McPherson vs. Laroche

by PhillyPhanatic on Jan 5, 2009 7:51 AM EST Comment 7 comments

I have been trying to figure out my 3b situation for the upcoming season. I currently have Andy Laroche at 3b. I've been looking over Dallas Mcpherson recently and noticed that both he and Laroche have a similar risk/reward going for them. I was wondering what everyone thought of these players and which one they think will have the better season and/or carreer. Laroche has Pedro Alvarez waiting right behind him as does McPherson with Matt Dominguez. Mcpherson if healthy can mash HR although with a high K rate. Laroche is a big mystery. He has a great k/bb ratio and if healthy can hit for avg. with 20-25 Hr. Who do you go with here? I also have Matt Dominguez in my minors so would it be better to grab Mcpherson so I at least have the starter and replacement?

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McPherson

After the season he put up in Triple A, I would bet on FLA giving him every opportunity to succeed…especially since they moved Jacobs! For some reason(nothing scientifical, just gut) I have a feeling McPherson has a breakout season and lives up to some of that hype he brought to the table years ago. I see Mike Jacobs type #’s but with alot better OBP.

As far as Laroche goes…he doesn’t do it for me. And in all likelyhood he will be Waiver Wire material in short order.

by Kenner's Corner on Jan 5, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Mcpherson

he magically learned to take pitches last year, upping his walk rate frm about6% to about 14% in AAA. Still whiffs about 35% of the time. Tough call. He has a lot of upside, especially in a points league that does not subtract K’s….

by slickterp on Jan 5, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Original question

Having said i’d rather have an 08 draftee or recent prospect than McPherson I have to go for McPherson over LaRoche. Only a couple of years older and led the minors in HRs while LaRoche has been awful in the majors

by mseward on Jan 5, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

is this a video game league?

cause you might want to make some transactions of laroche and mcpherson are your options, you should probably get guys that can play in the majors

by IHateMitchMustain on Jan 5, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

re:

No it’s a 24 team DMB league with 10 reserves and 15 minors slots. I have Laroche currently at 3b and am trying to upgrade at 3b but i may not be able to and stay under our offseason cap (We use actual player salaries). I can possibly deal laroche and upgrade other spots and get Mcpherson in return. Hence the original question. I also have Dominguez in my minors so i was curious.

by PhillyPhanatic on Jan 6, 2009 6:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I apologize for being ingnorant but what is DMB

I have seen this on the sight a few times and can’t figure out the ancronym.

"Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is A Mystery, Today Is A Gift...That's Why We Call It The Present." Master Oogway (Kung Foo Panda)

by Kenner's Corner on Jan 6, 2009 7:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Diamond Mine Baseball

http://www.diamond-mind.com/

by aCone419 on Jan 7, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Diamond Mind

is the greatest thing ever. A good DMB league is light years better than fantasy baseball.

by BoydsOfSummer on Jan 9, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I joined one right before the 2003 season. Haven’t played fantasy baseball since.

"My mom always taught me it's better to laugh at yourself than to laugh at others. She was so wrong. ;)" -Pedrophile

by Boxkutter on Jan 10, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

re:

it’s essentially a Dynasty league where you keep your entire roster year after year and keep minor league players. Each type of league is different but that’s the basic jist of it.

by PhillyPhanatic on Jan 6, 2009 7:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

McPhearson vs. Laroche

I actually wrote both up in “Can this Guy Play” pieces on my blog last season. They are different types of ballplayers for sure, but they will go so late in fantasy drafts that neither presents much risk.

LaRoche

McPherson

Mike Newman
baseballhandyman.com

by Baseball Handyman on Jan 6, 2009 9:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs