Three Gems on the WW

[WSU Tony]

I checked the WW today and found 3 gems. I have the #2 waiver so I'll definitely be able to pick up at least one of these guys. First off, here is my team. Please take notes of my strengths and weaknesses.

C Mike Napoli
1B Joey Votto
2B Brian Roberts
3B Evan Longoria
SS Orlando Cabrera
OF Ryan Braun
OF Ryan Ludwick
OF Matt Holliday
UTL Shin-Soo Choo
Util Nate McLouth
BN Jim Thome
BN Emilio Bonifacio
DL Stephen Drew

SP Rich Harden
SP Francisco Liriano
SP Derek Lowe
SP John Danks
SP Scott Baker
SP Joe Saunders
RP Bobby Jenks
RP Trevor Hoffman
BN Troy Percival
DL Justin Duchscherer
DL Brandon Morrow



Now, on the WW I found Troy Tulowitzki, Dan Uggla, and Max Scherzer. This leaves me with some delmas. Worst case scinario is I can pick two of these guys and for sure walk away with one since I have the #2 WW. What do I need most?

My SS is weak with Cabreera but Drew will come back, is this something I should depend on? .... Tulo would be a nice insurance policy...

Uggla and his 30 HR potential (and runs, I'm weak in runs) is a nice addition but with Roberts at 2b he would have to be a utility. That being said I have Thome at Utility who will put up VERY similar numbers. Thoughts?

What do you think of my starting pitching? How safe of a bet is Scherzer and what type of numbers would you guess he will put up?


This is HUGE I make the right choice here. Remember, I have the #2 waiver (minor leaguers don't go through waivers). Where do you feel my team is weak and who do you think would help me most?


Please rate them in the WW priority I should put them in!

[twistedude]

Because SS is your weakest position, I'd go with Tulo, Uggla, Scherzer in order of priority.

I'd do it like this:

Move 1
Drop: Orlando Cabrera
Add: Tulowitzki

Move 2
Drop: Bonafacio
Add: Uggla

Move 3
Drop: Duchscherer
Add: Scherzer

Here's mine, would appreciate any help: viewtopic.php?f=94&t=383349

[WSU Tony]

So your not betting on Stephen Drew coming back to form?

Wouldn't Uggla put up very Thome like numbers for me (he'd have to hit in one of the utility spots)

Could Scherzer post a 3.50 ERA on the year? If so, he's pretty valuable to me as well.

[WSU Tony]

My Runs and SB are almost last in the league. My ERA and WHIP are almost last in the league.

[imphishy]

grab uggla

[Boz02]

Drop Bonaficio regardless of who you add - they'll be a better bench option than him.

I'd go Uggla first, then Tulo, then Scherzer.

You might be able to move Roberts for a better SP and start Uggla there.

viewtopic.php?t=383399

[WSU Tony]

grab uggla

I am terrible in Runs and SB, where would I play him? I wouldn't play him in leu of Roberts who is a runs and SB machine which leaves Uggla for the UTL spot. This spot I have Thome who puts up basically identical numbers to Uggla.....

Drop Bonaficio regardless of who you add - they'll be a better bench option than him.

I'd go Uggla first, then Tulo, then Scherzer.

You might be able to move Roberts for a better SP and start Uggla there.

viewtopic.php?t=383399

Read above. I can't get rid of my 2nd best run producer and top SB threat to put yet another HR and RBI hitter.....


I'm not here to argue with you guys, I appreciate the feedback. The problem is I don't think you guys read the post to realize Runs, SB, ERA, and WHIP are my weaknesses.

[Justblaze]

Your team needs a SS more than a 2B, but Uggla has the value of the three players. I'd probably go ahead and lay a claim on Uggla and drop Bonafacio. Worse comes to worse, try and trade B-Roberts for an elite player once Uggla starts hitting again. I'd probably drop O-cab over Bonafacio, but then you wouldn't have a SS to play while Drew is out.


Needs: Tulo

Best value: Uggla

It's up to you. I'd probably pick up Uggla though. Drew should be back shortly. If you hear news of Drew coming back Next week and it's a weekly league, I might even drop Ocab and Bonafacio and hope to land both Tulo and Uggla.

[WSU Tony]

Your team needs a SS more than a 2B, but Uggla has the value of the three players. I'd probably go ahead and lay a claim on Uggla and drop Bonafacio. Worse comes to worse, try and trade B-Roberts for an elite player once Uggla starts hitting again. I'd probably drop O-cab over Bonafacio, but then you wouldn't have a SS to play while Drew is out.


Needs: Tulo

Best value: Uggla

It's up to you. I'd probably pick up Uggla though. Drew should be back shortly. If you hear news of Drew coming back Next week and it's a weekly league, I might even drop Ocab and Bonafacio and hope to land both Tulo and Uggla.

Won't Uggla put up Thome like numbers? I struggle in Runs and SB so trading/benching Roberts is a long shot, even if Uggla is producing. My league absolutely hates to trade so if Uggla catches fire I probably won't be able to get anything in return for him....

I guess it comes down to whether I want an insurance policy in Thome or Drew. Would a Thome/Uggla platton at UTL be better or a Drew/Tulo platton at SS be better? Who would you take an insurance policy on, Thome or Drew?

[WSU Tony]

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