3 Reasons Why Your Fantasy Baseball Team Sucks
February 16, 2008
Every year we draft a team. Sometimes we have a keeper league or 2. Have you ever noticed how some teams and managers just suck out loud? Year after year, we suffer through their lame excuses of why their team isn’t better. I’m going to list a few reasons why. Tell me what you think, but I have narrowed it down to a few
Falling in Love with your Players
You got favorites don’t you? We all do. Guess what? In fantasy baseball sometime you just have to cut your losses and move on. You are after stats, daily stats and that where your allegiance should end. Not producing? Cut his butt and get someone else. Trade him even if you get the short end of the deal, but get rid of him.
Scared to Trade, Dealing with Wimps
More often than not this is related to the first reason I listed. I have been playing in a league with most of the same guys for years now. We have one guy, I call him the accountant, who spends countless hours analyzing stats, trends and probably has more spread sheets on his desktop than he can keep track of. That’s would be all be well and good but he doesn’t trade. He is absolutely paralyzed by the thought of someone “getting over”’ on him. What a wimp. Make a deal. I was once in a 12 team AL Only team, around the All Start break I traded off 8 players for 8 players. I won the league. It could happen, if you’re not scared to make a move.
Staying Active in your League
People listen; you can improve your standing just by being more active than everyone else. Fantasy Baseball is not a passive activity. Moving players around day to day is part of the process. Besides the rest of the league will hate you if you just plug and play and check your team every two weeks. I’m not saying put a computer in your bedroom, although Im sure that’s what the accountant guy does. Just stay active.
Got a different point of view? Let’s hear it. I’m going to be looking for a few team correspondents very soon. Think you could post a article about your team every week? The contact me asap.
Fantasy Baseball News Draft , The Top 9 Players
February 15, 2008
It’s early but who cares , this is my top 9 players in a fantasy baseball draft. You pick the 10th and tell me what you think.
1. Alex Rodriguez
Just the best there is in fantasy baseball, can’t say anything negative, but if you get the first pick in your draft and don’t pick him, please tell me why
2. Hanley Ramirez
I love this kid, I got him in a trade for Derek Jeter in my keeper league last year, and I never looked back, Jimmy Rollins won the MVP last year and Ramirez numbers were the same or better in most categories
3. Albert Pujols
People say he had an off year. I’ll take his off year anytime, Figure him to rebound and return himself to a place where he rivals A-Rod for the top spot
4. Jose Reyes
The boys and I debate this guy constantly, but he has the tools, and delivers the stats, no denying the facts. If you pass on him, you will regret it.
5. David Wright
I actually drafted Wright in the middle rounds a few years back, when he was a “you drafted who type of guy”. He was in the top ten in every fantasy category so he gets a place in my top 5
6. Chase Utley
I keep waiting for Chase Utley to slow down. Every time I look at the box scores he has put up numbers again, is he that good? In a word. Yes
7. Ryan Howard
He was supposed to deliver power, he does and will again. I offered 13 trades for this guy last year, I still don’t have him, but there is hope of 08
8. Johann Santana
I don’t normally select pitchers in the first round, maybe I should start. He has a new team and team that scores runs, plus he gets free outs in the National League. You are not getting a normal pitcher here.
9. Matt Holiday
The right ball park, the right swing for that ball park, and the result will be another solid year at the fantasy draft board.
Number 10? I’m leaving that one up to you, let me hear from you.
Fantasy Baseball News, Is A-Rod the Best ?
February 15, 2008
You don’t have to like him, but if you a fantasy baseball team owner A-Rod is a must have player. All he did was lead the major leagues in home runs, RBI, runs, slugging percentage, and OPS. As a bonus he has not been connected with the steroids scandal, at least not yet. Participate in 100 drafts and he will be the first player chosen 95 times, or he should be. The other 5 picks would come from the idiots who choose pitchers with the first picks.
What if you don’t have him?
So what if you don’t have him or a chance to get him. You do whatever you have to do to make him part of your team thats what. He is that good.
Fantasy Baseball News For Fans
February 15, 2008
Fantasy baseball news is not your ordinary fantasy baseball news site. Yeah we will have news and as up to date as we can make it. We will also have places where you can brag about your team , talk a little trash and have a little fun. Have you noticed how most sites have gone to pay for information format. Not at Fantasy Baseball News , we are free and will remain free. After all remember when it was a game? Stayed tuned there is much more to come. We will be looking for team correspondents for our site. I was an Fantasy Baseball News Correspondent for 3 years at ESPN . It has served me well and provides me with the experience and tools I need to supply your needs. Got a question? ask away. Fantasy Baseball News promises to keep it real and keep it fun
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