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I won all the way back in 2015, it's been too long :/ we started this league in 2014 and I have been in it since day 1.
Viva El Gallo on
September 29, 2020 9:31 PM
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FYI, i'm just talking shit and FUCKING love this league. I'd rather retire from fantasy than join another one. The competition is astounding and it is so much fun!
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Viva, I see you were a champion of the league. What year was that? How long have you played in this league?
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(3/3) I will leave it at this: I have always said we need to play by the rules we have set, and the rules were pretty clear. The rules state a soft innings limit cap and that is the rule we have played by. Congrats to those who used this rule to their advantage, as they had every right to do so. Please note that is a completely different argument than the argument of whether this rule is a good rule or not. I will be here no matter what we decide.
Viva El Gallo on
September 29, 2020 9:23 PM
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(2/3) I will say, I enjoy Ottoneu so much because of the salary/waiver structure, extremely deep roster management and year-round activity. It’s not because Ottoneu has a soft cap on their innings limit that allows me to sneak in an extra 25 innings at the end of the year. At the end of the day, I think this is a relatively minor detail that is valid to vote on if there is enough disapproval (so far I am only seeing 2 out of the 11, not counting me).
Viva El Gallo on
September 29, 2020 9:21 PM
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(1/3) To be honest I always thought the 'soft cap' was a glitch and since it never affected the final standings (that I knew of), I always ignored it. In order to play a points league where the only time you are truly judged is on the final day, I think it’s best that all are on the same level playing field (as close as possible). I believe the main reason this rule is in place is because Ottoneu lacks the resources to implement a ‘hard cap’ in their software (not because it’s a good rule).
Viva El Gallo on
September 29, 2020 9:20 PM
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Also we all need to take a look at ourselves as owners if we couldn’t beat someone for two seasons that didn’t know the rules of Ottoneu haha. It’s clearly a super unfair advantage ;) if someone can win the league twice but never go over the inning limit. And I’ll say this anytime we bring up “changing rules or voting rules out” we play on Ottoneu for Ottoneu rules, if this isn’t the format you like there are other sites.
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So first off I forgot the cap was 560 and I thought it was 600 so my penalty was being a dumbass and missing a chance at third. I planned on making a big inning push but “I was counting to 600.” Second, I don’t get the argument of “it let’s bad teams have an advantage” because if you’re a good enough team A) you’d also use the rules to your advantage and B) the bad teams shouldn’t be that much of a threat that 20 innings matter.
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just tossing this out there... i can have better hitters by a points per plate appearance standpoint... someone else scores more points per game though because of where they bat in the batting order... i get penalized by having better hitters hit 3/4 than an owner that utilizes hitters that only hit 1/2... that’s not fair... i have better hitters... so why should a team that’s “worse” than me get to score more points?
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-tion.
JakesFunny on
September 29, 2020 6:10 PM
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Gregg, thank you for explaining how to get innings pitched.
Anyway I believe the soft cap rule creates a negative situation that takes us away from the dogma that the better team wins. For example, teams like We <3 (insert player here) are put at a very unfair disadvantage by reaching 560 and 1/3rd IP, because he's now capped. He should have intentionally benched someone, just to load up on his last day with a bunch of $1 guys. It's ridiculous and turns the last day into a theater produc
JakesFunny on
September 29, 2020 6:09 PM
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Easy to say 2 time league champion. Haha
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The soft cap is the worst rule in fantasy baseball history if my opinion means anything. It’s a joke that a worse team can win the league because they get 20 more innings above the cap than the better team. Awful rule, would love to vote this one out of orbit.
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I agree with Gregg. I took the advantage of no minimums this year.
Next year, 1525 IP is what I am shooting for.
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Let me chime in here guys... the soft cap should be utilized by everybody. For those who failed to get to anywhere close to 560 IP this year, it's no fault but your own. Keep track of your innings and make pickups accordingly. This has been the best year, no doubt, of most owners staying active. It was hard to sneak 1$ guys through. I really did like the involvement. The covid sucks and I hope we can get a full season in next year. You all better get close to 1500 IP next year!!!!!!!!!!!
Kuhl Krushers on
September 29, 2020 5:05 PM
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Good year ladies and gents. If anyone wants to take back every single person I traded for this year, please do.
Also, I must confess that this you-can-go-over-the-maximum-innings-on-the-last-day rule is a slightly absurd rule in my opinion
JakesFunny on
September 29, 2020 4:48 PM
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since we have quite a few new owners (and even for older owners to brush up), i thought now would be a good time to suggest reading the ottoneu rules page(s)... there’s some great info in there that explains all the ins and outs of ottoneu... there are definitely some quirky rules, so please read the rules to understand the platform by which we are playing... great season everybody! looking forward to a very competitive year 8!
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Even though I thought for sure the year wouldn't have completed, it was a lot of fun! Excited to see what happens next season!
Congrats Alex
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Great year gents. Thanks Blake. Asterisk championship for me, like the Stros. Trade block is up, ready to negotiate!
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what a terribly fun year... congrats alex on the second ship! 🥇
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Thanks for having me guys....I had to push REAL hard to get my P/IP over 4, LOL...but I got there!! Watch out next season!
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Shoulda traded for Bauer when you had the chance lmao
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tell me about it..... it was a fun season however, and the offseason awaits! If anyone wants to change teams with me, I'm looking for a swap. If the commish allows that?
Kuhl Krushers on
September 28, 2020 10:06 AM
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Ummmm, that was close!
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Great battle!!
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not sure if anyone else noticed this.. but before games started yesterday, the 1st and 2nd place teams had the EXACT same PPG and PPI with only 2 weeks left in the season.. it’s gonna be a fun one down the stretch! good luck fellas
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Who the hell would trade Brady Singer away for a bunch of guys in their 30s?
JakesFunny on
September 10, 2020 8:38 PM
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20+ players up for bid? Whoa nelly
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haha yeah, just a very very bad day for the ottoneu site as a whole... i don’t remember a year where we’ve had this many issues?
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Note to self: Do not try to Ottoneu before 6:00 AM. Apologies sent to Jeurys and Blake T. Best of luck to them.
Viva El Gallo on
September 9, 2020 12:28 PM
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geeez cibulka, take it easy on your guys haha i got 6 emails that you cut familia and taylor and i’m imagining here’s how it happened.. cibulka: “familia, taylor, please step into my office.. i’m sorry to inform you that you’ve been let go” players: “thanks for the opportunity” cibulka chases after them: “actually guys can you come back into my office” cibulka: “i’m sorry but i need to cut you” players: “uhhhh you just did that?”cibulka: “okay you can leave now” cibulka chases after them...
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7 players on the 60. Should have 8. But I don't think McKay is on the roster.
What is the record for most 60 on a roster?
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Hey Bennett feel free to respond to a message one time this season
JakesFunny on
August 31, 2020 4:26 PM
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The Taijuanian Devil posted 6 shutout last night and faces the Moreland-less Red Sox Thursday. Makes ya think...
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If you think that, I have a bridge to sell you.
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Lickety your team is literally good enough to be in 4th place right now. Get some innings!
JakesFunny on
August 27, 2020 6:27 PM
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I don't think you have to worry about that.
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I thought we decided that no matter what, this season didn't count? (I really just don't want to get last)
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So we decided that this season would count after 30 games right? ;)
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All those sound fine to me.
And yes just so we’re clear, in that Grisham trade, BuBic is loaning me $7 into next year to help fund the trade, as that was pretty much the only way the deal could be done
JakesFunny on
August 26, 2020 3:45 PM
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Anytime a trade is made with a future loan, you must place a comment like Jake did. Let me know if anyone has issues, questions or suggestions. This could still be up for vote if a lot of people have issues with it. If future loans do not get honored the following year, there will obviously be actions (most likely cutting a player on the team that did not honor the loan and forcing them to make a trade with the team receiving the loan).
Viva El Gallo on
August 26, 2020 2:46 PM
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Just so we are clear. I know future loans have been discussed but not sure if they have ever happened. I'd like to outline some rules before we go any further: 1) Each team can separately loan out or take in a maximum of $10 in future loans each year across all trades. 2) The loan must be sent within 24 hours of the completion of the auction draft the following year 3) A loan cannot span more than one season. 4) New owners must inherit all future loans (whether it is coming in or going out)
Viva El Gallo on
August 26, 2020 2:44 PM
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Machado with a cool 300 points since the trade...LOL
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Here’s all the dark secrets to my team....
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ottobot-podcast/id1501694474#episodeGuid=ottobot.podbean.com%2F4b2aea59-ea5a-33e8-baa1-5998a4946fde
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Follow up to last weeks topic. Any link to that podcast or is it not up yet?
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If the Yankees want Taijuan Walker, why shouldn't you? Makes ya think...
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I got 5 pitchers going today, feel free to send your scouts!
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Thanks everyone!
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I think mine was the last one up there and I just took it down.
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Done
Kuhl Krushers on
August 21, 2020 8:05 AM
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