If you haven't heard this news, a fantasy baseball blog is a grossly impersonal way to find out, however duty requires that I post this. I got a call this morning informing me that Dale Johnson passed away last night - the same night he won his 3rd FNFT Championship.
I don't have many details. He apparently fell ill early last night after walking his dog and called 911. From there, his life was in God's hands.
Dale joined FNFT in 1993. He played every year except for one-year sabbaticals in 1994 and 2004. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Millers Maulers FNFT Champs
There's a new modern day king of FNFT - and a new Buffalo Bills. Dale's Millers Maulers have defeated Jake's Wretching Weenergies four games to one to win to the 2008 FNFT World Series. It is Dale's 3rd FNFT crown and second in four years. Jake has now lost three of the last four FNFT Worlds Series.
And oh, by the way, the first ever FNFT wild card team won the FNFT Championship.
And oh, by the way, the first ever FNFT wild card team won the FNFT Championship.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Game 5
As the offenses continue to sputter, the FNFT World Series comes down to pitching once again. Dale holds a somewhat comfortable 34-10 lead heading into today's games. He has Chris Young of San Diego pitching tonight against Washington. Jake counters with Scott Kazmir of Tampa Bay who pitches this afternoon at home against Minnesota. Jake obviously needs a good to great game out of Kaznir to keep his World Series hopes alive.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Game 3 Final
Alright. I lied. Actually, I was working instead of blogging tonight.
By my unofficial count, I have it:
Jake - 38 + 7 (D Lee) = 45
Dale - 33 + 9 (Soriano) + 4 (Soto) + 5 (A Ramirez) = 51
It appears that Dale's Cubs did a bit more hitting than Jake's Cub. Dale will win Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead.
I need to go into work early tomorrow, so I probably won't be able to post an update until tomorrow night.
Game 4 is Tuesday.
By my unofficial count, I have it:
Jake - 38 + 7 (D Lee) = 45
Dale - 33 + 9 (Soriano) + 4 (Soto) + 5 (A Ramirez) = 51
It appears that Dale's Cubs did a bit more hitting than Jake's Cub. Dale will win Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead.
I need to go into work early tomorrow, so I probably won't be able to post an update until tomorrow night.
Game 4 is Tuesday.
What a Mess
Like most of the rest of he country, the FNFT World Series is being turned on its head because of inclement weather.
As of now Jake holds a slim 38-33 lead in Game 3. He still gets points from Derrek Lee who plays tonight against Houston, right here under the roof in Wrigley Field North. Chipper Jones sat out yesterday's double header with a sore back, so he will take a zero.
Dale still gets four hitters from today's games: Geovany Soto, Aramis Ramirez, and Alfonso Soriano, all of the Cubs, and Curtis Granderson of the Tigers. The Tigers rained out a double header yesterday and have another slated for today, but from the looks of the weather forecast it's very iffy as to whether they will get either game in. If the games are rained out again, Dale will take a zero for Granderson.
I'll very likely have live blog updates tonight on the Cubs-Astros game.
As of now Jake holds a slim 38-33 lead in Game 3. He still gets points from Derrek Lee who plays tonight against Houston, right here under the roof in Wrigley Field North. Chipper Jones sat out yesterday's double header with a sore back, so he will take a zero.
Dale still gets four hitters from today's games: Geovany Soto, Aramis Ramirez, and Alfonso Soriano, all of the Cubs, and Curtis Granderson of the Tigers. The Tigers rained out a double header yesterday and have another slated for today, but from the looks of the weather forecast it's very iffy as to whether they will get either game in. If the games are rained out again, Dale will take a zero for Granderson.
I'll very likely have live blog updates tonight on the Cubs-Astros game.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Rain 3
This could be the lowest scoring FNFT World Series ever. After a night of many rainouts, Dale has a 25-10 lead going into today's games.
Apparently scared off by recent bad outings, Jake kept Brandon Webb down in his rotation and instead opted for Cole Hamels against the feeble hitting Brewers. Webb posted a 23 on Friday night which will probably go to waste. Hamels is slated to pitch tonight and the weather forecast in Philly look favorable. Jake also gets a relief pitcher and five hitters who were rained out on Friday.
Dale's ace Jake Peavy took the mound on Friday and tallied a sub-par 2 points. A 12 point game by Adrian Gonzalez accounts for most of his lead heading into Saturday. Dale still will get points from four hitters plus his RP.
The Cubs' game against Houston, which affects three of Dale's hitters and one of Jake's, is already postponed today. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, assuming that the power is on at Minute Maid Park and that they've had the roof closed the past couple of days. There is a provision in the FNFT rules to use Sunday games if both Friday and Saturday games are rained out so it appears that Game 3 may not be completely settled until Sunday night.
CNN actually had this picture posted on their homepage this morning - front and center. It continues to amaze me how the lines between the mainstream media and the National Enquirer have blurred.
Apparently scared off by recent bad outings, Jake kept Brandon Webb down in his rotation and instead opted for Cole Hamels against the feeble hitting Brewers. Webb posted a 23 on Friday night which will probably go to waste. Hamels is slated to pitch tonight and the weather forecast in Philly look favorable. Jake also gets a relief pitcher and five hitters who were rained out on Friday.
Dale's ace Jake Peavy took the mound on Friday and tallied a sub-par 2 points. A 12 point game by Adrian Gonzalez accounts for most of his lead heading into Saturday. Dale still will get points from four hitters plus his RP.
The Cubs' game against Houston, which affects three of Dale's hitters and one of Jake's, is already postponed today. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, assuming that the power is on at Minute Maid Park and that they've had the roof closed the past couple of days. There is a provision in the FNFT rules to use Sunday games if both Friday and Saturday games are rained out so it appears that Game 3 may not be completely settled until Sunday night.
CNN actually had this picture posted on their homepage this morning - front and center. It continues to amaze me how the lines between the mainstream media and the National Enquirer have blurred.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Game 2 Update
Josh Beckett has scored 15 points in his game tonight against Tampa Bay. That's not enough for Dale to catch Jake. Baring a total meltdown by Joakim Soria or Hong-Chih Kuo, Jake is going to even the Series at one game apiece. Jake leads 45-32. He also still gets his reliever. If neither Soria nor Kuo pitch, it will be 5 points from Matt Capps.
Game 3 is Friday.
Game 3 is Friday.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Game 1 Deadlock
Sorry for the bit of radio silence the last couple of days. Been busy with the rest of my life.
The 2008 FNFT World Series has started, but Jake and Dale's offenses have not. Jake takes a 14-11 advantage into today's games. Both teams' aces take the mound: Brandon Webb (ARI) for Jake who pitches this afternoon in LA against the Dodgers, and Jake Peavy (SD) for Dale who goes tonight against the Brewers. Also throw relief pitchers into the mix for both teams. Jake would take a -2 from Grant Balfour unless Joakim Soria (KC) pitches tonight.
The 2008 FNFT World Series has started, but Jake and Dale's offenses have not. Jake takes a 14-11 advantage into today's games. Both teams' aces take the mound: Brandon Webb (ARI) for Jake who pitches this afternoon in LA against the Dodgers, and Jake Peavy (SD) for Dale who goes tonight against the Brewers. Also throw relief pitchers into the mix for both teams. Jake would take a -2 from Grant Balfour unless Joakim Soria (KC) pitches tonight.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Game 5
The fat lady isn't singing, but she's on stage and ready to go. Jake taken a 75-42 lead after Tuesday night's games.
Connor still gets his starting pitcher Edwin Jackson of Tampa Bay. Jackson (11-8, 3.81) is at home tonight against the Yankees. He also gets hitters Kevin Youkolis and Carlos Quentin and a reliefe pitcher; either Joe Nathan (MIN), Francisco Cordero (CIN), or Seth McClung (MIL). Youkolis was scratched from last night's game with back spasms and is listed as questionable for tonight. Quentin sat out last night due to a sore left forearm and is also listed as questionable tonight.
Jake would still get points for Chritian Guzman and Chipper Jones. Guzman was given a routine night off on Tuesday and is expected back in the lineup tonight. Jones however was scratched from last night's game with a sore knee and Manager Bobby Cox has already said that he will not play on Wednesday.
33 points is the difference. Barring a gem by Edwin Jackson, Jake will be going on to his third World Series in the last four years and would play a rematch of the 2005 Series against Dale.
Connor still gets his starting pitcher Edwin Jackson of Tampa Bay. Jackson (11-8, 3.81) is at home tonight against the Yankees. He also gets hitters Kevin Youkolis and Carlos Quentin and a reliefe pitcher; either Joe Nathan (MIN), Francisco Cordero (CIN), or Seth McClung (MIL). Youkolis was scratched from last night's game with back spasms and is listed as questionable for tonight. Quentin sat out last night due to a sore left forearm and is also listed as questionable tonight.
Jake would still get points for Chritian Guzman and Chipper Jones. Guzman was given a routine night off on Tuesday and is expected back in the lineup tonight. Jones however was scratched from last night's game with a sore knee and Manager Bobby Cox has already said that he will not play on Wednesday.
33 points is the difference. Barring a gem by Edwin Jackson, Jake will be going on to his third World Series in the last four years and would play a rematch of the 2005 Series against Dale.
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