Live Chat With Greg Ambrosius Friday At 3 ET

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:20 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by JBLADE:

Your on the clock who would you take BJ upton or Andrew Mccutchen? Can Bj possibly out due Justin? Could Mccutchen be a bust due to rising adp? Wow, I love McCutchen but he is shooting up into the fourth round. I think BJ has to go ahead of him. I'm not afraid of last year's .241 average. I think the shoulder injury had more to do with that. He hit .300 and .273 the two previous years and he has 20-40 potential. He's still just 25 and is a true five-category talent.

No, Justin looks like a monster compared to BJ. He looks so mature at the plate and he's just 22. This kid is going to be a first round pick soon. [/QUOTE]If McCuthchen has a grrrrreat spring, is there any reason not to believe that he will be next to Ellsbury, etc in the 2nd round? [/QUOTE]Dan, that stuttering stuff was a cheap way to get three more posts on your total!!!

You're trying to build up your stats, right?

Doesn't matter how great of a spring he has, he shouldn't go ahead of Ellsbury. That speed is proven. But maybe next year..... [/QUOTE]My grandkids computer. We call it Hal. It has been passed down to them.

It has a mind of its own, I can put it on Ebay as owned by Thomas Edison

[ February 05, 2010, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:07 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

My grandkids computer. We call it Hal. It has been passed down to them.

It has a mind of its own, I can put it on Ebay as owned by Thomas Edison Dad?

Finkel · Post by **Finkel** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:16 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Finkel:

ok, mrs walla walla Weak comeback, but glad you agree [/QUOTE]the only thing weak is your boy's main event finishes. [/QB][/quote]
Don't know who walla walla is?, But if your gonna claim to be a fantasy god and win the 100,000 and dominate everyone, then at least have the balls to come to vegas and step into the shark tank. We all know that's never gonna happen though.. I thought you were a water boy???? Wide Right again Geeko

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:26 pm

Originally posted by Finkel:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Finkel:

ok, mrs walla walla Weak comeback, but glad you agree [/QUOTE]the only thing weak is your boy's main event finishes. [/QUOTE]Don't know who walla walla is?, But if your gonna claim to be a fantasy god and win the 100,000 and dominate everyone, then at least have the balls to come to vegas and step into the shark tank. We all know that's never gonna happen though.. I thought you were a water boy???? Wide Right again Geeko [/QB][/quote]

vegas is for the weak, like you and your boy.

Red Sox Nation · Post by **Red Sox Nation** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:29 pm

Originally posted by Heels:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Red Sox Nation:

Hi Greg,

I think you may have missed my question so I'll post again:

A great add on to the current Free Agent system would be having the ability to export the free agent list into excel. We've asked for this the past few years. The STATS system was top notch in the industry with all the add ons and tweaks you helped to implement. Can we please add this one? It would help out a lot for the folks with multiple teams. I don't think I'm alone when I say that the only reason I don't add a team or two more is that Sundays have become insane. Anything to help Sunday out is a welcome addition. Thank you in advance

Jason I stand corrected. Ryan just told me THIS IS DONE!! It will be ready for the first FAAB period. AWESOME!! They took this idea from you guys and already implemented it. Now you have more time on Sunday to play more NFBC leagues!!! [/QUOTE]While you are taking requests.... One change I would like to see is the ability to have a conditional bid in a higher dollar amount than your primary bid. If I want Zobrist more than Aardsma, but I think that Aardsma will cost more, I should be able to place a lower primary bid on Zobrist and a higher conditional bid on Aardsma. I think this would be a significant addition. I see no reason why your first pick has to be the highest bid amount. [/QUOTE]I agree. Greg - work your magic

Dirt Dogs · Post by **Dirt Dogs** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:51 pm

I also agree. And I actually wrote Greg about this last year. That would be a great feature if it could get done.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:04 pm

Originally posted by Ryan E. Houston:

Great chat Greg.

I can feel the excitement regarding these events.

It is going to be a BLAST! I apologize for anything and everything I've said to you.

If you don't mind...I shall always refer to you as "E" though!

Keep up the good work!

Hell I even came to terms with Dana White this week. Hell...Maybe I had some inner jealousy of successful bald men...next I'll say sorry to Jesse for the trifecta!

Damn...turning into a "man" is taking its toll! (I'm a MAN...I'm 40!)

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:07 pm

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

quote:Originally posted by Ryan E. Houston:

Great chat Greg.

I can feel the excitement regarding these events.

It is going to be a BLAST! I apologize for anything and everything I've said to you.

If you don't mind...I shall always refer to you as "E" though!

Keep up the good work!

Hell I even came to terms with Dana White this week. Hell...Maybe I had some inner jealousy of successful bald men...next I'll say sorry to Jesse for the trifecta!

Damn...turning into a "man" is taking its toll! (I'm a MAN...I'm 40!)

[/QUOTE]40??? You're still a kid to me Big Guy!!!

Try turning 5-0 this year!!! That's when you've definitely PASSED manhood.

We'll have a birthday drink together if you come to Las Vegas for March Madness. And you can even buy E a shot of Tequila or three.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:16 pm

lance - you are going to be kicking youself in the ass and regreting it if u don't sign up!!!!!!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:50 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

My grandkids computer. We call it Hal. It has been passed down to them.

It has a mind of its own, I can put it on Ebay as owned by Thomas Edison Dad? [/QUOTE]Bubinga!

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:25 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

Who is the best NFBC Beer Pong player:

A) Tom K.

B) Geoff S.

C) Greg A.

D) Charlie W.

E) Ryan E.H. This one is easy.

A) Probably the best one, but I know he can't handle his beer. I just hear from Billy Waz that Tom knows how to play this game.

B) NOBODY drinks beer faster or harder than our newest employee!!

C) I ENJOY my beers dude. Count me out.

D) He's too old for beer games.

E) He most DEFINITELY cannot handle his beer. Man, I had him put to bed in Times Square in November by 6:30 because he tried to keep up with me beer-for-beer. He's a lightweight!!

[/QUOTE]If you ever need a TRUE RINGER...

one that can...

a) handle his beer

b) hoop it up like Kobe Beef!

I'm your man!

Bob Enzyte · Post by **Bob Enzyte** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:15 pm

Lance, If you come back to Vegas next month, I'll let you sit by me again.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:49 pm

Originally posted by Bob Enzyte:

Lance, If you come back to Vegas next month, I'll let you sit by me again. You could only be so lucky Lindy my man!

Who's my favorite "Pig F-er!" (Farmer!)

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:53 pm

Hey Champ:

I think CATCH feels left out that he didn't have a chance to sit next to you last season! However, I'm sure he is still gunning for the Forestdale Flash in regard to seating arrangements.

Hey SPARTACUS, is it OK if I bring my son to breakfast? Kid likes those all-you-can-eat pancake deals. CHIP of the old block!

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:32 am

A tall stack for the short Sack? Breakfast is beginning to resemble a Verizon family a friends event

Okay, I'll cover the 'blanket' if you can get Lindy to insert the 'pig'.

Walla Walla · Post by **Walla Walla** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:23 am

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DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:43 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

I guess I'm upset with anyone who didn't give Ryan a second chance after he tried to show everyone how excited he was about this space. Some of you were mighty tough on him and that's okay if you feel you know the guy from a first impression. But hopefully in Las Vegas you'll be able to sit with Ryan and me and have a beer and give him a second chance. He's done a lot of good for the NFBC behind the scenes and very few people even realize that. Those are the thorns that hurt me as much as anything else. You underestimate us, Greg

I am the one that led the revolt against Ryan's first posts. Even you and he would have to admit that they didn't come off particularly well. After reading them, I was convinced the 'E' stood for Exclusive.

Since then, Ryan and I have exchanged PM's and our previous posts have become a thing of the past.

Everything has a purpose. In a way, I am glad things unfolded as they did. Everything was said and done over a short period of time and re-thinking was done by everyone involved.

Then, as in now, the 'E' stands for Enthused.

With nicknames being replaced by shortened names such as ARod, Ryan should be pleased that we refer to him as 'E'.

Anyway, second chances, second schmantzes. Ryan is part of the family.

Ryan E. Houston · Post by **Ryan E. Houston** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:01 am

Thanks guys -- I appreciate the kind words.

As Greg tells me daily, we have a great group of guys who love this space.

I think the addition of Geoff Stein was just the beginning.

We are all fired up and excited.

Signups are coming in at a blistering pace (and it's Saturday) and I'm excited about what we have in store.

BTW -- wait until you guys see the new drafting interface. It is very slick.

Exciting stuff and as my good friend Doughboys said - It is water under the bridge.

I'm as fired up as all of you and I can't even play! DAMN!!!!

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:06 am

Originally posted by Ryan E. Houston:

BTW -- wait until you guys see the new drafting interface. It is very slick. ETA on this, Ryan?

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:13 am

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

This might be one of the funniest pictures ever posted here. The only things missing are the horns and red face paint:

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:16 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

There's no way I'll produce the Nielsen Ratings that Shawn Childs produced last nightNewsflash: this is the 120th reply to your Original Posting. The Childs thread received "only" 119 replies.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:06 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

There's no way I'll produce the Nielsen Ratings that Shawn Childs produced last nightNewsflash: this is the 120th reply to your Original Posting. The Childs thread received "only" 119 replies. [/QUOTE]Hah, I finally beat Childs at something!!!

Sorry I was MIA today, but your oldest only turns 15 once!!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:11 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Ryan E. Houston:

BTW -- wait until you guys see the new drafting interface. It is very slick. ETA on this, Ryan? [/QUOTE]All details will be revealed this week. The draft interface was being tested on Thursday and we had hoped to unveil the software first thing this coming week. Myself and Geoff will be in St. Louis starting Tuesday to give everything a test ride. I think NFBC folks will see this and help us test this in the next few days. VERY EXCITING.

pinstripepower · Post by **pinstripepower** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:14 am

YEAH, and have of the post was reading about GEKKO and WALLA having a pissing match way to go!!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:15 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

Greg,

My number one question in November remains my number one question in early February, what is the timeframe on when we can test out the FAAB system we will be using for this season?

We are only 8 weeks away and a demo FAAB site would likely calm a lot of fears out there and enable skeptical owners to sign up for more leagues (given that the FAAB interface works fine).

Thanks. Trust me, it was my number one question in November too. But it's not anymore. I've been assured this is going to be better than what we had before and Ryan has seen it and said it's awesome. I'm going to St. Louis next week to see it as well and help out where I can.

I just asked Cory for a timetable. I hope to have an answer to this before the end of the live chat. Very good question and one we will address here on the timetable. [/QUOTE]Feb 18th, only 4 weeks until the first draft weekend.

Greg, do we have that timetable on when your participants can demo the faab site? thx