The LoHud Yankees Blog: "Sanjay asked: Can you name the minor league position player who you believe will make an impact with the Yankees this year? Anybody in particular who has caught your eye?
Brian Cashman: “Brett Gardner.”"
If the GM likes him, then expect to see him in Yankee pinstripes.
Monday, March 31, 2008
AL-Only 4x4 Pitching Sleeper?
I had my AL-Only 4x4 draft yesterday. It is a keeper league, and very few SP were available. The top ones were Roy Halladay, Joe Blanton, John Lackey, Scott Kazmir and Mark Buerhle. They went for $26, $18, $17, $14 and $17 respectively.
One pitcher who did not fetch that type of bid was Mariners' $48MM man Carlos Silva. He went for $3. Looking at this comparison between Silva (as a Twin) and Blanton from 2007 looks favorable towards Silva, doesn't it?
One pitcher who did not fetch that type of bid was Mariners' $48MM man Carlos Silva. He went for $3. Looking at this comparison between Silva (as a Twin) and Blanton from 2007 looks favorable towards Silva, doesn't it?
| PLAYER | W | ERA | WHIP | IP | K |
| Joe Blanton | 14 | 3.95 | 1.22 | 230 | 140 |
| Carlos Silva | 13 | 4.19 | 1.31 | 202 | 89 |
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Sleeper Source For 90+ RBI
CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Baseball - MLB Toronto: Jays looking forward to TO return: "Gibbons unveiled the batting order he hopes will stick at least until Scott Rolen returns to active duty late in April or early in May. Shortstop David Eckstein batted leadoff, followed by Shannon Stewart, Alex Rios, Vernon Wells at cleanup, DH Frank Thomas, Aaron Hill, Lyle Overbay, Marco Scutaro and Gregg Zaun"
Aaron Hill batting 6th? There could be a 90+ RBI 2B emerging.
Aaron Hill batting 6th? There could be a 90+ RBI 2B emerging.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Deep AL-Only Sleepers
I'm sure most teams are drafting this weekend, and many will have completed their drafts before reading this. There are two players I want to point out for those playing in very deep Al-Only leagues.
The first is Tampa Bays Rays back-up infielder Elliot Johnson. Right now he is known for barrelling into New York Yankees catching prospect Franncisco Cervelli in the 9th inning of an early Spring Training game and breaking the catcher's wrist. Soon deep AL-Only leagues will know him as the Nick Punto of Tampa Bay - double digit steals and multi-position eligibility.
The other is Yankees' middle reliever Ross Ohlendorf. In six major league innings last season, he struck out nine batters. I sense the Yankees want him to be the one to step-up in the 'pen and take over eigth inning duties from Joba Chamberlain.
Ohlendrof is a converted starter so we have yet to see how well his stuff translates as a reliever. If last year's six-inning sample is representative, then he will be an excellent middle relief option on a team that can score runs.
The first is Tampa Bays Rays back-up infielder Elliot Johnson. Right now he is known for barrelling into New York Yankees catching prospect Franncisco Cervelli in the 9th inning of an early Spring Training game and breaking the catcher's wrist. Soon deep AL-Only leagues will know him as the Nick Punto of Tampa Bay - double digit steals and multi-position eligibility.
The other is Yankees' middle reliever Ross Ohlendorf. In six major league innings last season, he struck out nine batters. I sense the Yankees want him to be the one to step-up in the 'pen and take over eigth inning duties from Joba Chamberlain.
Ohlendrof is a converted starter so we have yet to see how well his stuff translates as a reliever. If last year's six-inning sample is representative, then he will be an excellent middle relief option on a team that can score runs.
Friday, March 28, 2008
AL West : Angels and Mariners
What is wrong in the AL West? All the serious division contenders have major injury issues that could derail their high expectations.
The Los Angeles Angels have to be reeling following the news that Kelvim Escobar is likely done for the 2008 season. This has the immediate effect of making Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders, Dustin Moseley or rookie Nick Adenhart a permanent 2008 rotation member. And none is expected to pitch as well as Escobar did last season.
That news followed the injury news on top middle reliever Scot Shields. He will begin the season on the DL due to forearm issues. Without a dependable bridge from the 8th inning to closer, Francisco Rodriguez, can the Angels rely on any of those four pitchers to consistently pitch into the 7th or will they be out by the 6th and cause the Angels bullpen to throw two or three innings each night to just get to K-Rod?
Preceding the Shields news was news that ace John Lackey will be lost until mid-May. This left the Angels a starting rotation of Jered Weaver, Jon Garland, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders and either Dustin Mosely or Nick Adenhart.
That rotation cannot stave off a better Seattle Mariner's team. With a rotation of Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Carlos Silva, Jarrod Washburn and Miguel Batista, the Mariners should win the battle of these two leading Al West contenders.
Unfortunately, the Mariners have some injury concerns of their on at their corners. Richie Sexson has been alluding to injury issues that are the cause of his loss of major league hitting ability, and 3B Adrian Beltre has revelaed that he is playign through a wrist injury that did not heal over the winter.
Given Sexson's production last season, the MAriners' can ably replace it with Brad Wilkerson at 1B while installing rookie Wladimir Balentien in RF. it is replacing Beltre that is more troublesome. Miguel Cairo or Willie Bloomquist can only be consider MaLPinos as regular players.
Another option at 1B would be to move Jose Vidro from the Dh role to 1B and install rookie Jeff Clement or Balentien at DH. It would likely wash with Clement upgrading power at DH and Vidro upgrading the hitting at 1B.
Either way, the Mariners will need to shuffle a couple of key hitters who are expected to hit in the middle of their order. Will their starting rotation be enough to offset that loss of offense or will the weakened Angels' rotation and their current offense still be too much?
As for the Texas Rangers and Oakland A's, let just say I don't believe either to be serious contenders barring the ermegence of 3-5 starting pitchers on each team.
The Los Angeles Angels have to be reeling following the news that Kelvim Escobar is likely done for the 2008 season. This has the immediate effect of making Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders, Dustin Moseley or rookie Nick Adenhart a permanent 2008 rotation member. And none is expected to pitch as well as Escobar did last season.
That news followed the injury news on top middle reliever Scot Shields. He will begin the season on the DL due to forearm issues. Without a dependable bridge from the 8th inning to closer, Francisco Rodriguez, can the Angels rely on any of those four pitchers to consistently pitch into the 7th or will they be out by the 6th and cause the Angels bullpen to throw two or three innings each night to just get to K-Rod?
Preceding the Shields news was news that ace John Lackey will be lost until mid-May. This left the Angels a starting rotation of Jered Weaver, Jon Garland, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders and either Dustin Mosely or Nick Adenhart.
That rotation cannot stave off a better Seattle Mariner's team. With a rotation of Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Carlos Silva, Jarrod Washburn and Miguel Batista, the Mariners should win the battle of these two leading Al West contenders.
Unfortunately, the Mariners have some injury concerns of their on at their corners. Richie Sexson has been alluding to injury issues that are the cause of his loss of major league hitting ability, and 3B Adrian Beltre has revelaed that he is playign through a wrist injury that did not heal over the winter.
Given Sexson's production last season, the MAriners' can ably replace it with Brad Wilkerson at 1B while installing rookie Wladimir Balentien in RF. it is replacing Beltre that is more troublesome. Miguel Cairo or Willie Bloomquist can only be consider MaLPinos as regular players.
Another option at 1B would be to move Jose Vidro from the Dh role to 1B and install rookie Jeff Clement or Balentien at DH. It would likely wash with Clement upgrading power at DH and Vidro upgrading the hitting at 1B.
Either way, the Mariners will need to shuffle a couple of key hitters who are expected to hit in the middle of their order. Will their starting rotation be enough to offset that loss of offense or will the weakened Angels' rotation and their current offense still be too much?
As for the Texas Rangers and Oakland A's, let just say I don't believe either to be serious contenders barring the ermegence of 3-5 starting pitchers on each team.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
AL-Only Closer/Saves 4x4 Auction Values, Part II
Here are the remaining relievers ranked by Baseball Prospectus' Player Forecast Manager. Note a few of these guys should be downgraded alittle, if that is possible with most dollar values under $5.
AL-Only 4x4 Closer Values Part II:
AL-Only 4x4 Closer Values Part II:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Reyes Al | RP | 7 |
| Perez Rafael | RP | 7 |
| Neshek Patrick | RP | 7 |
| Wheeler Dan | RP | 6 |
| Benoit Joaquin | RP | 6 |
| Okajima Hideki | RP | 5 |
| Shields Scot | RP | 5 |
| Speier Justin | RP | 5 |
| Ramirez Edwar | RP | 5 |
| Peralta Joel | RP | 4 |
| Gobble Jimmy | RP | 4 |
| Farnsworth Kyle | RP | 4 |
| Rodney Fernando | RP | 4 |
| Embree Alan | RP | 3 |
| Frasor Jason | RP | 3 |
| Delcarmen Manuel | RP | 3 |
| Downs Scott | RP | 3 |
| Britton Chris | RP | 3 |
| Kobayashi Masahide | RP | 3 |
| Casilla Santiago | RP | 3 |
| Guerrier Matt | RP | 3 |
| Devine Joey | RP | 3 |
| Linebrink Scott | RP | 2 |
| Dotel Octavio | RP | 2 |
| Bale John | RP | 2 |
| Rincon Juan | RP | 2 |
| Janssen Casey | RP | 2 |
| Crain Jesse | RP | 2 |
| Brown Andrew | RP | 2 |
| Cruceta Francisco | RP | 2 |
| Logan Boone | RP | 2 |
| Bulger Jason | RP | 2 |
| Thornton Matt | RP | 2 |
| Glover Gary | RP | 2 |
| Littleton Wes | RP | 1 |
| Miller Trever | RP | 1 |
| Fultz Aaron | RP | 1 |
| Lewis Jensen | RP | 1 |
| Seay Bobby | RP | 1 |
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NL-Only 4x4 Draft Results
Here are the results of an NL-Only 4x4 snake draft I did last night. How did I do?
Round Pick Player Position
1. (8) Ryan Howard 1B
2. (13) Brandon Phillips 2B
3. (28) Brian McCann C
4. (33) Chris Young OF
5. (48) Jason Bay OF
6. (53) Francisco Cordero P
7. (68) Justin Upton OF
8. (73) Todd Helton 1B
9. (88) Ryan Theriot 2B,SS
10. (93) Oliver Perez P
11. (108) Brian Wilson P
12. (113) Khalil Greene SS
13. (128) Eugenio Velez 2B
14. (133) Matt Diaz OF
15. (148) Manny Parra P
16. (153) Chase Headley 3B
17. (168) Paul Lo Duca C
18. (173) Jose Bautista 3B,OF
19. (188) Chad Qualls P
20. (193) Geoff Jenkins OF
21. (208) David Weathers P
22. (213) Dave Roberts OF
23. (228) Alejandro De Aza OF
24. (233) Oscar Villarreal P
25. (248) Joel Hanrahan P
26. (253) Kyle Lohse P
27. (268) Jonathan Sanchez P
28. (273) Rick VandenHurk P
29. (288) Brad Thompson P
Round Pick Player Position
1. (8) Ryan Howard 1B
2. (13) Brandon Phillips 2B
3. (28) Brian McCann C
4. (33) Chris Young OF
5. (48) Jason Bay OF
6. (53) Francisco Cordero P
7. (68) Justin Upton OF
8. (73) Todd Helton 1B
9. (88) Ryan Theriot 2B,SS
10. (93) Oliver Perez P
11. (108) Brian Wilson P
12. (113) Khalil Greene SS
13. (128) Eugenio Velez 2B
14. (133) Matt Diaz OF
15. (148) Manny Parra P
16. (153) Chase Headley 3B
17. (168) Paul Lo Duca C
18. (173) Jose Bautista 3B,OF
19. (188) Chad Qualls P
20. (193) Geoff Jenkins OF
21. (208) David Weathers P
22. (213) Dave Roberts OF
23. (228) Alejandro De Aza OF
24. (233) Oscar Villarreal P
25. (248) Joel Hanrahan P
26. (253) Kyle Lohse P
27. (268) Jonathan Sanchez P
28. (273) Rick VandenHurk P
29. (288) Brad Thompson P
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Colorado Rockies 2B Jayson Nix
After three seasons in AAA, Jayson Nix has won the starting 2B job with the Colorado Rockies. The immediate effect is the signal the end of Jeff Baker's potential to live-up to the hype of being Clemson University's all-time HR leader when he was drafted.
Baker lost the 2B competition because he cannot hit for a high AVG and doesn't take the walks necessary to make his low AVG palatable. Sure, the Rox will say Nix won on his defense, but Baker hit a mere 209/286/326 this Spring. Nix went 300/475/667.
Baker will stick with the Rox because he can back-up 1B, 3B, LF, RF and now 2B, but his chances of ever fulfilling expectations are done. He would need a solid month or two of play to establish himself, it at all.
Baker lost the 2B competition because he cannot hit for a high AVG and doesn't take the walks necessary to make his low AVG palatable. Sure, the Rox will say Nix won on his defense, but Baker hit a mere 209/286/326 this Spring. Nix went 300/475/667.
Baker will stick with the Rox because he can back-up 1B, 3B, LF, RF and now 2B, but his chances of ever fulfilling expectations are done. He would need a solid month or two of play to establish himself, it at all.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Expensive Steals - Carlos Gomez
The twins was given the CF job to Carlos Gomez and sent down his two competitors, Denard Span and Jason Pridie. Go to your leagues and add Gomez as fast as you can.
He is a 40+ SB player readily available.
He is a 40+ SB player readily available.
AL Tout Wars - Top Starting Pitchers
Do you believe in Erik Bedard's 2007 season? The experts in Tout Wars sure do. He went for $33 - one of just two pitchers to crack the $30 mark. The other was CC Sabathia at $31. I would have thought there would be some concern about CC's enormous workload last season.
I would have given that honor - breaking $30 and the most expensive pitcher - to Justin Verlander. He went for $29. Josh Beckett went for $26, which is also the price of the most expensive closer, JJ Putz
I would have given that honor - breaking $30 and the most expensive pitcher - to Justin Verlander. He went for $29. Josh Beckett went for $26, which is also the price of the most expensive closer, JJ Putz
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Fantasy Sleeper Opportunity - Matt Diaz
The Atlanta Braves sent up-and-coming outfielders, Brnaodn Jones and Jordan Schafer, to the minors yesterday. This means Mark Kotsay and Josh Anderson will share the CF job at the start of the 2008 season.
More importantly, this move gives LF Matt Diaz the chance to get full-time ABs. With a well-over .300 AVG the past two seasons, Diaz could become a quality asset in AVG.
More importantly, this move gives LF Matt Diaz the chance to get full-time ABs. With a well-over .300 AVG the past two seasons, Diaz could become a quality asset in AVG.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
NL-Only Closer/Saves 4x4 Auction Values
NL-Only 4x4 Closer Values Part I:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Wagner Billy | RP | 24 |
| Saito Takashi | RP | 21 |
| Soriano Rafael | RP | 21 |
| Cordero Francisco | RP | 20 |
| Valverde Jose | RP | 19 |
| Capps Matt | RP | 18 |
| Cordero Chad | RP | 16 |
| Lidge Brad | RP | 15 |
| Hoffman Trevor | RP | 12 |
| Corpas Manuel | RP | 12 |
| Howry Bob | RP | 12 |
| Broxton Jonathan | RP | 11 |
| Gagne Eric | RP | 10 |
| Isringhausen Jason | RP | 10 |
| Wilson Brian | RP | 9 |
| Gregg Kevin | RP | 9 |
| Marmol Carlos | RP | 9 |
| Meredith Cla | RP | 7 |
| Bell Heath | RP | 6 |
| Lyon Brandon | RP | 6 |
Friday, March 21, 2008
AL-Only Closer/Saves 4x4 Auction Values, Part I
AL-Only 4x4 Closer Values Part I:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Putz J.J. | RP | 27 |
| Rivera Mariano | RP | 26 |
| Papelbon Jonathan | RP | 25 |
| Street Huston | RP | 25 |
| Nathan Joe | RP | 24 |
| Rodriguez Francisco | RP | 23 |
| Soria Joakim | RP | 19 |
| Ryan B.j. | RP | 18 |
| Jenks Bobby | RP | 16 |
| Percival Troy | RP | 13 |
| Borowski Joe | RP | 12 |
| Wilson C.J. | RP | 12 |
| Sherrill George | RP | 10 |
| Betancourt Rafael | RP | 9 |
| Jones Todd | RP | 9 |
| Walker Jamie | RP | 9 |
Thursday, March 20, 2008
AL-Only SP 4x4 Auction Values, Part I
AL-Only 4x4 SP Values Part I:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Robertson Nate | SP | 10 |
| Garza Matthew | SP | 9 |
| Hughes Philip | SP | 8 |
| Gaudin Chad | SP | 8 |
| Schilling Curt | SP | 8 |
| Willis Dontrelle | SP | 8 |
| Laffey Aaron | SP | 8 |
| Kennedy Ian | SP | 7 |
| Wang Chien-Ming | SP | 7 |
| Meche Gil | SP | 7 |
| Buchholz Clay | SP | 7 |
| Mussina Mike | SP | 7 |
| Duchscherer Justin | SP | 7 |
| Baker Scott | SP | 6 |
| McGowan Dustin | SP | 6 |
| Buehrle Mark | SP | 6 |
| Greinke Zack | SP | 6 |
| Garland Jon | SP | 5 |
| Westbrook Jake | SP | 5 |
| Sonnanstine Andrew | SP | 5 |
| Cabrera Daniel | SP | 4 |
| Washburn Jarrod | SP | 4 |
| Millwood Kevin | SP | 4 |
| Silva Carlos | SP | 4 |
| Bonser Boof | SP | 3 |
| Santana Ervin | SP | 3 |
| Marcum Shaun | SP | 2 |
| Wakefield Tim | SP | 1 |
| Batista Miguel | SP | 1 |
| Litsch Jesse | SP | 1 |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NL-Only SP 4x4 Auction Values, Part II
NL-Only 4x4 SP Values Part II:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Santana Johan | SP | 46 |
| Peavy Jake | SP | 39 |
| Smoltz John | SP | 32 |
| Webb Brandon | SP | 29 |
| Hamels Cole | SP | 29 |
| Harang Aaron | SP | 25 |
| Haren Dan | SP | 23 |
| Oswalt Roy | SP | 20 |
| Zambrano Carlos | SP | 18 |
| Hill Richard | SP | 17 |
| Lincecum Timothy | SP | 15 |
| Martinez Pedro | SP | 15 |
| Myers Brett | SP | 15 |
| Sheets Ben | SP | 14 |
| Hudson Tim | SP | 14 |
| Young Chris | SP | 14 |
| Gallardo Yovani | SP | 13 |
| Kuroda Hiroki | SP | 13 |
| Cain Matt | SP | 12 |
| Snell Ian | SP | 12 |
| Lilly Ted | SP | 12 |
| Lowe Derek | SP | 11 |
| Arroyo Bronson | SP | 11 |
| Bush David | SP | 11 |
| Billingsley Chad | SP | 11 |
| Wainwright Adam | SP | 10 |
| Zito Barry | SP | 10 |
| Maine John | SP | 10 |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
NL-Only SP 4x4 Auction Values, Part I
NL-Only 4x4 SP Values Part I:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Miller Andrew | SP | 9 |
| Penny Brad | SP | 8 |
| Perez Oliver | SP | 7 |
| Francis Jeff | SP | 7 |
| Hill Shawn | SP | 7 |
| Gorzelanny Tom | SP | 7 |
| Maddux Greg | SP | 6 |
| Hernandez Orlando | SP | 5 |
| James Chuck | SP | 5 |
| Johnson Randy | SP | 5 |
| Belisle Matt | SP | 5 |
| Moyer Jamie | SP | 4 |
| Reyes Anthony | SP | 4 |
| Carpenter Chris | SP | 4 |
| Maholm Paul | SP | 4 |
| Germano Justin | SP | 4 |
| Sanchez Jonathan | SP | 3 |
| Volquez Edison | SP | 3 |
| Capuano Chris | SP | 3 |
| Correia Kevin | SP | 3 |
| Pelfrey Mike | SP | 3 |
| Prior Mark | SP | 3 |
| Misch Pat | SP | 2 |
| Pineiro Joel | SP | 2 |
| Rodriguez Wandy | SP | 1 |
| Schmidt Jason | SP | 1 |
| Suppan Jeff | SP | 1 |
| Lieber Jon | SP | 1 |
| Hendrickson Mark | SP | 1 |
| Bergmann Jason | SP | 1 |
Monday, March 17, 2008
AL-Only OF 4x4 Auction Values, Part II
AL-Only 4x4 OF Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Sizemore Grady | CF | 33 |
| Crawford Carl | LF | 32 |
| Upton B.J. | OF/2B | 31 |
| Granderson Curtis | CF | 26 |
| Hunter Torii | CF | 26 |
| Rios Alexis | RF | 25 |
| Figgins Chone | 3B/CF | 25 |
| Swisher Nicholas | 1B/LF | 24 |
| Jones Adam | CF | 24 |
| Guerrero Vladimir | RF | 22 |
| Thames Marcus | LF | 22 |
| Young Delmon | RF | 22 |
| Abreu Bob | RF | 21 |
| Dye Jermaine | RF | 20 |
| Markakis Nick | LF/RF | 20 |
| Wells Vernon | CF | 20 |
| Sheffield Gary | RF | 20 |
| Gomez Carlos | CF | 20 |
| Ellsbury Jacoby | CF | 19 |
| Ordonez Magglio | RF | 18 |
| Ramirez Manny | LF | 17 |
| Matsui Hideki | LF | 17 |
| Bradley Milton | RF | 17 |
| Cuddyer Mike | RF | 17 |
| Suzuki Ichiro | CF/RF | 16 |
| Buck Travis | LF | 16 |
| Matthews Gary | CF | 16 |
| Gutierrez Franklin | RF | 16 |
| Guillen Jose | RF | 15 |
| Damon Johnny | CF | 15 |
| Hamilton Josh | CF | 15 |
Saturday, March 15, 2008
AL-Only OF 4x4 Auction Values, Part I
PECOTA loves A's OF Ryan Sweeney!
AL-Only 4x4 OF Values:
AL-Only 4x4 OF Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Ibanez Raul | LF | 15 |
| Kubel Jason | LF | 15 |
| Scott Luke | LF | 15 |
| Sweeney Ryan | RF | 14 |
| Huff Aubrey | 3B/RF | 13 |
| Cabrera Melky | LF | 13 |
| Crisp Coco | CF | 13 |
| Blake Casey | RF | 13 |
| Byrd Marlon | CF | 12 |
| Wilkerson Brad | LF | 12 |
| Dejesus David | LF/CF | 11 |
| Anderson Garret | LF | 11 |
| Gathright Joey | CF | 10 |
| Quentin Carlos | RF | 10 |
| Drew J.D. | RF | 9 |
| Catalanotto Frank | LF | 8 |
| Floyd Cliff | LF | 8 |
| Dellucci David | LF/RF | 8 |
| Cruz Nelson | RF | 7 |
| Jones Jacque | RF | 7 |
| Payton Jay | LF/CF/RF | 7 |
| Francisco Ben | LF | 7 |
| Brown Emil | LF/RF | 6 |
| Lind Adam | LF | 6 |
| Michaels Jason | LF | 6 |
| Rivera Juan | LF/CF/RF | 5 |
| Monroe Craig | LF | 5 |
| Johnson Reed | LF/RF | 5 |
| Owens Jerry | CF | 5 |
| Reed Jeremy | CF | 5 |
| Denorfia Chris | CF | 4 |
| Willits Reggie | LF | 4 |
| Ozuna Pablo | LF | 1 |
Friday, March 14, 2008
NL-Only OF 4x4 Auction Values, Part II
NL-Only 4x4 OF Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Soriano Alfonso | LF | 36 |
| Braun Ryan | 3B/LF | 35 |
| Young Chris | CF | 33 |
| Holliday Matt | LF | 30 |
| Dunn Adam | LF | 28 |
| Hart Corey | LF/RF | 27 |
| Beltran Carlos | CF | 26 |
| Jones Andruw | CF | 24 |
| Lee Carlos | LF | 24 |
| Byrnes Eric | CF | 23 |
| Pence Hunter | RF | 23 |
| Berkman Lance | 1B/RF | 23 |
| Kemp Matthew | CF | 22 |
| Milledge Lastings | LF/RF | 22 |
| Ankiel Rick | RF | 21 |
| Bay Jason | LF | 20 |
| Victorino Shane | LF/CF/RF | 20 |
| Francoeur Jeffrey | RF | 18 |
| Upton Justin | RF | 18 |
| Burrell Pat | LF | 17 |
| Hairston Scott | LF | 17 |
| Davis Rajai | LF | 17 |
| Hermida Jeremy | RF | 16 |
| Willingham Josh | LF | 16 |
| Bautista Jose | 3B/CF/RF | 15 |
| Hall Bill | CF/3B | 15 |
| Fukudome Kyosuke | RF | 15 |
| Duncan Chris | LF/RF | 15 |
| Maybin Cameron | CF | 15 |
| Hawpe Bradley | RF | 14 |
| Ortmeier Daniel | 1B/OF | 14 |
| Griffey Ken | CF | 14 |
| Kearns Austin | RF | 14 |
| Pierre Juan | CF | 14 |
Thursday, March 13, 2008
NL-Only OF 4x4 Auction Values, Part I
Note the Astros' Reggie Abercrombie has five stolen bases this Spring and PECOTA loves him - 15 HR and 30 SB in a full-time role.
NL-Only 4x4 OF Values, Part I:
NL-Only 4x4 OF Values, Part I:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Church Ryan | CF | 13 |
| Roberts Dave | LF | 13 |
| Morgan Nyjer | CF | 13 |
| Taveras Willy | CF | 13 |
| McLouth Nathan | CF/RF | 12 |
| Rowand Aaron | CF | 12 |
| Freel Ryan | CF/RF | 12 |
| Pena Wily | CF/RF | 12 |
| Pie Felix | CF | 12 |
| Cameron Mike | CF | 11 |
| Alou Moises | RF | 11 |
| Jenkins Geoff | RF | 11 |
| Ethier Andre | LF | 11 |
| Winn Randy | LF/CF/RF | 11 |
| Nady Xavier | 1B/RF | 11 |
| Rasmus Colby | CF | 10 |
| Abercrombie Reggie | CF | 9 |
| Bourn Michael | CF | 9 |
| Dukes Elijah | LF | 9 |
| Diaz Matt | LF | 9 |
| Giles Brian | RF | 9 |
| Spilborghs Ryan | CF | 9 |
| Derosa Mark | 2B/3B/RF | 8 |
| Bruce Jay | CF | 7 |
| Murton Matt | LF | 7 |
| Edmonds Jim | CF | 7 |
| Burke Chris | 2B/CF | 7 |
| Hopper Norris | CF | 7 |
| Werth Jayson | RF | 6 |
| Gonzalez Luis | LF | 5 |
| Jones Brandon | LF | 5 |
| Anderson Josh | CF | 5 |
| Chavez Endy | LF/CF/RF | 5 |
| Gross Gabe | LF/CF | 4 |
| Thorman Scott | LF | 4 |
| Schierholtz Nate | LF | 4 |
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
AL-Only 3B 4x4 Auction Values
Keep an eye on the A's Jack Hannahan as an end-of-draft corner. Eric Chavez is taking epidural for his back pain. Hannahan is the beneficiary.
AL-Only 4x4 3B Values:
AL-Only 4x4 3B Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Rodriguez Alex | 3B | 40 |
| Cabrera Miguel | 3B | 26 |
| Figgins Chone | 3B/CF | 25 |
| Beltre Adrian | 3B | 23 |
| Gordon Alex | 1B/3B | 23 |
| Teahen Mark | 3B | 17 |
| Fields Joshua | 3B | 16 |
| Lowell Mike | 3B | 15 |
| Longoria Evan | 3B | 14 |
| Huff Aubrey | 3B/RF | 13 |
| Blalock Hank | 3B | 13 |
| Rolen Scott | 3B | 13 |
| Chavez Eric | 3B | 12 |
| Mora Melvin | 3B | 11 |
| Crede Joe | 3B | 10 |
| Izturis Maicer | 3B | 10 |
| Moore Scott | 3B | 7 |
| Lamb Mike | 1B/3B | 7 |
| German Esteban | 2B/3B | 6 |
| Betemit Wilson | 3B | 4 |
| Hannahan Jack | 3B | 4 |
| Punto Nick | 3B/SS | 4 |
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
NL-Only 3B 4x4 Auction Values
Remember these are from Baseball Propsectus' Player Forecast Manager as of 2/27/08. I wouldn't have the Dodgers' Andy LaRoche as relatively high. I think his season may be lost - at least as a full-time player.
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Braun Ryan | 3B/LF | 35 |
| Wright David | 3B | 32 |
| Zimmerman Ryan | 3B | 21 |
| Ramirez Aramis | 3B | 20 |
| Jones Chipper | 3B | 20 |
| Encarnacion Edwin | 3B | 19 |
| Atkins Garrett | 3B | 19 |
| Reynolds Mark | 3B | 16 |
| Kouzmanoff Kevin | 3B | 16 |
| Bautista Jose | 3B/CF/RF | 15 |
| Hall Bill | CF/3B | 15 |
| Wigginton Ty | 1B/2B/3B | 14 |
| Glaus Troy | 3B | 13 |
| Laroche Andy | 3B | 10 |
| Sanchez Freddy | 2B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Aurilia Rich | 1B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Tracy Chad | 3B | 9 |
| Feliz Pedro | 3B | 8 |
| Frandsen Kevin | 2B/3B | 8 |
| Derosa Mark | 2B/3B/RF | 8 |
| Garciaparra Nomar | 1B/3B | 7 |
| McPherson Dallas | 3B | 5 |
| Dobbs Greg | 3B | 1 |
Monday, March 10, 2008
AL-Only SS 4x4 Auction Values
AL-Only 4x4 SS Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Guillen Carlos | SS | 20 |
| Jeter Derek | SS | 17 |
| Peralta Jhonny | SS | 15 |
| Young Mike | SS | 15 |
| Cabrera Orlando | SS | 15 |
| Lugo Julio | SS | 14 |
| Crosby Bobby | SS | 11 |
| Betancourt Yuniesky | SS | 10 |
| Renteria Edgar | SS | 10 |
| Aybar Eric | SS | 10 |
| Bartlett Jason | SS | 9 |
| Eckstein David | SS | 7 |
| Everett Adam | SS | 7 |
| Pena Tony | SS | 6 |
| Murphy Donald | SS | 5 |
| Hernandez Luis | SS | 4 |
| Punto Nick | 3B/SS | 4 |
Sunday, March 09, 2008
What A Curve!
Here is a very nice looking pitch from Dodgers' prospect Clayton Kersahw. Let the hype begin!
NL-Only SS 4x4 Auction Values
I'd add that Jeff Keppinger should be in the same area as Yunel Escobar. The only difference will be ABs.
NL-Only 4x4 SS Values:
NL-Only 4x4 SS Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Reyes Jose | SS | 42 |
| Ramirez Hanley | SS | 36 |
| Rollins Jimmy | SS | 28 |
| Tulowitzki Troy | SS | 20 |
| Furcal Rafael | SS | 17 |
| Greene Khalil | SS | 17 |
| Hardy James | SS | 15 |
| Tejada Miguel | SS | 14 |
| Drew Stephen | SS | 13 |
| Lopez Felipe | SS | 12 |
| Escobar Yunel | SS | 10 |
| Sanchez Freddy | 2B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Aurilia Rich | 1B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Vizquel Omar | SS | 9 |
| Wilson Jack | SS | 6 |
| Gonzalez Alex | SS | 6 |
| Cedeno Ronny | SS | 6 |
| Counsell Craig | SS | 4 |
| Wilson Josh | SS | 4 |
Saturday, March 08, 2008
AL-Only 2B 4x4 Auction Values
AL-Only 4x4 2B Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Roberts Brian | 2B | 32 |
| Kinsler Ian | 2B | 29 |
| Kendrick Howie | 1B/2B | 17 |
| Cano Robinson | 2B | 15 |
| Ellis Mark | 2B | 15 |
| Pedroia Dustin | 2B | 14 |
| Cabrera Asdrubal | 2B | 14 |
| Hill Aaron | 2B | 11 |
| Iwamura Akinori | 2B | 10 |
| Lopez Jose | 2B | 9 |
| Harris Brendan | 2B | 9 |
| Polanco Placido | 2B | 8 |
| German Esteban | 2B/3B | 6 |
| Richar Danny | 2B | 6 |
| Casilla Alexi | 2B | 5 |
| Grudzielanek Mark | 2B | 4 |
| Callaspo Alberto | 2B | 4 |
Friday, March 07, 2008
NL-Only 2B 4x4 Auction Values
Defintely keep Rockies' for-now 1B-eligible Jeff Baker in mind. If he wins the 2B job, he could produce a top 10 value.
NL-Only 4x4 2B Values:
NL-Only 4x4 2B Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Utley Chase | 2B | 22 |
| Phillips Brandon | 2B | 21 |
| Uggla Dan | 2B | 21 |
| Weeks Rickie | 2B | 19 |
| Johnson Kelly | 2B | 16 |
| Wigginton Ty | 1B/2B/3B | 14 |
| Kent Jeff | 2B | 12 |
| Hudson Orlando | 2B | 11 |
| Matsui Kazuo | 2B | 11 |
| Sanchez Freddy | 2B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Durham Ray | 2B | 8 |
| Frandsen Kevin | 2B | 8 |
| Derosa Mark | 2B/3B/RF | 8 |
| Iguchi Tadahito | 2B | 7 |
| Belliard Ron | 2B | 7 |
| Burke Chris | 2B/CF | 7 |
| Castillo Luis | 2B | 7 |
| Theriot Ryan | 2B | 6 |
| Anderson Marlon | 2B | 6 |
| Infante Omar | 2B | 6 |
| Cantu Jorge | 2B | 5 |
| Nix Jayson | 2B | 5 |
| Kennedy Adam | 2B | 5 |
| Velez Eugenio | 2B | 4 |
Thursday, March 06, 2008
AL-Only 1B 4x4 Auction Values
Remember, these values were produced using Baseabll Prospectus' Player Forecaster Manager. I never considered Matt Stairs so valuable.
AL-Only 4x4 1B Values:
AL-Only 4x4 1B Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Pena Carlos | 1B | 25 |
| Swisher Nicholas | 1B/LF | 24 |
| Morneau Justin | 1B | 20 |
| Konerko Paul | 1B | 19 |
| Kendrick Howie | 1B/2B | 17 |
| Stairs Matt | 1B | 16 |
| Garko Ryan | 1B | 16 |
| Sexson Richie | 1B | 16 |
| Youkilis Kevin | 1B | 15 |
| Giambi Jason | 1B | 15 |
| Martinez Victor | C/1B | 15 |
| Duncan David | 1B | 14 |
| Overbay Lyle | 1B | 14 |
| Millar Kevin | 1B | 11 |
| Barton Daric | 1B | 10 |
| Kotchman Casey | 1B | 9 |
| Broussard Ben | 1B | 9 |
| Gload Ross | 1B | 9 |
| Lamb Mike | 1B/3B | 7 |
| Johnson Daniel | 1B | 5 |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
4x4 NL-Only Auction Values
NL-Only 4x4 1B Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Howard Ryan | 1B | 29 |
| Pujols Albert | 1B | 27 |
| Fielder Prince | 1B | 27 |
| Lee Derrek | 1B | 24 |
| Berkman Lance | 1B/RF | 23 |
| Teixeira Mark | 1B | 21 |
| Gonzalez Adrian | 1B | 19 |
| Jacobs Mike | 1B | 17 |
| Laroche Adam | 1B | 17 |
| Delgado Carlos | 1B | 15 |
| Ortmeier Daniel | 1B | 14 |
| Helton Todd | 1B | 14 |
| Wigginton Ty | 1B/2B/3B | 14 |
| Jackson Conor | 1B | 13 |
| Loney James | 1B | 12 |
| Nady Xavier | 1B/RF | 11 |
| Aurilia Rich | 1B/3B/SS | 10 |
| Votto Joey | 1B | 9 |
| Doumit Ryan | 1B | 8 |
| Young Dmitri | 1B | 8 |
| Garciaparra Nomar | 1B | 7 |
| Johnson Nick | 1B | 6 |
| Hatteberg Scott | 1B | 5 |
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
4x4 Auction Values
AL-Only 4x4 Catcher Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Martinez Victor | C/1B | 15 |
| Posada Jorge | C | 15 |
| Mauer Joe | C | 13 |
| Napoli Michael | C | 12 |
| Varitek Jason | C | 9 |
| Hernandez Ramon | C | 8 |
| Pierzynski A.J. | C | 8 |
| Saltalamacchia Jarrod | C | 8 |
| Buck John | C | 8 |
| Navarro Dioner | C | 7 |
| Laird Gerald | C | 7 |
| Rodriguez Ivan | C | 7 |
| Johjima Kenji | C | 7 |
| Suzuki Kurt | C | 5 |
| Olivo Miguel | C | 5 |
| Zaun Gregg | C | 4 |
| Bowen Rob | C | 3 |
| Shoppach Kelly | C | 3 |
| Mathis Jeffrey | C | 3 |
| Barajas Rod | C | 2 |
| Quiroz Guillermo | C | 2 |
| Molina Jose | C | 2 |
| Mirabelli Doug | C | 1 |
| Hall Toby | C | 1 |
Monday, March 03, 2008
NL-Only 4x4 Player Values
According to PECOTA, these are the catcher values for NL-only 4x4 leagues.
NL-Only 4x4 Catcher Values:
NL-Only 4x4 Catcher Values:
| PLAYER | POS | $$$ |
| Martin Russell | C | 15 |
| Mccann Brian | C | 14 |
| Soto Geovany | C | 11 |
| Towles Justin | C | 8 |
| Molina Ben | C | 8 |
| Paulino Ron | C | 7 |
| Ruiz Carlos | C | 7 |
| Ross Dave | C | 6 |
| Snyder Chris | C | 6 |
| Molina Yadier | C | 5 |
| Torrealba Yorvit | C | 5 |
| Castro Ramon | C | 5 |
| Bard Josh | C | 4 |
| Montero Miguel | C | 4 |
| Rabelo Michael | C | 4 |
| Iannetta Christopher | C | 3 |
| Schneider Brian | C | 3 |
| Loduca Paul | C | 3 |
| Valentin Javier | C | 3 |
| Barrett Michael | C | 3 |
| Rivera Mike | C | 3 |
| Kendall Jason | C | 2 |
| Coste Chris | C | 1 |
| Estrada Johnny | C | 1 |
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Day 29 And Counting
Amazing. Less than one month to go before the regular season begins and just another seven days or so after that until almost all the 2008 fantasy baseball drafts will be completed.
Was I the only one who thought Eric Chavez is done after reading he needed an epidural for his back discomfort? An epidural! God, Jack Hannahan has to be considered one of the sleepers in deep AL-only leagues along with another back-up A's infielder behind a brittle starter.
Donnie Murphy has the role Marcus Scutaro rode to 300+ ABs every year - 2nd on the depth chart behind Bobby Crosby. He hit 6 HRs in limited duty. If he gets 300+ ABs that Scutaro got in each of the past four seasons, he could be even better. He has hit double-digit HRs in each of his past three full seasons.
Was I the only one who thought Eric Chavez is done after reading he needed an epidural for his back discomfort? An epidural! God, Jack Hannahan has to be considered one of the sleepers in deep AL-only leagues along with another back-up A's infielder behind a brittle starter.
Donnie Murphy has the role Marcus Scutaro rode to 300+ ABs every year - 2nd on the depth chart behind Bobby Crosby. He hit 6 HRs in limited duty. If he gets 300+ ABs that Scutaro got in each of the past four seasons, he could be even better. He has hit double-digit HRs in each of his past three full seasons.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
AL-Only Auction 4x4
Here are the results for my team in yeserday's mock AL-Only 4x4 auction draft. I ran out of money quickly and was stuck with $1 players. Also, I had to leave near the end and the computer selected them except for Matt Guerrier, who I nominated and got for $1.
| Pos | Name | Team | Salary | |
| C | Victor Martinez | Indians | (CLE) | 24 |
| C | Joe Mauer | Twins | (MIN) | 15 |
| 1B | Justin Morneau | Twins | (MIN) | 23 |
| 2B | B.J. Upton | Devil Rays | (TAM) | 28 |
| 3B | Russ Adams | Blue Jays | (TOR) | 1 |
| SS | Tony Pena Jr. | Royals | (KCR) | 1 |
| CI | Wilson Betemit | Yankees | (NYY) | 1 |
| MI | Cody Ransom | Yankees | (NYY) | 1 |
| OF | Grady Sizemore | Indians | (CLE) | 22 |
| OF | Ichiro Suzuki | Mariners | (SEA) | 30 |
| OF | Alex Rios | Blue Jays | (TOR) | 20 |
| OF | J.D. Drew | Red Sox | (BOS) | 8 |
| OF | Carl Crawford | Devil Rays | (TAM) | 28 |
| U | Billy Butler | Royals | (KCR) | 1 |
| P | John Lackey | Angels | (ANA) | 22 |
| P | Scot Shields | Angels | (ANA) | 1 |
| P | Yorman Bazardo | Tigers | (DET) | 1 |
| P | Todd Jones | Tigers | (DET) | 7 |
| P | Kazuo Fukumori | Rangers | (TEX) | 1 |
| P | Shinji Mori | Devil Rays | (TAM) | 1 |
| P | Matt Guerrier | Twins | (MIN) | 1 |
| P | J.J. Putz | Mariners | (SEA) | 22 |
| P | Octavio Dotel | White Sox | (CHW) | 1 |
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