RW3R Post Draft Rankings

14. Jew T
Batting – Jew has maybe 3-4 guys that are going to be on a major league roster by spring training. He is currently a lock to lose 4 hitting categories with OPS being up in the air. Bryant, Soler, Correa, Buxton and Baez are can’t miss prospects and I like what Peterson brings to the table. It’s going to be ugly this year though.

Pitching – He should be able to be more competitive here, with enough players to meet his innings limit. Guys like Bradley, Stroman and Wheeler have decent upside, and the youngsters in the minors have talent, but not like his hitting prospects.

Outlook – This is going to be another ugly year for Jew. It’s obvious that his game plan is to acquire young talent and build that way. Next year he will have a lot to look forward to but he is still a few years away from competing.

Suggestions – In this league you can go from worst to first very quickly. Keep the “can’t miss” prospects and begin adding good players around them. Jew could be in the hunt as early as next year if he goes this route.

13. Wiseguy
Batting – There’s some solid speed on this team with Altuve and Brantley. Crawford could swipe 20 bags. Joey Bats and Prince should provide solid pop, but week in and week out, he could struggle on offense. Not a bad offense, just not as good as the teams ranked ahead.

Pitching – I don’t see an ace on the team, although I do like Teheran. Hamels could definitely be that guy, we’ll see. Chapman is obviously a stud. One of the remaining SP will need to step up and he can definitely play the matchups each week and be competitive.

Outlook – I think the team has some nice pieces, but week to week he’s going to need some luck to make the playoffs.

Suggestions – I’d look to see where he stands in a month. If he’s out of the hunt, maybe begin trying to acquire picks and upgraded keepers. A lack of early draft picks really hurt his chances this year. With so many good teams in this league, that’s probably the best route to take.

12. Rick
Batting – Rick has some nice pieces on offense but no real elite player (yet). Springer could very well be that guy. I love Cespedes in Detroit’s offense and think he will outplay his current projections. Wieters will have a bounce back campaign and be one of the best fantasy catchers. The bench is very thin, and I think he’s going to be a hot and cold team week to week.

Pitching – Tons of upside here, but there are concerns. Tanaka dominated last season. Will he be healthy or ultimately opt for TJ? How will Wainwright look? Do we really know who Pineda is? Lester was a great addition and he’s got a couple of nice relievers. Rick could have one of the better staffs if things go his way.

Outlook – I see a boom or bust team. With so many question marks I’m ranking him low right now, but if things work out he’s a team that could be fighting for the 6th playoff spot.

Suggestions – The offense needs some help. Maybe deal one of those starters if they get hot.


11. G$
Batting – Nice group of speedsters here. Hamilton, Dyson, Stubbs and Pagan are enough to win steals most weeks, plus I think Puig swipes 20+ bags. Krush Davis, Puig and Nelly Cruz supply most of the pop. The IF is pretty meh but the bench has some guys with upside.

Pitching – Cueto is the horse that will carry this staff. Wood is more of a number 3 guy and I am not a big fan of Weaver, but I did like the pickup of Kennedy and Tillman. Three locked in closers always help, led by Holland who is right there with Chapman as the best at the position. He should be competitive in the pitching categories each week.

Outlook - There are enough pieces here to field for a competitive team. I don’t think we can expect Cruz to drop 40 bombs again, and Davis really needs to play like he did 2 years ago. Puig will be a star, and the pitching is good enough to win 5 categories any given week.

Suggestions – Play the first couple of months out and see what happens. You have a good coreand quality pieces to keep you hanging around. Maybe focus on winning runs and steals every week and build on that. Same with saves. Be a team that can win those categories no matter what and tweak the rest of your lineup from there.

10. VKC
Batting – I see a team without an alpha, but a bunch of solid guys. I love Dozier, Arenado and Gomes in that IF. I think Trumbo will hit 30 bombs this year. Freeman won’t hit a bunch of home runs but is a good RBI and run guy, although his lineup is weak. Some decent speed guys on this team too.

Pitching – Harvey, Fernandez, Kluber…..Cliff Lee as your 6th starter…three closers…oh my. I love the pitching, that’s all I will say.

Outlook – This team reminds me of mine going into last year, because it essentially is. I count 6 players that I had. I also ranked myself 10th I believe and finished a half a game out of the playoffs. If Tanaka had not been hurt, I would have been a lock. I see this team being very similar. The talent is there. If his guys do what they are projected to do, he will be there fighting in the last week of the season.

Suggestions – Teams will need starting pitching. Use what you have to upgrade your offense. You need more pop and have the resources to get it.


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