A frank discussion on fantasy baseball strategy. [Archive]

YOUR Hero

03-13-2005, 11:24 AM

Now I'm sitting here thinking about next week's first fantasy baseball draft (that I'm apart of) and I was looking over players, their rankings, etc. And I know it's sort of foolish perhaps to give insight on thoughts and strategy but I really feel like talking about this. So I thought perhaps a little 'quid-pro-quo' was in order. So ask a question and I (or whoever wishes to) can answer and in return ask back something.

RoXer

03-13-2005, 01:48 PM

I'm just super-pissed that my Java console doesn't work, so I have to be extra careful with my pre-draft rankings. :mad:

BCWWF

03-13-2005, 02:08 PM

I'm trying to decide who is the true can't miss first overall DP...Randy Johnson or Albert Pujols?

DaveWadding

03-13-2005, 02:24 PM

if yuo're choosing, Pujols. but Johnson at #1 is a REACH.

BCWWF

03-13-2005, 02:30 PM

I dunno, last year Johnson had top four or five pitching stats, and now on the Yankees even if he loses a little ERA or WHIP his wins will go up

Evil Vito

03-13-2005, 04:50 PM

<font color=goldenrod>Damn, I still haven't bothered to pre-rank. :o

Probably should, even though I'm almost certain to be here for it.</font>

Jesus Shuttlesworth

03-13-2005, 05:39 PM

Yeah I really don't know how to draft properly in fantasy baseball. I don't know any "sleepers" or anything.

Doesnt help that last year I picked Barry Zito really early too lol. I thought he was gonna have a big year :(

BCWWF

03-13-2005, 05:54 PM

One of the leagues that I am in is incredibly gay, its got 2 catchers, a middle infielder, corner infielder, and five outfield spots, with 10 teams. There's not that many good players, thats just lame.

YOUR Hero

03-13-2005, 09:16 PM

Just take the best overall player in at least the first two-three rounds. From there, start thinking position.

Joey, is your computer part of a system? If so, try removing yourself from it for the draft..

RoXer

03-13-2005, 10:51 PM

No. I've got a laptop. I don't know if that answers your question. If not, dumb it down a shade.

The Icon of Elisim

03-13-2005, 11:03 PM

Depends on the league and what is the focus. Like usually I won't touch pitchers until the third round unless the league gives an advantage to pitchers.

Who do you guys have as your top 5 players?

I have it as:
1. Pujols
2. A-rod
3. Beltran
4. Vlad
5. Ortiz or Tejada, I dunno

Nervous Ferret

03-13-2005, 11:06 PM

1. A-Rod
2. Pujols
3. Vlad
4. Beltran
5. Soriano

YOUR Hero

03-13-2005, 11:14 PM

I'd tend to drop Beltran down the list a bit, simply because he's yet to prove anything besides a one year wonder. There's other players that have proven themselves more consistant with his type of numbers to rank him that high....of course if he repeats himself, I'm completely wrong in my assessment.

The Icon of Elisim

03-13-2005, 11:21 PM

He was alwaya solid in KC and his playoff performance was pretty insane

YOUR Hero

03-13-2005, 11:26 PM

... I thought you typed Beltre. Forget what I said.

Nervous Ferret

03-13-2005, 11:56 PM

Also I had my draft today, and was able to grab Scott Poseidnik in the 5th round :cool:

Supreme Olajuwon

03-14-2005, 12:01 AM

Podsednik is an average player who can run fast. Unless your draft had about 20 or so teams, I'd say you jumped the gun on that one.

Nervous Ferret

03-14-2005, 12:09 AM

an average player with 70 steals

16 teams btw

Supreme Olajuwon

03-14-2005, 01:08 AM

70 steals along with a whopping 85 runs, .244 avg, and .667 OPS in a hitter's park

Compare that to Ichiro, Carl Crawford, Juan Pierre, or even Chone Figgins. Plus Chicago's lineup isn't shaping up to be all that intimidating

DaveWadding

03-14-2005, 01:16 AM

So, this topic has established one thing. Nervous Ferret is the biggest retard ever.

The Outlaw

03-14-2005, 05:48 PM

Yeah, pretty much

Jesus Shuttlesworth

03-15-2005, 12:21 AM

Where can I get a site with depth charts of all the teams? I'm talking like easy to navigate shit I can use when I do my drafts.

DaveWadding

03-15-2005, 12:41 AM

Yahoo has depth charts

Jesus Shuttlesworth

03-16-2005, 12:48 AM

Damn never even looked

I wanna have a good year this year. Gotta check out the point system and shit and see what I should pick up. Always end up picking up too many Red Sox though :(

BCWWF

03-16-2005, 01:09 AM

I think I am going to drop out of the TPWW league

YOUR Hero

03-16-2005, 10:10 AM

Why? You'd, A) Make it an odd numbered league
B) Be blacklisted by those of us that hate quitters and joining other leagues wouldn't be so easy.

House of Pancakes

03-17-2005, 09:55 AM

two great outfielders who people may forget about until it's too late:

bobby abreu
carl crawford

BlackRavyyn

03-19-2005, 12:03 PM

Why? You'd, A) Make it an odd numbered league
B) Be blacklisted by those of us that hate quitters and joining other leagues wouldn't be so easy.

That's okay, took the spot so it's an even league now :love:

RoXer

03-19-2005, 03:42 PM

Shit, did I miss the draft?!?!

BCWWF

03-19-2005, 03:43 PM

That neg rep was kind of uncalled for Big Vito 22, it's not like I dropped out just to be a douche I dropped out because I am in two leagues with my friends and the TPWW league would be my third priority, which means I probably wouldn't have given half a shit about it.

RoXer

03-19-2005, 03:43 PM

OUR DRAFT IS IN 4 HOURS!!!!

YOUR Hero

03-19-2005, 04:10 PM

Yeah draft is at 5:15 PST

Jesus Shuttlesworth

03-20-2005, 02:18 AM

Just preranked like 200 players incase i dont amke it to the draft tomorrow. Going into Boston to see my high school play in the hockey state championship. I should still be here at 1 but I DUNNO.