So, Crabby....you were secretly playing all along

No I wasn't. I was a person not playing just like IM. If I had I sure the hell would have done better. As long as you have a team it doesn't matter if you belong to a group or not. Your points just keep totalling. Obviously I had alot of days when I had no points.

Dang Crabby - that was cold blooded. I thought you and Buffy were friends. What did I miss ?

[/b][/quote]Look at Bad Daddy trying to be clever. Shouldn't you be busy getting your Phillies Phanatic costume out of the closet for the next game.

I hope I don't get flogged for this but...

Remember To Set Your Rosters Tonight!! The Games Resume Tomorrow!!

Welcome to the game Neri! It's good to see one of the old-timers back!

What's next DB. Are you gonna remind people the night before about double headers?

Consider yourself flogged. :p

Who's gonna remind him? :p

Man, a guy forgets once and...

That's ok DB. Just tie a string to remind yourself.

Actually, come to think of it, I didn't forget... I just missed it, while I was on vacation.

I don't know what's worse.

The second half begins:

Thursday

Players are listed in the order in which they finished the first half.

SECOND HALF PREDICTIONS

PL: Snatched a first half victory from the jaws of defeat with a thrilling Thursday-Saturday comeback. Last years's first half and overall points winner, he's proved that it was no fluke, and it's become even clearer that he's the class of this field now that he's done it again. The only question is his performance in second halves. Vows not to ease off the gas this time, though, so he's got to be the second half favorite.
Prediction: First
Odds: 2-1
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DB:: Has won two second halves (Baseball and Basketball) in a row, but you have to wonder if his late first half collapse will affect him psychologically, although the betting here is that it won't affect the man with ice water in his veins. After nearly winning the first half, you have to figure him for no worse than a strong second, as he remains PL's Most Worthy Adversary.
Prediction: Second
Odds: 12-5
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JG: The only other player in the game who would seem to have a shot at winning. Was only 89 points out of first after the all-important Yanks-Mets doubleheader, before goiing into a nosedive. Still, had the best 7 day total all season and was scorching hot for about a three week stretch Clearly, if he could develop some consistency he could be dangerous. Hasn't proven That he's in the class of the top two, though, but should be the best of the rest.
Prediction: Third
Odds: 3-1
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LD: Is there a "Buffy Pitching Curse"? Great on offense, never got her pitching untracked except for one 30 day stretch. Still, had fourth place within reach before her late season tailspin. Probably the most disappointing performance of the first half, as she finished fifth behind FS. With no vacations scheduled, should comeback in the second half, though, and it wouldn't be a big surprise if she nosed out JG for third.
Prediction: Fourth
Odds: 6-1
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FS: The biggest surprise of the first half. Predicted by many that he would lose interest quickly once the grilling, grass cutting, and basket hanging seasons got into full swing, Mr. Fun-damentals, the man who doesn't play to win, stayed the course for an amazing fourth place finish, beating out the more experienced LD in the final weeks. Is he for real, or was it a fluke? Has to show that he can do it again to be taken seriously.
Prediction: Fifth
Odds: 10-1
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BE: Along with the newbie, the toughest player to figure. Has experience and knows the game, but who knows? Can be moody, and sometimes disappears for long stretches. If she stays with it all season, she could finish as high as third or fourth. On the other hand, it wouldn't be a major surprise if she finished seventh or eighth, either.
Prediction: Sixth
Odds: 15-1
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SC: What's with this guy? Seems to be into the game, as his occasional posting of morning scores would indicate. Plus, he's at least a 40 year baseball fan, so lack of knowledge can't be the problem. Looks like he just doesn't pay attention, as he missed doubleheaders like crazy and had some days when he simply failed to change his team. Could dangerous if he gave 100%, but after three straight disppointing finshes, it's hard to see that happening.
Prediction: Seventh
Odds: 20-1
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CB: With no track record here, it's tough to figure where to put him. Says that "I live and die by this fantasy baseball stuff", so that's a good sign, and he certainly follows the game closely, as indicated by his knowing that Eric Chavez and Magglio Ordonez would both be back in their respective starting lineups. But like most rookies will probably miss some days and make some costly mistakes. Of course we were all rookies last year (except for JG) and we all caught on pretty quickly, so who knows? Can't see him beating any of the top three, though, but I have a feeling this rookie could be one to pose a threat.
Prediction: Eighth
Odds: 25-1
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MC: First half Rookie Of The Year by default, he barely beat out the non-playing IM for seventh. Paid little or no attention to the game, missing double headers and failing to change his team on most Mondays, which is key when teams have off-days. Has shown no indication whatsoever that he plans to play more seriously in the second half, so it's impossible to see him moving out of the basement.
Prediction: Ninth
Odds: 150-1

MOODY???? Didn't DB call me the "friendly" one? And you wonder why I'm his #1 fan.

Let the trash talking begin!!!

You're friendly. But you're also moody. :p

I get treated like the red-headed step child around here. No wonder I go on long hiatuses.

I once knew someone with a long hiatus. He had to tie a string around it to keep it in place.

Maybe he tied a string around it because he was forgetful.

If it fell out of place would it cause a hernia?? You know, a hiatus hernia. :rolleyes:

[Rimshot] Ba - da - bump... Try the veal, it's the best in the city!

Good predictions there, plaw! You're right to be favored.

Here's trash talk #2 in haiku (hey, I'm a poet and didn't know it :rolleyes: )

Second Half Here Now
Headline: "DB Wins Again"
Front Page New York Post

Looking at the rookie's pitching staff pick, I think he'll do alright for himself!

Thursday - Day 1

Friday

5 picked winning PS (see asterisks), but that didn't necessarily guarantee a better position in the standings....Nice job, CB.

It's only one day, for cryin' out loud.

Prior was out of the game after 1.1, and the Cubbies allowed nine walks.

Still, give me 20 pitching points every day and I'll take my chances.

Yeah, it was a nice debut by the rookie. But there's still 80 days to go.

Geez.....12 hours into the season and we have our first whine alert.

I never whine. It wouldn't be becoming for a two-time first half winner and one time overall points winner to whine.

I was merely stating the facts.

OK, I understand.

By the way, here's some cheese to go with the whine.

I'm confused with these intitials already. Who's CB?? Can I go back to being cc? I don't take well to change.

Ask the Commissioner.

CB is the rookie, Neri. But it could also stand for Crabby Beth, I guess.

Couldn't just let him enjoy it for one day, could ya!! :p

Great job there, Rook! Or is he a rookie? Hmmmm... You've played this before, Neri?

OK, I was at the Cubbies game last night. Crowd went silent when Prior went out of the game. Sure, Rusch is a good fill-in every now and then, but c'mon, let's have all the starters healthy now.

Hey look, I'm ahead of plaw... Too bad I'm in 3rd to last place. Wow, that's basement territory. MC, the least you could have done was to tidy up the place during the All-Star break. Crabby, I think you left your "toys" here! :p

And oh yea, you're playing now??? Does that mean I lost one of my #1 fans?? That's OK, Buffy says she's my #1 fan and she's been playing this whole time. Just make sure to kick butt (but not mine! )

You call what I do "play"?

It's ok, by midseason I would have paid the rent check on my basement apartment and I'll be able to cheer you on from way down there.

Yeah, the first day went ok. I'm a little pissed though, because when I set my lineup yesterday, Johan was penciled in for tonight and now I see that Radke is going today. He should be solid though against the Royals. This particular game seems like it could be a lot of fun. I've never actually played a game like this, only in numerous other leagues on Yahoo and Sportsline. The main thing is that it seems like I've got some good competition. I look forward to it.

They changed the starters on us, Neri?? I hate when they do that. Radke ain't a bad replacement though, like you said.