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- July 11th, 2010, 12:16 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Cliff Lee to Yanks looks all but done.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6539
Re: Cliff Lee to Yanks looks all but done.
Todd.....agree he'll be fine in Texas but IMO he will not be close to what he did ERA/WHIP wise as he did in Seattle.
- July 10th, 2010, 10:42 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Cliff Lee to Yanks looks all but done.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6539
Re: Cliff Lee to Yanks looks all but done.
Lee's career stats at Arlington are not pretty.......from ESPN "7.62 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and .311 opponents' batting average in seven career starts" Warning: small sample size. In edit: tonight gives up 3 bombs to the mighty Orioles. Hmmm, time to sell high may be flying by fast.
- May 15th, 2010, 9:14 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Can Holland fit on my team?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 825
Re: Can Holland fit on my team?
I drafted Blalock to start the year but lost him on a technicality as he was not on the 40-man roster.
- May 15th, 2010, 2:16 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Can Holland fit on my team?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 825
Re: Can Holland fit on my team?
No bench. Agree about Burrell and Winn. I had Chavez and replaced him with Burrell. If Blalock gets called up today he will be available to be picked up. Ortiz was dropped last week so I'll be looking to bid on him. Ellsbury is on my DL that's why I have Winn. Gabe Gross, Patterson and Ruiz are all ...
- May 14th, 2010, 11:05 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Can Holland fit on my team?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 825
Can Holland fit on my team?
I was thinking of adding Derek Holland but not sure who I'd drop for him. If I drop Ziegler (who's next in line for saves) then I'd have 8 starters and I'm thinking I'm asking for trouble in my ERA and WHIP. I could drop Cecil but he's looked good prior to tonight's disaster. And one has to be aware...
- May 10th, 2010, 10:11 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Re: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
For sure that guy won't get off lightly.da_big_kid_94 wrote:Not all of us, bubeleh ...make sure you get the guy in the mirror first.CubFan wrote:I held on to him for one more week. If he implodes I'll hunt you all down
- May 10th, 2010, 4:11 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Re: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
I held on to him for one more week. If he implodes I'll hunt you all down
- May 9th, 2010, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Castro to the show
- Replies: 8
- Views: 950
Re: Castro to the show
I too would not break the FAAB bank on him. He had an historic first game but it wouldn't surprise me if he lays an egg the first time up to the bigs.....say something like hitting under .200 in his first 100 ABs. As Rob notes he is a free swinger with a high contact rate (groundballs). I'm watching...
- May 9th, 2010, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Re: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
Contention this year.....yes but with it being a weekly H2H league things are still sorting themselves out. Fortunately Vazquez's horrendous numbers are not cumulative. But, as in Animal House I don't want to be in the position of saying "Thank you sir may I have another?" A DL stint would...
- May 8th, 2010, 5:18 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Re: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
I think I was in denial when I looked at how he stunk it up the last time he pitched with the Yankees....and he was younger then. I'm convinced he belongs in the NL and destined for poor numbers in the AL. Since we are playing H2H this year for the first time at least his numbers are not cummulative...
- May 8th, 2010, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Re: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
lawr, unfortunately our league does not use a bench nor do we have reserve privileges. You either have them on your active roster, DL, or cut bait. So, my choices are quite limited. I'm currently floating his name out to possible trade partners but as you said I won't be getting "fair" val...
- May 7th, 2010, 5:50 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Mike Aviles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 974
Re: Mike Aviles
Kid....I would have preferred that you would have inserted "They" wherever you used "You" in your comments as last time I looked I wasn't running the ship or heads would have rolled many moons ago. :x But I know what you meant and I totally agree with you. And much of the same ca...
- May 7th, 2010, 3:30 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Mike Aviles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 974
Re: Mike Aviles
I really like Aviles but for some unknown reason Hillman and Moore have an odd infatuation with Bentancourt and Getz. Aviles should be playing full-time at either SS or 2B. If I knew that Hillman would play Aviles full time I'd offer my Alex Gonzalez for him. I also like Kila but history shows Hillm...
- May 7th, 2010, 3:15 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2695
Javier Vazquez $#&%!^@ what to do with him
12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. $310 in season salary cap. As everyone knows Vazquez has been a disaster so far this year. While he likely will pitch better he has shown no signs of turning it around and I dunno if it's worth keeping him. I've got Uehara coming off the DL and I think he has a...
- April 23rd, 2010, 8:06 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Smoak is up....what's he worth?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7447
Re: Smoak is up....what's he worth?
Not in a redraft league. We don't have a minor league draft nor can we bid on a player unless they are on the 40 man roster and are still in camp at the time of our draft. We have a $310 in-season team salary cap. To some extent that limits what one can bid on players. IMO, given our league rules an...
- April 23rd, 2010, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Adios Chris ... Hello Justin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 640
Re: Adios Chris ... Hello Justin
Yeah, it looks like Teagarden will pick the short straw. So, how much FAAB would you use to secure Smoak's bat? 12 team AL only 5x5 Head to Head league. I was thinking somewhere in the 20's.
- April 23rd, 2010, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Smoak is up....what's he worth?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7447
Smoak is up....what's he worth?
Where there's Smoak there's fire? Sorry, I know that was bad. Anyway, how much would you bid for him in a 12 team AL only Head to Head 5x5 keeper league? We have $100 FAAB. Couple of years ago I got Longoria for $19. Last year I picked up Liriano for $32 and that didn't work out. I don't want to blo...
- April 8th, 2010, 10:29 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Correcting a keeper mistake!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 686
Re: Correcting a keeper mistake!
Are you playing for this year or rebuilding? Once you answer that question you can decide on what to do with these 3 players. If you are rebuilding then I'd probably keep all 3. If you are playing for this year or even if it is some combo I'd keep Santana and pick up whatever is left over to replace...
- April 4th, 2010, 10:10 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Who has more value in a deep AL only league
- Replies: 3
- Views: 384
Re: Who has more value in a deep AL only league
I ended up putting Chavez as my #1 choice but my $2 FAAB is not likely enough.
- April 4th, 2010, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Who has more value in a deep AL only league
- Replies: 3
- Views: 384
Who has more value in a deep AL only league
It's time to wade through the flotsam. Had our draft last Sunday but need to replace Blalock. So, who has more value going forward....Chavez, Kapler, Brignac, Don Kelly, Terry Evans, Sweeney, Lugo, or a bucket of used baseballs?
- March 24th, 2010, 11:58 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1263
Re: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
While I'm happy for him it still is a small sample size. Wrists are just as important to pitchers as with hitters and we've seen how that has zapped many a power hitter's power for awhile. Let's see how he holds up. Check back at the A.S. break.
- March 24th, 2010, 2:47 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trading Ellsbury
- Replies: 2
- Views: 730
Trading Ellsbury
AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. 30ish% inflation rate. I have Ellsbury at $16. He goes back into the draft next year. Would you trade him for a $1 Borbon and $1 Chris Perez?
- March 24th, 2010, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1263
Re: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
Sounds like many of our politicians......which way is the wind blowing today?
Thanks for the update Todd.
Thanks for the update Todd.
- March 24th, 2010, 2:40 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Kerry Wood injury fallout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 543
Re: Kerry Wood injury fallout
Woods is signed through this year with a vesting option for 2011. If Woods is healthy before the AS break and the Indians are out of it at that time it won't matter how well Perez is throwing, they have to build Woods trade value up. If the Indians are playing well then who knows.
- March 24th, 2010, 2:33 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Gil Meche
- Replies: 4
- Views: 387
Re: Gil Meche
Todd, I'll add some info I heard on sports radio here in KC. He refused to have any surgery done on his shoulder at the end of last year and did not want to do any rehab with it either during the off-season. He (remember you are getting this second hand) felt he could just go through his normal wint...
- March 24th, 2010, 2:25 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1263
Re: lefty Ron Mahay signs Minor league deal with twins
IMO, the Twins rotation is not that great and they need Liriano in there. Let's see, Slowey is coming back from reconstructive wrist surgery (2 screws inserted) and is on record as saying it doesn't feel the same as it did before the surgery, Blackburn and Pavano are league average and Duensing has ...
- March 24th, 2010, 2:06 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1459
Re: Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
ex-Masterballer Jason Grey drafted him for $4 in the AL LABR draft. While I agree that Lewis is a risk, over the years Jason has shown a keen eye on pitching. Just saying.
- March 22nd, 2010, 11:41 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1459
Re: Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
Thanks everyone for your opinions. I've updated my signature with my keeper list. I had no plans on protecting any RP. I'm also in an AL only league so I won't have to worry about Bourn, etc. In H2H we are playing 1 point/week for a "W", not doing a W for each category. Greinke, Lee, Sabba...
- March 11th, 2010, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Ryan Raburn
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1597
Re: Ryan Raburn
You being in a 10 team AL-only league affects the salaries vs the 12 team I play in. What is your league inflation like? With less teams the available player pool is larger and suggests to me that you should be able to get Raburn for $10 or less if you throw him back. Since you have time to make you...
- March 11th, 2010, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1459
Need some H2H Strategy/Tips
After 16 years of Roto style scoring our league is going to try H2H. So, not having played it before are there any nuances I should be aware of, tips that have worked for you, load up on hitters vs pitchers, etc? In my limited research some have championed punting a category like saves and loading u...
- March 9th, 2010, 11:47 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Nathan with a torn UCL
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1087
Re: Nathan with a torn UCL
I'll steer clear of the Twins closer situation at our AL only auction. Too easy for Gardenhire to switch horses during the season. Crain has not been the same since his shoulder injury in 2007 while Neshek is an interesting speculation but I want to see him shake off the rust and see how his control...
- March 7th, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Ok Guys ...move Gordon down on your sheets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 405
Re: Ok Guys ...move Gordon down on your sheets
I don't recall who said it but the author said that staying healthy is a skill (learned?) much like a player owns certain hitting/throwing skills. Over the years I've become a believer in that.
- February 22nd, 2010, 10:06 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Tiers of Starting Pitching -- 2010
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1522
Re: Tiers of Starting Pitching -- 2010
Awesome as usual Bod. I particularly enjoyed your scathing comments on the Royals.
- February 21st, 2010, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: AL-Only Keeper Advice
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2534
Re: AL-Only Keeper Advice
Do you have to protect 6 or is that the max? If 6 then it comes down as to how you feel about Gordon or Feliz. See what happens in ST as the Rangers are now thinking of using Feliz as a SP. Gordon has not lived up to his hype and word is there are some in the organization who no longer think he'll r...
- February 14th, 2010, 3:40 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Tiers Announcement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 915
Re: Tiers Announcement
That's awesome Bod. Can't wait. It's become as much of a sign that the baseball season is just around the corner as pitchers and catchers reporting.
- February 11th, 2010, 3:42 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Plan C....trade Alexi Ramirez for Brett Anderson???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 473
Plan C....trade Alexi Ramirez for Brett Anderson???
So far no takers on my Ellsbury offers....see earlier threads below. So, now I'm thinking of offering Ramirez $1 (but needs to be signed to a contract @ $5/yr) for a $5 Brett Anderson. I'm in a 12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league. My protect list is currently Youkilis (sign 1 yr at $22), Longoria ...
- February 6th, 2010, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Plan B in trading Ellsbury
- Replies: 1
- Views: 327
Plan B in trading Ellsbury
12 team AL only 5x5 H2H keeper league 6 max keeper list. $260 salary cap on auction day. $100 FAAB. No reserve list. 20-30% inflation first 1/3 of draft. Top tier pitching goes for $22-30. Greinke and Lee will be protected. I plan on protecting Youkilis $22 (sign to a contract), Longoria $29 (sign t...
- February 3rd, 2010, 2:11 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1807
Re: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
I guess I wasn't clear enough with my question ....I meant would you prefer trading Ellsbury for 2 years of Kendry Morales ($11) or 2 years of Lee ($14) or stand pat with my current 6 keepers?
- February 2nd, 2010, 9:51 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1807
Re: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
Thanks Lawr and Todd for your time and opinions.
Last one Lawr, Todd or anyone else.....who'd you prefer between Morales $11 (next 2 years) or Lee $14 (next 2 years)? Or do nothing and stay pat?
Last one Lawr, Todd or anyone else.....who'd you prefer between Morales $11 (next 2 years) or Lee $14 (next 2 years)? Or do nothing and stay pat?
- February 2nd, 2010, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1807
Re: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
I think pitching in Seattle makes Lee much more attractive than most anywhere else in the AL. IMO his K/9 is what keeps him from being elite. But given it'll likely cost $30ish to land CC in the draft and $25-30 for any other SP in the top 5 Lee at $14 for the next 2 years is pretty attractive. That...
- February 2nd, 2010, 12:17 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1807
Re: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
Todd, thanks for your response. Not having played H2H before it's going to take a bit of time figuring strategies. I hadn't thought of Ellsbury being that one-dimensional. I looked at him as being quite valuable in Runs and a good BA guy who would support the Nelson Cruz's of the world. So, IF I opt...
- February 1st, 2010, 12:36 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1807
Trade thoughts....looking to get Cliff Lee
Some background first. Our league is changing from standard 5x5 rotisserie to H2H. :cry: It's still a keeper league. 2 years at the same salary and then $5/year for a max of 3 additional years. No more than 6 keepers. 20-30% inflation, mainly for hitters and top 10 pitching. My current keeper list i...
- February 1st, 2010, 11:52 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: AL only - $5 Laporta or $5 Reimold
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1148
Re: AL only - $5 Laporta or $5 Reimold
Well Reimold also had surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon so they both are coming off surgeries needing 3-4 months to heal. That Reimold played the entire season with it and did what he did is rather impressive. I like Kubel but we may have seen his ceiling last year. He won't get many more A...
- January 15th, 2010, 2:38 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: He'sss Baaackkk!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 471
Re: He'sss Baaackkk!!!
Sizemore.....but don't expect a BA much above .275
Rollins.....although I don't follow the NL that much
Peavy.....just don't pay full price and don't expect a San Diego like ERA.
Rollins.....although I don't follow the NL that much
Peavy.....just don't pay full price and don't expect a San Diego like ERA.
- August 25th, 2009, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: H2H vs standard 5x5 roto....which do you prefer?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 633
H2H vs standard 5x5 roto....which do you prefer?
This question is directed at those who have played both....H2H and standard 5x5 AL only roto. We currently are a 12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league. The league is about 15 years old with most of the same owners. Several owners have brought up the idea of changing to a H2H format. I've never played th...
- August 4th, 2009, 12:26 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Which AL outfielder (Reimold, Burrell or Wells)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 649
Re: Which AL outfielder (Reimold, Burrell or Wells)
I'm on board with Reimold for this year. For 2010 it depends on if Wells ends up somewhere else and if he has been playing injured this year. I'm not a Burrell fan. I have no faith that he has a hot streak in him. Heck he can't even put together a couple of good games in a row. Maybe the change in l...
- July 26th, 2009, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Who's more valuable in 2010....Zobrist vs Youkilis?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5203
Who's more valuable in 2010....Zobrist vs Youkilis?
Can protect 6 next year. 12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league with $260 cap. I've got Youk but he has to be signed to a contract in 2010. I was going to sign him for $22 for 1 year. The other owner is playing for 1st or 2nd and has Zobrist at $5 thru 2010. I was thinking of packaging Youk with H. Matsu...
- July 12th, 2009, 12:58 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: When did things change?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2115
Re: When did things change?
Viper and especially broklyn49 earlier in this post did a little bit of research on various past eras of baseball and it shows that what used to be the norm is now such a rarity that no one even talks about the possibility of replicating such numbers today. 16 IP in a game for each starter? 200 pit...
- July 12th, 2009, 12:35 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Scott Hairston
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2595
Re: Scott Hairston
Do you think the guy with $127 of FAAB is going to bid on Hairston and does this owner have a history of bidding high in order to get a player that he really wants? I would bid no more than $128 if you really want Hairston. If you believe the in the money owner with $127 will not go hard after Hairs...
- July 4th, 2009, 11:34 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: When did things change?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2115
Re: When did things change?
The 100 pitches from the 60s are not the same as 100 pitches from today. EVERYTHING has been done to favor hitters. Lowering the mound Smaller ballparks Allowing batter to wear armor The DH Middle infielders that can hit Elimination of the high strike (which I personally believe to be the most impo...
- July 2nd, 2009, 10:41 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Hill, Ellsbury, Jose Lopez or Cruz
- Replies: 3
- Views: 399
Re: Hill, Ellsbury, Jose Lopez or Cruz
For those few who care I completed two dump trades and will wait for next year. Been playing in the same league since 1994 and I've never thrown in the towel this early, heck I'm used to being on the other end of these trades. I got Cruz $3, Hill $12, Ellsbury $16 and Snider $4. Snider and Cruz will...
- June 27th, 2009, 9:18 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Choo.....does his train derail in 2010?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 354
Choo.....does his train derail in 2010?
Any new news on the Choo front with respect to his required military service? Isn't he supposed to start his service in 2010?
- June 27th, 2009, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Hill, Ellsbury, Jose Lopez or Cruz
- Replies: 3
- Views: 399
Hill, Ellsbury, Jose Lopez or Cruz
AL only 12 team 5x5 keeper league $260 draft day team salary. Think I'm gonna pack it in and play for next year as I painted myself into a corner with no more FAAB and trades are difficult to come by. So, who will provide more value for 2010: Hill $12, Jose Lopez $9 (2010) or $14 (2010 and 2011), El...
- June 23rd, 2009, 10:20 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: down to my last move
- Replies: 3
- Views: 620
down to my last move
12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league. Out of FAAB money so only have one or two moves left to make. Even though I'm in 3rd place I'm starting to lean towards next year as I've painted myself into a corner. We are allowed one minor league spot in the event one of our rostered players is sent to the mino...
- June 5th, 2009, 10:39 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: time to jetison Pettite
- Replies: 2
- Views: 365
time to jetison Pettite
Playing for this year in a 12 team AL only 5x5 keeper league. I thought I knew what I was getting with Pettite when I drafted him but his high walk rate this season is NOT what I expected. I probably can't get a whole lot of value for him right now so am wondering if trading him for Hughes, Smoltz o...
- May 31st, 2009, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Matthew Joyce
- Replies: 1
- Views: 184
Matthew Joyce
Anyone read or have a feel as to whether Joyce is up for good or just until Burrell and/or Bartlett come off the DL? I'd like to pick him up and drop Ramon Santiago but not if it looks like he'll head back in the next 2 weeks.
- May 30th, 2009, 9:45 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Hmmm ... A pattern from the City by the Lake?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 335
Re: Hmmm ... A pattern from the City by the Lake?
...but the only reason I see for this type of thing nowadays is to protect your live gate and ratings as long as possible - and that's more than just an annoyance. I question the motivation behind hiding such long term physical problems. You pay your $50 bucks to go see a game and Grady Sizemore's ...
- May 30th, 2009, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Going the trade route for pitching?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 736
Re: Going the trade route for pitching?
So what do you think it will take in your league to get Price and Wieters? ... I'm in the same boat with FAAB on those guys this weekend. I'm not sure what to bid ... I'm in mid-lower half of the standings right now. Well, prior to today's outing I thought around $20 would land Price in our league ...
- May 30th, 2009, 9:34 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Hmmm ... A pattern from the City by the Lake?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 335
Re: Hmmm ... A pattern from the City by the Lake?
Well you can add Hillman and Moore onto the scrap heap as well with the way they handled Soria's sore shoulder. There was no inkling of anything being wrong until about early May and then they as well as Soria downplayed it until they had to owe up to the fact that it had been bothering him since th...
- May 29th, 2009, 11:35 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Going the trade route for pitching?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 736
Re: Going the trade route for pitching?
Can carry over a max of 6 keepers. In season salary cap of $310. I likely would not protect Nathan at $28 as we've never had a closer go for more than $30 (other than Rivera in his prime). Agree Nathan would help ratios but a single relief pitcher wont affect my ratios as much as say a stud starter ...
- May 29th, 2009, 9:03 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Going the trade route for pitching?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 736
Going the trade route for pitching?
12 team 5x5 AL-only keeper league. I'm in the middle of the pack (not used to being there). My pitching is in shambles and need help in all areas. Price is available via FAAB...so is Weiters, not much else. I've got Escobar who should be coming off the DL by mid June. See signature for current roste...
- May 22nd, 2009, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Tampa Bay closer situation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 395
Tampa Bay closer situation
With Percival contemplating retirement is it by committee with Wheeler, Nelson and now Izzy in the mix? Heck, even the new guy, Thaler, could be an option. I stashed Izzy awhile back and am wondering if he has anything left in the tank. How would you rank them going forward? My first thought is Whee...
- May 21st, 2009, 10:43 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Peavy to ChiSox
- Replies: 11
- Views: 902
Re: Peavy to ChiSox
I suspect since the Padres has put Peavy in play that there will be a number of teams come calling. I wonder if my Cubbies have anything the Padres want out of their minor league system. They pretty much gave away a number of players during the winter which could have been part of a package.
- May 21st, 2009, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Peavy to ChiSox
- Replies: 11
- Views: 902
Re: Peavy to ChiSox
from Baseball-Reference.com here are his career splits........... http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=peavyja01&year=Career&t=p#hmvis Home or Away CSV · PRE · Direct Link I Split G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR SB CS BB SO SO/BB BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB BAbip tOPS+ Home 10...
- May 16th, 2009, 10:01 pm
- Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
- Topic: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - NEW FEATURE
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8301
Re: UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - NEW FEATURE
Holliday posted. What we'll do is have a master column where all of the players are archived and a separate link for the newest postings. Hang in with us, we'll figure out a way to clean it up, but we'll be functional. Small hint with a starting pitcher -- if he has a 2-start week, check the 2-star...
- May 12th, 2009, 10:35 am
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: Papelbon Plan - what are everyone's toughts at the 20% mark
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1913
Re: Papelbon Plan - what are everyone's toughts at the 20% mark
The only top tier closer available during our auction was Nathan and he went for alot more than I thought he should have. In hind site and looking at what I did with my closer choices I would have been much much better off paying through the nose for an elite closer. :oops: Will give serious thought...
- May 9th, 2009, 11:23 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: CLOSER CAROUSEL
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1101
Re: CLOSER CAROUSEL
I'd see what the Red want for Paul Janish :) If Hughes and Kennedy can do anything, one would have to think Joba heads back to the bullpen. The irony is that last game against Boston, Joba unveiled a changeup that has some potential to be his 3rd pitch, necessary for long-term success in the rotati...
- May 8th, 2009, 10:17 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: CLOSER CAROUSEL
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1101
Re: CLOSER CAROUSEL
KC - watched Soria on TV last night. He didn't "look" right. Gave up 2 hits, 2 walks and a run in an inning. Hillman attributed it to rust. 13 of 29 pitches were strikes. Lowest percentage of his career, just the second time in the last 2 years that he has thrown more balls than strikes. H...
- May 4th, 2009, 9:13 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Any "next in line" closers worth a look?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1320
Re: Any "next in line" closers worth a look?
Didn't mean to suggest you were :) Just happened upon a link with the Bailey info is all. Another MR doing well is Shawn Kelley of Seattle. And for those that have no regards for their blood pressure, Baltimore is going committee and Danys Baez is presently throwing well. Todd, how long do you thin...
- April 25th, 2009, 2:02 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Purcey or Hughes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4846
Purcey or Hughes
Trolling through the sludge of starting pitchers I'm debating the merits of adding Purcey as I'm short on K's......but certainly aware of the possible hit to ERA and WHIP. If Hughes were to be called up today (players called up on Sunday are not eligible to be picked up that week......league rule) w...
- April 23rd, 2009, 10:26 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: What do you make of this?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 851
Re: What do you make of this?
I haven't read the papers yet so havent seen quotes. This was the first time a DH occurred with a rain shortened game 1 and full game 2 since 1913. Only thing I would ask is - do you think the umps asked the Twins? I would suspect the whole thing would have been played under protest if they didn't ...
- April 20th, 2009, 11:01 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: FAAB for Wieters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 481
Re: FAAB for Wieters
In our 12 team AL only keeper league we have a $310 in-season salary cap. With all the hype I figure $25 on the low end with the possibility someone who is near the top and short at the catching or UT spot bidding into the low $30s. That would put your team salary into the low $290s and allow a litt...
- April 19th, 2009, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Josh Anderson vs. Ryan Sweeney
- Replies: 3
- Views: 952
Re: Josh Anderson vs. Ryan Sweeney
My first thought was Sweeney has a better chance of logging more pt. Detroit has Guillen to plug back in once his legs get to feeling better as well as Ryan Raburn and Thames. Don't get me wrong, if Anderson can hit reasonably well....say .270 or better I suspect Sparky will keep trotting him out th...
- April 19th, 2009, 8:01 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Wieters up sooner than later?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 413
Re: Wieters up sooner than later?
Anyone care to venture how much FAAB one should consider in a 12 team AL only keeper league with an in-season salary cap of $310 ($260 max on draft day)? We have $100 of FAAB to use.
- April 19th, 2009, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Wieters up sooner than later?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 413
Re: Wieters up sooner than later?
Todd,
When your two catchers on your AL only team are Barrett and Riggins I think I might just spend whatever it takes to get him.
When your two catchers on your AL only team are Barrett and Riggins I think I might just spend whatever it takes to get him.
- April 19th, 2009, 7:50 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: looking for pitcher-- who do you like?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 640
Re: looking for pitcher-- who do you like?
Out of that group it's Bruney for me.....then Oliver.
- April 19th, 2009, 2:03 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Did you underrate Kyle Davies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 680
Re: Did you underrate Kyle Davies
Hey TB! Our league may have underrated him a tad. He went for $6 in our 12 team AL only keeper league. By the time he came out I was close to dollar days on players. I was there to $5. I for one am a believer in him. Being in the KC area I get to read/hear stuff some others don't. Personally, I thin...
- April 18th, 2009, 11:06 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Another Replacement for Gordon Thread
- Replies: 5
- Views: 612
Re: Another Replacement for Gordon Thread
Millar is not a friend to BA. He does offer some pop. I had thought Betemit would play more than he has but as you said Fields and Konerko have performed well so far. I like Buck but his BA will come back down to earth. He will hit better than last year as he was dealing with the issue of an ill chi...
- April 7th, 2009, 1:11 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: Josh Anderson
- Replies: 1
- Views: 259
Josh Anderson
Yes, I know he is a bit of an obscure name but in our deep 12 team AL only keeper league stolen bases are one of the few things that are very hard to pick up after the draft. I'm going to be light on SBs and I missed out on him by $1 via FAAB Sunday. Currently he is Detroit's 4th OFer and Leyland wa...
- April 6th, 2009, 1:50 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
- Replies: 65
- Views: 20253
Re: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
Fantastic news on getting the job!!! Congrats. Our 12 team 5x5 AL only keeper auction was held March 29th. We could keep up to 6 players from the previous year. Typical inflation ~25%......this year the first 1/3 of the auction ~35%!!!!! $1 bin Hitting....(non-catchers) Wise, Kapler, Matthews (since...
- April 5th, 2009, 11:03 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
- Replies: 6
- Views: 752
Re: FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
ChipDog, you're probably right about Porcello going higher than the $$ I threw out. Would not surprise me if someone goes $9 or $10 as there really are no interesting names left other than tired names such as Colon, Contreras, Pavano. But that seems like too much FAAB to speculate on a rookie pitche...
- April 5th, 2009, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
- Replies: 6
- Views: 752
Re: FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
We have $100 FAAB to use. No trading of FAAB allowed. Team salary cap of $310.
- April 5th, 2009, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Thoughts on pick ups due today
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4257
Thoughts on pick ups due today
This was posted earlier in a different thread but thought this one would get greater visibility.....plus I'm hoping for some feedback as we have a 9 pm deadline today. 12 team 5x5 AL only keeper league with $310 salary cap. See signature for team. Need to DL Devine and Escobar. Porcello is out there...
- April 5th, 2009, 5:28 am
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
- Replies: 6
- Views: 752
FAAB starts today.....looking for feedback
12 team 5x5 ALonly keeper league with $310 salary cap. See signature for team. Need to DL Devine and Escobar. Porcello is out there and then a host of retreads such as Colon, Contreras, Pavano. Also some relief pitchers such as Edwar Rameriz (vulture wins and good K/ERA), Cassilla (Geren has taken a...
- April 4th, 2009, 6:53 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: AL FAAB ideas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1740
Re: AL FAAB ideas
For me, my team's plight dictates what I do. If I have injuries and need to FAAB early, I realize I am now out of the running for the deadline deals, so instead I overspend early to make sure I get the best available help. If I am not getting the stud at the deadline, I am sure as shoot going to ge...
- April 3rd, 2009, 2:27 pm
- Forum: Team Management Advice
- Topic: 12 team AL only
- Replies: 7
- Views: 766
Re: 12 team AL only
Keepers.....Aviles, Gordon, Markakis, Abreu, Shields, Danks.
If you are considering Jenks at $25 then Soria at $19 is a better bet. He's in the same class as Nathan, Rivera and Papelbon. Francisco and Morrow also merit attention at $10 and you could drop Danks for one of them.
If you are considering Jenks at $25 then Soria at $19 is a better bet. He's in the same class as Nathan, Rivera and Papelbon. Francisco and Morrow also merit attention at $10 and you could drop Danks for one of them.
- April 3rd, 2009, 2:12 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: AL FAAB ideas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1740
Re: AL FAAB ideas
Almost forgot, Buscher is good Crede insurance. Chronic back problems = reduced pt. If you need SBs see if Endy Chavez is available. He's gonna play LF more often than Jr. and will lead off while Ichiro is on the DL. He's got 6 SBs in ST so he still has some wheels.
- April 3rd, 2009, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: AL FAAB ideas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1740
Re: AL FAAB ideas
Most of my thoughts are very similar to da big kid. I'll use the same format. Anthony Reyes-CLE, $1 and stash him on your bench Scott Richmond & Dustin McGowan-TOR, if this is a keeper league I'd throw $1 at McGowan for 2010 otherwise forget them Brad Penny-BOS, $3-$5 M. Harrison & Kris Bens...
- April 1st, 2009, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
- Replies: 65
- Views: 20253
Re: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
I think what I and in turn Todd are arguing is that this year it seems the end gamers ARE there. One of those funny years where the last spot positions are still worth taking. OF is a great example of this. My last guy was Marlon Byrd for a buck, I most certainly didn't mind this. He won't be worth...
- April 1st, 2009, 1:48 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Top Prospects Fowler & Porcello make respective teams...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 506
Re: Top Prospects Fowler & Porcello make respective teams...
As we all know pitching is a crapshoot and much more so with rookie pitchers and even more with steroids no longer a part of the "healing" regime for some pitchers. Is it just me or does it seem like there are more injuries this year, especially for pitchers? Porcello.........I'll take a f...
- March 30th, 2009, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Seattle Closer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1772
Re: Seattle Closer
FWIW....in our 12 team AL only keeper league ($260 budget) auction last night Morrow went for $18 as he was brought up late. Only a few of the owners were aware of the announcement earlier in the day. I had hoped to land him but by then I didn't have enough to bid past $15.
- March 29th, 2009, 12:27 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Seattle Closer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1772
Re: Seattle Closer
If you have a reserve round I'd take a flyer on Chad Cordero maybe even David Aardsma. No one else is likely to hold onto the position very long or be very effective. And it wouldn't be a shocker to me if Morrow ends up back there if his arm issues linger too far into the season.
- March 28th, 2009, 10:55 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Toronto Closer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1104
Re: Toronto Closer
A fastball topping out at 84 mph will not get it done even at a good D-II school. Something smells fishy here. Burn me once shame on you....burn me twice shame on me. Accardo would be nice insurance if you already have BJ. In our upcoming AL auction on Sunday I know I'll be looking to snag him in t...
- March 28th, 2009, 2:09 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Toronto Closer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1104
Re: Toronto Closer
A fastball topping out at 84 mph will not get it done even at a good D-II school. Something smells fishy here. Burn me once shame on you....burn me twice shame on me. Accardo would be nice insurance if you already have BJ. In our upcoming AL auction on Sunday I know I'll be looking to snag him in th...
- March 26th, 2009, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Tiers of Starting Pitching - 2009 Version
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4351
Re: Tiers of Starting Pitching - 2009 Version
Bod, what do you expect out of Anderson and Cahill in Oakland? I hadn't followed them until I read that Anderson, barring a flare up in his forearm, is slated as the #4 and Cahill could break camp as the #5 (until Duke is back). I just read Jason's take on them in his chat over on "that other w...
- March 23rd, 2009, 8:58 pm
- Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
- Topic: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
- Replies: 65
- Views: 20253
Re: My $1 players - the plan was 8 players / 8 dollars
10-team AL only This draft was held on the next day. I ended with 6 dollars for 6 players Teagarden, Tex, C Varatek, Bos, C Lugo, Bos, SS Byrd, OF, Tex Rivera, OF, ANA (went to UT slot) Perez, MR, Cle In this second draft, The picks before I got down to the $1 players were, Pettitte at $4, Wakefiel...
- March 23rd, 2009, 1:13 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: looking for pitchers that will start on dl- worth drafting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 294
Re: looking for pitchers that will start on dl- worth drafting
No particular order: Kelvim Escobar John Smoltz Dustin McGowan Jake Westbrook Ervin Santana Brad Penny Jeremy Bonderman Justin Duchscherer Personally I'm staying away form Penny and Bonderman. I might take a $1 or $2 flyer on Duchscherer. I really like the first 3 plus Santana. I think Smoltz and M...
- March 23rd, 2009, 10:53 am
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: NFBC AL and NL Auctions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1172
Re: NFBC AL and NL Auctions
I don't see Fields playing 162, or Konerko for that matter. Or even Thome. Currently, we have him at 286. For $3? I'll take it as the potential for more is greater than the chance he doesn't get that many. For me Ozzie is the wild card in all of this. He reminds me of Sweet Lou.....little patience ...
- March 21st, 2009, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: NFBC AL and NL Auctions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1172
Re: NFBC AL and NL Auctions
You put together a pretty good AL team. Till to me there are some ???? surrounding pt for Clement, Betemit and Lowell so I wonder about your power numbers. However, I do like the upside Clement, Betemit and Lugo provide for the dollars spent. I also think the pitching staff is one that should be a t...
- March 20th, 2009, 7:23 pm
- Forum: Player News and Analysis
- Topic: Random Thoughts With Draft Day Approaching
- Replies: 7
- Views: 835
Re: Random Thoughts With Draft Day Approaching
Michael Young - if they ask you to catch, turn 'em down. On second thought, petition management to allow you to catch at least 20 games so you can be worth paying the overinflated salary others have been willing to pay for the past 2 seasons. At least you can be a top 2 AL catcher then (Wieters doe...