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TKOSpikes · Jul 5, 2016

Chef99 said:
TKO, I spent quite a bit of time trying to swing something for Profar yesterday. Just couldn't seem to come up with the right fit. Kinda hard to see where the Rangers are going. Are they gonna deal him? Are they gonna deal Andrus? Will they send Profar down and let him stew? I think sending him down would be a mistake, but keeping him up just to sit on the bench is even worse, so who knows?

In any event, I think he's a good dynasty piece.

I've had a few offers, but nothing major. I'm not selling low that's for sure. Swap Upton for Profar and that was the offer to milk (I know he won't mind me saying). Was looking for deGrom and change.

I prefer tho one as it allows me to keep Profar now and for the long haul.

As to the Rangers. Looks like Moreland is banged up slightly, so there's breathing room. If he plays like he can, they won't keep him off the field. If he's traded, it better be for someone better than Odorizzi for their sake... but I think he flourishes where ever he lands.

Maybe not as good as Altuve/Machado, but right there, imo.

I think Fulmer is legit! Doesn't have the innings limit for this season that I'll need, but hated letting him go. But he was my only real piece left for dealing arms. Hammel lost his value so I might as well hold on and hope the Cubs get him wins.

Hope Trumbo doesn't fall off like second halves before... something about Baltimore though.

In any event, not sure what Biscuit's remark was about.

Chef99 · Jul 5, 2016

TKOSpikes said:
In any event, not sure what Biscuit's remark was about.

Meh. He did alright getting JDMart and Blackmon from me. Not to mention he has said repeatedly that he thinks draft picks are overvalued.

TKOSpikes · Jul 5, 2016

Chef99 said:
Meh. He did alright getting JDMart and Blackmon from me. Not to mention he has said repeatedly that he thinks draft picks are overvalued.

He sure does.

I was all ready to defend Fulmer's honor... if Upton goes crazy, so be it. Chance I'm willing to take.

MilkSpiller22 · Jul 5, 2016

TKOSpikes said:
I've had a few offers, but nothing major. I'm not selling low that's for sure. Swap Upton for Profar and that was the offer to milk (I know he won't mind me saying). Was looking for deGrom and change.

I prefer tho one as it allows me to keep Profar now and for the long haul.

As to the Rangers. Looks like Moreland is banged up slightly, so there's breathing room. If he plays like he can, they won't keep him off the field. If he's traded, it better be for someone better than Odorizzi for their sake... but I think he flourishes where ever he lands.

Maybe not as good as Altuve/Machado, but right there, imo.

I think Fulmer is legit! Doesn't have the innings limit for this season that I'll need, but hated letting him go. But he was my only real piece left for dealing arms. Hammel lost his value so I might as well hold on and hope the Cubs get him wins.

Hope Trumbo doesn't fall off like second halves before... something about Baltimore though.

In any event, not sure what Biscuit's remark was about.

I am a little offended... but my anger to you will pass once Chef gives me a cake rating... so basically this post is another milkian attempt to get a cake...

Chef99 · Jul 5, 2016

MilkSpiller22 said:
I am a little offended... but my anger to you will pass once Chef gives me a cake rating... so basically this post is another milkian attempt to get a cake...

Chef99 · Jul 5, 2016

Funny thing is, I didn't like Upton even before this season. Dude has burned me once too often in the past.

The thought of having Fulmer and Rodon in a dynasty was too damn tempting to pass up. And I needed the picks.

averagejoe · Jul 8, 2016

@TKOSpikes @SmokingMonkey @Barilko

Did you guys see the new AHL rules?
The article mentioned they were significant since the NHL usually adopts the AHL rule changes.

Teams can't take their time out after an icing call.
Fights prior to, during, or after a puck drop also result in a game misconduct penalty. (So basically after a whistle, and before the puck is put into play again, there's zero tolerance for fights.)

Love 'em.

SmokingMonkey · Jul 8, 2016

averagejoe said:
@TKOSpikes @SmokingMonkey @Barilko

Did you guys see the new AHL rules?
The article mentioned they were significant since the NHL usually adopts the AHL rule changes.

Teams can't take their time out after an icing call.

Fights prior to, during, or after a puck drop also result in a game misconduct penalty. (So basically after a whistle, and before the puck is put into play again, there's zero tolerance for fights.)

Love 'em.

Same.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good fight, but there really isn't a place for it in today's NHL anymore.

A couple years ago, the Wild hurt Oshie towards the end of the season, brought in a dude that hadn't dressed in over 6 weeks. Not a coincidence imo, and sure as shit, Blues ended up matched with a hot Wild team in the first round and got knocked out. Good move to push the goons out. Plenty of opportunities for hard, clean hits in hockey, don't need to cheap stuff and fights. Loved his spirit, but watching Barrett Jackman his last few years in STL were getting unbearable. Old legs/injured hip turned him from rookie of the year to a hack.

TKOSpikes · Jul 8, 2016

averagejoe said:
@TKOSpikes @SmokingMonkey @Barilko

Did you guys see the new AHL rules?
The article mentioned they were significant since the NHL usually adopts the AHL rule changes.

Teams can't take their time out after an icing call.

Fights prior to, during, or after a puck drop also result in a game misconduct penalty. (So basically after a whistle, and before the puck is put into play again, there's zero tolerance for fights.)

Love 'em.

I hope fantasy follows suit and eliminates PIM as a category or part of the point system. (I don't use it, but many do)

SmokingMonkey · Jul 8, 2016

TKOSpikes said:
I hope fantasy follows suit and eliminates PIM as a category or part of the point system. (I don't use it, but many do)

never participated in fantasy hockey - you can get points for your player committing a penalty?

seems like a positive reward for negative on-ice behavior. I blame canada.

TKOSpikes · Jul 8, 2016

It was an effort to include a fighter on a team. Never saw the reason to reward tripping/holding, and although disagreed with the fight reward, understood it's relevance back then. Luckily I've played in no such points league, but they are out there.

Chef99 · Jul 10, 2016

@HaroldSeattle : I just watched the most amazing episode of Hell on Wheels and I had no idea what was going on or who was whom. :pound:

It was freakin' GREAT.

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averagejoe · Jul 10, 2016

My ESPN fantasy football app on my Android, new for 2016...

Your device isn't compatible with this version.

What? Worked just fine last season.
No apps just for the Android either?!?!?!
Why did the geniuses at ESPN change it?
Probably all Eric Karabell's idea.

HaroldSeattle · Jul 10, 2016

averagejoe said:
My ESPN fantasy football app on my Android, new for 2016...

Your device isn't compatible with this version.

What? Worked just fine last season.
No apps just for the Android either?!?!?!
Why did the geniuses at ESPN change it?
Probably all Eric Karabell's idea.

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My phone is to old to work with the ESPN app also. :gaah:

I'm not about to buy another phone until this one bites the dust.

averagejoe · Jul 21, 2016

@Stomp
I can't recall seeing anything but Detroit Lions as your avi.
Cam? Did you lose a bet or something?

Stomp · Jul 22, 2016

needed it for this thread I didn't know you get respect from losing the super bowl. :lebowski2:

haven't got around to changing it yet. I'm no Cam fan though and i really can't stand the whole dabbing after first downs thing.

Chef99 · Jul 22, 2016

Stomp said:
needed it for this thread I didn't know you get respect from losing the super bowl. haven't got around to changing it yet. I'm no Cam fan though and i really can't stand the whole dabbing after first downs thing.

Man, I love that Lebowski avi.

Chef99 · Jul 22, 2016

I am very happy that Mark Trumbo hit a HR tonight. I have been wondering how long before @TKOSpikes was gonna start cussing me out.

Personally, I blame it on The Curse of the Home Run Derby.

Chef99 · Jul 27, 2016

Gotta laugh at homer journalism. Almost 3 years ago, the Rangers got Fielder and 30 million bucks for Kinsler. Today, this article was published.

Texas columnist: Tigers pulled a fast one with Kinsler-Fielder trade

TKOSpikes · Jul 30, 2016

Chef99 said:
Gotta laugh at homer journalism. Almost 3 years ago, the Rangers got Fielder and 30 million bucks for Kinsler. Today, this article was published.

Texas columnist: Tigers pulled a fast one with Kinsler-Fielder trade

So is he saying the Tigers knew of Prince's bum neck?

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