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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I'll throw in votes for the following:
66 OVR Larry Bowa (UT): He can train to 110/102/94 at 2B/3B/SS and he hits like a semi-wet noodle (as opposed to some guys.... like Aparicio.... who hit like a completely wet noodle!). He's also very cheap - I got him for my smallball team for 45 PP.
70 OVR Willie Davis (CF): goes for around 250. 87/63/69 in LF/CF/RF (starts out trained at CF). Hits surprisingly well. Weak against lefties but holds his own against RHP. I keep saying "I'll play him here until I get a better guy at CF" and he's still there 3 years later.
63 OVR Brian Harper (C): And Unsung Hero card but I got him for 37 PP. Hits like a demon. Terrible defense (he's like a 10 at catcher...). Did I mention he hits like crazy? Has a 95 Avoid K vs RHP.
70 OVR Al Dark (SS): I've had great success with him. Blue/Green ratings in the middle infield. He's hit well for me. Cost me 326 PP.
and one that may have been mentioned before:
79 OVR Merv Rettenmund (RF): Green in LF and RF. Hits well, with decent power. Suitable for use as a backup corner OF or a starter until you save up for a really good guy. Got him for 700 (is that budget still?).
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I have Bowa on my main. Plays well enough splitting time with 70 Ozzie. I'm intrigued by the 63 Harper as a DH, but right now Felipe Alou's not doing terrible so I'll wait on him.
I considered Al Dark before I went for the cheaper Bowa. I'll revisit him once I fill a more pressing need in my rotation.
Rettenmund looks like a good platoon candidate against lefties. Couldn't see myself using him since the avoid K's rating is a bit low for my taste, and as a corner outfielder he's merely middle of the road. However, I could understand why he'd be a fine budget (sub-1,000 points) pickup.
Looking at guys on the auction house who I can't use on my main team, but could use on my other teams, I would suggest that people give Chris Singleton a try. Excellent defensive potential, with all three positions training up over 100. Left Field in particular could be trained up to 120. Borderline useless against lefties, but he looks like he could be a decent lead-off man or a sparkplug down the bottom of the order in a lineup vs righties.