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[An Old Friend]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

[mattmitchl44]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

When I tried a Yahoo mock, it seemed like it wanted to say (the "Rank" column), supposedly using our scoring system:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 5
Wheeler at 11
deGrom(!) at 12
Crochet at 17
Sale at 18
Gilbert at 29
Clase (RP) at 25
Snell at 32
Yamamoto at 34
Glasnow at 35
etc.

which is even different from it's supposed "Pre-Draft Player Rankings" for us:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 7
Wheeler at 9
Gilbert at 13
Sale at 18
deGrom at 19
Crochet at 20
Snell at 26
Cease at 28
Burnes at 29
Webb at 30
Yamamoto at 32
Kirby at 33
Valdez at 25
etc.

[An Old Friend]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

When I tried a Yahoo mock, it seemed like it wanted to say (the "Rank" column), supposedly using our scoring system:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 5
Wheeler at 11
deGrom(!) at 12
Crochet at 17
Sale at 18
Gilbert at 29
Clase (RP) at 25
Snell at 32
Yamamoto at 34
Glasnow at 35
etc.

which is even different from it's supposed "Pre-Draft Player Rankings" for us:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 7
Wheeler at 9
Gilbert at 13
Sale at 18
deGrom at 19
Crochet at 20
Snell at 26
Cease at 28
Burnes at 29
Webb at 30
Yamamoto at 32
Kirby at 33
Valdez at 25
etc.

Yeah it seems it’s pushing starters way up the board which will be interesting if a lot of guys draft based on that. It seems awfully expensive for pitching.

I can’t see myself taking deGrom in anything but my 10 team auction, seems too risky to take him where he’s going in a 12 or especially 15 teamer.

[Quincy Varnish]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I would guess our additional QS category is drives up the value of SPs.

[An Old Friend]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I would guess our additional QS category is drives up the value of SPs.

Was your guess guided by my previous comment?

[Quincy Varnish]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

When I tried a Yahoo mock, it seemed like it wanted to say (the "Rank" column), supposedly using our scoring system:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 5
Wheeler at 11
deGrom(!) at 12
Crochet at 17
Sale at 18
Gilbert at 29
Clase (RP) at 25
Snell at 32
Yamamoto at 34
Glasnow at 35
etc.

which is even different from it's supposed "Pre-Draft Player Rankings" for us:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 7
Wheeler at 9
Gilbert at 13
Sale at 18
deGrom at 19
Crochet at 20
Snell at 26
Cease at 28
Burnes at 29
Webb at 30
Yamamoto at 32
Kirby at 33
Valdez at 25
etc.

Yeah it seems it’s pushing starters way up the board which will be interesting if a lot of guys draft based on that. It seems awfully expensive for pitching.

I can’t see myself taking deGrom in anything but my 10 team auction, seems too risky to take him where he’s going in a 12 or especially 15 teamer.

deGrom is surprisingly high on every list I see. Funny how all these ‘experts’ end up seemingly overvaluing the same players. It’s like they have collective ‘sleeper picks’ that end up overhyped from incidental group think.

Some lists I see barely touch on pitching at all until 30+, so I actually like that our cats give them a bump. But it also makes me want to give the cats a harder look next year. Wanted to do it this year, democratically, but there was a delay with our #15.

[Quincy Varnish]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I would guess our additional QS category is drives up the value of SPs.

Was your guess guided by my previous comment?

No. I didn’t realize mini-me already responded. Should have read through the rest of thread.

[An Old Friend]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I would guess our additional QS category is drives up the value of SPs.

Was your guess guided by my previous comment?

No. I didn’t realize mini-me already responded. Should have read through the rest of thread.

I’ll remind you that you finished looking up at mini Me last year.

[Quincy Varnish]

I’ll remind you that you finished looking up at mini Me last year.

You remember the t-shirt you won.

[Quincy Varnish]

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Reminder -

Draft day is tomorrow -
Sunday, March 16th, 2:00 PM CST

Draft order is -

1. ggnoobs
2. Jeffy
3. DJ Davis
4.Dazepster
5. RichieRich's Gashouse Gorrilas
6. Trader (HorseTrader)
7. MattMitchl44
8. Quincy Varnish
9. Stealing Alex (Alex Reyes Cy Young)
10. Futuregm
11. An Old Friend
12. You Bought It!
13. imadamnman
14. Cool Papa Con
15. Dirty Paws (Barking Lion)



Individual draft picks are set to 45 seconds, so come prepared!

If you’re unable to be in front of a computer, you can draft from the Yahoo Fantasy mobile app. (I actually do this even while in front of a computer.)

Plan for the draft to last over an hour. Though it’s strongly recommended you be there early, don’t fret if life doesn’t allow for it. You can join in after the draft begins.

Remember this is a snake draft, so if you’re near the top or bottom of the draft order, your spots will be coming up quickly.


Good luck!!

[Quincy Varnish]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

When I tried a Yahoo mock, it seemed like it wanted to say (the "Rank" column), supposedly using our scoring system:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 5
Wheeler at 11
deGrom(!) at 12
Crochet at 17
Sale at 18
Gilbert at 29
Clase (RP) at 25
Snell at 32
Yamamoto at 34
Glasnow at 35
etc.

which is even different from it's supposed "Pre-Draft Player Rankings" for us:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 7
Wheeler at 9
Gilbert at 13
Sale at 18
deGrom at 19
Crochet at 20
Snell at 26
Cease at 28
Burnes at 29
Webb at 30
Yamamoto at 32
Kirby at 33
Valdez at 25
etc.

I think the pre-draft rankings are set when draft positions are determined. Yahoo’s rankings can change on a regular basis throughout the year, so I’d guess that’s what’s happening there.

I haven’t been able to find a mock on Yahoo that uses our league-specific rankings… I’m guessing the mocks and interface operate differently from PC to mobile.

[Youboughtit]

It’s interesting to see the differences between Yahoo’s default rankings, and the auto-generated ranks it gives our league. We have Skubal ranked #4, but he comes up I think #17 in the default ranks. No other pitcher until 30-something.

I can't figure out what it is doing there.

I think it’s because in a traditional Roto, top starting pitchers only contribute to 4 of 5 categories. In our format, they’ll contribute to 5 of 6.

When I tried a Yahoo mock, it seemed like it wanted to say (the "Rank" column), supposedly using our scoring system:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 5
Wheeler at 11
deGrom(!) at 12
Crochet at 17
Sale at 18
Gilbert at 29
Clase (RP) at 25
Snell at 32
Yamamoto at 34
Glasnow at 35
etc.

which is even different from it's supposed "Pre-Draft Player Rankings" for us:

Skubal at 4
Skenes at 7
Wheeler at 9
Gilbert at 13
Sale at 18
deGrom at 19
Crochet at 20
Snell at 26
Cease at 28
Burnes at 29
Webb at 30
Yamamoto at 32
Kirby at 33
Valdez at 25
etc.

I think the pre-draft rankings are set when draft positions are determined. Yahoo’s rankings can change on a regular basis throughout the year, so I’d guess that’s what’s happening there.

I haven’t been able to find a mock on Yahoo that uses our league-specific rankings… I’m guessing the mocks and interface operate differently from PC to mobile.

Yahoo rankings are never right other that the very top. Don’t depend on them to win

[Quincy Varnish]

I haven’t been able to find a mock on Yahoo that uses our league-specific rankings… I’m guessing the mocks and interface operate differently from PC to mobile.

Yahoo rankings are never right other that the very top. Don’t depend on them to win

I never have. Sometimes they can be a good predictor of who goes where in the draft… only reason why I pay attention to them.

[Youboughtit]

I haven’t been able to find a mock on Yahoo that uses our league-specific rankings… I’m guessing the mocks and interface operate differently from PC to mobile.

Yahoo rankings are never right other that the very top. Don’t depend on them to win

I never have. Sometimes they can be a good predictor of who goes where in the draft… only reason why I pay attention to them.

Even that is off because they started drafting in Jan and it’s changed big time in last couple weeks but the ones that were being drafted in Jan high haven’t come down yet because of injuries

[imadangman]

I'll be ready

[Quincy Varnish]

I don’t see a selection for Luke Voit?

He did not play any MLB-affiliated ball last year, and it looks like he’s not in anyone’s camp this year. He’s off the map until someone signs him.

Would have made a hilarious 26th round pick