[IBL] GTY needs and players available

[Brent Cunningham]

Having made my pick, I now have a lot of infield depth, as well as some
other players that are available (or could be "for the right price").
Here's a comprehensive list of the players I could consider dealing.  Not
everyone on this list will get dealt - for example, I'm not trading Cueto,
Lester, AND Zimmermann, but one of the three could be dealt.

What I'm looking for - like pretty much everyone else, 2016 draft picks (or
possibly 2017, but less interest in those).  Good young prospects.  A
center fielder, right fielder, and catcher. Proven players in their
mid-20's could be considered.  I'm willing to package guys too.


*HOU Singleton* - 24 year old lefty who should get a chance for the 'Stros
this year with Carter no longer there.  Big power potential, and draws
enough walks to not kill his OBP. Steamer projects him to have 18 HR and a
.330 OBP.  Very easy usage to get in 2016 IBL.

*SEA Montero* - 26 years old, will probably be platooning at 1b for the M's
with Adam Lind.  Fairly solid projections for a part time player who could
still put it all together.

*WAS Espinosa* - Super utility guy last year for the Nats, having played
2b, 3b, ss, lf, and 1b.  Had a solid season in putting up a 2.3 WAR (which
oh by the way is similar to names like CarGo, Tulo, Wong, Polanco, Yelich,
and Lind).  Should have excellent range this year in IBL with a B or a C.

*TEX Andrus* - Tradeable because I drafted Russell as my new "shortstop of
the future".  Still only 27 years old and a solid player.  Looking for a #1
pick (would consider a 2017), or a CF/RF/C/SP in a similar age category.

*KC Colon* - Pretty solid mid-20's utility infilder, good OBP, solid
fielding.  Might finally get a chance for some more time in KC with Infante
and Zobrist no longer around.

*TB Jennings* - A more permanent move to LF is probably imminent in Tampa.
Needs to get past the injuries, but he's still only 29 and has plenty of
talent.  Might be tough to deal because I won't sell too low on him.

*MIN Hunter* - Make an offer, 2016 is his last card.

*CHA Shuck* - Solid utility oufielder in a part time role.

*CIN Cueto* - Had a bit of a rough time in KC, but now pitching in San
Fran.  Still one of the best pitchers in the game.  Everyone says he's
injury prone, but he's pitched over 210 innings and started 32+ games in 4
of the last 5 years,

*CHN Lester* - His usual solid self, and should be even better with an
improved Cubs defense behind him.  Plenty left in the tank and can anchor a
rotation.  None of his peripherals suggest that there's any decline coming
from his 5 WAR season last year.

*WAS Zimmermann* - Extremely consistent, and several years removed from TJ
surgery.  His HR/FB% should regress to his career norms and his other
peripherals are still good.

*LAA Wilson* - Should have a better card this year than last, and despite
his age is still pitching effectively.

*KC Young* - A great year last year, and can serve as a SP or swing-man.
Should have a very solid card, and will be extremely effective in bigger
parks.

*LAA Skaggs* - Coming back from injury and should be able to secure a spot
in the LAA rotation.  Was pitching very well before the surgery, and I'd
expect more of the same given his age.  Could take a bit to find the
control again as is often the case after TJ surgery, but the success rate
for that is outstanding now.

*LAN Howell* - Good solid left arm, and I'm content keeping him.

*CLE Shaw* - Only 28 years old and a solid performer.  His card won't be
quite as good this year as last, but still solid with plenty of potential.


Get in touch if you have any ideas.


-Brent
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