Buster Olney talks to the scouts

by craig on Mar 30, 2009 3:57 PM EDT in News and Rumors

I really don't how much of this I can share since it all pay for view, but I think under the fair use policy I can do at least this:

From an NL talent evaluator:

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"No. 3: The Marlins' every day lineup is very suspect to me. They've got the best starting rotation in the division, but Hanley Ramirez is now a third baseman playing shortstop. He's getting too big for that team.

Okay, I get the best starting rotation in the division, assuming they all stay healthy. And I also get Hanley is growing himself out of playing short. I don't want to go into a litany of stats to try and make my case.

But the "He's getting too big for that team" I don't understand. Is he talking about money? Is it something else? I'm confused.

Perhaps it makes sense to you, and if it does, please enlighten me.

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What does everyone think of this team…http://fanzak.com/fzrants/My_Fantasy_Baseball_Team

by duke9295 on Mar 30, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

What!? No Marlins!?

Kidding. I looked at your team and was reading your list of players and then it occurred to me, it has been so long since I’ve played fantasy baseball that I’m useless.

Initially I looked at your center fielders and was thinking none of those are going to do much for you overall. While McLouth may hit for average and steal some bases but his defense is going to give back more runs than his bat can produce. Of course, this being fantasy baseball his defense doesn’t matter.

So the unmistakable conclusion was reached: my advice on this matter wouldn’t be of any help.

by craig on Mar 31, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions

I have no idea how your league scores, but

you’re right that your starting pitching needs some help. I think either Danks or Jurrjens would be good additions. I like them both but don’t know which you should pick. I saw someone suggested Carmona, but I’m a little worried about him after he was so lousy last season.

I’m also not a big fan of Posada, but I guess a lot of other people are. And if I owned a fantasy team, I would boycott Mike Gonzalez because he looks like a total idiot on the mound. That’s a scientific analysis.

Otherwise, the team looks pretty good.

by Fishcrazy on Mar 31, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions