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OPENING DAY IS HERE!
Also, this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjbRh56WG9E
The Chicago White Sox closer dilemma.
So Addison Reed is traded, and it's between Nate Jones, Matt Lindstrom, and the dark horse Daniel Webb. Jones and Lindstrom are coming off injuries, Jones a glute injury and Lindstrom an oblique, and Webb missed a week for a funeral.
They've decided who is the closer, said they were going to talk to the 3 guys before announcing, but still havent told Jones yet if he's closing or not.
Im thinking Daniel Webb. He had 7 saves against tough opponents this spring, and put up the best #'s of the three. Lindstrom has experience, Jones is good, but I think the Sox feel Webbs #'s are real. Plus the other 2 are injured somewhat still.
Edit in - HA! ^^^^^^^^^ Just when I posted that I checked and saw Lindstrom was the announced closer. I got him :) whew
First home run of the "real" start of the season goes to Victor Martinez! (Done and Dunn)
Cliff Lee getting rocked. Don't worry, I totally expected that.
WALK-OFF WIN FOR THE BUCCOS! ON OPENING DAY! AT HOME! IN EXTRA INNINGS IN A SCORELESS GAME!
WHOO!
Yeah I think it was Neil Wallker that got the walkoff. Too bad Liriano didnt get the Win, or Grilli a Save, but they both did great. Liriano 10 K's :)
rauldc14
03-31-14, 06:24 PM
Can I rename my team clink clank clunk? The bats are brutal today.
The distinction of being the first to hit 2 home runs in a game this season goes to....................
...Alejandro DeAza?! Hey, Ill take it.
mikeython1
03-31-14, 10:14 PM
I need a closer so bad and I was literally 20 minutes late on Lindstrom an K=Rod.!:mad:
I cant trade for anyone because at this point my players are to valuable!
rauldc14
03-31-14, 10:21 PM
I need a closer more
mikeython1
03-31-14, 10:24 PM
No me. I asked first!
No me. I asked first!
I right now have an offer sitting in Seans lap offering him Tony Cingrani & Matt Lindstrom for Jordan Zimmermann. He's at work but it sounded like he was gonna take it.
Whoop! Nevermind, he just rejected it.
mikeython1
04-01-14, 01:15 AM
Reyes is going on the DL with no timetable for his return :eek:
Its the 15 day DL. I didnt even have enough faith in him to start him today vs David Price. His batting was way off in spring, so I thought I'd wait for him to get the rust off, but today he couldnt get to the 2nd inning.
Yeah, I'm kind of hording closers right now. I can't drop Henderson because K-Rod kind of sucks and will probably lose the job at some point. Brothers should hopefully take the job over eventually, but who knows when that'll happen. Not that I'm complaining, but my early season roster construction is kind of weird.
Also, the Giants are making me nervous in the 9th. Close it out Romo!
Pretty sure my closer got shelled last night.
Also, when I pick up a guy as a sub for a day, I should check to see if he is actually playing that day and stuff. :-/
Heh. I did that a number of times last year. I'd see my guy was hurt or scratched or whatever, and rush out to pick up a replacement, and then realize he had an off-day. I think at least once I did it twice in a row.
I needed to rotate some late round auto-drafts off my team anyway, so the guy will be useful eventually - I will just hang on to him for the position depth at this point.
Hey hey! Some good news on Jose Reyes front! Diagnosed with a mild inflammation in left hammy. Reyes compared it to one he had in 2011 where he missed 29 games. If thats all that comes from this then its good news.
rauldc14
04-01-14, 11:52 PM
Hey some offense finally for me. Freeman with 2 solo homers.
My pick for comeback player this season is Adam LaRoche.
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Adam+LaRoche+ZooY_5iBDAMm.jpg
scary picture...
The dude is a bum. I have fallen into the trap of thinking he will put it all together...but he never seems to be able to make it happen.
I dont know about that Mike. I know last year was a complete falloff for him (still better than BJ Uptons), but since then he's had an elbow surgery, hit like his old self in the spring, #'s improved across the board, and got a homer opening day. I think he may be back.
Kind of funny. Fantasy Baseball wise I was so eager for the season to start. It has, that's awesome, but now its like Im still waiting for the Fantasy Baseball season to start kinda because it'll take a month or so to sort out the standings.
Really dont want to play Tony Cingrani vs St Louis. Last year when he was light-out, his era vs them was in the 4's.
rauldc14
04-02-14, 06:08 PM
I think it is safe to say I can cut Corey Kluber
I just saw this gif from opening day. It's the very first pitch of the first game of the season.
http://cdn.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TeheranFirst1.gif.opt_1.gif
I'm pretty sure Carlos Gomez is insane!
rauldc14
04-02-14, 11:38 PM
Ross, Sabathia and Kluber are all crap. Bastards killed my great opening day pitching
AUGH! And of course Cingrani rocks it vs St Louis on my bench cause I was careful :rolleyes: I think I learn this lesson every season - start them everytime.
rauldc14
04-03-14, 12:43 AM
AUGH! And of course Cingrani rocks it vs St Louis on my bench cause I was careful :rolleyes: I think I learn this lesson every season - start them everytime.
Don't. Then you end up like I did:p
True, but that motivates change. Actually Im happy because I know to start Cingrani without reservation. Keep it simple & stupid, and start your starters. Heck at the least its more fun that way.
mikeython1
04-03-14, 12:55 AM
Cubs and Pirates are still playing in a real ugly one. Grilli blew the save for the Buc's and Veras blew the save for Cub's! :#
Yeah I was peeking at the screen and in extra innings saw McCutchen was up with 2 outs, bases loaded. He struck out. ouch
Still watching. It won't end. I'm so tired.
Powdered Water
04-03-14, 02:57 AM
The Mariners are 3-0. That's interesting.
Well played, Toronto!!
http://rumorsandrants.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/geddy-lee.jpg
Having one of my favorite musicians of all time throw the first pitch... almost made me like the Blue Jays for a second...almost.
Dumb question, but are closers worth running at all in fantasy? They pitch so few innings, they completely slay multiple stats in an effort to get one counting category. I was up by 8 points last night, and after my closer went, I was -4.5 on the day... Two days in a row with a 40+ era from my closer... I am wondering what would happen if I just don't ever run pitchers that pitch less than 5 innings per game...
Dumb question, but are closers worth running at all in fantasy? They pitch so few innings, they completely slay multiple stats in an effort to get one counting category. I was up by 8 points last night, and after my closer went, I was -4.5 on the day... Two days in a row with a 40+ era from my closer... I am wondering what would happen if I just don't ever run pitchers that pitch less than 5 innings per game...
Ive looked at past winners in the league, and the only one I think had strong closing was Dexters team in 2012. Its not necessary to have 3 or more closers, but you dont want to kill your chances of winning the league. To ignore Saves instantly depletes 10% of the total points you can earn. A 10% advantage everyone in the league will have over you. Run with 2 good ones, and youll be fine. Imo
I think the real question is whether or not crappy closers are worth running. Even decent ones don't slay your stats--to the contrary, they tend to have significantly lower ERAs and WHIPs than even very good starters. The downside is usually eating into your innings limit without any hope of Wins.
Punting saves is a perfectly viable strategy, though.
Johnson is a complete disaster so far, but appears to have a REALLY long leash. It;s early, I will wait to see how things shake out, hobbling along with Street and Soria (who looks to have swiped the job closing for now). May sit Johnson until he gets his ERA down under 30 ;)
rauldc14
04-03-14, 05:56 PM
This year reminds me of last year. My best performers each day on the bench:facepalm:
mikeython1
04-03-14, 09:50 PM
The Mariners are 3-0. That's interesting.
I read somewhere a while ago that the owners of the Mariner's were impressed with the recent success of the Seahawk's. They realized that if you put a good team together and compete and make the playoffs year in and year out, that the fans will spend money going to games and buying merchandise. So they have been building up a nice farm system also the Cano signing shows they mean business. Mariners have not had a player of his caliber since Ken Griffey Jr.
mikeython1
04-03-14, 10:00 PM
Dumb question, but are closers worth running at all in fantasy? They pitch so few innings, they completely slay multiple stats in an effort to get one counting category. I was up by 8 points last night, and after my closer went, I was -4.5 on the day... Two days in a row with a 40+ era from my closer... I am wondering what would happen if I just don't ever run pitchers that pitch less than 5 innings per game...
You can't judge any player to harshly at the current moment. Also the points will drastically fluctuate for like the first couple of weeks. I have been stocking up on closer's for trade bait. That can kind of screw you if you have a shaky closer though. Saves and Stolen Bases are the only categories you can completely give up on and still be successful.
I had to grab a new catcher, there was just too many Red Sox. Sure enough, as soon as I dropped Pierzynski then Longoria hits the Rays first home run. True fantasy baseballing at its finest :D
rauldc14
04-04-14, 11:13 AM
Its hard to write of a first round pick, but damn Chris Davis do something!!!!!
Who ended up with Timmy this year? I hate Timmy.
rauldc14
04-04-14, 02:50 PM
Thanks Chris Davis. Finally something.
"Finally" = four games into the season.
rauldc14
04-04-14, 03:02 PM
At this point most players have done something, so I'm glad he's at least joined the club.
Not my 3rd baseman! I don't think he has a hit yet! (P Alvarez). Going with the hot handed sub for now until Pedro gets in the zone.
Every single player in the entire league will fail to do something for at least one three game stretch.
Next time you get frustrated with someone for failing to produce over three games, you be sure to offer them to me. ;) I'll give you nearly full value for them and everything!
Not shipping Pedro - He will come alive soon. :)
Who bit on Braun? He's got issues...
Oh, I meant raul. I think TONGO's rubbing off on him. :D
Ok everyone...stop rubbing immediately!
rauldc14
04-04-14, 03:37 PM
Oh, I meant raul. I think TONGO's rubbing off on him. :D
I'm in the cellar, there's no time for patience:D
Oh, I meant raul. I think TONGO's rubbing off on him. :D
Bah. I don't overreact. That's perceptiveness! :p
TONGO, he...he feels things deeper than the rest of us.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rY2wH-mb05Y/T2aVC1JwrPI/AAAAAAAAAag/0LoBos5_erA/s1600/cartoon+thumb+up.jpg
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On a side note from the mewling roided millionare, I picked up somebody called Jenrry Mejia. Starter for the Mets, and he held the Reds to 1 run in 6 innings with 8 k's. He will not be available on waivers :)
Went thru one of my "who to pick up" dilemnas this morning. After all of the researching, adding, dropping, and indecisive angst, I finally got so disgusted and went with my backup catcher.
rauldc14
04-05-14, 10:49 AM
Went thru one of my "who to pick up" dilemnas this morning. After all of the researching, adding, dropping, and indecisive angst, I finally got so disgusted and went with my backup catcher.
Has there ever been a day you don't make a transaction:p
Has there ever been a day you don't make a transaction:p
Yeah. Doesnt matter as Ill make 3 moves the day after.
Im really wanting to finalize a crew I can just sit back and watch. Just want to make sure my pitchings legit enough.
http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/229/files/2014/03/8429154.jpg
Cute line in this write up made me chuckle.
Jenrry Mejia caught our eye with a new slider last summer (27 strikeouts in 27.1 innings), and he had his good stuff Friday (6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 5 BB, 8 K). He's working in the right division and home park, and next week's trip to Atlanta doesn't look too threatening (the Upton brothers were born in an 0-and-2 count). The Mejia move is available in 94 percent of Yahoo leagues.
Looks like Pascual Perez of the Expos.
http://i.cbc.ca/1.1891514.1380781357!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/perez-pascual-940-8col.jpg
He also looks a bit like another Expos pitcher named Carlos Perez, who did this crazy thing where he'd sort of flinch after making a pitch, just as the batter swung. It was hysterical.
He also looks a bit like another Expos pitcher named Carlos Perez, who did this crazy thing where he'd sort of flinch after making a pitch, just as the batter swung. It was hysterical.
I tried to find the Perez flinch on YouTube, couldnt, but found this top 10 list where Perez ranks #9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baGUQmrsSv0
rauldc14
04-05-14, 03:52 PM
This is why fantasy baseball is frustrating. Cueto was pitching a gem until Granderson, whom happens to be on my bench, hits a 2 run homer to take the lead :(
Powdered Water
04-05-14, 09:03 PM
I read somewhere a while ago that the owners of the Mariner's were impressed with the recent success of the Seahawk's. They realized that if you put a good team together and compete and make the playoffs year in and year out, that the fans will spend money going to games and buying merchandise. So they have been building up a nice farm system also the Cano signing shows they mean business. Mariners have not had a player of his caliber since Ken Griffey Jr.
The Cano signing was nice. We were really hoping for some more moves here as they still have some pretty glaring holes. But if many of the prospects pay off, (many of whom we've been waiting on now for some time) then maybe we can be in business. They've tried to go young and so far its been a disaster, but it can all change in one year. We'll see!
mikeython1
04-06-14, 12:35 PM
Every single player in the entire league will fail to do something for at least one three game stretch.
Next time you get frustrated with someone for failing to produce over three games, you be sure to offer them to me. ;) I'll give you nearly full value for them and everything!
I hope your right or i'm in for a long season because it seems every offensive player I have is having this problem. I guess that means my whole entire team is up trade. ;)
Yeah, same. My pitching's been great--only two reliever blowups have stopped my numbers from being insanely good, and they're still pretty good with them--by the offense is sputtering. Kinda looks like that's somewhat true of most of the league, though.
I think it funny the two most underperforming players so far on my roster are McCutchen & Beltran. Torii Hunter didnt get a hit the first 3 or 4 games, I bench him, and he instantly explodes 2 days in a row. I had him slotted the 2nd day :)
Strasburgh comes out of the gate and lands right on his ass. Damn....
rauldc14
04-06-14, 03:38 PM
F this game! I hate it.
Powdered Water
04-06-14, 03:42 PM
You'll be alright. Got a bit of a ways to go.
Scott Feldman. Yeah I went there. Supposed to be the Ace for Houston. lol thats funny writing Ace and Houston in the same sentence. I was gonna change my mind at the last second and was too late as Eovaldi and Nieses' game already started. 3 innings in and the Angels havent got a hit yet.........
rauldc14
04-06-14, 04:08 PM
My team blows chunks though that's for sure.
.....just let Wil Myers free.......all your troubles will go away...............
Edit in - and if you even think about Andrew McCutchen, immediately post an apology :)
Oh crap the Angels got a hit. Pull him out of the game pull him!!!!
rauldc14
04-06-14, 05:38 PM
We are a week in and my team is hopeless. Another sad long year for me. And people that actually do something (like Granderson yesterday or Villar today) are on the bench.
Well Scott Feldman threw 7 innings vs the Angels, gave up only 1 earned run, got the Win, but only got one strikeout :sick: He will be available on waivers tomorrow, but not a bad job.
The real duel was between Yu Darvish & Alex Cobb. Darvish gave up more hits, had a higher Whip, both pitched 7 innings, neither gave up a run, and they tied on strikeouts. Cobb left the game, and Erik Aybar hit a 2 run shot over the fence off of Peralta in the 8th. We answered with nothing. So Cobb outpitched Yu Darvish, barely, only for us to lose later. crap :(
AUGH!!! Damn youze Yoda you snagged Shawn Kelley! I thought I was quick. The force is with you this season.
(David Frickin Robertson pulled his groin, put on DL, and Kelley got the first Save chance.)
That feeling where the guy you traded homers on his last day with your team and you don't know how to feel about it.
Not yet - still dealing with that feeling where your alleged worst pitcher is really good, and an alleged ace is terrible.
Same result in the end, i guess, but it's not supposed to you know, be like that.
Oh: Baseball and stuff.
That feeling where the guy you traded homers on his last day with your team and you don't know how to feel about it.
Glad to see it was Jones. I think Holliday or Cutch will hit a homer tonight. (No Im not betting a DVD on it) Just they both are as overdue as Jones was.
mikeython1
04-08-14, 09:08 PM
Ryan went off today! 3 HR's, 7 RBI's.:D I hope he can keep it up all year. I took a big risk taking him at the 6th pick overall. :suspicious:
Lance Lynn rung for 3 runs inning one. Walked into this game with a 5.40 era 1.80 whip. Not good.....
Powdered Water
04-08-14, 09:34 PM
He's no Gaylord Perry.
mikeython1
04-08-14, 09:40 PM
He's no Gaylord Perry.
Thats for sure! :laugh:
Oh no...Matt Moore may need Tommy John surgery. Slight tear in his UCL and getting second opinion later in the week.
rauldc14
04-09-14, 11:10 AM
The patheticness streak of my team continues.
First day with Jones & Rios. Sounds like a morning radio show, Jones & Rios. Pretty confident this will end up being an equal exchange when the seasons at end. I do feel though Ill get more bags now.
Hoping a couple of rookies deliver today, and this isnt eithers first rodeo. Tampa Bays Jake Odorizzi, acquired in the same trade when we got Wil Myers, is in Knsas City. Trevor Bauer, the much touted Cleveland pitcher thats not yet delivered consistently in the bigs, gets the 2nd game at home vs the Padres.
Odorizzi did great against Texas, and they say Bauers control has improved greatly.
Odorizzi is the real deal - good snag there.
FInally got some pop off my bats last night, and Gio notched another goody!
Odorizzi is the real deal - good snag there.
FInally got some pop off my bats last night, and Gio notched another goody!
Odorizzi was doing great giving up only one earned run until the 5th inning where he coughed up four more. Sigh :(
So far Trevor Bauer has struck out six batters in three innings :eek:
rauldc14
04-09-14, 05:07 PM
Odorizzi belongs on my pitching staff. He would fit right in.
Still no wins!! Yay go me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah I said he was good to curse him, and by Hecate it worked! ;)
mikeython1
04-09-14, 08:50 PM
Hamilton out 6-8 weeks! Torn ligament in his thumb.
Josh Hamilton was out 6-8 weeks the day he was born.
mikeython1
04-09-14, 10:06 PM
Josh Hamilton was out 6-8 weeks the day he was born.:rotfl:
Hamilton out 6-8 weeks! Torn ligament in his thumb.
I wonder if the coaches tell the players not to slide headfirst into first base, or try to remind them during spring training. If I was Hamilton's teammate (or Puig's, to a lesser extent) I would be pissed that they were dumb enough to injure themselves and hurt the team, and they don't even get to the bag any quicker.
On a happier note, Brandon Belt is pretty good! I wanted Abreu, who also looks good, but Belt looks like he'll be okay (especially as long as he gets to face that awful Arizona pitching staff).
rauldc14
04-09-14, 10:41 PM
My team is a fricken laughingstock. I couldn't have a worse combo of players. I really one have at Max 5 players that are worth anything. Better luck next year for me.:(
After less than 10 games?
Watching some games on Stat Tracker. ;)
Powdered Water
04-10-14, 12:49 AM
I just realized I have the MLB network on Dish Network. I actually didn't even know they had an MLB Network. But it's pretty cool!
Some good news as Carlos Beltran finally came alive with a multi hit with homer game, but on my bench. Twas necessary as he started like a turtle, but he'll be slotted accordingly now. Did the same with Torii Hunter as them old folks need extra time to limber up.
Sounds like Jose Reyes is returning wednesday or thursday, but Im keeping Alexei just in case his ceramic hammys give way again. Really wonder if he somehow did permanent damage to his hamstrings from his season stealing over 70 bags.
I tried to shake that Red Sox Pierzynski, tried Carlos Ruiz, tried Tyler Flowers, but AJ emerges.................c'mon Ryan Hanigan get it together!
Powdered Water
04-10-14, 01:40 AM
There's a pretty good chance that Tim Lincecum will be available on the waivers in the AM. I'm displeased with that person.
rauldc14
04-10-14, 08:27 AM
After less than 10 games?
Yes. Doesn't matter when they all play like garbage
Sure it does. I was 11th, what, halfway into last season?
It's a long year. Nobody knows nothin' yet. Though if you're gonna be so down on your team so early, at least have a fire sale or something I can use. ;)
It's April - just barely a couple weeks into a season. I know your team took some bad hits, but it's not over yet!
Wow, I literally missed picking up Cook by something like 20 seconds. He was taken between the time I started the add process and the end.
Not sure it matters, since there's no clear consensus about who'll end up with the job, but I think that might be the first time that's happened.
There's a pretty good chance that Tim Lincecum will be available on the waivers in the AM. I'm displeased with that person.
Oh hell no...I tried that last year, and the kid is a total goon. I already have a busty SP trashing my ERA and WHIP...
rauldc14
04-10-14, 12:58 PM
Wow, I literally missed picking up Cook by something like 20 seconds. He was taken between the time I started the add process and the end.
Not sure it matters, since there's no clear consensus about who'll end up with the job, but I think that might be the first time that's happened.
I finally got a pick up for once. Don't worry, probably won't be worth a thing:D
I think I probably even started the process before, given my ever-so-slight hesitation on the second step. Wild.
But yeah, who knows.
I dont think its gonna be Ryan Cook. Probably Gregorson or Dolittle. My guy Otero has a high Whip so I dont think he's the guy, but who knows.
Also Ive noticed this season Im not always the first to "get the info". SIGH!
well i had a good run
I was going to add Johnson's handcuff, but I just don't have anyone to drop for a guy that might get a job soon. Street and Soria for me for now until Johnson gets it together or implodes...
rauldc14
04-10-14, 04:03 PM
Johnson will surely be closing again in the future. They didn't pay the man to sit.
Gripe gripe cry cry time.
I hate following up a bad day with an off day.
Chad Qualis and Dan Otero. Who the hell are you people?! I had 4 closers, coulda had 5, and now Im stuck with just Grant Balfour because I dropped Lindstrom to be Era safe, and traded for Betran thinking 2 would do. GripeGripeCryCry!!
Im thinking Jose Reyes might surprise when he returns and perform dynamically. Is that a gut feeling, or self punishment? Either way Im proud of this guy...
http://blogs.southtownstar.com/whitesox/alexei_ramirez_080_1001277c.jpg
rauldc14
04-10-14, 04:09 PM
You can't gripe unless you have Sean's team or mine right now.
I'm running two closers for now, as well... I am not concerned.
Ryan Cook is pitching the 8th inning in a game the A's are beating the Twins 6-1. Doesnt look like he's the guy.
rauldc14
04-10-14, 04:38 PM
Wouldn't be the first time there was a false report.
Ryan Cook is pitching the 8th inning in a game the A's are beating the Twins 6-1. Doesnt look like he's the guy.
Ahead by more than 3 runs: Non-save situation.
I say its Gregorson. His numbers are solid, and have been solid the past 2 years.
Powdered Water
04-10-14, 04:50 PM
I say the Athletics suck!
Sorry... carry on!
PW's comment is another reason I took a pass on any of them last night as I stared at the FA list; OAK just seems like sort of a weak collection of might-be-goods. I'd rather hobble along with the goons I have than pick up new goons, possibly losing better talent elsewhere on my roster.
rauldc14
04-10-14, 05:33 PM
The reality is that Cook will be on my team a week tops and they go back to Johnson.
Strasburgh found some of that old magic last night - let's see if he can keep it up!
rauldc14
04-11-14, 09:30 PM
I have both Lester and Sabathia. I should figure to finally get a win out of this. Right, right!?
rauldc14
04-11-14, 09:34 PM
Hah I barely even write that sentence and they are tied at 1. Wow.
Well the A's manager confirmed Ryan Cook is not in the closer committee....
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/6786
rauldc14
04-11-14, 10:01 PM
What's the record for the longest wait for your 1st win of the year?
rauldc14
04-11-14, 10:09 PM
My bats are heating up tonight. 1 for 11!!!!!!
Now 1 for 12!!!!!
Another butchering Im taking of my own accord. Had to play Bruce Chen vs the Twins, just oh so juicy. Well that aint juice Im tasting and he's getting shellacked, and destroying all the good Liriano is doing tonight vs Millwaukee. No more of this! Im sticking with 6 starters and the hell with those weekly waiver wire gem thingy persons! :mad:
Edit In - Whoop! Lirianos getting crushed too. Well, balls.
rauldc14
04-11-14, 10:46 PM
Liriano got butchered too, so it's ok:D
First 2 weeks of the season and Alexei Ramirez is 2nd place overall! I think whats happened is someone switched his drink with Chris Davis's.
Looks like Luke Gregerson is the closer apparent for Oakland. Not surprised on that one.
Alex Cobb is on the DL with an oblique strain :(, and I feel like someone peed in my Cheerios.
Rays/Cin on MLB channel...
Rays/Cin on MLB channel...
Watching it on tv. Oh man we are so screwed. With Cobb now out along with Matt Moore, the only "sure" pitchers the Rays have is Price & Archer.
Alexei Ramirez with a walk off home run. Whats up with this guy?! He is sooo staying in my lineup when Reyes gets back. Thank you Utility creator person!
Powdered Water
04-13-14, 10:41 PM
Chase. Freakin'. Utley...
rauldc14
04-14-14, 12:01 AM
Freeman and Zobrist light it up. Maybe my offense has hope. My pitching sure as hell doesn't.
#1 Ranked Player Overall!! Alexei Ramirez!!!!
http://media.utsandiego.com/img/photos/2014/04/09/92a915ea8621470e510f6a706700945c_r620x349.JPEG?75d51d0aea2efce5189afce216053cbc530c46a8
11 Runs 3 HRs 12 RBIs 3 SB, and a BA of .420! HOLLAH!!!!!!!! :)
Just savoring the flavor
I was hoping, I was really hoping, but Matt Moores getting Tommy John surgery. :( So young! Very surprised.
Right now really wishing we didnt trade away Alex Torres.
Alot of games getting rained out today. Cubs at Yankees, Braves at Philly, Indians at Detroit, and there might be more to come. Its like 2 off days in a row.
Horrible day. Screw you rain. I shouldnt have tried to slot players in as I was stuck with 6 (7 at the end) players in the White Sox/Boston game. All batters and the final score was 2-1 :sick: Big ol block of suck was my offensive screen.
Some good news though. The Houston Astros decided to just go ahead and call up George Springer, and I got him.
http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/tXoOw8awpCCMmYQ2jK5KuA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTQyMTtweG9mZj01MDtweW9mZj0wO3E9NzU7dz03NDk-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/e822e27297ddfd094d0f6a7067003635.jpg
:)
I um...hate baseball and stuff.
*Waves bye to ERA and WHIP*
rauldc14
04-16-14, 10:12 AM
I um...hate baseball and stuff.
*Waves bye to ERA and WHIP*
Its a long season. I wouldn't worry about it.
Touche'!
Meanwhile, my pitching gets destroyed and I gain a point...I presume everyone else's pitchers got destroyed, too?
rauldc14
04-16-14, 11:45 AM
Touche'!
Meanwhile, my pitching gets destroyed and I gain a point...I presume everyone else's pitchers got destroyed, too?
My pitching is the definition of destroyed.
My pitching is the definition of destroyed.
Its a long season. I wouldn't worry about it.
Yep, Raul has the 1s in the stats that I hold 2s in...So I at least have that...
The top 12 as of wednesday 04/16/14....
1. Giancarlo Stanton in beast mode.
2. Alexei Ramirez in playing above his head mode.
3. Felix Hernandez in "The Man" mode. (Psst! Kershaws on the DL)
4. Freddie Freeman in "Second coming of Chipper Jones" mode.
5. Charlie Blackmon in "Who the hell are you?" mode.
6. Adrian Gonzalez in "Comeback? I never left." mode.
7. Mike Trout in Mike Trout mode.
8. Chase Utley in the "Zone of Zones" mode.
9. Carlos Gonzalez in "God please, one season where I dont get hurt. PLEASE!" mode.
10. Mark Trumbo in "This is temporary" mode.
11. Dee Gordon in true comeback mode! :)
12. Mark Buehrle in Astonished mode.
rauldc14
04-16-14, 01:11 PM
13. Jered Weaver, C.C. Sabathia, Justin Masterson suck mode
Powdered Water
04-17-14, 12:32 AM
I hate being a Mariners fan. But one nice thing is that Mike Zunino wears the number 3. *PW glances at team name. Russell Wilson also wears the number 3. Yes he does. Did you know that there's six letters in Zunino. Russell Wilson also has 6 letters in his last name. Coincidence? I think not!
The Rays look like someone that was walking along, was hit by a car, then got up less than whole, and attempts to function while in shock. That's not good.
Well theyre saying Kershaw will be back in mid May, and Cobb for 4-6 weeks. So they will return around same time. Hope my pitching till then wont embarrass me :blush:
The Rays just had a triple play done to them....by the Yankees!!! :mad::mad::mad: The Yankees?! Aw hell naw
Powdered Water
04-17-14, 09:36 PM
"Captain's log, stardate 9522.6: I've never trusted The Yankees, and I never will. I could never forgive them for the death of my boy. It seems to me our mission to escort the Chancellor of the Yankee High Council to a peace summit is problematic at best. Spock says this could be an historic occasion, and I'd like to believe him, but how on earth can history get past people like me?"
I am now last place. What a brutal week in all areas.
From last to first, I will get this done.
rauldc14
04-17-14, 11:13 PM
2 fricken wins for me all year, just a joke.
First day out of the cellar. First day with my shiny new team. 3 pitchers going today including Cingrani. Time for my rise to the top.
First day out of the cellar. First day with my shiny new team. 3 pitchers going today including Cingrani. Time for my rise to the top.
You only have one pitcher going today and its Nolasco.
Waino was sick last night... That curve ball is RIDICULOUS.
MLB channel is the bomb, btw...
You only have one pitcher going today and its Nolasco.
Glad you said that I had my app set to tomorrow. Almost missed a Nolasco start. Crisis averted. 3 going tomorrow.
Waino was sick last night... That curve ball is RIDICULOUS.
MLB channel is the bomb, btw...
Love MLB channel. I never watch ESPN during baseball season anymore unless its a game.
The hosts of Quick Pitch are clowns, but I like the show anyway. I enjoy how they will cut to late innings of whichever game is about to end...In the two hours I watched while flipping back and forth from the (excellent) Sox/Sox game, I caught the end of multiple other games, and got to see some of my people play.
There are so, so few baseball commentators who are worth listening to. I'm not sure if it's worse with play-by-play guys or the in-studio guys, in total.
Even when they've got someone decent (I recall liking Jon Kruk a fair bit), you can tell they're being encouraged to take starker positions and make bolder predictions than they would if they were consistently trying to, ya' know, be right as often as possible.
However, I got to see some highlights of Waino last night. That curve ball is out of a cartoon!
rauldc14
04-18-14, 12:08 PM
I'm for sure benching Weaver, who's been a buffoon all year. Possibly benching Masterson too.
Yeah with MLB network its not really about the commentators for me. Like Sedan said I love how they cut to games all the time. I feel like I'm watching games instead of a show. ESPN has just lost me over the last couple of years except for all the games they have.
Like Sedan said...
I'm a coupe, actually....
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=310194&d=1179321005
A little Deuce Coupe...
April 22nd will be huge for deciding what type of player George Springer will be.
Wednesday was Danny Duffy, yesterday James Shields, today Sonny Gray, and then Scott Kazmir, Jesse Chavez, and Felix Hernandez. When he gets Erasmo Ramirez on the 22nd I think he's gonna explode. Till then he's on my pine.
I still have Vin Scully to listen to. He's been there all my life, and even though he's 86, he's still head and shoulders above other announcers I hear when I watch random games. Some of them are hopelessly boring and others are just like cheerleaders. Vin slurs his words occassionally and makes a few mistakes (old age comes to us all if we're lucky), but he's endlessly informative and entertaining. I thought I'd heard all his anecdotes, but he still comes up with new ones all the time.
rauldc14
04-18-14, 10:28 PM
Freddie Freeman is da truth!
rauldc14
04-18-14, 10:39 PM
Nothing is more lame than a pitcher getting pulled while he's pitching a no hitter, but that was the case tonight.
Jose Reyes is back tomorrow :) I hope thats smiley worthy as he hasnt played ball in a long time. Got to start him as he's a blue chipper when playing unless proven otherwise. Of course Im keeping Alexei in Utility, or vice versa.
Someone I think will end up being a waiver gem is Corey Hart (stop your hatin PW ;)) After serious hip surgery that cost him more than a season, Corey Harts now playing outfield frequently, his hittings getting steady, and his power is still there. Very much think bright things to come. Longoria when playing hurt DH'd alot last year, but his hitting took an uptick when he started playing the field too. Its more fun.
Brandon Moss incoming. 2012 he got 21 homers with 265 at bats, and batted .291.
In a full season in 2013 he had 30 homers, but 75% of those were the first half of the year. He was cruddy the remainder, batted .256, he still ended up being ranked 75 overall.
Now Hes ranked 85 overall (in actual production) to start the year, has 2 homers, batting .283, but his bat has cooled the past week. I gotta watch this guy, but Im confident he'll earn.
Chris Archer vs the Yankees today at the Trop. I decided to play him, and I'm scared :eek: to :eek: death :eek:
Had to make a tough drop - Alejandro De Aza. Wanted to keep him indefinitely, but he's in a brutal slump :(
Think Ill change my mind on Archer. Im needing to shave some innings from my limit, and the Yankees offense is being way too impressive.
rauldc14
04-19-14, 05:49 PM
Who will win Cespedes sweepstakes?
Now I understand why people were annoyed when I did it.
rauldc14
04-19-14, 06:22 PM
My team is maybe getting it together. Myers and Tulo stepping up. Still not much from Davis and pretty disappointed with McCann so far.
Decided to pitch Archer. 3 innings, 1 K , 0 Era, 0.33 Whip, and 1 Hit.
So far so good.
Powdered Water
04-19-14, 09:34 PM
Kid pitching for the Marlins is perfect through 5 so far.
Frightened Inmate No. 2
04-20-14, 01:58 AM
http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4326495/colonlol_medium.gif
Did everyone see the monumental asswhoopin we put on the Yankees the last couple days?! LOL! It was bliss!! Even though we beat them 11-5 on friday, and 16-1 yesterday :D I feel they may win this last one as we are scrounging for starters.
The Rays are. Starter scrounging. Irony is a whore, pronounced like this....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_87pRe1MUwE
Powdered Water
04-20-14, 02:27 PM
Someone I think will end up being a waiver gem is Corey Hart (stop your hatin PW ;)) After serious hip surgery that cost him more than a season, Corey Harts now playing outfield frequently, his hittings getting steady, and his power is still there. Very much think bright things to come. Longoria when playing hurt DH'd alot last year, but his hitting took an uptick when he started playing the field too. Its more fun.
Mofo doesn't have a time stamp anymore but I couldn't help noticing that I was getting scolded one minute and then you drop Corey Hart maybe just minutes later. You lack the reputability good sir.
Did everyone see the monumental asswhoopin we put on the Yankees the last couple days?! LOL! It was bliss!! [/URL]
I have missed it somehow.:shifty:
Mofo doesn't have a time stamp anymore but I couldn't help noticing that I was getting scolded one minute and then you drop Corey Hart maybe just minutes later. You lack the reputability good sir.
Yeah that looked contradictory but I was scrambling to get the next closer for the Mets, and didnt know if it would be Farnsworth or Germen. Since Hart wasnt playing like I thought he would be I picked him to drop. Btw the closer tabbed was Farnsworth.
I have missed it somehow.:shifty:
Friday we beat them 11-5, and saturday 16-1 :)
Friday we beat them 11-5, and saturday 16-1 :)
Yeah, I didnt really miss it I just wanted to forget it. So thanks for bringing it up twice.:mad:
You know, I don't really get mad at rival teams or players. Those kinds of feelings are pretty artificial and almost always based on a highly selective memory.
That being said, Ryan Braun is a huge, huge jerk.
You know, I don't really get mad at rival teams or players. Those kinds of feelings are pretty artificial and almost always based on a highly selective memory.
That being said, Ryan Braun is a huge, huge jerk.
I wish I had your pragmatism. Even though it almost always goes away in a couple of years. I despise it when the Yankees sign Red Sox.
rauldc14
04-20-14, 05:51 PM
Yeah, I didnt really miss it I just wanted to forget it. So thanks for bringing it up twice.:mad:
Ah so you're a Yankee fan. That's why u grew to the CC trade so easily
That being said, Ryan Braun is a huge, huge jerk.
In case anyone's curious, here's the reasoning on that:
Ryan Braun is not just another PED user (http://www.therewasnodoubtaboutit.com/2014/04/ryan-braun-is-not-just-another-ped-user/)
In case anyone's curious, here's the reasoning on that:
Ryan Braun is not just another PED user (http://www.therewasnodoubtaboutit.com/2014/04/ryan-braun-is-not-just-another-ped-user/)
Nice article man. This made me chuckle...
"Terrible Argument #3: Doc Ellis pitched a no-hitter on LSD
I’m not kidding. I actually saw someone make this argument. And what a riposte it is, what with rampant hallucination offering such a clear competitive advantage. Everyone knows it’s a lot easier to get people out when the umpire has a second head."
I soooo dont want to get on your bad side, and assure you that Im not using PEDs while managing my team.
I wish I had your pragmatism. Even though it almost always goes away in a couple of years. I despise it when the Yankees sign Red Sox.
The Yanks still wearing panties under their uniforms? ;)
Go Red Sox.
That link isn't working for me, Yoda!
Except Clay Buchholz...
I hate that guy.
*Shakes Fist*
Ive been looking forward to this day.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NyueysU5PHM/Ut_lbwaEoII/AAAAAAAAWao/g-wuDuT1cTo/s1600/yanks.jpg
My first start with Tanaka and its against the Red Sox in Boston. The fact that its away shouldnt matter because being from another country Masahiro always feels like he's pitching away :)
rauldc14
04-22-14, 07:14 PM
I wish I could be a homer this year with Stanton and Fernandez on my team.
Ack! Russell Martin is suspended a game for that Brewers fight! I got to find a vid on this one, and hope he got some shots in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwl9yO5Ti0k
Couldnt see anything distinct other than Martin did a rush at Gomez but was stopped. Gomez displayed classic roid rage throughout.
Aw crap Tanaka coughed up two homers so far. Games still young though. I admittedly was hoping for outright dominance.
rauldc14
04-22-14, 11:01 PM
Can Cueto play the Pirates all year please?
Yeah, safe to say he's the man!
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 12:18 AM
Can I just once again say that the MLB Network is the bees knees! And the three guys sitting in the background just basically bs-ing is absolutely brilliant! This thing may get people paying attention to baseball again.
Oh man that would be soooooooooo sweet. To be able to flick on the game when my FBB players pitching or at bat.
Mm! TONGO ponder finances.
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 12:29 AM
They don't catch everything live but they aren't trying too. The rapport already between Harry and Billy is a lot of fun to listen to.
^^^This
The commentators seem a little...off when compared to other, bigger networks, but they are loads of fun! Great channel for FBB action!
Meanwhile, Waino and two closers combine for dominating ERA and WHIP line for me last night. I need more nights like that...
Shipped Clay and benched Lackey - that should help.
Ah, my favorite move. The TONGO Shuffle. :D
10:49 AM: pick up Scooter Gennett.
10:52 AM: drop Scooter Gennett.
11:37 AM: pick up Scooter Gennett.
Can't you two see you're in love?
When I can't decide, I don't make decisions. But I'm weird like that. :D
rauldc14
04-23-14, 05:21 PM
This Michael Morse is pretty good and stuff.
3 pitchers going today...
Watch out Pittsburgh! Alfredo Simon's comin to getya's!
https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQAuEMnqsD7wgQ1N&w=377&h=197&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsn.foxsports.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Ffsdigital%2FRSN%2FOhio%2F2014%2F02%2F24%2F02241 4-FSO-MLB-Alfredo-Simon.jpg&cfs=1&sx=0&sy=21&sw=1600&sh=836
Michael Pinedas at Boston, and I think theyre in for a long night.
http://images.sportsworldnews.com/data/images/full/4230/michael-pineda.jpg?w=600
and then its traditionally low era guy Kyle Lohse hosting the Padres.
http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/files/2013/04/Kyle-Lohse-Dominant-in-Debut-for-Milwaukee-Brewers.jpg
Plus!
David Robertsons back!
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/David+Robertson+Kansas+City+Royals+v+New+York+BLksEvi8XhTl.jpg
mikeython1
04-23-14, 07:14 PM
Starting to climb a little in the Rankings. I hope I can sustain the production. Now only if my offense would come around http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sleep001.gif
rauldc14
04-23-14, 07:26 PM
My offense IS coming around. Well, everyone but that Chris Davis guy. Cano better get ready to heat up when he comes over.
mikeython1
04-23-14, 07:37 PM
Can I just once again say that the MLB Network is the bees knees! And the three guys sitting in the background just basically bs-ing is absolutely brilliant! This thing may get people paying attention to baseball again.
I did the the MLB.TV (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?affiliateId=mediacenter) thing through MLB.com (http://mlb.mlb.com/home). It is pretty awesome. It cost me $130.00 but it is worth every penny. I watch all my pitchers pitch and you can load all your players so it notifies you when they are up to bat. I do two leagues this league and a $200.00 per team league. It's a 14 team head to head league with buddies from high school.
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 07:47 PM
I just love it when guys have been stinking it up so much, I have no recourse but to bench them. What do they do? Do they slowly start to warm up a little? Nah.. hit two taters in one day, that's what. This game...
rauldc14
04-23-14, 07:48 PM
Getting lucky on some pitching. Yesterday, a gem from Jason Hammel. Today, a complete game shutout from Martin Perez. That kid looks like he has the goods though.
rauldc14
04-23-14, 07:50 PM
I just love it when guys have been stinking it up so much, I have no recourse but to bench them. What do they do? Do they slowly start to warm up a little? Nah.. hit two taters in one day, that's what. This game...
Yeah, but you couldn't have predicted that from Seager, whose been dropped in many leagues.
rauldc14
04-23-14, 08:19 PM
My offense IS coming around. Well, everyone but that Chris Davis guy. Cano better get ready to heat up when he comes over.
A dinger for Davis tonight! Boo yah!
rauldc14
04-23-14, 08:30 PM
However looks like all the progress Perez made today is going down the hole due to that goofball Masterson. He's going to the wire after today.
Alfredo Simon might not coast like I believed. He gave up an earned run and either thru hits or walks loaded the bases, but got out of the jam. It was the first inning.....
mikeython1
04-23-14, 08:39 PM
There you go Tong's Reyes just hit his first HR!
A nice surprise! This season he hit his first homer before he stole his first base.
What in the world is Pineda thinking. After last week he has pine tar all over his neck tonight.
Just got booted for it. Absolute nonsense. He is not a smart guy.
rauldc14
04-23-14, 08:53 PM
Just got booted for it. Absolute nonsense. He is not a smart guy.
Did he really have pine tar again?!
So obvious. Announcers couldn't stop talking about it. You will see it somewhere.
What in the world is Pineda thinking. After last week he has pine tar all over his neck tonight.
Just got booted for it. Absolute nonsense. He is not a smart guy.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/ranecloude/Augh.jpg
Good sentiment Tongo. My guess is he is missing two starts due to suspension. Which basically makes it a three start mistake.
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 09:21 PM
He shoulda gone with the Vaseline on the brim of the cap. They never spot that.
Pine tar! sigh. Well at least it aint PEDs. Pine tar should be allowed. ITS FREAKING TAR!! ITS STICKY! When I want to throw something fast and unencumbered the first thing I do is stick my HAND IN TAR!! Unfair advantage my balls.
In times like this all owners go to the waivers, and always see one dependable name. Like an old shoe in the waiver closet that fits so snug everytime, but isnt pretty enough to be shown off in public.
http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/4dad92e849e2ae9c0e230000/cincinnati-reds-stifle-rays-5-0.jpg
Mike Leake. So confident in his waiver dependability I can post this and he'll still be available for me to take tomorrow. :)
rauldc14
04-23-14, 11:25 PM
Thanks Frieri for blowing a gem by Weaver. How the **** do you blow a 4-1 lead?!!
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 11:34 PM
I'm almost tempted to go and find the Pineda game footage to see if he was cheating while he was here. Perhaps that's why the M's were so willing to let him go. I don't know, pretty damn bizarre though, eh? :laugh:
Powdered Water
04-23-14, 11:39 PM
When a guy puts up an 11.12 ERA it goes down a little easier when he gets that little W two columns over, ya kno?
rauldc14
04-23-14, 11:48 PM
And then I have one with 1.50 era and doesn't win.
That's OK, I sat Lackey vs. the Pinstripes last night, and they guy pitched like he was in his prime... 11 Ks!!! Arg!!
Whatever happened to.....
http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/265/files/2014/04/doug-eddings-gerald-laird-danny-espinosa-mlb-atlanta-braves-washington-nationals.jpg
Not that Dustin Pedroia was doing me any favors, but Ive been going thru a dilemna on who to run with at second. Danny Espinosa is my latest try as he's called up till Ryan Zimmerman gets back. Actually he's been doing great, does well against lefties, and has 2 in a row today and tomorrow.
I watched some of the Feds/KC game last night. Oh, I mean Arizona/Cubs. Damn uniforms are confusing! AZ looked bummed out...Rough season for them so far...
For strategic reasonings I wish to announce I dropped Brandon Moss.
That is all.
rauldc14
04-24-14, 09:40 PM
5th! Unfortunately I will probably bounce to 8thish by tomorrow.
Hey hey! Danny Espinosa hit a dinger! Im dead last in the league for dingers. Any will do.
The Yankees are in Boston beating the Red Sox 14-5 in the 9th inning. That's bad, but why Im posting this is Mike Carp is pitching for Boston. Mike Carp. The outfielder/first baseman. Pitching.
Powdered Water
04-25-14, 12:11 AM
You know? I think he may have pitched an emergency inning for the M's too. Ha!
What the devil...
who's ditching top talent to the wire?
At least try to set up a trade or two, instead of letting waiver order determine who gets someone. Thanks.
Were you refering to Dayan Viciedo or Brandon Moss? I thought you thought Moss as a waiver person and would have no interest in a trade capacity.
Edit in - Oh duh. Nevermind.
Chris Archer @ The Chicago White Sox
http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/files/2013/03/ChrisArcherKim-Klement-USA-TODAY-Sports.jpg
This will be a scary start. The first major league game Archer pitched was in Chicago vs the White Sox, and he got demolished. Hey it was his first start! Alot has happened in 2 years, but is it enough? The CWS are hot right now, and I get to see my shining fbb star play - Alexei Ramirez! JOY!
http://mlb.mlb.com/images/players/525x330/493351.jpg
^^^^^ and this has resulted in not a good day for the era. Top of the 5th and its 4-4. The Rays are hitting off the CWS truly awful pitching, and the CWS are swinging at first pitches constantly to get runs because their own pitching's so truly awful.
rauldc14
04-25-14, 11:10 PM
What the devil...
who's ditching top talent to the wire?
At least try to set up a trade or two, instead of letting waiver order determine who gets someone. Thanks.
Unless you are referring to Cespedes last week, I'm unsure who you are talking about.
mikeython1
04-26-14, 11:21 PM
Segura got hit in the face when Ryan Braun was swinging his bat in the dugout. Looks like it was pretty bad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeM_k5EoOMI
Then Braun suffers a right intercostal strain and leaves the game. Go Brewers! :laugh:
I know waiver gems shouldnt be mentioned, good strategy and all, but this drop on Adams part boggles the mind. He just got off the DL?! He was ranked 55 overall last year?!
http://www.bostonglobe.com/rf/image_r/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/20/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/shane-big-15101.r.jpg
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