Because of all the recent scandals in PF.com fantasy sports leagues, the forum put out a directive to find an honest, fair, and dedicated commissioner who actually has some morals and integrity. Since no forum members fit that description, I have been appointed as the PF.com Fantasy Baseball 2008 commissioner.

Last year, we had a head-to-head league consisting of 10 managers. The competition was fierce, but somehow Darth:winner_first_h4h:, Webz:second:, and Roscoe:third: ended up at the top of the standings when the dust settled.

Their was a 13-year-old kid competing in his first fantasy sports league. I'm sure he must have just been lucky to beat the likes of Gazoo, Woody, and Jammer. :pound::pound::pound::pound:

Right now, I'm looking for managers. If you're interested in joining our league, please post below. It isn't as time-consuming as you might think. Plus, it should be a great time.

i can play a punching bag for the heavy hitters....

I'm in. I've been looking forward to some sweet revenge on that 13 year old kid for a year now! :MusicBigGrin:

Their was a 13-year-old kid competing in his first fantasy sports league. I'm sure he must have just been lucky to beat the likes of Gazoo, Woody, and Jammer.
Well you did say that Tater won... :nerd2:

I'm in. Let's draft in an hour!!!!!!!!!

I'm in...

I'm in. I've been looking forward to some sweet revenge on that 13 year old kid for a year now! :MusicBigGrin:

Auto Note:

So sorry. The league is full. Please try again next season.

Okay, we're off to a good start. So far, we've got:

1. BillLaimbeer
2. Basketballers (now a 14-year-old kid)
3. Roscoe
4. Jammer
5. Darth
6. Round
7. Bezeach


Darth: We need Jammer....just in case my entire team becomes injured, I still won't finish last.

Okay, we're off to a good start. So far, we've got:

1. BillLaimbeer
2. Basketballers (now a 14-year-old kid)
3. Roscoe
4. Jammer
5. Darth
6. Round
7. Bezeach


Oh...Bill, I forgot to tell you.

Jammer pm'd me and said to take his name off the list. He said he had to get his hair done, or something.

Roscoe also said he is iffy. He thinks he may have a date lined up this summer.

I'm not certain whether the two withdrawls are connected?

Darth: We need Jammer....just in case my entire team becomes injured, I still won't finish last.

No worries. I'm sure Woody will join...

I'll play. I need to improve my showing from last season anyway. Besides, Tater asked me to play. When the champ asks you to jump, you ask, "How high?"

I'll join in if there's a spot for a rookie.

Bill, please put me on the alternate GM list. If you get 10, I will be happy to be the first stand by if someone drops out.

1. BillLaimbeer
2. Basketballers (now a 14-year-old kid)
3. Jammer
4. Darth
5. Round
6. Bezeach
7. Ggazoo
8. Mikhail

Stand-by alternate guy: Roscoe

Is 10 teams a good number for baseball? Slots are filling up fast. Must be the new commissioner...

I think 10 is a decent #.

I think 10 is a decent #.


Ohhh....I was wondering why you usually end up in tenth place...although you must like the numbers 11 and 12 a whole lot too.:pound:

Where are those "sticky" police when you need them?

put me in as a reluctant yes. i don't follow baseball that much, so i've never joined a league. if you get 10 who truly want to play, give them a spot over me.

put me in as a reluctant yes. i don't follow baseball that much, so i've never joined a league. if you get 10 who truly want to play, give them a spot over me.

Welcome. We are like the Hotel California. "You can check out any time you like...but you can never leave".:jail:

Muah ha ha.

Welcome. We are like the Hotel California. "You can check out any time you like...but you can never leave".:jail:

Muah ha ha.
:hurt::yield::ranger:

I'd love to return and defend my 2nd place from my first baseball league (now that i know all the rules), but the thing is I am planning to be traveling through South America for a large part of the season and I don't think I will have the time, dedication or internet resources to participate properly.

I'm not a part time fantasy manager, if I play, I play hard, so I don't want to take up a spot and languish at the bottom of the league. (I've got a reputation to protect as well) :MusicBigGrin:

Sorry Darth, looks like your task of repeating will be that much easier this season.

But don't worry, I will be back to civilisation in time to defend my Football championship. :first:

Sorry Darth, looks like your task of repeating will be that much easier this season.

But don't worry, I will be back to civilisation in time to defend my Football championship. :first:

Crap! It figures.

My intentions were to stick with hockey and baseball in the immediate future (at least for the following year), but ironically you are going with football and basketball.

So much for a great rivalry...I respect your decision totally, however. If you can't give it your all...why even bother? I'm the same way.

Geez, why don't you guys kiss and get it over with. :ill:

Geez, why don't you guys kiss and get it over with. :ill:


Roscoe, I was just telling Bill that you really need to join the league because if we only have one eskimo (Jammer) he won't have anyone to rub noses with.

I am signed up and I am Pumped!!!!!

Bill, were there any rule changes or setting adjustments? I perused the list and didn't see any.

Hey Eskimo boy...I left you a message on the league page.

Roscoe, people are questioning your manhood (well, moreso than usual). Join the damned league Cannuckian!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is Woody and Winless? I don't think they know about this and it's filling up fast. :(

Woody said he's not going to play. He said that if Roscoe sits out, he won't have anyone he can beat.

Darth, I imported the settings from last year. So far, no changes. I'll probably make a few major changes right after you draft your team.

Darth, I imported the settings from last year. So far, no changes. I'll probably make a few major changes right after you draft your team.

Thanks...I really appreciate it.

Oh and Bill...I accidentally deleted your hockey team. I hope there are no hard feelings. It just so happens that it opened up a playoff spot for me, so I'm sure you'll be happy to know that your team was zapped for a good cause.

Here is a direct link to our league: 2008 Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball - There was a problem (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/pfcom)

We have six managers signed up so far. Who else wants in? We've got 4 slots available.

I thought there were 8 people that signed up?

I thought there were 8 people that signed up?

I meant that 6 people have officially registered there teams so far, so we still need a couple more GMs.

I meant that 6 people have officially registered there teams so far, so we still need a couple more GMs.

I quit if Jammer plays!

I quit if Jammer plays!
Well, it was nice not knowing you. Please let the door hit you on the way out. :gun1:

I quit if Jammer plays!

Jammer is tied for first place right now, if you haven't noticed. Afraid of a little competition?

I'm holding out so someone else can play if they like.

How come TaS never gets in on this stuff?

There are certain things in life that I purposely restrict myself from doing because I know that I would get really into them. Fastasy <anything> and sports betting are both included in that.

If I did anything like this, it would be NBA fantasy, because I wouldn't have to familiarize myself with so many players. Baseball, Hockey, and Football have so many players that I don't know that I would be lost.

I am signed up and I am Pumped!!!!!

Bill, were there any rule changes or setting adjustments? I perused the list and didn't see any.

Hey Eskimo boy...I left you a message on the league page.

Roscoe, people are questioning your manhood (well, moreso than usual). Join the damned league Cannuckian!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is Woody and Winless? I don't think they know about this and it's filling up fast. :(


I was going to sit out because I am not good at Fantasy Baseball so all of you sharks can have at each other. If you just need another person to fill up the league then I will join and try not to stink up the place. :sssh:

There are certain things in life that I purposely restrict myself from doing because I know that I would get really into them. Fastasy <anything> and sports betting are both included in that.

If I did anything like this, it would be NBA fantasy, because I wouldn't have to familiarize myself with so many players. Baseball, Hockey, and Football have so many players that I don't know that I would be lost.

If you have the time and you get enjoyment out of it its possible to be successful despite not knowing any players (or the game for that matter)

I prefer fantasy Bball just because its my fav sport, I've played it longest and already know all the players, but last season I played fantasy Football and Baseball for the first time. Both were sports I didn't know anything about (being Australian) and I had heard of perhaps 3 players in both sports. But just being a stats junkie can get you a long way (in Baseball in particular). I hardly even bothered with following the sport outside of fantasy but still managed to do pretty well.
Football I got into a lot more and ended up following the league as well.

Baseball is probably one of the easier fantasy sports to play first time without knowing any players or anything. And its weekly lineups as well. Just my 2 cents.

If you have the time and you get enjoyment out of it its possible to be successful despite not knowing any players (or the game for that matter)

I prefer fantasy Bball just because its my fav sport, I've played it longest and already know all the players, but last season I played fantasy Football and Baseball for the first time. Both were sports I didn't know anything about (being Australian) and I had heard of perhaps 3 players in both sports. But just being a stats junkie can get you a long way (in Baseball in particular). I hardly even bothered with following the sport outside of fantasy but still managed to do pretty well.
Football I got into a lot more and ended up following the league as well.

Baseball is probably one of the easier fantasy sports to play first time without knowing any players or anything. And its weekly lineups as well. Just my 2 cents.

Very well put. I agree with Webz.

I'll add that while there is a certain advantage to knowing the players it also works against you at times because of preconceived notions an owner might have. In essence, you may take a player or ignore a player due to familiarity, while just looking at the stats would lead you to a better decision. This seems to have happened to me a lot in my sophmore seasons.

We'll definitely miss seeing both of you guys if you choose to opt out.

Very well put. I agree with Webz.

I'll add that while there is a certain advantage to knowing the players it also works against you at times because of preconceived notions an owner might have. In essence, you may take a player or ignore a player due to familiarity, while just looking at the stats would lead you to a better decision. This seems to have happened to me a lot in my sophmore seasons.

We'll definitely miss seeing both of you guys if you choose to opt out.
Exactly!!! I thought I had a pretty good handle on NHL players and I am now fighting for the 9th spot, and it's not looking good. :pound:
On the other hand, I ended up autodrafting (not by choice I might add - here come the comments) in my basketball league, and now I am fighting for the 1st spot.

Okay, two things from the Commissioner:

(1) We need one more sucker manager to join our league. Let me know if you want in.

(2) I have tentatively set the draft date for Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm EDT. This is two weeks from yesterday. Yeah, I know. Baseball season starting already?

It seems like Sunday afternoons/evenings have had the fewest conflicts for previous fantasy drafts. March 2 seemed a little early. The Pistons play the Bulls at 8pm on Sunday, March 9 so I choose a 4:00 pm draft time.

Please let me know if you have a conflict with this date/time.

Okay, two things from the Commissioner:

(1) We need one more sucker manager to join our league. Let me know if you want in.

(2) I have tentatively set the draft date for Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm EDT. This is two weeks from yesterday. Yeah, I know. Baseball season starting already?

It seems like Sunday afternoons/evenings have had the fewest conflicts for previous fantasy drafts. March 2 seemed a little early. The Pistons play the Bulls at 8pm on Sunday, March 9 so I choose a 4:00 pm draft time.

Please let me know if you have a conflict with this date/time.

the 9th is great for me, was going to have to do auto draft on the 2nd as i was flying out of scotland at 1am est.

looking forward to not being last.... somebody bad please sign up

the 9th is great for me, was going to have to do auto draft on the 2nd as i was flying out of scotland at 1am est.

looking forward to not being last.... somebody bad please sign up

Don't worry about finishing last. We already have Darth and two Canuckians signed up. Plenty of competition there....


What are you doing in Scotland? I went to Edinburgh a couple of years ago. It was a great time.

Don't worry about finishing last. We already have Darth and two Canuckians signed up. Plenty of competition there....


What are you doing in Scotland? I went to Edinburgh a couple of years ago. It was a great time.

Count me in that category as well. :MusicBigGrin:

It seems like Sunday afternoons/evenings have had the fewest conflicts for previous fantasy drafts. March 2 seemed a little early. The Pistons play the Bulls at 8pm on Sunday, March 9 so I choose a 4:00 pm draft time.

Please let me know if you have a conflict with this date/time.

Works for me. I'll rearrange my underwear drawer early in the day to avoid any conflicts. :)

Don't worry about finishing last. We already have Darth and two Canuckians signed up. Plenty of competition there....


What are you doing in Scotland? I went to Edinburgh a couple of years ago. It was a great time.

wife is from here and long story short i spend about 5 months out of the year over here. its a beautiful country, but i do miss my detroit teams on the tv while here.

Works well for me. I can pretty much do it any time...so don't bother trying to change it to mess me up.

okay i signed up. i can't be here for the draft because i'll be in NY that weekend to catch the pistons game. i'll probably let it auto-draft for me lol.

Good job, Warthog!! We now have a full league of 10 teams.

Draft is scheduled for Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm EDT

That is less than 11 days away. Start doing your homework....or whatever it is people do before a draft.....

Good job, Warthog!! We now have a full league of 10 teams.

Draft is scheduled for Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 pm EDT

That is less than 11 days away. Start doing your homework....or whatever it is people do before a draft.....

I close a window before a draft.

I close a window before a draft.
Then I seal it with some of that plastic stuff.

Let's all do our part for the environment. Cut Darth Tater emissions by 50%.
:rofl:

Oh, that's good. Very, very good. :D :P

:rofl:

Oh, that's good. Very, very good. :D :P

OK, I see how it is. Cannuckian forum. Cannuckian posters. Yeah, I see. Pick on the Jewish guy. I see. Yep. That's ok, I'm not even going to stoop to your levels. Yep, I see how it is. That's OK...Slippy is on my side. Right, Slip old buddy old pal? We can take em'.

NOTE:

I just want to clarify something for anyone who has not played in a weekly league before. (Bill should have done this but he is not only a corrupt commissioner but he is also a totally incompetent commissioner...but I digress).

Your lineups for the upcoming week must be set BEFORE Monday. So set them on Sunday (or earlier if you must). If you wait until Monday, the system will not allow you to set your lineup and you will be stuck with last weeks settings. This confused a couple of people last year.

Any questions...see Bill. :pound:

NOTE:

I just want to clarify something for anyone who has not played in a weekly league before. (Bill should have done this but he is not only a corrupt commissioner but he is also a totally incompetent commissioner...but I digress).

Your lineups for the upcoming week must be set BEFORE Monday. So set them on Sunday (or earlier if you must). If you wait until Monday, the system will not allow you to set your lineup and you will be stuck with last weeks settings. This confused a couple of people last year.

Any questions...see Bill. :pound:


Perhaps you didn't realize I might change the roster settings to "Daily".....

Actually, "Weekly Setting" of rosters is nice (versus "Daily") because it keeps you from wasting too much of your summer worrying about your stupid fantasy team. You set the lineups on Sunday and you pretty much ignore your team for 4-5 days.

Pick on the Jewish guy.
Whoa there. I'm not picking on you because you are Jewish. I get along with and like many Jews. You just don't happen to be one of them. :rofl:

Actually, "Weekly Setting" of rosters is nice (versus "Daily") because it keeps you from wasting too much of your summer worrying about your stupid fantasy team. You set the lineups on Sunday and you pretty much ignore your team for 4-5 days.
Well, that certainly is nice. For people who have a life. :D

Well, that certainly is nice. For people who have a life. :D

what is this life thing you talk of?

what is this life thing you talk of?
Don't tell Tater or Jammertime, but some people have more stuff going on than managing their fantasy team, making thousands of roster moves, micro-analyzing statistics and other metrics.

Don't tell Tater or Jammertime, but some people have more stuff going on than managing their fantasy team, making thousands of roster moves, micro-analyzing statistics and other metrics.

I pity the fool who doesn't spend their life on fantasy stuff...Hey, is that The Low?http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/8825/lt922060cf0.jpg

That guy is waaaaay too handsome to be The Low.

Don't tell Tater or Jammertime, but some people have more stuff going on than managing their fantasy team, making thousands of roster moves, micro-analyzing statistics and other metrics.
Yeah, like watching Stargate Atlantis (http://www.pistonsforum.com/green-room-forum-lounge/7463-stargate-atlantis.html).

In case anyone has missed the thread dedicated to Roscoe's second love, allow me to catch you up on the goings on of that lively little thread:

Season 4 starts this weekend. Tell me I am not alone in my love for Stargate!

Can't wait for the Atlantis season to pick up again.

I liked this week's episode!

That episode was great. :D

Oh man, last night's show was great!

Hello? Hello? Anyone out there? Hello?

:pound::pound::pound:

Yeah, like watching Stargate Atlantis (http://www.pistonsforum.com/green-room-forum-lounge/7463-stargate-atlantis.html).

In case anyone has missed the thread dedicated to Roscoe's second love, allow me to catch you up on the goings on of that lively little thread:












:pound::pound::pound:

LMAO :pound: That was funny...ex-forum guide Jammer.

as a stargate freak myself don't remind me of the subject.... since were on a 4 day delay in scotland... fri show is shown the following tues... atleast i think thats how its going.... anyways the season finally is being shown next tues here..... i'll be in the states.... flying in monday


blah

no.... double blah

Yeah, like watching Stargate Atlantis (http://www.pistonsforum.com/green-room-forum-lounge/7463-stargate-atlantis.html).
Hey ex-forum guide, I didn't say I was one of those people with a life.

Because I know I am a shoo-in for the total loser of a lifetime award. :(

as a stargate freak myself don't remind me of the subject.... since were on a 4 day delay in scotland... fri show is shown the following tues... atleast i think thats how its going.... anyways the season finally is being shown next tues here..... i'll be in the states.... flying in monday


blah

no.... double blah

It's ok to get off topic in this thread as long as you are insulting Rocoe. It's not ok to support him in any way, however.

Hey ex-forum guide, I didn't say I was one of those people with a life.

Because I know I am a shoo-in for the total loser of a lifetime award. :(
You're a winner in my books 'Scoe. Just don't take away my Darko Expert button! :MusicBigGrin:


It's ok to get off topic in this thread as long as you are insulting Rocoe. It's not ok to support him in any way, however.
:lol: I agree. There are already several Roscoe appreciation/love threads around. This isn't one of them. :sssh:

Hey ex-forum guide, I didn't say I was one of those people with a life.

Because I know I am a shoo-in for the total loser of a lifetime award. :(

You think so? You ain't seen MY resume and credentials yet! You're in for a major battle.:boxing:

You guys are seriously corrupting my fantasy baseball thread. :focus:

Please discuss your drafting strategies.

You guys are seriously corrupting my fantasy baseball thread. :focus:

Please discuss your drafting strategies.

I may not be playing but I can always give out advice. (To those who are willing to pay).

ie. Selected number 1 fantasy player with 6th pick last season. ho hum...

i already discussed my strategy!! i know very little about baseball and i'll be in FL that day, so i'm going to trust Yahoo to draft for me lol

i already discussed my strategy!! i know very little about baseball and i'll be in FL that day, so i'm going to trust Yahoo to draft for me lol

The auto-draft strategy has worked well before. There certainly have been many fantasy managers who have out-thunk themselves to death.

I plan to be there for sure, but I don't know whether or not I'll just let the computer pick for me on some rounds. It seems to me that computer picked teams usually do well.

I enjoy the draft. It's a lot of fun. I'm hoping to get a mid to mid-late pick (4 to 8, I guess).

Congratulations in advance for getting the number one pick, Mr. Commissioner.:stirthepot:

Congratulations in advance for getting the number one pick, Mr. Commissioner.:stirthepot:


With the first pick of the 2008 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Laim's Lethal Lineup selects Brandon Inge of the Detroit Tigers.


Shortly after the draft, I'm going to add fielding as one of the categories, with ESPN Web Gems, of course, being worth 3X the normal point value.

I just found out that I have a meeting for work at 5 pm EDT on Sunday, March 9 (draft day).

Would anyone have an objection to moving the draft time from 4 pm to 2 pm?

Thanks.

The Commish

I just found out that I have a meeting for work at 5 pm EDT on Sunday, March 9 (draft day).

Would anyone have an objection to moving the draft time from 4 pm to 2 pm?

Thanks.

The Commish

Works for me.

I just found out that I have a meeting for work at 5 pm EDT on Sunday, March 9 (draft day).

Would anyone have an objection to moving the draft time from 4 pm to 2 pm?

Thanks.

The Commish

It works fine for me, but I would like to object based solely on principle...I'm not sure which principle, but I'm sure I'll come up with one shortly.

It works fine for me, but I would like to object based solely on principle...I'm not sure which principle, but I'm sure I'll come up with one shortly.
Bill isn't the principal, he's the commissioner. :rolleyes:

Works for me too.

Bill isn't the principal, he's the commissioner. :rolleyes:

Works for me too.

Well ok, yeah...but Bill did spend half his school life in the principal's office. I mean...is this our Bill or not???

http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/jlv/lowres/jlvn827l.jpg

Well ok, yeah...but Bill did spend half his school life in the principal's office. I mean...is this our Bill or not???




Where did you get that photo?


Have a nice day.

:hoops:

Where did you get that photo?


Have a nice day.

:hoops:

Well Buddah, I mean Bill...I got lots of photo's of you. Many your wife would be very...uhmmm...interested in seeing. For a small fee, I'll be happy to send them to you. If not, I'll be happy to post them for ALL to see.

Well Buddah, I mean Bill...I got lots of photo's of you. Many your wife would be very...uhmmm...interested in seeing. For a small fee, I'll be happy to send them to you. If not, I'll be happy to post them for ALL to see.

You better quit spending so much time admiring my photos and more time on managing your fantasy hockey team. At least you'll be free from that next week when the playoffs start. :pound:

You better quit spending so much time admiring my photos and more time on managing your fantasy hockey team. At least you'll be free from that next week when the playoffs start. :pound:

True Dat. My goalie messed me up big time tonight.

I may be falling on my sword by midweek unless my offense explodes.:skull:

Okay, the deed is done.

DRAFT TIME: Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 pm EDT

Thanks for your cooperation and quick responses.

Thanks for your cooperation and quick responses.

.................................................. .no.....................................problem.

Glad......................................we...... .................................................. ...........................could.................. .......................help

.................................................. .no.....................................problem.

Glad......................................we...... .................................................. ...........................could.................. .......................help


What have I gotten myself into?

What have I gotten myself into?

Bill, You're kind of slow aren't you. Anyhow, please stop flooding this thread with your personal issues.







pssst.... hey Jammer, I'm sending you another pm to further discuss our plans to overthrow the current commissioner...he stinks.

pssst.... hey Jammer, I'm sending you another pm to further discuss our plans to overthrow the current commissioner...he stinks.
Deal. It's a good thing that Bill is so slow and old. I'm sure he has absolutely no idea of what we're planning!

Deal. It's a good thing that Bill is so slow and old. I'm sure he has absolutely no idea of what we're planning!

Just an innocent Test. Nothing of interest here.


























I really doubt he scrolls to the bottom of these posts.

Well, it appears that this league is on schedule for a smooth, fun and uneventful beginning. I'm so thankful everyone is on board. The support has been overwhelming so far.

Well, it appears that this league is on schedule for a smooth, fun and uneventful beginning. I'm so thankful everyone is on board. The support has been overwhelming so far.

You're most welcome, Mr. Commissioner, Sir.




































Bill Laimbeer is a dork! Impeach the baseball commissioner.

I'm McLovin' it!

PF.com hazing consists of being a commissioner in a league that has DT and JT in it.

Like herding cats.

I'm McLovin' it!

PF.com hazing consists of being a commissioner in a league that has DT and JT in it.

Like herding cats.

ROFL:rofl:



Don't be surprised if you run into lambs in the waiting room at your next therapy session Roscoe. :ill: I hear that the PTSD from your own commissioner days is improving lately! :fear::pound:

Any league with "The Sandwich Man", "Mr. Potato Head", and the "Schmuckers Boy" in it is destined for oblivion.

Let us all pray that it "will pass and be forgotten with the rest."

:beer:

Any league with "The Sandwich Man", "Mr. Potato Head", and the "Schmuckers Boy" in it is destined for oblivion.

Let us all pray that it "will pass and be forgotten with the rest."

:beer:


I can see how you might have been intimidated by this superior competition. Perhaps you can find a novice league in which you can compete. :pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:

I can see how you might have been intimidated by this superior competition. Perhaps you can find a novice league in which you can compete. :pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:

If Woody needs to go novice, so do I. He and I were neck and neck last season.

If Woody needs to go novice, so do I. He and I were neck and neck last season.
You guys were necking last season? Umm... TOO MUCH INFO!!!

You guys were necking last season? Umm... TOO MUCH INFO!!!
Americans are very sexually liberated Jammer.

If Woody needs to go novice, so do I. He and I were neck and neck last season.

No Gazoo. Woody's neck was in a noose last year...:hanged2:

I almost forgot the draft was this weekend. I have absolutely no draft strategy...as usual.
I may just show up but let the computer make the majority of my picks.

I wish Yahoo would let you know your draft position a couple days in advance.

I almost forgot the draft was this weekend. I have absolutely no draft strategy...as usual.
I may just show up but let the computer make the majority of my picks.

I wish Yahoo would let you know your draft position a couple days in advance.


You're drafting 9th.

You're drafting 9th.

LOL.:pound: Lemme guess...you're first???

LOL.:pound: Lemme guess...you're first???

How'd you guess? :pound:

REMINDER: DRAFT TOMORROW AT 2 PM EDT.

SEE YOU THERE!

It's going to take a lot of work to be up and about by 2PM. :yellowprison:

REMINDER: I DRAFT FIRST TOMORROW AT 2 PM EDT.

SEE YOU THERE SUCKERS!

Yeah, I can't put my finger on it but something ain't quite right here.

It's going to take a lot of work to be up and about by 2PM. :yellowprison:

Have you considered Viagara?

Have you considered Viagara?
Never. Remember, I'm about 40 years younger than you. :)

Never. Remember, I'm about 40 years younger than you. :)

Only because Cannuckian years are like dog years in reverse.

It's like, you guys and Alaska have nights that last for like 6 months. So when you say you are 30, you are actually 60 in rest-of-the-world-years. Sorry bout that old timer.

Roscoe, you are going to be SO SORRY you agreed to join this league. You should always listen to your gut instinct!

Here are some coming attractions for the following weeks:

:messer::pirates::lol::fight2::shootingsoldier::ne r-ner::canada::brick::boink::popcorn::caked::swear2: :nerner::gettinghanged::stooges::nerd2:

RESOURCES

Here is an expert poll from Yahoo, by position. The far right column is the composite of the experts, or "average" ranking.

Preseason Ranks: 1st Base - Fantasy - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/mlb/news?slug=ys-08expertpoll-preseason1-1b)

I don't know how good this injury list and schedule is, but I am going to use it,
Fantasy Baseball - Injury Calendar (http://www.thomasgeorge.com/baseball/injury_calendar.cfm)

Best of luck sandwich and the fellas! :D

RESOURCES

Here is an expert poll from Yahoo, by position. The far right column is the composite of the experts, or "average" ranking.

Preseason Ranks: 1st Base - Fantasy - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/mlb/news?slug=ys-08expertpoll-preseason1-1b)

I don't know how good this injury list and schedule is, but I am going to use it,
Fantasy Baseball - Injury Calendar (http://www.thomasgeorge.com/baseball/injury_calendar.cfm)

Best of luck sandwich and the fellas! :D


Thanks Cannuckian.:)

Hey, are we already on daylight savings time? I thought we were supposed to set the clocks tonight, but my computer time changed.

You have clocks in Idaho? :clock:

You have clocks in Idaho? :clock:

Tates was probably up all night plotting his draft strategy. Being the best at fantasy sport can cause a lot of sleepless hours. It takes determination to stay on top. This is why I try to be the worst. That way, I sleep much more.

I'll never forgive Woody from stealing 10th place from me last season.

Tates was probably up all night plotting his draft strategy.

In all honesty Green Man, I woke up a half hour ago and was like...Ohhhh, I guess I better go plan my draft strategy. :pound:

Cannuckian:Yes, we do have clocks here. Would you like to borrow mine? I heard your rooster was eaten by a sea lion.



You guys go ahead and laugh now.:smiley-poker: I'm taking names!!!!!:skull:

were suppose to plan? i thought i was going to use this lucky coin i have and make my picks...


mind you i did do a league years and years ago when i was single and just home from college (no friends in the area)... and spent way to much time trying to out think everyone..... not sure i'd ever want to spend that much time on a league again.

and spent way to much time trying to out think everyone..... not sure i'd ever want to spend that much time on a league again.
Don't worry. 90% of the thinking and time in this league will be done by Darth Tater.

well i am either going to have a built in excuse at stinking..... or i won't be able to take credit for doing well....

at my parents home for the day, no biggie just jump on there dialup computer and do the draft, done drafts before on dialup..... except they don't have java on there computer.... lol dl it now but don't think i'll have it installed in time for the draft.... see ya when i get in

Don't worry. 90% of the thinking and time in this league will be done by Darth Tater.

Yeah, but sadly I only get about 88% of the wins in the league. :pound::pound:
I need to try harder.

Roscoe, once again you have cast the first stone. Let the games begin!!! :makmiday:

***Gets calendar and marks down schedule against Roscoe**:sweep::shootingsoldier::canada:

Well, the draft ran smoothly. How does everyone feel about their team?

I wasn't able to attend the draft. I just checked out my roster and it looks kind of weak.

It looks like I'll be really strong in stolen bases but not really strong in the rest of the categories. I'll need all of my guys to have career years just to keep pace in the HR and RBI categories.

I'll definitely need an upgrade at catcher and closer. My pitchers had a combined 9 saves last year.

My pitching has some question marks. I'm not sure where Joba Chamberlain will be pitching yet -- if he'll be a starter or reliever. Also, I took Liriano and Pedro. Liriano is returning from Tommy John surgery and Pedro is just plain old. And can Bedard live up to the hype?

I'm pretty weak in the OF, too. But, overall, I like my team. I got Cabrera at 3B and Ichiro (for his steals). I think Tejada can do well in Houston with that short left-field porch.

I'm most disappointed in my Evan Longoria pick. It says "NA" next to his name. ???? I wonder what Tony Parker did to him? I guess I'll be dumping him.


I'm sure Laimbeer's son will be proposing trades with me and the other teams as soon as possible. :)

I feel pretty good about my picks. I caouldn't believe Chase Utley almost fell to me at tenth. I would have taken him first, lol.

Anyhow, I am pleased with Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Braun as my bang bang #10 &11 picks. Also joining my team from last years squad are Pat Burrell Tim Lincecum, and Yovani Gallardo. Also for brief stints I had Kelly Johnson, Shane Victorino, Carlos Marmol, Kevin Gregg, Zack Greinke, and Justin Upton.

Of course, doing that didn't work out so well with my hockey team this year.

I was careful to get a good catcher and relief pitchers this year, which I didn't have last year. I figured it's much easier to get outfielders off the wire than a quality relief pitcher.

I was so strong up the middle last year, but I couldn't do anything about that this year.

I'm hoping some of my youngsters do well.

Overall, I think I'm fairly solid and will be competitive, but that's impossible to say this early. Usually, about 3 guys that I drafted are still on my team after the first month!! :pound:

Looking at everyones team I didn't see anyone with a bad team, but I really don't know the players that well.

Looks like a great group. Should be a fun season. Good luck to all!

While I understand the need for it, I HATE waivers. Especially having to wait 3 days before the season even starts just to see if you get the guy(s) you want! :gun1:

While I understand the need for it, I HATE waivers. Especially having to wait 3 days before the season even starts just to see if you get the guy(s) you want! :gun1:

Who do you want. I have the first waiver pick, so I can steal him from you.

Are you going to draft Blue Jays again?:stirthepot:

Who do you want. I have the first waiver pick, so I can steal him from you.
Are you going to draft Blue Jays again?:stirthepot:
I don't think I'll get all of them, but I'm looking at Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar, John Olerud, Devon White, Paul Molitor, David Cone, Duane Ward and Tom Hanke.

I don't think I'll get all of them, but I'm looking at Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar, John Olerud, Devon White, Paul Molitor, David Cone, Duane Ward and Tom Hanke.

You're in luck. Those are not the droids I am looking for. :MusicBigGrin: But I think Roscoe is going to want them...

I don't think I'll get all of them, but I'm looking at Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar, John Olerud, Devon White, Paul Molitor, David Cone, Duane Ward and Tom Hanke.

Just to let you know. There is only one spot for the Injury Reserve.

Just to let you know. There is only one spot for the Injury Reserve.
I'm not the least bit worried.

I will personally guarantee that none of those players will miss a single game this season due to injury.

Just to let you know I cheated in order to get the first draft pick. I hate you all with a passion.

Bill, it's about time you came clean.

Bill, it's about time you came clean.

It is funny how the last 3 leagues I have been in the Commissioner has got the 1st draft pick. The odds of that happening by random chance are over 1 in a 1000.

It is funny how the last 3 leagues I have been in the Commissioner has got the 1st draft pick. The odds of that happening by random chance are over 1 in a 1000.

Plus Motown got first. But remember, I was hockey commish and I got last pick...

Plus Motown got first. But remember, I was hockey commish and I got last pick...


You didn't see the "Fix the League" button in the Commissioner Settings?

You didn't see the "Fix the League" button in the Commissioner Settings?

No. Don't you remember that you were the Assistant Commish of the league and fixed it so that the "Fix the League" button wouldn't work for me?

i still haven't looked at the team my computer drafted for me. hopefully it's good

i still haven't looked at the team my computer drafted for me. hopefully it's good


Couldn't be any worse than Jammer's team. :pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:

Laims, your team is stacked. You're too good a GM for any of us earthlings to compete. I guess we'll just have to battle for 2nd place.

It is a long season, Darth. Don't give up yet.

I've been waiting so long to get praise from you, Darth. I kept telling myself, don't give up yet.

No problem Bill. I figure I should do it now. Once the season starts there won't be anything for me to praise.

My team is so damn good that I'm actually trying to downgrade at some positions. I'm looking to trade any of my top players (Martinez, Putz, Braun, Berkman) for any player on the sucky Phillies. If you've got a Philly on your roster, send me a PM.

I don't have any sucky Phillies on my roster, but there are a few crappy ones available via free agency. I'll pick up a couple and trade you for Berkman and Martinez.

I don't have any Phantastic Phillies on my roster so I know I'll suck, but miraculously there are a few still available via waivers. I'll put in a waiver on a couple and pray it's enough to help me get ninth place.

Sounds like a plan, Bill. You hang in there.

Why is Ladies Coach picking on Darth? I thought that was my job? :yellowprison:

Let me try to clarify the proper way to set your weekly lineups guys. OK, I think the first teams play on Tuesday March 25th. That means your lineups must be set on the previous Sunday. So on Sunday the 23rd or sooner, go to the MONDAY March 24th lineup and set it for the week. Do this on SUNDAY in the MONDAY slot!!!

For the next week, on SUNDAY the 30th or sooner, go to the MONDAY March 31st slot and set for the week, etc...

I think I got this correct. If not, somebody please correct me. I don't want anyone to start off the season the wrong way (except Roscoe of course).:MusicBigGrin:

Any questions ask Bill...he won't help you, but it's his damn job to do so, so just go ahead and bug him all you want!!

Jammer, I'll bet you are counting my "So's". Get a life you LOSER Hoser!

Good job spreading the quality information, Mr. Deputy Commissioner Darth (per our agreement in exchange for me giving you 2 of the first 11 draft picks).

Good job spreading the quality information, Mr. Deputy Commissioner Darth (per our agreement in exchange for me giving you 2 of the first 11 draft picks).

I was swindled!!

You gave me the LAST two of the first 11 picks. I should have read the fine print:reading: :smash:in the contract!:movingon::swear2:

Jammer, I'll bet you are counting my "So's".
Yeah, so?

Don't forget guys:

1. Set your lineups no later than tomorrow.

2. Have fun.

and most important of all...

3.Jammer is a HOSER!

no later than tomorrow? when's the season start?

no later than tomorrow? when's the season start?

I think a couple of teams begin Tuesday. Then the rest of the league starts the following Friday or something. But you'll need to set your lineup by this Sunday the 23rd in your Monday the 24th slot. That should set the entire week, but check to make sure. So set it on Sunday in the Monday the 24th slot. I'm pretty sure if you set it in the Sunday slot it won't work...You can set it in the Sunday slot too just to be sure though.

Let me know if anyone is confused.

holy cow!! i guess i just didn't realize baseball was so close to starting. i'll have my lineups set and begin my domination.

well i'm just going to concede that i have no idea who i want to be in my lineups, and everyone plays around the same amount of games, so i think i'm just going to leave them the way they are for this 1st week

It seems dumb to count the week even though there are only a couple of games. The Commissioner Tools do not allow you to change the start date of the league. Thus, we begin.

Good luck everyone!!

It seems dumb to count the week even though there are only a couple of games. The Commissioner Tools do not allow you to change the start date of the league. Thus, we begin.

Good luck everyone!!

Is it possible they will be combining the stats with the following weeks games?

Is it possible they will be combining the stats with the following weeks games?

You are correct.

This "week" goes from Monday, March 24 - Sunday, April 6.

Be sure to adjust your lineups accordingly.

Thanks, Darth.

All of my lineups rock over Darth Taters!

All of my lineups rock over Darth Taters!

Weeks 3, 12, and 21. Mark them on your calender, Dudley Do-right breath.

http://argentera.inria.fr/wiki/pub/dudley_doright.jpg

ok just a question i want to see if i can get an answer for. When i did a league before there was a cap to innings in pitching, is there for the league and if so what is it?

thanks....

and please don't beat me to bad folks..... maybe take 2-3 of your best players and bench them for the week?

ok just a question i want to see if i can get an answer for. When i did a league before there was a cap to innings in pitching, is there for the league and if so what is it?

thanks....

and please don't beat me to bad folks..... maybe take 2-3 of your best players and bench them for the week?
You can pitch as many innings as you like.

On that topic, is there a min. innings pitched? :D

As far as getting beaten badly, I recommend you do what Bezeach does in our leagues. Sit back and let the rest of us beat ourselves. Some of us (me) have a real talent for self-destruction.

You can pitch as many innings as you like.

On that topic, is there a min. innings pitched? :D

As far as getting beaten badly, I recommend you do what Bezeach does in our leagues. Sit back and let the rest of us beat ourselves. Some of us (me) have a real talent for self-destruction.

i did see a minimum its 7 innings... i asume thats per week.

the reason i asked was i didn't realize there was a maxiumum and i was just owning in the league... but when you don't get any pitching stats from mid aug on..... it sort of hurt lol

i did see a minimum its 7 innings... i asume thats per week.

the reason i asked was i didn't realize there was a maxiumum and i was just owning in the league... but when you don't get any pitching stats from mid aug on..... it sort of hurt lol

With weekly lineup settings, it's harder to go overboard with innings pitched (as opposed to daily lineup settings).

Let it be noted that one of my pitchers got the first win of the season: Boston's Okajima in Japan.

It's all downhill from here for me. :pound:

Let it be noted that one of my pitchers got the first win of the season: Boston's Okajima in Japan.

It's all downhill from here for me. :pound:

That is precisely why I didn't schedule you in my first week matchup. It's great being the Commissioner...

so is everybody ready for some baseball.... as i look out my window watching the snow come down :cold:.

but its suppose to be 50 for opening day... i see two folks havn't done anything with the team since feb, hope there just waiting till the last sec.... non active teams makes for a boring time, (and the reason i havn't tried a league in years save one with rl friends)

good luck to all, unless your playing me then please take it easy on me.

i see two folks havn't done anything with the team since feb, hope there just waiting till the last sec.... non active teams makes for a boring time, (and the reason i havn't tried a league in years save one with rl friends)



I really think we will be OK in that regard. Last year we had a really good group in the baseball league. Nobody quit, and people made an effort to stay on top of their lineups. :) Well, the commissioner is a concern, but Jammer and I are working on that.:sssh: Oh...and Roscoe's team will suck.Always does. We already know it, but it's not from lack of effort on his part. He just doesn't know what the hell he is doing.:pound::stirthepot:

I looked at my team this morning. I like it. That's usually a bad sign for me...

Good luck all. Play hard and have fun...

Don't forget to set your lineups for Monday today.

Even though some guys played last week and the two weeks are combined on Yahoo, you still have the option of making lineup changes for next week. :)

I'm in another non-PF.com fantasy baseball league and just made a trade that I was looking for your thoughts on.

I follow baseball the least out of any of the sports, so I'm wondering what you guys think of the trade (although I guess I should have asked for your input before making the trade, but I just thought of asking now! haha)

I was offered:
Kevin Youkilis
José Valverde
Brad Lidge

For:
David Wright

I have 2 quality 3Bs in Wright and Ryan Braun. I missed the draft so it, so there are some holes on my team that need filling. My SP and RP are weak. I don't even have a closer on my roster.

So I countered with:
Ryan Braun
Jeremie Guthrie (I threw him in to even the trade, since I'd have to drop someone anyway. I picked him up as a free agent a few days ago.)

For:
Brad Penny
Jose Velverde

This deal was accepted by the other manager.

So what do you guys think? Fair trade or did I get shafted? The deal was accepted within about 30 minutes of me proposing it, so I'm a bit worried I got robbed! haha

I'm in another non-PF.com fantasy baseball league and just made a trade that I was looking for your thoughts on.

I follow baseball the least out of any of the sports, so I'm wondering what you guys think of the trade (although I guess I should have asked for your input before making the trade, but I just thought of asking now! haha)

I was offered:
Kevin Youkilis
José Valverde
Brad Lidge

For:
David Wright

I have 2 quality 3Bs in Wright and Ryan Braun. I missed the draft so it, so there are some holes on my team that need filling. My SP and RP are weak. I don't even have a closer on my roster.

So I countered with:
Ryan Braun
Jeremie Guthrie (I threw him in to even the trade, since I'd have to drop someone anyway. I picked him up as a free agent a few days ago.)

For:
Brad Penny
Jose Velverde

This deal was accepted by the other manager.

So what do you guys think? Fair trade or did I get shafted? The deal was accepted within about 30 minutes of me proposing it, so I'm a bit worried I got robbed! haha



I'm a huge Ryan Braun fan, Jammer. This guy has it all and if he stays injury free he's going to be incredible. He was in the minors much of last year and still posted incredible numbers.

There are very few players I would trade him for. You got good players in return, but personally I wouldn't have done it. You know your team's needs though, so don't stress it.

If you look at last year's rankings:

Penny 101st in MLB
Valverde 75th

versus

Braun 18th
Guthrie 181st


Guthrie is a throw-away, so you basically traded a fantasy stud in Braun for two solid guys in Penny and Valverde. Nobody knows how things will turn out at this point, but you may regret this one if Braun stays healthy. I'm always confused when trying to figure in the Canadian exchange rate anyways...

If you look at last year's rankings:

Penny 101st in MLB
Valverde 75th

versus

Braun 18th
Guthrie 181st


Guthrie is a throw-away, so you basically traded a fantasy stud in Braun for two solid guys in Penny and Valverde. Nobody knows how things will turn out at this point, but you may regret this one if Braun stays healthy. I'm always confused when trying to figure in the Canadian exchange rate anyways...
I think the Canadian rate is like a dime on a dollar or something like that.

I think the Canadian rate is like a dime on a dollar or something like that.

I heard Valverde has a really mean slapshot. I don't know how this will help you in baseball, but it's impressive all the same.

My thinking was that I already had David Wright at 3B and my SP and RP was REALLY weak, so I was trading from a position of strength to fill some positions of weakness.

I think that Braun is the best of the 3 players as far as stats go, but I already have a big stat guy at 3B in Wright.

My thinking was that I already had David Wright at 3B and my SP and RP was REALLY weak, so I was trading from a position of strength to fill some positions of weakness.

I think that Braun is the best of the 3 players as far as stats go, but I already have a big stat guy at 3B in Wright.

Hey man, you don't need to justify the move to us.

But, let me know if you want to make a deal soon...:pound:


(Can you feel the love Jammer?):gun1::gun1::gun1:

I'm always confused when trying to figure in the Canadian exchange rate anyways...

I think the Canadian rate is like a dime on a dollar or something like that.
As long as your country continues to print money from nothing, the exchange rate is looking pretty good! Almost par! :)

Just don't get as crazy as the Zimbabweans did. I heard it is $25 million for a cup of coffee, and they are currently running 1.5 million % inflation. :D

Hey man, you don't need to justify the move to us.

But, let me know if you want to make a deal soon...:pound:


(Can you feel the love Jammer?):gun1::gun1::gun1:
Yeah, yeah. :gun1:

I definitely didn't think that I won the trade, but I felt as though it was one that I needed to make to improve my pitching. I got a top tier starter and a top tier closer in return for my 2nd best 3B.

Judging by how quickly it was accepted, and from the comments here, I probably could have got a bit more out of the deal for him.

I heard Valverde has a really mean slapshot. I don't know how this will help you in baseball, but it's impressive all the same.
I don't think anything can help me in baseball. Maybe divine intervention.
:pound:

As long as your country continues to print money from nothing, the exchange rate is looking pretty good! Almost par! :)

Just don't get as crazy as the Zimbabweans did. I heard it is $25 million for a cup of coffee, and they are currently running 1.5 million % inflation. :D
Hey, I've been to Poland in the 80's and I know all about having thousands in my pockets and not being able to buy much of anything. Cheap Walkman was over 500K in their currency. :)

Yeah, yeah. :gun1:

I definitely didn't think that I won the trade, but I felt as though it was one that I needed to make to improve my pitching. I got a top tier starter and a top tier closer in return for my 2nd best 3B.

Judging by how quickly it was accepted, and from the comments here, I probably could have got a bit more out of the deal for him.

Don't sweat it dude. It's not like we know what we are talking about. Anyhow, Braun went 0/4 today.

Next time though, ask us BEFORE you pull the trigger.:MusicBigGrin: Why is it that you Cannuckians always do everything bass ackwards??

This morning my team was tied 5-5. I've got to be very happy if I can just keep it close. So many injuries. My stud catcher and second baseman got hurt opening day and haven't returned. My stud reliever went on the DL. Ryan Braun playing through an injury. My best pitcher bothered by something (although he pitched well in a 1-0 loss). Not a good opening week and it's frustrating that I need to leave those guys in my starting lineup since it's a weekly setting. That's life. If I can escape this week at 5-5 or near that I'll consider myself "lucky"...

lol, the only reason i am doing so well... tied 5-5 this morning is because the Tigers have stunk so badly so far.... do i dare hope they wait till monday to start playing well.... either way i guess its win/loss or loss/win.

Ouch, Ben Sheets threw a 5 hit complete game shutout with 8 Ks today and I had him on my bench.

The weekly roster strikes again! :gun1:

This morning my team was tied 5-5. I've got to be very happy if I can just keep it close. So many injuries. My stud catcher and second baseman got hurt opening day and haven't returned. My stud reliever went on the DL. Ryan Braun playing through an injury. My best pitcher bothered by something (although he pitched well in a 1-0 loss). Not a good opening week and it's frustrating that I need to leave those guys in my starting lineup since it's a weekly setting. That's life. If I can escape this week at 5-5 or near that I'll consider myself "lucky"...

Arrrrghhhhh.

I can't freakin believe this. Now on top of everything else, yesterday I lost my second best reliever and my 2nd base guy (who has been red hot) to injury. The pitcher at least will end up on the DL.

So I was honestly thinking this morning that about the only guy who hasn't been hurt was my first rounder J. Rollins. So of course he was just pulled from the game today after he came up lame running the bases.

I think two of my outfielders haven't been hurt this year and a couple of pitchers. I'm not even sure I'll be able to field a full team next week.:yellowprison::yellowprison::yellowprison::ye llowprison::yellowprison:

I mean, my team was deep, but I'm literally losing guys daily. I've lost track but I think I've had about ten guys go down since opening day. Just plain weird.

I can't replace them either because most are going down on Monday or Tuesday. I had Berkman go down on Thursday last week and he didn't return so i pulled him this week. Guess what? He came back Monday even though he was doubtful and hit a homer.

Very strange.

Arrrrghhhhh.

I can't freakin believe this. Now on top of everything else, yesterday I lost my second best reliever and my 2nd base guy (who has been red hot) to injury. The pitcher at least will end up on the DL.

So I was honestly thinking this morning that about the only guy who hasn't been hurt was my first rounder J. Rollins. So of course he was just pulled from the game today after he came up lame running the bases.

I think two of my outfielders haven't been hurt this year and a couple of pitchers. I'm not even sure I'll be able to field a full team next week.:yellowprison::yellowprison::yellowprison::ye llowprison::yellowprison:

I mean, my team was deep, but I'm literally losing guys daily. I've lost track but I think I've had about ten guys go down since opening day. Just plain weird.

I can't replace them either because most are going down on Monday or Tuesday. I had Berkman go down on Thursday last week and he didn't return so i pulled him this week. Guess what? He came back Monday even though he was doubtful and hit a homer.

Very strange.
I agree, this has been a rather strange beginning to the year.

Arrrrghhhhh.

I can't freakin believe this. Now on top of everything else, yesterday I lost my second best reliever and my 2nd base guy (who has been red hot) to injury. The pitcher at least will end up on the DL.

So I was honestly thinking this morning that about the only guy who hasn't been hurt was my first rounder J. Rollins. So of course he was just pulled from the game today after he came up lame running the bases.

I think two of my outfielders haven't been hurt this year and a couple of pitchers. I'm not even sure I'll be able to field a full team next week.:yellowprison::yellowprison::yellowprison::ye llowprison::yellowprison:

I mean, my team was deep, but I'm literally losing guys daily. I've lost track but I think I've had about ten guys go down since opening day. Just plain weird.

I can't replace them either because most are going down on Monday or Tuesday. I had Berkman go down on Thursday last week and he didn't return so i pulled him this week. Guess what? He came back Monday even though he was doubtful and hit a homer.

Very strange.


You know, just because we're friends, I'll trade you my healthy shortstop (Orlando Cabrera) for your often-injured Jimmy Rollins.

You know, just because we're friends, I'll trade you my healthy shortstop (Orlando Cabrera) for your often-injured Jimmy Rollins.
I'd take this deal in a heartbeat. What friends are for, right?

Well, at least I knew when I posted this that I wasn't going to get any sympathy from you guys! :pound:

Anyhow, good news for me. Looks like it's just a mild ankle sprain so he shouldn't miss too much time. :)

Well, at least I knew when I posted this that I wasn't going to get any sympathy from you guys! :pound:

Anyhow, good news for me. Looks like it's just a mild ankle sprain so he shouldn't miss too much time. :)

well thats good wouldn't want to lose to you with you not having a full lineup....

on the serious side... long time folks with a one week lineup how long do you ride a guy thru a slump before benching them? and i don't mean cutting just benching... that 2nd baseman of mine just can't see a beach ball right now i bet.

I've picked up where I've left off with a 1-7-4 start in the first week. I enjoy being so consisent. Glad I took Miguel Cabrera with my first pick. The guy is batting .100.

I've picked up where I've left off with a 1-7-4 start in the first week. I enjoy being so consisent. Glad I took Miguel Cabrera with my first pick. The guy is batting .100.
He'll get better, by the end of the season he should be at least around .200. :pound:

well thats good wouldn't want to lose to you with you not having a full lineup....

on the serious side... long time folks with a one week lineup how long do you ride a guy thru a slump before benching them? and i don't mean cutting just benching... that 2nd baseman of mine just can't see a beach ball right now i bet.


Tough question to give a good answer to. You've really got to weigh a lot of factors. Is someone else on your bench on a hot streak? What's his potential? Stuff like that. It's a judgment call...

Anyhow, good news for me. Looks like it's just a mild ankle sprain so he shouldn't miss too much time. :)
Great news Darth!

Of course, I already send the flowers, box of Kleenex and sympathy card out in the mail. To late to cancel, so you should get those in a day or two.

Tough question to give a good answer to.
Darth Tater Translation: Tough choice. Should I give him honest advice or mess with him?

Darth Tater Translation: Tough choice. Should I give him honest advice or mess with him?

:MusicBigGrin: Doesn't this post belong in the Flip translator thread?

Darth Tater Translation: Tough choice. Should I give him honest advice or mess with him?

you'd think he'd have given me a solid answer.... me being a rookie here and the fact were playing this week so its going to be awhile before his advice would effect him...

He must be a really insecure person that is afraid of us all :stirthepot:

Darth Tater Translation: Tough choice. Should I give him honest advice or mess with him?

This was funny. I was going to offer up the strategy that I use, then I started second-guessing myself wondering whether I wanted to give it up or not.... :pound:

you'd think he'd have given me a solid answer.... me being a rookie here and the fact were playing this week so its going to be awhile before his advice would effect him...

He must be a really insecure person that is afraid of us all :stirthepot:

LOL. I actually did start typing out some advice, but those things can go either way and I didn't want it to blow up on you.

He must be a really insecure person that is afraid of us all :stirthepot:
Darth doesn't know fear. Or regular bathing habits.

Darth doesn't know fear. Or regular bathing habits.

Just because I keep refusing :crossed: to hop in the tub with you doesn't mean that I don't bathe.

Besides... those little ice pellets that shoot out of your Cannuckian shower head really hurt. :cold:

common darth get that cg shutout and a couple stolen bases. I really want to be the first person ever trying and still get shut out 12-0. omg i thought i had atleast a half way decent team but nobody can hit a lick or throw the ball in the red sea.

common darth get that cg shutout and a couple stolen bases. I really want to be the first person ever trying and still get shut out 12-0. omg i thought i had atleast a half way decent team but nobody can hit a lick or throw the ball in the red sea.

Hey, I'm doing my best.:MusicBigGrin: Remember, I'm only playing with about 2/3 of a lineup! You may gain more ground tonight. You outnumber me plus I may be down even more with injuries.

My best baserunnrs are hurt so I went from 10 stolen bases last week to nada so far. My pitcher had a shutout last night but was pulled after 8 innings:yellowprison:.

Whatever you do, just hang in there and keep a positive attitude. This is new to you. Keep trying and learning and don't give up.

If you want to pm me I can tell you how I generally do things as far as dumping guys or I can try to answer a specific question on a move you may be considering. I'll do my best to give you some pointers, but just remember that I'm guessing too.

Hey, I'm doing my best.:MusicBigGrin: Remember, I'm only playing with about 2/3 of a lineup! You may gain more ground tonight. You outnumber me plus I may be down even more with injuries.

My best baserunnrs are hurt so I went from 10 stolen bases last week to nada so far. My pitcher had a shutout last night but was pulled after 8 innings:yellowprison:.

Whatever you do, just hang in there and keep a positive attitude. This is new to you. Keep trying and learning and don't give up.

If you want to pm me I can tell you how I generally do things as far as dumping guys or I can try to answer a specific question on a move you may be considering. I'll do my best to give you some pointers, but just remember that I'm guessing too.
Hey, Darth, you would really do that for us? :sssh:

Hey, Darth, you would really do that for us? :sssh:


Sure. I'm always willing to try to help people. Just remember that in the end, it's only advice and that the team owner makes the final decision...for better or worse.

Sure. I'm always willing to try to help people. Just remember that in the end, it's only advice and that the team owner makes the final decision...for better or worse.
I know. It's cool. Hey, we're all in the same boat here. :MusicBigGrin:

Hey, I'm doing my best.:MusicBigGrin: Remember, I'm only playing with about 2/3 of a lineup! You may gain more ground tonight. You outnumber me plus I may be down even more with injuries.

My best baserunnrs are hurt so I went from 10 stolen bases last week to nada so far. My pitcher had a shutout last night but was pulled after 8 innings:yellowprison:.

Whatever you do, just hang in there and keep a positive attitude. This is new to you. Keep trying and learning and don't give up.

If you want to pm me I can tell you how I generally do things as far as dumping guys or I can try to answer a specific question on a move you may be considering. I'll do my best to give you some pointers, but just remember that I'm guessing too.

just trying to give you a hard time... i used to be good at this when i had no life.... dang graduated and got married and stopped watching 20 hours of sports a day.... this weekly change is new though, i'm used to setting a lineup every day... so learning the balance is new.

having a load of red sox seems to be hurting just now, all the powers in the american league are losing... so i assume things will balance out just hope its not to late.

wow i just realized i was in 1st after a week! taking a screenshot, it may never happen again lol

Hey, Darth, you would really do that for us? :sssh:


Darth is really helpful like that. When Alex Rodriguez started out slowly, Darth sent me a PM and offered to take him off my hands.

One time when I asked Darth for help, he sent me a message, "Buzz off and stop wasting my time." He forgot to put the smiley face with his message, but I knew he was joking. What a comedian.

Darth is really helpful like that. When Alex Rodriguez started out slowly, Darth sent me a PM and offered to take him off my hands.

Darth says NO NO NO to all Yankees!

One time when I asked Darth for help, he sent me a message, "Buzz off and stop wasting my time." He forgot to put the smiley face with his message, but I knew he was joking. What a comedian.

I don't think I used the word "Buzz" exactly, but you did get the number of letters correct.










**Makes a mental note to insert a smilie when I'm done responding to this stupid %^#@^*&(#@#$%**

More injuries. Lost a guy last night to a hamstring and looks like one today too. This is crazy! I feel like Slippy.

Looks like I still did ok, anyhow, because Round also got some key injuries.

Roscoe, prepare to battle! :lightsabersmiley:

More injuries. Lost a guy last night to a hamstring and looks like one today too. This is crazy! I feel like Slippy.

Looks like I still did ok, anyhow, because Round also got some key injuries.

Roscoe, prepare to battle! :lightsabersmiley:
The only thing that kept me in battle against his team this week was my pitching. My team has some little nagging injuries also, but better than the DL injuries that can last for months.

The only thing that kept me in battle against his team this week was my pitching. My team has some little nagging injuries also, but better than the DL injuries that can last for months.

Yeah, I can use some pitching against him next week.

Hey, I got stat tracker as always. The Yahoo freebies ended tonight.

If ANYONE (except Jammer) wants to know their own or anyone else's ERA, standing, totals, ANYTHING, feel free to pm me as much as you like and I'll check it out for you. I won't even charge you 3 pennies a day, like Bill does. I mean, deducting it from his own kids allowance is a bit much...especially when the kid only earns 35 cents per week!! This offer extends from now until the end of the season (or until your team beats mine in a given week...then forget it!!!) Seriously though, feel free to take me up on it. I always enjoy talking fantasy ball (with everyone but Jammer) and won't mind in the least bit.

If ANYONE (except Jammer) wants to know [...] ANYTHING, feel free to pm me as much as you like and I'll check it out for you.

Can you tell me my future? I would really like to know if I am going to be able to afford my wife in about 20 years... :MusicBigGrin:

Glad I decided to bench Renteria and Cabrera this week. They only went 4 for 8 last night. :yellowprison:

Can you tell me my future? I would really like to know if I am going to be able to afford my wife in about 20 years... :MusicBigGrin:

That's too easy. Hell No, you won't. Nobody can. :MusicBigGrin:

Glad I decided to bench Renteria and Cabrera this week. They only went 4 for 8 last night. :yellowprison:

and i thank you.... polanco saw the bench for me.... and actually got a hit... lol not as much a lose for me so far, but i asumed the min i benched him he'd start hitting.

On the brighter side looks like my faith in an old timer Ace from my Fantasy teams of 10 years ago still has a bit left in the tank... Johnson was great last night.

and i thank you.... polanco saw the bench for me.... and actually got a hit... lol not as much a lose for me so far, but i asumed the min i benched him he'd start hitting.

You're welcome. :)

Fantasy baseball sure is fun. It's my favorite.

Injuries. Just lost a great pitcher for the year (Gallardo). I think I got a good replacement, but ouch.
My #1 pick (Rollins) has been out for weeks. My hottest hitter (batting .500) is dealing with his 2nd injury this year and has only played ten days. Somehow, I'm standing toe to toe with the big boys so far, but I don't know how much longer my luck will hold out.

I wish I hadn't had the last (tenth) pick. My favorite player, Chase Utley, dropped all the way to 9th and then the computer picked him for Wart. :mmph:
The guy is an absolute monster this year.

Fantasy baseball sure is fun. It's my favorite.

Injuries. Just lost a great pitcher for the year (Gallardo). I think I got a good replacement, but ouch.
My #1 pick (Rollins) has been out for weeks. My hottest hitter (batting .500) is dealing with his 2nd injury this year and has only played ten days. Somehow, I'm standing toe to toe with the big boys so far, but I don't know how much longer my luck will hold out.

I wish I hadn't had the last (tenth) pick. My favorite player, Chase Utley, dropped all the way to 9th and then the computer picked him for Wart. :mmph:
The guy is an absolute monster this year.

Yea, if you were lucky (or some people say corrupt) like me, you could have drafted #1 and had ARod on your team sitting on the Disabled List.

Fantasy baseball sure is fun. It's my favorite.

Injuries. Just lost a great pitcher for the year (Gallardo). I think I got a good replacement, but ouch.
My #1 pick (Rollins) has been out for weeks. My hottest hitter (batting .500) is dealing with his 2nd injury this year and has only played ten days. Somehow, I'm standing toe to toe with the big boys so far, but I don't know how much longer my luck will hold out.

I wish I hadn't had the last (tenth) pick. My favorite player, Chase Utley, dropped all the way to 9th and then the computer picked him for Wart. :mmph:
The guy is an absolute monster this year.
Wow, I read your first sentence I thought to myself "Holy crap, Darth is actually posting a message in the fantasy baseball thread that doesn't involve him crying about injuries."

Then I kept reading....

I had Gallardo in another league that I'm in (and never cried about losing him by the way). :stirthepot:

Wow, I read your first sentence I thought to myself "Holy crap, Darth is actually posting a message in the fantasy baseball thread that doesn't involve him crying about injuries."

Then I kept reading....

I had Gallardo in another league that I'm in (and never cried about losing him by the way). :stirthepot:

It sure is good to have this thread going again...:MusicBigGrin:

Yea, if you were lucky (or some people say corrupt) like me, you could have drafted #1 and had ARod on your team sitting on the Disabled List.

I told you NOT to draft a damned Yankee. But did you listen?

I've just got wounded guys. You on the other hand have wounded jerks!! :pound:

i dunno if it's gonna be like this all season, but what a weird several weeks...i win 7-1 and 8-4, and also lose 2-7 and 3-9.

Injuries. Just lost a great pitcher for the year (Gallardo). I think I got a good replacement, but ouch.
My #1 pick (Rollins) has been out for weeks. My hottest hitter (batting .500) is dealing with his 2nd injury this year and has only played ten days. Somehow, I'm standing toe to toe with the big boys so far, but I don't know how much longer my luck will hold out.

Wow, Tates, you're like the Little Engine That Could. Except, in this case, you're the Little Fantasy Baseball Player That Could.

Here's my image of Tates as a fantasy participant: Tates has a room in his house devoted to elaborate charts and forecasts of all players in each sport. He has employed a part-time assistant (unpaid intern from Boise State University) to keep these things organized from midnight to 7 a.m. (while Tates sleeps). The assistant wakes Tates up as soon as Yahoo! has posted the new results, whatever time that is. Coffee and donuts are provided for each morning's "standings unveiling." Tates sometimes keeps a digital audio recorder with him during the unveiling to record his thoughts. He listens to them later. Tates also keeps a notebook by the bed in case he thinks of a different lineup configuration during the middle of the night or a possible trade scenario. Which reminds me, Tates has never asked for any of my players in a trade.

My point is this, fellas, Tates is back in first! We need to step up our games! :pound:

Wow, Tates, you're like the Little Engine That Could. Except, in this case, you're the Little Fantasy Baseball Player That Could.

Here's my image of Tates as a fantasy participant: Tates has a room in his house devoted to elaborate charts and forecasts of all players in each sport. He has employed a part-time assistant (unpaid intern from Boise State University) to keep these things organized from midnight to 7 a.m. (while Tates sleeps). The assistant wakes Tates up as soon as Yahoo! has posted the new results, whatever time that is. Coffee and donuts are provided for each morning's "standings unveiling." Tates sometimes keeps a digital audio recorder with him during the unveiling to record his thoughts. He listens to them later. Tates also keeps a notebook by the bed in case he thinks of a different lineup configuration during the middle of the night or a possible trade scenario. Which reminds me, Tates has never asked for any of my players in a trade.

My point is this, fellas, Tates is back in first! We need to step up our games! :pound:


:caked::rofl:

Trash, trash, trash.

Anyone need an outfielder? I've got 6 pretty good ones. I need a 2B or a SS. Make me an offer.

I'm really not into fantasy sports, other than the fact I hope the Lions win the Super Bowl someday, but I saw this article that I thought a few of you who enjoy fanstasy baseball might find interesting. Here is a portion of what it said.

"A fantasy sports league is facing a very real lawsuit from Major League Baseball, and the U.S. Supreme Court is deciding right now whether it wants to play ball.
At issue is a big case roiling the sports world: Can MLB and its players charge fantasy leagues for the right to use their names and statistics?"

I'm really not into fantasy sports, other than the fact I hope the Lions win the Super Bowl someday, but I saw this article that I thought a few of you who enjoy fanstasy baseball might find interesting. Here is a portion of what it said.

"A fantasy sports league is facing a very real lawsuit from Major League Baseball, and the U.S. Supreme Court is deciding right now whether it wants to play ball.
At issue is a big case roiling the sports world: Can MLB and its players charge fantasy leagues for the right to use their names and statistics?"
Interesting stuff. I'm sure Darth Tater's heart skipped a beat when he read that.

P.S. Loved the Lions comment! :pound:

Interesting stuff. I'm sure Darth Tater's heart skipped a beat when he read that.

P.S. Loved the Lions comment! :pound:

LOL walrus breath. Good to see you finally came out of hibernation. I've been forced to mess with Roscoe the last couple of days.

If I'm not mistaken, this battle (or similar ones) have been going on in the courts for several years. Cyber law is like the new frontier. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I doubt it affects the individual leagues. I think it only affects Yahoo & those guys, but they could pass the costs on.

It's nonsense. MLB should be ashamed of itself.

The internet is a free and open market. There is nothing to stop someone from starting black market leagues with the real names and stats.

If MLB had any class (or business sense), they would partner with Yahoo, rather than alienate Fantasy Baseball fans.

It's nonsense. MLB should be ashamed of itself.

The internet is a free and open market. There is nothing to stop someone from starting black market leagues with the real names and stats.

If MLB had any class (or business sense), they would partner with Yahoo, rather than alienate Fantasy Baseball fans.

You are talking about the same people that turned a blind eye to steroid use for years and now want to do a witch hunt...

OK, this place needs to liven up...now that the Pistons are officially dead.

So, I'm playing Hoof Hearted this week. Dating back to last year, he always brings his best against me. I'm starting to take it personally. No matter how good my team is...the green guy gives me trouble and has beat me in close matches two of three times. Three of four if things keep up like they are this week.

So wtf..is Hoof hearted anyhow? Half hearted? Does he like horses? I don't get it.

What's in a name?

Ok, I can deal with Jammer's name. Jammers Jays. He likes them (can't imagine why) and has some on his team...so the name makes sense.

Laims Lethal Lineup. Again, his lineup ain't so lethal, but the use of alliteration works for me.

Sandwich Microwaves. Gimme a break. For 8 years and 45 teams this guy uses the same name. What does ORIGINALITY mean to you?

Bezeach:The guy changes name as often as he talks trash. Lame!

Roundabouts:Not too bad. From the song by "Yes"? If not...what?

Holliday Inn Express:Well, it's better than Baseballers & footballers...but I guess his Dad could only come up with one clever name per season.

Legat:HUH??????? Lucy...you have splainin' to do...

Tigers PFP:Is that like Mayberry RFD? What the heck does PFP stand for. "Pistons Forum Pansies"?

Phillies Phever:Best name of the bunch. Funny...best team too! :p_welldone:


OMG. Look at my lineup guys. This is the first time the entire season (including draft day) that I have NOBODY on the DL. You are all in trouble now. :djparty: Gotta go. They want my ring size.:winner_first_h4h:

OK, this place needs to liven up...now that the Pistons are officially dead.

So, I'm playing Hoof Hearted this week. Dating back to last year, he always brings his best against me. I'm starting to take it personally. No matter how good my team is...the green guy gives me trouble and has beat me in close matches two of three times. Three of four if things keep up like they are this week.

So wtf..is Hoof hearted anyhow? Half hearted? Does he like horses? I don't get it.

What's in a name?


Roundabouts:Not too bad. From the song by "Yes"? If not...what?



my wife is from scotland... tons of roundabouts there.... thats about it.... lol

if i could just get lucky a few weeks i could be in the thick of things.... i have lost two weeks where the scores were like 9-1 and if you look at the stats i was within 3-4 in each set.... maybe i'll start to string some good weeks together now... fingers crossed

Sandwich Microwaves. Gimme a break. For 8 years and 45 teams this guy uses the same name. What does ORIGINALITY mean to you?
When I was on the DetNews, I was the microwave, and my location was Ol' Sandwich, or Sandwich town, an old part of Windsor, where I grew up.

Hence, my team are the microwaves (an army of Vinnie Johnson clones) from the town of Old Sandwich.

Geez. Learn to google already!

They want my ring size.:winner_first_h4h:
Another nipple ring? :pound:

So wtf..is Hoof hearted anyhow? Half hearted? Does he like horses? I don't get it.



Darth, several years ago, I was watching a horse race of funniest sport videos or whatever. In the race the name of the horse that was in it was hoof hearted. Well hoof hearted was kiind of towards the back but as the race was coming down to the final stretch. The announcer was going nuts saying hoof hearted every few seconds cause hoof hearted was making a huge comeback. Anyways if you say hoof hearted about five times in a row, it sounds like you are saying "who farted'. Well when the announcer said it about 5 times in a row really fast, he realized whoever named the horse kind of pulled one over on him, cause he immediately bust out in laughter right in the middle of calling his horse race. In the video, it actually sounded like the announcer kept yelling who farted. Thus it made it into one of the funniest sports videos. I told that story on a thread in here a few years ago about funny sport names or whatever, and one of the guys (ggazoo?) I think went with it.

Darth, several years ago, I was watching a horse race of funniest sport videos or whatever. In the race the name of the horse that was in it was hoof hearted. Well hoof hearted was kiind of towards the back but as the race was coming down to the final stretch. The announcer was going nuts saying hoof hearted every few seconds cause hoof hearted was making a huge comeback. Anyways if you say hoof hearted about five times in a row, it sounds like you are saying "who farted'. Well when the announcer said it about 5 times in a row really fast, he realized whoever named the horse kind of pulled one over on him, cause he immediately bust out in laughter right in the middle of calling his horse race. In the video, it actually sounded like the announcer kept yelling who farted. Thus it made it into one of the funniest sports videos. I told that story on a thread in here a few years ago about funny sport names or whatever, and one of the guys (ggazoo?) I think went with it.

:pound::pound::pound: That's hilarious. Never even occurred to me.

Tigers PFP:Is that like Mayberry RFD? What the heck does PFP stand for. "Pistons Forum Pansies"?

pitchers' fielding practice!! a tribute to the world series the tigers blew to the cardinals :)

Darth, several years ago, I was watching a horse race of funniest sport videos or whatever. In the race the name of the horse