3rd Annual $1000 SLOW DRAFT

[Winston's Empire]

Well, here we go again for the NFBC 1000 SLOW DRAFT! All things will stay the same this year, but Gaetan is going to kinda take my spot and head it up for 2013. I am pulling back quite a bit this year on my fantasy baseball commitments due to time and am only doing 1 or 2 Smaller Slows and the NFBC Keeper League. I plan on jumping back into the mix for the 1000 Slow again next year, but just don't have time to study now or follow my teams during the year as I wish I could.
Anyways, here is the list as it stands and Gaetan will take it from here!

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Kris Carroll
13. Bruce Bevacqua
14. Max Ogden
15. Glenn Lowy

[Greg Ambrosius]

I'll contact all of last year's participants early next week to see if they will return, but we already added one new person in Dave Borsyiak. If anyone from last year's league wants to retain their spot for this season, just email me at [email protected]. Thanks all.

8 SPOTS LEFT!!!

[Gates]

Hi gentlemen
Big shoes to take over as Max was a great leader and will be missed for a year (he promised me not more then one). All that said, I need the veterans of this draft to confirm their participation as soon as possible. This will be an excellent "practice" for the upcoming Main, Super, Ultimate and Diamond (which ever is your flavor). This draft has an excellent timing as it will be finalized before March 23 and most Major league rosters will be known, the free agents will be signed and all. So please advise Greg if you are back or not. Thanks Greg for your help.

Gaëtan

[Gates]

Btw, I would take it very personnel if any veterans would not comeback this year and Vegas could turn out very nasty


Gaëtan

[Ando]

Back for a 3rd time. Color me in.

Do the recent events mean we need to change the name of the trophy? Maybe to something MTM-centric?

[Winston's Empire]

Back for a 3rd time. Color me in.

Do the recent events mean we need to change the name of the trophy? Maybe to something MTM-centric?

Agree... We should name it something else, maybe after the first ever 1000 Slow Champ MTM!
No different than the Lombardi Trophy in the NFL really, both amazing men who stand alone as Giants

[Baseball Furies]

Back for a 3rd time. Color me in.

Do the recent events mean we need to change the name of the trophy? Maybe to something MTM-centric?

Agree... We should name it something else, maybe after the first ever 1000 Slow Champ MTM!
No different than the Lombardi Trophy in the NFL really, both amazing men who stand alone as Giants

There is no reason why we should change it from the "Max Pain 1000" Trophy or league. It's your brainchild, Max, not mine. I've got my own league that I have to babysit for already. I do appreciate the gesture since I dominate this league as I will again do this coming year. If it wasn't for the devastating number of injuries I sustained down the stretch run to eventually knock me out of first place, I would have repeated as league champ. A tough thing to do against the level of competition in this league. So I do appreciate when I see that the competition is getting watered down a bit for 2013.

[Greg Ambrosius]

NOW ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT!! Here's the current signup list:

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Ando

[Greg Ambrosius]

We now have ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT for the mid-February $1,000 Slow Draft League. We have spots available for new owners who would like to compete against the best in our competition as three owners plus Max have decided not to return in 2013. We have plenty of time to fill this league up, but again there are openings for new owners now. Thanks and good luck all. We'll fill this up by mid-February.

Here's the current signup list:

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman

[Greg Ambrosius]

NOW ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT in our only $1,000 Draft Champions League of the season. This one pays $8,000 for 1st place and is also part of the Draft Champions National Championship where we have a $10,000 grand prize. It's a great setup and a great payout. Just post your name online or contact me at [email protected] and we'll get you in this league, which starts on Feb. 18th. Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list:

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson

[Greg Ambrosius]

NOW ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT for the $1,000 Draft Champions League that starts on Feb. 16th!! Remember, this one has top league prizes and a shot at the $10,000 grand prize. Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list:

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie

[fwicker]

Greg Doyle confirming return.

[Greg Ambrosius]

Greg Doyle confirming return.

Thanks Greg!! NOW ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!


3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Greg Doyle

[KrisMC]

Hey Greg if there is another open spot could you put Kris Carroll on list thanks.

[Baseball Furies]

Greg Doyle confirming return.

Thanks Greg!! NOW ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!!


3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Greg Doyle

I believe you have Greg Doyle in twice now, Greg. He was just confirming. Kris Carroll is new however. Welcome aboard and hope you enjoy a dip in the pool with these sharks!

[Greg Ambrosius]

NOW ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT for the only $1,000 Draft Champions League of the season. Remember, this one will start on Feb. 16th, so there's still plenty of time for this one. We just need 15 commitments to fill the league and then we can plan accordingly. Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list:


3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Greg Doyle
13. Bruce Bevacqua

[Greg Ambrosius]

Hey Greg if there is another open spot could you put Kris Carroll on list thanks.

Got it. Here's the correct 13 owners now:

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Kris Carroll
13. Bruce Bevacqua

[Winston's Empire]

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Mike Massotto, Caldwell, New Jersey (2011 CHAMP)
2. Gaetan Lavoie
3. Greg Doyle
4. Marc Perlmutter
5. Jon Stadtmueller
6. Dave Potts
7. Dave Borysiak
8. Matt Anderson
9. Ralph Ehrman
10. Andy Robinson
11. Jim Christie
12. Kris Carroll
13. Bruce Bevacqua
14. Max Ogden

Sorry For Squirreling around boys, no matter how little time I have to study or run my team, I just can't let this baby fill without my name on the list...
If I need a good verbal beating for being such a Nancy, give it to me!!!!

[Greg Ambrosius]

Welcome back Max!! It's as if you never left!! Now you are back as the league commissioner, so congrats for the promotion!!!

NOW ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!! Who wants it?

[Winston's Empire]

Thanks Greg and thanks to Gaetan for taking over for a bit... He has earned the title of Bench Commissioner

Here is how I think the Draft Signup List should read considering this is the 3rd Year Already!!!!

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 "MAX-PAIN" SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Max Ogden - Founder / Commissioner - 3rd Year
2. Mike Massotto (2011 CHAMP) - 3rd Year
3. Ralph Ehrman (2012 CHAMP) - 2nd Year
4. Gaetan Lavoie - Bench Commissioner - 3rd Year
5. Dave Potts - 3rd Year
6. Greg Doyle - 3rd Year
7. Matt Anderson - 3rd Year
8. Marc Perlmutter - 3rd year
9. Jon Stadmueller - 2nd Year
10. Bruce Bevacqua - 2nd Year
11. Dave Borysiak - Rookie
12. Andy Robinson - Rookie
13. Jim Christie - Rookie
14. Kris Carroll - Rookie

Who wants to grab the final spot in this one of a kind league?!?!

[Baseball Furies]

Thanks Greg and thanks to Gaetan for taking over for a bit... He has earned the title of Bench Commissioner

Here is how I think the Draft Signup List should read considering this is the 3rd Year Already!!!!

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 "MAX-PAIN" SLOW Draft Owners List (All 2012 Owners will get first chance at their spots for 2013)
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Max Ogden - Founder / Commissioner - 3rd Year
2. Mike Massotto (2011 CHAMP) - 3rd Year
3. Ralph Ehrman (2012 CHAMP) - 2nd Year
4. Gaetan Lavoie - Bench Commissioner - 3rd Year
5. Dave Potts - 3rd Year
6. Greg Doyle - 3rd Year
7. Matt Anderson - 3rd Year
8. Marc Perlmutter - 3rd year
9. Jon Stadmueller - 2nd Year
10. Bruce Bevacqua - 2nd Year
11. Dave Borysiak - Rookie
12. Andy Robinson - Rookie
13. Jim Christie - Rookie
14. Kris Carroll - Rookie

Who wants to grab the final spot in this one of a kind league?!?!

Happy to have you back, Max! Wouldn't be the same without your annual donation. Thanks! Like how you updated the league sign up list, although I'd be careful about slapping the rookie label on some of the newbies. There are a few sharks lurking amongst them. By the way, corresponded with Steve Jupinka today. He won't be coming back this year as he is still trying to figure out how to win these higher stakes competitons. Seriously, I'm sure a collective sigh of relief just went up from the rest of the league...

[Winston's Empire]

Thanks MTM, it feels good to be back, even though I never really missed a beat

Plus you guys are welcome for my annual donation to this awesome league... If anybody can spot a guy donating to a league he runs, it would be you... just at a much more pricey level

In all seriousness, its great to see the league almost filled for the 3rd straight year with a few new faces and we will see who wants to jump in fill this league out! A lot of great SLOW DRAFT owners out there who can give you a run for your money MTM, even if you do use your normal strategy - Draft from the 15 Spot and wait until at least the 24th round before grabbing your first pitcher

[Winston's Empire]

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 "MAX-PAIN" SLOW Draft Owners List
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Max Ogden - Founder / Commissioner - 3rd Year
2. Mike Massotto (2011 CHAMP) - 3rd Year
3. Ralph Ehrman (2012 CHAMP) - 2nd Year
4. Gaetan Lavoie - Bench Commissioner - 3rd Year
5. Dave Potts - 3rd Year
6. Greg Doyle - 3rd Year
7. Matt Anderson - 3rd Year
8. Marc Perlmutter - 3rd year
9. Bruce Bevacqua - 2nd Year
10. Jon Stadmueller - Rookie
11. Dave Borysiak - Rookie
12. Andy Robinson - Rookie
13. Jim Christie - Rookie
14. Kris Carroll - Rookie

The Great Glenn Lowy (Glenneration X) just corrected my updated list, Jon is indeed a Rookie!

Come on into the Water Glenn, its always a joy to have you Pal!!!!

[Winston's Empire]

3rd Annual NFBC $1,000 "MAX-PAIN" SLOW Draft Owners List
Starts On Feb. 18, Noon ET
50 Rounds, 8 hours per pick, 15 teams, Pay Top 3
1. Max Ogden - Founder / Commissioner - 3rd Year
2. Mike Massotto (2011 CHAMP) - 3rd Year
3. Gaetan Lavoie - Bench Commissioner - 3rd Year
4. Dave Potts (2012 NFBC CHAMPION) - 3rd Year
5. Greg Doyle - 3rd Year
6. Matt Anderson - 3rd Year
7. Marc Perlmutter - 3rd year
8. Ralph Ehrman (2012 CHAMP) - 2nd Year
9. Bruce Bevacqua - 2nd Year
10. Glenn Lowy - 2nd Year
11. Jon Stadmueller - Rookie
12. Dave Borysiak - Rookie
13. Andy Robinson - Rookie
14. Jim Christie - Rookie
15. Kris Carroll - Rookie

And we are FULL!!!!! It took me about an hour of ragging on Glenn, but we got it done boys!
When does everybody want to set the KDS for planning / study purposes!

I also updated Dave Potts Title... Well earned Dave!!!!!

[Lunatic]

I am looking forward to this league and the upcoming draft against a great group of players. I say set the KDS ASAP and get our draft slots quickly.
I am really excited because I just bought the IPhone 5 and have entered the 21st century and will be able to follow at work.