League Message Board
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Hearing people’s stories is so important. The common thread we all share is what makes this league so meaningful and enjoyable!
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My wife and I have both recovered from cancer. Currently, my brother is fighting a difficult battle against AML. I have made a donation to the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at UCSF's Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
GP3 on
April 14, 2025 12:07 AM
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Thanks for your inspiring stories. I lost my best friend to cancer when I was 8. Years later my mother-in-law died from cancer in her early 60s.
I work in biopharma, and had an opportunity to work on Kymriah, which is a CAR-T cell that has been revolutionary curing certain types of blood cancer. That therapy started with academic research, and now more than ever support for cancer research is needed.
I also donated to the Nightbirde Foundation, and am thankful to be b
Brass NHPs on
April 13, 2025 5:10 PM
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Thanks Pedro. It was 16 years ago last month that we lost my dad, so I long ago made my peace with it. That being said, I'll stay in the fight against this bastard until no one has to fear for, care for, or mourn a loved one ever again.
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I’m really sorry about your loss lolly. It’s heartening to know that you have such a great attitude about it. The best thing we can do is keep fighting and supporting each other who are affected by this shitty disease.
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Thanks for sharing your journey - damn happy for you and your wife to be in such a good place now! You might think those of us whose loved ones didn't win their fight might be saddened, but precisely the opposite is true. It's incredibly uplifting when anyone beats this bastard, and I'll celebrate each and every win. Thanks also for the link - if each donation just helps one person win their fight, it's infinitely worth it.
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As one of the OG members of the group, I have donated to cancer research every year since the league began. In 2016, anal cancer took my mother at the age of 63.
This year, however, in light of the world we reside, I am donating in a different direction. I just made my contribution to Kids In Need of Defense (KIND).
Thank you for the reminder to contribute. I feel incredibly fortunate to be in this league after all these years.
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Thank you for sharing!
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Here is a link if interested
https://www.nightbirdefoundation.org/donate2
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So 14 years ago today my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. During one sleepless night while she was undergoing treatment I discovered Ottoneu and this league from Dave Cameron. I was invited to join in 2012 and have loved Ottoneu since. Today we are celebrating her as she has been cancer free since 2012. In her honor and in honor of all the strong women who are fighting or have fought breast cancer, I donated to the Nightbirde Foundation.
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Reminder: the league is free, but it was founded with the spirit of charity in mind. Each year we (individually) donate to a charity that supports cancer research or supports those afflicted with the disease. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, let’s have em! Thanks.
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Play with balls! Wait, no ... I mean, play ball!
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Good luck everyone!
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Happy baseball
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The full slate of games start later this week. The Monkeys are open to final pre-season trades. Our block is updated. Looking for a SS upgrade, and also potentially an SP or two. Have 2B and OF to deal. Send me a message here or on Slack.
Brass NHPs on
March 24, 2025 9:30 AM
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Well that definitely wasn't the smoothest it's ever gone, but the draft is officially finished! Thanks everyone, and good luck this year!
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are you able to bid?
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I've been refreshing and I still can't post in the chat
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Try refreshing, I think the rest of us are good for now
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415-572-2276
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I can't post in the chat and my chat is like 10 minutes behind. I also can't scroll up to get commish's number
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See you all tonight. My phone number is 646 244 9910.
Oxford United on
March 16, 2025 12:00 PM
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Hey all, friendly reminder that our draft is just a week away! See you all next Sunday, March 16 at 7 PM ET.
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The draft date is set. It will be Sunday March 16th at 7pm EST. Eleven owners are available at that time which is awesome by Ottoneu draft standards. Thank-you!
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Still waiting for 3 owners to do the poll. We have 9/9 on March 16th so far. Also I forgot to take into consideration that there is the early series in Japan on March 18-19. So any dates after that are not ideal. Fingers crossed that these last few owners are ok with March 16.
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Draft date Doodle poll link below. Please fill out as soon as you can so we can get a draft date.
There are 19 different times available and two each on Saturdays and Sundays. One starts at 2 PM and one starts at
7 PM . All times are EST. Please pick as many times as possible so it is convenient for most owners.
https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/eVojwNMa
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I can't bring myself to cut Yamamoto!!! I know he's too much $$$...but I just can't do it. 🤷♂️
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Open for business! Send offers, send messages.
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I know you were waiting with bated breadth to see if JD Martinez would be available...
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I'm quite excited to see some of the cuts coming in the next 36 hours. A few of y'all have a long way to go to get under budget.
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A reminder that tomorrow is the keeper deadline. All cuts must be made and rosters legal by midnight 1/31. We will hopefully be sending out a Doodle poll shortly thereafter to determine a draft date/time. Good luck!
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Taking best offers for Wheeler. Austin Riley too. Feel free to just send offers.
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The floodgates have opened for trading with Crimson. Come get your Bellinger in his new homer friendly park. How about the Brewers ace Freddy Peralta?
Need to rework this roster, so open to offers!
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Welcome back!
Vote For Pedro on
December 22, 2024 8:05 PM
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Thanks so much for having me back! I always regretted leaving this league. I’m particularly passionate about screwing cancer, as I lost my best friend as a kid and mother-in-law to cancer. I work in the biotechnology industry, and have been a part of multiple novel approaches to treating cancer, including Kymriah for certain blood cancers. I live in the Boston area with my wife and 4 kids, and travel quite a bit for work. You can reach me here or on Slack (Brass Monkey)
Brass NHPs on
December 22, 2024 8:03 PM
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Drew (Chicago Beachboys) had to step away, but I'm very happy to re-introduce Brass Monkey to the league! Welcome back!
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If you have star level infielders on your block, I am interested. Figured I would post here rather than send the same message individually. Reach out if you see a potential match.
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Don't forget to arbitrate! deadline is Thursday
Oxford United on
November 10, 2024 8:56 PM
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Thanks y'all for the messages and for a great season, even through all the injuries I know wrecked a lot of plans. Lincecum and Beachboys, well done for making me earn it, never felt comfortable at all.
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Congrats Rapid!!
GP3 on
October 1, 2024 1:09 PM
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Yes Congratulations Rapid. Well done. You seem to be set up nicely for future championship runs as well. Thanks for a fun year everyone!
Vote For Pedro on
September 30, 2024 8:48 PM
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And great season everyone!
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Congrats Rapid on your first championship! Well deserved. Quite the collection of young talent really paid off.
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Polar Bear Pete and Cody Bellinger available for future value players!
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I feel dumb riding Machado into the sunset of this season. Anyone interested in him? I need something usable for 2025. Good prospect? Cheap reliever? Lightly used refrigerator?
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A healthy and red-hot Cody Bellinger is available via trade for those going for it in 2024. Then again at his reasonable salary, a good piece for 2025 as well!
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I have fallen in the standings even more. No surprise, but it means I should put Machado on the block as well. Looking for 2025-ready player.
Not moving either of my pitchers unless I am totally and completely blown away with an offer.
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Never give up, never surrender!! But I’d trade one of my catchers for a top starter
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Not that I was going to close the gap to contend this year, but the last week has sealed my fate. Freeman, Machado, Cole all available to contenders. Looking for next year - not 2028 and beyond.
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With Acuna and Contreras both out, it's going to be difficult to keep up with the pack, so I'm open for business with an eye on next year. Reach out if you are interested.
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