Everyone knows that when the Superbowl has ticked down to zero, its baseball season. But when it's really apparent to me is when my Yahoo Fantasy Baseball season can begin. Today it has begun and that ass-whooping that I am about to inflict upon my opposition is not only a virtual certainty, but…a…well I guess virtual certainty about covers it.
While I'll agree with most hardcore Fantasy Ballers in that the live draft gives you total control and you are the only one to blame. I also know that my managerial skills will in the end be heightened if I let someone else choose my team and then shit down everyone's throat. So I feel as if I should give you my sleeper/underrated player lineup that if given the opportunity you should really take a second glance and give a roster spot to these players. Let's go in order of position.
C-Ryan Doumit. He was injured last year and is just a year removed from hitting .318 with 15 hrs. He's only 29 and look for him to be one of the anchors in the Pirates lineup. He's a definite late rounder in a standard 10 team 23 round format you could pick him up anywhere between the 17th and 20th. This is only if you can't land the "3 Big M's" Mauer, Martinez, McCann. He's solid and would really boost your overall team average.
1B-Jorge Cantu. There are many other viable POWER options that you should be able to nab at first base but if you're looking for a bat off the bench you will want to choose Jorge. He gives you the 1B 3B flexibility and hit .289 with 16 hrs last year. Look for him to have a good year. He may be getting traded and it will most likely be to a smaller park which would only help his power numbers.
2B- Jose Lopez. After a down year last year most people will forget about the hitting display he put on at the WBC. He's definitely someone that you could use to start on your roster and if he doesn't pan out, look at Orlando Hudson. He's going to see a shit-ton of fastballs hitting in front of Mauer and he absolutely pastes them. He's going to hit over .300 and probably have 10-15 hrs.
3B- Adrian Beltre. He is EASILY the most Sleeperest of the sleepy's this year. He did nothing offensively last year even before he lost one of his testes. But he is going to absolutely pepper that wall and I'm slotting him for a .275 avg with 30 dingers and 85-90 RBI. If you're playing in a league with expanded stats and Fielding % is one of them he's a must have also as the best defensive 3rd baseman in baseball.
SS- JJ Hardy. He had the worst year of his career last year but hitting behind Mauer and Morneau he's going to get a LOT of chances to drive in runs. He's still young and he could REALLY be in store for a HUGE year. I'm going with .270 23HRs 75RBI.
OF- Jay Bruce. He came on the year 2 years ago like a house on fire and had a shitfest for a year last year. He's going to hit 30 bombs and probably swipe some bags for you. I'd look for him in the rounds between 10-14.
OF- Carlos Quentin. He was a top 10 pick last year, don't forget about him. The plantar fasciitis is behind him and he's going to anchor the lineup for the White Sox. A small sleeper whom I've chosen every year for the past 3 years is Alex Rios, a change of scenery to start the year may do him good. Look for him to contribute well in the Chi.
OF-Carlos Gonzalez. He's playing in Colorado, and is the closest thing to Carlos Beltran at his age than any other player I've ever seen. He's going to have a BREAKOUT year. Get him on your bench in the 12-15 rd territory.
SP- Don't sleep on Ben Sheets, Brandon Webb, Tim Hudson, Jake Peavy and Rich Harden. They are a ways down on the lists because of injuries but all of them have front line stuff and you can get them in the middle rounds. You'll have a pretty dominant rotation if you buy low on these guys.
RP- Both the Atlanta free agent relievers are guys you can get in the late rounds…In a mock draft I got Mike Gonzalez (one of the highly sought after relievers) in the 21st of 23 rounds and Soriano is going to absolutely flourish in Tampa Bay. Look for 35-40 saves from him you'll have to get him in the mid tier rounds around 15 if you want him on your roster.
It's that time again ladies and gents get these guys on youre team and may the force be with you.
Stay Tuned
Ryan
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