So What Have We Learned?

The 2010 Baseball and Fantasy season is about to end and it would make sense to reflect. OK, so what have we learned?

We’ve learned that you can make seven trades sending out 21 players and run to a title. You can also make one trade, trading one single player and vie for the title before ending up fighting for second place.

We’ve learned that you can manage a baseball team in a major market making statements like “Look, what more can I do? I’ve tried everything.” And keep your job.

We have always known that every team wins 60 and loses 60. We’ve learned that the Cubs have worked hard to go 12-25 with the other 37 (five games left to play).

We’ve learned that if you want to win the CFCL Championship, the trend is it’s best to live out of state (Ruffins ’06, Kenndoza ’07, Kenndoza ’09, Ruffins ’10).

We’ve learned that relocation is not the only thing keeping Dem Rebels from taking home the Copperfield Trophy.

We’ve learned that Alfonso Soriano is capable of being productive outside of the leadoff spot. A lesson learned waaaay too late.

We’ve learned that small payrolls (Minnesota, Cincinnati, San Diego) can win if there is a team concept in place.

We’ve learned that brothers who cheer for different Chicago teams can work together to thoroughly trounce their cousin.

We’ve learned we still don’t know what to expect from Zambrano. He’s still one stupid fielding error away from another meltdown.

We’ve learned that a Non-Big Name, Career Minor League Manager can breathe new life into a sleepwalking franchise.

We’ve learned that the Revenge, by acquiring Mat Latos (.02), Fernando Martinez (.05), Tommy Hanson (.02), Dexter Fowler (.02), Andrew McCutchen (.05), Matt Cain (.10) and Freddie Freeman (.05) have a plan for 2011.

We’ve learned that the Monroe Doctrine has some awesome, loyal readers. Thanks to the Ruffins, Revenge, Fezboy and DoorMatts for consistently tuning in.

We’ve learned that we still have to wait ‘til next year.