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Title: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 03/13/2023 07:15 AM
It's that time of year, and it is a special one.  10 years of CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball.  Congrats to Nirab for going Back2Back and winning 2021 and 2022, our second 2 time champ!

Same rules as always, 11 sticks.  10 for the end of year winner, 1 super premium for the All-Star Break.  Everything went super smooth last year and everyone paid, so we are starting on a good note.  Deadline on smokes will be Jun. 1.

What would you guys think about adding a little flair this year?  We could do a rotating trophy for the winner if we all kicked in about $15-20.  Or if you have any other ideas that could be fun this year, throw them out there.

Previous League Champs:

LEAGUE CHAMP HISTORY

2022 - nirab
2021 - nirab
2020 - 05Venturer
2019 - Kman
2018 - StogieDad
2017 - ninfiction
2016 - Caveman Steve
2015 - Caveman Steve
2014 - nkowal

Here are the 10 players from last year. Please confirm in the thread that you want to participate this year.

johncw - IN - RCVD CIGARS
ninfiction - IN - RCVD CIGARS
cfickter - IN - RCVD CIGARS
05venturer - IN - RCVD CIGARS
deener27 - IN - RCVD CIGARS
kman - IN - RCVD CIGARS
Kid Montana - IN - RCVD CIGARS
Caveman Steve - IN - RCVD CIGARS
nirab - IN - RECVD CIGARS
StogieDad - IN - RCVD CIGARS

I will consider adding players if somebody drops out or if there are pairs so we can keep an even number and not have bye weeks. There will have to be some feedback or referrals to join as we have had non-payers before.

Who's playin'???
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: ninfiction on 03/13/2023 10:19 AM
I'm in! Thanks Michael!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Deener27 on 03/13/2023 11:40 AM
I'm in again.

Can't wait for the season to start up again.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/13/2023 06:51 PM
Oh yea, I'm IN. 
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 03/14/2023 04:56 AM
Scheduling auto draft for the 28th to give everyone time to set order and then a day before Opening Day to set rosters unless someone has an issue.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 03/14/2023 09:11 AM
I'm in!
I'm good for doing something for the 10th year also
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kman on 03/14/2023 09:51 AM
I'm in as well. Thanks Michael!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: nirab on 03/14/2023 06:15 PM
I am in!! Thanks Michael!!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 03/14/2023 07:17 PM
I'm in
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 03/15/2023 05:11 AM
I'm In
Happy to pitch in for a rotating trophy!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: johncw on 03/20/2023 02:34 AM
Yes I am in. Sorry for late response.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 03/21/2023 01:28 PM
Looking forward to a great season
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 03/23/2023 06:55 AM
Looks like everyone re-upped!  So unless we have a pair ask to join we are rolling here.

Everybody good on drafting next week?
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 03/23/2023 07:38 AM
Quote from: StogieDad on 03/23/2023 06:55 AMLooks like everyone re-upped!  So unless we have a pair ask to join we are rolling here.

Everybody good on drafting next week?
When are you thinking, I leave for Vegas Friday 3/31
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/28/2023 09:11 AM
So the draft wrapped up last night, what does everybody think?  For right now I'm  :confused: about my chances. 
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 03/28/2023 06:51 PM
Quote from: Kid Montana on 03/28/2023 09:11 AMSo the draft wrapped up last night, what does everybody think?  For right now I'm  :confused: about my chances. 

I'm in the same boat, think I'll be ok  :confused:   
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 03/28/2023 07:15 PM
I'm pretty happy.  Light on high end pitching but we shall see.  Good luck fellas!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 03/29/2023 10:44 AM
Pitching is a worry. Mostly solid hitters. Not overly confident, time will tell
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 03/31/2023 07:18 AM
The start of the season really snuck up on me this year. 
Play ball!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Deener27 on 03/31/2023 07:24 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 03/29/2023 10:44 AMPitching is a worry. Mostly solid hitters. Not overly confident, time will tell

I have a player on the IL (drafted that way...very annoying) and another who left the 1st game with an IL possible injury.  A few pitchers looked good but this is going to be a tougher year I feel.  At least the Pirates are undefeated for you still.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kid Montana on 03/31/2023 09:16 AM
Quote from: Deener27 on 03/31/2023 07:24 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 03/29/2023 10:44 AMPitching is a worry. Mostly solid hitters. Not overly confident, time will tell

I have a player on the IL (drafted that way...very annoying) and another who left the 1st game with an IL possible injury.  A few pitchers looked good but this is going to be a tougher year I feel.  At least the Pirates are undefeated for you still.

All this hand wringing from the guy who put up the most day 1 points in the league.   :tongue:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: ninfiction on 03/31/2023 11:15 AM
I was drafted a guy on the IL too and my team underperformed day 1. It's difficult to gauge this early in the season. I figure wins in the first few weeks are luck based. Who knows which guys will break out.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Deener27 on 03/31/2023 01:19 PM
Quote from: Kid Montana on 03/31/2023 09:16 AM
Quote from: Deener27 on 03/31/2023 07:24 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 03/29/2023 10:44 AMPitching is a worry. Mostly solid hitters. Not overly confident, time will tell

I have a player on the IL (drafted that way...very annoying) and another who left the 1st game with an IL possible injury.  A few pitchers looked good but this is going to be a tougher year I feel.  At least the Pirates are undefeated for you still.

All this hand wringing from the guy who put up the most day 1 points in the league.   :tongue:

Also because most of my starters went day 1.  I don't have a baseball Phd. but it is going to be feast or famine with my squad this year.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 04/10/2023 10:20 AM
Got my butt destroyed in week one. Was on vacation so didn't address my inept team much.
Could be a very looooong season if my pitching doesn't wake the eff up.
 :angry:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: nirab on 04/11/2023 05:20 PM
It's a marathon, not a sprint...good luck y'all!!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 05/21/2023 07:11 PM
Guess I'm playing the wrong team this week. Congrats Stogiedad. I thought I might come back and win today. Uh no
 :cry:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 05/22/2023 07:25 AM
Lost first three.  Won next four.  Who knows how this season is going to go...
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 05/23/2023 06:15 PM
Lost my first two in horrific fashion.  Wasn't sure I'd win a game this year.  Won next 3 and looked good doing it.  Now lost 2 in a row.  Both tough losses
Hard season to figure out. :confused:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 06/06/2023 12:16 PM
Michael,
sorry for delay but cigars on the way
9405503699300557089496

Chuck
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 06/11/2023 05:31 PM
Oh Shyte

I need to get mine out as well.  Will bring that thought further forward in my sometimes pea sized brain.
 :whistle:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 06/20/2023 09:31 AM
All Star Game is July 11th. Make sure u get your cigars out in time
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 06/27/2023 07:31 AM
Reminder guys, the All-Star Game is upon us.  Please get these sent to me as soon as you can, I would like to go ahead and send the ASG winnings sooner than waiting until season end.

Thanks!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: nirab on 06/27/2023 11:35 AM
Quote from: StogieDad on 06/27/2023 07:31 AMReminder guys, the All-Star Game is upon us.  Please get these sent to me as soon as you can, I would like to go ahead and send the ASG winnings sooner than waiting until season end.

Thanks!

I can't remember if I sent mine or not... :biggrin:  :lmao:  :lmao:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 06/28/2023 07:54 AM
Mine sticks are on the move finally.
9505515822563179537884

Should land Friday

Thanks again Michael for running the show
 :biggrin:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: ninfiction on 06/28/2023 07:36 PM
Every year I plan to send the cigars right away and every year I neglect to do it. Sorry, I will get them done this week.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 07/05/2023 08:40 AM
Thanks for getting this going.  I have been out of town and had the mail held so several are at the PO for me to go get today or tomorrow.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: ninfiction on 07/05/2023 07:38 PM
Mine are slated to arrive on Friday, just in the nick of time.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 07/06/2023 05:56 AM
Headed out today
9461209205568015338520
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 07/11/2023 08:58 PM
Any news??
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 07/19/2023 09:27 AM
Sorry for being absent a bit.  I updated who I have recvd cigars from on the original post.  A couple still showed held at PO while I was out of town but did get picked up so don't worry.

Chuck is the All-Star break winner!  Congrats Chuck.  I will get you winnings out ASAP. 

I am going to send a reminder to the remainder of participants to get theirs out, or we are going to have to start consequences as original deadline was June 1.  I haven't been around much so I haven't reminded, but we need to get it done.

If you sent and I did not update, let me know, but I am pretty sure this is right.

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kid Montana on 07/19/2023 02:18 PM
I sent mine in the week before July 1st. 
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 08/03/2023 09:34 AM
All but two in.  Anyone heard from deener or Kman lately?  I feel like we've been pretty patient, but I'm going to have to impose some forfeits or something at some point.  What do y'all think?

On a side note, HUGE THANKS to everyone who has sent.  It is going to be a fantastic prize pack this year and Chuck has some really nice ones coming for the All-Star winner.  Literally everyone sent me a little something too, which isn't required or expected, but SUPER APPRECIATED.  Thanks!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 08/05/2023 10:25 PM
Deener is in contact we are just down to KMan.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Kman on 08/06/2023 06:03 PM
Sorry for the delay gentlemen. Dropped off at the post office today, will be on their way tomorrow. Tracking: 9405 5036 9930 0585 9172 80
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Deener27 on 08/09/2023 03:08 PM
Sorry for the delay, mine are also enroute.  Dealing with a ton of stuff here.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AM
Thank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 08/15/2023 03:52 PM
Quote from: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AMThank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.

Hey,  lets get the facts straight.  according to the league standings, I still have a 1% chance of making the playoffs.  I'm going for it baby!!  Watch out for the Marauders!!!!!!  :dancing:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 08/17/2023 01:07 PM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/15/2023 03:52 PM
Quote from: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AMThank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.

Hey,  lets get the facts straight.  according to the league standings, I still have a 1% chance of making the playoffs.  I'm going for it baby!!  Watch out for the Marauders!!!!!!  :dancing:

So you're saying there's a chance!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 08/22/2023 07:46 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 08/17/2023 01:07 PM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/15/2023 03:52 PM
Quote from: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AMThank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.

Hey,  lets get the facts straight.  according to the league standings, I still have a 1% chance of making the playoffs.  I'm going for it baby!!  Watch out for the Marauders!!!!!! 

So you're saying there's a chance!
I now have a 5% chance after a big win last week!  Need Sconnie to rollover for me this week!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 08/30/2023 05:20 AM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/22/2023 07:46 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 08/17/2023 01:07 PM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/15/2023 03:52 PM
Quote from: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AMThank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.

Hey,  lets get the facts straight.  according to the league standings, I still have a 1% chance of making the playoffs.  I'm going for it baby!!  Watch out for the Marauders!!!!!! 

So you're saying there's a chance!
I now have a 5% chance after a big win last week!  Need Sconnie to rollover for me this week!

Got my playoff % up to 13!  No Problem!  Need a little help boys  :dancing:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 09/03/2023 05:11 PM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/30/2023 05:20 AM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/22/2023 07:46 AM
Quote from: Cfickter on 08/17/2023 01:07 PM
Quote from: Caveman Steve on 08/15/2023 03:52 PM
Quote from: StogieDad on 08/14/2023 08:45 AMThank you gentlemen, looks like the last package is out for delivery today and we will be flush.  I will get Chuck's winnings out ASAP, and the playoffs are looming in September.  Looking forward to a furious finish!

Right now the bracket is Chuck, myself, Kent and Brian.  But Daniel and Kerry are within striking distance with a good finish.  Good luck everyone.

Hey,  lets get the facts straight.  according to the league standings, I still have a 1% chance of making the playoffs.  I'm going for it baby!!  Watch out for the Marauders!!!!!! 

So you're saying there's a chance!
I now have a 5% chance after a big win last week!  Need Sconnie to rollover for me this week!

Got my playoff % up to 13!  No Problem!  Need a little help boys  :dancing:
You're too much for me this week Stogiedad!  I threw up a Hail Mary but alas, it fell INCOMPLETE!  Best of luck in the playoffs.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: 05Venturer on 09/04/2023 02:47 PM
Good luck in the Playoffs fellas!!
I couldn't quite hang in at the end.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 09/11/2023 02:29 PM
Good first week of the playoffs.  Good luck fellas!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 09/29/2023 06:55 AM
It sure looks like Chuck can't be stopped.....

But 3 days left, rest for starters, new guys filling in, who knows what could happen in a weekend.

Good luck fellas, I enjoyed the season.  Already looking forward to 2024...
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 09/29/2023 09:59 PM
Still time. I can't say I'm comfortable with the lead.

Thanks for organizing the league again

Quote from: StogieDad on 09/29/2023 06:55 AMIt sure looks like Chuck can't be stopped.....

But 3 days left, rest for starters, new guys filling in, who knows what could happen in a weekend.

Good luck fellas, I enjoyed the season.  Already looking forward to 2024...
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: nirab on 10/02/2023 09:48 PM
Congratulations Chuck!! You !@#$ing steamrolled me!! Enjoy the spoils of your sweet victory my friend :biggrin:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 10/03/2023 01:00 PM
Thanks Brian

Quote from: nirab on 10/02/2023 09:48 PMCongratulations Chuck!! You !@#$ing steamrolled me!! Enjoy the spoils of your sweet victory my friend :biggrin:
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: StogieDad on 10/04/2023 07:40 AM
Congrats Chuck!  Took the All-Star Break and the Championship!  A season well done.  I will get the prizes packed up this weekend and out.

Hope everyone is back next year!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 10/04/2023 10:54 AM
Thanks Michael. I had some studs batting and good overall pitching. Losing Urias I thought would really hurt but didn't seem to. Fun season. Thanks for running it. Looking forward to 2024

Quote from: StogieDad on 10/04/2023 07:40 AMCongrats Chuck!  Took the All-Star Break and the Championship!  A season well done.  I will get the prizes packed up this weekend and out.

Hope everyone is back next year!
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Caveman Steve on 10/04/2023 05:36 PM
Congrats Chuck.  A season well played.  Got off to a bad start this year and couldn't recover in time.  Really liked my team at the end of the season.  Oh well.  Maybe next year.
Title: Re: CigarGeeks Fantasy Baseball 2023 - 10th Annual
Post by: Cfickter on 01/31/2024 12:10 PM
2 weeks till pitchers and catchers report