Well for the weekly league were going to count, singles doubles and triples and to make up for what we add in hitting, were going to count shutouts and complete games as added points.

Well for the weekly league were going to count, singles doubles and triples and to make up for what we add in hitting, were going to count shutouts and complete games as added points.

Jas, I kinda liked that CF, LF, and RF idea. I dunno, but it seems like it would be harder and take some work. I was also wondering how many bench players we are going to have.

the league is H2H right i am sort of familiar with how this works as each person wins a category and get a won for that or a loss?

 

as far as these categories:

R, HR, RBI, SB, E, AVG, OPS, W, L, SV, BB, K, ERA

 

they seem fine to me

Ya, Head to Head.

 

Steve, the only thing I was thinking is that if we have one of each position, then it makes it really hard to get players, but I don't have a problem with doing outfielders by position. I think it would lead to more of a challenge and by all means i'm up for that.

 

If everyone else is, we can switch the positions to that and there are 5 bench players.

Ya, Head to Head.

 

Steve, the only thing I was thinking is that if we have one of each position, then it makes it really hard to get players, but I don't have a problem with doing outfielders by position.  I think it would lead to more of a challenge and by all means i'm up for that.

 

If everyone else is, we can switch the positions to that and there are 5 bench players.

That's what I was thinking. It would be more challenging to get each position. I don't mind it the way we have it, it's up to everyone else, I really don't care.

I think OF should be one thing because CFers aren't as deep as LF or RF. I hate it when 4 guys hold the position and the rest are playing with crap.

I think OF should be one thing because CFers aren't as deep as LF or RF. I hate it when 4 guys hold the position and the rest are playing with crap.

That's the challenge.

That's the challenge.

That's not my point. My point is that the teams won't be as balanced.

I've never had a league where it mattered who played which outfield position, It would be more difficult, but MUCH more interesting...

 

I'm up for it.

That's not my point. My point is that the teams won't be as balanced.

Exactly...you have to know you're baseball and get lucky, it would be a million times more fun.

Exactly...you have to know you're baseball and get lucky, it would be a million times more fun.

I don't see how unbalanced teams is fun.

I don't see how unbalanced teams is fun.

It makes you think about draft strategies more and so on...you have to be kidding me right?

 

Now I know you went to N'Western, and you're not use to competition, so I'll give ya a break here.

It makes you think about draft strategies more and so on...you have to be kidding me right?

 

Now I know you went to N'Western, and you're not use to competition, so I'll give ya a break here.

I'm 16. I haven't gone to any college yet.

I'm 16. I haven't gone to any college yet.

One you guys goes to N'Western...I think you're just a fan of them then IIRC...so I see no reason why you wouldn't want to actually have to put thought into the game...it's fine that we don't do it that way, but I think your excuse is a little whinny.

One you guys goes to N'Western...I think you're just a fan of them then IIRC...so I see no reason why you wouldn't want to actually have to put thought into the game...it's fine that we don't do it that way, but I think your excuse is a little whinny.

I'm an NU fan. Personally I think it's a legitimate reason because I've been in leagues where the teams with the best catchers always win. The season is less interesting once you realize the teams are less seperated. Majority should still rule, but I made my case.

i like the idea of a lf, cf, rf. you just have to draft better

My thinking is, cf is the only position that is super tough. Since the league is going to have a big variety and 12 players, I think we could find 12 solid centerfielders.

 

Plus this makes the draft strategy tougher. I don't think it would lead to a lot of blowouts, because the teams with the better left andright fielders could make up in those areas, plus there are the two bench players.

 

Its not like its based by position, where you can't win if you are really weak at a position.

 

Anyway, lets have a vote and just go by majority. That seem fair?

 

My vote is to have one cf mandatory. I think left and rf are interchangeable so I don't see it necessary to have those as required positions.

 

I say we allow 2 random OF and each team is required to have a CF

My thinking is, cf is the only position that is super tough.  Since the league is going to have a big variety and 12 players, I think we could find 12 solid centerfielders.

 

Plus this makes the draft strategy tougher.  I don't think it would lead to a lot of blowouts, because the teams with the better left andright fielders could make up in those areas, plus there are the two bench players. 

 

Its not like its based by position, where you can't win if you are really weak at a position. 

 

Anyway, lets have a vote and just go by majority.  That seem fair?

 

My vote is to have one cf mandatory.  I think left and rf are interchangeable so I don't see it necessary to have those as required positions. 

 

I say we allow 2 random OF and each team is required to have a CF

if thats an option i like your idea

 

 

1cf

2OF

 

Btw does deffense count for anything in this league?

if thats an option i like your idea

 

 

1cf

2OF

 

Btw does deffense count for anything in this league?

Ya, errors are a category.

I personally like the idea of a CF, LF, and RF...but I think 420 and Jas see what I was trying to get at when I brought it up. I think the strategy would be huge.

Ok everyone

 

Here are the categories for stats right now:

 

Offense (9; 1 is negative): R, 2B, 3B, HR, RBI, SB, E, AVG, OPS,

 

Pitching (8) W, L, CG, SHO, SV, BB, K, ERA

 

I was thinking we could add Innings Pitched to the pitchesr side. This would mean that there are 9 pitching categories and 9 position categories and since its a head to head league, you just have to win the categories to win the game so their would be great balance. I also could see a point to having strikeouts count on offense because they are a big part of the game. walks are already factored in OPS, but k's aren't anywhere.

 

What I was thinking (need everyone else to agree or disagree) was if we had strikeouts to hitters, then to add innings pitched and holds to the pitchers category. This would give 10 position categories and 10 pitching categories.

 

Another option instead of counting holds, would be to have Hr's as a category for pitchers.

 

Anyway, feedback is appreciated.

I personally like the idea of a CF, LF, and RF...but I think 420 and Jas see what I was trying to get at when I brought it up. I think the strategy would be huge.

the thing is what is the difference between a left fielder and a right fielder?

Ok everyone

 

Here are the categories for stats right now:

 

Offense (9; 1 is negative): R, 2B, 3B, HR, RBI, SB, E, AVG, OPS,

 

Pitching (8) W, L, CG, SHO, SV, BB, K, ERA

 

I was thinking we could add Innings Pitched to the pitchesr side.  This would mean that there are 9 pitching categories and 9 position categories and since its a head to head league, you just have to win the categories to win the game so their would be great balance.  I also could see a point to having strikeouts count on offense because they are a big part of the game.  walks are already factored in OPS, but k's aren't anywhere.

 

What I was thinking (need everyone else to agree or disagree) was if we had strikeouts to hitters, then to add innings pitched and holds to the pitchers category.  This would give 10 position categories and 10 pitching categories.

 

Another option instead of counting holds, would be to have Hr's as a category for pitchers. 

 

Anyway, feedback is appreciated.

i like holds because it means more action from the bullpen rather than having everyone attempt for 4 closers each team.

the thing is what is the difference between a left fielder and a right fielder?

I dunno, I just like how it looks...

 

There are more top RF than LF IMHO, I think you would really have to put thought into the drafts, that's no biggie though.

 

I am fine with including holds aswell.

I figure holds means you could go after a top setup man instead of a closer, cause a lot of times some teams have absolute crap as closers, this would give them another option.

 

Just to make sure its semi fair, how many holds do the top middle relievers usually get?