*Spoilers* Who is that one player you always try to get when starting a new game? - Page 2

canaveral · 10-01-2013, 04:40 PM

Historical play only:
John Olerud - big OBP guy,
Randy Johnson - love the K's and stamina.

'94 EXPOS · 10-01-2013, 04:50 PM

Anthony Rizzo

I always start as an expansion team. In '13 Rizzo was always left unprotected by the Cubs. At worst he was a 25 hr, 90 rbi guy. In '14 the Cubs have wisely decided to protect him. He has been a monster so far.

D-BacksJosh · 10-01-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by '94 expos

anthony rizzo

i always start as an expansion team. In '13 rizzo was always left unprotected by the cubs. At worst he was a 25 hr, 90 rbi guy. In '14 the cubs have wisely decided to protect him. He has been a monster so far.

:d

D-BacksJosh · 10-01-2013, 06:04 PM

Another spoiler. If anyone is looking to attack with the running game Billy Hamilton would be a good pickup. He has 161 SB in 277 games and only 28 CS in my league. At the minimum league salary that's a 'steal'.

polydamas · 10-01-2013, 06:11 PM

For prospects, Wong and Tijuan Walker.

For vets, I always try and pick up Matt Carpenter. I almost always end up with Daric Barton as well, but I don't specifically target him, he's just easy to acquire and I value WoBA

dumbrabbit · 10-01-2013, 06:32 PM

Spoiler Alert: Yonder Alonso, 2B from San Diego. Traded for him for Michael Morse at SEA and he's done better than Morse has. Alonso has .267 AVG/.353 OBP in 2014 and a .256 AVG .353 OBP in 2013 and Morse has a .263 AVG/.307 OBP in 2013, and a .257 AVG/.299 OBP in 2014. Alonso may be another player I am going to get whenever I start new scenarios.

ShaneCarson · 10-01-2013, 06:49 PM

Alonso is a first baseman, not a second baseman.

JohnHoward · 10-01-2013, 08:04 PM

In the 13 roster set: Andy Wilkins, Jason Hagerty, Oscar Hernandez, and Trevor Gretzky.

In the 14 roster set: Anthony Gose, Trevor Bauer, and Andrelton Simmons.

Pretty clear from this thread who the "overs" are.

The Game · 10-01-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by '94 EXPOS

Anthony Rizzo

I always start as an expansion team. In '13 Rizzo was always left unprotected by the Cubs. At worst he was a 25 hr, 90 rbi guy. In '14 the Cubs have wisely decided to protect him. He has been a monster so far.

My league that I have open so far was created in 1999, so Rizzo came in through regular means to the cubs. Through July 1st 2015, Rizzo is a .270 hitter with 20 total ML HR and has more PT in AAA. I dont think he is in either of my RD leagues. He is with Cleveland.

The Game · 10-01-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

Alonso is a first baseman, not a second baseman.

In my league he is a 4 in LF a 1 at 1B and RF.

RchW · 10-01-2013, 08:52 PM

When starting a game I have no idea who the players are.

dumbrabbit · 10-01-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

Alonso is a first baseman, not a second baseman.

You're right. I switched him to 2B to backup Dustin Ackley.

'94 EXPOS · 10-01-2013, 10:29 PM

Love the Rizzo posts!!!!!

Anthony Rizzo who'd want that bum?!!?!

In my (weakened) defence he just posted a .916 OPS and 32 homers in 2015 which followed a 49 homer over 1000 OPS in 2014.

I promise if you guys start a new game just one more time Anthony will light it up!

Or not

OBSL Commish · 10-01-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by X3NEIZE

I would love Trout, but playing with the Yankees, he would empty my farm system and I would also have to give up Cano.

I've settled for Stanton and he hasn't disappointed me at all, 120RBI and 45 HR his first season with me.

Whenever I get him, it's because I created a fantasy draft and gave myself the 1st overall pick!

I have tried to trade for him numerous times in my online league but never ever got close. Kershaw, however, was a throw-in to a trade I made six months after he was drafted by the Dodgers. He won the Cy Young for me in 2011 and anchored my championship team that season. I broke my team down that offseason and traded him for 8 prospects, including Michael Fulmer, Xander Bogaerts, Noah Syndergaard, and Domonic Brown.

tejdog1 · 10-02-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OBSL Commish

Whenever I get him, it's because I created a fantasy draft and gave myself the 1st overall pick!

I have tried to trade for him numerous times in my online league but never ever got close. Kershaw, however, was a throw-in to a trade I made six months after he was drafted by the Dodgers. He won the Cy Young for me in 2011 and anchored my championship team that season. I broke my team down that offseason and traded him for 8 prospects, including Michael Fulmer, Xander Bogaerts, Noah Syndergaard, and Domonic Brown.

What'd we get for Fulmer?

MrDov · 10-02-2013, 02:14 AM

Funny everyone loves Trevor Bauer. In my current save in v14 he has already fizzled out by 2015. In 2014 he posted a 5 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. In 2015 he had an 8.14 ERA through 17 starts before being demoted. I traded a AAAA player for him thinking a change of scenery might do something but nope, through 3 starts he posted a 5 ERA though it should have been worse with a WHIP of 1.78. And he's been even worse out of the bullpen for me as a long reliever. No injuries and no funky BABIP in '14 but it's been pretty high in '15 so maybe he can right the ship.

10-01-2013, 06:32 PM	#26
dumbrabbit All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 827	Spoiler Alert: Yonder Alonso, 2B from San Diego. Traded for him for Michael Morse at SEA and he's done better than Morse has. Alonso has .267 AVG/.353 OBP in 2014 and a .256 AVG .353 OBP in 2013 and Morse has a .263 AVG/.307 OBP in 2013, and a .257 AVG/.299 OBP in 2014. Alonso may be another player I am going to get whenever I start new scenarios. Last edited by dumbrabbit; 10-01-2013 at 06:40 PM.

10-01-2013, 08:52 PM	#31
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	When starting a game I have no idea who the players are. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

10-01-2013, 04:40 PM	#21
canaveral Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Space Coast FL Posts: 194	Historical play only: John Olerud - big OBP guy, Randy Johnson - love the K's and stamina.

10-01-2013, 04:50 PM	#22
'94 EXPOS Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 323	Anthony Rizzo I always start as an expansion team. In '13 Rizzo was always left unprotected by the Cubs. At worst he was a 25 hr, 90 rbi guy. In '14 the Cubs have wisely decided to protect him. He has been a monster so far.

10-01-2013, 06:04 PM	#24
D-BacksJosh Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 875	Another spoiler. If anyone is looking to attack with the running game Billy Hamilton would be a good pickup. He has 161 SB in 277 games and only 28 CS in my league. At the minimum league salary that's a 'steal'.

10-01-2013, 06:11 PM	#25
polydamas All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 604	For prospects, Wong and Tijuan Walker. For vets, I always try and pick up Matt Carpenter. I almost always end up with Daric Barton as well, but I don't specifically target him, he's just easy to acquire and I value WoBA

10-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#27
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	Alonso is a first baseman, not a second baseman.

10-01-2013, 08:04 PM	#28
JohnHoward All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 624	In the 13 roster set: Andy Wilkins, Jason Hagerty, Oscar Hernandez, and Trevor Gretzky. In the 14 roster set: Anthony Gose, Trevor Bauer, and Andrelton Simmons. Pretty clear from this thread who the "overs" are.

10-01-2013, 10:29 PM	#33
'94 EXPOS Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 323	Love the Rizzo posts!!!!! Anthony Rizzo who'd want that bum?!!?! In my (weakened) defence he just posted a .916 OPS and 32 homers in 2015 which followed a 49 homer over 1000 OPS in 2014. I promise if you guys start a new game just one more time Anthony will light it up! Or not

10-02-2013, 02:14 AM	#36
MrDov Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 281	Funny everyone loves Trevor Bauer. In my current save in v14 he has already fizzled out by 2015. In 2014 he posted a 5 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. In 2015 he had an 8.14 ERA through 17 starts before being demoted. I traded a AAAA player for him thinking a change of scenery might do something but nope, through 3 starts he posted a 5 ERA though it should have been worse with a WHIP of 1.78. And he's been even worse out of the bullpen for me as a long reliever. No injuries and no funky BABIP in '14 but it's been pretty high in '15 so maybe he can right the ship.