Comments on: Fantasy Baseball, Fun With Numbers http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/ Fantasy Baseball Advice Fri, 25 May 2012 19:07:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25923 Grey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:09:18 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25923 @<a href="#comment-25876" rel="nofollow">Tarasco’sSecretStash</a>: Yup... One of these years, Weeks is going to stay healthy and have a bit of luck in the BABIP dept, and just have one of those years. Then the following year, he'll be insanely overrated. @<a href="#comment-25900" rel="nofollow">Tony</a>: Ha! @<a href="#comment-25910" rel="nofollow">JamesLLeGade</a>: He does move up. Speed from a MI spot is bad at all. He moves up probably about 5 rounds. @Tarasco’sSecretStash: Yup… One of these years, Weeks is going to stay healthy and have a bit of luck in the BABIP dept, and just have one of those years. Then the following year, he’ll be insanely overrated.

@Tony: Ha!

@JamesLLeGade: He does move up. Speed from a MI spot is bad at all. He moves up probably about 5 rounds.

]]> By: JamesLLeGade http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25910 JamesLLeGade Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:06:43 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25910 @Grey So Chone Figgins is 2b eligible in Yahoo... does this move him up your 300? if so how much? @Grey So Chone Figgins is 2b eligible in Yahoo… does this move him up your 300? if so how much?

]]> By: Tony http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25900 Tony Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:43:02 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25900 RICKIE WEEKS IS HORRIBLE, some of you have bumped your heads. If he could even bat just .250 maybe he'd have SOME value. Too me he's just another Mike Cameron. Too much "if he does then he'll be great!" Well he's not gonna, he's rickie "i bat .225" weeks..... RICKIE WEEKS IS HORRIBLE, some of you have bumped your heads. If he could even bat just .250 maybe he’d have SOME value. Too me he’s just another Mike Cameron. Too much “if he does then he’ll be great!”

Well he’s not gonna, he’s rickie “i bat .225″ weeks…..

]]> By: Tarasco'sSecretStash http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25876 Tarasco'sSecretStash Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:15:37 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25876 Brandon Phillips is the shit, no doubt. A buddy of mine's had him as a keeper for his whole career so far, and I've always liked him from afar. I think he's better than the .260/.312 hitter he showed last year, and that Cincy offense in TGAB this year is gonna rise the tide. He could easily blow up. I like Rickie Weeks too, I still have faith in this kid. He's been a bit of a lifer for me so far, so I've got plenty of experience with Bad Rickie Weeks. But he's still only 26 this year and the talent this kid has is rare. For all the struggles he's had he's got good hitting instincts...he's posted a career OBP over .100 points above his batting average and stolen 85% of the bases he's attempted. He's shown some decent pop despite dealing with wrist troubles that have contributed to lower solid contact rates in his young career...his hitting style is quick to the ball and puts tremendous torque on his wrists coming through the zone, so his wrists are always going to be a concern. But if he can manage to stay relatively loose and healthy for a full 700+ PA season and boost that average up to even the .260 to .270 range - and he hit .289 in 771 career minor league ABs, so that's certainly not an unreasonable ceiling for his major league peak years - he'll become a monster for fantasy purposes. Suddenly you're looking at a leadoff hitter with 20 homerun pop that's getting on base at a .380 clip and stealing bases in front of Fielder and Braun...forget about the curveball, Rickie...give 'im the heater! Brandon Phillips is the shit, no doubt. A buddy of mine’s had him as a keeper for his whole career so far, and I’ve always liked him from afar. I think he’s better than the .260/.312 hitter he showed last year, and that Cincy offense in TGAB this year is gonna rise the tide. He could easily blow up.

I like Rickie Weeks too, I still have faith in this kid. He’s been a bit of a lifer for me so far, so I’ve got plenty of experience with Bad Rickie Weeks. But he’s still only 26 this year and the talent this kid has is rare. For all the struggles he’s had he’s got good hitting instincts…he’s posted a career OBP over .100 points above his batting average and stolen 85% of the bases he’s attempted. He’s shown some decent pop despite dealing with wrist troubles that have contributed to lower solid contact rates in his young career…his hitting style is quick to the ball and puts tremendous torque on his wrists coming through the zone, so his wrists are always going to be a concern. But if he can manage to stay relatively loose and healthy for a full 700+ PA season and boost that average up to even the .260 to .270 range – and he hit .289 in 771 career minor league ABs, so that’s certainly not an unreasonable ceiling for his major league peak years – he’ll become a monster for fantasy purposes. Suddenly you’re looking at a leadoff hitter with 20 homerun pop that’s getting on base at a .380 clip and stealing bases in front of Fielder and Braun…forget about the curveball, Rickie…give ‘im the heater!

]]> By: big o http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25871 big o Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:58:38 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25871 the good thing about drafting rickie weeks is that you're always invited back to join the league the following year . the good thing about drafting rickie weeks is that you’re always invited back to join the league the following year .

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25867 Grey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:20:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25867 @<a href="#comment-25864" rel="nofollow">Steve</a>: Yeah, please. His email is in the RCL post at the bottom. Thanks! @Steve: Yeah, please. His email is in the RCL post at the bottom. Thanks!

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25864 Steve Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:14:52 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25864 @<a href="#comment-25861" rel="nofollow">Grey</a>: Ha! I'm changing my name to Ken, in that case. You mean setting up over at ESPN? @Grey: Ha! I’m changing my name to Ken, in that case.

You mean setting up over at ESPN?

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25861 Grey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:10:53 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25861 @<a href="#comment-25834" rel="nofollow">Steve</a>: Actually... Could you do me a huge favor? Could you walk Christopher through setting up an RCL? @<a href="#comment-25856" rel="nofollow">Christopher</a>: Steve's a doll, I'm sure he'll help you. @Steve: Actually… Could you do me a huge favor? Could you walk Christopher through setting up an RCL?

@Christopher: Steve’s a doll, I’m sure he’ll help you.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25860 Grey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:09:38 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25860 @<a href="#comment-25839" rel="nofollow">arussell1983</a>: I think it shows both. Not to mention, Kinsler hasn't ever played more than 130 games. @<a href="#comment-25845" rel="nofollow">sean</a>: Ha! Nice. @<a href="#comment-25851" rel="nofollow">Christopher</a>: We got it. Are you going to be the commish? Is that your email that I received? If so, I'm responding. @<a href="#comment-25856" rel="nofollow">Christopher</a>: Darn, that's right! @arussell1983: I think it shows both. Not to mention, Kinsler hasn’t ever played more than 130 games.

@sean: Ha! Nice.

@Christopher: We got it. Are you going to be the commish? Is that your email that I received? If so, I’m responding.

@Christopher: Darn, that’s right!

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25859 Grey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:07:40 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25859 @<a href="#comment-25814" rel="nofollow">Fman99</a>: Yup. @<a href="#comment-25825" rel="nofollow">Tarasco’sSecretStash</a>: True, just highlighting how valuable Phillips was, something I think gets lost on some people. @<a href="#comment-25827" rel="nofollow">Doug Ault</a>: I want Tex and Papelbon. @<a href="#comment-25838" rel="nofollow">David Wrighteous</a>: If Rickie stays healthy, he could be a top 50 player next year. Then, of course, he will be overhyped. @Fman99: Yup.

@Tarasco’sSecretStash: True, just highlighting how valuable Phillips was, something I think gets lost on some people.

@Doug Ault: I want Tex and Papelbon.

@David Wrighteous: If Rickie stays healthy, he could be a top 50 player next year. Then, of course, he will be overhyped.

]]> By: Christopher http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25856 Christopher Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:05:04 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25856 "Ding, ding, ding… Bassoon… Triangle! Triangle! Triangle! Cow bell! More cow bell! One last ding. " What?!?! No gong, no Mean Gene the Dancing Machine?!?!? “Ding, ding, ding… Bassoon… Triangle! Triangle! Triangle! Cow bell! More cow bell! One last ding. ”

What?!?! No gong, no Mean Gene the Dancing Machine?!?!?

]]> By: Christopher http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25851 Christopher Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:08:18 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25851 All: we need one more player to make another Razzball Commenter League possible. If you want in, click on ---><a href="http://razzball.com/razzball-commenter-leagues/" rel="nofollow">Razzball Commenter Leagues</a> scroll to the bottom and place your contact info. All: we need one more player to make another Razzball Commenter League possible.

If you want in, click on —>Razzball Commenter Leagues scroll to the bottom and place your contact info.

]]> By: sean http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25845 sean Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:56:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25845 Things that make you go hmmm.... fantasy baseball edition. Things that make you go hmmm…. fantasy baseball edition.

]]> By: Garrett http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25844 Garrett Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:50:22 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25844 @arussell: I don't think it shows how overrated Kinsler is, it just goes to show you how close these guys really are. With cherry picking stats you can almost do that with anyone, which is why I don't think this is such an indictment on Kinsler (although I like the Kendrick one, because he really is Luis Castillo until he proves otherwise). For instance, post all star: Player A: 261 AB's, .330 BA, 16 HR, 54 RBI, 55 R, 4 SB Player B: 250 AB's, .332 BA, 14 Hr, 49 RBI, 43 R, 2 SB Player A is David Wright, Player B is Aubrey Huff. Do you think wright is overrated? @arussell: I don’t think it shows how overrated Kinsler is, it just goes to show you how close these guys really are. With cherry picking stats you can almost do that with anyone, which is why I don’t think this is such an indictment on Kinsler (although I like the Kendrick one, because he really is Luis Castillo until he proves otherwise). For instance, post all star:

Player A: 261 AB’s, .330 BA, 16 HR, 54 RBI, 55 R, 4 SB
Player B: 250 AB’s, .332 BA, 14 Hr, 49 RBI, 43 R, 2 SB

Player A is David Wright, Player B is Aubrey Huff. Do you think wright is overrated?

]]> By: arussell1983 http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25839 arussell1983 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:09:32 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25839 @ Wrighteous: I think you have it backwards. For me the Kinsler/Weeks comparison just shows how over-rated Kinsler really is. @ Wrighteous: I think you have it backwards. For me the Kinsler/Weeks comparison just shows how over-rated Kinsler really is.

]]> By: David Wrighteous http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25838 David Wrighteous Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:00:05 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25838 I like these type of posts. I especially thought that the last one with Kinsler and Weeks is very telling as to how good Rickie Weeks can be if he stays healthy. I'm in a keeper league and someone is keeping Kinsler but Weeks is viewed as a leper almost. But I am one of the few who feels that Rickie has immense talent...if he could only stay healthy a full season he would definitely post Kinsler type numbers. I like these type of posts. I especially thought that the last one with Kinsler and Weeks is very telling as to how good Rickie Weeks can be if he stays healthy. I’m in a keeper league and someone is keeping Kinsler but Weeks is viewed as a leper almost. But I am one of the few who feels that Rickie has immense talent…if he could only stay healthy a full season he would definitely post Kinsler type numbers.

]]> By: BigFatHippo http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25836 BigFatHippo Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25836 @<a href="#comment-25834" rel="nofollow">Steve</a>: Haha. Saw that. Grey is the Russell Hammond of Fantasy Baseballers <====== (his mom's term) @Steve: Haha. Saw that.

Grey is the Russell Hammond of Fantasy Baseballers <====== (his mom’s term)

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25834 Steve Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:56:02 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25834 @<a href="#comment-25831" rel="nofollow">BigFatHippo</a>: There's a rumour going round that Grey, you, and I are the same person. You two should be so lucky. @BigFatHippo: There’s a rumour going round that Grey, you, and I are the same person.

You two should be so lucky.

]]> By: BigFatHippo http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25831 BigFatHippo Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:48:54 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25831 @<a href="#comment-25830" rel="nofollow">Steve</a>: Yeah, I get it, just Razzing Grey so he doesn't get a big head since he's famous now. Almost Famous! @Steve: Yeah, I get it, just Razzing Grey so he doesn’t get a big head since he’s famous now. Almost Famous!

]]> By: Steve http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25830 Steve Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:40:15 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25830 @<a href="#comment-25828" rel="nofollow">BigFatHippo</a>: I think the point is that you could have used DeRosa at 3rd... @BigFatHippo: I think the point is that you could have used DeRosa at 3rd…

]]> By: BigFatHippo http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25828 BigFatHippo Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:31:56 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25828 @<a href="#comment-25808" rel="nofollow">Grey</a>: I know I drink an extraordinary amount of beer compared to human beings but when did Garrett Atkins start playing 2B? @Grey: I know I drink an extraordinary amount of beer compared to human beings but when did Garrett Atkins start playing 2B?

]]> By: Doug Ault http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25827 Doug Ault Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:21:07 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25827 I just offered Hamilton, Dempster and Mora for Papelbon and Tex Am I nuts? Is he nuts? Have we all gone insane? I just offered Hamilton, Dempster and Mora for Papelbon and Tex

Am I nuts?
Is he nuts?
Have we all gone insane?

]]> By: Tarasco'sSecretStash http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25825 Tarasco'sSecretStash Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:36:57 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25825 GOTTA have more a this, baby.... ...except your first comparison forgot the part where Pedroia dropped a .345/.402/.547 with 11 steals in the second half and won the MVP. GOTTA have more a this, baby….

…except your first comparison forgot the part where Pedroia dropped a .345/.402/.547 with 11 steals in the second half and won the MVP.

]]> By: IowaCubs http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25820 IowaCubs Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:51:01 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25820 Holy Cow... Just caught the Deadspin synopsis of the Berry v. Grey headcheese. Love the free pub. I wonder how much your readership has increased since the interview? Holy Cow… Just caught the Deadspin synopsis of the Berry v. Grey headcheese. Love the free pub. I wonder how much your readership has increased since the interview?

]]> By: Fman99 http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25814 Fman99 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:49:55 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25814 That last comparison, the Kinsler/Weeks one, made me do a cartoon-style double take. Wha!?!?!?!? That last comparison, the Kinsler/Weeks one, made me do a cartoon-style double take.

Wha!?!?!?!?

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25808 Grey Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:25:06 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25808 @<a href="#comment-25794" rel="nofollow">tyler</a>: No comment. @<a href="#comment-25800" rel="nofollow">Nick</a>: Okay, I'll check it out. @tyler: No comment.

@Nick: Okay, I’ll check it out.

]]> By: Nick http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25800 Nick Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:58:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25800 Alright trade just came in from my enemy & roommate back at school. i know its not happening but i want to counter offer and maybe pickup a better closer for devine...he offered Dye for BJ Upton...he knows i need power and i have a speedy team right now but thats not enticing enough for me...head over to the forums grey for a screenshot of both our teams and post some advice (under 'trade talk')!!! thanks Alright trade just came in from my enemy & roommate back at school. i know its not happening but i want to counter offer and maybe pickup a better closer for devine…he offered Dye for BJ Upton…he knows i need power and i have a speedy team right now but thats not enticing enough for me…head over to the forums grey for a screenshot of both our teams and post some advice (under ‘trade talk’)!!! thanks

]]> By: tyler http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25794 tyler Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:19:22 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25794 Re; brad evans: lifetime achievement award? Maybe a bronzed statue of Bigfoot's dick? Re; brad evans: lifetime achievement award? Maybe a bronzed statue of Bigfoot’s dick?

]]> By: Johnny http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25793 Johnny Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:26 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25793 I'd suggest the gold diapers to be a weekly award for whoever crapped the bed the worst in that given week. usage: "Man, I was way up in my H2H until Sabathia gold-diapered me" You have your gold stars, now you have your gold diapers. I’d suggest the gold diapers to be a weekly award for whoever crapped the bed the worst in that given week.

usage: “Man, I was way up in my H2H until Sabathia gold-diapered me”

You have your gold stars, now you have your gold diapers.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-fun-with-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-25792 Grey Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:51:21 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=4494#comment-25792 @<a href="#comment-25791" rel="nofollow">101 M.P.H.</a>: I like how this is evolving. @101 M.P.H.: I like how this is evolving.

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