As promised, I have put together a Fantasy League for Gaslamp Ball on Yahoo! Sports. Currently, we're set for up to 16 teams, with the draft scheduled for Sunday March 25 at 3 pm pst/6 pm est. At this point, I am allowing entry on a first come, first served basis.
As of right now, we are using standard Yahoo rules with a Head-to-Head competition format. I encourage discussion in the comments if you feel there is something we can do better than the defaults. More, including League Name and Password, after the jump.
League Name: Gaslamp Fantasy Ball
Password: Tony The Gwynn
URL: http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/15640
League ID: 15640
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And here is a breakdown of the rules as they stand now:
Format: Head-to-Head
Draft: Standard Snake Draft
Rosters: Yahoo Default
Waiver: Rotational, players are on waivers for 2 days.
Scoring Categories: Yahoo Default: Runs, RBI, Home Runs, Stolen Bases, Batting Average
Wins, Saves, Strikeouts, ERA, WHIP
Again, if you think we should go with something different, I encourage discussion. There's still plenty of time to make changes as needed.
Thank you again, everyone! I look forward to playing with you this year. See you on the OTs!
This FanPost was written by a member of the Gaslamp Ball community and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gaslamp Ball managers or SB Nation.
0 recs | 21 comments
If there is a spot that needs to be filled
I would like to give it a try. Thing is I’ve never even played fantasy baseball before so I would probably not be very good it. I also don’t know how much work goes into joining a fantasy leagu. Do you have to set your lineup every day and stuff like that? Anyways if the league can’t be filled with hardened fantasy veterans I’d like to take a shot if you’ll have me.
sixpakfrombelgium - February 10, 2012
Don't be nervous
I’m not sure there’s anyone here who would call themselves a fantasy ‘expert’.
Here’s all you need to know, really: You pick players all at once, which you use to form your team. Once you have your team, you’ll try and start the best players in such a way as to get the best possible numbers. You don’t have to set your lineup every day. If you don’t it will just duplicate the previous day. You can also add or drop players at any time.
It seems like a lot, but once you get into it, its pretty straight forward.
isaic16 - February 10, 2012
You can also set it days in advance to account for players with off days during the week.
Even if you don’t check every day, I would at least try to adjust for off days. That way you don’t end up with a bunch of guys sitting out that could get replaced by bench guys for those weekday day games.
Padres_Hobo - February 10, 2012
I'm In
Padres_Hobo - February 10, 2012
I think we need the actual league ID number.
JollyWaffle - February 10, 2012
League ID is
15640
isaic16 - February 10, 2012
Doesn't the draft time seem early?
sdpads24 - February 10, 2012
Yes, I think the draft is too early. Closer to the end of spring training is ideal
Padres_Hobo - February 10, 2012 via mobile
I've never played this format before
but I’m looking forward to it.
Johnny UT - February 10, 2012
The Fightin' Unicorns, reporting for duty.
TheThinGwynn - February 10, 2012
Ha!
I have a friend whose fantasy football team is Team Sparkly Unicorns.
scout1222 - February 10, 2012
The best strategy for fantasy baseball...
is to draft a kicker right off the bat.
Jsn L - February 10, 2012
I prefer
drafting a batter right off the kick.
Johnny UT - February 10, 2012
LOL...
but seriously, I got dibbs on Nate Kaeding.
Jsn L - February 11, 2012
joined
and looking forward to it! anyone interested in meeting up somewhere for lunch/drinks for the draft?
derntootin - February 10, 2012
Wow!
That filled up a lot faster than I expected.
I’ve opened up an additional 4 slots if anyone else wants to jump in.
Also, I think you’re right about the draft time. I’m updating that.
isaic16 - February 10, 2012
TWSS
(although I’m not sure what the fourth slot would be)
TheThinGwynn - February 10, 2012
You've probably just been filled by a lot of "no shows"
I recommend forcing players to check in at least once more a week before the draft. Anyone who doesn’t check in within 24-48 hours should be kicked.
And I would be stern about mandating participation in the draft…
The worst thing in these leagues is inactive players, and normally a bunch of random people signing up = many inactive players.
That being said, I might be interested if you have an open spot closer to the draft date, but can’t commit now. I would poll your participants if they want the default categories. I find those pretty boring, but those categories require far less time than a more comprehensive list of stats.
For the record, Whitney and I won the last Gaslampball Fantasy Baseball team (on CBSsports?).
Zen Blade - February 11, 2012
I think you are correct
I added a rule to the league asking all participant to post at least once during the first 3 weeks of March, which should be enough time to eliminate any vacation excuses. Anyone that hasn’t done so will vacate their spot, which will probably open up a second round of sign-ups.
I may try to be a little more organized with the requests at that time.
isaic16 - February 11, 2012
You doubt my dedication to Gaslamp Ball Fantasy Footballbat League?!?!
I are ashamed of everyonesbody.
Jsn L - February 11, 2012
We don't doubt anyone.
We’re just playing it safe.
So cheer up, Everypony!
isaic16 - February 12, 2012
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