KFFL's managing editors choose their favorite members of fantasy baseball's
old guard - veterans entering their age-36 season or beyond.
Bryce McRae
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Mike Cameron |
OF
|
BOS
|
Once 20-20 lock, now only for 20 … and 12? BA a drag but downward SB trend
too pronounced not to see uptick for late-round OF. |
| Bobby Abreu |
OF
|
LAA
|
A 15-20 year w/ .280 BA: his floor. BB/K, contact rate show no signs of
slowing. Don’t let old legs keep him from being your No. 2 OF. |
| Chipper Jones |
3B
|
ATL
|
.264 BA? Only 18 HR? Yes, it was a down year. Still exceptional BB/K and
.287 '09 BABIP forecast bounce-back. CI value. |
| Mariano Rivera |
RP
|
NYY
|
No one ready to take Mo's mantle yet. Seems a lock for 35-plus SV. Few
injury problems. Effortless delivery. Make him your No. 1 RP. |
| Manny Ramirez |
OF
|
LAD
|
He still swings that sweet stroke (BA). Power remains (HR). Talent around
him blossoming (RBI). And he's playing for a new contract. |
Nicholas Minnix
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Magglio Ordonez |
OF
|
DET
|
And I thought Chipper Jones was undervalued.
In 2009, I believed Maggs was washed up. In 2010, I say, poppycock. |
| Derek Lowe |
SP
|
ATL
|
I don't buy that this sinkerballer is toast. Old dog learned new tricks,
came to ST motivated and will ground out another 14 W's. |
| Mike Cameron |
OF
|
BOS
|
Year-in, year-out BA liability still delivers 20-plus HR. Double-digit
SB? Still a possibility, and he's in one of MLB's best lineups. |
| Randy Winn |
OF
|
NYY
|
Pre-2009 Mr. Unspectacularly Dependable is 4th OF with avenues to PT on
defending champs and has never been to postseason. |
| Jamie Moyer |
SP
|
PHI
|
Call me sentimental. There's nothing different about surgically repaired
47 YO LHP - if he makes 30 starts, he'll win 13 or 14 games. |
Tim Heaney
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Mariano Rivera |
RP
|
NYY
|
Defines age defiance: maintains fitness, has repeatable delivery. Cutter
a bit duller but remains elite. Contract year. Don't be afraid. |
| Manny Ramirez |
OF
|
LAD
|
He'll be 38? Who cares? He hit 13 HR after suspension. BB/K, FB rebounded
to good levels. Impending free agent. Do the
math. Value. |
| Billy Wagner |
RP
|
ATL
|
Tommy John surgery should rejuvenate arm. Already back to ridiculous heat
this spring. K/9 alone worth a No. 2 CL pick. |
| Jim Thome |
DH
|
MIN
|
Back in AL, more opps for PT. Can still HR vs. RHP. DH-only a detriment,
but still worth an occasional deep mixed play, an AL-only spot. |
| Randy Winn |
OF
|
NYY
|
Throwing in another late-rounder. Versatile, still has SB legs, playing
behind Brett Gardner, who still has some
offensive kinks. |
Cory J. Bonini
| Player |
POS
|
TM
|
The what for |
| Miguel Tejada |
3B
|
BAL
|
Tejada returns to the Orioles; I expect a little uptick in power for this
Medicare-eligible old-timer. Camden Yards aids RH pop. |
| Manny Ramirez |
OF
|
LAD
|
Last year was a letdown in more than one way, but Manny is such a good
hitter that a rebound - even a clean one - is very possible. |
| Derek Lowe |
SP
|
ATL
|
Not crazy about Lowe coming around, but he was unlucky last year. Fixed
mechanics; could be a value pick despite turning 37 in June. |
| Pedro Martinez |
SP
|
FA
|
Will sign somewhere, likely NL; don't rule out a return to Philly; a late,
late flier in deep mixed, speculative pick in the final rounds of NLs. |
| Mike Cameron |
OF
|
BOS
|
When healthy, he still has quite a bit of pop. Had the 12th best FB% last
year. Won't swipe as many bags but is a cheap power source. |
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