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Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 2nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox.

Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics but also look to improve our teams as well as the teams of our fellow fantasy baseball enthusiasts. Everyone has their own perspectives which are not to be cast off as frivolous. They should be used as a method of expanding our own knowledge.

In this article, I review the previous day's boxscores and provide my opinion on a variety of topics. Some will be random, some will be fun, and some will be stat-driven. It's a soapbox so I may rant from time to time as well. So without any further delay, below are my thoughts on the May 1st games. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.

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Daily Musings

  • Rocket Man! Trea Turner scorches the basepaths for two more steals.
  • When the trebuchet doesn't reach, bring in the George Springer. 470-foot long shot & 354-foot precision delivery.
  • Alex Kirilloff (three) is amused by the simplicity of this game. YAHTZEE!
  • It gets lonely at the top so J.D. Martinez sent a friend request. Ronald Acuna responded. Ninth HR.
  • "Bohm, Bohm, Bohm; Ha-ha. Ready for action, nip it in the bud; We never relaxin, Bohm is everlasting." Damn, Alec Bohm. We like the way you move. (third HR)
  • "And if you see me walking by, and the tears are in my eye; look away, baby, look away." Stricken w/ emotion after Matt Shoemaker start (3.1 IP, 8 ER, 2 BB 0 K)
  • Hmmm, what is the connection between Andrew Benintendi (three) & Randy Dobnak? Benintendi received the donation of two taters.
  • Michael Conforto (two) pulls out his slingshot. 388-ft thump.
  • Tim Anderson (four) eats for free. Grand Slam. Delicious!
  • THUNDAH! Nelson Cruz asks how the RazzSlam is going. We stated we could use a little help. 439-foot assistance from the gentle giant.
  • Danny Duffy handles MIN (7 IP, 1 ER, 7 K). CLE next. Oh yeah, I want to be at that concert.
  • Lance Lynn returns & wobbles to a W. 5 IP, 3 ER, 2 K. KC Next.
  • Who was sleeping on Jack Flaherty (5-0)? No, not literally. Don't be weird.
  • Matt Harvey is 3-1; Jesus Luzardo is 1-3. Is this a weird Dr. Who episode?
  • Mark Canha (four) & Ramon Laureano (four) order the same, but Canha (fifth SB) gets a free chocolate shake & cajun fries. Combo meal!!
  • Luis Castillo started slow in 2020, didn't he? Buy low.
  • Someone talk to someone and get Nico Hoerner batting at top of the lineup. 3-for-3, .375 AVG, 2nd SB.
  • He has power on the mound & at the plate. Shohei Ohtani also has a little klepto in him. Fourth SB.
  • Manny Machado (four) showers bring May flowers.
  • Jose Urquidy (7 IP, 5 K) sizzles in Tampa. Cruise up to Disney World to celebrate.
  • Hunter Renfroe is more than a part-time lover. Would this 417-ft cherry blossom prove his dedication?
  • Mookie Betts (three) proves he still knows the location of the bleachers.
  • Patrick Corbin gives you some decisions to make. Will you cut him or not. 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 K. NYY next.
  • Mike Trout doesn't need SB. 7 HR, 36 R+RBI, .429 AVG.
  • Trevor Story (three) sneaks a 354-ft message over the wall.
  • Travis Shaw ain't cheap but he loves his Chicken Quesadilla combo meal. (fifth HR, first SB). Add a Big Beef Meximelt in there for good measure.
  • Jesus Aguilar sippin' on his sixth big-boy glass of Miami Vice!
  • Jared Walsh (six) provides two stamps on request for consistent playing time. 4-for-4, .360 AVG.
  • Blake Snell gets first W. Behind or ahead of expectations?
  • Who said he doesn't have speed? DJ LeMahieu opens up his SB starter kit (one).
  • Rougned Odor batting third...cause....?
  • Mitch Haniger cannot be contained. Seventh successful escape.
  • That dude is still my kinda fella. Isiah Kiner-Falefa. three-for-five w/ fourth HR.
  • AJ Pollock, you left a lot of meat on the bone. Six LOB.
  • Best wishes for Dustin May. It's terrible that it seems we are sending out kindness daily.
  • Cristian Pache w/ first big-league jog around the bases. How'd it feel?
  • Rockies don't hit on road, they say. Zac Gallen & friends are left conflustered after 14 runs.

 

Endgame

 

Closing Thoughts

  • Enjoy your day, but start prepping for the week. Don't be satisfied with mediocrity. Work hard to be successful in life. That's can't happen without a little preparation. Do that at your leisure today. Now. There's little time to waste. Have a great Sunday.
  • (No Fear, Just Fantasy)


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