Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball 2008
02/15/2008 7:04 am
League ID: 80784
password: nutcan
Live Draft: Sun Mar 9 9:00pm EDT (subject to change if people request)
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 02/15/2008 @ 07:53:23 AM |
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Sunday at 8 Central then. Hmm... I'll have to be there then, unlike last year, and unlike football. |
PackOne - There's music to play. Places to go. People to see. 02/15/2008 @ 10:16:59 AM |
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I'm in I think. I usually suck at MLB fantasy, but that makes up for the rest of the things I'm great at. |
Sarah - How do you use these things? 02/15/2008 @ 07:30:44 PM |
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Someone other than me created a league? I'm appalled. |
Micah - 584 Posts 02/15/2008 @ 10:49:27 PM |
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Is Sarah going to get all the good players like in Football? |
Sarah - How do you use these things? 02/16/2008 @ 05:06:33 AM |
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That was a fluke... don't you usually have the team that Jon fawns over? Oooooh Micah! |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 02/16/2008 @ 09:28:23 AM |
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That's funny. |
Carlos44ec - ...and Bob's your Uncle! 02/18/2008 @ 08:56:19 AM |
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I just realized this- I'll be in Vegas for work. It kinda sucks, but then again, Vegas! Although I could just pre-rank and allow it to auto pick my losers... just like always. |
Micah - 584 Posts 02/18/2008 @ 10:43:24 AM |
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yeah maybe you could pre-rank it to select the Bears defense in the 3rd round like football |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 02/18/2008 @ 10:52:42 AM |
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What would be the baseball equivalent of his ranking the players to take Bubba Franks with his number one overall pick? Nick Punto @ slot #8? |
Scott - On your mark...get set...Terrible! 02/26/2008 @ 05:19:59 PM |
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Reminder for people to sign up for this. Interesting, (although they probably are deserving), but Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder are rated rather high in Yahoo's default rankings. |
Carlos44ec - "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." 02/26/2008 @ 06:23:20 PM |
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Didn't Fielder make news lately about a strange diet? I know the guy is large, but will it really make him more effective if he is more compact? Perhaps... |
PackOne - That hypocrite smokes two packs a day. 02/26/2008 @ 07:13:07 PM |
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Carlos44ec Wrote - 02/26/2008 @ 06:23:20 PM Didn't Fielder make news lately about a strange diet? I know the guy is large, but will it really make him more effective if he is more compact? Perhaps... He went totally vegetarian. |
Alex - 3619 Posts 02/26/2008 @ 09:07:41 PM |
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PackOne Wrote - 02/26/2008 @ 07:13:07 PM Carlos44ec Wrote - 02/26/2008 @ 06:23:20 PM He went totally vegetarian.Didn't Fielder make news lately about a strange diet? I know the guy is large, but will it really make him more effective if he is more compact? Perhaps... He heard biofuels are all the rage. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 02:46:09 PM |
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I vote for later draft...I guess as late as possible...although not if its between March 21-26, as I will be in Florida. And since I will be there watching spring training, I feel that is a justifiable excuse for fantasy baseball, unlike Carl's lame Vegas excuse. |
Carlos44ec - "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." 03/05/2008 @ 02:49:59 PM |
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I fly to vegas at 3 central, then have a pre- tradeshow conference, then the show. It's at the Mandalay Bay conv. center. Don't worry, I'll have one of the monkeys from the other thread do my rankings. No follow-up jokes needed, thanks. |
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Carlos44ec edited this at 03/05/2008 2:50:29 pm |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 03:25:05 PM |
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You would stay at Mandelay Bay |
PackOne - Push the little daisy's and make em come up. 03/05/2008 @ 03:25:40 PM |
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I'll second the later draft, but do have it marked as this Sunday. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 03:26:46 PM |
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No, I'd stay at the Tropicana. Mandelay Bay is where Marty stays. |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 03:54:33 PM |
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I know Sarah would prefer an earlier draft, hour wise. Of course it still needs to fit in her small window. 7-8 pm is probably pretty good. | ||
Jeremy messed with this at 03/05/2008 3:55:25 pm |
Scott - Get Up! Get outta here! Gone! 03/05/2008 @ 05:30:45 PM |
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I will change the draft time to Sunday March 16th and 9:00 Eastern time (that's 8:00 for you Central time suckers). Well, I'm attempting to change it. It might be too late to change the draft date. I'll keep everyone posted. |
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Scott screwed with this at 03/05/2008 5:33:42 pm |
Sarah - 4671 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 07:32:11 PM |
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They day before corporations are due? ..... I'll probably make the first half hour. I vote for a 7:00 CST start. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/05/2008 @ 07:53:27 PM |
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Yeah Scott, how could you not know that corporations are due the next day....just insensitive. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/06/2008 @ 07:33:54 AM |
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were I a dueling man, I'd challenge you to... a duel |
Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 03/06/2008 @ 09:45:04 AM |
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as of now, it's still on for this Sunday, I'm trying to reschedule it, but Yahoo is giving me guff. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 03/06/2008 @ 05:47:32 PM |
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The Pack One organization is ready either way. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/06/2008 @ 08:00:28 PM |
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Where is everyone? Didn't we have 12 teams last year....if there are only 8 these are going to be some stacked teams |
Carlos44ec - Tag This 03/08/2008 @ 10:04:16 PM |
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I'm holding out. Just got back from drill, take off for Vegas tomorrow. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/08/2008 @ 11:15:53 PM |
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just sign up....8 teams is lame. Any word on changing the draft time? |
Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 03/09/2008 @ 08:14:19 AM |
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New Draft Time!!! Sunday, March 16, at 6:45 pm eastern time. I tried to make it a little later, but apparently there are no openings this late in the process. Plus, this will give Sarah enough time to finish the draft before she has to do the taxes for Menards. |
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Scott messed with this at 03/09/2008 8:16:23 am |
Scott - You're going to have to call your hardware guy. It's not a software issue. 03/09/2008 @ 08:18:51 AM |
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SIGN UP PEOPLE. WE ONLY HAVE 8 TEAMS. 10 would be an ideal minimum. Don't make may name the yahoo usernames of those who haven't signed up yet, because I have a list; Jfantastic, I'm looking in your direction. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 10:11:11 AM |
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Carl can sign up now, and hopefully pay attention to his team for more than 3 weeks |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 10:17:46 AM |
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If I could have my team from 3 years ago, my offense would be stellar (except for C): C: AJ Pierzynski 1B: Adam Dunn 2B: Marcus Giles 3B: David Wright SS: Michael Young OF: Carl Crawford OF: Bobby Abreu OF: Grady Sizemore UTIL: Barry Bonds Pitching wouldnt be so hot though |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 11:34:59 AM |
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I signed up, are you happy? Gosh. I can almost guarantee I won't be there, but I won't cry if I get a bad team. It's just the way it is. |
Sarah - 4671 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 12:56:47 PM |
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I'm happy about the new time, kudos. Jon's not going to sign up, he never does. It takes away from the intensity of a 162 game season. |
Scott - 6225 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 01:56:15 PM |
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Did Jon really not play last year? I can't remember. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 02:27:41 PM |
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I seem to have made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare. I could have spent a few more minutes setting my pre-draft rankings. Oh well, I will call it a victory if I rank in the top 66% this year (70% last year). |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/09/2008 @ 10:01:25 PM |
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Jon has never done baseball. |
Jon - 3443 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 11:53:14 AM |
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Nutcan variety, that is. Matt actually brought fantasy sports to my knowledge back in like 1993 with some old time, paper-based fantasy baseball. I had the first pick of the draft and drafted Kirby Puckett. True story. But I haven't done fantasy baseball since the 90s maybe. It actually would probably add to the intensity Sarah, and I don't have that kind of energy. Plus, I don't like the mixed loyalties that fantasy sports brings out in me. I enjoy the baseball season the way it is; I can cheer for the Twins and loosely wish the Cubs and Brewers well and that's it. I don't want to stress out about Adam Dunn's OPS and its affect on my internet ranking. If I remember correctly, last year you guys opened it up to strangers to fill in extra slots in the league. So, that might solve this problem. |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 12:12:16 PM |
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Yeah, I actually abridged that comment with "Edit: At least not Nutcan/Page 3 FBB." I don't know where that went. |
Scott - 6225 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 12:45:33 PM |
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Jon, you are clearly putting your own interests ahead of those of the NutCan family. Selfish. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 12:46:54 PM |
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Scott Wrote - 03/10/2008 @ 12:45:33 PM Jon, you are clearly putting your own interests ahead of those of the NutCan family. Selfish. Sounds alot like the creators of this site. |
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PackOne edited this at 03/10/2008 12:47:13 pm |
Alex - 3619 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 01:16:59 PM |
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Jon Wrote - 03/10/2008 @ 11:53:14 AM I can cheer for the Twins and loosely wish the Cubs and Brewers well and that's it. I'm going to have disallow that kind of behavior. That's like loosely wishing the Greeks and Persians well, or the Allies and the Axis, or the Vikings and the Packers. You need to pick one or the other or widen your range to say the NL Central in general. |
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Alex edited this at 03/10/2008 1:17:13 pm |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/10/2008 @ 01:23:53 PM |
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I'm going to have to call you stupid. It would be perfectly reasonable for like a Dolphins fan to say they preferred that the Vikings and Packers do well. The fact that those two teams happen to be rivals have no bearing on anything. | ||
Jeremy edited this 2 times, last at 03/10/2008 1:24:51 pm |
Jon - many posts 03/10/2008 @ 02:36:18 PM |
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Alex Wrote - 03/10/2008 @ 01:16:59 PM Jon Wrote - 03/10/2008 @ 11:53:14 AM I'm going to have disallow that kind of behavior. That's like loosely wishing the Greeks and Persians well, or the Allies and the Axis, or the Vikings and the Packers. You need to pick one or the other or widen your range to say the NL Central in general. I can cheer for the Twins and loosely wish the Cubs and Brewers well and that's it. I knew someone would call me on that. The fact is, when I started liking the Cubs they weren't even in the same league as the Brewers. I actually have a harder time choosing between the two these days, but historically the Cubs have been my second favorite team behind the Twins, so it comes fairly naturally to cheer for them even though I probably watch the Brewers more and follow what's going on with them more since the games and info are more accessible. Anyway, I like both teams. |
Carlos44ec - A Vote for me is a Vote against Terrorism! ...or atleast just wasted. 03/10/2008 @ 06:25:57 PM |
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I agree. I like the Twins, but wish the Brewers well. I can't stand the cubs though. |
Alex - Refactor Mercilessly 03/10/2008 @ 08:53:53 PM |
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I'm going to cry myself to sleep tonight |
craig - 22041 Posts 03/11/2008 @ 07:14:46 PM |
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Scott Wrote - 03/09/2008 @ 08:18:51 AM SIGN UP PEOPLE. WE ONLY HAVE 8 TEAMS. 10 would be an ideal minimum. Don't make may name the yahoo usernames of those who haven't signed up yet, because I have a list; Jfantastic, I'm looking in your direction. I've sent emails to some people from my other league last year... apparently everyone's to lazy to do one this year, or even sign up for this one. I'll bother them again. |
Carlos44ec - ...and Bob's your Uncle! 03/12/2008 @ 03:58:04 AM |
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can I do one bad team and one really bad team? |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/12/2008 @ 09:57:34 AM |
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4 am? Couldn't sleep? |
Matt - 3941 Posts 03/12/2008 @ 11:04:35 AM |
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I do all my best posting at 4 am. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/12/2008 @ 11:05:50 AM |
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it was 2am in Vegas. I went to see some sights and stayed out later than anticipated. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/12/2008 @ 08:57:58 PM |
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what kind of "sights" were you seeing at 2am in Vegas.... sticking on that theme...my governor's had more hookers than all other nutcan governor's combined |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 03/12/2008 @ 10:46:08 PM |
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Well, you don't know that. Maybe ours are just better at hiding their crimes than the guy who made a living prosecuting people for them. |
Carlos44ec - ...and Bob's your Uncle! 03/14/2008 @ 07:47:18 AM |
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I had seen Mystere earlier in the evening, and on the 2.something miles back to my hotel I stopped and checked out a few other hotel/casinos. It was really a pretty good time. |
Sarah - 4671 Posts 03/16/2008 @ 12:37:23 PM |
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Scott- have you been going to any of the spring training games? Seems like you could go to any team's games, since most of them are in Florida- except the Brewers. |
PackOne - "That's what I call gettin a piece of Pi" 03/16/2008 @ 01:54:38 PM |
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1. The Draft is still tonight? 2. Will there be any mysterious internet outages like in the Football Draft. |
Micah - 584 Posts 03/16/2008 @ 02:44:12 PM |
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Yeah or will Yahoo delete all of our teams like football....that was sweet. Funny how the "commissioner" then ended up with the all-star team after they "put the teams back together." She probably video taped the draft, too. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/16/2008 @ 04:02:48 PM |
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"taped"? you sir are living in the mid/early 00's |
Matt - Nutcan.com's MBL 03/16/2008 @ 07:12:52 PM |
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I win the draft again!!!! |
Jeremy - No one's gay for Moleman 03/16/2008 @ 07:16:21 PM |
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I think I would have won by picking Gomez with that last pick. I told Sarah I was looking for him but he must not be listed yet, she found him under listed after the G's, didn't tell me she saw him, and stole my pick. Some wife I have. | ||
Jeremy edited this 2 times, last at 03/16/2008 7:16:49 pm |
Sarah - So's your face 03/16/2008 @ 07:17:30 PM |
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Why would I help someone I'm playing against with the draft? Besides I wanted him. Fair's fair Turk. |
Matt - Ombudsman 03/16/2008 @ 07:31:39 PM |
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Except for steals, he probably won't even be that good (fantasy-wise at least). |
Sarah - 4671 Posts 03/16/2008 @ 07:58:15 PM |
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he will be the best. have u seen him the last 2 games. A-Maz-Ing. |
Micah - I'm flippin' burgers / you at Kinko's straight flippin' copies 03/16/2008 @ 08:35:04 PM |
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his OBP will suck but he'll have tons of steals |
Sarah - How do you use these things? 03/17/2008 @ 06:05:36 AM |
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Whatever, he bunts, hits homeruns, steals, runs into walls, has an amazing arm, and is just awesome-o overall. |
Scott - 6225 Posts 03/17/2008 @ 06:15:19 PM |
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I don't see what's so amazing about that. |
PackOne - Make my own decisions. That's my perogative. 03/26/2008 @ 10:37:57 AM |
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I don't get the scoring system. Why would I lose points. I didn't even play anyone in the Japan games. WTF. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 03/26/2008 @ 10:50:20 AM |
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because it is set up so that the Commish wins, no contest. |
Carlos44ec - "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." 03/26/2008 @ 10:52:44 AM |
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The majority of us are -9 points. I guess that shows us for not having players play in Japan! |
Jeremy - As Seen On The Internet 03/26/2008 @ 11:08:17 AM |
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All scoring is relative to the other teams/players/what-ever-you-would-call-us. For each of the stats our teams are ranked 1-10 and then given 10-1 points. (Unless people are tied, but think of it that way for simplicity sake.) So if one day you have 5 total homeruns and I have 4, then the next day you still have 5 and I have 6 you lose a point and I gain one. There are only so many points to be had, the players on your team determine how big a peice of the pie you get. Any points you get come at the expense of the rest of us and vise versa. Points will swing dramatically early on and settle down later in the year. More detailedly: There are 55 points per category which are divvied up according to your place in that stat. There are 550 total points. The most any one of us can score is 100, which would mean you were in solo first place a top every single scoring stat. The least you can score is 10. It's a season long thing. Day-to-day scoring only serves as a progress report, of sorts. |
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Jeremy messed with this 3 times, last at 03/26/2008 11:32:03 am |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 03/26/2008 @ 12:38:04 PM |
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Gotcha. |
Carlos44ec - Knuckle Sammich 03/26/2008 @ 01:47:03 PM |
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I still hate you though. gosh. |
Matt - Washington Bureau Chief 03/26/2008 @ 02:37:19 PM |
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Rich Harden = SOD |
PackOne - Non-Creator 03/26/2008 @ 02:55:48 PM |
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It very well may. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/02/2008 @ 05:15:55 PM |
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Clarification. How many pitchers actually get stats each day ... Is it SP SP RP RP or Is it SP SP RP RP P P P ? |
Jeremy - 1.21 Gigawatts!?!? 04/02/2008 @ 06:01:08 PM |
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I don't remember the numbers, but if the gist of your question is "Do the 'P' Pitchers count?" the answer is yes. You can start starting or relief pitchers there. Anyone who's not "BN" is playing and starters with a "^" are expected to start that day. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/02/2008 @ 10:01:15 PM |
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I'm just trying to figure out Matt's strategy, It's odd. |
Jeremy - Broadcast in stunning 1080i 04/02/2008 @ 11:35:37 PM |
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What's odd about it? |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/02/2008 @ 11:46:24 PM |
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I can't figure out if he is trying to build a consistent three plus pitcher every day team, or just likes obscure pitchers. |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 04/03/2008 @ 09:01:45 AM |
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There's a maximum amount of innings you can have for the year, so I doubt it's the former. As for the latter, I'm sure he would pick up Johan Santana, if he were available. Gotta work with what's still out there. |
Carlos44ec - Tater Salad? 04/03/2008 @ 09:03:11 AM |
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There isn't squat out there until some of these people (talking to you, Morneau) get their heads outta their rears. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 04/04/2008 @ 07:45:17 AM |
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Uh, this is strange, I've never seen the Micahman sitting at the bottom of a fantasy sports Leage... |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/04/2008 @ 10:05:27 AM |
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I still have no idea what's going on. I need to look up more strategy. I just assumed it was cumulative points initially. |
PackOne - Well use me, use me, 'caus you ain't that average groupie. 04/04/2008 @ 04:11:06 PM |
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*&^%*&%$#@$ Bill Hall. |
Alex - 3619 Posts 04/10/2008 @ 12:52:57 PM |
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I just traded (and by traded I mean free agent swapped) my 19th round pick for someone's 9th round pick in the 2nd week of the season, and if anything it was my guy who has health concerns. Hooray! |
PackOne - Well use me, use me, 'caus you ain't that average groupie. 04/10/2008 @ 04:59:58 PM |
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If your talking about Street, you can have him. |
PackOne - You analyze me. Tend to despise me. You laugh when I stumble and fall. 04/10/2008 @ 05:30:04 PM |
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I think Hibbleton has it locked up already. Nice Harang pick. |
Matt - 3941 Posts 04/10/2008 @ 05:39:05 PM |
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I don't have Harang. |
PackOne - Well use me, use me, 'caus you ain't that average groupie. 04/10/2008 @ 05:41:47 PM |
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Hmm I could have sworn you said SOD. |
PackOne - Sit down your rockin' the boat. 04/10/2008 @ 05:42:16 PM |
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Harden ... nevermind. |
Alex - You've got to trust your instinct, and let go of regret 04/10/2008 @ 06:35:53 PM |
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I am. And I will. Who doesn't want a closer with a career 2.73 ERA and 1.04 WHIP? Well, I guess you and everyone else who apparently didn't put in a waiver request since I think I was 7th priority. |
Jeremy - 9543 Posts 04/10/2008 @ 10:39:11 PM |
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I would have put one in, but I didn't see him and I'm below you anyway. |
PackOne - Make my own decisions. That's my perogative. 04/10/2008 @ 10:50:42 PM |
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Alex Wrote - 04/10/2008 @ 06:35:53 PM I am. And I will. Who doesn't want a closer with a career 2.73 ERA and 1.04 WHIP? Well, I guess you and everyone else who apparently didn't put in a waiver request since I think I was 7th priority. Used goods. |
Jeremy - No one's gay for Moleman 04/10/2008 @ 10:58:09 PM |
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Besides, he'll be injured in a week anyway. |
Micah - 584 Posts 04/11/2008 @ 09:48:16 AM |
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I was interested but not for the #1 waiver priority. Jeremy's going to drop the future MVP at some point and I want to still have my #1 available. |
PackOne - First I limp to the side like my leg was broken. 04/14/2008 @ 12:09:49 PM |
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Hey let's drop P Konerko on the same day he hits a grand slam. Brilliant. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 04/14/2008 @ 12:25:26 PM |
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You did that? wow, I coulda told ya... wait, no I couldn't. I'm not too good at this, but I probably wouldn't have dropped him. Can I have him? |
Matt - 3941 Posts 04/14/2008 @ 12:50:52 PM |
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A question for Carl: What were your reasons for making the trade with Micah? Unless I'm missing something, it seems to me that Micah got the better end of the deal by far. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 04/14/2008 @ 02:53:46 PM |
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That's a good question, and I can tell you what I told Micah- I don't really have a lot of time to research this, but since it's Micah offering me a trade (and I trust him to make it worth my while) I was agreeing to it. That and I was obscenely tired, I probably would have agreed to it anyway HAD I researched it and found out it was not in my favor. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/16/2008 @ 04:29:03 PM |
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I think I am doomed. I will draft much differently in the future. |
Carlos44ec - "Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else." 04/17/2008 @ 07:55:29 AM |
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Matt Wrote - 04/14/2008 @ 12:50:52 PM A question for Carl: What were your reasons for making the trade with Micah? Unless I'm missing something, it seems to me that Micah got the better end of the deal by far. It turned out to be a good move for Carlos- I'm up 15-20 points and three places in the standings since this trade. Never doubt... "Keep on Believing" |
Micah - We can do this easy, or we can do it real easy 04/17/2008 @ 02:21:30 PM |
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I will defend my own trade request here. I didn't then and still do not think that this trade was unbalanced in any way. I was looking for a little more offense and Carl clearly has a starting pitching deficiency, having only 3 starters at that point, only one of whom was performing. I acquired an increase in offense (and actually will take a big decrease in RBI's) and Carl acquired an increase in pitching. If Carl had counter-offered for any other pitcher besides Harang I most likely would have accepted, although I would have thought for a while about Vazquez. I think this touches a broader issue in our leagues that trades have to be deemed fair based on draft-day status early in the season, and by exact production later in the season, and I think it is why there is a lack of trading overall in nutcan leagues, baseball or football. Yes I traded a 1st, 5th, and 13th round pick for a 1st, 2nd and 14th round (albeit a 14th rounder who was subsequently dropped). But I wanted hitting (particularily runs scored and stolen bases) and Carl wanted pitching. This is the same type of trade that I made last year, in dealing Hanley Ramirez for Carlos Lee. To any outside observer, I lost big on that trade, as I traded a top 5 player for a top 25 player. But at that point in the season, I already had steals wrapped up, and was down in RBI's. And Chip N Dale (Brent?) had no steals and tons of RBI's. I think that trade is a major part of why we finished 1-2 in last year's league. So that is my reasoning. If it's Rich Hill you have a problem with, I would have given up Bonderman, Lowe or probably Vazquez instead, but Carl was fine with Hill, who I imagine will have a worthwhile stat line at the end of the season. I would love to see more trading in our leagues in the future, as I think its fun and a great way to keep people interested for the whole season. Also, sweet avatar, Carl. (Wu-Tang, not the monkey) |
Carlos44ec - ...and Bob's your Uncle! 04/23/2008 @ 09:12:31 AM |
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Diversify ya bonds.... |
PackOne - Well use me, use me, 'caus you ain't that average groupie. 04/23/2008 @ 10:38:26 PM |
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What's this trade block thingie I see. And how do I use it. Turnbow rules. |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 04/29/2008 @ 09:52:31 PM |
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Yep, insert Cameron now. |
PackOne - Push the little daisy's and make em come up. 06/08/2008 @ 05:36:05 PM |
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Dinoscores, Please make realistic trade offers. Thanks, PackOne's fantasy team |
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