March 27, 200917 yr Here's a few things I've noticed in my drafts, and since I am done I will release my knowledge in case any of you have some late ones scheduled. Clayton Kershaw I have no idea why IDIOTS out there are not more all over this kid. He's going to be a top ten starting pitcher this year. Think of the run support, plus his natural progression. I'm calling 17 wins and he's going like pick 140 (to me) in every draft. Last year was a primer, this year he busts out. Just look to his 20/4 K/BB ratio in Spring. IDIOTS. Matt Wieters I've seen people dropping this kid. They are nuts. He's probably the best catcher in baseball right now, but the Orioles are (smartly) playing the arb clock game with him. Draft him and patch him with a guy like AJ or Kelly Shoppach for a month and a half and then laugh as you have the best catcher from then on... Closers I laugh anytime someone takes a closer before like round 14. Guys like Hanrahan, Motte, and Devine can be had super late. HILARIOUS! Elijah Dukes He's going undrafted in a lot of leagues, which is ridonk. Sure, he's a nutjob, but he's also a nutjob who has a job all to his own this year and will easily put up 25/25, if not 30/30. RIDONK I SAY! Nick Adenhart I know he's had elbow problems in the past... but he's having a solid Spring and he certainly has a job all to his own with Santana and Escobar out of the rotation. Buy now, and worst-case you drop him. The upside far outweighs the risk of taking him in the 2nd to last round of your draft. There's a lot more, but these are the glaring problems. Also, if some dork drops David Price in your league, pick him up.
March 27, 200917 yr Dukes may not have the job all his own. Plus, good luck with him hitting over .260.
March 28, 200917 yr Tell me something I don't know I'll pass on Dukes. Ton of outfielders you can get late that can put up some nice numbers such as Milledge, Pacman, Snider for starters. Have been drafting Motte since news first broke, Lyon is also a guy nobody thinks about. I for one have been biting on Carp or Bedard in drafts just because of the possible breakout year that could come from either of them at that ADP.
March 28, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 07:07 PM) Marcum's due for a comeback. Im thinking sarcasm but.......hes out for the season so I hear.
March 28, 200917 yr QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 08:47 PM) Im thinking sarcasm but.......hes out for the season so I hear. Eventually...
March 28, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 07:00 PM) Milledge, Pacman, Snider for starters Eh, any of them can be had around the same time. I'll take the bonus steals that come with Dukes anyday. I mean, you say good luck with Dukes hitting .260, yet he hit .264 last year (and wowsa, Milledge at .268 and Jones at .270 didn't exactly kill). Any are solid options, but Dukes is the only one who will go 25/25. Edited March 28, 200917 yr by Steve9347
March 28, 200917 yr Who was that sleeper on your fantasy football blog? Selvin Young, wasn't it? I'll wait and see on Dukes.
March 28, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 28, 2009 -> 12:47 AM) Who was that sleeper on your fantasy football blog? Selvin Young, wasn't it? I'll wait and see on Dukes. Knight, that is a low blow. Ouch. Selvin Young sucked balls.
March 28, 200917 yr Let Daddy Tell Ya a Little Somethin' Dude, you gotta stop lying to yourself. Noone, and I'm sure not even your wife, calls you "Daddy" or "Big Daddy."
March 30, 200917 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 03:01 PM) Clayton Kershaw I have no idea why IDIOTS out there are not more all over this kid. He's going to be a top ten starting pitcher this year. Think of the run support, plus his natural progression. I'm calling 17 wins and he's going like pick 140 (to me) in every draft. Last year was a primer, this year he busts out. Just look to his 20/4 K/BB ratio in Spring. IDIOTS. Steve, you got some issues.
March 30, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (hammerhead johnson @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 12:10 AM) Steve, you got some issues. He's going to dominate.
April 8, 200917 yr I like Kershaw A LOT. That's why i drafted the kid. That curveball was sent by the gods, Floyd's can't even touch that thing. Edited April 8, 200917 yr by Thunderbolt
April 8, 200917 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 09:45 PM) I like Kershaw A LOT. That's why i drafted the kid. That curveball was sent by the gods, Floyd's can't even touch that thing. Hopefully, he doesn't have Kerry Wood curveball issues. He's throwing it too much, IMO, at an awfully young age.
April 9, 200917 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 11:01 AM) Nick Adenhart I know he's had elbow problems in the past... but he's having a solid Spring and he certainly has a job all to his own with Santana and Escobar out of the rotation. Buy now, and worst-case you drop him. The upside far outweighs the risk of taking him in the 2nd to last round of your draft.
April 9, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) He had a good game last night... so sad.
April 9, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:53 PM) Hey "Daddy", How are Motte and Devine doing? I could not forsee Dr. James A. Andrews getting the call, and Motte will be fine.
April 10, 200917 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 10:01 AM) Here's a few things I've noticed in my drafts, and since I am done I will release my knowledge in case any of you have some late ones scheduled. Clayton Kershaw I have no idea why IDIOTS out there are not more all over this kid. He's going to be a top ten starting pitcher this year. Think of the run support, plus his natural progression. I'm calling 17 wins and he's going like pick 140 (to me) in every draft. Last year was a primer, this year he busts out. Just look to his 20/4 K/BB ratio in Spring. IDIOTS. Matt Wieters I've seen people dropping this kid. They are nuts. He's probably the best catcher in baseball right now, but the Orioles are (smartly) playing the arb clock game with him. Draft him and patch him with a guy like AJ or Kelly Shoppach for a month and a half and then laugh as you have the best catcher from then on... Closers I laugh anytime someone takes a closer before like round 14. Guys like Hanrahan, Motte, and Devine can be had super late. HILARIOUS! Elijah Dukes He's going undrafted in a lot of leagues, which is ridonk. Sure, he's a nutjob, but he's also a nutjob who has a job all to his own this year and will easily put up 25/25, if not 30/30. RIDONK I SAY! Nick Adenhart I know he's had elbow problems in the past... but he's having a solid Spring and he certainly has a job all to his own with Santana and Escobar out of the rotation. Buy now, and worst-case you drop him. The upside far outweighs the risk of taking him in the 2nd to last round of your draft. There's a lot more, but these are the glaring problems. Also, if some dork drops David Price in your league, pick him up. It is downright hillarious how bad things are going for your predictions only three games into the season. Jinx city! Kershaw: Looked Fine Wieters: AAA Hanrahan: Looked Fine Devine: Most likely out for season Motte: Roughed up and might have lost job Dukes: Not starting Adenhart: Deceased Price: AAA
April 11, 200917 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 03:30 PM) I could not forsee Dr. James A. Andrews getting the call, and Motte will be fine. QUOTE (GREEDY @ Apr 10, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) It is downright hillarious how bad things are going for your predictions only three games into the season. Jinx city! Kershaw: Looked Fine Wieters: AAA Hanrahan: Looked Fine Devine: Most likely out for season Motte: Roughed up and might have lost job Dukes: Not starting Adenhart: Deceased Price: AAA He was taken out tonight/yesterday in the ninth after he gave up two singles with a 2 run lead, he only recorded one out.
April 11, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (GREEDY @ Apr 10, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) Kershaw: Looked Fine Wieters: AAA if you read the post I said laugh and take him because he'll be up by mid-May Hanrahan: Looked Fine Devine: Most likely out for season I should have seen it coming. Motte: Roughed up and might have lost job We're 4 games in, I wouldn't bet on that just yet, though he does seem to suck Dukes: Not starting Adenhart: Deceased I should have seen it coming. Price: AAA if you read the post I said laugh and take him because he'll be up by mid-May
April 13, 200917 yr Author QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 11, 2009 -> 01:25 PM) I picked Devine preseason as well. Too bad the jerk hid his injury. What a cocksucker, I hadn't heard that.
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