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Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 08:27 AM
I figured we should start one of these threads. Kind of like a trash talking thread, but more subtle.
Post bits of news about players here that you "just want to share, because you thought the league would like to know..." and you "don't even know who has the guy, but I figured I would just put it out there..."
I'll start off.
I don't know who has this guy, but I thought this was interesting:
Rick Ankiel will attempt to convert to a full-time outfielder, effective immediately.
That was sudden. Ankiel looked great last September, but says his mechanics were scrambled when he injured his elbow in winter ball. Ankiel was quite erractic early this spring. ''This whole time, that frustration has built up. I just really felt like it was eroding my spirits and starting to affect my personality off the field as well,'' Ankiel said Tuesday. Ankiel is out of options, so he'll need to make the team as an outfielder or get cut. Given the circumstances, it's a lot more likely that he'll be able to clear waivers now.
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 08:29 AM
Eff! I thought he would be a $1 diamond in the rough...
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 08:31 AM
Found this tidbit intriguing...
Garrett Atkins went 3-for-4 with three runs scored today. He's batting .500 in 16 at-bats.
Atkins' glove probably won't keep him from playing regularly all season long. He has a chance to be one of the National League's top fantasy third basemen. Mar. 10 - 8:30 pm et
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 08:32 AM
Hmmmm. thought provoking...
After going 0-for-3 yesterday, Richie Sexson is now 0-for-12 this spring.
Normally 12 at-bats are not even worth noticing, but Sexson is a unique case. He is coming back from a serious shoulder injury that wiped out nearly his entire 2004 season and there are plenty of concerns about his ability to regain elite power-hitter status. ''I haven't played in a game since April,'' Sexson said. ''That's 10 months. Everybody usually gets four months off. So I've got a lot of catching up to do.'' Mar. 11 - 3:57 am et
Found this tidbit intriguing...
Garrett Atkins went 3-for-4 with three runs scored today. He's batting .500 in 16 at-bats.
Atkins' glove probably won't keep him from playing regularly all season long. He has a chance to be one of the National League's top fantasy third basemen. Mar. 10 - 8:30 pm et
Yeah, too bad it's a mixed league, and he's behind guys like
A-Rod
Rolen
Beltre
Mora
Blalock
etc...
We know how well ST stats translate into regular season performance... ;)
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:13 AM
Yeah, too bad it's a mixed league, and he's behind guys like
A-Rod
Rolen
Beltre
Mora
Blalock
etc...
We know how well ST stats translate into regular season performance... ;)
Whoa, I wasn't posting it for any particular reason, I just found it interesting...
Whoa, I wasn't posting it for any particular reason, I just found it interesting...
Oh yeah...I'm sure. :-ponder-: ;)
yanksphan
03-11-05, 09:35 AM
Whoa, I wasn't posting it for any particular reason, I just found it interesting...
This is "interesting" too...not for any particular reason though, it just is...
"Dallas McPherson will be sidelined 2-4 weeks after receiving an epidural shot to his lower back to treat a protruding disk."
An epidural shot!??!? Thats what they give women when the pain from birthing is too much to handle. Interesting....
Maybe he's pregnant? That can cause back pain... :D
yanksphan
03-11-05, 09:45 AM
Hmmmm. thought provoking...
After going 0-for-3 yesterday, Richie Sexson is now 0-for-12 this spring.
Normally 12 at-bats are not even worth noticing, but Sexson is a unique case. He is coming back from a serious shoulder injury that wiped out nearly his entire 2004 season and there are plenty of concerns about his ability to regain elite power-hitter status. ''I haven't played in a game since April,'' Sexson said. ''That's 10 months. Everybody usually gets four months off. So I've got a lot of catching up to do.'' Mar. 11 - 3:57 am et
He's gonna need to step it up if he wants to compete with Tejada for the batting title...:
The Baltimore Sun reports Miguel Tejada is 2-for-17 this spring, and at least one scout has noted his added weight.
yanksphan
03-11-05, 09:46 AM
Maybe he's pregnant? That can cause back pain... :D
so can Man-boobs.... :eek: :wtf:
Soriambi
03-11-05, 10:03 AM
You guys are all picking on our rookie 3B. :D
I thought that was a weird tidbit, Kev, on Atkins. "His glove will probably keep him from playing too much, but he'll be one of the top NL 3B." :ponder:
And he might be behind those guys that Eric mentioned, but at $1, he'll be a much better bargain. Especially if he keeps up his pace and hits .500 over a full season. ;)
so can Man-boobs.... :eek: :wtf:
You know this from first hand experience? :lol:
yanksphan
03-11-05, 10:12 AM
You know this from first hand experience? :lol:
Fortunately, no. My 6'1", 165lb frame has no room for em... :lol:
From sportsline:
The Seattle Times reports that Richie Sexson passed a huge test when he checked his swing in a third-inning at-bat against San Diego in a spring training game. "He actually had two check swings," said trainer Rick Griffin. "On the first one, I kind of wince and waited to see if there was any effect from it. But he was fine." Sexson injured his shoulder last year on a check swing. (Updated 03/04/2005).
FANTASY ANALYSIS
Sexson's owners should be relieved after this test for two reasons: 1. His injury withstood the hack and 2. He didn't hold back at all during the at-bat. His power should reach the fences in Seattle better than most, so don't leave him on the board because of his new address.
Hitman23
03-11-05, 06:09 PM
Magglio Ordonez, RF DET
News: Detroit outfielder Maggio Ordonez made his spring training debut Friday against the Yankees, batting cleanup between Ivan Rodriguez and Dmitri Young and serving as the designated hitter. He hit a two-run homer in his second at-bat against New York's Kevin Brown.
Analysis: Monitor Magglio's progress this spring closely. If he can prove that he's fully recovered from his knee injury and back to his old form, he could be a stealhate to be happy about Brown giving up a HR, but nice :cool:
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:07 PM
Dallas McPherson (javascript:newWin('/cgi/flb/request.dll?PLAYERCARD&nPlayerID=7353'))'s chances at being the Angels' opening day starter at third base took a serious hit on Wednesday, when he had an epidural for a herniated disc in his lower back. He'll miss two to four weeks, making it likely Robb Quinlan (javascript:newWin('/cgi/flb/request.dll?PLAYERCARD&nPlayerID=7192')) will begin the year as the team's starter. McPherson is now a risky draft selection, as back problems can rob a player of some of his power, and he's still a riks for batting average.
Rutt-Roh, Reorge...
Soriambi
03-11-05, 09:09 PM
Rutt-Roh, Reorge...
That's been around since the day after we drafted him or so. :o Hopefully they DL him.
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:16 PM
That's been around since the day after we drafted him or so. :o Hopefully they DL him.
Oh, I wasn't posting it for any reason other than I thought it was interesting. I didn't even know who ownerd him...
Soriambi
03-11-05, 09:19 PM
Oh, I wasn't posting it for any reason other than I thought it was interesting. I didn't even know who ownerd him...
Likely story. ;) Nah, This is a good idea for a thread. It's just been more depressing news for my team than anything, so far. :lol:
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:30 PM
Likely story. ;) Nah, This is a good idea for a thread. It's just been more depressing news for my team than anything, so far. :lol:
Make yourself feel better: Go find something about someone else's team...:lol:
yanksphan
03-11-05, 09:40 PM
Make yourself feel better: Go find something about someone else's team...:lol:
Ooh! Ooh! I have one!!
The hamstring injury Mariners closer Eddie Guardado sustained while participating in conditioning drills could sideline him for "two or three weeks," manager Mike Hargrove said Friday. "We think he is going to be OK and hope there are things we can do to shorten the time period," Hargrove said. "Time will tell, but it looks like it could be two or three weeks."
Guardado hurt his right hamstring Thursday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex while chasing a baseball thrown by strength and conditioning coach Al Wirtala.
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:44 PM
Guardado hurt his right hamstring Thursday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex while chasing a baseball thrown by strength and conditioning coach Al Wirtala
God lord, what is he, a f*cking golden retriever?
Snatch Catch
03-11-05, 09:46 PM
Hey Kevin- Do you have to have back problems to play for the Sqeakawatts?
Bret Boone (back spasms) missed his third straight spring game on Friday against Colorado.
Do you have higher worth if you have to get a spinal tap?
Soriambi
03-11-05, 10:37 PM
Hey Kevin- Do you have to have back problems to play for the Sqeakawatts?
As a matter of fact, yes. Yes you do. So you'd best screw up your back if you want to play for us some day!
yanksphan
03-12-05, 09:39 AM
As a matter of fact, yes. Yes you do. So you'd best screw up your back if you want to play for us some day!
This guy could be your sleeper MVP
Roberto Alomar didn't play today and is expected to miss another four or five due to a strained back.
''Last year, I had a problem in my upper back. This is more lower back,'' Alomar said. ''I think the fields are a little bit hard right now and there's a lot of standing around. Just one of those things, you play for so many years.'' Alomar is 0-for-10 this spring. If he struggles to bounce back from the injury, maybe he could lose his starting job to Jorge Cantu. Mar. 11 - 9:15 pm et
I smell an add/drop coming.... :D
Soriambi
03-12-05, 10:43 AM
This guy could be your sleeper MVP
I smell an add/drop coming.... :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
We're actually planning on picking up Michael Jackson:
The judge apparently did not punish Jackson for his tardiness, which his lawyer blamed on a serious back problem that required treatment at a hospital.
http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?news=184293
yanksphan
03-12-05, 04:25 PM
This guy could be your sleeper MVP
I smell an add/drop coming.... :D
uh..oh...LOGJAM at 2B on team Soreback
Mar 12 Boone, out three days with a sore back, said he will play Saturday, the Seattle Times reports. Recommendation: "Last year I played with pain in my back at a six, on a scale of 1 to 10, this felt like a nine at first, but now's it's a one," Boone said.
yanksphan
03-13-05, 11:09 AM
Very interesting...glad I didn't draft the bum (http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/03/13/sections/sports/pro/article_441262.php). ;)
Manager Mike Scioscia said Dallas McPherson won't resume baseball activities for another week to 10 days. He is unlikely to play in a game before March 23, making him unlikely to be healthy in time for opening day. He has a protruding disc in his lower back. ...
chanman7483
03-13-05, 11:30 AM
The Baltimore Sun reports Miguel Tejada is 2-for-17 this spring, and at least one scout has noted his added weight.
:giveup: damn you phan
Soriambi
03-14-05, 03:08 PM
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050314&content_id=966677&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
MESA, Ariz. -- Mark Prior will be sidelined indefinitely because of inflammation in his right elbow, which the Chicago Cubs pitcher says is different from the discomfort he felt last spring
Snatch Catch
03-14-05, 03:11 PM
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050314&content_id=966677&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
I wonder what setting $38 on fire sounds like... :-ponder-:
Soriambi
03-14-05, 03:13 PM
I wonder what setting $38 on fire sounds like... :-ponder-:
I needed to post something-everyone was ganging up on my team's bad backs. :lol:
Eddie Guardado is also out for 2-3 weeks.
http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050311&content_id=964379&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea
Hitman23
03-14-05, 03:35 PM
I wonder what setting $38 on fire sounds like... :-ponder-:BURN!!! :lol:
And so the first big name goes down....
Hitman23
03-14-05, 03:36 PM
I needed to post something-everyone was ganging up on my team's bad backs. :lol:
Eddie Guardado is also out for 2-3 weeks.
http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050311&content_id=964379&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=seaI accounted for this already which is why I didn't go after him. I have enough injury risks on my team. My big mistake was Garet Anderson. I wish I could take that pick back.
yanksphan
03-14-05, 09:29 PM
My big mistake was Garet Anderson. I wish I could take that pick back.
You already got one pick back....GOSH!!
Snatch Catch
03-15-05, 06:09 AM
I don't even want to know...
Joe Mauer, C MIN
News: The team's official website reports Mauer visited an oral surgeon on Monday due to an infection in his mouth.
Hitman23
03-15-05, 07:42 AM
You already got one pick back....GOSH!!true.... :lol: okay I'll stop bitching.
You already got one pick back....GOSH!!
true.... :lol: okay I'll stop bitching.
Wow! yanksphan has amazing powers! Too bad he couldn't use them on George and Brian. ;) :lol:
yanksphan
03-15-05, 09:06 AM
Wow! yanksphan has amazing powers! Too bad he couldn't use them on George and Brian. ;) :lol:
*waves hand in front of Eric's face*
You WILL trade me RJ and Crawford for Clement and JDDrew.
/end jedi mind trick
*waves hand in front of Eric's face*
You WILL trade me RJ and Crawford for Clement and JDDrew.
/end jedi mind trick
Doing my best "Jabba" laugh:
"Your mind powers will not work on me, boy."
Hitman23
03-15-05, 09:50 AM
Doing my best "Jabba" laugh:
"Your mind powers will not work on me, boy."
"I'm a Toydarian, mind tricks don't work on me. Only money."
Snatch Catch
03-15-05, 02:03 PM
Uh-oh...can you hear that value dropping?
Rumor has it new manager Willie Randolph is considering hitting future star David Wright (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=7382) eighth in the order.
Hitman23
03-15-05, 02:23 PM
Uh-oh...can you hear that value dropping?The Evil Empire will not stand for this. Willie will be dealt with immediately.
bakntime
03-15-05, 03:54 PM
You already got one pick back....GOSH!!Please tell me you said this out loud in the Napoleon Dynamite voice :lol:
yanksphan
03-15-05, 05:37 PM
Please tell me you said this out loud in the Napoleon Dynamite voice :lol:
I said it like infinity times. GOSH!
Freakin idiot.
Snatch Catch
03-15-05, 06:21 PM
I've never heard of him- who has this guy?
Aaron Rowand, CF CHW
News: Aaron Rowand, penciled into the No. 2 hole in the White Sox lineup, is batting .520 (13-25) this spring and hit two home runs in Monday's win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Chicago's center fielder hit .310 last year in 140 games and hit 24 homers while chipping in with 17 SBs. He had value heading into the spring but with his hot start, he could end up being a steal.
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050315&content_id=968585&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Steve Trachsel, who has pitched more than 173 innings in each of the last nine seasons, could miss up to six months after it was learned the veteran right-hander has a herniated disc.
Trachsel, who was expected to be the Mets No. 4 or 5 starter entering the season, on Wednesday saw Los Angeles-based back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed tests on the hurler. MRI and X-rays performed Sunday initially disclosed the disc problem.
Sources indicated that surgery is likely, and if Trachsel undergoes the procedure, he could miss at least six months. If surgery is not deemed necessary, Trachsel could miss as little as three months.
bakntime
03-16-05, 07:13 AM
I said it like infinity times. GOSH!
Freakin idiot.Yes :lol: :lol:
Hitman23
03-16-05, 09:35 AM
News: Anderson was scratched from Tuesday's spring game due to right knee tendinitis. "We're going to let him take a step back and let him have a couple of days," manager Mike Scioscia said. f*ckin-a man. :mad:
yanksphan
03-16-05, 09:39 AM
News: The Boston Globe reports Manny Ramirez will hit third in the Red Sox lineup this season. David Ortiz will hit fourth.
News: The Boston Globe reports David Ortiz will hit third in the Red Sox lineup. Manny Ramirez will hit fourth.
:wtf:
Between this and the Schilling opening day saga, I'd say these guys are as confused as we are.
:wtf:
bakntime
03-16-05, 10:54 AM
:wtf:
Between this and the Schilling opening day saga, I'd say these guys are as confused as we are.
:wtf:WTF? :lol: :lol: :lol:
<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD class=bg1 align=left colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Ramirez to hit third</TD><TD align=right>Updated 3/16/05</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD class=bg4 align=left colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Ramirez, Manny (http://nyyfanscom.baseball.sportsline.com/players/playerpage/7996) LF BOS</TD><TD align=right>Free Agent</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD align=left>News: The Boston Globe reports Manny Ramirez will hit third in the Red Sox lineup this season. David Ortiz will hit fourth. </TD><TD align=left>Analysis: Ramirez had a much higher batting average hitting fourth last season compared to hitting third, but it shouldn't alter his value. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>
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</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD class=bg1 align=left colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Ortiz to hit third</TD><TD align=right>Updated 3/16/05</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD class=bg4 align=left colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Ortiz, David (http://nyyfanscom.baseball.sportsline.com/players/playerpage/8236) DH BOS</TD><TD align=right></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top align=right height=17><TD align=left>News: The Boston Globe reports David Ortiz will hit third in the Red Sox lineup. Manny Ramirez will hit fourth. "It basically comes down to comfort," manager Terry Francona said. "David likes to hit third. I think David understands this has a chance to work for us."</TD><TD align=left>Analysis: Ortiz hit for a better batting average in the third spot last season, so the move is a positive for his value. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
chanman7483
03-16-05, 05:49 PM
Not sure if this has been posted yet, butI read something interesting about Matt Clement on Yahoo...
Bust
Matt Clement, Boston
Clement leaves the friendly confines of Wrigley Field for the equally venerable and mystical Fenway Park. In doing so, he'll face top-tier offenses every night. Clement got off to a strong first-half start in 2004 before a myriad of injuries conspired to slow him miserably. He managed a frightening 5.90 ERA in the second half and walked nearly five hitters per nine innings pitched. Those numbers in the AL East will be disastrous.
chanman7483
03-17-05, 01:48 PM
ahem...
Barry Bonds has second operation on right knee, likely will miss opening day
By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
March 17, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds pushed his surgically repaired right knee so hard that the San Francisco Giants became concerned he might be doing too much. Yet, after 19 major league seasons, the team trusted Bonds knows his body best.
But on Thursday, Bonds underwent a second operation on the knee -- a setback that makes it unlikely the slugger will be ready for opening day.
While the Giants offered no timetable for Bonds' return, it took the seven-time NL MVP more time than expected to recover from the original surgery on the knee on Jan. 31.
ahem...
Barry Bonds has second operation on right knee, likely will miss opening day
By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
March 17, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds pushed his surgically repaired right knee so hard that the San Francisco Giants became concerned he might be doing too much. Yet, after 19 major league seasons, the team trusted Bonds knows his body best.
But on Thursday, Bonds underwent a second operation on the knee -- a setback that makes it unlikely the slugger will be ready for opening day.
While the Giants offered no timetable for Bonds' return, it took the seven-time NL MVP more time than expected to recover from the original surgery on the knee on Jan. 31.
What a bum! ;)
Soriambi
03-17-05, 03:09 PM
WTF? :lol: :lol: :lol:
<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="bg2" align="right" height="17" valign="top"><td class="bg1" colspan="2" align="left"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Ramirez to hit third</td><td align="right">Updated 3/16/05</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="bg2" align="right" height="17" valign="top"><td class="bg4" colspan="2" align="left"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Ramirez, Manny (http://nyyfanscom.baseball.sportsline.com/players/playerpage/7996) LF BOS</td><td align="right">Free Agent</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="bg2" align="right" height="17" valign="top"><td align="left">News: The Boston Globe reports Manny Ramirez will hit third in the Red Sox lineup this season. David Ortiz will hit fourth. </td><td align="left">Analysis: Ramirez had a much higher batting average hitting fourth last season compared to hitting third, but it shouldn't alter his value. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">
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</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="bg2" align="right" height="17" valign="top"><td align="left">News: The Boston Globe reports David Ortiz will hit third in the Red Sox lineup. Manny Ramirez will hit fourth. "It basically comes down to comfort," manager Terry Francona said. "David likes to hit third. I think David understands this has a chance to work for us."</td><td align="left">Analysis: Ortiz hit for a better batting average in the third spot last season, so the move is a positive for his value. </td></tr></tbody></table>
I bet the Boston Globe is correct.
boo_427
03-17-05, 03:20 PM
I bet the Boston Globe is correct.
I am surprised you didn't jump on the Hudson "back spasm" story. I waiting for you to give it to me a little.;)
chanman7483
03-17-05, 05:40 PM
More from the AP:
AP: Miller out until May FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Wade Miller expects to miss the first month of the season with the Boston Red Sox while he rehabilitates from a shoulder injury.
He spent the last three months of last season on the disabled list with Houston and the Red Sox, hoping he could improve a rotation that lost Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe, signed him as a free agent.
“I know I don’t want to miss that much time again,” Miller said Wednesday. “So I decided to take it slow now and miss the beginning of the season and, hopefully, come back for the last five months.”
yanksphan
03-17-05, 11:52 PM
Manager Dusty Baker said today that it was highly doubtful Kerry Wood (shoulder bursitis) would start one of the first three games of the season.
Baker hinted that Wood could start the home opener on April 8. It's likely either Greg Maddux or Carlos Zambrano will get the Opening Day assignment.
:giveup:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2005/03/22/bonds.out.ap/index.html?cnn=yes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Barry Bonds said he might miss the rest of this season following his latest knee surgery.
"I have a lot of work to do to try to get back, maybe next season, maybe by midseason," he said Tuesday after meeting with San Francisco Giants trainer Stan Conte for 1 1/2 hours.
Snatch Catch
03-22-05, 01:31 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2005/03/22/bonds.out.ap/index.html?cnn=yes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Barry Bonds said he might miss the rest of this season following his latest knee surgery.
"I have a lot of work to do to try to get back, maybe next season, maybe by midseason," he said Tuesday after meeting with San Francisco Giants trainer Stan Conte for 1 1/2 hours.
:barf:
Hopefully its just kind of like Sheffield's wanting to retire bit.
yanksphan
03-22-05, 01:33 PM
:barf: :thud:
Hopefully its just kind of like Sheffield's wanting to retire bit.
Well, at least you have Ankiel! :lol:
Hitman23
03-22-05, 01:41 PM
wow.... huge loss. Sorry man that really blows.
:looking:
yanksphan
03-22-05, 01:51 PM
I wonder what setting $38 on fire sounds like... :-ponder-:
Probably similar to what setting $35 (Bonds + Ankiel) sounds like...:P
Snatch Catch
03-22-05, 01:56 PM
wow.... huge loss. Sorry man that really blows.
:looking:
It sucks, but I'll be alright :)
I honestly don't think he'll be out any longer than mid-season...at MOST.
Hitman23
03-22-05, 01:57 PM
Probably similar to what setting $35 (Bonds + Ankiel) sounds like...:PBURN!!!!! :lol:
yanksphan
03-24-05, 09:34 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050324&content_id=975639&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood was scratched from his start on Thursday because of tightness in his lower back, but the right-hander should be ready for the home opener on April 8.
SON OF A..... :mad:
Snatch Catch
03-26-05, 10:02 AM
Albert Pujols hasn't struck out in 44 at-bats this spring.
:wtf:
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Snatch Catch
03-26-05, 06:00 PM
Brewers optioned RHP Jose Capellan to Triple-A Nashville.
Capellan was expected to have a roster spot at the start of camp, but he gave up 14 earned runs in 13 innings. The Brewers figure to bring him back as either a starter or a reliever by midseason, but he might not have any fantasy value until 2006.
Is this good or bad? I thought that you were counting on him to make the Major League roster...
Soriambi
03-26-05, 06:34 PM
Is this good or bad? I thought that you were counting on him to make the Major League roster...
It's probably a good thing. We have a chance to see what Aquino and Contreras can do before deciding what to do with them. I was hoping he'd get dropped to AAA, and I actually hope he stays there until next year. (Though that's unlikely)
yanksphan
03-27-05, 09:43 PM
Yankees optioned 2B Robinson Cano to Triple-A Columbus and reassigned C David Parrish to minor league camp.
Cano, some team's second baseman of the future, was 10-for-35 with a home run. Parrish could be the Yankees' third catcher, but he wouldn't be a long-term option if either Jorge Posada or John Flaherty gets hurt.
:eek:
yanksphan
03-28-05, 12:08 PM
Al Leiter gave up eight hits and three walks in five innings Sunday. He allowed six runs, all in the third
He has been getting pounded this spring, which is a warning sign for a player entering the final season of his career. Leiter was not bad last season, but he could be entering early retirement if he doesn't pitch up to par.
uh oh...
Snatch Catch
03-28-05, 01:06 PM
uh oh...
Not worried at all. He was $1, and if he perorms as such, he can and will be jettisoned without hesitation.
yanksphan
03-28-05, 01:39 PM
Not worried at all. He was $1, and if he perorms as such, he can and will be jettisoned without hesitation.
There's actually a LOT of talent in our FA pool as far as SPs go, I've noticed. Hard to believe some were not drafted compared to who was drafted. I imagine April 3rd's stroke of midnight will be busy for the nyyfans.sportsline.com server! :lol:
There's actually a LOT of talent in our FA pool as far as SPs go, I've noticed. Hard to believe some were not drafted compared to who was drafted. I imagine April 3rd's stroke of midnight will be busy for the nyyfans.sportsline.com server! :lol:
Shhhhhhh! :lol:
Hitman23
03-28-05, 01:46 PM
There's actually a LOT of talent in our FA pool as far as SPs go, I've noticed. Hard to believe some were not drafted compared to who was drafted. I imagine April 3rd's stroke of midnight will be busy for the nyyfans.sportsline.com server! :lol:yeah I tried to make a change but that was quickly denied.
Hey Snatch, what is the waiver order?
Hey Snatch, what is the waiver order?
I don't think there is one...everyone has cleared waivers at this point. First come, first served (as opposed to a brothel...) and you better make sure the clock struck 00:00 before making that first claim...
yanksphan
03-28-05, 01:55 PM
I don't think there is one...everyone has cleared waivers at this point. First come, first served (as opposed to a brothel...) and you better make sure the clock struck 00:00 before making that first claim...
John Flaherty will crash the server...especially after the monster shot the other day...:lol:
Hitman23
03-28-05, 02:23 PM
I don't think there is one...everyone has cleared waivers at this point. First come, first served (as opposed to a brothel...) and you better make sure the clock struck 00:00 before making that first claim...You know I got 1st pick in the draft and it meant nothing. I should get something for my luck of the draw. :D
I WANT WAIVERS!!!
You know I got 1st pick in the draft and it meant nothing. I should get something for my luck of the draw.
"You'll get nothing and like it!!!!"
Snatch Catch
03-28-05, 02:26 PM
You know I got 1st pick in the draft and it meant nothing. I should get something for my luck of the draw. :D
I WANT WAIVERS!!!
No dice.
Two words:
Feeding. Frenzy.
Hitman23
03-28-05, 02:29 PM
No dice.
Two words:
Feeding. Frenzy.it was worth a shot. :cool:
Snatch Catch
03-28-05, 02:42 PM
Yes.
But had the same shot as Ichiro hitting less than .350 this year!
(Dude has hit in all 15 games this spring and has something like 26 hits and is hitting .531.
Who has him, by the way? I might be interested in pursuing a trade...)
chanman7483
03-28-05, 05:52 PM
Albert Pujols hasn't struck out in 44 at-bats this spring.
:wtf:
_____________
:D
I too will be scouring the waiver wire for pitching. CC and Colon just aren't going to cut it.
Snatch Catch
03-29-05, 07:46 PM
The Evil Empire will not stand for this. Willie will be dealt with immediately.
What happened? Looks like your negotiating skills are suspect at best:
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050328&content_id=979446&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
yanksphan
03-29-05, 08:54 PM
What happened? Looks like your negotiating skills are suspect at best:
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050328&content_id=979446&vkey=spt2005news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
No doubt - you need to take control of that team of yours.
yanksphan
03-31-05, 11:00 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7353/news
(Dallas) McPherson was expected to replace the departed Troy Glaus at the hot corner for the Angels this season, but after struggling through spring training with a herniated disc in his back, he has been assigned to the club's minor league camp.
So how does that work? Can he be put on the minor league roster now, even though he was drafted in the auction?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7353/news
So how does that work? Can he be put on the minor league roster now, even though he was drafted in the auction?
Excellent question...
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 11:31 AM
Excellent question...
I had been debating this question since before the auction, and I came to a conclusion a couple of weeks ago:
He cannot be put on reserve.
Players can only be put on reserve if they are demoted to the minors. In this case, the player was never on the 25 man to start the season.
In order to be able to be reserved, a player must have been active in the Major Leagues for that year.
bakntime
03-31-05, 11:40 AM
I had been debating this question since before the auction, and I came to a conclusion a couple of weeks ago:
He cannot be put on reserve.
Players can only be put on reserve if they are demoted to the minors. In this case, the player was never on the 25 man to start the season.
In order to be able to be reserved, a player must have been active in the Major Leagues for that year.Wouldn't that be even more reason to allow him to be reserved? If he's not officially on the 25 man roster, he's either got to be on the DL or in the minors, doesn't he?
I had been debating this question since before the auction, and I came to a conclusion a couple of weeks ago:
He cannot be put on reserve.
Players can only be put on reserve if they are demoted to the minors. In this case, the player was never on the 25 man to start the season.
In order to be able to be reserved, a player must have been active in the Major Leagues for that year.
We don't have a reserve though? 25 active players, 0 reserve, 5 DL, 4 minors.
The question is...can someone taken in the auction, who is demoted to the minors before the season starts, be moved to the minor league roster? (presumably dropping another minor leaguer)
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 12:26 PM
We don't have a reserve though? 25 active players, 0 reserve, 5 DL, 4 minors.
The question is...can someone taken in the auction, who is demoted to the minors before the season starts, be moved to the minor league roster? (presumably dropping another minor leaguer)
Two things from the constitution:
1) We do have a reserve , we just don't have a bench.
2) Once a player gets onto the active roster of a team, he CANNOT be returned to minor league status.
bakntime
03-31-05, 12:27 PM
We don't have a reserve though? 25 active players, 0 reserve, 5 DL, 4 minors.
The question is...can someone taken in the auction, who is demoted to the minors before the season starts, be moved to the minor league roster? (presumably dropping another minor leaguer)Yes, that's basically my question right now. Assuming McPherson doesn't make the 25 man roster, he either has to be on the DL or in the minors when the season starts.
yanksphan
03-31-05, 12:30 PM
Two things from the constitution:
1) We do have a reserve , we just don't have a bench.
I don't understand the difference. Can someone explain?
Two things from the constitution:
1) We do have a reserve , we just don't have a bench.
2) Once a player gets onto the active roster of a team, he CANNOT be returned to minor league status.
What is a reserve?
Sportsline has 4 status categories:
1) Active
2) Reserve...which they equate with a bench.
3) Injured
4) Minors
So what is your definition of reserve?
2) Once a player gets onto the active roster of a team, he CANNOT be returned to minor league status.
OK...but like McPherson for example.
40 AB last year. Not on the Major League roster to start the season. Can he be put on the minor league roster?
Simple question.
:dunno:
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 12:37 PM
From the constitution:
XII. THE RESERVE LIST
12.1. A team may replace any player on its 23-man roster who has been placed on the Disabled List, sent down to the Minor Leagues, been designated for assignment, or been released by his major league team.
And just to be clear, McPhereson CANNOT be put on the minor league roster.
So you are using the NFL term like INJURED RESERVE, not Reserve = Bench, the Sportsline definition?
If so, PLEASE use the term "Injured List" or "Disabled List" so we know what you mean. :)
Because on the rules page it says:
Active Players 23
Reserve Players 0
Injured Players 5
Minors Players 4
Total Players 32
ZERO RESERVE.
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 12:39 PM
OK...but like McPherson for example.
40 AB last year. Not on the Major League roster to start the season. Can he be put on the minor league roster?
Simple question.
:dunno:
Simple answer, that I already gave:
Once a player gets onto the active roster of a team, he CANNOT be returned to minor league status.
McPhereson is currently on the active roster of the Squeakawatts. He cannot be returned to the minor league roster.
yanksphan
03-31-05, 12:39 PM
What is a reserve?
Sportsline has 4 status categories:
1) Active
2) Reserve...which they equate with a bench.
3) Injured
4) Minors
So what is your definition of reserve?
And when you try to put someone on 'RESERVE' status, it says:
http://images.commissioner.com/images/tinywarning2.gifWarning
You have 1 reserve players. You must have 0.
Simple answer, that I already gave:
McPhereson is currently on the active roster of the Squeakawatts. He cannot be returned to the minor league roster.
OK, I gotcha now. So the squeakawatts either have to trade or release McPherson, or play one man short...
NOW....let's say the Squeakawatts release him...can I pick him up for my minor league roster, since he still has rookie eligibility? Same question, if he's traded -- can I add him to my minor league roster?
bakntime
03-31-05, 01:11 PM
OK, I gotcha now. So the squeakawatts either have to trade or release McPherson, or play one man short...
NOW....let's say the Squeakawatts release him...can I pick him up for my minor league roster, since he still has rookie eligibility? Same question, if he's traded -- can I add him to my minor league roster?I don't know what the rules say, but that sounds ridiculously unfair :lol:
I don't know what the rules say, but that sounds ridiculously unfair :lol:
Really? why? :lol:
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 02:09 PM
can I add him to my minor league roster?
No...
Once a player gets onto the active roster of a team, he CANNOT be returned to minor league status.
Man, that answer has gotten a lot of mileage! :lol:
Well you should change that to "Once a player gets onto the active roster of ANY team, he cannot be returned to minor league status..." :)
Also can you just confirm that when you say RESERVE you mean INJURED LIST? Since we don't have the ability to put people on our reserve roster?
Snatch Catch
03-31-05, 02:20 PM
Also can you just confirm that when you say RESERVE you mean INJURED LIST? Since we don't have the ability to put people on our reserve roster?
Yes. For sportsline purposes we will be using IL and Minors designations.
Yes. For sportsline purposes we will be using IL and Minors designations.
OK, good. :)
(Got to make sure all this is cleared up before ODFFA)
yanksphan
04-01-05, 10:03 AM
So you are using the NFL term like INJURED RESERVE, not Reserve = Bench, the Sportsline definition?
If so, PLEASE use the term "Injured List" or "Disabled List" so we know what you mean. :)
Because on the rules page it says:
Active Players 23
Reserve Players 0
Injured Players 5
Minors Players 4
Total Players 32
ZERO RESERVE.
We have agreed that "RESERVE" = "INJURED"
Above, it says there is a max of 5 "Injured" (RESERVE) players.
But in the RESERVE section of the constitution:
12.3. There is no limit to the number of players a team may have on its Reserve List.
We have agreed that "RESERVE" = "INJURED"
Above, it says there is a max of 5 "Injured" (RESERVE) players.
But in the RESERVE section of the constitution:
12.3. There is no limit to the number of players a team may have on its Reserve List.
Hmmm...maybe we need to bump that up to 10 or 15? We don't want people hoarding DL'd players, but it says no-limit.... :dunno:
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 10:45 AM
Hmmm...maybe we need to bump that up to 10 or 15? We don't want people hoarding DL'd players, but it says no-limit.... :dunno:
I thought about this, too before we had the auction.
Since we have no bench, hording players doesn't really matter does it? When the player is healthy, he either has to be activated or released...
I put 5 as the limit because I HAD to put a number.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 10:47 AM
We have agreed that "RESERVE" = "INJURED"
Above, it says there is a max of 5 "Injured" (RESERVE) players.
But in the RESERVE section of the constitution:
12.3. There is no limit to the number of players a team may have on its Reserve List.
The thing is, reserve will not always equal injured. There are other things that a player can be reserved for; not just injury. That is why the constitution does not refer to it as the injured list.
The thing is, reserve will not always equal injured. There are other things that a player can be reserved for; not just injury. That is why the constitution does not refer to it as the injured list.
Well...once the season starts, only people who are on the DL can be put on the injured list. Since here RESERVE means BENCH...what exactly do you equate with RESERVE? Someone released? Demoted to the minors but not eligible by our rules to be demoted? If that's the case, then you need to open up "RESERVE" for us, but stipulate who can, and who can not, be put there.
We like rules. :)
yanksphan
04-01-05, 10:57 AM
I thought about this, too before we had the auction.
Since we have no bench, hording players doesn't really matter does it? When the player is healthy, he either has to be activated or released...
I put 5 as the limit because I HAD to put a number.
So once the FA pool is open, you can go through the list and pick up as many as 5 DL guys if you wanted? Actually unlimited amount according to the constitution.
That doesn't seem right.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 10:59 AM
Well...once the season starts, only people who are on the DL can be put on the injured list. Since here RESERVE means BENCH...what exactly do you equate with RESERVE? Someone released? Demoted to the minors but not eligible by our rules to be demoted? If that's the case, then you need to open up "RESERVE" for us, but stipulate who can, and who can not, be put there.
We like rules. :)
I have to run right now, but its all in the constitution...
Perhaps we should open up reserve.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:03 AM
So once the FA pool is open, you can go through the list and pick up as many as 5 DL guys if you wanted? Actually unlimited amount according to the constitution.
That doesn't seem right.
Why?
If you think about it, it does nothing for them. THey have to drop someone when the person gets off the DL...
You're really getting no benefit if you're hording for the sake of hording.
I have to run right now, but its all in the constitution...
Perhaps we should open up reserve.
OK:
XII. THE RESERVE LIST
12.1. A team may replace any player on its 23-man roster who has been placed on the Disabled List, sent down to the Minor Leagues, been designated for assignment, or been released by his major league team.
12.2. A reserved player is removed from a team's active roster on the day the transaction was recorded, if it was recorded before Noon Eastern time. If the transaction was recorded on or after Noon, the player is removed from the team’s active roster on the next day. The player is then placed on the team's Reserve List.
12.3. There is no limit to the number of players a team may have on its Reserve List.
12.4. Reserving a player protects a team's rights to that player.
12.5. Once a specific action has been taken to remove a player from its 23-man roster (via release or placing him on the Reserve List), a team is then free to activate a player from reserve, its minor league roster or select any eligible player from waivers or the free agent pool. The salary assigned to a player selected from the free agent pool is $10. When a player is claimed off waivers, his salary either becomes $10 or remains the same, whichever is higher.
12.6. Once a player has been activated from the Disabled List, called up from the minor leagues, or acquired by another major league team, that player must be recalled from the Reserve List within 7 days. For example, if a player is recalled from the DL on Friday May 5, he must be recalled by Friday May 12. If the player is not recalled within this time period, he will be automatically placed on waivers.
12.7. There are no limits to the number of Reserve/Activate moves a team can make in one season.
12.8. A suspended player may not be placed on the reserve list. If a player is suspended by Major League Baseball for seven or more days, he may be waived, but not reserved. If a player is suspended for six or less days, he must remain on the active roster of his rotisserie team.
So really....you should get rid of the disabled list, and just activate the reserve list. That would clear up all the confusion I think...Give people a 10 player (since you need a limit) Reserve limit.
Also, get rid of 12.2, since Sportsline allows us to make moves until 30 minutes before the first game.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:13 AM
OK:
So really....you should get rid of the disabled list, and just activate the reserve list. That would clear up all the confusion I think...Give people a 10 player (since you need a limit) Reserve limit.
The only problem I have with this is that then people could accidentally pick people up, have incorrect rosters, etc. and still earn stats.
By having only DL and Minors slots, we're effectively covering everything, while not allowing any room for error.
The only problem I have with this is that then people could accidentally pick people up, have incorrect rosters, etc. and still earn stats.
By having only DL and Minors slots, we're effectively covering everything, while not allowing any room for error.
But players on reserve don't earn stats.
It doesn't cover players released or sent to the minors.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:18 AM
But players on reserve don't earn stats.
It doesn't cover players released or sent to the minors.
If you have an incorrect player anywhere on your roster, your entire team can not earn stats. Not having a reserve list polices this without us having to make any decisions.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:18 AM
But players on reserve don't earn stats.
It doesn't cover players released or sent to the minors.
I think if released players or minor league demotions happen, we can expand the amount of Minor Leaguers allowed.
If you have an incorrect player anywhere on your roster, your entire team can not earn stats. Not having a reserve list polices this without us having to make any decisions.
OK...so what do we do about players sent to the minors, like Dallas McPherson, who is ineligible for our minors?
I think if released players or minor league demotions happen, we can expand the amount of Minor Leaguers allowed.
But you said, over and over, that players on an active roster can not be demoted to the minors.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:20 AM
OK...so what do we do about players sent to the minors, like Dallas McPherson, who is ineligible for our minors?
McPhereson has to either be kept active or released. He was not "demoted" he never made the major league roster to begin with- we discussed this in the other thread, I think (or earlier in this one).
McPhereson has to either be kept active or released. He was not "demoted" he never made the major league roster to begin with- we discussed this in the other thread, I think (or earlier in this one).
But in the constitution you say that demoted players can be put on reserve?
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:23 AM
But in the constitution you say that demoted players can be put on reserve?
But he wasn't "Demoted". He never made the 25 man roster.
We actually talked about this yesterday:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=2001770&postcount=89
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 11:28 AM
If your question is "can anyone who was playing in the majors during the 2005 season, and got demoted be put on reserve", then the answer is yes.
But he wasn't "Demoted". He never made the 25 man roster.
We actually talked about this yesterday:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=2001770&postcount=89
Although he's not one of my players, I don't think that's fair. You won't let him be put in the minors, because he spent PRESEASON on the active roster, but you won't let him be put on reserve either.
I think that pre-season rosters shouldn't count. If someone is returned to the minors, and has minor league eligibility, they should be allowed to be put in our minors.
I can understand if the season had started. But not letting a team put a player, who is in the minor leagues either on reserve or in the minors is bullsh*t, if he only spent the preseason on the active roster.
Just my $0.02
bakntime
04-01-05, 12:57 PM
McPhereson has to either be kept active or released. He was not "demoted" he never made the major league roster to begin with- we discussed this in the other thread, I think (or earlier in this one).What??? He was optioned to AAA by the Angels.... If you're allowing players who are optioned to AAA during the regular season to be sent to our minor league rosters, how can you not allow McPherson to be sent to the minors as well? That makes less than zero sense. If anything, a guy in McPherson's situation should be allowed to be demoted even moreso than, say, a guy who spends half a season in the majors, gets 300 ABs, but then gets sent back to AAA when a big name veteran comes back to the team mid-season or something like that.
It makes zero sense to me this way.
bakntime
04-01-05, 01:09 PM
If your question is "can anyone who was playing in the majors during the 2005 season, and got demoted be put on reserve", then the answer is yes.But someone playing in the Majors during 2004, and subsequently optioned to AAA before opening day 2005, can't be put on reserve (better known as "minors" in our league)?
I also don't like the idea of referring to a player being put on "reserve" (which implies a bench where we can have players that won't accumulate stats)... We don't have any reserve slots in this league. We have "minors" and "injured".
But someone playing in the Majors during 2004, and subsequently optioned to AAA before opening day 2005, can't be put on reserve (better known as "minors" in our league)?
I also don't like the idea of referring to a player being put on "reserve" (which implies a bench where we can have players that won't accumulate stats)... We don't have any reserve slots in this league. We have "minors" and "injured".
Well, there's talk of having a reserve for players demoted to the minors who are ineligible for the minors, or people released and not signed to another team...
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 03:53 PM
What??? He was optioned to AAA by the Angels.... If you're allowing players who are optioned to AAA during the regular season to be sent to our minor league rosters, how can you not allow McPherson to be sent to the minors as well? That makes less than zero sense. If anything, a guy in McPherson's situation should be allowed to be demoted even moreso than, say, a guy who spends half a season in the majors, gets 300 ABs, but then gets sent back to AAA when a big name veteran comes back to the team mid-season or something like that.
It makes zero sense to me this way.
It makes 100% sense.
If you were allowed to pick up rookies in the major league draft for $1, then ship all of them down to the minors once the season began, that is unfair.
Why not just take Delmon Young, Felix Hernandez, etc., etc. for $1 at the end of the auction, with no intention of having them on your roster, just so you can get them on the cheap? That way you get the jump on everyone else for the best talent, AND you don't have to pay $5 for them.
You aren't able to reserve a guy who you purchased in the auction if he hasn't even made the majors this year.
The same situation arose with Steve and Navarro. We discussed it then as well.
Snatch Catch
04-01-05, 03:55 PM
Well, there's talk of having a reserve for players demoted to the minors who are ineligible for the minors, or people released and not signed to another team...
This has always been the case...
Hitman23
04-01-05, 03:55 PM
The same situation arose with Steve and Navarro. We discussed it then as well.yeah none of you cared then so kiss my ass!! :lol:
This has always been the case...
Then you need to activate the reserve... :)
ruthianblast
04-02-05, 07:54 AM
I'll throw my .02 in as well,
I think that any player who was drafted in the auction should be ineligible for a minor league spot, if that player is optioned to the minors, the owner should have 7 days to either trade/release the player. However if a player drafted in the minor league draft gets called up, but gets sent back down then we should be able to have that same option.
I guess my point is that if a team drafted a player in the auction, that team essentially promotes that player to the major leagues (fantasy wise), irrelevant of what the players real life team does that player in our little fantasy world IS a major leaguer and should remain so.
Snatch Catch
04-03-05, 07:41 PM
Greg Aquino has lost his job as the Diamondbacks' closer, manager Bob Melvin said today.
Melvin doesn't believe that a player can't lose his job to injury. Aquino will set up Brandon Lyon initially. ''I wouldn't be surprised if Aquino is back in that role at some point. He's been coming along nicely, but the way it's going to start is Brandon's going to have the ball last,'' manager Bob Melvin said Sunday.
I'd like to introduce the newest member of the Sycamore Style: Brandon Lyon!
yanksphan
04-04-05, 06:03 PM
I'd like to introduce the newest member of the Sycamore Style: Brandon Lyon!
A closer for the DBacks? Should get about 4 or 5 innings of work in this year. :P
Snatch Catch
04-04-05, 09:22 PM
With the Diamondbacks already down big, Greg Aquino allowed four runs in an inning of relief today against the Cubs.
Aquino walked two and threw just 14 of his 29 pitches for strikes. He might be a little frustrated about losing his closer's job, as he was throwing pretty well at the end of the spring
Rut-Roah...
Soriambi
04-04-05, 09:45 PM
Rut-Roah...
Interested in him? Make us an offer. Rolaids Relief Man in the making. ;)
Just an update on the MetsMagic woes...
To start the season...
1. Padilla, Trachsel and Pineiro are on the DL
2. Morneau drilled in head...hospital
3. Millar 3-3...cramps
4. Rivera blew a save...make that two!
5. Wickman blew...he sucks
6. MetsMagic 1hr 7rbi...Dimitri Young 3hr 6rbi
7. Just getting the kinks out!
NYDCYankee
04-07-05, 01:05 PM
Anyone see my Brad Wilkerson hit for the cycle yesterday?
he was a steal in the draft and will continue to be
Snatch Catch
04-07-05, 01:10 PM
The Sycamore Infirmary would like to welcome it's newest member:
Bobby Crosby!
Enjoy your stay, you sonofa...
Hitman23
04-07-05, 01:59 PM
Apr 7 The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (wrist) was drilled a line drive above his left wrist. He was examined by team trainers and threw some test pitches before leaving the game :enraged:
Snatch Catch
04-07-05, 02:13 PM
OK, its official: Pat Burrell is the first guy to be unconscious at the plate this year.
yanksphan
04-07-05, 02:16 PM
OK, its official: Pat Burrell is the first guy to be unconscious at the plate this year.
If I remember correctly, he started last year off pretty hot too, but I'd say Dmitri Young should get this honor based on day 1.
NYDCYankee
04-07-05, 02:21 PM
mr. wilkerson is rather unconcious as well.
3 more hits today
Snatch Catch
04-07-05, 04:38 PM
Takatsu: 2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 3 HR
Soriambi
04-07-05, 04:42 PM
Takatsu: 2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 3 HR
I'm watching that game. Incredible. Three solo homers including two back to back with two outs to tie the game. And read my rant on the White Sox announcers in the Pet Peeves thread for my view on their work during the game.;)
Minor League Update:
Billy Butler, NY Knights: 7 G, 7 R, 4 HR, 8 RBI, .407 BA, .926 SLG (At Single A)
Andy Marte, NY Knights: 7 G, 6 R, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .429 BA, .893 SLG (At AAA)
chanman7483
04-14-05, 07:37 PM
OK, its official: Pat Burrell is the first guy to be unconscious at the plate this year.
I submitted my D.N.R request
chanman7483
05-04-05, 12:21 PM
Barry Bonds had a third operation on his injured right knee, the latest setback in the slugger's rehabilitation.
Bonds underwent arthroscopic surgery by Dr. Arthur Ting on Monday in Southern California to clean out an infection. Bonds already had operations on the knee Jan. 31 and March 17 to remove damaged cartilage.
Bonds confirmed the surgery on his personal website early Wednesday.
"The surgery went well," Bonds wrote. "Dr. Ting cleaned out the infected area and they are now treating me with antibiotics."
Unfortunate news for whoever owns Mr. Bonds...... ;)
Billy Butler (KC prospect): Future Big-League DH?
Butler (High Desert Mavericks, California League) is hitting .345 with 8 HR and 28 RBI in 31 games...but has committed 12 errors in the same time-span.
Good thing he's in an AL team's system...
yanksphan
05-10-05, 02:51 PM
News: Edwin Jackson's struggles continue. The former top prospect was abused Monday night in Triple-A, giving up 10 hits, eight runs (all earned), while walking two, striking out one and giving up a homer. He is now 2-2 with a 7.06 ERA.
Analysis: Jackson doesn't even belong on a Triple-A Fantasy roster right now. Ignore him until he can regain his lost prospect status of 18 months ago.
yikes...and to think the Dodgers could have had Mulder or Hudson (can't remember which one) had they been willing to give Jackson up...
boo_427
05-10-05, 03:09 PM
yikes...and to think the Dodgers could have had Mulder or Hudson (can't remember which one) had they been willing to give Jackson up...
Ouch! Not good, not good at all.
ruthianblast
05-15-05, 02:55 PM
For period six of the current Fantasy season we bring to you, from the lineup of the Blast that is Ruthian,
KEN GRIFFEY JR. :clapping::clap::clapping::clap:
AVG HR R RBI
.370 2 5 7
Whoever dropped him...thank you, thank you so very much.
yanksphan
04-08-08, 11:31 AM
I've got it on good authority that a blockbuster trade is in the workings...
Stay tuned.
Snatch Catch
04-08-08, 01:36 PM
Delgado homers. Nice start for you, Sey!
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 09:58 AM
Delgado homers. Nice start for you, Sey!
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Keep laughing. I dropped him for Mark Reynolds - he hit a 3 run homer. He only leads the majors in homers and rbis thus far.
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 10:02 AM
Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 10:05 AM
Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.
Mark Reynolds and Nate Mclouth. Wake up guys. Are you going to let me make every big pickup this year? My draft sucked, don't let me improve my team on the waiver wire.
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 10:08 AM
Mark Reynolds and Nate Mclouth. Wake up guys. Are you going to let me make every big pickup this year? My draft sucked, don't let me improve my team on the waiver wire.
When you're 4'8", having a 6" growth spurt takes you from outsider to "cute."
You're cute, Sey.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 10:10 AM
Fair enough. Next year at this time, I'll have the horses to play in this race.
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 10:18 AM
Fair enough. Next year at this time, I'll have the horses to play in this race.
I'm interested in your thoughts on the Mega-hella-monster deal from yesterday. Please post them in the mega-hella-monster deal thread.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 11:14 AM
I need starting pitching...anyone oucare to help?
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 11:15 AM
I need starting pitching...anyone oucare to help?
Brad Penny on the block.
Felix Hernandez on the block.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 01:24 PM
Brad Penny on the block.
Felix Hernandez on the block.
Not a Penny fan (only like dollars), but I'll take a nice look at the King and make you an offer.
yanksphan
04-09-08, 01:50 PM
I need starting pitching...anyone oucare to help?
Pitching you say? Any interest in Matt Cain (2/$22)?
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 01:56 PM
Pitching you say? Any interest in Matt Cain (2/$22)?
Yes but not crazy interested...have him in another league.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 03:43 PM
Moving up the rankings...in 6th now. Watch your back's Yanksphan and Sycamore
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 03:49 PM
Too cute.
yanksphan
04-09-08, 04:19 PM
Wait until he sees my score correction for the illegal roster I had yesterday.
http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10063/thumb_1185725522495s.jpg
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 04:22 PM
Wait until he sees my score correction for the illegal roster I had yesterday.
http://www.forumammo.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10063/thumb_1185725522495s.jpg
Ahhhh ok. Well atleast I'm still only 2.5 behind the Snatchmeister.
yanksphan
04-09-08, 04:27 PM
Ahhhh ok. Well atleast I'm still only 2.5 behind the Snatchmeister.
At this point - it doesn't really matter. I was in last 3 days ago.
I think the best lead I've seen so far was ruthianblast in our inagural season. He was up by 20 by the ASB and never looked back.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 04:29 PM
At this point - it doesn't really matter. I was in last 3 days ago.
I think the best lead I've seen so far was ruthianblast in our inagural season. He was up by 20 by the ASB and never looked back.
Hey, can I enjoy talking trash for the time being?!
I know my placing now means squat...just trying to stir the pot.
yanksphan
04-09-08, 04:30 PM
Carry on.... :lol:
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 04:31 PM
Hey A-team, how's the view from down there?
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 04:31 PM
I just got off the phone with Ryan Howard. He's upset about the direction his team is taking and he's demanded to be traded to The Style.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 04:41 PM
Not sure why he would lie to you Snatch.
yanksphan
04-09-08, 04:43 PM
I just got off the phone with Ryan Howard. He's upset about the direction his team is taking and he's demanded to be traded to The Style.
Tampering?
Speaking of which - you should hear the things Joba and Grady have been saying about the Style.
THEBOSS84
04-09-08, 04:45 PM
Do I really need to get E involved in this??
Snatch Catch
04-09-08, 05:13 PM
You're like a little bloodhound puppy.
THEBOSS84
04-10-08, 02:45 PM
And the big bad BOSS surpasses the Style in the standings behind stellar outing by Aaron "Boomerang" Harang.
Snatch Catch
04-10-08, 03:31 PM
And the big bad BOSS surpasses the Style in the standings behind stellar outing by Aaron "Boomerang" Harang.
Quoted for posterity.
THEBOSS84
04-10-08, 04:09 PM
Oh, that's so cute. Snatch seems nervous.
Snatch Catch
04-10-08, 04:34 PM
Oh, that's so cute. Snatch seems nervous.
Isn't it always around you?
THEBOSS84
04-10-08, 04:36 PM
Isn't it always around you?
You're going to have to explain that one, Stuey.
Snatch Catch
04-10-08, 04:37 PM
You're going to have to be more specific, Stuey.
You said snatch was nervous.
I assumed that it was always nervous around you.
God knows if I was a chick I wouldn't let you anywhere near mine.
THEBOSS84
04-10-08, 04:40 PM
You said snatch was nervous.
I assumed that it was always nervous around you.
God knows if I was a chick I wouldn't let you anywhere near mine.
Ok, I'll admit that I let out a small laugh when I finally understood your joke.
I must say, this is the most active this forum has been in a long time! :D
boo_427
04-12-08, 10:14 AM
My team is off to another great start.
Maybe the GM's roto knowledge isn't as sharp as it used to be.
Snatch Catch
04-18-08, 02:13 PM
• Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks -- projected pace: 62 HR, 186 RBIs, .620 SLG., 1.008 OPS -- and 185 strikeouts.
Nobody disputes the "deep home run power." Or the "aggressive" approach. Or the reality that Reynolds has been putting up virtually these same numbers since his call-up last summer.
But one NL GM branded Reynolds "not that real," and said he won't be convinced until Reynolds "patches up the holes in his swing." We also noticed that baseball men who see a lot of the NL West aren't totally sold on Reynolds yet. So stay tuned.
THEBOSS84
04-18-08, 02:24 PM
Reynolds is HOT
yanksphan
04-23-08, 05:47 AM
Heh...look what I found on the WW:
6IP, 4H, 0ER, 11K
THEBOSS84
04-23-08, 08:40 AM
Heh...look what I found on the WW:
6IP, 4H, 0ER, 11K
I wish I was around when CC was dropped. Where were you on the waiver list?
yanksphan
04-23-08, 09:04 AM
I wish I was around when CC was dropped. Where were you on the waiver list?
4th, maybe 5th.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 01:10 PM
The Sports Xchange reports that Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds was given a day off Wednesday, his first non-injury day off in the season. Reynolds, hitting .245 with seven home runs and 24 RBIs, had three hits in his last 29 at-bats, with 17 strikeouts. He is sixth in the NL in RBIs and is tied for the league lead with 38 strikeouts.
Looks like the gig is up.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 01:11 PM
B.J. Upton left Thursday's game at Baltimore in the fifth inning after taking a big, swing on a foul ball. He dropped the bat and immediately clutched his left shoulder, which is an area where he has had dislocating problems in the past. He's a must-start player when healthy. He avoided surgery on that left shoulder over the winter, but an injury in that area is known to sap a hitter's power.
Rut-roh.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 01:21 PM
What is this, pay attention to THEBOSS' team and kick it while it's down day?
Take a look at the standings dawg
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 01:41 PM
What is this, pay attention to THEBOSS' team and kick it while it's down day?
Take a look at the standings dawg
So. Cute.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 01:46 PM
Thanks.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 02:31 PM
Looks like most of you wimps can barely take on the expansion franchises. 3 of the top 4 slots in the standings are currently held by the new teams. Teams who weren't able to lock up guys like Prince fielder for $12, are competing even better and harder.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 02:33 PM
There are two types of people in this world:
Those who hardly pay attention to the standings around my birthday.
Those who find meaning in the standings around my birthday.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 02:34 PM
There are two types of people in this world:
Those who hardly pay attention to the standings around my birthday.
Those who find meaning in the standings around my birthday.
Your birthday wouldn't happen to be 9/30 would it?
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 02:40 PM
Your birthday wouldn't happen to be 9/30 would it?
If that were the case, I don't think you'd be posting much of anything.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 02:43 PM
We shall see Snatch. I like my team and the direction it's in. I have some decent guys that I'll either renew or possibly sign to small extensions.
I can see myself competing. Especially when Ryan Howard (who will never be on your team) comes around, which is a lock.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 02:44 PM
Happy Birthday (today)!
I actually knew it was his birthday today from that other thread, just playing around though.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 02:57 PM
We shall see Snatch. I like my team and the direction it's in. I have some decent guys that I'll either renew or possibly sign to small extensions.
I can see myself competing. Especially when Ryan Howard (who will never be on your team) comes around, which is a lock.
You do realize just how poorly my tream has been performing relative to expectations, no?
Prince Fielder: .250 / 4 HR
Ryan Zimmerman: .238 / 3 HR
Ichiro!: .252
Delmon Young: .265 / 0 HR
Jason Giambi: .164
Ian Kennedy, Phil Hughes, and Dustin McGowan have combined for a grand total of...ONE win in 16 starts.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 03:01 PM
You do realize just how poorly my tream has been performing relative to expectations, no?
Prince Fielder: .250 / 4 HR
Ryan Zimmerman: .238 / 3 HR
Ichiro!: .252
Delmon Young: .265 / 0 HR
Jason Giambi: .164
Ian Kennedy, Phil Hughes, and Dustin McGowan have combined for a grand total of...ONE win in 16 starts.
Ouch...
The truth is you should have cut Giambi already as well as Kennedy.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 03:17 PM
Ouch...
The truth is you should have cut Giambi already as well as Kennedy.
Maybe Giambi, but Kennedy is going to be just fine. He hasn't pitched nearly as badly as his ERA or record may suggest.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 03:19 PM
Maybe Giambi, but Kennedy is going to be just fine. He hasn't pitched nearly as badly as his ERA or record may suggest.
Yeah but trust me, if you weren't a Yankee fan neither would be on your team right now.
I'm in two other leagues and both of these players appear on the waiver wire as we speak.
You passed up on some decent pitchers such as Cliff Lee who was scorching.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 03:35 PM
Yeah but trust me, if you weren't a Yankee fan neither would be on your team right now.
I'm in two other leagues and both of these players appear on the waiver wire as we speak.
You passed up on some decent pitchers such as Cliff Lee who was scorching.
I'm one of the bigger Cliff Lee fans around, but we're in a keeper league and Kennedy has a $7 salary.
I think Kennedy is going to be just fine. I have few worries about him.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 03:40 PM
Ok, fair enough dude.
yanksphan
05-01-08, 03:40 PM
This is all moot as the Brew will rise to the top again.
THEBOSS84
05-01-08, 03:43 PM
The truth is both of your rosters are filled with better players than mine. The difference is, when you have bad players on your team to start off the year, you are more inclined to drop them for hot players at the time. You guys can't cut a top player who is cold, whereas I can cut a half-decent fantasy player I had such as Greene and pick up the hottest middle infielder around.
Snatch Catch
05-01-08, 03:48 PM
The truth is both of your rosters are filled with better players than mine. The difference is, when you have bad players on your team to start off the year, you are more inclined to drop them for hot players at the time. You guys can't cut a top player who is cold, whereas I can cut a half-decent fantasy player I had such as Greene and pick up the hottest middle infielder around.
This is very true.
I also will wait longer than most for a player to pan out if I like him.
yanksphan
05-01-08, 03:55 PM
The truth is both of your rosters are filled with better players than mine. The difference is, when you have bad players on your team to start off the year, you are more inclined to drop them for hot players at the time. You guys can't cut a top player who is cold, whereas I can cut a half-decent fantasy player I had such as Greene and pick up the hottest middle infielder around.
Perhaps, but it's tough to sustain consistency when your team consists of just a few constants and the waiver wire.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 09:21 AM
And the hits keep coming for my pitching staff.
In the CLE/SEA game last night, each side's closer blew the save.
I own both.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 09:31 AM
Ryan Howard is about to bust out.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 09:44 AM
I have the "blue frostee" all over my pitching staff.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 09:52 AM
Looks like Felix can be having that year we've all been waiting for though. But he's only one pitcher on your roster.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 09:55 AM
Looks like Felix can be having that year we've all been waiting for though. But he's only one pitcher on your roster.
McGowan has pitched decently. Penny, too.
Hughes and Kennedy have really weighed heavily. In fact, they've superceded any and all good that the others have done with their intensely bad numbers.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 09:56 AM
But you're lucky that Hughes didn't get outright demoted. That would have hurt your roster even more.
But you're lucky that Hughes didn't get outright demoted. That would have hurt your roster even more.
If Hughes was demoted, he could have been reserved, following our league's reserve rules. :)
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 09:58 AM
If Hughes was demoted, he could have been reserved, following our league's reserve rules. :)
Oh ok, thanks for the info. Didn't know that.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 10:00 AM
Hughes and Kennedy have been a fantasy trainwreck of epic magnitude.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 10:07 AM
Hughes and Kennedy have been a fantasy trainwreck of epic magnitude.
Just like Cashman, if you were allowing your fantasy season to hinge on two early 20's pitchers, you should accept the consequences.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 11:22 AM
Just like Cashman, if you were allowing your fantasy season to hinge on two early 20's pitchers, you should accept the consequences.
And just like Cashman I'm going to stay the course and eventually beat out the expansion era teams of the division.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 11:27 AM
And just like Cashman I'm going to stay the course and eventually beat out the expansion era teams of the division.
We shall see. Your stable of nice keepers mean jack if you can't come in the top 5 by years end.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 11:30 AM
It's cute how confident you are with a big lead around my birthday.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 11:33 AM
It's cute how confident you are with a big lead around my birthday.
I'm not confident, just stating an obvious fact. Having good keepers means nothing if your team doesn't do well.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 11:34 AM
I'm not confident, just stating an obvious fact. Having good keepers means nothing if your team doesn't do well.
Do you think I won't be in the top 5 by year's end?
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 11:37 AM
Do you think I won't be in the top 5 by year's end?
You have the players to be there, we'll see.
I sure will brag if I end the year in front of you though.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 12:13 PM
You have the players to be there, we'll see.
I sure will brag if I end the year in front of you though.
Please answer the question.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 12:43 PM
The Sycamore Styles will finish in 6th place.
Let's hear your prediction on my team
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 12:45 PM
The Sycamore Styles will finish in 6th place.
Let's hear your prediction on my team
I don't care about your team.
I'd like to know how we'll settle things if the Sycamore Style (it's not plural) finish in 5th place or better.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 12:49 PM
I'll mail you a check for $5
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 02:31 PM
Actually no I won't
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 03:01 PM
I didn't respond because I knew you'd change your mind.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 03:08 PM
Yeah what the hell do I care if you place better than 6th.
Pride is on the line my man.
Snatch Catch
05-02-08, 03:20 PM
Yeah what the hell do I care if you place better than 6th.
Pride is on the line my man.
You say that with a dramatic flair. :lol:
Of course I'm going to finish above you in the standings. Lets not be foolish around my birthday.
THEBOSS84
05-02-08, 03:29 PM
I love the swagger.
This just in...
You are both looking up at the New York Knights in the standings. :D
ChrisRo
05-03-08, 10:00 AM
This just in...
You are both looking up at the New York Knights in the standings. :D
... and at the Romanian Yankees ;)
THEBOSS84
05-06-08, 08:51 AM
Ahhhh, two great SP pickups for THEBOSS84:
Ervin Santana - 6-0, 2.03
Cliff Lee - 5-0, 0.93
You just can't make this sh*t up.
yanksphan
05-06-08, 07:06 PM
Ahhhh, two great SP pickups for THEBOSS84:
Ervin Santana - 6-0, 2.03
Cliff Lee - 5-0, 0.93
You just can't make this sh*t up.
There's a good chance they're both on the WW by the ASB.
THEBOSS84
05-08-08, 08:41 AM
There's a good chance they're both on the WW by the ASB.
After watching Lee pitch last night, do you care to revise your statement yet?
yanksphan
05-08-08, 08:48 AM
After watching Lee pitch last night, do you care to revise your statement yet?
How about we wait until he faces an MLB caliber offense?
THEBOSS84
05-08-08, 08:55 AM
How about we wait until he faces an MLB caliber offense?
Yeah and if Hughes was 6-0 with a 0.81 era with 2 walks in these games vs these teams, we would be annointing him the next Jesus.
Snatch Catch
05-08-08, 09:41 AM
Yeah and if Hughes was 6-0 with a 0.81 era with 2 walks in these games vs these teams, we would be annointing him the next Jesus.
Because Hughes was predicted to be a savior of sorts.
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