Fantasy Baseball Keeper Help

[mrskippy]

Originally Posted by lgkeeper

I'd be interested.

Well, that's 2, add me it's 3. Need only 7 more. Again, just send me a PM.

I can go with either FanSite.com or RotoWire.com ... both very good services. FanSite is cool in that team owners can upload logos and customize their team pages.

I think we could setup a great league, with a great prize, if enough PMed me and if people were willing to pitch in a bit more than $10. I wouldn't want it more than $25/team though. Perhaps PM how much your willing to contribute. The minimum, assuming no prizes, is $6.90 or $7.40 and 10 teams.

[lgkeeper]

Originally Posted by blgoblue2

considering Beckett over Prior because of team success? the marlins will suck this year

[Terpripken]

Originally Posted by lgkeeper

welll...

A) Beckett isn't on Marlin's (thus red Sox cap LOL)
B) Beckett had a 3.50 ERA in FLA...Fenway won't be so kind
C)Beckett has yet to finish a complete season without injury ..despite his talent

Having said that...he's on my draft board...but significantly lower than past years...been burned too much.

[lgkeeper]

By the way - interesting list here - this is espn.com's Eric Karabell's list of the top 50 players. Notice no Ryan Howard - notice how high Beltran and Bay both are...makes me rethink a bit. My players in bold

ERIC'S TOP 200
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
3. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
4. Mark Teixeira, Rangers
5. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
6. Derrek Lee, Cubs
7. Miguel Tejada, Orioles
8. David Ortiz, Red Sox
9. Alfonso Soriano, Nationals
10. Johan Santana, Twins
11. David Wright, Mets
12. Miguel Cabrera, Marlins
13. Bobby Abreu, Phillies
14. Jason Bay, Pirates
15. Carl Crawford, Devil Rays
16. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
17. Carlos Beltran, Mets
18. Pedro Martinez, Mets
19. Travis Hafner, Indians
20. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
21. Michael Young, Rangers
22. Todd Helton, Rockies
23. Roy Oswalt, Astros
24. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
25. Derek Jeter, Yankees
26. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
27. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
28. Chase Utley, Phillies
29. Chone Figgins, Angels
30. Lance Berkman, Astros
31. Jose Reyes, Mets
32. Jake Peavy, Padres
33. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
34. Carlos Delgado, Mets
35. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
36. Gary Sheffield, Yankees
37. Ben Sheets, Brewers
38. Grady Sizemore, Indians
39. Eric Chavez, A's
40. Andruw Jones, Braves
41. Randy Johnson, Yankees
42. Paul Konerko, White Sox
43. Adam Dunn, Reds
44. Dontrelle Willis, Marlins
45. Marcus Giles, Braves
46. Mark Prior, Cubs
47. Scott Rolen, Cardinals
48. Mark Buehrle, White Sox
49. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
50. Barry Bonds, Giants

59. Ryan Howard
73. Josh Beckett
93. Jim Thome
101. Mike Sweeney
105. Matt Morris
128. Mike Lowell (wow)
133. Barry Zito
136. Ken Griffey Jr.
140. Jorge Posada
143. Cliff Lee
159. Brandon Webb
173. Mike Mussina

[mrskippy]

Here are the five I would keep. I tend to always like to have one or two offensive threats. Thus, Beltran and Bonds are who I would keep.

Otherwise, pitching always tends to be a make or break proposition in Fantasy Baseball. Zito I think is poised to be better this year than last year.

I'm kind of high Peavy and the Padres. I think he'll have a good year. I wouldn't mess with Prior, because I think you would be dealing with damaged goods there. Though, as I said, sometimes damaged goods are a risk to take. However, you should take the risk with Bonds over Prior.

As for Bay, I don't know what to think. If you were in it after this year, I would say give him a shot. You could just as easily swap him out for Beltran.

I would go with these five:

Bonds
Beltran or Bay
Zito
Santana
Peavy

[Terpripken]

Originally Posted by lgkeeper

By the way - interesting list here - this is espn.com's Eric Karabell's list of the top 50 players. Notice no Ryan Howard - notice how high Beltran and Bay both are...makes me rethink a bit. My players in bold

ERIC'S TOP 200
1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
2. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
3. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels
4. Mark Teixeira, Rangers
5. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox
6. Derrek Lee, Cubs
7. Miguel Tejada, Orioles
8. David Ortiz, Red Sox
9. Alfonso Soriano, Nationals
10. Johan Santana, Twins
11. David Wright, Mets
12. Miguel Cabrera, Marlins
13. Bobby Abreu, Phillies
14. Jason Bay, Pirates
15. Carl Crawford, Devil Rays
16. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
17. Carlos Beltran, Mets
18. Pedro Martinez, Mets
19. Travis Hafner, Indians
20. Chris Carpenter, Cardinals
21. Michael Young, Rangers
22. Todd Helton, Rockies
23. Roy Oswalt, Astros
24. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
25. Derek Jeter, Yankees
26. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
27. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
28. Chase Utley, Phillies
29. Chone Figgins, Angels
30. Lance Berkman, Astros
31. Jose Reyes, Mets
32. Jake Peavy, Padres
33. Hideki Matsui, Yankees
34. Carlos Delgado, Mets
35. Rafael Furcal, Dodgers
36. Gary Sheffield, Yankees
37. Ben Sheets, Brewers
38. Grady Sizemore, Indians
39. Eric Chavez, A's
40. Andruw Jones, Braves
41. Randy Johnson, Yankees
42. Paul Konerko, White Sox
43. Adam Dunn, Reds
44. Dontrelle Willis, Marlins
45. Marcus Giles, Braves
46. Mark Prior, Cubs
47. Scott Rolen, Cardinals
48. Mark Buehrle, White Sox
49. Jeff Kent, Dodgers
50. Barry Bonds, Giants

59. Ryan Howard
73. Josh Beckett
93. Jim Thome
101. Mike Sweeney
105. Matt Morris
128. Mike Lowell (wow)
133. Barry Zito
136. Ken Griffey Jr.
140. Jorge Posada
143. Cliff Lee
159. Brandon Webb
173. Mike Mussina

1) I think Howard should be up there...given the park he plays in.

2) Beltran will bunce back...but again...the park you play in matters..maybe too high.

3) Jeff kent???-- put a fork in him

4) D Lee-Love him--- but no way he produces last years numbers

5) Alfonso Sorioano-RFK isn't Texas , and his attitude sucks

6) Chase Utley -Monster-should be higher...especially given position scaricity.

7) Jorge Cantu---Maybe best option at 2b given lineup...I'll draft him..

8) Dontrelle Willis-Were is the love?

9) Ben Sheets---If healthy?

10) Josh beckett---Overrated even at #73

[mrskippy]

Originally Posted by Terpripken

1) I think Howard should be up there...given the park he plays in.

Agreed. Howard is the kind of guy you go for in a steal. In a salary-based league, he is the kind of guy you could get for league minimum and than piss everybody off when he is your MVP. That's what happened to me with Bonds. Everybody else ignored him in the draft and he produced for me year after year.

Howard had 22 HRs in 312 ABs and 88 Gs. Those are great numbers. If he can go the full 162 or reasonably close, keeping that pace, you're talking 40+ HRs, maybe 50+.

However, if you don't protect him, do you think you could get him back in the draft. That is always something you need to consider. If he is ranked low, you might be able to get him back. And, if you really want him, you could always use your first round pick for your sixth keeper. You would lose out on some other names, but it just might be worth it.

[johnnyshaka]

I think I keep Santana, Zito, Young, Cabrera, and Bay.

I take Zito over Prior because Zito is consistent, coming off a good season and heading into his big payday season while Prior has only pitched over 200 innings once...3 years ago. Not too mention that the A's are projecting to be a very good team will that will undoubtedly help Zito's numbers.

[mrskippy]

Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

I take Zito over Prior because Zito is consistent, coming off a good season and heading into his big payday season while Prior has only pitched over 200 innings once...3 years ago. Not too mention that the A's are projecting to be a very good team will that will undoubtedly help Zito's numbers.

Exactly.