http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...le-season.html
There are several other threads with ideas.
Bottom line is this - if you don't follow your league, you won't get to know it or the players.
Also - follow a few dynasty's, they're always good for getting new ideas. Find what appeals to you in baseball, create the league and play it. Otherwise you're just going to continue doing what you do now.