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Same here.He has a Brett Butler/Kenny Lofton feel to his game.I've got a full cup of the Cain Cool-Aid
Same here.He has a Brett Butler/Kenny Lofton feel to his game.I've got a full cup of the Cain Cool-Aid
good question. WTF knows. If I had to guesseraltaJohnsonHollandMelanconHow would you rank Peralta, Melancon, Jim Johnson, and Holland for saves this week and then for the rest of the year. I have nobody right now and would probably drop Nolasco or Rios since Utley hasn't gone on the DL yet.
Johnson is the only one of the four with a clearly defined role. Holland probably has to wait for Broxton to fail and Peralta/Melancon are renting the job until more facts are known about Farnsworth/Bailey.good question. WTF knows. If I had to guesseraltaJohnsonHollandMelanconHow would you rank Peralta, Melancon, Jim Johnson, and Holland for saves this week and then for the rest of the year. I have nobody right now and would probably drop Nolasco or Rios since Utley hasn't gone on the DL yet.
C Matt Wieters, Bal C 1B Joey Votto, Cin 1B 2B Robinson Cano, NYY 2B 3B Adrian Beltre, Tex 3B SS Marco Scutaro, Col SS OF Matt Holliday, StL OF OF Alex Gordon, KC OF OF Ben Zobrist, TB 2B, OF UTIL Shin-Soo Choo, Cle OF Bench Carlos Pena, TB 1B Bench Colby Rasmus, Tor OF Bench Aaron Hill, Ari 2B P Matt Garza, ChC SP P Jordan Zimmermann, Wsh SP P Joel Hanrahan, Pit RP P Cory Luebke, SD SP, RP P Andrew Bailey, Bos RP P Kyle Farnsworth, TB RP Bench Chris Carpenter*, StL SP Bench Jonathan Sanchez, KC SP Bench Edwin Jackson, Wsh SP DL Scott Baker*, Min SP
I was going to suggest this too. Although, I'd probably first check and see what SP I could fetch for Zobrist. Look for a team that's weak at 2B and make an offer. What's the WW look like?Id try to trade Cano for a stud SP and a lower end OF. Then move Zobrist to 2B. Also theres gotta be a few decent SP you can add off waivers.
Crawford, too. It's odd, especially since guys like Brett Anderson and Rubby de la Rosa are listed DL. This link on the league page doesn't seem to explain the distinction here. Are those guys not on their official team DL until opening day? I know that's the case with, e.g., BJ Upton.yahoo sucks. Apparently, Utley, howard, and contreras won't listed as DL candidates and instead will list them as N/A. That makes no sense.
yahoo has added both Utley and Upton...not ure on HowardCrawford, too. It's odd, especially since guys like Brett Anderson and Rubby de la Rosa are listed DL. This link on the league page doesn't seem to explain the distinction here. Are those guys not on their official team DL until opening day? I know that's the case with, e.g., BJ Upton.yahoo sucks. Apparently, Utley, howard, and contreras won't listed as DL candidates and instead will list them as N/A. That makes no sense.
Yup. They added Howard as well.yahoo has added both Utley and Upton...not ure on HowardCrawford, too. It's odd, especially since guys like Brett Anderson and Rubby de la Rosa are listed DL. This link on the league page doesn't seem to explain the distinction here. Are those guys not on their official team DL until opening day? I know that's the case with, e.g., BJ Upton.yahoo sucks. Apparently, Utley, howard, and contreras won't listed as DL candidates and instead will list them as N/A. That makes no sense.
id drop francouer before Riosh2h 12 team with yahoo scoringC: Yadier Molina1B: Joey Votto2B: Dan UgglaSS: Hanley Ramirez3B: Evan LongoriaOF: Andrew McCutchen, Desmond Jennings, Adam JonesUTL: Mark Reynolds, Paul GoldschmidtSP: Jon Lester, Yovani GallardoRP: Jim Johnson, Alfredo AcevesP: Matt Moore, Ricky Romero, Max Scherzer, Jamie Garcia,Bench: Adam Dunn, Jeff Francoeur, Justin Masterson, Alex Rios, Derek HollandDL: Chase UtleyAssuming Yost names a closer, who do recommend I drop? I'm thinking Francoeur or Rios.
Thanks guys.I have Johann Santana #1 on my list. Also consideringavano, Jacin, Lohse, Hughes, and Westbrook.I don't like Scutaro at SS and want to pick up the kid in KC.Received this offer today:Alex GordonforMelky Cabrera (he knows I'm a SF homer)Johnny CuetoI was going to suggest this too. Although, I'd probably first check and see what SP I could fetch for Zobrist. Look for a team that's weak at 2B and make an offer. What's the WW look like?Id try to trade Cano for a stud SP and a lower end OF. Then move Zobrist to 2B. Also theres gotta be a few decent SP you can add off waivers.
In a 2 catcher AL only league? sure. Otherwise, not so much.Is Josh Donaldson worth picking up for the bench as a possible #2 catcher?Looks like he'll get a lot of AB's as the man at 3rd.
He has value in 2 C mixed leagues, without looking I'm sure there are more than a half dozen teams with worse catchers than Donaldson. I wouldn't want to go into the season with him as my 2nd catcher, but if my bench is deep enough I'd make room for him as my #3. if not, I'd flag him and if I have a catcher that sucks or gets injured I'd dial him up.In a 2 catcher AL only league? sure. Otherwise, not so much.Is Josh Donaldson worth picking up for the bench as a possible #2 catcher?Looks like he'll get a lot of AB's as the man at 3rd.
Yeah, I just dropped Andres Torres for him. Considering I have Hundley and Mesoraco as my two catchers, I'm going to have to stay aggressive at the position to find a possible replacement.He has value in 2 C mixed leagues, without looking I'm sure there are more than a half dozen teams with worse catchers than Donaldson. I wouldn't want to go into the season with him as my 2nd catcher, but if my bench is deep enough I'd make room for him as my #3. if not, I'd flag him and if I have a catcher that sucks or gets injured I'd dial him up.In a 2 catcher AL only league? sure. Otherwise, not so much.Is Josh Donaldson worth picking up for the bench as a possible #2 catcher?Looks like he'll get a lot of AB's as the man at 3rd.
Stick with Gordon and unless you have a speed deficit Scutaro is a better option than Alcides.Re ww, I'd take the flier on Chacin before Johan. Good raw #'s today, but I don't think he had a single pitch at 90+. I'd let someone else have him.Thanks guys.I have Johann Santana #1 on my list. Also consideringavano, Jacin, Lohse, Hughes, and Westbrook.I don't like Scutaro at SS and want to pick up the kid in KC.Received this offer today:Alex GordonforMelky Cabrera (he knows I'm a SF homer)Johnny CuetoI was going to suggest this too. Although, I'd probably first check and see what SP I could fetch for Zobrist. Look for a team that's weak at 2B and make an offer. What's the WW look like?Id try to trade Cano for a stud SP and a lower end OF. Then move Zobrist to 2B. Also theres gotta be a few decent SP you can add off waivers.
Don't have a clue until we see if he sits against LHP.What is a good predicton for Belt since he made the roster? I don't understand the Giants handling of him at all.
Yep, feel good about rostering him in daily lineup leagues but weekly is a wait and see.Don't have a clue until we see if he sits against LHP.What is a good predicton for Belt since he made the roster? I don't understand the Giants handling of him at all.
I can't stress enough how terrible this trade is for you.'5Rings said:Thanks guys.I have Johann Santana #1 on my list. Also consideringavano, Jacin, Lohse, Hughes, and Westbrook.I don't like Scutaro at SS and want to pick up the kid in KC.Received this offer today:Alex GordonforMelky Cabrera (he knows I'm a SF homer)Johnny CuetoI was going to suggest this too. Although, I'd probably first check and see what SP I could fetch for Zobrist. Look for a team that's weak at 2B and make an offer. What's the WW look like?Id try to trade Cano for a stud SP and a lower end OF. Then move Zobrist to 2B. Also theres gotta be a few decent SP you can add off waivers.
I drafted him.I just picked up Chone Figgins and feel good about it.
Bedard seems to be a decent play. I loved Arrieta as a breakout guy this year, but only drafted him in the WIS league.Richard is WW material at all times, going from roster to roster for spot starts. Peavy always hurt, Hammel only reliable vs Twins, Burnett is solid but much like Richard and Vargas I don't know a lot about.Who's the better WW pickup in a 12 team H2H?BedardBurnettPeaveyArrietaHammelClayton RichardVargas
I just picked up Chone Figgins and feel good about it.
Right now? Bedard or Peavy, I'd trend towards the NL arm. Obviously you can't trust either of them to stay healthy and that's what is most important in H2H as you need the best team in September, so depending on how your team looks and if it's a weekly or daily league but I'd be tempted by Vargas and just start him when plays at home.'Thunderlips said:Who's the better WW pickup in a 12 team H2H?BedardBurnettPeaveyArrietaHammelClayton RichardVargas
Me too.'urbanhack said:I drafted him.'Doctor Detroit said:I just picked up Chone Figgins and feel good about it.
I'd probably go:Goldschmidt, by a wide marginLaRocheLaHairEncarnacionRank these 1B rest of the year:GoldschmidtEncarnacionLaRocheLaHairIm currently starting 2 of these guys and the other 2 are available on waivers
I'd move Encarnacion ahead of LaHair.I'd probably go:Goldschmidt, by a wide marginLaRocheLaHairEncarnacionRank these 1B rest of the year:GoldschmidtEncarnacionLaRocheLaHairIm currently starting 2 of these guys and the other 2 are available on waivers
I could see that. I'm just tired of E5. Outside of the 3B eligiblity, I'd just rather with the "devil we don't know" in LaHair. Maybe he's a career minor-leaguer who'll be supplanted by Rizzo in a month? Maybe not. Either way, I'm okay passing up the chance for an E5 breakout to find out about LaHair.Obviously, if I was thin at 3B, I'd rather have E5.I'd move Encarnacion ahead of LaHair.I'd probably go:Goldschmidt, by a wide marginLaRocheLaHairEncarnacionRank these 1B rest of the year:GoldschmidtEncarnacionLaRocheLaHairIm currently starting 2 of these guys and the other 2 are available on waivers
GoldyLaHairEncarnacionLaRocheI don't know if LaHair and Goldy are any good, but I know the other 2 are mediocre CI's, at best. If Goldy or LaHair don't pan out then go on a search for a different mediocre CI.Rank these 1B rest of the year:GoldschmidtEncarnacionLaRocheLaHairIm currently starting 2 of these guys and the other 2 are available on waivers
I'd hold.I need a back-up 2b. Ryan Raburn is out there but I'd have to let an OF go. Raburn also qualifies as an OF.Who would you drop: Josh Willingham, Jayson Werth or Nick Swisher?Or isn't Raburn worth picking up?6x6 with OBP, and Holds
Me too, those three hold more value than Raburn.I'd hold.I need a back-up 2b. Ryan Raburn is out there but I'd have to let an OF go. Raburn also qualifies as an OF.Who would you drop: Josh Willingham, Jayson Werth or Nick Swisher?Or isn't Raburn worth picking up?6x6 with OBP, and Holds
Why do you need a backup 2B?Me too, those three hold more value than Raburn.I'd hold.I need a back-up 2b. Ryan Raburn is out there but I'd have to let an OF go. Raburn also qualifies as an OF.Who would you drop: Josh Willingham, Jayson Werth or Nick Swisher?Or isn't Raburn worth picking up?6x6 with OBP, and Holds
Thanks guys.My 2b is hurt. Brandon Phillips'Eephus said:Why do you need a backup 2B?'Wrigley said:Me too, those three hold more value than Raburn.'pantagrapher said:I'd hold.'Mr.Pack said:I need a back-up 2b. Ryan Raburn is out there but I'd have to let an OF go. Raburn also qualifies as an OF.Who would you drop: Josh Willingham, Jayson Werth or Nick Swisher?Or isn't Raburn worth picking up?6x6 with OBP, and Holds
Phillips is only supposed to miss three games. It's probably not worth making the two moves unless you think you can get an equivalent OF when you drop Raburn.Thanks guys.My 2b is hurt. Brandon Phillips'Eephus said:Why do you need a backup 2B?'Wrigley said:Me too, those three hold more value than Raburn.'pantagrapher said:I'd hold.'Mr.Pack said:I need a back-up 2b. Ryan Raburn is out there but I'd have to let an OF go. Raburn also qualifies as an OF.Who would you drop: Josh Willingham, Jayson Werth or Nick Swisher?Or isn't Raburn worth picking up?6x6 with OBP, and Holds