Mtaness' Monsters
Dee Gordon-
Speed speed speed speed and speed. No,
Juan Pierre and Dee Gordon are not related. But you could very well make the claim that Dee
Gordon is a younger version of Pierre: a 3 tool guy, unfortunately, but perfect
for most teams who are desperate for steals and runs, as he may top the entire
league in both categories. How fast is he? Try ‘24 stolen bases and 34 runs in
56 games’ fast. This is probably the fastest guy in the league, but also the
smallest, weighing in at a measly 150 lbs.- so don’t expect more than 1 inside
the park homerun. A .300 average is not out of the question, as he proved last
season, as he makes up a great deal of it running out many groundballs for infield
base hits. Thus, if you are drafting Gordon just know what to expect, as he is
not going to satisfy you with anything other than his quick feet.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=543829#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: .297 AVG, 101 R, 1 HR, 38 RBI,
68 SB
Jed Lowrie- This may seem like a long shot,
but seeing as how this position lacks power, Jed Lowrie’s powerful Boom Stick
is a great candidate to shine in what should be its first full season in
Houston. “What Boom Stick?!” I know that Lowrie is not seen as a powerful
batter, but this stems from the fact that over his first 2 years, totaling 113
games, Lowrie only hit 4 homeruns. However, in his previous 2 seasons, 143
total games, Lowrie rocketed 15 over the fence in Fenway. This year Lowrie
turns 28, moves from splitting time in Boston to being a full-time starter in
Houston, and still hits in a hitter friendly park where the pressure of playing
in Boston is gone. You cannot expect much from his contact; however I do
predict a slight increase due to the fact that he should play a full year, and
with much less pressure surrounding him. Wait him out, as nobody will have him
on their radar.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=476704#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Bmac's Picks
Jhonny Peralta- Peralta is turning 30 this year and is
right in the middle of his prime. You aren’t going to get speed with Peralta
like most other shortstops, but, unlike the rest, you will get a great
hitter with a lot of power. Among shortstops last year, Peralta was 3rd
in the league in average and 4th in the league in homeruns and runs
batted in. Peralta is not in most analysts top 12 shortstops, but he should be
in the top 5-10 quite easily. Thus, adjust your draft as he is the most reliable shortstop to take later on
Zack Cozart- Zack only got to play in 11 games for the Reds
last year, but in those games he hit .324 demonstrating the ability to hit at
the major league level. Zack is going to start the season at shortstop for the
Reds and is projected to hit 7th in the order. He is now coming into
his prime, and will turn 27 this year. He is coming up late, but has developed
well recently so don’t be surprised if he’s in the running for rookie of the
year midway through the season. If you are in a deep league or an NL only
league, then Zack could be a great sleeper, but most experts have him ranked around
20th for shortstops. However I would have him in the top 15, with
potential for more, making him a suitable candidate for mixed leagues and
shallower drafts as well.
Projections:
283 AVG, 65 R, 10 HR, 62 RBI, 11 SB
Jed Lowrie- This may seem like a long shot,
but seeing as how this position lacks power, Jed Lowrie’s powerful Boom Stick
is a great candidate to shine in what should be its first full season in
Houston. “What Boom Stick?!” I know that Lowrie is not seen as a powerful
batter, but this stems from the fact that over his first 2 years, totaling 113
games, Lowrie only hit 4 homeruns. However, in his previous 2 seasons, 143
total games, Lowrie rocketed 15 over the fence in Fenway. This year Lowrie
turns 28, moves from splitting time in Boston to being a full-time starter in
Houston, and still hits in a hitter friendly park where the pressure of playing
in Boston is gone. You cannot expect much from his contact; however I do
predict a slight increase due to the fact that he should play a full year, and
with much less pressure surrounding him. Wait him out, as nobody will have him
on their radar. Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=476704#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: .270 AVG, 68 R, 17 HR, 69 RBI,
2 SB
Jhonny Peralta- Peralta is turning 30 this year and is
right in the middle of his prime. You aren’t going to get speed with Peralta
like most other shortstops, but, unlike the rest, you will get a great
hitter with a lot of power. Among shortstops last year, Peralta was 3rd
in the league in average and 4th in the league in homeruns and runs
batted in. Peralta is not in most analysts top 12 shortstops, but he should be
in the top 5-10 quite easily. Thus, adjust your draft as he is the most reliable shortstop to take later on
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=425509#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
Projections: 282 AVG, 70 R, 21 HR, 84 RBI, 1 SB
Zack Cozart- Zack only got to play in 11 games for the Reds
last year, but in those games he hit .324 demonstrating the ability to hit at
the major league level. Zack is going to start the season at shortstop for the
Reds and is projected to hit 7th in the order. He is now coming into
his prime, and will turn 27 this year. He is coming up late, but has developed
well recently so don’t be surprised if he’s in the running for rookie of the
year midway through the season. If you are in a deep league or an NL only
league, then Zack could be a great sleeper, but most experts have him ranked around
20th for shortstops. However I would have him in the top 15, with
potential for more, making him a suitable candidate for mixed leagues and
shallower drafts as well.
Player Profile: http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=446359#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012
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