What is the best fantasy baseball preview magazine or draft guide?

Question

There are about a half-dozen or so at the bookstore newstand. I don't have time to read them all. I need to know which one is the most informative and reliable. Thanks.

Answer 1

I like the CBS Sportsline mag, but I honestly haven't read all of them. It gives a short and easy run down on virtually every player likely to make it to the majors this year (and a few without a prayer).

Answer 2

I would prefer to draft either first or last in first round. Drafting first gives you the top player then in a twelve team leeague you pick again 24 & 25. Last may be even better then you get 12 & 13. Really it depends on how much you want say a Pujols vs two lesser names but maybe just as productive players. If you are picking first in the first round, I'd go with Pujols. He's productive in every category except stolen bases. #- As for how, I generally go hitters first three to four rounds. Again more than position scarcity I look for hitters available who can help me in the most categories. I then try and get a top closer and a top starter then grab a few more bats before going for more closers and starters. If you know what to look for in SP especially, you can get some very productive pitchers in the late rounds. Also don't draft too many bats for your bench. In head to head leagues especially, I may only draft one extra hitter using the rest of my bench slots for starting pitchers. Remember the way the schedule is set up, most teams play on the same day so those bats on your bench will probably stay there most of the time.

Answer 3

It depends what kind of league you are in.

As some magazines are tailored to auction drafts and others to your standard serpentine draft.

Either way the best magazines on the market are Fantasy Baseball Guide, and the Sportingnews Fantasy Baseball Owners Manual.

Answer 4

Personally, I prefer websites over magazines. The Web is much faster to respond to sudden injuries, demotions and promotions.
But if you must, Sporting News Weekly usually has some good stuff.

Answer 5

I prefer the Sports Weekly Magizine/newspaper. Its at Barnes and Noble or other newstand for $4.99 in america. $6.99 in Cananda i think.