Comments on: 2012 Rays Fantasy Baseball Preview

By: dingbat

dingbat — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:47:32 +0000

“if the team did send him down, the fans (insert joke here) would boo louder than they boo a B.J. Upton strikeout looking. ”

Call me old-fashioned, but I was raised never to boo a B.J.

By: Jason Collette

Jason Collette — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:17:42 +0000

@JoeC, Monarch of the Seas boat which is in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Went to Nassau (meh) and their private island (excellent) on a 3 day/2 night bachelor party with the groom and 12 others. Great boat for the price. Room, food, drinks came in ~$450

By: JoeC

JoeC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:49:22 +0000

@Jason Collette, Where’d you go? I’ve never been on a cruise before. I would go on a poker cruise for sure!

By: JoeC

JoeC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:29 +0000

@chata, I tried to avoid it as well, but I got sucked in! Pretty good game. I guess parity is the norm now in the NFL, which is good, as it makes for more entertaining Super Bowls. Nothing worst than a 55-10 blowout, even if you’re cheering for the winning team.

By: JoeC

JoeC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:45:46 +0000

@SwaggerJackers, I’d look at the major fan blogs for each team (perhaps the ones that Razzball does the team reports with).

By: JoeC

JoeC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:01 +0000

@RandomItalicizedVoice, I like this team overall, but yeah, you diagnosed your own weaknesses correctly: BA and Steals.

Really like your starting pitching, but dislike your bullpen. Don’t trust Bailey to stay healthy, Betancourt blows Saves like they’re party balloons and I trust Frank-Frank about as far as I can throw him (not far).

By: Jason Collette

Jason Collette — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:07:06 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, all. I’ve been on a cruise all weekend so this is my first chance to respond without paying $20 a mb

By: royce!

royce! — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:18:59 +0000

@SwaggerJackers, http://www.mlbdepthcharts.com

By: chata

chata — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:31:55 +0000

@ Grey :

ok .
i’ll admit it .
am watching the stupor bowl .

was wondering what baseball would be like if ,
after every hit , ichiro danced a jig .

By: SwaggerJackers

SwaggerJackers — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:50:49 +0000

@Tony, I know it’s early…just wondering if any sites are attempting to sort them out yet. Most of the ones I’ve come across still show Fielder on the Brewers and other outdated info. It’s possible the answer is simply “no” but there are some diehard fans around here that might have some insights.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:42:54 +0000

@SwaggerJackers, give it time swagger, haha…. its only FEB. 5th

By: SwaggerJackers

SwaggerJackers — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:36:32 +0000

Does anyone know any good baseball websites that are up to date with the latest projected opening day lineups? I know there is a lot that is still undecided but I’m curious where things currently stand.

By: royce!

royce! — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:02:04 +0000

@Grey, Ew.

By: Black Beard

Black Beard — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:08:31 +0000

@Grey, all in good fun. I had a strategy going in. Got derailed and tried something different. I’m not gonna go all Marla Daniels and quit playing.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:06:55 +0000

@anon, Make sure your friend doesn’t make him angry.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:06:00 +0000

@Black Beard, I wouldn’t go that far, it’s just a mock.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:05:45 +0000

@The Talented Mr. Dope Man, Alize

By: Black Beard

Black Beard — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:36:18 +0000

@Grey, in my defense I only drafted 9 OFs. In your defense, it appears I’ve learned nothing in all my years reading razzball.

By: anon

anon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:10:20 +0000

@Grey, Thanks! I am happy to announce that Lou Ferrigno is making an encouraging motivational call to my friend within the next 7 days at a time that is convenient to Lou Ferrigno.

By: The Talented Mr. Dope Man

The Talented Mr. Dope Man — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:56:09 +0000

Got to love weekend posts! Grey, what got in your coffee?!?!

By: The Talented Mr. Dope Man

The Talented Mr. Dope Man — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:53:10 +0000

@adam, you would never win K’s without having top SP’s. 200 K’s compared to “top middle men” who may get 110 at the most. you’re basically giving up 2 categories, and would have to win all the batting categories to even compete.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:49:39 +0000

@Black Beard, What really matters is how many teams. Looks like 12 teams from where you picked. Your pitching is way too strong and your hitting is terrible. Why do you have quality over quantity? It looks like you have ten outfielders. You don’t need to take 3 top starters back to back.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:45:40 +0000

@Westly, He was due back in July, that’s since moved to August. His timetable is already moving back which means we’ll see him in 2013.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:44:11 +0000

@anon, http://hollywoodiscalling.com/ You’re welcome! Now have Mr. Belding call someone.

By: Black Beard

Black Beard — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:09:46 +0000

@Black Beard, forgot the details:

5×5, non keeper, 2xC, 5xOF, CI, MI, Util, 9P (no RP/SP), 7 bench spots.

By: Black Beard

Black Beard — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:08:29 +0000

First mock of the year. What do you say?

Player Team Acquired
1B Prince Fielder DET R1 P12
1B Adam LaRoche WAS R27 P12
1B Derrek Lee FA R29 P12
2B Aaron Hill ARI R17 P12
2B Kelly Johnson TOR R18 P1
3B David Wright NYM R3 P12
SS Hanley Ramirez MIA R2 P1
C Wilson Ramos WAS R15 P12
C Kurt Suzuki OAK R22 P1
OF Carl Crawford BOS R4 P1
OF Shin-Soo Choo CLE R5 P12
OF Chris Young ARI R10 P1
OF Nick Markakis BAL R11 P12
OF Jeff Francoeur KC R16 P1
OF Vernon Wells ANA R19 P12
OF Grady Sizemore CLE R21 P12
OF Alex Rios CHW R23 P12
OF Jason Bay NYM R24 P1
DH Billy Butler KC R9 P12
SP Stephen Strasburg WAS R6 P1
SP Mat Latos CIN R7 P12
SP Ian Kennedy ARI R8 P1
SP Tim Hudson ATL R14 P1
SP Alexi Ogando TEX R25 P12
SP Gavin Floyd CHW R26 P1
SP Ted Lilly LA R28 P1
RP Jonathan Papelbon PHI R12 P1
RP Sergio Santos TOR R13 P12
RP Dan Bard BOS R20 P1
RP Vinnie Pestano CLE R30 P1

By: Westly

Westly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:58:24 +0000

Hey Grey, whats your take on Brett Anderson in Dynasy Roto leagues? I have him on a resign and don’t know if he’s worth locking up for 2 years to see if he can come back or saying screw it he pitches for the A’s anyway and cut him free. What are your thoughts?

By: anon

anon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:16:17 +0000

Grey – remember either last year or year before you posted a link with a bunch of C and D list celebrities that were charging like $25 to call people? I believe it was part of prize for winning the RCL. Do you remember that URL? I want to read that absurd list of names again. I am reminded of this because I am watching Multiplicity and John De Lancie is in this movie and I remember he was DEFINITELY on that list. Also, nice job on the ranks again I will be 100% in on razzball again as usual.

By: Grey

Grey — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:47:17 +0000

@Aaron, Jennings

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:26:31 +0000

Which prospect do your prefer for 2012 and beyond: Jennings or Lawrie? I just received Jennings in a trade and could possibly wind up flipping him for Lawrie. The power/steals combo at 3B intrigues me.