2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

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2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:38 am

Tom and I look forward to welcoming everyone to the New York live events this Friday at the Stewart Hotel. This marks the 16th straight season that we've hosted live events in New York City and we couldn't be more excited. Let's do this.

We started out in 2004 as the only high-stakes contest in the industry to host regional live events, starting in Las Vegas, New York and Chicago. Fifteen years later we are still hosting live NFBC events in those three cities. In 2004, we hosted a total of 17 contests: 13 Main Event leagues between the three cities and 4 auction leagues. That's a total of 243 teams.

This year we will host close to 800 different drafts and auctions with over 12,000 teams and more than $3.6 million in prize money. We've come a long way baby!! :lol:

We've also hosted at a lot of different venues in New York City as we went from available space there in 2004 to much tighter space in 2019. We started at the Javits Center, went to the New York Sheraton, the New York Hilton, Hotel Penn and now to the Stewart Hotel these last two years. We've gone from no media coverage at the beginning to having our Friday Night Ultimate League covered live by SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio the last four years. This year FNTSY Sports Network will also be there to cover our $2500 Auction Championship League and the three Main Event leagues. Now the whole country can follow what happens in New York City.

So with all of that in mind, let's have one thread on these Message Boards to show off the draft/nomination orders for each New York event and provide some space for some smack talking. At the very least, let's have a spot to show who competed in New York City during our 16th season of the NFBC. Here you go, and don't be afraid to smack talk here:

New York $1,400 Auction
Friday, March 15, 9 am ET
1. Anthony Palavis
2. Michael Edelman
3. Michael Mager
4. Errol Thompson
5. Andy Saxton
6. Chris Throop
7. Ariel Cohen
8. Kevin Krieger
9. James Maples
10. Dan Satinoff
11. Kent Stermon
12. Anson Chan
13. Mark Northan
14. Matthew Bruinix
15. Richard Talley

New York $2,500 Auction
Friday, March 15, 2:30 pm ET
1. Michael Wallis
2. Chris Vaccaro
3. Shawn Johnson
4. Michael DeCavalcante
5. Roy Ericson III
6. Dan Satinoff
7. Anthony Mezzatesta
8. Phil Consiglio
9. Jason Duponte
10. James Maples
11. Marc Fleisher
12. Ante Meich
13. Mark Srebro
14. Rick Talley
15. Ben Zamfino

New York $1,400 Auction
Friday March 15, 4 pm ET
1. Emilio Cutaneo
2. Tom Rath
3. John Spurlock
4. Errol Thompson
5. Todd Whitestone
6. Matt Modica
7. Anson Chan
8. Brian Zirlin
9. Rich McCormick
10. Kevin Krieger
11. Tom Sudol
12. John Donadio
13. Winston Sapigao
14. Chris Throop
15. Ken Magner

The draft spots for the New York MTM Invitational Ultimate League are picked right at the draft table, but here are the participants:

NFBC ULTIMATE LEAGUES
NEW YORK
MTM INVITATIONAL, Stewart Hotel
Friday, March 15, 8 pm ET
1. Jason Duponte
2. Michael Mager
3. Daniel Semsel
4. David Einhorn
5. Mike Massotto
6. Kent Stermon
7. Samuel Horton
8. Matt Modica
9. Leonard Ringle
10. Michael Edelman
11. Scott Fleming
12. Simon Hanft
13. Anthony Palavis
14. Joe Thelen
15. Marc Perlmutter
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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Tom Kessenich » Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:10 am

Here are the draft spots for the Saturday Main Event leagues. See you all in a few days :)

Main Event March 16
New York, 1 pm ET
League 1
1. Mike Massotto
2. Chris Vaccaro
3. John Hamon
4. Ed Swartz
5. Ante Meich
6. Ned Donohue
7. David Einhorn
8. Christopher Squillace
9. Errol Thompson
10. Scott Kaplan
11. Raymond Ventura
12. Kevin Grady
13. Russel Wyatt (O)
14. Nelson Martinez
15. Ray Murphy

League 2
1. Andre Bourcier
2. Thomas Eshenfelder
3. Richard Talley
4. Shawn Childs
5. Dave Cushard (O)
6. Andy Saxton
7. Salvatore Acquista
8. Mike Brace
9. Marc Perlmutter
10. Phillippe Dussault
11. Ryan Bloomfield
12. Gregg Beinin
13. Stephen Bennette
14. Anthony Palavis
15. Paul Kastava

League 3
1. Michael Mager
2. Steve Jupinka
3. Lopi Asch
4. Jason Emma/Mark Srebro
5. Josh Jantas
6. Doug Cassidy
7. Justin Salinger
8. Michael Palmer
9. Glenn Lowy
10. James Maples
11. Mike Edelman
12. Mike Duggan
13. Scott Feschuk
14. Samuel Horton
15. Michael DeCavalcante
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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Gekko » Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:39 pm

Based on KJ Duke's NFBC Lifetime Ranking format https://nfbcplayer.blogspot.com/2018/12 ... -2018.html

here are the rankings of the competitors in the 3 NYC leagues:

League 1
1. Mike Massotto 34
2. Chris Vaccaro 362
3. John Hamon NEW
4. Ed Swartz 151
5. Ante Meich 243
6. Ned Donohue 20
7. David Einhorn 338
8. Christopher Squillace 381
9. Errol Thompson 470
10. Scott Kaplan 86
11. Raymond Ventura 132
12. Kevin Grady 241
13. Russel Wyatt (O) 428
14. Nelson Martinez NEW
15. Ray Murphy 27
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 224
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 1


League 2
1. Andre Bourcier 58
2. Thomas Eshenfelder NEW
3. Richard Talley 367
4. Shawn Childs 15
5. Dave Cushard (O) 171
6. Andy Saxton 257
7. Salvatore Acquista 621
8. Mike Brace 733
9. Marc Perlmutter 57
10. Phillippe Dussault 88
11. Ryan Bloomfield NEW
12. Gregg Beinin NEW
13. Stephen Bennette NEW
14. Anthony Palavis 85
15. Paul Kastava  NEW
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 245
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 1


League 3
1. Michael Mager 12
2. Steve Jupinka 2
3. Lopi Asch 103
4. Jason Emma/Mark Srebro 5
5. Josh Jantas 225
6. Doug Cassidy 77
7. Justin Salinger NEW
8. Michael Palmer NEW
9. Glenn Lowy 16
10. James Maples 300
11. Mike Edelman 13
12. Mike Duggan 167
13. Scott Feschuk 386
14. Samuel Horton NEW
15. Michael DeCavalcante 245
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 129
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 5


It appears the lifetime rankings of the competitors in one of the NYC leagues looks a lot different than the other two leagues. interesting

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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Philippe27 » Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:58 pm

A nice welcome to the NFBC Main Event for Salinger, Palmer and Horton

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Post by ChipChopChip » Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:59 pm

I am the dead money in League 3

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Post by Tom Kessenich » Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:08 pm

Saturday night's $1,400 Auction

New York $1,400 Auction
Saturday, March 16 6 pm ET
1. Alan Salem
2. James Maples
3. Lopi Asch
4. Emilio Cutaneo
5. Craig Gebhard
6. Andy Saxton
7. John Hamon
8. Philippe Dussault
9. Michael DeCavalcante
10. Mike Brace
11. Chris Liss
12. Dan Adler
13. Matt Modica
14. Ben Zamfino
15. Michael Edelman
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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Gekko » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:26 pm

Philippe27 wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:58 pm
A nice welcome to the NFBC Main Event for Salinger, Palmer and Horton
Well, Horton gets the 14 hole while trying to run the gauntlet in what will likely be the toughest main event draw this year. Good luck!

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Post by Glenneration X » Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:15 pm

Gekko wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:39 pm
Based on KJ Duke's NFBC Lifetime Ranking format https://nfbcplayer.blogspot.com/2018/12 ... -2018.html

here are the rankings of the competitors in the 3 NYC leagues:

League 1
1. Mike Massotto 34
2. Chris Vaccaro 362
3. John Hamon NEW
4. Ed Swartz 151
5. Ante Meich 243
6. Ned Donohue 20
7. David Einhorn 338
8. Christopher Squillace 381
9. Errol Thompson 470
10. Scott Kaplan 86
11. Raymond Ventura 132
12. Kevin Grady 241
13. Russel Wyatt (O) 428
14. Nelson Martinez NEW
15. Ray Murphy 27
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 224
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 1


League 2
1. Andre Bourcier 58
2. Thomas Eshenfelder NEW
3. Richard Talley 367
4. Shawn Childs 15
5. Dave Cushard (O) 171
6. Andy Saxton 257
7. Salvatore Acquista 621
8. Mike Brace 733
9. Marc Perlmutter 57
10. Phillippe Dussault 88
11. Ryan Bloomfield NEW
12. Gregg Beinin NEW
13. Stephen Bennette NEW
14. Anthony Palavis 85
15. Paul Kastava  NEW
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 245
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 1


League 3
1. Michael Mager 12
2. Steve Jupinka 2
3. Lopi Asch 103
4. Jason Emma/Mark Srebro 5
5. Josh Jantas 225
6. Doug Cassidy 77
7. Justin Salinger NEW
8. Michael Palmer NEW
9. Glenn Lowy 16
10. James Maples 300
11. Mike Edelman 13
12. Mike Duggan 167
13. Scott Feschuk 386
14. Samuel Horton NEW
15. Michael DeCavalcante 245
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 129
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 5


It appears the lifetime rankings of the competitors in one of the NYC leagues looks a lot different than the other two leagues. interesting
Yup Gekko, our league is ridiculous. And my 15th KDS choice. Thanks as always Tom. :-)

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Post by cfolson » Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:25 pm

Gekko wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:39 pm
Based on KJ Duke's NFBC Lifetime Ranking format https://nfbcplayer.blogspot.com/2018/12 ... -2018.html

League 3
1. Michael Mager 12
2. Steve Jupinka 2
3. Lopi Asch 103
4. Jason Emma/Mark Srebro 5
5. Josh Jantas 225
6. Doug Cassidy 77
7. Justin Salinger NEW
8. Michael Palmer NEW
9. Glenn Lowy 16
10. James Maples 300
11. Mike Edelman 13
12. Mike Duggan 167
13. Scott Feschuk 386
14. Samuel Horton NEW
15. Michael DeCavalcante 245
AVERAGE RANKING OF OWNER = 129
# OF OWNERS IN TOP 20 OVERALL = 5


It appears the lifetime rankings of the competitors in one of the NYC leagues looks a lot different than the other two leagues. interesting
Let's trade. 3 of the top 8 overall in online league 1...

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Post by Gekko » Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:25 pm

Clark. At least you are picking right in the middle of the draft (7). U can make that work.

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Post by Gekko » Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:27 pm

And I don’t know what’s more shocking, MTM is ranked in the top 40 (WTF!?!?) or that he got the #1 pick. :P

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Post by Glenneration X » Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:49 pm

Gekko wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:27 pm
And I don’t know what’s more shocking, MTM is ranked in the top 40 (WTF!?!?) or that he got the #1 pick. :P
Sounds like KJ forgot a zero or two in that ranking.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:34 pm

Gekko wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:27 pm
And I don’t know what’s more shocking, MTM is ranked in the top 40 (WTF!?!?) or that he got the #1 pick. :P
You know what's going to be the most shocking, Gekko? When I smoke you in the overall Main Event standings this year while winning the overall title. The People's Champion will rise! :mrgreen: Now stop crying. We are all expecting a little more from an NFBC HOF inductee who should be able to take down any league he's in even carrying Emma as dead weight. :P :lol:
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Post by Baseball Furies » Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:42 pm

And by the way, I'll have everyone know that I paid dearly for that #1 pick.

Image ;)

Actually, that's really a gif of Greg counting all the money I made him this year with all the leagues I filled or promoted on his behalf. :mrgreen:
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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Gekko » Tue Mar 12, 2019 4:48 am

Baseball Furies wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:34 pm
Gekko wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:27 pm
And I don’t know what’s more shocking, MTM is ranked in the top 40 (WTF!?!?) or that he got the #1 pick. :P
You know what's going to be the most shocking, Gekko? When I smoke you in the overall Main Event standings this year while winning the overall title. The People's Champion will rise! :mrgreen: Now stop crying. We are all expecting a little more from an NFBC HOF inductee who should be able to take down any league he's in even carrying Emma as dead weight. :P :lol:
Here’s what I envision happening this weekend...
1. U Butcher the MTM ultimate draft Friday night
2. U quickly solicit opinions from “fantasy experts” later that evening on fixing your game plan
3. U still butcher the #1 pick on Saturday :lol:

With most “fantasy experts” having twitter handles, why don’t you just use the picks they recommend. Oh wait, maybe that is already how you approach your draft!

In any event, good luck in beating an NIT field. If you do happen to luck your way into a win, there will be an asterisk officially placed on it. :P

The owners in my league are in the NCAA tournament.

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Post by Tom Kessenich » Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:27 am

Our final Main Event in New York's draft order. Good luck everyone. :)

New York Main Event
Sunday, March 17 9 am ET
1. Robert Rowe
2. Steven Brunn
3. Thomas Eshenfelder
4. Michael Edelman
5. Michael Fuchs
6. Phillippe Dussault
7. Andre Bourcier
8. Chris Liss
9. Michael DeCavalcante
10. Mike Massotto
11. Mike Duggan
12. Jeffrey Zimmerman
13. Michael Mager
14. Matt Modica
15. Eric Gailing
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Post by Sack » Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:42 am

MTM with the #1 pick in League 1.

Love it, for all he has donated over the years. nice to see him catch a break. :D :D :D

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Post by Ultrarunner » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:11 am

Sack wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:42 am
MTM with the #1 pick in League 1.

Love it, for all he has donated over the years. nice to see him catch a break. :D :D :D
He’ll shock everyone and snag Kershaw

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Post by Tom Kessenich » Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:03 am

Our final league in New York will be the Sunday afternoon $1,400 auction. Here's the nomination order. Good luck everyone. :)

New York $1,400 Auction
Sunday March 17, 1 pm ET
1. Brian Ambos
2. Steven Lerner
3. Michael Allocca
4. Michael DeCavalcante
5. Anthony Mezzatesta
6. Samuel Horton
7. Andy Saxton
8. Matt Modica
9. Scott Fleming
10. Errol Thompson
11. Matthew Bruinix
12. John Hamon
13. David Einhorn
14. David Lee
15. Ken Magner
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Post by sfeschuk » Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:02 am

ChipChopChip wrote:
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:59 pm
I am the dead money in League 3
After seeing who I'm competing against in League 3, I've decided to bail on my trip to NYC and do something more pleasant with my time, such as seven consecutive root canals.

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Post by Gekko » Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:39 am

Ha!!! Truth be told, just nail all of your draft selections, dodge land mines and you will crush everyone in the league, me included.

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Post by ChipChopChip » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:35 am

I am so ready to draft and hangout with everyone

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Post by Gekko » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:03 am

What about drinking?

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Post by 76erfan » Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:06 pm

aint no party without Maples. Have you practiced your beer pong though?

Duponte better have...

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Re: 2019 New York Leagues And Draft Spots

Post by Gekko » Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:24 pm

Andy - we are already 6 drinks in. Where are you?

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