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May 20, 2013
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About Eriq GardnerEriq Gardner is a New York-based writer who has written for many popular publications, including Slate, The Hollywood Reporter, and New York Magazine. He is founder of Fantasy Ball Junkie, a website for advanced fantasy baseball enthusiasts who want to get an edge on competition by focusing on strategy, player evaluation, transactional analysis, bargaining theory, and all the skills integral to having a successful season.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Eriq Gardner's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 2009How much is your fantasy team worth?September 29, 2009How a derivatives market may hold some answers to evaluating fantasy team performance. Strategies at season’s endSeptember 22, 2009If one is lucky enough to be involved in a close, thrilling finish, there can be an enormous amount of strategic gamesmanship involved. The case against Matt KempSeptember 15, 2009Matt Kemp has become a darling in the fantasy community. But here are some reasons why everyone might wish to be cautious. Is Joe Mauer the most valuable player in fantasy?September 01, 2009Move over Pujols, Hanley, Braun, and Wright. Why the Twins catcher deserves consideration as the #1 get in fantasy leagues. Time to say goodbye to some worthy playersAugust 25, 2009In the final month of the season, justifying some players' job security on your team becomes more difficult. Is it time to cut bait on players who will only barely outperform the waiver wire? What fantasy baseball may look like in 2010August 18, 2009It's never too early to plan. What kind of risk-taker are you?August 11, 2009Not all risk-takers are created equal in fantasy baseball. Designing a better leagueAugust 04, 2009Incentives can keep owners interested and teams competitive late in the long fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline: A few bullpen situations to watchJuly 28, 2009Eriq tells you which bullpen situations you should be paying close attention to. Don’t give up on batting average just yetJuly 21, 2009It may not be as hard to make up ground in batting average as you think. An all star team of mostly-unowned playersJuly 14, 2009A team full of players who could see their ownership rates increase as the summer goes on. How to analyze a trade at the halfway pointJuly 07, 2009Tips for analyzing potential trades at the All-Star break. Players to watch as the MLB trading deadline approachesJune 30, 2009Five players whose value could be affected by what happens between now and the trade deadline. Roster Doctor - 6/30/09June 30, 2009The latest visit to the Roster Doctor. How to deal with a rabble-rouser like Ron ShandlerJune 16, 2009Owners who aren't trying to win can be a big problem. Roster Doctor - 6/16/09June 16, 2009A new version of the Roster Doctor. Handling the least-considered categoryJune 09, 2009A formula can help you figure out the runs category. The art of selling lowJune 02, 2009When it's time to to jettison your underperforming players. Roster Doctor - 6/02/09June 02, 2009The Roster Doctor is here to help. Roster Doctor - 5/20/09May 20, 2009A new edition of the Roster Doctor. Who is next Joe Saunders?May 19, 2009It's not necessarily a good idea to go looking for the next Joe Saunders. What’s fair value for Manny?May 12, 2009What's Manny Ramirez worth in light of his suspension? What you need to know about player ratersMay 05, 2009What they tell you and why it's important. When the wisdom of crowds is wrongApril 28, 2009Things to consider when straying from group-think, or the wisdom of the crowds. Roster Doctor: 4/27/09April 27, 2009Over or under your innings pace?April 21, 2009Is it better to be ahead of or behind pace for your league's maximum innings total? Decision Making Based On Small Statistical SamplesApril 14, 2009A discussion on why we shouldn't worry too much about April numbers. Twenty not-so-essential players who shouldn’t be droppedApril 07, 2009These 20 players may not be worth a lot now, but owners should hang onto them for later. Fantasy teams shouldn’t wait for a toxic asset bailoutMarch 31, 2009Dealing with toxic assets on your fantasy team can be a difficult proposition. Is auto-pick evil?March 24, 2009Having a computer pick your team for you isn't the end of the world. In Praise Of Unsexy BalanceMarch 17, 2009Finding players who are balanced isn't sexy, but it can help you win a fantasy championship. Strategies To Handle The A-Rod InjuryMarch 11, 2009Some tips for dealing with Alex Rodriguez no matter what situation you find yourself in. Benching a superstar is madness. Or is it?March 03, 2009Let's look at the numbers A non-fatalistic approach to fantasy baseballFebruary 24, 2009Don't fall for the fallacy | ||||