Yes, another rate my team thread.

[ChiCubsFan]

18 Team, H2H league.

 

Categories: R, 1B, 2B, 3B, HR, RBI, SB, AVG, OBP, IP, W, L, CG, SHO, SV, K, HLD, ERA, WHIP, K/9

 

Biggest thing about this league is that there's a 50 IP minimum for each week. And with 18 teams out there, that's gonna be tough for some teams to do. Anyways, here's my team:

 

C-Brian McCann

1B-Justin Morneau

2B-Robinson Cano

SS-Stephen Drew

3B-Joe Crede

OF-Austin Kearns

OF-Matt Murton

OF-Chris Duncan (1B)

Util-Jason Giambi

Bench-David DeJesus (OF)

Bench-Kevin Youkilis (1B, 3B, OF)

Bench-Reed Johnson (OF)

Bench-Akinori Iwamura (3B)

 

SP-Johan Santana

SP-Daisuke Matsuzaka

SP-Rich Harden

SP-Rich Hill

RP-Mike Gonzalez

RP-Rafael Soriano

P-David Weathers

P-Anthony Reyes

P-Gil Meche

DL-Luis Ayala

 

I put Ayala to the DL so I have an empty spot. I only have 6 starters so I'm thinking of adding another SP or two so that I can ensure that I'll reach 50 innings each week. I obviously decided to punt saves and steals. It was such a big league and there are plenty of categories so I thought it was the best idea. Anyways, what are the thoughts of the team. I think I did decent. Maybe I drafted too much SP early, but I think I'll dominate pitching every week. That's not a bad staff for a regular 12 team leauge, so just imagine how good it could be in an 18 team league.

 

Some SP on the waiver wire are Ricky Nolasco, Juan Cruz (is he even starting?), Matt Morris, Tom Gorzalanny, Eric Milton, Tomo Ohka, Paul Byrd, Horacio Ramirez, Tony Armas, Jeff Weaver, Randy Wolf, and Matt Garza (starting the year in AAA). So yeah...not much.

[Mark_R]

That is possibly the stupidest rule I've ever heard of.

[SouthSideRyan]

That's a really really good team.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

For an 18 team league, you have a VERY good team. I like the Drew pick up at SS. I have him in two leagues, and I'm hoping he busts out this year. My buddy is a huge DBacks fan. He keeps telling me to draft Conor Jackson and Drew if they're available mid to late rounds. I have so far simply because they were there, not on his recommendation. I'm expecting big things from those two though.

[ChiCubsFan]

For an 18 team league, you have a VERY good team. I like the Drew pick up at SS. I have him in two leagues, and I'm hoping he busts out this year. My buddy is a huge DBacks fan. He keeps telling me to draft Conor Jackson and Drew if they're available mid to late rounds. I have so far simply because they were there, not on his recommendation. I'm expecting big things from those two though.

 

Yeah, I was about to take Conor Jackson too, but he went the pick right before I was going to take him. It was more to use as trade bait at some point because I already had Giambi and Morneau. I'm hoping Drew just puts up decent numbers. The OBP on my team is sick. The only weak link in that category is Joe Crede. Stupid White Sox players!

[ChiCubsFan]

Any idea on which of those FA to pick up?