2011 FGM Power Rankings

[Colby]

Just Curious... how did I end up with your mistake on my team?

Medlen was signed as a FA by the Orioles (or Cubs and was traded?).  You'll have to search the transaction history.   The Pirates signed him after he was dropped (immediately when he was being put on the shelf for TJ surgery) last August.  I recall the Cardinals dropped him just before that.

[shooter47]

Medlen was signed as a FA by the Orioles (or Cubs and was traded?).  You'll have to search the transaction history.   The Pirates signed him after he was dropped (immediately when he was being put on the shelf for TJ surgery) last August.  I recall the Cardinals dropped him just before that.

Just went back and found it.  Huskerfan signed him as an FA in February of this year.  Man did he make a bunch of crappy signings for the Orioles in his short tenure.  I dont know what was worse this signing or the Mora deal... also don't get why he said 3yrs at 6M for Medlen and 4Yrs at 13M for Mora.... must not have known how the bidding process worked.  Would really be nice to not have these two contracts.

[rcankosy]

Just went back and found it.  Huskerfan signed him as an FA in February of this year.  Man did he make a bunch of crappy signings for the Orioles in his short tenure.  I dont know what was worse this signing or the Mora deal... also don't get why he said 3yrs at 6M for Medlen and 4Yrs at 13M for Mora.... must not have known how the bidding process worked.  Would really be nice to not have these two contracts.

You could cut them.  Imo, we have a team-friendly policy in terms of the cap effects of releasing players, especially if you cut them after the trade deadline.

[Colby]

You could cut them.  Imo, we have a team-friendly policy in terms of the cap effects of releasing players, especially if you cut them after the trade deadline.

Agreed.  Unlike MLB where contracts are 100% guaranteed, you are given a bit of a break here because: A) It's fantasy baseball, B) Your predecessors.

[shooter47]

You could cut them.  Imo, we have a team-friendly policy in terms of the cap effects of releasing players, especially if you cut them after the trade deadline.

I know I can cut them for a discount.  Just gotta wait til the deadline to do it.  I have a few prospects I would like to sign but don't have the roster spots right now so its just kind of frustrating.

[rcankosy]

I know I can cut them for a discount.  Just gotta wait til the deadline to do it.  I have a few prospects I would like to sign but don't have the roster spots right now so its just kind of frustrating.

You can cut them now, but you would have to absorb 90% of their salary for this year as opposed to 75% after the deadline.

[MOLI643]

bad week for arizona        

[Colby]

Thanks to Corey who sent me the updated standings with my iPhone acting up.  We still need to settle the issue with several teams having 7, 9, or 10 GP this past week.

Grades: [Score, Batting, Pitching]

Week 13 Power Rankings
1) - (82-14) [94.47%/A-/A] - Phillies continue to dominate and deserve #1 spot (3)
2) - (64-32) [93.13%/A/A-] - Pitching staff rivals the Phillies with Verlander (-1)
3) - (76-20) [92.23%/A/B] - Best week of the year for LA teams (-1)
4) - (71-25) [91.93%/A/B] - Horrible week for Rockies sends them closer to NLWC race (-1)
5) - (76-20) [89.43%/B+/A-] -
6) - (79-17) [88.70%/B+/B] - 2nd best record in NL/MLB, lower rank here w/o Pujols
7) - (71-25) [87.73%/B/A-] - Cards are now tied for NL WC
8) - (71-25) [87.40%/A-/B] -
9) - (54-42) [86.13%/B/B] - Werth acquisition could push Indians to playoffs (2)
10) - (61-36) [85.00%/B/B] - Blue Jays hold AL wildcard lead by a few games
11) - (54-41) [84.57%/B/B] - 17 back in NL East, 16 back in NL WC… some ground to make up (2)
12) - (62-34) [84.53%/B+/C+] - Downgrades for sure, but Helton and Swisher will aid the lineup's loss of Holliday (-3)
13) - (55-41) [83.53%/B/C+] - Losing weeks are preventing Rangers from AL WC (-1)
14) - (53-44) [80.23%/B/C] - Disaster week 12 for possible NL WC team
15) - (50-46) [79.90%/C/B] - Up and down season for ChiSox as they go 0-8
16) - (40-56) [79.13%/C+/C+] - Solid week for out-of-race Rays with Longoria hitting 4 HR (3)
17) - (48-48) [78.43%/C+/C+] -
18) - (54-44) [77.51%/C/B] - Red Sox find themselves a week back from AL WC
19) - (41-55) [77.13%/C+/C] - Total points on board with NL WC race but team finds ways to lose (-3)
20) - (28-68) [75.70%/C/C] - Best under-40 win team in the league
21) - (56-40) [74.00%/C/C] - Worst over-55 win team in the league thanks to firesale (1)
22) - (47-49) [72.83%/C/C] -  (-1)
23) - (24-72) [71.98%/D/B] - Giants jockeying for #3 pick…
24) - (21-75) [70.53%/C/D] -
25) - (25-70) [67.43%/D/D] -
26) - (24-72) [66.43%/D/D] - 6-2 week for Angels?!
27) - (22-74) [58.04%/F/D] -
28) - (19-77) [57.87%/F/F] - Padres lead #3 pick race by 2 games
29) - (7-87) [49.47%/F/F] -
30) - (5-91) [48.17%/F/F] - Nats are now only two games "ahead" of O's in #1 pick race

[OUDAN]

WHAT I GOT UNDEFEATED AGAIN AND DROP!!!! BS!!!!! HAHAHA 

[papps]

WHAT I GOT UNDEFEATED AGAIN AND DROP!!!! BS!!!!! HAHAHA 

You lost a three game set to the Fightin Phils last week