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Alright folks, trading season is on through January 31. Set your trade targets and start chatting.
Also, as promised, I would like to review our league charter. I've saved all the rules change suggestions I got during the season. I want to gather feedback on those rule change proposals, so please fill out the form below. For each rule, let me know what you think and why. I'll take all that feedback and present it with the proposals when we vote.
https://forms.gle/UYqR
Ben's Banter on
November 15, 2022 9:57 AM
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Looks like we only need to arbitrate the price of a Burrito, then start the winter meetings with salsa on our collective breath...
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Only a one day left for ARB numbers fellas...then we can have our "winter meetings".
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Good question. I actually have no control over the arbitration date, so I couldn’t move it up even if I wanted to. If we do finish early, we all ostensibly have time to review the other arb submissions and alter our inputs accordingly.
Ben's Banter on
October 17, 2022 6:16 AM
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Quick question: If we get all Arbitration figures in before the 1 month date timeline, can the date be moved up? Just curious, would love to get any off-season trades going :).
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All: I am going to do an official constitutional convention this offseason, so we can vote to revise, add, or eliminate league rules. Please review the current charter (below) and DM me with changes you'd like to see and the rationale for those changes. I've collected some already that came up during the season, and I'll have all proposed changes in one simple form once I gather your input.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZvjfDSJ--9fXNefZdh3509QIyrnN6Trxfbroasi00TY/edit?usp=sha
Ben's Banter on
October 10, 2022 1:11 PM
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Congratulations Thunder Gun! Terrific season and consistency! Thanks Ben for taking over as Commish and chasing TG so tightly! Impressive, Shelbyville, how you adopted a team mid season and scored a podium spot. I'm already looking forward to next season!
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Also, before arbitration begins next Saturday, I’d appreciate it if each of you would just shoot me a message to confirm whether or not you plan on returning to the league next season. That way we can solidify replacements sooner rather than later. Thanks!
Ben's Banter on
October 6, 2022 6:48 AM
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Congratulations to Thunder Gun on a much-deserved championship. You managed to build a really consistent lineup. I couldn’t quite catch up, but I’m also happy to have my highest finish yet. Great season, y’all! And a fun first season as commissioner too, I’ll say.
Ben's Banter on
October 6, 2022 6:46 AM
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Hey all. With 3 days left in the season I want to offer a quick reminder on one relevant rule. After the season ends, your roster will still need to meet in-season cap limits. What this means is you can’t start 50 auctions on the last day of the season and head into the off-season with a 90 player roster etc. If you’re over your player or salary cap after the season, I will cut your most recent additions until you’re back under.
Ben's Banter on
October 3, 2022 6:37 AM
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I see a flash! I hear a crash! A thunderbolt shoots across the sky to signify the debut of Simeon Woods Richardson.
Ben's Banter on
October 2, 2022 8:04 PM
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That’s what you would call a sip of coffee. Ain’t not cup of coffee when you get called up October 1 lol
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Francisco Alvarez wanders into the clubhouse following his debut. His new teammates exclaim, "Yes! That's our whole thing! Welcome aboard!"
Ben's Banter on
October 1, 2022 12:49 PM
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Jordan Groshans, full of the verve and vim of rookiedom, informs the PA crew to play "The Roof is On Fire" as his walkup song following his debut. Phil, chastened but decisive, informs him that "Around here, we raise the roof, son."
Ben's Banter on
September 14, 2022 8:58 AM
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The Hungry Wolves exclaim "Oh, hi Mark" to Vientos who flew, squirrel-like, onto their roster following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 13, 2022 9:51 AM
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Jung will try to keep his ego in check (and id bet he finds success with the Express) following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 9, 2022 9:20 PM
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Not all who wander are lost, and Triston Casas will find a new home following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 4, 2022 3:33 PM
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There are two Wolves inside Peraza. One wolf is named Todd. The other wolf is also named Todd.
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Oswald Peraza will attempt to satiate his lupine appetite following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 4, 2022 1:24 PM
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Gunnar Henderson gets his free burrito and promptly eats it from the middle following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
September 1, 2022 9:22 AM
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Choo Choo! It's all aboard the Thunder Gun Express for Corbin Caroll following his debut.
Ben's Banter on
August 30, 2022 4:30 PM
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Garrett Mitchell has received his official team silk robe and kimono following his debut
Ben's Banter on
August 28, 2022 4:41 PM
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Following their debuts, Shea Langeliers and DL Hall have been added to BALCO and Banter respectively.
Ben's Banter on
August 17, 2022 8:53 AM
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The Mayflower vans have been loaded and the Springfield Isotopes have relocated and are under new management. Eighth place here we come (maybe).
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Since the deadline is a few weeks away, be sure to update your trade blocks with what you're looking for and who is available from your team. Also make sure to update your MiLB roster listed on the trade block if you've had any trades or promotions of those players.
Ben's Banter on
August 7, 2022 7:55 PM
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Phil Roof has added Tyler Freeman to his coterie of All Stars following Freeman's debut.
Ben's Banter on
August 5, 2022 8:53 AM
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Thanks for the heads up! Vargas has been added.
Ben's Banter on
August 4, 2022 1:02 PM
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Miguel Vargas (LAD) debuted and can be added to my roster
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About a month from the deadline, if anyone is interested, the shop is always open :)
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After acquiring Duran and Duran, I figured a name change from Flying Squirrels to Hungry Like the Wolf was fitting for now.
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I agree. I’m not a Yankees fan or anything, but it feels like Vinnie Pasquantino would be an absolute folk hero if he played in New York.
Ben's Banter on
June 30, 2022 7:33 AM
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That's just the best name ever for a ball player....Vinnie Pasquantino... Can't you see his 8 year old little league shirt with "Pasquantino" spreading up one side of the shirt and down the other???? Phil Roof is envious...
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That's just the best name ever for a ball player....Vinnie Pasquantino... Can't you see his 8 year old little league shirt with "Pasquantino" spreading up one side of the shirt and down the other???? Phil Roof is envious...
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Following his debut tonight, Vinnie Pasquantino has been added to Isotopes.
Ben's Banter on
June 28, 2022 9:42 PM
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Following his debut today, Riley Greene has been added to The Wanderers.
Ben's Banter on
June 18, 2022 5:49 PM
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Starting Pitching: I have some available. Looking for some Middle Infield and RP depth of interested
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MLB Pipeline Game of the Day for free this morning: Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore. All guys I have either traded or dropped over the last year... lol, damn.
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Following his debut, Alek Thomas has been added to the MVP Machines.
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George Kirby: Damn, really wish I had that start today :)
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Royce Lewis has been added to my team following his debut tonight.
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Yepez will be added to the roster following his first plate appearance. This rule was put into effect to prevent an MiLB-rostered player from taking a roster spot if he is promoted then demoted without actually playing. I will mark this rule as one to review in the offseason, but for this season MiLB players will only be added to 40-man rosters following a plate appearance or batter faced.
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Juan Yepez has been promoted and can be added to my roster.
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Alright, awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Was very curious as to what was happening :)
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Good question. I would guess that he's auto-marked X because he's still coded as a minor leaguer in Ottoneu. But you're right; he sure is in the lineup. It may be that he gets switched over before the game, but it might not happen until after he gets a PA. My recommendation would be to make sure your auto-bench option is turned off (just in case) on your daily lineup and leave him where he is. If he has plate appearances, he'll get stats today, regardless of the X marking.
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Jose Miranda: I see that he is starting today online and he is already on my roster. Yet Ottoneu has him not starting (X) currently. Is that something that normally happens, or am I too soon and his stats will still accumulate today? lol
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Following his MLB debut, Gabriel Arias has been added to BALCO.
Ben's Banter on
April 25, 2022 7:49 AM
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Good question. Short answer: no. The only time we can add players without cost to the MiLB roster is during the post-auction draft once a year. The only other way to add players is by having them included from other teams in trades. But what that means is that no new MiLB players can be added to the total number of restricted players until next year's post-auction draft.
Ben's Banter on
April 18, 2022 8:55 PM
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With Greene moved to the MLB roster, can I choose to add an MiLB guy to that roster? If so, how?
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Triston Casas has been moved from Squirrels to Wanderers' MiLB roster.
Ben's Banter on
April 16, 2022 6:24 PM
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Hunter Greene has been added to the Springfield Isotopes following his MLB debut.
Ben's Banter on
April 10, 2022 7:07 PM
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