Thursday Chat

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:58 am

OK, we're nearing the registration finish line. We're almost at our 300-team limit; Greg and I have been on the phones all morning working on getting those last few sign-ups and finalizing our auction leagues, but we still want to give you guys time to fire away with another daily chat. So bring whatever questions or comments you have and we'll be here to chat with you guys.

Snord35 · Post by **Snord35** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:06 am

Lets talk prizes. What is the plan for prizes this year for career totals? I know some talk was going on about doing something for career NFBC totals this offseason.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:06 am

That's one for Greg to address. He'll be handling anything of that nature.

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:16 am

Tom - You hit me with a left hook on Monday night and Greg nailed me with an upper-cut last night. Nice 1-2 punch from your team. It got me to join the NYC AL Auction in addition to the regular draft and the Ultimate. My family will miss me for those 3 days

Pete

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:18 am

That may be the first time somebody's ever thanked us for smacking them around, but hey whatever floats your boat.

Seriously, we're glad to have you taking part in those events. It's going to be a great time and we're definitely all looking forward to it here.

JAR · Post by **JAR** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:27 am

What happens if an owner times out in the draft?

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:30 am

Hey guys - it's snowing again in F'ing Michigan and about 23 degrees. How's the weather in F'ing Wisconsin?

Btw, Las Vegas right now is 71 degrees and sunny.

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:31 am

Originally posted by JAR:

What happens if an owner times out in the draft? They get skipped and the moderator comes back to them for 5 seconds between each successive pick

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:31 am

Snowing here too. Sucks.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:34 am

With our weekend schedule in Vegas do you think we'll actually get to see the Sun?

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:35 am

Originally posted by Ken:

With our weekend schedule in Vegas do you think we'll actually get to see the Sun? Yes, and girls in skimpy clothes...

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:38 am

We don't have to bring anything to the draft do we? You guys furnish player lists and everything right?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:39 am

We will have player rankings available in the magazines, but we would strongly advise each owner bringing anything and everything they want to be prepared. What we will offer will be bonus material.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:46 am

I forgot the smiley face at the end of that question

I've got cheatsheets down to a science. Everything from Eye color to how their girlfriend shaves her @@@@@ all on one handy 4 foot by 9 foot cheatsheet.

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:48 am

I'm bringing a microscope and a 1 inch by 3/4 inch card with historical stats on it

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:58 am

Just for anyone that still does not have a room in Chicago, the Embassy Suites now has suites going for $109 a night for the 18th and 19th.

Walla Walla · Post by **Walla Walla** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:00 am

Tom your killing me already! Get those NL auction drafts picked so I can start my weekend early.

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:02 am

Tom, At one time there was some discussion on these boards about possibly trading draft spots for the entire draft with someone else in your league if both people were unhappy with their positions. Has any thought been given to that?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:03 am

I don't think we want to allow trading draft spots. That would be my vote. I'll defer to whatever Greg wants cuz ... well ... he's the boss

but my preference would be to have random draft order and then the owners keeps the positions they receive.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:04 am

Patience John. We'll get the Vegas NL Auctions posted soon.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:05 am

Tom, do you plan to announce the NL today?

... looks like you answered before I asked, can you also predict where I'll finish this year?

[ March 10, 2005, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:07 am

Hey Tom how about the NL auction?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:08 am

What NL auctions?

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:39 am

I told my wife to get rid of the kids this weekend because I had something special planned. She did and now she thinks I meant to include her in my plans...I mean really...doesn't she know the draft is right around the corner and I have to finish my homework!