Around the Horn: September 18, 2012
September 18th, 2012 | by Ray Flowers |(1) Gordon Beckham hot in September. Sign of things to come?
(2) Rob Brantly streaking for Marlins at the dish.
(3) Chase Utley to play 3B for Phillies?
(4) Cliff Lee streaking for Phillies.
(5) Martin Prado scorching with 17 hits in 10 games.
(6) Nate McLouth savior in Baltimore even if no one is noticing (see Fleaflicker)?
(7) Kevin Correia getting it done.
(8) Ike Davis to be dealt by Mets?
By Ray Flowers
Tags: Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, Gordon Beckham, Ike Davis, Kevin Correia, Martin Prado, Nate McLouth, Rob Brantly
















By Fish on Sep 18, 2012
Ray, in 9 team NL only auction keeper where the best hitters typically go for $35-40, is Carl Crawford a keeper for $15 next year? He would also keep that price tag the following season. I know TJ surgery isn’t as bad for hitters but when can we realistically expect him to play again? We do have 12 man reserve squads and my team is pretty loaded so I can afford the carrying ‘cost’. Many thanks!
Fish
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2012
Fish – Crawford is totally worth $15 in NL only leagues for next season. If you can also keep him at that for 2014, even better. As long as he’s healthy he will be productive, and there is no way he doesn’t return that value if he plays 140 games, even if he is no longer elite.
By Andy on Sep 18, 2012
Hey Ray – Start em or Sit em this week in a pts lg?
AJ Burnett vs MIL
Andy Pettite vs TOR
CJ Wilson at TEX
Chris Carpenter at CHC
Ivan Nova vs OAK
Andy Pettite vs OAK
Thanks for all your help this year!
-Andy
By John on Sep 18, 2012
I’m very disappointed in Lawrie this year but is he a better keeper than Headley. Right now I’m leaning towards Lawrie. What are your thoughts. Thanks.
By jon on Sep 18, 2012
Quick football question, Ray, after my deadline deals for Price, Bumgarner, J Zimmerman, Vogelsong SUNK my season instead of saving it!
Wondering if your TE thoughts have changed at all after 2 weeks, as I’m looking for a Hernandez replacement.
Would you rank pickups in non-PPR, standard scoring: Celek, Bennett, Pitta?
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2012
Andy – My thoughts on Carpenter = not trusting a guy who hasn’t thrown a meaningful pitch this year. Ditto Pettitte.
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2012
John – Lawrie had expectations that were WAY too high. Some people had him top-30 overall, crazy. I had Lawrie at #12 at third in my final rankings.
At this point, I’d still keep him over Headley, even though Headley has obviously had the way better year.
By Ray Flowers on Sep 18, 2012
Jon – Sorry baseball didn’t work out for ya. Celek was in my preseason top-10. He’d be my choice here.
By Joe Gigs on Sep 19, 2012
Hey ray,
10 team keeper lg 30 man roster. Just offered a trade of darvish wainwright or matt Cain (any 2) for Bryce Harper. What’s your thoughts?
By Ray Flowers on Sep 19, 2012
Joe Gigs – I’d be inclined to take Cain/Darvish. Of course, it matters who you already have rostered. QUESTION – is this a dynasty lg where you keep all 30 players?