Comments on: The 2011 Fantasy Baseball Guide

By: Morat

Morat — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:26:06 +0000

Just got mine at my local newstand on 31st and Bdwy in Astoria. Excellent magazine as always. LOVE the dollar-value cheatsheets. Its about time you finally added them. Throw in some tiers next year and you’ll be perfect.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:07:23 +0000

Thanks for clarifying that, Peter. Hope that helps you, Brent.

Cheers

RotoRob

By: Peter Kreutzer

Peter Kreutzer — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:36:27 +0000

Hi Brent,

I don’t make the projections from the magazine available because they are really just mechanical projections based on the stats for the last few years, with some tweaks for players we know have changed situations. There are way too many players changing teams after the magazine goes to bed to fuss with playing time issues.

I make a whole set of projections available in mid March for download, along with updated prices. Those are the ones to pay attention to, since they are adjusted for playing time battles and ballpark changes.

An even more in depth set of projections (more categories) and prices (including Alex Patton’s and Mike Fenger’s) is available at software.askrotoman.com. This is a pay product, comes with some nifty software for list management and data updates throughout spring training.

The projection update in mid March includes my prices and the same categories as the magazine carries.

I didn’t mean to make this an advertisement. BTW I generally share any data that I create if someone asks, so if you have a plan let me know and I’ll decide then. I just wanted to be clear that the projections in the magazine help to show what sort of player each guy is, but there are lots of changes between that set and the update in March.

Thanks for asking.
Peter

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:13:51 +0000

Hey Brent,

I’ll look into that and get you an answer shortly.

Cheers

By: Brent

Brent — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:44:33 +0000

Is there any way to get the player projections from your fantasy baseball guide on-line? I bought the magazine, but looking for a way to get the data into a spreadsheet for further analysis. Thanks!

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:58:54 +0000

I hear ya, Butch. Patience is not a strong suit here, and we’re ready for baseball, too! Just a couple of weeks until pitchers/catchers report!

By: Butch

Butch — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:28:40 +0000

Thanks for the info guys. I’ll just keep checking. Its the one magazine I have to get every year and its tough being patient. I’m ready for some baseball!

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:10:03 +0000

Thanks, Peter. There you go, Butch…hopefully it will land in your vicinity shortly. Have you asked the manager in your local B & N whether it is coming in stock there? They should have that information.

By: Peter Kreutzer

Peter Kreutzer — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:52:09 +0000

Hey Butch,

I’m hearing from people who are finding it in gas stations and bookstores and others who are not. I can tell you that it isn’t in my local Barnes and Noble, but it will be, so for now all I can advise is patience.

I”ve asked and asked the Publisher to put out a pdf or online version, but for some reason I don’t understand they’re very resistant.

In any case, I’m pretty sure the mag isn’t in every store it will eventually be in, so I hope it gets easier to find.

Cheers,
Peter

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:33:40 +0000

Hi Butch,

I’ll check with Rotoman and see what the deal is.

Cheers

By: Butch

Butch — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:17:37 +0000

Cant find the guide anywhere. I have tried multiple Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Wal Mart.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:17:57 +0000

Hey Terry,

Thanks for being a long time reader! Hope you enjoy this year’s guide and best of luck in your Fantasy leagues in 2011!

Cheers

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:41:11 +0000

Picked my copy up at Hastings yesterday, am busy digesting it. I think I’ve bought your guide every year since 2005 or so. Thanks