Comments on: To Waiver Wire or Not to Waiver Wire? http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/ There's always next week Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Fil2soccer http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-3348 Fil2soccer Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-3348 Very nice article sir  Very nice article sir 

]]> By: 5 Pieces to Winning Your Fantasy Football League | Fantasy Football Fools http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 5 Pieces to Winning Your Fantasy Football League | Fantasy Football Fools Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:34:35 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1920 [...] you’re in a league that uses a waiver wire or not, it’s also not a bad idea to put some thought into your free agent system so that you don’t reward the lazy or punish the strong. Not too severely, at least. Every good [...] [...] you’re in a league that uses a waiver wire or not, it’s also not a bad idea to put some thought into your free agent system so that you don’t reward the lazy or punish the strong. Not too severely, at least. Every good [...]

]]> By: Jacob Sloan http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Jacob Sloan Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:38:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1607 You might talk to your commish about looking into another waiver wire process if you're unhappy with the way yours works right now. If I understand it correctly, you put a claim on McFadden but didn't get him because someone higher on the waiver priority list also put in a claim for him?One of my leagues is using FAAB this year, or Free Agent Acquisition Budget. Basically, every night, you bid on free agents, anywhere from $0 to your entire budget of $100 (for the whole season). I think it's a great system so far because it gives every team, no matter your record, draft order or daily routine, a chance at every free agent. Is it the best? We'll see, but I'm liking it so far.I'm not sure if there is a perfect system. It's all about what works for your league and what keeps everyone happy. Better luck next time on the waiver wire, Streetsk8rer. You might talk to your commish about looking into another waiver wire process if you’re unhappy with the way yours works right now. If I understand it correctly, you put a claim on McFadden but didn’t get him because someone higher on the waiver priority list also put in a claim for him?One of my leagues is using FAAB this year, or Free Agent Acquisition Budget. Basically, every night, you bid on free agents, anywhere from $0 to your entire budget of $100 (for the whole season). I think it’s a great system so far because it gives every team, no matter your record, draft order or daily routine, a chance at every free agent. Is it the best? We’ll see, but I’m liking it so far.I’m not sure if there is a perfect system. It’s all about what works for your league and what keeps everyone happy. Better luck next time on the waiver wire, Streetsk8rer.

]]> By: Streetsk8rer http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1593 Streetsk8rer Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1593 this is bull, i hate waivers cuz i picked up mcfadden first and then some other guy with a higher waiver got him even though he picked him up after me this is bull, i hate waivers cuz i picked up mcfadden first and then some other guy with a higher waiver got him even though he picked him up after me

]]> By: Jacob Sloan http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1591 Jacob Sloan Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:53:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1591 Ha. Well, I was actually referring to those individuals who may be sitting at home during the week, employed or not, with the ability to catch the latest injury updates or breaking news online or on TV. That guy would then have the first chance to grab a player who has suddenly become valuable while the rest of his league works with limited access to this kind of information.But since you brought it up, I do agree that those working on Sunday afternoon or late Monday night have it rough. Not all of us have 9-5 jobs, but I'm sure it is painful to have to work and miss out on watching all the games. Ha. Well, I was actually referring to those individuals who may be sitting at home during the week, employed or not, with the ability to catch the latest injury updates or breaking news online or on TV. That guy would then have the first chance to grab a player who has suddenly become valuable while the rest of his league works with limited access to this kind of information.But since you brought it up, I do agree that those working on Sunday afternoon or late Monday night have it rough. Not all of us have 9-5 jobs, but I’m sure it is painful to have to work and miss out on watching all the games.

]]> By: Paul http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 Paul Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1586 "No one wants the unemployed guy that sits on his laptop all day..." If you're working on a Sunday afternoon or Monday night, you probably have bigger issues. “No one wants the unemployed guy that sits on his laptop all day…”

If you’re working on a Sunday afternoon or Monday night, you probably have bigger issues.

]]> By: Jacob Sloan http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 Jacob Sloan Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:47:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1451 That's interesting that you've stuck with it, Rodneysfsd. Worst to first is usually the default way to handle the waiver wire order, but most leagues I've heard of or been a part of move away from it because, inevitably, one team will tank Week 1, grab the hot free agent of the year, and dominate the rest of the season. It's frustrating for those that draft well. But if your league feels that it is fair, that is the most important thing. You just have to find a system that works for you. I don't think there is a perfect one. Coordinating the schedules of 10-12 people for 17 weeks out of the year is hard enough. My main league is actually moving to a FAAB system this season, something I didn't mention in this article. FAAB, or Free Agent Acquisition Budget, gives you a set amount of money (say $100) at the start of the season and requires you to bid on players each night in a silent auction. We think it'll be a more fair system for us because each team has a chance at a free agent. You just have to decide how much you are willing to sacrifice to get that guy. It's the first time I've ever played under this system, so I'll have to see if it works out as a better, more "fair" way to do it. That’s interesting that you’ve stuck with it, Rodneysfsd. Worst to first is usually the default way to handle the waiver wire order, but most leagues I’ve heard of or been a part of move away from it because, inevitably, one team will tank Week 1, grab the hot free agent of the year, and dominate the rest of the season. It’s frustrating for those that draft well.

But if your league feels that it is fair, that is the most important thing. You just have to find a system that works for you. I don’t think there is a perfect one. Coordinating the schedules of 10-12 people for 17 weeks out of the year is hard enough.

My main league is actually moving to a FAAB system this season, something I didn’t mention in this article. FAAB, or Free Agent Acquisition Budget, gives you a set amount of money (say $100) at the start of the season and requires you to bid on players each night in a silent auction. We think it’ll be a more fair system for us because each team has a chance at a free agent. You just have to decide how much you are willing to sacrifice to get that guy.

It’s the first time I’ve ever played under this system, so I’ll have to see if it works out as a better, more “fair” way to do it.

]]> By: Rodneysfsd http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 Rodneysfsd Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:41:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1450 I'm commish in two leagues and we have it open for anyone to do anything, anytime for two full weeks then activate the waiver wire process to go worst is first. we feel that until dominant teams are established why let a team have preference over another. been doing that for years and all the guys feel its fair. I’m commish in two leagues and we have it open for anyone to do anything, anytime for two full weeks then activate the waiver wire process to go worst is first. we feel that until dominant teams are established why let a team have preference over another. been doing that for years and all the guys feel its fair.

]]> By: Jacob Sloan http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 Jacob Sloan Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:39:00 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1399 Yes, the new order would be 8-A, 9-B, 10-C as you have it. It does end up being fair (or, at least, one kind of fair) because the same rule applies to the order each week: the only way to move up in the waiver order is to sit on your hands and not pick anyone.<br><br>It also comes into play when teams pick up more than one player. For example, if Team A was to pick up two players in one waiver wire period while the rest of the league picked up just one. The order would end up being 8-B, 9-C, 10-A.<br><br>You also have to remember that you can pass on picking up a player during the waiver period and grab players as free agents after the waivers have been processed. Picking up free agents at this time does not affect your waiver order at all. So that's where the bluffing comes into play about whether you are going to use your pick or not. Yes, the new order would be 8-A, 9-B, 10-C as you have it. It does end up being fair (or, at least, one kind of fair) because the same rule applies to the order each week: the only way to move up in the waiver order is to sit on your hands and not pick anyone.

It also comes into play when teams pick up more than one player. For example, if Team A was to pick up two players in one waiver wire period while the rest of the league picked up just one. The order would end up being 8-B, 9-C, 10-A.

You also have to remember that you can pass on picking up a player during the waiver period and grab players as free agents after the waivers have been processed. Picking up free agents at this time does not affect your waiver order at all. So that’s where the bluffing comes into play about whether you are going to use your pick or not.

]]> By: Jonathanbalkin http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/on-the-wire/to-waiver-wire-or-not-to-waiver-wire/comment-page-1/#comment-1390 Jonathanbalkin Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:37:43 +0000 http://www.fantasyfootballfools.com/?p=1928#comment-1390 My question is for use or lose it. If the current waiver wire is 1. A, 2. B, 3. C - all make pick ups for the week.<br><br>What is the new order (for the bottom 3) - is A-8, B-9, C-10? <br><br>That doesnt seem fair... My question is for use or lose it. If the current waiver wire is 1. A, 2. B, 3. C – all make pick ups for the week.

What is the new order (for the bottom 3) – is A-8, B-9, C-10?

That doesnt seem fair…

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