Ramon Hernandez

[Butterscup1679666578]

What do you guys think of him? I was considering an upgrade, but then I realized his .290/12/58 was all done in just 369 at bats. I know he's in Baltimore, and they have Lopez as well. Will Lopez be DH or what is the situation there? Will he be a solid fantasy catcher this year or should I look for an upgrade?

[rocket]

Catchers aren't all that important, he's good enough.

 

I think he'll be catching while Javy DH's, or some games it will be the reverse.

[rawaction]

Keep Hernandez. He will surpass those ABs with the ability to DH in the AL. He will most likely be more productive in a more hitter friendly home park (and division). Hernandez will be the primary catcher, with Lopez spelling him on occassions. I would guess Hernandez would catch about 100-110 games and DH another 30-40.

[EightyTwo]

He was also injured and on the DL a couple times last year, which lead to a decrease in at bats.

[Diffusion]

I like Hernandez's chance of a good year.

[katway]

I expect his power numbers to be up in hitter friendly Camden yards.

[ThePenguin11]

Keep an eye on Willingham and Johjima this year. You might even be able to grab one off the wire. I drafted both and am pretty sure one is going to have a surprising season, if not both. Willingham parked a couple today and has the ability to go yard 25-30 times. Johjima has averaged as many in Japan, but most expect him to do less in the US. I realize the pitching is better overall here, but in light of their WBC success, I think we can give them a little more credit now. Johjima put up very big numbers, albeit against inferior pitching, but he did it in very short seasons.

 

So, in summation, yes I do like Hernandez. But if you're not sure and want to back him up for cheap, grab one of these two.

[nilodnayr]

Keep an eye on Willingham and Johjima this year. You might even be able to grab one off the wire. I drafted both and am pretty sure one is going to have a surprising season, if not both. Willingham parked a couple today and has the ability to go yard 25-30 times. Johjima has averaged as many in Japan, but most expect him to do less in the US. I realize the pitching is better overall here, but in light of their WBC success, I think we can give them a little more credit now. Johjima put up very big numbers, albeit against inferior pitching, but he did it in very short seasons.

 

So, in summation, yes I do like Hernandez. But if you're not sure and want to back him up for cheap, grab one of these two.

 

God, I wish I was in your league...Johjima went in the 11th and Willingham in the 14th in my league. So I picked up Hernandez in the 15th, and very upset that I missed out on Willingham.

[BigbadB]

Hernandez will do better than Willingham, IMO.

[nilodnayr]

Hernandez will do better than Willingham, IMO.

 

For this year yes, but I was hoping to get Willingham to keep. Actually, I think I kinda lucked out, I pretty happy with Hernandez.