League Message Board
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Yes, unless you are tied in the standings, then it's a coin flip.
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Huh
Ok maybe I didn't hit submit?
But it is lowest to highest in the standings, right?
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The system doesn’t have a record of your putting in a claim.
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Hey,
How do the waivers work in this league? I put in a waiver for Brash but didn't get him.
I thought it was normally lowest to highest in standings.
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Looking for 3B if anyone is interested in trading one.
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Can we just call the season over? I'm in first right now so I'm ok with that. Haha
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I declare that the 2025 It's Otto Here draft is complete. We are free to auction, cut and trade players. Thank you all for a smooth draft and good luck this season.
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I’m traveling on business and will not make the auction on time. Probably be a couple of hours late. Sorry to miss out. I’ll pickup the scraps later good luck to everyone.
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Reminder: we draft tonight at 9 PM EDT. Please be on time and ready to draft. I will not have the automatic freeze out for missing nominations on, but I will do my best to be sure all teams nominate. See you tonight.
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Now 10 votes for the 10th. And 9EST is much better that 8EST. Gotta get kids to bed
Atomic Oysters on
February 19, 2025 10:51 AM
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Voted for Monday the 10th
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We have had eight votes so far on the Doodle poll. I'm keeping it open. However, the one day so far that is unanimous is Monday, March 10. So I have reserved the draft time at 9 PM EST, because some draft times are starting to disappear. But for the four teams who have not voted on Doodle, please vote.
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Submitted my vote.
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Voted, I could prefer 9 eastern if possible
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Also I've set all times for 8 PM EST. We can move that back or forward an hour if that's a problem.
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Don't use the link below, use this one: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/avR4M5Xa I hate Doodle and all the scheduling software like it.
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Doodle poll link: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/bq64EM7d
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Okay the Sundays are out. They weren't chosen at random. I had two minutes yesterday morning, and I wanted to get something moving. You want a Doodle poll, I can do a Doodle poll. All the best, Chris.
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neither can i. that's why i suggested a when2meet instead of throwing out 2 random days.
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Cannot do either of those days.
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The 16th works for me. I cannot do the 9th.
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March 9th / 16th works for me
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How about a when2meet?
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How about either Sunday March 9 or Sunday March 16 at 3 PM EST for the draft
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I'm good with either format. And I'm good with including or excluding the Tokyo games.
⚾️Otto Three⚾️ on
February 8, 2025 11:16 AM
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Would prefer live draft I guess. Slow auction sounds like being “on the clock” a lot over several days. Tokyo series not a huge deal, but preference to have it done.
Atomic Oysters on
February 8, 2025 11:11 AM
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I'd prefer the traditional live draft. It might be feasible if everyone was in the same time zone, had the same sleep patterns, and work schedules. Probably after the Tokyo series. It's only two games as opposed to other teams rosters not being set yet.
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It looks like the preference is for a live draft. My other question is does it have to be done before the Tokyo series?
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Prefer live but ok with either
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I lean more towards a live draft, but I'm ok with what the consensus is.
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I'd prefer the traditional live draft. It might be feasible if everyone was in the same time zone, had the same sleep patterns, and work schedules.
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I personally prefer the typical Ottoneu draft. Doing a slow draft where multiple players are up for auction at the same time fundamentally changes the outcomes. Slow drafts are better suited to a snake draft imo. We still have 6 weeks until the start of the season, and should be able to find a time that works prior to that.
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I'm all for a slow draft as finding a time that is conflict-free is always very hard.
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Fine with slow draft.
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I’m fine with slow draft, Don’t have an issue with games in Tokyo
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And I always have 8 hour periods with no activity so we can sleep. If you really like the current auction system, that's fine. It's just finding a time is always a chore.
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nm, i believe it says 8h extensions
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how much time is added per bid? i imagine this favors those who do not go to bed early...
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There is a time limit that is reset with each bid. If you want to see one in action, you can watch here: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=994
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is it a set time limit on each auction? or does the timer reset once a new bid is entered?
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Slow draft is still an auction draft. Managers nominate players and auction takes place over a prescribed time period. Multiple auctions are going at the same time.
I am in a bunch of leagues and finding dedicated time blocks to commit is difficult.
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this is an auction draft, how would a slow draft work? slow pretty much negates the fun of an auction draft.
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Never have done a slow draft, but whatever the consensus is than I'll go with that. I would say get the draft done before the Tokyo series. Don't those games count as points toward the season?
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I would prefer the slow draft if possible. I also do not care if draft is completed before Tokyo series.
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We have a full complement of owners, so we have to discuss the draft. First question: is there any interest in a slow draft through couchmanagers. Second question: if there isn't interest in a slow draft, do we have to have the draft before the Tokyo series on March 18 and 19. The rest of the season does not begin until March 27. Thoughts?
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Please welcome the new owner of the Bat City Bandits. He has one free round of cuts.
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Please welcome the new owner of the Brookfield Bombers. I've have played with him in another league, and he will be a fine addition to our league. Also, don't forget that the deadline to pay for the coming year and to have a legal roster is tomorrow, January 31 at 11:59 PM EST.
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New owner here. New to Otto but enjoying the format so far. Up for trades in the next 36 hours so send them if you got them!
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I have abandonned both teams. The sooner we get them filled the better. Do not pay attention to the draft day and time. I had to put some day and time into the system. We will work on a consensus for a day and time soon. I have made the league private so the teams can't be claimed by just anyone.
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I think it's fine to move on from them given that they failed to participate in arbitration, and haven't checked their team in over half a year.
That being said I don't think anyone needs to be stressed about a time crunch. I believe the teams will automatically be put up as available if they are not renewed by the deadline. New managers typically get a round of amnesty free cuts, so as long as the spots are filled before the draft it shouldn't have any real impact.
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