| 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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| 149 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 11:02
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And yes, I am a bit jealous of your RIBC success. That's why I'm taking it out on you in TSN.
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| 150 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Thu, Jun 21, 2007, 11:43
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Success can be fleeting. Much rather be ahead on the last day than leading the whole way just to get passed. I'd be happy to trade you Schmidt, I can even give you a money back guarantee that he'll have a 0.0 ERA and 0.0 Whip in the rest of the games he pitches this year ;-)
I think I'll just shadow you in TSN and make a run at you the last week :)
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| 151 | blue hen
ID: 472431014 Sat, Jun 23, 2007, 18:42
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It just keeps getting worse and worse. I looked at pretty much every split stat on the RIBC standings page, and it's been a terrible June for Blue Hen Rules. Hopefully they can heat up soon.
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| 152 | filthy
ID: 4716141 Wed, Jun 27, 2007, 02:40
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about time for a shakeup, looks like dempster to the dl too so now at least i dont have to stress about having just 1 fragile closer with no backup....initially wanted to counter the trade but the more i looked at our teams, that was about as fair as it could get, and the more i looked at pena the more i seemed to want him on my team. that should be the end of ryan klesko if anyone cares...
also, if anyone has noticed, andruw jones is driving me insane and i would love for someone to take him off of my hands, maybe someone else has a player that is making them crazy??
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| 153 | JTSERB
ID: 0520104 Fri, Jun 29, 2007, 23:13
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Im looking for a 1b, I have some middle help if someone is looking... Harris, Pedroja, Iguchi lets make a deal... please get laroche off my team.
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| 154 | holt
ID: 41512278 Sat, Jun 30, 2007, 19:29
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omg. desparately in need of better quality starts, I benched Gaudin today. brilliant.
C. Gaudin (W, 7-3) 7.0 1 0 0 3 4 0 2.92
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| 155 | holt
ID: 41512278 Sat, Jun 30, 2007, 21:09
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ug. started wainwright, benched gaudin. I knew when I made that decision that it would be disaster. I think I will just start my pitchers all the time now, cuz every time I start one and sit another the baseball gods give me a huge smash to the face. they are trying to tell me "if he's not good enough to start then why have him on your roster you idiot?".
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| 156 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 354152921 Sun, Jul 01, 2007, 21:31
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I knew I should have pulled that trade offer when JTSerbs was taking so long to accept it.
Lovely. Just lovely.
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| 157 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Tue, Jul 03, 2007, 21:49
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I sure wish ARod wouldn't have started this game today. Saw he was in so put him at Utility and moved Butler to the bench. Bad day for that as Billy gets 3runs, 6rbis, 1.000obp, 2.000slg.
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| 158 | holt
ID: 410511410 Wed, Jul 04, 2007, 07:24
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I'd really like to find a way to get someone other than Marcus Giles in my MI spot. his .661 OPS isn't going to cut it. I think he and Nomar must have been drinking the same well water. anyway, if someone has an MI they'd like to move, I might be interested.
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| 159 | holt
ID: 410511410 Wed, Jul 04, 2007, 20:44
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very pleased that I picked up Bannister just in time for his implosion. i wonder if it's possible to be competitive while punting wins, k's, era, and whip. nah I didn't think so.
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| 160 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 17:18
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Wow, I almost put Baker on the bench today, but then convinced myself that they were facing a low scoring WhiteSox team that just wasn't the same without Pods at the top of the lineup. He does have a 20-10 lead so hopefully they can hold on.
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| 161 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 17:31
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Yeah, I have Castillo on my bench. 4 runs scored, so far (and he's out of the first game).
At least I have Bartlett too (another 4 runs).
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| 162 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 17:38
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Somehow, Dye has managed to to go 0-5 in a game in which 33 runs have been scored so far.
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| 163 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 18:04
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Well, through that one game (and my 3 players), I've gained 5.5 points on the day.
I didn't realize I was that close in SLG%, where I gained 4 of the points.
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| 164 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Fri, Jul 06, 2007, 18:13
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Yep, looks like you flew right past me Tosh. Nice job. Hopefully I don't fall too far before my pitching shapes up.
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| 165 | blue hen
ID: 472431014 Sat, Jul 07, 2007, 01:29
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... and back down where I belong in 11th. Castillo finishes with seven times on base, four runs, and his 13th RBI of the season. Bartlett did well, but finished with .417 slugging on the day. Not so great. Oh well.
I had Morneau on my TSN team... not! I'd been contemplating going Howard -> Morneau for the Philly off day and Minny DH, but didn't pull the trigger despite 7 HT. Damn.
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| 166 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Sat, Jul 07, 2007, 02:04
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I would have never believed it was possible to go from .432 to .442 in SLG% in only one day this late into the season.
I would love to see more days like this one.
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| 167 | blue hen
ID: 472431014 Sat, Jul 07, 2007, 11:07
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Yeah, I could use a day of like 50 RBIs. Might get me a point or two.
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| 168 | filthy
ID: 453311222 Tue, Jul 10, 2007, 19:08
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Midseason Self Evaluation: 8th place and getting healthy. For the most part I have been pretty bad, my draft was again awful, but I have also managed to get pretty lucky on some pickups which has allowed me to stay afloat. I am starting to really like my team and feel good about making a 2nd half run. I will either rise or fall with the Jays and I am fine with that, they are about to go on an Oakland-esque second half tear.
My allstars: -Justin Morneau, as advertised and got lucky on his injury. -Placido Polanco, had to trade but he is a hitting machine and served me very well. -JJ Hardy, cooled off but what a start. -Alexis Rios, he does it all. -Gagne/Dempster, I've gotten about 20 more saves out of them than expected.
Disappointments: -Halladay/Felix, i guess they've done good, but not ace good. -Andruw Jones, wake up! -Corey Patterson, does better after i drop him, naturally. -Anthony Reyes/Andy Marte, flop, flop.
Some nice pickups -Doumit, really saved the day for a while. -Willits, traded but he addressed 2 glaring holes for a nice chunk of time. -Reed Johnson, glad i didnt wait too long. -McGowan, so nasty with growing confidence. -Marcum, nice numbers, no run support. -Otsuka/Matsui, 2 players i wish i had drafted, but i got them now is all that really matters. -Carlos Pena, no signs of slowing down.
Plus a few good spot starts and a couple short term injury fill-ins.
If a couple of my sleeping giants wake up, I can stay healthy and the Jays go on their run, then look out ahead.
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| 169 | JTSERB
ID: 11339712 Sat, Jul 14, 2007, 19:00
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Hey rangers I looked at your trade offer... I think we are close.. check out my counter offer..
JT
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| 170 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Sat, Jul 14, 2007, 19:09
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Is it too late for me to put Hennessey on my bench? Bases loaded, 0 outs, and 3 balls. I think I would have had him out of the game by now!
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| 171 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Sat, Jul 14, 2007, 19:15
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LOL, he gets out of it with a double play and a strike-out. Good thing I'm not the manager.
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| 172 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sun, Jul 15, 2007, 14:04
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That's a pretty big trade between Bags and Serb.
I'm looking to get some pop out of my corner infield slot - and willing to sacrifice some OBP. So in addition to the currently-injured Mora, I can offer a middle infielder, an outfielder, or a closer (besides K-Rod). Let me know what you're thinking.
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| 173 | JTSERB
ID: 535582618 Sun, Jul 15, 2007, 19:38
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I felt I had to make a move... I feel I have a chance to win this league and I upgraded big time at 2nb from Iguchi - Utley, Guerrero to Matthews isnt a huge drop off as it seems becasue of the SB from matthews...I also never really played Harris and he was basically an overpriced backup and felt i need to get something for him. if Dotel can ge me some saves I think ill be in good shape.
What does everyone think of the deal?
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| 174 | holt
ID: 410511410 Sun, Jul 15, 2007, 20:09
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without looking at your team needs, just evaluating the players exchanged, I think you came out way ahead in that deal. utley > guerrero matthews > harris dotel > pedroia
that's based on me not believing that Harris and Pedroia can maintain their %'s. I can understand Bags making the move though. when your team is struggling you wanna do what you can to shake things up and find something that works.
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| 175 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sun, Jul 15, 2007, 22:17
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Holt said it about right, although looking at his list, the >'s aren't that far apart. If this helps you position your guys differently, then fine.
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| 176 | Bags
ID: 2500120 Mon, Jul 16, 2007, 21:49
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With Kendrick and Hall on the DL my MI depth went to zero. I was in dire need of some infield depth. I hope this will help me out a bit.
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| 177 | Building7
ID: 571192610 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 13:11
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Ronnie Belliard is an interesting player in that he can play 2b and CI, but he can't play 1b, or 3b. I guess he can play MI also. I'm not sure how that's possible, and I'm not sure if there are any other players like that.
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| 178 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 14:16
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I successfully put Belliard into my MI slot. He has some flexibility, which I like, especially given the revolving door at CI.
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| 179 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 14:31
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You need 5 games started or 10 games played to be eligible at a position.
Belliard has started 1 at 1B and 4 at 3B, therefore, he is CI eligible.
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| 180 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 16:37
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Why not MI then? Or it just doesn't list that...
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| 181 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 16:54
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It must just show CI since he doesn't have 1B or 3B, so you wouldn't know it otherwise. Since he already has 2B, you know he has MI, so it isn't listed. None of my infielders show CI or MI.
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| 182 | Building7
ID: 571192610 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 20:39
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In 3 years, Belliard is the only player I've seen like that.
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| 183 | holt
ID: 41512278 Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 20:50
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i've seen a few others. there's some dude in the system right now whose only position is MI.
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| 184 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sun, Jul 22, 2007, 19:15
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Looking to move a closer, anyone but K-Rod. With K-Rod, Wickman, and Corpas, and Alfonseca holding on, and Broxton getting chances, and Rauch looking sharp, this has become a position of strength. Would offer up Wickman for a power-hitting first baseman (with SLG well over .450 preferably). Or lets work something else out.
Also willing to part with Luis Castillo, who might be an upgrade for your middle infield.
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| 185 | JTSERB
ID: 11339712 Sat, Jul 28, 2007, 23:31
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guh that trade for utley is relaly going to hurt my team now.. if ya can only see those coming... oh well always next year
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| 186 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Sun, Jul 29, 2007, 14:25
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I picked a bad day to bench Cameron. Hopefully this breaks him out of his slump. Just glad right now that I'm not a Jennings owner!
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| 187 | holt
ID: 41512278 Sun, Jul 29, 2007, 19:35
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yeah that jennings start is the worst one I've ever seen. I actually think I could have a good chance of giving up less runs than that in 1/3rd of an inning.
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| 188 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Mon, Jul 30, 2007, 19:11
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Now's a good time to rip BH off. I am in dire need of a MI or CI or both. Can offer outfielders, pitchers, etc.
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| 189 | holt
ID: 41512278 Mon, Jul 30, 2007, 20:14
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i don't know if I can come up with anything or not, but I'll take a look.
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| 190 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 00:49
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Made a deal with Serb.
Varitek and Lilly were probably my two best draft picks, and I'm sad to see them go. But Webb is just too much - well worth it, to be sure.
Millar also fills a need, if you believe that.
Still looking to fill in my MI, and even Webb himself is available to that end.
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| 191 | JTSERB
ID: 11339712 Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 04:07
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I feel Lilly will get more wins for the rest of the year than Webb with the cubs cookie cutter schedule the rest of the year 6 extra wins moves me up 5 points. close category. I will lose in SO without webb, but Lilly's whip is considerablly better then webbs this year
Millar was expendable with Laroche playing better as of late so losing him doesnt really hurt.
Varitek has .60 better OBP the Kenji that should help me stay at the top of the OBP cat
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| 192 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Fri, Aug 03, 2007, 00:17
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Something seems to be working out.
I am in need of some serious power. Anyone is available for trade except Hamels and K-Rod. Keep those offers coming.
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| 193 | blue hen
ID: 59745323 Sun, Aug 05, 2007, 13:48
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A few weeks ago, Peter N and I had a deal of my Melvin Mora for his Eric Chavez. It worked out well - getting me power and him OBP. Well, Mora got hurt that day and Peter backed out. Today, Mora has been activated and Chavez just got hurt. Want to make the deal now?
Anyway, now I have Mora, plus the newly-acquired Kevin Millar, plus the suddenly decent Morgan Ensberg. Anyone need a corner infielder?
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| 194 | holt
ID: 41512278 Sun, Aug 05, 2007, 17:37
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i need starting pitching. good starting pitching. I could spare a closer (Saito, Gregg).
I also have guardado if anyone wants to make some kind of offer. most reports I read say he will step into the closer role soon after he returns (on rehab assignment atm).
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| 195 | holt
ID: 41512278 Mon, Aug 06, 2007, 06:29
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I've noticed that the number of roto points scored by the 8th place team keeps going up every year. 75, 86, 89.5, and currently 94.5 for this season.
I don't know why it keeps going higher. It's just something you notice when you're sitting on 72 points.
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| 196 | holt
ID: 41512278 Tue, Aug 07, 2007, 03:30
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ug. I can't buy a W. my two starters go 14 innings today, give up 3 runs, and neither get the W. nice to get the good performances, but also very frustrating.
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| 197 | Peter N.
ID: 426242722 Tue, Aug 07, 2007, 08:42
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Can I change my name to Team Red Cross? Soriano, Chavez, Weeks, Blalock, Ray, Sheets, and Rodney all hurt. That's also not too mention having Tejada out a month. I don't think I've ever had a team catch the injury bug like this one has.
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| 198 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Tue, Aug 07, 2007, 13:22
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Holt, I am looking to deal Brandon Webb, but I don't think we match up too well.
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| 199 | Building 7 Sustainer
ID: 171572711 Tue, Aug 07, 2007, 14:08
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You interested in Manny Ramirez? Or anyone else who has a good starting pitcher.
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| 200 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Tue, Aug 07, 2007, 15:15
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Building 7 - I have too many outfielders, so I can't make a deal for Manny. But I made you a similar offer I think you'll like.
That goes for anyone else. I have 7 outfielders and only 5 spots. It's a good chance for you to get Luis Gonzalez, Justin Upton, Jeremy Hermida, Vernon Wells, Moises Alou or Willy Taveras on the cheap. Looking for a CI who would be an upgrade on Millar or a MI who would be an upgrade over Bartlett or Castillo.
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| 201 | Flying Polack Sustainer
ID: 378582811 Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 09:12
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I'm also interested in moving an OF for CI/MI.
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| 202 | holt
ID: 41512278 Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 16:21
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BH - Webb is the kind of pitcher I'm looking for. any interest in something like gregg + teahen? look at my roster again and see what you think.
anyone need a closer? make an offer, or just say you're interested and I'll take a look.
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| 203 | Athletics Guy
ID: 31658719 Thu, Aug 09, 2007, 19:26
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Holt, I sent you something.
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| 204 | holt
ID: 41512278 Fri, Aug 10, 2007, 21:40
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the one guy i bench tonight, travis buck, 4-4, 2b, 3b 3-r, 3 rbi, hbp, and it's only the 6th inning.
the rest of my lineup, 5 for 27.
i tried to switch him in my lineup a couple times but couldn't determine who to bench. now i want to bash my head on the keyboard.
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| 205 | holt
ID: 41512278 Tue, Aug 14, 2007, 08:34
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anyone need help in the OF, or maybe CI? I was already running 1 or 2 extra there but with Hamilton back and Rajai Davis going nuts I've got to make a move.
I prefer to deal T.Buck, Loney, and Teahen, but of course I'll consider any offer. If you're thin at OF or CI it's a good chance to pick up 2 or 3 players to plug those holes. My primary interest is a strong SP (good whip, K/9), but I could also part with a couple of em for an upgrade at any position.
let me know if you're interested. trade deadline is Sunday.
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| 206 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Tue, Aug 14, 2007, 14:18
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I need a MI. You will be duly rewarded.
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| 207 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Tue, Aug 14, 2007, 23:28
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Looks like I benched the wrong pitcher. Francis seems to be either really good or really bad. Hill with a nice game on my bench, D'Oh!
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| 208 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 00:09
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Trip - I think we're close to a deal. Let's see if we can find something with the same principal players. Email me.
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| 209 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 12:36
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Or not...
Brandon Webb is totally on the block. Keep those offers coming...
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| 210 | Building 7
ID: 13647289 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 14:27
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What about berkman or some closers for Webb. I'm on vacation until Friday or so. But can check internet on occasion.
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| 211 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 15:13
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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.
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| 212 | Peter N.@ ds' Leader
ID: 017103420 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 20:01
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Am I the only one that sees a problem with the current pending trade?
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| 213 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 354152921 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 21:45
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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.
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| 214 | filthy
ID: 186293016 Wed, Aug 15, 2007, 22:40
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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.
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| 215 | Trip Leader
ID: 13961611 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 09:34
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E-mail sent BH. If you can't come up with anything I will try again when I get home.
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| 216 | Peter N.@ ds' Leader
ID: 017103420 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 10:19
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Fair enough. I can't even get out of the bottom quarter of the league. What the heck do I know anyway? ;-)
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| 217 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 13:04
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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.
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| 218 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 15:54
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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.
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| 219 | filthy
ID: 186293016 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 16:54
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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.
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| 220 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 17:11
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So that's where Mora came from. I'm quite happy to have him along. Thanks.
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| 221 | filthy
ID: 186293016 Thu, Aug 16, 2007, 21:21
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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.
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| 222 | holt
ID: 41512278 Fri, Aug 17, 2007, 08:00
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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.
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| 223 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sat, Aug 18, 2007, 04:10
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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.
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| 224 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 00:13
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I got offers for three flashes in the pans and one serious one that didn't quite measure up. Really looking for some power.
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| 226 | Guest
ID: 327172113 Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 14:21
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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?
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| 227 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 15:07
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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.
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| 228 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Tue, Aug 21, 2007, 15:50
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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.
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| 229 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 08:57
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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.
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| 230 | holt
ID: 41512278 Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 09:12
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sent an offer BH. not a flash in the pan.
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| 231 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 10:42
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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.
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| 232 | holt
ID: 41512278 Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 11:57
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I'm not that desperate. Pretty sure I can find a pitcher for him straight up somewhere else.
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| 233 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Wed, Aug 22, 2007, 12:06
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I'm sure too.
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| 234 | holt
ID: 41512278 Thu, Aug 23, 2007, 10:27
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Nice that Gabbard picked up a win for me. Not real hard when you get 30 runs to back you up.
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| 235 | holt
ID: 41512278 Thu, Aug 23, 2007, 23:21
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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.
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| 236 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Fri, Aug 24, 2007, 16:26
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Coming down to the wire with the trade deadline. Really looking for a serious slugger. Especially a middle infield one.
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| 237 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sat, Aug 25, 2007, 01:47
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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...
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| 238 | holt
ID: 587112719 Mon, Sep 03, 2007, 11:00
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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?
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| 239 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Mon, Sep 03, 2007, 12:14
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The live recording at the stadium didn't turn out well, but we did pre-record it earlier in the day: National Anthem
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| 240 | holt
ID: 587112719 Tue, Sep 04, 2007, 08:53
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hey that sounds pretty nice. you guys should do a major league game some time.
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| 241 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Thu, Sep 13, 2007, 23:18
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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. :-)
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| 242 | holt
ID: 587112719 Fri, Sep 14, 2007, 19:42
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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
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| 243 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sat, Sep 15, 2007, 23:42
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Quick, somebody do an analysis of Webb vs Lilly.
Just kidding - I'm very happy that worked out, although Varitek has been pretty good...
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| 244 | filthy
ID: 186293016 Mon, Sep 17, 2007, 23:01
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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.
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| 245 | Khahan
ID: 486552412 Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 12:23
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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?
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| 246 | holt
ID: 587112719 Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 15:06
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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?
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| 247 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, Sep 19, 2007, 16:13
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[245] - AA teams finishing 2-8 (top half) will probably get to move up to AAA next year, if my arithmetic is correct.
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| 248 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 12:36
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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?
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| 249 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 13:28
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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.
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| 250 | holt
ID: 587112719 Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 16:58
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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.
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| 251 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Mon, Sep 24, 2007, 17:03
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... and down the stretch the come...
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| 252 | StLCards Dude
ID: 31010716 Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 15:01
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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.
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| 253 | Dave R SuperDude
ID: 3010361110 Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 16:05
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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.
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| 254 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Fri, Sep 28, 2007, 16:09
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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.
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| 255 | blue hen Leader
ID: 710321114 Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 17:38
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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.
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| 256 | Tosh Leader
ID: 057721710 Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 18:36
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Jeez. How in the world can I lose 7 points in the last two days? My pitching (ERA,WHIP) just collapsed the last week.
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| 257 | holt
ID: 587112719 Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 01:27
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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.
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| 258 | blue hen
ID: 16322314 Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 10:13
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Congrats Cards. Well-fought the whole way through. You'll notice I picked up Glaus.
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| 259 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Mon, Oct 01, 2007, 10:17
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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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