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The majority of the owners in this league are new to Otto and trying to navigate some of the rules and protocols. Fishheads is one of those new owners. He's been trying to get his roster legal, but has had some difficulty in doing so. He posted his "dilemma" on the Otto Slack channel and was given some advice on what to do. I'm working with him to get his team legal. I may be able to get this done until Tuesday.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
April 4, 2022 11:27 PM
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We really should not have teams in an illegal state for days
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During the season it goes by standings, since there are no games played yet, it comes down to heads or tails. What other alternative is there?
Him Edmonds on
April 2, 2022 2:08 AM
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Looking for RP help if anyone wants to discuss trades.
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Lol yeah, not a very advanced method is it
Bye Tork on
April 1, 2022 12:34 PM
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a coin flip.... what a stupid rule
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I’m glad we could help as well as those on the forums. Thanks for posting what you learned.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 25, 2022 2:27 AM
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Thanks FB, CB and BC. I checked the forums and you were right. SP and RP designations are basically irrelevant for pitchers. You can put an RP in an SP slot and vice versa. What matters is whether the pitcher in your SP slot started the game and whether the pitcher in your RP slot came out of the bullpen. You can put any pitcher in any pitcher slot (SP or RP). So I can use Severino from day 1. Let's hope he doesn't make me regret that now.
Poseylicious on
March 25, 2022 1:40 AM
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If you want to, you can copy my post and send it to Niv Shah (Niv is the founder of Ottonue) in the community forum found on the upper right side on the task bar and ask him if this is correct. Niv always answers, he is so good at that.
Him Edmonds on
March 23, 2022 8:30 PM
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@Posey, you my friend are correct. If Severino is in the lineup to start and you slot him in as a SP, you will get whatever points he earns. But, if you have him slotted as a RP on your lineup and he is going to start and you don’t move him to a SP slot on your lineup, you will not accrue his points.
Him Edmonds on
March 23, 2022 8:19 PM
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@Poselicious - That is how I have always understood it. There are some pitchers that Otto will list SP/RP next to their name indicating their position. You may see this happen with Severino.
As a suggestion, another great way to get timely answers and from many Otto gurus, is to in addition of posting questions here, is to post them on the Otto Slack channel. Hope that helps.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 23, 2022 9:59 AM
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So, just confirming, Luis Severino, who is only eligible at RP right now, will be allowed to be slotted in the SP slot on days where he is the starting pitcher? And his stats will count? Before he gains SP elgibility?
Poseylicious on
March 23, 2022 3:23 AM
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Just catching up with the messages. I believe Fungoes and Bunts stated it perfectly. Thanks F&B for the explanation.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 22, 2022 9:19 PM
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Not “in clouding”, but including.
Him Edmonds on
March 22, 2022 8:14 PM
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He will accrue stats or points for being a SP.
Him Edmonds on
March 22, 2022 8:12 PM
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I would like to comment on the pitching issue. Granted, I am a fan pts veteran since 2012. So I don’t know if this applies t a 5 x 5 roto league, but! If a pitcher is slated to start, his name will appear in bold letters on your roster, in clouding relief pitchers. If a reliever is to be a starter his name will also be in bold font. So, put your reliever, if you so choose, (because it may be for 1 batter up to 2 innings) into an SP slot in your lineup…
Him Edmonds on
March 22, 2022 8:11 PM
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I stand corrected then! I would ask someone more knowledgeable than me on the matter of what to do with Severino. Not sure how you will be able to get his stats.
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I guess that is rule I.f.v.B
Poseylicious on
March 22, 2022 1:25 PM
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Are you sure about that CB? The rules state that an pitcher who starts the game, but is slotted in an RP slot, will not accumulate stats. Rule f.v.B states "RP spots must be taken by pitchers who are in the bullpen in MLB games. If a player in a team's lineup RP slot does start on the day they are in the RP slot, they will not accrue statistics."
Poseylicious on
March 22, 2022 1:24 PM
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You can just play him in an RP spot and you will still accumulate stats. It just adds some positional flexibility for your roster. So it works out in your favor.
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Thought I'd post here in case the question and subsequent answer are helpful for anyone else. So - Severino is currently only RP eligible, but he will presumably start games. Pitcher stats don't accumulate if you put an RP in a SP slot or a SP in an RP slot. So does this mean that I can't use Severino until his 6th start (when he will gain SP eligibility)?
Poseylicious on
March 22, 2022 12:19 AM
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The link I posted on Slack for the live draft is up and running. Check it out to get an idea of how live drafts work in Otto.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 20, 2022 8:06 PM
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Since everyone have confirmed their teams, trading and auctions can start now (no need to wait until 4pm). Good luck!
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 20, 2022 10:07 AM
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Thanks to all for checking and confirming your rosters. Looking forward to 4pm (PST) on Sunday when auctions and trading open up.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 20, 2022 12:53 AM
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My team's good
BUTTSMELLA on
March 19, 2022 10:57 PM
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My team looks good.
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My team is good from what I see.
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Sorry mine should be good.
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There are only a few teams that need to confirm their rosters are correct. My thought is we start trading and auctions Sunday night at 4 pm (PST). This should be fun to watch and maybe be part of.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 19, 2022 8:32 PM
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My roster looks good. thanks!
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I’m good
Him Edmonds on
March 19, 2022 11:39 AM
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I’m missing 2 players:
Robert Suarez RP SD $1
Nick Martinez SP SD $1
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Nick Gonzalez $3
Broken Clocks on
March 18, 2022 10:01 PM
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My team looks good.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 18, 2022 9:57 PM
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Im missing a $3 player...should be at 40 $390...havent figured out who yet
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same for me as well!
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Mine looks good
Bye Tork on
March 18, 2022 9:10 PM
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See message below regarding imported rosters..
For those who are new to Otto, there will be a Lineup tab as the season approaches. For now, you can use the Roster Organizer page to get an idea of your lineup. Just a heads up.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 18, 2022 9:08 PM
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Hey Gents...The rosters have been imported from CM. The file showed four errors, which I need to figure out what that means. It is very important that you review and compare your rosters on CMs to Otto. Hold off on any trades and starting auctions for free agents until all rosters are reviewed. Send me a message if your rosters are good or you notice an error. Be sure to let me know what the error is. Once all are done, trades and FA auctions can begin. Thanks!
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 18, 2022 8:48 PM
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When returning to CM, be sure to scroll through the messages so you don't miss anything and so you can add your thoughts and opinions on various ideas being discussed.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 12, 2022 3:00 PM
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I've sent an email to CM regarding Ohtani. He is listed as DH and SP on CM. He's up for bid now as a DH, but whoever wins him, will have him for SP and UT in our league. Please don't start another bid for him as SP.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 10, 2022 1:07 PM
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Nine of the 12 owners have signed up on Slack. Go to this link to request access to join the Otto Neu community on Slack: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/ottoneu-on-slack/5774/269
Sent me a message once you join and I'll add you to our league channel.
Thanks...
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 10, 2022 11:29 AM
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Hey Nelson...The draft kicks off at 9m (PST). My finger is hovering over "start auction" button.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 10, 2022 11:27 AM
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Are we starting today?
Bye Tork on
March 10, 2022 11:11 AM
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We are fortunate for sure. Looking forward to pushing the start button Thursday morning...
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 8, 2022 8:17 PM
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I am so looking forward to this. For something that has a semblance to baseball. I am in 3 other leagues and they are all waiting for teams to be claimed so they can draft. We are the fortunate few, let’s have some fun!
Him Edmonds on
March 8, 2022 6:47 PM
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I’m in for Thursday
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I'm on board for Thursday.
Bye Tork on
March 8, 2022 10:55 AM
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See start of this post below:
...The number of nominations can be adjusted as can the hours allowed for an auction.
Disclaimer: I have used Couch Managers for another Otto league; however, I have never been trusted with the controls for a draft on the site. I will do the best I can to make sure all goes well and to be responsive. I can't stress enough the importance to bid and to made sure you make your nominations. Check messages on Otto in case I send one regarding nominations.
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 7, 2022 7:42 PM
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You all have spoken and each of you have made valid points. Based on your input, I suggest we start the draft Thursday at 9am (PST). The key for all of you is to make sure you have two nominations for players. When you start an auction for a player, once an owner wins the the auction, the owner who nominated that player will then need to nominate another player. You will see "Noms Left" under the right column on Couch Managers. Various settings can be adjusted during the draft...
Blue Crew 🇺🇸 on
March 7, 2022 7:37 PM
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