The GNUru is not going to detail any ground breaking theories regarding starting pitchers- it’s all been said before. However the GNUru certainly has an idea of what makes a great fantasy rotation- you need a balanced approach to your draft. Don’t go drafting a team of high-risk, high-reward pitchers. How good would your team have been with a heavy investment with guys like Mark Prior, Kerry Wood, Ben Sheets, Jason Schmidt? This draft try an acquire 1 of each type of undervalued pitcher on draft day: an average pitcher on a great offensive team (e.g. Jon Garland, Chien Ming Wang, Jason Marquis, Tom Glavine), a dominant pitcher on a crappy team (Aaron Harang, any Marlins pitcher etc.), and a workhorse pitcher (Brandon Webb, Carlos Zambrano, Roy Oswalt, etc.). Also be aware of the GNUru’s secret stat OPS to determine which pitcher is for real and who go lucky in 2006. Stay tuned for the a special GNUru article detailing this analysis this spring!
Recently the GNUru was asked to contribute to the "If I ran" blog. Since the GNUru's Cubbies were already taken, the GNUru decided to take over the White Sox.
As a die-hard Cub fan since the days of ‘the Sarge’, ‘the Deer’, ‘Zonk’, and the unforgettable ‘Jody, Jody, Jody’, it pains me to provide the enemy with a blue print for success. Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” While Napoleon’s statement may ring true, the GNUru will gladly take credit should Kenny Williams wisen up and heed the words of the GNUru. Heck, should the White Sox do well with the GNUprintTM , some hapless team may look to the GNUru for their next general manager (who are you to shoot down the GNUru’s dreams?). So without further adieu, here are the keys to the White Sox future success:
Spring training is in full swing and that means the 2007 fantasy baseball season is finally upon us. This is perhaps the most exciting time of the year for many as hope still springs eternal. This is the time to declare your keepers, extend contracts, make pre-season trades, and most importantly plan for the draft which could make or break the next 7 months of your life. Perhaps it sounds a little neurotic to judge the direction ofthe direction of your life by the decisions you make in the silly endeavor of fantasy baseball but the summer, baseball, and life in general is just much more enjoyable when you fantasy teams are doing well- just ask the GNUru’s fiancée! So do yourself (and your significant other) a favor and do your homework this spring so you can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor over the next 7 months.
Disclaimer: Fantasy baseball success may not be an accurate reflection of summer enjoyment. Keep in mind the GNUru is a Cubs fan, prone to seasonal June depression. Individual results may vary depending upon which baseball team you root for.
it’s all been said before.