Amazin' Avenue Fantasy League?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 12:26 AM EST
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PrintWith pitchers and catchers about to report, that can only mean one thing: it's time for fantasy baseball.
I'm hoping there's enough interest for this to work. I was thinking H2H, points-based, 10-12 people, AL/NL mixed league, either CBS Sports or Yahoo. I'll wait to see if there's a concensus preference for either one before setting it up. To keep things friendly (and simple), we'll just use a free league, unless people really are willing to pay an entry fee. Not that I don't trust you guys, but collecting all of the money can be a pain. They're less customizable, but the price is right. I'll open it up to the first 11 respondents. Won't schedule the draft until much closer to Opening Day, so a response right now isn't an absolute commitment, but it's always more fun without dead teams.
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Count me in.
I’ve been playing fantasy baseball for four years now. The first year I was involved we were drafting teams out at sea on a white board. It was exruciatingly painful but in the end it was fun as hell. The last two years I’ve been involved in a $50 per head league. No more than 10 entrants. I don’t have a problem w/a “fee”, but normally I like to see how well a commissioner keeps up w/the league prior to committing myself.
My opinions about the different ’venue’s for the leagues:
ESPN – Great interaction, easy to use / manipulate / amend. However, normally early in the season it has bugs. Can’t access it at work.
MLB – Lousy. You can only make roster changes for the week ahead. Once the week begins, you’re stuck w/that roster for the remainder of the week. Don’t care for the point system for pitchers.
Yahoo – By far my favorite. Extremely easy to use. CAN access it at work. Nuff said.
CBS Sports – Never seen their FanBball site.
I’ll be standing by commish.
P.S. I’m much easier to get along with in the FanLeague than I am here on the blog.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 7:22 AM EST reply actions
I'd be interested
Sign me up.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
I'm for Yahoo
I’m not sure about points-H2H, though.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
I'm in but I'm against H2H
I find H2H good for football but for baseball’s random, long season, I feel like the champ should be decided by accumlated points, whatever you guys feel like.
Oh and yahoo ftw.
roto is pretty bad though
first half dominance = win. too hard to come back from shitty performances by your players pre-ASB. h2h allows a chance to come back.
I concur
In the ESPN league last year (only eight teams) we played H2H and I was hanging in their by the skin of my teeth. W/some shrewd, post all-star trades I got back into the mix and was respectable in the playoffs.
Due to the popular vote though, I’ll conform to whatever the commish (DON’T BE A SELIG!) wants.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
That's right.
You are “done”. Ahhhhahahahahahaha.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not participating
but I wanted to say that I agree with this completely. I hate Rotisserie, and much prefer H2H.
CJ
Feel free to consult for Sokojoe. He’s going to need lots, and I mean lots of help.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
I'd say it's already ended for you.
;-)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
$10 says for all of you guys' talk, you tie for last place.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
$100 says
One of your players is one of the 103 on “The List”
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Who knows?
Although I’d say its more likely than not every one of us in the league drafts at least one person on “The List”.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
agreed
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Count me in
Definitely prefer Yahoo. I’m not a huge fan of head to head, but that’s up to the commish.
I'd prefer yahoo but don't mind CBS
Like someone else said ESPN often has bugs early in the season. I like cbs sports but the interface isn’t always user friendly.
Damn Gina!
Someone? I’m just “someone” now? :-)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I'm interested
Yahoo’s good, but I’m with Soko, definitely prefer Roto
by Mark Himmelstein on Feb 11, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions
I'd say Yahoo.
I don’t really care, H2H or Roto. But would we do a draft or auction? I’ve personally always liked auctions, but either/or is fine.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Squid. What's an auction draft?
I only know of a live and automatic draft.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
But apparently that’s not an option on Yahoo.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Oh snap! That is pretty cool. A neat challenge. I've never participated in a draft in that manner.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
A normal league
I would be all for joining that. I put down my name for the WAR league on beyondtheboxscore, and have a keeper team, but I was just thinking it would be nice to sit down and draft a team without having to flip out about weird scoring.
by yellomellojello on Feb 11, 2009 2:44 PM EST reply actions
I doubt
there’s more room, but if there is, I’m in.
Yahoo is preferred.
Wow, that filled up pretty quickly.
Sorry to turn people away (although it beats the alternative), but I’m going with the first 12 responses:
Me, Lou, Gina, IanB, samt, Reg Dunlop, Sokojoe, ams258, Gina, Meddler, squid92, BlackOps, englishgrey, and yellomellojello. I suggested H2H b/c I’ve used it for hockey for a couple of seasons now, but since there seems to be a preference for straight up roto, we’ll use that. Might as well make it more fun for people. Also, having an uneven number of owners isn’t a factor. There’s definitely a consensus on Yahoo, which isn’t a problem. I’ll set it up with a live draft.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions
Very nice.
Maybe, just to be safe, suggest a time on here to see if there’s a consensus good draft time?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Good thinking
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I got chills.
Chuck Norris thinks I had a good idea?
:)
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
he doesn't do push ups
he pushes the world down.
I know that’s an old one, but I still love it.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
+ Chuck Norris (there is no number higher than Chuck Norris)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
When Chuck Norris looks in the mirror nothing appears. There can never be a second Chuck Norris.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Very good idea.
I think I have to set the draft ahead of time. Is there a particular day that definitely won’t work for people? I’m thinking late March, early April at the latest. Or at least a day of the week that doesn’t work at all?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby! Don't be a SELIG!
Assign a day. If you ask what’s good for people, you’re going to get a dozen different answers.
Drive this bus homeboy!
The season starts a little bit later this year. Players aren’t going to want to draft early due to a number of things such as; unforeseen injuries, certain major leaguer’s playing like complete crap (even though they’re not going to see THAT MUCH time and it’s only spring training) and people also want to do some deep analysis. Especially the geeks here on AA.
So, pick a time late in Spring Training. This gives everyone ample opportunity to set aside a day and time for the draft. If people can’t budge from that day, try and be flexible. If people can’t make it due to emergencies and/or unforeseen events at the last minute, see if they’re comfortable w/you drafting for them.
Set the rules my man & let’s do the damn thing! :-)
Two things I can’t stand during fantasy baseball:
- Participants not keeping up w/their respective team.
- Dumping / adding pitchers everyday to add to their Win & Strikeout total. Yes, yes, yes, I know. It could also negatively effect their Losses & WHIP. But that’s rarely the case. Completely bogus. Please put a cap on roster additions / adjustments.
Hell, do what you want. It’s your league. But man, those are two of my biggest pet peeves on fantasy baseball. I’m lookin’ forward to making you stat nerds eat my dust.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
A real geek
has already finished his fantasy baseball preparations.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Received. But...
There’s always room for improvement. Keep ‘em comin’ SamT!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Selig? That hurts, Lou.
I suppose being so accommodating is just my inner nice guy. I do want to avoid having the draft too early, and the WBC screws things up a bit.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
AA made me what I am.
I learned the hard way about being too accommodating. Animals will just run right over you. But I can appreciate your kind heart.
Yep…That darned WBC throws a monkey wrench in the machine doesn’t it?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Received. ...And, making a mental note of this.
I’m going to need your home address so I can FedEx you some:
to wipe those tears away after I crush you! BWA-HA-HA-HA!!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry about that.
Me, Lou, IanB, samt, Reg Dunlop, Sokojoe, ams258, Gina, Meddler, squid92, BlackOps, englishgrey, melloyellojello. That’s 13.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Gina...
…for 19 you do a good job paying attention to detail. Need a job?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
For anyone that wants to spice up their team name, check out the following web site!
http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-team-name-generator/
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions
ha
i dont play fantasy baseball but if i did, i might have to with this one from that site:
“Vindictive Gastric Juices”
"You know I am only teasing. I love you gals out there -- always have." - Keith Hernandez
I almost spit out my coffee on the following:
Irritated Pimp Canoe
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
If this doesn't make you laugh, nothing will.
Check out the categories a friend of mine set up for his league. Warning! Some are totally off the wall, but that’s why I like them. Something different and fresh.
Batting: R – H – HR – RBI – SB – AVG – CYC – SLAM (CYC – hit for the cycle. SLAM – Grand Slam).
Pitching: W – CG – SHO – SV – K – ERA – NH – PG (NH – No hitter. PG – Perfect Game).
I’m asking him to get rid of SHO and install WHIP. Other than that, I love it.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, those crazy categories make things fun.
In my current hockey league, goalie goals are worth twice as much as regular goals. I imagine that any perfect game is an insurmountable lead.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 11, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. The PG would basically give a player/team a point each for
PG, SHO, CG, W, ERA, NH. But you know what. It’s those weeks when your team does it that the other team does it as well. Man, I hate when that happens. The impossible happens for both teams playing against each other. You’d have a better chance at winning the lottery.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Off to bed. Night-night.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 11, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
BobbyV
When ya settin up the league handsome ba$tard?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions
I'll play!
i stink at fantasy baseball but if theres still room i’ll definitely participate. i dont have a preference for the rules and game play, i’ve lost in every kind of league imaginable.
HELLO HELLO MR WILPON. WE WANT THE MANSION NOT THE CONDO.
Ken
I think you’re too late. Tell ya what. I’ll let you be my team’s mascot.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 12, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
League Info
Yahoo League ID 59414.
The draft is currently set for March 26 at 7pm EST.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 12, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions
"Chief" haha...funny (belly laugh)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 5:37 AM EST up reply actions
You shall be known as Los Last Place
BATTIN BA$TARD$ here.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 5:37 AM EST up reply actions
More like Bahahahahaha. Ba$tard$.
…eh, that’s all I got.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Hopefully your management will be better than your posts.
;-)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
Fantasy Mets experiment
I’ve put together an all Mets squad in one of the Yahoo leagues I joined. Just wanted to see how it plays out. The squad is comprised of all Mets w/only a few exceptions. Problems I’ve already discovered with this kind of experiment:
1. In the draft (auto), didn’t get Wright or Reyes. Drafted DeRosa and Escobar. (Not bad supplements)
2. I’m gonna take it in the a$$ in the saves category, so I had to go shop around for another closer. Trying to pick up Sherrill off the waiver wire as we speak.
This ought to be interesting to see how well they can do. …Or not.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 9:46 AM EST reply actions
seriously
other than Beltran, Santana, and Frankie, who on the Mets is even valuable? I mean, Delgado’s got some value, but he’s probably a borderline top-10 first basemen, if that. Reyes and Wright are by far the two most valuable Mets for fantasy purposes. Sorry Lou, but I have a feeling that team ain’t winning much this year.
Part of the fun AND learning is with experimenting.
Failure is often a good teacher. What the hell is this going to teach me? Probably not a damned thing. I’ll keep ya posted.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
Alrighty
I’m in, team name: The Runs (same as my band, hey cheap laughs are laughs)
by Mark Himmelstein on Feb 13, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions
Scoring Settings?
Doubles? Triples? Games Started? Walks?? OPS?!?!
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
I'm ok with these scoring settings
but may I humbly suggest a different pitching category than Games Started, seems to reward lots of adds/drops, I suggest Hits, HRs, K/9, BB/9 anything really.
I'm open to suggestions.
Trying not to have too many scoring categories. Right now there’s 9 apiece for hitters and pitchers.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Bobby...
12 teams and that many player positions? Whew bro, this might dilute the $hit out of the league. How about droppin the BN to two instead of six?
I do like the stat categories though.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
It should be 13 teams.
Looks like someone hasn’t started their team yet. Does anyone else think the rosters are too big? I can drop a couple of spots.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Damn...13 teams. Even tougher.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think the rosters are fine
Maybe one less bench spot.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Irrelevant note.
Recognizing the movie buff you are, I recommend The International (Clive Owen). A bit long, but very intriguing. I’ll have to watch it a couple of more times to soak it all in. Great shoot-out scene in the Guggenheim museum!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
I hear the Guggenheim scene is pretty awesome.
The rest of the movie, not so much. Too bad; I had pretty high hopes for it. I might still see it, but I’ve still got a few Oscar films to see, plus Taken (that Liam Neeson monologue in the trailer sells it for me) and Push.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
The International cont.
Yeah, a great deal of the movie is a bit much to digest considering the fact that the inside story is hard to follow. If you’re into history, banking, dirty deals and if you have patience, it’s fine to watch. Like I said, it would take a couple of viewings to really absorb all of the info.
Taken – I’d like to see that one. Push…I’ll wait for the DVD.
Debating on Watchmen when it comes out.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Watchmen.
Hells yes. I cannot wait until that comes out. Also, forgot to mention Coraline. That looks just fantastic. Yay for 3-day weekends.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Strange.
I work for the guv-ment and I ain’t gettin’ no 3 day weekend. Slacker!! ;-)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Well, my agency isn't essential.
I suppose if DHS takes off for Presidents’ Day, there’s no one watching out for us.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
I guess my sarcasm wasn't apparent.
Man, I truly suck at sarcasm.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 13, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
We need a sarcasm tag.
It generally doesn’t show on the internets. But seriously, you guys should take an extra day off once in a while. I even get Election Day off.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 13, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Sarcasm tag!
Now that sir is an ingenious idea! See ya in the fantasy league!
Side note: Have you ever seen – Things to do in Denver When You’re Dead.
I remember that someone posted a gif of it here at AA a week or so ago.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 14, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
Push was pretty cool.
It’s much better than you’d expect from a movie released in February. I’ll let you know how Taken is. Planning to see it tomorrow.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 15, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Dang fella!
Yuz just eatin this 3 day weekend up at the box office. Yuz gotz 2 du a dubbal dip. Yuz knowz what I’s sayin’. Pay 4 / 1, c – 2. Da manz gettin’ over on yuz, yuz got ta get ova on da MAN.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
I really want to see Taken
if anyone sees it, let me know how it is. Also want to see Frost/Nixon, but none of my friends are interested, uncultured bastards. May have to wait for the DVD. I just saw Slumdog Millionaire – great movie, would definitely recommend it to anyone.
And I’m not expecting Watchmen to be very good, but I’m a comic book nerd, so I’ll be seeing it when it comes out.
I have very low expectations for Watchmen
but, eh, it’ll probably look pretty in IMAX. I’m assuming, of course, that it’ll be in IMAX.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Feb 15, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
It's your lucky day!
I’ve seen Frost / Nixon in its stage format at the Kennedy Center here in D.C. and I’ve seen it on the silver screen. Mother fell asleep 20 minutes into the stage version. (I had to elbow her every other 5 minutes. Quite embarrassing. Still love her though). Stacey Keech performed admirably, but something was lacking with the rest of the cast.
The film version was splendid. (Damn, I just realized that Rebecca Hall “hottie” played Michael Sheen’s girlfriend in the movie Frost / Nixon. I just saw her in the movie; Vicky Cristina Barcelona as well. Now that’s a DAMN GOOD FILM!)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
CJ, if you don't mind subtitles I'd like to suggest a great foreign film: The Lives Of Others
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lives_of_others/
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Wiki link just in case you don't like the info from Rotten Tomatoes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_lives_of_others
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know why that comment makes me laugh...
…but it does. Why do you hate it? Is it because of the manner in which people must traverse the spiral walkway?
Why I drink Jim Beam
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 14, 2009 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Because there's nothing there.
I went there this past Christmas, and sure enough, there was an entire floor with just a blank wall which was supposed to be part of the exhibit, and the same projection of a model of a city on several walls. Plus, the photographer that was featured was awful.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
oh. art...does anyone GET it? you got me pal. the only artist's work i've really ever enjoyed was Edward Hopper
Room In New York
I actually have this one hanging on the living room wall above the fire place.
Why I drink Jim Beam
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 14, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
WHOA! Hey BobbyV. Check out this lineup I received in a Yahoo league.*
C – A.J. Pierzynski
1B – Ryan Howard
2B – Chone Figgins
3B – Aubrey Huff
SS – Jimmy Rollins
OF – Vladimir Guerrero
OF – Nate McLouth
OF – Corey Hart
Util – David Ortiz
BN – Denard Span
BN – Adam Jones
BN – Jeff Clement
My pitching rotation is somewhat weak. I’ll have to get out my Scott Boras / Andrew Rosenhaus Screw The League guidebook of fantasy baseball to swindle some suckers out of some pitchers.
*Autodraft
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions
wah-wah
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Rollins AND Howard?
What, you couldn’t get Jeter? I’d take a mulligan and request a redraft.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 15, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
"Laughing heartily!"
Yuz know what? Yuz guys are some grade A cock $uckers. Yuz dick beater$ act as if I picked those guys on purpose. Didn’t yuz see the damned asterisk? It was an auto draft. This is the kind of bull-pucky I’d expect from KingC, JNY and Anonymous. Not Bobby. Not CJ. Hell, even CPP has been more diplomatic lately. (To be honest, he hasn’t had anything to say to me in a while. Maybe he just hates my ever-lovin guts – Hey CPP! Thhhpppptttt!! j/k fella :-)
I know, I know. Yuz guyz were just havin’ fun with me.
Why I drink Jim Beam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdiRkiYREU
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
I saw the asterisk.
But how could you post that lineup and not expect us to say anything?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 15, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Received (smiley emoticon)
Why I drink Jim Beam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdiRkiYREU
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 16, 2009 6:47 AM EST up reply actions
O.K. BobbyV. Check out my 'majority' Mets sqaud. "Los Locos Mets"
C – Schneider
1B – Delgado
2B – Castillo
3B – De Rosa (Indians)
SS – Escobar (Braves)
OF – Beltran
OF – Murphy
OF – Church
Util – Evans
BN – Cancel
BN – Tatis
SP – Maine
SP – Pelfrey
SP – Perez
SP – Meche (Royals)
SP – Cook (Rockies)
SP – Lohse (Cardinals)
SP – Pettiitte (Skankees) …(Don’t say a f’n word!)
RP – K-Rod
RP – Sherrill (Orioles)
RP – Putz
The real pain in the rectum is going to be to stay up to date with Manuel’s lineup. I’m going to have to be ‘Johnny on the Spot’ when it comes to roster changes.
Analysis? Be brutal nice!
P.S. Some fool wanted a straight up trade: Ortiz for K-Rod! What the hell is wrong with some people?
Why I drink Jim Beam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdiRkiYREU
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
You got the wrong Mets
Do the Ortiz for K-Rod trade. Everyone needs more Pa-pi.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
:-)
My name ain’t paper-head-Fred.
Why I drink Jim Beam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdiRkiYREU
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 15, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
BobbyV and CJm...I'm gonna' need your help on this one.
New Quentin Tarantino flick due for release in August. Half of me is excited as hell and the other half of me is left scratching my head.
You decide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pel3GE97evA
Why I drink Jim Beam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdiRkiYREU
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 17, 2009 12:33 AM EST reply actions
Oh hells yes you have to see it.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting Inglorious Basterds for months now. That teaser was like Christmas in February.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 17, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
OK, made a few changes.
Scoring: Dropped starts for K/9 for pitchers. Added K for batters. Dropped the bench from 6 to 4. I was trying to keep the number of stat categories equal for batters and pitchers, but pitchers currently have one less.
Here’s what we have so far:
R, H, 2B, 3B, HR, BB, SO, SB, OPS, RBI
W, L, SV, INN, SO, BB, ERA, WHIP, K/9
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 19, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions
Sounds good.
Just to confirm:
Are we H2H
or
Roto?
" That will be enough Mr. Selig. Thank you. "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 20, 2009 7:38 AM EST up reply actions
We're penalizing a player for striking out
why don’t we go dusty baker style and score points for moving-the-runner-overs.
I kid of course, but I did like the idea of keeping batters and pitchers even.
I'd drop the SO's for hitters.
Striking out is just like every other out.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Right now, I'm keeping it as is.
But like I said, I’d like to keep both sides even. If we don’t add another scoring category for pitchers, I’ll just drop Ks from the hitters.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Feb 20, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Is there a category for steroid takers?
Don’t mind me, I’m 1/2 drunk and pissed off that I’m 1/2 drunk and it’s this early and I had to call quits on the party early because of work tomorrow.
DAMMIT!
" That will be enough Mr. Selig. Thank you. "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Feb 20, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
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