Posted by: buck
on Feb 7, 2010
On Sunday, January 31, 2010, RotoCommunity.com participated in a fantasy baseball mock draft (on Mock Draft Central) with the other industry experts listed below. Player position eligibility was provided by Mock Draft Central. We assumed standard 5x5 category roto scoring with 23 starters and no reserves (for the purposes of the mock). Here's how the draft went down round-by-round, with analysis following each round.
You can go here to read about my first mock draft of the season last week. That one was a 12-teamer, and this one is a 15-teamer. Obviously, the talent pool doesn't run as deep with three more teams in play, and a blown pick here can be extremely costly. My strategy in deep formats is pretty much in line with my tried-and-true draft philosophy:
- Load up on offense early, grabbing four and five category performers where possible.
- Bargain shop for starting pitchers, look for top-notch #2 and #3 rotation guys, with high-K hurlers given preference.
- Watch for "boring" veterans to fall too far.
- Keep positional scarcity in mind, and
- Don't overpay for saves.
ROUND 1
Posted by: buck
on Jan 28, 2010
On Tuesday, January 26, 2010, RotoCommunity.com participated in a fantasy baseball mock draft (on Mock Draft Central) with the other industry experts listed below. Player position eligibility was provided by Mock Draft Central. We assumed standard 5x5 category roto scoring with 23 starters and no reserves (for the purposes of the mock). Here's how the draft went down round-by-round, with analysis following each round.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!!!
I had some internet connectivity problems during the draft, so some of my picks were made by the MDC artificial intelligence. I'll let you know the details below. This was my first mock of the season, and the rust was evident. I'm not crazy about two-catcher formats, and five outfielders in the starting lineup skews things as well. I also need to fidget with MDC's default rankings a bit. All told, not a horrible team, but I can do much better... and I will next week. Take this one with a grain of salt, gang... It's early... Stay tuned...
Posted by: buck
on Jan 25, 2010
We have many great articles planned leading up to the 2010 Fantasy Baseball season including sleepers, busts, rookies, strategy, full player rankings and projections all wrapped up into a nifty draft kit to help you win your league next year. Stay tuned for more, but for now, here's a team preview for you.
Ask a question about your fantasy team in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
2009 RECORD: 84-78, 3rd in AL East
Posted by: buck
on Jan 22, 2010
We have many great articles planned leading up to the 2010 Fantasy Baseball season including sleepers, busts, rookies, strategy, full player rankings and projections all wrapped up into a nifty draft kit to help you win your league next year. Stay tuned for more, but for now, here's a team preview for you.
Ask a question about your fantasy team in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
2009 RECORD: 87-75, 2nd in NL East
Posted by: buck
on Jan 19, 2010
We have many great articles planned leading up to the 2010 Fantasy Baseball season including sleepers, busts, rookies, strategy, full player rankings and projections all wrapped up into a nifty draft kit to help you win your league next year. Stay tuned for more, but for now, here's a team preview for you.
Ask a question about your fantasy team in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
2009 RECORD: 86-76, 3rd in NL East
Posted by: buck
on Mar 3, 2009
Whenever I read or participate in baseball chats, it seems as though music (and what someone is listening to) comes up often. And there is apparently a game where chat participants (especially the host) try to show how non-mainstream they are by listing the most eclectic bands and songs. I've never seen a baseball chat where someone writes "Now listening to 'Billie Jean' off Thriller". No, it is always something like "Bleach Boys" by the Dead Milkmen. Yes...we get it. You are cool and you were cool back in school.
Just my two cents...
Don (listening to Riding the Storm Out by REO Speedwagon...and liking it)
