Countdown to the NFBC

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:45 am

Love the fact you added Gary Carter to #8! When Dawson was in Montreal, he wore #10 because Carter already had #8! Thanks for the shout out Glenn, you have done your duty!

Gates · Post by **Gates** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:59 am

Winston's Empire wrote:Love the fact you added Gary Carter to #8! When Dawson was in Montreal, he wore #10 because Carter already had #8! Thanks for the shout out Glenn, you have done your duty!

Thanks again Glenn for adding Gary Carter's picture. The Kid was " the" face of the Expos franchise then and will always be remembered as one of the best catchers in the game.

Gaëtan

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:58 am

Only 7 Days, yes one more week, 'til the start of our NFBC live drafts and auctions!!

This year, I'll be starting my live draft season with a Super out in Mahwah, created by someone who shares the initials with the late great Mickey Mantle, Mikey "The Mouth" Massotto. Mantle has gone down in history as one of baseball's all time greatest players despite some personal flaws and demons. Massotto shares this as well with Mantle, no not the great player part

, but certainly Mikey's got more than his share of flaws and demons.

In all seriousness, Mikey deserves some serious credit here. He's pulled off something that not even Greg has managed to achieve in the 9 year history of the NFBC. He's brought together 15 players, all from the same region, to pony up some serious dough and put their skills up against each other in a Super.....each one of them there LIVE. Not only that, the players he's managed to recruit are some of the most revered and successful in our hobby, Jupinka, Magner, Gillis, Deterra, Fleming, Edelman, Thelen, Sousa, Anthony, Ericson, Lins, Mitlof, Perlmutter, Lemke, and on and on.....oh yeah, and Mikey will be there too.

Still you need to remember Mikey, greatness doesn't happen by association or because you're in the same room with greatness, you actually have to beat these guys.

All kidding aside, Mikey's done a great job here. Not only has he brought this group together, but has further added to the event feel of this league by obtaining a league trophy, league T-shirts, our own personal scantily dressed facilitator, as well as setting up post-draft dinner & drinks, and even creating a nice twist to the draft itself with Live "Iron Balls" KDS!!!

But still, as we get closer to the Inaugural MtM NY Metropolitan Invitational Super Event, it's time to stop thinking about the good time and partying we'll be doing.......

Or how we plan on chatting up the facilitator......

And get down to some serious preparation in the hopes of hitting a home run against this level of competition.....

Because none of us want to leave this league when it's all said and done with nothing but exhaustion and disappointment.

So once again, great great job Mikey. One week 'til I get to challenge myself against some of the best this contest has to offer.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:52 am

Only 6 Days left 'til we get to take our seats at the first live NFBC drafts and auctions of 2012.

There will be many great players ready to take their swings at these drafts.....

Some even with Hall of Fame caliber resumes.....

(This one's for Joe Money.

)

But when all is said and done for this season, only one of us can be called The Man.

Only 6 Days left 'til we start to find out who that will be.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:27 am

With only 5 Days left 'til the start of the NFBC live drafts and auctions, it's getting more and more difficult to keep from getting overexcited.....

Still we need to try to relax, because for those of us who can keep our cool and do well under the pressure.....

The big check could be waiting for us at the end.

Just 5 Days left 'til the excitement of walking into those live draft rooms is here.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:54 am

Only 4 Days left 'til the start of the NFBC live drafts and auctions.

The time for quiet preparation is over.....

Because in just those short few days, we'll be surrounded at draft tables by some of the greatest players in our game....

Where we'll put our skills up against theirs no matter how much success they've achieved in the past.....

To prove that we are just as great, and it our skills that they should be in awe of......

(Magner at the MtM with his trusty Polaroid in tow, asking me for yet another autographed picture before heading off to ravage the buffet table.

)

Only 4 Days left 'til those of us lucky enough to test our skills against the best get the opportunity to do so.
See you all Friday in Mahwah boys.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 4:59 am

Only 3 Days left 'til the NFBC live drafts and auctions......

Where we'll look to put together a roster of the best hitters......

With the best pitchers.......

(Hear that Massotto? Hopefully this year you've learned there are pitching categories also.

)

So when all is said and done.......

We'll be kings of the Fantasy Baseball world.

Only 3 Days 'til we start to find out who'll be crowned this year.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:23 am

I've said it before and I will say it again...an amazing set of posts here. Very enjoyable and really helped build the excitement. Thanks for the work my friend.

And they ain't never been nobody like the Babe!

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:49 am

Thanks Wayne, it was a blast putting together. Even the Mets-envy from the misguided Cubs, Phils, and Yanks fans who'd visit this thread added to the fun.

Now the real fun starts in just a few more days. Catch you in Vegas next week my friend.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:29 pm

Mets Envy?

Can you Mets Fans really be that in love with yourselfs and each other?

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 4:12 pm

Max, I think you posted that picture in the wrong forum. This is a fantasy baseball thread, not a thread about Max's fantasies.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 4:24 pm

Glenn your lucky that was the only picture I posted of your "Metro"politans!

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:06 am

Only 2 Days left 'til the NFBC live drafts and auctions and our next opportunity to win an NFBC Overall Championship.

What awaits those who become Champions?

Fame.....

Fortune.....

And ummmm, if you win enough of them......

Yeah....and some think it was winning another Championship that had Jeter smiling here.

Only 2 Days left 'til your next chance to achieve Fame, Fortune, and Minka Kelly.

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:34 am

glen- great job. i was thinking , as I watch wrights adp go into the 40's that you should consider drafting in chi town and st louis next year. plenty of ny metro area guys drafting in vegas and ny/nj to take Met guys way too high. i don't think you are good enough- like lindy is- to draft a stiff like wright in the 1st round, and spot the field a 1st round pick. I don't think wright or davis get drafted this weekend in st louis. Probably waiver wire guys for us. Wouldn't you love to get wright in round 10 or so? Just food for thought for next year.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:43 am

ONLY ONE MORE DAY!!!

Appropriately with the greatest play of the greatest season in the long great history of our national pastime

, our Countdown comes to its inevitable close. I've had a lot of fun with this NFBC preseason, more than with any preseason during my 3 year run with the contest. Posting these pictures for 100 (or errrr 101

) days, trash talking (or is it trash posting?

) with buds Max, Nelson, Massotto, Jupinka, Magner, the Anthony's, a few others, on this thread, the MtM thread, the 1000 slow thread, a few other threads

, taking part in great online drafts like the 1000 slow, the NFBCK, a Fast/Slow, hooking up with the MtM boys at First Pitch, following and then signing up last minute for wayyyyy too many drafts

, making plans for my first NFBC in Vegas, and on and on. It's been a blast of a preseason. Tomorrow though, the real fun starts. Tomorrow and over the next two weekends, I'll take part in the events that are the essence of the NFBC. The Live Drafts and Auctions, the High Stakes Leagues, the Overall Championships, and mostly, the Main Event. One or all of these are the reasons most of us are part of the NFBC. It's been a long wait, but it's finally here.

Good luck everyone in all your drafts and auctions, whether live or online, whether in Vegas, Mahwah, St. Louis, New York, Chicago, or on your laptop. The best part of our season is here. Enjoy it.

Cobb · Post by **Cobb** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:03 am

Glenneration X wrote:ONLY ONE MORE DAY!!!

Appropriately with the greatest play of the greatest season in the long great history of our national pastime , our Countdown comes to its inevitable close. I've had a lot of fun with this NFBC preseason, more than with any preseason during my 3 year run with the contest. Posting these pictures for 100 (or errrr 101 ) days, trash talking (or is it trash posting? ) with buds Max, Nelson, Massotto, Jupinka, Magner, the Anthony's, a few others, on this thread, the MtM thread, the 1000 slow thread, a few other threads , taking part in great online drafts like the 1000 slow, the NFBCK, a Fast/Slow, hooking up with the MtM boys at First Pitch, following and then signing up last minute for wayyyyy too many drafts , making plans for my first NFBC in Vegas, and on and on. It's been a blast of a preseason. Tomorrow though, the real fun starts. Tomorrow and over the next two weekends, I'll take part in the events that are the essence of the NFBC. The Live Drafts and Auctions, the High Stakes Leagues, the Overall Championships, and mostly, the Main Event. One or all of these are the reasons most of us are part of the NFBC. It's been a long wait, but it's finally here.

Good luck everyone in all your drafts and auctions, whether live or online, whether in Vegas, Mahwah, St. Louis, New York, Chicago, or on your laptop. The best part of our season is here. Enjoy it.

Great countdown Glenn, I really enjoyed it! Best of luck starting tomorrow. Despite you displaying me as a baby in a sling hanging from Sack, I do look forward to seeing you tomorrow

Besides, we know that in reality I tower over you anyway

See you soon bud!

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:45 am

Thanks Glenn for giving me a reason to go to the message boards every morning.Awesome job,good luck to ya,hope you still had time to get some prep work in.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:56 am

Great Countdown Glenn! Collectively, we all know you could have improved it with More Cubs ands less Mets, but your efforts and humor get you a pass this time!

Good luck in the MtM tomorrow and know I will be looking for the run down on that crazy event on Sat or Sun!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:13 am

Great stuff, Glenn.
Its become a Message Boards classic.
If I had a two thumbs up graemlin, you'd have it from me.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:39 am

Great job Glenn! The Countdown has been a lot of fun and created so much good
karma with everybody that took the time to check in everyday. The coolest thing
about the conclusion is that the time is upon us to make these picks for real.

Looking forward to tomorrow evening. Giving the CHIP a half a day in school, found
somebody to cover my scheduled shift. All systems go. See you tomorrow in
Mahwah. Safe travels...............at least until you sit DOWN to make that first selection!

Money · Post by **Money** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:32 am

GREAT job Glenn!!! I have no idea where the first click on my computer will take me tomorrow morning. I know where it's taken me the last 100 days. Thanks for taking the time.

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:49 am

Strong work Glenn ! Looks like you've got yourself an annual gig

btw, don't think I didn't notice who was the LAST guy to join my Online Champ. Lge

I guess one Anthony wasn't enough for ya to do battle w/, at least against me you don't hafta worry about Sack too (well I've got a little sack

)

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:05 pm

Glenneration X wrote:Only 7 Days, yes one more week, 'til the start of our NFBC live drafts and auctions!!

This year, I'll be starting my live draft season with a Super out in Mahwah, created by someone who shares the initials with the late great Mickey Mantle, Mikey "The Mouth" Massotto. Mantle has gone down in history as one of baseball's all time greatest players despite some personal flaws and demons. Massotto shares this as well with Mantle, no not the great player part , but certainly Mikey's got more than his share of flaws and demons.

In all seriousness, Mikey deserves some serious credit here. He's pulled off something that not even Greg has managed to achieve in the 9 year history of the NFBC. He's brought together 15 players, all from the same region, to pony up some serious dough and put their skills up against each other in a Super.....each one of them there LIVE. Not only that, the players he's managed to recruit are some of the most revered and successful in our hobby, Jupinka, Magner, Gillis, Deterra, Fleming, Edelman, Thelen, Sousa, Anthony, Ericson, Lins, Mitlof, Perlmutter, Lemke, and on and on.....oh yeah, and Mikey will be there too.

Still you need to remember Mikey, greatness doesn't happen by association or because you're in the same room with greatness, you actually have to beat these guys.

All kidding aside, Mikey's done a great job here. Not only has he brought this group together, but has further added to the event feel of this league by obtaining a league trophy, league T-shirts, our own personal scantily dressed facilitator, as well as setting up post-draft dinner & drinks, and even creating a nice twist to the draft itself with Live "Iron Balls" KDS!!! But still, as we get closer to the Inaugural MtM NY Metropolitan Invitational Super Event, it's time to stop thinking about the good time and partying we'll be doing.......

Or how we plan on chatting up the facilitator......

And get down to some serious preparation in the hopes of hitting a home run against this level of competition.....

Because none of us want to leave this league when it's all said and done with nothing but exhaustion and disappointment.

So once again, great great job Mikey. One week 'til I get to challenge myself against some of the best this contest has to offer.

Glenn,
I'm sorry that I missed this originally. All I can say is thanks. And all kidding aside, it is a dream come true come tomorrow to be able to be competing aainst the elite of the elite and truly a great bunch of guys who are as mutually fanatical about this game as we are. Looking forward to it like it's Christmas Day!

-MTM

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:27 pm

Thanks Guys, I really do appreciate it. And to the MtM boys, see you in Mahwah tomorrow!!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:49 pm

You know, Glenn, zero is a number too, right?

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