"Name 3" - 1985 BLB Hot Stove Edition

[Jake]

1. Closer - Paul Scott or Bing-de She? I'm going with Bing here as his ratings keep improving and Scott's continue to fall.

Going against Scott after he near dominated for you last summer?

[Clay]

NAME 3 Records the could fall in '85 and who will break them

I'll answer my own...

- 47 HRs - I think Pedro Eires or Keppel hit 50 bombs this year. I think the pitching in the league is getting more and more watered down and with guys with 5's and 6's in power hitting 25-30, there's no reason these two true 8's can't hit 50

- 178's Strikeouts - There are a lot of free-swingers in the league and I think this record could go down...well... swinging... Joe Zegarra of Batavia came within 20 last season so I wouldn't bet against him.

- 60 Doubles - Dani Alvarez and Frank Rancourt both rapped in 57 two-baggers last season... I see Alvarez getting closer to 65 this season.

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NAME 3 Players that could benefit most from a change of scenery (team)

[Lintyfresh85]

Going against Scott after he near dominated for you last summer?

That's why it's a battle. Scott will open the spring as my closer but if Bing out plays him I suspect they'll be switching spots in the bullpen.

[Riverman]

- Elieis Vizcarra (CAL) - Had a great season... but it looked like smoke and mirrors. I'd be shocked to see it again.
- Alexander Rivera (DAV) - Ratings didn't improve and injuries keep racking up.
- Dani Alvarez (WIL) - This one is with an asterisk... his '84 was so statistically impressive... there's almost no where to go but down.

I've got to give you credit, Clay, for knowing the league well if Rivera is on your radar screen. I just picked him up in the 2002 Rule V draft because that season my fifth infielder could neither hit nor field and I figured Rivera could at least do the latter. He's unlikely to make the opening day roster this season since he is the only infielder I have with options left.

[Jake]

I've got to give you credit, Clay, for knowing the league well if Rivera is on your radar screen. I just picked him up in the 2002 Rule V draft because that season my fifth infielder could neither hit nor field and I figured Rivera could at least do the latter. He's unlikely to make the opening day roster this season since he is the only infielder I have with options left.

That 2002 rule V draft is going to be insane... in 17 years.

[Guest]

NAME 3 Players that will be traded before the deadline

1. Guardamagni (Los Lunas)
2. Eires (Pawtucket)
3. Stiver (Pawtucket)

Name the three best pitching rotations (bullpen not included) in the DL

[Gyrodork]

NAME 3 Players that will be traded before the deadline.
Guardamagni (Los Lunas)

I would trade my wife first.

Okay...bad example. I would trade my Mac for a PC first.

[Clay]

I would trade my wife first.

Okay...bad example. I would trade my Mac for a PC first.

Please post a pic of your wife and the Mac and let us decide.

[Clay]

Name the three best pitching rotations (bullpen not included) in the DL

- Maine
- Pittsburgh
- Sin City (but it might be Indy now)


NAME 3 BLB Players Who Would Be The Biggest Celebrities (if the BLB were real) and Why (Be creative)

[Lintyfresh85]

1. Harry Keppel - Obviously he's the face of our league. He'd be the AROD, Jordan, Brady of the BLB. Keppel Cups were the first product young Harry endorsed. The cup, which is used for 'athletic support' became a hot item on QVC shortly after it was introduced. Harry's other endorsements include 'Harry's nuts' a delicious peanut, pecan and pistachio mixture as well as 'Harry's hairy facial hair remover' the often uttered tag line? "When things are getting hairy, I act like Harry and trim my hairy mane into a beautifully manscapped goatee." Advertisers are still working on tweaking the tag line for better results.

2. Brian Glenurquhay - He'd be the hot mess character. After his drunk driving accident where he hit a parked car and suffered a concussion that set him back two weeks, he became a media superstar and with it came the very first reality TV series, "Being Glenurguhay".

3. Everardo Gremades - The Pete Wentz of the BLB, Gremades is a tortured soul that is just looking for some recognition and praise from the BLB universe. Combine that with an owner who is unable to find solace in the fact that Gremades is a top 10 player in the BLB and Everardo has become a guy liner sporting, girl jeans wearing, Emo listening, martyr. In response to Gremades going Patty, opposing teams often hold "Make Everardo cry" nights at the park. Any fan that succeeds will be given season tickets for life.

[Ryan]

- Maine
- Pittsburgh
- Sin City (but it might be Indy now)

Jesus Clay, have you been drinking again?

or

Dammit, didnt you jinx me enough last year?



Thanks for the props though, lol.

[Lintyfresh85]

[Clay]

1. Harry Keppel - Obviously he's the face of our league. He'd be the AROD, Jordan, Brady of the BLB. Keppel Cups were the first product young Harry endorsed. The cup, which is used for 'athletic support' became a hot item on QVC shortly after it was introduced. Harry's other endorsements include 'Harry's nuts' a delicious peanut, pecan and pistachio mixture as well as 'Harry's hairy facial hair remover' the often uttered tag line? "When things are getting hairy, I act like Harry and trim my hairy mane into a beautifully manscapped goatee." Advertisers are still working on tweaking the tag line for better results.

2. Brian Glenurquhay - He'd be the hot mess character. After his drunk driving accident where he hit a parked car and suffered a concussion that set him back two weeks, he became a media superstar and with it came the very first reality TV series, "Being Glenurguhay".

3. Everardo Gremades - The Pete Wentz of the BLB, Gremades is a tortured soul that is just looking for some recognition and praise from the BLB universe. Combine that with an owner who is unable to find solace in the fact that Gremades is a top 10 player in the BLB and Everardo has become a guy liner sporting, girl jeans wearing, Emo listening, martyr. In response to Gremades going Patty, opposing teams often hold "Make Everardo cry" nights at the park. Any fan that succeeds will be given season tickets for life.

Well played, Sir. Good job.

A couple others I thought of were like... Mel Woodbury and Joe Aurillo as like the breakout Top picks.... Jeff Franklin because he was so damn dominant so early - the teenager.... and of course... "Take 'Em To the Bank Hank" Stafford...

[Clay]

Jesus Clay, have you been drinking again?

or

Dammit, didnt you jinx me enough last year?



Thanks for the props though, lol.

Yes.

No.

You're welcome.

[Delandis]

Well played, Sir. Good job.

A couple others I thought of were like... Mel Woodbury and Joe Aurillo as like the breakout Top picks.... Jeff Franklin because he was so damn dominant so early - the teenager.... and of course... "Take 'Em To the Bank Hank" Stafford...

This is an awesome league.