Chris Shelton or Jaque Jones
2006-07-09 04:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by LittleBuddy579 2 in Sports ➔ Fantasy Sports
Jones... but it's close...
It's actually a very good question as they are fairly even.
Shelton hit 18HR in 388AB (21.5 AB/HR) last year and is on a slightly better pace, 16HR in 298AB (18.6 AB/HR). He maintains about a .285 BA. He's a 1B for Detroit.
Jones has hit 15HR in 283AB (19 AB/HR) but has never hit more than 27 in a season (4 years ago) when he averaged 21 AB/HR. He does have a little speed and will net a few SB. He was a .300 hitter until the last two years, dipping to .250. Now in Chicago, his stats are eerily similar to that 2002 campaign. He's an OF for the Cubs. He's also 5 years older than Shelton at 31.
Jones is probably a good bet as one of your many OF/Util requirements (typically 6 spots). Shelton is not the strongest 1B and at 26 may actually be near the peak of his power. He is limited to 1B/CI/Util (3 spots).
In a keeper league, Shelton is younger and has greater power potential while Jones is fading but enjoying a nice reprise.
It may also depend on your primary needs but OF and 1B are not in short supply.
2006-07-09 04:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by BJC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shelton had the hotter start, but my money goes with Jacque Jones due to experience.
However....if we are talking a keeper situation, I'd take Shelton. He'll only get better.
2006-07-09 13:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by JoeRevs300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jones might get traded to a contender, and shelton had that 15 game tear, but that's it. Go with Jones
2006-07-13 16:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by I'm Full of Questions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelton for the future... Jones for now.
2006-07-09 13:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelton although he has cooled off immensely since his hot start. Advantage he has is playing for the Tigers which gives him a lot more chances for RBIs, and Runs, as compared to playing for the Cubs.
2006-07-09 11:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by ~O.N.E.~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go w/ Shelton.
You have to stick w/ the hot, hot, hot Tigers right now. He's starting to turn it back on.
As a Cubs fan, I'd advise against Jones.
2006-07-10 00:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by Hassan56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelton, but I don't like either very much.
2006-07-09 12:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by danceman528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋