Playoffs- Week 2

[BigbadB]

Alamo Stealth vs. Fuzzy Logistics

Tootielicious vs. Rawaction

 

Division Championships. Doesn't really mean all that much as losers go home and the winners play in the big dance.

 

Alamo and Fuzzy split the seasonal match ups, though Alamo's win came during the all star break, and Fuzzy's most certainly would have come back to win that one if it was a full week match up. :grin:

 

It looks like I'll have to come from behind in this one. Alamo has as many as 4 or 5 starts to use before Thursday, and I only have 1 start until Thursday, and it's probably my least favorable start of the week (Javier Vasquez vs. Toronto)

 

I like my bats better for this series, but you have to like Alamo's pitching match ups a lot better.

 

The sad news is I will be out of town for this one. I leave for Vegas early Wednesday and won't be back until Monday. I'll have Mrs. BigbadB monitor my team for injuries while I'm gone as well as provide updates on the match up each morning. I probably wouldn't bother, but with Randy Johnson's health situation, I want to make sure I get 7 starts this week.

 

Raw has excellent pitching match ups, which will be too much for Tootie to overcome. However, the match up could become a little more favorable for Tootie if Kazmir gets a second start in a potentially big game against the Yankees on Sunday. With an off day Thursday, Kazmir could start on Sunday with normal rest. But, I still believe Raws pitching gives him a tremendous advantage this week.

[Guest]

Let me (or if you don't trust me, someone else on the message board ;)) know if you want help on injuries, health status, etc.

 

I do get a break with 2 start weeks from Lincecum and Lester - though Lincecum was horrible last time out. My offense would look so much better with Carlos Lee not on the DL.

 

Good luck, BBB. May the best man (me) win. :)

[tadowdaddy]

My pitching matchups suck, but I still have to say it's a tossup, as Raw doesn't have 2 starts from his aces either this week.

[BigbadB]

Let me (or if you don't trust me, someone else on the message board ;)) know if you want help on injuries, health status, etc.

:)

 

Appreciate the offer, but Mrs. BigbadB has experience with fantasy baseball and she will be able to do any necessary changes for me. I'll be going over my roster with her before I leave.

 

Good luck to you as well.

[BigbadB]

My pitching matchups suck, but I still have to say it's a tossup, as Raw doesn't have 2 starts from his aces either this week.

 

I did throw your team under the bus, but with the match ups Raw's pitchers have this week, it's simply my prediction and nothing more. But, I'd trade my match ups this week for Raw's any day of the week.

 

Derek Lowe at Petco

Matt Cain at Petco

Ollie Perez at home vs. the Nats and Braves

Adam Wainwright at Pittsburgh (possibly without Nate McLouth)

Cole Hamels at home vs. Milwaukee

and his choice of which one will be better between Lilly at St. Louis and Ervin Santana at home vs. the Yanks.

[tadowdaddy]

My pitching matchups suck, but I still have to say it's a tossup, as Raw doesn't have 2 starts from his aces either this week.

 

I did throw your team under the bus, but with the match ups Raw's pitchers have this week, it's simply my prediction and nothing more. But, I'd trade my match ups this week for Raw's any day of the week.

 

Derek Lowe at Petco

Matt Cain at Petco

Ollie Perez at home vs. the Nats and Braves

Adam Wainwright at Pittsburgh (possibly without Nate McLouth)

Cole Hamels at home vs. Milwaukee

and his choice of which one will be better between Lilly at St. Louis and Ervin Santana at home vs. the Yanks.

 

Yep.. I agree.. Plus my team faces @NYY, @Phi, @CHW, @Bos and @ANA.... and I'll be throwing both Volstad and Rowland-Smith, neither of whom I'm completely comfortable with.

 

That being said, I'm not expecting to win. Good luck DJ. I hope your pitching decides to fail you in a couple of those easy matchups you have! :)

 

Too bad I can't get 2 starts from either Sheets, Garza, Kazmir, or Halladay this week....

[rawaction]

I gotta hit the ball this week. Mets play 2 bad teams. Hopefully my 3 hitters can hit the ball hard all week. Grady's due for a big week also.

 

At this point, I may be benching Matt Cain. He has had some favorable matchups and not been very good lately.

[tadowdaddy]

I gotta hit the ball this week. Mets play 2 bad teams. Hopefully my 3 hitters can hit the ball hard all week. Grady's due for a big week also.

 

At this point, I may be benching Matt Cain. He has had some favorable matchups and not been very good lately.

 

 

Overall my offense has been pretty damn good lately, and I think I'm due for a bad week. I am not very confident about this week, that's for sure.

[BigbadB]

Cain and Verlander both took pretty bad dumps this year. Odd.

[Guest]

BBB, I posted this in the chat too but BJ Upton left the Rays game with a quad injury.

[NCCubFan]

I scored 70 points today. TBA doesn't stand a chance!

[Guest]

What is this desire with managers to abuse young arms to get complete games for teams not in playoffs?

 

[expletive] off, Bochy. 126 pitches for a second year 24-year old pitcher? He's not going to beat CC or Webb for the Cy Young.

[BigbadB]

What is this desire with managers to abuse young arms to get complete games for teams not in playoffs?

 

**** off, Bochy. 126 pitches for a second year 24-year old pitcher? He's not going to beat CC or Webb for the Cy Young.

 

They should skip his next start.

[Guest]

What is this desire with managers to abuse young arms to get complete games for teams not in playoffs?

 

**** off, Bochy. 126 pitches for a second year 24-year old pitcher? He's not going to beat CC or Webb for the Cy Young.

 

They should skip his next start.

 

Given how bad he was the last time he went after a 120-pitch start, you'd probably rather wish they didn't skip his next start.

[tadowdaddy]

Well.. heading into the last day, Raw has the start advantage at 1-0, but I have a 48 point lead. I'd feel safe if I could get 25-30 pts out of my bats and assuming Raw doesn't throw a CG/SO or a no no.

[abuck1220]

bochy should be fired immediately. 140 pitch CG for lincecum?? that's awful.

 

wow, HORRIBLE call at second base spares papelbon a bunch of points. geez, that was bad.

[Guest]

bochy should be fired immediately. 140 pitch CG for lincecum?? that's awful.

 

wow, HORRIBLE call at second base spares papelbon a bunch of points. geez, that was bad.

 

This on the heels of pushing him to 126 pitches in a blowout last time out (he had 108 pitches going into the 9th, loaded the bases and got 1 out before being pulled).

 

[expletive] Bochy, he's ruining my ace.

[Guest]

Question: Are we allowed to still make roster moves in the playoffs? I want to get rid of JD Drew's sorry injured ass.

[tadowdaddy]

I don't see why not...

[Guest]

Question: Are we allowed to still make roster moves in the playoffs? I want to get rid of JD Drew's sorry injured ass.

 

yes

[Guest]

Thanks guys.

[tadowdaddy]

GG Raw. I beat you when it counted, but I have to thank your pitching. If they'd have had a good week, you'd have scored 400 with the way your bats went. Finals should be Alamo vs Tootie. Looks like over 2 weeks, Lincecum and Lester may only get 2 starts each. Halladay will probably get only 2 as well. It sucks he got moved up to today. I'll have Sheets, Floyd, Garza, Kazmir, and Volstad each looking to give me 3 starts over the 2 weeks. Gives me some good choices, which I think gives me the advantage. I can honestly say I like my bats better too, but you never know how it'll turn out. Maholm, Meche, Sabathia, and Pettitte look to be potential 3 start guys. Good luck Rasin. Edited September 15, 2008 by tadowdaddy

[Guest]

Is it 7 starts spread over 2 weeks or will we get more starts?

[tadowdaddy]

Is it 7 starts spread over 2 weeks or will we get more starts?

 

I believe it's 7 starts per week, just like regular rules, giving you 14 over 2 weeks. I'm honestly hoping your aces only get 2 each over the 2 week period.

[Guest]

And great game, BBB.