Need 5 guys for a MLB DYNASTY FANTASY LEAGUE- ESPN

lowery12 · 02-10-2013, 10:31 PM

So, after some of the guys I work with for the Indians blog on ESPN.com told me about the premise of this, I really thought that I would like to run a dynasty league. If you are unfamiliar with what a "dynasty league" is, I HIGHLY encourage you ESPN's Dynasty draft column that can be found on their fantasy mlb tab.

Basically it is a league in which you draft 40 players. You are constructing your own team not only for this year, but for the future. At the end of each season, you can choose to keep you're entire team of 40 players, or throw some back. There is a draft in-between each season to allow you to re-fill your roster to 40 players.

Teams typically feature a mix of the traditional high profile players (Braun, Trout, Pujols, etc.) and also a mix of young prospect players (Addison Russell, Byron Buxton, Danny Hultzen, etc.). The key to playing in one of these leagues is to know what young players to invest in, and what veterans to avoid. It really seems like the ultimate fantasy baseball experience - Draft your own 40 man roster, and make your own decisions. Trade your all-star player for a package of prospects. Release a struggling veteran to pick up that guy who is pitching well in Low-A ball. I think this is just a really cool premise...and I thought guys here may be interested because a lot of the prospects we collect will likely be draft picks for us in this format!

I have created a league with the same sort of rules as was listed in the article; the only difference is instead of doing a snake draft, I chose to instead do an auction draft- Some people seem to be scared off by auction drafts, but they truly are the most fair way to draft teams. I have never met someone who has tried an auction draft who didn't like it more than a snake.

Anyways, If you would be interested in this, let me know. I would really like to have serious inquiries only. This means if you are going to join, I expect you to be playing next year, and the year after that. I don't want guys to join, have a rough first year, then quit as their prospects are just going to be making it to the big leagues. I want it to be a good group of guys who really like to play fantasy baseball.

Ideally, I would like to provide a small prize for the winner each year. I was thinking something small - 10 bucks from each person in the league or less. If anyone has ideas for this, let me know.

Oh, and I would like 10 teams. No more, no less. Again, if seriously interested, please let me know. We already have 5 guys in, so claim a spot now if you want in.

1. Blowe12
2. Lowery12
3. MF39
4. Jsmitty7
5. Knowname
6.Jwalker
7.hitman1116
8.Jbjints
9.oreo2004
10.Highroller

Jwalker · 02-11-2013, 12:20 AM

I'm in sounds good

hitman1116 · 02-11-2013, 02:21 AM

I'd be in for sure with a prize don't care how much the total is

lowery12 · 02-11-2013, 02:17 PM

only 3 spot left!

Jwalker · 02-12-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowery12

only 3 spot left!

Im Up either way, but what is scoring system (h2h categories, h2h points, rotisserie)?

Jbjints · 02-12-2013, 05:34 PM

I've been looking for a dynasty league and I am more than interested in becoming an owner. Please let me know. I've subscribed to this thread.

Thanks,

Joe

Jbjints · 02-12-2013, 05:39 PM

As far as a prize I was in a Beckett league last year and what the commissioner did was take the money and buy a card and give the card to the winner. As the commissioner choose five cards in the price range of the fees collected and let the owners vote on which card should be the prize.

I won a Nolan Ryan auto last year and I love the card.

Oreo2004 · 02-12-2013, 07:06 PM

I'd be in.

Highroller · 02-12-2013, 07:09 PM

I'm in if you have an open spot still.

Jwalker · 02-12-2013, 07:26 PM

So as far as prizes I had a couple options (on top of jbs good ideas)
A. 10 a person 1st 60$ 2nd 30$ 3rd 10$
B. Everyone sends in at least a 10-15$ baseball cards to league manager, winner receives 4 of choice 2nd chooses 2 3rd chooses 1 most total PTs chooses 1

Just some ideas!

Yanke3z11 · 02-12-2013, 07:32 PM

Ill join! Dont know a ton about all the prospects besides the big names but ill do my research. Do we know when the draft will be? I like the $10 per person, id be in favor of winner take all but either way is cool

lowery12 · 02-12-2013, 10:06 PM

the league is full!!

ConRyl · 02-12-2013, 10:12 PM

Ill join, sounds like fun

Jwalker · 02-12-2013, 10:57 PM

Changed name to "A Decade of Dominance"

if i ever post up a video my intro is gonna be " magic stick" - 50 cent

02-10-2013, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
lowery12 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Need 5 guys for a MLB DYNASTY FANTASY LEAGUE- ESPN So, after some of the guys I work with for the Indians blog on ESPN.com told me about the premise of this, I really thought that I would like to run a dynasty league. If you are unfamiliar with what a "dynasty league" is, I HIGHLY encourage you ESPN's Dynasty draft column that can be found on their fantasy mlb tab. Basically it is a league in which you draft 40 players. You are constructing your own team not only for this year, but for the future. At the end of each season, you can choose to keep you're entire team of 40 players, or throw some back. There is a draft in-between each season to allow you to re-fill your roster to 40 players. Teams typically feature a mix of the traditional high profile players (Braun, Trout, Pujols, etc.) and also a mix of young prospect players (Addison Russell, Byron Buxton, Danny Hultzen, etc.). The key to playing in one of these leagues is to know what young players to invest in, and what veterans to avoid. It really seems like the ultimate fantasy baseball experience - Draft your own 40 man roster, and make your own decisions. Trade your all-star player for a package of prospects. Release a struggling veteran to pick up that guy who is pitching well in Low-A ball. I think this is just a really cool premise...and I thought guys here may be interested because a lot of the prospects we collect will likely be draft picks for us in this format! I have created a league with the same sort of rules as was listed in the article; the only difference is instead of doing a snake draft, I chose to instead do an auction draft- Some people seem to be scared off by auction drafts, but they truly are the most fair way to draft teams. I have never met someone who has tried an auction draft who didn't like it more than a snake. Anyways, If you would be interested in this, let me know. I would really like to have serious inquiries only. This means if you are going to join, I expect you to be playing next year, and the year after that. I don't want guys to join, have a rough first year, then quit as their prospects are just going to be making it to the big leagues. I want it to be a good group of guys who really like to play fantasy baseball. Ideally, I would like to provide a small prize for the winner each year. I was thinking something small - 10 bucks from each person in the league or less. If anyone has ideas for this, let me know. Oh, and I would like 10 teams. No more, no less. Again, if seriously interested, please let me know. We already have 5 guys in, so claim a spot now if you want in. 1. Blowe12 2. Lowery12 3. MF39 4. Jsmitty7 5. Knowname 6.Jwalker 7.hitman1116 8.Jbjints 9.oreo2004 10.Highroller Last edited by lowery12; 02-12-2013 at 10:06 PM.

02-11-2013, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jwalker Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bama Posts: 682 Jwalker2134	I'm in sounds good __________________ I collect Julio Jones, Zac Stacy, Trent Richardson, Jason Heyward, and always looking for Bama Memorabilia! If you have any feel free to pm me http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/user/Jwalker2134/library/ Rams, Bama, Braves! Last edited by Jwalker; 02-11-2013 at 01:54 PM.

02-11-2013, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
lowery12 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 201	only 3 spot left! Last edited by lowery12; 02-11-2013 at 05:35 PM.

02-12-2013, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jwalker Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bama Posts: 682 Jwalker2134	So as far as prizes I had a couple options (on top of jbs good ideas) A. 10 a person 1st 60$ 2nd 30$ 3rd 10$ B. Everyone sends in at least a 10-15$ baseball cards to league manager, winner receives 4 of choice 2nd chooses 2 3rd chooses 1 most total PTs chooses 1 Just some ideas! __________________ I collect Julio Jones, Zac Stacy, Trent Richardson, Jason Heyward, and always looking for Bama Memorabilia! If you have any feel free to pm me http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/user/Jwalker2134/library/ Rams, Bama, Braves! Last edited by Jwalker; 02-12-2013 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Typo

02-12-2013, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Yanke3z11 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,209	Ill join! Dont know a ton about all the prospects besides the big names but ill do my research. Do we know when the draft will be? I like the $10 per person, id be in favor of winner take all but either way is cool __________________ I collect PACKERS, YANKEES, and KNICKS Always looking to add to my JASON GIAMBI collection too http://s1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa441/tebowfan-15/

02-11-2013, 02:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
hitman1116 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 429 collegestudent1116	I'd be in for sure with a prize don't care how much the total is

02-12-2013, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jbjints Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Hyde Park, NY Posts: 130 Jbjints Jbjints	I've been looking for a dynasty league and I am more than interested in becoming an owner. Please let me know. I've subscribed to this thread. Thanks, Joe

02-12-2013, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jbjints Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Hyde Park, NY Posts: 130 Jbjints Jbjints	As far as a prize I was in a Beckett league last year and what the commissioner did was take the money and buy a card and give the card to the winner. As the commissioner choose five cards in the price range of the fees collected and let the owners vote on which card should be the prize. I won a Nolan Ryan auto last year and I love the card.

02-12-2013, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Oreo2004 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rapid City Posts: 284 sublimessportscards	I'd be in.

02-12-2013, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Highroller Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 282 justin_hixson	I'm in if you have an open spot still.

02-12-2013, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
lowery12 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 201	the league is full!!

02-12-2013, 10:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
ConRyl Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 668	Ill join, sounds like fun __________________ My Bucket http://s1015.photobucket.com/albums/af274/ConRyl15/

02-12-2013, 10:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jwalker Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bama Posts: 682 Jwalker2134	Changed name to "A Decade of Dominance" if i ever post up a video my intro is gonna be " magic stick" - 50 cent __________________ I collect Julio Jones, Zac Stacy, Trent Richardson, Jason Heyward, and always looking for Bama Memorabilia! If you have any feel free to pm me http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/user/Jwalker2134/library/ Rams, Bama, Braves!

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