Matt Kemp - the real deal?

[NYCBuckeye]

I have been reading a lot of good things about Matt Kemp (with one publication comparing him to a young Manny). I admitedly didn't follow him much last year, but this press has opened my eyes a bit: what is the deal with this kid? Seems like he strikes out a lot, but he has a decent average and good numbers for a short time-frame. Any feedback on him, and his potential for 2008 and beyond (I am in a keeper league), would be greatly appreciated .... thanks!

[NYCBuckeye]

Nothing? Is he even the official starter, or will he platoon?

[The River]

He will be starting and yes he is the real deal. I expect big things from Kemp this season.

[Montana]

We're all pretty big on Kemp here on the Cafe.........if you want a real good take on him, go search the 2008 Predictions forum, and there's a pretty good discussion there, on what we project to see from him this year. It should give you a good feel, for just how big people are on him.

[NYCBuckeye]

Great, thanks everyone ... I will check out that post. I knew he was a talent, I guess the east-coast bias blinded me to his overall outlook. Thanks again.

[BitterDodgerFan]

going too early for my tastes. i agree he'll be an excellent player, but he's going too early for a guy that hasn't really proven it for a full season.

[SendHelp]

he's going to lose some ABs to either. and he doesn't have a track record of consistent fantasy production. i wouldn't want him as my #2 OF.

[J.C.Fighter]

he's going to lose some ABs to either. and he doesn't have a track record of consistent fantasy production. i wouldn't want him as my #2 OF.

Where did you read he's going to lose AB's to Either?

[saemick]

going too early for my tastes. i agree he'll be an excellent player, but he's going too early for a guy that hasn't really proven it for a full season.

what round(s) would he be a smart pick in? how early would he be a stretch?

[SendHelp]

he's going to lose some ABs to either. and he doesn't have a track record of consistent fantasy production. i wouldn't want him as my #2 OF.

Where did you read he's going to lose AB's to Either?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ma ... gle+Search

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