Fantasy Baseball 2012: Brett Lawrie or Jesus Montero?

by Ray Guilfoyle on Feb 1, 2012 6:00 AM EST in Baseball

TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 05: Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats during MLB game action against the Boston Red Sox September 5, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Brad White/Getty Images)

It was announced yesterday that the Blue Jays and Mariners had engaged in trade talks involving Michael Pineda for Brett Lawrie. As we all know by now, Pineda was dealt to the New York Yankees for Jesus Montero. But, it is interesting that Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopolous entertained the trade offer.

Who would you rather have on your fantasy team in 2012: Jesus Montero or Brett Lawrie?

I think I would prefer Lawrie because i am a sucker for power/speed threats, and Lawrie has a solid bat as well, so he won't hurt you in batting average. Montero will be playing in a pitchers park, so there is a chance he struggles in the power categories intially.

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Who would you rather have in 2012: Jesus Montero or Brett Lawrie?

Jesus Montero

76 votes

Brett Lawrie

369 votes

445 votes | Poll has closed

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I am a little surprised at the voting results at this point: 25-2 in favor of Lawrie.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Feb 1, 2012 7:48 AM EST reply actions

how so?

considering lawrie plays 3b and montero plays 1b/dh i don’t think it’s all that close at all, especially in al-only leagues. furthermore, looking at the lineups, home park, etc lawrie is in a much better situation now than montero

by David Ball on Feb 1, 2012 11:43 AM EST up reply actions

Montero

will also catch this season….or at least SEA will run him out there, so he will gain catcher eligibility. He gains plenty of value if he catches this season.

How does ESPN/Yahoo leagues address this? If he catches in spring training, do they make him eligible at catcher for drafts?

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Feb 1, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions

It’s been my experience that once they set the database and open signups, they wait for the player to qualify before changing the position or adding another one.

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by Jason Hunt on Feb 1, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions