Comments on: NL LABR Results

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:57:11 +0000

That was my thinking with Samardzija, since Guzman is done for. That said, to be honest, he kind of sucks, and I wish I used that really important reserve pick (the only players you can keep on bench – players bought at the auction or through FAAB must be active if not on DL) on someone else. I hope you’re right tho.

Totally agree about at-bats. The last two (which were the first two) years I was in it, I never bought anyone for more than $25. Playing time is huge.

By: YouthofToday

YouthofToday — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:57:26 +0000

When Marmol and his 4 BB/9 implodes one too many times for Sweet Lou I fully expect Samardzija to take over that role. The Cubs have 3 decent enough SP prospects that should be ready this year (Cashner, Jackson, Carpenter), allowing Jeff to become the closer.

With Dukes out it’ll be interesting how the NL LABR bids end up for Morse and whomever is left on waivers.

I was surprised that more NL LABR participants didn’t value PT more. In such an incredibly shallow league I would’ve thought more cats would have ensured as many ABs as possible.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:05:38 +0000

Me too. He’s not even as old as he seems. Now I just need him to sign with an NL team – and preferably soon.

By: B Wright, Most the Time

B Wright, Most the Time — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:59:31 +0000

I really like Pedro at 3

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:01:05 +0000

If you don’t like my catching situation, you’d hate others’. Remember, there are 26 C slots in this format. There are only 16 teams in the National League. At least I have two projected starters. Doumit will probably get hurt again, and M. Olivo looms in Colorado, but Iannetta has good upside too.

By: B Wright, Most the Time

B Wright, Most the Time — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:48:55 +0000

Not big on the catcher spot

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:09:20 +0000

Chapman went for $6. Could prove to be a huge bargain.

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:03:00 +0000

I was a charter member of the Bobby Crosby fan club at one time (I think just ahead of Peter Gammons, in fact). Having never done an auction or NL-only league, I have a hard time gauging depth and values, but things should be pretty solid once Glaus is elligible (I hope it’s not 20 games played!). I do have a feeling Crosby will win the SS job, so congrats on hitting the “jackpot” there. I do like the hype backlash with Strassburg; baseball Jesus is for real. What did Chapman go for? I didn’t think he’d hit the bigs this year, but now I have a feeling his ETA is sooner than i’d anticipated.

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:29:38 +0000

Besides, we are talking about a player who multiple former ESPN pundits once predicted to win the MVP for just $1 !! What a steal!

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:04:03 +0000

Ha ha. Well, the hope is that he won’t even be needed. That was a desperate play at the last minute, but if he wins the starting SS job, it would be huge for me even if he does suck. Once Glaus becomes 1B eligible, I’ll be looking for Gamel, Crosby or Giambi to fill my CI spot. Even as a part time player it would be helpful. Trust me, I’m not saying I like Crosby to be some useful player this year. I know he’s terrible.

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:01:00 +0000

I just can’t get past Bobby Crosby at 1B…

By: RotoScoop

RotoScoop — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:36:14 +0000

YouthofToday – Agree with your assessment, although it sounds like I’m higher on T. Hudson than you. Thanks for the comments. I’ll need those scrub SD outfielders to cobble some ABs for me.

By: NL LABR Draft Results for Rotowire Dalton Del Don « BaseballHappenings.com

NL LABR Draft Results for Rotowire Dalton Del Don « BaseballHappenings.com — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:29:12 +0000

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By: YouthofToday

YouthofToday — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:48:24 +0000

You’re way too critical on yourself brother. Negatives: completely overpaying for OC, Hudson and blowing picking up a quality 1B. Polanco I have no issue with… if he stays healthy batting 2nd in that lethal lineup dude is going to be explosive in batting average and runs.

Excellent value picks: both catchers (both should have gone for considerably more in the NL LABR format — WOW!), Santana (and I’m no fan of the Mets), Motte(I totally see Franklin imploding half way through the year) and Lidge (hopefully the surgery cleans out his mental issues as well).

Draft grade: B

By: Stevie Yay-Yo, Pro from Dover

Stevie Yay-Yo, Pro from Dover — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:52:25 +0000

Strasburg will make The Jewru look overhyped.

By: The Jewru

The Jewru — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:32:58 +0000

Not as bad as you made it out to be. I think you hit it on the head however that ultimately you are relying on power and run production from Glaus and Chipper who may be 1 and 1A on the brittle scale.

I really like Polanco moving to a hitters park between Rollins and Utley. He should do well and could really give you a Ichiro like boost to your average due to him not walking very much.
I also think that Cabrera hitting 2 in front of Votto should do well also.
You know how much I love Hudson this year and if Strasburg can make 20 starts, you should rank high in the pitching cats. Johan for $22 when Ricky Nolasco goes for $26 makes Mr. Santana a steal.
Here’s to HGH in the Braves clubhouse. Stay healthly for Dalton boys.