Comments on: Aramis Ramirez, 2010 Fantasy Schmohawk

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:17:17 +0000

@Simply Fred: sounds good fred…. my league last year was a pretty good group, but i’ll switch it up, i really had no tie to the league, just jumped in one….

$50 is a good amount, not too much, but makes it worth playing, and isn’t breaking anyones month, or lets hope $50 doesn’t break the bank…

As long as whoever holds it is honest and pays it all out at the end i’m good.

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:49:39 +0000

Grey, since A-Ram is one of my keepers, I hope you’re wrong about him for 2010. Really I think it just comes down to whether he stays healthy or not. That being said, I’m certainly less confident about him going into 2010 than I was going into 2009.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:30:38 +0000

@Tony: Concur with the $50. Let's talk when RCL opens up.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:29:15 +0000

@Grey: Care to throw out a line for O.Cabrera? MLBDEPTHCHARTS has him slotted in the 2-hole. Know he's old, but in GABP? --something similar to Crapolanco?

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:12:48 +0000

@Steve: Great, thanks for the heads up! @really the real Tom, for real: Kendry... @mrbaseball: There's some solid shortstops late, but it's a shallow position.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:53:23 +0000

@mrbaseball: I thnk SS is the toughest and 3B is a close 2nd….

If you dont get Hanley or TULO the options thin fast and seem to be a bunch of names I dont find myself liking to draft (rollins, jeter, etc) and all the late options are Speedsters who haven’t proven anything really….

3B is a little deeper than SS but not much, and mainly I want someone from Sandoval up…. so you have to have that before you leave the 3rd or 4th round for sure…

I love Braun and Kemp, but i’ve found when i take a Top OF’er with my first pick i’m scrambling filling other positions later.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:48:37 +0000

@Simply Fred: @brett: i was in an RCL league last year, not sure if we're supposed to stick with the same league? doesn't matter? I'd be excited to actually play anyone on this message board... I do know one thing when you're going thru a draft and everyone is using the same advice, it gets tough drafting! I dont know how you guys roll but we chipped in $50 each last year. I like to play for something (although taco bell coupons are awesome). LOL. I think i finished 5th last year in my RCL league, but it was my first time playing roto ever, it was a learning experience. Different but fun in new way. I didn't even know about the max/pace button until it was basically too late, ha! I plan to finish top 4 this year maybe better...! Its good to have goals!

By: mrbaseball

mrbaseball — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:43:33 +0000

which position did you find the weakest and toughest to fill when you did your mock drafts this year – and which position can someone hold out the longest on to fill – Catcher is not included here – Its my field goal kicker

By: really the real Tom, for real

really the real Tom, for real — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:11:51 +0000

Grey, You got me all confused with this post, would you keep Aramis or Kendry in a H2H league that counts OPS? They would be playing in my utility spot. AAAGGGHHHH
I remember when fantasy wasn’t so hard. Then you have a little success and it is like The Horse, you just keep wanting more. Not to get high again but to maintain!!!!!

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:03:46 +0000

@Howie: Example, for Grey's first mock, Grey's projections and James' both place him #2 in that 12-teamer. CHONE places him #7.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:59:10 +0000

@Howie: Overall, Grey and James are very similar. CHONE is about -10% below them, and more eratic. In my estimation, CHONE is by far the least favorable with regard to projecting 5X5 roto.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:58:23 +0000

@Grey: This just in - USA wins its section of the international seven a side rugby tournament being held here this weekend. I know you were waiting to hear.

By: brett

brett — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:48:40 +0000

@Simply Fred: Absolutely. There are several of you i'd love to do battle with. Was avoiding naming names because i'd obviously forget someone. Anyway, should be a fun season. I'm stoked.

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:47:11 +0000

@Howie: Marcel is supposed to be generally the best and also the simplest. Chone's good... I mean they're all with sniffing distance of each other.

By: Howie

Howie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:15:47 +0000

@Grey: So the other set of Aram’s projections closest to yours is Bill James’… I always hear how inaccurate his projections are compared to the myriad offerings (surprising given his demigod status with respect to the sport and stats…I guess his Ouija board was manufactured by Toyota).

My question for you is: besides your own efforts… if one could only use one other set of projections… do you recommend going with those output by Mr. James?

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:24:25 +0000

@Kid n’ Play: You KNOW I am cleansed. Routine. Ready for pitchers and catchers!

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:18:08 +0000

@Kid n’ Play: So this would be around the 7th round? I'd take Hamels or Bills, in that order.

By: Kid n' Play

Kid n' Play — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:17:48 +0000

@ Simply Fred: Hope you are clensed and have an open mind now! HAHA!

By: Kid n' Play

Kid n' Play — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:16:13 +0000

I’m a Boston Kid. 27. You have me hooked. appreesh.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:14:32 +0000

@Big-O: We’re good. I had a colonoscopy today. Wasn’t seeing the humor in many things.

By: Kid n' Play

Kid n' Play — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:12:58 +0000

Grey, my keeper league is deep. The only posision player I need is SS…. I pretty much have my pickin’s. Who would you take in this format? 6 keeps – 7X7 – avg, obp, slg, hr, r, rbi, sb… I already have Utley, Fielder, Reynolds, Werth, Markakis, C. Gonzalez…

SS available are andrus, al ram, drew, asdrew, esco, etc… Tough pickins, I know. But as yuo can see the power hitters mean more so who do you take?

Or would you say screw it and go for pitching (which I now do not have). Available are Hamels (probably wont slip), Peavy (too much risk), Bills (I hope slips to me) Baker, etc, etc…

Im lost at my first pick.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:11:28 +0000

@brett: You are in the class with Tony; I'm striving to inch my way in that direction. Agree would be honored as well; I'd let you guys put me in my place. Not sure how RCLs get organized. ?? (would there be room for teacher's pet, Steve?)

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:02:33 +0000

@Kid n’ Play: I'm in LA and I'm prepping the post for tomorrow. Just finished watching the Lost season premiere.

By: Kid n' Play

Kid n' Play — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:58:41 +0000

ahaha! there are no pictures on birth certificates… but I bet they made a spot for you.

I grew out a mustache once an everyone called me the pornmaster…

Grey, are you from the east coast? I always see subtle cues but the timestamps suggest this is strictly westcoast now…

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:51:04 +0000

@Simply Fred: Chance to get roofied. Low 4 ERA, 7.5 K/9, hiccups... Definitely worth a flier to see if he can surprise. @Kid n’ Play: That's the picture on my birth certificate. @Tony: Thanks, man. Appreciate it.

By: brett

brett — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:45:18 +0000

@Tony: @Simply Fred: You guys are the class of amateur fantasy baseball. I'd be honored to get stuck in a Commenter's League with both of you. And i'm not even drunk.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:36:45 +0000

@Simply Fred: haha i like to think…. hopefully after like 40 mocks (that might be shorting myself a few) and reading razzball + many other sites daily i know my stuff…

your risky hitters post was more than i could register tho! good work, but i can look at a guy, his age, his past couple yrs, and decide on him almost…

I feel i know too much about baseball, its kinda sick, my head may explode someday, if i dont post for more than a week, i either A) went on vacation and didn’t tell anyone or B) my head exploded…

grey, fred, rudy, and many others…. good job, this is one hell of a site, no other gets the posts this one does…. love the debates, i feel i’m pretty edgey and love the debates…. keep it up, i’m gonna go pass out now.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:32:20 +0000

@Tony: Tony, you are simply on TOP of the FANTASY WORLD! You may draft at will.

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:25:08 +0000

@Simply Fred: hey what do ya know fred mosta my guys are on there! HA!

Basically i avoid old guys, guys with injury pasts or coming off big injuries, and I avoid girls with herpes…

wait that has nothing to do with fantasy baseball… yet its good advice.
wait i’m married, ffff….

wait i’ve had like 13 beers…. yes my spelling is good, kind of, i proofread!

can i draft now…..

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:12:51 +0000

@Grey: Henry Shulman, Giants twitter: “Bumgarner goes to camp A’s the fifth starter.”

You taking the over/under your predictions if he breaks camp?