Ahh..It's That Time Again

The call came on a Saturday.  There was no answer as the alcohol and chili dogs from the night before spawned an afternoon nap.  But the message stated, “Burgoon – it’s that time of year again.  Here is the password and league ID.  Bye.”   Did anything else really need to be said?

As the years dwindle away and college buddies fade into real life’s shadow, it’s nice to know every year there will always be one constant which brings everyone together.  A time when joking about what happened at a college keg party while you were sleeping is once again open for discussion.  Even though you haven’t talked to these kids since the final out of last season, it doesn’t matter.  It’s Fantasy Baseball..welcome back reason for living. 

These days Fantasy Sports are getting out of control.  Fantasy Golf, now Fantasy NASCAR..are you kidding me?  How lame is that..  In my opinion there is only one true fantasy sport and that’s baseball.  Now, I know all you out there love football, because it only requires about 10 mins/week, but where is all the research, where are all the stats?  Fantasy Football is ok, but when you think about it, it’s mostly luck with very little strategy.   On the other hand, the game of baseball was built on stats.  Everything in the sport is tied to numbers…everything.  I mean come on...the idea of fantasy sports was built off the sport of baseball (you all know this right?).   In this fantasy sport you might actually want to play your slumping left handed hitter because of his stats vs. a particular pitcher, or the location of the game (Colorado *cough*), or even what part of the season your in.   In what other fantasy sport do you have to explain half the statistical categories to the new guy?  It’s fantasy time baby. 

Fantasy baseball requires time..I won’t kid you.  It’s not as easy as choosing who is less hurt..this fantasy sports requires research, thought, and even some calculations.  Fantasy baseball asks for your utmost determination and that’s why it’s amazing.  Everyone in your league is checking stats, watching Baseball Tonight, and above all, looking for that next Dontrelle Willis.  

As my old boss used to tell me, Fantasy Baseball was my smoke break.  She knew that while walking by my pod I might be sorting stats in my fantasy league.  And if you think about it..Fantasy baseball is that perfect break.  2 mins here..2 mins there.  It’s awesome.  There are just so many players per team and new kids are always being called up from the minors.  To be honest..it’s almost next to impossible to keep up with it all, but that’s the beauty.  It’s a daily activity.  Lineups need to be changed everyday and transactions are crucial.  There is always something to do..

Well…I hope I haven’t just cursed myself Madden style for my leagues this year, but I am psyched the baseball season as well as the fantasy season are soon around the corner.  Seems like only yesterday I was watching the Evil Empire crumble in the biggest choke in professional sports history.  Seeing New Yorkers cry, shut their mouths, and just walk always losers..ahh..

yes..they are crying..

So anyways, Fantasy Baseball is here..

Go LeTribe (and Nats)!