RJEL Keepers/Extensions

[Andrewski]

5x5 with OBP, 18 teams (all or mostly rjbullpen'ers), 10 keepers, typical lineup with 5 OFs, CI, MI, 2 util, 9 Ps...I'm looking for thoughts on my last two keepers and any extensions. Keep in mind I have Hellickson and Aroldis Chapman in the minors, so I can keep them without using up a keeper slot. At this point, I am thinking of extending Kershaw and Scherzer both 1 year, making them 11 and 6, respectively. Thanks in advance!

Likely keeps:
Huff-5B
Kemp-14expire
Tabata-4A
Beckham-6B
Danks-6expire
Kershaw-6opt
Scherzer-1opt
Neftali Feliz-2A

Possibilities for final two:
Victor Martinez-18opt
Kelly Johnson-15B
Cuddyer-6opt
Niese-1A
Adrian Gonzalez-42B

[Erik]

I would extend Kershaw one year. On the fence about Scherzer. I don't like to extend pitchers unless they're absolutely elite.

As for A-Gonz, are the other big boppers at 1B being kept? If there are going to be some available, would it cost more than $42 to get them? If they're not available or they would cost more than $42, keep A-Gonz. I would also keep Cuddyer.

[Simon]

Agree with Erik, Cuddyer and I would add Johnson...why does the man get no love?
I would extend Kershaw at least one, probably even 2 years at that price. Scherzer too. I think he will be among the elite soon enough.

[Andrewski]

Big boppers usually go for 50+. Without Gonzalez's shoulder injury, it would be a no brainer.

I would extend Kershaw one year. On the fence about Scherzer. I don't like to extend pitchers unless they're absolutely elite.

As for A-Gonz, are the other big boppers at 1B being kept? If there are going to be some available, would it cost more than $42 to get them? If they're not available or they would cost more than $42, keep A-Gonz. I would also keep Cuddyer.

[joncarlos]

I'd keep kj and Vmart and extend both pitchers, max gets enough k's for me to feel comfortable with him at 6

[Gregg]

You will regret it later if you do not extend Kershaw 2 years and Scherzer 1.

Given your inflation I would keep Martinez (hard position at value without inflation) no raise and then probably Johnson.

[frae]

You will regret it later if you do not extend Kershaw 2 years and Scherzer 1.

Given your inflation I would keep Martinez (hard position at value without inflation) no raise and then probably Johnson.

One thing on vmart, we only use 1 catcher. My vote would be KJ and Cuddyer.

[roadtrip68]

I agree with extending Kershaw. I've got the huge man crush on him but I expect a big year from the guy to push him up to the elite of the NL.

[Gregg]

One thing on vmart, we only use 1 catcher. My vote would be KJ and Cuddyer.

So wouldn't one catcher be even more reason to keep vmart?

[frae]

So wouldn't one catcher be even more reason to keep vmart?

Well we only need 18 total catchers, there is a huge gap between the good and the bad, but it is the only position where there is always a starter on the WW so you can also go cheap and still get production.

[Andrewski]

I agree with this, and the lack of love for Niese. The question mark to me is Adrian Gonzalez. It's a nice chunk of change, but *if* healthy, there could be value there.

Well we only need 18 total catchers, there is a huge gap between the good and the bad, but it is the only position where there is always a starter on the WW so you can also go cheap and still get production.

[joncarlos]

If only 1 catcher then I'd keep kj and Gonzales if gonzo is healthy