To keep on top of the competition you have to be able to pick the right players up from the waiver wire. The draft is very important, but picking up players off the wire is just as important. So which players do you target, and how do you research?
If you use the common sites (ESPN, Yahoo, CBS,...) it typically lets you research players by clicking on different stats (Runs, RBIs, Wins, ERA, etc.) and over different time frames (past 7, 14, and 30 days).
The first thing to do is I always look at players over the past 7 or 14 days. This way you can get the hot bat or arm.
Next look at your needs. You have to understand how to manipulate the game so that you win on a consistent basis. I told you before that speed power pitching are the best way to win. You should have addressed these needs in the draft with high draft picks. You fill in the gaps on the waiver wire. So find your needs and get the bats and pitchers you needs.
How do you find the best? There are proven statistics that can help you find the best players.
For offense this statistic is OPS - on base percentage plus slugging.
For pitching these statistics are WHIP and K:BB - That's walks and hits per innings pitched and strikeouts per walk ratio.
Keep rotating you worthless players out and get the hot bats/pitchers. Who knows, you mind find a guy that stays good for the whole year.
Good luck.
