American League vs National League

[wagmp67]

What do you think about drafting players from just the AL or from just the NL for a roto leauge team? What are the advantages or the disadvantages in drafting players from just one league?

[San D]

I'm not sure I understand your question. If you're in a mixed league, the AL players on average overall have slightly better counting stats (R and RBI) but its not really worth focusing on. If you're in a NL or AL only league, you end up going very deep with platoon players and fringe starters on your roster.

[Neato Torpedo]

NL West pitchers, AL East hitters. But don't let the league be the deciding factor, Stephen Drew will be better than Jeter.

[wagmp67]

The last time I tried my hand at FBB was five years ago. I remember some points about drafting and playing in roto leagues, but I've lost some of what I have learned. Now I'm educating myself again.

I've noticed that NL pitchers ranked better than AL pitchers? So the AL bats must be that good?

[HOOTIE]

The last time I tried my hand at FBB was five years ago. I remember some points about drafting and playing in roto leagues, but I've lost some of what I have learned. Now I'm educating myself again.

I've noticed that NL pitchers ranked better than AL pitchers? So the AL bats must be that good?

It's because NL pitchers face pitchers, and AL pitchers face the DH. I prefer my sp to be in NL, but i still draft AL sp.

[kab21]

This is the most ridiculous strategy that I've heard of. Great hitters are great hitters regardless of what league they are in. Like wise for pitchers. Nobody avoided Johan Santana when he was in the AL. Likewise nobody avoided Mcab when he was in the NL.

[HOOTIE]

This is the most ridiculous strategy that I've heard of. Great hitters are great hitters regardless of what league they are in. Like wise for pitchers. Nobody avoided Johan Santana when he was in the AL. Likewise nobody avoided Mcab when he was in the NL.

True, but get past the stars, and i will take a NL sp over a AL sp. Last 5 years,

AL era 4.48
NL era 4.35

[kab21]

This is the most ridiculous strategy that I've heard of. Great hitters are great hitters regardless of what league they are in. Like wise for pitchers. Nobody avoided Johan Santana when he was in the AL. Likewise nobody avoided Mcab when he was in the NL.

True, but get past the stars, and i will take a NL sp over a AL sp. Last 5 years,

AL era 4.48
NL era 4.35

I'll take a look at their track record and how you can expect them to perform next season instead of discarding half of the starting pitchers.

[HOOTIE]

This is the most ridiculous strategy that I've heard of. Great hitters are great hitters regardless of what league they are in. Like wise for pitchers. Nobody avoided Johan Santana when he was in the AL. Likewise nobody avoided Mcab when he was in the NL.

True, but get past the stars, and i will take a NL sp over a AL sp. Last 5 years,

AL era 4.48
NL era 4.35

I'll take a look at their track record and how you can expect them to perform next season instead of discarding half of the starting pitchers.

I don't discard them. What i'm saying is this. If 2 sp are close, i side with the NL guy in general. Closers don't matter, since NL closers face pinch hitters, not pitchers.

[AquaMan2342]

This is the most ridiculous strategy that I've heard of. Great hitters are great hitters regardless of what league they are in. Like wise for pitchers. Nobody avoided Johan Santana when he was in the AL. Likewise nobody avoided Mcab when he was in the NL.

It's the guy's second post on this forum. Maybe he doesn't know any better. Give him a break.

I am on board with HOOTIE's pitching idea also.