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I agree with LGB. That way we are assured that everyone contributes. We might lose a couple of owners, but it is best when everyone fully participates. It would be great to get everyone's opinion on this matter.
Alton Giants on
October 9, 2016 12:24 PM
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I'm still in no matter what the league decides to do. To me, it just makes more sense to pay $49.99 instead of $59.99 to have a chance to win a bigger 1st place prize and guarantee the top 3 are in the $$$. However, I know this fantasy baseball format is challenging and takes up a lot of time if you follow baseball and the stats closely, so I totally understand if people don't want to change.
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I vote for keeping the current system (using LeagueSafe for an optional contribution). But, I would happily participate in either option and would not leave if we switch.
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Why risk losing people and giving more money to leaguesafe. The people who want to be in pay and we haven't had any issues other than Medina who has been in the league this whole time and will probably pay up/chime in soon. I don't mind administering leaguesafe; its easy and free. thats my two cents.
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Speaking as commish for the football version of our ottoneu league, anything that drives away 2 or 3 owners can become a huge hassle. I would only favor making a structural $ change to our league if we first find out who will leave, and whether we have replacements already available.
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Why don't we just switch to a $49.99 league in 2017 instead of messing around with LeagueSafe? We are already paying Ottoneu $9.99 each just to be able to play, and the owners who are putting $$$ in the pool are actually paying $59.99 instead of $49.99 and end up with less prize $$$ at the end of the season. We'll probably lose a few owners since not everybody will want to pay, but the top 3 will be guaranteed prize $$$ with the winnings going $300 / $100 / $50. What does everybody think?
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Cool, Bacon?
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I don't know Medina personally. I am cool with 225/75 split.
Alton Giants on
October 5, 2016 3:24 PM
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In looking at the leaguesafe account and my message from May 2 (feel free to scroll down and look at it) we collected from 6 people with Medina saying he would pay. Hicks to you know Medina well? In theory, he owes you $50 and then I'd pay you $200 from leaguesafe with other $100 going to Bacon (who I am pretty sure does not know Medina personally). If not we'll have to figure out 250/50, 200/100, or split the baby 225/75 - my instinct would be to split the baby. I stand ready to make LS payouts
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what is the word on payouts?
Alton Giants on
October 4, 2016 4:05 PM
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Good season everybody. Already looking forward to next year.
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That is shocking. That guy was on pace to be the next great pitcher.
Alton Giants on
September 25, 2016 10:11 AM
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Holy crap, Dave-Jose Fernandez is dead!
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Wow. I don't know if anyone noticed but I left Jon Gray on my bench last night to conserve innings. He struck out 16 and scored 88 points.
The Bad Whiffs on
September 18, 2016 12:11 PM
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If anyone wants to take over an ottoneu football team, we have one available.
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Sorry to talk politics boys, but my good friend Patrick Hamacher is running for DA in the city of St. Louis, so if any of you are city residents please consider voting for him tomorrow. Thanks.
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I am willing to trade either Cueto or Price for offense.
Alton Giants on
July 31, 2016 2:46 PM
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I've got a log jam at middle infield and outfield. Let me know if you need help. I'd be looking for pitching in return.
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Correa should have used Hillary's server.
Alton Giants on
July 18, 2016 4:06 PM
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If anyone has Netflix, they just put a documentary on there called "Fastball." It is pretty good. They have a couple of guys clocked higher than Chapman. Any guesses?
Alton Giants on
July 15, 2016 8:19 PM
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Hey folks, I'm shopping Stanton. If anyone is interested let me know!
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The Bacon and the Sparrows's trade block has been updated!
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Looking for pitching. I could move an outfielder.
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he is a rich man's Skip Schumaker.
Alton Giants on
June 29, 2016 10:34 AM
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Yes, if I can get some pitching or prospects.
Alton Giants on
June 29, 2016 10:31 AM
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Still wanna trade Wong?
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I agree with Hicks. I'm sure there is some demand out there for Wong. I don't believe anybody thought Diaz would do this well, and I don't see the Cardinals getting rid of Gyorko or Garcia. I'd like to see Wong on the Pirates. He could start or backup Josh Harrison, pinch hit with power and steal bases off the bench. But, I doubt the Pirates would be interested in Wong with Alen Hanson in the wings.
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I would trade him for prospects. Some team will want him. Where are we going to play him? Unless we have injury or Diaz falls off the map, I don't see where you put him.
Alton Giants on
June 17, 2016 11:29 AM
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I think 10 Mill a year would be a steal for Wong. He had a bad 120 game stretch. He'll be back.
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the problem is that's it's not $5 million per year. It jumps to $6.5 in 2019 and $10.125 in 2020. Not sure teams are willing to take that gamble on the current version of Wong.
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I don't know? at $5.0 million a year for the next 5 years, he's not going to break the bank.
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I think he's untradable at this point.
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okay, so how long will it take the Cardinals to trade Kolten Wong?
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Hi. I don't want everyone to think Im not oaying full attention to the league. I'm in the process of moving, so the problem is that I am not paying full attention to the league. So nothing to worry about.
Dreamweavers on
June 2, 2016 10:00 AM
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Its not looking like I'm going to finish in the top 2 this year, so I'm putting Andrew McCutchen on the market at $56. Seeking SP and prospects.
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sounds good. let's give it a try.
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Hicks, I'll be in STL on Saturday , June 4 if you want to get together to play catch and hit. I haven'for thrown to live hitters since 2009, so expect to get plunked once or twice. But, my fastball couldn't break a pane of glass, so I doubt it will leave a mark.
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Spam, was that you I saw trying to sing the national anthem in San Diego?
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that holds true for a lot of things.
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Don't mess with the stinky one.
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Odar should get some points for that overhand right.
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they had the regional there last year
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Sounds good. They used to have the Legion state tournament there.
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Gordon Moore state park
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Not sure when I'll be back in the STL again. Any good fields up by you?
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I got my 40 time down to 6.0.
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Let me know when and where.
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Hicks, I got my fastball up to 68 mph. Are you ready for some batting practice this summer?
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Penguins / Blues would make for a nice Stanley Cup matchup.
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seriously, this series is killing me
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