Still No Fantasy Roster Worthy Offensive Giants in ‘09

I’ve participated in fantasy sports leagues for the last 10 years (football and baseball) and I usually finish in the middle of the pack or near the bottom.  Why?  Because on draft day I go with my heart instead of my brain.  I like to draft players on my teams because I know how often I’ll be watching those games.  It’s not a good formula for success – especially over the last five years, between the Giants, 49ers and Warriors.

But even I’ve been savvy enough to know that you don’t draft Giants offensive players.  I didn’t draft one last year or the year before – and I’m definitely not going to this year (except maybe Molina).  Now starting pitching, on the other hand – obviously Lincecum is a first or second round pick, and Cain (and even maybe Randy Johnson) are worth taking a look at.  I’m not a Wilson fan.  His WHIP and ERA are way too high, and despite the high save total last season he just isn’t even remotely an elite closer.

But for three seasons in a row not to have a single offensive player that’s worthy of being drafted in a 10- team league?  That’s sad!

There are a few Giants that are on my “bubble” for players I might pick up if they are still avaialble in the very latest rounds of the draft:

Fred Lewis – I like Lewis a lot, and think he has great upside.  But his power numbers (9 HR, 40 RBI) just aren’t very intriguing on a fantasy roster.

Randy Winn – Randy Winn is probably my favorite Giants hitter these days.  I think he’s the toughest out on the team, and there’s no other Giant I’d rather have up in a clutch situation.  But again, the power numbers just aren’t there (10 HR, 64 RBI).

Bengie Molina – The Mole is a middle of the road catcher in fantasy baseball.  His numbers last year were great (.292, 16 HR, 95 RBI).  If he’s still around in the late rounds, I might pick him up.

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