Fantasy Baseball??

aMillionDreams · Mar 26, 2009, 08:01 AM

I feel good about my team despite missing out on bwebb. That's the first time that's happened to me. That was such a difficult decision, bwebb's my boy but good starting pitching is easier to find than Lance Berkman numbers.

And I don't want to get too up on my team because I realize everyone is loaded. Well, except my buddy Rich. If you all don't wanna let him in next year, I understand.

wharf rat · Mar 26, 2009, 05:24 PM

Hey Dylan,
I hope there's no hard feelings, man. It was a tough decision for me to take him, and I was a bit out of sorts when I went in with a plan and completely overturned that plan with my first two picks. I've never taken OF-OF with my first two picks and I was just all out of whack after that.
With the 8 pitching categories, I definitely felt like Webb was the best overall out there, so I grabbed him. I hope I didn't break some unwritten MMJ rule with this league :-?

aMillionDreams · Mar 26, 2009, 05:50 PM

No man, I can't let him slide to the fourth round and expect nobody to take him. I knew what I was getting myself into when I took Berkman.

Besides everybody knows BWebb's my boy even if he's not on my fantasy team this year. He's a monster and part of me thinks it's cool you and others put so much value in my ex high school teammate.

Good luck this season, brother!

.Walt · Mar 26, 2009, 06:37 PM

I know my former high school teammate isn't a cy winner, but he made the 40 man roster for the dodgers. pretty cool. He said when Manny walked into the outfielders meeting he came in and shook everyone's hand, and it was like being around a rock-star. I don't see him breaking into the show this year with the dodgers outfield being so deep. Just last year he was talking about quitting baseball to go back to the NHL. He got drafted in that too.

wharf rat · Mar 26, 2009, 07:55 PM

Good stories, fellas. So, Dylan, you went to Paul Blazer HS? If so, get ready for another coincidence. My sister's family lives in Ashland and the kids go/went to Paul Blazer. My nephew Luke Bonner is a sophomore at UK this year. He began college playing football at Wittenberg, in Ohio. Blew out his knee and transferred to UK this year. My other nephew Ryan, will graduate this year from Paul Blazer and is heading next year to EKU to play football. Also have a niece who is in 5th grade there. The boys talk about Webb all the time, they've met him once or twice as he seems to visit the area quite a bit. Hell, maybe he still lives there in the off-season?
Walts, what's your boy's name? It's fun to follow people when you hear anecdotes like these.
I've got nobody from my HS in the majors (some of my brothers' buddies played a few years), but we did play and beat a team in the District Finals my senior year that had Jay Payton. I played SS and I've never had a ball hit harder to me than the two hopper he hit to me that game. Was on me in a flash and I still barely threw him out!

aMillionDreams · Mar 26, 2009, 08:49 PM

yeah, I went to Blazer. My sister graduated from there last year so she would definitely know at least one of your nephews (it's not a large school). That's crazy that we have so much in common and we found each other on the jacket board. anyway.

I used to work with Bwebb's brother at Waldenbooks and Brandon would always come to see my high school band play. I used to date his wife, Alicia (who has been quoted in SI. weird.). Bwebb and I played together in Babe Ruth league. He was always good but didn't become a stud until he went to UK and learned that sinker. I was genuinely surprised when I heard he got a scholarship to UK. Now he's clearly the man. Bwebb's a real down-to-earth guy. His whole family talks with that slow draw. And he still lives there in offseason. I went home to see some family and the street Blazer is on has been renamed Brandon Webb high school. Crazy.

Anyway, I'll be rooting for my boy, regardless.

wharf rat · Mar 26, 2009, 09:56 PM

It is crazy all the common things we have going. I look forward to meeting you at some point down the road. Not sure I'll be able to make Jacketfest that first weekend in Aug. Possibly I might be able to do it if it's moved to that forcastlefest weekend, but I'm pretty sure I'll still be coaching my older boy's hardball team.
Anyway, yeah Webb's sinker is the nastiest in the majors. He does seem like a real down to earth guy, it's good to know that he still is heavily involved in his hometown. I assume your sister's last name is Greenwood also, I'll ask my nephews if they know her. I'm sure they do, they're really good kids who seem pretty universally liked.

.Walt · Mar 30, 2009, 09:59 PM

My buddy, Jamie Hoffmann. He actually kind of got lucky as far as getting into MLB. He was already drafted and playing juniors for hockey, and played summer baseball with the legion team. turns out there was a scout at a tournament. Long story short, now he's on the 40man roster. Wish him luck!

MLB
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098944

NHL
http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8470819

Jernigan · Apr 01, 2009, 01:35 PM

Am I too late to get in on this?

aMillionDreams · Apr 03, 2009, 07:42 AM

QuoteAm I too late to get in on this?

Yeah, we already drafter. Sorry.

2 days till opening day!!!

Clarkwork · Apr 04, 2009, 08:28 AM

1 day till opening pitch with my Braves taking on Phillies. Best time of year!!!

Ruckus · Apr 13, 2009, 08:51 PM

Quoteyeah, I went to Blazer. My sister graduated from there last year so she would definitely know at least one of your nephews (it's not a large school). That's crazy that we have so much in common and we found each other on the jacket board. anyway.

I used to work with Bwebb's brother at Waldenbooks and Brandon would always come to see my high school band play. I used to date his wife, Alicia (who has been quoted in SI. weird.). Bwebb and I played together in Babe Ruth league. He was always good but didn't become a stud until he went to UK and learned that sinker. I was genuinely surprised when I heard he got a scholarship to UK. Now he's clearly the man. Bwebb's a real down-to-earth guy. His whole family talks with that slow draw. And he still lives there in offseason. I went home to see some family and the street Blazer is on has been renamed Brandon Webb high school. Crazy.

Anyway, I'll be rooting for my boy, regardless.

2 degrees of separation?

I regularly play disc golf with BWebb's 1st cousin out here in B'more. :o

aMillionDreams · May 04, 2009, 05:52 PM

Walt, how did you let Rich beat you? How is he in first place? I'm going forget everything I thought I knew about fantasy baseball.

I've got him this week, so I probably shouldn't be talking.

.Walt · May 04, 2009, 05:56 PM

QuoteWalt, how did you let Rich bet you? How is he in first place? I'm going forget everything I thought I knew about fantasy baseball.

I've got him this week, so I probably shouldn't be talking.

Man, did my pitchers play like doo doo. I'm not expecting to win. You know how much I suck. You on the other hand, I want you to drop him like a bad habit! (still on the mighty ducks). Did I win the Charlie Conway sucks beef? ;D

aMillionDreams · May 04, 2009, 06:13 PM

Oh, yeah. Nice win over me this week. I blew the draft in our other league. :'(

Foxtrot76 · Sep 10, 2009, 12:01 AM

So who is still left in the playoffs? I see The Tennesee Fire, BWebb Machine and Situational Lefty. Haven't really conversed with you guys too much this year. I'm Chi-Town Bombers. Good thing my fantasy team is playing better than the cubs this year. I probably just jinxed my lead over Bwebb by bringing them up. are we collecting $ for this league or what? peace - Eric

Ruckus · Sep 10, 2009, 09:26 AM

QuoteSo who is still left in the playoffs? I see The Tennesee Fire, BWebb Machine and Situational Lefty. Haven't really conversed with you guys too much this year. I'm Chi-Town Bombers. Good thing my fantasy team is playing better than the cubs this year. I probably just jinxed my lead over Bwebb by bringing them up. are we collecting $ for this league or what? peace - Eric

What's up Foxtrot? Yeah, this Cubs season has been despicable. Not sure if you read the solid Onion article on thanking Piniella for not allowing Cubs fans to get overexcited about their team this year.

I know this fantasy season has been a challenge for me. Having lost Reyes and Peavy and not well understanding the scoring format, it took me a while but man, am I greatful that my team kicked it in gear at the last second. Had to go 11 wins or better the last 3 weeks to squeak in to the playoffs.

Shall see what happens. I need TFire to take it easy on me.

aMillionDreams · Sep 10, 2009, 10:28 AM

I'm bwebb. You're having a crazy-amazing week, Chi-town. One of the best starts to a week I've ever seen. If I go down this week it will be to a worthy opponent. Good season this year, fellas.

Ruckus · Sep 10, 2009, 11:02 AM

QuoteI'm bwebb. You're having a crazy-amazing week, Chi-town. One of the best starts to a week I've ever seen. If I go down this week it will be to a worthy opponent. Good season this year, fellas.

Holy Crap! I just looked at you 2's matchup. aMD, it's not you are having a bad start. That really is the best start I've ever seen also.

Playoff magic, bottle it

.Walt · Sep 10, 2009, 05:46 PM

Well, season is coming to an end, but it's been real fun...real. Sorry for my buddy's performance. I'll have to end up paying for him, but whatever. I guess my mom was right...gotta pick your friends wisely.