2047 Season Thread-Oh Canada!

[Cnasty]

Brock and Stevens both back within a week or so.

Things are going to get even more interesting in that wildcard race.

[shel311]

Brock and Stevens both back within a week or so.

Things are going to get even more interesting in that wildcard race.

[Uuaww]

Brock and Stevens both back within a week or so.

Things are going to get even more interesting in that wildcard race.

It's just Stevens now... Brock is a mediocre OF... Gotta stop holding onto the past!!!

[shel311]

Pythag Gods, what have I done to deserve this!!!!

Up...or down to -7 on the season.

[shel311]

Nori's out there looking like 2045 Mori, he may push to top that 9.5 WAR season he had with Boston.

[GeorgesGoons]

Went 7-0 this sim and only allowed 4 runs the entire week including 4 shutouts.

Pitchers are hitting their stride finally?

Looking to carve up some Beef this sim.

That's fine, carve away. It'll just lead to a 2-4 post season record. Boston has to wait another 100+ years

[Cnasty]

Yawwwwwwwwn.

[dusters06]

Yawwwwwwwwn.

Reminds of the meme that says When you're getting roasted by your friends and all you can do is make fun of their laugh.

[Cnasty]

[Davie_Leggz]

I was bored this morning so I did something

Spoiler!

Number Retirement
July 6th, 2047
AP - The Toronto Aces held a ceremony prior to today's series opener with the Greeks. The fans at the The Acehole were treated to a surprise number retirement, as the franchise decided to honor their recently retired Manager, Jose Bustamante, by hanging his number 25 from the rafters. Aces management did a great job of making sure nothing was leaked and it came as a huge surprise to those in attendance.

Bustamante joined the Aces in 2040, just as their rebuild was complete and they were ready to compete. His first season he posted a 77-85 record, however, after that he never looked back.

His resume as manager of the Aces is rather impressive. 1134 games managed and a 676-458 record, good for a .596 winning percentage. He has a manager of the year award, which he received in 2041 for turning a 77 win team into a 93 win playoff team. He would make the playoffs 6 straight seasons from 2041-2046. Winner of the NL Blue 4 times. And, of course, Ace fans will never forget the incredible and improbable run to their first ever World Series title in 2046.

Bustamante was very emotional during his tribute video up on the big screen, breakin down into tears multiple times. "I have been extremely blessed in my lifetime." He explained in his speech. "I came from a middle class neighborhood in Southern California. My parents arrived here from Cuba in the late 1970's so they could raise a family in the land of the free. It was because of the opportunities that this great country gave us that allowed us to live a comfortable lifestyle, and also allowed me to play the game that I so dearly loved, baseball. As a child I always envisioned myself being a baseball player and hitting the game winning homerun in the World Series. I don't think any child ever dreams of becoming a manager, I certainly didn't. But now here we are, in this beautiful city, on this beautiful field and I am being honored for my accomplishments as a manager. I never would have guessed this is show my career would go, but I couldn't be happier." He went on to express his appreciation for the city of Toronto. "Any time I would visit the city of Toronto as an opposition I always enjoyed the city greatly. The people, the food, the nightlife, all world class. However it wasn't until I was hired to be the manager that I realized just how special this city really is. They really made me feel like a Torontonian, and it was thanks to them that I felt at home in the city. I now have a permanent home here and would never dream of living elsewhere. I enjoy watching the Aces kick butt on TV, and sometimes in person, and it brings me such joy to see them continue to succeed. My bench coach from the past few seasons Gabe Ramirez has done a fantastic job since taking over as manager, and with a great young manager like Lawerence Franks getting better at the job down in AAA, the managerial future for this franchise is very secure."

Bustamante was greeted with an 8 minute uninterrupted standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 38,000 plus, and upon the conclusion of the ceremony Bustamante hopped on the back of a Cadillac convertible and did a lap around the field, slapping hands with fans as he went, tears still streaming down his face. It was truly a special moment for the franchise, the fans, and the city.

[Cnasty]

The once debacled franchise with the likes of the Concordia Tornadoes, Atlanta Aliens, Atlanta Rail Hawks, Pittsburgh Falcons, and the Oklahoma Mustangs.

Dave has turned the franchise into a winner and one of the more consistent powerhouses in the NDL as a newbie.

Well done man.

[shel311]

I just noticed that Gamboa's contract could void as early as the end of 2048, if he doesn't get 525 plate appearances. Peay's franchise plan could hang in the balance with 1 Gamboa injury next season!!!

[Cnasty]

Might be a blessing in disguise if he continues to decline in ratings ever so slightly.

[Davie_Leggz]

The once debacled franchise with the likes of the Concordia Tornadoes, Atlanta Aliens, Atlanta Rail Hawks, Pittsburgh Falcons, and the Oklahoma Mustangs.

Dave has turned the franchise into a winner and one of the more consistent powerhouses in the NDL as a newbie.

Well done man.

Aww shucks!

Thanks man. Yeah when I took over it was kind of crazy how many identity changes this franchise went through. So when I branded the team as the Toronto Aces I vowed never to re-brand again. I wanted this franchise to have an identity with my stamp on it. The team I took over was loaded with prospects and was ready to compete, so I was lucky in that sense, but I knew it was only a matter of time before I was gonna have to rebuild the team to be my own. I feel like the current run that I've had is the team I envisioned putting together from the beginning. I had to get pretty lucky but thankfully it all came together. My run is bound to end here sometime very soon and I'll probably have to be bad for a year or two while George has his chance to take over the division. But it won't be long before I'm back.....if I go away at all.

[GeorgesGoons]

The once debacled franchise with the likes of the Concordia Tornadoes, Atlanta Aliens, Atlanta Rail Hawks, Pittsburgh Falcons, and the Oklahoma Mustangs.

Dave has turned the franchise into a winner and one of the more consistent powerhouses in the NDL as a newbie.

Well done man.

Aww shucks!

Thanks man. Yeah when I took over it was kind of crazy how many identity changes this franchise went through. So when I branded the team as the Toronto Aces I vowed never to re-brand again. I wanted this franchise to have an identity with my stamp on it. The team I took over was loaded with prospects and was ready to compete, so I was lucky in that sense, but I knew it was only a matter of time before I was gonna have to rebuild the team to be my own. I feel like the current run that I've had is the team I envisioned putting together from the beginning. I had to get pretty lucky but thankfully it all came together. My run is bound to end here sometime very soon and I'll probably have to be bad for a year or two while George has his chance to take over the division. But it won't be long before I'm back.....if I go away at all.

I'm sure there is another 10 year rebuild coming up for the Beef. Especially with Boggs Jr. running the show. He wants me to get down to $110M, down $10M from current payroll. He's an asshole just like his dad!

[Cnasty]

I am thinking we change the DL length to match the MLB this offseason from 14 days to 10.

[Wasted Memory]

I am thinking we change the DL length to match the MLB this offseason from 14 days to 10.

If we sim 7 days at a time would it really matter?

[dusters06]

I am thinking we change the DL length to match the MLB this offseason from 14 days to 10.

If we sim 7 days at a time would it really matter?

With 7 day lineups, yes, very much so

[shel311]

I am thinking we change the DL length to match the MLB this offseason from 14 days to 10.

If we sim 7 days at a time would it really matter?

Yes, because the game makes your 1st day on the DL the date you were injured.

[GeorgesGoons]

Why wait till next season to do this? I am sure it would overwhelmingly get passed, so do what's right for the league to get it online with the MLB