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We are returning to Chicago for a 14th straight season and expect to fill an Auction Championship League and multiple Main Event leagues on March 31st and April 1st. We're moving closer to a full auction league as interest is high this year. Don't delay if you want to compete in the Windy City because spots are filling fast. And remember, we won't charge anyone for these leagues until Feb. 15th. Thanks and good luck.

Here's a look at the current signup list in the Chicago Auction Championship League:

NFBC $1300 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois
11. Kyle Brinkmann, Albion, Illinois
12. Russel Wyatt, Oswego, Illinois
13. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
14. Jason Aberli (tentative)
15. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
Greg Morgan

NOW ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT in the Chicago Auction Championship League on Friday, March 31st. Great job Windy City owners. Let's keep this rolling and fill this up. Thanks all and good luck.

Here's a look at the current signup list:

NFBC $1300 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois

NOW ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT in the Chicago $1300 Auction Championship League on Friday, March 31st at 4 pm CT. This could be the earliest we've ever sold out the Windy City Auction Championship league, so don't delay if you want to partake. These final spots could go quickly.

Thanks all and good luck. Here's the current signup list:

CHICAGO
CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois
11. Kyle Brinkmann, Albion, Illinois

NOW ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT in the Chicago $1300 Auction Championship League. Here's a look at the current signup list:

NFBC $1300 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois
11. Kyle Brinkmann, Albion, Illinois
12. Russel Wyatt, Oswego, Illinois

NOW ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT in the Chicago $1300 Auction Championship League on Friday, March 31st at 4 pm CT. Don't delay if you want to join this league because it's going to fill up quickly. Thanks all and good luck.

Here's the current signup list:


NFBC $1300 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois
11. Kyle Brinkmann, Albion, Illinois
12. Russel Wyatt, Oswego, Illinois
13. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois

Wow, Mid-January and only two spots left. A coincidence that there have been 4 sign-ups within 24 hours since Jay Lyons entered? I think not. "Sign Jay Lyons up & double the beer order and they will come," Greg heard echoing in the cornfields of Iola, Wisconsin apparently.

Out of respect to Jay, please make sure Danny Valencia is the first player auctioned off.

Ando wrote:Out of respect to Jay, please make sure Danny Valencia is the first player auctioned off.

Excellent point. And a moment of silence in remembrance of Ando's one-and-done Chicago appearance as well. Also, seeing as Jay-bird's Green Machine almost took down the league with a team he put together while three sheets to the wind, I'm guessing more teams will follow Jay's 4-B Auction valuation methodology: Bidding-By-Beer-Buzz. More beer, less laptop will be the order of the day at the Chicago Auction this year I'm guessing as we seek to build-upon & perfect Jay's strategy. While it usually results in drafting a shitty team, it always results in a good time.

After missing last year's auction I didn't want to blow it & try to sign up too late. It's good to be back in it to win it.

SOLD OUT: This is the fastest we've ever sold out a Chicago Auction Championship League, so congrats to everyone for planning ahead. This should be a lot of fun and will be a great kickoff event in the Windy City. Good luck all and thanks.

Jason Aberli is still finalizing his schedule to make this work, but right now he's the 15th team. He should have final confirmation either way by next week. As of now, here's the current signup list for this league:

CHICAGO
Sheraton Northbrook
Friday, March 31, 4 pm CT
1. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ron Vackar, Redlands, California
4. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
5. Jeffery Cox, Saline, Michigan
6. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
7. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
8. Steven Maier, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
9. Jay Lyons, Twinsburg, Ohio
10. Mike Rothe, East Alton, Illinois
11. Kyle Brinkmann, Albion, Illinois
12. Russel Wyatt, Oswego, Illinois
13. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
14. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
15. Jason Aberli (tentative)

Thanks all. Now don't forget that we also have the Main Event there on Saturday at noon CT and Rotowire Online Championship Plus drafts on Saturday at 5 pm CT. Why not play two? Good luck all and enjoy.

try for 2 auctions. probably won't happen- but what do you have to lose?

Just a heads up for Chicago drafters: We do have a block of rooms at $105 per night at the Sheraton Northbrook for that weekend. This is the lowest I've ever seen this price. To get this price reach out to our contact directly:

Bradley Miller - bmiller@sheratonnorthbrook.com - 847-480-1900

Hope that helps. Have fun in the Windy City.