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TRADING-

trading came up this week in another thread.

Now, somebody coming onto an NFBC site to trumpet trading is sorta like carrying an anti-gun placard to an NRA convention.

But, it did make me pause, I don't play in any trade leagues. Like Unions in America, they had an important place at one time, but not so much any more.

Trades were great when we actually knew everybody at the table, if somebody made a perceived bad trade, league members would haze the bad trader. With the advent of the internet, we don't know who we're drafting against. Peer pressure doesn't work and nobody wants to be a Commishioner.

Trades had their usefullness, and still do if knowing everybody at the table, but for the NFBC, no.



This poster went on to say that trades gave an apperance of being like a big league G.M.

To that, I call bullshiit.

First, EVERY big league trade now, is made with each players contract in mind. Money has become more important, not whether 'his guy is better than my guy'.

Also, besides the trade deadline and off season, very few trades are made. To tell the truth, in season, a no trade league is more similar to a big league G.M.



New to the NFBC?-

Last year at this time, I was so uneasy about the NFBC. Fanball had bought them, a company I had heard very few good things about.

When some grumblings started, an exec named Ryan E Houston tried to placate everybody in an infamous post with a picture of MVP cards, or keys, or something. He was advertising a party in Las Vegas for 'the elite' or something to that affect. :rolleyes:

That one post had me saying, "Oh crap, we're in trouble".

Designed to make us act like 12 year old girls at a Justin Bieber concert, it had the opposite effect. I called him a late night telemarketer, others called him worse.



I bring this up for the new folks out there. Some of you may have heard stuff that probably did not put the NFBC in a good light.

Heck, some of it might even be true!



But, I can tell you this. Before Fanball, nothing got my fantasy engine humming more than the NFBC. And, now that Fanball lies on the side of the road in the rear view mirror, and the NFBC going back to STATS, THIS is the place to be, folks. It is simply, the best fantasy game out there. You'll slowly, or maybe even quickly, get to know just how good the customer service is with Greg, Tom, and Geoff. THAT has always been here, and it will always be that way. You'll become so accustomed to this customer service that you'll wonder why you haven't gotten an answer to a question, just mere minutes after posting it.



The players here are like my second family. I concluded getting signups for a league yesterday.

Most didn't leave their real names, they didn't have to, I knew them all.

Each one of these fellas and gals will be nice as punch before and after the season, and try to kick your ass in between.

Of course, as with your own family, say something that is disagreed with, and they'll let you know it.

It really is a family. Many plan their only vacation trip around a live draft in order to draft and see friends they have met through the NFBC. Some, who have met at these drafts, now, stay in constant contact, friends for life.



If newbies have come here because they've conquered local, yahoo, or ESPN leagues, you're at the right place. The competition will be like making the jump from AA to the bigs.

It'll cost $1400 to see just how good you are. It'll cost a few hundred more dollars for satelites or slow drafts to test the waters.

But, the NFBC experience, the great customer service, and the making of friendships that may last a lifetime? That is all free.



Shill-

Somebody insists on calling Shawn a Shill(say that fast three times).

I called Shawn a shill, in jest afterward. It pisssed him off. So, I know the effect it must have on him, when somebody is serious. Words hurt, even when slung by a coward hiding behind a Boards monicker.

That said, if Shawn is in my league in Vegas, I'll call him a shill at the top of my lungs to throw him off his game

Seriously though, I just call Shawn, good.



Now, if after this post somebody wants to call me a shill, so be it.

I know Greg wasn't calling me a shill when I said Fanball was as stupid as me

I call 'em as I see them.

And if you're reading this, you're in the right place.

This is going to be a fantastic year.



[ February 16, 2011, 11:47 AM: Message edited by: DOUGHBOYS ]

Danny Boy,



If we had trades in the nfbc do you think we would get the Laroche and Beltran for Pujols type offers? I have always wondered... Also with the deeper format could you spend days trying to finalize a David Murphy for Aaron Cook type deal.



I have learned in the past few months that I love this community and game more than I love fantasy baseball. Dan- you are one of the main reasons why...

Could not agree more Dough. I am in a local league that we do have trades, but I know the other 11 guys and we all talk and can vote the trades down if needed. The NFBC is not the place for trades.

You also nailed it on the customer service. Try to get the guys who run anything to email you back once. Here at the NFBC you get answers back quick and straight facts, no fluff.

I first played in the Main in Chicago in 2009 after reading about it in a magazine and played in just 1 - $375 Slow last year and now I am in 3 Slows this year (the $1000 Slow was my idea ) and got invited into a NFBC Keeper League this year by some great guys and I can't wait for it to start!

This is a place for great baseball chat, the greatest fantasy baseball players and just great people.

The long and the short of what I am saying is, I am proud to be part of the NFBC, I wish I would have found it earlier, and I am not going anywhere because this is where its at!

2011 Will Be An Awesome Year!

The year after I first joined the NFBC, I quit my local leagues so I could play more leagues here. I gave up easier competition and 100% payouts to invest more in a game against the best there is.



I've said this before and I'll say it again. This is my favorite contest of my favorite hobby. I'll play here as long as it's around and I'm able.



What sets this place apart are the people involved. More than just the talent they possess, the passion they have for this game is transparant in message board posts, conversations at live drafts, and the way they battle to the end in each and every league they're in. From Greg & Tom at the top, to you Dan, to so many others that are a part of this community, the passion for this contest and the love for the game always comes through.



It's addicting.



[ February 16, 2011, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: Glenneration X ]

What Would Grady Anderson Do?

Originally posted by King of Queens:

What Would Grady Anderson Do? Beat the cindy out of all of us.

Shill

Last year was my first in the NFBC. I certainly did not do as well as I expected. However as mentioned in this thread already the competition is exceptional and hopefully a years experience will help improve future results.



The "no trades" rule is usually very unpopular with fantasy players. Although in this format popular or not it is a necessity. I would think everyone understands why.



Given that I have noticed quite a few of the slow draft leagues are "NO FAAB" leagues. I applaud this idea and hope that it is the leading wave of doing away with FAAB in all leagues.



Simply put there is no way a grand prize for multiple leagues can be based on individual leagues with different players pools available at different prices.



So far this year I have signed up for a satellite

league here, only to try to continue learning how to compete in the NFBC. But as badly as I wish to compete in the Main or DPLive formats I can't get over the FAAB issue. If "no trades" is good for the NFBC then "no FAAB" should be an easy second step.