run automatically, there are few times when I even worry about controlling both runners. Stealing 2nd with runners at the corners is one situation, but I explained that a few posts back.

Most of the time, I just make sure my lead runner goes where I want him to go, and let the computer control my trail guy. As long as you're not instructing BOTH runners to do something, and therefore, getting one of them thrown out for doing something stupid, you should be fine.

[n8rockerasu]

cdrw123 and PapiChullo...what happened? Why didn't you guys get your game in?

[ivanctorres]

Im ready for week 2. I hope my baserunning improves.

[Fuzi0n]

Well my internet troubles should be over now that I finally have a new modem. Talon and I had a good game going into to 4th when my internet dropped me and had to forfeit the game. Anyhow I'm looking forward to next weeks game now that I have a new modem.

[ivanctorres]

Week 2 starts today right?

[n8rockerasu]

Week 2 starts today right?

Working on the OP with updated standings/schedule as we speak.

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys. I flipped a coin for our one unresolved game this week between cdrw123 and PapiChullo. cdrw123, luck was on your side, and you got the win. Let's not let these unresolved games become a habit though. Ok, enough "parenting"...here's the schedule for week two!

Tampa Bay Rays (ICT_EsqGamer) at Cincinatti Reds (Wpark83)
Pitching Matchup: James Shields vs. Edinson Volquez

Boston Red Sox (CaptainBackslap) at Cleveland Indians (TheUMX)
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka vs. Paul Byrd

Chicago Cubs (cusemanKeith) at Detroit Tigers (FuzionMC)
Pitching Matchup: Rich Harden vs. Kenny Rogers

Los Angeles Angels (talon7) at Los Angeles Dodgers (humanoidtyph0on)
Pitching Matchup: Jered Weaver vs. Chad Billingsley

Philadelphia Phillies (PapiChullo) at New York Mets (MrOldboy)
Pitching Matchup: Jamie Moyer vs. Pedro Martinez

Arizona Diamondbacks (n8rocker82) at New York Yankees (DestroVega)
Pitching Matchup: Danny Haren vs. Andy Pettitte

[DestroVega]

when do you feel like losing Commish? 8-)

haha just kidding... but, lemme know when you wanna play... I actually can in about 30 mins from now if u wanna?

[n8rockerasu]

when do you feel like losing Commish? 8-)

haha just kidding... but, lemme know when you wanna play... I actually can in about 30 mins from now if u wanna?

Haha, let's do it. I've been waiting to have a go at you. I know you've been playing the game awhile, so I'm curious to find out how good I actually am.

[melokeith]

When would you like to play? I'm available most times today (Sunday), Monday, or later on Friday. I'm EST zone.

Keith
cusemanKeith

[V4oLDbOY]

question...? What happens if Papichullo no play game again?

And if you do want to play let me know papichullo

[DestroVega]

Haha, let's do it. I've been waiting to have a go at you. I know you've been playing the game awhile, so I'm curious to find out how good I actually am.

just a reminder... see you at 3pm est today

[n8rockerasu]

question...? What happens if Papichullo no play game again?

And if you do want to play let me know papichullo

Send him a PM in case for whatever reason he doesn't check this thread. If he doesn't play his game this week, I'll make an attempt to contact him personally. And if that doesn't work, he'll be dropped from the league, and then we'll get to deal with players having byes just like the first league did.

It's stupid to have to even deal with that though. Unless people are completely bipolar, you think they'd know whether they'd like to play in a league or not. It shouldn't be a difficult question. Hopefully this won't be the case though.

[n8rockerasu]

just a reminder... see you at 3pm est today

I remember. You've got 3 hours until your beating. It's cool, haha j/k 8-)

[n8rockerasu]

just a reminder... see you at 3pm est today

just a reminder...it's now 3:03 pm est...you're late, haha j/k

[DestroVega]

ha 5 minutes late! game takes time to load...

I should have been a day late, I got my ass kicked... you throw a lot of pitches out of the strike zone, I needed to be a lot more patient, plus I made some dumb baserunning errors...

oh not to mention I pitched awful... all around awful game for me, and you played it perfect... hopefully we rematch at some point... good game... no lag at all!

[n8rockerasu]

ha 5 minutes late! game takes time to load...

I should have been a day late, I got my ass kicked... you throw a lot of pitches out of the strike zone, I needed to be a lot more patient, plus I made some dumb baserunning errors...

oh not to mention I pitched awful... all around awful game for me, and you played it perfect... hopefully we rematch at some point... good game... no lag at all!

I was just messing with ya man. Good game though! Honestly, it was a bad matchup for you. Because I'm a Yankee fan in real life, so I know your roster up and down. And because of my gaffe last week, using Webb by mistake, you had to face Haren, who I like pitching with the most.

I do find patience to be one of the biggest factors in winning and losing though. And yeah, the lag (or lack of) was beautiful! I'm also glad we got this game in before tomorrow's roster update when you'll get Nady and Marte, haha \\:D/ Definitely hoping for a rematch sometime. I'm not taking anything from this other than you had an off day. I know you've got skills man.

[DestroVega]

I was just messing with ya man. Good game though! Honestly, it was a bad matchup for you. Because I'm a Yankee fan in real life, so I know your roster up and down. And because of my gaffe last week, using Webb by mistake, you had to face Haren, who I like pitching with the most.

I do find patience to be one of the biggest factors in winning and losing though. And yeah, the lag (or lack of) was beautiful! I'm also glad we got this game in before tomorrow's roster update when you'll get Nady and Marte, haha \\:D/ Definitely hoping for a rematch sometime. I'm not taking anything from this other than you had an off day. I know you've got skills man.

I don't think the Yankees changes will be made until next weeks roster update.. it seems it always takes the 2nd update for moves to be in there...

good game again. Let's hope for a sweep tonight with Aruba's Fattes... I mean, Finest on the mound.

[n8rockerasu]

good game again. Let's hope for a sweep tonight with Aruba's Fattes... I mean, Finest on the mound.

hahaha, QFT man! Who woulda thought...one game, and it's all even. I wonder if TB is worried yet.

[DestroVega]

hahaha, QFT man! Who woulda thought...one game, and it's all even. I wonder if TB is worried yet.

Tampa is finished... their young starters are soon going to hit their all-time high in innings pitched and will hit the wall.

[PapiChullo]

I'm still in the league. I PM'd cdrw early last week with availability, and told him that I would be out of town starting Thursday evening, and he didn't respond until Friday. I apologize for the missed game, but I wasn't available.


V4oLDbOY, I sent you a PM so we can get this week's game in.

[n8rockerasu]

I'm still in the league. I PM'd cdrw early last week with availability, and told him that I would be out of town starting Thursday evening, and he didn't respond until Friday. I apologize for the missed game, but I wasn't available.


V4oLDbOY, I sent you a PM so we can get this week's game in.

It's cool man. I know that happens sometimes. I just wanted to make sure you were still with us. And in case you're wondering, I really did flip a coin to decide the outcome of your game. Good luck to you this week. It's still anybody's game!

[n8rockerasu]

Oh yeah! Just read about the Dbacks trying to get Teixeira from Atlanta. Looks like they heard my cries for a power hitter, hahaha. Man, I hope this one goes through!

[DestroVega]

Oh yeah! Just read about the Dbacks trying to get Teixeira from Atlanta. Looks like they heard my cries for a power hitter, hahaha. Man, I hope this one goes through!

They want Connor Jackson though, and Arizona isn't going to do that.

[n8rockerasu]

They want Connor Jackson though, and Arizona isn't going to do that.

Give Atlanta another day or two. After this year, they'll lose Teixeira and have nothing to show for it. By the deadline, they'll gladly take Chad Tracy.

Same thing with the Yanks and Jarrod Washburn. Seattle is asking for Melky, but they want to dump payroll, so by Thursday, they'll lower their price. Although with the way Ponson pitched last night, the Yanks interest in Washburn is probably even higher now. I can't see them trading Melky though. Gardner just isn't ready.

[DestroVega]

Give Atlanta another day or two. After this year, they'll lose Teixeira and have nothing to show for it. By the deadline, they'll gladly take Chad Tracy.

Same thing with the Yanks and Jarrod Washburn. Seattle is asking for Melky, but they want to dump payroll, so by Thursday, they'll lower their price. Although with the way Ponson pitched last night, the Yanks interest in Washburn is probably even higher now. I can't see them trading Melky though. Gardner just isn't ready.

Seattle wants NY to pay his contract... for that, they get nothing.

[Supreme]

Hey UMX, let me know when you wanna play.

[Wpark83]

ICT, let me know if 7 PM PST on Wednesday night is good for you.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Hey UMX, let me know when you wanna play.

Tonight might be a little rough unless you're up pretty late, but I should be around any evening this week other than that.

[ivanctorres]

Wpark- I should be available Wed nite @ 7pst but that could always be subject to change. Like I told N8 our league commish just e-mail me @ ivanctorres@gmail.com I will get back to right away bc I get the e-mail on my blackberry and that thing is basically always within arm's reach plus...I have two(one from work and one for personal use) so one has to work and/or have some battery. :)

Really hoping my baserunning improves and that the Rays make a trade for a hitter...why not texiera?

[Fuzi0n]

Played a great game against melokeith which ended in 2-1. I robbed a homerun which ended up saving my ass along with some errant base running on keith's part. Good game none the less and will probably be a good rematch when we meet again.

[n8rockerasu]

Oh yeah! Just read about the Dbacks trying to get Teixeira from Atlanta. Looks like they heard my cries for a power hitter, hahaha. Man, I hope this one goes through!

Mother fucking Angels man!!! I swear, if there is one team I hate as much (if not possibly more than Boston), it's the Angels. They somehow manage to find a way to screw both my real life team...and my CAG League team! They just bought another World Series title.

In other breaking news, the artist formerly known as Pudge just got traded to the Yankees for Kyle Farnsworth. Interesting move...not sure how much it really changes either team. Farnsworth sucks and Pudge is old. I thought Molina was doing fine...

[DestroVega]

Mother fucking Angels man!!! I swear, if there is one team I hate as much (if not possibly more than Boston), it's the Angels. They somehow manage to find a way to screw both my real life team...and my CAG League team! They just bought another World Series title.

In other breaking news, the artist formerly known as Pudge just got traded to the Yankees for Kyle Farnsworth. Interesting move...not sure how much it really changes either team. Farnsworth sucks and Pudge is old. I thought Molina was doing fine...

molina can't hit a lick... Pudge is hitting .295 and throws out 36% of runners...

it's a good move for them.

[PapiChullo]

Wow, Pudge in a Yanks uniform. I hate the Yankees. No matter his age Pudge is going to be a good addition for them.

[n8rockerasu]

molina can't hit a lick... Pudge is hitting .295 and throws out 36% of runners...

it's a good move for them.

I think Molina is underrated though. You can't really talk about a consistent BA when the guy doesn't get consistent playing time. Lately, he's been getting more hits, and he definitely throws out his share of runners. Not saying I don't like Pudge. I guess I just don't see the point for a two month rental.

If the Yankees want to make a run THIS year, guys like Rasner and Ponson need to be replaced...AND Moose has to keep it together. Unless Pudge can whip Hughes and Kennedy into shape asap, I don't see this move having much impact. I'd love to eat those words, trust me...but time will tell.

[DestroVega]

I think Molina is underrated though. You can't really talk about a consistent BA when the guy doesn't get consistent playing time. Lately, he's been getting more hits, and he definitely throws out his share of runners. Not saying I don't like Pudge. I guess I just don't see the point for a two month rental.

If the Yankees want to make a run THIS year, guys like Rasner and Ponson need to be replaced...AND Moose has to keep it together. Unless Pudge can whip Hughes and Kennedy into shape asap, I don't see this move having much impact. I'd love to eat those words, trust me...but time will tell.

Molina has been playing basically all year... he isn't a good offensive player.

They do need another starter... the Mariners might call tomorrow and hand us Washburn.

[Wpark83]

Jesus, great game ICT...seemed like it took forever. But a lot less alg then my first game, I appreciate that. You probably would have scored a few more times, a few baserunning gaffes killed ya. And that strike out, throw out ended that threat you had too.

Can't beleive you hit back to back off me though...I fucked up that pitched to Longoria, knew it was gone right when I let go of it.

But thanks Mr. Adam Dunn, taking that first pitch fastball over the right field fence for the walk off!

[ivanctorres]

Jesus, great game ICT...seemed like it took forever. But a lot less alg then my first game, I appreciate that. You probably would have scored a few more times, a few baserunning gaffes killed ya. And that strike out, throw out ended that threat you had too.

Can't beleive you hit back to back off me though...I fucked up that pitched to Longoria, knew it was gone right when I let go of it.

But thanks Mr. Adam Dunn, taking that first pitch fastball over the right field fence for the walk off!

GG Wpark! Even though I lost I had a blast. I was at the end of my couch the whole time. I was suprised I hit back to back homeruns on back to back pitches but I guessed right on that pitch to Longoria and that did it.

Also I did run myself out of a few innings but I am ok with that I am just trying to get a hang of the bases and at least two of the times, I was being to aggresive...trying to steal third with crawford and then going for a triple with Longoria...that was a complete mistake and as a result of buting mashing. I think I also had 1st and 2nd and hit a flyball and my guys ran to third.

I got really lucky getting out of a 1st and third nobody out jam. I was happy that I forced you to take shields out of the game after I walked Baoke to load the bases with one out. Nice job guesses curves. I think you were looking curve most of the time after the first few innings with shields popping them over for strikes.

Also on Dunn's pitch it was definetly a mistake. I got too much of the plate and knew it right away. GG tho...anytime you want to play just let me know.

[V4oLDbOY]

Molina has been playing basically all year... he isn't a good offensive player.

They do need another starter... the Mariners might call tomorrow and hand us Washburn.

I wouldn;t take that salary even if they gave him to me. Why not trade for someone oyu can actually sign long term.

I'm hoping the cubs do that with harden, like they have done with most of their trades.

[melokeith]

Played a great game against melokeith which ended in 2-1. I robbed a homerun which ended up saving my ass along with some errant base running on keith's part. Good game none the less and will probably be a good rematch when we meet again.


GG by Fuzi0n - I still screw up on the base paths too much. I took a gamble for a triple with Soriano, got there safe, and then for some dumb reason kept right on running around 3rd heading for home. The problem was that the 3rd baseman had already caught the ball. Got caught in an easy run-down. That hurt, as it would have been runner on 3rd w/no out, I believe. Oh well...

Even though I lost, it didn't bother me too much, since the game was so tense, close, and entertaining. The robbed homerun hurt, but it was so cool to watch happen. Nice playin' Fuzi0n!

Incidentally, just got back from my first Yankees game. (I'm a lifelong Yankee fan) Got to see the house that Ruth built before it's gone. Nice game, as got to see Joba pitch, Abreu hit 2 dingers, and Arod added another! Only regret is that they told us monument park was closed, then we saw people getting in. By the time we got back to it, it was game time and we were told to go find our seats.

[Fuzi0n]

GG by Fuzi0n - I still screw up on the base paths too much. I took a gamble for a triple with Soriano, got there safe, and then for some dumb reason kept right on running around 3rd heading for home. The problem was that the 3rd baseman had already caught the ball. Got caught in an easy run-down. That hurt, as it would have been runner on 3rd w/no out, I believe. Oh well...

Even though I lost, it didn't bother me too much, since the game was so tense, close, and entertaining. The robbed homerun hurt, but it was so cool to watch happen. Nice playin' Fuzi0n!

Incidentally, just got back from my first Yankees game. (I'm a lifelong Yankee fan) Got to see the house that Ruth built before it's gone. Nice game, as got to see Joba pitch, Abreu hit 2 dingers, and Arod added another! Only regret is that they told us monument park was closed, then we saw people getting in. By the time we got back to it, it was game time and we were told to go find our seats.

Wow that sounded like fun, I would love to go see Yankee stadium before they tear it down even though I despise the Yanks. I was lucky enough to travel to old Tiger stadium the year they tore it down and watch a pitcher that I used to go see when he pitched at Fresno State (Jeff Weaver).

Also losing Pudge is going to sting a little, at least I have Brandon Inge to fill the gaps. Hopefully when he starts go get regular playtime he'll up his average and become a good asset to the team. But losing a player like Pudge is definitely a loss.

[n8rockerasu]

*Sent this as a PM to neccessary parties, but thought I'd post here as well*

Hey guys, I meant to get this sent out sooner, but my internet was down last night. You now have less than 24 hours to get your week 2 game played. There are 3 games that have yet to be played, and I really hope you guys get these in because that's half our league. Just hoping you remember why you signed up. Thanks.

Nate

[PapiChullo]

I wouldn;t take that salary even if they gave him to me. Why not trade for someone oyu can actually sign long term.

I'm hoping the cubs do that with harden, like they have done with most of their trades.

What time are you going to be available tonight?

[Ultimate Matt X]

Supreme, I haven't back after sending you a PM, but I should be around tomorrow morning/afternoon if you want to get our game in before the deadline. I doubt I'll be around tonight, but I could be back pretty late. If you're around now though I'll be here for a few hours.

[n8rockerasu]

Supreme, I haven't back after sending you a PM, but I should be around tomorrow morning/afternoon if you want to get our game in before the deadline. I doubt I'll be around tonight, but I could be back pretty late. If you're around now though I'll be here for a few hours.

Less than 24 hours guys. I looked it up to be exact, and the deadline is as follows:

the current round expires on Aug 02, 2008 09:21 AM.

[talonthrawn]

Great game between Humanoid and I.. 13 innings 3-2... we both really need Manny and Teixiera in our lineups lol.
I had to pitch K-Rod 3 innings! We both started the game with 4 no hit innings. Won the game in the top of the 13th with a Torii Hunter squeaker in LF. Great game man.

[ivanctorres]

FYI for my next round opponent I need to get in the game in during this weekend because I have a busy week coming up. I am going to a concert Tuesday nite and will be out away from the ps3 from Thursday nite thru Monday nite and be back on Tuesday.

[n8rockerasu]

FYI for my next round opponent I need to get in the game in during this weekend because I have a busy week coming up. I am going to a concert Tuesday nite and will be out away from the ps3 from Thursday nite thru Monday nite and be back on Tuesday.

Well, your opponent for week 3 is DestroVega, so I would advise you to contact him about getting the game in. He's around a lot though, so you shouldn't have a hard time getting a hold of him. The next round of games will be activated tomorrow...probably around 12 pm EST.

[V4oLDbOY]

is there still time to play our game? I'm supposed to be palying PapiChullo, but man I have been do fking busy this week at work. I dont get home until 11pm PT and I think he is ET so that is a problem. But tomorrow I can play if it will still count.

[n8rockerasu]

is there still time to play our game? I'm supposed to be palying PapiChullo, but man I have been do fking busy this week at work. I dont get home until 11pm PT and I think he is ET so that is a problem. But tomorrow I can play if it will still count.

As stated four posts above yours

the current round expires on Aug 02, 2008 09:21 AM.

I totally understand having to work, but you guys knew all week you needed to get this game in. I think that's why you have to check your PM box and this thread at least once a day...just so you can keep tabs with people trying to get in touch with you.

I don't know if it would be easier (or if people would be comfortable) posting their email addresses here...but I can't think of a better way for us to communicate to make sure these games get played.

V4oLDbOY and PapiChullo, I know you've both posted in this thread a couple times within the past week, but your communication with each other seems to be lacking. That's what I'm trying to figure out. Suggestions are welcome.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Supreme, good game again. At least on your part anyway, heh. I was pretty wretched, but unless I'm missing something I thought fielders automatically grabbed the ball when it rolled towards them. Who knows maybe with the lag it was nowhere near me. Though in general we had a decent connection compared to some games I've played.

[DestroVega]

FYI for my next round opponent I need to get in the game in during this weekend because I have a busy week coming up. I am going to a concert Tuesday nite and will be out away from the ps3 from Thursday nite thru Monday nite and be back on Tuesday.

I can play today or tomorrow anytime EXCEPT 4-7 EST...

I might run out this morning to try and buy a suit...

Supreme, we also have to play our playoff game in the other league... I'm free for that the same times...

what concert you going to bro?

[n8rockerasu]

I doubt either of you will see this, but V4oLDbOY and PapiChullo, there's still about 20 minutes left to get your game in. Apparently, The Show functions on PST, because it's now 12 pm EST, and I can't activate the next week yet. I've got to go out for a couple hours, but I'll get the next round activated when I get back.

[ivanctorres]

I can play today or tomorrow anytime EXCEPT 4-7 EST...

I might run out this morning to try and buy a suit...

Supreme, we also have to play our playoff game in the other league... I'm free for that the same times...

what concert you going to bro?

I'm going to the Kanye West/Glow in the Dark Tour concert at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. I am really looking forward to it...Lupe Fiasco and NERD are also going to be performing. I will be pretty much available all day today tomorrow. I may go out to run some errands but nothing major. Like I have told my other opponents feel free to send me an e-mail @ ivanctorres@gmail.com. I have a blackberry which is pretty much attached to the hip so I will reply just ask N8 and WPark my first two opponents.

[DestroVega]

I'm going to the Kanye West/Glow in the Dark Tour concert at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. I am really looking forward to it...Lupe Fiasco and NERD are also going to be performing. I will be pretty much available all day today tomorrow. I may go out to run some errands but nothing major. Like I have told my other opponents feel free to send me an e-mail @ ivanctorres@gmail.com. I have a blackberry which is pretty much attached to the hip so I will reply just ask N8 and WPark my first two opponents.

I saw the Kanye tour in Hartford... best hip-hop show I have ever seen, he does the whole thing himself with no bullshit hype-man or anything and does the full songs... it's unreal

I am thinking of going again Thursday night at Foxwoods, because Gnarls Barkley is opening instead...

N*E*R*D was great... but you can tell Pharrel has a lot of help vocally by computers on his albums, he doesn't do any of the singing parts in "Rock Star"

Lupe was dope, but I only saw his last two songs...

I saw the Beastie Boys at MSG and the audio was awful... hopefully it's better for your show. You will have a blast.

Looking forward to our game tomorrow, later.

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys. Week 3 is now active! We only had one unplayed game this past week...between V4oLDbOY and PapiChullo. I flipped a coin to decide the winner, and PapiChullo got the nod.

HOWEVER, I would like to point out that PapiChullo, this is the second week in a row that you've been unable to get your game played. I'm not going to assign blame here, but I want to ask you to try to take a more active role in this league. During the week, we even discuss the goings on in baseball in here, and that's a great way to keep in touch with other players. The bottom line is...if you're not here to play, why are you here?

Moving on! Pitching rotations. With all the trades and injuries over the past couple weeks, some rotations are a bit of a mess. I want to make sure everybody is using the proper person in their rotation, and I've made adjustments to the "current rotations" in the OP to reflect the changes that have been made in The Show. Some teams are unaffected, but others need to let me know what they want to do. Here we go:

PapiChullo - Joe Blanton has been added to the top end of your rotation. The Show lists him as your #2 starter, BUT if you had played your first two games, you would have used Hamels and Moyer already, so I'm giving you the option of using Blanton or Moyer in your next game. If you choose Moyer, you can't use Blanton until week 7 though. I assumed you'd want to use Blanton as soon as possible, so I just put him on the schedule. Whoever starts your next game is your #3, and the other your #2. LET ME KNOW.
* (also, Brett Myers is your new #5 and Adam Eaton is the long reliever. If you want to change that at all, let me know)

Wpark83 - As you know, Harang is now on the DL. I'm assuming you got to use him in your first game though. The Reds just added an extra guy to the end of their rotation, BUT you shouldn't need him. If you proceed through the rest of your rotation (Arroyo, Cueto, Fogg) for the next 3 games, Harang should be ready by the time you need him again.

cdrw123 - Ok, the Dodgers switched up the back end of their rotation, replacing Park and Stults with Clayton Kershaw and Jason Johnson. Park is now the long reliever. It's up to you whether you want to leave him in your rotation, or just go with what The Show has. Your call. LET ME KNOW.

Ultimate Matt X - Cleveland replaced Mastny with Matt Ginter as your #5. This will probably change again come Monday if Carmona is back with the update. IF you wait till Monday to play your game (against me coincidentally), and you want to use Carmona, he'll be penciled in as your #3 for the rest of the regular season. It's your call. LET ME KNOW.

Fuzi0n - Just a Miner thing for you (ba dum ching!), Bonine has been replaced with Zach Miner as your #5. Not an issue right now, but if there's anything else you want to do with that, LET ME KNOW.

Whew, I think that's it with the rotations...for now. I just wanted to make sure we're sticking to them as closely as we can. Basically, nobody should pitch more than once every 5 games. That's the main thing. All right, now on with your week 3 schedule!!!

Week 3 Schedule (the current round expires on Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 10:35 AM PST.)

Cleveland Indians (TheUMX) at Arizona Diamondbacks (n8rocker82)
Pitching Matchup: Aaron Laffey vs. Randy Johnson

Philadelphia Phillies (PapiChullo) at Boston Red Sox (CaptainBackslap)
Pitching Matchup: Joe Blanton vs. Jon Lester

Los Angeles Dodgers (humanoidtyph0on) at Chicago Cubs (cusemanKeith)
Pitching Matchup: Hiroki Kuroda vs. Ryan Dempster

Cincinatti Reds (Wpark83) at Detroit Tigers (FuzionMC)
Pitching Matchup: Bronson Arroyo vs. Nate Robertson

New York Mets (MrOldboy) at Los Angeles Angels (talon7)
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez vs. Jon Garland

New York Yankees (DestroVega) at Tampa Bay Rays (ICT_EsqGamer)
Pitching Matchup: Joba Chamberlain vs. Matt Garza

Best of luck to everybody! Let's get EVERY game this week played guys!
Thanks!

Nate

[ivanctorres]

Kudos to the commish for running the league so efficiently!

On another note...did anyone see Manny wearing 99 for the dodgers...I guess its just Manny being Manny at this point.

I wish the Rays would have gotten Bay which was rumored late in the afternoon on Thursday before the 3 way was confirmed.

On another side note, I think I finally got the hang of running the bases...I hope not to run myself out of any innings anymore.

Also, played an exhibition game with the Giants starting Lincecum and he has a filthy curveball! Does anyone know if the game updates the players attributes throughout the season? Are Volquez and Lincecum better now then their ratings at the beginning of the season? Have Longoria's ratings been upped as a result of his breakout ROY campaign and all-star appearance?

[ivanctorres]

I saw the Kanye tour in Hartford... best hip-hop show I have ever seen, he does the whole thing himself with no bullshit hype-man or anything and does the full songs... it's unreal

I am thinking of going again Thursday night at Foxwoods, because Gnarls Barkley is opening instead...

N*E*R*D was great... but you can tell Pharrel has a lot of help vocally by computers on his albums, he doesn't do any of the singing parts in "Rock Star"

Lupe was dope, but I only saw his last two songs...

I saw the Beastie Boys at MSG and the audio was awful... hopefully it's better for your show. You will have a blast.

Looking forward to our game tomorrow, later.


Really looking forward to the concert...it should be awesome and Kanye is my favorite artists and NERD and LUPE arent too far behind. The latest NERD album is awesome btw and The Cool by Lupe is great.

[talonthrawn]

I think attributes are changed slightly throughout the year, at least I'd assume so because Longoria has gotten me a HR in about every game I've played in with the Rays but I'm not 100 % sure. Anyways, OldBoy, whenever you wanna play let me know I'm available most nights around 8ish EST just let me know in advance. I can also play tonight but I won't be avail tomorrow, let me know. (Preferably after the roster update so I have Teixiera :P)

[n8rockerasu]

Kudos to the commish for running the league so efficiently!

On another note...did anyone see Manny wearing 99 for the dodgers...I guess its just Manny being Manny at this point.

Thanks man, just trying to make things run smoothly. And yeah, I saw Manny wearing 99. Word is, he couldn't get 24 because it's retired. He wanted 34, but that was last worn by Fernando Valenzuela. It's not technically retired, but it might as well be because they won't let anyone wear it. Manny wasn't even sure why he got 99. Boras negotiated it. Maybe his way of saying Manny is "The Great One"?

[DestroVega]

Thanks man, just trying to make things run smoothly. And yeah, I saw Manny wearing 99. Word is, he couldn't get 24 because it's retired. He wanted 34, but that was last worn by Fernando Valenzuela. It's not technically retired, but it might as well be because they won't let anyone wear it. Manny wasn't even sure why he got 99. Boras negotiated it. Maybe his way of saying Manny is "The Great One"?

Manny didn't even want 24 because he wants to "forget the Red Sox totally"...

I just heard a report he is changing his number tonight already from 99 to 30

[DestroVega]

Really looking forward to the concert...it should be awesome and Kanye is my favorite artists and NERD and LUPE arent too far behind. The latest NERD album is awesome btw and The Cool by Lupe is great.

The new NERD isn't as good as the amazing first album, but it's WAY better than the second one...

I wasn't into the Cool as much.... I think Food & Liquor is a lot better...

I know the Cool is supposed to be this big concept album... but I don't follow the concept.

[n8rockerasu]

Manny didn't even want 24 because he wants to "forget the Red Sox totally"...

I just heard a report he is changing his number tonight already from 99 to 30

So basically, once again, Boras is just an idiot. Does this guy ever know what's going on?

[DestroVega]

So basically, once again, Boras is just an idiot. Does this guy ever know what's going on?

Boras, quite frankly, is an asshole.

[Wpark83]

I love how a Boston radio station interviewed Curt Schilling about Boras and how much he had to do with the trade.

Schilling. Go home.

[cdrw123]

Great game between Humanoid and I.. 13 innings 3-2... we both really need Manny and Teixiera in our lineups lol.
I had to pitch K-Rod 3 innings! We both started the game with 4 no hit innings. Won the game in the top of the 13th with a Torii Hunter squeaker in LF. Great game man.

Good game but im not gunna lie i was really sic when i was playin you and it kept gettin worse as the game drag on. As soon as the game ended i literally ran to the bathroom and threw up. Im never eating taco bell again as long as i live.

cdrw123 - Ok, the Dodgers switched up the back end of their rotation, replacing Park and Stults with Clayton Kershaw and Jason Johnson. Park is now the long reliever. It's up to you whether you want to leave him in your rotation, or just go with what The Show has. Your call. LET ME KNOW.

I'll just keep my lineup watever the default is

[Ultimate Matt X]

Okay I'll let you know about the Carmona thing. Also, I shouldn't have problems with this week, but I may not be able to play my Week 4 game due to going out of town for a week. Though I'm going to try to be back and get it done at the last minute.

[ivanctorres]

Just got spanked by Destro. Gave up a grandslam to Jeter making it 6-0 then I threatened in the next two innings but due to baserunning mistakes I didn't score a single run. I think I should have had at least 3 runs but didn't get one...after that I was dejected and let Garza pitch without energy.

I think I understand why I made the baserunning faux pas...I was using the let stick to select the runner and then pressing the corresponding button for the base...what I should have been doing is pressing them together...I guess even if the runner is selected you still need to press the L stick and the base...its not enough that the circle around the runner is glowing...I won't make that mistake again.

[n8rockerasu]

All right, Ultimate Matt X, I just checked the roster update, and Carmona is back. So, you can use him in your game against me, and have him as your #3 the rest of the season. Or, you can just finish out your rotation (Sowers, Ginter), and use Carmona as your #1 in 3 weeks. It's up to you.

Just let me know so I can try to settle these rotations in so people can know who they're facing. Also, when do you want to play? I'm usually free any time after 6pm EST on weeknights. Just let me know.

[n8rockerasu]

Also, just so everyone is aware, I'm going to start posting the exact deadline to get games played by when I post the schedules from now on. Hopefully this will give people a better idea of how long they have to get their games in. This week's deadline is: Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 10:35 AM PST.

[melokeith]

typh0on, let me know when you'd like to play. I'm EST.

Keith
cusemanKeith

[Supreme]

The story behind Manny is that he wanted 3 numbers that were taken (he wanted to stick with #24), then said he didn't care so the Dodgers gave him 99. He changed his mind, but it was too late. But I guess he might change it according to Destro. Next up is the haircut, which Torre wants done before next Monday.


PapiChullo, let me know when you wanna play.

[n8rockerasu]

Good game Ultimate Matt X. It was a little laggy for my liking, but we got through it. The lag did cause me to leave that pitch to Shoppach right over the plate though. First runs I've given up this season. That had me cursing. But I'm glad I scored a few more runs after the double steal. Winning on a double steal would have felt cheap. Anyway, good game. Good luck to you the rest of the season, and I'm glad you've got Carmona back.

[Ultimate Matt X]

Yeah I kinda did the same thing with the home run I gave up to you. I thought the lag was good except it killed me on throwing to bases. Had a couple of easy outs that I lost because I hit the button and it didn't register it. That double steal was kinda like that. I knew you were gonna do it and thought I'd get it back to home on time, but I hit the button and their was a little bit of a delay. It was a good game though, I just gotta get my basics down better.

[n8rockerasu]

Yeah I kinda did the same thing with the home run I gave up to you. I thought the lag was good except it killed me on throwing to bases. Had a couple of easy outs that I lost because I hit the button and it didn't register it. That double steal was kinda like that. I knew you were gonna do it and thought I'd get it back to home on time, but I hit the button and their was a little bit of a delay. It was a good game though, I just gotta get my basics down better.

Well you had a big error by Marte (I think) too. That allowed Drew to reach 2nd, and then he scored on a single up the middle. I was fortunate to get as many hits as I did off of Carmona though. And luckily Johnson held up long enough for me. I wasn't about to trot him out there for the 8th though...even with my shaky pen. You played well though.

[Wpark83]

Fuzion, get at me when you can play. I sent you a message in both the PSN and MLB boxes.

[n8rockerasu]

Fuzion, get at me when you can play. I sent you a message in both the PSN and MLB boxes.

Fuzion actually sent me a pm today saying that his internet is out and he's having to switch service providers. He doesn't think he'll be reconnected in time for this week's game. So, Wpark, I guess you're basically off this week. Fuzion isn't dropping out though...just having internet troubles...and we all know how that is.

[Wpark83]

So is that a win for me or are you doing a coin flip?

[n8rockerasu]

So is that a win for me or are you doing a coin flip?

Let's wait and see exactly how it plays out before I make any decisions. Not saying no. Just don't want to promise anything. Who knows, maybe Fuzion will get his internet back and it won't be an issue. I'm trying to be as PC as possible here, haha ;)

[melokeith]

humanoidtyph0on and I had a pretty decent game last night. Unfortunately, the game got dropped in the 9th inning with him leading 2 - 1. He actually outplayed me throughout, so I can definitely deal with taking the loss, but I still would have liked my final ups.

Anyway, good job humanoidtyph0on, great hitting (a couple double plays by me kept it from being ugly) and nice job pitching. Good luck the rest of the way, and we'll get in a friendly game sometime soon.

Keith

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys, this is your 24 hour warning for week 3. As previously stated, the deadline for getting your games played this week is: Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 10:35 AM PST. I hope you guys get these games in. If we have unplayed games this week, I'll be looking into new ways of handling things. Good luck to all.

Nate

[ivanctorres]

FYI-I won't be back in NYC with my Ps3 until Tuesday nite. I'd like to try to play my game possibly on Tuesday or Wednesday.

[Wpark83]

I'm ready for week 4 man, wanna give it to my bro-ski Cincy Style.

I'm hoping there is no coin flip for my game with Fuzion?...I mean, seeing as how he never got internet back I hardly see that as my fault, no offense.

[Supreme]

Me and PapiChullo had such a weird game. Our connection seemed fine, but after he hit a foul ball off the small LF wall at Fenway, the game just stalled. He tried to back out so that maybe we could play again, but we couldn't.

[n8rockerasu]

I'm ready for week 4 man, wanna give it to my bro-ski Cincy Style.

I'm hoping there is no coin flip for my game with Fuzion?...I mean, seeing as how he never got internet back I hardly see that as my fault, no offense.

Wpark, you will get the win for your game against Fuzion.

Me and PapiChullo had such a weird game. Our connection seemed fine, but after he hit a foul ball off the small LF wall at Fenway, the game just stalled. He tried to back out so that maybe we could play again, but we couldn't.

That's really weird. I don't know if it's individual people's connections or just the Sportsconnect servers. My game against Ultimate Matt X had some decent lag...which was the first I've experienced in weeks. I can't really reccommend anything other than make sure your connections are doing NOTHING else when you try to play a game. I even disconnect all the PC's in my apartment to make sure nothing can bog it down. Of course the joke answer to this is STOP DOWNLOADING SO MUCH PORN EVERYBODY!!! haha

*Edit: Also, Supreme, who did PapiChullo start on the mound in your game? He never responded to me to let me know about the Blanton situation.

[n8rockerasu]

All right, I've got an idea. For this next week, I'm strongly considering not activating it until Monday (after the roster update). To me this makes sense since most people would want to wait until their rosters are set to play their game anyway. This way, it won't waste 2 of the potential days to get your game played.

We had 2 unplayed games this past week (one of which I knew about in advance). If I just don't resolve them until sometime Monday morning/afternoon, that should give us a new 7 day window for our games. How does everybody feel about this?

[Supreme]

That's really weird. I don't know if it's individual people's connections or just the Sportsconnect servers. My game against Ultimate Matt X had some decent lag...which was the first I've experienced in weeks. I can't really reccommend anything other than make sure your connections are doing NOTHING else when you try to play a game. I even disconnect all the PC's in my apartment to make sure nothing can bog it down. Of course the joke answer to this is STOP DOWNLOADING SO MUCH PORN EVERYBODY!!! haha

*Edit: Also, Supreme, who did PapiChullo start on the mound in your game? He never responded to me to let me know about the Blanton situation.

By stalled I meant that everything was fine, but the game just didn't advance. The ball was foul, but the game treated it as if it were still live... just nobody was able to do anything. I figured it wouldn't be officially dead until someone touched it, but I couldn't control Bay. And he started Blanton. He took a while to pick so I assumed he maybe checked the thread out before picking.

[n8rockerasu]

By stalled I meant that everything was fine, but the game just didn't advance. The ball was foul, but the game treated it as if it were still live... just nobody was able to do anything. I figured it wouldn't be officially dead until someone touched it, but I couldn't control Bay. And he started Blanton. He took a while to pick so I assumed he maybe checked the thread out before picking.

So it was pretty much just a glitch then? Well, I guess you gotta just chalk that up to freak occurrence. Sometimes, to try to speed up foul balls, if I can't control my fielder, I'll try jumping, and then it will let me move him. Sometimes, I even have to press L2 to select him first. This is probably common knowledge, but I just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone unaware.

[n8rockerasu]

All right guys. Since the new roster update is out, I went to resolve the unplayed games and activate our next week. For some strange reason that I still don't understand, the league was telling me there was only ONE unplayed game (between Fuzion and Wpark). However, talonthrawn and V4oLDbOY have no score or record for their game either. After I gave Wpark the win for his game, it told me "no more unresolved games". Somehow, talon and oldboy's game just got lost in limbo I guess.

I'm hoping that the next week is actually active because when I check online to see when the exact deadline is (by clicking "unresolved games"), it doesn't show me a "current round in progress" message. I'm hoping the website just takes a little while to update and that we're not stuck in a perpetual week 3 somehow. The only way to know is to try to play your week 4 game. Anyway, there are a couple pitching rotation questions that need to be addressed.

DestroVega - Sadly, as we all know, Joba is hurt. The Show just added Giese at the end of the rotation. Lucky for you, you just threw Joba in your last game, and he should be back by the time you need him again. So, you shouldn't have to use Giese...unless you'd rather pitch him over Rasner or Ponson. Your call, but let me know if you do.

Ultimate Matt X - In your ever revolving #5 slot, Matt Ginter is now out. Anthony Reyes is in. This doesn't affect you this week (and who knows...it could be different by next week), but I'm just making note of it.

cdrw123 - Good news for you man. Brad Penny is off the DL. You're in a similar situation to PapiChullo last week. You can use Penny as your starter this week, but if you do, he's your #4 the rest of the season. Let me know.

All right, those are the changes for this week...and here is your week 4 schedule!

Week 4 Schedule (the current round expires on Monday, Aug 18, 2008 10:22 AM PST.)

Los Angeles Angels (talon7) at Boston Red Sox (CaptainBackslap)
Pitching Matchup: Joe Saunders vs. Tim Wakefield

New York Yankees (DestroVega) at Cincinatti Reds (Wpark83)
Pitching Matchup: Darrell Rasner vs. Johnny Cueto

Tampa Bay Rays (ICT_EsqGamer) at Cleveland Indians (TheUMX)
Pitching Matchup: Andy Sonnanstine vs. Jeremy Sowers

Detroit Tigers (FuzionMC) at Los Angeles Dodgers (humanoidtyph0on)
Pitching Matchup: Armando Galarraga vs. Brad Penny

Arizona Diamondbacks (n8rocker82) at Philadelphia Phillies (PapiChullo)
Pitching Matchup: Doug Davis vs. Kyle Kendrick

* off this week: cusemanKeith

[ivanctorres]

UMX-I wanna try to play our game later int he week if possible. I just got back from vacation and wanna get in a few games to get back into the game before I play you.

[DestroVega]

the week is not active... me and wpark83 tried to play last night

[n8rockerasu]

the week is not active... me and wpark83 tried to play last night

Yeah, I figured that out. I've sent messages to every support name I know of on The Show (moderator, monitor1, monitor2, etc.), but haven't heard anything back yet. When I go to "unresolved games" in the commissioner menu, it tells me there aren't any for this round. I don't know what the hell kind of glitch this is, b