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Sox Fan on Cape
03-01-2012, 03:27 AM
Since Yeszir is unable to do it this year, I will run the official 2011 Talksox Fantasy Baseball League. As usual, this will be done through Yahoo with a live draft to be set at a fair time in the not too distant future.

I think a $20 entry fee is fair, to keep users active and to have some form of prize at the end. I'll handle money collection and safekeeping. I can even accept credit cards through paypal if that's a concern.

As a group we can work out the details but this will be head to head with stats TBD. Anyone who is not banned can join this league.

Expressed interest to date:


1. iortz
2. SFoC
3. SFoC's son (Hyrax)
4. redsoxrules
5. Paladios
6 a700
7. User Name ?
8. msubulldogs21
9. Whisky Breath
10. J21
11.
12.


I want to make sure that there is interest before giving out the league data. Please only join if you will be active and take this seriously. This is fantasy baseball, it should be competitive and fun.
Anyways, post if interested.

Proposed Stats: (5x5 for now but we could go 6x6 or even 7x7 to make it interesting)

Hitting:
Runs
RBI
SBs
Total Bases
On Base Percentage

Pitching:

Quality Starts
Net Saves
Strikeouts
ERA
WHIP

a700hitter
03-01-2012, 09:27 AM
As usual, I would like to participate.

User Name?
03-01-2012, 11:06 AM
I'm game.

Keeper
03-01-2012, 02:00 PM
Yeah, definitely in.

boston22407
03-01-2012, 02:26 PM
I will join if you need people,I will not want to be in the money part,just play for fun

Thunder
03-02-2012, 10:57 PM
To bad I already have my own team loaded with stars... Roy Halladay, Verlander, Teixiera, Michael Young, the list goes on and on.

msubulldogs21
03-05-2012, 01:30 AM
Yes please

Sox Fan on Cape
03-09-2012, 10:06 PM
The draft is tentatively set for Sat Mar 24 7:00pm EDT .

Palodios
03-10-2012, 07:13 AM
Hmm, I don't remember signing up for this. That being said, I'm still in.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-10-2012, 09:51 AM
Hmm, I don't remember signing up for this. That being said, I'm still in.


Anyone doing a fantasy baseball league this year?

2/22/12 11 Active members.

Keeper
03-11-2012, 08:35 PM
I'm out, guys. I've got too much on my plate right now. Sorry.

msubulldogs21
03-12-2012, 07:44 PM
What are the chances we could move the draft to say, a Sunday or Monday night? I know I won't be able to do it on a Saturday. For me the later at night the better.

a700hitter
03-12-2012, 07:54 PM
What are the chances we could move the draft to say, a Sunday or Monday night? I know I won't be able to do it on a Saturday. For me the later at night the better.That would be better for me as well.

redsoxrules
03-13-2012, 10:39 AM
Sunday works for me too but not monday though

WhiskeyBreath
03-13-2012, 02:43 PM
I'm interested in joining the league again this year.

RedSoxfanforlife305
03-13-2012, 02:49 PM
WhiskeyBreath! We miss you around here. Where have you been?

WhiskeyBreath
03-13-2012, 03:03 PM
Hey, what's up man? Been really busy the last few months with my new job. I should be around a lot more now that I'm settled in. Just in time for baseball season.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-13-2012, 05:34 PM
I'm interested in joining the league again this year.

Welcome back. Enrollment information has been sent via private message.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-13-2012, 05:36 PM
I have moved the draft time to Sunday 25th at 8:00 PM EST. This is the best I can do, I hope it helps.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-15-2012, 10:06 PM
All people who have indicated interest have been sent sign up information. With about a week before the draft, I'd appreciate it if this could be completed. We currently have five that have signed up and paid their dues. We have ten that have expressed interest. Although, I'm a little concerned about Iortiz ( he hasn't shown any site activity since the end of February. Anyone know where he is ? Still try ing to recruit to get us to 12. That's for your help.

a700hitter
03-15-2012, 10:57 PM
I just registered my team.

iortiz
03-16-2012, 01:04 AM
I'm aboard! :thumbsup:

Palodios
03-17-2012, 07:34 AM
I have moved the draft time to Sunday 25th at 8:00 PM EST. This is the best I can do, I hope it helps.

Darn, Saturday was better. I'm going to have to see if I can change my plans.

msubulldogs21
03-18-2012, 06:08 PM
Signed up and ready.

SFoC, I'll mail you a check this week.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-18-2012, 08:38 PM
Signed up and ready.

SFoC, I'll mail you a check this week.

Thanks.

Palodios
03-18-2012, 08:39 PM
Do we need a tenth player? Yahoo doesn't like odd numbers.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-18-2012, 09:14 PM
Do we need a tenth player? Yahoo doesn't like odd numbers.

Fear not. We have ten. I would have liked to have 12 teams, but the interest wasn't there.
I guess we'll have some well stocked teams. It should be interesyting.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-23-2012, 12:08 AM
Just a reminder guys. The draft is Sunday 25th at 8:00 PM EST.

iortiz
03-23-2012, 03:04 AM
Can't wait. Which team belongs to each talksox participant? Good luck to everyone.

SFoC, during next week I transfer my cover.

Again, Thanks for the opportunity.

Sox Fan on Cape
03-23-2012, 03:48 AM
Can't wait. How could we know which team belongs to a talksox colleague? Good luck to everyone.

SFoC, during next week I transfer my cover.

Again, Thanks for the opportunity.

They all are.

iortiz
03-23-2012, 04:05 AM
They all are.

I didn't make the right question. For ex. Whose is J21 team?

iortiz
03-23-2012, 04:13 AM
@ a700... Campadre, what is the name of your team?

italstallianion
03-23-2012, 06:27 PM
Good luck everyone!

Sox Fan on Cape
03-23-2012, 06:49 PM
I didn't make the right question. For ex. Whose is J21 team?

a700 = Boys of Summer

iortiz
03-25-2012, 02:01 AM
Thanks SFoC... Few hours before the draft.

See you there guys. :)

iortiz
03-25-2012, 02:02 AM
Tic tac, tic tac...

WhiskeyBreath
03-25-2012, 12:22 PM
Won't be able to make the draft :(

Palodios
03-25-2012, 05:45 PM
Won't be able to make the draft :(

Ouch. How good are your autodraft settings?

iortiz
03-25-2012, 05:53 PM
I do not know where should I access.

SFoC, could u send me a link?

Sox Fan on Cape
03-25-2012, 06:33 PM
I do not know where should I access.

SFoC, could u send me a link?

Sure. http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/100760

Palodios
03-25-2012, 09:26 PM
Anyone have interest in Andrew McCutchen? I decided that I don't want him-- if anyone wants to trade a high-tier Outfielder one-for-one, let me know.

iortiz
03-25-2012, 11:12 PM
I could give you Drew Stubbs and Matt Joyce if you are interested.

Palodios
03-26-2012, 06:38 AM
I could give you Drew Stubbs and Matt Joyce if you are interested.

I'll consider it, but I think I would need a little bit more value than that. He was my third round pick afterall.

iortiz
03-27-2012, 02:15 AM
R/RBI/SB/OBP

McCutchen 87/89/23/364

Drew Stubbs 92/44/40/321
Joyce 69/75/13/347

Just saying.

Palodios
03-27-2012, 07:09 PM
R/RBI/SB/OBP

McCutchen 87/89/23/364

Drew Stubbs 92/44/40/321
Joyce 69/75/13/347

Just saying.

When evaluating players, you have to look at all five statistics. Stubbs is good in two categories, and average to poor in the other three. The reason why McCutchen is valuable is because he's good--but not great-- in five categories.

That being said, I accepted a trade for Matt Holliday. He's the guy I wanted all along with my 3rd round pick.

iortiz
03-27-2012, 11:01 PM
Good for you Pal.

User Name?
03-28-2012, 10:41 PM
I'm looking to upgrade 3B/SS and i'm willing to give pitching as well as my incumbent in return.

iortiz
03-28-2012, 11:52 PM
which one is your team user?

Sox Fan on Cape
03-29-2012, 02:44 AM
which one is your team user?

Pedroia's Detroyahs

Look under Manager's tab. Pedroia's Detroyahs manager is User.

iortiz
03-30-2012, 12:23 PM
I just noticed, thanks SFoC.

User Name?
03-30-2012, 01:55 PM
iortiz, i proposed a trade and would like to further negotiations along if you're interested.

iortiz
03-30-2012, 07:09 PM
Thanks User?, the proposal was interesting but Peddy is my best player.

Palodios
04-04-2012, 09:16 PM
Iortiz gets a big windfall with Aceves being named the closer of the Red Sox. He's probably worth a mid round pick now.

iortiz
04-04-2012, 09:27 PM
Iortiz gets a big windfall with Aceves being named the closer of the Red Sox. He's probably worth a mid round pick now.

If SFF is right... Winner winner chicken dinner :lol:

Sox Fan on Cape
04-08-2012, 01:19 PM
I'm thinking of increasing the add player from 3 to 4. If there are objections let me know.

Also, I'm still waiting on dues.

iortiz
04-08-2012, 06:48 PM
I'm thinking of increasing the add player from 3 to 4. If there are objections let me know.

Also, I'm still waiting on dues.

Sorry SFoC. I promise this week is ready my cover.

User Name?
04-08-2012, 09:32 PM
Holy crap did my team shit the bed this week. Lots of shitty early performances.

User Name?
04-14-2012, 04:29 PM
I'm looking to trade pitching for a 3B and/or an impact bat.

iortiz
04-17-2012, 01:05 AM
I'm looking to trade Ellsbury if someone is interested. I need a SP.

a700hitter
04-18-2012, 08:09 PM
Damn! How do I have Morneau on the bench tonight? I am dumber than Bobby V!

iortiz
04-18-2012, 09:25 PM
Damn! How do I have Morneau on the bench tonight? I am dumber than Bobby V!

:lol:

Don't worry my pitching staff is not good.

iortiz
04-23-2012, 12:24 AM
Well, I tied with the best this time, so... I guess it is not that bad considering the calibre of A700's team.

Whata pitching staff got Boys of Summer.

a700hitter
04-23-2012, 08:15 AM
Well, I tied with the best this time, so... I guess it is not that bad considering the calibre of A700's team.

Whata pitching staff got Boys of Summer.You won all the hitting categories. I won all the pitching categories. LOL! We're very tightly bunched at the top of the standings.

iortiz
04-25-2012, 12:18 AM
You won all the hitting categories. I won all the pitching categories. LOL! We're very tightly bunched at the top of the standings.

:lol:... Cherrys should learn something from us ...:lol:

iortiz
04-26-2012, 09:52 PM
SFoC please check out your PM. I just found out a way in order to deposit my cover.

Regards.

Sox Fan on Cape
04-27-2012, 10:19 PM
SFoC please check out your PM. I just found out a way in order to deposit my cover.

Regards.

I don't use Western Union.

iortiz
04-27-2012, 10:22 PM
I don't use Western Union.

hi SFoC... you just go to the store and cash the money with your id... they have tons and surely out there is a store close to your place.

iortiz
04-27-2012, 10:24 PM
give me your ZIP and i find a store for you.

iortiz
04-27-2012, 11:12 PM
btw I'm still waiting a resolution by PayPal.

iortiz
05-01-2012, 10:45 AM
Hi SFoC, Finally PayPal let me transfer my cover. I already sent you a PM with the details of the transaction.

Regards.

iortiz
05-01-2012, 12:07 PM
BTW once you confirm my payment, could you unlock my fantasy account in order to make changes in my roster?

Thank you SFoC.

User Name?
05-02-2012, 09:22 PM
I want to trade A-Gon. Any takers?

Palodios
05-03-2012, 07:27 PM
And Pal snags the new Yankee closer! Well played Pal, well played.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 07:29 PM
You people are killing me here. Seriously? No one's interested in Sabathia, Price or A-Gon?

Palodios
05-03-2012, 07:32 PM
You people are killing me here. Seriously? No one's interested in Sabathia, Price or A-Gon?

In all fairness, you did post that only 10 minutes ago.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 07:34 PM
And Pal snags the new Yankee closer! Well played Pal, well played.

would you trade Papelbon? I need a closer badly.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 07:38 PM
I want to trade A-Gon. Any takers?

I would give you Pence and Cespedes for Price and Adrian. Let me know if you are interested.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 07:43 PM
In all fairness, you did post that only 10 minutes ago.

I posted it last night in the GT too. You interested? If two people match up in a pitching-for-offense trade, it's you and me.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 07:45 PM
I would give you Pence and Cespedes for Price and Adrian. Let me know if you are interested.

Pence and Cespedes would not get it done, but it's a good starting point for negotiations.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 07:50 PM
would you trade Papelbon? I need a closer badly.

Good closers are incredibly hard to come by this year. It would take an extremely good offer to get him off my hands. I do have a pile of other options-- Balfour/Walden/Robertson/Street-- if you're interested.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Good closers are incredibly hard to come by this year. It would take an extremely good offer to get him off my hands. I do have a pile of other options-- Balfour/Walden/Robertson/Street-- if you're interested.

what would you ask for Papelbon?, I have some OF, just in case you need one.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:00 PM
I posted it last night in the GT too. You interested? If two people match up in a pitching-for-offense trade, it's you and me.

Feel free to make me an offer then.

I'm a little bit weary of changing my team too much, because I really like my players. I'm behind right now, but I drafted a pile of guys who don't get injured, and Bautista won't hit .180 forever.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:03 PM
Pence and Cespedes would not get it done, but it's a good starting point for negotiations.

Well, I would add my boy from Houston Chris Johnson 311/340/800. 14 RBI/12 Rs/90 ABs thus far, regardless guy is hot right now. I wouldn't give more. Let me know if interested.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:11 PM
what would you ask for Papelbon?, I have some OF, just in case you need one.

I took Papelbon in the 9th round. Right now, closers are very hard to come by considering that Bailey, Santos, Farnsworth, Storen, Madson, Wilson, Soria, and now Rivera are all hurting. It would take a 6th round pick or below to get him off my hands.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 08:13 PM
Well, I would add my boy from Houston Chris Johnson 311/340/800. 14 RBI/12 Rs/90 ABs thus far, regardless guy is hot right now. I wouldn't give more. Let me know if interested.

Gonzales was my first round pick, and you're offering me guys drafted in mid-rounds and a waiver wire pickup. You need to offer value to receive value.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 08:16 PM
Feel free to make me an offer then.

I'm a little bit weary of changing my team too much, because I really like my players. I'm behind right now, but I drafted a pile of guys who don't get injured, and Bautista won't hit .180 forever.

I like my team a lot as well, but i feel like i have an excess of SP and need an impact bat. The guys i really like from your team are Napoli, Holliday and Ortiz. Any chance with any of them?

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:20 PM
I took Papelbon in the 9th round. Right now, closers are very hard to come by considering that Bailey, Santos, Farnsworth, Storen, Madson, Wilson, Soria, and now Rivera are all hurting. It would take a 6th round pick or below to get him off my hands.

I would give you Pence (#3 pick) and Mauer (#7) straight up for Napoli and Papelbon. How does it sound?

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:27 PM
Gonzales was my first round pick, and you're offering me guys drafted in mid-rounds and a waiver wire pickup. You need to offer value to receive value.

I do not see Adrian being 2011 Dunn. The only reason I think you want to trade Adrian is because you want results now and during the season. Well, they will give you results now and in the coming future. Pence was my #3 pick. I do not think you will get these days a # 1 or # 2 selection unless these #1 or #2 selection are slumping too, but that's just me.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:29 PM
I like my team a lot as well, but i feel like i have an excess of SP and need an impact bat. The guys i really like from your team are Napoli, Holliday and Ortiz. Any chance with any of them?

Those are tough guys to part with. I essentially drafted Napoli and Holliday about ten picks early because I liked them so much going into the year.

I would consider Ortiz for Price, but I understand that's not great value for you. Ortiz always hits like a 3rd round pick, but for some reason gets picked in the 10th round. Its kind of silly in a league like this one with two utility spots, where he's clearly not going to be clogging a spot like leagues with only one.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 08:30 PM
I do not see Adrian being 2011 Dunn. The only reason I think you want to trade Adrian is because you want results now and during the season. Well, they will give you results now and in the coming future. Pence was my #3 pick. I do not think you will get these days a # 1 or # 2 selection unless these #1 or #2 selection are slumping too, but that's just me.

Pence is good. I don't want to "dump Adrian" but i have three 1B-elegible guys and need to upgrade my OF and possibly C, and he would bring back the most value. The problem is Cespedes is unproven and CJ flat out sucks, i can't expect either of them to bring value now or in the future, and neither can you.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:31 PM
I would give you Pence (#3 pick) and Mauer (#7) straight up for Napoli and Papelbon. How does it sound?

Napoli was my #3 pick, so I'd be giving up Papelbon for a 7th rounder. And I'm very wary of Mauer's injury history.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:34 PM
Napoli was my #3 pick, so I'd be giving up Papelbon for a 7th rounder. And I'm very wary of Mauer's injury history.

Well, As you said, you have tons of closers regardless Mauer can play 1st as well.

Think about it and let me know.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:42 PM
Pence is good. I don't want to "dump Adrian" but i have three 1B-elegible guys and need to upgrade my OF and possibly C, and he would bring back the most value. The problem is Cespedes is unproven and CJ flat out sucks, i can't expect either of them to bring value now or in the future, and neither can you.

Well, think about it and let me know if interested. IMO both Cespedes and Pence will be ok this season.

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:45 PM
Well, As you said, you have tons of closers regardless Mauer can play 1st as well.

Think about it and let me know.

Sorry man, I'm really not interested in Mauer.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 08:45 PM
I would consider Ortiz for Price, but I understand that's not great value for you. Ortiz always hits like a 3rd round pick, but for some reason gets picked in the 10th round. Its kind of silly in a league like this one with two utility spots, where he's clearly not going to be clogging a spot like leagues with only one.

Yeah that one doesn't do it for me. But hey, if you come up with anything, let me know.

iortiz
05-03-2012, 08:51 PM
Sorry man, I'm really not interested in Mauer.

No problem. :)

Palodios
05-03-2012, 08:53 PM
Yeah that one doesn't do it for me. But hey, if you come up with anything, let me know.

I figured as much. But doesn't it seem kind of silly how undervalued Ortiz is?

This is a guy who doesn't get hurt because he's not playing the field, and he's not stealing bases. He's on a good team with protection, and run production value. He's averaged .385 OBP/ 85 Runs/ 98 RBIs/ 285 TB over the last two years. Find me a guy out of the 3rd/4th round who can guarantee those stats? I understand positional scarcity and lack of steals hurts him, but there are a ton of 1B and OF, and even they can't put up numbers like that past the early rounds.

User Name?
05-03-2012, 08:55 PM
I figured as much. But doesn't it seem kind of silly how undervalued Ortiz is?

This is a guy who doesn't get hurt because he's not playing the field, and he's not stealing bases. He's on a good team with protection, and run production value. He's averaged .385 OBP/ 85 Runs/ 98 RBIs/ 285 TB over the last two years. Find me a guy out of the 3rd/4th round who can guarantee those stats? I understand positional scarcity and lack of steals hurts him, but there are a ton of 1B and OF, and even they can't put up numbers like that past the early rounds.

It's not that i'm not interested in Ortiz, mind you, but rather the fact that i don't think i'd be getting equal value, and i'd need to get rid of one of my Util-type guys in a trade like this one too.

Sox Fan on Cape
05-04-2012, 09:48 PM
Just a few observations, it seems like you guys think that just because you over paid ( drafted too early )
you expect someone to match that and give away their player. Basically saying, I want you to eat my mistake and make me better. If you want to trade make a reasonable offer, be prepared to counter offer.
When you drafted them, is irrelevent if they're sucking wind.

Palodios
05-04-2012, 09:58 PM
Just a few observations, it seems like you guys think that just because you over paid ( drafted too early )
you expect someone to match that and give away their player. Basically saying, I want you to eat my mistake and make me better. If you want to trade make a reasonable offer, be prepared to counter offer.
When you drafted them, is irrelevent if they're sucking wind.

It is one thing if a player is trying to trade a player that they drafted too high. But if someone is trying to get a player from me that I do not want to trade, they need to trade a player to me for where I value them.

Sox Fan on Cape
05-04-2012, 10:06 PM
I agree, no one trades away their player for someone they don't care/want. What I'm saying is basing a trade on when they drafted a plyer is ridiculas. It's based on what you think a player is going to do, which is subjective.

iortiz
05-04-2012, 10:16 PM
I agree, no one trades away their player for someone they don't care/want. What I'm saying is basing a trade on when they drafted a plyer is ridiculas. It's based on what you think a player is going to do, which is subjective.

totally agree!

User Name?
05-05-2012, 09:00 AM
I agree, no one trades away their player for someone they don't care/want. What I'm saying is basing a trade on when they drafted a plyer is ridiculas. It's based on what you think a player is going to do, which is subjective.

But realistically, most of the time, the higher the player was drafted, the better he is. Look at Gonzalez for example. He's as close to a sure bet as you have for elite offensive production.

It's almost impossible for a waiver-wire or late round pickup to have that type of value. That's where draft round comes into play, at least marginally.

a700hitter
07-16-2012, 09:42 PM
The site has not updated to show this week's matchups.

iortiz
07-16-2012, 09:44 PM
My injured players are coming back.... I dropped Ciriaco, dammit! But I needed space.

Very competitive BTW.

iortiz
07-16-2012, 09:46 PM
This week's matchups are the same that the allstar week, or I do not know what you mean, Ted.

a700hitter
07-16-2012, 09:53 PM
This week's matchups are the same that the allstar week, or I do not know what you mean, Ted.Oh, I see. My bad. Some leagues have a shortened week for All Star week. We have an extended week. Thanks for the explanation.

iortiz
07-16-2012, 09:57 PM
Oh, I see. My bad. Some leagues have a shortened week for All Star week. We have an extended week. Thanks for the explanation.

I was confused as well. :)

I was losing my matchup...now it is close and anybody could win this one :lol:

iortiz
08-17-2012, 09:52 AM
is this just me or the stats were not counted yesterday?

a700hitter
08-17-2012, 11:48 AM
is this just me or the stats were not counted yesterday?No stats are listed for my pitcher Nova. The hitters look up to date, but I can't be sure.

iortiz
08-17-2012, 01:13 PM
No stats are listed for my pitcher Nova. The hitters look up to date, but I can't be sure.

Now, The hitters are updated, but pitching stats aren't.

Maybe during the day will be reflected, We'll see.

Thanks Ted.

Sox Fan on Cape
09-17-2012, 11:36 AM
Congrats to UserName ? and Hyrax reaching the finals. Also, thanks to all who participated, it was a fun year.

iortiz
09-17-2012, 01:13 PM
I couldn't win a single series against User? this year hahaha... congrats to both finalists. Was pretty fun guys...

User Name?
09-19-2012, 10:36 AM
Half of my players have been out of the lineup for the first two days of the matchup. FML.

User Name?
09-23-2012, 09:14 PM
Congratulations to Big Papi's CC on winning the league. He had the best team all year long and obviously deserved to win!

WhiskeyBreath
09-24-2012, 11:41 AM
Agreed. Nice job on the title man.

a700hitter
09-24-2012, 01:46 PM
Congrats to Big Papi CC! How many times have you won the TalkSox league?

Sox Fan on Cape
09-24-2012, 08:36 PM
This is his first time.