Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide
Editor's Choice: Fantasy baseball end-gamers
By KFFL Staff
KFFL's managing editors choose their favorite fantasy baseball end-gamers - flier choices, in mixed or league-only games - for 2010.
Bryce McRae
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Brad Penny |
SP
|
STL
|
Joel Pineiro v. 2.0. Now it's time for
Penny to benefit from the wizardry of Dave Duncan.
Late help in ERA, WHIP and wins. |
| Homer Bailey |
SP
|
CIN
|
It finally clicked for Bailey at end of '09. Former Reds
top prospect finally trusting his stuff. For the price, you should, too. |
| Kyle Blanks |
OF
|
SD
|
Needs to learn to lay off some pitches, yes. Tough to see the ceiling
on his power; 21.3% of his FB cleared the fence in '09. |
| Brandon Wood |
3B
|
LAA
|
Stability should help after prospect bounced between majors and minors.
Needs to learn patience but has plenty of power. |
| Drew Stubbs |
OF
|
CIN
|
If you didn't pay for steals earlier, Stubbs can help. Needs regular PT.
If that happens, he could exceed 40 swipes. |
Nicholas Minnix
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Jason Hammel |
SP
|
COL
|
A very deep mixed special: Four quality pitches, good velocity, consistent
GB producer, K/9 on rise. Next surprise starter. |
| Angel Pagan |
OF
|
NYM
|
Shallow NL players should take a shot on Carlos
Beltran's potential replacement for two months ... or more? |
| Rick VandenHurk |
SP
|
FLA
|
Real improvement of command, mixed with GB inducement and rising K/9,
spells back-of-rotation gold. OK, maybe just brass. |
| Brandon League |
RP
|
SEA
|
Spelunking for saves? David Aardsma has
no control. Mark Lowe is inconsistent. League's
K/BB jump is what M's ordered. |
| Kam Mickolio |
RP
|
BAL
|
Deep AL gamers: Mickolio whiffs 'em, has improved delivery, is reeling
in BB/9. LIMA breakthrough? Plus, Mike Gonzalez's
medical chart... |
Tim Heaney
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Jake Fox |
3B/OF
|
OAK
|
1B, 3B, OF & DH options reek of Beane trade bait. Fox versatile enough
to land time for 30-HR power. Late deep mixed gold. |
| Mat Latos |
SP
|
SD
|
Mature for age, exp. Skipped AAA & might be delayed, but BB improvement
worth deep mixed stab. It's PETCO, after all. |
| Luis Valbuena |
2B/SS
|
CLE
|
Makes hard contact & showed brief BB/K gains. Serviceable, roster-versatile
AL MI, especially if you have SB elsewhere. |
| Alex Avila |
C
|
DET
|
How long will Gerald Laird stay in DET?
Avila offers part-time power that could fly F/T. AL - possibly deep mixed
- No. 2 C. |
| Luke Hochevar |
SP
|
KC
|
Get over KC stigma. GB artist bettered K/9, K/BB. LOB ripe for improvement
for AL end-gamer, deep deep mixed flier. |
Cory J. Bonini
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Homer Bailey |
SP
|
CIN
|
Will he live up to the hype? Who cares if he doesn't in Round 26, his
average draft placement. |
| Kyle Blanks |
OF
|
SD
|
Has the size and power to knock 'em out of PETCO - impressive FB% last
year. |
| Kevin Jepsen |
RP
|
LAA
|
With less-than-stellar options ahead of him, Jepsen is a worthwhile speculation
pick at the end of any deep mixed. |
| Buster Posey |
C
|
SF
|
Time isn't on Bengie Molina's side, and
manager Bruce Bochy has said he'll limit
Molina's workload after overusing him last year. |
| Stephen Strasburg |
SP
|
WSH
|
His ADP of 275 could fall even more if reports of starting in the minors
scare off owners. I'll take my chances with him this late. |
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