Bidding Farewell
A few days ago, for the first time since 2013, I woke up with fewer than 75 roto points in the Mixed Auction Tout Wars league. So, if the season …
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Closer to Punting
Well, it seemed like a good idea. When I decided to bid $103 for Ken Giles in Mixed Auction Tout Wars last weekend, I did so with the understanding that …
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Go and Get ‘Em
By the time I finish writing this, two or three more big-name trades will probably be made. That’s how crazy the past few days have been as we approach Tuesday …
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Second Half on My Mind
For fantasy baseball owners, the All-Star break should be a time to, well, take a break. Take a break from scanning box scores and your league’s standings. Give your eyes …
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Midterm Evaluations
As fantasy owners, we tend to pay so much attention to our own rosters that sometimes we lose track of the big picture. I can recite the stat line of …
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And Bad Mistakes, I’ve Made a Few
The ability to forget past blunders and maintain focus on just the present and the future is essential for fantasy owners. But, it’s human nature, especially when your team is …
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Draft Strategy Reset
I thought this year would be different. I thought it might be a good idea to invest a little more in starting pitching on draft day than I have in …
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Smart Spending
Aggressive early, conservative late. When it comes to FAAB spending, this has always been my strategy, as there is more time available for a strong early-season purchase to positively impact …
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By The Numbers
There’s a point in every season when we need to take stats seriously. We can no longer use the “small sample size” disclaimer. I’m not sure we’ve reached that point …
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No Such Thing as Safe
Although I’ve tried to incorporate an element of risk-taking into my fantasy baseball draft strategy in recent years, in the end, I am who I am. When it comes to …
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Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing
Patience. I’ve been preaching it for as long as I’ve been dishing out fantasy baseball advice. Patience has always been one of my strengths as an owner. I rarely get …
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I’ll Be Missing You
The nice thing about playing in a large number of fantasy leagues (five in my case) is that you have the chance to own a lot of different players. Can’t …
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