Our Last Chat Before The Event

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:35 am

Originally posted by chris schinker:

what's a good good magazine to buy so i can get caught up before the draft? Farmers Almanac....I hear that is what GG and all the other "Pros" use!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:36 am

Thanks JFK, I forgot to add the info about the event at the hotel. There will be plenty of signs pointing you in the right direction, but in case you get lost or anything just ask the folks at the front desk. They'll know all about our event and will be able to point you in the right direction.

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:42 am

Tom,

Everything ironed out with Upper Deck and the Weekly Prizes?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:44 am

Not yet. Right now the only guarantee we have for weekly prizes is from Steiner Sports.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:56 am

The mixed auctions are posted. Quick work, thx Tom & Greg !

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:38 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

I think that would be an excellent idea, Gordon. Also make sure you have something to give everyone who stops by as a token of your appreciation. i was going to pass out a document that contained the 5 bigeest draft day losers. do you think people would value that?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:39 am

I think any information you pass out would be greatly appreciated, Gordon.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:40 am

Originally posted by TheKing:

How about some sleeper chat? Gordon, what's the latest? Aaron Rowand left yesterday's game after just two innings because he felt a ''twinge'' in his left quadriceps while running.

Javy Lopez sat out yesterday's game with an injury.

Alex Sanchez misplayed a fly ball in yesterday's game against the Mets.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:43 am

Originally posted by Dyv:

My recommendation would be to use a phone.

Sorry to get overly creative and all... but if I got stuck in the wrong airport on the way travelling to Vegas I'd just grab as private a place I could with a phone and my cheatsheets and have at it. if that were allowed, i'll just stay home and call in my draft. save all the travel fees. you're either at the draft table or else KP drafts off their cheatsheet.

tom - you aren't going to allow any "phone" picks, are you?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:05 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Looking forward to having a drink with your GG. i noticed the wording of your post. did someone let the secret you about me bringing the Gekko Girls (GG)??? maybe i'll post their pic if you are good

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:07 am

Originally posted by J.F.K.:

bjoak, from the main entrance at the Rio, go straight to the back of the casino, look left and you should see the 'convention center' signs .... you'll go down 2-3 long hall ways (past a restaurant) ... it'll almost look like you're lost, but surely you'll see others with their laptops, notebooks, and such in tow.

If you see someone that looks like Danny Devito on PCP, that's Dyv. Apparently we need one more assassinated JFK...

I'll be looking for you and your Iowa hat, funny man

Dyv

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:15 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

Thanks JFK, I forgot to add the info about the event at the hotel. There will be plenty of signs pointing you in the right direction, but in case you get lost or anything just ask the folks at the front desk. They'll know all about our event and will be able to point you in the right direction. At the RIO, follow the directions to the business center or ask any casino employee to point you the right way. The business center is on the way to the draft rooms... if you get down the correct hallway just keep going until you see the signs for the event. Maybe a 5 minute walk off the casino floor?

Dyv

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:29 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

tom - you aren't going to allow any "phone" picks, are you? what happened to the "chat" part of this thread?

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:47 am

I can't believe I have to work for the next 3 days until the fun starts. At least I have today off. Don't the rest of you do anything, or are you, like, professional fantasy baseball players? I want to hear from those who do tons of posting from work. That's outstanding.

[ March 14, 2005, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: bjoak ]

LB Big Richards · Post by **LB Big Richards** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:09 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by TheKing:

How about some sleeper chat? Gordon, what's the latest? Aaron Rowand left yesterday's game after just two innings because he felt a ''twinge'' in his left quadriceps while running.

Javy Lopez sat out yesterday's game with an injury.

Alex Sanchez misplayed a fly ball in yesterday's game against the Mets. [/QUOTE]Shouldn't you acknowledge rotoworld.com everytime you post one of these?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:25 am

Originally posted by LB Big Richards:

Shouldn't you acknowledge rotoworld.com everytime you post one of these?

Nationals' pitcher Esteban Loaiza threw five good innings and gave up two runs on five hits against the Orioles on Sunday. He struck out four and walked none on 77 pitches, including 52 for strikes.

Walter Sobczak · Post by **Walter Sobczak** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:49 am

Hot from Rotowire:

Walter and co-owner will be delivering a beatdown of biblical proportions in the NFBC this year so everybody else might as well tighten their velcro shoes, grab an extra case of Jolt cola, cancel their 13 hour D&D campaign in mom's basement, and email your online "supermodel" girlfriend (that you obsessively lie to about your looks/job/car/home) that you wont be able to chat with her from 8:30 pm until 4:15 every morning.

So good luck to everybody winning whats left in our wake. Remember second place is FIRST loser!

Oh yeah, hold my trophy while I kiss your girlfriend!

*Re-inventing the run-on sentnce at the grammar rodeo!

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:22 pm

I've decided to change directions mid draft week...

...rather than formulating a top notch plan that considers other teams needs/tendencies/runs on players...nor category dominating theories, or balanced attacks...

...instead...just now...I've decided my brain is full...and I will commence to satisfying my creativity with a few PRE-DRAFT cocktails...and let my gut guide me through this beast.

...I'll later turn things over to the brain for FA bids and roster adjustments in season.

I'm gonna zig while everyone zags...and show you can both enjoy yourself in a party mood...have a few drinks...laugh...and STILL beat all the sober number chunchers!

LONG LIVE DRAFT DAY PARTYING!

~Lance

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:22 pm

Originally posted by bjoak:

I'm prepared for the draft but not really the trip. Where can I find the schedule for Friday and where do I go once I get to the Rio. Seems like there's always a big line to talk to a desk clerk or someone. Is there some designated area I should be looking for?

Also, is there a number to call if we have to reach you guys (the administrators) in case of an emergency? We are in Brasilia 6&7 of the Convention Center Friday and Saturday. Head for the convention Center at the Rio and after a long walk you'll find us in Brasilia 6&7.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:24 pm

Originally posted by Joe Sambito:

Tom,

Everything ironed out with Upper Deck and the Weekly Prizes? Yes, this is ironed out. We just don't have the list from them, but they have agreed to provide 26 autographed memorabilia items again. I will get the list from their rep this week at the Fantasy Sports Trade Conference and we'll post the list soon. But trust me, this is done.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:25 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

The mixed auctions are posted. Quick work, thx Tom & Greg ! KJ, never doubt us. Everyone just should have a little more patience and all will work out. It always does.

I guess having three kids has made me more patient than most of you!

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:31 pm

I've decided to change directions mid draft week...

...rather than formulating a top notch plan that considers other teams needs/tendencies/runs on players...nor category dominating theories, or balanced attacks...

If your plan is to worry more about other teams than your own, it is probably for the best that you change philosophies.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:13 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

The mixed auctions are posted. Quick work, thx Tom & Greg ! KJ, never doubt us. Everyone just should have a little more patience and all will work out. It always does.

I guess having three kids has made me more patient than most of you!

[/QUOTE]Oh, I never doubted you Greg. But patience is for the real world, it has no place in fantasy baseball.