Jake Arrieta

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:04 am

I don't have the FAAB necessary to secure the services of the next wonderkid, Jake Arrieta, however I will let everyone know the kid held his own against a tough, tough Yankees team. I heard his fastabll even touched 96 and 97mph!!! Good luck trying to land this guy 2nite

Red Sox Nation · Post by **Red Sox Nation** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:24 am

He did look good. However, with most FAAB exhausted I don't think his bid will be too crazy. 150-225 is my guess.

Money · Post by **Money** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:43 am

Pitching in that division, as a rookie, he's not worth a bid at all.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:51 am

Originally posted by Fast Money:

Pitching in that division, as a rookie, he's not worth a bid at all. he did pretty well in his first game...against the Yankees. what about his games outside the division? do they count

Money · Post by **Money** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:04 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Fast Money:

Pitching in that division, as a rookie, he's not worth a bid at all. he did pretty well in his first game...against the Yankees. what about his games outside the division? do they count

[/QUOTE]I've got him filed away as rent a pitcher option for this year. Would consider picking him up during a 2 start week with favorable match-ups.

Ando · Post by **Ando** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:06 am

I think a good rule of thumb this year is to avoid everything Baltimore! How much FAAB to you suppose has been wasted among their closers shuffle alone?

Not to mention the poor return from Markakis, AJones, Wieters, Matusz, BRoberts, etc. Wiggy is the only shining fantasy star on that team.

Man....that has been a fantasy wasteland!

But Arrieta has some great pedigree. Bid away, boys! (and girls, if applicable)

Money · Post by **Money** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:09 am

What will Stanton go for? Many will empty the bank on him. I won't simply because of the k rate. I can't afford the hit in the average department.

Ando · Post by **Ando** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:12 am

He's rostered in my league, so I don't have to worry about it. I couldn't afford him anyway, which is probably a popular answer at this time of year.

Quack & Willy · Post by **Quack & Willy** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:14 am

I think it is a pretty good rule to avoid any player part of a Gekko pump and dump thread

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:00 am

Originally posted by Quack & Willy:

I think it is a pretty good rule to avoid any player part of a Gekko pump and dump thread if i thought i could get him for sub $75, i wouldn't be talking about him as such. seeing how i don't have the faab to secure his services, might as well make sure everyone is aware that this kid has good potential. just google him to find out what the scouts say about him and his 95-97mph fastball/ nasty slider combo

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Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:01 am

With a crowd of 27,064 in attendance -- including around 16 of Arrieta's family members and friends who flew in from Texas -- the right-hander put on a show. He impressively held the Yankees to three runs on four hits and four walks -- two of which were intentional -- to pick up his first Major League "W" and help the O's snap a 10-game season skid against New York.

An even better game than I thought he had when you consider 2 of the walks were intentional!!! WOW

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Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:12 am

Originally posted by Quack & Willy:

I think it is a pretty good rule to avoid any player part of a Gekko pump and dump thread i would be interested in seeing the actual % of how many players i pumped up and then picked up. any guesses? what's the over/under...5%?

Quack & Willy · Post by **Quack & Willy** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:31 am

Who cares...you are gone next year anyways

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:54 am

Originally posted by Quack & Willy:

Who cares...you are gone next year anyways quack quack!

frank&beans · Post by **frank&beans** » Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:59 am

arrieta is not even worth picking up in 12 team leagues. 15 team leagues, maybe $2 max.