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by brian
August 21st, 2017, 10:53 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Allowing Bryce Harper 25th round keeper after waiver wire pi
Replies: 7
Views: 2427

Re: Allowing Bryce Harper 25th round keeper after waiver wire pi

Todd likely knew what I was going to say. The rules are the rules and they were not broken. The owner in question saved his money all year, passing up other players. He had no idea if/when ESPN would make Harper droppable. There is no chance there was cheating or collusion. As you said, you already ...
by brian
February 15th, 2014, 12:52 pm
Forum: The Commissioner's Office
Topic: Unique league rules
Replies: 1
Views: 4149

Unique league rules

Hello, everyone. In my weekly column here at Mastersball, I want to highlight interesting league rules that others may be interested in adopting as well. If you have some candidates, please share them here or via PM. Thanks to all and good luck this coming season!
by brian
April 20th, 2013, 6:57 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Thoughts on some guys sitting on Waivers
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Re: Thoughts on some guys sitting on Waivers

Also depends on who you have to drop to make room.
by brian
February 27th, 2011, 8:04 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kevin Millwood
Replies: 15
Views: 914

Re: Kevin Millwood

OK, I will come back to Millwood. The Cardinals probably won't need him. Unless Kyle McClellan pitches poorly in camp, he should get Adam Wainwright's rotation spot in St. Louis. Millwood has lost a couple of MPH off his fastball in the last couple of years. I don't see any reason to bother with him...
by brian
February 19th, 2011, 1:47 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Miggy DUI
Replies: 2
Views: 347

Re: Miggy DUI

In my article on the front page today, I explain why Cabrera moved up to #1 on my list this week.

Not that I am brushing Cabrera's problem under the rug, but I am worried more about Pujols...
by brian
February 19th, 2011, 1:36 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Pujols and The Nationals
Replies: 9
Views: 695

Re: Pujols and The Nationals

The Cardinals will surely be given right to match any bids. If they don't keep Pujols, it will only be because they choose not to pay, a potentially-disastrous outcome given their strategy to date. Having not traded him for a Teixeira-sized take two years ago and ending up with just two comp draft p...
by brian
February 15th, 2011, 12:11 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Well.....
Replies: 14
Views: 1412

Re: Well.....

Better. Still looks a bit rough here and there but the homepage is definitely an improvement. Where is here and there? Will have a look from home before posting. My work computer is notorious for making things look "rough". A good reminder for everyone is that some very old browsers are g...
by brian
February 15th, 2011, 12:07 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Well.....
Replies: 14
Views: 1412

Re: Well.....

I like it a lot better----yea odd Rotoworld changed theres like two days earlier. One and only complaint with mastersball is the freakin pop-ups on the site, yes yes I know how funding works, so I get it, but those are pains in the arse! I have to 100% agree though with Vipers, Content A++++ Now if...
by brian
February 10th, 2011, 2:13 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Draft Software
Replies: 30
Views: 6136

Re: Draft Software now available

Our new MastersDraft draft software application is now ready for download from our Platinum page. It supports straight, snake and auction formats, seamlessly using either our standard or CVRC projections and runs on Windows XP, Vista and 7. As tempting as it might be to install the draft software co...
by brian
February 5th, 2011, 8:07 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Any chance of using Twitter...
Replies: 8
Views: 5823

Re: Any chance of using Twitter...

...Part of the reason is that I live in a dead zone for phone service. The "can you hear me now" guy has not been down our street. I had the same problem until a few years ago, when a "pine tree" taller than the others sprouted on a neighboring ridge. ;-) Re: social media, I und...
by brian
February 1st, 2011, 7:26 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Any chance of using Twitter...
Replies: 8
Views: 5823

Re: Any chance of using Twitter...

We recognize the importance of social media and are working on a process that would create auto tweets and auto Facebook entries for new articles when posted. It's not done, but should be doable and if so, it is days, not weeks or months away. Stay tuned and thanks for your interest and support.
by brian
June 20th, 2010, 5:52 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Masters of the NFBC
Replies: 2
Views: 3991

Re: Masters of the NFBC

Not a great year so far for Teams Mastersball. I am 145th overall and that is best of our five main event teams. In that stacked league of mine, I have only 28.5 hitting points but am somehow still in seventh. Again that is the best of the four industry teams with Ravitz/Colton and Schechter lurking...
by brian
March 30th, 2010, 10:04 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: strategy from 1 & 2 hole
Replies: 4
Views: 937

Re: strategy from 1 & 2 hole

FWIW. my NFBC plan from #2 was Hanley, Pedroia/Phillips and best 3B left. Both Phillips and Pedroia were taken the two picks ahead of me in the second, so I took Youkilis instead and picked up Werth in the third, though I seriously considered doubling down on Sandoval. I changed my sights to Zobrist...
by brian
March 24th, 2010, 2:48 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Next projection set?
Replies: 11
Views: 1566

Re: Next projection set?

Check today's just-posted Grapefruit League Report for news on Pujols. (hint: It is good.)
by brian
March 23rd, 2010, 6:29 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Joe Mauer - $184 Million
Replies: 9
Views: 965

Re: Joe Mauer - $184 Million

The Twins will regret not using some of Carl Pohlad's money to have at least designed Target Field in such a way that a roof could be added later. The construction precludes that. Amazingly short-sighted. Pujols' opening bid should be $25 million per. The only real question is whether or not he will...
by brian
March 22nd, 2010, 7:29 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Grapefruit League Notes: NL Only?
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Re: Grapefruit League Notes: NL Only?

Thanks for reading. In past years at CREATiVESPORTS, our camp notes (then weekly) included all teams in an attempt to be comprehensive. The reality of the net is that you can get that basic information on cuts and injuries a lot of places. What I am doing this year is only reporting on what I see wi...
by brian
March 22nd, 2010, 7:20 am
Forum: Prospects & Minor League Discussion
Topic: Jason Grey Top 100 Prospects for 2010
Replies: 7
Views: 2498

Re: Jason Grey Top 100 Prospects for 2010

Here is a tip I learned. ESPN is so anxious to get subscriptions to the Magazine, they are willing to give Insider access "free" with the magazine. Defying logic, the price of the mag (+ Insider) is considerably less than Insider alone. You do need to go in after receiving your first mag t...
by brian
March 22nd, 2010, 7:13 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Mastersball Site Layout..
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Mastersball Site Layout..

Several of us have formed a small working group behind the scenes to review the site design and suggest changes. Your thoughts are most welcome.
by brian
March 22nd, 2010, 7:09 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Fantasyland
Replies: 21
Views: 4535

Re: Fantasyland

Don't miss our own JP Kastner! Near the end of the film, he is the person consoling Jed as they walk into the draft room the following spring after Jed competed. Way to go, JP!
by brian
February 24th, 2010, 9:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: A Few Rotation Battles
Replies: 8
Views: 619

Re: A Few Rotation Battles

Regarding the Cardinals, the battle seems to be shaping up between Hill and McClellan. If Hill can demonstrate control, he will get the job as McClellan has already proven his value as a reliever. The team may consider that as best of both worlds, but it all depends on Hill. Very early word is that ...
by brian
January 25th, 2010, 1:31 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Minor League Players
Replies: 3
Views: 788

Re: Minor League Players

We began with birds, with Rob's Orioles report and my Cardinals report the first two up. Comments/questions encouraged.
by brian
January 15th, 2010, 4:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: He'sss Baaackkk!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 471

Re: He'sss Baaackkk!!!

Among other 2009 offensive disappointments:

Jose Reyes
Josh Hamilton
Troy Glaus
Chris Young
Mike Jacobs
Rick Ankiel
Garrett Atkins
by brian
January 10th, 2010, 12:11 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: HOF votes
Replies: 35
Views: 5689

Re: HOF votes

cwk, I am not sure that voters will treat all players from the steroids era like McGwire, who made himself a poster boy. I doubt the voters will go for years not voting for the most worthy players, instead voting in Harold Baines types or no one. It should be interesting...
by brian
January 8th, 2010, 7:56 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: HOF votes
Replies: 35
Views: 5689

Re: HOF votes

I see the most interesting year to be 2013 as Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, and Piazza appear on the ballot for the first time, with the possibility of Bagwell left over from 2011. Do voters ignore the rumors and visual evidence of extreme changes in body size and dimensions, and just vote based on what the...
by brian
January 8th, 2010, 7:45 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Leveraging Mastersball Projections
Replies: 19
Views: 2854

Re: Leveraging Mastersball Projections

Good discussion. The idea of having a summary of other projection systems at hand offers a good reality check. Having said that, I wouldn't become too overconfident with it, not that anyone here is suggesting that. After all, using the Mixed Tout auction as an extreme example, there were 17 players ...
by brian
December 9th, 2009, 1:45 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: The Diamond Exchange is Back
Replies: 3
Views: 757

Re: The Diamond Exchange is Back

Great read as always. Thanks, Rob!
by brian
December 9th, 2009, 1:36 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: What the hell were the Diamondbacks thinking?!
Replies: 6
Views: 612

Re: What the hell were the Diamondbacks thinking?!

Rumors out there that Scherzer is not viewed to be future starting material. I did not take the time to look into whether or not that is founded. I would think that if Granderson could have been corrected to start hitting lefties, it would have been done long ago. His .614 career OPS against LHP is ...
by brian
December 9th, 2009, 1:29 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Twitter: Better than Rotoworld?
Replies: 6
Views: 454

Re: Twitter: Better than Rotoworld?

I would just reinforce one of Todd's concerns mentioned above. Just yesterday, someone initiated a false rumor that the Marlins turned down an offer for Josh Johnson from the Rangers for Smoak and Feliz. It must have been tweeted and re-tweeted 200 times before someone actually checked and debunked ...
by brian
November 18th, 2009, 8:21 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: MERGER DISCUSSION
Replies: 8
Views: 514

Re: MERGER DISCUSSION

It is a pleasure to be joining the team and I look forward to getting to know the members of this community soon.

Brian Walton