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Title: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 18, 2013, 02:59:51 pm
We can unofficially begin the 2013 amateur draft here. I'll post the raw draft order momentarily.

Iowa Corncobs are free to make their selection or listen to trade offers now!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 18, 2013, 08:39:30 pm
When does it work best for the majority of the league to make a live draft next week? I'm open to any day next week, post here or email me about when it works best for you. It will have to be Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs anytime after 6pm CT. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: yuda on July 18, 2013, 09:07:42 pm
I'm out of town from Tuesday onward. Not sure I'd be able to participate Monday, either, though. So whenever.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: stevee on July 18, 2013, 09:09:54 pm
I'm completely free Monday or Tuesday. Wednesday I'm out bc I have a three-hour drive to make after work. Thursday is probably doable from the beach although I'm not sure if there's wifi at this place. If worse comes to worse I can always use my phone. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 18, 2013, 09:13:39 pm
If needed we can postpone til the following week if there are too many conflicts.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 18, 2013, 09:42:40 pm
Apart from the time zone issues I should be OK, however an evening weekday live draft will be my day time so work meetings may get in the way.

But happy to go with the flow.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: NorseKaiser on July 19, 2013, 10:20:39 am
Monday is the only good night for me, but I may be able to make something else work.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: DCHepler25 on July 19, 2013, 10:39:39 am
Most evenings aren't going to be good for me either way. I would be willing to submit a list to cover 2-3 rounds and then be auto'd after that.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 11:24:36 am
Right now I'm leaning toward Monday or Tuesday night for our live portion of the draft where we will finish the draft from whatever we are at that point.

Draft module has been enabled and draft order is updated to reflect this season's trades.

Iowa Corncobs are on the clock (albeit with the clock not running haha)... Make your pick using the Statslab utility http://www.afblbaseball.com/afbl/statslab/StatsLab/draftBoard.php (http://www.afblbaseball.com/afbl/statslab/StatsLab/draftBoard.php)
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: yuda on July 19, 2013, 03:26:20 pm
I don't see any players in statslab.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: JKGuy16 on July 19, 2013, 03:30:42 pm
Same, I don't see any players at all.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 03:34:44 pm
Yeah me neither. I'm trying to figure out why, or more likely what I did wrong. I see the draft pool imported into Statslab (160 players) and see the draft pool if I act like I'm going to manually make a pick but no players show in the Draft Warroom.

Sorry guys, hopefully I figure out what the problem is soon. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: Chappy on July 19, 2013, 04:00:00 pm
Stupid question; did you check enable draft?
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 04:01:56 pm
Stupid question; did you check enable draft?


Yeah it's enabled. I even tried purging the draft in Statslab and trying again but with the same no luck...
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: yuda on July 19, 2013, 04:09:21 pm
This is a longshot, but any chance statslab won't do a draft until after the new year?
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 04:24:29 pm
This is a longshot, but any chance statslab won't do a draft until after the new year?


Hmm I suppose it is possible. I could make a backup of the league then advance the game to 2014 with the ammy draft in January to see if that works?
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: iowagm on July 19, 2013, 04:37:29 pm
With the 1st pick of the 2013 Amateur Draft, the Iowa Corncobs will take SP Jake Howard.  Pretty weak draft, but hopefully he'll end up doing well.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 04:50:04 pm
We'll pick in this thread until I can figure out what the problem is with Statslab showing the draft pool in the Team's Warrooms (I think yuda's right with it freaking out over not being a new year...). I'll play with it more later tonight.


The New York Brewers are now up!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: Chappy on July 19, 2013, 05:51:05 pm
It appears to be working now, Matt.   ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 06:14:15 pm
Thanks for the assistance, Chappy! We are to the #3 pick with Illinois now.

Drafting can be done in Statslab now!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: iowagm on July 19, 2013, 07:40:54 pm
Can second that, whatever you did to fix it did it, and it works for me as well.  :)
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: 24Rocks on July 19, 2013, 09:30:46 pm
Hopefully we dont go to fast i will get my war room setup but i wil be on golf course tomorrow so eaither dont pick who i want  ;)or i will draft when i am home
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 19, 2013, 10:49:47 pm
No problem! We'll draft at our own pace leading up to the live draft which we will have on Monday night at 7pm CT.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 19, 2013, 11:48:46 pm
Hopefully we dont go to fast i will get my war room setup but i wil be on golf course tomorrow so eaither dont pick who i want  ;)or i will draft when i am home

Nice, just got back from the golf course myself... do you play a lot?
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 04:34:05 pm
Troy the Arizona GM emailed me saying that he has his pick ready and will select when he gets home tonight for those next wondering.


Reminder, live draft is tomorrow (Monday) night at 7pm CT to finish off wherever we get to leading up to it. If you are unable to attend, put together a draft list in Statslab and set your team to list pick. Just be aware of putting enough players on the list to cover you in case all of your list is selected.


I'll put a link up for the chat room later tonight or tomorrow where we'll hang out for the draft for those who attend. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: yuda on July 21, 2013, 05:40:17 pm
Dan Hawkins was the top guy on my draft board - surprised he fell all the way to 6.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: Troyaof on July 21, 2013, 08:45:53 pm
Doug Mack starting Pitcher was my #1 as well and he appears to still be there so I will take him!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 09:21:08 pm
7 pitchers to start the ammy draft!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: JKGuy16 on July 21, 2013, 09:30:42 pm
Doug Mack starting Pitcher was my #1 as well and he appears to still be there so I will take him!

Good call.  I was taking him if you didn't.

Indiana will draft SP Jeff Gray with the 8th overall pick.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 09:41:16 pm
Doug Mack starting Pitcher was my #1 as well and he appears to still be there so I will take him!

Good call.  I was taking him if you didn't.

Indiana will draft SP Jeff Gray with the 8th overall pick.

You might be already doing so, but picks should be made in the Statslab utility.

If anyone needs help logging in, let me know! Thanks guys!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 21, 2013, 09:42:23 pm
Doug Mack starting Pitcher was my #1 as well and he appears to still be there so I will take him!

Good call.  I was taking him if you didn't.

Indiana will draft SP Jeff Gray with the 8th overall pick.

Indiana is set to list pick, so without a timer, it won't pick for him. Think you'll need to make that pick in statsslab for him Matt.

You might be already doing so, but picks should be made in the Statslab utility.

If anyone needs help logging in, let me know! Thanks guys!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 09:51:23 pm
I made Indiana's pick in Statslab to keep things moving since he announced his pick. California is up in the draft now!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: stevee on July 21, 2013, 09:51:32 pm
California selects 18-year old first baseman Dana Little.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 09:52:22 pm
Oh crap I'm up now actually lol
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 21, 2013, 09:54:10 pm
Oh crap I'm up now actually lol

Yeah get a move on :D
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 10:05:17 pm
Talent really drops off after the CA pick... Decisions, decisions...
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 21, 2013, 10:09:33 pm
Talent really drops off after the CA pick... Decisions, decisions...

Take your time... I've got to get my little boy down for his afternoon sleep before I can look at the draft list in detail.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 21, 2013, 10:13:48 pm
Talent really drops off after the CA pick... Decisions, decisions...

Take your time... I've got to get my little boy down for his afternoon sleep before I can look at the draft list in detail.


Just made my selection... All yours!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 21, 2013, 10:28:31 pm
Child asleep, selection made, Massachusetts and their list pick is up next.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: Chappy on July 22, 2013, 06:45:05 am
Andy White was the highest-rated player on my draft board, and he nearly made it to me...

Went with a young catcher named Luis Rojas instead.

Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mikezone13 on July 22, 2013, 07:01:50 am
Andy White was the highest-rated player on my draft board, and he nearly made it to me...

Went with a young catcher named Luis Rojas instead.

Was a close one, I was tossing up between White and Graves, Graves won out, obviously.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: yuda on July 22, 2013, 07:05:12 am
White was my top bat as well.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mukerka on July 22, 2013, 07:59:21 am
ontario on the clock!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: DCHepler25 on July 22, 2013, 08:03:27 am
Andy White was the highest-rated player on my draft board, and he nearly made it to me...

Went with a young catcher named Luis Rojas instead.



We must have been thinking alike. Most of the starting pitchers in this draft have flaws that really make them bullpen guys. And I will never rate a MR or CL over a quality position player, so White was #1 on my list.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 22, 2013, 10:23:27 am
Andy White was the highest-rated player on my draft board, and he nearly made it to me...

Went with a young catcher named Luis Rojas instead.



We must have been thinking alike. Most of the starting pitchers in this draft have flaws that really make them bullpen guys. And I will never rate a MR or CL over a quality position player, so White was #1 on my list.


He's actually who was causing me indecision with my pick. I nearly selected White as well. It will be interesting to see his development.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: NorseKaiser on July 22, 2013, 11:05:22 am
I was really hoping White would fall to me....should have tried to trade up! I could have used his defense.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: DCHepler25 on July 22, 2013, 12:33:39 pm
Yeah. I traded down four spots and he still fell to me.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: mstreeter06 on July 22, 2013, 01:17:51 pm
I believe List Picks won't automatically pick until I turn on a draft timer. Most likely a Statslab issue with the new OOTP14. I'll select the top player on your list if you don't do so yourself. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: DCHepler25 on July 22, 2013, 01:22:36 pm
I believe List Picks won't automatically pick until I turn on a draft timer. Most likely a Statslab issue with the new OOTP14. I'll select the top player on your list if you don't do so yourself. Thanks guys.

I believe that is true. And making the pick for us sounds good to me. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2013 Amateur Draft
Post by: 24Rocks on July 28, 2013, 02:54:22 am
Hopefully we dont go to fast i will get my war room setup but i wil be on golf course tomorrow so eaither dont pick who i want  ;)or i will draft when i am home

Nice, just got back from the golf course myself... do you play a lot?
Frist time in 5 years shot 97 on 60 course, my buddies made me tee off first and i was late first shot went from blue tee to red tee lol