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0Stealing is like borrowing until it becomes permanent. I don’t steal; it’s immoral, reprehensible and I’m really out of shape so I’d probably get caught. The fact of the matter is that these guys aren’t for everyone. They shouldn’t be, but they will give you the all coveted stat: steals. These players should only be considered if you are in need of steals after your draft, 12 teams or deeper. In H2H leagues, these players are especially important if you’re trying beat an opponent and only need a few quick “pick me up” steals.
Chris Getz – Yeah, this list is not exciting. This KC middle infielder is horrible. I have shown him love in 16-20 team leagues. With Aviles’ iffy elbow, he may be only shining light not named Yuniesky.
Kaz Matsui - On the down side of career, was there ever an up? Still has legs, which may get you 18-22 steals. With an OPS of 625, which is what Pujols slugs.
Eugenio Velez – Needs to find a spot somewhere. Maybe he sent a poison Edible Arrangement™ to Fred Lewis. 400 abs might give you 20 snatches. I like that word for SB’s.
Luis Castillo – I know what you’re saying, he is horrible, and you’re right. Sorta. Can help with steals while not demolishing BA.
Cliff Pennington – Sounds like an insurance salesman. Has the gig at short for the ‘tics. Prolly the best guy on this list so far as potential.
Coco Crisp – 450 ABs easy and a 10/20 season. It ain’t glamorous, but these steal guys rarely are.
Michael Brantley – Could actually get drafted in a 12 team. I like this kid, reminds me of The Big FraGu last year.
Eric Young – May start season on bench or in AAA, which is the place for really, really bad drinkers. Awesome speed potential. Barmes needs to fall down some stairs for him to have a shot.
Brendan Ryan – Seriously, Julio Lugo. Good potential for a MI spot league if you get a stud early. Could do worse, the Cliff Pennington of the NL.
Austin Jackson – May struggle early. Given 400 abs could go 8/15, with a ton of runs leading off.
Will Venable – Quietly will hit 6th for the Friars. Decent pop last year should carry over, who doesn’t like the son of a Max. 10/15 very attainable.
Vlad just reached on an infield single to second. With speed like that, maybe he’ll be good for steals too? I keed!
Whatever you need, Chris Getz. Get it!?
Brantley to be sent down soon?
note — Coco Crisp on the DL with a fractured pinky, will be out until “at least early May”. Pinky might be a better name than Coco for anybody whose last name is not Crisp.
I wouldn’t own any of those guys in a 12 team league (except maybe Jackson) – unless I had about 35 roster spots. Barmes is the guy to keep an eye on. He hasn’t done anything to make his case as keeping his starting job, as of yet.
Borbon is going to drive me to hit the bourbon.
Hey grey…i know this is a dumb question…and we all looove robot…but do we sell high?
i just got an offer of:
Grady Sizemore for Robot Jones and Zambrano….
pull the trigger?
This isn’t my post. If you want to ask me questions, my post is one down.
@spencer: You get Sizemore there? Hell yes you do that!
@K Krazy: My Borboner is flaccid also.
And Belliard hits for the Hungry Man Cycle!
@Tom Emanski: That’s 2 Pesci references in 3 days…
“You made me put your head in a vice for Charlie M.” My fav Pesci quote, although there are many.
@Tom Reale: I think he may get a chance albeit a squeezed for space kind of role.
Kershaw or McCutchen in 16 team dynasty
My Roster:
c-wieters
1b- agonzo
2b- phillips
SS- Tulo
3b- Beckham
CF- Ellsbury
LF- Braun
RF- J-Upton
OF- Hamilton
Util- S. Rod
Util- Quentin
notable Pitchers (F. Francisco, Storen, B-Wil, Kershaw, Hanson, JJ, Yo-Garraldo, webb, volquez, morrow, j garcia, j zimm)
I feel a another hitter might be more valuable since i have the pitching and it is h2h 5×5 categories and pitching can be up n down…
Someone in my league jsut dropped Borbon, should I pick him up and drop Gardner or Headley?
@infamy707: Drop Gardner for Borbon
@big al: kershaw for me
@infamy707: Gardner will get you 70 runs 40 steals but wont play everyday and make u hange your lineup, I’d grab Borbon now its only 3 games in.
@Commish Cauda (formerly Mike): I would read above
Hey Grey,
I’m in a 16 team H2H keeper, walk counts the same as a single.. My bench is thin and I don’t have a strong hitter to plug in at the utility slot right now. Should I use the #2 waiver priority on Nick Johnson? He just got dropped. Still qualifies at 1B too, which is a bonus.
Ehhhm, A-Jax (reminds me of Ajax Amsterdam) will steal a lot more than just 15 “snatches”…
And B Roberts got his first two hits and stole a base. Rejoice!
Though I read he got up gingerly after the SB…
Guess he might not try that for a while again…