bronxxbomber wrote:The more and more I look at it. The more it seems like a push to me. I believe the protection argument and the pure talent arguments from all around. I'm also hearing the extra eligibility Cabrera brings to the table, but I don't get that because I'd play him exclusively at 3b because he's more valuable there I think. I think Randolf will continue to bring Wright along slowly. I really doubt that the Mets will bat Reyes and Lo Duca 1-2 for so long because neither is that good at getting on base. I feel that Wright is going to have to hit his way up the lineup. Cabrera on the other hand will get his numbers, but you have to be worried about his team dependent states. To ignore those around him isn't wise no matter how good he is. If Reyes walks a little more and Beltran plays better I think it'll be moot because Wright should get a lot more abs will players on base.
I really like Wright a lot. It really depends on how special you believe MCab is. Plenty of HOFers and superstars put up great numbers without much support. I seriously doubt MCab will become a mediocre player just because Carlos Delgado isn't hitting behind him. That's just ridiculous.
I agree with you man. Cabrera is a stud. I believe he's a good player right now and will be a great player soon enough. I don't know if I'll compare him to HOFers right now, but he's working his way up the ladder. Right now I see this from him next season.....
.330 35hr 110rbi 100run
those are still stellar numbers in my opinion and he's worth whatever it takes to get him, especially in keeper leagues.
I guess I'm just a little more bias toward the sbs because regardless of what anyone says they are very important. 17 sbs out of 3b makes a big deal as we all know the reasons why. I also think Wright BA will increase now that he's got a 1.5 under his belt. I'm just waiting to see what lineup Willie starts out with this season.
bronxxbomber wrote:I'm also hearing the extra eligibility Cabrera brings to the table, but I don't get that because I'd play him exclusively at 3b because he's more valuable there
No doubt about that. However, the extra eligibility helps. MCab's #'s are good enough to be a fantasy outfielder. So if you have a very good 3b (ARam, Wright, etc.), you can get away with playing MCab in the outfield, and also have the extra protection in case your regular 3b goes down with an injury.
I guess we have different draft philosophies. I don't try and stock up on a position. What I mean is if I draft a 3b it's only to play that position and then I'd move on and try and fill everything else out. Anyhow, if I were lucky to get Cabrera and Wright or Ramirez I would play Cabrera in the OF (I kinda doubt that's possible those guys are gone by the end of the 2nd round). Injuries you just can't predict, anyone can get hurt even Cabrera so I can't look it like that either.
lol, I still say push at this moment. If you had asked me in July I would've said Wright without a doubt though. They're the future at 3b and could overtake Arod at any moment (in the next few seasons would be shocking though).
bronxxbomber wrote:lol, I still say push at this moment. If you had asked me in July I would've said Wright without a doubt though. They're the future at 3b and could overtake Arod at any moment (in the next few seasons would be shocking though).
Miguel Cabrera. This kid is something special, man (as is Wright) -- provided M-Cab hangs around, the NL East will have 2 of (3 if you want to throw Zimmerman on a lower tier but still very good) of the best 3B heading into the future of the league.
bronxxbomber wrote:lol, I still say push at this moment. If you had asked me in July I would've said Wright without a doubt though. They're the future at 3b and could overtake Arod at any moment (in the next few seasons would be shocking though).
Not a push. I think MCab has Wright beat so far...
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by bronxxbomber » Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:33 am 
