Once again - showtime! Time to go back into battle again, partner. Like I said on the old boards, there's no way you're gonna read this - but I always feel strongly about putting this on the record somewhere in cyberspace. It was a tough year for you last year - losing Fran like that hit you hard. That loss can't be measured - but it did bring about one thing that pleased me to no end. You're going to defend our NL championship in person this year. Never thought I'd EVER hear you say that again. And I'm not going to lie - I think it's great! You are one tough sumbitch - you may have lost something off your fastball - but you're better put together than most I know. For an 85 year old guy, you have some interesting strategies planned for Saturday - and more importantly? They make sense. It's going to be great to watch you in action once again, dad. To repeat in our league is damned tough - let's give it our best shot, eh?
And I promise we'll do better in the AL this year.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
As a wise man recently said, "'Tis why we play the game."
Go get 'em boys!!!
Catchers are like prostate exams -- comes a time where you can't put if off any longer, so you may as well get it over with and take it up the butt - The Forum Funklord
I'd rather be wrong for the right reasons than right for the wrong reasons - The Forum Funklord
Always remember, never forget, never say always or never. - The Forum Funklord
You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
Thank you Todd .... and best of luck to you in your situation as well.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
I know, coach ...but this one is going up on our web site - it's too good to pass up - possibly the worst 24 hour auction period ANYONE has ever gone through. I'm sorry, Artie - but I can't let this one go gently into the night ...or whatever it is it goes into:
Premise - separate 4x4 AL and NL only auctions - 12 teams, 260 cap auction keepers with 17 man ultra style reserves
Friday night - AL auction - usual 5.5 hours to complete - wrap up around 1 a.m. - Saturday morning - wake up, coffee - start to review prior eve's auction results. Look at one roster - WHOA! For what I believe is the first time in league history (and we're talking 24 years here), an owner has gone through the auction process (only players on 25 man or DL as of O.D eligible to auction) without ONE starting outfielder in his active lineup!
Saturday morning - NL draft - we send this owner our condolences on his effort from the night before and begin the NL auction. This same owner comes into the NL auction needing 11 for 51 ... and he leaves the auction .... with 13 units still on the table!
Artie ...all we can say is look at this as a rebuilding year.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Another year, another auction. Ready to go, coach? (yes ....it's rhetorical) - You have your work cut out for you this weekend - the NL is going to be a landmine. But, then again - you've been waiting for this since about January 12th - refining the plans (what are you up to in contingencies - Plan Q by now?). I'm glad we're doing this once again, especially considering what happened with the Boss during the winter - I truly wish I could have visited with you this past winter but I was just following a lesson you taught me - you take care of family first and that you'd be fine ...and you were ....and you are. So, back to business - we need for Holliday to come back by this weekend for one facet of the plan to work - and i will be honest - it scares the crap out of me that the name Willie Bloomquist could even ENTER the planning process .... but I see why it does from your perspective. Just remember one thing ...you came out of last year's auction draft all smiles and satisfied, especially about Escobar, and where did that get you? Dead last !
You get the honor of throwing out the first name for bid thanks to your auspicious performance last year. As Mr. Aga would say;" Throw out a good one!" ... and lets get after this ...OK?
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
SteveB wrote:Kid have enjoyed your postings regarding your old man for years now.....keep them up.
Tell ya what, Steve ...if he keeps it up? I will.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Well, Coach …it’s that time again. Different and better year with the Boss getting better.
Another first for you. And I would have loved to have seen the commissioner pull this off – but it just wasn’t to be. But now you see how us IT guys can worm our way in …we’re insidious and we’re proud of it. And actually you’re the one who let us in the door without knowing it. See, you would have made a helluva IT guy …let’s face it, you raised three of us plus a grandchild. Never occurred to you it doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Remember two years ago, you kept seeing those commercials on how to save money on your phone bills? You didn’t know what the hell it was but you figured you’d call them and see how to get in on this. All you wanted was the deal …what did YOU know about VOIP? But when you found out what it was and what you needed, you slammed into reverse REAL fast, didn’t ya. Not you …not Mr. Pencil and Paper.
But that was the crack in the door we needed. Then last year, you wanted us to investigate Netflix for you. So we told you the options and, to our surprise, you said you’d take BOTH options …DVD (which we expected) and instant (which we sure as hell did not). So we opened the door a little wider. You’re enjoying the movies but you are shocked…shocked I say …. that in order to enjoy this service …you have to invoke the I word. The I word must actually invade your home. But you figure you’re ok …ain’t no computer there, so you’re safe, right?
GOTCHA!!
Now comes the auction. Looks like we might not have it this year because no one wants to take it over from the idiot who’s been doing it the last 15 years. But then a proposal is made he’ll do it …but it has to be hosted by some sort of service. So, for the first time, we’re are going to do an online auction! And you aren’t particularly concerned. So, we figure, why not make use of what we have? The commissioner has an idea. He brings a router into the house, sets it up and BINGO …there’s the draft room we’re going to use …right there on your TV!! Only one problem – can’t adjust the fonts or windows so you can’t see it too well (That and the fact you keep screaming “Get that F***ing pointer outta here! I don’t need no g**d*** pointer!”). But then you once again figure out …still ain’t no computer here…so I’m still safe. For now! But then middle brother makes a possible suggestion …. And you don’t reject it out of hand. So now , we get to investigate procuring a tablet for you … complete with a virtual keyboard you still don’t know about. Ah …and BTW …you’ve been set up with an e-mail account! You’re coming to the Dark Side, Luke …you just don’t know it yet.
But for now, we’ll just do a simple phone relay on speaker between you, me and 10 other sorry sumbitches whose asses we are gonna kick. Last year, we had the right strategy, but the wrong execution. This year we are sticking to our specially modified Shandler and they ain’t gonna know what hit them.
Good luck to us both, Coach …let’s bring these titles home so I can have a shirt made up that says ”The 87 year old guy beat the 15 of you guys last year in football …how are you gonna feel when he wins baseball as his 88th birthday present?”
Love ya, Coach. I truly appreciate being able to do this every year - I know of at least one individual in these parts who no longer can – and I can’t yet know how that feels – not that I’m looking forward to it. So let’s go get ‘em.
And P.S. …you ALWAYS told me you were keeping McCann!
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Another year, Coach. It pleases me to no end that I can write about this once more. For, as we both know, this winter has been complete and utter crap. It's interesting that at age 87, you finally get introduced to Medicare, part B. All I can say is ..."BOUT DAMN TIME!" Admittedly, there was some concern, but I have to give you credit ...you didn't dismiss any options when some of those diagnoses were floating around - and that hasn't always been the case. Fortunately, the test results are completely manageable so we're looking forward to having you around for a while longer.
I do have one small regret this season ...that CBS Sports seemingly can't support tablets browsing their draft rooms. Now that we got you a tablet, you have gone from treating it like you were Vlad the Impaler and it was Van Helsing to "How can I do that with this thing?". We'll still do the phone relay but I just wish you could look on as the auction progresses. I think you'd get a huge charge out of it, but...c'est la vie.
As for the auction itself.... well let's just say I like most of your stratagems ... I still think you're targeting the wrong catcher but we'll see. And you still have a huge set of stones for saying you want to draft a few college kids in the supplemental draft. I also like the idea of setting some prices with a few of the names you want to throw out early.
Once again, we go into the fray. Nine other teams better watch their asses. Good luck to the both of us, Coach.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
One down ...one to go, coach. Sunday night was a pisser ... never did that before - a true 10 team 5x5 auction keeper league in it's inaugural season. 270 players auctioned off in 3 1/2 hours. I know this one went WAY past your bedtime ....but you hung in like a trooper ....and I was dragging ass at that point so I can imagine how you felt. Time to suck it up, though ... Friday night awaits.
But i will say one thing ... phone delays are funny - but a new league means new people ....and juts because YOU couldn't believe some of the prices didn't mean they weren't valid ... although how a starting OF is around at the end for 2 units and another starting outfielder is a reserve choice stunned me as well. Friday will probably be a little more predictable.
What's that,you kibitzers? Who were those two OF in that NL only 5x5? Why Parra and Tabata, thank you. Yeah, coach ...but Venable at 14 was your best deal of the night. We'll see how Friday and Saturday go.
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These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Coach, you continue to amaze. I think this was the first auction you ever distributed money so evenly - and the results indicate it paid off. But first - stop with the damn Kyle Kendrick love affair already! Exactly what you need ... a slo pitch softball player on a bad team. How many times must I tell you? HE SUCKS! And if I'M the AL expert, what the hell are you doing disagreeing with me about Ervin Santana?? Last year was the exception, not the norm. And every time he gets gopheritis, you're gonna hear from me.
Now on the other hand, I am so glad you switched over and picked Heisey over Ludwick ... and for a buck, no less. And saving money for Peralta, Rollins and Aram was great - 26 units for the three of them. That's impressive. You like Belt - my jury is still out on him but it's your team. Even I'm going to have to do some research for the two college kids Salas and Downes. Imagine, an 89 year old man drafting COLLEGE kids in a keeper league?? Marvelous.
Once again, you proved you can teach an old dog ....you just can't teach him much. Proud of you, coach and I love you very much. The last 36 hours have been very tough - I'm glad you were there for your support and counsel.
See ya Sunday.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
I sit here this morning, with the great David Benoit playing in the background and contemplate the importance of this weekend. This weekend is Father's Day - one of my two favorite holidays (Thanksgiving being the other). For a while, Father's Day did not have the importance it once had for me ... but now it is back. I am once again blessed to be able to share this holiday with my father and my rotor baseball partner. It is something that I dearly appreciate - even the arguments about the relative value of Will Venable this year. I know that many of my friends, relatives and acquaintances no longer have that privilege. To them I say, do not mourn - remember and celebrate. The boss and I have raised 4 men to become class human beings - mostly due to their own efforts - but in some small way, we have contributed to what they are today and we have three grandchildren we could NOT be more proud of, as well as daughters-in-law who helped mold those grandchildren.
The last several years have shown us alternatives to things that COULD have turned out differently ... and fortunately, for us, did not. Don't make this holiday about throwing an extra hamburger on the grill for the old man with a $15 Home Depot gift card. Make it about the fact that he paid his dues in full .... and pay some of yours in return. Chances are he will appreciate that much, much more.
To all the dads ... with us or not ....Happy Father's Day.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Another year, old boy. I thought you were nuts for keeping Jayson Werth at 15 units but I couldn't talk you out of it. On the other hand, if the cards fall right, you and your 90 year old butt just may pull this off. The bidding is going to be crucial for you, as you said, but you seem to have your backup plans in place should someone fall through the cracks. I am not in love with your desired corner IF considering I owned him once - but we'll see. Least I know you are still capable of making your own decisions and I am so happy about that. This year I'll be a little more helpful ...you know what was weighing heavily last year ...but he's back and healthy so that's a big plus. Just don't fall in love with your numbers, eh? Big difference between available slots and quality players to fill them.
And one thing ...one of the guys on these boards can't do what I do with you any more ... and I respect his views a whole lot ... so win this thing will ya? Third was nice ...but lets' pull it off this year eh? Still love ya, coach.
Your loving son
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
I sit here today with three bourbons ( or Tennessee sippin' whiskey if you prefer) in me and I don't know what 2016 will bring. My hero suffered a stroke in late August - I thought it was all over ... WRONG! Sumbitch tells me what lineup changes he wants made to his fantasy football teams from his rehab bed ...so he's still got his fastball ... lot slower and tough to understand ...but he's still got it at 91 ... and that AIN'T his radar gun clocking.
People .. I don't write this for an attaboy or a way to go, keep fighting response. If I may be permitted - one of the moderators doesn't get this option any more (and, sorry Perry ... it ain't you). I have done tech writing for 25+ years so I think I have a pretty good idea on how to express myself. Many of the old timers on these boards are gone (Bod,Roche ...even KC Cubs and a certain Chigo fan) but guys like Tampa Bob, Trav, gshannon (or Kelly Leak, if you prefer), brooklyn49 and the like are still around ... and the American holiday of Thanksgiving is almost upon us. So folks, be thankful for what you still have - there are members who would KILL for what I stlll am fortunate enough to have... and I understand that. You're estranged ... you had problems .. you don't like each other? Time to put that on the back burner ....take advantage of it before it's gone and you can't do a damned thing about it. Fix it and talk to your loved ones while you still can.
Forget your pride ...my experience? Pride tastes a lot like chicken. Happy Holidays, Masterballers. And CWK ...hope all is well, matey.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
Catchers are like prostate exams -- comes a time where you can't put if off any longer, so you may as well get it over with and take it up the butt - The Forum Funklord
I'd rather be wrong for the right reasons than right for the wrong reasons - The Forum Funklord
Always remember, never forget, never say always or never. - The Forum Funklord
You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
Thanks, Todd. I remember full well how much you can appreciate this.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams
My wife and I recently welcomed a boy into our household. I hope to share a bond similar with him to what you have written about over the years in this thread - it doesn't have to fantasy or even sports in general, just something that we are both passionate about.
Congratulations, old sport. If you get half of what I had with my father, you and the little lady will be tremendously fortunate. Best wishes and thank you.
These are my views based on my own opinions and observations - your mileage may vary. "KNOW THY LEAGUE" - the Forum Funklord - 4/13/2009 Fantasy is managing stats ... roto is managing teams