NFBC Champion Profile - John Crane

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:18 am

NFBC CHAMPION PROFILE JOHN CRANE, LAS VEGAS $650 AUCTION

1. How did it feel to win your league title?

The NL 650 Auction came down to one last playoff game. I was heading into

this game thinking I'd finish second even though I lead by .5 points. With

Rick Thomas starting Jake Peavy and only 6 K's behind and one win behind I

knew I was toast. Jake Peavy blew up in that game and I ended up winning the

NL 650 Auction League. I felt great to win but also felt bad for Katherine

Eckert who had the lead most of the way.

2. What were the keys to your championship season?

The key to my championship season was Jake Peavy! Actually my pitching held

up most of the year. I'd say Cole Hamels, Orlando Hernandez , Chad

Billingsley and Wandy Rodriguez where key. On offense Kaz Matsui, Aaron

Roward and Jason Werth were big.

3. What draft day strategies worked best?

As far as strategies I tried to spread the risk. NL with 10 pitchers I

decided to slide more money to that side. So I guess the split was 160/100.

4. Were there any draft day strategies that didn't pan out?

What didn't work? Plenty! Todd Walker, Hung Chih Kuo etc.

5. How did FAAB work for you?

My worst Bid was for Milton Bradley at $751. My best Aaron Miles for $81.

6. How long have you been playing fantasy baseball/fantasy sports?

I've been playing fantasy baseball for 9 years. All on ESPN and CDM until

the NFBC showed up. So what does a rookie do first time out on the NFBC? He

signs up for a Auction League with some of the best players in the world.

Heck I'd never done an Auction and all of a sudden I'm facing some of the

best ever. Who's that Shawn Childs guy? He seems nice enough but he talks

funny? Must be a birth defect from being born in the east. Todd Zola?

Everyone is

excited he's here? Who is he? Brady Tinker this guy talks fast. Must of sold

cars in the past. Little did I know. Boy have I learned since!!!

7. Personal - single/married/occupation/where do you live?

Married, two sons and love them all. They are my life.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:05 am

Congrats and well done Walla, but no mercy in tonight's draft.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:00 am

crane wins a league title??? good job john!

now the real question...are you THAT good or is RT slipping

SluggoJD · Post by **SluggoJD** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:44 am

Yea, congrats Walla Walla - glad to see you finish on top, without having to look upside down

John

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:47 am

John didnt you get Wandy Rodriquez on the waiver wire, that would have been a good one.He started in most mix leagues . nice job john

751542 · Post by **751542** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:33 pm

good job john!!! no, RT is not slipping john was just better!!! tip of the hat. see you in vegas john!!

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:14 pm

Nice job John...I'll get Eddie's cheat sheet for the AL Auction for you!!

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:32 pm

Nice job WALLA WALLA, nice to see the ole guard CDM crew taking DOWN a title. Best of luck in 2008.