Now that we've discovered the Giants position players value within the fantasy league, we will now move onto describing the pitching staff's worth. Hint: very valuable
Pitchers (11)
41 Jeremy Affeldt LHP
Jeremy is a below average pitcher on the fantasy roster because people in the pen that aren't closers don't put up fantasy numbers. This could change quickly though due to Brian Wilson being placed on the DL to begin the season. He will be given the opportunity to step in as the temporary closer and therefore should be popping up on fantasy rosters across the league.
Jeremy is a below average pitcher on the fantasy roster because people in the pen that aren't closers don't put up fantasy numbers. This could change quickly though due to Brian Wilson being placed on the DL to begin the season. He will be given the opportunity to step in as the temporary closer and therefore should be popping up on fantasy rosters across the league.
40 Madison Bumgarner LHP
Bumgarner is a new guy to the league. He proved himself for the Giants last year during the playoffs and is currently fighting for the fifth spot on the Giants starting rotation. On average during this year's draft however, he has ranged from a late round pick to not being picked at all. Look for Bumgarner to make some noise for the Giants this year.
Bumgarner is a new guy to the league. He proved himself for the Giants last year during the playoffs and is currently fighting for the fifth spot on the Giants starting rotation. On average during this year's draft however, he has ranged from a late round pick to not being picked at all. Look for Bumgarner to make some noise for the Giants this year.
18 Matt Cain RHP
Cain is a stud among all the pitchers in the fantasy league. He has flown under the radar as far as publicity the past two seasons, but should be a strong arm this season. He isn't a first three rounds type of pitcher but definitely an early pick. If he stays healthy through out the season then he could lead the Giants (along with Lincecum) to a another league title.
Cain is a stud among all the pitchers in the fantasy league. He has flown under the radar as far as publicity the past two seasons, but should be a strong arm this season. He isn't a first three rounds type of pitcher but definitely an early pick. If he stays healthy through out the season then he could lead the Giants (along with Lincecum) to a another league title.
46 Santiago Casilla RHP
Casilla is a solid relief guy for the Giants, but he isn't the closer so he is pretty much useless in the fantasy league. Even though his WHIP( walks and hits per innings pitched), K/9 (strike outs per every nine innings pitched), and ERA (earned run average) is decently low, he doesn't chalk up to a fantasy pitcher.
Casilla is a solid relief guy for the Giants, but he isn't the closer so he is pretty much useless in the fantasy league. Even though his WHIP( walks and hits per innings pitched), K/9 (strike outs per every nine innings pitched), and ERA (earned run average) is decently low, he doesn't chalk up to a fantasy pitcher.
55 Tim Lincecum RHP
Timmy is a man among boys in the fantasy league. He is a work horse that has two cy young awards and a world series title under his belt in his young career. He is only second in the pitching ranks to Roy Halladay(bigger stud). If you can get a hold of Timmy for your fantasy team then you can pretty much guarantee a solid showing every week.
Timmy is a man among boys in the fantasy league. He is a work horse that has two cy young awards and a world series title under his belt in his young career. He is only second in the pitching ranks to Roy Halladay(bigger stud). If you can get a hold of Timmy for your fantasy team then you can pretty much guarantee a solid showing every week.
49 Javier Lopez LHP
Same story as Casilla; good for the Giants but worthless in the fantasy league. Pen guy with decent stuff but no power numbers.... Moving on.
Same story as Casilla; good for the Giants but worthless in the fantasy league. Pen guy with decent stuff but no power numbers.... Moving on.
59 Guillermo Mota RHP
Mota has struggled with his command the past couple of seasons for the Giants. He has powerful stuff but the numbers don't reflect that. ERA is higher, K/9 down, K/BB ratio is low, and he isn't getting any closing opportunities. Not a fantasy guy and needs to find his groove or he won't be a big guy out of the pen for the Giants.
Mota has struggled with his command the past couple of seasons for the Giants. He has powerful stuff but the numbers don't reflect that. ERA is higher, K/9 down, K/BB ratio is low, and he isn't getting any closing opportunities. Not a fantasy guy and needs to find his groove or he won't be a big guy out of the pen for the Giants.
52 Ramon Ramirez RHP
Helpful to the Giants pen but not a fantasy pitcher. He is looking at more innings and appearances than the other pitchers out of the pen, but again isn't the closer.
Helpful to the Giants pen but not a fantasy pitcher. He is looking at more innings and appearances than the other pitchers out of the pen, but again isn't the closer.
54 Sergio Romo RHP
Sergio is a "Fear the Beard" participant. He is the exception to the fantasy rule of not drafting middle relief guys. He has seen a lot of action and has fantasy numbers. He won't get any saves, but he could be a good band aid pitcher to have during the season is one of you're bigger pitchers go down from injury.
Sergio is a "Fear the Beard" participant. He is the exception to the fantasy rule of not drafting middle relief guys. He has seen a lot of action and has fantasy numbers. He won't get any saves, but he could be a good band aid pitcher to have during the season is one of you're bigger pitchers go down from injury.
57 Jonathan Sanchez LHP
Sanchez is a 3-4 pitcher in the Giants starting rotation. He is a work horse like Timmy with the potential to go with it. However, he is streaky to say the least. He can go out and shove one night and then get shoved the next outing. He ends up being a middle-end of the draft pick. In reality however, he is very valuable if he stays healthy for the Giants this year.
Sanchez is a 3-4 pitcher in the Giants starting rotation. He is a work horse like Timmy with the potential to go with it. However, he is streaky to say the least. He can go out and shove one night and then get shoved the next outing. He ends up being a middle-end of the draft pick. In reality however, he is very valuable if he stays healthy for the Giants this year.
38 Brian Wilson RHP
"Fear the Beard". Top rated closer this year in the fantasy relief pitcher rankings. That is pretty good when you have Soria, Soriano, Rivera, Bell, and Nathan in that category. He has everything a fantasy team wants and he's a character too so that is a plus.
A Few Closing Thoughts:
1. Giants are actually more solid as a staff than a majority of other MLB teams within the fantasy league this year.
2. In reality, the Giants have THE best combined staff in the MLB (when healthy)
3. Giants open the season off with rivals LA Dodgers in less than 24 hours!!
Coming Up Next:
Giants: 2011 MLB season
"Fear the Beard". Top rated closer this year in the fantasy relief pitcher rankings. That is pretty good when you have Soria, Soriano, Rivera, Bell, and Nathan in that category. He has everything a fantasy team wants and he's a character too so that is a plus.
A Few Closing Thoughts:
1. Giants are actually more solid as a staff than a majority of other MLB teams within the fantasy league this year.
2. In reality, the Giants have THE best combined staff in the MLB (when healthy)
3. Giants open the season off with rivals LA Dodgers in less than 24 hours!!
Coming Up Next:
Giants: 2011 MLB season
I know nothing about baseball, so this is something interesting to look into.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the Giants is your favorite team? Or is it just the one you like blogging about the most?
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