A Funny, Funny Game Baseball Is...

After dominating over 7 innings of game 5 of the ALCS the Tampa Bay Rays found a way to look like the Devil Rays. I think the Sox have a tough road ahead of them to win this series, but we know they've done it before...Given the seemingly inevitable self-destructive nature of the Rays bullpen I have to say that the Phillies look like the favorite at this point. The endless power that the Phillies lineup has will wreak havoc on this bullpen, and the Rays don't have the starting pitching staff that can go deep into games. To top it off they are relying on Dan Wheeler to be their closer. I have to believe that the Rays will find a way to win one game back in the Trop', but I fear that the NL will end up with the title.

So Far October Sucks

Well, it's been a while since I've posted here the return of Confessions of a Sports Junking has inspired me to jump back into blogging again. In about an hour I will suffer through watching the White Sox play game 4 of their ALDS series against the Tampa Bay Rays. It sucks because I know the Twins would be there if it wasn't for a coin flip and a hanging change-up to Jim Thome. For the most part the last few weeks have completely sucked. The Purdue Boilers stink, the Twins missed the playoffs, the Cubs got swept, and the Vikings are the same old crap we've seen for the past 5-6 years. I was able to squeeze in a trip to NY with CSD72 and another friend for a visit to Shea & Yankee Stadiums before they are both torn down. Hopefully all of this terrible play by all my sports teams will bring some new luck for the winter teams like the Boilers Basketball teams and the Chicago Blackhawks.

How did I get myself into this?

I've always enjoyed fantasy football and have participated pretty seriously for the past 5 years in a league with some friends. I'm also a huge baseball fan, but I have avoided the fantasy baseball world because I was just worried that I would just get too involved in it to enjoy the season. Well CSD over at Confessions of a Sports Junkie got me in a league this season and I'm sure that I will eventually regret the decision.

But, in the meantime I'll enjoy my first foray into the world of fantasy baseball. After a rough draft experience that saw many autopicks due to connection issues at ESPN I finally have a team. I can already tell that I am way to starting pitching heavy and my middle infield is quite suspect, but that's life when you get the first overall pick (just like in fantasy football). So here's the lineup after the draft....


C Joe Mauer, Min
1B Ryan Garko, Cle
2B Dustin Pedroia, Bos
3B Alex Rodriguez, NYY
SS Khalil Greene, SD
2B/SS Kelly Johnson, Atl
1B/3B Carlos Delgado, NYM
OF Nick Markakis, Bal
OF Chris Young, Ari
OF Jermaine Dye, CWS
OF Delmon Young, Min
OF Randy Winn, SF
UTIL Travis Hafner, Cle
Bench Akinori Iwamura, TB
Bench Geovany Soto, CHC
Bench Barry Bonds, FA

P Jake Peavy, SD
P Brandon Webb, Ari
P Aaron Harang, Cin
P Chris Young, SD
P Jeremy Bonderman, Det
P Mark Buehrle, CWS
P Oliver Perez, NYM
P Jeremy Accardo, Tor
P Pat Neshek, Min (check out his blog too)

Like I said, I know I have way to many starting pitchers. I have pretty much no way of winning on saves at any point. I also took Barry Bonds with my Mr. Irrelevant pick. I'm almost 100% sure he'll be gone next week. Who knows if anyone will sign this guy with all the baggage. Anyways, I'm open to suggestions or ideas on improving this roster. This being my first go around I'm looking for all the help I can get to take down CSD.