Spidey-Bat's 2009 Fantasy Baseball League

[Spidey-Bat]

It's time for my Fantasy Baseball League.

The league is set and our draft is tomorrow (3/1) at 2pm EST.

This thread will be used to discuss the league and such.

Spidey-Bat (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=8131)
cyborg ninja 14 (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=7797) (Cy Ninja14)
Kingfish (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=28204)
Dark Donnie (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=17098)
NewYorkSpider (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=40464)
ih8nyy (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=62238) (Ebby Calvin LaLoosh)
steintym (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=50891) (Steintymers)
Excel (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=25036) (Team XL)
FaT_tONle (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=41176)
Showtime (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=27914)
Captain Planet! (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=50543) (The Orlyioles)
The Incredible Hulk (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=3116) (The Incredible Hulks)

[Captain Planet!]

If any of you guys pick Nick Markakis before me, There'll be hell to pay.

[Kingfish]

What if I just want to pick Wieters before you?

[Captain Planet!]

What if I just want to pick Wieters before you?
There will also be hell to pay.

You can pick Huff, though. :cwink:

[Excel]

Damnitt, I don't think Il be able to make the draft for 2. Ill set my order just in case. I wish Manny would hurry up and sign.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I'll take A-Rod. Roids and all.

[Showtime]

What if I just want to pick Wieters before you?

There will also be hell to pay.

You can pick Huff, though. :cwink:

Get in line on Wieters.

[Kingfish]

See, it would almost be worth it to reach for them just to mess with CP.

[Spidey-Bat]

Damnitt, I don't think Il be able to make the draft for 2. Ill set my order just in case. I wish Manny would hurry up and sign.

Please don't be that much of a homer and pick him.

[NewYorkSpider]

I'll laugh if he does.

[Captain Planet!]

See, it would almost be worth it to reach for them just to mess with CP.
Then you'll be a certified punk-ass, *****-ass, ASS!



I guess you could pick Wieters with your first or second pick and I'd be fine with it, But ya' know, He's starting at AAA.

[Kingfish]

Notice the almost. I'm not gonna spend my draft messing with you, I've got a title to defend for crying out loud...

And Manny will still go in the second round, to Excel or not. At least that's what's been happening in every other league.

[Spidey-Bat]

Everyone who wont be at the draft should put him on the "don't draft" list

[ih8nyy]

If any of you guys pick Nick Markakis before me, There'll be hell to pay.

I just pre ranked Weiters and Markakis 1 and 2 on my draft board.

[Showtime]

See, it would almost be worth it to reach for them just to mess with CP.

One of us should get him and then trade him back and forth all season long.

Please don't be that much of a homer and pick him.

I picked Manny last year and he was huge for me. The guy is a donkey but his stats fit in nicely in a fantasy league.

[Captain Planet!]

I just pre ranked Weiters and Markakis 1 and 2 on my draft board.
His name is Wieters, Goddamnit. :cmad:

[Showtime]

He is going to draft a minor league reliever named Weiters. Ha.

[cyborg ninja 14]

One hour left, feel the tension.

[Kingfish]

Draft is open, who else is here?

[Captain Planet!]

Am I the only one who can't get the draft window to finish loading?

[Captain Planet!]

Bah, I've got 9th pick.

[NewYorkSpider]

edit

[Spidey-Bat]

Good job, everyone.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Fun stuff today everyone. I want to see CP and Donnie duke it out over the Wieters fiasco.

[Captain Planet!]

I... Need... Mah... Wieties.

[Excel]

Ill trade Arod for whoever has Ryan Howard.

[Kingfish]

Twas a good draft, very enjoyable. Some of the rankings on Yahoo seem a bit odd, and the auto-drafters might not be too happy, but it was fun.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Ill trade Arod for whoever has Ryan Howard.

See my offer:o

[Captain Planet!]

Does Spidey-Bat really expect me to give up Grady Sizemore (My 1st pick), For Brian Roberts?

[cyborg ninja 14]

He's the MothaFletching Spidey-Bat, of course!

[Excel]

See my offer:o

Aye...I love Manny but...I need RyHow.

[Spidey-Bat]

Does Spidey-Bat really expect me to give up Grady Sizemore (My 1st pick), For Brian Roberts?

Thanks for sharing my trade offer. I did it to see how much of a homer you are.

[Kingfish]

The real test will be what Donnie gets out of him.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Aye...I love Manny but...I need RyHow.

Or, I trade Manny for Howard, then Howard for A-Rod:huh:

[Excel]

Or, I trade Manny for Howard, then Howard for A-Rod:huh:

I would consider it...I do expect Arod to go on a tear, but I just know hell dissappear in September while Howard lights it up.

[Excel]

Wtf...I was even at the draft how did I get such stacked position players? (though my pitching blows)

[cyborg ninja 14]

I would consider it...I do expect Arod to go on a tear, but I just know hell dissappear in September while Howard lights it up.

I'd rather just deal directly with you as opposed to bringing a third party in. I'll leave the original offer on the table in case you change your mind.

[Excel]

I wont take it (though I love Manram). I have enough OF. Howard can play 1st for me and my current 1st basemen can take his spot at 3rd.

[Kingfish]

Just putting it out there that I could definitely use an upgrade in the OF.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I wont take it (though I love Manram). I have enough OF. Howard can play 1st for me and my current 1st basemen can take his spot at 3rd.
Fair enough


Just putting it out there that I could definitely use an upgrade in the OF.

HMMMMMM...

[Captain Planet!]

Thanks for sharing my trade offer. I did it to see how much of a homer you are.
I guess I'm a big homer.

[Captain Planet!]

Just putting it out there that I could definitely use an upgrade in the OF.
Perhaps my stacked OF could be of interest to you?

[Spidey-Bat]

I guess I'm a big homer.

You're at least not a stupid homer. But I'll keep trying to get Sizemore from you.

[Showtime]

Just putting it out there that I could definitely use an upgrade in the OF.

Not sure I have much for you there, I am weak in that area.

[Kingfish]

Perhaps my stacked OF could be of interest to you?

Parts of it surely are, but you just seem so in love with it...

I have a catcher or maybe a closer to spare if you're into that kind of thing.

[Showtime]

I have 4 closers...

[Kingfish]

Theoretically I have 4 closers. Theoretically.

[Showtime]

You're the man to beat from last year too.

[Spidey-Bat]

I have 2 closers but all of my starters are really good. The worst is Kuroda and Kawakami is an unknown. I've done "closer by committee" with my fantasy teams and it's worked alright.

[Kingfish]

I feel good about my starters. Halladay, Lackey, and I still can't believe Volquez fell that low.

[Showtime]

Starters are definitely better than last year for me.

I had Carmona, Hendrickson, Kendrick, Wakefield, and a took a flier on Escobar.

Now i have Sabathia, Lee, Price, Lowe, and Buehrle.

[Spidey-Bat]

I feel good about my starters. Halladay, Lackey, and I still can't believe Volquez fell that low.

I was going to get Halladay that round if you hadn't gotten him. Volquez was ranked low. Then you had a guy like Nelson Cruz ranked really high, WTF?

I really like my pitching this year. Lincecum, Santana, King Felix, Chris Young, Matt Garza, Kevin Slowey, Jair Jurrjens, Ubaldo Jimenez, Paul Maholm, Hiroki Kuroda, and Kenshin Kawakami. Only bad one is Kawakami b/c he can be Kei Igawa.

[Kingfish]

Jeez, I can just imagine you with Halladay added to those top two. Glad I grabbed him when I did, even if Webb was really the one I wanted.

And if you really want a laugh, check out the rankings on FoxSports. Ridiculous.

[Showtime]

He snagged both Garza and Slowey before I could.

[NewYorkSpider]

I'm really happy with my team. I think I'll have a good offense.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I feel good about my starters. Halladay, Lackey, and I still can't believe Volquez fell that low.

Yeah I was pretty pissed for a bit there that both Volquez and Jurrjens were just sitting there untouched. Damn list, too long:cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

Jeez, I can just imagine you with Halladay added to those top two. Glad I grabbed him when I did, even if Webb was really the one I wanted.

And if you really want a laugh, check out the rankings on FoxSports. Ridiculous.

I did pay a price though. I only have two closers and no back up middle infielders.

[Kingfish]

I'm not that desperate, CP. Offering me your Orioles junk, yeesh...

[Captain Planet!]

I'm not that desperate, CP. Offering me your Orioles junk, yeesh...
Hey hey, Rick Ankiel is Cardinals junk.

[Kingfish]

Ankiel isn't exactly the Cardinal outfielder I'm interested in...

[Captain Planet!]

Ankiel isn't exactly the Cardinal outfielder I'm interested in...
If the right offer comes his way...

[The Incredible Hulk]

completely missed the draft. 2 PM on a Sunday just doesnt work for me. Hope my pre-ranks didnt screw me too badly.

[FaT_tONle]

Missed the draft as well... just wasn't feeling very well on Sunday. 90% of my roster tends to change anyway like two weeks in so it's all good.

[Showtime]

draft dodgers!

[ih8nyy]

My team= Meh.

[Captain Planet!]

I'm pretty happy with my pitching staff.

Hamels
Lester
Matsuzaka
Dempster
Guthrie

But I only have 1 closer.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I was going to get Halladay that round if you hadn't gotten him. Volquez was ranked low. Then you had a guy like Nelson Cruz ranked really high, WTF?
.

Nelson Cruz is going be a steal I tell ya:o

That being said, I feel good about my team even though I have to face you in week 1.

I have Dan Haren, Beckett, Shields, Gallardo, Baker, and Cook. I should get some pretty good numbers if especially Gallardo is healthy this year. So, it's a risk. I love my bullpen, Ziegler is untouchable and Bell will be good despite probably not getting too many saves in San Diego. Also, JJ Putz for K-Rod insurance:up:

I dig most of my lineup, I have sure shots like Youkilis, Longoria and hopefully Utley if he can play well despite that knee surgery. I expect Tulowitski to have a better year, my outfield should be great if Manny gets on a team, Upton has that breakout year I predicted and if this unknown Nelson Cruz delivers. I love having guys like rookie Cameron Maybin and Ian Stewart who I think should produce some good results.

So basically, I'm gunning for you Spidey:cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

Ziegler doesn't get a lot of K's. That combined with his delivery will probably reduce him to set up duties at best.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Ziegler doesn't get a lot of K's. That combined with his delivery will probably reduce him to set up duties at best.

So he isn't closing? It's going to be ducscherer? (I can't spell it so I miffed it intentionally. ****ing doucherer)

[NewYorkSpider]

I believe Joey Devine is going to be the closer.

[Spidey-Bat]

Devine has virtually no closing experience though so Ziegler has the inside track for now.

[Showtime]

I wouldn't be surprised if Devine ended up the closer when it is all said and done.

[Kingfish]

Ziegler will probably start the year as closer, though I'd predict Devine will wind up with the job before too long.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Damn you all, cmon Ziegs, don't let me down!

[Spidey-Bat]

Does anyone have too many OFs and want 1B and/or 3B?

[The Incredible Hulk]

My team has a metric TON of speed, I'm talking like 250 SB's, and absolutely NO power. I'll take any and all offers.

[Spidey-Bat]

My team has a metric TON of speed, I'm talking like 250 SB's, and absolutely NO power. I'll take any and all offers.

You should drop Sheets.

[The Incredible Hulk]

You should drop Sheets.

Already did

[Showtime]

Does anyone have too many OFs and want 1B and/or 3B?

What would be considering too many? I think I have 6.

[Spidey-Bat]

What would be considering too many? I think I have 6.

More than you want or think you need.

[Showtime]

:tumbleweeds:

[Captain Planet!]

I need 1B/3B.

I have OFers. Who you want?

[The Incredible Hulk]

I have OF's falling out my butt. If you have a power hitting corner infielder available, I'm all ears.

[Spidey-Bat]

None of you have probably ever thought of using the Trading Block before but I've put some stuff on it. It's easier than looking for players you want and guessing if that person might want something you have excess of.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I used it but no one else seems to. Nor do they seem to respond to trade offers either. Damn, people. Opening day is just a month away...

[Showtime]

I made one trade all of last year. I traded away Andruw Jones for Jermaine Dye right after the draft.

[Kingfish]

I used the block last year a little bit, but no one seemed to care about it at all, so I stopped checking it. Maybe I'll put something on it, though the same thing will probably happen.

[Spidey-Bat]

I made one trade all of last year. I traded away Andruw Jones for Jermaine Dye right after the draft.

I thought Jerry drafted Dye.

[Showtime]

Nope. Dodgers something or other did.

[Excel]

So about that Arod for Manny trade...

[cyborg ninja 14]

So about that Arod for Manny trade...

Haha:woot:

[Spidey-Bat]

So about that Arod for Manny trade...

I'll trade you Juan Pierre for A-Rod.

[Kingfish]

Hell, I'll trade you Delmon Young for A-Rod.

[cyborg ninja 14]

A-Roid for A-Rod

Wait:huh:

[FaT_tONle]

I need some pitching... I know Spidey Bat has a ton of guys... also looking for third base... no one seems to have a permanent solution there that they'd trade away but if someone has a servicable 3rd basebman that they may be willing to deal... I am all ears... I am looking to dump Howard, Morneau, A. Gonzalez.

[Spidey-Bat]

I need some pitching... I know Spidey Bat has a ton of guys... also looking for third base... no one seems to have a permanent solution there that they'd trade away but if someone has a servicable 3rd basebman that they may be willing to deal... I am all ears... I am looking to dump Howard, Morneau, A. Gonzalez.

I have 3B to trade. I'm interested in Gonzalez. Make me an offer.

[FaT_tONle]

I was trying to work something out for Glaus... maybe him and some of your fourth and fifth pitchers... that's the best I can do. I don't know who you want to deal or keep though.

[Spidey-Bat]

I was trying to work something out for Glaus... maybe him and some of your fourth and fifth pitchers... that's the best I can do. I don't know who you want to deal or keep though.

BTW, you should drop Shaun Marcum. He had TJ surgery in the offseason.



Did someone draft a ton of OFs b/c a few people need them and there's not much on the waivers.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Nelson Cruz hit a home run in the WBC today. Sleeper pick that everyone slept on ftw :up:

[Kingfish]

Yep, not a thing going on. Everybody must be really happy with their team.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Did someone draft a ton of OFs b/c a few people need them and there's not much on the waivers.

I have a ton of speed OF's. Am looking for a power bat preferably a corner infielder.

EDIT: fat_tonie, I accepted your offer. that was a fair and reasonable deal. thanks for countering my original offer. :up:

[Captain Planet!]

Yep, not a thing going on. Everybody must be really happy with their team.
I'm still trying to pry Wieters from Donnie's cold, dead, heartless hands.


No response yet.

[ih8nyy]

I'm still trying to pry Wieters from Donnie's cold, dead, heartless hands.


No response yet.

I would be sitting on him till you gave up everything that matters on your roster.

[Captain Planet!]

I would be sitting on him till you gave up everything that matters on your roster.
That's because you're mean.

[Kingfish]

You want a catcher? I've got a catcher for you. He may not be your man-crush but he's sure a catcher alright.

[Captain Planet!]

You want a catcher? I've got a catcher for you. He may not be your man-crush but he's sure a catcher alright.
I want my Whole-Grain Wieties, But I'll listen to any offer from anyone.

[Kingfish]

You've been sent an offer.

[Captain Planet!]

Oh ****, My computer froze and I accepted the offer before I was done thinking it through.


Oh well. I guess the trade isn't bad, Considering my army of OFers.

[Kingfish]

Look at it this way. You got my fourth rounder for your eighth rounder.

I knew I was gonna regret drafting Martin.

[Captain Planet!]

Now if I could just get rid of one or two of my catchers and get Wieters....

[The Incredible Hulk]

heh in MLB 2K9 Wieters is in the game as "Matt Weathers." I'm guessing he didnt sign a contract with MLBPA by the time the dev was done or something.

[Captain Planet!]

2K sucks anyways.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I think it's awesome. Much better than "The Show"

[Spidey-Bat]

The Show has better batting. 2K has better pitching (at least the 2k7 and previous versions). The pitching animations in The Show are awful. I do like how you can the top/bottom of an inning in The Show. I think The Show's graphics are more visual.

MVP Baseball 2005 is the best baseball game ever though.

[Alex The Great]

Agreed. MVP 05 fo' life. I play it on the Gamecube occasionally :)

ugh, It seems EVERY Mock draft is full on Yahoo....So me, in 2 leagues that have there drafts today are rearing to go. woohoo.


I'm ****ed.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Is anyone else interested in signing up for another league? We need a few people over at Le Soft Parade. If interested, PM me and ill send the league information.

[Spidey-Bat]

NewYorkSpider, I sent you a trade offer. Send me a counter offer if you're interested.

[NewYorkSpider]

That's a pretty decent deal. I accept.

[Spidey-Bat]

You're lucky you accepted my trade offer when you did. Devine is starting the season on the DL and going to see Dr. Andrews.

That's still not as bad as me giving up Carlos Lee for Rafael Furcal the day he goes on the DL for 4 months in one of my other leagues.

[NewYorkSpider]

I knew he had elbow problems, but I didn't think it was too serious.

[Spidey-Bat]

You gave me damaged goods :(

[The Incredible Hulk]

Devine is another guy that cant stay off the DL. I knew it was only a matter of time though I figured he's at least make it to Opening Day. I picked up Ziegler in my auction draft for $1 while some tool bid $8 on Devine.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Yeah, I'm glad I had Ziegler too.

[Spidey-Bat]

I usually get guys like Joe Borowski. Why did he and Todd Jones have to retire? :(

I'll be fine. I got a bunch of back up closers in Chris Ray and Scott Downs. Sherrill has been hit a lot in Spring and will probably end up losing his job anyway. BJ Ryan has blown in spring and is a huge injury risk.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Spidey, I think you need to take a visit to see Dr. Andrews. You're clearly off your game right now.

[Captain Planet!]

Sherrill were probably give up too many late inning runs and Chris Ray & Jim Johnson will be the closers by season's end.

[Kingfish]

Season needs to hurry up and start already.

Last minute worries about your team, anyone? Itching to pull off a blockbuster trade?

[Spidey-Bat]

Season needs to hurry up and start already.

Last minute worries about your team, anyone? Itching to pull off a blockbuster trade?

I briefly contemplated discussing a deal with Showtime for Nathan or Papelbon but I regained sanity.

[Kingfish]

I briefly contemplated discussing a deal with Showtime for Nathan or Papelbon but I regained sanity.

Yeah, since when do you value closers so highly?

[Spidey-Bat]

Yeah, since when do you value closers so highly?

I like to have at least 2. I wanted to get Devine b/c he has more upside than Sherrill.

O Joe Borowski, where art thouh? :csad:

[Kingfish]

Knowing that guy, probably working at Home Depot.

[Captain Planet!]

John Smoltz is a real man. He shops at Lowes.

[Kingfish]

....well that was random.

[Captain Planet!]

You brought up Home Depot, I remembered that Lowe's commercial with John Smoltz.

[Spidey-Bat]

Knowing that guy, probably working at Home Depot.

Assuming he wasn't laid off.

[Kingfish]

Captain, congratulations on gettin' your Wieties.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Tonight, it begins:up: I have Myers starting in one league:csad::o haha

[The Incredible Hulk]

Tonight, it begins:up: I have Myers starting in one league:csad::o haha


Doh! :D

[Spidey-Bat]

Had McCann and Schafer on my teams. Good night for me :up:

[NewYorkSpider]

How come they're not showing the stats from yesterday?

[NewYorkSpider]

I'm having a great fantasy opening day.

Blalock - 3 Run Homer
Dunn - 3 Run Homer
Ramierz - Grand Slam

[Kingfish]

Glad I'm not playing you.

My starters did fine today, except for strikeouts.

[NewYorkSpider]

Webb had an awful performance today. I'm hoping Meche has a better game tomorrow. Fuentes got me a save.

[Spidey-Bat]

My pitchers had a good day.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I have Jason Motte..


That is all.


:(

[Spidey-Bat]

I have Jason Motte..


That is all.


:(

I made an offer to you for him.

[Kingfish]

With that much hype to a single guy, there was bound to be some let down. Didn't think it would happen so quickly or extremely, but you never know...

[NewYorkSpider]

I just noticed you got rid of BB, Spidey-Bat.

[Kingfish]

Not too thrilled with my pitching so far, but the offense seems to be holding its own.

[NewYorkSpider]

My pitching is doing alright. Gavin Floyd has got me 9K's so far tonight. Pelfrey didn't start off too good, but should get me the win tonight. Hopefully Billingsley has a nice game tonight.

I'm concerned about Brandon Webb, though. He's going to miss his game on Sunday, and won't throw off the mound untill Tuesday.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I just noticed you got rid of BB, Spidey-Bat.

BB factors into OPS. So, it still counts.


I'm concerned about Brandon Webb, though. He's going to miss his game on Sunday, and won't throw off the mound untill Tuesday.

You and me both. They said he wasn't going to through for two days.

[NewYorkSpider]

BB factors into OPS. So, it still counts.


I know it still factors in to OPS. I was just pointing out that BB's were missing.

[Spidey-Bat]

IIRC, I had BB for pitchers, not hitters last year. I don't know why I did that.

[NewYorkSpider]

Yeah, you had BB for pitchers. I'm glad that stat is gone.

[Kingfish]

It was pretty much the only thing that punished you for swapping in starting pitchers every day. Still, it's unnecessary to have a negative stat, so I'm glad it's gone too.

[Spidey-Bat]

Yeah, I didn't mean to have that last year. I was hurt by it too since some of my pitchers had high BB rates.

[Showtime]

IIRC, I had BB for pitchers, not hitters last year. I don't know why I did that.

Drunk maybe?

Having a good first matchup with Fat Tonie. Prince Albert had a huge day today which helped me.

[NewYorkSpider]

I hate it when one of my SP faces the Yankees.

I'm off to a pretty good start. I'm almost winning in every category.

[Spidey-Bat]

Drunk maybe?

Having a good first matchup with Fat Tonie. Prince Albert had a huge day today which helped me.

I've been sober my entire life. But I have been drunk with power.

[Spidey-Bat]

My pitchers had a very good week.

BTW NYS, you're welcome for the donation of Kawikami.

[NewYorkSpider]

Thank you, Spidey-Bat. :yay: Sherrill also helped out this week with 2 saves and 4K's. To be honest, I kinda feel bad how that trade went down. I guess that's how it goes.

BTW, I dominated this week. If Brandon Webb hadn't been injured, I probably would've won 13-0-1.

[Spidey-Bat]

Thank you, Spidey-Bat. :yay: Sherrill also helped out this week with 2 saves and 4K's. To be honest, I kinda feel bad how that trade went down. I guess that's how it goes.

BTW, I dominated this week. If Brandon Webb hadn't been injured, I probably would've won 13-0-1.

If you want to drop one of them for me to pick up, feel free to :):(

[NewYorkSpider]

If you want to drop one of them for me to pick up, feel free to :):(

I have two pitchers on the DL. I can't. :csad:

[Spidey-Bat]

I'll do alright. BJ Ryan has blown and will probably lose his job which means Downs will get some save chances.

[NewYorkSpider]

You dominated in the pitching category's.

[Spidey-Bat]

Yep. That's how I intend to win. Only thing I sucked in was saves.

[NewYorkSpider]

I noticed last season that pitching was pretty valuable. I still like having an offense though.

[Spidey-Bat]

Lot of strategies work. I'm really indecisive so I like having mostly pitching. That way it's easier to set up my players for the day. There are maybe 2-3 days all season where a bunch of my starters go and I have to sit one.

[The Incredible Hulk]

And the Hulks come from behind to take out the Oriyoles!

[Kingfish]

Time to tango Spidey.

[Spidey-Bat]

Time to tango Spidey.

Well, you're not going to win in pitching so you better hope your offense has a good week.

[Kingfish]

Ooooooh, that sounds like a challenge. We'll see how it all shakes out.

[Showtime]

Wow. I had Fat Tonie down 11-2, 13-1 all week long. Beats me on the last day 7-5. Well played FT. Well played.

[cyborg ninja 14]

So close to beating Spidey last week. I'll get Hulk this week :up:

[Kingfish]

I love it when you just randomly pick up a pitcher for a day and they throw a complete game shutout.:woot:

[NewYorkSpider]

It was Zach Duke wasn't it? I thought for two good hours on him and Jon Garland to replace Webb while he's on the DL. I picked Jon Garland. :csad: Hopefully he does the same in his next start.

[Kingfish]

However, I'm beginning to reevaluate the whole "Edinson Volquez was sure a bargain" line of thinking...

[Spidey-Bat]

Tonie, you should know I like my pitchers a lot. If you want one, you will need to offer me more.

[FaT_tONle]

You and KingFish are hogging up all the SP available... maybe... just MAYBE... you guys may want to consider dealing one of those guys...

[Spidey-Bat]

Everyone else is hogging all the position players.

Also, you make like 2,000 moves so chances are anyone I like on your team will eventually be available for me to pick up.

[Kingfish]

Hell, I'm glad to take a chance on your recently discarded Mike Aviles.

[NewYorkSpider]

Everyone else is hogging all the position players.

Also, you make like 2,000 moves so chances are anyone I like on your team will eventually be available for me to pick up.

He's dropped/added Hideki Matsui like 4 times in 2 days. What's up with that? :huh:

[Spidey-Bat]

Hell, I'm glad to take a chance on your recently discarded Mike Aviles.

And now I get to pick up Kyle Davies.

He's dropped/added Hideki Matsui like 4 times in 2 days. What's up with that? :huh:

No idea.

[FaT_tONle]

Hell, I'm glad to take a chance on your recently discarded Mike Aviles.

Enjoy... already have two other guys at that postion... and you needed a backup.

[Kingfish]

And now I get to pick up Kyle Davies.

However, I do not feel the need to pick up Chris Ray.

He's dropped/added Hideki Matsui like 4 times in 2 days. What's up with that? :huh:

Certainly an interesting tactic...

[FaT_tONle]

Well I don't know what the deal is with the Yankees and their outfield... too many guys to keep track of... is he the every day DH? Is he coming off the bench? Is he even going to start for them any time soon? I was confused...

[Kingfish]

I'll tell you what's pissing me off is the Cardinals outfield. Ludwick is the hottest one and LaRussa keeps sitting him. It's incredibly aggravating.

[Spidey-Bat]

I'll tell you what's pissing me off is the Cardinals outfield. Ludwick is the hottest one and LaRussa keeps sitting him. It's incredibly aggravating.

And his 9th inning is a carousel.

[The Incredible Hulk]

So close to beating Spidey last week. I'll get Hulk this week :up:

You'll get nothing and like it!

[Kingfish]

I'm willing to trade some starters tonie, but not for your bench players. With all your drops you make it tough to trade with you. Let me know when you want to talk about better players.

[Showtime]

What are you looking for.

[Kingfish]

I'm not actively looking for anything right now. I always listen to offers, but there hasn't been a particular part of my team that screamed to be improved. Just general upgrades, most likely in SS or OF.

[FaT_tONle]

Revised the deal a bit.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I could still use some more power. If you need steals, come see me.

[Spidey-Bat]

I'm so glad I have Lincecum and Santana. I could have Wang and barely get hurt in my pitching stats.

[Kingfish]

Revised the deal a bit.

Now that trade I will definitely be taking.

[Kingfish]

On a related note, if anyone finds themselves in need of a SS, I now have plenty.

[Spidey-Bat]

Your offense is raping me :(

[NewYorkSpider]

Last I looked Donnie was beating me 9-5. My pitching has been awful this week.

[Showtime]

On a related note, if anyone finds themselves in need of a SS, I now have plenty.

Who do you have.

[cyborg ninja 14]

I'm leading Hulk going into the final day. Keep it up boys:up:

[Kingfish]

Your offense is raping me :(

Until those Santana and Lincecum starts, I was up 13-1.

Who do you have.

Furcal, Drew, and Aviles.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Your offense is raping me :(

and there you see the downside of spending two of your highest picks on pitchers.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I'm leading Hulk going into the final day. Keep it up boys:up:

:cmad:

[Spidey-Bat]

and there you see the downside of spending two of your highest picks on pitchers.

The only 4 players I would have taken over Lincecum were gone. Besides, my hitters aren't scrubs. They will get hot.

[FaT_tONle]

The only 4 players I would have taken over Lincecum were gone. Besides, my hitters aren't scrubs. They will get hot.

Didn't you say that about your pitching last year?

[Spidey-Bat]

My pitchers were good last year but this year I have better pitchers.

[NewYorkSpider]

Consider yourself lucky, Dark Donnie. I left this morning with the intentions of getting back at around noon. I just got home at 2:00 and wasn't able to put Gavin Floyd in my starting roation.


My offense and pitching are stinking it up this week. :csad: Donnie's beating me 12-2.

[FaT_tONle]

Now that trade I will definitely be taking.

Btw... pleasure doing business with you, sir.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Hulk and I are both tied for Ks at 55. The Cubs game being postponed prevents him from starting Lilly. Haha:woot:

[Kingfish]

It also prevents Wellemeyer from starting, which keeps me in front in ERA which I somehow got the lead on.

You and me this week Ninja.

Btw... pleasure doing business with you, sir.

And, of course, Volquez picks the day after I trade him to turn it around...

Oh well, nice trading with you.

[NewYorkSpider]

Good matchup Donnie. Got a few more points there in the end. You beat me 9-5.

[Dark Donnie]

Sweet my first win

[cyborg ninja 14]

You and me this week Ninja.



Bring it:o
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[NewYorkSpider]

I face Spidey-Bat this week. His pitching doesn't scare me. :oldrazz:

[Spidey-Bat]

Christ, I lost ERA by 0.03

[The Incredible Hulk]

Hulk and I are both tied for Ks at 55. The Cubs game being postponed prevents him from starting Lilly. Haha:woot:

meh, I'd still lose 8-6. My team didnt hit a lick today.

[FaT_tONle]

Made a couple of trade proposals to Hulk/Darko... I'll be wheeling and dealing pretty much all year.

[Showtime]

Happy with my 9-4 win.

[The Incredible Hulk]

the one thing I dislike about this league's scoring, is that in traditional H2H leagues, if you "beat" your opponent for the week, you get 1 win. So whether you win 14-1 or 8-7. you still only get 1 win. In this league, we basically get 1 win for every category we win in a given week so "beating" your opponent on a given week really has much less significance than by how much you beat them.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Thank God I had Ross Ohlendorf starting today.

Not really, I wish though.

[Dark Donnie]

Damn you Kingfish.....I missed Bruce by minutes :cmad:

[Kingfish]

I'd expect there to be 11 players who would jump on Bruce as soon as tonie released him. So, I consider myself lucky for the moment.:cwink:

[FaT_tONle]

There is a method to the madness.

[Spidey-Bat]

You did go from last to the playoffs last year.

[FaT_tONle]

Nah I missed the playoffs... but I had a shot. Guys just cooled off and I couldn't make up the ground. I don't know how Bruce was ranked that high to begin with... the O-ranks are a joke. Luckily they didn't screw me over completely offensively. Pitching is another story.

[NewYorkSpider]

Well Spidey-Bat, picking up Zimmermann helped you get a W. The bad part is that it was against the Mets.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Dammit Fish, a close week all around.

[Spidey-Bat]

Well Spidey-Bat, picking up Zimmermann helped you get a W. The bad part is that it was against the Mets.

That's why I picked him up, good chance for a W.

[Showtime]

Showtime = 2nd Place

[Kingfish]

Well, my offense has sure gone into a deep freeze this week. Three straight weeks my offense kicks all kinds of ass and now they can't buy a hit.

[Spidey-Bat]

You cannot break the law of averages.

[NewYorkSpider]

My team hasn't done **** since week 1. http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[Spidey-Bat]

Showtime = 2nd Place

Congratulations. You're the best loser :oldrazz:

[Kingfish]

He's gonna rocket past me based on our performances this week.

[Spidey-Bat]

Brian McCann had vision problems and went on the DL. I picked up Saltalamacchia and he's been having vision problems, too. WTF?!

[Showtime]

Brian McCann had vision problems and went on the DL. I picked up Saltalamacchia and he's been having vision problems, too. WTF?!

If Nick Esasky comes out of retirement, stay away from him.

Thanks for showing up Excel.

[Spidey-Bat]

Excel is this year's Jerry.

[Kingfish]

Tonie, I really have no interest in trading you my entire bench for your entire bench. Especially when you'll just drop them all later this week.

[Showtime]

Sorry I didn't respond to your trade Fat Tonie, it wasn't on purpose. Actually you are probably better off for taking back the trade.

[FaT_tONle]

Tonie, I really have no interest in trading you my entire bench for your entire bench. Especially when you'll just drop them all later this week.

It's really not that bad. Yeah I probably pulled the trigger too soon on a couple of guys... but all I have been doing is recycling between the same 3-4 players and the rest of the free agents. I am just trying to free up a roster spot so I can be flexible with all my injuries right now.

[Kingfish]

It's really not that bad. Yeah I probably pulled the trigger too soon on a couple of guys... but all I have been doing is recycling between the same 3-4 players and the rest of the free agents. I am just trying to free up a roster spot so I can be flexible with all my injuries right now.

What I'd really like is to work out a deal for one of those first basemen you've got. If there's anything you want to try for on that.

[FaT_tONle]

Made you another deal Showtime.

As for Morneau and Howards... I need those two chips in case I have another injury later in the year.

[Kingfish]

Remember when no one wanted to draft Manny just because he didn't have a team yet? Heh, heh, yeah...

Sorry, Ninja.

[Kingfish]

As for Morneau and Howards... I need those two chips in case I have another injury later in the year.

That's cool. I can understand that. But, once again, thank you for dropping Jay Bruce. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

[NewYorkSpider]

Kingfish is killing me. :csad: I'm on a 3 week losing streak.

[FaT_tONle]

That's cool. I can understand that. But, once again, thank you for dropping Jay Bruce. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

As long as he's cold when I am playing you I am more than happy.

[Kingfish]

Oh, and thank you. There. That's a thank you for every day in a row that Bruce has homered.

[FaT_tONle]

And thanks for dealing Damon after I added Furcal to that piece.

[Kingfish]

Ah, yes. But of course I traded Damon. As in got something for him. Pretty sure most of the other owners would have given you something for Bruce if you had given any indication you wanted to get rid of him. I know I would have. When I saw that you had dropped him that morning, it was just one of those random WTF moments.