Thursday, February 22, 2007

What's in Disco's Ball(s)?

What's up everybody? I got some new audio in my profile-a clip from the movie Office Space and you will be laughing your head off, even if you haven't seen the best comedy ever. Also, even though I haven't unvailed my SP and RP rankings, I am going to nominate my favorite sleeper from each position I have unvailed so far. So let's get started with C and work our way up to OF.

C-Ronny Paulino...I believe this guy is a great buy in the late rounds of the draft. He won't get you the RBI's or HR's of a McCann or Posada, but he will produce enough to be a solid start. Ronny will hit for a .300+ AVG which can help you if you have a Swisher or Dunn on your team. Also, with the Bucs improved lineup, his RBI and runs will improve from his '06 season.

1b-Mike Jacobs...Mike was supposed to be the biggest power hitter on a young Marlins team last year but stumbled out of the gate and was overshadowed by Uggla and Ramirez. However, he still managed 20 HR's and 77 RBI's. I feel he will be underlooked by opposing pitchers this season causing him to breakout for a very realistic 30 HR+ season and 100+RBI's (expect AVG to be under .275 though).

2b-Jorge Cantu...This guy might be my favorite sleeper of all. People look at his bismal '06 season and so far he hasn't been drafted until later rounds. However, I feel last year he was worn out from the Mexican Winter League and the WBC. Plus he suffered through serious injuries. I am still looking at his '05 season where hit .300, had 28 HR's and 110+ RBI's! Now that he is healthy I believe he will come close to achieving his 2005 success with 20+ HR's and 85+ RBI's. Good for a second basemen.

3b-Edwin Encarnacion...He came into last season highly touted and he didn't disappoint. He hit 15 HR's and 72 RBI's in limited time due to an injury. I feel that if he continues to develop, he should hit almost 25 HR's and 90+ RBI's in his small home park. Plus, he seems to be going a few rounds after the first and second tier players.

SS-Stephen Drew...He performed great last year and is expected to only get better. He could be steal in the mid rounds of a 25 round draft if he lives up to expectations.

OF-Jonny Gomes...I am loving Jonny Gomes this year. In '05 he dazzled fans with his arsenal of bombs while maintaining a .283 AVG. Last April he got off to a hot start before suffering an EXTREMELY bum shoulder that ruined his season. Now that he is healthy I see a great season in store for him where he can get 30+ bombs and alot of doubles. Plus, with a good Rays lineup, he should get his share of runs and RBI's. He is also walking alot, which helps negate his strikeout problem.

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