Keep J. Bay or Cole Hamels?

[dmack1]

I can pick 2 keepers, none that were drafted in the first 3 rounds of last year's league. It is a 12 team league. It is a weekly head to head, no roto. I can start 5 SP and 2 RP.
I have decided to keep Lincecum.
I could keep Ichiro, Ludwick, Bay, BRoberts, or Hamels.

I have narrowed that down to either Hamels or Bay.

What do you think? Easy choice?

I have read rankings that put Lincecum as #3 SP and Hamels as #6. It would be nice to have 2 aces on my team guaranteed. Bay was listed as #30 hitter. Ichiro at #18 but I dont think Ichiro will have a good year and he is not as valuable because I am not in a roto.

Please advise.

[rupertoooo]

More info required for best results. Your roster, Size of league, how many keepers would be a good start.

[dmack1]

I can pick 2 keepers, none that were drafted in the first 3 rounds of last year's league. It is a 12 team league. It is a weekly head to head, no roto. I can start 5 SP and 2 RP.
I have decided to keep Lincecum.
I could keep Ichiro, Ludwick, Bay, BRoberts, or Hamels.

I have narrowed that down to either Hamels or Bay.

What do you think? Easy choice?

I have read rankings that put Lincecum as #3 SP and Hamels as #6. It would be nice to have 2 aces on my team guaranteed. Bay was listed as #30 hitter. Ichiro at #18 but I dont think Ichiro will have a good year and he is not as valuable because I am not in a roto.

Please advise.

[dmack1]

I am leaning towards Hamels over Bay.

[HOOTIE]

Close, but i prefer Hamels.

[WyldStallyn]

id probably go hamels

[Dan Charette]

I would keep Hamels. With the 2 aces you can focus on hitting for the first 6-7 rounds of the draft.

[MaudDib]

I would go with Hamels. I am one of the few it seems that isn't buying on Bay. I just don't know if he can do what he did last year over a full season. Hamels is a nice SP although I don't think I want him as my #1. I just have concerns about his ability to stay healthy. But when Hamels pitches he is one of the best.

[Brandaddy]

i think i would take hamels as well, bay kind of scares me a little and atleast with hamels you know what you'll get. besides, everyone else in the league will be giving up a few good hitters aswell this way just concentrate on those guys.

[WyldStallyn]

I am one of the few it seems that isn't buying on Bay. I just don't know if he can do what he did last year over a full season.

2008 .286 avg, 31 hr, 101 rbi, 111 runs
2006 .286 avg, 35 hr, 109 rbi, 101 runs
2005 .306 avg, 32 hr, 101 rbi, 110 runs

he had a .894 ops with PIT, and a .897 ops with BOS. it's not like he got a lot better in boston.