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Subject: RIBC AAA International League Pre-season/Draft
Posted by: Bandos
- Sustainer [279492419] Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 08:14
1 Bags
2 Mike V/Dilligad
3 Holt
4 Bandos
5 Mudge
6 Jkaye
7 TD
8 Papa
9 Peter N
10 Mikel
11 Rheo
12 Valkryie
13 Fosten
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All have submitted emails
Waiting to hear from:
Johnsrw
Pops
Hubble
The waitlist after that is:
Wazupguy
CINRB
wolfer
I will finialize the managers today.
As I said in the other thread, we will start choosing draft order today. I need two managers to send me a list of 16 random numbers. |
| 1 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 12:15
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Here are the sixteen members of the RIBC AAA league:
1 Bags
2 Mike V/Dilligad
3 Holt
4 Bandos
5 Mudge
6 Jkaye
7 TD
8 Papa
9 Peter N
10 Mikel
11 Rheo
12 Valkryie
13 Fosten
14 Hubble
15 C1-NRB
16 Waaazup Guy
(Apologies to wolfer who is a good drafter and competitor - start up a AA league!)
I have sent everyone an email with league information, Yahoo, Kafenatid passwords and etc.
Once I get the random numbers, I will post the choice order for drafting spots.
We have one issue to resolve: It is usual for AAA league to post rationales and I would like to continue that tradition. I have found that it is spotty at this level.
My rationale for doing rationales:
1. I enjoy them
2. I like writing them as they help my though process. I have been known to write a rationale and then change the pick.
3. It helps with post draft and season analysis - not to mention making recaps easier to write.
I have thought that maybe we could LOCK teams until the rationales are done.
I would liike to have some discussion and then a vote on what to require and how to require it.
Looking forward to a great, speedy draft and a very competitive season.
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| 2 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 12:23
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BTW: I'll be out til 5EST or so. We wont begin anything until then!
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| 3 | holt
ID: 341542412
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 14:04
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i sent random #'s to your msn e-mail. the e-mail above is missing some info.
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| 5 | Papa
ID: 511552417
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 18:56
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I had sent an email before or post but someohow did not go through. I am definitely up for playing again with you guys. Last year was a fun league. Sorry if you weren't definite about me playing.
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| 6 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 20:10
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Based on the first set of numbers, I re-ordered the list like this:
2 Mike V/Dilligad 2
10 Mikel 17
5 Mudge 28
4 Bandos 35
14 Hubble 42
3 Holt 58
9 Peter N 66
16 Waaazup Guy 69
7 TD 71
12 Valkryie 79
6 Jkaye 81
15 C1-NRB 84
11 Rheo 90
13 Fosten 91
1 Bags 92
8 Papa 99
Then I applied Holts list to create the draft order, thus:
2 Mike V/Dilligad 2 10
10 Mikel 17 1
5 Mudge 28 4
4 Bandos 35 15
14 Hubble 42 11
3 Holt 58 2
9 Peter N 66 8
16 Waaazup Guy 69 9
7 TD 71 16
12 Valkryie 79 12
6 Jkaye 81 3
15 C1-NRB 84 7
11 Rheo 90 5
13 Fosten 91 13
1 Bags 92 6
8 Papa 99 14
Thus our choosing order is:
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| 7 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 20:12
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1 Mikel
2 Holt
3 Jkaye
4 Mudge
5 Rheo
6 Bage
7 C1-NRB
8 Peter N
9 Waaazup Guy
10 Mike V
11 Hubble
12 Valkryie
13 Fosten
14 Papa
15 Bandos
16 TD
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| 8 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 20:14
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Mikel has first choice and may choose now.
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| 9 | Mikel
ID: 5013120
Sun, Feb 24, 2008, 20:39
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Well, I guess the floor is mine then....
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| 10 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 04:13
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| 11 | JKaye @Work
ID: 458212116
Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 10:04
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| 12 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 15:17
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| 13 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 21:35
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Sorry was at work
1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
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| 14 | Bags
ID: 371985
Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 21:46
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
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| 15 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 09:06
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
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8 Mikel
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| 16 | Peter N.@TTU Library
ID: 14153269
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 10:56
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
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5 Mudge
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8 Mikel
9 Peter N.
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| 17 | Peter N.@TTU Library
ID: 14153269
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 11:02
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Bandos, I'm having trouble with my hotmail account. Do you mind sending the league info to my texas tech account? It is tagged in this post. Thanks.
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| 18 | holt
ID: 341542412
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 17:30
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9 Waaazup Guy
10 Mike V
11 Hubble
12 Valkryie
13 Fosten
14 Papa
15 Bandos
16 TD
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| 19 | Mikel
ID: 5013120
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 20:16
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Does WG know he's in this lg? It looked like he was trying to get
into the second AA lg.
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| 20 | holt
ID: 341542412
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 20:18
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good question
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| 21 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 25832712
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 22:12
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
4 WG
5 Mudge
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7 C1-NRB
8 Mikel
9 Peter N.
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| 22 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 23:09
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
4 WG
5 Mudge
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7 C1-NRB
8 Mikel
9 Peter N.
10 Dilligad (MikeV)
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| 23 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 04:06
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I'll take 6 unless Hubble wants it in which case I'll take #13.
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| 24 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 04:07
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I am west coast and didn't want to hold things up tomorrow am which is why I posted this this way.
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| 25 | holt
ID: 341542412
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 15:44
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I hope this isn't an indication of how fast our draft is going to be. day 4 of draft order selecting already.
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| 26 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 17:04
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Guess I didn't have to worry about my west coast status holding us up this morning.
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| 27 | JKaye @Work
ID: 458212116
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 17:37
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How long til we just randomly give Hubble a spot?
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| 28 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 17:59
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Hey,
just got back myself. I did send an email to everyone (including Hubble). I will email him again now. As there was no clock, and it is 27 days til the first game (average draft takes 16 days), we are in good shape and I don't want to skip him until tomorrow morning at 9:00am East coast.
While I am at it, a few words about drafting etiquette, though I think I have been in a league with almost all of you.
1. Life happens - avoid getting angry and maiking snippy comments.
2. Leave Que's - the feature is awesome. Designate pickers. If you are at the turn, post/send instructions and turn on the free form entry.
3. If you do time out, please be courteous enough to post a "sorry, life happens" - no need to go into detail.
4. Two timeouts will result in clock being cut in half.
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| 29 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 18:04
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Sounds good Bandos.
As for Que's, I'll be around all night (until 11:00 est) if anyone
wants to send over a Draft position Que.
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| 30 | holt
ID: 341542412
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 19:00
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no snippy comments?
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| 31 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 19:42
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Can i pick before 9 am in the morning? I hired 2 engineers monday and i was busy "training" them... i totally forgot it was started... i'll remove the dust from my secret "winning draft" book and look where i should pick. If it cant wait, put me last. Give 6th to Valkyrie, this is going to be my punishment.
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| 32 | Fosten
ID: 480322312
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 20:45
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Does that constitute a pick? Because I'm up next and would post now if you guys want to keep things moving.
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| 33 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 21:08
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1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
4 WG
5 Mudge
6 Valkyrie
7 C1-NRB
8 Mikel
9 Peter N.
10 Dilligad (MikeV)
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12 Bags
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16 Hubble
Post away Fosten. Papa on deck.
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| 34 | Fosten
ID: 480322312
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 21:24
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I'll take #14.
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| 35 | Papa
ID: 511552417
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 21:40
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Papa will take the 11th position....Sorry I am the newbee to this format and discussion altho I played last year i did not use this forum. When are we drafting. How much time for each pick?
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| 36 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 23:00
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Here is the final draft order: I will input it into Kafenatid. I propose starting without a clock til Monday, then starting a 4 hour clock. I can be convinvced to go 6 hours, but that seems excessive with the Queue feature available. Comments?
1 holt
2 Rheo
3 JKaye
4 WG
5 Mudge
6 Valkyrie
7 C1-NRB
8 Mikel
9 Peter N.
10 Dilligad (MikeV)
11 Papa
12 Bags
13 TD
14 Fosten
15 Bandos
16 Hubble
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| 37 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Wed, Feb 27, 2008, 23:08
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We are missing one manager at Kafenatid. I will get us up and running when everyone has signed up.
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| 38 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 01:20
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Bandos, thanks for taking the bull by the horns and running this show. I think we'll be fine on finishing the draft before the season starts.
The kafenatid site is very draft-friendly. I know I'll be using the designated picker function quite a bit. I encourage others to do so as well if they can't be near a computer throughout the day like me. I'm looking forward to a fun and competitive league.
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| 39 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 06:29
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I'd like to change my mind and pick 6th..
Kidding :) sorry again for the delay, i'll won't hold the draft and use the designate picker quite a bit too... Should be fun once again.
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| 40 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 06:59
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OK. I'm ready. Thanks Bandos.
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| 41 | Bandos
ID: 33128287
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 08:36
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We are up and running. I'll be back at 5pm if there are any probs Ill address them then. Good luck
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| 42 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 17:02
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KKB has added a new feature that allows me to see who has their Q turned on - it is really cool. So far only two do :(
I am starting a rationale thread. Please either post your rationale or a placeholder. Thanks!
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| 43 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 18:58
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Bandos, shouldn't we wait a rond or two before rationales?
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| 44 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 19:08
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MikeV, yeah thats what Bandos said in the rationales thread.
In other news, I should've known better than to think Cabrera would get past a Tigers fan. I hope this isn't a start of things to come. ;-)
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| 45 | holt
ID: 341542412
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 19:11
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yeah there is typically a 2 rd delay on the rationales.
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| 46 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 19:20
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In the rationale thread, I asked for a two round delay.
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| 47 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 19:32
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Of course Cabrera wouldn't get by me. :)
Leave it to a Texan to make a "Bull by The Horn" reference.
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| 48 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 23:37
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So I may be interested in trading down from 2.02. Using the KKFL trade analyzer, it would loom like my 2nd and 7th for a later 2nd and 5th, depending on the exact picks. If you are interested, send me an email.
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| 49 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 23:39
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KFFL trade analyzer.
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| 50 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 00:38
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Mikel, don't hate. :-)
I have 5 players in the queue for my next pick. I'm going to be out of pocket for most of the day tomorrow. Hopefully one of them makes it to me.
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| 51 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:43
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I would trade down my 2.01... i'll take offers until 9:30am.
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| 52 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 07:43
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Reply to this email plz from now on
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| 53 | C1-NRB
ID: 521472816
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 09:38
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I set up a queue for today. I'll be on the road most of the day and will have sporadic access this evening. Hopefully I won't bog things down.
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| 54 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 13:51
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FYI: most have either Q available or filled or both - it could get to Valk and mudge in a hurry after this next pick is made.
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| 55 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 15:27
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Anybody have any idea when PapaCub might get on- I don't particularly want to leave a queue 6 players out right now but I am getting tired of trying to adjust my schedule around a supposedly imminent pick LOL.
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| 56 | C1-NRB
ID: 551212915
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 16:41
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Back in town. "Sporadic" is now "reliable." Good thing, too- my whole queue was depleted.
Queue OFF.
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| 57 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 16:42
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All Q's are now depleted.
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| 58 | C1-NRB
ID: 551212915
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 16:54
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I'm going to read between the lines and say what I think you're saying is, "We could be here a while waiting on Peter N, even though he (like me) had good intentions." (Not hatin')
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| 59 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 18:24
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Just got in from work...I'll be around for a bit. Will be sure to leave
a que if I head out.
I'm willing to entertain some offers if anyone wants to move up in
the 2nd as well.
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| 60 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 21:35
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Queue set
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| 61 | Bandos
ID: 33128287
Fri, Feb 29, 2008, 22:01
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I have now set the daily draft pause for 1am to 7am EDT. I will change the weekend pause to 1am Sat to 7am Monday, after this weekend.
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| 62 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Sat, Mar 01, 2008, 11:31
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Sorry for the hold up yesterday fellas. I guess 5 players wasn't good enough.
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| 63 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Sat, Mar 01, 2008, 12:04
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sorry my delay a combination of PST and having been put on immediacy alert (see post 54) 24 hrs ago LOL.
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| 64 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sat, Mar 01, 2008, 14:31
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Sorry bout that Val, though I will continue to try to move things along...
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| 65 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Sat, Mar 01, 2008, 20:11
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Just pulling your leg Bandos- a little extra effort to keep (get?) things moving is never misplaced.
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| 66 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 07:22
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Hey, we're flying compared to my other slow draft.
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| 67 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 10:37
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FYI: As I mentioned when I agreed to commish, I am driving to Florida from the chilly NE starting today. Ths means that I will be out of hat from roughly 9am to 4pm every day. I will leave long Q's with one general instruction: do not pick the same position twice in a row (subject to change). Holt, Fosten and Mudge are designated pickers. If there are any problems, I will adress them when I can.
Holt, please post your rationale or a placeholder ASAP, so that rheo may place his and we dont get behind of the bat!
If you are ready to post yours when the time comes up, just put in placeholders for the picks you are skipping and then the delinquent manager may post the rationale in this thread and I or another mod may move it over.
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| 68 | holt
ID: 341542412
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 14:11
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sorry, slipped my mind. rationale is up now. have a nice trip to florida. you gonna catch some spring training action down there?
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| 69 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 18:23
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Just walked in from the MSU Indiana game, what a great game! Will
be around for the remainder of the night.
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| 70 | Bags
ID: 371985
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 20:25
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I'll make my pick in a just a min.
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| 71 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 21:29
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1.08 Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET
I chose the 8th pick because I wanted to be in the middle of the
draft and I though there was an ever so slight talent drop after
the 8th pick.
I had Cabrera targeted from the beginning, as he was 8th on my
depth chart. Nobody fell from my top seven leaving Cabrera for
the taking.
100 R, 110 RBI and 1.000 OPS isn't out of the question for this
slugging 3B.
Other Players I considered: David Ortiz
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| 72 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sun, Mar 02, 2008, 23:07
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Hubble has been called to the warm weather. I have his Q as it were but if fosten doesnt pick by the am, we may have a delay. If Fosten has picked, I will get my two and Hubble's two in by 9am.
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| 73 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 08:13
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Got mine and Hubble's picks done. We should be good til tonight.
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| 74 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 12:21
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1.07 David Wright, 3B, NYM
I chose the seventh pick because I wanted to try a mid-draft position. In previous years I've drafted twelth (not-so-much by choice), second (by choice), and fourth (by choice).
I was shocked- shocked, I say- that David Wright was still available at this pick. I'm very excited about his expected production and am happy to have secured a corner infield slot that saw four players go in the first round.
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| 75 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 13:33
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01.05 Johan Santana, SP NYM
It's always a gamble takng pitchers early, but I'm hoping the move to Shea will make Santana worth a 1:5 pick. 20 wins is certainly possible, along with 250 K and sub-3 ERA. One more bona fide starter and I'll concentrate on a middling offense.
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| 76 | Papa
ID: 21235312
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 13:36
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I have received an email saying that I am the designated picker for Dilligad. I don't know why I am the "designated picker" I don't personally know him although i have played in a few leagues and have a healthy respect for him. It is showing choices...I am obviously new to this aspect. Am I supposed to pick for him? I dont want to screw things up for him or the draft. I will check my email jdinkmeyer@aol.com for further instructions. Sorry for the confusion. And if I am should i pick the first guy listed for him?
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| 77 | TD
Sustainer
ID: 036331011
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 14:17
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Papa: Dilligad probably made you a designated picker for him because you pick before/after him in the draft. With no other instructions in this forum, the protocol is to choose the first player on his list for him.
Go ahead and pick the first player listed.
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| 78 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 14:32
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if someone leaves a queue, unless they post something in this forum saying not to use it for whatever reason, then you just go ahead and use it.
sometimes a person will post something like "allow 20 minutes before using my queue" or something like that, so you should always check here before picking from a queue.
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| 79 | Papa
ID: 21235312
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 14:53
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TD- Thanks. I had no idea of the protocol. Just checked this thread and picked the first player for him. I can do that in future if that is what i am supposed to do.
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| 80 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 25832712
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 17:45
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Stepping out for a bit, but made a 5 person queue and made everyone a DP. Feel free to pick for me. Thanks.
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| 81 | Fosten
ID: 51251315
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 17:58
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Bandos, since you pick before/after me, I'd prefer not to make my queue available to league admin. Is there a setting that would make queue available to DP only? Not really a big deal just something I was wondering. With us having four picks so close its kinda hard not to target some of the same players.
Also I have noticed people posting rationales here, shouldn't we start a separate thread for that?
If anybody wants to discuss trades and/or general baseball goodness, they can reach me on AIM at Fosten.
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| 82 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 18:02
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just make it so he can only see the top player available. he can't see that player til your actual pick is up, so it shouldn't affect any of his decisions.
we have a separate rationale thread. people are posting some here so that their rationale can be moved into a placeholder.
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| 83 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 18:44
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Papa, thanks for making my pick. I was without access all day today and Wednesday so you'll probably get another chance.
Dilligad
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| 84 | Bandos
ID: 23233316
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 20:00
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Pretty much what holt said. I will catch up on the rationale's and moving them around as soon as I can.
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| 85 | MikeV
SuperDude
ID: 25924115
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 21:18
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1.10 Ryan Howard, 1B, Phi
Best power numbers available. I'm hoping that he can regain the OBP numbers from 2006 but even if he doesn't the SLG and RBIs make him a must 1st rounder. Almost took a chance on Pujols' health not being a problem.
2.07 Ichiro, OF, Sea
Another 351/396/431 with 50 SBs and 110 runs? Even a little less makes him a great fantasy player. His manager has challenged him to hit 400 and steal 80. Come on, come on.
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| 86 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 21:34
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1.09 David Ortiz, UTIL, BOS
What's not to like about Big Papi? He even managed to swipe 3 bases last year. :-) On a serious note, the fact that he only qualifies at the utility spot hurts some, but his numbers more than make up for it.
On what some considered an off-year for Papi, he still managed to drive in 117 runs, score another 116 and post an OPS of 1.065. I'm expecting another monster year out of Ortiz as he anchors one of the premiere offenses in the majors.
Other players I considered where Howard and Pujols. I couldn't get past the elbow injury on Albert. Howard was very tempting, but I feel like Ortiz is a safer pick with Howard's fluctuating batting average and semi-alarming strikeout totals.
2.08 Lance Berkman, 1B/OF, HOU
Well, nothing like having your queue get absolutely hammered. I had a 5 player queue of Sizemore, Crawford, Beltan, Soriano and Teixeira. Needless to say, none of them made it to me. I won't complain about bringing on Sir Lancelot though.
This pick does come with some slight concern. Berkman hasn't been a model of consistency. Injuries have been part of the problem. If he's healthy, I expect him to drive in 120 RBIs, score over 100, and post an OPS near 1.00 You could do worse in the 2nd round.
I did not give much consideration to anyone else. Lance is the anchor for an improving offense that should prove to be formidable this year. BTW, you should notice the trend of me drafting anchors/cleanup hitters early on. Expecting good things here.
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| 87 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 21:53
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don't post rationales in the rationale thread unless you're making placeholders to keep things in order.
someone can insert your rationale in the proper place if you post it here. the rationale thread is starting to become a mess.
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| 88 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 21:59
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2.16 Brandon Webb SP ARI
I figure if I want to put up big points in the pitching categories then I can't wait til the 4th round to start drafting pitchers. Webb is very consistent. I'm looking for 15 wins, 180 K's, 3.00'ish ERA, whip around 1.2 or lower.
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| 89 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 22:14
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3.01 C.C. Sabathia SP CLE
I strongly considered Jeter for this pick. I also looked at Ordonez, Granderson, and Dunn. In the end I decided that the supply of extremely high quality SP's was much lower than the supply of pretty good hitters. If I want to put up big pitching numbers, why not take Sabbathia to anchor things along with Webb rather than gamble on what would be available later?
Looking for close to 20 W's, 200 K's 3.20'ish ERA. 1.15 ERA. Nasty!
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| 90 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 09:31
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I have a 3-man queue set up and will be able to check back in about 3 hrs if it gets picked off.
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| 91 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 12:00
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02.12 Erik Bedard, SEA SP
Way, way out on a limb with this pick for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is that I already have a quality starter in Santana. I looked seriously at Markakis and Dunn and figured that one of them would make it back to me (Dunn did). I decided to go against the conventional wisdom and took Bedard, who I think will get 16 or more wins at Safeco while piling up over 200 K's and maintaining an ERA in the low 3's. But, then again...
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| 92 | Bags @ work
ID: 171562513
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 13:15
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My queue is set. Please only make my 5th round pick with it. Thanks.
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| 93 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 13:22
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3.09 Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN
This could be seem by some as a mini-reach, but I think its solid value for Morneau. I did not expect him to even make it back to me so I had to differ plans slightly. I originally had not planned on taking another 1B, but he'll make a solid CI. Also, if I need to shift Berkman to the OF, Morneau can fit in nicely at 1B. I must admit that I do have a personal bias so that was certainly a factor as well.
My best guess for why Morneau dropped is due to his sub-par performance last year. His 2nd half was forgettable. I think he'll bounce back this year and produce like he did in his 2006 MVP campaign. I'm looking for around 120 RBIs, 95 runs scored and an OPS over .900.
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| 94 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 17:59
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2.10 Brian Roberts, 2B, BAL
Between Roberts and Brandon Phillips at 2B, I took the SB and OBP over the SLG. That's what OF are for :) Because of my draft position, I was afraid that if I didn't get a top second baseman here, it might be the middle rounds before I filled the position.
3.07 Chone Figgins, Util, LAA
Looks like I'm not punting SB this year like I have in the past. This is poor fantasy philosophy, but multiple position eligibility has always done a little something for me and I've coveted Chone Figgins in every RIBC the last three years. Chone won't give me the OBP and SLG I like in the early rounds, but I expect the SB and R to make up for it.
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| 95 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 18:11
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We're on the move...Nice drafting everyone.
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| 96 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 18:18
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I agree with mikel. We have a great pace going today.
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| 97 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 20:01
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2.09 Travis Hafner, 1B, CLE
Like Peter N. I was hoping that one of , Vlad, Beltran, Soriano,
etc. would fall. None of them did which directed my attention to
the 1B position. Lance Berkman and Travis Hafner. Peter N.
took care of Berkman for me which made my decision easy.
Hafner has had great numbers through out his career with the
only exception being his 2nd half in 07. IIRC he was suffering
through some nagging injuries which contributed to his
struggles.
I look for Hafner to have a bounce back year and have numbers
close to his 06 campaign. If he can produce 110 RBI 100 R and a
1.000 OPS I'll be extremely pleased.
3.08 Curtis Granderson, OF, DET
After I picked Hafner the two players I had on my wish list were
Adam Dunn and Curtis Granderson. I didn't expect either to
make it back to me but to my suprise Curtis did!
Curtis had a monster 2007 joining the exclusive 20-20-20-20
club. 20 HR's and 20 Triples sure do help the SLG%.
I look for Curtis to be close to his 07 numbers and if he figures
out how to hit lefties...yeah, I'll say it...he will surpass them!
I can see 110 Runs, 80 RBI, 25 SB, .860 OPS
4.09, Alex Rios, OF, TOR
I was looking to add an IFer at this point in the draft and I had
my sights set on Robinson Cano. I Missed him by one pick,
thanks Pete.
Next on my list was Rios. His projected numbers are actually
pretty comparable to Granderson. Needing 4 OF's in RIBC it's
nice to know I have 2 solid players that can contribute to all 5
categories.
I can see him getting 100 R 80 RBI, .860 OPS and 20 SB's
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| 98 | Bandos
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Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 20:20
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3.15 Brian Roberts, 2B, BAL?(CHC)
I already had Roberts typed into the word file. Oops. Guess others saw the value as well. I had planned on he and Chris Young for this turn so…
3.15 Chris Young, OF, AZ
I think his solid rookie season was a precursor of things to come. In this format, he is a contributor in all 5 cats as his BA is the only problem so far. 30 HR and 20 SB isn’t too much to ask.
4.02 Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX,
After losing Roberts, I had Kinsler as my next best 2nd sacker. The ratios are merely average but the sb’s and runs will really help. With Sizemore, Young and Kinsler, I am well on my way to actually competing in SB for the first time in my life. Feels weird.
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| 99 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Tue, Mar 04, 2008, 20:50
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4.08 Robinson Cano 2B, NYY
What's not to like about a guy with Cano's power at a thin position. I was very happy to see him make it to me. After losing out on my top guys in rounds 1 and 2, I feel like I've been fortunate to get Morneau and Cano in rounds 3 and 4.
I'm expecting Cano, at the age of 25, to really emerge this year. An OPS over .850, 100 runs and 100 RBIs in a deep Yankee lineup is not unrealistic. You can't say that about many 2nd basemen. He also made strides last year against lefties.
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| 100 | wazaaap_guy
ID: 520591413
Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 10:48
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Sorry about the delay yesterday, wont happen again.
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| 101 | holt
ID: 341542412
Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 15:27
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damn! I thought I was actually going to get Halladay with my 7th rd pick, then Rheo grabbed him RIGHT before me. would have been sweet.
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| 102 | Bandos
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Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 19:01
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Another day of driving done. I have gotten sort of caught up. Will try to make sense of the rationale's ASAP.
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| 103 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 19:15
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5.08 Aaron Harang, SP, Cin
I had targeted the 5th round for my first pitcher. I had Harang
and Saito on my short list and because I thought there was
enough depth left at RP I decided to grab Harang and pick a
Closer in the 6th.
Harang's going to give me 200 K's 16 W, a mid 3 ERA and a sub
1.20 WHIP. He's the type of guy you want to center your
pitching staff around and I'm extremely pleased to have grabbed
him with my fifth round pick.
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| 104 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Wed, Mar 05, 2008, 23:20
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eRROR CORRECTIOON REQUESTED-by mistake I drafted
Carlos Vazquez chi A- I meant to draft Javier Vazquez Chi A pitcher- no one else has drafted yet- I would apprecite it if I could get this error corrected ???If not so be it-wonder what position Carlos Vazquez plays???
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| 105 | Bandos
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 07:46
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Weird, I looked for Javier Vazquez and couldnt find him for one of hubble's picks when I went R Hill. I still cant find him, though I know he has been chosen in other OTC drafts I am in.
Anyway, VALK has rights to J Vazquez when it gets straightened out.
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| 106 | Bandos
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 07:57
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It's all set.
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| 107 | JKaye @Work
ID: 458212116
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 11:12
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4.14 Justin Verlander, P, Det :
I wasn't planning to take a SP this early, but I keyed in on the Verlander/Lackey/Oswalt class of starters and decided to get one of them. I concluded that JV is the best. Oswalt is no longer a 20 win threat on a weaker Houston team. Both JV and Lackey can win 18-20 on playoff teams. JV has a little more upside than the stable Lackey in my opinion so it was personal choice in eventually settling on Verlander.
5.03 Pat the Bat Burrell, OF, Phi
Along with Abreu, another one of the players hugely benefited from RIBC's use of OBP. Burrell's value sees an even more drastic bump than Abreu (One site listing Auction $ has him at $10 with AVG and $22 with OBP). Burrell is as consistent as they come with approx. .400 OBP/.500 SLG for 3 years running. Factor in the ballpark and the lineup he hits in and it's a very reliable source of offense.
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| 108 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 12:31
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5.07 Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA
I was torn between Felix Hernandez and Harang on this pick. I went with Felix because I think Seattle's offense will post more wins than Cincinnati's. I think the two will be neck-and-neck in the other categories, with a slight edge to Harang in ERA.
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| 109 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 12:48
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6.10 Jason Bay, OF, PIT
Not the SLG you'd want from the first OF you get, but a solid OBP balances out the power lackage. Bay could be responsible for producing 200 runs this year (R+RBI), although his supporting cast will have something to do with it. (Don't they always?)
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| 110 | C1-NRB
ID: 5932328
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 13:18
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7.07 James Loney, 1B, LAD
I think I'm set for CI now. Once again, high in the percentages that I hope will translate into high counting stats. It looks like the Dodger offense will out produce last year and Loney will be right in the middle of it.
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| 111 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 13:56
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Damn, I thought Blalock would last longer than that.
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| 112 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:05
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Thank You all- I do appreciazte the assistance.
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| 113 | TD
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:33
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3.13 Josh Beckett, SP, BOS
I wanted to get a SP with my 3rd or 4th pick. I thought many more SPs would be drafted before my 5th pick. No hitter stood out as being superior to others available, so I decided to pick a SP with my 3rd pick and a hitter with my 4th pick. I thought Beckett, Verlander, and Hamels were the best SPs available. All three are strong in W, K, ERA, and WHIP. I had Beckett and Hamels rated a little higher than Verlander. I was concerned about Hamels history of injuries, so I chose Beckett.
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| 114 | TD
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:42
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4.04 Hunter Pence, OF, HOU
Pence is solid in most hitting categories. He is in his 2nd season in the majors, and I am think he will improve. He even gets a few steals. I considered drafting a player that would get me more steals, but the ones left were too weak in other categories. I also considered a 2nd SP or a RP, but decided to wait until later rounds to draft these positions.
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| 115 | TD
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:43
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5.13 Takashi Saito, RP, LAD
I wanted to get a closer with pick 5.13 or 6.04 before all the top closers were gone. Saito is very strong in all RP categories. I had him rated significantly higher than the other closers that I was considering (Street, Rivera, Jenks, Valverde, and FCordero). If he was gone I would have chosen Lowell at 3B, and waited until pick 6.04 to choose one of the other closers. Hopefully Lowell will be available at 6.04. I need to start filling some more positions.
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| 116 | TD
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:44
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6.04 Mike Lowell, 3B, BOS
I wanted start filling some other positions besides 1B and OF with this pick. C is least important to me because they play so few games. The top ones are gone, so I plan to get an average one in a late round. No 2B or SS stood out as being significantly better than the rest. I thought Lowell was the best 3B available by far. His positives are high number of RBIs, high SLG, and above average OBP. His negatives are slightly below average R and few SB.
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| 117 | TD
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Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 15:46
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7.13 Orlando Cabrera, SS, CWS
I hadn't drafted a MI yet, so I wanted one with pick 7.13 or 8.04. I didn't like anyone at 2B that much. I was also considering Renteria, but he went earlier in the round. I was also looking for a 2nd SP. I probably would have drafted C. Young if he didn't go with pick 7.05. Cabrera is an above average MI that will produce a high number of R's, above average RBI's, and about 20 SB's. His OBP and SLG are average for a MI.
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| 118 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Thu, Mar 06, 2008, 21:31
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6.09 Francisco Cordero, RP, Cin
After taking Harang in the 5th I had to pick a closer in the 6th.
There was a mini run that took my favorites away (Wagner,
Jenks, Saito) but I am still pleased to have a potential 40 Save
guy. If he keeps the ERA under 3 and WHIP under 1.20 I'll be psyched.
7.08 Edgar Renteria, SS, DET
It had been a while since I took a Tiger, so when Renteria was
available in the 7th I just had to take him. I felt that there was a
bit of a drop in talent at SS after Renteria so I was hoping he
would make it back to me.
Renteria joins a stacked Tigers lineup in 08. I feel the following
numbers should be within reason. 90 Runs, 70 RBI, .350 OBP
and .440 SLG. 10 Steals.
8.09 Manny Corpus, RP, Col
Nobody was really jumping off my depth chart at this point in
the draft so I decided to go with one of the few remaining strong
closers on the board. Corpus performed wonderfully for
Colorado after he took over the closer position in 07. I expect
Corpus to pick up where he left off last year and I don't think 35
saves is out of the question.
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| 119 | JKaye @Work
Leader
ID: 01372359
Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 12:04
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6.14 Paul Konerko, 1B, CWS
This definitely felt like the last reliable 1B left on the board, so I put some faith that he will improve over last year's #'s. Something in the range of .360 OBP/.520 SLG plus 100 RBI would certainly validate taking him here. History suggests this is a reasonable expectation.
7.03 Jose Valverde, RP, Hou
Yes, the thought of him closing in Minute Maid Park is scary. But I had to get a closer before it was too late. Hard to project ERA and WHIP, but 35-40 saves is all I need from him keep up in that category.
8.14 James Shields, P, TB
At #126, it seemed like Shields might have dropped a bit below what he is worth. He might struggle to win more than 12 games, but his command is outstanding, meaning good K numbers and a low WHIP are to be expected. His ERA might be near 4, but overall a solid #2 starter for me behind the ace Verlander.
9.03 Joakim Soria, P, KC
I am a big fan of Soria even though saves will be hard to come by in KC. I don't think 30 is out of the question, making him a fine pairing with Valverde. I feel like I have 2 of the top 15 or 20 closers. In a 16 team league, that should work out very well. Saves will be available on the WW as the season goes on, but with the first-come, first-serve FA policy, it may be hard to jump on guys in such an active league. I'd rather be safe and have two closers locked in.
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| 120 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 12:44
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Thanks alot Mikel!
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| 121 | Valkyrie
ID: 501322112
Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 15:34
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will be incommunicado next 4 hrs- Hope to be back 4:30 PST
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| 122 | TD
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Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 16:28
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8.04 Tim Lincecum, SP, SFO
Lincecum is 2nd year SP who is a solid #2 SP. He averaged over 9 K/9 his rookie season. I think there is a good chance that he can improve on his other stats and perform like a #1 SP. One downside is that the weak SF offense probably won't give him much help.
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| 123 | TD
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Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 16:30
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9.13 Brad Lidge, RP, PHI
Lidge is expected to be the Phillies closer this season. He should get plenty of save opportunities because I expect the Phils to have a winning record. Lidge pitched better with the Astros in 2007 than he did in 2006 and I think he is finally over his 2005 playoff disaster. I don't expect his K rate to approach 2005, but he will still average over 9K/9. I heard a report today that his rehab from knee surgery is going well and there is a chance he will be ready by opening day. I expect Lidge to be back by mid/late April at the latest. I also considered O. Hudson to fill my need at 2B. Since everyone that picks prior to my next pick already picked a 2B, I feel Hudson will be available at 10.04.
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| 124 | Bandos
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Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 19:52
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I just got DONE driving to Florida - it feels good to wear shorts! I have to get caught up, see if Hubble has sent me anything and then make his picks.
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| 125 | holt
ID: 341542412
Fri, Mar 07, 2008, 20:04
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i suggest people leave queues available to more than one person. we spent the entire 4 hours on that pick.
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| 126 | C1-NRB
ID: 551212915
Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 09:00
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I'm going to be out of touch most of the day.
Use queue for Round 13 only, please.
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| 127 | Bandos
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Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 12:51
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Attn: I just got enough time to look at the rationale thread. It's a mess. I simply do not have the time to make the edits necessary to make it look decent. There are many first round picks without a rationale anyhow, so I guess people arent that interested.
I want to thank those of you who took the time to religiously post theirs and I will look forward to reading them in a draft recap, where I will be posting ALL my rationale's. If anyone has a ton of time and the desire to get us up to date with the rationale thread, let me know and I am sure we can ask Guru to allow you to do it.
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| 128 | Bandos
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Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 13:00
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FYI, part II. I havent heard from Hubble (who emailed me that he was going unexpectedly to the WARM for this week) in a few rounds. I was to send him a list of who was taken and he would email me a Q. He implied that I could go ahead and make his picks if he did not email me. So I have been picking for him the last 2 turns(much to my dismay as I have been taking players off of my Q and drafting them for him!). I hope he returns soon or gets in touch with me.
This is unusual. Concerns?
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| 129 | holt
ID: 341542412
Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 15:00
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That stinks. If I were in Hubble's position, I think I'd ask someone who isn't involved in the draft to pick for me. Asking you to take players off your own cheatsheet makes for a pretty crappy draft experience. I wouldn't have any problem at all if you asked an outsider to make the picks for him. We could also choose a random cheat-sheet off the web and just take players off it for him. Missing a week of drafting should be like missing part of a yahoo public draft (ie, you end up with some less than optimal players).
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| 130 | Bags
ID: 371985
Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 20:20
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I will make my pick here in the next 15 min.
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| 131 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Sat, Mar 08, 2008, 21:55
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Woohoo, I finally had a Ranger slip to me.
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| 132 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Sun, Mar 09, 2008, 09:46
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Hey Bandos, I agree with what Holt suggested.
If an outsider could pick for him I'm fine with that.
If that's not possible I say take the two highest ranked players on
Yahoo. (That's what would happen in a fast live anyway).
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| 133 | TD
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ID: 036331011
Sun, Mar 09, 2008, 16:20
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Bandos,
I agree with Mikel and Holt. Just take the highest ranked player for Hubble off of Yahoo's or some other public cheat sheet. You shouldn't have to take them off your own queue.
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| 134 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 344311322
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 00:59
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I will pick for Hubble until he returns...
I am generally around a computer 24-7...so I should not delay you at all.
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| 135 | Bags @ work
ID: 1521259
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 11:55
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Only use my queue for the round 15 pick.
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| 136 | Bags @ work
ID: 1521259
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 15:47
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my queue is now set for round 16.
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| 137 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 4110481415
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 17:42
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Hubbles picks:
15.16 Bill Hall OF/3B MIL
16.1 Kerry Wood RP ChiC/Closer
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| 138 | holt
ID: 341542412
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 17:45
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not sure who can do freeform picks for him. maybe only bandos?
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| 139 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 4110481415
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 17:47
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I emailed bandos...
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| 140 | Fosten
ID: 51251315
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 17:48
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Someone want to post those picks on kafenatid?
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| 141 | Bandos
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Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 18:04
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Done, Fosten's up again.
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| 142 | Fosten
ID: 51251315
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 18:13
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Thanks. Got my Mark Prior. :-)
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| 143 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 19:20
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A little later than the 7th pick overall this time:)
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| 144 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 21:29
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Bandos. My internet is expected to go down tomorrow morning at 8am, and it will not come back until Wednesday afternoon, at the earliest. I'll pack my queue, but if it runs out, I'll leave it to you to pick judiciously for me. I'll also try to check in from time to time if I can get access elsewhere.
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| 145 | Hubble
ID: 542591019
Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 22:08
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Hey guys, first time i have net access in a week and i got it for only 5 minutes so i'll be real quick. My flight as been delaiyed a whole day due to the nice weather in Quebec. So i'll be another day at least without being able to draft. If everything goes well i should be back wednesday morning to continue whatever left of the draft. Thanks to Bandos to pick from my Q. Sorry i couldnt make anything longer but as i told him already we booked a last minute flight to D.R. and left almost the same day (1 day drive to airport). I ask at least 3 people outside the draft to help me with my draft, sadly none could help me out. Thanks again to whoever pick for me.
My time is up... cheers all.
And yes we had amazing weather here.. thanks for asking!!!
Hubble
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| 146 | Bandos
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Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 08:58
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Good to hear from Hubble. Chicago trs will pick til Hubble gets back to Quebec.
On another note, the percentage of players drafted from here on in that will remain on your roster for the year (or be major contributors) is probably less than 40%. I would love to get this done before the weekend and certainly before I hit the road north again on the 18th. Right now we are scheduled to finish on the 18th. I would love to see more than TWO Q's on and filled at this point. There will be a clock this weekend as by that time we will be at the bitter end.
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| 147 | JKaye @Work
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Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 11:45
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I enjoy rationalizing things so here goes:
10.14 Shane Victorino, OF, Phi
Now that Aaron Rowand is gone, CF is all Shane's. He has more SLG to offer than most of the SB specialists, and hitting 2nd between Rollins and Utley/Howard/Burrell is an outstanding situation. Overall my projections aim for 100 R/50 RBI/30 SB and and an OPS between 750-800.
11.03 Scott Rolen, 3B, TOR
Sometimes you just have to take a risk. A lot of my picks come with a higher probability of projection accuracy. Rolen does not bring this level of reliability. He could stumble thru the season with a sub-800 OPS or he could re-emerge as a .350/.500 type hitter batting 5th or 6th in a hitter's park. At this stage in the draft, it was worth the gamble to me. I will need to draft a back-up plan later in the draft. Mark Reynolds was one option--but he went in rd. 14.
12.14 Chien-Ming Wang, P, NYY
Wang is the opposite of Rolen, in that I consider his projections very reliable. Of course, I'm not asking for too much--a 4.0 ERA, 1.3 WHIP, and 18 wins (that's a lot, but almost a lock if he makes 30+ starts for the Yanks). I think this is a safe pick--there is a better chance he goes above his projections (20+ wins, 3.5 ERA) than going below in my view.
13.03 Ryan Garko, 1B, CLE
The more the draft goes on, the happier I am with this pick. A true masher, who can easily post a .500 SLG and 100 RBI (though my projections only ask for .480 and 90). He is not an elite 1B, but when I think "CI", Garko is the type of hitter I imagine.
14.14 Michael Bourn, OF, HOU
Not sure I really needed another base-stealing OF after the Victorino pick. Bourn will drive down my OBP/SLG at a position I should be able to stock up on OPS. But I couldn't resist the temptation of a 40 SB campaign, and Bourn has that potential at the top of the Astros' lineup. Steals and saves are commodities and at this stage in the draft, I had to grab one of the remaining sources available.
15.03 Jeff Francis, P, COL
Francis is a tad volatile but in today's MLB landscape, that's just what you get for a 15th rd pick. But I actually do like Francis' potential as my #4. He plays for a great offense and should be able to get 15-17 wins again. His ERA/WHIP might make me cringe, but if he can just keep it within the 4.2/1.35 range, I can absorb the hit and tack on his wins and K's to my staff.
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| 148 | Bandos
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Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 14:00
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5.15 Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Was
He is hitting that time in his career where I might get a career year. A new park, a bit stronger lineup, maybe it equates to bigger numbers. 3B doesn’t seem to be as deep as it once was so I grabbed one here.
6.02 Scott Kazmir, SP, TB
injury..what injury? Maybe more wins in an improved TB team with the usual high number of strikeouts. Nice complement to Peavy to form a core of SP. Usually I have two closers by now. As 5th is the highest I’ve finished and have never been in contention before last year, maybe that strategy is flawed. We’ll see.
7.15 Jim Thome, UT, CHW
Doesn’t help fill scarcity but my early picks are quite low in the slg category, thus I had to suck it up and take the best slugger available. If I get 130 games from him and a .550 slg I will be very happy. Crap, anything over .500 in 500 AB’s would make me happy.
8.02 Dustin Pedroia, MI, BOS
Kind of a homer pick here as I like the kid who plays for my team. Nonetheless, the MI depth always scares me in these drafts. There was no SS worthy of this high a pick and while 2B is deeper this year than in years past due to the emergence of Phillips, Cano, Pedroia etc., we still start 48 MI in this league. It seems like he is solidly entrenched in the top of a potent Boston order and should score runs while having no speed whatsoever. Decent ratios for a MI as he has a bit of pop.
9.15 Lastings Milledge, OF, WAS
PECOTA is quite high on Milledge and I seem to own him in every league. Based on all other kinds of averages, this is a huge stretch and maybe he would have lasted a bit longer but it is obvious that others have access to pecota as well. He has been sitting at the top of the hitter list for quite some time as it seems the potential SB really help him. By adding him to sizemore, young and Kinsler I should have a good chance to be at the top of SB this year. But boy my SLG is struggling…
10.02 Kevin Youkilis, 1B, BOS
Another homer pick. Youkilis is the definition of average for this league in every way except OBP where he helps. His RBI total is dependent on where he hits I the lineup.
11.15 Kosuke Fukudome, OF, CHC
Another PECOTA pick. All the news is good out of Spring training with him either hitting 2nd or 3rd. PECOTA has him at a .900 OPS. I’d take anything over .800 at this point in the draft. Plus, how can you not like saying his name a lot.
12.02 Jeremy Bonderman, SP, DET
I still see potential here even though I appear to be the only one. His K numbers will still be well over 150 and I am hoping that the ratios get better. On a solid Tiger team he may get more wins than his skill level.
13.15 Carlos Marmol, RP, CHC
My first relief pitcher. And he’s not even a guaranteed closer. At this point in the draft the closers are basically gone. Wow! There are some pretty crappy pitchers in that bunch too. This year it seemed like you had to go for 2 or 3 out of the top 9 or hold your breath and pray. When it became apparent that I wouldn’t get anywhere near the top 9 I decided to basically punt saves. Marmol should be the guy in Chicago but even if he is not, his stuff is filthy and he will add some quality innings and a good K rate.
14.02 Mark Reynolds, CI, AZ
Still trying to make up for the power outage at the top of the draft. Reynolds had the highest SLG of any CI left. While he may lose some AB’s to Tracy eventually, I need that stat here.
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| 149 | Bandos
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Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 14:08
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I need everyone to sign up at Yahoo so I can start the tedious job of entering in teams. I think, though am not sure, that holt, rheo and jkaye have yet to sign up. Thanks!
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| 150 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 4110481415
Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 16:19
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Hubbles picks...
17.16 Jon Garland, SP LAA
18.01 Jason Kubel, OF MIN
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| 151 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 16:33
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Nice job so far today - we have shaved a day off the projected time to complete!
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| 152 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 18:31
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I'm in the league, Sandwich Statics.
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| 153 | holt
ID: 341542412
Tue, Mar 11, 2008, 20:54
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chicago trs, thanks for helping out! mucho gracias or something like that.
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| 154 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 09:16
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chicago trs, can you email me your email adress?
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| 155 | Mudge
ID: 510171112
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 11:14
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Bandos. I'm at the Amenia library (it just happened that when I logged on, it was my pick!). Anyway, my queue is filled and available. Who knows when our server will come back. Once again, if my queue runs out, pick for me.
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| 156 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 4110481415
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 11:30
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hubble...emailed you...
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| 158 | JKaye @Work
Leader
ID: 01372359
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 11:46
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I joined yahoo as the Columbus Clippers. I think the pace of the draft has been excellent. Nice job by everyone.
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| 159 | Hubble
ID: 35812212
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 16:44
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I tried to email you few times bandos... email got returned... didnt work.
Anyway, if some1 can send me the league info for yahoo id appreciate.
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| 160 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 17:07
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Email sent. Welcome back.
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| 163 | holt
ID: 341542412
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 19:11
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can't find any e-mails with league info. please send again.
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| 164 | holt
ID: 341542412
Wed, Mar 12, 2008, 20:54
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QUEUES
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| 165 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 10:59
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RE: 158
I agree, up to this point the pace has been fine.
4 rounds to go, the dregs of the 300-400 best players are left and we have 4 managers with Q's filled and on ?!?...4....really?
excuse my sarcasm, but let's get this done.
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| 166 | JKaye @Work
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ID: 01372359
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 12:26
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I hear ya on the queues. However, here's one problem with them:
Say I want a SS with my upcoming pick. The draft is 5 picks away from me. I put my top 3 choices for SS, assuming I will get one. Well, what happens when the draft comes right back down to me several picks later? One of those SS could still be #1 in my queue, but I no longer need one. It is hard to arrange players to cover TWO picks. For those of us on the ends, this becomes slightly problematic. If there was a way to indicate position preference for 2 picks, then the problem would be solved.
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| 167 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 14:44
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Good point.
You can allow free form entry and then post here that you only want one player from any one position.
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| 168 | JKaye @Work
Leader
ID: 01372359
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 16:17
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Some more complex reasoning for those of you curious how my mind works:
16.14 Mark Ellis, 2B, OAK
D'oh. Should have taken Giambi here. He would have fit in perfectly at the Util slot with his always high OBP. I gave the top 2 a chance to get him, and holt took him before the draft got back to me. As it is, I end up with Ellis, a decent 2B who can fill the spot for me. 80 R/80 RBI would be realistic marks, and I'd be happy with that. Biggest question are his OBP/SLG which is tough to project. I hope for something in the 330/430 range.
17.03 Greg Maddux, P, SD
I really hesitated to draft Maddux, having already rostered Wang. That gives me two guys who will combine for about 200-220 K's. I won't be winning that category it appears. However, Maddux is a very valuable #5 starter at this stage in the draft. Showing only minor regression over the years, he still looks poised for 13-15 wins, a 4.0 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Most importantly, he always pitches his 200 innings, thus maximizing the effect of his ratios (WHIP being his biggest contribution of course) on my staff.
18.14 Chase Headley, 3B, SD
I was thrilled to land Headley who complements the Rolen selection nicely. I just have to hope that either the veteran comeback or emerging star card works for me. Headley could be starting in LF on opening day due to Edmonds' injury (From what I read, Hairston is favorite for LF job, but would play CF in Edmonds' absence). With a full time job, Headley is one of the biggest sleepers of the season. Maybe not Ryan Braun level, but certainly could become a top 10 producing 3B by mid-year. I drafted very conservatively this year, but I was able to nab a huge upside guy with this pick.
19.03 Dan Wheeler, P, TB
I think Wheeler's stats were inflated last year. He isn't a 5+ ERA pitcher. I hope his work as a set-up man yields better results (3.5 ERA, 1.2 WHIP-ish stats) and allows me to plug him in as one of my 9 starters to help ratios, and pick up vulture counting stats. Best case scenario--he ends up closing. Not a long shot with Percival and Reyes as his competition.
20.14 David Dejesus, OF, KC
Hard to believe the guys I am drafting are still starters. I still have a couple spots to fill. Dejesus is a leadoff hitter, and even on the Royals, that means a healthy # of runs scored. His 101 runs scored last year were very under the radar. He also contributes about 10 steals, and 50-60 RBI. His problem last year was his horrendous 330/372. In 05-06 he posted identical 352/445 lines. I would be thrilled if he can return to those OBP/SLG levels for me in 08. Even if he splits the difference to 340/420, he'd be acceptable as a 20th round pick.
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| 169 | holt
ID: 341542412
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 17:16
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holy crap - I spent an extra couple hrs loading my queue with players this morning. I even logged in later to doublecheck that my queue was turned on. then somehow I check in this afternoon and see that the queue isn't turned on. this must be what it feels like to have alzheimer's. maybe my router had dropped my connection and the mouse click didn't go through? argh. all I know is I need a softer keyboard to bash my head on.
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| 170 | holt
ID: 341542412
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 17:23
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re 166. what you do is click the link that toggles between "all players" and "only first player". if you have it set on "all players" then like Bandos said you can specify here what position you want to draft in each rd.
freeform is useful if you prefer to e-mail a designated picker with your queue instructions, rather than loading your queue with players at kafenatid. freeform allows your dp's to select any player.
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| 171 | TD
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ID: 036331011
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 18:13
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I will be out until 9:30EST. I have made all players on my queue available to my DPs. Draft the top player in my Q in round 21. Don't draft a player with the same postion in round 22.
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| 172 | Mikel
ID: 46142717
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 18:13
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I apologize for the slow downs yesterday/this morning...Busy day
at the office.
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| 173 | TD
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ID: 036331011
Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 21:59
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My Q is set for round 22. I'm disappointed that the pace was slow today. I was hoping the pace would pick up for the last few less important rounds and we could complete the draft before the weekend.
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| 174 | TD
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ID: 036331011
Fri, Mar 14, 2008, 16:51
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I will be out until 10pm. I have made all players on my queue available to my DPs. Draft the top player in my Q in round 23. Don't draft a player with the same postion in round 24.
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| 175 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Fri, Mar 14, 2008, 18:53
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AAArrgggghh.
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| 176 | holt
ID: 341542412
Fri, Mar 14, 2008, 20:36
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no kidding. just finish this thing already!
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| 177 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 08:54
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Re: #28
Should Fosten time-out, his clock will be reduced to 2 hours.
Should he time-out, I have enough Q's to get it to papa cub in a hurry.
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| 178 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 10:17
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Bandos; you are the essence of patience. Must be that Florida sunshine!
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| 179 | Bandos
Sustainer
ID: 279492419
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 13:40
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Sorry, I went out right before it got back to Peter N. who will also be on a 2 hour clock for his last pick. (Im pretty sure...)
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| 180 | C1-NRB
ID: 551212915
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 17:35
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My bad. Left the house with turning the queue on; but I didn't time-out. :)
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| 181 | Peter N.
ID: 441292622
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 17:39
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Sorry for the holdup...too many beers last night
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| 182 | Mudge
ID: 17001020
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 17:41
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^^Oh, and I thought it actually took you 3 hours and 56 minutes to decide on Mitre.....
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| 183 | C1-NRB
ID: 551212915
Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 22:51
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Queue loaded and available.
My 25th rounder from the last two RIBC have worked out pretty well for me, so I expect good things.
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| 184 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sun, Mar 16, 2008, 10:11
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I will start the league soon as I have most of the players entered.
Bandos:
Colon = Baldelli
Fosten:
Cueto = Burress
WG:
Price = Van bechstonennenenene
Kershaw = Vandenhurdenenenenene
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| 185 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sun, Mar 16, 2008, 12:59
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OK, when Fosten makes his last pick, I will run waivers. Good Luck to all and thanks for a very smooth draft overall!
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| 187 | Bandos
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ID: 279492419
Sun, Mar 16, 2008, 14:37
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Fosten, make your last pick here as the draft has apparently closed.
I will start a draft recap thread and a new thread for Regular Season Discussion.
Draft Recap Thread
Regular Season Discussion Thread I
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