2k13: Tommy John recovery guys

[joncarlos]

Seems like we have a long list this year. Which ones do you like for a buck or 2 as a speculative play for 2014? Anyone I missed? TJ guys are usually back in a year and if they come back mid-season, they're usually pretty solid the following year. Usually, not always.

Brandon Beachy SP ATL TJ 6/21/12
Cory Luebke SP SDP TJ 5/23/12
Daniel Hudson SP ARI TJ 7/9/12
Colby Lewis SP TEX TJ 7/27/12
Felipe Paulino SP KCR TJ July 3
Kyle Gibson SP MIN (not sure of date)
Neftali Feliz SP/RP TEX (not sure of date)
Scott Baker SP CHC TJ around 4/17/2012
Danny Duffy SP KCR TJ June 13
Joe Wieland SP SDP TJ 7/27/12
Kyle Drabek SP TOR TJ 6/19/12
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN TJ 5/1/12
Tsuyoshi Wada SP BAL TJ april 2012

(I've also got Cashner - thumb, Stauffer - Shoulder, Narveson - shoulder, Swarzak - ribs, Mike adams - thoracic outlet, but I dunno what to make of those guys).

[Erik]

Luebke and Beachy are the two most obvious ones that will be worth the risk if you can get them cheap.

[joncarlos]

I think Paulino and Gibson are the 2 most interesting guys for me. I still remember when Adam Wainwright went for crazy high prices even though he was out for the whole year ($13 in PONY) so Luebke/Beachy will probably suffer the same fate in a lot of leagues.

[Piney Boy]

Scott Baker around 4/17/2012

[Big Tymer]

I think Paulino and Gibson are the 2 most interesting guys for me. I still remember when Adam Wainwright went for crazy high prices even though he was out for the whole year ($13 in PONY) so Luebke/Beachy will probably suffer the same fate in a lot of leagues.

Yeah, I don't see either of those guys going for too large a bargain in keeper leagues (especially NL Only) as there is almost always 1 or 2 owners playing with an eye to the following season. Not to mention the astute owner who picks them up with the intention to sell them in a dump trade later in the season.

[willgladst]

Don't forget Feliz.

[joncarlos]

thanks for the updates on the guys I missed. I added them to the first post. I also put the first post roughly in order of how much I like each guy.

[Ryno84MVP]

He's not a pitcher, but add Rafael Furcal to the list.

[madducks]

He's not a pitcher, but add Rafael Furcal to the list.

And Carl Crawford.

[eephus]

John Lackey 11/1/2011

[willthethrill]

Mike Adams has looked really good so far for the Phils. If you're looking for holds or a solid middle reliever, he should be a target.

[revo]

Scott Baker around 4/17/2012

Baker's been shut down for at least a month as of today, meaning he's gone until at least May, but more likely Memorial Day.

[schlesinj]

He's not a pitcher, but add Rafael Furcal to the list.

Drafted him on Friday in reserve draft, one thing to remember for NL guys he is a FA at end of the season.

[wombat104]

This is probably splitting hairs, but I thought Colby Lewis was a tendon not ligament (TJ). Makes a difference as he is on track for late May / early June.

[cardboardbox]

man I should have reviewed this thread before yesterday. I totally forgot about Feliz and Hudson and they were faab'd for $1 last night in my keeper.