BCB Free Agent Frenzy Contest
by Al Yellon on Nov 8, 2008 7:42 AM CST
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PrintFor the last two years, I've run a contest paralleling MLB.com's Free Agent Frenzy. (MLB.com login may be required to view that page.)
If you haven't done this before, here's how it works. MLB.com lists 15 top free agents -- we'll use the same ones -- and then you pick what team you think each player will sign with, and a number representing your confidence level in that signing, from 15 (most confident) to 1 (least confident). In other words, if you are 100% sure Ryan Dempster will re-sign with the Cubs, you'd give him 15 points. If you think he's back but you're less certain, give him fewer points. UPDATE TO CLARIFY THIS: Each number from 1 to 15 is given ONLY ONCE for the entire list of free agents; i.e. the guy you are most confident will sign with a particular team gets 15 points; the one you pick out of a hat gets 1 point.
Whoever has the most points after all 15 free agents on the list are signed wins. The prize this year will once again be a copy of Glenn Stout's "The Cubs", an excellent comprehensive history of the ballclub.
The 15 free agents are:
Bobby Abreu Milton Bradley A. J. Burnett Pat Burrell Ryan Dempster Adam Dunn Rafael Furcal Derek Lowe Oliver Perez Manny Ramirez Francisco Rodriguez CC Sabathia Ben Sheets Mark Teixeira Kerry Wood
Leave your picks in the comments. We'll use the same deadline as MLB's contest: 4 pm CT on Wednesday, November 12 (the day before free agents can sign with any team). I'll also need a volunteer to keep track of these and let me know who the winner is. I'm going to make picks; if somehow I win (highly unlikely!) the prize goes to the second place finisher. Good luck!
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Free Agent Destinations
Bobby Abreu - NY Yankees Texas Rangers
Milton Bradley -
A. J. Burnett - NY Yankees Philadelphia Phillies
Pat Burrell -
Ryan Dempster - Chicago Cubs LA Angels
Adam Dunn -
Rafael Furcal - LA Dodgers Boston Red Sox
Derek Lowe -
Oliver Perez - NY Mets LA Angels
Manny Ramirez -
Francisco Rodriguez - LA Angels Milwaukee Brewers
CC Sabathia -
Ben Sheets - LA Dodgers NY Yankees
Mark Teixeira -
Kerry Wood — NY Mets
McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise.
Reggie Dunlop: They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!
McGrath: Well, I'd rather have em playin with their toys than playin with themselves.
Reggie Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves. Boy, every piece of garbage that comes into the market and you gotta buy it!
Um...
… what does this mean?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ignore the lines...don't know where they came from
Need an edit feature.
McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise.
Reggie Dunlop: They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!
McGrath: Well, I'd rather have em playin with their toys than playin with themselves.
Reggie Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves. Boy, every piece of garbage that comes into the market and you gotta buy it!
Try again
Bobby Abreu – NY Yankees
Milton Bradley – Texas Rangers
A. J. Burnett – NY Yankees
Pat Burrell – Philadelphia Phillies
Ryan Dempster – Chicago Cubs
Adam Dunn – LA Angels
Rafael Furcal – LA Dodgers
Derek Lowe – Boston Red Sox
Oliver Perez – NY Mets
Manny Ramirez – LA Angels
Francisco Rodriguez – LA Angels
CC Sabathia – Milwaukee Brewers
Ben Sheets – LA Dodgers
Mark Teixeira – NY Yankees
Kerry Wood — NY Mets
McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise.
Reggie Dunlop: They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!
McGrath: Well, I'd rather have em playin with their toys than playin with themselves.
Reggie Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves. Boy, every piece of garbage that comes into the market and you gotta buy it!
I'll get it right yet...FINAL
Bobby Abreu – NY Yankees (15)
Milton Bradley – Texas Rangers (11)
A. J. Burnett – NY Yankees (3)
Pat Burrell – Philadelphia Phillies (7)
Ryan Dempster – Chicago Cubs (14)
Adam Dunn – LA Angels (8)
Rafael Furcal – LA Dodgers (10)
Derek Lowe – Boston Red Sox (9)
Oliver Perez – NY Mets (6)
Manny Ramirez – LA Angels (5)
Francisco Rodriguez – LA Angels (13)
CC Sabathia – Milwaukee Brewers (2)
Ben Sheets – LA Dodgers (4)
Mark Teixeira – NY Yankees (12)
Kerry Wood — NY Mets (1)
McGrath: I got a good deal on those boys. The scouts said they showed a lot of promise.
Reggie Dunlop: They brought their f***in' TOYS with 'em!
McGrath: Well, I'd rather have em playin with their toys than playin with themselves.
Reggie Dunlop: They're too dumb to play with themselves. Boy, every piece of garbage that comes into the market and you gotta buy it!
The Winning Picks
Bobby Abreu—yankees—-14
Milton Bradley—-rangers—-6
A. J. Burnett—-white sox—5
Pat Burrell—reds—-4
Ryan Dempster—cubs—13
Adam Dunn—phillies—1
Rafael Furcal—-st louis—-2
Derek Lowe—-boston—-8
Oliver Perez—mets—-12
Manny Ramirez—dodgers—-15
Francisco Rodriguez—angels—10
CC Sabathia—-astros—2
Ben Sheets—-astros—-7
Mark Teixeira—yankees—11
Kerry Wood—-cubs—9
I BELIEVE!!!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!
Bobby Abreu — Cubs 1
Milton Bradley — Reds 5
A. J. Burnett — Yankees 8
Pat Burrell — Phillies 4
Ryan Dempster — Cubs 10
Adam Dunn — Royals 2
Rafael Furcal — Dodgers 3
Derek Lowe — Yankees 9
Oliver Perez — Mets 13
Manny Ramirez Yankees 14
Francisco Rodriguez — Mets 7
CC Sabathia — Dodgers 15
Ben Sheets — Astros 11, Disabled List 20
Mark Teixeira — Yankees 12
Kerry Wood Cubs 6
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
The Key
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 15
Milton Bradley – Rockies – 1
A. J. Burnett – Yankees – 10
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 9
Ryan Dempster – Cubs – 8
Adam Dunn – Angels – 12
Rafael Furcal – Cubs – 4
Derek Lowe – Braves – 3
Oliver Perez – Mets – 14
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 13
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels – 11
CC Sabathia – Dodgers – 6
Ben Sheets – Astros – 5
Mark Teixeira – Yankees – 7
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 2
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
I'll get ONE right!
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 15
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 14
Adam Dunn – Nationals – 13
CC Sabathia – Yankees– 12
Mark Teixeira – Angels –11
Rafael Furcal – Cardinals – 10
Oliver Perez – Mets – 9
Ryan Dempster – Cubs – 8 (Though, I have a feeling it will be Yanks)
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets – 7
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 6
A. J. Burnett – Yankees – 5
Derek Lowe – Red Sox – 4
Ben Sheets – Brewers– 3
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 2
Milton Bradley – Rangers – 1
My picks
Bobby Abreu — Yankees 5
Milton Bradley — Royals 1
A. J. Burnett — Red Sox 2
Pat Burrell — Cardinals 4
Ryan Dempster — Cubs 14
Adam Dunn — Nationals 3
Rafael Furcal — Giants 6
Derek Lowe — Yankees 9
Oliver Perez — Mets 10
Manny Ramirez — Dodgers 13
Francisco Rodriguez — Mets 8
CC Sabathia — Yankees 12
Ben Sheets — Cardinals 7
Mark Teixeira — Yankees 11
Kerry Wood — Cubs 15
K-25's
Bobby Abreu- Yankees 13
Milton Bradley- Blue Jays 12
A.J. Burnett- Yankees 10
Pat Burrell- Mets 6
Ryan Dempster- Braves 5
Adam Dunn- Cubs 1
Rafeal Furcal- Cardinals 2
Derek Lowe- Red Sox 7
Oliver Perez- Cardinals 3
Manny Ramirez- Dodgers 15
Francisco Rodriguez- Mets 9
CC Sabathia- Brewers 8
Ben Sheets- Yankees4
Mark Teixeira- Angels 11
Kerry Wood- Cubs 14
Free Ronny Cedeno
What, no Bob Howry predictions? He's Type A, you know.
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 3
Milton Bradley – Reds – 5
A.J. Burnett – Yankees – 13
Pat Burrell – Braves – 4
Ryan Dempster – Braves
Adam Dunn – Rangers – 1
Rafael Furcal – Cubs – 12
Derek Lowe – Yankees – 9
Oliver Perez – Reds – 2
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 15
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels – 14
CC Sabathia – Brewers – 6
Ben Sheets – Astros – 8
Mark Teixeira – Red Sox – 11
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 7
The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.
Actually
According to US Today, he is a Type A free agent. With a rating of 66.968, he’s one spot ahead of Brett Myers who sports a 66.618. :)
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by WayneCampbell08 on Nov 8, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
We wish.
He would have been Type B had Lou relied on him a little less.
The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.
by DGU on Nov 8, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
Picks...
Bobby Abreu – Mets (13)
Milton Bradley – Mariners (1)
A. J. Burnett – Orioles (9)
Pat Burrell – Giants (3)
Ryan Dempster – Mets (4)
Adam Dunn – Nationals (14)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (2)
Derek Lowe – Cubs (6)
Oliver Perez – Brewers (5)
Manny Ramirez – Yankees (12)
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels (8)
CC Sabathia – Angels (11)
Ben Sheets – Dodgers (7)
Mark Teixeira – Yankees (10)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (15)
We might be waiting 'til spring training for at least one of these guys to sign
Bobby Abreu – YANKEES 5
Milton Bradley – RAYS 4
A. J. Burnett – ORIOLES 3
Pat Burrell – GIANTS 2
Ryan Dempster – ATLANTA 11
Adam Dunn – MARINERS 6
Rafael Furcal – CARDINALS 7
Derek Lowe – WHITE SOX 8
Oliver Perez – CARDINALS 9
Manny Ramirez – DODGERS 1
Francisco Rodriguez – METS 15
CC Sabathia – BREWERS 14
Ben Sheets – RANGERS 12
Mark Teixeira – NATIONALS 13
Kerry Wood – CUBS 10
Which one did you have in mind to remain unsigned?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
7 Bobby Abreu – NYY
5 Milton Bradley – TOR
4 A. J. Burnett – NYY
2 Pat Burrell – TB
12 Ryan Dempster – CHC
11 Adam Dunn – WSH
14 Rafael Furcal – LAD
3 Derek Lowe – STL
6 Oliver Perez – ATL
13 Manny Ramirez – LAD
10 Francisco Rodriguez – NYM
9 CC Sabathia – LAA
1 Ben Sheets – MIL
8 Mark Teixeira – BAL
15 Kerry Wood – CHC
(5) Bobby Abreu > Rangers
(2) Milton Bradley > Brewers
(12) A. J. Burnett > Dodgers
(8) Pat Burrell > Phillies
(14) Ryan Dempster > Cubs
(4) Adam Dunn > Tigers
(6) Rafael Furcal > Dodgers
(7) Derek Lowe > White Sox
(1) Oliver Perez > Astros
(9) Manny Ramirez > Mets
(11) Francisco Rodriguez > Mets
(13) CC Sabathia > Yankees
(3) Ben Sheets > Yankees
(10) Mark Teixeira > Yankees
(15) Kerry Wood > Cubs
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
Here are mine, just for the record.
Bobby Abreu: Indians (11)
Milton Bradley: Tigers (4)
A. J. Burnett: Brewers (7)
Pat Burrell: Phillies (9)
Ryan Dempster: Cubs (15)
Adam Dunn: Rays (1)
Rafael Furcal: Dodgers (6)
Derek Lowe: Yankees (8)
Oliver Perez: Cardinals (5)
Manny Ramirez: Dodgers (12)
Francisco Rodriguez: Angels (2)
CC Sabathia: Brewers (3)
Ben Sheets: Astros (13)
Mark Teixeira: Yankees (10
Kerry Wood: Cubs (14)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Question
where does bradley play if he goes to the tigers?? any deep goat rumors to share with us?? great great thread. One of my favorites.
Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year os an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!
No rumors.
I figure he’d take over for Sheffield at DH.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Hasty entry just for laughs
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 9
Milton Bradley – Cubs – 1
A. J. Burnett – Yankees – 12
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 11
Ryan Dempster – Cubs – 14
Adam Dunn – Cardinals- 3
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers – 10
Derek Lowe – Angels – 4
Oliver Perez – Astros – 2
Manny Ramirez – Mets – 13
Francisco Rodriguez – Blue Jays – 5
CC Sabathia – Dodgers – 8
Ben Sheets – Red Sox – 7
Mark Teixeira – Rangers – 6
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 15
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
Good a guess as any
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 10
Milton Bradley – White Sox – 1
A. J. Burnett – Yankees – 10
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 14
Ryan Dempster – Cubs – 15
Adam Dunn – Cardinals- 5
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers – 14
Derek Lowe – Rays –8
Oliver Perez – Astros –3
Manny Ramirez – Yankees – 15
Francisco Rodriguez – Blue Jays – 5
CC Sabathia – Mets – 5
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 5
Mark Teixeira – Cubs –5
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 15
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
Sorry, I thought you could have any confidence level for any FA and then I saw how you guys were doing it
so here is the revised list, with each number 1-1 used only onceBobby Abreu – Yankees – 10
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 13
Bradley – White Sox – 14
A. J. Burnett – Yankees –9
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 7
Ryan Dempster – Cubs – 11
Adam Dunn – Cardinals- 5
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers – 6
Derek Lowe – Rays –8
Oliver Perez – Astros –3
Manny Ramirez – Yankees – 12
Francisco Rodriguez – Blue Jays – 4
CC Sabathia – Mets – 10
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 2
Mark Teixeira – Cubs –1
Kerry Wood – Cubs – 15
Tommie Agee was out.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was once good, and it could be good again." TM
by Weeghman Park on Nov 9, 2008 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
I'm gonna lose
8 Bobby Abreu – Yankees
2 Milton Bradley – Cardinals
3 A. J. Burnett – Yankees
14 Pat Burrell – Phillies
13 Ryan Dempster – Cubs
1 Adam Dunn – Cubs
7 Rafael Furcal – Dodgers
6 Derek Lowe – Red Sox
4 Oliver Perez – Cardinals
12 Manny Ramirez – Yankees
5 Francisco Rodriguez – Angels
11 CC Sabathia – Dodgers
10 Ben Sheets – Brewers
9 Mark Teixeira – Orioles
15 Kerry Wood – Cubs
Steves Stoners
11 Bobby Abreu – Yankees
2 Milton Bradley- Cubs
3 A.J. Burnett – Blue Jays
6 Pat Burrell – Phillies
14 Ryan Dempster – Cubs
1 Adam Dunn – Nationals
4 Rafael Furcal – Dodgers
10 Derek Lowe – Yankees
7 Oliver Perez – Dodgers
13 Manny Ramirez – Dodgers
12 Francisco Rodriguez – Mets
15 CC Sabathia – Yankees
5 Ben Sheets – Brewers
8 Mark Teixeira – Angels
9 Kerry Wood – Cubs
This should be fun
Bobby Abreu – Mets (6)
Milton Bradley – Cardinals (4)
A. J. Burnett – Yankees (11)
Pat Burrell – Phillies (14)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (15)
Adam Dunn – Rays (2)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (7)
Derek Lowe – Yankees (8)
Oliver Perez – Cardinals (1)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (10)
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels (12)
CC Sabathia – Brewers (5)
Ben Sheets – Indians (3)
Mark Teixeira – Angels (13)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (9)
Bobby Abreu-Nationals (3)
Milton Bradley-Unsigned (2)
A.J. Burnett-Braves (10)
Pat Burrell-Phillies(12)
Ryan Dempster-Cubs (13)
Adam Dunn-Orioles (4)
Rafael Furcal-Giants (5)
Derek Lowe-Red Sox (1)
Oliver Perez-Cardinals (8)
Manny Ramirez-Dodgers (11)
Francisco Rodriguez-Mets (6)
CC Sabathia-Yankees (12)
Ben Sheets-Astros (7)
Mark Teixeira-Angels (14)
Kerry Wood-Cubs (15)
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
my picks
Bobby Abreu: Braves (1)
Milton Bradley: Rays (2)
A. J. Burnett: Brewers (7)
Pat Burrell: Blue Jays (9)
Ryan Dempster: Cubs (15)
Adam Dunn: Phillies (3)
Rafael Furcal: Dodgers (10)
Derek Lowe: Red Sox (8)
Oliver Perez: Mets (4)
Manny Ramirez: Dodgers (14)
Francisco Rodriguez: Mets (5)
CC Sabathia: Yankees (13)
Ben Sheets: Astros (6)
Mark Teixeira: Angels (11)
Kerry Wood: Cubs (12)
Contest
Bobby Abreu – Cubs 8
Milton Bradley – Dodgers 1
A. J. Burnett – Toronto 7
Pat Burrell – Giants 6
Ryan Dempster – Cubs 14
Adam Dunn – Nats 9
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers 15
Derek Lowe – Boston 5
Oliver Perez – Mets 13
Manny Ramirez – Angels 4
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets 12
CC Sabathia – Giants 3
Ben Sheets – Cardinals 2
Mark Teixeira – Yankees 11
Kerry Wood – Cubs 10
Bobby Abreu: Tigers (left his long ball mojo there, so…)
Milton Bradley: Atlantic City Surf (just a few miles from Baltic Avenue)
A. J. Burnett: Brewers (he’s a poor man’s Sheets — poor Crew)
Pat the Bat: Phillies (for a bag of balls)
Ryan Dempster: Cubs (his Harry impersonation wouldn’t fly anywhere else)
Adam Dunn: Mets (Kong rides again!)
Rafael Furcal: Dodgers (just to spite us for a second time)
Derek Lowe: Red Rox (better looking newscasters?)
Oliver Perez: Cardinals (LaRussa needs another left handed bat in the outfield)
Manny Ramirez: Dodgers (Beverly Hills Bop)
Francisco Rodriguez: Angels (Moreno makes the Big A his Magic Kingdom)
CC Sabathia: Yankees (Steinbrenner Light asks him to pitch right handed this year due to previous wear and tear)
Ben Sheets: Astros (out by midseason with whiplash in that park)
Mark Teixeira: Pawtucket Red Sox (playing the Portuguese card)
Kerry Wood: Cubs (’cause everyone would miss his in the morning)
You need to add confidence numbers, or you won't be eligible to win.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
He should get something for the summaries....
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 8, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
My chance at glory...
15. CC Sabathia = Yanks
14. Francisco Rodriguez = Mets
13. Derek Lowe = BoSox
12. Mark Teixeira = Angels
11. Rafael Furcal = Orioles
10. Manny Ramirez = Dodgers
9. A. J. Burnett = Orioles
8. Pat Burrell = Braves
7. Ryan Dempster = Cubs
6. Adam Dunn = Indians
5. Bobby Abreu = Mets
4. Milton Bradley = Jays
3. Oliver Perez = Cards
2. Kerry Wood = Cubs
1. Ben Sheets – Braves
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Lets try these ...
Bobby Abreu – Mets (8)
Milton Bradley – Reds (3)
A. J. Burnett – Brewers (6)
Pat Burrell – Phillies (12)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (9)
Adam Dunn – Nationals (7)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (14)
Derek Lowe – Yankees (5)
Oliver Perez – Cardinals (11)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (10)
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels (2)
CC Sabathia – Yankees (13)
Ben Sheets – Astros (1)
Mark Teixeira – Yankees (4)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (15)
Ya gotta love a team with a shortstop named TheRiot ...
Here we go!
Bobby Abreu – Yankees (10)
Milton Bradley – Rangers (15)
A. J. Burnett – O’s (12)
Pat Burrell – A’s (13)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (15)
Adam Dunn – Diamondbacks (15)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (15)
Derek Lowe – Yankees (10)
Oliver Perez – Mets (15)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (15)
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets (13)
CC Sabathia – Brewers (14)
Ben Sheets – Rangers (9)
Mark Teixeira – Angels (15)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (15)
You can be whatever you want to be, just put your mind to it and work hard! -Dad
Take another look at the rules.
One number per free agent from 15 to 1. 15 is most confident, 1 is least confident.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Bobby Abreu – Chicago Cubs
Milton Bradley – Texas Rangers
A. J. Burnett – Atlanta Braves
Pat Burrell – Philadelphia Phillies
Ryan Dempster – Chicago Cubs
Adam Dunn – LA Angels
Rafael Furcal – LA Dodgers
Derek Lowe – Boston Red Sox
Oliver Perez – LA Dodgers
Manny Ramirez – LA Dodgers
Francisco Rodriguez – NY Mets
CC Sabathia – NY Yankes
Ben Sheets – Detroit Tigers
Mark Teixeira – NY Yankees
Kerry Wood — Texas Rangers
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
You forgot numbers.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Bobby Abreu – Yankees (2)
Milton Bradley – Cubs (4)
AJ Burnett – Blue Jays (7)
Pat Burrell – Phillies (10)
Dempster – Yankees (5)
Adam Dunn – Nationals (9)
Furcal – Dodgers (12)
Derek Lowe – Milwaukee (3)
Oliver Perez – Dodgers (8)
Manny – Dodgers (15)
K – Rod – Mets (1)
CC – Yankees (11)
Ben Sheets – Braves (13)
Texiera – Angels (14)
Wood – Cubs (6)
by fuku-domenation on Nov 9, 2008 12:38 PM CST reply actions
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 15
Milton Bradley – Athletics – 5
A. J. Burnett – Orioles – 10
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 13
Ryan Dempster – Yankees – 4
Adam Dunn – cubs– 7
Rafael Furcal – toronto – 3
Derek Lowe –mets– 4
Oliver Perez – braves – 8
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 15
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets – 14
CC Sabathia – Yankees –11
Ben Sheets – Astros –8
Mark Teixeira – Nationals– 5
Kerry Wood – Cubs –15
my bad i thought you could put any confidence number
Revised
Bobby Abreu – Yankees – 13
Milton Bradley – Athletics – 5
A. J. Burnett – Orioles – 2
Pat Burrell – Phillies – 12
Ryan Dempster – Yankees – 6
Adam Dunn – cubs– 7
Rafael Furcal – toronto – 3
Derek Lowe –mets– 4
Oliver Perez – braves – 9
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 10
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets – 14
CC Sabathia – Yankees –11
Ben Sheets – Astros –8
Mark Teixeira – Nationals– 1
Kerry Wood – Cubs –15
picks
Bobby Abreu-Yankees (13)
Milton Bradley-Cubs(2)
A. J. Burnett-Toronto (6)
Pat Burrell- Phillies(10)
Ryan Dempster-Cubs (3)
Adam Dunn- Nationals (1)
Rafael Furcal-Dodgers (5)
Derek Lowe-Yankees (8)
Oliver Perez-Braves(4)
Manny Ramirez-Dodgers(14)
Francisco Rodriguez-Mets (11)
CC Sabathia-Yankees (15)
Ben Sheets-Brewers(9)
Mark Teixeira-Yankees(7)
Kerry Wood – Cubs –12
Here's my attempt at GM.....
(15) Kerry Wood – Cubs
(14) CC Sabathia – Yankees
(13) Bobby Abreu – Yankees
(12) Adam Dunn – Nationals
(11) Ryan Dempster – Cubs
(10) Oliver Perez – Mets
(09) Rafael Furcal – Dodgers
(08) Derek Lowe – Braves
(07) Mark Teixeira – Angels
(06) Ben Sheets – Astros
(05) Francisco Rodriguez – Indians
(04) Manny Ramirez – Mets
(03) A. J. Burnett – Jays
(02) Milton Bradley – Rangers
(01) Pat Burrell – Phillies
"It's probably similar to being in New York City and having a cab driver behind you and you're driving too slow. It's not the most pleasant thing."
Barry Sanders, on what defensive backs who played against him compared him to.
I Win.
Bobby Abreu-Yankees (9)
Milton Bradley-Red Sox (1)
A. J. Burnett- Yankees (10)
Pat Burrell- Phillies (11)
Ryan Dempster- Cubs (12)
Adam Dunn- D Backs (7)
Rafael Furcal- Detriot (4)
Derek Lowe- Dodgers (8)
Oliver Perez- Rangers (5)
Manny Ramirez-Dodgers (13)
Francisco Rodriguez- Angels (15)
CC Sabathia- Brewers (3)
Ben Sheets- Brewers (2)
Mark Teixeira- Angels (14)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (Please Woody!) (6)
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
Let's see
Bobby Abreu – Yankees (3)
Milton Bradley – Rays (2)
A. J. Burnett – Mariners (4)
Pat Burrell – Phillies (9)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (8)
Adam Dunn – Athletics (1)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (7)
Derek Lowe – Mets (6)
Oliver Perez – Blue Jays (5)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (13)
Francisco Rodriguez – Angels (12)
CC Sabathia – Yankees (10)
Ben Sheets – Brewers (11)
Mark Teixeira – Angels (14)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (15)
Los Cachorros!
I rule. And a big "HI" to my future self when I read this months in the future...remember you rule, Dan.
Bobby Abreu – Yanks 15
Milton Bradley – Cards 4
A. J. Burnett – Yanks 7
Pat Burrell – Phils 14
Ryan Dempster – Mets 2
Adam Dunn – Cubs 6
Rafael Furcal – Cubs 5
Derek Lowe – Yanks 8
Oliver Perez – Nats 3
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers 9
Francisco Rodriguez – Rox 1
CC Sabathia – Brew 13
Ben Sheets – Rangers 12
Mark Teixeira – Baltimore 11
Kerry Wood – Cubs 10
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
To: Future Dan
You’re a dork.
Your friend,
Peter/SB
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 9, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
:)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 9, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
You're just jealous
future Badger won’t have anyone saying hi to him from the past.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
That's because I know he'll be hung over
Gotta get drunk to watch the FB team.
But, basketball starts soon. There’s that . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 9, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
I know. I can’t wait to see the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions in action…
ROCK
CHALK
JAYHAWK
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
meh
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 9, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
All I can do is try...
Bobby Abreu St. Louis 10
Milton Bradley Texas 11
A. J. Burnett White Sox 8
Pat Burrell Baltimore 3
Ryan Dempster Yankees 5
Adam Dunn Arizona 15
Rafael Furcal San Francisco 1
Derek Lowe St Louis 7
Oliver Perez Detroit 6
Manny Ramirez Mets 12
Francisco Rodriguez Mets 2
CC Sabathia Houston 9
Ben Sheets Boston 4
Mark Teixeira Yankees 13
Kerry Wood Cubs 14
And the winner is..
Bobby Abreu- Yankees-9
Milton Bradley-Texas-11
AJ Burnett- Phillies-4
Pat Burrell- Orioles-3
Ryan Dempster- Cubs-12
Adam Dunn- Giants- 1
Rafel Furcal- Dodgers- 8
Derek Lowe- Red Sox-10
Oliver Perez- Mets-2
Manny- Mets-6
K-Rod- Angels-14
CC- Yankees-15
Ben Sheets-Yankees-5
Mark Texeria-Angels-7
Kerry Wood-13
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
I'm not good at this...
Bobby Abreu-Yankees-12
Milton Bradley-Rays-4
A. J. Burnett-Orioles-1
Pat Burrell-Phils-5
Ryan Dempster-Cubs-13
Adam Dunn-Nats-6
Rafael Furcal-Dodgers-3
Derek Lowe-Yankees-8
Oliver Perez-Rockies-9
Manny Ramirez-Dodgers-10
Francisco Rodriguez-Mets-7
CC Sabathia-Yankees-15
Ben Sheets-Rangers-2
Mark Teixeira-Anges-11
Kerry Wood-Cubs-14
That book will look great on my nightstand.
Bobby Abreu- NYY 12
Milton Bradley- SF 1
A. J. Burnett- LAD 3
Pat Burrell- PHI 7
Ryan Dempster- CHC 5
Adam Dunn- TEX 2
Rafael Furcal- LAD 8
Derek Lowe- NYY 9
Oliver Perez- MIL 6
Manny Ramirez- LAD 13
Francisco Rodriguez- NYM 11
CC Sabathia- LAD 14
Ben Sheets- TEX 4
Mark Teixeira- NYY 10
Kerry Wood- CHC 15
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
Bobby Abreu – NYY – 7
Milton Bradley – NYM – 4
AJ Burnett – TEX – 5
Pat Burrell – PHI – 9
Ryan Dempster – CHC – 10
Adam Dunn – TOR – 2
Rafael Furcal – LAD – 6
Derek Lowe – NYY – 3
Oliver Perez – MIL – 1
Manny Ramirez – LAD – 14
Francisco Rodriguez – NYM – 13
CC Sabathia – NYY – 15
Ben Sheets – MIL – 8
Mark Texeira – LAA – 11
Kerry Wood – CHC – 12
Bobby Abreu – NYY – 1
Milton Bradley – BOS – 11
A. J. Burnett – NYY – 10
Pat Burrell – PHI – 9
Ryan Dempster – CHC -12
Adam Dunn – WAS – 8
Rafael Furcal – CHC – 7
Derek Lowe – TOR – 6
Oliver Perez – NYM – 3
Manny Ramirez – LAD – 5
Francisco Rodriguez – LAA – 13
CC Sabathia – MIL – 4
Ben Sheets – MIL – 14
Mark Teixeira – LAA – 2
Kerry Wood – CHC – 15
Worth a shot
Bobby Abreu- NYY (10)
Milton Bradley- Rangers (4)
A. J. Burnett- Orioles (3)
Pat Burrell- Phillies (9)
Ryan Dempster- Cubs (15)
Adam Dunn- Diamondbacks (8)
Rafael Furcal- Cardinals (7)
Derek Lowe- Red Sox (5)
Oliver Perez – Brewers (2)
Manny Ramirez- Dodgers (14)
Francisco Rodriguez- Angels (1)
CC Sabathia- Yankees (11)
Ben Sheets- Asstros (6)
Mark Teixeira – Yankees (12)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (13)
Here goes nothing
Abreu – Yanks 7
Bradley – Blue Jays 1
Burnett – Brewers 8
Burrell – Phils 5
Dempster – Cubs 2
Dunn – Nats 3
Furcal – Dodgers 14
Lowe – Yanks 9
Perez – Mets 10
Ramirez – Dodgers 15
Rodriguez – Mets 13
Sabathia – Yanks 12
Sheets – Dodgers 4
Texeira – Yanks 11
Wood – Cubs 6
I can do the tabulation, if you still need a volunteer.
It may be the closest I get to the winner.
Got one already, thanks for the offer.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Alright, here we go...
Bobby Abreu- Yankees (12)
Milton Bradley- Rangers (10)
A. J. Burnett- White Sox (7)
Pat Burrell- Phillies (12)
Ryan Dempster- Cubs (14)
Adam Dunn- Nationals (10)
Rafael Furcal- Dodgers (11)
Derek Lowe- Yankees (8)
Oliver Perez- Tigers (7)
Manny Ramirez- Dodgers (11)
Francisco Rodriguez- Yankees (10)
CC Sabathia- Angels (12)
Ben Sheets- Rockies (10)
Mark Teixeira- Yankees (11)
Kerry Wood- Cubs (13)
Jimmyeatworld
Alright, here goes.
Abreu – Cubs – 3
Bradley – Blue Jays – 1
Burnett – Yankees – 14
Burrell – Mets – 2
Dempster – Braves – 6
Dunn – Diamondbacks – 11
Furcal – Dodgers – 10
Lowe – Red Sox – 13
Perez – Mets – 4
Ramirez – Yankees – 8
Rodriguez – Cardinals – 12
Sabathia – Dodgers – 5
Sheets – Astros – 7
Teixera – Angels – 9
Wood – Cubs – 15
"I see I'm not the only one around here who can't hold his water." - Last words of the leaky pipe in the visiting team dugout, Dodger Stadium, October 4, 2008.
My picks
Bobby Abreu – Giants (2)
Milton Bradley – Rangers (11)
A. J. Burnett – Yankees (6)
Pat Burrell – Angels (4)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (9)
Adam Dunn – Rays (3)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (12)
Derek Lowe – Red Sox (5)
Oliver Perez – Mets (10)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (15)
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets (7)
CC Sabathia – Yankees (8)
Ben Sheets – Braves (1)
Mark Teixeira – Yankees (13)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (14)
Let's give it a shot....
Bobby Abreu — Yankees 5
Milton Bradley — Athletics 4
A. J. Burnett — Cardinals 3
Pat Burrell — Phillies 9
Ryan Dempster — Cubs 13
Adam Dunn — Rockies 2
Rafael Furcal — Dodgers 8
Derek Lowe — Dodgers 7
Oliver Perez — Twins 1
Manny Ramirez — Dodgers 14
Francisco Rodriguez — Mets 10
CC Sabathia — Yankees 12
Ben Sheets — Red Sox 6
Mark Teixeira — Angels 11
Kerry Wood — Cubs 15
Neifi, we hardly knew ye.
Hmmm
Bobby Abreu- Cubs-8
Milton Bradley-O’s- 1
A. J. Burnett-Yankees-10
Pat Burrell-Phils-10
Ryan Dempster-Cubs-15
Adam Dunn-Rockies-5
Rafael Furcal-Dodgers-10
Derek Lowe-Dodgers-6
Oliver Perez-Mets-6
Manny Ramirez-Yankees-10
Francisco Rodriguez-Rangers-10
CC Sabathia-Yankees-13
Ben Sheets-Brewers-8
Mark Teixeira-Red Sox-10
Kerry Wood-Cubs-12
by Usethebullpendusty on Nov 11, 2008 12:13 AM CST reply actions
here goes nothing.
Bobby Abreu – Yankees (13)
Milton Bradley – Rangers (15)
A. J. Burnett – Yankees (3)
Pat Burrell – Orioles (1)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (10)
Adam Dunn – Nationals (14)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (6)
Derek Lowe – Red Sox (2)
Oliver Perez – Mets (5)
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers (12)
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets (11)
CC Sabathia – Giants (4)
Ben Sheets – Astros (9)
Mark Teixeira – Orioles (8)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (7)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Bobby Abreu – Yankees (14)
Milton Bradley – Toronto (2)
A. J. Burnett – Yankees (11)
Pat Burrell – Rangers (1)
Ryan Dempster – Cubs (10)
Adam Dunn – Nationals (8)
Rafael Furcal – Dodgers (13)
Derek Lowe – Boston (7)
Oliver Perez – Mets (12)
Manny Ramirez – Yankees (6)
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets (5)
CC Sabathia – Giants (4)
Ben Sheets – Astros (3)
Mark Teixeira – Angels (9)
Kerry Wood – Cubs (15)
this won't win
Bobby Abreu-Yankees 7
Milton Bradley- Reds 8
A.J. Burnett- Rangers 2
Pat Burrell- Phillies 9
Ryan Dempster- Cubs 14
Adam Dunn- Blue Jays 6
Rafael Furcal- Dodgers 3
Derek Lowe- Mets 5
Oliver Perez- Brewers 1
Manny Ramirez- Dodgers 11
Francisco Rodriguez- O’s 4
CC Sabathia- Yankees 15
Ben Sheets- Whitesox 10
Teixiera- Angels 13
Wood- Cubs 12
A little different
Bobby Abreu-Yankees 10
Milton Bradley- Royals 1
A.J. Burnett- Yankees 15
Pat Burrell- Braves 4
Ryan Dempster- Cubs 14
Adam Dunn- Angels 5
Rafael Furcal- Cubs 8
Derek Lowe- Yankees 11
Oliver Perez- Braves 3
Manny Ramirez- Blue Jays 7
Francisco Rodriguez- Mets 6
CC Sabathia- Dodgers 12
Ben Sheets- Astros 2
Teixiera- Orioles 9
Wood- Cubs 13
Mine are...
Bobby Abreu – Yankees
Milton Bradley – Blue Jays
A. J. Burnett – Orioles
Pat Burrell – Phillies
Ryan Dempster – Cubs
Adam Dunn – Nationals
Rafael Furcal – Cubs
Derek Lowe – Yankees
Oliver Perez – Mets
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets
CC Sabathia – Yankees
Ben Sheets – Braves
Mark Teixeira – Angels
Kerry Wood – Cubs
You ARE freaking out MAN!
Numbers...oops
Bobby Abreu – Yankees 9
Milton Bradley – Blue Jays 1
A. J. Burnett – Orioles 2
Pat Burrell – Phillies 13
Ryan Dempster – Cubs 14
Adam Dunn – Nationals 3
Rafael Furcal – Cubs 4
Derek Lowe – Yankees 5
Oliver Perez – Mets 10
Manny Ramirez – Dodgers 12
Francisco Rodriguez – Mets 8
CC Sabathia – Yankees 11
Ben Sheets – Braves 6
Mark Teixeira – Angels 7
Kerry Wood – Cubs 15
You ARE freaking out MAN!
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