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You can cut players at no penalty now and until January 31 (which is when your roster needs to be legal). You cannot bid on players until (and after) the auction. Anyone cut now stays cut and can be bid on during the auction.
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When are we allowed to Cut players where it costs us nothing and the cut players can be bid on until Draft Day? SM
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After a disappointing 8th place finish mainly because of an inconsistent offense, I’m ready to deal some of this young MLB and top prospect talent I acquired, to upgrade offense. The only position players unavailable are Westburg, Caminero, Butler and Rooker.. Pitching wise, Skenes and King are the only no-trade pieces. Looking for offensive additions that produce in all categories, Duran, Carroll, Merrill types…Also could use quality SP and pure closer..SM
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Thank you to all of those that have completed their arbitration allocations. There are three teams who still haven't completed arb, so I'm going to have a couple of proxies from outside the league assign that money. If those owners wish to change those allocations they can do so up until 11:59pm eastern. Thanks!
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Hey crew! Just a couple more days to get arbitration allocated. Be sure you have it submitted by 11/14/24. Thanks!
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Quick reminder - arbitration must be completed by November 14. You've got 9 days!
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Hey Everyone - We have 15 days left of arbitration and to this point, only 3 teams participate. I understand that some like to wait until the end, but to maintain a healthy league we really do need to have 90-100% participation. Either Kluszenwskinators or I am happy to answer any Arb-related questions. If you are not planning to continue in the league, please let both of us know.
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Thanks K's! It was a fun, competitive season. Looking forward to next year! Congratulations!
All Proofs on
October 1, 2024 7:23 AM
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Good season everyone! All Proofs, you had a hell of a run there in the second half. Great work!
Everyone’s rosters look good going into the offseason. Please make sure you’re still legal before they freeze. Thanks and happy postseason!
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Doesn't look like this will be a problem here, but a reminder that all teams must have legal rosters at the close of the season. Any rosters that show as illegal on Sunday night will need to get within roster spot and salary limits within 48 hours. Roster and salary limits include any loans and/or 60-day IL additions, so you do not need to get to 40/$400, just legal as of eligibility on Sunday.
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Plus, I have a sneaking suspicion that you’ll see Bazzana available in the offseason draft 😂
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I can’t see a benefit to adding a rule requiring preemptive drops. The default rule set addresses this pretty explicitly and requiring preemptive drops would be overly punitive to players who make those drops and don’t win the auction. There’s a benefit to not knowing everyone’s potential max bid and helps maintain a consistent market value for free agents.
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It’s literally in the rules:
Teams are allowed to bid such that they would go over roster or cap limits if they win the auction. If they do win the auction, they will have to get under roster and cap limits before they can set their lineups, make trades, or bid on other auctions
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In that case, the manager would have to drop a player on his roster to re-coup the money that he wanted to bid on that free agent.. He should not be allowed to bid whatever amount if it’s not already covered in his budget when he makes that bid..You are allowing him to do it after the fact and I don’t think that’s right..I knew I was going to bid 24 dollars for that player so before the auction, I dropped a player to make sure I was able to afford that 24 dollar bid..SM
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I am thinking $25 bucks for a player that will not sniff the big league club till next year is too rich for my blood.
Devil Dogs on
August 3, 2024 1:37 PM
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The team has to be able to get legal, they don’t have to be legal. In your suggestion, a manager with $0 available could never auction a player. Obviously that’s not feasible. There’s nothing wrong with any bid as long as the manager has the ability to get legal if they win at their max bid.
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I understand that, but he bid $50.00 for the auction, did not have that in his budget at the time and won the auction..Then he dropped a 51 dollar player to cover his budget..That should've been done before the aucton deadline if he saw himself making a 50 dollar bid..The way he did it does not seem fair or just...I just think a new rule should be set for this exact situation for next season.. SM
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In the scenario you outlined, the team would be over the cap limit and their roster/lineup would be locked until they were able to get back under the cap. They literally could not see their lineup daily until they were back under the cap.
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You might consider this a sore loser point of view..But I think a new rule should be set when bidding on a free agent in an auction, the bid should be no more than what that team has in their budget..I made a high bid last night but I still had it covered in my budget..The opposing team that won the auction did not have his bid in his budget..If this continues, somebody could bid $100 and nothing could stop him from doing so..
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Freddie Freeman available for equal return..Willing to pay some of his salary as well.. SM
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D-Backs 1B Christian Walker available in trade…
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Friendly reminder to anyone interested - there's still time to sign up for the Ottoneu Prestige League (OPL). It's a great add-on to the normal Ottoneu experience as teams from across leagues compete against each other in a best-ball style, survivor-like format. It's a blast to track and play over the course of the season. Check it out and enter here: https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/opl/
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Good work everyone! I appreciate you all being timely and efficient in your drafting. We are now in regular season mode and transactions are open. Good luck all!
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Hey party people - reminder that the DRAFT IS TONIGHT at 9:00pm eastern. See you all there!
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Hey crew! Just a reminder that we're set to draft this coming Thursday, March 14th at 9:00pm eastern.
If anyone has a hook up with Snell and Montgomery's agent, I'd appreciate you telling them to get a move on.
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3-14 at 9 eastern works for this left coaster
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Sorry, Yes as long as it's passed 7 pm Central I can make it work.
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Let’s pencil in 3/14 for our draft date. Would a 9:00pm eastern start be a problem for anyone?
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I can make 3/14 for sure. 3/10 might be tough but possible
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Big thanks to All Proofs & Devil Dogs - you rock.
MacTown - Can you make either 3/10 or 3/14?
Smallville - Same question - can you make 3/10 or 3/14?
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And I can make 3/10 work as long as it is evening.
Devil Dogs on
February 10, 2024 8:10 AM
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I can do 3/14
All Proofs on
February 10, 2024 7:32 AM
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Thanks for the feedback all - looks like MacTown Maulers is the only team that still needs to mark dates. The current clubhouse leaders are 3/6 (good for everyone but Camden), 3/10 (good for everyone but Devil Dogs), 3/13 (good for everyone but Camden), and 3/14 (good for everyone but All Proofs). Unfortunately there aren't any universally acceptable dates, so we'll need to find a work around for someone. I'll check in with MacTown and then we'll pick a date. Appreciate everyone taking the time!
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I can't do the 16th. Couldn't get the link to work
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Ignore my entries for Adam and port city plungers. They are dupes. I’m good. -Adam
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As for the draft, it looks like everyone has put their name in, but I’m not seeing availability from Adam Ackerman, Drew, and Port City Plungers. If you fellas could go in and mark your availability I’d appreciate it. It doesn’t look like we have any universally acceptable dates yet so once we get everyone in I’ll narrow it down and reach out to those with a conflict. I’d like to get this locked in this weekend. Thanks all!
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He also reached out to me and said he accidentally cut Paul Skenes and should be added back to his roster at the $24 salary.
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Hey all - Camden Yard reached out and let me know that he’d accidentally cut Dylan Crews. He had acquired him two days before the deadline and I believe the drop was inadvertent so I’ve added him back to his roster.
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DRAFT: We need a draft date! With the season starting earlier than ever let's get a date booked quickly. Please go to the following link and mark the days you would be available to draft. Let's assume a 9:00pm eastern start time for now and we can finalize that when we have a date. Let's try to get this picked by the end of the week. Thanks!
LINK: Please mark your availability for: Finer Things Club 2024 Draft Date https://whenavailable.com/event/a6RcapBgDUD2q4pV6
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Hey there crew! Some quick housekeeping:
SLACK: There is an awesome Ottoneu Slack community you all are welcome to join. It's a great place to chat about baseball and Ottoneu with a bunch of cool, engaged people. If there's enough interest I can also form a league specific channel in which we could chat. If you want to check it out just post your email address on this thread and an admin will add you: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/ottoneu-on-slack/5774/521
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Yay!! Welcome Drew!
All Proofs on
February 3, 2024 7:09 AM
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I’ll get a poll together for the draft date here in the next day or two.
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Let’s all welcome Drew who is taking over Star Lounge for us! Drew is an Ottoneu vet and will have a free round of cuts. Thanks for stepping in Drew!
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Unless I hear otherwise from Star Lounge I’ll start looking for a replacement owner.
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Good deadline day folks - thank you for getting your teams renewed and your cuts made. It looks like Star Lounge may be out. They didn’t make their cuts or renew their team. I’ve tried messaging and emailing, but haven’t gotten a response - though the system shows they’ve logged in as recently as today.
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Last 12 hours to make any cuts or trades, so be sure you get legal! Don't forget any trade made before tonight's deadline won't process until tomorrow, so you won't be able to cut anyone you acquire. Be sure you get your league dues paid today as well.
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Also to think he is the second coming is not accurate. It will be interesting to see what he does in 2024.
Devil Dogs on
January 30, 2024 12:51 PM
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He was top 50 prospect according to mlb in 2021. Maybe the Guards felt like he was blocked at his primary position 3b by one of the best doing it in jram? I do have some shares of Nolan Jones in fantasy but will not even pretend to say I saw it coming. Characteristic as some chump just is not accurate.
Devil Dogs on
January 30, 2024 12:50 PM
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Obviously you must’ve been listening and referring to some Analytical Baseball Reference to want Nolan Jones after a major league franchise deemed him no good..
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What do the experts at pitcher list thing????
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