Wow. Reading the manual and using the discussion boards by the time you played your first LL series. I'm impressed... there are managers in my RT leagues who havn't bothered to get that involved yet.

Seems that you've also drafted a pretty darn strong team. It's great that you are trying different things, just don't "experiment" yourself out of playoff contention. Playoff strategy is different from the regular season. Managing a solid team in the playoffs is definately an experience that will hold you in good stead if you decide to join a perpetual league or even another LL. Good Luck.