Saturday, December 23, 2017

Winter Waivers

Happy Holidays to all!

With Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's dominating our attention, I just wanted to throw out a quick reminder that Winter Waivers will take place at 3pm on Sunday, January 7th.

So that means you need to submit to the Commissioner your list of keepers (and preferably your cuts so I can do a proper accounting).  You are required to keep 23 players.  There are no position restrictions, no salary cap, no minor leaguer cap.  You are allowed to keep players on your roster that are currently with American League teams.  You keep 23 players and jettison everyone else.

When you submit your list DO NOT list expired contracts among your cuts.  They are not yours to cut as they technically left your roster when the last out was recorded for the 2017 season.

I will do my best to post a list of available players that evening and you will have until Thursday, January 11th at 3pm to submit your claims.



Monday, October 2, 2017

Sombreros are the champions

The weekend stage was set for excitement.  Four teams, two points and plenty of movement potential.  But the Sombreros saved just enough games and stole enough bases to thwart any potential surge from the Ruffins or Line.

Still having four teams finish with over 70 points and within three points of each other is amazing.

For those of you taking advantage of the next four days before Nationals/Cubs ramps up, here are the HTD discounts for Draft Day 2018.

Revenge - .06
Lucas Duda
Gregory Polanco

Rebels - .05
Cesar Hernandez
Giancarlo Stanton
Joe Panik
Randal Grichuk

Beatniks - .04
Yasmani Grandal
Brandon Phillips
Pedro Strop
Max Scherzer

DoorMatts - .03
Yangervis Solarte
John Lackey

Killers - .02
Adeiny Hechavarria
Yadier Molina
Matt Harvey

Swing - .02
None

Clowns - .02
Yasmany Tomas

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Final Day

One day, a point and a half, three teams.

Heading into the final day the Sombreros hold a half point lead over the Ruffins.  To trigger the tie breaking rules, the DoorMatts would need to steal two bases OR the Ruffins would need a QS (without the DoorMatts getting one) OR the Rebels would need 3 Holds/Saves (without the Sombreros getting one).  This may not seem as impossible as it sounds since the Rebels have Corey Knebel and THREE Arizona Diamondbacks active.  So if Arizona had a lead in the 6th, and we know managers are not letting starters go much beyond the 5th inning, all it would take is for the D-Backs to run out DeLarosa, Hernandez and Bradley to secure the win and give the Ruffins half a point.

If only one of these scenarios plays out, we have a tie, so we go to the tie breaker - head to head categories.  The Ruffins lead the Sombreros in 5 categories and the Sombreros lead the Ruffins in 5 categories.  So we go to tie-breaker #2.

AB+BB+(3xIP)  Team with the highest number wins.

Heading into Sunday:

Sombreros = 11,327.1

Ruffins = 11,202

Sombreros lead by 110.1 which has actually increased since the games started on Friday.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Three Days, Four Teams, Three Points

With 33 previous seasons in the CFCL books, it's hard to identify if this weekend is completely unprecedented.  It may be.  If not, it doesn't have many roommates.

Heading into the final weekend, four teams are separated by three points for the championship (and one point separates the top three teams).

Doing a quick eyeball of the standings, there is plenty of opportunity for movement, so almost anything can happen, but adding to the equation is that many NL teams out of the hunt and those already locked into playoff slots, may not be playing their regulars.  So there's just as good a chance that nothing will change in three days.

Here's what could happen.

Sombreros (76 points) have the opportunity to get a point in the standings, but could also lose a point.
Ruffins (75 points) have the opportunity to gain a point, but could lose as many as three.
Kenndoza Line (75 points) have the opportunity to gain two points, but could lose one.
Revenge (73 points) could lose a point.

None of the above numbers are official - more just an educated guess.  What is almost certain is that the Live Scoring link could crash from massive refreshing.

Good luck to all involved!

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

More Trades

Trying to break the trade wires, the Clowns offer up two more trades.

They trade Stephen Strasburg (.33 19+) and their 9th pick to the Ruffins for Jose Urena (.05 19+) and Yadier Alvarez (.05 Mx).

Then they worked with the Revenge sending AJ Pollock (.29 19+) and Paul DeJong (.05 19+) in exchange for Stephen Piscotty (.07 X), Zack Cosart (.04 19+), Anthony DiSclafani (.10 19+) and Corey Ray (.10 Mx).

Busy Trade Day Continues

The Kenndoza Line see the top of the mountain and are making their charge, completing two trades less than two hours before the deadline.

The Line traded Tyler Flowers (.02 19+) to the Ruffins for Ender Inciarte (.15 17) and then.....


.....traded Andrew Chafin (.01 19+), Aaron Altherr (.01 19+) and the 6th round pick they acquired from the Clowns to the Swing for Jake Arrieta (.10 17!) and Hernan Perez (.06 18+)

Clowns Rebels Deal

With mere hours until the trade deadline, the Clowns and Rebels made a deal.

The Rebels send Alen Hanson (.10 19+) and Tyler Anderson (.05 18+) to the Clowns in exchange for Kyle Freeland (.06 19+).

Friday, July 28, 2017

Sombrero DoorMatt Trade

The DoorMatts trade David Peralta (.13 17!) and Corey Spangenberg (.15 19+) to the Sombreros for Juan Soto (.02 Mx).

Friday, July 21, 2017

Clowns, Sombreros Trade

The Clowns trade AJ Ramos (.05 17) to the Sombreros for Jose Peraza (.10 18x).

August 1st is a busy day and other reminders

Gentlemen -

A couple of quick reminders as we near the end of July.

August 1st is the CFCL trade deadline.  Any trades must be completed by noon (Central Time), August 1st.  In order for the trade to be legal and official both teams must report the trade to the Commissioner WITH associated moves to keep their rosters legal.  It is not on the shoulders of the Commissioner or OnRoto Guru to chase down owners involved in a trade to get follow up moves in order to make the trade legal.  If all components aren't reported by noon August 1st, the trade will not be allowed.

**  Reminder on trades - Over the years we have had a flurry of trades toward the trade deadline.  This year has seen a ton of activity already.  Please keep in mind when offering deals and accepting offers, this league is different than on-line leagues.  Owner Emeritus Mahlan worked very hard to create a culture of a "Gentleman's League" and honor and class.  That wasn't always honored by owners and eventually they left the league.

When offering or accepting a trade, it's important to identify the equity of the deal.  Making a lopsided deal may help your team, but it also dramatically impacts the other owners competing for advancement in the standings.  There is a chance it could create bad feelings and animosity among owners if lopsided deals are consummated.  There could be a view that an owner getting less in return could be giving up on the season.  It could be viewed that the owner getting less in return is trying to determine the champion of the league by playing favorites.  Any number of interpretations.

It is incumbent upon both owners involved in a trade to make sure there is equity in the deal and not focus on how bad he can screw the other owner involved in the trade. **

August 1st is also the day after the MLB trade deadline which means it's Interleague  Free Agent Bid Day.  This year August 1st is on a Tuesday, so by 3pm Tuesday August 1st all teams can make bids on ANY player listed in the player pool at OnRoto, whether that player came over in a recent Interleague trade or not.  All rules apply on IFAB Day as a regular Sunday.  You are limited to the remaining FAAB budget you have and any bids over .24 means the player musts be kept going into next year's draft.

Questions?  Comments?  E-mail or text me.

Another Sombrero Killer Trade

Sombreros trade Tyler Beede (.05 Mx), Mitch Keller (.10 Mx) and Robert Gsellman (.04 19+) to the Killers for Jeurys Familia (.01 17), Kolten Wong (.07 17!), Wade Davis (.18 19+) AND their 10th round pick.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

3rd Trade of the Day - This Time Clowns (of course) and Ruffins

Not wanting to be left out of the trading frenzy, the Ruffins jumped in acquiring Scooter Gennett (.10 19+) and Jon Gray (.15 18+) from the Clowns in exchange for Mickey Moniak (.10 Mx), Delvin Perez (.05 Mx), Kyle Freeland (.06 19+) and their 9th round pick.

Twelve trades have been made since the start of the season and, oh yeah . . . . there are 26 days left in the trading season.

Killers, Rebels Swap Cubs, Pitchers

The Twin Killers and Dem Rebels swapped Cubs and pitching in a deal this afternoon.

The Killer sent Anthony Rizzo (.44 19+) and Gio Gonzalez (.03 19+) to the Rebels for Ian Happ (.10 19+) and Chase Anderson (.05 19+)

Clowns - Line Deal

The Candy Colored Clowns continued to revamp their roster, swapping 12.5% of their team with the Line.

The Clowns send Yasiel Puig (.20 17!), Dan Straily (.02 19+), Tyler Flowers (.02 19+), Raisel Iglesias (.05 17) and Brett Cecil (.10 19+) to the Line in exchange for Rhy Hoskins (.05 Mx), Andrew Knapp (.01 19+), Ben Lively (.02 Mx), Allen Cordoba (.05 19+) and Yasmany Tomas (.06 17).

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Clowns Rebels Trade

With the uncertainty of whether Dem Rebels are actually trying for a title or playing word games, they made another deal with the Clowns.

The Rebels trade AJ Ramos (.05 17) and Brandon Drury to the Clowns in exchange for Ketel Marte (.10 19+) and Billy Hamilton (.21 19+).

The Clowns have now drained the Rebels of all AJs (Pollock and Ramos) and the Rebels have cornered the markets on Martes (Starlin and Ketel).  Not to mention that Billy the Quick returns to flannel, back where it all began.

Sombrero Swing Trade

The Golden Sombreros continued their efforts to walk away with a title, trading Jared Eickhoff (.03 18+), Erick Fredde (.10 Mx) and their 3rd round pick to the Swing for Jon Lester (.37 18+).

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Line Clown Trade

The Kenndoza Line trade prospect Isan Diaz (.10 mx) and their 17th round pick to the Clowns for the under performing Brandon Belt (.35 18+)

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Natural Day 2017 Results

A strong showing as a league in general, eight teams outperforming Ryne Sandberg on Natural Day.  Coming out on top were the Candy Colored Clowns, recipients of the second $25 Mlb.com gift card.

Full results:

Clowns - 52
Beatniks - 40
Revenge - 31
Swing - 31
DoorMatts - 28
Sombreros - 27
Killers - 23
Rebels - 21
Ryne Sandberg - 20
Kenndoza Line - 12
Ruffins - 6

Thursday, June 22, 2017

A Reminder, Naturally.

As you set your lineups for the upcoming weekend, don't forget that tomorrow - Friday, June 23rd - is Natural Day.  The team that logs the most Total Bases+Runs+RBI wins the second MLB.com gift card.

We do this every year to honor Ryne Sandberg and his epic 5 for 6 game, 7 RBI, 2 Runs and two dramatic homeruns off Bruce Sutter.

Good luck!

Friday, June 16, 2017

DoorMatt - Revenge Deal

Making a charge for the top in true "buy low - sell high" fashion, the Revenge acquired Andrew McCutchen (.32 19+) and Tony Watson (.11 19+) from the DoorMatts in exchange for Eloy Jimenez (.02 Mx) and Trevor Rosenthal (.05 19+)

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Clowns - Rebels Trade

In an effort to recapture the glory from a mere four weeks ago, the Rebels trade David Phelps (.05 18+) and AJ Pollock (.29 19+) to the Clowns for Zack Greinke (.40 18+) and Brandon Crawford (.21 19+).

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Line - Clown Trade

The Candy Colored Clowns worked the trade lines to garner a minor league Red pitcher.  The Clowns trade their 6th round pick to the Line for Sal Romano (.05 Mx).

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Historic Deal

For the first time ever the Clowns and Killers have made a trade.  The Clowns, making a run for the money, shored up their pitching staff by trading Javy Baez (.05 18+), Michael Saunders (.04 19+), Zach Wheeler (.01 18+) and their 2nd round pick to the Killers in exchange for Zach Greinke (.40 18+), Dan Straily (.10 19+) and the Killers 17th round pick.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Sombreros and Killers make deal

The interesting trade season has begun with the Golden Sombreros and Twin Killers making a deal.

The Sombreros send Roman Quinn (.05 Mx) and Jose Alb Martinez (.05 19+) to the Killers for Joc Pederson (.05 17) and Odubel Herrera (.13 17).

Saturday, May 6, 2017

K-Wood Day 2017 (Results)

The results are in and, wow, amazing performance.  Not one CFCL team could out strikeout Kerry Wood.  In face, Wood outdistanced six CFCL pitching rosters COMBINED.

Congratulations to the Sombreros for winning the first $25 gift card to mlb.com of the season!

Kerry Wood - 20
Sombreros - 13
Kenndoza Line - 9
Clowns - 8
Dem Rebels - 7
Revenge - 7
DoorMatts - 6
Ruffins - 1
Swing - 1
Killers - 0
Beatniks - 0

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

K-Wood Day - 2017

Obviously managing your team for maximum Championship Efficiency each transaction period is most important, but just a quick reminder to keep in the back of your mind....

This Saturday, May 6th, is K-Wood Day wherein we celebrate Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout masterpiece over the Houston Astros.  On Saturday the CFCL team with the most strikeouts recorded on their ACTIVE roster will win a $25 gift card to MLB.com.

Good luck!

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Another Red to the Clowns

In their never ending effort to acquire anything and everything from Cincinnati, the Clowns traded Clay Buchholz (.15 19+) to Kenndoza for Cody Reed (.05 19+).  The push for the pennant begins less than a week into the season.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Draft Day Cuts

The cuts are in and now it's a mad dash of prep to the Draft Day Finish Line.  Below are the significant cut and contract information.  To your right is the often unused link to the Excel Roster Sheet.  Admittedly I didn't update that throughout the year, but it's current now so you can see all rosters in one place.

Long Term Contracts
Jake Lamb 2 Years (DoorMatts)
Kyle Hendricks 2 Years (DoorMatts)
Michael Conforto 2 Years (Clowns)
Carlos Martinez 2 Years (Ruffins)

X Contracts
Noah Syndergaard (DoorMatts)
Stephen Piscotty (Revenge)
Kyle Schwarber (Revenge)
Aaron Nola (Revenge)
Addison Russell (Sombreros)
Trea Turner (Sombreros)
Maikel Franco (Clowns)
Kris Bryant (Ruffins)
Steven Matz (Swing)

Contract Buy Outs
Alex Wood 1 Year (DoorMatts)

Big Salaries Cut
Ben Zobrist (Dem Rebels)
Matt Kemp (Revenge)
Hector Rondon (Kenndoza Line)
Stephen Strasburg (Ruffins)
Buster Posey (Ruffins)
Nick Markakis (Killers)
Rich Hill (Killers)
Dexter Fowler (Swing)

Winter Waivers Kept
Tony Wolter (Beatniks)
Curtis Granderson (Beatniks)
Adonis Garcia (Beatniks)
Fernando Rodney (Revenge)
Neil Walker (Revenge)
Eugenio Suarez (Revenge)
Keon Broxton (Swing)

Team Budgets

Rebels need 8 players; have 1.43 to spend (17.87 per player)
DoorMatts need 8 players;  have 1.14 to spend (14.25 per player)
Clowns need 8 players; have 1.10 to spend (13.75 per player)
Beatniks need 8 players; have .93 to spend (11.62 per player)
Ruffins need 14 players; have 1.11 to spend (7.92 per player)
Swing needs 9 players; have .98 to spend (10.88 per player)
Killers need 8 players; have .82 to spend (10.25 per player)
Revenge need 11 players; have 1.54 to spend (14.0 per player)
Sombreros need 9 players; have 1.16 to spend (12.88 per player)
Line needs 10 playeyrs; has .54 to spend (5.4 per player)

Last Minute Deal and Roster Cut Reminder

As the final minutes tick away, final roster tinkering took place.  The Beatniks acquired David Freese (.05 18+) from the Kenndoza Line in exchange for the Beatniks 9th Round pick.

REMINDER:  Roster Cuts are due by 3pm CENTRAL time Sunday, March 27th.  Technically that's today.

I have received two teams' cuts thus far.  My schedule is full tomorrow and I won't have time to review, process and post the cuts until tomorrow night around 9pm or 10pm.  Please, please, please, do not make me chase you down for your cuts at 3:05pm.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Line/Beatnik before the deadline

With just days remaining before Roster Cuts are due, the Line and Beatniks made a deal.

Kenndoza sends Travis Jankowski (.15 18+) and Forrest Wall (.05 Mx) to the Bereted Ones for Derek Law (.05 18+) and their 4th Round pick.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Sombrero swing a trade

Continuing with their Pre-Season Prospect Purge, the Sombreros traded up in the Rotation Draft.

They sent Nick Williams (.10 Mx) and their 5th round pick to the Swing for the Swing's 3rd round pick.

Quick reminder that Roster Cuts are due one week from today (March 26th) at 3pm Central - Not East Coast time, Not West Coast time.

Friday, March 17, 2017

There's been a killer sombrero trade

Doing some fine tuning before Roster Cuts are due, the Killers and Sombreros made a deal.


The Killers sent their 8th round pick to the Sombreros in exchange for Atlanta pitching prospect Sean Newcombe (.10 Mx).

Friday, February 24, 2017

Draft Day Information

I am sure you are all hard at work prepping for the draft.  Since pitchers and catchers have reported and the first Spring Training game is this weekend, I thought it a great time to provide some Draft Day information.


More information will come as we get closer to Draft Day 2017 (Saturday, April 1st) but here is a taste.


League Fees:  League fees for 2017 are $120 just like last year.  If you want to send in your fees to me before Draft Day, that's fine.  E-mail or text me and I'll give you my home address if you don't already have it.  If you want to wait until Draft Day, that's fine too.  Bring cash or check for $120.  Please don't make me chase you down for your fees by forgetting to bring them on Draft Day.  It's February 24th.  You have 37 days to plan, remember and figure out when you want to pay.


Draft Start:  I don't believe there was a hard and fast consensus on the start time, but I think we narrowed it down to 10ish.  So let's say we plan to start at 10am.  I should be there no later than 9:30 and thus you are welcome to arrive anytime after 9:30.  Out of courtesy to your fellow owners, we're going to start at 10.  Don't arrive at 9:59 (or 10:01).  I would like to hit the ground running at 10am with final draft day list updates, EC election and other league business.


Draft Location: We will be utilizing the same conference room we've been in for the last number of years at my office.  We've done a great job of leaving the room as clean or cleaner than when we arrived so let's keep that going.  You can use a microwave in the kitchen, there is limited fridge space to utilize and vending machines if you are so inclined.  Closer to draft I will e-mail everyone my office address.


WiFi:  From what I've been told from my business associates we have wi-fi access. I don't know if it extends all the way down the hall to the conference room, so don't count on it 100%.  I know the internet can be accessed with plug in card things or cell phones.  I won't say there's internet restrictions since in this day and age everyone most likely has access.  But I will say THERE WILL BE NO INTERNET DELAYS.  When we are bidding on a player during the draft or selecting players in the rotation rounds, we're not going to wait for someone to reload a webpage or wait for buffering issues.


Post Draft Hoopla:  There has been talk about owners getting together for dinner/drinks after the draft is complete.  That will most likely happen on a "as can" basis depending on everyone's schedules.


Home Team Discount: Below are the teams/budgets/players eligible with HTD.


Beatniks  .06
Mike Leake


Swing .05
Marcell Ozuna
Travis D'Arnaud
Santiago Casilla
Johnny Cueto


Rebels .04
Brad Ziegler


Clowns .04
Billy Hamilton


Sombreros .04
None


Killers .04
None


Revenge .03
Matt Adams
Kenley Jansen
Jason Hammell




That's it for now.  Roster Cut sheets will be sent out early mid-March.  Roster Cuts will be due Sunday, March 26th and I will try to post cuts by Sunday evening - certainly Monday the 27th at the latest.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Clown - Line Trade

In their perennial rite of spring time prepping us for the ever quickening pace to Draft Day, the Line and Clowns completed a deal.

The Clowns send minor league prospect Forrest Wall (.05 Mx) to the Line in exchange for Yasiel Puig (.20 17!)

Friday, February 10, 2017

Clowns and Rebels Deal

The Rebels and Clowns completed a deal mere weeks before pitchers and catchers report.


After months, nay, years of begging the Clowns FINALLY acquired the services of Reds phenom pitching prospect Amir Garrett.


The Rebels sent Garrett (.05 Mx) and their 17th round pick to the Clowns in exchange for Randal Grichuk (.10 17+) and CJ Edwards (.05 18+).

Monday, January 23, 2017

Clown - Sombrero Deal

The Clowns and Sombreros did some fine tuning in anticipation of the upcoming draft.


The Clowns sent their 3rd and 9th round picks to the Sombreros in exchange for Vincent Velazquez (.10 18+).

Friday, January 13, 2017

Winter Waiver 2017 Is Complete

With the quiet passing on claiming Jhonny Peralta, the 2017 Winter Waiver season is complete.

Trade season is open and Roster Cuts will be due in late March.

Quick reminder - Draft Day is Saturday, April 1st.

Trade Season Opens with a Deal Among Rivals

The long standing rivalry between the Beret Topped Beatniks and the Flannel Wearing Rebels added another chapter to their history as they opened the 2017 Trade Season.

The Beatniks sent Brandon Drury (.01 18+) and Mike Montgomery (.05 18+) to the beautiful vista and climes of Fort Payne and Dem Rebels sent in return the newly acquired Curtis Granderson (.15 W) to wherever in the hell Eukennott is.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Winter Waiver Round 2 Adjustment

Dem Rebels submitted an incomplete and therefore illegal Winter Waiver Claim by trying to waive the same players they waived in Round 1.

Therefore their claims were nullified and for Round 2 only Jhonny Peralta is available for claiming.

Winter Waivers Round 2 - 2017

Round 2 results.  Players listed in green are eligible to be claimed.  Deadline is Thursday, January 12th, 3pm.

Revenge
Matt Kemp .23  **

Waive
Jhonny Peralta .15

Dem Rebels
Matt Kemp .23  **
Jay Bruce .20
Tyler Chatwood .05

Waive
Peter O'Brien .10Mx
Jace Peterson .03
Gio Gonzalez .08

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Winter Waivers 2017 Round 1

Here are the results of Round 1.  A LOT of interest on a 31 year old coming off of back surgery.  Remember, claims for Round 2 are due Sunday, January 8th at 3pm.

The key to what you see below:

**  Player was claimed by multiple teams
RED  Player was successfully claimed by that team
Player Player was not successfully claimed by that team
Green  Player was waived and is eligible to be claimed on Sunday the 8th
Black  Player was offered to be waived but did not get waived due to unsuccessful claims

Revenge
Neil Walker .08 **
Eugenio Suarez .08 **
Keon Broxton .12 **
Alex Dickerson .05 **
Brandon Maurer .10
Jose Reyes .15 **
Brandon Moss .06
Fernando Rodney .01

Waive
Anthony Rizzo .57
Brandon Nimmo .05
Scott Kazmir .06
David Hernandez .06
Christian Bentancourt .10
Hunter Strickland .10
Jhonny Peralta .15

Twin Killers


Golden Sombreros

Clowns

Dem Rebels
Curtis Granderson .15
Tony Cingrani .05
Jeremy Hazelbaker .07

Waive
Pete O'Brien  .10Mx
Jace Peterson .03
Gio Gonzalez .08

Swing
Neil Walker .08 **
Keon Broxton .12 **
Dexter Fowler .26
Jose Reyes .15 **

Waive
Jeff Hoffman .05M
Jordy Mercer .10
Mike Dunn .01
Jeanmar Gomez .10

Beatniks
Neil Walker .08 **
Tony Wolters .07
Keon Broxton .12 **
Eugenio Suarez .08 **
Adonis Garcia .04
Nick Hundley .05

Waive
Matt Kemp .23
Jay Bruce .20
Tyler Chatwood .05
Brandon McCarthy .10
Freddy Galvin .02
Mark Melancon .23

DoorMatts

Kenndoza Line
Alex Dickerson .05 **
Ryan McMahon .02Mx
Neil Walker .08 **
Keon Broxton .12 **

Waive
Dan Straily .05
Jaime Garcia .11
Jarrett Parker .02
Trayce Thompson .05

Ruffins

Reminders and Important Information

While you are contemplating your Winter Waiver selections a few of you have e-mailed asking about Draft Day.

A month or more ago I asked for your preference on a few drafting dates.  You all responded and . . . I didn't tell you anything.  I apologize.  Draft Day, by unanimous decision will be Saturday, April 1st.  I believe there was a general consensus that we start a bit earlier than normal (suggested times ranged from 10-11am).  We can lock in the specific time, but know that the draft is April 1st at my office.

At the completion of the first round of Winter Waivers (3:01pm Thursday, January 5th - today actually) the CFCL Trade Season is open.  You are free to make trades of any sort.  Keep in mind that if you make a lopsided (2 for 3, for example) trade and you now have either 24 or 22 men on your roster, should you claim someone in an ensuing Winter Waiver round, you are required to waive a player.  You no longer have to maintain a 23 man roster.

All trades need to be submitted to the Commissioner to be official.

Monday, January 2, 2017

Winter Waivers

The cuts are in and the rebuilding, retooling begins.  Claims are due by 3pm, Thursday, January 5th.  We had some deadline issues with the cut submission.  To be fair to everyone in the league, if your claims are not in my InBox at 3pm, the claims will not count.  3:01pm CST is not 3:00.  Remember, for each player you claim, you MUST waive a player.

When you make your claims, put them in the order you want them.  You will receive your top prioritized player not already claimed by a team in a position higher than you.

Matt Joyce .05
Sean Rodriguez .15
Jonathan LuCroy .14
Shelby Miller .13
Ben Paulsen .09
Nick Ahmed .02
Matt Duffy .06
Eric Fryer .05
Michael Taylor .06
Tom Koehler .10
Tyson Ross .26
Travis Wood .05
Andres Blanco .10
Neil Walker .08
Matt Szczur .06
Aaron Blair .10
Clint Coulter .02 Mx
Alejandro DeAza .01
Adam Frazier .05
Lucas Gioliito .02 Mx
Matt Holliday .14
Ryan Howard .04
Tommy LaStella .10
Ryan Raburn .05
Ben Revere .28
Jose Reyes .15
Jean Segura .10
Rob Segedin .05
Scott Van Slyke .01
AJ Ellis .01
Jeremy Jeffress .05
Angel Pagan .10
Daniel Descalso .05
Zack Godley .05
Gregor Blanco .07
Jonathan Broxton .08
Hansel Robles .10
Rubby DeLaRosa .09
James Loney .13
Carlos Estevez .12
Carlos Ruiz .05
Danny Espinosa .05
Wellington Castillo .01
Jason Heyward .39
Curtis Granderson .15
Hunter Pence .31
Aaron Alther .05
Tyler Clippard .03
Jeremy Hazelbaker .07
Jeff Francoeur .05
Tony Cingrani .05
Jose Fernandez .20
Zach Duke .12
Erick Aybar .06
Joe Blanton .06
Jerry Blevins .10
Justin Grimm .10
Derek Dietrich .06
Ian Krol .06
Drew Pomeranz .01
Yusmiero Petit .05
Wilson Ramos .06
Chase Utley .10
Adam Wainwright .29
Andrew McCutchen .50
Gordon Beckham .07
Martin Maldanado .05
Brett Wallace .10
Enrique Hernandez .01
Cody Asche .01
Kevin Plawecki .01
David Wright .20
Grant Holmes .02Mx
Juan Nicasio .06
Jason Grilli .03
Alex Presley .07
Aroldis Chapman .35
Nick Hundley .05
Derek Norris .09
Adrian Gonzalez .30
Adonis Garcia .04
Dexter Fowler .26
Clint Robinson .06
Josh Reddick .24
John Jay .08
Ryan Zimmerman .12
Jorge Soler .02
Ryan McMahon .02Mx
Cody Reed .10
John Lamb .10
Trevor Rosenthal.21
Archie Bradley .10
Kevin Quackenbush .05
Zach Davies .08
Matt Wisler .05
Corey Gearrin .10
Brandon Maurer .10
Francisco Liriano .10
Brandon Finnegan .05
Ivan Nova .05
Jimmy Nelson .10
Javier Guerra .02Mx
Carlos Gonzalez .39
Wilmer Difo .10
Alex Dickerson .05
Keon Broxton .12
Eugenio Suarez .08
Tucker Barnhart .05
Trevor Brown .10
Scott Schebler .12
Brandon Moss .06
Ichiro Suzuki .05
Peter Bourjos .02
Aaron Hill .06
Miguel Rojas .10
Fernando Rodney 01
Jared Hughes .02
Sergio Romo .17
Wei-Yin Chin .23
Ryan Vogelsong .05
Boone Logan .05
David Ross .05
Kelly Johnson .10
AJ Pierzynski .04
Alexi Amarista .05
Reynaldo Lopez .05Mx
Stephen Drew .05
Chase D'Arnaud .08
John Jaso .09
Tony Wolters .07
Michael Bourn .06
Chris Coghlan .10
Andrew Cashner .06
Adam Conley .15
Chad Kuhl .05
Jake McGee .15
Tommy Pham .04
Kirk Nieuwenhuis .10