2010 Keepers

[bukie]

Dropped Ichiro, Cruz, Vazquez and Wolf (along with Lannan, Bourn and Lowrie). Really came up short on the points limit, but had a ton of exempt players.

[bukie]

I just dropped the #1, #2, #3 & #4 rated starting pitchers (currently available for draft) based on the projections. I also dropped the #2 and #4 hitters. And the #1 and #6 relief pitchers.

 

How on earth was I not better last year?

And the answer here is: you beat everybody except me.

[shnsajax]

I just dropped the #1, #2, #3 & #4 rated starting pitchers (currently available for draft) based on the projections. I also dropped the #2 and #4 hitters. And the #1 and #6 relief pitchers.

 

How on earth was I not better last year?

 

So who should I draft?

[Guest]

I just dropped the #1, #2, #3 & #4 rated starting pitchers (currently available for draft) based on the projections. I also dropped the #2 and #4 hitters. And the #1 and #6 relief pitchers.

 

How on earth was I not better last year?

 

So who should I draft?

Neifi.

[shnsajax]

I just dropped the #1, #2, #3 & #4 rated starting pitchers (currently available for draft) based on the projections. I also dropped the #2 and #4 hitters. And the #1 and #6 relief pitchers.

 

How on earth was I not better last year?

 

So who should I draft?

Neifi.

 

Good point, how many positions is he eligible for? :-)

[bukie]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

[NCCubFan]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

And I believe that includes designating your minor leaguers as keepers in addition to the 10 major leaguers.

[Guest]

I know we've had cases like this before, but I forget the ruling.

 

Clement had 203 AB's in 2008, so he normally wouldn't qualify as an end-of-year minor league player. But he never came to the majors in 2009, so he certainly ended the season as a minor leaguer.

 

Does he have to use up a roster spot as a keeper, or can he be stowed in the minors?

[NCCubFan]

My recollection is that he'd have to be on your major league roster for now (since he's lost minor league eligibility in the past), but that you could move him back to your minor league roster when the season begins if he's sent down to start the season in real baseball. I'm not positive, though.

[Quakers]

My recollection is that he'd have to be on your major league roster for now (since he's lost minor league eligibility in the past), but that you could move him back to your minor league roster when the season begins if he's sent down to start the season in real baseball. I'm not positive, though.

 

I believe NC is correct. Since he passed the 200 AB limit, he needs to be on your major league roster until the season starts. Then if he is in the minors, you can move him there.

Edited February 8, 2010 by Quakers

[Guest]

They are correct Tim.

[roadster]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

 

Hello, all. I just took over one of the bad teams over the last couple of years. I played a few years ago with Tim, Juan, Raw, et al in the NSBB keeper league (which is still going on) but most of the principals ditched.

 

I am working on getting the roster legal before the 15th so give me time to review the mess I inherited.

[Guest]

A quick reminder to everyone that when I pare down my roster next week, unless I've made some trades, I'll be cutting loose some pretty good talent that is either cheap (not many points) or exempt. I'll work with anyone on trades for minor leaguers or draft picks. I'd rather get something than nothing.

 

If I clean up my roster today, my keeper list would be:

 

C- Geovany Soto

1b-

2b-

3b- Ian Stewart

SS- Alexei Ramirez

OF- Jacoby Ellsbury

OF-

OF-

U-

 

SP- Johan Santana

SP- Roy Oswalt

SP- Brandon Webb

SP- James Shields

SP- Brett Anderson

SP- Neftali Feliz

 

That means that the following EXEMPT players are available for trade:

 

3b- Alex Gordon

OF- Denard Span

SP- Chris Tillman

SP- Gio Gonzalez

SP- Manny Parra

RP- Brian Wilson

SP- Sean Gallagher

 

Also, cheap points keepers like Pedro Martinez and CF Chris Young.

 

I can package some of these guys together or offer them up separately.

[Guest]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

 

Hello, all. I just took over one of the bad teams over the last couple of years. I played a few years ago with Tim, Juan, Raw, et al in the NSBB keeper league (which is still going on) but most of the principals ditched.

 

I am working on getting the roster legal before the 15th so give me time to review the mess I inherited.

 

We can give you an extension if needed. I got your message but I am pretty time starved - if you can read the rules and post your questions here, it might go faster.

[Guest]

Couple of quick pointers. A player with 3 full seasons is still exempt going into their 4th season. For example, Alex Gordon is exempt because he's played 3 seasons. Chris Iannetta is not exempt, meaning his 2009 points count towards the cap, because he has 3 full seasons and one more season with more than 50 at bats. If anyone is not sure of someone's exempt status, don't hesitate to ask.

 

To find out how many points each of your players has towards the cap, make sure you click on the 2009 season totals under stats for your team. When you click on stats now, it shows the 2010 PROJECTIONS. Make sure you are looking at 2009 stats! I would be happy to help anyone who needs assistance with this.

 

During the offseason, some of the least valuable players are players who count towards the cap. Of extreme value are exempt players, minor leaguers and players who didn't score many points the previous year, but are expected to be impact players in 2010. For example, Ben Sheets and X Nady would probably be considered excellent keepers. Obviously, if you can get a keeper who is in the top 3 at their position, you probably aren't hurting your team too much to trade for that player. Managing the 2000 point cap is part of your biggest hurdle.

 

You get 2000 points (based on last year's points) and no more than 10 keepers and 10 minor leaguers. Minor leaguers (whether they are currently listed in your minor league section or not) are only minor leaguers if they haven't lost eligibility in any previous years. For example, I had Sean Gallagher listed in my minors, and when he is actually in the minors I can keep him there, but in the offseason he doesn't meet minor league eligibility, so I have to cut him loose or keep him on my major league roster.

 

Look for the minor league eligibility numbers for hitters and pitchers. Some September call ups don't lose their first season as long as they haven't gone over a certain amount of at bats or appearances/games played. I don't remember all those numbers off hand, so you'll just have to look those up or ask someone to provide that info.

 

I might add more later, but feel free to PM me if you have other questions.

 

ETA: Draft picks are generally very valuable as well. I personally wouldn't trade a draft pick in the top 5 unless I was getting a pretty special player. Take a look at the previous year drafts to see what kind of talent was being taken in the first rounds. With 16 fantasy teams keeping 10 keepers each, the first 160 players of value (or close to it) are already off the board.

[tadowdaddy]

If anyone can take on points, Halladay is available. I'd trade minor league talent however for an exempt bat.

[shnsajax]

Fro the 1st time since 2006 I am not scheduled to open the season vs. Tim :-).

[tadowdaddy]

I still seem to finish with Adam every year.

[Guest]

I'm sorry in advance for having to put Tim in a tie for last place to start the season.

[bukie]

I'm more than happy to answer any questions since I already cleared my roster and don't have a first round pick anyway, so there's no tangible advantage or ability for me to screw anybody over. :)

[shnsajax]

Just to verify, we can't drop any players from our roster right now, only select who we will be keeping?

[Guest]

you can drop whoever you want, you just can't pick anyone up.

[roadster]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

 

Hello, all. I just took over one of the bad teams over the last couple of years. I played a few years ago with Tim, Juan, Raw, et al in the NSBB keeper league (which is still going on) but most of the principals ditched.

 

I am working on getting the roster legal before the 15th so give me time to review the mess I inherited.

 

We can give you an extension if needed. I got your message but I am pretty time starved - if you can read the rules and post your questions here, it might go faster.

 

The 15th should still be fine. I am familiar with most of the rules. I do have a questions about Francisco Liriano. 2009 was is 4th year; however, year 1, he only pitched 23 innings. Does this first year qualify as exempt - if not, then Liriano is exempt in 2010; otherwise, he is non-exempt. Can I get a clarification?

[shnsajax]

you can drop whoever you want, you just can't pick anyone up.

 

Really, its telling me that you are not allowed to do add/drops while the draft is underway. Which is also strange.

[tadowdaddy]

Reminder to those who already "set" their rosters before yesterday: remember to check them as a keeper before February 15 also to avoid the whole roster dropping.

 

Hello, all. I just took over one of the bad teams over the last couple of years. I played a few years ago with Tim, Juan, Raw, et al in the NSBB keeper league (which is still going on) but most of the principals ditched.

 

I am working on getting the roster legal before the 15th so give me time to review the mess I inherited.

 

We can give you an extension if needed. I got your message but I am pretty time starved - if you can read the rules and post your questions here, it might go faster.

 

The 15th should still be fine. I am familiar with most of the rules. I do have a questions about Francisco Liriano. 2009 was is 4th year; however, year 1, he only pitched 23 innings. Does this first year qualify as exempt - if not, then Liriano is exempt in 2010; otherwise, he is non-exempt. Can I get a clarification?

 

I think it depends on his number of starts the first year, but he should still be exempt. Actually, he is, because regardless, he had 4 starts. If it were starts, I think it'd be 5.