The Get Down Guy

So I’m in the cellar of my fantasy baseball league; second to last with a long list of injuries making it difficult to see a way out.  If you find yourself in this position, I thought I’d share some of the things I’m trying to do to move back to the top:

1. Be more active. You may feel like you’re “out of it” and throw in the towel.  Well, that’s an option.  But at this point it’s likely that half your league has enjoyed the #1 spot in the rankings (I was there 3 weeks ago…) at some point during the year.  Get on the waivers and start spot starting hot bats for injured or underperforming players.  If those players turn it around, then get them back in, but it’s past time to send them to the bench for a while.
2. Stop worrying about where I drafted players when considering trades. Grady Sizemore is no longer worth the 1st round pick you (and I) spent on him.  Don’t expect 1st round type players in return.  Some people are still willing to part with the Torii Hunter’s of the world in order to take a risk on Sizemore.  At least consider these.
3. Two-for-One trades can be my friend. Normally I’m against two-for-one trades.  But at this point, our teams aren’t going to be saved by one player.  You probably have a player or even two that teams in the middle of the pack or near the top are coveting.  These players will not win the league for you.  They can help you restock on some mid-level consistency and upside that might just turn the tide for your team.
4. Don’t do nothing. Expanding on #1.  You’re team, as it is, cannot win the league.  You have to make a move for any chance of getting in the money.  If it means anything to you to win, you must get a deal done.