by gbrookes » Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:47 pm
I set out to build a team that tried to lead the league in GB DPs defensively. I didn't succeed - was behind the league leader by 1 GB DP. I'll try posting a link in the next posting. But my regular infield was Adrian Gonzalez, Iwamura, Rollins and Rolen. I also tried to pick a couple of pitchers who induce DPs-Sampson and Bennett for SPs, and Corcoran and Downs for RPs. If my memory is right, I had tried to get Nathan as the closer, but didn't get him. In the end, I got a nice result with Capps, who saved 58 games with 8 blown saves. My other SPs were Zambrano, Meche and Kazmir (a favourite of mine, but doesn't induce DPs). Zambrano is also a favourite of mine, since I tend to run into division rivals with lots of lefty hitters. Our ballpark was PNC. Other regular hitters included Pierzynski, Huff, Pierre, Victorino, and Hart. Atkins and Brown played here and there against lefty pitchers. Overall, I was very pleased. They went 90-72, finishing first, but unfortunately lost the semi's in 5. Despite the good record, they relied heavily on winning 1 run games somehow. Cheers! Geoff Brookes :)