Comments on RotoSavants.com: Rotosavants' Top 100(+2) for 2010: Part 3

No worries, bro. Didn't take offense. Just continu...

2009-11-10T09:29:30.311-05:00

No worries, bro. Didn't take offense. Just continuing the discussion/debate. =)

I think it's quite interesting to see who didn't make it. This is actually why I don't make strict, number-order lists when I go into my own drafts: these are very comparable guys. For what it's worth, I do still think Rollins is a top SS. Just not as top as some other SS options, and other hitters. And I think were I to redo some of my picks, I'd probably put Sabathia up there, instead of Hallady.

My ranks are always changing; to use Joe Maddon's term, they're "slightly amorphous." =)

Kevin: I was by no means saying the top 100 you gu...

2009-11-09T22:45:32.884-05:00

Kevin: I was by no means saying the top 100 you guys provide is "wrong" in any way. I know each one of us has preferences, and different guidelines to look at players with. Honestly, I can agree with you on almost everything you said. I was just saying I was surprised to have not seen some of those names. Some of those players have put up comparable or superior numbers than the ones that DID make the cut. But I was quite aware that most of the names I listed were older veterans, or have not shown consistency. Some people would probably argue that Rollins is still a top SS, or that Sabathia had the best numbers overall, or something like that. Just trying to get a discussion on it, is all.

Mark, I agree that our top 100 isn't perfect by a...

2009-11-09T14:05:23.509-05:00

Mark,

I agree that our top 100 isn't perfect by any means. And you can see our obvious bias for young, up-and-coming hitters. Though all are certainly valuable, here are some of my personal reasons why I didn't choose some of the players you list.

The fact that Sabathia isn't up there IS a bit shocking. But I'm scared of his consistently high IP and pitch counts. He's young and can take it, and he'll probably be fine for years to come, but look at what happened to Kerry Wood and Mark Prior. Just saying.

As for Rollins, he's "old" compared to some of the other guys, and I like upside. Plus, I tend to undervalue him because so many people overvalue him and assume he'll put up a 30+ HR season with 40 SB (not gonna happen).

Bay was a top-30 player in points leagues last year. But if he doesn't end up back in Boston, I think his value takes a hit.

Jeter is older, and until 2009 he was on a slow but steady decline. Abreu has to maintain his high SB total to have super value, and he's getting up there in age.

I think Morneau and Pedroia are overvalued. But they're still worthy of a pick in the 30s.

Cano seems to have blossomed, and he could certainly be included. I like Aaron Hill, but Cano could do just as well in 2010, with a better AVG.

I don't care WHAT you guys say, I'm keeping David ...

2009-11-08T00:07:48.885-05:00

I don't care WHAT you guys say, I'm keeping David Wright!!!! (I have to have confidence in him - he's my franchise)

I don't think I'll nitpick on who goes where. Obviously, it's you guys kinda choosing a player one by one, taking turns if you will. Each person has a preference, of course. I have a good feeling who will be included in the next bunch... But I also seriously am surprised that some of these names got beat out in the last batch. I love each of the players 30-36 (except maybe Dunn), but I don't know if they're much better than a few of the following: Dustin Pedroia, Jimmy Rollins, Morneau, Bay, Manny, and the Yankee combos of Jeter, Abreu, and Cano. Granted, I don't really like any of them, but some of those players I think deserve higher than 40. That's not even mentioning some of the pitchers that are coming next (I really thought Sabathia or Carpenter might have even made the top 40), but I know usually, in most Fantasy formats, pitchers are not considered as valuable. Just some thoughts.