Shawn Green: Bust or Breakout?

[Doughhead]

Every year, some poor schmuck drafts Shawn Green and watches him struggle to a disappointing .260, 20, 75 season. This year, no one bit. But now that he's out of LA, maybe this is the year Green gets back to the stud he looked like in Toronto.

What's your take on this guy? Another disappointment or finally some steak to go with the sizzle? The 1B/OF eligibility and the obvious potential both intrigue me, but I'd be very curious to hear cafe opinions on this one.

PS. While we're at it, what about Green's new 'Zona teammate Luis Gonzalez?

[Steve-o]

Whaddya mean no one bit? I sure did. Took him in all 4 leagues I play in. Including both money leagues.

Pick number 120 in one money league and 103 in the other. Great value IMO.

Maybe I'm crazy, but I projected him at 85 R, 30 HR, 100 RBI, 5 SB, 295 Avg with that ballpark.

[Doughhead]

It's a small league (8 teams), and everyone is pretty sick of hoping that he will emerge from mediocrity. Is he an upgrade over Jason Bay do you think?

[Steve-o]

I think so.

I project Jason Bay at 80 R 30 HR 90 RBI 5 SB 270 Avg. I have Bay at number 83 for my cheat and Green at 66 (but it is also made out for an OPS league - so it might be a little skewed).

But, like I said previously, I am higher on Green than most.

[TheYanks04]

Green has had tremndous years in the past. Breakout? His problems started when he hurt his shoulder a couple of year ago. Getting out of LA and Chavez Ravine can only help, but I would not count on 40 homers either.

[Absolutely Adequate]

I'll be honest - I think at the end of the year, Shawn Green will be a top-25 player. I've been saying it all offseason (well, ever since I got him in my cafe league) and I hope to be able to gloat in a few months.

[Iconoclastic]

Green seems to be one of the streakiest hitters out there. Makes me wonder if I should trade for him if he sucks for a few weeks...

[SHOCKandAWE]

I dont think he will be a bust or have a breakout year.

The nice think about Green is know what you are getting stats wise. I have no problem taking him on my team as a backup 1b or back of

[Brade]

I snagged him on my team in the 13th round. I definitely think the #'s will improve at the BOB where he seems to enjoy hitting in his career anyway. I'll go with 35 hrs and 95 rbi at least. the real question is will he start running more again?

[Chuckles]

I snagged him on my team in the 13th round. I definitely think the #'s will improve at the BOB where he seems to enjoy hitting in his career anyway. I'll go with 35 hrs and 95 rbi at least. the real question is will he start running more again?

Boy, I sure hope you're right!!!!! I'd be up for that. He's in my money league as well...