February 21, 200620 yr Anyone got any sleeper picks this year? The obvious one right now is SS Clint Barmes. J. Gomes from tampa bay, J. Franc, both can't really be considered "Sleepers" but I believe they'll have better years then expected. Delmon Young from tampa bay could get some action. Z. duke the pitcher could do well, same with S. Kazmir, and some relievers that could make a impact : T. Gordon, and C. Orvella (tampa bay's probable closer). Any sleepers that you guys have on your mind?
February 21, 200620 yr well Nook logan isnt good so he isnt much of a sleeper ... and Cano is a yankee which makes it impossible to be a sleeper.
February 21, 200620 yr to be honest, I was shocked how far Gagne and Bonds fell in my first draft. I got them in the 6th and 7th rounds.
February 21, 200620 yr There are a ton of them, but it also depends on your definition of sleeper. It could mean guys that drastically outperform their ratings even if they are in the 8th round, or it could be late round guys that might be studs. Since it seems like most of the ones we're saying are late draft guys, I'll give you a few from that category: Jeremy Hermida Kenji Jojima Matt Cain Kelvim Escobar Ryan Zimmerman
February 21, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 11:29 AM) to be honest, I was shocked how far Gagne and Bonds fell in my first draft. I got them in the 6th and 7th rounds. That's the other definition of sleeper, since those guys can drastically outproduce their draft spot. A couple of other guys that fit that category: Jim Thome Chad Tracy Javier Vazquez Rich Harden (typically 5th round, can be top 5 pitcher) Curt Schilling Add John Lackey in here too, he's got pretty good potential. Edited February 21, 200620 yr by ZoomSlowik
February 21, 200620 yr Doesn't a sleeper cease to be a sleeper when everyone keeps talking about them?
February 21, 200620 yr QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 12:11 PM) Doesn't a sleeper cease to be a sleeper when everyone keeps talking about them? Somewhat. Justin Morneau got so much hype last year he wasn't really a sleeper anymore, and the same is true with Felix Hernandez and Ryan Howard this year. However, typically there is enough difference of opinion on a player that they don't shoot up the draft board just by someone mentioning them as a potential sleeper.
February 22, 200620 yr QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) Somewhat. Justin Morneau got so much hype last year he wasn't really a sleeper anymore, and the same is true with Felix Hernandez and Ryan Howard this year. However, typically there is enough difference of opinion on a player that they don't shoot up the draft board just by someone mentioning them as a potential sleeper. Duke, too. I'll throw out the Orioles pitching staff. So bad for so long, and EVERYONE'S hating on the O's in the preseason -- but there is some raw talent there. And just look at what Leo Mazzone could do w/ garbage.
February 22, 200620 yr QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 10:14 PM) I actually drafted E. Bedard in about 2 of my leagues. erik bedard is a nice pick, i wouldnt say for a ten man league but for a 12 man hes a good choice, most definitely a sleeper
February 22, 200620 yr QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 05:52 AM) well Nook logan isnt good so he isnt much of a sleeper ... and Cano is a yankee which makes it impossible to be a sleeper. must you reply to all my posts, nook logan is a sleeper for sure, cano is a stud in the making, lets hear your sleepers then mik
February 22, 200620 yr Author That's the other definition of sleeper, since those guys can drastically outproduce their draft spot. A couple of other guys that fit that category: Jim Thome Chad Tracy Javier Vazquez Rich Harden (typically 5th round, can be top 5 pitcher) Curt Schilling Todd helton also could be considered in the list? He had a rough first half last year and lit it up second half. Eh, pitching wise - Tom Gordon? Gets a closign job for the phillies. Guess thats sorda a sleeper?
March 14, 200620 yr how about Mags? i picked him up in the 12th, and also Giambi, who i got in the 11th
March 14, 200620 yr Author Someone already said it in this post, but i want to emphasis it some more. Jeremy Hermida that guy will probablly produce, because someone HAS to produce from florida other then cabera.
March 16, 200620 yr QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 10:16 PM) True True, and he is having a huge WBC if i recall correctly. casey kotchman in LAA also might start and if he does expect huge production
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