Zach Britton

Return of the Aces · Post by **Return of the Aces** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:48 pm

According to Baltimore Sun, it appears that he will be called up to make his first start on Sunday due to Matusz' injury.

[ April 01, 2011, 08:50 PM: Message edited by: Return of the Aces ]

TexasHeat · Post by **TexasHeat** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:23 am

I know this kid and his family personally. He's a great kid and doesn't get rattled. He's excited about Sunday obviously. I don't think he'll be going anywhere soon.

Two guys in the Orioles rotation (Britton, Arrieta) both have ties to my family and small hometown. Pretty crazy.

The Franchise · Post by **The Franchise** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:43 am

After doing some research on this kid, I tried to grab him wherever I could.

He has 3 major league ready pitches right now and his changeup is not far behind. I think he is going to make it very difficult on the Orioles to send him down again.

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:10 am

I grabbed Britton in the 20th round of a Keeper League! I am totally pumped at the thoughts of keeping him the next 3 years in the 20th round if he does what I think he can do!

fandango · Post by **fandango** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:56 pm

Originally posted by TexasHeat:

I know this kid and his family personally. He's a great kid and doesn't get rattled. He's excited about Sunday obviously. I don't think he'll be going anywhere soon.

Two guys in the Orioles rotation (Britton, Arrieta) both have ties to my family and small hometown. Pretty crazy. he sure sounded like a COCKY PUNK when he was told he was being sent to triple AAA....hope a keeps his mouth shut...

rmaysey · Post by **rmaysey** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:04 am

Is Britton going to be in the free agent pool today?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:19 am

Originally posted by rmaysey:

Is Britton going to be in the free agent pool today? No. He was not officially added to the roster by the Orioles by our Sunday morning deadline so he is not eligible for free agency today.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:38 am

Originally posted by rmaysey:

Is Britton going to be in the free agent pool today? Blame the Orioles. They officially added him to their official roster today after our early morning deadline.

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:12 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by rmaysey:

Is Britton going to be in the free agent pool today? Blame the Orioles. They officially added him to their official roster today after our early morning deadline. [/QUOTE]It's been a while and I don't remember all the details, (maybe I can find the proper thread) but I thought we all had talked about a player having to have to appear in a game by a certain deadline before he would be put into the player pool. That would eliminate all the "was he or wasn't he called up" arguments.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:22 pm

Originally posted by Navel Lint:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by rmaysey:

Is Britton going to be in the free agent pool today? Blame the Orioles. They officially added him to their official roster today after our early morning deadline. [/QUOTE]It's been a while and I don't remember all the details, (maybe I can find the proper thread) but I thought we all had talked about a player having to have to appear in a game by a certain deadline before he would be put into the player pool. That would eliminate all the "was he or wasn't he called up" arguments. [/QUOTE]From the rules:

12. Free Agents

Any player who is not on a team roster within your league and is on a major league roster or once was on an NFBC team in your league is considered a free agent for that league. Even players on the MLB disabled list are eligible to be picked up during the FAAB bidding process. The player pool is deemed closed of new free agents each Sunday at 7 AM ET before the FAAB bidding deadline and a player must have played at least 1 MLB game to be added to the pool at that time. Participants should note that MLB unsigned veteran free agents at the time of Draft Day are eligible to be picked up or bid on in the NFBC Auction Championship.

Return of the Aces · Post by **Return of the Aces** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:24 pm

I am happy that I drafted him. Too bad I did not have the Nostradumus foresight to have put him in the starting lineup.

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:04 pm

Hi,

Great to hear he is a nice guy. Funny family connections. However, lest' we forget, let's temper expections given the AL East....

TexasHeat · Post by **TexasHeat** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:33 am

Originally posted by fandango:

quote:Originally posted by TexasHeat:

I know this kid and his family personally. He's a great kid and doesn't get rattled. He's excited about Sunday obviously. I don't think he'll be going anywhere soon.

Two guys in the Orioles rotation (Britton, Arrieta) both have ties to my family and small hometown. Pretty crazy. he sure sounded like a COCKY PUNK when he was told he was being sent to triple AAA....hope a keeps his mouth shut... [/QUOTE]Confident or cocky? your opinion I guess.

wow

Return of the Aces · Post by **Return of the Aces** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:05 pm

Looks like the "real deal". If he could dominate a red hot Texas Rangers team, he may be able to thrive in the AL East.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:10 pm

i'd probably max bid on him. anything under $400 need not apply

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:17 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

i'd probably max bid on him. anything under $400 need not apply

A rookie American League pitcher in a hitter's park, in a division of hitter's parks, who'll pitch against the Yanks, Bosox, & Jays half a dozen times or more, with a league average K-rate, and Matusz due back in a month. $400 minimum. Hmmmm, sounds about right. :rolleyes:

In all seriousness, he is off to one helluva start.

swampass · Post by **swampass** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:40 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

i'd probably max bid on him. anything under $400 need not apply

seems like a bargain.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:53 pm

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

i'd probably max bid on him. anything under $400 need not apply

A rookie American League pitcher in a hitter's park, in a division of hitter's parks, who'll pitch against the Yanks, Bosox, & Jays half a dozen times or more, with a league average K-rate, and Matusz due back in a month. $400 minimum. Hmmmm, sounds about right. :rolleyes:

In all seriousness, he is off to one helluva start. [/QUOTE]he just befuddled one of the best offenses in baseball. scouts say britton is another brandon webb. good luck trying to find something better on waiver wire.

751542 · Post by **751542** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:09 pm

VROOM VROOM!!! 150+

Outlaw · Post by **Outlaw** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:16 pm

I wonder how many will overbid after reading these posts.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:36 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Glenneration X:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

i'd probably max bid on him. anything under $400 need not apply

A rookie American League pitcher in a hitter's park, in a division of hitter's parks, who'll pitch against the Yanks, Bosox, & Jays half a dozen times or more, with a league average K-rate, and Matusz due back in a month. $400 minimum. Hmmmm, sounds about right. :rolleyes:

In all seriousness, he is off to one helluva start. [/QUOTE]he just befuddled one of the best offenses in baseball. scouts say britton is another brandon webb. good luck trying to find something better on waiver wire. [/QUOTE]You're too funny Bud. Never did I say he wasn't worth bidding on. I'm just throwing some reality checks out there before the overbidding starts.

I remember you and I having similar message board debates last year about your $400 recommendations on Smoak and E. Young and so on and so on. I wonder how those overbids went? Funny that I also don't remember seeing a $400 bid from you on any of those players once the results were out (or any bid for that matter).

Why do I have a feeling I won't see a $400 bid from either Mark Srebro or Frank Kowalski once again when Tom posts the FAAB results on Britton Monday morning? Can't be certain, but for some reason I have a feelin'.....

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:58 am

hey, he gets the Yankees in Yankee stadium next week. what's the odds there are some really pissed off owners having spent triple digits to get him.

team z · Post by **team z** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:15 am

Anyone care to guess what his innings cap is?

Outlaw · Post by **Outlaw** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:23 am

160-175 innings as long as they are in contention. the minute they are not, it drops to 130 or so and possible shutdown in September just like the Jays did last with Morrow. I agree the Yanks could very well light this kid up this week! They wont bit on the breaking stuff.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:15 am

Originally posted by Gekko:

hey, he gets the Yankees in Yankee stadium next week. what's the odds there are some really pissed off owners having spent triple digits to get him.

Do you even start him in Yankee Stadium against the Yankees? Do you start him in Boston against the Bosox? That's part of the issue with Britton. How much are you willing to pay for someone who'll have an innings cap and you might not even play every week? Of course, he did look very good against the Rangers yesterday. I'd feel a lot better about him though if he had 10 K's instead of 2. I guess it all depends on how you feel about those extreme groundballer types.

I will be bidding on him in my leagues where he's still available including the Ultimate, though it will be more to price enforce than having to have him. What I still have to figure out is what's the right number to go in with where noone gets him for less than they should, but if I end up with him I didn't overspend. Still have some thinking to do on that one. One thing I'll guarantee is it won't be anywhere near your recommended price.