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“Cruise ships can radically alter the economies of coastal towns. The large influxes of people can stimulate tourist-targeting businesses, but they can also strain logistical supports and make it less affordable for long-term residents to live near where they work. But don’t worry; I’m not a cruise ship. I’m just a guy named ‘de la Cruz,’” divulged Elly de la Cruz to reporters, following his debut.
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It's a battle for the bottom, guys...if we were in English soccer, we'd be fearing relegation...
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Thanks for keeping the spot warm for me haha
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Cellar Dwellers no more 😁
MVP Machines on
June 3, 2023 11:55 AM
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Much like Gary Sanchez was the last draftee to earn points for Shelbyville, the last MiLB draftee for The Wanderers, Bobby Miller, scored (even more) points following his debut last night. Pretty shocking that Wanderers has gotten sterling debuts from both Bobby and Bryce Miller in the same month.
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I just wanted to take a second to congratulate one of my players. He is the last of my draft picks to score points this season, but it is safe to say he has been a great guy to have in the Shelbyville clubhouse. Our Jason Heyward. He may be third on my catching depth chart, but he is first in everyone heart. Well done Gary Sanchez on going 1 for 3 against the Gaurdians on Sunday and putting up 2.6 points. The Shelbyvillians wouldn't not be a sixth place team without you.
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I was listening to effectively wild ep. 2007 when Meg and Ben are discussing Cardinals crazy handling of Contreras. And I laughed so hard when Meg said “you know who’s a free agent next year?—- NOT Wilson Contreras!”
Anyways, I realized I had no one in my life that would understand how funny that was… until I realized I am literally in a fantasy baseball league with a bunch of people that listen to the show. Cheers all, here’s to some good weekend games!
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"Life may be little more than a rotten slog to rigor mortis," said Brayan Rocchio, beaming following his debut, "but I'm still glad that out of all the possible lifeforms my soul could inhabit in this mathematically unlikely universe, I occupy a body that grinds out ABs, chops it up with the boys, and give one-hundred-and-ten percent!"
Ben's Banter on
May 18, 2023 10:23 AM
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Also, Eury Perez reports that his "body is a machine... an MVP machine!" following his debut.
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Folks, minor update. I had to move the location of the MiLB tracker sheet. It's identical, but when I created it I accidentally did so on my work account. I'll be leaving that job this month, so it will evaporate, and I couldn't transfer ownership of the document outside my organization. So if you have the tracker bookmarked, please update it to the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R9PX6i8Vc9_jJzXeC8Uhf2GFeTgOPG0ZCEmY6c-KuVk/edit?usp=sharing
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Mervis gets his first MLB hit, RBI and standing ovation. Cinco de Mayo will always mean more than a burrito to him and his family now.
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He’s not coming off the Commish list l, but happy Matt Mervis day to all who celebrate.
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Love the Comish recaps. Thanks for being on the ball! Lots of fun, young prospects making their debuts over the past week.
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Walking along the rocky, North Shore beach, the Captains bent over to pick up a Stone. "I shall dub thee Gavin, following thy debut," said the Captains to the Stone.
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I actually listened to the A's radio broadcast of Bryce Miller's debut with the M's. He pitched so well, I searched him out with the intention of starting an auction. Alas, my wonder was dashed by Wander's foresight.
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Bryce Miller got the call to the show yesterday. The big club said "Why don't you wander on past AAA and come straight to the Wanderers in your debut."
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Tossing back a Busch Light after his debut with the Slogs, Michael declared "I'm drinking this because I have the same name as the beer. Get it??"
Ben's Banter on
April 27, 2023 12:49 PM
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After Tanner Bibee's excellent first start, he declared "I'll be Mediocre for life following this debut!"
Ben's Banter on
April 27, 2023 12:45 PM
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If somebody would be nice enough to let my team know that the purpose of this game is to score points, I’d appreciate it. They don’t seem to be taking my word for it.
MVP Machines on
April 25, 2023 8:14 PM
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Sacre bleu! A Julien debut! Edouard will bring his francophonics to the Banters and their banter following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
April 12, 2023 7:28 PM
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" if I tell SR&K that I'll give him five hundred real-world dollars if he trades me Ohtani " Make it a grand and we can talk.
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That being said, and I'm equally blameworthy on this front, if you're making a big trade, it helps to have an explanation of the trade publicly visible. This can either be in the trade notes themselves or as a post on the message board. This helps the league understand the logic on both sides of big moves. So if you can include some notes with your trades, please do so, especially if they're substantial in player value.
Ben's Banter on
April 10, 2023 11:44 AM
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Hey all, I just want to add a quick note on trade vetos. The purpose of the veto is to be a check on collusion, for example if I tell SR&K that I'll give him five hundred real-world dollars if he trades me Ohtani for Adbert Alzolay, that would be against the rules. If I saw that with no explanation, a veto would be warranted. Vetos are not designed to say that you think a trade is dumb, unbalanced, or weird. As long as it doesn't seem illegal, it shouldn't be vetoed.
Ben's Banter on
April 10, 2023 11:42 AM
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And Phil is quite keen to see how Mr. Dodd does, having passed over him in the MiLB draft.
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Dylan Dodd shouts out "And my... rosin bag!" as he belatedly joins AMB in their quest for glory following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
April 5, 2023 1:39 PM
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Jared Shuster, known far and wide for his quips and anecdotes, has thusly been added to the Banters' big league roster following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
April 3, 2023 12:14 PM
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My bad...nice pick, Shelbyville...I still choked up...
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Wiener debuted indeed and is now a proud Shelbyvillian.
If you see debuts for any team, feel free to message me directly. I check the restricted roster for debuts regularly, but if I haven’t posted about one yet, I haven’t seen it yet.
Ben's Banter on
April 1, 2023 10:44 PM
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I heard Wiemer's first at bat via Cubs radio while picking up bay leaves for my DIL. A slicing double down the RF line. I always choke up a bit when I hear a guy get his first MLB base hit. They save the ball, the guy will never forget the moment. Congrats to him. Nice pick, North Shore.
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Another debut. Wiemer
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Great! I've added Nastrini to AMB. I've also assumed that Thunder Gun still wants Graceffo, so I've added him to TGE's MiLB roster.
With that said, the MiLB draft is now concluded. Any MiLB players without MLB experience may now be traditionally auctioned. Thanks for everyone's participation!
Ben's Banter on
April 1, 2023 10:56 AM
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No worries. I will select NICK NASTRINI
LAD AA SP and that should conclude my draft.
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My bad thought I had the last two picks
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I've added Norby to TGE. But And My Bat! will go one more time before Thunder Gun's final pick and has the right to snipe Graceffo.
Ben's Banter on
March 31, 2023 8:56 PM
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Final two picks:
Connor Norby, 2B, BAL
Gordon Graceffo, P, STL
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The Banters' final pick is Jake Eder, MIA, SP.
Thunder Gun is up. That will be followed my AMP, then Thunder Gun again for the final pick of the draft.
Ben's Banter on
March 31, 2023 5:47 PM
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I would like to extend a bat to RIVER RYAN LAD A+ SP with my next pick. Ben and his banter are up.
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Phil's exhausted and glad this is the final decision on which young Brave to draft. Opening Day about wiped him out, unaccustomed as he is to having any success in baseball. He's horribly disappointed Max Fried pulled a hammy covering first and will miss at least one start for us. He wants us to draft Seth Keller, ATL, RHP, A+ . As far as we know, Mr. Keller's hamstring remains intact. Bat is on the clock.
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To conclude round 3 (after that Barger snipe from the commish), I'll take
Andy Pages, OF, LAD
Phil Roof is on the clock
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Also, we've already had our first MiLB roster debut of the season with Brice Turang joining the Wanderers.
Ben's Banter on
March 31, 2023 8:25 AM
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also, now that the season has started it's harder to tell who's next in the MiLB draft, so here's the sequence after my most recent pick and the number of picks remaining for each.
1. Thunder Gun Express (3 picks left)
2. Phil Roof's All-Stars (1 pick left)
3. And My Bat! (2 picks left)
4. Ben's Banter (1 pick left)
Ben's Banter on
March 31, 2023 8:22 AM
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I will select Addison Barger, TOR, SS/3B
Thunder Gun is up
Ben's Banter on
March 31, 2023 8:20 AM
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With their last pick, the Captains select Evan Carter OF TEX. I believe that Ben is up.
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I would like to select Hao Yu Lee PHI CPX 2B/SS/3B R. I believe that puts the Captains on the clock.
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Happy Opening Day!
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Indeed, my bat is on the clock.
Ben's Banter on
March 30, 2023 7:28 AM
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We're fresh out. That MiLB roster is full and my tailor is on vacation.
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We're fresh out. That MiLB roster is full and my tailor is on vacation.
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For my final pick, The Wanderers select Brice Turang, SS, MIL. Who has their Silk Robe cut and sewn for next?
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Phil got a wry smile on his face as Bat took Dylan Todd, the Brave AAA pitcher. With the seasoned eye of a catcher, he looked at Todd earlier and rejected him; "Bad release on his slider." We'll see who's right. We'll take instead Ignacio Alvarez, 3B/SS, Atlanta. Wanderers take their bus trip thru the minors next.
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