I prefer Springer, slightlyI prefer Polanco to Springer. What's the consensus?
I like Polanco better. Just has that IT factor about him. Looks like a future superstar. Springer looks like a future All-Star and is a bit of a K machine. Polanco reminds me of Cutch & Springer reminds me of BruceI prefer Polanco to Springer. What's the consensus?
Polanco is two years youngerI prefer Polanco to Springer. What's the consensus?
I'm kinda curious where the steals are with Springer too. I'm not complaining with what he's doing, but I thought that part of his game would translate easily. Houston obviously will send guys (see: Altuve).I like Polanco better. Just has that IT factor about him. Looks like a future superstar. Springer looks like a future All-Star and is a bit of a K machine. Polanco reminds me of Cutch & Springer reminds me of BruceI prefer Polanco to Springer. What's the consensus?
I'd be fine dropping any of the last 3. I don't see the point in Zobrist or Prado anymore.WIll he just play OF?
In redraft, think it is worth trying to catch lightning in a bottle for Betts by dropping any of the following?
Aramis
ZObrist
PRado
Kendrys Morales
12-team H2H, points league
couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
I guess I keep thinking that he will get injured again at some point, but you are right, on a per-game basis, he is still among the top 3B.I'd be fine dropping any of the last 3. I don't see the point in Zobrist or Prado anymore.WIll he just play OF?
In redraft, think it is worth trying to catch lightning in a bottle for Betts by dropping any of the following?
Aramis
ZObrist
PRado
Kendrys Morales
12-team H2H, points league
It would be bat#### crazy to drop Aramis in any league.
His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
Dropped andrelton for him. What the hell? Maybe he tears it up!!His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
So maybe that's ESPN's excuse. But with all the recent hype he should definitely be in their database by now.
Jays have been playing against a lot of lefties recently.Is the Juan Francisco "thing" over?
He finally became available this morning. Spent $31 of my last $60 on him.Dropped andrelton for him. What the hell? Maybe he tears it up!!His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
So maybe that's ESPN's excuse. But with all the recent hype he should definitely be in their database by now.
Is Betts a must add in a keeper league?pollardsvision said:He finally became available this morning. Spent $31 of my last $60 on him.DA RAIDERS said:Dropped andrelton for him. What the hell? Maybe he tears it up!!His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
So maybe that's ESPN's excuse. But with all the recent hype he should definitely be in their database by now.
Let him go through, I'll trade him to you.Is Betts a must add in a keeper league?pollardsvision said:He finally became available this morning. Spent $31 of my last $60 on him.DA RAIDERS said:Dropped andrelton for him. What the hell? Maybe he tears it up!!His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
So maybe that's ESPN's excuse. But with all the recent hype he should definitely be in their database by now.
I've been holding the #2 waiver priority in the hopes of landing Kristopher L. Bryant later this year(just bring him up already)
But my team lacks speed
I think so.Is Betts a must add in a keeper league? I've been holding the #2 waiver priority in the hopes of landing Kristopher L. Bryant later this year(just bring him up already)pollardsvision said:He finally became available this morning. Spent $31 of my last $60 on him.DA RAIDERS said:Dropped andrelton for him. What the hell? Maybe he tears it up!!His rise has been incredible. When the 2013 season began, he was in Low A ball and wasn't even a top 50 prospect in the Red Sox organization. 15 months later he's in the majors.couldn't find him this morning eitherI've been trying to add Betts for 3 days now. Is he just not in the ESPN player universe yet?
I don't remember that happening with ESPN very often.
So maybe that's ESPN's excuse. But with all the recent hype he should definitely be in their database by now.
But my team lacks speed
Fangraphs usually does a good job of this, but I don't have a link.Is there a reliable site that updates the prospect rankings for guys that have yet to be called up? My google resulted in a bunch of click-bait type slideshows, which was annoying.
Fangraphs updates theirs at least once a month.Is there a reliable site that updates the prospect rankings for guys that have yet to be called up? My google resulted in a bunch of click-bait type slideshows, which was annoying.
I've gotta make a decision on him by the trade deadline if I want to add one of the newly drafted guys. I'm at odds. Could have quad A written all over him, but man he's raking. Would love it if the Nats dealt him to a rebuilder, so the path to playing time becomes obvious.Souza's been killing it.
Same question for Taveras.WIll he just play OF?
In redraft, think it is worth trying to catch lightning in a bottle for Betts by dropping any of the following?
Aramis
ZObrist
PRado
Kendrys Morales
12-team H2H, points league
Drop QuintanaI need to clear room for T. Walker off the DL (didn't start him Monday because I needed to make the move by midnight, so I have a few days).
A. Wood
Kluber
Quintana
Fister
Roark
Perkins or Soria (but I would have to punt SV and put Wood or Roark in an RP slot).
Also could drop a bat ... Morse and A. Craig would be my only candidates.
Or should I hold all of them and drop Walker?
Why would you even type Kluber's name as a drop candidate here?I need to clear room for T. Walker off the DL (didn't start him Monday because I needed to make the move by midnight, so I have a few days).
A. Wood
Kluber
Quintana
Fister
Roark
Perkins or Soria (but I would have to punt SV and put Wood or Roark in an RP slot).
Also could drop a bat ... Morse and A. Craig would be my only candidates.
Or should I hold all of them and drop Walker?
Depends on the format, your place in pitching cats, and if there's an IP limit where you are in relation to the pace as well as who else is on your team.Is starting Greinke @ Coors a bad idea tomorrow?
I think Quintana or Roark are droppable if you want to keep Walker.I need to clear room for T. Walker off the DL (didn't start him Monday because I needed to make the move by midnight, so I have a few days).
A. Wood
Kluber
Quintana
Fister
Roark
Perkins or Soria (but I would have to punt SV and put Wood or Roark in an RP slot).
Also could drop a bat ... Morse and A. Craig would be my only candidates.
Or should I hold all of them and drop Walker?
Indifferent on these two. If you can find a better arm on waivers I'd say dump both and activate Walker. Every league is different, but I'd think you could stream better than rolling either of them out every 5 days.I think Quintana or Roark are droppable if you want to keep Walker.I need to clear room for T. Walker off the DL (didn't start him Monday because I needed to make the move by midnight, so I have a few days).
A. Wood
Kluber
Quintana
Fister
Roark
Perkins or Soria (but I would have to punt SV and put Wood or Roark in an RP slot).
Also could drop a bat ... Morse and A. Craig would be my only candidates.
Or should I hold all of them and drop Walker?
There are about 20 or so pitchers I'd start at Coors, I think he's probably one of them. Rockies playing like #### right now, no Cargo, Cuddyer or Arenado.Is starting Greinke @ Coors a bad idea tomorrow?
Arenado will be activated tomorrowThere are about 20 or so pitchers I'd start at Coors, I think he's probably one of them. Rockies playing like #### right now, no Cargo, Cuddyer or Arenado.Is starting Greinke @ Coors a bad idea tomorrow?
Career BABIP - 320, current 242I picked up Vance Worley. He's off to a nice start, maybe the change of scenery has helped. We'll see how he does today, he has a 2-start week next week. (@CIN @StL.)
yeah, it's obviously a risk but looking a some home game stats and CIN and STL haven't done that well so far this year.Career BABIP - 320, current 242I picked up Vance Worley. He's off to a nice start, maybe the change of scenery has helped. We'll see how he does today, he has a 2-start week next week. (@CIN @StL.)
Career LOB - 74%, current 93%
GB:FB is at an all time worst, by a lot, but his HR:FB is an all time best. Too early to tell if this is skills or luck, but it doesn't smell right.
He still isn't missing bats, but his walk rate right now is great
@ Cincy and @ STL looks like the right time for all of this to correct.
I won't fight someone throwing him out there against Arizona, I wouldn't but I get it, but he's not getting anywhere near my lineup next week. Prove me wrong next week and then we can chat, but by then it may be too late. An argument could be made that he's doing a much better job locating (less walks, weaker contact, o-swing is up), which is a nice hot streak to ride, just have to know when to pull the plug before the balloon pops.
Greinke had a 2.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP last year, but in 2 starts at Coors Field last year, he put on 25 guys (10 walks) and gave up 9 ER in 10.1 innings. Without those Coors starts, he would have had a 2.31 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Part of the reason I drafted him in so many leagues this year is because he was even better than the stats suggested last year if you just bench him in Coors.Doctor Detroit said:There are about 20 or so pitchers I'd start at Coors, I think he's probably one of them. Rockies playing like #### right now, no Cargo, Cuddyer or Arenado.Is starting Greinke @ Coors a bad idea tomorrow?
Just kidding!Greinke had a 2.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP last year, but in 2 starts at Coors Field last year, he put on 25 guys (10 walks) and gave up 9 ER in 10.1 innings. Without those Coors starts, he would have had a 2.31 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Part of the reason I drafted him in so many leagues this year is because he was even better than the stats suggested last year if you just bench him in Coors.Obviously he's been ridiculous this season, but in his only Coors start of 2014 he still put on 12 guys and gave up 3 ER in 7 IP. You can live with that, but I wouldn't feel safe starting him just in case a 2.2 IP, 8 ER bludgeoning is coming. I really try to avoid Coors at all costs unless the pitcher is Kershaw, but that's just me.Doctor Detroit said:There are about 20 or so pitchers I'd start at Coors, I think he's probably one of them. Rockies playing like #### right now, no Cargo, Cuddyer or Arenado.Is starting Greinke @ Coors a bad idea tomorrow?