by ADRIANGABRIEL » Tue May 16, 2006 3:32 pm
I have had 82 completed teams:
First 41 3349-3293 (.504) 11 Playoffs 1 Championship
Last 41 3618-3024 (.545) 26 Playoffs 11 Champsionships
What's the difference? Pitching. When I [i:75b55e8448]did[/i:75b55e8448] make the playoffs before, I always seemed to have a Dean type going up against a Camnitz type. I always lost. Now, almost every team I build is in a pitcher's park with 2 big time pitchers and an assortment of value guys on offense and in the pen. It works.
As for trading, I typically don't do it. There's usually a better fit for the money on the FA wire. I try to respond to every trade offer though, especially if it's a situation where you know someone had to put some thought into making the salaries work out.