Crawford vs. Ortiz (Keeper Question)

[crash5258]

I am in a 12-team, 7x7, H2H keeper league. You are allowed to keep up to 5 players each year.

Offensive Cats: H, HR, OPS, RBI, SB, SO, R
Pitching Cats: ERA, WHIP, K, SV, HD, W, L

I have narrowed my first 4 keepers down to R. Braun, M. Teixeira, C. Utley, and CC Sabbathia

For my last spot, I can't decide between D. Ortiz and C. Crawford. All logic dictates that I take Crawford to help me in the SB cat. without losing any ground in R, RBI, and AVG. However, when healthy, Ortiz is a 2nd rounder. He will be forced to stay in the UTL spot, but Ortiz does have a lot of upside. Do I do something crazy, and attempt to trade CC for some draft picks, and then keep both Crawford and Ortiz? It's a H2H 7x7, so it does heavily favor offense.

What are your thoughts? I think this is the best fantasy forum out there, and I look forward to hearing what you all think. Thanks in advance for the help.

[pepino]

I don't think this decision is even close. Crawford is so much better and more valuable. With Crawford being healthy again, it is very likely that you will get a 15 HR, 40 SB season. Ortiz still has value, but his best years are behind him.

Keep Crawford. Drop Ortiz.

[crash5258]

You're right. I was probably over-thinking it. Any other thoughts?

[Xezus]

Keep Crawford Definitely over Ortiz, and keep ur keeper list just the way it is + Crawford.