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by **WebHamster** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:41 am

This thread contains comments on Matthew Robertson's Sleeper "Michael Bourn", which was featured in the Cafe's Sleepers section on April 18, 2007. The full article can be read here.

by **Amatter32** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:15 pm

He doesn't even start and has had 0 steals on the season. He isn't even the biggest sleeper in the Phillies OF, that goes to Victorino. If you want a sleeper who comes off the bench and steals bases, look at Ryan Theriot of the Cubs. Bourn won't get consistent playing time unless someone gets traded or injured (he is in the same situation as Victorino was last year). When that happens he can be called a sleeper, but right now he is still asleep.

by **j_d_mcnugent** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:29 pm

Amatter32 wrote:He doesn't even start and has had 0 steals on the season. He isn't even the biggest sleeper in the Phillies OF, that goes to Victorino. If you want a sleeper who comes off the bench and steals bases, look at Ryan Theriot of the Cubs. Bourn won't get consistent playing time unless someone gets traded or injured (he is in the same situation as Victorino was last year). When that happens he can be called a sleeper, but right now he is still asleep.

ahem...

Dynasty and keeper league managers need to pay attention ....

i dont think this pick was intended for the usual 12 team mixed leagues.

by **illmatic00** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:08 pm

Michael Bourn doesn't star...he is not a sleeper..I agree Victorino is more of a sleeper than him

by **bigh0rt** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:02 am

Some of you guys need to see outside the blanket that is your particular league style. There's more out there than 5x5 12-team mixed redrafts. He even mentions it in the article.

The only problem I see is that when I read this guy's name, I can't help but think Jason Bourne. :-b

by **Havok1517** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:04 am

Ah, rookies.

Everyone, if you're in a dynasty or keeper league and can stash Bourn on your team it would be in your best interest to do so. Bourn could get 2007 fantasy relevance in 2007 if Rowand gets dealt but until then no. But what if the next Carl Crawford is sitting on your FA market in a keeper/dynasty league and you don't pick him up? Opps.

by **StlSluggers** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:48 am

Nice article, but I have to ask...

He is a playmaker and was named one of the most exciting players in the minor leagues by Baseball America.

Has anyone notified Jose Reyes of this? I think he would object to his "official" title being used on a scuzzy minor leaguer.

!+)

by **StlSluggers** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:54 am

bigh0rt wrote:The only problem I see is that when I read this guy's name, I can't help but think Jason Bourne.

Glad I'm not the only one. :-Â°

by **Amatter32** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:32 pm

bigh0rt wrote:Some of you guys need to see outside the blanket that is your particular league style. There's more out there than 5x5 12-team mixed redrafts. He even mentions it in the article.

I'm not in those leagues, I am in leagues where Bourn is worth picking up. But that doesn't make him a sleeper at all.

by **Havok1517** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:52 pm

Amatter32 wrote:
bigh0rt wrote:Some of you guys need to see outside the blanket that is your particular league style. There's more out there than 5x5 12-team mixed redrafts. He even mentions it in the article.

I'm not in those leagues, I am in leagues where Bourn is worth picking up. But that doesn't make him a sleeper at all.

If you're in a keeper or dynasty league. You might wanna pick him up.

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