Rivas or Thurston; backup 2B?????

[bsiegert9]

A couple young 2B I have been eyeing as a backup (to my auto-drafted Biggio) is Luis Rivas or Joe Thurston....any input fellas?
Are they the top young 2B coming into the league this season???
Thanks!
PS- Would dropping Biggio and picking up both guys, be a risk??

[jwhands]

I'd keep Biggio, because he's a proven veteran. If you needed someone as a backup right now, I'd grab Rivas. Thurston is unproven right now, so it will be difficult to predict what he will be. Maybe once Thurston has landed the leadoff or #2 spot everyday, then jump on him. Another option would be Bobby Hill, if he's available in your league. He should be their leadoff guy everyday this year.

[bsiegert9]

I forgot about Hill. How would you rank him vs. Rivas?
I am gonna grab one young guy as a backup, both are available. Who would you take??
Thanks

[The Jury]

Biggio and Rivas would be a safe call at the 2 bag.

[ScurvyDog]

Grab Rivas - keep Biggio.

[chinch sacs]

keep biggio, but I like hill... hes gonna have pretty good OBP, and good 'ol sosa hitting him in...