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#62795	01/31/2019 9:44:58 am	Jun 20th, 2039	Ignore
lostraven Joined: 07/02/2016 Posts: 1269 Corvallis Ravens II.1	@Seca: I looked at Botello as well, but I just couldn't find room for him. *shrug* That, and that recent spell of crapitude planted a seed of doubt... @Allen'54: Man, with the exception of the last game, all were one-point games. I felt that they all could have gone one way or the other. Your team played well, so I tip my cap to you as well. Some tough-luck losses, for sure.
#62834	02/01/2019 5:32:11 pm	Jun 27th, 2039	Ignore
amalric7 Joined: 01/20/2016 Posts: 2241 New York Lancers V.4	@Seca - thanks, looks like I was the one of the few (or more) who were considering him who actually took the plunge. I liked him for his on-base numbers but moreso for his power and his strong flyball tendencies. In the previous two seasons I'd had to say goodbye to my top 3 home run hitters, when we've kinda always been a power team, but now we're more on-base and timely hits. Huerta might get up there given his growth and flyball hitting, but 18 of his 26 homers last season came before the ASG and he's been poor since. There's a bunch of guys that could hit 20 homers but that doesn't look likely this season. Anguiano has finally gotten to where I hoped he would when I picked him up, and looks very similar to Botello, but I had space for both so why not? I do have a couple of decent OF prospects down on the farm that are needing to come up (perhaps soon), and there are a couple of guys I could cut (and one I almost did), but I'm happy to stand pat for now. And for the record, Botello's debut went: 2-run-HR, single, line out, double (scored again). Nice if you can get it.
#62968	02/09/2019 4:46:36 am	Jul 23rd, 2039	Ignore
Seca Joined: 05/05/2014 Posts: 5209 Waterloo Dinosaurs Legends	Nice. Those who view the Venting thread knew this was coming. After complaining that Waterloo hadn't won a 25+ waiver claim since last August, the Dinos won one last night in Gomez. Nice pot, scouting and minor league numbers. Clearly a risky profile given his age and placement. Very reminiscent of Zarate with respect to his age, SI and minor league trajectory. Zarate filled out nicely, though that's no guarantee for Gomez. Our future vs. RHP OF now projects as Gomez, the recently acquired Lafferty, and Smiley. It's all coming together.
#62970	02/09/2019 6:04:11 am	Jul 23rd, 2039	Ignore
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9628 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Nice pickup. Not sure how that guy didn't have 100+ claims? I don't think his age is too much of a risk given his current skills. You can always leave him in AAA at 25 if you like.
#62971	02/09/2019 6:07:38 am	Jul 23rd, 2039	Ignore
Haselrig Joined: 04/13/2014 Posts: 2791 Novi Doubledays III.4	I was in on him, too. 1st base has become a revolving door since Peterson's retirement. Only problem was, I worked late last night and didn't make the 50/50 cut I was mulling in time for waivers. D'oh.
#62973	02/09/2019 7:39:00 am	Jul 23rd, 2039	Ignore
MukilteoMike Joined: 08/09/2014 Posts: 3294 Inactive	I had a claim on him, but got a cup of Chowder before him with my last roster spot. Gomez should be good, but he doesn't look like he'll get the right launch angle often enough to utilize his power and become great. Crawford will probably take over for Chapa at third whenever Father Time finally ticks for him. Naturally I got the claim on another offensive guy in his prime that will find it difficult to find playing time right now. Meanwhile, I've got pitchers being forced into games because I can't find any decent arms.
#62974	02/09/2019 7:45:30 am	Jul 23rd, 2039	Ignore
Seca Joined: 05/05/2014 Posts: 5209 Waterloo Dinosaurs Legends	Gomez already has the standard Dino launch angle. Saves our batting instructors having to teach it to him. Dinos took a run at Crawford last season when we had a 3B problem. Still like him.
#62979	02/09/2019 5:09:47 pm	Jul 27th, 2039	Ignore
lostraven Joined: 07/02/2016 Posts: 1269 Corvallis Ravens II.1	Edit: Posted in the wrong thread. Sorry. Updated Saturday, February 9 2019 @ 5:12:40 pm PST
#62982	02/09/2019 6:22:59 pm	Jul 27th, 2039	Ignore
brentswagger Joined: 03/22/2016 Posts: 265 Lakeville Bears IV.2	I just had a very unusual game where I scored 24 runs in a 9 inning game. The run total is certainly unusual but even more unusual is that I didn't hit a single home run in that 24 run affair.
#63010	02/10/2019 4:07:11 pm	Jul 31st, 2039	Ignore
lostraven Joined: 07/02/2016 Posts: 1269 Corvallis Ravens II.1	In the middle of a pennant chase, and one of my best pitchers suffers the worst injury my team has seen in its history: Basso out for 36 days with torn labral. That could very well put my already wavering chances out of range. Gutted. Edit: Okay, one game after the Basso injury, and then this? Not an injury, but what a heartbreaking loss. Would have been for either team. Twenty-one innings... WTF? Updated Sunday, February 10 2019 @ 5:14:25 pm PST

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