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Fantasy: Ramon Hernandez-Ryan Freel Swap
Tuesday's trade of Ramon Hernandez for Ryan Freel had significant fantasy baseball implications. Check out my analysis over at RotoAuthority, my other website.
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I'd expect Hernandez to bounce back some offensively, thanks to moving to the GABP and the National League, but I'd be surprised if he returned all the way back to his 2003-2006 production.
Posted by: scribbletone | December 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Also now this looks like a good sign for Baltimore that Matt Wieters might be starting opening day as catcher. So as long as Freel gives them anything at all, this trade should definitely benefit both teams.
Posted by: wes37walz | December 12, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Too early to call I suppose, but I get the sense the O's will sign someone decent and hold Wieters back a few months, let him tear up Triple A pitching.
Posted by: Tim Dierkes | December 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I think Matt Wieters is going to be a monster next season. Have you seen his Bill James projections? They got him posting a .311/.407/.526 line in 470 at bats with 24 HR and 85 RBI. That's coming from a 22 year old catcher that plays plus defense. That's astounding.
Wieters, Markakis, Jones. Arguably the best young three man core in baseball.
Posted by: scribbletone | December 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Even if the O's sign a decent back up Weiters is a beast and won't be held back long. If he hits like he is capable of the backup won't matter. I think if he has a strong spring there is no reason to send him to AAA. He's ready
Posted by: amr120402 | December 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I think .311 24 hr 85 rbi might be a little much to ask for out of a rookie catcher, but he should do just fine.
Posted by: wes37walz | December 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
It wouldn't be about readiness with Wieters, it would be about pushing back arbitration-eligibility and free agency.
Posted by: Tim Dierkes | December 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Even league average offense at the C position is an upgrade for the REDS, so anything above that is gravy. Especially from a RH bat hitting 5th, 6th or 7th.
I'm impressed that the REDS were willing to spend $6M for a guy that really should only play 2/3rds of the time (plus pinch hitting). They've got to think they can challenge for a wildcard spot if a lot of things go right.
His D is a concern for me though, but hopefully Hanigan can offset that some. Still a huge upgrade over Bako.
Freel doesn't hit enough to have any real value even when healthy, which he never is. Hopefully he can add some value to the O's because he had basically none for the REDS.
Great analysis Tim, you are right on it.
Posted by: bweav44 | December 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM
best three young player core........Longoria,Price,Upton...end of story...
Posted by: CubFanRaysaddict | December 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I'd agree, but I like the young nucleus the REDS are putting together too.
Bruce, Votto, Alonso (on the way), Volquez, Cueto. Burton, Bray, and possibly Roenicke have potential in the pen. Frazier and Valaika look like the future left side of the infield, and Brandon Phillips should have 3-4 years before decline.
The thing I like about the Rays is that their best young players are at key positions: 3B, CF, and LH starter. The REDS are still missing key impact players up the middle and have no LH starters.
Posted by: bweav44 | December 12, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I meant that in terms of MLB ready position players, not pitchers.
I agree that the Rays definitely are in there (Longoria, Upton, Crawford) as well as Cincinnati (Bruce, Votto, Encarnacion), Texas (Kinsler, Davis, Teagarden, or Hammy but he's not that young), Arizona (Upton, Drew, Young/Jackson), Los Angeles (Martin, Kemp, Ethier/Loney), and Milwaukee (Braun, Fielder, Hardy).
Posted by: scribbletone | December 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM