Book updates

MEMBERS: Link to free PDF appears at end of this post. So, the book is essentially done, at least done enough that I can wrap it up with a nice bow and create a single PDF file. That is available now. Look in the right column. See it? Good. Members to this site have already…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  Back in December, I thought this “Write a Book in Two Months” project would be a piece of cake. What else did I have to do in the dead of winter? I set myself a March 1 deadline to get it all written, edited and distributed. But…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  If you think the BABS process is a little uncomfortable, just wait. Here in Chapter 8, we jump off the cliff. This is another looooong chapter, but unlike Chapter 6, it’s coming at you all at once. Have a seat; grab a beer and a parachute. We…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  Whew! That last one was a loooong chapter. Yeah, notice how quiet I was. That was a lot of data and I’m not so sure I agree with all of it. New ideas take time. Sure, but why should I dismiss the collective wisdom of the masses?…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  In the eternal quest for the elusive SAVE, it’s all about Skill and Opportunity, right? If you have enough Skill, the Opportunity will come. Well, it’s not that simple. Opportunity can come from a variety of sources, from skill, to depth chart attrition, to outwardly random managerial…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  In most fantasy formats, pitchers vary from hitters in one key way. With fewer relevant counting stats, their measurable value rests in ratio gauges – primarly ERA – that have wider error bars than just about any other metric. Look at the 2015 performance of a pitcher…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  In the outfield, you can pretty much have your pick of whatever mix of Assets you’d like. There are plenty of skills, whether you need power, speed or batting average. However, be careful because there is also a good smattering of Liabilities. About 40 percent of the…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  Shortstop is a position with some good upside potential but also a ton of uncertainty. It contains some decent power contributors at the top, though the bigger names are risky. After that, there is a large group of low-risk speedsters; this is a good spot to stock…

New to “Ron Shandler’s Other Book”? Read the Introduction.  Second base is a fairly shallow position when it comes to counting stats. The full-timers are a haven for batting average with a few nice pockets of steals. There is a smattering of moderate power sources but most come with downside elsewhere. It’s best to chase power…