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2018 Sleepers, Midseason Callups and Breakouts... (1 Viewer)
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Eephus
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He has less than 100 ABs above A ball. He's on the 40 man so he'll probably get a September call up but anything more than that will depend on him proving he's ready by dominating AA/AAA and the White Sox being in contention in July/August.
Eephus
Footballguy
I like Jake Bauers in Tampa. He doesn't have the upside of some of the sexier prospects but he has full years at AA and AAA under his belt. He's almost a sure bet for a call-up once the Super Two deadline passes in early June.
Bauers doesn't have great power but he should be positive in OBP and was 20/23 in SBs last year in AAA. There's not a lot of talent blocking him at the big league level.
Bauers doesn't have great power but he should be positive in OBP and was 20/23 in SBs last year in AAA. There's not a lot of talent blocking him at the big league level.
Eephus
Footballguy
With Martin Prado injured again, Brian Anderson will open the year at 3B for the Marlins. Anderson hit 22 HRs in AA/AAA last year and held his own in a late year callup (.262/.337/.369). This is his age 25 season and he has nothing still to prove in the minors.
He's probably only a deep league option until he proves his power breakout last season is legit. There will be cheap counting stats available in Miami this year.
He's probably only a deep league option until he proves his power breakout last season is legit. There will be cheap counting stats available in Miami this year.
TripItUp
Footballguy
MAC_32
Footballguy
It's digging deep, but I like Aaron Altherr, Franklin Barreto, Andrew Toles, Chris Owings, and Wimer Flores in the end game.
All of them could still open the season as bench players or in the minors, but they all don't have big hurdles in front of them and are 4-5 category contributors with full time work. They're also easy to pull the plug on quickly (or even before the season starts) if they aren't getting playing time. I hate waiting around on guys I know are starting in the minors and would rather speculate on these types.
All of them could still open the season as bench players or in the minors, but they all don't have big hurdles in front of them and are 4-5 category contributors with full time work. They're also easy to pull the plug on quickly (or even before the season starts) if they aren't getting playing time. I hate waiting around on guys I know are starting in the minors and would rather speculate on these types.
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
I'm ready to endorse Blake Swihart in 2 catcher leegs. Post-hype sleeper making the roster and swinging a hot bat. He won't play any catcher, but he's been getting time at 1st, 3rd, and LF too, so lots of opportunities. Not hard to envision him taking AB's from Hanley / Moreland / JBJ. He can most likely be grabbed in the last round (or waiver wire) too.
PS - Eephus' pick of Vogelbach is looking pretty good too. I liked him last year, but wasn't paying much attention after getting burned.
PS - Eephus' pick of Vogelbach is looking pretty good too. I liked him last year, but wasn't paying much attention after getting burned.
HellToupee
Footballguy
Zero chance of actually taking PT away from JBJ. An odd day off from him yes. Moreland and Hanley , sure
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Unlikely, but these are the type of hot taeks that get bumped in July.
Bradley is a flawed batter. If he continues to regress like he did last year, its not out of the question that someone else gets the starts and Bradley becomes the defensive replacement.
Kraft...
Footballguy
I wouldn't put it at 0% more like 10%. They have other options to play CF so I could see them benching JBJ for a stretch if he goes into a prolonged slump. Sox catchers bats are meh at best I could see Swihart getting some time behind the plate, if for no other reason than to show he can still do it to potential trade partners.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Agreed. Had him targeted. Was able to get him in my weekly (pick 155), just missed in my daily. While I would much rather have him in my daily. (In weekly, I can foresee double start weeks lost due to one of those starts being Yankee / Red Sox matchups happening all too frequently) I'm still happy with where I got him.TripItUp said:
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
tremendous info in this thread, but now 1.5 drafts into it, great info in both these, Suarez is a great call
Northern Voice
Footballguy
I like Mike Clevinger a lot this year. Good team, bad division, 10 + K/9.
It appears that based on where he's going, I'm taking yet another ride on the Mike Zunino roller coaster.
Trevor Story seems to be going later than he should too.
Schwarber's been mentioned but he went really late (to me) in my draft tonight.
Jose Martinez seems like he'll find his way to lots of AB's.
Dustin Fowler has the opportunity.
It appears that based on where he's going, I'm taking yet another ride on the Mike Zunino roller coaster.
Trevor Story seems to be going later than he should too.
Schwarber's been mentioned but he went really late (to me) in my draft tonight.
Jose Martinez seems like he'll find his way to lots of AB's.
Dustin Fowler has the opportunity.
MAC_32
Footballguy
When he wasn't jerked around with his spot in the rotation and he found a groove last year he was dominant. Based on the comments out of spring training I suspect he's going to get a couple of months to prove that was no fluke.
Northern Voice said:
I thought I was going to be able to get him cheap in an auction H2H points league that has K's at a premium. I thought wrong. His price went sky high. Word may be out on him but I agree that I think he will be really good this year (especially in a format that favors K's).MAC_32 said:
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Looks like Healy might be ready now after all and Servais said today that the Mariners "acquired Healy to be [the] everyday first baseman." Bad news for the fat kid.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I'm skeptical whenever a player beats the projected clock to return, but especially when it comes to Mets - so I'm doubly worried about Conforto.
Eephus
Footballguy
Rule 5 pick Mike Ford (and Mike Fox) returned to the YankeesMike Ford
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Love Aaron hicks in steal leagues. Possible 30-20 guy if he plays a full season you can get in the 200’s
Eephus
Footballguy
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
MAC_32
Footballguy
I'm guessing they kept Sogard then? He probably fits their roster better and like you said, Broxton will play in AAA. He wouldn't in the show.
rodg12
Footballguy
Breakout/sleeper guys I targeted and ended up with multiple shares of...
C - Mike Zunino (specifically OBP leagues)
1B - Josh Bell
2B - Yoan Moncada or Brandon Drury
3B - Nick Castellanos or Matt Chapman
SS - Ended up with Andrus here a lot. Not really a breakout, but continuation. I like Amed Rosario here too.
OF - Gregory Polanco, Max Kepler, Randall Grichuk, Mikie Mahtook
P - Jon Gray, Dylan Bundy, Jordan Montgomery
C - Mike Zunino (specifically OBP leagues)
1B - Josh Bell
2B - Yoan Moncada or Brandon Drury
3B - Nick Castellanos or Matt Chapman
SS - Ended up with Andrus here a lot. Not really a breakout, but continuation. I like Amed Rosario here too.
OF - Gregory Polanco, Max Kepler, Randall Grichuk, Mikie Mahtook
P - Jon Gray, Dylan Bundy, Jordan Montgomery
MAC_32
Footballguy
HellToupee
Footballguy
Colin Moran will be the biggest surprise this season. I’m all in.
to quote Brick Top
“if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not.”
to quote Brick Top
“if I throw a dog a bone, I don't want to know if it tastes good or not.”
cosjobs
Footballguy
agree on Moran. Definitely worth a shot
Josh Reddick still avail all over the place, double digit steals and HR along with great Avg and counting stats
Long longshots pretty much available everywhere
Vinnie Vasquez - stranger things happen
Santander OF - he's starting and that's where it starts. His bat showed some life in AAA and he did not embarass with last year's callup
Jorge Soler - forget his stats and look at his pedigree in a fresh start
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HellToupee
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Don Quixote
Footballguy
With Suarez going down, it seems like the Reds aren't bringing up Senzel just yet. Think it's just the few days for the extra year, or they still want him to play 2B?
MAC_32
Footballguy
It might be both. Reading too much into 10 days of baseball is usually a fool's errand, but in this team's case? Probably not. They were projected to be awful and look like they may be even worse. Whatever the thought process behind today's move, they aren't playing for this year. And Jose Peraza sporting a sweet 200/200/200 triple slash with a 28% K would have me burying my head in my face if I were a Reds fan. Small sample? Sure, but it's making 2017 look a lot more believable than 2016. Senzel may be up next week, but it could be to start along side Blandino while moving Peraza to the bench.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I'm usually a collar tugger when it comes to high K:BB guys, but I think the adjustments he made this offseason have some validity. Are they going to play him though? They've got some lefties coming up this week, so Joyce may ride the bench but two of them are in the NL putting Davis out there instead of (possibly) Barreto.
cheese
Footballguy
Edit: Senzel moved to 3b in Louisville lineup today Looks like he will be up soon for Suarez never mind what I wrote below
It could be until super 2 imo. I have no idea why 2b and not SS considering Scooter is cheap and they usually bat him cleanup (first yesterday). He’s obviously one of the best hitters on this sorry team and I don’t know what even makes Peraza a major leaguer.
They might as well wait though. The GM admitted (for a 4th straight year) that they aren’t playing for 2018.
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Northern Voice
Footballguy
Profar's never giving Odor 2B back, right?
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Northern Voice
Footballguy
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Hyperextended elbow. Hopefully not too bad.
Very bad timing too. He seemed like he was about to get red hot and Eaton's going on the DL.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Nick Pivetta looks legit to me. Canada building up that WBC rotation.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Northern Voice
Footballguy
I have him in 3 leagues but haven't had the guts to actually start him yet, that should probably change.I dumped him after one start because I didn't want to deal with Kapler
Eephus
Footballguy
SPs are fully stretched out now so Philadelphia's pitch counts are increasing. Nola threw 103 today crusing though 8IP but Ben Lively also threw 100 yesterday with less success.I have him in 3 leagues but haven't had the guts to actually start him yet, that should probably change.I dumped him after one start because I didn't want to deal with Kapler
The jury is out on whether Kapler's pitching usage is really going to differ from the rest of the league. I wouldn't consider that as a factor unless it becomes one. Pivetta will get favorable matchups in the NL East. If you aren't going to stream him against Miami, he's just taking up a roster slot.
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
Ironic if he ends up being the best of all the Philly dump-trade acquisitions (acquired for Papelbon).
For Giles they got Vince Vazquez and Mark Appel
For Hamels they got Jorge Alfaro, Jake Thompson, and Nick Williams
(thought Alfaro is growing on me).
