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Pedro Feliciano - RP

No, that's actually accurate. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't gratifying. But there was certainly a good deal of luck involved. Haren is a solid pitcher, but as far as I know he's never been this dominant for this long. Blackburn was decent last year, but this year he's been incredible. Buehrle is having his best season in years. That said, I expect all three will drop off somewhat as the season progresses. Hawpe's career-high in doubles is 33. He already has 24 this year. I actually thought he might have a down year, now that Holliday is no longer in the lineup. Sandoval looked good last year, but there was no way of knowing he would meet or exceed expectations from the small sample size. Gonzalez is hitting for more power and getting on base more than ever before. Finally, I got incredibly lucky with Reynolds. Someone dropped him because it looked like his playing time was about to be greatly reduced. But he got new life because everyone else in that D-Backs lineup was struggling mightily early on. Had Alex Gordon stayed healthy, would I have picked up Reynolds? We'll never know. So yes, I'm happy with how things have turned out. But it would be misleading to say I knew beforehand or could have guessed where my team would be in the standings right now.

According to you, but that's a load of BS. I've won 81 games. No one else has even won 60.

Greinke, and it's not even close. Dice-K pitches in a much harder division, but Greinke has a chance to be a perennial ace. Dice-K may not last the season in the starting rotation.

True, but I look at the playoffs as a formality. Assuming I don't drop off during the remainder of the season - if I lose in the playoffs - I still have, by far, the best team. So if I lose, I can at least take solace in that.

So, I'm kind of running away with this thing. Helps when you're getting career years out of a bunch of guys.

Sound advice. I guess I'm just torn on what I need more right now. Utility man, lefty specialist, can't-miss prospect, speed on the basepaths... so many choices.

I was just about to mention Ichiro. If anyone can do it, it's him. The problem with Ichiro is he's in his mid-30's now, so he's getting progressively slower. He also probably swings at too many pitches to have a realistic shot at it. I know he's a great bad ball hitter, but if he were more patient at the plate that would certainly help. Not that I should be telling the greatest pure hitter of this era how to hit.

I've got like 3 or 4 guys in mind for my next pick, but I have no idea who I should take. Hmm...

The sponsorship on Sergio Romo's page on Baseball Reference is pretty funny. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/romose01.shtml

Well bangarang! See it immediately.

Haven't you ever seen Hook?

Goddammit, Stetter was my next pick.

I saw Bonds hit one onto Sheffield Avenue before he started juicing, and I saw Griffey go 4-4 against the White Sox back when he was originally on the Mariners and arguably the best player in baseball.

The latest on Hanley's fantasy profile: SS Hanley Ramirez said he was recognized often while walking the streets of Boston the past two days, getting a warm reception from fans who remember him as the top Red Sox prospect who got away. What did strangers say to him? "We want you back," Ramirez said. "You know the fans here. They're great."

Wuertz is a middle reliever in the vein of a Bob Howry or a Mike Timlin. Works for me.

Michael Wuertz - RP

Wow, I just realized all of my starters (except Vernon Wells and Conor Jackson) homered today. Plus, Danks and Lannan were outstanding, and Street had a perfect 9th inning to get a save. The stars must be aligned for this team!

Let's f***ing do this. Jacko's still online. We could pick again.

Gotta have a backup catcher. Flores is an up-and-comer. His scouting report said he has a cannon and plenty of batting potential. He's only 24. I like his upside.

Jesus Flores - Bench

So, is it fair to assume Alyssa Milano is a baseball groupie?

You've got some question marks. Maybin is unproven. So far, A-Rod hasn't been the A-Rod of old sans roids. Could also happen to Manny, who is old. Salty still hasn't put it all together yet. Jeter is also old.

Have to disagree with your assessment of your team. Wood is unproven. Choo's situation with Korea is still unresolved. Loney doesn't have much power for a first baseman. And Quentin seems like he might be spending a lot of time on the DL. DipreG has a good lineup. So does Yankshater213. Murphy and Bourn are the only question marks. BoSox21 is decent. Jacoby's looks promising but is still incomplete. Same with Whiskeybreath. Coco's is decent. Chipper Jones and Chris Young are the only question marks. I like my lineup. Pretty balanced. Proven players. Nobody is too old. Wells is probably my only question mark. He's about as inconsistent as they come. Could use a little more speed.