Author Topic: The only sport that matters: MLB 2010 Thread (Read 43312 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **on:** February 28, 2010, 06:36:06 PM »

Time for baseball talk. First spring training games are on Wednesday.

Go M's!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2010, 06:47:22 PM »

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2010, 06:58:49 PM »

I've decided not to support the Dodgers as long as Frank McCourt is the owner. Haven't decided whether to just become an impartial observer of the league or to pick another team to mildly support. Leaning towards the former.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:03:24 PM »

STRASBURG

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:05:13 PM »

Over/Under for combined Wright+Francoeur HR = 40

I'm going over.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:09:35 PM »

I am quite interested to see if Kemp, Ethier and Kershaw can continue their development. I'd love to see Kemp break out into a full-fledged superstar. Damn I love those guys.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:13:24 PM »

Kemp is pretty much there, already. Very possible 30-30 this year.

Donono · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:13:45 PM »

[youtube=560,345]AiZZObWPi5Y[/youtube]

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:21:01 PM »

http://twitter.com/OzzieGuillen

T234 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:32:33 PM »

We still proud of team usa

T234 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2010, 07:33:06 PM »

Quote from: T234 on February 28, 2010, 07:32:33 PM

We still proud of team usa

great game I loved

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2010, 09:25:12 PM »

I hope CC and Cliff Lee blow out their ACL's.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2010, 09:37:31 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 28, 2010, 07:05:13 PM

Over/Under for combined Wright+Francoeur HR = 40

I'm going over.

I'll take the under action on that, fo sho.

Braves are gonna be really good this year... and fade down the stretch. Too many "if this happens we'll be good" qualifiers on this team. Just can't spend enough, unfortunately.

pollo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2010, 09:51:47 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on February 28, 2010, 09:25:12 PM

I hope CC and Cliff Lee blow out their ACL's.

Fausto Carmona opening day starter

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:31:22 AM »

Quote from: pollo on February 28, 2010, 09:51:47 PM

Fausto Carmona opening day starter

For the Akron Aeros.

Jake Westbrook, Greek God of Groundballs, Day 1.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:35:46 AM »

Going to the Astros vs Mets training game.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:36:18 AM »

Make sure to heckle Jeff Francouer.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:39:00 AM »

If I get the chance I will!

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:39:42 AM »

Houston still has a team? Why?

Remember when their GM traded for Randy Wolf at midseason (when they were out of it) because he felt like it gave them a better chance to sign him in the off-season? (He signed for the Dodgers instead)

That's one of my favorite trades of all time.

Himu · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2010, 02:03:55 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on March 01, 2010, 01:39:42 AM

Houston still has a team? Why?

Remember when their GM traded for Randy Wolf at midseason (when they were out of it) because he felt like it gave them a better chance to sign him in the off-season? (He signed for the Dodgers instead)

That's one of my favorite trades of all time.

Houston needs new management.

Also, they're looking into selling the Astros.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2010, 06:56:10 PM »

Just a reminder (I'll be doing this about once a week) to everyone who signed up for the fantasy leagues: H2H league drafts Sunday March 21st and the roto league drafts a week earlier on Sunday March 14th. We still need ONE team for the H2H league and could add up to four to the roto league. PM me if you're interested *AND CAN MAKE THE DRAFT*.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:16:51 PM »

David Wright hit an opposite-field HR in his first ST at-bat today.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2010, 12:52:48 AM »

Apparently Jose Reyes' thyroid is defective.

pollo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:35:02 AM »

Triumph, switch our draft style to auction. Much better than snaking!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:45:52 AM »

Quote from: pollo on March 06, 2010, 09:35:02 AM

Triumph, switch our draft style to auction. Much better than snaking!

I would do it in a heartbeat... if we get enough of the league to agree to it. Problem is, I can pretty much guarantee that even after all of my dire threats, 1/4 to 1/3 of the league won't show up to the draft so that would reallllllly screw those knuckleheads over.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:47:00 AM »

Sounds like even more reason to do it!

pollo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:04:22 AM »

Indeed. Make it a point that they gots to show up. We'll just start nominating shitty players the first few rounds so the comp starts drafting for them.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #27 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:08:16 AM »

Quote from: pollo on March 06, 2010, 11:04:22 AM

Indeed. Make it a point that they gots to show up. We'll just start nominating shitty players the first few rounds so the comp starts drafting for them.

"Andruw Jones... going once, going twice, SOLD! to Konex!"

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #28 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:22:32 AM »

Also- still need one more manager for the H2H league, and there are still openings in the roto league. PM me if interested.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2010, 01:04:07 AM »

Shit, I forgot to mention it to a friend I saw today.

And auction? I guess I'd be down, even though I have no idea how it works. People nominate whomever and then everyone gets to bid?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #30 on:** March 07, 2010, 01:50:07 AM »

Jenrry Mejia looks pretty good.

http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7179293&topic_id=8048958&c_id=nym

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 07, 2010, 04:48:26 PM »

<------ My Xbox Avatar is ready.

I'm ready.

I don't have much hope for the Marlins, though. They're just biding time until the new stadium is built.

But at least one of their minor league teams, the Jupiter Hammerheads, is near where I live, so it'll be fun to watch that when the Marlins can't buy a win in the summer...

But who knows, it could be 1997 or 2003 all over again...

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:28:13 AM »

HOLY UNDERWEAR, BATMAN!

Weekly reminder: roto draft is THIS FREAKING SUNDAY. Four spots left in that league, pm me if you want in. Also, the H2H draft is A WEEK FROM THIS FREAKING SUNDAY. We need to get one more team in that league in order to even draft (we're stuck at 11) so if one of you wankers who still have GAF accounts wants to make a post in the baseball thread over there that would be just awesome. Thanks.

Oh, and also Cajole has such envy over Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward that I can smell his jealousy from North Carolina. True story!

pollo · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2010, 12:36:16 PM »

AUCTION PLZ

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #34 on:** March 11, 2010, 03:10:28 PM »

I sent a few PMs out to cool gaffers, one declined and the other two haven't responded yet. :\

And hey, Jenrry Mejia looks pretty fucking sick, but the Mets are going to fuck things up by bringing him up too early as a reliever ajskdhlfjksahg

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2010, 03:55:07 PM »

Reyes is going to start the season on the DL...ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #36 on:** March 11, 2010, 04:53:57 PM »

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Funny stuff, Jason Heyward by all accounts is going to start the season on our opening day roster. Good times.

Pollo- while I would be all for an auction league, you gotta convince the rest of the league on it. Another option would be to start another league where we know from the beginning we'll do an auction instead of a draft.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #37 on:** March 11, 2010, 04:59:01 PM »

Wait a minute, I don't think Yahoo can even do auction leagues. Discussion over, looks like you gotta suffer Pollo!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #38 on:** March 11, 2010, 05:09:49 PM »

Fatcesa is just ripping the Mets a new asshole for this Reyes debacle.

pollo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:09:08 PM »

It can dude, it's new this year.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #40 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:15:34 PM »

I'm glad the Rangers actually have an owner with money this time around. It was pretty pathetic last year. $:-\$

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #41 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:24:32 PM »

Join our roto league, GR!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #42 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:02:29 AM »

Quote from: pollo on March 11, 2010, 11:09:08 PM

It can dude, it's new this year.

I just tried to set a league up and didn't see how. Where is it listed? What's it under?

pollo · « **Reply #43 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:50:22 AM »

Commish Tools --> Under Draft Management Table "Change Draft Type"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #44 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:52:09 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on March 11, 2010, 11:24:32 PM

Join our roto league, GR!

It would just end up being another one of those thing that I'm really excited about for a few days and then completely forget.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #45 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:09:42 AM »

Quote from: pollo on March 12, 2010, 12:50:22 AM

Commish Tools --> Under Draft Management Table "Change Draft Type"

Ok, I figured it out. Now you just have to convince a majority of the league to switch and it's a go. Oh, and find one other schmuck to sign up for the league.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #46 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:13:52 AM »

A gaffer responded with interest. Lathenar. I told him to join both leagues. I hope he does.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #47 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:36:12 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on March 12, 2010, 02:13:52 AM

A gaffer responded with interest. Lathenar. I told him to join both leagues. I hope he does.

I remember him, he's played before. Competent guy.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #48 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:21:28 AM »

I don't know if I'll be able to make the Sunday draft. I am bringing my laptop and wireless connection with me, though. I will make every attempt.

pollo · « **Reply #49 on:** March 12, 2010, 10:24:58 AM »

wait, i wasn't fully awake when i sent that first message. anything to make konex suicide is fine by me.

-solrac

There's 1!

Edit: I thought I made a compelling case with bidding ARod up to watch Konex suicide.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #50 on:** March 12, 2010, 05:45:26 PM »

Well, Lathenar joined roto, but not H2H. He's getting married on the H2H draft day. Damn it.

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** March 12, 2010, 05:46:14 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on March 11, 2010, 11:15:34 PM

I'm glad the Rangers actually have an owner with money this time around. It was pretty pathetic last year. $:-\$

Couldn't have been worse than the Astros.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #52 on:** March 12, 2010, 05:49:26 PM »

Join, Himuro!

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #53 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:12:57 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 12, 2010, 05:46:14 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on March 11, 2010, 11:15:34 PM
I'm glad the Rangers actually have an owner with money this time around. It was pretty pathetic last year. $:-\$

Couldn't have been worse than the Astros.

Did the Astros have to accept loans from the league just to meet payroll?

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:15:11 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on March 12, 2010, 05:49:26 PM

Join, Himuro!

Link

Quote from: Great Rumbler on March 12, 2010, 06:12:57 PM

Quote from: Himuro on March 12, 2010, 05:46:14 PM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on March 11, 2010, 11:15:34 PM
I'm glad the Rangers actually have an owner with money this time around. It was pretty pathetic last year. $:-\$

Couldn't have been worse than the Astros.

Did the Astros have to accept loans from the league just to meet payroll?

No

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #55 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:42:05 PM »

Triumph, send this motherfucker the info.

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** March 12, 2010, 07:01:54 PM »

Quote

29. Ed Wade, Houston Astros
Did you realize that six of eight Astros regulars were 33 or older last year? That five of the six pitchers who got the most starts -- two of whom were Brian Moehler and Mike Hampton -- were 30 or older? And that the team has arguably the worst farm system in baseball? Wade isn't to blame for all of this. But he certainly hasn't done anything about it.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/tim_marchman/03/03/gm.rankings/index.html

pollo · « **Reply #57 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:24:29 PM »

Himuro, auction draft, yes?

pollo · « **Reply #58 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:00:43 PM »

Yes to auction:

pollo, solrac, malek,

Cjuice can i get you on this list?

TA and his republican sensibilities should be for auction as well.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #59 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:03:21 PM »

whatever. this is just for H2H, right?

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Author Topic: The only sport that matters: MLB 2010 Thread (Read 43312 times)