Hi all!
I'm proud and happy to annonce that the second season of Gary Carter will start very soon. We lost some owners, but some fresh blood is coming. So, I'm glad to introduce the new owners for the upcoming season, mamidu(New York Yankees), peltier(Oakland Athletics), bignr37(San Juan Tiburones), gerald007(Houston Astros), kumbiakings(Florida Marlins) and dirtyhill03(New York Mets).
Now, I would like to say that the rules have not changed, and you still have to follow them. On that, I wish all of you a great season in Gary Carter.
Thanks!
Ben
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Amateur Draft Review (First Round)
#1 - Jesus Rodriguez (SP – San Diego Padres)
This guy has what it needs to be a #1 ML starting pitcher. His high control and split will surely help him in the future, as his two very good pitches, a fastball and a slider. His high durability may help him pitching more often. We may see him in the ML in about one or two seasons.
#2 - Diory Andino (SP – Chicago White Sox)
We can say that it’s a very good pick here, despite his average overall rating. This lefty pitcher is very good against lefties and righties, and also has a very nice control. His knuckleball is awesome. He has a great future ahead of him. I see him in the ML in about 3-4 years, depending on how he develops.
#3 - Buddy Conrad (LF – Philadelphia Phillies)
Buddy can easily hit but not run. He has a high contact and power, and is good against both left and right hitter. Nothing much to say that he will do what he learned to do, hitting the ball.
#4 - Bubba Everidge (RP – New York Yankees)
Bubba is an interesting closer or setup man. He has a good control and a great curveball. His real problem will be against the lefties. Hw will be in the ML one day for sure.
#5 - Ivan Roque (2B – Arizona Diamondbacks)
This guy was scouted has second baseman, but his defensive abilities may end him in the left field or at first base. His offensive abilities are very good, and will be on base most of the time while stealing some bases. Ivan will be in the 20-20 club for many seasons.
#6 - Manny Heilman (RP – Washington Nationals)
This left handed pitcher will be a good closer or setup man with his high control, and two great pitches. Manny is good against lefties, but may have some troubles against righties. Therefore, that will not stop him reaching the ML in about 1-2 seasons.
#7 - Delino Prieto (SS – Pittsburgh Pirates)
One of the best prospects of this first amateur draft, Delino is the shortstop that everyone would like to have. He is great while playing on the field, and can also help the team with his bat. It will take few seasons before seeing him in the ML, but he will find his way to the bigs.
#8 - Marino Tavarez (C – Houston Astros)
Marino is the first catcher to be draft, and it’s not a wasted pick. Usually catchers are good defensively or offensively, but this guy is very good in both. Excellent pick here for the Astros.
#9 - Ricardo Tapies (LF – Cleveland Indians)
This guy will be on base most of the time with his high contact and eye. His average power may give him some homeruns, but not much. Defensively, he will do the job in the left field, but may end at first base later in his career.
#10 - Lenny Waterson (2B – Cincinnati Reds)
This offensive second baseman has all it needs to be a very dangerous power hitter. His defensive ratings may give him some errors on the field unless he is moved to another position, like left field. Despite of that, you want this guy in your team to add some power to your lineup.
#11 - McKay Alexander (CF – Minnesota Twins)
This fast center fielder is what you need for your leadoff spot. This lefty hitter can also be very good against right-handed pitcher, which is a very good thing. His average health may keep him from playing entire seasons, but who knows. Using a high medical budget may help the team keeping him in the lineup.
#12 - Bruce Liddi (2B – Seattle Mariners)
Bruce is a very good hitter, which could be in the third spot of the lineup. This guy may hit his twenty homers every season, but his durability may keep him on the bench for few matches. He is young, but will reach the ML with a good training budget.
#13 - Chip Beckwith (RP – Oakland Athletics)
It’s hard to say if Chip will reach the ML with his very low control, but his split and pitches may save him some times. If he had a better control, I would have say that he was a great closer, but his future is uncertain. Let’s see where he is in 2-3 seasons.
#14 - Tony Kent (SP – St. Louis Cardinals)
Tony has the potential of a major league player. He can start games more often than others, and has a great control. The only missing thing is another great pitch. He will have to do with only a super fastball. Hitter will wait for the right pitch, and may hit some extra homers.
#15 - Justin Cooper (SS – Boston Redsox)
Justin is a very nice pick with his average offensive abilities. He will mostly help the team on the field. There is nothing more to say.
#16 - Vicente Franco (SS – Milwaukee Brewers)
I’m not sure if Vicente will reach the major league, but at least he can help the team with his defensive abilities. I see him as a replacement player that can play almost everywhere.
#17 - Jack Bailey (SP – Texas Rangers)
This is a very nice pick for the Rangers. Bailey will be a dominant pitching in the ML in few seasons. Since his stamina is not very high, he may not have much completed games, but he will have some quality starts. This left-handed pitcher his better against the lefties, but can do well against the righties.
#18 - Peter Lukasiewicz (SP – Cleveland Indians)
Having already drafted a left fielder, the Indians got a very interesting pitcher in Lukasiewicz. I have two concerns about him. First, his durability is a little bit low, and he will have to start every five games. There is no possibility to run four pitchers rotation with him. The second thing is that he may have some troubles against righties. Despite all this, Peter will be a good pitcher for the ML.
#19 - Lorenzo Mangual (SP – New York Mets)
This is another left-handed pitcher, but unlike many others, he is very good against both lefties and righties. This could help his low control. Mangual will reach the ML for sure, but we can’t say when exactly.
#20 - Vernon Sewell (SP – Baltimore Orioles)
Sewell is a great pick for the Orioles who are in need of some deep in their farm system. He has a high durability, a nice control and a great first pitch. He will have to take care of the righties that could hit him more often.
#21 - Pat Jefferson (2B – Houston Astros)
This is the second pick for the Astros who got a catcher sooner in the draft. Jefferson is a power hitter that can hit on both side of the plate. He can play at second base, but may end in the left field later. Already at 20 years old, he may reach the ML in 2-3 seasons if he develops normally.
#22 - Bryant Holder (SS – Florida Marlins)
Holder was drafted as a shortstop, but he is more a third baseman. His offensive abilities are nice, and he can play against lefties and righties easily. He is young and it could take few seasons for Holder to be ready for the big league.
#23 - Brian Gray (SP – Texas Rangers)
Another left-handed pitcher for the Rangers who is still having some troubles against righties, but has a awesome control, and four very good pitches. We won’t know the answer before few seasons, but Gray may be better than Bailey if he stays healthy.
#24 - Greg Nichols (RF – Montreal Expos)
First drafted has right fielder, Nichols may end playing in the left field since his defensive abilities are not very good. On the offensive side, he can hit the ball from both side of the plate, and run well on the bases. Does this guy will have time to reach his projection or not? At 22 years old, he has less time to do it, unless the Expos spend a lot of money in their training budget.
#25 - Shaggy Flores (C – San Francisco Giants)
He is an average defensive catcher that can also help the team by hitting the ball. Flores is able to hit any type of pitchers, right or left. There is nothing more to say except that he is an average player, offensively and defensively, but will be in the ML for sure.
#26 - Rafael Carrasco (LF – Atlanta Braves)
Defensively, this guy will be a very good left fielder, but may not help enough a team offensively to do the big league. He is a good hitter against lefties, but will have some problems against the righties. The Braves could use him in the game against lefties only.
#27 - Mark Pavano (LF – Tampa Bay Rays)
This is another player that is better against the left-handed pitchers. I’m not sure that Carrasco will stays in the left field. His defensive abilities would lead him to the first base duty. He has some speed and can run on the bases easily. So, having him in the lineup against a lefty pitcher may be very useful.
#28 - Stump Stokes (SP – Los Angeles Dodgers)
This pitcher is more a long relieve pitcher than a starter. His low durability and average stamina may earn him a spot in the ML, but not as a starter. Also, his high control may help his average split. I’m curious to see what’s the future is reserving for him.
#29 - Victor Golub (SP – Kansa City Royals)
This right-handed pitcher has an average control and stamina, so it is almost impossible for him to end as a starting pitcher in the big league. The better he can hope is to have a long reliever role in the bullpen. He has a very good split and one great pitch, but not much.
#30 - Vinny Forster (C – Atlanta Braves)
This second pick for the Braves is a nice pick. Forster will hit the ball and get on base, but he is missing some defensive abilities. Despite all that, this is a guy that you want in your team.
#31 - Dickie Killian (SS – Toronto Blue Jays)
This guy is a good shortstop defensively, and can also help the team with his bat. He won’t be a superstar, will reach the ML if everything goes well for him. The Blue Jays will have to be patient with him.
#32 - Steve King (C – San Juan Tiburones)
Nothing to say since I’m not seeing his ratings yet.
This guy has what it needs to be a #1 ML starting pitcher. His high control and split will surely help him in the future, as his two very good pitches, a fastball and a slider. His high durability may help him pitching more often. We may see him in the ML in about one or two seasons.
#2 - Diory Andino (SP – Chicago White Sox)
We can say that it’s a very good pick here, despite his average overall rating. This lefty pitcher is very good against lefties and righties, and also has a very nice control. His knuckleball is awesome. He has a great future ahead of him. I see him in the ML in about 3-4 years, depending on how he develops.
#3 - Buddy Conrad (LF – Philadelphia Phillies)
Buddy can easily hit but not run. He has a high contact and power, and is good against both left and right hitter. Nothing much to say that he will do what he learned to do, hitting the ball.
#4 - Bubba Everidge (RP – New York Yankees)
Bubba is an interesting closer or setup man. He has a good control and a great curveball. His real problem will be against the lefties. Hw will be in the ML one day for sure.
#5 - Ivan Roque (2B – Arizona Diamondbacks)
This guy was scouted has second baseman, but his defensive abilities may end him in the left field or at first base. His offensive abilities are very good, and will be on base most of the time while stealing some bases. Ivan will be in the 20-20 club for many seasons.
#6 - Manny Heilman (RP – Washington Nationals)
This left handed pitcher will be a good closer or setup man with his high control, and two great pitches. Manny is good against lefties, but may have some troubles against righties. Therefore, that will not stop him reaching the ML in about 1-2 seasons.
#7 - Delino Prieto (SS – Pittsburgh Pirates)
One of the best prospects of this first amateur draft, Delino is the shortstop that everyone would like to have. He is great while playing on the field, and can also help the team with his bat. It will take few seasons before seeing him in the ML, but he will find his way to the bigs.
#8 - Marino Tavarez (C – Houston Astros)
Marino is the first catcher to be draft, and it’s not a wasted pick. Usually catchers are good defensively or offensively, but this guy is very good in both. Excellent pick here for the Astros.
#9 - Ricardo Tapies (LF – Cleveland Indians)
This guy will be on base most of the time with his high contact and eye. His average power may give him some homeruns, but not much. Defensively, he will do the job in the left field, but may end at first base later in his career.
#10 - Lenny Waterson (2B – Cincinnati Reds)
This offensive second baseman has all it needs to be a very dangerous power hitter. His defensive ratings may give him some errors on the field unless he is moved to another position, like left field. Despite of that, you want this guy in your team to add some power to your lineup.
#11 - McKay Alexander (CF – Minnesota Twins)
This fast center fielder is what you need for your leadoff spot. This lefty hitter can also be very good against right-handed pitcher, which is a very good thing. His average health may keep him from playing entire seasons, but who knows. Using a high medical budget may help the team keeping him in the lineup.
#12 - Bruce Liddi (2B – Seattle Mariners)
Bruce is a very good hitter, which could be in the third spot of the lineup. This guy may hit his twenty homers every season, but his durability may keep him on the bench for few matches. He is young, but will reach the ML with a good training budget.
#13 - Chip Beckwith (RP – Oakland Athletics)
It’s hard to say if Chip will reach the ML with his very low control, but his split and pitches may save him some times. If he had a better control, I would have say that he was a great closer, but his future is uncertain. Let’s see where he is in 2-3 seasons.
#14 - Tony Kent (SP – St. Louis Cardinals)
Tony has the potential of a major league player. He can start games more often than others, and has a great control. The only missing thing is another great pitch. He will have to do with only a super fastball. Hitter will wait for the right pitch, and may hit some extra homers.
#15 - Justin Cooper (SS – Boston Redsox)
Justin is a very nice pick with his average offensive abilities. He will mostly help the team on the field. There is nothing more to say.
#16 - Vicente Franco (SS – Milwaukee Brewers)
I’m not sure if Vicente will reach the major league, but at least he can help the team with his defensive abilities. I see him as a replacement player that can play almost everywhere.
#17 - Jack Bailey (SP – Texas Rangers)
This is a very nice pick for the Rangers. Bailey will be a dominant pitching in the ML in few seasons. Since his stamina is not very high, he may not have much completed games, but he will have some quality starts. This left-handed pitcher his better against the lefties, but can do well against the righties.
#18 - Peter Lukasiewicz (SP – Cleveland Indians)
Having already drafted a left fielder, the Indians got a very interesting pitcher in Lukasiewicz. I have two concerns about him. First, his durability is a little bit low, and he will have to start every five games. There is no possibility to run four pitchers rotation with him. The second thing is that he may have some troubles against righties. Despite all this, Peter will be a good pitcher for the ML.
#19 - Lorenzo Mangual (SP – New York Mets)
This is another left-handed pitcher, but unlike many others, he is very good against both lefties and righties. This could help his low control. Mangual will reach the ML for sure, but we can’t say when exactly.
#20 - Vernon Sewell (SP – Baltimore Orioles)
Sewell is a great pick for the Orioles who are in need of some deep in their farm system. He has a high durability, a nice control and a great first pitch. He will have to take care of the righties that could hit him more often.
#21 - Pat Jefferson (2B – Houston Astros)
This is the second pick for the Astros who got a catcher sooner in the draft. Jefferson is a power hitter that can hit on both side of the plate. He can play at second base, but may end in the left field later. Already at 20 years old, he may reach the ML in 2-3 seasons if he develops normally.
#22 - Bryant Holder (SS – Florida Marlins)
Holder was drafted as a shortstop, but he is more a third baseman. His offensive abilities are nice, and he can play against lefties and righties easily. He is young and it could take few seasons for Holder to be ready for the big league.
#23 - Brian Gray (SP – Texas Rangers)
Another left-handed pitcher for the Rangers who is still having some troubles against righties, but has a awesome control, and four very good pitches. We won’t know the answer before few seasons, but Gray may be better than Bailey if he stays healthy.
#24 - Greg Nichols (RF – Montreal Expos)
First drafted has right fielder, Nichols may end playing in the left field since his defensive abilities are not very good. On the offensive side, he can hit the ball from both side of the plate, and run well on the bases. Does this guy will have time to reach his projection or not? At 22 years old, he has less time to do it, unless the Expos spend a lot of money in their training budget.
#25 - Shaggy Flores (C – San Francisco Giants)
He is an average defensive catcher that can also help the team by hitting the ball. Flores is able to hit any type of pitchers, right or left. There is nothing more to say except that he is an average player, offensively and defensively, but will be in the ML for sure.
#26 - Rafael Carrasco (LF – Atlanta Braves)
Defensively, this guy will be a very good left fielder, but may not help enough a team offensively to do the big league. He is a good hitter against lefties, but will have some problems against the righties. The Braves could use him in the game against lefties only.
#27 - Mark Pavano (LF – Tampa Bay Rays)
This is another player that is better against the left-handed pitchers. I’m not sure that Carrasco will stays in the left field. His defensive abilities would lead him to the first base duty. He has some speed and can run on the bases easily. So, having him in the lineup against a lefty pitcher may be very useful.
#28 - Stump Stokes (SP – Los Angeles Dodgers)
This pitcher is more a long relieve pitcher than a starter. His low durability and average stamina may earn him a spot in the ML, but not as a starter. Also, his high control may help his average split. I’m curious to see what’s the future is reserving for him.
#29 - Victor Golub (SP – Kansa City Royals)
This right-handed pitcher has an average control and stamina, so it is almost impossible for him to end as a starting pitcher in the big league. The better he can hope is to have a long reliever role in the bullpen. He has a very good split and one great pitch, but not much.
#30 - Vinny Forster (C – Atlanta Braves)
This second pick for the Braves is a nice pick. Forster will hit the ball and get on base, but he is missing some defensive abilities. Despite all that, this is a guy that you want in your team.
#31 - Dickie Killian (SS – Toronto Blue Jays)
This guy is a good shortstop defensively, and can also help the team with his bat. He won’t be a superstar, will reach the ML if everything goes well for him. The Blue Jays will have to be patient with him.
#32 - Steve King (C – San Juan Tiburones)
Nothing to say since I’m not seeing his ratings yet.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Team's Pace Review (First Half - AL)
I have split teams into three categories, the over .500, the average, and the 100+ loses.
Over .500
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Tampa Bay Rays
Kansas City Royals
San Juan Tiburones
Colorado Rockies
Anaheim Angels
Average
Toronto Blue Jays (No more on the road to 100+ loses)
Boston Redsox
Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
100+ Loses
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles (Still on the road to 100+ loses)
Seattle Mariners (Still on the road to 100+ loses)
Over .500
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Tampa Bay Rays
Kansas City Royals
San Juan Tiburones
Colorado Rockies
Anaheim Angels
Average
Toronto Blue Jays (No more on the road to 100+ loses)
Boston Redsox
Texas Rangers
Oakland Athletics
100+ Loses
New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles (Still on the road to 100+ loses)
Seattle Mariners (Still on the road to 100+ loses)
Team's Pace Review (First Half - NL)
I have split teams into three categories, the over .500, the average, and the 100+ loses.
Over .500
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
Montreal Expos
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Average
Philadelphia Philies
New York Mets
Washington D.C. Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston Astros
Arizona Diamondbacks (No more on the road to 100+ loses)
100+ Loses
San Diego Padres
Over .500
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
Montreal Expos
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Average
Philadelphia Philies
New York Mets
Washington D.C. Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston Astros
Arizona Diamondbacks (No more on the road to 100+ loses)
100+ Loses
San Diego Padres
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Team’s Pace Review (First Quarter - AL)
I have split teams into three categories, the over .500, the average, and the 100+ loses.
Over .500
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Tampa Bay Rays
San Juan Tiburones
Colorado Rockies
Anaheim Angels
Average
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Boston Redsox
Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Oakland Athletics
100+ Loses
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles
Seattle Mariners
Over .500
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Tampa Bay Rays
San Juan Tiburones
Colorado Rockies
Anaheim Angels
Average
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Boston Redsox
Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Oakland Athletics
100+ Loses
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles
Seattle Mariners
Team’s Pace Review (First Quarter - NL)
I have split teams into three categories, the over .500, the average, and the 100+ loses.
Over .500
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Philies
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Average
Milwaukee Brewers
New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks
100+ Loses
Washington D.C. Nationals
Over .500
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Philies
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Florida Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Average
Milwaukee Brewers
New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks
100+ Loses
Washington D.C. Nationals
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Free Agency Top 10
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At 29 years old, Walls got the biggest contract of the first season, with 99.5 millions for 5 years. Since Walls has not proven anything yet, we hope that Colorado’s owner knows what he is doing. He may have some information that we don’t. Walls can play in the right field, but he might be better on the left side with his average glove and arm. At bat, he should do what he is paid for, hitting and running. It won’t be difficult for Walls to get on base with his good eye, and his great base running abilities will make him a dangerous man to have on bases. Depending where he will be in the batting order, Walls may join the 30-30 club.
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This is another risky contract with Austin at 35 years old. The Brewers gives him a 42 millions contract for 5 years, with a team option for the last year. Strangely, the salary is higher year after year. This will make Austin a costly 39 years old pitcher. He is a very nice left-handed pitcher, with great control and good against every hitter. Also, Stephen has some interesting pitches, like a screwball and a slider. His health is average, and without a high training budget and medical, this guy could land on the disable list often. Let’s see if he can reach the 12 wins this season.
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Henderson got one of the biggest contracts of the free agency, with a total of 40.5 millions over the next 5 years. Graham is already at 34 years old, so this contract might be a little bit risky. Detroit’s owner will have to invest some money in training to keep his newly added pitcher in a major league shape. Beside all that, he is a very interesting pitcher. I guess that he will be the guy that closes the matches. The left-handed pitcher has a great control and does well against both side of the plate. Also, Graham can use two great pitches, a fastball and a slider.
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Harvey was in demand on the market, but he finally accepts a 4 years contract of 39 millions including a signing bonus of 5 millions. His contract will end when Art will be at 35 years old. Montreal’s owner will have to keep a high training budget to keep Harvey in good shape. He may have the #1 spot of the rotation since Montreal doesn’t have a lot of deep in his major league roster. The right-handed pitcher has a great control of the ball, and can throw against any kind of hitter, left or right. Harvey has five types of pitches, a great curveball, a nice change up, a decent cut fastball, a decent slider and a below average fastball. If he stays healthy, he may get around 15 wins, but it will mostly depend on Montreal’s bullpen.
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At the age of 31, Miles accepts a 5 years contract of 30 millions including a mutual option for the last year. This guy is a horse and could be a part of a four man rotation. Bob has four very good pitches, a fastball, a change up, a curveball and a forkball. Depending on the catcher that will be use with him, he could hit the 15 wins over the season. His health is not very good, but this is a risk that could pay at the end.
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This third baseman of 29 years old will play for the Phillies for the next 5 seasons for a total of 28.5 millions. Benitez is a lefty power hitter and he is better against right-handed pitchers. His contact may not help him to keep a high batting average, but he will manage to hit some homeruns, maybe reaching the 40. On the defensive side, Jair will be fine at third, but he could also play on the corner outfield.
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Cincinnati’s owner hires Martinez for the next three years for 26.5 millions including a mutual option. Juan may act as the closer of the team with his high control and a super sinker. He is very good against righty hitter, but does very well with lefties. At 31 years old, Martinez still has one or two good season in front of him. If he stays health, Juan might be a great pitcher and help the Reds in their first season.
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Rodrigo has accepted a 4 years contract for 26 millions including a team option. This is a wise contract. At 30 years old, Pena is still in his good years. Pena can play at shortstop, but may end at third. He has barely the defensive skills to play at his current position. If he can get on bases, his speed and base running abilities will be a huge advantage. This guy could reach the 20-20 club at his first season with the Mets.
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Flynn accepts a 5 years contract for a total of 26 millions with a team option. This young pitcher may not pitch a lot of inning per game, but it will be quality innings. His average stamina will give him about 70 pitches in a match. However, Mo has some nice pitches to use, like a curveball and a fastball. Also, he is as good against lefty as righty. The only thing that could cost him a win is his average control level. We don’t know when he will lose control of the ball and give the extra run. Not sure if Houston’s owner will give him a spot in the rotation, but Flynn would be a great choice for long relief for sure.
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As a former member of the Expos, Pasqual was leave alone and had no choice to go for free agency. Hopefully for him, Arizona’s owner decides to offer him a contract, a huge one a three years contract of 23.6 millions with a player option and a no-trade clause. Perez seems to have the caliber of a major league pitcher, but his below average control may cost him some matches. He can throw a lot of balls in a match, and he is good against lefty and righty. This guy has two good pitches, a slider and a curveball.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Welcome
First of all, I would like to welcome each and everyone of you for being a part of this world. There is a lot to do with a new team, but I'm sure that everyone will do is best to improve his team.
For some of you, it's your first experience to HBD. I hope that you will like it and stay with us for a long time.
This is my first time as a blog manager, and I have great ideas to run this blog. At the moment, I'm planning on making a Free Agency review, Amateur Draft review and putting important information about trades and international signing through the season.
Please let me know if you would like to contribute to the blog or have any other ideas.
For some of you, it's your first experience to HBD. I hope that you will like it and stay with us for a long time.
This is my first time as a blog manager, and I have great ideas to run this blog. At the moment, I'm planning on making a Free Agency review, Amateur Draft review and putting important information about trades and international signing through the season.
Please let me know if you would like to contribute to the blog or have any other ideas.
Gary Carter World Rules
Here are the rules that all of Gary Carter World members have agreed to by playing in this world. If they are not followed, then the owner will be replaced.
Anti Tanking Rules
1. More than 200 losses over a two year period and the owner will be asked to state their case as to why they should be allowed to stay. If allowed to stay the owner must reach 70 wins or be replaced.
2. Prospect Payroll can NOT exceed 30 million. (Example, if you budget 20 million for Prospect Cash, then you can only transfer in up to another 10 million). Penalty - The player or players that are signed by going over the cap are inactivated for all of their first season so they don't develop and they are also added to the 40 immediately so they burn up all of their option and have to waive the player to pull them off. The team that goes over the cap can also not transfer in any cash to their prospect payroll for three seasons.
3. Extended losing streaks or trends at the end of the season will be reviewed above and beyond the 200-win requirement. Teams are expected to maintain a level of competitiveness throughout the entire season. It is not acceptable to lose towards the end of the season to secure a higher draft slot.
Gameplay Rules
3. Owners must keep their minor league teams intact. This includes having enough pitchers to avoid fatigued pitchers and also covering all of the positions. (Not enough money in the budget is not an excuse as budgeting is an important part of the game...you'll need to make some moves to free up payroll).
4. Using tandem pitchers for the specific reason of telling the AI who you want to be the first pitcher out of the bullpen is perfectly fine. However, it is NOT ok to deceive the other owner to gain a platoon advantage. Starting Pitchers should have their target pitch count set to at least 60. If you choose to not to use a target pitch count, then the max pitch count should be set to at least 60. (Exceptions may apply in extreme circumstances)
5. If cash is included in a trade then the cash can NOT exceed the player salary going with it. (Example is player A makes 2 million...you can NOT trade 5 million and the player)
6. You must protect your players for the 40 man roster! Plenty of time to do so once budgets are set to protect your players for the Rule V Draft. There will be no "I had something come up, please take pity on me and trade me my player back."
7. If a team signs a "Type A" or "Type B" player than that player can NOT be traded until after the amateur draft.
8. When a trade is completed, any major league player involved is immediately to be moved to "Rest" and any minor league player involved is to be put on the inactive roster. This is to prevent fatigue and/or injury. If a starting pitcher (ML) is traded and is scheduled as next starter (therefore can not be rested), his pitch count should be set at minimum and then he should be placed on "rest" immediately thereafter.
Other Rules
9. Trade chats and proposals must be responded to in 48 hours...even if it is to say "hey, i saw your chat/proposal, but I'm busy, give me some time to get back to you." Please send me a private trade chat if this rule is not being observed.
10. Cities/Stadiums are not to be moved once you are in the world. All team names must be taken from the current MLB teams, except for San Juan..
11. The world chat is to be used for discussion and debate; however you must keep it civil. Personal attacks will not be acceptable.
12. I reserve the right to add to these rules. Usually I'll put a matter up for a vote and we'll see what everyone thinks.
Anti Tanking Rules
1. More than 200 losses over a two year period and the owner will be asked to state their case as to why they should be allowed to stay. If allowed to stay the owner must reach 70 wins or be replaced.
2. Prospect Payroll can NOT exceed 30 million. (Example, if you budget 20 million for Prospect Cash, then you can only transfer in up to another 10 million). Penalty - The player or players that are signed by going over the cap are inactivated for all of their first season so they don't develop and they are also added to the 40 immediately so they burn up all of their option and have to waive the player to pull them off. The team that goes over the cap can also not transfer in any cash to their prospect payroll for three seasons.
3. Extended losing streaks or trends at the end of the season will be reviewed above and beyond the 200-win requirement. Teams are expected to maintain a level of competitiveness throughout the entire season. It is not acceptable to lose towards the end of the season to secure a higher draft slot.
Gameplay Rules
3. Owners must keep their minor league teams intact. This includes having enough pitchers to avoid fatigued pitchers and also covering all of the positions. (Not enough money in the budget is not an excuse as budgeting is an important part of the game...you'll need to make some moves to free up payroll).
4. Using tandem pitchers for the specific reason of telling the AI who you want to be the first pitcher out of the bullpen is perfectly fine. However, it is NOT ok to deceive the other owner to gain a platoon advantage. Starting Pitchers should have their target pitch count set to at least 60. If you choose to not to use a target pitch count, then the max pitch count should be set to at least 60. (Exceptions may apply in extreme circumstances)
5. If cash is included in a trade then the cash can NOT exceed the player salary going with it. (Example is player A makes 2 million...you can NOT trade 5 million and the player)
6. You must protect your players for the 40 man roster! Plenty of time to do so once budgets are set to protect your players for the Rule V Draft. There will be no "I had something come up, please take pity on me and trade me my player back."
7. If a team signs a "Type A" or "Type B" player than that player can NOT be traded until after the amateur draft.
8. When a trade is completed, any major league player involved is immediately to be moved to "Rest" and any minor league player involved is to be put on the inactive roster. This is to prevent fatigue and/or injury. If a starting pitcher (ML) is traded and is scheduled as next starter (therefore can not be rested), his pitch count should be set at minimum and then he should be placed on "rest" immediately thereafter.
Other Rules
9. Trade chats and proposals must be responded to in 48 hours...even if it is to say "hey, i saw your chat/proposal, but I'm busy, give me some time to get back to you." Please send me a private trade chat if this rule is not being observed.
10. Cities/Stadiums are not to be moved once you are in the world. All team names must be taken from the current MLB teams, except for San Juan..
11. The world chat is to be used for discussion and debate; however you must keep it civil. Personal attacks will not be acceptable.
12. I reserve the right to add to these rules. Usually I'll put a matter up for a vote and we'll see what everyone thinks.
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