Standings as at July 20, 2003 (May 4 position & points)

Big movers in the past 10 weeks have been Darrin's Cubs from 19th to 9th, defending champion Jeff's Angels from 11th to 5th, Vonn's Senators from 4th to 11th, and Brent's Angels from 9th to 13th. What has made your team groove or not? Write a team comment to be included in this mid-season report, as long or as short as you wish.

 

1 Chris - Red Sox 3476.67 (3 - 1118)

2 Andy Phillies 3452.67 (2 -1210)

Drafting both MacDougal and Redman helped me a ton. They have both gotton me a bunch of points this year.

3 Mike Pirates 3295.33 (1 - 1297)

4 Randy Cardinals 3249.33 (5 - 1108)

Made alot of trades when I first got in the league and they seemed to have worked for the most part. Still trying to get a feel for the catagories I'm used to 5x5 leagues. It's been fun. Hope to get my long term rosters set with 10 players I feel comfortable with after next years draft.

5 Jeff - Angels 3246.00 (11 - 932)

Well, the team is on the move...have made a few trades that have improved the team nicely. Sosa is finally starting to hit. Im really bummed I cant keep Jerome Williams for next year...but that is life. Roberto Alomar looks as done as a turkey with a fork stuck in him. Eric Byrnes was a big pick up for quite awhile, but he has started to slump. Looking forward to Aaron Boone being on the team...and am expecting a rebound from Konerko to add a bit of pop in the lineup. I was at the Jim Rome tour stop that he says was the worst one of all time...in Oakland..though he says it was in San Francisco all the time. He is a great talent. I love listening to his show. Good luck everyone.

6 Greg Colt 45s 3228.67 (6 - 1081)

The Colts starting 5 continues to impress with a 46-27 record. Mussina has slumped from a hot start, while Wood and Schmidt continue to pitch extremely well. If Vazquez can get it going then the Colt's could move up. Marlon Byrd was finally called up from the minors and hopes to give Tori Hunter some incentive to play better, ie, Hunter could lose his job. Byrd has gotten the starts the past week and will continue as long as he hits. Sean Burroughs .297 looks like he finally belongs, while Mark Bellhorn even in Coors cannot hit, which means last season was a total fluke. Milton Bradley .318 shows signs of slippage, but still remains the Colts pick of the draft. So glad Kevin Millar .291 decided to play here.

7 Steve – Mets 3177.33 (10 - 937)

Until recently, my starting pitching has been inconsistent. It's really been my offense and closers that have kept me above water... With my starters picking up lot of wins lately, I've been able to move up the standings pretty fast! In terms of pickups for the year, I would have to say Jose Lima has been the best. He just keeps on winning!

8 Chris Indians 3119.00 (8 - 976)

9 Darrin Cubs 3098.33 (19 - 725)

10 John Braves 3060.33 (7 - 1026)

11 Vonn Senators 3033.67 (4 - 1114)

12 Jerry Tigers 2947.00 (12 - 907)

Offense has been ok Pitching has been pretty bad. I think i have already dropped 2 or 3 players from my winter protected list. But on the plus side the team has been much improved over last year. Maybe next year playoffs? we will see.

13 Brent – Yankees 2920.00 (9 - 946)

14 Robb Orioles 2911.67 (17 - 868)

15 randy – athletics 2865.67 (13 - 902)

i guess i am like the guy who can't decide whether the glass is half full or half empty. i believe i finally have the foundation to a solid pitching staff but, i have got the worst offense in the league. one bright spot was reaching 13th place, the highest placing i have reached yet.

16 Frank / Twins 2804.00 (16 - 876)

My team sucks. I have gone from 11th to 18th. Need I say more. David Wells is okay but that is about it. Speaking of him, does anyone WAYYYYYYYY up there in the high rises who is playing for a title want a loose canon lefty? No reasonable offer will be refused.

17 Dan White Sox 2752.67 (14 - 885)

18 Josh Giants 2721.67 (15 - 881)

19 Dans Dodgers 2713.33 (20 - 657)

20 Rod – Reds 2460.67 (18 - 747)