HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 19 Do you play ? The season is upon us. What do you hear, what do you say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 19 I’m picking 3rd in a 15 team , 50 round draft & hold . Thats no transactions , you play with what you come away with from the draft. I love the format. Anyways Ohtani is going 1st and think Witt is going 2and that’s where my dilemma comes in . Judge is a no brainer, it’s an obp league , but he’s 33 in April . Jose Ramirez is also 33 but I don’t fear his age like Judge but I’m not leaning his way either. Dam I hate this spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, edjr said: no Por qué Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted February 19 2 minutes ago, HellToupee said: Por qué too long of a season, too much to pay attention to. red sox are usually out of it by july so I don’t watch mlb till october. i know 0 of young players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,158 Posted February 19 I was in a great league, did it for about five years, loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, HellToupee said: Do you play ? The season is upon us. What do you hear, what do you say? I played in the past but it's just too much. It's like playing in a dynasty league everyday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,011 Posted February 19 24 minutes ago, edjr said: I don't make it through the draft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted February 19 Gunnar Henderson if it's a draft and hold league IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 1,719 Posted February 19 I am in two. My kids are the age where we go on spring break during prime draft season so not sure how much longer I will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, cmh6476 said: Without all the calls the chefs can’t win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,871 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, HellToupee said: Do you play ? The season is upon us. What do you hear, what do you say? This seems like a "Tell me yur ghey w/out telling me yur ghey" type thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,966 Posted February 19 10 team AL only. Team is built around Julio Rodriguez who sucked balls last year. Have the Ragans kid on KC to anchor the staff. Hoping he’s the next big thing. Going to break the bank for Witt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted February 19 someone start up a geek league. 100 per in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 20 59 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: 10 team AL only. Team is built around Julio Rodriguez who sucked balls last year. Have the Ragans kid on KC to anchor the staff. Hoping he’s the next big thing. Going to break the bank for Witt. I have Ragans as well in the FBG dynasty league I’m in. He’s 27 , had 2 Tommy Johns. Tread Athletics unlocked him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,516 Posted February 20 I play, but I find it rather exhausting though. My leaguemates are much more into it than me, which creates a huge self inflicted disadvantage. I love the draft, but it’s downhill from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,966 Posted February 20 29 minutes ago, HellToupee said: I have Ragans as well in the FBG dynasty league I’m in. He’s 27 , had 2 Tommy Johns. Tread Athletics unlocked him Holy cow! That is in depth! Like what I heard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,658 Posted February 20 25 minutes ago, avoiding injuries said: I play, but I find it rather exhausting though. My leaguemates are much more into it than me, which creates a huge self inflicted disadvantage. I love the draft, but it’s downhill from there. i've been in a 16 team league since about 2000.. 6x6, hth, with holds. had ragans last year. if i recall, he would have a lot of qs, but it was hard to get the wins= run support and relievers would blow it for him. Edit: the draft is the worst part for me because it is a slow draft and old school, (with spreadsheets). so no preselects or players added to rosters when drafted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 14,966 Posted February 20 21 minutes ago, avoiding injuries said: I play, but I find it rather exhausting though. My leaguemates are much more into it than me, which creates a huge self inflicted disadvantage. I love the draft, but it’s downhill from there. Same here but I have a partner that is into it. If he ever stops playing so do I. It’s too much work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 20 For those interested tout wars is doing a 50 round slow draft and hold right now. It’s OBP and Witt went off the board 1st and Skenes was the 1st SP taken at 10 https://www.fantrax.com/fantasy/league/8rmqkkf7m6pqhcqf/draft-results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,960 Posted February 20 I do and love it. Keeps me paying attention to baseball. Play a weekly league, 12 teams, H2H, with mostly same group of folks for over 25 years. Me and a few teams pay the most attention which is the most important thing about baseball IMO as it’s so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted February 20 5 hours ago, avoiding injuries said: I play, but I find it rather exhausting though. My leaguemates are much more into it than me, which creates a huge self inflicted disadvantage. I love the draft, but it’s downhill from there. It's changed for me over the years. I used to get an advantage by running all kinds of spreadsheets for my drafts. But now so much is readily available online and customizable for whatever your scoring is, daily management is the only way to try and gain an advantage. Back when I first started, leagues were only Friday-Sunday and you set one lineup. Then it got to weekly lineups. But later on with online management options the daily lineup leagues now are the norm. It just requires a lot more management than the old set it and forget it days where if you were strong enough at the draft, you could almost win your league outright, or at least have the top scoring team locked up from the rip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,158 Posted February 20 I wouldn’t mind playing fantasy baseball again, i find it fun, and difficult in the right league, with the right owners. Length of the season just made fantasy baseball more interesting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,516 Posted February 20 8 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Same here but I have a partner that is into it. If he ever stops playing so do I. It’s too much work. Ugh. I’m that partner. My buddy brought me into this league over a decade ago bc he couldn’t keep up. At least he pays the entry fee… Baseball is my favorite sport, but fock, I can’t keep up with it. People are making transactions in the middle of the night, picking up 2-start pitchers 2-3 weeks in advance. I don’t get how people have the time. We are all in are 40’s now with kids, jobs, America winning every time you move your head. Making the playoffs is a victory for me and I’ll consider it a successful season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 20 3 hours ago, avoiding injuries said: Baseball is my favorite sport, but fock, I can’t keep up with it. People are making transactions in the middle of the night, picking up 2-start pitchers 2-3 weeks in advance. Thats why I like draft and holds, no transactions. You play with the team you drafted. Set the lineup once a week and that’s it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,960 Posted February 21 Got the draft order last night. Pick 9. Hoping for Elly De La Cruz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,613 Posted February 21 On 2/20/2025 at 8:40 AM, HellToupee said: Thats why I like draft and holds, no transactions. You play with the team you drafted. Set the lineup once a week and that’s it Daily transactions and lineup setting is the best part of fantasy baseball... What you are doing obviously works for you, but this sounds very boring outside the draft... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 21 3 hours ago, posty said: Daily transactions and lineup setting is the best part of fantasy baseball... What you are doing obviously works for you, but this sounds very boring outside the draft... My main league is a traditional dynasty however this league is a lot of fun.. This one has relegation, there are 12 different 15 team leagues . 15 teams and 50 rounds, it gets deep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,158 Posted February 21 Great game, I don’t know of anyone doing a live draft, I like gathering together with the other owners drafting, same with ff, boring doing those drafts on line. But I agree transactions is what makes fantasy baseball worth playing. Without them, you’re better off watching paint dry. Indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted February 21 On 2/20/2025 at 4:38 AM, avoiding injuries said: Ugh. I’m that partner. My buddy brought me into this league over a decade ago bc he couldn’t keep up. At least he pays the entry fee… Baseball is my favorite sport, but fock, I can’t keep up with it. People are making transactions in the middle of the night, picking up 2-start pitchers 2-3 weeks in advance. I don’t get how people have the time. We are all in are 40’s now with kids, jobs, America winning every time you move your head. Making the playoffs is a victory for me and I’ll consider it a successful season. You need daily lineups to stop the two start pitcher stuff. If it’s points based and not roto just have a 6 or 7 start limit from the SP. Players take so many off days in the modern era it’s hard to navigate fantasy baseball without daily lineups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted February 21 36 minutes ago, weepaws said: Great game, I don’t know of anyone doing a live draft, I like gathering together with the other owners drafting, same with ff, boring doing those drafts on line. But I agree transactions is what makes fantasy baseball worth playing. Without them, you’re better off watching paint dry. Indeed I miss the old live draft days as well. I used to be in an auction league with 7 keepers. Auction day was always the best. Whoever won the league the prior year bought the pizza and drinks and made an afternoon of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,158 Posted February 21 52 minutes ago, Mark Davis said: I miss the old live draft days as well. I used to be in an auction league with 7 keepers. Auction day was always the best. Whoever won the league the prior year bought the pizza and drinks and made an afternoon of it. Agreed, that was the best part, making an afternoon of it, bbq was on the menu, when the championship team would show up, everyone would ignore that person for a few min. Just good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,597 Posted February 21 Yankees now allowing beards?? They’re going soft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted February 22 We actually had an old :e: roto league one year I played in. I think it was $100 entry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 342 Posted March 8 Who are you guys using for your leagues? I've always used Yahoo, not sure if there are any better free ones out there. I'll have to create a team for the year to keep the interest up for myself. Given up on doing football these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,960 Posted March 10 Pick 9 in my points league head to head. Hopefully for Elly but he’ll be gone. Probably choosing between Gunnar Henderson maybe Soto or Mookie. I really like Corbin Carroll to bounce back so may pull the trigger there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,658 Posted March 10 6 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Pick 9 in my points league head to head. Hopefully for Elly but he’ll be gone. Probably choosing between Gunnar Henderson maybe Soto or Mookie. I really like Corbin Carroll to bounce back so may pull the trigger there. mookie went at 9 in our 16 man 6x6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,960 Posted March 10 4 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: mookie went at 9 in our 16 man 6x6 Where did Carroll and Skenes go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,658 Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Where did Carroll- 1.12 and Skenes go?1.14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,658 Posted March 10 1.01 Menudo selects Bobby Witt Jr., SS KC 1.02 Bier selects Shohei Ohtani, DH LAD 1.03 Brent selects Aaron Judge OF NYY 1.04 Darin selects Juan Soto, OF NYM 1.05 Bring Back Pat selects Kyle Tucker, OF, CHC 1.06 Gil selects Elly De La Cruz SS CIN 1.07 Billy Balata selects Jose Ramirez 3B Cle 1.08 Harley selects Gunnar Henderson SS BAL 1.09 Bobby Brown selects Mookie Betts, 2B, SS, OF - LAD 1.10 Beach Bum selects Fernando Tatis Jr, OF, SD 1.11 T-bone selects Vladimir Guerrero 1B/3B TOR 1.12 Caveman Nick selects Corbin Caroll, OF ARI 1.13 Slayer selects Francisco Lindor SS NYM 1.14 Whomper selects Paul Skenes SP Pit 1.15 Sir Loins selects Yordan Alvarez OF Houston 1.16 Ursa selects Julio Rodriguez of sea 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
