I didn't focus on HR's, hence the low amount.....or maybe I can use the "I have 4 kids excuse." Hahah that is classic.
BTW, My wife has is a psychologist and I have learned enough through absorption to know that Gekko has "Ron Envy".
Shandler on NFBC entry
Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by GOD Loves You:
I didn't focus on HR's, hence the low amount.....or maybe I can use the "I have 4 kids excuse." Hahah that is classic.
BTW, My wife has is a psychologist and I have learned enough through absorption to know that Gekko has "Ron Envy".
I didn't focus on HR's, hence the low amount.....or maybe I can use the "I have 4 kids excuse." Hahah that is classic.
BTW, My wife has is a psychologist and I have learned enough through absorption to know that Gekko has "Ron Envy".
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Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by Gekko:
quote:Originally posted by Schwks:
2. Ego I believe is not at play and if Shandler is counting on that, he will not find an edge. I believe that even Gekko is quite humble about his chance if you put him under a lie detector. even though i may be brash on the boards at time, I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED ON THE FANTASY BASEBALL DIAMOND. it comes down to having a feasible plan and then executing. if done correctly, draft day should be a bit on the boring side actually. [/QUOTE]Funny you should that mention that...I totally agree. The more I tend to prepare the less exciting draft day is as I know what the core of my team will look like before the draft happens. That being said, even though I've only participated in the NFBC for two years there are always some surprising picks that open the door for you to deviate from your scripted strategy.
quote:Originally posted by Schwks:
2. Ego I believe is not at play and if Shandler is counting on that, he will not find an edge. I believe that even Gekko is quite humble about his chance if you put him under a lie detector. even though i may be brash on the boards at time, I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED ON THE FANTASY BASEBALL DIAMOND. it comes down to having a feasible plan and then executing. if done correctly, draft day should be a bit on the boring side actually. [/QUOTE]Funny you should that mention that...I totally agree. The more I tend to prepare the less exciting draft day is as I know what the core of my team will look like before the draft happens. That being said, even though I've only participated in the NFBC for two years there are always some surprising picks that open the door for you to deviate from your scripted strategy.
Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by DoubleX:
quote:Originally posted by GOD Loves You:
I didn't focus on HR's, hence the low amount.....or maybe I can use the "I have 4 kids excuse." Hahah that is classic.
BTW, My wife has is a psychologist and I have learned enough through absorption to know that Gekko has "Ron Envy". [/QUOTE]I've always been fascinated with the willingness to post you tubes and MB and all...but why no GG site where he could make money? 
[ February 20, 2010, 02:59 PM: Message edited by: JohnZ ]
quote:Originally posted by GOD Loves You:
I didn't focus on HR's, hence the low amount.....or maybe I can use the "I have 4 kids excuse." Hahah that is classic.
BTW, My wife has is a psychologist and I have learned enough through absorption to know that Gekko has "Ron Envy".
[/QUOTE]I've always been fascinated with the willingness to post you tubes and MB and all...but why no GG site where he could make money? 
[ February 20, 2010, 02:59 PM: Message edited by: JohnZ ]
Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by Gekko:
How do you defeat such an opponent? Manpower.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it may well take an army to win a high-stakes fantasy league. So I have assembled an army. Actually, more of a "management team." Sam Walker may have used a few "consultants" in his Fantasyland saga, but his 2004 downfall could well have been that he didn't have enough of them.
My army is five strong. Dave Adler, Brian Rudd, Joe Hoffer and Bill Macey will be joining me in this experiment. Each of us will have assigned roles in managing this team. Just like Major League GMs don't do everything themselves, this team will also be run as a group effort.
How they all gonna fit at the draft table ??
Team Shandler conferring on PICK #1
How do you defeat such an opponent? Manpower.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it may well take an army to win a high-stakes fantasy league. So I have assembled an army. Actually, more of a "management team." Sam Walker may have used a few "consultants" in his Fantasyland saga, but his 2004 downfall could well have been that he didn't have enough of them.
My army is five strong. Dave Adler, Brian Rudd, Joe Hoffer and Bill Macey will be joining me in this experiment. Each of us will have assigned roles in managing this team. Just like Major League GMs don't do everything themselves, this team will also be run as a group effort.
How they all gonna fit at the draft table ??Team Shandler conferring on PICK #1
Shandler on NFBC entry
lol...nice pic
Sometimes I'm good and sometimes I'm bad....but I always try real hard.
Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:
quote:Originally posted by Gekko:
partial exerpt from article on HQ website...
My challenge now is to figure out how to use this information to help me compete in the NFBC in 2010. After all, knowing your enemy is half the battle, right?
All of the inputs create a profile of the high-stakes fantasy player. My opponents next month...
*will likely have a strong self-perception of their ability, possibly inflated.
*yet could still have some real expertise.
*likely will rely on proven strategies and take few risks.
*will likely be motivated by the potential for cash winnings, perhaps even moreso than the competition.
*In addition, they may be extra-motivated to take down the "expert."
How do you defeat such an opponent? Manpower.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it may well take an army to win a high-stakes fantasy league. So I have assembled an army. Actually, more of a "management team." Sam Walker may have used a few "consultants" in his Fantasyland saga, but his 2004 downfall could well have been that he didn't have enough of them.
My army is five strong. Dave Adler, Brian Rudd, Joe Hoffer and Bill Macey will be joining me in this experiment. Each of us will have assigned roles in managing this team. Just like Major League GMs don't do everything themselves, this team will also be run as a group effort.
This is great news and I applaud Ron for this idea. When he told me and Ryan what he was going to do this year, I thought it was a fantastic idea and one that will bring attention to the NFBC. Ron is right, MLB GMs have a team of experts analyzing each area of their teams, so why not do that with the highest-stakes league he can win? I love it.
It will be great editorial content for his users and now this is the "team" to beat for a lot of you. Ron is stating that his team of writers is ALL IN on this team and bringing the best competition to the table is what all of you are looking for. Nobody wants an industry expert in this event who just shows up to draft and then fakes it through the year. Ron not only isn't half-assing this venture, he's OUT TO WIN!!
All of us should be applauding him for his war plan in the NFBC. And again, I know he will write about this team and bring attention to the NFBC that we couldn't buy on his site. This is great, great news.
Now, can anyone beat his army of experts? Let's find out. May the best team win. [/QUOTE]I know how well I did last year and with an even better approach this year, I like my odds to beat Ron. Even if I do, I'll still buy his book again in November. No matter how much Forecaster bashing there is from time to time, I have no problem admitting it's a great book and necessary one to succeed in the nfbc. Best of luck to Ron and his army. He's going to need it
quote:Originally posted by Gekko:
partial exerpt from article on HQ website...
My challenge now is to figure out how to use this information to help me compete in the NFBC in 2010. After all, knowing your enemy is half the battle, right?
All of the inputs create a profile of the high-stakes fantasy player. My opponents next month...
*will likely have a strong self-perception of their ability, possibly inflated.
*yet could still have some real expertise.
*likely will rely on proven strategies and take few risks.
*will likely be motivated by the potential for cash winnings, perhaps even moreso than the competition.
*In addition, they may be extra-motivated to take down the "expert."
How do you defeat such an opponent? Manpower.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it may well take an army to win a high-stakes fantasy league. So I have assembled an army. Actually, more of a "management team." Sam Walker may have used a few "consultants" in his Fantasyland saga, but his 2004 downfall could well have been that he didn't have enough of them.
My army is five strong. Dave Adler, Brian Rudd, Joe Hoffer and Bill Macey will be joining me in this experiment. Each of us will have assigned roles in managing this team. Just like Major League GMs don't do everything themselves, this team will also be run as a group effort.
This is great news and I applaud Ron for this idea. When he told me and Ryan what he was going to do this year, I thought it was a fantastic idea and one that will bring attention to the NFBC. Ron is right, MLB GMs have a team of experts analyzing each area of their teams, so why not do that with the highest-stakes league he can win? I love it.It will be great editorial content for his users and now this is the "team" to beat for a lot of you. Ron is stating that his team of writers is ALL IN on this team and bringing the best competition to the table is what all of you are looking for. Nobody wants an industry expert in this event who just shows up to draft and then fakes it through the year. Ron not only isn't half-assing this venture, he's OUT TO WIN!!
All of us should be applauding him for his war plan in the NFBC. And again, I know he will write about this team and bring attention to the NFBC that we couldn't buy on his site. This is great, great news.
Now, can anyone beat his army of experts? Let's find out. May the best team win. [/QUOTE]I know how well I did last year and with an even better approach this year, I like my odds to beat Ron. Even if I do, I'll still buy his book again in November. No matter how much Forecaster bashing there is from time to time, I have no problem admitting it's a great book and necessary one to succeed in the nfbc. Best of luck to Ron and his army. He's going to need it
Richard Kulaski
Fairview, TN
Fairview, TN
Shandler on NFBC entry
Originally posted by Gekko:
quote:Originally posted by Schwks:
2. Ego I believe is not at play and if Shandler is counting on that, he will not find an edge. I believe that even Gekko is quite humble about his chance if you put him under a lie detector. even though i may be brash on the boards at time, I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED ON THE FANTASY BASEBALL DIAMOND. it comes down to having a feasible plan and then executing. if done correctly, draft day should be a bit on the boring side actually. [/QUOTE]Not sure boring is the word but it's a good point and well taken.
quote:Originally posted by Schwks:
2. Ego I believe is not at play and if Shandler is counting on that, he will not find an edge. I believe that even Gekko is quite humble about his chance if you put him under a lie detector. even though i may be brash on the boards at time, I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED ON THE FANTASY BASEBALL DIAMOND. it comes down to having a feasible plan and then executing. if done correctly, draft day should be a bit on the boring side actually. [/QUOTE]Not sure boring is the word but it's a good point and well taken.
Richard Kulaski
Fairview, TN
Fairview, TN