2012 HBT Fantasy Baseball

[jump_xiii]

I'm so happy. I know that the good times are near when the new at bat app is released!

 

[JohnnyO]

i'm so happy. I know that the good times are near when the new at bat app is released!

qft.

 

[bosdave]

http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k12pointsstrategypitchers

I was looking through the scoring a little bit ago and felt that 10 pts is a lot for Wins. This article really sums up why I feel that way.

Fantasy Baseball more than any other sport is about individual statistics. Why, then, are we putting so much emphasis on a team statistic that has been all but rendered null by baseball fans/media (see Felix Hernandez, Cy Young 2010: Record of 13-12), Front Offices, etc?

Some key points for those that don't want to read it all:

A pitcher who wins his game while allowing two runs in seven innings is going to give you in the neighborhood of 30 points, with a potential second start later in the week that could easily double that number. Last season, from April 11 through April 17, Troy Tulowitzki had four home runs, eight RBIs and a .606 OBP. By way of comparison, that stellar week, one that most hitters will never approach, was worth "only" 49 points.

The new "five-point win" changes the game a bit, but in terms of comparing pitchers to each other, it doesn't make that big of an impact. You still want pitchers who have the best chance at winning when they take the mound.

 

[Guidry]

Coming from a Red Sox fan, I hear nothing! J/K

 

[midfielder5]

Our league agreed before last year's season to increase point potentials for pitchers. I wasn't really involved at that time and don't have an opinion now.
Any changes should be made before keepers are set tho!

 

[JohnnyO]

I'm not opposed to making scoring changes if it means fair games and if everyone is onboard. I'm no statistician, so I'm not the one to propose these changes.

 

[JohnnyO]

First televised Spring Training game on tonight for the Mets. So excited.

 

[jump_xiii]

I've got no previous exp to base an opinion on, so as one of the new guys I'll happily defer to popular opinion...

 

[Gunner5360]

is there still room for one more?

 

[JohnnyO]

Sorry, but we're full. If someone decides to drop out, we'll go through this thread and offer the team up to people who've posted.

 

[JohnnyO]

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that we'll be having our draft this Sunday evening at 8:15pm EST

If you're unable to attend the live draft, your team will be drafted automatically by the computer based upon player rankings. If you plan on missing the draft, I recommend that you go in and take a look at the draft rankings. In my fantasy football league this year, I couldn't make the draft and the computer drafted Peyton Manning as a first round pick. Needless to say, my team struggled.

Also, take a look at the league's draft settings to see if there is anything you think needs to be updated before we draft.

 

[jump_xiii]

Apologies for the noob question, this is my first time in a fantasy league.

So I pick my 7 keepers, and then after that all the other plays go into the draft? Is that right?

And if I am not going to be able to stay up for the draft I set my draft settings and the league will do it automatically?

 

[JohnnyO]

Apologies for the noob question, this is my first time in a fantasy league.

So I pick my 7 keepers, and then after that all the other plays go into the draft? Is that right?

And if I am not going to be able to stay up for the draft I set my draft settings and the league will do it automatically?

Yes and yes.

The draft can usually take about 2 hours. If you can, I recommend that you at least stay up for the first hour just so you can draft players of your actual choosing.

 

[beersteiner2345]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!

 

[JohnnyO]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!

Everyone, welcome Ryan to the league. His team is the Longo Penas. He's taking over Wendy's team. Wendy bowed out as she doesn't have the time for the league this year.

Wendy, we wish you all the best!

 

[Guidry]

What's the deadline for setting keepers?

 

[JohnnyO]

What's the deadline for setting keepers?

7pm tomorrow night EST. an hour before the draft.

 

[Guidry]

Ryan Howard out for trade feelers if anyone interested.....

 

[jump_xiii]

Hey guys,

I don't think I'll be able to stay up for the draft tonight- got an early start in the morning.

I've set my keepers and updated my settings as far as I can see.

Best of luck everyone

 

[Guidry]

Redsox fan pfffft!

 

[FreeM80s]

Hey guys! Found my list of emails/pws! I'm back on the forums! Whooooo!!!!

 

[JohnnyO]

hahaha welcome back ray. You've been missed.

 

[DMCarson]

Hey john, got home from work for the draft but had been waiting for that trade to go through, it said on my page it would go through at 337 ET time but didnt go through til 430pm ET. I planned on keeping Felix hernandez cause I traded for him, can you fix that?

Not sure if who i traded with had the same prob with?

 

[JohnnyO]

Glad that worked out, Carson. I probably couldn't have done anything.

Good draft everyone. Best of luck to y'all. Except when it comes to winning. All that luck belongs to me.

 

[FreeM80s]

My first matchup is you JohnnyO. Friendly wager as to who wins?

 

[beersteiner2345]

I am pleased with my draft results for sure. Good luck everyone.

 

[jump_xiii]

I am pleased with my draft results for sure. Good luck everyone.

I have to say that my draft turned out better than I thought considering I wasn't there!

 

[JohnnyO]

Yeah Malone, it must be like Christmas morning to you!

And Ray, what did you have in mind? I might be up for a friendly wager.

 

[midfielder5]

Have fun guys!
Sorry that I cannot play at this time.
cheers,
Wendy

 

[bosdave]

Carson, I forgot to mention that you aren't allowed to start King Felix when you play me!