potential keepers

[The Feral Slasher]

In an 18 team 5 x 5, obp league how would u rank the following guys (similar salary)

Vogelbach
D Swanson
G Richards
B Nimmo

Anyone of them stand out for any reason ?

[Sour Masher]

An interesting group, as they all have upside and warts.

Nimmo gets banged up and it is hard to rely on him, but I still like him a lot on a obp league. If he can stay on the field, he can be very valuable. Swanson also got hurt and it may mask his break out, but I think it is real. I like them both a lot in 2020. Vogy has the power, but his skill set seems to come really cheap these days. I worry he loses his job to a cheap external signing of a better version of him, or to an up-and-comer internally. I like Richards, but he always gets hurt. I'd rank them:

Swanson
Nimmo
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Richards
Vogelbach

[Gregg]

I am not a fan of Richards so he is easily the last choice.

I own a $4 Nimmo in my NL only OBP. I am not giving him a raise. I worry about his health and when healthy his playing time. But at 4 I can keep him and hope for upside. I do like his OBP.

A 12B Swanson is on the trade block. I am not trading for him as I am not convinced he will earn a profit. I don't like his OBP.

I own Vogy in my AL only at $15A. He will DH and spend some time at 1B. I like the 30 hrs in 462 abs (I think he will get more). I also like the .341 OBP he got last year. I would easily make him my #1 pick off this list if he were 10 bucks. At 15 I will keep him but I am a bit uneasy about it.

If they were all $10 I would go Vogy then Nimmo.

[mjl]

I've seen commentary that suggests that Vogelbach might not even make the team out of spring training. He had a really solid first half last year (.238/.375/.505, 21 HR) and an awful second half (.162/.286/.341, 9 HR). I don't know if it's as bad as the columnist says but it's not great. Also, Evan White got signed to a long term contract so he's going to be competing for at bats also.

found it, from The Athletic:

What’s Daniel Vogelbach’s future with the team? With Evan White coming in at first base, Vogey will have to hit a lot better than he did in the second half last year to keep the DH spot. Also, I’m a bit surprised there wasn’t more consideration of shifting Narváez or Santana into the DH spot full time when they were still with the organization? – Conrad C.

I think based on his poor second half (when he hit .162), Vogelbach will need to win a job on the 26-man roster this spring. His options are limited. I don’t think we see him at first base at all, but there’s a chance he could win the DH job or at least slide into a platoon where he starts against right-handed pitchers, and, say Austin Nola starts against lefties. I’m just not sure. Vogey’s first half — really, his first month or so — was very good. The second half was about as bad as it could be. He’ll need to show something during spring training.

[The Feral Slasher]

Thanks for the input. Yeah, listing Vogelbach was probably more hopeful than realistic. Hope Richards looks exceptional in ST, or if not make the call on Nimmo/Swanson at that time.

[chancellor]

I'd reinforce the concern about Vogelbach. Given DiPoto's recent presser, it's clear Seattle's going to trot out young talent as much as possible in 2020. Despite only being 27, I don't think Vogelbach is considered part of that "young talent".

i like Sour Masher's order and split.

[cavebird]

I agree with Sour Masher as well. Vogelbach is way too risky for playing time. Evans's contract means that he'll play first, and DH is too easy to fill. Richards is a dart throw at this point---a shame given the talent, but how many pitchers just never did anything because they couldn't stay healthy? To stay healthy, you have to be a freak of nature---the human body was not made to throw a baseball 90+ mph. Swanson and Nimmo are pretty close to me. Both have injury concerns. Both have upside. I give the slight edge to Swanson due to the history of the Mets' medical staff. And hell, he's a Met, you have to worry about wild boar.

[The Feral Slasher]

I agree with Sour Masher as well. Vogelbach is way too risky for playing time. Evans's contract means that he'll play first, and DH is too easy to fill. Richards is a dart throw at this point---a shame given the talent, but how many pitchers just never did anything because they couldn't stay healthy? To stay healthy, you have to be a freak of nature---the human body was not made to throw a baseball 90+ mph. Swanson and Nimmo are pretty close to me. Both have injury concerns. Both have upside. I give the slight edge to Swanson due to the history of the Mets' medical staff. And hell, he's a Met, you have to worry about wild boar.

Feral Boar, Feral Boar ! How many times do I need to say this !!!!





and thanks, good input.

[cavebird]

I don't think you can have feral boar since they aren't domesticated. Just wild boar.

[Sour Masher]

I don't think you can have feral boar since they aren't domesticated. Just wild boar.

[The Feral Slasher]

In an 18 team 5 x 5, obp league how would u rank the following guys (similar salary)

Vogelbach
D Swanson
G Richards

Anyone of them stand out for any reason ?

With the Rays recent trade I'm leaning more towards Nick Anderson $3 over Dansby Swanson $4. Anyone have some strong opinions either way ?

[joncarlos]

With the Rays recent trade I'm leaning more towards Nick Anderson $3 over Dansby Swanson $4. Anyone have some strong opinions either way ?

I think I'd go with Anderson, though I like both. With the Braves getting Ozuna, it's likely that Swanson hits in the bottom half of the lineup (Acuna/Albies/Freeman/Ozuna).

[chancellor]

With the Rays recent trade I'm leaning more towards Nick Anderson $3 over Dansby Swanson $4. Anyone have some strong opinions either way ?

I'd lean the same way you do.

[The Feral Slasher]

Expiring contract for Glasnow in 18 team mixed, standard categories.

Keep at 6 for final season
Extend to 11 for two
Extend to 16 for three

I'm thinking 11 is the right call, anyone got a different take ?

[Ken]

Expiring contract for Glasnow in 18 team mixed, standard categories.

Keep at 6 for final season
Extend to 11 for two
Extend to 16 for three

I'm thinking 11 is the right call, anyone got a different take ?

I’d lean 6 because pitcher ( especially one with some injury history )