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What are your top 10?

 

1.)   Randy Johnson

2.)   Pedro Martinez

3.)   Curt Schilling

4.)   A-Rod

5.)   Vlad

6.)   Magglio

7.)   Alfonso Soriano

8.)   Barry bonds

9.)   Barry Zito

10.) Todd Helton

when i make a top ten...i look at positions that are weak overall and rate those players higher..even if their stats are a little less then lets say a first baseman , a position thats loaded..

 

it used to be catcher and SS that id always make sure i got with my first two picks...i changed it this year to catchers and 2nd baseman because we seem to be heading into a dry spell with 2nd baseman as far as fantasy goes...

 

as far as pitchers go they go up and down so much i usually dont draft a highly rated pitcher...i consistently pick up and drop pitchers based on recent performances throughout the year..i find by doing some research i can find sleepers all over the place....you cant do that at other position..if your catcher sux , then you either trade , live with him , or pick up a guy on the waiver wire that just as bad...there are no sleepers at catcher...anyone who even remotely looks like he might get you some points out of that position will be on someones roster...pitchers, all season long guys are coming up from the minors as guys either get hurt or fail miserably in their roles..can always find a pitcher...atleast thats my theory..

 

 

with that in mind my list would be a little different than yours...

 

a-rod would be my number one pick..soriano would be in my top 5...piazza has to be high up on my list too...depending on the league closers could be really valuable...especially in leagues like sandbox...that also has something to do with rating fantasy prospects..how does your league score???

 

you got the top point getters up there..but if you spent your first 2 picks on an outfielder and a 1st baseman..youll get screwed at the thin positions...jmo

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It's hard to put pitchers and batters into the same category. Here are my Top 10 of seperate position players, starting pitchers, and closers/relievers:

Top 10 Position Players:

1) Vladimir Guererro

2) Alfonso Soriano

3) Alex Rodriguez

4) Barry Bonds

5) Magglio Ordonez

6) Carlos Beltran

7) Jason Giambi

8) Lance Berkman

9) Jim Thome

10) Sammy Sosa

 

Top 10 Starting Pitchers:

1) Randy Johnson

2) Pedro Martinez

3) Curt Schilling

4) Barry Zito

5) Derek Lowe

6) Roy Oswalt

7) Roy Halladay

8) Kevin Millwood

9) Mark Mulder

10) Bartolo Colon

 

Top 10 Relievers/Closers:

1) Eric Gange

2) John Smoltz

3) Byung-Hyun Kim

4) Billy Koch

5) Rob Nen

6) Billy Wagner

7) Troy Percival

8) Kazuhiro Sasaki

9) Eddie Guardado

10) Jason Isringhausen

 

Those are my 3 Categories of the top 10.

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What are your top 10?

 

1.)   Randy Johnson

2.)   Pedro Martinez

3.)   Curt Schilling

4.)   A-Rod

5.)   Vlad

6.)   Magglio

7.)   Alfonso Soriano

8.)   Barry bonds

9.)   Barry Zito

10.) Todd Helton

when i make a top ten...i look at positions that are weak overall and rate those players higher..even if their stats are a little less then lets say a first baseman , a position thats loaded..

 

it used to be catcher and SS that id always make sure i got with my first two picks...i changed it this year to catchers and 2nd baseman because we seem to be heading into a dry spell with 2nd baseman as far as fantasy goes...

 

as far as pitchers go they go up and down so much i usually dont draft a highly rated pitcher...i consistently pick up and drop pitchers based on recent performances throughout the year..i find by doing some research i can find sleepers all over the place....you cant do that at other position..if your catcher sux , then you either trade , live with him , or pick up a guy on the waiver wire that just as bad...there are no sleepers at catcher...anyone who even remotely looks like he might get you some points out of that position will be on someones roster...pitchers, all season long guys are coming up from the minors as guys either get hurt or fail miserably in their roles..can always find a pitcher...atleast thats my theory..

 

 

with that in mind my list would be a little different than yours...

 

a-rod would be my number one pick..soriano would be in my top 5...piazza has to be high up on my list too...depending on the league closers could be really valuable...especially in leagues like sandbox...that also has something to do with rating fantasy prospects..how does your league score???

 

you got the top point getters up there..but if you spent your first 2 picks on an outfielder and a 1st baseman..youll get screwed at the thin positions...jmo

I can give you a sure way to either win, or come real close. The key is to compete. Luck and injuries play a big part. To compete, Baggio is right on the money, to a point. "good" pitchers are easily found on waivers throughout the season. There are two keys. One, I would say 7 of your first 10 players you take should be offensive players. With the other three picks, you really need to get at least one ace SP and one ace closer. When you DO draft for offense, always try to get a guy who can do it all, hit, hit for power , and run. You do this and you will win most leagues you join. One other thing. Load your team up with middle relievers through the late rounds, or waivers. They HELP your era and whip, and help to supplement your lack of SP. Honestly, I dont draft more than 2 or 3 starting pitchers, EVER.

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Hey, I got others too...I know I got Crede....and Jose Cruz too. Just found out today that Cruz will be hitting in front of Bonds....that is awesome. He's gonna have like a .280 35 120 type year now with 30 SBs....well, I hope he does anyways! :D

 

And then I got a decent staff too(except f***in Hoffman....s***, I might have to drop him....as long as Guardado loses his job in like April....maybe the Sox can do that for me! Have the Twins take a lead into the 9th 3 straight games in April...and then have the Sox come back and win all 3 :headbang )

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baggs....why do you think I was happy with getting Piazza AND Kent this year?  :)  They're like the two biggest power hitters at their positions

i got arod , durham and posada up the middle..im happy there..

bmr..i ended up with freddy garcia , odalis perez and randy wolf as my three starting pitchers...15 team league

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baggs....why do you think I was happy with getting Piazza AND Kent this year?  :)  They're like the two biggest power hitters at their positions

i got arod , durham and posada up the middle..im happy there..

bmr..i ended up with freddy garcia , odalis perez and randy wolf as my three starting pitchers...15 team league

Not bad........If it was a 10 team league id be worried, but with 15, those 3 are just fine.

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Mulder Oswalt Vazquez top three in 15 team league :headbang

 

Now I need some more power, Chisoxfn...im really interested in Thome, i'd be willing to trade Kotsay, Fullmer, or Spiezio for him, wadda u say? :D

 

o this is supposed to go under the fantasy league forum wasnt it...o well

No offense, but i can tell ya i already dont like your team. You win leagues with offense.

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Mulder Oswalt Vazquez top three in 15 team league :headbang

 

Now I need some more power, Chisoxfn...im really interested in Thome, i'd be willing to trade Kotsay, Fullmer, or Spiezio for him, wadda u say? :D

 

o this is supposed to go under the fantasy league forum wasnt it...o well

No chance.

 

I'm starting to fall in love with my team.

 

Olivo-C

Thome-1st

Vidro-2nd

Cabrerra-ss

Sheffield-of

Jd Drew-of

Hideki Matsui-of

Mo Vauhgn-utility

 

Bench: Hildago, Bobby Hill, Sean Burroughs, Marlon Byrd

 

Rotation

Curt Schilling

Matt Morris

Mike Hampton

Ben Sheets

Brad Radke

 

Bullpen

Jason Isringhausen

Armando Benitez

 

Bench

Bud Smith

Matt Anderson

 

:headbang :headbang :headbang

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Mulder Oswalt Vazquez top three in 15 team league :headbang

 

Now I need some more power, Chisoxfn...im really interested in Thome, i'd be willing to trade Kotsay, Fullmer, or Spiezio for him, wadda u say? :D

 

o this is supposed to go under the fantasy league forum wasnt it...o well

No chance.

 

I'm starting to fall in love with my team.

 

Olivo-C

Thome-1st

Vidro-2nd

Cabrerra-ss

Sheffield-of

Jd Drew-of

Hideki Matsui-of

Mo Vauhgn-utility

 

Bench: Hildago, Bobby Hill, Sean Burroughs, Marlon Byrd

 

Rotation

Curt Schilling

Matt Morris

Mike Hampton

Ben Sheets

Brad Radke

 

Bullpen

Jason Isringhausen

Armando Benitez

 

Bench

Bud Smith

Matt Anderson

 

:headbang :headbang :headbang

comon now Jason :D wut would i need to get him??

 

Furcal, Erstad, Rolen, Garret Anderson, Kotsay, Spiezio, Fullmer, Pierzynski, Reese

Tyler Houston, Grissom, Dan Wilson, Wooten

 

Mulder, Oswalt, Vazquez, Lackey

Marte, Remlinger, Donnelly, Stantion, Santana

 

wut would it take

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I got 6 starters....but I believe I got 3 of them real late(Mays, Dessens, and Trachsel, who the computer drafted for me). I also have a pretty good offense....IMO anyways.

 

C Mike Piazza

1B Aubrey Huff

2B Jeff Kent

3B Joe Crede

SS Tony Womack

OF Johnny Damon

OF Juan Pierre

OF Jose Cruz

Util Ellis Burks

 

Bench...David Ortiz, Kevin Mench and Danny Bautista

 

I also have Mike Williams for my closer(aside from Trevor Hoffman - :fyou ) and JC Romero and Felix Rodriguez. I figure I need more relief pitchers.

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