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*2014-15 Hot Stove Thread: The Padres won it I guess (1 Viewer)
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Eephus
Footballguy
People tend to nominate the big money players which sets the market high. There's often a sweet spot for value in the late middle but this can be derailed if multiple teams conserve their funds. I have seen cases where the last few stars are the worst value picks as people realize they can't possibly spend all their money.
Notorious T.R.E.
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Twins also offered to let him pitch in relief to get the 500k and he declined. I thought he should pitch it and give the money to charity if he didn't need it.
Hilts
Footballguy
If I'm understanding you correctly (which I'm tired, so I may be shady-ing this up), yes, I've often found the top tier guys go for less than they should relative to the next tier. Seems the top tier guys go for a mint, but then the next tier guys go for more than they should as people panic a bit once they realize they're going to be stuck with a gamble.
MAC_32
Footballguy
this is how mine usually go, slightly over pay for a couple-few stars you want then keep a watchful eye for values that hit in that lull somewhere near the middle. The bargain shoppers usually walk away with money and the overly patient paid out the nose for second rate stars.
Michael Brown
Footballguy
Part of the excitement is that an auction can go a million different ways. It just takes one lunatic to throw off the entire expectation of an auction
Eephus
Footballguy
yeah, that's pretty much nails it. Redrafts are generally predictable. Some owners may hold off longer on pitching than others but the top of your league's draft will be very similar to everybody else's.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Yeah, i always feel like an auction can go terribly wrong.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
You really NEED to have the guys in the league agree on the type of league they want - if you feel they won't agree on anything submit a list of alternative formats and let everyone discuss it - if you don't have a strong commissioner and a good set of rules keeper leagues will fall apart quickly.
I do agree with the guys here that auction leagues are the best format because the keeper prices are established or the player goes back into the next year's auction. Absolutely the FAIREST way for people to acquire players. Why should the guy who lucks into the first pick have the advantage of Mike Trout for x years everyone should have a chance to roster him ..... IF they want to pay the price.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
The upside of h2h, impure as it is, is that you dont have as many people who are dead money by the all star break.
I wouldnt keep that few, i would say a minimum of 8.
I wouldnt keep that few, i would say a minimum of 8.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
I'd imagine being in an auction with you would be easy based on your player evaluations. As soon as you bid on a guy he's yours, since everyone in your draft knows that guy is gonna suck.
Eephus
Footballguy
this is how mine usually go, slightly over pay for a couple-few stars you want then keep a watchful eye for values that hit in that lull somewhere near the middle. The bargain shoppers usually walk away with money and the overly patient paid out the nose for second rate stars.I'd imagine being in an auction with you would be easy based on your player evaluations. As soon as you bid on a guy he's yours, since everyone in your draft knows that guy is gonna suck.
Here were are as in olden days,Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
A Xmas gift for all of the wonderful Braves fans out there.....
enjoy your 162 games of having AJP on the roster.
enjoy your 162 games of having AJP on the roster.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
I've already started counting down to the fight he will instigate with Bryce Harper over some trumped up nonsense when the Braves are 10 back in mid-July.
Eephus
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
He is literally the most useless player i can think of.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
This is the best hot stove reporting of 2014 or any other year:
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Frostillicus
Footballguy
I still love AJ.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
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Seattle's Ruppert Jones achieved a bizarre dual [ASG uni] distinction: When he pinch-hit in the third inning [of the '77 game], he became the first Mariner ever to appear in an All-Star Game. But he was wearing a Blue Jays helmet, so he also became the first player ever to wear Blue Jays gear in an All-Star Game (Toronto's lone representative on the AL roster, Ron Fairly, didn't appear until four innings later).
Seattle's Ruppert Jones achieved a bizarre dual [ASG uni] distinction: When he pinch-hit in the third inning [of the '77 game], he became the first Mariner ever to appear in an All-Star Game. But he was wearing a Blue Jays helmet, so he also became the first player ever to wear Blue Jays gear in an All-Star Game (Toronto's lone representative on the AL roster, Ron Fairly, didn't appear until four innings later).
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Ruppert also liked Piña Coladas and gettin' caught in the rain.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
The Rupert Jones/Tom Paciorek/Mario Mendoza era versus Griffey/Buhner/Martinez.
I can't choose which was better.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
Michael Brown
Footballguy
I remember in the 87 asg, lee smith had to bat because of extra innings but didn't bring his cubs helmet so he put on an expos one
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Seems like he had a huge noggin (plus jheri curl). Surprised any other helmet fit him.
ETA: here it is.
Other cool ASG oddities here, including Reggie wearing a Mariners uniform for a team picture.
ETA: here it is.
Other cool ASG oddities here, including Reggie wearing a Mariners uniform for a team picture.
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True story.
During the 1981 season, our family lived outside Philly, and we would attend the games somewhat regularly. Well, the Phils had just won the series the year before, so I made it my personal goal to get a ball signed by as many members of the previous years' team as I could.
I had a good number of the players, maybe fifteen or so, because we stayed at the Hilton (?) right across the street from the stadium, and many off them hung out there. Some even drank in the hotel bar.
Anyway returning from lunch one day, I spotted backup outfielder **** Davis exiting the hotel. The ball was in my mom's purse at the time, as it never left my side. So, god bless her, she went running up to get me my coveted autograph, yelling, "****! ****!". Davis turned, gave her a strange look, and signed the ball without a word. Excited, she brought the ball back to me. Even more excited, I looked down to cherish yet another autograph from the champs!
It was Ruppert Jones.
The best part is mom didn't even realize exactly what had transpired until my dad, of course, had to call her out on it. One of our favorite stories to this day.
During the 1981 season, our family lived outside Philly, and we would attend the games somewhat regularly. Well, the Phils had just won the series the year before, so I made it my personal goal to get a ball signed by as many members of the previous years' team as I could.
I had a good number of the players, maybe fifteen or so, because we stayed at the Hilton (?) right across the street from the stadium, and many off them hung out there. Some even drank in the hotel bar.
Anyway returning from lunch one day, I spotted backup outfielder **** Davis exiting the hotel. The ball was in my mom's purse at the time, as it never left my side. So, god bless her, she went running up to get me my coveted autograph, yelling, "****! ****!". Davis turned, gave her a strange look, and signed the ball without a word. Excited, she brought the ball back to me. Even more excited, I looked down to cherish yet another autograph from the champs!
It was Ruppert Jones.
The best part is mom didn't even realize exactly what had transpired until my dad, of course, had to call her out on it. One of our favorite stories to this day.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
If I were a bad guy, I would ask if your mom often ran after guys yelling "****! ****!"
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Pennington avoiding arbitration with a 3.25mm deal? Are you not entertained?Phillies sign Wandy Rodriguez to a MiLB deal
After Scherzer and Shields, there isn't much left. Seth Smith maybe getting traded?
dparker713
Footballguy
I'm surprised they don't just want the 10Mjfranco77 said:
jfranco77
Footballguy
My understanding is the Marlins already got the 10mil. If Haren retires they just get to keep it. So they probably don't mind if he retires. Or they could send Haren +3mil to SD for Venable and keep the other 7.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
jfranco77
Footballguy
More like Asdrubal Cabrera signing with the Rays for some reason. 1-year deal. TB isn't exactly a great place to rebuild your value. Maybe he's hoping for a mid-season trade.
Apparently Seth Smith to the Mariners is getting close too.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
jfranco77
Footballguy
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Cabrera is horrible.
