Comments on: Julio Borbon, 2010 Fantasy Sleeper

By: Grey

Grey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:12:15 +0000

@Bob from germany: It would mean he'd move up the order, sure.

By: DrEasy

DrEasy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:36:29 +0000

@Steve: Cool, thanks!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:23:27 +0000

@DrEasy: Right here:

http://razzball.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=20

By: DrEasy

DrEasy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:17:15 +0000

Is there a forum thread on this site where people can comment on each other’s mock drafts? I just did my very first one of the season and I’d like some feedback… Don’t know if this comment section is the right place…

By: big o

big o — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:42:44 +0000

@Simply Fred:
certainly not going to screw with my bullpen.
SP Jeff Niemann TB R10 P9
SP Wandy Rodriguez HOU R11 P4
SP Rich Harden TEX R13 P4
SP Brett Anderson OAK R14 P9
SP Francisco Liriano MIN R18 P9
RP Jonathan Papelbon BOS R6 P9
RP Jonathan Broxton LA R7 P4
RP Leo Nunez FLA R16 P9

realize that my starting staff needs improvement , which is why i drafted extra bats and speed .
if something doesn’t pop-up soon , i have some trade options .
in a typical 12-teamer , i’ll just probably drop one or 2 of my least productive bench players , and go with the hot hand ,
barring injuries , of course .

By: Bob from germany

Bob from germany — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:29:04 +0000

Back from football, too. As i have pretty decent OF in
my keeper league (braun, kemp, manny, cruz) i am more intersted in what you think about what borbon means for elvis andrus value? I mean, the rangers still have hamilton, cruz and murphy and if borbon had a bad start, this could mean andrus will lead off?

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:52:12 +0000

@big o: Ks is the category you can make the biggest move. A few more last night would have secured #2 overall.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:32:18 +0000

@matthole: BTW: a real strong team!

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:27:40 +0000

@matthole: Hey, I've been reviewing last night's mock. I have you down for dead last in AVG, with a big plus in SB. If you can drop one (or two?) of your speedsters with a poor AVG, and replace with anybody with strong AVG, I think it would raise your overall ranking (and position you better for the season). Let me know if I am being too nosy.

By: Grey

Grey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:33:19 +0000

@Bourbon Baileys and Cream: Fowler, bit more seasoned and has higher upside than Borbon. Upton -- upside, age and health.

By: Bourbon Baileys and Cream

Bourbon Baileys and Cream — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:26:44 +0000

Hey Grey, if you could keep either Bourbon, Andrew Bailey, or Dexter Fowler for the next two seasons, who would you keep and why? Also, pick JUpton, Mauer or Tulo for the next three seasons. Upside versus insanely good catcher, versus 30/20 SS with a .290 average. This is a 14-team league that starts two catchers, 5 OFs, CI, MI. Thanks!

By: Grey

Grey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:31:22 +0000

@BEASTDOG: Yeah, I agree. @matthole: Outfielders will be ranked shortly. Everth is a great SAGNOF candidate at SS. Gomez is another candidate, but his bat is a flippin' mess. Obviously he has speed to burn.

By: DrEasy

DrEasy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:18:26 +0000

Late waiver wire pickups Borbon and Drew Stubbs saved my teams from embarrassment last year. I shall be forever grateful to them.

By: GasTheObese

GasTheObese — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:42:58 +0000

the real sleeper is Dexter Fowler, mark my words

By: matthole

matthole — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:40:05 +0000

@Grey: howd u rank: borbon, nyjer morgan, rajai davis – which rds would u take one?

do you see everth cabrera as a similar sagnof sleeper as those guys esp for thin SS?

whats the deal with carlos gomez in milw? is he starting CF/leadoff?

By: BEASTDOG

BEASTDOG — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:00:12 +0000

Yeah Grey, that’s one problem that it burns 2 roster spots. But you need some cheapies to make the cap and these are 2 high upside guys in their respective cats. Already had Borbon penciled in so dumping Q for Blanks saves 900K to spend elsewhere. What I’ve read about Blanks he could, down the road , be the next Dunn. K’s included. Or he could be the new Tony Clark. Playing at Petco doesn’t help, but at 6’6 285 does it really matter?

By: brett

brett — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:59:08 +0000

Alright, my apologies on that one. I just assumed that a league with a bunch of extra starting spots (CI, MI, 5OF) would also have two catchers. I’m glad that’s not the case. Thanks for clarifying.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:47:26 +0000

@GasTheObese: Amen.

By: GasTheObese

GasTheObese — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:45:50 +0000

2 catchers aren’t default on espn, just on mdc standard 5×5 drafts, where I’m guessing you made that assumption. I personally hold 2 catcher leagues in the same esteem as 2 qb leagues in football, which is that they’re unnatural and condemned biblically.

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:34:06 +0000

@brett: Not sure what the 2C reference is to. Standard ESPN is:

Batters (13): C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, OF, OF, 2B/SS, 1B/3B, UTIL

Pitchers (9): P, P, P, P, P, P, P, P, P

Bench (3): BE, BE, BE

Disabled List (1): DL

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:32:26 +0000

@brett: @GasTheObese: Are two catchers the default at ESPN? We used ESPN for the RCL leagues last year and we only used one catcher. Did have 5 OF and MI/CI though. But I think GTO is probably right - you can have whatever roster set-up you like at either.

By: brett

brett — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:24:42 +0000

@GasTheObese: Ah, i thought that might be the case. I almost mentioned that i prefer Yahoo's default positions, but again that's only because i'm used to them. In a perfect world I think i'd like some sort of compromise between the two. I like the CI and MI spots but I hate the idea of two catchers, and five OF spots and a Util seems a bit excessive. On the other hand, I agree with you that the larger format is more challenging, and i also think it's more rewarding to people who do their homework and know how to properly bargain hunt at the end of a draft.

By: big o

big o — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:13:26 +0000

@Steve: i thought he said "grey's borbon" .

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:10:57 +0000

@big o: No idea what you're talking about, but two charatcters from two GREAT tv shows right there.

By: big o

big o — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:07:38 +0000

steve’s annoyance at mr baseball’s
re-phrasing of a previously posted question ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmannAYiwh0

By: Simply Fred

Simply Fred — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:47:39 +0000

@brett: @GasTheObese: Thanks guys. Just trying to figure which one to target. Am leaning toward ESPN since I am familiar with the format (same as RCL).

By: Grey

Grey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:03:35 +0000

@Herb Bourbon: Herb! How ya been? I like Cueto this year, but with that depth I'd go with Borbon.

By: GasTheObese

GasTheObese — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:01:01 +0000

@brett: I think the "ESPN vs Yahoo" war has more to do with the default positions (espn's CI, MI, 5 OF) rather than any problems with site reputation. I haven't actually ran a pay league in espn, but I'm willing to bet you can make the exact same roster/scoring parameters in either league. Basically just hooples fighting over stupid. I think the default roster in ESPN (with the expanded default hitting roster) is more challenging, since every yahoo league I've been in has been flaked by the smart kids who draft beast offense then draft pitching from the 5 required to the bottom of the bench.

By: Herb Bourbon

Herb Bourbon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:52:07 +0000

Who do you like better in a 12 team keeper: Borbon or Johnny Cueto? I have decent pitching depth (Carpenter, Cliff Lee, Peavy, Brett Anderson, Gavin Floyd and Scott Baker) and could use Borbon’s speed. Which is more likely, Cueto has a third year breakout or Dusty personally drives the kid over to see Dr. Freeze in July?

By: Grey

Grey — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:37:07 +0000

@BEASTDOG: Yeah, but that is obviously two guys rather than one.