Fantasy Baseball
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Today’s contributors are: Sara, Frank.
Subject: SimYard
“You have any fantasy baseball teams this year Sara?”
“Don’t I always? I’ve got the one we’re in together on Yahoo, and another Yahoo one.”
“I went overboard. I’ve got four Yahoo teams, and a Sporting News team. The Sporting News team is cool though because it’s a salary cap league, so you have to buy and sell players as they increase or decrease in value.”
“That’s neat. A little more strategy than just hoping you get to draft early to take A-Rod or Reyes.”
“Reyes? You have to take Hanley Ramirez over him don’t you?”
“Reyes had a bad year, Ramirez had a good year, and they were still very close in fantasy points in most leagues.” Sara says, sticking her tongue out at Frank.
“I actually agree, I think Reyes will do better than Hanley this year.”
“Speaking of fantasy baseball, you should check out SimYard. It’s a fantasy baseball management sim.”
“Management sim? Like Sim City sim?”
“Kind of, yeah. You got a roster full of randomly generated players, and then you play pick-up games in the park against other teams, and you can add to your roster. Every year, which is a month of real time, you can train your players and they get better and stuff. There are even playoffs. It’s kind of addicting.”
“So the games play themselves or something?”
“Well, you can micro-manage a little, but yeah. If you join a league and buy a stadium, you don’t even have to set up games, they start automatically on schedule.”
“Buy a stadium? So what, it schedules a 162 game season or something? Can I be the Yankees?”
“Screw the Yankees! It’s not supposed to be real world teams anyway. Some of the names are kind of funny. Killer Dust Bunnies, No Talent Ass Clowns, Humanity Annihilatng Choloroflorocarbons.”
“Ass Clowns? Like Office Space?”
“Yeah. Their icon is actually Michael Bolton.”
“Ha! That’s awesome. So maybe I’ll check it out.”
“You should.”
“Okay. I will.”
“Sounds good.”
“It does.”
“Okay then.”
“Okay.”
Tags: baseball, fantasy baseball, michael bolton, office space, salary cap, sim yard, simulation, simyard, yahoo
Easter Eggs
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Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: Easter
“Wow, I think I ate way too much junk. My stomach is angry at me.”
“Mine too. I actually ate half of that huge chocolate bunny my parents sent me.”
“You girls are lightweights.” Billy says, buttering himself another piece of Easter bread.
“I can’t believe we went through a loaf and a half of that stuff…you must have eaten half of one yourself Billy.”
“It’s good stuff. Ann is a good baker.”
“Thanks. Those pastries Frank bought were delicious too.”
“Want another? There are plenty left.” Frank says, peeking into the bakery box.
“No! I’m full. I’m on chocolate hiatus.”
“Chocolate hiatus sounds like a sin.”
“It probably is.”
“I think I’ve eaten too many eggs. I think I had five today, that’s a lot of cholesterol.”
“Maybe if Tabitha hadn’t insisted we dye so many…”
“You’re right, I think four dozen eggs may have been overkill, but it was fun!”
“I ran out of ideas though. And then Sara had to make too many blue and orange Mets colors eggs..Speaking of which, are you getting up to watch any of the Red Sox against the As in Japan Sara?”
“Probably not. It’s on at 6 right? I’ll probably wake up and catch the end of one of them, just to see some real baseball.”
“Yeah, I may just stay up all night. We’ll see. I have to remember to make sure all my Boston and Oakland players are active in my fantasy leagues though.”
“Yeah, I should do that too.”
Tags: baseball, Chocolate, chocolate bunny, easter, easter bread, easter eggs, japan, Mets, sweets
March
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Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: March
“It’s that time of month again!”
“Oh no! She’s going to ask us about March! Run!”
Scott and Frank leap up and start dashing towards the bedrooms, but Ann blocks their way.
“Tough. It won’t hurt that much, I promise.”
“That’s what the doctor always says too, before he comes at me with a giant needle!”
“At least he puts a Mickey Mouse band-aid on your boo-boo.”
“Yeah, that’s true.” Frank sits back down and resumes his game with Sara.
“Hey, I’m losing 34-22? You didn’t pause it?!”
“Oh, you wanted it to pause it? My mistake.” Sara grins.
“You’ll regret that! Prepare for an amazing comeback.”
“My birthday’s in March, so that’s cool. This year’s the big Two Seven.”
“The big Two Seven? What’s so great about 27?”
“Well, It’s prime for one thing.” Sara calls over from the couch.”
“No it’s not…nine and three..?”
“Oops. Nevermind. So what is so great about 27 then Scott?”
“I just wanted to say the big Two Seven. Nothing special.”
“I know it’s a little cliché going with a food answers, but I like cornbeef and cabbage as well as Irish soda bread.”
“Speaking of that, did you see that Guinness is looking to make St. Patrick’s Day an official holiday?”
“Not a bad idea. I love Guinness.”
“They got a petition I guess? I’d sign that.”
“915,913 signatures to go apparently. That’s a lot in only two weeks. I don’t even like Guinness but I think it’s a good idea.”
“They even have a commercial, where they’re interviewing what I guess is a pilgrim, asking him if he’s jealous about the idea.”
“On that avenue of thought, I’m going to say green beer is my favorite thing about March.”
“Green beer? You know it’s just food coloring right? I could make you some green beer right now.”
“Wouldn’t taste the same if it’s not the 17th. Your turn Ann, I know how you like to weasel out of your own questions.”
“That’s easy, my favorite thing about this March is that Wednesday marks one whole year of writing the blog. I’m proud of myself.”
“A bit modest are we? I’m going to say Easter. It’s neat that it’s early this year. I Looove dying Easter Eggs.”
“Yeah, that should be fun. Maybe we should all stick around here this year instead of going home to our families. Last but not least, Sara. No baseball reasons, you always find a way to make it about baseball.”
“But.. But..”
“No! And I might not let you use it in April either!”
“Speaking of days that should be holidays, Opening Day should really be a national holiday so we can all watch our national pasttime.”
“I’m with you there. Look on the bright side, I’m my own boss and you are unemployed. We can both watch it at leisure!”
“I knew there was a benefit to being home all day! If I can’t have baseball, I’ll go with the ‘In like a lion, out like a lamb’ cliché. I look forward to the warm weather again.”
“See, and no one died. If you guys start thinking about your April answers, maybe you won’t find it so grueling.”
“And Frank, you suck. Did you just lose to Sara by 27 points?”
“Best two out of three?”
Tags: 6th Floor Blog, baseball, Beer, easter, green beer, guinness, Holiday, march, parade, st patrick's day, Video Games
February
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Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: February
“I never did a What Do You Like About January post did I? Shoot. Oh well, there is always next year. Guess what! It’s February!”
Frank groans. “Fine, but you go first.”
“Happily. I like February for Valentine’s Day. I’ve only been dating Mark a little while, but I think it’s long enough to get pampered on February 14th.”
“The pampering is nice, but the best part about it is the chocolate. Sweet delicious chocolate. And even if you don’t have a boyfriend, all the stores are selling delicious stuff.”
“Beware the Ides of February!”
“February 15th? Is that your favorite part of February or are you just being stupid?”
“So’s your face.”
“What? That doesn’t even make sense.”
“So’s your face always makes sense.”
“Scrubs reference high-five!” Scott and Frank high five, and then snap their fingers.
“Super Bowl! The Super Bowl is Sunday. Let’s go big blue!”
“I didn’t realize you were such a big Giants fan.”
“They’re growing on me. Did you know that the Jets were named for the planes at neighboring LaGuardia airport and their colors come from the Hess gas station colors?”
“I didn’t know that. That’s a lovely history they have. Was Hess one of their original owners?”
“Yeah.”
“Back to the ides, pitchers and catchers report to spring training on February 15th. Baseball season is getting closer!”
“Baseball high five!”
Sara and Frank slap five.
“I like February for my birthday. Quarter century this year.”
“25’s a good number. I liked that age. I like Groundhogs day. It’s such an unappreciated holiday.”
“Unappreciated? What’s to appreciate? We make a big deal about a rodent coming out of the ground, and either bitch and moan about the cold weather, or cheer that it’s almost spring. Woo Hoo.”
“I liked the movie too.”
“Fun movie. Doesn’t make the holiday any better.”
“Doesn’t make it any worse.”
Ann cuts in. “That’s everyone! That wasn’t so bad was it?”
“I liked January better.”
“I didn’t do this in January.”
“Exactly!”
Tags: 6th Floor, baseball, Chocolate, February, Groundhogs Day, Scrubs, Super Bowl, Valentine's Day
Ann’s a Jinx
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Ann, Frank and Scott.
Subject: Exercise? Never heard of it.
Frank walks in and peels off his heavy jacket. “I’m soaked. It’s warm out there!”
“Is it? I haven’t been outside all day.”
“Yeah. It’s probably 70 degrees out. I guess it’s nice if you aren’t in a heavy jacket.”
Ann walks in from the bedroom. “It’s warm out? Maybe I should go out for a walk.”
“It’s a nice day for it. It’ll probably be cold again before you know it. You’re a jinx, only a couple of days after you blog about it being frigid out and now we have a heat wave.”
“Maybe I should blog about not getting something I’ve written published then.”
“Or blog about not winning the lottery.”
“Or blog about never finding a boyfriend.”
“Ouch! Low blow Frank!”
Frank just grins. “I feel like sitting outside with a beer and watching baseball in weather like this. It’s a shame it’s still many months away.”
“Still over a month before pitchers and catchers even report to spring training.”
“I know. Only seven football games left too. Guess there is going to be a lot of hockey watching in the near future.”
“Or you could actually go out and play sports, exercise, that kind of thing.”
“Exercise? Naaaaah.” Frank flops on the couch and flips on Comedy Central. I want to watch the Daily Show from last night, I forgot. First one back since the strike started.”
“Oh, right! Screw the walk.”
“Now who’s skipping exercise?” Scott teases, bringing over three beers.
Tags: 6th Floor, baseball, Beer, bitter cold, Blogging, daily show, exercise, Heat Wave, jinx, Manhattan, new york
It’s Time To Go To The Movies!
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Sara, Frank
Subject: It’s Movie Time!
“I miss baseball.”
“Yeah, me too. I’m all for full disclosure, but I’d like to have an actual game to watch and discuss, not just allegations of cheating and who’s talking to who about acquiring who.”
“I’m surprised they don’t have a live blog and webcam on Johan Santana’s agent and the Twins GM. Those two must be wearing out the phone lines. If you’re having trouble placing a call in
“No kidding. Islanders are on tonight, sans Simon. I may watch.”
“I’d lounge and watch sports. I think Ann’s going to be baking cookies, so we can ‘test’ them as she works.”
“Cookies! We should all go see a movie tomorrow night. Might be our last chance to watch a movie together this year.”
“That sounds good. Yeah, I think Tabitha’s actually going to be with her family for most of the time from Christmas to New Years. What should we see? I Am Legend?”
“How about
“Eh. There’s National Treasure: Book of Secrets.”
“I’d see that, but I don’t think Scott will. He was ranting about them making a sequel to that movie when we went to see the Golden Compass. I’m not sure what he has against it.”
“What’s left? Sweeney Todd? I don’t really know what it’s about, but it’s supposed to be good or something. Johnny Depp. Directed by Tim Burton.”
“I don’t always trust it when people say it’s supposed to be good. I’d see it though, but I don’t think it comes out until Friday. “
“There are a couple of midnight showings tomorrow. We could see it then.”
“Midnight? Bleh..I have to..oh wait! I’m off Friday! I’d do that then. We’d have to check with everyone else then though.”
“Sounds like a plan. Hey, it’s almost seven. Let’s get that ice-game going.”
Tags: baseball, christmas, cookies, Golden Compass, Hockey, Islanders, midnight showing, mitchell report, movies, New Years, reviews, steroids, Sweeney Todd
October
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: October is here
“So guys, what do you like about October?”
“Didn’t you ask us this about September? Are you going to blog this? Isn’t that a cop-out?”
“Yes, Yes, and No. I think it’s an interesting post. Besides, it doesn’t preclude us from posting other things throughout the month. We did have a poor September though.”
“Not as bad as the damn Mets..”
“Very true. I’ll give you time to grieve before I collect on our bet.”
“Right. So..October. What do you guys feel about October?”
“What do YOU feel?”
“Fine. I’ll go first. I really like all the leaves changing and the storms and the wind. It’s very poetic. Perfect for a writer.”
“I love decorating. October starts Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. Lots of decorating opportunities.”
“You putting up that creepy witch again this year?”
“Yes. I don’t understand what you find creepy about it. She’s just a witch.”
“I think It’s her nose. Creepy. My favorite thing about October is the people. While some people get nastier from the holiday stress, most are a lot more friendly. At work, many regular customers, as well as employees, bring in cookies and candy and all sorts of goodies.”
“Baseball. It’s October, it’s the holy month. Playoffs, World Series. Lets go Yankees!”
Sara fixes Frank with a very evil stare. “That’s usually my favorite thing about the month. This year I’m thinking about taking a renewed interest in hockey. The season starts this week.”
“Oh. My turn? October huh. The leaves? No you said that. Oh! Of course, Pumpkin Pie, Apple cider, especially spiced, and Apple pie!”
“Food. Gee, we never would’ve guessed that one.”
Tags: Apple cider, baseball, decorations, Hockey, October, pie
Kitchen Chat
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: Round Table
“Cheese? Where is the cheese!”
“American? Or mozzarella?”
“American.”
“I don’t know.”
“Okay, where is the mozzarella then?”
“Not a clue.”
“Argh!” Tabitha screams, grabs a butter knife and moves towards Scott.
Frank restrains Tabitha. “Relax Tab, It’s just cheese.”
“Just cheese? Just cheese?”
“Calm down! It’s behind the sour cream!” Sara shouts, her head stuck in the fridge.
“Fine. Fine!” Tabitha says, grabbing the cheese from Sara.
Just then, Ann walks in and joins us around the table. “Ann! Welcome home! I feel like I haven’t seen you in days. Let Scott pour you a drink.”
“What’ll you have? Beer? Pickle Juice? Iced Tea? Beer?”
“Do we have any more of that ..”
“Beer it is! Nice cold beer!” Scott pops the top off the bottle and places the bottle in front of Ann.
“You’re going to let her drink alone? That’s not right. Open that fridge back up Scotty.”
“He does have a point. Pass ‘em over bud.”
Scott grabs a couple more beers and passes them out. “Tabitha? Sara? Want one?”
“Not from you.” Tabitha says, taking a beer out of the fridge for herself.
“I guess I can’t be the only one not drinking.”
“Thatagirl!”
“Hey, so the playoffs start soon. You guys going to any games?”
Sara downs her beer. “I need another.”
Frank hands her one. “A friend of mine got two tickets, I may go with him to game 2. Not sure yet though.”
“How’s Catalina’s?” Tabitha asks Ann.
“Oh you know, the usual. I got to bartend a little bit the other day. That was a nice change.”
“Neat. Hey, I need to get some new clothes. You want to come shopping Saturday?”
“Yeah. Sure. I need a couple of things too.”
“Sara?”
“I don’t know. Maybe. We’ll see. Saturday? I don’t know.” Sara mutters quickly.
“Err, what was that?”
“She’s got a Mets game Saturday, but she’s thinking that if they lose horribly these next two games, she might not want to go anyway. Of course, if she doesn’t go to the game I imagine you’ll be able to find her with a couple of those bottles somewhere.” Frank translates, indicting the two empty beer bottles next to Sara.
“Well, hockey season starts soon.”
“I’ve never been to a hockey game. Maybe we should go this year.” Frank says to Billy, who’s ignoring Sara’s death stare.
“Definitely. As long as it’s the Rangers.”
“Humbug! But I guess that’s a lot easier than trying to get to Newark or Uniondale for the Devils or Islanders.”
“We could always drive.”
“Lots of traffic though. We’d basically be in rush hour to make a 7pm game. Unless we went on the weekend. I hear the area around Nassau Coliseum is nice.”
Ann bursts out laughing. “You heard that where?”
“You disagree? Hofstra is right there ain’t it?”
“Yeah, that just makes it worse.”
“Hofstra huh? Freshman chicks!”
“I think you’re getting a little old for Freshman.”
“She’s right.” Frank says, pausing. “Sophomore chicks!”
“All right!” Scott and Frank high five, Tabitha just rolls her eyes.
Tags: baseball, Beer, cheese, Freshman girls, Hockey, Hofstra chicks, playoffs, shopping
September
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: The Best Month Between August and October
“Well, it’s September again. What do you guys like best about September? I’m just thrilled that I’ve stuck with the blog for six months now.”
“I like how the weather starts getting cooler, and my birthday’s in September.”
“When they change the subway advertisements for the month of September I get to find out what all the new tv shows are.”
“Apple cider. I love apples! Fall starts rolling around and it gets to be time to have a nice hot spiced apple cider.”
“September is crunch time for baseball, It’s a fun month with so much to watch.”
“I don’t know that it’s what I like best, but since I’ve always been a student I associate September with getting back to school and a normal routine. I never know what to do with myself in the summer, at least with school I have goals and deadlines to work with.”
Tags: 6th Floor Blog, Apple cider, baseball, school, September, tv, weather
A Pirate’s Life
Welcome to the 6th floor.
Today’s contributors are: Ann, Sara, Tabitha, Frank, Billy and Scott.
Subject: Water Water Everywhere, but not a Drop to Drink
“Where is everyone? I thought we were drinking tonight?” Scott asks as he walks into the living room.
“Stardust? I’m not even sure I know what that is. Why aren’t we drinking again?”
“I don’t know either. I thought it was a casino. Ann did say they’d drink when they got back. They went to an 8:00 showing I think.”
“I thought that casino closed down? It’s only 8:15. I guess it won’t be too late to drink when they get in.”
“Well…I did buy this bottle of rum thinking we’d be drinking all evening. We might as well open it up and taste it right?”
“Look at it sitting there on the counter. You can’t just leave it there alone!”
“It wouldn’t be fair to the rum. You’re right; grab two glasses.”
“Woah! What are you doing with the coke?”
“Rum and coke? Have you heard of it?”
“Coke? Don’t be a sissy. This a good bottle of rum, let’s skip the mixers.”
“Shots then? We’ll be drunk and passed out before they get back. They’ll probably paint mustaches on us when they see us.”
“No, I was thinking of just pouring a glass of it and actually enjoying the flavor of the liquor.”
“Oh. Okay, I don’t think I’ve ever had rum like that.”
“If you don’t like it, we’ll add some coke. Come on, we might as well watch the game too.”
“Wow, the Yankees are doing good again. I thought Fausto Carmona was a good pitcher?”
“No one can stop the Yankees lately.”
“This rum isn’t bad. It’s got a little bit of a kick though.”
“Add a splash of coke then. It’ll soften the kick a little bit, but a splash won’t obscure the nice taste.”
“Much better. See? All empty.” Scott says, holding up his glass.
“Fill it up then. Might as well enjoy it while it’s fresh.”
“Certainly.”
Later…
“Couldn’t wait huh?” Ann says, holding up the bottle of rum.
“Yo Ho Ho! And a bottle of ruuummm.” Scott slurs.
“I don’t think you’d make a good pirate. There is no way either of you could sail in this condition.”
“How would you know? I might be an excellent sailor!”
“Are you?”
“I don’t remember. Maybe a small boat?”
“I could sail!” Scott tries to make the steering motion and trips on the edge of the couch.
Billy laughs. “You’ve got the sea-legs down at least.”
“Since they drank all the rum, I’m fine with not drinking tonight. We can save it up and drink extra next weekend for Billy’s birthday.”
“That’s right! It’s Billy’s birthday! You want help planning something Tab?”
“I’d love to run the ideas I’ve had past you. Really nail down the details.”
“Hey, don’t I get any input?”
“Nope. Just don’t make other plans for next Saturday.”
“Right…got it. Are we at least going to have dinner on my actual birthday on Thursday?”
“I guess we can concede that, what do you think Ann?”
“Sure, but I don’t think Tabitha is going to let you pick the place.”
“That’s fine, I like surprises. Looking forward to it.” Billy winks and walks back to his room.
“Chuckie Cheese?”
Ann looks at Tabitha. “Are we letting her help now?”
“I’m not sure I’m over the pineapple debacle yet.”
“Oh come on! That could’ve happened to anyone.”
“There were fruit flies everywhere! It was like a biblical plague.”
“We got rid of them.”
“Okay, you can help, but we’re keeping you away from the food.”
“Fair enough.”