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I remember Rickey loved sliding but admitted he didn't dive for balls in the outfield because he needed to save himself.

Originally posted by GOD Loves You: WOW, Matt, if you really let these fake teams dictate your emotions, you might want to take a step back and reevaluate some things. Life is to short and to precious to worry about things you ultimately have no control over. thanks patrick, you're right. Gotta keep...

Originally posted by rkulaski: Good post. Not quite following the topic but sharing an ordinary night from someone who loves this game... The vicissitudes of playing in the nfbc: Utley hits a 3-run HR tonight just before I'm getting ready to go out for dinner and I'm feeling great and it's the weeke...

Originally posted by Dub: I used to get nervous when Purcey pitched- but now he is a drop. ;) He's a guy that never did anything in the minors until last year. He was somebody I thought about a little bit but ultimately I stayed away from him. His strikeout potential is real but keeping that e.r.a./...

Cueto is rolling through 4 innings. 1 hit, 3 walks, 3 K's. 5th inning, gets 2 outs. Then comes up the almighty Roy Oswalt. He must have intimidated Cueto enough for him to totally miss the plate. Cueto goes full count on Roy (not Hobbs). Walks him? What's he thinking? Put the damn ball right down th...

I made the post based on a number of instances but have apologized to "Doughie" on the side. Rough night, overreacted to his comment. Time to move on.

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: quote:Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox: His strikeout potential is exciting. His first start might be shaky, hopefully he keeps his walks down. This post is an instant classic from nine months ago. :D [/QUOTE]Trust me, I was all over the people who dropped $600-$...

His strikeout potential is exciting. His first start might be shaky, hopefully he keeps his walks down. Tough matchup vs. Carpenter.

Why not have both, 12 team and 15 team online championships? Something is gonna have to give if there's 800-1000 teams in the near future, at some point the overall prizes loses it's allure. The 12 team leagues will appease to a certain crowd, especially those switching over from other sites/rotisse...

Originally posted by Ryan Carey: Nothing against Encarnacion as the breakout choice, but he was drafted in the middle part of all drafts. He may indeed take the next step to the elite, but he hardly qualifies as a "breakout" IMO - my choice is a guy from the reserve rounds and in some cases the waiv...

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation: quote:Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox: With 12 team leagues and $40,000 on the line, there are going to be some drops this year that will bring leagues into an uproar. Since there are so many more quality players available via free agency, I'm wondering how...

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS: quote:Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox: quote:Originally posted by Dub: quote:Originally posted by RedRum: Pavano just retired did anyone really draft him? [/QUOTE]It's true. The fact people even talk about these guys, Pavano, Glavine, Blanton etc. makes me embar...

With 12 team leagues and $40,000 on the line, there are going to be some drops this year that will bring leagues into an uproar. Since there are so many more quality players available via free agency, I'm wondering how often Greg will have to make a decision as to whether a player is taken out of th...

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

come on crazy, how many of those were legit blown saves, for both parties? you know that that was a misleading statement.

You are right. It was a misleading statement.

Originally posted by eddiejag: YES i agree about Rodney owner,s.Come's and protect's a one run lead and fan's all three batter's.Especially the way closer's are blowing saves. Great start. It's a nice start. Funny how few people feel Rodney (20th rounder) can get the job done (34 saves/25 blown) whi...

giving up 4 earned runs and 7 hits allowed, uh oh. You want to see some improvement this year. Then he allows one baserunner over the next 2 1/3 innings. 6 innings - 8 hits allowed - 4 earned runs - 1 walk - 9 K's. I'm feeling much better. Nice game, 9 K's to 1 walk. Only allowed one homer (for him ...

Originally posted by Dub: quote:Originally posted by RedRum: Pavano just retired did anyone really draft him? [/QUOTE]It's true. The fact people even talk about these guys, Pavano, Glavine, Blanton etc. makes me embarrassed for the people who actually drafted them. Did anyone really think they would...

Originally posted by Ryan Carey: The real unanswered question is - who does Gekko really want??? I have an idea that it could well be the guy who put D Murphy on the bench 2 of the first three games. If I had to guess, it's Marlon Byrd he likes, put the attention on Murphy then grab Byrd on the cheap.

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation: quote:Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox: after watching Mike Cameron hit a bullet off of Brian Wilson's head. "He wasn't trying to hit a line drive off his head". The man is a genius in disguise. Joe Martinez - Not Brian Wilson You're going to scare the s*** ...

after watching Mike Cameron hit a bullet off of Brian Wilson's head.



"He wasn't trying to hit a line drive off his head".



The man is a genius in disguise.

4 1/3 innings - 3 hits allowed - 2 walks - 10 K's.



He's for real and he should be up with the club sometime in May.

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

The Royals signed Farnsworth to a 9 million dollar contract to do what he does best.

Today he did what he does best. You continually crack me up with your "signature" and posts.



Keep it up.

Last year he didn't hit his 2nd homer until June 29th. 2 homers in first 2 games, and 3 walks in his 3rd game (most ever in short career). I'm no longer worried about him. I think everybody who drafts him is hoping for .300-25-100 out of the SS/MI slot. It's early for sure, you don't want to overrat...

3 innings - 8 hits allowed - 7 earned runs. He's not a bad major league pitcher but for fantasy, that's another story. For his career he's shown he's a high e.r.a., high whip, low K pitcher who now pitches in one of the best hitter's parks in baseball. Hmmm, recipe for disaster? I think his post sea...

Drafting out the 14th spot on March 28th: Mauer, Joe C - 9th round - tough call, injury risk. I wasn’t planning on drafting him, but 9th round before the turn, tough. (looks like now he only misses 1 month) Posada, Jorge C - 12th round - I love this catcher tandem while most teams have 1 or 2 scrubs...