The following is a free sample of a column from Baseball HQ, one of hundreds readers receive during the course of their subscription.
In my view, it contains the most authentic research to master fantasy ball. Sometimes, though, it requires a masters to understand it. I almost wish Ron Shandler would start a fantasy baseball hq for dummies.
Anyway, for about $99 bucks a year at www.baseballhq.com, Ron can even set you up with a draft strategies designed to fit your league's unique categories. This free column promotes a healthy way to approach auctions.
My theory on auctions is different than most. I say go get who you want when you want while you got the money to get him. I hate winding up short on a guy I would have gone long for because in the midst of a bid I got hot for a guy I never intended to go short for.
If you want to come out of a draft feeling good, go into it knowing what you want and make sure you come out of it with a few of those players on your lineup. Do not hesitate to spend a few bucks extra to get him today so you can have him tomorrow, especially if it is a keeper league.
Once you have topped your team with as many stars as you like, keep in mind that unheralded mid ranged players who have topped out by mediocre seasons can still help your team with everyday stats. Because so many teams have drained themselves with superstar salaries at the front of the club, there are always going to be a few jason bartletts who can pick you up 20 steals at the end of the draft for two or three bucks. More teams will spend $20 bucks on Gordon Beckham and they may never get a major league at bat.
I guess my moral is never underestimate the Tim Wakefields and Jamie Moyers, the Mark Buehrles of the baseball world. Nobody wants 'em anymore, but if you have laid a foundation with a CC or AJ and socked away 500 k's, you can take a flier on a guy who gets you wins on a winning team.
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