2017 Fantasy Sleepers

[Mike A. S.]

Who are some good sleepers for fantasy baseball in 2017?

 

[$500 Million]

Homer Alert

Greg Bird hit at a 30 HR/100 RBI pace when he was called up in 2015, if he looks like he has his swing back in Spring Training he's definitely worth a late round pick.

 

[Mike A. S.]

Homer Alert

Greg Bird hit at a 30 HR/100 RBI pace when he was called up in 2015, if he looks like he has his swing back in Spring Training he's definitely worth a late round pick.

That's actually a good sleeper pick right there. Thanks!

 

[kramer1]

Jose Peraza. 90 runs, 75 rbi and sb's.

 

[StanMarsh51]

Jose Peraza. 90 runs, 75 rbi and sb's.

Gonna be difficult to get those numbers as a player who can't draw walks and is unlikely to repeat his .324 average.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

I have a good feeling about Mike Montgomery on the Cubs. If the Cubs don't get Tyson Ross, I think he could give the Cubs top of the rotation type numbers next year.

 

[Mike A. S.]

I have a good feeling about Mike Montgomery on the Cubs. If the Cubs don't get Tyson Ross, I think he could give the Cubs top of the rotation type numbers next year.

Is he gonna be a starter this year?

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Is he gonna be a starter this year?

That's what they have been saying since they got him. If they pick up Ross, it might throw a wrench into that plan though. Picking up uehara was to replace his arm in the bull pen.

 

[navamind]

Mike Moustakas is about to destroy the league

 

[navamind]

Jon Gray had a really good rookie campaign. His 4.61 ERA is a lot better than it sounds considering he pitched half his games at Coors (he had a 106 ERA+), and he had strong peripherals (3.60 FIP, 3.61 xFIP, 9.9 K/9). Robbie Ray is also an intriguing pitcher and he had an elite strikeout rate of 11.3, though he had some longball and walk issues. Even then, his ERA was more than a full run north of his FIP/xFIP.

I wouldn't be surprised if Stroman and Pineda see their ERAs improve considerably. Stroman pitched very well down the stretch in 2016.

Addison Russell seems like a decent breakout candidate IMO. Showed increase in power numbers, cut his K% down from 28.5% to 22.6%, and he already has a respectable walk rate (9.2%).

 

[ChiSoxFan]

Jon Gray had a really good rookie campaign. His 4.61 ERA is a lot better than it sounds considering he pitched half his games at Coors (he had a 106 ERA+), and he had strong peripherals (3.60 FIP, 3.61 xFIP, 9.9 K/9). Robbie Ray is also an intriguing pitcher and he had an elite strikeout rate of 11.3, though he had some longball and walk issues. Even then, his ERA was more than a full run north of his FIP/xFIP.

I wouldn't be surprised if Stroman and Pineda see their ERAs improve considerably. Stroman pitched very well down the stretch in 2016.

Addison Russell seems like a decent breakout candidate IMO. Showed increase in power numbers, cut his K% down from 28.5% to 22.6%, and he already has a respectable walk rate (9.2%).

Stroman was frustrating for me throughout last year. I'd still draft him again if I had the opportunity.

 

[redseat]

Fantasy Baseball: 30 bold predictions for 2017

 

[The Q]

I like 2 young astros starters: Devensky and Musgrave to bust out.

I just read something that said that the top SB guys last year all made a profit on their draft value. Because power is not as rare of a commodity as it used to be.

So guys who can run might be a good place to start.

If Cozart or Phillips gets moved Peraza is not a bad place to start.

 

[SFGRTB]

Do you guys think Trayce Thompson is poised for something? The Dodger outfield looks a bit crowded.

Alex Cobb of the Rays.

 

[TJL]

Lance McCullers Jr

 

[redseat]

Drew Smly? Could he turn things around in Seattle?

 

[The Q]

Drew Smly? Could he turn things around in Seattle?

Smyly's biggest issue is a big decrease in gb%.

Moving to Seattle should help that a bit.

Although losing Tampa's D may offset some of that as well. although this new seattle OF could be pretty freaking good defensively.