16 team mixed keepers

[onejayhawk]

16 team, Mixed, H2H 5x5 plus Hits, OBA, SLG, L, Hold IP
C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, OF, Util, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, P, P, P

We have 3 required keepers, plus one optional, and options base on draft position. Because of options being exercised, I have only 2 picks in the first 6 rounds.

The core

C Ryan Doumit
1B Joey Votto
2B Robinson Canó
3B Adrián Béltre
OF Jacoby Ellsbury
SP Zack Greinke
SP Matt Harrison
SP Travis Bauer

David Freese
Paul Goldschmidt
Jurickson Profar
Cheap option (equal to pick #279) for Henderson Álvarez

Choose up to 7 of
Josh Willingham
Nick Castellanos
Anthony Gose
Jedd Gyorko
Jason Kubel
Jordan Pacheco
Jean Segura
Andrelton Simmons
Travis d'Arnaud
Ernesto Frieri
Ricky Nolasco
Julio Teherán
Zack Wheeler

I almost need to keep Simmons. He is likely better than any of the SS that will be available. For comparison, Zack Cozart will likely be kept.

With my offensive core, I want to go for the gold this year, before too many of them run out of options. SP is very scarce and pricey. RP is much cheaper.

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[revo]

Willingham
Kubel
Segura
Simmons
Frieri (not sold on Madson)
D'Arnaud
Wheeler

[BigJonEmpire]

Nick Castellanos
Jedd Gyorko
Jason Kubel
Jean Segura
Andrelton Simmons
Travis d'Arnaud
Ernesto Frieri

[onejayhawk]

Why both Segura and Simmons? I would think either/or.

Also, I should have said "up to" 7. There is an option cost from round 10-17, except round 15.

[BigJonEmpire]

Why both Segura and Simmons? I would think either/or.

Also, I should have said "up to" 7. There is an option cost from round 10-17, except round 15.

If Simmons is better than any other shortstop available I would think there might be enough demand at the position to create trade scenarios for you. I know you don't have a MI but I think both will be worth rostering.

Simmons should hit for average with a pretty decent OBA and a higher slugging percentage than most infielders. He should also throw in 20 or so steals. He should also develop some homerun power as he develops though this year his HR totals may not be impressive. I think eventually he could be a 20/20 type, which at short will be awesome for you.

Segura is even better. He makes strong contact and has great power for a shortstop and is a big base stealer. Like Simmons he may not hit a ton of homers off the bat (this season I would be thrilled with 10-12) but he should also be a 30-plus base stealer. That is a great player to have in your utility spot and he should give you lots of options if you don't just keep him.

[onejayhawk]

If Simmons is better than any other shortstop available I would think there might be enough demand at the position to create trade scenarios for you. I know you don't have a MI but I think both will be worth rostering.

Simmons should hit for average with a pretty decent OBA and a higher slugging percentage than most infielders. He should also throw in 20 or so steals. He should also develop some homerun power as he develops though this year his HR totals may not be impressive. I think eventually he could be a 20/20 type, which at short will be awesome for you.

Segura is even better. He makes strong contact and has great power for a shortstop and is a big base stealer. Like Simmons he may not hit a ton of homers off the bat (this season I would be thrilled with 10-12) but he should also be a 30-plus base stealer. That is a great player to have in your utility spot and he should give you lots of options if you don't just keep him.

You noticed I had Goldschmidt to play utility, right?

Here s the likely throwback list, such as I can make it out:
Mike Moustakas/Ben Zobrist
Nick Swisher
Jeter/A-Rod
Michael Young
Victorino/Josh Johnson
Rickie Weeks
Konerko/Miguel Montero
Lincecum/Choo
Uggla
Werth
Quentin
Morneau
Asdruble

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