Cole Hamels pitched brilliantly for me tonight. I think it's his first really good game since I acquired him in a trade months back. Howard was part of that trade too, and he's hit 7 dingers in our series.

Volquez had a bad inning. So this one isn't over although taking the lead in ERA is huge for me. The Phillies aren't celebrating just yet.

Two more days to go.
Here's a good article on the real Phillies... hot off the press, if anyone is interested:

"No major league team has failed to finish first after having at least a seven-game lead with 17 to play. If the Mets become the first team to blow a lead that big, it could finally take the '64 Phils off the hook for their infamous collapse.
Those Phillies had a 6 1/2 -game lead with 12 to play, only to lose 10 straight and finish tied for second place behind St. Louis.
This resilient group has overcome a 4-11 start and a slew of injuries to capture the hearts of a championship-starved city that hasn't celebrated a title since the NBA's 76ers won it all in 1983."

MLB - Washington Nationals/Philadelphia Phillies Recap Friday September 28, 2007 - Yahoo! Sports

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"Quite simply captain, I examined the problem from all angles, and it was plainly hopeless. Logic informed me that under the circumstances, the only logical action would have to be one of desperation. Logical decision, logically arrived at." -- Spock

Another fantasy season in the books.

Good match Webz. Congrats on 2nd place & Congrats to Roscoe on 3rd.

I had a dream season, I guess. Pretty much dominated from start to finish. Everything seemed to go right, and even though I felt like my team was running on fumes toward the end, they pulled it out in the semifinals at the last second and played a strong championship round.

That's 13-0 in playoff series for me (including two in a consolation bracket in football one year) and 4 for 4 in league championships in the 4 pf.com fantasy leagues I've been in. This was my first baseball league, so now I've won in every sport.

Basketball 2-0
Baseball 1-0
Hockey 1-0
Football 1-2 (these were not pf leagues).

The best thing is that this time you guys can't complain about me cheating since I couldn't stream.
Ironically, this is the one time where I would not have streamed anyhow...at least not on batting.

Well, the real Phillies won and go to the playoffs and the Lions won too. Too bad MSU lost and my football team ain't so hot.

Ok, I'm done bragging...for now. Let the Tater hating commence!!!

Good job guys on nobody quitting. Hopefully you all had fun and we can get the same great group back next year...so I can beat you all again.

Now...to focus my attention on hockey!

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"Quite simply captain, I examined the problem from all angles, and it was plainly hopeless. Logic informed me that under the circumstances, the only logical action would have to be one of desperation. Logical decision, logically arrived at." -- Spock

I was going to congratulate you, but you already congratulated yourself about a hundred times....

Nah. Around here it's usually just sour grapes.

I've learned through personal experience that it's much more comprehensive and thorough my way. More pleasurable too.

AHAHAHAHAHA



I'll be a bigger man than Bill.

Congrats on being a champ in your fantasies Darth.

I feel the love. You would almost think I ask for it...

Well done Darth, you deserved it. Over 1 week there can be some luck but over 2 weeks there should be no doubt. Funny thing was, my pitchers had more wins and saves against roscoe in 1 week than the 2 weeks I played you. But that's how it goes. My batters were comprehensively thrashed.

That's my 2nd loss to you in a final. I can't be too upset I guess. It was my first baseball league and before the start of the season, I really didn't know anything about baseball. So anyway, I learnt a lot and hopefully my football team can get to the end as well.

Congrats to everyone who played. I enjoyed the league.

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Thanks Webz. It was lots of fun.

I know what you mean. I got 14 steals the previous week against baseballers but only had 3 against you after about 10 or 11 days. I was tearing my hair out because I was worried about your pitching after what they did against Roscoe, so I figured I needed all the offensive categories.

Darth, if your head gets any bigger, we will need to lease a more powerful server!

Congrats, Congrats to everyone including the guys in the Consolation bracket.

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To all of my friends, comrades and companions at PF.com

Thank you for another great season!

Thanks to everyone. The league was a lot of fun. My son really enjoyed himself. He's addicted to fantasy sports now.

Also, congrats to Darth on the championship.