2014 HBT Fantasy Baseball League

[bosoxdave]

Yes, i understand the math but by your logic, an MLB team cound play every position every day either. There are 77 total batters available for a week And i think it sucks when you cant use them all.

I get it and like I said, I don't particularly care either way.

Major League teams rarely play all 7 days in a week, though. Your team doesn't naturally avoid this problem because you have used all of your bench spots on position players. Either way, I tried to check but didn't care enough to do the research necessary...did you have more than 75 points from your batters on Sunday? Would have needed that to beat me...hard to do most days.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

I get it and like I said, I don't particularly care either way.



Major League teams rarely play all 7 days in a week, though. Your team doesn't naturally avoid this problem because you have used all of your bench spots on position players. Either way, I tried to check but didn't care enough to do the research necessary...did you have more than 75 points from your batters on Sunday? Would have needed that to beat me...hard to do most days.

Didnt research either. I just know we were in a dead heat up until sun. Sunday, all my batters sat, so you had a guaranteed win. I actually think i was winning by a few points after saturday.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

This is the last thing i'm going to say about this, i promise. I have given this a lot of thought since the max was increased. As much as i have complained about it, i dont think its fair to make a switch that everyone is not on board with. That being said, i dont know what everyone's opinion is, but would like to know. There has been a few of us that have discussed it, but certainly not the majority of us. If we added a position since last year (and i cant remember) then i feel we should have increased the max. However, if we did not add a spot and i am just managing my team poorly, then that should be on me. So, for the last time beating this dead horse, is everyone OK with the increased max?

 

[bosoxdave]

I really don't care either way. It has little to no effect on my team. I don't like winning because someone else got screwed though.

Dave

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Nor do i because we changed the rules in the middle of the game.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

So it's mid-way through the season and it's been pretty quiet in here. How does everyone feel about their season? Any big changes coming or are you happy with your team? Good luck in the second half!

 

[nickfern]

So it's mid-way through the season and it's been pretty quiet in here. How does everyone feel about their season? Any big changes coming or are you happy with your team? Good luck in the second half!

Feeling mediocre at the moment. Lost a few weeks by a small difference.

I'd like to think I've done well so far with the team I inherited.

 

[JohnnyO]

Feeling mediocre at the moment. Lost a few weeks by a small difference.

I'd like to think I've done well so far with the team I inherited.

I think we all get a little ho-hum at this point in the season.

Just remember that our playoffs start the second week of September. Try to get rid of your mediocrity by then, will ya?

 

[bosoxdave]

What an exciting trade deadline! I guess I should just change my team name to the Tigers since I have Scherzer, Anibel and Price...

My Sox made some interesting moves, I like them on face value, but a lot needs to be figured out still.

Dave

 

[JohnnyO]

What an exciting trade deadline! I guess I should just change my team name to the Tigers since I have Scherzer, Anibel and Price...

My Sox made some interesting moves, I like them on face value, but a lot needs to be figured out still.

Dave

What was the overall strategy for the sox? I haven't had the time to take a closer look. I think that Cespedes is going to be awesome to watch at Fenway, but giving up Lester and Lackey? Who's going to pitch? Pedroia from second?

 

[bosoxdave]

What was the overall strategy for the sox? I haven't had the time to take a closer look. I think that Cespedes is going to be awesome to watch at Fenway, but giving up Lester and Lackey? Who's going to pitch? Pedroia from second?

Ha! Maybe!

That is why I am not 100% in on this. The strategy is that we are not going to compete this year and we wanted more for Lester than what we can pick with a compensatory pick. As for Lackey, I like that deal...he is 35 going on old and I don't think he can keep up this pace for much longer. Also, he was not going to play for the minimum contract next season so we were going to need to add at least 1 year.

All in all, our offense just got a lot more potent and I think the Sox will be very aggressive on the free agent market in the off season for top pitchers, including Lester.

I don't understand the plan for the rest of the season. Between DH, 1B and outfield we now have Ortiz, Napoli, Nava, Carp, Bradley Jr, Victorino, Craig, Cespedes and kind of Holt. That is 9 players between 5ish spots. Reducing that down, Nava and Carp are more of bench players...still 7 guys for 5 spots on a daily basis.

Know this...the Sox will be VERY busy before the Rule 5 draft. They have way too many guys they need to protect on the 40 man roster. I think you can expect another massive trade with the Sox acquiring a very big name in the off season, if Stanton is available this winter, the Sox can't and won't lose out on him.

 

[bosoxdave]

Well god damnit! I need to trade Prado...he got traded last second to the Yankees. Takers?

Dave

 

[Darwin18]

I actually like Cespedes going to the Sox, although I HATE the Sox. If the Sox can get Cespedes to sign on to a multi-year contract it would definitely pay off. The dude has power.

 

[jump_xiii]

Hey guys,
I'm realising more and more that I just don't find the time to get on and keep up with my team. If you know anyone that wants to join the league next year and would like to take over my team for the next clue of months to try to get it in the shape they want, then I'd be happy to hand over the reigns. If not, then I'll do my best and I'll try harder next season.
I've just got a few other priorities I need to take care of at the moment. I'm impressed that I don't have the worst record, though!
Al


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[WildGingerBrewing]

Hate that you need to give up the team, but I do understand. This has been one of the busiest years (summers) of my life. IIRC, there are couple of guys that posted in here asking for a team if someone leaves. So, if you really can't finish the year, you could probably give it to one of them.

 

[JohnnyO]

Hey Al, sorry to hear that you're not up to keeping with the team. I completely understand. I'll check in with the guys who had expressed interest to see if they want to take on your team. If we don't have someone interested, I'd appreciate it if you could keep on with your team through the season, and I'll find a new owner for next year.

Again, thanks for being part of the league. It's been fun having you on board.

 

[nachodad]

Been following this thread. If the team does open up I'm still interested. Tried sending a pm to JohnnyO but inbox is full.


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[JohnnyO]

Been following this thread. If the team does open up I'm still interested. Tried sending a pm to JohnnyO but inbox is full.


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haha, I tried sending you a message as well, but I coudn't because I let my membership lapse.

Email me your name, email and team name to johnjorourke at gmail dot com.

 

[jump_xiii]

Hey JohnnyO,
It's just one more thing that I feel guilty about for not having the time to do.
Let me know if I need to do anything to enable the team to be taken over, or if you can just assign it to someone else.
Good luck to whoever takes it on, likely a hard job to get anywhere this season (insert jokes here about my beloved Red Sox), but, much like those darn Sox and the trade deadline, there's time now to prepare for next year.
Cheers all,
Al

PS. If no one is taking it over I will try my best to check in regularly of course.


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[jump_xiii]

Oh, yeah, and thanks to all you guys for being welcoming and letting this guy who knows basically nothing about fantasy baseball and lives over in the UK join your league.
It was fun, and I really did learn a lot. I even have 4 Ws! Amazing. I think I had 1 my first season!


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[WildGingerBrewing]

Sorry to see you go. Good luck in all that you do!

 

[JohnnyO]

Welcome to the league, Nachodad. His team is the Chico Gigantes, formerly Malone's Mustangs.

 

[JohnnyO]

Oh, yeah, and thanks to all you guys for being welcoming and letting this guy who knows basically nothing about fantasy baseball and lives over in the UK join your league.
It was fun, and I really did learn a lot. I even have 4 Ws! Amazing. I think I had 1 my first season!


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Al, it was great having you in the league. You certainly did a good job considering it was your first time doing so from a foreign country with a wicked time difference.

Best of luck to you!

 

[jump_xiii]

Once again, thanks to all.

Good luck Nachodad and the Chico Gigantes! I'm rooting for you!

Thanks JohnnyO And WildGinger for the kind words. I'll be on the forum from time to time, so I'll check the thread, and maybe in a season or 2 a spot will open up and you'll have me back...


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[nachodad]

Thanks for letting me in. I'll try to take good care of the team jump.


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[jump_xiii]

Thanks for letting me in. I'll try to take good care of the team jump.


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Rock on man!



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[Almfamily]

Ha! I go on my yearly fishing trip and miss seeing the team change.

Good luck Nachodad - and keep me on the list for next year!

 

[Guidry]

But did you catch any fish???


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[bosoxdave]

Johnny,

What are your thoughts on Othon? I know he is an original, but at this point he hasn't touched his team in months?

I would say giving someone control over it, if you are inclined to do so, would be better before the season ends so they can fine tune it for next year.

Also, welcome Nacho!

Dave

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Welcome Nacho.

Hate to see another team go, but there are people that are willing and ready.

And dammit, Johnny! Did you put your team on roids yesterday? You kicked my ass. I'm not sure I can recover from it.