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The dude walked into a team he didn't want. He is doing what he can to actually acquire the players he wants to move forward to. Everyone would do similar if placed in the same situation. I joined this league in the first offseason and I cut nearly every single player off my roster so I could build the team I wanted.
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Exactly, I like Hughe's attitude. And, it's worth mentioning that, yes Quebec has a massive budget as a result of a few trades, but Quebec is also a newly claimed, once abandoned team. So, I'm all for the new team making deals to free up cap space and build a new team.
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Blah blah blah blah blah blah. It's all meaningless, I'm still winning this season and every single season after! Bring it suckas!
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Well, I'm not defending you--I don't like the trade. I'm just saying I don't think there's colluding going on and it'll make for an interesting off-season when he has to cut some meat from his roster. But, it's important to keep in mind, nothing's a given. Injuries happen, so it's no guarantee that a trade will put someone over the top. And prospects aren't a sure thing either, so it's no guarantee that the deal works out for you, either.
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Thank you Big Bux. I agree - the talent was incredibly lopsided in my favour. The Black Tuesdays clearly sold low on Betts, Yelich and Bogaerts. But my sense is that he is going all in for '15 and is willing to concede 2016.
All Proofs on
May 20, 2015 4:55 PM
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And really, I think the only time for a veto is colluding. See this article for a discussion (http://www.fantasyfootballarbitration.com/index.php/articles/77-when-to-veto-a-trade). Seriously, this is the most active the league has been in a long time, maybe ever, so I think there are some good things going on.
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The money only pays for their first year's salary, so it doesn't bother me that much. It might put one team over the top this year, but they'll have to move pieces before next year. That's how dynasty leagues work, going all in requires giving up future prospects and giving up talent requires taking a gamble. The talent, is incredibly lopsided in this deal. But, if it's not vetoed I don't think we can complain.
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Well I made offers to everybody and told you I was planning a fire sale. Everybody had the same opportunity. Acquiring Betts, Yelich and Xander at those prices requires a creative deal. I have won other leagues the year after a fire sale.
All Proofs on
May 19, 2015 2:00 PM
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I didn't realize there was money involved as well. I have no issue with teams dealing players or tanking the year to get prospects, but the additional cap space seems a bit excessive.
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Hi everyone, I'm taking over for Rajai ... looking forward to it. Seems I walked right into some controversy! FWIW, I would generally agree with Rainman ... the huge sum of money is the bigger issue (though it seems I'm walking into some as well).
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Nobody minds one team loading up and getting 20-25 bucks in loans to go for it. When one team is playing with 100 bucks more than everybody else as a budget you can look back at the end of the year and point to this as the reason when we have several owners walk away and we need to find replacements. I've already seen it in 2 other Ottoneu leagues.
⚾️Otto Ten⚾️ on
May 19, 2015 11:18 AM
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I was traveling and away from the computer for two days or I would have vetoed it. I'm far less offended by the exchange of players than I am by the team sending away it's best players also agreeing to PAY THE BILL for the receiving team.
⚾️Otto Ten⚾️ on
May 19, 2015 11:14 AM
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What about position scarcity?
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Except Rizzo and Harvey are the type of talents that Bogaerts, Yelich and Betts wish they were.
It's still silly. Going to push you over the top this year.
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The Black Tuesdays's trade block has been updated!
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Quebec beat me to it but this is not as lopsided as you guys are suggesting. I parted with premium assets. The framework of this trade required owning those assets and being willing to part with them. This is what the market in this league has dictated. BTW Cruz or Calhoun are available, but i doubt anyone will offer anything close in value to a Betts, Bogaerts or Yelich. For example, Rajai as in Fabregé implied in a trade response a $12 Cole + lesser assets for $19 Cruz is a nonstarter.
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I think it is a perfect trade. We will see next year if it works out. I got the players I want in 2016 for a low price. Don't care about who wins in 2015.
All Proofs on
May 18, 2015 9:29 PM
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Narrowly passed, 3-2, looks like a lot of people didn't know what to think about that one.
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I would agree. Very frustrating.
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My jaw drops and I am completely astounded at the utter stupidity of that trade. Jesu Cristo.
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I am open to a fire sale, and would trade Cano, Hanley, Kazmir, Semien and others. I would cover salaries in the right deal. I'm looking for affordable players and prospects.
All Proofs on
May 14, 2015 10:46 AM
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And the new owners come out striking a deal right out of the gate!
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Now that the hockey season is over for me (Capitals) I will have nothing but time to dedicate to tinkering with my team and blowing my lead. You can all thank the Rangers
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Im also looking for cap room. any team with money sitting there, i would trade melacon or hector rondon just for loan money.
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Disregard my last post. Going to sit on it for awhile.
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Taking offers for Ian Desmond. Looking to free up cap room so I have $$$ to play with for the rest of the season. Would like a SS + ??? back. Not sure I can swing something attractive here.
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Welcome to the league. Wish this would have happened a month ago.
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Actually, check that. If you check the graph (http://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/120/graphs), you're blowing us all out of the water. You did it, you really did it.
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Hey Rajai, welcome to the league. You're twice as far from your goal as you were 7 hours ago. But if you can dream it, you can achieve it.
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Hello to all. I'm the person who just claimed the abandoned Notorious Geezuz, and re-christened it under the Rajai moniker. Blind ambition: sights set on 7th place by the All-Star Break.
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Hey guys, looking to shop a SP or Jose Bautista.
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Oh, sorry, I realize what happened now; thought @Notorious left due to personal issues, but it was Cubs Forever. I'm guessing/hoping someone claims the team soon.
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... I stand corrected. Looks like Notorious Gee'sus is listed as "expired" already, so no need to have the team abandoned. Sorry for the confusion.
All Proofs on
May 12, 2015 11:42 AM
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I just meant the commissioner could list Notorious Gee'sus as abandoned so somebody could claim it. It seems best if all 12 teams are participating. For now, some of the best players in the league are tied up on a team that does not even show up in the standings. Just my $.02.
All Proofs on
May 12, 2015 11:40 AM
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Two different teams.
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What do you mean? You want the commissioner to drop all of your players?
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There is a TON of talent on Notirious Geesus' team. My suggestion is for the commissioner to officially "abandon" his team using the commissioner's tools. Somebody would adopt that team.
All Proofs on
May 12, 2015 11:07 AM
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Quebec Citadelles's trade block has been updated!
All Proofs on
May 10, 2015 9:14 PM
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In case you come by to check on the league, sorry to see you go @NotoriousGee`sus. Glad to have you aboard Quebec.
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What are you looking to move/gain?
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Fire Sale is on.
All Proofs on
May 10, 2015 11:49 AM
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I adopted the abandoned team. I hope to be competitive. Always open to trade ideas.
All Proofs on
May 10, 2015 8:51 AM
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I am sorry guys but I have to leave. I have a huge personal problem to take care and It will take quite a while to fix. I will mark my team as abandoned so you can get someone in. I liked being here and good luck to you all
All Proofs on
May 9, 2015 8:39 PM
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Kluber, Sale and Wood are open for trade. Looking for some OF or 1B help.
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You might be right about him being suspended, but I think his actual team name is "@NotoriousGee`sus."
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He has not paid for this season so his team is suspended
All Proofs on
May 6, 2015 7:56 AM
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Next to his name it has sus. I believe that means he has been suspended
All Proofs on
May 6, 2015 7:54 AM
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All Hail the King's trade block has been updated!
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I'm shopping some pitching folks.
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What's going on with @Notorious?? They're not listed in the standings, have zero points on the standings page, but aren't listed as an expired/abandoned team.
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