MLB Contract Lge-MLBC/5

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:03 am

There were a number of guys left out of the Duke Invitational that wanted in, some also were concerned with the potentially high league cost. So, I will sponsor another, this one at the rate of $5 per $1 million in contract value (rather than $10). I'll designate this the MLBC/5 league.

This will be a slow draft on Mock Draft Central, thus you should be prepared to spend 2 weeks checking in frequently throughout each day (or be reachable by text message or email for your pick).

MLBC/5 League Summary

- Estimated average cost $400-600

- Starting date TBD, estimated mid-February

- Draft Champion format, 45-round slow draft

- KDS to determine draft slots.

- 31RR, serpentine draft reverses to begin rd 31

You will determine your own entry cost ($125 minimum) based on the players you draft. Players will cost $5 per every one million of their actual salary during the first 30 rounds of the draft (with a league minimum $2 corresponding to the MLB $400,000 league minimum salary). All players from rounds 31-45 will cost the league minimum $2 regardless of salary. I will post a comprehensive list of player salaries prior to the draft.

The NFBC will charge $125 per team and payout a free NFBC entry (or $1300) to first place and $200 to second place. There will be a secondary pool based on your team payroll that functions like a private league; in all other respects this league will function like any other NFBC $125 draft champions league. The secondary pool will pay the top 3 teams in addition to a bonus "Manager of the Year" payout for the team that most out-performs their payroll. Email for details on the secondary pool: [email protected].

Participants

1 KJ Duke

2 Jim Stanard

3 David Shovein

4 Shawn Young

5 Andre Bouricer

6 G Morgan

7 Perry

8 Chest Rockwell

9 Roundtrippers

10 Syphunter (depends on start date)

11 T Cincotta/ GLY

12 jblume33

13

14

15

The "Manager of the Year" will be designated as follows: The aggregate payroll for all teams will be totalled. The percentage of each individual team payroll will then be determined in relation to the entire league and multiplied by the total number of league roto points (which is 1,200 points). For example, if the league's entire payroll is 7,500 and your team payroll is 375, then your team would be 5% of the total (375/7,500). This percentage will be multiplied by 1,200 points to get your "benchmark" points, so in this case the benchmark would be 60 points (5% x 1200). The minimum benchmark will be 40 points, so if the above calculation falls below this for any team their benchmark will instead be 40. The team that finishes with the most points over their benchmark will win "Manager of the Year".

[ February 03, 2009, 11:57 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

jim.s · Post by **jim.s** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:20 am

I'll play

Jim Stanard

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:47 am

Three teams are signed up and I've PM'd 4-5 others who wanted in but missed out on the Duke Invitational - so we should be about half-full leaving 7-8 open spots.

I will have draft commishioner status on MDC for this league, so we should be able to keep a good pace going for a slow draft (I'd expect ~3 rds per day). The first league filled in 24 hours, so email me or post below if you want a spot.

[ January 21, 2009, 05:52 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Marauders · Post by **Marauders** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:43 pm

Just so I understand the guidelines correctly, If the total cost of the players I drafted was $500, would I then have to add the $125 league fee on top of that for a total of $625?...or is $125 the minimum your team can cost?...for instance if the total value of the players I drafted was only $100, I'd still owe $125 total.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:56 pm

Originally posted by Marauders:

Just so I understand the guidelines correctly, If the total cost of the players I drafted was $500, would I then have to add the $125 league fee on top of that for a total of $625? If your team payroll is 500, the total is 500 (not 625).

Originally posted by Marauders:

for instance if the total value of the players I drafted was only $100, I'd still owe $125 total. correct

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:03 pm

The clamorers have left the building ?

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:51 am

I'm in.

Would also be in at higher entry fee. Whatever it takes to bring people out of the woodwork

Shawn/Bluenose

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:46 pm

And we are back up to the top....you may be able to talk me into this one.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:42 am

Originally posted by Raskol:

And we are back up to the top....you may be able to talk me into this one. With that we'd be up to 5 players - perhaps the kickoff of tomorrow's MLBC10 league will get the buzz going again.

[ January 29, 2009, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:48 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

And we are back up to the top....you may be able to talk me into this one. With that we'd be up to 5 players - perhaps the kickoff of tomorrow's MLBC10 league will get the buzz going again.

[/QUOTE]Why is graemlin taking the line off the highway? Is he trying to widen the lanes like Kramer ?

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:53 am

Originally posted by Quahogs:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

And we are back up to the top....you may be able to talk me into this one. With that we'd be up to 5 players - perhaps the kickoff of tomorrow's MLBC10 league will get the buzz going again.

[/QUOTE]Why is graemlin taking the line off the highway? Is he trying to widen the lanes like Kramer ? [/QUOTE]Good interpretation for the kiddies in the MB crowd

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:10 am

I don't think anyone "got" my graemlin

C'mon people, it was a great one.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:26 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I don't think anyone "got" my graemlin

C'mon people, it was a great one. I like when the rolled up c-note drops!

~Lance

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:49 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I don't think anyone "got" my graemlin

C'mon people, it was a great one. He just finished painting his floor black. He looks up and realizes it matches his black walls perfectly. He's pretty damn happy.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:05 am

Another signup, we've got 6 players now.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:28 am

With the first MLBC draft getting rave reviews from all participants (at least when my back isn't turned), I'll try to ramp up #2.

9 more spots to fill ...

Anyone else interested, questions, comments ???

Liquidhippo · Post by **Liquidhippo** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:44 am

Sign me up Kevin.

Thx

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:56 am

From a guy in the first draft, you're nuts if you don't at least give this a try. Intriguing at every turn. Play for the Championship, play for the 20% return for best Manager. Budget or not. A blast.

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:56 am

Sorry changing my post as I won't be able to make this one.

Great concept though Kevin.

Greg I expect this will be a regular feature of early season drafts from now on.

[ February 03, 2009, 11:14 PM: Message edited by: Captain Hook ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:01 am

Originally posted by Captain Hook:

In please (subject to KJ having capability to MOVE the draft as commissioner) You're in hook, I will be DC for this one and keep it moving.

And with Hippo, we now have 8.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:01 am

Kevin,

I do have some interest and you can consider me a probable. I have to be honest the main reason I have stayed out is I have heard one participant in particular who is already registered takes forever. Can we be guaranteed this thing moves along at a pretty decent pace.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:03 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

From a guy in the first draft, you're nuts if you don't at least give this a try. Intriguing at every turn. Play for the Championship, play for the 20% return for best Manager. Budget or not. A blast. I totally agree. I look forward to doing this again year after year.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:42 am

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

Kevin,

I do have some interest and you can consider me a probable. I have to be honest the main reason I have stayed out is I have heard one participant in particular who is already registered takes forever. Can we be guaranteed this thing moves along at a pretty decent pace. Chest, I think the problem was mostly the lack of a commish in those other lges - the individual of which I think you speak was in our first slow draft and we did 45 rounds in 8-9 days, and after a slow start he got with the pace.

I'll put you on the list for now, once we get full you can decide for sure.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:53 am

Just to be clear, I expect this league to be done in two weeks. This means we have a pace of 3 rounds per day, and that will include a few inevitably slow days - so plan on doing 4-5 rds on a good day. If you are away from a computer but can be reached otherwise, I will be able to post picks for you.

To average 45 picks per day means no one should be averaging more than 1 hour per pick during the "awake hours". So, if you take 5 hours on one pick, your next 5 should be ready to go within 10-15 minutes to keep your average near one hour. If you can't come close to this pace, this draft isn't for you.

How's that?

[ February 03, 2009, 02:13 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:55 pm

How does that feel JS?