iWiN4PreP Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Anyone got any sleeper picks this year? The obvious one right now is SS Clint Barmes. J. Gomes from tampa bay, J. Franc, both can't really be considered "Sleepers" but I believe they'll have better years then expected. Delmon Young from tampa bay could get some action. Z. duke the pitcher could do well, same with S. Kazmir, and some relievers that could make a impact : T. Gordon, and C. Orvella (tampa bay's probable closer). Any sleepers that you guys have on your mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 you covered most of them, id say nook logan, and robinson cano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 well Nook logan isnt good so he isnt much of a sleeper ... and Cano is a yankee which makes it impossible to be a sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 to be honest, I was shocked how far Gagne and Bonds fell in my first draft. I got them in the 6th and 7th rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 There are a ton of them, but it also depends on your definition of sleeper. It could mean guys that drastically outperform their ratings even if they are in the 8th round, or it could be late round guys that might be studs. Since it seems like most of the ones we're saying are late draft guys, I'll give you a few from that category: Jeremy Hermida Kenji Jojima Matt Cain Kelvim Escobar Ryan Zimmerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 11:29 AM) to be honest, I was shocked how far Gagne and Bonds fell in my first draft. I got them in the 6th and 7th rounds. That's the other definition of sleeper, since those guys can drastically outproduce their draft spot. A couple of other guys that fit that category: Jim Thome Chad Tracy Javier Vazquez Rich Harden (typically 5th round, can be top 5 pitcher) Curt Schilling Add John Lackey in here too, he's got pretty good potential. Edited February 21, 2006 by ZoomSlowik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Doesn't a sleeper cease to be a sleeper when everyone keeps talking about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 12:11 PM) Doesn't a sleeper cease to be a sleeper when everyone keeps talking about them? Somewhat. Justin Morneau got so much hype last year he wasn't really a sleeper anymore, and the same is true with Felix Hernandez and Ryan Howard this year. However, typically there is enough difference of opinion on a player that they don't shoot up the draft board just by someone mentioning them as a potential sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 P. Fielder and O. Perez are good picks IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) Somewhat. Justin Morneau got so much hype last year he wasn't really a sleeper anymore, and the same is true with Felix Hernandez and Ryan Howard this year. However, typically there is enough difference of opinion on a player that they don't shoot up the draft board just by someone mentioning them as a potential sleeper. Duke, too. I'll throw out the Orioles pitching staff. So bad for so long, and EVERYONE'S hating on the O's in the preseason -- but there is some raw talent there. And just look at what Leo Mazzone could do w/ garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 I actually drafted E. Bedard in about 2 of my leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 10:14 PM) I actually drafted E. Bedard in about 2 of my leagues. erik bedard is a nice pick, i wouldnt say for a ten man league but for a 12 man hes a good choice, most definitely a sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 05:52 AM) well Nook logan isnt good so he isnt much of a sleeper ... and Cano is a yankee which makes it impossible to be a sleeper. must you reply to all my posts, nook logan is a sleeper for sure, cano is a stud in the making, lets hear your sleepers then mik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 That's the other definition of sleeper, since those guys can drastically outproduce their draft spot. A couple of other guys that fit that category: Jim Thome Chad Tracy Javier Vazquez Rich Harden (typically 5th round, can be top 5 pitcher) Curt Schilling Todd helton also could be considered in the list? He had a rough first half last year and lit it up second half. Eh, pitching wise - Tom Gordon? Gets a closign job for the phillies. Guess thats sorda a sleeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxhawks Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 how about Mags? i picked him up in the 12th, and also Giambi, who i got in the 11th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Someone already said it in this post, but i want to emphasis it some more. Jeremy Hermida that guy will probablly produce, because someone HAS to produce from florida other then cabera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Adrian Beltre will likely be undervalued this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 True True, and he is having a huge WBC if i recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 10:16 PM) True True, and he is having a huge WBC if i recall correctly. casey kotchman in LAA also might start and if he does expect huge production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 joey gathright could have a huge year in steals if he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 ian kinsler and ryan zimmerman are my two biggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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