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….I only want to “review” the pick because this is the first year we’re doing this, and I want to make sure we’re all on the same page regarding eligibility, etc. If I have any concerns (or if anyone else has any concerns about a pick) I reserve the right to “pause” the draft clock until the issue is resolved.
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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3. When I respond that a pick is accepted and entered, I will also notify the next team that their 10-hour clock has begun. I will strive to review/accept/enter picks as quickly as possible to keep things moving.
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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4. Street Ahead has the 2nd pick. Their 10-hour clock will begin as soon as they get notification that they’re on the clock. We are not going to wait for full 10-hour blocks to elapse to continue drafting. The 10-hour limit is a maximum only. If Wrecking Ball Four makes their first pick at 12:01 am, and I accept/enter it at 12:05, then Streets Ahead’s clock will start at 12:05 (not 10:00).
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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5. The 10-hour time limit was proposed to ensure that the draft moved quickly. I hope and expect that teams will make most of their picks quickly, and that we shouldn’t be anywhere near 10 hours unless your clock begins right after you’ve gone to sleep or something. If there are truly extenuating circumstances that will prevent you from making a pick within 10 hours…
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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…let me know as early as possible and I will consider pausing the draft on a case-by-case basis. If you do not make a pick within 10 hours (absent any extenuating circumstances discussed with me or Who’s on First) you will lose your draft pick in that round.
Teetotalers on
January 31, 2017 8:33 AM
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So, I assume it starts at midnight EST? I'm just making sure I know since I'm first and in CST.
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Looks like NY has been doing their homework and is as keen as I am. Your post made total sense.
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So, didn't proofread that last post obviously, but you know what I'm getting at I assume ;)
Piskijikers on
January 30, 2017 10:14 PM
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Sorry, looks like it begins midnight tomorrow. Is each team on the clock for 10 hours? If so, are they on the clock the entire time regardless or if a team makes a pick immediately does the next team go on the clock immediately? Just trying to plan ahead. Thanks and good luck to all.
Piskijikers on
January 30, 2017 9:49 PM
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What time does the draft start Wednesday?
Piskijikers on
January 30, 2017 9:46 PM
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I'd be w/ Ice Cold on freezing at end of season. Probably wouldn't matter much except with Otani but makes sense to me.
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I don't think the international guys who go straight to MLB (Otani etc) should be part of 5Milb. Freeze at end of season
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Agree on freezing eligibility pre-draft (or end of season). Best way to ensure fair shot at new players. Also, if player drafted through 5MiLB draft, are they able to be kept indefinitely on that roster as long as they are not called to MLB club? So, hypothetically, you draft younger player not expected to make it to MLB for 2-3 years. That player can remain on 5MiLB roster until 48 hours after MLB debut? Sorry for all the last minute questions and appreciate your prompt responses.
Piskijikers on
January 29, 2017 3:56 PM
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I think freezing prior to the draft makes sense. Actually, I wonder if we should freeze eligibility on the last day of the previous season... I'm not too concerned about Hwang, but what if Shohei Otani signs with somebody next November? The first opportunity to acquire a player should come in an auction, rather than the 5MiLB draft. And yes, a minor leaguer cut before the end of last year that is otherwise eligible can be drafted.
Teetotalers on
January 29, 2017 2:04 PM
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Couple quick questions regarding the 5MiLB draft. Is eligibility for the draft frozen at the start? For example, Jae-Gyun Hwang just signed with SF. If he had done so in February while the draft is ongoing, would he have become eligible or would the fact he wasn't signed by the start of the draft mean he would remain ineligible? Second, a player cut last September before the end of the season and who meets all other criteria would be eligible, correct? Since they were not on year end roster
Piskijikers on
January 29, 2017 7:50 AM
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Well, looks like I better start working on a list of some MiLB players.
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here's a good explanation too: http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/ottoneu-101-the-5milb-structure/
Teetotalers on
January 23, 2017 8:27 PM
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to clarify, the rules for the 5MiLB system are included in the "league charter" link posted earlier.
Teetotalers on
January 23, 2017 8:26 PM
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Trying to get a list of 60 minor leaguers that (1) Aren't rostered, (2) Haven't had MLB AB's (Candelario, G Marquez) and (3) I actually want, has been a pain. At least it will keep us all logged in for February
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Here’s the spreadsheet I plan to use to keep track of the rosters:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PbNFPDpD26rd5RpN1LAjRlFknKbC6QP6CDQbd80pJKY
Teetotalers on
January 23, 2017 6:34 PM
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Here’s the “league charter” that explains everything:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mUX_lqtidCVcQTpk-VFKEUzXUtJh8tStSjq33C3eJhA
Teetotalers on
January 23, 2017 6:34 PM
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Thank God: the start to a new ottoneu season is almost upon us. It’s about a week before the cut deadline, so get any last minute trading in. As a reminder, we’re incorporating the “5MiLB rosters” this year, and we’re planning for a slow draft to begin immediately after the cut deadline (on 2/1/17). I think this is new to all of us, so it would be good for everyone to go over the rules and let us know if you think we should tweak anything...
Teetotalers on
January 23, 2017 6:34 PM
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Homestead Grays's trade block has been updated!
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Homestead Grays's trade block has been updated!
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Ice Cold Pitchers's trade block has been updated!
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Ice Cold Pitchers's trade block has been updated!
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Welcome!
Teetotalers on
January 2, 2017 9:19 PM
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I'll set up a trade block shortly & be open for trades etc overnight.
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Everyone welcome Mark Johnson who is taking over Ice Cold Pitchers!
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Babe Ruth's Pants's trade block has been updated!
Teetotalers on
January 2, 2017 1:18 PM
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Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great day celebrating!
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Homestead Grays's trade block has been updated!
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Welcome Chris, nice to see I'm not the only new guy here!
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Homestead Grays's trade block has been updated!
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Thanks guys! Trade block has been updated to celebrate (and will most likely be continually updated for the next week or so, while I formulate a plan)
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Saratoga Grays's trade block has been updated!
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welcome, chris!
Teetotalers on
December 8, 2016 8:25 AM
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Everyone welcome Chris who is taking over Saratoga Grays and now we have a full league! The earlier everyone can renew their team the better!
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Pinkerton Yellowjackets's trade block has been updated!
Durham Bulls on
November 26, 2016 6:23 AM
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Jamie Moyer's "Fastball"'s trade block has been updated!
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Wrecking Ball Four's trade block has been updated!
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Pinkerton Yellowjackets's trade block has been updated!
Durham Bulls on
November 21, 2016 12:08 PM
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Mobile Moon Pies's trade block has been updated!
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Babe Ruth's Pants's trade block has been updated!
Teetotalers on
November 15, 2016 12:43 PM
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Wrecking Ball Four's trade block has been updated!
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Who's on First's trade block has been updated!
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Pinkerton Yellowjackets's trade block has been updated!
Durham Bulls on
November 15, 2016 6:21 AM
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Works for me.
Durham Bulls on
November 14, 2016 2:07 PM
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No issue here
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Last day for arbitration! We haven't found a team yet for Saratoga Grays - anyone object to having an impartial proxy (Justin Vibber from Slack community) allocate Grays' $3?
Teetotalers on
November 14, 2016 2:05 PM
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