FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the forum format work?
These events are laid-back, casual sessions. Ron Shandler or Rick Wilton moderate. They, along with several other speakers, lead a 2+ hour presentation on "101 Predictions for 2008." Then, after a brief break, your questions take center stage. You will be able to submit questions ahead of time on forms available at the registration table. The speakers and panelists will address as many of those as time permits. If there is available time, you can pepper them with additional questions. During the break, feel free to talk to the speakers one-on-one, and even ask them their opinion on your own fantasy roster.
What types of questions can I ask?
There are no rules or limits here. You can ask if B.J. Ryan will really be ready for Opening Day. You can ask who they'd pick as a last keeper between Brian Giles and Rich Harden. You can ask what type of draft strategy is the most effective in throwing off the balance of power in a keeper league. You can ask about Rotisserie, or Scoresheet, or any other game you play. You can ask about which information sources or draft prep tools are the most valuable. No limits.
Will the speakers be available after the forums?
For a short period of time only. For most of the sessions, Ron and Rick will likely have to beat a hasty path to their next forum site, but the other speakers and panelists are usually available for questions.
What will I get out of these forums that I can't get from just reading the speakers' books and web sites?
The major advantage of these forums is their interactivity. The formal presentation is geared towards providing information that is not available from other sources. The Q&A session provides you with instant feedback on your own personal issues. And the opportunity to spend three hours with fellow fantasy leaguers from your area offers a host of advantages from a networking and social standpoint.
What types of freebies and discounts will be available?
There will be a variety of products available at these forums, some for free and some for sale, many at discounts. On tap so far:
- Ron Shandler's 2008 Baseball Forecaster
- John Burnson's 2008 Graphical Player
- Deric McKamey's 2008 Minor League Baseball Analyst
- Art McGee's How to Value Players for Rotisserie Baseball
- Subscriptions to BaseballHQ.com
- Subscriptions to Rick Wilton's Baseball Injury Report
Additional items will be listed as we receive confirmation.
