Stallion
Tree Young
I'm pretty happy with my keepers that I have available. A big reason why I didn't 4peat was whiffing terribly on some of my keepers last year (Alex Wood and Mesoraco, even Trout disappointed based on what I paid). This year, I'm pretty stoked with what I've got available
Introducing.....STALLION'S KEEPERS (subject to change)
The List
Tier 1: 100% being kept (Last Year / Projected)
1. Carlos Correa - $17 ($0 / $34) - My teams namesake isn't going anywhere for as long as I can hold him. I stashed him for a month for good reason
2. Nolan Arenado - $17 ($9 / $34) - I hit on DeGrom as a keeper, managing to get Arenado in return after his breakout. A top 12 player this year.
3. Mookie Betts - $15 ($8 / $30) - Just kept getting better as the year went on. Another elite player I get in the teens.
4. Miguel Sano - $9.5 ($0 / $19) - I gifted ButteredToast Todd Frazier on a platter, so only fair that he gifted me Sano. Thanks man.
Tier 2: I'll probably keep them, but fuck they're expensive (Last year / Projected)
5. Mike Trout - $69 ($69 / $52) - He's probably a bit of a surprise to be here. To be honest, a big reason why I lost last year was that unlike in other years (where it totally paid off because of his performance), this was the first year that the exorbitant amount I paid for Trout could be considered an overpay, due to the sharp decline in steals. He's made a comment that he's going to look to run how he used to this season, a development that would make him well worth the $69. Not having to get into a bidding war to get him back would be very nice. A lack of other ideal options for keepers makes the decision to keep Trout a more appealing one.
Tier 3: Upside (Last year / Projected)
6. Lance McCullers - $4 ($0 / $8) - I've been burnt by keeping pitchers before. Out of all my starters though, McCullers has the best combination of elite upside and value (David Price would set me back $30), plus I don't have very many other position players that I feel are keeper worthy.
Total Spent: $128 ($132 remaining).
Other Players to consider
7. Travis D'Arnaud - $4 - Could be a top 5 player at the hardest position to fill. After the Mesoraco experience from last year though, and the injury prone nature of the position, that puts me off the idea quite a bit.
8. David Price - $30 - Depending on how many elite pitchers are kept, Price is definitely worth considering. I've always historically found lots of value for pitching later in drafts though. Also, maybe ButteredToast will trade me a fortune for a beloved Red Sox player y/n?
9. Andrew McCutchen - $49 - Great player, but not really worth $49 anymore.
10. Jake Odorizzi - $4 - Same reasoning as McCullers, just less upside in my eyes.
11. Steven Matz - $1 - See McCullers, but cheaper.
12. Any of the 5 elite pitching prospects that I stashed (Giolitto, Reyes, Urias, Glasnow, Berrios) - $1 - I did it in case one of them decides to have a breakout spring training. Getting the next Jose Fernandez for essentially nothing is a possibility that I'm definitely open to.
13. Francisco Lindor - $4 - Forgot about wriiting about him completely. Definitely a strong contender due to being young, at a premium position and with loads of upside.
Introducing.....STALLION'S KEEPERS (subject to change)
The List
Tier 1: 100% being kept (Last Year / Projected)
1. Carlos Correa - $17 ($0 / $34) - My teams namesake isn't going anywhere for as long as I can hold him. I stashed him for a month for good reason
2. Nolan Arenado - $17 ($9 / $34) - I hit on DeGrom as a keeper, managing to get Arenado in return after his breakout. A top 12 player this year.
3. Mookie Betts - $15 ($8 / $30) - Just kept getting better as the year went on. Another elite player I get in the teens.
4. Miguel Sano - $9.5 ($0 / $19) - I gifted ButteredToast Todd Frazier on a platter, so only fair that he gifted me Sano. Thanks man.
Tier 2: I'll probably keep them, but fuck they're expensive (Last year / Projected)
5. Mike Trout - $69 ($69 / $52) - He's probably a bit of a surprise to be here. To be honest, a big reason why I lost last year was that unlike in other years (where it totally paid off because of his performance), this was the first year that the exorbitant amount I paid for Trout could be considered an overpay, due to the sharp decline in steals. He's made a comment that he's going to look to run how he used to this season, a development that would make him well worth the $69. Not having to get into a bidding war to get him back would be very nice. A lack of other ideal options for keepers makes the decision to keep Trout a more appealing one.
Tier 3: Upside (Last year / Projected)
6. Lance McCullers - $4 ($0 / $8) - I've been burnt by keeping pitchers before. Out of all my starters though, McCullers has the best combination of elite upside and value (David Price would set me back $30), plus I don't have very many other position players that I feel are keeper worthy.
Total Spent: $128 ($132 remaining).
Other Players to consider
7. Travis D'Arnaud - $4 - Could be a top 5 player at the hardest position to fill. After the Mesoraco experience from last year though, and the injury prone nature of the position, that puts me off the idea quite a bit.
8. David Price - $30 - Depending on how many elite pitchers are kept, Price is definitely worth considering. I've always historically found lots of value for pitching later in drafts though. Also, maybe ButteredToast will trade me a fortune for a beloved Red Sox player y/n?
9. Andrew McCutchen - $49 - Great player, but not really worth $49 anymore.
10. Jake Odorizzi - $4 - Same reasoning as McCullers, just less upside in my eyes.
11. Steven Matz - $1 - See McCullers, but cheaper.
12. Any of the 5 elite pitching prospects that I stashed (Giolitto, Reyes, Urias, Glasnow, Berrios) - $1 - I did it in case one of them decides to have a breakout spring training. Getting the next Jose Fernandez for essentially nothing is a possibility that I'm definitely open to.
13. Francisco Lindor - $4 - Forgot about wriiting about him completely. Definitely a strong contender due to being young, at a premium position and with loads of upside.
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