Mastersball Fantasy Forum

This forum needed a post, been awhile...

Our league is roughly structured off of the original La Rotisserie rules, AL only, 20 games played eligibility and old school rosters;

2 C, 1B, 3B, CI, 2B, SS, MI, 5 OF, DH (not util, DH), 9 pitchers.

With MLB teams going to fewer and fewer bench bats everyone has a guy or two on the end of their rosters that is brutal, second catchers notwithstanding, so I've been toying with the idea of introducing some options to my league mates;

- Drop Catcher 2 and add a 10th pitcher
- Drop Outfielder 5 and add a 10th pitcher
- Either one of the above but make the extra roster spot a "swing spot" which can be either a hitter or pitcher

We've talked about changing DH to Util however I worry that even depletes the waiver wire another 3-4 guys. Our old school rules force some strategy into the game with the 2nd catcher and the required DH (5 games in season to qualify, which does help after a month).

Am I overthinking it or should we look at ways to improve our game?

(Categories is another post altogether)

Several years ago, AL and NL Tout Wars adapted the third option, making OF5 to be a hitter/pitcher utility.

Yah that's what gave me the idea, however I'm not sure the pros/ cons of it as I've never played with it? Anything you can weigh in on?

It was my idea - I think it's genius.

It's worked fine. Most will use 14H/9P but it's nice to have the spot for another arm when injuries strike.

Alright, that got a good chuckle out of me.

I'll bring it up at the draft for potential 2020 implementation. I like the added strategy of the swing and the opportunities it opens for trading.