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Subject: RIBC 2007: Regular Season Discussion #1
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Sun, Apr 01, 2007, 14:52
We'll use this thread for RIBC discussion during the regular season.
I'm working on the usual standings page, which should be available sometime tomorrow.
Please don't change your team name once the season starts. The RIBC standings program will calculate standings over any range of dates, but requires that all team names remain constant. If you want to rename your team, do it now. |
| 1 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sun, Apr 01, 2007, 23:29
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holy crap was that geddy lee I just saw on the espn fantasy baseball commercial?
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| 2 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Sun, Apr 01, 2007, 23:33
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I'm bummed that Hermanson draft pick turned out to be a flop. New it was a risk but I didn't think he would get cut from the team. ouch.
Also not thrilled with Rogers getting hurt either. Not off to a good start.
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| 3 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sun, Apr 01, 2007, 23:37
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yeah picked up hermanson in a couple of yahoo drafts yesterday, then I cut him almost immediately.
hilarious
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| 4 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sun, Apr 01, 2007, 23:39
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the guitar is being auctioned at ebay, autographed by Peter Gammons and Geddy Lee. : )
the auction
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| 5 | blue hen @chicago
ID: 40320120
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 00:51
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The Geddy Lee commercials are great. There are a few versions on YouTube, including a long (1:30) version. My favorite part is Carlos Lee.
Looks like Team Blue Hen is off to a great start! Eckstein with three hits! Not quite like 2004 when Giambi's homer at 5 AM put me in first place in the first inning of the first game of the first season of RIBC. I still have the screenshot.
Good luck to the rest of you this year - there are five more spots you can take.
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| 6 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 09:01
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Gee, thanks, Carpenter.
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| 7 | Guru
ID: 4536211
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 14:25
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RIBC standings
This page will be updated daily. You can get there via this link, or you can click on the RIBC icon on the left panel of the blurb page.
Let me know if you notice anything that's not working properly.
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| 8 | Building 7
Sustainer
ID: 171572711
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 17:17
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I am now updating my fantasy baseball resume to include:
"Prior first place leader of the RIBC. "
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| 9 | Athletics Guy
ID: 12335118
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 19:50
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What is the AB column? I know I have more than 0 At Bats.
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| 10 | Guru
ID: 4536211
Mon, Apr 02, 2007, 20:15
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It's now fixed.
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| 11 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Tue, Apr 03, 2007, 14:17
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I think it looks much better now than it did yesterday ;-)
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| 12 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Tue, Apr 03, 2007, 16:12
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Normally you wouldn't think an injury to Guzman would have a lot of impact, but this certainly isn't going to help Guru's gamble that Lopez would quickly earn 2B eligibility now that Lopez shifts back to SS for a while.
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| 13 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Tue, Apr 03, 2007, 16:13
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I have just released Adam Miller (aka Davis Romero) back into the pond.
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| 14 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, Apr 05, 2007, 18:18
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During a draft I make sure to draft back up players and try to cover as many positions as I can in case of injury and off-days. I always wonder though whether actually playing the backup on an off-day hurts or helps your stats in the long run. Is it worth starting Feliz, Punto, Wily Mo just because they are playing and a slot is open? Sure they might get hot on that day, but I wonder what their net effect for a whole year is? For now I'm starting them, but so far they have hurt.
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| 15 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Thu, Apr 05, 2007, 18:50
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I actually start Feliz in my "negative" league. He's a stud there because he actually plays and plays badly.
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| 16 | holt
ID: 590581711
Thu, Apr 05, 2007, 19:29
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LOL
think a lot it depends on the opposing SP. I kept erstad benched today because of the matchup, he went 0-4.
seems like most of wily mo's starts should be good matchups for him. kinda wish he had lasted a little longer in the draft.
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| 17 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, Apr 05, 2007, 23:37
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Apparently Feliz is so bad they wouldn't even let him start today, so that probably saved me some points right there ;)
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| 18 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Apr 06, 2007, 09:20
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Team ERA: 9.14
Team WHIP: 1.94
nice start...
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| 19 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Fri, Apr 06, 2007, 10:12
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Hey, at least you've managed a Win! ;)
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| 20 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Fri, Apr 06, 2007, 10:54
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I'm hoping my season isn't defined by what A-Rod did last night. Bases loaded and the chance to break out and he pops up. When drafting him #2 overall I was counting on him knocking those runs in. Hopefully that is just a small blip on a great season for him.
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| 21 | holt
ID: 590581711
Fri, Apr 06, 2007, 17:44
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i took him #1 last year and traded him sometime in may if I remember right.
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| 22 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 354152921
Sat, Apr 07, 2007, 10:48
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I'm not sure how much faith to put into the Yahoo stats today...
SS Jhonny Peralta (Cle - SS)
Sea PPD 1/2 0 2 0 .500 1.000
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| 23 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Sat, Apr 07, 2007, 16:28
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No pop up this time!
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| 24 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Sat, Apr 07, 2007, 19:47
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STL, not a bad Grand Slam by Arod today huh?
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| 25 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Sat, Apr 07, 2007, 20:16
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Loooking to pick up some steals if someone is looking to move anyone. Lemme know..
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| 26 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sun, Apr 08, 2007, 16:32
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I'd like to pick up a hitter. I have some extra middle infield guys to offer up and perhaps some starting pitching. Just want a corner guy that plays every day.
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| 27 | holt
ID: 590581711
Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 15:58
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who had april 9 in the brad lidge demotion pool?
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| 28 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 16:01
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I still hope the Phillies get him.
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| 29 | holt
ID: 590581711
Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 16:04
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you a braves fan?
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| 30 | Philsphan
Donor
ID: 301442416
Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 17:33
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He can't be any worse than what Manuel is putting out there. 7 runs in the 8th? Give me a break.
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| 31 | Philsphan
Donor
ID: 301442416
Mon, Apr 09, 2007, 22:24
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I think I have this fantasy thing down pat now. Play Zambrano when he gets lit up, bench him for his win. Play Pavano when he gets lit up, bench him for his start tonight.
Yup, I'll go pretty far with that stragety.
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| 32 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 03:29
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hmmm, I suddenly can't see my team page. the area where my roster should be is just the green background. also having probs with some other sites. javascript not working or something? I use firefox 2, update my java just to be sure, and java is enabled in my browser. I'm clueless.
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| 33 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 03:55
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I had the same problem with Firefox using the latest update of the "NoScript" extension. I allow yahoo.com all the time, but now also have to allow yimg.com.
It's a great add-on to Firefox for security.
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| 34 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 04:19
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i have no idea if that's my problem or not. would like to be able to set my lineup but i dunno what to do. maybe reinstall firefox? but then i lose all my bookmarks and stuff. clueless.
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| 35 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 04:22
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i never installed a noscript extension. i've done some googling and see that others have had the same problem, but I can't find any explanations as to what the problem is or how to fix it.
it was working fine a few hours ago. ???
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| 36 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 04:30
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it's definitely some javascript issue. under FF options I just unchecked the box that says 'enable javascript' and now i can at least see my roster and make changes. it's not the cool new drag and release page. it looks a little odd, but at least I can set my roster for saturday. still, i need to get this fixed. it's driving me crazy.
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| 37 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 354152921
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 10:46
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holt, I'm using the latest version of Firefox with no problems. Have you changed anything recently? If you're running any add-ons, you can disable them under Tools > Add-ons and see if that helps at all.
By the way, Java and JavaScript are completely different, so updating Java won't help at all. Just an FYI before you bang your head trying to update Java to fix things some more.
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| 38 | holt
ID: 590581711
Sat, Apr 14, 2007, 16:06
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no I didn't change anything.
i dl'd the opera browser and it works, but I really dislike it for various reasons. would love to be able to use FF again.
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| 39 | Peter N.
ID: 58335314
Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 17:30
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VMart out and now Soriano out. What a way to start the season. Maybe Soriano being out is a good thing considering how bad he's sucked early on.
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| 40 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 18:21
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Actually, VMart is starting at C tonight.
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| 41 | Peter N.
ID: 58335314
Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 23:51
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Yeah, I meant to say Vmart had been out and now Soriano is out. Get one stud back and lose another.
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| 42 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Wed, Apr 18, 2007, 00:04
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I've lost Glaus and now Schmidt. I can live through Schmidt well enough but losing Glaus is tough.
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| 43 | Building 7
Sustainer
ID: 171572711
Wed, Apr 18, 2007, 08:34
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I've had 5 injuries, 3 guys on the DL. Not off to a good start. Plus I'm trying to carry Clemens. Now may be a good time to make an offer for Clemens, if anyone is interested. Somehow, I ended up with 5 closers and may trade one of them for a good hitter.
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| 44 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Wed, Apr 18, 2007, 09:00
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Got Quentin back, but still waiting on Carpenter and Bard. And Zimmerman may as well be on the DL...
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| 45 | Athletics Guy
ID: 11346421
Wed, Apr 18, 2007, 22:22
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Poor jtserb...
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| 46 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Wed, Apr 18, 2007, 22:29
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Oh No NoNo
D'Oh!
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| 47 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 09:17
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Ouch.
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| 48 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 10:32
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Just want to point this out because it doesn't happen often...
Guru is in last place. That's bad. What's worse is that he's in last place by a lot. 15th place (KKB) is closer to 8th place than he is to Guru. Ouch.
Similarly, Team Blue Hen is in 6th place, but closer to 1st than to 7th.
Maybe it's time to make a move, Guru?
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| 49 | Building 7
Sustainer
ID: 171572711
Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 17:09
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Not sure which is worse. Borowski's 81.00 ERA or his 9.00 WHIP today.
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| 50 | JTSERB
ID: 16611522
Fri, Apr 20, 2007, 02:44
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Ref to post 47
"Ouch" probally best decribes my benching of buerhle that game.
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| 51 | holt
ID: 50340153
Fri, Apr 20, 2007, 06:37
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is there a way to look at the 2006 RIBC standings as of April 20?
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| 52 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Fri, Apr 20, 2007, 10:41
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Plus, the 2004 standings link is broken. I want to relive my 14th place finish.
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| 53 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Apr 20, 2007, 11:09
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I'll fix the posted 2004 link. Here is the correct one:
2004 standings
For any prior season, the standings URL on any date uses this format:
http://rotoguru1.com/base/RIBC/20YY/RIBCMMDDYY.html
So, for example, the standings on April 20, 2006 (which reflects games through April 19) is here:
http://rotoguru1.com/base/RIBC/2006/RIBC041906.html
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| 54 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sun, Apr 22, 2007, 02:26
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This week's heroics have finally done it. I'm going to be in first place in the RIBC in the morning. It doesn't happen often, so I need to remember to savor it when it does.
The best part is that Hamels is also on my real-life team... double bonus!
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| 55 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sun, Apr 22, 2007, 05:56
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how I am leading this league in SB's, I have no idea.
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| 56 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 02:40
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Regarding all historic RIBC seasons (Majors and the qualifying leagues).
I just noticed there is a new commisioner feature in Yahoo Fantasy Baseball called EDIT LEAGUE HISTORY. If Guru want to set it up, for each year, it will allow him to select all related RIBC leagues from past seasons. When completed there will be an "ALL TIME" tab under standings.
Now you could see all the RIBC leagues history in one place.
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| 57 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 13:57
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I second the notion. Hell, even the RWF has a league history formula...
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| 58 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 22:14
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Note to self: quit thinking so much
I bench 1 pitcher all year, and it happened to be Suppan tonight. D'oh!
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| 59 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 22:27
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At least I started Kip Wells, ugh
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| 60 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Sat, Apr 28, 2007, 01:28
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I was sure I put Francoeur in the lineup the same time I put in Tulowitzki, not sure what happened, but at least he didn't go crazy and hit two HRs or something.
Would be nice if Torres could get a clean save, but at least he actually got a Save this time.
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| 61 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sat, Apr 28, 2007, 11:09
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still waiting for Wright to crank one. not feeling real proud of my 1st rd pick so far. why are there so many players hitting like little girls this year?
I'll probably be looking for good starting pitching and a middle infielder somewhere down the road, in case anyone is starting to look at such things.
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| 62 | Bags
ID: 2500120
Sat, Apr 28, 2007, 22:48
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Ichiro is available for trade. I am looking to improve at CL or a SP with good K rate.
Send me an email if interested.
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| 64 | Bags
ID: 2500120
Sat, May 05, 2007, 19:00
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Millwood to DL , this will be my 7th player to go to the DL. My team right now, blah!
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| 65 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sat, May 05, 2007, 19:59
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Man, what a difference a year makes. No Prior, Helton, and Gagne on my team this year.
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| 66 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sun, May 06, 2007, 09:37
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most of my team is still hitting like a bunch of chumps. an endless stream of 0-fers.
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| 67 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 354152921
Sun, May 06, 2007, 16:37
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Are you FRICKIN kidding me?! Chin-hui Tsao had given up a grand total of 1 hit, 2 walks, and 0 runs in 10.2 IP this season. I pick him up and he has this beautiful line today:
0.2 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Pretty much sums up my season so far.
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| 68 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Mon, May 07, 2007, 11:38
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I'm pretty surprised that LaRoche was in the system already. I figured he'd be an add like Pence and Butler. Probably best to stay away from these rookies anyway.
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| 69 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Mon, May 07, 2007, 12:19
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I really can't figure out how Yahoo adds a player. I used to think they were added to the database once when they first make the MLB, but that theory has been blown out of the water this season (Lincecum, LaRoche, etc...) Does it have to do with players being on the 40 man roster?
I matter too much in this league, but it's very frustrating in my keeper league. I wish they'd have a consistent policy.
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| 70 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Mon, May 07, 2007, 12:20
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That should say, ...It doesn't matter too much in this league...
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| 71 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Mon, May 07, 2007, 13:23
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I noticed. The ESPN guys made a concerted effort to add all sorts of prospects to their draft-day database. Specifically to solve this problem. But I'd imagine it happened anyway.
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| 72 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Mon, May 07, 2007, 14:29
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I actually think its more fair if they aren't added to the database. I'd rather see a play on waivers for their first call up to the bigs.
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| 73 | holt
ID: 50340153
Tue, May 08, 2007, 10:06
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I may be willing to part with a closer. what I need is a legitimate power hitter (good obp and slug) or a top SP. I have Papelbon, Hoffman, and Saito.
I'd prefer an infielder. my OF is a little crowded, but a multi-player deal could also be a possibility.
serious offers only please.
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| 74 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Wed, May 09, 2007, 19:07
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I'm looking to trade Andy Pettite (SP, NYY) for a good OBP hitter.
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| 75 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Wed, May 09, 2007, 19:21
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I hope Schilling and Bonds can get along well enough not to hurt the Chemistry of the Polacks.
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| 76 | holt
ID: 50340153
Wed, May 09, 2007, 21:03
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my hitters are now 3 for 25 so far today. nothing new there. just saying they still suck.
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| 77 | Bags
ID: 2500120
Thu, May 10, 2007, 01:30
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you need my guy.
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| 78 | holt
ID: 50340153
Thu, May 10, 2007, 07:19
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it's looking like it. I'm waiting to hear back on a trade offer I sent out. If it's not accepted and I don't get any better offers then I'm planning to pull the trigger. with my supposed big hitters struggling, I'm getting less and less tolerant of seeing Crosby and Harris in my SS and MI slots.
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| 79 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Thu, May 10, 2007, 10:18
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I am also looking for a middle infielder with some sock. I have outfielders and starting pitchers to spare...
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| 80 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, May 10, 2007, 11:06
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Figures,... now that Lopez finally gets his 2B eligibility, I clear out a SS.
This was a tough decision for me (Guillen for Papelbon.) Guillen has possibly been my best hitter. But I finally decided that Papelbon would help me significantly in the save cat, somewhat in the ratios, and maybe a little on Ks. Will I lose that much by replacing Guillen with some combo of Biggio/German/Lopez? Probably not. And I really need the rest of my hitters to pick up the pace, in any event.
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| 81 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, May 10, 2007, 11:22
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Sorry Holt, just now saw the offer. Certainly something I would have considered, but looks like you have something with Guru now. I'm pretty sure I checked my lineup yesterday so I'm guessing you just sent it out. Sorry if I missed it.
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| 82 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Thu, May 10, 2007, 18:42
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Counteroffer sent.
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| 83 | holt
ID: 50340153
Fri, May 11, 2007, 17:16
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Guru - hopefully Papelbon and Guillen work out for both of us. any time you want to process the trade is fine by me.
I planned to keep 3 closers another month or two to build more points in that category, but my hand was forced due to several of my hitters slumping. I've got to make up ground in OBP and SLG. If I can hold my ground in saves with Saito and Hoffman I should still do well in that category, and Guillen should give me a boost in several categories by season's end.
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| 84 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sun, May 13, 2007, 14:54
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just looking at the box scores today, and I see Marcum is pulled from the game while he has a no-hitter through 6 innings (pitch count only 78!).
anyone know what is up with that? I don't have Marcum on my team or anything. it just seems wrong to deny someone a shot at a no hitter.
btw, Frasor came in and promptly coughed up a long ball, putting Toronto down 1-0.
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| 85 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Sun, May 13, 2007, 16:31
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I heard it was just simply that he has been a reliever and they didn't want to try to stretch him out.
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| 86 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Sun, May 13, 2007, 20:03
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Interesting trade. I'm not sure I would have given up 4.5 months of Ichiro for a closer. However, players that depend on speed for much of their value can become ineffective quite suddenly. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Good luck to you both.
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| 87 | Building 7
Sustainer
ID: 171572711
Mon, May 14, 2007, 12:50
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We're both in the bottom of the standings, so it shouldn't matter much.
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| 88 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Mon, May 14, 2007, 18:33
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I hope I don't regret not picking up Guardado this morning. I have a couple guys on the DL already and was having trouble justifying another one. Just went to check on him again and of course Holt already got him, which could make losing Papelbon a bit less painful down the road for him.
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| 89 | holt
ID: 50340153
Tue, May 15, 2007, 00:30
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haha - I had initially put in a waiver claim on him, but then I figured there was a good chance he'd slip through so I cancelled it. probably foolish but it worked out and I got him anyway. if he turns out to be a serviceable closer then it will be a lot easier for me to trade for a good SP.
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| 90 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Tue, May 15, 2007, 01:06
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If I weren't happily married, I'd be out slumpbusting.
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| 91 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Thu, May 17, 2007, 10:47
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I am looking to trade one of my pitchers for a real masher. Anyone is available except K-Rod. Please offer real mashers and not fake mashers who once hit 30 home runs by accident.
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| 92 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Sat, May 19, 2007, 01:15
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Blue Hen, just a note that i passed you in the standings and im not looking back. STL cards here i come.
I other news Im looking for saves. I am willing to trade SP. Offer if ya wanna deal.
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| 93 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Sat, May 19, 2007, 01:43
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BH,was looking to try to offer you a masher, but the only good pitcher you have is K-Rod.. You call that a pitching staff? :)
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| 94 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sat, May 19, 2007, 04:00
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I send J.D. Drew and Kaz Matsui to Filthy for Jered Weaver.
I'm way short on IP's and need improvement in w's, k's, and ratios. I'm sitting better than expected in steals so Matsui is expendable. I've got some depth in the OF and I expect my overall offensive production to improve so I think parting with Drew is something my team can absorb (true he's been slumping but by season's end his numbers will look good, in my opinion). now hopefully Weaver lives up to my expectations.
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| 95 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sat, May 19, 2007, 19:41
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Nice one Serb. I guess you have a right to take a shot at me, since my comment might have been about Joe Crede or Adam LaRoche. Were those the mashers you were talking about?
All kidding aside, you don't seem to have a full pitching staff. Let's talk.
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| 96 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sun, May 20, 2007, 01:34
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Man, rough day today. I did manage a .390 OBP with 9 runs and 9 RBIs, but it could have been even more. With the ATL/BOS game rained out yesterday, I benched Big Papi (5/8 on base today) and Chipper (4/9 today with 8 total bases). I was so hung over from last night that I couldn't log in to set them back in the lineup. So that's 9 times on base on my bench. Plus Edmonds with two hits and a walk, but I don't really have a spot for him.
All in all, I gained a point and still have a headache.
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| 97 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Mon, May 21, 2007, 23:39
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BH, sent ya an offer lets get something done
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| 98 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Tue, May 22, 2007, 00:37
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Looking at the draft results as we are 1/4 done in the season.
Just some of the glaring ones, I'm sure there are alot of other steals and busts in the draft.
STEALS OF THE DRAFT
*Stats based on ranking of 25th or higher in Yahoo Ranks and drafted later than the 10th round*
Torri Hunter Drafted by Tosh 150th Pick overall
5th overall in the Yahoo Ranks
Magglio Ordonez Drafted by JTSERB Pick 177
4th overall in the Yahoo Ranks
Josh Beckett Drafted by StlCards Pick 186
Currently ranked 28 in Yahoo Ranks
Mike Lowell Drafted by Philly Phan 322 Overall
Currently Ranked 21 in Yahoo Ranks
Jorge Posada Drafted by Oaktown A's 151
Currently Ranked 23 in Yahoo Ranks
Brandon Phillips Drafted by Building 7 Pick 152
Currently Ranked 24 in Yahoo Ranks
DRAFT BUSTS
* Drafted in top 2 rounds and not ranked in the top 75 *
Albert Pujols drafted by Philly Phan 2nd Overall
Currently Ranked 141 in Yahoo Ranks
Bobby Abreu Drafted by Kafinated.net 4th Overall
Currently ranked 150 in Yahoo Ranks
Rayn Howard Drafted by Sanforders 5th Overall
Currently Ranked 329 in Yahoo Ranks
Lance Berkman drafted by Building 7 8th overall
Currently ranked 127 in Yahoo Ranks
Alfonso Soriano drafted by Peter N 10th Overall
Currently ranked 154 in Yahoo Ranks
Roy Halladay drafted by Filthy RIBC 13th Overall
Currently Ranked 279 in Yahoo Ranks
Joe Mauer Drafted by Flying Polack 21st Overall
Currently Ranked 209 in Yahoo Ranks
Miguel Tejada Drafted by Peter N. 23rd Overall
Currently Ranked 180 In Yahoo Ranks
Garret Atkins Drafted by Oaktown A's 24th Overall
Currently Ranked 627 in Yahoo Ranks
Manny Ramirez Drated by Buidling 7 25th Overall
Currently ranked 181 in Yahoo Ranks
Chris Carpenter Drafted by Kafenatid.net 29th Overall
Currently Ranked 374 In Yahoo Ranks
Jason Bay Drafted by Blue Hen 30st Overall
Currently Ranked 108 in Yahoo Ranks
When I was looking these up I couldn't believe how many guys drafted in the top 2 round are not living up to their respective draft status.
13 out of 32 or 41% have been busts
Team with most busts based on rankings
Peter N (2)
Bulding 7 (2)
Sanforders (2)
Kafinated.net (2)
Philly Phan (1)
Filthy RIBC (1)
Flying Polack (1)
Oaktown A's (1)
Blue Hen (1)
Steals were in a little more in line than what I expected. Like I said im sure there were much much, but I didnt have the time to look at them all.
6 or 24% out of the top 25 ranked player were drafted with pick 150 or later
Some of the players always had the potential, but prior injuries (Magglio) (Beckett) have hurt their draft position, but Torri Hunter ranked 5 is just insane!
Anyway these number mean nothing and will not show who will win of course just thought it was fun to look at.
Keep up the good work everyone been a great league.
JT
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| 99 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Tue, May 22, 2007, 02:38
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Just realized that my numbers were messed up. I was looking at yahoo's draft results and there order of the draft isnt the same. IT must be in order of how guru entered them. Probally should have figured when I seen Hafner number 1 and Abreu 4.. Oh well...
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| 100 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, May 22, 2007, 09:10
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Yahoo's rankings are based on their standard categories, and not on our league cats. So, for eaxmple, OBP and SLG aren't factored into hitter rankings.
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| 101 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Tue, May 22, 2007, 11:36
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Steal of the draft? How about Cole Hamels? Ted Lilly?
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| 102 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Tue, May 22, 2007, 11:37
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BH - I got you beat with your boy Oliver Perez in the 17th.
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| 103 | Philsphan
Donor
ID: 301442416
Tue, May 22, 2007, 13:30
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I would add Rowand to Lowell's name on my draft steals list. Even Hudson and Khalil Greene have outperformed Pujols.
To my "bust" list you can add Zambrano too. He has been very ugly so far.
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| 104 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Tue, May 22, 2007, 16:04
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Add Paul Konerko to my 'bust' list. Drafted 4.06 (pick 54) - Yahoo ranking of 319
Add James Shields to the 'steals' list. Drafted 20.06 (pick 310) - Yahoo ranking of 38
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| 105 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Tue, May 22, 2007, 16:53
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Sorry, 'serb - not really feeling that deal. Especially not adding a SP.
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| 106 | JTSERB
ID: 312231116
Tue, May 22, 2007, 20:21
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Post 100: Didn't know that thought it was automatically figured in. Im sure that would change things
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| 107 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, May 23, 2007, 11:34
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100/106 - I'm in several leagues at Yahoo, each with different statistical categories, and all show the identical rankings.
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| 108 | holt
ID: 50340153
Wed, May 23, 2007, 21:35
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ugh, Colon shelled by the Tigers and Gaudin taking a shutout into the 5th against the White Sox. of couse I started Colon and benched Gaudin. the sox had scored 28 runs in the previous 3 games... that's what I get for thinking.
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| 109 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sat, May 26, 2007, 21:33
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ugh. kennedy was Horrible tonight. against the orioles of all teams. I've benched at least 3 starters who got wins this week, and I've started some of the worst performances of the week. just disgusting. outside of ervin santana's home/road splits, I'm just about ready to pitch trends and matchups out the window. my SP's are just destroying my team this season.
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| 110 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sat, May 26, 2007, 21:35
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btw, I have Germano starting against Milwaukee tonight. if any of you have him going in other leagues, I'd advise you to pull out now while you still can.
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| 111 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Sat, May 26, 2007, 22:14
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Holt - I think your whole team consists of guys I go to pick up off the wire just to find them on your team!
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| 112 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sun, May 27, 2007, 01:55
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haha - there seems a lot of usable players on the wire this season. too bad I can't pack em all on my roster. I feel like I need a 30-man squad this year.
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| 113 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sun, May 27, 2007, 01:58
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hallelujah Germano! you got it done buddy!
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| 114 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sun, May 27, 2007, 02:46
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Of course, they all play positions that I already have filled. Unless you're talking about other guys. In which case, please tell me who they are and who I should drop.
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| 115 | Peter N.
ID: 334532623
Sun, May 27, 2007, 11:13
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If I could ever got stud production from my top 2 picks, Soriano and Tejada, then I just might be able to make some noise in this league. 'Cards is looking pretty damn tough right now though.
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| 116 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:35
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Valverde almost blew Davis' win. That would have been disappointing. Fortunately, Brandon Lyon was around to clean up the mess. I was so impressed that I went and picked Lyon up.
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| 117 | Flying Polack
Sustainer
ID: 378582811
Thu, May 31, 2007, 09:20
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I've got a glut of OFers if anyone needs one. I'm looking for an IF or crappy closer. Let me know if you're interested.
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| 118 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 10:07
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Probably wouldn't have made a difference but I already had a claim in on Hennessey before the trade was announced. If only they could have waited one more day, ugh. What does that do to the "suck meter" Holt? I was ROFLMAO when I first saw that.
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| 119 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 15:51
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I put a few trade offers there. Give them a look and let me know what you think.
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| 120 | holt
ID: 50340153
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 20:58
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the suck-o-meter is still in the red, unfortunately.
if you need a closer, I'm taking offers on any of em. gregg, hennessey, guardado may close soon, hoffman, possibly saito if the right offer comes along.
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| 121 | holt
ID: 50340153
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 22:07
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ug. david wright out with back spasms. what a disaster. I only have 5 hitters starting tonight. I'm not kidding.
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| 122 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 23:15
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That's not good on a Friday.
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| 123 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Fri, Jun 01, 2007, 23:51
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Holt - I'm interested. Look my team over. I'm not sure what you are looking for.
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| 124 | holt
ID: 50340153
Sat, Jun 02, 2007, 05:45
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i sent ya some various offers Cards. you can accept one of em or all of em or counter or whatever. :D
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| 125 | holt
ID: 50340153
Wed, Jun 06, 2007, 18:31
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offers sent to serbs and peter n.
let's make a deal!
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| 126 | holt
ID: 50340153
Mon, Jun 11, 2007, 06:40
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wow - just when I thought my pitching couldn't get any worse. stop the bleeding!
stlcards, my team accepts your challenge. they can't hit or pitch. there's nothing left for them to do now but rumble. I'm assigning Carlos Lee to cover Sheffield. Saito stays in the bullpen (he knows just enough judo to get himself hurt).
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| 127 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Mon, Jun 11, 2007, 12:50
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Heh, Lilly started with two strikeouts last night. He was on pace for 27 but stupid Jim Wolf ejected him. I hate that family!
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| 128 | holt
ID: 50340153
Mon, Jun 11, 2007, 18:21
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saw that. they had the ump mic'd up. pinella runs out on the field and asks how he knew Lilly was throwing at the batter, the ump says "because I was waiting for it". no pre-game warnings or anything. pathetic. correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't the think the braves pitcher was ejected when soriano got plunked the night before after hitting 3 hr's.
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| 129 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 20:57
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How is it possible to drop a guy and pick him up later in the same day..i.e. Betemit.
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| 130 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 21:02
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I know it can be done because of a league I was in last year. Basically what it prevents is someone taking a player and dropping him just to keep an opponent from being able to get him on that day, especially for pitchers.
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| 131 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 21:33
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You're right, I never knew of this rule:
All players dropped from a team's roster are immediately placed on waivers. During this waiver period—two days in Public Leagues and anywhere from zero to seven days in Custom Leagues—anyone in the league can claim the player except for the manager who dropped the player.
(Please note that a player added and dropped on the same day will remain a free agent. If a player is signed as a free agent and dropped that same day, he will not be subject to waivers.)
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| 132 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 21:42
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I'm glad I fogot to bench Francis vs that powerhouse Boston lineup. Helps offset Beckett a little bit.
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| 133 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Thu, Jun 14, 2007, 21:56
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At least one of them should get a win.
All 12 of my batters have scored a run today.
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| 135 | blue hen
ID: 472431014
Sat, Jun 16, 2007, 22:42
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I am trying to acquire a serviceable middle infielder. I have an extra serviceable outfielder to offer, like Luis Gonzalez, Jim Edmonds, or Jeremy Hermida (or even Vernon Wells if the price is right).
I can even throw in a closer-in-waiting like Broxton, Morrow, or Angel Guzman.
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| 136 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Sun, Jun 17, 2007, 14:56
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Anyone need good starting pitching? I'm looking to acquire a 3B, CI, or closer. Available pitchers are -
Roy Oswalt - 6 wins, 3.44 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 71 Ks
Andy Pettite - 4 wins (Wow. 4 wins from a Yankee ace?), 2.93 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 50 Ks
Aaron Harang - 7 wins, 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 90 Ks
Ian Snell - 6 wins, 2.63 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 78 Ks
James Shields - 6 wins, 3.30 ERA, .97 WHIP, 85 Ks
Yovani Gallardo - Gallardo is an elite talent and a must-get in all leagues. He's one of those 'next big thing' types. (via CBS)
I was assuming one of my 5 drafted SPs would miss a bit of injury time, but they all look great so far, so I find myself a little bit ahead of pace for IP. But not so far ahead that I need to short-change myself. I just picked up Gallardo, and maybe a team a bit behind in IP would like to acquire Gallardo + another.
I am far enough behind in OBP that I don't think I will be able to make up any ground. So I am looking for 3B/CI that provides the other four categories (runs, RBIs, Steals, SLG%). Or a closer.
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| 137 | Building 7
ID: 571192610
Sun, Jun 17, 2007, 17:52
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I'm trying to trade a closer. I sent an offer.
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| 138 | Tosh
Leader
ID: 057721710
Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 00:49
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I've received offers from several different teams. I'm gonna' give them some thought overnight, and get back to people tomorrow.
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| 140 | holt
ID: 595151418
Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 23:26
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i went to pick up Gomes this morning but didn't complete the transaction. was trying to figure out who to drop and I got interrupted. just went to add him again and I see stlcards grabbed him. :(
btw cards, can I get a refund on Garko? think he has ONE hit since he joined my team. ug.
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| 141 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Mon, Jun 18, 2007, 23:56
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sorry Holt, not until Hennessey gets more than 1 save!
At least I finally beat you to a player. I was looking at Gomes this morning too so glad you waited.
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| 142 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 10:26
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Decided to give Homer Bailey his first start. I'm really not sure which is worse, a pitcher named Homer or one named Balfour. Just hope he doesn't live up to his name going in an AL park today.
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| 144 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 14:48
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I also looked at Gomes, but obviously went elsewhere. I'm worried about PT after more than about a week.
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| 145 | holt
ID: 595151418
Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 22:39
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glad to see Garko have a good game. naturally, I had benched his slumping ass today.
I didn't view Gomes as a long term option, but his bat is red hot right now.
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| 146 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 01:31
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3 starts, 3 wins, that's more like it. Nice debut for Homer. Glad I didn't keep him on the bench for this one!
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| 147 | StLCards
Dude
ID: 31010716
Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 01:51
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So glad I checked my lineup and noticed I had Francis starting in the hitters park vs the mighty Yankees and benched him just in time, that was a close one. Ugh.
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| 148 | blue hen
Leader
ID: 710321114
Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 11:01
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Man, StLCards did something right. Stop the presses! That never happens...
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