Thoughts on Going SP/SP in an NL Only Roto (1 Viewer)

[Yo Mama]

League info - pretty deep 10 team NL only 5x5 roto leage (25 starters, no bench).

Got the last pick in the draft this year, which typically has gone all hitting in the 1st round.

There's a decent chance both Lincecum and Halladay will be there for me at the turn, and I am very tempted to take both and then go hitters heavily in the next buch of picks. Both these guys seem pretty safe to dominate the pitching categories and are well above the next starters on most lists, but is it too risky to get both and pass up on guys like Wright, Tulo, Upton, Holliday?

I've typically gone hitting heavy at the beginning and then look for bargains at pitcher, but I tend to have better luck finding decent hitters in the mid-late rounds and am always chasing from one bad low end starter to the next.

 

[awesomeness]

Dumb. Missing out on the top notch bats puts you in too much of a hole.

I'd advise you to do the exact opposite and go batter/batter.

 

[Spartans Rule]

If Lincecum's there, take him.

But the value in taking Lincecum is that you can do well in pitching with him and a handful of late-rounders. Following him up with Halladay would just be overkill. And while one early pick on SP won't ruin your offense, not getting your first bat until pick 30 more than likely would.

 

[Gr00vus]

I think it could work with those two or Lincecum and one of a few other guys. Won't work without Lincecum though. You'll have to be astute with your undervalued offensive player assessments.

 

[Yo Mama]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.

I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

 

[Finless]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

 

[dparker713]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

How are the starters broken down? I play in a similar league, but a pretty standard starting lineup is 22 or 23 depending on 1 or 2 C. Curious where the other starters are. I think this is a much more viable strategy in an auction, where you could focus on mid level players to fill out a lineup. To work in a draft, you'd probably need to punt BA - target guys like Dunn and Reynolds after the pitchers and then pick up a couple of speed guys later. Plus, you'd need someone like Blanks you pick up later to work out big. Could work, but if you arent starting 11 pitchers, its probably a better play to work the FA market to construct a good staff over the course of a season with spot starts and matchup plays.

 

[Finless]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

How are the starters broken down? I play in a similar league, but a pretty standard starting lineup is 22 or 23 depending on 1 or 2 C. Curious where the other starters are. I think this is a much more viable strategy in an auction, where you could focus on mid level players to fill out a lineup. To work in a draft, you'd probably need to punt BA - target guys like Dunn and Reynolds after the pitchers and then pick up a couple of speed guys later. Plus, you'd need someone like Blanks you pick up later to work out big. Could work, but if you arent starting 11 pitchers, its probably a better play to work the FA market to construct a good staff over the course of a season with spot starts and matchup plays.

There's always undervalued pitchers late in the draft. Collect 5 cat guys, big bats or stud infielders early and go pitcher heavy late. If you do your homework you should be able to get great value and potentially hit on a couple studs. I usually wait until round 7 or 8 to grab the anchor of my rotation and stock up on pitchers after round 15.

 

[dparker713]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

How are the starters broken down? I play in a similar league, but a pretty standard starting lineup is 22 or 23 depending on 1 or 2 C. Curious where the other starters are. I think this is a much more viable strategy in an auction, where you could focus on mid level players to fill out a lineup. To work in a draft, you'd probably need to punt BA - target guys like Dunn and Reynolds after the pitchers and then pick up a couple of speed guys later. Plus, you'd need someone like Blanks you pick up later to work out big. Could work, but if you arent starting 11 pitchers, its probably a better play to work the FA market to construct a good staff over the course of a season with spot starts and matchup plays.

There's always undervalued pitchers late in the draft. Collect 5 cat guys, big bats or stud infielders early and go pitcher heavy late. If you do your homework you should be able to get great value and potentially hit on a couple studs. I usually wait until round 7 or 8 to grab the anchor of my rotation and stock up on pitchers after round 15.

There's more than one way to win a fantasy league. Especially a deep single league team. First and foremost he needs to find ABs. If he's filling up his roster with guys getting playing time while you're grabbing upside plays at pitcher, he can make up the gap from the first two rounds fairly quickly. Also, if there's a lowish inning cap this strat could be very effective. Besides, in season management is a huge part of success anyway - his strat wouldnt screw his chances if he's working the FAs and trade market.

 

[ScottNorwood]

What if you find that in the 3rd round the best player available is another SP? Are you willing to go SP/SP/SP or would you rather get a less valuable player with your 3rd round pick? What if you go SP/SP/SP and the best player available in the 4th round is another SP?

 

[Oh Yes!]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

How are the starters broken down? I play in a similar league, but a pretty standard starting lineup is 22 or 23 depending on 1 or 2 C. Curious where the other starters are. I think this is a much more viable strategy in an auction, where you could focus on mid level players to fill out a lineup. To work in a draft, you'd probably need to punt BA - target guys like Dunn and Reynolds after the pitchers and then pick up a couple of speed guys later. Plus, you'd need someone like Blanks you pick up later to work out big. Could work, but if you arent starting 11 pitchers, its probably a better play to work the FA market to construct a good staff over the course of a season with spot starts and matchup plays.

There's always undervalued pitchers late in the draft. Collect 5 cat guys, big bats or stud infielders early and go pitcher heavy late. If you do your homework you should be able to get great value and potentially hit on a couple studs. I usually wait until round 7 or 8 to grab the anchor of my rotation and stock up on pitchers after round 15.

brandon webb will miss only a little more than a month. going late.

 

[dparker713]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I definitely would only do this if both Lincecum and Halladay are there. Unless one of the top 7 hitting studs fall to me, I might take the risk.I'm basically thinking the dropoff from Holliday (round 1/2) to Ethier or Carlos Lee (round 3/4 guys) isn't as big as the dropoff from Halladay (round 2) to guys like Josh Johnson (round 4).

Your 2010 Fantasy SeasonRIP

How are the starters broken down? I play in a similar league, but a pretty standard starting lineup is 22 or 23 depending on 1 or 2 C. Curious where the other starters are. I think this is a much more viable strategy in an auction, where you could focus on mid level players to fill out a lineup. To work in a draft, you'd probably need to punt BA - target guys like Dunn and Reynolds after the pitchers and then pick up a couple of speed guys later. Plus, you'd need someone like Blanks you pick up later to work out big. Could work, but if you arent starting 11 pitchers, its probably a better play to work the FA market to construct a good staff over the course of a season with spot starts and matchup plays.

There's always undervalued pitchers late in the draft. Collect 5 cat guys, big bats or stud infielders early and go pitcher heavy late. If you do your homework you should be able to get great value and potentially hit on a couple studs. I usually wait until round 7 or 8 to grab the anchor of my rotation and stock up on pitchers after round 15.

brandon webb will miss only a little more than a month. going late.

Certainly a nice person to gamble on, but he wont have pitched in a year and they never really found anything wrong with his shoulder in the first place.

 

[Spartans Rule]

brandon webb will miss only a little more than a month. going late.

A few weeks ago he was supposed to be ready for the regular season. Then he might start the season on the DL. Then he would start the season on the DL, but come off right away. Now he'll miss at least a month. Who knows what the next timetable will be? Wouldn't surprise me at all if he doesn't pitch until after the all-star break. Would surprise me only a little if he doesn't throw a pitch this season.