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Eric · Eric

As a public service, I've decided to post an explanation of this complex topic. It is always the hardest part of the ARBA rules for new owners to understand and can even trip up some who have been around for a while. It's almost as if our rules have developed over the course of 3 decades and been written b...

Eric B · Eric B

Unable to resist the sirens song of available picks while suffering from trading fever, Deadwood sends $100K in bright shiny quarters to Mudville in exchange for the lesser 3rd round picks (3-9 and 3-22).

Josh

Hollywoo! acquires 3rd-Round Picks #5 and #7 from Mudville for $105K. Josh

cgmucci · cgmucci

Refsnyder finally finds a new home, as Washington sends Rob Refsnyder to Salem for Salem's 3rd round pick and $150k Mike to confirm Thanks! Chris

Eric

Another trade between longtime rivals? What is happening? Deadwood sends their 2nd round pick and $80K to Camden for the ISL #2 that is up now. I sure hope this is worth it!

Eric · Travis

Austin sends Jon Singleton to Camden for $34k

Eric · Eric

It's an exciting day with two picks already made in the 2025 IOD! However, my teams don't pick for a while, so I might as well try again to reignite the hot stove, which has been frozen solid since the FA auction almost 2 weeks ago. Deadwood is seeking a certified lefty-masher and perhaps another usefu...

Ye Olde Commissioner · Ye Olde Commissioner

All - Since this is now our ninth year using Strat Draft for the IOD, I think that we likely all know what is going on. BUT, this is all here for our new owners and so that all of the information you should need will be laid out in one place for a reference.Two reminders up front. Please check your picks and...

cgmucci · cgmucci

Washington has positioned itself to only be able to take minor leaguers in the IOD, which is probably a good thing However, we find ourselves short a reliever or two to make it through the season because we haphazardly bid on any breathing OF So, we are looking to move a body or 3 for some pitching or cash t...

tbanes · tbanes

Bronaugh is in need of a full time 3B. the trade can be big or smaller depending on the players offered. Bronaugh has 4 top 100 prospects they are willing to deal , dependent on the deal. ( T. Bazzana#10, C. DeLauter#36, R. Lowder#35, N. Meyer #84) Seaver King a top 5 prospect of the Nats could also be consi...

Eric · Eric

Wow, Austin ended up spending a LOT of money again. I am happy about adding Butler, Herrin and my old pal Heyward but do regret some of their C spending. Available Players:Jon Singleton: 1B has a surprisingly decent bat vs. RH with 446 APA so he was a bargain at $40K but Butler and Heyward made him superfl...

Eric · Eric

Motivated by the bitter disappointment of their 122-win season ending with an early playoff exit, Deadwood made another move just before today's FA auction. Young IF Colt Keith heads to Brooklyn in exchange for reliever Hunter Gaddis, BRK #5 and $125K in spare change. We wish Colt all the best and lo...

strohs · strohs

Not like we are a contender this year, so, any kinda warm body with a closer rating we would probably consider, lol. Our "closer" right now is Yimi Garcia, with a 3 closer rating. Carl Stompers'

Eric · Eric

RED ALERT!!! THE NICK NASTY NASTRINI TRAIN HAS OFFICIALLY LEFT THE STATION! Desperate to stave off their boredom in the weeks between auctions, Austin and Redwood have reached agreement on a deal. Nick Nastrini, Billy Amick, and Jhancarlos Lara will head to Redwood in exchange for lefty Andrew N...

Mike G

So, having matched a 150k bid for Andrew Benintendi in the C auction, I'm still asking myself exactly why. After a putrid first half last year, he ran an 0.830 OPS in the 2nd half, so the final card isn't terrible, and he offers a ton of at-bats, but he really has no role on this team. Not really sure what I'...

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	STICKY: Eric Explains How Money Works (Preview) As a public service, I've decided to post an explanation of this complex topic. It is always the hardest part of the ARBA rules for new owners to understand and can even trip up some who have been around for a while. It's almost as if our rules have developed over the course of 3 decades and been written b...	Eric	3	2628	Sat Feb 9 20:39 2019 by Anonymous
	Deadwood/Mudville Transaction (Preview) Unable to resist the sirens song of available picks while suffering from trading fever, Deadwood sends $100K in bright shiny quarters to Mudville in exchange for the lesser 3rd round picks (3-9 and 3-22).	Eric B	0	5	Tue Mar 25 10:21 2025 by Eric B
	WOO-MUD Trade (Preview) Hollywoo! acquires 3rd-Round Picks #5 and #7 from Mudville for $105K. Josh	Josh	0	5	Tue Mar 25 10:04 2025 by Josh
	Washington / Salem Trade (Preview) Refsnyder finally finds a new home, as Washington sends Rob Refsnyder to Salem for Salem's 3rd round pick and $150k Mike to confirm Thanks! Chris	cgmucci	5	39	Tue Mar 25 08:22 2025 by Ye Olde Commissioner
	DED/CMD Trade (Preview) Another trade between longtime rivals? What is happening? Deadwood sends their 2nd round pick and $80K to Camden for the ISL #2 that is up now. I sure hope this is worth it!	Eric	0	4	Tue Mar 25 06:37 2025 by Eric
	AUS/CMD Trade (Preview) Austin sends Jon Singleton to Camden for $34k	Travis	1	10	Mon Mar 24 19:42 2025 by Eric
	Happy Draft Day! Want to Make a Deal? (Preview) It's an exciting day with two picks already made in the 2025 IOD! However, my teams don't pick for a while, so I might as well try again to reignite the hot stove, which has been frozen solid since the FA auction almost 2 weeks ago. Deadwood is seeking a certified lefty-masher and perhaps another usefu...	Eric	0	23	Fri Mar 21 09:44 2025 by Eric
	THE DRAFT (IOD) - LONG BUT IMPORTANT (Preview) All - Since this is now our ninth year using Strat Draft for the IOD, I think that we likely all know what is going on. BUT, this is all here for our new owners and so that all of the information you should need will be laid out in one place for a reference.Two reminders up front. Please check your picks and...	Ye Olde Commissioner	0	39	Mon Mar 17 18:53 2025 by Ye Olde Commissioner
	Post Auction Needs - Washington (Preview) Washington has positioned itself to only be able to take minor leaguers in the IOD, which is probably a good thing However, we find ourselves short a reliever or two to make it through the season because we haphazardly bid on any breathing OF So, we are looking to move a body or 3 for some pitching or cash t...	cgmucci	2	68	Sat Mar 15 13:30 2025 by Eric
	post FA auction (Preview) Bronaugh is in need of a full time 3B. the trade can be big or smaller depending on the players offered. Bronaugh has 4 top 100 prospects they are willing to deal , dependent on the deal. ( T. Bazzana#10, C. DeLauter#36, R. Lowder#35, N. Meyer #84) Seaver King a top 5 prospect of the Nats could also be consi...	tbanes	0	38	Sun Mar 9 10:02 2025 by tbanes
	Austin in Another Auction Aftermath (Preview) Wow, Austin ended up spending a LOT of money again. I am happy about adding Butler, Herrin and my old pal Heyward but do regret some of their C spending. Available Players:Jon Singleton: 1B has a surprisingly decent bat vs. RH with 446 APA so he was a bargain at $40K but Butler and Heyward made him superfl...	Eric	0	38	Sat Mar 8 15:40 2025 by Eric
	Tales from the Trail: Colt and Hunter Cross Paths (Preview) Motivated by the bitter disappointment of their 122-win season ending with an early playoff exit, Deadwood made another move just before today's FA auction. Young IF Colt Keith heads to Brooklyn in exchange for reliever Hunter Gaddis, BRK #5 and $125K in spare change. We wish Colt all the best and lo...	Eric	0	34	Sat Mar 8 09:49 2025 by Eric
	Stompers' could use a closer (Preview) Not like we are a contender this year, so, any kinda warm body with a closer rating we would probably consider, lol. Our "closer" right now is Yimi Garcia, with a 3 closer rating. Carl Stompers'	strohs	0	31	Fri Mar 7 21:25 2025 by strohs
	Austin/Redwood Blockbuster! (Preview) RED ALERT!!! THE NICK NASTY NASTRINI TRAIN HAS OFFICIALLY LEFT THE STATION! Desperate to stave off their boredom in the weeks between auctions, Austin and Redwood have reached agreement on a deal. Nick Nastrini, Billy Amick, and Jhancarlos Lara will head to Redwood in exchange for lefty Andrew N...	Eric	1	60	Tue Mar 4 16:47 2025 by Rick
	An inexplicable EGR keeper seeks a forever home (Preview) So, having matched a 150k bid for Andrew Benintendi in the C auction, I'm still asking myself exactly why. After a putrid first half last year, he ran an 0.830 OPS in the 2nd half, so the final card isn't terrible, and he offers a ton of at-bats, but he really has no role on this team. Not really sure what I'...	Mike G	0	69	Mon Mar 3 21:33 2025 by Mike G
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