Comments on: Burying David Ortiz

By: Brandon Phillips Fantasy Value

Brandon Phillips Fantasy Value — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:09:30 +0000

[...] but I don’t think that’s an indication of great things on the horizon. As I said two weeks ago, a guy who tries to bunt with two strikes to get on base is not really someone you want to invest [...]

By: Russ

Russ — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:47:56 +0000

@Grey: since we’re using small sample sizes, I hope you’ve been watching tonight’s game.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:23:18 +0000

Everyone had Granderson much higher than me b/c of the Ks. I wouldn’t draft Cust on any team. I’ve said repeatedly on this site I like Gomez for steals.

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I’ve been watching him for two weeks. If he bats .240 over 500 at-bats, you’re sacrificing a lot for those 50 steals. But you’re right, he does have a place on certain teams, you just need to know what you’re doing, because on the wrong team, he can kill you. Right now he reminds me of Alex Sanchez. I’m watching him, because cheap steals are a wonderful thing.

By: Russ

Russ — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:52:24 +0000

he’s stolen a base 37% of the time he’s reached base and scored a run 43% of the time he’s reached base. i’d much rather have Carlos gomez hitting .240, stealing bases, and scoring runs than Jack Cust hitting .114 with his 1 HR.

No one is looking for Gomez to be a top 3 OF (in a 5 OF league) but as far as 4th or 5th OF’s go, he’s an exciting option. If he gets on base 150 times, he’s almost a lock for 50 steals. Plus, he’s a career .278 minor league hitter who’s 22 years old playing in the majors. I’m looking at the stuff that’s there to stay: his SB %, the lineup he’s leading off for. He strikes out a lot. You know who else strikes out a lot? Curtis Granderson.

By: scott

scott — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:11:28 +0000

@ Grey — thanks for the OF love…yes I have been paying attention…you def know what you’re doing…the humor is an added bonus…will p/u Victorino with the waiver claim that i was hoping to use for J. Cueto…maybe things happen for a reason, huh?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:44:16 +0000

.271 OBP — 14 Ks to 2 BBs

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:27:17 +0000

Grey-

I’ve seen nearly all of his at bats. What you’re saying about him not getting on base enough doesn’t jive with reality. He beat out two double plays last night, stuff that doesn’t show up in the stat sheet. Hitting where he is, he is a money 5th OF in a roto league.

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:33:58 +0000

I kinda love your whole outfield, you’ve been paying attention, huh? Yeah, dropping Eveland for Victorino is a great move. I’m still keen-o on Shane Victorino.

By: scott

scott — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:29:34 +0000

Grey,
Victorino just hit the waiver wire in my league…thinking of dropping D. Eveland to pick him up with no. 3 waiver slot….i’m kinda already set in OF w/ Sizemore, Rios and J. Hamilton and M. Bradley alternating with Thome and Kotchman in Utility spot. However, I know how much you love the guy and I guess it would be nice to have the SB’s when Bradley inevitably goes on the DL….you standing by your man the Flying Hawaiian (I couldn’t find the trademark sign, sorry)?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:56:18 +0000

@SevenX — No, I wouldn’t do that. Plus, it’s very early to assess average and runs.

By: SevenX

SevenX — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:53:23 +0000

Off topic: In my league I’m doing horribly in AVG and R (second to last in those two). I’m thinking of trading Smoltz for Jeter. I hesitate though because of the injury. Should I do it?

By: 2&Fro

2&Fro — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:22:23 +0000

I agree that Borowski must be removed from the closer, but Betancourt doesn't look right either. He is still striking guys out without walking anyone, so hopefully these early struggles are a bit of a mirage. He definitely has to be next in line. Right now Jensen Lewis is the only guy in the bullpen who has been any good. Seems like every other year the Tribe pen is really bad. Hopefully that trend doesn't continue as they are quite awesome last season and we need another quality bullpen if we want to compete late into October. 2&Fro's last blog post..Hooray for Cliff Lee

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:35:13 +0000

Russ — Did you see his first at-bat? He didn’t even wait to see if a strike was coming on two strikes. He just threw his bat out there and tried to bunt. I think the negative in average is going to get to be too much at some point. His speed is unquestionable, and will help in steals and runs, as long as he gets on base; just don’t know if he will get on base.

Steve — No, if the league counted holds, I wouldn’t drop him just yet.

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:20:42 +0000

I have to disagree about Gomez. He beat out two should-have-been double play balls last night, giving him the opportunity for more steals (which he took advantage of once).

In a roto league, he’s money for steals. His BA will obviously fluctuate, but he’s been scoring runs as well, hitting in front of Mauer and Morneau. Every time he gets on base, he’s nearly guaranteed to be in scoring position within two pitches.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:42:45 +0000

Naturally I had Rios on the bench when I saw he wasn’t starting. I lead the league in dingers hit from the bench (Posada and Kelly Johnson have already hit one from there for me this season).

And not a good day for those going Relievers-only – especially those starting Neshek and Saito…

Would you still drop Neshek in a league that counts Holds?