by stevelabny » Wed Nov 12, 2003 6:14 pm
some how i missed that wins were listed. maybe im going blind.
and the positons definately change thing
if you have to have TWO ss and TWO 2b (instead of the usual 1 2b, 1 ss, 1 MI) then you almost have to snag one of the superstar MIs
throwing wins back in the mix, and having 5 starters and 2 closers and no pitching spots that can be either also puts the emphasis back on the starters. yes the ridiculous save % category will still make Gagne ridiculously valuable, the other great closers can always have an off year (see Foulke in 2002)
Luckily for you , you already have the best starting pitcher in the game. Thats a HUGE advantage.
heres my new opinion:
depedning on your draft pick, arod, pujols and bonds are your best choices. if theyre all gone, i would consider one of the other MIs or even gagne. Try to have a MI, SP, RP and 2 more offensive guys who fit your categories best by round 5. Again, the position scarcity is IMPORTANT but dont get crazy. If you've missed the top 3 SS, dont suddnely take Orlando Cabrera in round 4.
Basically pitching is worth more, but harder to predict. Its a little to early for me to single out the absolute best pitchers for next season. (and nobody ever gets it right, i avoided the HUGE busts and had prior, brown, schmidt and wolf but my staff still wasnt perfect) . If you can find other pitchers who you feel are sure to have a good season, try to add them.
Try to get two of the more reliable closers if you can, but you absolutely have to get one lock.
When you look for offense, dont just read standard websites and magazines, find a customized stat ranker and enter your seven offensive categories and see who shows up at the top. then alter that list to how you think players will perform NEXT season
Ive seen too many players in leagues with different-than-usual rules not take that into account when studying. Your league rules and scoring are the most important thing