Keeper help - NL Only

[Pauly]

I just took over an NL Only roto team...you can keep up to 10. There are 22-man rosters with a draft day budget of $255 (only one catcher).

I didn't have a whole lot to work with, but here are the guys I'm leaning toward (spring training changes obviously pending):

Offense:
Mike Stanton $5
Ian Stewart $10
Chris Johnson $1
Rickie Weeks $26
Cody Ross $6

Pitching:
Mike Leake $5
Evan Meek $2
Luke Gregerson $1
Brad Lidge $17


Other choices:
Jason Castro $5
Omar Infante $10
Ryan Spilborghs $1
Chris Young $21
Daniel Hudson $22
Huston Street $21
Randy Wells $3
John Ely $12


So what sayeth the 'Pen?

Wondering what you think of Randy Wells as a keeper -- not sure he will even win a job yet. Also, do you think Weeks is too expensive and would you rather keep Infante, even though his ceiling is kind of low?

Thanks for your help!

[Hammer]

I think you have a decent amount of talent to work with. I would go

Mike Stanton $5
Ian Stewart $10
Chris Johnson $1
Rickie Weeks $26
Cody Ross $6

Pitching:
Mike Leake $5
Evan Meek $2
Luke Gregerson $1
Brad Lidge $17



and add infante at Omar Infante $10 unless there are less than ten owners in the league. First year in, I would prefer some cost certainty and Infante should feth you at least $10 in value. I am not a Wells fan.

[schlesinj]

I think you have a decent amount of talent to work with. I would go

Mike Stanton $5
Ian Stewart $10
Chris Johnson $1
Rickie Weeks $26
Cody Ross $6

Pitching:
Mike Leake $5
Evan Meek $2
Luke Gregerson $1
Brad Lidge $17



and add infante at Omar Infante $10 unless there are less than ten owners in the league. First year in, I would prefer some cost certainty and Infante should feth you at least $10 in value. I am not a Wells fan.

I agree with this.

[joncarlos]

Yeah, the # of teams is important. I am tempted by Chris Young at $21 and maybe even Street, if this is a 12 or 13-team league.

[Pauly]

only 10 teams

[Hammer]

Infante is then borderline but still a keeper for you IMO.

[mjl]

Infante is then borderline but still a keeper for you IMO.

also depends on what your rules are for position eligibility; if your rules are 20 starts at a position, he's 2B only, but if it's 20 games at a position, he's 2B/3B/OF, and if it's 10 games, he's 2B/3B/OF/SS.

- Mike

[willthethrill]

I agree with this.

Me too. Not tempted by Street at 21. CY at 21 is a consideration. My last 2 in are Ross and Leake and personally, I'm not buying Leake at 5. Just not a fan, but for 5, it's hard for me to say he's not a keeper for you.

[Ryno84MVP]

I would keep Chris Young without question (25 SB & 25 HR is worth $21+ even if he hits .250) and Omar Infante (not a big fan, but worth the price). Leake is not guaranteed a spot in the rotation right now, so he's the odd man out.

[Gregg]

I would keep Chris Young without question (25 SB & 25 HR is worth $21+ even if he hits .250) and Omar Infante (not a big fan, but worth the price). Leake is not guaranteed a spot in the rotation right now, so he's the odd man out.

I agree with this. CY is a no brainer for me. Leake is out.

[Pauly]

Just traded Chris Young and Huston Street for Cueto 13 and Jurrjens 15. Leake might be on the outside looking in now. Honestly, I am torn over Weeks or Infante. It seems like Weeks should go for about the 26 he's worth on draft day (maybe a little more).

[Hammer]

Leake doesnt come into the conversation unless he wins a rotation spot, which I dont think he will.

[Pauly]

Leake doesnt come into the conversation unless he wins a rotation spot, which I dont think he will.

So are you saying the first half of last year was a fluke? I think with a full rest period behind him that Leake could/should beat out Bailey. Maybe I should start a Leake 2K11 thread, if there isnt one.

edit: i think i misread ur reply. doh. Yeah he would come into the convo if he beats out bailey.

[Hammer]

I think Leake will be good but I think Bailey (who is out of options) and Wood will claim the last 2 spots.