Help me pick my keepers (1 Viewer)

[Zow]

12 team rotisserie, categories league with limited starts (160). I need help choosing my 3 keepers. I'm going to list the players I think could be possible. Would appreciate any help here:

Joe Mauer

James Loney

BJ Upton

Andre Ethier

Nate McClouth

Adrian Gonzalez

Josh Hamilton

Stephen Drew

Derek Lee

Jay Bruce

CC Sabathia

K-Rod

TIA. Will poorly answer yours.

 

[PIK95]

Mauer is 100%

A Gonzo is 99%

Upton or Eithier fighting for #3 imo.

 

[Oh Yes!]

mauer

a gon

sabathia

 

[pantagrapher]

Mauer

A. Gonzalez

Upton

Not to be the "what is this, a 5-team league" guy, but how did you manage to put this squad together?

 

[Zow]

MauerA. GonzalezUptonNot to be the "what is this, a 5-team league" guy, but how did you manage to put this squad together?

I didn't even make the money last year because I messed up my pitching.

 

[jfranco77]

Mauer

AGonz

CC

Maybe if you're starting 5 OFs but you only start 1 1B, no CIs then I might think about Upton/Ethier over AGonz. But I think CC is worth keeping as a pitching anchor. Mauer is a lock. I just don't trust Upton to hit for power. Gonzo is really steady and reliable. So is Ethier. Take your pick of those 2 if you don't want the pitcher.

ADPs as of about 3 weeks ago:

Mauer 13.5

Gonzalez 33

Ethier 36.4

CC 43.4

Upton 95.5

 

[Zow]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season).

BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

 

[Polecat]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season). BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

Dude couldn't stay healthy. His AB's went from 600 to less than 400. IF he stays healthy this year and can return to 2008 form, then yeah, he might get that value back. He was one of the most over-hyped players coming into 2009, and you bought into that hype.Keep Mauer, Adrian, and CC. Why? Because Mauer is tops at a weak position. Adrian is rock solid and CC is a tank, he just keeps rolling.

 

[pantagrapher]

Mauer

AGonz

CC

Maybe if you're starting 5 OFs but you only start 1 1B, no CIs then I might think about Upton/Ethier over AGonz. But I think CC is worth keeping as a pitching anchor. Mauer is a lock. I just don't trust Upton to hit for power. Gonzo is really steady and reliable. So is Ethier. Take your pick of those 2 if you don't want the pitcher.

ADPs as of about 3 weeks ago:

Mauer 13.5

Gonzalez 33

Ethier 36.4

CC 43.4

Upton 95.5

Where is this from? Here's Razzball's rankings:

20. Adrian Gonzalez

28. Joe Mauer

31. CC Sabathia

36. B.J. Upton

47. Josh Hamilton

48. Andre Ethier

 

[pantagrapher]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season). BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

Dude couldn't stay healthy. His AB's went from 600 to less than 400. IF he stays healthy this year and can return to 2008 form, then yeah, he might get that value back. He was one of the most over-hyped players coming into 2009, and you bought into that hype.

And I believe he showed up at spring training hurt.

 

[Oh Yes!]

also, if AGon gets dealt to the WSox hes a bit more valuable.

 

[Zow]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season).

BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

Dude couldn't stay healthy. His AB's went from 600 to less than 400. IF he stays healthy this year and can return to 2008 form, then yeah, he might get that value back. He was one of the most over-hyped players coming into 2009, and you bought into that hype.Keep Mauer, Adrian, and CC. Why? Because Mauer is tops at a weak position. Adrian is rock solid and CC is a tank, he just keeps rolling.

I don't know much about fb so I just drafted off a list. I wanted Reyes or Wright but I picked near the bottom. I think I'm going to keep CC, Mauer, and Gonzalez. I love Upton but he killed me in the average department last year. Mauer, CC, and Gonz produced all year.

 

[Wrigley]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season).

BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

Dude couldn't stay healthy. His AB's went from 600 to less than 400. IF he stays healthy this year and can return to 2008 form, then yeah, he might get that value back. He was one of the most over-hyped players coming into 2009, and you bought into that hype.Keep Mauer, Adrian, and CC. Why? Because Mauer is tops at a weak position. Adrian is rock solid and CC is a tank, he just keeps rolling.

I don't know much about fb so I just drafted off a list. I wanted Reyes or Wright but I picked near the bottom. I think I'm going to keep CC, Mauer, and Gonzalez. I love Upton but he killed me in the average department last year. Mauer, CC, and Gonz produced all year.

Didn't everybody?Good for you, because they both sucked

 

[Zow]

Lineup is your basic one position fielders (3 OFs obv) and two "utility" players which can be any position. Starting pitching is 5 slots and relief is 3, where I messed up last year was not realizing our total starts is severly limited (I wasted my starts 2/3 through the season).

BTW has Hamilton's value really dropped that much? He was my first-rounder last year.

Dude couldn't stay healthy. His AB's went from 600 to less than 400. IF he stays healthy this year and can return to 2008 form, then yeah, he might get that value back. He was one of the most over-hyped players coming into 2009, and you bought into that hype.Keep Mauer, Adrian, and CC. Why? Because Mauer is tops at a weak position. Adrian is rock solid and CC is a tank, he just keeps rolling.

I don't know much about fb so I just drafted off a list. I wanted Reyes or Wright but I picked near the bottom. I think I'm going to keep CC, Mauer, and Gonzalez. I love Upton but he killed me in the average department last year. Mauer, CC, and Gonz produced all year.

Didn't everybody?Good for you, because they both sucked

I'm a Mets fan. Santana was taken right before I picked IIRC.

 

[courduroy]

Agree with most of the posts. Mauer and Gonzalez are no-brainers.

The last choice is a little closer between Upton, Ethier and CC.

You can find Ethier's numbers elsewhere and/or be able to draft him. His success is tied alot to Ramirez as well which means you can't pencil in the 30HR as a given. He would be my 5th choice.

Upton is probably the biggest risk/reward here. If he returns to 2007 power form and retains his speed, he would actually rank above both Mauer and Gonzalez. I have always been a bossman fan and I would take the gamble, but that is me.

The safe bet is CC. He will as others have said post his numbers regardless. With limited starts getting quality pitchers should be a high priority but I think you can pass on CC and pick up an equivalent in your 1st round. it might not be as easy to get a power/speed combo like Upton.

Honestly, you need to look at other teams and sketch out who they would most likely retain. If retention is pitcher heavy then keep CC, if there are going to be 4-5 ace starters out there in addition to CC then I would keep Upton. Supply/Demand.

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

MauerA. GonzalezUptonNot to be the "what is this, a 5-team league" guy, but how did you manage to put this squad together?

Don't see that roster as having been unreasonable to get based on last year's player rankings. Mauer was dropping last year due to injury risk, Hamilton was a late first in many drafts, Upton went 2nd or 3rd rounds, Sabathia was probably either his 2nd or 3rd pick. He probably followed that up with Ethier and Gonzalez. Nothing unusual about the roster given where he obviously picked. Based on this year's rankings yes, last year's no.

 

[pantagrapher]

MauerA. GonzalezUptonNot to be the "what is this, a 5-team league" guy, but how did you manage to put this squad together?

Don't see that roster as having been unreasonable to get based on last year's player rankings. Mauer was dropping last year due to injury risk, Hamilton was a late first in many drafts, Upton went 2nd or 3rd rounds, Sabathia was probably either his 2nd or 3rd pick. He probably followed that up with Ethier and Gonzalez. Nothing unusual about the roster given where he obviously picked. Based on this year's rankings yes, last year's no.

Yeah, I have to soften my stance on second look. Reasonable roster, especially considering that outside C.C. and KRod, he lacked pitching.

 

[Zow]

MauerA. GonzalezUptonNot to be the "what is this, a 5-team league" guy, but how did you manage to put this squad together?

Don't see that roster as having been unreasonable to get based on last year's player rankings. Mauer was dropping last year due to injury risk, Hamilton was a late first in many drafts, Upton went 2nd or 3rd rounds, Sabathia was probably either his 2nd or 3rd pick. He probably followed that up with Ethier and Gonzalez. Nothing unusual about the roster given where he obviously picked. Based on this year's rankings yes, last year's no.

IIRC I went:1.11 Hamilton2.2 Sabathia3.11 Upton4.2 Ethier5.11 Mauer6.2 K-RodI traded for A-Gonz with some pitching when I messed up on the innings pitched. I am trying to remember what the deal was but I had to unload a bunch of pitching since I ran out of innings. I gave up a top ten pitcher though.

 

[Zow]

Agree with most of the posts. Mauer and Gonzalez are no-brainers. The last choice is a little closer between Upton, Ethier and CC. You can find Ethier's numbers elsewhere and/or be able to draft him. His success is tied alot to Ramirez as well which means you can't pencil in the 30HR as a given. He would be my 5th choice.Upton is probably the biggest risk/reward here. If he returns to 2007 power form and retains his speed, he would actually rank above both Mauer and Gonzalez. I have always been a bossman fan and I would take the gamble, but that is me.The safe bet is CC. He will as others have said post his numbers regardless. With limited starts getting quality pitchers should be a high priority but I think you can pass on CC and pick up an equivalent in your 1st round. it might not be as easy to get a power/speed combo like Upton.Honestly, you need to look at other teams and sketch out who they would most likely retain. If retention is pitcher heavy then keep CC, if there are going to be 4-5 ace starters out there in addition to CC then I would keep Upton. Supply/Demand.

 

[ScottNorwood]

Mauer, Gonzo, CC for shizz. Not even close in my mind

 

[curta269]

Mauer, A. Gonzalez and C.C. I would have picked KRod, but closers usually don't last long, unless your last name is Rivera. Mauer and Gonzalez are elite hitters and C.C. has had no injury problems and will always have a great lineup behind him.

 

[Zow]

Oh yeah I traded Chris Carpenter for A-Gonz last year after my pitching rule goof.

 

[Michael Brown]

Mauer

AGonz

CC

Maybe if you're starting 5 OFs but you only start 1 1B, no CIs then I might think about Upton/Ethier over AGonz. But I think CC is worth keeping as a pitching anchor. Mauer is a lock. I just don't trust Upton to hit for power. Gonzo is really steady and reliable. So is Ethier. Take your pick of those 2 if you don't want the pitcher.

ADPs as of about 3 weeks ago:

Mauer 13.5

Gonzalez 33

Ethier 36.4

CC 43.4

Upton 95.5

Where is this from? Here's Razzball's rankings:

20. Adrian Gonzalez

28. Joe Mauer

31. CC Sabathia

36. B.J. Upton

47. Josh Hamilton

48. Andre Ethier

You sure that's not Justin Upton?

 

[pantagrapher]

Mauer

AGonz

CC

Maybe if you're starting 5 OFs but you only start 1 1B, no CIs then I might think about Upton/Ethier over AGonz. But I think CC is worth keeping as a pitching anchor. Mauer is a lock. I just don't trust Upton to hit for power. Gonzo is really steady and reliable. So is Ethier. Take your pick of those 2 if you don't want the pitcher.

ADPs as of about 3 weeks ago:

Mauer 13.5

Gonzalez 33

Ethier 36.4

CC 43.4

Upton 95.5

Where is this from? Here's Razzball's rankings:

20. Adrian Gonzalez

28. Joe Mauer

31. CC Sabathia

36. B.J. Upton

47. Josh Hamilton

48. Andre Ethier

You sure that's not Justin Upton?

24. Justin Upton

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

Mauer, Gonzalez, Sabathia