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The Expectations Game

March 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Considering my status as preseason favorite, I was feeling some serious pressure leading up to the draft to give my excellent keepers the company they deserve. For the most part, I felt okay about my draft. I had one major, major, inexplicable screwup that I hope does not end up costing me a chance to compete for a title. […]

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Tags: Draft Autopsy · Felipe Lopez really sucks · Juan Pierre sucks · Richie Sexson sucks sucks · Self-Reflection · am I still the frontrunner? · hope at least one of my SP is healthy

Steve Trachsel Is Still Alive?

March 21st, 2008 · 5 Comments

Gottsegen on Guthrie:
He’s going to be the No. 1 starter on a bad team in a tough division.
Rotoworld on Guthrie:
Jeremy Guthrie gave up four runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Cardinals on Friday.
Although he was far better last year than the other options, Guthrie hasn’t yet been told whether he’ll be […]

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Tags: Draft · Draft Autopsy · I think I'm going to win the league this year · courtesy flush

Like the Guy in the $3600 suit is going to draft a bad team. Come on!

March 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

4.) Beltran - Obviously there were smarter choices. Carlos Lee, Aramis, etc… But, I was compelled to take the guy with the poodles. And so what he has no knees. The “Mets” factor was too much to ignore and it’ll be more fun for me to watch him all year than […]

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Tags: Draft · Draft Autopsy · Even Alex Agrees · Self-Reflection

Franklin Comes Alive: Draft Autopsy.

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Since the show I work on right now is in “best of” mode, and I’m literally just sitting here watching the NCAA tournament, I might as well follow John’s lead and give you my thoughts on this trainwreck of a draft.
1. (48) Brian McCann: I love Brian McCann. I can’t believe he slipped all the […]

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Tags: Draft Autopsy · Good thing I won last year · I hope Ian Kennedy is the Yankees 5th starter · Self-Reflection