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Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-11 16:02:43 +0000

I could be in... Perhaps the league that tgl and I were in last year would like to merge with an rs.n league, I think several players from that league will not return, and thus a new formation may be necessary.

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-11 16:04:50 +0000

That sounds pretty good to me. I'll commissioner, if no on else wants to do it. Wanna play for some stakes?

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-11 17:38:08 +0000

Are there greater stakes than bragging rights? We could play for steaks, but the commish of the old league doesn't eat red meat.

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-11 21:28:11 +0000

If everyone pays like 20-50 bucks to get in, we could give prizes at the end of the season.

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-11 22:03:15 +0000

I'm in. Name the stakes, steaks, sticks, stacks, skanks or stinks.

Posted by cdubrocker on 2006-12-14 12:09:14 +0000

Count me in!

Posted by tgl on 2006-12-14 12:20:30 +0000

I would rather not play for money. Depending on the number of people left in the Whirled Baseball Classic, we should petition the Commish to add additional members. We had one non-rs.n Qsie interested last night, as well.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 12:23:17 +0000

I spoke with The Commish of The WBC, and he would be interested in joining an rs.n league, bring over a couple other people, and abandon the other league. (and not be commish anymore)

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 12:23:49 +0000

I second the no cash.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 12:25:12 +0000

L: However, I would support some other non-cash stake... like bottom half of the league hosts a banquet dinner in honor of the winning team(s).

Posted by tgl on 2006-12-14 12:33:23 +0000

But is it wise to ask someone who can't manage a fantasy baseball team to manage a real kitchen?

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 13:04:15 +0000

So rewards can't be monetary and Steaks are out of the question for food. Can the winner get Steve Albini to call and berate the entire league for the non-interesting reward structure of the league?

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 13:04:40 +0000

I recommend catering... or possibly funding a restaurant expedition.

Posted by ConorClockwise on 2006-12-14 13:06:29 +0000

That way we could have our stakes and eat them too!

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 13:13:42 +0000

wouldn't "Funding" be sorta monetary?

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 13:53:26 +0000

No. It's the difference betwixt buying someone a nice thoughtful gift for and giving cash. (or worse, a gift card)

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-14 14:07:34 +0000

I think ten is the optimal number -- any more and teams get a little bit too watered down.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 14:13:04 +0000

1. Nashua
2. We had a dozen last year, and it worked nicely, as we had a 22 week season and 4 weeks of playoffs

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-14 14:14:15 +0000

You don't think the talent pool was too thin?

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 14:25:01 +0000

I know where you're coming from, but do we have to excercise Emily Post in fantasy leagues? For me, if I'm putting something behind it, I have more of an incentive to stay up on it and maintain my team. I understand (and even respect) the difference between a personalized gift / reward and a gift certificate and / or cash, but for a bunch of guys (or gals if interested) getting together on a sports related contest to settle on a reward that probably wont be viewed equally to all as an reward (i.e. veggie dinners / bragging rights / forced kitchen duties / costume wearing / whatever) is puzzling to me. I will do whatever as I think this will be insanely fun, but I dont see how a friendly $20 or so is such a bad idea. Just my .02

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 14:27:00 +0000

Not at all, in the second half of the season, I was unabashedly picking up talented free agents. If anything a thinner talent pool makes things more interesting, as you're more likely to need to trade to fill holes.

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-14 14:28:04 +0000

Gotcha.

Posted by tendiamonds on 2006-12-14 14:30:23 +0000

Because it's about people, not money. If we want to make it about money, then we should have to pay in proportionally to the salary of our team... a dollar for every $10 million on your payroll? Anyone?

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 14:36:49 +0000

I give up 10D, I will play by your rules - I just wanted to voice my opinion - and it already is posted above. Playin for free (and for the people) MFDU

Posted by buzzorhowl on 2006-12-14 14:37:05 +0000

Maybe we all pay a flat fee which we use to go out to dinner/buy barbecue at the end of the season.

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 14:39:52 +0000

Just make sure that it is macrobiotic, and not at a chain so we arent supporting the sprawl of corporate amerikkka, and that everyone agrees and is equally happy. Other than that, yeah sure, Im down.

Posted by ConorClockwise on 2006-12-14 14:41:57 +0000

Spoken like a true lefty, MF DU.

Posted by tgl on 2006-12-14 14:45:05 +0000

It's not about Emily Post. I needed no extra incentive to keep up with my Fantasy league, and the only thing on the line was bragging rights. My .02

Posted by MF DU on 2006-12-14 14:50:12 +0000

Its only taken 2 or 3 years, but Im starting to learn. Fuck the Police. Love MF DU

Posted by G lib on 2006-12-14 18:03:58 +0000

YOU FORGOT RAW!!!!!!! Throw him off the board. He doesn't belong . . --GLib, who's only interest in this thread is to rubberneck the infighting.

Posted by pamsterdam on 2006-12-14 18:14:28 +0000

Probably. After all, it is his art.