Fantasy Baseball 2010

[jds]

Dodgers fixed U.Jimenizs' wagon yesterday!

Dunno if I'd call giving up one earned run in seven innings "Fixing his wagon", but it was enough to lose him the game. The guy's still money in my book, though.

you think he's gonna keep it up all season? I was reading this weekend about how he used to be on a 110 count, now he's throwing over, even got to 128 in april. also, if he DOES keep up the pace, does that put the idea of PED's into the conversation? Admittedly, i knew very little about Jimeniz until his no-no(I do rem hearing some buzz last year though)

I think he can keep up his low ERA and WHIP. Keeping up the wins will depend on (a) the Rox fixing their offense. and (b) the bullpen.

Last night's game started to show some promise on (a) with Brad Hawpe's bat starting to show up for the game and Giambi (playing at 1st for Helton) getting some hits to improve his basement-level batting average. As usual for the Rox, it comes down to the bullpen. Manny Corpas, who had been pitching well, gave up 4 runs in the 9th to end the game 9 - 5 Phillies.

Yeah, I'm from Denver. The cliffs notes version of this post is: Ubaldo's the real deal. No, you can't have him. Helton's bat is flaccid so far this season, and Tulo's still out, but not on the DL.

 

[JohnnyO]

Wait, Tulo's out? What's up?

 

[MMTG]

Wait, Tulo's out? What's up?

Quadriceps...not a good sign.

 

[jds]

He missed a big chunk of the 2008 season with a bad quad strain. This one's on the other leg. Scuttlebutt says it's not so big a deal, but the rox will probably treat him with kid gloves for a few days.

Need a SS to replace Tulo? I'd consider a trade for Theriot. I'm looking for a good closer for my open RP slot.

 

[MMTG]

Tulo said that he felt a "pop" in the same spot in his Quad(opposite of the one he hurt in the past)

 

[MMTG]

The Dodgers are finally @ .500! I freaking hate Frank "McBroke" and the way he's running my beloved franchise...just needed to vent.

Looks like Brad Lidge is closer to the DL than he is to ever regaining his former glory as a closer....

 

[FreeM80s]

glory as a closer

that is, imo, the hardest thing to do in baseball. there are only like 3 in the HOF I think.
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so, has anyone read this little gem yet: http://bengiemolina.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/05/espns_cheap_shot.html

I am pretty upset with SC right now

 

[MMTG]

that is, imo, the hardest thing to do in baseball. there are only like 3 in the HOF I think.
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so, has anyone read this little gem yet: http://bengiemolina.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/05/espns_cheap_shot.html

I am pretty upset with SC right now

Great article! ESPN(IMO) is a freaking JOKE!!! It's turned into a male "soap opera" network...Nothing but brutal jokes, lame anchors and mass marketing. That's what happens hen you try to cram a days worth of sports into a 30 min sportscenter. They are biased towards "popular" teams and its very stale at best.


On the flip side, I do enjoy the 30 for 30 documentaries that have been very insightful.

 

[FreeM80s]

Great article! ESPN(IMO) is a freaking JOKE!!! It's turned into a male "soap opera" network...Nothing but brutal jokes, lame anchors and mass marketing. That's what happens hen you try to cram a days worth of sports into a 30 min sportscenter. They are biased towards "popular" teams and its very stale at best.

I know, I remember when it was good(dan patrick). Mike and Mike is ok I guess, I love Woody Paige on ATH. My tv stays on ESPN all the time except when adult swim is on, but its more for ambient noise than anything else.

On the flip side, I do enjoy the 30 for 30 documentaries that have been very insightful.

Run Ricky Run was my favorite. The one about the basketball coach who ran guys to death was pretty cool too. I didnt watch the U or the one about the raiders, but I cant wait for the rest.

 

[MMTG]

I know, I remember when it was good(dan patrick). Mike and Mike is ok I guess, I love Woody Paige on ATH. My tv stays on ESPN all the time except when adult swim is on, but its more for ambient noise than anything else.

Run Ricky Run was my favorite. The one about the basketball coach who ran guys to death was pretty cool too. I didnt watch the U or the one about the raiders, but I cant wait for the rest.

Around the Horn is good, But I l LOVE PTI. I'm watching right now

 

[FreeM80s]

Around the Horn is good, But I l LOVE PTI. I'm watching right now

PTI is good when its Tony and Wilbon. and I guess sometimes when JA Adonde is on. But im not a bit fan of Bob ryan or That guy that filled in for Tony when he said that thing about Hannah Storm. Dan i think his name was? But yea, those guys have level headed debates much like my friends and I do about the same things. I am ashamed I forgot PTI

 

[FreeM80s]

hey, who owns the furies?(FUR)

 

[MMTG]

don't know..I do kow that the M80's visit Lipstick City next week!

 

[FreeM80s]

don't know..I do kow that the M80's visit Lipstick City next week!

haha indeed. too bad it wasn't the week I had Lincecum pitching twice

 

[MMTG]

haha indeed. too bad it wasn't the week I had Lincecum pitching twice

Too bad indeed!

 

[JohnnyO]

Lipstick City is treating me like a ginger kid, rather than the undefeated juggernaut that I've been. Jeez!!!

Nice play so far this week Othon. You promise your players some homebrew??

 

[MMTG]

Lipstick City is treating me like a ginger kid, rather than the undefeated juggernaut that I've been. Jeez!!!

Nice play so far this week Othon. You promise your players some homebrew?

C'mon now, I've just been lucky the past month and this week is no different

Besides, you still have 2 days to outscore me, so I'm not celebrating just yet John!

 

[FreeM80s]

Haha, Hang an L on him for me MMTG Won't be rooting for you as much next week though lol

 

[JohnnyO]

Yeah, this one is going to sting even more that I have two bye weeks coming up. I'll be stewing on it for 14 days and 14 nights.

You will rue the day you crossed me. RUE!!!

 

[MMTG]

Yeah, this one is going to sting even more that I have two bye weeks coming up. I'll be stewing on it for 14 days and 14 nights.

You will rue the day you crossed me. RUE!!!

Well, Its not over yet.

I'm just frustrated I lost the first week..should have made my moves a week earlier....next week against the Goose Boners is gonna be nasty! Looking forward to that matchup as well.

By the way, I am more happy that the dodgers are on a 5 game win streak!

 

[JohnnyO]

Well, Its not over yet.

I'm just frustrated I lost the first week..should have made my moves a week earlier....next week against the Goose Boners is gonna be nasty! Looking forward to that matchup as well.

By the way, I am more happy that the dodgers are on a 5 game win streak!

Glad to see they're starting to play like they can. Rough start for the Dodgers.

The Mets, on the other hand, are just flat-out awful. Downright apathetic. They had a 9 game winning streak sandwiched between two slices of BS play.

Apparently, they're putting Jose Reyes back into the leadoff spot finally. Why they thought he'd flourish in the 3-hole is beyond me.

 

[FreeM80s]

next week against the Goose Boners is gonna be nasty! Looking forward to that matchup as well.

Just an FYI; Never be looking forward to anything involving "goose boning" lol

 

[JohnnyO]

Just an FYI; Never be looking forward to anything involving "goose boning" lol

My mom gave me that same advice. I tested her theory once when I chased a goose on foot. Mofo shat while running and it landed on my overcoat. I'll never do that again.

 

[FreeM80s]

My mom gave me that same advice. I tested her theory once when I chased a goose on foot. Mofo shat while running and it landed on my overcoat. I'll never do that again.

Now just think what could have happen IF you had caught it lol
So you couldn't take down The LaLa landers huh? I'm just a game behind now
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BUT. Lipstick city is my next destination we'll see how well the stars align for me then go luck to ya my west coast friend. Care to make a friendly side wager?
EDIT: of course I do not mean a $ wager, i was thinking more along the lines of a certain beverage

 

[JohnnyO]

Now just think what could have happen IF you had caught it lol
So you couldn't take down The LaLa landers huh? I'm just a game behind now
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BUT. Lipstick city is my next destination we'll see how well the stars align for me then go luck to ya my west coast friend. Care to make a friendly side wager?
EDIT: of course I do not mean a $ wager, i was thinking more along the lines of a certain beverage

Now we're talking!!

 

[FreeM80s]

i'm just spitballing this of course, but if lipstick city's guv will agree to it, i propose this:
the loser of this matchup send the other a 6 pack of beer. 3 of the beers must be home brew, 3 must be from a brewery within 100 miles of your place of residence. you game MMTG?

 

[MMTG]

Now just think what could have happen IF you had caught it lol
So you couldn't take down The LaLa landers huh? I'm just a game behind now
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BUT. Lipstick city is my next destination we'll see how well the stars align for me then go luck to ya my west coast friend. Care to make a friendly side wager?
EDIT: of course I do not mean a $ wager, i was thinking more along the lines of a certain beverage

Oh, so you want to sweeten the pot? It's gonna take ALOT more than 350 points to beat me mr goose boner..... I'd be more than glad to wager a few Bombers of West coast brews to your, Uh, Appalacian brews! hahaha

Hopefully, Ethiers' broken pinky finger doesn't require a rip to the DL...

 

[FreeM80s]

Oh, so you want to sweeten the pot? It's gonna take ALOT more than 350 points to beat me mr goose boner..... I'd be more than glad to wager a few Bombers of West coast brews to your, Uh, Appalacian brews! hahaha

Hopefully, Ethiers' broken pinky finger doesn't require a rip to the DL...

hey, its not about the points. The W! hello?!? YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME lol. 1 thing though, our state has laws against containers over 14oz so no bombers

 

[DMCarson]

Joe: MAN thanks to mcgehee the sluggers inched by and robbed the furies of their first win...sniffle I feel bad for them(dont think Ill be the one to volunteer to give them the first win though lol). I havent been on this and it makes sense why I was wondering why people werent talking trash on the league page. I would have to agree the byes are frustrating but Unless your like me and have 4 bye weeks...I wouldnt open your mouth, remember thats a half a game behind Ill slip each time, 2 games total. Gotta try and make those up, maybe ricky romero will have another shut out or two and add to his 59 k's, or phil hughs will bitch slap the tigers, maybe another little leake out duel wainright or kershaw will out duel umbaldo? lol as long as he doesnt pull another 1.1 innings like he did against the brewers, I thought that would do me in against the sluggers for sure. Im done now lol, but i was hoping I would win at least one high attenuation award should keep me steaming for my #2/4 bye next week.

Fyi good cueto grab: john, and poor Latos drop: michael...tisk tisk after a game like that? Ray: no offense but in competitive spirit...I hope he doesnt repeat and goes into a HR throwing slump lol so I can pick him up later lol jk, kinda

Lastly Ill just say, thank God for Cliff Lee's return, I aso look forward to liriano returning to his special K status, hopefully hill start pulling some ground balls to go with those K's.

In case no one reads that trading block I am interested in Strausburg and want to trade the SS point leader A. Gonz and/or one of my catchers for someone. If ted lilly picks it up some also willing to trade him.

 

[MMTG]

hey, its not about the points. The W! hello?!? YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME lol. 1 thing though, our state has laws against containers over 14oz so no bombers

You're right, it's not about the points...its a bout the win(so good thing you weren't playing me this week)


No containers over 14 ozs? What God forsaken state do you call home? I guess you'll just have to "double up" on my bottle winnings next week!