Yesterday, I described how Luke was serving as my pawn this week by picking up starting pitchers whom otherwise Eben would have grabbed. But now that the blockbuster trade between Brian and me has gone through, it appears that Luke might actually end up benefitting Eben most of all.
The Ortiz injury means that Jared’s team is stronger than mine at this point. With Eben taking on my weakened team, it seems highly unlikely that Luke could possibly gain the 4.5 games he needs to take over 1st place in this final week. However, should Luke fight hard, he could block Jared’s team from the playoffs. Nothing could suit Eben better. If my team, rather than Jared’s, should limp into the playoffs as the 4th cede, then it will be all the easier for Eben to advance to the finals, all thanks going to Luke for fending Jared off.
Of course, this also means that Eben will have to be careful not to pulverize my team this week. Should Luke not be overwhelming jared’s team, look for Eben to lay off of mine a little bit this weekend, trying to ensure that he faces the weakest opponent come the playoffs.
UPDATE: Eben really didn’t have anything to do with the trade between Brian and me. However, the only logical benefits (if there are any) fall to him, which would make it seem as if Eben himself had orchestrated the whole thing. I believe innocent scenerios such as this one are what cause Zionist conspiracy theories to be born…
February 28, 2009 at 5:13 pm
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