Category: Tout Mixed

STEVE GARDNER: The Sprint in Tout Mixed

USA Today’s Steve Gardner is in a three-way race for first in Tout Mixed, with Charlie Wiegert and Andy Behrens. Yesterday he posted about it in his blog:

Down to the wire in Tout Wars

The final week of the regular season is finally here. For fantasy owners, it’s a good thing that several teams are still fighting for playoff berths because it means there will be fewer key players sitting on the bench and more fantasy league titles settled on the field.

The Tout Wars mixed league looks like it won’t be decided until the final day — with the top three teams separated by just 1.5 points with one week to go.

through 9/26 R HR RBI SB AVG W SV ERA WHIP SO TOTAL
Andy Behrens
Yahoo.com		 14 13.5 11 14 15 11.5 15 12 7 7 120
Charlie Wiegert
Fanball.com		 15 10 12 15 11 14 7 10 12 14 120
Steve Gardner
USA TODAY		 11 8 15 12.5 12 15 2 14 14 15 118.5

It’s been a great season for all three of us, with Andy Behrens jumping out to a huge lead and holding it for most of the season until injuries began to take their toll.

Unfortunately for me, I’ve pretty much maxed out my points in each category, with the possible exception of a half point in steals. If I’m going to win, I’m going to have to depend on some of the other teams to overtake Andy and Charlie Wiegert in a couple categories.

To read the rest of his story, click here.

Tout Mixed: Steve Gardner Makes a Race of It

Or maybe you could blame Andy Behren’s bad luck with Kevin Youkilis. In any case, there is a race for first.

In this week’s Fantasy Insider column writes about how he’s shaped his Tout Mixed team, and also takes a look at his other teams and the different ways their fortunes have been shaped by his moves and Lady Luck. Most readers will see their teams in one of his scenarios.

Midseason Poll Winners

The public has voted…

Tout AL: Jason Grey 62%, Joe Sheehan/Steve Moyer/Jeff Erickson 7% each

Tout NL: Nate Ravitz 37%, Brian Walton 24%, Scott Pianowski 20%

Tout Mix: Andy Behrens 58%, Steve Gardner 13%, Doug Dennis 11%

Good luck fellas!

TOUT Mixed: Midseason Report

GAINING ONE’S BEHRENS

How did Andy Behrens open up a 23 point lead over Doug Dennis and Steve Gardner in Tout Wars Mixed?

1) Three closers (paid for to be sure) earn him all but one point in Saves.

2) A handful of $1 starters have him leading the pack in Wins and ERA, and fourth in WHIP.

3) Classic offensive construction for shallow mixed leagues had him go stars (Adrian Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes, Chase Utley, Kevin Youkilis) and scrubs (no other player cost more than $5).

So, how did he start? Continue reading “TOUT Mixed: Midseason Report”

Midseason Polls Open!

Look in the right nav for the midseason Tout Wars poll, and pick this year’s winners!

Preseason picks were:

AL: Matt Berry 37%, Jason Grey 14%, Mike Siano 8% (12th, 1st, 4th respectively)
NL: Nate Ravitz 23%, Tristan Cockcroft 19%, Chris Liss 10% (2nd, 9th, 13th)
MIX: Eric Mack 25%, Eric Karabell 22%, Seth Trachtman 12% (12th, 13th, 11th)

MIXED: DiFino Needs a Starter

Alex Cushing calls it the best trade off ever, but will HE make a deal?

“Holding out for a Starter” from Nando on Vimeo.

What’s Not to Like?

As we pass the first month pole, Jason Grey is running away with Tout AL, Tristan Cockcroft and Larry Schechter sit atop Tout NL (with Scott Pianowski, Brian Walton and Phil Hertz within striking distance), while Andy Behrens has a commanding lead in Tout Mixed.

Perry Van Hook is in fourth place in Tout Mixed, and likes his chances of moving up.

Tout Mixed: Blockbuster Deal

Eric Mack, Dave Gonos and Nando DiFino have pulled off a three-way deal involving nine players and a little bit of FAAB. Eric Mack invites you to vote on which side of the deal you like at CBSSports.com.