• I lost my best friend last night. My father passed away at the age of 63. Life will never be the same.

  I Found Nimmo on May 24, 2021 11:14 PM

• Yuk at my offense tonight.

  I Found Nimmo on May 11, 2021 10:17 PM

• I'm in the process of potentially dealing Rizzo, Arenado, Kershaw, and Kluber as I continue rebuilding for next season. Looking for players that will contribute in 2022 at a discount in return. Not really interested in prospects unless they are likely to contribute in next 2 years.

  Being Me on May 4, 2021 2:06 AM

• I found his e-mail address from before he joined and tried shooting him a note. Beyond that, I have no other ideas....

  Providence Grays on May 3, 2021 8:05 AM

• Hey guys - Archie hasn't logged in since his last message in March. Anyone have a way to contact him and find out if he's ok?

  Being Me on May 3, 2021 2:40 AM

• The 7-inning DH has been a standard in the minors for a long time. I was OK with it last year and *maybe* this year as we’re still coming through the pandemic, but I agree that it’s not a good long-term approach. I want *more* baseball, not less. And that’s nowhere near as egregious as the free runner rule, which I think they adopted from fast-pitch softball, where the pitcher has an outsized impact on the game. Baseball’s OT has always been best because it’s... more baseball.

  Providence Grays on April 26, 2021 12:01 AM

• Not trying to be a pest by the way. The dialog on baseball is fun especially with other folks that care about the game 👍

  Staggering Lack of Logic on April 25, 2021 11:59 PM

• I'm open to changes in the game, but I have to say that I hate the 7-inn. DH and the free runner on 2B in extra innings. If they want to make games shorter and do something funky, why don't they just do HR derbies to decide the winner.

  I Hate Prospects on April 25, 2021 11:42 PM

• Agreed, that’s my point...no hitters are earned, not presumed. I don’t see how you can get one of baseballs highest statistical achievements for only doing 78% of the work. The seven inning thing is artificial and stupid and is only done because baseball players are made of glass. I don’t think any current MLB pitcher is actually advocating to get credit for a no-no over seven, are they?

  Staggering Lack of Logic on April 25, 2021 11:27 PM

• But MadBum didn't have the option to pitch the 8th and 9th, so that's not right either. I guess I would argue that the 7-inn. DH rule is flawed, if ony because of situations like this.

  I Hate Prospects on April 25, 2021 11:08 PM

• Seven innings of no hit ball is no where near the same thing as nine innings of no hit ball. There have been something like 25 or so games in baseball history where no hitters went by the wayside with two outs in the ninth inning. If 8.2 innings of no-hit ball does not qualify then 7 innings certainly should not either.

  Staggering Lack of Logic on April 25, 2021 10:58 PM

• Should be recognized as a no-no. If MLB won't treat this as a "real" game, then there shouldn't be any 7-inn. games.

  I Hate Prospects on April 25, 2021 10:14 PM

• Agreed, Nimmo. Or at the least have a 7 inning no-hitter / perfecto / cg designation.

  Top of the Clase on April 25, 2021 9:51 PM

• Should Bumgarner's game be considered a no-hitter? I think it should be.

  I Found Nimmo on April 25, 2021 6:32 PM

• Any word from Archie? Hasn't logged in since his message. Hope he's ok.

  Being Me on April 9, 2021 3:52 AM

• First deal done, open for offers on others.

  Being Me on April 9, 2021 3:46 AM

• Just an update after the first 3 or 4 offers - I'm most interested in moving the guys I listed. Arenado is at a price I'd definitely keep, so will take a lot more.

  Being Me on March 25, 2021 3:34 PM

• Hey all - this roster has zero chance to compete this season and so I will be selling immediately to try and build a roster that can compete next season. Trout, Kluber, Rizzo, Ohtani right off the bat almost certain to be moved soon. Feel free to start making offers.

  Being Me on March 25, 2021 12:07 PM

• Yes, get well soon.

  Providence Grays on March 22, 2021 6:59 PM

• Best wishes, Archie. Get well soon!!!

  I Hate Prospects on March 20, 2021 10:06 PM

• THANK YOU GUYS!!!! I'll keep you posted. I appreciate everyone understanding

  Shipyard wreckers on March 20, 2021 9:39 PM

• Archie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

  Staggering Lack of Logic on March 20, 2021 8:46 PM

• Praying for you Archie. I had it in December and was down 17 days. I have 2 kids still at home and we had to skip Christmas. Get well soon!

  I Found Nimmo on March 20, 2021 8:33 PM

• We've got you covered so don't spare it another thought. Just focus on being strong and healthy and before you know it, you'll have this thing licked.

  Top of the Clase on March 20, 2021 8:31 PM

• Don't be sorry. Be healthy. Get well soon.

  Taco Corp on March 20, 2021 7:38 PM

• Hey guys, sorry to do this but I'm not gonna make the draft. I was admitted last night to the hospital. I've got Covid and what they are terming as severe pneumonia in both lungs. I not sure how long I'll be in but I won't be out by Wednesday. If you can't get anyone to take the team and draft I'll just buy up whatever free agents that are left. Sorry again guys.

  Shipyard wreckers on March 20, 2021 7:36 PM

• Thank you The League!

  Being Me on March 17, 2021 3:18 PM

• Welcome to The League, AbstractArtist3881!!

  I Hate Prospects on March 16, 2021 1:59 PM

• Welcome aboard!

  Top of the Clase on March 15, 2021 11:26 PM

• Hi, I am AbstractArtist3881. I am a professional abstract artist, amateur comedian, and amateur stage actor. I am co manager for Knights.

  Being Me on March 15, 2021 8:36 PM

• Yes, I think that’s what we need to do to make it happen.

  Providence Grays on March 15, 2021 9:51 AM

• Commish I was able to get a co-manager to join and handle the auction - if I send the Fangraphs ID can someone add him to my team?

  Being Me on March 15, 2021 5:12 AM

• Hey guys - I had an incredibly important meeting scheduled for first thing Thurs morning, so I'm likely going to have someone attend the auction for me or outright take this team over. Just a heads up, team is still already paid for and should be active this season either way.

  Being Me on March 14, 2021 6:56 PM

• Okay, Gang, the draft is set for Wednesday, March 24th at 9PM Eastern / 6PM Pacific. Remember that every team is required to nominate a player for auction every turn through the rotation until that team is done drafting so please come prepared so we can move quickly. Any questions, feel free to DM myself or Providence. Thanks to everyone for participating in the survey and working with us through some challenging work schedules and time zones. Excited to get things underway!

  Top of the Clase on March 12, 2021 11:37 AM

• Thanks everybody for responding. Right now we have two clear majority times Wednesday 3/17 at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific and Wednesday 3/24 at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific. Here's the rub: We only have 9 out of 12 available at that time on both nights. Those of you who marked yourselves "unavailable" for those dates and times, please double back to see if you have any wiggle room and let us know. Thank you!

  Top of the Clase on March 10, 2021 11:06 AM

• I'll make any time work

  Taco Corp on March 9, 2021 6:19 PM

• Done and done.

  Meadows Blues on March 9, 2021 6:17 PM

• Hey, gang! So we have 9 of 12 teams responding. Wolf Pack, Highway Star, and I Found Nimmo are the holdouts and I will message them directly now. Hopefully we are on the cusp of squaring away a good draft day. Stay tuned!

  Top of the Clase on March 9, 2021 11:13 AM

• Added mine - I'm mostly completely available as it'll probably be overnight for me. The earlier we can start the better, but I'll manage with just about anything outside of the 19th or 20th.

  Being Me on March 7, 2021 7:11 AM

• Hey, Gang! With apologies for the delay, work got away from me this week and I am just catching up on the Fun Stuff now. Below is the link to our poll. No password needed, but do sign in using your team name so we can see who is who. Also: THIS POLL IS IN PACIFIC TIME so be aware and convert, or not, at your own peril. You must provide your own abacus so plan ahead. Linky: https://www.when2meet.com/?11259178-ZcMZi

  Top of the Clase on March 6, 2021 12:04 PM

• Go for it, Steeplegate!

  Providence Grays on March 2, 2021 10:06 PM

• Providence, if it's alright by you, I'll setup another draft poll like I did last season. That seemed to work pretty well. I'm underwater at work today, but I should be able to get one up by tomorrow mid-day.

  Top of the Clase on March 2, 2021 8:44 PM

• Welcome aboard everyone!

  Top of the Clase on March 2, 2021 8:43 PM

• I have drafts scheduled for March 10, March 13, and March 28. Other than that, I'm pretty easy for any weeknight after 8pm, Saturdays after 6pm, and Sundays after 12 pm.

  Meadows Blues on March 2, 2021 7:44 PM

• I work 2nd shift (though mine are 8-hour shifts) Monday thru Friday, Archie, so I'm with you.

  Providence Grays on March 2, 2021 6:21 PM

• I prefer any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday cause I work overnight 5p-5a the rest of the week but I can draft at work if need be

  Shipyard wreckers on March 2, 2021 5:39 PM

• Can't do this Thu. (3/4) or Sun. (3/7).

  I Hate Prospects on March 2, 2021 5:16 PM

• Full house! Now we can get started scheduling... what is a good time for everyone to draft?

  Providence Grays on March 2, 2021 4:51 PM

• Welcome buddy! Have a great season

  Shipyard wreckers on March 2, 2021 2:07 PM

• Welcome to the League

  Taco Corp on March 2, 2021 1:06 PM

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