Prado vs Thorman

by dbimberg on Dec 5, 2006 9:51 PM EST

I am in simulation/replay league where I can protect 1 player from my MLB affiliate who appeared in a game this MLB season and is not on another teams roster. My team is the Braves.

I have the following choices for protection:

Hitters, Tony Pena, Martin Prado, Scott Thorman

Pitchers: Kevin Barry, Wayne Franklin, Peter Moylan, Chad Paranto, Ken Ray, Mike Remlinger, Jason Sheill, Travis Smith, Phil Stockman, Tyler Yates

My question is this:

Who should I protect? I am not really thinking I'll get much help for next season(based on the 2006 actual season). I am really looking longer term.

I am debating between Prado and Thorman. I think Thorman has the higher ceiling, but if Giles ends up being traded would Prado be the leader for the 2B job?

Secondly, what is Thormans future? Is he going to be able to handle 1B if LaRoche is traded? Or, will he end up as an OF/1B in a backup situation?

Any reason to think about Tony Pena? I don't think he will hit enough to be worthwhile, but am I mis-informed?
I appreciate you comments/thoughts.

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As long as it's offense...

...I'd protect Thorman over either of those two. Pena's going to be Rafael Belliard light, and Prado may be a good on base guy, but won't hit for power. On the pitching side, you might consider Tyler Yates. He was a bit maligned by fans at times this year, but actually has a big upside as he's coming off surgury from two years ago and should only get better. He may end up being the hold guy for Atlanta next season, so if that's a stat that counts in your league then keep him.

by gondeee on Dec 5, 2006 10:22 PM EST reply actions