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by **Rman3911** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:25 am

In a non keeper league, barrring he keeps up this pace (knock on wood as an owner) where would you take him in the draft next year?

by **ataraxia** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:34 am

Second round, could make a case for first.

by **ataraxia** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:36 am

Actually, probably straight up first round. This is assuming he finished with .305 38 HR 101 R 163 RBI 11 SB, all of which he is on pace for as of today.

by **tinfoilxtouch** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:36 am

I think you have to wait until the second round. Same reason nobody drafted Braun first round this year... one year just isn't a large enough sample size, and you have to account for the fact pitchers are going to start watching film and adjusting.

by **Rman3911** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:39 am

tinfoilxtouch wrote:I think you have to wait until the second round. Same reason nobody drafted Braun first round this year... one year just isn't a large enough sample size, and you have to account for the fact pitchers are going to start watching film and adjusting.

Don't you think by now they HAVE been watching film and adjusting? Couple this that he was in fact the first overall pick before his debacle, is he really the truth that we are seeing? I'm sure everybody has seen his hype before his downfall, as he was supposed to be a HUGE timer. It's going to be very interesting.

by **Yoda** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:00 am

If he avoids injuries this year then I would definitely draft him in the first round. He has the talent, track record, lineup and park on his side.

by **freeling_prideful** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:08 am

I tend to dislike the idea of drafting outfielders in the first round unless they provide both speed and power, as the position is so deep. That being said, Hamilton and Grady are both making strong cases for first-round consideration this season. Hamilton will probably finish around .300, with 35 HR and 150 RBIs to go with that. His outstanding all-around contributions make him a consideration for anyone picking around the turn, though I still think the top 6 slots should be reserved for shortstops and the elite guys with longer track records (A-Rod, Pujols, Wright, Utley).

by **tinfoilxtouch** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:28 am

Rman3911 wrote:Don't you think by now they HAVE been watching film and adjusting? Couple this that he was in fact the first overall pick before his debacle, is he really the truth that we are seeing? I'm sure everybody has seen his hype before his downfall, as he was supposed to be a HUGE timer. It's going to be very interesting.

Sure, and you can see he isn't nearly as hot as he was the first half of the season. Still very soild, but not tearing up the league like he was before the break. His main value to this point has been his RBI numbers, which you can never count on year to year.

by **Rman3911** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:31 am

tinfoilxtouch wrote:
Rman3911 wrote:Don't you think by now they HAVE been watching film and adjusting? Couple this that he was in fact the first overall pick before his debacle, is he really the truth that we are seeing? I'm sure everybody has seen his hype before his downfall, as he was supposed to be a HUGE timer. It's going to be very interesting.

Sure, and you can see he isn't nearly as hot as he was the first half of the season. Still very soild, but not tearing up the league like he was before the break. His main value to this point has been his RBI numbers, which you can never count on year to year.

I disagree, he's been pretty much unsstopable since the break. He barely played the few days after the break, but this week he's been VERY hot. If the Rangers keep the same lineup, who's to say he can't replicate what he's been doing this year? The whole lineup is a run scoring machine.