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Sure, earlier start is fine. Though don't think we have to worry about not finishing in time.
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Fine by me. But I’m a DraftSicko.
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Same here, think we good starting either day. Whatever the group is thinking
Arson Judge on
February 24, 2024 6:42 PM
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Will do whatever the league wants. As a heads up last year my other league took 9/10 days to complete the draft in this format. Goes quicker then you expect with the way money is spread out etc.
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No objections to an earlier start, think it makes sense to err on the side of getting the draft complete before the season in case we're slower than expected
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So when looking at the draft I have concerns with our timeline with the slow draft. I’d like to start it 3/1 rather than 3/6. Before doing so want to make sure there are no major objections.
KILLTEAM on
February 23, 2024 11:48 PM
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Although new to most of yout this format will resolve itself as we get through the first set of nominations. It is pretty easy to pick-up. As a reminder here is a guide/resource to review: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/thinking-about-auctions-fast-and-slow-logistics-and-details/. If players aren't found (have heard a few asian players weren't I can always add them). Also, reminder to not focus on position from couch manager as some players are different - very few are like this - e.g., mookie
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Alright couch managers is all filled up! Thanks for joining quickly everyone. Reminder to check your teams and budget. A few notes ahead of March 6th draft. I will plan to start the draft around 9 am est in the morning, if we have some west coast folks happy to move later but remember when a player is nominated he will be up for 24 hours. I currently have it setup that if within the 8-12 hours (forget which) someone outbids the person who is winning clock restarts to 8 hours.
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Thanks for setting up, just joined!
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Hi all- Got a lot of teams who joined and all budgets and players have been assigned. Please double check your rosters and budgets. I will assign remaining teams once they join!
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Hello everyone! Couch managers has been setup. Here is the link: https://www.couchmanagers.com/auctions/?auction_id=756. You will have to create an account and join the draft (when you do enter the password: LastFrid). Once you're in I will assign your players to your roster and adjust your budget. Reminder Draft date is March 6th!
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Sorry if there was confusion. We are going to do the slow draft but if it cannot be accomplished for some reason I’d like to have a traditional draft date set up as a contingency plan.
KILLTEAM on
February 17, 2024 2:21 PM
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I’m good with slow draft if that’s ok with you gentlemen
Pitch Count on
February 16, 2024 9:17 PM
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Basically any Sunday I am free. Saturdays are hit or miss, but I can move anything if needed. Weekdays are harder obviously.
Arson Judge on
February 15, 2024 10:33 AM
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I’d like to discuss dates for a contingency plan if slow draft doesn’t work or has issues. I’d like to set a date time for a backup live draft. Please message dates and times that won’t work for you and I’ll try to set up a backup date just in case.
KILLTEAM on
February 15, 2024 8:30 AM
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The example that was used by the other manager is Mookie Betts. On couch managers he's 2B/OF but on ottoneu he's 2B/SS/OF. Don't think there is a ton of players like that so I don't think its a big issue.
Cardinalidae on
February 11, 2024 9:00 PM
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Can speak for certain, but the draft I did last year, there wasn't a position difference issue, but cant speak for certain
Arson Judge on
February 11, 2024 3:07 PM
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It's pretty basic but seems easy enough to understand. Other league manager brought up that position eligibility on Couch Managers is not the same as Ottoneu. Might wanna keep that in mind when drafting
Cardinalidae on
February 10, 2024 10:31 PM
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I have a ottoneu slow draft on couch managers starting Monday for another league. I'll let y'all know what I think lol
Cardinalidae on
February 10, 2024 10:29 PM
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TBD messaged separately and brought up a valid point. Let's start Wednesday March 6th. That means we should finish Friday March 15th or Saturday March 16th. I can then upload rosters and everyone has 2-3 days to double check and make sure all is set for the season come March 20th. If no objections or concerns, I will kick off the process next week. Be on the look for a not in the league chat on logging into couch managers.
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Hi all been a busy at work so will look to get couch managers details setup and out the door next week. I want to confirm some draft date timing. I expect the draft to take about 10 days (that is what happened in my other league last year). With that said we have the first set of games in Korea Mar 20-21. To give ourselves some cushion I suggest the draft to start Friday Mar 8th. We can see some spring training, potential injuries, and enough cushion for the games on 20,21. Thoughts? Issues?
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Thanks TBD! I’ll plan to send an a note out sometime in middle of February. Am thinking to shoot for a draft start date first week of March. Any issues with that? Reminder as slow draft players will be around for 24 hours (with additional rules if someone outbids). Anyways I’ll reach out soon
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Hey league Spanky’s Crew 2.0 is going to head up the slow draft. Please keep your eye on the message board as we will need to do a few extra steps to get going. We will confirm everyone is setup and understands the way it works before starting it which most likely will be in a couple weeks.
KILLTEAM on
February 3, 2024 10:36 AM
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Last season is when it mattered most and it paid off in the sum of 8 gazillion dollar contract that somehow counts for $1 against their cap. Stupid dodgers
KILLTEAM on
January 31, 2024 8:08 PM
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He’s a duster now he’ll suck and choke when it matters most!
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Tucker and Ohtani free agents look out - good luck beating my $6 max bid
KILLTEAM on
January 31, 2024 7:25 PM
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Same here, won't be a major factor in draft anyway
I'm so fucked on
January 31, 2024 12:05 AM
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I'm cool with a slow draft or a live one
Cardinalidae on
January 30, 2024 11:54 PM
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Yeah I wanted to make sure everyone renews before setting a date. That timeline makes sense and think we are fine to do the slow draft. Specific date obviously a bit less important to lock in if we are going that way; which again I think we will try out this year.
KILLTEAM on
January 29, 2024 3:59 PM
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Realize cuts are tomorrow but I know my other league is already scheduling the draft. @Commish - TBD we good to move forward with couch managers and slow draft? I heard a few back and forth but nothing totally against it. If so, i'd suggest we shoot to have a draft date of first week in March. First games are in south korea on 3/20 and 3/21
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Please let him know to not look Acuna in the eyes in the locker room
KILLTEAM on
January 20, 2024 11:00 AM
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Austin Riley has reported to camp "In the best shape of his life".
Arson Judge on
January 20, 2024 8:37 AM
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Riley is very disappointed in these leagues lack of fair interest in him. We will be keeping him for him to reenact revenge during the season.
Bubba Gump on
January 20, 2024 8:33 AM
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We won’t be allocating money this far into the off-season sorry
KILLTEAM on
January 18, 2024 1:09 PM
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Live or Slow draft either is fine for me. I have never slow drafted before so I am interested in trying. Anywho - any chance you guys want to give the new people a chance to spend our arbitration money? Seems unfiar to have what 75$ not allocated?
Bubba Gump on
January 17, 2024 10:37 PM
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My preference is also for a live draft, but this does seem easier to schedule.
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Either way, probably won't be drafting, I like my roster as it is for now.
I'm so fucked on
January 17, 2024 5:26 PM
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I'd honestly prefer live as I don't think it'll take that long for a live one, however saying that we're all in different time zones and it may be quite difficult to get a time and date that we're all open to.
Arson Judge on
January 17, 2024 5:02 PM
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Couch manager works for me, anyone opposed to a slow draft.
NVDA on
January 17, 2024 4:51 PM
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Here are links re: slow drafts
https://community.ottoneu.com/t/couch-managers-recommendations/7056
https://community.ottoneu.com/t/couchmanagers-now-accepts-ottoneu-fantasy-baseball-roster-exports/8784
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/thinking-about-auctions-fast-and-slow-logistics-and-details/
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As teams continue to bid below $50 (e.g., $40) my bid will continue to be the high bid. Couch managers automatically raises a players bid by $1. In example above I would be winning the Juan Soto bidding at $1. Other than that here are some below links for you to reference. If no issues with slow draft I have asked TBD to start considering some dates in the middle to end of February so we can have our teams set come early March.
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If someone outbids the current bid within the final 8 hours the clock will reset once the 8 hours is up. Note: this can be unlimited but usually goes quick because either a team does not have the necessary funds to keep bidding or doesn't want a player for long. As part of couch managers you can set your high bid amount. For example, if I want Juan Soto and am only willing or able to spend $50 on him I can input my max bid as $50.
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An explanation of slow draft and couch managers (Please note: I am providing an explanation based off how a slow draft was performed in my other league. There is the potential for change but this approach worked quite well). A slow draft is one focused over 2-3 weeks. From couch managers perspective, each team has ability to nominate 2 players at a time and that player will be up for nomination for 24 hours. You won't be able to nominate another player until your players have been drafted
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Hi all. The commish asked me to send over an explanation and some links for slow draft so those of you who are unfamiliar can get a sense and we can determine if that works for the league. I think it makes sense so bear with the long explanation and let me know if questions:
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I’ve never done it but super open to it
KILLTEAM on
January 15, 2024 11:34 PM
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My two cents, Couch manager is excellent for slow drafts
I'm so fucked on
January 15, 2024 8:34 PM
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In another league we do a slow draft vs a day. Via a site called couch managers. I prefer it to a one day draft just because allows for more flexibility. I’d suggest that if possible
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Welcome to our new league members. I’d like to do it as close to the season as possible so please message me if particular days or times are no good for you to draft.
KILLTEAM on
January 15, 2024 4:24 PM
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Welcome to the league fellas! Commish now that we have a full league any thoughts regarding draft?
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New Owner - The Greatest Shoman - Hey everyone, just joined and renewed looking forward to the season
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