Sands or Teheran?

by airweino on Apr 12, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

In my 12 team 5x5 mixed keeper league, I just lost Ryan Zimmerman to the DL. I have a replacement at 3B already but looking to be proactive in the prospect arena. Both Jerry Sands and Julio Teheran are available.

Which would you recommend picking up?

I can see Sands up soon to take over LF in Los Angeles, but did not realize Teheran was already at AAA until this week! I think I am a little weak at OF already (Braun, McCutchen, Rasmus, Morrison, Venable, Raburn) so I lean towards Sands, but Teheran is a stud who could help my pitching as well.

Thoughts?

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Really dude?

Teheran is a top 10 prospect, Sands is barely top 50. take Teheran

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by mathisrocks5 on Apr 12, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

Teheran

is the choice, but he hasn’t pitched more than handful of games above High A.
Sands could be in LA this summer if he continues to mash in AAA. LAD had holes in LF and 1b.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Apr 12, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Teheran

If you’re looking for a high upside type to hold on your roster, it’s definitely Teheran. Just remember that he may not be in the Majors until 2012 at the soonest due to not pitching above High-A/AA particularly.

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by Jason Hunt on Apr 12, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Really.

Not a very deep league…only a couple non-MLB prospects even rostered right now (Harper, Hosmer, Moustakas, Ackley…).

I know Teheran is better long-term, but I think Sands could be up soon. Am I right?

by airweino on Apr 12, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Sands

he very well could be up this summer.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Apr 12, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Sands

went yard again tonight. He has homered in 4 straight games now.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Apr 12, 2011 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

is this a one-year league?

by ADLC on Apr 13, 2011 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

first sentence

says keeper league

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Apr 13, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Depends on your approach

Sands is likely to be ready earlier and is likely the safer choice. However, if you can show some patience, Teheran has undoubtedly the higher upside.

by mg050369 on Apr 13, 2011 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Teheran

Sands will probably be up sooner, but you’ve got to go with upside here. Pitchers with that kind of talent don’t come along often.

by KanyeBest on Apr 14, 2011 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Julio Teheran all the way!

As far as I’m concerned, it’s not even close. Teheran has been compared to the likes of King Felix and Pedro Martinez. The scouting reports on his starts at AAA have been outstanding. This kid has a special arm, and as long as he stays healthy, he will be a true #1 impact starter.

I have nothing bad to say about Jerry Sands. In fact, I think he’s quite underrated. However, the type of production he can potentially provide does not set himself a part from too many other outfielders.

by Jose ba la Gran on Apr 23, 2011 3:24 AM EDT reply actions