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Hey. In case anyone else is interested in trying out the FanGraphs points version of Ottoneu, I've just joined a new $50 league that still is looking for a few folks. Drop me a line if up for it and will put you in touch with the commish. Thanks! Jason
WAMCO Geckos on
October 8, 2020 8:57 AM
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A tie for first... WOW!!! Congrats to both of you. I will spend the winter struggling to understand how a squad I was convinced could win it all finished last... which is kinda like being a Mets fan, I guess. But in the meantime, go Jays! I'm definitely looking forward to normality returning to baseball (and life) in 2021 (fingers crossed). And hey, total rebuilds can be fun, right? (See the Jays.)
WAMCO Geckos on
September 29, 2020 3:13 AM
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Congrats Baseballocks & Arthur! It was a hard fought battle over the past few weeks for that top spot.
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Everyone on my trade block is available, Bryce and Whit having big years!
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I suppose it’s time to accept that 2020 isn’t my year — so will look to future and listen to offers on anyone. Let’s make some deals! Jason
WAMCO Geckos on
August 29, 2020 2:05 AM
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Looking to move Scherzer before the deadline next Monday. Open to any offers, really. Feel free to reach out.
@BuntSingles on
August 28, 2020 5:09 PM
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I trade for Paxton, he gets hurt. I trade for Buehler, he gets hurt. Anyone want to send me some Braves so my Phillies can maybe climb in the standings haha! Also, if you are interested in any of my players, don’t be afraid to ask. Trout, Bryant, Hand, everyone can go!
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It's finally here, Happy Opening Day! It's probably going to be a very strange season both in real life and in fantasy life, but I appreciate everyone sticking with us. I hope you and are your families are staying safe and here's to a wild season!
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We are ready! Whenever the season starts, the league is ready to go! If you haven't already looked, here are the modifications for this COVID riddled, short-season. https://community.ottoneu.com/t/covid-19-changes-for-the-2020-mlb-season/7611
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Are we ready to go in this league if and when the season starts in two weeks?
Duran Duran on
July 9, 2020 4:39 PM
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Baseball may be on hold, but I wanted to reach out and say that I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy right now.
@BuntSingles on
April 1, 2020 1:15 PM
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And a new season shall begin soon! I hope to start better than last year with my Jose Ramirez, Mikolas, and Happ trio murdering all my rates for a couple months. Might make a finals run easier with a hot start. Good luck to all!
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Awesome time today! I’m really enjoying this league. Good luck to everyone this season!
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Happy Draft Week Party Deckers! I wanted to give everyone a reminder, as if you didn't know, that the draft is this upcoming Sat, 2/29 at 1 pm EST. I'm planning on starting at 1 pm on the dot, have a 5 min break around 2 pm, 10 minutes around 3 pm, and another 5 minuter around 4 pm, with a hard stop at 5 pm (I doubt we go this long, but who knows? This is our first time doing a subsequent draft). Feel free to message me with any questions/concerns!
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It's official. I didn't have any objections to moving the draft back one hour, so the draft is now going to be at 1 pm EST on 2/29.
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Ok, sounds good to me to move the start to 1PM to help out a fellow owner!
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It's hard to say how long this draft will be. Our first draft was like 8 hours, BUT that was because we were all starting from scratch. So instead of 40 spots and $400 per team, we are looking at the team needing the most players needing to fill 21 spots and the team with the most money having $147. Meaning, I bet it will take us 2.5 hours. So, if we do push it back to 1 pm EST. I'm willing to do a hard stop for everyone at 4 hours, aka 5 pm EST.
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I have a hard stop at 5pm on the 29th. If we push the start time back, would we be completed by 5pm?
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Does anyone have an issue with moving the draft back one hour to 1 pm EST on the 29th? An owner has requested that we do so if possible. If you oppose moving the draft back please message me. If no one messages me their opposition by Friday we'll move the draft back.
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Alright, Party Deckers! Draft is set for 12 pm EST on 2/29. Celebrate Leap Year by drafting on Leap Day! (Is that what's it called?) Either way, I'll see you all in the draft room! Also, thank you for everyone taking the time to respond to the survey! We had 100% participation and I greatly appreciate it!
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Thank you, Baseballocks! That is good to know. I'd ask the commissioner but I heard he has a newborn at home so he's probably a little sleep deprived and I am afraid he'd mess it up. . . I'll just let the system do its thing!
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I asked my brother in law who is a long-time Otto player, and he said "It'll go through. You can also petition your commissioner to push the trade through ASAP. Just keep in mind that after tonight you can't cut players and will need to be sure your team is in a legal state."
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URGENT! This is your last reminder to get your team under the salary cap and in a "legal" spot before 11:59 pm Eastern TODAY. Otherwise, you'll be locked out of the draft! Side note: I'm not sure what's going to happen with that trade You, You and I did since it'll process after the keeper deadline. It'll be a good "guinea pig" and then we'll know for future seasons how the keeper deadline impacts pending trades.
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Speaking of the draft, most of you have responded and I greatly appreciate that! We're still missing some people's responses, so if you haven't done so, please fill out this two-question survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lNIPXVKTg6U71MiaJ667lf-JeIgRAjBxxNh5kh48G8c/edit. Right now we're looking at noon (Eastern) on 3/21, with noon on 2/29 being a close second. I'll make a final decision on 2/1 (Saturday). You guys have all been great, and I'm excited about this season! Thank you!
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Hey Party Deckers! Remember the Keeper Deadline is the end of the day 1/31, aka Friday! Your roster needs to 100% be in a legal state (under the cap) by then otherwise your roster will be locked until after the draft and you won't be able to participate in the draft. Note, all trades need to be accepted before the end of the day Thursday, 1/30, so that they can process before the deadline! Here's a link to an FAQ: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/keeper-deadline-questions/1254
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Congrats on the little one, commish!
@BuntSingles on
January 27, 2020 10:43 AM
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RIP BLACK MAMBA
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Thank you, guys! In another initiative, here's a link to a Google photo album for the league. My intention here is to put some faces with names. You all can add your own photos as well. Let's keep the rules pretty simple. Any pictures you have with other league members or baseball-related pictures I think are fair game. Pictures of your bird watching hobby, yikes! No thanks! Here's the link; https://photos.app.goo.gl/k9jtbZiF1mrPEgkU7
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Congrats and enjoy it all (everyone), it goes fast, mine are teens
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I'll throw another baby onto the pile: our second is due in July! Congrats!
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That's awesome. Congrats! Babies everywhere! (My first is almost 4.5 months now).
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Congrats Commish!
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Sorry for the delay, my daughter (#2) was born last Friday so it's been a busy week. As far as the draft goes, March 7th is not set in stone. I still think we should shoot for a Saturday, mid-morning, as that seems to be the best time for most people. This draft won't be as long as the first but should take at least a couple of hours. Here's a quick survey to gather what works. We'll go with the one that works for most people. Use this link: https://forms.gle/Mh6BgVftNW6cvpMd8
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I should have lots of flexibility on the date as long as we can settle on it three or more weeks in advance.
@BuntSingles on
January 24, 2020 11:18 AM
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I definitely cannot do March 7. I think just about every other weekend works though
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March 7 at noon EST works for me
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Question for the commish: Is that draft date & time set in stone? (12:00pm EST on 3/7) Or is it placeholder until after keepers are set and we can crowdsource a time when the most people are available?
Duran Duran on
January 21, 2020 12:26 PM
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As the current (and very lucky) reigning champ, I welcome the new owners to the league as well! It's been a ton of fun so far. Looking forward to season #2 and seeing if I can manage my way to a late victory again.
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Welcome aboard, Jordan. This is a GREAT -- and very fun -- league. Good luck...
WAMCO Geckos on
January 17, 2020 8:44 AM
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Welcome to the League, Jordan! I think I speak for us all when I say I really hope you like making trades, and lots of 'em
Diamond Girl on
January 15, 2020 12:04 PM
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Hello everyone! My name is Jordan, and I'll be taking the reins of Keep it Crispy (FKA Diamond Girl). I'm located in Milwaukee, WI--so naturally I'm a Brewers fan. Looking forward to my first year in Ottoneu. Good luck to everyone this coming season!
@BuntSingles on
January 14, 2020 5:12 PM
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Happy New Year, Party Deckers! I want to remind everyone that you have until January 31st (the keeper deadline) to cut, trade, and do whatever you need to to get under the $400 cap with at least $1 in cap space for each unfilled spot on your roster. Meaning if you keep 35 and have 5 open slots you'll need to be at $395 or less so that you have at least $5 to spend on those $5 open slots. If your team in an "illegal" state after 1/31 you won't be able to participate in the draft!
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Good Morning Party Deckers! Arbitration is officially over and players' prices are now set for 2020. You have until 1/31/20 to make any trades and player cuts to get under the cap. At the keeper deadline, all the cut players will be put into the draft which will take place early March. You can't pick up any cut players until the draft, so be careful. Lastly, 80% of the league voted to increase the fee to $100, so we will for 2020. I hope all is well with everyone and may our hot stove sizzle!
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Hey everyone, I'm new here too. Excited to be a part of this league and compete against everyone. Looking forward to the offseason wheeling and dealing.
Duran Duran on
October 30, 2019 9:31 AM
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Hi, just adopted this team, happy to join the league! Will double check the arb allocations when I get a chance....looking forward to the season
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I certainly got a little lucky that my players all got hot in the last month. I also sold off some young pieces to get those guys. So hopefully next year can be the repeat of the championship! It's a lot of fun playing, so thanks for letting me join you all in this ottoneu adventure. Looking forward to next year!
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My husband is abandoning ship as he has come along way trying to please and keep up with his baseball fanatic wife but he never even really looked at his team. I know we all want engaged owners. I will be back and hopefully do better as I feel this year was certainly a learning curve and I have to represent all those baseball chicks out there a little bit better. Congrats to all the top finishers this year and watch your back! LOL.
@BuntSingles on
October 24, 2019 1:50 PM
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Hey y'all! Thanks, Mashers! What a long weird trip that was. This was also my first year. I'm really looking forward to continuing with this league. That being said, should we get a head count of who plans on sticking around so we can get a head start of finding replacement owners? Looks like we just lost two players (I got emails that 2 teams were "abandoned").
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Athurian Legends, Nevermind and Danimal - congratulations on placing on the podium!!
Also, I wanted to advise that the Mashers will be back, stronger and better, in 2020. Hard not improve considering I finished in last place, lol. 2019 was my 1st year in ottoneu - the training wheels have been removed...
Mike
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There's been a request to increase the entry fee from $75 to $100 so I'm putting it up to a vote. Vote here: https://forms.gle/4LqGDe1BieTcwtm57
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