Just days after making a splash by acquiring Chase Utley, the Red Hots were at it again, this time in a deal with the Candy Colored Clowns.
In their latest move, the Red Hots picked up outfielders Ken Griffey (.13-09+), Aaron Rowand (.24-09+), third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff (.28-10+), and pitching prospect Jeff Samardzija (.05-10+).
In return the Hots sent second baseman Brandon Phillips (.12-09!), infielder Cesar Izturis (.15-10+). outfielder Austin Kearns (.30-10+), and pitcher Ryan Madson (.01-10+) to the Clowns.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Transactions for July 18, 2008
July 18
GRAGING BULLS reserve Charlie Morton, activate Jamie Garcia.
STONES reserve Johan Santana, activate Carlos Marmol.
STONES reserve Mitch Stetter, activate Jose Valverde.
STONES reserve Jorge Campillo, activate David Riske.
STONES reserve Javier Valentin, activate Paul LoDuca.
RUFFINS reserve Jason Isringhausen, activate Jamie Moyer.
RED HOTS reseve Paul Maholm, activate Cesar Izturis.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Joel Pinero, activate Jo-Jo Reyes.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Travis Denker, activate Eugenio Valez.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Scott Schoenweiss, activate Brian Shouse.
DEM REBELS reserve Bob Howry, activate Ted Lilly.
DEM REBELS reserve Trevor Hoffman, activate Scott Olsen.
DEM REBELS reserve Greg Norton, activate Brian Giles.
KENNDOZA LINE reserve Ian Stewart, activate Rafael Soriano.
DOORMATTS reserve Omar Quintanilla, activate John Lannan.
DOORMATTS reserve Ubaldo Jimenez, activate Ben Sheets.
DOORMATTS reserve Tyler Yates, activate Jair Jurrjens.
CLOWNS reserve Jerry Hairston, activate Chris Burke.
CLOWNS reserve Jon Lieber, activate Chris Volstad.
REVENGE reserve Wily Mo Pena, activate Rich Aurelia.
REVENGE reserve Aaron Boone, activate Luis Gonzalez.
REVENGE reserve Ryan Church, activate Scott Podsednik.
REVENGE reserve Brian Moehler, activate Chad Gaudin.
GRAGING BULLS reserve Charlie Morton, activate Jamie Garcia.
STONES reserve Johan Santana, activate Carlos Marmol.
STONES reserve Mitch Stetter, activate Jose Valverde.
STONES reserve Jorge Campillo, activate David Riske.
STONES reserve Javier Valentin, activate Paul LoDuca.
RUFFINS reserve Jason Isringhausen, activate Jamie Moyer.
RED HOTS reseve Paul Maholm, activate Cesar Izturis.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Joel Pinero, activate Jo-Jo Reyes.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Travis Denker, activate Eugenio Valez.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Scott Schoenweiss, activate Brian Shouse.
DEM REBELS reserve Bob Howry, activate Ted Lilly.
DEM REBELS reserve Trevor Hoffman, activate Scott Olsen.
DEM REBELS reserve Greg Norton, activate Brian Giles.
KENNDOZA LINE reserve Ian Stewart, activate Rafael Soriano.
DOORMATTS reserve Omar Quintanilla, activate John Lannan.
DOORMATTS reserve Ubaldo Jimenez, activate Ben Sheets.
DOORMATTS reserve Tyler Yates, activate Jair Jurrjens.
CLOWNS reserve Jerry Hairston, activate Chris Burke.
CLOWNS reserve Jon Lieber, activate Chris Volstad.
REVENGE reserve Wily Mo Pena, activate Rich Aurelia.
REVENGE reserve Aaron Boone, activate Luis Gonzalez.
REVENGE reserve Ryan Church, activate Scott Podsednik.
REVENGE reserve Brian Moehler, activate Chad Gaudin.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Stones and Kenndoza Combine on 16-Player Blockbuster
Johan Santana wasn't around long enough to be fitted for his Kenndoza Line uniform, as the Line sent him to Steve's Stones as part of an 8-for-8 trade.
Along with Santana (.48-10+), the Stones received catcher Russell Martin (.10-08), first baseman Albert Pujols (.41-10), second baseman Kaz Matsui (.01-08), outfielder Randy Winn (.24-10+), and pitchers Jorge Campillo (.06-10+), Luis Ayala (.02-10+), and David Riske (.02-10+).
Going from the Stones to Kenndoza are outfielder Matt Kemp (.05-09+), infielder Geoff Blum (.10-10+), catcher(?) Mike Rebelo (.01-10+), pitchers Tim Lincecum (.10-09+), Yovani Gallardo (.10-09x), and prospects Ian Stewart (.05-10x), Alcides Escobar (.02-Mx), and Pedro Alvarez (.05-Mx).
Along with Santana (.48-10+), the Stones received catcher Russell Martin (.10-08), first baseman Albert Pujols (.41-10), second baseman Kaz Matsui (.01-08), outfielder Randy Winn (.24-10+), and pitchers Jorge Campillo (.06-10+), Luis Ayala (.02-10+), and David Riske (.02-10+).
Going from the Stones to Kenndoza are outfielder Matt Kemp (.05-09+), infielder Geoff Blum (.10-10+), catcher(?) Mike Rebelo (.01-10+), pitchers Tim Lincecum (.10-09+), Yovani Gallardo (.10-09x), and prospects Ian Stewart (.05-10x), Alcides Escobar (.02-Mx), and Pedro Alvarez (.05-Mx).
YES!
Addendum to previous All-Star Game post:
He gone! Carlos (NL) whiffs Carlos (AL) to send it to the 14th.
He gone! Carlos (NL) whiffs Carlos (AL) to send it to the 14th.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
All-Star Grumblings
As I sit here watching a very entertaining All-Star contest carry into the 13th inning, I wonder (once again):
- Why can't we start these games at a reasonable time? The Hall of Famer opening was nice, but by the time it was done, it was damn near 8:00 Central. My kids were enjoying the heck out of the game, but I had to send the two youngest to bed before we ever reached the 9th. I know it's an event and all, but they've got an early call for day camp in the AM, and 10:00 was our cutoff. It's a shame they had to miss all this.
- If it's so important that guys like Kazmir and Webb not get in the game, and if using Marmol is such a scary proposition, why are they on the team? If a guy is starts the Sunday before the AS game, give him an "honorary" slot and put a usable pitcher on the roster.
- After the last time we had an extra inning tie, a big deal was made about making the game mean something by giving home field advantage to the AS winner. I've never understood how that action was supposed to prevent ties, but now that we're possibly in the situation again, who gets home field advantage if we do, in fact, end in a tie?
At least Dennis Cook may have (hopefully) saved us from the "Uggla Loss for the NL" headlines.
Go Nationals!
Red Hots and Kenndoza Combine on 2-Player Blockbuster
THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout! With just over two weeks left until the trading deadline, Kenndoza Line and Mo's Red Hots have teamed up on a good old fashioned blockbuster, trading one of the league's top pitchers for one of the league's best hitters.
In the deal, the Red Hots send starting pitcher Johan Santana (.48-10+) to Kenndoza for second baseman Chase Utley (.53-10+).
The Red Hots have been surging in the standings lately, and find themselves only 14 points out of first. The trade comes on the heels of their stunning .55 acquisition of CC Sabathia, a pitcher who can step into Santana's shoes, and allows the Hots' to significantly upgrade their hitting without impacting their starting rotation.
Time will tell whether Kenndoza acquired Santana as an expensive but solid keeper for 2009, or whether they'll flip him to one of the losers in the Sabathia sweepstakes for a set of cheaper keepers.
Regardless, it's refreshingly rare to see a deal so evenly-balanced talent-wise this late in the season.
For their associated moves, the Red Hots reserved Cesar Izturis and activated Sabathia, while Kenndoza reserved Shawn Hill and activate Angel Berroa.
In the deal, the Red Hots send starting pitcher Johan Santana (.48-10+) to Kenndoza for second baseman Chase Utley (.53-10+).
The Red Hots have been surging in the standings lately, and find themselves only 14 points out of first. The trade comes on the heels of their stunning .55 acquisition of CC Sabathia, a pitcher who can step into Santana's shoes, and allows the Hots' to significantly upgrade their hitting without impacting their starting rotation.
Time will tell whether Kenndoza acquired Santana as an expensive but solid keeper for 2009, or whether they'll flip him to one of the losers in the Sabathia sweepstakes for a set of cheaper keepers.
Regardless, it's refreshingly rare to see a deal so evenly-balanced talent-wise this late in the season.
For their associated moves, the Red Hots reserved Cesar Izturis and activated Sabathia, while Kenndoza reserved Shawn Hill and activate Angel Berroa.
Revenge Add Spare Parts in Deal with Clowns
Morkertzuma's Revenge, fighting for a championship in their first CFCL season, have picked up a couple veteran role players who can fill in down the stretch.
In a deal completed yesterday, the Revenge sent pitching prospect Brett Sinkbeil (.02-Mx) to the Candy Colored Clowns for outfielder Luis Gonzalez (.05-10+) and infielder Rich Aurelia (.01-08).
The Revenge released Jason Perry and the Clowns activated Blake DeWitt in their associated moves.
In a deal completed yesterday, the Revenge sent pitching prospect Brett Sinkbeil (.02-Mx) to the Candy Colored Clowns for outfielder Luis Gonzalez (.05-10+) and infielder Rich Aurelia (.01-08).
The Revenge released Jason Perry and the Clowns activated Blake DeWitt in their associated moves.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Salary Cap Increase
Tomorrow is All Star Game Tuesday, which means 1) we're in the middle of a period during which no meaningful baseball will be played, and 2) the CFCL in-season salary cap increases to $3.50. It will stay at that level until September 1, when it nudges up to 3.60 for the final month or so of the season.
Some clarification on what the salary increase means ... or more specifically, what it doesn't mean.
It does not mean that you can make roster moves on Tuesday in order to take advantage of the increased salary room - Tuesday is not a transaction day.
Nor does it mean that you were able to make roster moves on Monday (our usual transaction day) that put you over the $3.00 cap with the anticipation that your roster would become legal when the cap increases on Tuesday.
Although the cap technically increases on Tuesday, the earliest you can make roster moves to take advantage of it is on Friday (aside from a trade, which can be effective any day).
For clarification, please refer to the Constitution: "The fact that the salary cap may increase in the middle of a transaction period does not imply that mid-week roster moves are permitted in order to take advantage of the higher cap."
Some clarification on what the salary increase means ... or more specifically, what it doesn't mean.
It does not mean that you can make roster moves on Tuesday in order to take advantage of the increased salary room - Tuesday is not a transaction day.
Nor does it mean that you were able to make roster moves on Monday (our usual transaction day) that put you over the $3.00 cap with the anticipation that your roster would become legal when the cap increases on Tuesday.
Although the cap technically increases on Tuesday, the earliest you can make roster moves to take advantage of it is on Friday (aside from a trade, which can be effective any day).
For clarification, please refer to the Constitution: "The fact that the salary cap may increase in the middle of a transaction period does not imply that mid-week roster moves are permitted in order to take advantage of the higher cap."
Roster Moves for July 14, 2008
July 14
STONES reserve Micah Owings, activate David Weathers.
RED HOTS reserve John Grabow, activate Paul Maholm.
RED HOTS reserve Jason Marquis, activate Bronson Arroyo.
RED HOTS reserve Dout Waechter, activate Joel Hanrahan.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Kevin Correia, activate Braden Looper.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Jo-Jo Reyes, activate Bill Bray.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Brian Shouse, activate Scott Schoenweiss.
DEM REBELS reserve Brian Giles, activate Angel Pagan.
DEM REBELS reserve Scott Olsen, activate Bob Howry.
GRAGING BULLS reserve John Maine, activate Johnny Cueto.
KENNDOZA LINE reserve Angel Berroa, activate Kaz Matsui.
RUFFINS reserve Roger Bernadina, activate Seth Smith.
RUFFINS reserve Aaron Harang, activate Doug Davis.
STONES reserve Micah Owings, activate David Weathers.
RED HOTS reserve John Grabow, activate Paul Maholm.
RED HOTS reserve Jason Marquis, activate Bronson Arroyo.
RED HOTS reserve Dout Waechter, activate Joel Hanrahan.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Kevin Correia, activate Braden Looper.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Jo-Jo Reyes, activate Bill Bray.
COPPERFIELDS reserve Brian Shouse, activate Scott Schoenweiss.
DEM REBELS reserve Brian Giles, activate Angel Pagan.
DEM REBELS reserve Scott Olsen, activate Bob Howry.
GRAGING BULLS reserve John Maine, activate Johnny Cueto.
KENNDOZA LINE reserve Angel Berroa, activate Kaz Matsui.
RUFFINS reserve Roger Bernadina, activate Seth Smith.
RUFFINS reserve Aaron Harang, activate Doug Davis.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
FAAB Results for July 13, 2008
The following players were acquired via Free Agent Bid today:
CC Sabathia
.55 Red Hots (release Alex Gonzalez)
.44 Bulls (Josh Donaldson)
.43 Stones (Tony Abreu)
.36 Copperfields (Tony Armas)
.32 Revenge (Mark Prior)
.28 Kenndoza Line (Anthony Reyes)
.25 Dem Rebels (Brandon Backe)
Rich Harden
.37 Dem Rebels (release Norris Hopper)
.35 Stones (Tony Abreu)
.34 Bulls (Josh Donaldson)
.32 Ruffins (Omar Vizquel)
.26 Copperfields (Brad Ausmus)
.24 Kenndoza Line (Anthony Reyes)
.24 Revenge (Mark Prior)
.21 Clowns (Jon Lieber)
Chad Gaudin
.11 Revenge (release Mark Mulder)
.06 Copperfields (Logan Kensing)
.05 Bulls (Cole Rohrbough)
Chan Ho Park
.05 Stones (release Tony Abreu)
Scott Podsednik
.05 Revenge (release Mark Prior)
Anibal Sanchez
.06 DoorMatts (release Burke Badenhop)
Jhoulys Chacin
.05 DoorMatts (release Trot Nixon)
CC Sabathia
.55 Red Hots (release Alex Gonzalez)
.44 Bulls (Josh Donaldson)
.43 Stones (Tony Abreu)
.36 Copperfields (Tony Armas)
.32 Revenge (Mark Prior)
.28 Kenndoza Line (Anthony Reyes)
.25 Dem Rebels (Brandon Backe)
Rich Harden
.37 Dem Rebels (release Norris Hopper)
.35 Stones (Tony Abreu)
.34 Bulls (Josh Donaldson)
.32 Ruffins (Omar Vizquel)
.26 Copperfields (Brad Ausmus)
.24 Kenndoza Line (Anthony Reyes)
.24 Revenge (Mark Prior)
.21 Clowns (Jon Lieber)
Chad Gaudin
.11 Revenge (release Mark Mulder)
.06 Copperfields (Logan Kensing)
.05 Bulls (Cole Rohrbough)
Chan Ho Park
.05 Stones (release Tony Abreu)
Scott Podsednik
.05 Revenge (release Mark Prior)
Anibal Sanchez
.06 DoorMatts (release Burke Badenhop)
Jhoulys Chacin
.05 DoorMatts (release Trot Nixon)
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