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| Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 15:07
Time to move to a new thread.
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| | | 2 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3579513
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 15:15
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Last year in AAA we saw a manager take two NON-Closing RP's in rounds 8&9... while his strategy wasn't bad (he had good pitching #s all year), his hitting #s were severely hurt by this early reach at Ratio's dominance.
I was expecting an RP grab since arround the 13th round... with Shields and Linebrink off now however... not too many more "sure" solid 8th inning guys left.
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| | | 3 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 16:33
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I think most people are still trying to fill out their lineups. I definitely knew Linebrink and Weathers and Burgos were still around but I also knew I'd rather have Eckstein and Kinsler than [UNDRAFTED] and [UNDRAFTED]. You are right - round 9 is WAY too early to think about middle relievers.
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| | | 4 | Toral
ID: 541029611
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 16:48
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I disagree. I haven't grabbed a set-up man yet but it's a great tactic. Contributes solid rate numbers and is also next in line if the "proven closer" goes down. I was hoping folks like Linebrink would last longer but am not surprised they didn'e, here.
Toral
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| | | 6 | jumpball
Sustainer
ID: 33050298
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 18:43
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OFF TOPIC, for KKB:
KKB, I sent you an email yesterday through kafenatid about setting up my company's league draft there -- we're holding it on Thursday evening, so please let me know if you can accompdate our unusual quirk. Thanks!
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| | | 7 | Toral
ID: 541029611
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 20:29
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8:27 P.M.
Doo-doo-doo-do doo-do-do, doo-doo-do-do whap! do-do-do-do....
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| | | 8 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 0210919
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 20:43
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jumpball, I think my Junk E-mail folder got it. Can you resend it?
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| | | 10 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 21:41
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Looking to move up, if anyone's interested.
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| | | 11 | jumpball
Sustainer
ID: 33050298
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 22:50
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trip, I might be able to do that, if I'm far enough up for you.
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| | | 12 | Chris
ID: 1410141221
Mon, Mar 20, 2006, 23:18
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wow, my queue's taken a beating. I'm here and will pick in a bit.
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| | | 15 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 10:35
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The four guys I wanted after Eckstein were Mussina, Baez, Bush, and Sanders. Thanks Chris, for taking my two deepest sleepers. Back to the drawing board.
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| | | 16 | Hubble
ID: 01212716
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 10:41
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I'm going out until noon, i will pick then, i prefer not leave a Q... i still haven't updated my sheet with the last 30 picks...
so i'll pick between 12:00 and 1:00pm and i'll update my rationale then too...
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| | | 18 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 12:39
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jumpball left a queue, but I know he also broached the possibility of a trade with Trip. Does anyone (Trip, perhaps) know whether that option is dead?
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| | | 19 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 12:40
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Never mind, I see that the pick was made.
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| | | 25 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:22
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Trip, you're up.
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| | | 26 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:23
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Damn you Hubble :)
Please select
18.03 Fernando Cabrera, RP, CLE
for me.
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| | | 27 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:25
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Done - Cabrera selected for Trip.
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| | | 28 | Hubble
ID: 56213211
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:51
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Damn me for wich pick? Wood or Devine?
It's always good to know someone else was looking at one my picks... sometime i feel like i see everyone smiling when i draft some1, thinking "OMG, poor Hubble, he does it again..."
I actually renamed my team in yahoo as being: Hubble's Has-Been, if i can grab some prospect now... i will unbaptise it.
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| | | 29 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:53
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Devine...I liked him better than Bowyer, but figured Devine was more likely to make it back to me.
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| | | 30 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 16:56
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I can tell whether or not I got Blue Hen by how long it takes him to pick after me.
Looks like I got him 2 rounds in a row now.
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| | | 31 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 17:05
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Nah, Hubble was the one that got me. Devine was next on my list, right after Baez. I almost took him the first pass, but didn't like the OF options after Reed. Would Reed have made it back to me? I know at least one person after me would have taken him.
And wouldn't you know it, I STILL didn't take a reliever on the way up.
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| | | 32 | Species
Leader
ID: 07724916
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 17:35
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I was reading Trip's rationale on Gathright and started to laugh about his "getting Pierre in the 16th round" comment based upon Gathright's rep as not having a strong OBP.....I was surprised to see he has a career .388(ish) OBP in the minors - I didn't realize he had shown that in the minors....that IS a steal if he can come close to something in between his minor league OBP and what he did in the majors last year. .350 and you're jumping for joy.
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| | | 33 | Toral
ID: 541029611
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 21:23
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Queue left for Guru and Fred.
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| | | 34 | jumpball
Sustainer
ID: 33050298
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 22:26
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Got enough Indians yet Guru?
mMoses -- expect a receive a trade offer from Guru for your 13.04 pick shortly . . . he needs to complete his infield!
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| | | 36 | holt
ID: 462171711
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 22:36
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oops. I guess I forgot to make my queue unavailable.
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| | | 37 | jumpball
Sustainer
ID: 33050298
Tue, Mar 21, 2006, 22:48
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my bad Guru . . . I thought YOU took Broussard.
I better get to the eye doc.
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| | | 39 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 521191210
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 01:25
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3 Player Queue set and ready to go should you guys get to my pick without me noticing. Feel free to use it for both my upcoming picks, but I should be able to check in by 1PM tomorrow afternoon should we get into mid-20th by then?
FYI - Added a couple more managers as designated queue takers. (JeffG, HOLT)
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| | | 41 | holt
ID: 381191511
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 02:17
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sorry about my rationales not being updated. i've been having serious computer problems for 2-3 days now. i guess i'm gonna have to format my disk and reload everything. i have anywhere from 0-30 minutes before I get the BSOD, so most of the time i have on-line is spent trying to fix the problem. hopefully tomorrow I'll be back up and running.
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| | | 43 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 11:48
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We're now on pace to finish the draft next Monday.
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| | | 44 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 13:41
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Please select
19.14 Jake Westbrook, SP, CLE
for me.
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| | | 48 | Hubble
ID: 01212716
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 15:35
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I'm here, i should pick within 15 minutes
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| | | 49 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 15:59
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Please select
20.03 Xavier Nady, OF, NY-Nfor me.
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| | | 50 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 16:04
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Done. And I picked too.
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| | | 52 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 18:50
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I'll be out until about 9:45. I left a one-man queue for JeffG.
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| | | 53 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 18:54
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I will be in-burrito tonight. JeffG can txt me if I'm up but otherwise...
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| | | 54 | CanEHdian Pride
ID: 161101820
Wed, Mar 22, 2006, 20:12
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American Fantasy Baseball Idol (cont'd)
I AM CANADIAN
Randy: Yo dude, I'm worried about this team bro -- you are relying too heavily on some aging arms. Definately should have grabbed a young starter to inject some life into your team. Basically your team outside of some maybe Barmes and Chavez are known quantites. Project those numbers out and you are a below average squad. Nothing really makes me believe to expect anything else.
Paula: IAC, you have such passion for the draft and it looks like you were trying to execute on your plan. I think you came up a little short in the middle rounds. Keep your positive attitude and I'm sure you can manage your team and improve it as the year goes on
Simon: Two words: Train Wreck. The team just isn't good. Your youngest pitcher is 33 years old and he has never really been that good. With 3 starting relievers, drafting Howry was a mis-step when you could have addressed other areas that need to add young players. I don't expect much from this team.
SANFORDORS
Randy: Yo dawg, you've almost got it bang on. I like the balance you bring with your pitching staff and through the offensive categories. I think you started real strong, had a couple missteps through the middle rounds and are struggling on the backend. Team is above average but will need to be managed to take it to the top
Paula: It is so much fun to see an experienced manager like yourself show such passion and energy amongst the young, up and comers that are trying to take over the RIBC. You bring a great dynamic to the league and I think your team is solid. With a little TLC you can bring it into contention.
Simon: I really think Randy hit the nail on the head. Your team isn't bad but as the draft has gone on you have been taking more and more questionable selections. You definately have a good balance and a solid corps but I don't think you have the depth of some other teams which may be your downfall
TBRaiders
Randy: Yo dude, not sure what to make of this team man. I don't think your approach paid off and I think your gonna be hurtin' in some important categories. I don't see much balance in your pitching and you've got some old bodies. You definatley made some solid picks but I don't think you made enough to really put it down and make any noise this year. I expected you to be one that everyone would be chasing but I think you've got too much to overcome. Team needs work dude.
Paula: I love your confidence and the swagger that you approach the draft with. As long as you believe in every pick you have a great chance to succeed. You are a great manager and it may mean some hardwork but I'm sure you are up for it. I believe in you, because you project greatness.
Simon: Whoever said that two heads are better than one was not speaking of fantasy drafts. There doesn't seem to be much consistancy in the picking and the strategy is a muddled mess. No balance, no plan. I can't see the team being managed any better than the draft was. Definately a team headed for trouble.
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| | | 59 | holt
ID: 45229226
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 09:09
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I figured out my comp problem. it was an old logitech mouse driver that was causing most of the crashes (I changed OS's recently). I'm still having some probs with other drivers here and there but it seems that the mouse driver was the main culprit.
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| | | 63 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 11:17
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Was also looking at joining the bandwagon and picking up a barely servicable MR here and thought about selecting Eric Plunk, Greg Cadaret, a used bag of balls, or my 85 year old aunt from Yonkers, but either they were already selected, or not on the OTC database. ;)
Hey, no blaming the software!
;)
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| | | 64 | Motley Crue
Dude
ID: 439372011
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 11:24
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Please select 21.08 Rodrigo Lopez, SP, BAL for MC & TB.
Thanks.
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| | | 65 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3579513
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 12:32
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FYI - I'm behind in my rationals... so please continue on with out me in that area for now. (Need more time to "defend" my pics)
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| | | 66 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 12:51
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Here is a list of the missing rationales through round 19. We are currently posting in round 20.
Hubble
everything since 14.02
holt
everything since 14.16
CEHP
19.16 Berroa
Toral
18.15 Wheeler, 19.02 Trot Nixon, and 19.12 Heilman
mMoses
18.13 Feliz and 19.04 McCann
Blue Hen
10.04 Morneau
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| | | 75 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 17:42
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Please select
21.14 Aaron Boone, 3B, CLE
for me.
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| | | 76 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 17:46
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Nice try, but Boone was taken way back in round 13!
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| | | 78 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 17:49
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Whoops. Round 13? Wow.
Please select
21.14 Neal Cotts, RP, CH-A
for me.
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| | | 88 | CanEHdian Pride
ID: 161101820
Thu, Mar 23, 2006, 20:21
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American Fantasy Baseball Idol (cont'd)
Jeffg
Randy: Yo dude -- I'm lovin' the way things are shaping up for you here dawg. I wasn't expecting this kind of performance in the draft comin' from a AAA team but you are puttin' it down. I can list of a ton of great picks that you made and as long as Turnbow can represent this year, you are definately a contender. Nice balance, strong managing makes this a top 3 team coming out of the draft.
Paula: Jeff, you have such passion and really took control of the draft both from a performance perspective as well as making it run smoothly. Leaders are good at everything they touch and I think that leadership will be key in taking this great team to the top. You can win this if you stay hungry.
Simon: I'm quite impressed. A strong team from top to bottom. You'll need a few breaks along the way but at the present time it wouldn't shock me if in October I was told you took the league. Impressive draft.
Rotoguru.com
Randy: Guru, my main man -- solid balance on your roster which is key. Depth is lacking in your OF and pitching ranks. I think you need to spend more time strengthening your offense and less time on piling up MRs. I've got you in the middle of the pack right now, good approach but definately some mis-steps along the way. I don't like your bully at all and it may hurt you down the line.
Paula: What can I say, you are the Guru and you approach the draft with an amazing aura. I think you have a strong team and if you can summon some of that amazing energy you can easily be a top 5 team without making any changes.
Simon: Definately a different approach than most but the end result is not bad. Nothing about your teams knocks me over and there were some reaches early on that could have made your team mediocre overall. With strong management you can contend but currently you are middle of the road.
fastat3m
Randy: Dawg, you are a smart cat when it comes to baseball. One of the toughest managers around and you didn't disappoint one bit. Great approach to your overall selection but I think your balance is a little off. Speed may be a concern but everywhere else your team is hella tight. A definite chance to repeat knowing how strong you manage in-season. You stepped up to the plate and delivered. WE GOT A HOT ONE TONIGHT!
Paula: Chris, you approach every draft with such intensity. I'm worried that you don't truly have the amount of fun that you should because you are stuck in the analytical trap due to your fantasy genius. Have fun, and let your energy carry you to new heights.
Simon: Truly I'm not surprised. This is what you expect from a champion. The team is solid though I think rounds 15-18 were weak. May cost you and make you do some extra work. I expect to see you near the top the majority of the way. Good work.
mMoses
Randy: Moses dude, I'm not crazy about this team man. I think you were several rounds early on a number of picks and didn't do much to make up for it as the draft went on. You're gonna have to put in crazy work to get this into contention. It'll be tough dawg, it'll be tough.
Paula: Sorry moses, I've loved your energy throughout the draft but I'm not crazy about the result. Keep your chin up and work hard and you may be able to surprise a lot of people.
Simon: mMoses, mMoses -- there is a better chance of you parting the Atlantic than this team doing anything other than placing over 14th. The RIBC is the pinnacle of fantasy baseball and I don't think you were ready this year. Disasterous draft all around.
Fred
Randy: Fred man -- looking good. Strong draft, great balance throughout. I like how you are puttin' it down. Depth will be a key for you, as some teams will really be hurtin' if they face injuries -- you've addressed your bench. I like what I see, need a bit of work but definately a contender.
Paula: Fred, you are super. This team is great and it shows the hard work you've put into both putting together this phenomenal website and researching your draft. I hope you take this home, and you have the team to do it.
Simon: Fred, my only question is...did you think the draft stopped in round 17?? You must have stopped drinking coffee because the only thing that can explain the back-end of your draft is Kaffine withdrawls. You had great momentum until you started drafting useless retreads. I had you slated to be top 3-5 but you did nothing in the last 5 rounds to help your cause. Disappointing effort, could have really had something to work with.
Toral
Randy: Intersting group here dawg. I like what you've done and I think you got good balance throughout. You've been solid from Round 1 and have put yourself in position to contend all year. Starting pitching needs a little support but other than that I'm a fan boi.
Paula: I say the same thing every time. Basically I'm just here so Simon has something to stare at between takes. I'm done for the rest of the day.
Simon: Toral -- You've done well. You should contend and I think you have had one of the better drafts. You are also one of the only people in the world who are more blunt with people then I am. I want to father your child. Marry me.
holt
Randy: A lot of question marks dawg, but not a bad effort. I think with some TLC this team can do farily well this year. Definaltey have strong depth which should be an asset. Teams aight baby, keep workin' and you could be a contender.
Paula: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Simon: Not overly impressed. The #1 pick should help and you haven't made a complete waste of it. You've done well, above average team if you can manage it right but a few unlucky break (Cuddyer/McDougall not returning) and you could be in trouble.
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| | | 91 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 09:37
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Eh, I love it. But do you think the Idol people will realize that "definitely" does not contain the letter A?
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| | | 93 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 09:43
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I thought they were funny to read. This is my first season watching Idol. After watching for just a couple of weeks you realize the judges say the same things over and over again. Although I don't agree with everything he said about each team, I think he nailed the judges.
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| | | 94 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 09:53
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The Idols parody was definitely a fun read and well worth the effort cEHp put into it. Thanks.
I'm not just saying that because of the remarks I received. ;)
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| | | 95 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 10:06
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I suppose we should have tried harder to get 20 more steals, a guaranteed 30-save closer, or worked a bit harder on our K/9 if we really wanted to impress Randy. Simon is a tough cookie to please, regardless. Now we will just have to prove him wrong on how the team is managed. =)
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| | | 96 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 11:00
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| Owner | AvgOfAge | CountOfOwner | | Sanfordors | 27.0 | 22 | | Trip | 27.1 | 22 | | Chris | 28.0 | 22 | | EH | 28.1 | 22 | | BlueHen | 28.2 | 22 | | Guru | 28.3 | 22 | | mMoses | 28.8 | 22 | | Hubble | 29.1 | 22 | | | 29.5 | 0 | | Holt | 29.5 | 22 | | JeffG | 30.0 | 22 | | KKB | 30.1 | 22 | | Athletics | 30.4 | 22 | | Toral | 30.7 | 22 | | jumpball | 31.0 | 22 | | TB | 31.7 | 22 | | IAC | 31.8 | 22 | | | |
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| | | 97 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 11:04
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Average ages of picks through 22 rounds. Doesn't mean a whole lot, but I thought it was interesting. The blank is my pool of undrafted players.
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| | | 98 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 11:13
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I am surprised to see someone is older than us, lol. I just shot Crue an email about that a couple hours ago. Maybe we can "young our team down" a bit with the next couple of picks.
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| | | 100 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 11:21
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Interesting. I usually try to have young teams and wind up with old ones. Good to see I've been better about it. Granted, some of my younger ones are also the biggest question marks - see Perez, Oliver.
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| | | 102 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 12:12
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Just scanned quickly through the picks from the last 5 rounds of last year's draft. Here are some of the players who were taken in rounds 21-25 (numbers in parens show round taken last year and this year):
Noah Lowry (21, 11)
Jhonny Peralta (21, 5)
Jorge Cantu (21, 6)
Willy Taveras (21, 10)
Joe Blanton (22, 12)
Huston Street (22, 4)
Chris Reitsma (23, 11)
Jose Contreras (24, 13)
Kyle Farnsworth (25, 19)
All certainly made significant positive contributions last year, and all were gone by the 13th round this year except for Farnsworth, who would have gone higher if he had remained in the same situation that he finished last season.
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Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 13:21
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Reading your rationale for last year's 23.07 pick sure sounds like something else I have read recently. The name Brandon McCarthy comes to mind, lol.
I am surprised seeing how many final rationales weren't completed last year. I thought it was generally understood that if you accepted an invite to the RIBC, you knew they had to be completed. Reading last years rationale on Reitsma and then remembering we were the team who drafted him this year is making me woozy.
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| | | 105 | Motley Crue
Dude
ID: 439372011
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 13:44
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When Clemens announces he is retiring and we cut him, our average age should move down half a decade.
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| | | 106 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 13:46
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Looking at the last pick:
23.11 Arthur Rhodes RP CLE
Isn't he on Philly? I looked on Yahoo to see if it listed him wrong. Guess I just want to make sure it's the same player.
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| | | 108 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 14:23
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I noticed Rhodes on the wrong team a long time ago but didn't want to mention [undrafted] players.
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| | | 109 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 14:24
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Oh yeah, I am back from my meetings.
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| | | 111 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 14:51
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23.11 Arthur Rhodes RP CLE
The players were pulled in January, so if you see things like this, just shoot me an email.
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| | | 112 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 14:57
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Please select
23.14 Aaron Hill, 3B, TOR
for me.
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| | | 113 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 15023167
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 15:00
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I think hen is trying to get DL-Weeks added as a category...
From Rotoworld: Mariners GM Bill Bavasi's guess is that Jeremy Reed will miss six weeks due to his broken right wrist.
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| | | 114 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 15:01
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Selected Hill for Trip
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| | | 119 | I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3579513
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 17:09
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Nice pick... no really... but what's the relevance? This his wife or something?
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| | | 120 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 17:32
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Just look at her - did I really need another reason?
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| | | 121 | Motley Crue
ID: 2192327
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 18:04
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The guy is asking you what relevance she has to Benson.
I am just excited that the entire Orioles' rotation was drafted. Maybe that is a good sign for Baltimore.
I suppose 3/5 of it will be on waivers by the 1st of May, but regardless.
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| | | 122 | KnicksFan
Donor
ID: 030815418
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 18:16
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Sorry to butt in, but I can explain blue hen's picture. The relevance is that the chair she is sitting on is the same chair that Kris Benson bought for his home in Maryland. The woman on the chair is irrelevant.
By the way, CehP's American Idol stuff is really funny.
Okay I'm done.
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| | | 123 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 18:33
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Queue left at Kafenatid.
That's the best rationale I've seen yet. Thanks BH.
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| | | 124 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 19:08
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I have Benson in another (keeper) league, but haven't yet figured out how to access the benefits.
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| | | 125 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 19:08
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... but I guess it does give special meaning to the expression "fantasy sports".
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| | | 126 | Hubble
ID: 01212716
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 19:19
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i just got back from work... didn't have net access since yesterday evening... sorry guys... time to catch up and i'll pick
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| | | 127 | Twarpy
ID: 25255819
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 21:07
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Bh wants 24.04 Lew Ford, OF, MIN
Sent bh a text to confirm this, so if someone could pick him up on kafenatid it would be appreciated.
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| | | 128 | Athletics Guy
ID: 43219110
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 21:14
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Can someone then pick Todd Walker at 24.05 for me?
Thanks.
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| | | 129 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Fri, Mar 24, 2006, 21:18
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ok, grabbed ford for BH, walker for AG.
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| | | 133 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 10:54
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Hubble now has a dominating lead in rationale delinquencies. Here is an updated list of those in arrears, listed in order of the earliest missing rationale.
Hubble
missing since 14.02
mMoses
missing since 18.13
Toral
missing since 18.15
CEHP
missing since 19.16
Chris
missing since 20.12
holt
missing since 20.16
Athletics Guy
missing since 21.12
Trip
22.03
blue hen
22.04
Dave R
22.08
TB/MC
22.09
Special thanks to those of you who are diligent in staying current. You honor me.
Thanks also to those who have helped in the process of copying rationales from here to there. It can be a pain, especially when so many are in arrears. I appreciate the help.
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| | | 134 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 10:57
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I left a long queue for my 25th pick... Feel free to use it.
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| | | 135 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 11:01
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I wonder if Anna Benson is on it.
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| | | 139 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 11:09
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I thought we were only allowed to draft major leaguers. Otherwise I'd move Tim Brown to the top of the list.
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| | | 140 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 11:15
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You can draft anyone. If you draft someone who is not listed on Yahoo, a placeholder will be assigned to your roster, and you will have first rights to that player if/when they are listed.
After the draft ends, you may no longer reserve a roster spot for an unlisted player. You must wait until the player is listed, and then go through the regular waiver claiming process.
So if you want Anna, round 25 is probably your last chance.
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| | | 142 | CanEHdian Pride
ID: 161101820
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 11:32
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queues are great for the last 2 rounds of a draft. More likely than not these guys will be cut before Spring Training ends.......
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| | | 144 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 12:01
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Eh, thanks for helping thin out the catchers. But I disagree... the 25th pick usually lasts longer than the 23rd or 24th.
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| | | 145 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 36238119
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 12:10
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More likely than not these guys will be cut before Spring Training ends.......
Speak for your own picks. :)
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| | | 146 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 12:22
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A second catcher before your fifth outfielder?
Who's playing whom?
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| | | 147 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 36238119
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 12:59
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Technically, it was before even his 4th OFer as Hairston was taken 2 rounds after A.J and Damon was traded away.
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| | | 149 | CanEHdian Pride
ID: 161101820
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 14:49
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Dmitri Young is elgible in the OF -- I had 4 at the time. Catchers are more likely to get injured then OFs and OFs are much more readily available on the WW. Why would I not pick up a backup catcher before a 5th OF...especially when the pickings are so slim.
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| | | 152 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 19:13
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I'm going to skip by mMoses' round 25 pick. He's already been skipped once, and he's already been on the clock for more than 12 hours today.
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| | | 153 | jumpball
Sustainer
ID: 33050298
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 20:08
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Guru, I was poking around the Yahoo! site and noticed that you have a bunch of rounds already entered. As a commissioner myself, I know that's a painful process!
I also noticed that the teams aren't in the actual drafting order. If you set the draft order now, the waiver priority will automatically be set correctly when you start the season.
Thanks for administating both the draft and the league.
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| | | 168 | Hubble
ID: 01212716
Sat, Mar 25, 2006, 23:31
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Sorry for the rationales, it was a hectic week... i'm fixing a 230 year old house 30 miles from house and those are long days... no net access over there yet.
Was a good week though, i poured the freakin concrete slab yesterday and its good to not walk on dirt or raybar anymore. I promise ill post rationale 25 in time!
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| | | 171 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 08:12
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Please post your remaining rationales here, and I'll copy them over in sequence later on.
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| | | 182 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 13:33
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I started a general Draft recap thread. You are not required to contribute to that, but I encourage you to do so.
Please post remaining rationales here ASAP. I won't list those that we are awaiting - you should know who you are.
Thanks to everyone for a well paced draft. We got off to a sluggish start, but the pace turned out to be just fine. I'm sure the OTC software played a big role in keeping things moving along - especially use of the improved queue process. I've given KKB some ideas on possible software enhancements for future drafts, but I'm sure he'd like feedback from anyone who has ideas to share.
I will have all players entered at Yahoo by tomorrow. At that time, I will launch the league. All undrafted players will be on waivers for two days, after which you may make waiver or free agent transactions as usual. The initial waiver priorities will be the reverse of the first round draft order.
I'll also post a consolidated summary of draft picks (high, low, avg, etc.) for all six RIBC drafts, but that will wait until the final league has completed its draft.
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| | | 185 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 20:54
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Holt drafted Uggla, who is not yet available in Yahoo. When Uggla is listed, holt may pick up Uggla after he clears waivers (unless I can figure out how to make that change while Uggla is still on waivers).
Can anyone suggest a player to serve as an Uggla placeholder on holt's roster for now?
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| | | 186 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:02
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Ditto for Joel Zumaya on KKB's team.
Ditto for Russ Martin on Chris' team.
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| | | 187 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:07
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Ditto for Nick Markakis on TB/MC.
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| | | 188 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 152162422
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:08
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[undrafted], I mean Mike Hampton (SP, ATL), is available in Yahoo and should be out the entire season after Tommy John surgery.
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| | | 189 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:17
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Those are the only four unlisted players.
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| | | 190 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 152162422
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:19
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More players out for the season who are listed in Yahoo...
Aaron Rakers (BAL, torn labrum surgery)
Craig Dingman (DET, not officially out for the season, but you have to believe that artery bypass surgery doesn't have a quick timetable for a return)
Juan Padilla (NYM, Tommy John surgery)
Shinji Mori (TAM, torn labrum)
Luis Ayala (WAS, Tommy John surgery)
And if needed, Brian Lawrence (WAS, not officially out, but he has a torn labrum and rotator cuff so it's likely)
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| | | 191 | Athletics Guy
ID: 43219110
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:36
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Wow, look at all those injured players. How did they manage to slip past BH?
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| | | 192 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 21:40
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Lawrence was high on my queue at one point.
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| | | 193 | Trip
Leader
ID: 13961611
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 22:14
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Roger Clemens is retired. : )
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| | | 194 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Sun, Mar 26, 2006, 22:58
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There is a function under commisioner tools to change a player's waiver date. Also under commisioner tools there is an option to edit rosters and add a player. Even if Yahoo recognizes these moves as a waiver pickup, there is also a commisioner tool option to reset waiver priorities.
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| | | 195 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Mar 27, 2006, 09:24
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I made the following placeholder substitutions:
holt: Dingman subs for Uggla
KKB: Ayala subs for Zumaya
Chris: Rakers subs for Russ Martin
TB/MC: Mori subs for Markakis
When the drafted player becomes available, please let me know and I can probably make the substitution directly using commissioner powers. Failing that, each team may pick up the target player after he has cleared waivers.
If a placeholder player is dropped before the originally drafted player is available, then that team forfeits its priority claim on that player.
I plan to release the league later this morning. All undrafted players will be on waivers for 2 days. During that period, please review your roster to make sure I have entered the correct players.
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| | | 196 | Athletics Guy
ID: 43219110
Mon, Mar 27, 2006, 13:21
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My team has Scott Munter instead of Mark Mulder.
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| | | 197 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Mar 27, 2006, 14:50
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Noted. It appears that I cannot make that change immediately, as it will not let me move undrafted players from waivers. (It does allow that capability during the season, but I guess it only works for dropped players, not undrafted ones.)
You can make that change on Wednesday, after players clear waivers. Or I can do it then, too - whoever gets there first.
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| | | 199 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Tue, Mar 28, 2006, 21:10
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Ryan Church sent to minors, which means that BRANDON WATSON will now share CF with Marlon Byrd! Sweet!
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| | | 200 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Tue, Mar 28, 2006, 22:27
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I didn't even realize you drafted him. I shot an email to MC a couple hours ago about him. Could be a great late round grab for you.
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| | | 201 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Mar 29, 2006, 08:39
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Delinquent rationale update:
holt and mMoses each still have a lot of rationales outstanding. Please provide ASAP!
CEHP, you are missing rationales for 23.16 & 24.01
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| | | 204 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Thu, Mar 30, 2006, 12:06
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Chris and cEHp still need to 'unbench' their active players.
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| | | 205 | CanEHdian Pride
ID: 392232614
Thu, Mar 30, 2006, 19:01
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Guru - RE 201 - mine are @ post 184
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| | | 206 | Dave R
Dude
ID: 3010361110
Thu, Mar 30, 2006, 20:23
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I think Blue Hen should have to redo his rational for Kris Benson
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| | | 212 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 04:53
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holt: Dingman subs for Uggla
KKB: Ayala subs for Zumaya
Chris: Rakers subs for Russ Martin
TB/MC: Mori subs for Markakis
Uggla is now in the yahoo database. I shot an email question to yahoo on adding players through their help queries, but without getting any type of response, I have no idea how successful it was. With Markakis making the roster, I am hoping he is added soon so we can have him in the line-up by 6 April.
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| | | 213 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 07:53
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I moved Uggla on to holt's roster.
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| | | 214 | Motley Crue
ID: 2192327
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 10:04
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As far as Markakis goes, if he's not listed in Yahoo, we just don't get to use his stats until they add him?
TB, why are you hoping he's there by the 6th? The games start on the 3rd.
Does he have to clear waivers before he's added to our roster?
How annoying.
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| | | 215 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 36238119
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 10:55
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No stats until they're added to your roster. That's the fun of drafting unavailable players.
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| | | 216 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 13:16
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MC, sure I think it would be great if he was available right now, but the 6th is the first day Baltimore plays AND we have an open OF/UTIL spot to fill.
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| | | 217 | Athletics Guy
ID: 36339120
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 16:54
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Well, my team is off to a good start...
Cameron and Benitez have been placed on the DL.
With Miller and Delmon also on my roster, I have no bench at all!
It's like last year all over again.
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| | | 218 | Athletics Guy
ID: 36339120
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 16:55
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On the bright side, Rodney may be closing for DET during the first 2 weeks, so he should be good for a save or two.
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| | | 219 | Motley Crue
ID: 2192327
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 21:07
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TB, Baltimore plays Tampa Bay tomorrow night. April 3rd. Not sure which schedule you're looking at.
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| | | 220 | KrazyKoalaBears
ID: 0210919
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 21:13
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MC, note the all-caps "AND" in the statement. Sure BAL plays before 04/06, but 04/06 is the first time that you'll need an OF/UTL and BAL happens to play on that date. Thus, 04/06 would be a prime date to have Markakis on your team. Before then, you can complete your lineup with other players (i.e. - you don't NEED Markakis before then).
After recent calculations, I have decided that you and TB need to communicate more. ;)
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| | | 221 | holt
ID: 45229226
Sun, Apr 02, 2006, 21:19
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thanks guru. I was wondering when they were gonna get around to that.
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| | | 222 | Athletics Guy
ID: 36339120
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 01:02
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Are the rationales in this thread going be moved into the other thread later on?
I just want to see my Wade Miller rationale included so I can brag about that pick after I win the league. ;)
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| | | 223 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 10:46
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Rationales have been moved over. Delinquent rationale update:
mMoses is missing a lot of rationales; Rounds 18-25
Blue Hen is missing 10.04
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| | | 224 | blue hen
ID: 38135621
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 12:19
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I definitely wrote a Morneau rationale, but it seems to be lost. I'll see if I can muster up another one but...
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| | | 225 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 12:26
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Yes, the rationales will be moved, but I've got higher priorities right now.
If there was a Morneau rational posted, I can probably find in the archives.
I'm going to start a new thread for regular season discussion.
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| | | 226 | Motley Crue
Dude
ID: 439372011
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 13:19
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MC, note the all-caps "AND" in the statement. Sure BAL plays before 04/06, but 04/06 is the first time that you'll need an OF/UTL and BAL happens to play on that date. Thus, 04/06 would be a prime date to have Markakis on your team. Before then, you can complete your lineup with other players (i.e. - you don't NEED Markakis before then).
After recent calculations, I have decided that you and TB need to communicate more. ;)
I love jokes at my own expense! I just love jokes in general.
You know, I saw that AND there, but I read the sentence in a different way than it was intended. I thought he was just whining that we had an open lineup spot. He does that sometimes.
KKB, you are a funny guy. Not like a clown. Not like you are just here to amuse me. You know. Just funny. Your stories are funny.
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| | | 227 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Mon, Apr 03, 2006, 13:33
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I could have done a better job with how I worded that post, but I am now glad I didn't. Funny stuff.
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