should I drop Ken Griffey for Adam Wainwright? Or should I drop another player for him? Any other tips?

Question

Starting Players:
Michael Barrett
Gary Sheffield
Chase Utley
Aramis Ramírez
Julio Lugo
Carlos Beltrán
Ichiro Suzuki
Jermaine Dye
Scott Rolen

Bench Players:
Howie Kendrick
Ryan Freel
Josh Willingham
Ken Griffey Jr.
Ronny Paulino

Pitchers:
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Jeremy Bonderman
Francisco Cordero
Brian Fuentes
Cole Hamels
Dan Haren
Josh Beckett

Answer 1

I would drop one of your catchers instead. Unless you have Joe Mauer, a catcher's impact on a fantasy team is minimal. Just having a solid catcher like Barrett won't hurt your team, and I would bet a catcher like Paulino will be available if your starter gets hurt. Wainwright is going to be THE SLEEPER this year, and getting him could be a huge addition to your team, if you get him, I would consider moving a starting pitcher like Jeremy Bonderman for some closers, because that scares me a little.

Answer 2

If wainwright is available then you really need to jump on him before someone else does. Kid is electric and should put up a very solid year. I agree with all the others that said cut Paulino....catchers are marginal at best and if your starter does get hurt then you can go to the free agent list and pick up a replacement easily enough. Griffey cant stay healthy but when he is he can give you a nice power option.I would also consider shopping him around...his power is nice but the BA isnt very good, kind of a poor mans Dunn...someone will need an extra outfielder and may overpay for him. See if you can get another RP or maybe a backup 1st baseman (although Kendrick is 1st base eligible and should have a great season).

Answer 3

Keep Griffey. He is a great player when healthy and will be a valuable asset.

I would dump Paulino. There are always catchers around that you can pick up if Barrett goes down. Losing him isn't really much of a loss.

Answer 4

Drop Paulino for Wainwright. When Griffey is healthy he will produce a lot better than Paulino.

Answer 5

If your going to drop anyone it should be Ronny Paulino. He wont do anything good this year. (Griff when healthy is good and could help out and be a good trade in player) Wainwright would be a good pitcher to pick up but I would also maybe trade one of your 3b'ers for a closer like torres, julio, or a closer in the waiting such as B walker, Zumaya and R soriano.

Nice team thou. *may want to upgrade at 1b as well. I love sheff but kinda scared of him getting hurt again

Answer 6

I would try and pick up Wainwright and get rid of Griffey. I am a huge Griffey fan but he is injury prone. Another pitcher, especially with the quality of Wainwright, would help you tremendously.

Answer 7

I would drop griffey or Paulino. You should it soon before someone else picks up wainwright. he should have been drafted.