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Now that the All Star Break has arrived, it’s a good time
for fantasy owners, both first and last place alike, to do some self analysis.
By now, you at least have an inkling of where your fantasy
team stands, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you need to do to move
forward.
Do the math – Are you so behind in steals that you would
need Lou Brock and Rickey Henderson on you team in order to dig out of the
cellar? If so, evaluate the impact of
punting a category (something I’m not necessarily a fan of – but I’ve seen it
work if the rest of your team is completely solid).
Start Trade Talks – We’ve all had the annoying experience of
making a trade offer only to have it linger and linger without any
response. Trading can often take a bit
of time before a deal is struck, so get going at least a few weeks ahead of
your league’s trading deadline.
Target Splits – Some players can be awfully predictable when
it comes to their performance pre & post-All Star Break. Consider trading for underperformers who are
historically second half players and selling high on players who are quick
starters but tail off.
Don’t Be Complacent – So you are in first place with a
10-point lead and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself, right? Don’t be complacent and think you can coast
to the league championship. All it
takes is one big injury or and extended slump from a few of your stars before
those 10 points can evaporate in the blink of an eye. Keep on top of things, that’s how you got there in the first
place.
Don’t Give Up – Things may look awfully grim, but there are
numerous instances of fantasy bouncebacks.
I was in 6th place as late as mid-August one year only to
battle back and finish 1 point out of first.
It happens all the time, and this year it just may be you.
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