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Happy New Year! Had to change the auction date as the season starts with two games in Korea on March 20th and 21st.
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I’m open to trading Kyle Tucker. I am looking for a top SP
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Welcome Matt!
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Welcome Matt! I am also a MA native living in northern NH these days. Go Sox! Good Luck!
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I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Matt, I’m almost 40, I live in OR but spent my first 31 yrs in MA. I’m a huge Sox fan by default but consider myself more of a fan of the game than a team. I’ve got a very analytical brain and (fantasy) baseball does it for me. I’ve been playing since ‘01 on Yahoo but I’m excited to play a format that keeps the game going 365. I’ll make deals. I feel it when I lose so just a heads up I’m planning on winning it all this year. Happy to be here. Best of luck in 24
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Friendly reminder that arbitration ends in a week. Thanks to those that have completed this already. Hoping for 100% participation. Thanks and take care!
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Alright Gentlemen, we have two new owners, panda08 and nawoickik. Welcome. Friendly reminder, Arbitration Ends: Tuesday, November 14, 2023. I know Titanic always likes to complete this at the last minute. Others might be waiting for the World Series to end. Just don't forget to allocate. Let's have a great 2024 season.
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I just know for myself, I felt like there may have been better offers out there, I know I was in the hunt for Altuve also, so it may just be bad optics at the end of the day and I am cool with that. Bottom line, I think it was a good topic to be brought forward as something that bothered some but we can move forward as a league now that it has been discussed. Again, NOTHING but congrats on my end to JRod and I appreciate the discussion. Thanks for bringing it forward Choo.
Kingdom of Zod on
October 19, 2023 11:59 PM
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The silence is deafening, so I will weigh in just as Devil's advocate. I appreciate your thoughtful response Choo and don't want to take anything away from Jrod's win. This seems like a predominantly Friends & Family league and you trade with who you are comfortable with in a lot of instances (I trade with Billy a lot for instance, because I know him personally). But at the same time, perception is reality and the trade you and Jrod made may have iced the win for him. I think it did a
Kingdom of Zod on
October 19, 2023 11:55 PM
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Let the discussion begin and honestly if you guys have problems with any of the trades that happen in this league then discussions should happen to ensure that the integrity of the league is maintained. I hope that people think that they can rip me off if they trade with me. I think my track record speaks loudly that I know what I am doing but every year the records reset and at the end of the day You are what your record says you are!
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I don't know if explaining my thought process helped at all. I announced to the league that I was open for business (which I didn't need to do) and I made the best trades for my team in 2024. I didn't trade my kid Harper - he went to Titanic for Gunner Henderson. I didn't trade Judge at all.Those are the only 2 trades I made with Jrod, I made 13 total trades in the last 12 months with 8 of the 11 owners. I think that shows that I'm willing to work with everyone if I can make my team better.
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Net on the second deal I thought I made my team better in 2023 but if I was wrong I saved $19 on the 4 players already mentioned for 2024. The other players in the deal had marginal value and players going both ways didn't play very well - Correa didn't play very well either - you all might disagree, Steele was the best player in the deal but I feel like I won the Correa vs. Gilbert swap.
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The other deal for me came down to Steele and Correa for Kirby and Gilbert. Steele was 4.91 pts/inning last year vs Kirby at 5.12 so I thought I was getting the better end there and was willing to pay $2 to get the better guy. Thought Steele might be a one hit wonder, he's 3 years older than Kirby, and I thought Steele was only a 2 pitch pitcher that the league would figure out. I thought Gilbert at $8 was better than Correa at $29.
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Looking at those 4 players I think I won the auction. I think with Holliday, McCormick and $35 for the auction is better than Altuve and Muncy. I didn't see the others in the deal, Rooker, Marsh, Perdomo, Suarez, and Miller especially at $11 as keepers. Lee for Winn were both $1 lottery tickets and a wash. People might think McCormick is a one hit wonder but if available at auction I think he would go for way more than the $3 he's at now and finding 5 OF that can play is pretty tough.
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Muncy was also included in the trade for me a borderline keeper at $13. For Muncy and Altuve's $38 salaries I was able to get a $1 OF that was producing at over 6 points per game and the #1 prospect in baseball already in AA producing over 7 points per game in the minors, all at age 19. Someone who I hoped had a good shot of making the majors next year and would help me compete in 2024. The net savings was $35 between those 4 players that could net a solid starter or 2 at auction.
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Specifically addressing the Altuve/Holiday trade. My kid was interested in Judge, Harper, and Altuve. Of the three I was most willing to move Altuve as he was the oldest (33), was under 7 points per game at the time and played a position 2b that I had three potential keepers already on my roster, Gelof $4 age 23, Morel $4 age 24 and Julien $3 age 24. Altuve was also coming off an injury and is not big so I was not sure how he was going to age.
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I received a message that read in part "there is a sentiment among a few managers that your kids may be getting preferential treatment as far as trades. Can you send out a message letting the league know where you stand? Thanks. I will do my best to address. #1 in general if everyone valued players the same there would never be any trades as there would always be a clear winner and looser. It the value differences that we have that make trading possible and the league interesting.
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Congrats on the victory JRod! Likely the first of many to come.
Sorry to pile on Choo, but I will also be stepping away from the league. Appreciate all the fun battles over the last few years though. Good luck to all and take care.
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Adding another one of my kids might not be popular since my oldest just won but my son Owen is interested in joining. Anyone have an objection to Owen joining the league? I don’t have any other kids and my wife has no interest so this would be the last family add full disclosure if that matters.
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Beard let me know that they will not be back next year so the search for a new owner begins. Does anyone know someone that is wanting to get into Ottoneu? If so let me know. Thanks Beard for the battles/trades/etc through the years - take care.
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Congrats Jrod. I hope everyone enjoyed the league this year. If you are not planning on coming back next year please let me know so I can start the search for a new owner. Arbitration starts on Oct 15th and historically runs for a month. Please participate in arbitration as it helps to create competitive balance in the league. Stay active in the offseason, build your best team, make your cuts before the keeper deadline, pay for another year, and let's have a great 2024 season!
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Congrats Jrod. I hope everyone enjoyed the league this year. If you are not planning on coming back next year please let me know so I can start the search for a new owner. Arbitration starts on Oct 15th and historically runs for a month. Please participate in arbitration as it helps to create competitive balance in the league. Stay active in the offseason, build your best team, make your cuts before the keeper deadline, pay for another year, and let's have a great 2024 season!
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Read: "I love you, Son"... All jokes aside, congrats JRod! Fun season as always.
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Congratulations, JRod, on your victory. Thanks for a great season, everyone.
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You all probably know this already but I ain't winning this year (and the whole league besides me rejoices). All streaks must end. With Judge and Altuve back and healthy now seems like the best time to sell. I do believe that Judge and Altuve's contracts are keepable so I am not going to give them away but if the right deal comes along where moving them makes me better next year then I will do it. I'm selling and open for business. Best offers welcome.
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OK... Totally nothing wrong with it but the first time you see family members trading with each other I'm all like "COLLUSION!!!!".
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Ng, Hac Man is trading for Grisham and the Tigers #1 prospect. True, he doesn’t get the cap relief now, but he gets it all next year. Could he get more by cutting him and diving into the scrap heap? That’s a matter of opinion.
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Hac Man...You know you're not really dumping salary if you also give out a loan, right?
With the loan, you're essentially paying $27 for Grisham and a low prospect (that is freshly hurt btw).
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Auction is starting in a couple of minutes!!
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Friendly reminder, the auction is on Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:00 PM pacific / 7pm eastern. Let me/the group know if you have any concerns going into the auction and the 2023 season. Good luck to all.
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Friendly reminder, the auction is on Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:00 PM pacific / 7pm eastern. Let me/the group know if you have any concerns going into the auction and the 2023 season. Good luck to all.
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On the main page click the Ottoneu logo in the upper left of the page and then click the dashboard link. Once on the dashboard there is an "extend your dynasty" link on the far right under the "paid through" header that you click and follow the on screen instructions to pay for another year of Ottoneu.
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Sorry to be "that guy" but where do we go again to pay the $20 again? Can't seem to find it.
Kingdom of Zod on
January 18, 2023 12:45 AM
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Remember to both pay your $20 so you don't lose your team and cut players before the cut deadline at the end of the month
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I'm looking for some OF help. Willing to move Stanton, Verlander, and prospects.
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I am open to trading tatis so for the people who are interested send me your best offers
👑 Jrod-Squad 👑 on
November 17, 2022 11:10 PM
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Ok Keaton (greenduck10) is in. Good luck greenduck!!
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Not that I have a horse in this race, but if he's the new owner of my team and making his ottoneu debut... That makes me real happy! GL guys!
👑 Jrod-Squad 👑 on
November 8, 2022 12:56 PM
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Sounds good Choo, no objection to Keaton's participation.
The Sweet Spot on
November 8, 2022 11:52 AM
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I'm good with it, Choo. I'm ready to be humbled, Keaton.
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Totally good with it Choo, keep it in the family.
Kingdom of Zod on
November 7, 2022 10:30 PM
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Love it Choo. When I joined last year, my then 13-year old son helped me with the name 'El Encanto' but that's as much engagement as I got. Get him hooked. Way better than a video game!
El Encanto on
November 7, 2022 10:25 PM
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I have someone that is looking to join Ottoneu, my son Keaton. He is 12 and has played in yahoo/ESPN leagues, some public and some with his school buddies. Does anyone have an objection to him joining this league? He is ready to make the jump to Ottoneu. Before I bring him in, I want to make sure everyone is cool with it.
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Friendly reminder, arbitration ends next Monday 11/14. If you haven't done so already please log in and complete the arbitration process before the deadline, thanks.
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Wow sorry to see you go CP. I think you have built a very good team that is going to compete for a championship next year. Does anyone know someone that might be interested in getting into this league/Ottoneu. If so please let me know so we can get CP's team filled with a new owner.
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Congratulations Choo, that was a hell of a season! Unfortunately, I will not be returning next season. Life's getting more hectic for me and I need to cut back on my ottoneu addiction. Good luck to all, its been a fun several years!
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A big thanks to Aaron Judge for carrying me this season. I think the league is healthy and very competitive. As always, let me know if you don't plan to return in 2023. Now I believe is the best time to get a new owner in if needed but I hope you all are enjoying the league and will be back. Arb is starting Oct. 15th. The offseason trading window opens after arbitration is completed and closes at the keeper deadline January 31st. Make moves to improve your team and have a great 2023 season
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Congrats Choo, Ng and Billy for a fun race to the top! Looking forward to another active offseason.
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Thanks for a great season, everyone. Congrats, Choo, on yet another impressive showing. Ng, Thanks for humbling me in the final week. I look forward to the off-season.
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Titanic, Beard, I hear what you’re saying. Everyone should get a chance to trade for any player, not just one manager. That is the spirit of competition. I’ll make sure to stick to that mantra going forward.
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