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I just want to congratulate my co-writer, and son-in-law, who had probably the best fantasy baseball season I have ever been witness to. I myself am no stranger to winning at least one of our fantasy leagues. But this season Gmo won our big money league and the playoffs in that same league. If that wasn't enough he also won the small money league and the small money league playoffs, yes it was a clean sweep for him. That's quite the smack down he put on the other twenty guys of including myself. I did get a little hot towards the end of the season and finished runner up to him in the big money playoffs, so believe me there is some talent on this site....use it.

So guys remember this as we head to the off season, we will be keeping up with what's happening over the winter. Just because baseball is almost over don't mean it's time to quit thinking about it. This is the time of year you read about who is doing what in fall and winter leagues, somewhere therein lies a fantasy stud for next season. We will post, maybe not as ofter as we do now but we will inform as info warrants it.Check in with us from time to time over the winter!!!!!!!!!!

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Fantasy AllStar team 2008

Here's my 2008 Fantasy All Star Team:

SP-Tim Lincecum
RP-K Rod
1b-Pujols
C-Mauer
MI-Pedroia and Jose Reyes
OF-Carlos Lee, Matt Holliday, and Carlos Beltran
3b-David Wright
Extra Hitter: Josh Hamilton

If I could start with any three position players next season, I'd definitely start my fantasy team with Pujols, Mauer, and Pedroia.

MVPs and Cy Youngs?????

My Take:

NL Cy Young: Tim Linceum

AL Cy Young: Cliff Lee with Roy Halladay a very close 2nd.

NL MVP: Do they go with Howard with the lead in homers and RBI and taking his team to the playoffs after another red hot September? He's going to bat under .250 and maybe strikeout 200 times. Do you go with Pujols at .356/37/115?

AL MVP: Morneau if the Twins win today and make it to the playoffs. Pedroia has a real shot too. Good gracious, it's wide open. I think you could make a real case for Mauer also.

****Fantasy Baseball Cy Young: Tim Lincecum no doubt in my mind. This guy is the real deal. Led the majors in strikeouts and 2nd in the NL in ERA. 17 wins for a terrible team. Sabathia has to be in the conversation too.

****Fantasy Baseball MVP: Pujols. I marked this guy off my draft board b/c all of the elbow speculation. .356/37/115 and 43 doubles. Walked 49 more times than he struck out. This is a no doubter. He went 9th in our draft if I remember correctly.

Aaron Harang-pick him up

As the season winds down, you need to be looking for two start pitchers for the home stretch of your fantasy playoffs. Aaron Harang just pitched a complete game shut out for the Reds tonight and is due for 2 starts next week. It looks like he's over his injury and ready to be the Harang of old. He's looked better and better in each of his last 4 starts. I just picked him up for what I hope is championship week next week if I can survive this one.

Who Are You Rootin For?

I'm personally rooting for the Phils to win the NL East and the Brew Crew to rap up the wild card. I dislike the Mets a lot. I'm a little disappointed they fired Ned Yost today. You're leading the wild card and you fire your manager? Is that really the best thing to do?

In the AL East, I'm definitely rooting soley for Tampa Bay and the 100 fans they get to show up and watch the playoffs. I know who I'm not rooting for........The Evil Empire Red Sox. Go Rays. In the AL Central, it's pretty much a toss up betwwn the White Sox and the Twins. I'd like to see Griffey go the playoffs but I like Mauer and the Twins too.

Zambarno Throws No No --- Selig Does A No No

If you are in the playoffs and own Carlos Zambrano you are probably feeling a lot better than the Houston Astros feel this Monday. Zambrano threw his first career no hitter yesterday at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Here's the kicker, um I mean hurricane. Hurricane Ike forced the teams out of Houston. Yes the no no was against the Houston Astros who came into this series as the hottest team in baseball. I am not underplaying the effects of that storm at all, but come on, this was just another one of Bud Selig's bright ideals. Right in the middle of a hot playoff race, Selig sends the Astors to a ballpark that was less than an hours drive from plenty of Cub fans and less ninety minutes for the bulk of the Cub fans. In baseball they play 81 home and 81 away. This year give the Cubs an 83-79 home and away schedule as they again played in Milwaukee this afternoon. Just because it's been 100 years sense they won a Series everybody should just turn their head and look the other way. Myself I hope it's at least 100 years again before they win one. Where does Selig get off using what amounts to his own ball park as the site for what was suppose to be a home game for Houston. Was there not something closer to Houston and their fans. I think Miller park is at least nineteen hours from Houston. Does Selig still get revenue from baseball at Miller Park, home of the team he 'use' to own, the Brewers. To me Selig has made some bone head decisions in his tenure as Baseball Commissioner and it's past time for him to ride off into the sunset. Be fair Bud.

Ted Lilly's Smack Down Video

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Ted Lilly Smack Down

Did everyone see the bad ass Ted Lilly take out Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Not sure what Lilly was thinking risking injury on that play. Last time I looked the Cubs were making post season plans and my money says they would rather have Lilly healthy for the playoffs instead of a separated shoulder. I'll give him an A for effort though. If you have day to day lineups Molina will be out for a couple of days. Those with weekly lineups and still in your leagues playoffs you might want to keep an eye on how this develops.

Now my question: isn't there a baseball code that says catchers don't have to brace against pitchers for a home plate collision. Does Tony La Russa retaliate. Stay tuned there is no love lost between these two teams.

Breaking News......Brandon Phillips Out

The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that Brandon Phillips has flew back to Cincinnati to have his right index finger examined. They are saying the Brandon broke his finger while attempting a bunt in the 11th inning of last nights game. Brandon didn't get the bunt down but he did single home the winning run of that game in that same at bat. Reports are saying Phillips is out for the reminder of the year.

Keep Hurricane Ike in mind while filling out your lineup

You might want to keep Hurricane Ike in mind this week. If your league is like ours, it's the big time important playoff week. It looks like this hurricane has the possiblity of heading towards Houston and will probably hit Tuesday or Wednesday. The Astros play all 7 games at home this week. You may want to 2nd think Houston, Pitt, and Chicago players.

NL Rookie of the Year-Soto vs. Votto

Since the Reds and Cubbies have split the first two games of their series, I thought we could compare my leaders for NL Rookie of the Year.

Geovany Soto-C (Cubs) .292/21/80 33 doubles 113 K/57 BB in 455 at-bats. On-base .369 Slugging .512.

Joey Votto-1B (Reds) .294/18/70 25 doubles 88 K/47 BB in 452 at-bats. On-base % .363 Slugging .478.

I bet you may not have known the stats were that close. The fact that the Cubs are in 1st place gives Soto a big edge. This one should come down to the final weeks of the season. Let's go Joey V.

Who's Hot, Who's Not

Who's Hot

**Brett Myers-Another gem tonight in a huge NL East game vs. the Mets. 8 innings 10 Ks and a big time W.

**Joey Votto-Hit #18 tonight. His average is closing in on the .300 mark. He's finally figured it out and become the hitter we thought he was. Over .500 with 3 homers over the past week.

Who's Not

**Dan Haren-Needs a big win tonight vs. the D-Backs. He's struggling big time and Manny owns him. In his last three games, he's 1-1 with a 5.68 ERA with a 1.68 WHIP.

**Aramis Rameriz-Ice cold. .212 over the past 18 games. You've got a -3 for me this week Aramis......pick it up!

Carlos Quentin......OUT

Carlos Quentin having a big time break out season for the Chicago White Sox will under go surgery on Monday for a fractured wrist. At this point of the season you have to wonder if he comes back or his season is done. This is a big blow to the White Sox, as Quentin would have to be that teams MVP this year. It's also a big blow to any fantasy team getting ready for the playoffs. Quentin leads the AL in home runs with 36 to go with his 100 RBI's, that's just a lot of power to make up. And yes I have the guy in one of my leagues. Gotta run and check the wavier wire fast.

Chris Dickerson's Major League Record

Chris Dickerson, OF Cincinnati Reds, as of last night did something no one has ever done in the history of the game. Of his first twenty-five hits fifteen have gone for extra bases. Yes you heard that right, this has never been done in major league history. I am not going to take credit for looking up this kind of a stat, but on today's game FSN announcer Tom Brennaman shot this tidbit to the TV viewers. Chris has a .333 batting average and a slugging percentage of .718 so this guy is truly on fire. Can he win the everyday outfield job for next year. You gotta believe it's looking pretty good so far. Good Luck Chris, keep it up. He also seems like a very nice and friendly type guy that can actually smile and show everyone that he knows how fortunate he is to be a Major League Baseball player. This is unlike a certain 3B on this team that seems constipated most of the time. Needless to say if you are looking for OF help in your fantasy playoffs look right here at this talented guy. I would think as hot as Chris is he will roaming the outfield for the Reds the rest of the way and hopefully many years to come.

Victor Martinez hits homer #1 for the season

Wow, Victor Martinez went in the first round of our draft this year. That's right, I said the first round. Yeah, you tell me. Anyway, it's been a dreadful year for Victor. After battling injury all season, he finally connected on homer #1 for 2008 tonight. After losing he and Hafner, is there any wonder why the Tribe's season has been so dreadful?

Martinez's horrible '08

210 at bats............1 homer! That's rough.

Fantasy Baseball Playoff Time

Well, I hope everyone has secured a spot in your fantasy playoffs. I was lucky enough to secure the regular season title for the first time in 4 or 5 years. RoseFan finally let me win one. He and I are on a road to meet in the title week of the playoffs.

It's time to lock down your rosters for some of you and for others, it's time to secure two start pitchers for the coming weeks. You need to take a close look to see who your opponent is and how their pitching is going to line out. If you haven't already, take a look at some young guys for possible keeper leagues. I love this Span fella from the Twins. He carried me last week. I did make a trade after losing Kinsler. It helped the guy I traded with and me. For me, I got immediate help with Brian Roberts in the middle infield slot after losing Kinsler. For him, he got possible keepers for next year in Ludwick and Loney.

Good luck to you all......except if you're playing me.

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