Andy Behrens, otherwise known as the UFSLer on top of the College Pickem game, tied with me at 4th in Fantasy Football, and about to show whether he can hold first place in Hockey, has a fascinating post on trading strategy that applies to all fantasy sports, regardless of type.
In most of my leagues, trading markets are frozen. Nothing moves…not the good assets, not the toxic assets. Fear rules. This is largely due to the fact that my leagues are full of fantasy professionals, and we’re all a bunch of bedwetters who lack the necessary man-parts to make serious deals, even when a trade can clearly help us both, Funston! patient, risk-averse deep-thinkers.
Many experts would rather lose a league than lose a trade. Thus, I’ve only succeeded in making low-level deals to cover bye weeks. There’s nothing worth analyzing, and certainly no reason for me to gloat.
Yet in real leagues where owners aren’t so timid, trade markets are lively. Greed trumps fear. Responsible owners are doing whatever they can to improve. You’re looking ahead to Chris Johnson’s rather friendly schedule, and you’re buying. Or you’re fretting about LaDainian Tomlinson’s toe, so you’re selling.
Team America, bend an ear.
