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[PCT] DK Žalgiris '24
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| quadsas |
Posted on 06-08-2024 16:12
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Žalgiris is BACK to clap some cheeks.
After achieving the main goal of survival last year, the staff is ready for squad transformation into a (sort of) fully regional one. This means quite a bit of maneuvering during offseasons due to much shorter list of available riders, but Žalgiris is ready to take on that challenge.
Renewals went pretty well for us. We did have to, for my money, overpay for some riders who we did not have intentions of selling, but we also did not want to have the repeat of Beniušis debacle and waste our time and money in free agency. All the riders we were looking to sell have reduced their salaries bar Moscon due to his training, but we be chillin. We have bid adieu to Rasmus Guldhammer, Max Losch (shock), Martin Laas, Mateo Frankovic, Carl Fredrik Hagen, Murilo Affonso, Jesus Herrada and Wojciech Pszczolarski. We thank some of them for their service.
Here's the current SQUAD
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | Age | Wage | Old Wage | THE DIFF |  | Kristoffer Halvorsen | 76 | 58 | 65 | 63 | 74 | 71 | 80 | 70 | 81 | 80 | 70 | 61 | 68 | 28 | 400,000 | 470,000 | -70,000 |  | Gianni Moscon | 71 | 73 | 80 | 66 | 76 | 77 | 75 | 53 | 59 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 30 | 240,000 | 180,000 | +60,000 |  | Dion Smith | 69 | 78 | 75 | 68 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 65 | 31 | 150,000 | 185,000 | -35,000 |  | Rokas Kmieliauskas | 73 | 68 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 60 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 66 | 79 | 24 | 140,000 | 225,000 | -85,000 | | Mantas Januskevicius | 71 | 73 | 75 | 70 | 75 | 76 | 74 | 55 | 68 | 74 | 78 | 69 | 69 | 25 | 109,000 | 50,000 | +59,000 |  | Kristaps Budenieks | 69 | 75 | 75 | 63 | 70 | 75 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 74 | 75 | 72 | 61 | 29 | 90,000 | 80,000 | +10,000 | | Justas Beniusis | 71 | 69 | 60 | 79 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 56 | 57 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 78 | 27 | 120,000 | 200,000 | -80,000 | | Venantas Lasinis | 69 | 77 | 72 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 74 | 59 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 69 | 74 | 27 | 85,000 | 100,000 | -15,000 |  | Vadim Pronskiy | 64 | 77 | 73 | 63 | 73 | 72 | 77 | 58 | 61 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 63 | 26 | 90,000 | 85,000 | +5,000 |  | Sebastian Schönberger | 66 | 72 | 76 | 59 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 59 | 30 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 0 |  | Mihkel Räim | 74 | 62 | 67 | 61 | 73 | 72 | 75 | 71 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 68 | 74 | 31 | 50,000 | 55,000 | -5,000 |  | Juan Sossa | 67 | 70 | 74 | 57 | 74 | 71 | 72 | 55 | 61 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 23 | 100,000 | 170,000 | -70,000 |  | Aleksandr Bereznyak | 69 | 69 | 65 | 72 | 68 | 73 | 66 | 57 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 68 | 72 | 23 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 0 |  | Brandon Rodriguez | 74 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 60 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 67 | 66 | 23 | 50,000 | 75,000 | -25,000 | | Gustas Raugala | 71 | 66 | 67 | 71 | 68 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 58 | 64 | 65 | 71 | 72 | 23 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 0 |
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| quadsas |
Posted on 06-08-2024 16:26
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It's time to go post sponsored by AFTV
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Pot | Wage | | Kristoffer Halvorsen | 76 | 58 | 65 | 63 | 74 | 71 | 80 | 70 | 81 | 80 | 70 | 61 | 68 | 77.94 | 4.100 | 28 | 6 | 400,000 |
Yes, it was not a windup, Halvorsen IS leaving. A true LEDGE in Lithuania, Kristoffer is looking for a new challenge. Still in his prime, a true superstar (at very least in PCT) should be of interest to any team in every division. We wish to buy the bank upon completion of the transfer.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Pot | Wage | | Gianni Moscon | 71 | 73 | 80 | 66 | 76 | 77 | 75 | 53 | 59 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 77.19 | 4.100 | 30 | 5 | 240,000 |
One of biggest flops last year, Moscon is obviously a great rider and his underperformance can be chalked up to anti Lithuania bias and active rigging against Žalgiris. Should be a fantastic signing for any team in the increasingly competitive CT division
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Pot | Wage | | Dion Smith | 69 | 78 | 75 | 68 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 65 | 76.33 | 4.100 | 31 | 5 | 150,000 |
Žalgiris simply wasn't the right team for Dion. He can be utilised in much better way for teams more constructed to his strengths. Smith is likely to also dominate CT if given opportunity
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Pot | Wage | | Juan Sossa | 67 | 70 | 74 | 57 | 74 | 71 | 72 | 55 | 61 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 71.99 | 3.28 | 23 | 5 | 100,000 | | Aleksandr Bereznyak | 69 | 69 | 65 | 72 | 68 | 73 | 66 | 57 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 68 | 72 | 70.08 | 3.29 | 23 | 4 | 50,000 | | Brandon Rodriguez | 74 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 60 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 67 | 66 | 70.05 | 3.28 | 23 | 4 | 50,000 |
A collection of talents headlined by Sossa. Possibly interesting to all the various regional teams that are currently in the tour. We have no intention of keeping any of them, which you should understand what that means.
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| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | XP | Age | Pot | Wage | | Kristaps Budenieks | 69 | 75 | 75 | 63 | 70 | 75 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 74 | 75 | 72 | 61 | 75.06 | 4.100 | 29 | 2 | 90,000 | | Vadim Pronskiy | 64 | 77 | 73 | 63 | 73 | 72 | 77 | 58 | 61 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 63 | 74.81 | 4.100 | 26 | 5 | 90,000 |
These two fellows can also be pried away from Žalgiris. We do not have any strong loyalties toward them and they can be a nice boost to any team.
bye bye now
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 09-08-2024 12:15
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Good renewals for you, but probably some work to be done to get some new leaders. Kmieliauskas won't be able to do it all on his own, though he'll probably be the best TT rider we ever had with us for quite some time.
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| Booker |
Posted on 09-08-2024 12:33
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Oooh some very interesting riders there on the block. You're nearly able to be going fully Baltic it seems...
I like the write-up style as well, all business, no fluff  |
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| quadsas |
Posted on 11-08-2024 20:11
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Booker wrote:
Oooh some very interesting riders there on the block. You're nearly able to be going fully Baltic it seems...
I like the write-up style as well, all business, no fluff
It would be extremely hard to field a competitive PCT Baltic only team currently, it would take Evonik to completely drop the Latvians , but I am committed towards CIS/Good Europe only roster (except talents). It will take some time, but at very least Lithuania is in decent spot now as well. And yes riders are without a doubt interesting, they sure better be cause I am gooning thinking of the money.
I am all business indeed, I never chat complete nonsense to people, no sir.
kandesbunzler26 wrote:
Good renewals for you, but probably some work to be done to get some new leaders. Kmieliauskas won't be able to do it all on his own, though he'll probably be the best TT rider we ever had with us for quite some time.
My overinflated ego thinks I can use my overpowered charisma (aka money) to make it so there is very little work getting my leaders. But the self imposed limitation definitely hurts, there aren't enough leaders to wait and pick out the bargains, I have to actively go get them currently.
Kmieliauskas will be 85TT, but we are still 4-5 (?) years away from that, nothing to worry about 
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 12-08-2024 00:26
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Wow, some big names on the block and Moscon too! Though your hype can be intimidating at times, Halvorsen should certainly command a huge fee as you say and excited to see what you do with it. Interested how you further go into the regional project, seems like last season did what you wanted and now a "transformation" is always fun to watch.
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| quadsas |
Posted on 14-08-2024 10:47
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jandal7 wrote:
Wow, some big names on the block and Moscon too! Though your hype can be intimidating at times, Halvorsen should certainly command a huge fee as you say and excited to see what you do with it. Interested how you further go into the regional project, seems like last season did what you wanted and now a "transformation" is always fun to watch.
Moscon slander is NOT tolerated. YoU cAn attribute his worst alltime output to x y z (such as shit managers hAHaha).
We will waste all the money Lithuanian National Stadium style
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| liefwarrior |
Posted on 14-08-2024 23:51
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The Lithuanian core gets stronger each year; and there are opportunities to bring some of those who are missing back into the fold. Still, somewhat surprised by the decision to transferlist Halvorsen; although I guess you have never been anything but utilitarian.
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| quadsas |
Posted on 16-08-2024 21:11
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liefwarrior wrote:
The Lithuanian core gets stronger each year; and there are opportunities to bring some of those who are missing back into the fold. Still, somewhat surprised by the decision to transferlist Halvorsen; although I guess you have never been anything but utilitarian.
Norway is notorious for yoinking Lithuanian children, therefore Halvorsen has to go !! Well, he has to go for acceptable price, I can always head canon the reasoning to stay.
Also, doing transfers is fun and exciting, I can't imagine just staying put for entire year and barely changing your team up, that is boring as hell !!
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Posted on 22-11-2024 01:49
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 17-08-2024 01:16
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Halvorsen leaving. Woah
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 17-08-2024 01:40
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It'll be interesting to see the direction you take the team with some big departures on the cards. Definitely at least 1 rider who I have an interest in so we'll for sure have some discussions.
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| quadsas |
Posted on 18-08-2024 02:03
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Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
It'll be interesting to see the direction you take the team with some big departures on the cards. Definitely at least 1 rider who I have an interest in so we'll for sure have some discussions.
Will be interesting to me also. It's rough when you cut the database down by 80% or so, but the dopamine rush from all the correct flags is worth it. We will gladly donate an unneeded flag to your roster.
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| SotD |
Posted on 18-08-2024 07:54
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Some very interesting riders here. In particular Sossa, Smith, Budenieks and Pronskiy all could make a brilliant fit in our MO setup. I think we have been after all 4 in the past also
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 19-08-2024 11:16
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Lots of changes coming up in Lithuania. Will be interesting to see how the team looks going into the new season.
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| quadsas |
Posted on 22-08-2024 20:37
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SotD wrote:
Some very interesting riders here. In particular Sossa, Smith, Budenieks and Pronskiy all could make a brilliant fit in our MO setup. I think we have been after all 4 in the past also
They are very eager to join a fellow PCT team and then terrorise me by scoring 3x points
AbhishekLFC wrote:
Lots of changes coming up in Lithuania. Will be interesting to see how the team looks going into the new season.
Probably worse than it does now.
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| quadsas |
Posted on 27-08-2024 22:28
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The Balts
The biggest signing we've ever done. Videika. is. BACK.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | OVR | Age | Wage | | Airidas Videika | 74 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 79 | 51 | 65 | 68 | 73.63 | 30 | 50,000 |
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Next up, the TRUE LITHUANIAN SUPERSTAR, Mr. Very Nice Rider, It's Your Privilege To Have Him Guy, definitely not the only legit rider Lithuania has produced in 20 years.
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | Wage | | Aivaras Mikutis | 71 | 66 | 72 | 70 | 67 | 71 | 66 | 71 | 60 | 72 | 68 | 60 | 70 | 50,000 | | Aivaras Mikutis | 71 | 71 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 74 | 71 | 71 | 60 | 72 | 68 | 60 | 75 | SR | | Aivaras Mikutis | 74 | 66 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 67 | 76 | 60 | 72 | 69 | 60 | 70 | CB+CS |
Certainly leaning towards SR path as I do not see much value with those backups in the 2nd path. Also SR path is more conducive to training, even though he is so far down the list of people to train, but you never know.
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| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | Wage | | Kristians Belohvosciks | 70 | 60 | 62 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 67 | 69 | 65 | 72 | 50,000 | | Kristians Belohvosciks | 77 | 60 | 63 | 74 | 73 | 76 | 70 | 62 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 65 | 79 | Track-TT |
Now this guy is actually quite exciting. A definite contender to become best prologue specialist in the world if I decide to. Very happy to have him.
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oh yeah half the team also left us.
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| knockout |
Posted on 27-08-2024 22:35
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Great trio. I always liked the look of Videika, Mikutis looks really cool with multiple paths and of course i always love to see a solid latvian picked up. Please train him to the best prologue specialist in the world!
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| quadsas |
Posted on 28-08-2024 12:57
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@KO
oh yeah baby. not sure if prologue comment was sarcastic, but having both an 85TT and 85PRL guy would be quite a special achievement.
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Added yet another talent to our world renowned academy
| Nat. | Name | FL | MO | HI | TT | ST | RS | RC | CB | SP | AC | FG | DH | PR | Wage |  | Gal Glivar | 68 | 65 | 70 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 66 | 58 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 67 | 75,000 | | Gal Glivar | 71 | 72 | 78 | 67 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 58 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 68 | HI+C | | Gal Glivar | 71 | 74 | 75 | 73 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 58 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 74 | SR |
Definitely a nice rideroo, can always go a bit kookoo and go for SR path, I don't even remember how I came up with that first path, I think it could be optimised too
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 28-08-2024 21:34
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2 great talents, a very versatile Mikutis and Videika. Very solid.
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| sammyt93 |
Posted on 28-08-2024 21:49
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Judging by how much Knockout wanted Gabby before I eventually sold him I don't think that prologue comment is sarcastic
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