Jim Mora 26 Posted February 2, 2018 Pitchers and catchers start reporting in 12 days. Who's back in for another season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 4, 2018 Me, although my team may be gutted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 4, 2018 Have to defend the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 5, 2018 Me, although my team may be gutted i know the feeling. i just keep praying Cobb signs with an unowned team even my draftable players are all mostly toast by now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted February 5, 2018 As always but yeah man, the player options will be tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 12, 2018 spring training starts this week; should we get confirmation from those returning and solicit needed replacements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted February 15, 2018 10 of 14 in. With no changes to teams this is what we'd have so far. Zero Tolerance - Indians cmh6476 - Royals WhiteWonder - Rays gratefulted - Dodgers Mookz - Orioles bbascom - Red Sox Jim Mora - Rangers Shotsup - Mets 29 Guests - Astros GuardBum - Blue Jays Looking for returnees. lambert58 - Cardinals Mungwater Just a Baby Bear- Cubs Burt - Braves Blackclouds - Angels So we got the Cubs replacement on last year but he never got a FFT account that I recall. WW, is he back again or do we need that one team slot to fill? At least. Posty, are you reading and coming back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,315 Posted February 15, 2018 Posty, are you reading and coming back? LOL, I was thinking about this today... If you guys are in a bind and need one more to make it even, I would rejoin and take the Nationals again... But only as a last resort... I enjoyed not needing to worry about this every day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 15, 2018 Can we draft before a couple guys sign free agent deals with other teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 16, 2018 he will do the cubs. i'll have him sign up for an FFT account against my better judgement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 16, 2018 i also sent Lambert a text Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lambert58 56 Posted February 16, 2018 Im back with the cardinals! Thanks for the heads up WW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 19, 2018 When do we start drafting? Can we get the teams firmed up so I can do some research when I find some spare time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 19, 2018 Just sent burt and BCs Facebook messages. We good with 14 or want to try and get back to 16? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 19, 2018 14 active is better than 16 if one of the two isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackClouds 24 Posted February 19, 2018 I'm back with my craptastic team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 19, 2018 The cubs replacement signed up for FFT. Think he's just waiting to be confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 22, 2018 7 days and 3 re-validation tries and the Cubs (dcb291) still not approved to post here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 777 Posted February 22, 2018 email Mike or go to technical forum and he will approve it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted February 22, 2018 7 days and 3 re-validation tries and the Cubs (dcb291) still not approved to post here. Thought I saw him browsing the forum this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 22, 2018 Thought I saw him browsing the forum this morning. He said he can log in but hasn't been able to post. Which sounds correct for a new member that just hasn't been granted full access yet. I'll e-mail mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcb291 5 Posted February 23, 2018 here to represent the Cubs again. think i have a handle on how this all works from Wonder but if i mess anything up just let me know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 25, 2018 Is draft pick trading allowed? Like full draft slots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 26, 2018 I don't believe we have allowed draft pick trades before (the odd format of our league making manipulation of draft slots a bit more significant than a standard league, i.e. two teams could swap spots in a way that neither is hurt but a third party gets screwed). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted February 26, 2018 Only the supplemental picks. Just like Zero said, the "homer" picks are just too difficult and impact 3rd party teams or keep them from picking ahead of schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 26, 2018 , i.e. two teams could swap spots in a way that neither is hurt but a third party gets screwed). booo. thats totally what i was going for but actually I just thought it was hilarious that I finally bust out an amazing roll and my entire draft list is a past it's prime pile of garbage. usually you bust out a roll like that and think "oh damn, I just got my #1 target and stole him from a few teams", rather than "oh great, I'm using the 1st overall pick on a 2nd round talent and ill be focked in the supplemental on top of it!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuardBum 73 Posted February 26, 2018 Last year we started the draft on Feb 27 and finished March 5th. We held off for the supplemental until the weekend prior to the season start. That said, we should probably pick a date soon to start this thing up. Season starts early this year on March 29th (a Thursday). Could we start maybe on the 5th? Give ourselves a solid 2 weeks to complete which should be more than enough and then the supplemental that last weekend (24/26) before the season starts. All club cuts should happen thereabouts. Rosters finalized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 26, 2018 Any date works for me. I suppose I'd rather start the draft sooner than later, even though we finished with plenty of time last year. With the season starting the 29th I would think we'd want to start the supplemental by the 19th (the monday of the first full week before) because if we wait until Monday the 26th, we'd be cutting it real close (and I personally will be away). If we start next Monday March 5th like you said, we have 2 weeks to do the regular draft. Seems good to me. We dont have to start the supplemental on a monday, but Mondays seem to make the best and easiest start days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Mora 26 Posted February 26, 2018 I'm good with the 5th. We finished the draft earlier than ever last season, but with pretty much the same squad back, I think we should be able to do so again. My biggest concern is the outstanding number of free agents still out there, and how it might affect a number of teams. I don't ever recall this many useful players still unsigned. It's one thing to take a flyer on a FA who could make a fourth outfielder, but look at this list of free agent pitchers: Jake Arrieta (ADP - mid 80s): I'd highly consider him as my first or second round pick if he signed with TEX. Currently eligible to two teams. Lance Lynn (ADP top 200): Currently exclusive to STL, but could be eligible to someone else. Might be a 21st rounder for lambert, might be a fourth rounder for someone else depending on how the cards fall (pun intended). Alex Cobb (ADP early 200s): Similar to Lynn, but exclusive to Tampa Bay. John Lackey: BWHAHAHAHAHA....but seriously, I'd consider him if he were eligible to me. Tyler Clippard: I realize I'm usually about three seasons behind with my "I remember that guy was awesome" fantasy baseball knowledge, but he's not that far removed from posting some amazing stats. Looking at my draftable list of relievers, he'd clearly be on there. Hell, I'm still considering Koji Uehara draftworthy and he's in the same position. Bats are just as bad. Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Bautista, Carlos Gonzalez, Melky Cabrera, Brandon Philips, Mike Napoli...there's a lot of names that I hope will get clarified prior to an official start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbascom 20 Posted February 26, 2018 I'm good with the 5th. We finished the draft earlier than ever last season, but with pretty much the same squad back, I think we should be able to do so again. My biggest concern is the outstanding number of free agents still out there, and how it might affect a number of teams. I don't ever recall this many useful players still unsigned. It's one thing to take a flyer on a FA who could make a fourth outfielder, but look at this list of free agent pitchers: Jake Arrieta (ADP - mid 80s): I'd highly consider him as my first or second round pick if he signed with TEX. Currently eligible to two teams. Lance Lynn (ADP top 200): Currently exclusive to STL, but could be eligible to someone else. Might be a 21st rounder for lambert, might be a fourth rounder for someone else depending on how the cards fall (pun intended). Alex Cobb (ADP early 200s): Similar to Lynn, but exclusive to Tampa Bay. John Lackey: BWHAHAHAHAHA....but seriously, I'd consider him if he were eligible to me. Tyler Clippard: I realize I'm usually about three seasons behind with my "I remember that guy was awesome" fantasy baseball knowledge, but he's not that far removed from posting some amazing stats. Looking at my draftable list of relievers, he'd clearly be on there. Hell, I'm still considering Koji Uehara draftworthy and he's in the same position. Bats are just as bad. Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Bautista, Carlos Gonzalez, Melky Cabrera, Brandon Philips, Mike Napoli...there's a lot of names that I hope will get clarified prior to an official start. I agree...it certainly has been an odd off season. I'm down with the 5 March start as well though. We will see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,219 Posted February 26, 2018 holy name dropping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackClouds 24 Posted February 26, 2018 I'm good with the 5th. We finished the draft earlier than ever last season, but with pretty much the same squad back, I think we should be able to do so again. My biggest concern is the outstanding number of free agents still out there, and how it might affect a number of teams. I don't ever recall this many useful players still unsigned. It's one thing to take a flyer on a FA who could make a fourth outfielder, but look at this list of free agent pitchers: Jake Arrieta (ADP - mid 80s): I'd highly consider him as my first or second round pick if he signed with TEX. Currently eligible to two teams. Lance Lynn (ADP top 200): Currently exclusive to STL, but could be eligible to someone else. Might be a 21st rounder for lambert, might be a fourth rounder for someone else depending on how the cards fall (pun intended). Alex Cobb (ADP early 200s): Similar to Lynn, but exclusive to Tampa Bay. John Lackey: BWHAHAHAHAHA....but seriously, I'd consider him if he were eligible to me. Tyler Clippard: I realize I'm usually about three seasons behind with my "I remember that guy was awesome" fantasy baseball knowledge, but he's not that far removed from posting some amazing stats. Looking at my draftable list of relievers, he'd clearly be on there. Hell, I'm still considering Koji Uehara draftworthy and he's in the same position. Bats are just as bad. Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Bautista, Carlos Gonzalez, Melky Cabrera, Brandon Philips, Mike Napoli...there's a lot of names that I hope will get clarified prior to an official start. You forgot Ricky Nolasco 5th works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 26, 2018 This is gonna be an uuuuugly draft for me. #1 Supplemental Pick or bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites