Yet another, Another Idle Hands Keeper List Post :)

[Stephen]

Hi all. Long time no see. I'm taking over for Doig's team this year and figured I'd join the parade of Idle Hands Keeper posts.

5X5 OPB, 16 Team League. I've been away from Fantasy for the better part of a year, but I have my thoughts on who I'll keep. Just curious if they fall in line with you guys who haven't been away. Thanks!



Yan Gomes $12A
Paul Goldschmidt $43A
Jedd Gyorko $5A
Josh Donaldson $29A
Ben Zobrist $17A
Jonathan Schoop $5A
Marcus Simien $5A
Jackie Bradley $2A
Ryan Bruan $28A
Matt Holliday $21A
JD Martinez $20A
Gregory Polanco $14A
Jason Kipnis $20A
Mitch Moreland $5A
Chase Headley $7A
Kyle Blanks $12A
Yasmani Grandal $4A
Andrew Cashner $15A
Anthony DeSciafani $5A
Tyler Duffey $3A
Marco Estrada $4A
Matt Harvey $26A
Felix Hernandez $35A
Scott Kamir $8A
Craig Kimbrel $27A
Taijuan Walker $10A
Zach Britton $15A

[bryanbutler]

Yan Gomes $12A - no
Paul Goldschmidt $43A - maybe; depends on how you feel about high-priced keepers. he's roughly at (inflated) value at this price.
Jedd Gyorko $5A - no
Josh Donaldson $29A - yes
Ben Zobrist $17A - no
Jonathan Schoop $5A - yes
Marcus Simien $5A - no
Jackie Bradley $2A - yes
Ryan Bruan $28A - maybe
Matt Holliday $21A - no
JD Martinez $20A - maybe
Gregory Polanco $14A - maybe
Jason Kipnis $20A - no
Mitch Moreland $5A - no
Chase Headley $7A - no
Kyle Blanks $12A - no
Yasmani Grandal $4A - maybe
Andrew Cashner $15A - no
Anthony DeSciafani $5A - yes
Tyler Duffey $3A - no
Marco Estrada $4A - maybe
Matt Harvey $26A - see our conversation about top P
Felix Hernandez $35A - see our conversation about top P
Scott Kazmir $8A - no
Craig Kimbrel $27A - no
Taijuan Walker $10A - maybe
Zach Britton $15A - maybe

many of the 'maybe' keepers are pretty good - just that you'll have to make some decisions between them, or it depends on how you feel about certain things (like keeping a $43 player, or whether you prefer to keep a C going in to the auction or not, or what you think the top P will go for).

[Stephen]

Thanks Bryan! Anyone else?

[joncarlos]

How many keepers are you allowed?



Yan Gomes $12A -not in OBP
Paul Goldschmidt $43A -- yes (1)
Jedd Gyorko $5A --- not with Flores in the fold
Josh Donaldson $29A --- yes (2)
Ben Zobrist $17A --- strong maybe in OBP but I prefer Kipnis for 3 bucks more
Jonathan Schoop $5A --- maybe
Marcus Simien $5A --- yes (4)
Jackie Bradley $2A --- yes (5)
Ryan Bruan $28A --- maybe
Matt Holliday $21A -- maybe
JD Martinez $20A --- yes (6)
Gregory Polanco $14A --- yes (7)
Jason Kipnis $20A --- yes (3)
Mitch Moreland $5A ---- maybe
Chase Headley $7A --- no
Kyle Blanks $12A ---- no
Yasmani Grandal $4A --- yes assuming forearm injury isn't serious (8)
Andrew Cashner $15A --- no
Anthony DeSciafani $5A --- no
Tyler Duffey $3A --- strong maybe
Marco Estrada $4A --- maybe
Matt Harvey $26A --- I would (9)
Felix Hernandez $35A --- no
Scott Kamir $8A --- maybe
Craig Kimbrel $27A --- no
Taijuan Walker $10A ---- maybe
Zach Britton $15A --- yes (10)

That gives you 10 with some strong maybes.

[Controller Jacobs]

I would definitely keep Goldschmidt, Semien,
I prefer Schoop, Walker, Kazmir over Harvey, Zobrist, Kipnis, Fernandez, Braun, Britton and Grandal.

So I think my 10-12 would be
Paul Goldschmidt $43A
Josh Donaldson $29A
Jonathan Schoop $5A
Marcus Semien $5A
JD Martinez $20A
Gregory Polanco $14A
Scott Kamir $8A
Taijuan Walker $10A
Jackie Bradley $2A
Matt Harvey $26A
Mitch Moreland $5A

... plus one of
Chase Headley $7A
Ben Zobrist $17A
Ryan Braun $28A
Jason Kipnis $20A
Zach Britton $15A

[Stephen]

How many keepers are you allowed?

10.

I'm noticing that all of you suggested keeping Jackie Bradley. I know he's only $2 and he will likely earn that, but given the number of options for that last spot is he worth it? I haven't seen him play a lot, but his numbers don't suggest anything great is coming nor do most projections.

[Controller Jacobs]

10.

I'm noticing that all of you suggested keeping Jackie Bradley. I know he's only $2 and he will likely earn that, but given the number of options for that last spot is he worth it? I haven't seen him play a lot, but his numbers don't suggest anything great is coming nor do most projections.

In a redraft league, he might not make the list. But he's got big upside for $2. Recent top-40 prospect, good second half in 2015. Might be stuck in a platoon, but Boston/AL East is hitter-friendly.

[DMT]

Paul Goldschmidt $43A
Josh Donaldson $29A
Jonathan Schoop $5A
Jackie Bradley $2A
JD Martinez $20A
Gregory Polanco $14A
Jason Kipnis $20A
Mitch Moreland $5A
Matt Harvey $26A
Taijuan Walker $10A

My last 2 cuts were Semien (5) and Britton (15) so if you think your chances are better of getting any of these guys back at the same price vs. those I'd switch them.

[Gregg]

This is what I projected your keeper list to be:

Paul Goldschmidt $43A

Josh Donaldson $29A
Ben Zobrist $17A


Jackie Bradley $2A
Ryan Bruan $28A

Gregory Polanco $14A


Marco Estrada $4A
Matt Harvey $26A

Scott Kamir $8A

Zach Britton $15A