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actually, I misunderstood. I thought the waiver was caused by the cuts made by Curly Jefferson just recently, not at the very end of the regular season.
Alton Giants on
February 10, 2020 8:43 PM
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I remember the other time this happened b/c I’m pretty sure it was me that was able to add someone. The one difference was I wanna say everyone was asked if they were ok with it since I was the only person claiming the player. With Barnes two people claimed him. I’m fine to draft whenever.
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My two cents. If this had been a claim for Carlos Correa, would we just say "Oh well, it was a glitch"? I find it hard to believe that that would be the league sentiment. So, if I would vote no for Correa, I would also vote no for Barnes. Anyway, I'm just excited to draft. You guys come up with a day and time and I'll be ready.
Go Nads! on
February 10, 2020 6:46 PM
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I really got excited when I saw Barnes on the move. I was pressing every key on this thing trying to transact something. Haha. Make sure you check the medicals ... Clarksville is ready to draft or misdraft anytime
The Bad Whiffs on
February 10, 2020 3:40 PM
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When you say it like that it makes me sound evil! Lol. I swear I didn’t know it was a “glitch,” as opposed to a part of the game. I’m fine with whatever you guys think. I would love to know who did it in the past if anyone recalls that? I went through to last years transactions, which took forever, but couldn’t find it so it must have been prior.
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it is up to you guys. I am fine with putting it to a vote, but I say he should be able to keep Barnes since he was clever enough to find a glitch in the system and capitalize on it. But I suggest in future years we disallow it because it is clearly a glitch or make sure no one makes cuts on the last day.
Alton Giants on
February 10, 2020 2:57 PM
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As for Barnes, I don't think it's that big of a deal either way but it doesn't make any sense. If waivers were going to process, they should happen the day after the season ended so he was owned all offseason. His salary didn't even go up by $2 like every other player that was owned at the end of the season.
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I don't have much on the schedule in March yet, so I think I can make any of these dates work.
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Vacationing March 8-12 and overnight March 21. Can make most other evenings work, weekdays included.
Dreamweavers on
February 10, 2020 2:28 PM
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To be fair, this happened in a prior season, which was the only reason I knew I could put in a claim for Barnes... I can't remember exactly who it was, but it happened when a player is dropped on the last day of the season and someone put in a waiver claim. I remember thinking it was odd, looked into it, and saw that it was a waiver claim from the end of the prior season so I just figured that was part of the rules. Go Nads also put in a waiver claim for Barnes, but I was awarded by coin flip.
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I was wondering the same thing and saw this post: https://community.ottoneu.com/t/old-waiver-claims-processed-by-mistake/6947
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Are we able to add free agents now? How did Matt Barnes get added last night?
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I will be in the air for part of Mar 7 and vacationing the rest, so I'm an absolute unable to the weekend of the 7th. Everyother day I can make work if need be. I also have a draft on Mar 14 (but can make it work) and will be flying again on Sunday, Mar 15 (which will not work).
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I have drafts the evenings of Feb 29 and Mar 1 , but could probably do daytime drafts on either of those days. March 7-8 are wide open for me, but then the next two weekends are pretty tough for me. Especially couldn't do the 14th or 22nd.
Rickey Bobbey on
February 10, 2020 7:28 AM
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The weekend of the 7th and 14th aren't great for me personally, but obviously majority rules. Feb 29/Mar 1 or March 21/22 would be better for me. March 8 could work also. Thanks!
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what are you guys thinking? first or second weekend in March?
Alton Giants on
February 9, 2020 9:27 PM
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What are we looking at for a draft date?
Rickey Bobbey on
February 8, 2020 9:06 AM
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Sure
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Since our new guy signed up after the cut deadline I think it would be a good idea to let him cut anyone he wants and I can waive the cut penalty.
Alton Giants on
February 6, 2020 1:57 PM
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Just a friendly reminder of all my nerd brethren on the "Owners or League Wanted" lists attached to Ottoneu. Seems a few possibilities might be available for TTProcess replacement. Not trying to get in the way. Trusting the process...
The Bad Whiffs on
February 3, 2020 10:46 AM
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If you have someone to fill Trust the Process, let me know.
Alton Giants on
February 2, 2020 8:34 AM
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How will we handle Trust the Process?
Rickey Bobbey on
February 1, 2020 8:50 AM
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Keibert Ruiz is available for anyone looking for a catching prospect that may just find the MLB this year in LA or elsewhere. Seeking an OF
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I definitely view players through my ottoneu lens! So much easier to break it down to PPG than a whole bunch of stats anyway, haha.
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I wish they could add an element of defense to the point scoring system, but other than that it gives a good impression of how much production a player is actually giving. Ozuna is a great example. Some Cardinal fans were saying we had to resign him at all costs, but when you look at his PPG you realize we really didn't lose much.
Alton Giants on
January 29, 2020 3:18 PM
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A year old, but a good read
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http://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-baseball/an-ode-to-ottoneu/
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has anyone seen Birds of a Different Game in MLB network yet?
Alton Giants on
January 29, 2020 11:48 AM
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Guys trust the process is out so we still need to replace. I?ve got one guy I?m reaching out to, but FYI
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Floating Hiura for real. I realize he is human, but I would hope to help my team this year, without diminishing my available dollars for the auction markedly. I see myself weak at 1b,3b,OF. No Astros. No Red Sox. Might as well get that out of the way. I am banning them for being bad at cheating.
The Bad Whiffs on
January 28, 2020 12:07 AM
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Perhaps I was severely underestimating Bieber's value. My apologies for my rash criticism.
Rickey Bobbey on
January 27, 2020 10:40 PM
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There would have to have been 7 veto votes for the trade to not go through, so you were still a long ways from that happening. I just thought the name Sotoasty was awesome, losing that is the worst part off all this
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Even though it probably means I am headed for the cellar due to excellent competitors, I am so happy people care about this league. Truly invigorating moments. Now who wants Keston Hiura?
The Bad Whiffs on
January 27, 2020 11:17 AM
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Btw, CBS fantasy has Beiber ranked as #7 pitcher and Soto as #7 outfielder. Roto has Bieber as 7 and Soto as 6.
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Three managers vetoed the trade? You guys are cutthroat. I'm glad I took the time to approve my own trade.
Go Nads! on
January 26, 2020 5:27 PM
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Alton killing it with trade analysis. Nailed it.
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Okay. I’m sorry. Obviously you have a logic to it and if you like Bieber that much it makes sense.
Rickey Bobbey on
January 25, 2020 11:12 AM
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I think trading for anyone named Bieber makes the trade look worse than it really is.
Alton Giants on
January 25, 2020 9:56 AM
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Along with Luzardo and Mize who are going to at least contribute this year. I felt like I wanted to make pitching a priority since it is in such short supply.
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I have Acuna who was voted for this year and Soto who will probably be voted next year. If he ends up being Mike Trout, trust me his salary will sky rocket. The likelihood of me keeping both would be expensive. I also have a several top 25 minor league outfield prospects who should backfill in the next year or so. A 24 year old Bieber that threw 200 innings with his PPI feels a lot better than Luchessi ( who is slated to be SDs fifth starter) . I now have giolito, soraka, bieber, and degrom.
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Um, I don't like to be a cop, but what's up with that Soto trade? I guess it's likely that in a vote-off league Soto has a high likelihood of getting voted off next year, and maybe you get several years of Bieber. But even considering that, this seems pretty lopsided. Bieber wasn't even that much better than Lucchesi last year.
Rickey Bobbey on
January 24, 2020 4:08 PM
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yeah, the Rays took us on the Pham trade. I was hoping to see Arozarena in LF for the Cardinals this year.
Alton Giants on
January 11, 2020 1:36 PM
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I had Arozarena in a 10 deep minor's keeper league. Apparently there are holes, but I like him as a "throw-in". The Ray's keep it as interesting as any team. It is fun to watch them work. Or, I could wait for the Mariner's to do something. Seems like a solid swap on the face.
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I think it looks like a good deal for the Cardlnals. But I’d be very leery if the Rays were offering me a pitching prospect. They are pretty dang good at evaluating pitching prospects.
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I think it's a good deal all around. Cardinals part with 2 guys that we can do without and get a guy (Liberatore) that will probably be at least a middle of the rotation starter. Considering what the Rays are trying to do now in the AL east, I don't think it was a horrible deal for them either. If I had to say who go the better end of the deal, it would be STL.
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any thoughts on the Cardinals trade?
Alton Giants on
January 9, 2020 8:34 PM
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Ha all good!
Proud Soyboys on
January 6, 2020 6:19 PM
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Whoops, sorry Bluth. I guess I was typing my post when you made your post. Didn't mean to post right after you.
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Happy New Year to everyone! Looking at my team, I'm pretty happy with my lineup. I'm still willing to discuss Stanton and maybe Cole if anyone wants, but I'd prefer to keep them. However I've accumulated a lot of prospect depth. I'd be interested in turning some of them into MLB guys, if anyone is interested. The top prospects would be more expensive to trade for (of course), but they are all readily available. Let me know if you're interested in them.
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Hey folks, Rizzo is available if anyone is interested
Proud Soyboys on
January 6, 2020 3:19 PM
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