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Here's the thread, and stuff.
Also:
http://i.imgur.com/tfPithk.png
I can't wait to see who tramples on my soul this year! Yay baseball!
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I shoulda been at the top of that list....gah!
I wish Id grabbed more power from the draft (HRs), but Im stronger with my SPs. Its a darn good thing to not have ERA & Whip concerns. K rate could be better but I think itll do.
I admit to drafting HanRam due to past achievements, but Im guessing hes not going to be as bad as last year. (There really should be a "fingers crossed" smiley.) Hoping Tulo does better too.
Fabulous
03-13-16, 08:23 PM
How would you guys rate the computers selections for The Empire?
ursaguy
03-13-16, 08:37 PM
I think I had a good draft, considering that I missed the first five picks. The only guy who I don't love is Braun, and hopefully I can get a solid middle infielder in a trade for him. Hopefully going with 5 relievers doesn't bite me back.
How would you guys rate the computers selections for The Empire?
Maybe a C, but you can improve that in bunches by working the waiver wire and seal any holes in your lineup, like a complete lack of Holds.
Banknotes Harper
03-13-16, 09:25 PM
Mmm, I think the computer gave The Empire a team that can be worked with. The first five or six picks are pretty good, but I don't like the whole roster.
mikeython1
03-16-16, 01:17 AM
How would you guys rate the computers selections for The Empire?
To tell you the truth you have some holes and some injury risks but what I have learned in fantasy baseball that you won't know till the season is a couple of weeks in. Sometimes the teams that look the worst(not saying your team looks the worst)end up being the best and vice versa.
Nice pickup on Brandon Phillips there Mike. He was back last year, playing strong, and then got hurt. Still had a respectable season so should be better this year.
Nervous about HanRam & Tulo. If someone comes across anything good said about them please link me. Yeah, my gut hunch on draft day vs fantasy baseball experts entire, yeah...
Eager to see Keuchel, Scherzer, and Grays Opening Day! http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/want/t2801.gif
rauldc14
03-16-16, 02:08 PM
Looks like I may need a new SS
Desmond is a big question mark for me, hence the Phillips stash.
Ive got some offensive risks, some needs, but not for my pitching. Oh baby...
Max Scherzer
Dallas Keuchel
Sonny Gray
Yu Darvish (back at end May/beginning June)
Steven Matz
Jason Hammel
Erasmo Ramirez (Hes been incredible)
Perhaps the best starting rotation in our league? Not bragging, Im really asking.
Banknotes Harper
03-16-16, 06:48 PM
I think it's either you or the Nine. I like the top of his rotation a little bit more than yours (Felix, Sale, Carrasco), your starters—as a whole—I think are better, and he has the better bullpen, in my view. That said, I'd be very happy to have either of your staffs. Not at the expense of my hitting, though.
I waz going to say mine but didn't want to jinx myself. Sale and Felix will obviously be having Tommy John by June.
Reddick the hottest hitter so far this spring, which of course means I can look forward to him sitting .194 on the season. :P
I never realized how much March moves like a snail
Banknotes Harper
03-18-16, 04:56 PM
I never realized how much March moves like a snail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYD-DIggB2k
mikeython1
03-18-16, 11:12 PM
Reddick the hottest hitter so far this spring, which of course means I can look forward to him sitting .194 on the season. :P
I would say Maikel Franko is the hottest hitter but Reddick is doing very good as well.
I would say Maikel Franko is the hottest hitter but Reddick is doing very good as well.
Franco was sweet last season. He was doing the job Longo was supposed to be doing for me, and it was his first season!
HanRam is wanting to stay in spring training games longer to improve at playing first base. Good to see hes not a sloth. The entire Red Sox had a turnaround a few seasons ago when they all maned up, focused, and worked harder. Maybe thisll be a comeback season for Hanny?!
HanRam is wanting to stay in spring training games longer to improve at playing first base. Good to see hes not a sloth. The entire Red Sox had a turnaround a few seasons ago when they all maned up, focused, and worked harder. Maybe thisll be a comeback season for Hanny?!
Ortiz hitting 35 bombs and knocking in 100 is all I want to see from the Red Sox this year. The rest of the lineup can hang out near the Mendoza line for all I care.
Banknotes Harper
03-20-16, 12:03 PM
I think the 2016 Red Sox are going to score 1,000 runs this year. I'm unbiased in saying as much.
Adamantium18
03-21-16, 11:40 AM
Let the Marte Par-tay begin! I feel this is one of my best drafted teams in awhile. I welcome the jinx.
Heading to Bradenton for the final week of Spring Training. Let's Go Bucs!
Let the Marte Par-tay begin! I feel this is one of my best drafted teams in awhile. I welcome the jinx.
Heading to Bradenton for the final week of Spring Training. Let's Go Bucs!
Looking forward to seeing you man. :up: Youll be the first person from the forum Ive met in real life, hm. Other than ones ive Ive known already and tried to get to join the forum, which never has worked out.
_____________________________
The 2016 Naturals
Catcher Devon Mesoraco
First Base Miguel Cabrera
Second Base Rougned Odor
Third Base Manny Machado
Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki
Outfield Randal Grichuk
Outfield Corey Dickerson
Outfield Ender Inciarte
Utility Albert Pujols
Utility Delino DeShields
Starting Pitchers
Dallas Keuchel
Sonny Gray
Yu Darvish
Steven Matz
Jason Hammel
Joe Ross
Erasmo Ramirez
Bullpen
Mark Melancon
Jeurys Familia
Keone Kela
Kelvin Herrera
Pat Neshek
:yup:
A little bit of history is going to be made tomorrow. President Obama is visiting Cuba, and tomorrow the Rays are going to Havana to face the Cuban National baseball team. Both leaders will be there watching. WAR RAYS!!!! :D
Adamantium18
03-22-16, 04:11 PM
Tongo are you running another league this year? Or has there been any talks of running a money league? I have a friend that is interested in getting into one, as well as myself.
Tongo are you running another league this year? Or has there been any talks of running a money league? I have a friend that is interested in getting into one, as well as myself.
Im not in any other baseball leagues besides this one. Usually theres enough football interest to get 2-3 leagues going but baseball not so much (though its more rewarding). I can give you some ideas for where yall can go join, but there are hundreds out there. You looking for mixed or NL only?
What am I doing, I can just text him now :facepalm:
When you guys meet up, don't forget to take pictures! :)
mikeython1
03-23-16, 03:16 PM
Hunter Pence is on fire. 5 Home runs already this spring. :eek:
Yeah Yodas outfield is something to behold - Pence, Bautista, Adam Jones, vedy vedy mighty! :yup:
Banknotes Harper
03-24-16, 12:18 PM
My outfield is good too, guys :(
Speaking of, if anybody wants any of them, I'm sure we could work something out.
Heck, if anything I might have to trade them; I've got Choo and Span right behind them, and both should probably be in somebody's lineup nearly every day.
mikeython1
03-24-16, 01:08 PM
My outfield is good too, guys :(
Speaking of, if anybody wants any of them, I'm sure we could work something out.
Your outfield is great! Almost as good as mine! ;)
If everyone's outfield is great, nobody's is.
http://i.imgur.com/QbXmr1r.jpg
Dont worry, all your outfields are great cause heres mine - Corey Dickerson, Randall Grichuk, and Ender Inciarte. That just screams of Waivers.
https://twitter.com/DanFosterType/status/713070247457267712
So Yoda got Lucroy..fine! I dont need Lucroy anyway, Im gonna use Nick Hundley instead, he'll be just as good! hmph ....he will he'll be just as good..:yup:
mikeython1
03-25-16, 11:53 AM
Lucroy was on waivers? Dang!!!! I should have picked him up. :mad:
I had the first priority, so it wouldn't have mattered. I hesitated a teeny-tiny bit before deciding to use it on him, but yeah, pretty good chance nobody that good will be up for grabs any time soon.
He can be had, for what it's worth. ;)
He can be had, for what it's worth. ;)
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130717015225/sonicfanchara/images/thumb/5/53/0720b47b_nothing-meme-generator-you-ll-get-nothing-and-like-it-926b06-1-.jpg/500px-0720b47b_nothing-meme-generator-you-ll-get-nothing-and-like-it-926b06-1-.jpg
;)
Lucroy was on waivers? Dang!!!! I should have picked him up. :mad:
Actually you need to drop Marcus Stroman to waivers. Id really hate to see him hurt your team :D
Banknotes Harper
03-25-16, 02:09 PM
I'm pretty cranky that Lucroy was available on waivers because he projects to be a top-5 catcher this year; half of said crankiness is that I was 4th on the waiver wire.
I'm pretty cranky that Lucroy was available on waivers because he projects to be a top-5 catcher this year; half of said crankiness is that I was 4th on the waiver wire.
Yeah I was 2nd. Who knew Yoda would go after him?! I thought Yadier Molina was grandfathered onto his roster each year or something.
Bah! My Hundley/Mesaroco will beat his McCann/Lucroy, just watch.
Yeah I was 2nd, and who knew Yoda would go after him?! I thought Yadier Molina was grandfathered onto his roster each year or something.
:laugh: :up:
Guess who Mikes gonna drop to waivers...
"Brewers reliever Will Smith could end up needing surgery for an injury that he suffered in one of the most embarrassing ways ever. The left-hander found out Friday he has a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, which he sustained while attempting to take off his shoe."
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/brewers-pitcher-suffers-serious-injury-taking-off-his-shoe/ar-BBqXSSU?li=BBnbfcL
Adam made it to Bradenton safely, suggesting some food spots. I didnt know Cracker Barrel was in PA too?! Im hoping the weather stays good as McKechnie Field will be packed for easter.
Guess who Mikes gonna drop to waivers...
"Brewers reliever Will Smith could end up needing surgery for an injury that he suffered in one of the most embarrassing ways ever. The left-hander found out Friday he has a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, which he sustained while attempting to take off his shoe."
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/brewers-pitcher-suffers-serious-injury-taking-off-his-shoe/ar-BBqXSSU?li=BBnbfcL
Here we go... I saw this one coming!
Oh wait...no I didn't. :facepalm:
mikeython1
03-28-16, 04:13 PM
I guess how he got injured was when he was shooting some b-ball outside of the school. When a couple of guys who were up to no good. Started making trouble in his neighborhood. I think I read that on ESPN somewhere. :D
He got in one little fight and his GM got scared.
Blimey...
Some weirdness with Matt Harvey now...not what I want to hear!
At least my top 2 pitchers aren't starting the season facing the World Champs or anything.
Oh.
Within a week the regular season is finally gonna start.
We have full rosters ready to earn.
Theres a changed category where great pitchers will be boned less.
Soon we will see if our teams really are gold, or a complete bust.
HIT IT!
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mikeython1
03-30-16, 11:20 AM
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Adam went down to Bradenton to see the Bucs in Spring Training, and he met up with TONGO. Pictures!
http://i.imgur.com/E5hblER.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NpLGKBB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rram73u.jpg
Yeah he and his wife are super cool. Meeting them shortly at McKechnie to see the Buccos play the Red Sox. Its the last game there plus Boston so the place should be packed.
Watching David Price pitch for the Red Sox....its like Santa Clause peeing on a christmas tree, it should not be! :bawling: The worst part is, watch him get his first no-hitter vs the Rays! :nope::bawling: Oh you know its true, the Rays have made good pitchers look great for years. Damn Felix was so fat he could barely jump at the end of his.
Liking how the seasons looking otherwise, good mojo in the air meeting Adam, TONGO gonna break this northeastern stranglehold thats been put on the MoFo FBB Championship. 2016 its going south baby! :yup::up:
I miss living in Florida around spring training time. Like the beach, I didn't take enough advantage of it at the time. I went a bit but feel like I would live at the parks now.
Banknotes Harper
03-31-16, 05:45 PM
The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and Tongo is tinkering away on his roster: Spring is in the air!
Going with Logan Forsythe. Rougned Odor is available on waivers.
^^^ That was a flat April Fools joke. :)
It genuinely did not occur to me for even a moment that that might have been a joke.
rauldc14
04-01-16, 01:48 PM
Darn I missed the joke.
Everybody missed it.
Gonna roll with David Hernandez in Philly as my Melancon replacement (yeah I know someone laughed at that one). Hernandez might be healthy now and back to his old form, also theres the fact hes better than nothing
Everybody missed it.
There might be a lesson there. :laugh:
Also: BASEBALL IS SO CLOSE.
rauldc14
04-01-16, 02:20 PM
They are playing baseball this year still?
Thankfully the Rays play on Sunday.
Not hearing anything good on Corey Dickerson since hes arrived from Colorado. He was such a terrific earner, I mean, thin airs one thing but hes batting a .158 avg in the spring. Im thinking slump. ;) Hopefully he'll adjust from the open aired mountain stadium to the closed fishbowl under a sunlamp environment hes in now.
mikeython1
04-02-16, 11:52 AM
Bad news for The Empire :( http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-aj-pollock-suffers-broken-elbow-friday/
His Outfield was already pretty thin and he is waiting on Michael Brantley.
Broken elbow? Is that bad?
Rub some dirt on it, A.J.
Baseball... NOW! St Louis @ Pittsburgh just started. Go Grichuk go!! :)
Grichuk got nothing! Tulo and Dickerson got some homers though :)
In a few months Ill hopefully have just the most ridiculously awesome pitching starters in the history of ever! EVER!
Yu Darvish
Alex Cobb (Hes my fav Ray right up with Longo)
Cole Hamels
Jon Lester
Drew Smyly
Steven Matz (pretty sure he'll be the real deal this season)
Until the Cobb/Darvish arrival, Jason "get no respect" Hammel & Joe Ross have to tide me over.
Ross is strong for K's, can be incredibly dominant for a stretch of games, then one he'll just gets obliterated. Hes young. No guarantees at all Cobb and Darvish will even be good when they return, but its alot more fun thinking so at least :)
Chris Archer pitches 5 innings and gets 12 K's yes sir! :) No I aint gonna get him I already tried.
Banknotes Harper
04-04-16, 02:23 PM
There was only one 1pm game scheduled for today and it's rained out? How am I supposed to not work today?
I hear the internet is good for distraction.
My first 2 pitchers go today, Cal Handle and Drew Smyly. Poor Drews pitching vs the Toronto Blue Jays. What a complete lawnmower that batting order is. -fingers crossed-
Banknotes Harper
04-04-16, 03:38 PM
Boston/Cleveland and NYY/Stros all postponed. Eight of my players are sitting out now :( :( :(
My first 2 pitchers go today, Cal Handle and Drew Smyly. Poor Drews pitching vs the Toronto Blue Jays. What a complete lawnmower that batting order is. -fingers crossed-
That made my afternoon. I have Felix and Sale going. Hoping for a great jump on the season.
FINALLY done with the MoFo Survivor! Now I can focus solely on baseball, and no my move count wont go thru the roof thank you very much! :D
FINALLY done with the MoFo Survivor! Now I can focus solely on baseball, and no my move count wont go thru the roof thank you very much! :D
Who won?
Who won?
Its between Daniel, Camo, Rauld, Cobpyth, and maybe CiCi but he said he quit, who knows.
Coin flip on which guy to start. Guy I bench goes deep, knocks in five runs.
I'm already in midseason form on guessing wrong!
Coin flip on which guy to start. Guy I bench goes deep, knocks in five runs.
I'm already in midseason form on guessing wrong!
THE worst feeling in fantasy.
QS switch already making me happy. I saw Felix's line and got bummed until I remembered the switch. Gitty up
Banknotes Harper
04-05-16, 02:29 PM
And then after waiting a whole extra day, my Red Sox go 0-4 the first time up. Now I wish the game was rained out again haha
Adamantium18
04-05-16, 03:46 PM
Greinke pitching with the flu. Great start! Great start!
Miggy finally is gonna play. Really hope now that hes healthy he'll improve overall
tri-ple crown, tri-ple crown, tri-ple crown!
https://twitter.com/sthweattheart/status/717502539332206597
Rays win on a walkoff reversal. 9th inning, 1 out, bases loaded. Bautistas arm interfered with our 2Bs throw to first for the double play, and the 2 runs they score were reversed. The Rays get the double play and the win. Its a new rule! Torontos gonna be pissed! :D
Fabulous
04-06-16, 02:00 AM
Rays win on a walkoff reversal. 9th inning, 1 out, bases loaded. Bautistas arm interfered with our 2Bs throw to first for the double play, and the 2 runs they score were reversed. The Rays get the double play and the win. Its a new rule! Torontos gonna be pissed! :D
There goes their undefeated season...
I went up 21 points yesterday. This is in no way a product of the hectic first week of the season and we can only assume this will continue unabated, perhaps even exponentially, until my ranking improvement has to be expressed in factorials.
I went up 21 points yesterday. This is in no way a product of the hectic first week of the season and we can only assume this will continue unabated, perhaps even exponentially, until my ranking improvement has to be expressed in factorials.
Word
Two pitchers going again today. Weird day yesterday, had pretty decent power numbers but my team hit near.100 Maybe my team should be called the Dave Kingmans
Word
Two pitchers going again today. Weird day yesterday, had pretty decent power numbers but my team hit near.100 Maybe my team should be called the Dave Kingmans
Dave Kingman the old Cubs slugger, havent heard that name in a loooong time. Loved watching the cubs on WGN when I was a kid listening to Harry Carey. The home run war between Kingman and Mike Schmidt. They were my favorite ball team back then. Turner was trying to get all of Florida to love the Braves, constantly airing and updating that team, but it was the Cubs for me :)
Since Maddon is their manager now, I betcha Loney will end up playing 1B with the Cubs. Rizzo can ride the bench :D Joes done stuff like that, but no that is a joke.
mikeython1
04-06-16, 12:23 PM
I went up 21 points yesterday. This is in no way a product of the hectic first week of the season and we can only assume this will continue unabated, perhaps even exponentially, until my ranking improvement has to be expressed in factorials.
You sound like such a baseball nerd! :D I love it!
gbgoodies
04-06-16, 08:24 PM
Dave Kingman the old Cubs Mets slugger, haven't heard that name in a loooong time.
There, I fixed it for you. :D
rauldc14
04-06-16, 09:44 PM
My team is off to a hot start.
First-rounder pulls up lame with a strain last night.
Boooooooo
Adamantium18
04-07-16, 12:31 PM
I went up 21 points yesterday. This is in no way a product of the hectic first week of the season and we can only assume this will continue unabated, perhaps even exponentially, until my ranking improvement has to be expressed in factorials.
Like the Mandelbrot Set
My team is off to a hot start.
Yeah were neck and neck on that hot start.
Coin flip on which guy to start. Guy I bench goes deep, knocks in five runs.
I'm already in midseason form on guessing wrong!
Happened again! Even played the guy with the clearly better matchup.
Maybe I should just roll a die or something.
rauldc14
04-07-16, 01:35 PM
Happened again! Even played the guy with the clearly better matchup.
Maybe I should just roll a die or something.
If you do this, I'd be interested in the outcome.
I'm actually considering it. Remember a few years ago, when I settled all tough football lineup decisions by having my wife and/or cats help me pick? That went pretty well.
I want all the guys on my roster to start playing like Carlos Correa right now. This instant! Oy.
I was right about HanRam, and wrong to lose him AND Scherzer. If Miggy wins the Triple Crown, well Ill retract my retraction. Again.
It doesnt matter now its too soon It doesnt matter now its too soon.... Breathe in, breathe out.
I have conferred with my experts, and I am staying pat. No not the SNL character Pat, but just not doing anything drastic with my team. For awhile. Ill wait. Ill wait.
http://www.hippoquotes.com/img/patience-quotes-funny/Lord-please-give-me-patience.png
Jason Hammel just did an impressive piece of business @ Arizona, 6ip, 6Ks, 1.50 ERA, 1.15 Whip, and the QS. :yup: Very impressive piece of business.
Tomorrow 3 pitchers - Cal Handle @ LAA, Drew Smyly @ Bal, & Joe Ross vs Mia. If all three do well I may move out of the cellar. Thatd be nice :)
The Rays are in Baltimore. Its snowing in Baltimore.
:nope:
Volquez gets 10 Ks but gets pulled after 5.2 innings, just missing his QS.
*Shakes fist*
Banknotes Harper
04-11-16, 05:56 PM
I want all the guys on my roster to start playing like Carlos Correa right now. This instant! Oy.
I was right about HanRam, and wrong to lose him AND Scherzer. If Miggy wins the Triple Crown, well Ill retract my retraction. Again.
It doesnt matter now its too soon It doesnt matter now its too soon.... Breathe in, breathe out.
Let's wait until later in the season before we declare a winner haha
Banknotes Harper
04-11-16, 05:59 PM
Justin Verlander today. Yikes. I was disappointed that I didn't get him on my team this year, but he had a rough go against the Buccos. Meanwhile, Andrew Cashner is still, inexplicably, in my employ.
I finally get a stolen bag. Not DeShields, Dyson, Machado, or Odor...Albert! Albert Pujols got me a bag :yup: Ill take it, he had a cold start.
Thor is pretty good, eh? :yup:
Adamantium18
04-13-16, 12:14 PM
Anyone need some RPs? Looking for starters
Anyone need some RPs? Looking for starters
Its too bad we couldnt work out a deal man.
Anyone needing an SP, I need a Closer. :)
Still last place :sick: I dont get it, my team looks better than all of yalls too. Really hoping for a nice surge, cmooon! I know its too early but last place is last place
Tomorrow I have Chris Archer, and hes at home against Cleveland. This pic has never failed me NEVER! Everytime I posted the Picard, it delivered. Its like Ted Knights Billy Barou golf club, cmon billy.....
Chris Archer -
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/cardfight/images/9/97/Star-trek-make-it-so-450x270.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160325065605
rauldc14
04-14-16, 05:39 AM
I was last to start last year and held third for most of the year until falling to fifth.
I think I was second to last at the break one year and finished in second. It really means very little at this point.
QUACK!
http://i.imgur.com/gVTSCZr.png
http://i.imgur.com/7Qwg2LB.png
On a related note, it's kind of unsettling how Googling "duck with sunglasses" produces more results than you could possibly ever hope to need.
I know. I know it doesnt matter at all this early.
Its just being in last place kinda rustles my jimmies, I dont like it :nope:
Still last place :sick: I dont get it, my team looks better than all of yalls too. Really hoping for a nice surge, cmooon! I know its too early but last place is last place
Tomorrow I have Chris Archer, and hes at home against Cleveland. This pic has never failed me NEVER! Everytime I posted the Picard, it delivered. Its like Ted Knights Billy Barou golf club, cmon billy.....
Chris Archer -
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/cardfight/images/9/97/Star-trek-make-it-so-450x270.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160325065605
The Picard finally failed me, Archer had a tough outing which wasnt anywhere near as bad as his first 2, but couldnt get to 6ip - no QS, and his Whip was fat.
rauldc14
04-14-16, 04:35 PM
I forgot all about the holds category.
Banknotes Harper
04-14-16, 04:37 PM
Scherzer/Fernandez off to middling starts for me. Carlos Rodon, Danny Salazar, and Vince Velasquez post 21 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 31 K's, 3 QS's. Velasquez is the real hero, though. Sixteen K, CG, 3-hitter; I can't believe the Phils got Velasquez as part of the package for Ken Giles.
Scherzer/Fernandez off to middling starts for me. Carlos Rodon, Danny Salazar, and Vince Velasquez post 21 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 31 K's, 3 QS's. Velasquez is the real hero, though. Sixteen K, CG, 3-hitter; I can't believe the Phils got Velasquez as part of the package for Ken Giles.
I almost grabbed Velasquez, almost, but decided Id give Matz another try. oy
Correa and Posey please save me tonight or this will be my second day this week with a AVG below .200
I could spit! Erasmo Ramirez pitching a 0.00 ERA and a 0.53 Whip and at 5.2 innings pitched they take him out of the game! Only one more out to get the QS, Kevin Cash you are a very very bad man :bawling:
Not only has my hitting sucked but now McHugh got roughed up in the sixth and totally ruined my fantasy day.
Dreadful week. Think I might be going with a four man rotation for a couple weeks.
Not only has my hitting sucked but now McHugh got roughed up in the sixth and totally ruined my fantasy day.
I hate that guy.
Banknotes Harper
04-18-16, 01:12 PM
My bullpen to date: 25 IP, 1.08 ERA, 0.52 WHIP, 48 K's
I got free tickets to the Pirate game yesterday from running their 10k on Saturday and Gregory Polanco might be breaking out this year. He looks great so far. He's tied for the ML lead in walks and is more judicious with his swings overall. I'm very pleased that the Pirates extended him.
I hate that guy.
You warned me at the draft. One bad start, one great start, last start five great innings one bad. Yeah, I see why he frustrated you.
My bullpen to date: 25 IP, 1.08 ERA, 0.52 WHIP, 48 K's
I got free tickets to the Pirate game yesterday from running their 10k on Saturday and Gregory Polanco might be breaking out this year. He looks great so far. He's tied for the ML lead in walks and is more judicious with his swings overall. I'm very pleased that the Pirates extended him.
And I am pleased he is on the Clockwork Angels!
Even though Im dead last....Im feeling very good about my chances now.
My offense was really raking over the weekend, but went back into sleepy mode last night. Thor was awesome, once again.
Let's get back to it, bats!
rauldc14
04-19-16, 10:29 AM
How I gained 16 points yesterday is beyond me
You had a nearly full slate of players on a day a lot of other people were fielding patchy lineups (lots of off days). And most of those players played really well.
C'est la April.
I have conferred with my experts, and I am staying pat. No not the SNL character Pat, but just not doing anything drastic with my team. For awhile. Ill wait. Ill wait.
One week later:
http://i.imgur.com/j72YWvk.png
One week later:
http://i.imgur.com/j72YWvk.png
Get your screenshot skills ready when The Naturals climb from 12th to 1st :yup:
c Wilson Ramos & Miguel Montero
1b Miguel Cabrera
2b Rougned Odor
3b Manny Machado
ss Troy Tulowitzki
of Randall Grichuk
of Delino DeShields
of Carlos Beltrran
ut Albert Pujols
ut BJ Upton
sp Steven Matz
sp Chris Archer
sp Jake Odorizzi
sp Drew Smyly
sp Matt Moore
sp Erasmo Ramirez (& Alex Cobb on the DL). This is the only pitching slot I have that is not capable of a strikeout or more per inning
rp Jeurys Familia
rp Alex Colome (Brad Boxberger on the DL)
rp Aroldis Chapman (susp)
I had an all Rays starting rotation once before, but was forced to abandon it because I didnt get enough Wins. Now that its Quality Starts,,,,oh fugedaboudit, TONGO ready :yup:
rauldc14
04-19-16, 12:03 PM
And meanwhile the Rays look up to all in their division :)
Yeah, I mean, you didn't coincidentally decide the best strategic course was to load up on guys from your favorite team. What're the odds? ;)
The main thing is to get away from the psychological aspect where, if you deal a position or category (Homers/Saves/Closers/whatever), you suddenly feel you have some "hole" that must must must be filled right now now now. That's not gonna lead to good outcomes, and frankly, in a 12-team league, you don't need to be good everywhere.
To Raul - Yeah but thats temporary. Right now Archer is throwing worse than everyone else, but the ship will be righted.
Yeah, I mean, you didn't coincidentally decide the best strategic course was to load up on guys from your favorite team. What're the odds? ;)
The main thing is to get away from the psychological aspect where, if you deal a position or category (Homers/Saves/Closers/whatever), you suddenly feel you have some "hole" that must must must be filled right now now now. That's not gonna lead to good outcomes, and frankly, in a 12-team league, you don't need to be good everywhere.
True, but I thought a true solid 2nd closer was necessary. Familia & Chapman along with whoever the Rays closer will be. Nothings set in stone with the Rays bullpen ever, so I wanted to make sure and get that 2nd closer.
Im not just grabbing these players because theyre Rays. Im grabbing them because theyre Rays AND are capable of lifting my team. Im not just blowing homer deflection smoke saying Im coming for the #1 slot...
....I really am coming for the #1 spot. TONGO HAS SPOKEN!!! :)
Im not just grabbing these players because theyre Rays. Im grabbing them because theyre Rays AND are capable of lifting my team.
The idea isn't that you're grabbing them because they're Rays (rather than players capable of lifting your team). The idea is that you think they're capable of lifting your team because they're Rays.
Like I said: wouldn't it be an amazing coincidence if your favorite team actually had all these undervalued players for you to acquire? Especially from someone with a bit of a history with trading for hometown guys? ;)
Heck, even if they're good, the real consideration is whether they'll be better than the guys traded away. But, the process will play itself out and we'll see how it goes. :)
"The idea is that you think they're capable of lifting your team because they're Rays."
This part isnt correct. I think theyre capable because I know their track record and I see them play every game, so I do have the jump on the "experts" advice when it comes to Tampa Bay. I knew to drop Souza last year before anyone thought it a good idea to, Ive dropped or traded away Rays before. I am a homer, but the goal has always been to win first. When a Ray is fantasy relevant I cant resist, but its not just because theyre a Ray.
Re: track record. You said Erasmo Ramirez was going to be great for your ERA, but his "track record" is that his career ERA is 4.15. He's had one good start this year. Maybe he's really good now, but right now that's more like a guess than anything supported much by the evidence.
I think the part about seeing them every game is the real key here. Watching every game makes it really, really hard to assess things objectively, or not overreact to things. It will occasionally lead to finding a gem before everyone else, but I think on net it probably hurts more than helps without a constant psychic struggle to resist the pull.
But hey, maybe you're right. If you are, though, it'd still be one heck of a coincidence that so many undervalued guys just happened to be on your favorite team. Coincidences happen, but I usually bet against them.
Re: track record. You said Erasmo Ramirez was going to be great for your ERA, but his "track record" is that his career ERA is 4.15. He's had one good start this year. Maybe he's really good now, but right now that's more like a guess than anything supported much by the evidence.
I think the part about seeing them every game is the real key here. Watching every game makes it really, really hard to assess things objectively, or not overreact to things. It will occasionally lead to finding a gem before everyone else, but I think on net it probably hurts more than helps without a constant psychic struggle to resist the pull. But that's just my opinion! :) You could be right. But as I said, if you are right, it's one heck of a coincidence.
Erasmo was abysmal the first quarter of the season last year, and then he was magic for every game after, but one. He has carried it into this season, and yes his career ERA is 4.15 but I repeat, since before the all star break last year he has been magnificent. I have to think Jim Hickeys guidance is the reason.
When he first came up Alex Cobb was awful. Just bad, and he didnt get good until he had almost 2 full seasons under his belt. Archer too. I grabbed Odorizzi last year when he was hot, and traded him when hes not. I do know this team to get the jump on someone fantasy relevant. Hell I still remember when someone beats me to a Ray (Adam with Jennings, and Raul with Wil Myers), so yes Im a homer, but Im a wise homer. If I get to #1 and keep it is not coincidence, its because I had the knowledge beforehand. Like if you loaded up on Pirates players you knew were gonna do good, but you have said you avoid Buccos ....we are different that way.
I dont know man, WAR RAYS!!!! WAR NATURALS!!!!! :):):):):)
Well, if you do win the league, I'll be the first to admit you were right. :)
Using a different methodology, let's look at it like this:
Considering how each time has to handle salaries, and that no team has a full rotation of aces, simply because they can't afford to, which 3 teams have the best overall staff? Taking the best staff from those three, would you rather have that staff, or a staff of mixed aces or second chair guys from across many teams? Where do the Rays fall into this equation, removing any and all favoritism.
The word out there is that the Mets have one of the strongest overall rotations, but I still wouldn't want too many more Mets on my staff (OK maybe DeGrom), and I just have two. OK, so maybe they are the alleged ace and their number two overall guy, but after that, i would prefer another ace or second guy from another team. The draft dictated I wasn't going to have that across the board, but that would be my aim if I was trading for more hurlers. Alas, it is only April, so I want to give things a bit more time.
Im not sure all 5 of the Mets pitchers are fantasy relevant. I strongly believe this could be the year it all comes together for the Rays, and then theyll have to trade them all away to be aces for other clubs...:( Think about it - Archer Cobb Odorizzi Smyly Moore, thats the best overall starting rotation Ive ever seen. Thats a bold statement, but its said in truth with no fanfare involved.
Think about it - Archer Cobb Odorizzi Smyly Moore, thats the best overall starting rotation Ive ever seen. Thats a bold statement, but its said in truth with no fanfare involved.
I believe you believe this, but honestly, saying that's the best rotation you've ever seen is crazy kooky talk. ;)
I think it goes back to watching all the games: being a fan of one team skews perceptions in lots of very subtle ways. For example, someone who watches all the games will see these names and think about what they're capable of. It's easy to remember each of them performing well for one period of time for another, and it's easy to think "if Moore gets back to his old self...if Smyly pitches as well as he can...if Archer stays as good as he is..." etc. I did this plenty of times during the Pirates' 20-year streak of futility. But it never goes that way. Nobody performs up to their potential even most of the time, let alone at the same time as everyone else.
What Mike said is dead-on: if you took the best rotations in baseball last year and put them on a 12-team fantasy, what kind of numbers would they put up? I'll bet it wouldn't be among the best. And that's even assuming you pick the best to begin with! Talent among MLB teams is divided 30 ways. In this league, it's 12, so the idea that you'd really find the best value across one rotation is implausible.
Best rotation ever?
I think I go with Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Neagle
Who ya got?
I mean, I'd give odds against it being the best rotation this year. Or even in the American League. Maybe even in the American League east, though I'd have to research that one a bit more.
Hm...Well its too late now, Im committed. Im needing Moore, Archer, screw that...everyone performing at their best, and with how absolutely riddled weve been with injuries these past 2 seasons, exceptionally so, I feel we are due for a healthy spell. I cant argue the numbers, but the numbers also is what helped make me do this. If all these guys were on different teams, how good does the rotation look then? I completely understand, but i think I got a real shot :)
Whoa! Yall are wrong on that! There are some pitchers that are better than Archer but 5 pitchers vs these 5 pitchers?! Hell naw! The Rays have the best 5 pitchers in baseball today :yup:
Best rotation ever?
I think I go with Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Neagle
Who ya got?
Well thats not fair, thats from before. I sadly didnt watch baseball when Greg Maddux pitched. I heard from many he was the best.
Chris Archer
Matt Moore
Erasmo Ramirez / Alex Cobb
Drew Smyly
Jake Odorizzi
What 5 starting rotation slots from one team today will do better than these? We can make a game of it if you want, but no DVD wagering please :laugh:
Well, twelve teams (http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/team/_/stat/pitching/split/127) currently have better starter ERAs, so...probably one of those.
Well we were decimated with injuries the past 2 years, and finished 6th 2015, and 7th 2014.
12th? Seasons young, theres still alot to play yet :)
No Im not trying to beat a dead horse I found something substantial. Now mind we are comparing 6 fantasy starters to 5 pitchers from one team.
High Level Arbitrage 2015 Champions
84 Wins, 3.07 Era, and a 1.10 Whip
2015 St Louis Cardinal
72 Wins, 2.99 Era, and a 1.24 Whip. Now they had 1 less starter and not an elite bullpen like Arbitrage had. Putting those factors in they are comparable.
Quickie Marte 2014 Champions
92 Wins, 3.12 Era, and a 1.15 Whip
2014 Washington Nationals
70 Wins, 3.04 Era, and a 1.14 Whip. Even with the extra pitcher taken out Marte did better than the 2014 Nats, but not by much.
Anyway it is comparable, and not as lopsided to the fantasy teams favor as youd think
The right comparison would be the best pitching team each year, not the champion. Adam, for example, had decent pitching numbers, but he won because he was in the top three in four offensive categories. Tim had better pitching numbers, but as you point out he only had a couple of starters all year.
Also, those numbers don't appear to be right.
Well thats not fair, thats from before. I sadly didnt watch baseball when Greg Maddux pitched. I heard from many he was the best.
Maddux is probably the best I have ever watched. Clemens and Johnson the most dominant during their best seasons but Madfux for overall. He just knew how to pitch like no one else, so precise.
Mm, youre right Yoda the offensive categories are what got Adam there. I wasnt trying to fudge any numbers, was copying from the ESPN site and our league history page, I mightve typed something in wrong
Yeah Sean I looked at his #' and the the 1990s he was untouchable. In terms of dominance is it safe to say Clayton Kershaws the new Greg Maddux?
Kershaw's amazing. Great pitchers are like great RBs though, gotta show me you have the steam for the long haul. So many apparent great ones burn out.
Watch Thor pitch if you can. That guy is a monster so far...
Oh, and I am totally talking him up because he is on my roster, btw. :D
As predicted by absolutely nobody, Jay Bruce continues to go off for the Reds, while Votto continues to whiff all day long.
Baseball is hard.
I dont like when my lineup starts out 0/10
:nope:
rauldc14
04-20-16, 08:43 PM
I got to get rid of Travis D'Ardnaud but there is literally nothing in FA.
Gah! Chris Archers doing batting practice again. 3 earned runs already in the first. Im probably gonna put Mr Archer in time out until this road trips over.
I got to get rid of Travis D'Ardnaud but there is literally nothing in FA.
I got 2 good catchers, will deal either, PM me ;)
Yeah I'm freeee. Free fallin
Gah! Chris Archers doing batting practice again. 3 earned runs already in the first. Im probably gonna put Mr Archer in time out until this road trips over.
Sucks, doesn't it? I get that same feeling when I open up stats and see Harvey getting shelled. Both of our alleged aces have been pretty bad so far. Hopefully they both right the ship soon!
Also - I am sitting one of my top power guys for now, who is slumping HARD.
Banknotes Harper
04-21-16, 03:07 PM
Trials and tribulations of having four hitters on the same team: Mookie/Pedroia/Xander/Hanley combine to go 0-16 on Tuesday when the Red Sox got #Smyly'd. Today they go 4-4 with a homer, 4 runs, 3 rbi in the 1st inning.
rauldc14
04-21-16, 03:19 PM
It's funny that we are all freaking out about our teams. The difference between first and last at this point is very minimal.
Banknotes Harper
04-21-16, 03:34 PM
I feel good about mine, mostly, so far. I'm not especially discouraged by Scherzer's early-season travails and J-Hey historically starts pretty slowly for whatever reason. It's a long season though and important not to overreact, I think.
Yea, I am not making any drastic changes. I am just sitting a guy that cannot seem to get a hit to save his life right now. I am sure he will get going sooner or later. Hopefully sooner.
I'm not worried yet. I was iffy on my AVG coming out of draft though. So the fact that it has been dreadful past week 2 does concern me.
I'm worried because almost every year I'm terrible for two months and then surge in the second half, so I just assume the start to this season means I'm going to finish second-to-last or something.
My seasons become much simpler now. When Pujols, Miggy, Tulo, and the Rays get going, then Ill get going. Until then Ill be swimming like a bottom feeder.
Banknotes Harper
04-21-16, 07:12 PM
Update: my Red Sox quartet finished the day going 9-21, 1 BB, 5 runs, 5 rbi, 2 hr; just need to hope that tomorrow's not another oh-fer.
Banknotes Harper
04-22-16, 12:20 PM
Ended the Jorge LOLer experiment in favor of getting a backup/just-as-good-as-my-starting catcher, Yasmani Grandal.
Ended the Jorge LOLer experiment in favor of getting a backup/just-as-good-as-my-starting catcher, Yasmani Grandal.
I had Grandal then tossed him. He gets hurt alot and since he got caught using juice once I feel his overall health may be a chronic problem
http://i.imgur.com/ZdgYujA.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4
http://i.imgur.com/ZdgYujA.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4
^^^ Nice sound
Neat! Yahoo has a weather symbol next to the game time for each player on our team page.
TONGO approve :up:
https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/723883708646866944
Cmon Blake, Coach TONGO really needs a good day.
rauldc14
04-23-16, 11:57 AM
Can we call you Homer Tongo?
Who the hell is Blake Snell :laugh:
Sure. Snells our top pitching prospect were bringing up for one start.
WHOA! A Tulowitzki sighting! 3/4 so far with 2 homers. :up:
Blake Snell was terrified his first inning :laugh: He threw a wild pitch where Beltran took home plate for a run, then calmed down and was dealing. :yup:, and then they took him out after the 5th :facepalm: Madden would have kept him in longer. Well he woulda. He would let the kid give the bullpen a rest.
Matz just threw his second doozie in a row (doozies are good), and with Snells #'s too I may have climbed out of last place, but I need Albert to hit a ball or two to keep my Avg from dipping. Come on Pu-Jols!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqQRXbRIYAA3tlg.jpg
My offense is on blast tonight - let's see some more of that!
I dont know what to say, but Mat Latos, please dont screw me.
Oh the Rays are bullying Michael Pineda, 5 earned in the 1st inning. Logan Morrison still sucks though, and still is batting 2nd, cmon coach Cash!
Me and Adams team fighting each other to get out of last place
https://media.giphy.com/media/6HFUDKwlWcAbC/giphy.gif
.....and first inning Latos gives up a home run to the 2nd batter. :sick:
Carrasco pulls up lame covering first. :sick:
Carrasco pulls up lame covering first. :sick:
Yeah. They say it looks serious too.
On another note...
https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/724339271029633025
rauldc14
04-25-16, 11:18 AM
Really like where my team is headed. Edwin and Goldy will be quite the offensive combo and Castro seems like a catch at catcher.
For the pitching, I trust Zimmerman and Keuchel to be aces. Keuchel has had a rough start to the year but I'm not worried.
And once Blackmon is back I think he will be great!
The Rauldinator has spoken!
The Rauldinator has spoken!
:yup: :up:
On an aside, Rougned Odor is available on waivers. Why? Cause his OBP doesnt exist, he dont walk - ever. Ill deal with that with Wilson Ramos cause theres no other Catching alternative available, but I can grab 5 2Bs right now that wont hurt me in any category.
Same with Beltran. He couldnt get that OBP over .300 and why wait? Grichuks heating up now, as is Chris Carter so Ill ride those waves for awhile.
Dropping Dyson for Coco Crisp? TONGO got a feeling :yup: Now that Dysons finally getting full time play, he's stopped trying to steal as much :facepalm: I think Crisp is starting to surge and wont slow anytime soon. If he produces against Zimmerman tonight, well that would be a very good sign. I remember when he was just killing it for Mikes Clockwork one season, and then he got hurt. Well hes healthy now.
https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/724689246628487168
Nevermind about Crisp, I just got Billy Hamilton.
Edit in - Nevermind about either of them, Im dead last in .Avg :eek:
Miguel Cabrera
4/4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBI
Chris Archer
6.2 ip 10 Ks 0.00 ERA 0.75 Whip with a QS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VlGyMG0ksg
Oh Albert too! 2 HRS from Pujols!
Yeah now my core is finally cooking. :) :) :)
Banknotes Harper
04-26-16, 02:57 PM
Wasn't Rougned in your core that you outlined a week ago?
Wasn't Rougned in your core that you outlined a week ago?
Hes good, but I want players that wont hurt me in a category, and he traditionally carries a low OBP. Id rather roll with Forsythe who bats top of the order, hits better, and does everything Rougned can except maybe steal bases.
BJ Upton, Grichuk, or Chris Carter start slipping, then BAM! to the curb they'll go too :yup:
Tongo, you need to stay on your meds. :)
Tongo, you need to stay on your meds. :)
You all need anyl the help you can get man ;) I have had Avg, OBP, ERA, and Whip problems before. They are brutal to recover from. I ended up cutting Chris Carter and Grichuk already cause I just know theyll struggle in those categories. Im keeping a close eye on BJ Upton. Hes always been hot n cold, maybe after 2 cold seasons he'll have one hot one. Hows that for a sabremetric calculation? :yup:
Heres an interesting bit...
When John Elway was drafted ahead of Tony Gwynn
http://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0203%2Fr50649_1296x518_5%2D2.jpg&w=1006&h=402&scale=crop&location=origin
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/70174/when-john-elway-was-drafted-ahead-of-tony-gwynn
Dave Winfield had a similar thing going. I think I recall him being drafted for three different professional sports. Some of these guys just had the raw talent to succeed at any sport.
The only one I remembered was Bo Jackson. Now that guy was the next Jim Brown until his hip deteriorated. I never followed his baseball playing, heard mostly he was a slugger.
rauldc14
04-29-16, 08:58 AM
That's for testing positive Dee Gordon, I now have no 2B. I'll have to get with HLA to get one...
Danny Ainge was drafted as a pitcher. Don't forget Prime Time. He was never drafted but Tony Gonzalez would have been for basketball.
rauldc14
04-29-16, 12:03 PM
Do I hang onto Dee or just drop him. Decisions decisions.
Guess whose throwing out the first pitch at the Trop tonight?
https://kidzshowz.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/chet-stedman.png
Gary Busey played washed-up pitcher Chet "Rocket" Steadman in the 1993 film Rookie of the Year and has appeared in other sports movies, including Slap Shot 2 and Point Break. He will be on the mound tonight at the Trop to throw out the first pitch, in town for the Sunscreen Film Festival, which includes a 3:15 p.m. Saturday showing at SunDial of his new psychological thriller, CandiLand.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-blue-jays-friday-preview-gary-busey-in-town/2275206
Gary might surprise, and actually make it over home plate. He might just fall down walking onto the field too.
Dee Gordon, sigh. Well there goes the speed & high Avg. Good thing for Rauld 2B is flush with talent this season. Derek Dietrich will take Gordons place, and DD has some legit power and a legit Avg
rauldc14
04-29-16, 12:17 PM
Seems like I always get the short end of the stick.
I snapped a quick picture of my team this morning:
http://cdni.wired.co.uk/620x413/a_c/Boat_1_1.jpg
Banknotes Harper
04-29-16, 12:37 PM
That's for testing positive Dee Gordon, I now have no 2B. I'll have to get with HLA to get one...
I'm not saying that I had anything to do with Dee's positive test, but it's pretty suspicious, I do admit.
Matz vs San Fran
Smyly vs Toronto
:eek: :facepalm:
I hope Jobu not come and take fear from bats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfoXMr_s4xI
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChOSda4UcAA1y8b.jpg:large
:yup: ;)
mikeython1
04-29-16, 07:55 PM
That's for testing positive Dee Gordon, I now have no 2B. I'll have to get with HLA to get one...
I just dropped Anthony Rendon. He stinks right now but should get it together sooner rather than later. He also bats right before Harper so he got that going for him. Now if he could only get on base. ;)
Derek Dietrich is Dee Gordons replacement and hit a home run his first pitch last night. I suggest you slot someone into your 2B slot Rauld
Billy Hamilton went 3/4 yesterday. Figure Ill give him a shot for at least a day or two, same with A-Rod. If A-Rod gets into his groove then him and Albert can make a nice duo for my UT slots. Being Im last in RBIs it would help, but BHam & A-Rod have to hit as Im last in Avg & OBP too :sick:
Frightened Inmate No. 2
05-02-16, 01:32 AM
don't like the way my team's started the season, although it is a lot of fun having arrieta and harper.
also, up until chapman's yankees played in the evening, every mlb team with a member of tongo's pitching staff lost their game today and scored exactly one run. granted, they're mostly rays, but that's still quite remarkable.
I wish I didn't have David Price so I could buy low on him from someone else.
2
more
days....
http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/928e4e96e4f4117cab81ac215ca55fc9a977be1e/c=424-0-4027-2709&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2016/02/26/USATODAY/USATODAY/635920989749544392-USATSI-9132430.jpg
rauldc14
05-03-16, 11:03 AM
I wish I didn't have David Price so I could buy low on him from someone else.
Like me with Keuchel. Keuchel has been bad actually this season, not just average.
Adamantium18
05-03-16, 04:59 PM
I snapped a quick picture of my team this morning:
What's that I can't hear you all the way here at the bottom?:yawn:
Banknotes Harper
05-03-16, 06:27 PM
I wish I didn't have David Price so I could buy low on him from someone else.
I'll give you Pedro Strop for him. Would that be the same thing?
Ah, I thought Chapman was coming back the 5th, its the 9th. Sigh!
Two awful days in a row. Ill probably be last place again tomorrow.
Yep. Last place again. I benched Odorizzi & Archer when they looked to be on a downward spiral, and vs Toronto. Of course they both killed-it those starts and were on my pine. So those #'s couldnt help me, and streaming that kid from Atlanta, whoa, that was not smart.
So BHam jammed his thumb, and A-Rod hurt his hammy. Going with Alcides Escobar & Marcell Ozuna, goooooooo team! :|
You benched the two best pitchers on the best pitching staff in baseball history? :D
But seriously: I would literally never bench Chris Archer, I wouldn't think a good starter is on a downward spiral based on one or two starts, and both Odorizzi and Archer had good/decent starts immediately preceding those games, anyway.
That, and I still don't think it's possible to 'play the hot hand' with any regularity. It's not clear if "heating up" is even a thing at all, let alone one that can be spotted consistently.
Banknotes Harper
05-04-16, 02:19 PM
Apparently more banned substance suspensions are forthcoming, but no "big names," per TJ Quinn at ESPN.
https://twitter.com/OTLonESPN/status/727883695152050180
Other than that first inning and a half of the season, Steven Matz has been a monster. Think hes 6 innings into a one hitter right now with 8 Ks :up:
Banknotes Harper
05-04-16, 03:50 PM
Other than that first inning and a half of the season, Steven Matz has been a monster. Think hes 6 innings into a one hitter right now with 8 Ks :up:
That just might an early warning sign of a downward spiral; I consider sitting him in his next start :D
Oh Ill be starting them all everytime now. That just killed me when they were dissecting them on my bench. I was really surprised how well Odorizzi bounced back vs Toronto
I keep starting Harvey, even though he hasn't been playing well as of yet. Still kind of chilly up here in the NE, so I am hoping he will warm up with the weather.
Tough luck for Tim:
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/728595590154694656
I was literally just talking to him about a possible trade for Richards two days ago. HEY MARK LET'S TALK ABOUT TREVOR STORY.
Banknotes Harper
05-06-16, 01:13 PM
Sighhhhhhh
They scratched him from his start a few days ago because he was dehydrated. Here, he wasn't thirsty, had a torn muscle in his arm. Sighhhh
Anyway, I now see no reason why the Angels shouldn't try to trade Mike Trout.
rauldc14
05-06-16, 01:31 PM
Alright Tongo, I have never seen someone have 9 pitchers from the same team on their fantasy roster :)
Rays pitchers are that good. In all honesty guys if I dropped any to waivers yall would snatch them up, even Moore. ;)
rauldc14
05-06-16, 01:49 PM
8th in team ERA. So I guess I can't laugh too hard. I still am though.
Banknotes Harper
05-06-16, 02:31 PM
Rays pitchers are that good. In all honesty guys if I dropped any to waivers yall would snatch them up, even Moore. ;)
So good that you benched Archer and Odorizzi the other day :D
They scratched him from his start a few days ago because he was dehydrated. Here, he wasn't thirsty, had a torn muscle in his arm.
That's not that weird. The other day I thought I'd twisted my ankle and it turned out I had Dengue fever.
Unrelated: I get a fun little kick out of seeing TONGO's picked up a hitter, silently predicting to myself that they probably homered in the last game or two, and then finding out I'm right.
Jason Werth has been finally turning it on, if he keeps it up he'll be a bonafide waiver gem. Early bird catches the worm mister :yup:
They also dig up a whole lot of dirt.
I almost jumped on Werth the other night. Even when he sucks his OBP is pretty good. I have burnt by him twice since he signed the enormous contract. I promised myslef not again. Only OTHER mediocre players for this cellar dweller.
Like Colby Rasmus? He looks great on my bench right now.
Sigh! Cmon Werth give me a dinger and theyll never give me grief again ;)
Banknotes Harper
05-06-16, 05:09 PM
Rays pitchers are that good. In all honesty guys if I dropped any to waivers yall would snatch them up, even Moore. ;)
True. If you cut Blake Snell, I'd get a whiplash putting in a waiver claim for him :D
True. If you cut Blake Snell, I'd get a whiplash putting in a waiver claim for him :D
Not now, but if he was called up you would ;)
Jason Werth gets a hit, a run, and two RBIs....
...Get it Kitty get it!! Get it Kity Get it!!
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Banknotes Harper
05-06-16, 06:12 PM
Hector Rondon got a rare save today. He now has 5 saves and the Cubs have won 22 games (23%). Meanwhile, Kenley has saved 10 of the 14 Dodger wins (71%).
Im not wanting anyone, but was curious if we can shave a day off the wait time for a player thats on waivers? Would we have to wait till next season, or if everyones for it we could do it this one?
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