Time to shine baseball

I don't see him playing 2nd anymore is the issue but I'd definitely take him two if I knew he would be; they only moved him to make room for Donaldson. Coincidentally, that's when his numbers took a shit; otherwise, he would have destroyed Betts total points if it wasn't for his last 2 months. He'll be back at 3rd full time. Unfortunately, 3rd is so stacked right now that it's not a huge drop off in production between like 7 guys.

To me, the only lock in Baseball right now is Trout and you can pencil him in for the same numbers every year. Otherwise, you're banking on potential but even that has a chance to go south (ie; Correa among others). Betts could easily revert back to his 2017 (and I don't expect another year like he had last year; but he still should be good). It's REALLY hard to hit .340 every year. I wouldn't trade up just to draft Betts

Although SS is pretty stacked right now as well; I would probably lean towards Lindor mainly because he's gonna provide you more SB's along with the potential to .300/30. Like Odell said, I don't think we've seen the best of Bregman yet either but 3b is so damn stacked. Ignoring Ramirez/Bregman; there's Bryant, Arenado, Rendon, Vlad Jr, Devers, not to mention Machado will end up there as well eventually. Chapman and Suarez are also solid bats if you miss out on any of the other 7.

I would consider leaning towards Acuna at 5 in my opinion; you're getting the potential of a .300/30+/25+ to fill out all every stat. Trout/Betts/Ramirez/Lindor/Acuna are pretty much the only 5 players in Baseball that have that shot at .300/30+/25+. Bregman and everyone else; you're going to be losing out on a bunch of SB's.

This post was edited by Schwarber on Feb 4 2019 09:10am

Trout for sure.

Think they did some calculations of his flyballs and he probably hits 50hr's if he plays half of his games at CBP

Thanks all

seems like Trout is the consensus, but still would take Betts #1. He leads batters in three year average, was top bat in 16 and 18 and only 12th iirc in 17. (this is H2H points) Plus he is my favorite player. One is going first most likely so the other will be available.

I think Lindor/Bregman at 5 will be a tough decision for me if i have to make it. Bregman probably has a higher ceiling, but Lindor had more surety and will remain SS. Most rankings/drafts i have seen have Lindor 1 spot above Bregman but idk
I like Acuna a lot, but he is still real young hence less certain than the others. I could possibly drop back to 7 and take whoever is left of the 5 i mentioned and Acuna/Harper.

Looking at mock dynasty drafts my 2nd and 3rd round picks will be difficult. We only keep 6 and i prefer to have my top keepers be bats as pitchers are more of an injury risk. I tend to keep 5/1 but sometimes 2 pitchers if i have to so i will prob spend my top 3 picks on bats and grab 1 pitcher between 4-6. then my 2nd at 7 or 8

I would say Bregman over Lindor. But Im not a big fan of Lindors power. I just dont believe hes a 25 or 30hr hitter even though Ive been wrong.

As for Betts/Trout/Ramirez. I think Ramirez has the best potential based on being 2b vs OF, but I think Betts/Trout are the safest 2 picks.

And if you like Betts that much, def go for that, but dont let him know your hunting Betts. He might think you want Trout or something.

ty. i remember as a prospect Lindor was regarded as glove first, i didn't see this production coming. The guy at 1 knows i want Betts, that's the problem with being in leagues year after year with the same people. Baseball prospectus just released PECOTA so i will see what they think once i have time to download the spreadsheet and make a formula based on our league scoring.