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I'll take a peek. fyi though, I will be on Fantrax less now, as there is no way in hell I will put chrome on my phone. So I only have access with my laptop.
How do you guys like fantrax? My league just switched from CBSSports to there. I'm interested to see how it'll be after I've gotten used to some features on cbs.
 

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How do you guys like fantrax? My league just switched from CBSSports to there. I'm interested to see how it'll be after I've gotten used to some features on cbs.


It's better. Many more options, many more players (dynasty wise).
 

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How do you guys like fantrax? My league just switched from CBSSports to there. I'm interested to see how it'll be after I've gotten used to some features on cbs.

I'm a fan. Great features, you'll just need a little time to get acclimated to it.
 

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What spring training performances do you guys see continuing into the regular season?

I have picked up Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Drury to see if they can keep it up. Sandoval looks healthy and fit finally and seems to be raking. He could set a career mark with HRs this year if he stay in shape and healthy. I think his previous high was 25. I could see him hitting 30 bombs in the AL East.

I am also intrigued by KC 2nd baseman Raul Mondesi.

Hate to admit it, but Panda might be sucking me in again. I think Drury's worth a shot, might at least be part of a platoon if not more.

Yeah, Mondesi's interesting, as is DeShields.
 

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What spring training performances do you guys see continuing into the regular season?

I have picked up Pablo Sandoval and Brandon Drury to see if they can keep it up. Sandoval looks healthy and fit finally and seems to be raking. He could set a career mark with HRs this year if he stay in shape and healthy. I think his previous high was 25. I could see him hitting 30 bombs in the AL East.

I am also intrigued by KC 2nd baseman Raul Mondesi.

The best indicators to look for are things like K% and BB%.

Those will show more real change than anything else.
 

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decision made:suds:

Blake Treinen has been named the Nationals' closer.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker made the announcement Thursday in camp. Koda Glover looked like the favorite at one point, with Shawn Kelley probably next in line, but Treinen has been terrific this spring and offers the Nats the best combination of reliability and durability leading into 2017. He also has one of the best power sinkers in the sport. Treinen obviously needs to be owned in all fantasy leagues with Opening Day approaching.
 

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rut roh:suds:

Drew Smyly will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a left flexor strain.

Smyly admitted to feeling off while throwing recently and was sent for an exam, which has revealed the bad news. Although Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto wouldn't directly blame the World Baseball Classic for the southpaw's injury, he did say that Smyly didn't look the same in camp after he returned. If there is any good news here, it's that surgery isn't expected to be needed. Ariel Miranda will replace Smyly in the Mariners' rotation
 

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rut roh:suds:

Drew Smyly will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a left flexor strain.

Smyly admitted to feeling off while throwing recently and was sent for an exam, which has revealed the bad news. Although Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto wouldn't directly blame the World Baseball Classic for the southpaw's injury, he did say that Smyly didn't look the same in camp after he returned. If there is any good news here, it's that surgery isn't expected to be needed. Ariel Miranda will replace Smyly in the Mariners' rotation

The WBC is a mixed bag for sure. So much fun...

"Oh, My Smyly!!! My Smyly!!!"

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The WBC is a mixed bag for sure. So much fun...

"Oh, My Smyly!!! My Smyly!!!"

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I admit, you were the first person I thought of when the news hit....
 

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I admit, you were the first person I thought of when the news hit....

I really took a chance on injury prone guys this year. I'm hoping the untimely death of Bill Paxton doesn't give the Baseball Gods any ideas...
 

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Saw an interesting stat yesterday in the Rays game They have gone 398 games without starting a pitcher over 30:suds:
 

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Wow...not for nothin' but what is there, like a buck fitty in the stands?

 

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H2H league. Should I start Jose Abreu or Mike Moustakas today in the 1B/3B slot?
 

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That's actually the kinda of game I'd enjoy going to. You can pretty much sit where ya want.
plenty of them yesterday

cards had most 44 thou
cin/chw tied for last 10
tb 12
lad 36
oak 13:suds:
 

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Hey, I just checked out CBS for the first time in a long time:

What happened to Melchior, he get fired? Dude knew nothing about hitting, but he wasn't bad at all with pitching. Matter of fact, he was pretty good.

So is Scott White the Main Man now? Figures...he is consistently mediocre in both categories.
 

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Hey, I just checked out CBS for the first time in a long time:

What happened to Melchior, he get fired? Dude knew nothing about hitting, but he wasn't bad at all with pitching. Matter of fact, he was pretty good.

So is Scott White the Main Man now? Figures...he is consistently mediocre in both categories.

Melchior is writing elsewhere (promotion more so than firing).... he actually had a bold predictions article on fangraphs.

I confess, I like the CBS boys.
 

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Do not start Verlander vs the Indians. Definitely his kryptonite. Some teams just have pitchers numbers.
 
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