Articles from The Fantasy baseball Generals

Not a Sleeper: Micah Owings
2008-02-09 16:27:00
An analysis of popular deeper-league sleeper Micah Owings. In a departure from my previous 2 strategy articles relating to straight drafts, it's time to get back to what I've been itching to do: write about more individual players! This article will be the first in a series looking at pitchers I've seen mentioned as a sleeper in various league types in which I disagree. I have decided to devote ...

Some Theory on Projections
2008-02-07 21:39:00
Looking at some of the issues that arise with projections. My columns at Rototimes (sadly) are for subscribers only. My first column is on the theory of projections. It is my contention that slavish adherence to projections is not only flawed when dealing with the better players, but that the entire concept of "value" is meaningless. Here are the main points from the article: There are ...

Are We Really That Bad??
2008-02-07 10:49:00
From an article on the 20 geekiest hobbies. We are number three! 3. Fantasy sports leagues That scene in Knocked Up says it all: A woman who suspects her husband of infidelity instead finds him shacked up with a bunch of pot-bellied dudes in jerseys and caps, deep into a mock draft. In the moment, she’s so horrified by what she’s witnessing that she thinks it’s worse than him cheating on her. ...

Looking to Join a League?
2008-02-07 08:31:00
Two guys I know are looking for owners for two high stakes leagues. If anyone is interested email me and I will put you in contact with the commissioners. ...

Some Interesting Breakout Players
2008-02-07 07:45:00
Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA is hot off the presses. There are some interesting breakout candidates. For those who are not familiar with PECOTA it is a unique methodology for creating projections, and I am a big fan of PECOTA. Essentially the system uses comparable players to generate forecasts, and given that it is a unique methodology it has great value since it will occasionally be very ...

How to Rank Players for Points League Snake Drafts
2008-02-04 15:15:00
Part II of my snake draft strategy. The discussion that began in the comments of my last post on snake draft strategy encouraged me to write an article about points leagues. Although my previous article focused mainly on how to use your rankings to draft, this one will concentrate on the actual ranking process. Points leagues are a completely different animal than roto leagues. If you are in a ...

Pitcher Smackdown-Lincecum vs. Cain
2008-02-04 07:51:00
What can we expect in 2008 and who should be drafted first? I was listening to the Fantasy Baseball Mafia podcast this weekend. The podcast was a live discussion of one of their expert drafts, and during the draft the question was posed as to whether Lincecum or Cain should be preferred. I will admit that my first thought was that it makes no difference at all who you prefer. The reason is ...

How to REALLY Draft Successfully in a Snake Draft
2008-02-01 11:52:00
A Primer on Snake Draft Strategy Every fantasy site has a draft guide and strategies on how best to draft your team, maybe even including a round-by-round analysis of exactly what to do and when. They all claim to be the best, with eye catching catchphrases such as “The Draft Strategy You Can’t Afford to Draft Without!” or “The ULTIMATE Drafting Method to Win Your League!” Yes, I just made ...

Following the "Rules"
2008-01-31 19:22:00
How do you deal with the myriad of draft/auction "rules?" Before my fellow Fantasy Generals begin their earnest draft and auction preparation, I just wanted to make a short post on following the various auction and draft rules that are out there to guide us on the path to success. Just in the past week I have seen lots of them: 1. Don't spend more than $30 2. Don't spend a lot on pitching. 3. ...

The Expert League Lineup
2008-01-30 08:00:00
Here is the owner lineup for the Expert League I will be playing this year. There are some very tough competitors here, including the Godfather of Fantasy Baseball, Lenny Melnick: Geoff Stein, Mock Draft Central Todd Farino, Fantasy Baseball Search Paul Greco, Fantasy Baseball Guy Evan "The Censor" Dickens, Fantasy Baseball Mafia Troy St. Louis, Rotodoc.com Patrick DiCaprio, Fantasy Baseball ...

Using Bob Dylan to Understand Bud Selig's Legacy
2008-01-28 14:41:00
Bud Selig has a laundry list a mile long of crimes he's committed against baseball. Yet the sport is in great shape. This article examines what might be Selig's legacy, with the help of Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin'". Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen; And keep your eyes wide the chance won’t come again For most of his tenure, Commissioner Bud Selig has drawn ...

The Old and Forgotten
2008-01-28 06:57:00
A look at five 35+ year-old veteran hitters who might be undervalued at your draft. First, I’ll start with a quick introduction about myself. My name is Mike Podhorzer, I’m 25 years old, and I’ve been playing fantasy baseball for over 10 years. I live in New Jersey, but I’m a Braves fan, and it needs to be said that Paul Konerko is my favorite player, thanks to the wonderful world of card ...

The 10 Most Dramatic Home Runs in Mets History
2008-01-25 14:46:00
A countdown of impact home runs by the Amazing Mets. The New York Mets have had some dramatic home runs since the team started playing in 1962. Here is my list of the Top 10 home runs in franchise history by the New York Mets.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />10. September 15, 1969: Ron Swoboda - The Miracle Mets were on their way to their first winning record in team history, but they ran into Hall ...
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Analyzing Chris Capuano
2008-01-25 11:47:00
On a recent chat someone asked whether the 2006 or 2007 Capuano will show up. This is where skills analysis can provide a clue. On a chat on a famous baseball website, someone asked the following: Will the real Chris Capuano please stand up? Will the 2006 or 2007 version show up his spring? This is exactly the type of question that requires looking at his skills and not his actual results. ...

Interview with Brockforbroglio
2008-01-24 12:36:00
David Chase of brockforbroglio.com asked me to do a "five questions" interview. A link to the interview is in the post. Five Questions with Patrick DiCaprio ...

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