Drafting a player you hate is never easy. I know many owners who have a list of players they won’t draft in any circumstance. Not ever, ever. For some, it’s cheaters or rivals. For others, it’s hotheads and fist pumpers. And for some, it’s just a “no Yankees” policy. I too thought I had a moral standard on my fake team. That was until 2004 when I drafted nearly the entire St. Louis Cardinals infield with Albert Pujols, Edgar Renteria (that was five teams ago), Tony Womack, plus Jim Edmonds and Chris Carpenter. And why stop there? I even picked up Jeff Suppan during the season. It was embarrassing. I followed that up with Carlos Zambrano in 2005 whom, I believe, is worse than having the entire Cardinals team on your roster. I could barely watch him face the Astros without feeling guilty and disloyal. Although, I did overcome that internal conflict when I won my fantasy World Series. Winning makes everything better. Right, Big Z?
This is me with Sports Radio 610 hosts Rob Costa (left) and Matt Jackson (center) watching March Madness at Buffalo Wild Wings. That’s Matt’s reaction after suggesting we draft David Wright with our first pick (fourth overall). The New York Mets third baseman was on Matt’s undraftable list, but he eventually gave in. I don't hate Wright. The '86 Mets, on the other hand...
Time to add/drop
Nearly a week into the season, we have a sneak peek into some bright prospects and flops. Of course, if you do the math, the Texas Rangers will go unbeaten and Jeff Keppinger will hit 54 home runs this season. (click here if you don’t know who he is).
Still, it’s never too early to add/drop, my favorite part of owning a team. A little studying found these gems who are likely still available in your league:
Cristian Guzman – the Nationals shortstop is off to a great start, hitting .429 with three runs in three games.
Edwin Jackson – impressive start, going 7 1/3 innings, surrendering only one run.
Brandon Inge – already has three HRs this season, and a stolen base. Bonus: this third baseman is also eligible at catcher.
Adam Lind - batting .438 with two HRs and seven RBI through four games.
Kyle Davies - Pitched seven scoreless innings with only five base runners. Owned by only 19% in Yahoo leagues.
This is me with Sports Radio 610 hosts Rob Costa (left) and Matt Jackson (center) watching March Madness at Buffalo Wild Wings. That’s Matt’s reaction after suggesting we draft David Wright with our first pick (fourth overall). The New York Mets third baseman was on Matt’s undraftable list, but he eventually gave in. I don't hate Wright. The '86 Mets, on the other hand...Time to add/drop
Nearly a week into the season, we have a sneak peek into some bright prospects and flops. Of course, if you do the math, the Texas Rangers will go unbeaten and Jeff Keppinger will hit 54 home runs this season. (click here if you don’t know who he is).
Still, it’s never too early to add/drop, my favorite part of owning a team. A little studying found these gems who are likely still available in your league:
Cristian Guzman – the Nationals shortstop is off to a great start, hitting .429 with three runs in three games.
Edwin Jackson – impressive start, going 7 1/3 innings, surrendering only one run.
Brandon Inge – already has three HRs this season, and a stolen base. Bonus: this third baseman is also eligible at catcher.
Adam Lind - batting .438 with two HRs and seven RBI through four games.
Kyle Davies - Pitched seven scoreless innings with only five base runners. Owned by only 19% in Yahoo leagues.
Have a question? E-mail Erin at erskelley@yahoo.com.
Do you love or hate A-Rod? Is he on your team?
ReplyDeleteHate him. I have a "no kissing yourself in the mirror" policy. No exceptions.
ReplyDeleteWe've all probably been hypocrites at one time or another. I always have a no-draft list and have pretty well held to it. But a couple of years ago I drafted T.O. even though he is a guy high on my no-thanks list. Most guys were avoiding him, but someone was about to nab him for $19 in our auction draft (high end receivers can go for as high as $32). So I bid $20 and got him. Hated every second of it, even though that was the season he had a really good year for Dallas and definitely helped me win some games. But that is one of those situations where, while you want to do well in your games, it is tough when you don't want to root for a player to do well but you have to be excited when he does.
ReplyDeleteUgh. I bet TO complained he wasn't getting enough looks on your team also.
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