What to Look for When Building Tournament Rosters
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Understanding AthX Tournaments
How Tournaments Work
AthX weekly tournaments let you:
Unlike your regular portfolio focused on dividends and long-term growth, tournaments are about maximizing performance during the tournament week.
Tournament Roster Building Principles
Principle 1: Higher Risk Tolerance
Regular Portfolio: Balance, stability, dividend eligibility Tournament Roster: Maximize upside potential In tournaments, you're competing for top positions. Playing it safe won't win. You need players with significant upside potential—even if they come with more volatility.
Principle 2: Budget Management
Stay under the salary cap while maximizing value:
Principle 3: Correlation Awareness
Unlike regular portfolios where diversification is key, tournaments benefit from strategic correlation:
High Correlation Strategy:
Low Correlation Strategy:
What to Look For in Tournament Picks
1. Playing Time and Opportunity
The most reliable predictor of fantasy points is playing time:
2. Recent Performance
While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, recent trends matter:
3. Matchup Advantages
Not all games are equal:
4. Schedule Density
More games = more opportunities:
5. Price Value
Tournament success isn't just about picking the best players—it's about finding value:
Tournament Portfolio Construction
The Star + Value Approach
Allocate your tournament budget:
The Balanced Approach
The Upside Approach
Position-Specific Tips
Hitters
Look for:
Avoid:
Pitchers
Look for:
Avoid:
Common Tournament Mistakes
Mistake 1: Playing Too Safe
Picking only "safe" consistent players rarely wins tournaments. You need ceiling to compete with other rosters.
Mistake 2: Ignoring Schedule
A great player with 3 games will often produce less than a good player with 7 games in the same period.
Mistake 3: Chasing Past Winners
What worked last tournament may not work now. Evaluate current conditions fresh.
Mistake 4: Neglecting Price
Overpaying for stars leaves less for supporting players. Find value across your roster.
Tournament Preparation Checklist
Before each tournament:
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