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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by fathersson: where is that guy grabing his crotch when you need him? Here 'ya go... And maybe I'm missing something here, but who "choked"
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 01:09 PM
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Looks like that graemlin is "choking it" -- but there's something missing... 
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by J Geoff: Looks like that graemlin is "choking it" -- but there's something missing... Yeah.....the chicken (is missing).
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by plawrence: [quote]Originally posted by fathersson: [b] where is that guy grabing his crotch when you need him? Here 'ya go... And maybe I'm missing something here, but who "choked" [/b][/quote]The last three weeks of the season, Sc and I have taken the top spots each week. You guys acted like you just didn't care anymore. Missing a double header and missing a team change- come on that isn't the Pee we all know! I now know where your frank is in your icon...she cut it off didn't she! 
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by fathersson: [quote]Originally posted by plawrence: [b] [quote]Originally posted by fathersson: [b] where is that guy grabing his crotch when you need him? Here 'ya go... And maybe I'm missing something here, but who "choked" [/b][/quote]The last three weeks of the season, Sc and I have taken the top spots each week. You guys acted like you just didn't care anymore. Missing a double header and missing a team change- come on that isn't the Pee we all know! I now know where your frank is in your icon...she cut it off didn't she!  [/b][/quote]I took the top spot for the last week though it was my own small victory! lol
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by fathersson: maybe I'm missing something here, but who "choked" The last three weeks of the season, Sc and I have taken the top spots each week. You guys acted like you just didn't care anymore. Missing a double header and missing a team change- come on that isn't the Pee we all know![/QB][/QUOTE]I don't know how you can make that statement. DB and I were battling for first place the whole season, and I know I sure cared. I'm fairly certain that he cared also. JG and CC were battling for third the whole way, and I don't see any evidence that either one of them didn't care, either. As far as I'm concerned, "choking" only applies to a case where someone who has a lead ends up losing. Had I lost I'd be willing to agree, but since I hung on for the win......
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by DonMichaelCorleone: I took the top spot for the last week though
it was my own small victory! lol I'm proud of you kid lol You went in against a bunch of experienced players, and showed them you belonged lol We're all looking for big things from you next year lol As a matter of fact, had you joined the league a few weeks earlier, you might have been eligible for Rookie Of The year lol Too bad you were only a September call-up lol
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by plawrence: [quote]Originally posted by DonMichaelCorleone: [b] I took the top spot for the last week though
it was my own small victory! lol I'm proud of you kid lol You want in against a bunch of experienced players, and showed them you belonged lol We're all looking for big things from you next year lol As a matter of fact, had you joined the league a few weeks earlier, you might have been eligible for Rookie Of The year lol Too bad you were only a September call-up lol [/b][/quote]lol thanks plaw. I can't wait for next year, or at least fantasy basketball. **I was still triple A mvp** 
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/04/04 04:56 PM
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 09:07 AM
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I thought I'd review my predictions for the second half... Originally posted by plawrence: [b]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 -------------------- 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 ---------------------
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 --------------------
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 -------------------- 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 --------------------
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 --------------------
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 --------------------
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 --------------------
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 [/b] I nailed the top three, but that wasn't really too difficult. Buffy, my predicted fourth place finisher, dropped out, and I can't help that, but if memory serves, she was around fourth place when she left. Flip-flop CC and FS, and I had the rest of it correct. So, DB, when are you gonna come out with the second half awards?
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 10:21 AM
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Time again for the annual best/most awards... Most Studious: Plaw and JG for having a combined 1,428 bookmarks dedicated to fantasy sports. First Half Winner: Plaw Most Friendly: Our rookie, DMC, who didn't want to step on anybody's toes - except for Plaw's a few times, but the general consensus is that people here don't mind! First Half Winner: Bethie Class Clown: SC, who picked up his game and his one-liners during the 2nd half First Half Winner: Big Daddy Don (the Wuss) Most Handsome: No winner, what's inside that counts... First Half Winner: Pork Most Beautiful: That chick with the "bubbly" personality that the Sopranos guy was hanging with at Shula's First Half Winner: Pork! He is, after all, a metrosexual! Best Legs: Still Buffy (still threatening me) First Half Winner: Buffy Biggest Nerd: Plaw, for winning this friggin' thing two halves in a row First Half Winner: Me Cutest Couple (aka the Pom Poms award): Buffy and Pork, for singing an "Endless Love" duet in the backseat of my car. They were both singing to SC! Best Rookie: DMC, who in three weeks, managed to win a Top Weekly Scorer award First Half Winner: MC Most Likely to Succeed: Plaw. Winner of both halves and the illusionary overall championship! First Half Winner: Plaw Where's Waldo Award (New): Where you at, Crabby??
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia: Most Beautiful: That chick with the "bubbly" personality that the Sopranos guy was hanging with at Shula's You "saw" her personality beyond that rack? Bubbly, indeed!
I have a tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve - I have a history of taking off my shirt.....
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia: Buffy and Pork, for singing an "Endless Love" duet in the backseat of my car. They were both singing to SC! Can we just say for the record that Pork and I were not ALONE in the backseat of your car? That performance was nothing compared to what I sang in the taxi that night - in the back seat with Pork again I might add. Hmm, why am I always in the backseat?  Must be because I am small and I let all the big guys sit up front! And btw - Endless love was for you, DB...wink wink.  I am after all, your number one fan. (Ya Cockadoodie silly boy!)
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia: Cutest Couple (aka the Pom Poms award): Buffy and Pork, for singing an "Endless Love" duet in the backseat of my car. They were both singing to SC! Is THAT what it was??  My apologies, DB, I thought your car's rear speakers were bad. BTW - What was the name (again) of that (Sinatra-like) singer whose CD you were playing?? I HAVE TO buy some of his music.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia: If the pic was brighter and if not for the wine glass, we could have all relived her bubbly personality. I think you misspelled that..... it should be "boobly".
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by La Dolce Vita: Buble, boobly, bubbly.
I'm confused. Is there a common (one-track) thread here? Well....Buble might have been on an 8-track.The bubbly (plaw's champagne) was right on track!The boobly?? I can only suggest she was like railroad tracks..... laid all over the country. :rolleyes:
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 01:29 PM
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I have so much more time on my hands now that this game is over I just don't understand why they don't continue this game into the post season  They did in the basketball game (altho that wasn't all that exciting by then either). And before last year, they had a post season baseball game where you pay for set-it-and-forget-it teams (which was no fun at all, but still something). And now it's too late to look for a post season game anywhere else - they've already started. 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 01:52 PM
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I looked...I asked on the ESPN message board and was referred to http://www.mlb.com I looked there, and all the games either charged a ridiculous amount to play, or they sucked. The only one that looked halfway decent and free was a "bracket" game like the NCAA's, but you couldn't form your own league, so I didn't bother.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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10/05/04 02:05 PM
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jgeoff go to sportingnews.com its salary cap and its free. The players do not lock until the game starts so as long as you get a full roster (you need a full roster to be eligible to get points) by the time the game starts you won't lose anything. edit: well guess you can't pick from La or Stl lol and in that game you are limited to trades
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