1. Albuquerque Prickly Pears ()
Power Index: 129.5 Last week:
Comment: changes cities and name. Same results. When you have the top ranked hitting and good pitching you probably are going to be hard to beat. 3B Tom Easley is having a career resurgence after a down S8
2. Detroit Wolves ()
Power Index: 125.5 Last week: 111.125
Comment: Polar opposite of the Pears and having less spectacular results. Great pitching puts this team high up on the power ranking, but their lack of consistant hitting is keeping their record closer to .500. This team has sacrificed any form of offense for great fielders. Starting Victor Colon, Miguel Fernandez, and Rob McGlinchy all at the same time means 1/3 of your order is essentially an out. add in potential NL rules match up and Holy 1-0 games, Batman! In addition I don't believe it's save for McGinchy's seeing eye dog to be allowed on the field when he bats, Kirby PucketT retired when he started to go blind.
3. Pawtucket Maroons ()
Power Index: 114.75 Last week:
Comments: Solid Pitching and good baserunning put them in position to win their division for the 1st time. 3 men with over 20 stolen bases is nice, what would be nicer is if 2 of those guys hit over .235. LF Jose Blanco is batting almost 60 points under his career average.
4. Cleveland Kamikaze Bombers ()
Power Index: 111.625 Last week:
Comment: Streaky team as always, This team should be the odds on favorite to take the AL east. Currently in 2nd behind the Maroons, they need to make their move and get some distance between them and their division. Behind the Pears this is the most balanced
5. Salem Squeavers ()
Power Index: 108.125 Last week:
Comment: Consistant grider team, They some how manage to win the close ones and get the lucky bounces. Salem's top pitcher in wins is a rule 5 reliever Daryl McCartney. They need 1 more solid starter or one more bat to really be considered a threat in the Playoffs.
6. Wichita Primetimers ()
Power Index: 99.125 Last week:
Comment: Their aggressivness on the basepaths and wreckless running will lead to their downfall. They have the pitching and hitting to make the playoffs, but they make a lot of fundamental mistakes in the field on the basepaths and at the plate. their reletive high ages says its now or never.
7. Buffalo Buffeds ()
Power Index: 96.625 Last week:
Comment: Solid fielding team with good baserunning and homerun power, but they struggle at the plate leading the Al in worst OBP. They need to find more consistancy in the pitching Pedro Nunez has a 6+ era.
8. Colorado Cream ()
Power Index: 95.5 Last week:
Comment: Like any Colorado team they are the top hitting team in the AL and the worst pitching team. a TEam ERA in excess of 6.35 is hard to fathom, but a reality here. Armando Diaz and Butch Kennedy are clearly overmatched in starting roles. Team will fade fast if pitching is not tinkered with.
9. Austin Stinky Peas ()
Power Index: 94.125 Last week:
Comment: hitting has been consistant and they have been among the league leaders, but pitching has been a nightmare. 2 Starts flirting with 6+ ERAs a bullpen which has blown more games than they have saved. Seth Hutton Alex Rincon and Pat Vanguri are cmpletely underperforming.
10. Chicago Choking Goats ()
Power Index: 86.625 Last week:
Comment: Tony Castro has added the offense the team needed and Nicholas Saipe has continued to be the anchor to the Pitching. This team is a complete enigma that continues to look for answers. I like them to sneak into the playoffs and make some noise. The Goats have the best foundation to build with.
11. Jackson Crawdaddies()
Power Index: 83.125 Last week:
Comment: The Crawdaddies hit and pitch well enough to take the AL South, but I don't think they will. Their Field has been horrible with 51 erros at the shortstop position alone. They need to corrct this is they want a playoff spot.
12. Baltimore Big Sticks ()
Power Index: 74.75 Last week:
Comment: SP Alex Lopez is following up a disasterous rookie campaign with an even more disasterous sophmore campaign. Might be time to pull him from the rotation. S8 stat 4-17 6.2 7 S9 1-3 8.53ERA. That about summs up Baltimore's issues.
13. New York Comics ()
Power Index: 73 Last week:
Comment: I don't care how many 1 run dingers you hit, you aren't going to win consistantly with that philosophy. need baserunners badly in front of their power bats. Ralph Randall has 34 homers and only 77 RBI to lead the team.
14. Trenton Thunder ()
Power Index: 69.75 Last week:
Comment: Traded away many of their better hitters for younger guys, this team is not concerned with the Now but looking for the tomorrow.
15. Tucson Titans ()
Power Index: 69.5 Last week:
Comment: When the bright spot of your bullpen is Nolan Fleming you know you have pitching troubles. RP Louie Rodriguez and Chili Nakano look completely overmatched in the bullpen this season.
16. Memphis Misfits ()
Power Index: 33.25 Last week:
Comment: Offensively this team has tuned out, and is on target for their 8th losing season out of 9.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, September 21, 2008
WiredTiger and the Scottsdale Minotaurs Do it again!!!!
the Scottsdale Minotaurs, formally the Colorado Lumber Company win another world series title! In the past 6 seasons, WiredTiger has taken 3 out of 6 WS titles and been to the WS 5 times! The franchise as a whole has made the playoffs EVERY single season. Congrats Wiredtiger it would seem you truely cant be beat, no matter what park you play in!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10 questions with Kahrtmen
Todays 10 questions is with kahrtmen owner of the El Paso Coyotes He is also the leagues commish and has been with us since the first season, and the commish since the second season. He has a knack for keeping the peace : ) Keep in mind these questions were asked and answered about a month ago!!!!
1.How did you get into whatifsports?
I started playing in baseball simleagues about six or seven years ago after hearing about whatif in a number of places online (Bill Simmons for one). I played in a number of open and theme leagues and I sitll have a few free simleague teams, but I doubt I will ever use them - HBD is so much more interesting to me that I have basically dropped simleague entirely. I have tried Hoops Dynasty and a couple of other whatif games, but HBD is by far my favorite.
2.Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Keep in mind that every manager will be asked this. Things like Age, Work, location, family things, hobbies/interests, personality quirks.
I am 33 years old and I live in Mountain View, CA, which is about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, smack in the middle of Silicon Valley. I work as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin, working on missile defense programs. I am married and have a 3 year old son, with another son due to join the family in November. My main hobbies all revolve around sports. I play a lot of basketball and softball and am involved in more fantasy sports leagues than I care to count. I have played fantasy sports for about 17 years, and my wife can't seem to understand why my favorite fantasy sports team is made up of fake players.
3.In your opinion, what minor league player, in your franchise, has the most potential to be a ML star and why?
I have a bunch of decent hitting prospects, but my best prospect is probably SP Victor Gonzalez, who is currently on my HiA team. I haven't been able to add many top tier talents the past couple seasons since I have been drafting in the late twenties. Gonzalez could probably pitch in the majors right now and will certainly be up within the next couple of seasons.
4.Would you change anything about your budget this season?
Not really. I think I could have probably gotten by with a couple million less in coaching, but other than that I am happy with my allocation. I have several million dollars in payroll that I haven't used this season, so I'd like to try to swing a deal to use that.
5.How did you come up with your team name?
Well, I was looking for a fairly neutral park, so when I chose El Paso I had to think of a name that made sense for that city. I liked the Coyote mascot because it fits the desert landscape around El Paso and also refers to the people who bring people over into the US from Mexico.
6.In real life, what teams/sports do you like? Also did you play sports as a kid and what was that like?
I am a huge fan of the big three sports (baseball, basketball and football). My favorite teams in those three sports are the Yankees, Wizards, and Redskins (I grew up in North Carolina and DC). Living in California, I pull for the A's as long as they are not playing the Yankees. I played a ton if sports as a kid. Baseball, basketball, tennis, track, etc. My biggest regret is not being able to play football. My parents were dead-set against me playing because they were worried I'd get hurt. They're probably right, but I still wish I could have played.
7.Who is your team MVP thus far in the ML’s?
I have a balanced team, so I don't have many guys that stick out, which is part of the reason why I haven't had much success in the playoffs. I'd say it's either Walter Riggan or Trevor Stankiewicz so far.
8. Which of your three trades this season is your favorite so far?
I've only had one trade so far this season, and I feel like it has worked out fairly well so far. I traded two prospects for Jacob Abbott, and he has played very well for me.
9. After not making the playoffs the first two seasons, you turned your team around and have made it the last 4 in a row and are clearly headed for a 5th. What did you learn from the first two seasons that has helped you be so successful?
Well, the main thing I learned was to avoid sticking myself with bad contracts. I have made a concerted effort to build my system from within, which is one of the reasons why I think I have had sustained success. I have a number of players on my current ML team that were draft picks from earlier seasons. I definitely need to learn how to get a little further into the playoffs. My playoff record so far is very underwhelming.
10. What one team do you consider to be your biggest rival in this league?
Well, I doubt he thinks he has a rivalry with me, but Syracuse has been the best team in the NL for several seasons now, so I always feel like I am trying to keep up with them. They have knocked me out of the playoffs two of the last three years. Hopefully this year I can break through against oddson, but judging from his record so far, that isn't very likely.
1.How did you get into whatifsports?
I started playing in baseball simleagues about six or seven years ago after hearing about whatif in a number of places online (Bill Simmons for one). I played in a number of open and theme leagues and I sitll have a few free simleague teams, but I doubt I will ever use them - HBD is so much more interesting to me that I have basically dropped simleague entirely. I have tried Hoops Dynasty and a couple of other whatif games, but HBD is by far my favorite.
2.Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Keep in mind that every manager will be asked this. Things like Age, Work, location, family things, hobbies/interests, personality quirks.
I am 33 years old and I live in Mountain View, CA, which is about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, smack in the middle of Silicon Valley. I work as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin, working on missile defense programs. I am married and have a 3 year old son, with another son due to join the family in November. My main hobbies all revolve around sports. I play a lot of basketball and softball and am involved in more fantasy sports leagues than I care to count. I have played fantasy sports for about 17 years, and my wife can't seem to understand why my favorite fantasy sports team is made up of fake players.
3.In your opinion, what minor league player, in your franchise, has the most potential to be a ML star and why?
I have a bunch of decent hitting prospects, but my best prospect is probably SP Victor Gonzalez, who is currently on my HiA team. I haven't been able to add many top tier talents the past couple seasons since I have been drafting in the late twenties. Gonzalez could probably pitch in the majors right now and will certainly be up within the next couple of seasons.
4.Would you change anything about your budget this season?
Not really. I think I could have probably gotten by with a couple million less in coaching, but other than that I am happy with my allocation. I have several million dollars in payroll that I haven't used this season, so I'd like to try to swing a deal to use that.
5.How did you come up with your team name?
Well, I was looking for a fairly neutral park, so when I chose El Paso I had to think of a name that made sense for that city. I liked the Coyote mascot because it fits the desert landscape around El Paso and also refers to the people who bring people over into the US from Mexico.
6.In real life, what teams/sports do you like? Also did you play sports as a kid and what was that like?
I am a huge fan of the big three sports (baseball, basketball and football). My favorite teams in those three sports are the Yankees, Wizards, and Redskins (I grew up in North Carolina and DC). Living in California, I pull for the A's as long as they are not playing the Yankees. I played a ton if sports as a kid. Baseball, basketball, tennis, track, etc. My biggest regret is not being able to play football. My parents were dead-set against me playing because they were worried I'd get hurt. They're probably right, but I still wish I could have played.
7.Who is your team MVP thus far in the ML’s?
I have a balanced team, so I don't have many guys that stick out, which is part of the reason why I haven't had much success in the playoffs. I'd say it's either Walter Riggan or Trevor Stankiewicz so far.
8. Which of your three trades this season is your favorite so far?
I've only had one trade so far this season, and I feel like it has worked out fairly well so far. I traded two prospects for Jacob Abbott, and he has played very well for me.
9. After not making the playoffs the first two seasons, you turned your team around and have made it the last 4 in a row and are clearly headed for a 5th. What did you learn from the first two seasons that has helped you be so successful?
Well, the main thing I learned was to avoid sticking myself with bad contracts. I have made a concerted effort to build my system from within, which is one of the reasons why I think I have had sustained success. I have a number of players on my current ML team that were draft picks from earlier seasons. I definitely need to learn how to get a little further into the playoffs. My playoff record so far is very underwhelming.
10. What one team do you consider to be your biggest rival in this league?
Well, I doubt he thinks he has a rivalry with me, but Syracuse has been the best team in the NL for several seasons now, so I always feel like I am trying to keep up with them. They have knocked me out of the playoffs two of the last three years. Hopefully this year I can break through against oddson, but judging from his record so far, that isn't very likely.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
NL Power Rankings 131 Games
1. Syracuse silencers (1)
Power Index: 157.5 Last Week: 159.5
Comment: Never left the #1 spot, Leads almost all hitting categories and near the top in all the pitching.
2. Tacoma Engineers (2)
Power Index: 136.75 Last Week: 140.25
Comment: Pitching is the name of the game in Tacoma, They are almost gaurenteed a Playoff Berth
3. Huntington KYCATS01 (7)
Power Index: 112.375 Last Week: 105.75
Comment: tied for their division they have only gotten better as the weeks continue. This will be a dog fight at the end of the season with Washington DC.
4. El Paso Coyotes (3)
Power Index: 112.0 Last Week: 114.125
Comment: Slipping a little, but have a comfortable lead for a playoff berth .
5. Tampa Bay Red Tide (9)
Power Index: 107.875 Last Week: 101.125
Comment: Index darling that is all hitting and middle of the road pitching if they get ht for a week they are in the playoffs.
6. Washington D.C. Clones (5)
Power Index: 106.375 Last Week: 108.0
Comment: Currently have a tedious hold on the last Wild Card spot. Needto cut the walks down to succeed.
7. New York Amazins (11)
Power Index: 105.375 Last Week: 78.5
Comment: I about wrote off the Amazins at the beginning of the season. Now they are in the heat of a playoff push. Fielding will need to play better to succeed.
8. Helena Cow Pies (4)
Power Index: 105.375 Last Week: 113.625
Comment: No chance in the division but very much competitive in the wild card. need to straighten out the pitching if they are to succeed.
9. Charleston Pee Wees (10)
Power Index: 93.25 Last Week: 87.625
Comment: only 5 games out of the wildcard. The Pee Wees are still very much a threat.
10. Las Vegas Aces (8)
Power Index: 90.625 Last Week: 104.125
Comment: up 9 games in their division should get them into the playoffs... the Question is does this team deserve to be there?
11. Seattle Dragonflys (6)
Power Index: 89.25 Last Week: 107.125
Comment: When the Summer ends the Dragonflys all die....looks like the same goes for the baseball team.
12. Houston Effin Yam Bags (13)
Power Index: 79.5 Last Week: 60.375
Comment: Middle of the road team in a slump (now going on 3 weeks).
13. Los Angeles Dodgers (14)
Power Index: 52.75 Last Week: 53.0
Comment: Speed is competitive but that is about all the Dodgers are offering this season
14. Richmond River Pirates(12)
Power Index: 52.0 Last Week: 62.375
Comment: Slide continues. Richmond is looking to next season.
15. Santa Cruz Jacks (15)
Power Index: 44.5 Last Week: 50.25
Comments: Worst hitting team in the NL hands down.
16. Rochester Fuzzy Dishes (16)
Power Index: 16.75 Last Week: 16.25
Comment: Dead last in everything, when will the season end...FIRE MILLEN>>>FIRE MILLEN...FIRE MILLEN.
Power Index: 157.5 Last Week: 159.5
Comment: Never left the #1 spot, Leads almost all hitting categories and near the top in all the pitching.
2. Tacoma Engineers (2)
Power Index: 136.75 Last Week: 140.25
Comment: Pitching is the name of the game in Tacoma, They are almost gaurenteed a Playoff Berth
3. Huntington KYCATS01 (7)
Power Index: 112.375 Last Week: 105.75
Comment: tied for their division they have only gotten better as the weeks continue. This will be a dog fight at the end of the season with Washington DC.
4. El Paso Coyotes (3)
Power Index: 112.0 Last Week: 114.125
Comment: Slipping a little, but have a comfortable lead for a playoff berth .
5. Tampa Bay Red Tide (9)
Power Index: 107.875 Last Week: 101.125
Comment: Index darling that is all hitting and middle of the road pitching if they get ht for a week they are in the playoffs.
6. Washington D.C. Clones (5)
Power Index: 106.375 Last Week: 108.0
Comment: Currently have a tedious hold on the last Wild Card spot. Needto cut the walks down to succeed.
7. New York Amazins (11)
Power Index: 105.375 Last Week: 78.5
Comment: I about wrote off the Amazins at the beginning of the season. Now they are in the heat of a playoff push. Fielding will need to play better to succeed.
8. Helena Cow Pies (4)
Power Index: 105.375 Last Week: 113.625
Comment: No chance in the division but very much competitive in the wild card. need to straighten out the pitching if they are to succeed.
9. Charleston Pee Wees (10)
Power Index: 93.25 Last Week: 87.625
Comment: only 5 games out of the wildcard. The Pee Wees are still very much a threat.
10. Las Vegas Aces (8)
Power Index: 90.625 Last Week: 104.125
Comment: up 9 games in their division should get them into the playoffs... the Question is does this team deserve to be there?
11. Seattle Dragonflys (6)
Power Index: 89.25 Last Week: 107.125
Comment: When the Summer ends the Dragonflys all die....looks like the same goes for the baseball team.
12. Houston Effin Yam Bags (13)
Power Index: 79.5 Last Week: 60.375
Comment: Middle of the road team in a slump (now going on 3 weeks).
13. Los Angeles Dodgers (14)
Power Index: 52.75 Last Week: 53.0
Comment: Speed is competitive but that is about all the Dodgers are offering this season
14. Richmond River Pirates(12)
Power Index: 52.0 Last Week: 62.375
Comment: Slide continues. Richmond is looking to next season.
15. Santa Cruz Jacks (15)
Power Index: 44.5 Last Week: 50.25
Comments: Worst hitting team in the NL hands down.
16. Rochester Fuzzy Dishes (16)
Power Index: 16.75 Last Week: 16.25
Comment: Dead last in everything, when will the season end...FIRE MILLEN>>>FIRE MILLEN...FIRE MILLEN.
AL Power Rankings 131 games gone
Sorry about the delay. here is the latest ranking.
1. Scottsdale Minotaurs (1)
Power Index: 153.5 Last week: 156.5
Comment: going to take the index from week 1 to the end without much challenge
2. Detroit Wolves (3)
Power Index: 125.5 Last week: 111.125
Comment: Improves fielding and moves up. Probably not a coincidence
3. Little Rock Primetimers (5)
Power Index: 125.25 Last week: 110.750
Comment: Took Control of the AL South and has run away with it.
4. Salem Warlocks (6)
Power Index: 116.675 Last week: 110.375
Comment: 9-1 in the last week have propelled Salem up the index. Currently they hold a wild card spot. To maintain they will need to improve their slumping hitting
5. Florida Swamp Grass (2)
Power Index: 116.25 Last week: 118.75
Comment: Division is wrapped up. They can start resting starters and just coast into the playoffs.
6. Tucson Boilermaker Express (8)
Power Index: 105.5 Last week: 95.75
Comment: 3 games back in the WIld Card but the Index has them in the Playoffs. They have slipped some since last check. The key match up comes at season's end when Tucson takes on Vancouver. Winner should be in the Playoffs
7. Vancouver Vikings (7)
Power Index: 104.125 Last week: 102.625
Comment: Currently hold the last wildcard position. Pitching will be critical for them to hold it.
8. Charlotte Silverbacks (4)
Power Index: 103.5 Last week: 110.875
Comment: Team is suprising ranked high on the index each week, though their record never reflects their position. I still slate them in to make a run for the playoffs. If they can hold it together for 3 weeks.
9. Austin Stinky Peas (13)
Power Index: 95.25 Last week: 67.5
Comment: The Yo-Yo team. COuld be the streakiest team in the AL. They have been as high as 2nd and as low as 15 on the index. talk about frustration.
10. Boston Red Sox (10)
Power Index: 77.375 Last week: 75.75
Comment: Hitting and pitching have come around, but it is almost to late for a chance at a wildcard.
11. Fargo Fire Crackers (9)
Power Index: 76.375 Last week: 87.875
Comment: Still has an outside shot at a wildcard, but they would have to overcome their stale batting.
12. New York Comics (15)
Power Index: 69.25 Last week: 56.5
Comment: dead last in BA and OBP compromises their adequete pitching and power.
13. Atlanta Elite Senators III (12)
Power Index: 51.5 Last week: 71.875
Comment: Hot-Lanta No more
14. Hartford Whalers (16)
Power Index: 51.25 Last week: 51.25
Comment: Fishing for a new stategy and slowly clawling up the index up only as a resultof others just playing worse.
15. Madison Ham Fighters (14)
Power Index: 50.75 Last week: 59.25
Comment: Its long Gone!!!!!! near the top in HR production, but near the bottom with every pitching category
16. Baltimore Big Sticks (10)
Power Index: 40 Last week: 75.75
Comment: Have proceeded to drop down to the bottom really can only move up from here....right?
1. Scottsdale Minotaurs (1)
Power Index: 153.5 Last week: 156.5
Comment: going to take the index from week 1 to the end without much challenge
2. Detroit Wolves (3)
Power Index: 125.5 Last week: 111.125
Comment: Improves fielding and moves up. Probably not a coincidence
3. Little Rock Primetimers (5)
Power Index: 125.25 Last week: 110.750
Comment: Took Control of the AL South and has run away with it.
4. Salem Warlocks (6)
Power Index: 116.675 Last week: 110.375
Comment: 9-1 in the last week have propelled Salem up the index. Currently they hold a wild card spot. To maintain they will need to improve their slumping hitting
5. Florida Swamp Grass (2)
Power Index: 116.25 Last week: 118.75
Comment: Division is wrapped up. They can start resting starters and just coast into the playoffs.
6. Tucson Boilermaker Express (8)
Power Index: 105.5 Last week: 95.75
Comment: 3 games back in the WIld Card but the Index has them in the Playoffs. They have slipped some since last check. The key match up comes at season's end when Tucson takes on Vancouver. Winner should be in the Playoffs
7. Vancouver Vikings (7)
Power Index: 104.125 Last week: 102.625
Comment: Currently hold the last wildcard position. Pitching will be critical for them to hold it.
8. Charlotte Silverbacks (4)
Power Index: 103.5 Last week: 110.875
Comment: Team is suprising ranked high on the index each week, though their record never reflects their position. I still slate them in to make a run for the playoffs. If they can hold it together for 3 weeks.
9. Austin Stinky Peas (13)
Power Index: 95.25 Last week: 67.5
Comment: The Yo-Yo team. COuld be the streakiest team in the AL. They have been as high as 2nd and as low as 15 on the index. talk about frustration.
10. Boston Red Sox (10)
Power Index: 77.375 Last week: 75.75
Comment: Hitting and pitching have come around, but it is almost to late for a chance at a wildcard.
11. Fargo Fire Crackers (9)
Power Index: 76.375 Last week: 87.875
Comment: Still has an outside shot at a wildcard, but they would have to overcome their stale batting.
12. New York Comics (15)
Power Index: 69.25 Last week: 56.5
Comment: dead last in BA and OBP compromises their adequete pitching and power.
13. Atlanta Elite Senators III (12)
Power Index: 51.5 Last week: 71.875
Comment: Hot-Lanta No more
14. Hartford Whalers (16)
Power Index: 51.25 Last week: 51.25
Comment: Fishing for a new stategy and slowly clawling up the index up only as a resultof others just playing worse.
15. Madison Ham Fighters (14)
Power Index: 50.75 Last week: 59.25
Comment: Its long Gone!!!!!! near the top in HR production, but near the bottom with every pitching category
16. Baltimore Big Sticks (10)
Power Index: 40 Last week: 75.75
Comment: Have proceeded to drop down to the bottom really can only move up from here....right?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Captain goes down with the ship
I just love all these sea references. Sometimes reality strikes and you realize you're just not going to win on certain days or seasons. The Whalers have come a long way and I take responsibility for not acting on the main need of the team. We need pitchers that keep the ball in the park here in our cozy stadium. My fleet offense was never the problem, it was the pitching and I am responsible for not getting the guys lined up this year. Some credit has to go to the tough division I play in. None of us are as bad as our records and we do have a WS winner still around here. I also got to give credit to the other managers in this league. This is quietly one of the best leagues in HBD and I hope to stay here as long as I play.
I will begin tanking as soon as I finish this post (haha) . Anyway its been an interesting season from a last place stand point. At least I know we can only improve next year. I hope that many of you will remain, because in spite of the quietness on the chat board, this is an excellent league. I hope to start posting more about anything to do with HBD and try to keep it in that context. I appreciate the rest of you putting up with me and my previous post. Its been a tough time and little things that people do, count in times like these. You baseballers really came through for me in private chats and different things that you said. It really helped and Im starting t0 get back to a little bit of normalcy. Thanks, carry on and good luck in the playoffs to those who will make it. I will of course still try to win, but i've run out of fingers to plug the holes. I also wanted to take that last post and tuck it away so you guys don't have to think about it. You all sort of mourned with me in all of my leagues really, and the time has come to move on. Since my team won't be in the playoffs, I intend to do playoff write ups or previews while I wait til next year!
I will begin tanking as soon as I finish this post (haha) . Anyway its been an interesting season from a last place stand point. At least I know we can only improve next year. I hope that many of you will remain, because in spite of the quietness on the chat board, this is an excellent league. I hope to start posting more about anything to do with HBD and try to keep it in that context. I appreciate the rest of you putting up with me and my previous post. Its been a tough time and little things that people do, count in times like these. You baseballers really came through for me in private chats and different things that you said. It really helped and Im starting t0 get back to a little bit of normalcy. Thanks, carry on and good luck in the playoffs to those who will make it. I will of course still try to win, but i've run out of fingers to plug the holes. I also wanted to take that last post and tuck it away so you guys don't have to think about it. You all sort of mourned with me in all of my leagues really, and the time has come to move on. Since my team won't be in the playoffs, I intend to do playoff write ups or previews while I wait til next year!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Fish Stories (The one that got away)
Yes I know this is an odd name for a blog, but as most here in Williamson know, Im an odd guy. I just wanted to take this time to thank you all for voting or approving to change the league name from Jaha to Williamson. That was a very nice gesture and has helped to get me through this along with a couple of friends I've made in this league and other unexpected places.
The one that got away. This is what the blog is all about. We are all fortunate people to be here and able to play HBD. I've got no complaints. Its just some of us (me for instance), spend so much time and energy here online that we forget about whats really important in life and then those things and people disappear in a flash. Just because that happens to you or me, it doesn't give us an excuse to give up or quit fishing. I learned that theres much more to life than stuff like hbd and burying myself in these numbers. I learned the hard way and I just want to remind everyone to not take the best things in your lives for granted. Whe she was here a lot of times I was on this game 24/7 now thats shes gone, my hearts not in it. That being said I will continue to "fish".
Thanks everyone and of course a special thanks to tiskingmoon and the biggest hug ever. You're ok for a Detroit fan.
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