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Jason Kubel or Jonny Gomes?

I realized somewhat late into a draft that the "DH" slot doesn't just mean you get to pick a hitter to be there--they actually have to have eligibility, like a defensive position.  This was long after the premier DH's were gone.

Of Gomes and Kubel, who do you like better in a total points format this year?  (1B, BB, R, RBI, SB=1; 2b=2; 3B=3; HR=6; K, CS =-1) Their projections seem mostly similar; Gomes has more of a track record but also had shoulder issues last year.  Marcus Thames could also be in the mix and has great power but unfortunately for him he has major playing time issues since Sheff came to DET, although BP sees him getting a lot of ABs spread around DH LF RF and a bit of 1B.  Seems like Kubel's big advantage is that he doesn't K as much. Finally, I picked Andy Marte late as a wait and see if he breaks out kind of guy, so I could ditch him and take both Kubel and Gomes. Decisions, decisions...

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Who would you pick?
Gomes is great!
10 votes
I love Kubels and bits and bits!
2 votes
Thames won't be up the river without a paddle--pick him!
3 votes

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gomes and kubel will be so close in stats that it wont even matter,gomes will have more hr's,kubel will have better avg,neither will steal,both will get about 75 rib-80 rib's if healthy,Thames not even a thinker,maybe 15 hr's if lucky this year,no playing time for him

by vincentjohnromanojrthethird on Mar 11, 2007 10:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gomes
Given the 6 points per HR, take Gomes.  There is no indication he won't go back to the 30 HR player he was becoming before he hurt himself in May.  Right now, he is being considered for the clean-up.

by faketeams on Mar 11, 2007 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gomes vs. Kubel
Gomes is a bigger power threat, Kubel's probably better for average and maybe runs. In most leagues, Gomes will only be DH-eligible, so that's also a big factor.
Daily info on prospects, rookies, and the closer situation here: ScoutingBook.com.

by rokusan on Mar 14, 2007 6:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gomes
Jonny has struck out 14 times in 29 ABs this spring through 3/16.  Is this cause for concern or does the fact the entire DRays team isn't playing well mean anything?

by faketeams on Mar 17, 2007 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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