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0 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.
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209blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 12:36
Or not...

Brandon Webb is totally on the block. Keep those offers coming...
210 Building 7
      ID: 13647289
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 14:27
What about berkman or some closers for Webb. I'm on vacation until Friday or so. But can check internet on occasion.
211blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 15:13
Offer out to you, the gurupie formerly known as Treasonists. Although I think what I have matches up with Trip better, but let's see what you think.
212Peter N.@ ds'
      Leader
      ID: 017103420
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 20:01
Am I the only one that sees a problem with the current pending trade?
213KrazyKoalaBears
      ID: 354152921
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 21:45
Peter N., on it's surface, I don't see much problem with it. Tosh is clearly trading for Ws and is willing to pay for them. Filthy RIBC gets Ks, which he's in need of and Tosh has a surplus of.

When you consider that the 4 W difference in the 2 pitchers would (to this point in the season) give Tosh an extra 2.5 points, it seems worth adding in Fields for him.

Seems fine to me.
214filthy
      ID: 186293016
      Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 22:40
I personally think Shields isn't far behind Halladay fantasy wise. He will provide me with some helpful K's even if he bombs. Looking at projected opponents for both pitchers, I think that Shields will even help me in WHIP for the rest of the season compared to Halladay. He's managed to do better than Halladay so far, pitching in the same division.

To make up for the fact that Halladay has the stuff to dominate down the stretch, I get a third baseman in the deal as well. Even better, one with a starting job. The best third baseman I've had all season has been Maicer Izturis, and that won't last with Kendrick coming back. There is really nothing of value in the free agent pool at third either. I can only put up with Andy Phillips for so long. Fields is a player I targeted because of his position in a potentially dangerous lineup. He has been seeing pitches batting before Thome and Konerko and I think that will last. His numbers in the minors were good and hopefully he is just starting to get comfortable.
215Trip
      Leader
      ID: 13961611
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 09:34
E-mail sent BH. If you can't come up with anything I will try again when I get home.
216Peter N.@ ds'
      Leader
      ID: 017103420
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 10:19
Fair enough. I can't even get out of the bottom quarter of the league. What the heck do I know anyway? ;-)
217blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 13:04
Moves like that can define a season. I had the same first reaction when I saw the trade, but a quick look made it very easy to see why it happened. Personally, I don't have as much faith in either Shields or Fields (was that on purpose? rhyming names?) but I can certainly understand it. I'd have give you Melvin Mora if you'd asked.

Email sent back, Trip. We have to be close on this.

If anyone else wants an outfielder or closer or starting pitcher, let me know.
218Tosh
      Leader
      ID: 057721710
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 15:54
Much like Seattle Mariner management, I often have a hard time benching a regular player for someone playing better. Thusly ... Adrian Beltre continued to start at 3B for me, while Josh Fields mostly sat on my bench (but has been playing some DH during his recent hot streak). I feel good about sending the kid somewhere with a chance to play.

I am certainly trying to get more 'W's with Halladay, and maybe Filthy will be wrong, and I'll get better WHIP as well.

Not to mention my fans were clamoring for a change since we can't seem to catch StLCards. At the very least, I should sell a few more tickets.
219filthy
      ID: 186293016
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 16:54
I'm not gonna lie, rhyming names wasn't on purpose but did get noticed. Also, I've had Mora and definitely didn't want him back. Outside of the top tier of 3rd basemen, Fields is one of the most appealing to me.

Halladay is gonna be on the road against some tough teams down the stretch. If anyone can shut them down it is him, but the Jays need to start hitting and Doc has to start pitching better on the road for that to happen. Noone wants that to happen more than me, but if its on someone elses team at the expense of getting a starting 3rd baseman and still keeping a pretty talented bunch of starters, I will take my chances.
220blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 17:11
So that's where Mora came from. I'm quite happy to have him along. Thanks.
221filthy
      ID: 186293016
      Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 21:21
Who ever has Corey Patterson and now Aubrey Huff would probably also thank me for waiting just before they figured it out to release them. God I hate the Orioles. Probably gonna be the ones to kill the Jays slim playoff hopes this year too. For now, I'm scared to drop Hernandez cause he'd probably go off, but starting next year the Orioles are blacklisted...meaning they'll probably become the best offense in the league.
222holt
      ID: 41512278
      Fri, Aug 17, 2007, 08:00
My team has kicked into gear for the stretch drive. Really hoping to at least qualify for RIBC next season. Gained 24.5 points since June 25 (which was about the same time I finally dropped Garciaparra - not a coincidence). Dropping Giles didn't hurt any either. Drafting those two did hurt immensely.

223blue hen
      Leader
      ID: 710321114
      Sat, Aug 18, 2007, 04:10
Still looking to move Brandon Webb, Cole Hamels, Manny Corpas, Orlando Hernandez, Vernon Wells, Willy Taveras, Luis Gonzalez, or Melvin Mora.

Looking for a power-hitters. Serious power hitters at all positions. No flashes in the pan.
224blue hen
      Leader
      ID: 710321114
      Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 00:13
I got offers for three flashes in the pans and one serious one that didn't quite measure up. Really looking for some power.
226Guest
      ID: 327172113
      Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 14:21
Well if like most of us you're bored by Blue Hen's bantering lets talk about somehting more prevalent, like RIBC rules.

How many teams in the majors stay in the majors? Go to AAA? Go to AA?

How many teams in AA and AAA move up and so on?
227Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 15:07
Nothing set in stone. However, the following guidelines should probably hold:

Highly likely to get an invite to RIBC:
Top 5 RIBC teams
Top 3 in each AAA league (6)
Winner of each AA league (2)

This list comprises 13 teams. Assuming I'm not in the top 5 of the RIBC (unlikely at this point), that leaves only 2 openings, which would be selected from the following 4 candidates:

Teams finishing 6-7 in RIBC
Teams finishing 4th in each AAA

Final determination will consider factors such as closeness of standings in each league, feedback from Commissioners as to any behavioral concerns, and manager attrition.

This year, we ended up with 7 returning teams from the prior season's RIBC (incl. me), plus 3 from each AAA, plus 3 AA winners.
228 Tosh
      Leader
      ID: 057721710
      Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 15:50
I would be willing to trade one of my closers (F. Cordero, Accardo, Issringhausen).

I seek a hitter (not looking for a catcher) that will improve my SLG% (currently at .449), but won't lose me my valuable 2 points in OBP.
229 StLCards
      Dude
      ID: 31010716
      Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 08:57
I have interest in trading for a starting pitcher. Prefer a one for one deal where I give up Glaus(SS,3B eligibility) for somebody, although I am open to other ideas as well. Doesn't have to be a stud, just someone that will help with K's, ERA, whip.
230holt
      ID: 41512278
      Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 09:12
sent an offer BH. not a flash in the pan.
231blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 10:42
I see it, Holt. Definitely not a flash in the pan, but I think you're going to need a little more than that. He doesn't have enough power, and doesn't help me out at my weak positions.

I am also headed down a few other avenues. If you can add a little more to that deal, we might make it work.
232holt
      ID: 41512278
      Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 11:57
I'm not that desperate. Pretty sure I can find a pitcher for him straight up somewhere else.
233blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 12:06
I'm sure too.
234holt
      ID: 41512278
      Thu, Aug 23, 2007, 10:27
Nice that Gabbard picked up a win for me. Not real hard when you get 30 runs to back you up.
235holt
      ID: 41512278
      Thu, Aug 23, 2007, 23:21
anyone interested in picking up a good closer (Saito)? I'd be interested in just about anything, SP or hitter.

let me know if you have some interest. i don't want to go around making random offers.
236blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Fri, Aug 24, 2007, 16:26
Coming down to the wire with the trade deadline. Really looking for a serious slugger. Especially a middle infield one.
237blue hen
      Leader
      ID: 710321114
      Sat, Aug 25, 2007, 01:47
Alright, I guess J.J. Hardy isn't a serious slugger, but he does have 23 home runs and has picked up the pace in August.

Manny Corpas is pretty great, but I think he's bound to give some of it back, especially since he pitches home games in Colorado. Hardy fills a need, and I think it's worth it at this point.

I wonder if he'd have taken Bob Wickman for Hardy...
238holt
      ID: 587112719
      Mon, Sep 03, 2007, 11:00
move out of the way guys. I'm shooting for at least 6th place. I lost some roto points yesterday but it was just one of those roto anomalies. my team is still making progress.

oh yeah. Guru, any chance you got a recording of your capella group at that AA game?

239Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Mon, Sep 03, 2007, 12:14
The live recording at the stadium didn't turn out well, but we did pre-record it earlier in the day: National Anthem
240holt
      ID: 587112719
      Tue, Sep 04, 2007, 08:53
hey that sounds pretty nice. you guys should do a major league game some time.
241Tosh
      Leader
      ID: 057721710
      Thu, Sep 13, 2007, 23:18
My trade on August 16 has not worked out as planned for me. The stats are -

Roy Halladay - 5 starts, 42.2 IP, 0-2 record, 24 Ks, 3.59 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

James Shields - 5 starts, 36.1 IP, 3-0 record, 31 Ks, 2.72 ERA, 1.13 WHIP

If I had kept Shields, I would have an extra 3.5 points in the wins and Ks categories, and perhaps 1-2 more in the %s. And with those points, I would not feel so danged crowded from SANFORDERS right now. Stop pushing your way through the line Dave! You're harshing my mellow. :-)
242holt
      ID: 587112719
      Fri, Sep 14, 2007, 19:42
neither one of the starters I traded for really worked out for me. marcum has been wretched.

Marcum 30.1 3 0 21 6.82 1.78
Weaver 100.0 7 0 63 4.14 1.39
243blue hen
      Leader
      ID: 710321114
      Sat, Sep 15, 2007, 23:42
Quick, somebody do an analysis of Webb vs Lilly.

Just kidding - I'm very happy that worked out, although Varitek has been pretty good...
244filthy
      ID: 186293016
      Mon, Sep 17, 2007, 23:01
guess i kept the right blue jay. mcgowan has been pretty money.

nice to have murphys law working in my favor for once. too bad i dug too deep of a hole to climb out of. still gonna keep pluggin' away for a moral victory though.
245Khahan
      ID: 486552412
      Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 12:23
Guru: post 227:

How about climbing the ranks from AA to AAA? Would it be slots 2-6 in AA get the AAA call next year?
246holt
      ID: 587112719
      Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 15:06
In general I really like Yahoo, but now that football has started it seems they aren't paying ANY attention to baseball. There are quite a few sept callups that are getting playing time but still haven't been added to the database.

As big as yahoo is, you'd think that someone on their payroll would have the responsibility of doing this. They suck at it?
247Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 16:13
[245] - AA teams finishing 2-8 (top half) will probably get to move up to AAA next year, if my arithmetic is correct.
248blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 12:36
In Yahoo's defense, the companies that seem like they have a million employees for stuff like this, often do not. Which players were you talking about?
249StLCards
      Dude
      ID: 31010716
      Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 13:28
There are people being added but certainly some that have been overlooked for whatever reason. I see an obvious one that has been overlooked. I think you can request players be added, I just have never tried it.
250holt
      ID: 587112719
      Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 16:58
i better not mention the players just yet. i did notify yahoo but the only result of that was a form letter style email from them.
251blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Mon, Sep 24, 2007, 17:03
... and down the stretch the come...
252StLCards
      Dude
      ID: 31010716
      Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 15:01
This has certainly been a long season and it's not getting over any too soon. Over the past few weeks none of my guys seem to be able to get on base and their slg % has been bad as well. Hopefully they can all find their swing today and start off the weekend on a positive note.
253Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 16:05
It's a little hard to feel sorry for someone with a 13 point lead and only 3 days left ;)

Even the Mets would be safe with that much of a cushion.....

Great season, StLCards.
254blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 16:09
Ditto that, Cards. It's been fun having you and Dave R in both RIBC and TSN. Looks like you guys got me in here, but I think I'm in good shape in TSN. Dave R does have a lot of pitcher trades and knows what to do with them.

I wish you could sort TSN by month, or half-season. I bet Dave R has the #1 WWR since the ASB.
255blue hen
      Leader
      ID: 710321114
      Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 17:38
Wow, it looks like the NL World Series team will be either: Phillies, Rockies, Padres, Diamondbacks, or Cubs. Wow. Go Rockies (so the Phils don't have to face Peavy in game 1.

Here were my prop bets:
DBacks over 79
Brewers over 82
White Sox under 87
Indians over 85
Tigers under 88
Angels under 90
Yankees under 97

5-1-1. Not bad.
256Tosh
      Leader
      ID: 057721710
      Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 18:36
Jeez. How in the world can I lose 7 points in the last two days? My pitching (ERA,WHIP) just collapsed the last week.

257holt
      ID: 587112719
      Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 01:27
congrats StLCards and to everyone who qualified to try again next year.

I tried everything I could to at least get back to 6th place. Just couldn't put together the starting pitching to get it done, though I think I got reasonably close considering how far behind I was early-mid June.

Keeping dogs like Garciaparra and Giles around too long sure didn't help either. I really felt I had a powerhouse lineup after the AS break but the competition was too fierce, and the hole I dug was too deep.

As always, thanks to Guru for running this great league.
258blue hen
      ID: 16322314
      Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 10:13
Congrats Cards. Well-fought the whole way through. You'll notice I picked up Glaus.
259Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 10:17
Thanks to everyone for another fine RIBC season. Too bad April has to count!

I'll start a recap thread momentarily.
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