The Contract League 2014 (MLBC) - SOLD OUT

[G@mblor]

If a high money team scores 150 league points, they win the MOY money as well. Hamilton makes this dream possible for a big money franchise. It's called the Sweep Rule

I didn't know this but I think its essentially impossible. Some team (probably multiple teams) would sure make a push in any category that was winnable for them to make sure this didn't happen. Any teams that had a shot at cashing especially

[Glenneration X]

I know I wasn't the one asked, but this is the way I see the breakdown:

The Definite George Steinbrenner teams:
- Fleming
- Greenberg/Dobies
- Matt Anderson

The Definite Billy Beane teams:
- Rog/Doughy
- Rockit
- Childs
- Shovein
- Fearon
- Lowy

The Wildcards (with my guess in parenthesis on where they'll fall):
- KJ (Steinbrenner)
- Pucci (Middle of the pack)
- Cohan (Middle of the pack)
- Pausma/Gekko (Beane)
- Norred (Beane)
- Weber (Beane)

I'll have a Pittsburgh payroll, so it looks like the top three are virtually guaranteed money while 10 battle for MOY ... at least until round 3 when Lowy runs out of $5 dollar players he likes and decides to spend a $180.

I'm pretty sure last year I didn't start my heavy spending until like Round 8 or 9. Pretty disciplined if you ask me.
This year though, I'm with you in Pittsburgh-land.

It looks like it's easy money for the Fleming's, GreenDobieberg's, and Ando's of the world. Maybe they'll realize they won't have to spend as much since there will be no competition for the top 3 spots.

[DOUGHBOYS]

Truly, I think a 'medium' team would have the only chance of winning both first place and MOY.

[G@mblor]

Truly, I think a 'medium' team would have the only chance of winning both first place and MOY.

Agreed. The problem with that is they have a much worse chance of a top 3 finish then the high teams and a much worse chance of MoY then the low teams. In my opinion, anyways

[Glenneration X]

Truly, I think a 'medium' team would have the only chance of winning both first place and MOY.

Agreed. The problem with that is they have a much worse chance of a top 3 finish then the high teams and a much worse chance of MoY then the low teams. In my opinion, anyways

For a while there last year, Pucci looked like he might pull it off.

[G@mblor]

Truly, I think a 'medium' team would have the only chance of winning both first place and MOY.

Agreed. The problem with that is they have a much worse chance of a top 3 finish then the high teams and a much worse chance of MoY then the low teams. In my opinion, anyways

For a while there last year, Pucci looked like he might pull it off.

Indeed. That route is not for the faint of heart

[Glenneration X]

Agreed. It's as tough to cash from the middle as it is to win MOY, but aMnt a much greater investment. I guess that's why not too many play the middle, but commit one way or the other.

Man, I wish we were drafting tonight instead of just yapping on this thread.
Let's start.

[Bama]

Lowry knows in the end he's going to a high dollar team. not sure why he would even consider letting the other high rollors get the best player in the first round and play it from behind, think by sunday he will reconsider and jump on that det 1b ahead of Fleming. He's just blowing smoke up our butts now.

[Glenneration X]

Lowry knows in the end he's going to a high dollar team. not sure why he would even consider letting the other high rollors get the best player in the first round and play it from behind, think by sunday he will reconsider and jump on that det 1b ahead of Fleming. He's just blowing smoke up our butts now.

What you haven't taken into consideration is that I've already taken out high interest loans from both Fleming and Greenberg (at what's bordering on usery rates ) to enter the Platinum. I've got nothing left to give unless I sell one of my children.

PS...Let's start.

[KJ Duke]

I've got nothing left to give unless I sell one of my children.

Fleming's a buyer if one of them can throw a fastball with late break.

[rockitsauce]

let's assume I DO hit the jackpot tonight, $60K in FD's King of the Court, I love to assume stuff like that

All of a sudden big fish got 1 more team. Now, thinking like a guy who's ready to drop at least $2500 on my team, I'm not taking Billy in the 1st rd.

NO WAY.

I remember the 1st time I heard of this blazing fast dude who couldn't miss. Her name was Dee

[BK METS]

Does anyone else look forward to this draft more than any.other? Totally different approach for me this year, with a powerhouse partner. Get ready for a draft strategy that has never been.tried before. Good luck everyone!

[Ando]

Does anyone else look forward to this draft more than any.other? Totally different approach for me this year, with a powerhouse partner. Get ready for a draft strategy that has never been.tried before. Good luck everyone!

Hmmm...my guess that means instead of spending $2800 you will double that w/JD on board and spend $5600.

[The Mighty Men]

Lowry knows in the end he's going to a high dollar team. not sure why he would even consider letting the other high rollors get the best player in the first round and play it from behind, think by sunday he will reconsider and jump on that det 1b ahead of Fleming. He's just blowing smoke up our butts now.

What you haven't taken into consideration is that I've already taken out high interest loans from both Fleming and Greenberg (at what's bordering on usery rates ) to enter the Platinum. I've got nothing left to give unless I sell one of my children.

PS...Let's start.

Wow. So you already spent the $$$ you won for winning the FFWC? Nice.

[Gekko]

Does anyone else look forward to this draft more than any.other? Totally different approach for me this year, with a powerhouse partner. Get ready for a draft strategy that has never been.tried before. Good luck everyone!

Never been tried before!!!! Your competitors thank you (very much)

[BK METS]

Does anyone else look forward to this draft more than any.other? Totally different approach for me this year, with a powerhouse partner. Get ready for a draft strategy that has never been.tried before. Good luck everyone!

Never been tried before!!!! Your competitors thank you (very much)

If that is how you feel, Mark, then you can thank me too.

[G@mblor]

Any predictions as to what the winning MoY score will be. Last year it was a robust 82 points.

[Gekko]

Any predictions as to what the winning MoY score will be. Last year it was a robust 82 points.

I don't have much of a history for this event. What have been the winning ROY scores for the 30 man roster format? But, I think it could be 122.0 this year

[Likewhat17]

Any predictions as to what the winning MoY score will be. Last year it was a robust 82 points.

I don't have much of a history for this event. What have been the winning ROY scores for the 30 man roster format? But, I think it could be 122.0 this year

The first year this format was introduced, the winning league scores for the MOY winner were 107 and 104.5.

This was in an era where nearly every team tried a balanced approach, and before the days of mass punting.

In 2011, 93 and 78 were the winning scores

In 2012, 95 and 86.5 took down the honors

Last year, 82 was enough.


This year, I'm expecting something in the range of 87-92 to be the winning total

[JohnP]

Lowry knows in the end he's going to a high dollar team. not sure why he would even consider letting the other high rollors get the best player in the first round and play it from behind, think by sunday he will reconsider and jump on that det 1b ahead of Fleming. He's just blowing smoke up our butts now.

No doubt! It's round 4......Lowy looks at his first 3 pick, sees Tulo and Verlander still avail....yeah, better to make the jump now than later....kaboom.

[G@mblor]

Any predictions as to what the winning MoY score will be. Last year it was a robust 82 points.

I don't have much of a history for this event. What have been the winning ROY scores for the 30 man roster format? But, I think it could be 122.0 this year

The first year this format was introduced, the winning league scores for the MOY winner were 107 and 104.5.

This was in an era where nearly every team tried a balanced approach, and before the days of mass punting.

In 2011, 93 and 78 were the winning scores

In 2012, 95 and 86.5 took down the honors

Last year, 82 was enough.


This year, I'm expecting something in the range of 87-92 to be the winning total

It is dependent on the number of high teams and even on the amount of money they choose to spend. After the high dollar shootout last year you will recall I thought even high 70's had a shot.

[TOXIC ASSETS]

I think you guys can cross Arod and his $250 contract salary off the list

[KJ Duke]

I think you guys can cross Arod and his $250 contract salary off the list

Deadheadz would be thinking otherwise ...

[BK METS]

I think you guys can cross Arod and his $250 contract salary off the list

Deadheadz would be thinking otherwise ...

I said the same thing and deleted my comment since I apparently have been insensitive to the rookie.

[rockitsauce]

Does anyone else look forward to this draft more than any.other?

There are no other drafts, at least none for me.

In case anyone was wondering I did NOT win the $60K jackpot last night

So it looks like I'm ALL IN on MOY