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by lschechter
Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The Birth of High Stakes Fantasy
Replies: 2
Views: 1009

Re: The Birth of High Stakes Fantasy

Just a reminder, buy this now or get it on your holiday gift wish list. Santa is coming soon!
by lschechter
Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The Birth of High Stakes Fantasy
Replies: 2
Views: 1009

The Birth of High Stakes Fantasy

The following is an excerpt from my new book “The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It happen” It’s available on most book sellers’ websites, paperback and eBook. Full details and reviews on Amazon. Buy this or get it on your holiday gift wish list. You will love it. ...
by lschechter
Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: I Need Your Help
Replies: 0
Views: 1607

I Need Your Help

As some of you know, I recently released a book “The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen.” There’s never been a book like this, and the reviews are fantastic. It’s got a 4.8 rating on Amazon, the editorial reviews are great, and the Midwest Book Review said: “...
by lschechter
Mon May 27, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The History of Fantasy Sports + High Stakes Leagues
Replies: 2
Views: 7695

Re: The History of Fantasy Sports + High Stakes Leagues

Note: This is a great Father's Day gift. Everyone who plays NFBC will love this book. Here's a new review from Mark Mariani, from CBS Sports and Turner Sports: Larry Schechter's "The History of Fantasy Sports" is more than just a book; it is a seminal journey through the evolution of a phenomenon th...
by lschechter
Fri May 17, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The History of Fantasy Sports + High Stakes Leagues
Replies: 2
Views: 7695

The History of Fantasy Sports + High Stakes Leagues

I want to let everyone know I recently released my second book, called "The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen." This is the first ever book that tells the entire history of how fantasy games came to be, the creation of commercial games, magazines, websites, ...
by lschechter
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Win $200,000 In The Debut NFBC Platinum League
Replies: 197
Views: 66084

Re: Win $200,000 In The Debut NFBC Platinum League

either that or 15 separate blind bids.

Which leads to this hugely important question...for spot #15 do you get it for free or have to bid $1??? :-)
by lschechter
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Win $200,000 In The Debut NFBC Platinum League
Replies: 197
Views: 66084

Re: Win $200,000 In The Debut NFBC Platinum League

I didn't scroll back too far, so I apologize if this was already answered... For the bidding for draft spot idea, I could see having an auction for the #1 spot...then a new auction for the #2 spot...then new bidding for #3, etc....but if you used blind bids, wouldn't you also have to have separate b...
by lschechter
Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Bye Bye AROD
Replies: 21
Views: 7973

Re: Bye Bye AROD

I'm sure they would have suspended him for life if they thought it could have been upheld on appeal.

Does this mean we should move A Rod down on our 2014 cheat sheets?
by lschechter
Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Full Review of Winning Fantasy Baseball by WW
Replies: 5
Views: 3017

Re: Full Review of Winning Fantasy Baseball by WW

That's why we're having this at midnight. The fire will be visible for miles and miles. I'm bringing marshmallows, and Greg and Tom said they'll teach us all how to make smores. It's gonna be a blast. On a side note, for anyone who got the book, or is going to get it, I just learned there's an error...
by lschechter
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Full Review of Winning Fantasy Baseball by WW
Replies: 5
Views: 3017

Re: Full Review of Winning Fantasy Baseball by WW

Wow, Walla Walla....thanks for the help, buddy. Glad you still love me. The book is now in book stores and the Kindle is available. Nook and iTunes should be any day now. If anyone wants to see more reviews, below are some links. Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus and Shandler of BBHQ require a su...
by lschechter
Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

yeah, I guess you can say that. although that's putting it awfully simply. If I just wanted to say "draft value" I would have written a short article, not a 95,000 word book. And getting some roster balance is also important. Obviously, in a league like NFBC where no trading is allowed, getting bala...
by lschechter
Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

Doughboys -- put very simply, if based on stat projections and an intelligent value formula a player has a dollar value of $20, and you buy him at an auction for $18, that's a good deal...if you buy him for $22, that's a bad deal. And many people will spend $22 for reasons such as "position scarcity...
by lschechter
Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

What I mean by "my projections and values aren't better..." is for example, let's say everyone thinks Goldschmidt will hit 35 HR's but I think he'll hit 40...and I buy Goldschmidt...and I was right and everyone else was wrong because he hits 40. If I could do that with a bunch of players, that would...
by lschechter
Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

Thanks Bronx, King of Queens, 76erFan, Poopytooth... Walla Walla -- not sure where you got that idea...did you misunderstand when it says "doubt I’ve ever won a league primarily because I had a better set of player dollar values than everyone else..."? I say repeatedly it's all about value. Getting ...
by lschechter
Sat Dec 21, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

Amazon released the book early.

If you get 1-2 day shipping from Amazon, you can have it by Christmas.

Or, for just $25,000, I'll dress up like Santa and deliver it to your door (with Greg and Tom dressed like Reindeer).
by lschechter
Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

Hi Sack, Thanks. I'll be in NYC for NFBC 1st weekend and Vegas 2nd weekend. I haven't been to Vegas for the NFBC or NFFC in many, many years. I'll be happy to sign a book, but you'll have a hard time reading my chicken scratch. I love ADP lists, they're very helpful. I mention them in the Snake Draf...
by lschechter
Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 24
Views: 15335

Larry Schechter Book Announcement

I want to let everyone know that I've written a book, called "Winning Fantasy Baseball -- Secret Strategies of a Nine-Time National Champion." It is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and will be released on January 7th. It will be in book stores everywhere in the US and Can...
by lschechter
Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The Baseball Forecaster Is Here!!
Replies: 18
Views: 6927

Re: The Baseball Forecaster Is Here!!

You can always buy it on amazon, probably save yourself some money, too.
by lschechter
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: Larry Schechter Book Announcement

Thanks Chad. Those other 5 are Tout Wars titles, so probably not what you were thinking...a little different than NFBC, WCOFF, etc.
by lschechter
Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Larry Schechter Book Announcement
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Larry Schechter Book Announcement

I've written a book, called "Winning Fantasy Baseball, Secret Strategies of a seven-time National Champion", which will be released on January 7th. It will be available in book stores, and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. The book covers all formats, i.e. mo...
by lschechter
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Anybody have mixed auction results?
Replies: 0
Views: 1008

Anybody have mixed auction results?

I'm doing some research, and would like a copy of prices for every 2012 NFBC mixed auction. If you can send me one, any format, by e-mail or snail mail, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Larry Schechter

[email protected]

11 Maria Ct
Rexford, NY 12148
by lschechter
Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Question For Those Who Drafted In New York
Replies: 28
Views: 13216

Question For Those Who Drafted In New York

Who's gonna sing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch (the break after round 20)?
by lschechter
Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:16 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: NYC $1300 Auction
Replies: 10
Views: 3696

NYC $1300 Auction

I was in both auction leagues this year and last. If I remember correctly, last year we did 10:00 and 4:00. The problem was that there was almost no time in between auctions. When I saw that this year was 5:00, that seemed like a good idea (but I didn't know we had a 10:00 curfew). If you can't get ...
by lschechter
Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Get Better Soon Gene McCaffrey!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 3599

Get Better Soon Gene McCaffrey!!!

Gene,



Best wishes. Get well soon.