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I've put a couple players up on the block, most notably, Austin Riley. Let the off-season begin!
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When doing arbitration, remember to scroll down and hit "save" before leaving each team's roster list. If you don't, you'll have to do it over. Phil laughed and laughed at me as I muttered while I re-entered three team's arb figures. Very humiliating...don't suffer the same fate, folks.
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Hi folks, arbitration is open. I encourage you to submit as soon as possible; you can always edit your selections as long as you do it by November 14th.
Please let me know if you're not planning to continue with the league next season. I already know at least one owner plans to leave following arbitration, but I'd like to know how many new owners I need to find.
Also, if you have someone who you think would be a good fit for the league, let me know.
Ben's Banter on
October 15, 2024 2:38 PM
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Thank you all! Cheers to a fun season and looking forward to defending the title next year.
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Thanks everyone for a great season. Biggest props to Thunder Gun for climbing the mountain once again in decisive fashion. Personally, getting a runner-up three-peat is pretty funny.
Mostly I appreciate that this isn't a league where half the participants disengage by the end of April. Thanks for your engagement and responsiveness, and I'm excited for another dynamic off-season. Enjoy taking in some postseason baseball today!
Ben's Banter on
October 1, 2024 9:03 AM
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Around the horn! Congrats to Thunder Gun on a well deserved championship. And to the Commish for his sustained excellency and orchestration of this fun and competitive league. Cheers to 2024 and optimism for 2025!
The Infirmary on
October 1, 2024 1:58 AM
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Congrats Thunder Gun! Great season and team. Captains tried to hang with you, but couldn’t.
Thanks to the league for a fun season and to the best commissioner.
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Congratulations Thunder Gun on a very strong season! Impressive your consistency.
Thanks, Commish, for excellent organization, another 2nd spot and the most creative call-up announcements in all of fantasy baseball.
Phil and I had a blast this season with all of you! Enjoy the playoffs!
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Congrats to Effectively Mediocre on Kevin Alcantara's debut.
I imagine they hope he (Al)can-tear-it up on the diamond
Ben's Banter on
September 26, 2024 12:56 PM
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This afternoon, the famously-healthy Kumar Rocker of The Infirmary gets the start for the Rangers in the final game played in Oakland. That's the answer to a trivia game some day...
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Yep. Looking at the banner on top of the league home page, the final day of the Ottoneu season is now September 30th
Ben's Banter on
September 26, 2024 7:03 AM
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So the Mets and Braves now will play a DH on Monday afternoon. Adds to playoff chase drama on both Sunday and now Monday. Creates an extra day for Ottoneu... assume Niv can handle the extra day of scoring, right?
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Incredible work there, Banter -- good thing he's not a Red Sox prospect anymore
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It's Nick Yorke,
infield prospect that dreams are made of,
there's nothing he can't do.
Now you've got Nick Yorke.
His WRC+ will make you feel brand new,
His BABIP will inspire you.
Let's hear it for Nick Yorke
Nick Yorke
Nick Yorke
Congrats to Effectively Mediocre for attaining an empire state of mind following Yorke's debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 17, 2024 2:40 PM
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Also, The Infirmary is about to get rocked following the debut of the famously-healthy Kumar Rocker.
Ben's Banter on
September 13, 2024 10:18 AM
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"Get Saggy," Phil snarled into the receiver.
"I should do what now?" asked the All Stars' GM, disconcerted.
"Call up Tom Saggy! We're not gonna catch those jerks from Shelbyville without him."
"Phil, do you... mean Thomas Saggese?"
"That's what I said. Now stop yappin' and start callin'"
Congrats to the All Stars on Thomas Saggese's debut!
Ben's Banter on
September 13, 2024 10:17 AM
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"Iriarte just debuted for the MVP Machines."
"Oh, you mean the 17th century Spanish painter, Ignacio de Iriarte?"
"No, I mean Jairo Iriarte, the 21st century Venezuelan baseball player."
"That's too bad. For a second there I thought a landscape painter from Gipuzkoa had conquered death..."
"No. Sorry."
Congrats to MVP Machines on the debut!
Ben's Banter on
September 4, 2024 9:33 AM
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"He's actually the first MLB player in history named Rhett. Isn't that weird?"
"I can't hear you. Say it louder."
"Sorry. Rhett LOWDER is the first MLB player named Rhett."
Congrats to the North Shore Captains for making history with Lowder's debut.
Ben's Banter on
August 31, 2024 6:10 PM
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Following his debut, the MVP Machines add Jeff to the roster, hoping that he will not Cris poorly. They'd prefer that he Criswell.
Ben's Banter on
August 22, 2024 4:10 PM
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Is anyone interested in trading for Fernando Tatis? I don't think I can keep all 3 of my high-priced position players. Since he's injured now, you're not guaranteed to get anything from him this season, but you're paying to have him next year.
MVP Machines on
August 19, 2024 8:32 PM
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In perhaps the most nominally determinative debut thus far, Zach Dezenzo has joined Dascenzo's Dingers.
Ben's Banter on
August 8, 2024 10:33 PM
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Sorry for my delay on this announcement, but the Shadowy Figures are doing their best Norman Maclean impression as a River Ryans through them
Ben's Banter on
July 25, 2024 10:29 AM
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Dangggg
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I guess I should have asked for some physicals before that Yelich trade...
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Back at it today, guys. Good luck the rest of the season. Phil is admiring each of you from the back of the pack.
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The Slogs will brook no compromise; they're promoting Brooks Lee to the big league roster following his debut whether you like it or not.
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Hello all. Today I’m leaving the country for two months and will not have reliable internet access. After a suitable training period, my father-in-law has been promoted from our AAA affiliate the Springfield Tire Fires. He will be managing day-to-day operations but isn’t authorized to make or accept trades, so no need to send offers. I’ll be back in the second week of August so it will be after the trade deadline so no bidding war for Gary Sanchez :(
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I didn't realize Orelvis Martinez had debuted until today when I saw he'd been suspended.
So congrats to the MVP Machines on Orelvis' debut! Also, you're not allowed to use him!
Ben's Banter on
June 23, 2024 1:15 PM
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Thunder Gun loves Amador a great Adael following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
June 12, 2024 9:30 AM
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The last time I went Norbin I threw my back out for a week, but was I Dunn with my shenanigans?
Actually yes. Those muscle relaxers really put me down,
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The Figures aren't Dunn. In fact, they've just begun following Blake debut.
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The best part of Connor Norby's debut was when he said "IT'S NORBIN' TIME!" and Norbed all over those guys. Truly one of the players of all time.
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Also, Bryan Ramos has debuted with the North Shore Captains, and I am punless.
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Thunder Gun leaves no Manzardo behind.
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He may not be like Mike (Trout), but Jordan's been Beckoned to join the All-Stars as his replacement anyway.
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The Shelbyville club faced a clase call but this player will help a (Jona)TON. It's Jonatan Clase making his debut for the Shelbyvillians!
And before you worry about that nasty figure emerging from the shadows, you may nick those fears right in the bud; it's just Nick Nastrini debuting for the league's most crepuscular crew!
Ben's Banter on
April 16, 2024 6:07 PM
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When the Machines need an MVP, it's Foscue to the rescue. Justin's on the roster following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
April 6, 2024 8:19 PM
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Phil- completely agree. Baez especially I’ve kept thinking would get it back, but i think that’s possibly sailed
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My Cub fandom is rattled by Javy Baez being a) a $1 Ottoneu player and b) being cut just now. No problems, North Shore, Baez isn't what he once was. Yet, it's striking to see a guy like him fade away. Similarly, to watch Kris Bryant struggle to even stay healthy in Colorado and Anthony Rizzo be an afterthought on the Yankees is a reminder that the game waits for no one. 2016 was great for Cub fans...but now it's 2024.
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After two days being the league's victors, the Martians land Victor Scott II on their roster.
Also, Erik Miller is now on Shelbyville, but his name does not lend itself to puns.
Ben's Banter on
March 30, 2024 6:53 AM
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It's so fun to have baseball starting again today. Love the daily rhythms of the game and how it becomes personal via this league. Good luck to all of you!
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Congrats to MVP for winning the Korea Series.
Ben's Banter on
March 21, 2024 10:16 AM
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Thanks for organizing, Commish! Keen to the season going
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Lastly, remember that the season is about to start! Those Padres/Dodgers games count, so make sure you have any Padres and Dodger players on your active roster if you want to ensure you get credit for the Korea Series games.
Good luck with the new season!
Ben's Banter on
March 18, 2024 9:25 PM
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Remember that you can trade your MiLB prospects to other teams by including them as a comment with the trade. If one of your MiLB prospects debuts in MLB and gets a PA or batter faced, just let me know and I'll add them to your roster. Or if I see it first, I'll add them myself.
Ben's Banter on
March 18, 2024 9:24 PM
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The Banters take Edgar Quero, C, CHW, making 40% of our MiLB roster share the surname "Quero."
MVPs select Rafael Lantigua, 2B, TOR.
That concludes our MiLB draft for the year! Thanks for participating.
Ben's Banter on
March 18, 2024 9:23 PM
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Captains final pick - Carson Whisenhunt LHP SF. Ben is up for his final pick.
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MVP will take Jeff Criswell, P, COL.
North Shore's final pick is next
Ben's Banter on
March 18, 2024 1:30 PM
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Thanks for landing, Martian. Phil is getting sentimental for his final pick...he broke in with the old Milwaukee Braves with a single game and no ABs in 1961...he's forever grateful for them signing him and giving him his debut. So, when he saw their talented young outfielder, Jesse Franklin V, at camp this spring, he said "Grab that dude! He's also the Fifth! Ben will have a blast announcing his debut in The Show!" MVP, (most fifth player??), your turn.
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After much back and forth, The Martians are ready to blast off with their final pick and another young outfielder. Lazaro Montes, OF, SEA. That should bring it all the way to Phil and his All Stars?
The Infirmary on
March 18, 2024 12:32 PM
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