Gaslamp Ball Fantasy Baseball with CBSSports.com
by Dex on Mar 8, 2010 9:32 AM PST
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PrintOK. Here is the deal.
I know that many of you love yourselves some fantasy baseball. I myself have been known to dabble in the occasional fantasy baseball league.
All that said, SBNation has got us a partnership with CBSSports.com and their CBSSports.com Commissioner League. I am told that it is very powerful. It's won 8 out of 9 Fantasy Sports Trade Association Awards for "Best Fantasy Baseball Commissioner League Management Product".
In short it is the shiz.
If you run a league already and you haven't signed up for anything yet, you can get 50% off the CBSSports.com Commissioner League.
I should also note the features:
- Customize entire league the way you want...rules, scores, teams + more
- LIVE scoring & stats so you can follow along as your teams rack up points
- Keeper league capability to carry on the tradition for many seasons to come
- Expert analysis provides up-to-date information on all players & teams
- Live chat/league messenger to trash talk with your competition
- 14-Day Free Trial included
OK. Now the really good stuff. As part of our partnership with CBSSports.com, we get our own 12 team league! Huzzah!
If you're not interested in being a part of the official league, you can safely ignore the jump. Otherwise, jump away, bitches!
So I checked on Twitter and we have a bunch of people who are already interested in participating in the league. JBox and I have graciously decided to leave our spots open for Gaslamp Ballers who want to play. We will likely adopt our own pet teams though and hound them mercilessly if they show anything less than what our highest expectations would dictate.
For the rest of you, we need to decide on who is going to play.
I've sort of decided in my head that since the CBSSports.com league is so customizable, we would forgo the normal stats and instead do a combination of absolutely ridiculous stats and stats that are very much representative of the kind of game our friends Hoyer and Depodesta are playing.
So in other words, a CONTEST!
If you want to play, add a comment to this thread that says something like, "I want to play" in the subject line and then add a stat that you think we should use for scoring.
Here's the trick though. CBSSports.com lets us make up our own stats using a custom stat formula builder. If you have a stat that you really like, just make it up. For example, I have a stat in my head I like to call the Adrian Gonzalez that looks like HR + doubles + Intentional Walks - triples - steals. You may have your own stat in your mind.
At the same time, if there's a stat that can be calculated that you think would make you the next Bill James, then I'm curious as to what that stat would be, Wonko.
Once we get entries, people are free to vote for their favorites, but jbox and I will probably make final call as far as the 12 goes. If you still want more action, you are more than free to take advantage of the 50% off coupon.
Also, people are more than welcome to team up and submit their entries in teams of 2 or more. In fact, part of our consideration will be whether or not we think you'll be able to keep up with the league through thick and thin and if you have a friend playing with you, you're probably more likely to stick around.
Confused? Good! Have at it!
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I want to play
I’ve never done it before, but thought I might try it out this year. Maybe you can give out points for the number of players you leave on base. Call it “The Kouz”.
"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG
by TheGrandHatching on Mar 8, 2010 9:51 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I don't need to play
but my Adrian stat is (warning track fly balls at home + home runs away) all divided by infield singles.
…that’s right… 0 infield singles means infinite points…
is CBSSports’s stat builder powerful enough to handle irrational numbers?
I was dating this girl from Canada... after about a month I found out she didn't know what sport the Padres played, she thought "padre" was spelled p-o-d-r-a-y and she thought it was some kind of a fish. Dealbreaker.
I just looked it up… Adrian had 6 infield hits last season… which is approximately 6 more than I would have expected.
I was dating this girl from Canada... after about a month I found out she didn't know what sport the Padres played, she thought "padre" was spelled p-o-d-r-a-y and she thought it was some kind of a fish. Dealbreaker.
I would like to play
I commish a 10 team league, but can always add another.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
TWSS
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Mar 8, 2010 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
I want to play!
Alright, here we go.
(((Strikeouts x 5) – (Earned runs + wild pitches + hit batters)^2) Runs scored by that team) x 1 or 2
Wow, that’s confusing. Let me explain.
In this example, I pitcher strikes out 7, gives up 3 earned runs, and hits one batter with zero wild pitches. His team scores 5 runs over the course of the game. But, his team looses.
((7 × 5) – ((30+1)^2) + 5) x 1
(35 – 16 + 5) x 1
24 points
But I just realized that there is a good possibility of this number turning out negative. Which doesn’t work, if I am not mistaken. Like, if the guy had 1 strike out, 7 earned runs, hit 4 batters, had 7 wild pitches, his team scores 8 and somehow wins.
((1 × 5) – (7+7+4)^2 + 8) x 2
(5-324+8) x 2
-622
Oops. Well, I guess If you distribute the negative, then you’d end up with a positive number, I think…
((1 × 5) – (7+7+4)^2 + 8) x 2
((1 × 5) + (-7-7-4)^2 + 8) x 2
(5 + 324 + 8) x 2
674
Okay, we’ll do that.
I realize that this is far from easy. In fact it’s pretty complicated, maybe a little goofy, and sometimes doesn’t make sense or does something crazy. And that is why I have named my beautiful creation…..wait for it….. The Heath Bell.
P.S. Thank you GLB for helping me study for my math final tonight.
P.P.S. Anyone want to partner up? I get the feeling I will fail miserably alone if I an deemed worthy enough to play.
by Jordan_Ming on Mar 8, 2010 10:09 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
wait
wait… so the guy who had 1 K and 7 ER got 650 points more than the guy with 7 K and 1 ER?
yeah… that should work.
I was dating this girl from Canada... after about a month I found out she didn't know what sport the Padres played, she thought "padre" was spelled p-o-d-r-a-y and she thought it was some kind of a fish. Dealbreaker.
Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG
by TheGrandHatching on Mar 8, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I volunteer to partner up.
I have too much school work to do a team alone and I know a lot about teh baseballs.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
Woo hoo!
We did a GLB team fantasy league either last year or the year before and my partner (Phantom) didn’t do anything and I won all by my self. With your crazy math skills there is no way we can lose.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
I want in.
I’ll make up some stats when I wake up.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
I'll toss my hat it
I’ve been on Sportsline/CBS for a few seasons now, and I quit a league at the end of last season.
A stat I’m interested in is first pitch swing success, but I’d also like to see holds accounted for along with saves.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
oh and i get Peavy.
if somebody else drafts him, i’l be tweaking your ear all season long. i’ll consider us arch rivals in all things fantasy
552
Who do you think you are?
What are you some kind of fantasy baseball snob?
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
Fair enough.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Jonny Dub is soooo pissed.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
I call this one the jbox
SLG Percentage – Fielding Percentage + SB Percentage
This ensures that the player gets the maximum about of exciting offense from his bat, while also providing the maximum amount of exciting offense from the other team with his glove. Throw in some quality stolen bases for good measure.
I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I want to play
BTW
I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
man. i like that one
Though it favors DH’s who occasionally play the field, right?
by Dex on Mar 8, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
As long as they steal at least one base without getting caught
The concept is better than the math. This one may have to go back in the lab.
I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
In please!
Bonus points when your position players pitch. We actually had this in a league years ago.
SD Chicken for GM
The Albert Pujols
2B+HR+IBB
We've all experienced those delirious moments where one thing leads to another and you find yourself at the end of the night messing around with sheep. It's something we all have in common. -jbox
or trip around the bases
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
The Jake Peavy
- of Shots of Jagermeister Taken Directly from a Bottle
We've all experienced those delirious moments where one thing leads to another and you find yourself at the end of the night messing around with sheep. It's something we all have in common. -jbox
formatting
*number of Shots of Jagermeister Taken Directly from a Bottle
We've all experienced those delirious moments where one thing leads to another and you find yourself at the end of the night messing around with sheep. It's something we all have in common. -jbox
Have they made UnicornF/X yet?
If so, I’ve got some stats in mind.
(I want to play.)
Best Season Ever.
I want to play
Luis Durango: infield hits + SB – extra base hits
Tony Gwynn Jr: caught stealing + pickoffs – SB
CC Sabathia: K + 1/8(pitches thrown) – BB
Dave Magadan: foul balls hit + 2(foul balls hit on 3-2 pitch)
Andruw Jones: one handed putout + assists – errors
Ruben Rivera: swing and misses on breaking balls + 2(K-ing on breaking ball)
by onthemark on Mar 8, 2010 4:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That last one is about Khalil, isn't it?
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
For Khalil, subtract smiles
For Kouz, subtract hair.
Best Season Ever.
by Wes on Mar 8, 2010 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
I'd love to play!
Keep in mind though I’ve never been on a league before. I would be up for partnering up though. My stat is called the Everth Cabrera its SB + 3B – HR.
Proposed stat: Eckstein Scrap Factor (ESF)
(HBP + times pinch hit for/ double switched out + IF hits – HR) x (OBP-BA)
Bonus points: it sounds kinda like crap factory and that’s always funny, right?
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
If anyone wants to partner up then let me know.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
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