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david aka the TYZ said:
Points leagues aren't that different. Power hitters are worth more, especially if they don't take points off for strikeouts. The biggest difference is you can't really cheat players by going after one category or another. Like any league, just look at how players scored last year. Pitching is interesting because a good set up man can be worth more than closers depending on how points are configured. From my experience points leagues kind of bring more parity to a league, which is good in theory, but it's hard to really separate yourself from other teams. You're choosing guys that average 2.3 points a day vs. 2.4 points a day which totals to .7 points a week. Mostly I guess it depends on how points are configured. My one league there's not much separation between players. Obviously the more points you CAN accumulate the more players can seperate themselves and the more strategy you can use. If your pitchers get negative points for giving up runs it can get interesting. My one league sometimes states can go -20 or worse if they get rocked. Like any league, know your rules going in and figure out a strategy or try to find if pitching or hitters can go for more and draft accordingly. Hope that helps.
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Thanks. I love taking power hitters so I figure when in doubt load up. I haven't gotten the exact rules yet though. I'd like to know how many points steals are worth.
 
I heard a Reds podcast and they couldn't believe Desmond Jennings didn't make the team and figured it might be bc Winker takes Schebler's job soon. Smh. The whole damn fan base is sleeping on Schebler. He's better than Duvall easily (maybe not in fantasy baseball but in real life).
 
jacobkdoyle said:
I heard a Reds podcast and they couldn't believe Desmond Jennings didn't make the team and figured it might be bc Winker takes Schebler's job soon. Smh. The whole damn fan base is sleeping on Schebler. He's better than Duvall easily (maybe not in fantasy baseball but in real life).
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I can't disagree with you. Both had a good half a season. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. If Winker is over the wrist injury and adds a bit of power to his game he will be a good player.
 
Had my points draft last night. The CBS experts are all really nice and cool. I'd definitely recommend that podcast/coverage. They were great in the chat.

For my team, CBS gave me an A+. Not bad for my first ever points league. I'm projected to finish 2nd despite having the 3rd hardest draft spot.

12 teams. I had #3 pick.

C Gary Sanchez
1B Wil Myers
2B Trea Turner (will move him to SS Week 2)
3B Anthony Rendon
SS Elvis Andrus
OF Mookie Betts
OF Ryan Braun
OF Ben Zobrist (will move him to 2B Week 2)
Util/Bench Joc Pederson, Lorenzo Cain, Adrian Gonzalez, Mike Moustakas
SP Stephen Strasburg
SP Aaron Sanchez
SP Michael Fullmer
SP Marco Estrada
SP Drew Smyly
RP Aroldis Chapman
RP Ken Giles
Bench Jeremy Hellickson, Carter Capps

Pitching looks a little weak but Capps will go on the DL and I will use that spot for 2 start pitchers every week.
 
Anyone have any bold predictions for this season?

I think this team has a chance to be a little better than many expect, I think they'll play well in stretches but pitching will ultimately doom them. I really hope that Hamilton has his break out season, I'd love to see him post a BA somewhere in the .270-280 range with a much better OBP than seasons past. I think Peraza also has potential to bat somewhere in that range. Having those two on the bases in front of Votto should make this offense much more dynamic than is past years, assuming they can both hold up their ends of the bargain.

I think we come in around 80 wins and hopefully we establish a strong core and a vision for what the future of this organization is going to look like. I don't think it's unrealistic to view 2019 as the next good chance for this team to compete for the playoffs, my hope is at the end of this season most still feel like that is a realistic vision for the future.
 
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I'll say 74-88. The bullpen is much better this year. I hope the rotation sorts itself out a little and we go into next year with a much clearer idea of who can give us 180+ IP.
 
jacobkdoyle said:
I'll say 74-88. The bullpen is much better this year. I hope the rotation sorts itself out a little and we go into next year with a much clearer idea of who can give us 180+ IP.
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i say 70 wins but I have been drinking since 1000. Lol. My son lives across the street from the holy grail. I'm to old for this.
 
Real nice game By Brandon Finnigan last night. After the first inning he really went to work. Very pitch efficient and was hitting 94-95 with his fast ball at times. Lorenzen and Iggy looked very good slamming the door in the 8th and 9th as well.
 
WAITE HOYT 2 said:
Real nice game By Brandon Finnigan last night. After the first inning he really went to work. Very pitch efficient and was hitting 94-95 with his fast ball at times. Lorenzen and Iggy looked very good slamming the door in the 8th and 9th as well.
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Not sure if you heard, but they aren't using Pitch f/x anymore. They are using Statcast and that tracks mph from the release point so all pitchers will appear to be throwing a little harder. I believe Pitch f/x was a point about 10 feet from the mound.
 
jacobkdoyle said:
Not sure if you heard, but they aren't using Pitch f/x anymore. They are using Statcast and that tracks mph from the release point so all pitchers will appear to be throwing a little harder. I believe Pitch f/x was a point about 10 feet from the mound.
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Thanks Jake I had not heard that does explain his increase in velocity.
 

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