IDEA: NFBC $1000.00 SLOW DRAFT IN 2011

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:38 am

Well it would still be a slow draft with 12 hour time limit etc... like the $150 and $350 SLOW DRAFTS. All the rules would have to stay consistent so it will qualify with the new overall Slow Draft Championship that NFBC floated for this year. The draft will take 2 - 2 1/2 weeks still and will serve as the greatest time you can have in February for a fantasy baseball fan! Great guys and great time drafting!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:49 am

Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by RichV:

...Any chance we can get a live DC league? ding. ding. [/QUOTE]this would be a 6 hour marathon.. [/QUOTE]true. maybe we only have 30 seconds between picks.

RichV · Post by **RichV** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:02 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by RichV:

...Any chance we can get a live DC league? ding. ding. [/QUOTE]this would be a 6 hour marathon.. [/QUOTE]true. maybe we only have 30 seconds between picks. [/QUOTE]That works for me. We got pretty good practice at 30 seconds between picks in AC this year

BTW, Mark. Congrats on our league and the great season you had overall!

RichV · Post by **RichV** » Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:08 pm

Originally posted by Baseball Furies:

quote:Originally posted by RichV:

I agree with some earlier posts in this thread about the time it takes now to run a Main Event team. With the Friday changes, the FA bids, it's very time consuming, and I found it starting to become an inconvenience as the summer moved on.

That said, one of the highlights of the season for me is the live drafts. For all of us who have drafted live, you know there's nothing like it.....

...Any chance we can get a live DC league? Hey Rich,

It appears you would qualify for the "Jersey Boys" League. This would be a live, local draft perhaps... [/QUOTE]I like the idea. but I'm actually trying to cut back! I'm finding I can't put in the time needed to compete with free agent lists, Friday moves, etc. Perhaps I'd be more interested in a Jersey Boy partnership.

[ October 17, 2010, 11:15 PM: Message edited by: RichV ]

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:47 am

This is one of the best parts about the Slow Draft format for those who haven't done it in the past. After you draft your 45 players, that is your team for the entire season. No Pickups, No Trades! You have 45 players to worry about and that makes it very fun and easy!

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:23 am

Well we are getting closer to Slow Draft season and I got an email this morning from Tom Kessenich saying if we can get the 15 guys to fill out a $1,000.00 Slow Draft, he was sure they could figure out a way to set it up for us!

Who wants in?

Gates · Post by **Gates** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:20 am

posted October 17, 2010 01:02 AM

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I agree with some earlier posts in this thread about the time it takes now to run a Main Event team. With the Friday changes, the FA bids, it's very time consuming, and I found it starting to become an inconvenience as the summer moved on.

That said, one of the highlights of the season for me is the live drafts. For all of us who have drafted live, you know there's nothing like it.....

...Any chance we can get a live DC league?

Hey RICH, GET here...if you GET a live DC league started soon, count me in...I am craving for a live draft...50 rounds...would be cool...

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:40 am

Hi Gates - Not really sure what to make of your post and if you guys have interest or not in doing a $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT or not.

Looking back from the start of the thread and counting the guys that have shown interest, we have 8 guys, including me that could be interested in taking one of the 15 teams.

I PM'd everybody that showed interest.

If you have interest please PM me your info or add your team name / name to the list. Thanks

15 TEAM - $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT SIGN UP LIST

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Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:03 am

Originally posted by WINSTON'S EMPIRE:

Well we are getting closer to Slow Draft season and I got an email this morning from Tom Kessenich saying if we can get the 15 guys to fill out a $1,000.00 Slow Draft, he was sure they could figure out a way to set it up for us!

Who wants in? Yes, signups on the message board are the best way to go for this $1,000 Slow Draft league. What I'll do is create a prize pool based on $975 per team and $25 per team will go towards the Slow Draft Championship so that these owners are included in that contest as well. If you get to 15 teams, we'll create a new link on the Registration page and get everyone into the system. Heck, if this catches on we'll make this a part of the home page going forward.

I don't remember, are all three finishers earning the same amount or are prizes higher for first, then second, then third? I don't remember. Let me know and I'll set it up here. Thanks.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:08 am

Thanks a lot Greg! Guys wanted the pay outs to be higher for first, then second, then third!

If you want to start the new sign up thread to help us get this rolling that would be awesome!

Please put me at the top of the list!

WINSTON'S EMPIRE - Max Ogden Neenah, WI

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:33 am

Originally posted by WINSTON'S EMPIRE:

Thanks a lot Greg! Guys wanted the pay outs to be higher for first, then second, then third!

If you want to start the new sign up thread to help us get this rolling that would be awesome!

Please put me at the top of the list!

WINSTON'S EMPIRE - Max Ogden Neenah, WI If we use the same payout percentage for this as we do for other Pay Top 3 satellite leagues, then the payout would be something like this:

$1,000 Slow Draft League

1st = $7,700

2nd = $3,000

3rd = $1,000

That's 80 percent of the $975 from each team and then all owners are also part of the Slow Draft Championship that pays the top five overall finishers, including $3,500 for first place. Sound good?

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:39 am

Sounds great! The rest of the rules will be the same as the standard 50 Round Slow Draft...or as I call it "THE GREATEST FANTASY BASEBALL FORMAT IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD"!

Thanks Greg!

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:53 am

I tell you, ya gotta love this guy's enthusiasm !

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:47 am

Originally posted by Quahogs:

I tell you, ya gotta love this guy's enthusiasm ! We talk about Willie Mays for a week, then we get Billy Mays this week. Love it!

He is so excited about his product, it just makes you want to buy!

C'mon all you winners out there!

Join Max's league, will ya?

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:18 pm

Billy Mays.... Now that is funny! I am excited about it and think it will be a great time and challenge for all involved!

Quahogs, can we put you in the 2 spot???!!!

Somebody has to go there!

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:02 pm

Originally posted by Quahogs:

Keep the foot on the pedal Winston, that's all good. I'm sure it will sell but it is a tad early even for the hardcore because of the stakes. I can see this going off sometime in January when there's more site foot-traffic and Fanball has the draft room up and running.

I would be interested by the way. Run winston run!!!

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:32 pm

"Okay. If anybody else wants to come with me, this moment will be the moment of something real, and FUN, and inspiring in this god-forsaken business, and we will do it together. Who's comin' with me? Who's coming with me? Who's coming with me besides "Flipper," here?"

- Jerry Maguire

Now you guys know how I am feeling LOL. I need a guy to simply sign up to be number 2 on this list and put this bird in the air! Who's it gonna be????

15 TEAM - $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT SIGN UP LIST

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Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:46 pm

Originally posted by Quahogs:

I tell you, ya gotta love this guy's enthusiasm ! Oh sure, Jupinka! I was just as enthusiastic about my "Jersey Boys" League and state bragging rights draft idea until you went ahead and burst my bubble about how early it was, the payout, the type of draft, etc. But along comes Max The Mormon and you get an instant hard-on for the guy!

Thanks a lot, bro. I will no longer let my equally as awesome idea be squelched any longer by now world-famous fantasy baseball prima donna's like yourself anymore!!! LOL That being said, you better put your friggin' name on Max's list. Remember, I know where you live...only it would probably take me like two hours to get there because of traffic on the Parkway, so you's probably be long gone by the time I got there :rolleyes: LOL

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:49 pm

Originally posted by WINSTON'S EMPIRE:

"Okay. If anybody else wants to come with me, this moment will be the moment of something real, and FUN, and inspiring in this god-forsaken business, and we will do it together. Who's comin' with me? Who's coming with me? Who's coming with me besides "Flipper," here?"

- Jerry Maguire

Now you guys know how I am feeling LOL. I need a guy to simply sign up to be number 2 on this list and put this bird in the air! Who's it gonna be????

15 TEAM - $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT SIGN UP LIST

1. WINSTON'S EMPIRE - Max Ogden Neenah, WI

2. The Baseball Furies-Mike Massotto

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Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:35 am

First it was Billy Mayes and now Max the Mormon!

Whatever gets this league filled up, right!

"Willie Mays Hayes. I hit like Mays, and I run like Hayes." - Willie Mays Hayes

"You may run like Hayes. but you hit like sh*t." - Manager Lou Brown

15 TEAM - $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT SIGN UP LIST

1. WINSTON'S EMPIRE - Max Ogden Neenah, WI

2. Tim Pickett, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

3. The Baseball Furies - Mike Massotto

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Thats 3 Teams Baby! Greg, I know that you are also keeping the signup list on the Slow Draft thread, but I had to respond to these guys!

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:57 am

Originally posted by Baseball Furies:

quote:Originally posted by Quahogs:

I tell you, ya gotta love this guy's enthusiasm ! Oh sure, Jupinka! I was just as enthusiastic about my "Jersey Boys" League and state bragging rights draft idea until you went ahead and burst my bubble about how early it was, the payout, the type of draft, etc. But along comes Max The Mormon and you get an instant hard-on for the guy!

Thanks a lot, bro. I will no longer let my equally as awesome idea be squelched any longer by now world-famous fantasy baseball prima donna's like yourself anymore!!! LOL That being said, you better put your friggin' name on Max's list. Remember, I know where you live...only it would probably take me like two hours to get there because of traffic on the Parkway, so you's probably be long gone by the time I got there :rolleyes: LOL [/QUOTE]Just trying to hold onto my $ a little longer before you pluck it from me Massotto :rolleyes:

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:18 am

Originally posted by WINSTON'S EMPIRE:

First it was Billy Mayes and now Max the Mormon!

Whatever gets this league filled up, right!

"Willie Mays Hayes. I hit like Mays, and I run like Hayes." - Willie Mays Hayes

"You may run like Hayes. but you hit like sh*t." - Manager Lou Brown

15 TEAM - $1,000.00 SLOW DRAFT SIGN UP LIST

1. WINSTON'S EMPIRE - Max Ogden Neenah, WI

2. Tim Pickett, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

3. The Baseball Furies - Mike Massotto

4. Guess Who - Mark Sebro

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Thats 3 Teams Baby! Greg, I know that you are also keeping the signup list on the Slow Draft thread, but I had to respond to these guys! I'll play. I'm using my Fanball Bucks so my cash price will be $75! I need to keep Jupinka on the side lines. I added my name, but I used an Alias.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:58 am

A few different guys have said they would like to join the $1000.00 SLOW DRAFT League, but don't want to draft until January at the earliest.

I just emailed with Greg and he said if we wanted to set Monday January 3rd as a ruff start date, that would be fine with him.

This will give us all time to compete in other slow drafts, get our holiday stuff done and start the mother of all slow drafts after the new year!

Thoughts?....New Signups??!!

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:15 am

Originally posted by WINSTON'S EMPIRE:

A few different guys have said they would like to join the $1000.00 SLOW DRAFT League, but don't want to draft until January at the earliest.

I just emailed with Greg and he said if we wanted to set Monday January 3rd as a ruff start date, that would be fine with him.

This will give us all time to compete in other slow drafts, get our holiday stuff done and start the mother of all slow drafts after the new year!

Thoughts?....New Signups??!! I like the January idea.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:03 pm

Originally posted by Quahogs:

I tell you, ya gotta love this guy's enthusiasm ! ditto!!