2007 NFBC Champion Profile - Chris Throop
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:17 am
NFBC CHAMPION PROFILE – CHRIS THROOP SATELLITE AUCTION LEAGUE 1
1. How did it feel to win your league title?
While my satellite auction league championship was for only $250, it was the only auction satellite. That meant that the level of competition was very high - many of the big name players used it as a tune up. It was very rewarding to do well against such tough competition, as some of my other leagues didn't pan out nearly as well. It was nice to know I wasn't totally out of my depth in the NFBC. The competition was fierce all year and I won with only 109 points so the last day of the season was a big relief.
2. What were the keys to your championship season?
A successful draft and then constant management throughout the year. The online auction draft format was a first for me, and with a very rapid clock I felt after the draft like I had been working out for hours. At the end I was excited about how my draft had gone, but having a great draft though quickly proved not to be enough. I ended up spending as much time on managing free agents as I had to for the larger $ leagues I was in.
3. What draft day strategies worked best?
Complete flexibility. Typically in my NFBC live auctions I have seen people over pay for players, thereby leading to bargains later in the draft. In this league with an online auction draft, the bidding was very conservative throughout (people seemed especially determined not to overpay early) which meant I had to completely switch my strategy in the first 15 minutes of the draft. Fortunately, I was able to pick up players like A-Rod, Soriano, Holliday, and Utley all for much less than I would have projected pre-draft.
4. Were there any draft day strategies that didn't pan out?
My goal was to focus on hitting and use the free agent wire to augment a few core pitchers. When Willis started having such a bad season, I really had to scramble. I certainly wouldn't have won if McGowan and Marcum hadn't worked out so well.
5. How did FAAB work for you?
I was pretty conservative using my FAAB. Overall that approach worked, but there were multiple times when I missed a player I wanted. Each league seems to have a different chemistry on when and how to use FAAB, and I have to improve my ability to read that chemistry and adjust the bids to be successful.
6. How long have you been playing fantasy baseball/fantasy sports?
I have been playing for 10 years, and in the NFBC for the last three.
7. Personal - single/married/occupation/where do you live?
I am married, and we had our first child during the summer. I am the business line Director for TD Ameritrade's www.Izone.com, and I live in New York City.
1. How did it feel to win your league title?
While my satellite auction league championship was for only $250, it was the only auction satellite. That meant that the level of competition was very high - many of the big name players used it as a tune up. It was very rewarding to do well against such tough competition, as some of my other leagues didn't pan out nearly as well. It was nice to know I wasn't totally out of my depth in the NFBC. The competition was fierce all year and I won with only 109 points so the last day of the season was a big relief.
2. What were the keys to your championship season?
A successful draft and then constant management throughout the year. The online auction draft format was a first for me, and with a very rapid clock I felt after the draft like I had been working out for hours. At the end I was excited about how my draft had gone, but having a great draft though quickly proved not to be enough. I ended up spending as much time on managing free agents as I had to for the larger $ leagues I was in.
3. What draft day strategies worked best?
Complete flexibility. Typically in my NFBC live auctions I have seen people over pay for players, thereby leading to bargains later in the draft. In this league with an online auction draft, the bidding was very conservative throughout (people seemed especially determined not to overpay early) which meant I had to completely switch my strategy in the first 15 minutes of the draft. Fortunately, I was able to pick up players like A-Rod, Soriano, Holliday, and Utley all for much less than I would have projected pre-draft.
4. Were there any draft day strategies that didn't pan out?
My goal was to focus on hitting and use the free agent wire to augment a few core pitchers. When Willis started having such a bad season, I really had to scramble. I certainly wouldn't have won if McGowan and Marcum hadn't worked out so well.
5. How did FAAB work for you?
I was pretty conservative using my FAAB. Overall that approach worked, but there were multiple times when I missed a player I wanted. Each league seems to have a different chemistry on when and how to use FAAB, and I have to improve my ability to read that chemistry and adjust the bids to be successful.
6. How long have you been playing fantasy baseball/fantasy sports?
I have been playing for 10 years, and in the NFBC for the last three.
7. Personal - single/married/occupation/where do you live?
I am married, and we had our first child during the summer. I am the business line Director for TD Ameritrade's www.Izone.com, and I live in New York City.
