Games played: 21
The first 18 games were all intra-division so results of the inter-division are very early.
Hitters vs Pitchers---2-4
Hitters vs Choice-3-3
Choice vs Pitchers-4-2
Choice vs Hitters-3-3
Pitchers vs Hitters 4-2
Pitchers vs Choice 2-4
Who's who in the league and some early highlights...
East--Hitting centric-
Fench33-a 5 times veteran of this theme -started the season by winning 8 games in a row and is currently in first place with a record of 13-8. The Fench led Beaver Pelts have the second best run differential at +36. Ivan Rodriguez and Alex Rios are both off to great starts---Ivan at .321/.361/.667 while Alex is at .358/.442/.654. On the mound, Doug Davis has already contributed 3 wins (3-2) while Ugeth Urbina has 3 saves.
JJB92--another 5 time veteran is in second place with the Mr.Scary club. Vlad Guerrero has already hit 11 home runs while Alfonso Soriano has 9. Mark Redman is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.13.
YCBill--returns for his second team--this one a hitting centric. Ycbill's Corked Bats are 9-12. Steve Finley has already driven in 24 runs and Joe Mauer is delivering .388/.456/.525. Jason Johnson is off to a great start with a 3-0 record.
Nol15736 is new to the theme and is leading the Whitechapel Werewolves. The Werewolves are 9-12. Albert Pujols .304/.360/.641 and Mike Piazza and Jason Bay have both knocked in 20 runs. JJ Putz has 4 saves and has not allowed a run in 5 innings.
The Central Division is comprised of the owners choice on managing their team
Burley Norseman-another 5 time veteran-- leads My Baseballs Ichiro--My has the best record in the league after week 1 with a record of 14-7 and an impressive +71 run differential. My has won 9 of 10 and are led by Barry Bonds (.438/.580/.959) and Todd Helton .378/.485/.737. Carlos Zambrano already has 5 wins. Interestingly, My Baseball has already experienced 5 blown saves so the record could be even better. Also, the best known Ichiro is not on this team.
Bigdinkent returns with his 4th team---the Twin Lakes Titanic Toads. The Toads are just one game behind the pace with a record of 13-8. In an ironic twist, Ichriro Suzuki is on this team and is hitting .398/.440/.892. Eric Chavez is .306/.440/.736 is off to an excellent start and in a surprise to some, Roger Cedeno is hitting .375. Roy Halladay is 4-2.
Drabb9529 returns with his 5th club--Drabb won the 80s championship. Drabb is 8-13 with his Schwing Batter Batter club. Ryan Langerhans has contributed .353/.371/.706 for his salary of 1.77 million. Alex Rodriguez is at .296/.402/.556. Brad Lidge has 5 saves and hasn't allowed a run.
MGoren5166 makes his debut in the theme with the Rhinestone Relics. The Relics are also 8-13. John Lackey is 3-0 pacing the starting pitching. Manny Ramirez and Andrew Jones both have 5 home runs helping the offense.
West--pitching centric
Papavj makes his first appearance in this theme leading the Wyoming WingNutz. Three starting pitchers have WHIPs of under 1. The Wingnutz starting pitching is being paced by Mike Mussina (4-0--ERA 2.70 and a WHIP of .93) Johan Santana is 2-1 with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of .84 while Tim Lincecum is at 1.87/.99 WHIP. The WingNutz are at 14-7. Craig Wilson has contributed .318/.388/.727.
Generationm1 also makes his inaugural appearance in this theme. His Premeditated Resentment team is 12-9. Randy Johnson is 3-2 with 71 strikeouts in 49 innings. Randy has an ERA of 1.81 and a WHIP of .83. Jake Peavy is 2-1 with an ERA of 1.88/WHIP of .85. Mariano Rivera already has 7 saves. Kenny Lofton is hitting .389/.450/.537 pacing the offense.
Gritch is making his first appearance in this theme leading the 00's Pitching Gritch club. The Gritch are 10-11 with Ben Sheets off to a 3-0 start. Ben's ERA is 1.71/WHIP of 1.14. Jason Schmidt is 1-1 but with an ERA of 1.84/.85 WHIP. Hong Chih Kuo and Jonathan Papelbon have saved 4 games each. John Vander Wal has contributed .391/.500/.750
NewGuy1912 not only makes his first appearance in this theme but is leading his first SOM Mystery Team. NewGuy had the first pick in the two round draft and chose Pedro Martinez to lead his club. It's been a rough start for the Armed and Dangerous club---Pedro is 2-2 with an ERA of 4.74/WHIP of 1.35. Armed is 6-15 after 21 games. Josh WIllingham is at .246//.386/.404 to lead the offense.
Interesting statistics
Hitters have gotten off to a great start---14 players have an OPS of greater than 1.000 with Barry Bonds setting the pace with an OPS of 1.539. Vlad Guerrero is next at 1.288 while John Vander Wal (!!) is at 1.250.
Home Runs----Vlad Guerrero leads with 11, Barry Bonds 10 while three players---Alfonso Soriano (Mr. Scary) Steve Finley (Corked Bats) and Ken Griffey Jr. (My Baseball Ichiro)--have 9.
Pitching numbers
Wins--Carlos Zambrano (My Baseball) 5
Mike Mussina (Wyoming WingNutz) 4
Roy Halladay (Twin Lakes ) 4
WHIP--8 pitchers have a WHIP of under 1
Jake Peavy-Premeditated Resentment .65
Randy Johnson-Premeditated Resentment .83
Johan Santana Wyoming WingNutz ..84
Strikeouts
Randy Johnson 71
Carlos Zambrano 47
Tim Lincecum (Wyoming) 47