Fantasy Baseball anyone?

[browniebuck]

I know that many of us are still looking out the window at like a foot of snow (mine is SLOWLY melting), but pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training....so,
Anyone interested in getting into a Fantasy Baseball League on either ESPN or CBSsports? I would like to get 12-20 teams overall and do something a little creative as far as rosters and starting line-ups are concerned (1 person at each position, a 1B/3B, a 2B/SS, a DH, an extra player, 4-6 starting pitchers, 2-4 relief pitchers, and a bench of like 6-10 players).
I have found in previous leagues that they are more interesting when you have more people involved and you have to look deeper to fill out your roster.
If you are interested, reply or send me a PM along with whether you would like ESPN or CBSsports to be the home of the league.

 

[reefaholic33]

I'm in for sure, I have used both sites, either is fine with me. (just not yahoo)

 

[browniebuck]

only one person so far?
I went ahead and created a league on ESPN. I was trying both but the free ESPN league was more flexible with their rosters and their points than the free CBS league.

 

[reefaholic33]

Originally Posted by browniebuck
http:///forum/post/3233746
only one person so far?
I went ahead and created a league on ESPN. I was trying both but the free ESPN league was more flexible with their rosters and their points than the free CBS league.
I know we are already in spring training folks. Is this gonna be a live draft?

 

[browniebuck]

I would like to do a live draft...but if it is just you and me...what fun is that?

 

[stdreb27]

I'll play, I'm glad this got bumped.

 

[reefaholic33]

Originally Posted by browniebuck
http:///forum/post/3234837
I would like to do a live draft...but if it is just you and me...what fun is that?
The season starts april 5th so we should be able to get some people.
And BTW i'm from St. Louis so that means I get Albert right?

 

[browniebuck]

Current thoughts are for a roster total of 33 players, with 25 starters
1 each Catcher, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B
1 Middle Infielder (2B or SS)
1 Corner Infielder (1B or 3B)
1 generic Infielder (any position on the infield)
5 Outfielders
1 Utility player (any position...including DH)
5 Starting Pitchers
4 Relief Pitchers (points are awarded for saves AND for holds)
2 Pitchers (can be starters or relievers)
8 Bench slots
2 DL spots
Scoring would be as follows (unless we can agree on changes)
BATTING
1 point per total base, run, rbi, stolen base, and walk.
-0.5 per caught stealing and strikeout (as a batter)
PITCHING
3 points per inning
8 points per win
4 points per save
1 point per strikeout
2 points per hold
-0.5 per hit allowed, walk issues, or hit batsmen
-4 per loss
-2 per blown save
Any changes suggested? I am open to just about anything. I was planning on a head to head league, unless anyone had any other thoughts...I don't like season long roto leagues, though.
WE NEED MORE PLAYERS!!!

 

[browniebuck]

Originally Posted by reefaholic33
http:///forum/post/3234972
The season starts april 5th so we should be able to get some people.
And BTW i'm from St. Louis so that means I get Albert right?

I will let you select Albert with your first pick....
Albert BELLE!!!!! JOEY JOEY JOEY!!!

 

[reefaholic33]

I think the points are fair, I have only done fantasy baseball once and it was similar, head to head is best IMO, and I still get pujols right?

 

[browniebuck]

Originally Posted by reefaholic33
http:///forum/post/3234975
I think the points are fair, I have only done fantasy baseball once and it was similar, head to head is best IMO, and I still get pujols right?
I will give you Pujols with the first overall pick!
Luis Pujols...career .194 hitter...if that's how you want to use your first pick!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/bas...b/players/841/

 

[browniebuck]

can you guys PM me with an e-mail address so that I can send you the league invite.

 

[browniebuck]

We have 2 confirmed owners and another that I need info from...doesn't sound very interesting at this point....WE NEED MORE OWNERS!!!!

 

[kjr_trig]

I'll play brownie....Pming you my email

 

[reefaholic33]

Sweet we have four now right?

 

[browniebuck]

2 confirmed and 2 more that have been invited. I want to get to at least 12 (prefer at least 16 to make things interesting).

 

[browniebuck]

bump

 

[theclemsonkid]

I'm in too! And I have a business in Canton, so we can host the draft here

 

[browniebuck]

Originally Posted by TheClemsonKid
http:///forum/post/3236558
I'm in too! And I have a business in Canton, so we can host the draft here
I'm not paying for snacks or beer!!!
Send me a PM so that I can send you the league invite.
What type of business do you have down here?

 

[browniebuck]

so far only reefaholic and I are confirmed...two other invites have been sent (kj_trig and stdreb) and I am waiting for Clemsonkid's e-mail for invite...we need at least 5 more owners to make the league happen.