LIMA "Rebooted" can be tailored for head-to-head success by embracing the concepts of the original LIMA Plan and incorporating pitchers' quality-consistency scores.

In head-to-head leagues, drafting a homogeneous team inherently builds consistency into your roster.

Though without Mike Trout or Bryce Harper, this year’s rookie class has a lot to offer. While there are no sure things in fantasy baseball, strategies to hedge your bets throughout the season can pay big dividends when it comes to possible promotions.

Making his major league debut in front of 47,470 fans at Yankee Stadium on September 22, 2011, Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Matt Moore set a team record for strikeouts in crucial game for the Rays. Fanning eleven Yankees in only five innings, Moore’s impressive start represented the best case scenario for fantasy owners looking at September call-ups. However, a closer look at head-to-head strategy in the last month of the season shows that fantasy owners should temper expectations when it comes to MLB roster expansions.

All fantasy baseball scoring runs on batteries. Referring to specific pitcher and catcher combinations, rather than the famous alkaline batteries in television commercials, an understanding of battery power can drive fantasy production on every level.

Nervous fantasy owners actually considered trading Albert Pujols in early May. After a sluggish start, Pujols appears to be on track; however, the experience provides a valuable case study in quantifying probability and knowing when to trade players. Using these tools shows head-to-head owners not only how to adapt to change, but also make precise decisions regarding specific players.

Good things come in fives. In head-to-head leagues, gaining a competitive advantage in the traditional 5x5 categories often requires a non-traditional approach. Studying the best statistical performances of players and teams will yield results that are Top Notch.

The 2012 BaseballHQ.com projections are graded on a curve for 5x5 H2H leagues.

The player universe is a vast place, full of endless possibilities. In head-to-head formats, the player universe can also create some exciting opportunities, not only for strategy, but also for improving the overall gaming experience.

Championship rosters in head-to-head leagues are built on a combination of good fortune, good health, and most importantly consistent performance. On a weekly basis, fantasy managers search for the elusive balance of production from studs and role players alike. The Consistency Review for 2011 will highlight top performers, and will also take look around the diamond at everyday players who were a liability for H2H formats. Keep in mind, the data here reflects small sample sizes, and this analysis is not intended to predict future performance.

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