1st pick in a keeper league (1 Viewer)

[shadyridr]

Im in a 15 player, 10 team keeper league. So basically all the good players are gone. I was all set to take David Price with the first pick until I noticed Yovani Gallardo & James Shields were not kept. Who should I take? There are no salaries and you can basically keep a guy forever.

 

[Wrigley]

I'd take Price

 

[Eephus]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

 

[shadyridr]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

 

[Eephus]

If you're making a run this year, Drew, Pence or Price are the top three depending on positional needs.

If you can afford to hold him, Wieters is probably the long term pick.

 

[Bobcat10]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

Weiters is already on Yahoo and they actually rank him 107th. He's not gonna slip by in any Yahoo draft.

 

[shadyridr]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

Weiters is already on Yahoo and they actually rank him 107th. He's not gonna slip by in any Yahoo draft.

In this draft he might. Jay Bruce was listed on Yahoo last year and wasnt drafted. I scooped him up as a FA. I have Martinez at C so Im ok for now there. Im desperate at pitcher and SS.

 

[Eephus]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

Weiters is already on Yahoo and they actually rank him 107th. He's not gonna slip by in any Yahoo draft.

In this draft he might. Jay Bruce was listed on Yahoo last year and wasnt drafted. I scooped him up as a FA. I have Martinez at C so Im ok for now there. Im desperate at pitcher and SS.

If you really need a SS, Stephen Drew is probably top five at his position

 

[Bobcat10]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

Weiters is already on Yahoo and they actually rank him 107th. He's not gonna slip by in any Yahoo draft.

In this draft he might. Jay Bruce was listed on Yahoo last year and wasnt drafted. I scooped him up as a FA. I have Martinez at C so Im ok for now there. Im desperate at pitcher and SS.

If you really need a SS, Stephen Drew is probably top five at his position

Oh yeah. I thought he was talking JD until I just re-read that post.

 

[PIK95]

I'd take Price out of those three, but I'd rather pick a bat if there are any available options.

Highest rated bats available are Jeter, SDrew, Damon, and Pence. So like I said basically all the good players are gone. Matt Weiters might be available if hes listed on Yahoo but I think he could slip especially if he starts the season in the minors.

Weiters is already on Yahoo and they actually rank him 107th. He's not gonna slip by in any Yahoo draft.

In this draft he might. Jay Bruce was listed on Yahoo last year and wasnt drafted. I scooped him up as a FA. I have Martinez at C so Im ok for now there. Im desperate at pitcher and SS.

If you really need a SS, Stephen Drew is probably top five at his position

 

[Pip's Invitation]

If you're structured like a dynasty FF league and can just hold on to your best 15 players forever, take Wieters. Hitters are more reliable than pitchers in the long run. Especially when you factor in position, Wieters is the best hitting prospect to come along in a while.

If you need someone who will help you the most this year, take Drew, Pence, or Shields.

 

[thehornet]

If you're making a run this year, Drew, Pence or Price are the top three depending on positional needs.If you can afford to hold him, Wieters is probably the long term pick.

actually, if you are looking to make a run this year then go with shields or gallardo. both will be bigger factors than price this year. Price might now even start the year in the rotation and even if he does, there will a lot more ups and downs than the other two.

 

[shadyridr]

If you're making a run this year, Drew, Pence or Price are the top three depending on positional needs.If you can afford to hold him, Wieters is probably the long term pick.

actually, if you are looking to make a run this year then go with shields or gallardo. both will be bigger factors than price this year. Price might now even start the year in the rotation and even if he does, there will a lot more ups and downs than the other two.

Id like to win this year but I doubt any of these guys will put me over the top. There are some pretty stacked teams and I just took this team over last year by making sure I got most of the young studs. I was focusing on competing next year. BTW this is a stupid league in that I have the first pick in every round but I guess I wont complain about that too much.Here's my keepers:Víctor Martínez (Cle - C,1B) Justin Morneau (Min - 1B) Brandon Phillips (Cin - 2B) Chris Davis (Tex - 1B,3B) Alfonso Soriano (ChC - LF,CF) Matt Kemp (LAD - CF,RF) Carlos Quentin (CWS - LF,RF) Shane Victorino (Phi - CF,RF) Jay Bruce (Cin - LF,CF,RF) Johnny Cueto (Cin - SP) Zack Greinke (KC - SP,RP) Cole Hamels (Phi - SP) Clayton Kershaw (LAD - SP) Justin Verlander (Det - SP) Max Scherzer (Ari - SP,RP)

 

[thehornet]

If you're making a run this year, Drew, Pence or Price are the top three depending on positional needs.If you can afford to hold him, Wieters is probably the long term pick.

actually, if you are looking to make a run this year then go with shields or gallardo. both will be bigger factors than price this year. Price might now even start the year in the rotation and even if he does, there will a lot more ups and downs than the other two.

Id like to win this year but I doubt any of these guys will put me over the top. There are some pretty stacked teams and I just took this team over last year by making sure I got most of the young studs. I was focusing on competing next year. BTW this is a stupid league in that I have the first pick in every round but I guess I wont complain about that too much.Here's my keepers:Víctor Martínez (Cle - C,1B) Justin Morneau (Min - 1B) Brandon Phillips (Cin - 2B) Chris Davis (Tex - 1B,3B) Alfonso Soriano (ChC - LF,CF) Matt Kemp (LAD - CF,RF) Carlos Quentin (CWS - LF,RF) Shane Victorino (Phi - CF,RF) Jay Bruce (Cin - LF,CF,RF) Johnny Cueto (Cin - SP) Zack Greinke (KC - SP,RP) Cole Hamels (Phi - SP) Clayton Kershaw (LAD - SP) Justin Verlander (Det - SP) Max Scherzer (Ari - SP,RP)

damn you have some nice players and definitely are set up nice for the future. I wouldnt be too worried about this team. Kershaw might have more upsiade than Price, but it is very close. These are 2 of the best pitchers to come out in a long time. You have a nice assortment of young guys in C Davis, Kemp, Quentin, Bruce, Cueto Greinke and Kershaw. Verlander should bounce back, Victorino is perenially underrated, but is very solid. Sherzer is also a young stud prospect. Add in some guys like Morneau, Soriano, Phillips and Hamels who are already established stars....and i really like this team. You need a catcher for the future. Maybe Wieters is the pick. Some scouts think he'll be up within a month or two of the season and he has more upside than any catcher in the league. Yes, this includes Mauer, McCann Soto and Martin. I honestly think that if he doesnt stumble out of the gates when he gets called up, then he COULD possibly be the #1 ranked catchergonig into next years drafts/auctions.eta: We were talking about Shields and Gallardo abovve. Gallardo has more upside, but SHields will be a steadier option. He has turned into a workhorse. You will get 200 innings, 3.50 era, solid whip, 180ks, and 14-16 wins. He isnt going to strikeout a batter per inning. Gallardo on the other hand has more upside and his stuff is live. I see over 200k's if he throws enough innings, but that probably wont happen. His ERA his rookie season was something like 3.67, which is good, but doesnt tell the whole story. He got torched in one game and had 11 earned runs because his dumb ### manager left him in to take the beating. Anyone that knows squat about young pitchers knows that can kill confidence. Anyways, if it werent for that start his era his rookie season would have been around 2.70. Nasty stuff for a rook. He is a highly composed pitcher for a 22 year old.

 

[shadyridr]

I decided to go with Stephen Drew and hope one of Shields, Gallardo, Price, or Wieters drops (I doubt any of the pitchers drop)

 

[Toxic Gatorade]

You added a good young SS to a team that already has youth at the SP position. Even though it would have been nice to add a Yovani Gallardo or David Price to that staff you already have, putting a quality starting SS was the right move. Had you taken Gallardo or Price or even Shields, your dropoff from Drew to ? is probably considerable, especially in a keeper league.

For me........this would have been tough. My choices would have been between Gallardo or Drew..........and probably would have leaned towards the SP. But the bottom line is that you added a good young SS to your squad.

 

[shadyridr]

You added a good young SS to a team that already has youth at the SP position. Even though it would have been nice to add a Yovani Gallardo or David Price to that staff you already have, putting a quality starting SS was the right move. Had you taken Gallardo or Price or even Shields, your dropoff from Drew to ? is probably considerable, especially in a keeper league.For me........this would have been tough. My choices would have been between Gallardo or Drew..........and probably would have leaned towards the SP. But the bottom line is that you added a good young SS to your squad.

Thanks man. I got Drew in the 1st, and just like I expected all 3 of those pitchers were gone in the 2nd so I took Wieters, grabbed Matt Cain in the 3rd

 

[Toxic Gatorade]

And still managed to get Wieters after the Drew pick? Sweeeeeeet.

 

[the moops]

And still managed to get Wieters after the Drew pick? Sweeeeeeet.

Yea, this is pretty sweet.You got arguably the most valuable keeper in the 2nd round.

 

[shadyridr]

Here's my team (10 team league)

C Víctor Martínez (Cle - C,1B)

1B Justin Morneau (Min - 1B)

2B Brandon Phillips (Cin - 2B)

3B Chris Davis (Tex - 1B,3B)

SS Stephen Drew

IF Conor Jackson

LF Carlos Quentin (CWS - LF)

CF Shane Victorino (Phi - CF)

RF Matt Kemp (LAD - CF,RF)

OF Alfonso Soriano (ChC - LF)

UTIL Jay Bruce (Cin - LF,CF,RF)

SP Cole Hamels (Phi - SP)

SP Zack Greinke (KC - SP)

SP Justin Verlander (Det - SP)

RP Heath Bell

RP Mike Gonzalez

P Frank Francisco

P JJ Putz

BN Clayton Kershaw (LAD - SP)

BN Max Scherzer (Ari - SP,RP)

BN Wandy Rodriguez

BN Ubaldo Jimenez

BN Matt Cain

BN Johnny Cueto (Cin - SP)

BN Paul Maholm

BN Travis Snider

BN Elvis Andrus

BN Paul Konerko

BN Matt Wieters

BN Johnny Damon

 

[the moops]

Who were the 9 keepers selected between your picks of Drew and Wieters?

 

[shadyridr]

Who were the 9 keepers selected between your picks of Drew and Wieters?

15 keepers and they appear in post #13

 

[the moops]

Who were the 9 keepers selected between your picks of Drew and Wieters?

15 keepers and they appear in post #13

Isn't this a draft where you selected Drew with the first pick, and miraculously Wieters with your 2nd?Who was drafted between those picks?

 

[shadyridr]

Who were the 9 keepers selected between your picks of Drew and Wieters?

15 keepers and they appear in post #13

Isn't this a draft where you selected Drew with the first pick, and miraculously Wieters with your 2nd?Who was drafted between those picks?

Oh I misunderstood your question1. Stephen Drew Incredible H...2. Jonathan Broxton Jello Shots3. Adam Dunn GRASSHOPPERS4. Ervin Santana Absinthe5. Yovani Gallardo THE GODFATHER6. Howie Kendrick Red Devils7. David Price Harvey Wall-...8. Aubrey Huff Jack Daniels9. Hunter Pence CHOCOLATE MA...10. James Shields alabama slam...11. Matt Wieters

 

[shadyridr]

BTW I inherited this team last year. These were the keepers I inherited:

Orlando Cabrera

Johnny Damon

Ken Griffey

Corey Hart

Derrek Lee

Victor Martinez

Justin Morneau

Brandon Phillips

Alfonso Soriano

Shane Victorino

Joe Borowski

Jeff Francis

Ted Lilly

Brad Penny

Francisco Rodriguez

Carlos Silva

Rafael Soriano

As you can see I did a complete overhaul of the pitching staff. Traded Lee for Hamels, Hart for Verlander. Picked up Cueto, Bruce, Quentin, Scherzer, and Davis during the year as FAs. Traded Sanchez for Kershaw, and drafted Kemp & Grienke last yr.