Comments on Fantasy Baseball: Keeper Question, From Me to You

Brian -- I tend to agree to keep Holliday and no o...

2008-02-12T15:59:00.000-08:00

Brian -- I tend to agree to keep Holliday and no one else. This will free up dollars other teams won't have. In NL-only, you really can make do with Holliday and a bunch of B-listers on offense. Last year, I finished second and my team was Holliday, Reyes, Andruw Jones and everyone else. (Reyes was gone halfway through and will be missed.)

Soto, Soriano and LaRoche are taken; Votto will

Seems to me that with Holliday as your anchor in t...

2008-02-12T15:29:00.000-08:00

Seems to me that with Holliday as your anchor in that format, you're already in good shape. (Despite the fact you could have had the top three hitters in the NL if you'd held onto Reyes and Hanley). I'd keep Holliday and Pedro and that's it. The only reason to keep Valverde is if you have a decent shot at a guy like Rafael Soriano to get a stranglehold on saves. Otherwise, keep two guys, stock

Herb -- 5 players is the max, can keep none if I w...

2008-02-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Herb -- 5 players is the max, can keep none if I want...

Since I implemented a never spend more than $100 on pitching from my $260 FAAB(4 years now), I've done top 3 in pitching and top 3 overall. There's pitching to be had in NL-only, hitting is always the issue. My top pitcher last year was a $8 Tim Hudson. (Who by the way can be kept for $13, but I don't think I'm doing that either.)

Ouch... Who else is available? Do you have FABB? ...

2008-02-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Ouch...

Who else is available? Do you have FABB?

What about cheapies like Wily Mo or a sleepy cheap Furcal?

Do you have to keep five players? I've never play...

2008-02-12T14:46:00.000-08:00

Do you have to keep five players? I've never played in an auction league, but it is hard to get excited about your remaining two keepers. If you get get Patterson cheaper, by all means throw him back. Cheaper options could be around.

I agree with iowacubs about Towles.

Damn you, IowaCubs, for being perceptive. It's tru...

2008-02-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

Damn you, IowaCubs, for being perceptive. It's true; I hate what I can't have. Hence, the hate on Braun and Kim Kardashian.

Honestly, I still think Braun's overrated this year in snake drafts. For $4, you can't beat that. Actually, I could have if I didn't drop him. I'm an idiot!

My league's too wily to get Towles for $8. He'll probably go for $12.

Worse than my Braun

How are we to know how to give you advice without ...

2008-02-12T14:33:00.000-08:00

How are we to know how to give you advice without other info?

Ditch Yorvit... you can probably get a cheap $8 J.R. Towles and earn 10 steals from him.

Frandsen is a career utility player at best and plays in a bad park.

Is all your pent up anger toward Braun based on your own Brawn shortcomings. I own him in my NL keeper league for $4, so my man crush is well

I did drop Braun. He was in the minors in April an...

2008-02-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

I did drop Braun. He was in the minors in April and I needed to win now, couldn't wait. I should've waited.

i'd suggest going on scouting trips to Florida and...

2008-02-12T08:21:00.000-08:00

i'd suggest going on scouting trips to Florida and Arizona in March b/c you'll be trading for prospects by June.

how could you drop the hebrew hammer?

Herb -- Don't you think Patterson can be got for $...

2008-02-12T08:02:00.000-08:00

Herb -- Don't you think Patterson can be got for $5 or less at the draft?

Chad -- There's a five dollar increase every year, which I didn't mention (didn't think it was relevant), so I loved Valverde last year for $5, I just know I'm going to get burned this year.

Scott -- I agree that Pedro won't want to be in Johan's shadow, but I think he still will be and in Maine's shadow.

Your Juan Encarnacion comment is tasteless.

2008-02-12T07:31:00.000-08:00

Your Juan Encarnacion comment is tasteless.

I agree if you have the time waiting to check out ...

2008-02-12T07:07:00.000-08:00

I agree if you have the time waiting to check out Petey in Spring Training is a wise move.

Assuming he is healthy, you HAVE to bet on Pedro to produce. I think he can do at least what he did last September all year long. Also, it is his contract year and he has never expressed his desire to stop playing. Even more, Pedro will not want to be hidden in Johan's shadow. He should be a great

I'm not a big Valverde guy either, but you have to...

2008-02-12T06:58:00.000-08:00

I'm not a big Valverde guy either, but you have to keep him at that price.

Those are some pretty slim pickings. Holiday, Pedr...

2008-02-12T06:38:00.000-08:00

Those are some pretty slim pickings. Holiday, Pedro and Valverde are givens, though I have reservations about the last two. Keep Torreabla.
I don't trust John Patterson to stay healthy, but the upside is there. The same can't be said for Frandsen.