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Subject: 2009 RIBC Southern League regular season thread
Posted by: wolfer
- [4211552911] Sun, Apr 05, 2009, 12:31
Previous discussions....
Preseason
Draft recap
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| 1 | wolfer
ID: 599522614
Sun, Apr 05, 2009, 12:38
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Isn't this great. It's opening night and this is the forecast for my neck of the woods.
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| 2 | revvingparson
ID: 462422119
Sun, Apr 05, 2009, 14:44
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Moved out to the east coast 3 years ago from that area, ever since you've been getting snow-snow-snow:)
Well so much for that Glaus pick panning out ;( now it's maybe July, well he's out'a of my clubhouse.
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| 3 | revvingparson
ID: 462422119
Tue, Apr 07, 2009, 09:06
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Reminder to self- "CC" hates April and here's hoping he doesn't choke on the 'Big Apple' the whole year.
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| 4 | C1-NRB
ID: 31050820
Mon, Apr 20, 2009, 21:37
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Anybody want to loan me a guy with either MI or 3B eligibilty? I can part with an OF if anyone's interested.
You can have him back in about 4 weeks...
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| 5 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 14:38
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Offer sent. I won't agree to a loan.
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| 6 | C1-NRB
ID: 2911103011
Tue, Apr 21, 2009, 15:36
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Hmm.
Not exactly what I had in mind, so let me think about it.
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| 7 | wolfer
ID: 4211552911
Sat, Apr 25, 2009, 18:34
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Someone say loan? I'm game if I get the right collateral.........
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| 8 | revvingparson
ID: 462422119
Mon, May 25, 2009, 08:54
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Well after 2 months my pitching strategy is paying off{I'll now regret saying anything for the next two months}, but...Weeks' injury is a real scrambler..MIer who has pop and speed and now gone for yet another season...next year I'll learn:)
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| 9 | C1-NRB
ID: 31050820
Sat, May 30, 2009, 11:08
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Out of the cellar!
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| 10 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Sun, May 31, 2009, 09:34
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Made it to first place, but with injuries to 2 of my top producers, I had better enjoy the limited time that I will be here. Not only are Votto and Bartlett out, but Andre Ethier has not hit since Manny was suspended. The league is very competitive with 5 points separating the first 5 teams, and with more than these teams having a chance to win. Injuries and the WW will be the deciding factors in determining the winner.
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| 11 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Sun, May 31, 2009, 19:10
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Back to reality, back to 4th place.
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| 12 | ywk
ID: 4811132
Fri, Jun 05, 2009, 00:32
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OT finally shows sign of...backing to normal.
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| 13 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Jun 12, 2009, 14:11
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I try to keep a low profile and not make waves, but should the Jered Weaver-Roy Oswalt trade be approved?
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| 14 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Fri, Jun 12, 2009, 14:28
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What do you see as the problem with it?
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| 15 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Jun 12, 2009, 14:43
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I looked at both players on the player rating page for our league. Weaver is ranked #7 and Oswalt #96 for starting pitchers. The parameters are different, but in my Yahoo league, the discrepancy is even greater, Weaver #7 and Oswalt #900.
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| 16 | filthy
ID: 388531216
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, 05:51
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2 cents to spare here...
There are a few universal baseball truths that I have managed to learn in the last few years, 2 of those truths are on display in the above mentioned trade.
The first truth is that Roy Oswalt will have a monster 2nd half, he seems to keep Houston in the race every season.
The second truth is that pitchers with the last name of Weaver are a headache to own.
Based on current stats, the trade looks crooked, but based on recent history, the trade looks crooked in the other team's favour...
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| 17 | wolfer
ID: 25521311
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, 08:27
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Here are the rules (per guru):
4 teams must register a protest - via email to the Commish within 24 hours. At that point, the trade goes to a vote of all teams. A majority of teams must oppose the trade for it to be rejected. Voting should take place over the ensuing 24 hours.
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| 18 | I hate Philly
ID: 525141311
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, 12:15
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I think this should go through.
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| 19 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, 13:45
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A gamble for both. Let the trade ahppen.
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| 20 | revvingparson
ID: 462422119
Sat, Jun 13, 2009, 22:40
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Not something I would do, but unless someone has evidence of collusion--the trade needs to be processed.
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| 21 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Jun 18, 2009, 20:02
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There is the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." My team is doing doing very well right now, so I'll see if my trade of Chamberlain for Wood was the right thing to do.
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| 22 | I Hate Philly
ID: 45629915
Thu, Jul 09, 2009, 16:29
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So far the trade has been more of a wash. They both suck.
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| 23 | astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Fri, Jul 10, 2009, 00:30
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Looking to trade any of my Closers for a good SP. I really need Wins, so if you are down on Saves and want to make a move, shoot me an offer.
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| 24 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Jul 10, 2009, 10:32
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It is interesting and deflating how quickly things can change. A few weeks ago I was in 1st place with 120 points and today my team is 4th with 102. With both my hitters and pitchers slumping at the same time, I should have expected nothing less. The Zephyrs are coming back with a vengeance after the all star break.
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| 25 | I Hate Philly
ID: 45629915
Mon, Jul 13, 2009, 10:53
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Looks like they started the comeback a little before the all-star break? Where in Hoboken do the Zephyrs reside? I lived there from 2005-2007 on 1st and Adams
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| 26 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Mon, Jul 13, 2009, 13:38
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Re: 25-Follow this link for the origin of the Hoboken Zephyrs and their past and current locations: Hoboken Zephyrs
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| 27 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 116531412
Tue, Jul 14, 2009, 13:58
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Interesting. I must have missed that episode.
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| 28 | revvingparson
ID: 41517166
Wed, Jul 29, 2009, 07:15
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I'm melting...Rickie Weeks injury is now starting to really rear it's ugly head his "normal" stats would look pretty good to me right now...Hart can't decide if he wants a beard or not please just find your bat...My pitching is going to have to be perfect from here out and at the same time get some pop from the bottom of the barrel...but all in all it is shaping up to be a real dogfight to the end...
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| 30 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Wed, Jul 29, 2009, 10:16
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My once invincible lead in SBs is gone; in the past week I Hate Phillie has had 16 SBs to my 6. This is the fault of my primary deficiency in this game, lack of patience. I had Najer Morgan and dropped him in in my search for saves. I did the same with Jamie Happ , the Phillie rookie pitcher. If I remember correctly, only the winner of AA advances to RIBC, although I think one season the 2nd place team did also.
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| 31 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Sat, Aug 01, 2009, 18:09
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I did a very quick analysis of how many points the top 5 teams could gain if all of their players did reasonably well over the final 2 months of the season. For what it's worth: Phillie +19 Hoboken +20 Rev +14 Dillig +19 One Tail +23
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| 32 | revvingparson
ID: 41517166
Mon, Aug 03, 2009, 14:38
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Well it was a nice ride, Hart under the knife for appendectomy, probably gone for August...I was on a razor thin edge on offense this certainly does not help...
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| 33 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Wed, Aug 05, 2009, 12:18
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Rev-Your ride is far from over. There is still about 1/3 of the season remaining, and the constant changes at the top are going to continue. I made it back to 1st with the help of 2 free agent picks, Matusz,a rookie who has the potential to be an ace one day and Gorzelanny who may have regained his 2007 form. Right now my pitching is dependent on these and 2 other rookies, Niese and Latos. Rookie pitchers have the tendency to mix in blow-ups with their good starts, and their innings will be severely limited. So if my hitters do not wake up, my 1st place run will be very limited.
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| 34 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 4472468
Thu, Aug 06, 2009, 09:24
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Loki can I blame you for the Niese injury?
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| 35 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Thu, Aug 06, 2009, 13:51
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It sounds like a serious tear. I hope that Niese can make it all the way back, but hamstring injuries can linger for the rest of a player's career (see Jose Reyes).
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| 37 | I Hate Philadelphia
ID: 222182212
Fri, Aug 14, 2009, 09:01
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Loki you can have your SB point back. I felt like I had to do something drastic to pull back ahead of you. Unfortunately I just gave you 1 point back in the process.
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| 38 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Aug 14, 2009, 13:42
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IHP-The last time I had 120 points my team went into a tailspin and I dropped to about 102 points. You made a great trade, and it will make the race much tighter. Rev, Toral and WG are still very much in it,and depending on injuries and hot and cold streaks, the race is up in the air.
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| 39 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 12:48
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Two more trades that have strengthened the teams chasing me. I am going to sit tight, hope my players stay healthy and don't slump, and watch the free agents. Rev, you should get into the action. I am in California visiting and made my first trip to Dodger Stadium last night. I saw my rookie Gorzelanny pitch, and he looked sharp against LA. Of course I did not start him as I couldn't root against the Dodgers. It was great to be in a stadium full of other Dodger fans for the first time since they moved from Brooklyn.
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| 40 | wolfer
ID: 5895120
Tue, Oct 06, 2009, 21:20
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Final Stats.
Congrats to:
Loki - big boys league
Toral, ywk, wazaaap guy, revvingparson, i hate phily, Aman, Nickolaus smith - AAA
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| 41 | C1-NRB
ID: 5115723
Tue, Oct 06, 2009, 22:12
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Good season, everyone. Thanks for commishing, wolfer.
I couldn't get my head right with ball this year.
To all our promotees: Good luck next year. Represent the Southern League well.
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| 42 | astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Tue, Oct 06, 2009, 22:24
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Congrats to loki! I didn't set my team up for any kinda success. Wish I had drafted better :(
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| 43 | ywk
ID: 4811132
Tue, Oct 06, 2009, 23:33
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Congrats to loki and thanks for wolfer commishing. Thanks for everyone in the league. I never played until the last day of the season before.
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| 44 | loki
SuperDude
ID: 4211201420
Wed, Oct 07, 2009, 22:06
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Wolfer, thanks again for commishing, and to those advancing, congratulations. This was a very competitive league with at least 6 teams having a chance to finish at the top. I was lucky to have my hitters get hot at the right time. Overall, a great season.
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| 45 | revvingparson
ID: 41517166
Thu, Oct 08, 2009, 08:14
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Congrats loki, time to tweak draft strategy and think about next year.
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