Wednesday Chat Has Begun

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:00 am

All right, we've hit the middle of the work week, we're still aiming for our 300-team limit and we have a lot of folks watching us and still trying to decide if they want to join us. To that I say ABSOLUTELY. Come on aboard and have some fun, but don't delay too long. Those final few spots will be sold out so if you're sitting on the fence now's the time to take the plunge and join our fun event.

So now let's have ourselves another daily chat. As always, the floor is open to whatever you guys want to talk about. So have at it.

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:16 am

Tom,

What are your thoughts on Jose Contreras? Any rumblings of any arm problems? I thought that having his family life stabilized he might flourish, but with a couple of rocky spring outings I am rethinking things...

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:18 am

I'm not a big Contreras fan. I think most of his problems are mental. He has good stuff, but he's never been able to put it together. I think he's too risky to count on for fantasy owners.

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:24 am

Tom - Is Pujols over his foot problem? I just developed the same thing in my right foot and at times I can barely walk, let alone run.

I think he should be avoided in the first 10 picks (when I pick, at 11, I believe is the perfect spot for him

).

Pete

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:25 am

Nice job Pete. Good luck with the hard sell.

LB Big Richards · Post by **LB Big Richards** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:25 am

Tom,

Who would you rather have on your fantasy team - Dave Roberts or Alex Sanchez?

Hojin

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:26 am

Tom - Similar question: Rollins or Nomar. You must use your round 2 pick. Either or neither.

Pete

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:27 am

Roberts. I don't trust Sanchez; too many memories of when he let down the Brewers.

LB Big Richards · Post by **LB Big Richards** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:33 am

OK, Roberts or Ankiel?

Seriously, which Cub goes first - Prior, Zambrano, or Wood?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:34 am

Tom,

If I choose to use a laptop at the draft, can I do either of the following to supply power?

1. Run an extension cord back to the outlet in my hotel room (if it's on the same floor).

2. Bring in a John Deere generator

Evil Empire · Post by **Evil Empire** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:37 am

Easily Prior in my opinion.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:41 am

Prior, Rollins, Roberts, Deere.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:42 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

Tom,

If I choose to use a laptop at the draft, can I do either of the following to supply power?

1. Run an extension cord back to the outlet in my hotel room (if it's on the same floor).

2. Bring in a John Deere generator Try 2 and let's see how that works.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:42 am

Originally posted by LB Big Richards:

OK, Roberts or Ankiel?

Seriously, which Cub goes first - Prior, Zambrano, or Wood? Prior.

LB Big Richards · Post by **LB Big Richards** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:49 am

I agree about Prior but injury issues and that horrific bullpen will hurt all three.

Speaking of closers, I hope Dusty makes a decision before our draft. Will it be Hawkins, Borowski, or Dempster?

And Tom, is Mike Adams the man for the Brew Crew? I heard good things about Capellan but he's looked awful.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 7:51 am

I think it will be Adams to open the season. Whether he keeps the job all season is the big question. Capellan is still young and I love his upside. But he's not ready to be put into a prominent role just yet in my opinion.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:02 am

I would hate to live on the difference, but I would go Zambrano, Wood, then Prior. More of a gut call rather than a stat call...must be all those injuries.

Tom, do you think Bottalico has enough left to provide any comfort as a potential closer to the Brewcrew?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:03 am

I doubt it. If he makes the team I wouldn't be surprised if he got a shot at some point since I'm not convinced Adams can handle the job all year. But my expectations for Bottalico are extremely low.

Kinda like my expectations for the Brewers.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:10 am

Oh, I don't know. They could surprise. I think third and second are going to be disasters, but I think you could do worse than Sheets (as long as he is happy), Davis and Capuano.

It is a rare thing for pitchers to thrive AFTER they leave the Braves (I know Schmidt certainly did but it took a few years), but Capellan can sure bring heat. He really could use a little time in AAA to season a bit to turn himself into a pitcher rather than a thrower.

pancho11 · Post by **pancho11** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:11 am

Would you take a 20-25 dollar gamble on reyes weighing potential vs injury risk

also how you rate the following

Prior Schmidt Santana Schilling Unit in 1-5 order

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:13 am

Originally posted by pancho11:

Would you take a 20-25 dollar gamble on reyes weighing potential vs injury risk

If he keeps going the way he's going I probably would. I don't think he'll go for less than $20 if you want him.

also how you rate the following

Prior Schmidt Santana Schilling Unit in 1-5 order Johnson, Santana, Schilling, Prior, Schmidt

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:15 am

Schmidt, Santana, Unit, Prior, Schilling.

What kind of league on Reyes...NL only or Mixed?

NL only - Yes.

Mixed - No.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:16 am

I was thinking NL only for Reyes.

BackToFoulke · Post by **BackToFoulke** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:18 am

When are the Brewers going to trade Sheets to the Sox so he can get his Hudson/Santana deal? And join some real baseball.

pancho11 · Post by **pancho11** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:20 am

I think Schmidt going to rock this year but glad to see others disagree maybe ill get him cheaper then i think