Sleeper 1B?

Question

In case I miss out on the studs (Pujols/Ortiz/Berkman), I want to draft one of these 1B in late rounds: Overbay, Cuddyer, or Adrian Gonzalez. Who do you think will have the most productive season this year?

Answer 1

I say Lyle Overbay... hes really consistent

Answer 2

Of the three you listed I would say go with Gonzalez just because of his outstanding season last year, but beware if your team is in need of more power (considering that Petco is a beast that hitters have yet to tame). So if you need more Power numbers I would go with Overbay. If you really want a sleeper who I am sure will still be available in the later rounds take Ryan Shealy from Kansas City. This guy is going to be a fantasy monster for years to come. He is 6-5 240lbs and can crush the ball, not to mention he is hitting .391 this spring through 3/10. So maybe take Gonzalez as your primary 1B for average and hits, then Shealy later on as backup/utility role for his raw power.

Answer 3

Good Sleeper 1B:

Michael Cuddyer
Ryan Shealy
Ryan Garko
Howie Kendrick
Kevin Youkilis
Lyle Overbay
Adam LaRoche
Prince Fielder
Adrain Gonzalez
Conor Jackson
Rich Aurilia

Top 5 Sleepers (in order):

Michael Cuddyer
Lyle Overbay
Prince Fielder
Adrian Gonzalez
Adam LaRoche

Answer 4

Badgerli makes good points. I would rather have Cuddyer 'cause he plays outfield too.then Adrian Gonzalez, then Overbay. Adam Laroch in Pittsburgh is a nice choice

Answer 5

Overbay works - his power numbers have been going up also. Ryan Shealy is also a reach...
But here is one that almost always gets left out because he is starting at left field this year - Chris Duncan, he hit 22 HR's in 90 games last year playing part time, at full time he could put up 40 this year and a big increase in RBI's if he hits behind Pujols and Rolen. He cannot hit LHP and won't play in games started by a left handed pitcher so you would need a back for him. In one league I waited untl late in the draft to back him up and got Mike Jacobs who has some pretty solid numbers of his own and improving.

Answer 6

Out of Overbay, Cuddyer, and Gonzalez, I think Cuddyer will. He had a pretty good season last year and will probably do even better this year

Answer 7

Adrian Gonzalez probably has the best upside of the three you mentioned. He's the youngest and has the most potential but he's in the Padres lineup (last in runs scored last year) and it is Petco Park.

Take Adam Laroche (.285 avg, 32 HRs) of Pittsburgh or Prince Fielder of Milwaukee. You could possibly also sneak in Paul Konerko in a mid-round pick.

Answer 8

no way pujols, howard, or morneau will fly under the radar. I would say probably Adam LaRoche. He's still improving, and he gets solid RBI's and runs. Also, he smacked 32 HRs last year. Since he got traded to the Pirates, he's going to play a more superior role, and he might be an easy 40 HR steal. In addition, nobody thinks he's that good so you can snag him later.

Answer 9

Adam Laroche is a sleeper. Pittsburgh is good for lefties to hit in. But I think Laroche hit way over his head last year, he might end up in a platoon if he doesnt perform this year. In all likelihood, they will send in relievers to get him out since his splits are pretty slanted.

My pick is Adrian Gonzalez. This guy can flat out hit.

Answer 10

Cuddyer will be the best one by far. He's going to be batting between Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau in the line up.

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