After looking over the league recently i've begun to see the reason for the near implosion of Duff after season 1.
The sheer volume of greatly unbalanced trades leads me to question if the owners in this league truly care or not.
There was a serious issue with the culture of the world in previous seasons. So much so that a change in commish's we required. But now all those in support of the move have seemingly either forgotten what they demanded be done or choose to hide behind the notion that a trade between veterans is automatically ok.
What you have right now is a severe hierarchy of tiers in relation to quality of franchises.
The best are always on top, the middle of the bunch is always seen but not heard and the bottom crust always stays as such.
This makes it extremely taxing season after season to try and convince potential owners that the world is on the rise when the owners don't care.
You ask for a quick turnaround, you want to be upper echelon and yet the work you put into the world is "Well i accepted the trade because it was offered to me."
If this world is to be become anything other than it is then all 32 owners have a responsibility to make sure the world is balanced. That it's fair, and that the gap between isn't so great that you almost have to pay someone to join.
This is not MLB, this is not a UEFA and this is not a pro sport. The weak excuse that if it was in real life does not matter. It does not factor in and it's pathetic.
If the current trend on "I don't care.". "It's not my team.", "Just let it go." type of attitudes continue then the future of this world is one of two choices. Merger or Demise.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
End of Month Power Poll
Exactly one month into Season Five of DBBL, we've decided to add a new feature to the blog... a monthly power poll. Here is a rundown of the teams from 1-32, as they rank so far.
The Fine Fifteen...
1. Richmond (20-8): The 2x defending champs feature a complete attack, ranking top-10 in OPS, fielding percentage, and team ERA.
2. Pittsburgh (18-10): In a surprise move, the Steelmakers have traded top slugger Nick Bonds. It also appears that Matty Baez and his $20 million contract have been relegated to a bench roll.
3. Minnesota (17-10): The Baggies a svelte 3.38 team ERA and a well-balanced offense.
4. Texas (17-10): The already dangerous offense gets a huge boost with the addition of Bonds.
5. Portland (17-10): The offense has been off to a slow start, but the pitching is stellar as usual.
6. Memphis (16-11): Led by a tandem of young stars, Jesus Camacho and Cesar Figueroa.
7. Scranton (16-11): Kordell Moss has been virtually un-hittable in his first 7 starts.
8. Durham (16-11): With standout players entrenched at SS and CF, Durham was able to cash in and trade superstar Rob Tankersley. Will they miss his bat?
9. Scottsdale (14-14): Despite the slow start, the Redlegs have a strong balance of pitching and hitting.
10. Chicago (16-11): The Hawks have a very good nucleus of young players, but do not have a bona fide top-of-the-rotation starter on the ML roster.
11. Little Rock (16-11): 2nd baseman Alvin Ross is off to a red-hot start (.323/.378/.606).
12. Colorado Springs (15-12): The Starrs will be carried by their pitching depth this season.
13. San Diego (15-13): The Figs have a few week spots in their lineup, but have decent pitching and play very good defense.
14. St. Louis (13-14): The Red Ravens have an excellent group of young hitters, but are thin in the rotation after their ace, Coco Garcia.
15. Charlotte (14-13): The club is anchored by young stud Kerry Campbell, who is averaging a strikeout per inning through 6 starts.
The best of the rest...
16. Albuquerque (14-14)
17. Honolulu (13-14)
18. New York (14-14)- But apparently on AutoSIM
19. New Orleans (13-14)
20. Syracuse (12-15)
21. Buffalo (12-16)
22. Philadelphia (12-16)
23. Florida (12-15)
24. Kansas City (12-15)
25. San Francisco (11-16)
26. Tampa Bay (11-16)
27. Cleveland (11-16)
28. Cincinnati (11-16)
29. Boston (11-17)
30. Mexico City (9-18)
31. Sacramento (10-17)
32. Jackson (8-19)
The Fine Fifteen...
1. Richmond (20-8): The 2x defending champs feature a complete attack, ranking top-10 in OPS, fielding percentage, and team ERA.
2. Pittsburgh (18-10): In a surprise move, the Steelmakers have traded top slugger Nick Bonds. It also appears that Matty Baez and his $20 million contract have been relegated to a bench roll.
3. Minnesota (17-10): The Baggies a svelte 3.38 team ERA and a well-balanced offense.
4. Texas (17-10): The already dangerous offense gets a huge boost with the addition of Bonds.
5. Portland (17-10): The offense has been off to a slow start, but the pitching is stellar as usual.
6. Memphis (16-11): Led by a tandem of young stars, Jesus Camacho and Cesar Figueroa.
7. Scranton (16-11): Kordell Moss has been virtually un-hittable in his first 7 starts.
8. Durham (16-11): With standout players entrenched at SS and CF, Durham was able to cash in and trade superstar Rob Tankersley. Will they miss his bat?
9. Scottsdale (14-14): Despite the slow start, the Redlegs have a strong balance of pitching and hitting.
10. Chicago (16-11): The Hawks have a very good nucleus of young players, but do not have a bona fide top-of-the-rotation starter on the ML roster.
11. Little Rock (16-11): 2nd baseman Alvin Ross is off to a red-hot start (.323/.378/.606).
12. Colorado Springs (15-12): The Starrs will be carried by their pitching depth this season.
13. San Diego (15-13): The Figs have a few week spots in their lineup, but have decent pitching and play very good defense.
14. St. Louis (13-14): The Red Ravens have an excellent group of young hitters, but are thin in the rotation after their ace, Coco Garcia.
15. Charlotte (14-13): The club is anchored by young stud Kerry Campbell, who is averaging a strikeout per inning through 6 starts.
The best of the rest...
16. Albuquerque (14-14)
17. Honolulu (13-14)
18. New York (14-14)- But apparently on AutoSIM
19. New Orleans (13-14)
20. Syracuse (12-15)
21. Buffalo (12-16)
22. Philadelphia (12-16)
23. Florida (12-15)
24. Kansas City (12-15)
25. San Francisco (11-16)
26. Tampa Bay (11-16)
27. Cleveland (11-16)
28. Cincinnati (11-16)
29. Boston (11-17)
30. Mexico City (9-18)
31. Sacramento (10-17)
32. Jackson (8-19)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Controversial Trade Agreement Reached
Breaking news ---- This just in to our DBDN studios.
League sources confirm that a trade agreement has been reached between the Minnesota Baggies and the Cincinnati Boneless Chickens.
Uber stud prospect Steven Kelly and his future all-star potential goes to the Baggies in a 5 player deal featuring he and George Hume going to Minnesota for A.J. Parker,Rocky Henry,Mariano Barrios and Ron Morton
The deal has sparked some harsh criticism with one NL GM stating "This is a bad deal for league balance. The Lakers-Grizzlies deal for Gasol was a win for the Grizz compared to this."
The deal is pending league approval of contracts and player physicals.
League sources confirm that a trade agreement has been reached between the Minnesota Baggies and the Cincinnati Boneless Chickens.
Uber stud prospect Steven Kelly and his future all-star potential goes to the Baggies in a 5 player deal featuring he and George Hume going to Minnesota for A.J. Parker,Rocky Henry,Mariano Barrios and Ron Morton
The deal has sparked some harsh criticism with one NL GM stating "This is a bad deal for league balance. The Lakers-Grizzlies deal for Gasol was a win for the Grizz compared to this."
The deal is pending league approval of contracts and player physicals.
Bitter Rivalry Brewing
There was rumor going around Duff these days is that there is a war of words taking place between 2 AL clubs.
We can now confirm that it is indeed true. The tiff is purported to be over American League Supremacy.
The team owners in question are St. Louis Red Ravens owner Deaconsoule and Memphis Screaming Mimes owner Cincysteve.
A heated exchange took place when after Deaconsoule commented on how likely he thought it was for his team to win the WS. Cincysteve apparently intoxicated on by proclaiming "You would be wise to save your prospects deac. Wouldn't want to see you trade away your future since this is my year." Futher harse words ensued and security had to seperate the two owners.
While being escorted out of the building opposite the direction of the drunken Memphis owner. Deaconsoule was heard saying "That team is full of a bunch of minor league prima donna's, we'll kick their ass like Ali vs Terrell"
The quote refering to an opponent Muhammed Ali fought in 1967 made famous for the brutality Ali showed by beating Terrell down for 15 rounds but purposely never finishing him off. Even demanding to Terrell "What's my name?" Afterwards leaving Terrell's face reduced to a bloody pulp with his eyes swollen shut.
The two teams will square off ten times this season including 2 early season series. Both owners have reportedly vowed to destroy the other this season. So get your popcorn ready folks. Cause this is going to be one hell of a show.
And maybe the rivalry Duff had been sorely lacking.
We can now confirm that it is indeed true. The tiff is purported to be over American League Supremacy.
The team owners in question are St. Louis Red Ravens owner Deaconsoule and Memphis Screaming Mimes owner Cincysteve.
A heated exchange took place when after Deaconsoule commented on how likely he thought it was for his team to win the WS. Cincysteve apparently intoxicated on by proclaiming "You would be wise to save your prospects deac. Wouldn't want to see you trade away your future since this is my year." Futher harse words ensued and security had to seperate the two owners.
While being escorted out of the building opposite the direction of the drunken Memphis owner. Deaconsoule was heard saying "That team is full of a bunch of minor league prima donna's, we'll kick their ass like Ali vs Terrell"
The quote refering to an opponent Muhammed Ali fought in 1967 made famous for the brutality Ali showed by beating Terrell down for 15 rounds but purposely never finishing him off. Even demanding to Terrell "What's my name?" Afterwards leaving Terrell's face reduced to a bloody pulp with his eyes swollen shut.
The two teams will square off ten times this season including 2 early season series. Both owners have reportedly vowed to destroy the other this season. So get your popcorn ready folks. Cause this is going to be one hell of a show.
And maybe the rivalry Duff had been sorely lacking.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Texas Trades Ted Howard To The Red Ravens
Breaking news --- This just in to our DBDN studios.
As we informed you our viewers earlier in the day. The Red Ravens and the Heat were discussing a deal for All-Star Ted Howard. Sources told us that talks were in the preliminary stages could heat up. Well not only did they heat up quickly but they reached a boiling point. To that effect a agreement has been reached to send Howard to St. Louis.
The parameters of the deal so far as this.
St. Louis trades #2 prospect Max Gonzales, #4 prospect Robb Hamilton and Bernie Tavares to receive Ted Howard from Texas.
This is of course pending physicals by all players involved as well as league approval of all player contracts.
The Red Ravens are expected to attempt to work out a long term contract extension will Howard as they further overhaul their franchise after a lackluster finish to last season.
As we informed you our viewers earlier in the day. The Red Ravens and the Heat were discussing a deal for All-Star Ted Howard. Sources told us that talks were in the preliminary stages could heat up. Well not only did they heat up quickly but they reached a boiling point. To that effect a agreement has been reached to send Howard to St. Louis.
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The parameters of the deal so far as this.
St. Louis trades #2 prospect Max Gonzales, #4 prospect Robb Hamilton and Bernie Tavares to receive Ted Howard from Texas.
This is of course pending physicals by all players involved as well as league approval of all player contracts.
The Red Ravens are expected to attempt to work out a long term contract extension will Howard as they further overhaul their franchise after a lackluster finish to last season.
The Hot Stove Is Back
The Duff Beer hot stove heats up yet again.
After a flurry of big free agent signings as well as some very big trades.
A lull in the action had occurred. But now league sources have confirmed that there is a big potential deal being discussed. According to our sources the St. Louis Red Ravens have entered into trade talks with the Texas Heat about Ted Howard.
The 4 time allstar is currently making almost 9 million this season and is not expected to factor into the long term future of the heat. The talks are said to be focused around a package of prospects and potentially a young ML'er. The talks are in the preliminary stages but could heat up quickly should the heat like the offer.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Offseason Hot Stove Report #7
The Buffalo Crusaders have placed staff ace Cedrick Lee on the trade block.
They are expected to field offers for the pitcher until arbitration time. Should a team offer the right package for the player the team would be inclined to move him. But it should be noted that they are not set on moving him just to move him.
Interest is expected to pick up heavily over the next 24 hours and a deal could potentially be struck.
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