• Or we can fall back on "Don't be a Pitch!"

  Hell and Back on March 23, 2017 5:31 PM

• So Bonds is back with the Giants as a consultant. Bear with the narrative logic here. I submit: "There's Something About Barry". In lieu of Marry's hair gel, we have Barry's steroid cream.

  Hell and Back on March 23, 2017 5:05 PM

• Yu: Kudos, definitely win the most effort applied award.

  Hell and Back on March 23, 2017 5:01 PM

• I submit "Analyse Blab Fast" as a possible league name, because it is an anagram of Fantasy Baseball

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 22, 2017 8:38 PM

• Sorry guys, been away from my computer for a few days. Good to hear that we draft as planned. Looking forward to it!

  TreeHouse on March 22, 2017 5:13 AM

• I figure this be a great time to suggest we change the League Name (belonged to the 1st Commissioner, who is no longer with us). I find it mundane. Perhaps we can crowd source a more inspiring name. Something we can adhere to and resonate with.

  Hell and Back on March 21, 2017 11:26 PM

• I will reiterate for benefit of all owners that if messages on the message board don't get sent to an e-mail address that you check regularly, my recommendation is you remedy that situation. We definitely had a Doodle poll and solicited feedback from all owners (after we found enough owners to fill the league, of course) about the draft date. If you didn't receive messages that were posted to the message board in your email, that is your responsibility as an owner.

  Dinger Derby on March 21, 2017 6:17 PM

• We will draft at the currently appointed date. Please disregard all discussion to the contrary. Thank you.

  Dinger Derby on March 21, 2017 6:12 PM

• Sorry, folks, I agree with Snot Rockets on this one--too late to change time now. I can't draft earlier, for instance, because like TMSR I adjusted my schedule once the draft time was set and am booked up until 10p edt that night. Saratoga or Brooklyn, did you check with new owners to make sure that time worked for them?

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 21, 2017 6:10 PM

• If message board posts don't go to your email, you should probably remedy that situation. In any case, I will interpret your feedback as an objection to moving the draft date, so we will draft at the currently appointed date, which is this Friday March 24 at 10 PM ET.

  Dinger Derby on March 21, 2017 6:09 PM

• I don't think there was any intention on moving the draft time if there wasn't 100% support for moving it up (or back). At least that was the way I understood it.

  Fair Dinkum 🇦🇺 on March 21, 2017 5:44 PM

• I think basically everyone would agree that we got a late start on setting a draft date, but I don't think it makes sense to blame existing owners when this league had a ton of attrition on the off-season. Considering the number of owners we had to find, it's a minor miracle this league is drafting at all. To reiterate, I don't intend to move the draft date unless there is widespread support/agreement, though I will note that so far there has been only support.

  Dinger Derby on March 21, 2017 5:29 PM

• El Ocho is on Netherland time. Cool guy

  Hell and Back on March 21, 2017 4:33 PM

• I am waiting to hear back from El Ocho, because he had previously indicated he would not be able to start earlier than 10 ET. If I hear back from him and there are no other objections, I may try to move the draft to 7:30 ET or 8 ET. Otherwise, I think it will stay at 10 ET.

  Dinger Derby on March 21, 2017 2:58 PM

• I'm open as well Friday night. Also - I'd be interested in implementing 5 MiLB this coming season.

  The Syndicate on March 20, 2017 4:12 PM

• Bruin here, guess it will depend on the score eh

  Hell and Back on March 20, 2017 4:05 PM

• I'm available any time Friday night

  Trolley Dodgers in the Outfield on March 20, 2017 1:45 PM

• Reminder that the draft is Friday at 10 ET! Wanted to do one last check to make sure that time works for people - would definitely consider moving it a couple hours earlier (or later), as the draft is going to fall right in the middle of the Kentucky-UCLA game, and I know we have at least 4 big Kentucky fans in this league (me included). Let me know your thoughts.

  Dinger Derby on March 20, 2017 1:16 PM

• I want to float the idea of implementing the 5MiLB system for this league. It has become a very popular addition to many Ottoneu leagues - personally, I think it is a ton of fun and every league should do it. Basically, the 5MiLB system allows each team to retain the rights to select minor league players for a $0 salary, like your own mini-farm system. Please let me know your thoughts. Details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16nKa4fsx4Z---2eY3MsUFE9F5y9fdZLMC9cyyawT0NA/edit?usp=sharing

  Dinger Derby on March 13, 2017 1:47 AM

• I'll Never Let Yu Go's trade block has been updated!

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 5, 2017 8:10 PM

• Anyone finish post-keeper analysis and care to share? There are some great-value keepers out there. I have Splitters, Snot, Saratoga, and Ocho in very advantageous pre-draft positions, with Superbas, Bryce, and Remove My Team close behind. My board has Schwarber as league's best keeper at $11, with $3 Villar and $14 Verlander next.... Can't wait to draft! I'm updating my trading block if anyone wants to move pieces beforehand.

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 5, 2017 7:57 PM

• Please let others know, too, who might be interested. Thanks!

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 5, 2017 3:44 PM

• Since I got such a late start helping run this league, I thought I'd open another! Looking for owners in another $99 ottoneu prize league (fangraphs points) called Fantasy Frenzied. League page is https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/784/home . It's publicly accessible, so anyone can join. I've enjoyed competing against you owners in this league, so the new one is for anyone wanting to add another start-from-scratch keeper league to your fantasy ledger this year. Join or email (benstellwagen@gmail.com)

  wRC Digs the Long Ball on March 5, 2017 3:40 PM

• Since there were no objections, March 24 @ 10 PM ET is now set as our draft date.

  Dinger Derby on March 5, 2017 11:14 AM

• So March 24th 10 PM EST is set?

  TreeHouse on March 4, 2017 4:31 PM

• nvm, this is a first. A Triumvirate of commish's heh.

  Hell and Back on March 2, 2017 11:43 PM

• Bear with us, apparently we are operating without commish powers, and other members of this league have taken admirable initiative to rev up this $100 League. So, welcome!

  Hell and Back on March 2, 2017 11:41 PM

• Friday March 24 at 10 PM ET seems to be the leading candidate for a draft date right now.

  Dinger Derby on March 2, 2017 6:58 PM

• We have a new owner, and that fills us up! Everyone welcome chrisharrod (or Chris Harrod, if you prefer)!

  Dinger Derby on March 2, 2017 6:26 PM

• I just added two additional potential draft dates to the Doodle poll, and removed some of the ones that were not going to work - please take another look and fill out the additional options, as well as confirming your current selections. Hopefully we can get everyone there. Thanks! http://doodle.com/poll/fiwcnnc6ypdk5re5

  Dinger Derby on March 1, 2017 6:53 PM

• I need two replacements for a H2H keeper league on Yahoo (free) designed around the ottoneu game- auction draft is Wed 3/15 @ 8pm ET. We have divisional play, balanced league scoring, & an economic system (soft/hard cap system, arbitration increases, & arb coupons w/ owner performance) that turns over talent while giving owners the ability to build off frugal spending and historical savings. E-mail me if interested (ballnglove82@yahoo). League: baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/3829

  🎤 Juuust ⚾ A Bit Outside 🍻 on March 1, 2017 5:40 PM

• I was going to disagree, however Saratoga is right at this time of juncture. Worst case scenario, someone will pick up the team during the season for 1/2 the price, which is something this league is accustomed to. Perhaps that path will invite an owner who will commit for the longer-term.

  Hell and Back on February 28, 2017 11:13 PM

• By the way, we still need another owner! If we can't find someone, I would support offering some kind of incentive to a new owner, because the abandoned team is not projected to be very good. So please work on finding someone! Thank you!

  Dinger Derby on February 28, 2017 4:29 PM

• Doodle poll is up - I centered the dates around current feedback as best I could. http://doodle.com/poll/fiwcnnc6ypdk5re5

  Dinger Derby on February 28, 2017 4:28 PM

• Doodle poll is up - I centered the dates around current feedback as best I could. http://doodle.com/poll/fiwcnnc6ypdk5re5

  Dinger Derby on February 28, 2017 4:28 PM

• Doing that shortly.

  Dinger Derby on February 28, 2017 4:20 PM

• Can someone post the doodle so we can work on scheduling the draft?

  The Syndicate on February 28, 2017 12:32 PM

• We still need one more owner, for "Remove my team". If you know anyone, let us know.

  Dinger Derby on February 27, 2017 4:08 PM

• Can ONE of the commisioners PLEASE drop my team, so that you can find another OWNER????

  Fightin’ Philly Phrenetics on February 27, 2017 10:21 AM

• The 11th and 12th will not work for me (traveling) nor will the 17th as I have another draft the day. Other than that I'm good

  Young Larry on February 27, 2017 9:48 AM

• naw man, thanks for the heads up.

  Hell and Back on February 26, 2017 3:58 PM

• Please remove my team---you still have time to get a good GM. Sorry but s_it happens.

  Fightin’ Philly Phrenetics on February 26, 2017 8:54 AM

• Maybe one commish would send out a doodle---would make things much easier.

  Fightin’ Philly Phrenetics on February 24, 2017 9:03 AM

• Planning some other auctions as well, but for now I can do Friday 10 22:00 EST, Saturday 11 start between 14:00 - 16:00 or 22:00, Sunday 12 start between 14:00 - 16:00, Friday 17 22:00 EST, Saturday 18 start between 14:00 - 16:00 or 22:00, Friday 14 22:00 EST, and Saturday 25 start between 14:00 - 16:00 or 22:00. Given the time difference a draft on a weekday would be a problem.

  TreeHouse on February 24, 2017 4:14 AM

• I should be able to do most dates except for Feb 28 - March 4 and March 24-25.

  Dinger Derby on February 23, 2017 1:28 PM

• I can do March 19 or 26....

  Fair Dinkum 🇦🇺 on February 23, 2017 1:06 PM

• I cannot draft on March 21st, 27th, 29th or 31st. Any other date is OK!

  Fightin’ Philly Phrenetics on February 23, 2017 11:50 AM

• I can do the week of March 19

  Czech Mate on February 22, 2017 11:44 PM

• Lets get to work on a auction date!

  Fightin’ Philly Phrenetics on February 22, 2017 8:33 PM

• Antonio's bird is holding us up from a complete new season.

  Hell and Back on February 22, 2017 1:21 AM

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