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If there's any interest, I might move a couple of backend SP (Antone/McCullers/Kim types) for RP (and/or Catcher). Not quite sure yet...but if anyone sees anything they like hit me up. I'm tight on cap, so can't take elite guys that carry a high number on.
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My apologies to all for my lack of responsiveness lately, my non-Ottoneu life has been kind of hectic. I'm going to carve out some time tomorrow to respond to messages and trade thoughts so for anyone that has any interest, we can hopefully still get something done before the cut deadline.
Bat Flip Mafia on
January 27, 2021 10:20 PM
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Making major cuts tomorrow, this is your last chance to get any of my players without having to bid on them in the draft. Send your offers. Need lower salaries in return.
Thirsty Dog on
January 20, 2021 4:44 PM
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Greg Holland will be the first player to pitch with a bionic arm in the majors. Will be forever known as "Is Greg Holland Back Perpetual Arm Procedure."
AKA Big Papi on
December 29, 2020 9:34 AM
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ha! missed that note. I haven't been keeping up with my badge collecting. A good new years task I suppose. Just posted a benchload of players to my trade block. Looking to shake down my roster a bit.
AKA Big Papi on
December 29, 2020 9:31 AM
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FYI: There is an Ottoneu badge for making a trade on Christmas day. Wonderboy and I may make a trade of two low $ players we would have cut before the keeper deadline. If you too want the badge, express interest and we can pair up. (https://community.ottoneu.com/badges/118/christmas-trade)
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Uh-oh, he's back - again. (https://www.mlb.com/news/greg-holland-re-signs-with-royals)
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Ha! A rookie in the league. . .you'll love Ottoneu, welcome.
AKA Big Papi on
November 24, 2020 7:44 PM
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League - thanks to those that welcomed me to the league - especially Bat Flip Mafia and his promise to haze. By now you all see that I changed my name to "Wonderboy". Watched the Natural every pre-season with my three sons. However being new to Ottoneu, the name might become appropriate when you ask yourself "Boy I wonder why he did that" By the way don't worry about any conflict of interest with my brother - he is too competitive to give me any advantage. - John "
Wonderboy on
November 16, 2020 7:30 PM
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We can cut players now without penalty to get under $400 right?
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Bat Flip, sure. he’ll at least need to deal with the haze of learning Ottoneu. that should count some but he’s a tough egg; he’s had to deal with me all his life...
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Welcome! Best of Luck!
Baby Sharks on
November 11, 2020 10:00 AM
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We're gonna haze the new guy, right?
Bat Flip Mafia on
November 11, 2020 12:30 AM
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Welcome to it!!
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Welcome to the league! On that note, I will also plug that my other league has three openings if anyone is interested [ https://community.ottoneu.com/t/three-teams-available-heading-into-4th-year-of-50-fgpts-league/8140 ]
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Welcome, holl6! (He’s taking over the buzz bangers.). Let us know how we can help.
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Sounds good to me, Craig.
Bat Flip Mafia on
November 10, 2020 1:18 PM
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It’s always great getting new guys in...please do! I’ve got a couple of openings in my other league if anyone wants to add a team as well. $20 FGP with offline 5 MiLB.
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I've found a new owner for The Buzz Bangers. It's my brother. (He's played in ESPN leagues, but he's new to Ottoneu.)
Let me know if that's a problem, else I'll get him going tomorrow (Tues, Nov 10) so he can arbitrate by Saturday.
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Matt, sorry to see you go. Best wishes to you. If you ever want to come back, we’d be happy to have you.
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Sorry to hear that, Matt, but I certainly understand. Thanks for the congrats and best of luck with everything; who knows, maybe we'll cross paths again down the road.
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Oh Matty G, you'll be missed for sure. Arb is a fun process, I don't think I'd seen that Omnibus before, that's pretty interesting, thanks for the share!
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Congrats Bat Flip, that was a commanding win! Before we get too deep into the offseason I need to formally announce my departure. Have too many leagues and with the new gig I just can't commit the same amount of time to the league and don't want to ever be the guy that forgets to set lineups or just ghosts everyone and ruins the day to day competition. I'll stick around as long as needed, whether that's through arb or even auction, but can't be the manager anymore.
Wonderboy on
October 1, 2020 12:27 PM
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FYI: In the "End of Season" thread in the header, a question was asked: "This is my first year and don’t know what arbitration Is about. Any one have experience with it who can explain what it means, what to expect or advice?" The answer: "This is last year’s Omnibus (https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/ottoneu-arbitration-omnibus-v/); about the most comprehensive run down you will be able to get." May be of some interest to you...
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Congrats Bat Flip, Well Deserved!
Baby Sharks on
September 28, 2020 7:32 PM
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Thanks, guys! Do I get a trophy that's about 1/3 the normal size?
Bat Flip Mafia on
September 28, 2020 1:46 PM
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"OMG! that Bat Flip just flew over the canopy and out of the stadium above us!" Congratz on the 2020 Title.
AKA Big Papi on
September 28, 2020 12:06 PM
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Congrats champ!
Thirsty Dog on
September 28, 2020 12:57 AM
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Well done and congrats to Bat Flip on his championship year. Thanks to all for a fun season. Let’s do this again.
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HCP = its also an odd year, when guys like Baez, Bell, and Villar don't produce solid pts/game for your offense, it's hard to compete. I have 2 titles and a few top 3 finishes after 3 seasons, but across now 7 leagues (admitted Ottoneu junkie here). This year I have one team above 9th place, ugh, even my two time winner lost it's top SPs to injury and was done for early.
AKA Big Papi on
September 27, 2020 5:22 PM
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Two comments HCP-- #1 Go the lineup page and scroll down. That will show your production by position and highlight weak areas. #2 Scroll down a bit further and look at games played versus the maximums. You are way short in IP, OF games and a few short in other areas. As you rebuild your roster make sure you get positions filled so you can meet the caps. During the season, daily you have to check the lineup to see that guys aren't taking a day off on you.
Pete’s Revenge on
September 27, 2020 4:20 PM
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I just tried requesting an invite to the slack channel. Google brought me here: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/ottoneu-on-slack/5774/130
This is sort of my 1st real year, so I'm not counting myself out quite yet. I was in last year, but had a medical thing that kinda kept me from paying attention much.
I really, really wish there were an app. I may just download a separate browser that I only use for Ottoneu.
My specific question is, why did my team suck? SP disappointment is a great point
Larry Bowa on
September 27, 2020 1:51 PM
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Like Launch, I’ve been playing 3 full years and have a lot to learn. Really struggled the first few years understanding and assessing player $ values, especially for seemingly lopsided trades. The Ottoneu surplus calculator helped. Let us know specific questions you have so we can assist.
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This is the end of my third season...I have 5 teams...I have no championships (I'm really close on one, my original team) and I'm STILL learning tons about Ottoneu specifically. My old ESPN/Yahoo leagues are a breeze. Hope you don't get too discouraged, we haven't had a ton of chatter here this season either which can make it feel lonely sometimes.
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One simple move that you may not be aware of - you have Myles Straw ($2) and Derek Dietrich ($3) as cap penalties. After 30 days, you can nominate these players and cut them again to reduce the cap penalty.
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There are a lot of really good Ottoneu articles on the Fangraphs site, I pretty well devoured those before I started playing. Also, don't forget that you got basically zero from Kluber/Paxton/Taillon/German this year, which would torpedo anyone's season.
Bat Flip Mafia on
September 22, 2020 3:47 PM
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For me, it's been access to the Slack channel almost exclusively. Playing Otto in a silo probably wouldn't be much fun for me too. Not sure what kind of bandwidth you have there...but simply being more in touch with the community and gleaning info from them has made it like 1000x more fun for me.
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Can I get any tips on Ottoneu? I do pretty well in other leagues, but this one just doesn't seem like a good fit for me maybe?
Always wanted to join one of these leagues, but the lack of an app and not understanding all the different rules has been a pretty big hurdle.
What has helped you guys?
Larry Bowa on
September 22, 2020 1:55 PM
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Reminder: trades close at midnight Eastern Time - for those of you not on the East coast.
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last day to trade! Chapman w/ a 1-2-3 inning last night now on the block.
AKA Big Papi on
August 31, 2020 11:34 AM
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Still a lot of season to go though...some of those at the top have a shot.
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Same but with Bat Flip running away with it a bit, not sure anyone will take us up on it. One day to go, ready to deal
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Alright, this season is a wash for me. I never thought I'd ever see 12 people on the IL in my life! Everyone is available, lemme know who you need. I'll just start stockpiling for next year.
Thirsty Dog on
August 30, 2020 2:51 PM
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need a good front line starter (or two) for the stretch run, have some solid offensivepieces i can move depending on the pitcher (yuli, alonso, moustakas) , shoot me a message if you want to move a starter
Wonderboy on
August 25, 2020 4:26 PM
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If you need a 1b or OF hit me up, have too many
Wonderboy on
August 14, 2020 9:21 AM
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Looks like it's time to sell...if you see any pieces you like, let me know.
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Anyone interested in Yuli? I'm looking for an SP
Wonderboy on
August 11, 2020 9:14 AM
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Damn Wraith Squad has 10 on the IL and 10 in the minors/alt camp. No cash to add FAs.
AKA Big Papi on
August 5, 2020 7:14 PM
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Ha, I was about to ask.
AKA Big Papi on
August 3, 2020 9:24 AM
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He's off to a good start too!
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