Atomic RoadRunners | Andrew Flynn’s High-Energy Fantasy Baseball

Dear ESPN Answer Guys,

Protected List due Feb 1st.  10-team, NL only, 5×5 league.

I can protect three of the following:

C - Carlos Ruiz $2
C - Ronny Paulino $5
SP - John Maine $5
SP - Chuck James $5

Considerations:

Ruiz and Maine seem to be the top two here.  I was leaning towards James, but now Paulino’s getting attention in mock drafts.  SP-wise, I am also keeping Brandon Webb and Tim Lincecum, and relievers Brian Wilson and Brandon Lyon (in case he gets saves). IF and OF are solid and set.

Thanks for your help!

Answer Guys:

I agree with keeping Ruiz and Maine.  James is an ok pitcher but his extreme fly ball tendency makes him prone to allowing a lot of HR, too many to ever be anything more than a decent fantasy starter.  Ruiz will be starting and should put up good number this season.  Paulino is no bargain at $5.

Shawn (CDub)

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