The stock market’s up… wait two minutes and it’s down. It is most definitely an uneasy time in which we live. Your financial situation, the mood of a nation, and shifting cloud patterns at the onset of Spring all seem subject to some tempermental force which decides on a whim to change its course simply to disrupt our daily habits. But you wouldn’t allow such insecurity or lack of predictability onto your most prized possession, your fantasy baseball team. Would you?
While Will Rogers warns, “Don’t be misled by History, or any other unreliable source,” it is likely safe to assume that the following will continue to deliver at relatively the same pace as in years past.
David Wright
As he is only a 26 year old, most baseball fans would figure a player his age would just be getting accustomed to playing in the bigs. But David Wright has already put up four seasons of at least 575 At Bats. And in those four seasons, he has done nothing less than to average a .311 BA, 42 Doubles, 29 Home Runs, 106 Runs, 112 RBI, and 22 Steals. As he still hits in the heart of a potent lineup, this level of production will not change any time soon making him likely the safest top 5 pick in all fantasy leagues, regardless of format. If he falls to you, try to put on a happy face.
Derek Lowe
In the last four years, Lowe has missed the 200 inning mark once in 2007 when he threw 199 1/3 innings. I say we cut him some slack. In those four years, his win totals have topped 12 each year and topped out at 16 while his ERA has exceeded expectations at 3.24 last year and gone only as high as 3.88. In addition, the last 4 years strike out totals have been 146, 123, 147, 147. Consistency got him a new four year deal with Atlanta. What will it mean for you?
Joe Nathan
Delivering nothing but solid performances while suffering the smaller market of the Twin Cities and looking forward to freezing his rear end off in April 2010 when Minnesota opens their new open air stadium, Joe Nathan has faced many challenges. But each one to date has been conquered in short order. Consider his performance over the last 4 years…
From 2005 through 2008, he’s thrown 70, 68 1/3, 71 2/3, and 67 2/3 innings. In those appearances, Nathan has put up a 2.70, 1.59, 1.90, 1.34 ERA while striking out 94, 95, 77 and 74 batters, respectively. Most importantly, this elite closer has put up 43, 36, 37, and 39 saves, respectively.
Closers are known to be a fickle bunch. But there are still some who, against the conventional wisdom associated with their profession, continue to dominate. Draft without reservation.
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