Spring training starts today!!!
Go here LINK

and type in the following info:
ID# is 4109 and the Password is nissan

Good luck and have fun! Let the shit talking begin!

Im in.

Philadelphia Matadors are in. Avatars are garbage.

Think I should raise the max. number of teams? It's 14 as of now.

Are you using that same confusing setup like last year or did you fix it?

I'm in
Virginia Highlanders

First timer, so go easy if I screw up, fellas.

Hoppy's Hurricanes have arrived ...........to add to the 3 other leagues between yahoo and Sandbox I am part of..........last year I won 2 out of 3, hopefully this year is just as good!

Live draft, commish?

I'm in

It will be a auto draft, much easier to just rank your players and let Yahoo pick for us than to try and find a good time for 14 people spread out across the U.S. NismoX, what are you refering to?

Draft Type: Autopick Draft

Max Teams: 14

Scoring Type: Head-to-Head

Player Universe: All baseball

Max Moves: No maximum

Max Trades: No maximum

Trade Reject Time: 1

Trade End Date: August 14, 2005

Waiver Time: 1 day

Can't Cut List Provider: None

Trade Review: League Votes

Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules

Min Innings Pitched:

Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow

Start Scoring on: Week 1

Last year's scoring system was flat out messed up. I had no clue what was going on, yet finished 2nd. A bunch of us complained as '03's setup was much better.

Do get extra points when they go on a roid rage?

Seems pretty simple to me, if you do better than your opponent for that week in one of the following categories you get a point for that category.

R H HR RBI SB AVG W CG SHO SV K ERA WHIP

example-if you have 20 runs and your opponent for that week has 10=you get a point, if you win the Runs, Hits, Home Runs, RBIs, Complete Games and Shutout categories. But, your opponent wins the other categories=you would lose that week with a record of 6-7.
We have a good amount of people, any suggestions or complaints-feel free.

Good luck, Eric

I'm in...I've been waiting all winter to defend my title!!!!

Although it's easy to understand, it sucks you have to manually add it up. It's been awhile, but I know most of us like the format from the year before. Anyone that played last year, feel free to chime in.

Manually add what up?

Have you clicked the "match up" link? You see all the stats for both teams.

Yes. It's been awhile and I already forget what it was, but something wasn't right and I remember all the posts from people saying similar things. I lost the link... do you have the link from last year still or is it gone now?

My vote is for a live draft. Im just can't do Thursdays. That's the night I strip.

No live draft. Just rank your players and go auto. You want to go live do the other league. I dont have time to sit around for that.

Last year's league is long gone. Not to be a jerk but, I only remember one person complaining about the scoring last year. If I know what the problem is I can fix it, otherwise........(shrugging shoulders)
I'm leaving this one as a auto draft, I figure it's better to have two leagues. If you're available for the date/time he is having the draft that is. Live drafts can take a while and it's hard to find a time when every one can do it. Especially when we're scattered across North America and/or you have to strip the night of the draft.

There were like 10 posts all year and I know I wasn't the only one. I remember 3 others but, if no one is going to say anything, maybe the don't care enough or the guys playing last year aren't playing this year.

BTW, a "Live Draft" for a free league makes no sense. That would be a waste of our times.

When will the draft be anyway? (the auto draft)

I prefer the autodraft, too. I've never done this before and don't want to get hosed too bad

Anyone have a problem with the draft status being set to "ready" Thursday night. The draft will probably happen within 24 hours after I do that. If people want to wait or need to edit their player rankings just let me know.

Thursday night works.

Damn... I missed it!! Now its full...

All I ask is you post here a couple days in advance before you finally decide to have the draft. Thanks.

Did we decide on a draft day yet? I liked the second week of March myself. That should still give enough time for eval and trades before the season starts, no?

The Idaho Spudz decided to give everyone a break this season after my strong finish last season. Actually, I am in two other leagues, but will spend less time following the games (and more time following our newest daughter) ... :p

Have a good season, everyone!

I'm ready whenever too. Still, please let us know a couple days in advance as to when the draft will be.

me too

room for two more!!!

Thanks Big!! I got back in as the Shooters. Same as last year

Oops.....Those were reserved spots....Sorry. You can boot me from the league, or could you add one more spot?

Either way, I'm a team player and realize those weren't for me....albeit a bit late. You can delete the Shooters for the other guys.

I deleted my team so the two that wanted spots can get in. Sorry

If any more spots open up, can you PM me Big?

I have no problem with more people, that way we don't have all-star teams. Makes it more difficult and will really test our baseball knowledge! One problem, we need an even number of teams that way no one will have a bye week.

I just joined. After I did, I got to thinking about it and thought maybe that slot was for someone else. If that is the case, please feel free to delete my team (Oneida Bears). I enjoyed it last year, and thought it would be fun for this year. Thanks.

im in.

Okay, I'm going to open up two more slots for Hawk and KJ_Dragon. That will be the max though, sorry to those who missed out. Remember, you have until March 15 to set your rankings for the draft.

Thanks BigE!!

No, not KJ. Geez, there goes the neighborhood.

crap...ides of march...bad news for us italian types.

In. - thanks bigE.

off2cjb - :p

KJ, you just always seem to have my number. Not this year pal.

Players are in!

I must say, I am very happy with my team.

Me too.

My pitching sucks!

My pitching rocks, the rest sucks. Who selected the draft order?

Yahoo

Can't complain too much with Colon and Benson (do I get his wife too?), Ponson sucks, but oh well.

Looks good for me though, I have Boston's Jesus on my team. :-)

Schmidt, Mulder, Lidge, Izzy, Carpenter......pitching is solid......as long as the STL offensive machine keeps rolling hitting will do well.......basically have every Card except Pujols and Rolen (the 2 I wanted most ).......looks like some good teams boys.......good luck!

silly question. What are the most important stats for a pitcher? I can't seem to find an explanation on Yahoo's site.

wins
loses
innings pitched
earned run average
strikeouts
walks

saves
holds

Thank you, kind sir

I'm ECSTATIC with my team!! Pitching especially!!(well, starting pitchers at least)

I got Mark Prior, Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano, and picked up Glendon Rusch!!! Only need Maddux, and I have the Cubs entire starting rotation!!! BigE, need anyone for Maddux?!?

sorry to be a dick but Mark Prior, Kerry Wood........excited?.....both are sidelined again at the beginning of the season.........I would be wary about those two as my aces......but that is just MHO.............Go Cards Go!!!!!!!

I need a closer. Anyone willing to trade? I am willing to deal anyone on my team for the right guy.

MB...Take a look at Everyday Eddie...I can't decide what to do with him...coming off injury, could be a good pickup if he stays healthy. Let me know what kind of SP you have to give, not sure if I trust Benson and Ponson for a full season.

You have a deal offered to you Jerseydevil.

Thanks for the trade, MB, I feel a bit better, now.
started feeling a little AL-centric, so an NL pitcher should help.

DAMMIT!! I have Young on the bench! 3 HR today...who would have thought?? CRAP!

Crowdburst
BigE515's Idiots
Hoppy's Cardinals
+ NismoX's Red Raiders
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Haters!

Figures it was you. The T.O. lover crawls down to T.O.'s level and tries to sneak something like that by us. I used to try that in my work's hockey pool all the time.

The best part is that I offered him Mike Lowell for Jeter at the beginning of the season since Lowell has had better recent career numbers than Jeter. He didn't want to do it and wanted A-Rod instead. Yeah, ARod's on the same level as Craig freakin' Counsell who, I might add, is still worse value than Lowell despite his early season slump.

I put the deal out there. MattMualer accepted the deal. The league vetoed it because they are HATERS!

I'm getting the worst of the trade. Jim Thome is struggling and isn't about to come back anytime soon. I'm taking a chance on this trade.

HATERS!

Funny thing is I've looked at my roster like three times and made my first adjustment today. And I'm still making all of you my bitches.

You guys suck.

What's the name of your team, Chris?

Nick Johnson is a straight up deal for Jeter. Look at the numbers.

Haters!

All you have to do is look at the top, Philly.. Which is coincidentally how both Smith and Tonka's girls like to ride, but I digress.

Of course, this is in Primary's league. Maybe I should have been clearer on that? Just figuring this is the *OFFICIAL* Baseball thread and all.

Finley and Benson are on the block...

Sorry to everybody for accepting that trade. Let that be a lesson, never get drunk and start fucking around with your fantasy basesall team. I could have sworn I hit "make counter offer" and I couldn't figure out why I wasn't picking players on the next screen. Doh!

For the record, what I wanted to counter with was Delgado and BJ Ryan for Thome and Jeter.

Anyone else think that Lowell for Jeter is a good trade?

I offered Sean Casey and Rollins for Jeter.

Yeah, and it looks good. Gimme some time, I'd have to drop somebody.

It was at the time, but probably not now. Then again, I seriously doubt Lowell will continue this early season drought. He's just too good of a hitter.

What made the deal perfect at the time was that Jeter and Lowell have put up very similar numbers over the years (w/ a slight edge in favor of Lowell) and you already have Tejada at SS while I have A-Rod at 3B.

I think the trade is acceptable.

Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!!

Matadors vs. Red Raiders

Damn I wish IP was a stat for pitchers in this league.

BigE, you have an offer.

Should be a good one. Now that Griffey and A. Jones decided to hit for me this year, my team is benefitting from a great recent power surge. Next up, it's Mike Lowell's turn to return to true form. Plus, I got Gagne back from the DL to help Wagner, Hoffman and Looper.

Nismo, want a hand with your overstock of closers problem? I need a closer, make me an offer. Don't insultme with a crap offer, like some of the others have.

Lol, Big. I'll be coming after you if the trade I have on the table goes through. I'm waiting to see what he says first.

Can we have some kind of courtesy out there when it comes to trade requests? I am tired of having them hang out there for days and days. Accept or reject.

MB...was that directed at me?
Sorry I have been busy at home and work and didn't have a chance to look the offer over.

Not sure I want to give up a closer for a guy hitting .195, with more strikeouts than walks, and slipping. Just wanted to look at it a little closer.

Not specifically. I have had other trade requests out there that never recieved any response and I just end up retracting them. Also another trade is just sitting out there because it hasnt been voted on.(I guess) Its been pending for 4 days. Now I wish I could just retract that one to. I am tired of waiting for it to go through.

Make a counter offer if you wish. But he will hit 40 home runs and drive in 100 runs and plays for a first place team. K's, walks and average really dont enter too much into the stats for this leagues purposes.

Let me know

I will...just wanted to look at it. I saw your ather trade...what is delaying it? I thought only "no" votes could slow it down.

Plus Mota is still on the DL. I will substitute Sean casey, who went 5 for 5 last night. He is good for 20 HR and 100 rbi's every year, plus a high average.

Let me know soon.

Dude, is your team going to show up or what?

Coach PHLX - Listen up Matadors, I said " Let's get ready to rumble!" not let's get ready to stumble!

I usually have good weekend play out of my guys. Hope the trend continues.

Well, I just totally helped you out. Anytime I try to trash talk before it's over, I totally jinx my team in everything.

My team (shooters) looks GREAT on paper......but OMFG!!! THEY SUCK!!!

Outfield/First Basemen...Anyone need one? I'm listening to offers!

Drew/Gordon for Willis??
Not sure if that sounds kosher to me.

Mark Teixeira anyone? My team has been bitten by the injury bug. Let's make a deal.

8027

Nismo,
Nice spanking buddy

Sorry, I didn't mean to spank you that bad. I thought I was screwed when I saw how bad my team was this weekend, but your players must have had a slump as well.

Oh well, I wonder if I can hold on to first place for the rest of the year now.

ARod just broke his leg

I will have 3 closers in a few days and could use a little help at 3b. Might also have some 1b available as well...make me an offer...

Beginning offer made.

Sorry Jersey, I have no infield power.

Jersey D's
Give me Sheffield, Randa and Colon and I will give you Teixeira, Blalock and Ryan.

Not without someone comparable to Colon in there, at least. The other 4 are statistically a wash right now, with Sheffield proven over the long haul compared to Teixeira, and Randa and Blaylock probably identical. I don't see it working out for me. sorry.

BTW...anyone heard from unda_kuva lately?

Matador trading block:

Any 1B, 3B, or RP

Looking for OF and SP

PhiladelphiaX

green and colon for el duque and delgado?

I'm trying to keep Hernandez. He was my best pitcher before going on the DL.

How about this one.....

Delgado, Jones and LaRue for Sheffield, Rodridguez, and Giambi.

Sheffield's been my only source of real power so far, so I am really not ready to trade him off yet, and Rodriguez is a known performer, I don't expect the same from LaRue. Sorry.

How about Green with either Lieber or Contreras for Delgado?

Jersey, you better do something. Did you see the scores this week? :p

workin on it.
some are way out there, some aren't so bad if I get a little hot.

we'll see what happens...my guys seem to like playing on the weekend better...makes for a rough week, but an enjoyable weekend!

I know, I saw that too. You could easily make up a couple categories. What's surprising to me is my starting pitching has been nails this week for the first time all season. All of them won. However, with the great closers I have, they haven't had any opportunities to save. Hope you're not counting on that category as being close and something you can come back on.

All I have to say is THANK GOD FOR DEREK LEE!!! He IS my offense right now. Granted, alot of my team is ChiCubs, and they are all FINALLY starting to hit the damn ball!! Kerry Wood is expected back in a couple weeks, and Prior is hoping to be back by the All Star break. My season may still be ok!! (granted, I'm ranked 15th right now )

Anyone need any infielders? I have Placido Polanco(Phi - 2b, 3b), and John Mabry(StL - 1b, 3b, OF) available for trade.

Yeah my pitching has been my strongest suit all season, but with Mota and Lieber blowing up this week...oh well.

Anyone have power available? Keep the dialogue going, PhiladelphiaX, we should be able to work something out!

How about this one Jersey....

Delgado for Damon

8036

didnt like lieber or contreras along with green?
addresses both of your needs.

How about this one Jersey...

Who do you want?

8037

I was trying to help with your pitching/outfield, and get a little pop in my lineup.

Hey Jersey,

Do you like Teixeira?

for who? depends on who is coming this way

You know, you guys could really get our message board on the yahoo site going instead of posting here.

You just want me to look at the score as much as possible...I'm on the comeback trail though...8-2!

Realistically though, looking at the numbers, I'll be lucky to get 5-5 out of this week.

Jersey,
I want Sheffield, Damon, Pudge, Colon.
Send me a deal including one, two, three, or all four of these future Matadors.

Nismo,
We'll write where ever we want to buddy. With that being said, Do you need a 1b?

Basically all of my producers for what?
Teixeira isn't getting it done for any of them.
I made an offer package with colon in it before and you didn't want to trade Duque. Now you are asking for the only players I am getting any production out of and all I've been offered is LaRue, Teixeira, Blalock and Ryan? Delgado and Jones have been mentioned, but to get them you asked for my best player at this point and only catcher.

I have offered Shawn Green, Jon Lieber, Jose Contreras, Bartolo Colon (who by the way is on your list) Guillermo Mota and Todd Jones in trades, and none were good enough. Didn't you say you needed pitching?

Are you kidding or did you not see that I have Nevin, Piazza and Sweeney?

I do need some help up the middle (2b or SS) though.

Relax Jersey,
I need SP. Why would I trade the SP that I do have? I had 4 pitchers on the DL this week. I'm offering my best player in Teixeira. Your talking about him like he's Dave Hanson. Big Teix has better numbers than anyone on the Devi1's except for Damon. You offered Green but the OF I have are better than Green. I like Lieber and Colon but you wanted a SP in return. I can't afford to make that trade with you for my SP. Mota and Jones are spliting time and they are RP. All the Matadors I offered are still out there for the right deal. I'm willing to work with you Jersey or anyone else feeling like Monty Hall.

Im always interested in dealing if it will help me. Why would I otherwise? Whoever wants to make a deal let me know and I will consider.

Hey MB,

Teixeira for Clemens or Eaton or Johnson?

8040

Let me think on that for a bit

PHLX, You have an offer.

Same here! I need major help!

Geez, my team sucks too. It sounds like we should just start the whole thing over....

What are you guys looking for...

and nismo, I agree on the "do-over"

A miracle?

DITTO!!!!
And I was only kidding about the "do over." My players are not that bad, my team just can't win come Sunday.

I'm just happy that my team is FINALLY starting to turn it around!! 9-4 against Rockaholic last week and starting the week off right at 5-3 against Banana Hammocks. About time my guys started doing something!!!

I won the first week, lost weeks 2-7, tied week 8, won 9, and I'm winning 10. Could make a run on it still

Ofcourse it's more fun when you're in first but win or lose, I still have fun and thats all that matters! I loved baseball until I was a senior in high school, I was a all star pitcher until high school. Crappy coach never gave me a chance, because of him I lost interest in baseball until two years ago. A baseball pool with some friends and one on XOC got me back up to date on who's who in baseball.

Very sweet deal MB. I like it and will accept. Anybody else you want to throw in this deal? Just wondering.

No im good, I am very happy with my pitching and need some power, I think it will help us both.

RP B. Ryan is up on the trading block. Anyone?

8042

Are you willing to give up Varitek?

My favorite player??? It would depend on what you offer, I'll listen to offers-I need major help!

OF Matsui and RP Ryan for your favorite player.

Errrrr, nah. Not much out there for catchers and Matsui seems to only do good against the Red Sox, ofcourse.

Hey PHLX, as long as you keep picking stiffs like Padilla, you should do fine.

JOIN the PADILLA FLOTILLA!!!

I'll throw in my catcher. 3 for 1?

I am a honorary member of the Flotilla, Wolfpack, and any other silly clique they have at the Cit.

I bet you Padilla will win tonight.

I hope he does, I like the Phils. Chase Utley should be playing every day at second. Polanco should be playing every day at third. Bell should be on the bench.

Charlie Manuel does some stupid things, but it looks like his being the anti-Bowa is starting to pay off.

But I think they will lose tonight.

Well I guess Polanco is a Tiger now. Ugeth Urbina, hmmmm.

Ortiz and Varitek are probably my best players. I'm watching the game right now....6th inning-Ortiz homers, Varitek 2 run double.

Hey Commish,

1B/OF Ibanez and RP Ryan for

Varitek or Ortiz

8043

No thanks.

Who would you want to help your team, Commish?

UndaKuva....you there?
You have a trade proposal...

hey commish...any chance you would consider trading Rolen?

Looks like Eaton and Tiexera are giving us some points before they leave us.

For...................? I'll listen to any offers.

I told you Padilla was going to win.

8044

Chipper and Ryan for Rolen?

Shooters,

Polanco for Ryan?

Make me an offer...what are you most in need of? Maybe a Johnny Damon?

More wasted posts that could easily be on our Yahoo site.

What's the big deal Nismo?
Are you getting paid for posting by Yahoo?

Ya really, it's easier to post here.

yeah, it really is...esp since we know how much time gets spent here, esp on a friday.

hey commish...any thoughts on the trade?

No, I just hate going to a site where I play whatever fantasy sport I'm playing and no one talks.

You said he would win the day before. And in that prediction you were wrong.

You right, but I'm right, so I win.

147 from Yahoo and 162 here at the XOC, people are talking fantasy Nismo.

Ya, why not? Ensberg has been doing okay at 3rd for me, sometimes, and I'd rather have a player from the Sox-at least I can root for him while I'm watching the Sox game from the cellar of the XOC pool.

excellent...you have an offer

Guillermo Mota...Florida closer...can be had cheap...make me an offer.

Classic.....I have THE BEST player in Baseball. I just read what Yahoo had to say about him, and had to laugh.....

Anyone have a 2B that they would consider trading? I hate Bret Boone.