1998 Peace Frog's .500 (without bob) .463 (overall)
I still feel that this team worked well overall. I avoided most of my
rookie mistakes by realizing W's and L's on pitcher ratings meant alot,
and saving my sentimental picks of grizzled Minnesota veterans for later
in the draft. My strategy going in to the draft was to get a very
balanced team. Above average offensive players up and down my lineup,
and great defense. The weak pitching staff was not my intention but
taking Garciaparra, and Biggio with my first two picks sealed that. I
did'nt have the one high impact threat in my lineup that I needed to
make this team a winner. I'm still happy with the teams win-loss record
considering I was near the bottom in both team batting and pitching.
1. Craig Biggio 2B
2. J.T. Snow 1B
3. Nomar Garciaparra SS
4. Tim Salmon LF
5. Tony Clark DH
6. Jim Edmonds CF
7. Pudge Rodriguez C
8. Travis Fryman 3B
9. Rich Becker RF
(it looked great on paper)
-Garciaparra was the teams offensive MVP, and was the most consistent
threat. The offense as a whole seemed streaky at best and it rarely
clicked completely. The defense bailed the team out of alot of jams.
This team really sparkled at times, but other times (playing Bob) it
seemed pretty hopeless. I hope to get it all clicking in '99.