$$Gekko Saturday Chat$$

JEagle · Post by **JEagle** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:22 pm

gekko is good people...banter is part of the game....let it be

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:31 pm

Originally posted by Ryan Carey:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by rockitsauce:

]no, you got it all wrong. I don't wanna talk to you. I wanna punch you in the face. now you resort to making a physical threat on a public message board to someone going to the Fanball event. i can tell we are dealing with a real class act here.

this is about the time where you make a public apology to Greg, Ryan, Fanball, the NFBC community, along with me. people considering joining this league who read your post are likely having second thoughts now. i'm sure greg and ryan appreciate that.

when talking fantasy baseball turns into YOU issuing physical threats, you may want to check with a professional on if you have anger management issues.

someone PM'd me and said you had a mancrush on me. sorry dog, i don't go that way. at this point, i will not respond to any further posts by you. and ps, stay the F away from me in AC. [/QUOTE]Seriously - there is a fine line on the boards and like it or not you crossed it. Until someone invents the sarcasm font that is. Read your post again and see if there was anything that was even remotely funny about what you posted. Personally - I feel your apology was lame. You wrote it - be man enough to admit you screwed up and that it won't ever happen again.

Greg/Tom don't police these boards, because frankly they have more important things to do - so it's up to us I guess. Try again my friend- with a little more humility this time. [/QUOTE]ok, got rid of my last attempt at humor. Someone really does need to invent the sarcasm font!

If GG felt threatened I truly apologize. I've no intention of punching anyone, except Shawn Childs!

He knows why!

Foo Dog · Post by **Foo Dog** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:35 pm

I do not want to punch anybody in the face, I, personally would like to shake Gekko's hand and buy him a, well lemonade. I know about kids, couple years ago I ventured into 2 Sat.s (for the first time)and during the drafts my 1 and 3 year olds had the flu. DEAD MONEY. I read everything and anything but that dosn't mean I am a sheep and believe everything I read, but it does make me think! Gekko's view is interesting to say the least and I love his banter!

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:43 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

quote:Originally posted by Ryan Carey:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by rockitsauce:

]no, you got it all wrong. I don't wanna talk to you. I wanna punch you in the face. now you resort to making a physical threat on a public message board to someone going to the Fanball event. i can tell we are dealing with a real class act here.

this is about the time where you make a public apology to Greg, Ryan, Fanball, the NFBC community, along with me. people considering joining this league who read your post are likely having second thoughts now. i'm sure greg and ryan appreciate that.

when talking fantasy baseball turns into YOU issuing physical threats, you may want to check with a professional on if you have anger management issues.

someone PM'd me and said you had a mancrush on me. sorry dog, i don't go that way. at this point, i will not respond to any further posts by you. and ps, stay the F away from me in AC. [/QUOTE]Seriously - there is a fine line on the boards and like it or not you crossed it. Until someone invents the sarcasm font that is. Read your post again and see if there was anything that was even remotely funny about what you posted. Personally - I feel your apology was lame. You wrote it - be man enough to admit you screwed up and that it won't ever happen again.

Greg/Tom don't police these boards, because frankly they have more important things to do - so it's up to us I guess. Try again my friend- with a little more humility this time. [/QUOTE]ok, got rid of my last attempt at humor. Someone really does need to invent the sarcasm font!

If GG felt threatened I truly apologize. I've no intention of punching anyone, except Shawn Childs!

He knows why!

[/QUOTE]After your trip to AC, you can head to Vegas!

[ February 14, 2010, 07:45 PM: Message edited by: CC's Desperados ]

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:06 pm

[ February 16, 2010, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: rockitsauce ]

Ryan C · Post by **Ryan C** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:29 pm

Good job - well done!

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:50 pm

Originally posted by Schwks:

Remember that we are all a bunch of geeks betting on non geeks. Best and funniest line in this entire thread....made me picture a Trekkie punching someone in a Stormtrooper getup at a Star Wars convention.....

Gekko meeting Rockit center ring before the big fight.

[ February 14, 2010, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: Glenneration X ]

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:08 pm

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Schwks:

Remember that we are all a bunch of geeks betting on non geeks. Best and funniest line in this entire thread....made me picture a Trekkie punching someone in a Stormtrooper getup at a Star Wars convention.....

Gekko meeting Rockit center ring before the big fight. [/QUOTE]Hey, who found the picture of Zaleski dressing up like Greg and me dressing up like Walla last Halloween?

(Yo Walla, not picking on you, even you have to admit that was funny )

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:14 pm

That TREKKIES line is a riot. Good find Glenn

Money · Post by **Money** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:21 pm

I'm embarrassed I read to the end of this thread.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:10 pm

Walla Walla just PM'd me...he admitted it was him on the right!

That TREKKIE'S photo is ripe for "photo shop!"

Speaking of morphing (to myself, that is)...

There are some amazing (almost flawless) edited photo's to browse for fun here...

http://www.humandescent.com/

[ February 14, 2010, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: sportsbettingman ]

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:58 pm

The video of the baseball season we've all been waiting for!

Gekko's first 2010 NFBC material...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFVCaLkbXM

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:09 am

couple updates here to questions folks asked me...

1. if david wright is indeed hitting 5th in the lineup, i would pass on him at the 1/2 turn

2. i WILL have a different plan of attack for the two main events. one is going to focus a bit more on pitching and one is going to go a "different route" to get my offensive numbers. i've never tried the childs 75/75 strategy, but i will be testing it this week to see how doable it is for me.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:27 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

couple updates here to questions folks asked me...

1. if david wright is indeed hitting 5th in the lineup, i would pass on him at the 1/2 turn

2. i WILL have a different plan of attack for the two main events. one is going to focus a bit more on pitching and one is going to go a "different route" to get my offensive numbers. i've never tried the childs 75/75 strategy, but i will be testing it this week to see how doable it is for me. Do you think the West Coast offense is more fashionable? When more teams are playing the same style, defense's adjust and the style loses some edge. Is the year of the spread offense?

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:31 am

Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

Do you think the West Coast offense is more fashionable? When more teams are playing the same style, defense's adjust and the style loses some edge. Is the year of the spread offense? you have had massive success employing this strategy. i need to see if it will work for me.

as far as more people employing it, we'll see about that. i think most people will forget about the 75/75 strategy when they see big name players available when they pick. it takes discipline to go 75/75.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:19 pm

The 75 and 75 just doesnt happen it depends where you are picking from.If you take Pujols ,Arod, Fielder or Cabrera early it wont work.When you come back to the early first 5 picks their is a good chance Crawford Kemp Utley and Ellsbury will be gone.You just cant force it and with more speed aviable later in the draft you can try other strategy's if you dont land in the right spot.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:23 pm

Originally posted by eddiejag:

The 75 and 75 just doesnt happen it depends where you are picking from.If you take Pujols ,Arod, Fielder or Cabrera early it wont work. pair any of those guys with justin upton and brian roberts and you come close on sb. maybe end up 80/70 instead of 75/75

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:29 pm

I just went Fielder-Upton-Upton. That's pretty darn close. Of course, if BJ brings his Whiff-o-Matic bat again this year, then average will really suffer.

I believe there are many ways to accomplish the 75-75 if you want to go that route.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:31 pm

Originally posted by Raskol:

I just went Fielder-Upton-Upton. That's pretty darn close. Of course, if BJ brings his Whiff-o-Matic bat again this year, then average will really suffer.

I believe there are many ways to accomplish the 75-75 if you want to go that route. if roberts is healthy by draft day, he is by far much safer than bj upton. 80/70 still has to be a good start.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:33 pm

550-50 from the first three starters...May be a little tougher, guess it all depends on the PROJECTIONS.

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:33 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

I just went Fielder-Upton-Upton. That's pretty darn close. Of course, if BJ brings his Whiff-o-Matic bat again this year, then average will really suffer.

I believe there are many ways to accomplish the 75-75 if you want to go that route. if roberts is healthy by draft day, he is by far much safer than bj upton. 80/70 still has to be a good start. [/QUOTE]Roberts went before my 3rd pick or I would've. His back situation has me rather relieved that he wasn't!!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:37 pm

Originally posted by Raskol:

Roberts went before my 3rd pick or I would've. His back situation has me rather relieved that he wasn't!! roberts fills 2b, which is more valuable than bj's OF.

"He's ready to go," said manager Dave Trembley, who touched base with Roberts on Tuesday morning. "He will be fine."

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:39 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

Roberts went before my 3rd pick or I would've. His back situation has me rather relieved that he wasn't!! roberts fills 2b, which is more valuable than bj's OF.

"He's ready to go," said manager Dave Trembley, who touched base with Roberts on Tuesday morning. "He will be fine." [/QUOTE]Agreed. That's why I snagged Zobrist in rd. 4....

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:40 pm

Originally posted by Raskol:

Agreed. That's why I snagged Zobrist in rd. 4.... sounds good, as long as you had a plan to get a couple 300 batting avg guys

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:42 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

Agreed. That's why I snagged Zobrist in rd. 4.... sounds good, as long as you had a plan to get a couple 300 batting avg guys [/QUOTE]That's where it got sticky. Span in the 8th helped.