by ClowntimeIsOver » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:59 pm
I think with Pedroia you're paying for his defense, doubles, above-average speed (steal "A" and runnning 1-14), and being almost injury-proof (i.e., never out of the starting line-up). I've got him and he's on track for 60+ doubles after 78 games (in the "real world" that would be historic, first time since '36, but of course not in SOM), and has undoubtedly decreased the team's WHIP with his 1e6. His OBP is sub-par becuase he doesn't draw walks, but he can knock in runs. He's on track for 98 runs and 104 RBI, FWIW, and I'm in PNC without much power in my line-up. Also, for me at least, his OPS vs L and vs R is virtually identical, so I don't have to worry about the SP.
I think he's worth 9.98m because he'll start 162 games. Note that this makes you more flexible in drafting bench players, because you don't need another guy who can play 2nd (you'll need a sub for less than one game per injury).
Here's his line for me: 78 starts, 295/326/466, 2 errors. Park: PNC, 12/12/7/1.
If you don't like his OBP, bat him 5th or 6th and he'll drive in runs with doubles and score on hits with speed.