Over the years I have had some pretty insane ways of deciding my keepers for my main fantasy baseball league. I have thrown darts, drawn them out of hats, played numerous simulations seasons, but this year was pure madness. I went with what I thought was the best bang for my buck. Listed below is the reason behind the madness.
Ryan Braun has been the cornerstone of my team for the past three years. I drafted him for a $1 in 2007. before he made it to the show, and he has since lead me to three consecutive championships. Will this year be the fourth? I hope so and for $11 he should produce another stellar season and should bring back value of around $40.
Chase Utley is a stud. Enough said. I kept him for $36 which may seem high but that could/should be a bargain. Looking at who was already taken, I had the feeling that Utley might become way over priced during the draft. I thought that if I didn't keep him, as he was the only true big name player left on the board, (Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Ryan Braun, Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder, Tim Lincecum, and Matt Kemp...all gone) he would surely have gone for $40+ on draft day, we will never know but we shall see how high David Wright goes.
Pablo Sandoval, aka as Kung Fu Panda. What an epic nickname! The guy is big and plays big. For $19 he will man my corner position as he has eligibility at both first and third base. Playing for the Giants might not be the best situation for him but he should still go off. I saw him go for $30 in the LABR draft, so I know I am not the has a man crush on him.
Troy Glaus....for $1. He is just a year removed from 27 homeruns and 99 Rbi's. Injuried for the majority of last season, he only had 29 AB's, he should be a candiate for comeback player of the year and should produce 20 homeruns and 70 Rbi's easily batting third for the Braves.
Luis Castillo...for $1. 20 stolen bases and 75+ runs isn't bad for a dollar. I am happy with him being on my Extra Value Menu.
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