I'm in a 16 team auction based keeper league with minor league rosters of 25. I am consiering selecting Angel Villalona or Joba Chamberlain. My minor league team is very strong, but lacking a power 1B which Villalona could develop into. I don't need immediate help, but if Chamberlain projects to be a #1, it might be a better selection. Other options are Lars Anderson and Jeremy Hellickson.
I currently have pitchers: Adam Miller, Tim Lincecum, Chad Billinglsey, Rich Hill, Adam Ottavino
CI/OF Bats: Billy Butler, Nick Markakis, Cameron Maybin, Billy Rowell, Andy laRoche, Ian Stewart (OF)
I'd go with Chamberlain, but that's mostly just because he's in the Yankees organization. If he makes it to the majors with them he should be a very good fantasy producer. Hard to say though which is the best at this point though...
Even though Villalona is only 16-17 years old I think I'd take him. I have fallen in love with his potential. From everything I've heard. I think he's going to be very special. It's up to you though if you want to wait. I signed Villalona in my dynasty league.
nathan050904 wrote:Even though Villalona is only 16-17 years old I think I'd take him. I have fallen in love with his potential. From everything I've heard. I think he's going to be very special. It's up to you though if you want to wait. I signed Villalona in my dynasty league.
Agreed, the kid has monster potential. Although I think that of the players you mentioned Chamberlain is the closest to a sure thing since he had a great college career as well. Also, judging by your current list of prospects I would say your position player future is great in comparison to your pitching.
Tier 1 (top 70-85 prospect in the minors): Hellickson, Chamberlain
Tier 2 (top 100-125): Anderson
Tier 3 (top 135-160): Villalona
The choice is pretty easy for me here: Hellickson. He struck out 11.12 batters per nine and maintained a 0.91 WHIP in Low-A. If Hellickson had a bigger frame -- at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, he's a smidgen bigger than Tim Hudson -- he'd easily be considered among the top 50 prospects in the game.
shortsavage wrote:Tier 1 (top 70-85 prospect in the minors): Hellickson, Chamberlain
Tier 2 (top 100-125): Anderson
Tier 3 (top 135-160): Villalona
The choice is pretty easy for me here: Hellickson. He struck out 11.12 batters per nine and maintained a 0.91 WHIP in Low-A. If Hellickson had a bigger frame -- at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, he's a smidgen bigger than Tim Hudson -- he'd easily be considered among the top 50 prospects in the game.
I pretty much agree with the sentiment on Hellickson.
I would go with Hellickson or Chamberlain, and I tend to lean a bit toward Chamberlain as he should receive some benefit of pitching for the Yankees.
While Villalona has some potential to be a power hitter, he's so far off that you'd be better off going with Hellickson or Chamberlain.
shortsavage wrote:Tier 1 (top 70-85 prospect in the minors): Hellickson, Chamberlain
Tier 2 (top 100-125): Anderson
Tier 3 (top 135-160): Villalona
The choice is pretty easy for me here: Hellickson. He struck out 11.12 batters per nine and maintained a 0.91 WHIP in Low-A. If Hellickson had a bigger frame -- at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, he's a smidgen bigger than Tim Hudson -- he'd easily be considered among the top 50 prospects in the game.
I pretty much agree with the sentiment on Hellickson.
I would go with Hellickson or Chamberlain, and I tend to lean a bit toward Chamberlain as he should receive some benefit of pitching for the Yankees.
While Villalona has some potential to be a power hitter, he's so far off that you'd be better off going with Hellickson or Chamberlain.
I couldn't agree more!!!
jps715 wrote:is Cedric Hunter even worth mentioning in this conversation?
Not really... The guy has a decent amount of potential as well, but I think that you're better off with Chamberlain or Hellickson.
shortsavage wrote:Tier 1 (top 70-85 prospect in the minors): Hellickson, Chamberlain
Tier 2 (top 100-125): Anderson
Tier 3 (top 135-160): Villalona
The choice is pretty easy for me here: Hellickson. He struck out 11.12 batters per nine and maintained a 0.91 WHIP in Low-A. If Hellickson had a bigger frame -- at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, he's a smidgen bigger than Tim Hudson -- he'd easily be considered among the top 50 prospects in the game.
That's actually a great comparison. Hellickson is just an inch taller. The amazing thing is Hellickson's BB/9 is a lot less, while his K/9 is the about the same at the same level as Hudson.
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by jps715 » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:23 pm 
