2015 keepers

[Gregg]

This is a tough one. I am a Cubs homer, he will qualify at SS, but... This is a 12 team mixed so I not giving up Street for him. I may trade Porcello for him and take the chance. I think that may be the homer in me.

[DMT]

This is a tough one. I am a Cubs homer, he will qualify at SS, but... This is a 12 team mixed so I not giving up Street for him. I may trade Porcello for him and take the chance. I think that may be the homer in me.

That's pretty much exactly how I feel.

[Gregg]

I don't know if this helps or confuses things? This is from the Trib through rotoworld:

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Saturday that Javier Baez "has to earn his playing time."
"He has to earn his playing time, I don’t think there’s any question," Hoyer said. "He’s got a new manager and some new coaches to impress." Baez slugged nine homers over 229 plate appearances in the majors last season, but he also hit just .169/.227/.324 overall and struck out a whopping 95 times. The upside is undeniable, but the 22-year-old has some adjustments to make and has worked this winter with new hitting coach John Mallee on tweaking his swing. Baez is the odds-on favorite to start at second base on Opening Day, but his name isn't etched into stone. Tommy La Stella represents an alternative at the position.

[Gregg]

At the least you could show this to your trade partner if you are going to offer up Porcello.

[DMT]

At the least you could show this to your trade partner if you are going to offer up Porcello.

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure I even want that kind of risk considering my keepers are pretty strong.

[DMT]

Should a $10 Gattis crack my top-10? It's a 1 C league so he loses value, but he also will be playing more games than most Cs, so he gains value. Santana is also C eligible in my league and that's who I'd prefer because of his high OB, but he'll probably go for at least $15.

As of today, here's my top 10, so he'd be replacing Beltre or Street:

Goldschmidt 14 (O16)
Kipnis 8x (I have to keep him)
A Garcia 1a
Santana 5a
Marte 10 (O 16)
Felix 36a
Strasburg 13x
Carrasco 5a
Street 3b
Beltre 29B

[joncarlos]

Should a $10 Gattis crack my top-10? It's a 1 C league so he loses value, but he also will be playing more games than most Cs, so he gains value. Santana is also C eligible in my league and that's who I'd prefer because of his high OB, but he'll probably go for at least $15.

As of today, here's my top 10, so he'd be replacing Beltre or Street:

Goldschmidt 14 (O16)
Kipnis 8x (I have to keep him)
A Garcia 1a
Santana 5a
Marte 10 (O 16)
Felix 36a
Strasburg 13x
Carrasco 5a
Street 3b
Beltre 29B

Yeah, Gattis is not good in OBP leagues. He's still a top 10 catcher but other than maybe Beltre, I wouldn't rank a $10 Gattis above anyone else on your list.

[DMT]

Abreu 28a vs. Strasburg 13x?

[Gregg]

Abreu 28a vs. Strasburg 13x?

I would easily take the power and the years. So Abreu by a wide margin.

[DMT]

I would easily take the power and the years. So Abreu by a wide margin.

I offered him Stras, Kazmir-11A, and Escobar-1A...fingers crossed.

[DMT]

I would easily take the power and the years. So Abreu by a wide margin.

Now he's asking for Beltre-29B & Strasburg-13x. I countered with Abreu-28a and Dozier-9a for Beltre-29b, A Escobar-1a, Strasburg-13x, and Kazmir-11a. If I accept, I'd have:

Goldschmidt 14 (O16)
Abreu 28a
Kipnis 8x (I have to keep him)
Dozier 9a
D Santana 5a
A Garcia 1a
Marte 10 (O 16)
Felix 36a
Carrasco 5a
Street 3b
~~~
Upton 32a
Span 5a
Porcello 1a

Is Dozier at 9 much of an upgrade from these other 3?

[Gregg]

I certainly like Dozier better than Span for this year. Hitting better than pitching. And while I think Porcello is a real bargan at a buck push comes to shove I take Dozier.

Tough to compare with Upton. Dozier + 23 bucks is hard to pass up. I probably go that route depending what is back at auction to bid on.

[DMT]

I certainly like Dozier better than Span for this year. Hitting better than pitching. And while I think Porcello is a real bargan at a buck push comes to shove I take Dozier.

Tough to compare with Upton. Dozier + 23 bucks is hard to pass up. I probably go that route depending what is back at auction to bid on.

Yea, it's a close enough call that it's not a huge deal if he doesn't accept and just wants to do his original offer. Beltre & Strasburg is a lot but I'll have arguably 2 of top 5 players for $42.

[DMT]

Just got Papi-4B for Alcides, Street, & Porcello. I don't think I can pull the trigger on Beltre & Stras for Abreu.