See: George Sherrill, Nate McLouth, Jorge Campillo and Josh Hamilton…actual quote from 3/21 “Hamilton will finish the season as a top 20 player overall.”
But today, I figured I would go the opposite way. There are plenty, well a couple of things I messed up on these first two months of the baseball season. Today, I’ll offer up my mea culpa.
Gary Sheffield-The big one, so I might as well get it out of the way. I wasted a third round draft pick on him in my mixed league, so it’s a wonder I’m still in first place. I took him before the likes of Ian Kinsler, Justin Morneau and Derek Lee. IDIOT!!
Derek Lee-Speak of the devil. I had Mr. Lee ranked 10th in my NL first baseman rankings.
Jon Rauch-“Some guys are just meant to be setup men.” Rauch is 11 for 13 in save opportunities and might not relinquish the role if and when Chad Cordero comes back.
Travis Hafner-“Hafner is going to be a monster this year.” He’s been a monster allright.
Manny Corpas-“I consider him a top 10 closer, if not a top 5.” Yeah, about that….
Ted Lilly-“He is an 11th round steal!” Yeah, I said that.
Lastings Milledge-“Milledge is a talent.” I then proceeded to spend 12 dollars on him in my NL only draft. OOOOFF!
Boof Bonser and Ubaldo Jimenez-Third year breakout pitchers!! Not quite.
Delmon Young-Round 5 of my AL only draft. Before Jim Thome, Alex Gordon, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Youkilis. For my efforts, ZERO HOME RUNS, tied with Victor Martinez (who, I must add, I didn’t touch in any of my leagues…toot toot)
On to the YEA OR NAY!
YEA: To CBS!!! Are you ready for some live, unadulterated EliteXC!!! On network TV! For the whole world to see!!! Kimbo Slice in your living room!! Saturday at 9:00!! Don’t put the kids to bed just yet!! “Johnny, have you ever seen a man get a lacerated spleen?”
NAY: To this guy. Talk about a blow to your ego. Deny it all he wants, this guy has to be embarrassed.
YEA: To the return of Eric Chavez!! All together now: ‘Who cares?’
NAY: To Cristian Guzman. The Guz is on pace for 200 hits and 100 runs scored. SELL SELL SELL SELL!!!!
YEA: To Hank Blalock, who is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome in his wrist. We all know what he was doing with his free time while on the DL. You go Hank!
NAY: To Chris Young, the pitcher. Young still can’t taste food. He still has no sense of smell. He still has a crack in his skull, so doctors say there is still a chance for a brain infection. Think Albert Pujols hits the ball hard or what?
YEA: To Alexi Casilla. He’s not Lou Gehrig, but Nick Punto easily could be Wally Pipp. Casilla is probably available in your AL only league and he’s doing well.
NAY: To hottie Kristen Bell. Bell, who you might remember from “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, says that she has saved her Catholic school uniform for 10 years and plans on whipping it out on her wedding night. I’m really regretting turning down her marriage proposal. Stupid!
YEA: To John Danks and Edinson Volquez. Think the Rangers wouldn’t mind having these two guys in their rotation as opposed to Sidney Ponson and Scott Feldman?
NAY: I wish the Phillies told me I wasn’t allowed to kiss my wife during a game. I would gladly oblige.
YEA: And finally, a really, really grandiose YEA to Harvey Korman, who passed away this week. Korman was one of the funniest men ever. You may remember him as Hedley Lamar in ‘Blazing Saddles’ or from the Carol Burnett show. His rapport with the equally great Tim Conway will never be matched. Do yourself a favor and rent ‘Blazing Saddles’ this weekend.
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