K-Wood Reminder 2013

Here is a quick reminder that tomorrow (32 minutes from now) is K-Wood Day.  To win a $25 mlb.com gift card you just have to amass the most strikeouts ON YOUR ACTIVE ROSTER.

Previous winners were the Red Hots and Revenge.  Good luck!

Red Hots/Killers swing deal

The trading season flew into full force this morning with a couple of trades. The Red Hots and Killers opened with a seven player deal that saw a significant amount of salary switch sides. The Red Hots, with the Revenge squarely in their crosshairs, acquired James Loney (.21 12+), Shawn Marcum (.33 13+) and Marlon Byrd (.18 13+) from the Killers. The Red Hots sent Greg Dobbs (.05 13+), Homer Bailey (.01 13+), David Hernandez (.05 13+) and Roger Bernadina (.05 12+) to the Killers.

The deal puts the Red Hots in immediate jeopardy of the salary cap, but they gain some relief at noon today when the cap increases from 3.00 to 3.50.

Kennodoza does it again

The Kenndoza Line helped the Red Hots push for the title, trading offense and bullpen for the future.

Kenndoza Line trade Kyle McClellan (.10 12+), Carlos Lee (.25 12+) and Stephen Drew (.20 11+) to the Hots in exchange for Edward Mujica (.01 12+), Seth Smith (.05 11+) and the Hots 3rd round pick.

Red Hots Getting Serious

Continuing the momentum of their trade earlier today, the Red Hots made another deal this time taking on not All-Stars but significant payroll.


The Red Hots traded Dexter Fowler (.02 11+), Pedro Alvarez (.05 Mx), Alcides Escobar (.02 12x), Carlos Villanueva (.02 12+) to the Revenge in exchange for Aramis Ramirez (.26 11+), Lance Berkman (.30 12+), Orlando Cabrera (.10 12+), and Matt Lindstrom (.07 10).

All-Star Trading

Celebrating the All-Star Break, the Red Hots and Killers started bright and early consummating a deal involving six players and two All-Stars.



The Red Hots traded All-Star Yadier Molina (.06 12+), James Loney (.21 12+) and Scott Elbert (.05 12+) to the Killers in exchange for All-Star Ryan Braun (.12 11!), Henry Blanco (.05 12+) and Andres Torres (.05 12+).

Trading and More Trading

The Twin Killers and Mo's Red Hots teamed up on an interesting deal.



Working on the assumption that championships are won with Molinas, the Red Hots acquired catcher Bengie Molina (.08 10) [joining his brother Yadier where they will now fist fight it out for starting time] along with Aaron Rowand (.08 12+) and the consistent Ryan Dempster (.15 10).



The Killers got rid of expiring contracts and picked up some young talented pitching and the Kenndoza Line Dream Boy. Officially they picked up Tyler Clippard (.02 12+), Kris Medlin (.05 12+) and Russell Martin (.14 12+).

Clowns and Red Hots Continue Trading Trend

The Candy Colored Clowns added to their young phenom stable today when they acquired Jennry Mejia (.05 12+) from the Red Hots in exchange for Clint Barmes (.03 11+). The Red Hots were able to add some versatility to their lineup with Barmes who qualifies at both SS and 2B.

First Blockbuster Deal of 2010

In a trade that will no doubt send shock waves through the league, Dem Rebels and Red Hots conspired on a deal.

Dem Rebels in an effort to have an actual shortstop with playing time on their roster acquired Ronny Cedeno from the Red Hots in exchange for the currently underperforming Melky Cabrera.

The Trades Just Keep on Flowing

Mo's Red Hots and Dem Rebels completed a deal today that frees up some salary for the Rebels and solidifies the bullpen for the Hots.

Dem Rebels trade Jonathon Broxton (.17 11+) to the Red Hots for J.A. Happ (.01 11+), Leo Nunez (.01 11+) and six poker lessons.

In 1st and Determined to Stay There

The Kenndoza Line and Red Hots shook hands from across the standings on a deal earlier tonight.

Shoring up their offense, the Line acquired Cub Killer Carlos Lee. The Red Hots looking to build a small dynasty in the future acquired Pedro Alvarez, Gaby Sanchez and Alcides Escobar.

The make room on his roster, the Red Hots released Micah Owings and Drew Sutton.

Making a Run

In a trade reported earlier this morning:

The Copperfields trade Prince Fielder, Dexter Fowler, Hong Chi Kuo and Brett Myers to the Red Hots for Chase Utley, Ryan Zimmerman and Javier Vazquez.

Congratulations, Stones!

Steve's Stones capped off a commanding 2nd half performance by winning the second championship in franchise history, joining David's Copperfields, Dem Rebels, David's Ruffins, and Eric's Lambchops as the only two-time league champs.

At the season's halfway point, the Stones held a slim 1.5 point lead, only recently having moved into the top spot. A week later, the lead had grown to 12.5 points, and for the rest of the season never fell below 8.5 points. The Stone's final 12.5 point margin of victory was the third highest ever, and marked just the 4th time in the CFCL's 25-year history that the Champion finished with a double-digit lead over the second place team.

Speaking of the second place team, back when the Stones were beginning their second half surge, Mo's Red Hots sat in 8th place. However, while teams above them in the standings turned toward next year and started dumping, the Red Hots went to work on their current squad, adding talent via trades and free agent acquisitions, and began a surge of their own. Over the next five periods they picked up 20 points and injected themselves into the pennant race. They fell short in the end, but deserve kudos for their attempt.

Congrats to the Stones, nice try to the Hots, and thanks to everyone else for taking part in the CFCL's 25th season.

Red Hots Deal Again as Bulls Wave White Flag

In a stunning turn of events, the second-place Graging Bulls have apparently shifted focus toward 2009.

In a trade completed this morning, the Bulls send outfielder Xavier Nady (.09-10+), second baseman Orlando Hudson (.12-08), and reliever Saul Rivera (.05-10+) to Mo's Red Hots for outfielder Ryan Ludwick (.01-10+), reliever Jeff Samardjzia (.05-10+), and the Red Hot's 7th round Rotation Draft pick in 2009.

The trade is a study in contrasts, with the Red Hots going all out for this year, continuing a climb that has taken them from 9th place and 26 points out of first 5 periods ago to 5th place and only 9 points back. Meanwhile, despite starting the day only 5.5 points out of first place, the Bulls apparently feel they cannot make up the ground in the remaining two months. It marks the second time in 5 years the Bulls have gone into rebuilding mode while first place, and certainly a money spot, were within their reach.

Hots Improve Bullpen in Deal with Copperfields

Mo's Red Hots, who have been one of the more active teams leading up to the trade deadline, today completed their third trade in the last couple weeks.

In their latest deal, they acquired relievers Jonathon Broxton (.05-08) and Brian Shouse (.01-10+) from the Copperfields. In return, they sent bargain-priced pitchers Paul Maholm (.01-09+) and Hong-Chih Kuo (.01-10+) to the Coppers.

Red Hots and Clowns Complete Deal

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.

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.

Red Hots and Kenndoza Line Combine on Season's First Trade

It's been over two months since the last CFCL trade, but Mo's Red Hots and Kenndoza Line have started things back up with the first trade of the 2008 season. It's not a big one, but there's nothing wrong with starting small...

Kenndoza Line have sent outfielder Jim Edmonds (2-10+) to the Red Hots for pitcher Pat Misch (5-10+). The deal allows the Red Hots to send struggling outfielder Felix Pie down to the minors for some much-needed seasoning.

Red Hots - Bulls Trade

The deals keep coming, fast and furious.

In the lastest, the Graging Bulls send Brent Lillibridge (.05M) and their 5th round Rotation Draft pick in 2008 to Mo's Red Hots for the Hots' 7th and 15th round picks in the '08 Rotation Draft.

Red Hots - Clowns Trade

Mo's Red Hots and the Candy Colored Clowns have combined on the first deal of the CFCL pre-season, and the first in Clown history.

The Hots sent Kelly Johnson (.20D) and Jason Hirsh (.05D) to the Clowns for Chris Snyder (.01C) and Bronson Arroyo (.06C).