ESPN Up Front (and Fixed) Fantasy Baseball 2009

[Frontman]

Ok,

Time to see who wants in for this years league. I want enough lead time to shake out the bugs.

1st and foremost= No DH. I'm going to set it for two "utility" players and leave it at that.

2nd=wins for pitchers will go down from 10 points to 5, with a loss counting as -3 points.

And I'm scaling back this year. First 9 to respond with a team name is in for the next league. PM me your email address, team name, Real name; I'll send out invites.

1. Chicago Hitmen, Frontman
2. Star City Arrows, KitsuShel
3. Arkham Inmates, Jack Asserton
4. Doc's Minions, DocDoom187
5. The Real Deals, Darkseid Sr.
6. The Fighting Hippos, Gacy's Clown
7. Dave Marshak Ski Experience, lensart
8. The No Names, NAES72
9. Team SDMF, Charaxes
10. RCricket55
11. themike
12. loganspeedo,
13. Deltapi (as an alternate, determined if we get #14.)
14.


DIVISION 1
Doc's Minions- DocDoom187
Star City Arrows- KitsuShel
Team Wright- ???
Team WESTHOFF- ???
Houston Black Knights- loganspeedo
Chicago SouthsideHitmen- Frontman

DIVISION 2
Real Deals- Darkseid Sr.
Fightin' Hippos- Gacy's Clown
Team SDMF- Charaxes
Dave Marshak Ski Experience- lensnart
Team Harrington- ???
Arkham Inmates- JackAsserton

[KitsuShel]

I'll play.

:)

[JackAssterson]

Arkham Inmates, reporting for duty.

[bigkahuna83]

i did not play in the ESPN league last year. could somebody post the point breakdowns so i could scout it out.

[DocDoom187]

I was wondering if there is any interest in also participating in a 12 person Roto Yahoo league?

It won't take THAT much time, and you should be able to play in both. I'd love it if Front joined to.

If there's any interest I'll start one up!

[Darkseid Sr.]

Alright, I'll play.

[Frontman]

i did not play in the ESPN league last year. could somebody post the point breakdowns so i could scout it out.

Last year's ESPN league got a bit wacky, so I'm using it as a roadmap of what NOT to do; with keeping the stuff that did work.

Last year's league is located here:

http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=10997

and feel free to peruse, look, and suggest improvements beyond those I already included here.

[JackAssterson]

Ah, memories. Curse them Fightin' Hippos. :p

I take it no trophies this time 'round. :grin:

[Frontman]

Well, a heck of smaller trophy case, and probably I'll create in response to good/bad play.

In essence, if I feel like trying to be funny.

[bigkahuna83]

looks very interesting. I do have a quick ?, there is 1 point for DPT (double play turned) is that a defensive point?

[Gacy's Clown]

Throw me in as well if there's still room!:)

[Gacy's Clown]

Last year's ESPN league got a bit wacky, so I'm using it as a roadmap of what NOT to do; with keeping the stuff that did work.

Last year's league is located here:

http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=10997

and feel free to peruse, look, and suggest improvements beyond those I already included here.

A few things I would suggest is to get rid of a few of the Batter categories, such as Sac, GWRBI, and DPT. These would reduce the points a little and bring the Batters a little bit more in line with the pitchers. You don't really want one being so much better than the other.
Example: Last season there were 5 Batters that scored over 700 pts and 20 that scored over 600.
As for Pitchers, only one scored over 700 and only three scored over 600...and this was with our Wins counting for 10 pts. a pop.

I know players don't score a great deal anyways with those three Batter categories I listed, but the rest of the stats seem worthwhile and the scoring seems fair for them.

Perhaps if those categories stay, the Total Bases category could be the one to remove, as it appears to be the one that gives these batters the biggest boost to their numbers (a Home Run would essentially score you 5 pts.) and just make a Home Run a flat number somewhere from 3-5 pts.

Any other thoughts/opinions?

[Frontman]

looks very interesting. I do have a quick ?, there is 1 point for DPT (double play turned) is that a defensive point?

Yes, if a player is involved in a DPT, you gain a point for that as a defensive point. (Kinda would stink to give a batter credit for hitting into a DP.)

[DocDoom187]

This is just me, but this always seems balanced.

For batters, count Average, Walks, Total Bases, Runs, RBI's, Home Runs, and Stolen bases.

For pitchers count Wins, Losses, K's, IP, ERA, WHIP, and saves, and maybe holds if the league is big enough.

Nice and simple.

[DocDoom187]

Gacy, the problem with removing Total Bases is that if your player gets 5 triples in one game, he should get you more points than a player who gets you 5 singles.

[DocDoom187]

Also, we could easily solve all of this by making it Roto. I personally like roto a loooooooooooooooooooot more than H2H.

Front, is there any reason you are opposed to Roto? Are others out there? Would you guys be willing to give it a try?

[Frontman]

Also, we could easily solve all of this by making it Roto. I personally like roto a loooooooooooooooooooot more than H2H.

Front, is there any reason you are opposed to Roto? Are others out there? Would you guys be willing to give it a try?

I'm only opposed to it in the sense that it seems most leagues do Roto. This just gives us a different take on it.

[Frontman]

Gacy, the problem with removing Total Bases is that if your player gets 5 triples in one game, he should get you more points than a player who gets you 5 singles.

What he said, Gacy. But I do see getting rid if SAC, especially since the batter still will get credit for a RBI.

[DocDoom187]

I'm only opposed to it in the sense that it seems most leagues do Roto. This just gives us a different take on it.
Well, there's a reason most leagues do Roto. ;)

The reason I like Roto is because,

A)Points don't matter. Points are predetermined

B)Everyone has a chance. In H2H if you start of with 10 losses ,you're done for the season. But last year in Roto, I was last of 12 with 1 month left, and finished second. I think that's great. Plus, it's more of a community league since you compete against everyone at once.

It's my personal preference, by far. But if others oppose it I'll still play in a H2H.

[DocDoom187]

Also, Roto allows for a bigger league with less complications. That way everyone can still participate.

[Frontman]

Well, I'd still like to keep it H2H, as like I said, there's a boatload of options for Roto leagues. Also, I like the bit of smacktalk you can get with H2H.

[DocDoom187]

OKilee dokilee. Fine with me.

Like I said, if people want to also join a yahoo Roto, just contact me. Enough interest and I'll start one up.

But I'll gladly participate here, regardless of H2H or Roto

[JackAssterson]

I like H2H just 'cause it feels more basebally to me.

[Frontman]

As you may have noticed, I asked (and got) Typhon to set up a sub-forum just for fantasy sports threads. Figured it would make it easier for all if all the threads were in one location.

[bigkahuna83]

DocD

I will sign up for your roto league in a few weeks once sign ups are live.

I do prefer H2H however, roto is more of a set it and forget it style for me.

[DocDoom187]

Coolio. As soon as Yahoo allows, I'll make a league and start a sign up thread.

However, I don't want mine to bud into Fronts. So please please please, if you join mine, feel free to also join Front's. I am.

[Gacy's Clown]

As you may have noticed, I asked (and got) Typhon to set up a sub-forum just for fantasy sports threads. Figured it would make it easier for all if all the threads were in one location.

Very nice and a great idea!:)

I also prefer H2H over roto for the same reason BK mentioned. It's just extremely boring IMO. I totally forgot about the singles counting the same as triples thing too if you took out Total Bases, so my bad on that one.

[NAES72]

can i play this year i will be good

[bigkahuna83]

i think the main requirement in this and any fantasy sports league is that members must be active all year long. I think Front and the rest of the teams deserve that commitment from all who sign up. To me that means checking your team at the very minimum twice per week. I would rather see less more dedicated teams in a league that a large who-gives-a-roody-poo league.

I am waiting to commit to this league until I can be sure I can devote thee attention to it that it and you all deserve.

[lensnart]

I would definitely like to come back and play again.

[Frontman]

can i play this year i will be good

Team name NAES?

[lensnart]

Oh yeah and my team name will still be the Dave Marshak Experience.

[Frontman]

3 more gang. Tell your friends.

Well, two more after NAES gives us his team name.

[lensnart]

i think the main requirement in this and any fantasy sports league is that members must be active all year long. I think Front and the rest of the teams deserve that commitment from all who sign up. To me that means checking your team at the very minimum twice per week. I would rather see less more dedicated teams in a league that a large who-gives-a-roody-poo league.

I am waiting to commit to this league until I can be sure I can devote thee attention to it that it and you all deserve.

I really hope that people heed this advice, it is no fun when you have no show losers. We had a few last year in this league and I had a couple in my football league that ended a few weeks back (I am looking at you NAES and Voltron Force) and it is always lame when you play them.

We should have some kind of contingency plan in case people are gone after draft day.

[NAES72]

THE NO NAMES and i was in it most of last years up tell about the last 2 or 3

[Darkseid Sr.]

I've never done Fantasy anything on the realms, but I've done fantasy baseball (the only true sport) before, so I plan to commit a lot. Hopefully my team will do better than my Cincinnati Red Stockings (just trade Griffey! Please!)

[Charaxes]

I'm in again this year if there's still room.

Doc, if you need more people, I wouldn't mind playing in both leagues.

Team SDMF reporting. Strength, Determination, Mercilessness, Forever!

[Gacy's Clown]

I never knew what that stood for, but thought I knew what the MF part of it was...:cheeky:

[DocDoom187]

Ok, I started a thread. So if you're interested in a Yahoo league, go on over, post, and PM me when you get the chance, with your info.

[Frontman]

Room for one more, gang.

[Charaxes]

I never knew what that stood for, but thought I knew what the MF part of it was...:cheeky:
Yeah, pretty much everyone assumes that. :rolleyes: I was wearing a shirt that had it on the back, and my boss was trying to make me go home and change. I had to go online to prove to her what it actually means.

[Gacy's Clown]

That's terrible. I was telling my girlfriend about it and her guess was Stupid, Dumbass, MFer's, which I'm sad to say that I hadn't even thought of, but then told her what it really stood for and she liked that a whole lot better.:)

[Charaxes]

Don't blame me, blame Zakk Wylde. It's the personal motto for Black Label Society.

Must say, she gets a point for originality... :cheeky:

[RCricket55]

I sent in a PM yesterday...anyone know if I am on time?

[Frontman]

Yes, you are on time.

Once ESPN opens up registration, I'll PM/email you all with the log in information; and I definately will work harder this year not to have the hiccups of last year.

[Charaxes]

To your credit, Front, you had no control over most of those hiccups.

[Frontman]

To your credit, Front, you had no control over most of those hiccups.

Do you understand how funny "no control over most of those hiccups" sounds?

;)

Some of them, yes I could of done a bit better; but the ESPN 'screw da pooch' drops were bad.

Plus the whole idea that a DH had to play enough games as a DH to qualify as a DH was just plain moronic, imo.

[DocDoom187]

The league is up. It's on Yahoo sports.

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=

League Name HCRealms

Password:DocDoom187

Sign up everyone, and any realmser who see this, feel free to join, even if you haven't officially signed up here yet.


Everyone's encouraged to join!

[Frontman]

Ok,

The league is UP AND RUNNING!

Yip, yip, yip, yahoooe!!!!

But, since I was a moron and cleaned up my inbox, I need everyone's email address again for invites.

PM me, I'll send them out ASAP.

Later.

Front

[Frontman]

Friendly reminder.

There are still 3 teams that have not emailed me. If the teams that have signed up could update their team names in the league, I can figure out who is unaccounted for; and see if they are going to participate this season or not. If not, I have had a few requests to join this league beyond the 10 originally signed, so I'll open it back up if I haven't heard from those 3 teams.

Once I figure out who they are. ;)

Later!

[Darkseid Sr.]

Looking good so far, Front!

[DocDoom187]

Is the draft time final? Because 9 oclock is sorta late.

730 would be ideal for me, but I could do 8 too.

[Frontman]

Is the draft time final? Because 9 oclock is sorta late.

730 would be ideal for me, but I could do 8 too.

730 is 530 pacific time. I kinda need to make it available for all.

Plus, my kids not in bed until 9 EST. Hard to draft with a 5 year old bugging you.

[Frontman]

All invites are out. Overlook the scoring system, points, etc. LMK if I've missed anything.

[Frontman]

Oh, one part I did a uni-lateral decision on was the "no trade/no drop" status of players.

Say, (God forbid) A-Rod tears out his knee, and is out the season, that should not mean that his owner should have to carry him on the DL/Bench for the entire season (or until ESPN gets its act together to de-activate him.)

[Charaxes]

Oh, one part I did a uni-lateral decision on was the "no trade/no drop" status of players.

Say, (God forbid) A-Rod tears out his knee, and is out the season, that should not mean that his owner should have to carry him on the DL/Bench for the entire season (or until ESPN gets its act together to de-activate him.)
I like it.

I like the scoring system, too. Some interesting changes from last year. I really like the use of errors for the position players.

I guess I should grab as Cubbies as I can this year... Dempster says so.

[Frontman]

I like it.

I like the scoring system, too. Some interesting changes from last year. I really like the use of errors for the position players.

I guess I should grab as Cubbies as I can this year... Dempster says so.

The Cubs would of been fine this year, just wtih Dempster's comments. But when two separate players say the following phrases:

"We are going to win the World Series"

and

"I don't believe in curses."

Bad things happen to said teams. Millions of Cubs fans cried out suddenly when Fukudome (does anyone else think that's what he feels about playing baseball indoors?) said "I don't believe in curses."

[Charaxes]

I'm sure that the Cubs will win the Central (then again, that's really not an accomplishment) but they'll probably lose in the first round of the playoffs.

But then again, they play the games for a reason. No one ever thought that the Rockies would have made of the World Series last year, so I guess we'll just have to wait and find out.

Translation: I still like the Mets to come out of the NL. For Beltran's sake, I hope they at least win their division. 'Cause if they don't, the New Yorkers will eat him alive...

[Frontman]

I see the Mets going all the way. That pitching rotation? With the addition of Santana is going to be hard to figure out. Santana might win 20 games this season.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I see the Mets going all the way. That pitching rotation? With the addition of Santana is going to be hard to figure out. Santana might win 20 games this season.

Not to mention their division isn't nearly as strong as it used to be. The only up-side to Santana being in the NL is that he has to hit.

[Frontman]

Not to mention their division isn't nearly as strong as it used to be. The only up-side to Santana being in the NL is that he has to hit.

Yeah, that's true. Thankfully, he's no longer a Burr in this Sox fan's backside.

Unless he's in the October Classic and the Sox are there.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Unless he's in the October Classic and the Sox are there.

I'm going to say yes to the first one and a "pity maybe" to the second :laugh:

[themike]

Oh, man!

I though last year was a keeper league for the ones that participated all year long. I have been sitting around for about month waiting on the PM to start up again!

If I would have known I had to re-sign up, I would have been back in long ago!!!!!

If there is any way to get back in, please let me know! Tim Gunn wants another year of baseball!!!!!!!!!

[Frontman]

Ok, I'll open the league up to themike and one more (sorry about that themike. I found the more that I played with the settings from last year, the more I found the whole thing smeggin' broken.)

PM me your email addy, and we'll go from there.

ROOM FOR ONE MORE!!!

[themike]

Ok, I'll open the league up to themike and one more (sorry about that themike. I found the more that I played with the settings from last year, the more I found the whole thing smeggin' broken.)

PM me your email addy, and we'll go from there.

ROOM FOR ONE MORE!!!

Thanks so much for the chance to play, Front!!

I Heart Tim Gunn is back for another year of great hitting and lackluster pitching!

Seriously, thanks for the chance.

Mike

[bigkahuna83]

when will the draft be?

[Frontman]

Tuesday, March 4th; 8pm CST/9pm EST.

[DeltaPi1049]

I guess I missed my chance to do this again. well, carp.

[DocDoom187]

Actually Delta, I think there's one last opening...

[Frontman]

Actually, there isn't; but if one more wants to join, we can fit Delta and whomever wants to.

[themike]

We are almost back to the lineup of teams we had last year. Where is Armac's Axewielders? My two games with him were fantastic! I was looking forward to that again.

[loganspeedo]

The Houston Black Knights are in like Flynn

[Frontman]

Just a friendly reminder. The draft is tonight, 9pm EST, 8pm CST. If you cannot make it, go to the league and set up your draft order if you'd prefer.

Draft lobby will open one hour early. With my experience, you can always sign in and then go do other stuff, just to make sure the java applett loads properly for you to do live drafting.

Also, double check over the rules (I noticed one after I set the league up, where we would of had more pitchers on the roster than actual players. I fixed that) and bring it to my attention, as I would like to have all bugs shaken out prior to the draft.

See you all tonight.

Front

[Frontman]

Draft room becomes active in the next 60 minutes, draft is in 75 minutes.

[Gacy's Clown]

Thanks for the reminder. I'd forgotten it was tonight. I'm going into this thing pretty blind this year, as I haven't looked at pretty much anything with baseball yet. Perhaps I'll do some quick studying beforehand...:cheeky:

[loganspeedo]

Auto-Pilot picked some good picks while since I was sooooooooo late.

[Charaxes]

Gacy's pitching rotation = scary

[themike]

Gacy's pitching rotation = scary

I thought my pithcing was great, then I saw Gacy's.

I think my team will be better than last years, because I have hitting and pitching. My team last year was 400 one week, barely 200 the next. This round seems like they will be a steady crew.

Looking forward to this season!

[lensnart]

I am a little worried seeing that 6 of my players are injured right now and I am doubting my Japanese rookies a bit, but if it all comes together I think I should have a decent team. Maybe I can at least make the playoffs this time.

[loganspeedo]

If they are Day-to-Day, it might just be because of spring training.

[Darkseid Sr.]

My computer failed me last night, but I did get some mildy good bench players.

My rotation is not very good at all, but I think I have solid line-up. Time will tell, though.

EDIT: I'm tyring to fx my god-awful rotation by dumping my third 1st basemen (what?) and pick up Homer Bailey.

[Gacy's Clown]

Gacy's pitching rotation = scary

It wasn't my intention, but just went with punches. I was one pick away from getting Beckett too, but I think themike grabbed him. While the pitching looks nice, my hitting is lackluster and I'm always weary of pitching injuries.
We'll see though. There are some good looking teams this year!:)

[JackAssterson]

I have one ace up my sleeve that will help me soar to victory:

Clicking this means you forfeit to the Arkham Inmates! Yay!

[Charaxes]

I thought my pithcing was great, then I saw Gacy's.

I think my team will be better than last years, because I have hitting and pitching. My team last year was 400 one week, barely 200 the next. This round seems like they will be a steady crew.

Looking forward to this season!
What's your team name this year?

[Charaxes]

It wasn't my intention, but just went with punches. I was one pick away from getting Beckett too, but I think themike grabbed him. While the pitching looks nice, my hitting is lackluster and I'm always weary of pitching injuries.
We'll see though. There are some good looking teams this year!:)
Actually, it was I who grabbed Beckett. Now I'm really glad I did...

As for my offense, I think I'm going to lose a lot of points in strikeouts. I have six starters last year who struck out more than one hundred times... :confused: :nervous:

Edit: can we get a list of who is who?

Off the top of my head it's:

DIVISION 1
Doc's Minions- DocDoom187
Star City Arrows- KitsuShel
Team Wright- ???
Team WESTHOFF- ???
Houston Black Knights- loganspeedo
Chicago SouthsideHitmen- Frontman

DIVISION 2
Real Deals- Darkseid Sr.
Fightin' Hippos- Gacy's Clown
Team SDMF- Charaxes
Dave Marshak Ski Experience- lensnart
Team Harrington- ???
Arkham Inmates- JackAsserton

[Gacy's Clown]

Westhoff is usually the Altamont Losers if I'm not mistaken. No clue on the others though.:ermm:

Good pick on Beckett too. I was sitting here getting all giddy with the prospect of adding him too, then was deflated when you nabbed him.:grin:

[loganspeedo]

Houston Black Knights are owned by yours truly.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I'm the Real Deals!

[DocDoom187]

I just realized I made a big mistake...

I drafted as if it was a Roto league, trying to get a good balance of everything, but now I realise it's H2H, and there was no reason to take someone with good steals but low power, if i could have gotte na slugger, D'oh!

[Frontman]

Sucks to be you, Doc.

[DocDoom187]

Sucks to be you, Doc.
Nah, just sucks to be in a H2H league. ;)

[JackAssterson]

Eh, Doc's not so bad. I don't even know if I have a good team or not. :laugh:

[Darkseid Sr.]

As I look at my first match-up with them Fightin' Hippos, I realize how amazing his rotation is, and how my hitters are really, really going to have to pick up the slack for my lackluster rotation.

[bigkahuna83]

As I look at my first match-up with them Fightin' Hippos, I realize how amazing his rotation is, and how my hitters are really, really going to have to pick up the slack for my lackluster rotation.
Can you share with a non member what his rotaion is?

[Darkseid Sr.]

His:

Johan Santana
Roy Oswalt
Scott Kazmir
Jake Peavy

My:

Javier Vazquez
A.J Burnett
Ian Snell
Matt Cain

I think my lineup might balance this out (I hope! :laugh: )

[Frontman]

His:

Johan Santana
Roy Oswalt
Scott Kazmir
Jake Peavy

My:

Javier Vazquez
A.J Burnett
Ian Snell
Matt Cain

I think my lineup might balance this out (I hope! :laugh: )

But you have the Double Barrel AJ. And one is into pro-wrestling.

All you need is AJ Styles as your manager, and you're golden.

[Darkseid Sr.]

But you have the Double Barrel AJ. And one is into pro-wrestling.

All you need is AJ Styles as your manager, and you're golden.

Indeed. *smokes pipe*

[Gacy's Clown]

A just a quick message here. I've got a couple spots left in my Yahoo HEAD TO HEAD league (sorry, Doom ;) ) if anyone is interested.
The draft is this Tuesday at 6:15 EST. Just PM me if you want in.

[DocDoom187]

Hmmm... regardless of the sucky format I would have been interested in joining... if I wasn't denied Ninja status for so long!

Loserface! :mad:

[Darkseid Sr.]

I...can't...wait...for...Opening...Day...

[Gacy's Clown]

Doom got banned, huh?

[Frontman]

Doom got banned, huh?

He'll be back.

[themike]

He'll be back.

And then it will happen again in a few months.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Alright, Manny, coming through!

[themike]

Alright, Manny, coming through!

No kidding! Good start to the season for your guys!

Okajima picking up the win for me helped out nicely, too.

[lensnart]

For some reason I can't change my lineups past today, if I go to a future date it kicks me out. Anyone else having this problem?

[Charaxes]

For some reason I can't change my lineups past today, if I go to a future date it kicks me out. Anyone else having this problem?
I changed my active roster for today yesterday. I had a hunch that Harden was going to pitch well today, so I picked him up. As soon as I picked him up, I modified my active for today so he would be started. However, ESPN did not pick up the move. However, it now says that I changed my active roster at 3:02 AM EST. I wasn't even awake at that time. So, now I'm out the twenty-something points that Harden picked up today.

Sorry for ranting, but today was a stressful day, and this just compounded it.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Dang, I just had to move Julio Lugo into the lineup after those performances.

[KitsuShel]

Whats up with the points listed? I thought that it the season hadn't started yet?

[themike]

Whats up with the points listed? I thought that it the season hadn't started yet?

Boston/Oakland started this week in Japan. They played two games early, and get to travel back to take rest before the rest of the season starts.

Glad they dont have to play immediately. Jetlag would be the cause of a nice losing streak to start the season.

[Frontman]

Plus the "home" teams for this week already have their home field advantage built in, Shel.

[themike]

Is it going to keep showing me yearly stats on the team page? I just want to see how my guys are doing in real time, or at least how they did today.

Any info would be very helpful.

[lensnart]

I still can't change my roster ahead of time, it kicks me out everytime, what the heck.

[Gacy's Clown]

I forgot the season started today, so I'd better go check my roster and get it set for the rest of the week.

Good luck everyone!:)

[Charaxes]

I only have one thing to say about opening day today: way to go Tom Gordon. One third of an inning pitched, four hits allowed, one walk, five runs earned, and getting tagged for the loss. Great start...

[DocDoom187]

And then it will happen again in a few months.
Hugs and kisses right back at ya:tired:

[Gacy's Clown]

He must be reformed! :grin:

[JackAssterson]

Hugs and kisses right back at ya:tired:

He's back!

And he's hugging!

:eek:

[Darkseid Sr.]

Wow.

The Fighting Hippos earned 44 points today. I earned 5.

[Gacy's Clown]

Don't worry, I've got Peavy and Oswalt going head to head tonight, so one of them is bound to get a loss and maybe even give me some negative points.

[JackAssterson]

I'm not seeing any of my points (such as they are) show up.

[Frontman]

I'm not seeing any of my points (such as they are) show up.

That happened last year as well, Jack in the first week; then it was fine after the first couple days.

[JackAssterson]

Entertainment value: A nice diagram of a key at-bat for Richie Sexson.

http://ussmariner.com/2008/04/02/sexsons-strikeout/#comments

And JJ just got put on the DL.

Whimper.

[Frontman]

Entertainment value: A nice diagram of a key at-bat for Richie Sexson.

http://ussmariner.com/2008/04/02/sexsons-strikeout/#comments

And JJ just got put on the DL.

Whimper.

Hey now, besides Thome I don't think the Sox realize that the season has started yet.

[themike]

Hey now, besides Thome I don't think the Sox realize that the season has started yet.

That may be true, but the entire Tigers team has yet to realize the season has started.

It not even that they got swept by the Royals, they didnt even score at all. It is pretty bad when a team loaded up like that cant do anything against guys that would be 4th or 5th starters on other teams.

Really, really, bad.

Im not even a Tigers fan, and it still annoys me!

[Charaxes]

Well, the White Sox got their first win of the year last night, and manager Ozzie Guillen showed off his ability to create sound bites by telling the press that "we expected to win at least one game this year."

Tigers are now 0-4. It's not like the scored no runs at all during their series against the Royals. They scored five in three games. That, however, is second lowest run total in the league behind only the San Francisco Giants.

I was reading the Kansas City Star this afternoon, and there was a huge headline on the front page of the sports section detailing the sweep of Detroit. It's the only the sixth time in the forty year history of the Royals that they have swept their opening series, and the second time that they have swept the Tigers to open a season (the last time being in 1977). Anyway, the article was touting the great start the Royals are having, and it could be an indicator of what the rest of the season might hold for Kansas City. However, I envision yet another 100 loss season for the boys who wear royal blue.

[Darkseid Sr.]

It's very impressive how close many of the match-ups are.

[lensnart]

NOt being able to change my line-up is driving me crazy, I pretty much hav eto just sit a couple guys each week and hope for the best.

[Frontman]

NOt being able to change my line-up is driving me crazy, I pretty much hav eto just sit a couple guys each week and hope for the best.

Go to the bottom of your roster page and you can select the "classic" setting from last year. The new system takes a bit of getting used to.

[Charaxes]

NOt being able to change my line-up is driving me crazy, I pretty much hav eto just sit a couple guys each week and hope for the best.
Are you logged in? I know that you cannot look at the future days if you're not logged into your account on ESPN.

[NAES72]

i love that there only one team that has more pts then me so far this week. and thats the team i am playing

[Darkseid Sr.]

LOL Front and Shel are differentiated by 3 points, and JackA and his opponent by 1.

[KitsuShel]

Ah, I lost out on 15 points, I think, forgetting to put Hamels in the active slot.

[Frontman]

I wished they did the stats for pitching as quickly as they did hitting. I freaked to see Shel so far out in front of me, only to realize I don't have any points yet registered for today's pitching.

2-2 for my White Sox.








And the Tigers still have yet to win a game.

[Charaxes]

As I'm watching Baseball Tonight, I see that Carlos Pena hit a ball that may have not landed yet. What a moonshot...

[Frontman]

As I'm watching Baseball Tonight, I see that Carlos Pena hit a ball that may have not landed yet. What a moonshot...

You could see if they're tracking it:

http://www.norad.mil/

;)

[Charaxes]

*sigh*

Still waiting for the site to update to show the late games as finals. C'mon, ESPN, these games were finished over four hours ago! We aren't they updated yet?

They still have the Angels/Rangers game as being in the fifth inning. This game ended almost three hours ago.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Well, the week is winding down, and some very disappointing players have been revealed *cough Ryan Howard cough*

[Frontman]

Tell me about it. My pitching staff has left a lot to be desired.

Only one thing to say for tonight's game:

COME ON BUERHLE!!!!

[DocDoom187]

With all the talent I have either DLed or in the Minors, my team will take a little bit to heat up, but when it does....watch out!

Lackey, Smoltz, Gallardo, Liriano=Pure Awesomeness Rotation

[Darkseid Sr.]

With all the talent I have either DLed or in the Minors, my team will take a little bit to heat up, but when it does....watch out!

Lackey, Smoltz, Gallardo, Liriano=Pure Awesomeness Rotation

Smoltz had a nice outing today.

[JackAssterson]

Wow, I went from semi-decent to pretty dang bad in record time.

At least the Mariners are losing to the Orioles! They hide my shame!

[DocDoom187]

Wow, I went from semi-decent to pretty dang bad in record time.

At least the Mariners are losing to the Orioles! They hide my shame!
But the crying their loss ensues doesn't...:cheeky:

[JackAssterson]

But the crying their loss ensues doesn't...:cheeky:

We're losing to the ORIOLES, guy.

Good lord, today Felix was creaming 'em for eight scoreless innings, we send in the bullpen in the ninth leading 2-0, WHOOPS! YEW LEWZE!


YY
:cry: <-- mourning moose

[Charaxes]

With all the talent I have either DLed or in the Minors, my team will take a little bit to heat up, but when it does....watch out!

Lackey, Smoltz, Gallardo, Liriano=Pure Awesomeness Rotation
Doc, you better buy Ben Sheets a cookie basket. I can't believe you came back to win this week. If we still had a Heartbreak award, I'd nominate the Ski Experience. Just painful...

Also the Black Knights and Team Wright are dead even going into the game tonight.

[DocDoom187]

Doc, you better buy Ben Sheets a cookie basket. I can't believe you came back to win this week. If we still had a Heartbreak award, I'd nominate the Ski Experience. Just painful...

Also the Black Knights and Team Wright are dead even going into the game tonight.
Although, I'm not THAT full of myself to say that I knew it would happen, I do happen to have Sheets in every one of my 5 fantasy teams... ;)

When he's not injured, he;'s one of the best in baseball, and a steal past pick 120, so I made sure to get him in every league, that way I can ride his hot streak as long as possible, and then sell high when I see later in the year what my tema's main weakness is.

I do SORT OF know what;s going on in baseball. Though, I did expect to lose today.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Just...need....16 points....for....ultimate...victory...of...ultimate...supremacy....

[DocDoom187]

I have an excess of amazing pitchers....

PLEASE take a pitcher off my hands... please!

When Gallardo and Lackey come back, I'm screwed because of this stupid 5 pitcher rule, so someone please take one of my amazing youths.

[Gacy's Clown]

Is there anything else you're being screwed by in this league? It'd be nice to just get them all out in the open now, so that we don't have to hear about it all season long...:cheeky:

[Frontman]

Well, here's the trophies this week:

Dud of the Week awarded to The Southside Hitmen's CC Sabathia

The BOO-YAH! awarded to Team Wright's Dropping of Juan Pierre

OVER-RATED, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!!! awarded to The Fightin' Hippo's Trevor Hoffman.

Smmmmmmmmmooooookin awarded to *shudder* DocMinion's Ben Sheets

Stud of the Week awarded to Houston Black Knight's Howie Kendrick

Thunderstruck awarded to The Real Deal's A.J. Pierzynski.

And our first trophy "on the fly" was the "Oh so close" duo-award to the Star City Arrows and the Southside Hitmen for a one point difference between a win and a loss.

[Frontman]

Doc, you better buy Ben Sheets a cookie basket. I can't believe you came back to win this week. If we still had a Heartbreak award, I'd nominate the Ski Experience. Just painful...
Also the Black Knights and Team Wright are dead even going into the game tonight.

Done and done on the award, Char. Good suggestion (and it might not be a weekly award. We'll see how the season goes.)

[lensnart]

Although, I'm not THAT full of myself to say that I knew it would happen, I do happen to have Sheets in every one of my 5 fantasy teams... ;)

When he's not injured, he;'s one of the best in baseball, and a steal past pick 120, so I made sure to get him in every league, that way I can ride his hot streak as long as possible, and then sell high when I see later in the year what my tema's main weakness is.

I do SORT OF know what;s going on in baseball. Though, I did expect to lose today.

It sure doesn't help that I still can't change my lineup past the say in question and I never have time until the games start, so I am basically playing without bench players. And It won't let me put my two injured players on the DL. I sure hope that they fix that soon, because I really enjoy this league, but I'm not about to go installing browsers just to play baseball.

P.S. Having said all that, it wouldn't have made a huge difference this week. Your team played a great week Doc and you deserved the win.

[DocDoom187]

It sure doesn't help that I still can't change my lineup past the say in question and I never have time until the games start, so I am basically playing without bench players. And It won't let me put my two injured players on the DL. I sure hope that they fix that soon, because I really enjoy this league, but I'm not about to go installing browsers just to play baseball.

P.S. Having said all that, it wouldn't have made a huge difference this week. Your team played a great week Doc and you deserved the win.
Not really. My team, did ok at best, and I forgot to manage until last night. That sucks Snart, you really deserve the win.

[DocDoom187]

Is there anything else you're being screwed by in this league? It'd be nice to just get them all out in the open now, so that we don't have to hear about it all season long...:cheeky:
Huh?

That post is insanely nasty...all I meant is that I have extra pitching. Good job being a jerk about a harmless post.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Wow, Kit and Front, neck and neck the whole darn time.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I only lost by 3 points! And I was down by about 12! Oh well. Hopefully DD's and my match won't be as close (as in I win by a lot)

At least Pierzynski got the Thunderstruck award, he really, really deserved it.

[DocDoom187]

Wow, Kit and Front, neck and neck the whole darn time.
So THAT'S why Front wouldn't let Shaun join...

:cheeky:

[Darkseid Sr.]

So THAT'S why Front wouldn't let Shaun join...

:cheeky:

Wow. Just wow :p

[JackAssterson]

Mariners swept by Orioles! Wooo!

:confused: :m-wing-trans: <--closest emoticon to a gun


(oh, and my team sucks apparantly, but hey, if I'm gonna lurk in the cellar I get to make cool gurgly noises and live under the stairs)

[Gacy's Clown]

Well, here's the trophies this week:

Dud of the Week awarded to The Southside Hitmen's CC Sabathia

The BOO-YAH! awarded to Team Wright's Dropping of Juan Pierre

OVER-RATED, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!!! awarded to The Fightin' Hippo's Trevor Hoffman.

Smmmmmmmmmooooookin awarded to *shudder* DocMinion's Ben Sheets

Stud of the Week awarded to Houston Black Knight's Howie Kendrick

Thunderstruck awarded to The Real Deal's A.J. Pierzynski.

And our first trophy "on the fly" was the "Oh so close" duo-award to the Star City Arrows and the Southside Hitmen for a one point difference between a win and a loss.

Hey, it's not a great award, but I'll take it. I think I've already equaled my trophy total from last year! YAY! :laugh:

[Gacy's Clown]

Huh?

That post is insanely nasty...all I meant is that I have extra pitching. Good job being a jerk about a harmless post.

Perhaps it was the complaining about not knowing what kind of draft we were doing and your previous history of complaining that went into the post I made. It was just a gentle ribbing is all and while you may not actually feel screwed or whatever, I was just commenting on what it appeared to be. Being honest isn't being a jerk.;)

"insanely nasty"....:rolleyes: :laugh:

I do wish you luck throughout the rest of the season!:)

[DocDoom187]

Perhaps it was the complaining about not knowing what kind of draft we were doing and your previous history of complaining that went into the post I made. It was just a gentle ribbing is all and while you may not actually feel screwed or whatever, I was just commenting on what it appeared to be. Being honest isn't being a jerk.;)

"insanely nasty"....:rolleyes: :laugh:

I do wish you luck throughout the rest of the season!:)
I exxagerated the extent of the insult, but still, I don't feel screwed ove,r and I'm not. You were just being negative. But gl to you to.

[JackAssterson]

How to Deal With Getting Swept By the Orioles

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[Darkseid Sr.]

How to Deal With Getting Swept By the Orioles

:noid: <<<:disappoin <<<<<<:( <<<<<:cry:
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How could there be both?!

[JackAssterson]

How could there be both?!

Suspect #1: http://www.dignews.com/admin/screenshoot/mega_man_ac_10.jpg

Heck, sharp is sharp. I'm not picky.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Suspect #1: http://www.dignews.com/admin/screenshoot/mega_man_ac_10.jpg

Heck, sharp is sharp. I'm not picky.

Well, you'll never make it in the serial killer world. You have to be specific, else you become just another sociopath in the pool of no-name homicidal maniacs.

[Frontman]

Now, now, now, JackAssertson. It's not that bad.

It could be worse.

At least you don't root for this team:


2617


Who got swept. Twice.


(Once by the Palehose from a Certain "Second City.")

And I just got back from the Sox home opener. OMFG was that intense.

[DocDoom187]

Now, now, now, JackAssertson. It's not that bad.

It could be worse.

At least you don't root for this team:


2617


Who got swept. Twice.


(Once by the Palehose from a Certain "Second City.")

And I just got back from the Sox home opener. OMFG was that intense.
I think this just prooves what I tried to get across last year.

Granderson is a baseball god, and without him, the tiger's can't function

I really thought they'd win 100 games this season. I mean, Sheff, Mags, Miggy, Granderson, Renteria, Pudge, Polanco!!!!!!! I don't get how they're doing so poorly.

[Gacy's Clown]

I exxagerated the extent of the insult, but still, I don't feel screwed ove,r and I'm not. You were just being negative. But gl to you to.

Dude, how could I be negative by just simply pointing out a fact?:cheeky:

[lensnart]

Don't feel bad Jack, there is no sahme in getting swept by the best team in the league. I say this every year, but this year is the Orioles year, they will surpise you all.

Now I just need them to cut the season length down to 10 games and I will be right for sure.

[loganspeedo]

looks like you can only adjust your team before the start of the first game, which makes it hard to switch for future games. On the other hand, it looks like you can switch players daily, which seems a little odd as well.

[Frontman]

I think this just prooves what I tried to get across last year.

Granderson is a baseball god, and without him, the tiger's can't function

I really thought they'd win 100 games this season. I mean, Sheff, Mags, Miggy, Granderson, Renteria, Pudge, Polanco!!!!!!! I don't get how they're doing so poorly.

Let's run it down:

Sheff: injury prone and a year older. Soon he'll be blaming his lack of playing time not on his broken body, but on Jim Leyland (as he did to Joe Torre.)

Mags: He ain't no spring chicken either. But, he should at least be doing better.

Miquel Cabrerra: Moved from AAAA ball to the real league. He now sees real pitching. He now is exposed.

Granderson: Ok, the cat's hurt. Can't really pile on there.

Renteria: no explanation there.

Pudge: once he got off the stu....erm, "dieted" he isn't as powerful as he once was.

Polanco: The guy is 34, on his way down. I just didn't think he'd go down that quickly.

[Frontman]

looks like you can only adjust your team before the start of the first game, which makes it hard to switch for future games. On the other hand, it looks like you can switch players daily, which seems a little odd as well.

No, you can switch the player up until his particular game. Once his game starts, you can't switch him obviously.

[lensnart]

If anyone else is having problems switching players, I just realized that you can revert to classic (last year) mode and everything runs way, way better.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I am very disappointed in some of my late bloomers, as in Ryan Howard and Hank Blalock (to the bench, Blalock!)

[DocDoom187]

"Will Doc's pitching remain dominant?"

Yes.



;):p

[Charaxes]

I am very disappointed in some of my late bloomers, as in Ryan Howard and Hank Blalock (to the bench, Blalock!)
I hear ya.

*looks at Miguel Cabrera's eight points*

:ermm:

[Darkseid Sr.]

"Will Doc's pitching remain dominant?"

Yes.



;):p

Yeah, I know. I have definately found that out :(


:p

[Charaxes]

I am so sick of injuries already.

[themike]

I am so sick of injuries already.

I hear you! Lost Mike Lowell to the 15 day-DL today, and it looks like I am going to lose Aaron Rowand for a month or so, also.

Broken thumb for Lowell, and apparent broken ribs for Rowand. I will keep them both in hopes they come back strong.

[loganspeedo]

Finally, a lead. I just hope it last.

[DocDoom187]

I am so sick of injuries already.
Agreed. I feel like I wasted a pick on Lackey because of his long DL stint. I would have been better off getting a more solid Short Stop or something.

[lensnart]

Putz and Granderson both went on the DL for me in the first few days, and those were both guys that I had high hopes for. But hey I guess that's baseball.

[Frontman]

I hear you! Lost Mike Lowell to the 15 day-DL today, and it looks like I am going to lose Aaron Rowand for a month or so, also.

Broken thumb for Lowell, and apparent broken ribs for Rowand. I will keep them both in hopes they come back strong.

Well, at least Rowand is getting his required DL stint out of the way early this season.........

[Gacy's Clown]

I'm guessing I have a good shot at winning the same award that I won last week...*cough*Oswalt*cough* :grin:

[JackAssterson]

Rauuuuuuul Ibanez -- two home runs and a ground-rule double that was almost a third in today's game 'gainst the hated Angels. Good times.

My team still apparantly sucks, though. Oh well.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I hate how at times I'm having to root against my beloved Reds in order for my fantasy team to do well. "Come on Cueto, give up a few!"

[Charaxes]

I'm guessing I have a good shot at winning the same award that I won last week...*cough*Oswalt*cough* :grin:
What in the world is wrong with Oswalt?? I haven't figured that one out yet.

[Gacy's Clown]

Wish I knew. Wish I knew.:ermm: :grin:

Looks like Doc was the first to 300 this week. His guys are destroying the ball!

[Charaxes]

Looks like Doc was the first to 300 this week. His guys are destroying the ball!
I didn't realize until now but he has already eclipsed his total from last week, and he still has two more days. He might just be the first to 400 points this year as he still has four pitchers left; two today and two tomorrow. Heck, the way his team is going, he may make it to 500!

[Darkseid Sr.]

I didn't realize until now but he has already eclipsed his total from last week, and he still has two more days. He might just be the first to 400 points this year as he still has four pitchers left; two today and two tomorrow. Heck, the way his team is going, he may make it to 500!

I know! I sincerely hope this is just an off week for my team, they are doing terrible!

[Charaxes]

Looks like you have luck on your side: Doc forgot to start Sheets!

A glimmer of hope, perhaps?

[Darkseid Sr.]

Looks like you have luck on your side: Doc forgot to start Sheets!

A glimmer of hope, perhaps?

Hopefully :nervous:

[Charaxes]

Well, after an inning in Shea, Sheets gave up three hits and two runs for a total of -4. Looks like it would have benefited you if he had him in.

Baseball is funny like that sometimes. :ermm:

[Darkseid Sr.]

Well, after an inning in Shea, Sheets gave up three hits and two runs for a total of -4. Looks like it would have benefited you if he had him in.

Baseball is funny like that sometimes. :ermm:

Like the one day you forget to wear a cup...

[Charaxes]

Like the one day you forget to wear a cup...
The baseball always finds you whenever you least want it to. Either in that sense or if you have already made four errors, and have resorted to praying that the ball wouldn't be hit to you anymore.

[Frontman]

Glad Orlando Cabrerra remembered to wear his helmet. Dunno if it will make the national highlight reel, but that looked incredibly nasty.

And you could tell from the second Verlander released, he knew it was a dangerous pitch.

And that smeghead Ivan Rodriguez? He gets my nimrod of the week award. For him to try selling that the ball hit the bat and not the helmet was disgusting.

[Charaxes]

Glad Orlando Cabrerra remembered to wear his helmet. Dunno if it will make the national highlight reel, but that looked incredibly nasty.

And you could tell from the second Verlander released, he knew it was a dangerous pitch.

And that smeghead Ivan Rodriguez? He gets my nimrod of the week award. For him to try selling that the ball hit the bat and not the helmet was disgusting.
Did the pitch just get away from him, or do you think that it was revenge for Cabrera's home run that he hit in the third?

And I'm Surprised you had nothing to say about Floyd's one hitter through seven and a third innings pitched. Kinda harsh that he got pulled after allowing his first hit of the day to Renteria. Especially when considered that the hit he allowed was just a little bloop single.

[Frontman]

Floyd was at 104 pitches when Ozzie pulled him. As a young arm, Ozzie would of given him the whole game if it was a no-no; but once he gave up the hit, he didn't want to expose him to an injury (especially considering the conditions.) As far as not commenting on it? Oh man, I was completely pulling for the kid to do it. I like Floyd, I think he can be a very good dependable MLB starter. Today proves he's got the stuff. And considering he has now gone 5 games against the Tigers, with 4 of them just dominant, he's our Tigger killer.

As far as Verlander, no; that was a complete accident. First off, Verlander has never shown a history of it (and considering how the Sox always pound him, he would of plunked someone over the past few seasons if he was.) And you could tell this was a pitch that got away from him.

[Charaxes]

I figured as much but I wasn't 100% sure that was the case since I was not actually watching the game (I was going only by the box score).

In other news, my Cardinals won today in ten innings after being no hit through the first six innings. They're 9-3, and have the second best record in all of baseball. I'm enjoying it now while it lasts.

[DocDoom187]

This thread makes Doc happy. :)

IO didn't start Sheets figuring Johann would outpitch him, but I was wrong. I should have started him. Oh well.

[JackAssterson]

Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul!

Ah, forget the Orioles. Taking (at least) two of three from the hated Angels is enough to make sunbeams dance in the heavens again.

YY
:grin: <-- happy moose

[Charaxes]

IO didn't start Sheets figuring Johann would outpitch him, but I was wrong. I should have started him. Oh well.
I just knew that you'd come in here and say that.

[DocDoom187]

I just knew that you'd come in here and say that.
Why? I don't get it...

Wouldn't you have done the samething? Your pitcher who's been way outperforming himself is facing the best pitcher in the MLB backed by a kick-### line up... it seems logical to bench Sheets in that situation

[Charaxes]

I was just saying that it would be surprising for you to forget to start someone. I figured it was done on purpose. Therefore, I was waiting on you to say so here.

Honestly, I probably would have played Sheets today. He has been pitching well as of late, and, as shown by today's outcome, any given team has a chance to beat any other.

Side Note: Miguel Cabrera (and his .167 BA) has officially been benched on my team. Kevin Kouzmanoff has now taken his place. Let's see just how that works out for me...

[DocDoom187]

I was just saying that it would be surprising for you to forget to start someone. I figured it was done on purpose. Therefore, I was waiting on you to say so here.

Honestly, I probably would have played Sheets today. He has been pitching well as of late, and, as shown by today's outcome, any given team has a chance to beat any other.

Side Note: Miguel Cabrera (and his .167 BA) has officially been benched on my team. Kevin Kouzmanoff has now taken his place. Let's see just how that works out for me...
Nothing wrong in benching a player until they warm up (or heal up in Miggy's case).

I can't believe I didn't get Dunn. Well considering I have 12thwaiver priority, I can believe it, but it's disappointing.

Some of the transactions have surprized me a little. Dropping Sheffield, Pence, Dunn, Weaver, etc. etc. It is only a week and a half into the season.

[Charaxes]

Only reason I dropped Weaver is because I had Beckett coming back from the DL.

Had to let someone go. I'm really wishing I went with Harden as he is now on the DL, and I strongly doubt that he'll be back any time soon.

[Gacy's Clown]

My "awesome" starting rotation has netted me a combined 0 points this week!!! :laugh:

[DocDoom187]

My "awesome" starting rotation has netted me a combined 0 points this week!!! :laugh:
Droooop Johan


Woah! Did you hear something?

[DocDoom187]

My nominations:

Dud of the Week awarded to Houston's Black Knights Chris Young

The BOO-YAH! awarded to Team Harrington's picking up Adam Dunn

OVER-RATED, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!!! awarded to SDMF's Fausto Carmona

Smmmmmmmmmooooookin awarded to Team Wright's Roy Halladay

Stud of the Week awarded to Dave Marshak's Ski Experience's Albert Pujols

Thunderstruck awarded to Star City Arrows Carlos Pena

[Gacy's Clown]

I haven't followed the other players too closely, but I could definitely see Pujols getting Stud of the Week as well. *elbow, what?*

[Darkseid Sr.]

My "awesome" starting rotation has netted me a combined 0 points this week!!! :laugh:

You see, why couldn't that have happened last week? :grin:


And good week Doc, you pretty much demolished me :( :p

[Frontman]

I haven't followed the other players too closely, but I could definitely see Pujols getting Stud of the Week as well. *elbow, what?*

I was with you guys, but Joe Crede just got his second Grand Slam for the week. I can see a case made for both players.

[KitsuShel]

I am really missing J Roll.

:p

[DocDoom187]

I was with you guys, but Joe Crede just got his second Grand Slam for the week. I can see a case made for both players.
What's up with Crede!

He's not really that good. I wonder when he'll level out.

[Darkseid Sr.]

I was with you guys, but Joe Crede just got his second Grand Slam for the week. I can see a case made for both players.

This was the perfect week for me to pick him up! Huzzah!

[Charaxes]

My nominations:

Dud of the Week awarded to Houston's Black Knights Chris Young

The BOO-YAH! awarded to Team Harrington's picking up Adam Dunn

OVER-RATED, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!!! awarded to SDMF's Fausto Carmona

Smmmmmmmmmooooookin awarded to Team Wright's Roy Halladay

Stud of the Week awarded to Dave Marshak's Ski Experience's Albert Pujols

Thunderstruck awarded to Star City Arrows Carlos Pena
I'll with Smokin', Stud of the Week, and Thunderstruck but I really don't think that signing Adam Dunn should be considered to be the best roster move as Dunn has yet to net any points for Harrington this week. Granted, it will be a great move in the future but it has yet to pay off. Instead, I nominate the Real Deals for signing Joe Crede.

Instead of Chris Young as Dud of the Week, I'd nominate C.C. Sabathia again. The guy is supposed to be the Indian ace but so negative twenty-three points for Frontman rather than Young's negative nineteen (also: Young isn't the ace of the staff).

I do think that a case can be made for Fausto receiving Overrated this week (eight walks in just over three innings! EIGHT!) but he he did give me positive points for the week. I really don't think that a player should be given a negative award for having one mediocre performance and one solid outing within the same week. Instead, I would like to nominate the Detroit Tigers. Yes, the entire team should win the award.

Also, I'd like to throw Ibanez into the discussion for Thunderstruck as he also had four home runs this week, and had more overall points than Pena. Stud of the Week could also very easily go to Lance Berkman, who had more total points than Pujols.

[DocDoom187]

I'll with Smokin', Stud of the Week, and Thunderstruck but I really don't think that signing Adam Dunn should be considered to be the best roster move as Dunn has yet to net any points for Harrington this week. Granted, it will be a great move in the future but it has yet to pay off. Instead, I nominate the Real Deals for signing Joe Crede.

Instead of Chris Young as Dud of the Week, I'd nominate C.C. Sabathia again. The guy is supposed to be the Indian ace but so negative twenty-three points for Frontman rather than Young's negative nineteen (also: Young isn't the ace of the staff).

I do think that a case can be made for Fausto receiving Overrated this week (eight walks in just over three innings! EIGHT!) but he he did give me positive points for the week. I really don't think that a player should be given a negative award for having one mediocre performance and one solid outing within the same week. Instead, I would like to nominate the Detroit Tigers. Yes, the entire team should win the award.

Also, I'd like to throw Ibanez into the discussion for Thunderstruck as he also had four home runs this week, and had more overall points than Pena. Stud of the Week could also very easily go to Lance Berkman, who had more total points than Pujols.I agree with you on all acounts, besides Thunderstruck. I'm steadfast with Pena. He had like 4 or 5 homers this week. WEEK.

[Frontman]

How about a special award for Crede (as how many times do you see a guy hit two slams in a week?) and we can go with the suggestions so far as awards? (Allows me to be a tad creative.)

[DocDoom187]

We can call him the Delicatessen for his 2 salamis. :p

[loganspeedo]

As much as I hate to admit it, C. C. Sabathia was more of a dud, than C Young. I felt his pain in my other league.

[Charaxes]

I agree with you on all acounts, besides Thunderstruck. I'm steadfast with Pena. He had like 4 or 5 homers this week. WEEK.
Pena had four, and Ibanez had four. It's a toss up, really.

[DocDoom187]

Pena had four, and Ibanez had four. It's a toss up, really.
Oh....:o

I retract my previous statement. :p

[loganspeedo]

Looking forward to this weekend, Blue Jays v Tigers. Go Blue Jays

[themike]

I dont know, man. There are a lot of awards that could be given out. As much as I would like to give Halladay's performance the nod, I would also like to throw out the old man Greg Maddux.

These are pretty fine numbers for the professor!

2-0 record, 12 IP, 5 total hits, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K's

That pretty good for a now end of the rotation guy. The numbers arent astounding, but solid enough for a nod.

Also, overrated could easily go to Jeff Francis. Got his first assbeating wiped away by rain, but has since had two more that counted. This guy has looked horrid thus far into the year.

[Charaxes]

What is it about becoming the closer for Houston that makes guys forget how to get guys out. Seriously, I was so close to drawing even with the Commish this week, and then Valverde come into the game in Philly with 3-0 lead. After two home runs, a hit batsman, and dropped third strike later, Philly wins 4-3, and it gives me a whopping negative fifteen points.

*sigh*

[Frontman]

Trophies are up, and a few surprises.

[Frontman]

Man, what the hell is wrong with Sabathia?

This is terrible.

[loganspeedo]

I put both of those guys on the bench in my other league.

[DocDoom187]

JackA. I offered you a trade.

[Frontman]

I benched Thome, and of course a double and a Homer tonight.

(Which is good for my Sox, bad for my league team. Then again, my league team will be forgotten come October; whereas if the real Sox are playing in October? I'm happy.)

Sabathia is bad. I mean, REAL BAD, right now.

[mike_houghton]

Im not in this but yeah Sabathia is bad... wow... kinda makes you wonder why My Cleveland Indians didnt give him that contract he wanted. I am torn because hes such a great person, but he is sucking it up big time this year.. hope he gets it together

[Darkseid Sr.]

Does anybody on my team play baseball? Do they mind showing up and playing?

[Charaxes]

I think Sabathia will turn it around. At least there is some added normalcy to the league: Oswalt pitched well last night.

Side Note: Jose Valverde is officially someone else's problem now.

[themike]

I have a few players to add to my trading block.

I dont have room for all of them, considering I have 3 1B, and 3 extra outfielders.

I usually have to keep one really solid player benched.

So, if anyone has a spare infielder for trade, I have these guys up.

Conor Jackson is my third 1B, and has contributed well, but is permantly benched behind Morneau (Starter), and Youkilis (Utility). I would give him the other utility spot, but its hard to argue with what Justin Upton has done. If I do get rid of Upton, I wont be losing much with Jackson or Rowand.

Justin Upton
Conor Jackson
Aaron Rowand
Randy Winn

I am only looking to part with one of them, so if anyone is interested, let me know!

[DocDoom187]

Chipper Jones is lumberjack baby!

[Darkseid Sr.]

You see, this is how Manny Ramirez and Ryan Howard are supposed to play.

[DocDoom187]

Chipper baby!

ANOTHER bomb!

[Charaxes]

I have a few players to add to my trading block.

I dont have room for all of them, considering I have 3 1B, and 3 extra outfielders.

I usually have to keep one really solid player benched.

So, if anyone has a spare infielder for trade, I have these guys up.

Conor Jackson is my third 1B, and has contributed well, but is permantly benched behind Morneau (Starter), and Youkilis (Utility). I would give him the other utility spot, but its hard to argue with what Justin Upton has done. If I do get rid of Upton, I wont be losing much with Jackson or Rowand.

Justin Upton
Conor Jackson
Aaron Rowand
Randy Winn

I am only looking to part with one of them, so if anyone is interested, let me know!
Trade request sent your way. Let me know about the deal...

[themike]

I am doing everything possible to give this week to the Inmates!

My ol' boys in the mound have failed me miserably all week! Harang, Maddux, Wang....

.....all horrific!

Normally, solid as can be. This week, they arent having it!

[themike]

Trade request sent your way. Let me know about the deal...

Off to look at this deal!

[Charaxes]

Wow, Front. We are both trying our best to lose this week. Just plain ugly...

At least Cabrera is starting to warm up for me...

[Frontman]

Wow, Front. We are both trying our best to lose this week. Just plain ugly...

At least Cabrera is starting to warm up for me...

The Sox made that pitcher last night look like the second coming of Cy Young.

And Sabathia has just killed me these first three weeks. I'm honestly thinking of sitting him if he loses his next game, and will only re-activate him if he wins.

Seriously.

[loganspeedo]

That's what I'm doing, especially with two start next week.

[Darkseid Sr.]

Well, me, Frontman, and JackA are all stuck with the big 0-3. Ug.

[Gacy's Clown]

Hey, it's not how you start...it's how you finish.;) Many teams have started off bad and went on to win, so stay with it and who knows what will happen.:)

[Darkseid Sr.]

Hey, it's not how you start...it's how you finish.;) Many teams have started off bad and went on to win, so stay with it and who knows what will happen.:)

Oh, I know, but at least I'm not stuck with a slumping Ryan Howard...oh wait...:grin:

[Frontman]

I know I'm not quitting, I'm just looking for someone to be dumb....erm, open minded enough to take Sabathia off my hands.

At least A-Rod isn't hurt.......wait......DAMMIT!!!!

[Frontman]

Ok, I need trophy suggestions; as I didn't get a chance to watch any Baseball Tonight through the weekend.

[Gacy's Clown]

Sweet, I went from 2-1 to 1-2 since yesterday...:cheeky:

As for trophies, Chipper had a monster week, as did Utley if I recall correctly.