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by Black Sox
February 13th, 2018, 7:36 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC Help
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Re: CVRC Help

Thanks Todd I redownloaded the file and re ran and now it’s correct. One last question would you adjust any of the catagory weights for a shallow league or leave them all at the default settings? Not really sure how the shallowness of the league might effect HR / SB distribution between players abov...
by Black Sox
February 12th, 2018, 7:58 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC Help
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Re: CVRC Help

Than am I looking at this the wrong way? Based on the worksheet I have 12 SS above replacement yet when I run CVRC there are 30 SS returning positive value. In the OF I have 69 returning positive value. If I remember from previous years when you set the pools wouldn't the 13th ranked SS have at a mi...
by Black Sox
February 12th, 2018, 4:14 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC Help
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

CVRC Help

Todd,

Having the same issue with not being able to force the positions. For my 10 team league the player pool should be

C 20
1B 21
2B 18
3B 19
SS 12
OF 50

Let me know what I'll need to do to get proper values. Thanks in advance for your help.

Steve
by Black Sox
April 2nd, 2015, 11:06 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Hector Olivera
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

Re: Hector Olivera

I've followed him pretty closely and he used to be a target of mine. As long as he's healthy he'll be promoted at some point this season, but instead of 4/5 months of stats its looking like 2/3 months unless an injury opens up a spot sooner. The fact that his path to playing time is blocked by H.Ken...
by Black Sox
March 14th, 2015, 11:22 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC Slow Draft - How did I do?
Replies: 4
Views: 1568

Re: NFBC Slow Draft - How did I do?

Respect your opinion Todd hopefully your wrong. I do agree my SP base is weak. My plan is to pick my spots with my 4/5 SP and start RP when they have poor matchups. I just need to make sure I watch my total innings. As for my hitting if it stays healthy I like it a lot when I look around at some of ...
by Black Sox
March 14th, 2015, 10:02 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC Slow Draft - How did I do?
Replies: 4
Views: 1568

NFBC Slow Draft - How did I do?

This was my first slow draft and first time playing in the NFBC. I under estimated how fast pitching would go but I feel like I did good enough to mix and match as the season goes along. Guess we'll see. Any comments greatly appreciated C Vogt, S. Perez, S. Joseph, C. Kratz, E O'Brien, P. 1B Abreu, ...
by Black Sox
February 27th, 2015, 7:59 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC Slow Draft Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2389

Re: NFBC Slow Draft Advice

Your prob right Todd, I was hoping to have a little bit better foundation but I'm still hopeful with enough depth I can give myself enough options on a week to week basis. At this point it's all I can really hope for. :lol: thanks for your input. Any advice other than to continue to hammer SP in the...
by Black Sox
February 27th, 2015, 12:43 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC Slow Draft Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2389

Re: NFBC Slow Draft Advice

I probably have waited a little long for 2B but I felt like the choices vs the SP at the same spot made more sense to grab SP especially since my top SP is Ross. My plan all along is to mix and match at SP anyways so I will continue to go heavy. At C you normally have your 2nd one by rd 15?? Only on...
by Black Sox
February 27th, 2015, 10:56 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC Slow Draft Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 2389

NFBC Slow Draft Advice

This is my first time playing in the NFBC. I'm currently in round 15 just looking for some opinions on my draft so far and areas of focus. My strategy going in was to wait on SP and 2B and build a solid foundation in hitting. Pay for 2 2nd tier closers and speculate on the rest. My plan wasn't to ta...
by Black Sox
July 11th, 2013, 1:17 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Matt Kemp
Replies: 10
Views: 7584

Re: Matt Kemp

Thanks for the responses. The trade was Hamels for Kemp so I passed on it. Question - who do people feel are some good bets to rebound and have big 2nd half's. I'm stuck in 3/4 place and I'm going to need a big 2nd 1/2 if I want a chance at winning. It's a 10 team 5x5 mix non keeper. I'm about 9 pts...
by Black Sox
July 8th, 2013, 10:52 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Matt Kemp
Replies: 10
Views: 7584

Matt Kemp

Got offered M kemp in a trade. Just wondering what people think of his prospects for the rest of this year and if he's a good target in trade. Was encouraged by the fact he's been running and hit the 2 HR, but I'm also afraid I'm buying damaged goods who won't ever be right this year.
by Black Sox
May 9th, 2013, 4:10 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Allen Webster
Replies: 7
Views: 2583

Re: Allen Webster

1.2 innings 6 hits 8 ER 3 W 2 K's As they say that's NOT what we were looking for. No less of a prospect, but I was hopeful he might take the job and run with it.
by Black Sox
May 9th, 2013, 4:06 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My Main Event Squad
Replies: 1
Views: 1676

Re: My Main Event Squad

Funny to look at this team now that we've had 6 weeks worth of games. The Harvey & McClouth pick really stand out. How are you faring so far?
by Black Sox
May 9th, 2013, 4:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: RA Dickey
Replies: 0
Views: 3002

RA Dickey

Can someone please explain to me what Toronto is doing. Can't understand why they won't rest him and get him healthy instead of letting him get smacked around start after start. I've heard some people speculate it's due to lack of SP depth but to me that's just foolish. Better to lose the battle and...
by Black Sox
April 29th, 2013, 3:14 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: C.Hamels for M.Harvey
Replies: 9
Views: 2224

Re: C.Hamels for M.Harvey

Thanks for the advice Perry I took the deal. I almost accepted Hamels for Harvey straight up getting Ryu tips the trade way in my favor.
by Black Sox
April 29th, 2013, 2:11 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: C.Hamels for M.Harvey
Replies: 9
Views: 2224

Re: C.Hamels for M.Harvey

Guy upped the offer to include Ryu. So I'd get Ryu & Hamels for Harvey.

I also have an offer of D.Pedroia for Harvey & A.Cabrera. My team is last in BA right now. It's the same owner, tried to get him to include Ryu in 2nd deal and he refused.

Thoughts...
by Black Sox
April 28th, 2013, 11:58 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: C.Hamels for M.Harvey
Replies: 9
Views: 2224

Re: C.Hamels for M.Harvey

Didn't Ubaldo win the cy young? Like I said this is for this year only.
by Black Sox
April 26th, 2013, 3:09 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: C.Hamels for M.Harvey
Replies: 9
Views: 2224

C.Hamels for M.Harvey

Got offered this trade in my 5x5 Mix redraft. I turned it down. Am i wrong? Should I be selling high on Harvey and get a top 10 pre season pitcher for a later round pick? Part of me feels like Harvey is having a special season, was miss forecasted in the pre season. While I think Hamels will have a ...
by Black Sox
February 28th, 2013, 2:18 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Pitcher selection NFBC satellite first ten rounds
Replies: 9
Views: 3975

Re: Pitcher selection NFBC satellite first ten rounds

It's not when but who. My process is "draft the pitcher, not the round." I tier the pitchers by ERA/ratio. I decide what I want my final ERA/WHIP to be I map out several paths to get there such as 1 from T1, 1 from T3, 2 from T4... 2 from T2, 1 from T3, 1 from T4... 1 from T2, 2 from T3, ...
by Black Sox
February 18th, 2013, 8:32 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ryan Braun
Replies: 18
Views: 16334

Re: Ryan Braun

If it's me I throw out Verlander first and see where the bar gets set. If you feel the going rate is market value then lock him up. I understand what your saying you want an ace, once Verlander goes for let's say $38 I'd be pretty confident the next ace up is going between $35-$37, the only chance a...
by Black Sox
February 10th, 2013, 5:37 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

In 2009 he went for .281 33 113 100 9 that's pretty close to 1st round value to me.
Then in 2011 in 133 games he goes for .244 31 99 78 3. (he's a career .276 hitter )

Add all of this to the fact he just turned 27, and you start to see why people would invest.
by Black Sox
February 7th, 2013, 10:32 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

I have sympathy for your stance on Longoria although if he stays healthy for a whole year he would produce first round numbers but you might be the only one I know of who wouldn't take McCutchen in the first - typically he is going at 1.05 or 1.06 in money league drafts. Why are you down on him? Lo...
by Black Sox
January 16th, 2013, 12:19 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: The Nats??? THE NATS???
Replies: 12
Views: 2131

Re: The Nats??? THE NATS???

Found this on MLB.com. Sign and trades ARE allowed however the report talks more about the player re signing with his original team and then being traded and does not address being signed by a new team and then traded. However having read the article there does not seem to be anything right now prev...
by Black Sox
January 16th, 2013, 9:01 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: The Nats??? THE NATS???
Replies: 12
Views: 2131

Re: The Nats??? THE NATS???

While I dont agree with the move due to the loss of pick & draft $$, I understand it. It's been stated before that the owner of the team is of an advanced age and has stated his desire for a championship before he passes. I think the Nats are going for it and figure this just gives them a 2 way ...
by Black Sox
January 13th, 2013, 12:55 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks

This dicussion also got me thinking. Would there be any value in continually running the CVRC and clearing out players as they are drafted to continually get the available players value in relation to whats left in the draft pool? While it won't give you their value as it relates to your team I woul...
by Black Sox
January 13th, 2013, 11:51 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Re: Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks

Todd/ Perry Thanks for the response. I understand a little better what you mean. I think I need to play with the catagory weights more to match up better with my player values and how I draft. Some results from different cat weights ( I moved SB down to .50 for all variations ) Cat weight was left a...
by Black Sox
January 13th, 2013, 10:30 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Cheat Sheets vs CVRC ranks

Todd Been thinking about this and wondering about properly using the CVRC tool to create my cheat sheets. The problem is that when you review the values they don't make match up to what I would consider a realistic draft sheet. Let me start by saying that I agree with the projections being used ( we...
by Black Sox
January 12th, 2013, 9:58 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: pitching advice and translating to pitcher CVRC
Replies: 3
Views: 1765

Re: pitching advice and translating to pitcher CVRC

Was on another site and was reading an article about streaming and the author suggested something that to me was really smart and really simple. He googles the vegas odds for the coming weeks games and compares it to his choices for streaming. Pretty smart considering all the variables that vegas lo...
by Black Sox
January 11th, 2013, 5:06 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: J.Upton
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Re: J.Upton

I was just being sarcastic. I like Upton and was happy he exercised his right to refuse to go to Seattle where I think there would be less chance of him reaching his full potential. After Beltre left LA and went to Sea everyone starts saying "what's wrong with Beltre?" leaves Sea and spend...
by Black Sox
January 11th, 2013, 5:02 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Well we have to agree to disagree - frankly the first tier talent level is so deep that I understand those who if they can't get a Top 3 or Top 4 pick wanting to draft from the last spot and have first pick in the 2nd and all even rounds I actually think we agree. I think it's more of a glass 1/2 f...
by Black Sox
January 11th, 2013, 2:14 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: REBOUNDERS
Replies: 1
Views: 2937

Re: REBOUNDERS

My thoughts..... Tim Lincecum - I like him to rebound maybe not Cy Young but upper tier SP Adrian Gonzales - Not who I thought he was which was an elite 1B with the loss of power he's now a step below Dan Uggla - I loved him last year and I'm avoiding him this year Roy Halladay - I don't see it. In ...
by Black Sox
January 10th, 2013, 7:45 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Perry, So where would u draft him? At 5/6? Over Kemp, Cargo, Pujols, Votto, Fielder? Interesting question ... Is Rihanna in the picture? Are you worried about Kemp missing time this year? Is this the safe pick or boom/bust pick? At 1.05 personally I would take McCutchen over Kemp ... but it's close...
by Black Sox
January 10th, 2013, 7:37 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: J.Upton
Replies: 7
Views: 1576

J.Upton

Diamondbacks | Justin Upton rejects trade Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:31:39 -0800 The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a deal with the Seattle Mariners that would have sent OF Justin Upton to the Mariners, but Upton rejected the trade since the Mariners were on his no-trade list. The Diamondbacks would have r...
by Black Sox
January 10th, 2013, 2:08 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Perry,

So where would u draft him? At 5/6? Over Kemp, Cargo, Pujols, Votto, Fielder?
by Black Sox
January 10th, 2013, 12:11 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Todd Wouldn't the pick then at 5/6 be Cargo or Kemp? Cargo just seems more stable and I feel like his upside is the same as McCutchen. Cargo does get nicked up but he put up similar numbers to McCutchen with less games played. For my money I'd also rather a Rockie vs Pirate. I'm a little scared by K...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 8:26 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Well at least you got Phillips :lol: Ever considered what you'll do when he retires :o What does your staff look like? Also I've heard you reccomend you roster 24 P in this format, what's the breakdown of SP vs RP ? also are you rostering MR or is the focus on SP & Closers? Is your starting line...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 8:08 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Well your certainly not playing it safe. Not sure I would have gone Upton there but if he rebounds wow that's quite a lot of counting stats you rostered early! Not sure why I'm not as high on Upton rebounding ( going into last year I thought he'd return 1st round value ) yet I plan on being all over...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 7:52 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

:lol: oh ok I guess I'm making your point ( that's pretty funny )
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 7:48 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

32? What a maroon. I'd sure like to be in a league with that asstard 8-) Will you still be making fun if his 3rd round pick goes for .300 20 71 100 45 ??? I mean quite honestly 34 SB seems low if you belive he'll be healthy, which with 600 AB your projecting a full season. Also the person taking El...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 2:07 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

While it doesn't surprise me he's going that high it won't be to me. I mean a .375 BABIP screams good fortune. If his BA falls to around .290 he's a 2nd round pick. I mean I understand that he's grown as a player but the more you really look at his numbers vs past years.... Year BA BABIP FB% HR/FB 2...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 12:42 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: PIT CRVC baselines
Replies: 4
Views: 4565

Re: PIT CRVC baselines

Todd, Any advantage to maybe in putting the ratios of let's say the 6th place team of a 12 team league. The thinking being that it would push up the values a little more of upper level pitchers or is this just not needed? Thinking that if the goal is aprox 3rd place in each catagory that players bel...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 12:32 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Re: Top 12

Top 12 from JBL draft that Todd and I wrote up earlier R. Braun M. Cabrera Trout Cano McCutchen Pujols Fielder Kemp Bautista C. Gonzalez Votto Longoria I'd want no part of mccutchen or longoria as a 1st round pick. Bautista is a tough one since there is a real chance his wrist injury could sap some...
by Black Sox
January 8th, 2013, 11:45 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Top 12
Replies: 35
Views: 13483

Top 12

Just wondering people's top 12 for this year. I've never had this much trouble coming up with a top 12 ( I mean after miggy braun trout cano I'm struggling ). Just looking for other opinions, really feel like there are a lot of ? marks after the top 4 go off the board. Really feel getting an earlier...
by Black Sox
December 21st, 2012, 4:05 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Napoli a Red Sox
Replies: 12
Views: 2499

Re: Mike Napoli a Red Sox

I belive it's Ken Rosenthal is reporting it's an issue with his hip. He said it's what caused Seattle & Texas to back away. They are attempting to re work the contract since the Red Sox don't belive in insurance policies and instead focus on writing launguage into the contract that protects the ...
by Black Sox
June 12th, 2012, 2:56 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Paging Todd Zola
Replies: 3
Views: 582

Re: Paging Todd Zola

I probably would have gone the PM route but that's just me :lol:

I'm going to assume that running a website, working for ESPN and managing his teams probably take on a higher priority than deciding how to run your team. Just a guess though :D

Sorry couldn't resist.
by Black Sox
May 4th, 2012, 3:00 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs
Replies: 26
Views: 2918

Re: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs

It might for others, but not for me. With your list of closers it looks like u waited this year ( good strategy considering all the turn over ) so for me I'd try to hit the home run rather than just get by. I mean if Balfour & Downs are still available now they should be there later when we get ...
by Black Sox
May 4th, 2012, 2:18 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs
Replies: 26
Views: 2918

Re: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs

Robertson and it's not even close. Skills are elite unlike the other two, and I'd gamble he's a top 10 closer rest of the way. Balfour might lose his job via trade and I don't think Downs keeps the job long term. If I had to rank them... Except that Robertson doesn't have a gig by himself right now...
by Black Sox
May 4th, 2012, 1:31 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs
Replies: 26
Views: 2918

Re: Pick one - Balfour,Robertson,Downs

Robertson and it's not even close. Skills are elite unlike the other two, and I'd gamble he's a top 10 closer rest of the way. Balfour might lose his job via trade and I don't think Downs keeps the job long term. If I had to rank them...

Robertson Balfour Downs
by Black Sox
April 20th, 2012, 11:48 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: C.Maybin
Replies: 3
Views: 529

C.Maybin

Is C.Maybin a good buy low candidate? Just wondering if he is a good buy low or if maybe he was overvalued in the pre season. Just wondering what others think and if he's someone they would target. In my league I'd be looking to deal Willingham for him. Its a 10 team mix.
by Black Sox
April 19th, 2012, 12:53 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Harper vs Trout
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: Harper vs Trout

Thanks guys for the advice. Todd- I understand your point but we have 6 man benches so in my mind either one of these players is more valuable than what's avaiable on the wire. It's also a shallow league ( 10 team mix) so my feeling is the type of players avaiable will always be there. Also guys in ...
by Black Sox
April 19th, 2012, 10:13 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Harper vs Trout
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Harper vs Trout

Looking for people's opinion. I only have room to stash 1. I drafted Harper and he is currently on my bench, however Trout is avaialble as a FA. Which player would I be better off having for this year only? Trout looks more MLB ready but Harper looks to have a clearer path to playing time. Thoughts?
by Black Sox
April 16th, 2012, 12:09 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Romo or Casilla - need decision in an hour
Replies: 12
Views: 1927

Re: Romo or Casilla - need decision in an hour

Hope I'm wrong, but based on the usage last night it sure looks like it's Romo's gig. I blew $325 in FAAB in the suscriber league but was able to roster both in another league. Glad i did.
by Black Sox
April 15th, 2012, 8:33 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Josh Johnson
Replies: 7
Views: 880

Re: Josh Johnson

Well for my sake I hope you wrong this time :lol: I will say it was a long layoff and he looked good in spring training and he's insisting there is no soreness or pain so it's reasonable to hope this is mechanical and can be straighted out. I guess we'll see. In my case I can live with losing Melky ...
by Black Sox
April 15th, 2012, 12:30 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Romo or Casilla - need decision in an hour
Replies: 12
Views: 1927

Re: Romo or Casilla - need decision in an hour

1. Casilla 2. Rodriguez 3. Romo 4. Lidge While everyone assumes it will be Casilla it is still just a guess. In my one league I had the space I grabbed both last night just in case. I think Rodriguez is the better pitcher and will supplant Lidge sooner rather than later. If i was desperate for saves...
by Black Sox
April 13th, 2012, 11:56 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: add lorenzo cain to drop who?
Replies: 5
Views: 691

Re: add lorenzo cain to drop who?

Problem with waiting is others won't. IMO I don't think at the end of the day I'd sit back and regret that I "lost" Reddick. I'd simply move on. It's a low cost/risk high reward move.
by Black Sox
April 13th, 2012, 11:52 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Blockbuster - advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 1318

Re: Blockbuster - advice needed

I'd make the deal, and for me it's not that close.
by Black Sox
April 13th, 2012, 11:50 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Trade help
Replies: 16
Views: 1257

Re: Trade help

Agreed
by Black Sox
April 13th, 2012, 11:48 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Josh Johnson
Replies: 7
Views: 880

Re: Josh Johnson

Here's all I can say.... 1. Everything I've heard ( I live down here ) and read is that his arm/shoulder is fine and this is a control issue that he feels will work itself out the more he pitches. 2. I just traded for him. In my 10 team mix I traded Melky for him straight up. I'm happy with the deal...
by Black Sox
April 12th, 2012, 8:05 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Should I consider this?
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Re: Should I consider this?

Heyward is not going to ever be in a platoon situation. He played everyday with one good shoulder last year, so I see no reason that will change. You have Willingham at UT so if an OF goes down your covered. I'd stand pat.
by Black Sox
April 12th, 2012, 10:09 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: add lorenzo cain to drop who?
Replies: 5
Views: 691

Re: add lorenzo cain to drop who?

I'd drop Reddick for Cain. I'd rather Cain's upside.
by Black Sox
March 29th, 2012, 9:59 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

Yes Hosmer being available was due to CBS default ranks and no one jumping and grabbing him. In my league almost everyone waits on SP so I was able to get a little better staff than I reasonably should. My OF is def weak but that was the plan going in. I like the team and it's a solid base to start ...
by Black Sox
March 27th, 2012, 10:49 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

Ok here it is..... Think I did pretty good. Picking #8. Round picked in ( ) C M.Weiters (9) C W.Ramos (21) 1b A Gonzalez (1) 2b Uggla (5) SS Hanley (2) 3B Zimmerman (4) MI E.Aybar (14) CI E.Hosmer (8) UT Goldschmidt (27) OF B.Upton (10) OF Ichiro (11) OF C.Hart (13) OF Melky (17) OF M.Joyce (22) Ben...
by Black Sox
March 26th, 2012, 12:44 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

Well I got my 10 team draft on Tues night. Already got my pick ( #8 ) I'll post my team tommorow and you can let me know how I did.
by Black Sox
March 23rd, 2012, 9:31 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: 2012 OUTFIELD CONSENSUS RANKINGS
Replies: 2
Views: 644

Re: 2012 OUTFIELD CONSENSUS RANKINGS

1. Kemp 2. Braun 3. Upton 4. Ellsbury 5. Cargo -------------------------- 6. Granderson 7. Holliday 8. Stanton 9. McCutchen --------------------------- 10. Hamilton 11. Bruce 12. Pence Mid Tier OF ( this isn't an exact rank as it is personal preference, as an example I don't like Werth/Crawford/C.Yo...
by Black Sox
March 23rd, 2012, 9:18 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: 2012 FIRST BASEMEN CONSENSUS RANKINGS
Replies: 7
Views: 3714

Re: 2012 FIRST BASEMEN CONSENSUS RANKINGS

1. Miggy 2. Pujols 3. A Gon - Elite BA guy. I'd still take what he did last year and be happy. Think it gets better 4. Votto - He's great but not better than A Gon ---------------------------------------- 5. Fielder - I'm avoiding him, look at what Miggy did his 1st time in AL 6. Tex - I think he ra...
by Black Sox
March 19th, 2012, 2:21 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

I understand your thinking and it's a well thought out plan.

As for the starters I don't have in my top 25....

Hanson - I truly belive his arm is going to fall off
Carpenter- Already hurting
Zimmerman / Hudson - Just missed but we are prob quibbling
by Black Sox
March 19th, 2012, 9:12 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

I didn't mean to imply that your strategy can't or won't work, just commenting on the risk associated with it. My opinion on the matter has been tainted by the prep work I've been doing for my upcoming draft. In my recent mocks I've been grabbing 2/4 starters from my top tiers in the first 10 rounds...
by Black Sox
March 18th, 2012, 7:34 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: My 10 Team Mix Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 1483

Re: My 10 Team Mix Squad

Think your weak at UT and SP. I like some of your pitcher picks it's just you need all of them to hit to be succesful. I'm sure if you look at some of the other teams you'll see what I mean. I had to adjust my strategy this year and start taking a few more pitchers from my upper tiers and stop hopin...
by Black Sox
March 16th, 2012, 8:03 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Tiers of Starting Pitching 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 6460

Re: Tiers of Starting Pitching 2012

Thanks for the suggestion and link. I'll take a look at that site. There is just so much information out there today that I try to pick and choose from those whose work I respect and come to rely on. That's why I keep coming back to this site. FYI, Paul posted his tiers on his website... http://pau...
by Black Sox
February 23rd, 2012, 6:02 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Braun WINS appeal
Replies: 17
Views: 4324

Re: Braun WINS appeal

If the syringe doesn't fit, you ,must acquit!!

That's great news, it's nice to have someone claim to be innocent and be telling the truth!
by Black Sox
February 20th, 2012, 2:32 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

CBS's default ranks for SP in the top 20 are....

Halladay - (5)
Kershaw - (6)
Verlander - (9)
Lee - (10)
Felix - (20)

All I know is the more SP drafted in Rd 1/2 the better..... for me, LOL.
by Black Sox
February 20th, 2012, 1:54 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

Here's how.... ( again like I said I don't like this to occur in a real $$ league, but I would have been just as happy starting my team Miggy/Kinsler/Wright which I've been able to do in more than a few mocks ) 1. Miggy 2. Bautista 3. Pujols 4. Kemp 5. Tulo 6. Halladay 7. Kershaw 8. Verlander 9. Fie...
by Black Sox
February 20th, 2012, 12:50 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

Here's a recent 10 team draft I did, it's a free league so it's a step above a mock but not by much. I've found people put in a little more effort than just a mock, so I like them for the practice. One note is CBS default ranks are SP heavy the first few rounds so I think it inflates SP causing hitt...
by Black Sox
February 17th, 2012, 11:03 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Yahoo League questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: Yahoo League questions

Mike, Couple of ideas don't know that they really help. Non sarcastic answer - You would need to use/pay for the commish feature on a stat's site, no site I know of will allow you to have that many customizable catagories for free. Even though you won't be able to duplicate the league, I'd still set...
by Black Sox
February 15th, 2012, 1:37 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: 10 Team Mix Leagues
Replies: 0
Views: 640

10 Team Mix Leagues

This has been discussed in another thread, just wondering if there are others on the site that play this format and want to comment on the player pool as it relates to 10 team mix. The dynamics of shallow leagues like this are completly different than an AL/NL Only or NFBC. Most posts on this site s...
by Black Sox
February 15th, 2012, 1:29 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

FWIW Kimbrel, Storen, Papelbon and Axford had all been taken. Available Hitters: Maybin, Kendrick, Avila, Heywood, Suzuki, Berkman, Montero, Weiters, Butler Available Pitchers: Pineda, Hellickson, Wainwright, Cueto, Gio, Brian wilson, Garza, M Moore, Carpenter, Valverde I stand corrected then, the ...
by Black Sox
February 14th, 2012, 6:02 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

I'm going to disagree with the Mo comment, though obviously everything is contextual. Yes, saves are available all the time in season, especially in 10 team leagues. And yes, there are a clusterfrick of volatile situations again this season. but... Closers do more than get saves. Especially in a le...
by Black Sox
February 14th, 2012, 1:45 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Would you take this team to battle?
Replies: 34
Views: 1796

Re: Would you take this team to battle?

I mostly play 10 team mix and in my opinion your pitching is weak. However it can also depend on your strategy and preference. Since the league is so shallow you can stream and work the wire and "find" some pitching. For me I like to load up on hitting early by round 10 i'll have 8 hitters...
by Black Sox
January 30th, 2012, 8:56 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: mastersdraft screen problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1783

Re: mastersdraft screen problem

For the invalid token problem, I get the same thing. The only way I have found to get around it is to log into my account in the forums. After logging in hit on the return to masterball in the upper right corner and you will stay logged in. Hope that helps.
by Black Sox
January 26th, 2012, 2:31 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Taking pitchers early
Replies: 9
Views: 2401

Re: Taking pitchers early

Reguarding SP being more injury prone, one thing I would say is a SP has lot less opportunities to help your team vs a position player when comparing 30-35 starts vs 600-700 PA. It's the difference in a 15 day DL stint between 2/3 starts vs 40/50 PA. I still subscribe to the theory of grabbing hitte...
by Black Sox
December 29th, 2011, 8:45 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC SLOW DRAFT
Replies: 26
Views: 4972

Re: NFBC SLOW DRAFT

Round 2 - Victor Martinez McCutchen, Stanton, Verlander, Wright, Beltre available. I chose Martinez for a few reasons. 1. As you can tell from 1st 2 picks, I like taking thin positions when everything else is equal, which I thought it was. 2. In a slow draft with no FAAB, I place a high premium on ...
by Black Sox
December 28th, 2011, 7:08 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox

As a Red Sox fan I really hope they don't move either one. I see Joba all over again. Hoping they make a deal for Garza don't see why the deal can't be 1 top pospect ( Middlebrook + what the Cubs already owe the Sox ) for Garza. Just my 2 cents.
by Black Sox
December 22nd, 2011, 8:36 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: NFBC SLOW DRAFT
Replies: 26
Views: 4972

Re: NFBC SLOW DRAFT

Good Luck Mark. I'm really intrested to see how it goes, the more I've been reading about the slow drafts, the more I like the idea. My only hesitation has been I'm just not ready to draft this early. Best of luck though!
by Black Sox
May 28th, 2011, 12:22 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Heyward Trade Opinion
Replies: 6
Views: 547

Re: Heyward Trade Opinion

He won't do Hosmer for Heyward. When I say on the merits I mean in a vacuum. It's early enough and I'm already in 1st place so I'm still just looking to acquire talent. Hosmer is a chip right now that I'm not willing to spend just for a small upgrade at OF ( which if people don't think Heyward will ...
by Black Sox
May 27th, 2011, 2:25 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Heyward Trade Opinion
Replies: 6
Views: 547

Re: Heyward Trade Opinion

Sorry :oops: Tried to keep the post short. Redraft CBS 5x5 Mix Standard Roster with 6 Bench spots. One of the reasons I didn't give more info is that I want the trade judged just on the merits. Right now I can't play Hosmer so he sits on my bench. However I think he can be a top 10 1B for the rest o...
by Black Sox
May 27th, 2011, 12:30 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Heyward Trade Opinion
Replies: 6
Views: 547

Heyward Trade Opinion

Got an offer in my 10 team mix I give Ortiz & Hosmer I get Heyward & Abreu. What are people's thoughts on Heyward. Good buy low, or risky play? The other owner might consider this.... I give Bucholtz & Hosmer I get Heyward & Danks. Should I push for this deal? I'm worried about Dank'...
by Black Sox
May 27th, 2011, 12:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Chone Figgins vs Eric Young Jr
Replies: 2
Views: 237

Re: Chone Figgins vs Eric Young Jr

Thanks Perry. I think I had beer googles on, not rosy glasses. :lol: Oh well. Thanks for the advice.
by Black Sox
May 27th, 2011, 6:32 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Chone Figgins vs Eric Young Jr
Replies: 2
Views: 237

Chone Figgins vs Eric Young Jr

Just wondering peoples opinion. I was in the camp before the season started that he would "rebound" hit around .280 - .290 with 40+ SB. Am I fooling myself? Should I move on? Looking at E.Young now that he just got called up. Who would you rather have rest of the year?
by Black Sox
April 29th, 2011, 4:54 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Need a boost - make a trade. I did
Replies: 1
Views: 383

Re: Need a boost - make a trade. I did

I'm tied for first in my 10 team mix but when another owner was looking to deal Hanley I pounced. I traded M.Stanton/C.Beltran/I.Desmond/D.Storen/J.Sheilds for Hanley/R.Rayburn/R.Roberts. The fact I was able to hold onto Either/Stubbs/Haren/Hanson makes this deal even sweeter.
by Black Sox
April 22nd, 2011, 11:59 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Todd's Trade Veto Article
Replies: 18
Views: 10304

Re: Todd's Trade Veto Article

Trade Veto's are a hot button topic and many people have some strong opinions on the subject. I've used the veto button for many different reasons, and have had many people share their views on how they use them also, they include 1. Stop an "unfair" trade - The biggest problem I've found ...
by Black Sox
April 11th, 2011, 7:45 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Feuntes/Bailey
Replies: 3
Views: 305

Re: Feuntes/Bailey

IMO the only chance Fuentes has of holding onto the job is if Bailey suffers another injury. It's Bailey's job when he returns. Last I heard Bailey was long tossing so with no set backs a few weeks sounds about right. Since he's a RP he has less arm strength and # of pitches to build up too making h...
by Black Sox
April 5th, 2011, 6:16 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Britton vs McDonald
Replies: 4
Views: 355

Re: Britton vs McDonald

Thanks Ryan. I figured I was only going to spot start either one which is why I was less concerned with Britton residing in the AL East. Figured BAL would afford him more wins, but I agree McDonald is prob the better prospect for this year. He was good down the stretch last year.
by Black Sox
April 5th, 2011, 6:13 am
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Need saves, and advice!!
Replies: 5
Views: 590

Re: Need saves, and advice!!

If it were me, I'd roll the dice and make the deal. IMO if Bailey is fully cleared I'm not so sure the other owner makes the deal. You know your league better, if you can wait and be confident you'll still be able to make it then hold off.
by Black Sox
April 4th, 2011, 1:51 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Britton vs McDonald
Replies: 4
Views: 355

Britton vs McDonald

Mixed League Re Draft. Just wondering who people would prefer for this year only.
by Black Sox
March 28th, 2011, 7:03 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Ryan Carey's NFBC DP Live Team
Replies: 22
Views: 3318

Re: Ryan Carey's NFBC DP Live Team

Love the draft Ryan and the commentary. Love hearing your thoughts on why you did what you did. Just not a big fan of the Phillips or Jeter picks. Read this on CNNSI and I think it really capsuls why I'm so down on Phillips..... Brandon Phillips (ADP: 34.78, Expert ADP: 35.1) -- There's an episode o...
by Black Sox
March 28th, 2011, 3:36 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Napoli owners - be advised
Replies: 6
Views: 634

Re: Napoli owners - be advised

Good Point. But if you were expecting some massive breakout.... I can't help you there :D
by Black Sox
March 28th, 2011, 3:30 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Trading Draft Picks
Replies: 3
Views: 755

Re: Trading Draft Picks

Yes it is.
by Black Sox
March 28th, 2011, 1:44 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Trading Draft Picks
Replies: 3
Views: 755

Trading Draft Picks

Looking for people's thoughts on this...

10 Team 5x5 Mix

Offer

I deal pick 3.3 & 29.3 for 3.8 & 18.3.

Other owner really wants to move up in the 3rd round, what do other people think of this deal?
by Black Sox
March 28th, 2011, 12:21 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Napoli owners - be advised
Replies: 6
Views: 634

Re: Napoli owners - be advised

I'm not worried either. Napoli only needs 350-380 AB to return value, so I'm not worried. Anything more than that is just gravey in my mind.
by Black Sox
March 11th, 2011, 9:34 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Keeper league draft strategy
Replies: 5
Views: 1097

Re: Keeper league draft strategy

If I were you I'd be focused on Stubbs, Rasmus & Alvarez. I'd be focused on getting as much young talent as possible. I'd also focus on hitters more than pitchers. Haren does nothing for you. By the time your ready to contend it won't be with someone like Haren, just my opinion.