Figgins v Sandoval (2010 keeper)

[EWeaver]

Hi - I'm in a long-term keeper/auction/points/league w/ 260M salary cap and 50 max contract years.

This year, I can keep either Figgins for 1yr/15M or Sandoval for 1yr/13 million. I'm conflicted. Any thoughts?

[ayebatter]

Sandoval and I don't believe it's close.

[wkpdpack]

I'd go with Sandoval. He'll be the more complete player plus he costs you less. I, too, don't even think that's close. Even if Sandoval doesn't qualify at C, he'll be worth every penny you pay to keep him.

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[ensanimal]

Sandoval for me as well. Cheaper and should put up better overall numbers.

[MaudDib]

I agree with the above. Sandoval and it isn't close.

[EWeaver]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I didn't think it would be Sandy in such a landslide. Devil's advocate: figgins scored more than sandoval in the league last year, he's hitting 2nd in SEA behind ichiro, he may get 2b and 3b eligibility, etc. I was on the fence (still kinda might be).

I think, though, based on the opinions here, I'll take Sandoval. If anybody cares to respond: why do you think it's "not even close." Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Sandoval fan, but I felt like it was kinda close!

[jeffmerk]

I'm not sure how your points league works but unless it gives SBs entirely too much credit, Pablo is the way to go.

[AquaMan2342]

To get a legitimate answer you might want to let us know the points system!

[EWeaver]

Ok - Here's the pts. system:

1B - Singles 1 point
2B - Doubles 2 points
3B - Triples 3 points
BB - Walks (Batters) 1 point
HP - Hit by Pitch 1 point
HR - Home Runs 4 points
R - Runs 1 point
RBI - Runs Batted In 1 point
SB - Stolen Bases 2 points

Last year figgins ended with 596.0
Sandoval ended with 553.0

I realize that figgins @ 31 is probably either leveled or, more likely, on the down swing (and can run into injury issues), and that Pablo is young and awesome and probably going to improve (though maybe not next year...).

[BoBtheMule]

I'd probably go sandoval

The difference in points from last year is about 2 a week... nothing to sneeze at but in 2010 that gap is going to narrow or possibly turn to Sandoval's favor.

Plus if you get the opportunity to renew his contract after the year that's much more desirable than resigning Figgins.

Bob