Subject: Rotohog Memorial Day Weekend Thread 5/25 - 5/28
Posted by: Species
- Dude [07724916] Fri, May 25, 2007, 00:03
To start us off, I give you this piece of American history.........something to which I hold dear, as some of my closest Gurupie friends and I seemed to become buddies over this:
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blackjackis21 Dude
ID: 034837521 Sat, May 26, 2007, 09:20
Hey JMan - yeah, looks for now like a two-horse race for the top monthly spot. You certainly could still take it.
If I end up having my choice, I'm leaning toward the Wii, but truth be told would be fairly happy with any of the GPS, camera, or the Creative Zen. I've got a 4 and 6 yr. old that would have fun watching me play the Wii :)
How about you, have a favorite?
Congrats on what looks like a first-place in the weekly contest - I'm hoping to hang on for second.
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Headless Gunners
ID: 5311462715 Sat, May 26, 2007, 10:09
A little advice please I sit no. 111...Team value $1724 5365 points...usage +4/+13 Chances at top 10 prize ? Or...Go all out for Monthly (June) Prize while I still have all those innings to use
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sat, May 26, 2007, 10:19
LOL The site says I did not register in time for the weekly award but has me listed in the monthly rankings. Obvious bug there.
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sat, May 26, 2007, 10:55
For comparison I am: Rank 101 RHP: 5427.66 Usage: +16/-30 Value: $908
I consider myself in the running based on Bandos' adjusted standings. There's 4 more months in the season. Your IP are fairly in line. I'd stick it out if I were you and go after the July or August monthly prize based on what happens in June.
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Bandos
ID: 83452215 Sat, May 26, 2007, 11:30
HG -
As much as I'd like to see you Drop out :), you are at about 5250 in terms of my adjusted points, puts you 25th place, about 650 points behind Species.
maybe be very thrifty with SP innings in June, see where you are, and then have all those IP left for July if you don't think you have a legit shot.
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StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Sat, May 26, 2007, 11:31
I think everyone should go for the monthly prize starting now ;)
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Headless Gunners
ID: 5311462715 Sat, May 26, 2007, 11:37
Bandos problem is...Since you're not counting my totals because I am out of top 100 It only puts me 25th when added to top 100 what about so many others we don't know about, also out of top 100
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Bandos
ID: 83452215 Sat, May 26, 2007, 16:05
Your place doesnt matter so much as your point total relative to the leaders, IMO. There are a few like Ender who may be between you and the leaders, but a strong month of hitter and RP picks....you never know
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sat, May 26, 2007, 16:37
I agree. It's the 650 point deficit that matters *in the adjusted standings of course). Making up those points is what will win it. The question I guess is this: Are you 651 points better than Species over the next 4 months?
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Species
ID: 444482616 Sat, May 26, 2007, 17:49
Nope ;-)
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Alex
ID: 45434314 Sat, May 26, 2007, 18:33
Position matters too. You need to be 650 better than Species, 580 (or whatever) better than me, 500 better than jibjabs, etc.
P.S. Am I the only loser who is still under $700?
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sat, May 26, 2007, 18:52
Fair enough Alex. I'm picking on Species, but I'd say you 3 (or more) at the top are all in my cross hairs :)
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mrbig
ID: 6336160 Sat, May 26, 2007, 19:01
Do I escape the cross-hairs since I'm ineligible for the dough:-) I'm seriously thinking about asking them if I can become eligible if I establish residency in a different state! The commute would be a pain...
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donk44
ID: 563322323 Sat, May 26, 2007, 19:32
Re 35
Alex - obviously being under $700 hasn't hurt your performance. I am fortunate to have enough $$$ that I don't bother trying to make more (I'm sure many others are in the same boat - like Species), but you are proof that a big bankroll isn't the key to this game. I'm guessing $700 can buy you pretty much whoever you want, or if not, close to it. so playing the right players on the right days is still the key to success. and you must have been doing that very well so far.
in a strange way, having too much money could actually be a curse. too many decisions, and too much second guessing (at least for me that's the case).
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jman
ID: 483372316 Sat, May 26, 2007, 20:32
Blackjackis21 - My kids would love the Wii so that would probably be the first choice . . . though they would be happy with any of the game systems (PSP, DS). Though I am tempted to go for something that I would like - ipod or GPS.
I am not have a very good day so I am not counting on a weekly prize.
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sat, May 26, 2007, 20:33
I was stuck at $650 to $700 for quite awhile (I whined about enough that I'm sure you remember). I can say the real problem at that point was choosing money over points. I could field whoever I wanted, but would have no $$$ left over to invest in my bench. If I invested in my bench to make more money then I had to sacrifice in hitting somewhere or stick to cheap closers.
It might be a bit different now as players like Fielder (double his old price) and Ordonez (more than double his old price) have soared in price. I had expected that average price of specific players would remain fairly stable as they were bought and sold, but clearly the algorithm leads to inflated prices of higher performing (and therefore higher volume traded) players. This will mean that we will need to have a decent sized bankroll to field the best lineup as the season goes on.
There will always be bargains out there though and if you can pick the right guys at the right time then it won't be necessary to have the highest bankroll. The question is thought, how much will it take? $700 works great right now I'm guessing, but will it later? I'm sure Alex that you will make more oney as the season goes on though. Start buying White Sox and Devil Rays now for instance :)
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blackjackis21 Dude
ID: 034837521 Sat, May 26, 2007, 20:49
Jman - I'm not looking so good so far either. Arroyo and Kennedy seeing to that.
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jman
ID: 483372316 Sat, May 26, 2007, 20:53
Blackjack - Well at least I feel better knowing that I was not the only one who took Arroyo (he can have 2 horrible outings in one month can he?). I have Kennedy as well.
Good luck :)
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jman
ID: 483372316 Sat, May 26, 2007, 21:10
Blackjackis21 - Now that I think about it, all of those looking for innings (monthly and weekly prize seekers), probably have the same set of pitchers each night. Just as those who are running for the season prizes have many of the same RPs each night.
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sat, May 26, 2007, 21:25
mrbig, it's a big set of crosshairs. There's room enough for everyone ahead of me, eligible or not :)
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sat, May 26, 2007, 21:45
Thanks a lot accardo. dumbass.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sat, May 26, 2007, 23:28
any news on the makeup game for tb and chw? I assumed dh tomorrow but can't find any info.
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Bandos Sustainer
ID: 279492419 Sat, May 26, 2007, 23:28
I havent done a lot of checking of RH stats, but I have Webb - who they say has allowed 8 hits, but sportsline hase only 7 as does the broadcast. hmmmm.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, May 27, 2007, 00:30
No DH tomorrow. Webb's line has been corrected. Wish Accardo's would be corrected...err fudged!!! ;)
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mrbig
ID: 6336160 Sun, May 27, 2007, 01:15
Hmmm, away from the computer and TV all day. Happy to see my relievers rack up 4 saves:-) No SP today and my other 2 relievers didn't appear in games. Solid hitting as well.
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GoatLocker Sustainer
ID: 060151121 Sun, May 27, 2007, 03:25
Also gone all day. Sure was nice to come home to 156.19 points.
$2.18 for Justin Germano = 45.40 points
Gotta love it.
Yeh Baby.
Cliff
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Ender
ID: 1138421 Sun, May 27, 2007, 09:41
No DH? Why not? That seems odd to me given that they play today already.
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Peter N.
ID: 334532623 Sun, May 27, 2007, 10:55
Goatlocker, nice gutsy or should I say homer pick there with Germano. :-) I'm going with Oswalt and Peavy today. Buyers beware!
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Bandos
ID: 83452215 Sun, May 27, 2007, 11:03
Im in the same boat as you Peter. Hou can't lose 9 in row, can they?!
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Peter N.
ID: 334532623 Sun, May 27, 2007, 11:10
Bandos, I sure hope not. Houston has been terrible, but I think Oswalt will stop the bleeding today. We shall see. Also, can you check where I'd be in your adjusted standings? I'm currently ranked 102 and debating on going for the June monthly prize. Thanks!
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GoatLocker Sustainer
ID: 060151121 Sun, May 27, 2007, 12:51
Kinda a Homer pick, but look at his last 3 games. Was almost like points in the bank based on that.
Only SP today is Peavy with Gregg in the other SP slot.
Feeling good about the cycle I am in again.
Cliff
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Bandos Sustainer
ID: 279492419 Sun, May 27, 2007, 12:58
What are your pts? Usage? I will run them on Tuesday Morning after 10 am, so post yours and I can include it.
All I do is take current points, add 7 points per hitter game under (or subtract 7 per hitter game over) and add 4.75 per IP under (subtract 4.75 for each IP over). That shows me how far I am behind Species and Mrbig:)
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Peter N.
ID: 334532623 Sun, May 27, 2007, 13:05
LOL yes, seems as though we are all trying to track down mrbig and Species. :-)
My points are 5512.16 with +9/-85 as my usage.
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GoatLocker Sustainer
ID: 060151121 Sun, May 27, 2007, 13:19
For those that haven't realized, tomorrow is not a full slate for the NL. All AL teams are playing.
SDG, LAD, SFO, HOU, NYM, WASH are off. Just a heads up if you need to make sells. I've only got three to dump, all within a 5 minute window.
Peavy, Hoffman, Kent
Cliff
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Pops
ID: 5923858 Sun, May 27, 2007, 13:28
It looks like I gave up on Ryan Howard a game too early.
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Species Dude
ID: 07724916 Sun, May 27, 2007, 13:29
Pete - you should definitely go for June. That Wii can be yours, EASY!
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Pops
ID: 5923858 Sun, May 27, 2007, 15:37
Damn it Ryan, Uncle...Uncle!!!
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Alex
ID: 45434314 Sun, May 27, 2007, 18:40
So that we all know whether to care what happens...is there anybody who won't have Santana tomorrow? Anybody who will have any SPs in addition to Santana?
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Species Dude
ID: 07724916 Sun, May 27, 2007, 18:55
lol .......... yeah ......kinda hard to get excited about Peavy if you believe it moot.
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StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Sun, May 27, 2007, 19:46
You mean I'm not the only one with Peavy today? Darn, I thought he was a nice differential pick.
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GoatLocker Sustainer
ID: 060151121 Sun, May 27, 2007, 20:04
He is, if you don't have him, you're just shy of 80 points down to the crowd.
Hadn't even looked at Santana. Think I've only owned him once this year and didn't do much. Isn't even on my short list.
And I got the Trevor Save. Of course, Al Reyes screwed me. Maybe I'll learn one of these days.
Cliff
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GoatLocker Sustainer
ID: 060151121 Sun, May 27, 2007, 20:10
Alex got me to look. No Santana for me until he proves he is back.
Only pitcher and matchup I would even think about for tomorrow would be Marshall against Florida and that one scares me a little. But, doesn't scare me as bad as every other matchup out there.
Still a case of where I think I can be very, very careful for now.
And don't feel like eating up a lot of innings.
Cliff
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Bandos
ID: 7712916 Sun, May 27, 2007, 23:08
Umm, Roy...2 K's!! WTF! 2 bloody k's.
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C1-NRB
ID: 17348117 Mon, May 28, 2007, 21:04
I finally broke the $800 barrier last night just before the market closed.
I'm going to check my calendar for the weeks/ month(s) I expect to have normal access before making a prize run. I've saved enough innings/ appearances that I should be able to make some noise later in the season.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:08
No Way Jose!!!
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Chuck
ID: 152261223 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:25
Was going well today until Papelbon and Jones came in to save their games.
Jones is going to be a nice negative. Paps at least manages the save, but not pretty at that. Woulda rather Paps blow the save, as most competitive teams probably have him...
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StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:26
My only player that did anything at all was Holliday. How fitting on Memorial Day.
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Bandos Sustainer
ID: 279492419 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:26
Jose+Jones = ick!!
But ... in the real world a 13.5 game lead over the yanks isnt so bad :) Im getting worried about the Orioles though.
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donk44
ID: 563322323 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:35
Bandos - LMAO on the Orioles comment. thanks for the laugh. Sox fan here too.
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mrbig
ID: 6336160 Mon, May 28, 2007, 22:37
Hmm, taking Gregg over Paps was a nice differential choice today. Too bad I didn't have any saves yesterday and Gregg was my only save today.
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