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As I understand it, this team will show up early next week on this list of “non-renewed” teams, available for purchase at half price. I believe this will make the team more attractive for a new owner to take on than to try and place it in “abandoned” (full price) status just a day before the draft. At any rate, the result can’t be any worse than the tanking this league experienced last year. I don't believe an absent owner will have any direct negative effect on any of us in the meanti
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will have a great draft. Finally, in regard to the Rich Hill/Cy Young team, because it has not been abandoned, I have no way of knowing his status. Unfortunately, sometimes “life” happens, and it may get in the way of our fantasy pursuits. I pray that all is well with this person, but I have no way of knowing for sure if he will show up tonight. If he does not, he will be knocked out of the draft and we will proceed without him.
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The first time you miss a nomination, it will be considered your “pass” (every team can have one to use if they wish). I will immediately place you back in the draft and you can skip that turn. After that point, if your timer gets down under 5 seconds, I will pause the draft (I think I can do that) and restart your turn so that you can get a player nominated. Please do your best to have your nominations ready and not abuse this simple gentleman’s agreement to be fair about the process and
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In regard to draft mechanics, I have some thoughts on the time limit to nominate a player. The purpose of the time limit (which might seem a little too quick at times) is to keep the draft moving. The purpose of Ottoneu automatically kicking an owner out of the draft if they don’t nominate a player in time is to prevent gaining a (slim) advantage by repeatedly “passing” on nominations. In order to address both of these concerns, here is what I propose attempting to do...
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A couple notes ahead of tonight's draft. First, we may be getting started just a few minutes late in order to accommodate our West Coast friends who are racing home from work.
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Personally I'd like to see that spot filled if possible but understand if it's not
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The site really needs to force people to pay earlier to avoid this crap.
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So the guy joins the league, makes about 100 trades, and then abandons his team. What a dick! Though he did trade me Kershaw and Trout, so maybe I shouldn't complain...
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Hello, there is a chance I might be a little late to the draft. I'm hoping to be done with work in time. Is there any chance we could wait a couple minutes to start? If not I understand and will be on as quickly as possible.
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I am going to be out the rest of the day, but I don't think it would be the end of the world for that franchise, even if they miss the draft. They only have $52 to spend and nine open spots, so I would think we might still find a new owner at some point. The big question is if we should try to do so before we draft. I have asked Niv how long it would be before this team appears on the "non-renewed" list where it can be purchased for half price. That might help. Please sing out with any
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Guys, I'm afraid I may have bad news. Rich Young: The Cy Hill Story has not renewed his team, which expired a couple days ago. He also has not been to the website since March 1. I have reached out to him directly and got no response, so I am left with no choice but to believe his team has been abandoned for whatever reason. Does anyone have any thoughts on how we should handle this if such is the case at this late date?
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Just a reminder that the $100 Old School Hardball Ottoneu Auction Draft is less than 45 hours from the time stamp of this notification, this coming Wednesday, March 29 at 830p EDT. I notice that a couple teams have yet to pay their 2017 entry fee, so please try to get that taken care of in the interim in order to avoid possible problems as we try to get under way and get this thing knocked out. See you Wednesday!
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I'll be there. See you there. Ready to go! Let's do this!
Las Piranhas on
March 15, 2017 11:49 PM
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Just a reminder that the $100 Old School Hardball Ottoneu Auction Draft is two weeks away! Wednesday, March 29, 8:30 p.m., Eastern. Set your watches, boys!!!
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Thanks see you then! March 29th at 8:30EST
Strick9 on
February 23, 2017 11:48 AM
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For all concerned, the Auction Draft date is on the league home page (look for the banner across the top). It's been there since we all agreed on it a couple weeks ago.
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????? ANYONE HOME?
Strick9 on
February 22, 2017 8:31 PM
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Can we please work on a AUCTION DATE?
Strick9 on
February 21, 2017 12:04 PM
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Grew up in the Philadelphia area, now in central PA. Life long Phillies fan.
The Keymasters on
February 15, 2017 11:58 AM
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On a related note, since I'm basically sitting out the draft, ill have excellent players available the day after the draft as I continue trying to fill my OF needs. Just keep me in mind if things don't break your way in the auction
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Well if you're in need of a pitcher for this season, I've interest in Reyes if he indeed goes for TJS
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Have we worked on a auction date yet?
Strick9 on
February 15, 2017 8:04 AM
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South Ga. here, moved from So. Cal. Angels fan, trying to be a Braves or Tampa or Miami fan---so far it just hasn't happened, we do attend at least one game each year with my sons who recently retired from the Air Force.
Strick9 on
February 15, 2017 8:01 AM
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And that Alex Reyes news just hit hard. Ouch! I was counting on him being a stud this year. That sucks!
Las Piranhas on
February 14, 2017 10:34 PM
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With the old ass team the Braves will have this year, they may be calling Lemke to suit up. Chipper needs to come back out of retirement. He played in All-Star games with about half the Braves team 10 years ago. LOL.
Las Piranhas on
February 14, 2017 10:30 PM
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Harrisburg, PA. Thanks to TBS and Mark Lemke, I am a Braves fan.
Mr. McGibblets on
February 12, 2017 6:28 PM
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Portland, Oregon. Grew up in western NY state, and pull for the Indians (AL) and Pirates (NL).
All Proofs on
February 12, 2017 4:13 PM
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Hotspurs Baseball Club 2's trade block has been updated!
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Pittsburgh, PA here, huge Pirates fan.
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Well since we've got a month of no action, I'll start some chatter and hopefully mess up any study time you're doing. What is everyone's favorite team and what area do you live? Let me get to know a little about who I will beat this year. I am from Memphis, Tennessee area and a Braves fan.
Las Piranhas on
February 11, 2017 11:56 AM
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For me it's not a matter of liking QS as a stat. It's just that wins is completely random. So basically any choice is going to be infinitely better than a stat that's completely random. QS+HLDs would be ideal, at least then, the pitchers you're drafting have complete control over your success in that category. As opposed to that pitchers offense.
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I've never understood why people like QS. 6IP 3ER? Okay, maybe it's slightly more skill related, but it's a skill quite a few pitchers possess, so the category itself is still a complete crapshoot. At least with wins 7th and 8th inning guys get a boost.
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Good thought, Hotspurs, but I don't believe Ottoneu gives us the power at a league-level to cherry-pick standings categories. The "5x5" format is a global setting that has no variation. I would love to use OBP (over BA), as well, but any changes such as the one you propose would require an appeal to a higher authority than this message board.
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I've been thinking (since there's literally nothing else to do in Ott right now) perhaps at the end of the season we can talk about changing our Wins category to quality starts, or some variation. Basically anything but wins. This is obviously my first year with this league but I'd like to hear opinions. I've always been a traditional 5x5 guy but I'm just tired of chasing a stat that's 90% chance
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With no responses voicing opposition, I have gone ahead and scheduled the draft for Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 p.m., EST. Kinda' ridiculous to have our rosters frozen for two months, if you ask me, but that's what we're looking at. See everyone in two months. Don't forget to renew, for those of you with renewal dates coming up. And, for the love of all that is right and good in the world, don't let your pitchers pull their Tommy John thingy during this dead time. Ugh.
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March 29th after 8 EST works for me.
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8:30 would be my preference as well. Thanks.
All Proofs on
February 4, 2017 3:18 PM
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Anyway we can make that 830 or 815? If not it's okay, I just might miss the first 10 minutes or so
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works for me
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That works
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Fine with me too.
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sounds good to me
Las Piranhas on
February 3, 2017 11:23 PM
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MLB Opening Day is Sunday, April 2. How about Wednesday, March 29, 8 p.m. EST for a Draft Date?
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Weeknights are ideal, though it's worth mentioning that I am on the west coast. Is the 8 pm referenced earlier EST or PST?
All Proofs on
February 3, 2017 8:18 PM
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Weeknight is good for me, as well. I'm pretty flexible on dates at this point.
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I prefer a weeknight.
Carver High on
February 3, 2017 4:32 PM
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I would prefer a weeknight, but as long as I know a couple weeks in advance I'm pretty flexible.
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I'm available anytime during the weekend or any weekday after 8pm
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Hotspurs Baseball Club 2's trade block has been updated!
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Auction Date?
Strick9 on
February 1, 2017 4:32 PM
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