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I was wondering the same thing. It certainly seems difficult, but that may just be that each year everything just really comes together for someone...or vice versa. I mean my pitching staff is better on paper than last year's and its awful. It was easily the best in the league last year.
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I guess we never passed the Kicksave team back to Kicksave. Should we even bother at this point? Kicksave, were you just offering to stand in for the season, or did you want to jump back in?
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I offered to stand in for the season, knowing that I probably would get sucked back in full time. Now that I can actually communicate with you guys, it probably would make things 100x easier for me.
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OK, I'll figure out how to give you management credentials.
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Do you want to take over my team?I offered to stand in for the season, knowing that I probably would get sucked back in full time. Now that I can actually communicate with you guys, it probably would make things 100x easier for me.
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I’ve been thinking about this league and the enjoyment/competitiveness level of it for a little while now. I noticed the couple posts over the last page or two and Cooper and I were talking about it a little the other evening.
I'll start by saying that I think the biggest issue is participation or lack-thereof. I'm not sure if we need to try and find a few new owners who are willing to really keep up with a team or if we need to try and tweak the rules of the league so that teams have an easier time competing and half the league isn't out of it by early May. I saw Kraftster's post asking about roto leagues and if they're always this difficult to make up points? In my experience they aren't, but this one seems to bury at least half the league a month in. Once again I think this probably turns back to the participation issue. I've never really been in a roto league where the bottom several teams stink in every category. Most times each team at the bottom is stealing points from the top tier in at least a category or two. That helps the teams in 2-5/6 place have more areas where they can try and get back into it and gain on the leader. I don't think it's a big issue if on occasion a team runs away and wins this league by a wide margin, wire to wire, but that's the rule here rather than the exception.
To me this is really starting to take away the enjoyment of the league and has for some time. A league of this depth with majors/minors and contracts should be a lot more in depth and fun. I really don't think it's a time commitment issue for the most part. Personally, I don't think this league commands much more time than the other standard keeper league I'm in. The only area where it does is the draft because you've got to cover a much wider range of players but I think it balances out some because we pick less players due to the contracts and it's spread out over a month so you can really take your time and continue research as it moves along.
It's pretty frustrating to see that most teams seem resigned to their position already. Colby already said he doesn't really have an incentive to try and buy, I don't disagree with him given the way the standings are set-up, but from a big picture view that really sucks. 1/3 of the way through the season and we may as well call it now. No team in the middle or bottom of the pack can attempt to sell and improve for next year.
So that was all a round-a-bout way of saying I think we can make this league a whole lot better. I’m not necessarily advocating for major changes, maybe all we need are a couple different owners or maybe we don’t change anything. What I’m hoping though is that we can at least throw a bunch of different ideas out on the table now in the hopes of making this league more competitive. If we don't start trying to improve it now we'll probably go into next year with the same state of the league and I think it can and should be better without much more effort at all. I thought of a few potential idea's which I'll list in a separate post so this doesn't turn into a novel. I'm not even sure I like all the ideas but they're just to get the ball rolling on league improvement.
TLDNR version: This league is boring and half the league doesn't care, the champion is pretty much decided by May, isn't it time we re-evaluate and try to improve it?
I'll start by saying that I think the biggest issue is participation or lack-thereof. I'm not sure if we need to try and find a few new owners who are willing to really keep up with a team or if we need to try and tweak the rules of the league so that teams have an easier time competing and half the league isn't out of it by early May. I saw Kraftster's post asking about roto leagues and if they're always this difficult to make up points? In my experience they aren't, but this one seems to bury at least half the league a month in. Once again I think this probably turns back to the participation issue. I've never really been in a roto league where the bottom several teams stink in every category. Most times each team at the bottom is stealing points from the top tier in at least a category or two. That helps the teams in 2-5/6 place have more areas where they can try and get back into it and gain on the leader. I don't think it's a big issue if on occasion a team runs away and wins this league by a wide margin, wire to wire, but that's the rule here rather than the exception.
To me this is really starting to take away the enjoyment of the league and has for some time. A league of this depth with majors/minors and contracts should be a lot more in depth and fun. I really don't think it's a time commitment issue for the most part. Personally, I don't think this league commands much more time than the other standard keeper league I'm in. The only area where it does is the draft because you've got to cover a much wider range of players but I think it balances out some because we pick less players due to the contracts and it's spread out over a month so you can really take your time and continue research as it moves along.
It's pretty frustrating to see that most teams seem resigned to their position already. Colby already said he doesn't really have an incentive to try and buy, I don't disagree with him given the way the standings are set-up, but from a big picture view that really sucks. 1/3 of the way through the season and we may as well call it now. No team in the middle or bottom of the pack can attempt to sell and improve for next year.
So that was all a round-a-bout way of saying I think we can make this league a whole lot better. I’m not necessarily advocating for major changes, maybe all we need are a couple different owners or maybe we don’t change anything. What I’m hoping though is that we can at least throw a bunch of different ideas out on the table now in the hopes of making this league more competitive. If we don't start trying to improve it now we'll probably go into next year with the same state of the league and I think it can and should be better without much more effort at all. I thought of a few potential idea's which I'll list in a separate post so this doesn't turn into a novel. I'm not even sure I like all the ideas but they're just to get the ball rolling on league improvement.
TLDNR version: This league is boring and half the league doesn't care, the champion is pretty much decided by May, isn't it time we re-evaluate and try to improve it?
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Yeah, my team is putrid, i shouldnt be bouncing around near the top of the league. Im nust grinding it out by being active.
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-Head to Head
-More categories
-Bigger rosters and/or maybe a farm only spot
-More free agency moves
-Less time for prospects
-Draft lottery
-More categories
-Bigger rosters and/or maybe a farm only spot
-More free agency moves
-Less time for prospects
-Draft lottery
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I think maybe dropping UT and adding IF and another OF could work.
Also as far as prospects...i dont know how to do that. let them hold a spot on the roster the same way you would now as a dl fill in? so they operate basically on a sliding 1 year contract until they cross threshold?
Also as far as prospects...i dont know how to do that. let them hold a spot on the roster the same way you would now as a dl fill in? so they operate basically on a sliding 1 year contract until they cross threshold?
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I'm on board with improving the league. The year things were close was so much fun. I'm not even having that much fun this year with a good team because it seems half the league is done, so nothing's going to change.
My opinion would be its a manager issue and if we fix that and there are still problems then we'll know we need to do more. Doesn't seem like there's angthj g intrinsic with the league that would make it that much harder to make up ground.
But, can we get a bunch of new people? Seems like Cooper is in for good. no offense to these guys but loaf, schreib, Kicksave team seem to be consistent nonparticipants. I know CBear has had some injury issues, but has looked like waning interest after draft/first month.
Separately, I wouldn't mind adding a position or two and a 12th team back if we could.
My opinion would be its a manager issue and if we fix that and there are still problems then we'll know we need to do more. Doesn't seem like there's angthj g intrinsic with the league that would make it that much harder to make up ground.
But, can we get a bunch of new people? Seems like Cooper is in for good. no offense to these guys but loaf, schreib, Kicksave team seem to be consistent nonparticipants. I know CBear has had some injury issues, but has looked like waning interest after draft/first month.
Separately, I wouldn't mind adding a position or two and a 12th team back if we could.
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I am open to any changes, but wouldn't be down with anything that makes the offline process anymore complicated.
I think moving to head to head would be the simplest fix and would keep teams in it for longer. We could also keep points in the equation by having the two top teams based on points receive first round byes in the playoffs.
The biggest issue for me when it comes to roster upgrades is that with the minor leaguers not being on the rosters, it takes time to research what players are available. If we could find a format to replace Yahoo that would fit our league setup, that would make it easier for everyone to manage their team.
The other option is to stick with Yahoo but expand rosters so that minor leaguers are rostered. In most cases you wouldn't be using your minor leaguers in your daily lineup anyways.
I like Beerman's ideas regarding implementing a draft lottery and would be in favor of reducing farm player limits.
I think moving to head to head would be the simplest fix and would keep teams in it for longer. We could also keep points in the equation by having the two top teams based on points receive first round byes in the playoffs.
The biggest issue for me when it comes to roster upgrades is that with the minor leaguers not being on the rosters, it takes time to research what players are available. If we could find a format to replace Yahoo that would fit our league setup, that would make it easier for everyone to manage their team.
The other option is to stick with Yahoo but expand rosters so that minor leaguers are rostered. In most cases you wouldn't be using your minor leaguers in your daily lineup anyways.
I like Beerman's ideas regarding implementing a draft lottery and would be in favor of reducing farm player limits.
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The lack of activity is almost definitely the problem not the symptom, so finding new people would be nice. I just dont think people are interested.
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I think it's someone in this group that doesn't like the site, but the kind of league you guys seem to have sounds just right for Fantrax.The biggest issue for me when it comes to roster upgrades is that with the minor leaguers not being on the rosters, it takes time to research what players are available. If we could find a format to replace Yahoo that would fit our league setup, that would make it easier for everyone to manage their team.
The league I do with friends use their site (granted we have lifetime premium membership) allows us to keep contracts, keepers, minor league players on the roster, custom scoring, salary cap, minor league eligibility, etc. Just about anything you want to do.
I love that site for our baseball league.
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We started this league on Fantrax and then moved to Yahoo.
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This isnt a threat, but im at a point where i wont do fantasy sports on a site other than yahoo or draftkings. I have dropped out of all leagues that arent on yahoo so all my fantasy games can be in one place. If people want to move there, someone can take over my team.
Also fantrax is horrible.
Also fantrax is horrible.
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This isn't a threat but if we move sites, I'm quitting.
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No idea how you think fantrax is horrible unless it's been a while since you used it.
Oh well, doesn't matter either way.
Oh well, doesn't matter either way.
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I actually think it may be worth ceasing this league. We arent going to find more than 6 or 7 people that want to actively participate.
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lol what? I'm amazed you came over to 5AF since you have such a strict policy against having to type new/different domain names in your browser.
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I dont type the domain names into my browser. Since ive used the internet, there have been bookmarks, favorites, etc. you should check that feature out, its really useful.
FYI You can also store phone numbers in your phone.
FYI You can also store phone numbers in your phone.
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My thoughts:
I like Yahoo and have not been a fan of other fantasy sports sites. Yahoo seems the most friendly and popular of the bunch.
I personally don't like head to head unless it's in football. Might be worth trying but I would rather keep roto.
I think adding another utility spot is a good idea.
I also think expanding the stat categories to allow use of more players is a good ideas, as I brought up before adding holds or saves/holds would be one way to make great relievers more valuable instead of focusing strictly on closers.
Why can't we sign a prospect in the middle of a season? Maybe if we could allow each team to do that once a year. That way you could get a prospect on your team even if you don't have any one to put on IR.
I also like the idea of raising the cap (which I would suggest making it 65) without any buyout years. So right now its 50 with 10 buyout years for a total of 60. So if you raise it to 65 or even 70 you get more than you currently have. It would allow for more in season moves. Only thing we would need to work out is say you sign Player A to a 3 year deal before the 2015 season then decide to cut it. Does he take up space for only 2015 then are you free of his contract? Or does he count as 3 against the cap in 2015, 2 in 2016, and 1 in 2017. Also, if another team signs him the same season you cut him do you get a break? I would say its better to keep it simple.
I like Yahoo and have not been a fan of other fantasy sports sites. Yahoo seems the most friendly and popular of the bunch.
I personally don't like head to head unless it's in football. Might be worth trying but I would rather keep roto.
I think adding another utility spot is a good idea.
I also think expanding the stat categories to allow use of more players is a good ideas, as I brought up before adding holds or saves/holds would be one way to make great relievers more valuable instead of focusing strictly on closers.
Why can't we sign a prospect in the middle of a season? Maybe if we could allow each team to do that once a year. That way you could get a prospect on your team even if you don't have any one to put on IR.
I also like the idea of raising the cap (which I would suggest making it 65) without any buyout years. So right now its 50 with 10 buyout years for a total of 60. So if you raise it to 65 or even 70 you get more than you currently have. It would allow for more in season moves. Only thing we would need to work out is say you sign Player A to a 3 year deal before the 2015 season then decide to cut it. Does he take up space for only 2015 then are you free of his contract? Or does he count as 3 against the cap in 2015, 2 in 2016, and 1 in 2017. Also, if another team signs him the same season you cut him do you get a break? I would say its better to keep it simple.
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The only thing that sucks is that there isn't a database of our minor leaguers on Yahoo. On more than one aoccasion I've gone to sign a DL replacement only to find he's owned on somebody's Farm team.
I like the idea of adding holds to the save stat because it opens you up more.
I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I love the depth of the league which is what enticed me to join. I'm obviously not very good either
I like the idea of adding holds to the save stat because it opens you up more.
I'm not a huge baseball fan, but I love the depth of the league which is what enticed me to join. I'm obviously not very good either
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You can sign a prospect in the middle of a season now. Adding holds kills the value of closers. Id be ok with doing it, but if we do we have to look at the closer contracts in the league and start counting holds the year after the longest contract expires.
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My other gripe with Yahoo,
Seriously, who only uses 5 DL spots. At least 9 is necessary :rolleyes:
Seriously, who only uses 5 DL spots. At least 9 is necessary :rolleyes:
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Dl spots are set by the commissioner arent they?
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