Comments on: Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: Three Players To Sell High On http://baseballreflections.com/2009/06/22/nick-kappel%e2%80%99s-fantasy-focus-three-players-to-sell-high-on/ A Blog where Old School baseball meets Sabermetrics. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:02:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Nick Kappel http://baseballreflections.com/2009/06/22/nick-kappel%e2%80%99s-fantasy-focus-three-players-to-sell-high-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8302 Nick Kappel Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:29:45 +0000 http://baseballreflections.com/?p=1521#comment-8302 Thanks for the comment Marco. Edwin Jackson is an interesting case. The guy was a highly-touted prospect five or six years ago, so we know the talent is there. His career 383/254 K/BB ratio leaves something to be desired, as does his 1.53 WHIP and .273 BAA (including this year). Kind in mind, however, Jackson is still only 25. While there's a chance his fabulous start is actually a sign of things to come, I'm not one to bet on a young inconsistent pitcher. If you're looking to capitalize on Jackson's value, try moving him for a pitcher who has a proven track record, such as Cole Hamels. Depending on how smart your opponents are, you may be able to land the Philly south-paw because of his slow start. Thanks for the comment Marco.

Edwin Jackson is an interesting case. The guy was a highly-touted prospect five or six years ago, so we know the talent is there.

His career 383/254 K/BB ratio leaves something to be desired, as does his 1.53 WHIP and .273 BAA (including this year).

Kind in mind, however, Jackson is still only 25. While there’s a chance his fabulous start is actually a sign of things to come, I’m not one to bet on a young inconsistent pitcher.

If you’re looking to capitalize on Jackson’s value, try moving him for a pitcher who has a proven track record, such as Cole Hamels. Depending on how smart your opponents are, you may be able to land the Philly south-paw because of his slow start.

]]> By: Marco http://baseballreflections.com/2009/06/22/nick-kappel%e2%80%99s-fantasy-focus-three-players-to-sell-high-on/comment-page-1/#comment-8280 Marco Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:35:06 +0000 http://baseballreflections.com/?p=1521#comment-8280 Nick, Great article -- I totally forgot about Randy Wolf. His BABIP has never been that low, and even if he keeps up his LD % and his FB %, his ERA is bound to rise. Plus, his FIP is almost .80 higher. I have Mauer in a league, and am trying to get a premium short stop along with Geo. And never looked at Kinsler, but that is huuuuuge. I completely agree. Go pick up Jose Lopez, and you'll have a decent 2b option plus an impact player at another position. What should I get for Edwin Jackson? Nick,

Great article — I totally forgot about Randy Wolf. His BABIP has never been that low, and even if he keeps up his LD % and his FB %, his ERA is bound to rise. Plus, his FIP is almost .80 higher.

I have Mauer in a league, and am trying to get a premium short stop along with Geo.

And never looked at Kinsler, but that is huuuuuge. I completely agree. Go pick up Jose Lopez, and you’ll have a decent 2b option plus an impact player at another position.

What should I get for Edwin Jackson?

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