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Subject: RIBC 2016 - preliminary steps
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Tue, Feb 16, 2016, 16:28
I have sent out emails to the 16 managers who have qualified for the RIBC this year. I'm still waiting to hear back from a few of those people.
I have also sent out a general inquiry to everyone who participated in one of the RIBC leagues last year, plus a number of others who participated in past years, plus a few others. At this point, I just want to get a preliminary count - before deciding how many leagues to aim for, and how to stack them.
So, if you have played before, please check your email. Look in your spam folder if you don't see it. Regardless, if you are interested in participating in a qualifying league this year, please send an email to me at davehall@rotoguru2.com
If you want to be included this year, you should be aware of the following general requirements:
1. You need to be reachable by email. When we make league assignments - probably in early March - we need to be sure we can reach you to get you registered at your league site and at Draftime.
2. The drafts will mostly take place during the second half of March. You should generally be available in the window from March 10-April 1. The MLB season begins on April 3. We will use Draftime.com for the slow draft. These drafts typically take around 2-3 weeks to complete.
Once I get a better head count, I'll follow-up with more details.
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| 1 | RoboGuru
ID: 23152129
Tue, Feb 16, 2016, 18:28
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I have done RIBC in the past and would again if there is an opening.
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| 2 | Slizz
ID: 52001222
Tue, Feb 16, 2016, 18:32
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As stated in the email...I'm definitely in!
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| 3 | maspero
ID: 55152173
Wed, Feb 17, 2016, 05:14
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see 2. :)
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| 4 | Taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Feb 17, 2016, 07:50
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same as Slizz.....As stated in the email...I'm definitely in!
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| 5 | MattG
ID: 11301710
Wed, Feb 17, 2016, 11:30
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Replied to email, 100% in.
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| 6 | ksoze
ID: 271212719
Wed, Feb 17, 2016, 17:46
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Replied to the email and in.
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| 7 | Dave R
SuperDude
ID: 3010361110
Wed, Feb 17, 2016, 23:18
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replied and in
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| 8 | JeffG
ID: 145191619
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 14:52
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In case the email is not getting thru. I am in!!
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| 9 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 14:57
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I've gotten a few responses to my first email, but not very many. I have a feeling that many of the emails I sent out went to spam. I've also learned that many of you did reply, but the emails never came through to me. Apparently, there was a disturbance in the email force.
As of this moment, here is the list of initial responders who said they are in:
Beebop
Blue Hen
BMD
Da Bomb
Dave R
filthy
GO
gramazins
Guru
holt
jasonprof
jaydog
jdrenbarger
JeffG
Judy
kdl212
Khahan
ksoze
Kyle
loki
mailedfoot
maspero
MattG
Meatwads
Nerf
Perm Dude
RoboGuru
Rotoguru Jr
slizz
taxman
Tilt23
Toral
Tosh
twilson
Uptown Bombers
Wiggs
wolfer
ywk
Here are four responders who said they are out:
coldwater coyotes
evan
Philsphan
reeb
I have not heard from the rest. If you are listed below, please respond here. And send me another email, just to make sure I have your correct email address.
Allen
artforthehall
Bean
Better Off Red
Boozer
C1-NRB
Crack Babies
damoose
Donkey Hunter
drussell743
Fisher Cats
Fosten
GoatLocker
graydog
gurudan
jKaye
louky
MBT
McKitrick
Mike V
mjd
mmikulka
point2bac
PuNk42AE
RJ
Rob
s R
Seattle Zen
SparkyAnne
tony
Valkyrie
Vampire Weekend
WG
youngroman
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| 10 | Uptown Bombers
ID: 38261518
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 14:58
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Please count me in for this year. I replied to the first email and just replied to the second, but just covering all bases.
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| 11 | Bean
ID: 41052279
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 15:36
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I am in for minor league too, responded to your mail but did not save it.
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| 12 | Matt G
ID: 922113
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 16:22
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Phew glad you got my last email
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| 13 | Seattle Zen
ID: 521232117
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 18:23
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I did respond, I guess mine got tangled in that email disturbance. I'm in. Thank you.
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| 15 | Fosten
ID: 251391118
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 21:58
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In. Replied to email previously. Same as above.
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| 16 | Khahan
ID: 51120619
Sun, Feb 21, 2016, 23:11
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I talked to crack babies...he's in. said he replied.
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| 17 | youngroman
ID: 57047243
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 04:02
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I'm in.
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| 18 | Boozer
ID: 561361823
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 09:52
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in
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| 19 | PuNk42AE
ID: 5818229
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 10:09
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I had replied saying I would be in also.
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| 20 | Sparkyanne
ID: 451572211
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 12:57
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I did respond to your e-mail but it must have gotten lost. I am in. I will also e-mail you again
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| 21 | mjd
ID: 21110120
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 13:05
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Also a lost email.
In please
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| 22 | artforthehall
ID: 451282212
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 13:28
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I would like to be in again this year. I placed 9th in the AAA league last year, so AA for me.
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| 23 | louky
ID: 541292212
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 13:30
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I'm in
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| 24 | mmikulka
ID: 33102213
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 14:00
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I'm in (also had sent an email that must have been lost)
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| 25 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 14:13
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I'm up to 54 total acceptances (including the top RIBC league). We need 64 to completely fill four 16-team leagues.
Here's the updated list of those from whom I do not yet have a response:
Allen
Better Off Red
damoose
drussell743
Fisher Cats
GoatLocker
gurudan
jKaye
McKitrick
Mike V
point2bac
Rob
s R
WG
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| 26 | MikeV
ID: 58157716
Mon, Feb 22, 2016, 16:35
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I'm in
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| 27 | holt
ID: 2116230
Tue, Feb 23, 2016, 01:06
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No Evan? This is at least the second time that a champ declined the chance to defend his title. Bummer.
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| 28 | gurudan
ID: 3743521
Tue, Feb 23, 2016, 09:36
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sorry i just replied to your first request. yes i will participate
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| 29 | blue hen
ID: 10354414
Tue, Feb 23, 2016, 10:55
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WG is in (and claims to have emailed 3 times - likely story).
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| 30 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Feb 23, 2016, 12:00
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[27] Evan has twins due in March - so obviously, he is no longer in control of his life. Hopefully we can get him back next year.
We now have 59 acceptances. I have not yet heard from the following six:
Allen
damoose
drussell743
GoatLocker
McKitrick
Rob
If we get five yesses from that list, we'll have four full leagues. That's unlikely, as three of those people sat out last year.
In any event, it looks like we'll have four leagues again this year. If we have any openings left, we can fill them with duplicate teams, if needed.
If you have not played before would like to be on a waiting list, please post in this thread, and provide an email address.
If you are already playing in an RIBC league and have a friend who might enjoy it, ask him/her.
Regardless, note that the drafts will mostly take place during the second half of March. You should generally be available in the window from March 10-April 1. The MLB season begins on April 3. We will use Draftime.com for the slow draft. These drafts typically take around 2-3 weeks to complete.
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| 31 | Species
ID: 150272712
Tue, Feb 23, 2016, 17:03
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Emailed to say that I am in for a return visit.
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| 32 | blue hen
ID: 10354414
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 09:56
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I just texted Twarpy. Anyone know how to get hold of Athletics Guy (aka Machiavelli)?
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| 33 | Nerfherders
ID: 161121811
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 12:48
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It's early enough to consider changes to the league seeding formats for four teams vs. five teams. Last year we kept two AAA teams, but other alternatives would be two AA teams, one AAA team, or going with four levels - A, AA, AAA, RIBC. I'm not sure how all of that would fit as far as moving up and down, but I would volunteer to work out a plan to do that.
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| 34 | Khahan
ID: 171592411
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 12:59
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I know I'm not in the ribc but since all leagues still use the same rules there's something I'd like to bring up.
Saves is a very narrow category. Its easy to manage in 10 and even 12 team leagues. But when you start getting into leagues the size of ribc they can be problematic. Closer changes due to injury usually means the fastest on the draw benefits. Is there any interest in opening the Saves category to Save + Holds. This would presumably open up the very limited market and make a whole category much less volatile and susceptible to injuries, committees, or poor performance. Saves stands out because it truly is different from the other 10 categories. No other category has such a narrow focus with a rules-driven small pool.
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| 35 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 18:23
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[34] This idea broached a couple seasons ago, and although I thought it might make sense (for some of the reasons you articulated), it was fairly soundly defeated.
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| 36 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 18:24
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[33] Feel free to make a suggestion. At this point, I haven't made any final decisions on league stacking.
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| 37 | mjd
ID: 21110120
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 21:35
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Adding saves plus holds totally eliminates punting that category.
I never tried it, but it's been used successfully in the past.
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| 38 | Meatwads
ID: 181121414
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 21:46
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I agree 100% with Khahan. I feel the saves category completely overvalues closers. There are several setup men that are just as good or better than the closers, as shown year after year by the turnover.
As far as saves go in the RIBC, the part that bothers me the most is the FACT that I'm forced to reach for a closer (usually 2) if I want to compete in saves. And without question there are always better hitting and SP options available at that time.
I know I didn't really add much to the conversation but I fully support changing to S+HD.
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| 39 | Thumqer
ID: 48151419
Wed, Feb 24, 2016, 22:39
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Hi - I've sent an email and hope to join in! It sounds like a bunch of fun!
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| 40 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 09:34
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We have 61 managers so far. Just three more needed.
If you thought you had responded to play this year and your name is not listed below, please let me know ASAP.
artforthehall
Bean
Beebop
Better Off Red
Blue Hen
BMD
Boozer
C1-NRB
Crack Babies
Da Bomb
Dave R
filthy
Fosten
GO
gramazins
graydog
Guru
gurudan
holt
jasonprof
jaydog
jdrenbarger
JeffG
Judy
kdl212
Khahan
ksoze
Kyle
loki
louky
mailedfoot
maspero
MattG
Meatwads
Mike V
mjd
mmikulka
Nerf
Perm Dude
PuNk42AE
RJ
RoboGuru
Rotoguru Jr
s R
Seattle Zen
slizz
SparkyAnne
Species
taxman
Thumqer
Tilt23
Toral
Tosh
twilson
Uptown Bombers
Valkyrie
WG
Wiggs
wolfer
youngroman
ywk
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| 41 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 11:07
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I just posted some thoughts on alternatives for stacking four leagues. If you have opinions, please comment in that thread.
http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/read.pl?board=base&thread=20349
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| 42 | Jordanski
ID: 416542822
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 14:05
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I'm in
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| 43 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 15:44
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[42] Jordanski - unless you post an email address (or send me an email at davehall@rotoguru2.com), you're not "in".
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| 44 | Judy
ID: 35493114
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 20:17
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I would LOVE to have saves + holds.
Agree that saves is too narrow a category, devalues set up men which is now a hugely important category/strategy for a real manger on the field, prevents those quickest to the news from grabbing a "new" closer before anyone else even realizes it. Set up men also give you K's and now could give much more!!
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| 45 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 21:43
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Rules recap from 2015:
# Teams: 16
Scoring Type: Rotisserie
Player Universe: All baseball
Max Acquisitions for Entire Season: No maximum
Max Trades for Entire Season: No maximum
Trade End Date: August 28, 2015 12PM ET
Allow Draft Pick Trades: Yes
Waiver Time: 1 days
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Can't Cut List Provider: None
Trade Reject Time: 1
Trade Review: Commissioner (four veto votes will trigger a full vote)
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Max Games Played: 162 per slot, enforced by position
Max Innings Pitched: 1350
Lineup changes: Daily - Lock Individually at Scheduled Gametime
Roster Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, CI, MI, OF, OF, OF, OF, Util, SP, RP, P, P, P, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN
Batters Stat Categories: Runs (R), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), On-base Percentage (OBP), Slugging Percentage (SLG)
Pitchers Stat Categories: Wins (W), Saves (SV), Strikeouts (K), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP)
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| 48 | Jordanski
ID: 521531216
Fri, Feb 26, 2016, 20:46
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Greetings. I'm new here and would like to give this league a try.
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| 49 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Feb 28, 2016, 21:58
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I'm just about done with assigning managers to leagues. Should be done in the next day.
We still need one more manager for AA. If we don't get a newcomer, then I'll look for some existing AAA manager to take an extra AA team.
Here are the managers by category:
RIBC:
Beebop
Blue Hen
BMD
Da Bomb
evan
filthy
GO
Guru
holt
jasonprof
jdrenbarger
kdl212
mailedfoot
Meatwads
Tilt23
twilson
ywk
AAA:
artforthehall
Bean
Better Off Red
Boozer
C1-NRB
Crack Babies
Dave R
Fosten
gramazins
graydog
gurudan
jaydog
JeffG
Judy
Khahan
ksoze
loki
louky
maspero
MattG
mjd
mmikulka
RJ
Rob
Rotoguru Jr
s R
Toral
Tosh
Uptown Bombers
WG
Wiggs
youngroman
AA:
Jordanski
Kyle
Mike V
Nerf
Perm Dude
PuNk42AE
RoboGuru
Seattle Zen
slizz
SparkyAnne
Species
taxman
Thumqer
Valkyrie
wolfer
one vacancy
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| 50 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Feb 29, 2016, 15:59
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I just emailed each of the commissioners a listing of their managers.
For the AAA leagues, I was unable to satisfy all preferences for hosting site, as there were a few too many who preferred ESPN over Yahoo. I did the best I could on that front.
Managers should be hearing from their commissioner in the next day or so, hopefully.
We still have one open spot in the AA league.
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| 51 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Mar 01, 2016, 09:41
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Last spot in AA league has been filled. As long as all volunteers appear for active duty, the leagues are full.
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