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[Gonzo Stokes]

Guys super sleeper alert!Ty WiggingtonYep i said it, the guy is eligible in every position other than P and C and SS and he can hit 25+ dingers

Projected to bat clean-up, as well. In my league, though, he went in the 15th round. Maybe you were 'that guy'.

 

[guru_007]

Sleeper - Akinori Otsuka

Gaqne already on the DL. I'd expect o/u on days Gagne spends on DL to be about 125 this year.

 

[Mrs. Sacamano]

Guys super sleeper alert!Ty WiggingtonYep i said it, the guy is eligible in every position other than P and C and SS and he can hit 25+ dingers

This guy 'gets it'.

 

[biggamer3]

Guys super sleeper alert!Ty WiggingtonYep i said it, the guy is eligible in every position other than P and C and SS and he can hit 25+ dingers

Projected to bat clean-up, as well. In my league, though, he went in the 15th round. Maybe you were 'that guy'.

Nope, got him in the 21st, 250 overall

 

[commisholio]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

 

[Mrs. Sacamano]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

 

[Gambino]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

When asked why he planned to retire, Durham responded "mainly because I'm the suck..."

 

[commisholio]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

About the same as last year. He seems to have finally figured out how to take care of his legs - he's actually been pretty darn durable the last 2 years, and he's probably the Giants' second best hitter (says more about the Giants' lineup than it does about Durham). Everything I read so far suggests that he will in fact be the clean-up hitter; even if he's not and Bonds bats 4th, I expect him to bat either 3rd or 5th.

 

[Jim11]

One name and one name only....

RAY DURHAM

He's probably being selected as the 10th 2B off the boards, but you tell me - how many 2B will hit 25 HR and drive in 95 RBI this year? Yet that's exactly what Durham did last season and this year? This year, he's batting clean-up behind a fella named Barry Bonds, who will bat 3rd so he appears in every 1st inning this summer. Botchy's new plan of attack for the Giants...

SCOOP HIM!

Durham only had 93 RBI last year...

Plus before his steroid year, his career highs was 20 HR (the only other time over 20) and 75 RBI...

And he also hit 26 HR last year...why didn't you correct me there, sweetie?

And did he also bat clean up in any of those years? Hmmm?

Durham is a great sleeper pick this year and you know it.

He's on my do not draft list.

I guess you guys just don't like winning.

Let's list all 2B who hit more than 26 HR last year....ready......GO!!!

Ray Durham

Chase Utley...

but good luck getting him in round 16 or so....

How are you confused, my love? Utley is a first round draft pick in fantasy. Durham is going in rounds 15 and up. There are only 3 guys who play 2B with 26HR ability. Utley, Durham and Uggla going off last years numbers. Of the two, Durham is the best value.

Look, I don't care if people think he roided up last year, I really don't. Until he gets busted with a needle hanging out of his fanny, I don't give a tinker's dam. For those who don't think he's batting clean up for the Giants, you aren't very informed.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday what many have speculated: Barry Bonds will be his No. 3 hitter this season. Considering the way Bonds tortured Bochy's Padres for years, Bochy probably knows best. Ray Durham is expected to be the cleanup hitter, and the Giants' official Web site speculates that Dave Roberts and Omar Vizquel are just about certain to occupy the top two spots. Durham was exceedingly valuable hitting in front of Bonds last year, so maybe that gives Vizquel a power pop this year.

Now, who knows more about baseball? You nerds or Bruce Bochy? Why would Bochy bat Durham cleanup if he thought he sucked as bad as you people do? Huh?

Fantasy sports is not unlike the stock market. I will buy stocks if and only when everybody in the world hates them. Until then, I'll short the ones everybody over hypes. That's why I win. That's why I'm WINNNNING!!!! in life.

Confused because your post made no sense. Not sure what Utley has to do with Durham other than one has upside and the other has nothing but downside. If you think Utley is overhyped you are grossly mistaken.

As far as Durham, I'll let the fantasy n00bs draft him this year.

I'll be one of those "n00bs". I got Durham in the end game last year for $1...and I'm keeping him.

Two words of advice to maximize that $1.....

SELL HIGH

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours.

If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

 

[Gambino]

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours. If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

A guy in my league says he's going to win the triple crown. Of course, this guy is pretty dumb.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

One name and one name only....

RAY DURHAM

He's probably being selected as the 10th 2B off the boards, but you tell me - how many 2B will hit 25 HR and drive in 95 RBI this year? Yet that's exactly what Durham did last season and this year? This year, he's batting clean-up behind a fella named Barry Bonds, who will bat 3rd so he appears in every 1st inning this summer. Botchy's new plan of attack for the Giants...

SCOOP HIM!

Durham only had 93 RBI last year...

Plus before his steroid year, his career highs was 20 HR (the only other time over 20) and 75 RBI...

And he also hit 26 HR last year...why didn't you correct me there, sweetie?

And did he also bat clean up in any of those years? Hmmm?

Durham is a great sleeper pick this year and you know it.

He's on my do not draft list.

I guess you guys just don't like winning.

Let's list all 2B who hit more than 26 HR last year....ready......GO!!!

Ray Durham

Chase Utley...

but good luck getting him in round 16 or so....

How are you confused, my love? Utley is a first round draft pick in fantasy. Durham is going in rounds 15 and up. There are only 3 guys who play 2B with 26HR ability. Utley, Durham and Uggla going off last years numbers. Of the two, Durham is the best value.

Look, I don't care if people think he roided up last year, I really don't. Until he gets busted with a needle hanging out of his fanny, I don't give a tinker's dam. For those who don't think he's batting clean up for the Giants, you aren't very informed.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday what many have speculated: Barry Bonds will be his No. 3 hitter this season. Considering the way Bonds tortured Bochy's Padres for years, Bochy probably knows best. Ray Durham is expected to be the cleanup hitter, and the Giants' official Web site speculates that Dave Roberts and Omar Vizquel are just about certain to occupy the top two spots. Durham was exceedingly valuable hitting in front of Bonds last year, so maybe that gives Vizquel a power pop this year.

Now, who knows more about baseball? You nerds or Bruce Bochy? Why would Bochy bat Durham cleanup if he thought he sucked as bad as you people do? Huh?

Fantasy sports is not unlike the stock market. I will buy stocks if and only when everybody in the world hates them. Until then, I'll short the ones everybody over hypes. That's why I win. That's why I'm WINNNNING!!!! in life.

Confused because your post made no sense. Not sure what Utley has to do with Durham other than one has upside and the other has nothing but downside. If you think Utley is overhyped you are grossly mistaken.

As far as Durham, I'll let the fantasy n00bs draft him this year.

I'll be one of those "n00bs". I got Durham in the end game last year for $1...and I'm keeping him.

Two words of advice to maximize that $1.....

SELL HIGH

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours.

If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

I've met Shandler. Glad he has Durham valued at $20. If I owned Durham for a $1 I'd be trying to trade him prior to our auction to someone that thought he'd be worth $20 this year. He's valued to high based on last season and I feel he will regress back to his numbers from 2004 and 2005 or worse. The guy hasn't been able to get more than 500 ABs since 2001.

 

[guru_007]

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours. If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

A guy in my league says he's going to win the triple crown. Of course, this guy is pretty dumb.

Pretty sure the Shandler value is for '96, not '06.

 

[Jim11]

One name and one name only....

RAY DURHAM

He's probably being selected as the 10th 2B off the boards, but you tell me - how many 2B will hit 25 HR and drive in 95 RBI this year? Yet that's exactly what Durham did last season and this year? This year, he's batting clean-up behind a fella named Barry Bonds, who will bat 3rd so he appears in every 1st inning this summer. Botchy's new plan of attack for the Giants...

SCOOP HIM!

Durham only had 93 RBI last year...

Plus before his steroid year, his career highs was 20 HR (the only other time over 20) and 75 RBI...

And he also hit 26 HR last year...why didn't you correct me there, sweetie?

And did he also bat clean up in any of those years? Hmmm?

Durham is a great sleeper pick this year and you know it.

He's on my do not draft list.

I guess you guys just don't like winning.

Let's list all 2B who hit more than 26 HR last year....ready......GO!!!

Ray Durham

Chase Utley...

but good luck getting him in round 16 or so....

How are you confused, my love? Utley is a first round draft pick in fantasy. Durham is going in rounds 15 and up. There are only 3 guys who play 2B with 26HR ability. Utley, Durham and Uggla going off last years numbers. Of the two, Durham is the best value.

Look, I don't care if people think he roided up last year, I really don't. Until he gets busted with a needle hanging out of his fanny, I don't give a tinker's dam. For those who don't think he's batting clean up for the Giants, you aren't very informed.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday what many have speculated: Barry Bonds will be his No. 3 hitter this season. Considering the way Bonds tortured Bochy's Padres for years, Bochy probably knows best. Ray Durham is expected to be the cleanup hitter, and the Giants' official Web site speculates that Dave Roberts and Omar Vizquel are just about certain to occupy the top two spots. Durham was exceedingly valuable hitting in front of Bonds last year, so maybe that gives Vizquel a power pop this year.

Now, who knows more about baseball? You nerds or Bruce Bochy? Why would Bochy bat Durham cleanup if he thought he sucked as bad as you people do? Huh?

Fantasy sports is not unlike the stock market. I will buy stocks if and only when everybody in the world hates them. Until then, I'll short the ones everybody over hypes. That's why I win. That's why I'm WINNNNING!!!! in life.

Confused because your post made no sense. Not sure what Utley has to do with Durham other than one has upside and the other has nothing but downside. If you think Utley is overhyped you are grossly mistaken.

As far as Durham, I'll let the fantasy n00bs draft him this year.

I'll be one of those "n00bs". I got Durham in the end game last year for $1...and I'm keeping him.

Two words of advice to maximize that $1.....

SELL HIGH

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours.

If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

I've met Shandler. Glad he has Durham valued at $20. If I owned Durham for a $1 I'd be trying to trade him prior to our auction to someone that thought he'd be worth $20 this year. He's valued to high based on last season and I feel he will regress back to his numbers from 2004 and 2005 or worse. The guy hasn't been able to get more than 500 ABs since 2001.

Are you really saying that you don't think he will earn over $1 this season?

Even if he only manages his 2005/06 numbers, that would be worth well over $1. Did I mention my league is N.L. only?

Even if he does regress back to 2005/06, he

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

One name and one name only....

RAY DURHAM

He's probably being selected as the 10th 2B off the boards, but you tell me - how many 2B will hit 25 HR and drive in 95 RBI this year? Yet that's exactly what Durham did last season and this year? This year, he's batting clean-up behind a fella named Barry Bonds, who will bat 3rd so he appears in every 1st inning this summer. Botchy's new plan of attack for the Giants...

SCOOP HIM!

Durham only had 93 RBI last year...

Plus before his steroid year, his career highs was 20 HR (the only other time over 20) and 75 RBI...

And he also hit 26 HR last year...why didn't you correct me there, sweetie?

And did he also bat clean up in any of those years? Hmmm?

Durham is a great sleeper pick this year and you know it.

He's on my do not draft list.

I guess you guys just don't like winning.

Let's list all 2B who hit more than 26 HR last year....ready......GO!!!

Ray Durham

Chase Utley...

but good luck getting him in round 16 or so....

How are you confused, my love? Utley is a first round draft pick in fantasy. Durham is going in rounds 15 and up. There are only 3 guys who play 2B with 26HR ability. Utley, Durham and Uggla going off last years numbers. Of the two, Durham is the best value.

Look, I don't care if people think he roided up last year, I really don't. Until he gets busted with a needle hanging out of his fanny, I don't give a tinker's dam. For those who don't think he's batting clean up for the Giants, you aren't very informed.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday what many have speculated: Barry Bonds will be his No. 3 hitter this season. Considering the way Bonds tortured Bochy's Padres for years, Bochy probably knows best. Ray Durham is expected to be the cleanup hitter, and the Giants' official Web site speculates that Dave Roberts and Omar Vizquel are just about certain to occupy the top two spots. Durham was exceedingly valuable hitting in front of Bonds last year, so maybe that gives Vizquel a power pop this year.

Now, who knows more about baseball? You nerds or Bruce Bochy? Why would Bochy bat Durham cleanup if he thought he sucked as bad as you people do? Huh?

Fantasy sports is not unlike the stock market. I will buy stocks if and only when everybody in the world hates them. Until then, I'll short the ones everybody over hypes. That's why I win. That's why I'm WINNNNING!!!! in life.

Confused because your post made no sense. Not sure what Utley has to do with Durham other than one has upside and the other has nothing but downside. If you think Utley is overhyped you are grossly mistaken.

As far as Durham, I'll let the fantasy n00bs draft him this year.

I'll be one of those "n00bs". I got Durham in the end game last year for $1...and I'm keeping him.

Two words of advice to maximize that $1.....

SELL HIGH

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours.

If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

I've met Shandler. Glad he has Durham valued at $20. If I owned Durham for a $1 I'd be trying to trade him prior to our auction to someone that thought he'd be worth $20 this year. He's valued to high based on last season and I feel he will regress back to his numbers from 2004 and 2005 or worse. The guy hasn't been able to get more than 500 ABs since 2001.

Are you really saying that you don't think he will earn over $1 this season?

Even if he only manages his 2005/06 numbers, that would be worth well over $1. Did I mention my league is N.L. only?

Even if he does regress back to 2005/06, he

I never said he wouldn't earn more than $1 this season and that's not what I'm saying.

My point is Durham is a great example of a player to sell high. Especially if you can trade him to another team and they keep that $1 salary prior to your auction(if you haven't had it yet). I just don't believe he will duplicate last season. I'd rather try and shop that $1 player for someone I had more faith in.

 

[Michael Brown]

My advice:

Be the last one in your league to take a starting catcher. Mauer, Martinez, McCann are all going WAAAAAY too early for the actual production they'll give you. And guys like Ramon Hernandez, Posada, Piazza, while very good, are going in the same areas that a lot of quality SP and OF are going...give me an OF who's a lock for 25 HR and 95 RBI with a .300 BA over a "better than average" catcher. Wait til everyone has one, then take Paulino, Estrada, Pierzynski, etc.

Some sleepers:

People still aren't on board with Michael Cuddyer yet. He's legit.

Ian Kinsler will become Michael Young.

Don't laugh, but Kaz Matsui was awesome in Coors last year.

Wes Helms is a solid hitter in a small ballpark and a very good lineup.

Eschew guys like Corey Patterson and Chone Figgins early on...then take Chris Duffy late. 40+ steals.

Jason Kubel is healthy and has a regular DH gig to himself...could be looking at Morneau-lite type stats.

Dustin Hermanson - have read in a few places that the Reds want him to close. Certainly better than Stanton/Weathers.

King Felix, Harden, Chris Young, Dice-K, Tim Hudson, Anthony Reyes, will all significantly outperform their ADP. Randy Johnson will be outstanding out of the Bronx and with a fixed back. I don't think people realize just how much pain he pitched through the past 2 seasons.

Also agreed on Tulowitzki, J.Hamilton, R.Hill, Bonser, and Loewen.

 

[Michael Brown]

One name and one name only....

RAY DURHAM

He's probably being selected as the 10th 2B off the boards, but you tell me - how many 2B will hit 25 HR and drive in 95 RBI this year? Yet that's exactly what Durham did last season and this year? This year, he's batting clean-up behind a fella named Barry Bonds, who will bat 3rd so he appears in every 1st inning this summer. Botchy's new plan of attack for the Giants...

SCOOP HIM!

Durham only had 93 RBI last year...

Plus before his steroid year, his career highs was 20 HR (the only other time over 20) and 75 RBI...

And he also hit 26 HR last year...why didn't you correct me there, sweetie?

And did he also bat clean up in any of those years? Hmmm?

Durham is a great sleeper pick this year and you know it.

He's on my do not draft list.

I guess you guys just don't like winning.

Let's list all 2B who hit more than 26 HR last year....ready......GO!!!

Ray Durham

Chase Utley...

but good luck getting him in round 16 or so....

How are you confused, my love? Utley is a first round draft pick in fantasy. Durham is going in rounds 15 and up. There are only 3 guys who play 2B with 26HR ability. Utley, Durham and Uggla going off last years numbers. Of the two, Durham is the best value.

Look, I don't care if people think he roided up last year, I really don't. Until he gets busted with a needle hanging out of his fanny, I don't give a tinker's dam. For those who don't think he's batting clean up for the Giants, you aren't very informed.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Saturday what many have speculated: Barry Bonds will be his No. 3 hitter this season. Considering the way Bonds tortured Bochy's Padres for years, Bochy probably knows best. Ray Durham is expected to be the cleanup hitter, and the Giants' official Web site speculates that Dave Roberts and Omar Vizquel are just about certain to occupy the top two spots. Durham was exceedingly valuable hitting in front of Bonds last year, so maybe that gives Vizquel a power pop this year.

Now, who knows more about baseball? You nerds or Bruce Bochy? Why would Bochy bat Durham cleanup if he thought he sucked as bad as you people do? Huh?

Fantasy sports is not unlike the stock market. I will buy stocks if and only when everybody in the world hates them. Until then, I'll short the ones everybody over hypes. That's why I win. That's why I'm WINNNNING!!!! in life.

Confused because your post made no sense. Not sure what Utley has to do with Durham other than one has upside and the other has nothing but downside. If you think Utley is overhyped you are grossly mistaken.

As far as Durham, I'll let the fantasy n00bs draft him this year.

I'll be one of those "n00bs". I got Durham in the end game last year for $1...and I'm keeping him.

Two words of advice to maximize that $1.....

SELL HIGH

Ever hear of a fellow name Ron Shandler? He's got Durham valued at $20 and, no offense, but I'll go with his opinion over yours.

If Durham gets me 1/2 that, he's worth keeping for a buck.

I've met Shandler. Glad he has Durham valued at $20. If I owned Durham for a $1 I'd be trying to trade him prior to our auction to someone that thought he'd be worth $20 this year. He's valued to high based on last season and I feel he will regress back to his numbers from 2004 and 2005 or worse. The guy hasn't been able to get more than 500 ABs since 2001.

Are you really saying that you don't think he will earn over $1 this season?

Even if he only manages his 2005/06 numbers, that would be worth well over $1. Did I mention my league is N.L. only?

Even if he does regress back to 2005/06, he

I never said he wouldn't earn more than $1 this season and that's not what I'm saying.

My point is Durham is a great example of a player to sell high. Especially if you can trade him to another team and they keep that $1 salary prior to your auction(if you haven't had it yet). I'm just don't believe he will duplicate last season. I'd rather try and shop that $1 player for someone I had more faith in.

He'll exceed the $1 value, but do you really want to pay $1 to tie up a roster spot on a guy who will in all likelihood bat .275 with 15 HR and 65 RBI with no speed, when you could probably trade him straight up for someone with actual upside to an unsuspecting owner?

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

Corey Hart OF Brew Crew

 

[Limp Ditka]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

About the same as last year. He seems to have finally figured out how to take care of his legs - he's actually been pretty darn durable the last 2 years, and he's probably the Giants' second best hitter (says more about the Giants' lineup than it does about Durham). Everything I read so far suggests that he will in fact be the clean-up hitter; even if he's not and Bonds bats 4th, I expect him to bat either 3rd or 5th.

Having around 500 ABs the last two years does not qualify as durable.

 

[Tough As Nails]

My advice:

Be the last one in your league to take a starting catcher. Mauer, Martinez, McCann are all going WAAAAAY too early for the actual production they'll give you. And guys like Ramon Hernandez, Posada, Piazza, while very good, are going in the same areas that a lot of quality SP and OF are going...give me an OF who's a lock for 25 HR and 95 RBI with a .300 BA over a "better than average" catcher. Wait til everyone has one, then take Paulino, Estrada, Pierzynski, etc.

Some sleepers:

People still aren't on board with Michael Cuddyer yet. He's legit.

Ian Kinsler will become Michael Young.

Don't laugh, but Kaz Matsui was awesome in Coors last year.

Wes Helms is a solid hitter in a small ballpark and a very good lineup.

Eschew guys like Corey Patterson and Chone Figgins early on...then take Chris Duffy late. 40+ steals.

Jason Kubel is healthy and has a regular DH gig to himself...could be looking at Morneau-lite type stats.

Dustin Hermanson - have read in a few places that the Reds want him to close. Certainly better than Stanton/Weathers.

King Felix, Harden, Chris Young, Dice-K, Tim Hudson, Anthony Reyes, will all significantly outperform their ADP. Randy Johnson will be outstanding out of the Bronx and with a fixed back. I don't think people realize just how much pain he pitched through the past 2 seasons.

Also agreed on Tulowitzki, J.Hamilton, R.Hill, Bonser, and Loewen.

This guy is really smart. Really.

 

[guru_007]

My advice:

Be the last one in your league to take a starting catcher. Mauer, Martinez, McCann are all going WAAAAAY too early for the actual production they'll give you. And guys like Ramon Hernandez, Posada, Piazza, while very good, are going in the same areas that a lot of quality SP and OF are going...give me an OF who's a lock for 25 HR and 95 RBI with a .300 BA over a "better than average" catcher. Wait til everyone has one, then take Paulino, Estrada, Pierzynski, etc.

Some sleepers:

People still aren't on board with Michael Cuddyer yet. He's legit.

Ian Kinsler will become Michael Young.

Don't laugh, but Kaz Matsui was awesome in Coors last year.

Wes Helms is a solid hitter in a small ballpark and a very good lineup.

Eschew guys like Corey Patterson and Chone Figgins early on...then take Chris Duffy late. 40+ steals.

Jason Kubel is healthy and has a regular DH gig to himself...could be looking at Morneau-lite type stats.

Dustin Hermanson - have read in a few places that the Reds want him to close. Certainly better than Stanton/Weathers.

King Felix, Harden, Chris Young, Dice-K, Tim Hudson, Anthony Reyes, will all significantly outperform their ADP. Randy Johnson will be outstanding out of the Bronx and with a fixed back. I don't think people realize just how much pain he pitched through the past 2 seasons.

Also agreed on Tulowitzki, J.Hamilton, R.Hill, Bonser, and Loewen.

This guy is really smart. Really.

this one.FWIW, I totally disagree with every non-starting pitching comment.

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

 

[guru_007]

Kip Wells

Disagree. I have it on pretty good authority that he's struggling with injuries again. I would avoid him. Even if healthy, his ERA is going to be around 5. Pitching for a contender might net him 15 wins to go along with that 4.85 ERA (best case). Predicting more than 24 starts for him is a stretch too...

Kip Wells struck out seven while allowing two runs -- one earned -- in 6 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Thursday.Wells ends the spring with a 1.16 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings. If he's hurt, I want what he has.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Anthony Reyes, will all significantly outperform their ADP.

Don't know where they're going relative to each other, but I prefer Wainwright to Reyes. The only thing that kept AW out of the Cards' rotation this long was a lack of confidence and control. He showed a lot of both last season as a closer, and even if Izzy fails, I'm not sure they'd yank him from the rotation. I fully expect him to be their #2 behind Carp this year.

 

[Furious Gusto]

I never said he wouldn't earn more than $1 this season and that's not what I'm saying.My point is Durham is a great example of a player to sell high. Especially if you can trade him to another team and they keep that $1 salary prior to your auction(if you haven't had it yet). I just don't believe he will duplicate last season. I'd rather try and shop that $1 player for someone I had more faith in.

Let's take auction out of the equation here. Durham is a sleeper due to the fact that he's being selected in the middle late rounds of drafts and around the 10th 2B off the boards. He could significantly out produce his ADP, which is the very definition of 'sleeper'.His manager thinks he can handle the Clean Up duties and his club gave him a 2 year contract. Here's a hint - these guys forget more about baseball in a day than you'll ever know in your life.The. End.

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Yep so much better that he doesn't even play.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Kip Wells

Disagree. I have it on pretty good authority that he's struggling with injuries again. I would avoid him. Even if healthy, his ERA is going to be around 5. Pitching for a contender might net him 15 wins to go along with that 4.85 ERA (best case). Predicting more than 24 starts for him is a stretch too...

Kip Wells struck out seven while allowing two runs -- one earned -- in 6 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Thursday.Wells ends the spring with a 1.16 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings. If he's hurt, I want what he has.

TANAC isn't talking out of his ### about this. There's substance there. If he's wrong, what have you lost? If he's right, you side-step grabbing damaged goods.

 

[guru_007]

Kip Wells

Disagree. I have it on pretty good authority that he's struggling with injuries again. I would avoid him. Even if healthy, his ERA is going to be around 5. Pitching for a contender might net him 15 wins to go along with that 4.85 ERA (best case). Predicting more than 24 starts for him is a stretch too...

Kip Wells struck out seven while allowing two runs -- one earned -- in 6 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Thursday.Wells ends the spring with a 1.16 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings. If he's hurt, I want what he has.

TANAC isn't talking out of his ### about this. There's substance there. If he's wrong, what have you lost? If he's right, you side-step grabbing damaged goods.

I already drafted him

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

I never said he wouldn't earn more than $1 this season and that's not what I'm saying.My point is Durham is a great example of a player to sell high. Especially if you can trade him to another team and they keep that $1 salary prior to your auction(if you haven't had it yet). I just don't believe he will duplicate last season. I'd rather try and shop that $1 player for someone I had more faith in.

Let's take auction out of the equation here. Durham is a sleeper due to the fact that he's being selected in the middle late rounds of drafts and around the 10th 2B off the boards. He could significantly out produce his ADP, which is the very definition of 'sleeper'.His manager thinks he can handle the Clean Up duties and his club gave him a 2 year contract. Here's a hint - these guys forget more about baseball in a day than you'll ever know in your life.The. End.

This coming from the guy that likes Doumit over Paulino.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Kip Wells

Disagree. I have it on pretty good authority that he's struggling with injuries again. I would avoid him. Even if healthy, his ERA is going to be around 5. Pitching for a contender might net him 15 wins to go along with that 4.85 ERA (best case). Predicting more than 24 starts for him is a stretch too...

Kip Wells struck out seven while allowing two runs -- one earned -- in 6 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Thursday.Wells ends the spring with a 1.16 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings. If he's hurt, I want what he has.

TANAC isn't talking out of his ### about this. There's substance there. If he's wrong, what have you lost? If he's right, you side-step grabbing damaged goods.

I already drafted him

Just because a guy is having issues doesn't mean something will come of it. But with his history, I'd consider looking trade while he's coming off the great start.

 

[Jim11]

<<He'll exceed the $1 value, but do you really want to pay $1 to tie up a roster spot on a guy who will in all <<likelihood bat .275 with 15 HR and 65 RBI

In an NL only league, with only 3 keepers, yes, I do. Utley is the only 2nd baseman head & shoulders above Durham in the NL. I'd take Kent over Durham as well.

But, will Sanchez come close to what he did last year? Will Weeks and/or Hudson realize their potential? Will M. Giles have a good year? K. Matsui? All these guys will command a higher salary, with no guarantee that they'll be of any more value than Durham.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

 

[commisholio]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

About the same as last year. He seems to have finally figured out how to take care of his legs - he's actually been pretty darn durable the last 2 years, and he's probably the Giants' second best hitter (says more about the Giants' lineup than it does about Durham). Everything I read so far suggests that he will in fact be the clean-up hitter; even if he's not and Bonds bats 4th, I expect him to bat either 3rd or 5th.

Having around 500 ABs the last two years does not qualify as durable.

I don't recall him going on the DL as frequently in 2005 and 2006 as he did in 2004 and previous, that's all I meant. He is an older player and will take more days off than a younger player. I would be shocked if Ray didn't end up with 20+ HR and 80+ RBI this year. What do I know, though, I'm a homer and I don't even play fantasy baseball. Feel free to discount my opinion.

 

[bucs4life_99]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

HR's by themselve are a pretty weak argument when you're trying to prove who's the better player. And Paulino is locked in as the starting catcher this year, so Doumit will be seeing even less playing time than last year.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Adam Wainwright, P, StL. Moving from bullpen to starter. Been lights out in spring training.Garrett Anderson, OF, LAA. Plagued by injuries the past couple of years. Finally healthy Boof Bonser, P, Minn. Deep sleeper candidate here. Should draft him based on name aloneJorge Julio, RP, Fla. Recently traded, becomes the closer. Might slip past some uniformed owners. Anibal Sanchez, P, Fla. Pitched brillantly towards the end of last year but still rated low on Yahoo!Willy Taveras, OF, Col. Moving to Colorado from Houston should help his numbers. Rich Aurilia, SF. Moves into the full-time 1B in SF. Valuable because he is eligible for many positions. Ryan Freel, OF, Cin. Oft-injured. If he can stay healthy, he could steal 50 bases. Also elligible for many positions raises his value. John Patterson, SP, Washington. Coming back from injury-pplagued 2006. Pitched well in 2005. Somewhat limited because he pitches for Washington.

HAven't read the whole thread, but this Giants homer expects Aurilia to platoon at 1B with Ryan Klesko. He might steal some ABs from Feliz at 3rd, but I don't expect him to be a full-time every day player.

And what is this Giant's homer's outlook for Mr. Ray Durham?

About the same as last year. He seems to have finally figured out how to take care of his legs - he's actually been pretty darn durable the last 2 years, and he's probably the Giants' second best hitter (says more about the Giants' lineup than it does about Durham). Everything I read so far suggests that he will in fact be the clean-up hitter; even if he's not and Bonds bats 4th, I expect him to bat either 3rd or 5th.

Having around 500 ABs the last two years does not qualify as durable.

I don't recall him going on the DL as frequently in 2005 and 2006 as he did in 2004 and previous, that's all I meant. He is an older player and will take more days off than a younger player. I would be shocked if Ray didn't end up with 20+ HR and 80+ RBI this year. What do I know, though, I'm a homer and I don't even play fantasy baseball. Feel free to discount my opinion.

I value your opinion, citizen. Smart people agree with you.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

HR's by themselve are a pretty weak argument when you're trying to prove who's the better player. And Paulino is locked in as the starting catcher this year, so Doumit will be seeing even less playing time than last year.

Maybe, but when I go for catcher, I'm looking for power and decent OBP. I mean, what else are you expecting? They are catchers. They won't steal you any bases and if they can't hit over the fence, what's the use?Doumit will be palying OF some this year. The kid has power, that's not up for debate. If he can qualify at Catcher yet play most of his games in the OF, doesn't that make him at least an interesting topic? Perhaps in the mold of Josh Willingham circa 2005?

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

Wow. Real mature, sport.I'll answer for you. They both hit 6 HR last year, though Doumit didn't need 460 AB to do it. He's got more power than Paulino. Bottom line.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

HR's by themselve are a pretty weak argument when you're trying to prove who's the better player. And Paulino is locked in as the starting catcher this year, so Doumit will be seeing even less playing time than last year.

Maybe, but when I go for catcher, I'm looking for power and decent OBP. I mean, what else are you expecting? They are catchers. They won't steal you any bases and if they can't hit over the fence, what's the use?Doumit will be palying OF some this year. The kid has power, that's not up for debate. If he can qualify at Catcher yet play most of his games in the OF, doesn't that make him at least an interesting topic? Perhaps in the mold of Josh Willingham circa 2005?

Don't forget to mention Doumit hit a whopping .208 last year.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

Wow. Real mature, sport.I'll answer for you. They both hit 6 HR last year, though Doumit didn't need 460 AB to do it. He's got more power than Paulino. Bottom line.

I'll take Paulino for 2007 you can have Doumit.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

Wow. Real mature, sport.I'll answer for you. They both hit 6 HR last year, though Doumit didn't need 460 AB to do it. He's got more power than Paulino. Bottom line.

Bottom is a good word to describe Doumit's average.Bottom line is that there is much more to evalute a player than how many HRs they hit.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

Wow. Real mature, sport.I'll answer for you. They both hit 6 HR last year, though Doumit didn't need 460 AB to do it. He's got more power than Paulino. Bottom line.

Bottom is a good word to describe Doumit's average.

Oh, you play in leagues that use average and not OBP? Neat.

 

[Gonzo Stokes]

I never said he wouldn't earn more than $1 this season and that's not what I'm saying.My point is Durham is a great example of a player to sell high. Especially if you can trade him to another team and they keep that $1 salary prior to your auction(if you haven't had it yet). I just don't believe he will duplicate last season. I'd rather try and shop that $1 player for someone I had more faith in.

Let's take auction out of the equation here. Durham is a sleeper due to the fact that he's being selected in the middle late rounds of drafts and around the 10th 2B off the boards. He could significantly out produce his ADP, which is the very definition of 'sleeper'.His manager thinks he can handle the Clean Up duties and his club gave him a 2 year contract. Here's a hint - these guys forget more about baseball in a day than you'll ever know in your life.The. End.

I wish the Giants administration was in my fantasy league, then. I drafted Kinsler in the 14th and Durham in the 20th, thinking that Durham's numbers would make good trade bait. But it seems that the owners in my league would rather take their chances on the wire than trading anything for him.

 

[bucs4life_99]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

HR's by themselve are a pretty weak argument when you're trying to prove who's the better player. And Paulino is locked in as the starting catcher this year, so Doumit will be seeing even less playing time than last year.

Maybe, but when I go for catcher, I'm looking for power and decent OBP. I mean, what else are you expecting? They are catchers. They won't steal you any bases and if they can't hit over the fence, what's the use?Doumit will be palying OF some this year. The kid has power, that's not up for debate. If he can qualify at Catcher yet play most of his games in the OF, doesn't that make him at least an interesting topic? Perhaps in the mold of Josh Willingham circa 2005?

Last year, Doumit hit .208 with 6 HRs in 149 ABs, which is only 1 HR every 25 ABs, so the power he flashed was nothing great for a catcher. He does walk a decent amount though, so I guess that does help him a bit.As far as I can tell, his only ABs this year are going to come from backing up Laroche at first and spelling Bay and Nady at LF or RF. But even then if the Pirates keep Eldred up, he won't get the first crack at backing up Laroche, and Cota will probably back up Paulino at catcher, which leaves him to compete with Nate McClouth for the backup RF job and will probably occasionally spell Bay at LF.I just don't see how he's going to get more ABs than he did last year, and could very easily get fewer ABs

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Ronny Paulino- He's pounding the ball this spring and should be one of the few catchers to hit near .300

I got Paulino in the 28th round of a 28th round draft. You can wait forever and get him and he will even go undrafted in a lot of leagues. He will put up good average and OBP but he is not going to have a ton of power numbers. He is certainly a servicable catcher though if you want to wait to draft a Catcher.

Ryan Doumit > Ronny Paulino

Who had more HR last year for the Pirates? Doumit or Paulino?

And that relates to this year how?

Don't answer a question with a question.

Wow. Real mature, sport.

I'll answer for you. They both hit 6 HR last year, though Doumit didn't need 460 AB to do it. He's got more power than Paulino. Bottom line.

Bottom is a good word to describe Doumit's average.

Oh, you play in leagues that use average and not OBP? Neat.

Report back to us later this year and tell us how Doumit did this year compared to Paulino.

 

[guru_007]

Holy crap, you guys are arguing over the catcher for the PIRATES.

 

[Furious Gusto]

Holy crap, you guys are arguing over the catcher for the PIRATES.

yeah, you're right. this is pretty dumb. i just like picking on flawed.