“DYNASTY TIPS & TRICKS”
From the desk of “THE FANTASY
TYPHOON”
I have been jotting down a couple of things that I
have been noticing in one of my dynasty leagues. I thought I would take the
time to try and help you during the off season.
EVALUATION - Each off season after free agency is over evaluate each and
every player on your roster and make a plan for the upcoming year. You
need to have a plan for your roster so you can have some sense of direction. This
will help keep you focused and disciplined from making a bad trade. Do a 3 year
plan for each player and stick to it.
NEVER
TRADE – Sift through your roster and mark
down which players are your NEVER trade players for the upcoming year and who
can be put on the block. Mark your core players and never trade them no matter
what. Stick to your decision and don't waiver.
BUNDLE
POSITION TRADES - I use this tactic when I want
to upgrade a position. Example - I own Willis McGahee and Shonn Greene in one
of my leagues. I will package them together in a trade proposal to upgrade at
the RB position. This method gives me a better player and also makes extra
roster space to make a waiver wire move or be able to hold a future rookie pick
a little longer. Please be advised that this is only effective if you bundle a
position and trade for that SAME position. Bundle RB+RB=Upgraded RB - not RB+RB=WR
NEVER
TRADE PRODUCTION FOR HOPE – Try not
to trade a player that is performing at an elite level just so you can secure a
future over hyped player. Example - someone traded Arian Foster in the 2011
rookie draft for the 1.1 rookie pick. They guy ended up getting Mark Ingram
with that 1.1. NEVER trade what you can see for what you can't see.
REBUILDING
OR COMPETING – In dynasty you are doing only
two things. You are either competing or rebuilding. It’s as simple as that.
Which one are you? Here's the test. If you made the playoffs the year before then
you are competing and are 1-2 trades away from being champ. If you did not make the playoffs then you
are rebuilding and you are 3-6 trades away.
ALWAYS
COUNTER - If you get a trade offer that
you don't like ALWAYS counter. You counter because you are in negotiations with
the other owner. You are setting the value. Remember that value is what the
other person is willing to pay for it. Rankings don’t dictate value. You could
easily have a homer that has a higher value because he likes that player more
than most. Also a counter will see if they are serious about that player or not. If
they reply back then you have a willing participant if they decline with no
comment then they were not serious in the first place.
YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL GM - Run your team like the pros do. Mimic their trading styles. Wait 2 weeks after free agency has begun to make your blockbuster trade just like the pros (especially if you are rebuilding). The off season is the best time to try and put together a value deal. A lot of twitter speculation and smoke screens will be in play and if you know your sets and schemes you can use this to your advantage.
I hope these tips and tricks help you to dominate
your dynasty leagues. It’s almost time for dynasty rookie drafts to kick off
and I wish you the best of luck.
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