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07-21-2017, 02:28 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I mean, I'm not changing advisors over a 2% difference. That is only a couple hundred thousand dollar difference per year for me. Not worth the...

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07-21-2017, 01:58 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Agree on the bearish on O'Neill. Im not impressed with the Gabe Kabler physique. Guys that hit for power in the PCL don't really impress me. I...

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07-21-2017, 01:55 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Thanks for the advice, but I just figured someone as smart as you would do better. Thanks again.

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07-21-2017, 01:41 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

It is a strange trade, but we got a guy with probably inflated numbers due to hitting in the PCL vs. a pitcher that is talented (despite injuries). ...

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07-21-2017, 01:27 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

No, I only buy commercial property through the local bank. I use Merrill Lynch fort he majority of investments (have a small account I manage...

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07-21-2017, 12:42 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Just FYI, you need a closet for it to be considered a bedroom...... And Enchef, I run a super successful business, send me your contact info so I...

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07-21-2017, 12:40 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

This made me laugh. I don't think I've ever encountered someone like Enscheff on the internets (or in real life).

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07-21-2017, 11:48 AM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I did type numbers wrong, but I think even you are smart enough to understand what the point was.

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07-21-2017, 11:09 AM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Is anyone arguing with you that the Braves have been right in the way they have operated in the past ~10 years?

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07-21-2017, 10:50 AM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I don't think he understands that getting "maximum value" does not equate to winning. The 32 year old may not have as much value (in terms of...

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07-21-2017, 09:13 AM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Am I reading this right, you replace Sale with RA Dickey and Lucas Giolito? This is completely the right strategy if you are not a contender and...

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07-20-2017, 04:17 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I wouldn't do that at this point. I would go after guys that might have lost value and see if a team will panic...ie Giolito. Or like the Dodgers...

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07-20-2017, 03:46 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

There is nothing wrong with refusing to trade good pitchers when you are trying to contend. The Rays and As are forever locked in mediocrity so they...

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07-20-2017, 03:35 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

After last year, JT had put together good years in 3 out of the last 4 years. IN all 3 he had significantly lower ERAs than his peripheral suggest. ...

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07-20-2017, 02:52 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

We should not be concerned with closer when we aren't in contention. If anything, sticking someone in the role is more likely to boost their value...

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07-20-2017, 12:09 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Keith Law's Midseason Top 50 Update in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Im talking about high upside talent vs. averagish talent. In this thought process, the high upside guys have some production to back their high...

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07-20-2017, 10:33 AM

gilesfan replied to a thread SRod in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

The dude is 32 and has 1 season where he at above league average. Im not sure what the reasoning behind spending 6 million per year on him is, but...

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07-19-2017, 04:48 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Can you go back and show where I said he was elite or is your comprehension failing again? A 3 xFIP is top 20 for qualified relievers; call it...

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07-19-2017, 04:22 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

This would be stupid. It would be a bet that Kahnle would be one of the best 10 relievers in baseball. Who has said he is? How about: Kahnle...

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07-19-2017, 03:52 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

fWAR, is that really how you judge relief pitchers?

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07-19-2017, 03:41 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

How about this. Your predict Treinen's stats over the next year and the loser kisses the others ass? Deal? Or should we bet $500,000? Or winner...

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07-19-2017, 03:39 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I don't want you to leave the board, the few times I come back, you provide me legit entertainment and I have no issue leaving the board forever. ...

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07-19-2017, 03:32 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

I will accept your acknowledgement for being wrong. Or is Treinen the only 29 year old able to improve? Is Treinen better than Kahnle as well?

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07-19-2017, 03:28 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

So a 29 year old can improve, but a 27 year old can't improve after leaving Colorado? Interesting logic. What Enchorn doesn't understand is...

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07-19-2017, 03:21 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

Of course I understand what that gets on the FA market, which is why I made the point I did and you backed it up despite all the other drivel added. ...

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07-19-2017, 02:35 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Thread: GDT: Cubs @ Braves 7/18 in WILD WILD JOE WEST

Speaking of ignorance...... You went to a wedding in Richmond and now are fully educated on the area and their feelings toward the monument.

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07-19-2017, 02:32 PM

gilesfan replied to a thread Official 2017 Trade Deadilne Thread in Live Chronicling of the Slightly Improved Misery That Is The 2017 Season Here

We would be in so much better shape if the organization didn't have a 2017 goal of winning. Now, we want to compound the problem and go for it in...

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