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We could start a snake draft this week. I have to figure out a couple things still tho on logistics. I'll put up a post tomorrow with a proposal for each and clearer plan for what we would be looking at. Agree with Lobsta, May 31st is a good marker in the season and potential "Opening Day" for us. i think it's achievable with the snake draft scenario.
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@Hollenbox, would we be able to start the slow snake draft auction this week? "These 5" has a point when it comes to a large time commitment for the slow auction draft. The 2020 draft would essentially reset some player values next year (I.e. Outfielder X isn't worth the 32$, therefore drop him prior to next year's keeper deadline). This would also get us playing for this year. I am for either idea, I just want the league year to begin.
Baby Sharks on
May 12, 2019 12:37 PM
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...and, if we go either of those routes, I'll volunteer to set it up on CM as we need.
AKA Big Papi on
May 12, 2019 12:19 PM
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If we had a slow snake draft we would only be "on the clock" during our picks. If there was a 8 hr window after each pick, shut off nights and holidays, until we're done, I think it would require much less daily attention. You would get a msg that its your pick and have 8 hrs to make it.
AKA Big Papi on
May 12, 2019 12:17 PM
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Another Idea I had this morning is to utilize set salary values to begin with(ex. surplus value $) and hold a slow snake draft. I'm seeing that the auction option could actully take much more time and commitment than we have as well. It would have to run over many days for us to fill out a full roster. We would also have to be giving pretty consistent attention to whats happening across the auction board.
AKA Big Papi on
May 12, 2019 12:13 PM
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I think the slow draft idea is excellent. This way, we would most likely start around Memorial Day giving us about 110-120 games of Baseball. Additionally, this would really help to conduct the draft without forcing a time spot. The draft app looks greater though it may take a few days to draft. Good Luck Everyone!
Baby Sharks on
May 12, 2019 12:05 PM
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Central (US) time zone for me. But I am up very early.
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To short-cut setting up a draft time - if we use that method, is there anyone who is NOT in the Eastern (US) time zone? any internationals or west coast guys?
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Just noticed, we can download a CSV file after the draft and upload directly I think.
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Thanks, "These 5", for your offer on the draft app. I'm fine with using that app; whatever the league prefers. Post your preference here.
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There isn't an app, but noone had issue with the site on a phone. Only the one who initiates the draft has to pay a $3 fee for the month to set it up, everyone else signs up for free. As I said, the results would have to be manually input into the Ottoneu site but that's certainly manageable.
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Welcome, Mattryangoldman, glad you decided to join us. I'm sending you a link to our doodle scheduler. Let us know how we can help.
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Here is a link to Couch MAnagers that I hope will work thru my login: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=40 This is what the Draft Room is, and this was from my Seed Bombers team draft this spring. The site worked great. Each team can have 3 noms up at once, so 36 players can be "on the block" at once, yet no auction can close until a bid holds for the set time limit (ex. hr.s) The draft an be turned on and off at night and could run over a week and certain days if
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Welcome guys! 2 teams left! Lets get this draft set! Another draft option, if we can't get a date set, is to utilize Couch Managers site to do a "slow draft". Basically a set up that allows each team owner to nominate 3 players at a time with a set time limit, such as 8 hrs, after each bid. I've used it twice and it has proven quite useful and effective to get through a over a period of time. Of course other variables can be set. The teams would then have to be manually put in
AKA Big Papi on
May 10, 2019 11:10 PM
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Hey everyone, excited to join!
Wonderboy on
May 10, 2019 10:36 PM
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Welcome, ryanlburnett, to the Auto Noise Alliance. Ryan is our 9th owner. I will be sending you a doodle scheduler for our redraft. Let us know how else we can help.
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Vote results: we will conduct a full redraft. Let's set a date and see if this brings in more owners. I'll send a separate email to collect best dates/times. While the majority want to wait, everyone also wants to get on with the season. Let's hope and pray that we'll get the remaining 2-4 owners soon.
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Vote results: we will conduct a full redraft. Let's set a date and see if this brings in more owners. I'll send a separate email to collect best dates/times. While the majority want to wait, everyone also wants to get on with the season. Let's hope and pray that we'll get the remaining 2-4 owners soon.
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Hey, so we have 8 people now, which is great! @Hollenbox, what is the plan going forward? Are we going to try to sign up a few more or try and setup a draft?
Thirsty Dog on
May 3, 2019 12:32 AM
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Steak Lobsta's trade block has been updated!
Baby Sharks on
May 2, 2019 10:37 PM
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Welcome, crhenderson10! You make the league 8 strong! You get a round of penalty-free cuts before our draft (rule V.i). Let us know if you have any questions.
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Hi everyone, just claimed Hunterpence None The Richer, looking forward to playing.
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Healthy Corey Patterson's trade block has been updated!
Larry Bowa on
April 29, 2019 2:02 AM
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Kenny Power's Comeback's trade block has been updated!
Larry Bowa on
April 29, 2019 1:48 AM
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Syndergaardians of the Galaxy's trade block has been updated!
Thirsty Dog on
April 26, 2019 12:20 PM
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Welcome, Astraea M.K., glad to have you aboard. Reach out if you need anything. Excited to see the league fill up.
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Greeting y'all, I just claimed the Mermen. ~ Astraea M.K.
AKA Big Papi on
April 25, 2019 8:08 PM
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Welcome, cjwolfe. Glad to have you. Let us know how we can help. You get a round of penalty-free cuts; see Rule V.i, before the draft. We are now 6 strong! We'd like to have 8-10 teams so we're actively recruiting. If you have any friends or family who might be interested, let them know.
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Thanks for having me guys! Really hope we can get this league running!
Thirsty Dog on
April 25, 2019 1:24 PM
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League, we are 5 strong. Niv has encouraged me to wait for at least 8 owners. There are no new people asking to join a league on the new owners community board. I'm going to post another message there. Do you have anyone considering the league? If we go forward with five, the other 7 teams will be even more stale, and it may lock us into a very shallow league, but if we wait, it may be a while before we reach 8. What is your preference: draft now or wait?
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Kenny Power's Comeback's trade block has been updated!
Larry Bowa on
April 16, 2019 1:11 PM
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We have 5 teams and a another person strongly considering joining. Niv and one of our owners think we should wait a little bit. Recruit your friends. Join slack and talk it up.
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How many teams do we have now? When should we draft?
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I ask around but couldn’t find anyone
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I’m good with whatever I just want to play.
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(I thought I sent a similar message, but I can't find it posted here, so here's a second try.) Guys, I *might* have someone to take one team, but I think it might be best to post a message in the Ottoneu "owners wanted" community page, setup a draft for new owners where the player pool is made up of free agents + all players from unclaimed teams + one player voted off my team (and including those that were voted off teams from last fall). We have little time... Comments or other tho
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(I thought I sent a similar message, but I can't find it posted here, so here's a second try.) Guys, I *might* have someone to take one team, but I think it might be best to post a message in the Ottoneu "owners wanted" community page, setup a draft for new owners where the player pool is made up of free agents + all players from unclaimed teams + one player voted off my team (and including those that were voted off teams from last fall). We have little time... Comments or other tho
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I’m in
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I'd like to make the league work. I'll ask around. There is a good bit of disparity between owned and abandoned teams. Should we consider some ways to even it up?
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Hey guys, sooo.... ive completely forgotten about this league. It doesnt seem that there is too much interest considering more than half the teams are in disrepair.... Do we think we can get people to sign up and take over teams?
Larry Bowa on
March 15, 2019 10:33 AM
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I’m in for 2019
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Hello? Is anyone going to play this league in 2019?
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Hello!'s trade block has been updated!
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Hello!'s trade block has been updated!
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Hello!'s trade block has been updated!
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Hello!'s trade block has been updated!
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HH league, I claimed the Hello! team yesterday. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season with you. Take it easy on me; I’m new to Ottoneu. I’ve played in a family ESPN fantasy baseball league for five years. I’m looking for a more in-depth fantasy game. I understand that I can’t possibly compete this year, but I can get familiar with Ottoneu and get set for next year. So let me know what you’d be looking for in a trade. And thanks ahead of time. -Craig
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I can do any day except Tuesday and Thursday next week.
Baby Sharks on
March 28, 2018 8:38 PM
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I'm free to do this draft whenever.
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Just kidding, everyone is still claimed by a person.... If we could all respond to see if we still have a league going that would be great
Larry Bowa on
March 26, 2018 11:09 AM
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