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agreed, great time to nab Castillo, particularly in Catcher required formats.Castillo's hitting 4/5 in a lineup that's light years better than what Norris will be hitting 6/7 in.
agreed, great time to nab Castillo, particularly in Catcher required formats.Castillo's hitting 4/5 in a lineup that's light years better than what Norris will be hitting 6/7 in.
agreed, great time to nab Castillo, particularly in Catcher required formats.
Even if they have similar numbers at the end of the year, it will be way less frustrating with Estrada.Estrada worth a pickup over Dickey?
Yeah, was leaning Souza, just not in love with his propensity for low average.Personally, I would probably go for souzas upside as a 20-20 guy and hope he can somehow keep the average respectable. I have not paid any attention to him this spring, though, so unsure of his current situation.
is holt guaranteed enough playing time?
I'm not sure what I'm missing here. Seems like he'll get on base, but I don't see a ton of power or speed potential. Like a middle class Adam Eaton if things break right? I'm sure I'm missing something.Max Kepler worth owning in redraft?
Is it for a starter? Or reserve? If the latter I'd add Mazara. Even if it's a short term starter (did you lose someone to the DL?) I'd gamble on Mazara. If he doesn't get enough pt, Choo isn't out too long, or he just doesn't hit then drop him this time next week.One more, am looking to pick up an OF in my points league and am looking at one of...
Brock Holt
Jay Bruce
Steven Souza
Thoughts?
Kepler is, and projects to be, a lot better than Mallex. I get the appeal with Mallex, but check out his ISO above a ball and the falling bb rate once getting to aaa. He may have a better bat than Hamilton, but - can't steal first.I'm not sure what I'm missing here. Seems like he'll get on base, but I don't see a ton of power or speed potential. Like a middle class Adam Eaton if things break right? I'm sure I'm missing something.
I've got Mazara and I'm trying to land Mallex Smith today. Smith might just suck and probably won't be up long even if called up, but he'll steal bases if/when he's in the lineup. Maybe a bunch of them.
I'm thinking about going ahead and pulling the trigger on Brinson now that he's seemingly the next man up after Mazara. Seems to be more power/speed potential there than with Kepler.
Makes sense. This seems like a situation where real baseball and fantasy baseball diverge greatly. Kepler might be a much better player than Smith, but if Mallex can just stay in the lineup (no guarantee, obviously, though being a Braves will help), it's hard to see Kepler being more valuable.Kepler is, and projects to be, a lot better than Mallex. I get the appeal with Mallex, but check out his ISO above a ball and the falling k rate once getting to aaa. He may have a better bat than Hamilton, but - can't steal first.
The last part is where I am. Why would the Braves call him up now? His bat isn't ready and they aren't competing this year. Show some progress with the stick in the minors then get the call in July. You're right in that his speed makes him more interesting in our game than Kepler, but there really is no reason for the Braves to rush him right now.Makes sense. This seems like a situation where real baseball and fantasy baseball diverge greatly. Kepler might be a much better player than Smith, but if Mallex can just stay in the lineup (no guarantee, obviously, though being a Braves will help), it's hard to see Kepler being more valuable.
Smith won't steal a Hamilton number of bases, but the principle seems to be the same. Hamilton is an atrocious hitter that really has no business in MLB. But he's a fantastic fantasy asset.
That said, it really doesn't make any sense for the Braves to bring Smith up right now, even if Inciarte hits the DL or even after the 11 days or whatever are up. But if they are even thinking about it now, you'd think there's a good chance he'll be up by July and the rumors that they are even thinking about it mean that you won't be able to wait much longer to pick him up in a lot of leagues.
Pulled the trigger yesterday...Even if they have similar numbers at the end of the year, it will be way less frustrating with Estrada.
What is the deal on this guytrogg78 said:Never heard of Jeremy Hezelbaker, but it appears he's a hot add so I picked him up.
He's got 2 Hrs and 2 sbs and has been starting for Grichuck.What is the deal on this guy
long term or just a game here and thereHe's got 2 Hrs and 2 sbs and has been starting for Grichuck.
He's started the last 2 games. Grichuck hasn't been hitting. I'm hoping it could be long term, but I'm really just looking to ride the hot steak. I know nothing else about him. Any St Louis homers care to comment?long term or just a game here and there
Dont need info anymore on OFers. Just traded Wainwright (who I think may be done) and Parra for Bruce and Polanco.Here is who I added after going 0-1 this week with a weak team now that Brantley didnt start the season (knew that) and Pollack went down
Picked up Brandon Phillips for Tyler Glasnow (Dont have time to wait for him), Will move Zobrist from 2b to OF
Picked up Mazera for Weiters. Moving Grandal from bench to lineup this week
Picked up B Holt for Buxton (Im officially done with this guy. Three years of waiting and he was -3 this week). Holt eligible at 3B, 2B and OF
Picked up Jimmy Nelson for M Wisler
Contemplating giving Helickson another chance
Whats the deal with Spangenberg. Never heard of him. Can he stay hot. Would you prefer him over Phillips
Sousa still available in my league but not sure I want to have him and Dickerson.
Can you stash him on IR? I wouldn't be using a roster spot on him in a redraft league until he shows a bit more in the big leagues but I'm not big on pitching prospects in general.The WW is pretty thin for my league in pitching... Is Daniel Norris worth a flier since it looks like he could be coming back at the end of April?
What are their other options? I think they gotta give him the gig till thenIs Aledmys Diaz going to get a shot to be the guy at SS until Peralta returns?
He'll certainly get a chance to run with the job if his defense holds up, but I would expect to continue to see Greg Garcia, Jedd Gyorko and (when healthy) Ruben Tejada see time there as well.Annyong said:What are their other options? I think they gotta give him the gig till then
Must be nice to be in a league where Phillips, Mazera, Holt and Nelson were available for pickup.Here is who I added after going 0-1 this week with a weak team now that Brantley didnt start the season (knew that) and Pollack went down
Picked up Brandon Phillips for Tyler Glasnow (Dont have time to wait for him), Will move Zobrist from 2b to OF
Picked up Mazera for Weiters. Moving Grandal from bench to lineup this week
Picked up B Holt for Buxton (Im officially done with this guy. Three years of waiting and he was -3 this week). Holt eligible at 3B, 2B and OF
Picked up Jimmy Nelson for M Wisler
Contemplating giving Helickson another chance
Whats the deal with Spangenberg. Never heard of him. Can he stay hot. Would you prefer him over Phillips
Sousa still available in my league but not sure I want to have him and Dickerson.
Must be nice to be in a league where Phillips, Mazera, Holt and Nelson were available for pickup.
Well that would explain it. Thanks for the information.
12 teams, 21 man rosters.
Top 20-25 prospect, more advanced through the system than a lot of the players ranked above him. Plenty of leagues have minor league slots on their rosters.No way Mazara was drafted in any league. Gallo maybe, but not Mazara.
Must be nice to be in a league where Phillips, Mazera, Holt and Nelson were available for pickup.
Can we keep the douchey league size comments in the Shark Pool? Thanks.Well that would explain it. Thanks for the information.
meh, I personally find them informative and insightful.Can we keep the douchey league size comments in the Shark Pool? Thanks.
He was drafted in my league. Along with Gallo and Brinson.E-Z Glider said:No way Mazara was drafted in any league. Gallo maybe, but not Mazara.
I drafted him (10 team, 35 man roster). Gallo was kept.E-Z Glider said:No way Mazara was drafted in any league. Gallo maybe, but not Mazara.
E-Z Glider said:No way Mazara was drafted in any league. Gallo maybe, but not Mazara.
Mazara and Gallo were both kept in my league.E-Z Glider said:No way Mazara was drafted in any league. Gallo maybe, but not Mazara.
Should've gone without saying that I was talking about re-draft leagues. Not keeper, dynasty or leagues that have minor league roosters.Mazara and Gallo were both kept in my league.
He went undrafted in both the 14-team Cake league and the more competitive 15-team Pie league.