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This is the diary for all your fantasy baseball league questions, comments, and sign-up requests. I'll bump it up to the top every so often so it doesn't disappear from the front page.

From this point on, all subsequent fantasy baseball-related diaries will be deleted when I see them. I'm not doing this to be an asshole; I just don't want the place getting cluttered up.

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If anyone has a good ESPN or Yahoo Fantasy league where people don´t flake out after the first month I want in.....or we should try to get a league started or something.  I know USSMariner had a big post on it awhile back.  Not sure if there was ever any resolution though since there were like 100 people interested.  

by cookiemonster on Feb 7, 2008 7:31 AM PST   0 recs

Rookies
I've tried fantasy games in other sports but not baseball yet.

If anyone if in the market for establishing a 'rookie' league of some sort for inexperienced simpletons like I, please do!

Accidental Mariner - P3 W1 L2 (.333)
Sponsor of Jamie Burke's baseball-reference page

by MarkE on Feb 7, 2008 8:16 AM PST   0 recs

CBS Leagues
are my favorite. The money ones insure people stay committed and provide a nice prize. Although, several states consider it gambling and you cannot collect.

If anyone wants to start one there free, or money, i would like to join.

I just call dibs on the best player in the AL west.

by hcoguy on Feb 7, 2008 9:28 AM PST   0 recs

Brent Lillibridge.
As soon as the Bedard deal is done, anyway.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Feb 7, 2008 9:54 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

Does... Not... Get... Old...
Must... Buy... Autographed rookie card.
Baka.

by Librocrat on Feb 7, 2008 10:01 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

And done.
...and now I'm here

by Librocrat on Mar 8, 2008 3:59 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Just wanted to call attention
John Morgan was kind enough to start a Yahoo! League, 'Lookout Landing Overflow', for those who didn't make it into Goose's.  There are currently 8 teams, out of 20 max.  H2H, with a draft March 15th.

League ID: 10766
pass: Mora

Bedard, you are one pathetic loser. No offense.

by The Alaskan on Feb 7, 2008 10:20 AM PST   0 recs

Can anyone comment
on whether these leagues charge a fee?

I'm interested, but morally opposed to paying for fantasy baseball.

by johnbai on Feb 7, 2008 11:55 AM PST   0 recs

The one I mentioned above doesn't.
All free.
Bedard, you are one pathetic loser. No offense.

by The Alaskan on Feb 7, 2008 12:58 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Sweet, I'm in
First order of business... remove Curt Schilling from auto ranking system.

by johnbai on Feb 7, 2008 2:59 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

BTW, I'm #11 to join
so there's 9 more slots to Lookout Landers wanting a piece of the action.

If I get the #1 draft pick, I'm totally picking Gil Meche.

by johnbai on Feb 7, 2008 3:09 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

How serious are y'all going to take it?
I've never played Fantasy baseball and would be interested in trying it out. If you guys are way into it I might just try an auto-assign league. I'd probably be the annoying guy who infrequently updates his roster and what-not.

by Patrick517 on Feb 7, 2008 3:43 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

If I win
I'm going to get a commemorative tattoo.  
Bedard, you are one pathetic loser. No offense.

by The Alaskan on Feb 7, 2008 4:31 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

So long as you
actually put a little effort in... I think you'll be fine.  You don't have to pour over your customized projection systems.  Or juggle your lineup to take advantage of park factor.  But it's a good idea to read at least one mock draft depth chart... get a sense of who the top 50 players are... and try not to draft any player that's likely out for the year.  And don't leave a player in your starting rotation that's on the 15 day DL if you can help it.

by johnbai on Feb 7, 2008 5:12 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Playing in
auto assign leagues isnt nearly as much fun.  
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 7, 2008 5:30 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Okay, thanks...
I'll try to sign up for one of them in the morning.

by Patrick517 on Feb 7, 2008 9:58 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Where
is the league info?
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 8, 2008 5:23 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

The one Alaskan started
has just filled up.  Sorry.
Other people have talked about alternatives however.

by johnbai on Feb 8, 2008 5:36 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Actually,
wadswerth was saying he would be glad to bow out, as he is also in Goose's league.  So, Matt, there is one spot for you if you're interested.  I'll let wadswerth know, and I'll post here when he deletes his team.

by The Alaskan on Feb 8, 2008 5:39 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

im deleting my team so matt can come
to the league right now
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 8, 2008 5:41 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Thanks
Hopefully I can improve on my finish from last year.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 9, 2008 2:26 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Erm
Crap I guess someone else signed up, says the league is full.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 9, 2008 2:28 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

maybe someone can talk coach owens
into dropping it since he is in gooses league as well.
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 9, 2008 4:17 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

sorry
I signed up last night not realizing I was taking someone's spot.  I assumed the league was full and then it let me sign up, so i left it.  I just deleted my team though, so the spot is once again open.
holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 9, 2008 6:59 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

My #1 sleeper for '08
There this outfielder Jones on the Orioles that you guys should keep your eyes on.

Too soon?

by BaltimoreMarinersFan on Feb 7, 2008 12:29 PM PST   0 recs

I'm in again
being out of school I should have more time for this stuff finally.
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 7, 2008 5:11 PM PST   0 recs

What do you have against angles
Here lies the 2007 Season. May it rest in peace.

by andyboi on Feb 7, 2008 5:43 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Too acute.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phildopip on Feb 7, 2008 6:00 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

i thought
they were being to obtuse myself
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 7, 2008 6:37 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Give them another month to think about it.
Are you catching my drift? Or am I being obtuse?

by Wilder83 on Feb 7, 2008 7:14 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I like paying for fantasy baseball
Keeps the league active, less prone to tampering (e.g. trade Johan Santana for HoRam), and there are cash prizes.

I usually sign up at TSN.com.

by Wilder83 on Feb 7, 2008 5:29 PM PST   0 recs

I'll vouch for CBS.
It costs $129 per league for the good one, but the improvement over Yahoo is worth it, at least I think so.

The messiness of Yahoo pushed us over the edge last year.

And as Evan above me pointed out, playing for money -- even a tiny amount -- makes things a lot better. We pay $20 a year (after CBS fees). With that -- and letting guys keep a few players from year to year -- you can keep more people from quitting early.

by Teej on Feb 7, 2008 7:57 PM PST   0 recs

John Morgan or Alaskan
I logged in to the Yahoo league you have set up, just to see what it was like.  I assumed there would be a way to check it out temporarily.  Instead, it looks like the site gave me a team.  Please delete me from the league.  My user name is kc****rt.  Thanks.

by KC on Feb 7, 2008 11:39 PM PST   0 recs

There is a
Delete this team link on like the 4th bullet point on the leagues main page.
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 8, 2008 3:53 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

I did the DOV league last year on ESPN.com
and was surprisingly impressed with it. ESPN is a great alternative if you don't care for Yahoo.
Yesterday's Pants

by Katal LM on Feb 8, 2008 7:17 AM PST   0 recs

Sorry, wrong password
Whoops!!! Password: bedard

by andrewgolfsalot on Feb 8, 2008 12:20 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Got an error.
What's the League name?
"Kruger! My son tells me, your company shtinks!"-Frank Costanza.

by Coach Owens on Feb 9, 2008 2:48 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Looking for a $ league for competent players...
tired of steamrolling sucky players and league's full of quitters. Anyone in a similar boat, looking for a money league but nothing high stakes, I'm down.
Field Gulls

by John Morgan on Feb 8, 2008 12:25 PM PST   0 recs

the reality of fantasy
I just come here for news and Vidro jokes, but I am interested in joining a fantasy league in which the members are all active.  Last year was my first year playing and it wasn't much fun after half of the league quit a month into the season.  I am looking at the open yahoo league 10766 right now- how many of the people who have signed up are willing to be active even if they are losing?  Is anyone else interested in a head count or do you guys just want to wing it?  Is there another league that wants a player who is willing to check his lineup every day, respond to emails, and communicate on trade offers?  Also, I would be interested in joining a roto league as well if possible.  In either setup I think a good guideline is the fewer rate stats the better; they just enable absenteeism.  
holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 9, 2008 4:38 AM PST   0 recs

Now you
can only come here for news since we're not allowed to make Vidro fat jokes anymore.
You scratch our backs, we'll scratch yours. Well Jules, the funny thing about my back is that it's located on my $#%&.

by AZSEAfan on Feb 11, 2008 3:23 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

but what about vidro
tubby jokes?
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 11, 2008 3:58 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Or Vidro
festively plump jokes?

by Llewdor on Feb 14, 2008 12:12 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I have a couple leagues I just started
looking to fill them with people that actually participate actively.  You interested?
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 9, 2008 2:39 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

you have AIM or Yahoo
so i can tell you the league info?  I have some carry over from last year and want to save spots for people that participated last year.  So I'd rather not post all the info here.

Or you could be daring and put your email address on here.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 9, 2008 2:52 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

And I have like 6 more spots open I think
so if anyone else is interested, speak up
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 9, 2008 2:53 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Rock it
wilsonpeery@gmail.com

by Garces on Feb 9, 2008 2:53 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I am interested
yteimlad@yahoo.com
holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 9, 2008 7:01 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

We're still waiting on our last person to check in
So that we can get things going. I think I'm gonna give it till Monday, then I'll be opening that last spot up.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Feb 9, 2008 4:19 PM PST   0 recs

Hold your horses.
I'm giving the league the decision on to weather or not to wait till Monday.

So check on Monday if you want to get in. I'll make a post in this thread.

These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Feb 9, 2008 4:33 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Ok, I'm giving the last person till Wednesday.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Feb 11, 2008 2:00 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

Is it me?
I haven't received anything via e-mail.
I'm Gomez and I write about many things.

by Gomez on Feb 11, 2008 4:03 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I'm not sure, but it might be.
What's your email, I'll send you another invite.
These pretzels....are making me thirsty!

by Goose on Feb 11, 2008 4:19 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Any leagues with a spot still?
I've got one yahoo league spot left to use up...
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 12, 2008 1:13 PM PST   0 recs

The Unfree Adam Jones league
only has 8 players... and seems set up for 16.  Since I didn't start it, I hate to give out the ID# or password though.

by johnbai on Feb 12, 2008 10:04 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Its my league
post your email address if you are interested.  I have some college friends that should be getting in there soon, so I need to save some spots. So thats why I'm not posting the info here.
I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 13, 2008 10:09 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

Do you have any more room?
I'm looking for at least one more league.
epbehrens@gmail.com
Yesterday's Pants

by Katal LM on Feb 13, 2008 1:07 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Okay
blue max mb @ yahoo . com
Free Adam Jones

by bluemax on Feb 13, 2008 1:31 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

If there's still a spot...
I'd like to take it.

tcosgrove AT gmail DOT com

by kzuudj on Feb 25, 2008 11:38 AM PST to parent up   0 recs

Hey guys, need some help.
I just got invited to join a keeper league. Trying to decide who to keep from the team I inherited. We get to keep 6. Here are my players, please give me some advice on who to keep.

C-aj pier
1b-delgado
2b-cano
3b-wiggington
ss- JoseReyes
OF- Hidecki matsui
of- jeff francouer
of- hunter pence
of- alex rios
utl- willigham
bn-iwaura
bn- o cabrera

d willis
john maine
ben sheets
joe borowski
david weathers
tim lincecum
joe blanton
carlos arroyo
sergio mitre

thanks.

Yeah, I'm an All-Star.

by MarinerintheDistrict on Feb 13, 2008 1:17 PM PST   0 recs

I dunno
but Maine and Rios were both touted by some of the predraft material I was reading.  And I've heard that not wanting Lincecum is wrong.

by johnbai on Feb 13, 2008 1:31 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Maybe
Reyes (obvious 1st rounder), Lincecum (for potential), Sheets (for star production), Rios (for upside), Cano (aren't many good 2nd basemen... which is why Chase Utley is a 1st rounder in many drafts) and then keep your favorite player to root for from the rest.

Personally I'd go with Orlando Cabrera since he ought to have good trade value if you don't want a short stop as your Util IFer.  Or Maine if you're worried about pitching depth.

by johnbai on Feb 13, 2008 1:44 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Hmmm...
Jose Reyes and Tim Lincecum are clearly easy choices.  Other than that, you're probably safe not protecting most everyone else...
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Feb 13, 2008 1:33 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I'd hold on to Reyes
and Lincecum and Sheets.  The rest?  Dunno.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Feb 13, 2008 1:34 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I'd go with
Cano, Reyes, Pence, Rios, Lincecum, and Sheets.

by patsfan on Feb 13, 2008 1:53 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

i concur
Wholeheartedly.  But its really difficult to determine this kind of this without first determining who will be on the draft board or auction table- depending on who is available rios and pence could become very replaceable.  Cano is likely the 2nd 2B off of the board, so I do not see many scenarios where he is not a keeper.  At the very least, those are probably the only 6 you should even be considering.  
holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 13, 2008 2:37 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Yeah
I was gonna protect Lincecum and Reyes for sure. But after that? Shit...

I must have a high draft pick though, this team must have finished last haha. And I know Felix is going to be unprotected....

I'm thinking:

Reyes
Lincecum
Cano
Rios
Sheets
Maine

Yeah, I'm an All-Star.

by MarinerintheDistrict on Feb 13, 2008 1:55 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I wouldn't keep Maine
He is very replaceable- would you draft him in the 6th round?  You can get pitchers off of the waiver wire who will be just as valuable.
holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 13, 2008 2:47 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

yeah but
I wouldn't take any of these guys in the 6th round...

besides reyes and lincecum.

Yeah, I'm an All-Star.

by MarinerintheDistrict on Feb 13, 2008 3:54 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

well
If the available players in your league will be better than all of those guys, then you're better off drafting early and not keeping any of them.  But the point still remains that Maine is nothing special and will be far less valuable than Pence.  Let someone else overdraft him.  To be honest, I wouldn't draft him at all in a standard 5x5 league unless you have 30+ man rosters.  

I think you might be underrating cano and overrating lincecum if you would keep lincecum over cano.  

You have some fringe players like Francouer, Rios, and Pence that someone else might be willing to acquire in a package for a solid keeper- I would explore that route too if you haven't already.  

holt shit its christmas.

by yteimlad on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 PM PST to parent up