slow draft rule change

Cooperstown · Post by **Cooperstown** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:43 am

Though its highly unlikely the players taken in round 45 will do much in the way of deciding any contests, it is only fair there be an even number of rounds. It makes it more fair for the owners in the 8-15 slots. Therefore, I propose adding a 46th round to these drafts. That way I can take a 9th catcher.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:10 am

COOPS! He lives!

Saw your name show up on the sign up board. Welcome back, buddy! How was your cold, hard winter in Houston!

Cooperstown · Post by **Cooperstown** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:20 am

I do live. Thought about you when that Houston company you saw went Chapter 11. Good thing you didn't take the bait.

Last year was a baseball waste. A well planned draft that didn't draft according to plan, coupled with a lot of business travel. Here's hoping a better year awaits.

I see you're going to Vegas this year. Hmmmm, afraid of Chicago, where all the real competition is.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:30 am

Originally posted by Cooperstown:

Though its highly unlikely the players taken in round 45 will do much in the way of deciding any contests, it is only fair there be an even number of rounds. It makes it more fair for the owners in the 8-15 slots. Therefore, I propose adding a 46th round to these drafts. That way I can take a 9th catcher. Maybe we need to add 5 rounds to any slow draft that is done before March 1st. There are so many question marks that it would be nice to add a couple of more names just in case.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:37 am

Maybe it should be cut back to 35 rounds. Just to see the bloodbath of a season that will ensue.

Cooperstown · Post by **Cooperstown** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:43 am

Just make sure it's an even number of rounds, but I like the extra. It's a delicate balance between prospects and bench players. Too many prospects could blow your season. Love the strategy in these formats, which are really Draft Champion type leagues.

colorado · Post by **colorado** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:44 am

I am currently in a slow draft. What is the process for selecting unlisted players? Thanks for any input.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:47 am

Originally posted by Cooperstown:

I do live. Thought about you when that Houston company you saw went Chapter 11. Good thing you didn't take the bait.

Last year was a baseball waste. A well planned draft that didn't draft according to plan, coupled with a lot of business travel. Here's hoping a better year awaits.

I see you're going to Vegas this year. Hmmmm, afraid of Chicago, where all the real competition is. You are right about that company. First, they were taken private, then went belly up. Surprising in that they looked VERY healthy.

Anyway, sorry about last year and you are damn right! The last time I was in Chicago you guys TAGGED me!

Naah...really it has just been a long time since I sat down at a card table and I decided to see if I still had the "majic"!

Anyway, don't be a stranger and good luck!

[ February 11, 2009, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: Edwards Kings ]

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:49 am

Originally posted by colorado:

I am currently in a slow draft. What is the process for selecting unlisted players? Thanks for any input. Select placeholder and tell the commish who you want.

colorado · Post by **colorado** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:53 am

Thanks Doughboy!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:14 am

Originally posted by Cooperstown:

Though its highly unlikely the players taken in round 45 will do much in the way of deciding any contests, it is only fair there be an even number of rounds. It makes it more fair for the owners in the 8-15 slots. Therefore, I propose adding a 46th round to these drafts. That way I can take a 9th catcher. Implement 45RR, problem solved.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:25 am

I like just add a round.

Liquidhippo · Post by **Liquidhippo** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:27 am

46 is good, 50 is even better.

pinstripepower · Post by **pinstripepower** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:44 am

IT would have been nice to know? what placeholder stood for before my draft was over I "asked a question" to MDC just yesterday o-well maybe a FYI in the future to let people like me know YA KNOW!!!!!!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:13 am

Originally posted by pinstripepower:

IT would have been nice to know? what placeholder stood for before my draft was over I "asked a question" to MDC just yesterday o-well maybe a FYI in the future to let people like me know YA KNOW!!!!!! Any questions that you have, will most likely be answered within the hour on these Boards.

Thunder · Post by **Thunder** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:28 pm

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

Maybe it should be cut back to 35 rounds. Just to see the bloodbath of a season that will ensue. and then do a supplemental slow draft in june or july for 5-10 rounds.