Quote from Eric Karabell that may be fitting for this league:

"People are always going to make ridiculous trade offers. It's not a designed part of the game, but nobody should begrudge someone for doing so. You don't have to make the deal, but you might find it's a starting point for a legitimate deal. Or you might laugh and move on. But firing back with anger is never the right move. My point is, I'm glad I didn't respond the way I initially wanted to, and might have 10 years ago. I've heard how people always say your first reaction to a question or problem is usually the correct one, but when it comes to trading in fantasy leagues, take a step back, breathe deeply and don't ever make it the only one."

Edited by author 08-23-2009 01:23 PM
Anyone interested in Snider,Cabrera, Casilla or Jacobs?

Visit the Lead Zeppelin on-line gift shop! Specials this week include:

- 20% off Chin-Mein Wang jerseys

- A new line of Justin Duchscherer bobble headcase dolls

- 'My kid missed the Honor Roll but DID make a trade that Rich approved of' bumper stickers

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Now here's how I like to start my day....sit down in front of the computer, log onto CBS Sportsline, and read:
    "Nathan has worst outing since '05"
    Time for some Prilosec with a rum chaser. Happy Thursday for all.

This is a pretty exciting time in the 'ol BRL.....I see a lot of teams vying for the title of Second Division Champions. Who will capture the coveted Ernie Young Bobblehead Trophy in 2009? And will AJAM outstink the Culito Monsters and retain his Medallion of Shame?
Oh yeah, and who will finish first?

Ernie Young Bobblehead Trophy? 6th place?

Ah yes, you are but a grasshopper Greg....the Ernie Young Bobblehead Trophy, awarded to the team that just finishes out of the money. Ernie Young, eternal symbol of almost-success....career minor-leaguer, failure in numerous attempts to crack the big time, collector of moments when near victory gave way to crashing personal defeat. Who better to present to our Sixth place "almost-success" than EY's likeness, nodding his head sagely as he commiserates with the Best of the Rest? And this year our Second Division Champion will receive an even greater honor....an AUTOGRAPHED version of the mighty one's Bobblehead, to be circulated amongst each season's near-success story. The BRL....Rich With Tradition!

Looks like its going to come down to the wire again... Numa Ru Unos leads by a narrow margin with just two weeks to go.

Congratulations to another fine Season!

Congrats on the championship. Well done.

I know it's early, but here's my Winter Roster cuts; J. Bartlett, C. Granderson, J. Verlander, and J. Knapp. That hurts!

Cuts:

Alex Rodriguez
Adrian Beltre
Derek Jeter
Carlos Pena
Jose Guillen

cuts

Polanco
Buehrle
Sizemore
Lewis
Outman
Adenhart

Cuts:
C- Gerald Laird
2B - Brian Roberts
DH - Mike Sweeney
SS - Y. Betancourt
P - Joel Zumaya
SH - Michael Aubrey

Wow. The season is finished already!?!? Time flies. So who won this thing? Last I knew Breez was running the table. Nice to see the league's name-sake at the tip-top, did he hang on? Can I still make a roster move? I'd like to claim Mike Mussina. And would Daisuke Matsuzaka's owner please contact me, I have a trade offer I think you'll find very attractive.

So long fellas. I can hardly wait for the 2009 season to begin.

Congrats to the champs from the Culito Monsters! Here's my cuts such as they are: Ortiz, Peralta, and Chavez. No sense pretending Papi and Jhonny are keepers at their salaries, now is there? Everyone have a great fall--Go Sabres!--and remember, as always, the trade winds blow directly through Buffalo NY. Peace.