Sizemore hits around 85 rbis a year, 90 last year
about 35 average stolen bases
hits about .270
hits 10+ homeruns

Rather take Francisco Liriano or McLouth if your talking about value

I was in a 5×5 league where a guy gave me Chase Utley for Brian Roberts, straight-up, because he “had enough homeruns but needed more steals.”

That’s just way too different from actual baseball for me. If the Phillies ever traded Chase Utley for Brian Roberts because Utley doesn’t run enough, I think they would have to declare Marshall Law in Philadelphia.

As for the argument at hand, David doesn’t specifically say that Granderson based on ADP, and the stats he provides is a better “value pick” then Grady Sizemore, but that’s the underlying message.

Personally I think that Sizemore is one of the brightest young stars in the game. The only knock against him is his low batting average which can and likely will be fixed with a rebound in the Babip department, which saw him record a .291 mark after posting .334, .342, .335, .300 over the past 4 years. A .275-.280 average is not out of the question.

For those in Points leagues, Sizemore should be an even higher draft pick, not only do his great power and stolen base prowess, but as mentioned he possesses a great eye and generates a ton of free passes.

As for Granderson, I like the guy alot, and to have him as my number 3 OF is enough reason for me to brag. He’s obviously got decent pop, mid 20′s power, but I don’t see the speed returning to the near 30 form he showed in 2007. Mid teens, 15-17 is all that I’m expecting that department, but that’s good enough. A fourth-fifth round pick, that generates 120r, 24hr, 70rbi, 15sb, .280 average is fine by me.

If you opt to pass on Sizemore in the first, Beltran in the second and Ichiro in the third, then Granderson is a fine consolation prize in the fourth round.

Good article, even better arguments from the fans.

Keep it up.