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by alkymo
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Fantasy baseball auction site - LV
Replies: 2
Views: 1684

Fantasy baseball auction site - LV

In addition to NFBC action, for years I have been in a league with friends. We gather once a year for a weekend that includes our fantasy auction. We always choose a warm weather place (e.g., Scottsdale, Orlando, Atlanta) and, for the last 5 years, Las Vegas. We have been holding our auctions at a p...
by alkymo
Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:41 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: More Ralph Houk
Replies: 0
Views: 561

More Ralph Houk

In the mid-1950's the Braves moved their AAA team to Wichita, Kansas. I got the job as visiting team bat boy. One of the first teams that came to town was the Denver Bears managed by Ralph Houk (players included Tony Kubek and Bobby Richardson). I guess it was apparent that I was new to the job beca...
by alkymo
Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Daily transactions
Replies: 20
Views: 7244

Daily transactions

I agree with whipsaw and wizardbw that daily vs. weekly is a different game. Similarly, a draft vs.an auction is a different game and online vs. live is a different game. NFBC offers online and live options and draft vs. auction options, why not a daily moves option? For me, a live auction followed ...
by alkymo
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:27 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Daily transactions
Replies: 20
Views: 7244

Daily transactions

This is my first year in the NFBC, but my 17th year of fantasy baseball. My first year we used a self written Lotus program and hand loaded the stats. For obvious reasons, weekly transactions were required. Over time we began using a "for fee" web site which eventually allowed daily transactions. We...
by alkymo
Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Kudos and a question
Replies: 1
Views: 828

Kudos and a question

First time participant, first time poster. First, thanks to Greg and the staff at NFBC. I am in the second Friday Bellagio 9:00 am auction league. I have run a private league for 17 years and know the work it takes putting THAT together; the mind boggles at what the NFBC event takes. Well done. Ques...