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Subject: RIFC 2009: Draft Discussion

Posted by: Guru - [330592710] Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 12:19

I have activated the draft system, but the draft will not officially start until tomorrow (Thursday). Early activation is for the purpose of allow people to set up queues, if desired. The clock will be set at 6 hours, with a moratorium from 1am-7am EDT. If the clock expires, the next person in line will get to draft, and the skipped drafter will make up his skipped pick whenever he can. Please note: The clock will continue to run on weekends.

People at the endpoints of the draft have only one single time limit to make their consecutive picks. Similarly, the clock will be manually advanced to skip past anyone who already has a pick in arrears, unless other arrangements have been made in advance of that pick.

We will maintain a draft discussion thread here, but it will probably not be used extensively. If you know that you have pending time constraints, please post them in this thread. (e.g., "I'll be away until 6pm ET, so if my pick is due before then, you'll have to wait.") To the extent that you can alert everyone to potential availability issues, you can help others to plan their check-in times accordingly. That's simply good draft etiquette. Please also use this thread to recruit designated pickers, if needed.

If you know you will be away when your next pick is likely to be due, you can set up a queue in kafenatid and designate one of more managers to pick on your behalf. Your queue will not be visible until it is your turn to pick. Be aware that, as commish, I am able to submit picks for anyone. So even if you have no designated pickers, if you have a queue and it is marked "available", I will be able to make a pick on your behalf when your pick is due. Therefore, if you do not want your queue used, make sure it is marked "unavailable". If your pick is due and your queue is available, I will assume that you want it to be used unless you have posted explicit instructions to the contrary.

Special note: My son is getting married this weekend, which will significantly limit my availability, attention, and access. Thereforee do not rely on me to pick on you behalf on Friday-Sunday. If you need a designated picker, recruit someone else for those three days. I will be back late on Sunday night, and should be available to make queued picks for anyone after that time.

Culdeus has volunteered to process draft picks at the league site, so that the database there is kept as current as possible.

When drafting, there is no need to draft every position. For example, if you want to skip a kicker, be my guest.

Note that trades during the draft are allowed. Trades should be announced here, and may include any combination of picks and/or players.

Players who are not yet listed at myfantasyleague.com may be drafted, and if so, a placeholder player will be assigned to your roster until the player is available. Once the draft is complete, you may no longer sign (or protect) an unlisted player. If a player is listed at MFL but not yet available at kafenatid, there is a link at kafenatid to request the addition of that player. Try to anticipate these needs, so that we do not have to hold up the draft while waiting for a player addition.

Rationales will be expected for each pick, but delayed by two rounds. When we near the end of round two, I will set up a thread for those.

Please refrain from mentioning undrafted players, either in this thread, or in your posted rationale.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 12:29

The following URL is available for anyone to follow the draft. Sequential listing of picks is at the top, position grid is at the bottom.

http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/kpeek.pl?313

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 12:32

FYI - I left a 2 player queue (and set up two managers as queue takers)... If I get the player I want at the 3 slot, no problem... if not, I'd like to discus moving down till slightly later in the first round.

Email me about a potential trade should my guy not get "auto-picked".

Thx,
IAC

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 12:34

Did I miss the sign up info for mfl? I searched my email and couldn't find any invite info. I also looked in the previous thread and saw nothing in there.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 12:41

Yes, you missed it. I just had it sent again.

Anyone else missing the MFL invite? Unfortunately, I haven't figured out how to determine whether a team has signed in or not.

For the time being, please do not change your team name. This will help culdeus ensure he is assigning players to the correct teams. After the draft, you will be able to rename you team, if you wish.

culdeus
ID: 06532114
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 15:38

Missing two on mfl

Fugazi
And
Shortbus/letterj

I show everyone else signed in.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 15:49

culdeus pointed out that letterj and Fugazi also have not signed in at MFL yet, so I re-sent their invites as well.

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 16:23

I signed in...it indicates me and the commish are signed in...anything else to do??

youngroman
Donor
ID: 02934823
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 16:24

to see manager activity in the future: when customizing a page you can select "Franchise Owner Activity".

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 16:28

SwinganaMiss on the clock (in case he is unaware)...draft off to a nice start.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 17:35

Draft off to a predictable start as well. Should get interesting in the next few picks.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Wed, Aug 19, 2009, 21:21

culdeus is up....gl all!

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 00:08

damn, went out and got toasted. Didn't figure you guys would get back to me till noon tomorrow at the earliest. Sorry bout that.

Is brandon lloyd still on the board?

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 00:16

oh, thought was 2nd round already.

oops.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 00:35

Won't be on until about 1 or 2pm EST tomorrow but I imagine it won't get back to me real quick.

holt
ID: 4773200
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 01:03

fugazi,
You're On The Clock!
It's your turn to pick in the RIFC 2009 League Dra

That went to my email. Fugazi is my brother. Not sure why this was sent to me.

holt
ID: 4773200
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 01:09

nvm, got it sorted it out,

fugazi
ID: 1877200
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 01:33

Pick made, letterj is up.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 08:04

Draft clock has been turned on.

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 08:11

YR on the clock...

youngroman
Donor
ID: 02934823
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 08:22

don't disappoint me Larry! I hope your QB and your WR-buddy stay healthy.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 12:31

Think you need to worry about him being on the Madden cover more than anything.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:11

I emailed Yokel an hour and a half ago. Hope he hasn't lost touch with today's happenings.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:30

He hasn't been on the MFL site in over 3 days, not sure if he's checked in here at all. Stinks if we have someone time out 3 picks into the first clocked day. I remember there being a rule about automatically assigning players to someone who hasn't picked; was that after 2 or 3 missed picks?

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:38

Can we get a designated picker for him? Missing a 1st round pick is pretty huge and if he somehow missed his 2nd pick as well then he might as well throw in the white flag.

Bags@work
ID: 31442714
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:43

I'm ready to make my pick. I will check here first to see if there is any word on SY's picks.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:47

One year, we had a manager who missed his first two picks (14/15, I think). We assigned him two players at the end of round 2 - who ultimately worked out reasonably well as I recall - one was Tiki Barber.

I can see that Yokel did make some lineup moves in G20 baseball at 11:35pm last night, so he certainly should be aware.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 13:51

Bags - if/when Yokel times out, you certainly have the right to pick. Up to you if you want to wait.

I'm up after you, and I'll probably wait a little while - but not necessarily the full 6 hours. Trying to be accomodating to Yokel, but also fair to everyone else.

Bags
ID: 39742013
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 14:04

I'll make my pick about 2:30 cst.

Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 47227122
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 14:58

I apologize for the delay. I checked in a little after 8 and got distracted by a full-day of meetings at work. I'll do my best to set a queue or check in more regularly from here on out.

Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 47227122
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 15:55

thanks, bags for cutting me some slack. It would certainly have been no one's fault but mine for spacing it the first day. I literally had back-to-back-to-back meetings all day, but I certainly had ample opportunities to check in.

culdeus
ID: 06532114
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 16:57

Come on someone reach 6 rounds too early for a te. Don't play it safe guys take a real swing here.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 17:10

From the AA league last year someone was a Browns fan and also messed their queue up after timing out or something. This produced the following:

1.11 Kellen Winslow TE CLE
2.04 Derek Anderson QB CLE

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 17:13

I don't ever recall 4 WRs going in round 1.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 17:17

I've seen an expert mock draft where Fitz and Moss went 4-5, A Johnson 8th, and C Johnson 2.02 in a 12 team league. Although that was also a PPR league.

Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 357352016
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 17:35

I'll be taking off here in a bit... and I left a queue this time with a handful of designated pickers including the guys before and after me.

Bags
ID: 36716159
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 19:09

I'll make my pick in just a few.

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 19:32

Anyone interested in moving up??? Open to offers...

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 21:30

Are you picking soon assuming nobody has any offers?

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 21:50

:yawn:

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:43

I believe letterj is just finalizing a deal, he should be announcing it shortly.

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:47

I trade my second, third and fifth for the same from Swing...

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:50

Sorry to bore you guys so much...btw...

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:51

Agreed.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:56

I think I got the trade in MFL correctly. Do check. Thanks.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 22:56

To move things along, Letter_J can select for me Tom Brady, QB NWE.

It may kill me to root for him, but hopefully he makes it worthwhile.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 23:00

"Free Form" isn't available to his DP's, so hopefully he can make that pick from his iPhone?

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 23:08

I put it in on MFL so if fugazi wants to pick can keep draft going over there till guru gets caught up with the trade.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 20, 2009, 23:46

Well damn, I thought there wouldn't be a trade and I could grab Brady. Sigh.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 01:00

I'm a little worried at this point to be honest. I just ended up with the same draft slot and first two picks as last year. Just doesn't feel right. I'd be ok with it if I was able to get Turner in the 3rd round again however.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 06:37

Based on the current state of the draft , I'm not comfortable setting up a queue for my REAL next pick at 3.9.
I'll be away until at least noonish EST. Hopefully the trade can be processed and things can keep moving in the meantime.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 07:38

Finally someone reached. Sheesh this was setting up like a computer mock draft.

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 07:56

If Swing wants to select Ronnie Brown, RB, Mia, we
can keep moving this draft along.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 08:54

I picked up Brown for Swing=>letterj, and then processed the trade.

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 10:48

not sure i am real happy with either of my picks, I went back and forth between a bunch of guys- I expected the draft to have gone alittle different already and I thought some players might slip back to me here that didnt.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 12:20

Don't forget the rationals guys... Guru already setup the thread.

culdeus
ID: 06532114
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 14:15

How hard is it to leave a three person queue? This is pretty bad.

Hoping for 3-4 hour clock monday.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 15:13

I'm not, since I'll be gone almost all day.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 15:49

Guys - do not expect me to pick from your queues - I am not generally available this weekend. See the opening post.

It appears that both IAC and Smith32 have left queues, but if I am the only one to be able to use them, that won't help move things along.

I'll be able to handle queues on Monday and after - but not until then.

Bags
ID: 36716159
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 16:46

I'm available to be a DP. Not doing much this weekend and will have my eye on the draft most of the time.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 17:03

I can DP for culdeus, but I'll give him some time to check in and confirm it on his own.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 17:04

I had left 2 DP's... but I'll add Bags to that list as well.

Smith32
ID: 25751421
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 17:58

I am sorry for holding up the draft. I was away from 7-5:30 EDT
today with no internet, so I had to make a 7 player queue to cover
two picks at 6:30am, and in my grogginess, I forgot to add more
DPs than Guru.

Bags
ID: 39742013
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 18:59

SY is up and has an empty queue.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 20:10

kafe seems down. You can continue drafting on mfl if you wish.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 20:11

just post your picks here if they come up. Can somone tell me the last few picks?

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 20:20

Somebody hit me up on AIM when Guru picks. beastiemikd. I've got both my picks so unless Guru picks 1 it should be a quick turn.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 20:28

Last picks after mine (Wes Welker) were:

Reggie Bush (3.08)
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (3.09)
Chad Ochocinco (3.10)
Darren McFadden (3.11)
Aaron Rodgers (3.12)

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 20:59

ok mfl is caught up.

Live draft room is:

http://www22.myfantasyleague.com/2009/ajax_ld?L=53904

You can select to make queues by creating a "My draft list" which will be used for any round or by creating an auto-pick for each round.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 21:03

To create a auto pick for this round only go to:

http://football22.myfantasyleague.com/2009/options?L=53904&O=52

Now this may not work because it might point to my queue. To get to it manually go to:

Draft StatusLast Pick Made Fri Aug 21 8:57:04 p.m. ET 2009
Waiting For: guru
On Deck: bmd
Draft May Start
On Fri Aug 14 5:00:00 p.m. ET 2009
About 7 days, 3 hours, 59 minutes Ago
Enter your Draft Picks now. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((THERE
Enter the live draft room.
View League Draft Report
Manage your My Draft List player listing.

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 21:26

kafe is back working. No idea if it sent guru an email. I did anyways.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 21:38

Not loading for me at the moment.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 21, 2009, 21:58

Never mind, just the new firefox being stupid.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 12:06

I'll be unavailable until after dinner time. I doubt it will be an issue, since I don't pick until 5.9.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 13:44

Was really hoping Royal would drop to me this round. It's pretty much that time where everyone you want gets snatched up a few picks in front of you.

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 20:39

Sorry to hold things up.....looks like the pace ramped up quite a bit.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 21:28

It's kinda interesting how the RIFC is drafting significantly before the qualifier leagues this year (AA is the only one to start so far... sitting at 1.02 right now). If I remember correctly, normally the qualifiers had tried to get started a couple days before the top league.

Great job by the majority of managers in trying to setup queues, and/or being around for their picks.

Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 47227122
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 21:48

Looks like youngroman's queue is empty. So, I imagine he won't be picking for several hours. I've got a 1-person queue now, but I'll be adding another so he can pick for me once he goes.

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Sat, Aug 22, 2009, 22:13

I will be getting on a plane tomorrow morning at 5 am heading to florida- I am hoping I will be able to catch some WIFI in the airport, if not I will try to check in from my cell. I have given my cell number out to a few people so please keep me informed of who was picked and when it is my turn and I will pick asap. Thanks so much.
wiggs

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 04:04

I should be on between 12-1 EDT to pick if I'm up.

Smith32
ID: 4110411910
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 11:34

I'll be out until 6-7 EDT. I have a 3 player queue set. Please do not draft the same position for both picks. If those 3 are taken before my turn, I'll just pick when I get back.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 12:41

Should be out for about 3 hours... should it get to me, I have a 3 player queue set... if for some reason those 3 exact players go off the board (unlikely), then I'll need to do additional research... see ya'll shortly.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 15:47

I just got back home. Thanks to everyone for keeping things running during the weekend.

I emailed wiggs - just in case anyone else hadn;t yet.

100

wiggs
ID: 347542314
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 15:54

some reason I can not get my picks to go thru

I am trying to get jon beason and jon vilma both lbs.

I added a bunch of dps if someone could do it I would appreciate it.

thanks
wiggs

102

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 16:39

3.09 T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, SEA
(from Lettter_J)

I had originally intended to take a second RB here(even after taking Brady in Rd 2), but I wasn't enamored with any of them once it came to this pick. The only one that stuck out even a little bit was McFadden, but he was just one of 7-8 on the same tier. I decided to hold off and see what was left in the next round.

So, I started looking at WR. I considered a number of different options here, but in the end I went with TJ. After a couple of 'risky' picks, I wanted someone who can be consistent. Not a flashy pick. Probably not going to be a breakout top 5 receiver, but hopefully he'll be solid.

103

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 17:57

Culdeus sent me an email from his phone, said he can't get kafe to work on it. Not sure if he'll get a pick in soon or not. I'll see if I can help him out.

104

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 18:22

YR

RE #94

Yes to the Kicking points...

105

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 19:43

Rationales thread isn't doing so well. Don't feel like continually posting filler picks.

109

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 21:32

I have had my rationales in before the placeholders were entered for rounds 2-5- I do not know how to change the placeholder to put my rationale in. I just want it to be known that I have been doing them. I will try to get 6 and 7 in tonight or tomorrow sometime.

111

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 22:32

It is 11:30 pm AST. I am going to bed, so if the turn happens
quickly after I post this and those managers just before select
quickly, I'll not be picking until the morning. Just a courtesy
heads up.

117

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 06:55

I'll be limited from 7:30-4 most days during the week. My queue should hold for Rd. 8. Please don't use it for Rd 9. Thx.

120

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 10:11

Won't be back until around 7pm eastern tonight. Leaving a queue for rounds 8 and 9 only. I may get my pick in before I leave in a few minutes, but if not, my free form will be open to the guys next to me in the draft. I want top of my list in the 8th round and then top of the remaining IDPs (there's only 2 RBs at the top of my list) for the 9th round. If for some reason all the guys in my queue go before my 9th round pick, I will pick when I get home and apologize for holding the draft up.

121

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 10:12

I'll work on transferring over backlogged rationales later today. Still have a few post-wedding errands to take care of.

I'll also be away from about 4-9pm (ET) this afternoon/evening, and unable to pick from queues during that time frame.

122

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 10:13

Didn't mean free form, but all my guys should be visible to look through.

123

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 10:32

Sorry for prematurely mentioning Matt Ryan in my Schaub rationale. I thought he had already been taken at the time.

130

Smith32
ID: 25751421
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 22:03

I'm on the road tomorrow - no access until around 6 ET. I've put
together a large queue for Rds 10 / 11 only. Please do NOT pick 2
players at the same position for those picks.

Thanks.

Smith32

131

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Mon, Aug 24, 2009, 22:09

I've got a feeling my team is going to be ranked last in all the projections that are done post draft. Of course, I felt the same way last year in AAA#2 and ended the regular season with 200 more points than 2nd place. /brag

132

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 02:37

Have a short queue for my round 10 pick. If somehow it gets back to me in the 11th and someone is still in there, feel free to pick there as well, but I should be around by then.

134

fugazi
ID: 19759252
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 04:17

I left a queue please use it for round ten only... Thanks

135

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 07:10

Please use my queue for Rd 10 only. I'll try to come in and reset prior to Rd 11.Thx

136

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 10:51

culdeus picked for SwinganaMiss in round 11, against the stated instructions in the previous post - so I'm, stopping the draft until we get a legit pick from him.

137

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 10:59

While the draft is stopped, you can still see the current picks using this link:
http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/kpeek.pl?313

140

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 12:10

Dang, thought I could grab Moore there, that little WR run kinda hurt.

141

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 12:27

I'll keep the pick. Feel free to restart. I won't be setting up a queue for Rd 12 until after 5pm.

142

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 12:32

Note that fugazi's queue is also supposed to be ignored for round 11 [post 134]

Best practice is that, if you see an opportunity to pick from a queue, please check here first to ensure there are no special instructions.

143

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:01

I have a question about a player that is not in the database in kafenatid...can I draft that player even though I cannot go through the motions of selecting him through kafentaid and we can continue the draft???? Just a question...

146

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:28

I also have another question...if I draft a player today and he's designated at one position and I draft him at that position, what happens to my team if he is suddenly designated in the MFL database to a different position??

147

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:30

...it seems that MFL is open to changing the designated positions of players. I do not recall fanball doing this.

148

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:30

J, you can try sending Fred an email requesting that player to be added. Usually we just pick someone in that slot that nobody is ever going to draft and move on. Was wondering when this guy would go :D

149

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:42

I already sent the e-mail to Fred, but it said it could take 24 hrs to add the player. I also expected that player to go MUCH sooner ...

150

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:56

Regarding positions: If you draft a player who is listed at a certain position in MFL, you will be allowed to continue to use that player at that position as long as you own him.

If MFL changes a position designation after the draft and allows us to reset it back to the original position, that would be great.

Meanwhile, you can use Cody Brown as a placeholder for the draft now, as he was just put on injured reserve for the season.

151

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 13:57

... just make sure you post the name and position of the intended player here.

152

Letter_J
ID: 5572628
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 14:01

Alright...thanks for the clarification Guru and Bonka. Although I have another question arising from that...what if the player is designated at one position today, but before the draft ends could be designated otherwise?

I'll select Edgerrin James, RB, Sea and placehold with Cody Brown

155

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 14:21

[152] You may lock in the position designation at the time you draft the player. If it changes later in the draft, you may retain the original designation.

158

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 17:06

I'll get my rationales up some time tonight. Just got back and have a ton of work to get caught up on.

167

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 18:29

my queue is set for tonight- if for some reason it empties I should be home around 10-11 tonight, but it should be good unless every player on my list goes in order.

Thanks wiggs

183

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Tue, Aug 25, 2009, 23:26

Sorry for posting the rationals late guys... I've been picking from queues, cause I don't have a lot of computer time right now... I'll try my best to not get so far behind in the future (I hope).

187

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 03:40

Left a short queue for the morning. If it runs out then I'll just pick when I get on.

189

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 07:03

My queue for 13 is good to go. Please give me 30 minutes before using it for 14 (if there's even anyone left in it). My time will be limited until 8pm edt today.

190

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 09:29

Did Swing not activate his queue?

191

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 10:17

He did not. I'll see if Fred can peek into it.

192

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 10:22

Hopefully Fred is around to let me know who is the top name in Swing's queue. Otherwise, we're stuck.

Early alert for everyone: I'll be driving my daughter to college on Thursday morning/afternoon, with very limited access between 7:30am and 6pm. Do not rely on me to pick from your queues during that span. Make sure to designate a picker who will be around.

193

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 10:51

Was able to reach Swing via email, so we're back on track.

194

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 12:14

Thanks to most of you for getting relatively current in rationales. Everyone is now updated through at least round 9 - except for Bags, who is still missing all rationales from round 2 on.

Bags?

195

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 12:17

Our overall pace is right on track, currently averaging just under one hour per pick - about 25 picks per day.

At this pace, we should finish around the middle of next week - Sept 1-2.

198

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 15:34

At this point in the draft, I think people should try to make better use of queues.

201

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 17:36

Heading out for a few hours. Left a one player queue for 14.02, and named bmd and Bags as DPs.

202

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 18:49

Power went out for a bit. Pick asap.

203

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 19:32

Busting off a bunch of picks now, nice.

205

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 20:15

Who can take a queue (with instructions) for tomorrow? Looks like my picks may come due in the afternoon.

209

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 21:13

Guru, I can help you out, I should be on the computer around 12 or 12:30 EDT for the rest of the day.

211

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 23:31

BoNkA - email sent

212

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 23:37

Anyone know what wiggs' pick of Stewart Bradley is all about? I think he's out for the season. Is that a placeholder for someone else, or a mistake?

214

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 23:43

Pretty sure he just didn't know. There's no news for him when you check his MFL page, which is really odd. I think it's because they never really commented on it as far as I know.

215

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 01:36

Leaving a queue for round 15 only.

216

Smith32
ID: 4110411910
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 06:57

I will not have internet access today until about 6pm ET. If it gets to me, I'll pick then.

217

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 07:02

I have a queue and its available. Hopefully it holds for RD 16. Use it for Rd 16 only please.

218

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 07:27

I added bmd as a DP, in addition to BoNkA. My queue is good for rounds 15-16 only.

219

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 12:12

Well I'm here now. Didn't expect that many picks to go off by now.

223

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 12:46

If anyone that is up wants Rivers or Bulluck, I'll trade you either for your current pick.

225

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 13:50

If anyone wants to do what I mentioned in 223, post here or send me a message on AIM. Screename beastiemikd

234

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 22:08

Damn, was going to take Bess. Congrats IAC on being my least favorite person today :D

236

beastiemiked
ID: 35621411
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 22:29

eserel, any interest in trading Coffee?

245

s R
ID: 29624211
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 00:45

[236] For the time being I have no trading conceptions.

246

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 02:19

Leaving a queue for round 18 only.

247

holt
ID: 21727281
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 02:27

fugazi's internet is down atm. his queue should be used FOR RD 18 ONLY.

248

culdeus
ID: 566221522
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 07:56

I'll be taking off soon for my annual big bike ride. I'll be returning Saturday, but depending on my frame of mind and the condition of my body may not start back on this till Sunday. I've contracted a buddy of mine to take over so I rejected all DP assignments so he doesn't get hit with a billion emails.

Guru is staying on top of pick entering now so that won't slack at all.

250

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 13:24

can i change my rationale for picking Stewart Bradley? It can simply say "Bad Pick"

251

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 14:23

Well, at least you didn't start him against me in week 1 like I was hoping! :D

253

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 16:55

Not having much luck the past 2 days with keeping the draft flow going.

254

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 17:33

I have a queue set up, feel free to use it as soon as it gets to me.

265

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 01:16

Queue good for round 20 only.

266

youngroman
Donor
ID: 02934823
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 04:59

I will be unavailable until 6pm ET. I will leave a queue for my 20.05 pick in a few minutes.

267

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 09:18

FYI - Queue set for pick 20 ONLY... please do not use the queue for pick 21. I'll try to check in a bit later...

269

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 11:30

We've been zipping along. Current pace will have us finish on Monday afternoon, as we are now averaging 51 minutes per pick overall.

Had I known we would go this fast, I'd have delayed the start by a few days! I think this may be a record for an Invitational draft.

271

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 14:42

Did IAC make that pick? Looks like someone might have picked from his queue instead.

272

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 14:53

I'm stopping the draft until we get clarification.

Bags made that pick.

273

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 15:04

I emailed IAC. I doubt if he wanted a 3rd defense. Bags didn't see post 267.

You can review all picks here while we await word from IAC:
http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/kpeek.pl?313

274

SwinganaMiss
ID: 40239148
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 16:18

I am queued for rd 21 only.

275

Letter_J
ID: 15710207
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 16:49

Problem...IAC is at the auto races in Montreal this afternoon
with his father in law...not sure when he is due home. I do
not believe he has mobile access.

276

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 16:55

When does he time out? I think he only has under 2 hours at this point.

277

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 16:57

Hey... just got in from the races... (it's rainy here), will be posting my pick here shortly (No I didn't want a 3rd D... thus my instructions I had left).

278

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 3626821
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 17:22

21.03 Sammy Morris, RB, NE

279

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 17:24

Draft is resumed

282

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 23:48

I will be going away tomorrow morning til thursday afternoon- I do not think i will have any internet access while on the cruise ship. I left a large enough queue that I should be ok for the last couple rounds. Only instruction is to make sure I get a Defense.
Thanks
wiggs

283

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 01:12

The rationale thread has gotten way behind. Just post your due rationales here for now, and I'll copy them over later on Sunday.

284

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 03:30

Leaving a queue good for round 22 only.

295

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 15:33

Crap. Whoever just picked for wiggs failed to take a defense (per instructions in post 282).

I'm going to have to email Fred to see if he can provide the top defense in wiggs' queue.

296

Smith32
ID: 4110411910
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 15:34

I thought there was a 24th round? I looked at the defenses in wiggs's queue and felt confident that he would get one of them in Rd 24.

297

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 15:34

Stinks, looks like we could have gotten through a few picks here too.

298

Smith32
ID: 4110411910
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 15:35

I remember who the top defense was if you want to substitute them for the guy I picked in 23.01.

299

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 15:40

Never mind - I forgot that wiggs still has the final pick in round 24. Draft resumed.

313

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 13:55

We will start with a moratorium on any roster moves once the draft has completed. Hopefully, we can simply put all free agents on waivers and let the system handle that - but will have to check to see if that capability is there.

In any event, please review your team roster and make sure it looks in order. And post your remaining rationales here as soon as possible. I'll work on that later today and tonight.

Very quick draft by historical norms. We averaged about 52 minutes per pick.

320

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 14:42

Wiggs didn't get a defense like he mentioned.

321

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 14:42

wiggs last pick should be New Orleans defense.

322

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 14:53

I'm unable to fix the last pick for wiggs at kafenatid, but it is correct at mfl.com

326

Smith32
ID: 4110411910
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 18:17

Guru - can you please refresh my memory on how the post-draft waiver process will work? I need a mulligan on one of my picks.

328

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 21:00

[326] First, we assign waiver priorities based on the inverse of the draft order.

Then, all undrafted players are subject to a waiver claiming period.

After that, any free agent can be added.

Will have to see whether MFL can handle this automatically. It probably can.

329

culdeus
ID: 587101120
Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 21:16

Shoot me an email how you want it set up and I'll take care of it. As of now people have ability to do whatever they want so please make no moves while we sort out how to handle this. I would propose a waiver period after the last preseason game and a free for all Tuesday before the thursday of the first week.

353

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Sep 01, 2009, 17:36

Draft Recap thread has been set up.

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