For all of us that are in head to head fantasy leagues, you are either starting your playoffs or are already into them or maybe even eliminated. I worked real hard to get into the playoffs in both leagues that I am in. I checked it religiously and made diligent moves and acquisitions. I thought I was in good shape.

The Nosebleed League - #1 seed and got a bye for the first week. Well done to me, although half the league is not paying attention. I am in a position that i have not been in for years. I have a chance to win. WOOHOO!

The Gamma League - this is the league i have been in for the longest time. i am the Commish of this league and without fail, controversy arises late in the season. After handling that I can focus on maintaining the playoff run. I get in as the #4 seed and get the defending champ who is the #5 seed in the first round. I am monitoring it strong all week and it is gonna be a close one. Once he takes the lead I start to panic and then the final score beats the life out of me. I lose 9-8. If I would have gotten 1 more single or given up 1 less walk I would be going on. This burned me for hours. I felt like I got kicked in the junk. Another fruitless baseball season. I worked hard, thought it through and gave it my all and got squashed again. Consolation bracket here I come.

In summation, fantasy Sports Leagues are really fun and can keep you interested in games that you normally would not care about. It increases your knowledge of the sports that you love and it allows you to feel as if you have actually accomplished something. But, in defeat it makes you wish you had never started and that you would never do that again. Kinda like a night of binge drinking, without the headache. Another season ends, while another continues. Hockey is on the horizon and football has begun. Choose wisely when entering the relm of Fantasy Sports, it is a great ride but only one guy leaves happy.

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