Gaslamp Fantasy Ball is Live!

by isaic16 on Feb 10, 2012 7:05 AM PST

As promised, I have put together a Fantasy League for Gaslamp Ball on Yahoo! Sports. Currently, we're set for up to 16 teams, with the draft scheduled for Sunday March 25 at 3 pm pst/6 pm est. At this point, I am allowing entry on a first come, first served basis.

As of right now, we are using standard Yahoo rules with a Head-to-Head competition format. I encourage discussion in the comments if you feel there is something we can do better than the defaults. More, including League Name and Password, after the jump.

League Name: Gaslamp Fantasy Ball

Password: Tony The Gwynn

URL: http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/15640

League ID: 15640

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And here is a breakdown of the rules as they stand now:

Format: Head-to-Head

Draft: Standard Snake Draft

Rosters: Yahoo Default

Waiver: Rotational, players are on waivers for 2 days.

Scoring Categories: Yahoo Default: Runs, RBI, Home Runs, Stolen Bases, Batting Average

Wins, Saves, Strikeouts, ERA, WHIP

Again, if you think we should go with something different, I encourage discussion. There's still plenty of time to make changes as needed.

Thank you again, everyone! I look forward to playing with you this year. See you on the OTs!

This FanPost was written by a member of the Gaslamp Ball community and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gaslamp Ball managers or SB Nation.

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If there is a spot that needs to be filled

I would like to give it a try. Thing is I’ve never even played fantasy baseball before so I would probably not be very good it. I also don’t know how much work goes into joining a fantasy leagu. Do you have to set your lineup every day and stuff like that? Anyways if the league can’t be filled with hardened fantasy veterans I’d like to take a shot if you’ll have me.

by sixpakfrombelgium on Feb 10, 2012 9:13 AM PST reply actions

Don't be nervous

I’m not sure there’s anyone here who would call themselves a fantasy ‘expert’.

Here’s all you need to know, really: You pick players all at once, which you use to form your team. Once you have your team, you’ll try and start the best players in such a way as to get the best possible numbers. You don’t have to set your lineup every day. If you don’t it will just duplicate the previous day. You can also add or drop players at any time.

It seems like a lot, but once you get into it, its pretty straight forward.

by isaic16 on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM PST up reply actions

You can also set it days in advance to account for players with off days during the week.

Even if you don’t check every day, I would at least try to adjust for off days. That way you don’t end up with a bunch of guys sitting out that could get replaced by bench guys for those weekday day games.

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Feb 10, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions

I'm In

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Feb 10, 2012 10:15 AM PST reply actions

I think we need the actual league ID number.

by JollyWaffle on Feb 10, 2012 12:14 PM PST reply actions

League ID is

15640

by isaic16 on Feb 10, 2012 12:18 PM PST up reply actions

Doesn't the draft time seem early?

by sdpads24 on Feb 10, 2012 12:42 PM PST reply actions

Yes, I think the draft is too early. Closer to the end of spring training is ideal

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Feb 10, 2012 8:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

I've never played this format before

but I’m looking forward to it.

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.

by Johnny UT on Feb 10, 2012 12:42 PM PST reply actions

The Fightin' Unicorns, reporting for duty.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThinGwynn on Feb 10, 2012 1:21 PM PST reply actions

Ha!

I have a friend whose fantasy football team is Team Sparkly Unicorns.

by scout1222 on Feb 10, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions

The best strategy for fantasy baseball...

is to draft a kicker right off the bat.

"The Internet?! Is that thing still around?"

by Jsn L on Feb 10, 2012 1:44 PM PST reply actions

I prefer

drafting a batter right off the kick.

by Johnny UT on Feb 10, 2012 7:26 PM PST up reply actions

LOL...

but seriously, I got dibbs on Nate Kaeding.

"The Internet?! Is that thing still around?"

by Jsn L on Feb 11, 2012 8:33 AM PST up reply actions

joined

and looking forward to it! anyone interested in meeting up somewhere for lunch/drinks for the draft?

"...and never forget that until the day when God shall deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is summed up in these two words,-Wait and hope."

by derntootin on Feb 10, 2012 5:47 PM PST reply actions

Wow!

That filled up a lot faster than I expected.

I’ve opened up an additional 4 slots if anyone else wants to jump in.

Also, I think you’re right about the draft time. I’m updating that.

by isaic16 on Feb 10, 2012 8:32 PM PST reply actions

TWSS

(although I’m not sure what the fourth slot would be)

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThinGwynn on Feb 10, 2012 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

You've probably just been filled by a lot of "no shows"

I recommend forcing players to check in at least once more a week before the draft. Anyone who doesn’t check in within 24-48 hours should be kicked.
And I would be stern about mandating participation in the draft…

The worst thing in these leagues is inactive players, and normally a bunch of random people signing up = many inactive players.

That being said, I might be interested if you have an open spot closer to the draft date, but can’t commit now. I would poll your participants if they want the default categories. I find those pretty boring, but those categories require far less time than a more comprehensive list of stats.

For the record, Whitney and I won the last Gaslampball Fantasy Baseball team (on CBSsports?).

by Zen Blade on Feb 11, 2012 5:13 AM PST up reply actions

I think you are correct

I added a rule to the league asking all participant to post at least once during the first 3 weeks of March, which should be enough time to eliminate any vacation excuses. Anyone that hasn’t done so will vacate their spot, which will probably open up a second round of sign-ups.

I may try to be a little more organized with the requests at that time.

by isaic16 on Feb 11, 2012 5:41 AM PST up reply actions