Sunday, August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010
It seems as though there have been plenty of pool participants in the past who've counted entirely too much on Albert Pujols's dominance of NL batting categories. Well, this would have been the year to do so, as Pujols not only leads in HR, RBI and runs, but he's in the running for the batting title as well. The primary beneficiary of Albert's tremendous 2010 is Jon Pauley, as he's the only one to pick Pujols in all three categories he's leading.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010
Ryan Howard missed almost three weeks due to injury, but he's still only six RBI behind Albert Pujols for the NL lead. Of course, there's a lot more that could happen with over a month remaining in the season, but the Pujols-Howard RBI race figures to have a major impact on the pool outcome.
With Jud Ehrbar capturing a solid lead in our standings this week, his hold on the top spot would be significantly impacted by a Howard run on the RBI crown. All else remaining equal, John Agnello would be the primary beneficiary of such a development, as this would vault him past Jud by just a few HBP.
With Jud Ehrbar capturing a solid lead in our standings this week, his hold on the top spot would be significantly impacted by a Howard run on the RBI crown. All else remaining equal, John Agnello would be the primary beneficiary of such a development, as this would vault him past Jud by just a few HBP.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
August 15, 2010
Quite a few new developments this week, including Alex Rodriguez taking over the AL RBI lead and a new unique pick—Ali Armstrong's selection of Adam Wainwright for NL ERA—but the big pool story is Aaron Smith.
Last Saturday, Aaron sat in 22nd place out of 23. Then, his unique pick of Joakim Soria for AL saves moved in and out of the money during the week. Meanwhile, Wainwright continued his torrid second half, notching his 17th win, tying Ubaldo Jimenez for the NL lead. But, both of these developments didn't come together until today's standings, resulting in 8th place in the pool for Smith.
John Agnello's quest to repeat continues, as he takes over first place by a few HBP over Jud Ehrbar, who very briefly held the top spot uncontested last Sunday.
Last Saturday, Aaron sat in 22nd place out of 23. Then, his unique pick of Joakim Soria for AL saves moved in and out of the money during the week. Meanwhile, Wainwright continued his torrid second half, notching his 17th win, tying Ubaldo Jimenez for the NL lead. But, both of these developments didn't come together until today's standings, resulting in 8th place in the pool for Smith.
John Agnello's quest to repeat continues, as he takes over first place by a few HBP over Jud Ehrbar, who very briefly held the top spot uncontested last Sunday.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
August 7, 2010
A few pretty significant changes this week: Derek Jeter moves into a tie for the AL runs lead, Albert Pujols moves past Ryan Howard for the NL RBI lead, and Heath Bell falls out of a tie with Brian Wilson for NL saves.
More importantly, David Jones goes from tied for first place on July 12, to 16th on July 23, then back to first just two weeks later. In a roller coaster season in which 9 of 23 pool participants have spent at least one update in first place, Jones has led the way about one-third of the time.
More importantly, David Jones goes from tied for first place on July 12, to 16th on July 23, then back to first just two weeks later. In a roller coaster season in which 9 of 23 pool participants have spent at least one update in first place, Jones has led the way about one-third of the time.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010
With this year's trade deadline being one of the most active in recent memory, there were really only two inter-league moves which will have any impact on the pool.
Dan Haren was only 14 IP behind Roy Halladay at the time of his trade from the Diamondbacks to the Angels, so he still had a chance to reward Ali Armstrong, Sid Harris, Jim Kushner and Jon Pauley for picking him. Not anymore.
No one picked Matt Capps for NL saves, but his trade from the Nationals to the Twins ensures that he won't be challenging Brian Wilson, Heath Bell and Francisco Cordero for the lead in that category.
On the standings front, Tony Wight moves into first place in the pool, mainly on the strength of Mark Teixeira's AL runs lead.
Dan Haren was only 14 IP behind Roy Halladay at the time of his trade from the Diamondbacks to the Angels, so he still had a chance to reward Ali Armstrong, Sid Harris, Jim Kushner and Jon Pauley for picking him. Not anymore.
No one picked Matt Capps for NL saves, but his trade from the Nationals to the Twins ensures that he won't be challenging Brian Wilson, Heath Bell and Francisco Cordero for the lead in that category.
On the standings front, Tony Wight moves into first place in the pool, mainly on the strength of Mark Teixeira's AL runs lead.
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