OTM Fantasy Baseball-post 2
by gizmosandy on Jan 31, 2012 8:31 PM EST
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Alright tomorrow is February 1st! Only a couple weeks away from all 3.5 of our pitchers, and of course the catchers reporting.
I know we talked in the other post about setting up in Feb, draft in March. Just wanted to create this fanpost to start the discussion again on what the plans are. Very excited for baseball, and very excited for more fantasy excitement-fantasy baseball that is.
What's the game plan my friends?
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I like the ideas set forth so far.
Moving to an ESPN league to limit the number of starts by SP’s, upping the # of teams to 16, and making this a keeper league.
Three questions I have:
1. Do the stats stay the same as last year?
2. How many keepers per team?
3. Do we still have a weekly move limit since we now have a cap on SP’s?
Thoughts?
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by Lloyd Christmas on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions
so back
Yeah that are some issues we have to talk about. I mean anything is possible. I definitely prefer a format where we can limit starts oder innings pitched.
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions
I'm planning to run the Mirabelli League again this year.
Missed the earlier discussion, so I don’t think we had the same issues with pitcher streaming in our stat set up, and we ran a lot differently than the Varitek and Gedman leagues.
I’ll send an email out to the managers from last year, and see how many are coming back, and whether we make the same changes suggested above.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Did you run a points league,
or did you use categories? Category H2H leagues don’t have the same issues with SP’s(usually).
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by Lloyd Christmas on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
We ran category head to head, 5x5.
I’d have to pull it up again to see what it was. I remember we through Cycles and No HItters up there as “bonus” categories, so we had a ton of ties as a result. It was fun, though, to get the bonus point when you had the right guy in your line up.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
I play in all types of leagues,
but my favorite are category H2H leagues. Although, I’m not a big fan of bonus categories like no hitters, grand slams, etc. I don’t like losing because of dumb luck. But, to each his own.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Jan 31, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Ha ha ha!
Well, in the grand scheme of things, I doubt anyone “lost” a week due to the bonus category, nor do I think it cost anyone the playoffs.
I remember way back when Fantasy Baseball first hit the online realm, and there was a system where you earned like 30 points for a No Hitter (and 20 for a CGSO)… I honestly haven’t played points in so long, but I liked getting the bump when a guy went way above just a complete game.
Sounds like that might be the way points leagues are set up… but like I said, been running the head to head category league so long, I’d really forgotten about points.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Sioux
It’s about time you showed up to the party. Looks like I won’t be able to lay it down on you again this year. You didn’t make it to the Veterans League. Sad, because I liked the verbal sparring we had going on.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 1, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Are we going to try to set up a keeper league or just keep it the same as last season?
by Braden Beaudreau on Feb 1, 2012 1:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
We kicked around keeper last time, so I'll put it to a league vote via email.
We’ll see how many folks are coming back this season (a good indication on the likelihood of a keeper league going forward too), and how many want to play that way. We discussed it last year after the draft, and I think it may shift the draft strategy a little, so needs to be decided before we draft in 2012.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
in
I’m definitely in again this year!
by SoxStephen on Feb 10, 2012 2:48 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
If you're interested in being in multiple leagues
The OTM Veterans league has an opening.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Are we doing a keeper league?
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I think from the last fanpost,
that most people were cool with the keeper league idea.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
I think the infinite pitcher thing was a problem in our league last year...
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Jan 31, 2012 10:50 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
It frequently came down to who took the time to stream the most pitchers.
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This (as a person who did that).
I prefer it being Fantasy Baseball not Fantasy Maximization of Variables Converted to a Point System. I’m not sure how it would work, but I’d like something in the system which would roughly reflect the fact that when you play without a 3B, you’ll probably lose. I’m not sure how that would work, though. A stiff penalty for a day without someone slotted at each fielding position? Innings cap?
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 1, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Starts limits
Each team has a limit of 7-8 starts per competition week. You can run with as many pitchers as you like, but once those starts are eaten up, you get no more stats for starters. This way you have to play your match-ups and a two-week set by say Verlander eats up two starts – which is not really a bad thing. Basically if you end up with 0 pts or even -5 pts for a start its a lost cause and you can’t just filter in another dude to make up for it.
This makes me happy...
… and dismayed at the same time. Does this mean that running the entire Pirates rotation out there is no longer viable?
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 1, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
(j/k)
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 1, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Does ESPN
have weekly starts limits? I know they have limits for the season, but was unaware they had weekly limits.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 1, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Smarts, doesn't it
The sad thing about it is you ended up doing the same thing, even after all your whining about it. ;)
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 1, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
there was a huge problem with the way our league used points to determine who wins
you just figured it out before most of us and I had no real other choice then the try and beat you at your own game. I still think if I had my best pitcher I would have won. MIssing 3 Josh Johnson starts in the finals killed me.
Jeffrey M Melhorn
Still interested
Is there confirmation of two leagues? I was listed for the second one, but there wasn’t too much talk of it after the first league became a keeper.
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We had three leagues last year, so I expect we'll see more than one this year.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Do we have an idea on draft day?
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March 24/25th weekend timeframe
close enough to the start to get a handle on your roster but not so far away that you are waiting long for the season to start
ok that works, will the set up be soon so we can get familiar with everything?
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ESPN is down for maintenance
most probably due to the fact that they will be releasing the game soon
GRS is setting up one of the leagues
which has 16 in it and someone will need to setup the other league if you want it to mirror the first one. Aloha’s got a repeat of the Mirabelli. so out of those 3 there should be spots for most everyone
BZ
I will set up the Keeper league
we should discuss platform, format, rules etc
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 7:44 AM EST up reply actions
I was listed in the second league
If no one else will, I’ll set it up, but someone would need to send me the setup for the first one and I’d have to get a list of the participants in the leagie
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OTM Keeper League
This is the list from the first topic
BobZupcic
German Red Sox
Marisa Ingemi
gizmosandy
wolf9309
kraken613
dsharp
BoldandBrash
nuthinboutnuthin
South Coast Ghost
Sologlub
Bloggy
revived0103
upChuck
Lloyd Christmas
Rogue Nine
Of which I believe dsharp and Kraken still need to RSVP to confirm their interest in maintaining a keeper league team.
I was a bit late in the last post but if you need a player for keeper, I'm available.
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I wasn't in the Mirabelli League last year, just the Varitek. But if they don't return, I'll take it.
There was some confusion because someone in Mirabelli used my exact team name I had in Varitek – “Donald’s Ducks”
I’d change the team name if I get in to avoid confusion. I’d prefer not do keeper simply because I have no idea if that team has anyone worth keeping, but I’ll go along if everyone wants it.
On another note, for those who would be interested
I think it might be fun to do some sort of “Pinstripe Alley vs. OTM” fantasy league, if there’s interest.
by Sologub on Feb 1, 2012 3:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
8 x 8, representing both communities?
I’d be happy to rep OTM against the MFYs.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
That's what I was thinking
I haven’t talked to PSA or anything (not even registered over there) but if there’s enough OTM interest, I’ll see if they’re up for it. I imagine they’ll have to defend their honor.
I have to think the draft would be hilarious...
First 16 picks all play for the Yankees or the Red Sox.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
that would be fun
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Count me in
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 1, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think it could be fun
We could also do something like have the site managers pick teams like the HR derby, forcing them into the awkward position of choosing among us.
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Well for now, anyway, we have
AlohaSox
Gizmosandy
Lloyd Christmas
Marisa
Sologub
And maybe Rogue/Bloggy (not sure from their posts)?
If we get a ton more people we can devise up some way of choosing among them. I’ll go ahead and post our challenge over on PSA later this afternoon/tonight.
Yeah I'm in.
I am Sandy's bitch.
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Yeah, that's fair
I think pretty much everyone on the list so far spends a decent amount of time here (Marisa’s dropped off lately). Like I said, if we get a huge influx of people, including regulars, we can mess with who gets in then.
I still read
I just don’t comment as much useless crap as before. I should be in this.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 3, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
Your comments weren't useless.
I’m the king of that title… endlessly repeating my mantra in the hopes that more people reading will buy in, and by osmosis it will reach Ben…
BLAAAAAAAAAARGH OMFG SIGN STARTERS!!
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
I still want to play with you guys though above all, so if playing against PSA
eliminates that option, I do not want in.
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I hate free agency
I agree with Sandy
I’ll play in both leagues, but would choose to be in the OTM league if I could only be in one.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 3, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I'll play both
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 3, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Put me in the maybe pile.
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This might be a totally separate value add for this concept.
The trash talking we would do when the OTM teams are doing well.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Absolutely.
It would be my honour.
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What a phenomenal idea! (rec'd)
I’d be a horrible representative…but it’s a great idea!
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I'd be willing to take a swing at those bastards
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That's what I like to hear.
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Im in
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 2, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
So Lowdown
What leagues have who? I’m on the fence for a keeper league spot; however, if there’s an open spot, and players are needed, count me in.
Getting killed in the Gedman league was kind of fun and eye-opening last year. :-P
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I'd like to play
What league would I be in?
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Definitely still interested in playing
because being in friends leagues where people stopped playing in mid july was kind of a drag. lol
I'm studying up folks
fit me for ring # 2
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I hate free agency
That probably means you'll be last
since you apparently came into last year knowing nothing and whooped up on everyone
Something to be said for this.
I won an NBA Fantasy League my first or second season playing, mostly because I lucked into Rondo in his first really strong season (and I got him mostly because the other Celtics had all gone off the board before I could draft them and I wanted at least one).
Of course, I know next to nothing about the NBA, so winning a fantasy basketball league was more than a little bizarre. I missed last season’s registration (so I must have won the 2009-2010 campaign?) so I’m “defending” my title this season, and getting destroyed week in and week out. No idea what I’m doing, but tried a little harder to get some knowledge.
Then again, maybe the fact that I drafted Rondo again, and he’s been out so long with that wrist injury, is a contributing factor. (I also got Paul Pierce, and his time missed early in the season hurt my team too.)
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
basketball is way diffrent then baseball
there are many unheard of guys in the league that can help you that arnt names LBJ PP and CP3. Let me know what you need and I can give you a tip on who to look for on your WW
Jeffrey M Melhorn
Ha ha ha!
Thanks… I actually have a buddy here in Honolulu that’s a big NBA guy, so he helped me line up my draft (Kevin Love, David West, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo) and it’s a center heavy league, so I filled that up pretty well.
However, it’s like the lack of knowledge I had the first time around played in my favor (I didn’t hang onto guys that were hurt or underperforming, and often just grabbed the hot hand off waivers) and now I’ve got an expert whispering in my ear (and as a co-manager, so he can see the waiver wire too)… and I’m getting waxed 2-11 this week, and in the bottom four of a 12 team league. 14 team league? Might be 14.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
so very true BZ
if you go back and look at my draft it as awful got lucky with verlander and ells, turned it around in 2nd half of year. this year i will probably lay an egg.
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I hate free agency
Relating to the OTM vs. PSA contest
Lord Duggan on PSA suggested doing it like this:
Spitballing here, but might it be possible to introduce the concept of PSA vs. OTM? So, if there’s 16 teams and you come in first, that’s 16 points for OTM, I come in second so that’s 15 points for PSA, and so on.
Which I like, as it gives more emphasis on the “team” aspect and also more incentive to pick the best players for the contest.
That said, I am not qualified to judge everyone’s fantasy baseball skill, so we could either vote or have someone who is decide who should be on the team. Our current interest roster is:
AlohaSox
Gizmosandy
Lloyd Christmas
Marisa
Sologub
Rogue
upCHUCK
And maybe Bloggy.
I'd be confident with that squad for OTM...
I see a 16-15-14-13-12-11-10-9 sweep for OTM with that crew ;)
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My fantasy baseball skills are limited.
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I think I should be in this, yup
So vote for me
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 6, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'm interested...
But if someone is more interested (like Marisa seems to be), then I can give up my spot on the current interest roster.
Nah we need 8 people
So with Brogshan that would be 8, assuming Bloggy is ok with sitting out. And I think it would be a pretty formidable team.
I am more than willing to give up my spot.
HAVE AT, GOOD SIR!
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KICK SOME PSA ASS! :)
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Suddenly, I feel like I understand the pressure Carl Crawford feels...
… I mean, I’ve always done well in my home leagues, but this will be the big time. This will be Boston against New York. What if my OBP ends the season under .300??
Looking forward to having a little fun with this, and representing OTM!
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Dude, you'll be fine :)
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Yup I want in
I wanna beat those people
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 6, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I'm game if people are still needed
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If this is the case,
should we do a Roto league instead of H2H?
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 7, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Still definitely interested in joining one of the OTM leagues
I believe the idea was to have mirrored rules between the 2 leagues? I personally prefer H2H Categories over Points.
Hi ho, Duke!
by The Duke of Silver on Feb 6, 2012 7:28 PM EST reply actions
You and I
were on the list for the second league. I’ve heard nada since :)
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I can look up the list from the first thread
Will just be up to someone to be the commish
You guys can do categories, but I think the vet league will do points
hey Bob
sorry man I have been bothering sandy with my request to play this season. Is there any room I would be more then happy to play and if you need a Commisioner I can do that too. I will play in any league but I would prefer if I could play in the keeper league or at least one of the leagues that Llyod Christmas is i. We have some unfinished business. Springfield Sioux
runner up 2011 OTM Veritek
Jeffrey M Melhorn
And there were technically three leagues last year...
… though perhaps since I was such a lousy commissioner, the Mirabelli League wasn’t recognized officially. We ran a head to head categories style, so I’m not sure the leagues all have to have the same set up.
I reached out to the managers in Mirabelli to determine what we wanted to count, which works as long as you do it before the draft. We’ll probably tweak a few things for 2012.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
lets play ball!
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Let's start now
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 6, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
The Leagues
Ok Here are the Leagues as I currently have them
OTM Vets (Commish: GRS)
BobZupcic
German Red Sox
Marisa Ingemi
gizmosandy
wolf9309
kraken613
dsharp
BoldandBrash
nuthinboutnuthin
South Coast Ghost
Sologlub
Bloggy
revived0103
upChuck
Lloyd Christmas
Rogue Nine
OTM #2 (Commish: ??)
dennet
brogshan
Rick Bentsen
Conor Duffy
NJ Native
Bento Box
The Duke of Silver
sgSox
BHeebs
SoxStephen
Superdavybpy
B_Edelman
GroundRuleTriple90
Braden B.
Raj
18-1
Mirabelli League 2012 (Commish: AlohaSox)
AlohaSox
TheLoneDavid?
others
If we want the two prime leagues to be exact then we have to decide that
Discussion was to have the OTM Vet league be
- Keeper
- H2H Points
- Starts Limit
Two "prime" leagues?
Damn… Mirabelli League really wasn’t taken seriously, was it?
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Well it WAS named after Doug Mirabelli :P
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Well, Tek and Gedman were taken...
… so, I should have used the Saltalamacchia League? Fisk??
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
Fisk certainly would have been taken more seriously :P
Sorry man. But to quote Peanut (The Jeff Dunham character)
“Oh, now how could I pass that up? You threw a slow ball down the middle of the plate, I had to fuckin’ swing!”
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Well Fisk was proposed, but didn't pass since he finished his career with the White Sox...
I guess the idea was Mirabelli was Wake’s personal catcher all those years. Besides, Mirabelli was one of the 25.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
True
Coulda been worse. Coulda picked Cash. :)
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I can take the commish position (I'd already volunteered)
And I want the setup to be the same for the league as the vet league :)
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I'm all for having the same rules so OTM1
But that’s because I want to play in a keeper league :)
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Agreed
Would love a keeper.
Hi ho, Duke!
by The Duke of Silver on Feb 7, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Also agreed
I’ve been dying to get in a keeper
by superdaveyboy on Feb 8, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
I like the keeper idea however
I am in a league with people that were not in my league from last season. Will I be able to keep certain players that may have been on another team in a diffrent league as well as my team? The H2H points and SP limit are hand in hand. Either you have the points h2h with a limit or have catagories with no SP limit. With catagories it will hurt you just as much as help you by streaming SP into you starting lineup. While catagories like Starts and K’s may be effected by massive amounts of SP your WHIP/ERA/ K:BB/ L could all be negitive from it. I just would also like to point out that there are more catagories to use then the standard 9. I played in a league last season where we use 20 cats.
Jeffrey M Melhorn
I think the concept is you start the keeper format this year.
We kicked this around in our league as well, last year… I think you have to decide the keeper role before the draft, as it can change your draft strategy.
I thought we’d never win it all. And then we went down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004, and I thought it was the end of the world.
Wait ’til THIS year!
IS that where we're doin' em?
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*noddles*
I suppose I should get with GRS then and get them set up. If no one in my league has an issue with me as the commish.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 7, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Do you need any accounts to be able to play in ESPN?
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Don't have to pay anything
You do have to sign up for their free user account.
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I agree, ESPN is good for setting starts limits,
but I don’t agree with the interface being better.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 7, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
I also agree with ESPN.
I think the draft interface for ESPN is better unless Yahoo stepped their game up this year.
I've always preferred Yahoo
Except for the draft, maybe it will be better on my new computer, but on my old one, the applet wouldn’t load, I had to sit there hitting refresh over and over and over again until someone caught and connected and I was in finally in the 6th round pissed as hell.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 8, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
I prefer Yahoo as well.
But why such a hard line, Marisa?
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
I really do not want to do ESPN
I tried their system before and hated it
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 8, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
agreed buddy, agreed
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In the other fanpost I asked whether everybody was cool with the keeper idea for the veterans league. The question was aked on Jan 11. 2 guys havent answered yet: kraken and dsharp . I think if you cant answer a question in a month you seem unfit to participate in a (hopefully) very active keeper league.
So those participating in the keeper league. Do you agree with kicking those 2 and replacing them with someone else?
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I vote keeper league for the veteran league on Yahoo
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 8, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
may have just been that they didn't care if it was a keeper or not
say if they don’t respond here in a day or so? Both certainly have spent time posting on the site, so that seems fair
I did ask the 5 people, who didnt respond to the question after a couple of days again, but i like your suggestion.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
ah ok, must've missed that
yeah, definitely DON’T want to end up with people who won’t stick through past the end
Of course, if they don't respond here it may just be that the fanposts aren't on the front page right now
At least they aren’t for me. SBN has been very unreliable this week I feel.
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So since we wanna get the ball rolling we need to make some decisions regarding plattform, rules, number of keepers etc.
But lets get organized and do one after the other. I think the general concensus is a h2h points league with daily lineup changes and weekly matchups. (protest if you disagree)
So the first question is:
1. Do you want to play with a restriction on Innings Pitched / Number of Starts per week?
Why is that the first question? If the answer is yes we might be limited to a specific platform. Last year it was not possible to limit starts of IP on yahoo. So if playing on yahoo is more important than the limit in IP is, you might wanna vote no.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 12:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
My take
1. I prefer Yahoo.
However, I’ll play on either site, with just about any settings. As long as you don’t add luck based stats(no hitters, grand slams, hit for the cycle, etc…), or go to weekly lineup changes, I’m good.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
can we not count the quality start?
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Quality starts are okay, in my opinion.
I wouldn’t consider them lucky, considering how often they happen.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think last year complete games added extra points
not a luck stat in my book though. I mean grand slams and no hitters generate a ton of points without dishing out extra points.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
exactly
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
I like the limited number of starts a lot
innings pitched limit I don’t like. I feel like that’s just going about it wrong.
Then, I’ve never played on ESPN- only Yahoo and CBS. Some people seem to hate ESPN, so maybe it’s awful. I wasn’t enamored with Yahoo.
1. Yes
I’ve come to terms with ESPN’s platform, it’s got a bookmark now so I won’t forget about it. Good play is more important to me than platform.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 8, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
I've never played ESPN
But when OTM used CBS two years I ago, I really didn’t like it. I’m used Yahoo! pretty much exclusively otherwise.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 8, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yahoo or bust
so no
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 8, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Not necessarily
Just because Yahoo didn’t have starts limits last year, doesn’t mean they won’t have it this year. I run a keeper league in Yahoo, so when they get their fantasy baseball up and running, I’ll report whether or not they have starts limits.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Well
Even though I prefer Yahoo, that preference isn’t great enough to keep me out of the Veterans League.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Ideally, yes
I’ve never used ESPN actually, and my other two fantasy leagues will both be on Yahoo, so it would be nice to keep everything on the same site.
But in the end, I would sacrifice some convenience if it means not having to see teams sacrifice some of their position player slots in order to stream a start by Ross Ohlendorf.
by South Coast Ghost on Feb 8, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
I guess you've never played AL or NL only leagues.
Because using guys like Francis happens all the time.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
We Have 11 Votes
9 yes
1 no
1 Yahoo > limit starts
since 9 is already the majority we will play with limited starts that means maybe no yahoo, but we gotta wait to see whether yahoo offers a feature to limit starts.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 3:01 AM EST up reply actions
Yes.
And okay, seeing that you only have to sing up for their free account, I don’t mind ESPN.
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I don't think she means it that way.
I think she simply means she won’t take part if it’s not Yahoo, not that we have to do it her way.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
If I have no choice I may do it still
I’m playing in the vertern’s league or the PSA vs OTM one, one of the other or both, but one of them better be Yahoo.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 8, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
You prolly cant have all your platform, point rules and keeper rules wishes anyway
If the majority wants Yahoo, we’ll play on Yahoo, even though i dislike it. If the majority wants limited IP/Pitcher Starts and Yahoo doesnt offer this, Yahoo is out of the race.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 2:39 AM EST up reply actions
Okay
Maybe my earlier post was wrong. ;)
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 7:50 AM EST up reply actions
To get owned.
;)
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 8, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Question number 2 is draft date.
I think an online snake draft is pretty much the general consesus (protest in reply if you disagree).
The Season starts Wednesday March 28th. I think the first week of H2H play will therefor be a long week (March 28th to April 8th). (I’d multiply limited number of start/ip by 1.5 and round that number up if XX.5)
So i think the draft should be in the Week before start of the season. So we have a good timeframe from Friday March 16th to Sunday March 25th.
2a) please name dates you can attend the online draft
2b) prefered draft start time in EST (keep in mind a draft takes somewhere between 1.5 to 3 hours)
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 3:11 AM EST reply actions
The 17th is St. Patrick's Day.
2a) In turn the 16th or 17th will probably not be that great for some of us in the states (including myself). In general would prefer not to do Fridays or Saturdays.
2b) Any weekday after 5:30pm. Sundays any time after noon.
I’m voting for Sunday the 18th or 25th in the afternoon/evening. Send money to my super PAC if you agree.
Sunday the 25th is my vote
7 PM or later would be ideal, but I realize that’s probably tough for you, German, so I’ll try to keep whatever free. If that doesn’t work, I can really only do tuesday or wednesday nights most of the time.
Well a good time for you guys will most likely be a bad time for me
but i’m only 1 guy of 16 and will just manage to be there even if 7 PM Sunday means 1AM monday for me.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
My vote
I would be able to do anytime on these dates; March 17,18,23, 24, or 25. Either Sunday, mid afternoon to early evening would be ideal.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 7:49 AM EST up reply actions
any day except March 25
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 9, 2012 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
so far the 25th seems like the front runner
It will be extremly tough to find a date where all 16 can attend. The goal is to find the date and time were the highest number of ppl can attend.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
pretty funny considering marisa's post just above you ;)
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That was totally on purpose
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 9, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Nope just fits my busy schedule the best
although I suppose I could do the 18th….just like it to be closer to the actual season
I can do any day
The later the better though, after 5:30pm Eastern would be ideal.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Around 6:00 pm eastern
Would be best for me
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2a) Any days except Fridays and Saturdays, when I’m most likely out
2b) After 7pm is preferred, but not too late please, especially if it’s during the week.
by South Coast Ghost on Feb 9, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
I would prefer a Friday or a Saturday so i can just go to bed after the draft. But i understand that Fridays and Saturdays are evenings on which you dont want to spend you time doing a fantasy draft. A sunday seems like the best day of the week to do it and with 1.5 months notice ppl should be able to attend, if they wanna play in a highly active and competitive league.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Just to make it official - kraken and dsharp
kraken and dsharp, you guys havent answered the question whether you want to participate in the veterans keeper league or not in over a month. Your silence might have been some form of agreement. Anyway I’ll give you a 3 day deadline untill sunday 12 am (is noon 12 am or pm? I’ll always forget. why do you count 12 hours twice anyway? the day has 24 hour so count to 24, silly americans ;) ) . If you dont answer within these 3 days you will be replaced by someone else. Do we a waiting list?
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 1:57 PM EST reply actions
thx
and 12 AM Sunday would be from Saturday to Sunday right?
You have silly measurements, still love you guys. :)
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 9, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
is that where the mile came from?
does that mean that Roman legions took 5.28 ft steps? I’m picturing a legion of not-particularly-tall people doing that, and in my head, it looks a lot like Monty Python’s ministry of silly walks.
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Would that be a Roman legion in Africa ...
… or a European legion?
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 9, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
I think the actual length has varied over the years
so I doubt it correlated to 5280 feet exactly back then – just where the “mile” came from
If I recall
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 9, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing personal against Raj
but didn’t he more or less abandon his team last season n our league?
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Good point
He scores high in the “veteranness” scale and is on here a ton…….so I’d say brogshan and AlohaSox should replace dsharp and kraken613 and move those guys to OTM #2
aloha seems like a good guy
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
o -ok, I did not know why or what I have nothing personal against him
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I hate free agency
Just setup a league on the 2012 Yahoo
no pitching limits on starts or innings – only innings minimum – same as last year
So I guess the question is, is it worth it to switch to ESPN for starts limits
Or is it better to tweak the stats to make the pitchers less valuable, if that’s even possible considering the pitcher streaming tactic.
The way I figure
even if you lessen the stats for pitchers you will still have streaming just to accumulate points and if one person does it everyone will naturally join in. I guess you could severely limit bench spots, but then you hurt the flexibility. The only other option would be to make sure a bad start really hurt – like serious negative points so the chancy pitchers wouldn’t get used as much.
With all that said, I really like ESPN better anyway and don’t see the big deal switching over when we can handle this problem easily
hate that idea
is it possible to specify the amount of pitching bench spots and position bench spots separately? That could make streaming less appealing as you’d have to drop a pitcher to pick up a pitcher. I want a league where it doesn’t make any sense for someone to be fielding a team without a shortstop (for example). That’s my main priority.
Assuming we use ESPN
Will the limits on weekly acquisitions still be in place? Since starts will have a cap, do we need weekly move limits?
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing that does is keep
people from just randomly grabbing players to keep them in waivers for everyone else and I’m sure we can police that in-house
with 16 teams, who will be left to pick up
ha!
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
I'd still like a limit
I dunno, I like limits. They make the strategy more interesting to me. Not a deal-breaker or anything though for me. Maybe a higher one. What was it last year? 5?
I'd say 10
Streaming SP’s has already been taken care of with the starts limit.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
is 2 dl spots the norm, or can that be expanded to 3?
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 9, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Just go with ESPN
I prefer Yahoo, but to limit streaming, ESPN seems to be the way to go. Marisa is the only one who really hates the idea of using ESPN. She’ll just have to get over her hang up, and join the majority. Maybe the OTM vs. PSA league can use Yahoo, but from reading the comments on PSA, they seem to prefer ESPN as well.
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 9, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree
If Yahoo isnt offering limiting starts its just not the plarform for our league. A half arse solution with limited bench spots, adjusting the point system etc just isnt the way to go ihmo.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 10, 2012 2:41 AM EST up reply actions
If everyone else uses ESPN i will but I will complain all year.
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Where Am I on the List?
I’ve not been paying attention as much due to school work and a small promotion at work; however, I was curious where I was on the list. Waiting list or am I already included?
Personally don’t care either way, ESPN or Yahoo doesn’t matter to me.
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Can we go ahead and have the Commishes
Start up the leagues and we can take league discussion into the league?
Seems we have come to grips with ESPN so we could have GRS and Rick B. start the leauges up and send the invites so we know who is where – then tackle the rest of the setup within the leagues
Just an idea as this post will not last forever and its fairly tedious to maneuver through
Could whoever is in my league email me
so that I can send out the invites. My email (And yeah, I don’t care if y’all see it :P ) is rickbentsen@rickbentsen.com
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I just created the league
Everybody on this list:
OTM Vets (Commish: GRS)
BobZupcic
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Marisa Ingemi
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wolf9309
kraken613
dsharp
BoldandBrash
nuthinboutnuthin
South Coast Ghost
Sologlub
Bloggy
revived0103
upChuck
Lloyd Christmas
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please send me an email so i can invite you:
jerome.baarhs@googlemail.com
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 10, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions
E-Mail Sent Sir
Granted from my work address; however, my personal e-mail address is in the e-mail. :-)
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Hi Raj
you are not on the list, sorry. Maybe there will be 2 spots open by sunday 12pm.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 10, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Aww Phooey
I mis-read that. Well let me know! :-)
Guess I need to be more active here, lol.
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I'll be gone for today
i will sent the invites to those who send me a mail tomorrow morning.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 10, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
email sent
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by Marisa Ingemi on Feb 10, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
email sent
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by BoldandBrash on Feb 10, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Sent
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by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 10, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
looking at that lineup again, its going to be so tough
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 11, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
I sent out the invites to everyone
4 guys are still missing,
When you send me an email, please also tell me your OTM nickname, because i already got mail from 2 or 3 ppl who arent on the list.
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 11, 2012 3:12 AM EST up reply actions
GRS
What settings did you use so I can set the second league up the same way?
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The only rules we already agreed upon
16 Teams
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by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 10, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
S'what I needed to know :)
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OTM #2
dennet
brogshan
Rick Bentsen
Conor Duffy
NJ Native
Bento Box
The Duke of Silver
sgSox
BHeebs
SoxStephen
Superdavybpy
B_Edelman
GroundRuleTriple90
Braden B.
Raj
18-1
If you are on the above list, you are in the second OTM league. Please email me at rickbentsen@rickbentsen.com and I will send you an invite :)
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by Rick Bentsen on Feb 10, 2012 3:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Oh sweet! New People! :-P
Rick I’ll forward you what I sent GRS :)
Thanks!
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by Rick Bentsen on Feb 10, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
Silly Q
ESPN or Yahoo! league?
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ESPN
BOth leagues are ESPN so we can do identical formats for both leagues.
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by Rick Bentsen on Feb 10, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I'm about to email you as I type this but I have to create an ESPN account first, right?
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Invites sent to:
Raj
BentoBox
B_Edelman
I have had one person email me but not tell me who he was. The rest of ya need to get your emails in to me at rickbentsen@rickbentsen.com so I can get you invited!
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by Rick Bentsen on Feb 11, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
And brogshan
Author, Dawn of a New Age and The Blademaster
CO, USS Callisto
Avid Red Sox fan :)
by Rick Bentsen on Feb 11, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks! I've joined.
My team name is Team Box. Sounds intimidating. Ha!
When life gives you questions, Google has answers.
Just emailed you!
Thanks for setting this up, Rick. Should be a lot of fun.
Never been below 3rd in a league, let’s see what I can do in a 16 team-er.
Hi ho, Duke!
by The Duke of Silver on Feb 12, 2012 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
invite sent
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CO, USS Callisto
Avid Red Sox fan :)
by Rick Bentsen on Feb 12, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
De nada :)
Author, Dawn of a New Age and The Blademaster
CO, USS Callisto
Avid Red Sox fan :)
by Rick Bentsen on Feb 12, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
OTM #2
SO far:
brogshan
Rick Bentsen
Bento Box
The Duke of Silver
BHeebs
B_Edelman
Raj
THese members of OTM #2 have had invites sent. I’ve not heard from the other 9 players. If I haven’t heard from you, please email me at rickbentsen@rickbentsen.com to get set up in the game :)
Author, Dawn of a New Age and The Blademaster
CO, USS Callisto
Avid Red Sox fan :)
by Rick Bentsen on Feb 12, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in
OTM Veteran’s League, Lloyd’s Team.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions
We are still missing about 4 in the Vets league
GET ON so we can have some good discussion about rules, etc. oh wait – its the weekend? I have no life
I think it's a good idea,
if everyone posts what league they’re in and their team name after they sign up. This will ensure that the right people are in each league.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
OTM Veteran's League, Nuthinbout Baseball
Only 43 days and an hour until the draft!
The Year of Extreme Opinions
BLAAAAAAARGH OMFG SIGN STARTERS!!
I apologize if this post has offended you in any way. Please retroactively ignore it. Thank you for your consideration.
by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 11, 2012 6:49 PM EST reply actions
german, can you re send the invite none of the links in the email work
it says copy and paste the link in the browser and that doesnt work either
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
driving me nuts
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
its not working and its really pissing me off like really bad
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
by gizmosandy on Feb 11, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The first page
Has the AVenue Q song…
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CO, USS Callisto
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by Rick Bentsen on Feb 11, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
can someone please email me the link damn it
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
still does not work :(
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
I'll try sending you the link
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
thank you, is there any way someone can type it out in an email?
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
Sent
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
I just sent you another email
This time I just sent you the address, not the link.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
the weird thing is this
i created my espn profile yesterday
if i am logged into espn before clicking the link, once i click the link it goes slow and then says cannot connect
if i am not logged into espn and then i click the link, it takes me to the login and then goes REALLY slow and nothing happens
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
What browser are you using, if I might ask?
If you have more than one on your computer, try another one.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
i tried 3 computers, same thing
do you think its because i just signed up for the account recently (yesterday)
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
That shouldn't be a problem.
Same browser on each computer? I know if I have issues with Firefox, I’ll try using Google Chrome, and vice versa.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Have you signed up for ESPN yet?
If you haven’t created a free ESPN account, that might be the problem.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
youre the only one it doesnt work for
do you have a different email?
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 11, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
well if nothing works you might wanna try setting up a new email account somewhere
I’ll go to bed now, 2 am here, but dont worry we’ll figure this out.
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 11, 2012 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
ok
thank you and lloyd for the efforts, i am thankful
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
No problem at all
It’s of the utmost importance to get you in the league. So I can beat up on you. ;)
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
german, i made a new email
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
I'll try forwarding you the link again
Maybe it will work. If not, German can send it to you again.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
I have a feeling
It isn’t the link, or email address. I think it’s either your browser, or antivirus settings.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
got my son working here with me
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
Good
I hope you get in soon.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
resent invite to that email
I really doubt its the email address but i thought instead of yahoo.com you chose another host ;)
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 12, 2012 6:55 AM EST up reply actions
stupid thing, tried at multiple computers
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
I'm about to break one of 3 computers
with a rolling pin
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
i have used more profanity today than in last year and a half
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
It's all good. Nothing to get stressed about.
Still over a month to the draft. I bet if GRSF re-invites you to the league it will work.
At least this way...
… there’s a chance I won’t lose to you.
The Year of Extreme Opinions
BLAAAAAAARGH OMFG SIGN STARTERS!!
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Feb 11, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Just joined up
thought I had before, but had been in a hurry and forgot to actually click the “accept” thing. Ooops.
I fooled around for 10 minutes trying to change my team name
Before realizing I hadn’t gone back to check the obscure “I’m in!” box.
I am Sandy's bitch
We Are Because You Were
@WadePSU
I'm in. Named it my usual "Donald's Ducks" seeing as this is my only league.
and the team name hadn’t been taken yet.
GERMAN PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT GIVE AWAY MY SPOT
PLENTY OF TIME TO GET FIXED, I BEG YOU
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
He wouldn't do that to you.
Unless of course, I hit the Powerball tonight. ;)
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
my son says too many redirects
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
Even when using the link in the original email?
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Sandy,
Can you just go to the ESPN fantasy site and click “Baseball” and see if you can join the league from there?
I isn't like yahoo in that way,
at least from what I’ve gathered. If there was a league ID and password, then it would be easy. I’m not seeing that anywhere in the league settings.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
*It
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
There is an ESPN fantasy helpline to call, Sandy.
1-888-549-ESPN
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 10:00 PM EST reply actions
my son just called them, still working on it
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
Here is the link to the league office
I don’t know if it will let you in, but it’s worth a try.
http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=17748
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 11, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions
German can you please resend
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
thanks
sand man
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
i just sent another invite
i was asleep while you went through all these efforts and dont worry i wont give your spot away
but you could also try using googlemail, or any other host because both your emails are on yahoo
))<>((
by German Red Sox Fan on Feb 12, 2012 6:57 AM EST up reply actions
that worked, thank you I am in now
The 2011 Over the Monster Gedman League Fantasy Baseball Champion
I hate free agency
Missing two people in the Veterans League
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 8:05 AM EST reply actions
Has Kraken responded at all?
Should I just go ahead and sign up for league 2?
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I think kraken is out.
If you haven’t already signed up for league 2, I would hold off. You have already been mentioned as his possible replacement.
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"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
If AlohaSox doesn't want to replace Kraken,
you appear to be next in line.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Has a decision been made on the last spot?
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I just sent Bloggy an email
Letting him know he needs to send you an email for an invite, German.
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 9:32 AM EST reply actions
No problem
"Man you are one pathetic loser. No offense." - Lloyd Christmas
"To every complex problem, there is an answer that is simple, easy to understand and wrong." – H. L. Mencken
by Lloyd Christmas on Feb 13, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Any other openings?
This thread is dense with info. I took a year off from fantasy last year for the first time in nearly a decade, and I’ve already got the itch back. So if there are openings in any of these leagues, keeper or not, regardless of format, I’ll throw my hat in.
by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Feb 14, 2012 1:30 PM EST reply actions
I am probably out.
Thats cool, I transferred to the University I wanted to go to and forgot about looking for more information about this. Can’t wait to watch some games once the seasons starts though!
I love Lester, Pedroia, and Gonzo!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
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