H2H 12 Team Basic Points League

[Frook]

1B: Miguel Cabrera
2B: Daniel Murphy
SS: Dee Gordon
3B: Ryan Zimmerman
OF: Ben Zobrist
OF: Josh Hamilton
OF: Carlos Beltran
C: Mike Napoli
Util: Carlos Pena
Util: Brennan Boesch
SP: Jered Weaver
SP: Johnny Cueto
RP: Ryan Madson
RP: Aroldis Chapman

Our league also has two utility spots that don't have to be filled by actual utility players.
Also have, but not in the lineup: Yu Darvish, Brandon McCarthy, Justin Masterson, Ted Lily, Anthony Bass, Coco Crisp, Scot Rolen, Zack Cozart, Austin Jackson and Russell Martin

[reiser]

1B: Miguel Cabrera
2B: Daniel Murphy
SS: Dee Gordon
3B: Ryan Zimmerman
OF: Ben Zobrist
OF: Josh Hamilton
OF: Carlos Beltran
C: Mike Napoli
Util: Carlos Pena
Util: Brennan Boesch
SP: Jered Weaver
SP: Johnny Cueto
RP: Ryan Madson
RP: Aroldis Chapman

Our league also has two utility spots that don't have to be filled by actual utility players.
Also have, but not in the lineup: Yu Darvish, Brandon McCarthy, Justin Masterson, Ted Lily, Anthony Bass, Coco Crisp, Scot Rolen, Zack Cozart, Austin Jackson and Russell Martin

is this your first league? All fantasy leagues have a UT or DH spot that you can start anyone.

You need another closer. You only have Madson, and even if Chapman goes back to the bullpen, Madson should get the saves there. Go to the Baseball Leftovers page, click on the sticky at the top that says closer watch, and try and find a Guerra-type that still may be available in your league.

And then go ahead and bench Cueto and start Darvish.

[Frook]

Yes, this is my first fantasy league. I wasn't aware that all leagues had the two dh/utility roles. I was actually thinking of trading Madson at some point before the season but I'm pretty happy with the lineup as is. I think I'll take your advice on the closer and Darvish though. I'll be interested to see what kind of Spring Darvish has.

[reiser]

Yes, this is my first fantasy league. I wasn't aware that all leagues had the two dh/utility roles. I was actually thinking of trading Madson at some point before the season but I'm pretty happy with the lineup as is. I think I'll take your advice on the closer and Darvish though. I'll be interested to see what kind of Spring Darvish has.

I see what you are saying about 2 UT roles. I'm not sure if I have seen that, but a lot of leagues do a MI (2B/SS) & CI (1B/3B), some do LF/RF/CF vs OF, etc.

Brennan Boesch is a notorious 1st half guy, so when he goes on some insane streak, I might think about selling high. Any team anchored by Miguel Cabrera & Jared Weaver should be fine though.