FanGraphs The Game is back for 2014! If you haven’t played before, you should start a player or two this season and join in on the fun. Today, I’m going to present some tips for winning in FG: The Game, but only at one position. I was the top reliever in all the land last year, so hopefully you feel I’m qualified to provide some expert analysis.
FanGraphs: The Game has been available for public consumption for almost two weeks now, so it’s about time some strategies were explored. Chime in with your own strategic ideas in the comments.
Today’s Roto Riteup is what it is: amazing.
• Hector Santiago received the first save opportunity for the Chicago White Sox, and manager Robin Ventura has stated he’ll start the year as the team’s primary closer. Santiago, 24, posted good strikeout numbers in the low minors, but struggled a tad in Double-A last season. The left-hander does possess a low-to-mid-90’s fastball and the ever intriguing screwball, so he won’t be blowing games due to a lack of “stuff.” Saves are always a hot commodity, so there’s a good chance he’s already been nabbed in your league. If so, don’t be afraid to grab Addison Reed in the hopes that Santiago fails.