Alex Rios or Matt Kemp?

[Jiu]

Didn't expect the results to be so lopsided.

[Slayer Rules]

regressed? maybe he as a let down, but his power went down, his SB's went up... it was just a flip flop.
even

Unfortunately Rios is not a 2B or SS - then his 15 HR, 79 RBI and 32 SB would look really good.

It's great that he's morphing into the Chone Figgins of outfielders - but I'm looking for more power from the position personally

[socceryank]

Kemp by a mile.

Rios actually regressed last yr, while Kemp is just starting to ramp up.

I read somewhere that the Jays changed their batting coach late in the season, and it was after that change that Rios began to hit with more power. I cannot remember where I read that; do any Jay fans know anything about this?

[Timgeorge2]

Kemp by a mile.

Rios actually regressed last yr, while Kemp is just starting to ramp up.

I read somewhere that the Jays changed their batting coach late in the season, and it was after that change that Rios began to hit with more power. I cannot remember where I read that; do any Jay fans know anything about this?

Matt Kemp has waaaaaay more upside than Rios. I think Kemp's lowest projection down the road is about even with Rios' highest projection. Both guys have talent, but Kemp is about as talented as it gets. I can't really think of a player with a higher ceiling.

[MadDog36]

Kemp is your man, he was compared to a young manny ramirez at least by a milm and scout. if he's as good as manny hitting wise and has speed to boot?

You take him and don't look back.

The guy could go 30/30 and drive in 100.

Think Soriano with a better ba

Rios is more like the carl crawfords of the league, he just is a bit disappointing.

[5]

Didn't expect the results to be so lopsided.

Yeah, really 17-0 after I just voted.

I like both players and think both will have better '09 stats than '08.

[socceryank]

So where are you guys taking Kemp? I have the 4th pick in a 10 team H2H redraft, which means I would have to take him at overall pick # 24, otherwise I do not think he would fall to my next pick at #37. How high are you willing to reach for him?

[Amazinz]

#36ish is right about where Kemp is going so he might be there for you at #37. Probably not but I wouldn't sweat it and I definitely wouldn't reach for him at #24 because there will definitely be better OF options and options in general on the board.

[socceryank]

#36ish is right about where Kemp is going so he might be there for you at #37. Probably not but I wouldn't sweat it and I definitely wouldn't reach for him at #24 because there will definitely be better OF options and options in general on the board.

Thanks Amazinz. Right after I posted that question, I realized the ramifications of what I was asking. To even consider taking him at #24 would be insane, considering that is Manny, Fielder, Morneau territory. I was so focused on that one situation, I didn't was neglecting the big picture! The brain is starting to get a little fried!

[Surfs up]

Kemp. I think we've seen the best of Rios, he's yet to consistently put together power and speed. Kemp's game will continue to get better plus Manny is back in their lineup which only makes things better for the Dodgers.

I have been saying this for two years. I totally agree