Mtaness' Monster
Mark Trumbo- Here is a clear example of one of
the most underrated players going into the 2012 MLB season. Although coming off
an outstanding first full season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Mark
Trumbo is currently seen as a bottom tier first basemen. Why is this the case?
Because Albert Pujouls has taken first base from Trumbo’s possession. However,
this has forced Trumbo to chase after a weaker batter who will relinquish his position
in fear of getting smashed by Trumbo’s Boom Stick. The same Boom Stick that
smashed 29 homeruns and 87 RBI last year, with the added bonus of quick feet
to boot(pun intended), having stolen 9 bags as well.
So who is going to scurry
away and allow a spot to open up for Trumbo? Alberto Callaspo. The only
advantage Callaspo has on Trumbo is fielding ability, and as you should know
that is insignificant in comparison to having a powerful slugger at the plate. Where
you may suffer with Trumbo is with his .255 AVG last year, but no complaints
can be made about a guy who easily satisfies 4 out of the 5 stat categories
needed. Lastly, having only had 65 runs last year should be no concern, as a
beefed up LA lineup offering protection to drive him in should boost those numbers
dramatically. Expect Trumbo to become a top tier first basemen by the end of the season, playing from the third base side.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=444432#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: .265 AVG, 88 R, 33 HR, 96 RBI,
14 SB
Bmac's Pick
Eric Hosmer- The Florida born “hotshot” Hosmer waited until the weather warmed up before making his debut last year in May, and still managed to drive in 78 runs through 128 games. This year he is batting 4th behind the "Doubles Machine Batting Queen" Billy Butler. Hosmer is not in most experts top 10 for first basemen, but he easily should be. I’m not saying he will match Pujols or Cabrera numbers this year, but he will certainly come close. He also stole 11 bases last year, which doesn’t sound that impressive, but when compared to all other first basemen, he looks like Ricky Henderson. If you focused your draft on other positions first, Hosmer is a great middle-to-late round pick when 10 other first baseman have been taken already.Player Profile: http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=543333#gameType='R'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: .288 AVG, 81 R, 25 HR, 91 RBI, 10 SB
Where Great Minds Think Alike
Ike Davis- Although having only played 36 games last year due to injury, Ike Davis has demonstrated in the last 2 years why the New York Mets drafted him in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. A rookie season of 19 homruns, 71 RBI and 73 runs should satisfy any general manager's expectation of a highly touted prospect. His .264 average, however, was a little unsettling considering his amazing ability to smash pitchers in the minors. But last year's short season truly demonstrated his ability to excel in the show. Batting a strong .302, with 7 homeruns, 25 RBI and 20 runs through the first quarter put his name amongst the top ten in the league at the time. And we believe that he can easily be amongst the top ten first basemen this year. This is one guy who everyone will overlook so if you trust in the Ike then wait him out for a while and draft him when the time is right.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=477195#gameType='R'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: .284 AVG, 84 R, 26 HR, 90 RBI, 2 SB
I think with Trumbo, mtaness is forgetting the fact that he is going to suffer because there is a lack of AB's for him. With Pujol's at first, Abreu, Wells, Hunter, Bourjos, Trout in the OF and Morales DHing where are you going to get some at-bats? Wells, Hunter and Abreu all have big contracts so they are likely to play and not waste away on the bench for at least the first half of the season. Agree Hosmer is a studpiece and ike davis might be the some great value in the late rounds
ReplyDeleteWhere are the lack of at-bats for Trumbo? He's switching over to third base to replace Callaspo, just like the guy says up top. Abreu, Wells, and Hunter are all outfielders so they will not be playing third base. Morales, if anyone, would take ABs away but not until the team trust his health to field. But I honestly believe that the outfield will be Abreu Hunter and Bourjos with Wells on the bench, regardless of his contract, cuz the team hates him and is still considering whether hes going to start for them. Contract means shit if your batting .215, and hes not getting moved to third base so nothing stands in the way of Trumbo killin it this year.
ReplyDeletethis is a guy with no experience at third base in the minors or majors, plus fangraphs rated Callaspo UZR 7.6 at third last year, tough to take a job away from defense like that and its not like he didn't hit at all
ReplyDeleteCompare their stats in offense n ull see that in comparison callaspo is a joke
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