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we're flying through this. mobile moon pies is next.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 8:49 PM
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No MLB ready catchers for me. I'll go with Kevin Maitan, ATL.
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you got it - Homestead Grays is up.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 8:46 PM
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Mitch Keller please (https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/99/playercard?id=20936)
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Zack Collins it is. Who's on First is next, but he's unavailable for a couple hours and he told me he wanted Francisco Mejia. So...Ice Cold Pitchers is up next. You technically have until 6:37am, but it's kind of an awkward time - so I'm ok if we need to take longer for these overnight slots.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 8:37 PM
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I went back and forth on this but ultimately I'm gonna go with Zack Collins and cross my fingers for two things: a) that he stays behind the plate for at least a few MLB years, and b) that my runner up miraculously slips all the way to my second pick.
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That's one reason I ultimately passed on him too, Wrecking Ball. Thought maybe next round. All strong selections so far, IMO.
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 5:28 PM
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Yeah, I'm resigned to high level of participation in this draft and pretty much every pick being someone I would like to have. That's preferable though. The knowledge and involvement makes the league better.
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 5:26 PM
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Right? Groome was one I was kind of hoping would drop to the 2nd round since he's so young and a ways off. Guess not so much.
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He is still a bit young but that is what 5MILB is all about!
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Nice job, Jamie Moyer. Came close to taking him right before you.
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 5:09 PM
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Nice! I'll enter. Royal w cheese is up, has until 3:02 am
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 5:01 PM
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Alright let's get this draft moving. I will take Jason Groome LHP Red Sox
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Except for Mar 12, I can do auction/draft any time. (Hope nobody picks my guy!)
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when in doubt, just go for the guy with the best name:
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/we-ranked-the-25-most-soaringly-awesome-names-of-the-2016-mlb-draft/
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 4:28 PM
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I'm just happy it hasn't got back to me yet...I have a little list of people that are eligible....but I left it at home.
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Imagine having to search for your 5MILB draft pick at work and checking to see who was owned and who is eligible ;)
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I'm right there with you guys, and this is distracting me from job. I just hope that every time someone makes a pick it's not a guy that I want.
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Haha. Just had the same thought Ice Cold. This form of draft is amazingly addicting. Ready to curse the next 12 selections before my turn comes round again ;)
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 4:15 PM
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c'mon... I'm jonesing for Jamie Moyer's next pick... or I'll have to do work :(
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I can make time pretty much any night of the week outside of Fridays and I'm free all weekend until about 5 PM CST on Sundays.
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Saturday nights are best for me but can also do Sunday
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Later at night EST works best for me. Couple young kids so extremely difficult to find the several hour block I'd need during daytime. 9pm or later is ideal, but will try to work with everyone else's schedule. Thanks.
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 3:54 PM
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I'm generally free nights. Weekend afternoons I am usually not near a computer, and I assume 9-6pm EST weekdays are out. No specific days that I know are bad yet.
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Friday nights would really be the only time that does not work for me because I run a karaoke show then.
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I would really prefer a Friday night or saturday your time if possible... I'm 16 or so hours ahead of EST, so your Sunday is my Monday
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Regarding the Auction Date, how about Sunday March 26?
Vegas Baby on
February 1, 2017 3:26 PM
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the ottoneu "regular season" was a little weird at the end of last year - I think because of the uncertainty of a potential game 163 - so the ottoneu season went a couple days past the actual MLB regular season. I should've been clearer in the rules, but the intention is that players that would clearly have multiple bidders should not be eligible for 5MiLB. sorry if that's confusing, if you need additional time for this pick that's ok.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 2:47 PM
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Pinkerton & Ice Cold are correct - Rodgers is ineligible because he was owned on the last day of the season and cut in the offseason. The basic idea is that after he was cut, he hasn't been available in an auction, so he can't be picked up for "free" in 5MiLB.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 2:44 PM
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As I understand it, and I could be mistaken, any player cut after the regular season ended (i.e., any player who received an automatic salary increase) is ineligible for the 5MiLB draft.
Durham Bulls on
February 1, 2017 2:39 PM
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Are players who were picked up on October 3rd (post regular season) and cut in offseason eligible?
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Rodgers was cut on the 29th...
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Brendan Rogers 2B/SS Rockies
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another nice pick, entered. Jamie Moyer's "Fastball," you're on the clock. you have until 11:07 pm.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 1:07 PM
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NY Debt$ selects, Kyle Tucker, OH, Houston Astros.
Piskijikers on
February 1, 2017 12:49 PM
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you got it. i really thought i'd have an advantage being the one kind of organizing this, but you guys are taking all my picks. New York Debt$, you're on the clock and have until 8:53pm.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 10:52 AM
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I'll take Vladdy Jr.
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Any day works for me for the draft. As long as I know a couple weeks in advance then I can take the day off if it's during the week.
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also, while everybody's in ottoneu mode, let's start talking about a date for the auction. i know i can't do between 3/3 - 3/5, but am otherwise pretty flexible. anyone have time/date preferences?
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 8:14 AM
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nice picks from both of you, i'll add them. Pig Footed Bandicoots, you're up. You have until 5:57pm.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 7:56 AM
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As a Yankee fan (and sane ottoneu player), I clearly would have taken Gleyber too. I'll take Blake Rutherford.
Vegas Baby on
February 1, 2017 7:54 AM
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After making you wait with baited breath, I will approve this pick! I don't have access to edit the 5 MiLB rosters spreadsheet yet, but your pick will be added whenever Sean sees this. Streets Ahead is now on the clock! Pick is due by 10:15 AM EST
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Pretty easy pick for me...even though it goes against my Red Sox fandom. But, I'm taking Gleyber Torres.
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Here we go! Wrecking Ball, you're on the clock.
Teetotalers on
February 1, 2017 12:02 AM
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Correct, not eligible.
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 10:18 PM
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Clarification question on the draft - so, Jorge Mateo as an example - owned by me until a couple days ago. He is not eligible because he was on my 40-man as of the end of last season, correct?
Vegas Baby on
January 31, 2017 10:15 PM
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Who's on First's trade block has been updated!
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All good questions. Some notes, as we begin what I expect will be a fun few days:
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:34 AM
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1. First off, as you all know, the keeper deadline is at 11:59 pm tonight. I am not inclined to allow for any penalty-free cuts after the deadline; everybody has had plenty of time to make decisions.
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:34 AM
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2. The 5MiLB draft will start immediately after the keeper deadline. Wrecking Ball Four has the first pick. He will have up to 10 hours to make a pick. The announcement of a pick will be done via the league message board (this one). That pick will not become “official” until a commissioner (Babe Ruth’s Pants or Who’s on First) reviews the pick and responds on the league message board that the pick has been accepted and entered on the league 5MiLB roster spreadsheet….
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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