First ever SportsMogul Yahoo "Auction" League, join now

[dickay]

Big time league with big time bragging rights. Draft "auction", just the beginning of what makes this league full of strategy.

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/register/joinprivateleague_league_select?.scrumb=

league id: 167632
password: bbmo

many stat categories including negative values. 12 teams minimum, looking for more.

*edit* stats & draft setup is up for debate

[ragecage]

Whats an auction league?

[TheNamelessPoet]

Whats an auction league?

shut up

[TheNamelessPoet]

u and ur damn ally deck... ally this!!!

[MichelleWie]

Sorry I'm a new noob as well. I only played fantasy baseball once awhile ago. I remember their were like 9 different categories and you played someone every week. If you outscored them in 6 of the categories you would have a 6-3 record, etc,etc. I'm assuming that would be head to head league?

[dickay]

in an "auction league" each team starts with 260 dollars. when your turn comes up, you nominate a player and bidding begins. You MUST fill your entire roster with that 260 dollars. If you overbid early, yahoo will adjust your bidding so you can't go overbudget but you will have to settle with guys for 1 dollar.

Its not a salary cap!! dollar value is ONLY for bidding. After bidding is complete, trading and team is not contingent on any salary, as there will be no salaries after draft is complete.

Its just another element of strategy.

[dickay]

Sorry I'm a new noob as well. I only played fantasy baseball once awhile ago. I remember their were like 9 different categories and you played someone every week. If you outscored them in 6 of the categories you would have a 6-3 record, etc,etc. I'm assuming that would be head to head league?

in head to head, if you beat them in 6 out of 9 categories, at the end of the week you'd be 1-0 as you one your game against them. I'm pretty sure thats how it works.

[rockiesfan4ever]

Im in

[gosensgo101]

Never played an auction league before. Should be fun!

[ewing6]

i can give it a shot

[dickay]

i can give it a shot

cool, let me know if you have any problems signing up.;)

[etothep]

in head to head, if you beat them in 6 out of 9 categories, at the end of the week you'd be 1-0 as you one your game against them. I'm pretty sure thats how it works.

in every h2h league i've been in, you'd be 6-3 in your example, not 1-0

[200tang]

in every h2h league i've been in, you'd be 6-3 in your example, not 1-0

This is how it works.

[dickay]

need more...join

[DiceDig]

I'm in

[dickay]

bump

[HoustonGM]

What are the stat categories? Is it roto, points, or h2h?

[President]

Joined it dickay, thanks for the heads up in HGM's league thread.

[metsguy234]

I'm so in.

[200tang]

I'm so in.

You drafted Matt Wieters in the first round last year. LOL!

[metsguy234]

You drafted Matt Wieters in the first round last year. LOL!

:(

[metsguy234]

Why is the draft at 5:15 on a Wednesday? Wouldn't it be better to just do it on a weekend?

[dickay]

What are the stat categories? Is it roto, points, or h2h?

its rotiss...alot of stat categories including some negative value ones. i only like stats that can be reasonably drafted for. What i mean by that is, I'd never have shutouts as a stat in fantasy as its something you can't draft for. complete games however is something you can as we know who the horses are who get the opportunities. that said, even complete games i'm not crazy over and don't think i included because players are often taken out due to pitch counts. all the stats i chose are stats that add strategic value, ones that you can draft for.

[dickay]

Why is the draft at 5:15 on a Wednesday? Wouldn't it be better to just do it on a weekend?

i'm not a fan of weekends but sunday night is a possibility. i'm in Cali that week so 5:15 EST would be like 8:15 in cali. i have no problem with pushing it back a week or two, but I think most would prefer a 7:30-8:00PM EST start time. But....its open to debate. Lemme know when you guys wish to draft.

[HoustonGM]

its rotiss...alot of stat categories including some negative value ones. i only like stats that can be reasonably drafted for. What i mean by that is, I'd never have shutouts as a stat in fantasy as its something you can't draft for. complete games however is something you can as we know who the horses are who get the opportunities. that said, even complete games i'm not crazy over and don't think i included because players are often taken out due to pitch counts. all the stats i chose are stats that add strategic value, ones that you can draft for.
Can you list what they are here? I can't see the league without being in it.


i'm not a fan of weekends but sunday night is a possibility. i'm in Cali that week so 5:15 EST would be like 8:15 in cali.
5:15 EST would be 2:15 in Cali. :p

[dickay]

Can you list what they are here? I can't see the league without being in it.


5:15 EST would be 2:15 in Cali. :p

yeah...the time has to be changed lol. draft date will be worked around alls schedule anyway as we will try to get everyone at the draft.

all the stats are up for negotiation. i don't like the standard 5X5's because well...we've all in at least one of them.

Roster Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF, Util, Util, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL

Batters Stat Categories: Runs (R), Hits (H), Triples (3B), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), Caught Stealing (CS), Strikeouts (K), Errors (E), Batting Average (AVG), On-base + Slugging Percentage (OPS), Outfield Assists (OFA)

Pitchers Stat Categories: Games Started (GS), Wins (W), Losses (L), Complete Games (CG), Saves (SV), Earned Runs (ER), Strikeouts (K), Holds (HLD), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP), Quality Starts (QS), Blown Saves (BSV)

[HoustonGM]

I haven't decided yet whether or not to join, but I would suggest eliminating triples, errors, outfield assists, games started and holds. Also, earned runs are kind of redundant with ERA, so I'd suggest getting rid of them as well. I'd also suggest using net stolen bases and net saves rather than having SB, CS, SV, and BS.

[metsguy234]

What are net stolen bases and net saves?

[HoustonGM]

what are net stolen bases and net saves?
sb-cs

sv-bs

[President]

Just did a mock auction draft...seems very difficult to draft.

[dickay]

I haven't decided yet whether or not to join, but I would suggest eliminating triples, errors, outfield assists, games started and holds. Also, earned runs are kind of redundant with ERA, so I'd suggest getting rid of them as well. I'd also suggest using net stolen bases and net saves rather than having SB, CS, SV, and BS.

there are a few i was thinking of eliminating. i like the net ST & SVs and agree on that.

ERA & ER being redundant. I could see that.

Triples, errors, OF assists and games started all add strategy to the game. A team using the two utility spots for mid infielders will have added errors, and if they have OF's will have added OF assists possibly. it raised the value of strong armed OF's. games started has teams thinking should they use the flex pitcher slots for RP or SP's. Triples are hard to come by are definetly something you draft for. You draft the guys who have a chance to get them as they will be a premium due to their rarity.

i'm a bit confused. you said you were worried about a limit thus wasn't joining...yet you started another league? slots there if you want it. we'll be discussing draft date/time & these stats for the next few days before things get finalized and we start rolling.

[metsguy234]

i'm not a fan of weekends but sunday night is a possibility. i'm in Cali that week so 5:15 EST would be like 8:15 in cali. i have no problem with pushing it back a week or two, but I think most would prefer a 7:30-8:00PM EST start time. But....its open to debate. Lemme know when you guys wish to draft.

The first week of March is a complete no-go for me, along with February 28th, because we have our last couple of practices before the school play, which are usually pretty crazy. If we drafted at like noon on the 6th I'd be okay because I don't have to be there until like 5:30 or 6.

Any day the week after that should be good, except for Wednesday (I have another draft tentatively scheduled for Wednesday the 10th.)

March 24-29th wouldn't work because I'll be away.

March 20-23th would be a window in which I could draft at any time of the day, also March 29th- April 4th.

[HoustonGM]

Triples, errors, OF assists and games started all add strategy to the game. A team using the two utility spots for mid infielders will have added errors, and if they have OF's will have added OF assists possibly. it raised the value of strong armed OF's. games started has teams thinking should they use the flex pitcher slots for RP or SP's. Triples are hard to come by are definetly something you draft for. You draft the guys who have a chance to get them as they will be a premium due to their rarity.
Triples, errors and OF assists are rare enough that I don't think they bring much to fantasy other than mucking up the works, especially the fielding stats.


i'm a bit confused. you said you were worried about a limit thus wasn't joining...yet you started another league?
I wasn't/am not sure if I was joining yet. I'm not sure if I want to do auction, and the stats involved would also influence whether or not I want to play in a league. The four league limit is why I'm selective in what leagues I join.

[dickay]

Just did a mock auction draft...seems very difficult to draft.

i wouldn't say difficult, as in hard to understand. its a very easy concept but it is difficult as far as the strategy goes from what I see.

A few tips from the couple drafts I've done;

1: don't be afraid to bid. if you don't bid on anyone you'll have leftover cash which is a waste.

2: there are very good $1 players left late it seems.

3: don't spend too much on just a couple stars as you'll have very little left to fill out your roster.

4: have plenty of time available. the draft takes about 50% longer than a standard draft, or so it seems. good thing about the setup is that if you have to get up and do something, its not the end of the world if your draft slot comes up. You don't have to rush to decide who to pick. Bad thing is it takes a long time and if you spend alot early, you could be waiting around a long time until those 1$ values become available.

*disclaimer.....this is just my uneducated opinion based upon only a couple quick mock auctions. Take it for what it is.

[metsguy234]

What happens if you run out of money and not all of your roster spots are filled?

[dickay]

Triples, errors and OF assists are rare enough that I don't think they bring much to fantasy other than mucking up the works, especially the fielding stats.


I wasn't/am not sure if I was joining yet. I'm not sure if I want to do auction, and the stats involved would also influence whether or not I want to play in a league.

you're not one of those guys that has to have everything the way they want it to join a fantasy league i hope?

i disagree with your first sentiment. errors for one adds a ton to fantasy. there's alot of ways to maximize your potential with that one. OF assists is something i've actually never had in a league....and i'm on the fence on that one. That one I could rid of to be honest, but i want the same amount of pitching & hitting categories. Triples is a must as in leagues i've been in that have had it, its added alot of fun. a guy like Jose Reyes becomes even more so valuable. most leagues are too power hitting statistically heavy, this adds to the speed guys value.

[dickay]

What happens if you run out of money and not all of your roster spots are filled?

cpu won't let you. for example, if you spend 250 dollars and have 10 roster spots left to fill. the cpu won't let you bid more than 1$ on a player. they always will make sure you are fiscally able to fill your roster.

[HoustonGM]

you're not one of those guys that has to have everything the way they want it to join a fantasy league i hope?
Um, yes, I prefer to join a league where I'm comfortable with and enjoy all aspects of it... :confused:

[BINGLEBOP]

I remember auction leagues from way back when. I really like that format, and I think it makes it more of a challenge, especially the psychology of trying to fool your opponents into overbidding on a player. I won't be participating in any leagues just because of the lack of time, but I wish there were more auction leagues. Good luck with this format.

[dickay]

Um, yes, I prefer to join a league where I'm comfortable with and enjoy all aspects of it... :confused:

well then you shouldn't join. There are going to be hopefully 10-12 players in the league, thus keeping everyone totally happy with absolutely everything they want isn't going to be possible. I try to be as accomodating to all in my leagues, with fairness and reasoning...and at some point a final decision. Its not fair to the rest of the league if I cater to your every need and not give them their input.

Thanks for considering though, and appreciated your thoughts on the stat structure. may make some of the changes you suggested. ;)

[dickay]

I remember auction leagues from way back when. I really like that format, and I think it makes it more of a challenge, especially the psychology of trying to fool your opponents into overbidding on a player. I won't be participating in any leagues just because of the lack of time, but I wish there were more auction leagues. Good luck with this format.

good point. i've only done the mocks, always wanted to try a real auction league. i've learned not to bid on a guy if you don't want him lol. trying to raise a players bid jsut to get them to spend works to a point, but also has a good chance of biting you in the a$$ :)

[200tang]

I've never seen a fantasy league with OF assists. May as well just use putouts.

[HoustonGM]

well then you shouldn't join. There are going to be hopefully 10-12 players in the league, thus keeping everyone totally happy with absolutely everything they want isn't going to be possible. I try to be as accomodating to all in my leagues, with fairness and reasoning...and at some point a final decision. Its not fair to the rest of the league if I cater to your every need and not give them their input.
I'm not asking you to cater to my every need.... :confused: If I'm not comfortable with a league, I won't join. No harm, no foul. Was just giving my thoughts.

[dickay]

I'm not asking you to cater to my every need.... :confused: If I'm not comfortable with a league, I won't join. No harm, no foul. Was just giving my thoughts.

well, i asked if you needed everything your way, to which you said yes. maybe there's a misunderstanding, but if thats truly how you feel than i doubt you or i'd be happy. i've had high maintenance types that complained about everything and pouted about everything until they got their way before. i'm not saying you're one of them....but i don't need those headaches if you feel you are.

[HoustonGM]

well, i asked if you needed everything your way, to which you said yes. maybe there's a misunderstanding, but if thats truly how you feel than i doubt you or i'd be happy. i've had high maintenance types that complained about everything and pouted about everything until they got their way before. i'm not saying you're one of them....but i don't need those headaches if you feel you are.
To join a league, I'd like to be comfortable with all or most aspects of it. I don't see what's wrong with that or how that's me asking you to cater to me or how that makes me "high-maintenance." If all or most aspects of a league don't appeal to me, I simply won't join it. I'm not going to join it and then beg and whine for the commish to make me happy. I just won't join it in the first place. I don't see what the big deal in that is.... :confused:

[KowboyKoop]

I took a look at the scoring settings being used....not going to lie, that is absolutely INSANE. Looks pretty unplayable to me.

[Arctic Blast]

I might jump in...depends on another league I was in last year. If it's running again, my 4 team slots are filled. If not, I'm in if there's a spot left.

[dickay]

ok, here are some adjustments made to scoring after getting input from some in league and via this thread;

Roster Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF, Util, Util, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, DL

Batters Stat Categories: Runs (R), Triples (3B), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Strikeouts (K), Errors (E), Batting Average (AVG), On-base + Slugging Percentage (OPS), Net Stolen Bases (NSB)

Pitchers Stat Categories: Games Started (GS), Wins (W), Losses (L), Strikeouts (K), Holds (HLD), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP), Quality Starts (QS), Net Saves (NSV)


I took a look at the scoring settings being used....not going to lie, that is absolutely INSANE. Looks pretty unplayable to me.

theres absolutely nothing unplayable about it. if you want a simple 5X5 where you set your rosters for a month and leave them, then you're right...this league isn't for you. We're all in 5X5's because there's a bazillion of them. I prefer one or two per year that have much more strategy involved. Here you have to think about middle relievers, you can't ignore SP's and get great stats as a result or you lose out on a couple categories, speed guys get more value and you have alot of strategy that can be employed with errors. while some will try to do well in all categories, some will choose to focus on only certain categories at the expense of others. thats all part of the strategy.

[dickay]

Who's who?? I want to coordinate the team names with the SM forum screen name because I will be creating a new thread for this forum detailing who is who in the league so that we can bust balls and whatever in this far easier to use forum setting. I ask that once your team name is set, please don't change it throughout the season. You have until the draft to finalize your team name. Here's what I know so far (i used logic to guess some, hope they are correct);

McGwire Juiced: Dickay
Fred McGriff Express: DiceDig
Rockiesfan4ever: Rockiesfan4ever
Canuck: gosensgo101
Ewings Losers: ewing6
Pujols One Dollar: metsguy
The President: President

Gotta get at least three more....would prefer a 12 deep league.

[President]

Who's who?? I want to coordinate the team names with the SM forum screen name because I will be creating a new thread for this forum detailing who is who in the league so that we can bust balls and whatever in this far easier to use forum setting. I ask that once your team name is set, please don't change it throughout the season. You have until the draft to finalize your team name. Here's what I know so far (i used logic to guess some, hope they are correct);

McGwire Juiced: Dickay
Fred McGriff Express: DiceDig
Rockiesfan4ever: Rockiesfan4ever
Canuck: gosensgo101
Ewings Losers: ewing6
Pujols One Dollar: ??
The President: ??

Gotta get at least three more....would prefer a 12 deep league.

Dickay...I think I'm the one who'll name my team The President;)

[dickay]

Dickay...I think I'm the one who'll name my team The President;)

got it. that was illogical to me :)

[metsguy234]

I'm "Pujols? One dollar."

[rockiesfan4ever]

Im definitely NOT Rockiesfan4ever ;)

[DiceDig]

I love leagues with all sorts of odd stas ('odd' as in not the standard 5x5) so the more the merrier. OF assists and net saves and SBs-- awesome!

[BINGLEBOP]

Yeah, even if it's not the "norm" in terms of statistical categories, it sure makes it more of a challenge.

[dickay]

still looking for 3 more fantasy geeks to take a chance on this new Auction format.

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo....elect?.scrumb=

league id: 167632
password: bbmo

[etothep]

still looking for 3 more fantasy geeks to take a chance on this new Auction format.

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo....elect?.scrumb=

league id: 167632
password: bbmo

I'll add my name as a possibility. If others want to join, let them join ahead of me, but let me know if you still need someone when you get closer to the draft. Not sure my schedule this summer will enable me to be the most active owner, hence my only giving my name as a last resort type of owner for you.


Another idea I like, but may get flamed for it on here, is the idea of having h2h2h leagues, where 3 teams play. Same idea as h2h, where winning a category gives you a win in the matchup, but I think it would lead to more trash talking and a funner overall league (though having to manually schedule stuff to make it happen wouldn't exactly be the most fun activity) /blog

[dickay]

I'll add my name as a possibility. If others want to join, let them join ahead of me, but let me know if you still need someone when you get closer to the draft. Not sure my schedule this summer will enable me to be the most active owner, hence my only giving my name as a last resort type of owner for you.


Another idea I like, but may get flamed for it on here, is the idea of having h2h2h leagues, where 3 teams play. Same idea as h2h, where winning a category gives you a win in the matchup, but I think it would lead to more trash talking and a funner overall league (though having to manually schedule stuff to make it happen wouldn't exactly be the most fun activity) /blog

i don't really follow your idea or how i could implement it...but would love to have ya. sign up.

still need two more!

[metsguy234]

On second thought, it would probably in fact be better if we just keep the draft where it is (next Wednesday at 5:15). I'm going to be busy this Saturday and next Saturday, so yeah... let's just leave it at next Wednesday, 5:15.

[dickay]

On second thought, it would probably in fact be better if we just keep the draft where it is (next Wednesday at 5:15). I'm going to be busy this Saturday and next Saturday, so yeah... let's just leave it at next Wednesday, 5:15.

i've moved it already to the following Wed. at 7:30 EST I believe. Just temporarily. Everyone let me know how that time works.

[metsguy234]

i've moved it already to the following Wed. at 7:30 EST I believe. Just temporarily. Everyone let me know how that time works.

That week wouldn't work whatsoever for me personally.

February 28th- March 7th is a total no-go. I most likely wouldn't be able to make any draft held at any point over that time.

February 27th is a Saturday, and I'd be able to make an early draft, probably something that starts 2 PM or earlier.

Mid-March would be optimal, anytime next week (M-F) I'd most likely be able to handle.

[metsguy234]

Sorry guys, I'm gonna have to withdraw myself from this league. March 3rd is right smack dab in the middle of tech week for my school play, so that day really would be impossible for me. My apologies and best of luck in filling the league.

[dickay]

Sorry guys, I'm gonna have to withdraw myself from this league. March 3rd is right smack dab in the middle of tech week for my school play, so that day really would be impossible for me. My apologies and best of luck in filling the league.

i said i've only moved the date back...its not set yet. we will try to find a date that accomodates everyone. it won't be march 3rd. i'm actually lookin for feedback from others.

[dickay]

what do yall wanna do? I'd like to have more in the league but it is what it is. Should we keep draft time for tomorrow? can everyone be there?

[dickay]

oh well...i posted in here that the date wouldn't be today initially. i haven't heard back yet from most of you on what date you want the draft, or if today is good for you. I'm postponing it until next Wed. night for the time being.

[DiceDig]

I'm good with any Sunday anytime or any weekday after 5:30 PM CST (except Fri March 5, 12, and 19th).

TOday woulda worked for me.

[dickay]

I'm good with any Sunday anytime or any weekday after 5:30 PM CST (except Fri March 5, 12, and 19th).

TOday woulda worked for me.

thanks dice...i'd of liked today as well. Not hearing from all however I don't think we can go through with it. HOwever, if everyone posts and they are in fact available...if it still allows me to change back to today than i will.

[President]

I can make it today, but I can make any day in the next week except Saturday and maybe Monday

[DiceDig]

On another note- auctions with auto-drafters really suck. If a player's projected/predicted value is $xx, then the auto-bidder will always bid $xx - $1 on any player the user has rated highly and/or has a positional need for. So bids typically got from $2 to $15 and makes everything less fun.

You could always open the league up to the public if you wanted more teams. Maybe get it up to eight that way?

[dickay]

On another note- auctions with auto-drafters really suck. If a player's projected/predicted value is $xx, then the auto-bidder will always bid $xx - $1 on any player the user has rated highly and/or has a positional need for. So bids typically got from $2 to $15 and makes everything less fun.

You could always open the league up to the public if you wanted more teams. Maybe get it up to eight that way?

i dont' think it will allow me to do that? i'll try.

EDIT: league is now "open"

[DiceDig]

somewhere on Commissioner Tools.
I had to do that last year to find one final team. (I had 11 friends in one baseball league, but needed a 12th)

[rockiesfan4ever]

I can't do tonight or this weekend

[gosensgo101]

I can't do it tonight. Weekend should be good though, depending on the time.

[dickay]

Still lookin for a few players. "Auction" type league, and I can tell you the concerns of this being much longer than a regular draft are bunked. It takes about 1.5 hours for an Auction draft which is about the same as a regular standard draft.

Draft is this Wed. evening

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo....elect?.scrumb=

league id: 167632
password: bbmo

[rockiesfan4ever]

Wednesday evening is a bad time

[President]

I can make it on Weds. I just hope we don't have any autodrafters.

[rockiesfan4ever]

I can make it on Weds. I just hope we don't have any autodrafters.

You will, I won't be able to make it unless it's like at 4 ET

[dickay]

You will, I won't be able to make it unless it's like at 4 ET

well what f'in dates will work for you? i've posted numerous times for peeps to let us know what works, few have. I can continue to push it back and hope I strike gold...or you guys could assist a bit. :mad:

how is this upcoming Sunday, 8:00 EST?

[President]

well what f'in dates will work for you? i've posted numerous times for peeps to let us know what works, few have. I can continue to push it back and hope I strike gold...or you guys could assist a bit. :mad:

how is this upcoming Sunday, 8:00 EST?

Can't make it, have to get ready for D.C.

Is this Friday or Saturday open for anyone? Around 4 PST/7 EST?

[rockiesfan4ever]

well what f'in dates will work for you? i've posted numerous times for peeps to let us know what works, few have. I can continue to push it back and hope I strike gold...or you guys could assist a bit. :mad:

how is this upcoming Sunday, 8:00 EST?

I thought I posted in this thread that last weekend and Weds wouldn't work for me. Maybe it was a different thread but I have ACT Prep on Wednesdays. This whole weekend should work

[200tang]

Sorry guys, I can't make the draft. I'll be banging my gf so could we reschedule the league for mid-season?

[OregonDuck1989]

Sorry guys, I can't make the draft. I'll be banging my gf so could we reschedule the league for mid-season?

Stop lying.

[DiceDig]

Draft Time changed from 'Wed Mar 10 6:30pm CST' to 'Fri Mar 12 7:00pm CST'

Really?? I can't make it. My band has a show then.

[gosensgo101]

Friday night = worst time possible

[dickay]

what was wrong with this Sunday night??

[President]

what was wrong with this Sunday night??

I'm preparing for my trip to D.C.


I might be able to make it in time though, but I doubt it

[gosensgo101]

Sunday night's good for me.

[DiceDig]

Sunday night's good for me.


agreed

[dickay]

draft set for tonite. thus far i've heard only one "maybe" so this seems like the best possible go. There are still spots remaining if anyone wishes to join.

[Alloutwar]

i am thinking about joining - i have to go to an opera, if im back by early evening and can read up on auction leagues I'll post here or join up.

How many teams/sports you currently have?

[Alloutwar]

i am back

still slots? reading up on auction leagues now

[DiceDig]

pre-draft order has already been drawn. plus league filled up, too (in a hurry)

12 teams ready to draft in 16 minutes!

[Alloutwar]

ok cool. i was going to have to learn a lot in a short time anyway.

I will use the time to work on other stuff - cool. thx anyhoo.

[President]

wondering if i'm late

[gosensgo101]

R4FE and Ewing: The draft has started

[President]

damn it ewing your autobidder is annoying

[DiceDig]

My team rules

[ewing6]

sorry thought I would make it, was doing house work all day then at night my computer wouldn't work so yeah I am stuck with the **** team now!

[dickay]

draft started out very strong for me....then I failed at the end while in a good position financially. I did a terrible job putting bids on some players I didn't want just to drive the price up. James Loney was one i did that with and got burned having three 1B prior to that pick. DeRosa was one I just choked on with the timer. Polanco I did not want but tried to bid up someone i was sure would go higher lol. I don't know wtf i was thinking spending what I did on Itzuris. Overall though, those are minor compared to what I came up with early in Pujols / Texiera / AROD / Ichiro / Wainright / and McCann. I'll chalk this draft up as a B+

each of my picks in the order of drafting them;

1. (2) Albert Pujols 1B
2. (4) Brian McCann C
3. (6) Álex Rodríguez 3B
4. (18) Mark Teixeira 1B
5. (60) Ichiro Suzuki RF
6. (73) Adrián Béltre 3B
7. (103) Adam Wainwright SP
8. (105) Paul Konerko 1B
9. (117) Maicer Izturis 2B,SS
10. (140) Jorge Posada C
11. (169) Miguel Tejada SS
12. (181) Stephen Drew SS
13. (186) Mark DeRosa 1B,3B,LF,RF
14. (191) Brett Anderson SP
15. (195) James Shields SP
16. (199) Ryan Franklin RP
17. (201) James Loney 1B
18. (210) Joba Chamberlain SP
19. (211) Plácido Polanco 2B
20. (220) Everth Cabrera SS
21. (229) Rajai Davis CF
22. (233) Carlos Zambrano SP

[DiceDig]

Meanwhile, here's my team:
Budget $260
1. (34) Elvis Andrus $12
2. (41) Kevin Youkilis $29
3. (45) Félix Hernández $36 (Overbid? Roy and Tim went for $42 and $41)
4. (49) Brian Roberts $21
5. (59) Nick Markakis $21
6. (69) Kurt Suzuki $8
7. (71) Justin Morneau $21
8. (106) Wade Davis $3
9. (134) Andre Ethier $18
10. (142) Marlon Byrd $6
11. (146) Heath Bell $11
12. (150) Shane Victorino $14
13. (151) Tommy Hanson $19
14. (180) Rafael Soriano $9
15. (202) Matt Garza $3
16. (212) Edwin Jackson $3
17. (217) Jorge Cantú $2
18. (221) Derek Lowe $1
19. (228) Trevor Hoffman $2
20. (230) Jason Heyward $7
21. (237) Mike González $1
22. (244) Matt Guerrier $12 (had money left to burn at the end)

[President]

So you're the one who bid for hoffman!

[DiceDig]

Why? You only had $1 left per player in the budget?

[President]

Yeah :(

i had to leave for a while and set autodraft, and it bidded on some schmos

[DiceDig]

Make me trade offer for him. I'm in the SP market.

[gosensgo101]

1. (10) Adam Jones $17
2. (14) Evan Longoria $33
3. (21) Joe Mauer $43
4. (27) Carl Crawford $28
5. (39) Matt Cain $18
6. (47) Josh Hamilton $10
7. (65) Martín Prado $5
8. (76) Lance Berkman $14
9. (78) Jason Bartlett $11
10. (80) Daisuke Matsuzaka $6
11. (89) Shaun Marcum $3
12. (100) Brian Wilson $10
13. (124) Carlos Mármol $7
14. (125) Tim Hudson $8
15. (131) Dan Uggla $11
16. (137) Chris Davis $3
17. (149) Ryan Madson $5
18. (164) Ryan Ludwick $8
19. (173) Carlos González $7
20. (178) Max Scherzer $4
21. (185) Brian Fuentes $5
22. (197) Marco Scutaro $4 I would say I was really trigger happy early on. Longoria doesn't provide much value for that much money. Oh well, first auction draft I've participated in, so what can you do?

[dickay]

I would say I was really trigger happy early on. Longoria doesn't provide much value for that much money. Oh well, first auction draft I've participated in, so what can you do?

Longoria was a fine grab IMO...Mauer was way overreached for lol.

[President]

I would say I was really trigger happy early on. Longoria doesn't provide much value for that much money. Oh well, first auction draft I've participated in, so what can you do?

Clearly, your team will finish last place because you drafted Brian Fuentes.

[DiceDig]

How's my team doing?

[dickay]

How's my team doing?


shitty :D

don't try to act as if yu're not paying attention to it.

[dickay]

about 1/3 through the season, and let me congratulate "Fred McGriff Express" for dominating thus far.

I figured I'd take a look at the draft and list some of the best selection, and biggest flops:

Best value picks:

David Price: 4 - Pine Tar Kings
Paul Konerko: 4 - McGwire Juiced
Vlad Querrero: 6 - Pine Tar Kings
Vernon Wells: 6 - ewings losers
Phil Hughes: 7 - Pine Tar Kings
Roy Oswalt: 7 - Opulant Jays
Tim Hudson: 8 - Canucks

Biggest busts:

Jacoby Ellsbury: 38 - Jat
Mark Texiera: 33 - McGwire Juiced
Zach Grienke: 33 - Jat
Ian Kinsler: 28 - Opulant Jays
Grady Sizemore: 22 - Rockiesfanforever
Brian Roberts: 21 - Fred McGriff Express
Adam Lind: 21 - Rockiesfanforever

Worst move of the year thus far:

McGwire Juiced drops Paul Konerko pre-season to pick up Matt Lindstrom
Fred McGriff Express drops Elvin Andrus apr. 11 to pick up Edgar Renteria

Best adds of the year thus far:

Jon Rauch - Jat - March 7
Casey McGahee - Rockiesfanforever - Apr. 9
Barry Zito - Pine Tar Kings - Apr. 14
Elvin Andrus - McGwire Juiced - Apr. 16

[HoustonGM]

It's ElviS Andrus. :)

What are the numbers in the best/worst lists?

[President]

I picked up Pena and Lind whom Im hoping to rebound

Bye bye Juan Rivera, my second least favorite Angel

[dickay]

It's ElviS Andrus. :)

What are the numbers in the best/worst lists?

what they went for in auction

[HoustonGM]

Riiight, this was an auction league.

38 for Ellsbury? :eek:

[dickay]

Riiight, this was an auction league.

38 for Ellsbury? :eek:

his avg in auc. lgs was 28.

[HoustonGM]

his avg in auc. lgs was 28.
Yeah, I know, he was wildly overrated in both auction and roto leagues.

[dickay]

Yeah, I know, he was wildly overrated in both auction and roto leagues.

seeing that Rajai Davis and Juan Pierre went for 1$, i agree significantly.

[HoustonGM]

I shouldn't say roto... rather, draft. Auction leagues can be roto. :p


But, yeah, there are a bunch of similar players that could be had in much later rounds or for much cheaper in auction (Davis, Michael Bourn, Juan Pierre).