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One of us in each league owns him. Nineteen of us started him (including me), but since his first week he has gotten us exactly one run and he is 0-10 in his last three games....



How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? My patience is running out fast!

Washington is hitting him 9th vs. right handers, not a good sign.

Gekko where are you on this one? ... should Ben be dropped yet, he's stinking up the place, going 1-16 after a couple nice games. And batting 9th. Is he worth a roster spot - would anyone in their right mind keep him in the lineup?

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Gekko where are you on this one? ... should Ben be dropped yet, he's stinking up the place, going 1-16 after a couple nice games. And batting 9th. Is he worth a roster spot - would anyone in their right mind keep him in the lineup? what do u mean? he's fine as a CI or Utility guy.



further...i have him as a top tier first basemen. I have four of them on my team actually. kinda like you have four #1 SP. :rolleyes: Remember that line?



go fishing for the Great White...don't be surprised when he bites!

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Gekko where are you on this one? ... should Ben be dropped yet, he's stinking up the place, going 1-16 after a couple nice games. And batting 9th. Is he worth a roster spot - would anyone in their right mind keep him in the lineup? what do u mean? he's fine as a CI or Utility guy.



further...i have him as a top tier first basemen. I have four of them on my team actually. kinda like you have four #1 SP. :rolleyes: Remember that line?



go fishing for the Great White...don't be surprised when he bites! [/QUOTE]I do remember, here are my best so far ...



Zambrano 3.20/1.07

Wolf 1.42/0.89

Olsen 0.00/0.71

Kuo 2.25/1.25



... looks like I do have 4! And maybe 6 later in the year after Pedro and CC get healthy/ straightened out

Now if Kuo could only pitch 5 innings!!!!

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

Now if Kuo could only pitch 5 innings!!!! Good point, rather than 4 I should say 3+2/3.

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Gekko where are you on this one? ... should Ben be dropped yet, he's stinking up the place, going 1-16 after a couple nice games. And batting 9th. Is he worth a roster spot - would anyone in their right mind keep him in the lineup? what do u mean? he's fine as a CI or Utility guy.



further...i have him as a top tier first basemen. I have four of them on my team actually. kinda like you have four #1 SP. :rolleyes: Remember that line?



go fishing for the Great White...don't be surprised when he bites! [/QUOTE]I do remember, here are my best so far ...



Zambrano 3.20/1.07

Wolf 1.42/0.89

Olsen 0.00/0.71

Kuo 2.25/1.25



... looks like I do have 4! And maybe 6 later in the year after Pedro and CC get healthy/ straightened out [/QUOTE]Duke - with a staff like that, you must be doing very well!

ERA:

excl/CC = 3.78

excl/CC and Joe = 3.15.

excl/CC, Joe and Pedro = 2.86

excl/CC, Joe and Pedro and Pena = 2.61



So yes, I'm pleased in that I don't expect these 4 pitchers who I think combined will have a sub-4.00 ERA to continue at their 11.48 pace over the course of the season.

just saw cc last night at dinner. pizza 1st followed by 24 oz. steak and a gallon of ice cream for dessert. said the 400 lbs he is carrying is not effecting his pitching at all.

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? How can I even think about getting rid of him? He's the next Carlos Pena!

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? How can I even think about getting rid of him? He's the next Carlos Pena! [/QUOTE]That best case scenario won't pan out, how about Scott Hatteberg?

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? How can I even think about getting rid of him? He's the next Carlos Pena! [/QUOTE]That best case scenario won't pan out, how about Scott Hatteberg? [/QUOTE]From the penthouse to the outhouse!

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? How can I even think about getting rid of him? He's the next Carlos Pena! [/QUOTE]That best case scenario won't pan out, how about Scott Hatteberg? [/QUOTE]From the penthouse to the outhouse! [/QUOTE]As our friend Carlos Pena would say, Que sera, sera.

Originally posted by headhunters:

just saw cc last night at dinner. pizza 1st followed by 24 oz. steak and a gallon of ice cream for dessert. said the 400 lbs he is carrying is not effecting his pitching at all. And a Michelob Utlra because he is watching his carb intake!

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

How long are you, my Ben Broussard Brethren, going to stick with him? How can I even think about getting rid of him? He's the next Carlos Pena! [/QUOTE]No, he is not (and hopefully I never posted he was), but I was high on him going into the season. I thought he could hit 20-25 HR with a decent BA. He is a streaky hitter, so maybe he will come around. I am not necessarily thinking of cutting him, but the bench is getting closer and closer if he does not have a good weekend.