How is this $125 Satellite Team?

Easterlin · Post by **Easterlin** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:09 am

I just drafted this Wednesday night. Had to leave with about 5 rounds left at the end.

Thought I got Teixeira at a good value, but am concerned about Roberts.

Picked up Beltran later on, just for fun in the event he plays half the season.

Later round value in Coghlan and Escobar, however, my Catcher position is extremely weak and I missed a few of my target numbers:

Target Projected

R 1150 1112

HR 290 234

RBI 1100 970

SB 170 178

AVG 280 280.5

I'd appreciate feedback!

R1 P14 1B Mark Teixeira, NYY

R2 P2 OF Carl Crawford, TB

R3 P14 2B Brian Roberts, BAL

R4 P2 SP CC Sabathia, NYY

R5 P14 OF Carlos Lee, HOU

R6 P2 RP Jonathan Papelbon, BOS

R7 P14 SS Alexei Ramirez, CHW

R8 P2 3B Ian Stewart, COL [2B]

R9 P14 SP A.J. Burnett, NYY

R10 P2 SP Scott Kazmir, ANA

R11 P14 OF Carlos Beltran, NYM

R12 P2 RP Ryan Franklin, STL

R13 P14 OF Brad Hawpe, COL

R14 P2 OF Chris Coghlan, FLA

R15 P14 SS Alcides Escobar, MIL

R16 P2 C Buster Posey, SF

R17 P14 C Dioner Navarro, TB

R18 P2 RP Michael Wuertz, OAK

R19 P14 SP Derek Lowe, ATL

R20 P2 SP Ervin Santana, ANA

R21 P14 3B Casey Blake, LA

R22 P2 OF Marlon Byrd, CHC

R23 P14 SP Andy Pettitte, NYY

R24 P2 RP George Sherrill, LA

R25 P14 RP C.J. Wilson, TEX

R26 P2 RP Luke Gregerson, SD

R27 P14 C Adam Moore, SEA

R28 P2 2B Skip Schumaker, STL [OF]

R29 P14 SP Jarrod Washburn, FA

R30 P2 OF Scott Hairston, SD

Don M · Post by **Don M** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:49 am

Why do you only show hitting projections? That's only half the battle.

Easterlin · Post by **Easterlin** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:54 am

That's true. I have to put those in. Will try to later on.

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:07 am

Kaz at 10?

Easterlin · Post by **Easterlin** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:46 am

Originally posted by Schwks:

Kaz at 10? It was between Kaz, Jurrjens, and Shields at that point for my #3. Kinda high on Kaz with his move to LA. To quote an article I read earlier:

"Clearly, a change of division did him some good. With L.A. Kazmir went 2-2 with a 1.73 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in six starts. Amazing what getting away from the Yanks and Red Sox can do for a pitcher, huh? His K/9 rate was still a little down, 26 punchouts in 36.1 innings is nothing to be vexed about. If you're a risk/reward kind of fantasy player, this is your man."

[ March 12, 2010, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: Easterlin ]

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:15 am

Kaz will be taken in the late teens in most drafts. Im not criticizing your liking him (though I disagree), just think you could have had a better team had you waited on him.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:55 pm

I'm not high on M Byrd and I'm sure there are many others who aren't planning on taking him either this year but taking him in rd 22 is a good pick.

rockitsauce · Post by **rockitsauce** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:03 am

I agree w/ Richard about Byrd. OF is good overall, great if Beltran comes back (healthy) sooner. Hairston in 30th rd could be awesome value, playing time & ballpark are concerns.

Good mix of power & speed in the IF. You could do worse than Schumaker in the 28th rd, but wonder if Lopez/Ryan/Lugo will take some of his PT.

Pitching staff should rake in the W's, even if peripherals aren't stellar. If you get Washburn the Mariner that's good, if you get Washburn the Tiger, that's bad.

2 good closers in Pap & Franklin w/ plenty of possible candidates to become closers....maybe too many. Perhaps should've grabbed another hitter.

I think this team should contend.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:37 am

Originally posted by Easterlin:

"Clearly, a change of division did him some good. With L.A. Kazmir went 2-2 with a 1.73 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in six starts. shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:29 am

Originally posted by rkulaski:

I'm not high on M Byrd and I'm sure there are many others who aren't planning on taking him either this year but taking him in rd 22 is a good pick. In 2005, Byrd played for two teams.

Having two teams in the same year doesen't set well with some folks.

Easterlin · Post by **Easterlin** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:26 pm

Thanks for all the replies!

- I'm a little worried about Brian Roberts. If he ends up missing 1-2 months, I don't like my chances. He was the biggest risk I took (IMO)

- I probably have too many RP's, however, I'm trying to hit around 90 saves, so I wanted to make sure I could cover that.

- Kazmir was my leap of faith. I've always been high on him. He just needs to keep healthy, and now that he's out of the AL East and will be spending a lot of time in pitchers' parks, he should see upped stats. As long as he plays.

- I regret not have a decent catcher. Buster and Dioner aren't reliable. I will have to catch a break somewhere along the line on that spot.

- My team's power is a concern. I think I am good on Runs Scored, SB's, and AVG. HR and RBI I will have to work for.

- Pitching-wise, W, K's and SO's are within reach. WHIP is going to be tough, but perhaps I can use some of those RP's I have hanging around to help? Also, ERA is a toss-up. C.C., A.J., and Kaz should be below 4, but that's with fingers crossed.

I appreciate the comments. Please continue!