Comments on: Fantasy Baseball, Young Pitchers

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:34:45 +0000

@Infamous: All depends on who they are. Martin's a catcher and struggling. That's not going to get you much. Carlos Pena just hit his 9th homer, that would get you more.

By: Colin

Colin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:33:42 +0000

@Infamous: Inf are you keeping him? I'm thinking of stashing him and picking up Tavarez... I don't see any other option but to send him down. The kid's confidence HAS to be shot right now. Everytime he hits the mound it will be a mental battle with him instead of just throwing it.

By: Infamous

Infamous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:23:02 +0000

@Colin: I feel your pain buddy.

By: Infamous

Infamous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:21:19 +0000

@Grey: So how would you rate position players against pitchers, as you can tell im new at this. Thats why I am having trouble trying to come up with a trade. I’m not sure about how they compare.

By: Colin

Colin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:18:03 +0000

So fellas…what do we do with Joel Hanrahan? God it’s sickening watching this guy struggle with his command and then when he does throw a strike, it’s hit over the wall.

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:16:35 +0000

@Infamous: Yeah, a bit. It's not awful though. Maybe Martin and a 2nd rate closer -- like Valverde or Capps.

By: Infamous

Infamous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:14:45 +0000

Would a Russel Martin and Magglio for Haren be giving up too much?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:13:34 +0000

@Infamous: Be great if you can pull off Haren for Martin, but don't think it's gonna work. Martin for Joba isn't a great trade. You should get someone a little more reliable. Think Wainwright, Shields, etc.

By: Infamous

Infamous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:11:13 +0000

@Grey: I’m lacking on K’s, Wins, and ERA. I could start with a Russel martin since I have Chris Ianneta and Wieters on my bench. Any suggestions?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:03:38 +0000

@Drev: Peavy, cuz. @Infamous: Depends what you need and they are in two totally different classes. Haren's a top starter. Joba's a 2nd to 3rd starter with upside and downside.

By: Infamous

Infamous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:56:08 +0000

What would be a fair trade offer for Dan Haren or Joba??

By: JR

JR — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:38:57 +0000

The proper use of “doink” is all by itself: Pena hit another one today. Doink!

But use “donk” as the noun: Pena hit another donk tonight.

Baron would probably even use “donk” as a verb: Chris Davis donks. That’s what he does.

By: Drev

Drev — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:38:41 +0000

@Grey: Beckett or Peavy for the rest of the year and why?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:24:14 +0000

@Steve: Nope -- Holland @G: I want Tex @Zebo: He's a tremendous talent, and it could be this year, but it hasn't seemed it yet.

By: yoshinorimike

yoshinorimike — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:18:04 +0000

@G: that is a straight up steal for you; if I was in your league I'd veto it in a second.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:17:36 +0000

@Grey: Thought so just checkin….I’m workin on Abreu or Hunter for Shields but the team he is on is stacked with hitters so I don’t think he wants offense. Any other pitchers extremely similar to him…which is around a 97 O-rank and a 250′s season rank but is definitely going to come around (like Shields). The only reason I mention rankings is because I’m playing with a couple amateurs who will trade based on #’s alone….really frustrates me!

By: Zebo

Zebo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:15:22 +0000

@Grey: did you mean Dexter is more than just SAGNOF, or he's got more than SAGNOF, your post sounded ambiguous, lol. I missed Dexter, but I can still get Justin. Is this the year J-Up puts it all together and becomes ROY? I recall you said his upside is superstar, but I was checking his minor league stats, they were not screaming "superstar" to me.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:12:08 +0000

@Grey: Also, who's most expendable to grab a Hawpe fill-in - Holland, Saito or Zumaya?

By: G

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:08:31 +0000

Should I try Garza and Bonaficio for Mark Teixeira. The guy is in last place and might be willing to do it. Is it fair and whats the chances of this happening. Will Teixeira return to his regular form soon?

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:05:55 +0000

@Grey: If I picked up Fowler, I'd have to bench either Votto or Morneau as i have Beltran in my CF spot. No point is there?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:00:43 +0000

@Colin: Might be in line, anything's possible there. @yoshinorimike: Nah @Nick: Don't think there's anything to do there right now. @Zebo: Dexter's more SAGNOF, yeah.

By: Zebo

Zebo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:49:47 +0000

Is Dexter more than SAGNOF? Dexter or Justin Upton for the season?

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:49:36 +0000

@Grey: Just checkin my waiver wire out and there are a few people on their that be worth a claim…although it is 10team league

On offense I don’t know about the A Ramirez situation but Lowell is a free agent… C Young & Aviles were dropped early on in the season but don’t think I need either position as my outfield is stocked and SS 2B is Reyes & Utley

Pitchers available include J Weaver, Verlander, Harang, Millwood, Duke…but my starters are Beckett, Bills, Peavy, Bedard, Wainwright & Slowey. & I can’t drop any offense as none are worth being on the wire for.

By: Griff

Griff — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:43:43 +0000

@Rudy Gamble: Very interesting, thanks for pointing it out. I think you have the strategy correct: wait the young guys out during their rookie year.

By: yoshinorimike

yoshinorimike — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:42:48 +0000

@Grey: thanks. for the same team, drop AHill or Weeks for Fowler (filling util slot)?

By: Colin

Colin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:32:05 +0000

Anyone know why Julian Tavarez isn’t being considered for the closer’s role in WAS? He’s the only RP with decent stats. I think he has 12 k’s in 8 IP.

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:23:03 +0000

@yoshinorimike: I want Lind. @nick m.: Drop Perkins, add Andrus.

By: cubbies299

cubbies299 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:12:21 +0000

FML, hawpe to the DL and Tulo to the bench? What a shitty night. And I benched Verlander’s gem.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:10:30 +0000

C’mon the Dodgers – let’s get a win for the Wolfman!

Rrrrroooooowwwww!

Sorry.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:03:24 +0000

@Paulie Allnuts: They seem to be double counting quite a few stats. F-Cord apparently gave up 3 runs, 5 of them earned...