Volstad or J. Zimmerman long-term?
by psugator on May 11, 2009 1:52 PM EDT
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PrintI can usually figure out my own trades but this one leaves me puzzled.....I've liked Chris Volstad for some time. Some of that might have to do with me living 25 minutes from the stadium and being a big Marlins' ever since the team began in '93. My mancrush is pretty obvious to the rest of the guys in my fantasy league....Well a few weeks ago I broached the possibility of acquiring Volstad via trade. The owner looked at my team and picked out Jordan Zimmerman as the guy he wanted in return. At first, i got excited, thinking that this was a steal for me, but after looking things up thought that Zimmerman might be the better long-term play.
my league scores strikeouts, era, whip, saves, holds, wins
Here are some things that stand out in Volstad's favor................
1. His mentor was Jim Palmer, which has to be a good thing
2. He gives up very few hits
3. He plays on a team that is more competitive than the Nationals and will probably be more competitive for years to come (though I can see the Nats getting better once Strasburg becomes polished)....
4. Landshark Stadium (just sounds awful) is more pitcher-friendly
5. Volstad is a bit farther along in his developmental arc than Zimmerman (he's already through with the struggles that a younger pitcher like Zimmerman will face)
Here are some things that stand out in Zimmerman's favor
1. His stuff is more overpowering than Volstad's, meaning that he has the ability to become an ace. And that helps me considering strikeouts are a category in my league
i'm at a loss here. would be great if you guys could help me with this decision
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I don’t think Volstad has as much fantasy value in this format. You’re not going to be rewarded by his strong groundball tendencies, and you’re going to be victimized by his penchant for walks, a relative lack of strikeouts and a lesser WHIP, while Zimmerman isn’t likely to penalized much, fantasy wise, for allowing more XBH.
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Long term, fantasy wise, I like Zimmerman better as well. I prefer Volstad overall, I think.
Go with Volstad
He’s a player you really like, which will just add another reason to root for him when he is pitching. Fantasy should be fun, and what is more fun than having your favorites players on your team so you can root for them twice as hard. If this was a lopsided trade, I wouldn’t be as quick to say “keep the player you like more”, but since it’s pretty even I think, go with the player you like.
"My mom always taught me it's better to laugh at yourself than to laugh at others. She was so wrong. ;)" -Pedrophile
Going with Volstad
I think he has the stuff for the strikeouts to come, even though he relies heavily on getting groundballs.
Now raise your goblet of rock. It's a toast to those who rock!
I voted for Volstad
For two reasons…first off, he doesn’t play on the Nationals. I’m sorry, it has to be a factor. What would you rather have, a pitcher that gets you 200 K’s and 9 wins or 14 wins and 165 K’s?
Reason #2….Volstad’s younger! I know, hard to believe, but Volstad was rushed for a reason. He’s mentally ready. Kid will be at the top of the rotation for a long, long time.
Sorry..
Read that wrong. Zimmerman is 4 months younger. 4 months younger, and gives up 2.5 more earned runs per 9. Not a good month to run ratio if you ask me.
Where does Zimmermann lose 5 wins?
The bullpen? Their offense is 5th in the NL in runs per game this year. Florida is below league average. The bullpen doesn’t account for blowing 5 Zimmermann wins on a normalized year. Every once in awhile, a single pitcher gets unlucky and gets more than his share of blown saves from his bullpen. But if every starting pitcher gets 5 of their wins blown, you’re saying that the Nationals will, on average, blow 60 games for their starters. That’s not right.
wow...
would be nice if those people who voted for zimmerman could give me their reasons. i got off work at 3 p.m. and still have this trade going through my head. and from the poll, i still haven’t gotten a grasp of it.
I voted Zimmermann.
For fantasy reasons. I’d project somewhere around 7 Ks per 9, 3 walks per 9, less than a hit an inning, 1.25 WHIP, 10-12 wins. All within the next year or so. All positives. His lineup will give him a few more wins than one would think.
zimmerman
I voted for zimmerman because he is very polished, poised and doesnt walk many hitters…I own zimmerman in a dynast league and we get to keep our players forever. His minor league numbers were outstanding and although his era is high right now, it can really be attributed to one start against the Cardinals and a poor first inning against the Dodgers. In the loss to the Cards he struck out 6 and didnt walk anyone and in the start against the Dodgers he gave up runs in teh first and then didnt give up a run for the rest of the time he was in.
Zimmerman
In a few years I wonder how many kids will like the Nationals and the Zimmerman brothers? Like in the mid 90s when I thought the Braves had the Jones brothers….
by kershaw_equals_stud on May 12, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions
They are not brothers!!
Ryan Zimmerman
Jordan Zimmermann
They spell their names different.
by Summa Slugga on May 12, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I think that was the point
The Jones brothers on the Braves? They came in different shades…
close call but
I like zimmermann due to his ability to strike out people…sure he’s on the Nats, but they have to be better sooner or later, right?
I like Volstad too, but the chances of Fredi Gonzalez abusing his arm is high; and as someone pointed out earlier, his groundballs won’t help you much in the K department.
I happened to manage to draft both of them and have been pleased with the results.
Zimmermann, I believe has a chance to a a very solid #2, and Volstad, probably a #3. but, that’s just my 2c.
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