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2012 Rules Changes in Tout: Swingman Baby!

We’ve always looked at Tout Wars as an incubator for new ideas about how to play fantasy baseball. The game is a living thing, and we take seriously a responsibility to try out new rules that we think have an opportunity to be of use in other leagues.

After a far ranging rules talk among league participants by email and on this website last fall, we decided this year to clarify some previously enacted rules and introduce one significant new wrinkle: The Swingman. Continue reading “2012 Rules Changes in Tout: Swingman Baby!”

TOUT WARS NL: Get your 2012 Lineup Here

This year’s Tout Wars NL slate, in order of first round of reserve picks. The number after their names is the amount of FAAB money they start with this year. # indicates a TW AL rookie.

Steve Gardner (100)

Brian Walton (100)

Tristan Cockcroft (100)

Peter Kreutzer (100)

Scott Wilderman (100)

Lenny Melnick/Paul Greco (100)

Todd Zola (100)

Chris Liss (98)

Mike Gianella (97)

Phil Hertz (97)

Dean Peterson (94) #

Scott Pianowski (86)

Nate Ravitz (85)

The Tout Wars NL auction will be held March 25 at 10am. For more details check www.toutwars.com and #toutwars.

Houston to AL: We Have a Problem!

Tout NL owner, ESPN’s Tristan Cockcroft, takes a look at the fantasy implications of the Houston Astros’ move to the AL in 2013.

He suggests fantasy players adopt 13 team formats in both the NL and AL only leagues, though a case can be made for going to 12 teams in both only leagues, which will increase the player pools in relation to the number of teams.

Either way, things are going to be changing in Tout Wars.

UPDATE: Tout Wars NL will drop one player in 2013, and play with 12 teams.

Your 2011 Tout Wars Champs!

The SABR Trophy Winners! Fred Zinkie, Larry Schechter, and Steve Gardner!

2011 TOUT NL Hypothetical Standings

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Fantasy League Player Awards

Steve Gardner looks at the season’s top performers and biggest disappointments, from a fantasy perspective. And notes that one of his biggest plusses this year in Tout and LABR, arrived via his reserve list.