Everyone knows the key to winning a Draftkings fantasy baseball tournament or a FanDuel fantasy baseball tournament, you need to stack a few hitters against an exploitable pitching matchup. What this daily fantasy baseball strategy entails is focusing in on a pitcher who is in an unfavorable matchup against a hot hitting team in a hitter’s ballpark. All of this fantasy baseball analysis is centered around the starting pitcher (his pitches, his splits, his hot/cold streak, etc.) and rightfully so. This makes a great deal of sense considering the entire game is run through the two starting pitchers in the game but there may be a little more to it then you think. The reason is the following.
When you stack a team against a starting pitcher you are hoping that pitcher is fully exploitable hoping that is start is short lived. You expect your stack to be able to light up the starting pitcher and get on him early in the game. But the fact of the matter is, if this happens then the pitcher that you did all of your fantasy baseball research on is going to be subbed out within the first half of the game (five innings or less preferably) and then what? Every reason you picked those hitters for were based on the matchup with the starting pitcher, not whatever middle reliever that comes out of the bullpen. So are you realistically expected to do research on the bullpen pitchers as well just in case your plan goes just as you planned. Realistically, no.
There are a couple reasons why, but we are going to focus on two. Most of the time, bullpen pitchers have a limited pitching arsenal usually consisting of a fastball and an offspeed pitch or two. So, it’s not like these pitchers are going to be tricking your hitters by keeping them off balance because of their deep pitching arsenal. Secondly, if your hitters were the reason that the starting pitcher got subbed out in the first place then there's not much more research you need to do. When a player gets a couple of hits in the first half of the game, it doesn’t matter who's pitching to them because regardless the ball is going to look like a beach ball coming out of the pitcher’s hand.
So at the end of the day, spend your research time on the starting pitcher because that is where the money is really at.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Hawaii Homes for Sale: Redesign and Renovation Work to Consider
If your Hawai home's for sale in today’s thriving real estate market, some effort needs to be put towards making it more appealing to prospective buyers. Here are some redesign and renovation tasks to consider, all of which can go a long way in adding value to the house, and ensuring a sale.
Adopt an open-concept layout. Tear down some walls inside the house, and see how nice it is to enjoy so much space, which in Hawaii is greatly valued. An open-concept layout makes for a bright and airy vibe, even when you are accommodating many guests. The key to succeeding with this layout is clearly defining each area, but this time, not with entire slabs of wood or concrete. Moreover, organize all your furniture, and go for multi-purpose or modular items to save on space. For instance, choose cabinets whose tops can double as side tables. Or large ceramic pots that serve both as ornaments and also as space divider.
Acquire new artwork. An artwork is not only a thing of beauty. It can also tie the look of a room together, and break up a plain wall. When a homeowner invests in a good painting, or a sculpture, they are also assuring themselves of interesting conversations around it, for when they are hosting friends. What is important is for it to be of the right subject, color palette, and size, too. This way, they will not be overwhelming to the viewer, and draw all the attention in the room.
Update the doors and windows. Prospective investors will surely appreciate an update on the doors and windows, which would be among the first things they will be seeing. A fresh coat of paint or a refinishing would be nice, as well as a replacement of the hinges. Window frames may also be changed if the existing ones are already rusty and worn down. French doors will be a great update, too, as they afford more view of the beautiful environs.
Go beyond the surface. Creaking floors, plumbing issues, electrical problems, gas leaks. These are concerns that will easily turn a home buyer off, but which can be addressed with a thorough approach to renovation. Devote some resources towards checking all these out, before an inspector beats you to it.
Talk to top-performing Big Island real estate expert Harold Clarke today, to learn more tips in selling Hawaii homes for sale.
Adopt an open-concept layout. Tear down some walls inside the house, and see how nice it is to enjoy so much space, which in Hawaii is greatly valued. An open-concept layout makes for a bright and airy vibe, even when you are accommodating many guests. The key to succeeding with this layout is clearly defining each area, but this time, not with entire slabs of wood or concrete. Moreover, organize all your furniture, and go for multi-purpose or modular items to save on space. For instance, choose cabinets whose tops can double as side tables. Or large ceramic pots that serve both as ornaments and also as space divider.
Acquire new artwork. An artwork is not only a thing of beauty. It can also tie the look of a room together, and break up a plain wall. When a homeowner invests in a good painting, or a sculpture, they are also assuring themselves of interesting conversations around it, for when they are hosting friends. What is important is for it to be of the right subject, color palette, and size, too. This way, they will not be overwhelming to the viewer, and draw all the attention in the room.
Update the doors and windows. Prospective investors will surely appreciate an update on the doors and windows, which would be among the first things they will be seeing. A fresh coat of paint or a refinishing would be nice, as well as a replacement of the hinges. Window frames may also be changed if the existing ones are already rusty and worn down. French doors will be a great update, too, as they afford more view of the beautiful environs.
Go beyond the surface. Creaking floors, plumbing issues, electrical problems, gas leaks. These are concerns that will easily turn a home buyer off, but which can be addressed with a thorough approach to renovation. Devote some resources towards checking all these out, before an inspector beats you to it.
Talk to top-performing Big Island real estate expert Harold Clarke today, to learn more tips in selling Hawaii homes for sale.
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