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[JackAssterson]

I could get one of those "You Suck" trophies for having sexon benched. He hit 2-3 home runs.

I have him on my squad as kind of a joke, I din' know he'd do good just to spite me.

[themike]

Yeah, Utley definitely gets the Thundergod award.

5 days, 5 Home Runs. That sets the Phillies Record (I think) for consecutive games with at least 1 HR. Shel?? Confirmation?

CC Sabathia still gets the overrated award, and should continue to get it until he turns himself around. IF he turns himself around!

I dont actually remember the rest of the awards, so I will get back to you on some more ideas.

[Frontman]

I could get one of those "You Suck" trophies for having sexon benched. He hit 2-3 home runs.

I have him on my squad as kind of a joke, I din' know he'd do good just to spite me.

So a "worst....move....ever" one for that?

[Darkseid Sr.]

Miguel Tejada needs an award. Give him something. He, in my mind, has pretty much given me most of my points by himself. While all my big hitters were/are slumping, he's been pulling his weight and then some.

[lensnart]

Tejada is too old for awards.

[Charaxes]

Tejada is too old for awards.
Don't ya mean Tejeda?!

[Frontman]

Sabathia looks like he's back. 11 K's in 6 innings?

Simply put, ABOUT DAMN TIME THERE TUBBO!!!!!!

[loganspeedo]

He's got The Evil Yankees next though, but then he goes back to KC

[Darkseid Sr.]

Don't ya mean Tejeda?!

Heck, maybe he's not even male. Or a human. I mean, if he lied about that, he could very well be a Russian Spy.

[Frontman]

And how about Casey Blake. Seems like the guy went "Oh man, let's give CC some run support...." and freakin' RAN WITH IT.

[lensnart]

Really Team Harrington 187 points in two days? That is just not reasonable. Do you even have a batter with less than 25 points so far? What happened to the Harrington of week one, where is he?

I call shennanigans, there is clearly some sort of enhancer being passed around the TH locker room. Or perhaps these players have been replaced by aliens ala Space Jam (but without the Brian Bradley one to hold them back).

I am sure that Alien ringers are strictly against the rules and I demand that the commish do something about this insanity at once, before my boys are so badly beaten that their morale is gone for the season.

[Charaxes]

Sabathia looks like he's back. 11 K's in 6 innings?

Simply put, ABOUT DAMN TIME THERE TUBBO!!!!!!
Better late than during a week while you're facing my team...

[loganspeedo]

I can't believe I didn't have Kaz in. D'oh!

[Gacy's Clown]

Yeah, I've had Gary Matthews Jr. on the Bench all week too...although it doesn't look like he'd help much considering the bashing I'm taking right now.

[loganspeedo]

Really Team Harrington 187 points in two days? That is just not reasonable. Do you even have a batter with less than 25 points so far? What happened to the Harrington of week one, where is he?

I call shennanigans, there is clearly some sort of enhancer being passed around the TH locker room. Or perhaps these players have been replaced by aliens ala Space Jam (but without the Brian Bradley one to hold them back).

I am sure that Alien ringers are strictly against the rules and I demand that the commish do something about this insanity at once, before my boys are so badly beaten that their morale is gone for the season.
I won my game against them.

[loganspeedo]

Can't believe Valverde was out there for the taking, I needed a good reliever and while he hasn't quite been at his best, he's still very good. Astros will get him some saves and wins (heck he got a save earlier today in a nice little 1,2,3 inning)

[lensnart]

I won my game against them.

Ouch. Way to kick a guy while he's down. :cry:

[themike]

This is the week off for my team.

I have four guys that havent played all week, and as a team we are batting .178 for the week.

Thats really bad......

Hopefully after their nice vacation, they can start again fresh.

[Frontman]

JOE.....CREDE....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Giving Joba his first loss.

[Charaxes]

So, Orlando Cabrera went 0-9 in the doubleheader in Chicago today. It dropped his batting average from .263 to .236.

[Frontman]

So, Orlando Cabrera went 0-9 in the doubleheader in Chicago today. It dropped his batting average from .263 to .236.

Yeah, frustratin' as hell to watch. At least Thome, Konerko, and Crede didn't continue the morning oh-fer trend in the evening game.

[Frontman]

Ok gang,

I'll be home tonight to catch "Baseball Tonight" so I can get an idea of what happened across the league.

Trophy suggestions?

For Thunderstruck, I'm thinking Lance Berkman. He's been really getting it done; with 4 HRs, 12 RBIs.

We have a few for "worst....move....ever." as we all seemed to have forgotten to make roster moves.

For Smoookin', I'm thinking Johnathan Sanchez. 2 wins, 15 Ks. For whatever reason, ESPN is ranking Carlos Zambrano as being a tad better, but with less strike outs.

Any suggestions for "Stud of the Week?" and "Dud of the Week?"

Overrated has to go to (sorry you Philly fans) Ryan Howard. Come on, he's better than he's played this week.

The Booyah is going to an honorary move. I had to phone my brother while delivering yesterday to fix my pitching rotation, getting both John Danks and Mark Buerhle in. While neither picked up the win, both pitched well enough for me to FINALLY earn a win.

Against Doc.

I think that calls for a league wide celebration! ;)

[Charaxes]

I definitely agree with Berkman. He has just been flat out rakin' this week.

Let me look into the other categories in order to make a decision.

Okay, after looking at the different players I have come up with this:

Thunderstruck: Lance Berkman. 73 points, four homers, 12 RBI's, 25 total bases, and only one strikeout. If that doesn't deserve Thunderstruck, I really don't know what does.

Stud of the Week: Brandon Phillips. Four homers, 24 total bases, and fifty-five points.

Dud of the Week: Manny Corpas. -19 points, 1 loss, 2 BS, and 15.00 ERA He also lost the closer's role in Colorado.

Smokin': Jonathan Sanchez only has one win this week, Front. His last outing was last Sunday so it doesn't count for this week. So he only has one one and ten strikeouts this week. That's way ESPN is placing Zambrano higher. However, my vote for Smokin' will be Cliff Lee. He had a three hit shutout in Kansas City this week earning him 41 points in one outing.

Other nomination for Smokin': James Shields for his two hit shutout of the Red Sox today, out dueling Becket in the process. Edison Volquez: he has 2 Wins, 17 K, 1.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP this week.

Edit: Corpas just lost another game for the Rockies, cementing his Dud of the Week status.

[Frontman]

Corpas isn't on anyone's roster right now.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Poor Shel, forgot to start Volquez, who earned about 26 points today, dang.

[themike]

Corpas isn't on anyone's roster right now.

Actually, I just dropped Corpas on Thursday.

For dud of the week, I would like to nominate Jose Reyes. This week he went 3 for 30, with 3 singles, 1 run, 0 SB, and 1 RBI.

That is horrible....

[Charaxes]

Corpas isn't on anyone's roster right now.
I didn't realize themike dropped him. Hard to give an award to nobody... I just saw the -19 on themike's box score, and assumed that he was still on his roster.

Edit: I'd also like to nominate the Hippos for Heartbreak Award. Getting 435 point in a week and losing is downright criminal. That is the second-highest score this week and the third-most points in a week in this young season.

[Gacy's Clown]

Don't worry, I'm getting used to it...:cheeky:

[Frontman]

Trophies are done for the week.

SDMF earns his own.

Check it.

[Charaxes]

Damn. I was hoping to stay under the radar...

[loganspeedo]

I'm working on stopping that win streak. :)

[JackAssterson]

I've got a streak too, ya know.

:cheeky:

[Charaxes]

I'm working on stopping that win streak. :)
And I'm willing to bet that you will. Man, this has not been my week...

[loganspeedo]

No More Undefeated Team :cheeky:

[JackAssterson]

My streak, however, is thus far unstoppable.

[themike]

My streak, however, is thus far unstoppable.

Jack, were it possible, I would concede to you next time around.

What happened?

The Inmates were a really solid team last year. I split with you last year in the regular season, and then pulled it out of my rear against you in the playoffs. I remember not looking forward to not playing you and the Fightin Hippos at all.

Here is hoping you get it turned around soon!

Still not looking forward to the Hippos this year mind you......That is a lot star power in that pitching lineup.

[Darkseid Sr.]

My streak, however, is thus far unstoppable.

I need urine samples on my desk pronto.

[JackAssterson]

What happened?


I suck, that's what. :laugh:

[loganspeedo]

I hate day games, it makes it hard to adjust your line-up when you need to.

[Gacy's Clown]

Since I can't get anyone to even respond to a trade offer, I'll just post here that I'm up for trading any of my SPs, except Santana or Peavy, for a good hitter. Thanks!:)

And I see I didn't set my lineup much at all this week and have had (at last count) 72 points sitting on the bench. Even with that, though, it's still looking like I'm going to get a hands-down butt-whooping!:grin:

[loganspeedo]

Nevermind, apparently, ESPN needs you to sign in completely everytime to make changes, what a disasterous faux pas

[themike]

If Kevin Youkilis has to be the thundergod winner for this week!

6 Home Runs in the last 6 days!! Are you kidding me! This guy, who does not hit with amazing power is absolutely carrying the Red Sox nation. He and Lowell have been on fire with HR's and RBI's between them.

10 HR's between the two in the last 6 days.

You cannot ask for better.

[Frontman]

Nope, you can't.

On a side note. I do want to formally apologize to JackAssertson publicly. I forgot to mention that hitting a ball anywhere near Brian Anderson (of the Chicago White Sox) will just be frustrating.

For Mariner's hitters.

Good LORD was that one catch awesome; but I think his diving stop was even more impressive.

[JackAssterson]

You know what the Mariners are in games where they've been down by 2 or more runs?

0-19.

If they're behind at any point by at least 2 runs they lose.

Every.

Single.

Time.

What's a real crime is that, by and large the first three starting pitchers have been phenomenal -- which doesn't really matter when your team can't score runs. The M's recently went 25+ innings without scoring a single run, something they hadn't done for 20 years.

It's depressing. It's no longer about beating the Angels, it's about trying to salvage some small sense of dignity.

[loganspeedo]

If Kevin Youkilis has to be the thundergod winner for this week!

6 Home Runs in the last 6 days!! Are you kidding me! This guy, who does not hit with amazing power is absolutely carrying the Red Sox nation. He and Lowell have been on fire with HR's and RBI's between them.

10 HR's between the two in the last 6 days.

You cannot ask for better.
If you think so lowly of him, I'll take him off your hands. You can have Hinske.

[themike]

If you think so lowly of him, I'll take him off your hands. You can have Hinske.

What in the world makes you think I think lowly of him?

He has been a gem! When I picked him up, I knew he would offer great support, but no idea that would happen.

Kind of like Carlos Pena last year. I traded Robinson Cano for him midseason, and then Pena went off. I expected decent numbers, and then great numbers came!

[Charaxes]

Two lousy weeks for me. Thanks for the curse, Front. ;)

[loganspeedo]

What in the world makes you think I think lowly of him?

He has been a gem! When I picked him up, I knew he would offer great support, but no idea that would happen.

Kind of like Carlos Pena last year. I traded Robinson Cano for him midseason, and then Pena went off. I expected decent numbers, and then great numbers came!
Still, If you ever want to unload him, Hinske is available. I could probably throw in someone else, I just can't think of anyone off the top of my head.:cool:

[Darkseid Sr.]

Dan Uggla....

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Charaxes]

Front, can you please award Silent But Deadly to someone else, so I can be rid of this curse...

[loganspeedo]

I really need Furcal to get healthy again.

[loganspeedo]

Huzzah, everyone has a win!!!!!

[Frontman]

Front, can you please award Silent But Deadly to someone else, so I can be rid of this curse...

Gimme a suggestion, and I will take it under advisment. I'm actually thinking Carlos Quentin, as he was fighting just to make the team as the 4th outfielder in Spring Training, and is one of the league's leading hitters.

So far; here's what I got:

Stud of the Week: Alphonso Soriano.

Thunderstruck: Fat Elvis himself, Lance Berkman.

Adam Dunn deserves some love. Team Wright deserves the Heartbreak award. (And the Arrow's is getting something for being the Hearbreaker. This is their second game by one point.)

Any dud's this week? How about a smoooooooooookin' pitcher?

[loganspeedo]

nobody on my team

[Frontman]

Heading out of town until next Friday. Everyone have fun!

[lensnart]

If anyone needs an excellent 3rd baseman and has some solid pitching to give up Beltre has been sitting on my bench with no place to go. I am looking to trade him 1 for 1 for a solid pitcher either starter or relief. If you want him make me an offer.

[Charaxes]

Hey, Front, I was checking out the settings for our league, and realized that there is only four playoff spots available. Don't you think that's a little shallow considering it's a twelve person league?

[Frontman]

Hey, Front, I was checking out the settings for our league, and realized that there is only four playoff spots available. Don't you think that's a little shallow considering it's a twelve person league?

Um, yeah. That isn't the way I set it originally. I'll check into it.

[Frontman]

OK,

As they say "third time is the charm" and I'm going to run this league again. If you want out of last year's league (Which was the up front head to head league) drop me a line and I'll get a new owner.

Charaxes, there will be more than 4 playoff berths this time. I'd love it if you and Gacy can go through the league settings soon and catch any errors for scoring, etc.

Live draft will be in two week on Sunday, March 8th, 8pm CST.

[lensnart]

OK,

As they say "third time is the charm" and I'm going to run this league again. If you want out of last year's league (Which was the up front head to head league) drop me a line and I'll get a new owner.

Charaxes, there will be more than 4 playoff berths this time. I'd love it if you and Gacy can go through the league settings soon and catch any errors for scoring, etc.

Live draft will be in two week on Sunday, March 8th, 8pm CST.

I just got a heads up email from ESPN about round three of fantasy baseball, so I thought I would swing by and see what was up.

I am totally in for season three.

For my two cents I liked the stats from last year Hitting and Pitching seemed fairly on par, in year one the stats seemed way too heavily weighted towards pitchers.

Adding a couple more playoff spots is a good move and the only way the Ski Experience is ever going to see a post season. Now if real baseball could just add enough spots to give the Orioles a chance to see another post season.

[Frontman]

I just got a heads up email from ESPN about round three of fantasy baseball, so I thought I would swing by and see what was up.

I am totally in for season three.

For my two cents I liked the stats from last year Hitting and Pitching seemed fairly on par, in year one the stats seemed way too heavily weighted towards pitchers.

Adding a couple more playoff spots is a good move and the only way the Ski Experience is ever going to see a post season. Now if real baseball could just add enough spots to give the Orioles a chance to see another post season.

Yeah or nay on having a "5 man rotation" like we did last year, with being only able to carry 5 starting pitchers?

Upped the playoff berths (which I learned has to be done before the schedule is set. Once ESPN sets your league's schedule, it throws everything off.)

I lowered the points for double plays turned from 2 to 1, but added 1 point for put outs and outfield assists.

Anything else?

[Frontman]

Ok, just so I can be fair to other players, respond to this thread moving forward or post a message at the new league as well. If I don't hear from players by say a week from tomorrow, I'll drop off those who don't reply and add in other players.

Thanks,

Front

[loganspeedo]

I'm in again, Hopefully I won't be plagued by the injuries of last year. (Glares at Furcal)

[lensnart]

Yeah or nay on having a "5 man rotation" like we did last year, with being only able to carry 5 starting pitchers?

Upped the playoff berths (which I learned has to be done before the schedule is set. Once ESPN sets your league's schedule, it throws everything off.)

I lowered the points for double plays turned from 2 to 1, but added 1 point for put outs and outfield assists.

Anything else?

Yeah for sure. I like the strategy of 5 pitchers for 5 spots. It stops hoarding and it makes you use those IR spots wisely. Last year it made for a few tough decisions and that is a big part of the fun for me.

[themike]

I'm thrilled to do it again! Two years ago, my team was sick. Last year, my boys got hurt too often to be totally effective.

I havent checked this site out in about six months or so. Fantasy baseball brought me running back.

Not too sure about all of the changes in scoring, but I will get used to it.

Good luck to everyone this season!

[Charaxes]

I'm in for year three. Can we all say 'repeat'?

Draft date and time works great for me as that is my weekend off.

I'd love to look over the settings, if you would gave me a link. My computer's hard drive froze up, and I lost all my bookmarks.

[Gacy's Clown]

I'm in as well! Here's the link I think...

http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=10319

I'll look over the settings in a little bit too.
Can't wait to do this again!:)

[JackAssterson]

Think I'll let some fiery newcomer take my spot.

[Frontman]

Ok,

Pushed the league draft by a week to reflect the WBC; as to sit on a roster for close to a month is boring; and easily forgotten.

Jack Assertson, you sure you don't want to play? How about the rest of those who haven't spoken up yet? Let me know, because we could try to fill out those teams with other owners still.

[Charaxes]

Front, I work next weekend, so I would not be able to make it if the draft is held on the 15th.

[Frontman]

Since Char is our defending champion; anyone against pushing the draft back a third time?

[Charaxes]

I would appreciate it, but you really don't need to push back the draft just for me.

I have played auto-draft teams before, and they always suck...

Just to let you know Front, I am off work on Monday, Tuesday, and next weekend, so any of those days would work for me.

[Frontman]

Well, there are no "Heroes" episodes tomorrow, just reruns. We can push it off one day if that's all right?

Although, I have a feeling a number of our players aren't playing. Has anyone heard from Docdoom187?

[bigkahuna83]

i may be able to take over an open spot. Let me know if you need somebody.

[DocDoom187]

Well, there are no "Heroes" episodes tomorrow, just reruns. We can push it off one day if that's all right?

Although, I have a feeling a number of our players aren't playing. Has anyone heard from Docdoom187?

I sure haven't

:noid:

I'm up for it.:grin:

[Frontman]

How about shel? Is she in?

[Frontman]

Ok,

I kicked the draft to tomorrow. I really need to hear from some of our missing owners, though.

[Frontman]

loganspeedo and themike; what are your team names as I am going to pare down those who haven't gotten back to us and open it up for any last minute players who might want to join.

EDIT: I figured out loganspeedo's team. Now I just need to figure out which team themike owns; for BigKahuna to assume command of the Real Deals (Sorry, but he hasn't been on HCRealms since January. I figured with the few invites and updates that have been sent via email, if he was interested; he would of logged back onto the Realms.)

So, just trying to hear from a few more teams; and if not, we'll pare it down and go with a smaller league, which means more talent for us participating!

[Frontman]

Bigkahuna; I just sent you an invite via your email account you use for HCRealms; inviting you to the league.

[Frontman]

Ok, I heard from Shel via Facebook, she is in.

Now, I have 3 teams unaccounted for; but one is themike's team. Anyone know which team is his?

Thanks,

Front

[Frontman]

Ok, I heard from Shel via Facebook, she is in.

Now, I have 3 teams unaccounted for; but one is themike's team. Anyone know which team is his?

Thanks,

Front

[Gacy's Clown]

I guess I'm out then. I made my work schedule for the week so I could make the draft, then it gets changed (again) a few hours before draft time. I've got soccer tomorrow night, so I won't be able to draft then. It was fun...

[RCricket55]

hey are you looking for me? I am ready to go, but saw that you are waiting for two people. I am set, sorry I didn't post here.

[Frontman]

hey are you looking for me? I am ready to go, but saw that you are waiting for two people. I am set, sorry I didn't post here.

Which team is yours RCricket?

[Frontman]

I guess I'm out then. I made my work schedule for the week so I could make the draft, then it gets changed (again) a few hours before draft time. I've got soccer tomorrow night, so I won't be able to draft then. It was fun...

Sorry Gacy. I'm trying to keep it afloat; and due to HCRealms being such a smeggin' pain recently (I get far too many timed out responses for a website) that I didn't get Char's message until yesterday.

You sure you want out?

[bigkahuna83]

the season does not start for a few weeks, is it possible to find another date?

are HR's really -1 point?

[Frontman]

the season does not start for a few weeks, is it possible to find another date?

are HR's really -1 point?

I'll look into the HR issue; and I have no problem pushing it back, (that's been part of the problem.) As we still have a missing owner or two.

Thoughts, guys?

I'm off to bed now, I'll check in the morning and when I get home from work tomorrow. I can push this back to next weekend, if you'd like.

[Frontman]

BigK,

Giving up a HR counts as a -1. Hitting a HR is +1, on top of the RBI, bases taken, etc.

[RCricket55]

Which team is yours RCricket?

Team Harrington, I believe. Can't remember for sure and can't check at work.

[Charaxes]

I'll look into the HR issue; and I have no problem pushing it back, (that's been part of the problem.) As we still have a missing owner or two.

Thoughts, guys?

I'm off to bed now, I'll check in the morning and when I get home from work tomorrow. I can push this back to next weekend, if you'd like.
I have no problem pushing back again. How 'bout this weekend? I am off both Saturday and Sunday so I could draft either night.

Hopefully, that way Gacy can draft with us...

[RCricket55]

I have no problem pushing back again. How 'bout this weekend? I am off both Saturday and Sunday so I could draft either night.

Hopefully, that way Gacy can draft with us...

If you do, I vote Saturday. Wednesday is probably the only bad day for me this week though.

[Frontman]

Saturday evening then gang? Any issues there?

(I'm going to set it for Saturday, I can always push it back to Sunday if need be.)

If I don't hear from our missing team owners; they're gone and we'll just bracket it down. Right now, we're uneven; but Shaun has volunteered to take and join if we come up with uneven players.

8pm EST Saturday. Any issues, we have until Friday. If I don't hear from our missing teams; they're gone.

Cricket, confirm that team for me; and if themike is Mike Wright; we've figured out his team. Can anyone *nudge, nudge, themike* if that's right, then we've accounted for all but two players.

[lensnart]

I was all set for yesterday, and I was all set for today. But I can't do Saturday, especially Saturday night. I really want to draft though as I spent a couple hours yesterday planning out my rankings for each position, and I am geared up for it.

So please can we do it Sunday.

[Frontman]

Sunday then? Any objections?

[RCricket55]

I was all set for yesterday, and I was all set for today. But I can't do Saturday, especially Saturday night. I really want to draft though as I spent a couple hours yesterday planning out my rankings for each position, and I am geared up for it.

So please can we do it Sunday.

I can do sunday too. Whatever is cool.

[Frontman]

Here's who we have accounted for so far:

1 Chicago hitmen, Frontman
2 Doc's Minions, DocDoom187
3 Team SDMF, Charaxes
4 The Fighting Hippos, Gacy's Clown
5 Dave Marshak Ski Experience, lensart
6 Team Wright, themike
7 Houston Black Knights, loganspeedo
8 The Real Deals, BigKahuna83
9 Team Harrington. RCricket
10 Star City Arrows, Kitsushel

If by chance Gacy still wants out; we'll add another player to balance the scales and have two 5 team divisions (which don't matter, its just fanciful that way.)

[themike]

Ok, I heard from Shel via Facebook, she is in.

Now, I have 3 teams unaccounted for; but one is themike's team. Anyone know which team is his?

Thanks,

Front

I'm Team Wright.

I dont have a clever team name this year. If I come up with one, I will let you know.

[Frontman]

Thanks Mike,

Now, if we all can convince the Fighting Hippos to stay; we're golden. Come on GC! We need you, m'man!

[themike]

This is the best team I have ever drafted.

On paper, that is.

I think my dissapointing, injury plagued last year is behind me. No Fighting Hippos to get revenge on for two years ago, either. He knocked me out of my title shot in the last day of our playoff battle.

Good luck to everyone!

Here is hoping for an active season for all of our players.

[DocDoom187]

I missed the draft... DAMN! I didn't realize there was a set date yet with all the time schedule moving.

Oh well :(

[Charaxes]

This is the best team I have ever drafted.

On paper, that is.

I think my dissapointing, injury plagued last year is behind me. No Fighting Hippos to get revenge on for two years ago, either. He knocked me out of my title shot in the last day of our playoff battle.

Good luck to everyone!

Here is hoping for an active season for all of our players.
You're Team Wright, yes? Three years now, and I'm still getting teams confused... :ermm:

I'm so psyched about my team. I got my top three priority players in Teixeira, Pedroia, and Longoria. I'm throwing out there right now that Cameron Maybin is available for trade if the right deal came along. Make me an offer... :devious:

[loganspeedo]

I totally forgot about the draft until like 11pm last night. At least the computer didn't totally mess me up even if it only drafted a couple of people I would have drafted.

[loganspeedo]

I missed the draft... DAMN! I didn't realize there was a set date yet with all the time schedule moving.

Oh well :(

That didn't help me either.

[NAES72]

hey thanks for kicking me out at the last min

[Frontman]

hey thanks for kicking me out at the last min


Ok,

I kicked the draft to tomorrow. I really need to hear from some of our missing owners, though.

Kept trying to get responses from owners; and when folks don't reply, I need to eventually start the league. Sorry about that; but we needed to get people to respond.

[NAES72]

you could have pm me i not getting e-mail up datrs from here anymore

[Gacy's Clown]

I missed the draft... DAMN! I didn't realize there was a set date yet with all the time schedule moving.

Oh well :(

Yeah, I don't get email notifications (even though I have my settings set to get them), so I didn't even know they changed the date again and again. I actually could have been there for the draft when they did it...:noid:

[Frontman]

I'm really growing to be annoyed with these site issues.

Again, apologizes guys. If I had known; I would of *tried* to email you both directly.

[Gacy's Clown]

It's all good man. There's always next year.:)

[DocDoom187]

So I missed the draft... yet I'm in love with my team. MY lord is it stacked! I don't know how it happened but I ended up with 3 or 4 guys who could be considered round 1 or 2 picks. Maybe I should always let it autodraft for me. :p

Plus somehow, I ended up with the 2 or 3 sleepers I was going to target... without being there. Very lucky.

[bigkahuna83]

does ESPN allow co-managers? I would be happy to let one of the teams who missed out guide my team to the title

[Charaxes]

Wow... after one day, I realize that the Put Outs stat is going to be important...

[Frontman]

The scoring is crazy, folks. But I think with the Put Out, you're going to get points from solid defense play as well.

All these games have been great to start the season.

[Charaxes]

I lost my first matchup by forty points. I was outscored on Put Outs by 101. Having Soto go down in the second game really hurt me...

I hope I can make up for it.

[RCricket55]

I lost my first matchup by forty points. I was outscored on Put Outs by 101. Having Soto go down in the second game really hurt me...

I hope I can make up for it.

I have Soto in my other league, he definitely made it a tough week.

[lensnart]

I lost my first matchup by forty points. I was outscored on Put Outs by 101. Having Soto go down in the second game really hurt me...

I hope I can make up for it.

I have to say having the put-outs has been awesome for my guys. Though having Santana rack up 50 points last week sure didn't hurt.

[RCricket55]

I can't change my daily line-up. Is anyone else having this problem?

[RCricket55]

I can't change my daily line-up. Is anyone else having this problem?

Nevermind, I fixed it (didn't sign in :))

Glad I didn't lose sunday since I didn't put beckett in...

[loganspeedo]

you guys should know: for each game, there is a smack talk board you can use to comment about the games.

[loganspeedo]

Why are Saves only worth 2 points and Wins worth 5? As of the current scoring system, it's better for a relief pitcher to blow the save and get a win (-2pts BS + 5pts Win = 3pts total) than it is to get the save.

[Charaxes]

I think that we should save ourselves some time, and just award len the trophy for this year.

[loganspeedo]

I have not yet begun to fight.

[loganspeedo]

Also, I looked at the team rosters today and saw several teams with disabled players and slots on their disabled list. There is still 3 months of baseball left, no one is truly out of the running.

[themike]

Also, I looked at the team rosters today and saw several teams with disabled players and slots on their disabled list. There is still 3 months of baseball left, no one is truly out of the running.

Actually, I have already washed my hands of the league for this year. I am pretty tired of out hitting my opponent, only to lose because they have 4 1st basemen that net them 15-18 points a game, no matter how bad they play.

It is impossible to overcome.

I will more than likely see you guys next year.

[loganspeedo]

I think there are too many stats to deal with in this league. The league my family started has only 12 stats to keep track of, 6 batting (Hits, Runs, RBI's, Home Runs, Stolen Bases, and Batting Average) and 6 pitching (Strike Outs, Quality Starts, Wins, Saves, ERA, and WHIP) and is a lot more straight forward. Plus there is a lot more activity on the smackboards and league forum.

[RCricket55]

I think that we should save ourselves some time, and just award len the trophy for this year.

I was looking at overall points and he has me by 700 overall and 700 in put outs. I don't know if he planned it that way or what, but he has done a good getting guys that have a lot of PO's.

[loganspeedo]

not looking forward to the last four games of the season.

[Charaxes]

Just got an email from Front, guess we are getting the band back together to do Fantasy Baseball again.

Can't wait until the draft, guys!!!

[themike]

Outside of fantasy Baseball, I dont usually come back to the realms anymore.

That being said, I am back in to the league!

Thank all that we are not doing putouts any longer.

[NAES72]

if there room would like to play thanks

[RCricket55]

if there room would like to play thanks

I have to take a step down this year. My spot is free for the taking.

[loganspeedo]

I also won't be available for Fantasy Baseball this year. Blame it on my brother for starting a family league,