Yahoo Fantasy Baseball

GeoffM · #1 01-22-07, 04:37 PM

Ok, well I think registration should be starting in a couple of weeks, so lets get this out there and see who is interested.

I will be setting up a 5x5 for the board. I want to cap entrants at 10 and hopefully we can draw that many. I will ask for you to send me a PM so as to not have an unknown in our league.

Categories as follows:
AVG, HR, RBI, R, SB for hitters.
W, SV, K, ERA and WHIP for pitchers.

Rotisserie league of course.

Rosters will include:
C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util.
SP, SP, SP, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, RP
5 BN spots with 2 IR spots as well.

If you guys prefer 2 Util spots let me know.

Send the PMs, first come, first serve.

$10 a guy if we're all in agreement.

Who's In:
GeoffM
Dodoubled

omahilo · #2 01-22-07, 09:06 PM

too many starting pitchers... should only do 4 SP, 4 RP then 2 Ps so you can pick and choose.

GeoffM · #3 01-22-07, 11:14 PM

Yes, good idea. I actually want this to mirror my pool from last year, and yes, that is how it was.

Ejit is in as well.

GeoffM · #4 01-23-07, 08:58 AM

Omahilo is in. 4 spots gone. We're going with 2 Util. 4SP and 2 P is what I meant to do as I want this to mirror my pool from last year.

Gordogg · #5 01-23-07, 11:40 PM

I want in.

GeoffM · #6 01-24-07, 09:00 AM

Update:

5 are in:

Dodouble
Eejit
Gordogg (need quick PM message from you)
Omahilo
Myself

I assume the Fungus boy will be in as well?

kmb13592 · #7 01-24-07, 02:45 PM

On base precentage and offensive strikeouts?

GeoffM · #8 01-24-07, 02:46 PM

Nah, that would skew the pool and make hitting more valuable than pitching by 1 category. Lets keep it a 5x5.

So, you in?

Boobie Lover · #9 01-24-07, 03:10 PM

Replace AVG with OBP and I'm in. Otherwise, nah.

GeoffM · #10 01-24-07, 04:47 PM

What's with obsession of OBP guys?

Let me see if there is another pitching category I overlooked. I can't think of having a league without AVG.

Boobie Lover · #11 01-24-07, 05:21 PM

AVG is not a really good statistic for hitters. It basically rewards players for being impatient at the plate. OBP is a much better stat to figure out who is a better hitter.

omahilo · #12 01-24-07, 08:57 PM

I agree with Geoff... I cant see having a fantasy baseball league without average.

Dodoubled · #13 01-24-07, 11:05 PM

I think the categories are fine for a 5x5 league. However, I think OBP would be the sixth category I would add if the format allowed for it.

GeoffM · #14 01-24-07, 11:17 PM

Let's see if Yahoo will allow another category that makes sense for pitchers. I'm reluctant to add BBs as that would skew the numbers if somebody doesn't ever use their starters, as they'll lead that stat in that case.

Boobie, you good with AVG and OBP?

Boobie Lover · #15 01-24-07, 11:17 PM

Whatever, I'll just go join a sabermetric league.

omahilo · #16 01-25-07, 08:03 AM

I think you should just keep it the way it is... Im sure you will find 10 people.

kmb13592 · #17 01-25-07, 02:01 PM

I don't think there should be the same amount of categories for pitching and hitting. Fantasy sports is for offense.

GeoffM · #18 01-25-07, 02:16 PM

I disagree. Then you would be valuing more than 5 or 6 hitters than Johan Santana, and to be honest, if I was starting a team tomorrow, he'd be the first (woops, sorry, second to Pujols) guy I'd start it with.