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Looking to move cole and/or scherzer
Grizzlies on
August 22, 2023 9:23 AM
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I am looking to trade Ketel Marte and/or Nick Castellanos for top tier starting pitching while reducing my payroll and salary cap. If anyone has top tier pitching at around $14 or less and want one or both of these guys lets talk. Squeakers I already sent you a trade
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I am selling Goldschmidt, Guerrero, Bassett and possibly Altuve
Redlegs on
August 15, 2023 12:48 PM
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I don't think Trout is playing again lol
Redlegs on
August 8, 2023 1:04 PM
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Redlegs... Playoffs? Playoffs? Did you really just say Playoffs? Lmao
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Both are adults and are in charge of doing to their teams what they want. Do I think it was a equal trade? Not particularly, but Squeakers said what he was doing and is ok with it. Besides I don't see Redlegs making the playoffs like he said he was fighting to do.
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Having some trouble with what has essentially become a Trout/Vlad for Gray/Hayes/Lynn deal. Would have preferred a straight cut & re-auction approach so everyone had a crack at things. But curious what others may be thinking here.
lordporkchop on
August 2, 2023 2:56 PM
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I guess my point is this. I was thinking long term Squekers wins. Short term, I think it favors me. I'm pushing for the playoffs this year. He's building a team for the future. If you all decide to veto the trade, I'm ok with that. I just wanted you to know what I was considering when I made the offer.
Redlegs on
July 31, 2023 6:05 PM
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And don't forget Schwarber is tied for 5th in MLB in home runs
Redlegs on
July 31, 2023 5:55 PM
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He needed pitching so I gave him Gray and Lynn. Lynn's ERA is deceptive and he has been among the lead leaders in strikeouts. I gave him two good prospects in Bart and Hayes. Baez and Abreu were thrown in to balance some of the salary. From my understanding, he was about to cut them lose for nothing, so I thought two starting pitchers and two prospects was a fair deal. Trout isnt guaranteed to come back by mid August and Vlad is is crazy overpriced and is definitely a rental. I
Redlegs on
July 31, 2023 5:44 PM
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Forget my message now Lord
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Hey LORD which trade were ya talking about? The one with Bichette or the other one?
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I'm referencing the Trout/Vlad deal. Only 2 of the 7 players you got back in that deal were pitchers, one of whom has a 6.47 ERA? The other one makes more sense.
lordporkchop on
July 31, 2023 4:45 PM
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Just wanted to clear cap space and I feel good about what I have with my prospects. Just need pitching
Squeakers on
July 31, 2023 4:40 PM
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Gents - I'm not typically inclined to veto a trade. But this one looks pretty lopsided. So before I weigh in with my vote one way or the other, I would love to hear the rationale for the move, particularly from Squeakers. I'm sure salary was one piece of the equation, but not exactly seeing a bunch of young talent coming back that would lend some balance. Thanks in advance.
lordporkchop on
July 31, 2023 2:47 PM
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I talked to Ottoneu's founder today. He said most leagues go with an allocation system. He said this gives teams lower in the standings more money to spend in auctions. It can be anywhere from $11-33. There is an article Niv shared with me for more details: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/ottoneu-arbitration-omnibus/738
Redlegs on
July 31, 2023 1:35 PM
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I actually don't mind the vote off option- allows for teams at bottom to have some hope; it's only one player from each roster, so drafting well insulates from some of that pain (i.e. - acuna did not get plucked from my roster last year). I do agree that finding a gem of a rookie and losing him is frustrating; wonder if we could make the rule to apply to folks who have 3+ years service time or something. Hoping folks here are bought in at this point and won't quit due to that frustration.
lordporkchop on
July 31, 2023 9:19 AM
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Yeah that is a pretty harsh penalty for doing your homework leading into a draft or just being flat out lucky in the draft.
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The vote off option is where each team can vote on 1 player on each of the 11 teams to be reauctioned. The player from each team who receives the most votes, can be put up for auction agai during the draft next year. The current owner would get a $5 discount off the auction price, but would still have to stay under the cap. Last year, the bidding for Ohtani went above his available cap space of the previous owner and he lost him. He quit the same night.
Redlegs on
July 30, 2023 5:20 PM
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I don't even know what the vote off option is.
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Listening to all trade offers for Vlad and Trout. If I don’t get anything I like I’ll be releasing them later this week and they’ll be up for waivers or auction.
Squeakers on
July 30, 2023 1:39 PM
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Hey guys, what's everyone's opinion of the vote off option at the end of the year. I hate it, and we've had 3 players bail once their player was auctioned. It's stupid to be penalized for drafting well. Book of Bichette is a perfect example. He drafted Julio Rodriguez for $7, but had to pay $35 to keep him. That isn't right in my opinion. What do you all think?
Redlegs on
July 28, 2023 11:57 PM
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Yep. Can't blame you. Nice to see folks taking big swings.
lordporkchop on
July 28, 2023 5:29 PM
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Lord Porkchop your offer was great, but I couldn't pass up the New Sheriff's offer
Redlegs on
July 28, 2023 5:25 PM
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Hahaha love it sheriff. This league is a lot of fun. Bring it on!
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I am making moves left and right and coming for you Bichette lol
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redlegs I am always down to trade send me an offer
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Since I have plummeted in the standings this week, I am open to trading Ohtani, Schwarber, Sonny Gray and Chris Bassitt if the offer is right.
Redlegs on
July 27, 2023 9:26 AM
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Thanks Lordporkchop! I am in it to win it and take it serious. I almost have my team where I want it now and I am really enjoying this league
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nice to see new sheriff making some moves. worth mentioning that the beauty of a dynasty league like this one is that even if the season gets away from you for whatever reason (rash of injuries, underperforming players, unfortunate roster construction, etc.) there's always the ability to build for the future by making moves just like any pro team does. consider making some moves to trade older or outperforming guys for younger or currently injured players who may help in the future.
lordporkchop on
June 28, 2023 9:40 AM
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Thanks.
Redlegs on
June 27, 2023 5:00 PM
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4 week playoff schedule (2 weeks for each round; 4 teams total), so presumably playoffs (here) start first full week of september.
lordporkchop on
June 27, 2023 1:28 PM
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When does the regular season end and the playoffs begin?
Redlegs on
June 27, 2023 10:53 AM
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Please welcome our newest member Rick Walden. He has taken over the Wild Blue Wander team since it was abandoned. The team has been renamed and I am sure will go through some changes over the next few days.
Redlegs on
June 26, 2023 9:03 PM
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Anyone need a catcher? I have 6 and any and all are available.
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Public service announcement - worth familiarizing yourselves with the games/innings limits. surprised me last year, and looks like it's going to surprise some folks soon (catcher specifically). slate wiped for playoffs, but no stats will count once limits hit during our regular season. tracking and limits can be found at the bottom of "Lineups" pages (the limits show there; pace can be found on standings page too; I'm on track to go well over pitching limits for example).
lordporkchop on
June 20, 2023 4:01 PM
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Thanks porkchop. Appreciate the help.
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Re: salary cap - this is from the rules page (link below): "At no time shall a team willingly go over roster and salary cap limits. If a team knowingly does this, they will face penalties at the discretion of their league's commissioner."
See some other rules related stuff in here:
https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/rules
Hope that helps with some of the questions. Only YR 2 for me, so also still figuring some stuff out on the fly.
lordporkchop on
April 26, 2023 11:07 AM
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Ok thanks. Just one more question. Can you only loan out money you have available to your salary cap or can you go over. For example, I have $11 available to my cap can I loan out $20 and go over the cap and if so what kind of penalties do I receive. Again thanks for help with this. First time being in a league like this.
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Loan thing is just like trading cash. Credit to or against your salary cap as indicated. A way to even trades out a bit and/or navigate salary cap concerns. If I trade you an established but maybe underproducing player with a 40 salary for a hot younger player with 5 salary I might give you 30 loan to make the numbers more even, help you avoid going over the cap (or backing out of the deal for that reason), or entice you to take on the albatross contract. Another bargaining chip.
lordporkchop on
April 25, 2023 10:47 PM
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Still trying to figure things out in the league. How does the loan thing work? I saw it in one of the trades?
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Looking to sell. Anyone available, want prospects and young players in return
Grizzlies on
April 24, 2023 9:17 AM
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Looking for a relief pitcher and a first baseman.
Redlegs on
April 22, 2023 11:00 PM
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Everybody keeps making me echeewaawaa trade offers for Vlad Jr. If somebody seriously wants him, send me a strong offer and quit trying to attach trash in the trades and Vidal Brujan is off limits
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Boogity boogity boogity let's make some trades
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The league was filled earlier this afternoon. Good luck everyone. The draft begins in 15 minutes
Redlegs on
March 26, 2023 7:13 PM
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That's the plan. We would still have 4 days to fill the last spot. Switching the draft date and time will make it worse I think. I am continually checking and still have one person that might do it.
Redlegs on
March 26, 2023 2:43 PM
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Are we still doing the draft today even though we aren’t full?
Grizzlies on
March 26, 2023 2:00 PM
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it might be weird going from 5x5 to points, but im cool with whatever.
Grizzlies on
March 21, 2023 6:55 PM
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How many playoff teams do you all want to have? Currently it is set at 4
Redlegs on
March 21, 2023 5:35 PM
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