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Tiers plus position scarcity = success

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neptune02780 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 21, 2007
	January 31, 2008 8:08 pm Score: 96
	Tiers are definitely the way to go and then you have to always be aware of position scarcity... making sure that you know how many guys are upper level players so you can grab upper players at just about every position. There are lots of upper tier 3rd baseman so if AROD is gone you can grab an upper tier Shortstop or 2nd Baseman and be in better shape...
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cubfever7 Reputation:87 Level:All-Star Since:Jan 5, 2008
	February 1, 2008 4:58 pm Score: 73
	Perhaps the author was only "reaching" for an example, but drafting Brandon Phillips in the 3rd round is not a reach. At this writing his average draft position at MDC is #20.
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JrSeau Reputation:72 Level:Pro Since:Dec 10, 2006
	February 5, 2008 12:15 pm Score: 73
	I think he was using the example of Phillips in the same tier as other 2nd baseman and in his opinion, the value is far greater grabbing Kinsler in the 5th or 6th round and not losing that much ground while getting another top player at a different position.
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blue Wolverine Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Jul 30, 2007
	February 5, 2008 8:00 pm Score: 89
	thats the only way to draft in my mind neptune, position scaricity. if reyes, rollins, and han-ram go in the first round like they should, i'm keeping my eye on tulo, tejeda, and jeter to make sure i get one of them. and as soon as catchers start going i try to grab either martin, vmart, or mauer. i've drafted in 3 leagues already and have jroll in each one. i also have mauer in 2 and martin in the other. the strategy that works pretty good for me is ss in round one and top notch pitcher in round two and usually catcher in round 4. but i agree with you, position scaricity is the way to draft.
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57Champs Reputation:78 Level:Pro Since:Mar 26, 2007
	February 7, 2008 11:06 am Score: 70
	Tiers is the way to go for sure. Prevents you from making knee-jerk reactionary picks when someone takes "the guy you want" a pick ahead of you. Still, it's all about position scarcity to me. OF is weak (factoring in that you need 4-5 of them), SS after the top 5 or 6 guys, and catcher. Always try and get the most balanced team, don't punt categories and if all else fails go for BA for hitters and K's for pitchers.
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Beantown Boy Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 5, 2007
	March 17, 2008 3:35 am Score: 88
	I've been playing fantasy baseball for a few years now and have done a doze or so mock drafts this season. With that said, I've realized people are always going to go on sprees triggered by a handful of owners. Scott mentions this in Do's and Dont's Part 3 but I just wanted to re-emphasize. After I have my tiers and people start pillaging a tier of mine and successfully do so, I basically move to a different position and start breaking that tier down. i.e. if all the top notch closers are taken and I still don't have one, then I just move on to a different position and load up there. Pitching is pretty volatile and unlike hitting its easier to find guys to carry your team late in the season.
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Kan-Man Reputation:4 Level:Amateur Since:Mar 17, 2008
	March 17, 2008 11:11 am Score: 53
	I understand the concept of tiers and it makes a lot of sense to me. I used them myself last year without even realizing they were a legitimate strategy. But there's a couple of things I'm still confused about... Assuming, in a perfect world, the goal is to get top tier players at each position - what's a realistic goal? Nothing less than a second tier player at each position? What about when you need 5 outfielders? With tiers, are we supposed to treat all positions equally? Is it simply a matter of taking the highest tier player available each time you pick? I'm not sure these questions are making any sense - perhaps my morning coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
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ValpoDomer Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 16, 2007
	March 21, 2008 10:37 pm Score: 89
	Yo, Neptune- Nice avatar!! Uh, what was this thread about anyway? I am distracted!
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