***Official A-League Fantasy Baseball Keeper Thread II***

[saaltydog]

make sure you guys check your draft picks (don't fukking offer picks you dont have)


preliminary
H: Jose Ramirez
H: Jean Segura
P: Jack Flaherty
P: Jameson Taillon
H/P: Justin Upton or Kenley Jansen
10+: Mitch Haniger

Looks like another year of just missing the playoffs.

[SoutheastBeast1]

Iceman
H- K Davis
H- Springer
P- Greinke
P- Doolittle
H/P- Torres
10+ Aguilar
N/A Chris Shaw

Bacon
H: Arenado
H: Rosario
P: Folty
P: Kimbrel
H/P: Ohtani (batter)
10+ Seager
N/A: Bo Bichette


Krazy
H: Mike Trout
H: Francisco Lindor
P: Max Scherzer
P: Roberto Osuna
H/P: Anthony Rizzo
10+: Walker Buehler
NA: Alex Reyes


Salty
H: Ronald Acuna
H: Christian Yelich
P: Edwin Diaz
P: Trevor Bauer
H/P: Gary Sanchez
10+: Ozzie Albies
Rookie: Nick Senzel


Pro
H: JD Martinez
H: Trea Turner
P: Jacob deGrom
P: Justin Verlander
H/P: Andrew Benintendi
10+: Juan Soto
NA: Vlad Jr


Jyeatbvg
H: Jose Altuve
H: Kris Bryant
P: Corey Kluber
P: Gerrit Cole
H/P: Blake Snell
10+: Manny Machado
N/A: Forrest Whitley


heyquikquestion
H: Giancarlo Stanton
H: Yasiel Puig
P: Chris Sale
P: Blake Treinen
H/P: David Price
10+: Javy Baez
N/A: Tatis Jr


Chill Will
H- Judge
H- Bellinger
P- Thor
P- Hader
H/P - Andujar
10+ - Harper
Rookie - Robles


Speed
H: Freeman
H: Cruz
P: Severino
P: Chapman
H/P: Hendricks or Tanaka
10+: Story
N/A: Jimenez


Bateman
H: Jose Ramirez
H: Jean Segura
P: Jack Flaherty
P: Jameson Taillon
H/P: Justin Upton or Kenley Jansen
10+: Mitch Haniger
N/A: ???

[SoutheastBeast1]

DRAFT SCHEDULING POLL

Draft will be held either March 16th or 17th since the season starts on March 20th.

The poll is in EST. I just listed out all reasonable hours for both days (trying to factor in time zones differences). Mark all hours you'd be ok considering to draft, not just your favorite time. The goal is always to get as many to the draft as possible. The more flexible you're able to be the more it's appreciated.

https://doodle.com/poll/5xhh5uiem6zmn3iv


EVERYONE SHOULD DO THIS (except for Krazy because I know you're on call and genuinely have no idea)

4 people need to complete the poll: LG, Mel, Steeze, & Spaz

And

4 people need to post their preliminary keepers (same 4): LG, Mel, Steeze, & Spaz


We have time so not pushing anyone of these people. Posting more so I can keep a record.

New page bump

[propreffered7]

Scherzer or rizzo for a first round pick *******s

Not going lower

I will go lower if youre interested in something else. Im honestly hesitant about scherzer or rizzo but want to see whats out there

[saaltydog]

Scherzer or rizzo for a first round pick *******s

Not going lower

I will go lower if youre interested in something else. Im honestly hesitant about scherzer or rizzo but want to see whats out there

lol we on this Scherzer for a first again BS? Ain't no one giving you a first for him. This is a keeper league and he's old AF. This is the year you get stuck holding that hot potato. 34 year old Scherzer is going to regress. Maybe next year you can salvage some value outta him and trade him for a 5th.

Also lol @ Rizzo go peddle your garbage elsewhere. At least when bacon comes in here selling his garbage he doesnt ask for top $$. Ain't no one paying filet mignon prices for hamburger.

[SoutheastBeast1]

As a Braves fan can’t wait for Scherzer to bomb the Nats hopes this year

It’s overdue, they should have taken advantage all these years he was on point but they choked away those chances too

Just lmao Nats


Mets gonna be a pain in the ass though this year, I know they’re typically the running joke of the MLB but they’ll be battling with ATL and Philly in a 3-way

Mets
Phillies
Braves

At least on paper imo. But they gotta play the games and Braves prospects have potential to flip this if it clicks

[propreffered7]

lol we on this Scherzer for a first again BS? Ain't no one giving you a first for him. This is a keeper league and he's old AF. This is the year you get stuck holding that hot potato. 34 year old Scherzer is going to regress. Maybe next year you can salvage some value outta him and trade him for a 5th.

Also lol @ Rizzo go peddle your garbage elsewhere. At least when bacon comes in here selling his garbage he doesnt ask for top $$. Ain't no one paying filet mignon prices for hamburger.

Only in this league where a top 10 player isnt worth a 100 pick LMAO. Yea. Ill keep holding those cy youngs baby. Everybody thinks im trying to snake them when scherzer keeps posting 300k seasons

Last year you could have had scherzer for a first round but instead you got a former stud kenley putting up a mediocre year

Chits so stupid

And yea lol @ rizzo being ranked in the 30's after a down year in his prime at 29. God a player in the 115 range is so much better than a 30 pick. Makes total sense boyo

[propreffered7]

Max scherzer rank for pitching in all of MLB:

#1

Yea. Im trying to pull a fast one asking for a pick in the 98-112 range

[Jyeatbvg]

make sure you guys check your draft picks (don't fukking offer picks you dont have)


preliminary
H: Jose Ramirez
H: Jean Segura
P: Jack Flaherty
P: Jameson Taillon
H/P: Justin Upton or Kenley Jansen
10+: Mitch Haniger

Wtf did you do last year? This is honestly kick out of league level bad.

[Jyeatbvg]

Max scherzer rank for pitching in all of MLB:

#1

Yea. Im trying to pull a fast one asking for a pick in the 98-112 range

Don't complain you have no picks when you're not realistically trying to trade for them.

[propreffered7]

Wtf did you do last year? This is honestly kick out of league level bad.

Does anybody trust ramirez as a 1st rounder? I know his #'s are amazing the past 2 years. Just still dont trust him at that pick

[propreffered7]

Don't complain you have no picks when you're not realistically trying to trade for them.

Nah. Suck my nuts *******

Asking for a 7th round pick for a 1st round talent is in no way shape or form asking too much

In fact. Its me taking a considerable loss even with the first round

[propreffered7]

Yall need to stop bowing down to saalty.

Not everybody has their seasons peddled by lopsided trades

Even if scherzer regresses (as hes been predicting the past 2 years and been completely wrong) all i need to do is pick up an up and comer.

The risk is not that high for a potential elite season considering hes the #1 ranked pitcher (with no signs of regression btw,) youre just hearing clamor from someone that values picks too much

And then whom convinces someone to aid his playoff run

[propreffered7]

Btw, totally fine with keeping scherzer so dont give me nonsense about trying to pawn him off

[SoutheastBeast1]

Rustled the poor fella all the way to his 10k post

Come on guys this is no way to ruin such a milestone for him. Shame on you all

[TheBateman]

Wtf did you do last year? This is honestly kick out of league level bad.

not sure if srs

two aces and four top-20 hitters
not to mention my warchest of early picks

good luck buddy

[saaltydog]

not sure if srs

two aces and four top-20 hitters
not to mention my warchest of early picks

good luck buddy

All that work last year wheelin and dealin and thats what you wind up with? lol

[Iceman1800]

Does anybody trust ramirez as a 1st rounder? I know his #'s are amazing the past 2 years. Just still dont trust him at that pick

tough call. Great numbers but when he hits a slump, it's a major drought.

[saaltydog]

Still looking to trade:

Christian Yelich
Ozzie Albies
Xander Bogaerts
Trevor Bauer
Brad Hand
Corey Knebel

Not looking for first rounders like Krazy.

Also LG get back to me.

[TheBateman]

All that work last year wheelin and dealin and thats what you wind up with? lol

ended up with too much honestly. have to let cain, Brantley, Bieber, gray go

[Jyeatbvg]

Still looking to trade:

Christian Yelich
Ozzie Albies
Xander Bogaerts
Trevor Bauer

Not looking for first rounders like Krazy.

Also LG get back to me.

Not looking for first rounders either for:

Kershaw
Carrasco
Marte
Rendon
Carpenter

First come first serve. Getting some interest but nothing set yet. Carpenter for your 10th and he's yours.

[SoutheastBeast1]

ended up with too much honestly. have to let cain, Brantley, Bieber, gray go

I didn’t even want Brantley on my real team

Not sure if srs

[saaltydog]

Not looking for first rounders either for:

Kershaw
Carrasco
Marte
Rendon
Carpenter

First come first serve. Getting some interest but nothing set yet. Carpenter for your 10th and he's yours.

[Jyeatbvg]

Not sure it's worth hating in a league where half the teams are keeping relievers. People need keepers and I am their savior.

[Iceman1800]

I'll bundle Travis Shaw and Doolittle for a decent pick. Shaw plays 3 IF positions, 32 bangers last year and steals bases occasionally

[SoutheastBeast1]

Not sure it's worth hating in a league where half the teams are keeping relievers. People need keepers and I am their savior.

Finding a reliable closer will only become increasingly difficult as teams start to use closer by committee more frequently

Good luck on punting saves every year


You can already see the trend dipping

Only 3 closers had more than 40 saves last year; in 2016 6 had 40+ saves. The top 10 had 37+ saves in 2016 compared to 32+ cracking the top 10 in 2018 (4 of the top 10 only had 32 saves!!!!)


It will only get worse as it becomes more dispersed

[saaltydog]

Not sure it's worth hating in a league where half the teams are keeping relievers. People need keepers and I am their savior.

You do realize teams are keeping relievers because they are actually really valuable right? It's not because they don't have decent keepers. Carpenter wouldn't change anything.

[Big_Spaz]

In!




-Spaz

[saaltydog]

In!




-Spaz

Love how you always sign off your post. Makes me lol. Glad you're in for another season.

[Jyeatbvg]

Finding a reliable closer will only become increasingly difficult as teams start to use closer by committee more frequently

Good luck on punting saves every year


You can already see the trend dipping

Only 3 closers had more than 40 saves last year; in 2016 6 had 40+ saves. The top 10 had 37+ saves in 2016 compared to 32+ cracking the top 10 in 2018 (4 of the top 10 only had 32 saves!!!!)


It will only get worse as it becomes more dispersed

You do realize teams are keeping relievers because they are actually really valuable right? It's not because they don't have decent keepers. Carpenter wouldn't change anything.

lol ok. Keep arguing that closers are very valuable and I'll keep laughing in your face every time.