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I cant wait for the stolen signs wing of the Hall of Fame to go along with the steroid wing and the Black Sox scandal wing. Did they add the Greenies wing yet?
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Bad, bad day for the real life Can Bangers. Justice served. Why does baseball have to do something like this every hundred years or so?
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Tough to say...I reached out and haven’t gotten a response. I guess we’ll find out on 1/31 if he re-ups. Hoping he’s back!
Vegas Baby on
January 11, 2020 6:47 PM
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Trade offer sent to Chicago Fogs along with a few messages....no response. Are they still with us?
Durham Bulls on
January 11, 2020 6:30 PM
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Looking for an owner: https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/480/team?team=3404
Durham Bulls on
January 11, 2020 8:36 AM
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I know a lot of peeps are checked out, so I'm sure there could be a bit more debate...but that date is 2.5 months away, so I imagine everyone at this point should be able to figure out a way to make it work. I've set the draft date in our settings. Cut day is roughly 3 weeks out.
Vegas Baby on
January 7, 2020 11:52 AM
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March 21st works for me
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Saturday, March 21st at 6:00 CST?
Vegas Baby on
January 7, 2020 9:39 AM
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Same for me (what Wrecking Ball said)
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I would prefer a weekend afternoon/evening draft, like we've done the past few years. Something around like, 5-6:00 CST. I can't really do a weeknight draft because I work until 6:00pm.
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Alright folks...Opening Day is March 26th...would a weekend, or an evening draft work best? Key dates: Cut day is January 31st. ALSO, on the 31st EVERY team has to re-up with Ottoneu. That date is absolutely critical. For our 5 MiLB draft, I'm thinking offline that probably starts on Feb 15th.
Vegas Baby on
January 3, 2020 11:57 AM
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Yeah...probably time to start checking calendars...
Vegas Baby on
December 29, 2019 4:19 PM
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Can I suggest that we try establishing an auction date soon? If I’m scheduled to work, I can try to get a swap if I have enough notice.
Durham Bulls on
December 27, 2019 4:30 PM
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Just my two cents. Y'all can sit around and play Pilly Lawyer but the intent seems clear. Give owner a farm system that does not impede the 40 man roster and keep the auction bid process intact. I can't make the time commitment to sit by the newsfeed. I know this is sacrilegious but some of us have other things to do in our fantasy lives. Great league here guys, but lighten up a little. 'Cause I'm kicking butt and takin' names. The OG is just O, not dead.
Piskijikers on
December 23, 2019 1:01 PM
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For what it's worth, I've always interpreted the rule the same way as Paulina St. Blues and adding MiLB players via auction in-season has never been discouraged. If you wanted to limit that, a deadline of the day before the MLB draft would work.
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Just wanted to add that I have been in the league since the 5milb rule was started and that adding minor league free agents to your 40 roster was not forbidden in previous seasons. I added Kirilloff in 2018 and others before then. It was just done a lot more last year than before. Babe would be the one to speak to the original intent of the rule in question—he wrote them.
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Agreed. We could/should tighten up the language so we're all clear.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 3:04 PM
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its not 100% clear
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I've read it now a couple of times...it's a bit tricky.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 3:02 PM
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ok after rereading it i can see what you guys are saying too..
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well the next line says:
Undrafted (unowned) 5MiLB players cannot be added to the non-roster portion of an owner’s roster at any other time during the year, and may not be added via the standard Ottoneu free-agent or waiver system by starting a player auction.
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No, it actually says "5MiLB players may only be added during the annual non-roster draft.". Which to me could mean (I think in line with Paulina is saying)...that you can't pick up a player via auction, and then stash them on your 5 MiLB. That might be intuitive to assume...but it's very specific to 5MiLB.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 2:47 PM
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In re-reading the charter (again)...I think I see that perspective as well. That wording is a little tricky. I'd love for Babe Ruth to weigh in here on the appropriate response, as he's been co-commish and might understand intent here better.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 2:46 PM
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It state pretty clearly: "MiLB players may only be added during the annual non-roster draft. "
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I don't think any rules were missed. The way I interpreted that is to simply say you can't add prospects for the extended 5-man roster via free agency. It's not making it illegal to add them and keep them on your 40-man if you are willing to start accruing salary. It's two separate things. It wouldn't make much sense to have prospects completely off limits during the season. The extra 5-man roster is just there as an extension so more prospects can be rostered. Unless I'm missing something?
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As I'd mentioned in my message to you 310...I'm not inclined to go back and undo moves made in 2019, for a 2020 season...right or wrong the league was necessarily complicit since no one spoke up in-season. That being said, if others have a problem with it and would also like to put that to a vote, I'd be open to it while abstaining.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 2:22 PM
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I am new but if that is a rule and it was broken , why are these players allowed to remain on someone's rosters? There were transactions at the end of the season were great young guys were picked up. These are potential franchise players that were acquired illegally. So the teams that broke the rules get rewarded with the next Tatis or Vlad G? What's the point is allowing that to happen? Not hard to fix, either.
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Oh, you might be right...at the back end of the league someone might intentionally try to punt a bit to lock up that 1st spot in the order to land a guy like Adley. Let's not forget though that in the spirit of Otto you should still be fielding a legal team (meaning players in place to try to hit and manage your caps)...but it's certainly possible to do that. In truth, I'm fine either way...I didn't mind it shaking out the way it did, I LOVE an expensive Adley on someone elses roster.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 2:06 PM
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I mean better players in the 5MiLB draft, such as Adley Rutschman. I'm not saying that either of the points I brought up are significant or that I have a preference either way on this (I'm fine either way). Those were just my thoughts on the potential ramifications.
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It might create some more work, in that I'd end up cancelling some auctions for players that would break the rule. I'm not sure I understand the second point exactly though? Since this is exclusive to MiLB players only, I don't think you could call those "players in the pool" since they'd technically provide you 0 points. Can you clarify what you mean by that Whiskey?
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 1:30 PM
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A couple of thoughts... enforcing the rule as written puts quite a bit more responsibility on the commish's plate than a standard ottoneu league... and it incentives tanking a bit more when there are better players in the pool.
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I am not going to reverse moves that were made last year, however do intend to enforce the rule this year (and following years) to ensure that we're upholding, unless the league has any issue with the rule itself and would like to put it to a vote.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 12:55 PM
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So, this lends itself to a couple of things: 1. Anyone not originally drafted in the 5 MiLB draft shouldn't be allowed to go to auction at any point in the season after the draft. 2. that would also protect guys drafted in MLB draft (i.e. Adley Rutschman should still technically be a FA, draftable in our next 5 MiLB draft).
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 12:54 PM
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Hey guys it was also brought to my attention that I screwed up the MiLB rules last year, and should probably take greater care to ensure the rules in the Charter are upheld. My apologies for that. The rule in question is as such: Undrafted (unowned) 5MiLB players cannot be added to the non-roster portion of an owner’s roster at any other time during the year, and may not be added via the standard Ottoneu free-agent or waiver system by starting a player auction.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 12:52 PM
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Friendly reminder...offline 5 MiLB draft will be held sometime in early February, shortly after cuts are made on 1/31. Tentatively thinking we start it on 2/8. Obviously since it's offline you don't have to be "present", but you'll have to adhere to the draft timing window.
Vegas Baby on
December 20, 2019 9:58 AM
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James Paxton and Noah s .. starting pitching for sale
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total rebuild for the new guy..need cheap and good ..quality over quantity for alex bregman
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Am I? Lol
Durham Bulls on
December 6, 2019 1:20 PM
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BUT...you could have had...Monte Harrison?!?! Come on Eddie...you're better than this!
Vegas Baby on
December 6, 2019 12:13 PM
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Welcome to the league Lawrence! I will not confirm or deny that that trade offer was made.
Durham Bulls on
December 6, 2019 11:58 AM
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Hi Everyone, thanks for letting me in the league. I know Ed from the Bulldogs a long-time so it was no surprise that my first trade offer was this:
Fairhaven Bulldogs gives up...
PLAYER NAME SALARY
Monte Harrison MIA (AAA) OF R $2
Has $-18 free, will have $-164 free
This is a great trade for you.
Prepare Yoenis gives up...
PLAYER NAME SALARY
Miguel Sano MIN 1B/3B R $15
Noah Syndergaard NYM SP R $40
Yasmani Grandal CHW C/1B S $11
Joey Gallo TEX OF L DTD $16
Lance McCullers HOU RP R $8
Alex Breg
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Lawrence, also when you have a chance take a look at the League Charter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eF4JvIsnQ_sqhRKE_xDtzPvrH6tnJKdQcDqBicyWlqY/edit?usp=sharing, as well as the 5 MiLB rosters: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13IvlqBuqOyBMaWvG8aSClGE_JMcf0BlM5OSfapzayYw/edit?usp=sharing
Vegas Baby on
December 6, 2019 10:47 AM
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Hi all, please welcome Lawrence to the league, he'll be taking over "Prepare Yoenis"'s team...welcome to it and once you've had a chance to get in and check things out let me know and I'll remove the old owner from the league!
Vegas Baby on
December 6, 2019 10:10 AM
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I'd just updated mine a bit ago...but felt compelled to do so again at Eddie's urging. Thanks for the reminder. I know it's the "offseason" but I"m ready to work as well. Also...happy to take texts and what not as well happy to share my contact info: Christian 208-859-3972.
Vegas Baby on
December 3, 2019 12:48 PM
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Hi all, 2 points I’d like to make: 1. Ottoneu gave us a Trade Block for a reason. Update your trade block often. Use it as a tool, because that is what it is! 2. Communicate. Reply to messages and trade offers. Make counteroffers. Share your contact info (if you’re comfortable doing so). My name is Eddie, my cell is 5089972097 and I approve this message.
Durham Bulls on
December 3, 2019 12:42 PM
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Made a few promotions of guys that played in September for the 2020 season. You can add guys you'd like to promote for 2020 any time before the Cut deadline (1/31). Our offline 5 MiLB draft will be sometime early February.
Vegas Baby on
November 26, 2019 10:29 AM
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Just a couple of more days for arbitration...we're almost there.
Vegas Baby on
November 12, 2019 10:18 AM
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It's probably on radars, but if you haven't arb'ed yet...please don't forget. Still have until the 14th to do it. I'm patiently waiting...
Vegas Baby on
November 4, 2019 9:31 AM
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It's arbitration season...please make sure to hit up Arb targets.
Vegas Baby on
October 15, 2019 9:31 AM
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Nah, I'm just over ottoneu.
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