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Shoeless O's on
January 9, 2022 9:58 AM
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Sure thing. Please reply here on the public board if you want to change to (TWO) matchups per week or if you want to stay with (ONE) matchup per week. Just send a TWO or a ONE and we will consider you voted.
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What if we have a formal vote? Looks like most gm's have been online the last couple days.
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It sounds like the discussion revolves around changing to two matchups for the same scoring period. Sounds like 9/12 would need to approve for next year. I’m not really tracking votes but it sounds informally like it’s more likely we end up staying 1 matchup for the upcoming season.
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Couple things. (1) I changed the draft date just so it wouldn’t be Feb 1. That date is not correct. We will vote on a date at later time (or vote to slow draft again). (2) I am pretty sure I can’t change settings for 5 day week games. (3) the setting I can change potentially is the number of opponents you face per week (going from 1 to 2).
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Was this discussion about having 2 scoring periods per week with 2 different opponents or still keeping one scoring period (a full week) but just having 2 opponents at the same time? If the former, I say no. If the later, then I'm good with that. 9/12 is also fine.
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As far as five day matchups go, the only real hurdles I can see is that you are going to have some matchups where your best pitchers don’t get starts. You also run into the problem that realistically a big chunk of your matchups are going to be 4 games, since usually every team is off one day, so you’re only getting 14 to 16 at bats per hitter instead of 22 - 26. That opens the door for a lot of matchups to be based on luck instead of roster strength. More like football than baseball.
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As far as five day matchups go, the only real hurdles I can see is that you are going to have some matchups where your best pitchers don’t get starts. You also run into the problem that realistically a big chunk of your matchups are going to be 4 games, since usually every team is off one day, so you’re only getting 14 to 16 at bats per hitter instead of 22 - 26. That opens the door for a lot of matchups to be based on luck instead of roster strength. More like football than baseball.
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Thumbs up for 9/12 vote and single season.
I've always wondered how a year of 5 day matchups would fair vs the 7 day standard. Having 4 matches in 20 days vs 3 matches in 21 days, and then having a 2 week playoff series for semis and finals, instead of the usual 1. Other than the minimal Monday games every week, I don't see any drawbacks and am interested to hear other perspectives.
Anyone hear or participate in a league like that?
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So it is possible that a lockout or shortened season could extend the upcoming keeper deadline (though I think payment might stay the same?). Anyway, more info from the dude who runs ottoneu here: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/keeper-deadline-adjust-if-lockout-occurs/10611/3
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I agree with 9/12 and I am also on the side of keeping it at 1 match-up per week.
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To the Commish's point, I think that's fair for any new changes to be approved. I think there's valid points on both sides of this one. It's just a matter of what we want as a league. From what the other managers have stated, might be a good idea to stay status quo for now on this.
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So I am the one that suggested more games in a given week. I’m not totally sure I’m good enough to know when I wouldn’t just pitch all my best players. I liked the idea of removing the variance as I had a really unlucky stretch. However I get how that could feel like you might as well be playing points (I disagree but not to an extent it’s worth it). I have no problem how ever you decide to move forth with the rule. I just like multiple games a week this isn’t football schedule should be bigger
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I concur. 1 per week is best until we can figure out how to deal with what Hub City brought up
Shoeless O's on
January 3, 2022 5:50 PM
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For what it’s worth, I lean toward single matchups for reasons mentioned. Part of what I like about H2H is the variance and the decision making on SP sometimes. The more matchups you do, the closer you get toward just regular season points fangraphs. Obviously 2 isn’t a huge change for that, but I still lean 1 as my personal preference. I’m open to the change if enough people want it though.
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As a new commish (and somewhat relating to this issue), I feel like maybe we should have a set number who have to agree on something for it to result in a change. I lean toward 9/12 owners wanting a change to make it official because that puts a pretty high bar. There aren’t many changes we could realistically make, but I still think we should have a bar to clear. Does anyone not think 9/12 is a fair line for me to set before we made changes to matchups, playoffs, or league fees, etc?
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The only issue I can see is that there might be a week where with one matchup I might start or sit a pitcher based on the score of my matchup, but if I’m behind in one game and ahead in another that decision isn’t really a decision anymore, you’re just stuck starting the guy and hoping. I’m generally in favor of more decision making, not less. That said if six or seven other teams want to make that change I certainly wouldn’t argue.
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Yeah this is to have a bit more consistency as there could easily be a team that is #2 in total points, but 0-4 in the standings because he has MOST points against. Kn the flip side of things another team is last in total points, but 3-1 in the standings because he has FEWEST points against.
Just something worth talking about I think. I'm good either way but would like to hear other teams thought on this.
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I know I asked this before, but what are the benefits of the extra game a week? Just variance mitigation?
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Quick question I had, someone last year had mentioned maybe playing two games a week instead of one. Is that still something to consider?
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Happy new year everybody
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Happy New Year!
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For those who haven’t paid yet…from your ottoneu Dashboard, scroll to the far right and click on “Extend Your Dynasty.” That will let you pay for the upcoming year.
Remember that cut deadline and payment due date are both Jan 31!
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to each and everyone of you!!! Wishing everyone all the best in 2022!
Cheers!!!
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I have heard from Betts, and he’s still in for next year, so it looks like our league is set for year 2. Reminder that the cut deadline is Jan 31st but that’s also the deadline for renewing your team (aka pay your dues by then). Happy holidays to everyone!
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Oh ya - Everyone should beat me. Advice - don't punt on SP's
Shoeless O's on
December 13, 2021 5:11 PM
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Lol. Welcome to the new owner of Fili Kili. I see he already made a post trash talking so he should fit right in!
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hey everyone, fili and kili here, soon to be something different than whatever that name is...thanks for having me. my only goal is to do better than Chicobrew, but based on his record, that shouldn't be hard
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I think they’ll get something done by mid February/early March. They still have lost revenue from 2020 to make up for.
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Hopefully this work stoppage doesn't affect the ball season. I'm already looking forward to next season and it would be a shame to see it go to waste. With all of this cash flowing around in the early stages of FA, this doesn't surprise me at all. #letsplayball
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thanks for info
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I don’t know when they add them but there’s a forum thread where you can request players. I think the link to it is on the support page. Who are you looking at adding?
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When does Ottoneu perform player additions? I am looking for a couple players which aren't in the player database.
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Yeah sometimes you just gotta make the call when you realize you’re in too many leagues. I don’t think Fili or Shore were unhappy with the league. They just had other leagues they were more entrenched in. Makes sense since this is the newest. Also they left behind two pretty good teams so it wasn’t for lacking talent!
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Wow I'm surprised to hear that the old commish is out already after one season. Really confused how someone would start a keeper league and leave after one season but I guess it's best if he can't or won't be active. We had a great first season with a lot of activity. I'm sure we can keep it going with the two new managers. I know Balls Deep is a great addition to our league.
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Hey all, Fili & Kili has let me know that he will be leaving as well. I have reached out to the person Chico recommended, and he seems pretty interested. So while we are losing a couple managers (unfortunately), so far we have been able to find quick replacements (fortunately). New owner said he needs a few days before he can likely take over, but we are set up to still be good to go through a smooth off-season. Thanks to Brew and Chico for finding some quick replacements!
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Hey all, welcome to Jamie is going to be taking over the Shorebirds team (new name TBD, I suppose). IF anyone else doesn't end up renewing for next year, then chico's guy will be our next in line. Hopefully we still have some excitement in terms of trades and such over the next couple months, but by Feb 1 we will all know who is available at this year's auction and what budget constraints teams will have. Looking forward to continuing our fun offseason!
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As you can see I’m clearly ready to deal, still have arenado and machado to move.
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I have one guy I am contacting first that brew gave me a line on, then Chico’s guy if needed after that. I will wait a bit to hear from Betts but Shorebirds is the one opening so far.
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Hey commish- did you hear from Wall Street? I think he's the one that didn't complete arbitration and I also think he was pretty absent for significant periods of time last season as well...
HGH This Sucka on
November 15, 2021 3:42 PM
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I found an owner for the vacant team. Ill get his info to you as soon as I can commish.
Shoeless O's on
November 15, 2021 3:02 PM
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I’m down for a live auction, I did one in another league last year and it was a blast
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Oh, and please message me if you have any questions between now and January 31st about the keeper deadline.
In general, you'll want to be cutting players to get below the $400 cap budget. Then all free agents as of Feb 1 will go into the draft pool for our 2022 draft.
We will have to discuss if we want to try and do an online live draft (which would take approx. 3-4 hours) or if we want to do a slow draft again like we did in our first year. So send your thoughts out
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Keeper deadline is January 31st. By then, you need to cut anyone that you don't want to carry into next season. Sometime between Feb 1 and start of season, we will have our auction draft for any free agents.
Between now and then players can now be cut and traded. So fire up your trade blocks and get ready to make moves!
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Congrats on completing our first year of Arbitration! We had 11/12 allocate their funds, which is pretty darn good for a 1st year league. We are still looking for someone to take over a (very good?) Shorebirds roster for next year.
A few Arb Notes:
Your teams most "punished" by arbitration were:
$28 to John Jay
$26 to Hub City
$25 to Legends and Love Supreme
The players who saw the highest salary increases were:
Vlad Jr., Austin R
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That's too bad that shorebirds is leaving after just one season. He was an active member. Let's hope we can find someone. I may have a buddy that would be interested in taking over. I'll try speak to him today.
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Hey all, Shorebirds is going to be leaving the league, unfortunately. If anyone knows anyone who might be interested in taking over his team, shoot me a message. Figured I would open it up here before going to the forums to find a replacement.
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Hmm. Really good point! If anyone plans on exiting the league, please let me know so that we can find a replacement. But I am hoping everyone is ready to go for season 2 or Erebor!
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That's great news Legends! Happy someone is taking over and I think you will follow up right where we left off. I'm guessing everyone is returning? It was a really fun and active first year. Looking forward to many more.
Cheers!!!
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