Live Chat With Shawn Childs Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 7 PM ET

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:47 pm

Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Ben Zobrist!

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]He’s worth a half a shill this year.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:48 pm

Originally posted by Joe Sambito:

quote:Originally posted by no-you-won't:

Have you ever been a shill for WCOFF/WCOFB? Or NFBC/NFFC?

If yes to the former and/or latter, then are you still currently? I always wondering what happened to Kevin Deckel. [/QUOTE]He was last seen wearing a hockey mast….yelling Gekko I’ll beat the Cindy out of you.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:49 pm

Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]I’m a sucker for a true story. I loved the movie Secretariat.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:51 pm

Originally posted by The Franchise:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Ben Zobrist!

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]He left both those behind at the bar along with Cindy.

[/QUOTE]He’s never seen a Cindy he didn’t like.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:53 pm

Originally posted by The Franchise:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Ben Zobrist!

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]Rumor has it, that there is a new love in his life. Care to disclose that player Shawn?

[/QUOTE]You are misguiding price point with love. I’ll sleep with anyone for $4 if she gives me 200 BK’s.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:54 pm

Originally posted by The Franchise:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Ben Zobrist!

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]Just to save a few guys some time. Don't bother asking what players he likes. That is like asking "what time is it". If he has time on his hands he could show you how to build a clock, if he's in a hurry he will show how to build a watch or he might even point you in the right direction of a good clock store, but he won't tell you which one to buy....

[/QUOTE]When was the last time you went into a clock store? They all look good on the shelf. I’ll avoid the one with the loud tick. I’m not a fan of implosions.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:55 pm

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CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:57 pm

Originally posted by rkulaski:

Shawn,

1. Can you name a situation or two regarding playing time, starting rotations, etc that you're very curious to see play out in spring training?

Only Feliz and Sale

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:59 pm

Originally posted by Quahogs:

Will you have a VUTE button? You know, where you want the sound but NOT the picture?

It’s the light switch as you enter the bedroom.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:01 pm

Originally posted by rkulaski:

2. Best chance of a comeback season and why? Beltran, G Sizemore, Peavy, Webb. Beltran….He played well in September and he will be hitting in a favorable part of the lineup.

The Peavy news sounds good, but I need to have more info before I invest. His value lies in the return timetable.

I can't trust a pitcher that didn’t have surgery to repair his injury. I hope Webb pitches great in spring training. I’ll avoid unless he is free at the draft table.

I don’t like the slow steps Sizemore is taking, but I have to respect his resume and understand his price point. My opinion needs more info.

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CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:02 pm

Originally posted by Less than Dave:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by headhunters:

shawn is actually a shill for jeff francour. Ben Zobrist!

Now back to your regularly scheduled program. [/QUOTE]hahahaha yes! I remember him going on and on about Zobrist last year... and Tulo [/QUOTE]I gave you my best PITCH for Tulo. You shook off the sign.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:03 pm

Originally posted by Fast Money:

Hi Shawn,

Your thoughts on where Rafael Soriano fits into your plans or if he does at all.

Thanks I’ll buy him in the AL auction for $5 or insurance for Rivera.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:04 pm

Originally posted by Kentucky Reign:

Shawn, Drew Stubbs is 26 and this is his third full year in the league. His free swinging and contact % is a killer to his BA and OBP, but is this correctable for him to get to the next level and become the 20/40 stud he could be? When does 180 at bats count for a full season? I’ll use .240 15/35 as my baseline. If he lasts long enough, he may be player I’m interested. I better have my BA cover before I look at him. I bet he goes higher than I’m willing to invest.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:05 pm

Originally posted by Ando:

Shawn,

Do you have a different strategy and/or thoughts regarding closers this year with the perception that there is so much uncertainty with them after the Top 8-10. I’d like the other players to gift wrap the closer of my choice at the appropriate time. I’m looking for security with as my first closer. I think there are a couple of names that fit the bill inside of round 10. I expect to own one unless a player a like as CL1 is getting drafted later.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:06 pm

Originally posted by Hooz:

Shawn,

I was in main event LV,weekend 2/league 1 with you last yr. You took BJ Upton in 3rd and Zobrist in 4th. How do you think these players will perform this upcoming season?

BJ - will he ever hit over .250?

Zobrist - good for 20 hr?

BJ has two of the past four years over .250 and two under. He’s shown the ability to do so. Therefore I think he can. He’s at the right age where he should make a step forward. I’ll take the over this year.

As for Zobrist, he has a 27/17 and 10/24 season on his resume. As long as both of those number combined are over 35, he has value this year. It makes it tough to understand what to expect. I’d draft him thinking 15/15 with a chance at upside in either category. He has 90+ walks two years in row. He can’t hit under .250 again.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:08 pm

Originally posted by Hooz:

Also some catcher questions:

J.Buck - any chance of him repeating similar numbers?

Ianetta - will he ever live up to potential?

Buck-

He’ll hit his share of homeruns with a poor batting average. His runs will be short based on where he hit in the batting order. If you are looking for 12-15 homeruns and 50-60 RBI, he will have value. I’ll give him an over/under of .235 in BA. I’d only buy at a discount.

Ianetta-

He’s a top 15 catcher this year. He’s shown power and he takes a walk which gives him a chance in batting average. If you have a choice between the two, it’s Iannetta all day long.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:09 pm

Originally posted by Highlander:

Shawn, last year I was in a draft with you where you took Mauer very early in my opinion. Just wondering if you would take a catcher this year in the first 3 rounds.

thanks

paul Survey says, yes….but it depends on my draft slot

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:10 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

I don' think you'll find "Live Chat" in Sun Tzu's Art of War

If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:12 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Much respect to Shawn for taking the time to answer these questions. The man is unselfish to a fault...and honest. I don't know why he opens up his playbook and allows us a peek, but he does it...willingly.

It’s like Chess. If you want to be the best, you have to see the whole future. If you can see the future, you need to know all the moves to win the game. If I make a wrong move, I could lose unless my opponent makes another mistake to keep me in the game. As the players get better, the game gets better. I like to think and I know I need to improve my decision making. I’m just telling how to play the game and how the pieces move. I never give up my next move. If you think you know it, you may leave me a better one.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:14 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Don't call it a comeback question: Which of these players (who disappointed last yr) will have best "comeback" in 2011?

Pablo Sandoval

Ben Zobrist

Adam Lind

Nate McLouth

Sandoval…he has the best skill set but the biggest appetite. You won’t find many potential .330 hitters after round 8.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:15 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Most likely to finish the season w/ the most saves?

Aroldis Chapman

Joaquin Benoit

Kenley Jansen

Chris Sale

It’s between Sale and Chapman, but both players could get zero. They have valuable arms that belong in the rotation. Thornton is a better player than Cordero at this point in his career. If you must, Chapman.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:17 pm

Originally posted by rockitsauce:

Your 75/75 strategy is well known, however last yr (at least for the tm you drafted in 1st wk) you certainly abandoned this philosophy by taking Tulo/JRoll/Greinke.

Did I? I just changed my player in the 3rd and 4th round. I thought all three players could hit 20+ homeruns. Rollins had 30+ base stealing ability, Tulo had 10 to 15, and Zobrist was in the 15 range.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:18 pm

Originally posted by MadCow Sez:

Aloha CC....what's your take on the first established closer to implode and who's your favorite candidate to step in as this years Neftali? I won’t go out on a limb. Franklin is ranked 30th on my list based on him losing his job. I can’t see Texas blowing up their bullpen to start the year. Felix hasn’t developed a third pitch at the point of his career. If they think they can win this year, Felix should close. His role may be based on the success of Webb. I know their talking about Ogando moving to the rotation. I don’t believe that either. He is the best option after Feliz. Scheppers is the key player. I don’t think his command is ready. When/if it is, they will then transition Feliz to the rotation.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:20 pm

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

Shawn, last pre-season we had a conversation where you mentioned that you were committed to 19 leagues at the time.

I ended up at 14 leagues last year (12 FAAB) and at times felt overwhelmed. I promised myself that I would cut down this year and am presently signed up for or verbally committed to only....

14 leagues.

Addiction is a very ugly thing.

What leagues & contests are you playing this year? How many leagues total?

Most importantly, since you play numerous leagues every year and have had tremendous success, are there any tips can you give to those of us also playing multiple leagues on how to better manage our time, be more efficient, and to achieve maximum success in all our leagues since none can take our complete focus?

Hope you're doing well and thanks.

Glenn I’m not sure. To me, the player pool is the same in all leagues. It’s easy to spot a better player dropped in another league. It’s simple. I look at one league and identify any players of interest. I then look at the drops from the previous week to make sure I didn’t miss a name. I look at my weekly stats to see if I made my goals. I set my lineup and see if I have a weakness or have an injury.

I don’t look at many other owners’ rosters to start the year. I really don’t know who will be my competition will be at the end of the year.

I then move to the next league. I don’t waste time putting players into spreadsheets. When I look at all the free agents, I usually know what’s going on by name. I’ll take some time looking at upcoming schedules, but again that information is repeatable from league to league.

I usually know my time frame to do leagues. I hate doing any leagues prior to Sunday afternoon. Therefore I usually don’t start until then.

CC's Desperados · Post by **CC's Desperados** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:21 pm

Originally posted by Rainiers:

CC,

A lot of knowledgeable people on these boards talk about how drafting in multiple leagues helps them prepare for the Classic.

I can't imagine playing in more than two or three leagues. My hat is off to all you that can manage many more.

So, as part of my preparation, I turn to mock drafts. Right now, the best option to me seems to be Mockdraftcentral and signing up for full or nearly full NFBC mock leagues.

Do you have any better/different ideas for draft practice that doesn't involve joining a multitude of real leagues?

Thanks for your willingness to do this chat. Your generosity, as always, is greatly appreciated.

Robert I’m not a fan of mock drafting. I’m ok with you doing it to learn the player pool. It seems like many players are trying to win the mock draft based on projections which are based on the previous season. I’d rather play for real and get good information. You then need to keep your ear close to any other draft information you can find. You need to know who’s moving and what direction. Many times you just know this by playing. ADP’s are helpful, but they help more if you have a plan and understand player trends.