shadyridr
Footballguy
SEE POST #57 for 2007 list
Stay away from:
1) Eric Gagne- Coming off elbow surgery, steroid whispers last year. Id stay away. Danys Baez might be a good sleeper
2) Mike Lowell- I am 90% certain this guys good years were based on steroid use. Im fairly certain last year was NOT a fluke and that he is done.
3) Yankees starters- they all have WAY too many question marks. I expect a solid season from Johnson.
4&5) Josh Beckett/AJ Burnett- Let someone else take these constant injury risks. They are probably getting drafted way too high.
6) Alfonso Soriano- Numbers should dip with him being unhappy and playing in that stadium.
7) Jarrod Washburn- Dont let his contract fool you.
8) Jeff Fracouer- Im not convinced he will be a "star" as he was made out to be last year. I think the league will figure him out if they didnt already last year.
9) John Smoltz- set for another breakdown.
10) Todd Jones- old closers are risky
Ready for a rebound:
1) Curt Schilling- everything I read is hes good to go & that hes been having some sick workouts. hes determined after last year disappointing season.
2) Frank Thomas- 11 HRs last year shows he still is a great hitter. Oakland has a solid lineup and hes set as the cleanup hitter, everyday DH.
3) Roy Halladay- His broken leg is almost a nonfactor. STUD
4) Kelvim Escobar- Has some of the fithiest stuff in the game and I think hes Anaheims best starter
5) Rocco Baldelli- alot of people may have forgot about him.
6) Zack Grienke- had a horrible season but has top notch stuff. I expect him to make a 180 this year.
7) Carlos Pena- I have a feeling the last time he was sent down last year made him realize how hard he has to work to stay in the majors. I think he becomes a solid 1B this year and hits 280 with 25 HRs and 80 RBIs
8) Steve Finley- Could be a good late round flyer. Right now is the backup but I expect him to see ALOT of time with Alou and Bonds very injury prone.
9) Clint Barmes- Was having a monster season and got hurt. Playing in Coors means he should be a great option again.
10) Adrain Beltre- Dont think hell ever hit 50 HRs again but I do think hes a very talented player that will put up solid #s
Sleepers:
1) Brad Wilkerson- Always a good player, now could be a stud in Arlington
2) Danny Haren- Almost as talented as Harden and Zito
3) Mike Gonzalez- I think he is a future stud closer. I expect 30-40 saves this year depending how the Pirates do. Low WHIP
4) Danys Baez- Just in case Gagne isnt fully recovered
5) Josh Towers- Solid pitcher for a solid team.
6) Jason Davis- My deep sleeper to become a closer this year if Wickman falters or gets hurt which I expect. Has closer stuff.
7) Jeremy Hermida- Should put up good offensive #s
8) Chris Duffy- Put up great #s before getting hurt last year.
9) JJ Hardy- Could be a top SS by the end of the year
10) Khalil Greene- Dont forget about this future Stud
Stay away from:
1) Eric Gagne- Coming off elbow surgery, steroid whispers last year. Id stay away. Danys Baez might be a good sleeper
2) Mike Lowell- I am 90% certain this guys good years were based on steroid use. Im fairly certain last year was NOT a fluke and that he is done.
3) Yankees starters- they all have WAY too many question marks. I expect a solid season from Johnson.
4&5) Josh Beckett/AJ Burnett- Let someone else take these constant injury risks. They are probably getting drafted way too high.
6) Alfonso Soriano- Numbers should dip with him being unhappy and playing in that stadium.
7) Jarrod Washburn- Dont let his contract fool you.
8) Jeff Fracouer- Im not convinced he will be a "star" as he was made out to be last year. I think the league will figure him out if they didnt already last year.
9) John Smoltz- set for another breakdown.
10) Todd Jones- old closers are risky
Ready for a rebound:
1) Curt Schilling- everything I read is hes good to go & that hes been having some sick workouts. hes determined after last year disappointing season.
2) Frank Thomas- 11 HRs last year shows he still is a great hitter. Oakland has a solid lineup and hes set as the cleanup hitter, everyday DH.
3) Roy Halladay- His broken leg is almost a nonfactor. STUD
4) Kelvim Escobar- Has some of the fithiest stuff in the game and I think hes Anaheims best starter
5) Rocco Baldelli- alot of people may have forgot about him.
6) Zack Grienke- had a horrible season but has top notch stuff. I expect him to make a 180 this year.
7) Carlos Pena- I have a feeling the last time he was sent down last year made him realize how hard he has to work to stay in the majors. I think he becomes a solid 1B this year and hits 280 with 25 HRs and 80 RBIs
8) Steve Finley- Could be a good late round flyer. Right now is the backup but I expect him to see ALOT of time with Alou and Bonds very injury prone.
9) Clint Barmes- Was having a monster season and got hurt. Playing in Coors means he should be a great option again.
10) Adrain Beltre- Dont think hell ever hit 50 HRs again but I do think hes a very talented player that will put up solid #s
Sleepers:
1) Brad Wilkerson- Always a good player, now could be a stud in Arlington
2) Danny Haren- Almost as talented as Harden and Zito
3) Mike Gonzalez- I think he is a future stud closer. I expect 30-40 saves this year depending how the Pirates do. Low WHIP
4) Danys Baez- Just in case Gagne isnt fully recovered
5) Josh Towers- Solid pitcher for a solid team.
6) Jason Davis- My deep sleeper to become a closer this year if Wickman falters or gets hurt which I expect. Has closer stuff.
7) Jeremy Hermida- Should put up good offensive #s
8) Chris Duffy- Put up great #s before getting hurt last year.
9) JJ Hardy- Could be a top SS by the end of the year
10) Khalil Greene- Dont forget about this future Stud
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