MLB Contract Lge-MLBC/5

mikenj46 · Post by **mikenj46** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:35 pm

Again, unfortunately I am not able to participate in this type of league because I simply don't have the money it would take to compete! I think the idea is awesome though, very unique and takes fantasy baseball to the next level of actually making you the GM of your team.

With that said, I've been thinking of other takes on this type of league and wanted to see what kind of interest it draws for future seasons. If the idea of fantasy baseball is to really be a GM(draft, FA, etc)how about taking the Duke concept and making it an auction with actual money.

Just like MLB, no salary cap, just pure capitalism. Spend wisely as everyone reaches a limit at some point. This would truly show the value of each player as opposed to what MLB sees their salary as, the "GMs" would determine each players salary. It would also test the skill of these GMs because there would be different bargains and steals in each draft depending on how people spent on star players.

Anyone think something like this would be plausible and interesting or too complicated???

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:18 pm

Ok, we're up to 10 players now.

Chris - I added you to the list since we may not start before feb-20 (my estimated start date was appx feb-15). If we start sooner that you can do it we'll look for someone to take your place.

[ February 03, 2009, 08:21 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:20 pm

Originally posted by mikenj46:

Again, unfortunately I am not able to participate in this type of league because I simply don't have the money it would take to compete! I think the idea is awesome though, very unique and takes fantasy baseball to the next level of actually making you the GM of your team.

With that said, I've been thinking of other takes on this type of league and wanted to see what kind of interest it draws for future seasons. If the idea of fantasy baseball is to really be a GM(draft, FA, etc)how about taking the Duke concept and making it an auction with actual money.

Just like MLB, no salary cap, just pure capitalism. Spend wisely as everyone reaches a limit at some point. This would truly show the value of each player as opposed to what MLB sees their salary as, the "GMs" would determine each players salary. It would also test the skill of these GMs because there would be different bargains and steals in each draft depending on how people spent on star players.

Anyone think something like this would be plausible and interesting or too complicated??? That is pretty much the point of this

With the strict implementation of your concept there wouldn't be enough money in the prze pool -unless it was a high roller league - which would require some kind of sponsorship or back to no money.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:43 pm

Have an 11th owner now and maybe a 12th. So 3 spots available for sure. Don't delay if you're interested.

[ February 03, 2009, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

jim.s · Post by **jim.s** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:56 pm

Hook and Chet,

I am somewhat mistified by the comments on the boards about me "taking forever". The fact is that I averaged better than 1 hour per pick (excluding overnights)and excluding round 1 pick 1 when I didn't know the draft had started. (Probably even including that -- I haven't done exact calculation).

It is true that I don't hang out in the chat room 24/7 which seemed to bother a couple of people.

JS

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:11 pm

Originally posted by jim.s:

Hook and Chet,

I am somewhat mistified by the comments on the boards about me "taking forever". The fact is that I averaged better than 1 hour per pick (excluding overnights)and excluding round 1 pick 1 when I didn't know the draft had started. (Probably even including that -- I haven't done exact calculation).

It is true that I don't hang out in the chat room 24/7 which seemed to bother a couple of people.

JS Actually the first pick was under twelve minutes.....BUT 12 picks were more than 1 hour - many of them over 2 hours. Average doesn't really cut it when people think they should be up in a reasonable amount of time and then aren't.

Then again, KJ was not there cracking the whip

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:27 pm

C'mon Jimmy!

Embrace it...you're an icon!

I agree...you did well after round 3...no real complaints.

It's better being an icon for fun and teasing than nothing!

~Lance

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:17 pm

And now back to the signups .... 3-4 spots are available for this draft. Shoot me an email (address in my profile) for full details.

Participants

1 KJ Duke

2 Jim Stanard

3 David Shovein

4 Shawn Young

5 Andre Bouricer

6 Greg Morgan

7 Rick Thomas

8 Chris Throop (depends on start date)

9 Tony Cincotta/ GLY

10 Josh Blumenreich

11 Bobby Jurney

12 Bryan Vogel

13

14

15

[ February 05, 2009, 12:07 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:56 am

I am in, if I spend all of my money before the season starts in DC's then I can spend more time during the season on my main event team

jim.s · Post by **jim.s** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:08 am

Captain,

So 30% of the time I was offine for more than an hour (rarely over 2 hours) and you think that doesn't cut it? You and I must have very different life styles.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:14 am

Who wants a piece of last year's NFBC champ in this one? Three more spots to fill, maybe 4.

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:27 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Who wants a piece of last year's NFBC champ in this one? Three more spots to fill, maybe 4. KJ, looks like things are a go, but please see my pm. One other question - do you draft on weekends?

thx

Spy

[ February 04, 2009, 08:28 PM: Message edited by: Spyhunter ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:56 pm

Originally posted by Spyhunter:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Who wants a piece of last year's NFBC champ in this one? Three more spots to fill, maybe 4. KJ, looks like things are a go, but please see my pm. One other question - do you draft on weekends?

thx

Spy [/QUOTE]Yes, we usually make good ground on weekends.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 5:50 pm

God help me. I think I might be in for another one of these. ASSuming it begins after the current one ends.

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:36 pm

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

God help me. I think I might be in for another one of these. ASSuming it begins after the current one ends. I miss it already. If I can get away with limited connectivity the weekend of 2/19-2/22, then count me in.

Emory

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:45 pm

Picking up a few more repeat players now that the exhuasting first 30 rounds of the first is over. Still need at least 2 more players.

Participants

1 KJ Duke

2 Jim Stanard

3 David Shovein

4 Shawn Young

5 Andre Bouricer

6 Greg Morgan

7 Rick Thomas

8 Chris Throop (depends on start date)

9 Tony Cincotta/ GLY

10 Josh Blumenreich

11 Bobby Jurney

12 Bryan Vogel

13 Emory Upchurch

14 Steve Jupinka

15

[ February 05, 2009, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 5:26 am

One, or maybe two spots left in this league.

Right now I'm thinking we'll try to get started Thursday or Friday of next week.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:26 am

I still need to confirm with Chris as he may have a time conflict, so if anyone wants what could be the last spot available, please shoot me a message.

Participants

1 KJ Duke

2 Jim Stanard

3 David Shovein

4 Shawn Young

5 Andre Bouricer

6 Greg Morgan

7 Rick Thomas

8 Tony Cincotta/ GLY

9 Josh Blumenreich

10 Bobby Jurney

11 Bryan Vogel

12 Emory Upchurch

13 Steve Jupinka

14 Terry Haney

15 Chris Throop (alternate Kelly Uganski)

[ February 05, 2009, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:29 am

Nice work Duke.

Likewhat17 · Post by **Likewhat17** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:34 am

Nicely done KJ.. looks like we added some star studded names at the bottom

751542 · Post by **751542** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:50 am

send tom kds??? RT is chomping at the bit!!!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:16 am

Yes, let's get this rolling. Draft will start next Thursday, Feb 12, High Noon (eastern time).

Everyone send me your KDS for this league. Is a Saturday noon deadline OK with all?

As soon as I have all I will post a draft order and send everything to Greg. (I'll try to get JZ to randomize the selections for me, as I did last time).

My KDS is 1-15, so as not to have any conflct of interest. Also, we have a 15th owner, I just don't know if it is Chris or Kelly, will finalize that today.

Participants

1 KJ Duke

2 Jim Stanard

3 David Shovein

4 Shawn Young

5 Andre Bouricer

6 Greg Morgan

7 Rick Thomas

8 Tony Cincotta/ GLY

9 Josh Blumenreich

10 Bobby Jurney

11 Emory Upchurch

12 Steve Jupinka/ S Childs

13 Terry Haney

14 Kelly Uganski/ Steve Wells

15 Mike Rosenblum

[ February 06, 2009, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

751542 · Post by **751542** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:38 am

awesome job kj,looking foward to swimming with the sharks!!!

Terry H · Post by **Terry H** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:57 am

Nice job Kevin. Are the salaries in the other thread the ones that will be used for this league or are you going to update them?

mikenj46 · Post by **mikenj46** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:57 am

KJ,

Know I missed the boat on this, but if for some reason something opens up and someone backs out let me know.

Mike