That's happened to my a number of times this year. They take the point away later on, so you won't be charged for a start.

And on my more serious note...

[whine]

I had to travel for work yesterday so I couldn't set my line-up. Of course, DeRosa and Braun had huge days. I don't know if I would have started DeRosa but I would have definitely started Braun.

[/whine]

50 games for Manny?? You have GOT to be kidding me.

Time to call the whaaaammmmbulance for me.

[Whine]

Bengie Molina
Career vs J. Marquis: 0-for-12
Last 19 at-bats: 2-for-19
Conclusion: BENCH

Today: 2 HRs for 13 pts ...in Bottom of 3rd inning

FML

[/Whine]

Ouch

HA HA HA HA! lol

Four "HA"s and an "lol" - BAM either found my whambulance quote funny or he's kicking my team while it's down. I think I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

I think those "HA's" were more like Nelson from the Simpsons.



I couldn't remember who had Manny Ramirez on their team but it was one of the first things I thought of when I heard the news. Sorry DB!

DB, I don't mean to add salt to your lemon juice bandaid, but what is going on with Cole Hamels? I just looked at your roster and see he is -10. Has he been injured? I haven't heard his name in the news at all.

Hamels has been double-whammied - he's been unlucky and he's been a wuss. He was hurt throughout spring training and had the misfortune of having his opening game at Coors against Colorado. Of course he gets bombed. He had a non-descript game after that (generally bad). He then pitched against Milwaukee and was cruising until he stuck his shoulder in the way of a Prince Fielder line-drive. He's taken out of the game in the 4th inning and his shoulder checked out fine. After that, he pitched against Washington. Again, he was cruising through the first four innings and he was taken out of the game in the 5th (while he was winning) because he hurt his ankle covering first on a grounder. No decision for me because he didn't make it through the 5th.

This season has been very frustrating.

It's official: A-Rod will return on Friday
May 7, 2009

I'm actually off tonight as we get ready to hit the road for a week tomorrow, but the Yankees announced today that Alex Rodriguez would be back in the lineup when they kick off a three-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.

"Alex will be in Baltimore," Joe Girardi said. "Unless something happens overnight, we expect him to be in (the lineup)."

"It's great having your No. 4 hitter come back. In a sense, it's like we just made a huge trade."

How much of a difference will A-Rod make? Only time will tell. But after watching Cody Ransom, Angel Berroa and Ramiro Pena for nearly five weeks, I think he'll make a big difference in the lineup. Now, if he could only pitch in relief....

Rain and thunderstorms happening this evening may prevent that.

That's OK. Just the fact he's returning makes me happy. (fantasy baseball wise)

Since your team is doing fine without A-Rod, how about trading A-Rod for a superstar left-fielder who will be VERY well rested come July 3rd?

If you would have offered me that trade 23 hours ago, you would have had a deal.

I'm still more concerned about my pitching than I am about my offense. I have Braun as my other LF and I'll have to use some of my offensive depth to fill in at the Util spot.

I remember when JL said this two years ago:



Things sure have changed

And just for the heck of it, here were the standings on this day in 2007. We need to get back to daily updates, the comments are fun:

I still can't stand him, but nobody wants to offer me anything for him. 1/2 of the owners in this league either don't bother responding to trade offers, or have stopped playing.

So, I'll just have to deal with having him on my team, and enjoy his almost guaranteed huge fantasy numbers, especially playing in a stadium that I could homer in.

I knew I forgot to do something. Thanks BL.

May 7, 2009 - The "SERIOUSLY?" version

And Josh Hamilton next week.

Are you volunteering?

a-roid sucks and so does manny.

BAM, you're a man of few words, but you make them count.

ARod homers on the first pitch he sees.

I'm volunteering to help I'm not full of as many one-liners as you guys, for example your classcis JG... Albert Poo-hole and Kosuke Fuk-U-Do-Me.

DB, very nice "Seriously Edition". You made me think about how I'm benefiting from Dodger's pitching. Anyone want to trade? Broxton and Kershaw available.

F.U. LOHSE (-14) for trying to wipe out Saunder's (41) CG/SHO

...and F.U. to my entire offense.

...and another F.U. to A-RAM!

it is always great to see geoff failing. lol