MLB Fantasy Baseball League

[Beliall]

i only recognise big names myself and didnt spot the unfairness of the trade,

[Jordan]

i only recognise big names myself and didnt spot the unfairness of the trade,

I mean, it's not like Ken traded Harper and Jensen for you and me but Matt won that trade.

Case in point: Ken is now trying to swap Howie Kendrick for Chase Utley. Utley, Kendrick, and Murphy are predicted by many to put up similar stats this season and a quick web search shows they have have been ranked similarly by lots of "fantasy experts." And Ken has Ian Kinsler, who's better than all of them, and Jedd Gyorko both at 2B, so Ken had no need to add another 2B to his roster, let alone give up either Bryce Harper OR Kenley Jansen to get one.

Yes, Murphy can fill in at 1B, too, but that's not necessary at all unless you really need to fill that spot in when Fielder has an off day, as 1B is a big time offensive position and we all should have a big hitter playing there.

Matt, you're a bastard for pulling this trade off, nice work!

[Rincewind]

Not a baseball expert so do not what players are good. I just looked at their rank and traded the ones that were lower down. Early on i wasn't logged in correctly  so could not examine the roster. Still I do not expect others to take advantage and do bad deals.

I probably need help frome someone who knows what they are doing and knows the players.

Do I still have time to stop the trades and which ones?

[Beliall]

Dont worry about it rince, theres a lot of good players out there.

[Jordan]

Yeah, if you pay attention to your team's performance and how you do in the stat categories, you can find players one way or another to address your needs.

And about rank and "O-Rank:" that's the order of how valuable the Yahoo panel believes these players to be in fantasy baseball. For example, Mike Trout is 1, which means he's considered the top player. Harper, who is 9, is considered the 9th most valuable player you can have. When comparing players, this is a decent guide, but you don't have to split hairs if players are just a few ranking spots apart, or if you're, say, looking at players down in the 150s.

[Rincewind]

I have a couple of trades ongoing. Should I reject or cancel any. The early ones that happened I never took any action so they went through. I could cancel and just see how the team does till later.

[Beliall]

I offered you a good hitter for a good pitcher. Up to you.

[Rincewind]

I'll trust you. He is my best pitcher though. I can always get another. Is the hitter better than the ones I have?

[Beliall]

He is a good pitcher. If hes your best keep him. You dont have to accept, you make me an offer for salty and ill see if I like it.

[Guest MattP]

I mean, it's not like Ken traded Harper and Jensen for you and me but Matt won that trade.

Case in point: Ken is now trying to swap Howie Kendrick for Chase Utley. Utley, Kendrick, and Murphy are predicted by many to put up similar stats this season and a quick web search shows they have have been ranked similarly by lots of "fantasy experts." And Ken has Ian Kinsler, who's better than all of them, and Jedd Gyorko both at 2B, so Ken had no need to add another 2B to his roster, let alone give up either Bryce Harper OR Kenley Jansen to get one.

Yes, Murphy can fill in at 1B, too, but that's not necessary at all unless you really need to fill that spot in when Fielder has an off day, as 1B is a big time offensive position and we all should have a big hitter playing there.

Matt, you're a bastard for pulling this trade off, nice work!

Been away for a couple of days, I can't believe it,. I was trying it on, never thought it would be accepted. Got a fairly strong side now.

[Beliall]

Hes still beating my lot. I considered mine quite good but kens team are winni g7-2 right now.

[Rincewind]

I think I will stick with the players I have for now.

[Jordan]

Wheeler has struck Harper out twice so far today

[Guest MattP]

I'm watching it

[Rincewind]

Is it on British TV?

[Guest MattP]

Is it on British TV?

Yes Espn and BT Sport, get 2-3 games a night starting at 6pm. Midnight when no early US games.

[Jordan]

Wow, the Mets' bullpen really is that atrocious.

I've got Ivan Nova on the hill tonight, and I'm hoping he delivers a solid outing not just for my fantasy team, but so the Yankees are spared the shame of being swept by the Astros.

[Rincewind]

Yes Espn and BT Sport, get 2-3 games a night starting at 6pm. Midnight when no early US games.

Pity. Not subscribed to those channels. Might upgrade at some point but  the extra channes I'd only be interested in a couple. I miss ESPN though.

[Rincewind]

I have two pitchers on the disabled list yet they are scheduled to play. The best one is out until the end of April.

[Guest MattP]

Drop them onto waivers if it's long term and select other pitchers.

 

Probaly shouldn't have gave me Jensen looking back.

[Rincewind]

Drop them onto waivers if it's long term and select other pitchers.

 

Probaly shouldn't have gave me Jensen looking back.

No. But I had problems accessing my page to start with. Only  just started to look at the form. Of the two pitchers one is doing light throwing the other is out longer. Will have to check which is which. The positions I need back up for are C,1B and SS. I think I am OK for CF. Are RP picked before Bench? I can put the disabled onto the bench for now but I only have two available so hoping for no more injuries. I'll put the lower ranked on the waivers for now.

[Beliall]

Are there any players on the bye team you can use as cover?

[Rincewind]

I'll have a look. I added a player that was supposed to be hot (NYY) and didn't read the notes. May have been a mistake.

[Guest MattP]

New Nork Yankees.

[Rincewind]

New York Yankees