Desmond vs Escobar

[rib217]

Both Desmond and Escobar came into the season with a nice "sleeper"/late round pick status. Both were rumored at one point to possibly land a 2nd in the lineup job as well.

1 week in and both have instead landed a 8th in the lineup gig and neither have shown any real reason as of yet to move them up. Who is your pick to have a better year?

I'm leaning more towards Escobar with possibly a better average and a little more speed, also he does have a pretty firm grip on his job i would think.

[dmattingly23]

I'd rather have Escobar, I really like Desmond. But he is brutal on D. He needs to be moved to a new position. And he strikes out way too much now.

[Niffoc4]

I'd rather have Escobar, I really like Desmond. But he is brutal on D. He needs to be moved to a new position. And he strikes out way too much now.

I agree that Escobar is definitely the guy to have in real life, but since defense doesn't count in fantasy the gap is much closer.

[dmattingly23]

I'd rather have Escobar, I really like Desmond. But he is brutal on D. He needs to be moved to a new position. And he strikes out way too much now.

I agree that Escobar is definitely the guy to have in real life, but since defense doesn't count in fantasy the gap is much closer.

I just think his D is so bad that they're not going to be able to keep him in the lineup.

[j24jags]

Escobar has 35 SB potential which means he can be a plus contributor in one category. Desmond in all likelihood will not be a major contributor to any cat (meaning he won't top 75/15/75/15/.290) so I'd take Escobar.

[jackie hayes]

Escobar has 35 SB potential which means he can be a plus contributor in one category. Desmond in all likelihood will not be a major contributor to any cat (meaning he won't top 75/15/75/15/.290) so I'd take Escobar.

I'd take Escobar because of the job security, but as little as the Brewers ran last year, I'm not sure that 35 sb is very likely. I mean, he certainly has the ability to do that, but I don't know that he'll get the opportunity.

[kab21]

Escobar has 35 SB potential which means he can be a plus contributor in one category. Desmond in all likelihood will not be a major contributor to any cat (meaning he won't top 75/15/75/15/.290) so I'd take Escobar.

On the other hand Escobar might only get 5HR/50 RBI's so even though he does better in SB's it comes at a price in other cats. I do think both players are intriguing however my concern is that either one of them could make a poor transition to the majors. And post a .260 or .270 BA. Escobar then becomes a 1.5 category player then. Desmond is less interesting also.