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I'm down for anytime on March 10th.
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Is the 10th going to be the official draft date? If so, what time are we thinking?
WAR Horse on
February 12, 2019 12:48 AM
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I can also make 3/10 work.
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I can make March 10th work.
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My apologies for the repost. I will always go with the majority vote so if owners are uncomfortable please voice and we can set guidelines and rules if need be. Also let's come up with a good time for all to do the auction March 10th. So far that's tentative but seems to be a good day after reading the responses
Burress Bees on
February 1, 2019 7:14 PM
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At first glance I think it comes off weird but I don't see the harm. Personally I see a player on a trade I like for no return I'm accepting it. Ive gotten these offers before in this league and other leagues so I don't find it harmful. I also think even high value players don't cause issue. Honestly a team can overspend during the season with loans and have excess of talent which can raise eyebrows. Those two offers as little as they were will affect my draft strategy.
Burress Bees on
February 1, 2019 7:11 PM
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At first glance I think it comes off weird but I don't see the harm. Personally I see a player on a trade I like for no return I'm accepting it. Ive gotten these offers before in this league and other leagues so I don't find it harmful. I also think even high value players don't cause issue. Honestly a team can overspend during the season with loans and have excess of talent which can raise eyebrows. Those two offers as little as they were will affect my draft strategy.
Burress Bees on
February 1, 2019 7:11 PM
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Not to mention that anyone could have gotten Rosario and/or Britton as they were offered to everyone (or were going to be as the Commish accepted before I finished). Cozart would have been too except that I was trying to get a trade done with him late while I had that offer in for him. I could see an argument about a slippery slope if I was doing it with a $40 Harper or if only one person continuously received the offers, but that's not the case here.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 6:41 PM
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I really don't think it sets any kind of dangerous precedent and it is a practice done by MLB teams. Players get basically sold to another team often with only getting cash back. The only difference in this scenario is the league benefits with less cash at auction than I do specifically. If I did it in-season with Cozart, I actually save $4 for my cap. Cash is something of value too in Ottoneu.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 6:35 PM
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Ultimately, I'll go with the majority opinion regarding uneven trades, but those are my thoughts.
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March 10th works for draft. My thoughts on uneven trades: I do understand Maker's rationale, but I think allowing them creates a dangerous precedent and is rife for abuse/collusion. If a team doesn't want to keep a guy at a particular salary, then they should either cut him or find a team that values him enough at that salary to give some sort of value in return. Otherwise, you'll end up with teams making side deals giving up players they would cut to friends for nothing or for future value.
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I'll do the 10th if it works for all?
Burress Bees on
February 1, 2019 1:59 PM
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I'm not sure the original post about a draft date was meant for us, haha. However, I would be good for 3/10 and am pretty flexible on the date.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 1:37 PM
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No problem and I respect that. I really only would do it for fringy/marginal players, I think. At random, I looked at Votto as he is a player in the FA pool that was cut at $58. Maybe I would give him to someone for nothing at that price. But, there's no way I would do it for $43. Thanks, and good luck to you too.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 1:34 PM
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March 10th is good.
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3/10 is good.
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I don't think I agree that it is a good strategy, but I certainly appreciate you laying out the rationale. I recognize that everyone has different strategies and that I may not be correct in my assumptions. Good luck.
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In the trade I made for Cozart, the reason I accepted is that I have no room for Cozart. Not that I don't like him, but moreso that I didn't need another MI/3B. I'm thinking he goes for around $4 anyway at auction, but I definitely don't think he will go for any more than $5. However, he could go for $1 if everyone forgets about him until the end. It's only a few dollars, but it ties up a roster spot and some cash that may be the extra $4 that the team needs for a player that I also want.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 12:13 PM
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March 10th works for me.
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I am seeking rationale for the sending team. I accepted an offer like that earlier, yes, but I did not send the player. I still don't understand the rationale for the sender. You free up auction dollars by cutting a player as well. So, it seems that, based on your response the only "advantage" to the sending team is to handcuff the receiving team with a higher than expected salary.
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Actually, trading a player for nothing can be beneficial to both teams. The receiving team gets a player they want/like without having to worry about the auction at a price they like. The team giving gets auction dollars off the table and, perhaps, in some situations has a team take a player that they do not think will go for that much at auction. It's just like the transaction that you made earlier in the offseason for Bader and Rodriguez, haha.
WAR Horse on
February 1, 2019 10:16 AM
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Can someone explain to me the advantage to a team to trade a player for nothing in return? How could that be better for a team than cutting them? Seems like that is an unfair advantage to the receiving team. If I hear no good rationale, then I will veto all such trades.
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Wonder Wharf Wonderdogs's trade block has been updated!
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He’s a bum.
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Looking to see if I can move Cozart before the deadline. Not going to give him away like I did with Rosario and Britton though, so looking for someone to keep. Please send over an offer if you are interested in him. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 31, 2019 3:24 PM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 31, 2019 9:04 AM
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Rosario and Britton are ready to move for cheap. If interested, please send over an offer. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 30, 2019 8:45 PM
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I'm open to moving Andujar before the deadline if the deal is right. Obviously, I am going to keep him if there is not an offer I like. If interested, let me know or send over an offer. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 30, 2019 3:42 PM
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What's the price for Seager?
Burress Bees on
January 30, 2019 2:16 PM
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People...I been busy and cuts tomorrow, anyone is available, lets trade!
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Anyone have any interest in Corey Seager?
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Death Valley Scalpers's trade block has been updated!
Burress Bees on
January 30, 2019 6:58 AM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 30, 2019 1:47 AM
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Westsiders's trade block has been updated!
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The Christian Gentlemen's trade block has been updated!
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Westsiders's trade block has been updated!
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Looking to move Danny Jansen or Joey Gallo or anyone else on my trade block for some good RP's. Maybe an OF too if I like him, but would prefer RP. If interested, please let me know or send over an offer. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 28, 2019 3:16 PM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 28, 2019 3:12 PM
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Hello all! With just under five days left to trade, looking to make another move with guys on my trade block and maybe one of my OF's if the deal is right. Please let me know if you have any interest by sending over an offer or sending a message. I have to work a bit today, but will send out offers later today or on Monday. Thanks!
WAR Horse on
January 27, 2019 11:46 AM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 27, 2019 11:41 AM
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With about a week to go to the keeper deadline, I'm looking to deal for some keepable RP's. Open to ideas on who to deal in terms of position for some if it makes sense for me. I currently have some offers out there. But, looking to hear from you if you are interested. Please send over a message or an offer and we can go from there. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 23, 2019 11:39 AM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 14, 2019 6:33 PM
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Italian Stallions's trade block has been updated!
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 13, 2019 10:15 AM
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Looking to move one of Strasburg, Carrasco, Nola, and Greinke, all of which are at keepable prices. I value Nola and Carrasco more than the other two. I will be keeping all four, so it has to be a trade that works for me in order for me to pull the trigger. If interested, please send over an offer or send me a message. Thanks.
WAR Horse on
January 13, 2019 10:15 AM
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Wonder Wharf Wonderdogs's trade block has been updated!
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I’m looking to move Correa if anyone is interested.
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Machado also
Burress Bees on
January 12, 2019 7:34 PM
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Kershaw is available if anyone is interested
Burress Bees on
January 12, 2019 7:33 PM
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The Makers of the Sexy's trade block has been updated!
WAR Horse on
January 11, 2019 2:22 PM
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