Eric Karabell writes:

Senior Editor, ESPN Fantasy Games

"If you want to go beyond just the stats, really delve into the strategy behind the great game of fantasy baseball, then this book is for you. We all may play the game differently, but Henry Lee goes far deeper into new - and old - options and methods that even if you have tried, you haven't tried quite like this. Take the extra step and check it out. That is, unless you're satisfied with third place."

Winning your 2005 fantasy baseball league is much more than just uncovering bargains at your draft or auction. You have to do more than just sign up for a league, download some fantasy baseball 2005 player projections and show up. You must have a clear strategy to guide your every move throughout the season, allowing you to create advantages over your competition at each step of the way. This 244-page book is for you if you want those advantages in your league.

You will discover how easy it is to create:

No cookie cutter “strategy” that can be conveniently summed up in an acronym will help you consistently dominate your league. You need to devise a customized, comprehensive strategy that fits your style, your league, and your competition. Fantasy Baseball Strategy is your guide to easily forming that strategy. If only your favorite Major League Baseball team had this kind of advantage! This is a must read for Fantasy Baseball 2005.

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What Readers are Saying

THE BEST BOOK EVER FOR WINNING YOUR LEAGUE!, February 5, 2005     Reviewer:   Carl A. Sanger - See all my reviews        I can't tell you how valuable I found Henry Lee's book! After mainly floundering in our 12-team league for 12 years, I followed Henry's strategies for our draft and was in the top three all year, only to drop to fourth on the last day of the season. If you want a strategy that will catapult you to the top, look no further. Henry is the REAL DEAL! I highly recommend this book and Henry's spreadsheet to anyone who wants to win it not just be in it. Thank you, Henry! --This text refers to the Paperback edition

Jonathan Leshanski, Baseball Book Reviewer, February 20, 2004,
Book Review from At Home Plate
Fantasy Baseball Strategy: Advanced Methods for Winning Your League

In the beginning when I picked up Fantasy Baseball Strategy I wasn’t quite sure what to expect - after all I had never heard of Henry Lee and had no idea what type of information that he would be able to contribute about fantasy baseball. In truth I didn’t expect to learn much more than I had in countless seasons of playing fantasy baseball and talking and debating with many other skilled players.

With that in mind I have to admit that I was slightly blindsided by Mr. Lee’s overall approach. The book details not only fantasy baseball strategy but it also offers a system in which a player can use in creating a draft plan AND a regular season strategy of their own. The basics of the system are not complicated, but the details certainly are and in order to get it all down the player would likely require an analytical brain, time and a lot of hard work.

What this means of course is that the approach will not be for everyone, but for those that take fantasy baseball as seriously as they do breathing this book can open your eyes to some things that you likely overlooked.

One of the most wonderful things about Mr. Lee’s system is that it doesn’t matter what kind of a draft you play with or what categories your league uses - the system can be applied to every specific circumstance because you are forced to customize it...READ ENTIRE REVIEW
 

John Armstrong, customer from Jackson, TN, February 10, 2004,
A very satisfied customer!
Just wanted to let you know I got the book yesterday.

I've read it through once already and I liked it. As I read it, I realized most of the expert's books, annuals, and web sites focus 75%+ of their content on player analysis. This book made me realize that it is not 75% of the equation. I now understand why I failed to perform up to my normal roto standards the past two years - I got so involved in player analysis and projections that I forgot to focus on management. I also believe most people fall into this trap, considering the content of expert magazines, books, etc., which is why the information in this book will, I believe, give me an advantage in my leagues this year.

I may notice more when I read it again (and I will, numerous times.) Another thing I have really enjoyed today is reading the popular message boards and seeing how the majority of the fantasy world thinks in comparison. The typical schools of thought on many subjects differs greatly from what this book presents, which means the readers of Fantasy Baseball Strategy get that competitive advantage the author writes about.

All in all, very pleased. Can't wait to put it all to work.

Gary, a QA engineer from Fremont, CA, February 3, 2004,
There is no comparison. The best book available.
Someone on a fantasy baseball discussion board said a good strategy book is John Benson's. I just got back from the bookstore and read Benson's section on 'Inside the game' from his Rotisserie Baseball 2004. There isn't much there. Even though the book is 440 pages long, 45 are devoted to the different rules, 45 I guess you could call strategy, and 350 pages are devoted to individual players. It is published in November so I didn't even look at the player analysis. Don't get me wrong, I'm thinking of ordering his Future Stars book, but for strategy, there is only one clear cut choice. I opened up Henry Lee's new book Fantasy Baseball Strategy and it is phenomenal. He gives clear examples of how strategies can create advantages for you.

Andy K., a real estate developer, January 19, 2004,
How much is this book worth to you? This is what I figure.
In my league, each of the 12 fantasy team owners puts in $100 into the pot at the beginning of the year. So there is $1,200 at the end of the season to be distributed among the top third of the league – the top four teams. I read an article on CNNMoney that says the average fantasy baseball owner spends $120 a year on books, magazines, services, administration fees, etc. Let’s be conservative and say that figure is closer to $30 (though I actually spend about $120). That means, the average owner spends $130 and has a one in 12 chance of winning the league and one in three chance of ending “in the money”. The author gives a very clear example of how most owners do the same thing every year. They go off of dollar projections they find in magazines or on the Internet and hope to find some bargains in the draft. Everything after that is completely unplanned. If all the teams do the same thing, then each one spends $130 to win $100 on average. In other words, you can expect to lose $30 every year. The author argues convincingly that an owner who thinks differently and has a comprehensive strategy for the entire season, will significantly improve his chances of winning. You will not outright win your league every year, but let’s say on average, you end up in the top four in each of the five years after reading the book. I think you will find that this is almost guaranteed after reading the book. That means your expectancy goes from -$30 to $170 each year. I realize people play fantasy baseball for much more than winning money, but I argue that your satisfaction with your fantasy league season is proportional to your standing in your league. The money just helps keep track. Over five years, you can either expect to lose $150 without the book, or gain $850 with the book. The difference is $1,000. For a $20 book, you get a 5,000% return on your investment! Where else can you get that kind of return? Getting this book really is a no-brainer.

Chris, fantasy baseball fanatic, January 15, 2004,
It is about time!
Fantasy baseballers have needed a book like this for a long time. People spend so much money on those fantasy magazines it is ridiculous. I know all sorts of people who pay for subscription fantasy baseball news services. What people really need is a strategy guide. Fantasy Baseball Strategy is just what they need. It is like a GPS system guiding you directly to the perfect strategy for you and your league. Everyone else isn't even using a map; It's like they are relying on their sense of smell or something. They get all this info and don't know what to do with it. All that info is useless if it is not directed by a cohesive strategy.

A reviewer, 14 year veteran of fantasy baseball, January 14, 2004,
The New Bible of Fantasy Baseball!
This is the best book on fantasy baseball strategy there is...period! I have read all the books, annually pick up all the magazines, and surf all the Internet sites. This book really ties it all together. Without solid strategies for what you will do throughout the entire season, you really are just drafting blind. Mr. Lee makes creating strategies clear and easy to do. By the time you are done with the book, you pretty much know how your league will turn out. Honesty, I thought I knew everything there was to know about fantasy baseball. Lee confirms much of what I held true, but also proves with hard evidence that many of us have been misinformed by the 'experts' for years.

Mike, a neon lighting company owner, January 14, 2004,
Get it Now, or Get it Later. But Eventually, You'll Need to Get it.
I agree with one of the previous customers that sooner or later, everyone in you league will NEED to get a copy of this book. It sounds like hyperbole, but I think this will eventually become the de facto book on strategy for all fantasy baseball players. If you don’t have it, you will have no chance at winning because everyone else will have read it already. The book really is that good. Not only is it insightful, there is nothing out there like it. I get so fed up by all the cookie cutter “strategies” that you read on the Internet. Everyone knows that stuff does not work. There is just so much garbage floating out there on the Internet. Probably the best point the author makes is to tailor your strategies to your league. That includes the rules and the behaviors of the people in it. I was dying of laughter as I read the part about the types of trading partners. It was so easy to pick out the “Romantic”, the “Cold Caller”, and all other types in my league. It was entertaining, but will definitely be helpful as well when I am locked into trade negotiations with them. You should read the whole thing through, but when you get the book, the first thing you should do is turn to page 72 and look at that chart on when to find bargains in the draft. It is an incredible example of how the draft is only half of what it take to win your league. Most people treat it as if it is all that matters. Since it is only half of your season, the rest of it is all strategy.

Woo, a long-time fantasy baseballer, January 14, 2004,
Shh...don't let anyone know you own this book.
Finally! Where was this book when I was losing all those years? I would have dominated! Now everyone in my league is going to read this book trying to get an edge. I don’t really know why I am writing this. They will probably all get it for sure now. It really is a good book though. I am sure the author wouldn’t like this, but I suggest you get this book for yourself and don’t ever let anyone know you have read it. You will have a huge edge on the competition. You can bust it out after someone else shows up with a copy.

Belton, a security strategist, January 12, 2004,
The experts need strategy too.
I have been playing fantasy baseball since the days it was referred to as rotisserie baseball. I have always been interested in the competitive aspect of rotisserie baseball. The player projections don't mean too much to me because everyone has the same information. I like to see how other players react to the moves of others. I always look at the LABR fantasy baseball mock draft put on by USA Today. I read the comments about how the experts get carried away with their bidding and how they drafted a player too early. Look at a fantasy baseball 2004 mock draft and you will see how emotions come into play. If the experts can be greatly affected by the moves of their opponents, so can the people in your league. Probably more. There is so much room for error, rather so much opportunity to take advantage of, you need to have solid fantasy baseball strategies in place.