Live Draft Procedure

devilznj · Post by **devilznj** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:38 pm

I was in NY 7 also - our draft was very slow, so taking a break you could actually go check out other leagues and see what was happening 2 rounds ahead of us.

Don't see what the big deal is - just stay away from the tables - I don't want someone on my shoulder making comments while we are actually drafting.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:10 pm

Originally posted by :

I was tied for 6th in my league with 90.5. I am not saying that it helps or doesn't help to look at draft boards. If I didn't see Bonds picked in those other leagues, I probably wouldn't have taken him, so it actually hurt me. Since 75% or so of the other leagues picked him, I thought what the heck. I was in NY7. Viper posted above was in my league. Are you playing this year?

[ February 24, 2006, 07:10 PM: Message edited by: CC's Desperados ]

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:20 pm

Originally posted by :

I was tied for 6th in my league with 90.5. I am not saying that it helps or doesn't help to look at draft boards. If I didn't see Bonds picked in those other leagues, I probably wouldn't have taken him, so it actually hurt me. Since 75% or so of the other leagues picked him, I thought what the heck. I was in NY7. Viper posted above was in my league. Nice finish, but this doesn't help at all as you have noticed. Since Day 1, every draft is its own beast and each has its unique runs at different times.

IMO, it can't help at all. It can only throw you off YOUR draft.

Snord35 · Post by **Snord35** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:33 pm

My 2 cents

I remember people looking over the draft while it was going, I did not care for that much. Also some people had a runner who would go around and report back to tell where so and so went in the other drafts. It might help or it might not but I don't care for it. The only time it might help is if you see a sleeper on your list that was taken in round 17 in one draft and think to yourself that you better jump on him right away.

When we had our 2 breaks I took a look at the other drafts just to see how some guys were doing. I think that is fine. I just don't care for the guys who have someone watching drafts to help them in the draft.

Hangtown · Post by **Hangtown** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:28 pm

Originally posted by nydownunder:

quote:Originally posted by Hangtown:

Thanks Wayne, That helps because my wife will be helping me at the draft and she doesn't know anything about baseball. In fact, she doesn't want to do it...

Hooters now provides similar Fantasy Draft services. You get your pick of High School Drop Out, High School Grad, or Single mother of two. Part of the service includes getting you food and drinks during the drfat. They might not add any value to your draft, but they will certainly distract the other managers in your league.

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Originally posted by viper:

On the original topic, you do have time during the draft but having a co-manager may be the best $100 you will spend in the event. Personally, I would recommend against trying to run the draft from your laptop. I am a computer person but data entry takes too long. I set up shared duties with my son on who was doing what. We both stayed busy enough. I actually thought about the "hooters" distraction theory for a moment... and decided to go with the clerical support!!!

I was doing a mock draft trying to keep up using a single "overall" list and it just didn't work. This is great stuff indeed and I am impressed with all of the suggestions and confidence builders. It sounds like we won't have a problem keeping up in a live draft and I am looking forward to meeting some of you in Vegas!! Thanks

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:53 pm

Originally posted by Hangtown:

quote:Originally posted by nydownunder:

quote:Originally posted by Hangtown:

Thanks Wayne, That helps because my wife will be helping me at the draft and she doesn't know anything about baseball. In fact, she doesn't want to do it...

Hooters now provides similar Fantasy Draft services. You get your pick of High School Drop Out, High School Grad, or Single mother of two. Part of the service includes getting you food and drinks during the drfat. They might not add any value to your draft, but they will certainly distract the other managers in your league.

[/QUOTE]-----VS------

Originally posted by viper:

On the original topic, you do have time during the draft but having a co-manager may be the best $100 you will spend in the event. Personally, I would recommend against trying to run the draft from your laptop. I am a computer person but data entry takes too long. I set up shared duties with my son on who was doing what. We both stayed busy enough. I actually thought about the "hooters" distraction theory for a moment... and decided to go with the clerical support!!!

I was doing a mock draft trying to keep up using a single "overall" list and it just didn't work. This is great stuff indeed and I am impressed with all of the suggestions and confidence builders. It sounds like we won't have a problem keeping up in a live draft and I am looking forward to meeting some of you in Vegas!! Thanks [/QUOTE]No offense Hangtown, but this thread reminds me of trying to teach your wife how to golf. The first time she can't find someone on your list, I'm headed for the hills!

Hangtown · Post by **Hangtown** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:52 am

Originally posted by UFS:

No offense Hangtown, but this thread reminds me of trying to teach your wife how to golf. The first time she can't find someone on your list, I'm headed for the hills!

LOL, exactly, she's acting real scared and has been saying I better not yell at her...

:rolleyes: Me Yell?!!!

viper · Post by **viper** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:08 am

It is good to have a son helping you who does multiple leagues, both roto and auction. I pretty much handled the master hitting list and he does the pitchers and category situations. And while I am looking at potential choices, he is watching how others are drafting. In NY7 we had TWO teams doing a relief pitcher strategy. He advised me of what appeared to be happening in round 6.

[ February 25, 2006, 04:08 PM: Message edited by: viper ]

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:30 pm

I'd like to throw in my two cents about a problem we had with our draft last year (LV7). The person who ran our draft would walk up to each person and ask for his pick. Then, he would either not repeat the pick or repeat it inaudibly. This was a real problem as those of us far away from the board did not always know which player was being called and it detracted from my enjoyment of the event immensely. In fact we could often hear draft administrators from other tables calling out names (not a problem) while we could not hear our own (problem). Several of us talked to him about this during the break, but he did not change. Part of the problem was that he seemed unfamiliar with the players and didn't know how to pronounce their names correctly. He had to ask for Mariano Rivera's name to be repeated like four times.

Please take steps to ensure this kind of thing does not happen again.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:16 pm

Originally posted by bjoak:

I'd like to throw in my two cents about a problem we had with our draft last year (LV7). The person who ran our draft would walk up to each person and ask for his pick. Then, he would either not repeat the pick or repeat it inaudibly. This was a real problem as those of us far away from the board did not always know which player was being called and it detracted from my enjoyment of the event immensely. In fact we could often hear draft administrators from other tables calling out names (not a problem) while we could not hear our own (problem). Several of us talked to him about this during the break, but he did not change. Part of the problem was that he seemed unfamiliar with the players and didn't know how to pronounce their names correctly. He had to ask for Mariano Rivera's name to be repeated like four times.

Please take steps to ensure this kind of thing does not happen again. I heard that he knew the players just could not believe you were drafting them so early, so he assumed he heard it wrong. Come on Brian I at least had to jab you a little since we have now drafted and have to wait 6 weeks.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:11 pm

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

Come on Brian I at least had to jab you a little since we have now drafted and have to wait 6 weeks. So who was this year's Ben Sheets?

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:54 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

Come on Brian I at least had to jab you a little since we have now drafted and have to wait 6 weeks. So who was this year's Ben Sheets? [/QUOTE]I will tell you on March 19th.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:29 pm

[ February 26, 2006, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: bjoak ]

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:31 pm

Originally posted by bjoak:

I'd like to throw in my two cents about a problem we had with our draft last year (LV7). The person who ran our draft would walk up to each person and ask for his pick. Then, he would either not repeat the pick or repeat it inaudibly. This was a real problem as those of us far away from the board did not always know which player was being called and it detracted from my enjoyment of the event immensely. In fact we could often hear draft administrators from other tables calling out names (not a problem) while we could not hear our own (problem). Several of us talked to him about this during the break, but he did not change. Part of the problem was that he seemed unfamiliar with the players and didn't know how to pronounce their names correctly. He had to ask for Mariano Rivera's name to be repeated like four times.

Please take steps to ensure this kind of thing does not happen again. Let's make sure this doesn't get lost before Greg/Tom get to see it. It's important.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:19 am

Originally posted by bjoak:

quote:Originally posted by bjoak:

I'd like to throw in my two cents about a problem we had with our draft last year (LV7). The person who ran our draft would walk up to each person and ask for his pick. Then, he would either not repeat the pick or repeat it inaudibly. This was a real problem as those of us far away from the board did not always know which player was being called and it detracted from my enjoyment of the event immensely. In fact we could often hear draft administrators from other tables calling out names (not a problem) while we could not hear our own (problem). Several of us talked to him about this during the break, but he did not change. Part of the problem was that he seemed unfamiliar with the players and didn't know how to pronounce their names correctly. He had to ask for Mariano Rivera's name to be repeated like four times.

Please take steps to ensure this kind of thing does not happen again. Let's make sure this doesn't get lost before Greg/Tom get to see it. It's important. [/QUOTE]If you have any problems during the draft, come up to me and I'll switch the facilitators if I have to. We plan on being overstaffed in Vegas this year, so this shouldn't be a problem. If the facilitator isn't up to par, you know I'll do something about it. I walk the floor during the entire draft, so just grab me or another KP official and we'll get it done.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:54 am

Great! Thanks!

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:29 am

Originally posted by bjoak:

I'm beginning to think he will spend half the year on the dl like Sheets, too, but then so will your guy, Rockwell. Like Rich Harden?

[ February 26, 2006, 07:12 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:58 am

gone!

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JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:39 am

[ February 26, 2006, 02:51 PM: Message edited by: UFS ]

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:15 am

Originally posted by UFS:

Very well said John

Ballfour · Post by **Ballfour** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:28 am

Hangtown, I've had my wife help me in drafts for years including last years NFBC. I've found that she's the perfect draft partner. She's great at marking things off lists.(must be all that shopping experience) She doesn't know one player from the other (she thinks Coco Crisp is a cereal.... oh wait a minute it is.) So she never tells me who I should pick. She doesn't drink. (one more drink ticket for me!) And after every draft she ALWAYS thinks I have the best team. ( this helps me to keep the illusion alive at least till the season starts). Also we're using her bonus from work to pay the entry fee this year. God I love that woman.

Hangtown · Post by **Hangtown** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:33 am

Originally posted by Ballfour:

Hangtown, I've had my wife help me in drafts for years including last years NFBC. I've found that she's the perfect draft partner. She's great at marking things off lists.(must be all that shopping experience) She doesn't know one player from the other (she thinks Coco Crisp is a cereal.... oh wait a minute it is.) So she never tells me who I should pick. She doesn't drink. (one more drink ticket for me!) And after every draft she ALWAYS thinks I have the best team. ( this helps me to keep the illusion alive at least till the season starts). Also we're using her bonus from work to pay the entry fee this year. God I love that woman.

We've decided to stay at the Holiday Inn Express for a few nights before the main event and

she wants me to drink Guinness at the

draft .............

........................Brilliant!!!

Ballfour · Post by **Ballfour** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:03 pm

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!