Utility Only

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:41 am

The following players must start the NFBC season at UT-only:

DHs/Utility

1. David Ortiz Bos.

2. Travis Hafner Cle.

3. Gary Sheffield Det.

4. Jim Thome WSox

5. Billy Butler K.C.

6. Frank Thomas Tor.

7. Jason Giambi NYY

8. Jose Vidro Sea.

9. Sammy Sosa FA

10. Mike Piazza FA

11. Jeff Clement, Sea.

12. Alex Cintron, FA

13. Shelley Duncan, NYY

14. Garrett Jones, Min.

15. Mike Sweeney

16. Shea Hillenbrand

17. Greg Norton

[ January 15, 2008, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:38 am

Doesn't Shelley Duncan belong here too Greg?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:20 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Doesn't Shelley Duncan belong here too Greg? I better study our rules before I rule on this one.

Let me look it over again tomorrow.

bmike · Post by **bmike** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:50 am

Greg, Didn't Hafner get in over 10 games at 1B last season?

Bobby J · Post by **Bobby J** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:03 pm

need 20 games prior to the season from last year and 10 during the season to be eligible

viper · Post by **viper** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:17 pm

not that Alex Cintron is even employed right now but will he be a UTIL if signed?

Believe me, I am not suggesting he should even be drafted but guys like him get hot even so often and then are picked up in FAAB.

In 2007 he was 2B(14), 3B(19), SS(17)

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:21 am

Originally posted by viper:

not that Alex Cintron is even employed right now but will he be a UTIL if signed?

Believe me, I am not suggesting he should even be drafted but guys like him get hot even so often and then are picked up in FAAB.

In 2007 he was 2B(14), 3B(19), SS(17) Yes, 19 games at 3B doesn't qualify. That's a crazy one, but under our rules he would be UT-only. I've added him above and Jeff Clement, too.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:24 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Doesn't Shelley Duncan belong here too Greg? Yes, he played 34 games in the majors and only 12 in the outfield, so he would be UT-only under our rules.

cfolson · Post by **cfolson** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:57 am

I see three players whose eligibility only makes sense according to "NFBC Commissioner rule":

Josh Anderson (21 total games played, 19 at OF)

Ian Stewart (35 total games played, 11 at 3B)

Joey Votto (24 total games played, 17 at 1B)

Votto was mentioned on a different thread.

I just want to make sure that these eligibilities are, indeed, because of an conscious decision by the NFBC. Also, it would be good if all such decisions were listed at a known place on the website or message boards.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:21 am

Originally posted by Clark Olson:

I see three players whose eligibility only makes sense according to "NFBC Commissioner rule":

Josh Anderson (21 total games played, 19 at OF)

Ian Stewart (35 total games played, 11 at 3B)

Joey Votto (24 total games played, 17 at 1B)

Votto was mentioned on a different thread.

I just want to make sure that these eligibilities are, indeed, because of an conscious decision by the NFBC. Also, it would be good if all such decisions were listed at a known place on the website or message boards. Correct. Common sense prevails at the start of the season.

See, even by making our eligibility rules even more strict this year, we've cornered ourselves on certain September callups. So I'll keep adding these players to the list and before Draft Day we'll have a sheet or an area on the site for the final eligibilities. Keep bringing up any players that you have a question on.

Atlas · Post by **Atlas** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:14 am

Greg

Couldn't find (or didn't see) Mark Antonelli (San Diego) listed at 2B, 3B or Utility.

Can't access any player profiles off the site. Guess Stats must be upgrading because I'm getting some wild rosters for teams.

Did I miss him? Where will he be slotted to start the season?

Thanks

[ January 07, 2008, 01:18 PM: Message edited by: Atlas ]

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:21 am

Atlas - he will be in AAA

(at 2B)

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:38 am

Originally posted by Atlas:

Greg

Couldn't find (or didn't see) Mark Antonelli (San Diego) listed at 2B, 3B or Utility.

Can't access any player profiles off the site. Guess Stats must be upgrading because I'm getting some wild rosters for teams.

Did I miss him? Where will he be slotted to start the season?

Thanks Well, he played at 2B last year in the minors and thus if he started Opening Day in San Diego, he would qualify at 2B. We don't list every player who spent all of 2007 in the minors and didn't appear in the majors in 2007 on our eligibility list as that would be too overbearing. If you have a question on any of these guys, ask here or just see where he was listed last year in the minors.

Atlas · Post by **Atlas** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:55 am

Thank you.

kgrady · Post by **kgrady** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:32 am

Here are three other players that I believe should be listed under Utility. Please feel free to take any of them in the first 3 rounds, especially if you're in my league!

Mike Sweeney

Shea Hillenbrand

Greg Norton

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:10 am

Originally posted by kgrady:

Here are three other players that I believe should be listed under Utility. Please feel free to take any of them in the first 3 rounds, especially if you're in my league!

Mike Sweeney

Shea Hillenbrand

Greg Norton Yup, good call on all three. I'll add them to the list now.

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:46 am

Greg, Does Juan Rivera belong on this list too?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:59 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Greg, Does Juan Rivera belong on this list too? Yes. Another good call.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:14 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Plymouth:

Greg, Does Juan Rivera belong on this list too? Yes. Another good call. [/QUOTE]Not sure I get this one. Rivera played in 14 games last year, with 9 at OF and 4 at DH. As per rule 6(b):

"Players who played less than 20 games total in the majors last year will be eligible at the position they played the most games at, not including DH or pinch-hitting"

So what am I missing?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:21 am

Originally posted by King of Queens:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

quote:Originally posted by Plymouth:

Greg, Does Juan Rivera belong on this list too? Yes. Another good call. [/QUOTE]Not sure I get this one. Rivera played in 14 games last year, with 9 at OF and 4 at DH. As per rule 6(b):

"Players who played less than 20 games total in the majors last year will be eligible at the position they played the most games at, not including DH or pinch-hitting"

So what am I missing? [/QUOTE]Geez, I better read my own rules that everyone helped me write a little better before responding on these boards. Okay, let me study this one more. I knew Rivera came off the DL late in the season. I'll update tomorrow.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:28 am

Audible on this Greg? He is in reality an OF.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:49 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

Audible on this Greg? He is in reality an OF. Yes, according to our rules, he is.

Cowboy Joe · Post by **Cowboy Joe** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:48 am

Greg,

It appears as if Alberto Callaspo & Kendry Morales are utility only players. What's your take?

Captain Hook · Post by **Captain Hook** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:33 pm

Originally posted by Cowboy Joe:

Greg,

It appears as if Alberto Callaspo & Kendry Morales are utility only players. What's your take? I don't really see them that way

Morales = 19 games at 1B; 15 at DH

Callaspo = 18 games at 3B; less at other positions

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:12 pm

Originally posted by Captain Hook:

quote:Originally posted by Cowboy Joe:

Greg,

It appears as if Alberto Callaspo & Kendry Morales are utility only players. What's your take? I don't really see them that way

Morales = 19 games at 1B; 15 at DH

Callaspo = 18 games at 3B; less at other positions [/QUOTE]6. Position Eligibility: The NFBC will use the following position eligibility rules in 2008:

e) Players who played 20 or more games in the majors last year and didn't play 20 or more games at one position will be deemed UT-only eligible in 2008 unless otherwise designated by the NFBC Commissioner. The NFBC Commissioner will rule on player eligibility prior to the draft as he deems necessary. Those eligibility lists are final.