Is this finally it?

[madducks]

The multi-champ does zero research and has nine titles.

He apparently has a system that works and doesn't need to conduct or do research (not sure I believe that)....but has that approach worked well for you?

Sounds like the multi-champ has mastered the art of how to fleece people in trades.

[the heat]

The same multi champ who said not to trade Chourio for Strider & Ragans?
Clearly, he'd have to do some type of research to come to that conclusion.

Put in the effort to use an auction calculator and I'd bet you perform better in your league.

[Ken]

I've never used any. The multi-champ does zero research and has nine titles.

Either this is true, or he actually does research and tells you that he doesn't...... I wonder which one is more likely?

Also, even in the wild scenario where he doesn't do any research why would that preclude you from doing it? In fact that should motivate you to do it, not the opposite. How do you plan to beat the 9 time winner without doing more than he's doing?

Has zero research worked for you so far? Somewhere in here there's a "the definition of insanity" remark...

[The Feral Slasher]

More information is never bad but all of the programs I found aren't free.

We pointed you to a free one that could help you immensely

[Ken]

More information is never bad but all of the programs I found aren't free.

Come on, seriously?

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=fangraphs%20auction%20calculator&l=1

[Ken]

By the way, not that anyone believe this silliness about not doing research, but what does that even mean? He doesn't watch baseball and just guesses at who is good every year?

Everything you do on this site and every baseball game you watch and every article you read or podcast you listen to is "research".

There are good tools out there to take that base of "research" and apply it to a specific league format. Choosing not to use those tools when they are easily available is just silly.

We all watch a lot of baseball. If you don't then this isn't the "game" for you. Now take that base of knowledge, apply some tools that funnel that knowledge towards a strategy for your fantasy game, and go have fun!

[The Feral Slasher]

Sounds like the multi-champ has mastered the art of how to fleece people in trades.

Or pretend he doesn't do research...why not both? I guess

[DJRadar]

So if I'm reading this right Betts should have gone for $41 and not $62? Or Witt is worth $42 so at $7 he's a bargain?

[The Feral Slasher]

So if I'm reading this right Betts should have gone for $41 and not $62? Or Witt is worth $42 so at $7 he's a bargain?

Well, the easy part first ....witt at 7 bucks is indeed a bargain.

I don't know what you are reading but betts at 41 seems like a reasonable price before inflation is considered.

So if there are no keepers, then the calculator (if inputs are correct) should tell you a value based on expected performance. Due to keepers at below value there is inflation which would impact what you should bid in an auction

Now that your auction/draft is done you can probably ignore inflation for this year, but you need to understand it will be important in considering keepers for next year.

This is getting more complicated than I hoped....use the calculator to understand what is good estimate of player value. Use it to compare players when u trade. What value are you giving vs. what you are getting. Bit you also need to consider future value and inflation, which is probably best for another post.

[The Feral Slasher]

Well, the easy part first ....witt at 7 bucks is indeed a bargain.

I don't know what you are reading but betts at 41 seems like a reasonable price before inflation is considered.

So if there are no keepers, then the calculator (if inputs are correct) should tell you a value based on expected performance. Due to keepers at below value there is inflation which would impact what you should bid in an auction

Now that your auction/draft is done you can probably ignore inflation for this year, but you need to understand it will be important in considering keepers for next year.

This is getting more complicated than I hoped....use the calculator to understand what is good estimate of player value. Use it to compare players when u trade. What value are you giving vs. what you are getting. Bit you also need to consider future value and inflation, which is probably best for another post.

to make it simpler...the calculator should tell you the approximate value of a player this year. In a keeper league, due to inflation, you always need to pay more than the real value to acquire a player in the auction, but be aware of the players actual value

[ThatRogue]

to make it simpler...the calculator should tell you the approximate value of a player this year. In a keeper league, due to inflation, you always need to pay more than the real value to acquire a player in the auction, but be aware of the players actual value

Until later in the draft, when the inflated prices paid during the early and middle stages of the auction tend to lead to relative bargains being available. Adding a couple of players at less than their projected production value often helps offset some of the inflated prices you've paid.

[Ken]

Until later in the draft, when the inflated prices paid during the early and middle stages of the auction tend to lead to relative bargains being available. Adding a couple of players at less than their projected production value often helps offset some of the inflated prices you've paid.

agree completely I see that every auction although that’s next level and we are talking basics

[The Feral Slasher]

Until later in the draft, when the inflated prices paid during the early and middle stages of the auction tend to lead to relative bargains being available. Adding a couple of players at less than their projected production value often helps offset some of the inflated prices you've paid.

True. Basically you almost always pay inflation on the stars/superstars, but for guys outside the top 150-200 or so you can start to find values

[DJRadar]

So Acuna kept at $32 adjusted is worth $100 after I input all the keepers? Wow..

[Ken]

So Acuna kept at $32 adjusted is worth $100 after I input all the keepers? Wow..

With a decent amount of inflation that seems reasonable.
Now you've got an understanding of the real prices and values in your league.