Comments on: Player Spotlight: Jonathan Papelbon

By: Danni

Danni — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:58:19 +0000

He’s so hot, and he’s a great closer. I just love Jonathan Papelbon!

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:40:23 +0000

I’ll be rolling out divisional previews soon, but in short, the Yanks lineup is just plain insane. Normally I’m all about looking at pitching staffs when predicting these things, but it’s hard to ignore those bats. I hear you tho, C. Pavano might start on Opening Day for them!

Although he’ll likely battle some ailments throughout the year and isn’t a great fantasy bet, Andy Pettitte is still probably a top-10 option in baseball pitching with a season on the line in October. I hope you’re right, however, b/c I’m no NY fan.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:52:18 +0000

I don’t see the Yankees getting a World Series with a pitching staff that is still suspect after Mussina.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:00:42 +0000

Keith – Well said.

For some reason, I can never come away from a draft with more than two closers. In fact, I’m lucky if I get one of em. Especially in a H2H league, I think that’s a fine strategy to use. I hate closers too.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:57:41 +0000

Boss Hog – Yes, I agree and did mention the fact that it takes a certain type of personality to excel in late-inning, pressure situations. It’s an intangible quality that must be taken into account.

By: Keith

Keith — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:35:29 +0000

While a good closer is certainly valuable, there is simply no way they can compare to the value of a good starter. That Paps comparison is actually quite striking; I’ve never really thought of it that way, but it’s difficult to argue with those numbers. If Paps couldn’t cut it in the rotation, that’s one thing, but all indications are that he would be at least above-average, with the potential for much more. It’s simply much easier to find someone who can be succesful in the 9th inning, than one who can be for the first 7, and the difference will be obvious in the standings at the end of the season.

This year, I think I’m actually going to try and punt saves in my H2H leagues, and squeak by with lower-tier guys and FA pickups in my keeper league (I did keep Street). I hate closers.

By: sir boss hog outlaw III

sir boss hog outlaw III — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:45:17 +0000

you didn’t adress the most important part…does this guy have the personanilty to close out games in the ninth….if i were a gm i would love to have a guy step up and demand the role….lets take there arch nemesis, rivera was certainly a key component to the yankees world series run…you might be right, but im not ready to dismiss the move yet

By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 08:03:12 +0000

Although I believe Lester will eventually make a decent to good fill in for their rotation, I for the most part am on board with your assessment. People overrate Boston’s team needs for a 9th inning guy, when in actuality, another dominant starter is much more important.