I have never been proud of my job. Make no mistake I'm not disappointed on how my career has turned out to this point. The early hours can be a drag but once I arrive on the job it's punching buttons on a POS and wishing everyone well as they continue on with their lives, hardly much social importance attached to it. I know here in a few years when the youngens invite their parents to school to discuss their job two thumbs won't be pointing at this guy as a example of what to be. Times such as this is when I would like to hold a significant title, I would like to put on that three piece suit as I head out the door to put my mark on America. However this mark on America doesn't come without a price, social signifigance often times means long days and countless hours away from family, friends and of course fantasy. Take Dave Hobson for example. The Old Lefty works at some prestegious Law Firm in Lexington that specializes in business law. Hobson's name isn't on the outside which means he works his ass off doing research so millionaires can battle millionares over more millions in a court of law. Business Law may not be as exciting as Criminal Law but the bottom line is on a late night at some seedy bar you mention the word Law and the panties will drop, if the panties drop because of your job that equals social signifigance. This prestigue doesn't come free, ask Mr. Hobson how his Fantasy Baseball season is going. After this week the Colonels have a 54-71-7 mark and are 28 GB from the top spot. Currently 11.5 back from a playoff spot the Colonels season isn't over but it's been three weeks since the Colonels have started a legit lineup. It's been June 3rd since the Colonels have made any moves. On the year the Colonels have made only 8 moves tied for the least in the league. Make no mistake the Colonels struggles aren't solely the fault of inactivity his pitching heavy draft hasn't worked as expected and his hitting was average by design but it's really hard to compete when your playing 20 vs. 25. When the season starts Hobson is always committed to winning but at some point in the season that damn thing called work will get in the way. Gone are the 5 minute daily fantasy buzz viewings, gone is the daily click on 6460sports.blogspot.com to get the best insight in the business, and gone is that chance to hoist the Championship Trophy as well as a chance at the Abbott Trophy all because greedy bastards want more and Hobson does what is expected in order to provide for his family. So as much as I would like for my children to be proud of pop's come career day , I am not willing to sacrifice all the time wasted staring at this 19inch screen and turning my mind into mush.
BCFP 11 vs. Vondies 1. 8 straight L's for the Vondies, hard to imaging losing 8 straight in a league as top heavy as this one. In Fantasy I don't feel their is a perfect formula the ensures 100% success. However I do believe inactivity combined with a poor offense and poor pithcing is a absolute formula for losing. The Vondies have been serving that up nearly all year.
BC Ragin Canseco's 8 vs. Walls Of Jericho 3. If you play long enough you will have a season that you can't explain and this is one of those years for Jericho. They haven't been unlucky in Head to Head action as their overall numbers compare to their record. But I can't recall a roster that has as many players with the BCFP Preseason Stamp Of Approval that have not panned out. The BCFP loved Scherzer and Morrow and both have been grease fires over stretches this season. Loved Soto and Choo and both have been forgettable. Post draft this roster had 4-5 potential late round breakout types but outside of Lance Berkman none have panned out which is why the Walls are struggling to get to .500. Congratulations Christopher Lee for finally cementing yourself into a true playoff contender. I was really beginning to wonder if you would join the 64/60 Post Season Party after your play the last three weeks I think you may have enough.
Majesticals 6 vs. Argumentative 9irons 4. Impressive run for the Majesticals Two straight Wins and a tie against three teams currently in the playoffs. To bad owenrship isn't around to see it. Another dormant team and we haven't even made it to the All-Star Break can you imagine the chaos if this was a daily league. Ward would have mailed it in on Opening Day. GRC3 as I am sure you have noticed in all things 64/60 written by yours truly your squad will be addressed as the Argumentative 9irons. Look around the league you have the Hendo Colonels an Barboursville Stars thats team naming 101 naming yourself after a school that is dear to your heart. Buck Vonderheide and Tom Emanski have tought the game of baseball to millions over the years thus deserve the nod. The BCFP is a Factory that produces FP (Fantasy Points) year around. Majesticals combines the official outfitter of MLB with a sexist vibe. Canseco's is second semester team naming, honoring a hero of your past. LeMaestro's is named after self also team naming 101. That leaves us with Walls Of Jericho, Komodo Dog and you. Sure Walls and Komodo don't have any relevance to baseball or Fantasy but let's face it they are outsiders who we don't hold to the same standards as a original member of the 64/60 more is expected from you. What in the hell does Hannibal Lector and Sheep Noise have to do with baseball, you, or the 64/60? The answer is nothing. Argumentative 9irons represents you, it defines you, and untill you win a championship using your current moniker or change once again to something respectable the 9irons is how you will be referred.
Tom Emanski's Deathsquad 6 vs. LeMaestro's Militia 5. Two season heading in opposite directions. Emanski may be the hottest team in the 64/60 while the Militia is searching for answers as to what is wrong. This wasn't a pretty matchup as both teams struggled mightily on offense but the Emanski's did enough on the rubber to earn the advantage thanks to Militia's ugly 5.46 ERA. One week shouldn't cause panic but I've got a feeling a trade will be pulled off this week. Like a snake in the grass the Militia is waiting for the dust settles to pull of another blockbuster and I'm thinking the time is soon.
Barboursville Stars 11 vs. tbd 1. To many offensive holes for tbd to contend with the Stars. Big win for the Stars who now must face life without number 5 for upwards of two months. As McClung was quick to point out Pujols hasn't exactly been Pujols this season but if you take the time to look at the numbers he hasn't exactly been Louis Sojo either. The Stars still have weapons on offense with Bautista and a host of others but losing Pujols prevents them from being dynamic. So McClung should take pride in slapping around a female 20 years his junior, pat on the back to you my friend but it will be interesting to see how he fares against stiffer competition in Week 15 vs. the Factory.
Komodo Dog 9 vs. Hendo Colonels 3. Another perk about my job is flexible hours. As I am typing out this post it is 5 minutes before I should be there and I'm 30 minutes or so away. Two straight for the Dogs who used the depleted Colonels as a punching bag this week. However I am sure all of this was overshadowed by the Marriage of former RWF Champion Ziti Marshall. The Big Ziti was a protege of Todd Del Ray who turned on him on his way to a Championship. Through the years the relationship has mended and I'm glad to report that not only was Todd invited to the Wedding but he was also in the Wedding. Sports provides us with many great moments and memories and perhaps nothing is better than when mutual respect builds bridges over past differences. Saturday could very well have been the crowning moment of the RWF.
Highs and Lows and The Willie's and The Joes
Runs- Stars 57/ Vondies 29
HR- Stars 15/ Vondies 4
RBI- Stars 55/ Vondies 24
SB- BCFP 14/ Deathsquad 2
AVG- Canseco's .320/ Deathsquad .222
OPS- Stars .893/ Walls .655
SV- Militia 8/ Vondies, Canseco's, tbd 1
K- Dog 72/ Vondies 30
ERA- Walls 1.79/ tbd 5.68
WHIP- Walls .90/ tbd 1.59
K/9- Canseco's 9.00/ Stars 5.84
QS- Dog, BCFP 7/ tbd 2
Bud Norris 2 QS 14K .69ERA .77WHIP 9.69
Danny Espinosa .444 AVG 3HR 5Runs 8RBI 2SB 1.333OPS
Jimmy Rollins .276AVG 2HR 7Runs 7RBI 1SB .861OPS
Justin Verlander 2QS 17K .50ERA .39WHIP 8.50K/9
Michael Morse .375AVG 3HR 9Runs 7RBI 1.361OPS
James Shields 2QS 15K 0.00ERA .67WHIP 7.50K/9
Pickup Of The Week
BC Ragin Cansecos drop Jarrod Saltalamacchia for Josh Willingham. I may just be higher on Willingham than everyone else but to me here is a guy with 25 HR power with a solid OPS and a AVG that won't kill you. Sure Willingham may battle for AB at times but once Doug Melvin sorts this mess out you will see Willingham batting in the four or five hole giving him plenty of RBI chances. Willingham isn't elite but he gives the Canseco's a Power bat and that is exactly what they need.
Head Scratcher Of The Week
Argumentative 9irons drop Josh Willingham for Magglio Ordonez. This isn't a move that will make you pull your hair out but to me the upside of Willingham outweighs the improved AVG Ordonez brings. Willingham is younger, has more power and more RBI potential than Ordonez. Sure Willingham's playing time could be hit or miss but given the Tigers current roster AB's likely won't be guaranteed for Ordonez. A classic example of taking a name over numbers.
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