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| MagicRat3139 |
Quote: Originally posted by MagicRat3139
This guy just proposed the following trade. Although I do need a decent SS and an upgrade in the pitching category as far as Ks are concerned there's no way I can even consider this deal. He has Miguel Tejada as well. He would have to be included in any kind of trade for Berkman as far as SS's go.
I send:
Lance Berkman
I get:
Carlos Guillen
Arron Harang |
lol this same owner came back today with another trade offer for Berkman
Victor Martinez and Rich Harden for Berkman. Im still laughing. ok i'll be the first to admit my team needs some help, but Berkman has been carrying the offense since Ive had some guys go down and start to slump. But Im in no hurry to deal off the hottest bat in the league just because I need help in other positions. If he wants Berkamn that bad, he's got some pitchers that have been mentioned like Kazmir and Zambrano that are of equal value for a player like Berkman. Do you think that a trade like Carlos Guillen and a pitcher like Zambrano or scott Kamir would be worth dealing Berkman? |
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| Pimpy McPimp |
Pick up Reds OF Jay Bruce if he's available in your league, before it's too late. He is still in the minors but should be called up soon.
Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce is leading the International League with a .348 average. He also has seven homers, 29 RBIs and seven steals. In his last 10 games, he's 17-for-33 (.515).
BUZZ INDEX
Jay Bruce (Cin – OF) 30,385 adds
The momentum for a Bruce promotion seems to be building by the day, and fantasy owners won't be able to wait until after the fact to pull him off of their respective free agent lists.
Upshot: Take your pick from this list of reasons for Bruce to get his shot sooner than later: the Reds are in last place in the NL Central, a Ken Griffey Jr. trade appears to be inevitable – as does a move involving Adam Dunn – Corey Patterson is hitting .236/.286/.436 and Bruce is hitting .352/.378/.613 in Triple-A. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| He was picked up 2 days ago in my league. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
I would never give up Webb or Peavy for Berkman.
Webb or Peavy are can not miss players, if they stay healthy.
There is no guarantee Berkman will continue his tear, even if he does stay healthy. Which by the way, he never does.... |
You're probably right but it never hurts to aim high in a trade, especially when you're trading the league's hottest hitter. He was aiming low by looking to trade Berkman for Harang. He should be able to do better. Maybe not Peavy or Webb but definitely better. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by MagicRat3139
lol this same owner came back today with another trade offer for Berkman
Victor Martinez and Rich Harden for Berkman. Im still laughing. ok i'll be the first to admit my team needs some help, but Berkman has been carrying the offense since Ive had some guys go down and start to slump. But Im in no hurry to deal off the hottest bat in the league just because I need help in other positions. If he wants Berkamn that bad, he's got some pitchers that have been mentioned like Kazmir and Zambrano that are of equal value for a player like Berkman. Do you think that a trade like Carlos Guillen and a pitcher like Zambrano or scott Kamir would be worth dealing Berkman? |
Yes, I think Kazmir or Zambrano is worth considering for Berkman, especially if you're hurting for starting pitching. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Hugomarink
You're probably right but it never hurts to aim high in a trade, especially when you're trading the league's hottest hitter. He was aiming low by looking to trade Berkman for Harang. He should be able to do better. Maybe not Peavy or Webb but definitely better. |
100% agree. It should be somebody better then Harang but not a Peavy or Webb. You ofter me a guy like Kazmir, and I might pull the trigger. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
What do you guys think bout pitching Bonderman tonight? He is in Arizona against Haren.
Thoughts.. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
If you get a chance for Zambrano and a decent SS I would pull the trigger, but not for Kazmir.
Clayton Kershaw might get called up by the Dodgers soon King so keep an eye out for him. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
ALC, what bout Bonderman tonight? I am up .9 in ERA and .16 in WHIP. Also only up 1 in wins and up 1 in losses....
Thoughts? |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Clayton Kershaw might get called up by the Dodgers soon King so keep an eye out for him. |
He is not even in the yahoo system. Good shit bro, remind me again though! |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
ALC, what bout Bonderman tonight? I am up .9 in ERA and .16 in WHIP. Also only up 1 in wins and up 1 in losses....
Thoughts? |
Bonderman has been solid on the road this year, but I wouldn't expect a win from him tonight as the Tigers are playing like shit right now. I probably wouldn't start him tonight as he has shit numbers against the Diamondbacks. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
He is not even in the yahoo system. Good shit bro, remind me again though! |
Check out the kid's curveball.
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=B9QS6BP5 |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Thats what I was thinking...thanks! |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
definately as nice as it gets |
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| MagicRat3139 |
| the owner who's been trying to get Berkman from me has upped the ante. he's offered Scott Kazmir and Kosuke Fukudome for Berkman. Ive got a decent coulpe of OFs already with Burrell, Carlos Quentin and Carlos Gomez and Nady (who's gone cold now) I could also use help at 3rd, 2nd and SS. Im thinking of countering with Kazmir and Carlos Guillen or Matt Holliday for Berkman |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
What do you guys think bout pitching Bonderman tonight? He is in Arizona against Haren.
Thoughts.. |
That's not a good start and I would probably avoid it if you can. I hate all the Detroit pitchers right now. I have Verlander on my team and he's killing me. |
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| Hugomarink |
Zito used to have a curve like that. What happened? |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Hugomarink
That's not a good start and I would probably avoid it if you can. I hate all the Detroit pitchers right now. I have Verlander on my team and he's killing me. |
Good deal, thanks dude. Verlander is tough right now. Can not even trade him because nobody will give up shit for him. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by Hugomarink
Zito used to have a curve like that. What happened? |
He still has the cuveball, but his fastball is 80 MPH and he can't locate any of his pitches. This kid can throw in the high 90's and he will pitch a pitchers park. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Good deal, thanks dude. Verlander is tough right now. Can not even trade him because nobody will give up shit for him. |
Yeah, Verlander is riding the bench for me now and he'll need to have a couple of good outings before I consider starting him. If he can get back to his old form in the second half I may be able to compete in my league. If he stays like this I probably won't have much of a chance. Obviously relying on assholes like Cueto and Scherzer to help my team is asking too much. :rolleyes:
My top 3 starting pitchers are Hamels, Maine, and Jurjens. Hamels and Maine have been stepping up but I need a third dominant SP on my staff to compete in my league. I had hoped Verlander would be there. HUGE disappointment so far. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
He still has the cuveball, but his fastball is 80 MPH and he can't locate any of his pitches. This kid can throw in the high 90's and he will pitch a pitchers park. |
That's sounds great. Too bad he's on the fucking Dodgers. I hope his arm falls off. :D |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by MagicRat3139
the owner who's been trying to get Berkman from me has upped the ante. he's offered Scott Kazmir and Kosuke Fukudome for Berkman. Ive got a decent coulpe of OFs already with Burrell, Carlos Quentin and Carlos Gomez and Nady (who's gone cold now) I could also use help at 3rd, 2nd and SS. Im thinking of countering with Kazmir and Carlos Guillen or Matt Holliday for Berkman |
Kazmir, Guillen, and Holliday for Berkman would be a great deal for you. |
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| Gindaloonatic |
| Anybody think Randy Johnson is worth a scoop off the waiver wire? I'm thinking about dumping Bucholz. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by Gindaloonatic
Anybody think Randy Johnson is worth a scoop off the waiver wire? I'm thinking about dumping Bucholz. |
I'd probably do that. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| I think Randy Johnson was a one night wonder. I would not pick him up. If you must though, I would not necessarily start him next start! |
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| Pimpy McPimp |
Question:
If you could only keep one catcher on your roster in a 12 team head to head league which would it be?
Ivan Rodriguez or Mike Napoli? |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Napoli. Pudge is done. |
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| Pimpy McPimp |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Napoli. Pudge is done. |
That's what I was thinking, just hard to drop IRod because I keep remembering how good he used to be when he was on the juice, lol. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Whole Tigers lineup is shit right now. Even Napoli will give you some steals for a catcher.
Napoli won't hit for a high average, but should give you 20-25 HR for the season. Pudge will give you a higher average by probably 20 points, but I doubt he hits more than 10 HR this year if that. |
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| Gindaloonatic |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
I think Randy Johnson was a one night wonder. I would not pick him up. If you must though, I would not necessarily start him next start! |
thanks guys. I grabbed him just in case. Bucholz is hurt and pitches like shit on the road. I have an adequate staff otherwise, but figured it was worth a gamble if he can get a few quality starts. I'll keep an eye for a good matchup and see where it goes. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Inside the parker for my boy Soto.
ALC that Soto pick was all you and it was golden buddy!!! |
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| Gindaloonatic |
| Any chance Alex Rios wakes the fuck up this year? :rolleyes: |
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| MrFlubbins |
Quote: Originally posted by Gindaloonatic
Any chance Alex Rios wakes the fuck up this year? :rolleyes: |
I feel your pain, lot of baseball left though. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by Gindaloonatic
Any chance Alex Rios wakes the fuck up this year? :rolleyes: |
Was he ever all that awake to begin with? I mean, he's a mid-level player, not a superstar. yes, he's had a slow year compared to last year but you shouldn't have had great expectations for him to begin with. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Inside the parker for my boy Soto.
ALC that Soto pick was all you and it was golden buddy!!! |
I was expecting Soto to hit around .300 15 HR 75 RBI, but he might double that HR total and get close to 100 RBI. Guy has kept me alive in most of my leagues. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Glad I am pitching Daniel Cabrera. 9-0 in the 2nd inning is a great way to start as the opposing pitcher.
I just hope he can get thru 5 and this does not become a hit fest. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Glad I am pitching Daniel Cabrera. 9-0 in the 2nd inning is a great way to start as the opposing pitcher.
I just hope he can get thru 5 and this does not become a hit fest. |
On a similar note, I finally put Verlander back in my starting lineup and he's currently up 7-1 over the Mariners in the 5th. Let's see if he can hold the lead and get a win. :rolleyes: |
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| denny3117 |
First Post in this thread.... here is one of fantasy teams.... I had a big week last week including hitting 18 HR's. It's a H2H league so the extras go for naught, but, I still crushed. Here's my lineup.
C- Brian McCann
1B- Adrian Gonzalez
2B- Brandon Phillips
3B- Alex Gordon
SS- Jimmy Rollins
OF- Alfonso Soriano
OF- Nate McLouth
OF- Bobby Abreu
Util- Josh Hamilton
Bench- Ryan Theriot
Bench- Conor Jackson
SP- Carlos Zambrano, Chien-Ming Wang, Aaron Harang, Tim Hudson, Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto
RP- Francisco Rodriguez, Bobby Jenks, Brian Wilson and Joba Chamberlain
The only players I acquired post draft were McCann (traded Joe Mauer straight up) Brian Wilson (waivers) and Johnny Cueto (waivers; not available in draft)
I have a question, too. I've been thinking about dropping Brian Wilson and signing Chris Perez, the young guy coming up for the Cards. He has looked sharp so far but Franklin appears top have the closer's job. Should I drop Brian Wilson and sign Perez? Even if Perez doesn't get save chance I see him as being a relief pitcher comparible to Joba. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
I do not have an answer to your question, I am not familiar enough with Perez to give an opinion. However Hugo and ALC should be able to help you.
All I know is that Brian Wilson is descent at best. He got rocked last night, and is on such a shitty team. That team is also only going to get worse as the season goes on. I do not think dropping Brian Wilson will hurt you too much. There is no way Wilson will be on your team when the season is over, so it is only a matter of time before u drop him. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Wilson is still the closer and even though he is on a shit team he is still tied for the NL lead in saves. Giants won't get many wins, but the wins they do should be close games with Wilson getting a chance for the save. I would keep Wilson till Perez gets the job which I don't think will happen anytime soon. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Wilson will not keep that closer job all season. He sucks and will be exposed! |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Wilson has lights out stuff, but has been inconsistent this year. He has blown 2 saves this year which is bad for his first year as a closer. Walker might take over, but he has pitched like shit lately and it's not the Giants have anybody better than Wilson to close. Merkin Valdez is a guy to watch to take over the Giants closing job if he can stay healthy, but he is on the DL right now. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Another save by Wilson. He didn't suck today. You shouldn't be thinking about dropping this guy from someone that only has pitched 3 innings in his career. |
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| Hugomarink |
| In what league is a middle relief guy who doesn't get save opportunities more valuable than a closer? Not in any league I've ever been in. Keep Wilson until he either loses the job or Perez actually becomes the Cardinals closer. |
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| Hugomarink |
Hey AL=C, is Scherzer losing his starting job? Davis is back in the D-Back rotation.
And I am getting ready to dump Sheffield. I don't think he's going to recover this year. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by Hugomarink
Hey AL=C, is Scherzer losing his starting job? Davis is back in the D-Back rotation.
And I am getting ready to dump Sheffield. I don't think he's going to recover this year. |
Reports are Schezer will move to the bullpen when Davis returns. I dropped Schezer and Sheffield two weeks ago. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| wow, dropping sheffield..thats bold! |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
wow, dropping sheffield..thats bold! |
Not when he is hitting .180 2 HR and 8 RBI. Some players get that in a week. I usually wait on the star players just thinking its a slump, but Sheffield has shown zero signs of breaking out of his slump. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Well who am I to doubt you?
One word...Soto :D |
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| Pimpy McPimp |
Quote: Originally posted by Pimpy McPimp
Pick up Reds OF Jay Bruce if he's available in your league, before it's too late. He is still in the minors but should be called up soon.
Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce is leading the International League with a .348 average. He also has seven homers, 29 RBIs and seven steals. In his last 10 games, he's 17-for-33 (.515).
BUZZ INDEX
Jay Bruce (Cin – OF) 30,385 adds
The momentum for a Bruce promotion seems to be building by the day, and fantasy owners won't be able to wait until after the fact to pull him off of their respective free agent lists.
Upshot: Take your pick from this list of reasons for Bruce to get his shot sooner than later: the Reds are in last place in the NL Central, a Ken Griffey Jr. trade appears to be inevitable – as does a move involving Adam Dunn – Corey Patterson is hitting .236/.286/.436 and Bruce is hitting .352/.378/.613 in Triple-A. |
Reds OF Jay Bruce is hitting .529 in his last 14 games with five home runs and 15 RBIs at Triple-A Louisville.
Reds need to trade Griffey and bring this fucker up already! |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Pimpy McPimp
Reds OF Jay Bruce is hitting .529 in his last 14 games with five home runs and 15 RBIs at Triple-A Louisville.
Reds need to trade Griffey and bring this fucker up already! |
:mad:
He was picked up in my league already. They are not going to be able to keep him down in AAA to much longer. It is tough to keep a good bat down! |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Not when he is hitting .180 2 HR and 8 RBI. Some players get that in a week. I usually wait on the star players just thinking its a slump, but Sheffield has shown zero signs of breaking out of his slump. |
Plus he's old, injured, and can't use 'roids so I don't see him pulling out of this tailspin. I have to pick up a pitcher for the weekend so I'm going to grab Gallaraga from Detroit. He goes against Minnesota so I think that's a pretty decent spot start.
To make room I can waive Sheffield, Scherzer, or Matt Kemp. Maybe I should just dump Scherzer. I wish there was a confirmation that he's going to the bullpen. |
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| Hugomarink |
| Hahaha ... I finally waived Sheffield last night and he's got something like 3 hits, 2 runs scored, and a walk today. This is probably his best game of the year. :rolleyes: |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Davis is starting tomorrow so you should drop Scherzer. They might move him back to the minors so he can stay a starter in case somebody gets hurt. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Davis is starting tomorrow so you should drop Scherzer. They might move him back to the minors so he can stay a starter in case somebody gets hurt. |
Yeah, I dumped Scherzer as well and picked up Gallaraga. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Looks like the best move I ever made was not using my #1 waiver spot on Scherzer :D |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Looks like the best move I ever made was not using my #1 waiver spot on Scherzer :D |
You're going to end up sitting on that stupid #1 waiver wire pick all season and wasting the damn thing. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
:lol:
No, No. Once it gets to July or August I am definately going to use it. However I refuse to use it in April or May on a player that is irrelevant(aka Scherzer).
To be honest, if I end up not using it, that would be a good thing. It means I am winning and do not need to make any additions to my roster :D |
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| GOTanyCOKE__ |
My team is staring to come on, finally.
I just picked up B. Wagner for T. Hoffman and R.Furcal for J. Peralta.
People in the league are staring to panic, dropping some good players. T. Hafner is available but I'm set at 1st.
Here's how my line-up looks. There starting to play better, trying to stay patience.
My record is 26-39-5 :rolleyes:
B. McCann
J. Morneau
D. Pedroia
D. Jeter
A. Rodriguez
T. Hunter
A. Soriano
M. Ordonez
M. Bourn
R. Furcal
M. DeRosa
K. Youkilis
J. Verlander
B. Penny
C. Wang
R. Halladay
E. Volquez
R. Oswalt
T. Jones
F. Rodriguez
B. Wagner
and J. Borowski on DL. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
How many teams are in your league Coke?
That is a deep team that is stacked! |
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| GOTanyCOKE__ |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
How many teams are in your league Coke?
That is a deep team that is stacked! |
Everyone is stacked. Only 8 teams. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Oh, thats pretty chill. I play in a 12 man league.
What your doing is funny though. Last year for shits and giggles 4 of my friends played in a league. We did not play for money or anything and most of us only checked it like once or twice a week, max! Everybody's team was incredibly stacked. What was really amazing though, was the players on the waiver wire. You would have some unreal names sitting out there as FA's |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
:lol:
No, No. Once it gets to July or August I am definately going to use it. However I refuse to use it in April or May on a player that is irrelevant(aka Scherzer).
To be honest, if I end up not using it, that would be a good thing. It means I am winning and do not need to make any additions to my roster :D |
Yeah, but you've assuredly passed on some good waiver wire opportunities by not using your pick. I snagged Carlos Quentin, Jair Jurrjens, and Dana Eveland off waivers in the early going. They've all been fairly productive for me. Oh well, I won't question you. I'm sure you know what you're doing. :rolleyes:
:D |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
lol, I dont know what I am doing! I mean I know some shit, but I also get a ton of advice from ALC. Quentin and Eveland were never on waivers in my league, i think. Also, I do not need pitching or outfielders. My team right now is pretty stacked, so I do not even have a player I want to drop in order to free up the roster spot.
I know I am crazy but there is always a great player who gets dropped in the league come June, July, August. That is when I want to have it and make that final push. I could be nuts, but it seems to make sense to mel. |
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| GOTanyCOKE__ |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Looks like the best move I ever made was not using my #1 waiver spot on Scherzer :D |
Yeah I put out a waiver claim for Scherzer, team above me got him.
I picked up Volquez instead. Worked out pretty good so far. :D
I'm about last on the waiver wire since I picked 1st. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by GOTanyCOKE__
Yeah I put out a waiver claim for Scherzer, team above me got him.
I picked up Volquez instead. Worked out pretty good so far. :D
I'm about last on the waiver wire since I picked 1st. |
Volquez has been great. I could've picked him up in the early going but went with Cueto instead. Mistake. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
lol, I dont know what I am doing! I mean I know some shit, but I also get a ton of advice from ALC. Quentin and Eveland were never on waivers in my league, i think. Also, I do not need pitching or outfielders. My team right now is pretty stacked, so I do not even have a player I want to drop in order to free up the roster spot.
I know I am crazy but there is always a great player who gets dropped in the league come June, July, August. That is when I want to have it and make that final push. I could be nuts, but it seems to make sense to mel. |
Actually, your philosophy isn't so bad. I'm sure there will be some good opportunities to be had by waiting to use that pick. You used good judgment not grabbing Scherzer. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Clayton Kershaw got called up and will pitch Sunday. This guy might be worth using that #1 waiver claim King as I expect him to stay up longer than Scherzer because the Dodgers have rotation problems.
0-3 with a 2.27 era in 9 starts at Double AA. 43 1/3 innings 32 hits and 47 K. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| He is on waivers till Wednesday.....I put him on my watch list and I may do it.... |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
I think I am keeping Daniel Cabrera on my bench today. Going on the road is iffy, but I can just start CC at home vs Texas, who he has a history of dominating.
My opponent this week only has Matt Cain going today, and he still needs 4 1/3 inning to qualify for the week. I am winning: wins, saves, k's and WHIP by like .3. I am losing ERA by .5 and we are tied in losses.
I think I am playing it right...thoughts? |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
I think I am keeping Daniel Cabrera on my bench today. Going on the road is iffy, but I can just start CC at home vs Texas, who he has a history of dominating.
My opponent this week only has Matt Cain going today, and he still needs 4 1/3 inning to qualify for the week. I am winning: wins, saves, k's and WHIP by like .3. I am losing ERA by .5 and we are tied in losses.
I think I am playing it right...thoughts? |
Cabrera is 3-1 with a 2.67 era this month and 6-0 with a 3.43 career era vs. the Rays so I would have started him. CC has a good record vs. the Rangers, but the era isn't great and Texas hit him decent last year. I would started Cabrera and CC. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Bad fucking news on Peavy.
He was suppose to throw a bullpen session and it had to be shut down because of discomfort. He is going for an MRI on Monday.
That fucks me.... :mad: |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
What the fuck happened to Cain? He was suppose to pitch the first game of the DH....
If he does not pitch, the kid I am playing does not pitch enough innings and fails to qualify. He will then automatically lose every pitching category :rofl: |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Well I certainly gave my WHIP and ERA a break by leaving Cabrera on the bench, and those are the 2 categories that I cared most about! |
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| Pimpy McPimp |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
What the fuck happened to Cain? He was suppose to pitch the first game of the DH....
If he does not pitch, the kid I am playing does not pitch enough innings and fails to qualify. He will then automatically lose every pitching category :rofl: |
Cain is pitching the 2nd game of the doubleheader. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Decent debut by Kershaw yesterday going 6 innings 5 hits 2 er 1 walk and 7k. Curveball of his is a nasty pitch.
Your going to have to use that #1 claim eventually King. To be honest I don't even look at the waiver claim if I see somebody I like I try pick him up. Can't hope some moron drops a top player. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Some moron will drop a top player! It happens every year...With Peavy on the DL, I might need him. Going to wait for his MRI results first, I have till Wed. |
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| MagicRat3139 |
| Need pitching help and I can move Pat Burrell (although I'd like to keep him) and offered him for Scott Kazmir. That owner countered with Chien-Ming Wang for Burrell. Should I take Wang? He really doesnt put up the Ks that I need with a SP. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Pick up Kershaw...Then you wont have to get rid of anybody |
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| MagicRat3139 |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Pick up Kershaw...Then you wont have to get rid of anybody |
He was already grabbed up as soon as he was put on the WW or else I would have. Wellemeyer, Pettite, Gavin Floyd, and Jered Weaver are the best available pitchers. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Clayton Kershaw got called up and will pitch Sunday. This guy might be worth using that #1 waiver claim King as I expect him to stay up longer than Scherzer because the Dodgers have rotation problems.
0-3 with a 2.27 era in 9 starts at Double AA. 43 1/3 innings 32 hits and 47 K. |
I got a claim on him but won't know if I get him until tomorrow (Wednesday). |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Hugo, do I use my #1 waiver claim on Kershaw or wait? |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by MagicRat3139
Need pitching help and I can move Pat Burrell (although I'd like to keep him) and offered him for Scott Kazmir. That owner countered with Chien-Ming Wang for Burrell. Should I take Wang? He really doesnt put up the Ks that I need with a SP. |
I would trade Burrell for Wang for sure if you need pitching help. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| Keep in mind that I have Peavy and am worried about him. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Hugo, do I use my #1 waiver claim on Kershaw or wait? |
I don't really know anything about Kershaw. I'm going on AL=C's information here. Of course I probably would've used that #1 WW pick many weeks ago so I admire your patience. If the teams in your league really do have a history of dumping good players late in the season then you should probably wait and grab a more established player if you really think that'll happen. In my league no worthwhile player ever gets dumped this far into the season so a high waiver wire priority isn't all that useful. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Is Kershaw in the rotation for the remainder of the season?
If he does not stay up, or goes to the bullpen, then he is useless. See Max Scherzer. Anybody have info? I gotta get my waiver claim in tonight at some point |
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| jr1074 |
| Most rookie pitchers don't do that well when they are brought up. Unless you are in a keeper league or need pitching really bad I wouldn't mess with him. He is supposed to be kept up for the rest of the year but it all depends on how well he does. They aren't going to want keep him up if he doesn't perform. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| all true...good advice JR, thanks! |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Good news for fellow Peavy owners....
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Peavy MRI good, starts tossing
By Bill Center
Jake Peavy took batting practice and played toss Tuesday afternoon after an MRI taken in the morning "looked good" according to Padres manager Bud Black.
"I've come out here, I'm going to hit and I'm going to throw," said Peavy, who has been on the disabled list since May 20 with an elbow strain.
Peavy was originally expected to start throwing last Friday but was delayed after a strength test of the elbow.
Although Peavy started throwing yesterday, Black refused to guesstimate when he might be return to the rotation. "Depending on how he feels, we will gradually increase the intensity," said Black. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
What do you guys think about me trading away Jacoby Ellsbury for Dan Haren?
I have a ton of outfielder, but Ellsbury is valuable. He is obviously a base stealing thread and has some pop in the bat. If I lost Ellsbury my eligible outfielders would be : Hermida,Franceour, Nady, Mark DeRosa and Gary Matthews Jr |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Is Kershaw in the rotation for the remainder of the season?
If he does not stay up, or goes to the bullpen, then he is useless. See Max Scherzer. Anybody have info? I gotta get my waiver claim in tonight at some point |
Dodgers have a limit on the amount of innings that want him to pitch this year so they might shut him down late in the season if they are out of the race, but he should stay in the rotation till then. He is a starter and the Dodgers won't use him in the bullpen. I would say to pick him up, but it's your decision.
Also Jay Bruce got called up yesterday and went 3-3. I say he can get close to 20 HR and 20 SB by the end of the season if he starts everyday. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
What do you guys think about me trading away Jacoby Ellsbury for Dan Haren?
I have a ton of outfielder, but Ellsbury is valuable. He is obviously a base stealing thread and has some pop in the bat. If I lost Ellsbury my eligible outfielders would be : Hermida,Franceour, Nady, Mark DeRosa and Gary Matthews Jr |
You have alot of OF, but not any great ones. All those OF are fill in players that you platoon when they get on a hot streak, but Ellsbury you can count on pretty much every day. Depends what your pitching is, but I probably wouldn't do it. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
What do you guys think about me trading away Jacoby Ellsbury for Dan Haren?
I have a ton of outfielder, but Ellsbury is valuable. He is obviously a base stealing thread and has some pop in the bat. If I lost Ellsbury my eligible outfielders would be : Hermida,Franceour, Nady, Mark DeRosa and Gary Matthews Jr |
That's a pretty terrible cast of outfielders you got there so you might want to hang on to Ellsbury. Seriously, I think Hermida and Matthews are both available on waivers in my league and Francouer, DeRosa, and Nady ought to be. DeRosa's value (at least in my league) is that he's 2B and 3B eligible. As an OF he doesn't have much value. If you had better OFers I'd say that trading Ellsbury for Haren is a no-brainer, especially if you're hurting for pitching. Haren is in a bit of a funk at the moment but I expect he'll be very solid in the second half. Ellsbury is valuable but still doesn't play everyday so he's not quite a top-tier OF just yet. Haren definitely has the potential, and is on the right team, to finish the season as a top-10 starting pitcher. But, given your lousy outfielders, you should think twice about unloading Ellsbury. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
Dodgers have a limit on the amount of innings that want him to pitch this year so they might shut him down late in the season if they are out of the race, but he should stay in the rotation till then. He is a starter and the Dodgers won't use him in the bullpen. I would say to pick him up, but it's your decision.
Also Jay Bruce got called up yesterday and went 3-3. I say he can get close to 20 HR and 20 SB by the end of the season if he starts everyday. |
Jay Bruce just became available on waivers in my league. I'm going to put in a claim on him. I think he clears waivers on Friday. I'll either waive Cueto or Matt Kemp to make room for him but I think Kemp will be the one to go. He's been terrible of late.
Another nice OF pickup I just made is Shane Victorino. He had a slow start and then was hurt but he's been putting up good numbers of late. |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
I would drop Cueto. He hasn't done much since his first start of the year.
Kemp is a streak hitter, but on a hot streak he can contribute with hr, run, rbi, and sb. I would keep Kemp and drop Cueto. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Hugomarink
That's a pretty terrible cast of outfielders you got there so you might want to hang on to Ellsbury. Seriously, I think Hermida and Matthews are both available on waivers in my league and Francouer, DeRosa, and Nady ought to be. DeRosa's value (at least in my league) is that he's 2B and 3B eligible. As an OF he doesn't have much value. If you had better OFers I'd say that trading Ellsbury for Haren is a no-brainer, especially if you're hurting for pitching. Haren is in a bit of a funk at the moment but I expect he'll be very solid in the second half. Ellsbury is valuable but still doesn't play everyday so he's not quite a top-tier OF just yet. Haren definitely has the potential, and is on the right team, to finish the season as a top-10 starting pitcher. But, given your lousy outfielders, you should think twice about unloading Ellsbury. |
My outfield is shitty but they have been getting the job done, I mean I am in first place. My pitching is really deep with Peavy, Linsecum, Sabathia, and Bonderman. But I figured you can never have enough pitching. I am just riding the DeRosa train. He has been red hot lately and he is eligeble at 2b,3b,ss and OF in my league, so he is definately an asset.
I guess your right and I will hold onto Ellsbury. |
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| Hugomarink |
Quote: Originally posted by A.Lang=Crazy
I would drop Cueto. He hasn't done much since his first start of the year.
Kemp is a streak hitter, but on a hot streak he can contribute with hr, run, rbi, and sb. I would keep Kemp and drop Cueto. |
Good point. Cueto sucks right now. But I guarantee you as soon as I waive him he'll pitch a 2-hit complete game shutout with 12Ks. :rolleyes: |
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| MrFlubbins |
| Is it time to sell high on Lance Berkman? I have a guy offering me Mark Texiera and Josh Hamilton for him and I am tempted. Thoughts? |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
Quote: Originally posted by MrFlubbins
Is it time to sell high on Lance Berkman? I have a guy offering me Mark Texiera and Josh Hamilton for him and I am tempted. Thoughts? |
You make that deal right away. Hamilton has similar numbers to Berkman and Teixeira is a 2nd half hitter. |
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| KingOfAllWhites |
| I agree, deal Berkman! That would be buying low and selling high buddy.. |
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