how do the keeper picks work in the draft, are they automatically taken out? sorry for dumb question but i haven't done a keeper league before
― na (NA), Friday, 24 March 2017 17:38 (seven years ago) link
they will all happen in the last 5 rounds. so you'll have 5 picks in a row right at the end (i think).
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 24 March 2017 17:56 (seven years ago) link
hey Thermo i changed my keepers upthread, just wanted to make sure you saw (hanging onto Chapman instead of Sano.)
excited to draft with you gentlemen and take it to the limit one more time
― nomar, Friday, 24 March 2017 17:59 (seven years ago) link
thanks, noted!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 24 March 2017 17:59 (seven years ago) link
im excited also for another season! now that the real life cubs have won anything is possible!!
― johnny crunch, Friday, 24 March 2017 18:02 (seven years ago) link
thanks everyone for getting your selects in. I've got the draft order set and keepers set. because it's incredibly easy to mis-click on things, please make sure your picks are correct on the draft page: https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/36915/draftresults
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 24 March 2017 18:54 (seven years ago) link
(scroll to the bottom)
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 24 March 2017 18:55 (seven years ago) link
alright. time for me to do some research!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 26 March 2017 18:10 (seven years ago) link
LINCECUMLORDS
C - Kyle Schwarber1B - Carlos Santana2B Dustin Pedroia 3B Anthony Rendón SS Xander BogaertsOF Starling MarteOF Lorenzo Cain OF A.J. Pollock OF Andrew Benintendi 1B, 2B, 3B, SS Jedd Gyorko 3B Ryon Healy 3B Yoan MoncadaSS Dansby Swanson SP Jacob deGrom SP Jon Lester SP Carlos Carrasco SP Garrett Richards SP Carlos Rodon SP Carlos MartínezRP Jeurys Familia RP Aroldis Chapman RP David Phelps
― nomar, Sunday, 26 March 2017 21:44 (seven years ago) link
Benintendi and Moncada is pretty sweet.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 26 March 2017 21:52 (seven years ago) link
Oh hey ima post my ballot too
C - TBD (lol)1B - Paul Goldschmidt2B - Rougned Odor3B - Nolan ArenadoSS - Trevor StoryOF - Mookie BettsOF - Mark TrumboOF - Adam Jones1B/OF - Wil Myers1B/OF - Ian Desmond2B/SS/OF - Jose PerazaOF - Max Kepler
SP - Steven MatzSP - Kenta MaedaSP - Danny DuffySP - Zack GreinkeSP - Lance McCullersSP - John LackeySP - Kevin GausmanSP - Alex Reyes (oops)RP - Kenley JansenRP - Ken GilesRP - A.J. Ramos
realized the end of the draft was creeping up way too quick, realized i hadn't queued up a young minor leaguer to draft with my last pick, freaked out, grabbed alex reyes, of course without checking he's out for the season... so he'll be getting dropped for a catcher at some point, anyway. my batting is gonna be terrifying this year just hope my pitching can hang
― why ruin a good tradition? (Will M.), Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:13 (seven years ago) link
You can stash him in your NA slot if you want.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:37 (seven years ago) link
I might do that, although given my keeper options at this point in the season there's almost no point. Might instead just pick up a guy who starts in the minors who I epxect to make an impact this year (i ahve at least one in mind).
― why ruin a good tradition? (Will M.), Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:48 (seven years ago) link
I think I know who you're thinking of. If I missed out on Urias, I would have gone for him later on.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 26 March 2017 23:14 (seven years ago) link
My Ballot, Porno For Shapiros:
C – Buster Posey, 1B1B – Hanley Ramirez2B – Matt Carpenter, 1B, 3B3B – Kris Bryant (keeper), 1B, OFSS – Carlos Correa (keeper)OF – Jackie Bradley Jr (Keeper)OF – Dexter FowlerOF – Nomar Mazara (possible keeper)
UTL/bench – Ben Zobrist, 2B, OFUTL/bench – Even Gattis, CUTL/bench – Elvis AndrusUTL/bench – Michael Brantley, OF
SP – Max ScherzerSP – Jose Quintana (keeper)SP – Cole HamelsSP – James PaxtonSP – Jharel CottonSP – Sonny Gray SP – Julio Urias (probably keeper)
RP – Wade DavisRP – Alex ColomeRP – Cam Bedrosian
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2017 00:01 (seven years ago) link
you got Cam Bedrosian right before i was going to take him, i like that dude.
― nomar, Monday, 27 March 2017 00:07 (seven years ago) link
I'd honestly never even heard of him before yesterday.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2017 00:26 (seven years ago) link
Woops.
― Andy K, Monday, 27 March 2017 02:50 (seven years ago) link
PROTOSCHWARBER
C - Willson Contreras1B - Brad Miller2B - Javier Baez3B - Justin TurnerSS - Aledmys DiazOF - Nelson CruzOF - Christian YelichOF - Keon BroxtonUT - Greg Bird
1B - Mike NapoliC - Wilson RamosOF - Travis JankowskiOF - Yasmany TomasOF - Ender Inciarte
SP - Corey KluberSP - Aaron SanchezSP - Jon GraySP - Drew PomeranzSP - Ian KennedySP - Adam Wainwright
RP - David RobertsonRP - Francisco Rodriguez
i was not very well prepared and then real life intervened - we had to go pick up my kid from a play date so i was trying to give my wife directions through a townhouse complex parking lot while also keeping an eye on the draft on my phone
― na (NA), Monday, 27 March 2017 14:58 (seven years ago) link
IwakumaJamaicaAroma
C - Yasmani Grandal1B - Anthony Rizzo2B - Robinson Cano3B - Kyle SeagerSS - Jean SeguraOF - Andrew McCutchenOF - Joc PedersonOF - Adam EatonUtil - Victor Martinez
BN - Alex Bregman, 3BBN - Wilmer Flores, 1B, 2B, 3BBN - Odubel Herrera, OFBN - Tyler Naquin, OF
SP - Clayton KershawSP - Justin VerlanderSP - Marcus StromanSP - Robbie RaySP - Trevor BauerSP - Marco Estrada
RP - Cody AllenRP - Kyle BarracloughRP - Chris Devenski
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Monday, 27 March 2017 15:36 (seven years ago) link
Similar to last year, I'll keep a list all year so people can track who is keepable. Unlike last year, I'll share it now, so you can see the updates whenever I make them.
link to sheet
Warning: if a player gets dropped and I don't add him to the "dropped" column in time and you trade for him and later find out he's not keepable that's on you! this sheet for entertainment purposes only etc
all ages should be updated for NEXT year btw, so if someone seems too old it's because i'm aiming for their ~apr 1 2018 age
― why ruin a good tradition? (Will M.), Monday, 27 March 2017 16:59 (seven years ago) link
thanks!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 27 March 2017 17:46 (seven years ago) link
(there have also been many mistakes on age over the years so please double-check before believing them!)
― why ruin a good tradition? (Will M.), Monday, 27 March 2017 18:43 (seven years ago) link
that's awesome, thanks for putting it together
― na (NA), Monday, 27 March 2017 19:11 (seven years ago) link
Stanton Like My Mama (pka MidtableObscurity/Bread and Jam Betances):
C - Russell Martin, Welington Castillo1B - Miguel Cabrera, Brandon Belt2B - DJ LeMahieu, Jonathan Schoop3B - Miguel SanoSS - Jonathan Villar, Asdrubal CabreraOF - Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Batista, Kendrys Morales, Eric ThamesSP - Rick Porcello, Madison Bumgarner, Julio Teheran, Masahiro Tanaka, Drew Smyly, Sean ManaeaRP - Mark Melancon, Hector Rondon, Dellin Betances
― @TtamAlubic (Display Name (this cannot be changed):), Monday, 27 March 2017 19:54 (seven years ago) link
i have eight solid dudes pretty well under 27, i think i'll be making some deals this season.
― nomar, Monday, 27 March 2017 23:04 (seven years ago) link
I think those deals will be with NA!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 28 March 2017 00:02 (seven years ago) link
Thanks for the spreadsheet, Will! Seeing that made me feel better about my keeper situation. It also reminded me that eight years of Kershaw (best draft pick I ever made) are ending this year -- if I'm out of it mid-season, guess who's going to be available!
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Tuesday, 28 March 2017 08:42 (seven years ago) link
i'm suddenly wishing i drafted more trade-bait.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 28 March 2017 17:17 (seven years ago) link
First place after opening day -- it really is the best day of the season, where anything seems possible.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Tuesday, 4 April 2017 11:11 (seven years ago) link
and you've also peaked!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 4 April 2017 15:29 (seven years ago) link
the magical time of the season when you can lose 34 points in one day
― na (NA), Tuesday, 4 April 2017 15:47 (seven years ago) link
jeez i have five guys named Carlos on my team
― nomar, Wednesday, 5 April 2017 21:26 (seven years ago) link
Team now named Carter Guti Boyd (no longer Ultralight Bream), fyi.
― Andy K, Sunday, 9 April 2017 00:09 (seven years ago) link
i have 6 guys on the dl rn
― johnny crunch, Wednesday, 19 April 2017 02:16 (seven years ago) link
I'll have five (including four SPs) shortly.
Probably leading the league in SP DL stints following disaster starts.
― Andy K, Sunday, 30 April 2017 23:13 (seven years ago) link
This has not been my year
― nomar, Sunday, 30 April 2017 23:34 (seven years ago) link
this 10-day DL is really fucking with my junk.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 3 May 2017 22:48 (seven years ago) link
thinking about your offer, Nick. it's not bad, but leaves me in a pinch for the 27-29 range. will get back to you in a day or two.
i might want to flip Mazara for an older OF who is performing a little better, if anyone is interested!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 9 May 2017 13:51 (six years ago) link
may god have mercy on our souls
― na (NA), Wednesday, 10 May 2017 12:30 (six years ago) link
Day-to-DayDay-to-Day10-Day DL10-Day DL10-Day DL60-Day DL10-Day DL
― Andy K, Thursday, 11 May 2017 21:43 (six years ago) link
ya... my other league has opened up a 3rd DL slot. i'm not opposed, if enough of us want to go that route.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 11 May 2017 23:00 (six years ago) link
have you guys played deadball? i am playing a game against myself this evening and it is ridic fun
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/695502966/smallball-baseball-with-dice
― illegal economic migration (Tracer Hand), Monday, 15 May 2017 20:47 (six years ago) link
let's see how some of my key draftees and keepers are doing
Marte, suspended, droppedPollock, DLChapman, DLFamilia, DL, droppedRichards, DL, droppedRodon, DL, dropped
ok nm
― nomar, Monday, 15 May 2017 23:15 (six years ago) link
oh cool, thx
Carlos Carrasco departed Monday's start against the Rays in the fourth inning with an apparent injury.
― nomar, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 00:59 (six years ago) link
ya... my other league has opened up a 3rd DL slot. i'm not opposed, if enough of us want to go that route.― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:00 PM (two weeks ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:00 PM (two weeks ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
How about six, maybe seven?
― Andy K, Monday, 29 May 2017 18:30 (six years ago) link
have a pending trade out there but also looking for other good starting pitching for my 1b/3b/of (not harper), get at me w any proposals~
― johnny crunch, Monday, 29 May 2017 21:41 (six years ago) link
Definitely seven.
― Andy K, Tuesday, 30 May 2017 00:03 (six years ago) link
let's check in on my draft day team
1. (10) Jacob deGrom (NYM - SP) - not bad2. (13) Kyle Schwarber (ChC - C,OF) - dreadful3. (32) Jon Lester (ChC - SP) - halfway decent4. (35) Carlos Carrasco (Cle - SP) - good5. (54) Andrew Benintendi (Bos - OF) - someday he'll be better6. (57) Yoan Moncada (CWS - 3B) - NA7. (76) Anthony Rendon (Was - 3B) - good8. (79) Carlos Santana (Cle - 1B,OF) - bad production at 1B, dropped9. (98) Dustin Pedroia (Bos - 2B) - power's gone, dropped10. (101) Dansby Swanson (Atl - SS) - terrible, dropped11. (120) Jeurys Familia (NYM - RP) - suspended, dropped12. (123) Lorenzo Cain (KC - OF) - not great, dropped13. (142) Garrett Richards (LAA - SP) - injured, dropped14. (145) Jedd Gyorko (StL - 1B,2B,3B,SS) - good15. (164) Carlos Rodón (CWS - SP) - injured, dropped16. (167) Ryon Healy (Oak - 1B,3B) - not great then, dropped17. (186) David Phelps (Mia - SP,RP) - whatever, dropped18. (189) Carlos Martínez (StL - SP) - good19. (208) Aroldis Chapman (NYY - RP) - injured20. (211) A.J. Pollock (Ari - OF) - injured21. (230) Starling Marte (Pit - OF) - suspended, dropped22. (233) Xander Bogaerts (Bos - SS) - good, not great
7 of my top 8 ranked batters on yahoo are free agent pickups, it's a miracle that I'm in the middle of the pack
― nomar, Sunday, 4 June 2017 16:19 (six years ago) link
Bogart was leading the league in AVG up until a few weeks ago – and so far has a career high OPS (.849) (only 2 HR but 8-0 in SB). maybe not MVP-level great, but he's doing pretty damn well. Esp for a guy you got at #233!
and thank you for Cain, btw!
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 5 June 2017 19:25 (six years ago) link
oh weird. doesn't seem like he'll actually be batting much, does it?
― na (NA), Wednesday, 14 February 2018 21:58 (six years ago) link
we could just have an honour rule where if you draft pitching ohtani, only you are allowed to pick up hitting ohtani? far from ideal, but he presents a unique challenge (i think the best would just be if you could start him as a batter OR hitter each day, but yahoo fucked that right up)
― flippy bard (Will M.), Friday, 16 February 2018 16:33 (six years ago) link
I'm running an auction league this year if anyone's here's interested. $20 to play. The auction is 10am pacific on March 24th. SABR Points scoring, with some tweaks.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Monday, 26 February 2018 18:26 (six years ago) link
I don’t mind the idea of an honour rule with Ohtani. Since he’s supposed to be a more effective pitcher - maybe give whoever drafts him as such five rounds to add him as a hitter before all bets are off?
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 26 February 2018 22:27 (six years ago) link
i think we're dangerously messing with the fabric of space and time, he's going to slip through a wormhole and pitch to himself.
― omar little, Monday, 26 February 2018 22:29 (six years ago) link
I for one, welcome the destruction of space and time.
I’m sick of it’s shit.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 26 February 2018 22:50 (six years ago) link
https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2018/2/27/17056670/fantasy-baseball-positional-eligibility-oddities
― na (NA), Wednesday, 28 February 2018 22:29 (six years ago) link
Do you guys have a league going this year?
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 21 March 2018 00:59 (six years ago) link
yes, we're drafting saturday! thread: It's Not a Trick, It's a Collusion – 2018 In Love Baseball Fantasy League
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 21 March 2018 05:42 (six years ago) link
oooh
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 21 March 2018 09:28 (six years ago) link
sunday tho!
― it's so hot in here! (Will M.), Wednesday, 21 March 2018 13:44 (six years ago) link