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Yeah dropping 84 on a hopeless Savannah State team was pretty ruthless
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So how bout them Cowboys?
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 3:31 PM
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Yeah I don't see how that active roster wouldn't be competitive next year, you just need to temper expectation for guys like Swisher, Willingham, Beltran, A-Ram. They're worth keeping but they might not be worth starting 12 months from now.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 11:32 AM
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I'll certainly see what the market is for guys like Braun, Cano, Stanton, Reyes, Hamels, etc. this off season, but my guess is that I'll just hang onto to them to see where I fall in the standings late in the season, then sell off if needed.
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I can bring back an entire starting lineup, a full rotation including my bullpen, several prospects, and some extra arms and bats. Lincecum, etc. are gone, which clears a ton of room. Won't have much draft cash, but I'll have a full team
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But you could clear $100 in space in five minutes if you cut the players whom I would cut were they on my roster. Lincecum for example, that's an instant $44 savings.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 10:43 AM
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A lot of your core pieces are like 36 years old though.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 10:42 AM
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Not sure I had the championship locked up...we've seen big point changes all season, so 300+ points can be overcome in a week. Top 3 teams changed multiple times in August.
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I still think I can be very competitive next season because I can bring back almost all my core pieces. Won't have much to spend in the auction though, so we'll see. At least I'll know exactly what my team will be going into the draft.
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Strikes is going to have close to $600 in salary based on $2 increases since most of his guys are major leaguers. I dont see how he can cut $300 or more in order to have a decent budget at the auction to fill in the necessary pieces
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I thought you traded some big pieces late in the year when you already had the title locked up. But you got some decent pieces back. Not necessarily great values but great players.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 9:50 AM
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Have to admit I'm excited about a 300 point lead but feel like I sold my soul (several keepers) to make it happen. Worth it? Yes, but I'll be anxious to see how Durham's team performs in '13. Won it all, retooled, win again?
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Almost 500 down now - not looking good.
Caimans 🐊 on
September 6, 2012 8:21 AM
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I guess I kinda have to keep Kuroda despite him being like 43 next year.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 5, 2012 10:54 PM
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I had no idea H. Kuroda could hit 96 mph on the gun...
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You should waive it now...
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Have you looked at the lineup I'm throwing out there? I may waive half of it in October.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 5, 2012 8:29 PM
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Jed, you're going to pick up about 100 points on me today when it's all over. Wainwright trade not working out for me very well yet...
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Only 344 back Trey....watch out.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 5, 2012 5:11 PM
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I miss those too...
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My goal during the offseason is to catch one that's in my favor during those 2 minutes.
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Is it just me, or am I the only one who actually misses the lopsided trades from Strikes that were withdrawn in 2 minutes?
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It's showing you up by 7 now...still doesnt add up but at least it is slightly more in your favor
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I led War Horse by 5 points earlier today. Games have started, I've scored 11, he's scored 0, and I'm down by 7. This is absolutely ridiculous.
Caimans 🐊 on
September 5, 2012 1:14 PM
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happens all the time, mine is stuck right now, too
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can't set a lineup because Ottoneu thinks Paulino removed from 60 day dl - this happens a lot, right?
Caimans 🐊 on
September 5, 2012 10:15 AM
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Unlikely I can finish top 3 in the September race, but I've got 600 IP to spam and give it a shot!
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welcome to the show Adam Eaton and Shelby Miller...good luck boys, go get 'em.
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Eaton called up by ARI. I dropped a lot of guys this season but regret having to let him go. Scouting reports/prospect lists don't believe, but I have a feeling about the guy. I think he'll be productive in 2013
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I think I'm actually gaining ground on Trey now that I've purged my roster. Good times.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 4, 2012 3:57 PM
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2 "flame out", 3 pitchers that made the majors but as relievers so disappointing, 4-5 above average regulars, and 8-10 all stars...
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Travis Snider, Matt Wieters, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andrew McCutheon, Jake McGee, Brandon Wood, Wade Davis, Mike Moustakas, Elvis Andrus, Fernano Martinez
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Jay Bruce, Evan Longoria, Joba Chamerlain, Cay Buchholz, Colby Rasmus, Cameron Maybin, Clayton Kershaw, Franklin Morales, Homer Bailey, David Price
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Here's 2008 list in order: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2008/265655.html
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its just not accurate to claim that most of the "top" prospects flame out
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2007 - like a 70+% hit rate: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/040228top1004.html
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you can say that, but let's look at the 2005 list, like over 50% hit rate: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/040228top1004.html
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Yes, except for the fact that the 2006 draft and list are considered by most as the best ever. This year's draft was considered poor, and next year's is projected even worse. The amount of superstarts from the 2006 list is ridiculous
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sort of makes my point versus talking "prospects" versus elite prospects i think
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Definitely a couple busts, as you would expect, but looking at the top 25 there's like a 66% hit rate...http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/features/060223top100c.html
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Yard sale
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Your mother in law picked up baseball prospectus?
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Lastings Milledge!!!
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Biggest busts: Milledge (6), Stewart (10), A. Marte (15), J. Guzman (21)
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They didn't do a concensus list, but Braun would've been in the low 40's, and neither Hamels nor Weaver would have made the top 50...
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Despite those 3, this famous crop also included Gordon, Fielder, Cain, Verlander, Lester, Butler, Tulo, Zimmerman, Pap, CarGo, Markakis, Hanley, Braun, Hughes, Weaver, Hamels, Andrus, 'Cutch
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Delmon Young, Jeremy Hermida, and Brandon Wood were consensus top 3 prospects, none of which have really had much success.
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Mother-in-law picked up an old copy of the BA Prospect Handbook from 2006. Some interesting highlights:
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Branham, what would you pay for Kris Medlen? Perfect storm of Atlanta Brave + delectable keeper contract...
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 3, 2012 4:16 PM
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Strasburg is a beast (and I'm the only person in the country happy he's being shut down) but that's right, there are a bunch of better contracts that Trout is protecting...
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