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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For the last 4 days, my XBOX360 has gathered dust, my PC has remained on standby, and my DVD player has been abandoned. The reason for this sudden withdrawal from the delights of the electronic age is this book. It's fantastic. I would, of course, recommend it heartily to the fantasy baseball crowd, who, like myself trawl every obscure stat we can find to get the edge, or just choose our players based on who we like from TV. But the real strength of this book is that it actually, maybe accidently, goes into such depth about what makes a good hitter, and the minds of baseball players. The author, Sam Walker, has access to the players on his 'rotisserie' baseball team, and as such becomes a fan too, willing his players to succeed through good times and lean. It's a great baseball book. Full of lively characters, exceptionally realised, such as 'Sig', the statmaster. If you liked Moneyball, or are just a fan of the great game, pick this book up soon, it's really that good. My appreciation of the game, a game i thought i knew backwards, rocketed with every page turned, and i hope my Fantasy team will reap the benefits...
Definately a 5 star review.
Definately a 5 star review.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If the premise, 'its a book about drafting a fantasy baseball team', leaves you cold, prepare to be amazed. This book absolutely had me gripped from start to finish, as sports columnist Sam Walker figures his inside knowledge should give him a good chance in the elite of the elite fantasy leagues Tout Wars. Its Moneyball with laughs, as Sam realises that being able to buttonhole gm's and get access to players will not get the job done, he enlists help, embraces statistical analysis by a Nasa specialist, and so much more. Best and most original book I have read this year.
Format:Paperback
The easy writing style of this book would sit well with any reader, there is definitely not a requirement to be a baseball savant.
The book tells the story of a man who thinks that too much reliance is placed on statistics in fantasy, and that by mixing this cold hard approach with the information he can glean by talking to players would give him the edge, given his privileged access to them throughout the season.
The book gives insight into the history of fantasy sports as well as the ups and downs of a season of imaginary leagues that begin to slowly consume people over the course of 6 months.
I found the (short) player interviews and their opinions on the fantasy sports culture very interesting, where some embrace it's place in the sport and others dismissing it as a distraction.
I've never played fantasy baseball before, but after devouring this book i couldn't wait to start.
The book tells the story of a man who thinks that too much reliance is placed on statistics in fantasy, and that by mixing this cold hard approach with the information he can glean by talking to players would give him the edge, given his privileged access to them throughout the season.
The book gives insight into the history of fantasy sports as well as the ups and downs of a season of imaginary leagues that begin to slowly consume people over the course of 6 months.
I found the (short) player interviews and their opinions on the fantasy sports culture very interesting, where some embrace it's place in the sport and others dismissing it as a distraction.
I've never played fantasy baseball before, but after devouring this book i couldn't wait to start.
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I'd definitely recommend this - I couldn't put it down and immediately invested in the Baseball Forecaster. I'm now very excited about the baseball season!
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Ian Battison
Interesting even for baseball ignorants (like me)
Before buying this book, I read Moneyball by Michael Lewis, which I think was a very good introduction to the world of baseball for those totally alien to the game like me. Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by J. M. Salinas
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Now forgive me if I am terribly prejudiced but whenever I heard mention of any sport preceeded by the word 'fantasy' my mind would picture friendless geeks, socially awkward men... Read more
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