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CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:09 pm

Over the past few years, I've thought you were Cindy on the message boards. Have you ever felt the need to express yourself as a female? Can you verify your whereabouts if she makes a sudden appearance on these boards? Would it be wrong for me to ask for her number?

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:10 pm

Whats Gekko's worst baseball fantasy fear outside of injury?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:11 pm

Originally posted by GYOZTES:

Mark-How can you even remotely believe that you will ever be considered as a great fantasy baseball player, much less the best, if you refuse to compete with the NFBC's best (Shawn Childs, Todd Zola, Perry Van Hook,Eddie Gillis, John Crane,etc....) in an AL or NL only auction? Those guys are all good players in their own right. However, I don’t play AL or NL only auction leagues. Why restrict the players? Makes no sense to me. Those guys excel in those types of leagues and more power to them. I’ve excelled the past two years in the main event. Since those players also play in the main event, where have they finished as compared to me?

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:12 pm

Does it bother you that Childs is better than you?

Please explain how that makes you feel?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:12 pm

Originally posted by billywaz:

What chances do you give a total newbie to the Main Event (like myself) of winning his league, and dare I say some top 5 bonus money? Hey, if the stock market can crash anything is possible, right? Seriously though, do u have anyone helping you or giving you nuggets of info? That would help accelerate the learning curve. You re probably a little different than a total newbie as you have played in some satellite leagues last year. Knowing you are a truly smart guy in fantasy football, I think you will be successful in fantasy baseball. This year? Good luck!

FFBL23 · Post by **FFBL23** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:12 pm

GG2, can you compete in pitching categories if you don't take a starter until round 8 or 9?? If not, what would be your concern?

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:13 pm

$100,000 and a trophy for winning the NFBC or a winning $200,000 lottery ticket?

Which would you rather have?

[ February 09, 2009, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

FFBL23 · Post by **FFBL23** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:15 pm

Will Rich Harden have surgery by June or will he tough it out in a contract year?

Over/Under is 140 IP..whatcha got??

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:16 pm

Originally posted by RoundTrippers:

thanks mark....3 questions..what is 1 piece of info from the q and a shandler hosted this weekend that you would be willing to share with your fellow opponents(be careful here)?

i am thinking about drafting just 1 closer this year and letting everyone else draft potential closers in the late rounds while i stock up on hitting and sp potential...am i making a strategic blunder???

do you think shawn childs will be sipping the koolaid on andruw jones again this year and if he makes the team would you draft him??...rumor has it he has lost 25 pounds and looks like jurney from the chicago draft last year...thoughts please two things I learned. First, someone thinks ryan howard should be drafted before poodles. Second, shandler really dislikes top tier catchers. He said mauer is his top catcher and he wouldn’t pay more than $14 for him. His rationale is that top tier catchers rarely ever turn a profit because they play such a grueling position that they get hurt more often or underperform more often. I’ll definitely take a second look at my catcher draft strategy after hearing this. Gotta do a little research on my end first though.

Drafting one closer and loading up on offense and SP. Sounds like a good strategy. I tried it last year and failed in my attempt at 100K. I think having at least two closers on your team by the end of april is a necessity.

For as good as childs is, I don’t know what he saw in andruw! We can all only hope that jones makes the team and childs drafts him again in the 10th or earlier! If he makes the team, I’d consider him in the 20’s.

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:17 pm

In draft preparations do you map out your frst 10 selections, your first 20 selection or all selections?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:18 pm

Originally posted by Red Sox Nation:

GG:

A) Do you have a favorite baseball team?

B) When did you start playing fantasy baseball?

C) Who is the lucky winner going to be of your magazine team?

Thanks I don’t have a favorite team. Only favorite players. When I was a kid my favotie team was the pirates and my favorite players were Bill Madlock and Will “the thrill” Clark

I started playing fantasy baseball 2 years ago.

You guys drafted a good mag team right next to me. Kudos. I have a plan to give away the team to a deserving MB poster. I’ll be posting the details this week.

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:18 pm

Will Chamberlain be your #1,#2, or just your 3 starter?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:19 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Ultley over or under?

300

30 HR

10 SB

100/100 R/R Under on all of them.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:20 pm

Originally posted by Ryan Carey:

quote:Originally posted by GYOZTES:

Mark-How can you even remotely believe that you will ever be considered as a great fantasy baseball player, much less the best, if you refuse to compete with the NFBC's best (Shawn Childs, Todd Zola, Perry Van Hook,Eddie Gillis, John Crane,etc....) in an AL or NL only auction? Anyone who has won back to back Main Event league titles and finished Top 5 overall can easily call themselves a GREAT player. If you had just asked him if he wanted to be considered the GREATEST player of all - then that might have given more validity to your question.

GG- Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions. For a first time Main Event competitor- give me some quick do's and don'ts for draft day. [/QUOTE]Do’s

Imitate the good players

Spend double the amount of prep time you think you need to spend

Have the balls to make key decisions

Don’ts

Come to draft day without a plan

Put any weight on magazine rankings

Be in my league

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:21 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Which 3 players did you love last season that you want no part of this season? How about two?

Chris Young (OF). No skill growth last year.

Rafael Furcal. Zero SB’s when he came back from injury. Serious back injuries never seem to go away.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:21 pm

Originally posted by LONG GONE:

Are you on steroids or any other illegal substance when drafting? Illegal? No. once I showed up at a NFFC draft smashed out of my mind. That day was my worst day as a fantasy player. Never again. All business now.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:25 pm

Originally posted by Bobby J:

GG - how frustrating is it that you have been top 10 the last 2 years and know that you are that close to winning it all and just can't get over the top. I think I already know the answer to this one. Do you feel you have to compete in auctions, ultimates, supers to be considered one of the best. My feelings are there is nothing wrong with being great at one type of event. it's tough for a few days bobby. but the writing is one the wall for at least a few weeks so i can kinda see it happening. i'm just thankful for the season i put in.

like Tiger says, come Sunday I just want to put myself in a position to win. i have done that the past two years but failed both times. maybe the third time is the charm.

if i was rich, i'd join all the auctions, ultimates, and supers. unfortuntaley this economy sux for everyone (including me).

FFBL23 · Post by **FFBL23** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:25 pm

Will you implement the "DL strategy" that you adopted last year by starting a DL pitcher only to remove him on Friday to exploit matchups, additional news, avoiding bad matchup early in week? If so, do you recommend this for other players??

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:27 pm

Originally posted by FFBL23:

GG,

Are you a believer of the studs and scrubs strategy in auction leagues or do believe in a group of 18-25 dollar players?

Also, given the $260 budget, what is the target for pitching? $80-$85?? i haven't played in an auction for a few years, so i'm still working on my strategy. i imagine it will cosists of:

1. price enforcing

2. a balanced team

3. probably around $90+ on pitching

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:29 pm

Originally posted by LONG GONE:

I see Greg has put on the Site 5 owners that maybe worth Hall Of Fame considerations. Why are you better than those 5. for the events that we all have in common, i'll let my record speak for itself. on top of that, i tell everyone i'm the best and aren't afraid to back it up. bravado has to count for a bonus pt or two, no?

GYOZTES · Post by **GYOZTES** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:29 pm

the lack of a response to my question tells me that you know you will never be the "greatest" fantasy player ever due to being afraid to take on the NFBC's best in the AL or NL only auction format.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:30 pm

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by FFBL23:

GG,

Are you a believer of the studs and scrubs strategy in auction leagues or do believe in a group of 18-25 dollar players?

Also, given the $260 budget, what is the target for pitching? $80-$85?? i haven't played in an auction for a few years, so i'm still working on my strategy. i imagine it will cosists of:

1. price enforcing

2. a balanced team

3. probably around $90+ on pitching [/QUOTE]$90 on pitching is TOO much

Todd's mantra = Bully Hitting; Manage Pitching

Jason and I have for years suggested a $200-/60+ split

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:31 pm

Who was that Mark Srebro guy back in 2004, 2005, and 2006 NFBC Main Events???

(At LEAST put a smiley when you say "two years")

~Lance

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:33 pm

it's 7.30!!!

who is ready for some extra innings?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:34 pm

Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

If the baseball event ever had a similar event to the Fisher Party, do you think you will be a player in that format or just an observer? observer - i have a kid on the way!!!!

now, if the party was AFTER all the drafts were over, i might have to reconsider!