Fake Teams 2008 Fantasy Baseball League
Free Yahoo! League
14 managers, random order live online snake draft, 5x5 categories, H2H scoring, Mixed league

Roster Slots:
C,1B,2B,SS,3B,LF,CF,RF,Util
SP,SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P
BN,BN,BN,BN

This league would be set up just like last year.

1st Place- Febtober Magic (fearlessgreenlantern)
2nd Place- Evil Empire (matt p)
3rd Place- Bow Before the Champ (grtwht88)

The managers from last year have first shot at the spots, but they'll need to post to get an invite, that way I'll know who's interested.

If interested, put your email address below.
Any questions as well.

Legalities
The above stated league is not endorsed by faketeams.com in anyway.
It is simply a friendly league created by a reader, me, and extended to the faketeams.com community as available. This is our second year.

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Fake Teams 2008 Fantasy Baseball League
Free Yahoo! League
14 managers, random order live online snake draft, 5x5 categories, H2H scoring, Mixed league

Roster Slots:
C,1B,2B,SS,3B,LF,CF,RF,Util
SP,SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P
BN,BN,BN,BN

This league would be set up just like last year.

1st Place- Febtober Magic (fearlessgreenlantern)
2nd Place- Evil Empire (matt p)
3rd Place- Bow Before the Champ (grtwht88)

The managers from last year have first shot at the spots, but they'll need to post to get an invite, that way I'll know who's interested.

If interested, put your email address below.
Any questions as well.

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1. Trade Scott Rolen to the Dodgers for Juan Pierre

Pierre's contract:
08:$8M, 09:$10M, 10:$10M, 11:$8.5M

Rolen's contract:
08:$12M, 09:$12M, 10:$12M

Work out the financials. The Dodgers are looking for a 3b and STL needs a leadoff hitter. Pierre would be fast and a great leadoff "whiteyball" type player.

Pierre's last 5 years in steals and batting average with hits:
07- 64, .293, 196
06- 58, .292, 204
05- 57, .276, 181
04- 45, .326, 221
03- 65, .305, 204

2. Trade Jim Edmonds and Anthony Reyes to the Texas Rangers for Kevin Millwood and Hank Blalock

Millwood's contract:
08:$8.5M, 09:$11M, 10:$12M

Blalock's contract:
08:$5.95M, 09:$6.2M club option

Edmonds' contract:
08:$8M

Reyes: league minimum til 2010

Texas has expressed interest in Edmonds and would like to get Millwood's salary off their hands. Which is what the Cardinals need. Millwood could come back to the NL where he has been sucessful. An innings eater, and a good veteran presence in the rotation.

Rids team of Reyes and gains an everyday third baseman.

3. Play Brian Barton everyday in right field.

This is a 5 tool player that needs to stay in Cardinal red. His BballRef comparables include Carlos Beltran, and some say he is in the same mold as Chris Young. Ankiel just wont cut it in my book as a starter.

4. Resign Jeff Weaver.

Bring back Dream Weaver. Plain and simple. Get it done.

This would leave the following 08 lineup and Rotation:

cf- Juan Pierre
rf- Brian Barton
1b- Albert Pujols
3b- Hank Blalock
lf- Chris Duncan
c- Yadier Molina
2b- Adam Kennedy
ss- Cesar Izturis
p- Pitchers spot

1. Adam Wainwright
   
2. Kevin Millwood
   
3. Braden Looper
   
4. Jeff Weaver
   
5. Joel Pineiro

1. Chris Carpenter
   
2. Adam Wainwright
   
3. Kevin Millwood
   
4. Jeff Weaver
   
5. Joel Pineiro

This is the full draft results from the Faketeams.com fantasy football league.

Check back for weekly updates on league notes, news, movement, and analysis.

This league used the following roster positions:
1 QB
3 WR
2 RB
1 TE
1 K
1 DB
2 DL

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If you were in the faketeams.com fantasy baseball league, you already have an invite for the Football league in your email account.

For those who would like to join please post your Yahoo! ID.  After a grace period of one week for the reserved managers, openings will be available at first post- first serve.

Settings:

League Name: Faketeams.com League  
Custom League URL: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/faketeams
Draft Type: Live Draft  
Draft Time: Sat Aug 25 7:00pm CDT
Max Teams: 12
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head  
Start Scoring on: Week 1  
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports  
Max Moves: No maximum  
Max Trades: No maximum  
Trade Reject Time: 2  
Trade End Date: November 16, 2007  
Trade Review: League Votes  
Waiver Time: 2 days  
Post Draft Players: Free Agents  
Playoffs: Week 14, 15 and 16 (6 teams)  
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DB, DL, DL, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN  
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (20 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (4)
Interceptions (-1)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (10 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (1)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (2)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Tackle Solo (1)
Tackle Assist (.5)
Sack (4)
Interception (4)
Fumble Force (.5)
Fumble Recovery (.5)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Pass Defended (1)
Block Kick (.5)  
Fractional Points: Yes  
Negative Points: Yes  

The trade deadline has passed.
Biggest trade of year: (there were only 3 total trades)

Was between TheFknCoffinGiver and Lincecum for Pres

Jul 8: Albert Pujols (StL - 1B), Hideki Matsui (NYY - LF)
for
Manny Ramírez (Bos - LF), Lance Berkman (Hou - 1B,RF), Ryan Braun (Mil - 3B)

STANDINGS for Week 20:

1.    Lincecum for Pres 113-70-7
   
2.    Febtober Magic 100-77-13
   
3.    Omshagomes 96-83-11
   
4.    Evil Empire 94-85-11
   
5.    Boogeyblog.com 90-84-16  
   
6.    Mo Fo 93-90-7
   
7.    Odessa 89-94-7  
   
8.    In Dusty no Trusty 87-93-10  
   
9.    faketeams.com 87-94-9
   
10.   TheFknCoffinGiver 78-96-16
    
11.   Team Rg Scorch 75-104-11
    
12.   WhatWouldFarneyDo? 72-104-14

The worst active manager is : WhatWouldFarneyDo? with 2 moves.  Last league activty was April 19th.  Shows why he is in last, and not invited for next year's league.

Greatest Draft pick in later rounds: Shane Victorino taken in 24th round by Mo Fo.

Worst bust pick in early rounds: Travis Hafner taken with 2st pick in 2nd round by faketeams.com

Total number of posts: 40. Razorsharp989 tried really hard to carry the message board, thx next year WILL be better.

Another update coming for the playoffs. And for some, the play-ifs.

Ok, so its been over the 2 week deadline for invitees to join the Faketeams.com league.
We currently stand at 11 managers and need 3 more.

The league is on Yahoo.  Its free.
League ID: 25195
League Password: faketeams

Draft is Live on Wednesday March 14th at 9:30 pm.
Do Not Sign Up if you are going to miss the draft.

Good Luck to all.

Yahoo has posted the 2007 Fantasy Baseball League signups.
An email has been sent with a league invite to the following addresses.

We currently have 9 of the 14 managers signed up.

IN THE EVENT THAT WE HAVE DELAYED SIGNUPS:
The sign up deadline will be 2 weeks.  If someone from this list doesn't sign up within the 2 week deadline period, then i will post a diary of faketeams.com regarding the need for additional managers due to neglect of the request.

Basic Settings:

Free Yahoo! League
14 managers, random order live online snake draft, 5x5 categories, H2H scoring, Mixed league

Roster Slots:
C,1B,2B,SS,3B,LF,CF,RF,Util
SP,SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P
BN,BN,BN,BN

Managers:

 rg_scorch@yahoo.com

 icicle_13pg@yahoo.com

 ephinz@optpnline.net

 thomasps3@yahoo.com

 rick_mo37@yahoo.com

 wmiller5682@yahoo.com

 fearlessgreenlantern@yahoo.com

 tdmlb24@sbcglobal.com

 djhogness@yahoo.com

 boogeyman@boogeyblog.com

 FLUBADUB2K@aol.com

 robmcquown@yahoo.com

 gothamgreat51@sbcglobal.net

 mattp0428@yahoo.com

Sign up as soon as possible so we can begin starting the draft talks.

Yahoo has posted the 2007 Fantasy Baseball League signups.
An email has been sent with a league invite to the following addresses.

IN THE EVENT THAT WE HAVE DELAYED SIGNUPS:
The sign up deadline will be 2 weeks.  If someone from this list doesn't sign up within the 2 week deadline period, then i will post a diary of faketeams.com regarding the need for additional managers due to neglect of the request.

Basic Settings:

Free Yahoo! League
14 managers, random order live online snake draft, 5x5 categories, H2H scoring, Mixed league

Roster Slots:
C,1B,2B,SS,3B,LF,CF,RF,Util
SP,SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P
BN,BN,BN,BN

Managers:

1.  rg_scorch@yahoo.com
   
2.  icicle_13pg@yahoo.com
   
3.  ephinz@optpnline.net
   
4.  thomasps3@yahoo.com
   
5.  rick_mo37@yahoo.com
   
6.  wmiller5682@yahoo.com
   
7.  fearlessgreenlantern@yahoo.com
   
8.  tdmlb24@sbcglobal.com
   
9.  djhogness@yahoo.com
   
10. boogeyman@boogeyblog.com
    
11. FLUBADUB2K@aol.com
    
12. robmcquown@yahoo.com
    
13. gothamgreat51@sbcglobal.net
    
14. mattp0428@yahoo.com

I am so ready for the season!!

Ok, this thing has been boiling for weeks now, and ESPN says its official..one thing i can't understand is why Pittsburgh is doing this.

LaRoche is great and all, but isn't he now blocking Brad Eldred to ever making the big leagues?

Gonzalez could've gotten the Pirates way more than just LaRoche from numerous teams that were interested.  That's why these talks went on forever, but it looks like the Pirates are willing to settle on LaRoche.

Does anyone other than me think that Atlanta totally won this deal because of how valuable relief help is now a days especially since Gonzalez is a young lefty.  There are plenty of slugging first basemen out there.