Once again we had another week of good games this week. Three games decided by less than 25 points, while one was decided by just eight points. Eight wins is still where the playoffs are at with four 8-6 teams tied for the eighth spot. Two more teams sit one game back at 7-7 and only two more teams at 6-8, two games back. We are starting to see some separation as we now have five teams that are three games or more back. They are going to have to go on a winning streak to get back into contention with just seven weeks left before the playoffs.
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Hatfield’s and McCoy’s
We have had 4 weeks of interleague play. This week the Hatfield (Waveland) pulled out another weekly victory 6-4. That leaves the bragging rights with the Hatfield’s (Waveland) with a record 16-14 over the McCoy’s (Sheffield) and a weekly record of 2-0-2.
#3 FL JimBoC (10-4) 336 over #1 Kentucky Ripsnorters (10-4) 297
Huge match-up this week and it didn’t disappoint. JimBoC pulled away over the weekend and thanks to new Cubs staff ACE Jake Arrieta (question?? did her earn the #1 slot or did he take it over by default after the big trade?) for continuing to perform like a TOR starter.
Kentucky Ripsnorters: Steven Pearce 42 pts. (3HR, 2 2B, 8 R, 9 RBI), Chris Archer 36 pts. (15.1 IP, 8 K, 4 ER, 11 H, 6 BB, W)
FL JimBoC: Jake Arrieta 52 pts. (13.2 IP, 15 K, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, W) Nelson Cruz 34 pts. (2 HR, 3 2B, 5 R, 5 RBI, 2 SB) Gio Gonzalez 32 pts. (8 IP, 7 K, 4 H, 0 ER, BB, W)
#5 07Greydigger’s Crushers (10-4) 356 over #2 The Calicubs (10-4) 338
Another big match that lived up to the hype this week. Both teams are heading towards the playoffs and gave strong performances both offensively and on the mound. Unfortunately, someone had to lose.
The Calicubs: Mat Latos 46 pts. (15 IP, 7 K, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, W) Jordan Zimmerman 33 pts. (12 IP, 10 K, 14 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, W) Max Scherzer 32 pts. (8 IP, 7 K, 2, H, 1 ER, 1 BB, W)
07Greydigger’s Crushers: Corey Kluber 51 pts. (15 IP, 15 K, 10 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, W) Tyson Ross 39 pts. (9 IP, 9 K, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, W) Joe Smith 33 pts. (4 IP, 2 K, 3 SV, W, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB) Paul Goldschmidt 34 pts. (HR, 3B, 4 2B, 5 R, 5 RBI) J.D. Martinez 32 pts. (3 HR, 2 2B, 3 R, 6 RBI)
#11 Aquas de Marco Billy (8-6) 294 over #4 BigJonLilJon’s Lehair of the Dog (9-5) 286
In a crucial match-up for the playoffs, Aquas de Marco pulled out a much needed win over BigJonLilJon. Aquas used the weekend to pull away for the victory.
BigJonLilJon’s Lehair of the Dog: Miguel Cabrera 31 pts. (HR, 4 2B, 8 R, 4 RBI) Darren O’Day 30 pts. (4.2 IP, 7 K, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 Holds)
Aguas de Marco Billy: Andrew McCutchen 33 pts. (HR, 2 3B, 2 2B, 4 R, 6 RBI, SB)
#6 Runnin’ Bredstiks (9-5) 226 over #20 Team Scared Hitless (1-13) 163
Bredstiks did what it had to do to pick up the tap in putt for a win.
Runnin’ Bredstiks: Jose Quintana 29 pts. (7.2 IP, 10 K, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB)
Team Scared Hitless: Desmond Jennings 33 pts. (HR, 5 2B, 7 R, 3 RBI)
#7 Clark n Addison Tony_H (9-5) 382 over #18 Balls Deep in the Ivy (3-11) 276
Another pitching dominates game for Clark as I left Wade Miley on the bench for both his starts and his 53 pts.
Clark n Addison Tony H: Garrett Richards 59 pts. (15.1 IP, 20 K, 8 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 W) Wade Miley 53 pts. (14.2 IP, 18 K, 9 H, 3 ER, BB, W) David Price 49 pts. (15.2 IP, 15 K, 11 H, 4 ER, 6 BB, 2 W) Clayton Kershaw 35 pts. (8 IP, 8 K, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, W)
Balls Deep in the Ivy: Jayson Werth 41 pts. (2 HR, 5 2B, 7 R, 9 RBI) Drew Hutchinson 36 pts. (12.2 IP, 14 K, 11 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, W)
#12 What’s Optimism? Vivid Reality (7-7) 326 over #8 Bullpen MacGyvers (8-6) 303
Another good game this week and it What’s Optimism pulled out a much needed win while Bullpen MacGyvers took the loss, but held onto the 8th seed.
Bullpen MacGyvers: Jesse Hahn 39 pts. (12 IP, 14 K, 8 H, 3 ER 4 BB, W)
What’s Optimism? Vivid Reality: Scott Kazmir 43 pts. (12.1 IP, 15 K, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, W) Henderson Alvarez 35 pts. (14 IP, 6 K, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, W)
#13 Team JasonOfTheBurbs (7-7) 351 over #9 The Wrong Team (8-6) 243
JasonOfTheBurbs kept his sliver of hope alive by getting back to 500, but he better not of used up his best week as the schedule turns tough with Clark n Addison and Kentucky Ripsnorters 2 of the next 3 weeks.
The Wrong Team: Jeff Locke 43 pts. (16 IP, 7 K, 11 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, W)
Team JasonOfTheBurbs: Tim Lincecum 52 pts. (14.1 IP, 12 K, 7 H, 1 ER, 6 BB, 2 W) Matt Garza 38 pts. (9 IP, 9 K, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, W) Ubaldo Jimenez 32 pts. (8 IP, 7 K, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, W)
#10 Northside Bleacher Bums (8-6) 353 over #19 Slammin Steven Petty (2-12) 201
The Bleacher Bums took care of business this week with an easy victory.
Northside Bleacher Bums: Dan Haren 29 pts. (12.1 IP, 13 K, 11 H, 8 ER, 1 BB, W)
Slammin Steven Petty: Yordano Ventura 25 pts. (8.1 IP, 4 K, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, W)
#14 Waiting on Bryant (6-8) 301 over #15 Baywatch Buttspanx (5-9) 257
Bryant kept its ever small playoff hopes alive with a win over Baywatch
Waiting on Bryant: Zach Britton 39 pts. (5 IP, 6 K, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 Saves) Albert Pujols 38 pts. (3 HR, 2B, 7 R, 8 RBI, SB)
Baywatch Buttspanx: Ryan Zimmerman 28 pts. (4 2B, 4 R, 6 RBI)
#16 CubfaninSeattle John (6-8) 314 over #17 Team Gramps (4-10) 276
CubfaninSeattle pulled out a victory over Gramps with a huge weekend.
CubfaninSeattle John: Robinson Cano 31 pts. (HR, 3 2B, 6 R, 6 RBI, 2 SB)
Team Gramps: Chris Sale 37 pts. (9 IP, 12 K, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, W)
Top Player Performances - Week 14
| Player | Points | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Richards | 59 | Clark n Addison Tony_H |
| Wade Miley | 53 | Clark n Addison Tony_H *on bench!! |
| Jake Arrieta | 52 | FL JimBoC |
| Tim Lincecum | 52 | JasonOfTheBurbs |
| Corey Kluber | 51 | 07 Greydigger's Crushers |
| David Price | 49 | Clark n Addison Tony_H |
Current Playoff Match-ups
A little reshuffling of the deck, but the same 8 teams as last week – CCO Fantasy Baseball League Standings
- #1 Kentucky Ripsnorters vs #8 Bullpen MacGyvers
- #2 The Calicubs vs #7 BigJonLilJon’s Lehair of the Dog
- #3 FL JimBoC vs #6 Runnin’ Bredstiks
- #4 07 Greydigger’s Crushers vs #5 Clark n Addison Tony_H
Sheffield Division - Week 14 Standings
| Record | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 10-4 | The Calicubs | 4546 |
| 10-4 | FL JimBoC | 4429 |
| 9-5 | Runnin Bredstiks | 4198 |
| 9-5 | BigJonLilJon's LeHairOfTheDog | 4152 |
| 8-6 | Bullpen MacGyvers | 4011 |
| 7-7 | Team JasonOfTheBurbs | 3954 |
| 6-8 | CubsfaninSeattle John | 3905 |
| 5-9 | Baywatch Buttspanx | 3817 |
| 3-11 | Balls Deep in The Ivy | 3379 |
| 2-12 | Slammin Steven Petty | 3163 |
Waveland Division - Week 14 Standings
| Record | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 10-4 | Kentucky Ripsnorters | 4570 |
| 10-4 | 07 Greydigger's Crushers | 4338 |
| 9-5 | Clark n Addison Tony_H | 4403 |
| 8-6 | The Wrong Team | 3905 |
| 8-6 | Northside Bleacher Bums | 3885 |
| 8-6 | Aquas de Marco Billy | 3841 |
| 7-7 | What's Optimism? Vivid Reality | 4191 |
| 6-8 | Waiting on Bryant | 3899 |
| 4-10 | Team Gramps | 3782 |
| 1-13 | Team Scared Hitless | 2747 |
Transactions
The transaction wire slowed down this week with 24 free agent pick-ups. Even with some call-ups getting added, the waiver wire is still tough to find players that can help teams out. Of course, if it weren’t for players with ties to Cubs the waiver wire might be real slow. Marwin Gonzalez, Tsuyoshi Wada, Dan Straily, Ricky Nolasco and Tyler Colvin all got added in the second part of the week.
Notes
Weeks 10 and 20 are the same match-up.
Weeks 11 and 21 are the same match-up.
So in weeks 10 and 21 we will be doing a position round. 1 vs 2, 3 vs 4, etc down to 19 vs 20.
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Game recaps include top scorer from each team and any other players who score 30+ points.