tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.comments2023-05-28T20:15:59.279-05:00Benchwarmer Baseballswanjonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13892217015248243980noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-68663393052844116302023-05-28T20:15:59.279-05:002023-05-28T20:15:59.279-05:00i agree with Roland's comment that some teams ...i agree with Roland's comment that some teams are truly bad and shouldn't be penalized because of the tankers. i have also noticed that all but the most competitive leagues have a couple three teams like that each year who finish at or near the bottom even if there are one or two tankers in the league.<br /><br />the thing about tankers is that there are essentially two kinds. the early tanker tanks the entire season or most of it because the owner felt in advance of the season they couldn't be competitive (which i think is the kind we mostly see in real life). some of those owners are accurate in their assessment, some aren't, but just like in real life, the choice not to compete hard and use extra resources in one season in a legacy format seems valid to me. the early tankers are much more likely to finish dead last or close to it. <br /><br />the other kind of tanker is the late season tanker. someone who tried their darndest up until some point late in the season, maybe after 90 games, they're 16 games back and several of their best players are hurt, etc. or maybe they wait until 120 games and things look insurmountable. these teams then cut or trade expensive players to get ready for the following season. those teams are unlikely to finish dead last or even in the bottom three of their league, because up until the point they started tanking, they were actually pretty competitive.<br /><br />i like the idea of incentivizing owners to compete as hard as they can for the entirety of the season, while still helping downtrodden teams rebuild. so my suggestion would be that the 16th overall record still picks 1st and 15th overall record picks 2nd. but then 3rd-8th picks would go to teams finishing 9th,10th,11th,12th,13th,14th by record. the teams in the top 8 don't generally need much or any help, so i would treat picking early as a reward. so 9th-12th picks would go to teams finishing 5th,6th,7th,8th by record (not Gore Cup). and 13th-15th picks would go to 2nd,3rd,4th by record (not playoff results). 16th pick would still go the to the League Champion.<br /><br />i especially don't like using Gore Cup/Bottom Feeder results because that doesn't incentivize regular season performance. and those tournaments already have built in rewards.<br /><br />john h (San Diego Surfriders in Hall)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938031087866450716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-7986212119769925672023-05-28T19:36:45.527-05:002023-05-28T19:36:45.527-05:00i thought it was set to sign my name, but john h. ...i thought it was set to sign my name, but john h. (San Diego Surfriders in Hall) penned the above.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938031087866450716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-43615520916982481862023-05-28T19:34:17.597-05:002023-05-28T19:34:17.597-05:00when i first started bwb i was more in favor of wi...when i first started bwb i was more in favor of wildcards because it seemed inequitable to win a ton of games and miss out on the playoffs to division winners who have fewer wins (and in some instances far fewer wins). but now that i've played it more and experienced the legacy factor of being in the same legaue year after year with most of the same owners, i like the fact that winning your division is the ultimate goal, even if you are in a tough division. it makes it more of an achievement and plays into the history of the league over time. and there are enough leagues around that you can maybe win your division (more often) in a league where your division isn't quite as tough, and still experience the playoffs. plus there are playoff games even for people not in the championship series to provide a postseason experience no matter what. i don't think it would 'ruin' the game to add a wildcard if the overwhelming number of owners thought it improved the fun factor, but from this small sample size, it doesn't seem like people are clamoring for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938031087866450716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-70088366811744671802023-04-12T02:10:47.469-05:002023-04-12T02:10:47.469-05:00I’m fine with the way it is or with option 1I’m fine with the way it is or with option 1Sherman Wannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-53881360346531542892023-04-12T02:07:35.367-05:002023-04-12T02:07:35.367-05:00I’m ok with the way things are but could also see ...I’m ok with the way things are but could also see something like giving the top pick to the best of the four cellar dwellers. Teams could still tank but they won’t be overly rewarded for being totally non-competitive Sherman Wannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-5871871050958465612023-04-02T15:48:55.618-05:002023-04-02T15:48:55.618-05:00I am FOR wild card teams. There are many teams wi...I am FOR wild card teams. There are many teams with 90+ wins that miss out on the playoffs every year. All real-life leagues have wild cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-72766697841189175252023-03-30T10:23:42.413-05:002023-03-30T10:23:42.413-05:00Not all last place teams got there by tanking. The...Not all last place teams got there by tanking. The really bad teams are not going to win the Bottom Feeder tournament so you would be penalizing the bad teams in most leagues to punish a few tankers.Roland Dupontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-47590189732686162822023-03-29T14:10:09.517-05:002023-03-29T14:10:09.517-05:00I think the playoffs system should not change beca...I think the playoffs system should not change because of a draft position. If you think it would keep people from tanking, the team with the worst record doesn't get the pick, the winner of the "also rans" playoffs get number 1. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298709776425446001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-19836236695911842612023-03-27T22:48:38.827-05:002023-03-27T22:48:38.827-05:00Maybe its the old school person in me, but I like ...Maybe its the old school person in me, but I like that it takes a division win to be able to play for the World Series Championship.<br /><br />However, I do recognize that I am sometimes that team that has a chokehold on the division, so while I prefer status quo, it wouldn't super upset me if there was a single wildcard in each conference that started in a 0-1 hole to the worst division winner. Still rather keep the current format though.Jason Kiernannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-34021364303325697152023-03-27T19:02:35.698-05:002023-03-27T19:02:35.698-05:00I like the idea of using the Bottom Feeder playoff...I like the idea of using the Bottom Feeder playoffs to determine the order for the Redistribution Draft, with the winner having the first pick, the runner up having the second pick, etc. Picks 9-16 could remain as they currently are set in reverse order of standings. I'm in three other leagues that have similar provisions and everyone seems to like it. It encourages teams to stay competitive through the end and places added importance on the playoffs for the teams that are out of the running for the championship. It's not perfect, but it beats giving the first pick to someone who put Mike Trout on their taxi squad the last 8 weeks so they could have the worst record. Rob Eliasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-46184588420547749212023-03-27T09:49:00.905-05:002023-03-27T09:49:00.905-05:00The first picks in the offseason draft have not re...The first picks in the offseason draft have not really been worth that much in most years - only Ohtani has been a real difference maker in recent years. Most really good prospects show up during the regular season rather than the offseason.<br /><br />Probably the only fair change would be a lottery and that seems to be too complicated based on the limited benefit.Roland Dupontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-38376844033612819622023-03-27T09:12:52.761-05:002023-03-27T09:12:52.761-05:00We already have a system of playoffs for all teams...We already have a system of playoffs for all teams. I don't see that adding wild cards to allow teams to play in a "higher" playoff adds anything.Roland Dupontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-56745226290015243302023-03-26T20:47:19.651-05:002023-03-26T20:47:19.651-05:00I'm for status quo, after all there are only 4...I'm for status quo, after all there are only 4 teams per division. If expanded playoffs are necessary, one wildcard is the more palatable option.<br /><br />Scott Owens<br />Game Night League<br />Socal Blue DogsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378019775054549715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-49413121458275115542019-12-16T23:05:47.394-06:002019-12-16T23:05:47.394-06:00For a Marlins league..4 owners..Waynes ,Henrys,Lur...For a Marlins league..4 owners..Waynes ,Henrys,Luries,Shermans divisions... Florida and Miami for the conferences..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450095546922314752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-35105256562357781442019-12-15T21:48:12.379-06:002019-12-15T21:48:12.379-06:00There are a lot of great ideas here - thanks! I&#...There are a lot of great ideas here - thanks! I'm going to use a lot of these or at least variations. They might not show up this year, but I'll come back to this.swanjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892217015248243980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-9225475129832326862019-12-13T02:32:56.724-06:002019-12-13T02:32:56.724-06:00I love the cardboard connection idea.
Also, some ...I love the cardboard connection idea.<br /><br />Also, some more poker themed ones (Full House, Quad Aces, etc)<br /><br />Family night one is also a great fun idea.jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731039920765269337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-7756306046194877122019-12-12T05:57:17.861-06:002019-12-12T05:57:17.861-06:00WWE
Hogan Conference
Flair
Savage
Austin Confere...<b>WWE</b><br /><br />Hogan Conference<br />Flair<br />Savage<br /><br />Austin Conference<br />Undertaker <br />Rock<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871181553087027301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-47077818776878202162019-12-11T09:08:45.012-06:002019-12-11T09:08:45.012-06:00Sherm and Flats with some great options ...
Mods ...Sherm and Flats with some great options ...<br /><br />Mods And Rockers<br /><br />Quadrophenia Conference<br />Who's Next<br />Who By Numbers<br /><br />Tommy Conference<br />Who Are You<br />Who Sell Out<br /><br />-------------<br /><br />Clash Of The Titans<br /><br />Medusa Conference<br />Pegasus<br />Athena<br /><br />Kraken Conference<br />Perseus<br />Bubo<br /><br />-------------<br /><br />Cardboard Connection<br /><br />Topps Conference<br />Fleer<br />Donruss<br /><br />Bowman Conference<br />Upper Deck<br />Score<br /><br />-------------<br /><br />General Mills<br /><br />Cheerios Conference<br />Cinnamon Toast Crunch<br />Kix<br /><br />Wheaties Conference<br />Trix<br />Lucky Charms<br /><br />Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-23636784723858996702019-12-10T10:38:57.728-06:002019-12-10T10:38:57.728-06:00PACIFIC COAST
GREEN LAKE Conference
The SAFE
...PACIFIC COAST<br /><br />GREEN LAKE Conference<br /> The SAFE<br /> The WHEEL<br /><br />PIKE PLACE Conference<br /> The NEEDLE<br /> The MOPOPRock the Flatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-40903824605167973102019-12-08T17:59:38.435-06:002019-12-08T17:59:38.435-06:00Few more ideas LOL
Caffeine Lovers
Coffee Confer...Few more ideas LOL<br /><br /><b>Caffeine Lovers</b><br /><br />Coffee Conference<br />Mocha<br />Pumpkin Spice<br /><br />Tea Conference <br />Earl Grey<br />Matcha<br /><br /><br /><b>Surf N Turf</b><br /><br />Crusteacean Conference <br />Lobster<br />Shrimp<br /><br />Steak Conference<br />Filet Mignon<br />Ribeye<br /><br /><br /><b>Family Night</b><br /><br />Monopoly Conference<br />Life<br />Clue<br /><br />Scrabble Conference <br />Battleship <br />Operation<br /><br /><br /><b>Fun and Games</b><br /><br />Hasbro Conference <br />G.I. Joe <br />My Little Pony<br /><br />Mattel Conference<br />Barbie<br />Hot WheelsShermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364553719557433410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-52816261325544752912019-12-08T15:36:14.170-06:002019-12-08T15:36:14.170-06:00A few ruminations.
Mile High
Helton Conference
...A few ruminations.<br /><br /><b>Mile High</b><br /><br />Helton Conference<br /> Galarraga<br /> Gonzalez<br /><br />Walker Conference<br /> Arenado<br /> Tulowitzi<br /><br /><br /><b>Final Frontier</b><br /><br />Kirk Conference<br /> Archer<br /> Burnham<br /><br />Picard Conference<br /> Sisko<br /> Janeway<br /><br /><br /><b>Hard Rock Cafe</b><br /><br />Queen Conference<br /> Def Leppard<br /> AC/DC<br /><br />Guns N’ Roses Conference<br /> Van Halen<br /> Metallica<br /><br /><br /><b>True North</b><br /><br />Alomar conference<br /> Carter<br /> Bautista<br /><br />Halladay conference<br /> Stieb<br /> Key <br /><br /><br /><b>Femme Fatales (or Film Noir)</b><br /><br />Double Indemnity Conference<br /> Out of the Past<br /> Kiss Me Deadly<br /><br />Maltese Falcon Conference<br /> The Big Sleep<br /> Sunset Boulevard<br /><br /><br /><b>Gaslamp Gang</b><br /><br />Gwynn Conference<br /> Winfield<br /> Santiago<br /><br />Hoffman Conference<br /> Benes<br /> PeavyShermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02364553719557433410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-57684384177176037212016-12-15T14:32:04.978-06:002016-12-15T14:32:04.978-06:00I agree with Roland, half the fun in this league f...I agree with Roland, half the fun in this league for me is taking a crappy team and making it relevant. Couple times i told Jon to give me the worst orphan team and Id make them relevant again.<br />Overall I love the format here, even going back to its similarities from robot baseball when I played it by mail.<br />As for changing carryover numbers and expanding, for the most part I dont see it needed. Change for changes sake, etc.<br />If anything, maybe some minor tweeks.<br />Maybe split the minor category in half- 6-8 at 101-250, 6-8 at 100 only.<br />Change keeps from 28 to 30 or expand rosters from 40 to 42 or 44.<br />A lot of time it will still come down to cash management.<br />A lot of time if your teams successful, you will use the full 28 people to carryover. I usually only use less if its a bad team/rebuilding or am drastically cutting salary and cant make trades.<br />As for IR, could expand to 2 or 3 with the ability to pull back 1 or 2 say after 50 games ?<br />Anyway, love the game over the years and I am happy that Ive found a community here I enjoy immensely.Jerry Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-26679536173057535962016-12-14T11:25:29.468-06:002016-12-14T11:25:29.468-06:00As a followup to my previous comment, one of the m...As a followup to my previous comment, one of the most satisfying things I have done as a fantasy baseball manager is to take a bad team that finishes in last place and turn it into a division winner. I understand that some newer players who are used to the rules used by ESPN or Yahoo or Scoresheet may not know how to do this - there the only real satisfaction comes from winning and the biggest factor in winning is doing well in the draft. BWB is the only current game that lets you expand your fantasy baseball experience so that playing the game well throughout the year is more important than just having a good draft (there used to be other games like this in pre-internet days but they didn't have enough resources to adapt to the internet). I feel very strongly that we must protect the things that make BWB unique rather than attempting to change BWB to be more like other games. Roland Dupontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-43981682517275403262016-12-13T18:11:04.705-06:002016-12-13T18:11:04.705-06:00The most recent comments have referred to the purp...The most recent comments have referred to the purpose of cutting the keeper limit as being to add talent to the free agent pool. I think that most people realize there will not be much extra talent being added. What this change really attempts to do is penalize strong teams that use the extra roster spaces to store players that can't help this season but will be contributors later. This would theoretically make it more difficult to build dynasties and open up the competition for other teams to win their division.<br /><br />One comment above suggested a keeper limit of 14 players - I have played in leagues elsewhere that use a 14-man limit and they actually end up having more dynasties than BWB does. The best players never leave the strongest teams because there is no incentive for those owners to give them up. <br /><br />I think many BWB owners have become addicted to this game because it does allow them to act like real-life general managers and it does provide enough flexibility to use more than one way to build a winning team. The Yankees had a 5-year dynasty about 20 years ago, but the normal dynamics of the game caught up with them and they have not been big winners for quite a while. The same thing happens in BWB - teams have to continually adjust to be winners and dynasties don't last forever. The fact of the matter is that some owners are better general managers than others and they tend to win more games regardless of what rules changes are made. I don't think this is a case of don't fix if it isn't broke - I think any drastic rules change such as cutting the keeper limit to 20 would significantly change the dynamics of the game and make it much less fun to play.Roland Dupontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2135671061921049312.post-83639786673099226052016-12-13T13:40:42.226-06:002016-12-13T13:40:42.226-06:00For the most part I think the ideas presented ther...For the most part I think the ideas presented there are good. I like the idea of a low minors BUT ten players is a bit much. I would be okay with 5 low minors guys. I don't like the the idea of cutting down to 20 keepers though. Overall, I could get behind something like this<br /><br />25 keepers (this would up the quality in the pool in the redis draft a bit and would encourage offseason trading)<br />10 "high" minor league spots (guys under 250 that HAVE MLB Experience before the season)<br />5 "low" minor league spots (guys under 250 without MLB Experience before the season)<br />4 taxi (this would really help with injuries)<br />2 IR (if you get really hit really hard with injuries)<br /><br /><br />I don't think there is would be a huge impact in going from 28 to 25 as the max but it would add some talent into the pool. Expanding the taxi squad would be a godsend to nearly everyone that has to deal with more than a couple injuries. I know I have had good teams just get knocked to also ran status, because had 4-5 injuries hit at the same time to the offense. And got the BWB negatives those really hurt.<br />John Strobanoreply@blogger.com