Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 I think back to the last two Waiver Drafts in FC, there were some real gems: Darvish and Cespedes in 2012, and Ryu and Puig this year. There were also some great prospects in 2012, Billy Hamilton, Kolten Wong, and Middlebrooks if I'm not mistaken. We are in a golden age of Cuban and Asian imports.
jaysblue Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 I think back to the last two Waiver Drafts in FC, there were some real gems: Darvish and Cespedes in 2012, and Ryu and Puig this year. There were also some great prospects in 2012, Billy Hamilton, Kolten Wong, and Middlebrooks if I'm not mistaken. We are in a golden age of Cuban and Asian imports. There are always great gems in the waiver draft. Even guys like Brandon Beachy, Devin Mesoraco, Chris Archer, Starling Marte, David Freese, Koji Uehera etc have been taken in the waiver draft as well. The past two years though, like you said the talent has been off the charts - Darvish, Cespedes, Ryu, Puig - and it seems like more can be coming.
P2F Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 I'm jelly of this league. So much activity.
jays_fever Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 What did Alex Gordon go for again? I just joined a 30 team dyntasy league and got offered Manny Banuelos for him because Gordon "makes to much money"
jaysblue Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 What did Alex Gordon go for again? I just joined a 30 team dyntasy league and got offered Manny Banuelos for him because Gordon "makes to much money" That's a great deal. If Gordon isn't making like 15 + million, I think your good! Are you in the one Gibbers sent invites out for?
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Lol Manny Banuelos has no value whatsoever. Gordon netted Corbin and Cingrani in our league (overpay by NJH IMO). In FC, Gordon got traded straight up for Almora and then Grandal.
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 lol Lol yeah, Boxy took it up the pooper. If he weren't banned I'm sure he'd be bitching about it.
Laika Community Moderator Posted September 12, 2013 Author Posted September 12, 2013 Lol Manny Banuelos has no value whatsoever. Gordon netted Corbin and Cingrani in our league (overpay by NJH IMO). In FC, Gordon got traded straight up for Almora and then Grandal. I thought I was selling high on both arms.... nope.
jaysblue Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Lol Manny Banuelos has no value whatsoever. Gordon netted Corbin and Cingrani in our league (overpay by NJH IMO). In FC, Gordon got traded straight up for Almora and then Grandal. It's a great deal. Though this league we're in (if it's the same one as Gibbers has been promoting is a salary league). The salary cap is at $100 million. I was offered Joe Mauer in this league - the guy wanted just some draft picks. At first, I was like wow that's a great deal, though saw Mauer's salary figures in this league and saw how much he was making until 2018, I said forget it. Would rather use my $ and bid on a group of some solid FA's rather than handcuff myself on an injury prone catcher. Gordan is making $11.66 million in this league and under control until 2016 at that rate. That's pretty decent I'd say, though still have to familiarize myself with salary leagues since this is the first one I've ever been in.
jays_fever Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 That's a great deal. If Gordon isn't making like 15 + million, I think your good! Are you in the one Gibbers sent invites out for? Yep I joined and Im the one who would give up Gordan lol. Someone warned me new owners get low balled but wasnt expecting that. Every team has a pretty big budget IMO so 10 million dollars doesnt seem like much for a good quality player. Unless you're the Rays, which makes sense now
jays_fever Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 It's a great deal. Though this league we're in (if it's the same one as Gibbers has been promoting is a salary league). The salary cap is at $100 million. I was offered Joe Mauer in this league - the guy wanted just some draft picks. At first, I was like wow that's a great deal, though saw Mauer's salary figures in this league and saw how much he was making until 2018, I said forget it. Would rather use my $ and bid on a group of some solid FA's rather than handcuff myself on an injury prone catcher. Gordan is making $11.66 million in this league and under control until 2016 at that rate. That's pretty decent I'd say, though still have to familiarize myself with salary leagues since this is the first one I've ever been in. What team did you take over?
jaysblue Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 What team did you take over? The Blue Jays haha. I sent you a message on Gordon just now lol. I thought you had Banuelos and was getting offered Gordon for him. Forget that message then.
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Fantasy salaries make my eyes glaze over.
jays_fever Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 The Blue Jays haha. I sent you a message on Gordon just now lol. Forget that message then. Didnt get a message, but im pretty sure we're talking about different leagues. The bluejays owner in this one seems like he's been there for a while and the original cap is set at 115 I think, plus or minus whatever cap space was traded/traded for
jaysblue Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Didnt get a message, but im pretty sure we're talking about different leagues. The bluejays owner in this one seems like he's been there for a while and the original cap is set at 115 I think, plus or minus whatever cap space was traded/traded for Is it the Bigs Dynasty?
jays_fever Old-Timey Member Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Is it the Bigs Dynasty? Nope. Triple play baseball. The league where the previous Pirates owner clearly had no idea what he was doing.
z3r0s Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Now Tyson Ross gets lit up. My week: Harvey - hurt Felix - hurt Doubront - skipped Buehrle - lit up Pelfrey - lit up Ross - lit up Kintzler - lit up Farquhar - lit up Vincent - lit up Cobb - not lit up, but very poor 12.55 ERA, 1.20 K/BB, 0.457 OBPA Has anyone had anything close to this bad? I don't know for sure, but my pitching was pretty bad this year
Fearthedoc Verified Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Nearly every offensive category in my matchup is dead even. This one is going right down to the wire.
Fearthedoc Verified Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 It's rough because many of the playoff teams have lopsided pitching matchups and are streaming right now. Therefore making the options really terrible.
Fearthedoc Verified Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Are there even any starts for this week still on the wire? It's gotten pretty crazy. Very few. Most will end up adding 2-3 K while torching your ratios.
AdamGreenwood Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 It's only the Marlins. I started Freddy Garcia, and it was fine.
Fearthedoc Verified Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I can't believe I'm starting Daisuke Matsuzaka. DEAR GOD. He's so awful that he will find a way to get you negative strikeouts.
Boxcar Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Wow, Boxy ain't gonna like this. Here are the results of the Waiver Draft Lottery: 1) Cats Ass 2) z3r0s 3) sammy 4) Boxy 5) jays_fever The rest of the order will be determined by the inverse standings after the playoffs. Also, a reminder that the Waiver Draft is not a snake draft. I'm not pissed, I shouldn't get everything handed to me just for finishing last. I'll deal with it.
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 I'm not pissed, I shouldn't get everything handed to me just for finishing last. I'll deal with it. That's the spirit pal. You'll get some good players regardless.
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 f*** me, how many oblique strains can one team have? Now Gardner is done for the year.
Boxcar Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Welcome back buddy! Thanks!
Boxcar Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 That's the spirit pal. You'll get some good players regardless. To be quite honest, I don't mind missing out on Rodon. I don't like the idea of taking any pitcher (outside Strasburg) that high, and there are some pretty nice looking bats in the middle part of the diamond like Gatewood, Jackson etc. who could bring just as much value to my team. The waiver draft is a bit more disappointing as I hoped to get at least top 3, but oh well. Question though, are waiver draft picks tradable too?
Dr. Dinger Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 Yeah they are tradeable, but not until trading season opens and the order is finalized.
z3r0s Old-Timey Member Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 To be quite honest, I don't mind missing out on Rodon. I don't like the idea of taking any pitcher (outside Strasburg) that high, and there are some pretty nice looking bats in the middle part of the diamond like Gatewood, Jackson etc. who could bring just as much value to my team. The waiver draft is a bit more disappointing as I hoped to get at least top 3, but oh well. Question though, are waiver draft picks tradable too? It was a weird year this past MiLB draft. There was definitely more premium talent on the pitching side. I'm certainly not upset with Kohl Stewart.
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