|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 2, 2009 17:01:08 GMT -5
Mack wrote that Howard has until 3:21, but Junkies picked at 11:42, so doesn't Howard have until 3:42? I suppose he can have an extra 20 min...better not pick my guy Howard! No. Junkies picked at 11:42, but his time was up at 11:21. Killer B's picked at 7:21 p.m. last night Sleeve of Wizard was OTC until 11:21 p.m. and didn't pick until this morning That put Junkies OTC at 11:21 p.m. last night until 11:21 a.m. today. He also missed his pick by 21 minutes That put Howard OTC at 11:21 a.m. this morning. In case you care. That's why you're the commish...so wise. |
|
|
|
Post by varsity18 on Feb 2, 2009 17:40:54 GMT -5
SOOOOOOOOO SLOWWWWW
|
|
|
|
Post by Bobby Ayala - Matt on Feb 3, 2009 9:56:33 GMT -5
Emmanuel Burriss is a good pick right now. I was watching him for awhile, the only problem is he's battling Fransden and Velez for the job, and whoever doesn't get it will have almost no fantasy value.
If he wins the job, you just got 40+ SB in round 15, not too shabby.
|
|
|
|
Post by Bobby Ayala - Matt on Feb 3, 2009 9:59:10 GMT -5
Oh that's right. Good call, I forgot he made that pick early on. Smart move, actually. I am at a loss as to why taking Fontenot in round 4 was a smart move, unless he somehow knew Cedeno would get traded weeks later. The only worse pick that round was probably Polanco 4 picks earlier, what a dumb move... |
|
|
|
Post by Ninja Warriors (JB) on Feb 3, 2009 12:06:19 GMT -5
Emmanuel Burriss is a good pick right now. I was watching him for awhile, the only problem is he's battling Fransden and Velez for the job, and whoever doesn't get it will have almost no fantasy value. If he wins the job, you just got 40+ SB in round 15, not too shabby. I have almost drafted him for the last 3 rounds, but thought I could hold off until this round. Damn you Howard. |
|
|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 3, 2009 12:29:39 GMT -5
Emmanuel Burriss is a good pick right now. I was watching him for awhile, the only problem is he's battling Fransden and Velez for the job, and whoever doesn't get it will have almost no fantasy value. If he wins the job, you just got 40+ SB in round 15, not too shabby. I have almost drafted him for the last 3 rounds, but thought I could hold off until this round. Damn you Howard. Yeah I was between him and Aybar. He's the most talented of the 3, but it sounds like Frandsen is the early favorite after tearing up the fall league, and Velez played great at 2B at the end of the regular season, so it will be quite a competition this spring. My guess (and my hope) is Burriss wins the job, and Frandsen becomes the backup at 3B, SS, and 2B, and Velez becomes a super utility player/pinch runner at SS/2B, and the OF. |
|
|
|
Post by Nellie's Holler on Feb 3, 2009 14:39:40 GMT -5
Oh that's right. Good call, I forgot he made that pick early on. Smart move, actually. I am at a loss as to why taking Fontenot in round 4 was a smart move, unless he somehow knew Cedeno would get traded weeks later. The only worse pick that round was probably Polanco 4 picks earlier, what a dumb move... It was already said that Fontenot was getting the starting job. Cedeno wasn't a factor and was expected to be traded since he's out of options, just a backup. Miles is the flex player. The .305/.395/.514 line Fontenot put up last year is pretty impressive. He didn't need to pick him up in the 4th, but Fontenot was a player that he wanted to make sure he locks up. |
|
|
|
Post by Bobby Ayala - Matt on Feb 3, 2009 15:04:59 GMT -5
I am at a loss as to why taking Fontenot in round 4 was a smart move, unless he somehow knew Cedeno would get traded weeks later. The only worse pick that round was probably Polanco 4 picks earlier, what a dumb move... It was already said that Fontenot was getting the starting job. Cedeno wasn't a factor and was expected to be traded since he's out of options, just a backup. Miles is the flex player. The .305/.395/.514 line Fontenot put up last year is pretty impressive. He didn't need to pick him up in the 4th, but Fontenot was a player that he wanted to make sure he locks up. I'm sure he'll be the next Jeff Kent. I decided that pissing you all of on here wasn't enough, so I posted the Best and Worst picks ROunds 1-5 on the Sandlot blog. Did Fontenot make the list? You'll have to read to find out! |
|
|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 3, 2009 15:28:16 GMT -5
It was already said that Fontenot was getting the starting job. Cedeno wasn't a factor and was expected to be traded since he's out of options, just a backup. Miles is the flex player. The .305/.395/.514 line Fontenot put up last year is pretty impressive. He didn't need to pick him up in the 4th, but Fontenot was a player that he wanted to make sure he locks up. I'm sure he'll be the next Jeff Kent. I decided that pissing you all of on here wasn't enough, so I posted the Best and Worst picks ROunds 1-5 on the Sandlot blog. Did Fontenot make the list? You'll have to read to find out! He hasn't hit double digit homers in a full season at any level in 6 years, hasn't had double digit steals at any level in 5 years, and he's 29. Lock it up. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 15:56:01 GMT -5
Next Jeff Kent = very likely a sarcastic comment, lol.
You know that we're paying more attention to Fontenot than anyone else in another other FLB League on the planet, right?
|
|
|
|
Post by Bobby Ayala - Matt on Feb 3, 2009 16:07:26 GMT -5
Next Jeff Kent = very likely a sarcastic comment, lol. i have to give credit where credit is due, that comment came from the keyboard of Ruck himself. |
|
|
|
Post by Nellie's Holler on Feb 3, 2009 16:16:10 GMT -5
I'm sure he'll be the next Jeff Kent. I decided that pissing you all of on here wasn't enough, so I posted the Best and Worst picks ROunds 1-5 on the Sandlot blog. Did Fontenot make the list? You'll have to read to find out! He hasn't hit double digit homers in a full season at any level in 6 years, hasn't had double digit steals at any level in 5 years, and he's 29. Lock it up. 40/9/42 in 243 AB's last year. Now has the starting job to himself. Who knows what full-time will equal, but those stats doubled wouldn't look too shabby. They'd look a lot like the Cubs' former 2B who was taken a round earlier. Nobody said he's the next Jeff Kent, but he was the 216th player taken right along with other greats Jason Barlett, Adam Lind, Polanco (previously mentioned), and Nick Swisher. Not sure how that's a horrible pick, but w/e, wasn't my pick anyways. |
|
|
|
Post by Nuke LaLoosh Express on Feb 3, 2009 16:20:15 GMT -5
Don't be throwing my boy Barlett under the bus with the rest of those Yahoo's!
|
|
|
|
Post by Nellie's Holler on Feb 3, 2009 16:24:54 GMT -5
Your boy Bartlett was my boy last year. He'll give you 20-25 SB's & negative value in HR, RBI's, & OBP with average value at runs & avg. I know what Bartlett does, and I wouldn't have taken him in that round.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 16:32:21 GMT -5
The story goes that I met a Cub fan out here who talked up Mike Fontenot with a line that reads, and I quote, "Fontenot? By Cub standards, he's the next Jeff Kent." I almost threw a bottle at this guy (we were at the bar) because I don't think that's a fair measurement.
No doubt the Cajun has some pop, but I think it's gap power and not necessarily HR power. But we'll see!
Can we talk about other players now? Haha.... we kind of wore this one out.
|
|
|
|
Post by Nellie's Holler on Feb 3, 2009 16:36:40 GMT -5
I understand the Gonzalez comment, I just wanted him. That's also why I hate picking at the ends especially in a 16 team league, There's 30 picks in between mine & no way to gauge which way it's going to go. I figured I'd have to pick him up early to make sure I get him, but still plan on putting him on my bench to start the year out.
But The Doosh over Smoltz? Seriously? Everything I've read has Smoltz back by June 1st. The Doosh is always an injury risk (140some IP last year) & still won't put up the stats Smoltzie does. 95 K's in 140some IP? That's average production. You KNOW Smoltz will give you 9 or better K/9. with all the same if not better stats as the Doosh. & Good luck with keeping up that .239 BABIP from last year Doosh.
|
|
|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 3, 2009 16:38:39 GMT -5
He hasn't hit double digit homers in a full season at any level in 6 years, hasn't had double digit steals at any level in 5 years, and he's 29. Lock it up. 40/9/42 in 243 AB's last year. Now has the starting job to himself. Who knows what full-time will equal, but those stats doubled wouldn't look too shabby. They'd look a lot like the Cubs' former 2B who was taken a round earlier. Nobody said he's the next Jeff Kent, but he was the 216th player taken right along with other greats Jason Barlett, Adam Lind, Polanco (previously mentioned), and Nick Swisher. Not sure how that's a horrible pick, but w/e, wasn't my pick anyways. He's no Brenden Ryan, that's for sure. |
|
|
|
Post by drkaraoke on Feb 3, 2009 17:13:14 GMT -5
Oh that's right. Good call, I forgot he made that pick early on. Smart move, actually. I am at a loss as to why taking Fontenot in round 4 was a smart move, unless he somehow knew Cedeno would get traded weeks later. The only worse pick that round was probably Polanco 4 picks earlier, what a dumb move... If you look at his numbers and compare them to Derosa he will EXCEED Derosas numbers. His power is better and IF YOU take into account my team needs he fits very well. I wanted to wait a few rounds later but i was afraid others might have done there homework WHICH you obviously did not. Not that it matter in here but Font has MUCH better D than Derosa. Not so much in FP but range and actual play. Also Miles will not start, Cedeno would not have started. Cubs have said there plan was to use Font and The Riot as the solid MI. So Potential wise Font is ready for a BIG YEAR! |
|
|
|
Post by drkaraoke on Feb 3, 2009 17:18:19 GMT -5
The story goes that I met a Cub fan out here who talked up Mike Fontenot with a line that reads, and I quote, "Fontenot? By Cub standards, he's the next Jeff Kent." I almost threw a bottle at this guy (we were at the bar) because I don't think that's a fair measurement. No doubt the Cajun has some pop, but I think it's gap power and not necessarily HR power. But we'll see! Can we talk about other players now? Haha.... we kind of wore this one out. Thats a stupid cubs fan. Kent did great things year after year. He was alos MR Clutch. I expect 70-80 RBI 80-100R 17-23 HR a 280 - 290 AVG and 5 SB for a full year. And lot of this is because of how good the cubs offence will be. I dont think he would do this well on a bad team. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 17:23:47 GMT -5
Do you anticipate him hitting second in the lineup or in the bottom third? Because I'll tell you right now, 80-100 runs hitting near the bottom isn't going to do him any good. My guess is he'll hit seventh behind Soto unless the Cubs experiment with him and Fukudome/Johnson switching spots.
It seems feast or famine, and I hope you get the feast. I'm actually a fan of Fontenot but can't possibly expect what you expect. Projections are not always made accurate over a 162-game season with simple mathematics.
ToMAYto, toMAHto, I suppose.
|
|
|
|
Post by drkaraoke on Feb 3, 2009 17:23:47 GMT -5
I alo an only go off what I know. I have not had time to analys every player. I barely have time to make my pics. You all have the experience of see players last year.
I am not say Font was the the worlds best pick but I think you will be surprised how well he will perform
|
|
|
|
Post by drkaraoke on Feb 3, 2009 17:27:01 GMT -5
well the end of the line up performed VERY well last year. if at the 2 hole (been lots of talk that he will hit there.) Look for more R and RBI but if he hits in the 7-8 spot flip flop the R and RBI.
I alos dont expect Fuc u do me to be in the MLB at the end of the year.. He sucks! will hit 6-8 like last year
|
|
|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 3, 2009 17:28:07 GMT -5
The story goes that I met a Cub fan out here who talked up Mike Fontenot with a line that reads, and I quote, "Fontenot? By Cub standards, he's the next Jeff Kent." I almost threw a bottle at this guy (we were at the bar) because I don't think that's a fair measurement. No doubt the Cajun has some pop, but I think it's gap power and not necessarily HR power. But we'll see! Can we talk about other players now? Haha.... we kind of wore this one out. Thats a stupid cubs fan. Kent did great things year after year. He was alos MR Clutch. I expect 70-80 RBI 80-100R 17-23 HR a 280 - 290 AVG and 5 SB for a full year. And lot of this is because of how good the cubs offence will be. I dont think he would do this well on a bad team. I see .290/.360, 12 homers, 60 RBI, 75 runs, 5 SB. I'd rather have Erick Aybar 10 rounds later. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 17:54:34 GMT -5
Well it's not black-and-white anymore, considering Fukudome is going to platoon with Johnson in CF. And since Fontenot's a lefty, they will flip him depending on the pitching match-ups. So right away, I guarantee he won't be hitting in the same spot every day.
And the Fukudome thing is kind of, well, odd. They can't trade him as his contract is huge. They won't let him go because they will owe him that money. Fukudome is a legitimate hitter, and most expected him to take his lumps in his first year in the bigs. The ball is different, the pitchers are much different, and the ballpark dimensions are different. He's not like Ichiro as a hitter, so his skills didn't translate right away much like the former's did. With time and patience, he can be a fine player in a very, very good lineup top to bottom.
I'm a die-hard Cubs fan until the day I die, but I'll continue being cautiously optimistic with Ragin' Cajun and F-Bomb.
That said, you're right about DeRosa in that his defense at second isn't as good as Fontenot's, but you're talking about limited playing time (much like his hitting statistics). Fontenot's BABIP, for example, was .343 with a .216 ISO against righties. Are those averages sustainable? I'm not so sure. But DeRosa was capable (a little above league-average in some ways, a little under in other ways) at second while being pretty good at third. And he was about league-average in right field before Fukudome supplanted him. I have said this before to friends and I'll say it here, too. DeRosa's a nice player, but he's a glorified super-utility with a starting job. The upside there is pretty much nil, and I don't see him hitting 20 bombs or putting up stats in Cleveland like he did in Chicago. There's the key difference between DeRosa and Fontenot in my mind (super-utility vs. likely legitimate starter with real defensive know-how).
But again, we'll see what develops. I can't say I'd like to see some enormous stats from him, being a homer and all, but I'll once again remain cautiously optimistic.
|
|
|
|
Post by drkaraoke on Feb 3, 2009 19:03:11 GMT -5
well i was not sure how much longer he would hold out? The last 3 guys I wanted before him were taken so I got scared into thinking I was on the right track and everyone else was taking my players. Took Font earlier than I wanted.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 19:38:29 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong -- I'm not criticizing the pick at all. It came up in a previous conversation and I spoke of that quote from a fan and it turned into.... this. Haha.
|
|
|
|
Post by Rusty Trombones - Jackson on Feb 3, 2009 20:23:53 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong -- I'm not criticizing the pick at all. It came up in a previous conversation and I spoke of that quote from a fan and it turned into.... this. Haha. Dude you just took my least favorite professional athlete of all time. I hope because we're friends that Tyler Walker gets you 5 saves before that magical night when he gives up 7 runs without recording an out. He is an absolute trainwreck of an athlete, a man capable of ruining fantasy and real baseball at any moment. Matt and Josh congrats because 'FUCK YOU TYLER WALKER YOU FAT BLOATED PIECE OF WORTHLESS DOGSHIT' now becomes part of your everyday speech as Mariners fans. What a fat sweaty oxygen thief he is. God I hope he gets cancer. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2009 20:33:00 GMT -5
I picked him two years in a row -- partially for that reason -- but mostly because I have an inkling of faith in this fatty. And if they only deploy him against righties this season, I think he'll do alright.
The guy threw for a 6.00+ ERA at home last season. Can he really be that bad at home in Seattle? I don't know. Maybe the change of scenery will do him some good.
I was going to swear off of Mariner relievers, but when I saw Gary take Corcoran, I became intrigued. If it's not Corcoran or Lowe, maybe Fatty McFail will hawk a few saves, even though I drafted him for depth in the holds category.
|
|
|
|
Post by Nuke LaLoosh Express on Feb 3, 2009 23:12:47 GMT -5
Lunatic was skipped, Buckner you can pick whenever you want. You have until 9:38 a.m. tomorrow before you get skipped.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2009 11:11:24 GMT -5
I like the Eveland pick at this stage of the draft. And I'd hope and pray Barton doesn't take time from Giambi at first, though I like that pick, too. Way to ruin my back-up plan, Chris.
(Evil glare.)
|
|
