The Intrinsic Value of Non-Closing Relievers
Felix Hernandez on the road for one start against the Yankees, or Seranthony Dominguez for six games (three v. St. Louis and three at Washington)? In the old days, that …
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Planning on Taking A Pitcher in the First Round Next Year? Think Again
It was rare to see a pitcher go in the first round of the draft during the the first decade of the NFBC. Historically, teams would have three hitters and …
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Oh, the Choices We Make
It’s been said that you can’t win a fantasy baseball league in the first round, but you certainly can lose one. Case in point, in one of my Satellite NFBC …
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Enough With Meaningless Statistics
One of the joys of baseball is the statistics. Growing up, there were a limited number of statistics, but each had import. Sabermetrics hadn’t been invented yet. My gosh, slugging …
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A Look at the End Game, 25% of the Way Through the Season
I’m always intrigued by the End Game, the last few rounds of a draft. I’m even more intrigued by the emphasis that many of us put on “winning the End …
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Much Ado About Something
There was significant pre-season discussion regarding Chase Field and the potential effects of the humidor. It’s still a bit early, but the results thus far in the small sample size …
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Blue Light Specials – Three Players to Avoid
I remember growing up and going to Kmart and hearing their infamous announcement, “Attention Kmart Shoppers, Blue Light Special on ….” Invariably, the announcement was for something that sounded good, …
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Robert Frost Never Played DFS
I’m not the smartest man in the world and as a result, there are many things that I don’t understand. Much of that has to do with my intellect, but …
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All in on Frenchy
Clearly, the free agent process of your fantasy league can make or break your season. While you can certainly lose your league at the draft, it is difficult to win …
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Some Offers are Better Left Unmade
Sometimes I wonder. Sometimes I wonder a lot. If I go to the mall, I look at what some people are wearing and wonder if they actually chose said clothes, …
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Don’t Believe Everything that You Hear
Closers are tough to figure. Every year, between 10 and 15 closers lose their jobs. These are closers that you and I drafted. Of course, the converse of that is …
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How Deep is Your Love (for First Basemen)?
I finished my NFBC Main Event this past Saturday. No two drafts are alike, and nothing is like the 15 Team NFBC with sharks sprinkled throughout each league. In addition …
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