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Author: Ripplin
Time: 1-Sep-2010 6:38 PM
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Another yyyyyyyyyikes:

Sun, Aug 29

Lincecum's poor stretch continued Friday as he lost his fifth straight start.

Advice: Lincecum gave up four runs in six innings, walking four. He fell to 11-9 and his ERA has risen from 3.10 to 3.80. Of course, it isn't completely his fault. He's been provided with six runs of support over those five starts and none the last two starts, which have spanned 11 1-3 innings.

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Author: TV's Frink
Time: 1-Sep-2010 6:42 PM
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That's something from Yahoo, right?

I love how they call that "advice."

Author: Ripplin
Time: 1-Sep-2010 6:53 PM
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Yep, always with the "advice." Once in a while, it actually is, but most of the time, it's just comments on their recent performance.

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Author: Ripplin
Time: 23-Sep-2010 8:03 PM (Edited)
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Bottom of the SECOND INNING, Juan Uribe has a 2-run homer AND a grand slam...and I decided not to put him in! (in my other league) >:-( Game of his life and they still have 7 innings to go!

I just noticed he's available in our league...

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Author: Anchorhead
Time: 23-Sep-2010 8:37 PM
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Ripplin said:

Juan Uribe...............

I just noticed he's available in our league...

That's because I cut him loose last month. Dug him at the start of the season and have seen him play twice this year in person. He's alright. He just started slumping and I needed to gain some ground. If we get a league going again next season, I'd take a chance on him again.

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Author: TV's Frink
Time: 23-Sep-2010 9:09 PM
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What, a three team league?

;-)

Author: Sluggo
Time: 23-Sep-2010 9:41 PM
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Oh! Yeah, I'm in.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 23-Sep-2010 9:44 PM
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TV's Frink said:

What, a three team league?

;-)

Well, at least that way I'll be able to tell my co-workers - "Yeah, I haven't fallen below third place all season in my fantasy league".

;-)

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Author: Warbler
Time: 23-Sep-2010 11:46 PM
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man do I wish I could take back that trade with Frink.

I wish to apologize to Lidge and the Phillies for saying that they were done. They are smoking hot right now and are posed for another World Series run.

Yankees, here we come.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 24-Sep-2010 6:59 AM
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Warbler said:

Yankees, here we come.

In the words of Indiana Jones; "Be careful. You may get exactly what you wish for"

For the record: With the Astros way out of it (but very fun to watch now that the rebuild has taken place), I'm going to have to pull for the Rangers this post season. I've always been a mild fan and have a fair number of sets of Rangers cards, cap, memorabilia, etc. I've also driven to Arlington to see them play. In fact, I saw them play the Yankees this year. I've been following them closely this season. Their games are shown on TV here.

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Author: TV's Frink
Time: 24-Sep-2010 7:42 AM
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Warbler said:

man do I wish I could take back that trade with Frink.

It wasn't as bad as you think.

(note these are stats since the trade as included in our starting lineups only - I don't have access to full player stats since the trade)

Ortiz - 30/114 (.263), 19 R, 5 HR, 19 RBI
Dunn - 18/74 (.243), 12 R, 3 HR, 14 RBI

Axford - 13.2 IP, 1 W, 5 SV, 22 K, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP
Lidge - 15.1 IP, 0 W, 10 SV, 15 K, 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP

Author: Warbler
Time: 24-Sep-2010 12:00 PM (Edited)
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Anchorhead said:

Warbler said:

Yankees, here we come.

In the words of Indiana Jones; "Be careful. You may get exactly what you wish for"

The Phillies are a better team this year. Last year, they only had one great pitcher; Lee. This year we have Halladay, Hamels is back to '08 form, and we have Oswalt. Also, Lidge is almost back to '08. If the Phillies play in October the way they've played in September, I have no doubt that we will beat the Yankees. I am looking forward to watching the Phillies celebrate the championship on the field of the fake Yankee Stadium.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 24-Sep-2010 3:01 PM (Edited)
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Warbler said:

I have no doubt that we will beat the Yankees. I am looking forward to watching the Phillies celebrate the championship on the field of the fake Yankee Stadium.

"So certain are you."

See what I did there? Yeah....that's right....I busted out some Empire.

Besides Warb, the real drag for you is going to be starting out 2011 with a record of 0-3.

;-)

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Author: Sluggo
Time: 24-Sep-2010 3:12 PM
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Wow.

that is some SERIOUS smack talk.

holy carp.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 24-Sep-2010 4:27 PM
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Sorry to disappoint, man. That's about as smack as I get.

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Author: Warbler
Time: 24-Sep-2010 4:33 PM
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why are we going to be 0-3?

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 24-Sep-2010 4:57 PM
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Because you start 2011 against the Astros.

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Author: Sluggo
Time: 24-Sep-2010 5:14 PM (Edited)
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Anchorhead said:

Sorry to disappoint, man. That's about as smack as I get.

I wasn't being sarcastic. Any time you dip into the EU, it must be for something serious.

Author: Warbler
Time: 24-Sep-2010 5:16 PM
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Anchorhead said:

Because you start 2011 against the Astros.

still doesn't answer my question.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 25-Sep-2010 11:30 AM (Edited)
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Including the four-game sweep in your yard last month, ESPN has this to say:

The Astros have owned the Phillies in recent years. They are the only NL team with a winning record (30-16) against Philadelphia since 2004.

"Houston has been a team that for years has given us problems," Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins said. "Doesn't matter if they're good or bad, they give us problems."

My point being, Warbler, is that you might want to give some thought to the teams you will be playing, as opposed to the teams you wish you could play.

It was my attempt at a little friendly smack\banter - but I see it fell short.

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Author: Anchorhead
Time: 25-Sep-2010 1:12 PM
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Sluggo said:

Anchorhead said:

Sorry to disappoint, man. That's about as smack as I get.

I wasn't being sarcastic. Any time you dip into the EU, it must be for something serious.

I didn't think you were. I was just goofing on Warbler.

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Author: Sluggo
Time: 25-Sep-2010 2:28 PM
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All I know is that Fink is not going to be as lucky next time.

Author: Warbler
Time: 25-Sep-2010 3:08 PM
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Anchorhead said:

Including the four-game sweep in your yard last month, ESPN has this to say:

The Astros have owned the Phillies in recent years. They are the only NL team with a winning record (30-16) against Philadelphia since 2004.

"Houston has been a team that for years has given us problems," Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins said. "Doesn't matter if they're good or bad, they give us problems."

My point being, Warbler, is that you might want to give some thought to the teams you will be playing, as opposed to the teams you wish you could play.

it seems rather unlikely that we will be playing you again this season. So, I'll worry about the Astros next season.

Anchorhead said:

It was my attempt at a little friendly smack\banter - but I see it fell short.

not at all.

Author: TV's Frink
Time: 25-Sep-2010 3:38 PM (Edited)
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Sluggo said:

All I know is that Fink is not going to be as lucky next time.

Which part of my dominating lead is lucky? :p

Author: Warbler
Time: 25-Sep-2010 7:00 PM
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whatever part my dumb trade played into it.