'04 Sleepers

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:30 pm

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rotochamp1 wrote:
I like B Kim, though rotochamp2 is not a fan.

Bernie Williams is pushing to play CF. THey would then move Giambi most days to DH and sign Travis Lee to play 1B.

This leaves Lofton as a OF backup

Pardon me, most illustrious one but this is more NY drivle. Lofton was so heavilly pursued by Steinbrener that he isn't gonna sit him after giving him a guaranteed 2 year deal, Steiny wants Lofton setting the plate for his big guns, don't look for Kenny; even in his later years to be riding the bench. Even if the Yanks choose to keep their gifted Jazz guitarist in Center, look for Kenny to have the unfamiliar look of DH in the 1 hole.

I think you misunderstand. I was not saying that IS what will happen, only what the rumors out of New York say.

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:32 pm

Here is a little twist on the Wilkerson debate...

When batting leadoff he hit: .299 AVG .424 OBP .496 SLG .920 OPS
and had a BB:K of 25/36.

Maybe he focused on discipline a little more when put in the leadoff role.

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:16 pm

Thanks, Champ - now, please don't tell them that he is a lot more likely to steal a lot more bases too - his role has changed in the leadoff spot, and his goal is to get on base, so, he will, I have no doubt, come close to those stats again, as Long as they keep him there...and why shouldn't they?? But, just the difference in which round you take him vs some of the big hitters is huge. Wilky is no slouch, but, they had him in the wrong place in the batting order most of last 2 seasons...I think they will learn.

minor league rover Joined: Feb 09, 2004 Posts: 19

FIREDUP wrote:

I agree, Wilky does strike out to much....lets take this in perspective tho--- Last years stats A Soriano -1st round pick - 38 BB - 130 SO and .338 OBP (more HRs, SBs and a higher BA

Wilky -- 89 BB - 155 SO and a .380 OBP and close to 20-20 and I just got him in the 15th round of a draft - so, it all depends on how you look at it --- how many times does Thome strikeout, along with a lot of other BIG NAMEs that are 1st and 2nd rd picks? But, I didn't tell you guys this so you could take him, I want to take him in the 15th round again Detective

No disrespect intended, just showing you how I look at things in a draft...and this season he is leadoff man

No disrespect taken but I don't draft Thome either, there are some great hitters that are not keeping press row cool.

General Manager Joined: Feb 24, 2004 Posts: 203

Jeff Weaver...he's in the best picher's park now...and after his terrible year, won't have any pressure on him in LA. He's got the great stuff to be a great pitcher, and had a very good '02 season. I'm hoping my league will be scared of him and I can grab him in the late rounds...but I might have to jump early if other's agree with me.

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:54 am

Twosteppingyanks wrote:

Jeff Weaver...he's in the best picher's park now...and after his terrible year, won't have any pressure on him in LA. He's got the great stuff to be a great pitcher, and had a very good '02 season. I'm hoping my league will be scared of him and I can grab him in the late rounds...but I might have to jump early if other's agree with me.

I think Weaver is going to be a great steal.

As for the NYY debate ... you got to play Lofton whether in CF or as a DH. He is the best leadoff hitter on the club. As we all have agreed in another topic, Jeter is not the man he once was. Lee will be a defensive specialist at the end of close games.

minor league rover Joined: Feb 09, 2004 Posts: 19

gunkdog wrote:

Twosteppingyanks wrote:

Jeff Weaver...he's in the best picher's park now...and after his terrible year, won't have any pressure on him in LA. He's got the great stuff to be a great pitcher, and had a very good '02 season. I'm hoping my league will be scared of him and I can grab him in the late rounds...but I might have to jump early if other's agree with me.

I think Weaver is going to be a great steal.

As for the NYY debate ... you got to play Lofton whether in CF or as a DH. He is the best leadoff hitter on the club. As we all have agreed in another topic, Jeter is not the man he once was. Lee will be a defensive specialist at the end of close games.

Very well stated about Lofton, I am still trying to tell people this who think Lofton is too old but they went and got for the Leadoff spot and his production is still phenomenal after all these years.

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Bat Boy Joined: Feb 25, 2004 Posts: 2

Hey guys! Rookie here. Just set up my account today. Love the stat projections.

So, I've been reading up on the sleepers. I realize you already have touched on Juan-Gone. I think (if he stays healthy), he'll tear it up. Last year, before he was hurt, his stats were:

96H/327AB - 49R - 24HR - 70 RBI - .294

Nearly double his AB's and what would have happend?

Also, Arthur Rhodes might work out nicely for Oakland.

Now for my main question. I've got my draft tonight!!! It's been hard waiting this Long - I'm very pumped! Thumbs Up

Give me your overall views on who you'd pick first. There's 10 teams, and draft order has not been selected yet. I've got a few in mind, but want your valued opinions.

Nice to be on a GREAT site with some guys that know their baseball! Good to be here.

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:35 am

Giebs19 wrote:

Hey guys! Rookie here. Just set up my account today. Love the stat projections.

So, I've been reading up on the sleepers. I realize you already have touched on Juan-Gone. I think (if he stays healthy), he'll tear it up. Last year, before he was hurt, his stats were:

96H/327AB - 49R - 24HR - 70 RBI - .294

Nearly double his AB's and what would have happend?

Also, Arthur Rhodes might work out nicely for Oakland.

Now for my main question. I've got my draft tonight!!! It's been hard waiting this Long - I'm very pumped! Thumbs Up

Give me your overall views on who you'd pick first. There's 10 teams, and draft order has not been selected yet. I've got a few in mind, but want your valued opinions.

Nice to be on a GREAT site with some guys that know their baseball! Good to be here.

Welcome to RotoChamps Giebs, and thanks for the good word! Thumbs Up

As far as your first round draft choice, it's going to COMPLETELY depend on where you're pick is. Secondly, we need to know what kind of scoring league it is, whether it's keeper or not, and then we can give some idea of what you should be looking for.

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 7:39 pm

My sleepers in NL as I am in NL only league last 5 yrs:

3B A. Beltre LA---been a sleeper last 3 yrs. Still expecting better
OF D. Bautista Ari.
SP T. Redding Hou.--hardly lasted more than 6 innings in any game last yr.
SP B.Myers Phi.