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Poll
Question: Who will win this epic series?
Option 1: Galactic Empire votes: 4
Option 2: Sally Cunts votes: 9
Title: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/09/09, 03:15:07 PM
ROM attached.

The Empire elects away field advantage.

Game 1 will take place Sunday. Exact time TBA...

Morris will start game 1.

I'm assuming Nando will start game 1 for the Cunts.

This should be a good series. Both teams are great teams.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/09/09, 09:38:13 PM
talk about a lock.

pete rose style.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/10/09, 08:23:16 AM
I predict lots of shady cheating by Darky.  Multiple runs of games until his team wins.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/10/09, 09:05:58 AM
LOTS of it.  It might take days before he gets to a game in which his team wins.  I think he is already running the games now and is still waiting for his first win.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/10/09, 01:20:06 PM
there's a part of me that thinks he'll lose on purpose just to show us that he couldn't have been cheating, but then the whole season would have been a waste.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/10/09, 05:34:29 PM
Quote from: nomaaa on 07/10/09, 01:20:06 PM
there's a part of me that thinks he'll lose on purpose just to show us that he couldn't have been cheating, but then the whole season would have been a waste.

Assumed this all along.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Shooty on 07/11/09, 07:29:11 AM
I'm not even following this league, but I knew Darky's team would be in the finals.

Does anyone believe this league is being run fairly?  Anyone?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 10:44:07 AM
Shooty, maybe if you'd consider that my team is actually really good then you'd realize that I'm in the finals fair and square. There was no way for me to cheat considering the format that is in place.

I can't run multiple games, save it, then put out the manipulated game. The source file would not match the time of the announced game when I show the time of the clock when I tape the games and put them on youtube. That's why I've been using youtube all year, to demonstrate that all the games are live and genuine. Before I start the game when I begin the recording, I type in the teams and which game it is (like week number or game 5) then I hit the save button and the RBI game starts after that. It's all recorded in the source file like what time the zip started and finished...and the zip time of the start of the game always matches the time the game was announced to play. End of story.

Nacho and Mike, if you two are serious about this bs, you will not be invited to play in the next league. I don't want to hear whiny bitching should the Empire win the series. Show respect for a quality team, not excuses. The proof will be there. You two are easily replaceable in this league. You two put together a great team and made good adjustments. You two really worked good together as you both contributed to helping your team win with the combined management. You two need each other, because I don't think you two would have put together a great team individually.

And nomaaa, your team sucked. End of story. Don't know why you are waging some stupid campaign here saying I cheated. If I really cheated, I'd have your team in the playoffs and not the Artichokes. Show some respect for the great team I put together.

If I really wanted to cheat this year, the Artichokes would not have sniffed the playoffs, as well as the Sally Cunts not reaching the final. The Cunts have a good team and I would have rather faced the Fighting Cutlers.

Okay, enough with that bs.


Game 1 of the FRBI V World Series will begin 11:03 PM my time. It will be youtube'd, and the youtube'd game and the zip file will be released simutaneiously per Nacho's request.

Good luck and may this series go 7 games for the drama...then me winning game 7 to Cunt the Sally's...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 02:14:43 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/12/09, 10:44:07 AM

Game 1 of the FRBI V World Series will begin 11:03 PM my time. It will be youtube'd, and the youtube'd game and the zip file will be released simutaneiously per Nacho's request.


11:03 PM my time = 4:03 PM Chicago time. ..or 4:14/4:15 Dee Nee time. Why is the dee nee clock so off?

If Barrett gets 2 hits, we win....
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/12/09, 02:16:36 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/12/09, 10:44:07 AM
You two put together a great team and made good adjustments. You two really worked good together as you both contributed to helping your team win with the combined management. You two need each other, because I don't think you two would have put together a great team individually.

Are you serious?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 02:32:28 PM
Quote from: Nacho on 07/12/09, 02:16:36 PM
Are you serious?

Yes. Is that so hard to believe? Mike D made some changes that contributed to the success of the Cunts. Without those changes, I don't see you guys in the final.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/12/09, 03:30:09 PM
 :idiot:
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/12/09, 03:33:28 PM
Enough is enough, Darky.  Let's settle this on the field.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 03:37:22 PM
Quote from: Nacho on 07/12/09, 03:33:28 PM
Enough is enough, Darky.  Let's settle this on the field.

It's on...like cheech n chong...or donkey kong.

I'm fucken drunken and need a fat one to watch this game. We are about 40 minutes from game time. The Empire took a solid BP and we are looking to mercy rule you fucks...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 05:32:16 PM
Game 1 in the books...

Zip attached and the youtube upload is done...

FRBI V World Series, Game 1 Galactic Empire at Sally Cunts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfqGbfJAUR0)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/12/09, 05:47:52 PM
SPOILER WARNING











































CUNTED!!!! What? You think the Empire is not superior? Outclassed in all phases of the game. Morris and Cox were taken very early in the draft for this reason. Pitching wins! End of story. 3 to go...


Quote from: Dårky on 07/12/09, 02:14:43 PM
If Barrett gets 2 hits, we win....

And he got 3 hits. The Force is with us biatches!!!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 09:43:40 AM
Morris and Cox silence the Sally Cunts

BOSTON (AP) - The FRBI League's number one pitching staff put on a clinic last night at Bill Belichick Stadium. J.Morris and D.Cox silenced the explosive Sally Cunt offense as they combined to give up only 5 runs on 14 hits, and held the Cunts without a home run. An impressive feat since the Cunts have not gone homer-less all year.

Offensively for the Empire, D. Murphy went 3-5, homered and had 4 RBI's while J.Rice also went 3-5, homered and drove in 3 runners. It proved to be enough to take game one of the FRBI World Series 12-5.

The Sally Cunts never staged their usual comeback as they have all year. They only scored 1 run after the 5th inning. D.Cox had great command of his fastball and kept the Cunt hitters off balance all night with his change of speeds.

"Our pitchers executed our game plan brilliantly tonight. Our scouting reports are very detailed and sophisticated. Today is a new day, so yesterday is over. This series is far from over. The Cunts have a great team over there and we expect them to make adjustments. Hopefully, we'll be a step ahead of them" said manager Darkside.

Tonight the two teams will square off again at Bill Belichick Stadium for game 2. B.Sbrhgn will face off against D.Cox on the bump.

Galactic Empire lead the series 1-0
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 12:11:11 PM
ROM attached for Game 2.

Game starts 11:03 PM my time/4:03 PM Chicago time/4:13 Dee Nee time
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 05:49:39 PM
Game two in the books.

Damn load failed. I'm re-trying.

Here is the zip in the mean time.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 06:57:35 PM
Game 2 now up. It was a great one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRAPgATlUPI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRAPgATlUPI)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/13/09, 07:16:18 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/13/09, 06:57:35 PM
Game 2 now up. It was a great one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRAPgATlUPI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRAPgATlUPI)

That third inning error almost cost us the game.  That and letting the pitcher bat even though he was taken out in the bottom of the inning.

I especially like the sound of Darky apparently throwing something in anger toward the end of the youtube video.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 07:30:17 PM
Cheap win. Sheesh. But a win is a win. We hit into too many double plays. Just killed us.

Sabes pitched good and both bullpens did decent.

It will be nice to win this thing in front of our home crowd. We don't lose at home in the playoffs...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/13/09, 08:15:50 PM
Crazy finish.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/13/09, 08:40:35 PM
that had to be tough to watch at the end
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 08:59:40 PM
I had a good feeling the Cunts would win it after we scored zero runs in the top of the ninth inning. That play at the end is a killer. Happens 1-2 times every game. I score it a hit btw...then score it as an error when the runners advance. That grounder in between first and second base in which the first baseman charges home plate for no apparent reason, and how the second baseman fields the ball without a fielder at first base to receive the ball is a stupid glitch, but it's a hit.

thoughts on that?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/13/09, 09:02:49 PM
I'd say that's a tough call.  I'd probably consider it a throwing error.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 09:12:48 PM
Quote from: Nacho on 07/13/09, 09:02:49 PM
I'd say that's a tough call.  I'd probably consider it a throwing error.

At first I did that, but after seeing how normal it is by all the games I have watched, I score it as a hit. It's not a BOP error and since nobody was covering the bag, it's scored as a hit. The throw makes no difference, only in determining how to score the advancement of runners. The RBI was not an earned run btw...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/13/09, 09:15:37 PM
Doesn't it have to be an earned run if it is not an error?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/13/09, 09:17:46 PM
i think he's saying that the batter reached on a hit, but the runner advanced and scored on an error.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/13/09, 09:19:53 PM
The runner (Laudner) advanced home on the throwing error. Not because of the hit. He went from second to third on the hit, then advanced home on the throwing error. Corbet will get the hit, but not the RBI.


Quote from: nomaaa on 07/13/09, 09:17:46 PM
i think he's saying that the batter reached on a hit, but the runner advanced and scored on an error.

YES!!!

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/13/09, 10:23:15 PM
Gotcha.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/14/09, 09:53:29 AM
Sally Cunts prevail in a wild and improbable ending

BOSTON (AP) - With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and with relief pitcher Corbet up with Laudnr on second base, extra innings seemed very likely with the score even at 12.

But extra innings would not be. Corbet hit a ground ball in between first and second base, R.Knight fielded the routine ground ball and threw the ball away as neither the pitcher nor the first baseman got to first base in time to cover the bag.

With the 92,000 fans erupting in a crazed frenzy at Bill Belichick Stadium, T.Laudnr easily advanced from third base on the throwing error and the game was over like that.

K.Mitchl hit a double, a triple and a home run while driving in 3 runners, D.Strwby went 4-5, and B.Madlck hit a 3 run laser that left the ballpark in seconds to lead the Cunt offense.

The Sally Cunts pounded starter D.Cox for 11 runs and jumped out to a 11-4 lead after four innings and seemingly in route to an easy win. But J.Morris limited the Cunts offense and the resilient Empire fought back and eventually tied the game up in the top of the 8th inning. But that would be as close as they would come to victory as they failed to score any runs in the top of the ninth inning.

"Crazy finish" said co-owner Mike D. Nacho brielfly spoke to the press and added "That third inning error almost cost us the game.  That and letting the pitcher bat even though he was taken out in the bottom of the inning.

I especially like the sound of Darky apparently throwing something in anger toward the end of the youtube video."

Darkside who was not in any mood to speak to the press sounded bitter, "Cheap win. Sheesh. But a win is a win. We hit into too many double plays. Just killed us".

The series will now move to the Imperial Center. Game 3 TBA later today.

Series tied up at one

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/14/09, 08:47:43 PM
9:13 PM Dee Nee clcok=Game 3

Hella heads at Imperial Center...holy shit. Summer Rain...

ROM attached
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/14/09, 10:30:59 PM
Game 3 complete...

FRBI V World Series, Game 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDdhDhxfJOE)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/14/09, 11:37:26 PM
That game was the single most pathetic display of patheticism I have ever witnessed in anything ever.  EVER.  Simply awful.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/14/09, 11:49:37 PM
PYT... ;)

Empire style ball!!!

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/15/09, 07:55:02 AM
Empire use great pitching, get good hitting, take game 3

IMPERIAL CENTER (AP) - Ja.Morris blanked the Sally Cunts through four innings, D.Mtngly hit a pair of homers off Vlnzla to help the Empire jump out to an 8-0 lead, and the Empire never looked back as they captured game three 13-8 in front of a record selling crowd at Imperial Center Stadium.

D.Mtngly and R.Knight hit homeruns in the first inning to give the Empire a 5-0 lead and Ja.Morris pitched a gem through the first four innings and the momentum never changed as the Empire once again used great pitching to limit a very explosive offense. J.Orosco pitched the last two innings and denied the Sally Cunts from stringing any hits together to mount a series comeback.

D.Mtngly went 4-5, belted a pair of shots with 3 RBI's and K.Gibson hit 2 triples and 2 doubles as both sluggers offensively led the way for the Empire.

"Everybody did their jobs, nothing more...nothing less. Today we played our game and dictated" said Darkside from his office after the game.

An angry Nacho summed up his thoughts to the press," That game was the single most pathetic display of patheticism I have ever witnessed in anything ever.  EVER.  Simply awful." Mike D was not available for comments.


Galactic Empire lead the series 2-1
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/15/09, 09:27:20 AM
The Cunts offense has been putrid.  How many putouts did Mattingly have at first base?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/15/09, 09:47:31 AM
The top three of the order have clearly not been playing up to expectations in this postseason.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/15/09, 09:51:59 AM
Yeah, they've been sucking wind.  It all starts with Lopes, EDavis and the Straw.  Without consistent contributions from those guys, we're screwed.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/15/09, 10:11:35 AM
I'm pleasantly surprised that the Cunts have been in a funk. Unbelievable. I keep waiting for that big inning or innings that you guys usually put together with the sticks. We've held you under 10 runs in two games now. Did not expect that even with my quality SP's.

No worries, I'm sure you guys will score 20+ runs tonight...

But my SP's have brought their good shit to this series so far. I'm sure they'll melt down tonight..
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/15/09, 01:49:49 PM
Game 4 ROM attached.

11:30 PM  game time, 4:30 PM Chicago time, 4:36 PM Dee Nee clock.

Pivotal game here. It'll be rockin' at the Imperial Center, our fans are hungry and already tailgating...will be loud and very unfriendly to the Cunts. Batteries will be thrown...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/15/09, 05:57:43 PM
Game 4 in the books...

FRBI V World Series, Game 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igjttNbaSt4)

There were some problems with the memory stick later on during the recording, but it should be real easy to figure out who won...not that much is missing.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/15/09, 06:51:38 PM
Wow.  Cunt power.

Our third base coach should be shot in the head.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/15/09, 07:55:14 PM
That was the first time we've been mercy rule'd all year. Unbelievable. The hits never stopped and that was torture to watch. I hate losing like that...getting killed. You guys broke out big time. Crazy shit.  Game 5...can't wait. I think the Empire is do for an offensive explosion like that. We haven't scored many runs in this series, and it's coming...

Good win btw...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/15/09, 11:32:50 PM
Holy shit, our offense was on but that was really fucking poor baserunning.  I think we were thrown out or tagged out 5 or 6 times trying to advance to 3rd or home.  We were very lucky to score so many runs, and I think we'd have scored 40 if not for the baserunning mistakes.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 08:54:05 AM
Sally Cunts annihilate Galactic Empire, even up the series


Imperial Center (AP) - The Sally Cunts broke out of their slump in a big way in game 4 and used a 13 run seventh inning to embarrass  the host Empire 27-11 and even up the series at 2.

Wall Joyner blasted 3 shots and drove in 6 runners while B.Madlck went a perfect 6-6 at the plate with 2 HR's, 3 doubles and 6 RBI's to lead the way for the Cunt offense.

J.Morris, considered to be one of the best FRBI pitchers, was rocked for 15 earned runs off 19 hits in his long relief appearance. The ERA leader from the regular season gave up 12 hits, 3 HR's and 13 runs in the seventh inning. The inning seemingly never ended with a fury of hits coming batter after batter from the dangerous Cunt hitters.

F.Vlnzla pitched superbly in his long relief appearance as he only gave up 2 runs on 4 hits in his 3 innings of sharp work and not allowing the Empire to threaten at all.

The Sally Cunts, who scored 26 total runs in games 1-3, finally showed the FRBI world of it's capabilities that has been instrumental in getting them to the FRBI V World Series. The Empire, who had not been mercy ruled all year, suffered their first of the year and the timing could not be better for the Cunts.

Co-manager Nacho summarized his thoughts to the media, "We were very lucky to score so many runs, and I think we'd have scored 40 if not for the baserunning mistakes." Mike D made a quick statement to the press, "Wow.  Cunt power. Our third base coach should be shot in the head".

"That was the first time we've been mercy rule'd all year. Unbelievable. The hits never stopped and that was torture to watch." said a disappointed Darkside.

The two teams will square off again tonight at Imperial Center before the series moves back to Boston.

Series tied at 2
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/16/09, 09:32:56 AM
BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP CHANGE ANNOUNCED!!!!!

Nacho and Mike D would like to make the following changes to the Sally Cunt Lineup:

Please elevate Wally Joyner to leadoff, move Lopes to 8th, Ripken to 7th and Laudner to 6th.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Gantry on 07/16/09, 09:39:03 AM
WOW!!!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/16/09, 09:40:46 AM
Oh we went there.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 10:02:12 AM
Game 5 ROM attached

Bold changes there Sally Cunts...

Game time same as last night.

Friday and Saturday are travel days (I'll be out of town playing in my Swedish league). Game 6 will have to wait until Sunday night.

The Force will be with us tonight...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Reds on 07/16/09, 11:33:35 AM
is there any doubt this goes seven and darkside's team wins?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Big Hath on 07/16/09, 11:35:30 AM
even though I've already clicked the "new" tag a couple of times for this thread, GoReds post still shows up as new

GoReds = so fresh
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/16/09, 11:36:06 AM
Quote from: Big Hath on 07/16/09, 11:35:30 AM
even though I've already clicked the "new" tag a couple of times for this thread, GoReds post still shows up as new

GoReds = so fresh

Same here.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 12:42:31 PM
Quote from: Reds on 07/16/09, 11:33:35 AM
is there any doubt this goes seven and darkside's team wins?

I'd rather win it in 6 games. But I appreciate your faith in the Empire Reds! Check out the youtube videos for once to see that the games are genuine. It's air tight proof that clearly shows there is no cheating going on. But then again, my mind powers and use of the Force is scary. Just didn't work last night. But I am using the power of visualization every pitch and every at-bat. It's a skill man.  :P Anyways, I can care less what the skeptics say, I can't control that. But the proof is there and it's airtight. These games are fair and square. Absolutely no cheating or covert shit is going on, I wanna fuckin win this thing the way it should be won. That's why game times are announced, the game is recorded on my camera, the times are shown, and the source profile of the zip matches the announced time. Get it fuckhead? If it helps at all, I never used steroids. Never even thought of it. Fair.and.square.


Anyways, the series is okay so far. Only one tight game so far, but there is a lot of ball left. It's cool that's it's 2-2, but I'd would have rather swept the Cunts.

I think both teams are great teams and are the two teams who deserve to be in the WS.  Whatever happens once I hit that record button, is beyond my control. It makes it pretty exciting to watch your designed team battle it out and win...fair and square.
The difference in this series will be how many hits the pitchers and 8-holes get, double plays, put-outs from LF on first to third situations, and would be fielder's choices that turn out to be hits because of the retarded computer play...basically anything that extends an inning and who gets more of them.

Both teams have good pitching, high contact ratings, good power, and good speed. It's a good match-up.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 05:42:36 PM
Game 5 in the books...

FRBI V World Series, Game 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV7KUfRQF1E)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/16/09, 05:54:54 PM
Now that was CUNTS baseball through and through.  Great pitching, good fielding, good hitting.

ONE MORE WIN!!!!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/16/09, 06:10:38 PM
CUNTED!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 06:19:45 PM
Despicable... >:(

No fuckin way. We came out so flat.

Aint shit over. The Empire plays it's best ball with our backs to the wall.

I knew I should have used PYT as the background music in the beginning of the youtube telecast...that ghostbuster shit brought bad vibes.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/16/09, 06:27:02 PM
We jumped off to a good start, though the Empire really stopped the bleeding and got out of the first inning with little damage.  Regardless, the roster move seemed to really spark the top of the order.  Still had some baserunning problems, but not as horrendous as last game.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 06:35:10 PM
Scoring 0 runs through five innings was mindblowing.

You guys can do what you want with that line-up, that line-up can put up runs in any order.

Nice, I'm one game away from losing my second straight WS...

You guys still down for an all-star game btw? I should have the stats for the season done soon. There will be an awards ceremony.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/16/09, 06:47:41 PM
Yeah, once stats are completed, we should have an All-Star game.  Do the results of that game determine who gets home-field advantage in next season's World Series?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/16/09, 06:52:40 PM
We should vote on that.

Personally, I'd rather award it to the team with the best record, but I like to have input for my league...and votes.

Another point, that would mean that the teams from the Gantry/Dove divisions would stay in the same division. I'm pretty sure everybody will come back for next season. I thought the league went really well despite a couple of bumps that were resolved democratically.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 07/16/09, 11:11:24 PM
darky, have you been able to comple the stats from all the fantasy seasons so we might have career stats for the next draft?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/17/09, 04:42:49 AM
Not in one spreadsheet TBG...

but stats from other seasons can be found here...

http://fantasyrbi.rbicentral.com/ (http://fantasyrbi.rbicentral.com/)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/17/09, 06:21:13 AM
Fernando pitches a gem, Cunts take 3-2 series lead


IMPERIAL CENTER (AP) - F.Vlnzla pitched 6 dominating innings and the Cunts offense had a productive day as they mercy rule'd the Empire 12-2 in six innings.

The story of the night was Fernando's brilliant performance. The ace of the Cunt staff only gave up 2 earned runs off 8 hits in six innings of spectacular work. The lefty allowed no runs through the first five innings which paved the way for a Cunt mercy rule over the Empire.

The Cunts got good all around offensive production from their line-up. The Straw and Ripken each homered, and Laudnr drove in 3 runners which was more than enough for a game 5 victory putting them one win away from winning the FRBI World Series.

The Empire appeared uncharacteristically flat on offense and failed to mount any kind of threat while the game was still close in the first 4 innings.

The series will now move back to Boston and game 6 is scheduled to go on Sunday night.

The Empire, who are a better road team, will now have to win two games in two days against a very talented Cunt ball club. The Cunts are tough at home and the general consensus among the media is that the Empire will need a lot of breaks to go their way to overcome a 3-2 deficit in the series.


Sally Cunts lead the series 3-2
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/17/09, 12:35:04 PM
Can't wait for game 6.  I'm glad we put Lopes at the bottom of the lineup, if for not other reason than because if he gets pinch-hit for, it will be with Coleman, who is a similar player.  As it stood, we had been pinch-hitting for Ripken, who has a lot more power than Coleman, and we don't want to take Ripken's pop out of the bottom of the order like that (although Coleman has come up big in his appearances).

I gotta say that our bottom of the order has been the difference-maker, especially with a cold top 3 so far this series.  I don't think the Empire's bottom of the order can hang with Laudner and Ripken, though they have some dangerous bats in the heart of their lineup.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/17/09, 05:43:40 PM
Ripken.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 07/17/09, 08:11:00 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/17/09, 04:42:49 AM
Not in one spreadsheet TBG...

but stats from other seasons can be found here...

http://fantasyrbi.rbicentral.com/ (http://fantasyrbi.rbicentral.com/)

i'm basically asking you or someone to compile all the stats into one career spreadsheet.  i think it would help the greater good.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/19/09, 07:48:42 AM
Game 6 ROM attached.

3:03 pm gametime, 8:03 am Chicago time, 8:11/8:12 am dee nee clock.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/19/09, 09:40:41 AM
Game 6 in the books.

FRBI V World Series, Game 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Sbub0oCO4)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/19/09, 08:13:27 PM
J.Rice and D.Murphy take over game 6, force epic game seven


BOSTON (AP) - J.Rice and D.Murphy showed their veteran leadership as they had perfect days at the plate by going a combined 14-14 with 4 home runs, 4 doubles and 11 RBI's. D.Cox was in form by only allowing 3 earned runs through the first four innings en route to a complete game win as the Galactic Empire won convincingly 21-13 to capture game 6 and setting the stage for game 7.

The Empire jumped out to a 14-3 lead going into the bottom of the 5th inning and were never really seriously threatened. D.Cox's brilliant complete game was a major reason the Empire won today.

The real story of the day was the offense of the Empire. D.Murphy got things started with his towering 3-run shot in the first inning which seemed to capture the momentum right away. R.Knight (5-6, two 2B's, 1 HR, 2 RBI) kept the momentum going as he homered and doubled in the top of the second and K.Gibson hit a 2-run blast that left the Sally Cunts stunned 10-1. A.Tramml also had a huge day as he jumpstarted the Empire by going 6-7 at the plate with a home run, 2 doubles, crossing plate 6 times, and knocking in 3 runners.

"Our backs were to the wall and we felt the pressure was on them, we feel good about our chances for game 7, but we know we must play at our best to win the do or die game 7. Nobody wants to be defeated, both teams have shown how funky and strong is our fight", said manager Darkside.

J.Morris will take the ball while F.Vlnzla will oppose him on the mound for the highly anticipated game 7 tomorrow at Bill Belichick Stadium.

Series tied at 3



Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/19/09, 08:22:04 PM
gripping!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/19/09, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: Nacho on 07/17/09, 12:35:04 PM

I gotta say that our bottom of the order has been the difference-maker, especially with a cold top 3 so far this series.  I don't think the Empire's bottom of the order can hang with Laudner and Ripken, though they have some dangerous bats in the heart of their lineup.

Heath and Knight can hang dude. Barret is our wink link but has a lot of heart. Laudnr has been known to disappear with his low contact rating and Knight can be productive with his contact-power ratings. Heath can put up productive days, but he can also disappear. Nothing fancy, just productive.
Barret's weakness in our line-up is balanced by our edge in pitching. Cox is a better number two starting pitcher than Sbrhgn. I think our bullpen slightly edges yours. Nothing dramatic, but we do have that overall pitching edge while you guys have the hitting edge.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Big Hath on 07/19/09, 09:40:10 PM
wink link
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: BDawk on 07/20/09, 05:15:33 AM
Quote from: Big Hath on 07/19/09, 09:40:10 PM
wink link

Is this code for something?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 06:46:14 AM
Game 7 ROM attached.

Gametime = 3:03 pm my time, 8:03 am Chicago time, 8:13/8:44 dee nee clock.

Gino and Darky voted the Empire would win. One other voted the Empire would win. Interesting.

9 others voted the Sally Cunts would win.

It's the Galactic Empire vs the world!!!!


Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Big Hath on 07/20/09, 08:29:43 AM
Quote from: BDawk on 07/20/09, 05:15:33 AM
Quote from: Big Hath on 07/19/09, 09:40:10 PM
wink link

Is this code for something?

I sure hope not
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Mike D. on 07/20/09, 09:30:19 AM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/20/09, 06:46:14 AM
Game 7 ROM attached.

Gametime = 3:03 pm my time, 8:03 am Chicago time, 8:13/8:44 dee nee clock.

Gino and Darky voted the Empire would win. One other voted the Empire would win. Interesting.

9 others voted the Sally Cunts would win.

It's the Galactic Empire vs the world!!!!





I sense shenanigans.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 09:32:55 AM
youtube video is still loading...two parts


and it came down to the last out.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 10:05:08 AM
Game 7 in the books.

FRBI V World Series, Game 7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbH7SPJD5U4)

FRBI V World Series, Game 7 part II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpXhUts8yjw)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 10:42:43 AM
Crazy game. Game 7 was the best game of the series...EPIC

We pulled it out in extra innings...the Force was with us. R.Knights hustle in the 10th was Empire ball in a nutshell. Ripken making the last out was fitting.

Galactic Empire = FRBI V World Series Champions

Awesome way to cap off a great season for the league.

You guys had a great team MikeD/Nacho. Somebody had to win it. Could have went either way.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Reds on 07/20/09, 11:02:52 AM
shocker
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Nacho on 07/20/09, 11:24:15 AM
Lame.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 11:29:33 AM
The difference in this series was Temple of the Dog...Hunger Strike blasting during pre-game in games 6 and 7.




Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/20/09, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: Reds on 07/20/09, 11:02:52 AM
shocker
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 01:07:15 PM
nomaaa is officially banned from next season.

This type of derogatory behavior will not be tolerated in my league. I've gone over this I don't know how many times about the authenticity of the games. This is nomaaa's second derogatory comment in this thread. One too many.

Show some sportsmanship and respect for the hard work that it takes to run a league. I've put in a lot of hours to run this league to the liking of everyone. I fuckin went youtube and out of my way to clear any doubts. I really did my best to put a championship team on the field fair and square. I don't like team owners shitting on the league. The decision is final. Nomaaa is eligible for re-enstatement for season VII.  

Boxscores coming shortly as soon as I sober up...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/20/09, 01:10:04 PM
I'll take over Nomaaa's team.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 01:14:21 PM
Quote from: Kilbasa Sausage on 07/20/09, 01:10:04 PM
I'll take over Nomaaa's team.

I'll consider it since you would be in the DoveRBI league. Fierce rivalries are good for the league. But the Poopydicks are number one on our list to replace nomaaa. Maybe you can team up with somebody Attez. To be honest with you, I dig your RBI instincts and you did put together a great team. You're a pitching philosophy type dude, and I respect that. However,  that does not vindicate you of the shit you pulled this season. I'll consider it only because of the hated rivalry between us...which is good for the league.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/20/09, 01:17:29 PM
Wow.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 07:38:34 PM
Galactic Empire win FRBI V World Series in extra inning thriller


BOSTON (AP) - Game seven of the World Series turned out to be one for the ages.

The Empire took a 17-7 lead into the bottom of the sixth hoping to end the series via mercy rule, but the Sally Cunts fought back and scored 4 runs in the bottom half of the inning to trim the lead 17-11. From there they would cut into the lead and eventually tie the ball game up 17-17 in the bottom of the 8th.  Sabrhgn, D.Smith, and Corbet masterfully held the Empire scoreless from the 7th inning until the 9th inning while giving the Cunts an opportunity to make their move offensively.

With Hatcher and Corbet on first and second base with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning, C.Schrld made a great pitch to get W.Joyner to ground out to D.Mtngly and send game 7 into extra-innings.

In the top of the 10th, A.Trmml hit a 2 run triple to break the tie and the Empire would add two more runs to take a 21-17 lead going into the last half of the 10th inning.
E.Davis doubled, Stwby flied out, Madlck doubled and Mitchl homered suddenly making it 21-20.
C.Shrld reached deep down for something extra and succeeded as he got Laudnr and C.Ripken to line out and earn the win making the Galactic Empire the champions of the FRBI V World Series. C.Shrld was named MVP of the series for his brilliant effort in the 9th and 10th inning of the epic game seven.

The top of the line-up, Trmml, J.Rice, and D.Mtngly, combined to go for 14-21, 11 RBI's and 9 runs to lead the way offensively. Ray Knight provided great production from the 7-hole with 4 hits, a double, and a home run.

Offensively for the Cunts, B.Mdlck went 6-6 with a homer and drove in 6 runners while E.Davis had 4 hits including three doubles and D.Stwby had a nice day at the plate with 5 hits and 2 doubles. T.Laudnr had an impressive day at the plate as he went 5-7 with a homerun and a double.

The difference turned out to be the 10th inning. "It came down to the 10th inning, and all we had to do was win the inning...and we did with heads up Empire ball" said manager Darkside. R.Knight's hustle to second base and avoiding the force out seemed to really inspire the Empire during a fierce battle of will power's. C.Shrld did just enough to hold off a characteristic Sally Cunt comeback. He was named MVP for doing so.

Galactic Empire wins the series 4-3


Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Reds on 07/20/09, 08:45:25 PM
why even play? why not just draft teams then declare yourself the winner?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/20/09, 09:34:18 PM
Yeah-yeah Reds...nice try busting my balls. I see your hand buddy. Maybe your Sally Cunts will win it next year. Sorry if the Empire broke your heart :) We rule!!!

(http://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/956-041the-empire-strikes-back-posters.jpg)
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Reds on 07/21/09, 08:26:53 AM
do you think i care enough that im pissed?! i think thats a sleazy way to run things. especially when its you heading the league...considering you've proven yourself as a liar many times over before.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/21/09, 08:39:11 AM
Quote from: Reds on 07/21/09, 08:26:53 AM
do you think i care enough that im pissed?!

Yes, otherwise your mangina wouldn't be flaring up so much. I won it fair and square and the proof is there idiot...Did not have to cheat and never cheated. I had a superior team dumbass...and I know a thing or two about RBI and baseball.

Your just pissed because I won the whole damn thing and you can't stand it. You can't find a shred of evidence that I cheated because it never happened and it's not there. Youtube and source files...it's there dumbass. So you're  doing your best to shit on my victory parade. LMFAO





Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: BDawk on 07/21/09, 08:46:35 AM
Please tell me that pic is photoshopped.  I can't believe Al Davis would ever shake hands with a dude dressed up like Darth Vader, right?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/21/09, 02:43:15 PM
I think it's real BDawk. That Darth Vader dude has been going to Raider games for years.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/21/09, 03:53:51 PM
Anyways, it was a great series despite only two one-run games. Both teams showed their strengths and superiority. I was pretty unsure if we would win because of the Cunts speed and power and good pitching...also their innate ability to comeback time after time.

The Cunts speed on offense extended a lot of innings and avoided a lot of tag outs on the basepaths...which means x amount of more chances to hit. It's all a numbers game over the long run. Their power and speed parameters were a great formula. Well designed team. Trust me, I've watched a lot of games and noticed some trends.

Power is still very important, but it's not everything. Power alone won't do it. GDavis' team last year did win it though, and he had a pure power team with not much speed. Power teams are really streaky. I think nomaaa's team was a good example of that and Beef's team went cold in the playoffs. Beef's team had great power, but the contact-power-speed ratio was not that balanced, and it showed when a good pitching team like the Artichokes swept them. I was surprised that TBG's team did not get to the playoffs, but he was in a tough division.
Ultimate's team was weird, and really good. Very streaky.

I tried to go for a good contact to power to speed ratio package (have my own formula), I am not a big fan of a T. Armas type player. I can't stand slow players....

I believe good pitching helps win. And how I gaged that was using the stats from the previous years. Total home runs given up, home runs per inning, and hits per inning as well as ERA are important RBI numbers in pitching. I think the HR's given up per inning is what I liked best, and that is why I liked Morris and Cox so much. I took Orosco and Shrld based on their hits per inning numbers. There was not that much data really to get a clear read, but now with a 22 game season full of stats, the picture is a little more clear.


The strength with my team on offense was the overall contact, and it showed up in the stats in doubles and average. After Gibson, there was not much power, but the contact was there with decent enough power to produce. Barret was a good contact hitter with speed, but lacked power. But he produced and did hit a few triples.

Anyways, it will be interesting to see how the draft works out next season.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 07/21/09, 04:06:44 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/21/09, 03:53:51 PM
The strength with my team on offense was the overall contact, and it showed up in the stats in doubles and average.

This defies the programers' opinion on what contact rating does... although i still can't help but agree.  my guess is that there are certain groups of guys that have the right mix of contact and power that makes them good hitters.  I don't think it's just a function of a low contact #.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/21/09, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: TβG on 07/21/09, 04:06:44 PM

This defies the programers' opinion on what contact rating does... although i still can't help but agree.  my guess is that there are certain groups of guys that have the right mix of contact and power that makes them good hitters.  I don't think it's just a function of a low contact #.

You're right TBG...my bad and great point by you. What power is going with that contact is huge indeed. Speed is part of the equation also. Speed prolongs rallies and gets that extra base say on a single or double that scores a speedy dude from first (130+ speed). The contact and power ratio should have it's own rating. I'm sure you do and I do as well. Though players with crazy power and shitty contact will always hit, but there are only a handful of those players.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 07/21/09, 04:31:38 PM
i need to repost my general draft info spreadsheets.  i thought they looked pretty cool, i'm hoping others will find them useful as well.

i really wish someone had the time and interest to compile the career stats and put the season by season stats in one easy-to-use format.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: BDawk on 07/21/09, 04:36:42 PM
How about you do it, Mr Stat-man?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 07/22/09, 01:17:13 PM
Quote from: TβG on 07/21/09, 04:31:38 PM
i need to repost my general draft info spreadsheets.  i thought they looked pretty cool, i'm hoping others will find them useful as well.

i really wish someone had the time and interest to compile the career stats and put the season by season stats in one easy-to-use format.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/22/09, 02:04:44 PM
2:58 PM
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/22/09, 04:19:12 PM
darky should allow me AND attez to run a team next season. that way he can cunt two cunts with one cunt.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/22/09, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: nomaaa on 07/22/09, 04:19:12 PM
darky should allow me AND attez to run a team next season. that way he can cunt two cunts with one cunt.

point taken...I'll consider it and I do like the idea...Attez knows his RBI, but I know better...


What needs to happen is a congrats to the Empire...I put out an OUTSTANDING product...case closed. FRBI V Champions...
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/22/09, 09:13:10 PM
did we decide if this is a keeper league? (or was it ever even a proposition?)

my team needs to keep chet "yesterday i woke up sucking on" lemon
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/22/09, 10:39:54 PM
No nomaaa...a whole new draft will take place.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TSB Fantasy on 07/27/09, 01:50:03 PM
I've started a Tecmo Super Bowl Fantasy League if anyone here is interested. I will use COM vs. COM games, spreadsheets, and a stat extractor. We have set up on Tecmo World. I am ready to start the draft, just need more owners.

Here is the link if you want to sign up: http://www.tecmo.us/arena/viewforum.php?f=868
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Shooty on 07/27/09, 02:31:23 PM
I think Darky ran this league awesomely, but I don't think someone who has a team in the league should be simming the games.

I forget, but didn't past leagues that Stock ran and shit have him not participating?[/shittily constructed sentence]

If Darky ran another league but he didn't have a team, I would gladly draft another team.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/27/09, 05:41:03 PM
Thanks for the compliment Shooty. The league was a lot of work and I did my best to be fair and keep things going at a fast pace. I think I got the league done in a little over three months...and that's with 22 games and the playoffs.

I did everything in my power to demonstrate that my games were genuine, and it's air tight. Nobody complained except for those who aren't really in my corner.

I love FRBI baseball and there is no way I'm sitting out a year. I don't cheat...end of story. Plus I'm the defending champion. Aint no way in hell I'm going to not defend.

The next season should take place directly after the Super Bowl unless I change my mind and go ahead with another draft in mid-August.
I know some people out there who are eager to get in this prestigious league, so I'm going to consider them. Attez and Nomaaa are a long shot to get back into the league. As if now, they are banned for season VI, due to their constant derogatory comments about the league and commissioner. I have a short list to replace them.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Attezz on 07/27/09, 05:45:16 PM
Maybe if the commissioner wasn't a giant douchebag there would be less derogatory comments.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: broiler on 07/27/09, 06:01:36 PM
Quote from: Dårky on 07/27/09, 05:41:03 PM
Nobody complained except for those who aren't really in my corner.

so everyone complained?
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 07/27/09, 06:17:54 PM
Quote from: Attezz on 07/27/09, 05:45:16 PM
Maybe if the commissioner wasn't a giant douchebag there would be less derogatory comments.

No soup for you!

Come back one year! Next!
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 07/27/09, 08:12:46 PM
the soup man makes damn good soup
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 10/24/09, 01:11:11 AM
It still feels good to be champs. Best thing to happen me this year. It's a strong program that I built, The Empire. We'll be looking to repeat as champs next season. Already have a great idea about the players I want in my program for next season. Can't wait till next draft.

Next draft and season will take place in Feb-March-April. 22 game season once again. Full stats for season V to be released soon, don't know about the all-star game.

My call still stands, Attez and Nomaaa will not be invited for next season due to disrespectful behaviour and excessive derogatory comments towards the commissioner. The integrity of the league shall not be compromised at the hands of untruthful claims and rumours. Otherwise, every owner/co-owner from last season will automatically resume his stature as owner in the FRBI League.

A replacement has been contacted and his organization is more than willing to rejoin the prestigious league. It's a certain lock and the announcement will be made in the future before the draft.

It was a great run and privilege to be commissioner. I look forward to next season and everything that accompanies that. Thanks once again for your participation last season, it was truly a pleasure.

No rule changes for this season. If you have any suggestions, you are free to leave any. If there is an overwhelming support for a rule change, a vote shall take place and only a majority vote (6-4) can change any rule.

Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: TβG on 10/29/09, 02:25:01 PM
i move we allow the oc to win the championship again.   we were pretty good at it.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 10/29/09, 11:42:02 PM
Quote from: TβG on 10/29/09, 02:25:01 PM
i move we allow the oc to win the championship again.   we were pretty good at it.

The OC=America's Team

The OC went 1-5 down the stretch TBG. Word around campfire among the OC and national media is that you couldn't get your players to play hard 100 percent of the time. You guys just needed one win in your last two games and you would have been in. The shocker was the Rebel Alliance pulling off the upset on you guys. ;D

Here's how it went down the last 5 games of the season:

Sally Cunts L
Galactic Empire L
Chocolate Rain W
Fighting Artichokes L
Rebel Alliance L
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 05/10/14, 07:05:19 PM
Greatest game in Fantasy RBI history - FRBI V World Series game 7 thriller between The Empire and Sally Cunts that went into extra innings. Recap here. (https://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=23199.msg574533#msg574533)

Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbH7SPJD5U4

Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpXhUts8yjw
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: nomaaa on 12/04/17, 08:26:50 AM
bump


my how far the empire has fallen
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 12/04/17, 09:01:25 AM
The Empire will make the playoffs and win it all - never count them out ... sucka! Still lot of season left and the close games will now go our way. btw, those were two really good teams in the FRBI V WS.
Title: Re: FRBI V World Series
Post by: Darky on 12/04/17, 09:22:31 AM
Quote from: nomaaa on 12/04/17, 08:26:50 AM
bump


my how far the empire has fallen

What still stings more is when The Empire lost to Turd in the FRBI VII LCS after being up 3 games to 1. Some bs right there. Also, recall that I handicapped my team early in the year so everybody else can have a chance and for the title to be that much sweeter. So too early for this:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s-_Md0aquKY/TvhE6F_8TJI/AAAAAAAACiw/ONHVjeReMd0/s1600/Titanic+Ship+Real+Pictures.JPG)