Ellis Valentine

[mridge01]

Why did he only play in 86 games in '80 and only 311 ABs? If it was due to injury is he more injury proned than others in stratomatic?

[cplake]

He was hit in the face with a pitch and broke his cheekbone.

I've never used him so I can't speak of his strat injury history......

[gamiam]

He has a 15 game injury risk, like all other players with less than 600 PA.

[mridge01]

I guess a broken cheekbone from a loose fastball would put anyone out of commission for a while. Thanks for the notice. I've seen guys that use him get over 600 ABs from him. That's what I'm hoping for as I gave up Hank Aaron to get him.

[gamiam]

Aaron is a popular player. FWIW, I think Ellis is a better value. I use him on almost half my teams. He's great in any park.

[mridge01]

Actually that's worth a lot. I battled with that decision for a while. He and Alou were both available, so I figured I'd get the power I need and more defense. Plus, I'm playing a pitcher's park so Ellis would fit there better than Aaron I think.

[The Last Druid]

Ellis is very solid. But Aaron is a better value.

[Proverbial Psalms]

Hmmm.... I smell an Aaron vs. Valentine debate.

Maybe it'll get less post-coverage than "Stephenson vs. Aaron"...!

[Minoso Express]

Adlai Stevenson was probably better value than Riggs Stephenson.

But the next hot debate topic will be: would Sean " P. Diddy" Combs be better value than Earle Combs in your next outfield?

[ADRIANGABRIEL]

Valentine's, like, good and stuff.