I hate to judge a player’s long term value on only 26 1/3 innings spread out over two seasons (as of May 18), but given all the buzz Cincinnati Reds lefty pitcher Aroldis Chapman has generated since signing with the Reds before the 2010 season, it seems like now is a critical time to get a good read on his potential.
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Category Archives: Keeper Search
Ian Stewart update: Is it finally time to cut him loose?
At the end of April I looked at the value Ian Stewart still possessed in keeper leagues. Since that time, Stewart has hit the cover off the ball at AAA Colorado Springs, has been recalled to the majors to man 3B again, continued to struggle at the major league level and lost his roster spot and was sent back to AAA when Ty Wigginton returned from the DL.
To say things haven’t gone well for Stewart in 2011 is an understatement. In re-draft leagues, Stewart has no value and no place on a roster – he’s become a wait and see for 2012.
Keeper Search: Mike Aviles
When looking through the free agent pool for potential keepers, one player I have seen often – and one that I just can’t ever get a handle on – is Royals IF Mike Aviles.
Given that he is one of the hottest pickups in fantasy baseball right now, I decided it was time to try and figure out what his long-term potential could be.
Keeper Search: Ike Davis
I was looking for a player for this week’s article when I came across this post at Beyond The Boxscore. The guys over there do awesome stuff and given that Ike Davis was a borderline keeper coming into the season, I thought he made a great candidate for this week’s search.
Keeper Search: Ian Stewart
By Jim Higgins
The tides of change were definitely felt when previously heralded prospects Ian Stewart and Brandon Wood were shipped back to the minors last week. And while this news may have only register as a ripple for owners in most fantasy leagues, for keeper league owners this type of news is more important than who will replace Neftali Feliz as the Rangers closer for two weeks.
Keeper Search: Logan Morrison
By Jim Higgins
Keeper Search is a new feature running here on Keeper Experts where we’ll break down a player’s performance and assess his keeper value. This feature will run once a week and if you have a player you’d like to see assessed, let me know either in the comments or through the mailbox.
Today’s focal point is Logan Morrison, OF for the Florida Marlins.
Don’t forget about these post-hype prospects
By Jim Higgins
As I’ve been preparing my keeper league team for the 2011 season, one thing I’ve noticed is that January seems to be prospect season. For many keeper leagues owners, prospects represent the potential we can horde in an effort to claim fantasy championship glory. I mean, what can be better than saying that not only did I win my fantasy championship, but I won it with my expert scouting that led me to target Buster Posey in minor league draft in 2009?
Unfortunately, for every Posey that pans out there are many more top prospects that have yet, and may never, reach the promising potential they once showcased. And that’s my focus today, looking at those former can’t miss prospects that might finally be ready to have the breakout year many of us have been waiting for.
