♫ Pitcher bunt attempts forever, for the union makes us bat ♫ – 2021 ILX Fantasy Baseball!

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Two players on my team had 7 RBI games in the past week!

Unfortunately, both were benched at the time :(

NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 28 April 2021 12:24 (three years ago) link

you benched Vlad?!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 28 April 2021 16:33 (three years ago) link

I mean if you don't want him...

, Wednesday, 28 April 2021 17:31 (three years ago) link

How's Tucker Barnhart and John Staumont sound? That's a two for one deal! TWICE the value!

, Wednesday, 28 April 2021 17:32 (three years ago) link

I wouldn't say I benched him ... let's call it overtinkering my lineup. I have been doing way too much of it this season. I looked at the pitching matchups and thought I'd give others some ABs.

NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 28 April 2021 20:40 (three years ago) link

ah, a scheduled day off.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 28 April 2021 20:57 (three years ago) link

i added cedric mullins and he hit two home runs and the next day i benched trea turner...who hit two home runs.

j.q higgins, Thursday, 29 April 2021 00:36 (three years ago) link

i dropped cedric mullins before you picked him up and none of my players have since hit two home runs in a game, which seems about right for my season so far

na (NA), Thursday, 29 April 2021 13:56 (three years ago) link

How to go to from 1st to 4th in week 5 in less than 20 minutes AMA:

https://i.imgur.com/BecIQiw.png

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Tuesday, 4 May 2021 22:24 (three years ago) link

FFS YELICH WAS OFF THE IL FOR ONE GODDAMNED DAY!!!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 4 May 2021 22:46 (three years ago) link

geez al, i thought the Arrieta spot start that ended my brief sojourn in 1st was bad (a relatively trim 18.90 ERA!)

francisF, Wednesday, 5 May 2021 01:33 (three years ago) link

FFS YELICH WAS OFF THE IL FOR ONE GODDAMNED DAY!!!

― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, May 4, 2021 5:46 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink

similar vibes here but with george springer (though he's technically "day-to-day" not back on the IL (yet))

na (NA), Wednesday, 5 May 2021 16:39 (three years ago) link

Well, you jinxed it. Also Rendon pulling a similar thing for my other team.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 6 May 2021 02:17 (three years ago) link

https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/my2pca6n67j.png
official name change:
Nobody F#¢ks with The Jeffress

francisF, Thursday, 6 May 2021 23:45 (three years ago) link

so I'm pretty pumped for Kelenic

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:16 (three years ago) link

can't wait to see what inventive disaster befalls the newest keeper on my team. will his femur get shattered by a first pitch fastball? will Chinese space junk land on top of him as he steps into the box? or will his head simply pop off his shoulders and roll off before he can even step out of the dugout?! stay tuned to find out on the next instalment of Thermo Thinwall's Fantasy Disaster Comedy Hour!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 13 May 2021 14:24 (three years ago) link

Mets fans watch on with baited breath

Michael F Gill, Thursday, 13 May 2021 16:20 (three years ago) link

is it too early to blow it up

, Thursday, 13 May 2021 22:45 (three years ago) link

Z -- I accepted your crazy trade offer (more likely I am the crazy one for going along with it).

NoTimeBeforeTime, Saturday, 15 May 2021 19:21 (three years ago) link

Crazy trade lads!
If I knew Vlad was gettable I would have been offering all manner of insane package for the last month!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 15 May 2021 19:51 (three years ago) link

!!!!

crazy LIKE A FOX

, Saturday, 15 May 2021 19:56 (three years ago) link

apologies to [owner who will remain anonymous unless they wish to reveal themselves] who had a similar looking deal on the table

also apologies to the league, i'm new to this league and not sure if these types of rebuild-y trades occur normally and i'm half expecting it to get vetoed :x

, Saturday, 15 May 2021 20:10 (three years ago) link

wow love it!

if [owner who remains anonymous] wants to make such a trade have a look at my team and see if i have anything!

Kompakt Total Landscaping (Will M.), Saturday, 15 May 2021 20:48 (three years ago) link

i would have expected Vlad to fetch more, tbh – but nothing is suspect about this.
as the commish, i bless this deal *does blessy-arm motions*

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 15 May 2021 20:50 (three years ago) link

as a team that is brutally tanking despite my best efforts, I as well would like to offer up my premiere talent for Vladdy-like players.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 15 May 2021 20:51 (three years ago) link

After five middling seasons I stumbled ass backwards into a potentially great team thanks to my best ever draft day. All the keeper eligible guys I drafted are raking -- I can't keep them all because too many of them are age-27 plus, but never mind that for now -- so my offense is looking solid for a couple more seasons at least. I have a logjam at 1B/3B, another early 20's Jays stud to keep me company for years to come (Bichette), but my pitching staff screams 100-win regular season team that you know is getting bounced in a five game series because they have one sort-of ace and no depth.

And that's how Vlad became available!

NoTimeBeforeTime, Saturday, 15 May 2021 22:31 (three years ago) link

Hey I'm [the anonymous manager]. No worries ✖! Appreciate you keeping my anonymity

I'll open it up at this point - I have a whole host of keeper-eligibles to exchange for any impact players from teams looking to next year. When I have time I'll be looking at Will M.'s and Thermo's team and sending ideas. Any ideas are welcome from anyone, message me!

my Keeper-eligibles:
OF Arozarena
OF Buxton
OF Carlson
OF Gallo (2 more yrs of control)
OF Machado (1 more yr)
SP May (TJ'd until earliest mid-22)
SP Glasnow
SP Flaherty
RP Edwin Diaz

francisF, Sunday, 16 May 2021 01:22 (three years ago) link

i'm also open for business re: trades, i've got solid pitching in particular if anyone needs better starting or relief pitching for their 2021 campaign

na (NA), Monday, 17 May 2021 20:31 (three years ago) link

Was about to add Turnbull the other day because someone hit the IL, but I couldn’t because Price had just been activated. Figured Price would fare better in the long term. Also picked up Jah Happ just in time for the two worst starts of his career.

Andy K, Wednesday, 19 May 2021 14:12 (three years ago) link

I was torn between Bubic and Turnbull to pick off the scrap heap yesterday. Bubic pitched a beauty 6-inning no-run QS and I was like "phew, yep I made the right choice!" lol

francisF, Wednesday, 19 May 2021 16:32 (three years ago) link

I don’t think anyone could have predicted Turnbull. He’s still available in my 9-team (8 team now I guess) AL only league. I had him for a brief stint, but he wasn’t even up to that leagues diminished standards.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 19 May 2021 18:59 (three years ago) link

benched rodon today cause i wanted to go easy on all of you, you're welcome

, Saturday, 22 May 2021 02:31 (three years ago) link

;_;

, Saturday, 22 May 2021 02:31 (three years ago) link

Jesus. Who is this guy all of the sudden?! 13 Ks?!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 22 May 2021 03:40 (three years ago) link

Good trade A+ for both sides.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 22 May 2021 21:37 (three years ago) link

Does anyone need Steals? I've decided to punt the category and have Garrett Hampson for trade and he excels in Runs Scored, XBH & Steals (and plays half his games in Denver). Looking for a decent RP arm in return.

https://i.imgur.com/quWHeu3.png

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Monday, 24 May 2021 16:27 (three years ago) link

i just assumed everyone punted NSB every year?!

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 24 May 2021 17:19 (three years ago) link

I mean I will probably end up negative at this rate.

Therefore I am petitioning for ASB* next year: Absolute Stolen Bases

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Monday, 24 May 2021 17:31 (three years ago) link

lol steals are my second-best category

na (NA), Monday, 24 May 2021 17:41 (three years ago) link

Well let me rephrase that then, I have a 2B/SS/OF for trade who scores runs and hits for XBs (and also steals bases) if you need flexibile-positional help, just looking for a similar ranked RP arm.

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Monday, 24 May 2021 19:01 (three years ago) link

Didn't really realize that trade was still on the table, tbh! Oh well. Romano just needs the opportunities and he's great

francisF, Saturday, 29 May 2021 15:58 (three years ago) link

Thermo, I'm interested in your offer, lemme mull it over a bit

francisF, Sunday, 30 May 2021 18:22 (three years ago) link

👍

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 30 May 2021 20:42 (three years ago) link

Was all set to say goodbye to Bryant! He’s on fire this year - has been with my team since he broke in but will be 30 soon. Shame I wasn’t able to give the man a ring in his time with me since this year is a write off.

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 1 June 2021 16:01 (three years ago) link

check yr mails if you value Bryant's chances

francisF, Tuesday, 1 June 2021 16:20 (three years ago) link

oh! ya. thought about him, but thought you'd like the other guy more...

FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 1 June 2021 16:26 (three years ago) link

I just threw my hat into the Bryant ring if it's not too late.

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Tuesday, 1 June 2021 19:11 (three years ago) link

lol, nevermind I guess.

Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Tuesday, 1 June 2021 19:12 (three years ago) link

was happy to accept the trade i was offered but wondering for future trades -- is there like a messaging platform everyone is on? for most of you, the only way i can communicate is, uh, literally making offers lol

there's an ilx slack if that works for anyone... but i know slack isnt everyone's cup of tea (i can barely handle checking it lol i have two separate work slacks which have focus most of the time)

Kompakt Total Landscaping (Will M.), Friday, 4 June 2021 20:11 (three years ago) link

or does the yahoo chat function not suck? i haven't tried it in years (it sucked back then)

Kompakt Total Landscaping (Will M.), Friday, 4 June 2021 20:14 (three years ago) link


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