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Year One of Roto500 was a success that came with some interesting learning on the new format. Based on owner feedback from the initial Roto500 leagues in Toronto and New York, there have been some rule changes to improve the game. They promise to have very interesting impacts on Roto500 strategy.
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
[free] Embrace volatility. That’s the mantra for Xtreme Regression Drafting (XRD), as espoused by Ron Shandler in the 2012 Forecaster and in an essay from earlier this year. As Ron points out, “regression and gravity are the two strongest forces known to man.” In theory, that’s straightforward—but how hard is it to do in practice?
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Most keeper league owners try to distance themselves from players in their mid-30s, but in doing so create short-term bargains for owners with championship hopes. They all come with some risk, but most of these 35-and-older players look like keepers in 2012.
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Would you take Matt Holliday in the first round or for big bucks? You might, if you adjusted his Mayberry score to allow for reliability...
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Mar 2 2012 12:01am
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Mar 2 2012 12:01am
Today's top closers can be tomorrow's bums. Just ask those fantasy owners who had Carlos Marmol, Matt Thornton or Jonathan Broxton last year. The key this year is to find last year's Craig Kimbrel.
Mar 1 2012 12:01am
Mar 1 2012 12:01am
Each year at BaseballHQ.com we bring you a thorough analysis of the latest Strat-O-Matic card ratings. With the recent release of the 2011 season, we help you concentrate on your simulation assets to help you win consistently.
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Tout Wars introduces some roster flexibility via the so-called Swingman.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Finding stolen bases is a thankless task every year for fantasy owners and this year it could be even tougher as owners overpay for the few Judys who can swipe 20+ bases.
Feb 24 2012 12:01am
Feb 24 2012 12:01am
[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
Year One of Roto500 was a success that came with some interesting learning on the new format. Based on owner feedback from the initial Roto500 leagues in Toronto and New York, there have been some rule changes to improve the game. They promise to have very interesting impacts on Roto500 strategy.
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
[free] Embrace volatility. That’s the mantra for Xtreme Regression Drafting (XRD), as espoused by Ron Shandler in the 2012 Forecaster and in an essay from earlier this year. As Ron points out, “regression and gravity are the two strongest forces known to man.” In theory, that’s straightforward—but how hard is it to do in practice?
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Most keeper league owners try to distance themselves from players in their mid-30s, but in doing so create short-term bargains for owners with championship hopes. They all come with some risk, but most of these 35-and-older players look like keepers in 2012.
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Mar 3 2012 12:01am
Would you take Matt Holliday in the first round or for big bucks? You might, if you adjusted his Mayberry score to allow for reliability...
FREE
Mar 2 2012 12:01am
FREE
Mar 2 2012 12:01am
Today's top closers can be tomorrow's bums. Just ask those fantasy owners who had Carlos Marmol, Matt Thornton or Jonathan Broxton last year. The key this year is to find last year's Craig Kimbrel.
Mar 1 2012 12:01am
Mar 1 2012 12:01am
Each year at BaseballHQ.com we bring you a thorough analysis of the latest Strat-O-Matic card ratings. With the recent release of the 2011 season, we help you concentrate on your simulation assets to help you win consistently.
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Tout Wars introduces some roster flexibility via the so-called Swingman.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Finding stolen bases is a thankless task every year for fantasy owners and this year it could be even tougher as owners overpay for the few Judys who can swipe 20+ bases.
Feb 24 2012 12:01am
Feb 24 2012 12:01am
[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
[free] A reader recounts his successful implementation of the Mayberry method and shares lessons learned.
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
Feb 24 2012 12:00am
