Utterly Ridiculous

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:12 pm

what league was this

Snord35 · Post by **Snord35** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:52 pm

Originally posted by Ronald Esq:

I think we can award the DFL prize to this guy right now...

1. Clayton Kershaw

2. Mat Latos

3. Jose Valverde

4. Joakim Soria

5. Chris Young

6. Starlin Castro

7. Jesus Montero

8. Dexter Fowler

9. Brian Roberts

10. Colby Lewis

11. Alex Gordon

12. Brett Myers

13. Joe Blanton

14. Gavin Floyd

15. Mike Minor

16. Chris Coghlan

17. Jon Garland

18. Brennan Boesch

19. Grant Green

20. Shelby Miller

21. Tim Stauffer

22. Mitch Moreland

23. Hank Conger

24. Brent Morel

25. Bill Hall

26. Chris Davis

27. Jorge Cantu

28. Brad Penny

29. Jason Kipnis

30. Felix Pie

FAIL WOW Foul Play??? Or did I miss it was April 1st?

Oaktown · Post by **Oaktown** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:00 pm

That draft can't real right?

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:47 pm

OAK.......I was there.....it was legit. Kenny and I stopped each time it was his pick because we never knew what was coming next.

Bottom line is this: Dude was obviously a newbie and went about things his own way. Looks like he enjoyed himself. I'm sure some people seeing this will want to whine and complain. But who are we to judge him? He paid his money and did nothing malicious. Sure, he probably paid a $1400 price.................but maybe he learns and comes back next year and the NFBC gains another loyal customer.

The Franchise · Post by **The Franchise** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:50 pm

Originally posted by Sack:

OAK.......I was there.....it was legit. Kenny and I stopped each time it was his pick because we never knew what was coming next.

Bottom line is this: Dude was obviously a newbie and went about things his own way. Looks like he enjoyed himself. I'm sure some people seeing this will want to whine and complain. But who are we to judge him? He paid his money and did nothing malicious. Sure, he probably paid a $1400 price.................but maybe he learns and comes back next year and the NFBC gains another loyal customer. I heard Jupinka told the poor guy it was a Dynasty league...............

Scott Boras · Post by **Scott Boras** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:10 pm

Originally posted by Sack:

OAK.......I was there.....it was legit. Kenny and I stopped each time it was his pick because we never knew what was coming next.

Bottom line is this: Dude was obviously a newbie and went about things his own way. Looks like he enjoyed himself. I'm sure some people seeing this will want to whine and complain. But who are we to judge him? He paid his money and did nothing malicious. Sure, he probably paid a $1400 price.................but maybe he learns and comes back next year and the NFBC gains another loyal customer. I'm not gonna whine or complain per se, but you gotta admit this creates a huge advantage to anyone in this league. It was essentially a 14 team league. Wouldn't be surprised at all if the overall emerges from it. Lemme guess, this was Jupinka's league in AC... as if he needs any help!

Paul Gromek · Post by **Paul Gromek** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:21 pm

FYI, all the Vegas draft boards are up

http://twitter.com/#!/thenfbc

Paul Gromek · Post by **Paul Gromek** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:27 pm

Utley in the 4 Vegas leagues

9.7

8.11

14.1

7.4

Scott Boras · Post by **Scott Boras** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:48 pm

Originally posted by Paul Gromek:

Utley in the 4 Vegas leagues

9.7

8.11

14.1

7.4 14...wow! Wouldn't it suck if a former champ stumbled upon that kind of barga.....what? That was Haney's pick!? Doh!

Sebadiah23 · Post by **Sebadiah23** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:38 pm

Before anyone gets their panties in a bunch, it wasn't Jupinka's league. I wasn't in the league, but I had a couple people, okay fine, one guy, who thinks with 8 immediate and savvy drops, the team is quite savable.

Sebadiah23 · Post by **Sebadiah23** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:42 pm

If you focus on his 22 or so decent players , and forget what order they were picked in, the team is not THAT bad.

TOXIC ASSETS · Post by **TOXIC ASSETS** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:37 pm

Wow.

That team is crazy, especially for a main event team...looks like $1400 down the drain, but I could be wrong...

In a satelite draft last week, I used a similar strategy as this drafter, namely go heavy on pitching early, and wound up with this roster. I know my team will probably take a "1" in average and steals also looks weak I have to sweep the pitching categories to have a chance here.. Any comments on this team?

Olivo, Miguel C SEA

Posada, Jorge C NYY

Huff, Aubrey 1B

Hall, Bill 2B HOU

Jones, Chipper 3B ATL

Scutaro, Marco SS BOS

Gomes, Jonny OF CIN

Ibanez, Raul OF PHI

Pence, Hunter OF HOU

Upton, B.J. OF TB

Victorino, Shane OF PHI

Peralta, Jhonny 3B,SS DET

Polanco, Placido 3B PHI

Ortiz, David UTL BOS

Aardsma, David P SEA

Billingsley, Chad P LAD

Carmona, Fausto P CLE

Gonzalez, Gio P OAK

Halladay, Roy P PHI

Sabathia, CC P NYY

Santana, Ervin P LAA

Soria, Joakim P KC

Zambrano, Carlos P CHC

Barmes, Clint 2B,SS HOU -

Branyan, Russell 1B ARI -

Cantu, Jorge 1B,3B SD

Castro, Ramon C CHW

Matsuzaka, Daisuke P BOS

Snider, Travis OF TOR

Wolf, Randy P MIL

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:13 am

Originally posted by Scott Boras:

I'm not gonna whine or complain per se, but you gotta admit this creates a huge advantage to anyone in this league. It was essentially a 14 team league. Wouldn't be surprised at all if the overall emerges from it. Yup. If I knew there was going to be a 14 team league in Atlantic City, I would have had a proxy fill-in for me. Big advantage playing in a 14 team league as opposed to a 15 team league.

Red Sox Nation- · Post by **Red Sox Nation-** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:23 am

Originally posted by Snord35:

quote:Originally posted by Ronald Esq:

I think we can award the DFL prize to this guy right now...

1. Clayton Kershaw

2. Mat Latos

3. Jose Valverde

4. Joakim Soria

5. Chris Young

6. Starlin Castro

7. Jesus Montero

8. Dexter Fowler

9. Brian Roberts

10. Colby Lewis

11. Alex Gordon

12. Brett Myers

13. Joe Blanton

14. Gavin Floyd

15. Mike Minor

16. Chris Coghlan

17. Jon Garland

18. Brennan Boesch

19. Grant Green

20. Shelby Miller

21. Tim Stauffer

22. Mitch Moreland

23. Hank Conger

24. Brent Morel

25. Bill Hall

26. Chris Davis

27. Jorge Cantu

28. Brad Penny

29. Jason Kipnis

30. Felix Pie

FAIL WOW Foul Play??? Or did I miss it was April 1st? [/QUOTE]I didn't know Rich Gannon was back this year.

Paul Gromek · Post by **Paul Gromek** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:58 am

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation-:

quote:Originally posted by Snord35:

quote:Originally posted by Ronald Esq:

I think we can award the DFL prize to this guy right now...

1. Clayton Kershaw

2. Mat Latos

3. Jose Valverde

4. Joakim Soria

5. Chris Young

6. Starlin Castro

7. Jesus Montero

8. Dexter Fowler

9. Brian Roberts

10. Colby Lewis

11. Alex Gordon

12. Brett Myers

13. Joe Blanton

14. Gavin Floyd

15. Mike Minor

16. Chris Coghlan

17. Jon Garland

18. Brennan Boesch

19. Grant Green

20. Shelby Miller

21. Tim Stauffer

22. Mitch Moreland

23. Hank Conger

24. Brent Morel

25. Bill Hall

26. Chris Davis

27. Jorge Cantu

28. Brad Penny

29. Jason Kipnis

30. Felix Pie

FAIL WOW Foul Play??? Or did I miss it was April 1st? [/QUOTE]I didn't know Rich Gannon was back this year. [/QUOTE]it was Shandler...he's testing out his new "Gannon" plan

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:02 am

Originally posted by Sebadiah23:

If you focus on his 22 or so decent players , and forget what order they were picked in, the team is not THAT bad. I hope the one guy who told you that team was able to be salvaged is not trying to sell you Enron stock too.

It is that guy's money he wants to throw away because that is the worst team I have ever seen in a league that a dollar is on the line.

To try to justify it unless you are joking and I am missing it is not exactly going to make you look very credible.

Red Sox Nation- · Post by **Red Sox Nation-** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:14 am

Do you guys think Grant Green would of made it to round 20 or is 19 the latest you need to secure him?

Jim Christie · Post by **Jim Christie** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:17 am

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

quote:Originally posted by Sebadiah23:

If you focus on his 22 or so decent players , and forget what order they were picked in, the team is not THAT bad. I hope the one guy who told you that team was able to be salvaged is not trying to sell you Enron stock too.

It is that guy's money he wants to throw away because that is the worst team I have ever seen in a league that a dollar is on the line.

To try to justify it unless you are joking and I am missing it is not exactly going to make you look very credible. [/QUOTE]I couldn't agree more with this statement; actually, the post by Craig is the funniest or saddest post I have ever seen, depending on how you spin it.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:18 am

Not that it matters but does anyone know what draft slot he went out of?

Red Sox Nation- · Post by **Red Sox Nation-** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:21 am

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

Not that it matters but does anyone know what draft slot he went out of? I think he didn't have a top 3 round pick. He showed up late and took Kershaw in 4 and Latos in 5.

Sebadiah23 · Post by **Sebadiah23** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:02 am

I was in no way justifying the picks- how could someone without a grey's sports almanac?

No the guy wasn't late. I know because I personally was the one guy late in AC, and made my first 6 by phone. You're mixing up stories. If someone is late and isn't contacting someone at the draft (which I was doing), they get the highest on the ADP, not Kershaw, Latos, and Valverde.

76erfan · Post by **76erfan** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:08 am

he was 14th pick..the guy that took kershaw one and latos 2.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:38 am

That's like never having played a game of football in your life and then showing up to quarterback the Super Bowl.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:53 am

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation-:

Do you guys think Grant Green would of made it to round 20 or is 19 the latest you need to secure him? An outright steal in Round 49 of the Super Satellite from 2 weeks ago!

Scott Boras · Post by **Scott Boras** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:43 am

His money, his team. I'm all for it. I genuinely hope he has fun with it. That said, every fantasy publication I have ever seen from year to year is RELATIVELY similar with their analysis and mock drafts. Of course some are much better than others, but you'd be hard pressed to find one that advised anything close to this draft.

My question is how did this guy (?) stumble into the NFBC Main event? Who spends $1,400 to play fantasy baseball and apparently not do any sort of significant research beforehand? Did he do research and conclude everyone's dead wrong?

Theoretically, Kershaw could put up Halladay numbers this year justifying a first round pick. Given a full season of health, should Latos repeat without wearing down he could also be justified that early (work with me here). Soria is an elite closer, and Detroit is a good team. Young belongs where he was drafted. First 5 picks could be stretched to make sense. " WTF???" ensues.

It's too bad Lance isn't around. I'm inclined to believe that this drafter is a time traveler who has seen the future and came back and drafted all of the breakouts of 2011. Is there really any other explanation?

Greg, can we get a message board chat with this owner?