VOTE - Regular Season Tiebreakers

[BHows]

We discussed a shorter period for a 'game', but decided it wouldn't be fair as the outcome would be too dependent on MLB schedules (one FGM team might have players with 2 games for their players, another has 3, and it would be even more exaggerated for pitchers).

I agree that you would be at the mercy of the MLB schedule but wouldn't it even out over a 46 game schedule?

[Colby]

Arguments about the two matchup per week schedule can go either way.  I do agree with Rick that the unfairness will even out through 46 matchups.  However, it takes less luck and more skill to win a 7-day matchup opposed to a 3 or 4 day matchup. 

[bravesfan4]

I agree. I would hate the 2 matchups a week. becuase you could win on luck. I do not like 2 weekly matchups at all

[Canada8999]

I agree that you would be at the mercy of the MLB schedule but wouldn't it even out over a 46 game schedule?

But if the argument is to have H2H as a tiebreaker, then we can't have individual games at the whims of the MLB schedule - if I have bad scheduling luck the week I play my division rivals, then how is that a fair tie-breaker?

[bravesfan4]

But if the argument is to have H2H as a tiebreaker, then we can't have individual games at the whims of the MLB schedule - if I have bad scheduling luck the week I play my division rivals, then how is that a fair tie-breaker?

totally agree. I like the idea of 23 games customized schedule so it is equal. i totally agree with ben.

[Colby]

It appears the direction we are going for regular season tiebreakers is H2H (since we will have an improved schedule), divisional record (ditto), and then fantasy points scored.

[BHows]

But if the argument is to have H2H as a tiebreaker, then we can't have individual games at the whims of the MLB schedule - if I have bad scheduling luck the week I play my division rivals, then how is that a fair tie-breaker?

Well, I guess if we are counting on luck I've got no arguement

[Canada8999]

It appears the direction we are going for regular season tiebreakers is H2H (since we will have an improved schedule), divisional record (ditto), and then fantasy points scored.

Personally, I'm voting for points.  If we want a H2H aspect, I'd prefer overall Divisional Record to just one or two games.

[BHows]

The only thing I strive for in any of my arguments is that we be as realistic as possible. The current 23 game schedule is certainly not a good enough sampling to determine a H2H tie-breaker. The proposed improvements go a long way in remedying that situation.
With position eligibility the way it is, there are too many ways to circumvent the rules to get points and forsake reality.
We can agree to disagree but I have to stick to my guns. H2H  is the tradition way to settle a draw and until eligibility rules are settled i have to go with H2H.

[guak2005]

If the customized schedules are a go, then I'll switch my vote to H2H first, then Divisional record and finally Fantasy Points. But while there is only one game played between division rivals it would make no sense to use H2H as a tiebreaker. However, I can still see a problem that would require an exception to the rule. What if the tie happens between wild card teams from different divisions? They would have played each other only once, so it would be terribly unfair to use H2H. Total fantasy points should be used in this particular case.