What guides you guys?

[toronto50]

I'm not innumerate however I'm often amazed at the math concepts and applications to the game. I do not look at the finite math and numbers but look for a balance of factors. I have one team concept that always does well, however it is becoming boring although successful. So I am now trying different concepts and stadiums to see if I can win another way.

P.S. How much time do contemplate your draft list(s)?

[MARCPELLETIER]

Yeah, just to make my point real clear: I would take Sandoval over McCutchen EVERY TIME, unless there is a cap salarial issue (but then again, I wouldn't take McClutchen if I have cap salarial issue).
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[AeroDave10]

Like toronto50, I do like to try different "concepts" and see if I can be successful in different stadium types. This is much easier in ATG where there is greater diversity in ballparks and in players. Still 2009 offers a bit of variety and the challenges remain.

I'll spend a good while developing the draft list, particularly when figuring out the player rankings. You kind of just have to play a few leagues to figure out which cards get taken a lot and which ones are unpopular. If there are a few cards I'm interested in that I know few people will take, especially if they are not integral team members, it's comforting to slot them lower. This allows me to bump the more popular cards up a bit.

In general, I think relief pitchers are the least valued commodity, so there always seems to be a good selection after the autodraft. Some positions have very limited depth, so identifying those and drafting accordingly can be a key to successful draft, too.