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by **baseball_playa18** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:01 pm

JD Drew or Jermaine Dye? I need a backup RF, who would be the better pick and why? I cant think of any reason to draft one over the other. Both are similar in age, both have a history of injuries. I think Dye has the potential for a lot more power than Drew but I also think Drew may breakout away from the spotlight he played under in St. Louis. But I cant make up my mind!!??

by **BobbyRoberto** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:04 pm

I'd say Drew because he's younger, in a better hitter's ballpark, and a better lineup.

by **Fumbler** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:05 pm

I'd take J.D. Drew.

Drew would put up some incredible numbers if he ever stayed healthy a full year (like that will ever happen). But since he'd just be your back up i would say grab Drew.

Dye just seems too far removed from his last great season. I don't see him ever getting back to that form.

by **Erboes** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:14 pm

Yes, Drew. He's a big 5 category guy. If he stayed healthy he'd get you .300-110-35-100-12 easily, and that's probably worth over $30. Dye I don't think can get you over $25. That's just my opinion though.

by **Jer19G** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:15 pm

Drew.

by **ondeckb** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:20 pm

That's a lot of votes for a guy who's going to play 90 games....

by **Jer19G** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:24 pm

ondeckb wrote:That's a lot of votes for a guy who's going to play 90 games....

How many will Dye play? 91?

by **Absolutely Adequate** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:26 pm

Dye, Drew, Dye.

I don't know. I'd go with Drew like everyone else, I suppose, though I'll be surprised if he plays 90 games like ondeckb says.

by **ondeckb** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:42 pm

Jer19G wrote:
ondeckb wrote:That's a lot of votes for a guy who's going to play 90 games....

How many will Dye play? 91?

1999 Drew (104) Dye (158)
2000 Drew (135) Dye (157)
2001 Drew (109) Dye (158)
2002 Drew (135) Dye (131)
2003 Drew (100) Dye (65)

With the exception of last year Dye's been the more durable player over the last 5 seasons. And that's three 100 game seasons for Drew out of the last 5.

by **Jer19G** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:52 am

ondeckb wrote:
Jer19G wrote:
ondeckb wrote:That's a lot of votes for a guy who's going to play 90 games....

How many will Dye play? 91?

1999 Drew (104) Dye (158)
2000 Drew (135) Dye (157)
2001 Drew (109) Dye (158)
2002 Drew (135) Dye (131)
2003 Drew (100) Dye (65)

With the exception of last year Dye's been the more durable player over the last 5 seasons. And that's three 100 game seasons for Drew out of the last 5.

I had no idea. Thanks for the imput ;-D

I still would probably go with Drew though.

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