It seemed unneccessary to post a new thread just to update the four remaining matchups in the BBFL Alomar Division, which continue for one more week. Then it occurred to me that Bauxites in other leagues might want to share their pennant race stories. Bear with me through an abbreviated update, then the floor is yours.
Though my Toronto Walrus leads Lars Kvale's AGF 9-3 at the midway point, don't be misled by that score — it's a fiercely-contested final that can go either way. I have a "safe" lead in only three categories (AVG, OBP & SLG) but the pitching rate stats and all six counting stats are up for grabs. With two starts remaining, Randy Johnson (all by himself) could swing K/BB, WHIP and the all-important tiebreaker ERA in my opponent's favour. If it had been a one-week match, I would have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at the last possible moment, as AGF, who "led" 6-6 after Saturday, had a rough Sunday at the plate and another unfortunate start by whoever is inhabiting Mark Mulder's body.
That volatility and the uncertainty of Head-to-Head play is definitely a mixed blessing. If BBFL was a Roto league, I would have opened up a 30 point lead in May and still been leading by at least 20, on cruise control. This is far more stressful; it's comparable to MLB's playoffs, where a tremendous regular season means absolutely nothing in a short series against a hot club.
Mebion Glyndwr leads the Chatsworth Halos 9-2 halfway through the bronze medal match, and Brad just lost Jose Guillen, so he faces an uphill battle. There's a barnburner going on for the Consolation crown, where the Horse Field Hammers cling to a 6-5 lead over Baird Brain, and the Austin Senators have a 7-5 edge over Hannibal's Cannibals in the only other remaining Alomar match.
So what's up in the Barfield Division and Leftovers playoffs? Feel free to brag or moan about what's happening to you in non-BBFL leagues. If you are looking for a new league, want to recruit new owners for 2005, discuss stat services or sims — anything fantasy-related — go right ahead.
Though my Toronto Walrus leads Lars Kvale's AGF 9-3 at the midway point, don't be misled by that score — it's a fiercely-contested final that can go either way. I have a "safe" lead in only three categories (AVG, OBP & SLG) but the pitching rate stats and all six counting stats are up for grabs. With two starts remaining, Randy Johnson (all by himself) could swing K/BB, WHIP and the all-important tiebreaker ERA in my opponent's favour. If it had been a one-week match, I would have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at the last possible moment, as AGF, who "led" 6-6 after Saturday, had a rough Sunday at the plate and another unfortunate start by whoever is inhabiting Mark Mulder's body.
That volatility and the uncertainty of Head-to-Head play is definitely a mixed blessing. If BBFL was a Roto league, I would have opened up a 30 point lead in May and still been leading by at least 20, on cruise control. This is far more stressful; it's comparable to MLB's playoffs, where a tremendous regular season means absolutely nothing in a short series against a hot club.
Mebion Glyndwr leads the Chatsworth Halos 9-2 halfway through the bronze medal match, and Brad just lost Jose Guillen, so he faces an uphill battle. There's a barnburner going on for the Consolation crown, where the Horse Field Hammers cling to a 6-5 lead over Baird Brain, and the Austin Senators have a 7-5 edge over Hannibal's Cannibals in the only other remaining Alomar match.
So what's up in the Barfield Division and Leftovers playoffs? Feel free to brag or moan about what's happening to you in non-BBFL leagues. If you are looking for a new league, want to recruit new owners for 2005, discuss stat services or sims — anything fantasy-related — go right ahead.
