DU fantasy baseball

[True Dough]

There doesn't appear to be a league, at least from my Google search of this forum. Why the hell not? We had a successful fantasy football season.

I'm determined to round up enough participants to form a 12 to 14 team DU fantasy baseball league. I'll even organize the darn thing (for the first time, so be warned!). Probably through Yahoo because I'm familiar with that site from having played before.

Please indicate below if you're interested. If the response is poor, I'm going to be sending lots of DU private messages to the regulars in the baseball and sports threads.

C'mon boys! Step up!

[GP6971]

1. I'm in

if anyone can tell me how it works

[NightWatcher]

2. What you said

[True Dough]

4. Great, NightWatcher

We'll be sure to lock you out of any Marlins picks (no Realmuto, no Stanton, no Yelich, no Ozuna).

[True Dough]

3. I'll give you a rundown when the time comes, GP!

It will be another 3 or 4 weeks before we actually hold the draft. I just want to build interest now and make sure we have the numbers.

I'll probably poll you guys/gals as well to see what your preferences are for the settings (which stats should count).

[GP6971]

5. I'm going to warn you upfront

I'm a born and raised Yankees fan.

[True Dough]

6. No one will hold that against you!

Well, some fellow players might razz you, but that's all part of the fun. Give and take.

Will be interesting to see if Gary Sanchez suffers a sophomore jinx.

[True Dough]

7. There's been a bit more response at this thread

So please subscribe to this other thread for updates, fellas...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/120469610

[bathroommonkey76]

8. I'll play

Last season I won my Yahoo league-- Ready to kick some butt. ha

[True Dough]

9. You responded to both threads

This is a sign that you're serious. That's good.

Your hopes of finishing first, however, that's shooting a little too high!

[bathroommonkey76]

10. Of course I'm serious.

Baseball is life for me-- The MLB channel is on my TV every day.

Btw I'm a die-hard Red Sox fan. Hope that info doesn't taint my chances of being in your league.

[True Dough]

11. The Red Sox have a damn good chance of winning it all

It's going to come down to Boston and Cleveland in the AL.

Chicago repeats in the NL, IMO.

[bathroommonkey76]

12. Sale, Porcello, and Price.

If the starting pitching comes around this season then there is an excellent chance they will win the WS-- I'm curious to see how Pablo looks this year- He's got a lot to prove against the naysayers in Boston. lol

Cleveland's going to be around for a while-- They're pitching staff (if healthy) will be in the race.

And I agree with you on the Cubs chances- I love watching Bryant play- His swing, attitude, and talent are what MLB needs for its survival.

[True Dough]

13. Sandoval is getting in shape

Mookie Betts is considered the #2 fantasy draft player by some fantasy leagues, behind Trout. Will be hard for Mookie to equal or surpass his stats from last season, which was absolutely amazing, but you never know.

Also, there are a lot of analysts expecting Benintendi to make a splash this year.

[bathroommonkey76]

14. Benintendi will be making more than a splash.

If you watched any of the games with him last year then you know what I'm talking about. The kid has a great eye- I think he has the potential to be on the Wade Boggs/Ted Williams level.

Not sure about drafting Betts that high-- I doubt he will have the same numbers as last year.

I'll read up on Yahoo to get some ideas about my 1st draft pick- Each fantasy season I try to draft a solid pitching staff- Pitching is essential in H2H leagues.