Dr. Dinger

I think it basically boils down to: Gallo has 80 grade power, which is always going to be the sexiest tool. Reed is more like 60-70, but is a much better hitter overall. In reality, Reed is probably going to be able to apply his power much more frequently. A 450 ft home run isn't worth any more than a 400 ft home run to me. In general, they just don't give much hype to 1B prospects ever. I think Reed is being hilariously overlooked as a dynasty monster. His MiLB numbers really put Rizzo to shame.

Yeah I'm not sure where he's getting that from. Maybe he has recognition issues on breaking balls despite a very modest K rate, or maybe this author has a different understanding of what a good K rate is than I do. I think I read one time that Reed has an 'arm bar', BP doesn't like that -- although it hasn't ruined Maikel Franco yet. I love, love, love Reed's profile up and down. If there's one prospect in this draft who I think can be a .400 OBP, 35 HR guy, it's Reed.

Fresh 1B Prospect Hype from BP! Josh Bell, Pirates We all know the deal with Bell by now. He’s been on the fantasy radar ever since he was labeled a draft steal back in 2011, and dynasty leaguers have been eagerly tracking his progress. While Bell has yet to produce prodigious numbers at any stop, his smooth, linear progression through the minors is a good sign, and though the power has yet to truly surface he’s the owner of a career .305 average and .375 BABIP. I wouldn’t expect Bell to hit quite at that level in the majors -- and certainly not at first -- but we’re looking at a potential four-category contributor here, a guy who can hit .280-plus and flirt with 20 homers, sort of like Brandon Belt or Eric Hosmer. He’s also a player who should flirt with outfield eligibility throughout the early parts of his career. None of this will make Bell a stud, but it will make him a starter in most deep dynasty leagues. He just won’t be a savior. Basically, what I’m saying is your team is unlikely to be saved by the Bell. A.J. Reed, Astros Listing Reed as a name for 2016 is a bit aggressive—he has just 237 PA above High-A—but all he’s done since joining the professional ranks is mash. Reed smashed 33 homers between High-A and Double-A last season, and while about two-thirds of those came in the California League, no one doubts Reed’s plus-plus power. What some do doubt is Reed’s ability to make contact, and it’s true that he’s likely to be a big-time swing-and-miss guy throughout his career. It’s hard not to fall for the allure of 30-plus homers, though, and while Reed is far from a sure thing, he has the carrying tool, potential contextual factors, and path to playing time to be a fantasy stalwart. Matt Olson, Athletics I view Olson quite similarly to Reed (you could call Reed an Olson twin) from a fantasy POV, albeit with a slightly worse hit tool and worse potential contextual factors. Olson also possesses the ability to challenge for 30 bombs, also struggles with the strikeout and could also start seeing the majors in late 2016. He’s showed impressive patience throughout the minors, but the soon-to-be 22-year-old has struggled to hit for a decent average and I think he carries more risk than his Astros counterpart. I still like Olson quite a bit and think he’s a decent buy-lowish candidate in dynasty leagues right now, but there’s definitely a chance his hit tool limits him to a reserve role. Bobby Bradley, Indians And so ends our popless 1B prospect portion of the program. Enter Bradley, a powerful, compact first baseman who could challenge for 30 bombs some day. He’s eons away as a player with all of nine PA in High-A, but there’s a really good chance he’s a top-three fantasy first-base prospect at this time next year. If you can buy in at the ground floor, do so immediately.

I don't pick again til the 70s, I can take picks all day.

You guys need to chill lol. It's not like Alen Hanson has zero chance of being a decent fantasy player, lay off the guy.

I like these high risk, high reward picks in the middle rounds. The kid is a complete unknown, if he hits immediately then his stock could really blow up.

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You have a real nice offence now, I envy any team that has two Neil Walkers.

Excuse my reach, I'll take Bobby Bradley.

Suddenly I like you more.

Not everybody has to like you. Lots of people dislike me. Let it go and move on, no one wants to read a bunch of bickering.

The Arenado pick was a grand slam.

Or he comes up in a super utility role, and is the next Ben Zobrist (except Houston doesn't trade him this time), and he fulfills my LOD wet dreams.

It's not too late to replace him with NJH, who clearly desperately wants in.

Nice pick on Honeywell tho.

Nah, I am 100% sure Greenwood told him to pick Maeda. He's a dickcheese weasel like that.

We already addressed this and Japanese internationals who are expected to go directly to the majors are ineligible. We discussed Maeda in particular.

IMO he has considerably more power than Andrus. Andrus has a career .077 ISO, Steamer projects a .118 ISO for Arcia this year to go along with .146 in AA as a 21 year old. He can run into 10+ HR more years than not.

Nice pick on Smegman. He's probably a great trade chip for the Astros, cause I don't see SS or 2B opening up any time soon.

I've talked more s*** about Arcia than anybody, but the truth is he broke out this year. I think he can be career-year Jean Segura, or maybe post-prime Jose Reyes. It's nice to have a plus shortstop option so close to the majors, I won't be tempted to reach on one in the MLB portion.

I have liked Williams for awhile. I just picked up my first share of him, as you know.

Nice pick on Williams. I was thinking of taking him at 45.

GD up, let's burn thru the turn, boys.

I guess I'll be that guy and take Orlando Arcia.