1st Wrigley Team

[JohnnyBlazers]

I need help with some decisions. Maybe you vets can help?

http://fantasygames.sportingnews.com/baseball/stratomatic/2005/team/team_other.html?user_id=50221

I think my lineup is pretty strong though I'm not sure I have enough LH Pop. From the rightside with Ramirez, Beltre & Cabrera I should be set.
I'm looking to P/U cheapy LH bat for RF with good D. I'm gonna DH Manny, play Cabrera in LF and need a RF. Any ideas? There are several good names still available. I considered Hafner for my power LH bat but then he would have to DH and that would leave Manny in the field. There are lots of names available on the FA list - Hafner, Rolen, Izturis, Wells (CF). The other teams in my division are Camden, Fenway & Shea. All the stud pitchers were gone so I figure I better make sure I can store a ton of runs to have a chance. Any insights? Thanks

[hechojazz]

Is Burnitz available to play RF? I'm heading into the last week and a half of the season with a Wrigley team, and he's been great, though his BA suffers a little against righties - but his slugging is awesome. Also, see if you can pick up John Buck to catch - he's cheap and strong.

[visick]

I like your SP's for Wrigley.

I would however, grab a cheap LH to throw @ that Shea team when you play him in his park. Or...a reverse RH.

Guys like:
Halama
Lee
Capuano
Dubose
Haren
Williams
Trachsel
Ohka


I agree with hecho in the catching department. Spend more $ on a guy that hits RH's better. Buck will hit some HR's for you, but probably hit under .240. I've had success with Barajas and B. Molina in Wrigley, teamed up with Torrealba.

Jeter seems to be a disappointment, from what I've seen. Crosby will have a low BA, but will give you decent D and hit 20-25 HR's.

[visick]

I also like either a lefty that hits lefties well OR a righty that crushes lefties...ie. Quinlan, Lowell, Nevin etc...

[JohnnyBlazers]

Nevin is available, however that makes my lineup all RH except for Damon.

[hechojazz]

I ran into a similar problem, as the skewed BPHR numbers encourage it...but I somehow remain in first with only 2 lefties in my lineup (Burnitz and Gload). I also have switchhitting Figgins, but other teams have had some success against me pitching hard righties like Lowry against me (facing him tonight in fact). Try to move things around to at least get a threatening lefty in addition to Damon, and maybe a switchhitter or two? That would probably make for a difficult transition, but...