Comments on: National League West Preview http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:36:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Jakob http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-7581 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:01:49 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-7581 This is exactly what I expected to find out after reading the title National League West Preview. Thanks for informative article This is exactly what I expected to find out after reading the title National League West Preview. Thanks for informative article

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2701 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:54:19 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2701 I'm not optimistic about Lowry, who's still having mechanical issues that an injury he suffered one calendar year ago is causing. Lincecum is the real deal and well worth holding onto in a keeper league. Since he pitched in college, he should be more ready to contribute immediately than a high schooler. Plus, he plays in the right division and ballpark to really reach that potential. As for when, I think he'll be up within the first couple of months. There's a chance he emerges as the closer (SF brass wants Benitez gone, and B. Wilson doesn't appear ready right now), but the plan is to groom him as a starter in Triple-A, which is best for everyone concerned. Russ Ortiz is still Russ Ortiz, but J. Sanchez would be the likely first replacement for a fifth starter if needed. Bottom line, one way or the other Lincecum will be pitching in San Francisco by the All-Star break, if not much sooner. I’m not optimistic about Lowry, who’s still having mechanical issues that an injury he suffered one calendar year ago is causing. Lincecum is the real deal and well worth holding onto in a keeper league. Since he pitched in college, he should be more ready to contribute immediately than a high schooler. Plus, he plays in the right division and ballpark to really reach that potential.

As for when, I think he’ll be up within the first couple of months. There’s a chance he emerges as the closer (SF brass wants Benitez gone, and B. Wilson doesn’t appear ready right now), but the plan is to groom him as a starter in Triple-A, which is best for everyone concerned. Russ Ortiz is still Russ Ortiz, but J. Sanchez would be the likely first replacement for a fifth starter if needed. Bottom line, one way or the other Lincecum will be pitching in San Francisco by the All-Star break, if not much sooner.

]]> by: Keith http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2698 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:21:32 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2698 Man, the D'backs and Rockies have a lot of young talent in the bigs, while the Giants and Dodgers just get old...and the Dodgers basically have the best farm system in the bigs right now, so they're going to be re-loading soon. If it wasn't for Lincecum, the Giants fans would have little reason for optimism. If they can straighten out Lowry and get Lincecum up soon, that'd be more than a good enough top-4 to make them competitive. I'm trying to hold onto Lincecum in my keeper league, but am dying wasting the roster spot...any guesses as to when he'll be up? Man, the D’backs and Rockies have a lot of young talent in the bigs, while the Giants and Dodgers just get old…and the Dodgers basically have the best farm system in the bigs right now, so they’re going to be re-loading soon. If it wasn’t for Lincecum, the Giants fans would have little reason for optimism. If they can straighten out Lowry and get Lincecum up soon, that’d be more than a good enough top-4 to make them competitive. I’m trying to hold onto Lincecum in my keeper league, but am dying wasting the roster spot…any guesses as to when he’ll be up?

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2674 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:53:44 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2674 Despite adding 30 pounds of muscle in hopes of regaining his old power stroke, Helton's days of blasting 30 bombs are probably over. Still, I think he's typically being undervalued in fantasy leagues. Coors Field is still very much so a hitter's park (and it may play even more so this way this year than last) and as I mentioned above, hitting cleanup in between Atkins and Holliday is a great place to be. Even during his worst years, he gets on base at a .400 clip. Maybe he returns to health this year compared to the last couple of seasons. My projection would be a .315-23-95-90 type year. Still plenty valuable. Despite adding 30 pounds of muscle in hopes of regaining his old power stroke, Helton’s days of blasting 30 bombs are probably over. Still, I think he’s typically being undervalued in fantasy leagues. Coors Field is still very much so a hitter’s park (and it may play even more so this way this year than last) and as I mentioned above, hitting cleanup in between Atkins and Holliday is a great place to be. Even during his worst years, he gets on base at a .400 clip. Maybe he returns to health this year compared to the last couple of seasons. My projection would be a .315-23-95-90 type year. Still plenty valuable.

]]> by: MaddenDude http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2670 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:10:49 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2007/03/26/national-league-west-preview-2/#comment-2670 Kind of off topic, but how do you project Todd Helton this season? Kind of off topic, but how do you project Todd Helton this season?

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