Successful Weekend

There are 2 types of people in this world - those that are completely obsessed with fantasy sports, and those that think we are crazy.

I am in 3 fantasy baseball leagues. The playoffs start today in the league I care the most about, which is my brother James' league. I believe this is the 6th season, and we probably will do it forever. I just don't see myself ever saying "Nah, I am too old for this." Yeah right - I guess I will probably stop laughing at farts too someday?

I also had 2 fantasy football drafts this weekend. Let's break down my 2 teams.

First team was for the Brewster NY league. We have been doing this league since 2004. I picked 8th out of 12. Your starting roster is QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, Flex, TE, K, DEF.

I picked Deangelo Williams at 8, which I think is a pretty good bargain. On the way back I went with Calvin Johnson. Larry Fitz, Moss, and Andre Johnson were all off the board, and I really wanted a top 5 WR.

On the way back I was trying to decide between Ryan Grant and Pierre Thomas. I would be happy with either one, but I felt Grant is healthier now, and has something to prove. On the way back Thomas was still there, so I had to take him. Anytime you are debating on 2 guys and one comes back to you, it's a gift in my opinion.

At this point is was time for a QB. I had been targeting Schaub or Matt Ryan, but both got nabbed. Cutler was still available, and looking back I probably should have taken him, but I went with Ray Rice. This gives me 4 RBs and you can only start 3, but it can't hurt with injuries already.

I ended up with Palmer as my QB. If he stays healthy, my team looks really solid. Berrian is my other WR. Cooley is my TE, DEF is the Titans. I also have Percy Harvin and Avery on my bench. There has been a lot of interest in Rice already, but I may hold onto him and see how the first few weeks play out.

So the second draft was last night, and this was for the league I run. We have 14 teams, so it is a little harder to draft. But we have the lineup as QB, RB, WR, 2 Flex, TE, K, DEF. Since we have more teams in this league, we give the flexibility of starting 2 Flex players.

I again picked 8th - this time I landed Steven Jackson and was very happy he fell to me. Some "experts" have him as high as 4th. On the way back I got Reggie Wayne, then Ronnie Brown (tough call between him and Mcfadden), then I got Schaub in the 4th.

My next pick is my best pick I think - Braylon Edwards. He is the #1 option by far in Cleveland. Kellen Winslow was traded, Donte Stallorth pulled a Ted Kennedy, Jamal Lewis is old, etc, etc. After seeing highlights of Edwards from Saturday night, I was sold.

I filled out my roster with Zack Miller at TE and the Cowboys D. Gives me something to root for on Thanksgiving. On my bench is Dereck Ward who could do very well this year, and Ahmad Bradshaw who will do well for the Giants. I also got Cotchery who isn't bad.

For a 14 team league, I like this team a lot. My team sucked out loud last year, so I need to redeem myself this year.

I am very grateful that I got a bye in my baseball league. I have 2 more drafts this week and need to finish out my other 2 baseball leagues strong.



That is all I have for now. I will give an update on how the baseball playoffs finish out.

The Best Time of the Year

Why is it the best time of the year? Summer is winding down, work is slow, nothing really going on major in my life.

It is because of Fantasy Sports.

I am in 3 Fantasy Baseball leagues, and 4 Football leagues. I hopefully will be making the playoffs in all 3 baseball leagues. If this happens, then my September will be filled with multiple Football drafts, and multiple playoff matchups.

Other things that bring me to my bliss are preseason football, and knowing the NFL starts 3 weeks from tomorrow. Add in that the Red Sox will be fighting for the Wild Card for the next 40 days, and I am pretty much at sports overload.

Almost every guy I know plays Fantasy Football. It's easier, less positions, games are only on Sundays, Mondays, and then eventually Thursdays. It is a lot of fun and a great way to talk trash.

Fantasy Baseball is for the real addicts. It is every day. It is checking RotoWorld 40-50 times per day (maybe 70-80 for August).

My first Football draft is August 30th. And Fantasy Baseball playoffs begin August 31st.

I am so excited, I am losing sleep.