Opinions on $1 catchers in AL only

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Opinions on $1 catchers in AL only

#1 Post by viper »

This is a 10-team league requiring two catchers but having no bench. Only disabled players or players sent to the minors after the season starts can be reserved. I am looking for the best options as $1 catchers.

There are 14 starting catchers plus Posada, VMart and Napoli. Of those, I have Pena as a $0 catcher. I'm interested in how you rate the following players as my $1 catcher. I will only spend real money for one catcher.

Option are Veritek, Castro, Conger, Shoppich, Kendall, & Powell. If Kendal, he will be active until April 10th, when I can reserve him and replace him. We will not have a April 3 FAAB period. By April 10th, Fox may be eligible as we have just a 1-game requirement after the season starts.

In my other league, I have Veritek as my $1 catcher. My gut says Conger knowing if he is sent down, he can be reserved bacause he started the season on the big club.
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Re: Opinions on $1 catchers in AL only

#2 Post by Kelly_Leak »

Conger gets my vote for the exact reason you state. Then if he gets sent down when Pineiro comes off the DL, you reserve him and add whoever you deem as "best" available.
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Re: Opinions on $1 catchers in AL only

#3 Post by da_big_kid_94 »

I would say Conger as well ...and if a catcher does get sent down when Pinero is ready, it may be Bobby Wilson and not Conger.
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I did take Conger for an end game $1.
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Re: Opinions on $1 catchers in AL only

#5 Post by special k »

Especially if a keeper league the best call.
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