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The Role of Injuries in 2020
The injured list will move from 10 games to 15 this season, something that I detailed in New Rules in 2020. That situation alone will have an impact on squads in the coming season. Moving further down the rabbit hole, we need to consider how to view players who have missed a good deal of Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Secondary Average, A Review
Recently, I dusted off The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract (I also have the original from 1985 sitting on my shelf). Bill has a tremendous amount of depth in the massive work, with random side stories that I find fascinating even if they don’t deal directly with the topic at hand. There was a Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/28:Economics of Baseball & Military Movies
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/28:Economics of Baseball & Military Movies Major League Baseball released their plan to pay the players precious little in 2020. Ray Flowers reacts to the proposal with his thoughts and touches on the state of the game. Ray then breaks down his top-10 military movies a few days after Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Handling FAAB in a Shortened Season
At some point in the not-too-distant future, our lives should be somewhat back to normal. Namely, baseball on the television and fantasy rosters to manage. From the time the world (and baseball) shut down in mid-March until Opening Day 2020 hopefully in early July, it will feel like eons have passed. But by the second Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Should We Be Using Team Bullpens in 2020?
The 2020 MLB season is going to be different. I think we’ve all accepted that as our truth, and therefore running fantasy baseball leagues like we always have might be a mistake. As such, there has never been a more applicable time for us to consider stepping out of our comfort zone to try new Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/26: Player News, Polls & MLB
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/26: Player News, Polls & MLB There will be a new offer by the owners Tuesday in order to strike a financial deal that works for both sides to allow play to begin in 2020. James Paxton trying to pick up spin rate. Kris Bryant is using technology to stay sharp. Aaron Judge (rib) still Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Using Bulk Relievers in 2020
In article written a few days back, I listed the reasons why one should strongly consider avoiding taking starting pitchers early in a fantasy draft (Why Avoid Starting Pitching Early?). I get it, you’ve already drafted and you don’t care or cannot take advantage of the advice so it doesn’t matter. Even if that is Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Games Played Qualifications in 2021
We have rules in place for positional qualifications in baseball. Some leagues use this number, others that number, but we all have a number. Ray Flowers will talk about the traditional setup and how we will need to adjust those levels in 2021. I’m a stickler for the rules. You probably all know that by now…
Ray’s Rundown 5/24: Pitcher to Build Around?
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/24: Pitcher to Build Around? Ray Flowers wanted to know, if you could build your staff around one pitcher – Clevinger, Flaherty, Paddack, or Snell – who would you choose? The winner of that battle then had to take on Buehler. Finally, the winner of that matchup squared off Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/23: Reviewing It All
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/23: Reviewing It All As we approach the end of May and the starting point of the 2020 baseball season, Ray Flowers thought it would be a good idea to go back and review everything that has transpired to this point. No, not all the off the field stuff, Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Caleb Smith
It only seems like I’ve profiled every Marlins’ starter. OK, I have reviewed Sandy Alcantara (Player Profile), Pablo Lopez (Player Profile), Jordan Yamamoto (Player Profile) and now Caleb Smith. This guy, Mr. Smith, is likely the best strikeout option of the bunch. However, after an up and down 2019 effort, it’s unclear if he has Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Dallas Keuchel
A former Cy Young winner and elite ground ball getter, Dallas Keuchel is now a member of the White Sox after signing a 3-year, $55 million season. Can the lefty still bring the mail? Is he above average? Is he an innings eater? We will explore. 34 years old Bats/Throws: Left/Left Height/Weight: 6’5”, 215 lbs. Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Cesar Hernandez
For years, Cesar Hernandez was a nice little player who would steal and help you out in the batting average category. The last couple of years, as he approaches 30 years of age, his power has grown but the average has dropped. Last season, he lost some steals too. He joins a new team this Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/21: Fanlink Sports, Tommy John & Veterans
Elite Fantasy Network · Ray’s Rundown 5/21: Fanlink Sports, Tommy John & Veterans Ray Flowers takes a look at FanlinkSports and what the free site has to offer to everyone. Rich Hill & Jordan Hicks closing in on returns from elbow surgery. Tommy John surgery in 2020 carries an ominous sidenote. Manny Ramirez wants to Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Joey Votto
Joey Votto’s days of being a star are over. He may not even have enough left to offer unless you are in an extremely deep mixed league. However, there still might be a few places that it would be wise to avoid simply dismissing the once great offensive performer. 36 years old Bats/Throws: Left/Right Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: John Means
John Means had a 3.60 ERA and 1.14 WHIP last season over 155 innings, and he was a lifesaver as a result to many who added him off the waiver-wire to replace a struggling or injured arm. What will the second-year arm do now as a follow up for the Orioles? 27 years old Bats/Throws: Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
10 Universal DH Hitters to Target
Universal DH content is all the rage these days and why shouldn’t be? After all, our baseball news cycle is overridden with the negativity and clouds of doubt from the stalemate between players, the players union and the MLB owners. It is easy to go down this rabbit hole at a time when much of Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Jorge Polanco
I had a request to break down Jorge Polanco in a bit more detail, so here is that report. Will the Twins’ shortstop replicate his success from last season, or, are there concerns about the production we witnessed being a bit over the head of the 26 year old? 26 years old Bats/Throws: Both/Right Height/Weight: Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/19: Hitter to Build Around?
Ray Flowers ran three polls (@baseballguys) attempting to get an answer to the question of who you want to build your team around. First off he started with four young hitters – Guerrero, Robert, Soto and Tatis. He then moved on to the winner of that poll vs. Acuna. He then asked would you rather have the winner of that second Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Cheap Power and Speed in 2020
Finding power/speed players is the panacea of prospecting in the fantasy game. In 2020, it seems like power can be found under any old rock, but finding guys who will steal more than a base or two a month is more difficult that figuring out nuclear fusion. We all know the names at the top Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Carson Kelly
The catcher position is the land of ghosts. Most folks seem to take one of three positions when it comes to rostering their backstop. (A) You gotta get one of those elite catchers or you are flat out screwed. (2) I’m not paying a premium for a catcher, not with the concerns about health and Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/17: Middle Relievers to Target
Back on the first day of February, Ray Flowers wrote an article entitled Relievers to Target in 2020. Ray goes through that list of arms, talks about a few of the guys who have already lost their luster and he also adds some newer names to the proceedings like Corbin Burnes/Freddy Peralta, Hunter Harvey, Daniel Hudson & Brandon Kintzler. You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
Ray’s Rundown 5/16: The Universal DH
It sounds like MLB wants and will get the universal designated hitter for the 2020 season. Is that the right way to go for baseball? Is this yet another reason to suggest leagues should redraft since so many players will gain extra value? Further, who exactly benefits from the decision to add an extra offensive Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.
2020 Player Profile: Yordan Alvarez
In 87 games with the Astros last season, and then into the playoffs, Yordan Alvarez became a household name. After blasting minor league pitchers back into the stone age, Alvarez continued his assault on pitchers in the majors as he had one of the most impressive half season rookie efforts in recent memory. No pitcher, Read More! You need a subscription to access this content. Choose from the following: VIP Memberships – Seasonal Annual Season-long content, draft guide, rankings, podcasts, and Discord access. $109.99 VIP Memberships – VIP Monthly Includes all plans: Seasonal, Daily, and Betting, plus exclusive tools and Discord. $99.99 NFL Memberships – NFL (All-In) $499.99 Already a member? Sign in.