Gentlemen, we are nearing the beginning of August. Not only does that mean that school starts in a few short weeks for our children (and some owners),and that there is barely a week and half left of shopping days before three stellar CFCL birthdays, it means trade deadlines. Both MLB and CFCL.
MLB - The MLB Trade Deadline this year is Monday, August 1st. So that means the CFCL's Interleague Free Agent Bid Day is Tuesday, August 2nd. On Tuesday, August 2nd we can - to the limit of our FAAB - bid on players that are in the Free Agent Pool. Most times our focus is on whatever talent has arrived from the American League. But keep in mind that ANY player in the Free Agent Pool is eligible to be bid on.
Bids must be submitted by 3pm, August 2nd. If you bid .25 or higher and you are the highest bidding team, you MUST keep said player heading into the 2017 draft lest you be penalize one half that player's salary (rounded up) from your 2.60 Draft Day Budget. Think Jose Reyes and the Beatniks.
If you bid .24 or lower and acquire a player, they will be assigned an 18+ contract and you can keep, cut or trade them as normal rules allow.
Side note - some players have already come over from the American League (at least one flame thrower of prominence). Those players are available via the normal FAAB process this Sunday (July 31st).
CFCL - The CFCL's trade deadline is Monday, August 1st at noon. All trades AND their associated moves must be reported to the Commissioner by noon in order for them to be official. Please don't make me have to make decisions on whether a trade is legal because one team reported it before noon and the other team didn't. Or both teams reported it but the corresponding rosters moves were missing.
In order for any trade to be official (regardless of what part of the season it is consummated) both teams have to report the trade to the Commissioner and associated roster moves have to be reported as well.
Questions about either deadlines or the process? E-mail, text or call me.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Purging of the Pirates
In a deal finalized this morning, Rebel management traded fan favorites Starling Martin (.20 16!) and Tony Watson (.15 17+) to the Ruffins in exchange for Joe Panik (.01 17+), Amir Garrett (.05 Mx), Corey Knebel (.03 18+) and the Ruffins first round pick in 2017.
With the trade the Ruffins make a strong statement that they are looking to lock up not only all the offensive categories, perhaps netting them a "Perfect 50" but also doing their level best to lock down title #6.
On the other side, the Rebels now have the dubious distinction of having traded every member of the Pirates stellar outfield. They will wait patiently by their Inbox, looking for an e-mail from Clown management as to the availability of Amir Garrett.
With the trade the Ruffins make a strong statement that they are looking to lock up not only all the offensive categories, perhaps netting them a "Perfect 50" but also doing their level best to lock down title #6.
On the other side, the Rebels now have the dubious distinction of having traded every member of the Pirates stellar outfield. They will wait patiently by their Inbox, looking for an e-mail from Clown management as to the availability of Amir Garrett.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Clowns - Line Trade (Redux)
The Line, with their sights on the top spot, made another deal with the Clowns to try and shore up their offense.
The Kenndoza Line trade Randal Grichuk (.10 17+), Alex Verdugo (.02 Mx) and Jacob Nottingham (.05 Mx) to the Clowns in exchange for Joey Votto (.39 17+) and Chris Owings (.13 16)
The Kenndoza Line trade Randal Grichuk (.10 17+), Alex Verdugo (.02 Mx) and Jacob Nottingham (.05 Mx) to the Clowns in exchange for Joey Votto (.39 17+) and Chris Owings (.13 16)
Thursday, July 7, 2016
DoorMatts, Killers Deal
Under the cover of darkness the DoorMatts make a move to stay in the running and the Killers work toward the future.
The DoorMatts trade Lance Lynn (.05 18+), Kolten Wong (.07 17!), Jose DeLeon (.02 Mx) and Oscar DeLaCruz (.02 Mx) to the Killers in exchange for Jonathan Papelbon (.19 16), DJ LeMahieu (.03 16) and Curtis Granderson (.15 17+).
The DoorMatts trade Lance Lynn (.05 18+), Kolten Wong (.07 17!), Jose DeLeon (.02 Mx) and Oscar DeLaCruz (.02 Mx) to the Killers in exchange for Jonathan Papelbon (.19 16), DJ LeMahieu (.03 16) and Curtis Granderson (.15 17+).
Monday, July 4, 2016
Fourth of July Fireworks
It won't exactly match the Burr-Hamilton showdown that's been getting a lot of press lately. But in their own way, the Clowns and Line made an effort to light some fireworks under their respective teams.
The Clowns trade Adam Wainwright (.29 18+) to the Kenndoze Line in exchange for Michael Conforto (.02 17+)
Happy 4th of July to one and all.
The Clowns trade Adam Wainwright (.29 18+) to the Kenndoze Line in exchange for Michael Conforto (.02 17+)
Happy 4th of July to one and all.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
2016 Natural Day Results
For the second year in a row, the Ruffins win the $25 mlb.com gift card on Natural Day. Here are the full results.
Ruffins - 35
DoorMatts - 32
Beatniks - 29
Sombreros - 27
Dem Rebels - 26
Swing - 24
Killers - 23
Sandberg - 20
Kenndoza Line - 13
Clowns - 6
Revenge - 3
Ruffins - 35
DoorMatts - 32
Beatniks - 29
Sombreros - 27
Dem Rebels - 26
Swing - 24
Killers - 23
Sandberg - 20
Kenndoza Line - 13
Clowns - 6
Revenge - 3
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Natural Day Reminder
Don't forget as you set your rosters for the week. This Thursday (June 23rd) is Natural Day. The CFCL team amassing the most combined Total Bases, Runs and RBIs on their ACTIVE roster will win a $25 gift card to mlb.com.
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