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I'd probably let Joyce and Rendon go but I like the core too, assuming there are good parts available at auction for you to spend that cash on.
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(expect an invoice in the mail for that top-notch analysis)
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Lots to like about that core. But like you said, also pretty big needs - the auction should be interesting.
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Doh. Thanks. Cutting and pasting aint what it used to be.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:51 AM
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FTFY: http://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/168/team?team=1295
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Very bare bones but I have some nice building blocks at both MLB and MiLB levels. $190 to spend at auction. I need a rotation and a bullpen, for one thing lol.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:41 AM
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It finished in 9th place last year, and I really cut a lot of fat off the roster through cuts and trades. Any advice? Thoughts? Shot at competing or no shot?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:38 AM
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So this is my other LW team: http://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/168/team
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:37 AM
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Shoeless Joes's trading block has been updated!
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Yep - league and team pages are public.
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Draft is 3/3 @ 8:30 EST. Book it.
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Yeah with Belt, 1B is so deep that there will be like 23 1B who hit more HR than him.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:13 AM
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Hey if we post teams from other leagues in the message board, can you guys view them? Would be interested in hearing advice on my two other teams.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:12 AM
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Even though I love him in real baseball I'd probably release Belt @ 15 here
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Ruf has proven ability to hit RHP and LHP, while Brown can hit neither.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:11 AM
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What are you seeing in Brown's track record that makes you think someone would want him at $10?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:10 AM
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Is that a serious question?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 10:10 AM
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Crawford isn't getting cut
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Would you rather have Ruf @ $3 or D. Brown @$10?
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He'll probably open the year at AAA like Trout did and then begin to put up Trout-like numbers when he gets called up. Possibly fewer SB though.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 9:49 AM
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Right, so in other words Ruf is likely to "blocked" by Nix, Mayberry, and Young, all of whom are terrible, and Brown figures to be the odd man out unless he really turns a corner in his development. Ruf is literally the best OF in the entire organization.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2013 9:48 AM
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Here you go Jed: http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/the-mess-at-the-philly-outfield-corners/
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Durham Tobacconists's trading block has been updated!
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I've read waaay too much about Napoli's hip. Rolling the dice.
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If its me I think Walker is a keeper. 2B is pretty thin.
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Napoli is a tough call. Haven't read enough about his hip to determine if it's a factor
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Only really included Walker because Branham doesn't need him
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Walker's inclusion on that list surprised me. I haven't decided on Napoli; he's overpriced but I'd need a catcher and that stinks.
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Have we seen all the cuts or are more coming? I see a few possible candidates, including Moore, Lawrie, Rendon, Napoli (?), Crawford (?), CJ Wilson (?), N. Walker, Pence (?), Papelbon (?). Others?
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if you click calendar it shows 3/3 at 830 EST
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In my other league it shows the draft date under the keeper deadline. I've locked ours in as 3/3 but it doesn't show for some reason...?
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Without Delmon their starting OF was Ruf/Revere/Brown, which obviously carries huge risk. So it's basically veteran insurance policy in the event that one or more of those three players just absolutely tanks.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:31 PM
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But you can't look at Ruf's numbers and Brown's numbers and tell me that Ruf is clearly the odd man out in this situation. If I owned Domonic Brown you'd be making these same posts with Brown's name inserted where Ruf's is.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:25 PM
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Ruf was competing for a spot in LF. Young is in RF. If there's an odd man out it's John Mayberry, who now has no shot at PT.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:23 PM
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I don't see them platooning a $25M/year Howard. That's just not Charlie's way. Ruf is the odd man out until Delmon attacks a beer man. Would not be surprised if Ruf starts in AAA
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Ruf is still looking at significant AB at LF and 1B, as long as he doesn't fall flat on his face in spring training.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:17 PM
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He's 9 months younger than Ruf
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Just a baffling FA signing for a NL club, he is such a liability in the OF.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:14 PM
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Who is apparently only 27, amazingly.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:13 PM
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Their corner OF were Ruf, Nix, Mayberry, Brown, so they must've felt that they needed a veteran who could potentially play everyday, even one as god awful as Delmon.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:13 PM
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Ruf has been in LF and backup 1B in every depth chart I've seen, so Young's signing doesn't change fact that a) LF is an open competition, and b) Ryan Howard can no longer hit LHP.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:12 PM
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Ideally on what planet? lol
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 9:10 PM
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@ryanlawrence21 Amaro: "Ideally Young will be the everyday right fielder."
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Young one of 10 worst players in mlb.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 8:59 PM
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Yeah Delmon Young isn't a threat to a bat like Ruf's. Just veteran insurance in case both Ruf and Brown tank.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2013 8:58 PM
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Or how Delmon Young just killed one of Jed's platoon heroes today
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Or we can talk about killing off Peter Parker...?
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Understood. Draft date is 3/3. We're left to discuss inflation for only 5+ more weeks
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Me too
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very much against any auctions until the live draft is done, whenever it is
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