I already took a look at the Yahoo! rankings to find some good values. Now, let's turn our attention to the ESPN rankings. My impression is that most ESPN leagues consist of ten teams, so I'll go on that assumption when suggesting in which round to target players. Here are the hitters who stand out as good values with their Fantasy Baseball Strategist ranking and their ESPN ranking:
Prince Fielder (FBS: 13; ESPN: 19) - This may be nit-picking, but it's worth mentioning. If you can get Fielder mid-to-late second round, you should feel fortunate.
Russell Martin (FBS: 21; ESPN: 56) - My #21 ranking is too high, by the way. It's based purely on projected stats and adjustments for position scarcity. Don't draft him that high. But #56? Target Martin in the fifth round for a great value.
Corey Hart (FBS: 33; ESPN: 73) - Even after ESPN's own Matthew Berry raved about Hart, they still only managed to rank him 73rd. Lucky us. Grab him in the sixth round.
Chris Young (FBS: 49; ESPN: 94) - Dear Baby Jesus: Please let Chris Young fall to the ninth round. That is all. Thank you.
Andruw Jones (FBS: 86; ESPN: 137) - I don't understand how they can have him projected to hit 40 homers and drive in 123 runs, but be ranked 137th, 14 spots behind Mike Lowell. You'll probably need to grab him in the 11th or 12th round since most people won't be as dumb as whoever placed him in that spot.
Jeremy Hermida (FBS: 98; ESPN: 206) - Sorry to bother you again, Baby Jesus. Just one more thing. Hermida in the 17th or 18th round. OK, that is all. Good luck with the whole savior thing.
Kelly Johnson (FBS: 118; ESPN: 233) - If you think no one else noticed that Johnson is ranked way too low, you may be able to wait until the last round, but I wouldn't take my chances. I'd grab him in the 18th or 19th round.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Value Hunting in the ESPN Rankings - Hitters
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