Pistonsforum.com Fantasy Baseball 2007

We currently have 10 owners, looking for 2 more if they are out there!

BillLaimbeer Sr.
BillLaimbeer Jr.
MotownPride
DarthTater
myself
Bezeach
Woody
ggazoo69
jammertime
webz

This is a FREE Yahoo Head-to-Head league with a scheduled Live Draft. Beginners are welcome. You must be a PF.com member to join, so please register and/or post to this thread to indicate your interest!

All communication about league sign-up credentials will be done via forum PM.

YES! I was just thinking about this the other day!

I'm in!

I HATE YOU GUYS!!!

I'm trying to get over being sucked into the Hockey League, and now the same guys are starting a baseball league. DON'T YOU HAVE ANYTHING WORTHWHILE TO DO WITH YOUR TIME???

DON'T COUNT ON ME! (At least not yet).

Thought I should mention, these will be weekly lineups, so you won't have to worry about setting lineups daily.

OK, I'm in. The format should allow me to play.

I have to do the responsible thing and decline.















I...can't...resist.



























I'm in.

The Tater Bay Devil Rays are in.

The Jammer Jays will enjoy kicking your butt.

The Tater Bay Devil Rays are in.

The Jammer Jays will enjoy kicking your butt.

And so the baseball smackdown officially begins:6shoot:...in February. Well, maybe you think it's summer because there is always :smow: on the ground in :canada: no matter the time of year.:cold:

:deathstar1:<----Jammers igloo after he forgot to turn off the gas before lighting his cigarette.


Jammer, are you really going to call your team "The Jays"? Will you be called bball Jay for baseball Jay? I think that is going to be a bit confusing. :juggle:Try to be a little more original. Maybe call yourself the Jammer Expos. The MLB team isn't using that name any longer.:pound:After this year you will be defunct just like them.:boink:

I have to do the responsible thing and decline.


I...can't...resist.


I'm in.


LMAO! A valiant attempt, my dear Darth.

I need 2 or 4 more guys. 10 is an ideal #.

BillLaimbeer? Zoso? Motown Pride?

Anyone want to pressure some friends to join PF and play?

I got Darth, Gazoo, Bezeach, myself, jammertime. Possibly Woody if he can fit it in his golf schedule.

I need 2 or 4 more guys. 10 is an ideal #.

BillLaimbeer? Zoso? Motown Pride?

Anyone want to pressure some friends to join PF and play?

I got Darth, Gazoo, Bezeach, myself, jammertime. Possibly Woody if he can fit it in his golf schedule.


I perused the old baseball threads and it seems we have some more fans out there who haven't responded. Don't make me call names and embarass you.

That means you Prof, Old skool, Tashawn, Dre, Detteam, Wart, TFD, Lazy, and Merc.

I've never played fantasy baseball either, so jump in with the rest of us newbies. (I'm not sure if anyone other than Roscoe has played before and his teams always suck anyhow, so don't let that intimidate you).

Tater:

You have convinced me to join.

I'M IN!!!

You're right about Roscoe's teams always sucking. Just look how he is choking in the Hockey league. He's headed for fourth against a buch of us newbies.

If he's running it, we'll have to watch out for his frequent moves and poor management.

We do get to talk smack don't we???

Tater:

You have convinced me to join.

I'M IN!!!

You're right about Roscoe's teams always sucking. Just look how he is choking in the Hockey league. He's headed for fourth against a buch of us newbies.

If he's running it, we'll have to watch out for his frequent moves and poor management.

We do get to talk smack don't we???

Good deal Woody! I've enjoyed our hockey rivalry immensely. Now the battle continues.

Another thing about Roscoe running the leagues...he is CORRUPT! :sssh:

I don't know the finer points about baseball but I would like to try if you guys don't mind having a novice.

Besides, baseball is a poor mans cricket so how hard can it be?

PS - What does RBI stand for?

Runs Batted In.

In baseball you can score runs with a hit without scoring a run yourself (no running between wickets). You "bat in" a player already "on base" (first, second or third base).

You are 100% welcome to play.

I don't know the finer points about baseball but I would like to try if you guys don't mind having a novice.

Besides, baseball is a poor mans cricket so how hard can it be?

PS - What does RBI stand for?

:) Welcome aboard Webz.

Runs Batted In.

In baseball you can score runs with a hit without scoring a run yourself (no running between wickets). You "bat in" a player already "on base" (first, second or third base).

You are 100% welcome to play.

thanks roscoe for the RBI definition. so if you hit a home run with bases loaded you get 4 RBI right?
i know how to play baseball but i've got no idea how the stats or fantasy stats work and i may have heard of about 2 players. (thanks to seinfeld) :)

i hope someone posts a short 'how to' guide like in fantasy bball forum.

Welcone webz!!!

I'm as new at this as you are. I know a lot of baseball players, but because I'm sooo old, I don't know anyone playing since 1965. (The year I got married).

Don't worry, Roscoe and Tater will give us lots of advice (just don't follow any of it). Bezeach never posts, so he's no help. His team is usually in first place and he's sort of like the Yankees. Jammer is another Canadian and you know how the Expos did.

Why hasn't Aurora signed up? If she's going to talk smack, she's got to play!!

ISN'T THIS FUN!!!

Jammer is another Canadian and you know how the Expos did.

Again with the Canadian thing old timer? :rolleyes:
I think you have Canada envy. :canada:

More info on the format please. I might be interested depending on the configuration. This gives me an opportunity to get to know my Tigers better, should I join. If its roto style format, most likely I'm out as it requires more time swapping out pitchers than I would like. (If memory serves me correctly) Fantasy baseball was the first fantasy game I've ever participated in and it has been years since I've played.

Okay, I was too lazy to read apparently.

Weekly format?

I'm in, if you still got room.

Yup, we got room. I'll step up recruitment next week to fill out the league.

Are you going to start one of those ESPN or Yahoo type leagues or is someone going to run this in-house? My son (13 years old) and I are looking to join a fun league, but he wants to join one with a live draft.

Live draft, Yahoo.

You and your son are both very welcome.

Live draft, Yahoo.

You and your son are both very welcome.

Sounds great. Let me know when you set up the league.

Bill, will you and your son be playing separate teams, or a father/son franchise?

I'm trying to make sure we end up with an even # of team owners.

Here is the list so far...

BillLaimbeer
MotownPride
DarthTater
micro
Bezeach
Woody
ggazoo69
jammertime
webz

separate teams. you're doing head-to-head or rotisserie?

Head to head. Rotisserie is not much fun from my experience.

Separate teams gives us an even #. I'll see if anyone else wants in.

Bill, you got PM in 1 min.

Count me in. I have never played before but it can't be much different than other Fantasy sports games.

We need ONE more team owner.

C'mon folks!

Live draft dates/times

The evening of Saturday March 24th or Sunday March 25th.

Preference as to start time and day? Please post back. A decision will be made Monday evening, March 19th.

Live draft dates/times

The evening of Saturday March 24th or Sunday March 25th.

Preference as to start time and day? Please post back. A decision will be made Monday evening, March 19th.

I have to work late on Saturday night, but I can be home by 6:30 or 7:00 pm eastern time on Sunday. If that isn't convenient for everyone I can just let the computer draft for me. I'll kick all your butts anyhow.

Any chance you can give us some draft hints or direct us to some?

Like... are pitchers (and relievers, maybe) the equivelant of goalies? i have no clue who or what positions to draft.

Live draft dates/times

The evening of Saturday March 24th or Sunday March 25th.

Preference as to start time and day? Please post back. A decision will be made Monday evening, March 19th.

Either time is fine with me. I have no social life.

Any chance you can give us some draft hints or direct us to some?

Like... are pitchers (and relievers, maybe) the equivelant of goalies? i have no clue who or what positions to draft.
You set a batting/fielding lineup

C
DH
OF
OF
CF
1B
2B
3B
SS

etc

and then you have the pitchers which are specialists just like goalies.

Starting P
Starting P
Pitcher (can be either class)
Pitcher (can be either class)
Reliever
Reliever

That's just from my bad memory from last year. The actual # of positions may vary.

Batters compete for Batting average, Home runs, stolen bases, hits, runs, slugging %?

Pitchers compete for Shutouts, ERA, Wins Saves

Again, once I establish the league, I will post more info. Need that draft date. Sunday night at 7:30 EDT is looking good

The Sunday time is O.K. with me.

Why Tater bothers to draft, I don't know. He never ends up with whom he started anyway. He had 74 moves in hockey, he'll probably have 200 in baseball. Real indecisive guy.:stirthepot:

How many total on a team. 26 like the majors???

This is going to be a real crap-shoot.

It will probably be closer to 20.

Why Tater bothers to draft, I don't know. He never ends up with whom he started anyway. He had 74 moves in hockey, he'll probably have 200 in baseball. Real indecisive guy.:stirthepot:

.

OUCH!!!:pound:

Ok, let the record reflect that Woody shot the first arrow. :stirthepot:

Either dates work for me...

Sunday evening is good.

Sunday night after 7 (preferably after 8) works best for me.

I can't do Saturday.

Well, I recognize about half a dozen of the top 100 rated guys.

My draft strategy is to draft as many guys as possible from my favorite childhood team. I'm going to run out and buy a cap tonight so I can really cheer them on.

I'm not saying which team that is (it's not the Tigers) because thieves like Roscoe and Gazoo will try to steal my players.

Batter up!

We need ONE more team owner.

C'mon folks!

I'm fairly certain I can get someone to join (Squirrels or this other guy) if we are short an owner. Just let me know.

I will. Thanks Tater. We never know if someone will drop out.

ARGH!!!!!!

Draft times are incredibly limited on Sunday March 25th.

We can't draft between 6:00 PM and 10:45 PM

Is anyone into an AM or early afternoon draft?

Is there another good day to draft?

Alternately, we could start a week late... :(

ARGH!!!!!!

Draft times are incredibly limited on Sunday March 25th.

We can't draft between 6:00 PM and 10:45 PM

Is anyone into an AM or early afternoon draft?

Is there another good day to draft?

Crap, if we are talking next weekend I could do it Saturday am. I don't leave for work until 3:00 pm eastern that day.

If we do weekdays my work schedule is much more flexible.

Seriously, I'd like to participate live, but if it messes other people up I'll let the computer do it for me. Like I said, I'll eventually win either way. :P

Alternately, we could start a week late... :(

No, that would totally stink.

If the weekend doesn't work, most of the weekdays in the evening work for me...

If the weekend doesn't work, most of the weekdays in the evening work for me...

I'm flexible. Whatever is decided is fine with me. I'll adjust although in the middle of the day on a weekday probably would not work for anyone.

Any day of the week is good for me after 8pm except next Saturday.

Friday night? March 23 at 7:00 PM.

Objections? We have a Spurs game at 8:00.

Please reply back soon!

7 probably won't work for me as I work until 6 and then will spend some time with my daughter before putting her to bed.

If I can't make it, no big deal. I can pre-rank.

7 probably won't work for me as I work until 6 and then will spend some time with my daughter before putting her to bed.

If I can't make it, no big deal. I can pre-rank.

I work 2-10 mountain every day except tomorrow this week, so I'll need to pre-rank unless I can get someone to switch with me (remote). No big deal though.

Will the league be set up soon so I can start pre ranking?

can someone help me out here? i'm searching everywhere trying to find out what categories stand for, but they all assume you know how to play baseball before you play fantasy baseball. Yahoo is totally useless for explaining the categories to a non-baseball person.

Can someone please fill in the gaps or correct any mistaken guesses of mine? thanks!

Batting
H/AB - I'm guessing this is Hits/At Bat - how many time you batted and hit the ball
R - Runs
H - Hits
HR - Home Runs
RBI - Runs Batted In
SB - Stolen Bases?
AVG - No idea what this average is of

Pitching
IP - Innings Pitched?
W - Walks?
CG - Don't Know
SV - Don't know
K - Don't know
ERA - Don't know
WHIP - Don't know

I don't fully understand the scoring categories. Is walks a positive or negative category? Are there any negative categories? (like turnovers)

Now there are two types of pitchers am i right? Starting and Replacement? Starting does most of the pitching, then the replacement fills in for like an innings or at the end, is that the gist of it?

Any other basics someone can pass along would be most excellent. thanks.

can someone help me out here? i'm searching everywhere trying to find out what categories stand for, but they all assume you know how to play baseball before you play fantasy baseball. Yahoo is totally useless for explaining the categories to a non-baseball person.

Can someone please fill in the gaps or correct any mistaken guesses of mine? thanks!

Batting
H/AB - I'm guessing this is Hits/At Bat - how many time you batted and hit the ball
R - Runs
H - Hits
HR - Home Runs
RBI - Runs Batted In
SB - Stolen Bases? yes
AVG - No idea what this average is of

Batting average. How many hits per at bats. I'd say .300 and above is excellent. .280 & above is very good. .270 & above is good. You just take your total at bats (walks & sacrifice flies don't count) and divide by your hits..250-.269 so so. Depends on position. Like outfielders should have higher batting averages than infielders.

Pitchers hit like crap. American League pitchers don't even bat. Designated hitters hit for them on their turn (but don't play the field). National league pitchers do hit...but are generally crappy.

Pitching
IP - Innings Pitched? Yes
W - Walks? yes
CG - Don't Know complete games (by pitcher)
SV - Don't know saves (relief pitchers)
K - Don't know strike outs by pitcher
ERA - Earned run average (how many earned runs a Pitcher gives up on avg. per outing...errors by fielders dont count toward it)
WHIP - Don't know. Something Wins or walks __ innings pitched? not sure.

I don't fully understand the scoring categories. Is walks a positive or negative category? Are there any negative categories? (like turnovers)
Errors are negative. Walks are a good thing for batters...bad for pitchers. You get on base so you can score.

Now there are two types of pitchers am i right? Starting and Replacement? (relievers=replacement)Starting does most of the pitching, then the replacement fills in for like an innings or at the end, is that the gist of it? yes.

Any other basics someone can pass along would be most excellent. thanks.

I'll try to think of more things and maybe do another post if I do, but you asked good questions which basically cover it. If I wasn't clear lemme know.

WHIP

Walks Hits Inning Pitched

It's one of the newer statistical measures.

Think PER for pitchers.

Those are not the cats per se that we are playing.

Here is our list.

For Batters

Runs (scored)
Hits
Home Runs
RBI (Runs Batted In)
Stolen Bases
Batting Average

The above are ALL positive stats.

For Pitchers

Wins
Complete Games
Saves
Strikeouts
ERA (Earned Run Average = Earned Runs / Innings Pitched)
WHIP (Walks+Hits allowed divided by Innings Pitched)

WHIP and ERA are negative stats. You want to be the low man on these. The rest are positive.

Thanks Darth/Roscoe. That was a great help. Just a couple i'm still not sure on.



For Pitchers

Wins - A pitcher gets points if the team wins? Wha?

Complete Games - So for starting pitchers the emphasis is on picking up guys who play the full game and don't get subbed out by a relief pitcher?
Just checked the stats, and seems like this cat is pretty useless. The high total for starting pitchers last season was 6. and only 5 relief pitchers managed a single CG. Why is this a standard category?

Saves - Still don't know what a save is.


Thanks again.

A pitcher gets credit for a Win. Won/Loss record for a pitcher is a key baseball stat.

15+ win Pitchers are a premium. 20+ win are elite.

Relief Pitchers who lose a lead (and the chance for a save) but continue to pitch and gain a victory are also elite. They have the confidence of their team to overcome adversity.

Complete Games is a wildcard stat. The Hockey equivalent is Shut Outs for goalies. There is no equivalent stat in Basketball afaik.

Saves are tricky.
Save (sport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_(sport))

This is mostly a reliever (relief pitcher) stat.

Thanks Darth/Roscoe. That was a great help. Just a couple i'm still not sure on.



Thanks again.



Yes. It's like a goalie in hockey. If the team wins the game the pitcher gets the win. It's a big deal.

No, most pitchers don't pitch complete games these days. They used to long ago. You want a guy with lots of strikeouts, low earned run average, plus lots of wins.

Relievers can get a save or a win in a game. A save is when the reliever comes in or eventually is in a situation where the tying or winning run is on base, I think, and he holds the lead. Or when he pitches X innings, I believe. It's been a while and I forgot most this stuff.
He can also get a win...if the team is losing when he came in...or if they were winning...he blows the lead...but then his team wins for him. It pisses off the starters to no end, lmao.

A pitcher gets credit for a Win. Won/Loss record for a pitcher is a key baseball stat.

15+ win Pitchers are a premium. 20+ win are elite.


This still doesn't make full sense to me because don't they play over 100 games a season? When do they get credit for a win and when don't they?


Relievers can get a save or a win in a game. A save is when the reliever comes in or eventually is in a situation where the tying or winning run is on base, I think, and he holds the lead. Or when he pitches X innings, I believe. It's been a while and I forgot most this stuff.
He can also get a win...if the team is losing when he came in...or if they were winning...he blows the lead...but then his team wins for him. It pisses off the starters to no end, lmao.

So it looks like relievers get lots of saves but not as many wins, and starters get more wins and not many saves.

Ok, so now i think i've got most of the cats down, i have to try and work out a strategy. and try and figure out which are the rare cats. (ie. blocks, steals)

also a couple more things on the positions.
UTIL is used like bball? (ie. any position)
what are P (3 of them) and DL (1)?

DL = Disabled List aka IR

P are generic Pitchers. They can be relievers or starting pitchers.

UTIL are batting positions (generic)

Uggh.

You know, from what I've seen, the people who miss the live draft seem to do better drafting than the people who hand pick their players. Probably because we don't let our personal biases get in the way.

But I want guys from a particular team so I am not sure what to do! I know eventually, my competitive nature will take over and I'll try to win at all costs rather than just have a ball playing. So I don't know what to do. Cognitive dissonance is a beotch.

I guess I'll just have to be happy with my HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP that is coming my way soon. That is if I can ever get some players on the ice. OK,wrong thread. LOL.

Webz, a pitcher gets the win when he leaves the game after establishing a lead or when his team wins. I think a starting pitcher has to pitch a minimum of 5 2/3 innings or something though. I used to know this stuff, but I lost interest in baseball for years until the Tigers revived it last year.

Like Roscoe said, 20 wins is excellent. I would imagine the good pitchers are very valuable assets in fantasy, but I'm not sure. Roscoe is being very :tape: because he KNOWS what is gonna happen if he gives us hints. But it's inevitable anyhow.:pound:

Not much of a fantasy participant, but educating Webz about baseball sounds fun!

A starting pitcher needs to pitch a minimum of 5 innings to be eligible for a win in that game. If he goes at least 5 innings, AND his team has the lead when he leaves the game, AND they don't relinquish it for the rest of the game, then he gets the win.

Most teams use a 5-man rotation of starting pitchers, so starters only pitch once every 5 games, i.e. around 30-35 times a season (out of 162 games) at most. That's why a starter who wins 20 or more games in a season is considered an elite pitcher: his team is winning at least 2/3 of the games in which he starts.

Not much of a fantasy participant, but educating Webz about baseball sounds fun!

Wow, thanks for all that info D4E. I understand now. I know how to play baseball mostly but i don't know anything technical about it. I never knew about the rotating 5 pitchers.

As long as i know enough about the statistical part of the game i think i might be able to avoid being an easy-beat.

Wow, thanks for all that info D4E. I understand now. I know how to play baseball mostly but i don't know anything technical about it. I never knew about the rotating 5 pitchers.

As long as i know enough about the statistical part of the game i think i might be able to avoid being an easy-beat.

Yeah, they have to rotate em' or their arms will fall off.
Also, teams usually have a long reliever (set up man) and short reliever (who usually gets the save or the win).

I can make the Friday Draft.

Not sure why, since the computer will do a better job than I will.

But, anything to beat Tater. (and he's going to go down in hockey - if I can get by roscoe).

Where do I find all the pre-draft info?? Player rankings , etc.

I can make the Friday Draft.

Not sure why, since the computer will do a better job than I will.

But, anything to beat Tater. (and he's going to go down in hockey - if I can get by roscoe).

Where do I find all the pre-draft info?? Player rankings , etc.

Once you join the league officially you can find that stuff. Roscoe prolly sent you a pm. If not, pm me and I'll forward you the info.

But, anything to beat Tater. (and he's going to go down in hockey - if I can get by roscoe).



Woody, we should take this to the hockey thread, but don't assume I'll get by Jammer. He always puts up a good fight and we split the season series.

I'll be able to make the draft, luckily!

Ok folks, looks like the draft is set now.

I've PM'd everyone info on signing up to the league. Get your butts in gear please!

7 p.m. draft is fine with me on Friday. I'll be re-arranging the old sock drawer until 6:59:59.

Can someone explain to me what has to be done BEFORE 7 p.m. on Friday? Do we have to rank players?

League Business

1. Draft is Friday at 7:00 PM EDT. If you cannot make it, the computer will pre-draft for you. You can change the default pre-ranking of players if you wish.

2007 Pistonsforum Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Baseball (http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/235436/1/prerank)

Click on EDIT MY RANKINGS above the short players list they display.

You may want to exclude players you hate, or anyone who has a late spring training injury/roster change (down the depth chart slide). You can also choose to move them down the list. Typically the Yahoo list is very good, but you want to keep in mind that just because a guy hit .300 and 30 homers last year doesn't mean he will repeat that feat.

Now if you see a diamond in the rough, maybe a rookie who could start the season with the big club and go off, move him up the list.

Don't worry. After the draft, you can add undrafted players if you see a gem out there, and you can make trades.

2. Some resources. Note: You do NOT need to spend any money on draft kits or additional products. You can if you so choose, but this is a casual league and personally I consider those investments unsound.

Team Depth Charts (draft full time players, not situational ones!)
Fantasy Baseball - Rotoworld.com (http://rotoworld.com/Content/Depth_MLB.aspx?sport=MLB)

Fantasy Preview and Draft Do's and Don'ts
The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Fantasy: Fantasy Home (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/index.jsp)

Draft Rankings (from a site I like)
Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Cafe 2007 (http://www.fantasybaseballcafe.com/player_rankings.php)

3. A couple tips on drafting. The scarcest quality players are catchers, short stops and relief pitchers (closers). A starting pitcher who throws a lot of strikeouts is also a plus particularly if he is a winner. Avoid middle relief pitchers, those guys are too inconsistent with their playing time to be dependable for wins or saves (Joel Zumaya excepted).

4. I want to remind everyone, that lineups are set once weekly, before Monday. Be prepared to set the next week's lineup early, say Friday/Saturday or so.

5. Any questions, please post to this thread. I will do my best to answer them however I have a heavy workload right now, so anyone can step in and provide a response if they know the answer. There are no dumb questions.

If I have two players at a particular position, say catcher, and there is only one catcher slot every day, does that mean I need to pick one or the other to play the entire week when I set my lineup on Sunday?

No. You set your lineup and that is who plays all week.

So here comes a free microwave tip.

A starting pitcher who plays Monday, has a pretty good shot to sneak a second game in the next weekend. ;)

You do not want to carry two catchers. I would recommend a utility infielder and some extra outfielders for starters.

No. You set your lineup and that is who plays all week.

So here comes a free microwave tip.

A starting pitcher who plays Monday, has a pretty good shot to sneak a second game in the next weekend. ;)

You do not want to carry two catchers. I would recommend a utility infielder and some extra outfielders for starters.

OK, so for instance, Kenny Rogers pitches Monday. So he is my pitcher all week, and I have to sit Bonderman that entire week, right?

Also, I was surprised that Catcher and shortstop are rare, but it makes sense when you think about it.

I'm talking rare as there are few standouts at that position. Also, some catchers split duty, the elite are less likely to do so.

Yeah, Rogers vs. Bonderman, but you can play up to 5 starting pitchers (2 x SP, 3 x P). If you end up with 5 elite pitchers that you cannot sit one over the other, then you had an amazing draft.

I'm talking rare as there are few standouts at that position. Also, some catchers split duty, the elite are less likely to do so.

Yeah, Rogers vs. Bonderman, but you can play up to 5 starting pitchers (2 x SP, 3 x P). If you end up with 5 elite pitchers that you cannot sit one over the other, then you had an amazing draft.


Thanks.

I'm talking rare as there are few standouts at that position. Also, some catchers split duty, the elite are less likely to do so.

Yeah, Rogers vs. Bonderman, but you can play up to 5 starting pitchers (2 x SP, 3 x P). If you end up with 5 elite pitchers that you cannot sit one over the other, then you had an amazing draft.

Just trying to figure out how many of each position I need to draft.

For pitchers, the roster spots are 2x SP, 2x RP and 3x P.

What are the 3x P? Are they like the Utility spot for pitchers, you can throw either SP or RP in there? :sssh:

Are you effectively having 7 pitchers per week?

Yes. 7.

P = Generic Pitcher

This is what I finished with last year.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6083/micro0185nq8.png

Although my third relief pitcher as an experiment and I carried 7 SP/ 2 RP most of the year.

There are a LOT of multi-position players, but for the most part, the BEST always play at their one position.

I see 10 teams have signed up (funny name Gazoo). Is that it or do we have more?

Mo isn't in, but we are a 12th short anyways. I meant to PM him today but I have been busy. Will do now.

THIS IS A REMINDER!!!

The draft is scheduled for Friday night @ 7:00 PM EDT.

Make sure you test your browser (on our league homepage there is a link) to be sure you are compatible with the java drafting system.

I do NOT recommend drafting in Firefox. You are best to draft in Internet Explorer from my experiences.

I do NOT recommend drafting in Firefox. You are best to draft in Internet Explorer from my experiences.

Booooo!!

Dude, I am a firefox fanatic.

Dude, I am a firefox fanatic.


Oh yeah? Did you ever buy any Firefox stickers from the mozilla online store and stick them on your bike, which model name was also called firefox?

Didn't think so...

Oh yeah? Did you ever buy any Firefox stickers from the mozilla online store and stick them on your bike, which model name was also called firefox?

Didn't think so...
:pound::pound::pound:

What's with the firefox problem??

I drafted in firefox in the Hockey league, why won't it work in baseball??

I'm going to use firefox!!!

Ok Woody. Whatever you want, you got it.

I just emailed Yahoo and warned them you ae drafting! :pound:

I'm geeked for the draft even though I'll only be there in spirit. (Maybe I can sneak a short peek).

Hopefully I get a couple of guys I really want (based on team...not necessarily talent).:juggle:

I'm geeked for the draft even though I'll only be there in spirit. (Maybe I can sneak a short peek).

Hopefully I get a couple of guys I really want (based on team...not necessarily talent).:juggle:


Who is your team Darth? The tubesox?

The live draft is the highlight of the season. I would be happy with a system of live draft, play for 6 weeks then do the whole thing over again.

Then you get to have a live draft about 6 times a year. Hmm... idea!

Who is your team Darth? The tubesox?

The live draft is the highlight of the season. I would be happy with a system of live draft, play for 6 weeks then do the whole thing over again.

Then you get to have a live draft about 6 times a year. Hmm... idea!

LOL.

I'll leave a little suspense on my favorite team for the draft. You guys will be like "WTF...that idiot drafted player "X" in the 3rd round and he is ranked #278"!

Really, I'm hoping the computer picks a competitive team for me, but I did show some bias toward my favorite team. Doesn't mean it will affect my first few picks too much...or maybe it will. ;)

I really do well in my rookie years (basketball and football...we will see if I can win hockey). But once I "know what I am doing" I totally STINK!:nerd2:

LOL.

I'll leave a little suspense on my favorite team for the draft. You guys will be like "WTF...that idiot drafted player "X" in the 3rd round and he is ranked #278"!


Dude, that'll be me! I'll probably draft some guy who isn't even playing this year. All I've got to go on is last years stats, i have no idea about inter-team moving and changing.

If you got the computer picking for you it shouldn't be too bad, although I remember there were some terrible pre-rankings in the nba this season. rdang auto-drafted matt bonner in the 7th round or something all because of yahoo's pre-rankings. :pound:

Dude, that'll be me! I'll probably draft some guy who isn't even playing this year. All I've got to go on is last years stats, i have no idea about inter-team moving and changing.

If you got the computer picking for you it shouldn't be too bad, although I remember there were some terrible pre-rankings in the nba this season. rdang auto-drafted matt bonner in the 7th round or something all because of yahoo's pre-rankings. :pound:

Huh? What? Matt Bonner? Doesn't he play baseball. I thought he was like Danny Ainge. I was going to use him in both my leagues. Damn. Now I gotta get a new guy to pick in the 2nd round!

Hey Roscoe...or anyone...any injuries you guys know of. I don't want to draft some guy who can't even play.

Tater

A draft by you is unnecessary. At the rate you swap out players, your draft is irrelevant. With a 20 player team, I figure your over/under on free agents will be 20+ BEFORE the season begins. Don't worry what the computer does, with you it doesn't really matter!!!:nerd2::stirthepot::pound::pound:

I am totally unprepared for this draft. I have done zero scouting.

I will probably go with default ranks and maybe move up some guys I like and down some guys I don't during the draft.

I will see you guys at 7:00.

Tater

A draft by you is unnecessary. At the rate you swap out players, your draft is irrelevant. With a 20 player team, I figure your over/under on free agents will be 20+ BEFORE the season begins. Don't worry what the computer does, with you it doesn't really matter!!!:nerd2::stirthepot::pound::pound:

LOL. What can I say?

I'm confused.

Do we play all 7 of our pitchers every week but only one guy at every other position?

I'm confused.

Do we play all 7 of our pitchers every week but only one guy at every other position?


Yeah, maybe you should have drafted a couple more pitchers for your bench as well.

I really like my team!

I have power and RBIs with Ortiz, Glaus, Berkman, Wells and Hunter.

I have guys that can steal bases in Lopez, Lugo, Wells, Hunter, Rios, Freel and Byrnes.

I have solid SP and RP and I have solid depth at every position.

I don't think I'll be so hot on average, but that's ok.

How does everyone else feel about your teams?

Yeah, maybe you should have drafted a couple more pitchers for your bench as well.

I had no choice really.

The stupid computer drafted for me. It picked some guy ranked #898 (Crosby) and also wasted a 4th round draft pick on a freakin BACKUP shortstop (who is a top shortstop) when I already had drafted a really good one with my 2nd pick.

It's cool though. I got my two Phillies (Utley and Rollins), but I still can't believe I got the #2 pick and couldn't get Ryan Howard!!! I don't think anyone but Winless would have picked him first.

Plus I got Tom Gordon (now a Phillie). The same Tom Gordon from the Stephen King novel "The girl who loved Tom Gordon". It's about a little girl who gets lost in the woods...kinda like that Cub Scout last week.

Attn League (and Roscoe)

Wang to start season on DL - MLB - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-wanginjured&prov=ap&type=lgns)

You gotta hate when a wang is on the DL.

Attn League (and Roscoe)

Wang to start season on DL - MLB - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-yankees-wanginjured&prov=ap&type=lgns)

You gotta hate when a wang is on the DL.

Looks like Roscoe's wang will be out of commission for awhile. :pound:

Looks like Roscoe's wang will be out of commission for awhile. :pound:

:pound::sssh::lol::laugh::thumb::thumb[1]::ner-ner::biggrin1::boink::roll:




Roscoe...NOT--------->:lie:

:pound::sssh::lol::laugh::thumb::thumb[1]::ner-ner::biggrin1::boink::roll:




Roscoe...NOT--------->:lie:

You know what they say, "Use it or lose it". :doener:

HAHAHA ok.... I'm done. Sorry, I couldn't resist!

You know what they say, "Use it or lose it". :doener:

HAHAHA ok.... I'm done. Sorry, I couldn't resist!

Sounds like poor Roscoe is done too. Looks like the OLD microwave won't be heating up for a while. :pound:

You guys are way to hard on Roscoe. Show him a little love. His hockey team is in the dumpers, and its been a tough week for him.

My draft was O.K. I've a great infield (Degado, Polanco, Jeter, Rolen and Pudge). I wanted Maurer, but Gazoo snached him away one step before I could get him. He did the same to me on Joe Nathan, but there will come a time of retribution. (I've still got Rivera and Lidge.)

Someone asked about using 7 pitchers. REMEMBER, we set the lineups for A FULL WEEK. So, you have to have enough pitchers in the lineup to cover all seven days. Guys on the bench on Monday will be there ALL WEEK! Same with position players. there are NO SUBSTITUTIONS during the week.

I haven't figured out just where all the extra postion players fit in. Can they only play the position they were drafted for?? Can they also play the utility positon? If your 2B gets hurt, and you don't have another guy who plays 2B, What then?? Are you short the rest of the week and have to go and get a free agent to fill that positon??

My outfield is weak, but I figure I'll use the old Tater/Roscoe plan of swapping out Free Agents. Find a guy who is hot, play him until he cools off, and swap him out for the next hot one.There are tons of outfielders, and someone who we've never heard of will have a good year, and I'll suck him up!!!

I've already started the plan by dumping Colon (who's hurt and I didn't know it) and picking up Glavine.


ISN'T THIS FUN!!!!

You guys are way to hard on Roscoe. Show him a little love. His hockey team is in the dumpers, and its been a tough week for him.

My draft was O.K. I've a great infield (Degado, Polanco, Jeter, Rolen and Pudge). I wanted Maurer, but Gazoo snached him away one step before I could get him. He did the same to me on Joe Nathan, but there will come a time of retribution. (I've still got Rivera and Lidge.)

Someone asked about using 7 pitchers. REMEMBER, we set the lineups for A FULL WEEK. So, you have to have enough pitchers in the lineup to cover all seven days. Guys on the bench on Monday will be there ALL WEEK! Same with position players. there are NO SUBSTITUTIONS during the week.

I haven't figured out just where all the extra postion players fit in. Can they only play the position they were drafted for?? Can they also play the utility positon? If your 2B gets hurt, and you don't have another guy who plays 2B, What then?? Are you short the rest of the week and have to go and get a free agent to fill that positon??

My outfield is weak, but I figure I'll use the old Tater/Roscoe plan of swapping out Free Agents. Find a guy who is hot, play him until he cools off, and swap him out for the next hot one.There are tons of outfielders, and someone who we've never heard of will have a good year, and I'll suck him up!!!

I've already started the plan by dumping Colon (who's hurt and I didn't know it) and picking up Glavine.


ISN'T THIS FUN!!!!


By the way, I didn't get Nathan. I have F-Rod.

I believe you can put anyone in the UTIL position. Obviously, you don't want to put a pitcher in there. If you're 2B gets hurt and you don't have another guy to play it, yes, you either go short or pick someone else up fast. You're allowed to carry an extra guy when someone is on the DL, I believe.

You guys are way to hard on Roscoe.

I've already started the plan by dumping Colon (who's hurt and I didn't know it) and picking up Glavine.



The "hard on" Roscoe line I won't touch! ewwwwww

As for your "dumping colon"...too much information.

Gazoo, you're right. It wasn't Nathan you stole it was CANO. And I'll get you for it!!!:)

Let's ROLL......

Be honest guys...my team sucks, does it not?

I have no clue who anyone is or what to do.

No trades for me till I figure it out. Well...IF I ever do!

Your pitching looks a little weak, but your batting for RBI, SB and HR is pretty impressive.

I know you will be working the internet to figure it out. I'm sure you will do fine.

Any more bad jokes??

Hmm, with wang out of action, micro won't be getting to first base for a while.


I believe you can put anyone in the UTIL position. Obviously, you don't want to put a pitcher in there. If you're 2B gets hurt and you don't have another guy to play it, yes, you either go short or pick someone else up fast. You're allowed to carry an extra guy when someone is on the DL, I believe.

You can't put a pitcher in UTIL from my understanding.


Anyone want to analyse my squad? I think i got some good players because 'baseballers' keeps making me trade offers. probably trying to take advantage of the new guy. but i'm learning who's good and who's bad, and i think he was trying to low-ball me on my pitcher. sneaky little guy!

UTIL is batters only.

webz, I'm no expert, but your team looks pretty good.

If you see an opportunity, don't be afraid to move any of your low batting % guys.

Since we're all getting a free Dr. Phil treatment, HOW DOES MY TEAM LOOK???

Nobody is making any trade offers to me. Is that good? or bad?

Give me a couple of weeks to see how my guys play. I've never made a trade (even in the hockey league) . Its not that I don't trust you fellows......

:sssh::sssh::sssh::sssh::sssh::sssh:

Any more bad jokes??

Hmm, with wang out of action, micro won't be getting to first base for a while.



You can't put a pitcher in UTIL from my understanding.


Anyone want to analyse my squad? I think i got some good players because 'baseballers' keeps making me trade offers. probably trying to take advantage of the new guy. but i'm learning who's good and who's bad, and i think he was trying to low-ball me on my pitcher. sneaky little guy!

Yeah, I couldn't believe the offer baseballers made to me. I'm new to fantasy baseball, but I know not to trade a 4th round pick for a guy who should be on the free agent list.

Hey, if someone needs a really good shortstop I'll trade him for a good pitcher. Roscoe says I need one, so I'll trust the wangless one.

You guys are talking about my wang a lot. I'm happy for all of the attention being sent my way.

I have no idea whether my team is good or bad. I approached the draft the same way I approached my fantasy football and basketball drafts so I should be at the top or an average team. I had to step away for a few of the later rounds and I let the computer draft for me. Can anyone point out a weakness or strength?

I've been labelled the defacto expert, but I am not. I finished 5th in my first baseball league and haven't really followed much baseball since the strike when the Montreal Expos got screwed out of a championship.

My advice is to make sure you have strong categories just like in any other league. Don't underestimate ERA, WHIP or Batting %. If you do, make sure you have some wild cards like Saves, CGs, Strikeouts, SBs etc to hag your hat on.

I'm sure within a couple weeks, folks will get a feel for what their team is good or bad at, and probably develop some strategies.

At this point, I reckon everyone should be looking for potential cuts, injuries and overlooked free agents.

Here are some milestones I use to judge players by.

Batting % - anything less than .280, you better be stealing bases or hitting dingers.

ERA - Anything over 3.5 and this guy better be a bolt thrower.

WHIP - 1.3 and under is good.

Your relievers should have a low ERA + WHIP and if they throw strikes, that is an even bigger bonus.

Positionally, you will get different stuff out of each guy. Some guys hit for AVG, for power, some guys run the bases. I think it is logical to conclude that we should be looking to group our guys around things like power or base running so that we have strong cats to compete on.

At the request of a couple GMs, trades are suspended until season start.

Please remember when making trades to keep them reasonable and equitable for both sides.

At the request of a couple GMs, trades are suspended until season start.

Please remember when making trades to keep them reasonable and equitable for both sides.

I think my offer of Pete Rose for Ortiz, Pujols and Santana was fair for both sides. If you didn't like it, you could have counter offered. :sssh:

Fine, I'll throw in Nolan Ryan.

Yeah, I couldn't believe the offer baseballers made to me. I'm new to fantasy baseball, but I know not to trade a 4th round pick for a guy who should be on the free agent list.

Baseballers is my 13-year-old kid. He went a little crazy with trade offers a couple of hours after the draft. When I found out, I explained the player rankings to him and clarified to him that you can't offer up a guy ranked #250 for a top-20 player. He's learning...

It's definitely not a problem.

His enthusiasm is great!

Baseballers is my 13-year-old kid. He went a little crazy with trade offers a couple of hours after the draft. When I found out, I explained the player rankings to him and clarified to him that you can't offer up a guy ranked #250 for a top-20 player. He's learning...

Actually...you can. Roscoe would bite on it. :pound:

I am NOT making ANY baseball trades. I am the worst trader of all time. I have never won or come out even in a trade yet!

I am NOT making ANY baseball trades. I am the worst trader of all time. I have never won or come out even in a trade yet!

You say that every time. You can't stop yourself.

You should go here:

fantasytradersanonymous.com

I really do not know what to do with my team. I guess I'll just have to wait until the season gets under way like I did in hockey. These numbers are absolutely meaningless to me.

I still want Phillies, so I'll give up a little more than what they are worth to get them, but I'm not doing anything intentionally stupid.

Don't worry Tater, you'll do something stupid unintentionally!:pound::pound:

Hey Woody, thanks for grabbing Glavine right before I could get him. Damn!

Sorry folks, forgot to remind you today.

MAKE SURE YOUR OPENING WEEK LINEUPS ARE SET!

Wasn't there a game tonight that counted? How come I can still make changes?????

Oh yeah, game tonight. I missed that.

Trades are available again. Make sure your opening week lineups are set by midnight.

Hey Roscoe (or anyone else with an answer), I've never played in a league before where you have to set your roster once for the entire week. So I have a question.

What happens if you have a guy that gets injured or goes on the DL mid week. Are we SOL for that week? I'm not sure how that works.

You suffer the minor inconvenience. Trust me, you will love setting your lineups once and forgetting about it for a week. More time to make moves to improve your team.

You suffer the minor inconvenience. Trust me, you will love setting your lineups once and forgetting about it for a week. More time to make moves to improve your team.

Sounds good. I'm very curious to see how it works. I have a horrible memory and have on more than one occasion (several times this week alone) forgotten to set a lineup in one of my 6 current fantasy leagues. :frusty:

Will somebody PLEASE tell me what is going on here?

I want to make a couple free agent moves, but I'm reluctant to release drafted guys even though I have no clue who they are. Is this like hockey where a slew of guys come out of nowhere or is it more like basketball where you only get a Biedrins every blue moon?

Guys will slump and emerge all year. Keep working the free agent wire. It's too early to make sweeping changes unless you have a rash of injuries.

don't look at me, i don't know either. :confused:

i can figure out the batting thing easy enough, its the pitchers i'm struggling with. the guys only play like once a week, whats the point in that?

yeah i don't know about playing the FA either because i don't even follow the league/s. i'm just looking at stats at the moment. i think i'm just gonna let the dust settle for a few weeks and see what's what.

Will somebody PLEASE tell me what is going on here?

I want to make a couple free agent moves, but I'm reluctant to release drafted guys even though I have no clue who they are. Is this like hockey where a slew of guys come out of nowhere or is it more like basketball where you only get a Biedrins every blue moon?

I'll help you Tater.

The best way to get any points is to load up on the BN (stands for Big Numbers) position. Players in the BN position earn 2x the points. Put as many players as humanly possible there. I believe the limit is 21.

Hope that helped. :thumb[1]:

i can figure out the batting thing easy enough, its the pitchers i'm struggling with. the guys only play like once a week, whats the point in that?
Baseball, it's just not cricket. :)

The Pitchers blow their arms out in every performance over 6 or 7 innings (out of 9). Your relievers will play almost every game, but your starters need time to rest and recuperate their arms for the next outing.

Honestly, I watch very little baseball (or Hockey for that matter). I work the stats just like everyone else. You can do very well with the #s because they don't contain any hype.

I'll help you Tater.

The best way to get any points is to load up on the BN (stands for Big Numbers) position. Players in the BN position earn 2x the points. Put as many players as humanly possible there. I believe the limit is 21.

Hope that helped. :thumb[1]:

Great.Thanks Jammer. I'll use the big number strategy against everyone I play...except you since you helped me so much. I'll let you beat me by NOT using my(BN) Big numbers! :pound:

Not to worry, I've got it all figured out. You guys are all just playing for second (just like hockey).

I've got five good starting pitchers and a sixth on the DL.

MY hitters are balanced between good BA guys (Polanco and Jeter) and the bashers (Bonds and Thomas).

I'll see you all in October. :):):):):)

I've got five good starting pitchers and a sixth on the DL.

Woody, your pitchers have an ERA over 5. Are they sandbagging for you?

I've gotten 3 wins so far this week, although the starters have been hit pretty hard. They all lasted at least 5 innings.

Four guys (Santana, Brandon Webb, Dontrelle Willis and Glavine) were opening day starters so they should go again yet this week. Not bad!! Santana, Dontrelle Willis, and Glavine all got wins.

Their ERA isn't too good, but I got wins and quite a few K's. Lidge blew a save opportunty, so I've still got room for improvement. Just wait until Jered Weaver gets back, and I'll be even stronger!!!

I have Granderson, but he was on the bench this week. Not Good! :-(:mad:

Will somebody PLEASE tell me what is going on here?

I want to make a couple free agent moves, but I'm reluctant to release drafted guys even though I have no clue who they are. Is this like hockey where a slew of guys come out of nowhere or is it more like basketball where you only get a Biedrins every blue moon?

Quit whining. You're eating my lunch this week.

Quit whining. You're eating my lunch this week.

The problem is, I have no idea what I'm eating or why I'm eating it! :nerd2::laugh::confused:

The problem is, I have no idea what I'm eating or why I'm eating it! :nerd2::laugh::confused:


Just remember to load up on the BN. It's high in fibre.

Just remember to load up on the BN. It's high in fibre.

I must have a lot of players needing high fibre diets because the experts say every last one of them should remain on the BN indefinitely.

Not to worry, I've got it all figured out. You guys are all just playing for second (just like hockey).

I've got five good starting pitchers and a sixth on the DL.

MY hitters are balanced between good BA guys (Polanco and Jeter) and the bashers (Bonds and Thomas).

I'll see you all in October. :):):):):)

don't get too comfortable in the fact that you are beating winless 9-0. if you had been playing me this week you would be down 9-3 :gun1:

Webz: You're right. But I left Granderson on the bench - not good!!!

I am studying Laimbeer's strategy of having 5 RP rather than lots of SP.
It seems that he'll win saves each week, have a low ERA(unless one of his RP gets bombed and then it will sky-rocket), and a low WHIP. He won't get many wins or K's but should win most pitching stats on average. NOt a bad idea.

I haven't had any real hot hitters (other than Granderson who is not playing) but my totals are O.K.

This is my first shot at a baseball fantasy league and I've much to learn from you guys.

ISN'T THIS FUN!!!!

Webz: You're right. But I left Granderson on the bench - not good!!!

I am studying Laimbeer's strategy of having 5 RP rather than lots of SP.
It seems that he'll win saves each week, have a low ERA(unless one of his RP gets bombed and then it will sky-rocket), and a low WHIP. He won't get many wins or K's but should win most pitching stats on average. NOt a bad idea.

I haven't had any real hot hitters (other than Granderson who is not playing) but my totals are O.K.

This is my first shot at a baseball fantasy league and I've much to learn from you guys.

ISN'T THIS FUN!!!!

dude, this is my first shot at baseball FULL STOP!

nearly 2 weeks down. i'm starting to get the hang of things. i'm a little impatient though, because there are guys i want to drop because they have had slow starts but they are apparently too good to waive. (low rankings)

the pitching thing i'm starting to see clearer. got no idea how to predict when someone is playing so i just go with the guys who i think will perform best that week.

my pitchers haven't been doing that well actually. my era's have been terrible. but hopefully they will come good. zito is close to being cut.

how are the other fantasy baseball noobs going out there?

how are the other fantasy baseball noobs going out there?

Well it's kind of hard to say. All things considered I'd say I seem to be doing ok.

Baseball was not first on the list for me. For one thing, my guys are still hung over from their emotionally draining hockey championship. That's the one that really meant a lot to me.

Additionally, once again I am trying to knock off the number one team in basketball. My team doesn't really belong in the championship anyhow, but like everyone else, injuries are destroying me right up to the end. I've lost Aldridge, Gay, Arenas, and now possibly G. Wallace within the last couple of weeks. That being said, I haven't paid that much attention to it.

Ok, so baseball. Well, my gut told me to keep an eye on Bill Laimbeer (just like Woody did). I can't really explain why. It's not like his NCAA tournament picks were any good:lol: (not that I have room to talk), but I just figured he never joins our fantasy leagues so he probably had some experience in baseball. Sure enough, I just now checked his profile and he took 2nd place in a 16 team league last year. Anyhow, I saw he had a lot of pitchers. So I am stocking up and basically dumping my entire bench of fielders.

I've ignored the experts advice and dumped lots of guys who I drafted who got off to slow starts (since they were on the bench anyhow). I really don't like playing scared so I always go for it. I think right now pitching is my major concern (as Roscoe pointed out to me early on).

I don't think stock piling Philadelphia Phillies has hurt me much, but who knows. I'm currently tied for first in the "stat tracker" standings, but it's hard to tell this early in the season because you can't judge where you really stand until you've played each opponent one time.

I have a love/hate thing with the weekly lineups. It's frustrating that you can't make adjustments for injuries, but it's nice not having to agonize over who to play on a given day. It's also nice not needing to remember to set your lineup daily, but part of what I love is the tinkering and free agent searches. So right now it's a toss up for me, but I think it's helped at least this month because I'm totally distracted working on my other teams.

I picked up a pitcher named Greinke last night. It's weird though because he is a starting pitcher from what I can tell, but yahoo lists him as a reliever. Anyone know what's up with this?

I still recognize very few players names. As far as the computer drafting for me, it probably worked out fine. Impossible to say whether I would have done better or worse.

Anyhow, kudos to you Webz. It can't be easy playing a fantasy sport when the game itself is so foreign to you. Then again, as we all know, it's really all about numbers. If it actually took knowledge of the game to win, I would have an empty trophy case.:)

Ok, so baseball. Well, my gut told me to keep an eye on Bill Laimbeer (just like Woody did). I can't really explain why. It's not like his NCAA tournament picks were any good:lol: (not that I have room to talk), but I just figured he never joins our fantasy leagues so he probably had some experience in baseball. Sure enough, I just now checked his profile and he took 2nd place in a 16 team league last year. Anyhow, I saw he had a lot of pitchers. So I am stocking up and basically dumping my entire bench of fielders.


Glad to see people are aspiring to be like me. LOL. The 16-team league from last year consisted of baseball "experts" from the Detnews Tiger Talk forum. I was proud to finish 2nd in my first attempt at fantasy baseball. With that league, you could adjust your lineup daily (versus once per week with our league). You really had to stay on top of things.

For some reason, I don't like college hoops as much as the NBA. I don't watch a whole lot of games. When I fill out a NCAA bracket, I actually flip a coin for many of my picks. Sometimes, it works. This year, it didn't. :(

This once-a-week lineup thing is hard for me. I want to juggle things daily.

I'm still trying to figure when my starters will pitch. The little ^ thingy helps, but do they always start on a 5-day rotation?? Seems like it. So while your opponent is raking up K's, your guys are on the bench. That's hard on the patience.

My hitters all went south this past week, maybe they'll all get healthy at the same time. I still haven't decided whether its best to load up on RP.
And how many hitters do we really need on the BN (big numbers). It would be nice to swap out injured guys for a few days where necessary instead of having to carry them a whole week before changing.

Oh well, I'll get it figured out eventually.

This once-a-week lineup thing is hard for me. I want to juggle things daily.

I'm still trying to figure when my starters will pitch. The little ^ thingy helps, but do they always start on a 5-day rotation?? Seems like it. So while your opponent is raking up K's, your guys are on the bench. That's hard on the patience.

My hitters all went south this past week, maybe they'll all get healthy at the same time. I still haven't decided whether its best to load up on RP.
And how many hitters do we really need on the BN (big numbers). It would be nice to swap out injured guys for a few days where necessary instead of having to carry them a whole week before changing.

Oh well, I'll get it figured out eventually.


I don't like the once a week line ups. :yellowprison: A guy goes cold or gets injured you want to put him on the bench. Instead he just racks up zero's or strikeouts.

And how many hitters do we really need on the BN (big numbers).

I'm pretty sure that you're just joking here, but just to be sure, and because there are several "first timers" in our league, BN is the "Bench" position. Players on the Bench don't earn any points for the week, no matter how well they do.

I was only having fun with Darth when I told him it stood for "Big Numbers".

Ok, I just wanted to clear that up. I'd hate for anyone to think I was being serious about the BN position and start putting their best players there for the week!

I don't like the once a week line ups. :yellowprison: A guy goes cold or gets injured you want to put him on the bench. Instead he just racks up zero's or strikeouts.

I like it. Means I have to pay less attention to it. :pound: Just set the lineups on Sunday.

I like it. Means I have to pay less attention to it. :pound: Just set the lineups on Sunday.
And you also don't have to worry about your opponent dropping and adding guys all week long to get extra games in.

Folks, this requires you to do a little more research in advance. When you set your lineups, you gotta know who is starting and when. You gotta look at how many games the guy has the next week.

There is a totally different strategic element to setting lineups weekly.

And you also don't have to worry about your opponent dropping and adding guys all week long to get extra games in.

Folks, this requires you to do a little more research in advance. When you set your lineups, you gotta know who is starting and when. You gotta look at how many games the guy has the next week.

There is a totally different strategic element to setting lineups weekly.


I see your point just hard to get used to. My team has not been very lucky so far with guy's getting injured on a Monday.

The droping and adding players to get extra games probably would help more in baseball I suppose. I have found that in fantasy basketball it rarely helps because while you may gain in a few categories you end up tanking others so it becomes a wash.

I like it too. It's completely different than any other league I've been in. Less work involved too!

Folks, this requires you to do a little more research in advance. When you set your lineups, you gotta know who is starting and when. You gotta look at how many games the guy has the next week.



There is a hockey site that predicts starting goaltenders for the following week. But do you know of one that lists probable pitchers for the week? If not, is there any other way to check? I'm not sure of the best way to go about researching. :noidea:

I go about this simply.

When a guy is due to start, there is a little arrow on his name (per the given day).

As mentioned earlier, I like to pitch as many games as possible. Gives you a chance at strikeouts and wins, and if your pitchers are good, WHIP, ERA shouldn't be too bad either.

So anyone who pitches on a Monday gets the go ahead in my lineup. They'll probably pitch on the backend of the week.

No, I don't have a site for it. I'm kinda hoping you guys kick my butt at this. I'm not a big baseball guy.

Hey, Yahoo fantasy has come a long way. There might be something right on Yahoo that tells you the projected rotation order.

I use MLB.com they have the probable pitchers for a couple days in advance.

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Schedule: Schedule (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/index.jsp#20070414)

I go about this simply.

When a guy is due to start, there is a little arrow on his name (per the given day).

As mentioned earlier, I like to pitch as many games as possible. Gives you a chance at strikeouts and wins, and if your pitchers are good, WHIP, ERA shouldn't be too bad either.

So anyone who pitches on a Monday gets the go ahead in my lineup. They'll probably pitch on the backend of the week.

No, I don't have a site for it. I'm kinda hoping you guys kick my butt at this. I'm not a big baseball guy.

Hey, Yahoo fantasy has come a long way. There might be something right on Yahoo that tells you the projected rotation order.

Gotcha. Thanks.:yo:

I use MLB.com they have the probable pitchers for a couple days in advance.

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Schedule: Schedule (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/index.jsp#20070414)

Bookmarked. Thanks Jammer.:good:

Bookmarked. Thanks Jammer.:good:

Of course, the easiest thing to do is just ensure that your best pitcher is in the Big Numbers spot every week, then you never have to worry about it! :victory:

Of course, the easiest thing to do is just ensure that your best pitcher is in the Big Numbers spot every week, then you never have to worry about it! :victory:

:gun1::canada:

OK, funny man. You may fool a rookie like Woody with that, but not Ole Darth.

I hope you enjoyed the Tigers > Jays game earlier today.

Too bad the Phillies and Jays don't meet up in interleague play this season (at least I don't think they do).

There is a hockey site that predicts starting goaltenders for the following week. But do you know of one that lists probable pitchers for the week? If not, is there any other way to check? I'm not sure of the best way to go about researching. :noidea:

Unless there are rainouts or injuries, pitchers will almost always pitch every 5th game.

Been away a few days for our grandaughter's baptism.

Bill L, don't worry about me getting fooled by Tater and Jammer and Roscoe, and Bezeach, and ....I duled all year with them in the hockey league and whupped all of them except Tater. ( Who changed is team daily during the plaoffs)

The once weekly is fine with me, and I can count up to five (on one hand!!) so I can rotate my pitchers properly without a cheat sheet.

Now all I need are some guys who can hit.

Now all I need are some guys who can hit.

You just found one: Pudge. 6 RBIs already tonight. Killing me. :)

Helloooooooooo?

Anybody home?

Jammer...are you ready to get pummeled next week? I told my guys to save it all for you so they've been sandbagging against Laimbeer.

Winless...what's up with those Phillies, my man? You know I want them. Come up with a deal. :idea: I thought that offer was to your advantage but you shot it down.

Woody and Roscoe...I didn't think it was possible:nono: for you guys to suck worse at a sport than you did in hockey...but...I will be the first to admit I was dead wrong.:boink: :boink:

Helloooooooooo?

Anybody home?

Jammer...are you ready to get pummeled next week? I told my guys to save it all for you so they've been sandbagging against Laimbeer.

Bring it Tater Head!

Mr. Potato Head:

You're just trying to stur things up.

Just talk smack with Jammer. He's more likely at your level.

You won the hockey, but you were breathing fumes at the end.

My baseball team sucks right now, and I don't know how to fix it. I'll watch some of the better managers (NOT you) and see what their strategy is.
Lots of time for improvement.

The funny thing is, I got roped into playing in another league as well. I even have one of the same pitchers between both leagues.

I had not logged in to check the other league, I even let it autodraft. So when I logged in last weekend, I was in second place with two impressive weeks of victories.

Apparently I am a better owner than general manager. lol

My baseball team sucks right now, and I don't know how to fix it.

Have you considered dumping your entire roster and asking for help drafting free agents?
:stirthepot::MusicBigGrin:

I really like my team. I have no clue what I'm doing, but I have lots of guys from my favorite team fillng my roster so even though I am near the bottom of the league in almost every statistical category (both pitching and hitting), I am having fun with this.

Mr. Potato Head:

I think I said that I was NOT going to take any advice from you. And that goes for Jammer, too.

I think Bill L's son (baseballers) who is 13 would be a better choice.

Mr. Potato Head:

I think I said that I was NOT going to take any advice from you. And that goes for Jammer, too.

I think Bill L's son (baseballers) who is 13 would be a better choice.

He can probably educate you on the birds and the bees as well.:wedgie:

Oh Jammmmmmmmer... what an easy week I have ahead of me.

I am looking at an easy win against the 6 Toronto bluebirds on your team this week. Unfortunately, you have two of your foul fowl on the DL and one on the bench. I wish all 6 were playing so I would have an automatic victory.

This ain't hockey jammer so you won't be lucking into any trophies this time around.
The:cold: weather is leaving us and your six
:canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: guys will be crying when I bring the heat and their igloos melt away.


Prepare for a taste of Philadelphia freedom.:usa: I have 5 able Phillies ALL in my lineup (NOT BENCHED OR PLAYING SICK like some guys we know) all ready to knock your feathers off! You may want to change your name to the Turkeys when we finish with you. Just like hockey, I'm going to send your guys :fish2:

:gun1:

Oh Jammmmmmmmer... what an easy week I have ahead of me.

I am looking at an easy win against the 6 Toronto bluebirds on your team this week. Unfortunately, you have two of your foul fowl on the DL and one on the bench. I wish all 6 were playing so I would have an automatic victory.

This ain't hockey jammer so you won't be lucking into any trophies this time around.
The:cold: weather is leaving us and your six
:canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: guys will be crying when I bring the heat and their igloos melt away.


Prepare for a taste of Philadelphia freedom.:usa: I have 5 able Phillies ALL in my lineup (NOT BENCHED OR PLAYING SICK like some guys we know) all ready to knock your feathers off! You may want to change your name to the Turkeys when we finish with you. Just like hockey, I'm going to send your guys :fish2:

:gun1:

From a quick look at the standings it appears that I'm ahead of you even with my Jays on the shelf.

Hmmm...

Everytime I read "ggazoo steroid users", I giggle like a little kid. :)

From a quick look at the standings it appears that I'm ahead of you even with my Jays on the shelf.

Hmmm...

Good comeback...

Good comeback...

Thanks, I guess Tater is still working on his closing arguments. This is about as quite as I've ever seen him after a reply to one of his posts! :pound::stirthepot:

Thanks, I guess Tater is still working on his closing arguments. This is about as quite as I've ever seen him after a reply to one of his posts! :pound::stirthepot:

I had to work most the day and just now got home. I was able to check the computer quickly though while at work and saw that the Pistons won.

I knew you were ahead of me in the standings, but you know, I'll talk trash even if I'm in last place (Not that I ever will be with YOU in the league:loser: ) You know it doesn't matter to me.

Anyhow, I also figured I'd wait to come back on your weak smack (and I use the term ever so loosely) until after tonight when I figured to be way ahead of you. Since I am kicking your butt 7-3 as of tonight I'm currently in 2nd place:bow1: so only Gazoo has room to talk stuff to me...and I already kicked his butt in week one. :nerner:

Ho hum...I'll win this league just like the other three pf.com leagues I was in. :stirthepot:

Anyhow, I also figured I'd wait to come back on your weak smack (and I use the term ever so loosely) until after tonight when I figured to be way ahead of you. Since I am kicking your butt 7-3 as of tonight I'm currently in 2nd place:bow1: so only Gazoo has room to talk stuff to me...and I already kicked his butt in week one. :nerner:

Ho hum...I'll win this league just like the other three pf.com leagues I was in. :stirthepot:

Darth, I forgot to thank you last week for keeping Zack Grienke in your lineup when the Royals faced the Tigers. That 54.00 ERA was a thing of beauty.

You're doing very well for yourself so far. Fifth place is something you should be proud of. Heck, you're in the top half. Big pats on the back to you. Keep it up!!

:thumb: :darthvader: :good: :darthvader: :thumb[1]:

Darth, I forgot to thank you last week for keeping Zack Grienke in your lineup when the Royals faced the Tigers. That 54.00 ERA was a thing of beauty.

You're doing very well for yourself so far. Fifth place is something you should be proud of. Heck, you're in the top half. Big pats on the back to you. Keep it up!!

:thumb: :darthvader: :good: :darthvader: :thumb[1]:


Zack's ERA was only 2nd in beauty to your .227 batting average for the week. :hail:I guess none of your hitters faced him, eh?

Oh, and speaking of 2nd, may I be the first to wish you good luck in securing a 2nd place finish in our pf league to match your runner up prize in the highly esteemed Detroit News league. I've never received a 2nd place trophy. My trophy case is filled with those big gaudy 1st place:winner_first_h4h: championship trophies. But I must admit those little 2nd place ones are kinda cute. :wink:

Zack's ERA was only 2nd in beauty to your .227 batting average for the week. :hail:I guess none of your hitters faced him, eh?

Oh, and speaking of 2nd, may I be the first to wish you good luck in securing a 2nd place finish in our pf league to match your runner up prize in the highly esteemed Detroit News league. I've never received a 2nd place trophy. My trophy case is filled with those big gaudy 1st place:winner_first_h4h: championship trophies. But I must admit those little 2nd place ones are kinda cute. :wink:

Well, you're on your way to another great season. If you can manage to beat Jammer's Jays this week, then all you'll need to do next is get past my 13-year old son. Before you know it, you'll be in the top 3. If you don't finish high enough to earn a trophy this year, though, perhaps we can get you a "participant" medal....

Well, you're on your way to another great season. If you can manage to beat Jammer's Jays this week, then all you'll need to do next is get past my 13-year old son. Before you know it, you'll be in the top 3. If you don't finish high enough to earn a trophy this year, though, perhaps we can get you a "participant" medal....

Look at your stat tracker. Click on standings. I'm in 2nd place. You're in third. Gotta stay current, my man.

What's a Statracker?? Some guy with a clip-board and glasses??

Does every team have one? Mine must be lost. Or, does it cost? $$$$.

I just get by with my wits and a prayer.

Sounds like some of you are taking this way to seriously. Remember, this is just a fantasy!!!

LOL

Woody,

You must be pretty upset with Roscoe for breaking his own policy. You know, the one about NOT ABUSING FELLOW FORUM MEMBERS!!

I mean, he is crushing you 9-1. You know, it would be one thing if he was on top of the standings, but come on. This is Roscoe we are talking about. (Yeah, the same one from hockey:nerd2:). Gimme a break. I really can't say much more or he won't give me my banners, or Hall of fame status, or whatever it is he said he was going to do.

I don't know who you can report him to. I don't think he answers to anyone around here. I've reported him numerous times but I just got mean pm's for my efforts threatening me with lifetime bans and all that jazz.

Well, just hang in there Woody. Maybe you can make it 2-9. Best of luck, as always.

Your good pal,

Darth.:pound:

Bill,

I'm now 2-0 against your family.

Respect.

Bill,

I'm now 2-0 against your family.

Respect.

Webz,

Not bad. You've taken out the 2nd & 3rd place teams. Can you also knock off #1?


Sooo...we meet again. Different sport and over a year has passed us by.

Great to rekindle the rivalry.

:starwars:

Bill,

I'm now 2-0 against your family.

Respect.

Not bad, Webz. That moves you up to 6th place. Not bad at all....

Not bad, Webz. That moves you up to 6th place. Not bad at all....

a-rod (i think thats his nickname) is tearing it up. but my outfielders are struggling, not to mention my highly rated 1B players - morneau and kornerko. c'mon fellas, pull your fingers out!

Webz,

Not bad. You've taken out the 2nd & 3rd place teams. Can you also knock off #1?


Sooo...we meet again. Different sport and over a year has passed us by.

Great to rekindle the rivalry.

:starwars:

dude you had like over 60 strike-outs last week. what up with that? my pitchers are still finding themselves by the looks of it. zambrano and sheets underperforming.

after devouring the laimbeers, the save-vultures are looking for some fresh meat. that means you tater! :deadhorse

after devouring the laimbeers, the save-vultures are looking for some fresh meat. that means you tater! :deadhorse

I'm not meat, I'm a legume. :MusicBigGrin:

I'm not meat, I'm a legume. :MusicBigGrin:

the save vultures eat anything.

including legumes, nuts, pistachios and baked potatoes. :hungry:

I need to start winning a little so I can talk some smack.

Woody too. BillLaimbeer is too tame to keep Tater occupied.

I need to start winning a little so I can talk some smack.

Woody too. BillLaimbeer is too tame to keep Tater occupied.

Your smack is always welcome, Roscoe.

Anyhow, if a good record was a prerequisite to talking trash, you would
be -------->:tape2: in every league.:pound:

Hey, at least you aren't in last place (yet). Smack away! Smack away!

I need to start winning a little so I can talk some smack.

Woody too. BillLaimbeer is too tame to keep Tater occupied.

I sense some baiting go on here...

I sense some baiting go on here...

Roscoe is a master at that. Baiting, I mean.:sssh::nono:

Anyhow Roscoe...is your Wang back in commission yet? I thought I heard the announcer say he was "due up" soon. :)

Roscoe is a master at that. Baiting, I mean.:sssh::nono:



I set you up for that one.

Roscoe is a master at that. Baiting, I mean.:sssh::nono:

Anyhow Roscoe...is your Wang back in commission yet? I thought I heard the announcer say he was "due up" soon. :)

It's hard to be a master baiter when your Wang is out of commission.

:pound::pound::pound:

Oh man, this post is so getting deleted by a mod...

It's hard to be a master baiter when your Wang is out of commission.

:pound::pound::pound:

Oh man, this post is so getting deleted by a mod...

As soon as he stops...well...he is busy right now. :pound::pound::pound:

You guys! :gun1:

You guys! :gun1:

I was going to post something about Roscoe shooting, but I'm above this sort of childish behavior...

I was going to post something about Roscoe shooting, but I'm above this sort of childish behavior...

Since when exactly? Oh wait, Bill's son must have taken over his computer again.:stirthepot:

I was going to post something about Roscoe shooting, but I'm above this sort of childish behavior...

Lemme guess. You were going to say he's not dangerous because he's only shooting blanks?

If only I was this popular with the ladies... :ohwell:

If only I was this popular with the ladies... :ohwell:

Be careful what you wish for. I'm sure Aurora and Army would be happy to join in on the fun. :caked::grouphug:

Hey Bill, tell your son to accept the trade I just offered him. ;)

Hey Bill, tell your son to accept the trade I just offered him. ;)

He told me you offered him a couple of scrubs for his best players.

He told me you offered him a couple of scrubs for his best players.

Those scrubs he offered WERE Jammer's best players! :roll:

He told me you offered him a couple of scrubs for his best players.

Well then your son is a liar. ;)

It may not have been my final offer (it was intended as a conversation starter), but I'd hardly call them scrubs. And they were far from his best players. One of them wasn't even the best at his position.

And would someone please tell Mr. Tater that I'm not speaking to him anymore. :gun1::gun1::gun1:

Those scrubs he offered WERE Jammer's best players! :roll:

Hey Tater, let me introduce you to my new avatar. It's a potato masher...

Hey Tater, let me introduce you to my new avatar. It's a potato masher...

Ohhhhhhhh...I was trying to figure out what that thing was!:pound:



Jammer stirring up his pot of potatoes------>:stirthepot:

And would someone please tell Mr. Tater that I'm not speaking to him anymore. :gun1::gun1::gun1:


:rofl:

Tater, looks like you were able to produce a better result than me this week. Your guys just seemed to have the right fibre when it mattered most.
In fact, your guys had a field day in the stolen bases cat. I thought I might have run over the top of your batsmen but my guys stunk up the joint this week, and yours were able to dig deep and wash the dirt off to the tune of 8-2.

my pitchers actual played better than yours this week I felt after your result last week. why can't I get both the batters and pitchers to perform in the same week??

But I'm liking that little Brett Myers pickup, he could become another master save-vulture in the near future...

Tater, looks like you were able to produce a better result than me this week. Your guys just seemed to have the right fibre when it mattered most.
In fact, your guys had a field day in the stolen bases cat. I thought I might have run over the top of your batsmen but my guys stunk up the joint this week, and yours were able to dig deep and wash the dirt off to the tune of 8-2.

my pitchers actual played better than yours this week I felt after your result last week. why can't I get both the batters and pitchers to perform in the same week??

But I'm liking that little Brett Myers pickup, he could become another master save-vulture in the near future...

:MusicBigGrin: Clever potato puns.

I like your Brett Myers pickup. I was going to grab him when he cleared waivers...but you made sure he didn't clear. He has the potential to do well and he may get the chance with Gordon out.

I think you'll be happy with Victorino too. I thought about picking him up because he was a Phillie and playing really well, but didn't quite have room on my squad. I'm trying to balance my competitive drive with having my favorite players. Still...we may be able to work something out for those two guys.

Our match was pretty close last week. I don't think either of us had a very good week, although I came out on the lucky end. Seems like this keeps happening with my baseball team. My stats are worthy of a 4th or 5th place team (I checked), but I've been really lucky so far in match ups (playing opponents who had an off week). But eventually it will catch up if I'm not careful. Those kinds of things usually do.

I've got to go now. I'm trying to think of ways to bait Woody for this weeks match up. I'm assuming he's still around here...somewhere. His team sure hasn't showed up yet this season. :shootingsoldier:

Looks like my team is starting to heat up. It is embrassing to be sucking so bad since I had the number #1 pick in the draft. I think I out smarted myself by drafting Howard ahead of Puljols. What was I thinking?:nerd2:

Looks like my team is starting to heat up. It is embrassing to be sucking so bad since I had the number #1 pick in the draft. I think I out smarted myself by drafting Howard ahead of Puljols. What was I thinking?:nerd2:

Your guys played very well against me, Winless. My pitching staff did really well and it all went for naught. Your guys were too good.

Looks like my team is starting to heat up. It is embrassing to be sucking so bad since I had the number #1 pick in the draft. I think I out smarted myself by drafting Howard ahead of Puljols. What was I thinking?:nerd2:

I dunno, but I had the #2 choice and planned to take Howard with it. Phillie man love, you know.

ggazoo steroid users! Still the best team name in this league!

ggazoo steroid users! Still the best team name in this league!

Yeah, I got that going for me. :pound: I don't have the killer instinct in Fantasy. I won't make a lot of moves. I did that one year and still ended up second. I need a Tater transfusion, I guess. I used to be fairly competitive person, but I'm the total opposite now.