A little back ground information first. I am in the 2nd year of a 3 year ESPN keepers league. 12 teams, 5 x 5 and we keep 5 players from the previous year (I kept Pujols, Soriano, Dye, Webb and Smoltz). I feel VERY optimistic about my team, I got a lot of the players I wanted going into my draft and it should be a great season. As much as I’m optimistic, you just never know. It’s never the time to rest on your ability to improve the team. Reflect and enjoy the site of your roster AFTER you’ve won. Below is a quick personal critique of my lineup:

When you break out the 52-card deck and deal a hand of 3-card poker, the first strategy you need is a firm understanding of the rules. It is fairly similar to a popular UK homegame, 3 card brag, although instead of competing against other players, you are competing against the dealer.