A Very Darrelly Dynasty League

[GD]

lol wat

 

absolutely murdering me

[Orgfiller]

lol wat

Pretty much 1 in every 3 owners in our fantasy league have 2+ above average players injured and burning a spot on the bench, so we can't even pick up a replacement while they're on the shelf. It's ridiculous.

[GD]

Pretty much 1 in every 3 owners in our fantasy league have 2+ above average players injured and burning a spot on the bench, so we can't even pick up a replacement while they're on the shelf. It's ridiculous.

 

rip Lebron and Rubio

[BTS]

Pretty much 1 in every 3 owners in our fantasy league have 2+ above average players injured and burning a spot on the bench, so we can't even pick up a replacement while they're on the shelf. It's ridiculous.

 

That's ridiculous. The NBA might be a massive joke, but that doesn't have to extend to fantasy basketball.

[Spanky99]

Yeah, aside from shortening the season a bit from 22 weeks there isn't much that can be done easily. Hopefully yahoo just shifts to IR+. IS there even a reason to expect that they wouldn't?

 

Don't see why they wouldn't.

[Spanky99]

They're Yahoo?

 

Good point.

[Spanky99]

Basketball doesn't even have an IR, I don't think one should expect them to make needed changes.

 

Ewwww

[Laika]

Nobody has any other concerns then?

 

My, what a well-lubed machine the DDL is...

[BTS]

Yeah, we're basically on auto-pilot at this point.

[Laika]

The DDL is a monument to Meritocratic ideals.

[NorthOf49]

Nobody has any other concerns then?

 

My, what a well-lubed machine the DDL is...

Nope. Looking forward to DDL's third season!

 

I don't really have a problem with the day-to-day injury thing. I've just always considered it to be part of fantasy baseball and I doubt Yahoo will institute anything special for this season. Having subjective injury eligibility would be a big project for them and they'd end up fielding criticism regarding why some players qualify and not others. Plus, fantasy baseball has more long-standing and standard rules than hockey. Yahoo probably strives to offer a set of rules and settings that is very similar to ESPN, CBS, etc.

[Laika]

I move North and jaysblue be penalized 5th round picks for truly awful sigs, thank you.

 

processed

[BTS]

I move North and jaysblue be penalized 5th round picks for truly awful sigs, thank you.

 

North has the worst sig on the board.

[SpeedyGose]

North has the worst sig on the board.

 

I always thought it was a joke

[Spanky99]

I move North and jaysblue be penalized 5th round picks for truly awful sigs, thank you.

 

processed

 

North has the worst sig on the board.

 

I always thought it was a joke

 

lulz

 

I can't see them, took them off, cause they annoy me.

[BTS]

I always thought it was a joke

 

I thought so too, but but then days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months, and it became obvious that it isn't tongue-in-cheek.

[KingKat]

No interest in switching to Fantrax?

[Laika]

No interest in switching to Fantrax?

 

Not for this year at least

[KingKat]

Not for this year at least

 

I guess seeing how LOD goes this year is wise.

[Dr. Dinger]

Wow, BP ranked Cleveland's prospects today and placed Francisco Mejia #2, ahead of Frazier and Zimmer. All aboard the hype train!

[Dr. Dinger]

OFP: 7; all-star player

 

7 arm, 6 hit, 5+ power, 5+ glove

[SpeedyGose]

OFP: 7; all-star player

 

7 arm, 6 hit, 5+ power, 5+ glove

 

That's pretty sick.

 

Can you post me Bobby Bradley? One of my late picks in LOD

[Dr. Dinger]

9. Bobby Bradley

Position: 1B

DOB: 05/29/1996

Height/Weight: 6’1” 225 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

Drafted/Acquired: 3rd round, 2014 draft, Harrison Central HS (Gulfport, MS)

Previous Ranking: NA

2014 Stats: .361/.426/.652 at complex level AZL (39 games)

The Tools: 6 potential power; 5+ potential hit; 5 potential glove

 

What Happened in 2014: Cleveland lured the big, prep first baseman away from a Louisiana State University commit with a large six-figure, over-slot bonus, and then saw immediate returns as Bradley torched the Arizona League in 39 games.

 

Strengths: Sturdy frame; big body; excellent present strength; efficient swing path with upward plane; drives offerings with lift and loft; life in hands; plus bat speed; advanced feel for strike zone; plus-to-better raw power; uses lower body well in swing mechanics; willing to use the whole field; mature approach to the game.

 

Weaknesses: Will have to watch body from becoming too muscle bound; swing can get loose; on the aggressive side; uppercut in stroke leads to swing and miss above belt; will reach for stuff with break away; swing presently favors pulling the ball; limited defensive profile; first base-only player.

 

Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player

 

Realistic Role: High 4; below-average regular/bench bat

 

Risk Factor/Injury History: High; complex-league resume; early advancements with hit tool; bat-first profile.

 

Bret Sayre’s Fantasy Take: The high-school first-base profile can be a good shield for fantasy hype, as I’d take Bradley fifth in this system for a dynasty league team, behind just the top four players on this list. With a strong 2015 season, he could solidify himself as a top 100 dynasty prospect capable of hitting .275 with 25-plus homers at the highest level.

 

The Year Ahead: Bradley’s quick assimilation into professional ball was a pleasant surprise this past summer, and lent further credence to pre-draft reports that the bat was on the advanced side for a player of this age. The stick is the main draw here, where the 18-year-old possesses plenty of raw power and an early feel for consistently barreling up offerings thanks to a shorter swing path. The first baseman is also willing to work through sequences, which bodes well for him continuing to smoothly transition during the early career stages. It’s not out of the question for Bradley to receive a placement in full-season ball this year, though the organization may be inclined to keep him back in extended spring training to work with the swing a bit to go the other way with more ease before fully letting him loose in 2015. Regardless, this is a good looking hitter, who can very well round into a middle-of-the-order type when all is said and done, and provide strong offensive production on a consistent basis. There’s a long developmental road ahead for the prospect, along with the first base-only profile putting pressure on the bat to fully play, but with a strong showing in 2015 this will be a rising player in status within this system by next offseason.

[Laika]

Wow, BP ranked Cleveland's prospects today and placed Francisco Mejia #2, ahead of Frazier and Zimmer. All aboard the hype train!

 

Mejia bros!

[Dr. Dinger]

Mejia bros!

 

^ 5

[Boxcar]

Where did BP rank Albert "elite bat to ball skillz" Almora?

 

Oops, didnt realize they only have done org ranks. I was just trying to rustle some jimmies anyway.

[Dr. Dinger]

Behind Soler, ahead of Schwarber.

[Laika]

^ 5

 

Wait, didn't I trade some middling MLB pick upgrade to you in order to get Mejia? I bet you regret that one

[Dr. Dinger]

Wait, didn't I trade some middling MLB pick upgrade to you in order to get Mejia? I bet you regret that one

 

In LOD? I can't remember. I have two shares of Mejia, so I doubt I'll regret it in any case.

[Dr. Dinger]

Gattis undergoing physical for the Astros

 

DH ABs baby! Napoli 2.0