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grey just drafted him at #70: "he's not a pitcher. i am not worried. got him at good value."

might find a few names in here, rudy's nfbc draft. goes to 435 i think.

http://www.rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft

lifebass, i like the way you think--back up opinion with stats! nice comparison.

have to agree that looks like either play can work, somewhat dependent upon league dynamics, AND...
grey and rudy split on the issue.

Sorry, Rudy. Just caught your response in the PEDS comments: "My biggest disagreement is on top-tier closers. If I can get one at solid value, I’m game. Especially in deeper leagues where getting saves in free agency is hell. I also cede that Grey is better than me at getting saves via free agency i...

Well, Grey pretty unequivocal with his PEDS: "2. Never take a top-tier closer."

Rudy, you want to weigh in?

thanks for feedback! so, i can see where someone like samardzija will give you similar Ks to a Gio, but the 3.88era/1.32whip, for say 200 IP is enough for me to want a Gio. Kimbrel doesn't pitch enough innings to overcome that large an impact, imo...?

Sorry, I am hitting the road, so awhile before I can weigh in again. Discuss!

From Rudy's http://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-snake-drafts-hitpitch-ratio/ : "The teams who were the 50 heaviest investors in relief pitchers (me – in red – being one of them) averaged 70.7 points (5 above average) while the 50 lightest investors averaged 53.6 points (12 points below average). " ...

Start by clicking on 'Rankings' at the top of the home page. Scroll to the series for pitchers. Grey provides a short review of each pitcher. Then go to the overall Top400, which gives you a clear picture of their value relative to each other. You might want to check their ADPs to see if any are lik...