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by **GoSox35** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:19 pm

What do you think Oswalt will do this year? He is getting a lot of hype lately. What round should I look to draft him in in a deep 16 team keeper league? Thanks.

by **mattusd** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:27 pm

it's hard to predict what round... but i would say that he should be taken slightly ahead of vazquez and beckett... or at least somewhere in between those guys.

by **GoSox35** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:31 pm

In my league (slow draft), Vasquez is already gone. Is 3d round about right? 4th? Basically I want to know if he can be the ace on my team since most of my other choices are gone. Its a deep league with 16 teams so was trying to look ahead. Its also a keeper league (4 keepers) so Id be able to hold onto him in the future.

by **Nomar4prez** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 1:07 pm

In a 10-team league, I took R. Oswalt in the 6th round.

by **DBacksRule** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:20 pm

Well hes the #1 starter for the Stros so Jimmy must have some faith in him. Dont know if hell be a 20 game winner though.

by **Guest** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:23 pm

He's a great talent, but can't stay healthy. 16 teams, I'd say mid-4th.

by **Cornbread Maxwell** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:25 pm

To answer your question - Oswalt is definitely a decent ace for you team in that big of a league - end of the 3rd - start of the 4th rd is just fine to take him depending on the level of competition.

Oswalt - when healthy - is a stud. Simply look at his numbers. How many SPs out there can match that ERA, Whip, and k/9?

by **Budworth22** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:29 pm

I agree with above. He's right on par with Vasquez and Beckett. He has a small frame so injuries are a concern. But think about the 38 games played against the Brewers and Pirates. Plus another 19 against the Reds.

by **Mr.Pink** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:09 pm

In a 10-team league, I took R. Oswalt in the 6th round.
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by **RynMan** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:12 pm

i have oswalt as my ace on one of my teams, and im happy with that. this guy is ready to be a 20 game winner and i dont think his injuries are gonna bother him this year. he has the whole offseason to deal with that. the guy is an ace.

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