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aaron sanders?
Litl Gravy on
August 11, 2019 8:09 AM
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Boooo A A Ron
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Gains
Angelos Sucks on
August 10, 2019 8:23 AM
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Angelos calm down with the 258 pts..
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Wasn’t adley rutschman in to kill a mockingbird?
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i'm feeling that gausmania while simultaneously feeling some adley rutschmania. it's exciting.
Litl Gravy on
August 5, 2019 6:59 PM
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bill paxton vs. john paxson
Litl Gravy on
July 27, 2019 8:15 PM
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Jimmy MFer Paxton
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Please pay no mind to Nelson Cruz hitting bombs like nobodies business at age 39...
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i hate to sling accusations around recklessly, but are baysox on ‘roids right now or what?
Litl Gravy on
July 26, 2019 3:04 PM
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I'm not giving him away but this MFer Paxton is available. Would love an OF or prospy in return
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September 2 is when the wild card starts I believe
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what day does the postseason start? or; what day does the 1500 innings limit reset?
Litl Gravy on
July 19, 2019 5:10 PM
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I'm just gonna give up on mobile. You all get the idea.
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Sorry for butchering that link
https://community.ottoneu.com/t/h2h-playoff-caps/5290
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https://community.ottoneu.com/t/h2h-playoff-caps/5290
This was the latest thread I could find. Only cap that applies is SP.
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Are you sure about the positional caps not applying in the playoffs? They did last year so I was expecting them to apply again this year. And I know there was a change this offseason but I thought that only applied to pitching?
https://community.ottoneu.com/t/development-through-november-2018/4272/3
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Just a reminder to everyone that hitting positional caps and pitching IP limits do not apply in the playoffs. Everyone is limited to 10 starts per week in the playoffs and that is the only limitation.
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I have about 12 OFs, all with varying levels of surplus/value/win-now potential. Let me know if you are interested. Would be looking for SPs or elite and proven RPs. Yelich and Bellinger are unlikely to be traded, but you never know
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Pour one out for tyler skaggs, gang. Lookin' like a barnburner second half coming up.
Litl Gravy on
July 12, 2019 5:23 PM
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alec bohm 🙄
Litl Gravy on
June 30, 2019 9:37 PM
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...interesting results for recent prospect signings.
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I'm sure there are things that could change incentives - a competitive balance tax that reduces next year's salary cap by a percentage of total loans received, maybe we could even roll over unused cap space (I have no ulterior motive there). But it just seems like the root "problem" is that people value prospects too much and are willing to hand out somewhat absurd loans in order to get them.
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I would agree if there were egregious trades like the scenario you describe, where a team is not only gaining a valuable player but also cap space - but I am not seeing any trades that fit that scenario.
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I also got an offer of Hoerner for Hill and countered with one for more loan money. So it wasn't like it wasn't considered when making the deal. I can't speak for other deals but my guess and hope would be that it is negotiated.
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I think Cape Cod makes some good points about it. It's fairly unusual that two teams have so much cap space entering the season. But Jabberwock has competed with everyone this year despite that. People probably just need to be more cognizant of the fact that loans are a part of the trade more than just getting it over the line. For example, I traded away $1 Woodruff earlier this year for cap space (certainly not for Chad Pinder)....
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But now that I've said my piece I'm willing to just shut up regarding the topic.
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and while it might not harm the rebuilding team, it does so to the rest of the league. Also if anyone who's getting these substantial loans leaves the league at the end of the season, I'll be pretty upset. I mention this because the guy managing Jabberwock last year went all in against me with his moves during the championship and then left our league after the season so he never had to deal with the ramifications of his aggressive moves.
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While I appreciate everyone explaining to me how loans work in this league like I'm 5 years old, I think only Sano and Otis are getting my point. I completely understand that when Stud Player A costing $50 gets traded for prospect B costing $1, a $49 loan is necessary to complete the trade and that makes sense for both sides. What I have a problem with is when in the same scenario, a $69 loan is given to the team getting the expensive player. Because that $20 solely benefits the contending team
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Also to be fair to myself my loans in and loans out are somewhat netting to 0
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I think it's a pretty essential element of this joint.
yes, it does prompt us to keep up with one another; but would anyone really rather just pick a roster and chill?
this platform lends itself to long-term strategy (i think) and it's not without wincing that i trade away tucker, adell, kiriloff, etc. for dudes that pretty certainly will not be part of the squad in 2020.
i am 99% sure that i will not be able to get Wander Franco back for Lindor come february, you know?
Litl Gravy on
June 27, 2019 7:18 PM
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I have zero problem with the large loans. Trading for a rental is part of the business. Normally guys that are traded at high values are already above their keeper value, so they would be cut anyways. If anything it offers up more options for rebuilding teams to continue to get better YoY.
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But I'm curious to hear what everyone else thinks
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I agree that it's gotten a bit ridiculous this year, but I don't really know what the solution would be. I think limiting loans would hurt rebuilding teams more than teams trying to win now. If they're trying to trade away players with $50 salaries for $10 worth of prospects they need to be able to give some substantial loans. Plus teams carrying a salary of $500+ probably means more high-end players available in the auction at the beginning of the year, which also helps rebuilding teams.
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Agreed with Baysox. Seems silly that so many guys are GAINING debt relief on trades where they're taking a stud who's going to help them win now. It should be the other way around. If you have the cap space to take on a big salary like that you should have to pay the price of that big salary, it should never be a net $0 loss or better.
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Yeah well considering you are one of the 3 teams I referenced with about $100 in loans, that is not surprising. Was more so looking for feedback from the other 8 teams.
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I'm on the gravy train on this issue. Sorry sox
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Can we have a discussion on potentially capping the amount of loans one team can absorb in one season? I think it's absolutely crazy that we have teams with loans of $154, $98, and $95 this year and it creates an environment where the other contending teams have to do the same just to keep up. I don't like that at all but if I'm in the minority I suppose I'll shut up.
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gateway to gary. if you will it: it is no dream.
Litl Gravy on
June 27, 2019 4:27 PM
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Certainly above slot value
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Holy hell we should screen grab that bid list and send it to Adleys parents
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I mean, you wanna talk about classic gravy moves? $19 bid on a guy that hasnt played a second of pro ball
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RIP Daryl. (does anyone need a shortstop?)
Litl Gravy on
June 24, 2019 6:37 PM
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Times like these make me think of the great Daryl Morey. "Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor"
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words of wisdom, truly, words of wisdom. thankfully i have kyle hendricks to fall back on...
Litl Gravy on
June 22, 2019 6:50 PM
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There's still time! We can eval the trade in 2021.
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I feel the same way about mine and Otis Rich Hill trade too. What do you know Kev?
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loving this quintana trade so far. thanks otis!
Litl Gravy on
June 22, 2019 4:13 PM
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i'd start one for bobby witt sr. if they let me.
Litl Gravy on
June 21, 2019 11:14 AM
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Bobby Witt Jr. Classic Gravy auction
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