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Its time for my annual thread. Most of this is my info but some of it is from other sites. It just so happens i may agree with other people.
Lets start out with sleepers mixed in with some mid round players.
1. Ross Detwiler:
If you owned Detwiler in 2013 you know his worth on a fantasy roster. In 2012, Ross made 27 starts for the Nationals. In those starts, he had a 10-8 Record, 3.40 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 105 K, 52 BB.
Last season, Detwiler threw 47% fastballs, 33% sinkers, 13% sliders, and 7% changeups. His fastball averaged 93 MPH
and he is a southpaw. The Nationals easily have the talent to total around 100 wins in 2013.
I have his 2013 projections as: 29 GS, 205 IP, 14W, 7 L, 3.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 135 K, 50-53 BB.
2 Matt Harvey:
In Harvey’s short stint in the majors, he has looked good with a 10+ K-rate and a 2.73 ERA in 59 1/3 innings.
He hits 97 MPH with regularity and averages a 94.7 MPH fastball.
Espn outlook:
2013 Outlook: Some scouts questioned whether Harvey's fastball was big league material as he was rising in the Mets' minor league ranks. Judging by his 10-start stint with the big club late last summer, there's no doubt it is: The pitch averaged 94.7 mph, was responsible for 41 of his 70 total strikeouts and limited hitters to a .238 batting average. Based on that hot finish, a rotation spot is Harvey's to lose, and the Mets have no reason not to be patient with him even if he hits an adjustment period, which is probable. Strikeouts are your object of desire with a pitcher like this, and his matchups at Citi Field might be most attractive in Rotisserie leagues, but there's a high ceiling for this right-hander, perhaps higher than many realize. Target him mid to late even in mixed formats, and earlier than that in keeper leagues.
TT predicts even better stats for Harvey then espn and other sites.
Most predict him to get 12 wins, 3.87 era with around 175 strikeouts
I predict 14 wins, 3.67 era and 190 strikeouts
3. Shelby Miller: P for St Louis
You can get him in the last round.
The 2009 first-rounder has the upside to be a major league ace
He'll be the 4th or 5th starter for the Cardinals
4. Marco Estrada: Milwaukee
Estrada threw 138.1 innings and struck out 143 batters
He's another pitcher you can get late.
5.Matt Latos: Not really a sleeper but alot of value where he goes
Latos finished the season with a 14-4 record, He also pitched 209.1 innings finishing with a 3.48 ERA and 1.16 WHIP
6. Tommy Milone:Oakland : gunning for this guy in all my leagues.
He pitched just under 200 innings and only walked 36 batters. He is one of the best control pitchers in one of the best rotations in baseball.
7. Tommy Hansen: He went from the Ace in Atlanta to the 3rd pitcher for the Angels.
Hanson will get more run support in LA and will face off against much more mediocre opposing pitchers. Expect Hanson to have career highs this season.
8. Dan Haren: Pitching is deep this year. Don't load up on pitching too early
but it also depends on your league settings.
Didn't have the greatest of seasons last year. He's worth drafting for his whip and wins alone.
9. Tim Lincecum: terrible year in 2013. If you remember i predicted his bad season
last year. Considering where he gets drafted he has good value this year and will do
better this season. He will get plenty of wins and strikeouts
Also don't be a moron. Do several mocks and have a game plan before you draft.
10. Josh Johnson: not really a sleeper but considering he's going from Florida
to a contender in Toronto expect his wins to go up with good strikeouts, era and whip
11. Adam Eaton: He'll be the starting cf for Arizona. Not a power hitter but he will
get descent average, ops and i expect around 25 stolen bases.
12. Never ever draft catchers early. Tried telling people not to draft Napoli last year.
Again: do not draft a catcher early. Plenty of catchers out there. Why take a catcher
early that might rest a few games with a position with more injury potential than any other
position.
As far as sleeper catchers you can get late. I like Brian McCann, Alex Avila,. Yadier Molina
is going off as the 3rd catcher taken in some leagues. Oh please. He is 10th at best this season
and will have some days off.
13. Freddie Freeman: Whats not to like about a player you can get later with potential of
280 plus average and around 25 hr and around 95 rbi? He's 23 and will do alot better than
his projections. Gunning for freeman in every league if i need a 1st baseman or corner infielder.
14. Mark Trumbo: capable of annual 30-homer totals, and batting behind such names as Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton could drive his RBI total above 100. Could hurt average some, but will do better than his
projection.
15. Dustin Ackley: slim pickings at 2nd base this year. If you don't have your middle infielder
or 2nd baseman, don't hesitate to take a flyer on this kid. The walls have moved in and Seatle
has improved there lineup. If you have plenty of 2nd baseman, don't hesitate to also go after
Daniel Murphy, Neil Walker or Infante.
16. I have a new sleeper this season i predict to be this year's Mike Trout and he won't even be drafted.
I'll announce this player at a later date perhaps on twitter or facebook.
17. Todd Frasier , Did i really just type Todd Frasier. This is my retarted cousin's breakout player
as he will be the full time starter for the Reds at 3rd base
Lets see what espn has to say.
A late-season, dark-horse candidate for National League Rookie of the Year honors, Frazier wound up overshadowed in the voting results by Bryce Harper's historic campaign, the result his burgeoning power perhaps being underrated entering 2013. He made tremendous strides in terms of his contact and fly ball rates, his contact rate improving to 79 percent after the All-Star break and his 47.4 fly ball percentage for the full year seventh-highest among players with at least 400 plate appearances. Frazier also lacked any discernible home/road or lefty/righty splits, meaning he's a player who deserves a chance to strut his stuff every day. Aye, that's the rub: The Reds brought in defensive whiz Jack Hannahan to provide hot-corner competition, and Joey Votto should be healthy enough to man first base every day. Frazier might cede a decent chunk of at-bats again in 2013, though NL-only owners who take cheaper shots on blossoming skills would do well to target him once the upper tier of third basemen are off the board.
18. At 3rd base. I also like Martin Prado and you can get michael youngnow playing for the Phillies very late.
19. Ive been targeting Castro in most of my leagues at shortstop and even been overpaying for him
in some leagues. Stay away from Troy T. He could have a good year, but Id rather draft elsewhere
and wait for another player.
I like Josh Rutlege late as he is SS eligible in most leagues, as well as Stephen Drew
and I like the multipe position eligibility of Zobrist.
20. Quit drafting Mother fuckers like Votto at the 4th pick just because he is your favorite player.
You read that bcat. This goes for everyone else also. I predict a good season but quit drafting players
at lets say spot 20 when you can get him at spot 45.
I have alot of sleeper, mid round players and will post more later, but going to cut it off at 20 for now. Can't wait for someone to say I only posted 19 players. Who gives a penetrate. Chill out and have some fun in your life.
Screw Bourne and his stolen bases.
Peter Bourjos:
They plan to use Bourjos regularly in center field, shifting Mike Trout to left field and Mark Trumbo to designated hitter. For daily lineups, you can get Bourjos cheap. I would start him when you can with
the right matchups.
My next post will be potential busts and results from some of my mock drafts.
Feel free to saloon for the trolls on sbr. This will be posted in the fantasy section as well.
Ive decided today to triple my posts on sbr for the spring and summer.
If you have any fantasy baseball questions, ask away.
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