HOS needs some little advice or suggestion

House of Steel · 02-18-2008, 07:35 PM

I just drafted this morning a league team that just got me wondering somewhat. I drafted 6 out of 12 team league I could use some advice or suggestions:

C: Victor Martinez and J.R. Towles
1B: Ryan Howard
2B: Chone Figgins
3B: Chipper Jones
SS: Jhonny Peralta
OF: Nick Markakis, Brad Hawpe, Johnny Damon, and Pat Burrell
UTIL: Hideki Matsui

SP: Fausto Carmona, John Maine, and Chad Billingsley
RP: JJ Putz, Trevor Hoffman, Rafeal Betancourt, and Zack Greinke

Who should I start? I know Howard is definite at first and Chipper for 3rd.

kfkorn · 02-18-2008, 07:41 PM

What are the starting positions (mainly for the pitchers and outfielders)? What stats do you use?

House of Steel · 02-18-2008, 07:44 PM

I mainly use the stats as batting average, runs batted in, and steals.

Pitching wise: ERA and WHIP are my main big ones. WINS also.

One of each in the infield, 3 Outfielders, 2 Starting Pitchers, 3 Relievers and Closers, I guess we do have a DH.

kfkorn · 02-18-2008, 08:22 PM

For catcher, I think the obvious starter is Victor Martinez. I assume the outfield is not restricted to LF/CF/RF (I prefer that though) and is just three OF's, so I would go with Nick Markakis, Brad Hawpe, and Johnny Damon. I would keep Hideki Matsui in the UTIL spot, but keep an eye on his playing time, I am not sure if it will be diminished at all.

For the two starting pitchers, just go with whoever is starting unless this is a weekly changes league as opposed to a daily changes league, then you have to watch the match-ups.

For the three reliever/closer spots, I would go with J.J. Putz, Trevor Hoffman, and Rafael Betancourt.

RangerFan09 · 02-18-2008, 08:28 PM

Matsui is slated to be the team's DH to begin the season. Damon starting in left.

If Matsui doesn't start to hit, expect him to see less playing time.

House of Steel · 02-18-2008, 08:42 PM

I figured I made a mistake drafting Matsui despite his good numbers last season. UGH.

kfkorn · 02-18-2008, 08:48 PM

It is not a mistake if Hideki Matsui produces, but if he starts off poorly his playing time could be diminished. If that is the case, then Pat Burrell takes his spot at UTIL.

Just hope for Matsui to start off well, then you could dangle him as trade bait if you have your doubts.

House of Steel · 02-19-2008, 12:21 AM

Thanks for the tips, guys.

02-18-2008, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
House of Steel Racing Mod, Fantasy Football Host Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 5,214 Points: 25699.75	HOS needs some little advice or suggestion I just drafted this morning a league team that just got me wondering somewhat. I drafted 6 out of 12 team league I could use some advice or suggestions: C: Victor Martinez and J.R. Towles 1B: Ryan Howard 2B: Chone Figgins 3B: Chipper Jones SS: Jhonny Peralta OF: Nick Markakis, Brad Hawpe, Johnny Damon, and Pat Burrell UTIL: Hideki Matsui SP: Fausto Carmona, John Maine, and Chad Billingsley RP: JJ Putz, Trevor Hoffman, Rafeal Betancourt, and Zack Greinke Who should I start? I know Howard is definite at first and Chipper for 3rd. __________________ *In Loving Memory of Hazel Oberst, Dec 17, 1913 to May 28, 2008*

02-18-2008, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
House of Steel Racing Mod, Fantasy Football Host Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 5,214 Points: 25699.75	I mainly use the stats as batting average, runs batted in, and steals. Pitching wise: ERA and WHIP are my main big ones. WINS also. One of each in the infield, 3 Outfielders, 2 Starting Pitchers, 3 Relievers and Closers, I guess we do have a DH. __________________ *In Loving Memory of Hazel Oberst, Dec 17, 1913 to May 28, 2008*

02-18-2008, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
House of Steel Racing Mod, Fantasy Football Host Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 5,214 Points: 25699.75	I figured I made a mistake drafting Matsui despite his good numbers last season. UGH. __________________ *In Loving Memory of Hazel Oberst, Dec 17, 1913 to May 28, 2008*

02-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
House of Steel Racing Mod, Fantasy Football Host Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 5,214 Points: 25699.75	Thanks for the tips, guys. __________________ *In Loving Memory of Hazel Oberst, Dec 17, 1913 to May 28, 2008*

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02-18-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
kfkorn Wrestling Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albrightsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 3,974 Points: 18350.75	What are the starting positions (mainly for the pitchers and outfielders)? What stats do you use?

02-18-2008, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
kfkorn Wrestling Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albrightsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 3,974 Points: 18350.75	For catcher, I think the obvious starter is Victor Martinez. I assume the outfield is not restricted to LF/CF/RF (I prefer that though) and is just three OF's, so I would go with Nick Markakis, Brad Hawpe, and Johnny Damon. I would keep Hideki Matsui in the UTIL spot, but keep an eye on his playing time, I am not sure if it will be diminished at all. For the two starting pitchers, just go with whoever is starting unless this is a weekly changes league as opposed to a daily changes league, then you have to watch the match-ups. For the three reliever/closer spots, I would go with J.J. Putz, Trevor Hoffman, and Rafael Betancourt.

02-18-2008, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
RangerFan09 More Sports Community Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,343 Points: 16287.25	Matsui is slated to be the team's DH to begin the season. Damon starting in left. If Matsui doesn't start to hit, expect him to see less playing time.

02-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
kfkorn Wrestling Mod Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albrightsville, Pennsylvania Posts: 3,974 Points: 18350.75	It is not a mistake if Hideki Matsui produces, but if he starts off poorly his playing time could be diminished. If that is the case, then Pat Burrell takes his spot at UTIL. Just hope for Matsui to start off well, then you could dangle him as trade bait if you have your doubts.

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