CT Fantasy Baseball - Interested?

[Quincy Varnish]

I will play if its a 12 team standard 10 category!

It’s almost that - 6x6 w/ the additions of QS to pitching and OPS to hitting. All the standard 5x5 categories remain.

[Brock #20]

This is a great idea, we can find out who really knows rheir baseball and who does not. There is a little luck involved because of injuries, but other than that, it would be a great way to see who really knows what they are talking about on this forum. I think everybody on this forum should have to play, so we can see who really is baseball knowledgeable and who just runs their mouth. But I'm not interested in a 6X6.

[Quincy Varnish]

I lost my fervor for fantasy sports 7 or 8 years ago. But this is great for the forum. I wish you all the best!! It's a fun time.

I’m twisting your arm.

[An Old Friend]

This is a great idea, we can find out who really knows rheir baseball and who does not. There is a little luck involved because of injuries, but other than that, it would be a great way to see who really knows what they are talking about on this forum. I think everybody on this forum should have to play, so we can see who really is baseball knowledgeable and who just runs their mouth. But I'm not interested in a 6X6.

Dang, was hoping you'd be in and take your best friend Jose Altuve too early

[Quincy Varnish]

This is a great idea, we can find out who really knows rheir baseball and who does not. There is a little luck involved because of injuries, but other than that, it would be a great way to see who really knows what they are talking about on this forum. I think everybody on this forum should have to play, so we can see who really is baseball knowledgeable and who just runs their mouth. But I'm not interested in a 6X6.

Dang, was hoping you'd be in and take your best friend Jose Altuve too early

I TOLD you we should make it 5x5.

[Quincy Varnish]

I would be interested. Been playing since mid-90's
I did a Yahoo league before and wasn't a big fan. If I recall you had to start two catchers, thought that was lame.
Would it be a commissioner league where make your own rules, positions, ect...?

Yes, there will be a commissioner (or co-commissioners)…but there won’t be any major gimmicks or tweaks.

At the moment, here is how it looks -

6 pitching categories -
Wins
Saves
Ks
ERA
WHIP
Quality Starts

6 hitting categories -
Runs
Home Runs
Stolen Bases
AVG
RBI
OPS


Roster spots - one per regular offense position, plus three utility spots. Pitching will have 5 starters, and 5 spots as general ‘P’. These spots are intended for relievers, but you may use them for starters. Note - there will be an innings limit, so though you could start 10 SP and dominate some categories early on, you’ll be out of luck when the IP run out.

I’m structuring the pitching this way to make the league relatively low-maintenance. You can set your 5 starters and 5 relievers w/o having to make daily moves to stay competitive.

[Quincy Varnish]

I would be interested. Been playing since mid-90's
I did a Yahoo league before and wasn't a big fan. If I recall you had to start two catchers, thought that was lame.
Would it be a commissioner league where make your own rules, positions, ect...?

Yes, there will be a commissioner (or co-commissioners)…but there won’t be any major gimmicks or tweaks.

At the moment, here is how it looks -

6 pitching categories -
Wins
Saves
Ks
ERA
WHIP
Quality Starts

6 hitting categories -
Runs
Home Runs
Stolen Bases
AVG
RBI
OPS


Roster spots - one per regular offense position, plus three utility spots. Pitching will have 5 starters, and 5 spots as general ‘P’. These spots are intended for relievers, but you may use them for starters. Note - there will be an innings limit, so though you could start 10 SP and dominate some categories early on, you’ll be out of luck when the IP run out.

I’m structuring the pitching this way to make the league relatively low-maintenance. You can set your 5 starters and 5 relievers w/o having to make daily moves to stay competitive.

I'm in....
Is it LF, CF, & RF or just any three OF's?

Three general OFs.

I hear you about the C thing. I commished a league many years ago - 15 teams w/ two players at every position, and it was too much. Too hard to find one worthwhile catcher, far worse two in a deep league.

[cardsrmyteam]

I'll play. I won't draft any Cardinals. I will let y'all have them.

[Quincy Varnish]

+1
30 catchers
Looking forward to the new league especially with fellow Card fans. Wonder who will be the first "homer" pick and by whom?

Hah! I hadn’t thought about that yet.

Now I’m realizing I could lose one competitive edge… using team allegiances to my advantage in trade negotiations. If we’re all Cards fans, that changes… but there will still be varying levels of ‘homerism’, and some inside knowledge of who is crazy about which Cardinal

[Brock #20]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

[Quincy Varnish]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

Nothing is really ‘nullified’, though I do understand your perspective. I wanted to keep the traditional 5x5 cats. IMO the addition of OPS effectively lightens the importance of SB, and gives more credit to players who might hit for a low average but consistently get on base. SLG gives credit to players who compile doubles, but may not crush a bunch of HR.

Your input is appreciated.

[Brock #20]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

Nothing is really ‘nullified’, though I do understand your perspective. I wanted to keep the traditional 5x5 cats. IMO the addition of OPS effectively lightens the importance of SB, and gives more credit to players who might hit for a low average but consistently get on base. SLG gives credit to players who compile doubles, but may not crush a bunch of HR.

Your input is appreciated.

You just said it, by adding OPS you are taking away the importance of steals and giving double credit for HR, and that is not good. However, I would rather see a category for QS than for W's because there is some major luck involved in getting W's. Many times a SP will give some one a great QS but not get the win. Getting the W, is relying on a SP offence and not his sole performance.

[Quincy Varnish]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

Nothing is really ‘nullified’, though I do understand your perspective. I wanted to keep the traditional 5x5 cats. IMO the addition of OPS effectively lightens the importance of SB, and gives more credit to players who might hit for a low average but consistently get on base. SLG gives credit to players who compile doubles, but may not crush a bunch of HR.

Your input is appreciated.

You just said it, by adding OPS you are taking away the importance of steals and giving double credit for HR, and that is not good. However, I would rather see a category for QS than for W's because there is some major luck involved in getting W's. Many times a SP will give some one a great QS but not get the win. Getting the W, is relying on a SP offence and not his sole performance.

I believe it to be good. SB is a PITA category, and adding OPS does not give “double credit” for HRs. It’s gives credit for OPS, OBP & SLG combined… you could also say it gives credit for walks, doubles and well… almost everything.

I originally wanted to make this a standard 5x5, to keep it simple and avoid conversations like this. If all those who choose to participate and register their team collectively decide to revert back to 5x5 standard, before draft day - I will abide.

For now it’s 6x6, and the categories are chosen.

[Brock #20]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

Nothing is really ‘nullified’, though I do understand your perspective. I wanted to keep the traditional 5x5 cats. IMO the addition of OPS effectively lightens the importance of SB, and gives more credit to players who might hit for a low average but consistently get on base. SLG gives credit to players who compile doubles, but may not crush a bunch of HR.

Your input is appreciated.

You just said it, by adding OPS you are taking away the importance of steals and giving double credit for HR, and that is not good. However, I would rather see a category for QS than for W's because there is some major luck involved in getting W's. Many times a SP will give some one a great QS but not get the win. Getting the W, is relying on a SP offence and not his sole performance.

I believe it to be good. SB is a PITA category, and adding OPS does not give “double credit” for HRs. It’s gives credit for OPS, OBP & SLG combined… you could also say it gives credit for walks, doubles and well… almost everything.

I originally wanted to make this a standard 5x5, to keep it simple and avoid conversations like this. If all those who choose to participate and register their team collectively decide to revert back to 5x5 standard, before draft day - I will abide.

For now it’s 6x6, and the categories are chosen.

Do as you wish, but OPS does NOT include anything about SB, so you have now added to the importance of HR, thus making HR more valuble that SB. Have fun but count me out. There is a reason why standard leagues are 5X5, because each of the 5 offensive categories are EQUALLY important as the others.

[Quincy Varnish]

Just my opinion, because I have played this game for over 40 years using various formats. When you add OBP it just takes away from Batting average, and batting average just takes away from OBP, all you are doing is nullifying one for the other. OPS is already baked in with the other offensive categories!

Nothing is really ‘nullified’, though I do understand your perspective. I wanted to keep the traditional 5x5 cats. IMO the addition of OPS effectively lightens the importance of SB, and gives more credit to players who might hit for a low average but consistently get on base. SLG gives credit to players who compile doubles, but may not crush a bunch of HR.

Your input is appreciated.

You just said it, by adding OPS you are taking away the importance of steals and giving double credit for HR, and that is not good. However, I would rather see a category for QS than for W's because there is some major luck involved in getting W's. Many times a SP will give some one a great QS but not get the win. Getting the W, is relying on a SP offence and not his sole performance.

I believe it to be good. SB is a PITA category, and adding OPS does not give “double credit” for HRs. It’s gives credit for OPS, OBP & SLG combined… you could also say it gives credit for walks, doubles and well… almost everything.

I originally wanted to make this a standard 5x5, to keep it simple and avoid conversations like this. If all those who choose to participate and register their team collectively decide to revert back to 5x5 standard, before draft day - I will abide.

For now it’s 6x6, and the categories are chosen.

Do as you wish, but OPS does NOT include anything about SB, so you have now added to the importance of HR, thus making HR more valuble that SB. Have fun but count me out. There is a reason why standard leagues are 5X5, because each of the 5 offensive categories are EQUALLY important as the others.

Thank you for your input. I’ll take that into consideration.

I’ve been doing this as long as you have. A HR should be valued more than a SB, because it’s more valuable.

Everyone has their opinion of what the ‘perfect’ fantasy league might be, and yours is just one of them.

This is simply a minor tweak, and IMO an improvement over the standard. Though I do like the simplicity of a traditional 5x5, it is not an infallible divine conscript.

[Goldfan]

I wish I kept up with the rest of the league enough to be competitive……I think my last MLB fantasy league was before the internets was a fully functioning service and kept track via USA Today…..those were good times!!