2012 NFBC Diamond League IS NOW FULL!!

[Greg Ambrosius]

I know that we're not officially taking signups yet for any NFBC leagues in 2012, but I did reach out to last year's NFBC Diamond League owners this week to give them first dibs on returning to this private league. These 15 owners built this league in 2010 and so they get first crack at securing spots for 2012. All they have to do is respond to me via email by Nov. 30th and their spot will be secure. No payment is needed for this league until early March.



The email invitation went out on Monday night and already we have seven spots secured. That leaves us with EIGHT SPOTS LEFT!!! Nice job all. The draft will be held on Sunday, April 1st at the Bellagio in Las Vegas at 10 am PT. It should be a lot of fun.



Here's a look at the current signup list. To secure a spot just email me at [email protected]. If you didn't compete in this league last year and would like to compete in 2012 just shoot me an email. I know of at least 1-2 owners who won't be back in 2012, so spots are definitely available. An email will get you on the invitation list. Thanks all.



NFBC Diamond League

Las Vegas, Bellagio

Sunday, April 1, 2012, 10 am PT

1. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey

2. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Islande

3. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec

4. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia

5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware

6. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California

7. KJ Duke, San Diego, California

8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky

9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California

10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Ontario

11. Nick Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska
13. Robert Particelli, Berwynn Pennsylvania
14. Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York
15. Glenn Schroter, Whitestone, New York



[ November 02, 2011, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

[Greg Ambrosius]

We now have ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT in the NFBC Diamond League as Kevin Kirves of Lexington, Kentucky will take one of the open spots. Kevin won the NFBC Ultimate Auction League last year and that $40,000 grand prize, which he just received this week. He was paid in full by us, but unfortunately he wasn't paid yet in another contest where he won the overall grand prize. Sorry to hear that Kevin, but stick with us and you'll be fine...as long as you keep winning! Welcome aboard.



Great start to the 2012 season everyone. This should be fun.

[Greg Ambrosius]

We now have ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT in the NFBC Diamond League as defending champion Jim Ferrari of San Diego, California is back. Jim needs a tax writeoff after winning the Diamond League and placing in the NFBC Ultimate Auction League. GREAT JOB Jim and congrats on the $75,000 first place prize in this league. That's almost like winning the Main Event (except for the entry fee!!!!). Glad to have you back.



We're closing in on a full league already. All of last year's participants have until Nov. 30th to secure a spot, so thanks all. Stay in touch and good luck all.

[Greg Ambrosius]

I'm glad to announce that we now have ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT for the 3rd annual NFBC Diamond League. Rob Silver of Toronto, Ontario is returning for a third straight season, giving us 10 members back in 2012. This event will take place on Sunday, April 1st at 10 am PST at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Great stuff. We'll give the remaining 5 owners until Nov. 30th to secure their spot and then after that we'll open it up to all members. Thanks all.



The list of Diamond League members has been updated in the first post of this thread.

[Greg Ambrosius]

We now have FOUR SPOTS LEFT for the NFBC Diamond League and have a few more returning members considering a return. Let's welcome Nick Cassavetes of Los Angeles, California back for a third straight season of the Diamond League as our famous actor/director will be teaming up with Eric Price again on April 1st at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Welcome back guys.



Okay, we're closing in on a full league in the Diamond League. Welcome back all. FIVE MONTHS until Draft Day!!! Here's the current lineup card:



NFBC Diamond League

Las Vegas, Bellagio

Sunday, April 1, 2012, 10 am PT

1. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey

2. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Islande

3. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec

4. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia

5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware

6. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California

7. KJ Duke, San Diego, California

8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky

9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California

10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Ontario

11. Nick Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California

[Greg Ambrosius]

Just a heads up that we now have ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT for the NFBC Diamond League as Chad Schroeder of Omaha, Nebraska is securing a spot in this April 1st event in Las Vegas. This is the only Diamond League we'll be offering this year, so if you still have interest in this contest let me know via email and I'll secure your spot. First place is worth $75,000 within the league and we pay down four spots with fourth place earning back their $10,000 entry fee. This is always a lot of fun and a great, great league with some of the best owners in our contest.

Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list for the Diamond League:

NFBC DIAMOND LEAGUE
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio, Las Vegas
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. PST
1. KJ Duke, San Diego, California
2. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California
3. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia
4. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Island
5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware
6. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey
7. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec
8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky
9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California
10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Canada
11. Nic Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska

[Hells Satans]

Sign me up. As long as I can get to Vegas that weekend, I'm in.

[Greg Ambrosius]

Sign me up. As long as I can get to Vegas that weekend, I'm in.

Awesome Bob. It would be great to meet you for the first time and trust me you'll love this league. Your spot is tentatively secured and if anything changes let me know. We're closing in on 15 owners now and I have a feeling this will be sold out before you know it. Great stuff.

Here's where we're at now:

NFBC DIAMOND LEAGUE
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio, Las Vegas
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. PST
1. KJ Duke, San Diego, California
2. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California
3. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia
4. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Island
5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware
6. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey
7. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec
8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky
9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California
10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Canada
11. Nic Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska
13. Robert Particelli, Berwynn Pennsylvania

[Greg Ambrosius]

Oh boy am I going to have a party in Las Vegas!!! First I get to meet Robert Particelli for the first time and now I'm going to get to meet Glenn Lowy for the first time!!! How exciting is that. Eat your heart out Tom!!!

The boys are coming out West because they know the Bellagio is the best venue we have and I'm the best host we have!! Corona's will be flowing in Las Vegas. Now let's fill up this Diamond League and be done with it. Glenn Lowy has secured one of the last spots and I know this final spot will go quickly. In fact, I feel a phone call coming in now!! Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list:

NFBC DIAMOND LEAGUE
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio, Las Vegas
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. PST
1. KJ Duke, San Diego, California
2. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California
3. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia
4. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Island
5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware
6. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey
7. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec
8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky
9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California
10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Canada
11. Nic Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska
13. Robert Particelli, Berwynn Pennsylvania
14. Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York

[751542]

wow, what a great day. i finally get to meet a guy who seems to be one of the funnest/nicest/sharpest guys on the boards! glenn seems to be someone i truly would enjoy drafting against live, as well as, having quite a few beers with afterwards. a great addition to the diamond league!

[Glenneration X]

Thanks Greg, Rick, I can't wait to finally meet you guys as well. Tom and the New York gang are a great bunch of guys to hang out with and draft against. It's time however for me to meet other great guys who I feel like I know already from these boards but have yet to meet in person. I really look forward to it. Plus with Jupinka & Particelli also signed up, there'll be other familiar NY faces to make it feel like home.

I also can't wait to take part in the premier single league live fantasy baseball draft around. I've had my eye on this league since its creation two years ago. Unfortunately you Vegas boys have kept all the fun to yourselves.
It's taken me a couple seasons, but I'm finally in and it's a rush just knowing I'll be a part of it.

I haven't been to Vegas since my son was born four years ago. I miss it. I can not wait.

[Quahogs]

This is not exactly what I had on my Christmas list... this very tough contest just became even more so with those 2 last adds. But it'll be fun seeing you two out there regardless

[Greg Ambrosius]

I'm happy to report that we now have all 15 spots secured for the 3rd annual NFBC Diamond League!! Not a bad accomplishment before Christmas!!! Thanks all.

Glenn Schroter is returning to the Diamond League and taking the last spot. Welcome back Glenn. Here's the list of 15 Diamond League owners, who will convene on Sunday, April 1st at 10 am PT at the Bellagio Las Vegas. All 15 will be live and present in our special draft room:

NFBC DIAMOND LEAGUE
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio, Las Vegas
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. PST
1. KJ Duke, San Diego, California
2. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California
3. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia
4. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Island
5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware
6. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey
7. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec
8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky
9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California
10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Canada
11. Nic Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska
13. Robert Particelli, Berwynn Pennsylvania
14. Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York
15. Glenn Schroter, Whitestone, New York

[Hells Satans]

Looks like easy money.

[Greg Ambrosius]

Just a heads up that we have more interest in the NFBC Diamond League this year than we have spots in one league. So right now we are keeping a list of owners who are willing to be on standby and if somehow we were able to get a second Diamond League, well, okay, we'd run it. Thanks all. Here's the current signup list. If you have any interest in also being on standby for the Diamond League, just email me at [email protected]. Thanks:

NFBC DIAMOND LEAGUE
LAS VEGAS
Bellagio, Las Vegas
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. PST
1. KJ Duke, San Diego, California
2. Will Tyrer, Beverly Hills, California
3. Donn Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia
4. David DiDonato, Smithfield, Rhode Island
5. Rick Thomas, Lewes, Delaware
6. Stephen Jupinka, Waldwick, New Jersey
7. Peter Berall, Montreal, Quebec
8. Kevin Kirves, Lexington, Kentucky
9. Jim Ferrari, San Diego, California
10. Rob Silver, Toronto, Canada
11. Nic Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California
12. Chad Schroeder, Omaha, Nebraska
13. Robert Particelli, Berwyn, New York
14. Glenn Lowy, Farmingville, New York
15. Glenn Schroter, Whiteside, New York
16. Shawn Johnson -- would take a team
17. Ken Magner, Freehold, New Jersey
18. Andy Robinson, Columbus, Georgia

[751542]

wow, what diehards! looking forward to seeing you guys and improving on my pitiful 2011 performance!

[Greg Ambrosius]

We're going to make these 15 Diamond League owners stars in the fantasy baseball world, folks. I can't reveal the plans yet, but you're all going to be stars!!

We're trying to cook up some good things for all of our live events. A lot of things happening behind the scenes. STAY TUNED, but lots of fun ideas right now. I'm lovin' it and I know all of you will, too.

[Greg Ambrosius]

Just a heads up to all NFBC Diamond League owners: I am sending an email to the group now and would love to have an email response back to me by this weekend if you can. I need your feedback on something important and hope to move forward on these plans early next week if everyone approves. Thanks for your attention on this. Look for the email soon.