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Just paid, TacoBellJar. Didn't see the link posted earlier.
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Thanks for the Leaguesafe reminder. Just submitted my deposit (LuckDragons108, ref#0J3700C2DP-)
Luck Dragons on
March 7, 2019 4:05 PM
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Make no mistake, this board will still be utilized. Slack is just an added layer to the league for much more organized conversation within topics. As far as Slack goes, you should be able to set push notifications.
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Does Slack notify you if you been messaged?
Hawk Tuah on
March 7, 2019 3:52 PM
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I kind of like this message board to be honest.
Hawk Tuah on
March 7, 2019 3:52 PM
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Also, still have about half the league to go as far as deposits go. Remember to get that taken care of by March 9th @ 11:59pm CT. Here is the link to find the league: https://leaguesafe.com/join/3892218
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I was waiting to roll this out there ‘til after the auction draft, but I had some free time (not normal) today. So, I introduce our very own Slack channel. I chose to use Slack over other chat spaces because of its closeness to Ottoneu. I know some of you voiced that you preferred other avenues, and I apologize, but I really wanted to keep it close to Ottoneu. Email invites have been sent out, so feel free to join the workspace. Please use your TEAM NAME as display, much less confusing.
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Oh and I should mention CARVER KINGS, the short lived reality series about chainsaw wielding wood sculpture artists. Ok done distracting everyone with tv talk!
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No problem. I want to help make the league as competitive as I can. As far as spreadsheets, my current laptop can’t handle switching from excel to auction room (because it’s a cheap core 3 processor) so I either have to drive to a desktop and use multi-monitor setup or print out my sheets and make the coffee table a giant piece of paper. Each have their ups and downs.
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Someone (not me I swear) nominated the wrong Luis Castillo last year. That's how you end up like the Mets paying bonilla and strawberry a combined 3.7 mil yearly through 2033!
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I remember accidentally nominating a (deceased) Yordano Venture in a 2017 draft. Preparation is important, haha
Luck Dragons on
March 7, 2019 3:06 PM
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In regards to Canadian tv...probably not the things you like lol. As far as current shows: Degrassi, backstage, workin moms, Kim's convenience etc. If we include shows not on the air I can probably list 100 more teen dramedies haha.
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I tried to get through my first ottoneu draft with basically a scribled paper with like 15 names and no dollar totals. Definitely listen to luck dragons on this one lol.
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Ended up suspecting that Salty Beavers was also Canadian later on that night :) Either that or a massive Oregan State fan.
@ Dark City Outlaws, thanks for sharing the projections model. Definitely impossible to get through an Ottoneu draft without a proper spreadsheet -> got finished with the first cut of mine last night (needed to blend 2019 projections and prospect/dynasty adjustments).
Luck Dragons on
March 7, 2019 3:00 PM
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I’m around Tulsa, OK so I have the pleasure of watching all of the young Dodgers prospects come through
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Just catching up on this. I also live in Toronto
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I live about an hour west of Toronto, so Luck you’ve got some Canuck company here.
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Don't forget about the Clippers, the Chargers, and Stephen Strasburg.
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Cool, The Oilers, Zebras and myself all lived in San Diego at one point.. Oilers still live there.
Austin Waves on
March 6, 2019 11:31 PM
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San Diego (by way of Brooklyn)
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Austin, TX here...
Austin Waves on
March 6, 2019 9:52 PM
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For you new guys (or veterans if you aren’t aware), there is a tool that Justin Vibber created a few years ago that is extremely helpful in getting projection values for different types of leagues. Give it a look for an extremely useful guide for auction values. The link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U_rM-lomXoECcrzBh0VJeWu2eSnMdB8BwY5qoa994vE/htmlview
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Lawyer is close.... haha
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Which one is your favorite? Am hoping Trailer Park Boys and Letterkenny are up there.
Luck Dragons on
March 6, 2019 5:05 PM
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I'm in New Jersey. You may be the only actual Canadian here...but Im probably a bigger fan of Canadian tv than you haha.
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I live in Toronto, and am likely the only Canadian here. For anyone curious, hockey is my least favorite sport to follow
Luck Dragons on
March 6, 2019 4:52 PM
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What part of the world are you all from? I am in New York.
Hawk Tuah on
March 6, 2019 4:37 PM
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Haha, definitely employed ... just distracting myself from accounting responsibilities. I'm starting to suspect our commissioner is a lawyer based on the quality of the league charter.
Luck Dragons on
March 6, 2019 4:18 PM
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Are we all unemployed or is it just me?!!
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Impressive on how quick the response time was on this!
Hawk Tuah on
March 6, 2019 4:04 PM
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With 8 favorable votes, the other 4 owners need not vote; however, can if they would like to be on record (so formal lol). The prospect draft order will be randomized and posted ahead of the auction draft. The initial prospect draft will be a snake draft, per the league charter, and will move to a straight draft as outlined in the league charter for subsequent drafts.
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Random!
High n Tight on
March 6, 2019 12:27 AM
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Agree on random
Austin Waves on
March 6, 2019 12:23 AM
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Agree on random.
Luck Dragons on
March 5, 2019 11:52 PM
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Agreed. Random.
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Randomize is more fair than the default.
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Randomize.
BaseVOLS on
March 5, 2019 11:43 PM
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I vote to randomize.
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Randomize. It's the only fair way.
Hawk Tuah on
March 5, 2019 11:13 PM
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To change, meaning for me to randomize the draft order instead of going off of the reverse order of when people joined, the proposal for randomization will need 8 favorable votes. Please vote by March 9 @ 11:59 EST via the league message board (here).
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I have a question regarding the prospect draft order that will need everyone to vote on. Per the league charter, the prospect draft order is stated to be the reverse order of the initial auction nomination order, which was thought to be randomized. Since visiting the auction room, I’ve noticed that the nomination order is the order everyone joined. The vote is this: Do you want to keep the prospect draft in reverse order of the auction nomination order, or do you want me to randomize it?
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The Auction Room is now open. Feel free to visit the room to familiarize yourself with features and setup. One thing I will echo from the beginner articles: if you haven’t been a part of an Ottoneu auction before, it moves very quickly. I strongly recommend loading your watchlist in the auction room beforehand with players, as it is far easier to nominate players from the watchlist mid-auction than doing it by searching for players one at a time.
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Deposits must be made by March 9, 2019 at 11:59pm CT to participate in the auction. Please use your first and last name-not your team name-when filling in your information. Also, please use the email associated with your team so that I can match everyone to their deposit easier. LeagueSafe link: https://leaguesafe.com/join/3892218
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With the league finally full, we can now move on to the deposit stage. Per the league charter, every owner is required to make a $25 deposit to LeagueSafe. The deposit's purpose is to ensure team owners are committed to the long-term aspect of the league. Should an owner leave before paying for the third year, his deposit will be retained and put toward the replacement owner's deposit payment, thus a "discounted" initial season. The deposit will be refunded if/when the third year is pa
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Hello guys, happy to be here. Should be a fun, challenging league.
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And with that.... gentlemen, our league is full.
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How I Construct My Ottoneu Rosters by Justin Vibber https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/how-i-construct-my-ottoneu-rosters/
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Ottoneu 201: Roster Management Strategies https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/ottoneu-201-roster-management-strategies/
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How To Win Your Ottoneu Auction https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/how-to-win-your-ottoneu-auction/
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10 Tips For Ottoneu Rookies https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/10-tips-for-ottoneu-rookies/
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