Thunderlips Taps Out!

Thunderlips says 'No Mas!'

Gilbert, AZ-- Director of Custodial Services and Head Groundkeeper, "Celery Stalks" McGrane has announced that the Thunderlips franchise has been KO'ed by crippling dept and a dwindling fan base.  Lead Popcorn Popper LaGreca also commented that ownership hoped fans would continue to come out to the ballpark after the team burst onto the scene in 2005.  As an expansion team, Thunderlips saw instant success making it to the Championship game in their inaugural season.  Tlips would get destroyed (12-1) by the Royal Rooters "Randy Winn and a Prayer Team", but four years later defeated the New Milford Warriors (8-4) for their first and only championship.  McGrane commented, "these moronic fans don't know good fantasy baseball when they see it.  They all want to root for Al Pujols, but what the hell has he won?  Nothing that's what!  Idiots can't appreciate a good small market 'David Beats Goliath Story'.  You can't make this stuff up!"  The Thunderlips franchise closes shop with 1 Championship (2008), 3 trips to the finals, 1 division title, and 5 playoff berths.  LaGreca and McGrane will stay on as draft consultants and will be offering free draft advice and commentary to anyone who is willing to listen on Draft Day. 

Metalheads Continue Reign of Tyranny!

By some miracle, The Metalheads not only qualified for the playoffs, but also advanced to the Championships and eked out their third consecutive victory.  All hail Joey, our personal lord and savior.

Final: Metalheads 7, Fenway Flats 6

Keeper Deadline

League mascot "The Hulkster" is listening for the final bell to toll on the keeper deadline.

EVERYWHERE, USA -- Keeper deadline rapidly approaches (11:59 PM EDT this evening).  I will update on trades as they come in today.  Here are the latest:

TRADE #1
SS RECEIVES:    1B Eric Hosmer, LISI #9, LEO #9
MW RECEIVES:  3B Mike Moutakas, TOM #8, VENO #9

TRADE #2
DC RECEIVES:    2B Ian Kinsler, LISI #5
FF RECEIVES:    SP Yu Darvish, VENO #7

TRADE #3
YS RECEIVES:    SP Jered Weaver
FF RECEIVES:    TOM #3

TRADE #4
CM RECEIVES:    TIM #2
FF RECEIVES:    1B/LF/RF Allen Craig, CHARLIE #7

TRADE #5

IL RECEIVES:    TIM #7, TIM #10

FF RECEIVES:    TOM#6, TOM #15

Jay The Bruce On The Move

BRIGHTON, MA -- Fenway Flats have dealt Jay Bruce and picks for Ed Encarnacion and picks.

DEAL:

FF RECEIVES:   1B Edwin Encarnacion, LISI #5, JOEY #6, LEO #10
SS RECEIVES:    RF Jay Bruce, JOEY #8, TIM #8, TIM #9

Labatt and Chin Music Keep It Within Division

Wieters gets no love from fellow cat lover Chin Music.

LYNNFIELD, MA -- Irish Labatt has acquired a collection of players in exchange for picks.  Chin Music appears to have decided to deal away every player on its roster and so far there are plenty of takers.  Other deals continue to be discussed.  The most recent confirmations are listed below.

TRADE #1

IL RECEIVES:      C Matt Wieters, 3B Aramis Ramirez, CHARLIE #2

CM RECEIVES:    VENO #2, LISI #11

TRADE #2

BP RECEIVES:  ERIC #10, ERIC #12

DC RECEIVES:  STARS #13, ERIC #13, VENO#13, LISI #14

Block Buster Trade Announced As Deadline Approaches

Rihanna not included in the Kemp blockbuster over the weekend.

NORFOLK, MA -- Chin Music and DC Dynasty have announced a blockbuster trade involving keepers as well as some draft picks.  Details are below, plus another trade over the weekend that I didn't get a chance to announce.  With keeper deadline now five days away, rumors are swirling about other potential deals.

TRADE #1
DC RECEIVES:    RF Justin Upton, SP Clayton Kershaw, ERIC #6
CM RECEIVES:   CF Matt Kemp, SP Cole Hamels, ERIC #11

TRADE #2

DC RECEIVES:    TOM #5

SS RECEIVES:     UT Ben Zobrist, JOEY #6

Ellsbury Dealt

Ellsbury bringing his talents to the Barnstormers

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Barnstormers have acquired oft-injured CF Jacoby Ellsbury from the Irish Labatt in exchange for slightly less oft-injured LF Matt Holliday.