R.Church and D.Murphy_Available?

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:39 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by Quahogs:

Since you asked - if it was between the two you'd for sure go after Church. You're a bit of a Church guy - you held onto him a long time last season well into his post concussion syndrome. You WILL be bidding on him aggressively since your OF depth is spotty and 2 that are starting make you a little nervous.

You dropped 1/4 of your FAAB budget last week but won't hesitate to spend THIS week either. You were hamstrung after the Scherzer bid last year and still came out ok. This give you confidence that you can operate on shoestring budget. very nicely done! how much do you recommend bidding on my first priority, let's say church? [/QUOTE]However it's not really an either or scenario. You actually don't trust either to get you the required OF ab's. You'll throw a cursory bid out there but there's another player you're targeting. Someone you'll get on the cheap.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:51 am

Originally posted by Quahogs:

However it's not really an either or scenario. You actually don't trust either to get you the required OF ab's. You'll throw a cursory bid out there but there's another player you're targeting. Someone you'll get on the cheap. if a put $75 on church and murphy, would u consider that "cursory"?

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:55 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by Quahogs:

However it's not really an either or scenario. You actually don't trust either to get you the required OF ab's. You'll throw a cursory bid out there but there's another player you're targeting. Someone you'll get on the cheap. if a put $75 on church and murphy, would u consider that "cursory"? [/QUOTE]I'd go $152, what's another $2 ? Or maybe 2 or 3 over that ...

Red Sox Nation · Post by **Red Sox Nation** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:15 am

Gekko: At our auction I don't recall you bidding on Carpenter or Josh Johnson. You give us all this great advice on the message board but you don't practice it yourself. Misinformation?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:26 am

How much you got left? $750? Go $375 on Church, and $350 on Murphy. Leave yourself $25 for the rest of the season.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:30 am

Just like any tout...it's a win-win.

Tell 1/2 truth and 1/2 lie and keep 'em guessing.

If they compile a list of your posts...call them a stalker!!!

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:41 am

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation:

Gekko: At our auction I don't recall you bidding on Carpenter or Josh Johnson. You give us all this great advice on the message board but you don't practice it yourself. Misinformation? when i locked up lester, cbill, and beckett, most of my $ dedicated to SP was off the table...unfortunatley

i also spent for poodles so a lot of my money was off the table early. next year, i'll try harder to do better.

[ April 09, 2009, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko II ]

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:41 am

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

Just like any tout...it's a win-win.

Tell 1/2 truth and 1/2 lie and keep 'em guessing.

If they compile a list of your posts...call them a stalker!!!

1/2 lies???? i don't do lies

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:47 am

Josh Johnson was a player i really wanted and wassick to see him on Gekko's sleeper list.I was still able to get him in four of my seven leagues.

In the ultimate i was two pick's away from him in the 9th round and thought for sure he was mine till i heard Childs say Josh Johnson.I was in such shock that i had to pass on my turn,first time that ever happened.I just didnt like any starters like Johnson in that spot so finally took my 2nd closer.

Yeah that sucked.

SlackerDan · Post by **SlackerDan** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:26 pm

Well I guess I helped create the "weakest league" in the NFBC. We dropped Church before the season even started, what the heck were we thinking? I guess the only good that came out of it was we picked up Emilio Bonifacio for him. Not a bad trade, since I feel Sheffield WILL get PT. And who is he going to take it from .... RF Ryan Church. Shef will hit against lefties in the coming days and then once Church goes on the DL, because he does every year ... will play everyday. Eitherway, we are ok the move and happy to allow someone to bid 300+ on a soon to be platoon player.

SlackerDan

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:00 pm

Nice pickup Slackerdan on Bonifacio,he could be the pickup of the year.I sTILL LIKE Church and even in a platoon he should get 450 at bat's.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:03 pm

Originally posted by SlackerDan:

Well I guess I helped create the "weakest league" in the NFBC. We dropped Church before the season even started, what the heck were we thinking? I guess the only good that came out of it was we picked up Emilio Bonifacio for him. Not a bad trade, since I feel Sheffield WILL get PT. And who is he going to take it from .... RF Ryan Church. Shef will hit against lefties in the coming days and then once Church goes on the DL, because he does every year ... will play everyday. Eitherway, we are ok the move and happy to allow someone to bid 300+ on a soon to be platoon player.

SlackerDan Everyone seems to think Sheff will only platoon with Church. Then you better hope Murphy keeps hitting. Church is underrated, he was last year and is this year too. Before the concussion last season, he was hitting .300 and on pace for 30 HRs over 540 ABs. Even if you don't think he keeps up that pace, a .285, 25 HR season was coming. He looked good today and he's healthy. Church should get a minimum of 450 ABs but more likely around 500 ABs.

As far as health goes, I'd be more concerned about Sheffield's and, if Sheff hits the DL, then you're looking at 600 ABs.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:09 pm

In regards to your post, GG, I'm sure you noticed

Murphy's name lacking from the box score today against a RHP.

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:11 pm

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.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:25 pm

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. Could be. Maybe it's the guy who batted cleanup today 2 spots above the guy you mentioned. I know others will bid on him after today's performance.

Crazy Like a Fox · Post by **Crazy Like a Fox** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:58 pm

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.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:09 pm

some of you guys probably suffer from ADD!!

byrd is on the short end of being a part-timer. andruw is on the short end of being a part-timer.

wih that said, i expect these guys to go for bIg BuCkS after the game last night, unless they are both on the bench against the remaining righties this week!!!

childs...warm up the Andruw bid!!!! he's BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:22 am

Thinking this though…

I may have to lower my D.Murphy bid. If Byrd AND A.Jones are going to be cutting into his time (not sure about this), they will all lose out. Clearly, Hamilton and Cruz will be everyday players, so that leaves one spot for three guys. Ugh. Time to ramp up the Church bid!!! Remember, the highest I’ll go on Church is $150.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:15 pm

Looks like the thread worked. Good job GG:

NFBC New York League 6

Waiver Draft on 04/12

The Red Rockets Ryan Church (RF) 311 301

The Red Rockets David Murphy (LF) 123 5

$434 for Church and Murphy. Gekko, that was you with the $301 runner-up bid, right?