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Post by SultansOfSquat (Man) on Mar 23, 2016 9:11:52 GMT -5
The MLB regular season officially begins 4/3 (Sunday), so we'll need to pick a date/time before that for the "live" draft. The above times are suggested for the poll to give us as much time as possible to run the "slow" portion of the Draft (for the more critical rounds) before going "live" (for the later rounds) while still trying to go for a time that works for most everyone.
As of now, the "slow" draft seems to be (barely) on pace such that we might not actually need the "live" draft... though we'll probably be cutting it very close unless everyone makes the extra effort to pick promptly the rest of the way.
IF needed and preferred, we could also opt to just finish the last couple rounds in "slow" format (w/ a 3-hour pick clock instead) even if we're not done before the 4/3 opening date (and I've included that option in the poll) -- I'm definitely not opposed to that, but then again, I don't actually have any picks of my own, so... This latter option would only trigger (along w/ the pick clock) if/when we reach the time of the poll-chosen "live" draft and meet the criteria -- and we could also freeze the pick clock from say 2am ET to 8am ET (ie. 11pm PT to 5am PT) in that case.
Also, if we do end up needing/having the "live" draft, you can submit a prioritized proxy list for me or one of the other team owners to make proxy picks on your behalf.
You may vote for as many choices as preferable and/or workable for you -- you may also retract/change your vote as you find need.
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Post by SultansOfSquat (Man) on Mar 31, 2016 0:44:31 GMT -5
There doesn't seem to be all that much interest in doing a "live" draft for the remaining rounds vs simply switching to the use of a 3-hour pick clock to finish the draft in "slow" format.
Is everyone voting for completely different times for a "live" draft? Doesn't seem likely for most of the Saturday times.
FYI, at our current pace, we'll probably still have ~2-1/2 rounds remaining come Sat late-afternoon/evening.
IF anyone else have preferences and have not voted yet, please do vote asap. Otherwise, we will probably just stick w/ the "slow" format w/ a 3-hour pick clock added.
Also, remember that you can vote for as many choices as you want.
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Post by Naps (Jason) on Mar 31, 2016 14:02:35 GMT -5
I wasn't going to vote cause I'm not participating in the draft, but I think there is no chance the draft gets finished in a timely manner once the season starts Sunday.
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Post by Rusty Bagpipes (Kris) on Mar 31, 2016 15:32:19 GMT -5
Put a 3 hour shot clock on this thing and it will get done - guys will either make their picks or get skipped.
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Post by SultansOfSquat (Man) on Apr 2, 2016 15:22:55 GMT -5
There are still 3 rounds left at this point, BUT there just isn't enough apparent interest in doing them via "live" draft at any specific time slot -- 4-to-5 votes max means I'd probably have to make majority of the 12-to-14 picks by proxy (and nobody has sent me any instructions for them so far).
So let's just stick w/ the "slow" draft for this one and switch to a 3-hour pick clock (w/ clock freeze from 2am ET to 8am ET) starting w/ the 1st pick of the 23rd round -- we're currently at the last pick of the 22nd. Hopefully, the "slow" draft won't run too many days into the regular season -- maybe we get it all done by Monday w/ help from the pick clock.
FYI, the 3-hour pick clock begins as soon as the previous pick is made. I will keep track and email people to make their picks w/in each pick clock window... although my emails might not reach you until late in each window, so your best bet is to check for yourself every 3 hours or so (other than the clock freeze period).
Missed/skipped picks can be made up asap as usual.
IF you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to email me -- I should be able to respond quickly.
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Post by So Cal Laubsters (Cal) on Apr 3, 2016 11:52:24 GMT -5
So why are we waiting for Guru's ? It has been over 24 hours since the last pick . Skip him and go
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Post by So Cal Laubsters (Cal) on Apr 3, 2016 13:57:04 GMT -5
So why are we waiting for Guru's ? It has been over 24 hours since the last pick . Skip him and go
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Post by SultansOfSquat (Man) on Apr 3, 2016 15:41:58 GMT -5
Alright, it's been another 3 hours since I last emailed Cory (and w/ no response), and his was going to be the last pick before we switched to the 3-hour clock.
Let's move on, and he can make up his pick as soon as he returns.
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