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6 Year Uber Active Dynasty League Has Rare Opening

2013-05-24T03:19:06Z

Looking for a Baseball Fanatic to fill the spot of a long time owner who was forced to vacate their team recently to an unexpected employment opportunity that came to fruition. To give some league background the CFBA is a 6 year and counting 16 team H2H Dynasty League that is run through CBS Sportsline. Lineups are set weekly and boasts 30 MLB roster spots as well as 15 minor league roster spots thus looking for owners with vast knowledge of both the minors and majors (from Rookie Ball up to the Major League Level). All owners must use AIM (AOL INSTANT MESSENGER) as that is the universal communication tool among all league members. There is a high level of activity, communication and interaction so being able to communicate on a fairly regular basis, whether it be trash talk, trading, or just talking baseball is a must. Would prefer to obtain a replacement owner that is in no more than 3 leagues, since we dont want someone that is going to overexpend their time. Upon feedback we will have myself as well as my co-commissioner interview all potential prospects and hope to make a decision sooner than later. If your up for a serious fantasy baseball challenge please contact me at sfili4@aol.com or on AIM @ sfili4. Thanks and look forward to finding our next baseball guru.

-Dave

The Worst Luck Team

2013-05-23T17:23:07Z

So here's the situation....20 team league...h2h...points.

Currently sitting at 1-6 yet am 8th out of 20 in points scored for the season so far. So the problem isn't putting up points, the problem is my luck fucking sucks.

I won the first game of the season and have since slid to a 6 game losing streak, yet remain top 8 in points scored.

2 weeks in a row, I went into the final day of the week with a 30+ point lead and ended up getting surprised by a Chris Sale complete game shutout to get beat by ONE FREAKING POINT and the next week Miguel Cabrera decides to go yard twice to crush my hopes and dreams. Here's my team, I've made a lot of adds/drops recently

C: Russell Martin

1B: Paul Goldschmidt

2B: Derek Dietrich

3B: Mat Dominguez

SS: Jimmy Rollins

OF: Starling Marte

OF: Justin Upton

OF: BJ Upton

UTIL: Angel Pagan

UTIL: Gerrardo Parra

Bench: Ben Revere, Alexi Amarista, Pete Kozma, Eric Sogard, DJ LeMahieu, Placido Polanco

DL: Ian Kinsler

I picked up LeMahieu, Kozma and Sogard today because the guy that has Josh Rutledge does not have a SS replacement on his roster, so I scooped up his direct replacement in DJ, and the top 2 SS available on the wire to try and force his hand in a trade with me. He wants Marte, I'm trying to get Trumbo and Harvey from him, but will settle for Cueto because of my pitching, as you will see now, is god awful:

SP: Brandon McCarthy

SP: Tommy Millone

SP: Wandy Rodriguez

SP: Scott Kazmir

SP: Tyler Lyons

RP: Craig Kimbrel

RP: Papelbon

RP: Jose Veras

RP: Drew Smyly

RP: Tanner Scheppers

RP: Carlos Marmol

RB: Jeanmar Gomez

DL: Clayton Richard, Jaime Garcia, Brett Anderson

If you guys have suggestions or just general comments of sympathy I'm willing to listen to anything

So here's the situation....20 team league...h2h...points.

Currently sitting at 1-6 yet am 8th out of 20 in points scored for the season so far. So the problem isn't putting up points, the problem is my luck fucking sucks.

I won the first game of the season and have since slid to a 6 game losing streak, yet remain top 8 in points scored.

C: Russell Martin

1B: Paul Goldschmidt

2B: Derek Dietrich

3B: Mat Dominguez

SS: Jimmy Rollins

OF: Starling Marte

OF: Justin Upton

OF: BJ Upton

UTIL: Angel Pagan

UTIL: Gerrardo Parra

Bench: Ben Revere, Alexi Amarista, Pete Kozma, Eric Sogard, DJ LeMahieu, Placido Polanco

DL: Ian Kinsler

SP: Brandon McCarthy

SP: Tommy Millone

SP: Wandy Rodriguez

SP: Scott Kazmir

SP: Tyler Lyons

RP: Craig Kimbrel

RP: Papelbon

RP: Jose Veras

RP: Drew Smyly

RP: Tanner Scheppers

RP: Carlos Marmol

RB: Jeanmar Gomez

DL: Clayton Richard, Jaime Garcia, Brett Anderson

If you guys have suggestions or just general comments of sympathy I'm willing to listen to anything

Replacement GM Needed

2013-05-20T15:42:01Z

We are a second year dynasty league that is need of a replacement GM. The team needs a bit of work, but we have very active managers that are always willing to trade.

This is a 20 team, salary cap/contract based league, with a 25 man major roster and 15 man minor roster. We follow a 7x7 head to head format .

If you may have interest, please feel free to take a look at the league website - www.basesloadedbaseball.proboards.com . The team in need of a new manager would be the DBacks. You can also email Ryan at jaxonrocks@yahoo.com with any questions you may have.

Thanks!

We are a second year dynasty league that is need of a replacement GM. The team needs a bit of work, but we have very active managers that are always willing to trade.

This is a 20 team, salary cap/contract based league, with a 25 man major roster and 15 man minor roster. We follow a 7x7 head to head format .

Thanks!

is it too early to give up on Jesus Montero

2013-05-17T14:35:34Z

im really trying. i took a chance on him, he was supposed to be top 10 this year, and he killed me. the only thing i have saving me is McCann coming out swinging.

on McCanns days off, i try to give Montero swings in somewhat favorable matchups. he's hit a few jacks, but drags my AVG down bigtime.

do you guys think he will turn it around, and be viable in most mixed leagues, say after mid summer classic, and worth keeping? or would i be better off dropping him for a more favorable offensive player from the wire? i doubt ill be able to trade him in my league.

im really trying. i took a chance on him, he was supposed to be top 10 this year, and he killed me. the only thing i have saving me is McCann coming out swinging.

on McCanns days off, i try to give Montero swings in somewhat favorable matchups. he's hit a few jacks, but drags my AVG down bigtime.

2 trades to consider. need your thoughts

2013-05-13T23:52:36Z

I play in an 8 team league, but our rosters are 28 players, so it's more of a shallow 10 team league in terms of players available. Our keeper rules are you can players with less than 3 full years of playing time.

I have very deep pitching and was offered these trades.

I give up: J. lester and Matt Moore

I receive: J Bruce and Kris Medlen

Trade 2

I give up: Matt Moore and 15th round pick

I receive: Chris Davis and 23rd round pick

Medlen can be kept next year for a 13th round pick and Moore for a 7th, although you are not required to keep either player.

Would you do either trade, or say no to both and counter.

I have very deep pitching and was offered these trades.

I give up: J. lester and Matt Moore

I receive: J Bruce and Kris Medlen

Trade 2

I give up: Matt Moore and 15th round pick

I receive: Chris Davis and 23rd round pick

Medlen can be kept next year for a 13th round pick and Moore for a 7th, although you are not required to keep either player.

Would you do either trade, or say no to both and counter.

Full Keeper League Trade. Grade?

2013-05-11T16:45:08Z

Our league allows for up to 20+minor leaguers. Anyway, last night, I dealt Paul Goldschmidt, Aoki, Jarrod Parker, Alex Cobb, Jake Marisnick and Rougned Odor for Josh Hamilton, Max Scherzer,Mark Teixeira, Eddie Rosario, Kyle Crick, Gregory Polanco and Nick Kingham....thoughts? Goldy was one of my cornerstone players as I am trying to rebuild. Did I get enough in return? I hated to move Odor, but I really thought I did well with the prospects I got back...

Boegarts

2013-05-08T21:36:10Z

Hi,

I have recently acquired Boegarts in my keepers league. I don't really count on him being productive this year but I noticed while lokking at his stats that he has not played since May 5th. But I can't find any news explaining why... Is he hurt, and if so how badly?

Also at which position or positions will he be playing when he does gets the call?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Hi,

Also at which position or positions will he be playing when he does gets the call?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Andrew Cashner Isn't That Good

2013-05-08T21:30:30Z

The book on Andrew Cashner always seems to be a simple one: he is rarely healthy, but when he is... watch out. A sub-chapter of that book is that Padres have been reluctant to commit to him as a permanent fixture in the starting rotation, but injuries to Tyson Ross and Clayton Richard have forced their hand. Long-term though, it's clear that the Pads want Cashner to succeed as a starter, unless they think trading potential franchise first basemen for relievers is a good idea.

Whatever the catalyst, it appears Cashner is here to stay (until the next injury), leading most attentive fantasy owners into cardiac arrest if they didn't get to him first. It is always a logical strategy, particularly in deep leagues, to scour the waiver wire for high-upside players, even if they are injury-prone. If they hit the DL, you just move on to the next flavor of the week. The cost is likely minimal.

And Cashner is oozing with upside. This year, his average fastball velocity at 95.0 mph is second only to Stephen Strasburg among starters, while in 2012 he pumped it up to 97.7 (largely as a reliever), behind only Kelvin Herrera and some tall lefty out of the ‘pen in Cincinnati. After holding the Marlins scoreless through 7 1/3 innings (the longest outing of his career), Cashner is likely long gone off the wire.

The problem is, he really didn't look that impressive on Monday.

Against one of the worst lineups you'll ever see, Cashner was hardly dominant. For the game, he threw just 55 strikes out of 98 pitches, including 30 strikes and 30 balls at one point. He threw a first-pitch strike to just half of the batters he faced, and his changeup was a non-factor, regularly missing his spots and floating it up and in to righties. He was constantly behind 2-0 and 3-1, with his mediocre fastball command being the biggest culprit. I would not call him "effectively wild" for the game- Marlin hitters simply got themselves out on hittable pitches in the zone after Cash was forced to find the plate. Tiny sample of course, but batters only swung at 22% of pitches out of the zone. He struck out just four, while walking three.

One of those Ks was a critical matchup against Justin Ruggiano with the bases loaded, and he swung through three tight sliders, the last of which was a 3-2 pitch running out of the zone. But that was only after Andrew could not locate his fastball (including within the Ruggiano at-bat), leading to a Hechavarria double (2-0 fastball at belt) and walks to Pierre and Polanco. For crying out loud, he walked Juan Pierre on four pitches.

Obviously the seven shutout innings are a great result, and Cashner may walk away confident from this outing, after making the Cubs look smart for trading him his last time out (5 runs in 4 innings, 4 BBs, 1 K). And maybe he just didn't have his best stuff those two times out.

But that leads me to wonder, when exactly have we seen Andrew Cashner's 'best stuff?' For his major league career (142 innings since 2010), he owns a 22.0% K rate, which would put him in line with Jonathan Sanchez and Felipe Paulino. Fitting, as Paulino can also reach triple digits with the heat, and Sanchez at his best was a strikeout artist. Still, just because that is what those current and former Royals are known for, doesn't mean it's an elite skill overall. It puts them in the late 30s of qualified starters. Good, but not great, and certainly not great considering 70% of those innings for Cashner were as a reliever. As a starter, his best career appearance was in July 2012, taking a no-hitter into the 7th inning against the Astros, striking out nine in 6 1/3. Excellent start, no doubt, but it's the Astros. Brian Bogusevic was batting cleanup that night.

On the flip side, he owns an 11% walk rate, which is higher than those of Ubaldo Jimenez or Francisco Liriano. Barely better than Daisuke. For his minor league career, which is essentially one full season as a full-time starter (205 innings), he walked 3.7 batters per 9.

This is not new.

Until Cashner either reins in the free passes or posts elite strikeout rates, I find it hard to declare him worthy of "must-add" alerts the minute he gets promoted from the bullpen or minors, or is activated off the DL. Further, he may cut down on that walk rate, but can he regularly throw quality strikes?

I do have Cashner on my fantasy squad, but he will be sitting quietly on my bench for his next start against the ever-patient Rays. He won't be facing the Giants, Cubs, and Stanton-less Marlins every time out, and until he can reasonably command his fastball, it's hard to see him getting his FIP or ERA under 4.0.

Put the injuries aside for a second- Andrew needs to be better when he's healthy.

All statistics courtesy of FanGraphs

Twitter: @AndrewShen_SF

The problem is, he really didn't look that impressive on Monday.

This is not new.

Put the injuries aside for a second- Andrew needs to be better when he's healthy.

All statistics courtesy of FanGraphs

Twitter: @AndrewShen_SF

Poll

Would you start or sit Andrew Cashner @ Tampa Bay?

Run 'em out there!

3 votes

Ridin' the pine...

3 votes

6 votes | Poll has closed

Who would you rather?

2013-04-25T17:22:38Z

Long time reader, first time writer. I am in this keeper league an am doing horrible this season.
Looking to rebuild and trade away some of my core assets for young talent. I have received the following offer. What are your thoughts? Am I giving away too much?

Team A
Joe Mauer C,1B,CI
Hanley Ramirez 3B,SS,
Chase Utley, 2B

Team B (Team B also has Dylan Bundy & Wil Myers)
Gerrit Cole SP,P
Xander Bogaerts (R) SS,MI
Miguel Sano 3B,SS,CI,MI
Devin Mesoraco C - CIN

Should I push back and ask for Bundy and Myers?

Team A
Joe Mauer C,1B,CI
Hanley Ramirez 3B,SS,
Chase Utley, 2B

Team B (Team B also has Dylan Bundy & Wil Myers)
Gerrit Cole SP,P
Xander Bogaerts (R) SS,MI
Miguel Sano 3B,SS,CI,MI
Devin Mesoraco C - CIN

Should I push back and ask for Bundy and Myers?

who is better?

2013-04-22T22:36:01Z

yes old school 4x4 AL only league. I am currently in first (thanks to your projections)

I am solid in average, steals, and homers. I'm not sure which one of the players below offers the best way to go.

I have to drop either Jeff Francoer KC or Chris Young Oak.

who should I keep....please help
I think Jeff is the safer way to go and Chris offers the most upside. Since I am in first I think the safe way may be best.

I would love to hear your thoughts and see your projections for the rest of the season.

Thanks so much.

Thanks

yes old school 4x4 AL only league. I am currently in first (thanks to your projections) I am solid in average, steals, and homers. I'm not sure which one of the players below offers the best way to go. I have to drop either Jeff Francoer KC or Chris Young Oak. who should I keep....please help I think Jeff is the safer way to go and Chris offers the most upside. Since I am in first I think the safe way may be best. I would love to hear your thoughts and see your projections for the rest of the season. Thanks so much. Thanks

Last Name is a First Name too

2013-04-22T21:04:22Z

I managed to draft a team of players whose last names are also first names. How will this team do? Who did I miss?

C - Russell Martin,

C - John Buck

1B - Allen Craig

2B - Darwin Barney

3B - Todd Frazier

SS - Ian Desmond

MI - Mark Ellis

CI - Ryan Howard

OF - Jon Jay,

OF - Bryce Harper

OF - Alex Gordon

OF - Jay Bruce

OF - Lorenzo Cain,

UT - Matt Joyce

P - Cliff Lee

P - CJ Wilson

P - Brett Anderson

P - Matt Cain

P - Matt Harvey

P - Ervin Santana

RP - Andrew Bailey

RP - Joe Nathan

RP - Fernando Rodney

Bench

Wade Miley

AJ Ellis

I managed to draft a team of players whose last names are also first names. How will this team do? Who did I miss?

C - Russell Martin,

C - John Buck

1B - Allen Craig

2B - Darwin Barney

3B - Todd Frazier

SS - Ian Desmond

MI - Mark Ellis

CI - Ryan Howard

OF - Jon Jay,

OF - Bryce Harper

OF - Alex Gordon

OF - Jay Bruce

OF - Lorenzo Cain,

UT - Matt Joyce

P - Cliff Lee

P - CJ Wilson

P - Brett Anderson

P - Matt Cain

P - Matt Harvey

P - Ervin Santana

RP - Andrew Bailey

RP - Joe Nathan

RP - Fernando Rodney

Bench

Wade Miley

AJ Ellis

Trade: Kemp/Pujols for Harper/Wright

2013-04-18T04:25:49Z

10 team H2H pts keeper(4). I have Kemp and Pujols. Their health is an issue, but does this trade seem fair? Or should I just hold on to them? I also thought about Kemp and Pujols for Harper and Freeman but don't think I would be getting enough value back. I currently also have Miguel Cabrera, Lawrie, Hosmer, Moustakas, Reynolds at the 1B and 3B positions and J. Upton, Holliday, Rios, Cruz, and De Aza at OF. If I were to get Wright, I could possibly turn around and make a trade with a team light on 3B.

Any thoughts are appreciated, thank you!

One Day FREE Fantasy Contest – $300 in cash prizes

2013-04-15T18:46:50Z

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Thanks everyone!

Wanted to make everyone aware of a free fantasy baseball free roll being offered through Draft Street and MLB Injury News:

CLICK HERE to sign up for free and join the $300 Freeroll on DraftStreet.com.

Thanks everyone!

Addison Russell or Jose Fernandez?

2013-04-15T16:40:22Z

I was offered Addison Russell for Jose Fernandez in a 20 team keeper league. Russell is $0 and Fernandez is $1, so I'm not too concerned about their salaries. The salary cap is $70 and contracts increase $1 every year if a minimum AB or appearance threshold is met.

I have a team I expect to make the playoffs and perhaps compete for a title this year if things break right. Fernandez looks to me like a future stud with nasty stuff, but I don't think he'll be able to help me this year as he will probably be shut down by the time our league playoffs commence.

I've always generally operated under the assumption that I can find pitching fairly easily, and that it is hitting that is the scarce commodity. Do I roll the dice on the SS with upside or keep the potentially elite pitcher?

Poll

Who would you rather have on your dynasty team?

Jose Fernandez

31 votes

Addison Russell

12 votes

Unsure/Don't Care

2 votes

45 votes | Poll has closed

Steaming RP???

2013-04-06T23:41:53Z

I have never done this before but I am in a league that it seems to be a good ideal. The league uses SV+H as one stat instead of breaking them up, It also uses QS. In my thinking this make SP very important and RP almost an after thought, and that is the way I drafted. I didn't draft one RP and added three starters were qualified as RP. This league only has 4 bench spots for a 25 man roster and allows 7 adds a week. The pitching setup is as follows: SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P,P. I currently have 10 SP on my roster. The league is a 12 team money keeper league.

I would like to take 2 of my bench spots and Stream RP into my pitching staff. Most if not all of the closers have been taken but since the stat is SV+H, a good setup man just as valuable as an average closer, in my thinking. By streaming RP I could roll my way into a prefered match up and avoid keeping a guy on my roster that has pitched 2 day in a row.

If you have tried this before please let me know how it worked out for you. Also please give me feedback on what you think about this Ideal. Thank You for your time.I have never done this before but I am in a league that it seems to be a good ideal. The league uses SV+H as one stat instead of breaking them up, It also uses QS. In my thinking this make SP very important and RP almost an after thought, and that is the way I drafted. I didn't draft one RP and added three starters were qualified as RP. This league only has 4 bench spots for a 25 man roster and allows 7 adds a week. The pitching setup is as follows: SP,SP,SP,SP,RP,RP,P,P,P. I currently have 10 SP on my roster. The league is a 12 team money keeper league. I would like to take 2 of my bench spots and Stream RP into my pitching staff. Most if not all of the closers have been taken but since the stat is SV+H, a good setup man just as valuable as an average closer, in my thinking. By streaming RP I could roll my way into a prefered match up and avoid keeping a guy on my roster that has pitched 2 day in a row. If you have tried this before please let me know how it worked out for you. Also please give me feedback on what you think about this Ideal. Thank You for your time.