Fantasy Question - SS

by Peg38 on Mar 12, 2011 11:37 AM EST

This should probably be asked in a Fantasy forum somewhere, but I specifically want PA thoughts. My first draft is Wednesday, so it's time for my annual research binge. Yahoo has Jeter ranked #5 (in SS, not overall LOL). #1 is Han Ram, followed by Tulowitzki, Reyes and Rollins. I'm afraid of Reyes and Rollins spending more time off the field than on, so if I were to rely solely on the rankings, Jeter is it. (Since Han Ram and Tulo are who they are and are ranked #2 and #4, respectively, overall, this question assumes that they gone.)

If all other options are still on the table, would you take Jeter or look further and maybe take Alexei or Elvis, or even take a shot with Starlin Castro or some other projected up-and-coming fantasy star SS? Keep in mind that being a Yankee fan, ending up with a Yankee-heavy team is also a concern. Thanks for all thoughts.

Yahoo Rankings - SS

Poll

Which SS would you draft once Han-Ram and Tulowitzki are off the board?

Derek Jeter

18 votes

Alexei Ramirez

9 votes

Elvis Adrus

7 votes

Starlin Castro

3 votes

Other - list in comment

4 votes

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What is the scoring based on? If it is offensive heavy, Jeter would be a good choice.

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by Wraithpk on Mar 12, 2011 1:32 PM EST reply actions

Very Offense Heavy

It’s a somewhat strange league — I think it has 20 categories, and very offense heavy. After ready all of the comments, I think Jeter is the right choice — and lucky for me, I’m the only Yankee fan (with a few diehard Sux fans who go out of their way not to own any Yankees except for Arod, CC and Mo), so odds are he’ll be on the board for a little while.

Thanks for the help guys. I’ll let you know how the team ends up. Oh — if any of you are still looking for another manager who seriously pays attention for a fantasy league, I’m only on 3 so far and would love to get on another 1 or 2.

by Peg38 on Mar 15, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, even in his career worst year, Jeter was still a top 5 offensive SS in the league.

February 14th, pitchers, catchers, and Messiahs report to Spring Training.

by Wraithpk on Mar 15, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Wilson Betemit.

Nope.

by MattF15 on Mar 12, 2011 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Depends on your lineup and scoring options. Is there a UTIL position? If you’re scoring on hits, OBP, BA then Jeter is a solid choice. But for HR, SB, xBH, SLG, Jeter isn’t a lock to finish far ahead of the pack.
I might opt to punt shortstop in exchange for another 20-20 outfielder, and settle for whomever drops into the late rounds- Tejada, Rentaria, etc.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Mar 12, 2011 2:04 PM EST reply actions