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Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:03 am**

The Las Vegas main event will be held at the Flamingo on Saturday, March 21st starting promptly at 10 a.m. PST with 11 leagues. Please be on time as all drafts will start exactly at the top of the hour. Here is the draft order for Las Vegas League 2:

LAS VEGAS LEAGUE 2

1. Kevin Schiller, Marina del Rey, California

2. Aaron J. Smith, Wakefield, Rhode Island

3. Nick Cassavetes, Los Angeles, California

4. Laurence Curtis, Mission Viejo, California

5. Michael Quackenbush, Fort Myers, Florida

6. Mike Cameron, Encinitas, California

7. Bradley Miller, Scottsdale, Arizona

8. Wayne Edwards, Duluth, Georgia

9. Charles Bennett, Spokane, Washington

10. Kyle Borth, Lawndale, California

11. Jules McLean, Los Angeles, California

12. Mike Martin/Gerry Dodson, University Heights, Ohio

13. Brian Yamanouchi, Danvers, Massachusetts

14. Kevin Dukescherer, San Diego, California

15. Kenneth Jones, Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:15 am**

Looks like a pretty strong line-up. Like most, I wanted the top four, but there are advantages to drafting in the middle.

Good luck everyone and here is hoping you all finish tied for second!

See you in Vegas!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:18 am**

Wow, drafting out of the #1 hole...but with very tough competition. Jules, KJ, and many others from California...definitely a West Coast league. Good luck to all.

[ March 13, 2009, 11:19 AM: Message edited by: Purple Helmets ]

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:23 am**

Preference #14 = slot #14

Time to get to work!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:28 am**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Preference #14 = slot #14

Time to get to work! #8 was my #8. Must have had a lot of 1-15 KDS's.

Looking forward to it Kevin. Now, if A-Rod is there for you at #14.....

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:32 am**

Truth be told I went 1-15, but was going to contact Greg yesterday to see if I could switch it to 8, 1-7, 9-15. I liked what would be there at 8 and thought it made sense to be right in the middle.

Then I decided let the chips fall where they may...but Wayne I obviously think you've got a great draft spot as well. KJ, looks like you can go with the A-Rod/Utley combo.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:36 am**

Originally posted by Purple Helmets:

KJ, looks like you can go with the A-Rod/Utley combo. All of nothing right out of the blocks, that would be interesting. On the other hand, you may be able to go Hanley-A-Rod !

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:41 am**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Preference #14 = slot #14

Time to get to work! Instant karma's gonna get you?

"Picking from the #1 slot along with 14 NFBC newbies who thought this was a Krause card collector's convention, KJ Duke."

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:42 am**

This league is really loaded...two people in the top 10 from the lifetime standings...Aaron Smith at #5 and Kyle Borth at #8. I better make the #1 pick count, and in truth right now I'm far from certain who I'll be picking. Time for more prep...

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:49 am**

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Preference #14 = slot #14

Time to get to work! Instant karma's gonna get you?

"Picking from the #1 slot along with 14 NFBC newbies who thought this was a Krause card collector's convention, KJ Duke." [/QUOTE]I'll embrace it now KOQ, just like you'll have to suck it up and accept #1.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:53 am**

Originally posted by Purple Helmets:

Truth be told I went 1-15, but was going to contact Greg yesterday to see if I could switch it to 8, 1-7, 9-15. I liked what would be there at 8 and thought it made sense to be right in the middle.

Then I decided let the chips fall where they may...but Wayne I obviously think you've got a great draft spot as well. Trade you!?

Good luck, Kevin. Keep your #1 quiet to make Aaron sweat a little bit!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:09 am**

I'm plotting a surprise for all from the back end of the draft, be ready for the unexpected.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:10 am**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I'm plotting a surprise for all from the back end of the draft, be ready for the unexpected.

Hmmmm...Lincecum and Santana, huh!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:17 am**

Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I'm plotting a surprise for all from the back end of the draft, be ready for the unexpected.

Hmmmm...Lincecum and Santana, huh!

[/QUOTE]Bang!

I said a surprise, not lunacy.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:17 am**

I LUV LV2 already, active on the MB!!!!

Glad to be in the same league as Nick again and glad he's not sitting next to me this year and he took/stole 4 guys from my last year!

11 was my #1 preference...hello curveball from the 11 hole!!!

KJ!!! Hi!!!! Always great to compete against you!!! I might need to pick your brain on bikes at some point on Saturday

Looking forward to meeting the folks I don't know...

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:35 am**

Interesting league. While i expect LV1 to be nothing but 100 mph heat all day this league looks like curves,changeups,sliders,high heat with maybe a knuckle ball mixed in. Have fun with this one guys.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:37 am**

Originally posted by RedRyder:

I LUV LV2 already, active on the MB!!!!

Glad to be in the same league as Nick again and glad he's not sitting next to me this year and he took/stole 4 guys from my last year!

11 was my #1 preference...hello curveball from the 11 hole!!!

KJ!!! Hi!!!! Always great to compete against you!!! I might need to pick your brain on bikes at some point on Saturday

Looking forward to meeting the folks I don't know... Hi Jules, good to see you're squeezing the event in between your travels. Bike sounds good, maybe I should rent a Harley for the weekend and drive over.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:47 am**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by RedRyder:

I LUV LV2 already, active on the MB!!!!

Glad to be in the same league as Nick again and glad he's not sitting next to me this year and he took/stole 4 guys from my last year!

11 was my #1 preference...hello curveball from the 11 hole!!!

KJ!!! Hi!!!! Always great to compete against you!!! I might need to pick your brain on bikes at some point on Saturday

Looking forward to meeting the folks I don't know... Hi Jules, good to see you're squeezing the event in between your travels. Bike sounds good, maybe I should rent a Harley for the weekend and drive over.

[/QUOTE]I'm so glad I opted out of the phone league!!!!

I am hoping to get to a Harley dealer this weekend for a little recon work!!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:01 am**

So who to take at #1? I can tell you that if the draft were held today, I wouldn't be taking Hanley. Just excited to see what Jules has planned as a curveball at #11.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:38 am**

Hey Wayne

Good luck in what looks like a tough league. 8 is not too bad. I will try to take care of Mark in NY6 Dave got a #4 which is nice. I got an 11 which I am happy with. Say hello to Dave and Mike for me and good luck

Marty

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:22 pm**

Kevin, # 1 pick second year in a row! Need to make more use of that pick than last year. You've got a tough bunch to handle. R.Z.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:35 pm**

Originally posted by RedRyder:

I am hoping to get to a Harley dealer this weekend for a little recon work!! Check out a Victory dealership if you have the time too; one of the best run companies around and a better quality cruiser in terms of perf/reliability (and they look cool and are priced better). I love Harleys too, but depending on what's most important to you, Victory is the other bike to check out.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:05 pm**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by RedRyder:

I am hoping to get to a Harley dealer this weekend for a little recon work!! Check out a Victory dealership if you have the time too; one of the best run companies around and a better quality cruiser in terms of perf/reliability (and they look cool and are priced better). I love Harleys too, but depending on what's most important to you, Victory is the other bike to check out. [/QUOTE]Thanks KJ! I'm not married to the Harley brand, so I will check out Victory's too! Especially if they are better!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:24 pm**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Edwards Kings:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I'm plotting a surprise for all from the back end of the draft, be ready for the unexpected.

Hmmmm...Lincecum and Santana, huh!

[/QUOTE]Bang!

I said a surprise, not lunacy. [/QUOTE]Well, I can promise no suprises from me. I am going to hope for (but not plan for) some leavings by those just ahead of me. If someone drops, I'll be waiting......

[ March 13, 2009, 09:25 PM: Message edited by: Edwards Kings ]

Posted: **Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:27 pm**

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by RedRyder:

I am hoping to get to a Harley dealer this weekend for a little recon work!! Check out a Victory dealership if you have the time too; one of the best run companies around and a better quality cruiser in terms of perf/reliability (and they look cool and are priced better). I love Harleys too, but depending on what's most important to you, Victory is the other bike to check out. [/QUOTE]I fell in love KJ!!! Proud owner of a Kingpin Tour!