Posted by cbriese on 1/15/2014 6:52:00 AM (view original):
Posted by cbriese on 1/2/2014 9:02:00 PM (view original):
The Memphis team in the NL South Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Franchise Profile has about $69M in committed payroll next season, but $39M of it is wrapped up in two players. With just a couple of creative trades, that committed payroll could be reduced to $31M. The have the 8th overall pick in the draft, with (1) player at 90+ overall, (2) players between 80-89, and (6) players between 70-79 in the system today. Over the past three seasons, this team has accumulated (7) first round draft picks, including #20, #27, #29, #36, #40, #46. and #48. They also signed two IFAs of significance in that time frame, one for $5.6M, and another for $10.5M. This is a team that can be rebuilt quickly, and compete for the playoffs in a couple of seasons.
This one is available, too. Lots of good prospects. 8th pick in the draft.
That's the team. some examples on the players already on the team? Let's start with Fritz Ramsey:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Franchise Profile. 29 years old going into his last arb year, Naturally, you will want to sign him to a five-year deal. 90 overall LF, five AS teams, four Silver Sluggers and a Gold Glove. 65 extra base hits last year and 13 plus plays in LF.
Then there is Juan Sanchez:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Juan Sanchez. 32 years old in the last year of his contract. 72 extra base hits and 34 SBs last season. Last year of his contract.
The pitching staff is led by Sid Gonzales:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Sid Gonzales. Near max contract SP with four years left on his deal. Lifetime 3.26 ERA. I would trade for him if given the opportunity. Also on the staff, Raul Lee:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Raul Lee. 34 years old with a lifetime 3.33 ERA. Three years left on his deal. Another guy I would trade for. There's solid #3 starter Buster Smith:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Franchise Profile. 27 years old with a lifetime 3.18 ERA. In the pen is closer Josh Brock:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Josh Brock. 29 years old, with a lifetime 2.50 ERA. Three more years left on his deal. Five AS teams in eight seasons. So you start with effectively three #1 starters and an AS closer (or 100 IP setup A).
In AAA is Santo Tatis, a 21 year old $11M IFA:
Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Santos Tatis, a 2B with pop and an 88/87 SPD/BR combo.