[USML Announce] Re:

Tue May 30 15:38:58 EDT 2006

Gee...Jeff is such a genius he no longer can remember all the studs he
drafted.  Well, it still was a savvy move by the Red Hots to acquire Morales
last year, even if they had to make a deal with Winick to get him...

On 5/30/06, Richard Robbins <RERobbins at itinker.net> wrote:
>
> Morales was a Winick draft pick.  Jeff traded him to me last year.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Brad Jansen" <bljansen at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 14:45:58
> To:"USML Announcements" <announce at usml.net>
> Subject: Re: [USML Announce] Re:
>
> John: You're correct on all points, but the statute of limitations has
> passed. Otherwise, strike Damon and Wells from the Busts and add Kendry the
> Cuban Comet Morales to $1 Bargains...or to quote the beloved Jeffrey Winick,
> "Morales is the best young hitterthis League has seen in some
> time...ceratinly betterthan Covelli Crisp. Kudos to the Red Hots for having
> the foresight to draft him in '05 and to the Rips for having the foreskin
> todump for him in '06. There are lessons to be learned from this andI gladly
> will teach those willing to listen..."
>
> Brad
>
>
> On 5/30/06, JOHN FRUIT, FAF ADVISORS <jfruit1 at bloomberg.net
> : <mailto:jfruit1 at bloomberg.net> > wrote:
> Hey Brad, Damon is a dog of a retainee, not a draft day bust. Actually,
> I'll
> take his 38 runs and 11 SB. From where I stand, Rodrigo Lopez at $9 was a
> waste
> of the lead used to pencil in his name. Of course now that he is off my
> roster
> he'll morph into Juan Marichal. Finally, while draft day inflation led to
> Vernon
> Wells being priced at $36, he still is hitting over .300, is 6th in total
> bases, 9th in hits, & 10th in rbi...if that's shockingly overpriced, what
> does
> that make Manny Ramirez at $40?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brad Jansen <announce at usml.net: <mailto:announce at usml.net> >
> At: 5/26 12:10:02
>
> While impatiently waiting Jeff Winick's quarterly report on the state of
> USML affairs, as well as his review about his earlier prognostications, I
> decided to submit to the League my list of draft day busts and bargains.
> Chime in, lads!! Here goes:
>
> The Busts:
> 46: A-Rod--Klein knew what he was doing not bidding this high...
> 38: Hafner--too much money, too little pop this year
> 36: V. Wells--shockingly over priced
> 30: R. Sexson--ugly numbers
> 27: Damon--a dog
> 26: T. Hunter (cf. to J. Thome...)
> 25: Beltre--makes me sick, physically
> 25: Guardardo--toast, but still may get a few saves as Ms peddle him
> ...oops, forgot the Unit at 26--ouch
> 26: Huff...and puff about this one
> Cabrera/15 and Baker/13: see Winick's vitriolic attack in his pre-season
> forecast--right on the money, Jeffrey!
> 21: Foulke--doing nice at set-up role
> 17: Garland--no thanks
>
> Bargains:
> 1: Putz--cheap closer
> 1: Zumaya--will he close or start? With that 100+ fastball who cares!
> 7: Crede--coolin' off but still great value
> 1: Otsuka--closer!
> 1: Borchard--Repubs plan ahead by padding FAAB account!
> 10: Mussina--moose is loose!
> 9: Hansen--wait! wrong column!!
>
> Hon Mention, bargains: Broussard-8, Roberston-1
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing list
> announce at usml.net: <mailto:announce at usml.net>
>
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce: <
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce>
>
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Material based on data from sources deemed reliable; accuracy/completeness
> not guaranteed. Not for use as a primary basis of investment decisions; not
> to be construed to meet needs of any investor. Not a representation or
> solicitation of an offer to sell/buy any security. Securities may not be
> eligible for solicitation in all states. Opinions subject to change. U.S.
> Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. (USBPJ), its officers or family members may
> own/buy/sell these securities. USBPJ may make a market in the company's
> common stock. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Securities
> products/services offered through U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Inc. member
> SIPC and NYSE, Inc, a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp.
>
>
> While impatiently waiting Jeff Winick's quarterly report on the state of
> USML affairs, as well as his review about his earlier prognostications, I
> decided to submit to the League my list of draft day busts and bargains.
> Chime in, lads!! Here goes:
>
> The Busts:
> 46: A-Rod--Klein knew what he was doing not bidding this high...
> 38: Hafner--too much money, too little pop this year
> 36: V. Wells--shockingly over priced
> 30: R. Sexson--ugly numbers
> 27: Damon--a dog
> 26: T. Hunter (cf. to J. Thome...)
> 25: Beltre--makes me sick, physically
> 25: Guardardo--toast, but still may get a few saves as Ms peddle him
> ...oops, forgot the Unit at 26--ouch
> 26: Huff...and puff about this one
> Cabrera/15 and Baker/13: see Winick's vitriolic attack in his pre-season
> forecast--right on the money, Jeffrey!
> 21: Foulke--doing nice at set-up role
> 17: Garland--no thanks
>
> Bargains:
> 1: Putz--cheap closer
> 1: Zumaya--will he close or start? With that 100+ fastball who cares!
> 7: Crede--coolin' off but still great value
> 1: Otsuka--closer!
> 1: Borchard--Repubs plan ahead by padding FAAB account!
> 10: Mussina--moose is loose!
> 9:Hansen--wait! wrong column!!
>
> Hon Mention, bargains: Broussard-8, Roberston-1
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing list
> announce at usml.net: <mailto:announce at usml.net>
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce: <
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing list
> announce at usml.net
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing list
> announce at usml.net
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce
>
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lyra.siteprotect.com/pipermail/announce/attachments/20060530/fb467aec/attachment.htm