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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

American League All Stars & Why They Will Win The All Star Game

American League Starting Lineup

1. Jose Altuve, 2B, Astros, brian's Team - Altuve has been consistent week in and week out, potential first half MVP & a one of the reasons why Brian is at the top of the leader board in every category.

2. Mike Trout, CF, Angels, Springifield Isotopes - Trout is the face of the MLB and arguably the biggest & brightest young star in the AL. As Trout heated up, so did the Springfield Isotopes.

3. Manny Machado, 3B Orioles, Let Drake Stay!!!! - Arguably the best fielding 3B in the game, has an absolute gun slinger for an arm, he desrves this start as the 3 hitter for the AL squad.

4. David Ortiz, DH, Red Sox, Mark's - In his last all star game and maybe his best season yet, David Ortiz is benefiting from all the young bats in the Red Sox lineup. This is in particular is allowing Ortiz to see better pitches at the plate, ultimately hitting more HR's, which Mark's team has proven.

5. Xander Bogaerts, SS, Red Sox, Marty Weeds - Each year this player has consistently grown and is deserved of this start at SS. Not to mention, one of the best middle infield combos with Dustin Pedroia.

6. Eric Hosmer, 1B, Royals, #CSATT - With all the injuries Kansas City has, Hosmer has been the stable force in the middle of their lineup and a huge reason why the Royals are in the thick of the AL Central Race. It's too bad Sean is waiting for football season.

7. Mookie Betts, RF, Red Sox, Let Drake Stay!!!! - The energy and charisma this player brings each day to the ball field is what makes his talent such a desire. He is such a small guy and hits absolute bombs, while also maintaining a high level of play in the outfield.

8. Salvador Perez, C, Royals, brian's Team - Has not put the best #'s up offensively, but is hands down the best fielding catcher in the game. Can you say Gun Slinger Brett Favre?

9. Jackie Bradley Jr., LF, Red Sox, Shane Falcos - Held the longest hitting streak this year and is a magician at receiving balls off the green monster, just as bushell is a magician at receiving balls off his face.

Pitcher: Chris Sale, LHP, White Sox, Nolan's Team - What a jump from last year to this year with the strike out pitches. He is realizing he does not need to throw a 98 mph with two strikes and can let his fielders field. The Sox are finally giving Sale run support this year, which they have not done in the past. With only 12 Wins last year, Sale has proven to be an elite pitcher in the AL with 14 wins before the break & is the front runner for the AL Cy Young.

American League Reserves

C: Stephen Vogt, Athletics, The Kekambas bitch - "He's not that good, the A's just needed a guy in the all star game." - Pat

C: Matt Wieters, Orioles, Springfield Isotopes - Great arm, great switch hitting catcher.

1B: Migueal Cabrera, Tigers, Marty Weeds - A chubby force to be reckoned who likes to rake, like his manager. No surprise here, being the best hitter of our era.

2B: Robinson Cano, Mariners, Cano can go - the reason behind this team's name, could potentially win comeback player of the year award.

3B: Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, Nolan's Team - One can make the argument that this player is the first half MVP. Has been on an absolute tear recently and also has a pretty cool haircut.

SS: Francisco Lindor, Indians, Cano can go - The smoothest infielder who is also leading the 1st place Indians in the AL Central with hits & RBI's.

SS: Eduardo Nunez, Twins, brian's team - "Another case of a ball club needing to put a player in the all star game. A former Yankee who is now enjoying his time at Target Field." - Pat

OF: Carlos Beltran, Yankees, Cano can go - A seasoned veteran who has been quite a surprise with his production this season. Leading the Yankess in most batting categories as they hope to continue a winning season like the Detroit Red Wings for the last 20 years of our lives.

OF: Ian Desmond, Rangers, Cano can go - Thanks Nolan

OF: Michael Saunders, Blue Jays, brian's Team - Biggest surprise for me as I had no idea who this kid was until the All Star Game. Just another reason why Brian is leading this year because he is a nerd.

OF: Mark Trumbo, Orioles, tom's Team - Leads the league with 28 HR's at the half. A lethal Left/Right combo with Chris Davis in the power department. Look for him to reach 50+ Hr's at year's end.

DH: Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays, The Kekambas bitch - Leads this team's category in homers and RBI's. With the Blue Jays off to a slower start, partly due to injuries to Bautista and low production from Tulowitzki, Edwin has been a constant bat in their lineup. Look for this player to make a huge impact as the Blue Jays try to win the AL East.

AL Backup Starting Pitchers

RH: Marco Estrada, Blue Jays*, Nolan's Team - Hurt, one more rep in the weight room might have changed that.

LH: Cole Hamels , Rangers, #CSATT - Sean doesn't give a fuck so I don't give a fuck.

RH: Corey Kluber , Indians+, The Kekambas bitch - With the whole pitching staff clicking, Corey "Ace" Kluber has been a dynamic presence on the mound, leading the first place Indians.

LH: Jose Quintana , White Sox+, The Kekambas bitch - Quintana is so deserving of this replacement role because that is simply how his career has gone the past few years. He works hard each start and has one of the lowest ERA's in the game, yet his Win percentage is low because the Sox decide to rest their bats each start he makes. Also referred to as the most underrated #2 in the game.

RH: Danny Salazar, Indians*, Mark's - Hurt, one more rep in the weight room might have changed that. Main reason why the Indians are leading the AL Central. Could be interesting to see who will start the Indians first playoff game if they can get past the defending champs.

RH: Aaron Sanchez, Blue Jays+, tom's Team - Idk who that is, gotta be a rookie or something. Canada sucks anyways.

RH: Steven Wright, Red Sox, brian's Team - Knuckleballer through and through, just as this manager is known to go knuckles deep. Has been a huge part of the Red Sox success, with the slow start of David Price and their weak bullpen.

AL Relievers

RH: Dellin Betances , Yankees, Free Agent - Pick this dude up?

RH: Brad Brach, Orioles, Free Agent - Say 'Brad Brach' 3 times fast.

LH: Zach Britton, Orioles, The Boowahs - Led the league last year in saves for the AL. Continues that dominance this year as the Orioles definitely know how to close out games.

RH: Alex Colome , Rays, Free Agent - Currently renting out Tom's Condo because no one knows who this kid is and he can't afford rent as he is still in his minor league contract.

RH: Wade Davis, Royals*, The Kekambas bitch - One of the better transitions from starter-to-reliever in baseball. Has proven to close out the World Serives, we'll see if he can close out this up and down season for 'The Kekambas bitch'.

RH: Will Harris, Astros, Free Agent - Was an original member of the Hardball cast, pretty cool.

RH Kelvin Herrera, Royals, Free Agent - Herrera is a fun name to say. Kelvin? Not so much.

RH: Craig Kimbrel , Red Sox*, Free Agent - Speaking of names, how bad must it suck to have your first name be Craig?

LH: Andrew Miller, Yankees, The Boowahs - Is he going or is he staying? This begs the question: Are 'The Boowahs' going to make a run for that #1 spot?

* injured/inactive, + replacement

Tom Answers Why The American League Will Win The All Star Game

"Only a Sox fan and/or Timmreck would want the Cubs to have home field advantage. When the Cubs sweep the World Series, Game 4 will be in the Friendly Confines, and the city will instantaneously burn."

Week 14 - 1st Half Comes to a Close

QUIT SLEEPING ON YOUR TEAMS PEOPLE - IT'S ALREADY THE ALL-STAR BREAK

Week 14 Results

Cano can go 600.50 def. brian's Team 527.83
tom's Team 541.67 def. The Boowahs 448.67
Mark's 446.17 def. The Kekambas bitch 383.67
Shane Falcos 432.50 def. Marty Weeds 413.33
Springfield Isotopes 422.00 def. #CSATT 401.17
Nolan's Team 418.33 def. Let Drake Stay!!!! 329.83

Week 15 Rankings

brian's Team (11-2)
Cano can go (11-2)
The Boowahs (7-6)
Nolan's Team (7-6)
The Kekambas bitch (7-6)
Springfield Isotopes (7-6)
Mark's (6-7)
tom's Team (6-7)
Marty Weeds (5-8)
#CSATT (4-9)
Let Drake Stay!!!! (4-9)
Shane Falcos (3-10)

Game of the Week

This week was a no-brainer. The 1st place 'brian's Team' took on the 2nd place 'Cano can go' in what turned out to be a great matchup. Thus, closing out the first half with the top two teams facing off before the all-star break. Now, I would have loved to face Brian this next matchup (because it is 2 weeks long and we would have gotten the opportunity to push for 1000.00 points. With that being said, it seems fitting that the top 2 teams in their divisions got to face off for a barn burner, ultimately closing out the half at 11-2.

I can honestly say this was the best win for 'Cano can go', putting up 600 points, while also beating the 1st place team who has been on an absolute tear this year. Brian's Team is dominating in every single scoring category so I am glad my whole team decided to show up this week.These two teams went back and forth all week - ultimately at a tie going into the start of the games on Sunday. This is where I was at a clear upper hand (because I had a few more pitchers than Brian pitch twice this week - leading to a higher score for those pitchers). It was a well fought battle and both teams now have a 4 game lead on the 3rd place team 'The Boowahs'.

Let's see what happens the second half

Here's some advice...

For those of you at the bottom of the rankings, I highly recommend looking to these two teams for a trade (I personally have reached out to many managers around the league stating I have many players on the trading block, as I am in desperate need of a pitcher - but no one seems to bite). Maybe this all-star break will spark a flame under your ass to get out of the bottom, maybe you simply don't care IDK.

Bottom line is, this is the worst time of the year for sports so why not go all in on your fantasy baseball team? Is it because we have a commissioner who sucks? Is it because Brian and I are too dominant? Is it because you still don't know how to change your team for the week? Is it because you don't like baseball? Is it because you stopped reading this post because we are over 500 words at this point? Well good, if you stopped reading this blog I hope you walk into on coming traffic while trying to catch Snorlax in Pokemon Go you chimp fucking little bastards.

Whatever the case is, step it up because the top 2 players are running away with this league.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

League Leader Lashings

After my first lost last week I told ya’ll I’d get back on track. Unfortunately for Nolan, he was the sacrificial lamb. This young Cub was thrown into the Lion’s Pit and not even St. Thecla, "Pray for us," could help him win. Kid gave his all, but as we all know, you need to bring your ‘A’ game to beat the king. Now I’ll give my quick rundown of why Nolan sucks.

1. Big time Timmy Jim is not your savior

2. When you went to the same high school as Pat Quinn, you got problems

3. Kid can’t even drink… legally

Now that I’ve gotten past that, I want to talk about a gem that I found when cleaning out my room this past weekend. I’m gonna show one piece a week to keep everyone coming back, like a bag a crack.

This 1st week is a picture of Joe muff diving a balloon. Before Joe B. ever spoke to girls he was faking football injuries, rocking a 70's haircut and going balls deep in inanimate objects. Gotta start somewhere I guess. Only took 24 years to get the courage to try the real thing.

Joe looks as happy about mouthing that balloon as I am having two Marquette players on the Bulls. It Seems great right now and makes you cream your pants, but at the end of the day, it's simply going to be a mess you won't want to explain.

As for my next victim, I got a big inter-league matchup against 10-2 'Cano can go'. Guy has been playing some good ball this year, even though I hold a 565.20 total point lead over him. Not to brag, but I could sit my whole team this week and still be first in the league. Maybe you guys can quit sucking dick and try to compete, or is mediocrity the only thing they taught at an all guy's school?

Magic number for me to win the league is 11, since counting down the weeks I make the playoffs is poverty shit.

Papelbon of the Week 7/7

This week's POW Award winner goes to Madison Bumgarner - Manger: Marty Weeds

We all know what Madison can do on the mound. He produces night in and night out as has the track record to be considered the best pitcher in the game right now. However, the reason he is taking this prestigious award this week is due to the fact that the San Francisco Giants elected to forgo a DH position in their matchup last week against the Oakland Athletics, ultimately electing Bumgarner to bat for himself -- in an AL ball park... That is BADASS

This guy rakes - & he wants to be in the HR derby - I say let the boy's play.

"Still, this is an unusual move. It's the first time a National League manager has let his pitcher hit in an interleague game. Other than a mistake Joe Maddon made when filling out his lineup card in a 2009 game -- forcing Andy Sonnanstine to hit for the Rays -- it's the first time a pitcher has hit in a DH game since 1976, when Ken Brett did it twice for the White Sox. Brett went just 1-for-12 that year, but hit .262/.291/.406 in his career, better than most middle infielders of that era. (Yankees manager Billy Martin used pitcher Rick Rhoden as a DH in a 1988 game, but he didn't pitch that day.)"source.

POW Award Count

Springfield Isotopes (Roughned Odor, Johnny Cueto) - 2
Let Drake Stay!!!! (Manny Machado) - 1
The Boowahs (Noah Syndergaard) - 1
brian's Team (Freddie Freeman) - 1
Marty Weeds (Madison Bumgarner) - 1