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Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby Gandalf » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:37 pm

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10 team H2H 6x6 keeping 8 adding OPS and losses with daily changes and 2 UT spots.

1B: Fielder
2B: Utley
2B: Kinsler
SS: Hanley Ramirez
3B: Wright
OF: Bay, Quentin
SP: Halladay
RP: Papelbon

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Already eliminated Liriano/Joba/Harden/Sheets/Fuentes/BJRyan/Rivera and Bobby Abreu

Was thinking about packaging a 2B, but with Utley out til June, I think Kinsler stays. Utley will be a nice midseason UTIL upgrade; or Kinsler gets me a stud SP this summer.
With Bay returning to 100-30-100-10 status, and moving to Boston, it would be tough to let him go, even if OFs are easier to replace.

Would Papelbon and Fielder for Pujols be good? I worry about Pujols' health.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby San D » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:41 pm

Papelbon would be my last drop.

If you can do Paps and Fielder for Pujols, I'd easily do it. You are definitely on the right track looking for a 2-for-1.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby abrage22 » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:02 pm

I have to agree with what San D said
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby nurmal22 » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:03 pm

Quentin definately is out. He has not proven enough to be a keeper yet. As of now, he is a one hit wonder. That's not to say he won't do it again. I would keep Papelbon even though his saves were a little down. Like you said, you could probably package him in a trade.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby HOOTIE » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:13 pm

Drop Papelbon. You never know how many chances a closer will get.

I love Harden myself. I keep him over Bay.

Do not drop Quentin.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby kimchi_chigae » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:37 pm

I'd also drop Papelbon. Saves are easier to be replaced than any of the other cats, especially in a 10 team league.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby ensanimal » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:31 pm

Papelbon is out unless you can deal him and Fielder for Pujols. Then I would do that deal and be happy.

I'd still rather Bay over Harden, but I could be swayed. If you got Pujols I might go with Harden as your offense would be that much better already.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby abrage22 » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:43 pm

Bay is easily better than Harden
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby Halo Homers » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:07 am

A two for one with Paps included is the way to go. I think Paps and Fielder for Pujols sounds good.

For an alternative opinion on who to drop, I would suggest Kinsler. You know Paps is good for 40 saves. Utley will return in June, you can plug the gap until then.
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Re: Keeper Dilemma only 8

Postby Yoda » Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:59 am

This set up drastically reduces the value of SPs.

I would definitely do the Paps/Fielder for Pujols like San D mentioned.

Also, DO NOT DROP QUENTIN.
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