Comments on: RCL Roundup: June 25

By: MattTruss223

MattTruss223 — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:14:08 +0000

@Paulie Allnuts, I thought about gauging intrest in turning MMM into a money league for next year. That’s a good way to keep competition high. Towards the end of the year I’ll see who wants to come back and if everyone’s on board for a cash league. Then I’ll advertise as such next year. Do you mind me asking how you guys handle that? Leaguesafe or something?

By: Paulie Allnuts

Paulie Allnuts — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:07:13 +0000

@VinWins, the main thing that I have learned since the formation of the ECFBL is humility. I really thought that I knew a thing or two about fantasy, until last season, when I finished 9th. And this year, I am pretty much at the same level. In a real way, guys like Simply Fred, Chris of Retro Vertigo, and some others have actually revolutionized ROTO play. For instance, if you look at what Fred does day to day, it seems odd and quirky. But it works.

By: Paulie Allnuts

Paulie Allnuts — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:03:17 +0000

@MattTruss223, Doing weekly write-ups, or in my case, bi=weekly, is lots of fun. If you have a tight core group, go from there. I think that the key is that each manager needs to know that it is expected of him/her to compete until the last ball of the last game of the season is pitched. We are a money league, and that helps as well, although if you are near the bottom of the standings, that piece of the incentive is lost. One of the other money groups Ones are GOOD, Right? typically has a high C.I. In fact three of our members came from that group. Over the years, I have been in contact with many fantasy managers, and make my selections for league membership based on two things; competitiveness and cordiality, the second being just as important as the first. We also likely have the most active blogging in the league.

By: Fatwater Fewl

Fatwater Fewl — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:46:39 +0000

@MattTruss223, Yeah, I saw that. I wish there were a way to reply directly to the LM notes as you always something interesting to say in them.

As for my team, it has come together but, realistically, my chances of catching you are very slim, especially since I need Dan Haren to be a different Dan Haren than Dan Haren deigns to be. My goal for now is keep up the steady climb.

By: VinWins

VinWins — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:35:13 +0000

@Paulie Allnuts, Yeah, having extra time to spend on fantasy baseball definitely helps. I would be eaten alive in the ECFBL. I have been middle-of-the-pack in my RCL leagues, other than 1 2nd place finish (22 points behind the leader.)

By: MattTruss223

MattTruss223 — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:23:54 +0000

@Paulie Allnuts, If there was an opening, I’d be honored; and subsequently would probably get crushed, but ECFBL looks like a lot of fun!

I like being an LM though too, doing weekly write-ups and all that. I think next year I’m going to try and invite most of the teams from Magnificent Mustachioed Men back and try to keep a core group together for the RCL. We only have 1 or 2 guys that aren’t real active.

By: MattTruss223

MattTruss223 — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:18:46 +0000

@Fatwater Fewl, I just mentioned in my write-up this week that I really like the trade and Youk grab for your team. You’re on my radar, you’ve got a good squad.

By: Paulie Allnuts

Paulie Allnuts — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:01:52 +0000

@MattTruss223, Have to root for any team named Rube Waddell’s Shiny Objects, of course! Perhaps if there is an opening, you can find out how you might fare in REAL competition; i.e. the ECFBL! That offer, of course, would go to VIn, or Rudy for that matter, as I am sure that he realizes that the “Pert competitive index is not quite up to snuff:)

Thanks for all of your great work, Vin. Have been sick this week, that seems to be the key to doing well in the ECFBL. Last year, Kelly was out of commission with a broken Leg almost all year, and was in first place for most of the season. This year, he is working full time, and out of the running.

By: Fatwater Fewl

Fatwater Fewl — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:03:36 +0000

@MattTruss223, Enjoy the top spot in our league while you can, too. I’ve got it in my sights. And one eye always on the wire.

By: Rudy Gamble

Rudy Gamble — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:33:54 +0000

@MattTruss223, Yeah, just wish i was more patient with Rasmus vs Francoeur. otherwise, i held on vs cut bait pretty well….

By: VinWins

VinWins — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:06:47 +0000

@MattTruss223, You have to remember though, the higher the CI, the less likely it is for a team to put up a monster season of 106 points or higher. Last year Chris (Retro Vertigo) won the ECFBL with 99 points and finished 12th overall.

By: MattTruss223

MattTruss223 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:44:44 +0000

@Rudy Gamble, Thanks Rudy. You’re right there too, exercising patience with your team that’s paying off nicely. I’m much more roster OCD.

I feel like the league CI is gonna really hurt at the end of the year. ECFBL already having 3 guys in the top 30 or so is pretty telling. I’ll enjoy the top spot while it lasts though!

By: Rudy Gamble

Rudy Gamble — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:32:38 +0000

@MattTruss223, Impressive season so far MattTruss223. Hopefully I can give you a run for the money….(figuratively)

By: VinWins

VinWins — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:17:52 +0000

@MattTruss223, No problem. Congratulations. You were one of the top teams of the week again; just fell a bit short again. Of course, overall lead is more impressive anyways.

By: MattTruss223

MattTruss223 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:48:53 +0000

Excellent! I had a good week, the most Runs and HRs I’ve ever had for a weekly total while grabbing another 8 wins to finally get to the top of the league in that category. Plus, I just read I get a nice little boost-o-Rizzo coming my way tomorrow. Giddy-up indeed!

It’s pretty cool seeing how the league CIs affect the standings. That battle in RCL 3 is impressive. 110.5 vs. 108. The low league CI brings them down though. I thought for sure the captain would have the top spot. The top 10 is TIGHT!

ECFBL is just silly. 104.5, wow.

Thanks Vin