It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
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- JakeYonkel
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It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Yes yes... football's over, it's time.
I just registered the league and sent invites to anybody who was in last year.
Yahoo league ID # 144087
Password is "sludge" naturally
Couple changes this year and if you're not down with 'em, then we can put 'em back.
1) I made a max move number of 80 for the whole season. I recall there being complaints last year. I play in a 12 team league every year and 80 is a real good number. If you want more, or to abolish it altogether, let me know.
2) Changed some stat categories. I took out batting average since on-base percentage is sort of more complete. In it's place I added the "Quality Start" for pitchers. Which basically means at least 6 innings and 3 runs or less. That way if your closer blows a well-pitched game for your starting pitcher, he won't get the Win, but he'll still get a QS.
Thoughts, opinions, any other suggestions? Let me know.
I just registered the league and sent invites to anybody who was in last year.
Yahoo league ID # 144087
Password is "sludge" naturally
Couple changes this year and if you're not down with 'em, then we can put 'em back.
1) I made a max move number of 80 for the whole season. I recall there being complaints last year. I play in a 12 team league every year and 80 is a real good number. If you want more, or to abolish it altogether, let me know.
2) Changed some stat categories. I took out batting average since on-base percentage is sort of more complete. In it's place I added the "Quality Start" for pitchers. Which basically means at least 6 innings and 3 runs or less. That way if your closer blows a well-pitched game for your starting pitcher, he won't get the Win, but he'll still get a QS.
Thoughts, opinions, any other suggestions? Let me know.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Defending champ is back to prove Canadians can kick ass at more than just hockey! Thanks for setting up the league Jake.
I like the changes. I've taken full advantage of having no cap on moves the last few years, so I look forward to proving myself in a more "restrictive" league.
I like the quality start stat and am pretty indifferent about batting average coming out. I would like to see an odd number of stats though - less ties (assuming all categories are won by someone).
I like the changes. I've taken full advantage of having no cap on moves the last few years, so I look forward to proving myself in a more "restrictive" league.
I like the quality start stat and am pretty indifferent about batting average coming out. I would like to see an odd number of stats though - less ties (assuming all categories are won by someone).
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Still 11 stats - just shifted one from offense to pitching.
Runs
HR
RBI
SB
OBP
W
K
ERA
WHIP
S
QS
Runs
HR
RBI
SB
OBP
W
K
ERA
WHIP
S
QS
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You forgot saves.JakeYonkel wrote:Still 11 stats - just shifted one from offense to pitching.
Runs
HR
RBI
SB
OBP
W
K
ERA
WHIP
QS
If that's the case - I'm down with it. Now lets fill our 16 slots and set a date.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Awesome.
Hey PKOS.......revenge.
Hey PKOS.......revenge.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
You're right. Anyway yeah, it's 11 categories.WOLF wrote:You forgot saves.
If that's the case - I'm down with it. Now lets fill our 16 slots and set a date.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
I'm in...
Moggio wrote:You see, the problem with you is that you act like I have no credibility or something.
PhoenixFlames wrote:AVATAR made 2.7 billion which (maths) is close to 3 x million millions!!!!!!
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Jake, it's not letting me sign up, I keep getting an "invalid team name" error. Can you renew me from your end?
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
The PGA Pros are back for another season of spirited mediocrity. Just like the Indians.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
killeverything wrote:Awesome.
Hey PKOS.......revenge.
Hold your mouth for the war.
HeavyMetalZombie666 wrote:Of course your asshole is going to be sore when you volunteer for an asspounding and not set any boundaries at all.
Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Every year I get excited for fantasy baseball, and start out doing all the shit you should do to have a good team...and then by the AS break my team feels like a chore and I ignore it. This year, I'm going to get a head-start and just not join.
Sorry, folks, you'll have one less team to beat up on at the end of the year!
Sorry, folks, you'll have one less team to beat up on at the end of the year!
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Alright Crud's Crappers.....er Funnelheads Freaks, maybe? None the less I am on board and ready to actually making it to the final round instead of just blowing away the field for the first 3/4 of the season. My last month was not good last year.
Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
I'm back too. I'll give the max moves limit a shot. I'm considering trying a different type of league as well, like a dynasty or auction league or something, just to get some more experience out of the whole thing.
I'm The Miz and will be cycling between wrestling names this year, because that's what I do.
No saves this year?
I'm The Miz and will be cycling between wrestling names this year, because that's what I do.
No saves this year?
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There are, I messed up. I'll edit the post.McGuirk wrote:I'm back too. I'll give the max moves limit a shot. I'm considering trying a different type of league as well, like a dynasty or auction league or something, just to get some more experience out of the whole thing.
I'm The Miz and will be cycling between wrestling names this year, because that's what I do.
No saves this year?
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
If you have room for a n00b count me in...
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
BUMP
We're stalled at 10 entrants. We needed a second league last year, there was so much interest. C'Mon folks!
We're stalled at 10 entrants. We needed a second league last year, there was so much interest. C'Mon folks!
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I've tried but keep getting this when I attempt to register:WOLF wrote:BUMP
We're stalled at 10 entrants. We needed a second league last year, there was so much interest. C'Mon folks!
There was a problem
* The password is incorrect. (Error #109)
* That league is not available. (Error #450)
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I had a problem too..If you have any punctuation in your name, get rid of it. It wouldn't take "Pat's" but accepted "Pats".doctordestructo wrote:I've tried but keep getting this when I attempt to register:WOLF wrote:BUMP
We're stalled at 10 entrants. We needed a second league last year, there was so much interest. C'Mon folks!
There was a problem
* The password is incorrect. (Error #109)
* That league is not available. (Error #450)
HeavyMetalZombie666 wrote:Of course your asshole is going to be sore when you volunteer for an asspounding and not set any boundaries at all.
- JakeYonkel
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Stuck at 12 teams.. c'mon guys.
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Re: It's that time of year... Sludge fantasy baseball!
Tried it once...failed miserably. Blargh, never again!
Fuck sigs.
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Fuck, who's missing? I'm trying to think.JakeYonkel wrote:Stuck at 12 teams.. c'mon guys.
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Sheepmafia is one, I know.
Tincan, Punk, NunoFreak, Yellow Discipline, just by looking at last year's managers real quick.
Tincan, Punk, NunoFreak, Yellow Discipline, just by looking at last year's managers real quick.
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That's who I was thinking of, Sheepmafia. Is he in, or has anyone PM'ed him to let him know it's back on? I think I did last year, because he wasn't posting here anymore.JakeYonkel wrote:Sheepmafia is one, I know.
Tincan, Punk, NunoFreak, Yellow Discipline, just by looking at last year's managers real quick.
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I haven't talked to anybody.
Tinny said above that he's not doing it.
So there are 4 spots left. Worse comes to worse we can roll with 14 or so.
There were 2 leagues last year so I'm just surprised this one isn't even full yet.
Tinny said above that he's not doing it.
So there are 4 spots left. Worse comes to worse we can roll with 14 or so.
There were 2 leagues last year so I'm just surprised this one isn't even full yet.
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I just PM'ed Sheep. So maybe that will be one last space open.JakeYonkel wrote:I haven't talked to anybody.
Tinny said above that he's not doing it.
So there are 4 spots left. Worse comes to worse we can roll with 14 or so.
There were 2 leagues last year so I'm just surprised this one isn't even full yet.
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My friend that plays in my other league thought I should take out Wins if I'm going to use Quality Starts, since it makes the league too pitching-heavy. Thinking about replacing that with SLG %. This will at least give a little bit to power hitters and guys with lots of doubles/triples. Thoughts?
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I like wins better than quality starts. Call me a traditionalist, but I still respect a guy who gives 5 good innings, passes it to a strong bullpen, and gets the win for his team.JakeYonkel wrote:My friend that plays in my other league thought I should take out Wins if I'm going to use Quality Starts, since it makes the league too pitching-heavy. Thinking about replacing that with SLG %. This will at least give a little bit to power hitters and guys with lots of doubles/triples. Thoughts?
There's something un-natural about not having wins in there, IMO.
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I'd keep the wins. I'm not crazy about other stats like Quality Starts, but I can see its importance and how it can influence draft strategy and managing your team closer. However, a QS doesn't always guarantee a win.
And I actually forgot there was no AVG so this is gonna be a very interesting learning curve.
And I actually forgot there was no AVG so this is gonna be a very interesting learning curve.
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OK, I'll keep it as is.
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Here is my thought on the wins debate. I like the fact that your pitcher can go out there, pitch like Gooden on crack, and then a weak ass bullpen comes in and loses his win. He walks out with a killer era and K's, adding to the total, yet gets hosed in the wins stat. That's baseball.
I don't have a problem not having avg for the reason Jake pointed out, but if the goal is to even the statistical sides, I'd vote for dumping quality starts.
I don't have a problem not having avg for the reason Jake pointed out, but if the goal is to even the statistical sides, I'd vote for dumping quality starts.