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I'm banking on Lawrie rebounding in the power department and I have no problem not keeping him at the last minute, but I do have some salary flexibility
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oh if I have learned one thing its that I dont want to be anyones projected league champion unless it's August of the year of the championship
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I'll give out my "official" championship prediction (i.e. "curse") in March probably.
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Just so you know WGW, being Trey's league champion prediction is basically the kiss of death. Just ask Chicago and Durham. It's like the Madden Curse.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 13, 2012 5:59 PM
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Still expect the talent to be spread out even more next season, though. Three teams were in the race deep into this season. I expect 5+ next year
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We Got Wood is my darkhorse candidate right now; solid talent and his prospects are close to or already impacting the majors. If a few of them hit and he spends well, he's got a great team (still don't love Lawrie at that price though...)
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With that said (and I reserve the right to change my mind after taking a much deeper look this off season), still think Durham is setup nicely with the talent to win again in 2013. Back-of-the-envelope calculation at this point though
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Enrico last to first?? Impossible. My rebuild is years away
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Agree that our league is pretty unique in that every team is active and willing to improve their team with a trade or take a shot on a pickup. That's huge, makes it enjoyable.
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WGW and I's league has some people who know what they are doing. It's not nearly as competitive as this league though. People mostly maintain their rosters but it's almost impossible to get any deals done. People just don't care that much.
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WAR Horse in 2nd to last? Doubtful.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 13, 2012 2:32 PM
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Compared to other fantasy leagues, where does Ottoneu rank on the list of "skill" and "competitiveness"?
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I will not be surprised one bit if this year's season ending standings are flipped at the end of 2013.
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I however would be very sad if my current score is all I can get
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*other league
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no, I'm Bill too and he's talking about another guy in our league who trashed some of FMW's moves this season
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Is that to me FMW? Or maybe there's another Bill in this league now that I think about it. Hopefully not directed at me.
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Bill, I looked at the box scores in the other league last night and I was amazed. I will hold my words for a couple of days but after all the talk from a certain person about some of my transactions, I would be happy if the current scores hold up.
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What is the highest payout an of you play for in a given season?
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I'm still alive for titles in two of my five leagues. Of course it's the two that I probably care the least about, but at least one has a pretty nifty title payout.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 13, 2012 9:26 AM
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Yeah, in my other league I have Harper, Trout, Moore, and Strasburg, so at the beginning of the year I expected to struggle and miss the playoffs. Got lucky, now playing for the title but got crushed last night. Liking this Otto format vs. H2H sometimes
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Strikes...I feel your pain, I have been very dominant all year in our other league and hit the playoffs and my pitching literally blows up in my face along with mediocre batting. Kinda like the Nationals, stellar season but probably wont win championship
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This happened after they found out his top bid was $100. See example A: http://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/43/auctionresults?id=33290
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You guys see this? http://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/43/team?team=599
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Well, I play in two leagues a year and pretty much lost the championship tonight in my other. Let's hope my boys can hang on here to make it count in 2012. 2013 could be a long road after all the salary I have to cut...
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Yeah Freeman is a little expensive but I think he'll be worth it long term.
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As much as I love Upton I would undo that trade in a heartbeat.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 12, 2012 8:19 PM
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Yeah that BJ Upton trade looks GREAT for me now.
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I might just hold onto this B.J. Upton guy. Dude has been on fire.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 12, 2012 8:14 PM
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happy to help on the 2013 previews Trey so let me know ...
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my squad falling off the map right now. awful
Caimans 🐊 on
September 11, 2012 11:27 AM
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Shoeless now in 3rd
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Ruf getting the call. Good for him...
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Strasburg done. Will be interesting to watch the Nats in the playoffs...
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In other words, I expect more proven stars, regardless of price, to be voted off. But I could be wrong...
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It's going to be interesting this off season to see which players are voted off. Last year there were several prospects, but this year I fully expect superstarts, even $40+ priced stars, to get kicked off. Teams are going to want those guys available
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That's exactly why I'm not counting the championship yet. Could all swing in just a few days
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It's amazing that Trey basically won the 2012 title with one massive weekend. Before that weekend and after that weekend I have really been hanging tough with him. As has Knights.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 8, 2012 10:14 AM
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10 trades all season.....that's like a hum-drum month for me and Trey lol
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 8, 2012 10:13 AM
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Nobody will trade in the other league though Bill. The removal of the trade deadline is meaningless if there are only (maybe) 10 trades all season.
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I think the vote off occurs at the end of October. I'd like to do a detailed off season breakdown of each team looking towards 2013. One man's opinion, but it's a looong of season...
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I think I have the best $220 roster in the history of $220 rosters.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 8, 2012 9:36 AM
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there isnt nearly as much trade activity in that league, but it is nice to know that something can happen at any time
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In my other league, we got rid of the trade deadline...
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Not being to offer up a trade feels a little like going through withdrawals. Must feel like rehab for the rest of you...
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Knights are winning the Points Playoff with 661.1 points since the beginning of the month. Will send totals shortly...
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I saw it live, scary. Then he walked off, seeming OK. Then I heard about the surgery.
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Wow, did not hear about that for McCarthy until your post Jed. Awful news
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Jesus, poor Brandon McCarthy. Sounds like his injury was life-threatening until he had surgery last night. Horrible.
Eckfords ⚾ on
September 6, 2012 8:11 PM
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XD
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