Brian Giles or Ryan Zimmerman?

[Rob]

I'm in a Yahoo league right now where the stats are R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG, and OBP. Don't ask me why that's what they are, but that's it.

 

Right now I've got Miguel Cabrera manning the hot corner for me, but with his multi-positional eligibility I could stick him in the OF.

 

And as it just so happens Zimmerman is hiding at the bottom of the waiver wire.

 

Don't get me wrong, I love Brian Giles. But his doubles power in PETCO isn't going to show up very well. So I guess what I'm wondering is if Zimmerman's limited playing time in the ML so far is still a relatively good approximation of his actual level of play through an entire season.

 

Thoughts?

[patcub]

There is no way I would drop Giles for Zimmerman. The Nationals park is just as bad if not worse for power stats, and Giles has more power to begin with. Also, in a league that counts OBP Giles is worth a good amount, Zimmerman won't get on base as much as Giles. Giles also is in a better spot in the order for rbi's and runs. And remember, Zimmerman is still just a rookie who is starting mostly for his glove in Robinson's eyes.

 

However, while I feel Giles is way better than Zimmerman, he could be a pretty good bech player if you have someone else worth dropping.

[Rob]

There is no way I would drop Giles for Zimmerman. The Nationals park is just as bad if not worse for power stats, and Giles has more power to begin with. Also, in a league that counts OBP Giles is worth a good amount, Zimmerman won't get on base as much as Giles. Giles also is in a better spot in the order for rbi's and runs. And remember, Zimmerman is still just a rookie who is starting mostly for his glove in Robinson's eyes.

 

However, while I feel Giles is way better than Zimmerman, he could be a pretty good bech player if you have someone else worth dropping.

 

I've only got the one bench slot, and Giles is sitting in it.

 

And it's pretty necessary for me to that bench spot going towards outfield use, because I've got Barry Bonds in left field. I'm gonna definately be needing that space to cover for his numerous days off.

[BigbadB]

Giles will play about 15 games in wonderful Coors Field, also. :wink:

[Roast]

Giles will play about 15 games in wonderful Coors Field, also. :wink:

 

Exactly

 

Giles > Zimmerman, and besides, he wont be playing all 162 in Petco.

[BigbadB]

If OBP is one of your scoring options, Giles>>>>>>>>Zimmerman.