Liriano or Shields?

[friedrich15]

who would you draft and why? 14 team 5x5 keeper...and is the 6th round too early to draft these guys?

[dave knight]

Liriano's velocity was down last year, so I don't think we'll see the dominant pre-TJ Liriano again. Shields is the safer pick, and the one I would make.

[Woolly the Mammoth]

I'd go with James Shields. He's durable and reliable. 6th round might be pushing it, but I would much rather have him than Liriano.

[shoelessjoetara]

Another vote for Sheilds. That changeup is nasty.

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[Bea Arthur]

Shields is lower risk, lower reward, but I'd still go with him. Liriano has bigger upside but he comes with too many red flags.

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[crookedmacs]

I'd go with Liriano. More risk, but if he brings it, watch out. I like Shields and he's the safer pick. If that is more what ur looking for, then makes complete sense.

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[Jiu]

I ended up with both, but I drafted Liriano first.

[kidsilk]

I like Shields a bit more because he is safer. He has great stuff and should emerge as an ace of the Rays this year.

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[Yoda]

I think it depends. I wouldn't want Liriano as my #1 pitcher due to the inherent risks. Also, in a deeper league, you want to minimize risks with an early pick. I would be comfortable with Shields as my #1 and Liriano as my #2.