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Mark Watzke holds a commanding lead as we near the end of July, with Jud and Dan distant runners-up by two picks plus HBPs. Watzke reached the 9-point mark last weekend, thanks to Chris Sale's sweep of the AL SP stats.

It appears that at least three categories will need to shift to put Mark in any real jeopardy. Chris Sale could certainly lose his lead in AL wins, but it would take a few meltdowns or missed starts for the Red Sox ace to concede anything else. Other scenarios around the league do exist (José Altuve losing the AL batting title, Kenley Jansen catching Greg Holland in NL saves), but most seem unlikely. Finally, increased HBP collection via Brandon Guyer, Derek Dietrich, or Tanner Roark could weaken Mark's position among his contenders in the tiebreaker column.

Our own Dan McCloskey began a "grassroots campaign" in January of 2012 with the goal of helping to get Tim Raines elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dan's @RockInTheHall account now has almost 1,000 followers on Twitter, and Raines will be giving his induction speech in Cooperstown on Sunday. Say hi to Rock for us, Dan!!!

-Jud

July 27, 2017

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Watzke hits 9 pts, runs the table w/Sale (IP, W, ERA, SO)

July 21, 2017

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Leads/Time 7/18/17

July 18, 2017

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Chris Sale ERA

July 15, 2017

Throwback Thursday ASB 2008

ASB 2008 update:
13 current entrants!
Also 53 of 62 points for players with "H" names...

July 10, 2017 ALL-STAR BREAK

Hard to believe it's been three years since Giancarlo Stanton led the National League in home runs, but he's back in the top spot as of this year's All-Star break, a development that vaults Garrett Schwab and Michael Orobona into "legitimate contender" status. On the AL side, the HR chase may be the only lost cause category in the entire pool, with the likes of Manny Machado, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz all trailing Aaron Judge by at least a dozen dingers. Greg Holland looks to be pulling away from the NL Saves crowd, but all it takes is one injury for Kenley Jansen to get back in the running there.

Leading the pool at this juncture, on the strength of Nolan Arenado's NL RBI lead and a one HBP advantage over Jud Ehrbar, is Mark Watzke. Watzke also owns what is potentially the most important "unique pick" in this year's pool, as Carlos Correa trails in the AL RBI race by just five. Speaking of unique picks, there are three of them in the money as of now, and Bob English is the proud selector of two of them, George Springer (AL Runs) and Alex Colome (AL Saves). Will Rice, with Paul Goldschmidt (NL Runs) is the third.

It looks to be shaping up to be an interesting "second half" in the MLB as well as the pool, so enjoy tonight's All-Star game and get yourselves ready for the remaining action to come.

July 9, 2017

Hamilton SB

July 8, 2017

Arenado RBI

July 7, 2017

July 6, 2017

Chris Sale ERA

July 5, 2017

Altuve, Murphy BA

July 4, 2017

July 3, 2017

Dan McCloskey takes the lead as we approach the All-Star Break... Dan used two Derek Dietrich HBPs to jump over Mark Watzke, with Jud Ehrbar and Will Rice close behind in the tiebreaker column.

Michael Orobona trails considerably in HBPs, but owns valuable "unique" picks in Trea Turner (leading NL SB) and Clayton Kershaw (2nd in NL IP). Michael should get some tiebreaker help in a few weeks when Starling Marte completes service of his 80-game PED suspension.

Happy 4th of July!

-Jud and Dan

July 2, 2017

July 1, 2017

Altuve BA