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If we have our draft order and keepers wrapped up by March 9th - we can/should begin the draft immediately.

 

MLB is starting earlier than usual on March 29 with a full slate of games, so we'll need to maintain a solid pace.

 

I'd start earlier, but am trying to give as much time as I can to see some Spring Training, watch for injuries, early DL stints, etc.

 

If you guys feel we're cutting it too close, I'm open to bringing dates in a few days...

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Sorry- I did get the invite. Forgot info is right there.

 

Phew - thought it might have been a Yahoo screw up. They were late in releasing their game this year due to issues.

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Just an FYI. I'll be on a mini-vacation from tomorrow (2/21) until Sun. So, please forgive any delayed text or forum replies.

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Nice job on getting our draft order set!

Next steps:

• Address payments - can’t draft until that is done - due by Mar 9 - 3pm ET
• Make sure your keepers are defined by Mar 9 - 3pm ET
• Is everyone able to access the Yahoo league site? Speak up now so we’re not chasing issues at the last minute
• I will begin to populate the draft sheet but I can’t lock it in until keepers are finalized
• Please, no trades until keepers are locked in (you are welcome to talk offline, but nothing official until items 1 and 2 are completed)
• If we can get first 2 items complete before the 9th, I’m happy to get things underway early.

Good luck everyone and welcome back!

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Down to the final couple of days before draft!

 

* Down to ONE payment left to get - FoulLine, please address this ASAP! The draft cannot start until this is done!

* Make sure you declare and/or lock in your keepers by 3pm ET on Friday (3/9)!!

* Make sure you are able to access the Yahoo League site

* I will populate the draft sheet on Friday evening (see Draft Sheet thread) after keeper deadline passes

* After 3pm Friday, we can begin trading - remember to post trade in the forum and both managers must confirm the deal via the thread before it will be processed

* Remember, MLB has an unusually early start date this season (3/29), so we'll need to keep a good pace for the draft - be willing to proxy whenever feasible - text me or use the board to communicate any times you'll be away for an extended period of time - 20 days for 30 rounds

* With the prior item in mind, let's kick off the draft (assuming FL has paid) at 3pm on Friday as well - trades don't really affect the first couple of rounds, so we can ramp up trades and begin drafting in parallel

* Also, if you are going to draft Shohei Ohtani, there is a pitcher version and a batter version, so make sure you specify which version you are drafting

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Down to the final day -

 

UPDATE - Still no text or forum activity from FoulLine. Have reached out again via text, but I'm not inclined to start making personal phone calls to move things along.

 

If FoulLine has not responded by 3pm tomorrow, we have 3 replacement options (all of which I like):

 

1. Kysar has noted a friend who'd be interested

2. JMU88 has another younger son who'd be interested

3. Posty is willing to fill in, but doesn't want to be in a cash league - I'd cover his entry and if he finishes top 3, he'd give his winnings to charity

 

At 3pm tomorrow, if we have FL:

 

* Trading opens and draft can begin immediately as well.

 

At 3pm tomorrow, if we DON'T have FL:

 

* We get our 12th member signed up - I'm going to prioritize Kysar's option first (experienced and paying), Posty 2nd (experienced and long time league member, but not paying) and JMU's son as 3rd (paying, but inexperienced)

* We start draft/trading immediately upon having our 12th manager confirmed

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OK, we are ready to roll!

 

FoulLine has come out of hiding and will be back. I will trust his payment will arrive soon and won't hold us up pending delivery.

 

So, lock in your keepers and we'll get this puppy rolling tomorrow!

 

My sincere thanks to Kysar and JMU88 for responding with alternate manager options if we needed them. Special thanks to posty for his continued assistance with the league and his offer to fill in as well if we needed it. Can't thank you all enough!

 

Looking forward to a great season!

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