Another season of waiver wire madness is upon us. The first topic of discussion this season is FAAB, the budget system for acquiring free agents. This method of player procurement seems to be gaining in popularity and with it come some interesting questions, especially in single league formats. The principle dilemma here is do you spend early and often, save your money for the trade deadline, or some combination of both. In my opinion, a bird in the hand is much better than the potential for nothing in the bush at the trade deadline. Is it worth taking a chance on two months of potential playing time that might not occur? Spend early and often and procure the players when they are available. Two months of counting statistics is simply not worth the gamble when solid difference makers are available for the taking.