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by **jasonpm311** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:51 pm

Who do you think is a better keeper in an NL-only league?? We get to keep three, and my other two are already Jose Reyes and Johan Santana. Braun would only qualify at LF next year. It's a roto league, with stats split evenly between hitters and pitchers. Thanks!

by **ayebatter** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:32 pm

Even overall value in a NL only, but I'd guess you may have an better chance of getting Timmy back in the draft than Braun.

Braun ;-D

by **oddmanout7** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:13 pm

I'd go with Braun.

I love Timmy for next season, but keep in mind he did receive more run support than any starter for SF, which will probably correct itself this season lowering his win totals. Also he was the more abused pitcher last season according to Baseball Prospectus. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/stati ... cid=204015

All these things combine to make me pick Braun over Timmy.

by **RunReyesRun** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:43 pm

Go with Braun here.

Lincecum is a risky long term play IMO. I think he's bein overworked a little too early in his career

by **AquaMan2342** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:08 pm

RunReyesRun wrote:Go with Braun here.

Lincecum is a risky long term play IMO. I think he's bein overworked a little too early in his career

I echo these exact sentiments.

by **Dan Charette** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:22 pm

Keep Braun. You already 1 great pitcher, and 1 great speed player. With Braun you get a great power hitter. A great balanced start for your team.

by **fast dogs** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:44 pm

you don't want to fall too far behind in power with none in 3 keepers, alot of teams will hold 3 big bats. certainly its Braun here

by **GiantsFan14** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:33 pm

as much as i love tim, you gotta go braun here. braun would be the choice even if you weren't keeping santana. the santana, reyes, braun trifecta gives you a great base to build a team off of in 9/10 categories.