The Lower Depths of BABS

10 Comments

1. Tom Jefferson on March 25, 2016 at 10:13 am

   Ron, a question about non saves RP. You make the comment that the above can be rostered and preserve averages. But in a saves league and weekly transactions, one of these RP if rostered is likely to only spend a week at a time active, filling in for a SP, and not necessarily the whole season at that position. And, if they are active as a placeholder in your lineup as you only got one saves person, he is likely to be moved for an actual saves person when that opportunity arises. I would agree that the above RPs might be useful if they were in place for the whole season, but in a short period of time, say a week, a RP can implode in one game and screw up your averages. So I dont quite understand how such a RP that doesnt provide saves helps (in saves leagues), considering how they are most commonly used. Seems like you are chasing averages, with small sample size risk. I can see how it might help K if you are in a tight battle. So doesnt the use of non saves RP depend a lot on league rules and how they are deployed, and not as a general statement? Your thoughts?

   
   
   
2. shandler on March 25, 2016 at 10:33 am

   Sure, but most leagues incur enough injuries during the course of a season that these guys can be very useful. The ones with great skills will typically put up great numbers. Yes, there will be an occasional blowup but the odds of that are low – I would not avoid them for fear of a blowup that might come once every 10-12 outings. In AL/NL-only leagues, these guys are VERY valuable because there are not enough low-risk closers to fill a roster, and if it’s the choice between rostering a Scott Feldman or a Tony Sipp, I will roster Sipp every time.

   
   
   
3. Gregory Cunningham on March 26, 2016 at 1:32 pm

   what does the lower case o stand for in the position column?

   
   
   
4. shandler on March 26, 2016 at 2:26 pm

   Outfield – unspecified left/center/right.

   
   
   
5. rob gonzales on March 28, 2016 at 5:53 pm

   Ron, I play in Score Sheet leagues, so Saves are not a neccesity, but K’s and low ERA have a positive impact. So this SR list is very helpful.

   
   
   
6. Chris Landreman on April 1, 2016 at 11:25 pm

   Thanks for this!

   Question about Conforto since i know you’re high on him. Is there any chance he is going to platoon or does he have a clear cut role? Also are you concerned about the back stiffness at all?

   
   
   
7. shandler on April 2, 2016 at 8:30 am

   Yes, all concerns. My personal BABS rule of thumb is that, until a player sheds the “EX” or “e” experience designation, NOTHING is set in stone. And any health-related issue that starts with the word “BACK” is always a worry.

   
   
   
8. Chris Landreman on April 4, 2016 at 4:04 pm

   HI Ron,

   I guess Matz is getting skipped in week 1 would you start eovaldi or Eickhoff in his place? Sorry about the spelling lol. can u also let me know what you think of my team? just got done drafting.
   Eickhoff has the mets at the mets eovaldi is home against Houston.
   14 team h2h roto

   I think I did ok according to Babs, I’m about half way done evaluating. Had your spreadsheet up during the draft.

   Thanks!

   C- Hundley/Norris
   1-Abreu
   2-Walker
   SS-Crawford
   3-Carpenter
   CI Encarnacion
   MI_Andrus
   DH-Duda
   DH-Deshields
   OF-Kemp-Pence-Polanco-Conforto-Joc Pederson
   SP
   Carrasco-Liriano-Matz-Rodon-Corbin-Gio-Fiers
   RP-Krod
   RP-Street

   
   
   
9. shandler on April 5, 2016 at 4:10 pm

   Pitching could use some work, but it’s a good start. I’d opt for Eovaldi.

   
   
   
10. Chris Landreman on April 5, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Thanks!