And Down The Stretch They Come!

Heading into the final week of August, the Kenndoza Line holds a commanding 12 point lead over the second place DoorMatts. Or is it commanding? Let's take a look.

Looking at the various categories and the points in play we find:

On Base Percentage:
Line is .002 ahead of Copperfields - potential 1 point loss
DoorMatts .0076 behind Bulls - no point gain

Runs:
Line 19 ahead of Bulls - no point loss
DoorMatts 2 behind Copperfields - potential one point gain

RBI:
Line 1 behind Copperfields - potential one point gain
DoorMatts 62 behind Line - no point gain

Stolen Bases:
Line 14 ahead of Revenge - no point loss
DoorMatts 4 behind Revenge - potential one point gain

Total Bases:
Line 13 behind Clowns - potential one point gain
DoorMatts 24 behind Copperfields - no point gain

So far, based on offense the Line could drop one point closer to the Matts (and have an 11 point lead). But let's look at the pitching categories. Now here's where it gets fun.

ERA:
Line .04 ahead of DoorMatts - potential one point loss
DoorMatts .04 behind Line - potential one point gain

Hold/Save:
Line 2 ahead of DoorMatts - potential one point loss
DoorMatts 2 behind Line - potential one point gain

K/BB:
Line .251 ahead of Copperfields - no point loss
DoorMatts .085 behind Copperfields - potential one point gain

Quality Starts:
Line 2 ahead of Revenge - potential one point loss
DoorMatts 16 ahead of Line - no point gain

WHIP:
Line .04 ahead of DoorMatts - potential one point loss
DoorMatts .04 behind Line - potential one point gain

With the above assumptions the total point swing is Line losing 3 points and DoorMatts gaining 6 points. That still leaves the Line with the title by three points.

Of course Gene Mauch, Leo Durocher, Willie Randolph/Jerry Manuel could talk volumes of insurmountable leads.

The rest of the league, aside from the Hots and MooreBetter, is jockeying for position to finish in or out of the money or closer to the sweet spot for maximum HTD.

Enjoy the ride.

One Shopping Day Left

The end of August brings about some adjustments to the business in the CFCL.

First of all, you have One Shopping Day left to acquire a free agent at an 11+ contract. Any players acquired in September will be assigned an "S" contract and will be released from the CFCL Roster at the end of the season. So next Sunday (August 30th) is it if you want to get someone and keep them for your future.

The teams still with a budget are:

Ruffins .51
Bulls .40
Revenge .24
DoorMatts .18
Kenndoza .17
MooreBetter .12
Dem Rebels .08
Red Hots .05

Out of Cash:
Clowns
Copperfields

Also, as of September 1st, the salary cap increases to 3.60 (up from 3.50 since the All-Star break).

And finally, in September you are allowed a September Roster Expansion (SRE) move. Your total roster still is 40 players, however if you want you can have 24 active and 16 reserve. The SRE is essentially another utility player since it can be either offense (any position) or pitcher. You are not required to utilize the SRE, it's just something you can take advantage of if you want.

When you have a chance, mosey over to the Forums and weigh in on your favorite all-time snack.

Welcome back, John

John Smoltz
Revenge .06 (Blanco)

Brandon Allen
Revenge .08 (Whitesell)

Trever Miller
Kenndoza Line .07 (J. Zimmerman)