Dunn vs. Ethier: who's the better keeper?

[twistedude]

Between Dunn and Ethier, who would you say has better keeper value and why?

Assume it's a standard yahoo 5x5 league.

[chasepgt]

Tough call. Ethier is 2 years younger and has more upside. Dunn is putting up impressive numbers for a terrible ball club; I really didn't think he'd be abelt o reach 100+ RBI with the Nats, but it looks as though he'll surpass that. Bottom line, Dunn's a lock for 30+ homers, ethier's upside is that he COULD be a lock for 30 homers but has a better chance of also getting around .300 BA.

Assuming this is a standard 5x5 that doesn't count K's against you, I think i'd stick with Dunn if those are your best options.

[twistedude]

Any more opinions on Dunn vs. Ethier now that the season has ended?

[Johnny Tuttle]

For me, it's still Dunn by a lot. Ethier is much better than I expected, and I fully expect you to be able to trade him away if he somehow can't be kept for you (Both is the best answer to your title, of course).

Still, Dunn's consistent power numbers are great, and he's not old by any stretch. I would take the BA risk here if push came to shove.

Full disclosure: I always own Dunn. I love him to death.

[The Artful Dodger]

Ethier is better all around, but I'd say Dunn's power reliability still wins out. I don't see Ethier's power surge being a total fluke. However, he's no shoo-in to be a 30 HR threat year in and year out either.

[Survivor]

If a person can live with a .260 (or lower) avg. Dunn's power numbers make up for a multitude of sins.
Even though I'd rather have Ethier. I know that really doesn't make any sense, but I'd still go with Ethier.

[fast dogs]

unless you need every HR you can get, I'd rather have the much better avg which I think will be even greater difference next year

[raiders_umpire]

I would rather have the power and Dunn.

[ensanimal]

I'll take Dunn's power any day.