re: RW3R Post Draft Rankings

4. Chat
Batting – I really like the blend of pop and speed. Moss will approach 30 HRs. Donaldson could go the F off in Toronto. Desmond provides a lot of pop from the SS position and Posey is no scrub, Dee Gordon – Ahhhh, I regret not keeping him because he will win you steals each week and should have a lot of runs…and then you team him with Ellsbury. Not the best offense in the league, but it’s really good.

Pitching – Love the trio of Sherzer, Price and Cobb. The other SPs are solid too. I count 3 closers as well. This is one of the top pitching staffs in the league.

Outlook – Chat has a team set up to contend. I’d be surprised if he missed the playoffs.

Suggestions – Maybe try to add another utility bat or two. Other than that, you’re good.

3. Will
Batting – Trout is the best offensive player in the league. Abreau isn’t far behind him. Those two guys will carry the offense. Machado is solid and I think Martin could be a top 40 player this year. Sucks losing Profar already but the offense won’t miss him much. Heyward – it’s now or never. That lineup he’s in will give him opportunities.

Pitching – Samardzija is the ace – that was a solid get in the draft. Gio Gonzales is a low-end #2 with #1 upside. I like the depth with Miller, Hutchison (breakout year) and Archer. Two closers are on the roster led by Kimbrell. Soria could take Nathan’s job too.

Outlook – Last year Will wasn’t expected to make it as far as he did. This year he’s locked in as a title contender.

Suggestions – Try adding a top-end starter. If not, you’re still set.

2. Clams
Batting – Rizzo, McCutchen, Cargo…that’s a great big 3. Lucroy is one of the better fantasy catchers and I like Castro this year. If Cargo is healthy, you should have some good speed. The offense is pretty balanced.

Pitching – Kershaw, Strasburg – the best duo hands down. Ventura will beast this year. Two closers on the squad. The pitching is top notch.

Outlook – Title contender for sure.

Suggestions – Maybe try adding some pop.

1.Earl
Batting – Stanton, Goldschmidt, Gomez, Miggy, Rendon….all on one team. Unfair. I think you are pretty top heavy but you did a decent job filling holes around them. Gallo and Russell are waiting for their turn. Well done.

Pitching – Yu is the ace of the staff. There are some concerns with his health. Right now, he’s a top 5 SP. I like Gray and Arietta too. Gausman and Odorizzi could break out. With 3 closers, this is a really solid pitching staff.

Outlook – Right now, Earl has to be the team to beat. I don’t think he is a slam dunk to repeat, but he starts the year up top.

Suggestions - None