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Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:28 am
by Hack Wilson
https://365.strat-o-matic.com/team/sim/1594610

This way, Hal can't make his stupid mistakes.

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:37 am
by mykeedee
Agree in a park that gives up few hits, but it's a bit harder in a hitters park or a higher salary cap. In small ball it is simpler to navigate the new bullpen restrictions.

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:54 pm
by RiggoDrill
+ the team is playing in a DH league, so you don't have to worry about HAL pinch-hitting for one of your stud starters.

Nonetheless - you definitely have a point! 8-)

Please bump this thread. Very nice team - would like to see how they're doing towards end of season. I like your chances of winning 100+ games!

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:56 pm
by Hack Wilson
15-6, 2.07 ERA so far. Five shutouts in 21 games.

Only 1/3 of an inning recorded by the crappy bullpen. :D

Winning-wise, the key is whether my platoon-heavy lineup produces enough, relative to the league. Currently averaging 4.42 runs per game, compared to a league average of 4.64.

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:24 pm
by freeman
That's just very efficient. Get expensive S9s and dont waste a dime on relief. I think the pitching set-up is perfect for that park.

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:39 pm
by STEVE F
It works. I've done it about a dozen times :D

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:13 pm
by PETERLE
Been wanting to try this. How do you set up your pitching strategy? F8 and slow hook? Set your bullpen as mop up only and don’t use before 8th or 9th?

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:33 pm
by Hack Wilson
I set F0 and slow hook for the starters. Works all the time to severely hamper the bullpen innings. After 27 games so far, only 1/3 of an inning pitched by the relievers. And, I don't set any relief pitching roles, no need to, Hal will do what he does in that rare event.

Otherwise, strong defense up the middle -- catcher, 2B SS, CF. Not everywhere, though, don't need it. :D

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:07 pm
by teamsters805
Great job finding ANOTHER quirk in the game engine!!!! But Sutter pitching 300 innings no way
got to stop it !

Re: Why spend any money on a bullpen?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:36 pm
by nevdully's
I think it should be mandatory that your pen is used for at least 60 innings a year because we wouldn't want "unrealistic" results like the super RP stuff so many of you railed against :roll: