Who is going to win your league for you? (1 Viewer)

[Lehigh98]

I'm trying Fantasy Baseball out for the first time this year.

Looking around at rankings and average drafts, they all look somewhat similar.

I know in FFL, you can win your league with the later round guys that step up and play like early round guys.

Who are you targeting in the later rounds that you think will step up and play like an early rounder and why?

 

[Oh Yes!]

alfonso soriano

 

[Eephus]

Baseball drafts (and especially auctions) have different dynamics than football drafts. Most value happens in the course of the draft, rather than the order of names on your cheatsheet.

Guys coming off poor years are often overlooked: Crawford, Tulowitzki, Victor Martinez, Ryan Zimmerman

 

[Michael Brown]

Baseball drafts (and especially auctions) have different dynamics than football drafts. Most value happens in the course of the draft, rather than the order of names on your cheatsheet.

Guys coming off poor years are often overlooked: Crawford, Tulowitzki, Victor Martinez, Ryan Zimmerman

I want to get Tulowitzki in every league I'm in this year.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Each year there is usually a sleeper catcher who is low on all of the rankings, but people here/BBT have/had on their radar screen (Recent= Soto, Martin). Gives you an edge, since there aren't a lot of great fantasy catchers. Sometimes the edge comes from a player with C eligibility who plays another position, thereby getting a lot more at bats than the average catcher. This is esp. important if your league doesn't have game limits for hitters. (Past examples: Willingham, Inge)

 

[shadyridr]

Each year there is usually a sleeper catcher who is low on all of the rankings, but people here/BBT have/had on their radar screen (Recent= Soto, Martin). Gives you an edge, since there aren't a lot of great fantasy catchers. Sometimes the edge comes from a player with C eligibility who plays another position, thereby getting a lot more at bats than the average catcher. This is esp. important if your league doesn't have game limits for hitters. (Past examples: Willingham, Inge)

Pablo Sandoval seems to be getting alot of hype. He played 17 games at 1B, 12 at 3B, and 11 at C so he may be eligible in your league. He is expected to be the everyday 1B for SF I believe. I dont know much about him other than hes supposed to be a masher.

 

[guru_007]

Willie Harris

Lyle Overbay

Kaz Matsui

Luke Hochevar

Randy Johnson

Jeff Francouer

Scott Olsen



studs

 

[shadyridr]

Willie Harris

Lyle Overbay

Kaz Matsui

Luke Hochevar

Randy Johnson

Jeff Francouer

Scott Olsen



studs

Only one I agree on is Johnson

 

[Eephus]

Willie Harris

Lyle Overbay

Kaz Matsui

Luke Hochevar

Randy Johnson

Jeff Francouer

Scott Olsen



studs

Only one I agree on is Johnson

Willie Harris is part of the crowded Washington OF. I think it'll be a mess all season.

 

[guru_007]

Willie Harris is part of the crowded Washington OF. I think it'll be a mess all season.

Willie Harris qualifies at every position but catcher, SS and first.I project him to get 500 AB's, probably something along the lines of 15/60/80/25

And of course, he is all serious business

 

[Pip's Invitation]

If I miss out at the top guys at the following positions, here's who I'm looking to pick up later on in the draft....CChris IannettaMike Napoli1BJoey Votto2BPlacido Polanco###-Dribble Cabrera3BAlex GordonSSMike AvilesOFShane VictorinoJayson WerthConor JacksonShin Soo ChooDelmon YoungPWandy RodriguezJosh JohnsonManny Parra

This is a good list, to which I will add:1B/3B Chris DavisP John DanksP Kevin SloweyP Jonathan Sanchez

 

[thehornet]

wow, most of the guys in this thread that have been mentioned absolutely SUCK.

try these:

tulowitski

chris davis

wieters

kershaw

kendick

milledge

choo

slowey

chris b young

chris r young

matt cain

greinke

justin upton

doumit

cueto

pelfrey

marmol

broxton

capps

liriano

verlander

some of these guys will go higher than others, but i like them all to make an impact, bounce back, breakout, etc etc....

 

[Statorama]

Once all of the sexy pitching picks are taken, I'm going to sneak in and grab Dan Haren as my ace. Zambrano should also go a lot lower in most drafts this year.

 

[thehornet]

wow, most of the guys in this thread that have been mentioned absolutely SUCK. try these:tulowitskichris daviswieterskershawkendick milledgechoosloweychris b young chris r young matt caingreinkejustin uptondoumitcuetopelfreymarmolbroxtoncappslirianoverlandersome of these guys will go higher than others, but i like them all to make an impact, bounce back, breakout, etc etc....

They suck based on what? You listed some guys that at some point have also "sucked" its just that you personally expect a bounce back, makes your list no different than the others. You also listed some guys that don't suck which is totally missing the point of the thread.

the thread is about value players/players who will win you your league and everyone on my list represents a fraction of what their value really should be. Every single one of these guys should present value in this years drafts/auctions. Guys mentioned above such as Napoli, Polanco, Harris, Overbay, and Olsen SUCK. It's really not an opinion and unless you play in a really depp league, none of these guys will be winning you a championship or present value.

 

[guru_007]

Guys mentioned above such as Napoli, Polanco, Harris, Overbay, and Olsen SUCK. It's really not an opinion and unless you play in a really depp league, none of these guys will be winning you a championship or present value.

 

[Eephus]

the thread is about value players/players who will win you your league and everyone on my list represents a fraction of what their value really should be. Every single one of these guys should present value in this years drafts/auctions.

Agree, except for Wieters and Chris Davis. The pre-season hype on these guys is high and getting higher. Unless you're in a league with very conservative or uninformed owners, you're probably going to have reach a bit to get them. They have the potential to perform to that draft position but both come with the usual risks of highly hyped rookies. Value is drafting players later than their expected performance would warrant, not earlier.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Guys mentioned above such as Napoli, Polanco, Harris, Overbay, and Olsen SUCK. It's really not an opinion and unless you play in a really depp league, none of these guys will be winning you a championship or present value.

Napoli hit 20 HRs in 227 AB last year. If he gets more AB this year... you do the math.In 2007, Polanco hit .341 and scored 105 runs. Last year he hit .307 and scored 90 runs.Not saying these guys are awesome or anything, but they are helpful fantasy players at thin positions. When people dismiss them because they "SUCK", they fall to draft positions where they can present a lot of value.

 

[Eephus]

Guys mentioned above such as Napoli, Polanco, Harris, Overbay, and Olsen SUCK. It's really not an opinion and unless you play in a really depp league, none of these guys will be winning you a championship or present value.

Napoli hit 20 HRs in 227 AB last year. If he gets more AB this year... you do the math.In 2007, Polanco hit .341 and scored 105 runs. Last year he hit .307 and scored 90 runs.Not saying these guys are awesome or anything, but they are helpful fantasy players at thin positions. When people dismiss them because they "SUCK", they fall to draft positions where they can present a lot of value.

Cito has announced Overbay will bat fifth (maybe cleanup now that Wells is hurt again) in the order. The BJ's offense looks pretty anemic but any middle-of-the order hitter is at least a viable UT option.

 

[thehornet]

Guys mentioned above such as Napoli, Polanco, Harris, Overbay, and Olsen SUCK. It's really not an opinion and unless you play in a really depp league, none of these guys will be winning you a championship or present value.

Napoli hit 20 HRs in 227 AB last year. If he gets more AB this year... you do the math.In 2007, Polanco hit .341 and scored 105 runs. Last year he hit .307 and scored 90 runs.Not saying these guys are awesome or anything, but they are helpful fantasy players at thin positions. When people dismiss them because they "SUCK", they fall to draft positions where they can present a lot of value.

i agree with your last paragraph. However, 28 year old part time catchers dont do it for me, even if they do have a little pop. HIs track record suggests nothing that he is an every day player.Go ahead and draft polanco if you want a guy that can hit .300, but this is ALL you are likely to get. The guy has been in the league 11 years and he has only scored over 100 runs ONCE, which you conveniently metioned. This is a guy that is supposed to score because he CANT do anything else besides hit for average. He averages about 4 homers per year, about 40rbi's per year, and approx 4 stolen bases. So, by all means, go ahead and draft a guy with no homerun potential, no rbi ability, very minimal speed on the base paths, and average runs scored per year. I wont stop you!!eta: seriously, polanco will hurt you more than he helps. Just my 2 cents.

 

[thehornet]

the thread is about value players/players who will win you your league and everyone on my list represents a fraction of what their value really should be. Every single one of these guys should present value in this years drafts/auctions.

Agree, except for Wieters and Chris Davis. The pre-season hype on these guys is high and getting higher. Unless you're in a league with very conservative or uninformed owners, you're probably going to have reach a bit to get them. They have the potential to perform to that draft position but both come with the usual risks of highly hyped rookies. Value is drafting players later than their expected performance would warrant, not earlier.

i would reach for both of these guys. Chris DAvis has enormous power and those that say his average will suffer at the major league level may be right. However, his minor league track doesnt suggest that. Witers is a once every decade type catcher. 5 tool catchers are VERY rare.

 

[Eephus]

the thread is about value players/players who will win you your league and everyone on my list represents a fraction of what their value really should be. Every single one of these guys should present value in this years drafts/auctions.

Agree, except for Wieters and Chris Davis. The pre-season hype on these guys is high and getting higher. Unless you're in a league with very conservative or uninformed owners, you're probably going to have reach a bit to get them. They have the potential to perform to that draft position but both come with the usual risks of highly hyped rookies. Value is drafting players later than their expected performance would warrant, not earlier.

i would reach for both of these guys. Chris DAvis has enormous power and those that say his average will suffer at the major league level may be right. However, his minor league track doesnt suggest that. Witers is a once every decade type catcher. 5 tool catchers are VERY rare.

I'm on the bandwagon if Wieters comes north with the big league team. If he stays in AAA until Memorial Day, you're spending a 9th or 10th rounder on a guy who'll get around 400 PAs. You'll also have to start a crap C and tie up a bench slot for a couple of months.

 

[Regular Crust Pizza]

the thread is about value players/players who will win you your league and everyone on my list represents a fraction of what their value really should be. Every single one of these guys should present value in this years drafts/auctions.

Agree, except for Wieters and Chris Davis. The pre-season hype on these guys is high and getting higher. Unless you're in a league with very conservative or uninformed owners, you're probably going to have reach a bit to get them. They have the potential to perform to that draft position but both come with the usual risks of highly hyped rookies. Value is drafting players later than their expected performance would warrant, not earlier.

i would reach for both of these guys. Chris DAvis has enormous power and those that say his average will suffer at the major league level may be right. However, his minor league track doesnt suggest that. Witers is a once every decade type catcher. 5 tool catchers are VERY rare.

I'm on the bandwagon if Wieters comes north with the big league team. If he stays in AAA until Memorial Day, you're spending a 9th or 10th rounder on a guy who'll get around 400 PAs. You'll also have to start a crap C and tie up a bench slot for a couple of months.

I'd be really really surprised if the O's have Wieters in the majors in the first half this season. I think if they keep him in the minors until July his service time won't kick in until next year. In a re-draft league I'll let somebody else overpay, and have to start some undesirable until he gets the call. Keeper league, I'm in all the way though.

 

[higgins]

 

[Statorama]

You know who's good at this? Fin.