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2038, Hall of Fame Voting Chatter

Last post by Bumstead « Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:08 pm
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by recte44 » Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:20 pm » in League Chatter

Send me your YES votes by no later than Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm Central.

Yet to Vote:
CAL
HNT
PHX
Any UMEBA Guys

Need Yes/No On Brian...

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Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:08 pm
2038, Sim Complete and Upcoming Events

Last post by recte44 « Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:57 pm
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by recte44 » Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:49 pm » in League Announcements

Spring Training Sim #1 Complete!

OFFSEASON CALENDAR IS UPDATED:

Next Sim:
Spring Training Sim #2
TUE 3/19 7pm Central

File up, HTML up soon,...

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Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:57 pm
2037-2038 Offseason Compensation Thresholds

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:20 am
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by aaronweiner » Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:00 pm » in League Announcements

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Type A Batters: 3.2 WAR
Type B Batters: 1.6 WAR

Type A Starting Pitchers: 4.5 WAR
Type B Starting Pitchers: 3.1 WAR

Type A Relievers: 1.5 WAR
Type...

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Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:20 am

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2038-17: Scandal Erupts in Phoenix!

Last post by Ted « Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:28 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:42 pm

Daytona Beach, FL--

Spring camp was buzzing today as new developments involving the Talons have everyone talking. No, we're not talking about Voitto...

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Last post by Ted
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:28 pm
2038-14: Talons Season Preview Series: Rotation

Last post by RonCo « Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:34 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:29 am

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Welp, here it is. The Starting Rotation article. A source of much pain and consternation amongst Talons fans recently, an article about the rotation...

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Last post by RonCo
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:34 am
2038-15: Talons Season Preview Series: Relievers

Last post by Ted « Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:23 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:33 am

The Phoenix bullpen spelled relief in a big way last season. Now, with decidedly less VODAK, can they maintain that success?

ML Relievers:...

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Last post by Ted
Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:23 am
2038-16: Talons Season Preview Series: Closer

Last post by Ted « Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:21 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:37 am

And finally, the closer. The Talons go in a new direction this season, as they look to a veteran to bridge the gap between Bakitski and Cuevas, the...

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Last post by Ted
Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:21 am
2038-11: Talons Season Preview Series: Center Field

Last post by RonCo « Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:10 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:33 pm

Center Field is not only a song by John Fogerty, it's also the subject of the latest Talons Season Preview.

ML Starter: Weaver Ripley (5/5/9/7/3...

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Last post by RonCo
Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:10 pm
2038-09: Talons Season Preview Series: Shortstop

Last post by RonCo « Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:08 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:26 pm

Time to look at the Shortstops in the Talons system. Exciting, isn't it?

ML Starter: Voitto Stromberg (6/4/7/8/8 Talents)

Voitto came over as...

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Last post by RonCo
Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:08 pm
2038-13: Talons Season Preview Series: Designated Hitter

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:45 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:38 pm

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Designated Hitters better hit. Fortunately, ours does.

ML Starter: Bartolo Ortiz (8/9/9/6/7 Talents)

When Deortez took over at first base due to...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:45 pm
2038-12: Talons Season Preview Series: Right Field

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:41 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:36 pm

Out in Right Field, you might be thinking of the song by Peter, Paul, and Mary. Or you might be thinking of the Talons Season Preview.

ML Starter:...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:41 pm
2038-10: Talons Season Preview Series: Left Field

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:33 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:30 pm

On to the left fielders, then. Did we mention that we stole this format from Edmonton et al? Well we did. So did a lot of other people. A lot more...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:33 pm
2038-06: Talons Season Preview Series: Catcher

Last post by RonCo « Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:42 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:11 pm

So begins our look into the franchise as a whole, by position, similar to modern season preview formats pioneered by other teams, mainly Edmonton. In...

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Last post by RonCo
Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:42 pm
2038-03: Talons, Bartolo Ortiz Reportedly Far Apart in Early Extension Talks

Last post by RonCo « Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:34 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:22 pm

Phoenix, AZ--

A source familiar to negotiations between RF Bartolo Ortiz and the Talons reports that the two sides are quite far apart as...

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Last post by RonCo
Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:34 pm
2038-01: Talons Let VODAK Walk

Last post by RonCo « Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:31 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 09, 2019 5:48 pm

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Phoenix, AZ--

Timofei Bakitski , also known as VODAK for his defunct brand of premium vodka, has been the Talons closer for just over seven...

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Last post by RonCo
Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:31 pm
2038-07: Talons Season Preview Series: First Base

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:29 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:15 pm

We'll continue our season preview series with the First Basemen.

ML Starter: Mario Deortez (7/8/9/6/6 Talents)

Last season, Deortez transitioned...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:29 am
2038-08: Talons Season Preview Series: Second Base

Last post by Ted « Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:27 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:17 pm

Here we find the Talons Season Preview for second base.

ML Starter: Arturo Barron (4/7/9/6/3 Talents)

Obtained in 2033 by trading Martin SSempa...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:27 am
2038-05: So do the Talons Have a Closer or What?

Last post by usnspecialist « Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:06 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:11 pm

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Phoenix, AZ --

In allowing VODAK to seek his fortunes elsewhere, the Talons opened up a big hole in their bullpen, which was one of the better...

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Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:06 pm
2038-04: Talons Just Can't Get Enough of Those Torn Labrums

Last post by Ted « Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:40 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:16 am

Phoenix, AZ--

The Talons pitching staff for 2038 continues to take shape. After trading for Maxime Manceau earlier in the offseason, Phoenix...

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Last post by Ted
Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:40 pm
2038-02: Talons Trade for Starting Pitcher

Last post by 7teen « Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:50 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Mar 09, 2019 6:21 pm

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Phoenix, AZ--

The Talons' payroll is projected to be nearly as high this year as it was last season. So, despite a great looking free agent class,...

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Last post by 7teen
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:50 pm
2037-30: Talons are F*cked: 'Lumpy' LaLoosh and his $100MM Aren't Going Anywhere

Last post by Ted « Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:48 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:19 pm

Phoenix, AZ--

It seemed like the perfect match. A team with a bevy of young hitters, a good bullpen, and a rotation that needed just one thing:

An...

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Last post by Ted
Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:48 pm
2037-29: Talons Win JL SB Division Despite Playing .500 Ball Since July 1st

Last post by Ted « Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:58 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:31 pm

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Phoenix, AZ

On July 1st, the Talons were sitting at 53-29 and looking like one of the dominant forces in the BBA. Since that day, the club has...

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Last post by Ted
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:58 am
2037-28: How to Kill a Trade Deadline, BBA Style

Last post by bcslouck « Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:58 am
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:15 pm

Phoenix, AZ--

Talons team officials have been dismayed recently. Apparently, the scouting service (OSA) that the BBA uses to provide player ratings...

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Last post by bcslouck
Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:58 am
2037-27: Talons Extend Two Middle Fingers Towards OOTP Gods, Announce Tanking of All Remaining Games

Last post by jiminyhopkins « Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:19 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:37 pm

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I'm going to bed.

:violin:

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Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:19 pm
2037-26: Talons Media Director Fired After Using Internet Essay Generator for Team News Posts. EDIT: Wikipedia, too.

Last post by ae37jr « Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:51 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:06 pm

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Phoenix, AZ--

Reports have surfaced that the Talons front office have sacked their Director of Media and Message Board Posts , effective...

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Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:51 pm
2037-25: Phoenix Talons

Last post by Ted « Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:28 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:48 pm

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Phoenix, Arizona
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phoenix City redirects here. For other uses, see Phoenix (disambiguation).

Phoenix...

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Last post by Ted
Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:28 pm
2037-24: Talons Update News Preview Team Recap Article

Last post by Ted « Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:26 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:56 pm

Phoenix, AZ

Unfortunately, those three losses this week were against Brooklyn, and now the Talons' playoff chances are hanging by a thread.

Since...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:26 pm
2037-23: Talons Team Post News Article Preview Recap Update

Last post by Ted « Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:26 pm
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by jiminyhopkins » Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:41 pm

Phoenix, AZ--

Local media today was puzzled as to why they were told to gather at the Phoenix area Denny's restaurant on North 7th street.

He was...

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Last post by Ted
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:26 pm

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