Half Season Satellite for 2008

JerseyPaul · Post by **JerseyPaul** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:27 pm

Originally posted by Diesel:

Greg, after Pernelli's entry to the half season satellite, I believe it makes 7 sntries, and it's not even January...

To anyone reading this, I am donating $250 of this entry fee to you guys, because I don't know ANYONE outside of the first 12 rounds, with 15 teams. Take the entry. Take my money...Join up!

Also, Nutty Scrat and I are funny as hell on our league messageboards...lol

Marc I'm thinking about a Route 95 team. I'd concentrate on the Mets and Yankees and fill in with the Red Sox, Philly, Baltimore and Marlins. Do you think Atlanta is close enough? I don't think so.

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:07 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

Shaq diesel - be careful what u go hunting for. U might just bag the elephant! Where's your name GG?

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:08 am

On the sign up list, that is...

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:21 am

Originally posted by GOD Loves You:

On the sign up list, that is... I'll be in one of the cities come March. Imagine sitting down at the draft table thinking some newbie is sitting next to you and then you see me!

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:54 am

Greg, add me to the list

Nutty Scrats · Post by **Nutty Scrats** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:42 am

Originally posted by Diesel:

Also, Nutty Scrat and I are funny as hell on our league messageboards...lol

Marc I resemble that remark! LOL

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:51 am

I'm not sure if this will effect any signups, other than mine, but I have to drop out of this league...

I'm a newbie here, and even though I joked about donating the $250 here, I've been warned by some of my NFBC friends that if I jump in this pool of sharks, I'm guaranteed to become CHUM...

I helped start this event, and even convinced about 3-4 guys to enter, and there's ony 7 signed up so far, but for now, I'm asking Greg to take me off the list...

This is why lifetime rankings can be vital...I'd love to do a half season league, but with a majority of players that are as new as I am to fantasy baseball...

Perry/Nutty Scrat/Round Trippers...Guys, I'm really sorryfor pumpung it and then dumping it, but after some friendly advice from some of my NFBC friends, it does make sense for me to NOT enter a contest with you guys. It would be like ERKEL entering a UFC match...LMAO

Marc

billywaz · Post by **billywaz** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:08 am

Diesel,

Was going to let you know this week that I couldn't get in this league, as I will be on vacation that week with the family in Florida.

I too would love to get in a satellite with all "newbies" (someone who hasn't played in the Main).

I wonder if that would be possible to set up? Maybe we could get RC and some other "football guys" in????

RC would probably be taking players like Mike Schmidt, Lee Mazzilli, and Pedro Guerrero...

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:55 am

Billy,

If we could get 15 guys who are novices, AND are willing to only play a half season, count me in.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:09 am

Being football guys, I am sure you guys recall what Dick Vermiel said to Larry Johnson a few years ago.

billywaz · Post by **billywaz** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:26 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Being football guys, I am sure you guys recall what Dick Vermiel said to Larry Johnson a few years ago.

That is why I am only doing satellites Doughboys!

This will be year two of baseball for me, and I am hoping to make a "LJ type splash" in NYC in 2009!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:35 am

Originally posted by billywaz:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

Being football guys, I am sure you guys recall what Dick Vermiel said to Larry Johnson a few years ago.

That is why I am only doing satellites Doughboys!

This will be year two of baseball for me, and I am hoping to make a "LJ type splash" in NYC in 2009!

[/QUOTE]Good show and good luck this year.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:00 am

Originally posted by Diesel:

I'm not sure if this will effect any signups, other than mine, but I have to drop out of this league...

I'm a newbie here, and even though I joked about donating the $250 here, I've been warned by some of my NFBC friends that if I jump in this pool of sharks, I'm guaranteed to become CHUM...

I helped start this event, and even convinced about 3-4 guys to enter, and there's ony 7 signed up so far, but for now, I'm asking Greg to take me off the list...

This is why lifetime rankings can be vital...I'd love to do a half season league, but with a majority of players that are as new as I am to fantasy baseball...

Perry/Nutty Scrat/Round Trippers...Guys, I'm really sorryfor pumpung it and then dumping it, but after some friendly advice from some of my NFBC friends, it does make sense for me to NOT enter a contest with you guys. It would be like ERKEL entering a UFC match...LMAO

Marc Marc, sorry you are not going to play, just so we could have some fun with a good group. Beyond that I must say that I am really surprised that you would duck anybody in any contest - especially a satellite league. Where do you think you would learn more about baseball for future use - a league with football only participants or a league with some solid NFBC veterans?

Really surprised if your comments are on the level....

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:04 am

Cap,

I talked with Greg shortly this morning, and I'm not 100% either way...But the fact remains,I may not play for a few more reasons than I explained on the boards...Feel free to PM me on the NFFC boards. Believe me, a HALF SEASON league is something I've been looking for, for YEARS.

Last year, in a league that "GOD LOVES YOU" was in, I ranked between 2-4 for about 22 weeks of baseball. I fell to 4th in the last 2 weeks of baseball and made ZERO money. To me, that was 6 months that I could have done MUCH more with my time...So the half season league is SO much more for me...But there's more to it...PM me.

Marc

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:18 am

For waz, diesel, and all potential newbies...there's only one way to get good at this game...you have to play, esp against good owners. How much are you going to learn playing against other newbies? Seriously. If you don't get in this year (in some decent money full year league), you are only delaying your learning curve another year.

billywaz · Post by **billywaz** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:47 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

For waz, diesel, and all potential newbies...there's only one way to get good at this game...you have to play, esp against good owners. How much are you going to learn playing against other newbies? Seriously. If you don't get in this year (in some decent money full year league), you are only delaying your learning curve another year. I hear you on that Mark. The 1/2 year satellite time doesn't work for me, and I do have some obligations with work right now that would make it difficult for me to commit on a higher level.

I just want to get in a satellite league where I don't see Rick Thomas' name!

(not easy to do!)

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:53 am

NFBC Half-Season Satellite League

$250 Entry Fee

Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m. EST

MockDraftCentral.com

1st Place: $2,000

2nd Place: $700

3rd Place: $375

1. Paul Sidikman

2. Patrick Welsh

3. Perry Van Hook

4. Rick Thomas

5. Parnelli Baker

6. Bobby Jurney

[ January 02, 2008, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:24 am

Originally posted by billywaz:

I just want to get in a satellite league where I don't see Rick Thomas' name!

(not easy to do!) i've noticed that too. rick is signed up a lot

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:04 am

Greg, add to me to the list, I am still interested

751542 · Post by **751542** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:07 am

if you bet every horse in the horse race you cant lose can u??? RT

its an addiction. it will be interesting to see how i wait tables, answer phones, give proper change, manage coworkers WHILE drafting competetive teams. an interesting challenge. i better que players early and often. hey....who doesnt like a challenge???

Latham · Post by **Latham** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:28 am

[ January 02, 2008, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: Latham ]

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:13 am

Whatever happened to this very good idea?

Greg/Tom, I don't even see it listed among satellite events for people to see and sign up for?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:11 am

Originally posted by Captain Hook:

Whatever happened to this very good idea?

Greg/Tom, I don't even see it listed among satellite events for people to see and sign up for? Several owners have backed out since this was proposed, including those who proposed it for all the right reasons. It will not go off this year, unfortunately.