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and you're talking up the value of 1100 guys without pointing out, of course, that lots of those guys reside on rosters that won't be competitive this season
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There were 20 position players in the league that scored 940 points or more
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It's tough to do; you need some career years mixed in there with some great daily platoon play and some big in-season trades that don't crush your cap
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There are a lot of ways to get there, but I thinki 18,000 points is kind of the magic threshold or target. If you can get 400 out of each of your RP (which may be low), you can back in to the rest based on your other 17 positions
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nevermind...that wasn't taking into account starting pitcher's innings
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Wasn't the average points per game last year a lot closer to 5?
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back to Strikes' comments on what it takes to compete....averaging 940 points from each position player would translate to about 6.2 points per game assuming 150 games are played by each player...
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I'm entertaining offers on Ellsbury and Beltre. If you want in the game, let me know.
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Lucky Strikes's trading block has been updated!
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If you aren't close to averaging 940 points from your active roster positions, I think it's tough to do battle all the way to the end. Maybe that's why guys like Kemp, who could score 1,100, are so valuable.
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Assuming you can get 400 points from each of your RP's, that's about 16,000 points more needed from 17 other starters (1 for C), or 940 points per active roster spot
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Now in our 3rd year, the point totals needed to compete seem to be a little clearer. I think a team needs roughly 18,000 points to be in the mix by season's end.
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Tough to trade Kemp, but that looks like a good haul for Biggers. What's the difference between Kemp and Hart? Maybe 300 points? That's before you add back the points from Eithier and Freese. Other than Kemp, he didn't give up much at all to add depth
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Not sure I understand the haste to dump Matt Kemp, but who am I to question the 11-time champion of the Glenn Hubbard League.
Eckfords ⚾ on
November 30, 2012 8:20 AM
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Admittedly I'm jealous that Branham has had a trade of five players and another of six already this "off" season...
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We are on pace to blow away the 30,000 trades made in 2012...
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Shoeless Joes's trading block has been updated!
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I think FMW is taunting us with a trading block update that says "My team is on the floor"
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Frosted Mini Weeks's trading block has been updated!
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Looking for some additional outfielders. Will trade a pitcher other than Hellickson/Sale/Lester/Minor to make it happen.
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Denard Span is a superstar. That is all.
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Span to Nats. They've got to be the favorite in the NL, right?
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Might not have the budget...they would need a dedicated staff member.
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When is MLBTradeRumors.com going to start covering trades in our Ottoneu league? It's much more exciting...
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Who's the most dominant lefty in the game right now? Price? Kershaw? There aren't many. Chapman could find his way up there if he stays healthy (big if)
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I think that's a given; still tough to get MLB hitters out 3 times a game even if you throw 100 mph. Personally, I'd rather see them use him out of the pen for a few months and then ease him into the rotation late, like ATL did with Medlen
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I am in no way saying that he won't be a good if not great starter...I just think his arm will wear down much quicker over the course of a game as well as season and he won't be as consistent
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Chapman's fastball and slider are so good that if he can just add a mediocre changeup he could be a top 25 starter without too many problems. If it doesn't work, he can always go back to shutting the door in the pen
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But Chapman is already shut down dominant out of the pen; he's made that clear. Why not give him a shot out of the rotation, where the value is greater. He cut his walk rate by 50% last, so he's shown the ability to improve and adjust.
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I agree with Wood. Especially for the price they are paying him. If he were earning SP type salary I'd favor it but he's not and he'd be the best RP in baseball with a salary that's cheap for a RP
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Work filter blocks that site, but on the surface, I don't think I like Chapman to the rotation. I don't see him being a consistent 180+ inning quality starter with how hard he throws. I think he would be shut down dominant out of the 'pen
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Yes, I'm gloating because Chapman is headed to the rotation. But the real reason I'm sharing this is because its hilarious: http://pulse.me/s/fPNeU
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Shoeless Joes's trading block has been updated!
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Lucky Strikes's trading block has been updated!
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Anyone interested in Halladay? Obviously expensive. Haven't decided whether I'm keeping or not.
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hahaha and that is why I put Hultzen on the no-trade list as well :)
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I have been getting a lot of hits on J. Zimmerman. Not excited about moving him and probably won't, but I need significant offense in return because of his price and future.
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Having owned Walker for the past 9 months, I'd put him last on the list. He sent me like 500 offers for that dude!
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Jose Fernandez or Tijuan Walker...he's not giving up Miller or Rosenthal and I don't think anyone will pay/overpay his asking price for Hultzen
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anyone giving odds on which players Strikes just named will be traded before 1/31?
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Our league championship pot for 2012 should have been $150 worth of Powerball tickets...
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Rebuilds always make me nervous...still think prospect hunting can be a crap shoot. Have to say though, I'm excited about my future rotation of Cole, S. Miller, Hultzen, T. Walker, Fernandez, Rosenthal...
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The Syndicate's trading block has been updated!
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WAR Horse's trading block has been updated!
Eckfords ⚾ on
November 28, 2012 8:55 PM
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Looking to move a prospect or two for an outfielder.
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Looking for a young, affordable 3B for the future. Hit me up (only 2 more hours of layover left...)
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Shoeless Joes's trading block has been updated!
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Hmmmmmm, BJ Upton, hopefully he can increase his OBP to at least .300 as a Brave!
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Countdown until Syndicate puts in an offer for Upton......
Eckfords ⚾ on
November 28, 2012 4:57 PM
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Also, this: http://vimeo.com/4288854
Eckfords ⚾ on
November 28, 2012 2:18 PM
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