John's Undisputed MVP for the last 75 weeks
I don’t know how he keeps doing
this. He had just 3 picks in the first 9 rounds and yet here he is, second
place, offense looking as terrifying as ever, and pitching holding it together
just enough. I think we all knew the Champ wouldn’t put up a dud of a title
defense, but I don’t think anyone expected this. Despite ranking second to Perk
in offensive record (14-6 mind you), John’s offensive numbers trump anyone in
the league. In roto standings, John’s offense would net him a 50.5 out of a
perfect 60, three and a half points over second place. He ranks first in runs,
second in homers, second in RBI, and 4th in OBP. Mike Trout is the driving
force behind all of these categories, and is once again playing like the most
valuable player in fantasy, but John has also gotten great production from some
unexpected draft steals and free agent pick-ups. Matt Carpenter, the 61st
pick of the draft AFTER keepers, has top 10 fantasy numbers to date. Devon Travis,
a mid-April pick-up, is leading second basemen in pretty much everything.
Recently added Mark Teixiera has 10 home runs! And that’s not even mentioning
his other 2 offensive keepers; one of whom has been tearing it up in our
backyard, Manny Hanley Ramirez! Yes he just went down with a “day-to-day”
injury, but Troy Tulowitzki is John’s backup shortstop, and we all know he’ll
be breaking out of his slump soon…
The champ’s pitching has been much
less impressive but it’s allowed him to hold his position in second place.
Corey Kluber does not look like the Cy Young winner of last season, but Jake
Odorizzi is making a case to fill those shoes, with 5 QS already and some great
looking ratios. However, he’s been the lone bright spot among John’s starters.
Michael Wacha and Tyson Ross have both been serviceable, but as a whole this
rotation could use some help. In the bullpen, it’s more of the same, with one
player, Joakim Soria (10 net saves already!!!) carrying the load, while the
others do irreparable damage to the ratios. Much like Perk, this team is
stellar offensively, with no real holes, but this team is shaky on the
defensive side of the ball. Hopefully for John, Kluber and some of the bullpen disappointments
can get it together, but all they really have to do is not suck, because this
offense is clicking so damn well.
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