For those of you nerdy enough to have followed The Sandlot over on ESPN.com's Message Boards, you already know what this league is all about. Sixteen of the most competitive, shrewd, cocky, and outspoken owners found on ESPN's FLB site have all gathered to attempt the experiment of one David Mack (damack1234). He proposed a salary keeper league on the Boards and sought out the best owners from the crop of guys he happened to "know" -- and I use that term loosely -- from the site.
Our 2008 season can be deemed an all-around success. Chris Thompson, aka Nellie's Holler, emerged as league champion with outstanding starting pitching (J. Santana, Felix, Burnett, Shields), strong hitting (Abreu, Pujols, Longoria, Pena, V. Guerrero), and a deep bullpen (Balfour/Percival, Rivera/Hanrahan, M. Rivera, Sherrill) to his credit. But who will emerge as 2009's champion? Only time will tell.
And as we march the long and lonely road to Opening Day, The Sandlot says "Hello!" to three new owners: Sleeve of Wizard, The Baseball Junkies, and Austin Puckettiers. So long to The Denver Nuggets, Pervin' The Dish, and Chicago Serbs. We barely knew ye...
The Sandlot is currently in its eighth round of the MLB Draft (http://killinmesmalls.proboards50.com, in case you are interested); as the draft concludes, more owners will contribute to this blog. We also plan on posting an entry with the complete 2009 MLB Draft list, pick by strenuous pick, and a handful of perspectives from some of the league's most nefarious owners (Lee__D, I'm looking at you).
Also be on the lookout for the Best/Worst MLB Draft Picks of 2009, complete with laugh tracks and the occasional stick-poking.
In short, 2009 looks to be an uproarious season with drama, tangents, rants, information, randomness, chaos, and a whole lot of fun. Get ready.
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