I have it but don't want Pujols, is that a bad decision??
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I have it but don't want Pujols, is that a bad decision??
Not really. While Albert is the best in the game, a first basemen in fantasy baseball may be the easiest position to fill.
I took Troy Tulowitzki.
Tulo over Hanley huh?
Hanley had such a down year last year compared to the previous year. Troy had better batting average, more HRs and RBIs. Only category Hanley was better in last year was stolen bases.
So I took Tulo #1 but ended up with auto-draft on some other picks because I had to take care of my kids and forgot to que up who I wanted. My team is not that great to start off with.
Good shortstops are hard to come by. But there are tons of good 1st basemen. I think passing on Pujols is smart. You can still get Howard, Texeira, Gonzalez, etc, although I doubt any of them fall to you.
I got Rummy Cabrera at #3 and was pretty happy. I would still take Albert at #1
I ran into this situation a year ago. I had the #1 pick, took Albert, and struggled at the 2B/SS positions all year long. I took Troy #2 overall this year and ended up with Morneau as my first basemen. Guys like Prince Fielder and Texeria were available the next time I was on the clock after getting Troy in the first round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clones85'
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Originally Posted by RhoadsRage
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I'd of taken Pujols or try and shop around your pick. No way in hell you get any of those other 1Bs (assuming it is a snake draft) unless your league is extremely shallow or full of idiots. Middle infield is actually quite a bit deeper this year, even with Utley going down.Quote:
Good shortstops are hard to come by. But there are tons of good 1st basemen. I think passing on Pujols is smart. You can still get Howard, Texeira, Gonzalez, etc, although I doubt any of them fall to you.
I took Pujols with the first pick in my league, even though I would rather have A. Gonzalez, because I know I can always get top market value in trade for him (especially from a Card fan).
I guess I should mention who I got for MI. I'm in a 14 team league that is fairly serious (this is our 7th season with the same group).
I got Andrus as my SS and S. Castro as a back up. I got Kinsler as my 2B and even picked up H. Kendrick as Util/back-up for when Kinsler gets injured.
So how's that Tulo pick working out so far? :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by RhoadsRage