Boards Fantasy Baseball (non-keeper) league 2014

Coeus

With spring training around the corner I guess it time to get the ball rolling on a redraft fantasy baseball league. As usual this league will be a non-keeper head to head with upto 16 teams.

List of interest from last season thread is as follows:
smackbunnybaby
8-10
Benimar
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
Coeus

Those interested feel free to post here or PM me.

Masked Man

I'll be back as well.

Coeus

Bump...updated list.

smackbunnybaby
8-10
Benimar
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
Coeus
Masked Man
lankythecamel

mikemac1

In

Congoose

I'm interested too, thanks.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

Should be a laugh

BigBadRob83

Back to defend the title!

MoyVilla9

Can someone explain how this works exactly? If I joined I would be new to fantasy games and don't even know fully what "non-keeper" league means.

Coeus

MoyVilla9 wrote: »

Can someone explain how this works exactly? If I joined I would be new to fantasy games and don't even know fully what "non-keeper" league means.

Non-keeper is basically a redraft league so every season managers will draft new teams.

Updated list of players as follows:
1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83

Now there are 10 I'll reactivate the league and send invites in the next day or 2...

Coeus

Oh and here are the Scoring & settings from the 2013 league. I've set the draft for March 18th but that can be decided upon later. Any suggestions for changes are welcome. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to raise the min innings limit

Season Type: Full
Draft Type: Live Standard Draft
Draft Time: Tue Mar 18 9:00pm GMT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Live Draft Pick Time: 1 Minute, 30 Seconds
Max Teams: 16
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Player Universe: All baseball
New Players Become Available: As soon as Yahoo adds them View List of Forced Players
Max Acquisitions for Entire Season: No maximum
Max Trades for Entire Season No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: August 17, 2014
Allow Draft Pick Trades: No
Waiver Time: 2 days
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Waiver Mode: Standard
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo Sports
Trade Review: League Votes
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Max Acquisitions per Week: 6
Min Innings Pitched: 7
Weekly Deadline: Daily - Today
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Playoffs: Week 23, 24 and 25 (6 teams) Note: Week 25 runs 7 days from Sep 22 to Sep 28
Playoff Reseeding: No
Lock Eliminated Teams: Yes
Divisions: No
Make League Publicly Viewable: No
Roster Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, DL, NA
Batters Stat Categories: Runs (R), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), Walks (BB), Batting Average (AVG)
Pitchers Stat Categories: Wins (W), Saves (SV), Strikeouts (K), Holds (HLD), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP)

MoyVilla9

Great, I'm in for this if there's room.

8-10

Was this an auction draft last year? I didn't play but looking through the 2013 thread and i can see it mentioned.

mikemac1

nope, not an auction

Just a standard draft

BigBadRob83

Coeus wrote: »

Any suggestions for changes are welcome. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to raise the min innings limit

That aimed at anyone in particular?

8-10

Coeus wrote: »

Oh and here are the Scoring & settings from the 2013 league. I've set the draft for March 18th but that can be decided upon later. Any suggestions for changes are welcome. I'm thinking it might be a good idea to raise the min innings limit

I'd like less categories. With roster sizes standard and only 10 players I think 5x5 would do best.

If we want to continue with 12 categories I'd either allow more players in the league or else increase the roster size (think Yahoo allow up to 30).

I'm not a fan of extra categories in shallow leagues. If this was an AL or NL only then it's ok but with only 10 people playing both leagues with standard roster I think 5x5 should be enough. (have a feeling most will disagree but putting it out there)

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

8-10 wrote: »

I'd like less categories. With roster sizes standard and only 10 players I think 5x5 would do best.

If we want to continue with 12 categories I'd either allow more players in the league or else increase the roster size (think Yahoo allow up to 30).

I'm not a fan of extra categories in shallow leagues. If this was an AL or NL only then it's ok but with only 10 people playing both leagues with standard roster I think 5x5 should be enough. (have a feeling most will disagree but putting it out there)

I have a feeling most wont have a clue what your talking about!

BigBadRob83

8-10 wrote: »

I'd like less categories. With roster sizes standard and only 10 players I think 5x5 would do best.

If we want to continue with 12 categories I'd either allow more players in the league or else increase the roster size (think Yahoo allow up to 30).

I'm not a fan of extra categories in shallow leagues. If this was an AL or NL only then it's ok but with only 10 people playing both leagues with standard roster I think 5x5 should be enough. (have a feeling most will disagree but putting it out there)

Like the amount of categories. Wouldn't be opposed to increased roster size if number of teams is decreasing

8-10

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

I have a feeling most wont have a clue what your talking about!

If most don't have a clue then I'd argue it's unfair to include more than the standard categories. If the league is for more casual players giving it a go for a year then I'd have it as standard as possible for fairness. Either that or go completely the opposite, have an AL and NL only version with larger rosters. I don't think the middleground serves anybody.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

8-10 wrote: »

If most don't have a clue then I'd argue it's unfair to include more than the standard categories. If the league is for more casual players giving it a go for a year then I'd have it as standard as possible for fairness. Either that or go completely the opposite, have an AL and NL only version with larger rosters. I don't think the middleground serves anybody.

Yeah I think a quick acknowledgement of general all round fantasy knowledge might not be a bad thing.

Coeus

BigBadRob83 wrote: »

That aimed at anyone in particular?

Well, you know...just to keep you on your toes I'm thinking 24 innings minimum just like the keeper league

8-10 wrote: »

I'd like less categories. With roster sizes standard and only 10 players I think 5x5 would do best.

If we want to continue with 12 categories I'd either allow more players in the league or else increase the roster size (think Yahoo allow up to 30).

I'm not a fan of extra categories in shallow leagues. If this was an AL or NL only then it's ok but with only 10 people playing both leagues with standard roster I think 5x5 should be enough. (have a feeling most will disagree but putting it out there)

Yea, we set the scoring to 6x6 last season as the league is for upto 16 teams. We ended up with 14 teams and I think the depth of the waiver wire was not that shallow. Hopefully we get the 16 this season. So far we have 11 as follows:

1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9

8-10

Ah ok sorry my bad, thought we were stopping at 10

gciddy

I would be interested this year, if there is a spot for me. Cheers.

Coeus

gciddy wrote: »

I would be interested this year, if there is a spot for me. Cheers.

Yes there is, e now have 12 as follows...

1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9
12. gciddy

I've reactivated the league and will send round the invites soon...

I have also created the following poll to find the time thats suits best. Since the first game in Oz starts in the AM on March 21st the poll only goes to March 20th
http://www.doodle.com/cdihthbggfi6w4df

Coeus

Coeus wrote: »

I've reactivated the league and will send round the invites soon...

I have also created the following poll to find the time thats suits best. Since the first game in Oz starts in the AM on March 21st the poll only goes to March 20th
http://www.doodle.com/cdihthbggfi6w4df

Okay there was a problem with league invites but that should now be fixed. The issue was that even though the league was reactivated from last years league (to keep the settings) with no teams, last years managers were still present in the invite section with pending invites ready to be sent. I removed these invites so the invite URL should be good now.

First games in Sydney is is Saturday March 22th so that will be Saturday morning here. Those games are included in Week 1 which will run from March 22-April 6.

mikemac1

Trying to get a few recruits from over in American football. Will see how it goes

16 man league is great. Though it's murder trying to get an RP as Rob takes them all!

8-10

I have a friend who wants to join. Are we still taking entrants?

rockonollie

Pick me....pick me!!!

8-10

Actually my mate is more interested in the Keeper League I think so I've PM'd the commish over there to see if there's a spot going, if not then next in line here please.

Coeus

mikemac1 wrote: »

Trying to get a few recruits from over in American football. Will see how it goes

16 man league is great. Though it's murder trying to get an RP as Rob takes them all!

Depends on early you take the plunge on drafting relievers. I have increased the minimum innings to 24 so the RP only strategy may need tweaking

8-10 wrote: »

I have a friend who wants to join. Are we still taking entrants?

Yes, is he on here? No problem for me having one or 2 outsiders if we need to make up the numbers. So far I have send out 11 invites and I see 8 teams registered so far.

Kinda32

I'll join this again this year if there is room.. thanks

No_Deal

If there's still room, I would be interested.

Did a draft a few years ago but haven't really taken fantasy that seriously, will do this year though.

Coeus

rockonollie wrote: »

Pick me....pick me!!!

Does this mean you want in Ollie?

Updated list as follows...
1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9
12. gciddy
13. Kinda32
14. No_Deal

rockonollie

Coeus wrote: »

Does this mean you want in Ollie?

Updated list as follows...
1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9
12. gciddy
13. Kinda32
14. No_Deal

yes please......

Coeus

rockonollie wrote: »

yes please......

Invite on its way...

Updated list...
1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9
12. gciddy
13. Kinda32
14. No_Deal
15. rockonollie

Those who have the invite already don't forget to register. I only see 11 of 14 teams in the league so far...

Weelee21

Last place please.

Weelee21

Just pm'd my email.

Coeus

Weelee21 wrote: »

Last place please.

Invite sent.

Updated list.
1. smackbunnybaby
2. 8-10
3. Benimar
4. The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman
5. Coeus
6. Masked Man
7. lankythecamel
8. mikemac1
9. Congoose
10. BigBadRob83
11. MoyVilla9
12. gciddy
13. Kinda32
14. No_Deal
15. rockonollie
16. Weelee21

Draft will probably on the 19th or 20th March based on the poll responses so far.

Coeus

Coeus wrote: »

Draft will probably on the 19th or 20th March based on the poll responses so far.

Just checked the league and I see 15 of 16 teams registered. Everyone just make sure their team is there. If its not let me know...

A few more entries to the Poll and March 18th and 19th @ 2200 have the most votes. We can leave it another few days before deciding as there is still a few to vote.

mikemac1

I've not registered yet, will do it tonight

8-10

Coeus wrote: »

A few more entries to the Poll and March 18th and 19th @ 2200 have the most votes. We can leave it another few days before deciding as there is still a few to vote.

I voted, March 18th now leading which suits me fine (19th is Boards Keeper League draft)

Benimar

Yeah, I'd imagine that the 18th would be better, even though I can make both, as the 19th will clash with the Keeper League draft.

Coeus

mikemac1 wrote: »

I've not registered yet, will do it tonight

Okay, once I see your team in the league I'll finalize the team list.

For info the draft order will be random.

smackbunnybaby

16-Man drafts are great fun!
Can't wait. Hopefully get a good turn out

Benimar

Sooo..what night is the draft? Assuming Tuesday at this stage? Also, who are we missing? Only 15 signed up so far.

Coeus

Benimar wrote: »

Sooo..what night is the draft? Assuming Tuesday at this stage? Also, who are we missing? Only 15 signed up so far.

Yea, draft is set for Tuesday @ 10pm

mikemac1 mentioned above that he hadn't registered. As of now I still only see 15 team so mike if you can register that would be great. We cant draft a head to head league unless we have an even number...

mikemac1

That's done now

rockonollie

Coeus wrote: »

Yea, draft is set for Tuesday @ 10pm

mikemac1 mentioned above that he hadn't registered. As of now I still only see 15 team so mike if you can register that would be great. We cant draft a head to head league unless we have an even number...

Thankfully daylight savings in the US and in Ireland are a few weeks apart......otherwise i'd miss the first hour of the draft....should make it just it time

Kinda32

Damn laptop went bust last night so am going to try be at the draft through my mobile. Not sure if it is going to work so apologies in advance if i have trouble getting on

rockonollie

Kinda32 wrote: »

Damn laptop went bust last night so am going to try be at the draft through my mobile. Not sure if it is going to work so apologies in advance if i have trouble getting on

1.....hope it works for you.....2.....thanks for reminding me, I know I posted about the draft as recent as yesterday, but I had completely forgotten about it today (dose of the man-flu has melted my brain)

8-10

Kinda32 wrote: »

Damn laptop went bust last night so am going to try be at the draft through my mobile. Not sure if it is going to work so apologies in advance if i have trouble getting on

Yahoo Fantasy app is great for the draft. Tried it out with a mock draft and was impressed.

smackbunnybaby

Yep - app is very good on both mobile and iPad.