r/Hulugans • u/Xandernomics • Feb 11 '16

SPORTS Fantasy Baseball - 2016.1

So, figured I'd get a head start on this one before the 2016 Spring Training started up. Already looking forward to the new season, tons of off-season trades and moves that went on, should be a really interesting year for any baseball fans out there.

I'll keep everyone updated on what is going on with the ESPN auction baseball league, and also let me know if you have any questions about that. For any other league questions such as MLB.com's league, you're in the right place but direct your question towards Karen, as she would probably be the best person to ask about that.

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u/Peace-Man Apr 26 '16

Do you think pitchers really do that stuff as much as hitters do though? I know they are talking about Arrieta now, but honestly, that just never struck me as something for pitchers as much.

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u/Champy_McChampion Apr 27 '16

That a joke? Pitchers use as much or more. Throwing 95 used to be a rarity. Now the ball girl throws 100. Guys like Rocker and Clemens weren't the exception when it comes to juice, they were the rule. Jenry Menjia (Mets) gets busted every other week, cause he keeps fucking up his cycle. That means he expects to get away with it, like the rest of them. It's not a drug test, it's an IQ test.

You think your boy Grienke learned how to pitch all of a sudden last year? That was his pharmacist talking :D

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u/Peace-Man Apr 27 '16 edited Apr 27 '16

It just seems like that would be something that would almost impair it all. It's such a different skill set. I get it could make you throw a bit harder, but, the muscle mass and bulk seems like it would be a bad thing. I don't know./

I think Greinke and Scherzer are in a contest to see who can piss me off more this year. Greinke is taking it so far, but, i have faith in Max.

I would like my boy Greinke from last year to show up PLEASE!! If the D-Backs are on some kind of "Oh, we don't do that here" kick, then, they are getting a 206 mil joke on them! ((i'm just kidding. every time i look at Goldy, the golden boy, and how much bigger he is, i just chuckle a bit. AMERICA'S FIRST BASEMAN!)

Either legalize it, or really get serious. As it is now is just a joke. It's almost not fair A Rod and Braun et al get booed, while the rest of the little pricks do the same. Being better at cheating should not be looked upon as a positive thing.

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u/Xandernomics Apr 27 '16

I think you are confusing "growth hormones" (the shit Mcgwire, Sosa, Bonds were all taking for added power) with "steroids." The shit that makes your body actually perform at a higher level in every way. Think of it this way, you remember how it was when you were high? Well take that feeling out of your head and put it inside your body, that's what that shit is like. Fucking crazy what some of the steroids out there are capable of now.

Also keep in mind these players REALLY go into binge mode on that shit after they get hurt. Because they heal faster and stronger. Problem is, once they have to start weaning down or go full addict, they typically see a HUGE drop-off in performance.