The (potential) solution to Prince Fielder fantasies.

by soundtribe69 on Aug 18, 2011 1:23 PM PDT

Am I the only one who thinks Jason Kubel would be a much better pickup than Fielder? Yes, he's Prince Fielder and all...but Kubel would be a solid "low risk, high ceiling" type of deal. He's a lefty who can hit for decent average (.275) as well as dingers (20ish per season) and slugging (approx .450). His OBP isnt too shabby at approx .335 either. The best part is he's dirt cheap compared to Fielder. While he does play in a crowded position at the moment (Left field and DH), it would at least be SOMEone with a proven stick.

This little blurb is less of a statistical analysis and more of a "Why not this guy?" piece. I fully understand that I used rough estimates of the four major batting statistics..but he is a guy who should at LEAST be discussed.

Unless I'm missing something like he roams the streets at night looking for puppies to feast upon, which is why nobody wants him.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kubelja01.shtml

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With Carp already around, Kubel doesn't offer much

by Jeff Sullivan on Aug 18, 2011 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs

He can outfield!

by Poochie on Aug 18, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions

With Wells already around...

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by EequalsMc2 on Aug 19, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions

We have Carp, Wells, and Smoak taking all the positions he would fill for the Mariners.

And Jason Kubel wouldn’t be a significant upgrade over any of them.

by MilesC on Aug 18, 2011 1:35 PM PDT reply actions

And Robinson.

Can’t forget Robinson.

by the tourist on Aug 18, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

And Motherfu....oh, never mind. Already been done.

by nathaniel dawson on Aug 18, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

RE: "but he is a guy who should at LEAST be discussed."

You kind of already disqualified him with the bit about how our DH and LF positions are jam packed with people.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Aug 18, 2011 1:35 PM PDT reply actions

The best solution to Prince Fielder fantasies is to not fantasize about Prince Fielder

by Poochie on Aug 18, 2011 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 19 recs

Or turn the fantasy into reality

But turning fantasy into reality can be risky business

by Bret Boone's Farm on Aug 18, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Nobody cares about your fantasy dreams!

by ThundaPC on Aug 18, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

My solution to Prince Fielder fantasies is to stop drinking too much right before bed

by Gihyou on Aug 19, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Freakin' chubby chasers!

"Perhaps the worst comment I've ever seen on LL." - sanford_and_son.

by Ride the Apocalypse on Aug 19, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I look at those numbers...

And with Wells and Carp, you should get pretty close to that production (probably not 2009, but every other season). Those two guys will cost less than that one guy and they are both younger.

by basebliman on Aug 18, 2011 3:43 PM PDT reply actions