Soxfan Asks:
I just made two pretty huge trades in my league, and was curious what you thought of them. (i.e., was i fleeced or did I apply the fleece?).
the league is 7X7 (standard 5X5 + batting K’s and OPS, and pitching L’s and HOLDS).
Trade 1:
I get: Manny Ramirez
I give: Justin Morneau and Joba Chamberlain (remember, […]
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UPDATE: (5/14, 10:05pm EST) - Vote in the poll. Who got fleeced?!
May 14, 8:33pm (EST) - The Tampa Bay Rays have extended young ace Scott Kazmir. The deal is said to be for 3 years, worth a reported $28.5 million. There is also a club option for the 2012 season, which could bring the total value of the deal to […]
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UPDATE: (4/29 @ 11:22am EST) - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that the Mariners have called up top catching prospect Jeff Clement, who was tearing it up in the minors. So, four days after extending their current catcher by 3 years, the M’s have decided to call up their top catching prospect, who will probably DH. Either Seattle […]
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After a 7-16 start to the season - including a current 7 game losing streak - executives of the Texas Rangers will meet this weekend to address the club’s problems. Out of this meeting could come the end of manager Ron Washington’s short tenure in Texas, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Washington is scheduled to meet […]
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UPDATE: (4/24) 2:49pm (EST) - According to ESPN.com (AP), the Big Hurt is headed back to the Bay Area, signing with the Oakland A’s for about $337,000, a pro-rated protion of the major-league minimum of $390,000. At the very least, Thomas will help give a much-needed power boost to the Oakland lineup. He will also […]
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UPDATE: (4/18) 4:20pm (EST) - As per ESPN.com, the 6-year deal is worth $17.5 million. In total, the deal could reach $44 million. Longoria’s 2014 option is worth $7.5 million (or $3 million buyout), and his 2015 option will cost $11 million. The 2016 option is worth $11.5 million (could rise to $14 million depending on […]
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After dominating the L.A. Dodgers on Saturday, Jake Peavy was forced to answer questions on Sunday about him possibly being a cheater. These allegations came after pictures emerged on the internet of his right hand covered in a brown substance resembling pine tar. Courtesy of Kalsey.com, we have placed a picture of Peavy’s hand below.
Regarding the […]
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The voters have spoken and ”Florida Fleeces Their Fans” can now be called the worst fleece of this past offseason. Congratulations to Marlins management for this Golden Fleece Award. Your fleecing of your own fanbase has been voted the largest fleece of the winter. MLB Fleece Factor sure hopes you’re proud of yourself.
For those that are just tuning in, on March 24th […]
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REMINDER: Today is the last day to vote for The Golden Fleece Award of this past offseason. It is a close battle between the two fleeces, so make sure to get your vote on and spread the word!
On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winner will be […]
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REMINDER: Don’t forget to vote in our FINAL FOUR OF OFFSEASON FLEECES! We have some very close ballgames below that will be determined by late voters. Polls close tonight.
On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winner will be determined by you - is Fleece […]
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On March 24th, MLB Fleece Factor kicked off the 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces. This tournament - whose winners will be determined by you - is Fleece Factor’s version of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The last FLEECE standing in this tournament will be awarded the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award.
After an incredibly impressive turnout for first […]
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This is just a reminder to all those who haven’t voted yet: There is only one day left to vote in MLB Fleece Factor’s 2008 Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces, before the Elite 8 of Offseason Fleeces is announced. So get your vote on!
In cased you missed it, the Sweet Sixteen of Offseason Fleeces is […]
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UPDATE: (3/24) 9:35pm (EST) - As per rotoworld, the 4-year deal has a total value of $47 million guaranteed. Nathan would have made $6 million this season, but he will now make $11.25 million in each of the next 4 seasons. The contract also includes an option for 2012 worth $12.5 million, or a $2 million […]
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Because March Madness shouldn’t just be for college hoops fans…
MLB Fleece Factor introduces the Sweet Sixteen of Offseason MLB Fleeces!
We’ve set up the brackets, and we’re leaving it up to you to determine the winner of this honor…let’s call it the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award!
Here’s a complete set of brackets for you:
Click Here For Your “2008 Sweet […]
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UPDATE: (Mar 23rd, 4:00pm EST) - Danny Knobler of MLive.com reports that the 8 year extension includes the 2008 season, so the deal will run through 2015, not 2016 as ESPNdeportes had originally reported. This is what you need to know: Cabrera will make $11.3 million in ‘08 and then $142 million between 2009 and 2015, or […]
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MLB Fleece Factor has now finished team outlooks of all thirty MLB teams!
And to be fair to the A.L. East, let’s vote on the champion of that division like we have with the others. I’ve linked the individual team outlooks below for those teams, alphabetically. Check them out, and then vote in the poll below for the team you think […]
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The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2007 following a thrilling playoff run that included an improbable ALCS comeback against Cleveland’s two-headed monster of a pitching staff sandwiched by sweeps over the Angels in the Divisional Series and the Rockies in the World Series. It was Boston’s second World Title in four years, […]
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UPDATE: (3/16) 9:21pm (EST) - As per Paul Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the 3 guaranteed years are worth $8 million. In addition, Snell will receive a $600,000 signing bonus. The two option years are said to be worth around $16 million in total, plus standard incentives.
Mar 16, 5:36pm (EST) - According to MLB.com, the […]
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A’s general manager (and partial owner) Billy Beane has sure made his impression on the world of major-league baseball. He has introduced us all to the world of “Moneyball,” and is once again looking to build this small-market team for future success. Since taking over as the GM of the Athletics in 1997, he has proved to be one of […]
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The Dodgers finished last season two games over .500 (82-80), yet that was only good enough for 4th place in the ultra-compeitive NL West division. Their 82 wins put them 9 games behind the division champion Arizona Diamondbacks, and 6 1/2 games behind the 3rd place San Diego Padres. GM Ned Colletti clearly needed a plan to get his club over the hump, […]
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Last season (2007) ended very abruptly as the Cubbies were swept out of the playoffs by the N.L. West Champion D’backs. What promised to be an exciting run into October for the squad after winning the N.L. Central crown, turned into a nightmare of a series in which the Cubs scored just 6 runs over three […]
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Despite the presence of an incredibly loyal fanbase, a beautiful ballpark in an emerging city and a regional sports network, the Baltimore Orioles have been wallowing in mediocrity for years. They haven’t been to the playoffs since 1997 and have failed to reach 80 wins during that span. Yes, 10 straight years of losing seasons. Last year, the […]
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The 2007 Cincinnati Reds finished in 5th place in the mediocre N.L. Central. They ended up with a record of 72-90, which was 13 games behind the Chicago Cubs. So should they be optimistic heading into the 2008 season? In a word: Yes. They have hired a new manager in Dusty Baker, and have some young talent coming […]
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The Fleece Factor crew continues to work hard to complete in depth previews of all thirty major league teams as the 2008 season quickly approaches. These outlooks should be finished soon, at which point we will put ourselves on the line and make our own individual predictions. So stay tuned for those!
In the mean time, we have […]
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A new era is beginning in Minnesota. Gone are the former faces of the franchise for so many years - Torii Hunter and Johan Santana. Gone is the master architect of this small-market club - GM Terry Ryan - who was named Executive of the Year in 2002 by The Sporting News, and was the brains behind one […]
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Count the Pittsburgh Pirates as likely Hillary Clinton supporters, because the last time the club had a winning season was the summer that her husband Bill was first nominated by the Democratic party - 1992. It’s hard to believe, but fifteen long years ago, a younger Jim Leyland led a team featuring a skinny Barry Bonds, a […]
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2008 is a make-or-break year for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Gone are the dynasty years under Joe Torre and George Steinbrenner, when the Yankees won 4 World Championships from 1996-2000, and made another 2 appearances in the Series after that… and in is the era of former NL Manager of the Year and New York Yankee Joe Girardi, and […]
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Much of the attention surrounding the Astros’ camp thus far has been centered around the presence of Roger Clemens, and the pending issues in regards to newly acquired shortstop Miguel Tejada. Despite the negative publicity, the Houston Astros have a season to prepare for. They finished 2007 in 4th place in the N.L. Central division, […]
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As you may have noticed, The Fleece Factor crew is working hard to complete in depth previews of all thirty major league teams as the 2008 season approaches quickly. These outlooks should be finished soon, at which point we will put ourselves on the line and make our own individual predictions.
The first division for which […]
Filed under: Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, _Polls, _Team Outlooks (2008) | 29 Comments »
After winning 14 consecutive division titles, the Atlanta Braves have fallen back to the pack in the last two seasons, as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies have surged to win the past NL East titles. All of the off-season “talk” has been in regards to a seemingly growing rivalry between Philadelphia and New York. The […]
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The 2007 season brought the Colorado Rockies and their fans on a dizzying, joy-filled ride. The Rox made an improbable 2nd half run just to make the playoffs… going 20-8 in the month of September, winning 14 of their last 15, and 11 in-a-row to close out the regular season. They followed that up with a National League […]
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A volcanic eruption occurs when pressure on the magma chamber well below the mountain’s peak causes the chamber to succumb and allow magma to seep up through the volcano’s vents, sometimes resulting in magnificent explosions. Some volcanoes can remain dormant for many years before an inevitable explosion.
Well, the volcano that is the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has […]
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The 2008 San Francisco Giants will most likely resemble the Cleveland Indians team from the “Major League” movies… minus the triumphant and improbable comebacks. Bruce Bochy’s 2008 team will look to move past the *Barry Bonds era with talented young pitching, but an offensive lineup that is lackluster, to say the very least. The Giants’ organization might […]
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UPDATE: (2/21) 3:50pm (EST) - Josh Fogg and the Reds have agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Wow. Fogg should be forced to wear a huge fleece at the press conference announcing this signing after turning down a separate $5 million offer, as noted within our piece below. What a […]
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UPDATE: 2/21 @ 10:05am (EST): Ryan Howard got his cheddar today. Arbitrators ruled in favor of the slugger (agreeing with our readers), and awarded him with a phat $10 million salary for 2008, the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting. Howard becomes the first player to win an arbitration case this offseason (against 5 wins by the […]
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