$$Gekko Saturday Chat$$

Da bears · Post by **Da bears** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:12 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

also,i'm not doing any 12 team leagues either. the faab pools are entirely different than the 15 team leagues and require too much sunday time to manage. [/QB]I feel the same way Mark about the 12-teamers. I did three 12-teamers last season and won't being doing that ever again.

I guess for me since my first fantasy baseball league was an NFBC league three years ago I have become accustomed to the 15-team format and enjoy it.

I'm still doing one 12-teamer this year just for a chance at $60,000 but that team will not be my main focus on faab sundays thats for sure.

Oh by the way I feel much better today. Thanks for the get well wishes.

[ February 14, 2010, 09:21 AM: Message edited by: Da bears ]

Potter · Post by **Potter** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:14 am

Oh my.

DiamondKing · Post by **DiamondKing** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:09 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by DiamondKing:

And your projection for Hanson last year was ... on draft day my projection for hanson was MUCH better than BP.

remember, i was a Hanson owner last year. [/QUOTE]Let me see if I have this right?We went through many pages on the message board last year with me touting Hanson and you saying just how bad he was.Now after the season Hanson did very well.You somehow claim ownership and had it right all along?Is it so hard to just say I make a lot of predictions and I got that one wrong.Without blaming life for the miss.I am not here to say ha ha I was right and you were wrong.But,if you are going to tout yourself as the best you can at least admit the ones that you miss.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:23 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by The RoundTrippers:

edward...gekko had a off year we all know that and he even admitted with the birth of his baby it threw him out of whack. i remember gekko having a radioshow with koq. he was blasting hanson on air so i chimed in and touted hanson. hanson was not getting any love/respect from gekko in just a handful of innings in the majors. hopefully, gekko is a believer now. something about once you own a skill......

in late June through the end of the season, when my time available to spend on fantasy football went from 25 hours a week to less than 5, difficult decisions had to be made. i said all my leagues will take a back seat to the $1,300 mixed auction (which i did pull out the win). it was unfortunate because i don't like giving up in any leagues. i know my decision cost me money in the main event. however, family had to come first.

with that said, last year was my most successful fantasy baseball season from a prize winnings standpoint.

for this year:

1. we are not having a baby

2. i cut down on my weekly manage teams (from 6 to 3)

for all of you out there, good luck trying to stop me (you're going to need it)

[/QUOTE]Thanks for the good luck wishes but I didn't need any last year and won't this year. Nice chat gg.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:30 am

Originally posted by DiamondKing:

Let me see if I have this right?We went through many pages on the message board last year with me touting Hanson and you saying just how bad he was.Now after the season Hanson did very well.You somehow claim ownership and had it right all along?Is it so hard to just say I make a lot of predictions and I got that one wrong.Without blaming life for the miss.I am not here to say ha ha I was right and you were wrong.But,if you are going to tout yourself as the best you can at least admit the ones that you miss. ummm, i was a Hanson owner last year, so i liked what i saw of his minor league stats. his early major league stats were **** (much worse than zimmerman). AND THEN HE TURNED IT AROUND.

not sure what you are looking for here.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:31 am

Originally posted by rkulaski:

Thanks for the good luck wishes but I didn't need any last year and won't this year. Nice chat gg. not when you are drafting in chicago

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:38 am

Originally posted by DiamondKing:

Is it so hard to just say I make a lot of predictions and I got that one wrong.Without blaming life for the miss. For him, yes. Much too hard.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:49 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

29 IP

17 BB

18 K

those numbers were and still are horrible. if you think they are good, i think Joel Hanrahan would look good on your team [/QUOTE]Ahhh...selective amenesia. You quote the numbers, but not the prediction. I think it is funny...the "Hanson is a bum" and forecasting a dire future off a small sample. Face it. Your projections are just that. Projections. No better and no worse than anyone else's at any particular time. We all hit and we all miss.

Good luck Mark because as always and as with all of us, you are going to need it. And remember, when blowing your own horn, expect a few cracked notes from time to time.

And yes, Hanrahan is on my radar, but I am just not sure where he will land yet.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:17 am

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

Ahhh...selective amenesia. You quote the numbers, but not the prediction. I think it is funny...the "Hanson is a bum" and forecasting a dire future off a small sample. Face it. Your projections are just that. Projections. No better and no worse than anyone else's at any particular time. We all hit and we all miss.

no, no, no. my projections were fine on hanson. again, much better than BP. but when i posted a prediction on a small sample size and blowing off steam, that's where it looks bad.

plus i was hoping hanson owners would drop him (and allow me to swoop in)

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:26 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

plus i was hoping hanson owners would drop him (and allow me to swoop in) FYI Mark, comments like this may be the reason why I've seen many on these boards question your credibility....not that I think you care.

Keep up the good fight,

Glenn

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:31 am

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

plus i was hoping hanson owners would drop him (and allow me to swoop in) FYI Mark, comments like this may be the reason why I've seen many on these boards question your credibility....not that I think you care.

Keep up the good fight,

Glenn [/QUOTE]everyone here is a big boy. we are playing for 100K here. getting rattled by MB talk is a trait of the weak. my advice: don't be weak.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:36 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

plus i was hoping hanson owners would drop him (and allow me to swoop in) FYI Mark, comments like this may be the reason why I've seen many on these boards question your credibility....not that I think you care.

Keep up the good fight,

Glenn [/QUOTE]everyone here is a big boy. we are playing for 100K here. getting rattled by MB talk is a trait of the weak. my advice: don't be weak. [/QUOTE]Weak is definitely not a term I'd use for you.

I hope we're in at least one league together Mark, I'd enjoy the challenge (decent shot with the multiple mains).

Good luck with the rest of your prep and see you in less than five weeks.

Glenn

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:38 am

Gekko,

You are the reason people visit the message board. If we didnt have the brazen, cocky persona, we would be left with good guys only. What is the movie without a villain? Keep it up...please. Whether you are right or wrong on your opinions (my guess no more or less then any of the experts) they are never short of entertaining.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:05 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by rkulaski:

Thanks for the good luck wishes but I didn't need any last year and won't this year. Nice chat gg. not when you are drafting in chicago [/QUOTE]

Only 1 way to settle it... 2011 New York here I come.

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:33 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by FFBL23:

GG,

Yes you have my name right. I appreciate the honesty on the auction questions. It's going to be interesting with the new Auction championship this year seeing how many different strategies are out there, it will be fun to evaluate the top teams and see how they acquired their team. probably the league with the most inexperienced AUCTION players will produce the most top 10 overall teams.

i'm doing the $1,300 mixed auction (which is part of the 15K overall championship), however there are more sharks in that league than the typical $800 auction league. [/QUOTE]Gekko. Good set of posts. Who do you fear the most in this years $1300 league?

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:39 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

everyone here is a big boy. we are playing for 100K here. getting rattled by MB talk is a trait of the weak. my advice: don't be weak. [/QB]Is it weak to underperform then blame it on your family?

my advice: watch the movie "Glengarry Glen Ross"....Alec Baldwin has a message for guys like you.

Totally agree w/ Schwks by the way, Gekko is needed and I enjoy the banter.

I just don't like my villains to offer up such WEAK excuses.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:49 am

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Is it weak to underperform then blame it on your family?

my advice: watch the movie "Glengarry Glen Ross"....Alec Baldwin has a message for guys like you.

Totally agree w/ Schwks by the way, Gekko is needed and I enjoy the banter.

I just don't like my villains to offer up such WEAK excuses. dude - the buck DOES stop with me. i didn't do as good as i liked. stop reading here if you like and go on your merry way.

NOW IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT A LEADING CAUSE OF MY FAILURE, it was a lack of available time to properly manage my rosters.

and if you think that is weak, not sure what to tell you. TIME is the #1 ingredient to putting yourself in a position to win in high stakes fantasy baseball (not that you would know )

if you don't have enough time, you shouldn't play because you will likely get run over. win a couple of high stakes leagues and then you can make an informed post. not the crap you are spewing now.

[ February 14, 2010, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: Gekko ]

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:57 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

Ahhh...selective amenesia. You quote the numbers, but not the prediction. I think it is funny...the "Hanson is a bum" and forecasting a dire future off a small sample. Face it. Your projections are just that. Projections. No better and no worse than anyone else's at any particular time. We all hit and we all miss.

no, no, no. my projections were fine on hanson. again, much better than BP. but when i posted a prediction on a small sample size and blowing off steam, that's where it looks bad.

plus i was hoping hanson owners would drop him (and allow me to swoop in) [/QUOTE]did you really think I would drop hanson??? Anyway, the guys I worry about in the $1300

RSN

Gekko

RT - esp. because he knows me too well

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:59 am

Originally posted by Spyhunter:

Gekko. Good set of posts. Who do you fear the most in this years $1300 league? i don't personally know many of the players, so it's a bit hard to say. i guess i'd have to start with any money winners last year, like you. after that zola has a rep for being an auction specialist (we'll see about that), duponte is one of the better owners in the nfbc, and Schechter is one of the leading nffc/nfbc money winners.

but in the end, try as you like, there is only one Gekko playbook and i have the only copy.

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:04 am

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Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:11 am

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Save yer excuses up for October. We all get 24 hrs in a day.

You may've noticed I'm from Tucson, but guess who is coming to AC in March?

I want to see how big yer mouth is when the person yer talkin' to is rt in front of ya. don't let jealousy get the best of you. and i don't give a shitt where you from or where you are going. i don't have time for wanna be know it all types (that have never done it before). you want to kick me on the boards, and then expect me to talk with you in AC. here's a clue dog.

ain't. gonna. happen.

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:15 am

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FFBL23 · Post by **FFBL23** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:26 am

Somebody call Michael Buffer....Ding...Ding...Ding

The RoundTrippers · Post by **The RoundTrippers** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:29 am

you can tell its getting close to draft time...people gettn a bit edgy!!!

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:29 am

Originally posted by FFBL23:

Somebody call Michael Buffer....Ding...Ding...Ding Down goes Frazier!