Panzram
03-15-2006, 04:16 PM
Scott Podsednik
Currently drafted in Round 3, RotoRank Projected Round 5.
Podsednik is a burner, when he is healthy, but he is nursing some injuries this spring. He has little value outside of Stolen Bases, and no upside. The trend this year is to draft speed early, which I don't believe is a priority. Actually, the emphasis on drafting speed early will not give most owners any advantage, unless they developed their entire draft strategy around dominating select categories. I'd take him anytime after pick 60.
Grady Sizemore
Currently drafted in Round 2, RotoRank Projected Round 4.
Sizemore has been a top prospect for a few years, and he showed us all why, in 2006. A lot of people thinks he still has upside, but I think he will be a consistent 20/20 leadoff hitter with 100 Runs Scored. I'd wait until the 45th pick before considerin him.
Garret Anderson | OF | Los Angeles Angels
Garret Anderson was one of the most consistent and productive outfielders in fantasy baseball from 2000-2003, hitting .299 with an average of 195 hits, 30 homers, and 120 RBIs per year while missing a grand total of 11 games in four seasons. Unfortunately, injuries and aging have caught up to the 34-year-old Anderson. He is no longer a good bet to stay healthy, missing 70 games over the past two years, and his power has dipped significantly. Anderson’s .743 OPS in 2005 was the second-lowest of his dozen-year career and he hit just .255 with a .671 OPS after the All-Star break.
Mike Cameron | OF | San Diego Padres
Mike Cameron has been extremely underrated during his 11-year career because he has consistently played for teams with pitcher-friendly ballparks. His offensive numbers, while still very good for an outstanding defensive center fielder, have suffered quite a bit from playing in places like Safeco Field and Shea Stadium. They figure to suffer even more now that he’s calling San Diego home, as Petco Park is death to right-handed power. He’ll be a huge help to the Padres in real life, but probably not to your fantasy team
Johnny Damon | OF | New York Yankees
He’ll still score runs in bunches, but don’t expect the power numbers or batting average to stay as high away from Fenway Park.
David Dellucci | OF | Texas Rangers
Faded down the stretch after a great first half in 2005 and has never been a good bet to stay healthy.
Carl Everett | OF | Seattle Mariners
The move from Chicago to Seattle will hurt his numbers, and he was looking just about done anyway.
Luis Gonzalez | OF | Arizona Diamondbacks
Was still productive in 2005, but his numbers are declining and you never know when a 38-year-old will fall off the cliff.
Ken Griffey Jr. | OF | Cincinnati Reds
Finally stayed injury free in 2005 and had a big year, but do you want to be the owner betting on two straight healthy seasons?
Currently drafted in Round 3, RotoRank Projected Round 5.
Podsednik is a burner, when he is healthy, but he is nursing some injuries this spring. He has little value outside of Stolen Bases, and no upside. The trend this year is to draft speed early, which I don't believe is a priority. Actually, the emphasis on drafting speed early will not give most owners any advantage, unless they developed their entire draft strategy around dominating select categories. I'd take him anytime after pick 60.
Grady Sizemore
Currently drafted in Round 2, RotoRank Projected Round 4.
Sizemore has been a top prospect for a few years, and he showed us all why, in 2006. A lot of people thinks he still has upside, but I think he will be a consistent 20/20 leadoff hitter with 100 Runs Scored. I'd wait until the 45th pick before considerin him.
Garret Anderson | OF | Los Angeles Angels
Garret Anderson was one of the most consistent and productive outfielders in fantasy baseball from 2000-2003, hitting .299 with an average of 195 hits, 30 homers, and 120 RBIs per year while missing a grand total of 11 games in four seasons. Unfortunately, injuries and aging have caught up to the 34-year-old Anderson. He is no longer a good bet to stay healthy, missing 70 games over the past two years, and his power has dipped significantly. Anderson’s .743 OPS in 2005 was the second-lowest of his dozen-year career and he hit just .255 with a .671 OPS after the All-Star break.
Mike Cameron | OF | San Diego Padres
Mike Cameron has been extremely underrated during his 11-year career because he has consistently played for teams with pitcher-friendly ballparks. His offensive numbers, while still very good for an outstanding defensive center fielder, have suffered quite a bit from playing in places like Safeco Field and Shea Stadium. They figure to suffer even more now that he’s calling San Diego home, as Petco Park is death to right-handed power. He’ll be a huge help to the Padres in real life, but probably not to your fantasy team
Johnny Damon | OF | New York Yankees
He’ll still score runs in bunches, but don’t expect the power numbers or batting average to stay as high away from Fenway Park.
David Dellucci | OF | Texas Rangers
Faded down the stretch after a great first half in 2005 and has never been a good bet to stay healthy.
Carl Everett | OF | Seattle Mariners
The move from Chicago to Seattle will hurt his numbers, and he was looking just about done anyway.
Luis Gonzalez | OF | Arizona Diamondbacks
Was still productive in 2005, but his numbers are declining and you never know when a 38-year-old will fall off the cliff.
Ken Griffey Jr. | OF | Cincinnati Reds
Finally stayed injury free in 2005 and had a big year, but do you want to be the owner betting on two straight healthy seasons?