Comments on: Top 40 Outfielders for 2009 Fantasy Baseball

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:32:14 +0000

@Exonerated: Potentially, but I don't see him cracking 30 steals.

By: Exonerated

Exonerated — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:28:56 +0000

The Span analogy for me is Figgins and if that’s the case he has value. I’d much rather have Span be my third outfielder, than Figgins be my 3b.

By: James

James — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:19:14 +0000

Cool.

Thanks for answering my questions, and I will try to give back by posting my opinion.

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:48:13 +0000

@James: I think he cracks the starting lineup, but, you're right, it's not a done deal.

By: James

James — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:04:29 +0000

Grey, what do you think about playing time? do you see a trade coming along or do you think he can crack the starting lineup? I am concerned because it seems RG has his lineup set without DY.

By: Grey

Grey — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:33:24 +0000

@Adam: @James: I like Upton and he'll be in the top 60 OFs post. re: Young -- He is a great prospect and he's still very... um, immature. I like him with some caveats. Definitely someone I will be looking to grab late in some leagues.

By: James

James — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:35:09 +0000

Yes, Upton had some small doses of great play last year. I am waiting to see that from Delmon Young. I thought last year he was on the verge of actually having value mid season, but he got hurt. This year I am worried he won’t get consistent playing time, and will end up having another disappointing season. However, a competition for playing time could be what he needs to bring that talent out.

Grey, is this what you were thinking when you listed him at the end of this list?

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:47:31 +0000

J Upton that is.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:47:13 +0000

I would certainly take Upton and the upside over a bunch of these schmohawks.

By: James

James — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:02:26 +0000

Yes, I guess those are pretty close. My bad – I remember seeing a lower average, but I must have been mistaken.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:50:56 +0000

@James: I'm really excited for Maybin. He's going to be (hopefully) batting in front of Hanley and he has .389 OBP in the minors. He could be something special and he's definitely worth a late flier. As for the average, Bill James has him at .276 and Marcel has him at .288 so I'm not that far off, just a bit more bullish, I guess. re: I like Adam Jones -- cheap 15/15 guy. He'll probably make the top 60 OFs list.

By: James

James — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:35:04 +0000

I am hearing some good stuff on Adam Jones. What is your take on him? In addition, I am seeing a much lower projection for Maybin as far as average goes. Why do you think he can hit .280?

By: Grey

Grey — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:04:53 +0000

@TJ: In an OBP league, there's no difference between the two and I would slot him around the same area in my top 40.

By: TJ

TJ — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:33:21 +0000

What about Jack Cust? I tend to play in roto leagues that count OBP rather than BA, and in that format he’s a great buy relative to his ADP. You have Pat Burrell in your top 40, but is there really any difference between the two stats wise?

By: Grey

Grey — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:15:20 +0000

@cole: I'm fairly realistic on Cruz (and he will have his own post on the site shortly). He's not destined for 30 HRs just because he has an opportunity. He's had an opportunity before. He has made some corrections, but I'm not completely sold on him. Then again, real late in a draft, he's worth a flier. I just wouldn't reach for him.

By: cole

cole — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:36:23 +0000

not that i am, but is there any reason you don’t have an erection over the potential of nelson cruz. i am a brewer fan, so i am aware of his shortcomings and the fact he was dealt to texas for next to nothing, but how do you feel about his breakout potential? i am pesimistic and appear to be the only one in the country.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:11:39 +0000

Hate to rub it in boyz, but it’s hot and sunny here. Been swimming in the ocean every day.

Still missing that slow mock tho

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:02:07 +0000

@BigFatHippo: Yeah, use your toes.

By: BigFatHippo

BigFatHippo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:01:12 +0000

@Grey: Ha, EricW told me in the slow mock that I can make picks without getting my arms cold.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:53:17 +0000

@BigFatHippo: Any time... How's this, Fantasy Baseball & Blankie Advice?

By: BigFatHippo

BigFatHippo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:45:46 +0000

@Grey: Good thing you talked me into that Snuggie, power outage in the bootheel.

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:49:59 +0000

@Josh: Honestly, if I didn't hogtie and ram the last four into the top 40, he might've been there. Leaving him off was pretty easy though, cause I'm just not a huge fan. His average 2009 projections look like 15/15/.270 and he's going to be 30 this year. Eh, he's not an awful fourth outfielder for a fantasy team, but I wouldn't want him as my third.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:10:58 +0000

no love for werth? injury history worry you?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:12:17 +0000

@sickmangarner: Hart has potential to exceed his numbers. Abreu is 35 years-old, he's not getting any better, only worse. @Fman99: Ethier hit 7 home runs in August and .462 in September, two insane months that don't look like they're going to be easily repeated. He's a 15/5/.290 hitter, not awful, not really that exciting either.

By: BigFatHippo

BigFatHippo — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:58:43 +0000

@IowaCubs: No respect at all, I tell ya. Everbody outta the pool!

By: IowaCubs

IowaCubs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:46:54 +0000

@sickmangarner: I could argue pro-Abreu as well. There's just too much consistency for too long. I guess it matters where he ends up playing. If it's Cincinatti, then he's a top 20 guy; if it's SF or ATL, well... @Fman99: Ethier did have a sick second half, didn't he?

By: IowaCubs

IowaCubs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:40:09 +0000

@big o: Ellsbury will steal 130 bases this year. Tacos, tacos, tacos for EVERYBODY!

By: IowaCubs

IowaCubs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:39:12 +0000

You get four RazzPoints for the Triple Lindy reference, redeemable for a sip of Hippo’s BigGulp.

By: big o

big o — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:03:29 +0000

ellsbury will steal 50 bases again this year (4th year in a row) barring injury.
maybe 60 .

By: Fman99

Fman99 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:33:24 +0000

I would definitely have Andre Ethier in my top 40, ahead of schmohawks like Drew and Bradley anyway.

But that’s how I roll. Your mileage may vary.