Schafer? I Hardly Know Her!
March 30, 2009
Category: Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Coming to the Braves outfield this summer, Jordan Schafer — The outfielder to have when you’re drafting more than one. I picked him up immediately in my sucky fantasy baseball league. He sounds blahtastic! Maybe 10/15/.250 aka every outfielder that sits on waivers all year that has one good game and you contemplate picking up until you think better of it. Some have compared Schafer to Sizemore, but he’s much greener. Though he does know his way around striking out. He’s jumping straight from Double-A where he K’d 88 times in 297 ABs. CHONE and ZiPS project averages near .240. He may turn into a Sizemore, but for 2009 he’s more of a Sighsmore <– pun! He’s worth a flier in an NL-Only league. But then again, so is Cha-Seung Baek. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in spring training for fantasy baseball:
Dexter Fowler – Razzball was abuzz yesterday with the news Fowler might make the team. He really should, and Helton should retire so Ian Stewart can play, but whatever. Fowler is the total package like Lex Luger. He can run, mash and had the opportunity to go to Harvard. He could go 12/30 and hit .285. Then he’s a 30/30 guy in a year or two. Keeper leagues should be all over him. I have Spilborghs on a few teams, but I’d happily move on from him to see Fowler get the chance. I grabbed Fowler in my Spilborghs leagues for backup until this shakes out. I’ll drop whoever doesn’t get the job. Fowler or Maybin? I still want Maybin for now, because Maybin is assured time, i.e., the Marlins play their prospects. If Helton was on the Marlins, he would already be DH for an AL team.
Joey Devine – Aching Joey Devine is having a real hard time staying healthy. Looks like Ziegler will start the year as the A’s closer. He could hold the job for a while depending on effectiveness and Devine’s injury-prone-itude (Made Up Word Of The Day!).
Alexei Ramirez – Was hurt sliding into home, but didn’t seem too serious from the latest news I heard. Now ease back on the hustle, Alexei. You’re going to give me a heart attack. Everyone’s calling you an Alfonso Soriano clone, but there’s no need replicate his injury-prone-itude. Please don’t turn into this year’s bust. Please. I’m begging you now.
James McDonald – Some of you noobs (I called you a noob! Natch!) are going to think it’s Christmas in March, but I wrote a James McDonald sleeper post already. How’s dem apples? Delicious, I know.
Dustin McGowan – Jays unsure of his return. Hey, that makes two of us!
Travis Hafner – Hit first homer of spring and he’s batting .227. Good to see he’s rounding into mid-season form.
DeWayne Wise/Chris Getz – White Sox one and two hitters? Alexei batting 8th? Fields 9th? Somebody, please help him! Ozzie Guillen’s gone crazy!
Jason Motte – LaRussa said Motte would see some save chances. Way to clear that up! I think Franklin still gets involved in this mess.
J.D. Drew – Will bat fifth for the Sawx. I think people underrate Drew. He’s not a bad 4th to 5th outfielder.
David Purcey – I’m not buying into his solid spring training numbers. I call shenanigans.
B.J. Ryan – Gaston’s talking about using Downs for some saves, but reading between the lines tells me he might just be goading Ryan to man up. Either way, Downs is the handcuff you want as a Ryan owner.
David Delucci – Sticking with the newly-established David theme, David Delucci goes to the DL. Lates, Double D. Ben Francisco and Shin-Soo Choo just got a bump — not a Studio 54 bump.
Emilio Bonifacio – Could be leading off for Florida. Or Maybin. Or Hanley. Or Amezaga when he’s healthy. I doubt Bonifacio sticks in leadoff, but SAGNOF. I also really hope to one day see Alfredo Amezaga and Emilio Bonifacio in an Olive Garden commercial. Now that’s Italian!
Tags: Alexei Ramirez, B.J. Ryan, Ben Francisco, Chris Getz, David Delucci, David Purcey, DeWayne Wise, Dexter Fowler, Dustin McGowan, Emilio Bonifacio, fantasy baseball, James McDonald, Jason Motte, JD Drew, Joey Devine, Jordan Schafer, Shin-Soo Choo, Travis Hafner
March 31st, 2009 at 3:07 am
The BJ Ryan situation reeks of Chad Cordero last year. Once again left out in the cold by one of my better RPs. I think I will just quit drafting them all together.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:30 am
I, for one, don’t care if Ryan throws 78 MPH as long as he gets people out. Coming off of Tommy John, maybe he just needs more time to stretch out his arm and get loose before he can let her rip.
From Rotoworld: Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee hinted Monday that Cole Hamels (elbow) might not make his regular season debut until April 10. “There’s a good chance he won’t pitch Opening Day,” Dubee said. “It’s a very, very, very small shot, if at all. But saying that isn’t saying he can’t pitch the fourth game of the season and not miss a start.” Hamels will pitch Tuesday, as previously reported, but Dubee wants him to fit in at least two additional starts before the Phillies begin playing games that count. That won’t be possible if he’s slated to start on Opening Day, April 5. Mar. 23 – 9:02 pm et
March 31st, 2009 at 4:42 am
Single white male seeking list of prospects with cooler names than Dexter Fowler.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:03 am
Devine is making me sick and Motte splitting saves I guess could work for me if he can keep his ERA/WHIP as low as it’s been during spring training. Jenks is my only solid closer with Hanrahan having a job but he is on a losing squad
I guess my best bet is to just wait for the start of the season and jump on a closer when some schmohawk shines
March 31st, 2009 at 5:14 am
I am discombobulated.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:21 am
I heard there’s this 2B in Florida named Uggla. Or did you have someone else in mind losing their job when you said Bonifacio would be leading off?
March 31st, 2009 at 5:22 am
@Emporers Monkey: I agree. BJ smells suspiciously done to me. Arm injury + surgery + loss of velocity = something that will drag on for months and next thing you know this is why some guys finish their careers with only 100 saves or so.
Everyone go get Downs now. Everyone must get Downs.
Plus, there is no way Ramirez bats 8th. What is it Ozzie and batting orders? Hey, Nick Swisher — you’re leading off! AJ — you’re hitting second! Guy whose actually good — grab some pine!
Grey: Have you factor in the fact that Ryan Franklin is a turd sandwich? RYAN FRANKLIN! As Colossus of the X Men would say as Magneto sent painful electricity coursing through him: GYYYAAARRGGGHHHH!!
March 31st, 2009 at 5:31 am
Also, not to be a mad rumor-monger/doomsayer, but here’s this from the NY Post:
“Scouts who have watched [Joba] Chamberlain this spring are puzzled with his lack of velocity. In his last outing against the Phillies, the fastball was clocked between 88 and 92 mph. He labored so much that one scout wondered if Chamberlain was healthy, or concerned that a shoulder problem that landed him on the DL last year was going to resurface. ”
Ruh-roh.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:33 am
@Jon: Marlins have Bonifacio at the top of their depth chart at 3B.
Dallas McPherson will forever hold down his spot on 30 of my mock teams.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:47 am
I am sitting on spills, and i dropped some schmuckhawk for Daniel Murphy a week ago, should i drop Murphy for Fowler and handcuff spills with that?
I kinda think i should.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:49 am
downs or nunez as well? and isn’t accardo in that mix??? I know when ryan isn’t in the jays closer role is usually a merri-go-round….
March 31st, 2009 at 5:54 am
@BigFatHippo: Where does this leave Cantu? Or as I like to say, “Et tu, Cantu?”
@Tony: Do not sit on Spills. Wipe that up.
Also, drop Murphy for Fowler. It’s spring time! Time to embrace the prospects.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:57 am
With the news on Fowler, is he worth stashing on my bench for now in a keeper league?
I have two bench spots, and already have Mat Gamel and Colby Rasmus taking them up. Do I drop one of these guys for Fowler?
March 31st, 2009 at 6:16 am
@Baron Von Vulturewins: Can’t Who’s on first, unless you prefer Wes Helms there.
March 31st, 2009 at 6:19 am
@Baron Von Vulturewins: Just checked my league on my phone, DOWNS is already snatched…. fricking snipers!
March 31st, 2009 at 6:29 am
@BigFatHippo: I do prefer Helms, but that’s just because I have him on my Razzball team.
@Hardcore Midget: Depends on your keeper league rules. If you can pick up a FA during the year and still keep him, I’d consider dropping Gamel for Fowler only b/c I’m not sure when/where Gamel will play. He’s in a long line of Brewer 3Bs that can’t play 3B. They already have two ex-3Bs in the OF (Hart, Braun) and moved one back from the OF (Hall). They talk about him taking Fielder’s spot but when is that? So I’d go with Fowler (in Colorado!)
@Tony: I like Murphy on the Mets more than Fowler. Better chance of playing time.
@BigFatHippo: I don’t buy Bonifacio lasting the year at 3B. Not b/c of Dallas McWhifferson but because they could move Cantu from 1B to 3B and put in a bigger bat for 1B. How could you go from Mike Jacobs to Bonifacio? Not that Jacobs is good but where is the slugging on that team? Is Cody Ross hitting 5th?
@Tony: Try Josh Kinney instead. Might get a save or two for STL.
March 31st, 2009 at 6:44 am
dallas is a mock,,downs will hopefully grab the closer role and ive got jaba in a keeper league,hope he comes thru, and grady jr.is a long long shot to help this year other than sb`s
March 31st, 2009 at 6:47 am
what does the rockies OF look like?
hawpe, spills, ? Where does Fowler fit in?
March 31st, 2009 at 6:55 am
@Rudy Gamble: I agree,he’s only interesting because of SAGNOF. The only benefit I see to him starting the season at 3B is more PT when he spells Uggla and they slide Cantu back to third.
As for Kinney, LaRussa more likely to use him in the Russ Springer role from last year, ie. stranding inherited runners.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:02 am
@BigFatHippo: Hey Hippo, I’ll be seeing you for the draft this weekend.
Didn’t get kicked out of Connecticut yet. I’ve been lurking and watching the injuries. Heading over to the league to try and set some draft thoughts on digital paper.
Change jobs and location yet?
March 31st, 2009 at 7:03 am
@BSA: So upset about Wilkerson walking away. There goes the year here in New England!
March 31st, 2009 at 7:06 am
Word up on Alexei, word the eff up.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:08 am
@BSA: ETA, May 1st.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:10 am
Fowler?! I just told you I hardly knew her!
Anyway…
Tigers dropped Sheffield. “The Tigers released the longtime slugger on Tuesday, a surprising roster move and a potential end to what may ultimately be a Hall of Fame career.” I’m sure he’ll find a spot somewhere to mash #500. Otherwise, I guess his life can provide the tragic version of Mr. 3000.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:12 am
@BigFatHippo: See just like that I get sucked right back in. One tab for Razzball and one for The Originals ranking in case I get jammed at any point on Saturday.
@royce!: Thank god, I don’t need the temptation on draft day as we get into the late rounds.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:13 am
I like the analyis on Fowler. I think i may scoop him up if he gets the job. Who will benefit the most from Sheffield being cut? I say Marcus Thames! He murders the ball and it would be nice to see what he could do with full time at bats.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:20 am
@Grey: What do you make of Alexi Casilla’s big spring? Going back to yesterday’s waiver claim column, I didn’t want to spend my waiver on Casilla, so someone else claimed him, and I ended up with Asdrubal Cabrera. Someone dropped Wieters, should I put in a claim on him? Who do I drop for Wieters out of these:
Fred Lewis, Kelvim Escobar, Jeremy Guthrie?
March 31st, 2009 at 7:31 am
I love the idea of Sheff being stuck on 499 because no one wants to pay him.
He can go play pinochle with Bonds, Frank Thomas and Sammy Sosa, all of whom are roiders who have been spurned. Maybe a tour of the glue factory…
@Tony: Hawpe, Spils, and Seth Smith are the starting three. I’ve heard talk Ian Stewart will get time in LF as well (him and Smith are both lefties so not sure how that would work). Podesdnik is hanging around too. So Fowler is competing with Spills and Pods for CF time/pinch running. Fowler is a switch hitter vs. Spils being a righty so he might get his playing time against righties but the only way I see Fowler getting enough playing time to be mixed league valuable is if they trade either Spils or Hawpe…
March 31st, 2009 at 7:38 am
Grey,
As a Sawx fan it has been hard to watch him. Defensively he plays a great line to the ball with ease. Offensively, the swing is beautiful and he sprays the ball all over. Yet, there is nothing more F’in annoying thn watching him stand there with a 3-2 count with his bat on the shoulder because “it wasn’t his pitch”.
Oh yeah and if the hyperbarric chamber he has in he clubhouse breaks down then you lose him off your roster for a few weeks as he gets his back in shape.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:52 am
Drop Devine for Downs? Pulling the trigger too soon on Devine?
March 31st, 2009 at 8:04 am
As a BJ Ryan owner, time to drop Nunez for Downs?
March 31st, 2009 at 8:06 am
I’m thinking Gaby Sanchez at 1st, and Cantu at 3rd. McPherson waiting for a Sanchez failure, or maybe a platoon over there.
Both McPherson and Sanchez are a little banged up, so maybe Bonifacio gets a little time at the beginning of the season, but there’s no way his bat plays at 3rd. There are many better options, and I know that without even knowing who they are. Ha.
Bonifacio is a long-term utility man. MAYBE a platoon 2B or something.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:08 am
What’s the over/under on Seth Smith’s AB for the year?
How about for how many games he’ll start out of the first 40?
Hoping for 400 and 30 since he’s one of my better OF, but what do you guys think?
@Baron Von Vulturewins: LaRussa’s drunk.
@Jon: See Hippo.
@mc serch: Word to the third.
@royce!: Wow, that’s surprising. Guess the Thames runs through it.
@Anthony G: Yeah, see above comment.
@Zebo: Depends on your situation. Do you have a catcher? Is it a 2 catcher league? Do you have pitching to spare? OFs?
@Nick: I’d try to grab Downs, but I don’t like that move.
@Vince: Grab Downs.
@Jon: Smith’s fine. 400 ABs, yeah.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:00 am
I have a feeling about Smith. Mini-Ludwick type feeling.
You read it here first. Unless of course you read it somewhere else already.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:18 am
Can you rank these CI for me?
Beltre, Mora, Butler, Lowrie, McPherson
@vinko: Beltre, Butler, Lowrie, Mora, punt.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:21 am
@Grey: My team, 12 team league, 1 catcher, #5 waiver (savvy owners with higher priority than me), hitting categories: R, RBI, SB, OBP, SLG
1B: Ryan Howard
2B: Asdrubal Cabrera
SS: Alexei Ramirez
3B: Aramis Ramirez
OF: Carlos Lee, Ellsbury, Adam Jones
Util(2): Derrek Lee, Joey Votto
Bench: Fred Lewis
SP: James Shields, Liriano, Cain
RP: Qualls, Hanrahan
P: Wainwright, Harang, Josh Johnson
Bench: Scherzer, Ziegler, Guthrie, Kelvim Escobar
Wieters on waiver, claim or not claim?
Drop who of: Guthrie, Kelvim Escobar, Fred Lewis?
March 31st, 2009 at 9:22 am
Looks like Burriss is the man at 2B in SF. Any idea of SB value in a deep league as an everyday player?
@Zebo: Now, now, you’re the savviest. But who’s your catcher? But I’m thinking you should drop Guthrie for him.
@RT: Big value. He’s who you want when you’re faced with Crapolanco. Could steal 25.
@Jon: i’m hoping on 400 AB for Seth Smith as I have him in an NL league but there are so many OF candidates (Stewart, Fowler, Pods, Murton, Carlos Gonzalez) that I’d probably take 350 as the over/under. Not a bad guy to take an early season flier on for a 12 team mixed league but be prepared to cut bait if he has a slow start.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:44 am
@Grey:
In a 18 team league, 25 SB could potentially be huge off the WW. Plus, Ian Stewart is currently my 2B.
@RT: I hate, hate, hate to cut bait on Stewart, but if you need steals, that’s what Burriss does.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:53 am
@Grey:
Me too — I’m keeping both. Dropped Lind as Morales is OF eligible in Yahoo and now my back up OF. I’m hoping Stewart gains some OF eligibility too.
Thanks Grey. Nice to get my 1st (and 2nd) post of 2009 out of the way. Heh.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:01 am
@Grey: Sorry, my catcher is Shoppach, I hear he is platooning. That’s not good… I think I will try Wieters, but pretty sure he will be claimed by a schmohawk ahead of me.
@RT: About time you rejoined the chorus.
@Zebo: Sure, drop Guthrie for him. Then when you can move Escobar to the DL, grab Guthrie back up.
Some good info on Fowler and Ian Stewart. This has quickly become my go-to source for Rockies info (main writer is ex-Rocky Mountain News sports writer):
http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/03/30/rockies-ready-to-mine-prospects/
March 31st, 2009 at 10:19 am
If Emilio Bonifacio is getting the start to the season I’d think it’s in his hands to lose. Maybe regardless of Cantu or Gaby Sanchez. If he’s playing well at 3rd and capable leadoff, I think he gets 450 abs.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:20 am
@Grey: Speaking of Shoppach…
Who do you like best as seat-warmer for Weiters: Shoppach, AJ Pierzienski, Dionner Navarro, J-Salty, or none of the above?
Also: Burriss or Lopez as back-up to Alexei? I do need steals….
@Baron Von Vulturewins: I’d take a chance on Salty. You can’t punt Fe. Lopez already.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:44 am
In a 5×5 Keeper league, with 25 man mixed league rosters….. how much value will Brett Gardner have……? I am going to need help on offense, especially in steals and BAvg…. Is it worth dropping Fred Lewis or someone similar to pick him up?
@Euroalien: Sure, I’d grab Gardner there.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:51 am
I forgot to add…… players like Randy Winn, Carlos Gomez and Todd Helton are also available on the FA wire. Thanks!
March 31st, 2009 at 10:52 am
@Grey: Is Salty playing full-time?
March 31st, 2009 at 10:55 am
- Funny how Lex Luger referred to himself as ‘the Total Package’ when he couldn’t even reverse a standing wrist lock.
- Against my instincts, I kept Brad Ziegler for 2009 after Grey advised (a couple of weeks back) that Joey Devine’s health issues would lead to Ziegler retaining the closer job for the A’s. I’ve officially added Grey to my list of people who deserve the title of ‘Expert’. Rudy’s included on that list as well.
Matthew Berry is not.
Neither is Brad Evans….
- Ozzie Guillen’s proposed batting order leads me to believe that he took up peyote as a hobby during the off-season… Or drank the worm at the bottom of his tequila bottle.
- This B.J. Ryan story reminds me of the way the Jays handled…. err….. B.J. Ryan.
- Re: Emilio Bonifacio: I don’t think I want him on my team, but I have to admit, I wish my name was Emilio Bonifacio. Speaking of that, at my first fantasy baseball auction in 1996, I threw out the name of a fictional Latin American short-stop by the name of Jesus Jalepenos. To my surprise, the bidding went up to $3 before I had to disclose my tomfoolery.
@Euroalien: Flip a coin on Gomez and Gardner. I’d probably go Gomez because of playing time, but Gardner can easily be better, just a bit more risk.
@Baron Von Vulturewins: He’s the starter and if Blalock gets hurt he’ll play some DH/1st. So low in the rankings, why not take on a little risk at catcher for upside?
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Devine’s going to see Dr. Freeze. Not good news.
@101 M.P.H.: That’s an awesome run of awesomeness. I legitimately laughed out loud a few times.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:05 am
@Grey Nice Schaefer reference. Gave me some warm beer/80s music flashbacks from college. I’ve always been partial to Natty, though.
Serious question: Ubaldo, Wandy and Buerhle. Drop them in reverse order?
@Griff: Yes, sir.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:40 am
Starting to look like Jim Jones was the one who mixed the Joey Devine kool-aid I have been drinking all off-season.
Anyway should I drop Kahlil Green for Brandon wood to fill out my MI spot in RCL?
@Eric W: Yeah, make that move.
March 31st, 2009 at 11:59 am
Maybin and Choo. Who starts and who sits?
@sean: If you needs steals, Maybin starts. Though Choo’s a better all around player right now.
March 31st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
@Rudy Gamble: Thanks for that link. I’ve really learned the value in reading stuff from beat writers this off-season. From that page:
“…and while the initial role might be backup spots, outfielder Dexter Fowler and third baseman Ian Stewart will be on hand for the Rockies season opener at Arizona next Monday.”
I have Spilborghs/Snider as OF5 in 2 OBP leagues right now. Drop Rasmus in one and Gardner in the other to stash Fowler? I have a feeling someone will pick Fowler up within the next few days.
Regarding Devine going to Dr. Freeze, I’m thinking Casilla will make for a nice late-round AL-only pick. Nice grab on Ziegler in yours, Grey.
@jsp2014: Thanks! But did I grab Ziegler? I feel like I got screwed a few leagues where I have Devine. Oh, well. I’ve already added Downs. Hopefully he outperforms Ryan and Ziegler. I like Casilla late. I added him in a few leagues. Anyway, I’d hold tight on Gardner and Rasmus. If you really want a piece of Fowler, then drop Rasmus, but hold Gardner either way.
March 31st, 2009 at 12:28 pm
And the opening for Rasmus has varying width…
March 31st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
@Grey: which one is more likely, Fred Bunion Lewis hits 3rd all year or Brett Gardner in New York all year. They are not letting Gardner lead off, does that hurt his SB potential? I guess what I am saying is, who is more valuable in a OBP and SLG league?
@sean: Hehe
@Zebo: I want Gardner.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Grey: Would you drop C. Gomez for Fowler?
@Dave: Nope
March 31st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
My team is terrible with BA, strikes out a ton, and has the SB and Save market pretty well cornered. I’m considering any of these:
Give up Upton for Markakis
Give up Upton, A-Gonz, and Brian Wilson for Morneau, Markakis, maybe Parra or Maine as a throw in
Give up Weeks for Johnson.
The last one seems like a sure thing, since I dont need the steals, and even if i did, doesn’t Burriss hit for higher AVG then Weeks?
March 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
My friends, I would like the steals that wonderboy Manny Burriss will bring my team if I were to pick him up. I will have two open roster spots when I can dump some guys on the DL in a few days but until then I suppose I should drop somebody since Burriss might get snatched.
The choices are: Ian Stewart, Swisher, Teahen, David Murphy, John Lannan.
Thanks much.
@Josh: Johnson seems like he’s barely above someone you can get on waivers, but if you wanna make that trade, it’s fine.
@Luke: Drop Lannan.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Gotta give credit where it’s due:
The News
Gaby Sanchez has been sent down to Triple-A New Orleans by the Marlins, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
Our View
He was competing for the starting gig at first base, but now the Marlins will start the season with Jorge Cantu at first and Emilio Bonifacio at third. Sanchez was hindered by a knee injury in spring training.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:39 pm
@Grey: Is K Escobar going to start the season on the DL?
@Steve: Probably.
@Steve: Actually, definitely. I don’t think he’s due back until end of April.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:42 pm
@Grey: Great news! Not for him of course, but an extra roster spot will be nice. I feel like I’ve got my nose pressed up against the window watching all this Fowler/Gardener fun unfold.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I’m searching for K’s , has anyone got the good oil on Koji Uehara ?
I’m hoping for an improvement from charm city
March 31st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
thats true, matsui just hit waivers at second base, it just seems like the pre-season is usually the most value you can get for weeks. Do either of the other two seem like they make much sense at all? I’d still have SB coming from Sizemore, Kinsler, Victorino, Werth, and Fe. Lopez. I just don’t see how I can fix this team’s average without something drastic like either Upton deal.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Picked up half the Orioles’ pitching staff in the FRL (the timing of ESPN’s draft hijacking robbed me of both Eaton and Hendrickson though) Simon is looking good enough to scare me, actually, but I have never seen him pitch. Hrm. Might end up picking him up in a good stats league if he doesn’t cut it out
March 31st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Price just hit Wavier Wire?
Drop Meche for him? Weaver? Do nothing and let someone else worry about him in his first full season should he get called up.
@Steve: Join in the fun! Here, I’ll do some introductions…
@d2bnz: Hey, do you know, Steve? He’s from New Zealand.
Uehara may get by for a little while b/c hitters will be unfamiliar with him, but it won’t last. His stuff’s kinda blah.
@Josh: Upton can hit as many HRs as Markakis.
@cockyphoenix: Who? Alfredo Simon? He’s pure crizz-ap.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
@Grey: David Price was just dropped. I have shoppach at catcher. Should I drop Guthrie for Price ahead of dropping him for Wieters?
@BKK: Let someone else take care of him if those are your options.
@Zebo: Go Price.
March 31st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
@Grey: yesssssssssssssss
March 31st, 2009 at 2:40 pm
@Grey: I agree, though given I have Weiters on my bench, I’m more than happy for some safe and steady replacement level play at catcher for a month or so. You know, before Weiters comes to the majors in a flaming chariot.
March 31st, 2009 at 3:59 pm
@Grey: I’ve been Dramatized by Rudy raising his voice at me in an earlier post, I am not able to eat on my own. H2H Points League. Choose my bench, would you drop anyone from the list below for anyone on my “scout team” that follows:
Bench: B. Wood, Teahen, Lind, Daniel Murphy, Spilborghs, J. Upton, S. Baker, Buccholz, Kuroda, Maholm, Pelfrey (did you just chuckle?), Percival
Scout: Teagarden (R. Hernandez, Olivo, and Wieters my catchers) Betemit, C. Duncan, Ishikawa, Ransom, Bonifacio, Getz, Josh Fields, Burriss, Fowler, C. Ross, Hermida, David Murphy, A. Cook, Davies, Guthrie, Anthony Reyes, C. Villanueva, Wellemeyer, Corpas.
Okay take a breather and let me know.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Im not sure what to do with Ryan. Do I keep him or drop him for Ziegler, Lyon, Villanueva, or Downs?
thanks in advance
@Juice: Rudy told me you showed up at his intramural basketball game and you guys worked it out over some arepas afterwards. Think you’re good now.
Wow, you got tidyings of comfort and crap on that bench. How many fifth starters can you carry? Get rid of Buchholz for Villanueva. Lose Pelfrey for Fields, unless you need steals then grab Burriss and lose Teahen.
@G: Why aren’t those guys all owned? Hold Ryan for now. You should be abcking him up with Downs, unless you’re in a 8 team league.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Which one of those closers is the best then. And who do I drop on my roster…Jimenez, Jurrjens, Kouzmanoff, DeJesus, Weeks, or Justin Upton
@G: Those guys are all droppable? Why do you have so many hitters on your bench? Drop DeJesus for Ziegler.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Smith, Hermida or Gardner
On a separate note, with all the action in Florida, does Hermida still occupy the 2 hole or does he move down to 6?
March 31st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Hate to be repetitive, but Corpas or Street? Seems like they both have decent value either way, no?
@BKK: Gardner.
Hermida’s probably in the 6 to start.
@vinko: My gut says Street will close when healthy.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Thanks for the intro ….. Lets hope Steve is not a Jaffa
Jaffa
1…..a delicious morsel of a sweet , features a chocolate center wrapped in an orange candy .
2…..Just Another FFu*#ing Aucklander…..its a regional thing
March 31st, 2009 at 4:47 pm
@d2bnz: Ha! I am actually!
March 31st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
@d2bnz: I picture him more as a bitter old dried up prune, wrapped in a Razzberry candy.
Careful though, he can see your house with google maps : )
March 31st, 2009 at 5:06 pm
@Grey: Who do I drop for Gardner:
Headley, JD Drew, Fred Lewis, Jack Cust, Jeremy Hermida
Man my outfield is uggly. It’s making my eyes bleed just looking at it!
@BKK: Hehe… Later, Cust.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Well howdy Steve
Daniel here …..a country yokel from Waharoa deep in the Waikato
Not too far from Candyland
March 31st, 2009 at 5:11 pm
How are closers like Ziegler or Lyon available in any leagues? Thats ridiculous
March 31st, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Grey, I waited until late in the draft to grab closers. I have Ryan, Francisco, and Bell. Just picked up Morrow the other day based on his proclamation he is going to the bullpen. Today, both Downs and Motte were picked up. I still have a chance to grab Ziegler.
Drop Ryan for Ziegler? My bench is Bruce, Figgins, Damon, Hardy and Sandoval. My 5th starter is Slowey. Drop any of these guys to get Ziegler, or just sit and wait it out with Ryan?
March 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm
http://www.candyland.co.nz/
March 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm
@d2bnz: Love the Cheese Factory.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Nick…. People sometimes overlook players , when my paid league opens up next week there is going to be one almighty charge to grab Kevin Gregg
@RichC: Great work waiting until late and grabbing some good closers. I’d like to see Ziegler on your team too, but I’d wait it out with Ryan for now.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
@Grey: Done. Was my instinct but I was having trouble parting with his 30HR potential. Mind you I won’t miss his .234 BA. Gardner puts me in good shape SB wise and assuming he can maintain his .300 average from AAA.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Hey Grey –
Manny Parra, Kelvim Escobar & Jordan Zimmermann.
Pick two.
Thanks!
@SaltyBiscuits: Parra and Escobar. I’d like to put Escobar on the DL and have all three though.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I just dropped David DeJesus for Zeigler. I still have 3 batters on the bench. So is it better to have bench pitchers or batters?
@G:
http://razzball.com/performance-enhancing-draft-strategy/
March 31st, 2009 at 6:18 pm
How would you rank these stud pitchers:
Jimenez, Weaver, Jonathan Sanchez, Parra, Garza
@bubba chuck: Weaver, Garza, Ubaldo, Parra, Sanchez
March 31st, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Iight thanks how would you rate my starting pitchers in 2 of my leagues. There both 12 teams
23 roster spot league- Beckett, Felix Hernandez, Wainwright, Garza, Jurrjens and Jimenez
21 roster spot league- Beckett, Shields, Cain, Slowey, Jurrjens.
are they both solid just wondering what my strengths and weaknesses will be in the 4 sp pitching categories
@G: I like both staffs. Very solid in Ks. You might have some WHIP and ERA issues, but nothing terrible.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
@Grey: Grey, Greeeeey, Yo Grey! H2H Points League… You like Kyle Davies on the bench?
@Juice: Nope.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Ryan Braun left Tuesday’s game in the second inning with an undisclosed injury.
I couldn’t make this shit up even if I tried.
Looks like I better be prepared to get 300-400 at bats this year from this cotton ball.
@Colin: Probably just his side acting up. Hopefully it’s nothing.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
@Colin: he took a liner off his right thumb,,x-rays not in yet,,is this getting trendy