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In Community Niv mentioned that it happened because of breaking TOS reasons. Beyond that he isn't talking. I don't know that we will ever find out.
STL Wise Guys on
August 12, 2022 9:07 PM
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anyone get the inside scoopage on cheatgate?
Swamp Donkeys on
August 12, 2022 7:36 PM
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Welcome to both new owners and thank you for taking over the teams. If you have not played H2H before, it is not that much different but there are some nuances, such as the max number of starts for SPs per week and that there is not a max games per position or max IP that is found in the Fangraphs points leagues. Feel free to ask questions as they come up.
Otto Who? on
August 9, 2022 3:46 PM
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Greetings. Just took over the team formerly known as JetBlackPope. Never played H2H before but I guess I'll figure it out.
Taken on
August 9, 2022 3:40 PM
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Not entirely clear. Niv said the owner(s) were caught cheeting and violated Ottoneu's Terms of Service.
Otto Who? on
August 9, 2022 3:39 PM
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Hi guys, I just claimed that team, happy to join you even if in turmoil, what did these guys do exactly?
Anaconda Cut on
August 9, 2022 3:23 PM
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DAMN!! no wonder he kept winning and winning! i noticed that his teams all had the same name of shoopy and they all did very well.
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TOS is Terms of Service
Otto Who? on
August 9, 2022 2:28 PM
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I went to Community and this was all that was posted by Nivsham "We just had to ban some users for cheating and breaking our TOS. If a team was abandoned by the system, you should feel free to find a replacement manager." What is TOS? I finished 2nd last year. Does that mean I at the title.lol
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Probably all accounts owned by the same guy
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All of Shoopy's teams are now listed as available to be claimed. As is JBP and another team in a different league tht Shoopy was in. So it wasn't just in this league.
Otto Who? on
August 9, 2022 2:03 PM
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So apparently the owners of Jet Black Pope and Death to Shoopy were just punted from ottoneu for cheating. We have two teams now that are available to be filled.
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otto - i meant loophole in the sense that its a way around real baseball to gain an advantage. i used to run a fantasy sports business and put those in all my games for people to figure out. some stayed, but some didnt.
Swamp Donkeys on
August 1, 2022 12:45 PM
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welcome! this is a great league!
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Welcome to the new owner.
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My real point was that it's not a "loophole". Niv and the Ottoneu crew put it there for the reasons stated. Some may not like the rule but its not a loophole. A loophole was when they started H2H there was no limit on your IP or number of starts. That made even average to below average SPs super valuable because if team A could get 20 starts in a week but Team B could only get 10 starts, team A was very likely to win. They did end up closing that loophole with the max starts per week
Otto Who? on
July 29, 2022 1:45 PM
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ZIps...I appreciate your passion and thoughts. Not sure if giving some teams more money to spend than others would be helpful. It could allow teams at the top to snipe FAs that might be helpful to building teams who don't get the extra $. Trading high priced players doesn't seem to be a problem since you can always even out the $. Also, we hear every yr. about a MLB team that didn't do much at the deadline b/c the owner wouldn't increase the budget.
Otto Who? on
July 29, 2022 1:41 PM
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otto- its still not baseball. why not give teams extra fa money based on the teams performance that season, similar to how gm's will ask owners for extra money to go after a trade target to put them over the top. think the scene in moneyball. that would REALLY open up the trade market at the deadline. teams at the top get players they need and teams at the bottom trade high price guys without having to eat salary. that opens them up to possibilities to improve as well. just a thought
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The manager for Rhymes with Orange has had to step away from the game due to personal events. I've abandoned his team and it is available to be claimed on the available teams list.
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Maybe? That team must be cursed...
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Thunder Lips give up? He has not been on since July 13.
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It's not a "loop hole". Niv and his partners have talked about it on the podcast. It's intended to allow teams to recover FA money gradually so, for example, one huge injury doesn't necessarily kill you from a $ standpoint. Also, it encourages teams to recycle their players in the FA market and some end up getting picked up for that reason during the season. The 30 day period where you can't sign a player you cut acts as a penalty vs. the cutting team.
Otto Who? on
July 21, 2022 7:48 PM
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gives you more FA money down the road
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yeah, joe, but you can whittle the penalty down that way
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But Zips you can't pick up the same player for a month, right.
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i thought it was one of those pick up a guy you cut just to cut down on the penalty - which to me is a dumb loophole in the rules.
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People pick up players and then cut them .I'm in 7 leagues and this happens all the time.
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I wanted him but once I got Carpenter I didn't have room. You can get him on waivers if you want.
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stars - why did you pick up lopez only to cut him? i needed him......
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Trade bloc updated, season lost for me. Unnamed players on roster will need an exceptional offer.
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ill update it. made two deals so far
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There is nothing on your trade block. Zips, Who is available ?
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i appreciate all the offers, but cease is gonna stay.
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worst start in zips history. i know this league and it will be TOUGH to climb back. let me know if you see anything. not tanking. will always be active, but the writing seems like its on the wall.....
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I could also use some pitching. SP or RP
LIMA.BBMPL on
April 3, 2022 6:35 PM
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I've got some extra SP I may be willing to part with
Anaconda Cut on
April 3, 2022 5:39 PM
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hoping for some starting pitching help. please take a look. thanks!
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I’ll do it, give me the tools…
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Hey everyone, I wouldnt mind assigning a co-commissioner in case I get taken away from the draft. Do we have anyone interested?
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Thanks. Looking forward to draft, I've got a lot of players to add.
Future-Proof on
April 2, 2022 9:43 AM
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Welcome to the new owner Ashburn Alley. BTW, I like the name. thanks for helping us out.
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I think we got a veteran !!!
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I added a lot nk to the team roster. Also posted notes in a couple of my other leagues.
Otto Who? on
April 1, 2022 6:27 PM
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Stars . I just posted on Community.
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IMO, this is a case where we need an experience owner who has drafted a few times this year and knows the talent. I haven't been lucky at getting anyone to join my leagues this year. Star's do you know anyone.?
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Unfortunately yes, due to an emergency that manager will not be able to participate. Fortunately the team is still paid for so can be claimed for free.
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Did we just have a team drop out the day before the draft?
Anaconda Cut on
April 1, 2022 5:31 PM
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How long will this draft take? Just want to make sure that I allocate enough time.
Future-Proof on
March 19, 2022 12:35 PM
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I have another draft at 4 that day so I should just be finishing up with it around 6pm. Lets do this shit!!!
MLBRaleigh on
March 17, 2022 8:39 PM
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Yes, thanks.
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