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« on: February 19, 2010, 06:18:19 PM »
Los Angeles Angels History  2020: 2nd in Western Division (42-18)The did their best to return to the playoffs to defend their title, but came up short. In a season where the top six teams made the playoffs, the finished 8th. The roster is still very strong, although it appears they will lose Joey Votto to free agency. The future looks bright for the Halos. 2019: 1st in AL West (131-31)The had a tremendous season. The GM, game 162, was true to his name as he assembled a roster that was dominate. Strong hitters and strong arms led to an AL West Division title. In the playoffs, the had an easy time with the  in the ALDS. In the ALCS, the met the  , who had defeated the #1 seed  . The weeklong matchup was close, but the came out on top to represent the AL in the World Series. In the World Series, the opponent was the overall #1 seed  . The Halos were to much for the team from the City of Brotherly Love. The were firing on all cylinders and dominated the to earn the  as the 2019 FGM Champions. 2018: 3rd in AL West (100-62)There was a bit of a slip for the in 2018, but it was still a 100 win season. The were very competitive throughout the season and their roster seems to be solid for a good run in the future. 2017: 2nd in AL West (110-52)It’s always to great to see a team achieve a level of success after years of toil. 2017 saw the make the playoffs as a Wild Card team. As the AL #4 Seed, the had a hot Wild Card week and defeated the rather handily. The ALDS was a different story, however, as the met the #1 Seed  and were sent home. Overall, the season was a success and signals good things to come for the . 2016: 4th in AL West (64-92)The experienced a 50 game win increase during 2016 and climbed into 4th place in the AL West. An infusion of veterans, along with the success of SPs like Noah Syndergaard, Carlos Rodon, and Chris Archer, made future success seem more realistic. 2015: 5th in AL West (14-76)The continued their commitment of stocking the roster with bonafide prospects. Going through such a process can be painful because the victories are few and far between. But having the patience to get talented players like Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. is proof positive that the is on the right track. However, the road to success will be driven by a new GM in 2016 because Brent has decided to step away from fantasy play and leave our ProFSL community. The new GM will be Jason S. (game162). 2014: 5th in AL West (9-132)The rebuilding process continued as the team slipped to single digit in wins. However, time will tell if the infusion of prospects pays dividends or extends mediocrity. 2013: 5th in AL West (31-110)A new sheriff was hired as the hired Brent to take over the fortunes of the team. Although the team slipped in the standings, and lost 110 games, Brent initiated a roster purge, and committed to acquiring prospects and young players, to set in motion a total rebuilding plan. 2012: 4th in AL West (35-125)The finished 91 games out of first...which was the result of having a roster which was really devoid of talent. Beyond SPs RA Dickey and Justin Masterson, the didn’t really have any assets. The road to a competitive level is very rocky as GM Dave Martin didn’t really have an impact on the overall success of the team. 2011: 3rd in AL West (65-97)A failed FA venture, pricey cap moves, and inactive office going into the season led to Matt's dismissal at the beginning of the season. The very next day, the team hired the long-sought after Dave Martin. An experienced GM with a high depth contractual background. Dave restructured the team, but still finished the season with over $40m/year going to Johan Santana and Vernon Wells leaving a lot of work to do as the Angels fell from the sky. Los Angeles finished 3rd in the AL West but lost almost 100 games. 2010: 2nd in AL West (89-73)It is hard to track what Jake did that year. His team made many trades and was active in the free agent market. He brought in Victor Martinez, Chipper Jones, Mark Buerhle, Javier Vazquez, and plenty of farm talent ready for the majors. Jake resigned from his post in March to take on a new challenge with the Nationals. The new GM Devin Brown sold the veteran pitchers and the entire farm to build his dream offense. The scheme almost worked, but the Angels could never catch up to the A's in the AL West. The team finished with a strong record but couldn't compete with the AL East runner-up in the wildcard race. Devin retired at the end of the season. 2009: AL West Champs (92-70)Jake took over a successful team and kept in the playoff chase. Keeping with history, his team lost to the Red Sox in the ALDS (unlike the real Angels who beat the Red Sox in the ALDS that year). He made several moves that sent young talent such as Brandon Wood and Jered Weaver packing. The moves gave the team plenty of veterans that they dealt in a flurry of moves that off-season. ManagementJason S. ( game162) [12/4/15 - Present] Brent ( Brent) [1-28-13 - 12/4/15] Dave Martin ( Tarheels55) [4/6/11 - 1-28-13] Matt Burkart ( itsmb8) [10/4/10 - 4/5/11] Devin Brown ( Bronx Bombers) [3/25/10 - 9/29/10] Jake Douglas ( Jake) [7/1/09 - 3/18/10]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 06:11:49 PM »
Pittsburgh Pirates  2021: 4th in NL Central (44-118)The were more competitive in the second half of the 2021 season. The team added some free agents and some promising prospects during the second half of the season and hopefully 2022 will see more improvement. The need to add some pitching during the upcoming free agency period and has some cap to add some arms. 2020: 6th in Eastern Division (24-36)There were positive signs that the Pirates are on the road to improvement. Their 6th place finish in the Eastern Division translated into 17th overall rank within FGM. The Pirates acquired some free agents to improve its lineup and made a late season trade to acquire some much needed starting pitching. 2019: 4th in NL Central (22-140)The Pirates again tumbled into the NL Central cellar. Once again, the absence of competitive assets is at the heart of the Pirates lack of success and there is a lot of room for improvement. 2018: 4th in NL Central (51-111)The Pirates had a bit of a resurgence in 2018. Winning some 39 more games than the season before, the Pirates were able to climb into 4th place in the NL Central Division. 2017: 5th in NL Central (12-150)The Pirates woes continued, but they did draft some valuable prospects that should brighten up their future. With that, the Pirates again finished at the bottom of the NL Central Division and need some boosts throughout their lineup and rotation. 2016: 5th in NL Central (27-130)The Pirates added a few players through free agency. There was an improvement in the win column, but alas, the Pirates fished 102 games out of 1st in the NL Central. 2015: 5th in NL Central (6-84)The Pirates plummeted to the bottom of FGM with their single digit win season. The Pirates have a lot of holes to fill, and with a sizable amount of cap available going into the offseason, hopefully, the Pirates can begin to experience some success. 2014: 5th in NL Central (29-112)Alas, the 2014 season was not kind to the Pirates. The wins decreased and they again found themselves at the bottom of the NL Central. Hopefully, some of the farmhands will begin to develop as the team needs a lot of help throughout its lineup. 2013: 5th in NL Central (40-101)The Pirates continued their free fall and tumbled into the cellar of the NL Central. With a lot of holes in their lineup, the Pirates will seek to rebuild and compete in the coming years. 2012: 4th in NL Central (84-78)Despite finishing lower in the division and having 11 less wins, Pittsburgh was closer to the playoffs in 2012. Wieters, Swisher, and Ethier were a core that could win a game any night. Sadly, after only a couple years of playing together, only Wieters would stay on for the 2013 season. Other talented veterans left Pittsburgh as the team couldn't afford to keep everyone. What the future brings is a bit of an unknown as the farm system is weak and talent is leaving. 2011: 3rd in NL Central (95-67)Pittsburgh had a winning record for the first time in 19 years. The 20 game improvement was due to the acquisition of high priced veterans such as Todd Helton, Matt Holliday, and Andre Ethier. Holliday, Helton, and many others were dealt at the trade deadline as Pittsburgh was too far back from the runaway Cardinals and Brewers. Pittsburgh's 2011 season was a sign of good things to come with losing now in the past. 2010: 5th in NL Central (75-87)The off-season started with goals of playing for 0.500 as the Pirates made deals that obtained Aaron Hill, Adam Jones, Brian Bannister, Austin Jackson and Brian McCann. With free agency came Joe Saunders, super prospect Aroldis Chapman, and many other prospects. Many of those players were flipped for others the team started the season with a dismal record. The Pirates eventually caught up in the overall standings, but not in the tough NL Central. The team made big time mid-year acquisitions of Ryan Zimmerman, Billy Butler, Brett Cecil, and Johnny Cueto that management hopes will guide them to a winning record in 2011. 2009: 5th in NL Central (69-93)Colby started this league because he was fed up with his favorite team. Although he knew McLouth wasn't a great outfielder, he felt the team could have had a better return. Winning wasn't an option in 2009, and he did not decide to blow the team up as most would. He sold off the same players that the Pirates did, and in return picked up players that may have higher ceilings. ManagementColby ( Colby) [7/1/09 - ]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 05:58:31 PM »
Washington Nationals History  2022: 2nd in NL East (103-51)An up and coming young pitching staff headed by Alex Manoah combined with stalwarts Jose Abreu, Jean Segura & Kolton Wong led back to the playoffs after a long absence. However they were bounced in the wild card round by a hot  club. They have a strong foundation for their new GM Dave to build as Cris heads to KC. 2021: 3rd in NL East (66-96)In the second year under Cris, the Nats narrowly missed 100 losses, but still showed significant improvement over their 9 win season in 2020. A young pitching staff headed by top prospects Casey Mize & Alex Manoah with Jose Abreu and Kolton Wong provided movement in a positive direction during the second year of the rebuild. 2020: 9th in East Division (9-51)In his first season back in FGM, ldsjayhawk, got a sense that the team he took over needs a lot of help in a lot of areas. With a lineup featuring Aaron Hicks and Kolten Wong, the does have some assets. Past history has shown the team is in good hands. 2019: 3rd in NL East (60-102)The took a step back during the 2019 campaign. Dropping to 3rd in the standings, although technically tied with the  for 2nd in the division, the were hurt by a GM that lost interest midway through the season and a variety of players underperforming. The hope to reboot with a GM replacement in 2020. 2018: 2nd in NL East (86-76)LeppardKev 2017: 5th in NL East (28-134)2016: 5th in NL East (11-146)Rommel vegeta100 2015: 4th in NL East (37-53)Dave 2014: 4th in NL East (50-91)Dave 2013: NL East Champs (93-69)After three years at the helm, Jake decided to go out on top. The 2012 season was a brilliant campaign, but his activity at Nats Park waned in 2013. This led to the Nationals being one of the worst teams in April. Ownership sought out a new GM and Eric appeared to be the right man for the job focused on sustainable success. 2012: NL East Champs (93-69)Washington had 36 more wins in 2012 than they had in 2011 as the most improved team. Jake won the GM of the Year award as the Nationals won the NL East, beat the Cardinals in the NL East, and fell just short of making it to the World Series. Names like Adam Dunn, Buster Posey, and Jose Bautista were all involved in this winning effort. 2011: 5th in NL East (57-105)At one point, the Nats had one of the best farm systems in the bigs. At the end of the season, they had Jose Bautista and Alex Rodriguez. The future is uncertain for a franchise that has little cap room and little depth. All that we know is that they don't want to repeat 2011. 2010: 3rd in NL East (74-88)Thomas Avellino took over the helm in January, but was inactive after taking office and was let go two months later. Original Angels GM, Jake Douglas, decided to take on the challenge of the Nationals front office later that day. Jake picked up a few wins here and there and acquired Zack Greinke (who was with the Royals, Phillies, and Angels previously that season) for an excellent 1-2 SP punch with Strasburg. Unfortunately, like the real-life Nats, Strasburg went down with Tommy John surgery that summer and crushed some hopes of this franchise. Either way, the team finished with a brighter future. 2009: 4th in NL East (71-91)The Nats did better than expected as compared to the real life Nationals who were almost the worst team ever. Of course, when you take out the first three months of the season, that is what happens. The real life Nationals played like a losing club in the 2nd half, but not a historically losing club. GM Scott Johnson did little to improve the team headed into 2010. ManagementCris A. ( ldsjayhawk) [11/5/19 - Present ] Kevin B. ( LeppardKev) [8/29/17 - 11/5/19 ] Rommel C. ( Vegeta100) [3/9/16 - ] Reid B. ( Orange Country) [12/15/15 - 3/1/16] Dave M. ( TarHeels55) [11/1/13 - 11-1-15 ] Dick Granade ( Sportsnut) [9/4/13 - 10/31/20] Eric Herauf ( Eric) [5/10/13 - 9/3/13 ] Cris A. ( ldsjayhawk) [2/7/13 - 5/9/13 ] Jake Douglas ( Jake) [3/18/10 - 5/9/13] Thomas Avellino ( The U) [1/13/10 - 3/18/10] Scott Johnson ( Scott) [7/1/09 - 1/6/10]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 05:53:21 PM »
Miami Marlins History  2020: 5th in Eastern Division (30-30)2019: 5th in AL East (44-118)2018: 3rd in AL East (62-100)2017: 2nd in AL East (83-79)2016: 3rd in AL East (92-66)2015: 5th in AL East (70-92)2014: 3rd in NL East (54-87)2013: 2nd in NL East (86-55)The Marlins climbed to 2nd in the NL East, but failed to make the playoffs. With a pitching Corp led by Jose Fernandez and with Justin Turner, Ian Desmond, and Adam Lind, a good off-season free agency could propel the Marlins into the playoffs in the near future. 2012: 5th in AL East (70-92)A new logo and a new stadium, but the same old FGM Marlins that we have known since JMGC resigned in 2009. The fish took a major step back in 2012 but acquired plenty of young players. They are handicapped by some cash commitments through 2013 and are setup to make a run in 2014, so they are quietly rebuilding the best they can. 2011: 3rd in AL East (81-81)The Marlins would see great improvements in 2011. They would have had a winning record until they fell apart in the last week of the season. As the franchise turns the corner, it may have another year of struggle until it is free from many of the cap hits it faces. How quickly can Samuel turn things around? 2010: 5th in AL East (68-94)Hank Chang took over the Marlins six weeks before free agency started. He immediately started to spend just as the real life Marlins were doing by signing players to extensions. He used revenue sharing to buyout the Milton Bradley contract from the Cubs and traded for Jered Weaver. These players were dealt to other teams as the team started the season with a disastrous record. The wrecking ball was complete when Hanley Ramirez was traded away. In return, the Marlins have money to spend (for once) in the offseason and have greatly improved their farm. Hank resigned from the Marlins at the end of the season to take on an opportunity with Detroit. Samuel Molina would become his replacement. 2009: 2nd in AL East (97-65)The fish made the playoffs by holding off the division rival Braves. Under the management of Jorge (Hooray!), the team traded for some players that helped them down the stretch including Adam LaRoche. Jorge won the Moneyball award which is given to the GM that manages the best record per lowest payroll. ManagementAlex M. ( ajm5551) [9/14/21 - Present] Dennis M. ( dennymcc23) [6/26/21 - 9/14/21] Fred W. ( kungfuwig) [2/24/20 - 6/26/21] Jonathan (jlvmnz) [3/29/19 - 1/31/20 James F. ( JimmySmithers) [2/17/18 - 1/29/19] Joseph T. ( firemax) [8/6/17 - 2/1/18] Geoff ( GeoffTheScout) [12/14/16 - 8/1/17] Samuel Molina, ( molinator) [9/21/10 - 11-1-16] Hank Chang ( hank) [12/4/09 - 9/20/10] Jorge Gonzalez-Corona ( JMGC) [7/1/09 - 12/4/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 05:27:12 PM »
Minnesota Twins History  2021: 1st in AL Central (105-57)The  had a magical run in 2021. Overcoming all the odds and advancing to the World Series by defeating the rather handily in the ALDS. Then in the ALCS, on the last day, with the last possible batter, edged the American League?s #1 Seed by 9.9 points. Anthony has done a fine job rebuilding the and has a young team that will only get better in the future. 2020: 5th in Central Division (32-28)2019: 2nd in AL Central (67-95)2018: 4th in AL Central (50-112)Anthony 2017: 5th in AL Central (34-128)Anthony 2016: 4th in AL Central (74-83)Anthony 2015: 1st in AL Central (50-40)Matt The A's flexed their muscles with a convincing win over the #3 Twins in Divisional play. 2014: 1st in AL Central (87-54)Andy lose ALDS To Yankees 15-6 2013: 3rd in AL Central (59-82)Cody 2012: 4th in AL Central (50-110)Cody 2011: 5th in AL Central (75-87)The Twins were a surprise seller in 2011. They were leading the AL Central headed into June and decided to take advantage of an exciting trade market and sell. The Twins didn't put themselves in a great cap situation in 2012 and held on to veteran contributors like Uggla, Soto, Morneau, and Wainwright, but the team did acquire a lot of young talent. This could make their 2012 ceiling even higher and set the team up for future years. 2010: 4th in AL Central (73-89)Few changes were made to the team. Alex Rios and some prospects were brought in, and the team looked to rebuild the infield through free agency. However, he fell asleep at the wheel a bit with the infield free agents and prospects which eventually led to Danny's replacement. Mark made a couple free agent moves and some trades that sent local favorites Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau to playoff teams. The Twins played well below expectations in 2010. 2009: AL Central Champs (81-81)The Twins made the playoffs on the last day just like the real life team did, but in fantasy baseball it was over the Indians rather than the Tigers. ManagementAnthony ( Anthony) [2/1/16 - Present] Matt V. ( Vollmernator) [3/11/15 - 1/15/16] Andy S. ( AndyScott23) [10/27/14 - 12/2/14] Mark Cody ( 28) [5/12/10 - 10/1/14] Danny Mathenia ( Twins GM) [8/14/09 - 4/14/10] Eric Fawcett ( n/a) [7/1/09 - 8/1/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 05:22:03 PM »
Atlanta Braves History 2021: 4th in AL East (61-101) The season started well for the , new GM, some promising assets, and the team finally seemed to be in good hands after a disastrous 2020. But, unfortunately, the team was abandoned by the GM during the early part of the season and it suffered as a result. Without warning, the team was left without a GM as he removed himself from the league. However, a new GM has been found and hopefully the will finally have a GM who is committed to turning the team around. 2020: 5th in AL East (0-60) The Braves had a forgettable season in our short 60 game season. The roster was originally the Toronto Blue Jays, but after the Jays were abandoned, the Braves GM requested a name switch and it was approved midway in the season when it was apparent neither team was in the playoff chase. The team will have a new GM in 2021 and the hope is that with some concerted attention, the team will begin the road back to respectability. 2019: 2nd in AL East (60-102) Another GM change, and an improvement in the standings, but still a long ways away from success. Even though the Braves were tied for 2nd in the division, they finished 91 games behind the division winner. Alas, during the off-season, there was yet another GM change, so the future f the team is still murky at best. 2018: 4th in AL East (51-111) The Braves again floundered in 2018. There was a GM replacement, but the road to a competitive balance is still a ways off. The team needs help in a variety of areas, and hopefully, under new management, the team will pursue a path towards revitalization. 2017: 3rd in AL East (48-114) Although the win total decreased, the Braves did improve to 3rd in the division. The rotation was beset by injuries and was not as productive as in the past, yet the Braves did see an improvement in the standings. 2016: 4th in AL East (52-106) The Braves improved their win total, winning 32 more games, but the improvement was only good for 4th in the division. The Braves wil need to use their available ca to secure some free agents to plug the holes in ther everyday lineup. 2015: 5th in AL East (20-70) The Braves strong pitching staff was not enough to carry the team. The everyday lineup was simply not competitive and the Braves plunged to the bottom of the AL East. 2014: 2nd in AL East (74-67) The Braves found its way and rebounded to finish 3 games out of winning the division. Utilizing a strong rotation and some timely hitting, the Braves were again competitive in the AL East. 2013: 4thin AL East (28-113) Injuries have a way of destroying hopes and dreams, and it was never more evident than the 2013 Braves. Injuries devastated the rotation and the Braves lineup could not carry the team. Health is a key to future success 2012: 3rd in AL East (84-78) Atlanta was mostly a wildcard threat and finished with a winning record. The Braves have not had a losing season in FGM history, but they have not made the playoffs. The talent is there but will the GM make any chances to get this team over the hump? 2011: 2nd in AL East (81-81) The Braves had a lot of hype going into the 2011 campaign with a GM who was able to acquire talent at all levels. Atlanta stayed close to Philly in the first half, but eventually hit a trail of losing streaks. Aubrey didn't do anything to chance the situation at the deadline and the Braves fell to .500 one week before the end of the season. Inactivity in the front office prompted Atlanta to replace him with rookie GM nfenger. 2010: 2nd in AL East (83-79)The new look braves had all of the young talent coming up the pipe along with some new faces. These players were young veteran MLB players such as Johnny Cueto, Garrett Jones, Russel Martin, Ian Stewart, and Drew Stubbs. For the most part the team was fairly young, but not short on talent. There were certainly high expectations for 2010 after just missing the playoffs the previous year. Despite the team's hot April start (three winning weeks in a row), the GM was let go due to inactivity. Aubrey Chinners, known in some circles as the Trade King, took over shortly after that vowing to turn the team into a long-time competitor. The Braves did well in the first half, but couldn't keep up with the fighting Phils in the NL East. The new GM brought in good contracts, young talent, and vowed the team would have staying power in 2011. 2009: 2nd in NL East (97-65)The Braves were a very good team but lost in a tiebreaker with the Marlins to make the postseason via the wild-card. The extrapolated records aren't perfect, but this team had all the makings of a good run. It's too bad original management was inept at making any moves or else they could have done something. ManagementBen W. ( Braves155) [1/17/21 - Present] Greg H. ( yerba88) [10/6/21 - 1/1/22] Andy R. ( andyscott23) [2/6/21 - 10/5/21] Reid B. ( Orange Country) [9/21/20 - 1/30/21] Cally ( WestCoastExpress) [11/13/19 - 8/27-20] Brandon J ( brandonj2262) [2/6/19 - 10/29/19] Samuel M.( molinator) [11/25/17-1/3/19 ] Nick Fenger ( NickF) [8/16/11 - 11/20/17] Aubrey Chinners ( Mr.Trade King) [4/27/10 - 8/10/11] Jon Gaskins ( jongaskins) [10/17/09 - 4/21/10] Frank Terranova ( n/a) [7/1/09 - 10/2/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 05:00:59 PM »
Colorado Rockies History  2021: 1st in NL West (140-22) The had another tremendous season, dominating the NL West from wire to wire. The have a potent lineup and a equally capable pitching staff.  and  pushed the all season long, but when the campaign ended, the had the best record in FGM baseball and emerged as the #1 Seed. Unfortunately, injuries proved to be a significant factor as 5 pitchers went on the IL. With those injuries, the hitters picked an in opportune time to go into a week long slump and the came up short in their NLDS with the . In spite of this disappointment, the seem set to make another run in 2022. 2020: 1st in Western Division (56-4) After dominating the Western Division during the regular season, the emerged as the #1 Seed. After a 1st Round bye, the took apart the  in Round 2. In the World Series, however, the batters went into a weeklong slump and the ended up losing to the  . 2019: 1st in NL West (110-52) The closed the regular season with a great rush and was able to win the NL West by a single game. This enabled them to have a 1st round bye in the playoffs as the #3 seed. In the NLDS, the met up with the , and unfortunately, ran into a buzz saw. The can certainly point to 2019 as a season of success and they have some high quality players to meet the challenges of the 2020 season. 2018: 1st in NL West (125-37) The hired a new GM in Paul S. and the franchise experienced a great turnaround and zoomed to the top of the NL West. The defeated the in the NLDS, but lost to the , the eventual 2018 FGM Champion in the NLCS. Paul S. did an amazing job adding free agents throughout the season and negotiating some key trades. The future looks bright for the . 2017: 4th in NL West (57-105) The did little to improve themselves during the off-season, and their SPs and RPs could not mask the deficiencies throughout the everyday lineup. The resident GM has turned in his resignation for the upcoming season, so 2018 will find a new GM in the front office. 2016: 4th in NL West (50-107) There was some confusion at the management level in 2016. A new GM took control shortly after the end of last year, but he left the league abruptly after the start of the season. He was replaced by a new GM in short order, but unfortunately, there was not much he could do to improve the team and, sadly, the regressed during the 2016 campaign. Although it had a decent pitching corp, it’s everyday lineup could not produce enough to remain competitive, and they tumbled to 4th in the standings. To add insult to injury, the new GM left at the end of the season. 2015: 2nd in NL West (58-32) The again finished 2nd in the NLWest, but it was not enough to make the playoffs. Successes from the previous year didn’t materialize in the current season and the were left wondering what the future would bring as their GM abandoned the team in a mass exodus to another site. 2014: 2nd in NL West (94-47) Success arrived in 2014 for the . With a lineup featuring Troy Tulowitzki and JD Martinez, made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. In the NLDS, squeaked by the in a bit of an upset. Then in the NLCS, the winning continued win the defeat of the  . In the World Series, however, the bubble burst and the met defeat at the hands of the Bronx Bombers. 2013: 2nd in NL West (76-65) The continued to improve and experienced some success as they moved up one slot in the standings. The will seek to improve on their limited success during the offseason and add some players which will help them make the playoffs. 2012: 3rd in NL West (72-90) After a lull of inactivity managing the front office, Reid was fired by Colorado. The Rockies then hired the well known Eric to be the new GM. The team was 12-20 at the time of hiring. Despite over a year of waiting, Eric resigned as the team slipped to 27-45. He could not commit himself to the franchise anymore. In what was turning to be a disaster of a season, the Rockies hired their third GM on June 6th by bringing on Kris (speedster). The new GM wanted to keep this team in the hunt, but with the trade deadline looming and the team starting in a big hole, he decided to sell players. However, Kris was committed to the core of the team. Despite many big offers, Ryan Zimmerman, Troy Tulowitzki, Jay Bruce, and Dustin Pedroia all remained Rockies. Colorado had a 45-45 record under speedster, held its core, made some deals, and built something for the 2013 season. 2011: 2nd in NL West (96-66)The Rockies were a team to beat in the first two months of the season thanks to Howe's allstar squad. He then packed it up for rival Los Angeles . Reid took over the contending Rockies one week later. Colorado struggled for a couple weeks and was unable to regain its presence in the standings. The Rockies finished as the 5th best team in the NL, 3 games back in the NL Wildcard race. 2010: 4th in NL West (76-86)Call him a celebrity recruiter because GM Howe Cheng brings in star power. In early 2010, he pulled off deals that enabled David Wright, Justin Upton, Matt Wieters, and Dan Haren all to come to Colorado without Troy Tulowitzki leaving. Much of the supporting cast and other stars such as Hawpe, Helton, and the pitching staff went out the door though. The team was built on offense with barely any pitching which crushed the high expectations that many saw for the Rockies in 2010. However, with a great farm and money to spend, the team is destined to compete in 2011. 2009: 2nd in NL West (90-72)The Rockies finished one game out (extrapolated) from the Dodgers and missed the playoffs. This caused ownership to fire the GM for being so complacent with a team in the hunt. ManagementPaul S. ( Paul S.) [11/17/17 - Present] Art A. ( Dirty_Sanchez00) [1/31/17 - 11/15/17] Ted ( coconut_giraffe) [4/29/16 - 10/30/16] Brian( indiansnation) [11/5/15 - 4/20/16] Pat J. ( patjossom) [1/15/14 - 9/17/15] Kris ( speedster18431) [6/6/12 - 10/30/13] Eric ( Eric) [4/30/12 - 5/27/12] Reid ( fantasyguru) [6/8/11 - 4/24/12] Howe ( h4cheng) [10/29/09 - 6/1/11] Andrew ( ocnomad77) [7/1/09 - 10/23/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 04:45:39 PM »
Chicago Cubs 2021: 5th in Central Division (32-130)This was the first season of the franchise switch between the and the  , and unfortunately, it did not go well. The :CHC:won 32 games this season and finished 107 games behind the division winner. The went into the season knowing that Chris Sale would be out awhile so that was expected, but they didn't expect Eloy Jimenez to miss so much time (first game July 29th, FGM playoffs started August 23rd), Kyle Lewis to miss most of the season (ended up being trade in the Chapman deal), Cody Bellinger to earn negative FPG, John Means to be out for a while, etc. Injuries and poor performance from one of their star players destroyed the this season 2020: 1st in Central Division, FGM Champion (54-6)The were the #2 Seed entering the playoffs. After a 1st Round bye, the defeated their Windy City rivals, the , in the 2nd Round. In the World Series, the were matched against the #1 Seed . The jumped out to an early lead and led wire to wire to emerge as the 2020 FGM Champion. The Cubs roster will have a personnel transfer with the and the Cubs will be managed by Brent, the current GM. The transfer was made possible by the mid-season announcement by the 2020 GM that he was departing at the end of the season. 2019: 2nd in NL Central (113-49)The Cubs ended up making the playoffs as a Wild Card team. The Cubs defeated the Giants in the Wild Card Round, but they fell to the Phillies in the NLDS. The Cubs have a bright future because it has a strong rotation and some potent hitters. The Cubs will have a new GM in 2020 with the announcement that the present GM will be leaving FGM during the off-season. 2018: 1st in NL Central (107-55)The Cubs found themselves of another GM as nonsense decided to leave FGM at the conclusion of the 2017 playoffs. Enter hockeygoon33, a GM who jumped in and led his team to an NL Central Division win. As a division winner, the Cubs got to a bye as the Wild Card teams battled it out. The bye was not a positive, however, as the Cubs were eliminated by the Colorado Rockies in the NLDS. 2017: 2nd in NL Central (109-53)After winning a championship the previous season, jpmanchester decided to pursue other challenges and announced his resignation at mid-season. After a week, a new GM, nonsense, took over the team and the Cubs qualified for the playoffs as a Wild Card team. In the Wild Card Round, the Cubs defeated the Giants once again. In the NLDS, the Cubs eliminated the Phillies in rather convincing fashion. In the NLCS, the Cubs met defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2016: FGM WS Champion 1st in NL Central (129-28)2016 was good to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did they win the NL Central, they entered the playoffs as the #1 Seed. In the NLDS, the Cubs dominated the Giants and advanced to the next round. In the NLCS, the Cubs met a division rival in the St. Louis Cardinals. The week-long matchup ended as the previous one did, a dominant Cubs victory. After disposing of their NL foes, the Cubs advanced to the FGM World Series for a two week match against their Windy City rivals, the Chicago White Sox. The Series was very competitive, and the difference between the two teams was a measly 60 points, with the Cubs being crowned as the FGM Champion. 2015: 1st in NL Central (74-16)The Cubs climb to success continued as the Cubs entered the playoffs as the NL #4 Seed. The #4 Cubs disposed of the #5 Giants in the Wildcard matchup and then upended the #1 seed Dodgers to advance to the Championship Series. The NLCS was the end of the line for the Cubs as the Phillies prevailed. 2014: 2nd in NL Central (101-40)The Cubs were under new management for the 2014 season. Jpmanchester took over the team and the Cubs climbed to 2nd place in the NL Central and increased their win total. But, alas, in the old format of having the last week of the regular season determine the Wild Card team, the Cubs came up short and missed the playoffs. 2013: 3rd in NL Central (97-44)Even though the Cubs finished with the 6th best overall record, they did not qualify for the playoffs. With a strong rotation, if the Cubs can add an impact bat or two, the future looks bright. 2012: 6th in NL Central (76-86)A 13-game improvement and still a 6th place finish. That is how tough the NL Central is and what the Cubs had to battle all season long. Rookie of the year Mike Trout is the reason to watch the Cubs. They also have other young stars and plenty of cash to infuse in other talent. Watch out for the Cubs in the next couple years. 2011: 6th in NL Central (63-99)The Cubs had one of the worst seasons in years, but it can be argued as one of their most successful. In one season, former Angels GM Kdoc09 dealt away high priced veterans, acquired Strasburg, Chatwood and other young pitchers, and freed up over $95m in cap space for 2012. 2010: 5th in NL Central (80-82)Many new faces were brought in by new Cubs GM, Mike Bridgestone. It first appeared as if he was rebuilding the farm, but then he exchanged new prospects for more veterans. By the time free agency came along, many of the expensive contracts inherited were gone, but key players acquired in such trades such as Jose Reyes, Brandon Phillips, and Chris Carpenter never stayed. That was the price that had to be paid, but it enabled the Cubs to have a farm, compete with veterans, and spend in free agency come 2011. The team finished just under 0.500 for what most would call a successful season for the Cubs. Mike retired in the off-season due to time constraints and was immediately replaced by the one time Giants GM, Kris Doughery. Kris' experience within the league should bode well for a team that is looking to add a few key pieces going into 2011. 2009: 5th in NL Central (73-89)Tiny Tim did nothing to fix the hex that Jim Hendry put on the team with the overpaid veteran contracts. Despite having an early lead in the standings, the team faltered just like the real life one did. ManagementBrent H. ( Brent) [9/28/20 - Present ] Doug M. DMarch47 (1/31/20 - 9-27-20) Art A. hockeygoon33 (10-18-18 - 1/1/20) Carl F. Nonsense (6-28-18 - 10-17-18) Jon jpmanchester (1-1-14 - 6-22-18) Kris Doughery ( KDoc09) [11/11/10 - 10-24-13] Mike Bridgestone ( bridgestone) [10/14/09 - 11/10/10] Tim Hillinski ( verto) [7/1/09 - 10/2/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 04:27:12 PM »
New York Mets History  2020: 3rd in East Division (43-17)The 2020 season was a great step forward for the . Led by Freddie Freeman and Fernando Tatis, Jr., the were very competitive and that improvement bodes well for the future. There was a management change at the start of the season. Ceri (zephyr22) began the season as a co-GM, but had to ascend to GM when the other co-GM disappeared once again. Under her leadership, the should be a force in 2021. 2019: 4th in NL East (54-108)The have suffered from poor front office decisions and a lack of activity. Needless to say, 2019 illustrates the fact that a leadership change is need—which is exactly what will happen in 2020. Fortunately, the new GM will have a sizable amount of cap to spend on free agents. 2018: 5th in NL East (37-125)The gained a new GM late in free agency and lancelot2407 was able to add some MIs and Cs, but much more is needed if the are going to be competitive in the NL East. Hopefully, with a sizable amount of cap dollars available, the will continue their rebuilding process. 2017: 4th in NL East (37-125)This was a trying season for the Metropolitans. Although the team roster seemed in good shape, the GM was unceremoniously booted from ProFSL at mid-season and the team was rudderless for a bit The then hired a new GM during the season in Orange Country. He immediately initiated a rebuilding plan and traded away many of the team’s assets for prospects and cap relief. He built a nest egg of $88.0m, but didn’t really utilize those monetary assets to acquire any impact free agents and the team record reflects that. He did extend Freddie Freeman to a league high salary of $20.0m. 2016: 2nd in NL East (107-51)With an everyday lineup featuring Chris Davis, Freddie Freeman, and Jean Segura, along with a rotation anchored by CC Sabathia, Doug Fister, and James Shields, the were more competitive, but still finished 18 games behind the division leader. Nonetheless, the future looks bright. 2015: 2nd in NL East (53-37)The reins were passed by Corey to his handpicked replacement, Kris (speedster1413). The tried to replicate the previous season, but fell short and finished 9.5 gms behind the division winning in the NL East. The new GM has to do some work to improve his roster to return to the playoffs. 2014: 1st in NL East (77-64)After capturing their first NL East Division title, the went into the playoffs as the NL #3 seed. The team underperformed in the NLDS and were given an early exit by the , however, the season has to be viewed as a success by GM Corey. 2013: 3rd in NL East (80-61)The plateaued a bit and virtually the same record as the season before. But, there was an improvement in the standings as they climbed one notch and finished 3rd in the NL East. With the addition of Prince Fielder, Carl Crawford, and Hyun Jin Ryu, the seem poised to do better in 2014. 2012: 4th in NL East (80-82)An 18-game improvement went largely unnoticed for GM of the Year voting, but the job Corey has done has not gone unnoticed. The Mets almost had a winning record in 2012 thanks to Fielder, Freeman, plenty of offensive depth, and talented veteran pitching. This is by far their best record in FGM history. The last time the Mets had a winning record was in 2008 when they finished 89-73. 2011: 4th in NL East (62-100)Failure to sign FA with available cap space and inactivity office going into the season led to Joseph's dismissal at the beginning of the season. At the time, the Mets were ranked the worse team in the league power rankings. All of this after a 131-194 record. over the past two years. After five weeks of searching for a GM, Corey Ramsey, GM of the reigning AL Champion New York Yankees decided to take on the challenge of the Mets and move from the Bronx to Queens. He brought in favored youngster Freddie Freeman and a few other young prospects as the Mets looked ahead to the off-season after losing 100 games in 2011. 2010: 4th in NL East (71-91)David Ludlum stepped in as the 2nd GM of the fantasy franchise and delivered by trading away core players. Gone were Delgado, Reyes, Wright, and F-Mart... enter in Todd Helton, Chris Carpenter, Brad Hawpe, Jermaine Dye, and Alfonso Soriano. He had an affinity to older veterans. He decided to resign in February and immediately came in Todd DeWitte. Todd had very little to work with during the 2010 season. He gave some big bonuses to available prospects, eventually cut Soriano, and looked forward to the draft as the team did poorly again. Todd had to resign from his position at the end of the season. The Mets hired their native son, Joseph Jaquez, to take the helm of the front office just days later. 2009: 5th in NL East (59-103)The real life Mets were pretty bad thanks to poor executive decisions and many injuries to key players. The fantasy Mets did even worse due to poor management on top of those problems. ManagementCeri ( zephyr22) [1/4/20 - Present] Eric ( Eric) [1/4/20 - 7-1-20] Lance ( lancealot2407) [2/22/18 - 1/1/20] Reid B. ( Orange Country) [9/1/17 - 11/1/18] Kris Doughtery ( speedster18413) [1/15/16 - 7/1/17] Corey Ramsey ( Corey) [5/11/11 - 1-15-16] Joseph Jaquez ( R.A. Dickey 43) [10/11/10 - 4/5/11] Todd DeWitte ( Green) [2/19/10 - 10/9/10] David Ludlum ( thelazydude) [11/14/09 - 2/19/10] Chris Oney ( Chris Oney) [7/1/09 - 11/3/09]
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« on: February 19, 2010, 03:30:29 PM »
Chicago White Sox History 2021: 2nd in AL Central (86-76)The finished above .500, but we?re a distant 2nd in the AL Central, finishing 19 games out of 1st. The missed the playoffs for the first time in 5 years and the roster went through some changes. 2022 will be a challenging season for the as they will look to re-tool and make it back to the post-season. 2020: 3rd in Central Division (48-12)The certainly lived up to their GMs name: They were LockednLoaded. With a strong rotation led by Trevor Bauer and Jacob DeGrom, and with Jackie Bradley, Jr having a career year, the entered the playoffs as the #6 Seed. In a close matchup, the Pale Hose dispatched the #3 Seed . Then in the 2nd Round, the Sox met up with their Windy City rivals, the . They battled, but the Cubbies came out on top and ended what must be considered a very successful season for the . 2019: 1st in AL Central (107-55)The won the Division by some forty games as it dominated the AL Central. The Pale Hose entered the playoffs with high hopes after their marvelous regular season, but that enthusiasm was quickly quelled by the eventual FGM Champions . The bats went into a downward spiral and the Sox were crushed in the ALDS. 2018: 1st in AL Central (120-42)After winning the AL Central by 20 games, the had the misfortune of playing:TB: in the ALDS. , the eventual AL Champion, cruised to a 300 point victory over the and eliminated them from post-season play. 2017: 2nd in AL Central (105-57)2016: World Series Runner-up, 2nd in AL Central (80-75)Dan 2015: 4th in AL Central (34-56)Dan 2014: 3rd in AL Central (65-76)Dan Wood took over the in the offseason. The jumped up two notches in the standings with their increase of 17 in the win column. Adding Christian Yelich, Carlos Gomez, Jacob DeGrom, and Homer Bailey helped raise the team’s competitive level and its fortunes are improving. 2013: 5th in AL Central (48-93)The bottom has really fallen out. Neglect and inactivity by their GM led the Sox to the bottom of the AL Central. Jose Reyes and Justin Masterson were bright spots, but overall, the has two priorities: an engaged GM and an infusion of talent up and down the roster. 2012: 3rd in AL Central (87-73)A new GM took over the after the start of the season. With a pitching corp anchored by Clayton Kershaw and Johnny Cueto, the Sox had an respectable season, but without a core group of everyday players to rely on, they missed the playoffs. 2011: 4th in AL Central (80-82)Prior to the all-star break, Rick had moved on and the White Sox found a replacement. It was a sad moment felt by many in the league as he was a pillar member of both the league and ProFSL. The team then dropped in the standings as it went through a transition process in the front office. Prior to that, he had acquired plenty of young talent such as Pedro Alvarez and Mark Trumbo to set up the team for the future. The young team heads into 2012 with plenty of cap space. 2010: 3rd in AL Central (85-77)The new GM, Rick Straus, made many trades in order to get the team into shape for the 2010 season. Along with farm additions such as Mike Minor and Matt Dominguez, newcomers included Nick Markakis, Brian Fuentes and Andre Ethier. Despite their strong record, the White Sox traded away Paul Konerko and Markakis in the middle of the season. The team had viable replacements and stayed in the middle of the AL Central race until the final weeks. 2009: 4th in AL Central (72-90)The White Sox mirrored their real life counterparts except that the fantasy team did less to get better and lost more games (extrapolated record). This resulted in new management going into 2010. ManagementJames M. ( LockednLoaded) [11/8/16 - Present] Dan W. ( DanWood) [11/11/13 - 11-1-16] Lyman Paige ( Bap9) [7/11/11 - 11/1/13] Rick Straus ( BHows) [11/3/09 - 7/5/11] Aaron Goldsmith ( dealey99) [7/1/09 - 11/3/09]
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