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Originally posted by Top Dawg:
Greg - Are you in contact with a bunch of "fence sitters" or is the well running dry? With the economy being worse this year I would not be surprised to see some of the guys/gals who have finished far out of the money deciding to take a year off. Also, I see a ton of interest in the satellite leagues. I would not be surprised to see people taking a "step back" from the $1300 payment to try again for a lot less.
Pete Yes, see my post above. I agree that some have chosen the satellites over the main event and that's fine. Most of the non-returnees in New York obviously finished out of the money and some were well out of the money. I see two NY teams that finished in the Top 100 who haven't signed up yet and both are considering it. So yeah, I'm in touch with all of these folks and I have an idea on how many will eventually return. That's why I think we'll get to 135 yet. I think we had 135 there last year.
Greg - Are you in contact with a bunch of "fence sitters" or is the well running dry? With the economy being worse this year I would not be surprised to see some of the guys/gals who have finished far out of the money deciding to take a year off. Also, I see a ton of interest in the satellite leagues. I would not be surprised to see people taking a "step back" from the $1300 payment to try again for a lot less.
Pete Yes, see my post above. I agree that some have chosen the satellites over the main event and that's fine. Most of the non-returnees in New York obviously finished out of the money and some were well out of the money. I see two NY teams that finished in the Top 100 who haven't signed up yet and both are considering it. So yeah, I'm in touch with all of these folks and I have an idea on how many will eventually return. That's why I think we'll get to 135 yet. I think we had 135 there last year.
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Originally posted by freddiezee:
Greg,
Given that NY has been slow, do you think you should try to do another league in Vegas? We'll try to accommodate the first 390 signups, but the goal will be to close out each city as best we can. It's possible that the final signups in one city may have to hook up with another city, but I'll try to prevent that. In Las Vegas, I'll be happy with five more signups (and I think I have two more ready for today) and then stop at 150 teams and 10 full leagues. That will allow me to drink during the draft starting at 10 a.m. PST, a great time to start the cocktail hour.
Greg,
Given that NY has been slow, do you think you should try to do another league in Vegas? We'll try to accommodate the first 390 signups, but the goal will be to close out each city as best we can. It's possible that the final signups in one city may have to hook up with another city, but I'll try to prevent that. In Las Vegas, I'll be happy with five more signups (and I think I have two more ready for today) and then stop at 150 teams and 10 full leagues. That will allow me to drink during the draft starting at 10 a.m. PST, a great time to start the cocktail hour.

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I think your e-mail outage is significant. I know first hand how good your sweet-talking abilities are. 

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Originally posted by Top Dawg:
I think your e-mail outage is significant. I know first hand how good your sweet-talking abilities are.
I know it's costing us big-time. These final signups are always e-mail communication between me and the folks on the fence as I find ways to make it work for them. I bet I personally take care of 80% of the final signups myself rather than have them come in online. It's just the nature of the beast. If folks wait this long, they usually have a lot of questions or need reassurance or even an extra day with payment. I feel so hamstrung right now it's unbelievable. And they keep telling us our e-mail will be up any minute and here we are SIX DAYS into this mess. Unreal.
I think your e-mail outage is significant. I know first hand how good your sweet-talking abilities are.

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Greg-
1.Any starting pitchers from FLA that you are considering?
2.Does Hochevar get called up this year in KC?
3.Predictions for Lester (BOS)? Will the WHIP stay too high (playoff performances were a fluke) or does he find his control?
1.Any starting pitchers from FLA that you are considering?
2.Does Hochevar get called up this year in KC?
3.Predictions for Lester (BOS)? Will the WHIP stay too high (playoff performances were a fluke) or does he find his control?
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Originally posted by Captain Hook:
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
1. Is it worth my time and effort to show you the KDS preferences from the satellite leagues? I can do a few more today if people think it's worth looking at.
2. Am I giving away too much information by revealing some of the satellite league draft picks from 3-4 leagues? Is that unfair to the owners who participated? Or is this valuable information that's worth teasing before the main event?
3. Do you think we'll sell out the NFBC perfectly in each city? We're on pace at 390 if New York would just pick up.
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? 1) I doubt it - doesn't change anyone's view - UNLESS they know who it is
2)I think the first 3-4 rounds are fine - past that each draft goes in different directions/runs etc and THAT information should belong to the people in those drafts - the PAID for it
3)It will happen only IF you make it happen - and even then you may have trouble with New York.
4) Maybe they AND their wallets are just frozen. [/QUOTE]Alright I have been excused of kissing up to you all so I will ask a tough question..........
Why did you all let someone who is in the main event and was not participating in the satellite observe it? Not a huge deal but it did not seem quite right on the surface to me.
Thanks
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
1. Is it worth my time and effort to show you the KDS preferences from the satellite leagues? I can do a few more today if people think it's worth looking at.
2. Am I giving away too much information by revealing some of the satellite league draft picks from 3-4 leagues? Is that unfair to the owners who participated? Or is this valuable information that's worth teasing before the main event?
3. Do you think we'll sell out the NFBC perfectly in each city? We're on pace at 390 if New York would just pick up.
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? 1) I doubt it - doesn't change anyone's view - UNLESS they know who it is
2)I think the first 3-4 rounds are fine - past that each draft goes in different directions/runs etc and THAT information should belong to the people in those drafts - the PAID for it
3)It will happen only IF you make it happen - and even then you may have trouble with New York.
4) Maybe they AND their wallets are just frozen. [/QUOTE]Alright I have been excused of kissing up to you all so I will ask a tough question..........
Why did you all let someone who is in the main event and was not participating in the satellite observe it? Not a huge deal but it did not seem quite right on the surface to me.
Thanks
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FYI, last year's breakdown by city:
Chicago: 4 leagues (60 owners)
Tampa: 2 leagues (30 owners)
New York: 9 leagues (135 owners)
Las Vegas: 9 leagues (135 owners)
Teleconference/Las Vegas 10: 1 league (15 owners -- 9 Las Vegas/6 Tampa)
Total: 375 owners
Chicago: 4 leagues (60 owners)
Tampa: 2 leagues (30 owners)
New York: 9 leagues (135 owners)
Las Vegas: 9 leagues (135 owners)
Teleconference/Las Vegas 10: 1 league (15 owners -- 9 Las Vegas/6 Tampa)
Total: 375 owners
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What round, if any, do you think about saying "Bartolo Colon"?
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Originally posted by Top Dawg:
What round, if any, do you think about saying "Bartolo Colon"? You're a better man than me Pete if you do that. Everything would have to go right for him to make that team and be effective.
What round, if any, do you think about saying "Bartolo Colon"? You're a better man than me Pete if you do that. Everything would have to go right for him to make that team and be effective.
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Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
quote:Originally posted by Joe Sambito:
Greg/UFS,
Since typically you guys take a long look at some cheapie closers, what is your feeling if/when Gagne gets hurt or pitchers poorly in Milwaukee? Riske seems to lack closer gonads. Turnbow imploded so much that he'd be difficult for his same manager to trust him again. Torres has some history at it, but I am not sure. Thoughts? Gagne is interesting right now because he's going so low in drafts and auctions. In the CBS Sports NL Auction League a few weeks ago, guys like Manny Corpas went for $18 and Gagne went for $9. At that price, he's worth the gamble. In NFBC satellite leagues last week, he went in the 12th, 13th and 13th rounds.
I can tell you for a fact that he is the biggest subject on Milwaukee talk radio right now. Brewers' fans are hopeful that he can produce like he did in Texas, but everyone is calling it the $10 million gamble by Melvin. Gagne posted a 2.16 ERA with Texas, converted 16 of 17 save chances, and struck out 29 in 33.1 IP. Then with Boston, he blew all three save chances, posted a 6.75 ERA and walked 9 in 18.2 IP.
Personally, I think it's a good gamble by Melvin as he's signed for just one year. Melvin has also surrounded the staff with pitchers for the sixth, seventh and eighth innings leading up to Gagne. Turnbow is the setup man, so he would likely get the first call if Gagne fails to deliver. But I could see Yost saying that Turnbow will remain in the eighth inning and Torres could close. Torres was upset when he was traded to Milwaukee, but I think his agent told him it's not the worst situation for him after all. So my answer would be Torres, but you never know. [/QUOTE]Just to add... I have Riske and Turnbow in our plans right now...
quote:Originally posted by Joe Sambito:
Greg/UFS,
Since typically you guys take a long look at some cheapie closers, what is your feeling if/when Gagne gets hurt or pitchers poorly in Milwaukee? Riske seems to lack closer gonads. Turnbow imploded so much that he'd be difficult for his same manager to trust him again. Torres has some history at it, but I am not sure. Thoughts? Gagne is interesting right now because he's going so low in drafts and auctions. In the CBS Sports NL Auction League a few weeks ago, guys like Manny Corpas went for $18 and Gagne went for $9. At that price, he's worth the gamble. In NFBC satellite leagues last week, he went in the 12th, 13th and 13th rounds.
I can tell you for a fact that he is the biggest subject on Milwaukee talk radio right now. Brewers' fans are hopeful that he can produce like he did in Texas, but everyone is calling it the $10 million gamble by Melvin. Gagne posted a 2.16 ERA with Texas, converted 16 of 17 save chances, and struck out 29 in 33.1 IP. Then with Boston, he blew all three save chances, posted a 6.75 ERA and walked 9 in 18.2 IP.
Personally, I think it's a good gamble by Melvin as he's signed for just one year. Melvin has also surrounded the staff with pitchers for the sixth, seventh and eighth innings leading up to Gagne. Turnbow is the setup man, so he would likely get the first call if Gagne fails to deliver. But I could see Yost saying that Turnbow will remain in the eighth inning and Torres could close. Torres was upset when he was traded to Milwaukee, but I think his agent told him it's not the worst situation for him after all. So my answer would be Torres, but you never know. [/QUOTE]Just to add... I have Riske and Turnbow in our plans right now...
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Do you think Riske has the intestinal fortitude to close? He has had ac ouple of chances thru-out his career and didn't seem like he handled the 9th inning nearly as well as the 7th and 8th. Or is he simply in your plans as a solid middle guy to start whenever a starter has an unfavorable matchup?
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Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? I think your product base is expanding which is slowing the Main growth. Not unlike when Coke buys an iced tea co, a bottled water co, and creates a Coke Zero. They'll see that their original COKE brand's sales are stagnant but the other product lines are growing. That's what's happening with the NFBC.
That's a good thing of course
Now instead of taking the time out to travel that day for $1300 to win 5k + a 4/395 chance to better the payout of a $1000 satellite they're staying home and entering... that $1000 satellite, or 2 $500's, or a bunch of $250's, a keeper lg, a draft championship. If they're coming into the city maybe it'll now be on Friday for the auctions or Sunday for the Ultimate/Super. All awesome choices but they will stifle Main's growth.
I also believe that future Main growth needs to address the top payouts. Keep 1st overall at 100k but increase the next 9 spots so that 10th place overall + winning your league = more than a 1st place $1000 satellite win.
That said I love all the choices and would like leave with this quote to all the fence sitters out there yet to take the NFBC plunge..
"Where've you been all your lives? At an orgy? Listening to Mick Jagger and bad-mouthin' our country, I'll bet!"
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? I think your product base is expanding which is slowing the Main growth. Not unlike when Coke buys an iced tea co, a bottled water co, and creates a Coke Zero. They'll see that their original COKE brand's sales are stagnant but the other product lines are growing. That's what's happening with the NFBC.
That's a good thing of course

I also believe that future Main growth needs to address the top payouts. Keep 1st overall at 100k but increase the next 9 spots so that 10th place overall + winning your league = more than a 1st place $1000 satellite win.
That said I love all the choices and would like leave with this quote to all the fence sitters out there yet to take the NFBC plunge..
"Where've you been all your lives? At an orgy? Listening to Mick Jagger and bad-mouthin' our country, I'll bet!"
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Originally posted by Joe Sambito:
Do you think Riske has the intestinal fortitude to close? He has had ac ouple of chances thru-out his career and didn't seem like he handled the 9th inning nearly as well as the 7th and 8th. Or is he simply in your plans as a solid middle guy to start whenever a starter has an unfavorable matchup? solid middle guy... I like to spend $5 max on three solid middle guys that together put up solid starter numbers. Three headed beast.. 210 IP 1.20 12 wins 3.00 180k... Worked out a number of promising NL rosters last night and really like 3 starters in 15-18 range, two in 7-8 range, 4 MR is 1-2 range, and one closer in 10 range. 180-80 split. We'll go 190-70 if we can't get the cheap closer..
Do you think Riske has the intestinal fortitude to close? He has had ac ouple of chances thru-out his career and didn't seem like he handled the 9th inning nearly as well as the 7th and 8th. Or is he simply in your plans as a solid middle guy to start whenever a starter has an unfavorable matchup? solid middle guy... I like to spend $5 max on three solid middle guys that together put up solid starter numbers. Three headed beast.. 210 IP 1.20 12 wins 3.00 180k... Worked out a number of promising NL rosters last night and really like 3 starters in 15-18 range, two in 7-8 range, 4 MR is 1-2 range, and one closer in 10 range. 180-80 split. We'll go 190-70 if we can't get the cheap closer..
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Originally posted by Quahogs:
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? I think your product base is expanding which is slowing the Main growth. Not unlike when Coke buys an iced tea co, a bottled water co, and creates a Coke Zero. They'll see that their original COKE brand's sales are stagnant but the other product lines are growing. That's what's happening with the NFBC.
That's a good thing of course
Now instead of taking the time out to travel that day for $1300 to win 5k + a 4/395 chance to better the payout of a $1000 satellite they're staying home and entering... that $1000 satellite, or 2 $500's, or a bunch of $250's, a keeper lg, a draft championship. If they're coming into the city maybe it'll now be on Friday for the auctions or Sunday for the Ultimate/Super. All awesome choices but they will stifle Main's growth.
I also believe that future Main growth needs to address the top payouts. Keep 1st overall at 100k but increase the next 9 spots so that 10th place overall + winning your league = more than a 1st place $1000 satellite win.
That said I love all the choices and would like leave with this quote to all the fence sitters out there yet to take the NFBC plunge..
"Where've you been all your lives? At an orgy? Listening to Mick Jagger and bad-mouthin' our country, I'll bet!" [/QUOTE]Things are tough out there right now- if you get it back to 375 I would consider it a success anything else is gravy. I had breakfast with 10 other CFO's last week. 6 of the 10 are losing money right now in stable companies.
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? I think your product base is expanding which is slowing the Main growth. Not unlike when Coke buys an iced tea co, a bottled water co, and creates a Coke Zero. They'll see that their original COKE brand's sales are stagnant but the other product lines are growing. That's what's happening with the NFBC.
That's a good thing of course

I also believe that future Main growth needs to address the top payouts. Keep 1st overall at 100k but increase the next 9 spots so that 10th place overall + winning your league = more than a 1st place $1000 satellite win.
That said I love all the choices and would like leave with this quote to all the fence sitters out there yet to take the NFBC plunge..
"Where've you been all your lives? At an orgy? Listening to Mick Jagger and bad-mouthin' our country, I'll bet!" [/QUOTE]Things are tough out there right now- if you get it back to 375 I would consider it a success anything else is gravy. I had breakfast with 10 other CFO's last week. 6 of the 10 are losing money right now in stable companies.
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Greg, does yer email situation make you wanna go beserk, al Chris Berman?!
Also, who do ya like best...Rios, Hart, Pence, C. Young?

Also, who do ya like best...Rios, Hart, Pence, C. Young?
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Originally posted by rockitsauce:
Greg, does yer email situation make you wanna go beserk, al Chris Berman?!
Also, who do ya like best...Rios, Hart, Pence, C. Young? I'm back from a cocktail lunch hour and yes I could go beserk, ala Chris Berman. Man, that dude was MAD in that video.
Probably Rios as he just has so much upside. .300-20-100-20 is easily attainable this year and likely more. Great talent. Pence is another solid pickup and Hart is finally in an ideal situation. I sure wish I could get him cheap in LABR, but that isn't happening. And Young is a solid talent who should improve his BA this year.
Greg, does yer email situation make you wanna go beserk, al Chris Berman?!

Also, who do ya like best...Rios, Hart, Pence, C. Young? I'm back from a cocktail lunch hour and yes I could go beserk, ala Chris Berman. Man, that dude was MAD in that video.

Probably Rios as he just has so much upside. .300-20-100-20 is easily attainable this year and likely more. Great talent. Pence is another solid pickup and Hart is finally in an ideal situation. I sure wish I could get him cheap in LABR, but that isn't happening. And Young is a solid talent who should improve his BA this year.
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Do you think we can misread (or misremember) Spring Training too much? I live here in Tucson so I go to a few Cactus League games each yr. In 05' I watched Jon Garland get SHELLED by the A's...esp Dan Johnson, who hit 2 HR's off him (even Scutaro took him deep). Then Garland goes on to win 18, White Sox win W.S. and Dan Johnson, while not totally sucking, didn't come close to the 30+ HR's I was expecting!
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Construction in R.I has been awful, i almost couldnt do Vegas then a few job's [what are they] came thru.I also heard its bad everywhere , hopefully things will change this summer.I think all this and the satelittes have hurt the main.You can play in a thousand dollar satelitte and get 8 times your money but in the main you get back 5 for a 1300 dollar buy in.I also agree with qohoags leave the 100.000 grand alone and bump up the main event winners , that would make a big difference. I know a couple guys will skip the main next year just because you get better payouts in the other leagues.
I myself like the ultimate and the super [great idea] just a great payout . This year couldnt afford the ultimate but thank heaven for the Super. Just my opinions.
I myself like the ultimate and the super [great idea] just a great payout . This year couldnt afford the ultimate but thank heaven for the Super. Just my opinions.
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Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:
quote:Originally posted by Captain Hook:
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
1. Is it worth my time and effort to show you the KDS preferences from the satellite leagues? I can do a few more today if people think it's worth looking at.
2. Am I giving away too much information by revealing some of the satellite league draft picks from 3-4 leagues? Is that unfair to the owners who participated? Or is this valuable information that's worth teasing before the main event?
3. Do you think we'll sell out the NFBC perfectly in each city? We're on pace at 390 if New York would just pick up.
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? 1) I doubt it - doesn't change anyone's view - UNLESS they know who it is
2)I think the first 3-4 rounds are fine - past that each draft goes in different directions/runs etc and THAT information should belong to the people in those drafts - the PAID for it
3)It will happen only IF you make it happen - and even then you may have trouble with New York.
4) Maybe they AND their wallets are just frozen. [/QUOTE]Alright I have been excused of kissing up to you all so I will ask a tough question..........
Why did you all let someone who is in the main event and was not participating in the satellite observe it? Not a huge deal but it did not seem quite right on the surface to me.
Thanks [/QUOTE]I agree here. I did one of the early satellites to see myself where the players were going. I'd prefer these results stay a little bit hush-hush.
quote:Originally posted by Captain Hook:
quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Okay, I'll ask a few questions:
1. Is it worth my time and effort to show you the KDS preferences from the satellite leagues? I can do a few more today if people think it's worth looking at.
2. Am I giving away too much information by revealing some of the satellite league draft picks from 3-4 leagues? Is that unfair to the owners who participated? Or is this valuable information that's worth teasing before the main event?
3. Do you think we'll sell out the NFBC perfectly in each city? We're on pace at 390 if New York would just pick up.
4. Why is New York signups slower than last year? Is it the economy? The bad weather from last year? The Yankees? 1) I doubt it - doesn't change anyone's view - UNLESS they know who it is
2)I think the first 3-4 rounds are fine - past that each draft goes in different directions/runs etc and THAT information should belong to the people in those drafts - the PAID for it
3)It will happen only IF you make it happen - and even then you may have trouble with New York.
4) Maybe they AND their wallets are just frozen. [/QUOTE]Alright I have been excused of kissing up to you all so I will ask a tough question..........
Why did you all let someone who is in the main event and was not participating in the satellite observe it? Not a huge deal but it did not seem quite right on the surface to me.
Thanks [/QUOTE]I agree here. I did one of the early satellites to see myself where the players were going. I'd prefer these results stay a little bit hush-hush.
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Did it help you at all to then find out where those same players went in other satellite leagues or didn't you care for that info? Just asking because I understand what you're saying, but sometimes knowing where they went in other leagues is valuable too.
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It can be valuable but I'd just prefer to keep it to the satellite league owners. I signed up for 2 separate satellites to win $$ and see how the draft goes when people have money on the line vs. the regular MDC ADP's. If I'm really bullish on Player A and take him 2 rounds before the other two leagues the news of his draft position could hurt my chances of getting him next time around.
It's not a big deal though. Just my opinion.
It's not a big deal though. Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
Did it help you at all to then find out where those same players went in other satellite leagues or didn't you care for that info? Just asking because I understand what you're saying, but sometimes knowing where they went in other leagues is valuable too. greg - some of the "baseball" guys here may not be aware of what happened with your football satellite draft results courtesy of lou t this past year.
Did it help you at all to then find out where those same players went in other satellite leagues or didn't you care for that info? Just asking because I understand what you're saying, but sometimes knowing where they went in other leagues is valuable too. greg - some of the "baseball" guys here may not be aware of what happened with your football satellite draft results courtesy of lou t this past year.
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I'm a rookie here but a veteran on the football side and saw what happened prior to this last season when football satellite results were posted without approval of the satellite participants. For many reasons, I feel this item is blown out of proportion in terms of non-satellite participants gaining a true advantage (or benefit) from this information. With that said, however, I do feel that if the satellite participants feel otherwise and do feel as though it is not fair, Greg has to listen and keep the satellite results as confidential as possible.
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Originally posted by eddiejag:
Construction in R.I has been awful, i almost couldnt do Vegas then a few job's [what are they] came thru.I also heard its bad everywhere , hopefully things will change this summer.I think all this and the satelittes have hurt the main.You can play in a thousand dollar satelitte and get 8 times your money but in the main you get back 5 for a 1300 dollar buy in.I also agree with qohoags leave the 100.000 grand alone and bump up the main event winners , that would make a big difference. I know a couple guys will skip the main next year just because you get better payouts in the other leagues.
I myself like the ultimate and the super [great idea] just a great payout . This year couldnt afford the ultimate but thank heaven for the Super. Just my opinions. There are some excellent points in the above post. Here's where I'm coming from:
If I attend the main event, it's going to cost me an extra grand. About 300-400 to get there, 300 for a room, then food, drink, getting around. And that's if I leave the missus at home. (It's been suggested she could fly down on her broom, but never mind.)
I can get all the high-grade competition I want by going in a couple satellites (I'm really eager for the KJ Duke-inspired Keeper Sat. to get going), and I save the money on travel. I don't know if the high-end satellites here are as tough as the Main event, but they're as tough as I need I haven't won one yet.
What do I miss out on by not travelling? Well, the shot at a hundred grand, which, asfter tax, workds out to be about 70 for me. Lot of money. But even if I'm "three times as good as the next guy" (not saying I am, just arguing) my odds are still less than 1%. And if I get drawn into a tough league, or into a league where other people's draft strategies hurt my own (scissors cuts paper, but rock breaks sciss...) I might be 1 in 1,000 to win the main, or 1 in 10,000.
I'd miss the rush of hanging out for a weekend with a hundred souls who share my fantasy baseball addiction. I admit, I can't put a dollar value on that.
There were rumblings on the football boards six months ago of an online version of a main event, football or bases. I seriously hope that gets off the ground. I further hope that AL-only, NL-only, and even higher limit satellites get offered next year. Online Ultimate? I'd be sorely tempted.
Unless I move close to a Main Event city, though, I can't see myself taking a run at the main event. I have more money than brains, sure, but I don't have many brains. So it's tough to justify the travel costs and a 1300 buy in for a 5K league first prize.
Construction in R.I has been awful, i almost couldnt do Vegas then a few job's [what are they] came thru.I also heard its bad everywhere , hopefully things will change this summer.I think all this and the satelittes have hurt the main.You can play in a thousand dollar satelitte and get 8 times your money but in the main you get back 5 for a 1300 dollar buy in.I also agree with qohoags leave the 100.000 grand alone and bump up the main event winners , that would make a big difference. I know a couple guys will skip the main next year just because you get better payouts in the other leagues.
I myself like the ultimate and the super [great idea] just a great payout . This year couldnt afford the ultimate but thank heaven for the Super. Just my opinions. There are some excellent points in the above post. Here's where I'm coming from:
If I attend the main event, it's going to cost me an extra grand. About 300-400 to get there, 300 for a room, then food, drink, getting around. And that's if I leave the missus at home. (It's been suggested she could fly down on her broom, but never mind.)
I can get all the high-grade competition I want by going in a couple satellites (I'm really eager for the KJ Duke-inspired Keeper Sat. to get going), and I save the money on travel. I don't know if the high-end satellites here are as tough as the Main event, but they're as tough as I need I haven't won one yet.
What do I miss out on by not travelling? Well, the shot at a hundred grand, which, asfter tax, workds out to be about 70 for me. Lot of money. But even if I'm "three times as good as the next guy" (not saying I am, just arguing) my odds are still less than 1%. And if I get drawn into a tough league, or into a league where other people's draft strategies hurt my own (scissors cuts paper, but rock breaks sciss...) I might be 1 in 1,000 to win the main, or 1 in 10,000.
I'd miss the rush of hanging out for a weekend with a hundred souls who share my fantasy baseball addiction. I admit, I can't put a dollar value on that.
There were rumblings on the football boards six months ago of an online version of a main event, football or bases. I seriously hope that gets off the ground. I further hope that AL-only, NL-only, and even higher limit satellites get offered next year. Online Ultimate? I'd be sorely tempted.
Unless I move close to a Main Event city, though, I can't see myself taking a run at the main event. I have more money than brains, sure, but I don't have many brains. So it's tough to justify the travel costs and a 1300 buy in for a 5K league first prize.
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Geez, John! (UFS)
I'm looking over last years Main blind bidding...very nice grabbing Braun 3 weeks before he started playing!
What a grab! ($22) I wonder if that $11 bid that lost was DOUGHBOYS? To look at Braun's game log and look how good he was EVERY SINGLE WEEK! He did all that damage starting May 25th!!! Amazing.
Dan dropped Weeks in late AUG...just before his 9HR 10SB tear in the month of SEP.
Oh, what could have been!
~Lance
I'm looking over last years Main blind bidding...very nice grabbing Braun 3 weeks before he started playing!
What a grab! ($22) I wonder if that $11 bid that lost was DOUGHBOYS? To look at Braun's game log and look how good he was EVERY SINGLE WEEK! He did all that damage starting May 25th!!! Amazing.
Dan dropped Weeks in late AUG...just before his 9HR 10SB tear in the month of SEP.
Oh, what could have been!
~Lance
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