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0 Subject: RIBC AAA PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE - THREAD #1

Posted by: judy
- Leader [7771722] Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 12:09

Here are our managers for 2009:

1. Judy
2. TD
3. youngroman
4. mjd
5. Adam
6. MattG
7. MBT
8. jaydog
9. beastiemiked
10. B7
11. flying polack
12. slackjawed yokel
13. ksoze
14. valkyrie
15. bandos
16. wiggs

As soon as the RIBC makes official where their league will be hosted (Yahoo or ESPN), I'll set up our
league as well, and email the sign up info.

The draft will be launched on Monday March 9, with no clock for the first week. The 6 hour clock will
go into effect on Monday morning March 16.
1MattG
      ID: 411222611
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 12:22
Woohoo, I want to start the draft now! lol
2 Valkyrie
      ID: 210563113
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 13:52
Thanks Judy for doing all the dirty work- I am in on
Kafenatid.
3beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 14:59
I'm all signed up. Lets get the random number generator going.
4judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 15:07
Beastie -- I was gonna wait til tomorrow -- unless you want to volunteer to accept the numbers and
crunch it for us!!!!

How many sets of random numbers do you want? Show all work in the thread!!
5judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 15:34
I sent an email asking for your preference for ESPN or YAHOO. RIBC is staying with YAHOO.
AAA INTL is polling its managers.

Wiggs -- I do not have your email!!!
6youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 16:12
my vote: ESPN

reasons:
- G20 Hoops is using ESPN and since I joined a few weeks ago I had no problems
- free live scoring
- play pickups on the same day as long as the 1st game of the day hasn't started.
- I don't think that the overall max game limit may get exploited. I haven't seen a team that got near the max in games at more than 2 positions. I was close last year and played really hard to get there.
7Adam
      ID: 32110188
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 16:18
My vote is to stay with Yahoo.
8 mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 16:35
My preference would be to stick with Yahoo.
9 wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 16:47
i would prefer yahoo as well
10jaydog
      ID: 491232616
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 17:24
I prefer ESPN. My company blocks yahoo fantasy sports and the free live scoring that ESPN provides is excellent. Boo to stattracker $$$.

11Building 7
      ID: 471052128
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 17:35
I would like to have this feature:

play pickups on the same day as long as the 1st game of the day hasn't started.

I understand Yahoo can now do this. I would even be willing to switch to the International League if they have this feature and we do not.

I'm in a Yahoo Plus league already, so i would prefer Yahoo, I guess. But i would prefer the same day pickup feature more.
12MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 18:45
ESPN
13Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 19:54
It looks like the feature where you can pick up a player the same day of the game is only available in a Plus league at Yahoo. Even then, I can't find much about it.

So I'm going to go with ESPN.
14TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 20:43
My preference is ESPN. Primary reason is same day pickups.
15Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 21:39
I don't have a preference on ESPN or Yahoo.
16judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 21:52
Who wants to volunteer to do the random numbers thing for choosing draft order???

Volunteer needed!! beastie???

You can send the random numbers to me via email and I will pass them along to our volunteer. I think
3 sets will be fine. I'll let you know when I get them.
17ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 22:53
no preference
18Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 23:23
yeah, I don't really have a preference either...
20judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Feb 26, 2009, 23:26
Votes so far:
ESPN: 5
YAHOO: 4
NO PREF: 3
3 more votes needed...(I'm tiebreaker...)
21judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 10:18
Please see #16...
22 Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 12:40
No preference for me.

FYI: Mudge and I are wanting to co-manager this team, is everyone ok with that?
23mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 13:07
Yahoo for me. I already have 2 other teams set up there.
24judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 13:36
don't tell me we are having a 3 way tie...

ESPN = 5
YAHOO = 5
NO PREF = 4

The thing for me as commish is that I would like someone in RIBC to already be familiar with the ESPN site
so questions could be answered. As it stands now, it looks like AA and maybe INTL will try ESPN with RIBC
staying with YAHOO. We have some folks already familiar with commishing in YAHOO whom I could lean
on...
25judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 13:39
I have one set of random numbers -- need 2 more please.

Also need a volunteer to crunch them.
26Adam
      ID: 32110188
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 14:08
I have volunteered to crunch the numbers (ie, randomize them given the numbers provided). Please send random 1-16 to Judy.
27 Valkyrie
      ID: 4211421823
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 15:55
I will go Yahoo primarily because I think it will be easier for Judy to Commish a league that has everything the same as RIBC.
28judy
      ID: 597401015
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 16:28
OK THEN,

It looks like YAHOO is it for us with AA and INTL being the ESPN guinea pigs for this
season. Any STRENUOUS objections???

Thanks Adam -- I have two sets of numbers now -- need one more set. Hopefully we'll
get them tonight. I am out for dinner -- will be checking back in around 8 or so EST.

With luck, we can begin selecting our draft order picking spots (or is it "draft picking
order spots"?) this weekend.
29Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 16:56
Unless this is a Yahoo Plus league with same day transactions in yuor lineup, I'd like to see about switching leagues, if it's not too late. There may be someone over there that wants to use Yahoo. I'm going to leave a message at the AAA Int'l site.

30TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 16:58
Bandos:

I think that co-managing will put you at a disadvantage considering how well you and Mudge did in my league last year (10th and 15th) :)

But if you want to co-manage, it is OK with me.
31judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 20:21
One more set of numbers...?
32judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Feb 27, 2009, 22:26
Thanks to wiggs, MBT and TD for the numbers -- sending to Adam right now!
33Adam
      ID: 551222810
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 11:23
Here are the final numbers. I have the work in excel so I'll post that in a moment when I figure out the best way to go about it...

1 bandos
2 mjd
3 slackjawed yokel
4 wiggs
5 Adam
6 jaydog
7 ksoze
8 beastiemiked
9 Judy
10 youngroman
11 MBT
12 B7
13 flying polack
14 TD
15 valkyrie
16 MattG
34Adam
      ID: 551222810
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 11:30
I started by using the reverse order of the list at the top of this post (as I indicated to Judy that I would do). So, with that as the baseline, Wiggs sent the following list:

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15

and this resulted in the new order:

1 bandos
2 ksoze
3 flying polack
4 beastiemiked
5 MBT
6 Adam
7 youngroman
8 Judy
9 wiggs
10 valkyrie
11 slackjawed yokel
12 B7
13 jaydog
14 MattG
15 mjd
16 TD
35Adam
      ID: 551222810
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 11:33
MBT sent the following numbers:

5
9
16
2
10
7
6
1
3
15
12
4
11
8
14
13

which resulted in this new order:

1 MBT
2 wiggs
3 TD
4 ksoze
5 valkyrie
6 youngroman
7 Adam
8 bandos
9 flying polack
10 mjd
11 B7
12 beastiemiked
13 slackjawed yokel
14 Judy
15 MattG
16 jaydog
36Adam
      ID: 551222810
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 11:35
And finally, TD sent these numbers:

8
10
13
2
7
16
4
12
14
6
1
11
9
3
5
15

which gave us the final order that I posted above. Sorry this took up so much space...I couldn't paste the excel format in here.

37mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 12:06
Just so I'm clear: Post #33 is the final "draft position picking" order, correct?
38judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 14:28
YES!

1 bandos
2 mjd
3 slackjawed yokel
4 wiggs
5 Adam
6 jaydog
7 ksoze
8 beastiemiked
9 Judy
10 youngroman
11 MBT
12 B7
13 flying polack
14 TD
15 valkyrie
16 MattG
39judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 14:30
Bandos you are UP.

Copy this list and add your name into your chosen slot.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
40judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 18:11
Invitation to Yahooooo has been sent. I emailed the settings to GURU for confirmation that
they are correct!

Now I will sit back and wait for the snow -- 6-12 inches of the stuff. Used to get excited when
I was teaching, now it is just pretty!

DRAFT SPOT PICKING I would like this to be completed by Weds at the latest...
42 Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 21:09
Great. I will choose shortly

Also, Judy, I dont have the log in info for the league or Kafenatid. could you re-send it?

Thanks for doing this, I KNOW how much work it is.
43judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 21:46
Bandos -- I re-sent the invites -- I'll know you got them when you sign in!!
44 Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 22:47
weird, I havent gotten them. try this address maybe.
45judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 22:54
Bandos -- re-sent again. Shall I change emails for you??
46MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 23:15
Bandos, even if you aren't getting the emails can you pick your spot next time you check so we can get the rest of the spots picked? I'm sure we can get you your info soon enough...
47judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 01, 2009, 23:31
asks MattG who is stuck at the bottom of the order...! sigh!
48MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 00:17
Hahahaha I'm just so anxious to draft... MY other league is a keeper league so I don't get to do a redraft every year...
49Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 00:17
Fine, I'll take first :)
50judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 08:45
1. Bandos
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
51Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 09:48
Just to confirm, draft goes live next Monday?
52judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 10:12
yes -- untimed for a week beginning March 9

6 am EDT unless the consensus is to start it earlier (all I have to do is push a button...)

6 hour clock will begin 6 am March 16
53judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 10:14
We are all signed into Kafenatid -- thanks.

Need 3 more to sign in at Yahooooooooooooo!
54judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 12:50
mjd has no electricity.
He'll either check in when it comes on or I'll call him ~ 6 pm for his pick.

So 3 thru 6 or more, you can be ready for tonight!
55mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 18:22
Finally

1. Bandos
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

56judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 18:43
up next:

slackjawed yokel
wiggs
Adam
jaydog
ksoze
beastiemiked
Judy
57judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 20:06
Everyone is registered for Yahooooooooooooo and Kafenatid.

Thank you for being so prompt!
58Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 21:16
1. Bandos
2.
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4.
5.
6.
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
59wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 22:20
1. Bandos
2.
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4.
5.
6.
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
60 Adam
      ID: 32110188
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 22:53
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4.
5.
6.
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
61judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 02, 2009, 23:38
I'll be out in the am until about 11 or so. If my turn to pick comes up, please put me in the
highest available slot (closest to the top -- it would be 4, 5, 6, or 8) and then keep on going.
62Jaydog
      ID: 89132813
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 04:01
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4.
5.
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
63ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 05:52
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5.
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
64beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 09:05
1. Bandos2. Adam3. Slackjawed Yokel4. ksoze5. bmd6. Jaydog7. mjd8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16. wiggs
65mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 09:38
Posting per Judy's instructions

1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
66judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 12:21
thanks for filling in, but what's with the bold stuff?
67mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 12:53
I just felt that since you are the leader of this motley crew you deserve a little something extra ;)
68judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 14:09
oh
69youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 14:40
had no time all week to research where to pick, but best pick available can't be that bad.

1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
70mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 15:12
Since the #1 slot is taken #10 will do

1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10. MBT
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
71Building 7
      ID: 471052128
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 15:28
Looks like Yahoo for me. My favorite number...11

1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10. MBT
11. Building 7
12.
13.
14.
15.
16. wiggs
72Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 15:41
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10. MBT
11. Building 7
12.
13.
14.
15. Flying Polack
16. wiggs
73TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 21:05
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10. MBT
11. Building 7
12. TD
13.
14.
15. Flying Polack
16. wiggs
74Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 21:52
1. Bandos
2. Adam
3. Slackjawed Yokel
4. ksoze
5. bmd
6. Jaydog
7. mjd
8. Judy
9. youngroman
10. MBT
11. Building 7
12. TD
13.Valkyrie
14. MattG
15. Flying Polack
16. wiggs
75MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 22:48
14, hmmm no emotional connection to the number. Ok lets draft!!!!!!
76judy
      ID: 48642817
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 22:50
Great
I'll set the order on kafenatid on weds
77judy
      ID: 48642817
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 22:51
14= pete rose
78MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 03, 2009, 23:00
That means I can bet on winning.
79judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 15:16
Ok the draft order is all set up on Kafenatid.

This message repeats much of what is in the email:

Timed draft will start on Monday March 16 at 6 am (although I will probably hit the
button before I go to bed Sunday night). You will have 6 hours to pick. The draft will be timed
from 6 am to midnight EDT. There will be a weekend pause in effect.

NOTE: We can also choose to keep going over the weekends...

The untimed draft is set to begin this Monday, March 9th -- again probably starting
at bedtime Sunday...

HOWEVER, I can turn it on at any time. For me, I have my round 1 list all set from 1 -
8, so I am ready... after that, well, we'll see where I go...

Chime in here as to your preference for when you want me to hit the the untimed draft
start button!
80Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 15:28
Not that it matters because I've got the 15th pick, but I won't be able to spend any time on my draft list until Sunday/Monday.
81mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 15:36
I say go ahead and get things started. I see no reason to wait at this point since it is untimed.
82MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 19:42
I agree, its untimed, no reason to wait... lets go...
83mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 20:04
Still researching here and may not be ready to pick until Monday,
but if people want to start, please do.

I'd have been ready, as I was using some downtime to prep when I
lost power for about 24 hours. Survived with gas logs and vodka,
but now I'm behind in my research with little free time through
the weekend.

Figures.... I'm moving to a house with a backup generator in about
a month or so.
84judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 22:23
Anybody in the top 6 ready to go? If so, I'll turn it on... that way we can at least see whom we
cannot pick!

Don't want to put too much pressure on folks just yet...

As a courtesy once we do start, if you do not plan to pick for a designated time (ie., in
meetings all day, not ready, away for the day, out for dinner back around 9), please post here with an
approximate pick time (if you know it) so that those of us eager beavers who are waiting (like MattG at
#14...) don't keep running to the computer to check every hour or so. The messages in #80 and 83 are
perfect examples of this courtesy!

Of course, once we get rolling, the Q and DP systems should be used!


85ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 22:41
Ready to go...
86mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 14:06
Once I see who comes off the board in the first 6 picks, that could
potentially change my stated timeline.
87judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 14:31
making it longer or shorter?
88judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 14:32
How about TO! Wahoooo. (Sorry -- I know this is baseball season, but I was so happy to see him
canned.)
89mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 14:52
I know it's off topic, but I'm thrilled to see him fired. My only fear is that he ends up with my Bears!
90mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 18:58
87-would expect shorter
91judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 21:53
Good thing we all got the news about A-Rod before we drafted -- I feel sorry for the keeper league
folks. I think it is the same injury/surgery that Utley had. It killed the second half of his season.

THE DRAFT IS TURNED ON.

I emailed bandos to see if he was ready and he told me his pick, so we are good to go!
92judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 22:01
fyi

Kemics = MattG
bjclinton0 = B7
mybadteam = MBT

All the others "match up" ID wise.
93MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Mar 05, 2009, 22:30
woohoo draft time, lets gooooooo
95judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 07, 2009, 08:59
I left Q of 3 although I am 4 away. Hopefully it will last for my DP'r.

96mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 07, 2009, 20:54
No problem deciding whether to make Judy's pick or not.
98judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 07, 2009, 21:55
Now that we are into our draft it is time to review the DRAFT COURTESIES that are expected of you.
They are more relevant for the timed part, but I thought I would send them out now.

1) If you will take a long time to draft, put a note in the thread:
"Not picking until 6 pm EDT."
"In a meeting all morning, need to wait to see who else is picked."
"Left a Q; if it is gone, I'll be back around 9 PM EDT."

Messages like that keep everyone cool and relaxed.

2) Use the Q system. Try to leave at least one round worth in your Q.

3) Use the designated picker (DP) tool in Kafenatid. If you have special instructions ("Q good for
round #5 ONLY."), please put that into the thread or in an email to your DP'r.

4) If you are a DP'r, and Kafenatid sends you an email that you are UP to DP for someone, you MUST
first:
Read your email to see if there are special instructions.
Read the thread to see if there are special instructions.
If there is nothing there, go ahead and make the pick.

5) I am the automatic DP'r for everyone. I can see who has Q's available, but not the players in the Q.
In the beginning of the draft, if you have made your Q available, I usually wait about 15 min to see if
you will pick, unless you leave instructions to "go ahead" in the thread or in an email to me.

You will find me to be a very active commish, both during the draft and hopefully during the long
season. During the draft it may seem "pushy" but we need to keep it moving!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PICKS and let's keep the draft moving!
99MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 07, 2009, 21:57
Just an FYI. I like to make all of my picks myself in the early rounds. I'll set up a queue but I like to have an hour to pick.

In the later rounds I will set up a queue and let everyone here know my schedule...

thanks!
100Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 11:00
FYI - I'm heading out for the day. I haven't had time to put together my cheat sheet yet, so I won't be able to use a queue.

It'll probably be around lunch tomorrow (est.) before I'm ready to pick.
101TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 11:36
I created a two player queue for my DPs to use if I am not around.
102Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 11:41
Message to TD, and maybe valkyrie. Are you interested in swapping 1st and 2nd round picks? I have a couple guys rated real close. I am currently up to pick. So, let me know what you think.
103TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 11:52
I am not interested in swapping.
104judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 20:36
Nice progress --
next move -- probably afternoon on Monday (#100)
105MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sun, Mar 08, 2009, 21:33
Booo I don't want to wait!
106Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 10:28
I'm here, anticipate picking around noon.
107wiggs
      Sustainer
      ID: 04991311
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 10:36
Once you do, I have my queue loaded up with 3 names- you can select for me and turn the corner.
Wiggs
108judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 11:22
I have no idea who(m) I am picking next -- too many choices-- aaack! However, I am sure
some I am thinking about will be taken before my turn!
109Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 12:24
And we're moving again.
110TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 13:38
Created a 3 player Q. Use it if I am not around.
111judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 14:54
MATT -- It's your turn!!! With the next 2 filled Q's just waiting for me!
112judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 17:07
My Q is ready to go -- back after 7.
113mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 17:20
I either just made the biggest mistake or biggest steal of the draft.
114judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 17:59
EXACTLY what I was thinking!

You have GUTS!
115mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 19:20
There had to be at least one sucker in this league ;)
116MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 19:57
Sorry guys, as an IT consultant the majority of my days are slow, then I get hammered for a week. This is that week... :( I'll do my best to keep up, as long as I have an internet connection I can pick, but Kafenatid doesn;t load on the iphone...
117judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 20:02
MATT -- It loads on my iPhone...?? Try again! I have it as a bookmark in case that might help.
118MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 20:40
Maybe it was just this weekend... I'll try again here shortly...
119mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 20:58
I guess I'm now a quasi Ranger's fan.

I had Hamilton long gone by now in my rankings, so I had to pick
him.
120judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 21:02
Yeah -- it' s been a strange draft so far... I don't see patterns yet...
121judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 21:04
I think it is MUCH HARDER than picking for football...
122MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 21:21
I'm actually trying something different. In past drafts I would have drafted Hamilton, but my new method has me going a different way. I can't really say much more, because it will give up my strategy, maybe after the draft...

123mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 23:12
Strategy? I don't need no stinking strategy.
124judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 23:13
Not to worry, we get to explain our strategy when the draft is over!!
I think I have one...
125mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 23:16
The big problem I see is that the "traditional" way of drafting is
that player ratings are based on past performance and future
expectectations.

Which does not guarentee future results.

I'm trying a twist in my draft strategy also, this year.

Looks like it's to draft as many Texas Rangers as possible. I'm
starting to feel like Judy if she lived in Texas ;0)
126judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 23:53
No way I could live in Texas -- that's where the Cowgirls play!
127Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 00:17
I made a queue in kafenatid for the 3rd round only. Thanks in advance... I'll be back in the morning.
128Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 00:18
um, I meant the 2nd round only. not the third - I've been waiting too long...
129judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 07:09
my Q is good to go for round #3
130Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 09:29
I know I'm up - will pick shortly.
131ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 10:23
Slackjawed is up in the 3rd and I'm a DP for him but based on post 128 I think he wants to make his own pick here.
132mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 10:46
We moved at a similar pace in the AA league I commished, last
year and I don't believe I ever turned on the clock.

Also, as AAA, we're bound by tradition (and encouraged by Guru)
to do rationales. I've started mine, but like doing them to talk
myself into or out of a pick.
133judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 10:51
Ksoze -- I agree --put a hold on Slackjawed until we hear from
him (or he picks)


134judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:08
is SY based in the west coast? he usually posts after 11 EDT.
135ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:15
Off to work a rare evening shift, I have access to the draft on my phone but don't know that I'll be able to update my list... depends on my down time. If the draft gets back to me I'll be back around 11pm EST.
136judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:32
I wondered who would take Manny...
137Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:32
No rationales for me. I don't have enough time to keep up with them.
138judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:33
Ksoze -- evening shift at 11 am EDT -- where are you located?? Europe?
139TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 11:57
I was hoping Manny would fall to me.
140Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 12:18
I was looking at him with 2.02. I can't believe he dropped to the 3rd. He went 1.13 in the other AAA league.
141judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 12:51
DARN YOU JAYDOG!
142TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 13:03
Manny was 2nd on my queue at 2.05. Because she is a Phillies fan, I knew Judy was hoping to get Hamels at 3.08.
143jaydog
      ID: 169282219
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 13:10
Ha Judy... I knew you were looking at Hamels. As a Mets fan it pains me to draft him but now when/if he pitches well against them I'll have a sliver of something to be happy about.
144judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 13:31
when/if he pitches well??? WHEN, of course...
145TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 13:40
I found this on another thread posted by Guru.

I just collected all of the current Yahoo position eligibilities (hitters only) and put them in this excel spreadsheet:

http://rotoguru1.com/base/Yahoo-elig-3-9-09.xls
146judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 14:13
TD -- you beat me to it - - I was going to email it out later on!! It is too bad we can't
sort it better though -- it was tough to find someone.
147mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 14:37
Will pick in about an hour. Got a contractor giving me an estimate.
148mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 14:50
I'll be out until at least 6:00 pm CST, will pick this evening if it get to me ;)
149TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 16:33
Created a queue for pick 3.12 only.
150judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 16:42
Out from 6;15 until about 9:15 pm EDT -- if I am your only DP -- please pick the ones
right before and after you instead...
151mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 18:42
I got back early, just picked
152mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 19:31
You guys just emptied my Q with those last few picks :{
153MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 20:15
Mine too, Kemp wasn't even in my list... As I saw it getting emptied I was like ut oh...

Hoping my next pick is tonight so I can work on a queue tomorrow...

154Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 20:33
I'm getting in the car right now and I'm not comfortable enough with the draft yet to leave a queue. I should be back online and picking by 10:30pm (EST).
155wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 20:58
hated those picks, but i really didnt know where to go with this. Some picks I thought might make it back to me didnt. I went with what I had as the best available.
156judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 22:12
This is a weird draft -- players gone who should still be there -- players there who should be
gone -- what is a manager to think??

That said, my Q is good for round #4 only -- I will need to reset it for round #5. I am out all
day tomorrow except 2-3, unless it rains. (I am a girls lacrosse ref and have a double header
scheduled.) I will be up til about midnight tonight if we get to my round #4, but cannot do
anything tomorrow morning about #5 before I head out... no time.
157MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 22:50
With so many teams, I think we are seeing larger runs on positions. There was a pitcher run in round 2 and an OF run in rounds 3-4...

Definitely seeing a pattern
158Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:05
Here. Still struggling with this pick, but I'll make it shortly.
159ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:11
Judy, RE: 138... I'm in Florida, worked a 10 hour shift till 10pm. Gotta go it now because I'll be going to the Rays/Phillies spring training game on Thursday.
160TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:17
I'll make my pick around 8am EST if it gets to me by then. I don't have time tonight to put together a queue.
161mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:21
I've checked various player projection articles/sites/blogs and
after the first 4 guys picked, there's really no consistent consensus on how the rest of the pack rates.

Should be an interesting season and better to be lucky than good.
162MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:27
I'm just waiting for Polack to make a pick then I'll pick, I have a 2 players that I want so I'm ready to go...
163judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:32
Be sure to root for the Phillies...and Pat the Bat...
164judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:34
It's ALWAYS better to be lucky than good!
165ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:35
Went to game 1 of the world series... wasn't rooting for Pat then, am now.
166MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:40
ok bed time, I picked, valkyrie is up
167Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 23:40
Finally picked. I must've looked at 10 different players in depth. Way different than my Chipper selection, who is actually rated higher than BJ or Prince on my spreadsheet.

I wonder why he dropped... what's that you say? He's injury prone? What? Hasn't played 150 games since 2003? No wonder he dropped, hehe.
168MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 09:05
Injury prone, and he tailed off last year. I don't think we will see a torrid start like we saw last year.
169Building 7
      ID: 471052128
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 09:33
I'll pick within the hour.
170beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 09:56
Chipper is solid in leagues where replacements are easy to come by. In deep leagues his value drops since his replacement for the games he misses is going to be very far below average. With his %'s, if he ends up playing 130+ he should be a good pick.
171youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 12:09
that was faster than I thought. I am currently stuck at work for another 3 hours doing some deployments to our production system. I hope I find the time in between to update my draft sheet with all the picks that went since my last one to see which player wants on my team.
172mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 12:17
No worries YR, I'm heading out for about 2 hours and my next
pick totally depends on the next 2 picks. If we were a little further
along I would definitely leave a queue.
173youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 13:07
done.

why in hell did I pick 3 Astros in the first 4 rounds? I don't know. I simply looked at their stats, previous and projected and they came up on top.

the Oswalt pick was a tough one. I looked at a specific hitter too, but was much more comfortable with him.

whats up with rationales? I usually write them before posting my pick because this is a good way to think about what I am doing. that said, I haven't written anything this year, so I already know why my team will underperform.
174Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 36241112
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 14:06
I've set up a 1-man queue. If he gets taken ahead of time it'll probably be after 5pm eastern until I'm back online to pick.
175judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 14:23
There is a long way to go to get back to me, so I have hidden my Q,
although I do not expect it to last.
176judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 14:26
RE: RATIONALES

AAA managers are expected to do round by round rationales which are then reposted neatly into
a thread so all can read. It is a lot of work for you and the reposters, so how about this suggestion?

Every 5 rounds, you summarize your picks in any way you want and put it into one thread
entry. The limitations of course would be that you cannot mention any player not yet picked.

Does that sound more reasonable and doable? Let me know and I'll start up a new thread and be the
first entry so you can see what is might look like.
177Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 15:48
I struggled hard with Oswalt last night. I probably would have taken him if not for his participation in the WBC. Hopefully it works out for him, I'm certainly not stoked about McLouth.
178judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 19:16
I am in for the night, will turn on Q when it gets closer to my pick.
Wanna make sure I really wanna do what I think I wanna do.
179judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 20:54
From MattG (email reply to #176)

Works for me...

Anybody else chiming in??

180ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 21:14
re: 176

No objections here.
181wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 21:24
sounds good
182judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 22:22
I wonder where Adam is? He picked around suppertime...
183TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 22:51
Every 5 round summary is OK with me.
184mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 22:59
OK by me
185mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 23:00
Fine by me as well
186Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 47227122
      Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 23:12
yeah, I'd prefer a 5-round summary - less of a hassle for everyone. (I'm sure our viewing public will be sorely disappointed though).
187Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 09:10
Sure. I'll get right on it.
188MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 09:23
Where is the summary thread?
189judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 10:42
coming right up...
190judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 10:46
Mine will be ready as soon as the #5 goes through to see an example format.

Would someone make a nice link to it? Safari won't let me do it! Thanks.
191judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 10:46
DARN YOU BEASTIE.

Will I get ANY more Phillies???
192TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 11:19
AAA PCL RATIONALES
193judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 11:26
I stuck my rationales in the thread so you could see what it might look like.
Hope you enjoy reading them!
194youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 11:47
I am on my way home in a few minutes. I hope work isn't calling me again. I hope I can make my pick within the next 2 hours.
195mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 15:28
I'll post my rationales later this evening
196TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 17:52
Queue available for pick 6.05
197judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 18:34
VALKRYIE

It's SHANE Victorino!
198judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 21:32
NEXT ITEM OF BUSINESS:

TIMED CLOCK: Normally the interval is 6 hours. I do not think we have come close to that once we got started, so I
suggest we keep that.

DAILY DRAFT PAUSE: For RIFC, we did midnight to 6 am EDT. The other RIBC seem to be using 1 am to 7 am EDT.

WEEKEND PAUSE: Do you want one? It would be 1 am Sat (Fri) to 7 am Monday.

Let your thoughts be known here please.
199mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 21:53
If we continue even close to this pace, do we really need a clock?
This is an attentive and experienced group and we should easily
finish ahead of time.

Plus once we get into the later rounds it's easier to use the queue
system.

I did it in AA last year without turning it on once.
200TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 22:03
I agree with mjd. I see no need for a clock. The draft is moving at a good pace will probably move faster in later rounds.
201MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 22:25
No need for a clock unless the average pick time and the number of picks left would put us past opening day... At that point, we'll need a clock... but i dont see that happening with this group...
202mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 22:35
Expect things to slow down a little on the weekends, but that will
happen with or without a clock.

As long as we maintain pace during the week, we should be fine.

Judy, what are our pick times and estimated completion time?
203judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 23:16
Oh, you guys cannot see that at the top on Kafenatid?

91 picks made, 309 left
1:50/pick
finish: 4-05

we've completed 2+ rounds today. It does seem that most people are home at night (EDT) and checking
in.

WE REALLY ARE IN GREAT SHAPE, SO IF NO ONE DISAGREES WE'LL JUST KEEP GOING UNTIMED...
204mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 00:19
Doesn't the season start 4/5?

As stated above, decisions later in the draft will be easier and
people will be more comfortable using queues.

Maybe Judy can keep us informed on our stats. We need to drop
that time between picks a little so that Judy has time to load the
rosters and run wavers.
205beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 02:29
Sorry for the holdup. Last time that'll happen, promise.
206Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 07:54
My queue can be used for round 6.
207judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 08:45
OKEEDOKEE.

What I will do is post each night around 10 EDT the status of our draft as per the data in #203.

If we appear to be slowing down, we can set a clock. How does that sound?

I will have some time today and am planning to load the rosters with picks 1-5. I don't
think Yahoo lets you load your rosters the way AOL and FanBall do -- but IF that is the case I'll be
having you load your own!!
208judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 08:51
NON BASEBALL NOTE:

Did anyone else watch the 6 OT Big East Syracuse/UConn game last night? I am having
trouble keeping my eyes open this am! Also Pitt lost and Villanova got very lucky after a
big lead. Now what will the committee do about #1 seeds???

The Big Dance is going to be like our draft -- kinda unpredictable and wild. I usually
mess up my brackets early:)
209Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 09:18
That 4/5 finish date isn't correct. That is taking into account the average pick time since Judy turned on the draft.

The reality is we've been averaging 20+ picks per day since Monday.

We've got 288 picks left, at 20 per day, we'll finish two weeks from today --March 27th.

To finish by 3/30/09, which should probably be our target date, we need to average 17 picks per day.

I vote that as long as we hit 17 picks per day we keep the clock off, but as soon as we miss that number, we turn on the clock.
210Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 09:41
I did stay up and watch that instant classic. I think it is playing again on ESPN classic all day, lol. Too bad for my huskies but what a great, ridiculous game. Missed free throws and stupidity (you gotta foul up 3 with under 20 sec to play!)

Will pick once I get caught up.

Hey, I just noticed that ksoze is in this league - awesome. My B101 pitching staff leaves something to be desired - its gonna be a struggle there with no 2/3 round picks.
211judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 09:49
Hi Flying -- I'm only telling ya what the computer says...
Maybe it is counting in weekend pauses??
212mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 09:56
209 makes sense to me
213judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 10:04
I just practiced putting the rosters into your teams. It will be easier if I wait until the draft is
finished and I have ALL your players ready to go. I suspect it will only take me about an hour to
get them all in, so that is not a worry for us.
214Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 10:08
Judy the draft was turned on Wednesday, but we didn't really start drafting until Monday. That time from Wednesday to Monday counts in the average. So pretty much whatever we do, the average that you see is going come down.

Like I said, we should really target 3/30 to finish. As Commish you're going to want one week to get the drafted loaded, have everyone check it, run waivers, etc...
215judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 10:17
AHA -- I see the stat basis.
I agree -- the earlier the better for the checks and waivers...

I do think we are in great shape...but we'll monitor it closely...
216MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 10:35
I watched that AMAZING game last night Correction, this morning, both teams were just exhausted, Harris from Cuse was so tired he couldn't dunk he missed so many close shots.

I think we will see syracuse win today too, they run a 2/3 zone so their players don't get tired on defense... It's what let carmello and company win in 2003 i think.... and Gerry McNamara and co go on a nice run like 3 years ago... It comes in handy when you play a lot of games in a short amount of time.
217judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 12:15
Replay Uconn/Syracuse at 3 EDT on ESPNU according to the ESPN scroll...
218judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 14:08
Off to ref (brrrr!). Back around 7. Q is good for Round #7 only.
219wiggs
      Sustainer
      ID: 04991311
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 14:51
I will get my recaps in over the weekend- finals week for my master class right now, last thing is due sunday so I am spending alot of time on that right now. I hope this is ok.
220judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 18:52
No problem wiggs.

Also, my Q is ready to go -- I 'll be watching the Villanova game and will pop up at halftime to
see what's up!

We had a great night on Thursday -- wonder if we will roll so fast tonight.

It IS the weekend, so if you will be delayed for longer than say 4 hours, just post it here so we
know...
221Flying Polack
      ID: 3201317
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 19:00
I'm at dinner right now. This is kind of a crossroads pick for me so I'm not quite ready. I'll probably pick around 830 and then be around the rest of the night.
222judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 21:36
well, THAT was a stinky game from Villanova -- they looked like a bunch of frightened
middle school kids...
223mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Mar 13, 2009, 22:10
Judy, check your email
224judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 00:02
nightly check up:

total picks made: 119
left: 281
time/pick: 1:37
end date: 4-01

so far so good -- I do expect a bit of a weekend slow down??
225judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 00:30
YR - make the pick for me!
226Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 01:31
judy - I haven't been a commish in years, but I think in yahoo you can just set the draft as complete, turn waivers off, and then we'll be able to add our own players.
227mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 01:39
SJ, Didn't we do that in NQL football, this past season? I think for
some reason they needed to leave one player on each team. We
even added our own keepers.
228Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 06:08
That's a bad idea. Just run the league like normal, it doesn't take very long to add the players.
229judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 08:58
Not to worry -- adding players in Yahoo is easy for me to do!!!
Max hour when the draft is finished!
230MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 18:31
I'm here all night, hoping to get through round 10 today... :)
231judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 19:20
We've already made 20 picks since last night! Not too shabby I'd say for a Saturday!

We are getting to the marginal players though -- the ones with "holes"...
232wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 20:20
Nice pick with vernon wells, he was my guy this round
233MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 21:40
I'm glad I got him wiggs, My next pick was either Verlander or Hardy, both taken by Polack... So im not the only pick stealer

234judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 21:47
My Q keeps getting plucked as well... right now I seem to have NO strategy!
235MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 21:55
My original strategy is out the door, I had a specific order I wanted to go for stat groups. Now I'm just targetting positions in defense...
237judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 23:26
My Q is good to go for rounds #10 and 11 -- if it lasts (11 names in it...)
238judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 14, 2009, 23:34
nightly update: 31 picks today!

total picks: 150
picks left: 250
time per pick: 1:26
end date: 3-29

WOW!
239mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 01:28
Q good for round 10 only, please.
240MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 13:17
I'm around all day for picks if anyone wants me to handle their Queue
241Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 14:44
My queue's set for my next pick. I added you as a picker, MattG
242Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 21:06
I'm heading to bed, I've got an early morning. Too far away for me to leave a queue, but don't worry. I'll be up early.
243judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 22:28
Nightly update: 20 picks made

total made: 170
picks left: 230
time/pick: 1:24
end date: 3-29

a bit slower than Saturday, but good progress nontheless. We will continue without a clock.
244judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 11:27
Q good for round 12 only please.
245judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 19:06
my Q is on with only 5 names in it...I hope it lasts...

I can't believe that we have 12 rounds left! I am having trouble finding guys I even want!! We have
certainly picked the MLB rosters clean!

Anybody else struggling to find "good guys" or is it just me?
246MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 19:32
plenty of excellent players out there...
247judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 20:11
to me "excellent" = "stud"ly

I think the "studlies" are gone. Lots of starters left, but not "studlies"....
248TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 20:54
Not just you Judy.
249Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 21:23
I have a queue available for my upcoming pick.
250MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 22:34
I have SlackjawedYocals Queue, I'll give him a few minutes to pick himself before I pick from it...
251judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 23:20
nightly report: 25 picks made

total: 195
left: 205 (That means we are almost halfway!)
time/pick: 1:21
end date: 3-28

We are doing really well. I'll post again only if we fall behind --
meaning an end date of 3-30 or later. OK?
252MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 09:48
great job judy, I like the nightly updates to be honest, if we see a slacking, then we can get on peoples cases...
253MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 10:14
I have a 2 player queue for round 13 ONLY. If both of them get selected (doubful) then just wait for me to pick.

thanks!
254youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 11:45
I will be away for the next few hours. left a small queue. I hope it is long enough.

I will be back at 8pm ET.
255judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 13:04
Q good for #14 only. Back on line about 9:00 or so (maybe earlier...) for the next pick.
256youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 18:31
I am back, will pick in a few minutes.
257jaydog
      ID: 1022416
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 18:50
My queue is only good for round 14. If empty, I'll be home around 9pm and will pick then.
258judy
      ID: 522271718
      Tue, Mar 17, 2009, 21:20
logging off -- early day tomorrow -- anything in my Q is good to
go. it will be a surprise.
will check in around 8 am weds, then off til 2-3, then back around
7 pm.

MattG -- I'll post the update tomorrow night -- OK?
259Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 311142320
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 00:40
I left a (one-man) queue.
260judy
      ID: 07491614
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 08:55
Q still good to go, if same position shows up for both #15 and #16, please wait for me to pick
#16. Thanks. Might be able to check in around 11 am...to fix Q for 16.
261mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 09:53
I'll be in meetings throughout the day so I set up a Q and I added Roman as a DP. Please use only for round 15. Thanks
262MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 10:05
Small Q for round 15 ONLY... Give me a few minutes before you pick from it as I might be around.

thanks!
263judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 14:32
Matt -- I waited 30 min and then picked for you!

Even though you snatched fast willie from my Q!
264wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:12
Judy
Hold the draft Please- I picked as a DP for MattG by accident- i didnt see his post here.
265wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:13
I am sorry Matt and Judy.
266MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:32
Oh it was you wiggs!!!! uhm, actually I don't want span how can I change my pick?
267jaydog
      ID: 169282219
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:40
I have a one man Queue set up for round 16. If he disappears I'll be home around 8pm to make my pick.
268MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:44
Judy,

Wiggs accidently picked span for me, that Queue was only for round 15. I know who I want to change span to for round 16. Should I post it here or should I just wait???
269mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:46
Are we holding the draft at this point so Matt can change his round 16 pick or are we good to go? Just want to make certain before any more selections are made.
270mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:48
Matt, if for some reason it gets to me (I'm up in one pick) I'll wait until we get some clarification about your last pick from Judy.
271MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:48
I dunno, I can post my selection here, but that's not going to stop people who just go to the draft to select... I emailed Judy I'm waiting to hear back...
272MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 16:59
I emailed Jody my pick, I have to get to the gym... Hopefully she can correct it.
273Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 17:06
MattG post your pick here so the draft can keep moving. If someone wants Denard Span, post it here.

Judy said in 258 she's out 'til 7pm. No reason for us to hold up the draft for 2 hours.
274MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 17:13
I emailed jody this pick.

16.03 should be Jeremy Guthrie SP Baltimore Orioles....

thanks!

275mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 17:24
No problem, moving forward
276 Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 18:23
I'm off to the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Do a little scouting. Anyways, I'll have sketchy internet access Thurs to Monday. I can leave a que for a couple rounds, but after that can someone call me or text me once in awhile and let me know what picks were made? And how do I set Kafanated. If you email me I can give you my cell # and I'll also send it to Judy. Thanks....Go USA
278MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:06
Judy if you have to delete picks, don't worry about it. It's not that big of deal. I thought you could just swap the players out.
279youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:12
no Span for me. I am happy with Ziegler
280judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:17
Learn something new every year. Matt is fixed, but now we need the guys up to Jaydog to confirm that
their pick is good.

SO do a copy paste:

Valkyrie:
TD:
B7 (gone for weekend as per #276 and his Q is empty and unavailable...)
MBT
YR
judy (No I do not want Span for pick 16.9)
mjd
jaydog

When everyone has checked in (except for B7), I will restart the draft.


281mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:23
Judy, since you stopped the draft I can no longer access the draft on Kafenatid. Just for confirmation I drafted Mike Jacobs, KC, 1B
282Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:28
with the benefit of hindsight I would like to change my pick but not to pick up Span- LOL.
(That means I pass move forward).
283judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:28
OK so we have NO SPAN from:

YR, Judy, mjd, MBT, jaydog

Since jaydog left a one man Q, and he got his guy I will also assume he did not want Span either (poor
Span)

I am going down to eat dinner and will be back up around 8 to see if TD and Valkyrie have checked in
-- sorry for the inconvenience.
284judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:30
Ok I'll call TD.
285judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 19:34
not home - I left messages...
286Flying Polack
      ID: 27201818
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:00
I don't think people should be able to change picks. Unless they want Span. We should just put Guthrie in Matt's spot and move the draft forward.

Otherwise you have the benefit of seeing how the future strategy played out for people drafting after you.
287flying polack
      ID: 5261818
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:06
Nm. I just realized that was a joke... Blackberry screen is too small. Sorry
288mybadteam
      ID: 23172815
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:06
I don't think anyone is seriously suggesting that we change players other than the possible Span substitution (for the record I still want Jacobs). On another note, I'll bet this is the most Denard Span has ever been discussed in a fantasy baseball thread!
289Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:16
No on Span.
290judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:22
FYI: Here is the most recent round: It is going up so beastie is next.

jaydoghall 16.11 Fred Lewis OF SFO 06:42 pm
mjd33333 16.10 Chris Ray RP BAL 06:39 pm
judy 16.09 David DeJesus OF KAN 06:31 pm
youngroman 16.08 Brad Ziegler RP OAK 06:20 pm
mybadteam 16.07 Mike Jacobs 1B KAN 05:42 pm
bjclinton0 16.06 Clint Barmes 2B COL 05:19 pm
TD 16.05 Rafael Perez RP CLE 04:34 pm
valkyrie 16.04 Scott Rolen 3B TOR 04:30 pm
kemics 16.03 Jeremy Guthrie SP BAL 04:11 pm
Flying Polack 16.02 Mike Fontenot 2B CHC 04:09 pm
wiggs 16.01 Xavier Nady OF NYY 04:06 pm
291judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:23
B7 your Q is empty and closed. Did you know that?

Can you access Kafenatid (after I turn it on?)
292Building 7
      ID: 70243116
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 20:44
I leave at noon tomorrow. I'll put some people in there.
293Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 21:04
Has everyone confirmed? Let's get moving again.
294judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 21:05
waiting on TD -- I'll call again...
295judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 21:12
Got him!

Draft going back on!
296judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 21:14
OH, and many thanks to Adam for telling me how to "fix" it.
297judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 22:59
By the way I am home tomorrow ~10:30 to 11:30 and then after 2 pm for the duration, but will be watching
BBall. So if you leave Q's filled I can help out -- I'll check every half hour or so.

B7, you can send me separate email lists for each round before you leave, with instructions. I won't open them
until it is time!!! I CAN call you, but do not want to ruin your adventure. I don't have texting... maybe someone
else can text you the picks and then email info to me?? Whatever, we'll work it out.

I expect that we might finish up over the weekend.
298judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 23:09
Nightly check in:

252 picks made
148 to go
1:14/pick
end date: 3-26
299judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 07:14
I see lots of loaded Q's. Make sure to open them up if you want your DP'r to do the work for you!
300MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 09:16
I will not be using queues from here on out. I'm very picky about what positions i want so setting 1 or 2 man queues isn't really worth it when im 16 picks away. I'll be around most of the day except for a few hours around lunch.
301judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 10:35
"picky about your picks"

Cute!
302judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 10:41
Q good for round #17 ONLY please.
303mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 12:09
Q open and good to go. Pick away. I'll be back by 2.
304mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 13:46
I'm going to lunch, Q good for this round only
305TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 14:02
I hated making your pick for you Judy. You got the guy at the top of my Q. Ryan Madson.
306judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 14:16
kzose -- I see you read the same SI article about Spilboughs that I did... but I had him a bit
lower...needed Madson at this point.
307judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 14:19
sorry TD -- but you got Ibanez a while back off my list!
308mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 14:47
I'm back and will make my own pick, thanks
309judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:04
I have "found" 2 guys I want to Q up, but they are not in the Kafenatid list. I sent the request to Fred and
hope to hear from him in time. If not, we will figure something out!
310judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:15
Span is finally wanted!!! (B7)
311mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:17
Judy, if Fred does not respond in time use a placeholder until you
can swap the name out. Use the name Barry Bonds. The only team
he may play for this year is in the Federal Prison System.
312judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:39
bonds is not in the list either!!
313judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:57
Jeff G gave me two placeholder names:
Marcum SP TOR (injured out for season)
Aumont SP SEA (will not make team)
314judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 15:57
oops it was Tosh... Puget Sound league
315blue hen
      Dude
      ID: 710321114
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 16:02
You should send the names to KKB. He can get them added quickly.
316judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 16:07
they're in! I heard from Fred. Don't you now wonder who they are???

HEH, HEH, HEH...
317mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 16:33
I know who they are, but it wouldn't be nice to tell. Also, I'm glad to see Span get drafted. I was starting to feel sorry for him.
318judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 16:40
Yeah, me too. I was thinking of adding Span near the end just because... I think his only strength is SB.
319mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 16:57
I read today that his spring BA is somewhere around .097, but I did have him for a while last year and the kid has some real talent if he can make better contact. Also, I was kidding about knowing, but I guess I could make some educated guesses ;)
320judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 17:20
MBT -- write your guesses down somewhere and I'll tell you at the end.. 'K?

WOW --.097 -- that's a BIG "red flag" for Span -- can't steal if ya can't get on base...
321TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 18:03
I created a 2 player queue for my round 18 pick. I will be back around 11pm est to make my pick if both players are gone.
322mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 18:38
I'm sorry, as of today his average is up to .198
323judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 18:46
I see no messages from Wiggs so i am going to pick for him -- both slots.
324judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 19:09
going down to watch the Villanova game -- will be up at halftime.
325wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 19:47
judy- good picks for me, that queue was set up for that.
thank you
326judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 23:06
nightly check in:

284 picks made
116 to go
1:16/pick
end date: 3-25

Remember if you leave an open Q without instructions, your DP (probably me) WILL pick for you!
327judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 23:06
oops:

1:10/pick
328MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Thu, Mar 19, 2009, 23:19
Or if you leave a queue and instructions here and Wiggs is your DP, he'll still probably pick for you, hahaha
329B7
      ID: 2222010
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 12:08
I can pick on I phone now
Thanks judy
330judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 12:12
good! but don't be surprised if Kafenaid does not load "out in the country" it needs a strong signal --
usually if you keep trying it lets you on.

Have fun!
331judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 12:21
My Q is good for round #19 only -- I'll be back around 7 pm to pick for #20.
332jaydog
      ID: 169282219
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 12:46
Anyone heard from Bandos?
333mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 13:26
Nope, and since the clock isn't turned on we're stuck until he checks in.
334jaydog
      ID: 169282219
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 15:46
Judy,

We might need to turn on the clock. It's amazing that we haven't had to and its already draft 18, but it stinks to lose an entire day.

335mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 16:10
I have to agree, we all have "real world" issues to deal with and I'm sure Bandos is stuck at work or something, but we do need to turn on the clock so this sort of thing doesn't happen again.
336mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 16:27
Bandos is very experienced in these drafts and is not someone
who would just go AWOL. Something must be holding him up.
337judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:02
vote here -- 6 hour clock from now on??
338mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:02
My Q is up and available for this round only
339mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:02
Yes on the clock
340Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:16
Sorry all. Mudge and I got a bit mixed up on our responsibilities - my fault. Stared pre-season baseball this morning and hadnt had a chance to check all day. We'll get it straightened out and wont delay you again. My apologies.
341mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:35
Let's wait and see were we are after the weekend.

We're in the home stretch and this is the only delay that has
occurred.

I vote NO, for now.
342judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 19:45
Geez -- I am having to Google these guys to find out what position they play. If I make a
mistake not to worry, Yahoo will fix.

Also, my Q is now good for #20 -- I'm watching Bball and will check in every 30 min or so
for DP purposes.

B7 is drafting via iPhone so it might be a little bit.



343Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 20:24
Td- Not sure what post 321 means- you indicate you left a 2 player post for round 18 but we are now in 19 and one of your players is still there?
Not sure if you meant to hold after 18 or not but in the interests of not making a mistake I will wait for you to make your own pick?
344Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 20:26
hmm. not sure if TD made that pick or someone else made it for him- I did not make it for him but it was the same guy that was queued.
345TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 21:01
Both players from the round 18 queue are long gone. I replenished my queue this morning. I guess I should have posted here to avoid confusion.
346TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 21:08
I vote NO on a clock. I will going to a wedding tomorrow, and without internet access from about 12noon to midnight EST. I will create a big enough queue for one pick it might not last for a 2nd pick.
347judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 21:45
I see no overwhelming interest in a clock -- we have done well and will keep it up. We will have
plenty of time to play with our lineups.
348judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 21:50
As a courtesy, please leave messages here when you will be gone for a long time (cf #346).
It makes the rest of us calmer...
349TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 21:52
If leave a queue available for any of the remaining rounds, please make the pick for me.
350wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 22:24
i would say no on a clock at this point
351judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 23:49
nightly update:

305 made/95 left
1:10/pick
end date: 3-25

We did not really lose any time today...

(Anybody else's NCAA brackets a mess already?? Mine sure are.)
352MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 00:38
Queue for Round 20 only(hopefully tonight) will leave instructions for 21 tomorrow if I'm not around.

thanks!
353judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 09:30
My Q is now good for both #20 and #21, but not for #22 -- I doubt we will get there though.
354MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 10:06
I'm leaving for the morning, I'll be back around 1-2 to watch some hoops. If anyone wants to make me DP for after that time feel free.

thanks!
355judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 10:16
I am gone 11 am to 4 pm.
356mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 10:16
Q available for round 20 only. I'll be out this morning and the first half of the afternoon if that Q runs out.
357MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 13:47
I'm back and here for a good bit you you need a DP. Just leave instructions here.
358mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 16:33
I'm leaving for a few hours. I have a long 30 player queue set up,
but the guy I'm targeting is about 28 players down the queue and
I don't have the time it takes to set the proper order, so I'll be
prepared to pick as soon as I return. ( No later than 8 eastern).
And if you're waiting on me, we'll have made very good
progress.
359Bandos
      ID: 279592021
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 17:57
Here, will pick in a few.
360Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 47227122
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 20:20
I was all set to take Ty Wigginton, but he's not in the database. I just asked for him to be added, but it is Saturday night. I can pick a placeholder if needed...
361mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 20:39
Aumont Phillippe can be used placeholder for Wiggington.
362mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 20:43
"Shaun Marcum, SP, TOR" is a placeholder. Marcum is out for the
season.

Just a couple of guys being used in other leagues.
363Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 47227122
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 20:55
Ok, I'll take one of them Hopefully, judy can swap them out once Wigginton's back in.
364mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 20:59
Wiggington should be in soon. He's been requested in another
league I'm in.

Just declare it here and you should be good to go.
365mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 21:09
As long as Marcum is on your roster, Wiggington is yours. Drop
him and waver wire rules apply. Per RIBC rules.
366judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 21:32
As soon as Wiggington is added, I will fix your roster.
367mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 21:36
My Q is there for round 21, unless of course it disappears
368judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 09:10
Q is now ready for round #22.
369mybadteam
      ID: 23172815
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 11:22
My Q as well, round 22 only
370mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 12:12
Family day at my house, I'll be around all day.
371Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:10
Picking alcides escobar as a olace holder for Kelvim Escobar _P- Anaheim- who is not listed.
372MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:12
TD has a Queue, says above if there is an available queue for the remaining rounds to use it. I'll give him 5 minutes to pick for himself.
373judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:13
beat ya to it, Matt!
374judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:14
valkyrie -- did you do a request form to add him??
375judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:17
reminder:

CURRENT PLACEHOLDERS

Marcum for Wigginton (21.03 Slackjawed)
A Escobar for K Escobar (22.04 Valkyrie)

If you need another one, you can use A Phillippe.
376MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:19
Kelvim Escobar was already selected 20.14 by slackjawed yocal
377judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:25
Valkyrie --

Slackjawed already drafted K Escobar in 20.14!
Who do you want for 22.04?

Nice pick up by MattG. Anybody have email access to Valkyrie? I am not at home.

Let me stop the draft for a bit -- B7 is at the WBC and will need a few minutes anyway.
378judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:28
gotta open the iPhone to send an email...


meantime , Valkyrie put your 22.04 pick here so I can adjust it.
379Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:40
sorry didn't see Kelvim- I'll take Pedro Martinez then.
380judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:40
email sent -- now we wait a bit. I've emailed B7 NOT to pick so I
can turn the draft back on so we can play with out Q's.
381judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 16:43
draft fixed --thanks for prompt reply V!
382judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 17:19
sweet YR -- Branyan was #2 on my list for round #22!
383youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 17:30
I can only hope that Branyan fills a nice hole at CI because he should be eligible at 1B soon.

and btw, Dickerson was #2 on my list for round #20. I thought between him and Juan Cruz and decided to take the RP, only to see Dickerson on top of your queue. I hoped I picked him instead.

I am now down to 9 draftable hitters. I don't know yet if I need any more, but I made a list 2 days ago. it was 20 man long back then. the problem with all the hitters is always their playing time.
384judy
      ID: 487162821
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 17:42
yeah -- I belatedly discovered the depth charts (I always check them for RIFC, but didn't know
where to look for RIBC... and that's my excuse and I am sticking to it!) -- and that is why I chose
Tracy, as I desperately needed a 1B backup for Huff. Branyan does have power though and is
penciled in as a 1B platooner.

Ya took cruz off my list too -- although at #20 I needed to prop up my OF a bit.

I am not sure just what I need now, but the list of decent players is sure getting short! I make a
nice Q list and people just plain STEAL them away! There oughtta be a law!
385judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 19:56
Slack -- Wiggington updated into 21.03 --

placeholders remain Marcum and Phillippe
386ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 20:54
Please use my current queue for only round 22. If it gets to me tonight I'll update it early in the morning. I may have limited access between 8am and 5pm EST both Monday and Tuesday.
387judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 21:10
thanks for the update - let's get past Ksoze tonight!!! Come on Jaydog!!
388judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 22:35
slack -- are you watching thornton pitch right now in the WBC?? I
was looking at him for my next round!
389Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 47227122
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 23:10
yeah, I laughed. I was half watching the WBC, and didn't even know he was pitching. After I selected him, I looked up to see that he had just struck out the side. I haven't been following the WBC too closely, so didn't even know he was on the team.
390judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 23:36
I thought maybe you picked him because of seeing him tonight. I know that I am
reaching for straws in these final rounds, but I did have him on a list...as hi K, low WHIP
and low ERA potential.
391judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Mar 22, 2009, 23:45
ksoze -- be sure to update us that your Q is good for #23 --I doubt we will get back to you for #24
before you get home Monday afternoon.

Nightly update: pretty consistent:

361 made, 51 left
1:09/pick
end date: 3-25

As soon as the draft ends, I will be putting the lineups into Yahoo -- it is easier for me to wait until the
end as I can reference the Kafenatid team lists that pop up when the draft is finished.
HOWEVER, note that Tuesday night, I have limited computer access as I am not at home overnight. I
message and draft off the iPhone then. I would expect them to be all in by Wednesday midnight at the
latest. I will send you an email when the Yahooooooooooooo site is activated and we will allow a couple of
days to check over the lineups. Then the FA stuff can start up.

OK?
392beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 03:31
Judy, why don't you just let everyone pick up their own players? Will save you a ton of time.
393ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 04:47
Queue is now good for round 23 only.
394 Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 07:09
If anyone is having trouble making a selection let me know. The is one guy I'm looking at who I might be interested in trading up for.

I'll be at work in about an hour and should be around my desk until 4pm.
395mybadteam
      ID: 23172815
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 08:31
My Q is good for round 23 or until it runs out ;)
396judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 10:43
Beastie -- I've already practiced with my roster it takes about 2 min per team. Really
fast.
397B7
      ID: 2222010
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 11:02
Leaving a two player que
Use as far as possible
Be back at 4 CRT
398judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 17:42
re 395 -- so is it good for #24 too?
399judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 18:41
Ok I have entered all the names up through round #23. So as soon as we finish up, I'll hit
the "done" button, and I assume that gives you access to your team.

When would you like to open FA and Waivers so you can make changes? We would just
agree to do this -- I don't think there is a control for it in Yahoooooooooooooo.

Thursday or Friday midnight EDT?

400judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 18:44
Or, should I hit the "done" button tonight and you can add your last few players by yourself?
401beastiemiked
      ID: 40155223
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 19:09
Cool. I say we turn waivers on as soon as possible.
402youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 19:35
here are our current draft results to verify.

my team looks good.

I'd say that we activate the league sometime tomorrow. that gives us 2 days of waivers and over a week until the season starts.
403Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:08
What? Why would we activate the league before the draft is over?

404mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:33
I agree with FP, wait until the draft is over.
405mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:34
For some strange reason my rounds 5 and 6 are missing instead of 24 and 25. Any idea why?
406judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:43
yup I screwed it up - but as long as 2 slots are blank it is OK. The rounds are not in order -- I used the draft
grid left to right.
How are you able to look if I didn't hit the done button?
407judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:46
oh, so you can check on your lineup but just not do anything with it -- hmm.

Can you tell I have not worked with Yahooooooooooo before?

YR -- you snatched Lannon off the top of my Q... you gotta cut it out -- although I get to go first
on the last round...
408Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 20:48
Judy - please don't be in a hurry to hit the done button. At this point we are in great shape and don't need to be in any sort of hurry.

Assuming we finish the draft tomorrow. Give everyone 'til Thursday to check their rosters (you can see them in the link on 402). At that point, if everything looks good we can go live.

That will leave more than a week for waivers.
409judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 21:06
I had no idea you could check your rosters before the "done" button. That REALLY helps. I'll
send out an email for people to start checking...
410TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 21:37
I agree with post 408 by Flying Polack.
411judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 21:48
valkyrie

chad cordero is not in the Yahoooooooooooo data base... hmmm
412jaydog
      ID: 169282219
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 22:32
Judy,

What I've done in the past when a player is not in the yahoo database is give them a placeholder that no one would want and require that as long as they keep that player on their roster until the player is drafted, they have rights to them. If they drop the placeholder, they lose the rights to their drafted player and they enter waivers as normal.

In this case, as long as the manager keeps the garbage player on their roster, when Cordero enters waivers, send out a note that no one can claim him and the manager that drafts him can make the swap at that point.

413Adam
      ID: 32110188
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 23:14
If Bandos picks tonight my Q is good to go, I opened it for everyone...
414judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 23:38
jaydog -- sound like a plan

HEY everybody -- in Yahooooooooooooooo, Shaun Marcum is a placeholder for Valkyrie's CHAD
CORDERO
. So, when we get into Yahoooooooooooo, nobody can grab Cordero, until you hear otherwise.
415mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 23:42
rd 25 queue set to go.
416judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 23:57
Lots of open Q's -- we oughta roll tomorrow morning!
417ksoze
      ID: 20223244
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 06:24
Queue for round 25 ready.
419judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 07:36
Bandos Q has players in it, but it is closed.

Thought: If he reaches the 6 hour limit, we skip him? Or are we close enough to the end to wait.

Please respond.
420MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 09:04
lets just wait, we are so close.
421MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 09:06
slackjawed yokel is up, i see no instructions here. and no emails, im picking for him.
422mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 09:15
My Q is good for #25
423MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 09:39
Queue available for whatever you need.
424beastiemiked
      ID: 2326248
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 10:12
Who did I end up picking? I'm at a different computer and don't have access to kafenatid.
425youngroman
      Donor
      ID: 02934823
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 10:14
beastiemiked: 25.05 Brandon McCarthy
426Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 11:50
I'll pick after lunch. Still thinking about this pick.
427judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 12:32
Many thanks to the DP(s) who ran the table this am.
428judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 14:09
Thank you everyone for a great draft.

Remember to bring your rationales up to date.

We will also have a draft recap in a few days. I'll send an email and post here.

Please check over your Yahooooooooooooo lineups carefully for errors and report them here ASAP.

I anticipate hitting the "done" button at 6 am Friday?? or midnight Thursday?? any preference?
429Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 14:58
I replied to the e-mail already, but I'd suggest Thursday at 2pm, that gives everyone 48 hours to check their roster. Waivers clear on Sunday and everyone has a week to tinker.
430mybadteam
      ID: 3311251713
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 16:53
My team appears to be fine, although that's the oddest draft order I've ever seen ;)
431WTC Building 7
      ID: 471052128
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 17:25
My team looks good, or I should say accurate. The sooner the better on firing up yahoo. Great job Judy, as usual. Thanks a lot.
432wiggs
      ID: 0139914
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 17:58
mine looks good
433MattG
      ID: 81282018
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 18:41
My roster is good.
434judy
      ID: 48642817
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 19:35
the weird order is because I used the grid from left to right!
435Slackjawed Yokel
      ID: 47227122
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 20:52
Yep, mine looks good as well. smooth draft, everyone.
436mjd
      Leader
      ID: 501381415
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 21:13
My roster is correct. Certainly on of the smoothest RotoGuru drafts
I've been involved in.

Good job everyone. Special props to Judy.
437TD
      Leader
      ID: 036331011
      Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 21:26
My roster looks good. Hitting the start button Thursday at 2PM works for me.
438ksoze
      Leader
      ID: 04619323
      Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 08:13
Mine's good to go.
439Flying Polack
      Sustainer
      ID: 378582811
      Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 09:54
Mine looks good.
440mybadteam
      ID: 320482521
      Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 18:43
Judy, just an FYI, I plan on having the rest of my rationales posted tomorrow sometime.
441judy
      Leader
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Mar 26, 2009, 14:09
Yahoooooooooooooooo needs to get its act together on the eligible players.

Andrus, the starting SS for TEX is listed as NA.

And then there is poor Cordero who is not listed at all...

Anyone else with inconsistencies/
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