DRAFT & HOLD: Pole Position

Right out of the starting gate, draft and hold leagues, such as the 50-round draft/no pickups format offered through the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC), present some interesting strategic choices. Because draft and hold leagues do not allow for in-season transactions, such as add/drops or trades, getting off on the right foot is essential.   

Knowing how to position your team for success begins with draft slotting. Just like pole positions in racing can provide an early advantage, Kentucky Derby System Preferences can help set up the strategy for the rest of the draft. Here's a Q&A guide.

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Kentucky Derby System (KDS) Preferences, the draft slotting system based upon the famous horse race, lets...

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