Ah the preseason. Where all the hopes and dreams of the huge offseason updates water the eyes of the youngsters in anticipation. Only to have the reality shake the core of one's confidence. I have learned over the years not to invest too much in the preseason, its more for the GMs and the simmers to get their process streamlined, and not exactly about how a team may actually function in the season. But its fun to see games simmed again if its been a long offseason and seeing the team come together again is always great. New expectations are formed and the anticipation of the season being so close makes it all worth while. The rookies, with their eager enthusiasm and the veterans, with their realistic enthusiasm all arrive to play for the team. The Anaheim Outlaws took some hits in the preseason but we are all confident that it will not be an accurate representation of the future. But we shall see. That's what makes this league fun and engaging.